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INStTR- 
ance Company, Vincennes, Indiana. 
Charter Unlimited. Granted January 2d, 1850. 
CAPITAL $50,000! 
For the Insurance of Horses, Mules, Prize Bulls, Sheep, and Cattle, 
of every description, against the combined risks of Fire, Water, 
Accidents, and Disease. 
Losses paid in 30 days after proof of death. 
DIRECTORS. 
Joseph G. Bowman, John Wise, 
Hiram Decker, M.D., Alvin W. Tracy, 
Isaac Mass, Abner T. Ellis, 
George D. Hay, Abm. Smith, 
Thomas Bishop. 
JOSEPH G. BOWMAN, Pres't. 
B. S. Whitney, Sec'y. Wm. Burtch, Treasurer. 
jy Agents solicited throughout the Union. Address B. S. 
Whitney, Sec'y., Vincennes, Indiana. my ly 
WHEELBARSOAVS. 
various kinds and sizes. 
Canal and Coal Barrows, of 
**fAGONSi — Sm »]?_ or double of any required 
Also, Axels and Wheels. 
shape. 
( ARTS.— Hand and Ox Carts, and Wheels of different sizes, 
/ made of the best material at short notice. 
MOWING MACHINES.— These have been tried in 
this neighborhood, and found to work well, on smooth 
land. Price §15. 
ri ARDEN IMPLEMENTS. — Superior Cast-steel 
%JT Shovels, Spades, and Spading Forks, Weeding Hoes, Seuf- 
flers ; also, Rakes, Trowels, and Hand Cultivators. This last im- 
plement facilitates garden operations greatly. 
CLARK'S QUINEBAl'G SCYTHE R5ELES 
are covered with the celebrated Quinebaug whetstone grit, 
and are all invariably double coated. For setting a good edge, 
they are unrivalled and every fanner who would mow fast and 
easy, will use them in preference to any other rifle. 
ipi UAN3 AN® OTHER FERTILISERS, con- 
%yf stantly on hand and for sale on reasonable terms. 
Guano — Genuine Peruvian of the best quality. 
Bone Dust — of superior quality, in barrels. Those in want 
will do well to secure it soon. 
Plaster. — Ground Plaster, in barrels. 
Poudrette — at manufacturers' prices. 
A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
189 and 191 Water street. 
EAGLE PLOWS. — Many plows having been sold 
under the name of the Eagle Plow, which are not 
genuine, this is to give notice that all plows sold in this city 
under that name, to ensure confidence, will have our name 
marked on the beam, and no others purchased here, can be relied 
on as genuine without this brand. 
%°^r° Be particular, also, as to the name, number, and street, 
which should be 
A. B. ALLEN & CO., 189 and 191, Water St., New York. 
"f" ONG-ISLAND LANJD FOR SALE— 10,000 
h A acres. — The undersigned is engaged in improving and 
eultivating the wild lands of Long Island, on the borders of the 
Long-Island Railroad, about 50 miles from the city of New York, 
at Lake Road, or Irvington. Several years' experience, and a 
thorough knowledge of the soil and its capabilties to produce, 
enable him to say confidently, that these lands are equal to any 
land on Long Island when cultivated in the same manner. That 
all kinds of fruit, grain, and vegetables, that are produced on any 
part of the island, can be raised upont these lands, which are 
now offered for sale in parcels to suit purchasers and settlers, 
from small lots of a few acres to 100, 1,000, or even 10,000 acres. 
To capitalists, or persons desirous to purchase a large tract of 
valuable land, well situated, of easy access to the best markets in 
this country, in a perfectly healthy climate, in the midst of a great 
game region, the woods abounding in deer and wild birds, whilst 
the neighboring bays and waters of the island are filled with 
wild fowl and fish iii great abundance and variety. 
One of the finest trout streams of the island runs through this 
land, and in the north parts of the tract, is the famous Ronkon- 
koma Pond, or Lake, one of the most beautiiful sheets of water 
that can be found anywhere, of about three miles in circuit, the 
shores and banks of which are pleasant and picturesque in a high 
degree. 
Persons settling here, have all the advantages of growth and 
rise of property of a new country, with all the privileges of an 
old-settled country, as by a ride of three to five miles, churches 
and schools of various denominations may be found, of more than 
100 years' standing. Title perfect, and will be sold on advan- 
tageous terms, and at a low price. 
