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[September, 
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eCHOOL OF MINES, COLUMBIA COLLEGE, 
EAST 49tll STREET, NEW-TOKK. 
F A o r I. T T : 
F. A. BARyAKD, S.T.D., L.L.D.. President. 
T. EGLESrO.V, .Jr., E. M., Mineralogy and .Metallurgy. 
FR.iXCIS L. VINTONj E. M.. Minins EnRineering. 
C. F, CH .\ M >LI': 11, Ph. D., Analytical and Applied Chemistry. 
JOH\ TOI'.KEY. .M.I)., LI..D.. Botany. 
CH.\PJ.ES A. .IiiV. Ph. B., General Chemistrj-. 
WIIXIAM (i.Pi:! K, LI, .n.. Mining Surveying andllechanics 
JdllX II. VAX AMItlNliE, A.M., Mathemiitics. 
OGUKN' N. KDlill, A.M.. I'liv.-irs. 
J. S. ^EWBEliKV, Geology and Palccontolojy, 
The plan of this School embraces a three years' course for 
the desxree of ENGINEER OF MIJIES, or SACHELOK OF 
PHILOsoPfir, 
For admission, candidates for ft degree must pass an ex. 
nmination in Arithmetic, Alffebr.a, Geometry and Plain 
Trii^onometry. Persons not candidates for degrees are ad. 
mitted without examination, and may pursue anv or all of 
the subjects tauglit. The next session begins October 1, 
lS6fi, The examination for admission \yill be held on Sep- 
tember 28, 29. .Forlurlher mformation, and for catalogues, 
apply to 
Dr. C. F. chandler, Dean of the Faculty. 
Asricultiiral De|>a)'tiiicut, 
YALE COLLEGE. 
The rcjiuliir course in Aciiculture in the Sheffield Scien- 
tific School, of Yale College, will commence Thursday, 
Sept. lotli. A Bhortev course occupyinc; seven months, com- 
mences at the same time, and will embrace instruction in 
Agriculture, Aijriculturnl Chemistry and Pliysiology, Agri- 
cultural Zoology, Physical Geography, Botany, etc. For 
Circulars with further particulars, apply to 
Pkof. GEO. J. BRUSH, Sec'y, New Haven, Conn. 
I^TEW YORK COLLEGE OF VETERINARY 
-L^ Surseons, 179 Lcxinstoii Aveiiuf, X. Y. Citv. (Incor- 
porated 1S"'7.) The Lecturer comint-nce in November and 
tertniuate in the latter part of FehvwM'v.—FKCxlli/.—J . BUS- 
TEED, M. I)., Pres't: A. F. LrArT.\KD. M. D.. V. S. ; A. 
Large. M. D , V. S.; F. D. Weissi^ M. D 
Letters may be addressed to Dr.nusteed. By order of the 
Trustees. A. F. LIAUTARU, i;egistrar. 
Hudson Rivci* Institute. 
Superior advantas:esin English, Classics, French, German, 
Piano Music and Painting. Lewis' Gymnastics for Ladies, 
and Military Drill for Gents. Eighteeu Instructors. Term 
opens Sept. 10th. Rev. ALONZO FLACK, A. M., Principal. 
Claverack, Columbia Co., N. Y- 
POrUIiAR SIIBSCRaPTIOlV 
In aid of tlie Memorial CUurcli of IVasU- 
in^ton Irving, Tarrytown, IV. Y. 
Tlii.^ Edifice— the only Memorial to Wasqington Ievixg 
ever begun in the village, now celebrated as tlie place of 
his residence and his burial— is located in the midst of scenes 
Immortalized by his pen. Ever since it was coiiiinenced it 
has heen the desire of its projectors to tini^ih it without hav- 
ing a particle of debt to encumber it. That thev niav ac- 
complish this end, as well as make it a Memorial" whieli all 
the admirers of " Geoffrey Cra von" siiall ha\e had an op- 
portunity to assist in eroding, they have determined to 
solicit Coiitribiitioiis of One Dollar, 
in orderthat they may speedily obtain the sum (■j?10,000) they 
still need to render the Building tit for innnediato occupan- 
cy. In return, as a memento of the offeriu'j:. thev will send 
by mail any ouc of the foUowinLi: PHOTOGRAPHS, that 
may be indicated by the contributor : 
1— WASHIIVGTO-V IRVIIVG. 
