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fiTATE OF NEW- YORK — SECRETARY’S OFFICE, 
” Albany , A'ug. 10.1854,— To the Sheriff of the County of 
Jfew-York-A Sir: Notice is hereby given that at the GEN¬ 
ERAL ELECTION to be held in this State on the TUESDAY 
succeeding the first Monday of November next, the following 
OFFICERS are TO BE ELECTED, to wit: 
A Governor, in the place of Horatio Seymour; 
A Lieutenant Governor, in the place of Sanford E. Church ; 
A Canal Commissioner, in the place of Henry Fitzhugli; 
and 
An Inspector of State Prisons, in the place of Henry Storms ; 
All of whose terms of office will expire on the last day of 
December next. 
A Representative in the Thirty-fourth Congress of the Uni- 
ted States, for the Third Congressional District, composed of 
the 1st, lid, Illd, Vth and VUIth Wards in the City of New- 
York; for the Fourth District, composed of the IVth, Vlth, 
Xth and XIVth Wards of the City of New-York: for the Fifth 
District, composed of the VII and XHIth Wards in New-York, 
and the City of Williamsbuvgh in Kings County: for the Sixth 
District, composed of the Xltli, XVth and XVIItli Wards in 
New-York; for the Seventh District, composed of the IXth, 
X Vlth and XXth Wards in New-York; and for the Eighth 
District, composed of the XLIth, XVIIIth and XIXth Wards 
in New-York. 
County Officers also to be selected for said County ; 
Sixteen Members of Assembly ; 
A Surrogate, in the place of Alexander W. Bradford ; 
A Recorder, in the place of Francis R. Tillou; 
-V City Judge, in the place of Welcome Rl Beebe ; 
A Mayor, in the place of Jacob A. Westervelt; 
A Register, in the place of Garrett Dyckman ; 
A Commissioner of Streets and Lamps, ip the place of 
George G. Glazier, who was appointed to fill a vacancy 
caused by the resignation of Henry Arcularius; 
A Police Justice for the Second District, in the place of 
Daniel W, Clark, who was appointed to fill a vacancy eaused 
by the death of John McGrath : 
Two Governors 9 f the Alms House, in place of Gustavus A. 
Conover and William Pickney, appointed to fill vacancies; 
A District Attorney, in the place of Lorenzo B. Shepard, 
who was appointed to fill a vacancy caused by the death of 
Nathaniel B. Blunt. 
A Civil Justice and a Police Justice for the Seventh Judicial 
District, composed of the Xllth, XIXth, and XXIId Wards: 
A Police Justice for the Eight Judicial District, composed 
of the XVIth and XXth Wards. Yours respectfully, 
E. W. LEAVENWORTH, Secretary of State. 
Sheriff’s Office, New-York, Aug. 14,1854. 
The above is published pursuant to the notice of the Secre¬ 
tary of State and the requirements of the statute in such case 
made and provided, JOHN ORSER. 
Sheriff of the City and County of New-York. 
All the public newspapers in the County will publish the 
above once in each week until the Election, and then hand in 
their bills for advertising the same, so that they may be laid 
before the Board of Supervisors and passed for L payment. 
See Revised Statues, volume 1, chapter 6, title 3, article 3, 
part 1, page 140. [53-60] JOHN ORSER, Sheriff. 
STRAWBERRY CULTURE. 
A COMPLETE MANUAL FOR THE CULTIVATION OF 
the Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Currant, Goose¬ 
berry and Grape, with selection of best varieties, by R. G. 
PARDEE, together with a valuable appendix containing the 
views of other experienced cultivators. This work covers the 
whole plan of the cultivation of the Strawberry, much more 
extensively than any work in this country ; and the many 
thousands who cultivate this delicious fruit , will certainly 
each want a copy. 
“ Every process here recommended has been proved; the 
plans of others tried, and the result is here given.” Price 50 
cents, and will be sent free of postage. Just published, and 
for sale by C. M. SAXTON, 
Agricultural Book Pulisher, 
53 152 Fulton street, New-York. 
F or sale-two shepherd dogs, a male and fe- 
male, of pure scotch blood, and three months old, can be. 
had of ANDREW C. MURRAY, Factoryville, Staten Island, 
N. Y., at $10 each. 53-55 
FRUIT TREES FOR SALE 
f HAVE NOW READY FOR SALE ONE OF THE MOST 
complete selections of fruit trees ever offered in this part 
of the country; and as thrifty and handsome trees as can be 
found in the United States apples, pears, peaches, plums, 
grapes, quinces, strawberries, &c. Subscribers to this paper 
will find in it the coming year full directions for managing 
fruit trees in best manner, with a complete list of the best va¬ 
rieties. WM. DAY, Morristown, N.J. 
