The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-07-20
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
TURF. FIELD AND FARM.

d ELTEVING THAT THE INTERESTS Of
ID the American people demand frst-class
weekly Journal, devoted exclusively to the sports
of the turf ami field, and to agricultural and lite
rary pursuits, we have made arrangements to
publish such paper. With the return of peace
to our land, war and its exciting issues will no
longer engross the attention, and form the chief
topic of discussion. The people will return with
new vigor to the sports of the field and turf, TO
the breeding of fine stock, and the development
of the resources Of the country. The want of a
journal devoted 10 the best interests of the whole
country was never so severely felt as now. To
supply this want we propose to establish the
Turf, Field and Farm.
We embark IN an enterprise requiring much Ia
Dor and'eXpense; but we believe the people will
sustain us IN it. Our facilities for publishing
frst-cass sporting and literary journal are not
eXcelled in the United States. Our long connec-
ton with the turf and stock associations OF the
country, warrant MS IN thus boldly stating this
fact. 1t shall be our earnest endeavor to publish
paper that will interest the general reader
Politics will be excluded from its columns, as we
have no desire to indulge in bitter aspeisions and
to engage in heated discussions. The turf will
receive especial attention, and it will form one
| of the leading features of the paper. We have
made arrangements 10 secure correspondents from
every State which take pride in encouraging this
noble sport. The breeding and raising of fine
stock will also receive especial attention. The
The horse, the nobest Of animal creation, for
| years mas Deen our stuuY, anu we are prepared
10 treat the matter in manner that will chal-
| lenge the criticism Of the public.
| To promote the interests of the farm will be
another of our chief endeavors. The subject of
agriculture is of vital interest to the American
people, recovering as they are from the effects of
a long and desolating war. Neglected fields and
abandoned plantations must again be made t.
TEEN with life and bloom with the fruits of the
soil None of us are so wise but that we may
require instruction, and by unceasing effort we
hope to make this department valuable and inter-
esting.
No paper to the general reader would be COM
plete without literary department, and it is not
our intention 10 overlook this important feature.
Selections from the ablest writer's in the country,
and contributions from some of the most ready
and scholarly pens of the day, will serve to en-
rich our columns.
Believing that the perpetuation of the princi-
Piles upon which our Government is founded de-
ponds upon the general diffusion OF knowledge,
Shall labor for the advancement of the cause of
education.
To interest all every paper must assign col
umn or more TO the recording of important events
Transporting in midst therefore we shall de-
vote small space TO the current news of the day.
But our ann Is 10 establish first-class journal
devoted TO the best intetests of the country pa
per that will be warmly welcomed by the gentle
men of the turf, paper that will prove valuable
10 those who take delight IN the breeding of fine
stock; paper that win be hailed as awelcome
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pleasure IN the counting room, in the office. in
the railroad car, and by the freside. To sustain
us in our effort, we appeal TO the patronage of the
American people, and we believe that the appeal
will not be in vain. No pains or expense will be
spared to make the Turf, Field and Farm worthy
OF the most generous support.
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR, IN ADVANCE.
Single copies 10 cents.
To CLuBs-Five copies $50. Nine copies $50.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Thirty cents per line .... each single insertion.
Ninety cents per line.'.. ...... one month
Two dollars per lne'''' .''...... three months
Three dollars per line six months
Postmasters are requested TO act as agents, and
retain 20 per cent for their trouble. This per
cent Is not to be deducted from club rates. We
would be pleased to establish an agency in every
Post Office town in the United States
The first number of the Turf, Field and Farm
will be issued on Saturday, tbe 9th day of August.
1865. Our books are now open for subscriptions
The Turf, Field and Farm will be published at
New York.
Address s. D. BRUCE, No. s5 Broad street,
New York, or '''
! B. G, BRUCE, Lexington