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Sea oe” geons, To Rid of Lice....... poo Guns, .ecesses Pace. quatic Wood W. pete e rr asees Do DIE eieniaie = PIGEON WotGscuis se ane eet Arrows ... BOWES. yaks 9806 89 g for Arizona......... Beards: Gass Batu Mat Boone BOGE eo coset Og cas Autumn Leaves eenenee engl an a : 1 Food Florida..... Daciki us Rules........ CHES: Scored, Highest.......00...sesse4e.- Pores 461 Balsa... SAVER. se eevseesseees tees hems ie ee Herta is occ aa renee: Decisions... ..00iictiiten WERE Boel 435 Pee Tas Lett ods ee, eee 417 eoshoor en fai, ad a's Oise oie fk) Gord er Dog Breakin R situa ite ecnletehep et kisiebe « 493 Law A pine (5e, SP lS 149, 493 Heap auergerie eee id tees os 493 Bass 0D snes eseeeee neatitetesesricitiseeees roe pea s Color..... BER UGS Hoyas 11-5 Seis 461 | Pi eeonistat: Biducie atone rae tha 493 DEBpOr aap oso seceseerceseey ees 381 adicand a Pee ety SOO 9 AR AANA deol dip 17 Int SF Ne ta Da oe oh ae 385, 461 Pont Siero REAL Wee co AL ace 129 aper PToadets ss eck. Deis cit , fheits. Ursa Ft RES an 401 Thi er-Breeding Rage av atat ciara = ition of Trap....sssss0eec eee pines . PAPO oe nace anatase oka eObe soneee breais ! Oe re ule fovotnineectt Rul Saree he we Bers) traight AIMS GS Pee oY eetiieu 09 | fis Setters, Cost........ Bey on. TA CE EA te eet ed ae ga 89 Straight and Bottle-Necked......385,, oe Be i ee abe he ennel ant a1 oting B +33 129, : N.Y ...88D, Bi Ce es odes ema oan at 89 Tn, ‘ones. pesaie s/AJa‘m ilosefain, aduiel «is /aletane 869 Ties g Barrels Se ees eit de EE Shooting Deer with groee Wit "45 irds, Boo tea ne Tk gee: ie Fe ae on. bree edi gip wile eke 6 o64n 9-00 c pple ere vese seer ccreneseesecnasse BTS, 109 re) to} fies Aero p of oe Sit Ane, Canale aaeyarncle on Ee a Dee et ete ete een eens as Pind Pickerel and Muscalor Bes Rice irks 475, 493 Shot ayaa a Water fe PE Sine oe Bird Skins ae America. . me Powder. terest gec. es 9, te Booker ia sant re ra aac io9 | Sight Ca cyt Combineds.ii22.5 Ris ; aR, mp on Point Re TE ATS ' Aes va aceessecsvecseenenuestucrceees SHE Pe ORetaace ae maiaeePe etic, os Mouthi er’s Leg. Tota) rairie Chick aime ela folae eo eibie sere 9 at Creedmo Blackbird Nee Sitka RGU ROME bu « Lan ene canes uthing Birds.................., Pr MAT MLL TAGE Ln en 43 Target OF. sere Isa ne enables. Nat. CTS SO Uta eer j49 | Prang, Hac Walia dae, ane we 5 s and Target Pubes de et ceaes sb er Uaenpiied gg” Corset et Nat, Am. Ken. Clb Rules... -.c.c..... a) SO Uo Ree ae 493 | polley's Se Unite rar ieee Booth end Bevel ganda ROR 4 lie Nice Collar... — Hydrophobia,........ 3 Can.,'69; Mich., 401 ; N. H y fait by eee al elas Pike B31, 369, 493 Baokekin LES CANT Og 9 Aaa ane One Year Not ‘too Sid igang ree ng Sear 885, 475, 493; fe ie ae Wea ee! itreeeeeteereees pages £14 Hts OSIM oon cence sees ceetecceits os he at ore rey tee : Hah, a15, alas base 10, kit a? |W by Amoscan thier gts aot ng Buln adi igi 777 M6) Ponsa tisk Tc it | aol vitaage adh: | icity asciaa fate Gany OG ewe a eee steels d er, Prico........ Aig ala TREO. eee Pe Moss n ne ebley’s G n Team....... pb npae ! Ganvas Back and Red Heads... 0.040.-40.++- Poloter, Price. o ose gsoseveees eens sees ay ‘Trapping and Preserving... 369, 417, 09 | Sebley’s GUM. veers saeserecereteeeeeits 385 h, Large 5 i Braenabsthvaews cube allL ds 461 | Qu ping and Prese , 417, 435 nge Pe = Getamaran. Gin, cinlbeininin oe pielawivialt! x . “Bal eran a BEGEE sa evokes alec «291 Baptite, ade ner EVID GE. «2 es os 417, 475 | Braech- dader: muptinvgg 8 ut ne BRD orto: enh g forjce ng BOs, nate o they Breech-Loader........4..sese+ 0 pace s-‘ Antelope and D ict eese teens ae HOn eR oe oe, Rail and Tob on Saonhse vce eM toric arabe 271 ee Sais Tpit ssp eB Bronchitis... see creer. aii | Ready Rat Beli eon SHEN Pn oie eee iad Pade Vind) Sere. ie 189 PIR oh Paotens Eh oe oo as Wood ying RCSA Saat Siphae 93 GEN se ee Sayre tin th 4 seem ra Gun for Due teeceeeess Woodruff Expediti Sht.......-.. F GOD Fishy saeeneeeeeeeesereestceseesy 851 Lov VU AAR See Ce en ie) teed 331 r Ducking.. Yacht Club 8 itiotitds 00 OR no adaes Ogee 29 Goose Mdontified. oo sone sccieereraess 169 me aultaliorniae t, Rinpinescminisre ciitstiasie site rebeieans 2 ET ERG OMe 2s ee 5 Y TP Se elon 478 Cave! and Rashipa's Bowls. 200.0000. a te ate. a tanker nc teisypuneenace SO re eet a8 Heese eee Manumals in Bormuada,- ..0...cessssessssess an Wisoonsias.< 1001S 2a | Yelow Carans. eters nenapgeaeeedapi, Bt 3 teeter e renee ae Medrsch ore th Tt en ella } Gun Mak nis for US@,......cvcceeez et Sr er ee i Seteraiite ee Lge Bers segnmas ss IT! 99 Mi weotimntnt, To: ColOte.c.sccssarcceescids. 351 Kav G Supe 5 Se eh inieaee Tip go) 109 ae ait. . eANPAMAS: casks 9 ink, | Fae ae samme ae = BY TEC eh aoe eee ee 260 : Horse Bete. pues gine ies ot ree eae besseeneeeenesie ses ereee: ao | Lines of Fire Interseck, 10000000 sao etetaebin clo ee udson’s Bay Pe ee. AEE | ake Map.....ss.+ss000 DeCOn 475 | 0 SOU ae atie a eed dae att Ame » OUP. ve eeee ee eee Tndelible Hey O62 eos ceceeeterietcael | Se See SEE SEA eae si, thi In| Amerie Arms in the Baa 000000. a2 nsect- Powder....... - Mosquito Pr PMR ent Wh ke iia 49 Maynard Bille s...012s.ececcscsse EN ee waje)d *. a aie b oroveis dacamenrmesl = Pe RM SES Ait Cb CaS? 8 taliitieenih ob Natneal ERBeonen, aiok : eee pee bike, ite at of Ohio River crete ress se on | at eee Sa ee epee t Team Te Rasvereeg te Beh “403 Tok: Ty ASagaatessseentioes .¥. §. Sports. Ass. Sec..... PONT, w 5 nabbed Palls.ctoreceiwdlas. ology to a True Poet. Bi onieshey tees 9 ETE is et reat age ies erst for dina elie eee ag3 eo ie Aduarium The Mi page terest ore Beets Ae reba Po See RET e : FARTS. hey 1a ale vee : HOME de eee, lees 49: 1092 B69; 18 PEN Paiieaitisee ye Ae es ae Bexnet — rane 271 Ore Hn MAB sc cossre es ntsc eS Se cea ee ten Bape fen 49; 409,300,417 Bear With fe Mens The . Sm Pa Barkin tase tte * nln mold pie Oenit WERK: hse ss aan a asmec 438 Pa ‘lank. Bae Reet Semen: 991 | Bit of a Bl Baz mene 0 ee Me, aga, Black aa se ogre ee ig “189 0 niitioloetal 3 enka cae abies anleceecnacacies eo ae eee aus: ny, LA Heats 243 aa Blooming Cane Peel Reneoa ee i pea vol huis tora... ee cree Orvig Rods... 0. -coc-vcecasets eee Steen R damit ete 8 Dade eception.. ...352, 386, Books SuSE uy en bs ; Al? Pack AY ashington Correspondent......... 271 He besine Ue Er LEM reek ocean 417, 435 | Bob Whit haa iD Raintes Steel... ec. i a “hier. 169 | p ific Hotel.. Sree es 189 Tae Peat! Sis crates Bae a 433 | Cards of Re ies REC ie, ee! ae 29 oe a ae ie ec a : ool ae aaseneeeeceneenseantinnns asd ane fad Saas ages oS See as ; cane Sc sian Eile ggse i) Carbine: sph Sebiseaningn cn ae ic Soap. bueha fevuce FS teh aper Boats. occ eeeececeeeen ee citereess Repeating Rifl posenauctee i parted ) Contributors. 6....2+eeoesee seen: . Champion Do; oder bw sere «+385 | Para, P TEL Le RR he. en EN 369 hifl @ Rifles....... Sean 417 | Cincinnat VOpiy ee ae 436 Pega RaNs Bie, 2); = 88 Songkeisbotarces ifle Club R wectreeeees ati Angler eer eee eo Chesapeake Bay soneay 7 Cae ae SRE oe aa a dei, eas hie 2 ie Qifle for Bence? ce eeee eee i pagan ‘ a dese Rie at Club~.+--. ++ « b arth ay aS tenes Lee EG: TSI Sala a a ER comet ADD Doth. seseresssseecnss se 1.9 | Columbia's Cre rae eae Waa, ere tieaen USET, *4 a ards u Ko w to G Ls , 436 Patente Secured, ..... Aa Mth ectioaate. aoe 9} Rim Fi quirrels...._-. ...---475 | Death of R o Go Abroad ---190 mte Sscured........ seaniaae Baer “369 Rust ite and Patched Balls:,........ rnc ae Disagroeable Restricti eis Tapes se Pere 4O emote Cag ste iee 46 ee at ta elie’ apeh kc e= eit Andesite (POSS oe F GhioTia RE ROREEE PN , 461! Scattering Shot.......... ah 288, ssi, an, “485 | Dog a Mis optvesniy tees ne acs vee: Ge Show Philadelpliaessecerrs te tuioeas ee ter hoy halal bead gate 512 Golcher, William, Halter PEO a seltseere ta boy chase ur 226 Decoying Wuckssjse.cepes case yea sek tee OOO New York. .114, 128, 76, 217, 356, 369, 417, 474 Paar. QUO Res as Ube es « -.14, 74, 148, 445, 475. Pennsylvania. . 14, "35, “94, 126, 217, 401) 492 Rhode Island.......... rege 85; od, 74, 1l4 Tennesse 'ournament,.__... is 251, 311 Texas. sve 94, 114, 148, 193, “215, 417, 455. Pee ee GAME PROTECTION. Arithmetic for Game Clubs.................. 151 Avclimatization Society,,..............4...-. 458 G. P. American Trespaseing in Canada....... 852. BUGAUHES ST. ba va atil> aaa ee ae , A479 REL OTDIA y.60-,/onaG bilo orate eee. ote een 190" Fish Question sag 0 tabdee ei animes 419 Quailin Iinois.,,.., bate tit feb x 214 OW Pyndas oy oo isos Veer ante an eee tet eee , 495: Connecticut......... 150, 170, 190, 254, ia’ a England, Shipment of Game to........ 00... Florida Illinois Asia tae ve i), \torac Cup hee a ae 3 G. P. Infringement, of the Laws Bast and WES ary Fiat aetiore. Ey pt} 5" , -296 Killing Deer for Their Bbind, vn eee 458 In Unsportsmanlike Manver. ....296 Magsachusetts......10, 51, 71, 111, 254, 814, $54 Michiana le er rhc: eae ee 31, 934) 478. Nat. Sport. Association.,...... ere qerr eee 458 National Acclimatization.......... eee ea 1 A02 Nebraska. Meuse: title feral 91, 495 Ney Ham pebikeecs. wy yeas ofan .213 New Jergey........ 71, 91, 151, 171, 313, 314, "934, 439, 478 New York,...... 150, 171, 233, 274, 296, 314, "361, "419, ‘419 North Carolina............ Wa | Be efi eee Novar Scotia: t:i021 25. Joe sees orl 11, eis OMG Fae a baie + acer icld teen oa. Sheu eee yee Pennsylyania.......... 383, 1, ‘273, bie py 495: , Qua’l Preservation......,, Teel: eaeay ot Bee ah Supervisors’ Authority............2.0+sees0e BOX AUG Grete s eiyaneee Net Save S cyat, Sea ‘10, 213, re imely+Hintee.5 ss. a4 eeenyee nee tiene $3.6 opt pias TEXOSPASSNOLIGEs iy stent ysis nae eee rae nee ae irginia........ 111, 151, 190, 264, 296, 314, aes When are Quail Properly i in Soason. med qain igeaed Who Killed the Bird?..... riers a\ste |. eh se A Fa 10 . KENNEL. NG A eens aie e tents so EL Alexandra Bench Show.. Algerian Greyhounds Anatomy of Dog...........