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the exclusive property of Messrs. Morris & Becar, and will probably be 
kept at the farm of Mr. Morris, Mount Fordham, Westchester county, 
New York. 
SHORTHORN BULL “DUKE OF GLOUCESTER.” 
The Hereford is an aboriginal English breed, belonging to the class of 
Middle-horns. It has for many years been celebrated for its excellencies 
for beef, and has been held in great esteem for labor. In size the Here- 
fords rank next to the Short-horns. They are more hardy than the 
latter, have more muscular energy and activity, and their beef is of 
better quality. At the shows of fat cattle, held by the Smithfield Club, 
London, where all breeds, till within two years, have competed against 
each other, the Herefords have taken more prizes on oxen and steers, 
than any other breed. They have not been as much known in the 
United States as the Short-horns and Devons, but have been introduced 
into New York and some other sections, and have given general satis¬ 
faction. They are eminently worthy a more extensive trial. There are 
