1865 .] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
25 
Boys a.iia Chul'Is in Business. 
Thousands of subscribers are sent to us every year by 
young pej ons, often by very little boys and girls. There 
Is always j eculiar pleasure in receiving names furnished 
by these young voluntary “agents.” We love children, 
and enjoy talking with them and having them talk with 
us—by letter, when we can not meet them. Our title 
page says “for the Farm, the Garden, and the House¬ 
hold what a sad ch.ange it would make to strike off 
the last word ; how sober the great Agriculturist family 
would be if only grown persons weie aamitted ; it wohid 
be like a field without flowers, or a forest without birds. 
Our children and their Department could not be spared. 
But there is another good reason for desiring to receive 
subscriptions from the young. We like to see little girls 
and boys learning to do business. We know families 
where each child old enough to write is furnished with a 
little book, in which they put down every penny received 
or spent, and what it was for. This teaches them the use 
of figures and how to keep accounts. It also makes them 
more careful about spending money. A cent’s worth of 
candy, etc., very often written, does not look well in the 
book. Here is a specimen from such a cash account 
which we copy from a book kept by a boy of eight years : 
1864. 
Dec 1 
Decs 
Mr. Cash, Dr. 
To balance from 
last month. 
Money from Papa 
for gathering 16 
bush.leaves.. 
Dec 3 Beating Papa in 
dressing. 
Dec 7j4 bushel leaves as 
I above. 
10| Weekly allow’nce 
1 Mr. Cash, Cr. 
Dec 2 By money for ball 
Dec 5 
Paid yesterday to 
Dec 8 
S. S. Missionary 
Society. 
Contribution to 
“ 10 
Soldiers in Hos¬ 
pital . 
Admission to Mu- 
“ 12 
seiim. 
Candy bought.... 
All the money received is put down on the Dr. side, 
and all the money paid out, on the Cr. side ; then at the 
end of the month these columns are added, and the bal¬ 
ance, or what is left on hand, is placed at the beginning 
for another month. It would be of great service to every 
boy and girl in the country to keep such an account,even 
though their spending money were no more than a dime 
a year. It is the best practical way of learning book¬ 
keeping. And so in soliciting subscription. Every boy 
and girl who engages in it is commencing business ; is 
learning the art of persuasion, of setting forth the proper 
merits and value of an article, and these are qualifica- 
t'.Dns for business pursuits. Besides this, we offer fine 
premiums for clubs of subscribers, as noted elsewhere in 
this paper, and some of the articles can be secured by 
young girls and boys. We have sent out thousands of 
such premiums. Look over the list and try to obtain one. 
The effort will not be useless, and one can hardly fail 
who goes at it with the proper spirit, determination, and 
per-severance. Few men will refuse the request of a 
child to subscribe, when they can not only gratify the 
young canvasser, but at the same time get something 
worth more to them than its cost. Why, the beautiful 
picture on page 16 is worth more than the cost of the pa¬ 
per half a year to those who study it enough to take in 
all its meaning. Let our young friends in getting sub¬ 
scribers, take this number, cut it open,display its beauty, 
its pictures, its multitude of valuable articles on various 
subjects, and they will find many who will want this and 
the other good numbers of the paper to come this year. 
Was lie Tipsy? —.4n officer in Georgia relates the 
following conversation as occurring one evening in the 
army: (Artillery Captain,) “Corporal, do you see 
that light yonder ? (Corporal,) “ iTes sir. ” (Captain,) 
“Can’t you train your gun to put a hole through it?” 
(Corporal, looking carefully through the trees in the di¬ 
rection of the light,) “ Why, Captain, that’s the moon 
just rising.” (Captain,) “Don’t make a dit o’ bifference, 
put a hole right through it! ” 
Ood’s Organ. —During a terrible thunder storm, 
the scholars in a country school-house gathered round 
their lady teacher, and as many as could do so, buried 
their heads in her lap. Presently the lightning struck a 
barn near the school-house. The children all screamed 
but little Hattie, a sweet four-year old maiden, who, turn¬ 
ing to her sister, said in a clear voice, “ Don’t be fright¬ 
ened, sister Mary, it is only God playing on his organ. 
(Business Notices, $1.25 Cents per Line of Space.) 
