in the manure trade, yet there are certainly many 
others, honest men, upon whose fair fame there 
has never yet been a breath of suspicion. 
We advise the farmer, therefore, to purchase 
his manures from men of established reputation, 
who have a character to lose, and who will not 
demand from him moie than a fair and reason¬ 
able profit. 
The best safeguard,however, against fraudulent 
dealers is never to use a manure of any kind 
without having a sample analysed by a competent 
authority. Indeed men of real intelligence and 
business habits now regularly call to their assist¬ 
ance the science of the analytical chemist to as¬ 
certain the real agricultural value of artificial 
manures. 
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SAVING CORNSTALKS FOE FODDER. 
Ik some seasons and in some localities the bay 
crop is likely to prove so light as to be Insuffi¬ 
cient for the wants of the stock belonging to the 
farm, so as to carry them safely and creditably 
through a long American winter. Such an evil 
can rarely be foreseen in time to sow other crops 
to make up the deficiency, and yet it Is necessary 
to find other substances to remedy the Jobs. 
Horses cannot very well do without bay to a 
certain extent; and where it is scarce, what there 
is of it should be reserved for them. Sheep will 
thrive well on pea and oat straw, with the addi¬ 
tion of a few turnips, or some grain, given regu¬ 
larly every day. Horned stock, although they 
may be kept alive through the winter on Btraw 
alone, whioli too commonly Sb the case in Ameri¬ 
ca, can never be expected to keep in a thrifty, 
growing condition, wlthoutsome more nutritious 
food in addition. For them there is nothing bet¬ 
ter than well-cured cornstalks, and, little extra, 
judicious labor in saving this much-despised 
product of the farm, will not be thrown away. 
A farmer, of all men, should keep In view the 
adage, “What is worth doing at all, is worth 
doing well.” Cut the cornstalks oil' close by the 
roots, as soon as the car is glazed, or as soon as a 
frost occurs severe enough to wilt the leaves; 
then set the stalks up on the field in stooks con¬ 
taining about 15 bills each; tio each stook with a 
baud round the top to prevent being blown about 
by the wind, and let them remain so for a month, 
or till they are tolerably dried — not bleached, as 
is too often the ease. Then husk out the corn in 
the field, and take the stalks to the vicinity of the 
cattle yard, and carefully stack them on a platform 
of rails elevated some 8 or 10 inches above the 
ground; the stack to be made circular, and the 
stalks laid on in the bunches as they came from 
the field in alternate layers, butts in and butts out, 
leaving a hole about one foot in diameter in the 
center of the stack, through which a current of 
air can pass from underneath the platform, to 
carry off the gases evolved, which otherwise would 
make the stalks musty. A layer of clean straw 
three inches thick, placed between each layer of 
cornstalks, would be un improvement, as the 
straw will imbibe some of the juices of the stalks, 
and so become more palatable and nutritious. A 
few pounds of salt scattered on the stalks at int< r- 
valswill also he found advantageous. The top or 
roof of the stack is to be finished off with straw, 
so placed as to form a sharp rain proof root, over¬ 
hanging the sides of the stack sufficiently to shed 
all moisture clear of it. The straw roof closes up 
the opening left in the stack, lint a tin or wooden 
tube may be placed horizontally on the last layer 
of stalks so as to admit of the free passage of air 
into and out of the interior. 
In this way cornstalks will keep sweet till the 
cold, frosty weather of mid-winter, from which 
time till March the cattle will greedily devour 
them, if fed out at regular times iu clean cribs, 
and not scattered over the yard to be trampled 
into the dung heap. Cutting the stalks up in a 
machine, and afterward steaming them and mix¬ 
ing a little bran or corn meal with the steamed 
stalks, will be found to pay well. 
Saved and fed in this way, cornstalks are equal 
in value to clover hay, and may be estimated to 
be worth at least $0 per acre. The stack should 
not be large, or it would be more liable to heat 
and decay. Five acres of Btalks to a stack will 
be enough. J. M. 
Hamilton, C. W., Sept., 1800. 
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KEEPING POTATOES. 
