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THE GENESEE FARMER. 



Amkkican Si'PEnriiospnATB ix Englanp.— Messrs. B. 

 M. RuoDKS A Co., of Baltimore, who have formerly sold 

 lars;e quantities of superphosphate of lime in the South- 

 ein States, finding this market gone, hare sent their 

 superphosphate to England. Profs. Way and Voklckkr 

 have analysed it, and speak highly of its merits. It com- 

 pares favorably with the best English superphosphates. 

 It is unquestionably a Tery superior article. 



Paper from the Raqs op the Rebels.— The Massachu- 

 setts Ploughman, in alluding to the great advance in the 

 price of paper caused by a scarcity of rags, well remarks : 



"While we deplore this state of things,^nd feel it too 

 iu our pockets, we can not but rejoice in the indications 

 that the rebellion is drawing to a close, and in the fact 

 that when Peace is once more restored, the very ragged- 

 neu of the rebels will, as one of the ' compensations of 

 calamity,' become, through the skill of the paper maker, 

 a source ot iDtelligcnce and light." 



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Special Notices. 

 Colored Fruit Plates.— Mr. D. M. DEWET, of Koches- 

 ler, has of lale very much improved the quality of these plates. 

 While they are principally designed tor Nurserymen and Tree 

 Agents, they make, when piopcrly bound, a very handsome vol- 

 nme for the center-table. Mr. Dkwey informs us that, notwith- 

 siandinct the cost of paper and materials have advanced more 

 Uian double, he will, for the month of January, at least, answer 

 ill orders at the old catalogue rates. 



The Markets. 



OFFICE OF TTIE GENESEE FARMER, ) 

 RooHKSTBK, N. Y., Dec. 22, 1862. J 



Smce our last report there has been a slight advance in the 

 price of "Wheat, say 2c to 3c per bushel. Rye has advaaced 5c, 

 Mid Corn .V to 10c. Barley in this city has advanced 10c. Oats 

 have also advanced 5c to 10c. 



The sudden falling off in the price of exchange checked the 

 export of Butter und Cheese, and prices receded a little. Since 

 Burnside's withdrawal from Fredericksburg, exchange has again 

 ariranced, and this will give additional demand for all articles ot 

 export. 



Owing to the enonn6aa premium on exchange, prices are quite 

 as high in New York as In London. Thus the last report of the 

 Mark Lane Repress quotes American White Wheat i> London 

 at $I.5(i@,1.59 ; Red, $1.32@1-8S ; while in New York it is, White 

 $1 5ii(&l 61 ; Red, $1.22(^1.43. The prices of other products m 

 London are: Barley, 69c@|1.20; Oats, 4?®66c; Peas, |1.02@ 

 fl.23: Indian Corn 98c@$1.02. In New York they are: Cor», 

 Wtsiern mixed, 63@78c ; White, 88®90c. Rye, 85®95- Bar- 

 ley. |1.3^(gkl.50. f)ats, 6'^®T0. Beans, mixed lota, $2.18@2.50. 

 Mediums, ♦2.35<a2.65. Peas, Canadian, |1.0"®1.05. Potatoes, 

 $1.^0@3.00 per bbl. Apples, $L50(3,2.25 per bbl. Dried Ap- 

 ples, f<(^6r per lb. Dried Peaches, 16@18c per lb.; nnpealed 

 pe che5, 7@lOi; per lb. 



Poultry is in demand at good price*. The wbdlestle rates ta 

 New York hy the paokacre nre: Tiirkrys, lOfgUSc ; Chickens, 9c 

 (gvllc : Fowls. 3c(^9c: Ducks, lOtgHlc; Geese, 7®9e per Ih.— 

 Prairie Chickens, 75@1.00 per pair. 



Nr.w York Catti.ic Market— There have been great fluctuations 

 In the Caltle Market since our la»l report. The last week in No- 

 vember, prieen advanced Kc per lb. on^rst cla«8 beeves, while 

 the prices of inferior and medium cattle remained Ihe same. 



Hheep at the market that week also advanced. A lot of " Long 

 WfolV from Canada, sold to ship to Bermuda and Turk* Isl- 

 and, for »7.T.') earh. They weighed 180 to 185 lbs. each. 



The market the first wtt-k in December, wae fcnnlily s'-pplied 

 with B^'Rves and hheep. Beeves wdvanccd )ic per lb., and 

 Sheep Vc. Some fine Canada Sheep sold for $S.0O each, or about 

 6c per 11>. live weight. The j'"'!^ were worth 12.50 each. There 

 were r>2,fi!?6 hogs in market this week— nearly 20.000 above the 

 aTM-age ! Priee* deeliaed aboat >^o per,lb. 



