Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-23
TO THE
Cultivators of the Soil
THE AMERICAN Farmer.

HE J1yHEKlC.dJN F.dtJHER.
TIME first number of the AMERICAN
a. FARMER, was issued on the Cd of April,
1919. Itmay now be announced as an es-
tablished 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 andits usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the SCI
ence, and all improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to deyelOpe the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the chief objects to which the american
Former is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences Of the day.
The Farmer is published weekly. on
sheet the size of large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight pages--and to ad-
init OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist of 6fty-two numbers, 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 ofusubscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptot eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
beenreceiyea.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost Of
the mai-should subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
to furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF sub
scription too high, il may beremarked, that
on 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 IL dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
/ conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. and thatit is not unieServing the encou-
ragement Of the Agrieultnrists Of the United
! States, the following testimonials are respect
! fully submitted--otherS equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extracts letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, welt informed and best
| managing farmers in the United States.
| IS The Farmer, SO far, is the best Agrlcul-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
age 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 it was IN the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
| the diffusion of knowledge only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
ture, which thy paper is admirably calcula
1 ted to impart, To- all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully thy friend.
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
|. ESQ. President of the Agricultural Society
:ot Prince Georges County.
(" Before conclude, let me recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
fIusbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the glebe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal TO library Tor 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 attain'aents in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. GaleS--l request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
{" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
profered is notsuch 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
win prevent any regret being experienced
at the non appearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers of.
that state, by the board OF managers of the
Agricultural Society.
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The American Farmer" which is, as APP
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety Of matter, the result Of actual