Ens. Rural New-Yorkkk; — In your issue of 
Sept. 22d, T noticed an article by H. Payne, of 
Lockport, N, Y., answering an inquiry of C. W„ 
of Fuirviow, Ky., by stating how he Bayed his 
potatoes in 1S54. Having some experience in 
potato culture and keeping, I adopted a plan last 
fall which, for keeping potatoes dry and sound, is 
superior to anything I ever tried. This mode 
obviates the necessity of picking your potatoes 
by band but once, and when put away in the cel¬ 
lar or pit, can he so arranged that a constant cir¬ 
culation of air can pass through, thus preventing 
heating or sweating, cud in the spring, when 
necessary to remove them from their place of 
deposit to some out-houBe or to the field for 
planting, they can be moved in the boxes of the 
capacity of one and one-half bushels, into which 
they were put in the fall when dug. 
The box is made by taking a pine board thir¬ 
teen inches wide, and cutting it into lengths of 
thirteen inches, which square pieces are for the 
ends of the box; then take good pine lath and cut 
them in lengths of twenty-three and a half inches. 
Nail the laths to the square pieces, previously 
prepared, by usiDg two shingle nails in each end 
of the lath where it is nailed to the board. Put 
five laths on each side and bottom, and the box is 
ready for use. An improvement can he made by 
boring two half-inch holes fonr inches apart in 
each end of the box midway between the center 
of the box and the top, take short pieces of rope 
of the right size, eight or tea inches long, draw 
the ends through from the outside and tie firm 
knots on the inside, which will prevent them from 
being drawn through, and you have convenient 
handles. The whole expense of material will not 
be more than from four to six cents for each box. 
Improve dry, fair weather for digging, and let 
your potatoes remain in the sun through so much 
of the day as will give you time to secure all that 
may be dug. They will then be free from dirt, 
and when put Into the boxes can be removed to 
any place desired, aud piled up in a nice, snug 
manner, with but little trouble. 
Wilmington, 111., Sept, I860. Hkxrt Watkins. 
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A VOICE FROM THE WILDERNESS. 
Dear Rural:— We are under great obligations 
to Dr. Ely and yourself, for a “Mop of Routes 
through the New York Wilderness,” and the 
entertaining sketch of a “Trip” accompanying it. 
But we feel a bit disposed to complain of the 
conclusion as to the “probable destiny of this 
extensive wilderness region.” Not the least ob¬ 
jection to an honest expression of opinion, hut 
we much doubt the soundness of an opinion that 
appears calculated to “divert an agricultural 
population from these barren, uninviting regions. 1 ' 1 
“The broken surface of the country,” and “the. 
distance from markets,” are doubtless great ob¬ 
stacles in the way of improvement; but that the 
“nature of the Hoil” should be included with 
these, is an open question. 
We reside in the Southern part of Franklin 
county, therefore nearly In the center of the 
section mapped out in the Rural. And we do 
not believe any one would call this a “ barren 
region'" 1 — whether visiting the “ clearings ,” or the 
“ woods" so “fitted by nature to afford shelter 
and sustenance to game.” Where did these tall, 
gigantic trees obtain nutriment for such growth 
and proportions, if the soil is so very poor? 
Grain of all kinds, vegetables of every descrip¬ 
tion, thrive hereabout luxuriantly, and should a 
few more copies of the excellent Rural find 
their way here* doubtless we could show you 
“ still better things.” No doubt the present 
“principal attractions” consist in the very things 
that pleasure-seekers find; notwithstanding they 
might find “choice vegetable productions” at 
other places than “Nku Buntlink's Eagle’s NeBt” 
More anon. A Dweller in the Wilderness, 
Mayroso, September, 1860. 
Remarks.— The above having been submitted 
to Dr. Ely, be replies as follows: 
To the strictures of our fair critic we would 
reply, that the statements to which Bhe objects 
refer to the general characteristics of the coun¬ 
try, and not to particular localities. There ore, 
undoubtedly, portions of this extensive region 
where the soil is at present fertile, yet its dura¬ 
bility may still bo “an open question.” In 
French's Gazetteer of the .State of New York, 
(I860,) it is said that “three-fourths of the entire 
surface of Essex comity is too rough and broken 
for cultivation.”. .This is surely “uninviting to 
an agricultural population.” Of Franklin county 
the same authority says:—“Upon approaching 
the mountainous region toward the south, the 
soil becomes more and more sterile, and largo 
tracts are valuable only for their timber and iron 
ore.” Hamilton county is almost an unbroken 
wilderness. Of Clinton county wo are told that 
“a largo share of the central and western por¬ 
tions is covered by the origin il forests, and is too 
rough ever to admit of profitable cultivation.” 
