388 THE CULTIVATOR. Nov. 
NOTES FOR THE MONTH. 
Our Arrangements for 1853. 
It will be seen, by the prospectus on the last page of 
this number, that we propose hereafter, in connection 
with “ The Cultivator,” to issue a weekly journal, to 
be called “ The Country Gentleman —A Journal for 
the Farm, the Garden, and the Fireside.'’ Believing 
that such a journal as we intend this shall be, would 
prove a valuable auxiliary in the cause of agricultural 
improvement, and the promotion of rural art generally, 
we have for some years had the project in contemplation, 
but the time has not before arrived, when we could see 
our way clearly to carry it into successful operation. 
Our preparations are now made, and with confidence we 
invite the attention of the public to our plan, as explained 
in the Prospectus. We hope to make The Country 
Gentleman, such a journal as will meet the wants and 
approval of our rural population generally. A sample 
number is now in press, and will be sent to all who de¬ 
sire it. --— 
The Cultivator for 1853. 
The Price Reduced to Fifty Cents a Year. 
As the Cultivator will hereafter be issued in con¬ 
nection with our proposed weekly paper, we are 
enabled to reduce the price to fifty cents a year 
to single subscribers, and to thirty-seven and a 
half cents to clubs—while at the same time, we shall 
have it in our power to give increased interest and value 
to its pages ; from the fact, that its contents will be 
made up, mainly, of the choicest articles which ap¬ 
pear in the several Nos. of the weekly paper during the 
month. There will be no change in its character. Its 
object—■•‘‘To Improve the Soil and the Mind” —will be 
the same as heretofore. 
The only variation will be in the price. This change 
will procure for it, we have reason to believe, a greatly 
extended circulation, and consequent increase of use¬ 
fulness. 
Frirnds!-— Our plans for next year, are before you. 
Will you examine them, and if they meet your appro¬ 
bation , as we trust they will, give us your hearty and 
energetic co-operation in carrying them into successful 
execution? ——- 
0”Tnstead of an Almanac for subscribers, and a list 
of premiums for agents, we have reduced the price 
of The Cultivator, a measure which we doubt not will 
meet the approbation of our friends, as well as greatly 
promote the circulation of our monthly journal. 
Col. Hodge. —In a notice in our Sept. Ho., of the 
sale of the Buffalo Nursery, we stated that Col. Hodge 
had “ retired to his fine farm at Peach Havenj” but Col. 
H. informs us that this is a mistake. He says—“ I 
would have my friends understand that my residence re¬ 
mains unchanged, and where I have spent some forty 
years, (at Buffalo) and where I hope to spend the re¬ 
mainder of my days. At Peach Haven, I am planting 
out large orchards of the peach, pear, apple, &c., and 
in time I hope to make it a pleasant resort for myself 
and horticultural friends.” 
u J. R. P.”—If your remarks “on the improvement 
of our markets for agricultural products,” are to touch 
upon political questions, they will not answer for our 
pages. We desire to avoid all discussions of questions 
which are mingled with the partizan conflicts of the day. 
If free from this objection, we shall be glad to give them 
a place. -- 
0 Cr~ We learn that J. C. Tiffany, Esq., of Coxsackic, 
has sold his Ayrshire bull, “ Dandy,” to which was 
awarded the first prize in its class at the State Fair at 
Albany in 1850, to Charles Calvert, Esq., of Mary¬ 
land. --- 
The World’s Fair— Once More .—A circular, which 
has been extensively copied in the newspapers, gives 
notice that an Exhibition of Industry of all Nations will 
be opened in the city of New York, on the 2d of May, 
1858. A large palace is now in process of erection on 
Reservoir Square, for the purpose of the display. The 
association has established an agency in London, and in¬ 
vites correspondence from those interested. All com¬ 
munications, or inquiries addressed to “ The Secretary 
of the Association for the Exhibition of the Industry of 
all Nations,” at New-York, will receive attention. The 
prospects of this adventure, which were for a time rather 
gloomy, begin to brighten a little. 
University of Albany. —The lectures before the law 
department of this Institution, are announced to com¬ 
mence on the third Tuesday of Dec. next. The Hon. 
Amasa J. Parker. Hon. Ira Harris and Prof. Amos 
Dean have this department in charge: and their success 
with the class of last winter, affords the highest promise 
for the future. We regret to say that no arrangements 
have been made for a course of lectures on Natural Sci¬ 
ence and Agricultural Chemistry, and that this most im¬ 
portant department is apparently defunct. The loss of 
Prof. Norton, and the failure to obtain an appropriation 
from the Legislature at its last session, have placed a 
sad check on this enterprise. Still we are not without 
hope that from the ashes of this, a more enduring insti¬ 
tution will sooner or later spring. 
A Ladies’ Riding Match. —A truly novel feature 
was introduced at the late fair of the Muskingum Co. 
(O.) Ag. Society. Three prizes of silver ware, valued at 
$50, $25, and $15, were offered to the ladies for the best 
exhibition of horsemanship. Nine ladies appeared on the 
arena, and of course all rode well, but the three most 
adroit, skillful and graceful equestrians received the 
prizes. The judges were necessarily gentlemen, for one 
lady would hardly award a premium for grace to another. 
Ohio must take the lead this year. We suppose some of 
these ladies who ride on horseback and breathe the fresh 
air, will write a book equal to Uncle Tom’s Cabin, some 
day. -— 
Covering wheat with Straw. —The Prairie Farmer 
details an experiment with covering wheat with straw, 
to prevent winter killing. The straw is spread about the 
thickness of flax when subject to rotting. This is stated 
to preserve the moisture of the soil, and protect the crop 
from the dry freezing weather towards the close of win¬ 
ter, so destructive to wheat. The straw quickly settles 
close to the ground, and the wheat springs up through 
