The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-16
DIR. rITCH,S CELEBRATED 6 LECTURES
19 SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.

Fss' % i@A DEVOTED To y ss'''+
Agriculture, Horticulture and Domestie
and Rural Economy.
Published Sen,-yM Monthly. l6 pages large eefese:
making a handsone poiume If se4 pages; rita
tile and infer at the end Of the year; ailxes
traied ,oith numerous ENGRAviNcs. ofHNs
improved implements and Machines,
farm Stock plans Of Buiidsngs.
" Fences, &C., &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and PSepSiefevs
COLUMBUS, ONO, fsas,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CoRAxsPoN.
DESTs-mosl OF them practices Farmers
and Houicuturists, In Ohio and
aIo9 adjoining States.
The Serenth Voimme tciii eon'nNnce Jan. ]. 1881.
NRATEFUL for the encouragement be has
F" thus FAR received, and confidently anticipate
ing large increase Of subscriptions for the com.
ing year, The Proprietor takes pleasure IN announc-
ing that the nextvolume Of the Cultivator will bs
much improved in appearance, as well % IN the
character OF its cantents; while in price 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 II will bs
printed with new and beautiful type in the best
style of the art--so that in its dress and appear.
snce. the Ohio CuItivator will compare fsvorably
with any of its Eastern contemporaries.
In addition to the increased experience Of tho
Ed'tor, anu grealeI humueI ot ts'ehsed coETes'
pondents, i Is his Intention shortly 70 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 ftesides.
and writing notes OF his observations. with Prae.
tcal hints and sugg estons, tor the columns OF the
paper. This arrangement, together with the faie
that all the articles for its pages written or cir
lected with special reference to the wants and col.
cumstances, as to soil, climate, &C.. Of the nee.
pie OF OHIO and adjoining States, cannot ta,I 10
make 'h's paper OF greater practica va'ue y men
''ah any o'heI periodlca' OF .ne KIND sl
~, ouho"N Cnio
WI I've, 70 ehuuea 90 our n.s. sno mon
nea!uiy 40 we relo'ce 10 know that our soors mus
iar IN her pensIf nave been instrumental !" ava.
ksn'ng spirit to'lmp,ovemeat among her iaImefss
wn'en a'resay producing high'y oenenclai re-
suts' our Giant o'ate' WIN heI ooundiess nstn'
raj resources, and over two millions o. inl,sbie.
avs beginning to awake to the sense OF hsr
n'eh desuhy. AS evidence oi 'his, We refer y
!ne rapid progress OF Raiiroads and o'her public
.inProyemenis-to the fliy agricultural Socie.
ues oi eahlzed WITHIN the past hSe years. and espe.
cia"y 70 the magnlheent . TATE FAIR. which
may justly pe regarded as !he commencement q
ne" new era 'n me progress OF agriculture in Ohio.
we appear then WIN commence 10 me frIsnds
OF Improvement IN ono, TO HE'LL ON The
Wohk-oy INDUCING as many as possible oi your
friends aod neehbors to join with you 70 subscrib.
ing tor me OHIO CULIlVATOK This will %
sure TO Increase the humber aud usefulness Of the
County Agricultural Societies. and also awaksa
more interest IN behalf oi
ANOTHER AND BETTER STATE FAIR,
Which WI! undoubtedly take place another year.
Should the increase OF Subscribers be sufficient
to warrant the expense, il is the intention Of the
Editor to spend month or two in England she
coming summer. to witness the great event Of the
age IHE WOkLD'S INDUSTRIAL FAIR.
ard write extended notes Tor the benefit Of his
readers at home; also 10 take a surveyof the pro.
gresso agricultural Improvements in that coun.
try since his visit there ten years ago., Shouldhs
not be able to go himself. the readers may rely ON
finding in the pages Of The Cuitivator, extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair. from The pen of del.
egate ,f,om Ohio, and from other reliable souscss.
large portion Of our columns will cpntinue
to be devoted to Agriculture snd Horticulture, II
their practical details, and ss much Of science and
theory relating to these arts .s is Consistent fora
work Of this kind. Notice will be taken Of new
discoveries and inventions, carefully Distinguish.
of doubtful character, and especially avoiding or