Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-08
TO THE
Cultiyators of the Soil
THE .AyNERICA.N FARMER.

HE .HJHE1HiCJ1yN F.1R.HEL0.
VEyHE first number of the AMERICAN
IL FARMER, was issued on the Cd of April,
1870 Itmay now be announced as an es-
tahlished 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 andits 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 chiet objects 10 which the Anaeracan
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 as to make eight pages--and 10 ad-
init OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved n volumes Each volume will
consist Of hity-two numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous Engrayings to re-
present new implements, end approved sys-
TENS of husbandfy.
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
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sum of FIVE dollars, the actual rece ipt 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-should subscription money mis-,
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
TO furnish hepaper
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 four volumes OF
the g Mpmoirs of The Agricultural Society OF
Philadelp )" 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. and that it is not unieservlng the encou
ragernent Of the Agricu!turists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully ubmitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extractof letter from Governor Lloyd,
v no is acknowledged to be one of the
most wealthy, well informed and bes
managing farmers in the United States.
&C The Farmer, so far, is the best AgricII
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that | have seen, and deserves the patron
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, and wish il was in the hands of
every tarner in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowIe ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul
,ure, which tiny paper is admirably calcula
ted to nnpart, 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.
6 Before conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays Of light Oh
HusbaRdry, 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 of
Agriculture, and for his attainments i'll other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gaies--i request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success Of the
Is Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
,proffered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, toIecommend to their notice the
: American Farmer" an Agricultural paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner Of
Baltimore. 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, bv 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