VOL. XII. NO. 89. 



AND HORTICULTURAL JOURNAL. 



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hundred acres at an ex|>er\s6-of $100 per iicre, and 

 that by tenants or leaseholders (not owners of the 

 land) wlio may have hired a farm for only fifteen 

 or twenty years, lint you are aware that immense 

 benefit is derived from covered drains, though less 

 frequent, if judiciously laid out at a very great 

 deal less expense than .$100 |>er acre. These 

 facts are the best commentary on the great utility 

 of draining. 



One word on the long ami frequently discussed 

 subject of Chess, ami I shall have done. For 35 

 years, and that is within my recollection, chess 

 has been called in Scotland Gopse Grass — the bo- 

 tanical name T know not; but from examination 1 

 am certain that these words apply to the same 

 grass, which was never supposed to be spurious 

 or degenerated wheat. Having sowed annually a 

 bundled acres of that grain on a hired farm, I am 

 rather disposed to speak with some confidence on 

 the subject. It can scarcely be imagined that 

 British farmers are more indifferent to goose grass 

 than to cockle, blight, mildew, or rust. Instead 

 of that being the case, no fanner would buy seed 

 wheat if mixed with chess. Genuine and clean 

 seed of all kinds, is there a subject of general soli- 

 citude. I may mention, by the bye, that chess is 

 u word not found in the English dictionary. 



I am, sir, your most obe't serv'l, T. D. 



.Veil* Hartford, Ontida Co. Dec. 30, 1333. 



is truly interesting, and will richly repay a peru- 

 sal ; it is from the pen of one who ranks high in the 

 literary community, as the talented and accom- 

 plished Editor of the North American Review, and 

 as the author of" Europe" — a work which has in- 

 sured him imperishable fame. 



Mr. Everett, for several years, resided near the 

 Court of Spain as minister from the United Slates 

 — and has travelled extensively on the Continent of 

 Europe. He is now one of the most able, impar- 

 tial and upright meinbjTs of the Senate of this Com- 

 monwealth — representing the County of Suffolk. 



Frum the Concord Yeoman's Gazette. 

 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



This Society has been in existence five years, — 

 and has increased its members and extended ils 

 usefulness during that short period, to a degree ex- 

 ceeding the anticipations of its most zealous 

 friends. The object of this Association is, as we 

 understand it, to improve the general character of 

 Fruits, Flowers, Garden Products, &c. through 

 the combined influence of learning, wealth and in- 

 dustry. To carry this praise-worthy object into 

 operation, the society — (embracing men of all pro- 

 fessions, from the Chief Magistrate of the Union to 

 the untitled cultivator of the soil) — has at a great 

 expense, transformed the wild and romantic sce- 

 nery of " sweet Auburn," into a beautiful "experi- 

 mental Garden," anil a resting place for the dead, 

 in imitation of the celebrated cemetery Pere La 

 Chaise, located in the vicinity of the city of Paris. 



The society numbers nearly 600 members, so 

 we learn from its. catalogue ; also SO honorary mem- 

 bers, and ti7 corresponding members, — embracing 

 most of the distinguished men in the country, and 

 many eminent foreigners. For the advancement 

 of the objects of the society, — Standing Commit- 

 tees are appointed on Fruit Trees, Fruits, &c. ; 

 on the Culture and Products of the Kitchen Gar- 

 den ; on Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Flowers and 

 Green Houses; on the Garden and Cemetery; Li- 

 bary ; and on the Synonyms of Fruits. 



A public Exhibition of Fruits, Flowers, &c. 

 takes place weekly at the Society's rooms in Boston. 

 The terms of admission to membership we know- 

 nothing about ; we notice in the list of members, 

 the names of all our principal Agriculturists liv- 

 ing in the vicinity of the city — but a few, however, 

 beyond the town of Lexington — and not one in Con- 

 cord. 



The anniversary of this Society was celebrated 

 in Boston, in September last; on which occasion, 

 an Address was delivered by Alexander H. Eev- 

 ret (brother to Edward Everett) a part of which 

 we this day present to our readers. This Address 



ITEMS OP INTELLIGENCE. 



In Potter county, Pennsylvania, three rivers have their 

 source very near each other; and their confluent mouths 

 at a singular distance. The rivers are the Susquehannah 

 the Allegany and the Genesee — which flow respective- 

 ly, into the Chesapeake Bay, the Gulf" of St. Lawrence, 

 and the gulf of Mexico. — JV. 1". Standard. 



Robert Whitefield, farmer, and a respectable and ex- 

 emplary man, of Upper Lachine, near Montreal, was 

 burnt to death, in an attempt to rescue his cattle, and 

 other property from his barn, which had taken fire 

 from the sparks from his dwelling house. 



