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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
| December, 
The habit of observation, and of scientific study eulti- 
vated in children where a Barometer is used, is important. 
H—The Aquarius.—This is an excellent little porta¬ 
ble force-pump, useful iu many ways. One can take this in¬ 
strument In his hand with a pail of water, and throw a con¬ 
siderable stream to any point where a fire may be breaking 
out, and do more to quench it, than he could with a dozen 
pailfulls dashed on, even if the fire could be reached. We 
have thrown water from the ground up against the third 
story windows of a house. The Aquarius is very useful for 
watering gardens, for washing windows, carriages, etc., etc. 
It. is provided with rubber suction pipe, to draw water from 
a pail, tub or bucket, and an ejection pipe having both a noz¬ 
zle for throwing a stream, and a rose or sprinkler. It 
lias also an air chamber for giving a constant stream. It is a 
bandy instrument, for every household, aside from its use as a 
lire engine with which incipient fires have been stopped. 
1—.7—Mciodeoiis.—None need to be told of the pleas¬ 
ure given by a good Melodeon in a household, or of its util¬ 
ity in the Week Day and Sabbath School Room, and the 
Church. “ Music hath charms to soothe even a savage breast,” 
and we hesitate not to say that a benign influence is exerted 
upon every house and school room where a Melodeon or 
other good musical instrument is found.-^We offer two sizes 
in our list above, and those of a different price may be se¬ 
lected for a proportionate number of subscribers. (For 
sizes, style, prices, etc., send a stamp to George A. Prince & 
Co., Buffalo, N. Y., and get one of their illustrated descrip¬ 
tive Catalogues, which will be sent free). We have used one 
of these Melodeons during four years past, and it continues 
to give the highest satisfaction. It has not been tuned or 
otherwise repaired in all that time. The premium instru¬ 
ments will be shipped direct from the manufacturers at Buf¬ 
falo, ready boxed. They can go by railroad, steamboat, ex¬ 
press or otherwise, as desired by the recipient. It is 
easy for Churches, and both Week Day and Sunday Schools 
to unite their efforts and secure a good melodeon. 
—Many have done so already. 
cesses followed by a fall in gold, or by a tighter money 
market._Bale Hay has been very scarce and in lively 
request at higher rates_Hops have been more sought 
after and quite firm — Seeds, Hemp, and Tobacco, have 
been in less request, but without important changes in 
prices_ Wool has been in very brisk request, chiefly 
for manufacluring purposes, and heavy sales of both 
domestic and foreign have been effected, (including an 
extensive catalogue of California and foreign Wools at 
auction, Nov. 1*2,) at decidedly firmer prices, the mar¬ 
ket closing with less animation, owing to the extreme 
firmness of holders. Slocks have been much reduced, 
and the finer grades are now becoming scarce.In 
most agricultural products, transactions have been 
moderate. The Price table shows present prices, and 
changes since our last quotations. 
5. TRANSACTIONS AT THE NEW-YORK MARKETS. 
Receipts. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Bye. Barley. Oats. 
27 davs this m'th 530,000 3.03-1,000 531,000 21,000 G07.000 2,102.000 
25 days Zg Si m’th 354,000 1,330,000 2,363,000 25,000 44,000 612,000 
Sales. Flour. Wheat. Corn. r < Bye. Barley. 
27 days this month, 499,000 3,113,000 3,018,000 20,000 588,000 
25 days last month, 555,000 3,366,000 4,493,000 30,800 361,000 
2. Comparison with same time last year. 
receipts. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Bye. Barley. Oats. 
27 days 1863.. . 530.000 3,034.000 531,000 21.000 607,000 2.102,000 
27 days 1862_ 536,000 4,520,000 2,692,000 41,100 387,000 785,000 
sales. Flour. Wheat. Corn. Bye. Barley. 
27 days 1863. 499,000 3,113,000 3,018,000 26,000 588,000 
27 days 1S62 . 670,000 6,378,000 3,455,000 35,000 361,000 
3# Exports from New-York, Jan. 1, to Nov. 18. 
Flour. Wheat. Corn. Bye. Oats. 
Bbls. Bush. Bush. Bush. Bush. 
