Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-20

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To shew that the American Farmer IS
conducted in a manner to answer Inc gfe"'
national purpose for which IL was estapi'sn'
ed. and that il is not undeserving inc ehcou,
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fully submtted--others equally CONCLUSIVE
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lioyo,
Who is acknuw lodged to be, one OF the
most wealthy, well informed ana pest
managing farmers in the United ota'es.
The Farmer, so far, Is the best AgrIcai-
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From the President of the Agricultural SocI-
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland,
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From an address delivered by Thomas Law
ESQ. President Of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
9 Before conclude, let Inc recommeno
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
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North Carolina. gentleman OF high re-
pnte 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 res pectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success OF the
Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
protfered is moi such as will justify its pub
iication. The best service can now render
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" American Farmer" an Agriculture paper,
published weekly by John. S. Skinner of
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will prevent any regret being experienced
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CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed al their
ownexpense, 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
great variety ofmatter, the result OF actua'
and well dgested experiments, embracing
the whole rangeot 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
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early stage of their organization, promote
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per to your perusaI. They therefore take
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mer as highly worthy OF your attention. By
order of the Board Of Managers.
J. J. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the Agri
cultural Society OF AIbemarIe. Virginia, at
their last meeting, Nay 8, 1890.
"In order more generally to disseminate |
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States. |
The Society resolve 10 present each OF Its
members with the first volume of the Anne
rican Farmer. edited at Baltimore. by John |
S. Skinner, ESQ. "P MINOR, Sec'y."
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the |
circulation of Journal devoted to the oh |
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scrhed, are requested to transmit the name
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paper not being satisfied, may think proper |
10 return il to the editor within three weeks |
An allowance Of ten per cent, will be made |
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and RENTED to the editor.
A few of the first volume, either in sheets |
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on hand for sale. =,
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Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally,
will be received at par. /
Gr All communications to De acoresseu
10 JOHN S. SKINNER, |
iune s8. 1920. Baltimore |
p. S.-For alleditors in the United States |
who may have the goodness - give the pre-
ceding notice few Ueekiy insertions, the
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