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1851. 
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past season. Their present supply we are told consists 
only of such lots as were received late in the fall, and 
at the time alluded to were not sorted and ready for 
market. -— 
K7“ We are informed that Mr. George A. Mason of 
Jordan, Onondaga county, has recently sold the well- 
known Morgan horse u Major Gifford” to Eli Sheldon 
Esq., of Penn-Yan, Yates county; also a fine two year 
old colt by u Genl. Gifford” to Mr. F. W. Hewson, of 
the same place. These will prove valuable animals in 
improving the horses of that fine section of country. 
Wild Hog.—A hog which was sent from Smyrna to Mr. 
Cordis, of Long-Meadow, Mass., has been running wild in 
that vicinity for several years, but has lately been killed by 
a company of hunters, after an uninterrupted pursuit of 
six days and nights. He had been hunted more or less 
for two winters previously, and has killed several dogs. 
We hope his skin will be carefully preserved, as it will 
furnish a correct idea of the eastern wild boar. 
Review of the Wool Market. 
Those of our readers who have observed our notices of the wool 
market for the last eight months will find, that contrary to the views ex¬ 
pressed early in the season, wool has advanced to a much higher price 
than we then anticipated. We are gratified at this result, as it will 
undoubtedly direct the attention of our farmers to the business of 
wool growing. No other branch of agricultural pursuits has suffered 
so much from depressed prices for the last few years, as sheep hus¬ 
bandry. The prices obtained for wool have not been as remunera¬ 
tive as those obtained for butter and cheese; and hence the dairy 
business in many sections has nearly superseded the growing of 
wool. This is a natural result consequent upon unremunerative prices 
fcr any one article of farm products. 
Extensive preparations were made early in the season by manu¬ 
facturers through their agents, and also by wool dealers, to purchase 
largely in the country. The opening prices were at a point which 
left a margin for profit to the manufacturer. These preparations, as 
is usual in such cases, created a strong and brisk competition; prices 
steadily advanced, and the activity in purchases continued until the 
entire clip of the year passed direclly into the hands of the manu¬ 
facturer or dealer; and when those who had been less active sought 
for their stock, or early purchasers went out to renew their supplies, 
they were compelled to resort to the principal wool markets to ob¬ 
tain them. The fact was then conceded, that the demand and supply 
of wool were so nearly equal as to enable the holder, and not the 
purchaser, to name the price. 
Wool has now reached a ; rice which, it is believed, will fully re¬ 
munerate the grower; and we can see no good reason why it should 
not remain so, while the rather short supply continues, and the money 
market remains easy as at present. This state of things will,undoubted¬ 
ly, be unfavorable to the present prosperity of the manufacturer, unless 
his goods should advance beyond the ruling prices of the past year. The 
advance in wool will, however, aid him ix obtaining an improved 
price for his goods, as that advance is not confined to the U. S. but is 
realized to an equal extent in Europe. Judging from the present 
state of the wool trade both in this and fore'gn countries, and from 
the prospective supply and demand, we hazard the opinion that the 
wool growing business in the U. S., for the next few years, will be 
as remunerative as any other branch of agricultural pursuits. 
Wool Market —January 20,1850. 
The market was very active throug’ out the month of November, 
and early part of December and prices advanced on all medium and 
low grade-. The stock of domestic fleece being very much reduced, 
the market has been less active during the early part of the present 
month—though prices were fully sustained. 'There is now more ac¬ 
tivity and a farther advance is noticed. Woollen fabrics continue 
low, but prices are fi. m, with a fair prospect of an advance; which 
result is much desired by the manufacturers, who say they are work¬ 
ing u too close to the wind.” We quote, 
Am. Saxon fleece.48 to 55 
Full blood Merinos.44 to 47 
£tof do ....40 to 43 
Native to | do .35 to 38 
Premiums to Agents of the Cultivator. 
As an inducement to greater exertion on the part of those disposed 
to act as Agents, the following Premiums will be paid, in Books, or 
Implements or Seeds, from the Albany Agricultural Warehouse, to 
those who send us the largest number of subscribers for 1851: 
1. To the one who shall send us the greatest number of subscribers 
to The Cultivator for 1851, with the pay in advance, at the club 
price of sixty-seven cen s each, previous to the 20th of March next, 
the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS. 
2. To the one sending us the next largest number, the sum of 
FORTY DOLLARS. 
3. To the one sending us the next largest number, the sum of 
THIRTY DOLLARS. 
4. For the next largest list, the sum of TWENTY DOLLARS. 
5. For the next largest list, TEN DOLLARS. 
6. For the Five next largest lists, each FIVE DOLLARS. 
7. For the Tex next largest lists, each THREE DOLLARS.* 
8. A copy of Thomas’ u American Fruit Culturist,” price one 
dollar—a very valuable work—or any other dollar book—to every 
Agent who sends us fifteen subscribers and $10, and who does not 
obtain one of the above prizes. LUTHER TUCKER. 
Albany, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1851. . 
Remember the Terms to Clubs. 
Seven Copies for $5.00—Fifteen Copies, and a Dollar Book to the 
Agent, for $10.00. 
0=* In answer to several inquiries, we would state, that it is not 
required that all papers in a club should be sent to one post office We 
will address them to as many different offices as may be necessary. 
Just Published. 
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by J. M. THORBURN & CO., 15 John street, N. Y. Feb. 2—It. 
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N OW landing from the Southampton. 95 casks fresh London Gar¬ 
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Prince Albert, Fair beard’s Surprise, Champion of England, Bishops, 
Long Pod, Dwarfs and others; 100 bushels Dwarf Blue Imperial, of 
the most approved sort; Shan'.ey’s Marrows, British Queen and other 
fine late sorts—acquisitions to the most limited garden; London par¬ 
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Mushroom Spawn, with a great variety of miscellaneous seeds, 
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articles of the same quality can be procured of any other establish¬ 
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on application. The above is but a small portion of their importation. 
Larger arrivals from France and Holland are hourly expected, and 
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A few bushels fresh Embden Groats, by above arrival. Price 25 
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O F SHORT-HORNED CATTLE, illustrated with numerous 
Portraits of Celebrated Animals, complete to the present time, 
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REQUIRED. 
New Edition, containing the Pedigrees of Bulls, as found in the 1st, 
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Loudon. Jan. 1, 1851—2t. 