1863. 2,278,535 14,199,328 7,486,835 416,2*19 123,996 
1862.2,683,086 23,216,817 10,542,556 1,088,790 144,165 
K-Q,-Seven Volumes of Hie Agriculturist.— 
Here is a whole Agricultural , Horticultural , and Household 
Library , embracing also a large amount of interesting read¬ 
ing for Children and Youth, and thousands of instructive 
and pleasing engravings. Each volume contains more 
printed matter than half a dozen dollar books of the usual 
size. There are in each volume from one to two thousand 
articles and condensed items, among which every reader 
will find something useful to himself and family. We send 
them post-paid (as in the above table,) in new clean numbers, 
printed from stereotype plates as needed. The last number 
of each volume contains an index to the whole volume. 
(Any person preferring them bound, can receive them in this 
form, neatly done, at 65 cents extra per volume, for binding 
and extra postage—or at a cost of only 25 cents per volume 
if called for, or sent by express, or otherwise, so as not to 
be pre-pnid, Let every one selecting this premium be sure 
to name what volumes are desired, or how many of each, as 
duplicates of any number can be chosen if preferred—We 
can only supply from volume 16 to volume 22 inclusive. 
R— TSest File lor tJie AgricnaH nrisfJacob's 
Portfolio file, made just to fit the Agriculturist , with the name 
of the paper gilded on, is exceedingly convenient. It is a 
neatly embossed or stamped cover, made so that each suc¬ 
cessive number of the paper can be inserted in a minute, 
when it is strongly held in. The numbers thus fastened togeth¬ 
er are as convenient as a bound book. When one volume is 
completed, it can be removed and stitched together, and the 
numbers of a new volume be inserted. A single cover will 
answer for a dozen or twenty successive years. It is with¬ 
out doubt the most perfect paper file made. Sent’post-paid. 
S—Water Color Faints.—Those ottered (Osborne 
& Hodgkinson’s) are the best of American Manufacture, and 
though not so fine for artist’s work, as some of the imported 
(which now sell at six times the price), they answer very 
well for common sketching, particularly by children and 
beginners. They are especially useful to children, as their 
use tends to develop a taste for form and color, and skill in 
the use of the pencil. Send post-paid, in neatmaliogany case 
—24 small cakes of assorted colors, with brushes, etc. 
T-U-Prrmium Plows.—The two named in the 
t able above (Cylinder and Eagle No.. 20,) are two of the best 
farm plows in use, and will doubtless give ample satisfaction 
to any one securing them as premiums. We have not space 
for a particular description. The Eagle Plow is well-known. 
The working of theCylinder Plow, and other items concern¬ 
ing it are described on page 136 of Volume XX, (May 1861). 
V-W-Hay and Straw Cntters—Steel-tootk- 
rd Cultivators.—These implements are of first import¬ 
ance to all farmers, some of whom may find it most conve¬ 
nient to secure them through our premium list. We send 
the best implements we know of at the prices named. 
The Markets. 
American Agriculturist Office, I 
New-York, Thursday Morning, Nov. 19, 1863. j 
The tables below, carefully prepared specially for the 
American Agriculturist, from original and official sources, 
present a very comprehensive and clear view of the 
transactions in breadstuff's, during the past month and 
year, and a comparison with similar periods last year. 
A study of the tables will afford much general informa¬ 
tion.Prices of most agricultural products have ad¬ 
vanced, as shown in the tables of current rates. This 
has mainly resulted from the advance in gold, as was 
fully detailed on page 32S, November Agriculturist. The 
Breadstuff markets are at present in a very unhealthy 
condition, owing to the rage for speculation, and most of 
the reported sales are from one to another of this class. 
Buyers for the home trade and for shipment hold off, ex¬ 
pecting a collapse which will be produced by military sue 
4. Receipts of Breadstuffs at Albany, by the New-York 
Canals from the opening of navigation to Nov. 7 h. 
Flour, "Wheat, Corn, Rye, Barley, Oats, 
bbls. bus. bus. bus. bus. bus. 