The Philadelphia U. S. Gazette says, a fireman's dress, 

 the new article saturated with India Rubber, stood a 

 three hours' drenching at a late fire, without the lining 

 being wet. 



A valuable dog. belonging to a gentleman of Gettys- 

 burg, Pa. a few days since, fell into a well, which was 

 about 15 feet deep to the water. A rope was thrown to 

 him, which he immediately seized with his mouth, and 

 held on, until he was hoisted to the top in safety. 



Phil. Daily Mr. 



MASS. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 

 AN adjourned meeting of this Society will he held al their 

 new hall, 81 Market Street, on Saturilav next at 1 1 o'clock. 

 j 29 ROBERT TREAT PAINK, Rec'g. Sec'y. 



NOTICE. 



■A young man. 25 year-; of age, bred a farmer, and is capable 

 of overseeing and laboring on a Farm, wishes for employment 

 in die above business/ Letters post paid, and addressed to 

 Moses Field, Norihlield, Mass.. will be attended to. Testimo- 

 nial's of good moral character and ability, can be given if ne- 



cessary. 



3t 



Jan. 29. 



THE GREAT HULL HERCULES 



— Will be sold at auction on Saturday, Feb. 8, al ISSo'clk.. M. 

 unless previously sold al private sale. — Weight -'f375 lbs. For 

 size, form jytd figure, this animal excels any ever produced in 

 America. He was raised in Grceul-nd, N. 11. is of the lull 

 blood short homed Durham breed, celebrated throughout Eu- 

 rope and America, issix years old and in perfeel health. 



The above named animal may be seen together with a Hull 

 and Cow of the East Indian breed named Zebus, the smallest 

 of the caulc kind, the pair weighing only 350 lbs. and ihe first 

 ever exhibited in this city. Also, two living alligators, wiih a 

 variety of other animals — At the exhibition mom in Flagg Al- 

 l.-v. opposite die south west comer of Faneuil Hall, until the 

 day of sale. Admittance, 12£ els. Jan. -29. 



TO BE LET 



THE whole, or part of a Farm, in the vicinity of Rosion, 

 containing about 95 acres of good land, with a convenient 

 House, Ram, and oul houses — of which p s-ession may be had 

 on the 1st of April next— Provided application is made by a 

 capable, steady and industrious man, of good moral character, 

 and who has heen educated in die business of Fanning, and 

 who will produce a good recommendation of such qualilica 

 lions — and none other need apply. 



For further information, enquire of ihe proprietor and pub- 

 lisher of Ihe New-England Farmer, at his Office, Nos. 51 &■ 

 52, Norlh Market Street, Boston. 



CASH STORE. 



THE subscriber offers for sale a large slock of English and 

 American Goods at reduced prices, among which am 

 Bales Black Bombazellc of good quality, al 12£ els. per yard. 

 " Green " " " 



" Blue and Brown Camblets of good quality, at 12A cents 

 " Scotch Plaids, " " " " 



•' English, Sup. &. fine 6-A.Merino from 3s. to 8s. per yard. 

 " French " " " " " gllogi " " 



E. S. BREWER, 414 Washington Street. 



PROVISION MARKET, 



retail prices. 



Hams. northern, . 



southern, 

 Pork, whole hogs, 

 Poultry, . . . 

 Butter, (tub) . . 



lump, best, 

 Eggs 



Potatoes 



Cider, (according to quality.) 





BRIGHTON MARKET.— Monday, Jan. 27, 1834. 



Reported for the Onily Advertiser and Patriot. 



At Marke< this day, 408 Reef Cattle, and 85*2 Sheep, divided 

 as follows— At Brighton 177 Beef Cattle, and 182 Sheep ; at 

 Cambridge 231 Reef Cnltle, and b"70 Sheep—including' 17 

 Beef Cattle and 340 Sheep unsold last week. 



Prices. Beef Voith.-^-Axi advance was effected on for- 

 mer prices-. We noticed 15 or 20 very fine taken at #6.— We 

 quote prime at 4 50a 4 75 ; good at 5 a 5 25 ; thin at 4a 4 50. 



Sheep. — One drove of 300 were very fine, and wem sold for 

 a high price. We noticed several inferior lots taken at 2 50, 

 2 75,3 and 3 25. 



SITUATION WANTED 



A young man, who i 

 partmenl of his business 



BY A GARDENER. 



perfectly conversant with each dV- 

 id can produce satisfactory recom. 

 mendations. Any commands addressed to A. B. and left al 

 the office of this paper will be promptly attended to. 

 Jan. 29, tf 



