editor’s table. 
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GEbitorV ®able. 
Catechism of Agricul"; -tral Chemistry and 
Geology, for the Use of Schools. By James 
F. W. Johnston, of Scotland. With an introduction 
by John Pitkin Norton, of Connecticut. Published 
by Erastus H. Pease, Albany, N. Y. pp. 74. Price 
20 cents. We are mistaken if this little book does not 
work a revolution in the study of agricultural science 
in this country. No person can hereafter complain 
about not understanding the scientific terms of agri¬ 
culture; for this little publication so clearly and sim¬ 
ply explains them, that the merest child can under¬ 
stand. Moreover, as it can be read in three hours, and 
costs but a pittance, there are none so poor or so busy 
that they cannot spare the money to purchase and the 
time to read it. It has the recommendation of the 
Secretary of State and other eminent men, and is to 
be introduced into all the common schools of New 
York. Such is our estimation of the value of this 
publication, that we mean to give some extracts from 
it in our next. For sale by Saxton & Miles, 205 
Broadway. 
Spirit of the Times. This sprightly sporting 
paper has come out in handsome new type of a larger 
size generally than the last volume, which greatly im¬ 
proves its appearance, and makes it altogether more 
readable—at least to our over-worked eyes. Several 
new contributors have come to the aid of the Spirit in 
its present volume, “men of mark” and full of fun. 
Any one in search of horse lore or the sports of the field, 
and who wants an hour’s hearty laugh once a week, 
will “ please walk up to de captin’s offus ” and douse his 
“ tin ” for the Spirit. Published by John Richards, 
No. 1 Barclay street, N. Y. Edited by Wm. T. Porter. 
A weekly folio of 12 pages. Price $5 a year. 
Stable Economy, by John Stewart. The Amer¬ 
ican edition, with notes and additions, by A. B. Allen. 
Published by D. Appleton & Co., 200 Broadway, N. Y., 
378 pages, illustrated with numerous wood-cuts. Price 
$1,00. This work is considered the best ever published 
in Great Britain on the subject of which it treats, and is 
standard authority there. Whether we have improved it 
any in this edition, we shall leave the public to judge. 
It is very handsomely got up by the publishers, and is 
one of the most useful and elegant books for its price 
which has been issued from the press this season. 
The Taconic System; based on observations in 
New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and 
Rhode Island. By Ebenezer Emmons, M. D., pp. 65, 
quarto, illustrated by wood-cuts and plates. Price 
$1. We are not much of a Geologist, and do not feel 
qualified, therefore, to give an opinion of this work; 
but others who have made this noble science a study, 
speak highly of Dr. Emmons’book, and say that he has 
completely established his views upon the Taconic 
system. The plates are uncommonly well done. 
The tracing is soft and delicate, and at the same time 
very distinct. 
The South-Western Farmer. Edited by N. G. 
North and M. W. Philips, Raymond, Miss. A weekly 
paper of 8 pages. Price $3 a year. We have received 
No. 1, of Vol. 4, cf this spirited and excellent period¬ 
ical, commencing a new series. It is arrayed in a new 
and handsome dress, and does great credit to its enter¬ 
prising publisher. Dr. Philips, the junior editor, is 
one of our own most valued contributors, and it affords 
us great pleasure to bear witness to his and Mr. North’s 
abilities in the conduct of a paper which is doing great 
good at the south-west, m advancing the science and a 
more enlightened practice of agriculture in that highly 
favored region. We wish the South Western Farmer 
the success it richly merits, and will gladly receive 
subscriptions for it at this office. In return, both edi¬ 
tors will please consider themselves duly appointed 
agents of the American Agriculturist, and we respect¬ 
fully request all other editors thus to act for us. 
A Practical Treatise on Humanity to Honey 
Bees: or, Directions for the Management of Honey 
Bees, upon an improved and Humane Plan, by which 
the lives of Bees may be preserved, and abundance of 
Honey of a superior quality be obtained. By Edward 
Townley. For sale by-Saxton & Miles. 162 pages. 
Price 50 cents. Any one desirous of learning all 
about bees cannot do better than purchase Mr. Town- 
ley’s little book, or give him a call in Canal street, 
where he keeps an extensive apiary. 
Crabb’s English Synon ymes, with copious Illus¬ 
trations and explanations, drawn from the best writers. 
A new edition, enlarged. By George Crabb, M. A. 
Published by Harper and Brothers, 82 Cliff st., New 
York. In one volume, double columns, 8vo., 535 pages. 
Price $2,37. This book holds the same distinguished 
rank among the Dictionaries of Synonymes, as Web¬ 
ster’s or Johnson’s great works do among defining dic¬ 
tionaries. In this last edition, the author has made 
some striking improvements, arranging the words in a 
scientific manner, arising from their alliance in sense, 
or from the general nature of the subjects ; thus afford¬ 
ing the advantage of a better connected explanation of 
terms, more or less allied to each other. At the same 
time, the purpose of reference is more fully answered 
by an index so copious, that the reader may immedi¬ 
ately turn to the particular article sought for. We 
think he has eminently succeeded in his plan. Every 
student of the English language, and all who aim to be 
correct and perspicuous writers, should have this ex¬ 
cellent work lying on their table for constant refer¬ 
ence. 
Eclectic Magazine. A selection from the best 
Foreign Periodicals. By Professor Agnew. Published 
monthly by Leavitt, Trow & Co., 194 Broadway, N Y. 
Price $6,00 a year, or $5,00 in advance. The selec¬ 
tions for this Magazine are admirable, giving at a com¬ 
paratively trifling sum the cream of foreign literature. 
Report of the Commissioner of Patents for 
1844. This is a Document of 520 pages, 8vo., in which 
Mr., Ellsworth has brought together a much larger 
amount of information bearing upon Agriculture than 
in any previous report. It is a work of great labor and 
value, and every intelligent farmer should make it a 
point to possess himself of it. Several of the articles are 
quite elaborate, particularly those of present pressing 
interest, like the disease in potatoes, and preparation of 
provisions for the English market. We shall endeavor 
to give a synopsis of this Report in our next, and in the 
meanwhile we heartily recommend its perusal to all 
interested in the advancement of agriculture and the 
arts. 
M’Culloch’s Universal Gazetteer. A Diction¬ 
ary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the va¬ 
rious Countries, Places, and principal Natural Objects 
in the World, by J. R. M’Culloch, Esq. In which the 
articles relating to the United States have been great¬ 
ly multiplied and extended, and adapted to the present 
condition of the country, and to the wants of its citi¬ 
zens. By Daniel Haskell, A. M. Illustrated with 
seven large maps. Published by Harper & Brothers, 
82 Cliff st., New York. In two volumes, double col¬ 
umns, imperial octavo, of over 1100 pages each. Price, 
handsomely bound, $6,50. Mr. M’Culloch is known as 
one of the most able, indefatigable, and accurate writ¬ 
ers on Geography, Commercial Statistics, See., &c., in 
England; and in his Dictionary before us, with the 
additions of Mr. Haskell, the Messrs. Harpers have pre¬ 
sented the American public later and more reliable 
information on the subjects of which it treats, than 
can be found in any other book we know extant, at 
double its price. 
