Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-27
TO THE
ClItivators Of the SOIL
THE AMERICAN E.aRyMER.

THE AMERICAN FARMER.
vIyHE first number of the AMERICA,
FARMER, was issued on the Cd OF April
1919. tmay now be announced as an es-
tahlished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many oil Inc
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--and
to deyelope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the chet objects to which the american
Former is devoted. Ittakes 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, ana
folded D as to make eight pages--and to ad,
nit of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist of hfty-two numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous Engrayings to re-
present new implements, end approved sys-
TENS of husbsndry.
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 ofnsubscriptipn dollars per an
NUN. 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-,
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 he 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 1o dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which II was establish
ed. and that it is not unleserving the encou-
ragement of the Agriculturisis OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might he offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
vho is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so far, is the best Agrlcnl-
tural compilation, IN my humble OPINION,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
are 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, aud wish it was in the hands OF
every farmer in the United States 1t is by
the diffusion of knowledge only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure. which thy paper is admirably cacula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully thv friend.
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
fore conclude, let me recommend
TO you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Hushandry, which are emana;ed 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. a gentleman of high re-
puie for hls devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his altainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gales--i request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
Z" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
protfered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, to ,ecommend 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, bv the board OF managers of the |
Agricultural Society.
To THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The american Farmer" which is, as APP |
pears from IFS title, devoted principally to |
subjects relating 70 agriculture, contains
great variety ofmatter, the result Of actual