Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-20
TO THE
Clltivators of the Soil
THE lMERNAN EAR.MER.

1919. Ii may now De announced as oh
tablished National work, adapted to all ti'e
varieties of our climate. since many oi the
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, 10
its circulation aud 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, consul
tute the chief objects to which the .8'ner,cdn
Farmer is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest ia party politics, nor nthe transient
occurrences OF the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on
sheet the size of large newspaper, and
folded as to make eight pages--and to ad,
init of being conveniently bound up and
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 of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual ceiptof eve
~ 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-shoud 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 1" Memoirs of the Agricultural Society OF
Philadelphia - and the four volumes OF that
patriotic. and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for ia 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 Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully ubmitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
pho is acknowledged to be one of the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so far, Is the best Agricnl-
'ural 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.
Il am anxious to preserve the whole of
The work, and wish it was in the hands Of
very farmer in the United States. 1t is by
The diffusion of knowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
rure, which thy paper is admirably calcula-
led 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 inro focus all the ray of light on
iIushandry. which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe have requested Mr.
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal to library for 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 ut you the favor t.
intern those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
/" Farmers .Wagazine,' that the patronage
oroffered is not such as will Justify its pub
lcation The best service can now render
hem is, to recommend to their notice the
d" American Farmer" an Agricultural paper.
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
rill prevent any regret being experienced
at the non appearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
ownexpense, through the public papers o.
that state, by the board of managers of th.
Agricultural Society.
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The american Farmer" which is, as ap
pears from its title, devoted principally t.
subjects relating to agriculture. contains
great variety ofmatter. the result Of actual
and well dIgested experiments, em5racIn.
the whole 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.
note agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not of themselves individually,
hut of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more effectualIy, 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
order of the Board of Managers.