1864.1 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
89 
Business Notices, One Dollar per Lino of Spare. 
PROFESSOR YOUMANS ON CLOTHES 
WASHERS AND WRINGERS. 
To the Editors •/ the Saratogion : 
When ongnged, three or four years since, In the pre- 
parajloo of my work on Household Science, the problem 
ul Mcch.i:in-.il devices (or washing gave me serious per- 
1 ouserreJ. Inquired and experimental! to no 
.,■ purpose, and was constrained, at last, lo acquiebce 
in Hie universal feminine suffrage, that washing machines 
were dead failures ; and, therefore, passed the subject by 
In the book.— Nevertheless 1 was not quite at ease in t lie 
,in. It seemed extraordinary that mechanical geni- 
us, whirn Is working such miracles In all other parts of 
Industry, should break so completely when it entered the 
kitchen,— should be able to contribute nothing toward 
mitigating the grim confusion and sloppy horrors of wa.-h- 
uig-day. At the last (air of the American Institute, in 
noting the progress in this department of inventive Ingen* 
uily , my attention was attracted to Dotu's Clothes 
Washer, as combining some points of marked advantage. 
The union of the fulling-mill principle of acting upon the 
clothes, with the easiest possible mode of applying Ilic 
power, seemed sufficiently promising to warrant a trial. 
As for the clothes wringer, that is already an "institu- 
tion"; so much, thank heaven, is positively gained. Ex- 
amining the various forms of these implements, I decided 
upon the self-adjusting kind, which Is made entirely of 
wood and rubber (Win. M. Doty, Agt., price J6.j, und 
purchased both a wringer and a washer. They were re- 
ceived, of course, with due protests and abundant faith- 
lessness, but they have triumphed ; and I speak within 
bounds, when I say that they have fulfilled my utmost 
expectation. Our family is not small, but a smart girl, 
eleven years old, did our washing last week in about four 
hours, and that too, more as a frolic, than a task. In- 
deed our nymphs of the suds would be highly Indignant 
to part with the new help. I write solely in the interest 
of the household. E. L. YOUMANS. 
Dec. 26, 1863. 
NOTE. Xhe Western Factory of the above 
Clothes Washer is now also in successful operation. 
Orders. Wholesale or Retail, filled either by E. P. Doty, 
.ills. Wis., or Wm. M. Doty, 42 Park Row, 
'I'imus Buildings, N. Y., (late 498 Broadway.) Price 
iiili only $10. 
|¥t r, r*.'HlXS03i'S BUHNER. The 
numerous orders we are receiving and the high com- 
mendations our burner elicits from those who use it, have 
Induced us to make arrangements for a further accom- 
modation of those who order of us, for which sec ad- 
vertisement in tliis paper. 
HUTCHINSON <fc CO., Cayuga, N. Y. 
,1,'ljMIJE HI MAN FACE DIVINE", a new 
system of Physiognomy, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Lips' 
Mouth, Head, Hair, Hands, Feet, Skin, Complexion, 
with all "Signs of Character, and how* to read them." in 
the Phrenological Journal and Life Illustrated for 1S64. 
New Vol. $I.J0 a year. Address Fowler & Wells, 
N. Y. See prospectus, in another column. 
THE CRAIG MICROSCOPE, 
And mounted objects combine instruction with amuse- 
ment, tho useful with the entertaining. This Micro* 
scope. In bras.**, is mailed, postage paid, for $2 25 : or 
with six beautiful mounted objects for $3 ; or with 24 
objects for $5. In hard rubber, for 50 cents in addi- 
tion to above prices. Address, HENRY CRAIG, 335 
Broadway, New-York. 
FIVE ARTICLES 
FOB. EVERY FAIWIXT. 
Pylc's Snleratus. 
JPylc's Baking Cream Tartar. 
I'j !<''» Purified Soda. 
These articles arc put up expressly for the best class of 
family Trade, are strictly Pure, and full weight. A fair tri- 
al will convince any IntelUcent housekeeper of the Econo- 
my of their use. 
Pyle's O. K. Soap. 
Pyle's Blueing Powder. 
