Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-07
Newspapers and Periodicals.

i a MONTHLY JOURNAL,
agriculture, Horticulture, the Auxiliary Mechanic
Arts, and to Household Economy.
The undersigned propose publish in this city
commencing in January, 1864 monthly Journsl
to be styled "THE FARMER whose pages shall be
devoted to Agriculture Horticulture, the auxiliary
Mechanic Arts and to Household Economy. jour
nal which shall faithfully and successfully represent
these cardinal interests by the dissent nation OF prac-
tca Information and thorough, sound instruction,
will supply desiieratUm which is widely and deep
ly felt in the present exgency of our affairs, and
ought therefore, 1--WE should tnlnk) readily to COM
mend itself popular acceptation and command in
return, remunerating patronage. "FdathfuHy and
'SuccAssfutLy to support these interests, reqniresa
Journal OF the highest order of its kind 1t TO moth
ing short of this high standard of public usefulness
that The Farmer aspires, and to reach and maintain
it, Will be object OF unremtting effort aud unspar-
ing lIberaity OF expenditure 1t seeks recognition as
worthy organ of these cardinal branches OF national
industry of hich it assumes the special advocacy,
and hopes to meet the requirements OF the position
satisfactorily to those whose interests more imms-
dlately involved.
We are fallen upon times of peculiir and unexam-
pied difficulty The sudden and violent overthrow OF
African slavery, without pIemoniIon OF us near APP
proach preparation tor the event. interviewer, as
with the very texture of our social constitution,
has rendered a past experience with respect to the
economy and regulation Of labo nugatory RACED to
its foundation the emit system OF Southern Agrcul-
ture and necessated its and reorgan-
circumstances and relations. Suddenly launched up
tempestuous Of danger and perpiexty without
the polar star of experience 10 guide u.s. we must as
best we can improvse the measures which appear at
the moment Lest adapted the purp of present
security and as calmly as we may, await the slow
progress of tentative EFFORT an empirical practlce ior
the development of facts and the nat rec fruits OF
experience and observation from the careful cOmpaf
and generalization of all which, sound principles
may be deauced tor future guidance ana drectlon
Then will creation of order, harmony aud beau
of fhaT haOtI
which now prevail. Then wilt the desolaton and ru-
in which mar the face of the country be repaired
Aud till then shall wholesome and stable rules
and regulations control the eatre system OK husoanu
ry its adjuncts ard subs daries, and give force
and efficiency the administrative measures necessary
for the condac lon OF all its operations 10 the most
satisfactory and profitable results.
10 facilitate aud promote these important considea
ratons good agricultural jo3rna is an obvious ne.
cessity. medium of communication, for the inter.
change among farmers of views and opinions enter
tanned by them respectiy ely subec appertainng
to their calling, Is Indispensable and they
especially need vehcle OF intelligence for the trans
mission of the earliest notice of improvement in any
department of husbaEdy, that by wide diffusion of
such noIce, the improvements may be adopted in
rec.ice and thus prove genera benefit to the trn-
ing fraternity.
Gus and pressing necessity that the proptetOrs pro-
pose to publish the above described paper, and IN
behalf of the undertaking they respectfully solicit the
the patronage of the public.
The best emit both pract cal and theoretical which
the country affords will cumman Led in aid OF this
enterprise and expense will be spared in The effort
to make the Journa Complete in all respects.
1t will be printed on gooi paper ana With clear
type, and will comprise thirty two ages of readlog
ter. An advertising sheet OF capacity sufficient
to accommodate the advertising patronage OF the
Journal wili be add d.
Papers disposed to exchange with The FassSr will
send their papers at once
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Let all who propose to subscribe send in their
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Payment will be made upon the receipt OF The JAM
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All communications Will be addr essed to "ELLIorr
SHIELDS p. o. Box 1864, Richmond Va,
Ay-Uffice, TIL further motto, at Wing Counting
Room.
WYATT Nj. ELLIOTT.
JOHN q. SHIELDS.