66 
THE CULTIVATOR 
Notices of Ipttblications 
The Agricultural Press* 
The first agricultural periodical in the United States, was the 
American Farmer , commenced at Baltimore in 1819. Two or 
three other publications, devoted to the same subject, were started 
in the course of four or five years; and the number continued to 
increase, gradually, till in 1840, there were, or had been in exist¬ 
ence, upwards of 30. The number nas been constantly varying 
owing to the commencement of new ones, and the discontinuance 
of others. The list of those issued at any one time has, we believe, 
never exceeded 28; and the number now in course of publica¬ 
tion, we think is twenty-one—including several which have but just 
commenced. In noticing these, we will, for the sake of conveni¬ 
ence, begin at one end of the country. 
MAINE FARMER—This excellent weekly paper has entered 
on its eighteenth volume. It is published at Augusta, by Russel 
Eaton, and is edited bj 1- Dr. E. Holmes, under whose charge it 
has been from the beginning. We read no paper with more inte¬ 
rest than the Maine Farmer . Its articles are dictated by good 
judgment, and are written with spirit and ability. In typographi¬ 
cal execution, it has no superior. The people of Maine have been 
greatly benefited by this publication, and we are glad to learn that 
their appreciation of it^ value is shown by a liberal patronage. 
FARMERS’ MONTHLY VISITOR—This is a monthly, pub¬ 
lished at Concord, N. H., and conducted by Ex-Gov. Hill. He is 
a gentleman of very extensive acquaintance with different sections 
of the country, and is in the habit of travelling, considerably, 
through the warm season of the year, and the particulars of his 
observations are given in the Visitor. The paper embodies many 
interesting incidents, and has some able correspondents. 
MASSACHUSETTS PLOWMAN—A weekly paper, devoted 
to agriculture and news, published at Boston, by J. Buckminster 
A Son. The editor is an off-hand writer, and infuses much spirit 
into the columns of his paper. 
BOSTON CULTIVATOR—This, like the Plowman , is designed 
as a general family paper, the leading department being devoted 
to agriculture. It is published weekly at Boston, by Otis Brew¬ 
er. The agricultural department is now edited by James Pedder, 
well known as former editor of the Farmers ’ Cabinet. 
NEW ENGLAND FARMER—Anew, semi-monthly periodical, 
of which we have received the first two numbers, published at 
Boston, by J. Nourse, and edited by S- W. Cole, formerly editor 
of the Yankee Farmer and the Boston Cultivator , and author of a 
popular work, entitled the American Veterinarian. The numbers 
of the Farmer are well filled, and the work promises fair to be 
useful. 
BERKSHIRE CULTURIST—A weekly paper devoted to agri¬ 
cultural and miscellaneous idtelligence. It is published at Pitts¬ 
field, Mass., and is edited by Stephen Reed. It has a corps of 
able correspondents, and is well managed. 
VERMONT AGRICULTURIS T—Published monthly, at Bur¬ 
lington, Vt., by C. T. Hopkins, and D. W. C. Clarke, and is 
edited by the first named gentleman. It was commenced in July 
lost, and the numbers thus far issued, have been of a highly cre¬ 
ditable character. 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST—A well known monthly, 
published at New York by C. M. Saxton. It has for several years 
been in the editorial charge of Mr. A. B. Allen, an experienced 
and talented writer. We are informed that his brother, Mr. R. 
L. Allen, is hereafter to be associated in the management of the 
Agriculturist . The latter gentleman is favorably known to the 
public as a writer on agricultural subjects, and as author 
of a valuable volume, entitled “ American Agriculture,” and 
several other works. His connexion with the paper alluded to, 
will be an additional recommendation to its patronage, which 
has always been liberal and well deserved 
FARMER Sc MECHANIC—A weekly paper published at New 
York, “ devoted to agriculture, mechanics, manufactures, science 
and the arts.” Edited and published by W. H. Starr and J. Al- 
burtis. It is a highly useful paper, giving much valuable infor¬ 
mation, especially in reference to mechanics. 
WEEKLY ARTIZAN—A weekly paper published at New 
York, devoted to “agriculture, commerce, manufactures, me¬ 
chanics, education, science and news.” Edited by S. Fleet, a 
gentleman of much experience as a writer, having at various 
times, conducted several publications. The Axtizan is well ma¬ 
naged, and is eminently worthy of support. 
GENESEE FARMER—Published monthly at Rochester, N. 
Y., by D. D- T. Moore, and edited by Dr. Daniel Lee, associa¬ 
ted with Mr. Moore and P. Barry. It is a paper which contains 
much interesting and valuable matter. The first number of the 
present volume is beautifully got up. It has a large circulation, 
and does good service in the cause to which it is devoted. 
THE CULTIVATOR—Published monthly, at Albany, by Lu¬ 
ther Tucker, and edited by him hi connexion with Sanford 
Howard and John J. Thomas. To complete the list, we mention 
our own paper, of the merits of which our readers are the best 
judges. 
