Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-12
TO THE
Cult.yators Of the Soil
THE y1.NERICa.N ElR.NER.

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1919. Ii may now be announced as All es-
tablished 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, consti-
tute the Chief objects TO which the .1aner'cdn
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 a large newspaper, ana
folded as to make eight pages--and to ad,
init OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist of 6fty-two numbers, a tile page and
an index and numerous Engrayings to re-
present new implements, apd approved sys-
TENS Of husbandry.
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 of subscription dollars per an-
mum, To be paid in advance. But tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual recejptof eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be seat until every number shall have
been received.
As The Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mal-should subscription money, mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
10 furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price of sub
scription too high, it may be remarked, that
on a comparison of their actual contents, one
volume of he 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 it was establish
ed. and that it is not un deserving the encou.
ragement Of the Agricu!tGrists OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
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.
The Farmer, so far, ss the best Agrlcll-
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 ly
the diffusion OF kuowIe tge 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 10
be improved BY reading"
Respectfully thv friend,
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, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light On
Hushandry, which are emanlted from every
quarter of the globe have requested Mr..
Skinner 10 give an annual index, which will
,nake it equal to library for farmer"
+. 80. Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh,
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pute for his devotion TO the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. GnIes--l request OF you the favor TO
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
{" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
rroffered is not such as will Justify lis pub
r. o- Y y
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-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 ap-
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety oimatter, the result of actual
and well digcsted experiments, embracing
nomy, such as cannot fail, if duly observed,
10 De nl2hiy DeneHCial 10 your interests
The great object of this society is, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not OF themselves individually.
but of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more eAeclually, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa.
per to your perusal. They therefore take
the liberty 10 recommend the American Far
mer as uigh!y worthy of your attention. By
order OF the Board OF Managers.