Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
TO THE
Clltivators ,of the Soil
August 9
THE .AUERICAN F4RJHE

| The .HIiERIC.4N F.ih!HEf.
VEvHE first number of the AMERICAN
| L FARMER, was issued on the Cd OF April,
1919 1t may now be announced as an es-
tablshed 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, Ittakes 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
nit of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes Each volume will
consist of fifty two numbers, a 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
mum, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual eipt OF 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, it may be remarked, that
on comparison of their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
| found to contain as much as four volumes or
| the =" Memoirs Of the Agricultural Society OF
Philadelphia ;" 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 il was establish.
ed. and thati is not undeserving the encou.
raYement Of the Agricuturists OF the United
| States, the following testimonials are respect
| fully ubmitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
| ) no is acknowledged to be one of the
most wealthy, well informed and best
| managing farmers in the United States.
| &c The Farmer, so far, is the best Agricul
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 it was n the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
The diffusion of knowie ige only, that we can
expect cur country to improve in Agricul
lure. which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading -
ROB MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President Of the Agricultural Society
| OF Prince Georges County.
6 B fore conclude, let me recommend
| to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the raya of light on
Hushandry, 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 in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
lir Gaies--i request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves ih the success of the
/" Farmers Magazine, +" that the patronage
protfered is not such as will justify its pub
location. The best service can now render
them is, to lecommend 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" which is, as APP
pears from its title, devoted principally TO
| subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety Of matter, the result of actual