The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-06-25
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.

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Agriculture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Semi. ..Afonthiy, l6 pages large octavo
mak,ng handsome uoi,tme IF as4 pages; ,cith
thie and inaer at the end of the gear; illus.
frdted tcih numerous ENGRAvINGs of
| improved implements and Machines,
| Jarm Stock plans Of Buildings,
| Fences, &C.. &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor,
COLUMBUS, ONO,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CoRREsPoN-
DENTs-most OF them Practical Farmers
and Horticuturisls, in Ohio and
adjoining States.
The Serenth Uoiume 1ciii comn,1ncf Jan. l, 1851
~ RATEFUL for the encouragement he has
" thus far received, and confidently antcipal.
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 and gen.
era form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month. as heretofote, The size of the pa.
per will be somewhat increased, and 1t 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 favorably
with any OF its Eastern cntemporaries.
In addition TO the increased experience OF the
Editor, and greater number of talented CORES.
pondents it is his intention shortly to employ on
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 fresides,
and writing notes of his observations, " ith prac.
tcal hints and sugg eslioDs, for the columns of the
paper. This arrangement, together with the fair
that all the articles for lis pages are written cir.
lected with special reference 10 The wants and col.
cumstances. as to soil, climate, &C., of the peo.
Pile 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"
viii ever be entitled to our first regard; and most
heartily do rejoice to know that our Iabors thus
far in her behalf have been instrumental in ava.
kening 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.
ants. 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
improvemen's-to the Fifty Agriculture! Socle.
ties organized within the past five years. and espe.
cialIy TO the magnificent STATE FAIR, which
may justly he regarded as 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
WORK-by inducing as many as possible of your
friends and neighbcrs to join with you in subscrib
ing for the OHIO CULTIVATOR This will be
sure to increase the number and 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 wear.
Should the intrease of subscribers be sufficient
to warrant the expense, it is the intention of the
Editor to spend month or two in England the
coming summer, to witness the great event of the |
age THE WORLDS INDUSTRIAL FAIR.
ard write extended potes for the benefit of his |
readers at home; also to take survey of the pro.
gress OF agricultural lmpro vements in that coun.
try since his visit there ten years ago. Should he
not be able to 60 himself. the readers may RELY OF.
hndIng IN the pages Of the Cultivator, extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair, from the pen of del. |
egate from Ohio, and from other reliable sources.
large portion Of our columns will continue
q be devoted to Agriculture and Horticulture. in
heir practical details, and as much OF science and
heory relating to these arts as is consistent for
work OF this kind Notice will be taken of new
discoveries and inventions, carefully distinguish
ng between those Of established utility, and those
u doubtful character, and especially avoiding or
Exposing the numerous species Gf the genus hum
'ug, which are becoming sore pest to farmers.
The "Ladies Department" of the paper, will,
IS heretofore, lie especially devoted Ia the inter.
ISIS OF female readers; and with the aid of the
lew Edilress. and several talented contributors,
here can be no doubt that it will be found interest
ng and useful
The state Of the Markets will be carefully no.
iced In each number, and such information given
s may be thought most useful to farmers in help.
nng. them to decide when and where to dispose of
heir surplus productions, &c. (This information
lone, has often been found of more value than
many times the cost Of the paper for year.)
TERMS FOR 1861.
Single subscI iptions, or any number less than
'ur, ONE DOLLAR each, per yesr. Four
oPies ordered at one time, (they need not be to
ne address, THREE D0LLARS-Nine copies.
TX DOLLARS, (only 6625 cents each) payment
all cases to accompany the orders.
No subscriptions received for less than one year,
nd all must commence with the first humber of
olume.
Letters enclosing current bills. in accordance
ih the above terms, may be sent without pay,
ent Of postage Be careful to write names of
ersons and places distinctly and give the post
Tice. county and State.
ddress M. B. BATEHAM, Columbus. O. |
TTACHMENT--At At my instance an attach.
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