Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-08
TO THE
Clltivators OF the Soil
THE .l.NERIC.i.V E.lR.HER.

IHE .1snL0iCS1.V IslfshEN.
TINE hrst number OF the AMEniHAr,
4 FAR MER, was issued on the "a oil april |
1919. I,may now be announced as an es-
tablisbed National work, adapted TO all Tue
varieties of our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens In all the states con-
tribute by their patronage and their Pehs' u
its circulation and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries IN the SCI
ence, and all Improvements IN the Praeucs
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-ahu
to deyelope the means and designate pians
of internal improvements generally, consu-
tute the chief objects TO which the .5ner'ean
Farmer is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor lnthe trahsieh'
occurrences Of the day.
The Farmer is published weekly. on
sheet the size of large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight Pages-and 10 al,
nit of being conveniently bound up anu
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of Fifty two numbers, title page ana
an index and numerous Engravlngs TO re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
TENS of husbandry.
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statement of the then selling prices OF coun,
try produce, live stock and all the princ'pdi
articles brought for sale IN the bal'inofe
market.
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carry. he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
10 furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF sub
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patriotic. and exceedingly valuable work,
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To shex that the American Farmer, 10
conducted in manner TO answer the great
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ed, and thatit is not un1eservipg the encou.
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fully submitted-others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
vho is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so far. & 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.
81 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
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| rure, which thy paper is admirably caIcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains 10
be improved Sy reading"
Respectfully tn, friend,
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
" Before conclude, let me recommend
10 you the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the ray OF light On
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe 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. a gentleman OF high re
pute for his devotion TO the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
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inform those respectable friends who have
int rested themselves in the success of the
" Farmer. Magazine, tina, 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 Agriculture paper.
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. 40 acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the non-appearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense through the public papers OF
that state, bv 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 ofnatter. the result of actual
snd well dIgested 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 agricuk ure, 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
Der To YOUR perusal They therefore take
the liberty to recommend the American Far