1851 
THE CULTIVATOR 
223 
GREAT SALE OF SUPERIOR THOROUGH 
Bred Short-horn Cattle. 
T HE subscriber, having more stock than can be sustained on his 
farm, will offer at public auction about 30 head of his Improved 
Short-horn Cattle, consisting of Bulls, Cows, Heifers, and Heifer and 
Bull Calves, on Thursday, the 26th day of June next, at his farm, 2£ 
miles from this city. 
It is known to breeders of improved stock in this country, and in 
Canada, that the proprietor of this herd, during the past twelve years, 
has, through the medium of importations from England, and selec¬ 
tions from the best herds in this country, spared no expense to rear a 
Herd of Cattle, from which superior animals could safely be drawn, 
for improvement and cross upon other herds. 
His importations have been derived from that eminent breeder, the 
late Thomas Bates, Esq., of Kirkleavington, Yorkshire,England,which 
herd it is well known, lias recently been disposed of at public sale by 
his administrators, and dispersed in many hands, and can no longer 
be resorted to as a whole for improvement. The announcement of 
that sale created great interest, and all Short-horn breeders in Eng¬ 
land seemed emulous to secure one or more of the animals to mingle 
with the blood of their herds; and at the day of sale there was found 
assembled, the largest audience ever before witnessed on a similar 
occasion, numbering, it is said, from 4 to 5,000 persons; among them 
were the most eminent breeders in England, and several from other 
countries. Some of the animals bringing prices which seemed incre¬ 
dible to many. 
In the herd now offered for sale, will be included the imported Bull 
Duke of Wellington, and the premium Bull Meteor. These are Bates 
Bulls, and their reputation as stock getters, is too well known to need 
any comments. I am, however, authorised to say by Lewis F. Allen, 
Esq., of Black Rock, one of the most prominent breeders in this 
country, and who has had ample means for forming a judgment, 
“that in no instance, to his knowledge, have these two bulls been bred 
to Short-horn cows of other herds previously imported into the Unit¬ 
ed States, but what the produce were superior in general qualities to 
such herds.” The most of the stock which is now offered for sale, 
has been bred from these two bulls; and the proprietor having a 
young bull more remotely connected with the portion of the herd 
which he retains, (say about 14 in number,) he can now spare these 
two valuable Bulls. There will be in the stock offered for sale, six 
young Bulls, from 8 months to about 2 years old, in addition to the 
two above named; and the remainder of the stock will be composed 
of Cows, (most of them possessing extraordinary milking qualities,) 
Heifers, and Heifer Calves. 
It is believed that no Herd of Short-horns has ever been offered for 
sale in this country, exhibiting mere of the valuable combinations of 
qualities which contribute to make up perfect animals. A Catalogue 
containing the pedigrees of these animals will be ready for delivery at 
an early period, in which the terms of sale will be stated. A credit 
will be given from 6 to 18 months. Gentlemen are invited to exam¬ 
ine the herd at their convenience. GEO. VAIL. 
Troy, N. Y., April 1, 1851—3t. 
MORSE’S GREY. 
T HIS celebrated Horse was awarded the first premium of $20, at 
the great New-York State Fair in Sept., 1850, where he was 
exhibited with a large number of his colts, and was judged the best 
stock-horse for “ all work” in this country. Said horse has trotted 
his mile in two minutes and forty-six seconds. One of his colts took 
the first premium at the State Fair at Saratoga Springs; he was 
owned by Mr. Milliman, of Washington county, N. Y.—and in all 
places where this stock has been exhibited, they have carried off tire 
best premiums. He is a beautiful dapple grey, 15| hands high, 
strongly and finely proportioned. 
This Horse is a descendant of the “Dilligence horses” in Italy, 
and brought from there by Napoleon Bonaparte, into France. His 
sire was brought to Quebec, and was then sold to a gentleman by the 
name of McNit, of Washington county, N. Y. His dam was of the 
Messenger breed. 
Said Horse was raised by Mr. J. Mills of Argyle, Washington 
county, N. Y. We challenge any horse in this State to show as fine 
stock as said Horse. His colts are justly celebrated for speed, bot¬ 
tom, and good temper, are eagerly sought after in the market, and 
command prices varying from $150, to $500, and $1000. 
Terms $10 the season. Insurance to be agreed upon. Said Horse 
will stand at the stable of James Rice, three miles north of the vil¬ 
lage of Lansingburgh. All communications addressed to I. T. Grant, 
P. M., Junction, Rensselaer county, N. Y., will receive prompt at¬ 
tention. CALVIN MORSE. 
April 1, 1851—3t. I. T. GRANT. 
The Mambrino Horse Washington. 
T HIS Celebrated Horse will stand the present season at North Fer- 
risburgh, Addison County, Vt. Washington was bred by John 
Thorn of Washington, Dutchess County, N. Y.—is a beautiful dark 
bay, over 16 hands, well proportioned, having great action, and pos¬ 
sessing a great share of bone and sinew. Washington was got by 
Mambrino Paymaster, and Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino, and 
Mambrino Paymaster’s Dam by the imported Horse Messenger. 
Washington’s dam by Mount Holley, grand-dam by True Britton, 
Mount Holley by the imported Horse Messenger, and dam by Baga- 
zette. It will be readily perceived that Washington combines the 
best blood ever imported to this continent, and is adjudged to possess 
more good points and symmetry of proportion, than any other horse 
of his age, having taken the First Premium at the Dutchess County 
Agricultural Fair, in the fall of 1847, and the First Premium at the 
Addison County Fair last fall, on a field of eleven stallions, most of 
which were the stock of the original Black Hawk. All who are de¬ 
sirous of raising high-priced horses, are requested to call and examine 
die Horse and his stock. THOMAS R. NOONAN, 
ANDREW HOLMES, 
May 1—2t* Proprietors. 
