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quantity and of a kind more fit for tlie purpose and sure of a ready 

 market at a fair price. The tin-man who makes these air-tight 

 cases to jpreserve the corn in after being well dried, would have 

 more to make, if the demand for them is greatly increased and at 

 a fair price. Here are three branches of the industry of our 

 country materially benefited by the operation. Then comes the 

 consumer for his share of benefits, for instead of the article being 

 50-100, which it now readily commands, it would probably be as 

 low as 25-100, as the whole country would grow, prepare, and 

 consume more or less of it. Not the least of all these advantages 

 is, that this last price will cause it to reach the poor man's table, 

 and enable him to enjoy a choice healthy luxury if he pleases, 

 as well as his rich neighbor. 



REPORT OF CATTLE SALE. 



On Wednesday last, March 2Cth, the improved dairy stock of 

 Mr. Thomas Bell, comprising short horned and crosses from them, 

 with the native and Amsterdam Dutch, was sold by auction on 

 the farm of that gentleman, at Morrisania, Westchester co., N. Y. 



The day was particularly pleasant, and when the sale com- 

 menced, at 1 o'clock, there were some four hundred persons on 

 the ground. 



A catalogue containing name and pedigree of each blooded 

 animal assisted materially in selecting from a stock of consider- 

 able celebrity, and as no reservations occurred, all purchasers 

 were placed upon equal footing. 



The graded stock was first introduced; all bore strongly the 

 mark of attention and care bestowed upon them by their owner. 

 The list consisted of 43 cows and heifers, 11 of which had calves 

 by their side, by " Amsterdam." Their average age was 5 years 

 and 5 months, and average price $51. 



After they were disposed of, an abundant supply of substantial 

 refreshments was served, when the sale again opened on the na- 

 tive stock, comprising 21 head, one-third of which was fresh, the 

 remainder half milked out. Average age, 7 years and 3 months, 

 and average price $26 20. Thirty-five head of native cows, 2 



