Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-15
August 9
TO THE
Cultivators of the Soil

THE AMERICAN Farmer.
TIME FIRST number OF the AMERICAN
FARMER, was issued on the Cd OF April
1919. Itmay now be announced as an es-
tahlished 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-and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, cons'-
tute the chief objects to which the .ameriean
Farmer 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 D as to make eight pages-and to ad-
NIT of being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist of 6fty-two numbers, title page and
an index; and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
tems of husbandry.
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices OF coun,
try produce, live stock and all the prlnCipai
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms transcription dollars per an
mum. to be paid in advance. But for the
sum Of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptot eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail TO come to hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall.haFe
been received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mai-should subscription money, MS,
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
10 furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF sub
scr;ption too high, il may be remarked, that
on a comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume Of The American Farmer. will be
found 10 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 worS,
sell for Ie dollars.
To sbey thatthe American Farmer. Is
conducted in a manner TO answer the great
national purpose for which il was establish.
ed, and that il is not unieserving the encou.
ragement of the Agriculturists OF The United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted-others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extrac, of letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknowledged 10 be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
"The Farmer. so far, is the best Asricul-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen. and deserves the patron.
age of the public"
From the Presiden; of the Agricultural Soci
ety. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
81 am anxious 10 preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish il 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 10 improve in Agrlcul-
rure, which thy paper is admirably caicula-
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains TO
be improved ~ reading
Ne'' VI ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ. Presiden, of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
Before 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 MIR,
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 tor his devotion TO the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Galss-i request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themseIve. ia the success of The
" Farmers Magazine" tha, the patronage
profsered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The hes, 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. An 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, BY the board OF managers of the
Agricultural Society.
TO The PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
The american Farmer." which is. as sp-
pears from its title, devoted principally 10
subjects relating 70 agriculture, contains a
great variety ofmatter, the result Of actual