Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-19
August 9
TO THE
Cultivators Of the Soil
THE ..AyNERIC.A.W F.4RJMEE

LIE ,s1JUCIlfO.1tN FVlItJHTLIt
TIME first number of the AMERICA
f. FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1879 Itm 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 andit usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the SCI
eBce, and 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 effects TO which the American
Former is devoted. II takes 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 10 volumes Each volume will
consist of itty-two numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous Engrayings 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
mum. 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
beeu received.
/ As the Editor takes the risk and cost of
| the mail--shouid 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, itmay 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 Socie'y 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 70 answer the great
| nationalpurpose for which il was establish
1 ed, aud thatit is not un deserving the encou
ragement Of the Agriculturlsts OF the United
| States. the following testimonials are respect.
! fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
| = no is acknowledged TO be one of the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers IN the United States.
'@The Farmer, so far, is the best Agrical
tural compilation, ia nay humble opinion,
that have seen. ana deserves the patren-
age of the public"
From the President of the Agricultural Soci
ETY.. Eastern Shore OF Maryland.
Il am anxious to preserve the whole Of
( the work, aud wish it was in the hands of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowle ige only, that we eau
expect cur country 10 improve in Agricui
rure which thv paper is admirably cslcnla
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains to
! be improved by reading
Respectfully tn friend,
ROB MOORE.
! From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq President Of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
b fore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paperwhich
collects into focus all the rays of light on
| Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr.
! Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal 10 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. Gaies--i request of you the favor to
F! inform those respectable friends who have
interested-themselves in the success of the
6 Farmers Magazine that the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
lication. 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 on-appearaDce 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" whichis, as ap
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety Of matter, the result OF actual