Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
TO THE
Clitivators Of the Soil
THE AMERICAN E4R.ME

CuiIiPdCOfS Ol Tile SDli
THE AMERICAN Farmer.
vTyHE first number of the AMERICAN
IL 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, 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 objects to which the american
Farmer 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 D as to make eight pages--and 10 ad-
init of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes Each volume will
consist OF titty-two numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engravings 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.
Terms ofasubscripton dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual rece ;pt of eve
fy 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
10 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 four volumes OF
the " Memoirs of the agricultural oocie:y of
Philadelphia )" and the four volumes of that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work.
sell for 12 dollars
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which 1t was establish
ed. and that il is not un deserving the encou.
ragement of the Agricuiturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully Submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
vho 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 Agricll
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen. and deserves the patron
age OF the public. !"
From tie President OF the Agricultural Suci,
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 kn0w!e !ge only, tbs, we can
expect our country to improve in Agricui
lure, which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted TO impart, 10 all who will take pains to
be improved ny reading"
Respectfully tn friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ. President Of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
Before conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light Oh
Husbandry, which are emsnated from every
quarter Ut TIE SlODS--t IldfG REQUESTED W.T..
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, and for his attanments in other
sciences.
For, THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. GGies--i request OF youth favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves III the success of the
:. Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is not such as viii justify its pub
iication. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
7" 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 non appearance 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" which is, as ap-
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety of matter, the result OF actual