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TO The
c llt;yators of the SOIL
THE AMERICAN ElRMER.

THE AMERICAN E.iR.IER.
gNHE first number OF the AMEhitan
LEARNER, was issued on the I'd Of april
1919. 1t may now be announced as an es-
tablished National work, adapted to all tie
varieties OF our climate. since many OF Tue
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, 10
its circulation anu its usefulness
To make known all discoveries IN the SCI
ence, anG all improvements in the praehce
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--ano
to deyelope the means ana designate plans
Of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute The chlei objects 10 which the .3sasr'edn
Former 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
preserved,in volumes. Each volume Will
consist of ity-tw 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 and accurate
Statement, of the then selling priCesot coun,
try produce, live stock and all the principal
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms of subscription dollars per an
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sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, when
numbers fail 20 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, il may be remarked, that
on comparison OF the ir actual contents. one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
| found to contain as much as tour volumes OF
| the " Memoirs of the Agricultural Society OF
| Philadelphia :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic. aud exceedingly valuable work,
sell for IL dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
| conducted 10 manner TO answer the great
national purpose for which il was establish.
ed. and thatit is not unieserving the enccu.
| ,agement of the Agriculturisis OF the United
States. the following testimonials are respect
fully uhmitted---others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd.
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so far, 3 the best Asr'cnl.
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patroR-
age of the public"
From the President OF the Agricultural Soei
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Mary land.
81 am ANXIOUS TO preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish il was 10 the hands OF
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knowle ige only, that we eau
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
rure. which thy paper is admirably caIcula-
ted to impart, 20 all who will take pains 10
be improved by reading
Respectfully Inv friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq President Uf the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
Before ! conclude, let me recommend
to Won the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light On
Husbandry, which are emsnated from every
quarter of the giobe--l have requested Mr.
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal to library Tor farmer
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh
North Carolina. a gentleman OF high re-
pue for his devotion to the interest Of
Agriculture, and for his attainnents in other
sciences.
FOR TINE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gnles-i request OF you the favor 10
inl0rD those respectable friends who have
interested themselves ia the success of the
AZ ~ 4 a. Al.
proSered is not such as will Justify IFS pub
iicatiOn. The best service can now render
the IN 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 appearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own eypsnse, 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
F., subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety ofmatter. the result Of actual
and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic and rural eco.
Monty, 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 effectually, 10 this
early stage OF their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per 70 your perusai. They therefore take