“The primitive portion of St Lawrence county 
is generally elevated and considerably broken. 
Its soil is light and sandy, and in some parts are 
extensive sand plains entirely unGt for agricul¬ 
tural purposes.” Compared with the New York 
Wilderness, it cannot be doubted that our exten¬ 
sive country affords more favored region*, equally 
accessible, vastly more fertile, with better market 
facilities, and therefore mure likely to attract an 
agricultural population. Still, we would not un¬ 
derrate the “ Wilderness,” nor say aught to deter 
any from testing its capabilities of improvement. 
We are right glad to know that the pure and in¬ 
structive Bubal has found its way into these 
lonely regions, and perhaps the time will come 
when prophesy shall"become history, and "the 
desert shall rejoice aud blossom as the rose.” 
w. w. E. 
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FENCE MAKING. 
Eds. Rural New-Yorker:— May I say some¬ 
thing about fence making, iu your paper? Hav¬ 
ing had some considerable experience in that 
line of business, as a contractor, fencing rail¬ 
roads, farms, Ac., it may not be improper to give 
my mode of building. 
I prefer boards 16 feet and G inches long, four 
boards to a panel,—tbe boards 7 inches wide and 
1| inches thick. Have every panel of exact 
length. Use three posts for the first panel. Have 
the middle post on the reverse side from the end 
ones. Rut on the top boards first, — ranging 
some eight or tea rods forward to a sight in line, 
and have the sight or target the height of “law¬ 
ful fence,” 4 feet and 0 inches. Let tbe posts be 
put in the ground three feet deep. Tamp them 
well at the bottom and top. Saw off the top of 
tbe posts even with the top board. Pot tiro halls 
(regular fence nails) in each end of the board, 
and the same in the middle. Put a batten oil tug 
end joints. Use five 20-penny nails—two in the 
top, and the remaining three in the center of the 
» batten—against each joint of the boards. 
It is aiwuys preferable to have the ground level, 
but if not practicable, place an extra board on 
the top of a panel by nailing on to the fence. 
Never let the bottom-board come within two and 
a half inches of the ground. I use no battens on 
the middle posts, for it has a tendency to make 
them decay; nor do I use a cap board, for it holds 
the wind, causing the posts to sag. Let every 
post be set plumb. 
Where the ground is uneven, nail on below the 
panel wha! boards are needed, and of such 
lengths as art necessary. I use a gauge made 
with a hook, hang it on the top board, with the 
proper distances for the boards, making them to 
correspond with the top o«e, equal distance apart. 
I me augers where the soil will admit, for boring 
the post holes. When not enltable, use a long- 
handed round-blade shovel, with a crowbar, 
sharpened “spud fashion.” Let it taper for six 
inches from the point, and be kept sharp. I put 
three men in a gang, with one auger, saw, ax, two 
hammers, shovel, spade, and one crowbar. Nail 
kegs sawed off serve for nail boxes. 
I consider the foregoing plan decidedly the 
best. I practice a regular, systematic course, 
and the fence is uniform and of sameness. In 
building some 800 miles of fence, I have tried 
many experiments, and among them all I find 
this course the oue both for profit and utility. 
The Buffalo and New York City, and tbe Lake 
Shore Road from Buffalo to Erie, Rome of the 
former, and all of the latter is built and being 
built on this plan. We use red and yellow cedar 
posts principally. I find that a round hemlock 
post will not last as long as a hemlock that is 
split. I also find poBtB that have been set in tbe 
ground top down, invariably the soundest. 
Storrs Barrows. 
South Trenton, Oneida Co., N. Y., 1860. 
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WEAK-EYED HORSES. 
Eds Rural New-Yorker: — Id your journal of 
Aug. 25th, I see an article upon moon-eyed 
horses, a subject which I am, unfortunately, too 
well acquainted with from sad experience. Much 
have I lost by such horses, together with weak- 
eyed horses. Of all the ills that doeB or can 
attend the horse, none is so fatal to bis value as 
defective eyes. A part of the article you quote 
is wrong, if my experience is worth anything; 
for except from hurts, the disease of the eyes is 
hereditary. I could give many facts and circum¬ 
stances to establish the truth of my position. 
There are stocks of horses that become blind at 
five, six, and nine years of age, to my knowledge. 
