No. 2. 



Editorial JVotices. 



71 



In relation to the letter of G. B. Smith, Esq., first 

 published in the Baltimore American, and to be 

 found on page 45, of this Number of the Cabinet, 

 Dr. Paul Swift, of this city, makes a communication, 

 which appeared in the U. S. Gazette, of the 9th inst., 

 in which he says: "I have in my possession a number 

 of specimens taken from the woods in Barnstable Co., 

 Mass., in 1839, where they appeared in great numbers; 

 tlie date may be relied upon, as it was attached to the 

 preserved specimens at the time." It will be remem- 

 bered, that this was one of the years in which G. B. 

 Smith was unable to trace the locusts. The Doctor 

 also remarks, "As an item of interest in the history 

 of this insect, it may be mentioned that some of our 

 islands seem not yet to have been reached by them. I 

 was then residing on the Island of Nantucket, where 

 they had never been known to make their appearance, 

 and imported from the neighbouring mainland, seve- 

 ral dozens, and placed them in two orchards, by the 

 consent of the owners, which was easily obtained, 

 when the common, but onerous notion, of, their de- 

 vouring propensities was removed." 



THE HORSE, by William Youatt :— together with 

 a general History of the Horse— a Dissertation on the 

 American Trotting Horse— how trained and jockeyed 

 —an account of his remarkable performances;— and 

 an Essay on the Ass and the Mule, by J. S. Skinner, 

 Assistant Post-master General, &c. ;— published by Lea 

 & Blanchard, Philadelphia. In introducing this very 

 neat edition of Youatt's well known book, on "The 

 Horse," to our readers, it is not necessary, even if we 

 had time, to say any thing to convince them of its 

 worth: it has been highly spoken of, by those most 

 capable of appreciating its merits, and its appearance 

 under the patronage of the "Society for the Diffusion 

 of useful Knowledge," with Lord Brougham at its 

 head, affords a full guaranty for its high character. 

 The remarks of J. S. Skinner, the American editor, 

 occupying more than 60 pages, preliminary to the main 

 work, are much to the purpose, as all will readily sup 

 pose, who are acquainted with his partiality for, and 

 extensive knowledge of the history, habits, &c., of this 

 noble animal. The Essay of about 15 pages, at the 

 close of the volume, treating of the Ass and the Mule 

 also by the American editor, is very amusing as well 

 as interesting: we have long been aware of his kindly 

 feeling for that abused hybrid, the mule, and his con 

 victions that it did not receive from us, the considera 

 tion it deserves. We sincerely hope the Essay may 

 have its proper influence in raising the character of 

 the mule, and introducing him into better company 

 and to a situation and standing, which we also, en- 

 tirely believe him entitled to. 



The book is a very valuable one, and we endorse 

 the recommendation of the editor, that every man who 

 owns the " hair of a horse," should have it at his elbow, 

 to be consulted like a family physician, " for mitigating 

 the disorders, and prolonging the life of the most inte- 

 resting and useful of all domestic animals." The editor 

 and publishers, will accept thanks for the copy sent us. 



The "Economy of Farming," translated from the 

 German of Professor Burger; with copious notes from 

 the works of Thaer, Vcit, Schwertz, Sprengel, Petri, 

 &c., by E. Goodrich Smith;— published by George S. 

 Appleton, of this city; Leavitl &. Trow, New York; 

 and Crocker & Brewster, Boston :— price 50 cents. We 

 have known but little comparatively, of German agri- 

 culture, and a work of this kind, just now, is particu- 

 larly appropriate. Having been originally written 

 "to furnish a te,\t book for teachers, a manual for 

 scholars, and a guide to the farmer," we find in it 

 abundance of that detail, which we think is too little 

 understood in this country— and of that minute calcu- 

 lation which the peculiar circumstances of the German 

 agriculturist, growing out of the high value of money 



the price of labour, and the rent of land, render es- 

 sential to the profitable management of his affairs. 

 The nice calculations of profit and loss — of different 

 modes of operation — and of the kinds of stock to be 

 kept for fattening, or for labour, &c., will afford some 

 new views, as well as valuable hints, to many of our 

 farmers. We acknowledge our obligations to the 

 Philadelphia publisher, for a copy of the work. 



Our neighbours in Delaware, have come out asain.'st 

 the Canada Thistle, with something like a posse comi- 

 tatus, and have raised the cry of " no quarter." An 

 enterprising friend suggested the other day, that where 

 the patch was small, or the number few, there was 

 hardly a better way of treating them, than by keeping 

 them for a whole season, or longer, if necessary, tho- 

 roughly covered with boards. Thus, not being able to 

 leaf at all, they must perish. 



We invite attention to the Annual Exhibition of 

 the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, to take place 

 next week. A list of premiums will be found on page 

 68. The Florist and the Horticulturist may anticipate 

 a rich display. Competition, it will be remembered, 

 is not confined to persons in this State. 



The Philadelphia Society for promoting Agriculture, 

 will hold its Annual Exhibition at the Lamb Tavern, 

 on the Lancaster turnpike, one mile from the Market 

 street bridge, on the 4th and 5th of next month. The 

 trial of ploughs will take place on the 6th. A list of 

 premiums, &c., will be found on page 3n0, of our last 

 volume. Competition is open to the whole Union. 



To farmers and breeders who wish to increase their 

 stock of good cattle, Paschall Morris' Sale, on the 26th 

 inst., offers an opportunity of rare occurrence. 



The New York State Agricultural Society has made 

 arrangements to hold its Cattle Show and Fair, at Ro- 

 chester, on the 20th and 21sl of this month. They ate 

 anticipating an exhibition of farm stock, in many re- 

 spects superior to that held in Albany, last autumn; 

 and in horticultural and domestic products, they ex- 

 pect to do themselves great credit. 



The first Number of Colman's Agricultural Tour in 

 Europe, is expected to appear about the beginning of 

 the coming year. The whole work will be comprised 

 in ten numbers, of at least one hundred pages each, 

 elegantly executed in an octavo form, stitched and co- 

 vered, and embellished with necessary and useful draw- 

 ings and engravings. A subscription paper is at our 

 office, where we will, with pleasure, take the names 

 of subscribers. 



