The premium for a water ram was awarded to Emery & Co., of Albany, N. Y., for Douglas' patent, represented above, which was exhibited (of small size) in operation. We saw a larger one at work in the farther side of the grounds, made or put up by a Cincinnati mechanic which we think was not properly entered for competitionat any rate we find no record of it on the books, and do not think it was seen by the proper committee.

This implement is very effective in tearing out stools or clumps of small bushes, which grow in wet, boggy land. It is made of inch by inch and a half bar of iron, with two, three or four prongs, weighing from twenty to forty pounds. The ground is first (if the roots are

large and thick) loosened around the bushes, when the claw or pull is fastened to one side, and a pair of oxen attached by means of a chain to the implement. At the word given, the bushes are torn out by the roots. One man, with a smart and well broken pair of oxen, will thus do the work of ten men. Price, at the Albany Agricultural Warehouse, from $3 to $5.

AARON BANKER'S PATENT FARM GATES.

Patented April 10, 1845.

The great advantage to be secured by the use of the above gate, is cheapness of construction, as they can be made and set at one-half the expense of any other gate of equal durability. Any farmer who can use the saw and square, and can make a length of board fence, can construct one of these gates. The actual cost of them, over and above two lengths of board fence, will not exceed fifty cents.

Manufactured by Downs, Mynderse & Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y.

DOWNS, MYNDERSE & CO.'S PUMPS,

PATENTED JUNE, 1849.

These pumps are made of iron, simple in their construction, and every part perfectly fitted. They are so constructed that they may be taken apart and access gained to all the valves without taking up the pipes, or even detaching the platform to which the pump may be fastened.

Fig. K exposes to view every part of the pump. [A] represents the cap or top part of the stock. [B] the piston containing the upper valve, which is a tube valve made of brass and nicely fitted. [C] the spout. [D] the upper end of the cylinder which passes up through the ring of the spout and screws into the cap A. [E] end of the cylinder. [F] the lower valve. [G] the tube to which the lead pipe is fastened. [H] the base. The brass tube [G] passes through the hole in the base [H.] [F] is then placed on the brass tube, thus forming a brass valve seat, much more durable than if set upon iron, which is usually the case. The lower end of the cylinder [E] screws into the base [H,] pressing upon the valve [F] and tube [G,] and firmly securing them in their places.

It will, therefore, readily be seen that from this simple and convenient construction, the whole pump may easily be taken apart, examined, and repaired if needed, and replaced ready for operation in a few minutes, and that without the use of tools. The spout may be made to revolve around by loosening the upper part of the stock, which will enable the spout to be placed in any desired position, which is a great convenience when the pump is to be placed in the corner of a room, an1 rendering the same pump applicable for various locations. To avoid freezing, the water may be let out of the pump by raising the brake to its extreme height. These pumps will draw water as well horizontally as perpendicular.

Fig. L, represents a large pump which is designed for wells or an out door pump, and constructed so as to throw water with great ease

and rapidity. The whole pump being made of iron, we can safely say that it is the most durable and desirable pump for wells now The piston and valves are placed in the lower end of the pump, which is about 3 feet below the base. At the

in use.

upper end of the cylinder we place a small hole which allows the water to drain out of the pump when it is not in operation; this prevents the possibility of its freezing up in winter. We arrange this pump for Wood or Lead pipe, as may be desired, and in all cases the pipe used for the well pump should be 2 inch, and for the cistern pumps 1 to 14 inch bore.

A diploma was awarded on the above pumps, at the State Fair at Cincinnati, in October, 1850.

Gentlemen: You find presented a plan for an ice-house and milkhouse, both under one roof. The size of the building must be according to the wants of the farm, for ice and the dairy. For a dairy of 20 or 30 cows, I would recommend a building 18 by 29 feet, and if larger, I would preserve the same width, but extend in length. The ice house is to stand some eight feet below the surface of the earth, say 12 by 18, including walls. Then there is a space for milk or roots in the cellar, 12 by 18 feet.

The walls of the ice-house car

ried 2 feet above the surface, with ventilators between the sills and

ground, which may be made of double windows.