Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-26
TO THE
Cultiyators of the Soil
August Q
THE .ANERIC.aN FiR.WER

THE .A.MERIC.a.N F.iR.NER.
UNHE first number of the AMERICAN
4 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, 70
its circulation andits 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 .4mer'cam
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 as to make eight pages--and to ad,
init of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved 10 volumes Each volume Will
consist Of itty-two numbers, a title page ana
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number q ives 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 ofnsubscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
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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 mail-shnuld subscription money, mis-,
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
TO furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF sub
scription too high it may be remarked, that
on comparison ofthe ir actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, VIII 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 IL dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, IS
conducted in a manner to answer the great
national purpose for which 1t was establish
ed, and that it is not uni eservIng the encou,
ragement Of the Agriculturlsts OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submtted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknow lodged to be one OF the
most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers 10 the United States.
"The Farmer, so far, is the best Agrical-
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
the diffusion of know ledge 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 thy 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
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr.
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make il equal to library for a 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. RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gales request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
" 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 Agricultural paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the non temperance 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 10
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety ofnatter, the result of actual