. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 196 HISTORY OF HEREFORD CATTLE ited. good. They had fine Imibs, very spa- cious chests, round bodies, etc. Several of the cows were very extraordinary. 'Perfection' is one of the most massive cows of her age to be found anywhere, and 'Aston Beauty' and 'Vic- toria' 1075, for beauty and finish, can scarcely be surpassed, if equaled. It is but justice to say that no animals on the ground excited more praise than ; 1 called upon this worthy and impartial edi- tor (II 98) and thanked him
. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 196 HISTORY OF HEREFORD CATTLE ited. good. They had fine Imibs, very spa- cious chests, round bodies, etc. Several of the cows were very extraordinary. 'Perfection' is one of the most massive cows of her age to be found anywhere, and 'Aston Beauty' and 'Vic- toria' 1075, for beauty and finish, can scarcely be surpassed, if equaled. It is but justice to say that no animals on the ground excited more praise than ; 1 called upon this worthy and impartial edi- tor (II 98) and thanked him for the high com- pliment he had paid our cattle, and told him. <iT119 TOM. C. PONTING, MOWEAQUA, ILL. {The first man to drive Texas cattle to New York.) that I thought he had told the truth. I asked him why the Society would not allow me to show against the Shorthorns. He told me that "it was impossi-ble for anyone to say less of them, for their superiority was apparent, but the Shorthorns had become so strongly estab- lished in this country that it was almost im- possible to contend against them. Your letters have been very pointed, although I publish them. The Shorthorn breeders thought they were very severe, and my son, who you know has just returned from England, and is now a partner, is averse to having them published. He speaks so highly of Mr. Bates and the hos- pitality he met with at his house, that he is highly impressed in favor of the Bates tribes, and you know how high they stand in this country ; Whether the son had any influence with the father I had not heard, but there has never been an editorial in favor of Herefords since that time. After my article was refused publication in the "Cultivator," I met the junior editor, but he looked cross-eyed at me. I began to joke him about the Rotch Duke, but he made himself scarce. A Shorthorn breeder, not of the Bates elan, was present. I said I intended to have asked him if he was going to tak
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