The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-06-11
s. SEVENTH YEAR OF THE al, I
OHIO CULTIVATOR. 4

if-.a- .s.a- DEVOTED To ~ sas-ss
agriculture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy. e'''""
Published Semi..Monfhiy, l6 pages large ocfduo:
making a handsome poi,ine Of 2s4 pages; ,ciths
title and inder at the end Of the year; illus
traied ,Dih numerous ENGRAvINGs Of sss
M improved Implements and Machines, st-t
Jarm Stock plans Of Buildings,
4" {. Fences, &c. &c. 2 AAtl 11ia
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor,
COLUMBUS, OHIO,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CoRREsPor.'
DENTs-most OF them Practical Farmers
and Horiiculturists, in Ohio and
s.. N, adjoining States. 4s1f ~ u
The Serenth Volume acai comntnct Jan. ], 1851.
~ RATEFUL for the encouragement he has
" thus far received, and confidently anticipat.
ing large increase OF subscriptions for The CON-
ing year, The Proprietor takes pleasure in announc-
ing that the next volume Of the Cuhivator will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character Of its cantents; 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 Il 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 Cultivator will compare iavorably
with any of its Eastern cotemporaries.
In addition to the increased experience OF the
TIu'tor' anu grealer humue1 OF ta'ehted corres-J
pondents, It Is his intention shortly to employ an
ap'e assistant 10 act az iRAVELlNG 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, Nth prac.
tlcal hints and sugg esiions, Tor the columns of the
paper. This arrangement, together with the fair
,na' a ne arcles lot lis pages are written OF cir
'eeteu WIN sPec'ai reference 10 'he wants ana COL
cuhs.anGes, as 70 SOIL, climate &C, of the peo.
PIE OF oHio ana adjoining States cannot tai to
MAXI Vs paper OF greater practicai Vaiue 10 Them
man any o'heI perioaIcai OF tne klna.
,u.r oUh o"N Univ.
mm I've, pe enuueo 70 our mrs, regard; ana most
nea!uy 40 we relolce TO know that our labors thus
lar IN her behalf have been instrumental in ava
AsH.ns spirit OF Improvement among her farmers,
"n.e" areany producing high'y henehcial re-
ou'S our uhht otate' WIN her boundless natu-
'a resources ana over Two millions OF inhabt-
anls' beginning TO awake to the sense OF her
ngh oest'hy. AS evidence nf THIS, we refer 10
!ne rapid progress OF Railroads and other public
.."Prove"ehs-!o the fh'y agricultural! Socie-
ues organized w''hn Inc past hve years, and espe-a
ciaiiy 10 .he magnificent STATE FAIR, which
may Justly De regarded as me commencement Of
new new era IN Inc progress OF Agriculture in Ohio
we appear men WIN confidence to the freDds
o, o. Improvement IN ohio, to HE'LL ON THE :
WOhh-by inducing as many as possible Of your
friends and nelghbors to join with you in subscrb.
ing tor the OHIO CULIlVATOR This will be
sure to increase the number and usefulness of the
County Agricultural Societies, and also awaken
more interest IN behalf OF ..5i..a.t
ANOIHEk AND BETTER STATE FAIR,
Which VIII undoubtedly take place another year.
Should the Ihtrease 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 thai coun-.
try SINCE ms vl,lt there ten years ago. Should he
not ne aoie 10 go himself the readers may rely or
hhding IN the pages OF the Cultivator, extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair, fran the pen of del
egate from Ohio, aud from other reliable sources.
large portion Of our columns will continue
10 De 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 I
discoveries and inventions, carefully distinguish
Q, a"ao.'ul character, and especially avoiding or