1865.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
25 
Itoys a.iKd in iris in IfusiDess. 
Thousands of subscribers are sent to- us every year by 
young pe. ons. often by very little boys and girls. There 
is always \ eculiar pleasure in receiving names furnished 
by these young voluntary "agents." We love children, 
and enjoy tiilking with them and having them talk with 
us — by letter, when we can not meet them. Our title 
page says "For the Farm, the Garden, and the House- 
hold ;" what a sad cha,nge it would make to strike otf 
ttie last word ; how sober the great Agriculturist family 
would be if only grown persons weie aomilted ; it woOld 
be like a field witliout flowers, or a forest without birds. 
Our children and their Department could not be spared. 
But there is another good reason for desiring to receive 
subscriptions from the young. We like to see little girls 
and boys learning to do business. We know families 
where each child old enough to write is furnished with a 
little book, in which they put down e\'ery penny received 
or spent, and what it was for. This teaches them the use 
of figures and how to keep accounts. It also makes them 
more careful about spending money. A cent's worth of 
candy, etc., very often written, does not look well in the 
book- Here is a specimen from such a cash account 
which we copy from a book kept by a boy of eight years : 
1S64. I Mr. Cash, Dr. \ \ Mr. Cash, Cr. 
DeclJTo balance from 
last month 
1 Money from Papa 
for gathering 16 
bush. leaves 
t Beating Papa in 
dressing 
Dec7j4 bushel leaves as 
I above 
" 10| Weekly ailow'nce 
Decs 
Dec 3 
,05 
.10 
10 
lDec2]By money forbal 
Dec 5 Paid yesterday to 
S. S. Missionary 
I Society. . . . 
Dec SiContribution to 
Soldiers in Hos 
I pital 
lOIAdmission to Mu- 
seum 
12lCandy bought 
All the money received is put down on the I>v. side, 
and all the money paid out, on the Cr. side ; then at the 
end of tlie month these columns are added, and the bal- 
ance, or what is left on hand, is placed at the beginning 
for another month. It would be of great ser\'ice to every 
boy and girl in the country to keep such an account, even 
thnugli their spending money were no more than a dime 
a year. It is the best practical way of learning book- 
keeping. And so in soliciting subscription. Every boy 
and gill who engages in it is commencing business ; is 
learning the art of persuasion, of setting forth the proper 
merits and value of an article, and these are qualifica- 
tions for business pursuits. Besides this, we offer fine 
premiums for clubs of subscribers, as noted elsewhere in 
this paper, and some of the articles can be secured by 
young girls and boys. We have sent out thousands of 
.'■nrh premiums. Look over the list and try to obtain one. 
The effort will not be useless, and one can hardly fail 
who giics at it with the proper spirit, determination, and 
prrseverance. Few men will refuse the request of a 
cliiid to subscribe, when they can not only gratify the 
young canvasser, but at the same time get something 
worth more to them than its cost. Why. the beautiful 
picture on page 16 is worth more than the cost of the pa- 
per half a year to those who study it enough to take in 
all its meaning. Let our young friends in getting sub- 
scribers, take this number, cut it open, display its beauty, 
its pictures, its multitude of valuable articles on various 
subjects, and they will find many w ho will want this and 
the other good numbers of the paper to come this year. 
Was lie Tipsy ?— An oflicer in Georgia relates the 
following conversation as occurring one evening in the 
army : (Artillery Captain,) " Corporal, do you see 
that light yonder ? (Corporal,) " Ves sir. " (Captain,) 
*' Can't you train your gunto put a hole through it? " 
(Corporal, looking carefully through the trees in the di- 
rection of the light,) "Why, Captain, that's the moon 
just rising." (Captain,) "Don't make a dit o* bifference, 
put a hole right through it I " 
God's Organ.—During a terrible thunder storm, 
tlie schclars in a country school-house gathered round 
their lady teacher, and as many as could do so. buried 
their heads in her lap. Presently the lishtning struck a 
barn near the school-house. The children all screamed 
but little Hattie, a sweet four-year old maiden, w ho, turn- 
ing to her sister, said in a clear voice, " Don't be fright- 
ened, sister Mary, it is only God playing on his organ. 
lUusiness Notices, $1.25 Cents per Line of Space.) 
