AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
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The Cashmerian Rose Oil. —The essen¬ 
tial oil, or celebrated ottar of roses, made in 
Cashmere, is considered superior to any 
other; a circumstance not surprizing, as, 
according to Hugel, the flower is here pro¬ 
duced of surpassing fragrance as well as 
beauty. A large quantity of rose water 
twice distilled is allowed to run off into an 
open vessel, placed over-night in a cool run¬ 
ning stream, and in the morning the oil is 
found floating on the surface in minute 
specks, which are taken off very carefully 
-by means of a blade of the sword-lily. When 
cool it is of a dark-green color, and as hard 
as resin, not becoming liquid at a tempera¬ 
ture below that of boiling water. Between 
500 and 600 pounds weight of leaves are re¬ 
quired to produce one ounce of the ottar. 
It is often made a subject of complaint 
that ministers of the Gospel participate in 
political matters. An anecdote of a Rev. 
Mr. Field, who lived in Vermont several 
years ago, contains a good reply. As the 
reverend gentleman went, at a time, to de¬ 
posit his vote, the officer who received it be¬ 
ing a friend and parishioner, but of opposite 
politics, remarked, “ I am sorry Mr. Field 
to see you here.” “ Why V' asked Mr. F. 
“ Because,” said the officer, “ Christ said that 
his kingdom was not of this world.” “ Has 
no one a right to vote,” asked Mr. F., “ un¬ 
less he belongs to the kingdom of Satan 1” 
“Recollect, sir,” said a tavern keeper to a 
coach passenger who had only a glass of 
water, and not remembering the waiter— 
“ Recollet, sir, if you lose your purse, you 
didn't pull it out here !" 
“ Sal,” said one girl to another, “ I am so 
glad I have no beau, now.” “ Why so V' 
asked the other. “ Oh, cause, I can eat as 
many onions as 1 please.” 
PRODUCE MARKET. 
, Tuesday, January 30, 1855. 
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 variations in 
prices refer chiefly to the quality of the articles. 
The market was very lively the latter part of last week, 
and though a little dull this week, it is stdl much more 
active than a week ago. 
There is no change in potatoes worth mentioning, the 
supply being good for the prices. We saw some very fine 
White Mercers, which have just begun to come in market. 
White Pink Eyes are still very scarce, being mostly 
bought up for seed. Of turnips there is a superabundant 
supply. Dealers who bought up large quantities a while 
ago for the sake of speculation, are not likely to realize 
much profit. They are holding on, however, in hope of a 
favorable change. Other kinds of vegetables remain 
about the same, except being a little more active. 
For the apple market the weather has been quite unfa 
vorable of late ; it is better to-day, however. There is no 
variation of any account. 
Butter, eggs, and cheese, same as last week. 
Vegetables.— Potatoes, New-Jersey Mercers, $3 50® 
$3 75 p bbl.; Western Mercers, $3 25®$3 75; White 
Mercers, $3 50 ; NovaScotia Mercers, $1 10 p bush.; N. J. 
Carters, $3 50®$375 pbbl.; Washington Co. do., $300® 
$3 25; Junes, $3 50; Western Reds, $2 50®$2 75 ; 
White Pink Eyes, $3 25® $3 50 ; Yellow Pink Eyes, $2 75 
®$3 ; Long Reds, $212®$2 50 ; Virginia, Sweet Pota¬ 
toes, none ; Philadelphia, $4 00®$4 50; Turnips, Ruta 
Baga$l 37®175; White, $1 00®$1 25 ; Onions, White, 
$4 25 ; Red, $2 25®$2 75; Yellow, $3 25 ; Cabbages, 
$5®$8 p 100; Beets, $1 25 p bbl.; Carrots, $1; Pars¬ 
nips, $1 25. 
Fruits.— Apples, Spitzenbergs and Greenings, $2 50® 
$3 00 P bbl.; Russets and Gilliflowers, $2 25®$2 50. 
Butter, Orange Co., 21®24c. pib.; Western, 15®18c>; 
Eggs, 28c, p doz.; Cheese, 10c.®llc. p lb. 
NEW-YORK CATTLE MARKET. 
Wednesday January 31, 1855. 
There is much greater activity in the market to-day, 
owing to the delightful weather, which contrasts most 
strikingly with that of last week. The effect is to advance 
prices full 4c. per lb., a difference which a change of 
weather may make at any time. 
There is about the same number of animals in market as 
last week; but generally speaking, of very inferior quali¬ 
ty. We noticed, however, one superior lot, which de¬ 
serves particular notice. They were 58 in number, from 
Ross Co., Ohio, and fed by Dennis McConnel & Sons. Of 
these, 15 were sold to James Erwin, for $145 a piece, and 
three for $400—for 12c.®12Jc. per lb. None were sold 
less than 11c. while the average weight was estimated to 
be 1,000 lbs. dressed. One pair weighed at home 4,380 
lbs. They were shipped at Columbus last Thursday, and 
came through at a cost of $15 each. Mr. McConnell in. 
formed us that he shall realize 40c. P bushel, for the corn 
with which they were fed, which he thinks equal to 60c., 
the home market price. He will bring on as many more 
next week of the same quality. 
