The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-04-30
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.

Aoricu7ture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Sem.yMonthly. l6 pages large oetavo'
tile and inder at the end of the year; illus.
trated ,rih numerous ENGRAvINGs Of
Improved implements and Machines,
farm Stock plans ef Buildings,
Fences &C., &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor.
COLUMBUS, Ono.
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CoRREsfoN-
pENTs-mos OF them Practical Farmers
and Horlicultursls, in Ohio and
adjoining States.
The Serenth Voiun,e ,riH commtncf Jan. ]. 1851.
RATEFUL for the encouragement he has
III thus far received, and confidently anticipate
ing large increase OF subscriptions Tor the COM
ing year the Proprietor takes pleasure in announc-
inr that the next volume Of the Cullivator will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character of its cuntents; while in prce and gen.
era form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month, a, hereofote The size Of the pa.
per will be somewhat increased, and 1t VIII 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 contemporaries.
In addition to the increased experience OF the
Editor, and greater number OF talented cores
pondents it is his intention shortly 10 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 firesides,
and writing notes of his observations, ith pIac.
tcal hints and sugg esons, ior the columns of The
paper. This arrangement, together with the lair
that all the articles for its pages are written or cir
lected with special reference 10 the wants and COL
cumstances, as to soil, eli 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 he entitled to our first regard; and most
heartily do we rejoice to know that our abors thus
far in her behalf have been instrumental in ava.
kening spirit of Improvement among her farmers,
which i. alre ady producing highly beneficial re.
suits. Our Giant State, with her boundless natu-
raj resources, and over two millions OF inbabit-
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
improvemen's-to the Fifty Agricultural! Socie-
ties organized within the past five years. and espe
cialIy to the magnificent STATE FAIR, which
may Justly be regarded as the commencement of
a new era in the progress of Agriculture in Ohio.
We appeal then with confidence to the friend,
of improv ement in Ohio, to HELP ON THE
WORK-hy 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 and usefulness Of the
County Agricultural Societies, aud 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 10 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 or
finding in the pages Of the Cutivator, extensive
notes OH the Worlds Fair, from the pen of del
egete {, ON 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 and
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 OF
exposing the numerous species Of the genus hum.
bug. which are becoming sore pest to farmers.
The "Ladies Department" of the paper. will
as heretofore, be especially devoted to the inter.
| csts VI IcducIo, anu Win Uc dlu OF the
new Edilress. and several talented contributors
there can be no doubt that il 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 10 dispose Of
their surplus productions, &c. (This information
alone, has often been found of more value than
many times the cost of the paper for year)
TERMS FOR 1851.
Single subsci ciiptions, or any number less than
four, ONE DOLLAR each, per year. Four
copies ordered at one time, (ihey need not be to
one address, THREE EDOLLARS-Ninec copies,
SIX DOLLARS, (only 6625 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 humber 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.