The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-05-14
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.

OHIO CULIIV AIOR.
DEVOTED To
agriculture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Sem,..Monthiy. l6 pages large octouo:
title and inder al the End Of the year; illus.
frated ,ciM numerous ENGRAviNGs of
improved implements and .Aiachines,
turm Stock plans Of Buildings,
Fences, &C.. &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor,
COLUMBUS, Ono,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CORREsPoN-
DENTs-mos, OF them Practical farmers
and Horiiculturists, in Ohio and
adjoining States.
The Serenth Toiume ,cih cOnntnct Jan. |, 1851.
"RATEFUL for the encouragement he has
IN thus far received, and confidently anticipsl.
ing large increase OF subscriptions for the COM
ing year, The Proprietor takes pleasure in announc-
ing that the next volume Of the Cultivator will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character OF its cantents; while in price aud gen.
eral form it will remain unchanged and be issued
twice a month, al heretofote. The size of the pa.
per will be somewhat increased, and it will be
printed with new and beautiful type in the best
style of the art--so that in its dress and appear
ance. the Ohio Cultivator will compare iavorabIy
with any of its Eastern contemporaries.
In addition to the increased experience OF the
Editor, and greater number of talented cores.
pondents, it is his intention shortly TO employ an
able assistant to act as TRAVELLING EDITOR,
who will spend most Of his time in visiting the
readers Of the paper at their farms and firesdes.
and writing notes of his observations, ~ ith pIac.
tical hints and sugg estions, Tor the columns of the
paper. This arrangement, together with the lair
art ts r r. ir-
lected with special reference TO the wants and col
eumstances. as to soil, clI nate, &C., of the peo.
pie OF OHIO and adjoining States, cannot fail to
make this paper Of greater practical value to them
than any other periodical Of the kind
"OUR OWN OHIO"
will ever be entitled 70 ou !::. . regard; and mos;
heartily do rejoice to know that our labors thus
far in her behalf have been instrumental in ava.
kenng spirit of improvement among her farmers,
which is already producing highly beneficial re.
suits. Our Giant State, with her boundless natu-
raj resources, and over two millions OF inhabit-
arts. is beginning TO awake to the sense OF her
high destiny. AS evidence Of this, we refer 10
the rapid progress of Railroads and other public
improvemenrs-,o the Fifty Agriculture! Socie.
ties oIganized within the past five years. and espe.
ciay to the magnificent STATE FAIR, which
may Justly be regarded the commencement of
new era in the progress of Agriculture in Ohio.
We appeal then with confidence to the friend,
of improvement in Ohio, to HELP ON THE
WORTHY inducing as many as possible Of your
friends and ncighbcrs to Join with you in subscrib.
ing for the OHIO CULTIVATION This will be
sure to increase the number aud usefulness Of the
County Agricultural Societies, and also awaken
more interest in behalf of
ANOTHER AND BETTER STATE FAIR,
Which will undoubtedly take place another year.
Should the inlrease OF subscribers be sufficient
to warrant the expense, il is the intention Of the
Editor to spend a month or two in England the
coming summer, to witness the great event of the
age THE WORLDS INDUSTRIAL FAIR,
ard write extended notes tor the benefit of his
readers at home; also 10 take survey Of the pro-
gress Of agricultural impro vemsnts in that coun.
try since his vist there ten years ago. Should he
not be able to 60 himself. the readers may rely OF:
finding in the pages of the Cultivator, extensive
notes OH the Worlds Fair, from the pen of del.
egate from Ohio. and from other reliable sources.
A large portion Of our columns will continue
to be devoted to Agriculture and Horticulture, in
their practical details, and as much OF science aud
theory relating to these arts as is consistent for
work Of this kind. Notice will be taken of new
discoveries and inventions, carefully distinguish.
ing between those Of established utility, and those
Of doubtful character, and especially avoiding or
cHPos"S 'ho epeCltS Oi lIls genus mum
bug, which are becoming sore pest TO farmers.
The "Ladies Department" of the paper, will,
as heretofore, be especially devoted Ia the inter-
ests of female readers; and with the aid of the
new Editress. and several talented contributors,
there can be no doubt thatit will be found interest
ing and useful.
The state of the Markets will be carefully no.
ticed in each number, and such information given
as may be thought most useful to farmers IN help.
ing them to decide when and where to dispose of
their surplus productions, Sc. (This information
alone, has often been found Of more value than
many times the cost of the paper for year.)
TERMS FOR 1851.
Single subscriptions, or any number less than
four. ONE DOLLAR each, per year. Four
copies ordered at one time, (they need not be to
one address,) THREE DOLLARS-Nins copies,
SIX DOLLARS, (only 66225 cents each) payment
in all cases to accompany the orders.
No subscriptions received for less than one year,
and all must commence with the first number OF
volume.
Letters enclosing current bills. in accordance
with the above terms, may be sent without pay
ment Of postage. Be careful to write names of
persons and places distinctly and give the post
office. county and State.
Address M. B. BATEHAM, Columbus, O.
A TTACHMENT.-A At my instance an attach.