Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-11
TO THE
G. lltiyators Of the SOIL
TgF 1UERT3N E3R.WER.

1919. ii may now be announced as an te
tablished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many oil the
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, anG all Improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the chet objects 10 which the .tnerlcdn
Farmer is devoted. Ittakes 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 . as to make eight pages--and to ad,
init OF being conveniently bound up ana
preserved 10 volumes. Each volume Will
consist of fifty two numbers, title page ana
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 pricesot coun,
try produce, live stock and all the prlnCipai
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
SUN of five dollars, the actual receiptot eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, when
numbers fail to come 10 hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received.
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.
II. IL ,nty tho nj h..
scription too high, it may he remarked, that
on a comparison OF their actual contents; one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found to contain as much as tour volumes OF I
the Memoirs of the Agricultural Society Of
Philadelphia :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic. and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for IL dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish.
ed. and that il is not un deserving the encou.
ragemsnt Of the Agrcultur,sts of the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted-others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
Tho is acknow lodged to be one OF the
most wealth., well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so far, Is the best Agricnl-
turaI 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.
81 am anxious to preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish it was in the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. Ii is by
the diffusion Of kDowle ige only. that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
ture, which thy paper is admirably caIcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully tn, friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
g. Brfore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays Of light on
Hushandry. which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe have requested Mr..
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
pue for his devotion TO the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attanments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gaics-l request o! you the favor 20
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
f" Farmers Magazine, THAT the patronage
profered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, 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 Incompetence at mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
owneypenSe, through the public papers OF
that state. bv the board of managers ofthe
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 otmatter, the result OF actual
and we'll digested experiments, embracing
the whole 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 ~ Of themselves individually. |
but of their fellow citizens generally. They !
believe they cannot more etfectually, in this |
early stage of their organization, promote |
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perusa. They therefore take |
the liberty TO recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy OF your attention. By |