Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-21
August 9
TO THE
ClItivators of the Soil
THE .AJMERICAN FaRyMER.

THE AMERICAN F.4RyMER.
YvHE first number of the AMERICAN
j. FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919. II may now be announced as an es-
tahfished 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
tute the chief objects to which the .American
Former is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor nthe transient
occurrences OF the day.
The Farmer is published weekly. on a
sheet the size of a large newspaper, and
folded Gas to make eight pages--and to ad.
NIT of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes Each volume will
consist of Gtty-two numbers, title page and
an index I; 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 of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But Tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual recei pt OF eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come 10 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
to furnish the paper
To those who may think the price of sub
scription too high, il may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found 10 contain as much as tour volumes OF
the I" Memoirs Of the Agricultural oocie y of
Philadelph - 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 to answer the great
| national purpose for which it was establish
ed, aud that it is not On deserving the encou
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
| fully suhmitted--others equally conclusive,
pght be offered.
Extract Of letter from Governor Lloyd,
y 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 AgricaI
tural compilation, IN my humble opinion.
that have seen, and deserves the paroH-
age Of the public
; al, <,ff l,oh G.
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
81 am anxious TO preserve the whole of
tue work, and wish il was in>tbe hands of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowle lge only, that we can
expect our country TO improve in Agricul
,ure, which thy paper is admirably caIcuia
ted TO mpart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading
Respectfully til friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From anaddress delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq President Of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
81 fore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus al! the rays of light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the gtobe--l have requested Mr.
Skinner 10 give an annual index, which will
make it equal 10 library for 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.
roR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gaies--Irequest of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
Farmers Magazine, !" that the patronage
preferred is not such as will justify its pub
lication The besl 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 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