P EACH TREES.-THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE 
from their Nurseries at Rumson’s Neck, Shrewsberry, 
New-Jersey. Peach Trees of the choicest varieties. Orders 
for the same by mail to be directed to them at Red Bank. Mon¬ 
mouth Co , N.J. [53-69] ASHER HANCE & SON. 
A YOUNG MAN OF 17 WISHES TO PLACE HIMSELF 
with a large market gardener where he may acquire a 
knowledge of the business. Board, but no salary expected 
for the first six months. Excellent references. 
Address, [53] A. L., 270 6th Avenue. 
g^OR SALE AT THE SOUTH NORWALK NUBSERY A 
IS. fine stock of the New-Rochelle. (or Lawton) Blackberry 
Plants, at six Dollars per Dozen; also the White Fruited 
Variety at 3 dollars per dozen: also the new or pure Red Ant¬ 
werp Raspberry, GEO. SEYMOUR & CO., 
51-76 South Newark, Conn. 
LAWTON BLACKBERRY PLANTS. 
jg.lOR SALE THIRTY OFFSHOOTS AVITH PLENTY OF 
roots, to be taken from plants which are in full bearing, 
with the true variety of Mammoth fruit, in packages of not 
less than half a dozen, or by the hundred. 
Apply at the office of WM. LAWTON, 
52 54 Wall-st, New-York. 
■WEW-ROCHELLE BLACKBERRIES.—MY STOCK OF 
plants for the coming spring is already sold out. For 
the satisfaction of those who wish to know the price at which 
I sell them, I state that it is twenty fwe dollars per hundred, 
and not twenty-five nor fifteen cents, as it has been incorrect¬ 
ly printed in the newspapers. ISAAC ROOSEVELT, 
Sept. p 2d, 1854. - Pelham, 
52-56 Westchester Co., N.Y. 
ANTED IMMEDIATELY AT THE OFFICE OF THIS 
PAPER, A YOUNG MAN to attend to mailing papers, 
keeping books, taking care of the office, &c. This is a good 
opportunity for a smart, active young man to acquire a know¬ 
ledge of business, providing he is ambitious, and not afraid of 
work. One who has been brought up in the country preferred. 
It is necessary that he be a good penman. For further par¬ 
ticulars, address the Publishers of this paper in the hand writ¬ 
ing of the applicant, and state age, residence, and former oc¬ 
cupation ; together with testimonials of faithfulness and good 
habits. To a person of proper qualifications this is an open¬ 
ing for permanent business and future advancement. No one 
is wanted who is not worth at least $200 salary for the first 
year. 
Application may be made personally at the office, between 2 
and 4 o’clock P. M. 
HEELER AND WILSON MANUFACTURING COM¬ 
PANY’S IMPROVED SEWING MACHINES, manufac¬ 
tured at Watertown, Conn. Office and Warerooms, at 343 
Broadway, N. Y. 
These Machines have been in successful operation, in the 
hands of manufacturers and families, for the past two years, 
and in every case have given universal satisfaction. The 
Proprietors are now prepared to offer them to the public, with 
that increased confidence in their merits which the united 
testimony of their numerous customers has strengthened and 
confirmed. 
These Machines are entirely different from any other, the 
principles on which they are made being exclusively our 
own. 
Among the advantages of this Machine over any others are 
the following: 
1. The simplicity of its construction, and the ease with 
which it can be kept in the most perfect order. 
2. The perfect manner with which the operator is enabled 
to stitch and sew the various kinds of work, from the finest 
linen to the coarsest cloths. 
3. It particularly excels in the rapidity with which work 
can be executed ; in that respect it has no equal. 
. The little power required to propel them, enabling even 
those of the most delicate constitution to use them without 
injury to their health. 
We are now manufacturing a larger sized Machine, more 
particularly adapted to the sewing of leather, canvass bags, 
and the heavier kinds of cloths. 
An examination of our Machines is respectfully solicited 
at our Office, 343 Broadway. 37-55 
A NEW FERTILIZER. 
T HE LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY, (who have 
been manufacturing Poudrette for the last 14 years,) 
have, by a recently-discovered process, been enabled so com¬ 
pletely to disinfect Night Soil, as to present to the Agricul¬ 
tural World, that long sought after and greatly to be desired 
article. 
