Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

--NS''O"'S'
The undersigned propose to publish in this CITY
commencing in January, l866-a monthly Journal
to be STYLED 'THE FARMER whose pages shall be
devoted to Agriculture Horticulture, the auxiliary
Mechanic Arts and to Household Economy. Jour
nal which, faithfully and successfully represent
these cardinal interests blythe dissemination of prac-
tlcal Information and thorough sound instruction
will supply desderabum which is widely and deep
ly feit In the present exieency of affairs, and
ought, therefore, 1--WE should thnk) readily to COM
mend itself to popular acceptation. and command in
return, remune rating patronage. "FaishtuAy' and
.successfay to support these interests, requires
journal OF the highest order of its kind It to moth
ing short OF this high standard of public usefulness
that "The Farmer aspres, and reach and maintain
1t, Will be an object OF unremitng effort and unspar-
Ing hberalty 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 imme-
dlately involved.
We are fallen upon times of peculiar and unexam-
pled dltculty. The sudden and violent overthrow of
African slavery, without premontion of It's near ap-
proacn or preparation for the event. interviewer
was with the very texture of social constitution
has rendered all past experience with respect to the
economy and regulation Of labor nugatory razed to
It's foundation the entire system of Southern Agrcul
ture and necessated it's reconstruction and
lzaton In accordance with the changes in our
circumstances and relations. Suddenly launched up-
on tempestuouS of danger and perplexty without
the polar star OF experience to guide u.s. must
best we can mprOVise the measures which app ear at
the mOment best adapted TO the urp oses of
| security. and as calmly as we may await the slow
progress OF tentative effort and empirical pra cce for
the development of facts and the nat1reG fruits of
experience and observation. from the careful compar-
lson and generalization of all which, sound principles
may be deduced for future guidance and direction
Then Will a new creation of ORDER harmony and beau
y spring out of the chsotic disorder and co fusion
which now prevail. Then will the desoation AID
In which mar the face of the country be rezared =
And not till then shall wholesome and st;ble rules
ana regulations control the entire system OK husband
ry with Its aduncts and subsidiaries and give
ana ehclency TO the administrative measures necessary
for the condac'ion of all its operations to the ost
| satisfactory aDd profitable results.
10 facilitate aud promote these important cnnsde-
ratlons good agricultural joarn al is obvious ne
cesslty. medium of communication, for the inter-
change among farmers of views and opinions enter
tanned by them respectively on subjec appertainng
10 Their common Calling, is Indispensable and they
especially need vehicle OF intelligence for the trans
mission of the earliest notice of nprovem en in anv
| department OF husbandry, that by wide diffusion of
such rouce, the improvements may be adopted in
rractce and thus prove gener al benefit to the farm
ing fraternity.
Now, to up in word 1t is to meet this cbvi-
Gus and pressing necessity that the prop pro-
pose to puollsh the above described paper, and in
behalf OF the undertaking they respectfully solicit the
| the patronage of the public.
Ene best ent both practical and theoretical whcn
the country affords, will be commanded n aid of this
enterprze, and expense will be spared in The effort
10 make the journal complete in all respects.
| II VIII be printed on good paper and with clear
type, and will comprise thrtytwc ages of readlng
ma ter. An advertising sheet of capacity sufficient
TO accommodate the advertising patronage OF the
journal will be add d..
Papers disposed to exchange with The Farnaer will
| send their papers at once.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
| Taree Dollars Per Annum.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
For square of 10 lines or less, 81 for each insertion
page ior u monihs,.... .......$loo co
q o - ................. 90 %
g u /" ....................6 SO 90
page single insertion ...........-.......15 3 20
and $lo Tor eacn subsequent insert on not exceed
ing five. Cards from 10 to IL lines, yearly $40 :
half early, SO.
Collections on yearly advertisements made quarter
| ly in advance.
Let all who propose to subscribe send in their
names ar once, IN order that they may be arranged
IN advance with reference to the mails.
Payment will be made upon the receipt of The Jan
uary numoer.
All communications will be addr essed to ssELL1orr
d HIELDs, p .. Box 1864, Richmond, Va,
1S-Otiice, TIL further notice at Wing Counting
! Room.
WYATT NJ. ELLIOTT.
JOHN G. SHIELDS.