Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-17
TO THE
ClltiyatOrs Of the Soil
fCPTlN FARMER.

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THE 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 tne
of our climate. since many OF inc
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
epce, auG all improvements in the pracuce
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, constr
tute the chief objects TO which the .anerican
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, ana
folded as to make eight pages--and TO al,
init OF being conveniently bound up anu ant,
consist of fifty-,w numbers, title page ana
an index aud numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end approved yS-
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 LOT .he
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual rece'Pto oil eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, wneh
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall nave
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mail-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 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 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 thatit is not unieserving the encou..
rasement Of the Agriculturists of the Unite d
States the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknowledged to be one of the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
IS The Farmer, so far, fs 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
Shoro Of Marv1.nd
81 am anxious to preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish il was in the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowIe ige only, that We can
expect our country to improve in Agricu-
lure, which thy paper is admirably calcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved Sy reading"
ROB. MOORE.
From anaddress delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
O. 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 have requested MIR.
Skinner TO give an annual index, which will
make il 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 attanments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gales request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested the mselves in the success of the
g Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is moi such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
e 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 on-appearanCe 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 TO
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety ofmatter, the result of actual
and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole ranged 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
prosperity not of themselves individually.
but 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 10 recommend the American Far