PURE NIGHT SOIL, DISINFECTED AND DRIED. 
This article differs from Poudrette, and every other article 
of manure made from human excrement, from the fact that 
it contains no mixture of foreign substance whatever, (except 
5 per cent, of calcined gypsum, which is used to retain any 
fugitive ammonia,) the sulphuretted hydrogen which is the 
offensive gas escaping from Night Soil, is taken from it by a 
peculiar process. It is, also, entirely separated from rubbish 
not smaller than a pin’s head, and so concentrated, that its 
bulk is decreased < ne-half by manufacture, yet, at the same 
time, none of its virtues are allowed to escape. The Lodi 
Manufacturing Company have selected the Chinese words 
designating dessicated night soil as the name for this article, 
viz. :— 
TA-FEU, 
and offer it for sale under the following guarantees : 
1st.—That it is free from unpleasant odor, and contains 95 
per cent, of night soil concentrated, and 5 per cent, of cal¬ 
cined gypsum, and nothing else. 
2d.—That it cannot be surpassed by any other manure in 
the world, either in fertilizing power or in cheapness. 
3d.—That it is equal to Guano in the proportion of 4 pounds 
of Ta-feu to 3 pounds of Guano. That it is equal to any super¬ 
phosphate of lime now in market pou/nd for pound on any 
crop, and is one-third cheaper than Guano, and twice as cheap 
as super-phosphate. 
4th.—It contains every kind of good necessary to the growth 
of plants, and is perfectly soluble in water, making, therefore, 
a splendid top-dresser on grass and grain. 
It is perfectly dry, and can be bagged or barrelled, and 
sent to any part of the United States. Price $20 per ton, of 
2,240 a>s., for any quantity over 10 tons; under that, $25. No 
charge will be made for cartage or package. 
Persons wishing to try it, can send us any amount, from $3 
upwards, and the exact number of pounds will be forwarded, 
with directions for use. 
We recommend it strongly on cabbage plants, turnips, 
wheat, grain and grass, either sowed or harrowed in, or as a 
top-dressing, after the grain is up. On cabbages and turnips 
it has already been tried with astonishing results, having 
doubled the size of cabbage plants in a week. 
From 300 to 500 Its. per acre will be a first-rate dressing for 
grass in the fall, and for grain followed by grass; a table- 
spoonful is more than sufficient for a cabbage plant. 
All communications must be addressed to the 
LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 
49-54 74 Cortlandt St. New-York. 
SUPERIOR SEED WHEAT.—A LARGE ASSORTMENT 
of the best varieties of improved seed wheat; among 
which are the Red Mediterranean. White Mediterranean, 
Soule’s and Blue stem, Seed Rye of the best winter variety. 
For sale by R. L. ALLEN, 
52—tf 189 & 191 Water-st. 
POULTRY 
D fowler.no. h fulton market, new-york. 
© Dealer in live and dressed poultry of all kinds: for 
Shipping, &c. Also all the various kinds, Fancy Poultry, 
Pigeons, &c., for Breed, 
N. B.—Persons having good poultry to dispose of, would do 
well to give Mr. F. a call before selling elsewhere. 52-64 
SHEEP. 
T HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS THE FOLLOWING FOR 
sale, which he warrants pure breed in so far tifc'the Meri¬ 
nos and South-downs are concerned. 4 South-down Rams, 
and 3 Buck Lambs. 3 Merino Rams, and 6 Buck Lambs. 6 
Cotswold Rams, aud 2 Buck Lambs. 
Apply to JOHN F. CLEW, 
Hyde Park. N. Y. ; 
50-53 Or, 90 Maiden Lane. 
t jl A N C Y FOWLS.—SHANGHAI FOWLS—DIRECT IM- 
portations—and Golden Pheasants for sale by 
52-58 WM. DAY, Morristown, N. J. 
THE HORSE, THE HORSE, 
NOBLEST OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 
A nd the one most frequently ill-treated, 
neglected, and abused. We have just published a book 
so valuable to every man who owns a Horse, that no one 
should willingly be without it. It is entitled, 
THE MODERN HORSE DOCTOR, 
and is from the pen of that celebrated English Veterinary 
Surgeon, Dr. GEO. IL DADD, well known for many years in 
this Country, as one of the most successful scientific and pop¬ 
ular writers and lecturers in this branch of medical and 
surgical science. The book which he now offers to the public 
is the result of many years’ study and practiced experience 
which few have had. 
