In. hun.
Novem. 8, Rain, 0.17
11 to 12, Rain and some Snow 2.35
21, Rain, 0.30
Dec. 4, do. 0.98
9, do. 0.34
15, do. 0.18
21, do. 0.11
_TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS._
The present number of the RURAL MAGAZINE will complete a volume;
and is intended also to terminate our editorial labours in the
present form. It may perhaps be proper, briefly to advert to the
circumstances which have led to this determination.
We embarked in the enterprise, without making promises not designed
to be performed, or indulging extravagant expectations, as to
patronage and emolument. We honestly believed that important
services might be rendered to the agricultural interests, which we
consider the great and growing interests of our country, by the
extensive circulation of such a publication. We had no doubt, that
enlightened and public spirited farmers, would have gladly availed
themselves of our pages, for the purpose of disseminating useful
information, connected with the prosperity and advancement of the
FIRST OF ARTS. In this reasonable expectation, we are compelled to
acknowledge, that we have been entirely disappointed.
Our farmers of Pennsylvania, who as practical men, if they do not
surpass, are at least inferior to none in the United States, have
discovered a most extraordinary reluctance in committing to writing
the result of their experience. Hence a principal difficulty in
supporting with a suitable degree of animation, an agricultural
paper in this place.
We nevertheless look forward to the period, and we hope it is not
far distant, when many of the discouragements which now present
themselves will have disappeared; when such a work, or one perhaps
_exclusively_ devoted to AGRICULTURE and RURAL AFFAIRS, will be
called for, by those most immediately interested. When this time
shall arrive, we may possibly again undertake a work of this
kind; but at present, lest we should be considered obtrusive, our
editorial duties are relinquished.
To this we are reluctantly impelled, as well by pecuniary
considerations, (for our subscription list has not latterly
increased as was expected,) as for the reason already stated.
In reviewing the course which has been pursued, we are unconscious
of having omitted any exertion, or failed in the performance of any
stipulation, which the terms of our engagements seemed to us to
impose. The twelve numbers published, will form a handsome volume;
and we are induced to believe, contain many articles well worthy of
preservation. For such of our friends, who may wish to have these
bound, and will place them in our hands for that purpose, we will
employ a binder, and see that the work is executed neatly, and on
the most moderate terms.
To those of our patrons who have been punctual in their remittances,
we return our thanks. Those who appear to have been unmindful of
this duty, will we trust remember, as stimulating circumstances, the
smallness and justice of our claims.--With these observations, we
respectfully take leave of our readers, and feel desirous of parting
with them, with sentiments of mutual good will.
As we cannot reciprocate the favour to those editors who have sent
us their papers in exchange for ours, we of course will not expect
to receive them in future.