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THE NEW GENESEE FARMER, 



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OBITl'ARV. 



It haB become our molancholly duly to record the 

 death of one of the piibliBhcrs of this paper, Elihi; F. 

 Marshall. He died of consumption, on the morn- 

 ing of the 29th of August, after an illness of aboiu 

 three months, aged 4G years. 



Mr. Marshall was a native of Easton, Washington 

 county, N. V. He came to this city fifteen years a] 

 and was long well known here as a bookseller and 

 publisher; and, as the author of "Marshall's Spell- 

 ing Book," his name is familiar to thousands of youth 

 in out land. He has twice held the responsible office 

 of City Treasurer. Although a cripple from hif 

 youth, he was active, industrious, and enterprising ; 

 and few men received, or deserved a larger share ot 

 the esteem and kindly sympathies of this community 

 than him. In his death we have not only lost a valu- 

 able assistant, but an esteemed friend. A wife and 

 two young daughters have lost a fond husband and 

 father, who was hound to them by the strongest ties of 

 affection. Asa citizen, a philanthropist, and a friend, 

 his memory will be cherished, and his loss will long 

 be felt by many in this community. 



His funeral was attended from the Friend's Meet 

 ing House, at 10 o'clock, A. M. August Gist. 



Dreadftil IVews from Florida. 



Death of Dr. Perrine, and destruction of Indian Key, 

 by the Scminoles, 

 The Charleston Courier of August 20th, contains 

 the painful intelligence of the destruction of the settle 

 menl of Indian Key on Cape Florida, and the butche 

 ry of part of the inhabitants by the savages. Amonf 

 those who fell, was Dr. Henry Perrine, whose deatli 

 is a great loss to science and to the nation. Dr. P 

 was formerly United States Consul at Campeachy, 

 and for several years past he has been assiduously en- 

 gaged in the patriotic enterpriee of forming an eatab 

 lishrncnt at Cape Florida for the introduction and cul 

 ture of Tropical plants, such as it was thought migh 

 prove of value in the southern parts of this country 

 With the aid of Congress a company was formed for 

 this purpose. Dr. Perrine commenced a prcparatorj 

 Nursery with a large collection of plants at Indiar 

 Key, where he intended to reside till the cessation of 

 hostilities — but where he has fallen a victim to his 

 zeal, by the hands of the merciless and exasperated 

 Seminoles. It is said that he was shot,Bnd afterwardt 

 consumed by fire in his own house. His wife and 

 two children made their escape. 



Fire and Loss of Life in Rochester.' 



The largo building on Main-street, adjoining the 

 bridge, known as Curtis' building, and occupied h\ 

 several stores, wool carding and other machinery, 

 Flouring mill, &c- was consumed by fire on the morn 

 ing of the 26th of August. Loss estimated at $o7,- 

 000. Insurance only $7,000. The most painful cir 

 camstance connected with this event is the death ol 

 two respectable young firemen, G. P. Benjamin and 

 John Eaton, who were at work in the river, extin- 

 guishing the fire from the bridge, close by the burning 

 building, when the wall fell.and killed them instantly 



Their funeral was attended the following day by the 

 whole Fire Department in uniform, and an imniensi 

 concourse ofcitizuns- 



Another Shocking Calamity. 



By the falling "f the draw-bridge at Albany on the] 

 22d of August, Twenty-one persons were killed. 



Well may we dress this page of our paper in mourn- 

 ing I We hope we may never have to record another I 

 such a melancholy chapter. 



Census of Rochester, Buffalo ' dUtica. — ] 

 Thepnpulation of the city of Rochei cording to 



the late census, is 20,12!) — in 1835 ii vir .504 



The population of BufTalo is 18,356 — lu ^'5 it wasj 

 l.S(5Gl. 



Tiie population of Utica is 12,674 — in 18 

 10,019. 



GREAT CATTLE SHOW AXD FAIR AT 

 ROCHESTER. 



ON THE 7TH AND rTH DAYS OF OCTOBER. 

 The Annual Exhibition and Fair of the Genesee 



Agricultural Society, (for Western New York,) will 

 be held at Rochester, on Wednesday and Thursday, 

 the 7th and 8th days of October. Premiums will be 

 awarded for the best animals of farm stock, field crops, 

 garden product?, articles of domestic arts, agricultu- 

 ral implements, «Sfcc. A ploughing match v\'ill take 

 place, and an address will be delivered. The second 

 day is intended chiefly (or the sale of farm stock, o( 

 which it is expected a fine collection will be exhibited 

 and large sales made. Many cattle breeders and ama- 

 teurs from a distance are expected, and every farmei 

 who wishes to buy or sell, or who loves t« see fine an 

 imals, will of course be present. 