From the Independent, Oct. 27, 1864.— “ It is no 
part of our business to advocate the merits of advertise¬ 
ments in our paper ; but having used Mr. Pyle's Salera- 
tus. Cream Tartar, Soap, Blueing Powder, etc., for sev- 
iral years incur families, with satisfaction, we feel called 
upon to encourage deserving enterprise by directing our 
readers to the source from whence we think their house¬ 
hold interest may be best served. A long and tried ac¬ 
quaintance with Mr. Pyle gives us unqualified confidence 
In his integrity, as well as in the quality of his produc¬ 
tions. He, like scores of our citizens, came to New- 
York friendless and penniless, and by persevering honest¬ 
ly has attained an eminent position in his line of business.” 
Fasliions and. Firesides. 
A neat thing for the ladies to look at over the family 
fireside is Demorest’s “ Illustrated Monthly and Mirror 
of Fashions,” containing a little of everything, from the 
latest novelty in New York costume to the latest efl'usion 
of the American Muse. The number for J.Tnuary is issued 
in the highest style of pictorial illustration, together with 
valuable literary contributions from famous writers, in¬ 
cluding a gem from a popular living poet—N. Y. Tribune. 
§ometliing: Wew—F®r Every Eady. 
THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT, SAY THEY LIKE IT. 
THE SEWING RIPPER recently invented takes out a 
■seam faster than a sewing machine can make it, with less 
danger of cutting than by knife or scissors. 
Try ©ne. 
Price Fifty cents, sent post-paid by mail. Reasons 
for advance. 1st, a superior article is furnished. 2d—At 
30 cents they will not pay. Liberal discount by the doz¬ 
en. Address H. LEE, 111 Fulton-st., New York City. 
P. S.—The admission of this advertisement to the busi¬ 
ness columns of the Agriculturist will, of course, be con¬ 
sidered a sufficient guaranty to the Public of the advertiser's 
responsibility and integrity. 
For CougUs, Colds and Tliroat Disorders, 
use “ Brown's Bronchial Troches," having proved their 
JANlJAlftY WEMBEKof the 2()th Annua] 
Volume of 
THE HORTICULTURIST 
Is Now Ready, and contains articles from the Author of 
“ My Farm of Edgewood,” 
From the Author of 
“ Ten Acres Enough,” 
From E. S. RAND, Jr., Author of 
“ Flowers for Parlor and Garden,’* 
From A. S. FULLER. Author of the 
“ Grape Culturist,” 
Hon. JOHN S. REID, of Indiana, R. BUCHANAN, of Cincln- 
nati, and others of the best practical ability, in fruit culture, 
gardening, and Rural Art pursuits. 
Publislied monthly at TIVO DOLLARS per annum. 
Vols. 1862, 1863 and 1864 bound and post-paid, and num¬ 
bers for 1865, SEVEN DOLLARS. 
Send Twenty Cents for Jannary 
IVsimher, post-paid. 
Geo. E, & F. IV. Woodward, 
Publishers, 37 Park Row, New York. 
FAY.”—Agents Wanted to 
-**•8611 How to Write, Talk, Behave and do Business. 
$2.25. Send stamp for particulars, to MESSRS. FOW¬ 
LER & WELLS, .’<89 Broadway, New-York. 
efficacy by a test of many years. The Troches are highly 
recommended and prescribed by Physicians and Sur¬ 
geons in the Army. Soldiers and officers being e.xposed 
to sudden changes, should always be supplied with "The 
Troches," as they give prompt relief. 
Holiday Presewts of Affection 
and Charity. 
■WHEELER & WILSON’S HIGHEST PREMIUM 
SEWING MACHINES. 
No. 625 Broadway, New-Yorh. 
See Wheeler & Wilsnn's Button-hole Machine. 
PHmcE & c®’^ 
Patent Meloedons and Organs, 
at the Old Melodeon Head Quarters. 
Price List sent free on application. All orders and 
communications should be addressed to 
F. P. WHITING. 
No. 87 Fulton-st.. New-York. 
Rats, Cockroaches and Rugs 
are infallibly exterminated or driven away by Isaaosen’s 
Remedies, and they leave no scent behind,—so says Mr. 