Much credit is due this gentleman for honoring the 
market with such stock, when inferior animals are more 
profitable ; and too great encouragement can not be given 
to those who, aside from other things, prefer to gratify 
pride rather than purse. 
The following are about the highest and lowest prices; 
Superior quality beef is selling at.104® 11c. p lb. 
Fair quality do. .9®104c. do. 
Inferior do. do. . 7j®9c. do. 
Cows and Calves. .$30®$60. 
Veals. . 44c.®6c. 
Sheep. . $3 50®$8. 
Lambs. . $2 50®$6. 
Owing to circumstances, Mr. AUerton was unable to 
furnish us the statistics. The number of cattle in market 
we should judge to be from 1,400 to 1,500. 
The report of sales for the week, at Browning’s, are as 
follows : 
Sheep and Lambs.2464 
Beeves. 393 
Veals. 30 
Cows and Calves. 25 
The following sale were made at Chamberlain’s ■. 
404 Beef Cattle.8® 104c. 
76 Cows and Calves..$20®$60 
4,512 Sheep. $2®$6. 
31 Calves.44®7c. 
SHEEP MARKET. 
Wednesday, January 31,1855. 
The market was good all last week, and still continues 
the same. The supply has scarcely been equal to the 
demand, and to-day is quite moderate. The prospect is 
equally good for the week to come. 
The following are the sales by Samuel McGraw sheep, 
broker at Brownings : 
24 Sheep. 97 00 
48 Sheep and Lambs. 172 37 
120 do. do. 217 50 
13 Sheep. 57 00 
62 Sheep. 262 50 
50 Sheep.:. 141 75 
125 Sheep. 441 25 
Average.$3 14 p head. 
PRICES CURRENT- 
Produce, Groceries, Provisions, <fc., 4-c 
Flour and Meal- 
State, common brands. 
State, straight brands. 
State, favorite brands. 
Western, mixed do. 
Michigan and Indiana, straight do. 
Michigan, fancy brands. 
Ohio, common to good brands. 
Ohio, fancy brands. 
Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, extra do.. 
Genesee, fancy brands. 
Genesee, extra brands. 
Canada, (in bond,). . 
Brandywine . 
Georgetown. 
Petersburg City. 
Richmond Country. 
Alexandria. 
8 25 ® 8 37 
8 37 ®- 
8 37 ®- 
8 371®- 
8 75 ® 9 — 
8 93 ®- 
8 621 ® 9 — 
-® 9 12 
-® 9 50 
9 00 ® 9 75 
10 50®11 50 
8 62 ® 8 75 
9 — ®- 
9 — ® 9 — 
9 — ®- 
-® 8 75 
-® 8 75 
Baltimore, Howard-Street... ® 8 75 
Rye Flour. 6 50 ®- 
Corn Meal, Jersey. 4 75 ®- 
Com Meal, Brandywine. 4 75 ®- 
Com Meal, Brandywine.p punch.-®22 — 
Grain- 
Wheat, White Genesee. 
Wheat, do. Canada, (in bond, 
Wheat, Southern, White. 
Wheat, Ohio, White. 
Wheat, Michigan, White. 
Rye, Northern. 
Com, Round Yellow. 
