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NEW ENGLAND FARMER 



MAnCH24, 1841. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



THE PRESS. 



BY MRS. ABDY. 



Oh ! the wondrous Press has a magic sway 



In its great anil giant force, 

 To the ea^t and west it bends its way, 



And it takes o'er the seas its course ; 

 Gay dazzling stores may the good ship Ml, 



In the pride of vain excess, 

 Bui it lioasts a treasure more precious still, 



In the wealth of the mighty Press. 



The son of genius, unsought, unknrvwn, 



May his heaven-horn themes pursue, 

 Their hrightness gladdens himself alone, 



For his frien Is are far and few. 

 But see, in the ranks of fame he stands, 



Lo! thousands his lays possess, 

 And his name is Mazoned in distant lands, 



Through the aid of the migh.y Press. 



The poet's numhers, the scholar's lore, 



Cast their radiant si ell o'er all ; 

 Those strains are conned in the collage poor 



That enchant the lordly liall: 

 And the Book more holy than all besides, 



Which alone can truly Mess, 

 To the heathen shines as a lamp and guide, 



By the power of the mighty Press. 



Alas ! that a scene so bright, so dear. 



Should a dark reverse disclose ; 

 Alas ! that a boon so great, so dear. 



Should be ever linked with woes; 

 But the lawless doclrines of men profane 



To the world their guile address. 

 Proving to thousands a snare and bane, 



Through the sway of the mighty Press. 



Yet the summer-sky has its wintry doom. 



And the rose reveals a thorn. 

 And evil must ever mix with good 



In a race to evil born ; 

 We must bear ihe pangs of a thwarted will 



Where we fondly hoped success, 

 We must sigh o'c the mass of social ill, 



Difiused by thf, mighty Press. 



Yet the light of Faith let lis humbly seek 



'To i:lume our dangerous load, 

 Let us deem all kuowledae poor and weak 



'That would lead our hearts from God ; 

 Then may we welcome insiruction's tide. 



As it flows our land to bless. 

 And greet with unmingled joy and pride 



The gift of our glorious Press. 



FARM FOR S.\l.K. 



The subscriber offers for sale that valuable Farm, situated 

 about 3-4lhsof a mile below the First Parish Meeling Hi use, 

 on the Stage road, and commonly known as the .rndge Pres- 

 cott tarm, containing about 170 acres of superi ir land, in a 

 good state of cullivaiion, with two dwelling houses, four 

 barns, and other out buildings The farm is remarkably 

 well watered with soft water, conveniently fenced, has near- 

 ly forty acres uf large, handsome wood and limber standing 

 on it, with an orchard ol grafted Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, 

 and Cherry Irees, and might be easily divided into two 

 Farms The estate will he sold reasonably. If five thou- 

 sand dollars be paid on receipt of the deed, the remainder 

 may lay on mortgage to suit the convenience of the purcha- 

 ser For lurlher parliculars, apply to the subscriber, living 

 on the premises. \VM. SALISBURY. 



Groton, Oct. 2C, 1840. eow. 



GRINDSTONES. 



An extensive assortment of Water and Hand Grindstores 

 constantly on hand and for sale by AINIMI C. LOMBAUl' 

 & CO. 13 Lewis's Wharf. isly. Aov. 17. 



NBIV FLOWER SEEDS. 



The subscribers have received from Lon.loii a choice col- 

 lection of Flower Seeds, which, with those raised by lliem- 

 selves, constitute all worthy ol cultivation. Price from 6 1-4 

 to 25 cents per paper. Assorimeiii of those marked G 1-1 

 cents, 20 papers for one dollar, and others in the same pro- 

 portion. JOS. BRECK & CO. 



GARDEN SRKDS, 



For sale by Joseph Bkeck & Cc. at the New England 

 Fabmer OiTicE, No. 51 and 52 North Market St. Bo--!- 

 ton. The subscribers would inform the public that ihey 

 have now on band the largest collection of seeds ever be- 

 fore offered by sale in this cily. embracing every variety 

 of Field, KUcken, Garden, and'Ornamenlal Flower Seeds 

 desirable for this or any other Climaie. 



Our seeds are either raised under our own inspection or 

 imported from responsible houses in Europe, and having 

 taken extraordinary pains to obiain such as are pure and 

 genuine, we can confidently recommend Ihem to our cuslo- 

 mers and friends, and feel assuied they will prove satislac- 

 tory to all who iry them. 



Dealers in seeds are requested to forward llieir orders in 

 season. Boxes for relailmg from 8 dolls, and upwards 

 will be sent oui on commission allowing a liberal discount 

 and take hack what remain unsold. 



Letters and orders with good reference will meet wilh 

 uroniiit atiention. 



FIKLD SEF.D3 

 Sugar Beet. Ruia Baga. 



Ma'nirel Wurtzel, Ballatine's New Royal do. 



NewReil Globe do ; enperior White Tankard Turnip. 

 Yellow do. \ varieties. Red do. 



Carrot Long Orange. Red Round do. 



" AUringham. While do. 



" New While, extra fine. White Globe do. 

 Pumpkin, sorts. Green Round do. 



Wheat— various sorts. Purple Top Hybrid do. 



Barley, do. Buckwheat. 



Rve, do. Broom Corn. 



Potatoes, do. Millet. 



Indian Corn, do. Buckthorn. I f^^ Hedges 



Oats, do. Locust. i " 



GARDEN SEEDS. 