The Annual Fair of the Mechanics' Association foi 

 Western New York, occurs at the saine time — com- 

 mencing on the Gth and lasts three days — and the ma- 

 ny thousands of persons who witnessed their Fair lasi 

 year, need not to be intiyrmcd that the combined am 

 ncreased attractions of this year, will draw togethe 

 an immense number ot spectators, and cannot fail ti 

 exert a powerful influence for the promotion of Agri- 

 cultural and mechanical improvement. Every farinci 

 who desires the advancement of the best interests ol 

 he country, should contribute his dollar and have hu 

 name enrolled as a member of the " Genesee Agricul 

 tural Society, for the promotion of Agriculture, Hor 

 ticulture, and the Domestic Arts, in Western New 

 York." 



O" For the list of premiums and other particulars, 

 see the " New Genesee Farmer" for August and Sep 

 ember. ;.. 



By order of the Executive Committee. 



M. B. BATEHAM, 

 Correspoiidmg Secretary, 

 ,* Publishers of newspapers in Western New 

 York and Upper Canada, will aid the cause of im 

 provemcntby inserting the above. 



Misttikea of the Printer. — Our printer and proofreader lie^ 

 lardon of D. T. for several errors winch escaped tllcir notice 

 n Ilia valuable contritiutions last month. They are wel; 

 iware that to a person like him, n ho takes paiiia to select 

 iiis thoughts, arrange his wonls, and point his sentences cor- 

 cctly, it is very niurtifying to have his writings carlesslj 

 printed ; especially as they are frequently copied into other 

 journals and sent nil over ihp United i?tates before there i? 

 any chance to correct them. More pains will be taken here 

 fler to avoid complaints of tliis nature ; in the mean timr- 

 our re.iders will please make the following corrections ii 

 our last number. 

 Page U7, col. 3, line 2 from bottom, for " dry" read toak- 

 *' 1*24 " 1, for ** Jtamtnutus'^ Te:\il JIammuIa. 

 ** 1*24 ** 2, (or '^ttenactits" rcn^ stcitartis. 

 " 124 *' 3, line 16, for " in odour*\' read intmr border 

 " 1'24 " 3, " '20, from the bottom, the words *•// 

 EnglaniT* should beirin a new paragrapli. 

 Page 125, col. 1, line '23, for " ahiorhcd read absorbent. 

 2.1, for "oh:,eri/ed" read observed. 

 38, for "sui/d" read soit. 



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Timothy Seed Wanted. 



At the Rochester Seed Store. Also, Millet and Hemp seed. 

 Sept. 1st, 1840. 



Save your Plum Stones. 



CASH will be paid for a few bushels of Plum Stones, de. 

 livered soon at the Rochester Seed Store. 

 Sept. 1st, li40. 



TUSCANY SEED WHEAT. 



COL. W. T. CUYLER of -Moscow has left for sale at the 

 Rochester Seed Store, a quantity of his Tuscany wheal 

 (mentioned In No. 7, page 99, of this paper.) This wheat is 

 earlier and more productive than any common variety, and 

 the berry is verv large and fine. All who wish to obtain a 

 superior article should call £nd eianiine this— it will speak 

 for Itself. Price »2 per bushel. 

 Sept. 1. M. B. BATEHAM. 



HOUNT HOPE GARDEN & NI'RSERIES. 



ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. 



East tide of St. Paul-street, nearly opposite Mount Hope. 



THE subscribers offer fur e.-ile a fine collection of Fru, 

 and Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Green House 

 ind Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Rulbuus Flower Rooti 

 l>ouble Dalillas, &l<z. &.c. Orders sent [icr mail or otherwise 

 II be promptly attended u>, and all articles will be packeci 

 ^o that they can be transported safely to any part of Ihf 

 :onntry. Gardens laid out and skillful gardeners furiiisl.eil 

 It short notice. Persons wishing assortments of anv of the 

 bove articles to sell again will be supplied on very reasona- 

 ble terms. 



They would also inform the public that they are now re- 

 moving their establishment troiii BulTalo anil Sophia street? 

 •.o the Garden as above, where they have new and more ex- 

 tensive Green Housug almost completed. 



This establishment is intended to supply the Western 

 Hates and Canada, with all articles in the line of Horlii-ul- 

 iirc, and to prevent that delay and disaiipointmcnt wliicl. 

 Almost invariably occur in olilaining theiii from the east; and 

 in a short time, as soon as Trees, Plants, &c., can bf 

 arranged, a regular Botanical and Poniological Garden wil 

 »e formed of which due notice will be given to the publics! 

 hat they may i-isil and inspect it. 



