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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
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«usiness Notices, One Dollar per Line of Space. 
PROFESSOR YOUMAHS ON CLOTHES 
WASHERS AND WRINGERS. 
To the Editors of the Saratovian: 
When engaged, three or four years since, in the pre¬ 
paration of my work on Household Science, the problem 
of Mechanical devices for washing gave me serious per¬ 
plexity. I observed, inqt/ired and experimented to no 
little purpose, and was constrained, at last, to acquiesce 
in the universal feminine suffrage, that washing machines 
were dead failures; and, therefore, passed the subject by 
in the book.—Nevertheless I was not quite at ease in the 
decision. It seemed extraordinary that mechanical geni¬ 
us, which 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 wash¬ 
ing-day. At the last fair of the American Institute, in 
noting the progress in this department of inventive ingen¬ 
uity, my attention was attracted to Doty'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 the 
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 $6.], and 
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. YOU.MANS. 
Dec. 26, 1863. 
NOTE. TJie Western Factory of the above 
Clothes Washer is now also in successful operation. 
Orders, Wholesale or Retail, filled either by E. P. Doty, 
Janesville, Wis., or Wm. M. Doty, 42 Park Row, 
Times Buildings, N. Y., (late 498 Broadway.) Price 
still only $10, 
IIUTCHWSO.^’S IBIJISIVEK. 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 see ad¬ 
vertisement in this paper. 
HUTCHINSON & CO., Cayuga, N. Y. 
fc^niniJE HUMAN FACE BIVINE”, 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 
tlie Phrenological Journal and Life Illustrated for 1S64. 
New Vol. $1.50 a year. Address Fowler & Wells, 
N. Y. See prospectus, in another column. 
THE CRAIG MICROSCOPE. 
And mounted objects combine instruction with amuse¬ 
ment, the useful with the entertaining, This Micro¬ 
scope, in brass, is mailed, postage aid, 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 
FOR EVERY FAMILY, 
Pyic’s Salcratns. 
Pyle’s Baiiing Cream T:mar. 
Pyle’s Ptauified Soda. 
These articles are nut up expressly for the best class of 
family Trade, are strictly Pure, and full weight. A fair tri¬ 
al will convince any intelligent housekeeper of the Econo¬ 
my of their use. 
Py !e s ©. K. Soap. 
Pjle’sBlueing Powder. 
These articles are designed for the Washing Department, 
and have gained a reputation which bids fair to place them 
In nvpfv linnep thmno-hf\nh fhnnA.mtm. tt«_ai. ‘ « 
In every house throughout the country. For the Savin"- of 
Labor and Expense we acknowledge no rival.and simply ask 
one trial to prove their superiority. All the best class 
Grocers have, or can readily get these articles. Some, how¬ 
ever, endeavor to persuade customers that they can sunnlv 
something as good or better, for the reason that' thev make a 
larger profit: but it is the Housekeeper’s right to have'pref¬ 
erence, and theGrocer’s business to furnish goods bearin'- the 
best reputation. All articles bearing the name of .TAMES 
PYLE can be relied upon for parity and just weight. 
JAMES PYLE, Manufacturer, 
350 Washiugtou-st., cor. Franklin, New-York. 
To All who have Friends in 
THE AMY AH® WAVY. 
The Army and Navy Journal, the authoritative 
Military Gazette, is a large, 16 page weekly, invaluable 
to all persons interested in the Army and Navy, either as 
intelligent citizens, or because they have friends in the 
Service. Terms $5 a year in advance; 10 cents a num¬ 
ber. Obtainable from newsdealers generally, and of the 
Publisher, W. C. CHURCH, 192 Broadway, New-York. 
P. S.—In accordance with its plan of publishing all im¬ 
portant official reports, the Army and Navy Journal of 
Feb. 20th, and 27th contains the ENTIRE 
REPORT OF GENERAL UIcCLELLAN 
in two large 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 Office. ) 
New-York, Thursday Morning, Feb. 18,186-1. [ 
1. TRANSACTIONS AT THE NEW-YORK MARKETS. 
Receipts. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Rye. Barley. Oats. 
2S days this m’th 308.000 20,500 191,000 6,500 08,000 282,000 
24 days last in’tli 232,000 11,500 90,000 7,500 58,500 273.000 
Sales. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Rye. Barley. 
13.400 98,500 
29,000 102,700 
3. Comparison with same time last year. 
receipts. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Rye. Barley. Oats. 
28 days 1804.. ..308.000 26.500 191,000 6.500 68.000 282,000 
28 days 1863.211,000 26,000 163,000 39,000 102,000 225,000 
sales. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Rye. Barley. 
