Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-06-27

An AgiictAtusai J.urnt; sin!.G ,c,,,e ,,,c O. ,. g.
"ucns to practice generally, the unda mental .
agriculture "These principles are, Says the Eiinbursh
E"cycloPUda) First, the ought 10 he kept dry or
~ on'' words, free OF all superfuou moisture-SecDnd
at ought TO be kept ceanSor oiie, words free or ali
"nxi"aS weedsIird, tina, ought TO be kent rich ar in
w1'"S that every particle Of manure, which can be
"ec'eu ought to lie applied, thai the soil nav b Ron,
M state capable of yieiing good crops"
4. An Agricultural Journal will furnish n,,er;,Is g.. .
oil Tue progress OF society. 1t will presen, con-
y varying picture of the state of agriculture in the
cou"iry-a picture varying from year tn yeaY-mou, -,
mohh' ana even from week io week. Much might be said
uuef hiS mead OF the connection between Civ Zaon and
agriculture, and their dependence ON sac tbe
D. Twill or ought to bring public notice such pro0u,-
lions OF the earth, expc cmce may show 81 -. ha i
e |" our oiiilate Sui habits of industry, wants
grams winch furnish iond-lrts--and useful
! and ornanenal plants. '
6. An Agricultural Journal properIr cor,ro,d ,, -
cite spirit of enquiry, produce "a zeal and enternz
III farming, Which ean"ot fail to result in private and
public good. ~
cannot undertake TO say, that "The Iusbaniman" will
ye'd an these benefits and which might he incnton-
ed: But can safely pledge myself as now do tina, no
effort snail b. spared To render IL uSeCu
10 make The iushandmam' valuable Ponpr ins mn,
'ha the Editor should be accomplished
Farmer He does purpose giving the public the rs
o dis studies aud researches or the fruits of hs own
experiences but s"nehing valuable His humble of
nee WIZ BE- to give publicity experiments in agriculture
and their results; ia collect a the lphts cb ,bs
wonderfully improving age has on agriculture and
every thing connected with liz difnse among The
vrtuous cuItvatorS of the soil correct information
ing 'he'f most homournbc and useful employment He
cannot succeed in his efforts these objects itou
me Jealous and hearty cooperation of his fellow
cizens as are interested i'll agriculture, and qualified 70
Instruct others. Aid solicited from suclrcuarers COM
mnncaonS IN all subjects Of interest the Farmer will
be gladly received Essays culture of corn wheat
rye, oats indigo, cotton, tobacco christi
nucK-wheat BEANS peas, potatoes turups, carrots flax
nerp hnS, on gardening, manurimg, alton, draining
'he culture OF the vne and grass %
se mules oxen. mich and the economy of the dairy
sheep hogs, and other useful domestic ANNA IS on orchards
and fruees The saving and preserving crops on n,rmn
implements and machinery ON labour, kind applications
arrangement and ''tributon; essays and every sub
Jrct OF interest To the agricuturs will be accountable
me HISban9Hld9I will be principally devoted to Agri-
culture but occasionally articles Internal
domestic economy useful inventions, nd either
matters will appear. The of the Editor viii nor
De satIshed by making il work OF shreds and IA chesa
mere nook ofeNtrac references end lie arcnv
wsheS 10 make II work which the Farmer NAV keen bv
MN as an amusing and nstructing in his leisure
hours, and safe guide In the business his e-which
men OF literature and science with interest,"
No advertisements will place in this parer evccnt
Sch as relate To land farming utensils, machines
working beasts other subjects TO the Far
ner Each NO will contain list prices cu nj. care
fully coTrectra ryv,y ~rsek
The day Of publication will be Wednesday, Finv-tuo
numbers, "i course, " i'll make volume; and al tho end F
each volume, index will be furnished
Richmond June - 1926 -