From the numerous and strong commendations, of distin¬ 
guished men and the newspaper press, we select the follow¬ 
ing: 
Extracts from a letter from Hon. John H. Clifford, Ex-Gover¬ 
nor of Mass. 
New-Bedford, May 11,1854. 
Dr. Dadd,—Dear Sir:—I hope your new work on the no¬ 
blest creature that man has ever been permitted to hold in 
subjection (the Horse) will meet with that success, which all 
your efforts in this direction so well deserve. 
Your obedient servant, 
John H. Clifford. 
From Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, 
Boston, May 13,1854. 
Dr. Dadd,—M y Dear Sir :—I am greatly obliged to you for 
the valuable treatise, the results of your own investigations, 
which you have recently issued, hoping that it may meet 
with the patronage of a discriminating community, 
I remain yours with great regard, 
MarshallP. Wilder. 
The “ Modern Horse Doctor,” by Dr. G. H. Dadd, is a manual 
of genuine science, and ought to be owned and studied on the 
score of humanity, as well as interest, by every man who 
owns a horse.—Boston Congregationalist. 
Dr. Dadd has had great experience in the cure of sick 
horses, and explains the secret of his success in this vol. — N. 
Y. Tribune. 
The author of this work is well known as a most skilful 
veterinary surgeon. His book is based on the soundest com¬ 
mon sense, and as a hand-book for practical use, we know of 
nothing to compare with it.—Yankee Blade. 
We know Dr. Dadd well, and are satisfied that he possesses 
most important qualifications for preparing such a book as 
this.—New-England Farmer. 
Messrs. Jewett & Co. have just published a very valuable 
work by Mr. Dadd, a well-known veterinary surgeon, on the 
causes, nature and treatment of disease, and lameness in 
horses,—Farmer’s Cabinet. 
This is one of the most valuable treatises on the subject, ever 
published; and no owner of that noblest of the animal race, 
the horse, should be without it. Especially should it be in the 
hands of every hotel and livery-stable keeper. To many a 
man would it be worth hundreds of dollars every year. — lnd. 
Democrat, Concord. 
By far the most learned and copious work on the horse and 
his diseases, we have ever seen.—N. Y. Evangelist. 
One of the greatest and most commendable qualities of this 
work, is, it is practical and plain to the comprehension of 
those farmers and others for whom it is mainly designed. 
The course of treatment favors generally a more sanative 
and rational system of medication than that recommended 
in any previously existing works on farriery. No farmer or 
owner of a horse should be without this book. Stable keepers, 
stage proprietors and hackmen we believe would derive profit 
by having at least one copy hung up in their stables for use 
and reference by their stable men.—Daily News, Philadel¬ 
phia. 
There is more common sense in this book than any of the 
kind we have ever seen, and farmers and owners of horses 
would find it a matter of economy to possess themselves of 
it. It will be of more service than the counsel of a score of 
ordinary doctors.—Albany Courier. 
We deem this decidedly the best and most reliable work on 
the “ Cause, Nature, and Treatment of Disease and Lameness 
in Horses,” ever published.—Nantucket Inquirer. 
What we have read of this book induces us to regard it as 
a very sensible and valuable work; and we learn that those 
much more competent to judge of its value, have given it their 
unqualified approval.-*Ev. Traveler, Boston. 
This book supplies a great desideratum which Skinner’s ad¬ 
mirable treatise on the Horse did not fill. Every man may 
be his own veterinary surgeon, and with much greater safety 
to this noble animal, than by trusting him to the treatment 
of the empirical itinerants who infest the country. It is well 
illustrated, and should be purchased by every man who owns 
a horse.—Ev. Mirror, N. Y. 
This is a book that should be forthwith put into the hands 
of all who own or drive horses, whether for the dray or gig, 
for the plow, omnibus or road, for hard service or pleasure.— 
McMaking’s Courier, Philadelphia. 
A good, clearly-written book, which should be in the hands 
of every man who has a horse whose ills liis affection or his 
purse make it worth while to cure.—Bangor Mercury. 
It is a valuable book to those who have the care of horses.— 
Hartford Herald. 
This is a scientific, thorough and complete treatise upon the 
diseases to which one of the noblest of animals is subject, 
and the remedies which they severally require.—Troy Daily 
Budget. 
He is not worthy to have a horse in his care, who will not 
use such a work to qualify himself for his duties to this ani¬ 
mal.—Commonwealth, Boston. 
Published by JOHN P. JEWETT & CO., Boston, 
Jewjdtt, Proctor & Worthinton, Cleveland, Ohio. 
For sale by all Booksellers. 50-63. 
