Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-19
TO THE
CIltivators Of the Soil
TIE auERN3N E3RNER.

UyHE first number of the AMERICAN
Il FARM ER, was issued on the "a oil APT
1919. 1t may now be announced as an e.
National work, adapted to all .he
varieties of our climate. since many vi 'he
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 10 the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consul
tute the chief objects to which the .9sner'can
Farmer 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, anu
folded as to make eight pages--and 10 ao,
init of being conveniently bound up ana ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume Will
consist of fifty-two numbers, title page ana
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, End approveosy s-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices OF coun,
try produce, live stock and all the prIncipa'
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 receipto OF eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come TO hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall. nave
been received. r
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the maii-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 the 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 a manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed, and that 1T is not unieserving the encou-
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect-
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
light be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
y no is acknuw lodged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so 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.
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 knowe ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure, which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully th> friend,
ROB. MOORE.
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, a paper which
collects into a focus all the rays of light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make ii equal to a library for farmer"
North Carolina. a gentleman of high re
pute for his devotion 10 the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gales request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
4" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
rrofered is not such as will justify its pub
lication. The best service can now render
them is, to lecommend to their notice the
= American Farmer" an Agricultural paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
viii prevent any regret being experienced
at the non-arpearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers o.
that state, bv the board OF managers OF the
Agricultural Society.
TO THE P .ANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The A oerican Farmer" which is, as sp
pears from its title, devoted principally to |
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a |
great variety nsnatter, the result OF actual
and well digested experiments, embracing |
the whole range 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
not Of themselves individually.
hut 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
per to your perusal. They therefore take