Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-01
TO THE
Cultiyators Of the Soil
August 9
THE -AyNERICAN F9RyWER

LIE J1.HE0ICv1V T.1n1HER.
TIME first number of the AMERICAN
Il FARMER, ~as 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 scis
ence, and all Improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consli-
tute the chlet objects to which the Americnn
Farmer is devoted II 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 TO ad-
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 Engrayings to re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives a 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 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-
10 furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price Of sub
scription too high. il may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found 10 contain as much as tour volumes OF
the Memoirs of the Agricultural ooc,e y OF
Philadelphia :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, aud exceedingly valuable work,
sell for IL dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, IS
conducted in manner to answer The great
national purpose for which It was establish
ed. and that it is not unteservlng the encou
ragement Of the Agriculturlsts OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted---others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
y no is acknuw ieiged 10 be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
g The Farmer, so far, is the best Agricul
tural compilation, IN my humble opinion,
that have seen. aud deserves the patron
age of the public" -
From the President of the Agricultural Soci
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
81 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 knewle ige only, that we can
expect our country TO improve in Agricul
,ure, which thy paper is admirably caicula
ted 10 impart, 70 all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully tn, friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ. President Of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
g Before conclude, let me recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays 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 q 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. Gales--i request o. youthe favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
9 Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
profered is not such as will justify its pub
location. 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" 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