-. wie anes ven ui Apparent Want of Nose,........... erthe earn 168 Ashcroft Kennel Club......... PS Dd ie 432 Baltimore Dog Show........ Sebi Aah 399 Bench Show Classification................... 329 Birmingham Dog Show.........)...ecee0eee, 421 Book-for Bread erasen tart. Sate cial eae nee 188 Boston Dog Bhow..................- 88, 108, 433 Blrectiing ht. Ae. so eee oie ee 147 Bratonsbiguidsiee. pled to: Teen ne 46 Briet Kennel Notes. ...8, 26, 47, 89, 127, 148, 168, 188, 209, 929, 268, 297, 309, 351, 368, 382, 399, ‘421, 482, "453, 472, "491 Canine mpanityo ses ese arenes wee ves 47. MCE ay dane s jenn eA SUD a bOOh AT Eve) Canines Meek im Spirit,..............-.000-- Canine Therapenutics................ 46, 107, 260 Qare of Dogs: ........... AB PBs see A454 127 Caring for a Good Dog........... Pert aih 368 Cat BNO er nee eee hens tc sha: oa. OL Oat Show at Philadelphia........ srsipinkt fits prego Charleston Bench Show............ rete Apeh 882 Claiming of Namen sis reeled se tbbn salsa 146 Classification of Bench Shows................ agg Cocker Spaniele ss... sie y.0 ces aee ee rasce 46 Colors of Setters and Pomters............... 490 Columbus Kennel Club Pointer............ - 66 Cost of Raising and Breaking Dogs.......... 350 Cost of Transporting Dogs............... +. OBL Crooked hepety ten ress Cadre yee 168 PandioMmmMontse, a. essen ete +e 082 Dachehunde, not Dachshunds................ 491 Detroit Bench Show..........00-s0000-- 399, 421 Distemper Curaqsnsarrrceue loco Seen) Dog and Fox Orogs................, ep tseaete 382 Dog Catcher Comes to Grief..:.. Tredsceeeeat 8 Dog Drowning a Cat.......0.,0..-c.e100008 229 Dagighteta nly ee oes sux wee eer eet ee +..209 Dow Rowonipes ts avy ae Le ee eee 297 DosPonrtraites cess ving Stalertves soa one dee 209 Dog Tax of Parig............... Pattee ae ,-188 Dog ys. Porcupine......... wy deaee eats tier obs 297 Tearing Olothes.:...,5).2sece- ees eeee - 432 Dog ie AITGatioTins J delete. yusieseat: ore ety vecese 47 Considerate Ropnrde. werrnielslearecmaeee tls 850 Reasoning Facultier................... 350 Strategem..............- Path xh ae dcr 107 Dogs as Draft Power............ Soslenteaant seth ab Briend@.......2¢+0+- be Bose T ali ae 187 Hating Hggs......, sfiaeseedbe eee LO, 189 fox Clon6 Covert. ave cstieesceeavee ess 26 ice eae Grouse and Squirrel Shoot. that Eat Fish ced Boe 0 Fac at a5 Ee . 3850 to Point Deer.. ah a dorespeh bom; 1472 Dinkelas Pedisxvoes Cisie sissies aod ae 368 Hee Suckers... ba eecs = cid ees hae ules 2 eee + «229 Hecho at Philadelphia Bench Show BARR 8 Scns 367 Wight Hundred Quail..................... +1899 English Hunting inline: %4..,. See Bornean ctl! Fatal Enthusiasm,,...-., Pele do eset p etait bia 188 Feeding Puppies......... Apes SHH sew, vee 146° Wield. Treimingen eee eects sae veg ss 2am Finishing School for Dogs Rox A Plucky. ob nite feces nia Fox’ Bite, Death from..,.... Tax Hounds noc 98 Sarees c p MUS RAMEE spats crate sp latens-c 2 « ctrseeninae ete cory en Regle......... sae sat tant et 453 GEMEPATAS eee soc nin a toed eae REN 431 SL Nine ites ty). 03. . Ov eee ate ps Derriereees Go case ics eH. cee eblees Good for Evil... .. a rpg cts Gun. Shy tees pale ~w4asbeeee eee pe ae Half Mourn fig tiv eme annie ee ew oaries we ioc toe Hartford Dog, SHOW s scasssenemosvercors era tislet Hints on Dog Breaking?s,,...-.,.., 328 Hort eet eect ii INDEX. "s/t. iL a St P:cE, PAGE. PAGE. EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE : Geen, Seth, Letter from......-....- 2000+ «104 De ate Ena aes ean ay Phi sister tte (:) (See See SOc? etre asc, ++ 2+0+-247 | Dougall Breech-Loader..........2....0s.00-6 CN Lanieeee bate Pee is -aueal Tousen. vs eee RM cng’ 226, 361 | Ducking on St. Clair Flats... 198) 148, 350, 856 Sporting Olubs and Sportsmen of Russia. ..439 Towa Fish MBE Ci Sot atee Sietheccd asta d wastes tee fll 5.429 Eclipse Loader,.........05 Dae Sie hot =o Sake Virginia Vigilantes......006..ccceecess eee 190 | Kentucky. Drein ig fete SauraTeraed Sierese OTE meal hile Elk on the Rampage........ A ar te pees Fen 216 Editor's Retavin.. 3. ee eee x c Melieod! River Trout... 0... i. et asiese nee. aH Guity: to RECAP POM ny cciaes seh. ok soe eee as. SUE English Sportsmen in America McLeod River Hatcheries Experiments with Shot-Guns....... ee 2.0 416 English Tribute to American Science....... .888 | Maine, Report for 1877................e000:s Memtebiipe Oliubsi tics retuah vec cs cies ctmencaml 454 Ernest Morris............. ats eee F Bs 190, 272, Maasachu-etts. . Ry ers sti ose: Lure MU ye canoe See alain Re ne 455 Mains inne st eee PEL wey, 150 | Mather, Fred, in England. ducal tat as Wiasltle ee cree Fire Hunting Deer in Fla,.............1.-44.. 239 4¢Hauna Borepliarieeeewe ee cel. oo .170 at the Centennial Brest QuaitinwWage.! 7): eae eo 210 Hiclispaktal aia. meee stent. fe « «wats Piper eee, er ee: «5 a iTS GS Oiler, cat ta ies ce legate et een 94 Fighting with Oogniac..... ..........e-eeees 974 | Michigan Fish Commissioner on his Trayels,. 43 | Fond of the Woods NPAT A: aes ghee. Weg. Be 454 Finland Post and Station Syatem............ 370 | Mink Infesting Trout Ponds....,............ 429 | From McKenzie River....,............- es Rirat/So0w +. teeee sens ee eae «+. ss.+-436 | Minnesota...... Sane sunene) bee eee eres 143, 880) From Sitting Bull's Stamping Ground....... -250 Fishery Question............ SPAR

«a nrettesia a dajce diet olen oreo 418 Kentucky...-... ‘34, 73, 114, 175, 195, 216, Shooting from the Hip........... teeteeeee es MEG ESOL Ree reas asuscpase comes eLehd dine pe aioe 852, 371 230, 250, 491 Shooting Suite........ cece e sees eee eeenee ees Registration Book for Sportsmen ug Wiaisd’s Same 293 TSG IRISTEND a nate scoied- fap vce 148, 176, 216, 287, 400 | Shot Display..... i gphiey fea Poste oT NY Restigouche Salmon......-.-.--+e.sepees esse Maing hc Ft Ute eh eee ee ee 950 | Shots at Running aoe Le bee simak ree MifloDepartinent, .. ws saves eens sero uee Sor: MManyplarid oes ey ar 73, 195, 250, 310, 454 | Small Bore vs. Lar eee a Se sadand sofseeelg BSG VEAL CH © 5 55 cet arherecatein) o.oo Massachusetts.....84, 54, 73, 93, 127, 176, Soft and Chilled Shot Tria: Salmon Fisheries of California 195, 215, 230, 250, 270, 287, 310, 330, M4 South Brooklyn oa pe actors: Bhall the Centennial Rifle Match be Abol- - 855, B68, 414, 454, "478 Sport in Clinton Oo., Pa,,......... - MENTO so toncic wie ie sense nf ee leiclele ake-ait less Maes “aks Michigan..... 14, 5 TA, 176, 2 05, 216, 28b, tow elect fone ebeec tara steatetey PRUE tate R. A. Abdicate ?..... afer sai Acc + BOD, , 454, 473, 491} Mexico.............. Sitting Roll SARA ET On eee sac noe ea 4 110 Minnesota.... ..... sre fee ea oh 8 287 BE Te ane Sie wep tatote yo ip telah» (lap eeeped a in Texas........ ele a2e gs a mT 436 Mississippi........- 4 t range ACCIGENE......--essenerreeeeeterenes oar ceutical he GAA eA ote Se 386 ae 383, 400, 414, 473 ie pe Chek, Boring. meaty tee. aA 54, oe f ina Oranges.........e0cesce seuss 402 Missouri........ BF te 34, O4, 454 | Table of Charges Confirmed.....,+.0.+-..055 : poten Ruan watt sand wa bi? Bette hs 110 WMeinitariarnee. oo) Mo A ue aaa ot tee att prise Bee Crows Out-General the BREBORN F Clubs in Russia. .........-....5.-.. 436 Nebraska). sits stand nese eneepr arn oe it eee 27 (Nes |: Oe oS AR oh poo So at aera? Saas Porttatta: a20 3423.26 eerie eee iat were 436 WERE Wee Saad nmssercsete , .-14, 54, 127 | Tight Shell IGEN ® 2356 ccs cole veel Poa Stealing an Elepbant............----+2--se08 272 New Brunswick. 17 13, 915, 315, 454 | Tit for Tat.-..... aaa ere ceo Stray Notes from the Hditor.......... 51, 70, 130 New Jersey...... 84, 98, 148, 175, 280, 950, To Keep Game in ait Fat aa AN SSO LET RI BLEO AAU Ps: cote cvees sis yells lalegtis a « 50 387, 310, 331, "855, "368, 491 | To Take Lead pen a Gun Sustain Established Rporting Papers........- 352 | New York,...34, 54, 73, 127, 148, 175, 216, Trouble for Ep pach hare (hg ee eS TPDSIIKR picks lddas as mice 2 $3 6 bibopesnPetest ai alan ise» ae 939, 250, 270, 287, 310, '368, '383, 434, "47a | Vancouver’s Island......02...2.+eceeeeee ees ie STARS PSY IOS eile cist 410) teal tele eee mea 332 North Garolina......-......- 195, 216, 250, 310 | Wad Board. .....+--sseer sees este ees octets ay = Waters Gra reed Dh pe ey a OA ieee, a 30 Obi 8, ea 54, 127, 195, 230, 250, 270, TVG SEGI NAST LPETATE oa oavoreetecalavare > setelsie|aie.a-4-4 soak tr To German iD CINOS fr Weeraaibiele sts Gas aly 370 330, 414, 2 a lee areata Sa gteee eb re etsy aS HASLER IRAGLRLON + > ssrane, vrs yletsoals mad b/elbletpin'e tai) 832 Oregon.......-. Soules at icelare eee Onis) He Wakeheladh, 0... cleewtess sees ine ; meoatle at Aquarium AD sigste © oh drole as Hae tee Pye: Penneylyania. pbc 34, 54, 73, 938, 127, 148, Wild Goose oe E 4 njatalgre Gomiata wah turd tet eeeees 7 Wacation Rambles in Michigan, Wisconsin and 175, 195, 216, 930, 950, 270. 287, 310, Wild Pigeon's Roost. .....++:ee+e see neeeess He Minnesota, ,.212, 234, 253, 272, 293, 312, 330, "B55, "368, "988, 409, 414, “454, 491 | Wild Rice,,........-. saat achat tect "333, 870, 356, 419, "437, 478 Rhode Island... ... 270, 287, 810, 355, 283, 491 M eet ; Wanity Wadts iver er ceaces siebeeeneanes cee 418 South Caroling...... 148, 355, 868, 383, 414, Prcron MATCHES : a Watterson, Henry. .s...0.650.-eeeees errs tee 332 "434 "454, 473 (Cuma dann 44-2 lee those ee ee tear a Wert, W: G., Death concele 5 dlelays o> “i i ov ma ee rit How Ladies Should Drees in the Field... ..472 pan. Oya inate for Fish Ponds. 546, 3h fe aT She i St eager Os Soe 118 | ee and id, SETH 114, 470, 217, 951, | Hydrophobia.........c.e47, 828, 300, 471, 490 Aquatic Plants for Fish Ponds...... 246, 254, Carver's Challenge... . 02.1.5. 