The HPcond week in December there were 5,320 beeves in mar- 

 ket — 1035 more than the average of last year. Notwithstanding 

 this it was the best market of the year for drovers. Some prime 

 cattle sold for 10c per lb. net. Sheep, too, were in active de- 

 mand. Some Canada Sheep brought $8.62^ per head, or over 

 6c per lb. live weight. There is no falling off in the price ol 

 pelts, present or prospective. They bring from |1.50 to $2.50, 

 and some butchers have refused to contract at $2.1'2>^ for the av- 

 erage. 



The third week in December the market was overstocked with 

 everything. The report of the rise in prices seemed to ca 1 out 

 all the cattle in the Slate fit for the butchers. Owing to the high 

 price of feed, farni'-rs are anxious to sell their cattle and hogs. — 

 There were 6,246 beeves in market— nearly 2000 above the aver- 

 age of last year. Prices declined }4a per lb. It was a " blue 

 time" with drovers and specidators. Many cattle were sold at $8 

 to 110 per head less than the previous week. Beef was sold ia 

 Washington Market by the quarter at 6c per lb. 



Being " Christmas week," there were some magnificent cattle 

 in the market, which realized 12>^c per lb. net. One lot of eight 

 Shorthorns averaged 25 cwL each, and it was estimated that they 

 would give 65 lbs. of beef for 100 lbs. live weight. 



At this market there was the largest supply of hogs on record. 

 The price was $4.75@5.50 per 100 lbs. live weight, or $5.87>i@ 

 $6.26 per 100 lbs. dead weight. 



Horses were in demand fi)r Government, and it is thought that 

 higher prices must be paid before spring. 



ADVERTISEMENTS. 



A FEW short advertisements of interest to farmers — and only 

 such — will be inserted in the Oenesee Farmer tor twenty-five eenta 

 a line, or $2.50 per square, each insertion, payable in advance. Te 

 secure insertion, they should be sent in by the 15ih of the previous 

 month. The Farmer has larg» lists of subscribers im every State 

 and Territory, and in all the British Provinces. (It has nearly 

 5000 subscribers in Canada West alone.) There is no better or 

 cheaper medium for advertising everything of general interest to 

 rural residents in all parts of the United States and Canada. 



We will also insert a few " Special Notices," if appropriate to 

 ovir columns, at fifty cents a line. 



S. M. PETTENGILL & CO. 



No. 37 Pai-k Row, Ncvv Tork, & 6 State St., Boston, 



are our Agents for the Genesek Farmer in those cities, and are 

 authorized to take Advertisements .ind subscriptions for us at our 

 Lowest Rates. 



MCXLE PLOWS— By J. DUNHA M, Ithaca, N. T 8— tf 



THE EUREKA FEED CUTTER. 



A CUTTER ADAPTED TO THE WANTS OF FAPMBRS. 



THIS CUTTER has imporiunt improvements. I', em-ahet 

 and cuts the heaviest corn-stalks, hay or straw, with great 

 rapidity, by hand or horse-power. Knives are cylindrical, with 

 shear cut, and are eaMly groutid and kept in complete cutting or- 

 der. It is well made, easily operated, simple, durable and effect- 

 Ive . H undreds are in operation, to the satisfaction of the owners. 

 ^SS~ Send for a Oircttlar to 



DAVID HATNES, Proprietor, or 

 ja H. K. PARSONS, General Agent, Uarrlsburg, Pa. 



CHOICE NATIVE AND FOREIGN GRAPE 



VINES.— LENK & CO. OFFER FOR SALE A LVKGE 

 stock of Native and Foreign Grape Vines, including all 

 the rarest and most valuable varieties, send for a Price List. 

 Address LENX A. CO., 



noTl/ Humboldt Nnraeriee, Toledo, Ohio. 



ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE 



OF Rare .-ind r.eaHtif\il Flower Seeds, Roots. Cuttings, &c., by 

 mail. Persons in writing will please name some of theii 

 friends, to whom Catalogues will be sent gratis. Address, 

 decSt H. B. LUM, Sandusky. Ohio. 



A MONTH. Sewing Machine Agents wanted who will 

 work for the above waees and expenses paid. Address 

 N. BOYLAN Jt CO., Detroit, Mich. 



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