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with as good a subscription as that of any agri¬ 
cultural journal that has ever.been published in the 
United States. It is our intention not only to de¬ 
serve success, but, by the Messing of Providence, 
to obtain it. Three months since we were called 
upon for a second edition for Vol. L, this is com¬ 
pletely exhausted, and we are now printing the 
third edition. This is certainly encouraging, and 
leaves us no cause of complaint. To those who 
have so kindly and actively volunteered in our be¬ 
half, we return our grateful thanks, and hope that 
their exertions will still be continued. A greater 
good can not be done than by the dissemination of 
well-conducted agricultural journals. 
Ayrshire and Yorkshire Cows. —Referring to 
the advertisement of these fine animals, we can 
only say, that we are assured they are well bred 
of their kind, and approved good milkers, and will 
be sold very low, as the owner is about to dispose 
of his farm. They are near the city, and can 
easily be seen. For further particulars address 
the editor of this paper. 
Guano Manure. —All know that this is the ex¬ 
crements of birds, found in large quantities on the 
islands of the Pacific. Now flamingoes, pelicans, 
and other birds, congregate in great numbers on 
the Florida keys, and have undoubtedly left their 
excrements there. Can any one inform us whether 
in sufficient quantity to make the manure easily 
procured, or worth transportation to the main¬ 
land? 
Salt as Manure. —In the interior of France 
300 lbs. of salt are esteemed equivalent to 3,000 
to 5,000 lbs. of plaster, for manuring land. 
Large Grapes.-— Bunches of grapes have been 
produced in New Orleans, this season, weighing 
6 lbs. 
To Horticulturists. —It is particularly request¬ 
ed that the horticulturists of Boston, Philadelphia, 
Baltimore, and other places, be present at the 
ensuing show and fair of the American Institute, 
next month, with specimens of the products of 
their gardens, especially in the way of fruits and 
vegetables. 
Sale of Sheep. —We would call the attention 
of those wishing to purchase South-Down or Long- 
Woolled sheep, to the advertisement of Messrs. 
S. & J. Wait. They have been importers for 
several years from some of the choicest flocks in 
England, and they unquestionably possess a fine 
lot. 
Great Sale of Wool.— We understand that 
the Messrs. Morrell of Tompkins county, have sold 
their present year’s clip of wool for 50 cents per 
lb. Their flock is of the Saxon blood, 2,000 in 
number, and averages 2\ lbs. per fleece. We 
should think $2,500 a pretty good sum these times 
for two farmers to finger for their clip of wool 
alone. Last year they obtained only 42| cents 
per lb. 
Improved Durham Short-Horns.— We respect¬ 
fully suggest that this very long name may be 
dropped, as it now generally is in England, and 
that the race of cattle to which it is applied, may 
hereafter be simply designated as Short-Horns, or 
Durhams—either word is sufficient. 
Feel of Cattle.— -Pray, gentlemen, use the 
proper technical term handle ; and instead of ex¬ 
claiming, such an animal is “ a good feeler,” or 
“feels well,” say it is a “good handler,” or 
“ handles well.” 
Out of. —This term is improper, applied to a 
male; but proper, applied to a female. Say “ got 
by,” or simply by” such a male; “ out of” such 
a female. 
Sired by, also, is improper. Animals have 
dams as well as sires, and the eccentric John 
Randolph, without intending in the slightest de¬ 
gree to be profane, said that one might with as 
much propriety write “ damned by” as “ sired by.” 
It would be perfectly proper to say of any domestic 
animal thus; Rudolph, sire Rolla, dam Kate; or 
what is better; Rudolph, got by, or by, Rolla, out 
of Kate, or vice versa. These may be called small 
matters to criticise, yet when one can as easily 
speak correctly, it is better to do so. 
New Haven County Cattle Show, Agricul¬ 
tural and Horticultural Exhibition and Fair, and 
Plowing Match, to be held at the city of New 
Haven, Ct., on the 27 th and 28th September. 
We would call especial attention to the above 
meeting. The town is one of the most attractive 
in this vicinity of itself alone, and the beautiful 
scenery around it—and then the show and fair! 
Why last year they had one thousand and twenty- 
six working oxen on the ground, all of a deep, 
glossy red, making a team of one mile and three- 
fourths long, as one item of the show. New 
Haven county, in the breed of its beautiful red 
cattle, may be called the Devonshire of America. 
It is our intention to be there in full force, for one, 
and all may be assured of a kindly welcome. 
The town is easily accessible by land or water 
—travelling cheap, and especial enjoyment in 
store. 
The New England Silk Convention will hold 
its second annual meeting at Northampton, on 
Wednesday, October 4th, at 10 o’clock A. M. 
Great Sale of a splendid lot of Durham Cattle, 
Hereford Bulls, and South-Down sheep, at Mr. C. 
N. Bement’s, Three Hills Farm, 13th of this month, 
10 o’clock A. M. 
0 s Remittances for the Agriculturist.— 
Where good bank-bills are not to be had, post¬ 
masters will remit in gold coins; or for a single 
copy, silver can be sent in twenty-five-cent pieces, 
carefully pasted in the letter. 
[£7= We are more generally in our office at 
from eight to ten o’clock, A. M. Those wishing 
particularly to see us, will be more certain of 
finding us by calling at those hours. 