(Tlie only exact likeness ever taken.) 
2 — SUNIVY SIDE. 
(The Home of "Washington Irving.) 
3— THE OLD DUTCH CHURCH. 
(Built A. D. 1G99; where Ichabod led the Choir.) 
4 — BRIDGE OVER THE POCANTICO. 
(Alongside of which the School-Master disappeared.) 
5.— THE OLD MILL. 
(Built in 16S6; a picturesque relic of the Elder Time.) 
C— IRVING'S GRAVE. 
(In the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.) 
For a contrihtition of Five DoUnr-% the complete Set of 
Six lectures icill be sent m return. 
Direct MEMORIAL CHHRCH OF WASHINGTON IRV- 
ING, care of either of the following Addresses : 
Rev. E.GUILBERT, Rector, Tarrvtown ; A. D. F RAN- 
DOLPH. 770 Broadway; W. H. KECLEY & CO.. G53 Broad- 
IVa^-™,^'---^PP^F.fON &CO.. 413 BroaTivay; HARPER & 
BROTHERS, Franklin-Square, New York. 
*^ Hints to ISee-QfkOop- 
ers," SENT FREE of cliariTe to i\\\y 
address. This is a iirai-tical pam- 
phlet. See .hine Agriculturist. A- 
genls 'Wanted in all unorcupled ter- 
ritorv, for the Improved Alovable- 
Comb Bee-Hive. "I'he Bne-Kcfpcr's 
Text Book," and "Italian" Queens. 
Address H. A. KING. Nevada. O. 
Plata I>uck<^, Fancy Fowls and 
EGGS for sale, bred and selected entirely from imported 
stock. A. M. HALSTED, 63 Pearl-st.. New York. 
FANCY FOWLS for sale ; raised from imported 
and selected stock, viz. ; Dorkinirs, Leghorns Spanish 
Brahmas. Polands, &c.. &c. Alsoa iVw Diiflulucsand Praiiie 
dogs. For Circular address with st;inip, 
i:. H. HAINES, Box 53, Elizabeth, N. J, 
THE YilVKEE BLADE. 
Or. Improved Patent Seicing Mpper, takes out a seam 
quicker than a Sewing Machine can make it, and does many 
other things.— For sale at Fancy and Countrv Stores. Sewing 
Macliine Agencies, etc. Price, 3"p cents : 3 lor §1 ; or, |^ per 
dozen. If not found at your store, send price and receive 
It from W. A. FITCH, 151 Nassau-st., New York. 
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LIFE Insurance Company, 
MUTUAL, 
16 Court-street, Brooklyn, and 
/838 Brond^vay, Corner TVarren.Btrect, 
NEW YORK. 
Assets, One Million of Dollars ! 
7,000 POLICBES IN FORCE. 
Dividend 1st May, 1866, 40 Per Cent. 
50 per cent, of tile Prcmiujii a Permanent 
Loan if desired. 
ALL POLICIES NONFORFEITING. 
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Isaac H. FnoTHixoHAJi, Treas. Wm. J. Coffin, Actuary. 
TW-EW-TORK STATE 
A.gT^-icixltiTi'al "Works. 
"WHEELEE, MELIOK & 00,, Proprietors, 
ALBANY, N. Y., 
PATENTEES AND MANITFACTTJKEKS OF 
Railway and Lever Horse Powers, 
Combined Threshers & Winnowers, 
CLOVER HULLERS, FEED CUTTEIIS, S.\Ty MILLS. 
SIIISGLE AND HEADI.N'G MACHINES, HOP.SE 
PITCHFOHKS, HOUSE KAKES, &c., *c. 
Circulars and Price List Sent free, on application. 
StamiiiOringl 
Cured bv Bates' Pntenf Appiianccs. For descriptive pam- 
ptllet, etc.; Address SI-MPSON & CO., 2TT \Vest 23d-st.. S. V. 