From the Independent. Oct. 27, 1864. — " It is no 
part of our business to advocate tlie merits of advertise- 
ments in our paper ; but having used Mr. Pyie s Salera- 
ixis. Cream Taitar. Soap, Blueing Powder, etc., for sev- 
eral years in our families, with satisfaction, we feel called 
upon to encourage deserving enterprise by directing our 
readers to the source from whence we think their house- 
hold interest may be best served. A long and tried ac- 
quaintance with Afr. Pyle gives us unqualified confidence 
in bis integrity, as well as in tlie quality of his produc- 
tions. He, like scores of our citizens, came to New- 
York friendless and penniless, and by persevering honest- 
ly has attained an eminent position in his line of business." 
Fasliions and Fire»des. 
A neat thing for the ladies to look at over the family 
fireside is Demorest's. " Illustrated Monthly and Mirror 
of Fashions," conlwining a little of everything, from the 
latest novelty in New York costume to the laiest effusion 
of the American Muse. The number for January is issued 
in the highest style of pictorial illustration, together with 
valuable literary contributions from famous writers, in- 
cluding a gem from a popular living poet— N. Y. Tribune. 
Soniethinar Wew— For Every Lady. 
THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT, SAY THEY LIKE IT. 
THE SEWING RIPPER recently invented takes out a 
seam faster than a sewing machine can make it, with less 
danger of cutting than by knife or scissors. 
Try One. 
Price Fifty cents, sent post-paid by mail. Reasojis 
for advance. 1st, a superior article is furnished. 2d — At 
30 cents they will not pay. Liberal discount by the doz- 
en. Address H. LEE, 111 Fulton-st.. New York City. 
P. S. — The admission of this advertisement to the busi- 
ness columns of the Agriculturist will, of course, be con- 
sidered a sufficient guaranty to the Public of the advertiser's 
responsibility and integrity. 
For Cocgbs, Colds and Xliroat Disorders, 
use " Brown's Bronchial Troches,'' having proved their 
efficacy by a test of many years. The Troches are highly 
recommended and prescribed by Physicians and Sur- 
geons in the Army. Soldiers and officers being exposed 
to sudden changes, should always be supplied w^ith "TAe 
Troches," as they give prompt relief. 
Holiday Presents orAffeetiou 
and Cliarity. 
WHEELER & WILSON'S HIGHEST PREMIUM 
LOCK STITC Hi 
SEWING MACHINES. 
No. 625 JECroadwa}", Ne^v-York. 
£3^ See Wheeler & Wilsan's Buuon-liole Machine. 
PRUVCE & CO'S 
Patent Meloedons and Organs, 
at the Old Melodeon Mend Quarters, 
Price List sent free on application. All orders and 
communications should be zpddressed to 
F. P. WHITING, 
No. 87 Fulton-st., New- York. 
Rats, Cockroaches and Bu^s 
are infallibly exterminated or driven away by Isaacsen's 
Remedies, and they leave no scent behind, — so says Mr, 
Judd in the American Agriculturist. For rats, mice and 
cockroaches, tiy a box of Phosphoric Paste, 60 cents, 
large size $1.25 ; for bugs, ants, etc., use a bottle of In- 
sect powder, at same prices. Send to 
ADOLPH ISAACSEN, 40 Fulton-st„ New-York. 
Principal Depot for Chicago and the Northwest at 
BURNHAMS & VAN SCHAACK, Wholesale Brug 
Store. 16 Lake-st., Chicago, Illinois, Sole Agents for 
the North West. 
Henry A. Heisei- & Sons, 
NO. « PDJE-STREET. 
Dealers in 
GOVERNMEIVT SECURITIES, 
BUY AND SELL 
QUARTERMASTERS' CHECKS AND VOUCHERS, 
5-20 BONDS, 
1-YEAR CERTIFICATES, 
7-30 LOAN, AND EVERY FORM OF U. S. SECU- 
RITIES. 
We invite the attention of Banks and paities desiring 
short investment to nui assortment of United States Six 
per Cent. Debt Certificates. We have them on hand due 
in every month of the year, at rales that pay better in- 
terest than any other security in the market. 
FOR SALE— The tinclividcd half of a well estab- 
Uslieil luirsorv. near liocliestcr, N. Y. Capital rcqmred, 
from $6,000 to iS.m. Addess P. O. Drawer, 90, Rochester, N. Y . 
