Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-09
TO THE
Clltivators Of the Soil
JrpLCon F3PMER

uyHE frs. number of the AMERICAN
L FARMER, " as issued on the I'd OF april
1919. may now be announced as al, es-
tablished National work, adapted to all the
varieties Of our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, coh-
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 prao''ce
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--ano
to deyelope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consul
tute the chlet objects TO which the .dsnertean
Fnrmer is devoted. Ittakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences OF the day:
The Farmer is published weekly, on
sheet the size of a large newspaper, and
folded D as to make eight pages--and to ad,
init of being conveniently bound up and
preserved IN volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of 6fty-,w numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, and 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 receipto 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-should 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 comparison of the ir 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,
sell for l2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, IS
conducted in manner TO answer the great
national purpose for which ii was establish
ed. and that il is not unleserving the encou.
ragement Of the Agriculturists OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully suhmitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
no is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
I" The Farmer, 50 far, 3 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 Mary land.
Il 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 ofknowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to Improve in AgricuI-
ture. which thy paper is admirably calcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains 10
lie improved by 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, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Husbandry. which are emana:ed from every
quarter of the siobe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner to give an annual index, which VIII
make it equal to a library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh.
North Carolina. a gentleman of high re-
pute for hls devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gcies-i request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success OF the
" Farmers Magazine" thai the patronage
proffered is not such as will Justify its pub.
iication. The best service | can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
" American Farmer an Agriculture paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the 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 ofnatter. the result of actual
and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic and rural eco.
nomy, such as cannot fail, if dull y observed,
TO 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 etfectually, 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 tho Roard Of MANAGERS