1863... 1,142,100 17,314,300 20,403,600 333,700 1,866,400 8,582,900 
1S62.1,311,200 27,574,800 19,391,200 737,400 1,438,100 4,490,000 
Current Wholesale Prices. 
Flour—S uper to Extra State 
Superfine Western. 
Extra Western.. 
Extra Genesee. 
Super, to Extra Southern — 
Eye Flour. 
Corn Meal.. 
Wheat—A ll kinds of White. 
All kinds of Red. 
Corn—Y ellow. 
Mixed. 
Oats—W estern.. 
State. 
IvYE.. . 
Barley'. 
Cotton—M iddlings, per lb.. 
Hops, crop of 1S63, per lb. 
Feathers, Live Geese, p. lb.. 
Seed—C lover, per lb.:. 
Timothy, per bushel. 
Flax, per bushel. 
Sugar—B rown, per lb. 
Mol asses,N ew-Orleans, p.gl.. 
Coffee. Ilio, per lb. 
Tobacco—K entucky,&c,p.lb.. 
Seed Leaf, per lb.... 
Wool—D omestic fleece, p. lb.. 
Domestic, pulled, per lb.. 
Wool, California, unwashed.. 
Tallow, per lb. 
Oil Cake, per tun. 
Pork—M ess, per bbl. 
Prime, per bbl. 
Beef—P lain mess. 
Lard, in bbls., per lb .. 
Butter—W estern, per lb. 
State, per lb. 
Cheese.. 
Beans— per bushel. 
Broom Corn—oer I". 
Eggs—F resh, per dozen. 
Eggs,.Limed, per doz. 
Poultry—F owls, per lb.. 
Ducks, per lb. 
Geese, per lb. 
Turkeys, per lb. 
Potatoes—D yktnau, p. bbl.. 
Mercers, per bbl. 
Buckeyes per bbl. 
Peach Blow, per bbl. 
Nova Scotia, per bushel. 
Sweet Delaware per bbl. 
Jersey Sweet per bbl . 
Turnips—R uta baga, per bbl 
Onions, Red & Yellow p.bbl. 
Cabbages, per 100. 
Dried Apples, per lb. 
Dried Peaches, per lb. 
Dried Raspberries, per lb.. 
Apples, choice, per bbl. 
Apples, mixed lots, per bbl.. 
Apples, River, per bbl. 
Pumpkins, Cheese, per 100... 
Squashes, Marrow, per bbl.. 
Hubbard, per bbl. 
Cranberries, per bbl . 
Quinces, per 100. 
Pigeons, Wild, per doz. 
Prairie Chickens, per pair. 
Quail, per doz. 
Partridges, per pair. 
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TSa« Ef. V. JLive Stock jMsis-lkets during 
the past 5 weeks hav,e been largely supplied, the average 
weekly receipts being 6,225 beef cattle ; 16,888 sheep, and 
43,000 live hogs. The short winter forage hastens the 
marketing of animals. The demand is good, and even 
under the large receipts, prices are well maintained, the 
present rates being: for cattle, 11c. <t? lb. estimated dress¬ 
ed weight for the best, and down to 6c for scalawags— 
average of all sales Sk'c. Good full grown Sheep bring 
5>i(®5%c. lb. live weight; Lambs 6©7c., Good corn- 
fed hogs, 6®6L;«. lb. live weight; still-fed, 5 K© 5 Mc. 
Business Notices. 80 Cts- per Line of Space. 
Patents for TTew Inventions, 
are procured in this Country and Europe, by MUNN & 
CO., Editors Scientific American, No. 37 Park Row, N. 
Y. Pamphlets of advice sent free. 
Lands—To All Wanting Farms. 
Large and thriving settlement of Vineland, mild cli¬ 
mate, 30 miles south of Philadelphia, by railroad ; rich 
soil ; fine crops; twenty-acre tracts, at from $15 to $20 
per acre; payable within four years. Good business 
openings ; good society. Hundreds are settling and mak¬ 
ing improvements. Apply to CHAS. K. LANDIS, Post¬ 
master, Vineland, Cumberland County, N. J. Lellers 
answered. Papers containing full information sent free. 
