Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-22
TO THE
Clltiyators Of the Soil
TILE aMERNaN ElRNER.


THE AMERICAN FaR.NER. ~
uyHE first number of the AMERICAN
LEARNER, was issued on the I'd OF april
1919. 1t may now be announced as all es-
tablisbed 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, 10
its circulation aud its usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the SCI
ence. and all improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy-ano
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consul
tute the cbiet objects to which the -Isnertcdn
Former is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences OF the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on a
sheet the size of large newspaper, ana
folded D as to make eight pages--an 10 IN,
nit of being conveniently bound up ana
preserved 10 volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of fifty two numbers, title page ana
an index aud numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end approved Sys-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives true and 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 tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, when
numbers fail to come 10 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, it may be remarked, that
on a comparison of the ir actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will he
found to contain as much as tour volumes OF
the d" Memoirs of the Agricultural Society OF
Philadelphia :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for 1s dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, s
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which il was establish
ed. and that il is not I'm deserving the encou-
ragement of the AgricuIturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fullv submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
who is acknow lodged to be one of the
most wealthy, wei! informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
"Tbe Farmer, so far, Is 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 10 improve in Agricul-
,ure, which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted to impart, to al! who will take pains 10
be improved 5y reading
Respectfully TIN friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. Presiden, Of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
G B fore conclude, let Inc recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Husbandry. which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it 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 attainhients in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gnies--i request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
Interested themselves in the success of the
" Farmers Magazines" tina, the patronage
profered 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 Agricultural 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 the ir
ownexpense, through the public papers OF
that state, by the hoard OF managers of the
Agricultural Society.
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The American Farmer" which is, as ap.
pears from its title, devoted prime ipally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety otmatter. the result of actual
and well dlgested experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic and rural eco.
nomy, such as cannot fail, if duly observed,
10 be highly beneficial 10 your interests
The great object of this society is, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity no, of themselves individually,
but of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more effectualIy, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perusal. They therefore take