6c essere nseee 415 | Long island. .14, Prk 416, 494,455, ’474,492 | Hypochondriac Canine ral aan Say 1 305, 324, 412 | Challenge Extraordinary............-.... oe 485 271, 289, 856, 884, 401, 14, 176, 356 | Iatelligent Dog. . WET ty Bass, Rapid Growth of...,..-.0...-,-. BAR o 286 | Charges for Gun8..........5+ee pence teceees 416 | Maino........ ens sd aE dh Ne Kennel Regintenie i, ele ot Peale fete nuieag rakcc hace 6 104, 286.| Chilled Shot..........0se.2+ deecaveeesoocens Maryland. ...+-2seeserers aetna re meee eal Covndon,, Ont feaee Shaw, soda eee) Collecting Spawn in Great Lakes,..,,.....,-. 305 | Choke-Bore, The First Massachusetts.....++..-- ate aan 417, 474. | Lump on Si Lae cs oe tacks Dog Paes ae Corregoni.....- +10. .<08 Usa iaasbers Ms Christmas Turkeys..... Michigan...... in Glad Gat Prin aed) 35 | Lurcher, The........++-- tals dt eal nee Hish in the Chemung........+.+++...+.- Conical Ohambers.... 0.0.2... sees e renee eee Narrangansett Gun Club Cup... +. rs-s++--- 14 | Lynchburg Dog Rhos ne Sy cecal . at nner EC ine Cee Ee ere A 17S, 230 | Nebraska... 33+ +2/ "Ge "114, 198 176, 217, _ | Maine Dog Law............ i aie d Politics Cuvier Club........... doth SeCAEe AS) 414, 454] New Jersey..54, 74, Management of Dogs. 2 Pe, shan’ ert aN ee Fish Laws an : 5 280. B56. "401, S74, "499 par iet Fishway Construction...............- Czar's Bear Preserves, ........-....225 6-224 17 Mass, Kennel Olub.. ng ae cee PaGE. Matters Abroad.....-...... fecees ey 66 Meadville Dog Show.....-..--..seee0:--20+--42L Mouthing Birds....--....--.---..........,..829 BUEN p eee shad taecior emt celiac race vee 146 Aistes Conan | SAR ELO ited t wih. ktetee etree ds dpe bite doce FT Biemarck......0..0000eee us ee er 491 PSE aCe aig eats eats = p pile hieccieth ales yeast 26 Blinese-sak dues ewerkeppeeseentweer cnn ey 208 SANGO Wy geet nyre pent arianae coho de r4-4-ons vba 147 BrucG.en se. act ih tence Fy Ree ry oh MORONS Seka as ine: - Sis apie wenn 2 «099 DUE Whe us styl oviaraces bcm Feige ER a A) 05 147 EE GhOtey Oboes cicrcrece Unies REPS aed fos o'.5¥ 6 «= 451 Guy er ot ee Ey ater aysebp ewe saad ATODREY fein ne feet oss bleh S tw aatecr epi a +107 Fame..... Pen p34 RPE NPAd Ss beet eer eta mee 309 PGND LS! eae ces ale sles ....89, 147 Island RNA MN 1 ctieed eer a a Lady Sensation... 2... 2... ..s se sese eee cee ¢ 47 Lancaster-Bello.......-2.. 062. ence rene y= S61, NT AL anc atria mae cteelece oe ae hewitt tie tel a 309 Margqnis of Wibchester. ) 451 Horned Doe Antelopes....... Fone oy eae 881 Hours When Birds Hise........ shit aceite veee LOS IEFON ABIES H lynn seielterestss +e leicisiattty-ieigieredeesl= 186 Howgate Expedition. 2. ....5..ssceesasctees 413 Toh P AG SO pate Aan Serna are nee 23, 86, 326 Ichthyological Extracts. From Naturalists’ Note Book... ..s00-:e0scceeseees Senne oee 2 Ichthyology, Questions eh rn damiceray’ 38) Indian Burial Customs.........++5 eee ora 86 Insects, Plans to Bamish..........--..2e.e0s lo6 Something About.......-.+++-+ Peete 13) Ingect Wings.:.....----. te sete Ane 184 Instinct vs. Reason...,...+..+-.s. bene fs 86 Jacksnipe in Colorado......--++.++0.-: Peete ctr Japanese in the San AOE Br erddncadbenone 15 King Bird and Bees............ na Pawtericsnt tet 186 JEN SS fo) Moret Peet at ne aes 5 King Partridges..... i Se esanbtere ++, 401, 489 TUaTANE Vn ahve pele Jere eisaee tare anne eee wewetne 413 Laplanders i SOME T PLATES leas © alviete hp bbe ooh alzl= 366 Lion Trainers........... BA) ebaicsts cee bal 9 5 Marine Carniyora..........+++ Lab eoeedens = TtOe Melanosis..... Off ocaticn Pore ae tadeie tele ste Ctelet 86 Michigan, Fauna............. nest Hane dosncd bp » 6 Mousquito, Jergey........000e eee ee es ete 125 Migratory Quail........ nos 345, 366, 380, 397 Mocking Bird’s Song....-..... oy, creel retars new Monkey, New.....seeessereee roa tid ootts ele B07 Moose for Paris Tixposition Se OA auere ATW. VEE eee itpe ecm ote ee eter olga kilets ain r's atece sate 124 Pacu Now Fish..............- 1: ¥itda Vie weannks .. 881 New Vertebrate Fossils....-. Re reel a apd, 2 moe aoe 226 INGHUS Free. cess Ave rcgvesesttmen hon t ees eect ttay Ober, List of Birds Collected DY rcetes todas 345 Octopus, Woman Drowned by............... 16 OP THLGLAT Bale, bje-t-aetert ireve-« eiefe) cP bese wale ela eles mie etd Oysters rinvekhipent, J soes, ess o Pures Pasi be dite 86 QUEER Sy cea nn eased ine see aie glare siiaie 897 Parasites in Neck of Hares....,...-......... 207 Partridges Withholding Scent................ Boe Pearls Breeding..............- fae «185 Penguins at St. Panl’s Island......,,., segwee OF at Tristan D’Acuhna...., Wet e ah P fap 3 Philadelphia Zoological Gardens Arrivals... .5, 24, 65, 105, 145, 166, 186, 247, 285, 307, 867, 897, 489 Philosophical Society of Washington, ,......,451 Pigeon’s Race With a Locomotive,.....-.... 6 ef at PO eee Oe Ci soo goeet bh Aqsee die 64 Pongo’s Death, ,,......2 ++ :eeerss rer ees wereld Prairie Chickens Going to California. Bee gen pEUOT WOLD Bolero neh iste soduarv ob as BUT Preservation of Fish Specimens.............. 4 Quail at Sea e.. c ee cece es ce ee ey »---027, 306 UnVDEXARy aes et aioe te PULSE Le as 8 489 Peouliar Plumage OL Mahe feats z 396, 413 Withholding Seent, Curious Incident. 166, “451 Random Notes From Vermont Wea SINGSC as dee ckaeetsaseeed ohabes ct ke he Remarkable Combination........ aah amet. Te ‘ Ribbon PIS: stevie cle smane tee ehtee bees. ode 64 Robin Nesting on the Ground,..,........... 489 Rodents, Growth of Teeth..... Thee fede has 55 Ruited Grouse Carrying their Young.. oooh 5 Drumming.,....380, 3Y7, 430, 450 Habits 28 sat 143, 346, 450, 469 Pheasant and Paxtdey aS +, PR 285 Salmon laGkc, mre sma iteeeilen toe te skins vi. 64 Scarlet Flamingo, Capture of. Sea Flower, Murderous..,. ,... Sea Gulls, Strange Collection Sea Lion, Sick........ Weptaleice meine celssinecsiee t Realg.... si... nes Pe OaAL Sl desis staat feewin tice Bed SeLpentercseean ce ysis s wuads ifStmem bane se Sewellel, The.........6. 005. Mae ahd aera eas Gare gae 44 Sharks....-..-s.cener Poder! bois pA eeie 23, 166 More About,........... Sreuip' stalfag bis ester 85 RiP grties) thre ces ero ee inn aes PPO ore BoA 64 Shawtl...1.:-.2.5. WES, wis aft seo wasaere eens BLT 44 Bhelle, Reversed... nese eens ces eects aces 4 In Duck’s Oraw..,.....0-.-022ee 286, 380 Siberian Natural History........0.5+-s0+-c08 186 Singing Mice.............reeeees Ac saorakione 307 Skunk, Bite, .....4...4 apeebtacote Seats nested Alabete s,usrets 397 BLA O SS LOliy aeeters pains bles CRMC thea nasties, was 451 Snipe Neating....-..-... Seis aietatats SAAB SR 397 Southern Mammals............scececeeeseees 4 Sparrow, Cute-.,....... AR ole Rae yee 385 SGU MAT LOS doe tele tetetelaia se ts vey cong claps an ta 144 Squirrels, Us They Are Heirto...,..-.,.-.-. 397 and Emasculation...... .......+-+ 470 Hibernate While Bresgites aresoo 45 of Memphis... .......-1s0206 ove 1 20 Swallows Flocking..-............csseeeresas 105 Swedish Arctic Pxpedition..,........- ASEAN 471 Telegraph Wires Kall Birds............---.4. 24 Texas, Nat. Hist. of S. W...,...--..-0.2.-.- 63 Toad SHOWGESs. «selene ees sleaneu Restjuee sendsier 166 Tortoises as Weather Indi¢ators............- 105 Trout, Growth OF. ..1...8sceensees sseeee ens 325 Venus’ Slippers... .. ccc teers eect eect e eens 23 WVATLAGS TOMO fe eo nlelcfe aeieey beat sen 3.2 viery ,-G3, 144, 186 Wapiti Antler... /.....2....202.++ ue e227 White Buck of Cape Cod............--- ebb 380 Whitefish, Habits........ (apart teen ot 267, 397 Sex OLventsstasyee seca Cerpent .». 430 White Whale for Hurope.........sssessenee 86 Wal Gamelan icc cee es facies cusses eaten ey 247 Waldo gy cesin aves eens TARA Sean Bat bert excep 452 WilRigsOm. , ATES Remington Rifle........,.+. hes, baat, atte 194| New Jersey...... 8, 27, 55, 68, 106, 126, 146, 167 | Fall Flowering Herbaceous Plants........... "909| Dauntless and Wanderer............... .. B56 Rifle Balls and Grayitation........ mig ofictinec 274| Now York........ 8, 27, 55, 68, 88, 167, 373, 481 | Farm, Picture of............... Ae. tere ee jy) Dorchester iG.) itive en wae: oe 94, 168, 210 Rifle Gallery in a Church.......... a ae 275| Qhiv....... aE, ey F 126, 167, 49 | Fashion in Gardening........6esseeeeeeeaees 95| Fair Hayen Regatta.............. 94 Rifle on Running Game.. POM Tee ee G86; 5165| MLOroparsh. cae cae SEL ee eee 8g | Fern Catalogue............ NH ENR PES |) lh uta Rl Mel oir ig aa 5d REN eee can Rifle Twist..........sse.ee00: Boe es ...275| Pennsylyania....... 8, 27, 55, 68, 87, 88,106 | Field Poisons...) 05 .s.e.eicsenvesedensees 45| Flushing Regatta oe Rigby vs. Sharps Rifle Match......... ON eA 430 146, 167, 183 | Flax Cultivation in the West. . Halifax Harbor Ohampionship-,....... 98 Schoverling & Daly Gold Badge...........+.- 465 | Rhode Island.........0...c.0sceceveue ...8, 63 | Florida Colonization...... eats aH che, ED Hudson River ¥ C BN By Scotland, Letter from..... Cee ttcdateaies Pie ceewad|) SVEIGTOn ts. n ces re a eraioe bores ite tan Set 8, 107 Floriculture as a Science.................0s 307| Indian River..,... whe Scotch Protest......+-- Peel eat AGG) Vineitid Sint te, eel ee ere 68, 167 | Forest in Central America...... potest cee .. 65| Dong Branch. ......5 0... de eee eee eee HO Og -3 oggeneepaG cube sider ce Mig WV ABCOUBEN chines ae ca mantras gee 8, 27, 55, 68, 6g | Forest Preservation. ...../...00.s0eseee scene 347| Maine Regatta. . tetereeceee presse tesa ee vee TD Wranele.......-2-s 50-6 Peer as aa 92, | Clergymen's Fish Stories.. ,.......... ss:-s ¢g | Fruit, Hating...... ete hea ts ee Te Cee s7| ManhattanYC....... Cee ae ret ea 109 Scotsmen, A Reply tothos nn Py ces eet es 115 | Codfishing Near New York..............0... $99 | Bungus, A Huge... si... essa ees paonene 203| Martha’s Vineyard....... Pt se io 4 ven 94 Belph Declines, ........seeeceeeeeeee toners 33 | Connecticut, Sport in Hastern...... pret, 67 | Germinative Fores of Seed,...... ee ees 125| Nahasset ¥ C...........:..... >a Bb or Soc 28 Shall We Have More Rifle Ranges........... 