Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-09-12
GIeaniugs orIIusbandry.


" ifho makes nro bla3ei " grais grots rAsre on
iy enc gree b.fore does more for his soHafr tkaR
aa alexander Or BoHaparfs.'
A + lie solichs,iou of many friends, the snbseri-
N Der has consented 10 become The editor and
Publisher OF peti0dcaI exclusively devoted To Ag
Ficuliure. Gardening. aud The other Bfanches Of
Husbandfy 10 general rs object val be, Ia plain
style 10 con nancaie useful Information 10 the cult
vato7, whether Of lie vine he flower d fegeia-
oes plants Of fruits grapes or trees ~ The mul-
berry and al kinds Of orcarl trees, with the best
manner Of planting ihems furnishing suitable hints
l1r the improvement Of the various solis, breeds OF
ca,le horses, mnes, and other stock with the treat
ment Of the diseases TO which they are Iasle and
the manaaement Of bees aud six worms.
The editor viii endeavor 10 illustrate The Inpor-
iant psineiples upon which The hrt and sceBce oil
arrieulure il Ouhdel aud 70 introduce an eeonomI-
cal System Of The abofs IA the garden or vineyard,
in the Geld, meadow or eocoOnery, that may be best
adopted 10 the seasons. climate and ALTITUDE " which
we reside and which in most respects, dller great
" from the Middle, Northern and Eastern states
gilmore than one million Of Planters and hurh-
cuturists in the Soufthern States, scarcely two oui
Of thousand have an opportunity Of consulting
any agricultural works, and are wholly GUIDED by
casual observations upon the ways Of their neigh
hoFs and ancestors; for they possess no means o.
EARNING tie almost daily Improvements that are ma
king 10 their own particular branch Of cult nel-
Their can they become acquainted with The lmprov-
I'D varieties IN trees, fruits, vines, towers, gran
aud pants which are continually introduced TO our
notice from every PARTON nr the hsbltabe globe
nor with the various Improvements and new inven-
tons 10 the implements OF tllage. This pnbIca-
ton sla contain full account Of all these that are
likely 10 benefit our part Of the country, and in
crease intelligence virtue, happiness and prosperity
nj every hearth in the Southern States.
II shall be free from all seelarian or political views,
wholly governed By Southern feelings and pnncl-
pies; our endesvoT viii be 10 render il seryceable
10 the young and the aged--Io Heavens last best
gilt 70 man." even in her teens, and 10 the sturdy
farmeF--by informing them Of tie proper season,
which from experience IN our SECTION OF the Union
may have been found most congenlal 10 commit
their seeds TO the soll--to prune their vines and
ireestn transplant their tender shoots and flowers,
10 enera, innoculae or bud their shrubs and trees,
and turz the mailen's blush" into the charming
smoss" or amoDthy 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, Cation and Rice, for upon these, little
information can be obtained from Northern publ
cations
From the kind promises, rendered by friends TO
the undertaking. valuable original contributions may
he anticipates and other correspondents are res
pectfully solicited To communicate any inflammation
that may be interesting or beneficial to Others re-
hting 10 their mode Of culture as facts collected
rom the llllers OF our own soil, and their observa-
tons and remarks will be highly appreciated by The
editor; and, since the happiness, and comfort OF
rountry mainly depend upon its agriculture, in iur-
| nishng useful information TO the community, con-
tribuiors will aTrd the brightest evidence Of their
zeal and patriotism.
TERMS The paper will be issued MONTHLY, on
sheet containing sMTEES very large quaFto pages,
(same size as the ALBANY Cultiyator,' at The ve-
| ~ moderate prce Of 0sE DOLLAR, payable in all
| cases in advance. The price being SO small, no
number will be sent to any person on credit. 1t
! shah nrnled on good paper. and with new type,
ordered express; lnr the paEnose: The first num-
Der viii appear inMarch, If posEpr.
!, AS BY The rules Of the General Post Office, Post
masters arc allowed to frank and forward The amount
subscribed to any newspaper, they are respectfully
desired to forward 10 The editor at Augusta, any
amount offered them in bankable money, as early
as possible
| Newspapers are respectfully requested 10 publish
| this prospectus, and by sending the paper contain
| ing IT, shall receive oursIu return.
Poslmasters and editors Of papers are kindly ask
ed 10 act as our agents Should they not receive
copy Of this Prospectus, they are requested 10 cut
one from the papers which may be good enough TO
publish il and we, with respect, invite all The
friends Of the objects we have IN view, TO aid and
assist in procuring subscribers 10 The Geanngs Of
Hnshandryh
MOSES H0LBRoOK, A. M, M. ID.
Augusta, Ga, Eth January, 1870.
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