Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-09
TO THE
. Cultivators of the Soil
THE .AJNERIC.a.N FARMER.

THE AMERICAN FARMER.
VyHE 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--an
to develope the means and designate plans
Of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the chief objects to which the american
Farmer is devoted. lttakes 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 adj
| init of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist offiity-two 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 ofgsubscrption 4 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 10 hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received.
| As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
| the mal-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, 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 tour volumes or
| the " Memoirs of the Agricultural Society of
| Philadelphia )" and the four volumes of that
patriotic, and 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 thatit is not un deserving the encou
ragement 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 compilations 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.
| 81 am anxious to 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 kn9wie ige only, that we can
expect our country 10 improve in Agricul
rure, which thy paper is admirably caicula
ted to impart, to 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 en-
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 10 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 othsr
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
I" 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 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
Fhe American Farmer" which is, as ap-
bears from lis title, devoted principally to
ublects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety of matter. the result Of actuai