Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-03
TO THE
CaItivators of the Soil
THE AMERICAN FARMER.


THE AMERICAN Farmer. :,
TIME ars; number of the AMERICAN
FARMER, was issued on the ed Of April.
1919. Itmay now be announced as an es-
tablished National work, adapted to all the
varieties OF our climate. since many OF tue
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, to
its circulation andits usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the SCI
ence, and all improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally. constr
tute the chief objects 10 which the .isner1ean
Former is devoted. Ittakes 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 large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight psges-and to ad,
init of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist of6fty-two numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end approved sys-
TENS of husbsndy.
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 oftisubscripton dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receipt oil eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come TO hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall. have
been received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the maiI-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 a 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 l2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which ii was establish
I'd and that III is not undeserving the encou-
raaement OF the hgricuturists OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract Of letter from Governor Lloyd,
yho 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 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 Maryland.
g. am anxious to 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 knowle ige only. that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure, which thy paper is admirably caicula-
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading:
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ. President of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
Before conclude, LET me recommend
to you the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
HushaDdry, 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 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 altainments 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 .Nagazin,," that the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
tication. The best service 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
at the non al pearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
ownexpeuse. 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