THE WISOONSIN' FARMIMkt



stop the publication of the paper; or. lastly,
go ahead as though nothing in the world had
happened until all our resources are exhausted,
and then mash up ! Of these alternativet
some publishers have chosen one and some an.
other. Each has been accepted here or there.
  To increase the price is difficult for the very
reason that seems to make it necessary. We
don't like to diminish the volume of the Farmer
because with is present liberal proportions we
can't get into it more than half that needs
to be said. To use a cheaper material lets
down the higher style of the periodical,
and puts it upon a level with many whose
poor appearance we have only tolerated because
we knew they were half starved. To stop the
publication would be a severe mortification of
our pride in the large class of readers for whose
benefit it is published. and a disgrace to the
State. While to break up is quite too common
and popular in the commercial world to find
favor with plain agriculturists. such as we are.
  There is, therefore, nothing left to us but to
multiply our subscriptions until the receipts
shall exceed the inevitable expenditures. and
this is the secret of our ofering such extraor-
dinary induccuts. Will not every friend of
a sound agricultural literature and of a healthy
magazine, such as every member of the family
may read with interest and profit. renew and
redouble his efforts to insure this result

  Appropriations to Co. Agr'l Socs.-
We are informed by the Secretary of State,
that the law making annual appropriations of
$100 to Co. Agr'l Societies that shall have
held Fairs and duly reported their proceedings
for the year, was not repealed at the late extra-
stupid session of the Legislature. (;lad of' it.
But how in the world did they eseape


Clubbing with other Papers -Changes
Us T,vsn.-Since the publication of our last
numbei. a number of our clubbing exchanges
have so increased their rates that we can no
longer furnish them in connection with the
FARMER OD the old terms. Our readers will
therefore refer again to our Prospectus, and in
sending money observe the'rates.



  Doing Well.-It is a source of high grat-
ification to editor and publishers, that the
FAuserR is growing in favor with that best
class of its friends, the substantial, sterling
farmers of the Northwest, who have been its
consistent and appreciative supporters for
years, and that such friends and a host of more
recent subscribers are working as never be-
fore, to give it a circulation more nearly com-
mensurate with its merits.
  If even one half of the 80,000 farmers of
Wisconsin could be induced to take it-and
they ought, every one of them, to do so-we
could afford to make it a better Agricultural
Journal, in every respect, than is now pub-
lished in the world.
  We itmost heartily thank you, friends, for
what you are doing, and will reward you, in
part, by continuing to expect of you even bet-
ter efforts in the time to come.

  Our Premium Melodeon.-The Alelo-
deons manufactured by Prince & Co. are the
best in the world. We have tried them, and
therefore speak understandingly. For all the
qualities which render a Melodeon desirable,
these instruments are not only not excelled,
but positively unequalled. Their tone is pure
and fell; they will keep in tune as long as the
instrument lasts; they respond readily to the
touch, and are beautifully made. Be sure to
examine these before purchasing elsewhere.
-Home Journal, Neiw York.
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  Missing Numbers of the Farmer.-
Subscribers who have only a PART of the Nos.
for 1862, can be supplied with the remainder
at 5 cents per No. This will make the volume
complete for binding, which is done in neat,
substantial cloth covers at 40 cents.
  Send and get the additional Nos., and send
imesediately, as they are fast running out.
                       IOTr & CAMPRtLI..


 Bound Volumes.-We will furnish back
volumes neatly bound in black cloth, with
handsome gilt-letter backs for $1,121. Send
in your orders-those of you who are new
subscribers-and so increase your agricuhural
libraries by the addition of the most valuable
book, for the price, that the farmer can buy.



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