Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-07-09
From the American Farmer
COL. POWELL'S SALE.

COL. POWELLS SALE.
We have some right to feel glatifed at
the result of the late sale Of improved
short-horn cattle at Powelton-we had the
honor to receive three very handsome pie
| ces of plate by the unanimous vote of the
Maryland Agricultural Society, for hav-
ing been Instrumental in the importation
and display OF animals OF that breed-much
as they were admired, some thought it ex.
travagant in lulicious farmer to give for
the bull and two heifers five hundred dol
lars each-yet it now appears that after
the novelty has worn off, there is no dim
| mutton IN the value attached TO them by
the public
On Wednesday 10th inst. the sale of
Col. Powell's stock of improved Durham
short harm cattle, imported or bred by him,
| took place at Powelton, on the Schuylkill.
Before the appointed time of sale, the lawn
near the house was filled with respectable
visitors, who came either to admire or to
purchase.
The morning was extremely warm, but
the judiclous arrangements which had
been made for the display of the cattle and
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which exceeded one thousand persons,
most of whom We're intended buyers or am
ateurs, brought the who're under the shade
of the beautiful trees which bound the
park on the north.
In addition to the above we learn, that
the auctoneer stated that Col Powell re-
served the right to make one bid in each
instance, which he would make aloud and
in person, as he was resolved that this sale
should fairly test among practical farmers,
assembled from various parts OF the conti-
nent, the value of the breed which he had
| introduced, and in regard to which so
much discussion had prevailed. 1t was
remarked, that more attention was paid
to the size of the udders and milking pro-
perties of the females than 10 any MORT
in handling, or pecularlties in form, indie
alive OF the fatting propensity.
Sale of the Hon ]. Hare Powells stock
lof Durham short horned cattle, at Pow
elton, near Philadelphia, June l6, 1880.
COWS.
| Volante, sold to Mr.. Perkins, of
| New. York, 1906
Annabella. sold to Mr.. Freeman, Of
| Baltimore, $40
Stately. sold to Mr.. j. A fainter,
of Connecticut, 265
Virginia, sold to S. g. Wright of
| New Jersey, $40
Yorkshire Belle, sick, sold to MIR.
Benedict, N ], ISL
Zenobia, sold to DIR. Thomas of Bal
tlmore, 40
Sarah cnld In C Am
Delight, sold to Mr.. Dagger, Of New
York, $50
Romp, sold to Mr.. Freeman, of Bal
tlmore, $40
Maria, sold to Mr.. Mitchell; $40
HEIFERS.
Marcia, sold to MIR. Roach, of Phil
adelphia, 24O
Zulinda, sold to Mr.. Perkins, ofNew
York, 2OI
Adelaide, sold to S. Allen, $50
Lucila, sold to Mr.. Barnitz, 22G
Calista, sold to J. p Thompson, of
Frederick City, Nd 22j
Nora, sold to Mr.. Elmer, of Mary
land, 255
BULLS.
Bolivar, sold TO Mr.. Chew, of Mary
land. dos
Tecumseb, sold to DR.. Thomas, of
Baltimore, SIC
Diego, sold to Mr.. Eyre, 300
Orlando, sold to Mr.. j. P. Thomp-
son, Of Frederick City, Md. 900
; Roderck, sold to Mr.. Wright Of
New Jersey, 20l
Memnon, sold to Mr. Brscoe. 4O5
Mr.. Powell bid in the following aDr
HeJers.
Ortella, $3.50
Garcia, 3OC
Eugenia, PSI
Belle and Calf, 2O(
Ophelia, 5O(
Bulls.
Gallant, %!
Free Love, 3O(
Six bull calves, each, 2Ot
Ophella of three years, was bought il
at $500, and some of the calves Of fou,
months at $500, one bull Of ten months a
s 400, and others at proportionate price.
were reserved.
The animals which were not sold. are
now in the possession of Charles A. Bar
nltz, Esq. of York, (Pa.) who, by his lib.
eialty, skill, extensive arrangements, fin,
land, and ample means, will be enabled L
extend the advantages to be derived from
this breed.
Thus we find out Of the above list tha
three bulls and two cows sold togethe,
for S2l40.