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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
STATE AGRICULTURAL SHOWS IN 1854. 
Name. 
Where held. 
Date. 
Missouri, 
Boonville, 
Oct. 2-0 
New-York, 
New-York, 
tt 
3-6 
New-Hampshire, 
u 
3-6 
Maryland, 
Baltimore, 
tt 
3-6 
Illinois, 
Springfield, 
tt 
4-7 
Indiana, 
Madison, 
tt 
4-7 
Wisconsin, 
Watertown, 
Nevv-Haven, 
tt 
4-7 
Connecticut, 
a 
10-13 
North Carolina, 
Raleigh, 
u 
17-20 
Ohio, 
Newark, 
a 
17-20 
Tenessee, (East,) 
Knoxville, 
a 
18-19 
Georgia, 
Augusta, 
a 
23-26 
Iowa, Fairfield, 
Virginia, Richmond, (?) 
Union Agr. Soc. of Va. and N. C. 
a 
25 
National Cattle 
Petersburg, Va., 
a 
24-27 
Show, 
Springfield, Ohio, 
a 
25-27 
Ohio County Shows. 
Belmont, 
St. Clairsville, 
Oct 
. 3-5 
Logan, 
Bellefontain, 
tt 
3-5 
Clarke, 
Springfield, 
tt 
3-5 
Clermont, 
Bantam, 
u 
3-6 
Columbiana, 
New-Lisbon, 
McConnellsville, 
u 
3-5 
Morgan, 
tt 
3-4 
Ross, 
Chilicoth, 
u 
3-5 
Stark, 
Canton, 
it 
3-5 
Seneca, 
Tiffin, 
Carthage, 
tt 
4-6 
Hamilton, 
it 
4-6 
Wood, 
Portageville, 
tt 
4-5 
Ashland, 
Ashland, 
tt 
4-5 
Geaugo, 
Burton, 
Marysville, 
tt 
4-6 
Union, 
tt 
5-6 
Butler, 
Hamilton, 
tt 
5-6 
Wayne, 
Wooster, 
tt 
5-6 
Henry, 
Napoleon, 
Millersburgh, 
tt 
5-6 
Holmes, 
tt 
5-6 
Gallia, 
Gallipoli -, 
tt 
5-6 
Harrison, 
Cadiz, 
tt 
5-6 
Trumbull, 
Warren, 
tt 
5-6 
Jefferson, 
Steubenville, 
tt 
5-7 
Licking, 
Newark, 
tt 
11-12 
Preble, 
New-Paris, 
tt 
11-13 
Mercer, 
Celina, 
tt 
12 
Champaign, 
Urbana, 
tt 
12-13 
Coshocton, 
Coshocton, 
tt 
12-13 
Defiance, 
Defiance, 
tt 
12-13 
Pike, 
Piketon, 
tt 
14 
Carroll, 
Carrollton, 
tt 
17-19 
Pennsylvania County Shows. 
Alleghany, 
Pittsburg, 
Oct 
. 3-6 
Tioga, 
Tioga Valley, 
tt 
4-5 
Somerset, 
Somerset, 
tt 
5 
Lawrence, 
44 
11-13 
Westmoreland, 
Greensburg, 
tt 
11-13 
Montgomery, 
Fullon, 
Springtown, 
McConnellsburg, 
tt 
26-28 
Massachusetts County Snows. 
Berkshire, 
Pittsfield, 
Oct 
. 4-5 
Franklin, 
Greenfield, 
tt 
4-5 
Middlesex, 
Concord, 
Bridgewater, 
tt 
4-5 
Plymouth, 
tt 
4-5 
Barnstable, 
Barnstable, 
tt 
11 
Hampshire,&c., Northampton, 
tt 
12 
Hampshire, 
Amherst, 
tt 
18-19 
County Snows Miscellaneous. 
Cass, Mich., Cassopo, 
Livingston, Mich, Howell, 
Oct. 3-4 
“ 3-5 
arkik 
Remarks.— As we anticipated, Flour has again 
given way, and the fall has been very heavy the 
past week, say from $1 25 to $1 50 per bbl.; 
making the decline of the past fortnight, from 
$2 to $2 12-L This is the greatest fall in Flour 
within so short a time, that we now recollect 
ever before witnessing in this market. "Wheat 
and Rye have had a corresponding tumble, 
while Oats and Corn have each fallen only abont 
3 cents per bushel. Potatoes have also given 
away some. Poi k and Beef are 50 to 62£ cts. 
per bbl. lower. Clover seed 1 to 1,} cts. per 
lb. less, while Timothy has improved a trifle. 
