Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-31
TO THE
Cultivators of the Soil
THE .aNERJCaN F,aR.WER

The .HIHEhlC.1Jf F.1R1HEn.
HyHE first number of the AMERICAN
FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919. 1t may now be announced as an es-
tahlished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate, since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, to
its circulation and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the SCI
ence, and all Improvements 10 the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to deyelope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, constr
tute the chief objects towhich the IAmer'can
Former is devoted lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences Of the,day.
The Farmer is published weekly. on a
sheet the size of large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight pages--and to ad-
NIT OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes Each volume will
consist of 6tty-two numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end approved sys-
tens of husbandry
Each number gives true and accurate
statement Of the then selling prices OF coun..
try produce, live stock and all the principal
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms ofnsubscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
sum of five dollars, the actual receipto eve
nv number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mail-shoud subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
10 furnish the paper
To those who may think the price OF sub
scription too high il may be remarked, that
on a comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found to contain as much as four volumes OF
The {" Memoirs of the Agricultural Society Of
Philadelphia - and the four volumes Of that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for 10 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted 10 manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. and that is not unieservlns the encou,
raqement Of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extrac, of a letter from Governor Lloyd,
no is acknowledged to he one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
8: The Farmer, so far, is the best Agricui
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
are of the public.
From the President Of the Agricultural Soci
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
81 am anxious to preserve the whole Of
the work, and wish il was IN the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowle lge only, that We can
expect our country to improve in Agrlcul-
ture, which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains TO
be improved by reading
Respectfully thv friend,
: ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. President Of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
{. Before conclude, let me recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter Of the globe--l have requested MIR.
Skinner 10 give an dlluudl tilueG, WHICH VIII
make it equal to library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh
North Carolina. gentleman of high re
pute for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gates--i request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
|" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proAered is not such as will justify its pub
location. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
: American Farmer" an Agricultural paper.
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the nou-appearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers of
that state, bv tue board OF managers OF the
Agricultural Society.
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The American Farmer" which is, as ap,
pears from its title, devoted principally TO
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety OF matter, the result Of actual
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