When was it published?

June 24, 1856 in Wheeling Daily Intelligencer

Domestic News June 24, 1856

Wheeling Daily Intelligencer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Imported Stock, Durham Cattle, Devonshire Cattle, Smoot, Kentucky, Louisville

Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

Gentleman named Smoot from Kentucky arrived in this city with 20 head of Durham and Devonshire cattle, fine sheep, dogs, and a stallion imported from England, attracting crowds before shipment to Louisville on steamer Jacob Poe.

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Imported Stock.--A gentleman named Smoot, from Kentucky, arrived in this city on Saturday evening with about 20 head of Durham and Devonshire cattle, some very fine sheep, fine dogs, and a noble stallion, direct importations by himself from England. They drew great crowds of admirers Sunday and Monday until the steamer Jacob Poe, upon which they were shipped for Louisville, had taken her departure. Mr. S. has been at great expense in making these additions to the stock of the country, and should meet a good reward.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Imported Stock Durham Cattle Devonshire Cattle Smoot Kentucky Louisville

What entities or persons were involved?

Smoot

Where did it happen?

This City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This City

Event Date

Saturday Evening

Key Persons

Smoot

Outcome

shipped to louisville on steamer jacob poe; expected good reward for expense.

Event Details

A gentleman named Smoot from Kentucky arrived with about 20 head of Durham and Devonshire cattle, some very fine sheep, fine dogs, and a noble stallion, direct importations from England. They drew great crowds of admirers Sunday and Monday until the steamer Jacob Poe took departure for Louisville.