1870.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
399 
'Agriculturist' Canvassers 
ATTENTION!!! 
iue a new article, long demanded 
Families, Hotels, and Boarding- ho uses. 
The Universal Sharpener, 
forall Tnhle Cutlery, Shears, and Scissors. It crfves quickly 
2. perfect I v sharp, evenly-bev elled edge, and no wear opon 
the blade. So simple a child can nse it. Eeeps always in 
order. Will last a lifetime. Effec five, convenient, durable. 
Pricf $1.0*3. Sold whollv by Canvassers, with exclusive 
sale, if desired, and on liberal terms. Sam pie sent on receipt 
of price, or illustrated circular on request. 
A. C. IVES, Sole Proprietor, 
Office Meriden Cutlery Co., 45 Eeekman St., New York. 
Block-Tin Pipe, united with Solid Lead Covering. 
We ire now prepared to supply the above in quantities to 
Bnft Miirchasers. and to warrant it in all respects. 
The Tin forms about one-quarter the thickness of the com- 
bined Pipe, and the lead covering effectually protects it from 
external injury. The strength of this Pipe is equal to that 
of a Lead Pipe of twice its weight, and it can be confidently 
recommended to all who have any apprehension of 
injury from tJie use of Lead Pipe. 
TATHAM & BROTHERS. 
New York and Philadelphia. 
LITTLE GIANT LEVER HORSE-POWER.— 
Strong, Durable, Simple, Cheap, easy for horses. Will 
do all work. Persons using them say they are the best 
Send for Circular to 
JOHN W. QUINCy, 93 William St., New York. 
uVx^S^^ec^^ 
For Marking Clothing, &c.. Single. 35 cts„ 4: for 
SI ; per doz., ft'*. '-25, nv mail, paid ; per gross, $23.50. 
*' More convenient than Ink."— American Agriculturist. 
"Invaluable for marking linen."— Gocley's Lady's Book. 
A few more Agents wanted. 
Indelible Pencil Co., North.oipton, Mass. 
TRADE 
MARK Z'. 
Soups and Beef Tea for the Million. 
Strengthening Nourishment! Economvin housekeeping! 
LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT, the same 
that received the highest prizes at Paris, Havre, and Amster- 
dam, and that i-i supplied to the British, French, Russian, 
Prussian, and other Governments. None genuine without 
the signatures of Baron Lieblg, the inventor, and of Dr. 
Max V. Pertenkofer. delegate, on every jar. 
J. MrLHAUS' SONS. Company's Agents, 183 Broadway, 
New York. For sale everywhere. 
~SPENCERIAN 
STEEL PENS. 
Fourteen Numbers, differing in flexibility and flne- 
lesa; adapted to every stt/le of writing. 
Their Superiority acknowledged by all Penmen. 
For sale by all Qrst-clnss Stationers. 
£37" Sample Card, artistically arranged and securely 
inclosed, sent by mail upon receipt of Twenty-five cents. 
Send for Circulars. Address, 
IVISON, ELAKEMAN, TAYLOR & CO., 
13S & lit) (irnnil Street, StwYork. 
GRAY'S MION CHARTS. 
Simple and durable Guide for cutting Men and Roys' 
Clorhlng uud Ladles' Dresses, Will last a lifetime, subject 
to nil the changes ol Fashion. Warranted to cut all sizes 
perfectly accurate. Any person can use them. They are 
S rlnted upon a paper that will neither break nor tear. Full 
irectlons w printed ou each Chart. Single Charts or full 
lets sent by mail, post-paid, on receijrt or the following re- 
tall prices: Ladles' Drees, Boys' Sack Coat and Vest Charts. 
!i. Pants and Men's Sack Coat Charts, $1.50 each, or 
full set (.5 Charts), J5. Vctents wanted. 
Address UNION CHART CO., Oraneeville, Ohio, or, B. 
It. ROGERS & CO.. Chicago. Illinois. 
The Western Farmer l^S^A^ 
For Western Farmers. j^^SSm 
ro all interested in western Farmin?. $2 a Tear : 3 Months, 
-i ( entS, 
Agents wanted everywhere. Good par. 
