Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-09
TO THE
Gattivators Of the SOIL
TIE aUERJr. v ElR.WER.


Il FARMER, was issued on the Cd oil April
1919. LII may now be announced as an es-
tablished National work, adapted to all tue
varieties OF our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, coli
tribute by their patronage and their pens, 10
its circulation and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the SCH
ence, and all improvements IN the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consu-
tute the chlet objects TO which the !3msr'ean
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, anu
folded as to make eight pages-and to ad,
nit of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved 10 volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of City two numbers, a title page anu
an index and numerous Eagravings TO re-
present new implements, end approvedsys-
TENS of husbandry.
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 of subscription dollars per an
nun, to be paid in advance. But tor Inc
sum of FIVE dollars. the actual receiptof eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, wheh
numbers fail to come 10 hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received. r
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, il may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of tins 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 le dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, IS
| conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish.
| ed. and thatit is not un deserving the encou.
, ragement of the Agricultur,sts OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect.
| fully uhmitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
| y no is acknuw lodged 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 Agrical-
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.
{" am anxious topreserve the whole OF
the work. aud wish it was IN the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion ofknowIe ige only, that We can
expect cur country to improve in Agricu-
rure. which thy paper is admirably calcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
~ I'll ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by ThomasAaw,
Esq. President If the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
q" 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--l have requested MIR.
Skinner TO give an annual index, which Will
make il 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 RALgIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gales-i request OF you the tavOr to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
Farmers Magazine" that he patronage
proffered is not such as will Justify its pub.
iication. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend TO their notice the
l.. American Farmer" an Agricultural paper.
published weekly bv John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An Acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
''' Nv" CALVIN JONES'
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 ap
pears from it's title, devoted principally TO
subjects lating 10 agriculture, contains Z
gre 4 variety ofnatter. the result of actual
and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole rangeoi domestic and rural eco
uomy, such as cannot fail, il duly observed,
70 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 |
the liberty to recommend the American FAR !
mer as highly worthy Of your attention. By
Nv lon of tho Ro,rd NJ Mau,uers