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THE CULTIVATOR 
May. 
Inquiry Awakened —We find abundant evidence 
that our paper is well read and a spirit of inquiry awa¬ 
kened, by the constant call for further information on 
the subjects discussed, particularly in regard to the prac¬ 
tical every-day business operations of the farm. A 
correspondent writes us as follows: “ I wish to notice 
one fact which indicates that your paper has a wide 
circulation. Since my article appeared in the Co. Gent. 
of Feb. 18, I have received over a dozen letters refer¬ 
ring to it, and asking for further information, from 
nearly as many different States” Another corres¬ 
pondent says—“I wish you would remind people to give 
their post-office address when writing for information. 
I have received an enormous number of letters in refer¬ 
ence to matters discussed in my articles, most of them 
enclosing a stamp to pre-pay postage, but many of 
them lacking the information necessary to enable me 
to answer—some having the post-office, but without 
the State, and some without even the name of the post- 
office.” We are greatly troubled with such letters, 
and we would that it could be deeply impressed upon 
every one who writes a letter, that the first thing to be 
done is to write the name of the post-office and State 
on the top of the first page. Such a course would save 
much trouble and vexation. 
Thorough-bred Horses for Oregon. —Mr. John 
P. Welsh, who purchased of John B. Burnet of Syra¬ 
cuse, the celebrated thorough-bred horse Consterna¬ 
tion ,, for $3,500, with the intention of taking him to 
Oregon this season, has, as we are informed by a gen¬ 
tleman who saw Mr. Welsh a few days since, concluded 
to let Consternation stand in Kentucky the present 
season, to serve thorough-bred mares. Mr. Welsh has 
purchased in Kentucky, Rifleman , a very superior tho¬ 
rough-bred colt of great substance, and promising to be 
a most valuable horse. Rifleman , bay colt, foaled 
May, 1855, by “Glencoe,” out of the dam of “ Marks¬ 
man and Frazier,” winner of the first prize in the ring 
for thorough-breds, at the Fayette Co. Fair, held at 
Lexington, Ky., and also at the State Fair at Paris, 
Ky., in the year 1856. We congratulate our friends 
in Oregon on this addition to their stock. Mr. Welch 
sailed by the steamer of 1st April, and took this valua¬ 
ble horse with him. 
Sweet Potatoes—Their Northern Cultivation. 
LANTS sent by Express, far and near, at $2 per 1,000. 
To dealers who order 10.000 or more at a time, $1.50 
per 1,000. Boxed and delivered at Railroad without charge. 
Plants will be ready early in May. 
O. S. MURRAY & SON, 
Twenty Mile Stand P. O., Warren Co., Ohio. 
April 1—'weow3tmlt 
Just Published. 
A BOOR FOR EVERY FARMER. 
TIE FARMER’S PRACTICAL HORSE FAR¬ 
RIERY—12 mo. 198 pages—price only 50 cents. 
Besides containing ample directions for doctoring Hor¬ 
ses, and a large number of valuable receipts, it contains 
the great secret of Breaking, Taming and Training, and 
a fund of information on almost everything relating to the 
management of Horses, written in a clear and simple style 
—worth many times its cost to any man who keeps a horse. 
Sent free of postage on receipt of price. 
Address E. NASH, Publisher, 
March 18—weow&m3ms Auburn. N. Y. 
Woods’ Portable Steam Engine Works, 
8 Cornelia-St., Utica, Oneida Co- N- Y. 
N. & E. D. WOOD, (formerly A. N. Wood & Co., 
• of Eaton, Mad. Co.) Practical Machinists, and Build- 
esr of their celebrated 
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES , 
for Farm, Mechanical, and Plantation purposes. 
We have made great improvements in our Engines re¬ 
cently, particularly in the manner of setting the tubes in 
the boilers, (by Prosser’s Patent,) adding a large wrought- 
iron dome in place of small cast ones,—increased the size 
of fire box, with ash-pans that can be closed up tight or 
opened at pleasure ; also in the manner of connecting the 
governor to throttle, making it direct action. 
We can also furnish the Engines with Judson’s govern¬ 
or valves, which are superior to any others, at from $15 to 
$40 extra’ according to size of engine. 
Saw. Corn, and Grain Mills supplied at manufacturer’s 
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS. A retired Gentleman 
having been restored to health in a few days, after many 
years of nervous suffering, will send (free) to assist others ) 
a copy of the prescription, and a supply of the remedy, 
on receiving a stamped envelope bearing the applicant’s 
address. Direct to the Rev. John M. Dagnall, 186 Ful¬ 
ton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. May 1—m3t. 
Blood and Wool Mamire, 
R OTHWELL’S, in Bags or Barrels, for sale by 
A. LONGETT, 
May l—m3t 84 Cliff-st., New-York. 
Hay aiad CottoBi Press. 
D EDERICK’S PARALLEL LEVER HAY AND 
COTTON PRE88ES, for compact pressing, are still 
manufactured in Albany, N. Y. They are being shipped 
to all parts of the Union and Canadas, and in every caso 
give the most perfect satisfaction. This press was award¬ 
ed the great medal, (first prize) at the Fair of the U. S. 
Agricultural Society, held in Syracuse, N. Y., in 1857. For 
circulars, Avith full explanatory engravings and numerous 
first class references, apply personally or by mail to the 
undersigned. Presses constantly on hand. Orders solici¬ 
ted. L. DEDERICK & CO., 
April 15— weoAv4tmlt. Albany, N. Y. 
prices. 
Parties wishing Circulars with cuts of Engines, &c. 
should enclose P. O. stamp to pay postage on the same, 
The folloAving is our 
PRICE LIST FOR 1858. 
Cash Estimated Space oc- Fly-wheel Face of 
price weight cupied diameter wheel 
$175 1,000 ffis. 2 by 5 ft. 24 in. 4 in. 
250 2,000 “ 4 by 5 “ 39 “ 54 “ 
300 2,200 “ 5 by 5 “ 39 “ 54 “ 
355 2,500 “ 7 by 5 “ 40 “ 6 “ 
550 3,600 “ 7 by 5 “ 44 “ 7 “ 
700 4,800 “ 9 by 64 “ 48 “ 8 «• 
875 6,000 “ 10 by 64 “ 60 “ 8 “ 
1,050 7.500 “ 14 by 64 “ 72 “ 12 •* 
1,300 9^000 “ 15 by 7 “ 72 “ 12 “ 
1,700 10,000 “ 16 by 7 “ 72 “ 12 “ 
The 20 horse power Engine is furnished Avith extra 2 ft. 
pulley, 14-inch face. 
The above prices include boxing and delivery on board 
cars or boat. For further particulars see our general Cir¬ 
cular. A. N. & E. D. WOOD. 
Utica, Jan. 28—wtf. _ 
Berk.sli.ire Pig§ for Sale! 
W ARRANTED of pure breed, and at a low figure, 
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