WESTERS FARMER, Mndl-on. Wis. 
ft D. PUTNAM & CO.. Produce Commission 
^!!™™t r , c Y 1 ,' 5 *?-°- '""''eari.st.. New York. " Qnh-tc sales 
^SSSJ^P^^ »" °" ^ek^Sce-cnr- 
K»lJCAxibr¥ — for FARMERS.— For 
"' Information apnly to W. S. CLARK. President Vassa- 
clinsetts Agrtcultnral College. Amherat. Mass. 
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INCORPORATED 1831. 
XjXIF'j 
1*1 
OF P1TTSI 
THOS. F, PLUNKETT, 
-President. 
JAMES FRANCIS, 
Vice-Presiflesit. 
BESJ. CHICKERIXG, 
Scc'y and Treas'r 
JACOB L GREEXE, 
Ass't Secretary. 
Failure to Pay Premium does no) Forfeit 
tlie Policy at any Time ; but the Policy will be con- 
tinued in force until the Premiums already paid are fully 
earned by the cost of insurance. Should the assured die 
within the period of continued insurance, the Full 
Amount of the Policy will lie Paid, the same as 
if all Premiums had been paid when due. except that the 
Premiums overdue and unpaid will be deducted. 
Examples.— Claims actually paid under this feature : 
JAMES JOYCE, of New York, insured for 
81,000, died Four Months after his Premium 
was Due and Unpaid. Amount paid. SI, 000, less 
one Semi- Annual Premium. 
MAXIMILLIA.V MECKEL, of Cleveland, 
insured for S1,000, died Niaic Months after his 
Premium was Due and Unpaid. Amonut paid, 
SI, 000, less one Premium. 
SAMUEL W. MASON, of Concord, insured for 
SI, 000, died Thirteen Months after his Pre- 
mium was Due and Unpaid. Amount paid, 
gl.OOO, less two Premiums. 
This feature is absolutely Secured to the 
Policy Holder by a Law of the Common* 
wealth of Massachusetts, GUARAN- 
TEEING EVERY" DAY'S IN- 
SURANCE PATD FOR. 
PURELY MUTUAL- 
All the Profits Belong to the Policy Holders, 
and are divided Annually anions Policies in force two 
years. Dividends paid annually in cash, or used to increase 
the amount of insurance. 
Economical management; safe Investments; careful se- 
lection of lives ; prompt and honorable settlements ; liberal 
conditions of travel and residence. 
GOOD ACENTS WANTED. 
For information, apply at the home office, or to thr fol- 
lowing General Agents: 
F. J. FOSS & F.. A. GAMWF.LL, 
95 1-3 Washington Sr.. Boston. 
J. H. FRANCIS, 271 Broadway, Now York. 
W. n. GRAVES. 329 Wnlnnt St., Philadelphia. 
JENKINS & MASON, 349 River St.. Troy, K. Y. 
McAVOY & SMITH, Wtto. N. Y. 
HrNE & HILLMAN. Cleveland, Ohio. 
GREENE & TILFORD. Indianapolis, [nil. 
R. S. WHEELER, Detroit, Mich. 
J. F. PEARL, Fair Haven, Conn. 
A. S. COFFIN. Providence. R. I. 
Br GEORGE E . WARING, Jr.' 
01 Ogden Farm. Agrfcnlraritl Engineer of Central Park, N. 
T. : author of " Draining tor Urofll and for Health," &c. A 
Guide for Farmers, young and old. in every department of 
Agriculture, ft*) paired and 113 engravings. $8.50. Seo 
splendid editorial notice in .Tulv nnmher of tliis paper, and 
In N. Y. Tribune. Heartilv endorsed hv personal Nil.]* 
from Presidents of N". Y.. Vt.". N. H . III. Kan. ami Neb. State 
Agricultural Societies. Aof.nt^ Wanted, a splendid sell- 
ing hook In the hands of active men and w.anen. Address 
the Publishers. E. I!. Treat & Co.. iwi Broadway, N. Y. 
Also. THE NATIONAL HANH-BOOK OF FACTS ANH 
FIGURES. Historical. Political. Documentary, and Statis- 
tical, from the foundation of the Government to the present 
time— 1ST0. 408 pages. Illustrated, tl.50. 
Foremost in the Rank of Music Books. 
EICHAEDSON'S NEW METHOD 
For the Piano Forte. 
Its great popnlaritv still continues. Annual Pale 25.000. 
Price $S/n. Sent post-paid to anv address on receipt of 
price. OLIVER DTTSON & CO,, Boston. CHAS. H. THT- 
SON & CO., New York. 
