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rgmiE AUEEICAN LIVE-STOCK IN§FK° 
a ance Company, Vincennes, Indiana. 
Charter Unlimited. Granted January 2d, 1850. 
CAPITAL $50,000! 
For the Insurance of Horses, Mules, Prize Bulls, Sheep, and Cattle, 
of every description, against the combined risks of Fire, Water, 
Accidents, and Disease. 
Losses paid in 30 days after proof of death. 
DIRECTORS. 
John Wise, 
Alvin W. Tracy, 
Abner T. EllisJ 
Abm. Smith, 
Thomas Bishop. 
JOSEPH G. BOWMAN, Pres’t. 
B. S. Whitney, Sec’y. Wm. Burtch, Treasurer, 
g'jp" Agents solicited throughout the Union. Address B. S. 
Whitney, Sec’y., Vincennes, Indiana. my ly 
Joseph G. Bowman, 
Hiram Decker, M.D., 
Isaac Mas3, 
George D. Hay, 
TO* IJSSEEE’S IIISTOKY OF MODEM EH- 
rope, with a view of the Progress of Society, from the 
Rise of Modern Kingdoms to the Peace of Paris, in 1763. With a 
Continuation of the History, by Wm. Jones, Esq. Engravings. 
3 vols. 8vo. sheep extra. Price $5. 
The above, with a large collection of other valuable histories, 
(for which see their Catalogue,) published and for sale by 
HARPER & BROTHERS, 
my 2t 82 Cliff street, N. Y. 
T O FARMERS AN® PLANTERS.-The New 
and Improved Poudrette of “ The Lodi Manufacturing Co.,” 
is offered for sale the present season at the following rates, viz :— 
I barrel, $2, 3 barrels, $5, and at the rate of $1.50 per barrel, for 
any quantity over 6 barrels. Delivered free from charge for bar¬ 
rels, cartage, or other expenses, on board of vessels in the city of 
New York. 
This article , made from night soil , into a light, dry, and inodor¬ 
ous powder, is the cheapest and most powerful manure in the world 
for corn or tobacco. Two barrels , ($3 worth,) will manure an 
acre of corn in the hill , and will bring a heavier crop than can be 
obtained in any other way. 
A pamphlet containing instructions for use, certificates from 
some of the first agriculturists in the United States, and much 
valuable information will be sent gratis , to any one applying, 
( post-paid if by letter.) to “ The Lodi Manufacturing Co., 66 Dey 
street, New York.” Also for sale by A. B. Allen & Co., 191 Wa¬ 
ter street. apr 3t 
A NABASIS OF SOIff^S,— Dr. Antisell has removed 
his laboratory to 35 City-Hall Place, where he continues to 
carry on analyses of Soils, Manures, and other Agricultural Sub¬ 
stances, and to give opinions on same. Fee for analysis of soils, 
$5. A class is formed for instruction in chemistry, and mode of 
conducting analyses. There is a vacancy for a few pupils. Terms 
$15 for three months. 
BOOKS FOR THE PEOPLE. 
C. M. SAXTON, 
AGRICULTURAL BOOKSELLER, 
120 FULTON STREET, N. Y. 
A Hen’s Treatise ©si tlie Grape Vine, with 
A Illustrations. $1.12£ cents, cloth —$1 in paper covers. 
Allen’s American Herd. Hook, price $3. The 
only book of the kind ever published in America. 
Allen’s American Farm Book, price $1 cloth- 
75 cts. paper. A complete practical guide for the management 
of the farm. 
Tfae American Architect.—Complete in 24 num¬ 
bers, at 25 cents each, or $5 for 24 numbers. $6, bound in 2 vols. 
Saxons American Farmer’s Almanac for 
1851. 
Gunn’s Bomestic Medicine.—Gunn’s Domestic 
Medicine; or, Poor Man’s Friend in the hour of affliction, pain, 
and sickness. Raymond’s new revised edition, improved and en¬ 
larged. 
©ana’s ©rise Essay ©si Manures.—-An Essay 
on Manures, submitted to the Trustees of the Massachusetts So¬ 
ciety for promoting Agriculture, for their premium. By Samuel 
L. Dana. 
Browne’s American Bird Fancier, consider¬ 
ed in reference to rearing, feeding, and management of cage 
and bouse birds. Price 50 cents in muslin, or 25 cents with 
paper covers. 
Bee, embracing a full illustration of the whole subject, with the 
most approved methods of managing this insect, through every 
branch of its culture, the result of many years’ experience. Illus¬ 
trated with three hundred accurate figures. 
Browne’s American Pont try lard.- 1 The 
American Poultry Yard; comprising the Origan, History and 
Description of the different breeds of Domestic Poultry, with 
complete directions for their Breeding, Crossing, Rearing, Fatten¬ 
ing and Preparation for Market; including specific directions for 
Caponising Fowls, and for the treatment of the principal dis¬ 
eases to which they are subject; drawn from authentic sources 
and personal obsesvation. Illustrated with numerous Engravings, 
By D. J. Browne, author of the Sylva Americana. 