KEMIUM CHESTER WHITE PIGS for Sale.— 
Sent by Expres3 to all parts of tlie raited Slates. For 
Circulars and Prices, Address N. P. DOVER & CO., 
Gum Tree, Chester Co., Fa. 
FANCY FOWLS.— A fow fine young Brahmas, 
Spanisli, Dorlvins, Poland. Hambnrs. Leghorn Fowls, 
Sebright and other Bantams. Rouen Ducks. 
BEN J. HAINES, Jr.., Elizabeth, N. J. 
eEND FOR DESCRIPTION of the finest Thor- 
f^oiiffh-tyred Chester White Pifjs and Imported Fowls in 
America. L. H. SILVER, SALEM Ohio. 
nrilE HOG BREEDERS' M.^NUAL sent free 
.■- of postage, everyFarmer should have a copy. Address 
with stamp, N . P. liOVEK & CO., Gum Tree. Chester Co.. Pa. 
BOOKS FOR FARMERS and OTHERS. 
[For sale at the OlBce of the AffrKUlliirinl, or they mil bo 
forwarded by mail, post-paiil, on receipt of price.] 
Allen's (L. F.) Rural Architecture 
Allen's (11. L.) American Farm Hook 
Allen's Diseases of Domestic Animals 
American Bird Fancier 
American Rose Cultiirlst 
American "Weeds and Useful Plants 
Art or Saw Filiufr (Holly) 
Architecture, by Cunimings & Miller 
Baker's Practical and Scieutilic Fruit Culture. . 
Barr.v's Fruit Garden ... 
Beec'her's (H. W.) Fruit, Flowers and Farming . 
Bemeut's Poulterer's Conipauion 
..* 1 50 
.. I 50 
.. 1 00 
10 OO 
4 00 
1 50 
■i 00 
Bement's Rabbit Fancier 
Boston Machinist (W. Fitzgerald) 
P.ousslnganlt's Rural Economy 
Itridaenian's Fruit Cultivator's Manual 
Brid^eman's 'i'onng Gardener's Assistant 
Bridireman's Florist's Guide 
Brandt's Ace of Horses (English or German) ' 
Breck'sNew Book of Flowers 
Buist'a Flower Garden Directory 
Buist's Family Kitchen Gardener 
Burr's Vegetables of America 
Burr's Garden Veget-ables 
Canary Birds cloth ... 
Carpenters and Joiners' Hand Book. .(Holly) 
Ciioiitou's Grape-Grower's Guide.. . . 
Cobbett's American Gardener 
Cole's (S. W.) American Fruit Book 
Cole's Veterinarian 
Cotton Planters' Manual (Turner) 
Country Life, by P.. M. Copcland 
Dadd's .Modern Hoise Doctor...-. 
Dadd's (tieo. 11.) American Cattle Doctor 
Dana's Muck Manual 
Dog and Gun (Hooper's) paper, 30c... .cloth. , 
Downings's Country Houses 
Downing's Landscape Gardening (new Edition) 
Downing's Cottage Residences 
Downiug'a Fruits and Fruit Trees of America 
Downing's Rural Essays 
Eastwood on Cranberry 
Elliott's Western Fruit Grower's Guide 
Farmer's Barn Book 
Flax Culture .'.'." 
Field's (Thomas "W.) Pear Culture '. '.'."."" 
Fisli Culture 
Flint (Chailes L.) on Gr.asses .[W 
Flint's Milch Cows and Dairy Farming 
Flor.a's Interpreter and Fortuna Flora (Mrs. Hale).. 
Frank Forrester's Manual for Tonng Sportsmen. .8 vo. 
Frauk Forrester's Fish and Fishing? qto 
Frank Forrester's Field Sports .. 2 vols qto 
French's Farm Drainage 
Fuller's Grape Cultunst 
Fuller's Strawberry Cultnrist 
Gray's.Mauual of Botanv and Lessons in one Vol 
Gray's How Plants Grow 
(;uenon on Milch Cows 
Husmann's Grapes & TVine 
Hall's (Miss) American Cookery 
Harasztby's Grape Culture, ifcc 
Harris' Insects Injurious to Vegetation, plain 
Harris' Insects Injurious to Vegetation, colored plates. 
