The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-02-19
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.

DEVOTED To
agriculture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Senn-. -.MOnthly, l6 pages large octduO
making a handsome v0lun,e Of 3s4 pages; ,cih
title and inder at the end Of the gear; illus
traied ,oith numerous ENGRAvINGs of
improved implements and Machines,
farm Stock plans Of Buildings,
Fences, &c., SC.
M B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor,
COLUMBUS, OHIO,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CoRREsPoN.
DENTs-most OF them Practical Farmers
and Horticulturiss, in Ohio and
adjoining States.
The Serenth Volume aDiH commence Jan. /, 1851.
GRATEFUL for the encouragement he has
w thus far received, and confidently antCipat'
ing a large increase of subscriptions for the com.
ing year, the Proprietor takes pleasure in
ing that the next volume Of the .Cultivator will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character of its contents; 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 it 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 Cutivator will compare favoTably
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 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, it'll prac-
tcal hints and sugg estions, for the columns of the
paper. This arrangement, together with the fair
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 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 most
heartily do we 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 10 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! Socie-
ties organized within the past five years, and espe.
cially 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 improvement in Ohio, to HELP ON THE
inducing as many as possible of your
friends and neighbors to join with you in subscrb-
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 year.
Should the inrrease of subscribers be sufficient
to warrant the expense, il 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-
yress of agricultural impro vements in that coun.
Try since his visit there ten years ago. Should he
not be able to 60 himself. the readers may rely on
indiDg in the pages of the Cutivator, extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair, from the pen of del
,gate from Ohio, and from other reliable sources.
A 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
If doubtful character, and especially avoiding or
exposing the numerous species OF the genus hum
,ug, which are becoming sore pest to farmers.
The "Ladies Department" of the paper, will,
is heretofore, be especially devoted ia the inter-
,sts of female readers; and with the aid of the
lew Editress. and several talented contributors,
here can be no doubt that will be found interest
ng and useful.
The state of the Markets will be carefully no.
iced in each number, and such information given
IS may be thought most useful to farmers in help.
ng them to decide when and where to dispose of
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