The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-05-28
,R. FITcH's CELEBRATED LECTURES
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.

DEVOTED TO
agriculture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Sem,..MOnthiy, 16 pages large octauo:
making a handsome poiume cf 2s4 pages; uiM
title and inder at the end Of the gear; illus
trated ,ciM numerous ENGRAvINGs of
improved implements and .Machines,
Jam Stock plans Of Buildings,
Fences, Sc, &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor.
COLUMBUS, ONO,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CoRREsPoN-
DENTs-most OF them Practical Farmers
and Hor,iculturiss, in Ohio and
adjoining States.
The Serenth VOlume aciH cOniDitnct Jan. ] 1851.
~ RATEFUL for the encouragement he has
IN thus far received and confidently anticipat.
ing large increase OF subscriptions for the COM
ing year, the Proprietor takes pleasure in
ing that the next volume Of the Culivator will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character OF It's contenls; while in price and gen.
era form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month, as heretoiote. 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 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 to employ an
able assistant to act as TRAVELLING EDITOR
who will spend most of his time in visiting The
re eaders of The naner at their farms and fresides
and writing notes of his observations, " ith prac.
teal hints and s,ge es,ious for the columns Of the
paper. This arrangement. together with lbe fair
that all the articles for lis pages are 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 o,he, periodical Of the kind
"OUR OWN OHIO"
Will ever be entitled to our first regard: and most
heartily do we reioc to know that our l,bors hus
far in her behalf have been instrumental in ava.
kening spirit of Improvement among her farmers
which is adv producing highly beneficial re
suits. Our Giant State. with her bouudess main.
raj resources, and over two millions of iuIlabit
aas, is beginning to awake TO the sense of be,
high destiny. As evidence Of this, we refer IN
the rapid progress of Railroads and other nub,ic
improvemen,s-to the FIfiy Agricuj,ura, Socie-
ties organized within The past five years and espe.
ciay to the magnificent STATE FAIR. which
may justly he regarded as the commencement of
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
WORK-by inducing as many as possible of your
friends and ncighbcrs to Join with YOU in subscrib.
ing for the OHIO CULTlVATOR This will be
sure to increase the number aud usefulness Of ,he
County Agricultural Societies. and also awatan
more interest in behalf of
ANOTHER AND BETTER STATE FAIR
Which will undoubtedly take uIace another wear
Should the increase OF subscribers be sufficient
to warrant the expense i, is the intention Of ,bs
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 for the benefit Of his
readers at home; also to take survey Of I'M. nrn.
gress of agricultural lmpro vements in that coun.
try since his visit there ten wears ago. Sbould h..
not be able to go himself the readers NAV reIy or
finding in the pages of the CuItiyator. extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair. from the nen of del.
egate from Ohio, and from other reliable spurces
A large portion of our columns win con,;nme
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 utiiity and those