954 | Coral Fishing..,........ ED arin “189 | Great Lakes, Origin of..........0...e000-0ee ST | | ING WAnKEBAy heise aev tne wetumrewss .75, 154 Sharps Hammorless Riflo...........0+2ee2s0- B88 | DIpsey ounce ces aaalicy eels Meahied, “Ny cert g | Grindelia Robusta for Ivy. Poison........05., £2 Nowburg Bay Regatta. ..ccccssssee. sees. 15 Sharpshooters’ Union...... 872 | Wels in Mill Wheelg......,...c... ........, 19g | Hardness of Woods.,..-......0...02+..0 00s NOWDOLE RIOD Taylan vere 15, 28, 48, 75, ae Tall Shooting. ......se.++0+0- Fish in Market and the Fishite Fleet. ..8, 26, House Dinnta, fess since ss ental New Mochelle INS ices rec ose the sth Binds Team Pictures........+.- APE ee Pe 55, 64, 87, 106, 126, 155, 167, 188, 228, Hyacinths, Hints on........,..-. ING Wo VOTKERVS Uist Nile snianed ous ceailee tare 15, 38 Two Identical Scores........seeeeseeeeeceres 249,268, 289, 308, 831, 356, 373, 392, | Hyacinths in Mississippi Pavovia Y ©... os... sees ee eee es wehaedst anak ; Upset of Bullots........-0e2eeeseeeeeees a 399, 414, 434, '453, 481, 491 Selection................ Py Rs 207 | Port Haron ¥ ©........s..00s aS Tf Where We Differ from Col. Peel. secevseesee.873| Fishing Extraordinary........,.. Bw tbat 97 |Ice Machine...... SSAA EY te ges At i on 95 | Portland, Me., oe oa Wimbledon Team of 1878......1 .s..eeseeees 158 Teale Tora: «5 oes ete Pee 55 | Immortelles.... 0... ..0. sce resets sees ee esas Gb QkineyY 05, Meena ttn annem » 48, 210 Winchester Repeating Rifle Trial. ..... 2 955 | Fish Hooks, Manufacture of..... ras ae 373 | Improvement of Land by Sheep Culture.....227) thyme for Yachtemen.....esessses0. Sgoune Winchester Rifle, Model of 1876............. 975 | Fresh Water Codlings..... ......cseecesces 435 | India Rubber Producing Plants.............. 208| Rochester Y C...........2...22005, restos "15 Worse than Moribund on Rifle Matters....... Sob (Game sMshin ts ces cascode cecemenne wert 14g | Ivy from Stratford..... see eect eect e seer eeey 106 | Sail for Cat Boit.s step p Otani 357 Watching Bullets...,.....-esseeeeeeeees 158, 194 |"Gloucester Fishing Ploet ................... 414 | Lvy Poison,........... Saati aret ats Gut st, AUSTISHITE IY Ol. a aaaueeneerra gn arene 317 MatcHes : " Grayling Fishing in the Sauble............... 88 Jerusalem Artichoke............. Spateeritiens ote 45 Shrewsbury Y C...... ........ Anewslepeance 154 American-Canadian.......cccereeeeeees 93, 113 | Great Western Piscatorial Club.............. 481 | Land of Wonders.........22c eee eseeences ens 45 | Sophia Emma vs. Coquette...,......,.... 129 Baltimore.........--e200+ Normer st 33, 72, 92 | Halibut, A. Monster......... Oe ws hy. 145)) PayettingsShrabss 2. ea wet aneiaens « Titusville, Fla., Regatta...... nelewniates . 154 v8, Washington. ...-s.eseeeeee eee 936 | Herring Fishery.................0..0.00.., 399 | Leaf of Life.......... sen aun tee WNGHtGNE Cnt fettis, fees soe a 169 isto st skh ce saute teh gece baeseh team nes 441 How An Old * Salar’? Got Salted. 00002200. 491 | Life Plant....... . Yachting in Blue Waters........... < steens 376 Marksemen’s Badge.......6..+seseee scenes How the Cossacke Catch Sturgeon........,.. 399 | Luting for Trees....-....., Whitestone, L. L, Regattta............. +. 48 California... .... wea cbBe 335, 441, 459, 479, 197 Ice Fishing, Gurley Lake............... or: 45 | Meat, ‘To Keep Fresh....., PRE RH: ABA EPS es 7| Boarixe: Ee eeele ies sear iA aE ay .195 | Jordan, Fishing in the...................005- 55 Mexican Useful Plants..........-.002scs0. 65| Amateur Oarsmen Regatta...,,.... +. 210, 238 Victory..... art eee be 153 | Labrador Fisheries.........---.........00.. 106 | Mushrooms................ 247, 267, 285, 348, 367 | Analoston Boat Club..............- ieaseee 210 ve. Mass......--. .- (ones a see § 5a) MGHROU TIGER SRE Leh ccali/s ses atelettn ede patente 67 | National Trotting Association................ 367; Atgonauta vs. Neptune.......-.....++. +++ 168 THARICATON,, oar eiean Sobral wsctaaeltcnse 858 | McBride’s Flies.........0..2 sceeease .......399 | New York Horticultural Society..... 165, 348, 367| Canoe Notes. .......sseeeeesseeeerenceenes 109 Chicago Mid-Range Match. ..1......+00-+.. 227 | Mackerel Fishery.......... SARA bce ee e859) | ODUM Tae eta ene nc esterele singer aieeeloi g5| Columbia in Hogland..........ssssss.sss0s #21 GUMOTATALL yi cnet eee ee de) ECU ee "286, 490 | Monster Turtle............ eet bord. 55, 106 | Orchids as Florist’s Riu work cheek OLN are 967| Cornell's Regatta...................22200. 210 Conlin’s.., 237, 274, 286, $15, 385, 868, 872, 888 | Parmachene Lake.........., mee are. 55 | Ornamental Trees....,..... ge oot ele daze g 145 | Courtney Challenges America......+....-. 422 Connecticut. ..52, 90, 113, 153, 172, 173, 194, Suit Nota eee 0 Lone Ore Ale eee 373 | Pigeon Show at Aquarium.............. 431, 499| Davis vs. Ton Eyke..-......60:seeeereae 210 214, 315, 354, 388, 441, 459 | Proaching and Its Effects...........- 4.0.00 97 | Pines, Germination of...... PR res: ways 99g | Detroit Regatta. .... 1... 0+ .-sseeeeeee eens 48 Creedmoor.....42, 52, 72, 91, 112, 191, 152, Queer Capture of Pike....,, Hess ae Biase 55 | Plant Manure...........essesees sorsivels Bis 4h 471| Drawback to a Portable Canoe............. 169 172, 214, 237, 274, 296, 315, 834, 853, Rats, Fishing for....... .........0 BA 7 10¢ | Plants in Sleeping Rooms................-.. 393| Hlizabethport Regatta......--.s..6. sees 169 _ » . 872,496 | Red Fish of Idaho.......-....sscescteeecees 4g] | Poison Ivy Cure..........-s epee eeee reece ees 45| Empire Navy... 2-20. + ssssee ese ee need ee ee 129 Dearborn Meeting.........- foe ene 153, 193 | Relics of Ancient Sport............ceeceeeeus 389 | Poison Sumachs.......... ule bsieiele RAL ores 908 | Bureka BO. .........seceee cep seceeeecees 169 TDR eAhy tie cence eanige sehr tated elds:| Rio Grande Urontis esl) Gases sce aes 67 | Prairies Treoless....- sess eeseessessseeeee 145| Fast Time Through a Plume............... 2 Elcho Shield Match...........05- Cehar owe 2 Siimon Canhingert Leeda ces eee nee 9g | Pressed Leaves for Winter....... whites sy nie 7| Plushing Rogatta............ stesseees 163, 169 tries Vertue wepereseaielies sate cy seeteae + Salmon Fishing on the Rhine................ 167 | Queens Co. Pair..........25..2............. 1g6| Gramercy BC... 1.2... cc ee erect ee eee 129 Glen Drake........se.eeeses. 194, 255, 287, re Seal Catch for 1877 Rain rea. ea... a. Meena rer assy eecl hee 7| Gramercy ys. Friendly..................... 168 Helvetia vs, Zettler......... 194, 255 | Seal Fishing...................... Roman Hyacinth............ tant ees erecuee 347 | Hosmer vs, Driscoll..,.......+......+++ 2+ +128 ACA RaT Hi = elton higeia. c+ te nena sarod ae 3|Shad Fishing........ .... g| Boom, To Coola............. Sddhi cans reeeio 45| Hanlon ys.Ross..... fr tar esses ete nee ees 210 Trish-American and Greenwich Club Match. Sliadiin thie Prdson....... ccs, sds pinnes cen 399 | Roots, Keeping... ....+....seecec eset ner eens 995| Harvard and Yale.................e00 9s -. 357 52, 93 | Shad Question..........0.0. scssleeeseees ROSS ATROIO MISE Ns Fie oP yen ee One 95| Harvard Regattay.......... 2.e.tsse. wee 357 Maral aa hee cadd-c ive noes Sek eee snes 62| Shark, Hanl.......... eee: ean aes. 88 | Bose Slips........ sss. ve se seca eee eeeeterene 6| Hartford R C..........-.. bee stern eee eee 168 Massachusetts....38, 52, 12,92; 98, 118,195, | Shark'a Liver... ....-....-+2ssceeeecse eee ees 106 | Rough Notes from the Northeast............ 6| Lakeman BO... sess esse sees essen es 158, 154, 194, 214, 284, 236, 254,295, 884, _| Sheepshead Fishing....... (rte ria Saal ac oe 27 | Sheep Oulture..........0seee seers eee 208, 347| Long Branch Rowing Assoc '315, 353, 388, 372, 419, "459, 479 | Siberian Tish.......2...-cescccsseseceuceues 453 | Sheep Raising in New Mexico................ 433| Louisiana Am IRA ........04--..5 «ss Wational Rifle Club........+.leecceesecuees Gress) CUTE W OTEUeG Ub ares eee ee 434 | Simple Ornament. ......-..s..5..+222+45-- 453| Lowell.....,....- eee New Jersey.....83, 52, 72, 98, 178, 955, 388, | Split’Bamboo Rods for Eugland............. 491 | Skeleton Leaves... .......20...+.4 i as SACO ig¢| Lmnther vs. Morris..:... : "419, 459, 479, 496 | That Shark’s Oil.........2.0ecsseecereeseeee 14g | Soot as a Fertilizer.......-.0..-4..00, CIES G) Metropolitan A. BoA. cee, 28, 48, 94 Hew Orleans....255, 274, 286, 388, 819, 479, 496 | Thames Anglers, Trouble Among............ 9g | South Carolina Cucumbers........0...s. 004. 327| Mississippi Valley Oarsmeon,............... 238 New York....92, 93, 113, 173, 194, 214, 936, Trout Fishing at Tim Pond, Me............- 435 | Squirrels as Gardeners.............+-2.+.00. 195| Motto fora Birch Canoe.........6-..ereres 28 255, 986, 315, es 353, 388, 405, 446, "496 Trouting Among the New Hampshire Hills. ..19¢ | Sting Remedics..., 00.20.0000 sees epee ee 95,125| Nassau Boat Ghibc send au slacks be Stefiege, pee 189 Oswego-Bolloville......22+eceeecbeouseees 32 | Worms for Bait..............-. Soest nuloaas hae ‘BiB Strawberries, Origin of the Various Classes. . Nereid Boat Club, 2... .2s.vesesses. vee e A8D South cae Paani ee re Be oe come u ——_—_e—____ es ee Rete a : 413, 430 a ee a SM Abhay NAH, te ae Vir inia. Cee a AAL Symphitum cinale Varieratum........... 909 New HOW ASSOCIELON. cece cee eee eevee Lae Mt an ee ee Se re WOO D LAND, FARM AND Tea Leaves for Cleaning Heke oP aki OIA 125 Nonpareil Regatta a ee i oe.) wie 4S Zottler’s. 30, 73, 237, 255, 815, 316, 34, 388, 419 GARDEN. Topaced in dndia 00 001,313 4. Sree eaeaeee 65| Oneida Boat Club............+. teseeees + 238 2 eet - mapas eae Sie ed Sauls Soh MAR On en 398 eee R os se saeedeeenees heey ctevseueee aes i t seeancseesaces tnrentnere esses o+-.