Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-06
TO THE
Clltiyators Of the Soil

TIME first number OF the AMERICAN
FARMER. was issued on the I'd OF April
1919. Itmay now be announced as an es-
tablished National work, adapted to all the
varieties Of our climate. since many OF 'he
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 ch,ef objects to which the american
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, ana
folded D as to make eight pages-and to ad,
NIT of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes Each volume will
consist of fifty two numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end 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 ofusubscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptof eve
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-should 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 a comparison oftheir actual contents, one
volume OF the American Farmer, will be
found to contain as much as four volumes OF
the 6 Memoirs of the Agricultural Society OF
PHILADELPHIA :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for 12 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 undeserving the encou.
ragement Of the Agriculturists OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully ubmitted---others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
Z" The Farmer, so far, is the best Agricul-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
tina. 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 knowle dge only, that we can
expect cur country to improve in AgrIcul-
rure, which thy paper is admirably calcutta
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved 5y reading
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, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Husbandry. which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested MIR.
Skinner to give an annual INDEX. which will
make it equal 10 a library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh,
North Carolina. gentleman of high re-
pule 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
preferred is NOT such as will Justify its pub
! LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, recommend to their notice the
=" Americana Farmer" an Agricultural paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
a. ''' "> 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 ofmatter, the result of actual
and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole ranged domestic and rural eco
Monty, 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
prosperity not Of themselves individually,
bu, 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
the liberty to recommend the American Far
mer &C hirhlv worthy of your attention By