Judd in the American Agriculturist. For rats, mice and 
cockroaches, try a box of Phosplioric Paste, 60 cents, 
large size $1.25 ; for bugs, ants, etc., use a bottle of In¬ 
sect powder, at same prices. Send to 
ADOLPH ISAACSEN 40 Fulton-st,, New-York. 
Principal Depot for Cliicago and the Northwest at 
BURNHAMS & VAN SCHAACK, Wholesale Drug 
Store, 16 Lake-st., Chicago, Illinois, Sole Agents for 
the North West. 
Heury A. fileiscr & Sous, 
NO. 44 PINE-STREET. 
Dealers in 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, 
BUY AND SELL 
QUARTERMASTERS’ CHECKS AND VOUCHERS, 
5-20 BONDS, 
1-YEAR CERTIFICATES, 
7-30 LOAN, .AND EVERY FORM OF U. S. SECU¬ 
RITIES. 
We invite the attention of Banks and parties desiring 
short investment to oui assortment of United States Six 
per Cent. Debt Certificates. We have them on hand due 
in every month of the year, at rates that pay better in¬ 
terest than any other security in the market. 
F or sale—T he undivided half of a well estab¬ 
lished nursery, near Rochester, N. T. Capital required, 
from $6,000 to $8,000. AddessP.O. Drawer, 96, Rochester, N. Y. 
W ANTED 1500 to 2000 Am. Arbor Vltse Hedge 
plants, 2>i to 3 ft. 'WM. DAY Morristown, N. J. 
INDIA RUBBER GLOVES 
Are a certain cure for Chapped Hands, Salt Rheum, etc., 
and an excellent protection for tlie hands in Housework, 
Gardening, etc. Sent by mail on receipt of $1.50 for 
Ladies’sizes, $1.75 for Gentlemens’, by 
GOODYEARS I. R. GLOVE MF’G CO., 
205 Broadway, New-York. 
Further Contributions to the American 
Agriculturist Sanitary Fund for Soldiers. 
FOR U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION. 
Names. 
Tlios. Rusher . 
A. Houffli . 
Lewis Howe . 
Hiram Schuyler . 
Caleb H. Merry . 
Janies Herrick . 
John L. Sweet . 
Anderson Francisco . 
County. 
State. 
...N. Y.. 
Wm. Voorhees . 
Jolin N, Vischerr . 
Wm. Caster. 
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Z. H. Barnev... “ » 
E. A. Brown . . .. 
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Mrs. David Johnson. 
H. B. Brvan . 
James Burnett..... . 
Mary G. M’olls . 
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Lewis Sheldon . 
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Chas, O Newton . 
. Hampden. ... 
... Mass. . 
G. G. Merrick . 
T. V. Nichols . 
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John Kuser . 
... Pa.... 
J. L. Uussell . 
Elias See . 
....Mo... 
Mrs. Asenath See . 
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A. C. See . “ “ 
E. D. Keilev . •• . “ 
Geo. Jeffries, . 
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Jos. Leyman . 
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Lemuel C. Lemone. 
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Mrs. Elizabeth Lavmon. 
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Charles McCray . 
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Ransom Ridjre.. 
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Edwin Snyder. 
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Lucinda I. Cole . 
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J. A. Espy. 
.... Ill.... 
S. P. Mahwaring. 
John Ollis. 
Henry A. Broad . 
. MeLean . 
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A. B. White . 
M. Hildreth . 
James P. Hebard. 
J. F. Hunt. . 
Oscar Sheldon.. 
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And. Frederickson. 
Alex. Teller . 
M. J. P. 
. Pepin. 
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Tlios. Mallalieu . 
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Jarvis Cable. 
....Cal... 
Mrs. Veghte . 
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Michael Ulrich. 
■Wm, L. Patterson. 
Mrs. Miles Joy. 
Mrs. Ad.a Blake. 
Mrs, J. N. McGifl'ert... 
James B.McGiffert_ 
IVm. C. McGiffert. 
Edgar N. McGiffert_ 
Maggie C. McCJiffert .. 
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Mrs. Miles .Joy. 
Geo. Van Riper. 
J. F. Canfield. 
H. G. Harrison. 
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