Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-29
TO THE
Cultivators Of the Soil
THE .A.WERIC.A.N E.ARMER.

THE AMERICAN FARMER.
VSHE first number of the AMERICAN
Il FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919. 1t may 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 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, constr
tute the chlet objects 10 which the Hnlertcan
Farmer is devoted, takes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences of the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on
sheet the size of a large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight pages--and TO adj
init 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 ofosubscription 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
beeu received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost Of
the mal-should subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
to furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price of sub
scripton too high, it may be remarked, that
on a comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found TO contain as much as tour 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 a manner to answer tie great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed, aud that il is not unieserylns the encou
ragempnt of the Agricuitursts OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered,
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
rho is acknowledged to be one of the
most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
&C The Farmer, so far is the best Agricul
tural compilation, N 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.
g am anxious to preserve the whole of
The work, and wish it was IN the lands of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
The diffusion of knowle ige only, that we can
expect cur country TO improve in AgricuI
rure. which thy paper is admirably cacula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading F"
Respectfully tn friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President Of tae Agricultural Society
OF Prince George, County.
''B fore conclude, let me recommends
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the ray OF light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr.
Skinner 10 give an annual index, which VIII
make it equal to library for farmer
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh,
North Carolina. gentleman OF high re.
nu,e for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOB THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gates--i request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
6 Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
profered is not such as will justify its pub
iication. The best 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 proven. any regret being experienced
at the nou- 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" whichis. as ap-
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety Of matter, the result Of actual