The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-08-20
DIR. FlrcH.s CELEBRATED LECTURES
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.


OHIO CULTIVATOR.
DEVOTED To
Agriculture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Sem. ..Monthiy, 16 pages large Octaro:
making handsome potun'e Of as4 pages; rim
title and inder at the end of the gear; illus.
traied ,Cith numerous ENGRAvINGs of
improved implements and Machines,
farm Stock plans Of Buildings,
.. . Fences, &C., &c. ti-
M. b. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor,
COLUMBUS, OHIO,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CoRREsroN.
DENTs-mosl OF them Practical Farmers
and Horticulturists, In Ohio aud
adjoining States
The Seventh Toiun,e aUiH cOmmfncs Jan. l, 1851.
GRATEFUL for the encouragement he has
" 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 next volume OF the Cultivator will be
much improved 10 appearance. as well as in the
character of its contents; while in prloe and gen.
eral form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month, as herelofote. 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 Cultvator will compare favorably
with any of its Eastern contemporaries
In addition to the increased experience OF the
Editor, and a greater number Of talented cores.
pondents, il 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 fresides,
and writing notes Of his observations. with prac-
tical hints and sugg esioDs, tor the columns Of the
paper. This arrangement, together with the fair
that all the articles for its pages are written or cir
Iected with special reference to the wants and col.
cnmstances, 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.
SOUR OWN OHIO"
Will ever. be 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
keniDg spiri, Of improvement among her farmers,
which is already producing highly beneficial re.
suits Our Giant State, with her boundsss 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
improvemenis-to the Fifty Agricultural Socie-
ties organized within the past five years. and espe.
cally to the magnificent STATE FAIR, which
may justly be regarded as the commencement OF
new era in the progress of Agriculture in Ohio.
We appeal then with confidence 10 the friend,
Of improvement in Ohio, TO HELP ON THE
WORK-by inducing as many as possible Of your
friends and neghbcrs 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, it 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 vements in that coun.
try since bis visit there ten years ago. Should he
not be able to go himself. the readers may rely OF.
finding in the pages of the Cultivator, extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair, from the pen of del
egate from Ohio, aud 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 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
exposing the numerous species Of the genus hum