Apply to A. B. ALLEN & Co., 191 Water at., N. Y., DEWEY 
& WOOD, 82 Nassan St., N. Y., or EDGAR F. PECK, 30G State 
street, Brooklyn, N. Y. my 3t 
BOOKS FOR THE PEOPLE. 
C. M. SAXTON, 
AGRICULTURAL BOOKSELLER, 
120 FULTON STREET, N. Y. 
A 
lien's Treatise on the Grape "Vine, with 
Illustrations. §1.12^ cents, cloth — $1 in paper covers. 
Allen's American Herd Book, price S3. The 
only book of the kind ever published in America. 
Allen's American Farm Rook, price §1 cloth— 
75 cts. paper. A complete practical guide for the management 
of the farm. 
The American Architect. — Complete in 24 num- 
bers, at 25 cents each, or $5 for 24 numbers. $6, bound in 2 vols. 
Saxons American Farmer's Almanac for 
1851. 
Gunn's Domestic Medicine. — Gunn's Domestic 
Medicine; or, Poor Man's Friend in the hour of affliction, pain, 
and sickness. Raymond's new revised edition, improved and en- 
larged. 
Dana's Prize Essay on Manures. — An Essay 
on Manures, submitted to the Trustees of the Massachusetts So- 
ciety for promoting Agriculture, for their premium. By Samuel 
L. Dana. 
Slrowne's American Bird Fancier, consider- 
ed in reference to rearing, feeding, and management of cage 
and house birds. Price 50 cents in muslin, or 25 cents with 
paper covers. 
Miner's American ISee Keeper's Manual, 
price $1, cloth — 75 cents in paper covers; being a Practical 
Treatise on the History and Domestic Economy of the Honey 
Bee, embracing a full illurtration of the whole subject, with the 
most approved methods of managing this insect, through every 
branch of its culture, the result of many years' experience. Illus- 
trated with three hundred accurate figures. 
Browne's American Poultry Yard.— The 
American Poultry Yard ; comprising the Origin, History and 
Description of the different breeds of Domestic Poultry, with 
complete directions for their Breeding, Crossing, Rearing, Fatten- 
ing and Preparation for Market ; including specific directions for 
Caponising Fowls, and for the treatment of the principal dis- 
eases to which they are subject; drawn from authentic sources 
and personal obsesvation. Illustrated with numerous Engravings. 
By D. J. Browne, author of the Sylva Americana. 
Buist's Family Kitchen Gardener, containing 
plain and accurate descriptions of all the different species and 
varieties of culinary vegetables, with their Botanical, English, 
French and German names, alphabetically arranged, and the bett 
mode of cultivating them in the garden or under glass ; with a 
description of implements, and medicinal herbs in general use. 
Also, descriptions and characters of the most select fruits, their 
management, propagation, &c, illustrated with 25 engravings — 
By Robert Buist, author of the American Flower Garden Direc- 
tory, Rose Manual, &c. Price 75 cents ; mail edition 50 cents. 
Just published by C. M. SAXTON, 120 Fuiton St., up stairs. 
BOOKS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, apper- 
taining to Agriculture, Horticulture, Domestic and Rural 
Economy, Natural History, &c, procurable in this city at reason- 
able prices, by A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
189 and 191 Water st. N. Y. 
COTTON, HAY, AND OIL PRESSES, of the 
best kinds, ready for use, packed and delivered, for the 
following prices : — 
Cotton Press, to pack 300 lbs., 885. 
« " " 400 " $110. 
« " « 500 " §135. 
Hay Press, to pack 100 " §60. 
« « " 150 " $70. 
« « « 200 " $80. 
" » " 300 " $105. 
Seed Presses for oil, at prices varying from $75 to $600. 
A. B. ALLEN & Co. 189 and 191 Water st. N. Y. 
IMPROVED STOCK.— Durham, Herford, and Devon 
Cattle ; Saxon, Merino, Cotswold, Leicester and South-Down 
Sheep ; Lincolnshire, Suffolk, and Chinese Pigs. All these supe- 
rior breeds, can be had of the subscriber, of the best quality, and 
will be shipped to any port of the country 
SAMUEL ALLEN, 189 Water st.,N. Y. 
PRUNING IMPLEMENTS.— BUI Hooks, Saws, 
Edging Knives, Shears, Nippers, Scissors, and Flower 
Gatherers ,_ 
A. B. ALLEN & Co. 189 191, Water St., N. Y. 
