Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-23
TO THE
Cl.tiyators of the Soil
THE AMERICAN F.lR.NER.

1919. III may now NC dHhouhSSo - IL
National work, adapted 10 al: .ue
of our climate. since many vi III.
mos, eminent citizens in all the states' Gun
tribute by their patronage anu taeir pehs' "
its circulation aud its usefulness
TO make known all discoveries In the SCI
ence, anG all Improvements 10 the Prae''eI
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--ahu
to develope the means and designate p'anS
of internal improvements generally consu.
tute the chief objects to which the 'tneftcan
Former is devoted. lttakes no concern OF
interest in party politics, nor nthe transient
occurrences OF the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on
sheet the size of a large newspaper, ana
folded as to make eight pages-and 10 ao,
mi. of being conveniently bound up anu anu
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of fifty two numbers, title page anu
an index and numerous Engravlngs TO re-
present new implements, and approved sys'
TENS of husbandry.
Each number givesa true ana aCcuidse
statement of the then selling prices OF counI
try produce, live stock and all the prlncipa'
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
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sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptoi eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, "heh
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
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As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mal-should subscription money, mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, oouno
to furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price of sub
scription too high, it may be remarked, that
on a comparison ottheir actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will 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,
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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 it is not unteserving the encou.
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the Unit q
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
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 Agrcul-
tural compilation, IN my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
age of the public"
From the P resident of the Agricultural Soci.
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
:" 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 10y
the diffusion of knowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve IN Agrlcui-
tuye, which thy paper is admirably calcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully tn, friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
" B, fore conclude, let me recommend
10 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 10 give an annual index, which will
make it 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 attainmenls ia other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Wr Gnles-l request OF you the favor TO
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
Farmers Magazine" tina. the patronage
orntfered 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 appearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers OF
that state, bv 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 we'll digested experiments, embracing
the whole range of domestic and rural eco
nomy. such as cannot fail, if duly observed,
20 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.
hut oftber fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more effectualy, 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 as highly worthy Of your attention. By
orJor of tho ROar1 of Managers
J. J. CHAPPELL,