- 40 | Trambplanting....,,...0.2+.eseeseenseeeeeee 227 SWOZO LUACG. ss. sen eseres - SEA AND RIVER FISHING. | amorican Pomological Society.............0. Gel spraryelavtane oyesEutaenat eae eae 95 | Owaseo Lake Regatta...... Adventure With a Salmon..... ish Fehosetanie .. 414) Aquarium Coment.........205 see eeeeeeee G2 'Trees,-A rook esis Hamtiinme us ls.tcnee jG) Palisade BoG wie. pce eee eect iae oe Ailanthus Worms for Gut Lengths eG better sferes 48] | Arctic Woodlands.............. es atalsfotd te since Be RE TE Sb bd Coat eee aT 45 Princeton Regatta, oe tear io Ly pelcley Alligator in Detroit River.....-csssesesereces 88 | Artillery Plant for Windows....... Broad » 45 | Wax Flowers. +c... scs2 0s seerss ees pire digecd 307| Resolute BO... cece esse eens , Angler's Gatechism......+..+ Seated ....146 | Asparagus in Old Times..... Se ie Nome 25 | Weather Signs.......ss:sssesccseeecee.s...-285| Riverside RO,...s2.-.... ee Aes ee 129 Baits for Bass..... Sameeee ate x vshavs g soabateya we chore volt 491 | Autumn Grocuses and Colchiums.,.......... 923 | Weather Wisdom.............-. ee eed: 186| Saratoga Single Sculls. ........s..ssseesees 75 Bass Fishing.......ceeerses Pc tes|s 6 atletnye RAST ASD) CATATON SUIGUR LAOS 5 J alanc dn ssl neincr ee eles cite + aol el VGEUR MINE ew ufetas cscnree cE beret sei ieee 125| Season of 1878 Be ee, Re Jee was 422 Gonditions for.......+.+..: 373, 485 | Autumn Leaves and Ferng............... Fo ba 5) MAAS )o) ord SVT CD) 2 ee, Te ee 5 Sebago Lake Regatta..... 2.9. veeeeeyeues 48 In Lake Brid.....-s-.sese eens 67 | Barometer Rises, Why?......... a seatbe statai ale 5 | Hauer ta hinted ct ctsrs cea ence Im ettose sakes ioeetiee so acces Seven Hundred Miles ina Wherry......... 154 Black Bass Fishing in Jan......,.+..-+ erase 453 | Begonia Weltoniemsis.......-+.-+.2 seer sens 45 | White Ash of New England.,... d Shawmut Rowing Club,........ b nehe ed « +210 Brier NOTES: Brungvigia. .-.s.ssyeseecseeves ritlecatat es . 847 | Wild Rice and Celery..... i ota ees pene Six Hundred Miles in a Canoe....,...+.... 307 California.......- eS pr eer 97,106 | Budding Fruit Trees.... .....+secsee---- ss «« 25:| Wildwood Poisons s........¢lseceecsscs see Thames, Eng., Champion.,....... dial oi a 15 (CHEETA dame yore tts, ak ee raged oR Pe eee ots, ele ath thir oniptaar 45 post nian toe oe pees Pets i 129 Connecticut........--- 8, iD, 68, 4 alamagrostis Arenarea........c.scecereeoe> 267 : OLE MOS tis aang eer adie tak celaripeieate ata Delaware....... OP AE eared) eres ID 106 | Charms of Natural Scenery..........4+.2+005 ¢| YACHTING AND BOATING. Upper Hudson River Association.. Plorida. 2.2.1 ..+%+ bacaentean 68, 4i4, 434, 481 | Chickens, Food for........-. teed ernst +... 186 | YACHTING : Vespers. Sebel! on teta mks a sigr meer ates ; 167 | China Asters,......-...sesesceesenees Ses tect 86] Alert Y Ad gs Ns staat rut pedi ttey scHbeinbtd 15a ov iking Boat Club.. ea eS sie aT esis nete tates nreeave B07 Colorado Beetle in Kurope........-...++04-5- 186} Americus Regatta Sa a at Fie yates Gift) Wancinian ost. foc neeeede as selene Rrrriry , 210 Corn Protected from Rats.,.. ......... en 471) Atlantic Y C....... use kts Pete alee 168, 169 Voyage of the Paper Cano6........1.....5- 74 Crassula Coccinea..... Sy ee orp ete are Zo SBOE ys ve Ges oy oe oen nt taney sis eeleare ciara 28. 48, 75| Wesleyan Regatta.........¢ceeeeer eee eeees 210 seageey ---.-106, 167, i91 | Gneumbers i in Russia......csssceseeceeseeee 251 Boat for Florida........ ..,-+0see0+4+304, 4921 Vale College Regatta... .....sseee veeeeere2dO What This Index Represents. we +S. 3 ——_ —-——_—_ Attention is called to the foregoing Index, which affords , perhaps, the best possible eswm:? of the field covered, by the Forest aNp Srzgam anpD Rop AND Gon. The most cursory ion of the topics discussed in the several departments will show the aim and scope of the Journal. Under the first division—Answers to Correspondents—for instance, there are of which more than one hundred relate to the Kennel, nearly one hundred and fifty to the Gun or Rifie, and the remaining three hundred to Fishing, Each of the divisions of the examinati jndexed five hundred and sixty replies, Fish Culture, Game Protection, Natural History, Recipes and the wide range of subjects, concerning which our readers are constantly seeking information. Index represents an equal range and variety of readable and invaluable matter falling within that department. The total number of such indexed subjects approaches three thousand. This represents the work of the paper for six months, or a total of nearly six thousand for each year. The Forust AND SrrzamM AND Rop aNnD Gun is a twenty-four page weekly Journal, published by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 111 Fulton st., New York. Terms, $4 per year, Send for a sample copy. E Ter wme,Four Dollars n ‘purnil Ten Cents a Copy. AMERI — — OR SS SP CAN NEW YORK, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1877. | oem nadie ee Volume 9.—Noa, 1. No, 111 Fulton St., N. W. (Translated from the Portuguese for Forest and Stream.) THE GRY OF A LOST SOUL.* WN that black forest, where, when day is done, With a serpent’s stillness glides the Amazon, Darkly from sunset to te rising sun, A cry, as of the pained heart of the wood, T he long, despairing moan of solitude ; And darkness and the absence of all good Startles the traveler with a sound so drear, So full of hopeless agony and fear His heart stands still and listens, with his ear, The guide, as if he heard a dead-bell toll, Starts, drops his oar against the gunwale’s thole, Crosses himself, and whispers ‘‘ A lost soul !— “No, Senor, not a bird. Iknow it well— It is the pained son] of some infidel, ‘Or cursed heretic that cries from hell. Poor fool! with hope still mocking his despair, He wanders shrieking on the midnight air, For human pity and for Christian prayer. “Saints strike him dumb! Our Holy Mother hath No prayer for him who, sinning unto death, Burns always in the furnace of God’s wrath * Thus to the baptized Pagan’s cruel lie, Lending new horror to that mournful ery, The voyager listens, making no reply. Dim burns the boat lamp, shadows deeper round From giant trees with snake-like creepers wound, And the black water glides without a sound, But in the trayeler’s heart a secret sense Of nature, plastic to benign intents, And an eternal good in Providence, Lifts to the starry calm of heayen his eyes, And lo ! rebuking all earth’s om’nous cries, The Cross of pardon lignts the tropic skies! : * Father of all,” he urges his strong plea, “Thou lovest all; thy erring child may be Lost to himself, but never lost to Thee! “‘Allsouls are Thine; the wings of the morning bear None from that Presence, which is eyerywhere ; Nor hell itself can hide, for Thou art there; Through sins of sense, perversities of will, Through doubt and pain, through guilt and shame and ill, Thy pitying eye is on Thy creature still. Wilt Thou not make, Eternal Source and Goal! In Thy long years, life’s broken circle whole, And change to praise the cry of a lost soul?” +o For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, A Grouse Hunt in Sweden, tersund, the capital of the Province of Nordland, in the iterior of the north of Sweden. The little place is most beau- ‘tifully situated on the shore of *‘Storsjon” (Grand Lake), one of the larger inland lakes of the country. Dotted all over with Pirch-covered islets, it is surrounded on three sides by high hountains; to the north the ‘‘ Offerdals,” to the south the *“Orviks,” while to the west the ‘‘ Areskutan’”’ raises its snow-clad head some 8,000 feet above tidewater. Expecting some good shooting during the week or more we were obliged to stay in the place (for it was in the latter part of August), we had brought with us our John Manton and our Russian setter, Finn, ‘‘a tried friend on many a bloody ficld.” And just here let us say a few words 7 memoriam of the best dog it ever was our good fortune to possess. When yet a pup he was presented to.us by a friend in Finland ; hence his name. As full gro as of medium size, Strongly built, broad chest, rather long body, and short legs; head large, ears thin, but not very long; eyes large, full of in- itelligence ; color white, with large spots of light brown ; hair Jong and coarse, even on the head, and somewhat inclined to ®urling. On the whole a very homely beast. He was ex- tremely intelligent, and easily trained; faithful and good- Batured, The first day we took him out in the field he be- [* This poem was written by His Imperial Majesty Dom Pedro IL., Bm- peror of Brazil. The cry of the Campanero, a Brazilian bell-bird, re- ‘Sembles the slow tolling of a church bell, You hear his toll, and then 4 pause for a minute, then another toll, and then a pause again, and then atoll, and again a pause. Then he is silent for six or eight min- ‘ites, and then another toll, and so on, Actaeon would stop in mid- chase, Maria would defer her eyening song, and Orpheus himself Would drop his lute to listen to him, so Sweet, 80 Novel and romantic is BY! € toll of the pretty snow-white Campanero. To the Buperstitious Half—breed the note is one of horror, for he believes it to be the cry of ‘Soul condemned to the torments that the Chureh prescribes for the datined,—EHp,] ‘ ANY years ago we had occasion to visit the town of Os-’ haved like an old dog. I think I can safely say he never in- tentionally flushed a bird unless ordered to do so. He was a first-class retriever on land or in water; never much ofa ranger. The greatest ranger in the world could not beat him to find game. His power of scent was marvelous and his en- durance incredible. Finally, he was a first-class ‘‘reporter;” which term, as applied to a dog, may not be understood in this country, but