Wool, we regret to state has, fallen some the 
past week, but so much has been sold at this 
decline it is hoped now it will go no lower. 
Cotton has advanced one-eighth of a cent per 
lb. since our last. About the same in Rice, and 
all Southern products are in active demand. 
The Weather has been warm for the season 
with one good night’s rain. All fall crops 
are growing finely. 
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PRODUCE MARKET. 
Saturday, Sept. 30, 1854. 
The prices given in our reports from week to week, are 
the average wholesale prices obtained by producers, and not 
those at which produce is sold from the market. The vari¬ 
ations in prices refer chiefly to the quality of the articles. 
The weather this morning is clear and cool, and the mar¬ 
ket brisk. There is but little change in produce generally 
Potatoes remain about the same—a little on the decline if 
any thing. Tomatoes are very high, selling at $1 50@$1 75 
per basket. Cabbage has fallen to $4@$6 per hundred. 
Cranberries are also lower, and quite plenty. The butter 
market, too, is rather dull. Butter sells from2s.@.3s. ^ lb. ; 
and eggs from ls.@2s. $ doz., less than last week. 
Vegetables. — Potatoes, Mercers, $3@$3 25 $ bbl. ; 
white, $2 75@$ : 3 ; Sweet, Philadelphia, $3 50 ; Virginia, 
$3 25 ; Beets, $3@3 ‘ 50 $ hundred bunches ; Carrots, 
$3@$3 25 ; Parsnips, $3 5u ; Tomatoes, Si 50@$l 75 ^ 
hundred bunches: Marrow Squashes, $1 75@$2 ^ bbl.; 
Cabbage $4@$6 tg hundred ; Pumpkins, $4@$6 50 hun¬ 
dred ; Citron Melons, $75c @gl $ doz. 
Fruits.— Apples, $2 50 $ bbl.; Pears, cooking, $4; 
eating, $8@$ll) $ bbl; Peaches, nearly cut of season ; 
Grapes, 4c.@l0c. per lb; Cranberries, bbl. 
Butter,20c.@22c. $ lb.; Eggs, 18c@19c $ doz. ; Cheese, 
10c.@lle. $ lb. 
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NEW-YORK CATTLE MARKET. 
Monday, Oct. 2,1854. 
Owing to the issue of our paper this week one day earlier, 
so as to have our City Guide reach subscribers coming to 
tlie Show, we are unable to give full particulars of the cat¬ 
tle market. When we came away from Washington Mar¬ 
ket this forenoon, the appearance was that the prices would 
average about the same as last week. The supply of cattle, 
however, is larger—probably 2,503 or 2,600 against 2,292 of 
the previous week. There is no doubt that all wilt be 
needed to supply the demand, which is always greater at 
this season of the year—especially on so fair a day at this, 
which makes as great a difference in the sales of animals, as 
in their appearance. Still, the cattle to-day are inferior in 
quality to those of last week—though in the main better 
than the average for a month past. A superior drove came 
in from Chester Co., Pa., owned by Joseph Williams. This 
gentleman, of whom we made mention last week, deserves 
credit for the excellent stock with which he honors the mar¬ 
kets. Superior quality beef is selling to-day from 9c. to 
10#c. Inferior from 7#c. to 9c. 
The sheep market as given in our last report, continues 
dull, though is evidently improving. 
Another week of cool weather will no doubt make it much 
better- 
Beef is selling at Chamberlin’s, Robinson street, from 
§c.@10#c- per lb. 
Cows and calves, $20® $50 
Sheep, $2 50®$G 
Lambs, $1 75@$4 
Veals, 5c.@8c. 
PRICES CURRENT. 
Produce, Groceries, Provisions, Lumber, S-c. 
Ashes. 
Pot, 1st sort, 1853.$.100 lbs.— —@ 7— 
Pearl, 1st sort, 1852....— —@ 6 — 
Beeswax. 
American Yellow.$115. — 29 ® 30 
Bristles. 
American, Gray and White.— 40 @— 45 
Coal. 
Liverpool Orrel.$ chaldron,-@ 9 50 
Scotch..©- 
Sidney.. 8 25 ® 8 50 
Pictou. 8 50 ® - 
Anthracite....: .$ 2,000 1b. 7 — @ 7 50 
Cordage. 
