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THE CULTIVATOR 
Jan, 
School of Applied. Chemistry, 
Attached to the “ Department of Philosophy and the Artsff in 
Yale College. 
B. Silliman, Jr., Professor of Chemistry and the kindred Scien¬ 
ces applied to the Arts. 
J. P. Norton, Professor of Agricultural Chemistry. 
T HE Instructors in this department have opened a commodious 
laboratory on the College grounds, where they are now prepa¬ 
red to receive pupils in special and general chemistry. The system 
pursued with those who design to become chemists or to study the 
science extensively, is thorough and complete. Such studies al¬ 
ways commence with an extended course of qualitative examination 
of unknown substances—and in due time pass through a series of 
varied quantitative determinations. To those who wish to follow 
special investigations connected either with the arts, agriculture or 
pure science, every facility will be afforded, both in organic and 
inorganic analysis. 
Prof. B. Silliman, .Tr., will instruct particularly in general ele¬ 
mentary and analytical Chemistry, Mineralogy and Metallurgy, with 
special reference to their application to the useful arts. He will al¬ 
so give, a course of Lectures on Mineralogy and Metallurgy, conti¬ 
nued through the summer term. During the fall and earlier part 
of the winter, he will also carry a class through a course of elemen¬ 
tary Chemistry, in elucidation of the regular course on this subject 
in the Academical department. 
The instruction in the professorship of Agricultural Chemistry is 
intended to unite, as much as possible, practical views with theory; 
to give the untaught farmer an opportunity to become acquainted 
with so much of science as shall enable him to reason upon his dai¬ 
ly pursuits, and to understand the great principles upon which good 
cultivation must depend, presented in so plain a form as to be within 
the comprehension of all. Few chemical terms will be employed 
in the lectures, and those only of the simple explanations; they will 
thus be understood by those who have never devoted any attention 
to the subject. A regular course of lectures will be delivered in 
the winter of each year, commencing in January and continuing 
about two months, there being four lectures in each week. The 
subjects of the course will be—the composition and nature of the 
soil, the plant, and the animal—theories of rotation of crops, and of 
feeding—inodes of draining—the different kinds of manures—their 
value andjiow beneficial, the improvement of waste lands, &c., &c. 
Texl-bootcs will be .indicated for study during leisure hours. 
In connection with the lectures will be a short course of elemen¬ 
tary Chemistry, for such as wish to study somewhat more of Che¬ 
mistry than is given in the course, and to qualify themselves for ma¬ 
king ordinary testings and qualitative examinations of so's, ma¬ 
nures, &c ; this course will occupy two hours of five days m each 
week during two months. 
The fee for the Lectures on Agricultural Chemistry will be $10. 
That for the Elementary Chemical Course, including apparatus and 
re-agents, will be $25. 
Students in Analytical Chemistry are allowed to work in the la¬ 
boratory during the whole day; glass will be furnished (with char¬ 
ges for breakage,) also the ordinary re-agents and balances for the 
use of those who are so far advanced as to require them. There 
will be frequent recitations, and the students will receive the con¬ 
stant attention of one or both of the professors. The fee for this 
class will be $20 per month. 
The vacations will correspond with those in the Academical de¬ 
partments, viz :—six weeks from the third Wednesday of August; 
two weeks from the first Wednesday in January ; and four weeks 
from the third Wednesday in April of each year. Sessions begin 
with the close of each vacation, and are in length respectively, 14— 
14 and 12 weeks. 
Students in this school will enjoy all the advantages to be derived 
from the extended means of the institution in Libraries, Instruments 
and Collections. The Mineralogical and Geological collection is 
widely known as one of the best in the country, and there are smal¬ 
ler collections in the possession of the Professors. Those who de¬ 
sire it can have access to the Lectures on Chemistry, Mineralogy 
and Geology, by Prof. B. Silliman, Senior, and to the lectures on 
Natural Philosophy, by Prof. D. Olmstead. 
Instruction is also accessible in higher Mathematics, in Engineer¬ 
ing and the use of instruments, in Philology, History, Oriental 
Languages, and Belles Lettres. 
The department of Philosophy and the Arts in Yale College, of 
which the School of Applied Chemistry is a part, has been organi¬ 
zed with a view to meet the wants of those who desire to follow 
the studies embraced under it further than they are pursued in a 
collegiate course. Those who desire further information on this 
subject, are referred to the annual catalogue of the institution for 
1847, ’48. 
A college education is not however required of those who become 
students under this department. 
The Professors are always accessible to those who wish to con¬ 
sult them on matters relating to their several departments; and will 
undertake such analyses as may be entrusted to them. Letters of 
inquiry will be promptly attended to. 
Analytical Laboratory , Yale College , New-Uaven , Jan. 1, >849.—It. 
South Down Sheep. 
T HE subscriber offers for sale several very superior South down 
Rams and Ewes, (from lambs to 4 years old.) some of which 
are imporled animals. 