These articles arc designed for the Washing Department 
and have gained a reputation which bids fair to place them 
In every hou?e throughout the conntry. For the Savlnrc of 
Labor and Expense we acknowledge no rlTal, and simply ask 
one trial to prove their superiority. All the beet class 
Grocers have, or can readily get these articles. Some how- 
ever, endeavor to persuade customers that they can sunnly 
something as good or better, for the reason that they make "a 
larger profit : but it Is the Housekeeper's right to have pref- 
erence, and the Grocer's business to furnish goods bearing the 
best reputation. All articles bearing the name of JA1IES 
PYLE can be relied upon for pnrlty and Just weight. 
JAMES PYIiE, Manufacturer, 
550 "Washlngton-st., cor. Franklin, New- York. 
To All who have Friends in 
THE AMY AH'Q WAVY. 
The Army and Nary Journal, the authoritative 
Military Gazette, Is a large, 10 page weekly, Invaluable 
to all persons Interested In the Army and Navy, either as 
Intelligent citizens, or becauso they have friends In the 
Service. Terms $5 a year In advance ; 10 cents a num- 
ber. Oblainublc from newsdealers generally, ami of iho 
I'ublHicr, VV. C CHURCH, 192 Uroadway. New-York. 
P. S. — In accordance with its plan of publishing all im- 
portant official reports, the Aiimy and Navv Journal of 
Feb. SOtli, and 87th contains the i:\IIICi: 
Iti: ti OF CUBKBBAIi IT1< <'Li;i.I,AN 
in Iwo largo Supplements Inconvenient form for reading 
and preservation. Price of these two numbers with the 
supplements, 40 cents. Sent post-paid by mail at this price. 
The Markets. 
American Agriculturist Okkice. ) 
New-York, Thursday Morning, Feb. 18, 180-1. ! 
1. I'llAKSACTIONB AT TilK NEW-YOEK MARKETS. 
Kbceii'Tb. Flour. H7*(f«t. Corn. Rye. Hurley. Out*. 
i-lilnyaMbtn'tli 308.000' SG.X00 191.000 G.:,00 6S.000 JS3.000 
St days last m'tu 232.000 11,500 'JC,000 7,500 53,500 273.000 
Sales. Flour. Whait. Corn. Hue, Barley. 
38 days MM* month, 415,000 3,801.000 1.&53.O0O 13.400 !l?,500 
Jt days last month, 297,500 2,573,000 1,407,000 29,000 102,700 
2. Comparison with same time last year. 
receipts. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Rye. Liarley. Oats. 
28 days 1884 . ..308.000 26.500 191,000 6.500 rs.000 2S2.000 
28 days 1363 211,000 26,000 163,000 39,000 102,000 225,000 
sales. Flour. Wheal. Corn. Rye. Hurley. 
28davsl804 415,000 3,891.000 1,153.000 13.400 98,500 
23 days 1863 -152,000 2,416,000 2,571,000 36,300 120,000 
3. Exports from New-York Jan. 1. lo Feb. 18. 
Flour, "Wheat, Corn, Rye, Oats, 
bbls. bus. bus. buB. bus. 
1884 211,431 1,673,701 14,278 105 1,888 
1863 393,360 2,367,292 850,011 29,827 96,209 
1863 429,926 1,759,717 1,830,813 208,390 2,707 
Current Wholesale Prices. 
January 16. Fe 
Flour— Super to Kxtra State $6 50 @ 7 25 $; 
Super, to Extra Southern 7 65 @11 00 
Extra Western 7 00 @U 50 
Extra Genesee 7 80 (It 9 25 
Superfine Western.. 6 60 @ 6 70 
ItrE Floub 5 60 @ 6 70 
Corn Meal. 5 30 @ 6 20 
Wiieat— All kinds of White.. 1 68 ® 1 88 
All kinds of lied 148 ® 1 63 
Corn— Y'ellow 122 @ 1 28 
Mixed 126 @ 1 27 
Oats— Western 93 @ 93!£ 
State 91 @ 93 
Rye 128 @ 1 35 
Barley 130 ©150 
Cotton— Middlings, per lb.. . 82 f<s 
Hops, crop of 1S63, per lb 24 ® 33 
Featiierh, Live Gee6e. p. lb. 63 @ 65 
Seed— Clover, per lb 12}{@ 13% 
Tlniothv, per bushel 2 50 to 8 00 
Flax, per bushel S 10 @ S 30 
Suoai:— Urown, per lb llM^s 14% 
MOLAssEs.Xew-Orleans, p.gl.. 60 Gs 70 
Coffee. Rio, per lb 32%@ 33% 
Tobacco— Kentucky.&c,p.lb„ 14 <5t S3 
Seed Lear, per lb... 15 @ 50 
Wool— Domestic lleccc, p. lb.. 73 @ 85 
Domestic, pulled, per lb 62K@ 78 
AVool, California, unwashed. . 25 @ 55 
Tallow, per lb 12^@ 13% 
Oil Cake, per tun 46 50 " 
Pork— -Mess, per bbl 19 25 
Prime, per bbl 15 25 
Beef— Plain mess . 12 50 
bruary 18. 