Strong food, snob as corn, and hard labor, facilitates 
blindness very much. My opinion is clearly sub¬ 
stantiated in the Bible, where it Bays “like begets 
like.” A truer statement is not in tbe Bible. 
Whenever a horse becomes clearly moon-eyed, 
J do not consider him worth his food; for it takes 
as much food for a blind borBe as it does for one 
with good eyes. Tbe trouble of a blind horse is 
also much more than that of one with good eyes. 
It is high time our country should legislate upon 
the subject of stock or breeding horRes. No man 
should be allowed to breed or keep a weak-eyed 
stallion, or one with other material defects, for 
the reason that they are a public calamily—while 
a fine and pood horse is a public blessing. The 
Legislature has as much right to interfere in this 
particular as they have iu many instances where 
they do legislate. I could write a book on this 
subject if I had time or the ability. While a 
horse is fed light and used in moderation, there is 
not much danger of his going blind; but when he 
is put to hard service and fed high, (as you must 
do if he or his stock are at ail disposed to blind¬ 
ness,) bis eyes will very soon show it The heat 
and only remedy 1 know of is light food, no labor, 
deplete heavily, and keep him poor and weak, 
which is worse than no horse at all. 
Mississippi, Sept., 1860, A I-'akmer. 
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MOLE CATCHING. 
Eds. Rural New Yorker:— In a late number 
of your journal 1 noticed an inquiry as to the 
best rnodo for destroying tbe troublesome moles, 
and for some time have been anticipating a bint 
or two thereupon. I will simply state my obser¬ 
vations in regard to the mole, and offer it as a 
suggestion. 
This summer, about the time that the moles 
commence their depredations, I procured the 
assistance of some laborers to sink a number of 
post holes, for a yard fence. The work was done 
with a post auger , eight inches in diameter, and 
three feet deep. Iu tbe course of a day or two I 
was about to set the posts, when, to my surprise, 
I found a number of moles in the post holes. 
They, in their nocturnal perambulations, had 
sliped into the pits, and not being experts at 
climbing, from the peculiar shape of the fore feet 
and body, they could not get out. They have 
troubled our mounds in tbe yard but little since, 
—their numbers being thinned. We subsequently 
it tried in tbe garden, near their rendezvous, and 
with the same success. I would suggest putting 
water into the pits, that the mole may meet head¬ 
long a “watery grave.” Conkle. 
Near Mt. Union, Ohio, 1S60. 
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llural Spirit cf t!)c |}vrss. 
No Mange in Black Ilogs. 
A writer in the Soutlxn-n Planter , describing 
tbe different varieties of swine, says that be never 
knew black hogs to have the mange, while white 
ones are very subject to it, and sometimes die of it. 
Heaves in norees. 
Tuk Farmer and Gardener gives the following 
as a cure for the heaves in horses:—Take smart- 
weed, steep it in boiling water till the strength is 
all out; give one quart every day, mixed with 
bran or shorts, for eight or ten duys. Give green 
or cut-np feed, wet with water, during the opera¬ 
tion, and it will cure. 
Scour* in Calves. 
Nothing is so good to stop this complaint- 
says the M'njsni luisetts Ploughman —as loam from 
the field, halves should be weaned on hay; but 
they should always have cods of earth beside them 
in the ham. This is new to up. Carbonate of 
lime, it is well known, will check the scours; and 
perhaps it is this ingredient, of tbe loam which 
renders it efficacious—and if so, pulverized lime¬ 
stone would be most effective. 
Pea Vine Hay. 
To make hay of pea vines, Mr. Edmonston, 
of North Carolina, recommends in the American 
Farmer the following simple plan of curing: 
“As an article of fodder or forage, there is 
none superior to the pea vino. Horses and cattle 
will eat it with avidity, and in preference to any 
other kind of fodder. The difficulty of saving 
these vines, has constituted the chief objection 
to their uBe. Tbe writer believes that they can 
easily be saved by cutting them off close to the 
ground with sharp hoes, in the month of Septem¬ 
ber; and then, having first provided forks and 
poles, plant the former in the ground in a straight 
line, and so place the poles upon the forks, that 
a common sized man can clasp his hands over 
the pole, (i. e,, they must be about six feet above 
the ground.) Place rails, with one end resting 
upon the pole, about six or eight inches apart, 
alter the manner of a top stack for a fodder 
bouse, as it is called, leaving both ends open, and 
upon thege rails throw the vines, until they are 
about one foot deep; throw overall some straw 
or grass, and a good supply of the best fodder 
for milch cows, or any other kind of stock, will 
be obtained.” 
