Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05
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Clltiyators Of the Soil
THE .ayNERIC.aN F.aR.NER.

L 6
TIME first number of the AMERICAN
A FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919 1t may ROW be announced as all .es-
| tabiished 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, anG all improvements in the practice
| of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
| to develope 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 a
sheet the size of large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight pages--and TO adj
NIT of being conveniently bound up and
preserved 10 volumes Each volume will
consist Of fifty 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 of subscription dollars per an
nun, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum OF FIVE dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
ry 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--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, It may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found to contain as much as tour volumes OF
the " Memoirs of the Agricultural Society OF
| Philadelphia :" and the four volumes of that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
| sell for l2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
| conducted in manner 10 answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. and that it is not I'm deserving the eneou-
ragement of the Agricuturists OF the United
| States, the following testimonials are respect
! fully suhmited--others equally conclusive
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
! /; ho is acknowledged to be one of the
| most wealthy, well informed and bes
managing farmers in the United States.
| IS The Farmer, so far, is the best AgriclI
tural compilation, IN my humble opinion,
| that | have seen, and deserves the patron
age of the public"
From the President of the Agricultural Soci
ely, 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 knewle ige only, that we can
expect cua country to improve in Agricul
ture, which thy paper is admirably caIcula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading
Respectfully tn friend,
ROB. MOORE.
Fror, an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
6 4 fore | conclude, let me recommend
| to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects INTO focus all the ray of light on
| fiushandry, which are enanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr.
Skinner TO give an annual index, which will
make it equal 10 a library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh
North Carolina. gentleman of high re.
puie for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gaies--l request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves ia the success of the
F" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
protfered is not such as will justify its pub
| lication The best service | can now render
them is, tolecommend 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 nnn-appearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expeuse, 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 ap-
pears from its title, devoted principally to
.ubjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety of matter, the result Of actual