35 @ 7 20 
05 (911 00 
85 (§111 50 
35 (§1 9 35 
30 @ 6 50 
50 © 50 
35 @ 6 25 
75 @ 1 95 
56 @ 1 75 
20 (3 1 24 
27 @ 
91 © 93 
90 a 93 
28 ® 1 33 
20 @ 1 45 
81%@ 88 
35 @ 85 
63 ® 68 
14 @ 14% 
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© 13 
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Lard. In bids., per lb 12 
Butter— Western, per lb. ... 32 
State, per lb 27 
Cheese 
BBA2CB— per bushel 
Broom Corn— oer lb 
Eogs— Fresh, per dozeu. 
Eggs, Limed, per doz 
Poultry— Fowls, per lb. 
Ducks,perlb 8 @ 14 
Gecse.perlb 6 @ 9 
Turkeys, per lb ..".. . 10 © 16 
Potatoes— Mercers, p. bbl.... 3 25 
Buckeyes per bbl 102 
Peach Blow, per bbl 2 00 
Nova Scotia, per bnshcl 50 
Turnips — Ruta baga, per bbl 
Unions, Red &Yelloiv p. bbl. 
Cabbageb, per 100 
Dried Apples, per lb 
Dried Peaciiks, per lb 
Dried Raspberries, per lb.. 
Apples, choice, per bbl 
Apples, mixed lots, per bbl.. 2 50 ® 3 0(1 2 
Cranberries, per bbl 8 00 ® 8 30 7 
Pigeons, Wild, per doz .... 90 ® 1 25 1 
Pbjurie Chickens, per pair. 30 ® 55 
The tables given herewith exhibit in a condensed, but 
comprehensive form, 'the transactions in the Breadstuff 
markets. The most satisfactory feature, is the large vol- 
ume of sales, and the fact that these rates, unlike those of 
the previous month, have been more largely for export 
and consumption than for mere speculation. The in- 
creased value of gold has kept up the export demand, 
and maintained prices more nearly uniform than they 
would otherwise have been, with the large supplies re- 
ceived by the railroads. As v»e have previously demon- 
strated, the higli gold premium is directly beneficial to 
the agricultural interests, whatever Its effects upon other 
classes The Corn market, which has been excited all 
winter by the wild speculations of a few dealers, Is now 
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left more to Its natural course. The leading operator 
went crazy Feb. pit), and on the Slh commenced n slab- 
bing onslaught upon his supposed enemies in Ihe Corn 
Exchange. He Is now Indulging In mental speculation-. 
In a Tombs cell. Government agenta have bought corn 
pretty largely for Cavalry use. The new, or last crop is 
coming In more/reeljr, and m better ordei than ntusl ... 
Ontsjiave been quietly but largely purchased l,y Govern- 
ment agents.. ..Provisions have been very active, espe- 
cially hog products, perk and laid, which have advanced 
materially, as shown in the price table Seeds aie more 
sought after at firmer rates The accompanying Table 
shows Ihe change In prices of the principal farm pioducls. 
The WOOL Market was dull early In February, but 
after 'he President's Proclamation calling for 500,000 
[roops to take the field very soon, the transactions In low 
grades of Foreign and Domestic, especially the former, 
became quite large, still there fs no I <A a mate- 
rial rise in prices unless 11 be brought about by a ri*e In 
gold and exchange. The Inquiry for medium and fine 
wools has been rather moderate, as holders have been 
asking prices above the limits of buyers, in view of the 
greatly reduced stocks of such goods available In this 
market. A number of auction sales held, and others 
announced in this city and in Boston, Interfere with 
regular operations. The market Is now strong for nil 
descriptions, the principal holders claiming lather higher 
prices for the more desirable qualities. 