Turning Under Stubble. 
I noticed a simple arrangement for assisting 
in turning tinder stubble, weeds, Ac., viz: a heavy 
trace-chain, with one end fastened around the 
beam of the plow just where tbe upright joins the 
beam, and the other end of the chain fastened to 
the outside of the doubletree. The chain swung 
loose, so as to be about even with the uubroken 
land. By using this tbe land is left, in beautiful 
order, no ends of the stabble and weeds sticking 
up, to make a jagged, unfinished appearance.— 
Correspondent Country Gentleman. 
“Ciiant Wheat.” 
In Ireland they have a variety of wheat with 
the above name, of which the editor of the Agri- 
ndlnral Review says:—“The length of the straw 
is astonishing, and the head is more than pro¬ 
portionately large.” The Waterford Mail de¬ 
scribes a crop of it as seen growing, as compris¬ 
ing “ from 40 to GO tars of corn growing together 
from one setting; and In some instances 72 ears 
arc found; and if the average yield is 80 grains, 
which is far under tbe mark, and the number of 
stalks growing together is 40, which is also below 
the average, we have the enormous jleld of 3,200 
fold. All the seed which was required to sow 
one-fourth of a plantation acre, was four pounds!” 
Unloading Hay. 
Mr. L. F. Scott, of Connecticut, communi¬ 
cates, in a late number of the Country Gentleman, 
his mode of unloading hay from a curtail at once. 
He says: 
“ My plan is to have two or more endless ropes 
spread on the cart rigging, and load on them, 
and wheo in the barn, bring the ropes together 
on the top, on a strong double hook made fast to 
a stout rope; this rope maybe run through the 
tackle, with a horse outside, similar to the plan 
of unloading with a horse fork, while a man 
with a guy-rope over a pulley, buck side of the 
mow, directs it where be chooses. Then let down 
mid unhook the ropes on one side, and pull them 
out with the same power that hoisted it 
Another way, to hoist without the horse, is to 
have a wheel, similar to what mcrehanls nse for 
hoisting hogsheads of molasses and other mer¬ 
chandise, hung in the ridge of the barn, and ope¬ 
rated in the same way, with guy-ropcs, as in the 
other plan. Where a barn is built with the floor 
on one side of the barn, with short middle beams, 
the wheel can bo bung partly over the mow, so 
that it will need less power on the guy-ropes.” 
Oil fur Bools and Hattie**. 
Some practice, and a good deal of reasoning 
from analogy, has proved that the very best oil 
for all applications to leather, is the common 
castor oil, (from the bean of the Raima Christa 
plant,) and identical with that with which careful 
mothers sometimes nauseate their children. One 
of the reasons of its value, is that it has Icbs 
affinity for water than any other oil, and less ten¬ 
dency to harden or thicken the leather, as ueats- 
foot and other animal oils do. Leather that lias 
been frequently saturated with any kind of ani¬ 
mal fat, and exposed to water, as boots and har¬ 
ness are, instead of remaining pliable, becomes 
hard and dry, losing its elasticity, and finally 
becoming brittle and worthless; but that which 
is oiled with the extract of the Palma Christa 
bean, and in a less degree with flax-seed oil, ap¬ 
pears to retain its fibrous toughness a great deal 
longer. The oil is naturally viscid, containing 
some glutenous matter, which serves a better 
purpose than animal oil to exclude the water, 
which, when absorbed by leather, is the real 
cause of its non-elasticity. Castor oil, if bought 
by the gallon, is not expensive. It was manufac¬ 
tured a few years ago in Illinois, and sold at fifty 
cents a gallon, and the beans were grown as a 
field crop, at fifty cents a bushel. It is well 
worth the while for farmers to give castor oil a 
trial as a lubricator of leather. So says the New 
York Tribune. 
Saving Seed Corn. 
