The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-09

TstJs Breeders of blood klorses,,se In
proved CattIe aud Sk Eagters,
Fafmers AgricuItaiists, aud tie public
in general
THE WHIP
Under the above title, viii appear, on.the first
Monday IN May nexl, weekly newspaper, dedi-.
cated to Sporting, Agriculture, md Rural Pur-
4 suits and Recreations ID general, blended with
Dramatic Notices, Green Room Intelligence, POI
lice Reports Of moment, Passing Events of Inter-
est, Witha glance at the Fashionable Life of the
day.
Thisweekly paper, though published inscon-
neXion with Sporting and Agricultural Maga-
zine, an auxiliary Or Rdjuyant sheet, thrown off
weekly, with intent to put subscribers to the Ma
gazne IN possession Of oil sporting and agFicuitu-
| raj intelligence, and passing occurrences, at an
earlier date than the monthly periodical might be
able 70 furnish the same. without any additional
charge than the subscription 70 the latter; never
theless. subscriptions to this weekly publication
viii be received, apart from that 70 tie .uagasiae
at five dollars per annum, Payablesin advance.
SPORTING AND AGRICULTURAL
MAGAZINE.
This periodical will appear on the first day of
June next, and thereafter be issued in numbers
on the first day Of every month Six numbers TO
constitute the semi-annual volume.
The body OF the work, or magazine proper, = IN,
each number, contain four sheets, or sxtV-four
/
be appended accounts of both American and ErIr-
lish Racing, forming correct and complete Rae
Ling Calendars of each. The whole matter thus
embraced by each number, will comprise from
five to six sheets, T. e. from eighty 10 ninetY-six
pages. 1t will be printed in octave form, upon
handsome paper.
Each number will be embelIished with eneray-
ings upon copper or steel, of the portraits Of dis
tinguished horses, celebrated cattle, and represent
tations OF other things OF subjects Ofinterest
| Although subscriptions in advance will be at all
times acceptable, yet such will not be exactcd
until the volume shall have been furnished.
TERMs-S5 for the ssmi-annnaI volume of six
numbers, (equai TO $40 per annum) payable on
the completion of each volume.
| To those who subscribe for the Magazine, the
weekly newspaper will also be sent as an adiu-
want sheet, Without any additional charge. Thus
subscribers to the former, will have the benefit of
| both for So payable semi-annually, after receiv.
ed, and through the medium of the latter, be put
in possession OF all transient news sporting and
agricultural intelligence OF the day, at as early
| period as can be given by any weekly print
1t must be evident that work Of the magni-
tude and got up in the style proposed, cannot be
afforded (apart from any auxiliary publication)
where talent Is employed at less than 95 semi-an-
nualy, but the proprietors satisfied that d weekly
publication which gives to the public the intelli-
gence, passing events and matter of moment. no
| matter how frivolous its general contents, must
retard the circulation of monthly periodical and
/
have deemed it advisable, thus to throw out week.
ly an assistant sheet. By the mode proposed SUBJ
scFlbers VIII derive this farther advantage. That
as the weekly paper will contain accounts of all
races in calendar form, as they from time TO time
come of, notices of races to come, sweepstakes
open or closed, matches, tton dits,'' weekly oc-
eurrences, sporting and agriculture intelligence
generally and multiplicity of the likes reaui-
site carry into the Magazine as matter of record
preference, its pages thus Invested of much exc
- II - \ -
wise in some measure of necessity be clogged,
viii have themore room for that which is enter
tanning or instructive and thereby be rendered
work ofgreater interest.
i The SPORTING AND AGRICULTURAL MAGAZINE,
will as It's title impliesl bededicated TO the Turf
and all other Field sports; veterinary science, ag
riculture in all its branches rural recreations and
pursuits generally. VIII treat upon Horses. their
different kinds of quali6 cations. Breeding, rear
ring, training or breaking for the turf, the field
/ and the road. Upon Cattle, their various kinds
and peculiar properties. sheep and other domes-
tic animals. Upon soils, tillage, manures, rota-
ton oferopss draining carriages and implements
of husbandFy, application of power In draught,
with an exhibition and explanation of novel in-
ventions and improvements, and all such other
matter as may offer to anuse or instruct.
That an efficient Magazine of sporting as well
as agriculture is at this time great desideratum,
none can doubt; upon the latter subjective have
few of moment, and on the want Of the former,
ton from letter recently received expressive of
the opinion and ideas of gentleman ofshe South.
of large estate, great literary acquirenents and
practical experiences having at this day more CD
pitai invested in ssbtood stock,'' than any other
! person IN the United States.
II stWe sadly need a, good Sporting Magazine,
which have long beenaWare, must have an ad-
, iuvant sheet thrown of occasionally and almost
weekly, TO insure its full and complete success j
, have also known that correct knowledge Of
sporting subjects and thorough acquaintance
with pedlgrees and horses, necessary and IN
dispenslblein its Editor to make It all we could
4 desire, and you know full well we have no such
n work at present. am not 1atterer, hope YOU
wIl allow, but really BELIEVES you could, If pro-
perry patronlzed, edit such Magazine and its
accompanying and assistant sheet, in such a man.
ner as TO dlHuse the proper kind of information
8 among US here, and raise the character of sncl
periodicals abroad. If you should undertake thu
task, will aid you with my subseription. and 4
d every way can. We now have none s0orthy 3
preservation, OF that can with confidence be re-
: ferred to ss authority ia matter Of fact or opinion
= / wish you success with al my hearts
= If thorough acquaintance with the Englisl
y Turt,sa tnll knowledge Of the American for up
wards OF forty years, and Of all the pedigTees
:, characteristics quail family excelencie
II and defects Of the English horses of the past an
s present day, and Of their American descendants
veterinary science, personal attention to the "a
g cling stable, and the participation for many year
1Jp4kA9 At1lpION
ed cattle and sheep extensively, the practical cul
st ture ofa large estate, long experience and il
n tense study, theory combined with qualified usFo
q the present Undertaking, we may venture up0
the task. The list Of Sporting Writers il, at "a
!. present time, limited one even ID England; h
Z that can and viii write upon field sports Is iadee
e tiara avis, therefore, the greater the necesst
u 10 engage combination of noWledee tast an
talent. ThisWe have happily accOmpi ished, b
d securing the aid Of those most competent and "a
Is miliar with the subject. Communications b
5 eahO Old Iurfmenn may heFetof0f8 been read wit
interest his pen, and that Of othersof equal taci
viii hereafter be devoted exclusively to this wor
3 and We think vii give general satisfaction EN-
boldened by this BELIEF We solicit your patronag
hope for your approb an, and trust 10 you 70
lFelnuneTatlcH Wi sn d ue