PLOW, LOOM AND ANVIL—This is a monthly periodical, 
published at Philadelphia, by J. S. Skinner & Son. We have 
lately noticed this work, which is still continued under the same 
favorable auspice* as heretofore. The senior editor still wields a 
vigorous pen, and the publication is conducted with decided 
ability. 
PENNSYLVANIA CULTIVATOR—Published monthly, at 
Harrisburgh, Pa., by Foster & Company, and edited by Dr. Tho¬ 
mas Foster. We have received several numbers of this work, 
which were filled with useful matter. 
Feb. 
AMERICAN FARMER—A monthly, published at Baltimore, 
Md., by Samuel Sands. It is conducted with much ability, and 
has been of great service in encouraging a spirit of improvement 
among the farmers of Maryland, Virginia, &c. 
SOUTHERN PLANTER—Published monthly at Richmond, 
Va. It is edited by J. M. Daniel. The paper makes a respecta¬ 
ble appearance, and is probably supported to a considerable ex¬ 
tent in Eastern Virginia. 
SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR—A monthly, published at Athens, 
Ga., edited by Dr. Daniel Lee, well known at the north as a wri¬ 
ter on agriculture. It is a very handsome and useful paper, is 
well filled with original matter, and appears to be well sustained. 
VALLEY FARMER—A monthly, of which we have received 
the first number, published at St. Louis, Mo., edited by H. Gates 
and E. Abbott. Mr. Gates was formerly editor of the Ioiua Far¬ 
mers' 1 Advocate , which paper has been merged in the Farmer. The ' 
editors appear to possess the ability to make a good paper. 
OHIO CULTIVATOR—Published semi-monthly, at Columbus, 
Ohio, M. B. Bate ham, editor and publisher. This paper is located 
in the very heart of perhaps the richest agricultural state in the 
Union. A deep and increasing interest in rural improvement, is 
manifested by the people of Ohio, and under the impulse of this 
feeling, it is natural that a paper so well calculated to promote 
their interest as the Ohio Cultivator , should be, as it deserves, well 
sustained. 
MICHIGAN FARMER—Published monthly, at Detroit, Mich., 
edited and published by the Rev. W. Isham. The editor is an able 
writer, and if the paper is not properly sustained, the failure is 
not chargeable to him. 
PRAIRIE FARMER—Published monthly, at Chicago, Ill., edi¬ 
ted by Messrs. John S- Wright and J. Ambrose Wight. Among 
all our exchanges, there is’none, which we think better fulfils its 
design than the Prairie Farmer. Its editorials are judicious and 
appropriate, its correspondence is extensive, and its communica¬ 
tions and articles generally, of a practical and useful character. 
2lnstocrs to Correoponknts. 
Machine for Shoveling. —J. G., Mystic Bridge, 
Conn. We do not know of any machine of this kind, 
to be worked by horse-power, but we recollect seeing 
an account of a contrivance for excavating, which was 
worked by steam, and used on the Vermont Central 
Railroad. It could probably be adapted to horse-power. 
Will some of our readers, who have seen the machine, 
give us a description of it 1 
Wringing and Ironing Clothes. —B. W., Meriden, 
N. H. We are not acquainted with any machine for 
wringing clothes, and know of none for ironing, except 
the mangle , which, with various modifications, may be 
seen in use at many of the large city hotels, and most 
public institutions. If there are any special improve¬ 
ments in these machines, we should be glad to hear of 
them. 
Salt for Sandy land. —T. H. C., New Albany 
Ind. We are not in possession of any positive know¬ 
ledge in regard to the effect of salt as a manure on 
such a soil as you mention. Accounts respecting the 
effects of this article on vegetation, are very contradic¬ 
tory. Some former trials made by us, did not lead to a 
very favorable opinion of its usefulness; but we think 
your safest way would be to try the salt, in various 
quantities to the square rod. The result may form a 
guide for the future. 
Churn. —J. B., Perrysburg, O. Wc are acquainted 
with no churn which we think would operate better than 
Kendall’s, or Crowell’s “ thermometer churn.” Both 
are for sale at the Albany Agricultural Warehouse. 
J. G. P.—Mr. Downing’s new work on Country Re¬ 
sidences, is in press, and will probably be issued in the 
course of a couple of months. 
C. B.—We have not seen a copy of the Proceedings 
of the Pomological Convention at New York. 
S. B. H.-—Millet seed is not to be had in this city. 
R. P., Jr.—Nay, to your question.' 
Butter Worker. —D. C. M., Delhi, N. Y. "We 
have seen several butter workers, all of which were 
similar to those described in vol. 3d. They work well 
and are thought a saving of labor. We cannot say 
what is the price, or where one can be had. Will Mr. 
B. A. Hall, of New Lebanon, tell us what his cost ? 