28 days 1864. 415,000 3,891,000 1,833,000 13,400 98,500 
23 days 1S03. 452,000 2.41G.000 2,571,000 36,300 126,000 
3. Exports from New-York Jan. 1. to Feb. 18. 
Flour, 
Wheat, 
Corn, 
Rye, 
Oats, 
bbls. 
bus. 
bus. 
bus. 
bus. 
..211,434 
1,653,701 
14,278 
105 
1 888 
2,367,292 
850,041 
29,827 
961209 
1,759,747 
1,830,812 
208,296 
2,757 
Current Wholesale Prices. 
January 16. February IS, 
Flour—S uper to Extra State $6 50 © 7 25 $6 25 @ 7 
7 03 @11 00 
7 00 ©It 50 
7 30 @9 25 
C 60 @ G 70 
5 SO @ G 70 
5 30 @ 6 20 
. 22 
Super, to Extra Southern 
Extra Western. 
Extra Genesee. 
Superfine Western... 
Rye Flour. 
Corn Meal. 
Wheat—A ll kinds of White 
All kinds of Red. 
Corn—Y ellow. 
Mixed. 
Oats—W estern. 
State. 
Rye. 1 
Barley. 1 
Cotton—M iddlings, per lb.... 82 @ 
Hops, crop of 1863, per lb. 24 © 33 
Feathers, Live Geese, p. lb.. 63 @ 65 
Seed—C lover, per lb. 12)4@ 13>4 
Timothy, per bushel. 2 50 @ 3 00 
Flax, per bushel. 3 10 @3 30 
Sugar—B rown, per lb. 11K@ 14)4 
MoLASSES.New-Orleans,p.gl.. 60 @ 70 
Coffee. Rio, per lb. 32)4® 33)4 
Todacco—K entucky,&c,p.lb.. 14 @ 32 
Seed Leaf, per lb. 15 @ 50 
Wool—D omestic fleece, p. lb.. 72 @ 85 
Domestic, pulled, per lb. 62)4® 78 
Wool, California, unwashed.. 25 @ 55 
Tallow, per lb. 12)4 @ 12)4 
Oil Cake, per tun. 46 50 @52 00 
Pork—M ess, per bbl. 19 25 @23 50 
Prime, per bbl. 15 25 @16 50 
Beef—P lain mess . .... 12 50 @14 50 
Lard, in bbls., per lb . 12 @ 13 
Butter—W estern, per lb_ 22 @ 23 
State, per lb. 27 @ S3 
CnEKSE. 13 @ 16 
Beans— per bushel. 2 50 @ 2 90 
Broom Corn—ner lt>. 8 @ 10 
Eggs—F resh, per dozen... 31 @ 32 
Limed, per doz. 24 @ 26 
7 65 @11 j0 
6 85 @tl 50 
7 25 @ 9 25 
6 30 @ 6 50 
5 50 @ 6 59 
5 35 @ 6 25 
1 75 @ 1 95 
1 56 @ 1 75 
@ 1 35 
92 
1 20 @1 45 
81>4@ 88 
25 @ 35 
63 ® 68 
14 @ 11)4 
3 00 ® 3 25 
3 25 @ 3 50 
ll%@ 15 
65 @ 75 
33 'A® 34 
15 @ 35 
16 @ 50 
72>4@ 85 
65 @ 73 
25 © 55 
12 > 4 ® 12 % 
49 00 @55 00 
21 00 @23 75 
16 25 @18 25 
12 25 @14 
14 
Poultry—F owls, per lb.. 
Ducks, per lb. 
Geese, per lb. 
i—.. ..i 
11 
8 @ 14 
13 _ 
24 @ 
23 @ 34 
13)4® 17 
2 00 @ 3 00 
16 © 18 
18 
10 
16 
2 25 @ 2 50 
1 i5 
2 00 @ 2 25 
1 00 @ 1 25 
5 00 
8 00 @11 00 
08 @ 11 
24 @ 2 5 
Turkeys, per lb. 10 @ 16 
Potatoes— Mercers, p. bbl.... 2 25 @ 2 75 
Buckeyes per bbl. 1 G2 @ 1 75 
Peach Blow, per bbl. 2 00 @ 2 25 
Nova Scotia, per bushel. 50 @ 60 
Turnips— Iiuta baga, per bbl @ 1 50 
Onions, Red & Yellow p.bbl. 5 50 @6 00 
Cabdages, per 100 . 8 00 @11 00 
D ried Apples, per lb. 9 @ 10 
Dried Peaches, per lb. 24 @ 25 
Dried Raspberries, per lb.. 23 @ 24 24 @ 26 
Apples, choice, per bbl. 3 50 @ 5 00 3 00 
Apples, mixed lots, per bbl.. 2 50 @ 3 00 2 50 @2 75 
Cranberries, per bbl ....... 8 00 @-8 30 7 00 @9 00 
PieEONS, Wild, per doz. 90 @ 1 25 1 00 @ 1 37 
Prairie Chickens, per pair. 30 @ 55 44 @ 50 
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 sales, 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 we have previously demon¬ 
strated, the high 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 
left more to its natural course. The leading operate* 
went crazy Feb. 5th, and on the 8th commenced a stab 
bing onslaught upon his supposed enemies in the Corn 
Exchange. He is now indulging in menial speculations, 
in a Tombs cell. Government agents have bought corn 
pretty largely for Cavalry use. The new, or last crop is 
coming in more freely, and in better order than usual_ 
Oats have been quietly but largely purchased by Govern¬ 
ment agenls— Provisions have been very active, espe 
oially hog products, pork and lard, which have advanced 
materially, as shown in the price table.... Seeds are more 
sought after at firmer rates ...The accompanying Table 
shows the change in prices of the principal farm products. 