All Wanting farms.— 9.000 neres, pood 
soil, mild climate. <w miles *onth of Philadelphia. Price 
only $25 per acre. Also Improved farms. Theplnce Is erod- 
ing more rapldlv Than almost anv other place In the United 
States. Thousaiids are settling Vddref« 
C. K. LAN IMS. VIneland, X. J. 
Empire Mutua 
Life Insurance Company 
OF NEW YORK.. 
Office, - 139 Broadway. 
Success the Criterion of Excellence. 
The E.MPIflE has achieved a success unparalleled in the his- 
tory of Life Insurance. 3-">4:9 Policies were issued 
in tlie first Twelve Months. Insuring 
S7,813,SriO.OO, which is the largest initial year's business 
ever done by a Life Insurance Company. 
AAD WHY XOT? 
Notice the following Liberal Features: 
Ordinary "Whole Life Policies^aljsolutcly Xon-For= 
fcitablc from payment of the first annual premium. 
All other Policies No ii-Forfe it able after two annual 
payments. 
All Policies incontestable for usual cause?, and abso- 
lutely incontestable after two annual premiums. 
All restriction upon travel and residence removed, 
and no permits required. 
One-third of all premiums loaned to the insured, if 
desired, and no notes required. 
No accumulation of Interest on Deferred Premi- 
ums, and no increase of annual payment on any class of 
policies. 
Dividends Accumulative, the surplus being re- 
turned to the Policy-holder, equitably in proportion to his 
contribution thereto. 
The business of the Company conducted upon the Mutual 
Plan. 
Example of the Non-Forfeiture Plan of the 
Empire. 
Age of the Party insured, 35— Ordinary Whole-Life Policy. 
One Annual Premium ) "Will 
Two " Premiums I continue 
Three " " ■ the poller 
Four " " in 
Flvo " " force 
\ 3 years and 3 days 
I -I « " 12 " 
l G .. .. 27 .. 
8 " " 46 '■ 
ilO " " 5»i " 
FIRST-CLASS AGENTS WANTFP In all parts of the conn- 
try. Apply at the Home Otlice, ]SS Broadway. 
OFFICERS: 
B. HILTON SCRIBNEB, President. 
GEO, w. SMITH. Vice-President. 
SIDNEY W. CROFUT, Seen tarv. 
.. 1!. WATERS!. Actuary. 
THOS. K. JfARCT, M.LV Medical Exam'r 
EVERET f CLAPP, Superintendent. 
MACY HAS IT~ 
Every new thing, i»Iao>- has u. 
If you order anything, Mncy has It. 
Any advantage In price, Macy has ll 
We buy and sell lor cash— 3Iacy has it. 
Every new book, ftlacy lias it, 
Everything In Lace Goods, Uacy has It. 
Hosiery. Gloves, Underwear, I>Iacy has it. 
Small WareB, Trimmings, &c. Ulacy h:ts it. 
All at popular prices— Macy always liae It, 
rash orders, by Mall, or Express. 
R. H. MACY, Hih St. & 6th Ave.. New York. 
FOR BOLIVIA, 
Via Si. Thomas* and Para. 
The Steamship WN. TIBBETTS, F. IT. Leonard. 
Commander, will sail October 1st, and each second i 
thereafter. 
3'20 Acres of Laud and Pl&ssage for 9100. 
Cabin Fine. Including meals. $ioo gold or Its equivalent. 
rhose who co out by this steamship to settle will i. 
320 acres ol land, as a free silt from the Company. Full par- 
ticulars will be sent on application. 
Apply at the office of the Company, 44 Kilbysu >'< 
or to BAKfiB & HDRLBI T. 41 South 6L, New York 
A. D. PIPEK, Pres t C. A C. Co. of Bolivia. 
AGTC PHOTOGRAPHS— The Greatest Wonder 
of the Age— Curious and amusing. *5 cts. a package. 
Tlie Ubrarti of Lore. Etiquette. Courtship, and Marriage 
Books for 50 cts. Send to W. C. Wbvtss, 3 Astor Place. N S". 
To the SOUTH.— Cheap Farm? on easyterrns. 
Fine openings for farmers and tradesmen. Send for 
List.— Columbian Southern Land Agency. 33 Park Row.N.T. 
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