Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-06-20
GIeanings of Husbandry.

Il" Who makes fro blades Of gyaiI grOts vhsrs on
~ one grec bef0rs does more for his country than
~ alexander OF a B0Hsparfe'
A i the solicitation Of nauy friends, The subscr-
IA Der has consented 10 become the editor and
publisher Of a periodical exclusively devoted 20 AF-
ricuiure Gardening, and The other B1nehes Of
Husbandry la general. lis object vii BE-, in PLAIN
style, 70 communicate asefu Information 10 The cult
yaior whether Of the vine or The flower, o. segeta-
oes or plants OF fruits, grapes or trees, as the nuI-
berry, and al kinds of orchard trees, with the best
manner Of planting them; furnishing suitable hints
Tor tie improvement Of the various soIts, breeds Of
cattle, horses, mules and other stock with the treat
ment Of the diseases 10 which they are liase and
the management Of bees and elk worms.
The editor viii endesvof loiilustrate the mpor-
tant principles upon which the art and science Of
agriculture founded and TO introduce an economl-
cal system 81 the labors, the garden or vineyard
in the field meadow or cocooneTy, that may be best
adapted TO the seasons, climate and latitude IN which
we reside, ami which in most respects, differ great
~ from the Middle, Northern and Eastern States.
or more than one million Of Planters and HOrti-
eutJrisls in the Sourlhern States scarcely Two out
OF a thousand have an opportunity Of consulting
any agricultural works, aud are wholly guided by
casual observations upon the ways Of their neigh
bors and ancestors; for they possess no means Of
learning the almost daily improvements that are ma
| thsr can they become acquainted with the improy-
ed varieties III trees, fruits, vines, flowers, gram
and pants, which are continually introduced TO our
| notice from every parton Of the habitabte globe,
| nor with the various improvements and new inven-
| tons IN the implements Of ulage. This pubbCa-
ton shall contain toll account of all these that are
kely 10 benefit our part Of the country, and IN
crease intelligence, virtue, happiness and prosperity
at every hearth IN the Southern States.
| Eha bs aic vip
wholly governed by Southern feelings and princi-
| pies; our endeavor will be 10 render il serviceable
TO the young and the aged-lo Heavens last best
gilt 10 man., even 10 her teens, and 10 the sturdy
Farmer-by informing them Of the proper season.
which from experience IN our stcliOn Of the Union
may have been found most congenial to commit
| their seeds 10 the sol-o prune their vines and
trees--t0 transplant their tender shoots and flowers
TO engrail nnocuaie or bud their shrubs aud trees
and tnra The " maIden's blush" into the charming
E moss" or monthly rose" with the best manner
Of harvesting and preserving their crops and pro-
| duce.
We shall by no means overlook the great South.
| crn staples Cotton and Rice for upon these, little
information can be obtained from Northern pub-
| cations
From the kind promises, rendered BY friends TO
the undertaking. valuable original contributions may
be anticipated, and other correspondents are res
| bOnClltu 10 communicate any luoIlHdtlun
that may be interesting beneficial TO others, re-
latlng TO their mode of culture as facts collected
from the tIers OF our own soil, and their observa-
tons aud remarks will be highly appreciated by the
editor and since the happiness, and comfort OF q
country mainly depend upon It's agriculture. IN fur
nlshng useful information to the community, con-
ulbulors will siTnrd the brightest evidence Of their
zeal and patriotism.
TERMS-The paper will be issued MONTHLY, on
a sheet containing SIXTEEN very large quarto pages,
(same size as the Albany Cultigaior,') al the We.
~ moderate price OF OSE DOLLAR payable in all
cases IN advance. The price being SO small, no
number will be sent TO any person on credit. II
shall be printed on good paper, aud with new type
ordered expressly for the purpose. The first mum
Der will appear in March, il possible.
: As by the rules of the General Post Office Post
masters are allowed TO frank and forward the amour
subscribed to any newspaper, they are respectful,
desired to forward to the editor at Augusta. an,
: amount offered them in bankable money, as earl,
!. as possible.
Newspapers gre respectfully requested to pubiS
Q this prospectus, and by sending the paper contain
r ing ii, shall receive ours in return.
PostmasterS and editors OF papers are kindly ask
4 ed 10 act as our agents. Should they not receive
copy of this Prospectus they are requested 10 Gu
' one from the papers which may be good enough t
publish II; and we, with respect invite all til
friends If the objects we have in view, TO aid an
assist in procuring subscribers to the 6leanings
Husbandry."
MOSES HoLBRooK, A. NJ, NJ. D.
Augusta, Ga, llth January, lS40
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