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THE CULTIVATOR 
Jan. 
Agricultural reading. —Milton J. Ross, of Allen 
Co.. 0., says, in the Ohio Cultivator, This year I had 
twenty bushels of wheat to the acre, from a field of 
forty acres—which for this region is a remarkable crop 
—and I attribute the extra yield entirely to knowledge 
I have obtained by reading. When I commenced farm¬ 
ing, twelve years ago, my wheat crop was only six to 
eight bushels per acre.” * * u Mr. Buel, in his life 
time, furnished me information, through his u Cultiva¬ 
tor,” in relation to making and using manures, that is 
worth to me, at least Jive hundred dollars. Mr. Buel 
also learned me how to raise one hundred bushels of 
potatoes from two bushels planting.” 
LIVE STOCK MARKET. 
Brighton. Mass., Monday, Bee. 7. 
At market 540 Beef Cattle, and 425 Stores, S yokes of Working 
Oven, 30 Cows and Calves, 3,700 Sheep and Lambs, and about 
700 Swine. 
Beef Cattle. —Extra, at $5.75—first quality, $5 50--second 
quality, $4.50a$4 75—third quality. $3.50a$4. 
Working Oxen. —Sales were made at $62, $67, $70, and $72. 
Cows and Calves. —Sales were noticed at $17, 18, 20, 21, 26, 28, 
31, and $42. 
Sheep and Lambs. —Sales of lots at from 75c. to $1.12, and 
$1.03 to $2.25. 
Swine.— Sales at wholesale at 4|c. for sows, and for barrows. 
At retail from 5\ to 6c. 
MACHINES AND HORSE-POWERS. 
C IORN AND COB CRUSHERS, several kinds, among which 
) are Pitts’, Sinclair’s, and others. 
PORTABLE GRIST * MILL— Fitzgerald’s Patent Cone Burr 
Stone Mills, for wheat, corn, salt, coffee, &c. 
HORSE POWERS, single and double, and Threshing Ma¬ 
chines. with and without Separators. 
SMITH’S PATENT CORN SHELLER AND SEPARATOR, 
for Horse Power, constantly on hand at the Albany Agricultural 
"Warehouse and Seed Store, Nos. 10 and 12 Green-st., Albany. 
LUTHER TUCKER. 
Jan. 1. 
TO NEW-YORK FARMERS AND EMIGRANTS. 
(ANE hundred and fifteen thousand acres Illinois Lands for sale, 
' ^ in tracts of 40, 80, 120, 160 acres,-or more, to suit purchasers 
The lands are all first rate, and among the very best in the state, 
and are situated in the counties most densely settled, viz. 
Morgan, Scott, Cass, Mason, Menard, Green, Sangamon, Logan. 
Christian, Mason, McLean, Woodford, and Macoupin. To actual 
settlers every reasonable indulgence will be given as to time of 
payment. The price from $3 to $5 per acre. 
A correspondent of one of the New-York papers, writes re¬ 
specting this section of Illinois as follows : 
“ Beardstown, Cass Co., III., Jan. 10, 1846. 
The Riches of the West.—Gothamites on the Wing. —It is 
now six weeks since I left the city of Gotham, during which time I 
have seen considerable of this western country, and I must say the 
beautiful prairies of Illinois, far exceed what I had anticipated, 
and this country may truly be called the garden of the world. 
There is nothing to prevent farmers in this country from getting 
rich, as the land is the most fertile in the world, and it will pro¬ 
duce everything grown in the vegetable kingdom. 
ki A New England man would hardly believe me if I tell him 
that some farmers here produce ten thousand bushels of corn, and 
half as many bushels of wheat in a year, to say nothing of cattle 
and hogs, of which seme raise as many as five hundred head. One 
farmer told me that he raised the last year 6000 bushels of corn, 
and it was all produced by the labor of two men only. 
“ Cattle and sheep feed upon the prairies all winter, as they are 
seldom covered with snow.” 
Most of the above, lands may be cultivated 100 years or more 
without manuring, being of the richest alluvial soil. The titles are 
indisputable, and the lands will be sold at low prices and in quan¬ 
tities to suit purchasers. Letters (post paid) addressed to D. B. 
Ayres, Esq., of Jacksonville, Ill., or the subscriber, will receive 
prompt attention. As many persons out of the state have an idea 
that the taxes are very burdensome>in Illinois, we state that they 
range from $1.50 to $2.00 per annum, on 80 acres of land. 
JOHN GRIGG, 
Jan. 1, 1847.— 6t No. 9 North Fourth-st., Philadelphia. 
TO WOOL-GROWERS. 
tT'IIE subscribers have a tract of land lying in Patrick Co., Va., 
consisting of about ten thousand acres, which they wish to sell 
or rent. It has on it immense quantities of the largest timber, 
with abundance of water, and water power. A portion of the 
land has been cleared, and produces the finest grass in the world. 
We would like to dispose of it, or to enter into partnership with any 
genileman who would furnish a flock of sheep, and go into the 
business of growing wool. Apply by letter to either of the sub¬ 
scribers. at Cumberland Court House, Va.. or in person to Col. A. 
Staples. Patrick Co., Va., who will show the land. 