Great care has been taken, and no expense spared, to raise up 
this stock to a high standard He has lately added to his former 
stock, several fine auimals, many of which were selected personal¬ 
ly by their former owner, from some of the most noted flocks in 
England. Applications may be made either personally or by letter, 
addressed to [Oct. 4tJ J McD. McINTYRE, Albany. 
To Nurserymen, Orchardists, and Planters. 
HP HE subscriber offers for sale at his Nurseries, Plymouth. Mass., 
-1 Pear, Quince, Cherry, Plum, Apple, and Dwarf Apple, (Para¬ 
dise) stocks, suitable for budding next August, or for spring graft¬ 
ing. Also, the following ornamental tree stocks, from two to three 
feet high, and stout, viz : Mountain Ash, Oak, Hawthorn, Elm, 
Spanish Chestnut, Horse Chestnut, Birch, Beech, Ash, Norway 
Maple, Sweet Brier, Larch, Scotch fir, (2 ft.) Silver fir, (1ft.) Spruce 
fir, (1ft ) Norway fir, (1ft.) Arbor Vitae, (15 in.) 
Also, 20 of the finest sorts of PEARS, standard and dwarfs. 
Priced lists sent to post paid applicants. 
Oct. 1—5t B. M. WATSON. 
Large Stoves. 
T HE subscribers are making the largest and best stoves in mar¬ 
ket for Dairymen, Planters, and Hotel keepers—to which the 
attention is invited. JAGGER, TREADWELL & PERRY, 
Eagle Foundry, No. 110 Beaver st., Albany. 
Oct. 1, 1848—41. _ 
Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store, 
Corner of Washington and Exchange Streets , Buffalo , N■ Y. 
W E have opened an establishment of the above kind in this 
city, and shall keep constantly on hand, both at wholesale and 
retail, one of the largest and best assortments of agricultural im¬ 
plements in the Union ; and shall offer nothing for sale, that we do 
uot previously test upon the farm. Our seeds are imported from one 
of the most reliable dealers in Europe. Clover and grass seed we 
shall be able to supply to Eastern dealers on the most liberal 
terms. 
Manufacturers of farming implements are requested to send us at 
least a sample. T. C. PETERS & BRO. 
Buffalo, Dec 1—6t. 
Grant’s Patent Fan-Mills. 
I T. GRANT & CO., Junction, Rensselaer county, N. Y., con 
. tinue to manufacture these celebrated mills. They have been 
awarded five first premiums at the New-York State Fairs and the 
Fairs of other States, and in no instance has any other mill of the 
kind received a premium over them. The manufacturers feel con¬ 
fident, therefore, in offering these mills to the public, that they are 
the best in use. During the last year they were introduced into 
England, by Mr. Slocum, of Syracuse They were very favorably 
noticed by the English papers; and from a communication of Mr. 
S.’s, published in the Transactions of the New-York State Ag. So¬ 
ciety for 1847, it will be seen that they were tried by several large 
farmers, and highly approved. One farmer, it is staled, set aside 
an almost new winnowing machine, for which he paid £18, ($90) 
and used Grant’s for cleaning a crop of 300 qrs (2,700 bushels) of 
wheat, and several hundred bushels of mustard seed. We have 
lately made some valuable improvements in the article, though the 
price remains as before. Our agents are H. L. Emery, Albany; 
G S. & F. A- Willis, Pittsfield, Mass ; Parsons & Dickinson, 
Springfield, Mass.; John Mayher & Co, 195 Front Street, New 
York; Benj. Myers, Newark, N. J.; S & E. Hasbrook, Stone 
Ridge, N. Y.; James S. Browne, Newburgh. N. Y.; H. Warren, 
Troy; Hugh Van Alstyne, Kinderhook; S. & M. Peckham, Utica ; 
E. Whitman, Jr., Baltimore, Md ; Fitzhugh Coyle, Washington, 
D. C ; Denison & Webster, Savannah, Geo. Address I T. GRANT 
& Co., Junction, P. O., Rensselaer county, N. Y., by whom all 
orders will receive prompt attention Sept. 1.—6t. 
John Mayher & Co. 
United States Agricultural Warehouse , 195 Front , one door south of 
Fulton Street, New-York City , 
W HERE they have for sale over 200 different patterns and sizes 
of Plows, of the most approved kinds, and suitable for all kinds 
of soil, together with the most extensive assortment of Agricultural 
Implements ever offered for sale in the city of New York, which 
will be sold at lower prices than they can be obtained at any other 
establishment. Purchasers will do well to call and examine their 
stock before purchasing elsewhere. Among the plows advertised 
will be found J Mayher & Co’s celebrated and unequalled First 
Premium Eagle D Plow, without doubt the best and cheapest plow 
to be had in the United States. 
N. B. Castings of all kinds made to order. 
New-York, Oct. 1, 1848.—tf. 
Agricultural Books, 
Of all kinds, for sale at the office of The Cultivator. 