is not unusual in Sweden, where a great deal of woodcock, black game and partridge shooting is done in very close covert. The term signifies that the dog, having found the game, but not seeing his master, barks out from the point, hunts up his master, ‘‘reports” by wagging his tail or some other doggish expression, and leads him directly back to the game. After we had hunted Finn for a season, we taught him this simply by hiding ourselves when he came on a point, and let him stand. Probably he remained on the point for an hour or more, and then he got tired of it, and as it was not in him to fiush the bird, he retreated quietly and found us. We led him then at once to the game and shot it. Repeating this a few times he took it as a matter of course, and would after- ward never remain for five minutes on the stand unless he saw us in the neighborhood. We hunted with this most excel- lent animal for ten seasons. After this digression we will con- tinue our narrative. At the hotel where we were staying, arrived the same day from Norway a young English baronet, whom we will call Sir Francis S., on his way to Stockholm. We had met Sir Francis before—as true a gentleman and as accomplished a sportsman as you would wish to meet. Seeing us provided with dog and gun, and himself also having a fowling-piece with him, Sir Francis proposed to join us the following day ina tramp in the mountains. Agreed. Our landlord fur- nished us with a sailboat and guide, and we set out next morning ; but as hardly a breath of air ruffled the placid waters, we did not reach our objective point at the foot of the mountains until evening, very tired indeed from constant pull- ing nearly the whole time. At a small farm-house, near the lake shore, we spent the night, and here we hired another man and a pony to carry our provisions, blankets, etc., and also our expected large bag of grouse. At 4 o'clock the next morning it was broad daylight, and we started. Following a cattle path through a dense forest of spruce and pine, on a rather steep ascent, we proceeded for five or six miles and emerged on an upland moor, where our guide, himself a hunter, told us we would find orr-fogel (black- game), And so we did; for within a quarter of an hour Finn came to a stand. Up went a dozen or more nearly full grown birds, and down went four of their number. We followed the direction the birds had taken, found them again somewhat scattered, picked up one after another, found two or three old cock-birds, and in about two hours had bagged nine brace. We were now on the bank of a beautiful little mountain lake, where we sat down to rest, refreshing ourselves with some ex- cellent ‘‘Otard” Sir Francis brought with him all the way from London, took a smoke, and then resumed our upward tramp through another belt of timber, stunted and gnarled, the path more rocky and steep at every step. Finally, after along and tedious march, we came out on an open, gently sloping terrace or table land. Naked granite ledges predomi- nated, but in the declivities where soil had gathered was fine grass land, interspersed with patches of heather, dwarf birch (Betula nana), and several varieties of wild berry shrubbery. To the east and west this plateau extended for several miles, but to the north, within a distance of a mile, the very tops of the Offerdals mountains rose in precipitous cliffs to the height of more than 1,000 feet. Pasturing on the grass-land were quite a number of cattle, mostly milch cows, for this was the satra (summer pasture) of our landlord of the previous night, whose son Eric was our man with the pony, In a sheltered nook on the bank of a little mountain stream stood a comfort- able loghouse, with stables and a cattle pen. Summer pas- tures of this kind, often miles away from the homestead, be- long to nearly every farm in Northern Scandinavia, where the cattle are sentearly in spring and kept all through the summer and fall, invariably guarded by women, the farmers’ daughters or hired girls, who milk the cows and make butter and cheese. The satra now before us was presided over by Hric’s two sisters, a couple of handsome girls, with clean cut features, fine figures, rosy cheeks, dark blue eyes, and a ‘‘ profusion of golden curls.” Haying heard nothing from home for some time, they were yery glad to s2e their brother, and our whole party shared in the welcome. Tired and hungry, haying had nothing to eat and very little rest since early in the morning, we lost no time to spread our stores, to which our amiable en- | tertainers added the freshest of butter, the sweetest of milk and the richest of cream fo our coffee, with bread of oatmeal, very brittle and thin as paper. After a most hearty meal we lit our pipes, and lying down to rest outside the house, were s00n wrapped in the arms of Morpheus. We were the first to wake up, rather late in the afternoon, and missing our dog, we rose to our feet and looked around. Some 200 yards or more off we observed Master Finn, head erect and tall extend- ed, marching ahead as gravely and slowly as an alderman ina Fourth of July procession. Apparently he was on some trail, and we let him have his own way, expecting every moment to see him come toa point. But no! On he went until he was nearly out of sound of my whistle, when 1 called him back. Rousing the whole party, we took our guns and ammunition and started for the place. The dog soon resumed the trail, following it quite a distance without any result. If was plain that the birds were running, and probably ptarmigans, for the girls had told us they had seen plenty of them every day. We were just deliberating what fo do when Eric pointed to naked ledge some hundred yards ahead, where a whole covey of birds were standing in full view. A moment later they took flight and sailed away a short distance, lighting ina thicket of dwarf birch. Neither of us had seen fhese birds before in their native wilds, and we were very anxious to have a shot at them—in fact that was our principal object in climb- ing that rough mountain side up tothe satra. We sent our friend on a circuitous route to the other side of the copse and then went for them ourselyes with the dog, leaving the guides behind, and taking care to make as little noise as possible. We succeeded in reaching the edge of the thicket without dis- turbing the birds. Here Finn came to a dead point, and with our gun ready for action, we entered the coppice with rapid Strides. Apparently we took them unawares, for up they went helter-skelter, on all sides around us, scattering in every direction. ‘Three or four flew directly over the head of my companion, and he made a fine double shot. We also brought down the same number, and as they had lighted all around us, within 200 yards, we lost no time to follow themup. At first they lay pretty well, and we got two more brace within the next half hour; but after that they commenced again running and we heard their whistling on all sides. The dog would take the trail, but could not get up to the bird, who was run- ning ahead faster than Finn, always 100 yards orJmore ahead. At last we got tired of this; it was rather late, and we started for the house and our supper. On the way,back, in a deep ravine, we Came unexpectedly on another covey of ptarmigans, of which on the first rise webrought down three, and that was the last we got of them, for they sailed far away out of sight. In the meantime our kind hostesses had not been idle, and we found spread on the table a meal that might even tempt an epicure. ‘There was a large dish of the “speckled beauties,” as the piscatorial correspondents of Formst {ann Srream like to call them, for the brook was just full of them, and the girls knew how to catch “‘ oring,” as is the name in that part of the world; then some of the black game we had killed in the morning, baked with salt pork, offered a‘imost tempting dish; then fresh butter, milk, bread and coffee. This was all, as far as we remember, and we did ample justice to the repast. Again we stretched ourselves down on the ground for a quiet smoke and to enjoy the view, which}was magnificent. To the east a large part of the Pruvince of Nordland wag spread out, a beautiful panorama of woodland/and water, in- terspersed with cultivated fields. To thejsouth—it‘seemed at our feet—expanded the glorious Grand Lake, a mirror in a framework of rugged mountains, and far away to the west Aviskutan raised its snowy head in solemn grandeur, It was now bed time—past 10 o’clock.:.gThej sun had just set, but its parting rays spread yet a flood of light on the sum- mits of the western mountains. “he hall was cleared—the stranger’s bed Was there of mountain heather spread.” And on such a bed we slept very comfortably*indeed through the short summer night. Rested and greatly refreshed by a good ablution in the cool water of the brook, and afler an ample breakfast, we prepared to leave early/next morning. And herecomes in the least bit of romance, 4 We were much pleased with the eritertainment, and felt yery grateful to the ! time when, im one excursion, L girls, who had had a great deal of trouble for our sake. My friend spoke about pay, but I explained to him that an offer of that kind would never do. apparently they considered us as guests. We had come there with their brother, and it was plain that the old folks at home had given insftuctions to treat us hospitably at the setra, They were people in good cir- cumstances. But our English friend, with plenty of guineas in his pocket and elsewhere, on saying good-bye, pressed in the band of each girl a gold coin with the image of “ Her Most Gracious Majesty,” which we explained (our friend not being versed in the Norse tongue) that they (the girls) must hold as keepsakes in remembrance of our visit. Bloshing and courtesying, they grasped the hatids of the dwnor