Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

THE MERINO SHEEP.

The sale of Messrs. Dunlops' 27 Merino Sheep, which was advertised for Friday last, was not effected--owing to a want of Bidders.--The Sheep were paraded before the door of Messrs. W. & J. Haxall, in very excellent condition, and there were a number of spectators present; some from the country, and men of fortune too; but no one seemed anxious to purchase--at least no disposition was shewn to give any thing like the price which was looked for--After dwelling some time, with no encouragement, the auctioneer laid by his hammer, the company dispersed, and the Sheep were suffered to be carried back to Roslin!--How great is the difference in public sentiment, as regards these sheep, in some parts of the union, from what it is in others!--In the Northern and Eastern States, the Merinoes are sought after with the utmost avidity, and the most extravagant prices given. Whereas in Virginia, the greatest indifference is manifested about them! Perhaps the cause may be found in the spirit of manufacturing, which more generally pervades the former than the latter. We pretend not to decide--The farmers and agriculturalists, should be the best judges of that which more immediately concerns them.

[Petersburg Intelligencer.]