Bale Rope...$ lb.— 7 @—10 
Boit Rope...®—20 
Cotton. 
Upland. Florida. Mobile. N.O. &■ Texas 
Ordinary. 
IV, 
7# 
7# 
7# 
Middling. 
9# 
y# 
9# 
9# 
Middling Fair, 
k 10# 
10# 
10# 
10# 
Fair. 
10# 
10# 
11 
11# 
! lb.— 13 
...— 14 
...— 9 
...— 10 
©-13# 
©-14# 
®—11 
11 
9# 
®—45 
©—28 
@-lfi 
8 ©—9 
87#®8 25 
- @7- 
75 ©8 87# 
Cotton Bagging. 
Gunny Cloth..$ yard, — 12#@13 
American Kentucky ..©— 
Dundee....©— 
Coffee. 
Java, White. 
Mocha. 
Brazil...... 
Maracaibo.. . 
St. Domingo.(cash). 
Corks. 
Velvet, Quarts.$ gro. — 35 
Velvet, Pints...... — 20 
Phials. — 4 
Flax. 
Jersey.$lb. — 
Flour and Meal. 
Sour...,...$ bbl. 6 
Superfine No. 2. 
State, common brands. 8 
State. Straight brand. 8 
State, favorite brands. 9 
Western, mixed do. 8 
Michigan and Indiana, Straight do. 8 
Michigan, fancy brands. 9 
Ohio, common to good brands. 8 
Ohio, round hoop, common. 9 
Ohio, fancy brands. 9 
Ohio, extra brands. 9 
Michigan and Indiana, extra do. 9 
Genesee, fancy brands. 9- 
Genesee, extra brands.. 9 
Canada, (in bond)... 9 
Brandywine. 8 
Georgetown. 8 
Petersburgh City. 8 
Richmond Country. 8 
Alexandria. 8 
Baltimore, Howard Street. 8 
Rye Flour. 0 
Corn Meal, Jersey. 4 
Corn Meal, Brandywine. 4 
Corn Meal, Brandywine.$ punch. 19 
Grain. 
50 @8 75 
75 @8 87# 
- ©- 
62#@8 87# 
87# @10— 
— © - 
— ©10 — 
— © 9 25 
- @10 12 # 
25 ©in 50 
— @9 12# 
02#@8 75 
621, ©8 75 
62#@8 75 
50 @8 62# 
50 @8 62# 
50 @8 62# 
- ©- 
50 ©4 62# 
87#@- - 
— @19 50 
Wheat, White Genesee.$ bush 
Wheat, do., Canada (in bond). 
Wheat, Southern, White. 
Wheat, Ohio, White. 
Wheat, Michigan, White. 
Wheat, Mixed Western. 
Wheat, Western Red .... 
Rye, Northern. 
Corn, Unsound. 
Corn. Round Yellow.• 
Corn, Round White. 
Corn, Southern White. 
Corn, Southern Yellow. 
Corn, Southern Mixed. 
Corn, Western Mixed. 
Corn, Western Yellow.■ 
Barley. 
Oats, River and Canal.• 
Oats, New-Jersey.■ 
Oats, Western.■ 
Oats, Penna. 
Oats, Southern. 
Peas, Black-eyed.$ 2 bush 
Peas, Canada.,.bush. 
Beans, White. 
Live Geese, prime.......$ lb 
1 75 
1 35 
1 65 
1 70 
1 70 
1 95 
1 35 
1 17 
- 75 
- 78 
- 80 
- 80 
- 78 
- 75 
- 78 
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@1 40 
@1 70 
©-- 
©1 73 
©2 00 
©1 45 
©1 18 
©-75# 
©- 80 
@- 82 
@- 85 
©-79 
©- 75 # 
©1 18 
©—52 
@—51 
©—54 
@—50 
®—50 
-©3 — 
1 50 @- 
1 — @1 25 
— 44 @— 46 
1 15 
— 48 
— 49 
— 63 
— 48 
— 48 
Wool. 
American, Saxony Fleece.$ lb. — 41 ©— 43 
American, Full-blood Merino.— 30 ©— 39 
American # and # Merino .— 32 @— 35 
American, Native and # Merino.— 27 @— 30 
Extra, Pulled,. — 38 @—40 
Superfine, Pulled.— 33 @— 35 
No. 1, Pulled.— 26 @—28 
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