Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-13
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FOR THE SENTINEL.

FOR THE SENTINEL.
A Visit TO the Cattle show at Baltimore
/ have recently returned from visit to the
cattle show at Baltimore, where / spent day
on the grounds, much to my satisfaction. In
my perambulations through and around the
grounds, my attention was particularly attract
ed to the cattle of Colonel Clement Hill, who,
| am informed, resides in Prince Georges
county, Maryland; and also observe he has
taken eleven premiums, comprehending all Of
fered for Durham stock which class of ami.
mails constitutes his herd. Theyare undoubted-
ly merited, for they are decidedly very much su-
perior to any others that were exhibited. Their
size, beauty, and excellent condition show con-
clusively that they have had the masters eye
upon them all the time, which, understand;
is the case. He gives his personal and unre-
mitted attention to all branches of his bust
ness, and is reputed to be one amongst the
best planters in Maryland. There we're many
other fine cattle amongst them. The beauti.
full stock of Colonel Oden Bowie were not the
least conspicuous; they are of the Devon stock,
which are generally much smaller than those
of the Durhams, but they somewhat resemble
race horses. am informed the Colonel is fond
Of racing, and frequently INDUCES in the sport.
The Colonels cattle eyince, from their fine con-
dition, that he has bestowed much care and at
tention upon Thorn he is also said to be one
among the most opulent planters in Prince
Georges county, Maryland, and was, am in
formed, one of the gallant band who were en-
gagged in the taking of Monterey, in Mexico.
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in the assault, Colonel Bowie was by his side
in his last moments and bore his dying mes
sage and his sword to his bereaved wife. All
departments of husbandry were well represent
ed-none more SO than the feathered tribe of
fowls.
But, Mr.. Editor, it is not the least of the
pleasures connected with this trip, to remem-
Der that IN Baltimore you are so well pleased,
IT you are SO fortunate as to put up at the re-
Gently established hotel, called the "Gmore
House" on Calvert street, opposite the monu-
ment kept by j. Milderberger Smith, whom
had not the pleasure to see he being
then in Richmond, Virginia, where / am in
formed he is the proprietor of popular
hotel. cannot speak of him from personal
knowledge, but his reputation as popular pro-
prietor is well known; but of the Gilmore
House, its fare and comforts, can speak from
personal observation. Mr.. Warner, who has
charge of the establishment, is decidedly a
gentleman of fine, pleasant, and agreeable
manners; he is remarkably attentive to his
guests, and does all in his power to render
their time agreeable and pleasant; whilst Mr..
Battell, the book-keeper, is an exceedingly
genteel and agreeable gentleman, com PLEASANT,
and inspires the guests with confidence that he
is gentleman; the house is very neat and
clearly, and the fare is excellent-indeed il is
as good as the market can afford, whilst the
servants are respectful, polite, and attentive
Upon the whole, we do strongly urge the pub.
lie, particularly the travelling portion of them,
to give the "Gilmore House trial. if they
desire comfort and to get the value of their
money. A WASHINGTONIAN.