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nstead of having the maker's or owner's name attached. It would 

 i.t least take away all excuse from grumblers. 



4. We would suggest the propriety of having lectures, or at 

 east addresses, of a practical character, as well as scientific, deli- 

 ered at these Fairs. They should be short and comprehensive, 

 nd two or three may be given on each day. Besides the instruction 

 raparted at the time, they would serve to awaken an interest which 

 v'ould spread itself into all neighborhoods, and be productive of 

 asting benefits. 



' And lastly, we would suggest the importance of at least attempt- 

 ^g the formation of clubs under the auspices of the local socie- 

 ies. We are satisfied that this is the true way to stir up the far- 

 mers of this country to improvement — to cultivate their minds 

 rider the influence of social feelings, and thus secure the two 

 reat objects of prosperity and happiness. 



|HE Farmers' and Emigrants' Hand-book : Being a complete guide for the 

 ! farmer and the emigrant, comprising the clearing of forest and prairie land — gar- 

 I dening — farming generally — farriery — cookery — and the prevention and cure of 

 I diseases ; with copious hints, recipes and tables: By Josiali T. Marshall, author of 

 I the "Emigrants' True Guide." Second edition, revised. New-York — D. Appleton 

 & Co., 200 Broadway. Philadelphia— Geo. S. Appleton, 148 Chesnut street. 1845. 



Probably no book has been more needed for a few past years 

 ^lan such an one as this. In the tide of emigration to the west, 

 osts have gone utterly ignorant of the wants and trials of a new 

 ountry, and consequently quite unprepared to meet them. This 

 •e know full well from personal observation, and often in that coun- 

 •y has it been our lot to condole with families who had gone there 

 ill of hope and expectation, but knew not that they were leaving 

 (hind them all the comforts they were to experience for years. 

 iLappy, comparatively, they who had the hardihood to struggle 

 lirough the trials and sickness they met, and find success at last, 

 uch a book as this before us would have been invaluable, and we 

 Ivise all who think of emigrating to buy it. We see only two 

 lings in it to find fault with. The author advises shooting birds 

 lat trouble the fruit — and he has given the old rates of postage 

 istead of the new. This is rather singular in a book published 

 nee Congress adjourned. 



