Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-03
TO THE
G. Iltiyators of the Soil
THE .auERLCayN EaR.MER.

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1919. Itmay now be announced as all es-
tablished National work, adapted to all tue
varieties of our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, u
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-anu
to deyelope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, constl-
tute the chief objects to which the .4snerlcan
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 10 al,
init of being conveniently bound up anu
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII,
consist of fifty two numbers, title page ahu
an index and numerous Engravlngs 10 re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices OF coun1
try produce, live stock and all the PrInc'pa'
articles brought for sale IN the BALTIMORE
market.
Terms of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But Tor tue
SUN of FIVE dollars, the actual receipt oil eve
nv number is guaranteed. That, IS, when
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall nave
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, il may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents; one
volume of the American Farmer, VIII 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, rs
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which il was establish
ed. and that it is not un deserving the encou-
ragement of the AgricuturIsts OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted-others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
no is kuuwledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
=" The Farmer, so far, Is the best Agrlcul-
tural compilation, IN my humbl opinion,
that have seen. and deserves the patron
age of the public"
Front 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-
ture, which thy paper is admirably caicula-
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. B fore conclude, let me recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal to library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh
North Carolina gentleman of high re
pule for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gales request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who hav.
interested themselves in the success OF the
Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is not such as will Justify its pub.
lication. The hes, service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
- American Farmer an Agricuturalp paper,
published weekly by John S, Skinner Of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the non a ppearanCe ot mine.
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 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 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 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