Hatfield's American House Caipenter 
Herbeit's Hints to Horsekeepers 
Hop Culture 
How to Buy a Farm and AV here to Find One 
High Farming Without Manure 
Insect Enemies of Fruit Trees. (Trimble) 
Jennina's Horse Training Made Easy 
Jenninas on Cattle 
Jennings on Swine and Poultry 
.lenning's on the Horse and his Diseases 
Johnston's Agiicultural Chemistry 
Johnston's Elements of Acricullnral Chemistry 
Johnson's (Prof. S. W.) Essays on Manures 
Kemp's Landscape Gardening 
Klippart's Land Drainage 
Lamrsiroth on the Honey Bee ,. 
Loudon's (Downing's) Ladies' Flower Garden 
Lnnf-har's How to Build Ilot-bonscs 
I.iebic's Familiar Letters on Chemistry 
I,iel>ig's Natural Laws of Husbandry.,.. 
Liiislev's (D. C.) ivlorgan Horses 
Manual of Agriculture by G. Emerson and C. L. Flint 
Maviiew's Illustrated Horse Doctor ... 
Majliew's Illustrated Horse JIana'.:cuient 
Mayliew's Practical Book-Keeping for Farmers 
Blanks for do. do. 
New Clock and "Watch JIaker's Manual 
McMalion's American Gardener 
Miles on tlie Horse's foot 
Morrell's American Shepherd 
.My Farm of Edsrewood , 
My Vineyard at Xakeview 
Norton's Scieutilic Agriculture 
Onion Culture " 
Our Farm of Four Acres (bound) 60c (paper) 
Pardee on SfrawberrvCuUnre 
Parlor Gardener, by "C. J. Randolph 
Parsons on tlie Rose 
Parkman's Book of Roses 
Peat and Its Uses, by Prof. S. W. Johnson 
Phantom Bouquet, or Skeleton Leaves 
Plienomcna of Plant Life, (Leo. 11. Griudon) 
Pedder's Land Measurer 
Quinby's Mysteries of Bee keeniii'i- (NEW.) - 
()uincv, (Hon. Josiah) ou Soiling Cattle 
Italtiiit Fancier 
Randall's Sheep Husbandry 
lianuall's Fine Wool Sheep Husbandi-y 
Rivers' Miniature Fruit Garden 
Rand's Flowers for Parlor and Garden 
Richardson on tlie Dog paper 30 cents clotll 
Rand's Garden Flowers 
Rural Affairs (bound 1 4 Vols . . .each 
Rural Annual (by Joseph Harris) 
Rural Register /by .1. J. Tliomas) 
Rust, Smut, Mildew and Mould. 
Saunder's Domestic Poultry ( .xew) . .paper, 40 c. .bound 
Saxton's Farmers' Library. .3 Vols, cloth S 50. .morocco 
Scheuck's Gardener's Text Book 
Shepherd's own Book 
Sillowav's Modern Carpentry 
Skillful' Housewite 
Stewart's (.1 ohm Stable Book 
Scribner's Ready Reckoner 
Strong's Grape Culture 
Ten Acres Enousrh 
Tenny's NaturaT History, Zoology 
The Great West, 
TheBarnTard 
The Farm 
The Garden 
The House 
The Dog. by Dinks, Mayhew and Hutchinson, edited by 
Frank Forrester, 1 vol 8 mo 
The Dead Shot ; or. Sportiuan's Complete Guide, b>' 
Frank Forrester 
Thompson's Food of Animals 
Tobacco Culture 
Todd'siS.E.) Vonng Farmer's Manual 
Vanx's Villas and Cottages 
Villas and Farm Cottajies. (Clcaveland and Backus)... 
Warder's Hedges and Ever-rreens 
Watson's .American Home Garden 
Wax Flowers (Art of Making). . 
Wet Davs at Edgewood 
Wetherell on the Manufacture of Vinegar 
Wheat Plant (John Klippart's) 
Woodward's Country Homes^. 
Woodward's Graperies 
Vouatt and Snooner on the Horse 
Vouatt and Martin ou Cattle 
Youatt on the Hog 
Vouatt on Sheep 
Yonmane' Household Science 
Voumans' New Chemistry 
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