New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-10

From the Savannah Republican FEB.
The Farmers Library and Monthly Journn
of Agriculture.
Mr. SINNERS CARD.-We feel peculiar pleasure
in presenting 10 our readers the card Of Mr. SKIN
sER Editor of the Farmers Library, not only
because we fully reciprocste the kindly feeling
which i; expresses bat because !, is calculated 10
give our readers proper conception OF the very
important enterprise in which that gentleman Is en-
gagged The publication OF al Agricultural ~oFk
of the character and e1ter OF the Farmers LIBRARY
was by snanv looked upon as wild experiment
which could end only in heavy pecunisry loss 10
the publishers. Indeed We have heard II lnuusted
that thew anticipated large loss &: leas; The first
wear Nevertheless they resolved 10 procure the
first talent the country and 10 spare 10 effort or
expense in order TO make the work worthy OF 'ne
public favor The result has proved toe wisdom OF
Messrs. GREELEY i MCELKATE, tor we are as
sured that even before the end OF the arst year
they will be fully reimbursed Inc Library is
,herefore no longer 10 be regarded as doubtful
enterprise and gentlemen subscribing neec nave
no epprehensions 10 lis being discontinued. =
work of the kind which can command SO large
subscription list this has, even IN Savannah must
have merits The very connection OF MI SKINNER
with the enterprise has given &c the wors unparal
leled popularity. He is emphaiicaLy the father OF
the Agrics.l.ural Literature OF the country, and
by bis zeal and devotion to the cause mas done
much to endear himself 10 the friends OF an i'm
proved system That the Library will be Immensely
useful under his culture We have not { DOUBT,
and that both he and the Publishers may reap a
golden harvest as the reward OF their toll. s our
sincere wish
The Editor Of The Farmers Library and Monthly Jour
- Eli mr. M. Sprl 0nh
Republican :"
GES7LExES-The unlooked.for kindness with which
you were pleased to my arrival aud the objects
of my vsit-to collect for dissemination, agricultural
information connected with the industry OF the Southern
S,a,es-demands my grateful Acknowledgements A Ike
generosity had been Manifested by the press thank
Heaven without distinction OF party in other towns on
my route TO Savannah in short; much as had heard OF
Southern hospitality the more see Of it, the more
apparent it is that the half had not been told me-
nave come have seen, and have been captvsted be-
yond the power of time eace the recollection OF the
civililes with which have been favored.
AS TO the Farmers Library OF which you nave SO
hatteringly spoken and which ali my tune ID now de-
voted with my heart in my pen, may have the less
hesitation in speaking OF L. since my pay Tor conducting
IL depends contingency but Renee, as Is natural
springs the greater anxiety that It's success should justify
the confidence OF the publishers Suice 1t then to say
that in the procurement OF the best information, us
tratons and materials OF every kind that ANY language
or country afford restriction has been laid upon
me and II it prove be work. such as ought 10
be read for instruction and amusement, by erery
whose occupation and residence is In the country It
shall be for the only OF health and capacity to
achieve what confess TO be the object OF ardent am
bition for the resiGue Of life, the sre whereof has
be- n heretofore dedicated 20 the same ends.
|. will hence be understood that it is not proposed TO
make it register oil experiments In the ned, oil
practical results, and OF prizes awarded, but 10 spread
my labors sill wider field l. is, in fact, Intended
to embrace in OF It's publication the sciences
necessary TO the investigation OF the principles involved
in various agricultural operations, and the literature
which should be cultivated by every gentleman agrcu
urst who would have his pursuit respected as one OF
intellectual character and OF the highest national i'm
portsnce The progress Of the wora IN winning ito way
10 public favor owing chiefly the difficulty OF getting
be may be SLOW, but II is hoped Will bs sure
while its equal spread over The whole country Will
guaranty for II character Of nationality In short my
ambition 10 conduct that all gentlemen of for
tune whatever may be their own pursuits, msy point
their 10 Its pages in proof That Agriculture Las be-
come psih Ia which they may win honorable reRUwn
by the display. OF the arts of the demagogue but of
such various and usefu! information shall cause them
be sought or much 10 strengthen party as TO
their country Hence It Is one leaiing feature OF
this periodical 10 give engraved portraits and memoirs Of
men sohosc rSs hare been dsuRSatshef for benefits TO the
landed interest True the price o! the fGrers Library
Give dollars per for TWO volumes of six hundred
vases each may high, compared With many other
and very able Agricultural periodicals, but in ike pro-
portion compare Win them in volume and cos;!
would i'll become 10 speak, except 20 say that wniie
hope 10 cns,r pens Of The mosthccomplshedA grcul
turists of own country have now ia'd before me-
where 10 choose the best agricultural publications put
forth by European associations many OF Them corp!f
ing prize essays. costing from one TO three hundred
dollars These essays far they are adapted to our
climate aud staples, published in the Monthly Jour
nal Of Horticulture while the more SOLD anG standard
works sre transferred the Library portion Of the work
To these added Houss5.s Department. in tie hope Oh
commencing il to the best OF ali inauences-thst which
regulates domestic economy and oes! secures our
domestic comfort and happiness.
To say nothing Of the collection OF .arpeane IN North
Carolina altogether new 10 me, and constituting toe
most profitable application OF slave labor Tor the time
being perhaps in The Union, in the new OF Doctor
Screvens the fret have ever seen OF rice plantations
have already been well compensated for the trouble OF
coming thus far. had adequate idea before, OF any
exhibitior OF rural industry 50 large scale, 40
beautiful and il ali details Ga this aud al
other branches OF national Industry IN their turn nope
10 collect the most precise practical information uch as
has already been OF in the Farmers Library
lite natural history mode and progress vi its cult
yaion and its Commercial. statistics ana value as great
item OF national wesltha 30 fully SET iorth in an ella
borae essay from the pen OF Whitenarsh B. seaoroos
Esq the distinguished PRESIDENT OF Tue Soutn NuVna
Agricultural society.
note which designed only 10 express however faint
ly. my grstetu! Acknowledgements 10 the press OF al
parties repeat that sr ABOVE and beyond all views
of narrower selfish description, my earnest
desire that farmers Whatever may be their sspe ano
men OF fortune OF whatever pursuit profession shall
find in the Formers Library matter OF such variety ana
usefulness rs that il shall be- only their pleasure
bu, their duy place within the reach OF their sons
and their family. In this may be mistaken but II So
it shall be not my fault but my misfortune.
The demand 1t has exceeded my expectations. IN
Savannah where everything has conspired 10 make me
wish proong my stay bat circumstances compel me
to proceed Saturday, by way OF Ml!edeevie Macon
Columbus and Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans.
My friends, Mr. Scaley ana Mr.. Goodwin have kindly
volunteered receive the orders OF gentlemen disposed
psironze the work ana viii be supplied with sets OF 1t
for .hs. purpose II, IN conclusion. word Of advice
ipht
chief study has long been discover ali that bes,
promote welfare OF the planter and farmer would
respectfully suggest the formation in every neighoor-
hood, OF - Farmers Cubs, for frequent meeting ana
familiar discussion, well OF their peculiar rights As ot
the principles OF their pursuits. say OF their peculiar
rights for II they viii the trouble 10 examine the
legislation OF country they will md thai the bulk Of
is directed the protection OF other, inferior and
parssitical interests snd classes.
Suca meetings serve to make the information of the
best informed common these who lees enlightened
by observation study until the recent discove-
and the knowledge oil the best processes and most
efficient implements OF agriculture becomes the COM