 Artichoke, Asparagus, Beans of every description, Beets 

 of sorts, Borecole, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cnliflower, 

 Caraway, Celery, of the most improved sorts. Cabbage 20 

 sorts, Carrot, all the varieties. Cucumber do. Cress, Egg 

 Plant. Endive, Indian Corn, Kale, Leek, Lettuce in great 

 variety. Melons, do. Marlynea, Mustard, Naslurlium, Okra, 

 Onion' of sorts. Pepper do. Pumpkin do. Parsnip, Parsley, 

 Peas, a very great variety. Rhubarb for tarts, Radish ofiorls. 

 Salsify, Squash of sorts, Tomato, Turnip 20 varieties. 



SWEET AND POT HERBS. 

 Xhyme Sweet Basil. 



Sweet Marjorum. Lavender. 



Sasre. Lemon Balm. 



Summersavory. Anise. 



Medicinal Herbs, &c. 



ORNAMENTAL FLOWER SEEDS. 



Three hundred varieties, embracing all the finest sorts. 



Packages of 20 fine sorts for one dollar. 



Those who prefer to have their Seeds put up in papers 

 ready for retail, can be accommodated— each packet neatly 

 closed and labelled wilh printed directions. Price hO cents, 

 per dozen papers, which are retailed here at 6 1-4 cents each. 



Fruit and ornamental trees, of the greatest varjety, sup- 

 plied at nurseryman's jirices. and orders solicited. These 

 will be packed, when required, to go to any part of the U. 

 Slates. JOSEPH BRKCK &. CO. 



Boston, Jan 27, 1841. 



HOWARD'S IMPROVED EASY DRAUGHT PLOUGH. 



Great improvements have been made the past year in the 

 form and workmanship of these Ploughs ; the mould board 

 has been so formed as to lai/ ihe furrow completely oveTf 

 turning in every particle of grass or stuhble, and leaving ike 

 ground in the best possible manner. The length of the 

 mould board has been very much increased, so that the 

 Ploir^h woiks with the greatest ease, both with respect to 

 the holding and the team. The Comnnitiee at the laie trial 

 of Ploughs at Worcester, say, 



" Should our opinion be asked as lo which of the Ploughs 

 we should prefer for use on a farm, we might perhaps say to 

 the inquirer, if your land is mostly light and easy to work, 

 try Prnuty & Mears, but if your land is heavy ^ hard or rocky, 

 BEGIN WITH Mr. Howard's.'' 



At the above mentioned trial the Howard Pl-^ugh did 

 more work, with the same power of team, than any other 

 plough exhibited. No other turned more than twentysevea 

 and one half inches, to the ll2 lbs. drauijht, while the 

 Howard Plough turned twcntuntne and one half inches, ta 

 the same power of teajn ! Ail acknowledge that Howard's 

 Ploughs are much the strongest and most substantially 

 made. 



There has '-een quite an improvement made on the shoe, 

 or land side of this Plough, which can be renewed without 

 having lo furnish a new landside ; this shoe likewise secures 

 the mould board and landside together, and strengthens the 

 Plough very much. 



The price of the Ploughs is from ©6 to Sl6. A Plough^ 

 sufficient for breaking up wilh four cattle, will cost about 

 e.ti 50, and with culler Si, with wheel and culler, $2 5© 

 extra. 



The above Ploughs are for sale, wholesale and retail, at 

 the New England Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store, 

 Nos. 51 & 52 North Market Street, by 



JOSEPH BRECK & CO. 



Feb. 24. 



liMitML. 



IVILl-lS'S LATEST IMPROVED 

 CUTTER. 



VEaCTABL.E 



EDMUND THASTINCS.& CO. 



No. lot Stale St. keep constantly for sale, Winter, Spring 

 and Fall Sperm Oil, bleached and unbleached ; which they 

 warrant to be of the best quality and to burn without 

 crusting. 



Oil Canisters of various sizes. 

 Boston, Jan. 1, 1841. isly 



AN OX WAGOIV AND OX CART 



Nearly new, for sale by JOSEPH BRECK &. CO , In- 

 quire at No. 52 North Market Street, or at their Farm in 

 Brighton. Feb. '24. 



FOR SAI..K. 



A small House in Medford containing nine rooms, wilh a 

 barn,&c., and near the depol of the Boston and Lowell Rail- 

 road. For terms, apply lo JONATHAN BROOKS, near 

 the premises 3w* March 1 6. 



AVillTE CARRt>T. 



A qnanlily of this new and valuable root is offered for 

 sale at the New England Agricultural Warehouse, No 52 

 North Market street. 



Also- New Red and 'i'ellow Globe MANGEL WURT- 

 ZEL — considered a superior variety 



Feb. 10. JOS. BRECK & CO. 



For sale at the New England Agricultural Warehouse, 

 No. r,l and B2 North Maikel Street, Boston, Willis's Latest 

 Improved Vegetable Cutter. This machine surpasses all 

 others lor the purpose ol cutting Rula Baga, Mangel Wurt- 

 zei, and other roots. The greal objection toother machines, 

 IS their cutting the roots into slice;, which makes it almost 

 impossible for the cattle to get hold of them; this machine 

 with a little alteration, cuts ihein into large or small pieces, 

 of such shape as is must convenient for the cattle to eat. It 

 will cut witn ease from one to two busliels ofroots per min- 

 ute, JOSEPH BRECK & CO. 



NEW ENGLANU FARMER. 



A WEEKLY PAPER. 



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 into the hands of the snbscrilier, he is now aullmrized 

 by thy publishers to inform the public thai the price of 

 the paper is reduced. In future the terms will hi' $S 

 per year in advance, or $2 50 if not paid within thirty 



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