Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-03-15

the Elk TO be awarded, respectively, 10 the au.
thors Of the Best essays on the following subjects
respectively each authH to be resident OF Mis-.
sissippi, viz;
I. The Cotton Plantation Is management
with reference 10 crops of inferior Importance
and the proper proportions of land and labor de-
voted toeach--including field pasturage--rota'
ton Of crops and pasturo--artiicial grasses.
2. What crop shall supplant cotton on planta'
tons of inferior qualities, when cotton shall be-
come too lowto be- cultivated on such planta
tons--what new crops to be introduced II any ,,
8. Sheep as pied to Mississippi. =
A. The Gardenand the Orehard-comparso
Of the soil and climate of Mississippi with those
Of more northern states, in re 'erence to the pro.
duction Of vegetables and garden fruits-togeth-
er with the best methods OF managing the varr
Gus orchard fruits adapted to Mississippi, and of
acclmating the more difficult genera.
5. Analyses Of soils and plants-and sugges-
tons of methods of analyses within the means
of Mississppans discussing also the proprIety OF
a geological, and agricultural survey of the state
by legislative authority.
6. Manufactures and the Mechanic Arts, es-
tablished within the bounds of the state impor-
tant to the agricultural interest.
The premiums to be awarded by committee
of thirteen agricultural gentlemen, to whom
shall commit all the essays Tor ad Indication, by
suCli SuDulNiSluuS WI iduuI dhphS bhNiu9Si'SS 10
they may agree upon--the successful essays to
be at the disposal of the Editors of the Farmer
The essays to be forwarded to me, free of post
age, by the first of March next--accompanied by
a sealed envelope, enclosing the authors name
In connection with the foregoing, intended
to submit an Address-setting forth reasons
why an agriculture! paper should be sustained
in the Southwest; but leave that duty, TO be
better performed by TIE many public-sprited
gentlemen whom this Prospectus may reach -
entreating all, who feel the magnitude OF the
cause, to mount their horses forthwith, and
spend day or two in endeavors to form Clubs of
subscribers. These Clubs will be the nuclei for
presently forming societies, establishing agrcdl.
tural Libraries, holding neighborhood fairs, &c
thus cementing the community together, in the
execution-ofone common grand design.
This is certainly favorable moment for gain
ing the public attention, when the excitement
of politics Is abou. to subside for season.
The planters OF the state should make it a.
common cause, to demand of the Legislature al
Geological and Agricultural survey of the state.
shall be one of the leading aims of the Ear.
mcr ;" to concentrate public opinion on this point,
so as to make it efficient upon our functionares.
Though long delayed, | shall ever continue to-
hope for the accomplishment of this measure
If the agrcutIrsts of the state would unite I'M
it il might be effected by the Legis
lature to be elected in November, lS45. SayI
fellow citizens, will you aid us, in onr endeavors
20 reach the public ear, on 4 topic SO important
to the welfare our state?
We are so arranging our business, as TO admit
Of our riding much through the country-and we
hope to spend at least third of oar time in Wis
ting our patrons, in different sections. We
shall endeavor also, one or the otheror both of
the Editors, to be present at all rairs or Cattle
Shows held in this or the adjoining states.
In conclusion, would state that it is my in
tention to devote myself more directly to the
interests of the paper than heretofore; and am
assured by my coadiutor, that he willtake time
to visit farmers, and will give much more of his
attention to the cause than his situation has
heretofore permitted.