Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-28
TO THE
Cultivators Of the SOIL
THE .AyUERIC.A.N F.aR.NER.

The .H.UERlC.4!N F.ihVHER.
ygNHE first number of the AMERICAN
L FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April
1919 1t may 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 and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries IN The SCI
ence, and all improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
ofinternal improvements generally, consh-
tute the chief objects TO which the .anaeracan
Former is devoted. Ittakes 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 toad
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 Engravipgs to re-
present new implements, and 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.
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ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
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As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
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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, 'hat
on a comparison Of their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, viii be
found 90 contain as much as tour volumes OF
the . Memoirs Of The Agricultural Society OF
Philsdel phia ;" aud the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work +,
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70 shew that the American Farmer, Is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed-and that it is not undeserving the encou
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully ubmi;ted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of a letter from Governor Lloyd,
y no is acknowledged to be one of the
most wealthy, well informed and oes
managing farmers in the United States.
& The Farmer, so far, is the best Agficul
tural compilation, N my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
age OF the public. T"
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 know!e ige only, that we can
expect our country 10 improve IN Agricul
ture. which thy paper is admirably calcuIa
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved Sy reading
Respectfully th friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President ot'the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
6 Before conclude, let me recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, paper which,
collects INTO a focus all the ray of light on
Hushandry. WHICH are semanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr..
SKINNER 10 give oil HhlCn w III
make it equal to library for a farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh.
North Carolina. a 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. Gdies--l request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves ia the success of the
+" Farmers Magazine that the patronage
profered is not such as will Justify its pub
iication. 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,,egret being experienced
at-the non appearance OF mine.
- CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through Republic 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-
I pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture. contains a
great variety of matter, tAe result OF actual