Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-10
TO THE
Gultiyators of the Soil
THE AMERICAN E1RME.

-
ryHE first number of the AMERICAN
FARMER, was issued on the I'd OF APRIL
1919. II may now he announced as all es-
tablshed National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF 'he
most eminent citizens in all The states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens "
its circulation and its usefulness
TO make known all discoveries IN the SCI
ence, and all improvements in the practlce
of Agriculture and Domestic ECOnomy-and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, constr
tute the chlef objects to which the .ianertcdn
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 large newspaper, ana
folded j as to make eight pages-and to al,
init OF being conveniently bound up ana
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
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptot eve
~ 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
tue 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 a 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 :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for le dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted n manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. and thatit is not unieserving the encOu-
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the Unit d
| States, the following testimonials are respect
fullv ubmitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
Who is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
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.
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 knowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure, which thy paper is admirably calcula-
| 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 President pf the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
& Before conclude, let me recommend
70 you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the ray OF light On
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
q!arter of the globe have requested Mr..
Skinner to give an annua, index which will
make it equal to library for a farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones. of Raleigh
North Carolina. gentleman of high re
pute for his devotion 10 the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attanments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
.Mr Gales request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
Interested themselves in the success of the
Farmers Magazine" tina, the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. 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 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 lis title, devoted prime pally.to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety ofmatter. the result of actual
and well digeSted experiments, embracing
the whole range of domestic and rural eco
nomy. such as cannot fail, If duly observed,
10 be highly beneficial to your interests
The great object of this society is, to pro.
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not of themselves individually.
but of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more etfectually, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perusal. They therefore take
thn ,hsrtv 10 recoinmend the American Far