Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-02
TO THE.
Clltiyators OF the Soil
THE A.NERTCA.N EaR.MER.

CuItlyat0rs OF the Soil
THE AMERICAN FARMER.
TIME FIRST number of the AMERICAN
Il FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919 1t may now be announced as all 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 to which the american
Former is devoted. II 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 large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight pages--and TO ad-
NIT of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes Each volume will
consist of 6ity-two numbers, a title page and
an index aud 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 receipt OF eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail 10 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-sbould subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
| to furnish the paper
To those who may think the price Of sub
,cription too high il may be remarked, that
on 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 :" aud 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 fstabI'sh
| ed. aud that il is not un deserving the enC0u
| ragement of the Agriculturists OF the United
! States, the following testimonials are respect
! fully submittea--otherS equally conclusive,
| might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
Y ho is acknowledged 10 be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
6 Fhe Farmer, so far, is the best Agricai
tural compilation, IN my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
age Of the public. =
From the President of the Agricultural Soci-
ely. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
$ I am anxious 10 preserve the whole Of
the work, and wish it was in the hands 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 Agricu
ture. which thy paper is admirably ca!cua
ted 10 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.
g, 3 fore conclude, let me recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the ray of light Oh
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the glohe--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. Gaies--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
lication. 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 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" 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