Xhe l,ive Stock ^Tlarltcl* have been 
pretty active. Beef cattle have sold higher this week 
than at any previous date since 1855; the best premium 
animals as high as I5c.iS)16c. for the estimated dressed 
weight ; other grades at 9.' 2 c. to 13c. ; few animals so poor 
as not to bring 10c. These figures, however, are 1c. to2c. 
above the general average for the month.:. Hogs have 
advanced materially .... Milch cows arejuslnowin less 
demand, but the general prices are pretty well up.... 
Sheep have come in freely with an occasional exception, 
and have not advanced materially. 
3-Hertisements. 
Advertisements to be sure of insertion must be re- 
ceived BEFORE the lOth of the preceding- month. 
IV. B.— Xo Advertisement of Patent Medicine* or s^rrt 
remedies desired. Parties unknown to the Editors personal 
■7/ or by reputation, are requentetl to furnish good references. 
We desire to be sure that advertisers wilt do what they prom 
ise to do. By living up to these requirements, tee hope u 
m/tke. the advertising pages valuable not only to the readers. 
but to the advertisers themselves. 
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To Parents and Guardians. 
Wanted, a number of well- trained, manlv, and ambitious 
lads, 14 to 16 years old. from pood families, willing to be 
bound for a series of years, with the consent of their parents 
or cuardlang (with whom tbev mnrt reeide\ to LEARN or 
to PERFECT themselves in the arts of TYPE-SETTING. 
rROOK-HEAPING. PKESSWOKK, STEREOTYPING, or 
I'.OOK-BINDLNG, under the best aitRpiees and on the most 
liberal terms. AfewGEKMAN boys and ijirls can be em- 
ployed in Borao of the departments. 
JOHN A GRAY <fc GREEN, 
^ 16 and is Jacob street, New- York. 
^MTAIV-TKIK — Five or Six Nursery Hands' 
»™ Men and Boy* that have hnd some experience in the 
buaineas. Address, with particulars. 
JOHN WAMPLER Dayton, Ohio. 
UB< IIU; V^t STATE AORICitLX,- 
TIJRAL COMJ.OE. 
The term commences Feb. £3. This Institution is support- 
ed by the State, has a full corps of profe^iorp. a farm, war- 
dens, fine stock, an excellent chemical laboratorv, &c. Stu- 
dents arc received for a full course of four years, or to a 
select course of anv length. The course of enidV 1ft very fufl, 
embracing all the brandies of a cood English and ncient.nc 
education. Students are required to labor three hour? oacb 
day, and a moderate compensation is allowed. Tnitlon freo 
to students from the State; toothers, 820 per annum. Board 
is furnished at rost. For further particulars, address 
T. C. ABBOT. President, Lansing, Michigan. 
TO MANUFACTURERS. 
The subscribers olTer for sale at very lowratea, to manu- 
facturers, several fine pieces of land within a few minutes 
walk of the Railroad depot at Flushing, Long Island. 
Flushing is half an hour distant from New-York, by railroad 
running ten times each day. and oilers unusual facilities for 
manufacturing purposes. "Apply to 
PARSONS & CO., Flushing, h. I. 
Prairie View Farm For Sale. 
For *i\le, a beautiful farm of 160 acres, situated near the 
Fox River in the town of Oswego, Kendall Co„ Illinois, 3>^ 
miles from the station on the Chicago, Bnrlin^ton and Qnincy 
R. R., 2^ from the village of Oswego and G from the city o't 
Oswego'and 6 from the city of Aurora. The improvement* 
are all permanent and particularly well adapted to stock 
purposes. A well furnl«hrd house, and large barn with 
stabling for 50 cattle. A thriftv Apple orchard. Peach, Plum, 
Pear and Cherry trees, both dwari and standard : also all the 
small fruits with a good variety of grapes, most of the above 
In bearing. A fine Durham stock, norsea, tools and house- 
hold farnitnre will be sold with the farm if desired. For 
further particulars address the subscriber at Oswego, 111. 
P. PORTER WIGGINS. 