The WOOL Market was dull early in February, but 
after the President’s Proclamation calling for 500,000 
troops to take the field very soon, the transactions in low 
grades of Foreign and Domestic, especially the former, 
became quite large. Still there is no prospect of a mate¬ 
rial rise in prices unless it be brought about by a rise 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 tin's city and in Boston, interfere with 
regular operations. The market is now strong for all 
descriptions, the principal holders claiming rather higher 
prices for the more desirable qualities. 
'Else Live Stock Markets 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 15c.(®16c. for the estimated dressed 
weight; other grades at 9) a 'c. to 13e.; few animals so poor 
as not to bring 10c. These figures, however, are lc. to 2c. 
above the general average for the month ... Hogs have 
advanced materially-Milch cows are just now in less 
demand, but the general prices are prelty well up_ 
Sheep have come in freely with an occasional exception, 
and have not advanced materially. 
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but to the advertisers themselves. 
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T© Parents and Guardians. 
icn. 13 , At t kj iu juiis uiu, Aium guu.u laimiirs, wining co r>e 
bound fbr a series of years, with the consen’ of their'pa rents 
or guardians (with whom they must reside), to LEARN or 
to PERFECT themselves in the arts of TYPESETTING. 
PROOF-READING, PRESS WORK, STEREOTYPING, or 
BOOK-BINDING, under the best auspices, and on (he most 
liberal terms. A few GERMAN boys and girls can be em¬ 
ployed in some of the departments. 
JOHN A GRAY & GREEN, 
10 and IS Jacob street, New-Yoilc. 
WANTED.— Five or Six Nursery Hands- 
* ” Men and Boys that have had some experience in the 
particulars, 
Wi — 
MICHIGAN STATE AGRICUL¬ 
TURAL COLLEGE. 
The term commences Feb. 25. This lnstlmtion Is support 
ed by the State, has a full corns of professors. a farm, scar- 
dens, line stock, an excellent chemical laboratory, &c. Stu¬ 
dents are received for a full course of four years, or to n 
select course of any length. The course of study is very full 
embracing all the branches of a good English and scientific 
education. Students are required to labor three hours each 
day, and a moderate compensation is allowed. Tuition free 
to students from the State; to others, $20 per annum. Board 
is furnished at cost. For further particulars, address 
T. C. ABBOT, President, Lansing, Michigan. 
T© MANUFACTURERS. 
The subscribers offer for sale at very low rates, to manu 
facturers, several line pieces of land within a few minutej 
walk of the Railroad depot at Flushing, Long Island. 
Flushing is half an hour distant from New-York, by railroad 
running ten times each day, and offers unusual facilities for 
manufacturing purposes. Apply to 
PARSONS & CO., Flushing, L. I. 
Prairie View Farm For Sale. 
For sale, a beautiful farm of 160 acres, situated near the 
Fox River in the town of Oswego, Kendall Co., Illinois, 3v$ 
miles from the station on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy 
R. R„ 2)4 from the village of Oswego and 6 from the citv ol 
Oswego and 0 from the city of Aurora, The improvements 
are all permanent and particularly well adapted to stock 
purposes. A well furnished house, and large barn with 
stabling for 50 cattle. A thrifty Apple orchard, Reach, Plum, 
Pear and Cherry trees, both dwarf and standard : also all the 
small fruits with a good variety of grapes, most of the above 
In bearing. A fine Durham stock, horses, tools and house¬ 
hold furniture will he sold with the farm if desired. For 
further particulars address the subscriber at Oswego, Ill. 
P. PORTER WIGGINS, 