ATI ©ASS FOR CONSERVATORIES and Horticul- 
nOT tural Purposes, &c.—Plain Sheet and Rough Glass for 
Conservatories and Greenhouses, of all sizes and thickness ; Pro¬ 
pagating Glasses, Fish Globes, Lactometers, and Glass Milk Pans ; 
also, Colored and Enamelled Glass for Windows and other uses, 
furnished at order, by D. J. BROWNE, 
At the Agricultural Warehouse of A. B. Allen & Co., 
mh 189 Water street, N. Y. 
If OMG-ISLAND LAND FOB SAFE—10,000 
H A acres.—The undersigned is engaged in improving and 
cultivating the wild lands of Long Island, on the borders of the 
Long-Island Railroad, about 50 miles from the city of New York, 
at Lake Road, or Irvington. Several years’ experience, and a 
thorough knowledge of the soil and its capabilties to produce, 
enable him to say confidently, that these lands are equal to any 
land on Long Island when cultivated in the same manner. That 
all kinds of fruit, grain, and vegetables, that are produced on any 
part of the island, can be raised upont these lands, which are 
now offered for sale in parcels to suit purchasers and settlers, 
from small lots of a few acres to 100, 1,000, or even 10,000 acres. 
To capitalists, or persons desirous to purchase a large tract of 
valuable land, well situated, of easy access to the best markets in 
this country, in a perfectly healthy "climate, in the midst of a great 
game region, the woods abounding in deer and wild birds, whilst 
the neighboring bays and waters of the island are filled with 
wild fowl and fish in great abundance and variety. 
One of the finest trout streams of the island runs through this 
land, and in the north parts of the tract, is the famous Ronkon- 
koma Pond, or Lake, one of the most beautiiful sheets of water 
that can be found anywhere, of about three miles in circuit, the 
shores and hanks of which are pleasant and picturesque in a high 
degree. 
Persons settling here, have all the advantages of growdh and 
rise of property of a new country, with all the privileges of an 
old-semed country, as by a ride of three to five miles, churches 
and schools of various denominations may be fouud, of more than 
100 years’ standing. Title perfect, and will he sold on advan¬ 
tageous terms, and at a low price. 
Apply to A. B. ALLEN & Co., 191 Water st.,N. Y., or 
my 2t EDGAR F. PECK, 306 State street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Buist’s Family Kitchen. Cisarcleaner, containing 
plain and accurate descriptions of all the different species and 
varieties of culinary vegetables, with their Botanical, English, 
French and German names, alphabetically arranged, and the best 
mode of cultivating them in the garden or under glass ; with a 
description of implements, and medicinal herbs in general use. 
Also, descriptions and characters of the most select fruits, their 
management, propagation, &c., illustrated with 25 engravings— 
By Robert Buist, author of the American Flower Garden Direc¬ 
tory, Rose Manual, &c. Price 75 cents; mail edition 50 cents. 
Just published by C. M. SAXTON, 120 Fuiton st., up stairs. 
EW-ORLEANS AGRICULTURAL Ware 
house, comprising a large assortment of Plows, Harrows, 
Cultivators, Fanning Mills, Corn Shellers, Corn and Cob Crushers* 
Straw Cutters, Ox Shovels, Ox Yokes, Grain Threshers, Corn 
Mills, Axes, Hoes, Shovels, and other Agricultural Implements. 
Also, Gardening Tools, Guano, Plaster, Rock Salt, &c. &c. Or¬ 
ders will be executed for every article wanted by Planters, 
jn tf GEO. W. SIZER, cor. of Magazine and Poydras sts. 
€ HARLESTON HOTEL,—This extensive house is 
now prepared to offer as good accommodations to gentle¬ 
men and ladies as any other in the city. D. MIXER. 
apr 5t* 
■» “ I pronounce the Charleston Hotel , one of the best between New 
York and New Orleans^ Solon Robinson. 
M O HUMBUG.—The undersigned, after 20 years’ expe¬ 
rience and much research, has discovered a cheap chemi¬ 
cal compound, easily applied, which completely prevents the rav¬ 
ages of the bee moth, and which can be adapted to each and 
every kind of hive, whether patents or otherwise. This discov¬ 
ery he will impart to any individual on the receipt of one dollar. 
It being understood the purchaser shall hold himself honorably 
pledged not to impart the information to others. The whole 
contained in a circular, to which is added several valuable sug¬ 
gestions in the construction of hives and management of bees, 
worth more than any patent hive in existence. Address, post¬ 
paid, SETH WHALEN, Ballston Spa, N. Y. 
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