Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-24
TO THE
CIltivators Of the Soil
THE .aynERIC.AN FAR.MER.

lf7E JfJHEHIC.dIf F.1hJHEN.
EvHE first number of the AMERICAN
a. FARMER, was issued on the Cd of April,
1919 1t may now be announced as all 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, 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 chief objects TO which the american
Farmer is devoted. takes 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 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 of subscription dollars per an
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numbers fail TO come to hand, duplicates
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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, ii may beremarked, that
on a comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found TO contain as much as tour volumes CT
the" Memoirs of the Agricultural oocie,y of
Philadelphia 30 and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
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To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner TO answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish,
ed. and that ii is not unieserving the encou
ragement of the Agricuituris,s OF the United
| States, the following testimonials are respect
| fully ubmi'ted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of a letter from Governor Lloyd.
no is acknowledged to be one of the
most wealthy, well informed and hes
managing farmers in the United States.
I" The Farmer so far, is the best Agricai>
tural compilation, N my humble opinion.
that have seen, aud deserves the patron
aye of the public"
From the President of the Agricultural Soc
ETY., Eastern Shore of Maryland.
= am anxious to preserve the whole of
the work, aud wish il was IN the hands Of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of know!e ige only, that We can
expect eur country 10 improve in Agricu
lure, which thy paper is admirably caicula
ted to inpart, to all who will take pains to
be improved BY reading"
Respectfully tn friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq Presiden, of the Agricultural Societ,
of Prince Georges County.
6 Before conclude, let me re cQpmend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the ray of light on
Hushandry, which are1e manated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr.,
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
.aake it equal to library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh.
North Carolina. ? gentleman of high re
pute for bis devotion to the interest of
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gaies--l request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
"~F srmers 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 prevent any regret being experienced
| at the non-appearance ot mine.
CALVIN JONES.
! The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers of
thai 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
great variety Of matter, the result OF actaai