Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-15
TO THE
C,ltivators of the Soil
THE AMERICAN F.iR.HER.

vTyIIE first number of the AMERICAN
Il FARMER, was issued on the I'd oi april
1919. ii may now be announced as all es-
National work, adapted 10 all .ne
varieties Of our climate. since many OIL 'he
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pehS' u
its circulation and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries IN the SCI
ence, anG all improvements in the praGtce
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
10 develope the means and designate plans
of internal Improvements generally, consul
tute the chiet objects to which the .4sner,cdn
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, and
folded as to make eight pages--and TO ad,
NIT 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 coun1
try produce, live stock and all the principal
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms ofasubscripton dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But Tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptof eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, "hen
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be sen. until every number shall nave
been received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mail-should subscription money ms,
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 oftheir actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be:
found to contain as much as four volumes OF
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 that it is not un.leserving the encou.
ragement Of the AgrculturIsts OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might he offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknuw lodged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
Z" The Farmer, so far, = the best Agricul-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the palron-
age Of the public"
From the President of the Agricultural Soci-
ETY. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
- 70 bn nt
the work, and wish it was in the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowle 1ge only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure. which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved Sy reading"
ROB. MOORE.
From an address. delivered by Thomas Law,
ESD President OF the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
-" Before conclude, let me recommend
TO YOU the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Husbandry. 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 library Tor farmer.
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh,
North Carolina gentleman OF high re-
pu,e for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments 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" that the patronage
protfered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best serrice 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
al the nou-aPpearanCe OF mine.
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 APP.
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
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,
TO 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 elfectua,ly, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per TO your perusal. They therefore take