Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-12
TO THE
Eultivators OF the Soil
TgE 3lJERIC9N FaR.MER.

THE JJHERIC.1N F.1R.HEh.
yJyHE first number of the AMERICAN
FARMER, was issued on the Cd oil April
1919. Itmay now be announced as all es-
tablshed National work, adapted to all lne
varieties of our climate. since many VI INT
most eminent citizens in all tue states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, 10
its circulation and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries IN Inc SCI
ence, anG all improvements IN the pracllce
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-ano
to develope the means anu designate piaiS
of internal improvements generally, consul
tute the chief objects TO which the .taneTican
Farmer is devoted. lttakes 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 D as to make eight pages--and 10 ao,
nit of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes Each volume VII,
consist of fifty two numbers, title page anu
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 couh,
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 receIptof eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, rs, wheh
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall nave
been received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mail-shou!d 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 the American Farmer, VIII De
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 l2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in a manner to answer the great
national purpose for which il was establish
ed. and that it is not un1eserving the encou.
ragement of the AgricuIturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fulIv submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
Who is uwledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
6 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 Marylan
81 am anxious TO preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish il 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 impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved ny reading"
Respectfully tn, friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ. Presiden, of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince George County.
G. B fore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the ray of light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe have requested Mr.
Skinner to give all annual index, which will
make it equal to 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. Gnles-i request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
-" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
profered is not such as will Justify its pub.
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
4" American Farmer" an Agricultural paper
published weekly by John S. Skinner Of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
viii 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 o.
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 q
great variety ofmatter. the result OF actual
md well digested experiments, embracing
the whole rangeot 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 effectually, in this |
early stage of their organization, promote |
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perusal, They therefore take |