Prices in all cases will be as moderate as at any other cs- 

 ablishinent in Ihccoiintry, and no fruit of inferior or doubt- 

 ful quality will be cultivated. 



ELLWANGER &, BARRY. 

 Rochester, \. Y. Sept. 1, IMO. 



N. B. A quantity of Morus Multicaulis and Moretti, will 

 c disposed of on favorable terms. 



ENGLISH IMPORTED SEED WHEAT. 



AS the Agricultural Fair will occur rather late for wheat 

 sowing, the English wheat imported for the Society 

 will be disposed of previously, to such farmers as feel dis- 



posed to try it. The price is 25 cents per quart, and the pro- 

 its, if any, will be given to the funds of the Agricultural 

 -Society. 



The following are the ntinics of the kinds, — some of whicb 

 are new varieties highly approved in England. 



Golden Drop, 

 Eclipse, 

 "Whittington, 

 Bellevue Talevera, 



Rochester, Sept. 1st, 1040. 



Red Burrell, 

 Pegglesham, 

 Chetham or Sussex, 

 Downy or Rough Chalf. 

 M. B. BATEHAM. 



PORTABLE THRASHING MACHINES, f' 



CLOVER MACHINES AND HORSE POWERS. 



WARRANTED to be thoroughly built and to work well: ^ 

 made by Tuo.mas D. Burrall, Geneva, Ontario Co,, 

 \. Y. 



These machines have all been warranted " to be thorough, 

 built, and to work well;" and they hane fully siutaitim it 

 ttiot jcarrantv. i 



They have gone largely into use; morcthan four tbnusant k: 

 are in'oiteration; many of them have thrashed from ten tt : 

 wenty thousand bushels each, witltout repairs. More thai^ti 

 •iglit iiundred new machines were sold during the last se» 

 son ; and on thorough trial, they have been recommended bj 

 hsse who use them " to be as complete, aud to tcork aa tcti 

 as any in the icorld.^^ 



His new Combination Machine separates the grain froi 

 lie straw in the process of thrashing, without any addit{ 

 machidery ; saves the labor of one hand in raking away 

 4raw — much grain which is usually raked off with the strai 

 —and is driven with less power than any other machine ij 

 ise. 

 Geneva, June 27, 1S40. 



ROCHESTER PRICES CURRENT- 



CORRECTED FOH 



THE NEW GENESEE FARMER, SEPT. 1, 1S40. 



ii 78 a 

 37 J. 

 25.. 

 37J. 

 50.. 

 50.. 

 75.. 

 25.. 

 19.. 

 1,00.. 

 1,75. 



WHEAT, .... per bushel, . . 



CORN " .... 



OATS " .... 



BARLEY, " 



RYE, " 



PEAS, Common, . " 



BEANS, White,.. " 



POTATOES, .... " 



APPLES, Desert,. " 



" Dried,... " 



CIDER barrel, 



FLOUR, Superfine, " 4,00... 



" Fine, .... " 3,50.... 



SALT, " 1,75... 



PORK.Mess " 12,00... 



" Prime " 10,50... 



" Hog, lOOIbs 4,00... 



BEEF, " 4,00... 



EGGS, per dozen, 8..., 



BUTTER, Freeh, . . per pound 10. . . 

 " Firkin,.... "... 10. . 



CHEESE " ... 5... 



LARD, " ... 7... 



TALLOW " ... 10... 



HIDES, " ... 5... 



SIIF.EP SKINS,.... each,... 38... 



WOOL pound... 38... 



PEARL ASHES, ..100 lbs.. 5,00... 

 POT, " ....".. 4,.50.... 



HAY ton, . . 5,00. . . 



GRASS SEED bushel,.. 1,00... 



CLOVER, " " ... 



FLAX " "... 75... 



PLASTER, (in bbls.') per ton, 6,00... 



81 

 41 



41 



..98 

 ,.25 

 1,25 

 2,00 

 . 4.25 

 .3,75 



13,00 

 .11,00 

 . 4,5C 



.10 



121 



la 



50 

 44 



.6,00 

 1,50 



1,00 



bulk, fat Wheatland) 3,00., 



Remarks.— The price of our great staple, Wheat, duri 

 he past month, has been somewhat above our quo 

 ions. Immense quantities have been sold at from 81 to i 

 ■ents ; but the last news from England, together with 1 

 ■apid supply, has had a tendency, for the present, to c' 

 iclivily and ilepress prices. We will ha/.ard the nptnit 

 lowever, tliiit if farmers generally will take the adviM 

 )Ur able correspondent c**** they will obtain a higher pr 

 or llicir wheat than is trffcrcd at pie^cni. 



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