ANTED l.WO to 2000 Am. Arbor Vitnj Ileilsro 
plants, 3X to 3 ft, Wil. DAY, Morristown, N. J, 
w 
JAiliUAIfW i\in»IBERof tbe 20th Annual 
Volume of 
THE HORTI0ULTUB.IST 
Is Now Keady, and contains articles from the Author of 
" My Farm of Edgewootl," 
From the Author of 
" Ten Acies Euougb," 
From E. S. KAND. Jr., Author of 
" Flowers for Paiior and Oardcn," 
From A. S. FULLEn, Author of the 
" Grape Ciilturist," 
Hon. JOHNS. I'.EID, of Indiana, I:. BUCHANAN, of Cincin- 
nati, and others of the best practical ability, iu fitut culture, 
gardening, and Km'al Art pursuits. 
Published monthly at T1\'0 DOI.l,;VRS per annum. 
Vols. 1862,- 1S63 and ISOi bound and post-paid, and nnm- 
bers for 1865, SEVEN DOLLAUS. 
Send X-weiily Cents for January 
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Publisbers, 37 Fark Row, New York. 
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LER & WELLS, 389 Broadway, New- York. 
INDIA RUBBER GLOVES 
Are a certain cure for Chapped Hands, Salt Rheum, etc., 
and an excellent protection for the hands in Housework, 
Gardening, etc. Sent by mail on receipt of $1.50 fot 
Ladies' sizes, $1.75 for Gentlemens', by 
GOODYEARS I. R. CLOVE MF'G CO., 
205 Bioadway, New-York. 
Further Contributions to the American 
Agriculturist Sanitary Fund for Soldiers. 
...Snffolk " . 
...St. Lawrence '* ., 
.. Oswciro.... " .. 
...Franklin '* .. 
...Hampden Mass. 
Pa.. 
...Mo.. 
FOK U. S. SANlTAP.y COMMISSION. 
„,, Names. County. SUM. 
Thos. Rusher New York N Y 
A. Houirh Chautauqua... . " 
I.ewisHowe Montgomery " 
Hiram Schuyler '• •» 
Caleb H. Merry •• ""." •• " 
James Herrick " "* " 
Jolin L. Sweet *• " " 
Anderson Francisco " ..'.'.'.', " 
"VVm. Voorhees " .'.'" " 
John N, Vischerr " ' " 
Wm. Caster " "* « " 
Z.H.Barney. " "' ' ■ " 
E. A. Brown •• ..."■■. " " 
Mrs. David Johnson.. 
n. B. Ervan 
James Burnett 
Mary G. Wells 
Lewis Sheldon 
Chas. O Newton.. 
G. G. Merrick 
T. V. Nichols Worcester, 
John linger Bradford.. 
J. L. linssell Erie 
VMM See Buchanan. 
Mrs. Asenath See " " 
A. C.See . 
E. D. Reiley " " 
Geo. Jeffries " » . 
Jos. Leyman ■• " . 
Lemuel C. Lemone " " . 
Mrs. Elizabeth Laymon " " . 
Charles McCray " " . 
Ransom Ridae . " '* , 
Mrs. Elizabeth Ridge " " 
Mrs. Elizabelli Jeffries " " 
I-Mwin Snyder.: " '." " 
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Mrs. L. E. Adams •' •• . 
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J. A. Espy Peoria 111.. 
S. P. Manwaring Pulaski " . 
.John Ollis Hancock " . 
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A. B. Wliite Highland O... 
M. Hildreth Knox 
James P. Hebard Des Moines Iowa. 
J. F.Hunt Lee .. " 
Oscar Sheldon Racine Wis., 
And. Frederickson .^..Winnebaco.. " 
Ales. Teller Juneau 
M. J.P Pepin " . 
Thos. Mallalleu Kent Md 
Jarvis Cable Lake Cal.. 
Mrs. Veghte Somerset N. J.. 
FOR U. S. CHRISTIAN COMMISSION. 
Mrs. Beni.P. Stone Merrimack N. H. 
Michael Ulnih Lycoming Pa 
"^\ m. L. Patteraou Carbon.. " 
Mrs. Miles Jov Mercer "' " 
Mrs. Ada Blake Litchfle'ld. ..' 
Mrs. J. N. McGinert Columbia... 
James B.McGilTert 
Wm. C. MrnifTr-rt " 
EdiarN. MilJiHert " " " 
Mafr^le C. McGiffert " " 
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Mrs. Miles .loy Wavne Mich.. 
Geo. Van I?iper Cass . " 
J. F. CanfleUl Sangnmon... '..'.'..Ill '.'. 
H. G. Harrison New Haven Ct... 
Mrs. A. M. Lay •• ., » 
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