Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-11
TO THE
CaltivatOrs Of the Soil
T,HE .a.MERICAN F.HR.NER.

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THE AMERICAN FARMER. :,
HsNHE first number OF the AMEkiCAN,
Il FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April.
1919. 1t may now be announced as an es-
tablshed National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF 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, and all improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic. Economy--ano
to deyelope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, constr
tute the chief objects to which the Asnsrican
Former 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, ana
folded D as to make eight pages--and to ad,
nit of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of fifty two numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end approved sys-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number givesa 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 ofrsubscrption dollars per an!
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
sum of five dollars, the actual receiptot eve
ry 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. mis-.
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
to furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF sub
scrption too high, it may be remarked, that
on a comparison OF the r actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found to contain as much as tour volumes OF
the Memoirs of the Agricultural society OF
PHILADELPHIA :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for 12 dollars.
To sbew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. and thatit is not unleserving the encou.
ragement of the Agricuturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might ne onefed
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.
&c The Farmer, 50 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.
'I am anxious to preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish it was in the hands OF
eyery farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowledge only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
ture, which thy paper is admirably calcula-
ted to impart. to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully thv friend,
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ. President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
g Before 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 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 attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALSIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. GaIes-irequest of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
z" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
" American Farmer" an Agriculturaipaper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the noa appearance OF mine.
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 s'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