for kissing —a mark of respect among the peasantry of that country to men of great estate, But my friend would not.understund it in that way. He was equal to the emergency, and with be- Ppaeee decorum imprinted a kiss on each pair of those rosy ips. . © Honi soit qui mal y pense.” Our return was taken by a much longer but Jess precipitous route, the same path in fact by which the cattle make their yearly journeys to and from the satr@ For seyeral hours nothing of interest occurred. We hurried on, wishing to reach Grand Lake and return to Ostersund as quickly as pos- sible. Finn was at my heels most of the time. But toward noon, in a thicket of young pines close to the path, he suddenly came toa point, Of course we were ready, and out of the thicket darted half a dozen or more small birds, not much larger than pigeons, We got one each. This was a covey of Hijerpar (Vetr. bonase), the small woodgrouse, ‘I'hey settled ina cluster of large spruce trees, not far away, Reloading, we went there without delay. We had seen plainly where they lighted, but look as we may we could nov discover them among the thick branches. At last Eric got his eyes on one and tried to point him outtous. But no; we could not see him, and we gaye our gun to the young man, telling him to shoot the bird, which he did. We then, with our friend, lay down to rest. Welet Eric keep our piece, with permission to shoot any birds he could discover in those big spruces, And, right enough, he soon shot two more. We moved now only a short distance to a fine spring, the location of which was well known to our guides, and here we spread our luncheon, refreshing and resting ourselves for a coliple of ours, Then on again toward Grand Lake, which Was yet some ten miles away. After proceeding some dis- tance our path Jed us along the shore of a long but narrow lake, Our guides had before this told us that in this vicinity, if anywhere, we might find the “ cock of the woods, the great Capereailzie,” (Letrao urogalius), whose acquaintance Sir Francis was yery anxious to make, this being, in fact, the principal object for his joining us om this excursion, In an- ticipation of such an eyent we had loaded our pieces with much coarser shot and heavier charges of powder. We had passed for the lash hour or more through an open pine forest of heavy timber, with a low wdergrowth of heather, upland eranberry and blueberry vines; but although Finn had been industriously at work he had not found anything. We came now fo an opening in the forest, a kind of low meadow or Marsh, running up from the lake some distance into the tim- ber. In this opening were scattered here and there small blueberry patches, the shrubbery two or three feet high. At one of these patches, on the very bank of the lake, our dog made same; advanced, creeping a few steps, and then threw himself flat down, as was his habits when under the influence of a strong scent. We did not doubt for a moment, nor did our men, that here we had found what we were in search of. On our suggestion we intended to advance from the lake side into the copse, in order to drive the birds toward the timber; but before this manceuver could be executed, up rose, all of a sudden and with a tremendous noise, some eight or ten birds, within twenty feet from where we stood. ‘truth com- pels us to say that at this, the best opportunity we had during the whole trip, we got only two birds. They got up before we were quite ready for them, and Eric with his pony and the other nan were between us and the game when rising Goth of us missed with the first barrel, but, withthe second we cut down a bird cach, some thirty yards off, both falling in the lake, which all the remainder crossed, and were thus lost to us, for there was no boat, and it would take several hours to get around the water, which our time did not allow. Those ‘we got were young, three-fourths grown birds, weighing prob- ably eight to ten pounds each. Our enthusiasm was sreatly softened down by the certainty that all the balance of this magnificent family had escaped us; but hoping to find some more of their relatives in the vicinity, we made Finn for more than an hour carefully examine every one of those blueberry patches. But nothing was found until we came to a small stream, which, on the other side, separated the meadow from the timber. Here Finn again, in his usual style, commenced marching up the left bank of the water course, toward a thicket of some kind of shrubbery. It was plain he was mak- ing game, and we followed close on his heels. We had not to walt lony, for before the dog came to a stand, up rose a bid as large as a turkey-gobbler, which Sir Francis brought down handsomely at a distance of some forty yards. It was an old * coelk of the woods” in full plumage, his green neck shining with a beautiful lustre. As we afterwards ascer- tained, he weighed fully fifteen pounds. Under ordinary cir- cumstances my friend was by no means an enthusiastic or de- monstrative man; his motto seemed rather to be, Wil admi— wari! But to say that he was delighted would only feebly express his feelings on this occasion. He did not exactly “Jump out of his boots,” but Ins countenance was illumined with exceeding joy as he took hold of his big bird and ex- claimed: * Hints coronat opus,” and added, ‘‘1 would giye a ten-pound note to have that bird stuffed.” This was our last shot. Without further interruption we arrived at the darm-house in the evening, got some'supper, thanked and said farewell! to the old people, puid Eric liberally for himself and pony, sent our ‘best love” to the girls, and with a favorable wind set sail for Ostersund, where we arrived in the ‘wee small hours’ of the morning, very much pleased with our excursion, Our game bag contained three’ capercailzies, eighteen black game, eleven ptarmigans, five woodgrouse. Latex in the day—being in those times quite a taxidermist— we skinned the great bird, got the apothecary to make us an ointment with pulverized arsenic, with which we rubbed the inside of tlie skin, made a temporary body. and neck of cotton, ut it all in a strong wooden box, and delivered it toour Eng- sh friend with our compliments. In Stockholm, where Sir Francis arrived some days later, the bird was put in the hands of a skillful professional bird stuffer, who finished it in fine style, and that bird now adorns the library in my friend’s an- eesira noall in old England. This excursion is fresh in my memory for three reasons: dat, [tis the only time I ever shot ptarmigans; 2d, The only 4 =] Pa" ied all four y Swedish grouse; and last, but not least, on account English friend and his big caperenilaie, For Horest and Stream and Rod and Grn, TO NATCHEZ BY, RAIL AND RIVER. * The heads of many people were bobbing as in sleep, And many babies lifted their yoices up to weep.” —Song of the Rail. Ch newly risen sun was shining brightly on a loyely May morning, as I stepped aboard a train on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. The train was westward bound, and, a8 I took my seat, the man wilh a silyer dog collar on his hat “yanked” the bell-rope, the whistle sounded, and the iron horse, breathing steam and coal smoke from his fiery *‘in'ards,” moved slowly out, dragging his rambling load be- hind him oyer the trestle, ont past Fort Robinett, where the gallant Gol. Rodgers lies buried just where he fell—‘‘in the imminent (leadly breach”—storming the enemy’s works. Then, as our Pegasus warms up to lis work, on past the lake where we have our winter duck shooting, past Big Hill, whrre we so to hunt the bearded sobblers, and after two hours’ steady running he pulls up hot and panting at Grand Junction. Here we change cars for Jackson, Miss., taking the Mississippi Central Railroad. In good cars, and on a smooth track, we bowl along at a pretty fair lick past Michigan City, on past Holly Springs, a pretty and thriving town; both places the scenes of cayalry fights during the late unpleasant- Tess. At two o'clock we reach Oxford, a handsome place, although you do not get a view of it from the train, The State University is located here, and within its halls some of our most distinguished southerners. haye been educated. Leaying Oxford we rush on by several minor places; go right through Water Valley, quite a busy place and appropri- ately named; pass Duck Hill, which is in a valley and not a duck in sight, and on to Grenada, where the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad comesin. As the shades of evening come down we arrive at Durant, where, haying washed the dust of trayel from our countenances, we worry down a most fear- fully execrable glass of beer, and after it, as some amends, a splendid, old-fashioned, ante—bellum, country hotel dinner. At ten o'clock we arrive at Jackson, and after haying vainly spread our limbs and couched our heads, after the style of Lord Marmion, we are knocked up by boots, with the cry, “Train for Vicksburg.” Boarding this we are rushed into the “ City of Hills” as the sun rises. Here we are assailed by a swarm of savage, bloodthirsty, impecunious hackmen, porters, hotel bummers, gamins, news- boys and small niggers. They were absolutely frantic to get at us, and we only escaped being dismembered and carried off piece-meal through the interyention of a policeman, who came gallantly to our reacue, and, with his club, beat back the horde of howling savages. After haying at the hetel partaken of an exceedingly durable besfsteak, a remarkably tenacious biscuit and a cup of tepid fluid, yclept coffee, we sallied forth to see some friends. These we did not find, but we did make the acquaintance of one of the cleverest gentleman in the State, who put us under obligations we fear we may never be able to repay, by taking us to yisit all points of interest in and around the town, be- bind as fine a stepper as I have seen in manyaday, Vicks- bure is built on the tertiary hills where they strike the river. These hills are here upheaved in a most remarkable way, and the soil is filled with minute fossils and concretions of car- bonate of lime. The bluffs cave but little, and in them are still to be seen the bomb-proofs and holes in which the citi- zens sheltered themselves from the hissing shot and bursting shells during one of the most desperate and prolonged sieges and defenses of modern times.