Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-06
August Q
TO THE
Cultivators OF the Soil
TUr a,,FPUaN FARMER

THE AMERICAN Farmer. :,
rJyHE first number of the AMERICAN
1 FARMER, was issued on the Cd OF April,
1919. Itmay now be announced as an es-
tabIished 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 develope the means and designate, plans
of internal Improvements generally. consti-
tute the chief objects TO which the .4neTican
Farmer is devoted. lttakes 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 ad
nit of being conveniently bound up ana ma
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of fifty two numbers, title page ana
an index and numerous Engravlngs to re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
tens of husbandry.
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices oi coun,
try produce, live stock and all the principal
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms ofpsubscription dollars per an-
mum, to be paid in advance. But Tor the
sum of five dollars, the actual receip toi 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.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mal-should subscription money mis-,
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, oound
10 furnish the paper.
TO those who may think the price OF sab
scrip,ion too high, il may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents. one
volume of the American Farmer, VIII oe
foup;l 10 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 12 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 it is not IN deserving the encou.
rasement of the Agriculturlsis OF The United
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, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, 50 far, is the best Agricll-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, aud 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
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowledge only, that we can
EXPECT our country TO improve in Agricul-
ure, which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved Sy reading.
Respectfully thy friend,
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, paper which
collects into focus all tae rays of light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested MIR.
Skinner TO give an annual index. which viii!
make il equal 10 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 attachments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gales--l request of you the favor TO
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves il the success of the
" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
lication. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice The
. American Farmer" an Agricultural aper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the nou-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" whichis, as ap-
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety ofmatter, the result of actual