Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-11
August 9
TO THE
Cultivators of the Soil

v
THE AMERICAN FARMER.
TIME first number of the AMERICAN
L FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April.
1919. 1t may 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
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
Ito develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the chief objects to which the .4mer'can
Farmer 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 adj
NIT of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in Volumes. Each volume will
consist of fifty 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 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
been received
As the Editor takes the risk and cost Of
the maI-shou!d subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
TO furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price Of sub
scnption 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 muchTas Jour 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 a manner TO answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. aud that il is not unieserving the encou.
ragement Of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonial Is 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 Agricul-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, aud deserves the patron
age of the public"
From the President of the Agricultural Soc-
ETY.. Eastern Shore Of Maryland
s. 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 knowle ige only, that we can
expect our country 10 improve in Agricul-
ture, which thy paperis admirably calcua
ted to inpart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully tht friend.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. Presiden, of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
6 B7fore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal TO a library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh,
North Carolina. gentleman of high re-
pute for his devotion to the interest of
Agriculture, aud 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
Farmers Magazine" that tue patronage
profered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, TO recommend to their notice the
8 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 noa- appearance of mine
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers of
that state, bv the board OF managers of the
Agricultural Society.
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The American Farmer" which is. as ap
aears from its title, devoted principally to
objects relating to agriculture, contains A
great variety of matter, the resalt of actual