Mr. F. Holbrook, a distinguished farmer of 
Brattleborough, Vt», has published a long com¬ 
munication on the subject of cultivating Indian 
corn, in which we find the following mode adopted 
by him in selecting seed corn: 
“While upon my present subject I will say a 
word about saving seed corn. All experienced 
farmers are aware that the productiveness and 
early ripeiiiDg of any kind of corn, depend very 
much upon the manner of selecting the seed, I 
have a long-eared variety, which 1 have been 
planting and improving for some ten or twelve 
years; and although during that time I have 
tried, I presume, a dozen other sorts, I give the 
preference to the first-named sort. Whatever 
may be said in favor of a Change of seed, as 
regards other crops, there is no need of changing 
seed corn, provided proper < are is used in the 
early selection of that for planting. By proper 
attention to this matter, a variety may be per¬ 
fectly adapted iu its habits to a given climate 
and soil, and changed much for the better, as to 
productiveness. The difference in product be¬ 
tween careful selection in the field, and taking 
seed at random from the crib, will in a very few 
years be much in favor of the former mode—the 
soil and cultivation being in both cases alike, 
"Ab soon as the earliest ears are thoroughly 
glazed, I go over the field myself, selecting from 
those stalks that are 'stocky' and vigorous, and 
that promise two good ears. The selected eai-B 
are taken immediately home, braided, and hung 
up in a dry, airy place. When I commenced 
with my favorite variety, it was difficult to find 
twin ears, but now they are abundant. My crops 
also ripen ten daja earlier than at first. I will 
not mention the length of the ears that might be 
found iu my fields, but will say to you, Mr. Editor, 
come and see for yourself.” 
Agricultural Jitiscellanp. 
The Weather —State Pair.— The first real frost of the 
season occurred on Saturday night last, kd< 1 was very 
severe in this region. Fortunately the corn crop was 
safe a week before Jack’s killing fingers touched vegeta¬ 
tion, andlittle injury was done to anything, exceptgrapes. 
— October opens quite unpleasantly — a decidedly 
equinoctialish storm prevailing hereabouts from early 
Monday morning to the time we write (Tuesday M .) 
though both tho Heavens and the Barometer indicate a 
favorable change. The weather has been bad for the 
opening of the State Fair, hot we hope sunshine will 
soon prevail, and that the exhibition will yet prove a 
success in both display and attendance. 
Read tuk Tkrms. —We beg all who think of advertis¬ 
ing In the Rural to read the terms carefully before 
sending us their orders. They are published conspicu¬ 
ously in every number, on purpose In be read and heeded, 
and with a desire that none be deceived. Mention this 
now, particularly, because we have before ns a letter 
complaining that we have charged the writer thirty.five 
cents a lino, Instead of twenty-five—which he supposes 
to be our rate, as it was lost yeor— and saying it ought 
to be only ten cents a line, as “ that is what other agri¬ 
cultural journals charge.” Our friend is advised that our 
present rates have been published in every issue of the 
Rural this year. As to what other rg’l journals charge, 
all we have to offer is that, if he has advertised in any 
which lias half our circulation, its rate being only ten 
cents s line, we will receipt his hill in full, free; and we 
will do the same if he does not pay said journals far 
more, in proportion to circulation, tlmn he does the 
Rural, The fact is that the paper to which wo suppose 
onr correspondent alludes, has only about one-eighth 
the circulation of ours !—and we therefore Object, most 
decidedly, to being placed open an equality in advertising 
rates. Why, wn this week add enough to our regular 
edition (5,000) to make a very respectable circulation of 
itself, and suppose that, when wo reach an edition of 
100,000, some people will still insist that we ought to 
charge no more for advertising than “ other,journals !” 
Illinois Statk Fair,—T he Prairie Farmer, after 
criticising some of the arrangements for the exhibition, 
says:—“ Compared with other exhibitions, the show of 
cattle and hogs was the finest we have ever seen. The 
exhibition of sheep was large. Horses were out in large 
numbers, and embraced very many splendid animals of 
all grades." The Fine Art and Mechanical departments 
w-ere very meagre, and the Farm Products little better. 
“ Floral Hall contained a large amount of fruit—much 
that was fine aud considerable that was not bo fine. As a 
» whole the exhibition of fruit did not equal that made 
last year.” Few Bowers were shown. There was a large 
display of preKervedaudcanDedfruitnauddoratrtiewines. 
— During the Fair the biennial election of officers for 
the State Society took place, and resulted as follows: 
President —W. II Van Eui-8, of Lee county. Vicc- 
Prcndenls—C. B. Demo, Joe Daviess; A. J. Matteson, 
Whiteside; Richard Holder, McLean; R. Tf. Whiting, 
Knox; J. W. Singleton, Adams; A, It. McConnell, San¬ 
gamon; Wm. Kyle, Edgar; Wm. S. Waite, Rond; A. S. 