bush. 2 50 ® 2 55 
..® 2 20 
. 2 25 ® 2 — 
.. ® - 
. 2 40 ® 2 32 
. 1 38 ®- 
. 1 05 ® 1 06 
Com, Round White..® 1 04 
Corn, Southern White..®— 99 
Com, Southern Yellow.— 98 ®— 99 
Com, Southern Mixed..®- 
Com, Western Mixed.— 97 ®—98 
Com, Western Yellow..®- 
Barley. 1 2b ®- 
Oats, River and Canal...— 5b ®— 57 
Oats, New-Jersey.— 48 ®— 52 
Oats, Western.— 55 ®— 57 
Peas, Black-Eyed.p bush. 2 12 ®- 
Lumber- 
Timber, White Pine.P cubic ft.— 18 ®— 24 
Timber, Oak. — 25 ®— 30 
Timber, Grand Island, W. O.— 35 ®— 38 
Timber, Geo. Yel. Pine,.(by cargo)— 18 ®— 22 
YARD SELLING PRICES 
Timber, Oak Scantling.p M. ft. 30 — ®40 
Timber, or Beams, Eastern.17 50 ® 19 75 
Plank, Geo. Pine, Worked..®40 — 
Plank, Geo. Pine, Unworked.20 — ®25 — 
Plank and Boards, N. R. Clear.37 50 ®42 50 
Plank and Boards, N. R. 2d qual.25 — ®32 — 
Boards, North River, Box.16 — ®18 — 
Boards, Albany Pine.Ppce.— 14 ®—20 
Boards, City Worked.— 22 ®— 23 
Boa ds, do. narrow, clear ceiling..®— 25 
Plank, do. narrow, clear flooring.— 25 ®- 
Plank, Albany Pine.— 24 ®— 30 
Plank, City Worked.— 24 ®—29 
Plank, Albany Spruce.— 17 ®— 24 
Plank, Spruce, City Worked.— 22 ®— 24 
Shingles, Pine, sawed.pbunch. 2 25 ® 2 75 
Shingles, Pine, split and shaved. 2 75 ® 3 — 
Shingles Cedar, 3 ft. 1st qual.P M.24 — ®28 — 
Shingles, Cedar, 3 ft. 2d quality.22 — ®25 — 
Shingles, Cedar, 2 ft. 1st quality.19 — ®21 — 
Shingles, Cedar, 2 ft. 2d quality.17 — ® 18 — 
Shingles, Company, 3 ft.32 — ®- 
Shingles, Cypress, 2 ft.15—®16 — 
Shingles, Cypress. 3 ft.20 — ®22 — 
Staves, White Oak, Pipe..72 — ®-- 
Staves, White Oak Hhd.90 — ®- 
Staves, White Oak Bbl.60— ®- 
Staves, Red Oak Hhd.35 — ®- 
Heading, White Oak.70 — ®- 
Provisions— 
Beef, Mess, Country,.P bbl. 9 — ®11 — 
Beef, Mess, City.10 — ®- 
Beef, Mess, extra.16 — ®— — 
Beef, Prime, Country, ..<® 7 — 
Beef, Prime, City..®— — 
Beef, Prime Mess.p tee.23 — ®24 — 
Pork, Prime.12 25 ®- 
Pork, Clear.14 — <®- 
Pork, Prime Mess..®- 
Lard, Ohio, prime, in barrels.P ib.— 10 ®- 
Hams, Pickled.— —- 
Shoulders, Pickled,..®- 
Beef Hams, in Pickle.P bbl.-®- 
Beef, Smoked .P lb.-®- 
Butter, Orange County.— 24 ®— 26 
Cheese, fair to prime.— 91®—101 
Rice- 
Ordinary to fair..P 100 lb 2 62 ® 2 75 
Good to prime . 3 374® 4 624 
Salt— 
Turk’s Island.P bush.-®—52 
St. Martin’s..®- 
Liverpool, Ground.p sack. 120.® 1 124 
Liverpool, Fine. . 1 45 ® 1 60 
Liverpool, Fine, Ashton’s. 1 62 ® 1 67J 
St. Croix. 
— ®— 
— 
New-Orleans . 
44®— 
54 
Cuba Muscovado. 
44®>— 
54 
Porto Rico. 
5 ®— 
64 
Havana, White. 
. . 
7'4®— 
8 
Havana, Brown and Yellow. . 
. - 
5 ®— 
74 
Manilla. ■ 
54®— 
54 
Brazil, Wliite. 
64® — 
7 
Brazil Brown . 
5 (a) — 
54 
Tallow— 
American, Prime. 
....p lb.- 
124 ®— 
124 
Tobacco— 
Virginia. 
.p lb 
—®— 
84 
Kentucky. 
7 ®— 
10 
Maryland. 
— ®— 
— 
St. Domingo. 
12 ®— 
18 
Cuba. 
17 ®— 
20 
Yara.- 
Havana, Fillers and Wrappers.- 
Florida Wrappers.- 
Connecticut, Seed Leaf,.- 
Pennsylvania, Seed Leef.- 
Wool— 
American, Saxony Fleece.p ib.- 
American, Full Blood Merino.- 
American, 4 and 4 Merino.- 
American, Native and 4 Merino.- 
Superfine, Pulled, Country.- 
No. 1, Pulled, Country.- 
40 ®— 45 
25 ® 1 — 
15 ®— 60 
6 ®— 15 
■ — ®- 
- 38 ®— 42 
- 36 ®— 37 
- 30 ®— 33 
- 25 ®— 28 
- 30 ®— 32 
- 26 ®— 28 
Terms—( invariably cash before insertion) : 
Ten cents per line for each insertion. 
Advertisements standing one month one-fourth less. 
Advertisements standing three months one-third less. 
Ten woids make a line. 
No advertisement counted at less than ten lines. 
E vergreen trees.—John w. ad- 
AMS. PORTLAND, MAINE, will furnish—and forwnrd 
to any part of the Uniled States—Arbor Vit<e, Balsam Fir, 
Spruce Pine, Hemlock, Sugar Maple, and oilier Forest Trees, 
carefully packed, at reduced rates. Priced lists gratis to appli¬ 
cants. 
February 1,1855, 73—77nll55 
