Corn Exchange: Monday January 1st: Agricultural Sales and Markets: A few days ago, a very important sale of shorthorn cattle, etc. took place at the seat of Mr. Pinsent of Greenhill, Devonshire, who was compelled to relinquish an admirably conducted farm in consequence of indisposition. A number of breeders from all parts of the county were present, and the cattle fetched high prices. For instance, a splendid cow, six months gone in calf, named the “The Gay Lass’ ‘ fetched 75 guineas, and was purchased by a gentleman of Ashburton. A yearling heifer out of the above animal was sold for £20, and other prime beasts fetched similar high prices. The prices of animal food in the markets of the West continue high and prove very remunerative to the agriculturalists. At Newton Market, fat bullocks sold on the last market-day, at 60s per cwt., cows and calves, 56 to 60s ditto: pigs 9s 6d to 10s per score. At Crediton cattle market, fat beasts sold at 11s the score; cows and calves £13 to £14 each. At Exeter, Tiverton, Totnes, and other Devonshire markets similar prices were given.
[see also The Era: Sunday, January 7th, 1855: issue 850]
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872