Osborne, Perry. Treasurer— John W. Bunn, Sangamon. 
according Secretary —John Cook, Sangamon. Corres¬ 
ponding Secretary— John P. Reynolds, Marion. 
Tuk St. Louis Fair.— According to all accounts and 
telegrams thus far received, the Fair of the St. Louis 
Ag*l and Mechanical Association, held last week, was 
eminently successful. The attendance was large, the 
exhibition varied aud extensive, and the profile are esti¬ 
mated at twenty thousand dollars, 
— When will the “ Western New York Agricultural, 
Horticultural and Mechanical Association ” go into ope¬ 
ration and make a similar exhibition to that of the St. 
Louis: 
Tint County and Local Fairs, held last week in 
Western and Central New York, were generally credita¬ 
ble and well attended, so far as we have ascertained. 
The Livingston Co. Show, as we learn from friends who 
were present, was nmisually good in most departments. 
The weather of the week was not very favorable for out¬ 
door exhibitions, and we fear some Societies suffered in 
co nsequenue. 
Auction Sales of Pure Bred Stock.— Tbe attention 
of all our readers interested is directed to the announce¬ 
ment In this paper of two public sales of Improved Stock. 
Both sales will be somewhat extensive. That of the 
l! Albany Co. Breeding Association,” to take place on the 
10th inst., will include some of the best Short-horn and 
Devon cuttle in the State,and also superior horses, sheep, 
and, swine—presenting a raie opportunity to breeders, 
aud farmem wishing to procure good stock animals. The 
sale of Mr. SUTH A. Bcsilvbll's fine herd of Short-horns, 
and other good stock—at Hartford, Ohio, Oct 18th—is 
worthy the special uttention of our Western friends. 
John Johnston, Esq., of Retieea county, who has be¬ 
come celebrated on account of hie successful experiments 
in burying crockery, (in the shape ol draining tile,) and 
demonstrating the great benefits of uuderdrainiug. etc., 
called upon us a few days since. Though somewhat 
advanced in life, Mr. J. is in fine health and spirits, ap¬ 
pearing far younger than he is, and as enthusiastic as 
ever relative to his system of farm enrichment and 
improvement. May he long live to enjoy the fruits of 
his skill and industry, and as an exampler to farmers. 
— • « ■■ 
Illinois Spring Wheat. — Wa have received a fine 
sample of Spring Wheat from John Galbraith, Esq., of 
Belvidere, 111. Mr. G. thinks it is the best he ever saw. 
He speaks in the most encouraging terms ot the crops 
In Northern Iilioole, there being an abundant yield of 
everything the farmer lias planted—wheat, corn, oats, 
barley, rye, potatoes, &c, 
The Best Behksiiikks at our recent County Fair (two 
pens) were exhibited by Mr. Wm. K. Gridley, of Ogden. 
We could not ascertain the name at the time of writing 
cuf brief notice last week. 
Whexcd ri Emanates.— As we hare said aforetime, 
Rochester, TV. Y.. is the “ local habitation,” or place of 
publication, of the Rural Nkw-Yotreu, It don’t 
emanate from New York city, Albany, Uliea, Syracuse, 
Buffalo, or any other Email town, but from Rochester, 
the Metropolis of Western Fete York- in the midst of 
what is said to be the best populated and cultivated 
“Rural District" of America—and people who address 
ns will please govern themselves accordingly. Why l 
We almost dally receive letters which have been mis¬ 
directed to New York, or elsewhere, and kindly for¬ 
warded by the Post-Master. No doubt many epistles, 
thus wrongly addressed, never reach ns at all. Letters, 
intended for us, not unfrequently go to some other 
Rochester than this in N. Y.—for there is a Rochester in 
almost every SUte. Easiness and other correspondents 
will pleuse note that our address is simply “Rochester, 
N. Y„” (not Rochester.) The State should be designated 
by TV. F, very plainly wnHen, to distinguish it from N. 
H. aud other States having a poet-office of the same 
same. Some letteis probably go astray because New 
York is written in full, instead of N Y. The term Aeir- 
Yorker , especially with the prefix Rural, don't mean X. 
Y, city by any means. Friends, please “he sure you're 
right” in this matter. Z1T See .Publishers Notices. 