DOMESTIC ANIMALS AT AUCTION. 
T HE postponed yearly sale of Full Bred Short-horns and Im 
proved Dairy Stock, consisting of about fifty head, will come 
off at my farm on Tuesday, June 24th, 1851, at 1.2 o’clock, M. Ishall 
dispose of all the improved Dairy Stock, which is composed of the finest 
Short-horn, with a slight cross of Amsterdam Dutch, which some 
writers say was part of the original ingredient which composed the 
improved Short-horns. 
1 am now breeding the Short-horns, Devons and Ayi shires, each 
separately and pure, which, owing to the limits of my farm, make it 
necessary to confine myself to those three breeds. By the awards 
of the State Agricultural Society, the American Institute, and my 
own County Society, (with the exception of last year, when I was 
not a competitor at either,) it will fully appear that 1 have been a very 
successful exhibitor. The cow which won the First Prize as a 
milker, at the American Institute last year, was bred by me, and 
composed of the above alluded to Dairy Stock, Several of the Bulls 
got by Lamartine will be of the most appropriate age for efficient ser¬ 
vice the coming season. All Cows and Heifers old enough, will be 
warranted in calf at the day of sale, by my Imported Bull “Lord 
Eryholme,” or my celebrated Bull “ Lamartine.” 
I own two thorough bred Devon Bulls; one the celebrated old Ma¬ 
jor, the other, one and a half years old, imported by me from Devon¬ 
shire. One of the abo .e animals will be sold—which, I have not as 
yet determined. 
A full Catalogue, with the pedigree of each animal, will be pub¬ 
lished in due time, with minute description of sale, &c. 
I also have a number of Suffolk Sows, in pig to my imported Boar, 
most of the progeny of which will be old enough to dispose of on 
that day. 
I also have about 20 South Down Ewes, most of which I imported 
from the flock of Jonas Webb, and now in lamb to my imported 
Buck “ Babraham.” Some of their Buck Lambs will be offered at 
auction on that day. 
This sale will not only offer an opportunity to obtain Stock from 
my previous Herd, but will also enable persons to procure calves 
from my imported Bull, lambs from my imported Ram, and pigs 
from my imported Boar—all of which animals were recently selected 
b.y me in person, when in England. 
The mode of warranting the Cows and Heifers in calf, is this : in 
case they prove not to be so, it shall be optional with the purchaser, 
on his certificate of that fact , either to receive from me $2-5, (say 
twenty-five dollars,) or to send the cow to my farm, and I will keep her 
the proper time (free of expense) to have her srot in calf to eilher of 
my Bulls, which he shall choose. I will give $25 for any heifer calf 
from either of the Cows or Heifers sold at the sale, delivered on my 
farm, at two weeks old. 
Stock purchased to be sent a distance, will be delivered on ship¬ 
board or railroad in the city of New-York, free of risk or expense to 
the purchaser. 
Persons living at the south, in a climate to which it would not bo 
well that stock should be transported, at that hot season of the year, 
may let such animals as they may purchase, remain with me until 
the proper season, and I will have them well taken care of, and 
charge only a reasonable price for their keep. One of my objects 
in breeding improved domestic animals, is to assist in distributing 
them throughout the Union, deeming it one, if not the most important 
feature to promote profit to the cultivator of the soil, and to benefit 
the consuming country at large. 
All communications through the Post, please pre-pay, and I will 
pre-pay their answers, and also a Catalogue if required. Catalogues 
will be to be had at all the principal Agricultural Warehouses and 
offices of the principal Agricultural Journals, on and after the 1st 
day of June next. Persons wishing to view the stock at any time 
will find my superintendant, Mr. Wilkinson, to give them the de¬ 
sired information when I am not at home. 
Dated this 4th day of March, 1851, at Mount Fordham, West¬ 
chester County, eight miles from the City of New-York, by Harlem 
Railroad. April 1.—3t L. G. MORRIS. 
Postscript. —I decline selling any Stock by private sale, so as to 
offer the public all the animals I have to part with, without having 
any previously selected from the Herd—and all animals offered will 
be positively sold. 
Imported Consternation. 
T HIS Celebrated Thorough-bred Horse, will stand the present sea¬ 
son, as heretofore, at the farm of the subscriber, two miles west 
of Syracuse. 
In order that farmers of the most limited means, may be enabled to 
breed from ibis valuable Horse, the subscriber has consented to offer 
his services at the extraordinary low price of $7.00, payable in ad¬ 
vance, in all cases—reserving the right to reject mares that are deem¬ 
ed unsuitable. 
Mares provided with pasturage—well fenced, and well watered, at 
37-2- cents per week, but entirely at the risk of the owners. 
Syracuse, May 1. 1.851—3t. J. B. BURNET. 
THE ORIGINAL BLACK-HAWK. 
A T the earnest solicitation of many friends of this justly celebrated 
Morgan Stallion, the owner has been induced to let him-e- 
main in Vermont for one season more. 
The superiority of this horse as a Stock-getter is becoming more 
and more highly appreciated, as his progeny are disseminated over 
the country. 
For particulais in regard to pedigree and performances see large 
bills and previous volumes of the Cultivator. 
Black Hawk will be kept for this season at the stable of the sub¬ 
scribers. 
Terms $25 the season, payable in cash or satisfactory notes on 
demand, with interest. 
Mares will be pastured at a reasonable price—accidents and es¬ 
capes at the risk of the owners. 
Bridport, Vt., March 1—4t. D. tc D. E. HILL, Agents. 
