Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-21
TO THE
Cattivators of the Soil
THE A.NERICAW FARyHER.

Cuttiyators of the Soil
THE AMERICAN Farmer. :.
VUyt1E first number of the AMERICAN
A FARMER, was issued on the Cd OF April,
1919. Itmay now be announced as all 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
IFS 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 deyelope the means and designate plans
Lof internal improvements generally, const-
tute the chief objects TO which the .41neracan
Farmer is devoted. II takes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences of the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on
sheet the size of a large newspaper, and
folded as 70 make eight pages--and 10 ad,
init of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes, Each volume will
consist Of Gity-two numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engravings 10 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.
Terms ofusubscripton dollars per an
nun, to be paid in advance. But Tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
ny 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, ms,
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
Oh 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; ;" aud the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for 12 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in q manner to answer the great
national purpose for which II was establish
ed, aud that it is not unieservlng the encou.
ragenent Of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted-others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
" ho is acknowledged To be one OF the
most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
" The Farmer, so far, is the best AgricIi-
turat compilation, 10 my humble opinion
that have seen, aud deserves toe patron
acre of the public"
Eromthe President OF the Agricultural SocI
ETY.. Eastern Shore OF Maryland.
{" am anxious to preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish it was IN the hands oi
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowIe ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve Ill Agncul-
ture, which thy paper is nirably cacuia-
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
specially thv friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. President Of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
6 Before conclude, let me recommend
TO YOU the American Farmer, a paperwhich
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter OF tuG SlODS--l HdfC IequCotCu ul'
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal to library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh,
North Carolina. gentleman of high re-
mute for his devotion to the interest oil
Agriculture, and for his attachments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gaies--I request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves III the success of the
6 Farmers Magazine, that the patronage
proHfered 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 Agriculturalpaper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the non- appearance ct 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 sAmerican Farmer" which is, as APP
pears from It's title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety of matter, the result OF actual