WILLIAM W. WTLSON 
Sept. 1—6t WILLIS WILSON. 
NEW-YORK AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE. 
(on commission.) 
A B. ALLEN, 187 Water-st.—Farming Implements and Seeds, 
• Wire Cloths and Sieves; Fertilizers, such as Guano, Lime, 
Plaster of Paris, &c.; Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs; 
Improved Stock. Horses, Cattle, Sheep, See. 
Editor of the American Agriculturist, a monthly publication of 
32 pages, with numerous engravings. Price $1 a year. 
Jan. 1—2t. 
NEW ORLEANS AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE. 
T HE subscriber will keep constantly on hand for sale farming and 
plantation implements, of all kinds suitable for the southern 
market. He will also execute orders for improved stock, such as 
horses, cattle, sheep, &c., and receive subscriptions for the Ameri¬ 
can Agriculturist, a monthly publication of 32 pages, with nume¬ 
rous engravings. Price $1. a year. R. L. ALLEN. 
New Orleans, Jan. 1, 1847.—2t 
THE FRANKLIN HOUSE, 
No. 105 Chestnut-street , between Third and Fourth. 
Philadelphia. 
T HIS popular and central hotel, established by the Messrs. 
Sanderson, having passed into the hands of the subscriber, he 
desires to inform his friends and the public, that it is now open for 
the reception of guests. 
To those who have visited “ THE FRANKLIN HOUSE,” its 
advantages as a desirable stopping place are well known ; to those 
who have not, it will only be necessary to state that it is situated 
in the busiest part of the most fashionable street, in the immedi¬ 
ate vicinity of the Exchange, Post Office, Banks, Custom House, 
Places of Amusement. Hotels, Steamboat Landings. Railroad 
Depots, Public Squares, Court Houses, &c , &c. 
Since the change of proprietors, a large amount of money has 
been expended in enlarging, refitting, refurnishing and painting. 
Among the numerous improvements, may be mentioned improved 
entrances, a new Ladies’ Ordinary, a new Gentlemen’s Dining 
Saloon, new parlors, new chambers, new kitchen, and new bar¬ 
room, besides many other minor improvements. 
The principal features of a first rate hotel. “ the Table and Wine 
Cellar,” will be under the management of Mr. JAMES M. SAN¬ 
DERSON, one of the former proprietors, whose ambition to excel 
as a caterer is well known. His widely celebrated Cook “ Pel- 
lettier,” aided by experienced assistants, will still continue to be 
his right hand man. 
The office and books will be under the charge of Mr. GEORGE 
P. BURNHAM, late the able editor of the “ Daily Ohio Union,” of 
Cincinnati, and more recently of Boston. In short, great exertions 
have been made, and hereafter will not be spared, to render “ The 
Franklin ” one of the very first hotels for comfort, convenience, 
and good living. D. K. MINOR. 
Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1847.—It 
I. T. GRANT & CO.’S PATENT PREMIUM FAN 
MILLS. 
unHE subscribers, manufacturers of these celebrated mills, hav- 
-1 ing enlarged their manufacturing establishment, hopes to be 
enabled hereafter to supply promptly the rapidly increasing de¬ 
mand for that article. These mills have been repeatedly tried, and 
the principle upon which they operate thoroughly examined and 
tested by committees appointed by the State Agriculutral Society, 
and in every instance have been declared greatly superior to any 
that have come in competition with them. They have taken the 
first premium at four of the New-York State Agricultural Fairs, 
(being all at which they have been exhibited.) and at the State 
Fairs in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Our mills took the first pre¬ 
mium, and we were awarded a silver medal for the new improve¬ 
ment, at the Fair of the American Institute in 1846, and they re¬ 
ceived the highest consideration at the great National Fair, re¬ 
cently held at the city of Washington. Wherever they have been 
exhibited, they have received the unqualified commendation of ag¬ 
riculturists, and are believed to be the only mills ever invented or 
manufactured, that will chaff and screen wheat perfectly clean 
(and at the rate of one bushel per minute) at one operation, taking 
out the chess, cockle, and smut at the same time. They will also 
thoroughly clean all other kinds of grains and seeds by running it 
through once. We manufacture four sizes, varying in price from 
$21 for No. 1, to $27 for No. 4, and have no hesitation in war¬ 
ranting them superior to anything of the kind now in use. 
We also manufacture very superior Grain Cradles , which have 
taken the first premium wherever exhibited 
Our Fan Mills and Cradles are for sale at factory prices at the 
following places: 
John Mayher & Co., 195 Front-st.. New-York. 
E. Whitman, 55 Light-st., Baltimore ; 
Denslow & Webster, Savannah, Geo.; 
Fitzhugh Covie, Washington City; 
Baggs & Parsons. Springfield, Mass.: 
Pierce, Sweet & Co., Burlington, Vt.; 
J. W. Howes, Montpelier, Vt.; 
Luther Tucker. 10 and 12 Green-st.. Albany, N. Y 
H. Warren, Troy : 
J. S. & J. Brown, Newburgh. 
Orders thankfully received and promptly attended to, and all 
goods delivered at Troy. N. Y., free of charge. 
I ° I. T. GRANT & Co. 
1 Junction P. O., Rens. Co., N. Y-, Jan. l.-tf 
