Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-16
TO THE
CI!tiyators of the Soil
TIE 1uERK3N FARMER.

ruyHE first number of the AMERICAN
FARMER. was issued on the Cd OF April.
1919. Ii may now be announced as an es-
tablished National work, adapted to all tne
varieties of our climate. since many Vi inc
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their Pehs' "
its circulation and its usefulness
TO make known all discoveries IN the SCI
euce, and all Improvements IN the praC''ee
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-and
to deveiope the means and designate piaos
of internal improvements generally, const-
tute the chIef objec Is to which the .Inerican
Farmer is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor iuthe 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 ad,
init of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of6fty 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 receiptof eve
7 number is guaranteed. That, IS, wheh
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, il may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of Tue American Farmer, will be
found 10 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 IL 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 uDieserving the encou..
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the unlted
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extrac, of a letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknUw lodged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
6 The Farmer, so far, Is the best Agricnl-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
age OF the public
From the Presden. of the Agricultural Soci
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
g. I Co. ha hn! n
the work, and wish it was ia the hands Of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of know lie ige only, that we can
expect our country to Improve in Agricui-
lure. which thy paper is admirably calCua
ted 10 impart, to ali who will take pains 10
be Improved Sy reading
Respectfully thv friend,
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
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested hlr.
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal to library for farmer"
North Carolina gentleman of high re-
pute for his devotion to the interest Of
Agriculture, and for his attainnents in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. GGies--i request OF you the favor TO
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered 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-appearaDce OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
Tire follow ing notice was addressed a 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 oEmatter, the result OF actual
and vel. digested experiments, embracing
the whole rangeot domestic and rural eco
nomy, such as cannot fail, if duly 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 theirfellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more etlectually, 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