The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-08-13
DIR, FITCH,s CELEBRATED s LECTURES
70 SEVENTH YEAR OF. THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.
DEVOTED To

, DEVOTED To
agriculture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy. ..
Published mn:.MOnthiy. l6 pages large oefavo;
making handsome poiume gt ?s4 pages; sriM
title and i,,der at the end of the gear; illus.
3 traied Nth numerous ENGRAvINGs of
improved implements and Machines,
farm Stock plans Of Buildings,
Fences, &c.. &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor,
fl COLUMBUS, OHIO, s44l ts9. +.
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CORREsPoN-
DENTs-mosl OF them Practical Farmers
and Hor,iculturists, in Ohio and
~ adjoining States. Fst
The Sere1M poiume triH commence Jan. l, 1851.
HRATEFUL for the encouragement he has
w thus far received, and confidently anticipate
ing large increase OF subscriptions for the com.
ingyear, the Proprietor takes pleasure 10 announc.
ing that the next volume Of the Cultivator will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character Of its cantens; while in prlce and gen.
eral form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month. as heretofote. The size Of the pa
per will be somewhat increased, and it will be
printed with new and beautiful type in the besi
style Of the art-so that in its dress and appear.
snce. the Ohio Culvator will compare favoraby
with any Of its Eastern cotemporaries.a
In addition to the increased experience OF the
Editor, and greater number Of talented CORES.
pondents il is his intention shortly to employ an
able assistant to act as, TRAVELLING G EDITOR,
who will spend most Of his time in visiting the
readers of the paper at their farms and fresdes
and writing notes of his observations, " ith prac.
teal hints and sugg esions, tor the columns of the
paper. This arrangement, together with the faiT
that all the articles for its pages are written or cir
lected with special reference TO the wants and col
cumstances, as to soil, climate, &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 to our first regard; and mos
heartily do we rejoice to know that our labors thu:
far in her behalf have been instrumental in ava
kening spirit OF Improvement among her farmers
which istaIready producing highly beneficial re-
suits. Our Giant State, with her boundless natu
raj resources, and over two millions of inbabt
ants, Is beginning to awake 10 the sense OF hel
high destiny. AS evidence of this, we refer &c
the rapid progress of Railroads and other public
improvemen's-to the Fifty Agricultural! Soce.
ties organized within the past five years, and espe
cally to the magnificent STATE FAIR. which
may justly be regarded as the commencement oil
new era in the progress of Agriculture in Ohio
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 subscrb
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 increase 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 notes Tor the benefit of his
readers at home; also TO take survey of the pro-
gress Of agricultural Improvements in that coun.
try since his visit there ten years ago. Should he
not be able to 60 himself. The readers may rely on
finding 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
A large portion Of our columns will continue
to be devoted to Agriculture and Horticulture, in
their practical details, and 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 oI
exposing the numerous species Of the genus hum
bug. which are becoming sore pest to farmers
The YLladies Department" of the paper, will
heretofore, he especially devoted to the inter.
ests of female readers; and with the aid of the
new Editress. and several talented contributors
there can be doubt thsti wilfbe found interest
/ ing and useful. ffTs3 4 hlGh i4ciistti
The state of the Markets will be carefully no
ticed in each number, and such information giver
as may be thought most useful to farmers in help
| ing them to decide when and where to dispose o.
their surplus productions, &c. (This. information
alone, has often been found Of more value thar
many times the cost Of the paper for year.)
TERMS FOR 1851 81
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four, ONE DOLLAR each, per year. Foul
copies ordered at one time. (they need not be Il
| one address, } THREE D0LLARS-Nine copies
SIX DOLLARS, (only 6625 cents each) paymen
in all cases to accompany the orders. y.
No subscriptions received for less than 6neyesr
and all must commence with the first number Of I
volume. saga FFCE EDsJ ~
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Address M, B. BATEHAM, Columbus, O
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