Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-08
TO THE
Cultivators of the Soil
August 9
TIE AMERICAN Farmer.

TO The
Cultivators of the Soil
THE AMERICAN Farmer. :.
vUyHE first number OF the AMERICAN
i FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919. It may now be announced as an es-
tablisbed National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, to
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 deyelope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, constl-
tute the chief objects to which the Aner1can
Farmer 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 large newspaper, ana
folded as TO make eight pages---and to al,
NIT OF being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume Will
consist of 6fty-t two numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous E0gravings 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 ofnsubscrption dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
sum of five dollars, the actual receiptot 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. r
As the Editor takes the risk and cost of
the mail-sho,,ld subscription money mis-,
carry. he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
to furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price of sub
scripton too high, it may be remarked, That
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will De
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 a manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. and that it is not unleserving the encou.
rarement of the Agriculturists of the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fullv sui ~nitted--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.
"The Farmer, so far, is 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-
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 knowledge only, that we can
expect our country TO improve in AgrIcul-
ture, which thy paper is admirably calcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved BY reading"
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq President of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
G. Before | conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
Quarter VI Tue SlOuC--A ud'C icfuCstCo WI.
Skinner to give an annual index, which Will
make it equal to library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh,
North Carolina a gentleman of high re-
puie for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainnnents in other |
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gales-Irequest of you the favor TO |
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the |
6 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 |
- 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 s'American Farmer" whichis, as APP
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety ofnatter, the result OF actual