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Letter to Editor
July 22, 1876
The Middlebury Register
Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A letter critiquing the U.S. Merino Sheep Register's criteria, which limits entry to pure descendants of pre-1812 Spanish imports without scale of points, but accuses the system of aristocratic extortion via the points scale. Urges Merino breeders to unite for a honorable, beneficial register. Signed C. A. M.
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The Merino Sheep Register
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I have but a few words to say in summing up the controversy on the U. S. Merino Register. We all understand precisely what it is for. Mr. Hiatt says that pure blood Merinos, descended from importations from Spain prior to 1812, can be recorded without having the scale of points applied. Then, again, he says: "The only sheep that can be admitted to the register are the pure descendants of importations from Spain, made prior to 1812, without admixture of any other blood." Thanks to Mr. H., for being so frank as to admit this much. The breeders can now understand what the scale of points are for: To be run by a ring governed by aristocratic notions, with the intention that several persons may ride about the country to extort enormous pay for imaginary labor. It was not necessary for Mr. H., to state that this ring was not seeking economy, cheapness or liberality. By quoting a few lines of explanations, it shows plainly that this scale of points is based on extortions, aristocracy and selfish notions. I am hoping and trusting that the breeders of Merino sheep may unite upon some plan for a register that may be an honor to the founders, and a blessing to future generations.-C. A. M.
Live Stock Journal.
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I have but a few words to say in summing up the controversy on the U. S. Merino Register. We all understand precisely what it is for. Mr. Hiatt says that pure blood Merinos, descended from importations from Spain prior to 1812, can be recorded without having the scale of points applied. Then, again, he says: "The only sheep that can be admitted to the register are the pure descendants of importations from Spain, made prior to 1812, without admixture of any other blood." Thanks to Mr. H., for being so frank as to admit this much. The breeders can now understand what the scale of points are for: To be run by a ring governed by aristocratic notions, with the intention that several persons may ride about the country to extort enormous pay for imaginary labor. It was not necessary for Mr. H., to state that this ring was not seeking economy, cheapness or liberality. By quoting a few lines of explanations, it shows plainly that this scale of points is based on extortions, aristocracy and selfish notions. I am hoping and trusting that the breeders of Merino sheep may unite upon some plan for a register that may be an honor to the founders, and a blessing to future generations.-C. A. M.
Live Stock Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Merino Sheep
Register Controversy
Scale Of Points
Breeders Union
Aristocratic Extortion
What entities or persons were involved?
C. A. M.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
C. A. M.
Main Argument
the u.s. merino register's scale of points enables aristocratic extortion by a select group, despite allowing pure pre-1812 spanish-descended sheep without it; breeders should unite for a fairer, honorable register system.
Notable Details
Quotes Mr. Hiatt On Register Criteria: Pure Descendants Of Pre 1812 Spanish Importations Without Other Blood Admixture.
Criticizes The 'Ring' For Extorting Pay For Imaginary Labor Based On Aristocratic Notions.