Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-06
TO THE
EIitivators OF the SOIL
TIVE american EiR.NER.

1919. 1t may now be announced as an es-
tablished National work, adapted to all Inc
varieties of our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their Pens' 10
It's circulation and its usefulness
10 make known all discoveries In the SCI
ence, and all improvements IN the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to deveIope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, coasu-
tute the chlet objects to which the american
Farmer is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor iuthe 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 ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist Of 6fty-two numbers, title page ana
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end approved sys-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives true aud 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 receiptoi 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
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 1e dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in a manner to answer the great
nation al purpose for which it was establish
ed. and thatit is not I'm deserving the encou.
ragement Of the Agricnlturlsts 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, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so far, 3 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 knowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure. which thy paper is admirably calcula-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
oe improved by reading"
Respectfully thy friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. President of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Gcorge's County.
G. Before conclude, let Inc recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe have requested MIR.
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal to library fer farmer
From Doctor Calvin Jones', Of Raleigh.
North Carolina. gentleman Of high re
pute for his devotion to the interest of
Agriculture, and for ms attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gales 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 Agriculture 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, 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 re lating to agriculture. contains a
great variety ofmatter. the result OF actual
and well tigested experiments, embracing
the whole range of 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 nol Of themselves individually,
bu, of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more efectually, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perussl. They therefore take
the liberty to recommend the American Far
mer az highly worthy Of your attention. By
nrder of the BOARD nf MANAGERS