Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-19
TO THE
Cultiyators Of the Soil
August 2
THE .6.NERJC.AN F.ARWER.

THE. .i.NERIC.ayN Farmer.
TIME first number of the AMERICAN
il FARMER, was issued on the Cd of April,
1919. 1t may now be announced as an 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, anG all improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
Of internal improvements generally, constl-
tute the chief objects 10 which the .dneracan
Farmer is devoted. II takes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences Of the day.
The Farmeris published weekly, on
sheet the size of large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight pages--and to adj
NIT of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist of fifty-tw numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous Engravngs 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 Transcription dollars per an
mum. to be paid in advance. But for the
sum Olive dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
~ 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, 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 s. 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 TO answer the great
national purpose for which il was establish
ed. and thatit iSnot unieseryiDg the encou
ragement of the Agricultursts of the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
y BIO is acknowledged to he one of the
most wealthy, well Informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
6 The Farmer, so far, is the best Agrical
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, ani deserves the patron
age of the public"
From the President of the Agricultural Soci
ely. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
I" am anxious to preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish twas IN the hands of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knOwle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricu
ture, which thy paper is admirably calcua
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully thu friend.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
G Before conclude, let me recommend
10 you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the glebe--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 in other
sciences
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. GateS--l 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
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. 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 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" whichis. as APP
pears from its title, devoted principally TO
subjects relating to agriculture, contains as
great variety Of matter, the result Of actual