Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-26
To THE
Cultivators Of the Soil
TIE aUERCAN FiR.MER.

1919. IL may now NC duuouhSoo 90
abolished National work, adapted TO all .he
of our climate. since many oi 'ne
most eminent citizens IN all the sta'es' con
tribute by their patronage ana taeir pehs' "
its circulation and its usefulness
TO make known all discoveries IN Inc SCI
ence, and all Improvements IN the praouee
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-aho
to deveiope the means ana designate p'dns
of internal Improvements generally, constr
tute the chiet objects to W hich the 1taner'cdh
Farmer is devoted. lttakes no concern OF
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,
init of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of fifty two numbers, a title page anu
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, End approved sys'
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives true ana aCCuid'e
statement Of the then selling prices OF couhI
try produce, live stock and all the Princ'pai
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But LOT 'he
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receIptot eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, "neh
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 mai-should subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, oouno
10 furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF sub.
scription too high, it may be remarked, that
on comparison oftheir actual contents; one
volume of the American Farmer, VIII De
found to contain as much as four volumes OF
the 9 Memoirs of the Agricultural society OF
Philadelphia - and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work.
sell for l2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, IS
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
I'd. and that it is not un deserving the encou.
ragement of the Agrculturists OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
vho is acknuw lodged to be one OF the
most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
&c The Farmer, so far, IS the best Agrlcll-
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.
Il am anxious to preserve the whole oil
the work, and wish it was in the hands OF
.very farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion Of knowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agncul-
ture, which thy paper is admirably caIcua-
ted to impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved Sy reading"
" ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President of the Agricultural Society
of Prince Georges County.
d" 4. fore conclude. let me recommend
to you the American Farmer.a paper which
collects into a focus all the ray 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
mute for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Ur GGies-i request OF you the favor to
inform those res pectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success OF the
" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proFered is moi such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is. recommend to their notice the
- American Farmer" an Agriculture paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An Acquaintance with this work
viii prevent any regret being experienced
at the non-appearance ut 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 relating to agriculture, contains
great variety ofnatter. the result OF actua'
md 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, 10 pro
mote agriculture, aud thereby advance the
prosperity not of themselves individually.
but of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more etfectualy, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perusal. They therefore take
the liberty TO recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy of your attention. By
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