No. 3. 



Editorial JVotices. 



103 



CattJe Sale at Rising-Sun Village. 



The sale of James Gowen's cattle on the 2Clh of last 

 month, was, we are sorry to say, not as successful as 

 was to be expected. =The many superior animals offered, 

 and the reputation of the owner as a breeder of fine 

 stock, led us to anticipate a large company, and much 

 competition among the enterprising agriculturists of 

 the country, for the fine cattle brought out on the oc- 

 casion. But when we reflect upon the absorbing inte- 

 rest that pervades all classes, at this advanced stage 

 of the pending elections, and the great drought, which 

 on the part of many, forbid tift idea of increasing 

 their stocks, while they can barely support those al- 

 ready on hand, we can in some measure account for 

 the paucity of bidders at this sale; besides, the appear- 

 ance of the weather the day previous, was of itself, 

 sufficient to keep many back, who otherwise might 

 have attended from a dstance. 



The owner was not disposed to submit to the prices 

 oflTered, and he accordingly stopped the sale, stating at 

 the same time, that his object was to sell the cattle at 

 fair and reasonable prices, and if any persons wished 

 to treat with him, for any animal on the catalogue, he 

 was ready to receive their offers. In this way, as we 

 understand, some sales were made, and the residue 

 held in like manner, at private sale. Those, there- 

 fore, who could not attend the public sale, may. still 

 have an opportunity of procuring some of this fine 

 stock, by applying to the owner at Philadelphia, or 

 Mount Airy. They will also be offered again at pub- 

 lic sale this week, at the time of the Agricultural Ei- 

 hibition. 



Two months ago, we adverted to the great profusion 

 of apples to be found in all our orchards throughout 

 this district of country, and urged upon our reader.^ 

 to ensure to themselves and for a market, plenty of 

 good vinegar. Reference is again made to the subject, 

 because it isdeemed well worthy of another paragiaph. 

 Let every farmer remember that he can place on his 

 table no substitute for good cider vinegar, that can at 

 all be compared with it. The trash we buy may have 

 virtue enough to pucker the mouth and distort a placid 

 countenance into a sourone.but the sound substantial 

 article wliich the mower will relish on his pork and 

 cabbage, and which the housewife will be pleased to 

 have in her pickle jars, is only to be obtained from 

 well managed, unadulterated cider. The days for 

 whiskey making, we trust, are pretty much gone by, 

 but good vinegar is perhaps not less saleable, or less 

 profitable; and with proper care there need be no diffi- 

 culty in always having the first-rate article. See page 

 39, current volume of the Cabinet. 



The Cultivator gives a wholesome hint to its read- 

 ers,— which will just as vi'ell apply to our own — not 

 to suffer their horse-rake, hand-rakes, wagon rack, and 

 whatever else may have been used in the hay harvest 

 recently finished, to layout in the fields exposed to the 

 weather, but to have them carefully housed, to be 

 reaiy and in good order for another season. This care 

 is certainly cheaper than to buy new tools. The ad- 

 monition may be properly extended to the care of 

 ploughs, harrows, and all the farmers other imple- 

 ments which are not needed through the winter. 

 Great loss is sustained by many in suffering these 

 things to remain out of doors. The winters exposure 

 is often more injurious than the summers service. 



Edward Harris, of Moorestown, N. J., advertises 

 his stock of Norman horses for sale. A cut of his im- 

 ported Diligence, with a dcsc iption of him, may be 

 seen page 281, Vol. VI. Farmers' Cabinet. 



The boitle of Tomato catsup from a fair friend, with 

 the note accompanying it, came duly to hand. Both 

 are highl.ij seasoned. While the spice of the one is 

 relished at the family board, that of the other will be 

 excused under the plea of a too partial friendship. 

 Th:.re is good logic however in the argnment, thai the 

 man who labours for the general good, should not him 

 self be shut out from tlie leneral bi>nefit. 



In answer to the frequent inquiries which are made 

 for Colmari's .Agricultural Tour, we may say that the 

 secosid number, as we are advised, is now in press by 

 his publisher in Boston, and may shortly be looked for. 



The Highland Agricultural Society held its annua! 

 meeting at Glasgow, in the Eighth month last. The 

 Duke of Sutherland sent some of his West Highland 

 cattle to it from a distance of .350 miles; and a pair of 

 oxen of this breed belonging to A. Sterling, took the 

 first premium, as superior to any others of any breed. 

 Scveial hundred cattle were on the ground, and not 

 fewer than 150 horses. The sale of tickets for admis- 

 sion, brought in about j£1,500. % 



Professor Emmons, of Albany, and Dr. Prime, of 

 Newhurgh, propose the publication of an American 

 Quarterly Journal of .Agriculture and Science. " It 

 will contain original Essays, both scientific and prac- 

 tical, on the various branches of husbandry— animal 

 and vegetable physiology— chemistry— botany— geolo- 

 gy, and all the branches of science connected with 

 fanning — notices and reviews of agricultural and sci- 

 entific works— agricultural news, both foreign and do- 

 mestic—details of accurately conducted experiments 

 and their results, and all discoveries in science or art, 

 which offer advantages to the farmer." We have 

 heard this announcement with pleasure. A work of 

 the kind, conducted with ability and candor, cannot 

 fail to promote essentially the great agiicultur:il inte- 

 rests of the country. Professor Emmons is favourably 

 known by his labours in the geological corps of the 

 State of New York, and we trust the editors may have 

 no difficulty in drawing to their aid an amount of tal- 

 ent and industry that shall give to our Agricultural 

 Quarterly, a high standing among those of similar 

 purpose in other countries. We are an agricultural 

 people, and upon tht- successful prosecution of this 

 leading braiirh of our pursuits, must depend the 

 steady advancement of national prosperity. We have 

 Liehig for a<uhoijty, that "perfect agriculture is the 

 true foundation of all trade and industry." 



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