Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-29
TO THE
Cultivators Of the Soil
THE .AyNERICAW FaRyMER

CuttivatOrs OF the Soil
THE AMERICAN F.4R.MER.
VyHE first number of the AMERICAN
i FARMER, was issued on the Cd of April,
1919. Itmay now be announced as all es-
tablisbed 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 10 the practice
OF Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to deyelope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the chief objects to which the american
Former is devoted, 1t takes 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 large newspaper, and
folded as TO make eight pages--and TO ad-
nit OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist of ifty-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 ofusubscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptof 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 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, itmay be remarked, that
on comparison 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 :" 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 10 answer the great
| national purpose for which it was establish
ed, and that it is not undeserving the encou.
| ragement Of the Agriculturists of The United
| States, the following testimonials arc respect
| fully. submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
! who is acknowledged TO be one of the
| most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
".Tbe Farmer, so far, is the best Agricu-
| tura compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
are of the public.
| From the President OF the Agricultural Soc-
ETY., Eastern Shore of Maryland.
] 81 am anxious to,preserve the whole o!
the work, and wish it was in the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowledge only, that We can
expect our country to improve in AgriCul-
ture, which thy paper is admirably calcula-
| ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully thy 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 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 library for farmer
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh,
North Carolina. gentleman of high re-
pute for his devotion to the interest oil
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
| sciences.
| FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gales--l request of you tue favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
| interested themselves in the success of the
" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
| location. The best service can now render
| them is, to1ecommend 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 oil
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