THE CRAIG MICROSCOPE^ 
If, as a Holiday Gift, you would combine instruction 
with amusement, the useful with the entertaining, re¬ 
member the Craig Microscope and Mounted Objects, for 
they are an endless source of amusement and instruc¬ 
tion. Over 200 dozen Microscopes and 700 dozen Objects 
have been sold within a year by the Boston Agent alone. 
This Microscope, in brass, is mailed, postage paid, for 
$2 25; or with six beautiful mounted objects for $3; or 
with 24 objects for $5. In hard rubber, for 50 cents, in 
addition to above prices. A liberal discount to the trade. 
Address, HENRY CRAIG, 335 Broadway, New-York. 
% Hr e it is t m t ift s, 
Advertisements to be sure of insertion must be re¬ 
ceived at latest by the 15th of the preceding month. 
TERMS— (invariably cash before insertion): 
FOR THE ENGLISH EDITION ONLY. 
Fifty cents per line of space for each insertion. 
One whole column (145 lines), or more, $60 per column. 
In both English and German, Fifty-five cents per line. 
German Edition alone, Ten cents per line of space. 
Valuable Farm for Sale. 
To those desiring to purchase land, we would call their 
attention to this valuable farm, situated in Hunterdon Co., 
Hew-Jersey, 2 miles from the Delaware River, and Delaware 
and Belvidere E. Ik Very convenient to Church, Mill, Stores, 
School, etc., being a splendid situation for a country resi¬ 
dence, having a splendid view of the surrounding country, 
not excelled by any in the state. The soil is loamy with 
clay bottom, and in a high state of cultivation. Good Build¬ 
ings. Young apple orchard, and peach orchard just in its 
prime. The Farm contains about 110 acres. Terms easy. 
Fo>’ further particulars apply to, or address 
WILLIAMSON & ALLEN - , Stockton, Hunterton Co., N. J. 
FISK <& II y-A T C II , 
No. 38 Wall-sf,, New-Yorli City. 
BANKERS AND DEALERS IN 
All kinds of Government arid otlier Se¬ 
curities. Orders from tine Country for i>ur- 
cltase of tlovernuiemt BSoiids, etc., attend¬ 
ed to WSTI-E CASS® and 1’roinptness 
Also Agents for lltc sale of V. 8S. FIVE- 
TWENTY YEAR SIX TER CENT. BONDS, 
PEAR SEED, &c. 
J. M. THOREURN & CO. 
Offer of the growth of 1863 
Prime Pear Seed per pound $3, or in quantities of 25 pounds 
and over, per pound...$2.00 
Apple Seed per Bushel.$7. Per Quart_ 30 
Manaleb Cherry Pits, per Bushel. 25. “ — 1.00 
Plum Pits. “ . 5. “ - 25 
Apricot Pits.. “ _1.00 
Weymouth Pine Seed, per pound.$3. Per ounce.... 35 
Scotch Elm “ “ 3. “ 25 
Scarlet Maple “ “ . 2. “ .... 20 
Magnolia Accuminata “ 3. “ 25 
Quince Seed “ 3. “ 25 
Improved White Raspberry Seed. “ 1.U0 
Improved Red “ “ .... 1.00 
Improved Yellow Gooseberry Seed “ .... 2.00 
Improved Red “ “ .... 2.00 
Improved Green “ “ .... 2.00 
Honey Locust Seed per pound 60c. “ 30 
Yellow Locust Seed per pound 75c. “ 10 
New White Japan Melon “ 50 
J. M. THORBITRN & CO.. Seed Warehouse, 
15 Jolin-st., New-York. 
25T" Parties ordering the above to come by mail niiit en¬ 
close iu addition 2 cents for every 4 ounces ordered. 
TITE MOTHER’S JOURNAL 
and Family Visitant is a practical Monthly 
Magazine for Mothers and the Household, 
substantial in matter, attractive in Style. 
One Dollar a year; specimen copies, ten 
cents. Be sure and have it. 
Send by mail, directed to Mothers' Journal. 
335 Broadway, New York. 
SLACK SPANISH FOWLS. 
A few pair of Pure Blood young black Spanish, from im 
ported stock. ApfTly to D,‘H. WILLETS, Flushing, L, L 
