Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-05
TO THE
C1Itiyators Of the Soil
TIE AMERICAN EiRI e.

1919. Ii may now be announced as an es
tablished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF inc
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their Pens' 10
its circulation and its usefulness .,
To make known all discoveries IN the SCI
ence, and all improvements in the prae'ice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-ahu
to develope the means and designate pialis
of internal improvements generally, consul
tute the chief object Is TO which the .i'ner'can
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 a large newspaper, ana
folded as to make eight pages--and 10 al,
init of being conveniently bound up ana i,
preserved iD volumes. Each volume VII,
consist of fifty two numbers, title page anu
an index and numerous Engravlngs to re-
present new implements, end approved syS-
TENS of husbsndry.
Each number gives true ana 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 receiptoi eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, Is, wheh
numbers fail to come TO hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received. r
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mai-should subscription money mis-,
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, 6ound
to furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF SUBJ
scription too high, it may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, VIII 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 le dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in a manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed, and that it is not unIeserving the encou..
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully sibmitted--others equally conclusive,
might he 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 Agrlcul-
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.
6" am anxious 10 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 knowIe 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 Sy reading"
Respectfully tn, friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
9 B fore 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 have requested MIR.
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal to a library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh
North Carolina. gentleman Of high re-
pute for his devotion 20 the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
MIR. Gales request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success OF the
&C Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
profered is NOT such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
a. g. 81 No.
{" American Farmer" an Agriculture paper.
Baltimore An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the on-appearance of mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed al 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 its title, devoted principally 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 effectualIy, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa.
per to your perusal. They therefore take
The liberty to recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy of your attention. By
order Of the Board of Managers.
]. J. CHAPPELL,
Vice-President presiding