232 A HISTORY OF SHORT-HORN CATTLE. 



at the closing-out sale of the Bates herd in Eng- 

 land, but the event occurred at an earlier date 

 than he had anticipated, so that he did not ar- 

 rive until the sale was over. He had mean- 

 time bought the herd of Mr. Prentice, but soon 

 afterward gave up breeding; his herd being sold 

 in October, 1852. 



Whitaker's shipments to America. Un- 

 doubtedly the most active man in England in 

 connection with shipments to America during 

 the period from 1820 to 1840 was Jonas Whit- 

 aker. He had not only sold quite a number of 

 cattle to the early New York and Massachusetts 

 importers as already detailed, but had supplied 

 Col. Powel of Philadelphia with many first-class 

 cattle. He had also been largely instrumental 

 in the selection of the importations made by 

 the Ohio Co. and its individual members. Im- 

 pelled by the high prices made at the Ohio Co.'s 

 sales Mr. Whitaker determined to try the ex- 

 periment of exporting Short-horns to America 

 to be offered for sale on his own account. The 

 first shipment was made in August, 1837, the 

 cattle being placed upon the farm of Col. Powel. 

 This lot consisted of fifteen bulls and nineteen 

 cows and heifers. Whitaker was always a good 



a broad hip and is rather thin across the twist. His fore end cannct be 

 beat. He is a superior handler, as is also Meteor. The latter weig-hs 2,200 

 IDS. and Wellington will weigh nearly 1,900 Ibs. Meteor would take high 

 rank even in your country. * * * Our county show took place last week 

 and was the best we have had. I was equally successful in winning 1 pre- 

 miums here as at the State show. Hilpa took the first prize," 