* ; Driving through the streets we saw many handsome resi- dences, well-buiit churches, and a fine court house located on the summit of a series of terraces. The streets have been graded at a considtrable outlay of money, time and labor. Northeast of the town are the remains of an old Spabish fort, crowning a high bluff, that commands a splendid view of the river and adjacent country, From its grassy ramparts we can overlook the Federal Cemetery— the bivouac of the dead "— where lie, until the last reyeille, the ashes of 16,000 soldiers, the rows upon rows of headstones gleaming white in the morning sunlight. In front of us rolls the broad river, and through the trees we can catch glimpses of the fair country beyond and the villages of Delta and De Soto. Away olf lo the right is the mouth of the Yazoo River; to the left the little city lies bathed in hazy smoke, as peacefully as if it were neyer stormed at with shot and shell. Driving back we saw the ‘‘«amblers’ graves.” They were buried on the side of a steep hill, through which a street is now being graded, the excavations bringing to view the crumb- ling bones of those desperadoes who years ago defied the law, and, when finally taken, afler a desperate resistance, were lynched and buried here. South of these graves, on a high bluff that overlooks the town, is the site of another fort built by the Confederates. Here a huge gun, lying balf buried in the sod, recalled a picture I once saw or read about entitled ‘‘Peace"—an old redoubt, o’ergrown with grass and wild flowers, from which protruded a cannon; in the muzzle birds had built a nest, and were feeding their fledglings. Here children had built their doll-houses—-'‘e’en in the cannon’s mouth “—and romped and gamboled within the grassy ram- parts— “ Made rankly fertile with the blood of men ”— where erst had stood the grim artilleryman hurling the shriek- ing messengers of death from his smoking gun. Upon this bill a wealthy Englishman built a house alter the style of a feudal castle; but it has long since been razed, and not a yes- tige of 1f remains. ; . As we were coing to another point of interest we were met by the hotel porter, who informed us, “Dat de boat done been at de landing hour an a haf ; gwine to leave stret off.” Down the bill we drove, and reached the wharf just as the grimy deck hands were about to finish unloading a coal barge, Black and ragged, and streaming with perspiration, they sang merrily at their work, inspired, perhaps, by the near prospect of a rest. As we were watching them a little tug came along- side to take away the barge. A large steamboat lay just below us, With stern up stream, from the force of a counter current, right in the way of the barge, I looked on with some curiosity * [saw it stated in a Vicksburg paper that three hundred tony of lead, mostly bullets, had been collected in and aronuud the town since the close of the war. This lead would make nine million siz hundred thou- sand ownce balls, God knows how many more are buried in the earth and lost in the river, Theeh ae were hoisted, like ponder— down here. Still the farmers are working away in the hope of a ‘‘fall” as serenely as if they were a thousand miles inland, The Mississippi River is, after all, as our Yankee brethren would say, ‘* a pretty considerable crick :” thirty-two hun- dred miles long, in round numbers; navigable twenty-four hundred miles, below and above the falls of St. Anthony,, forming part of the boundaries of ten States, draining with its confluents an area of a million and a half square miles,—a sort of continental aorta, haying for its tributaries fifteen hun— dred navigable branches. The yast alluvial plain thiough which it flows has an area of over thirty-two thousand square miles. In some places, almost illimitable forests stretch away on either shore, filled with many kinds of game, and the lakes: and lagoons in these forests ure stocked with fish, and teem with wild fowl. Its vast littoral plantations produce in rich abundance cotton, corn and cane, and all the fruits of a emi-tropical clime. Fair cities adorn its banks, and crafts of innumerable kinds are upburne upon its broad bosom. Plowing ahead, we pass dingy steamers having in tow great fleets of coal barges, sometimes running close by them, again leaving them far away on the other side. Pass slowly floating flatboats, whose crews are always cocked and primed to fire a broadside of Billingseate at you on the least provoca- tion. Pass immense ‘‘:awyers,” lifting themselves from the seething waters like gigantic saurians, wet aud slistening, then plunging out of sight again. We sec im some places the tawny waters stirred by some trysterious force below, boiling like huge caldrons, and occasionally breaking in a lon» wave from the steamer’s prow, but there isno sound with it. The mighty river is mysterious and silent, telling no secrets, striy- ing always, in spite of Captain Eads, to keep its mouth shut, Again we pass long reaches of desolation, ‘The giant gums hung thickly with a funereal drapery of waving moss. Not asound. Not a sign of animal life, save now and then an egret, with plumage white as the wing of an angel, solitary and alone, flies slowly ahead of the gliding steamer; aud once we saw two bald eagles winging their way above the wooded wilderness. Thus steaming on (hrough the golden hours of the glorious afternoon, we pass, at sunset, Rodney, with its glittering spires, set like a gemin the green hiilside, But we leave it tar away to the lett, along bar in front shutting it off from the river. As darkness comes down over the waste of woods and waters we descend into the luxuriantly furnished cabin that stretches back like a gilded tunnel from forecastle to stern, bright with the lights from branching chandeliers. But steamboat travelis not what it was in the qnte-bellum days, Then those chandeliers flashed down on crowds of **fair women and brave men'"—brave at the bar and valiant at the board—on a regiment of white jacketed mulattoes, who came and went noiselessly, bearing sumptuous visnds and sparkling wines, and wailing on the well-filled tables. After the tables were cleared the merry dancers tripped the light fantastic toe to the sound of the ‘‘violin, finte and bassoon.” Forward, the planter with plethoric pocketbook indulged in a * liftle game of ‘“ draw,” and there the gay gambolier disported him- self, and sported with ye sucker. But ‘''Troy and the glory of ihe Trojans is no more.” ‘The crowd is reduced to a score and a half, and the * little” game of draw toone of ‘*fiye-cent ante,” and he of the silver box and the four aces must seek other fields and pastures green. Tis true the volored band came out as of yore, and dis- coursed some sweet music; but there were not enough ladies in the cabin to form a quadrille, aud ‘the elephant had tramped on every pocket book” aboard, Sothey could not eyen gel up a game to keep up appearances. As the evening wore On we approached Natchez, and at ten o'clock a lone row of lights, rising one above another from the river to the summit, of the hill, showed us that we were in sight of the town, and had almost reached our destination. A little further on our steamer sent forth a most diabolical and unearthly yellfrom its three-barreled whistle, then the little bells tinkled again. The engines stop, and we moye slowly up.to the wharf. The gang-planks are Jowered, and going ashore we run the gauntlet of howling hackmen—dive head foremost into a carriage and we are driven away ta the ‘Marsh House” on the hill. Natchez, Jike Rodney and Vicksburg, is built on a bluff, at one of the five points where the tertiary hills extend to the river. It was settled by the French under D'Iberville about (he beginning of the last century, and takes its hamefiou a HO\wd uribe or Indians who then dwelt here, Thirty years after the town was settled it was totally destroyed by the Indians, who were ultimately defeated and banished. After haying passed into the posses- sion of the Spanish it finally became an incorporated city under the United States about the beginning of the present e ih o part of French Louisiana. The right to the Mississippi Ter- ritory was disputed between the French and Spanish, and afterward between the French and English. Tt was ceded to Great Britain in 1768, and in 1783 fell to Spain as part of Florida. _ In. 1798 Spain relinquished it to the United States, ; Many interesting traditions connected with its early history are told, and the site of Fort Rosalie is still pointed out to the stranger. Natchez is one of the loveliest places in the South ; but lacks that stir and bustlt characteristic of a railroad town. Tt has only one railroad, thatrans somewhere inland—or is to run somewhere—built like the present style of ladies’ dresses, narrow gauge. It has no manufactories; bub nowhere in the’ South will you find more evidences of wealth and refinement, as shown by the elegance and taste displayed in the private residences and grounds. Nowhere will you find better kept streets, better or more imposing public buildings, more handsome and stylish ladies, and last, though not least, nowhere will you find more well-bred sporting dogs. Somebody says: ‘Show me a man’s friend and I will tell you what manner of a man he is.” Show me the dogs ina town and [ will tell you what manner of people inhabit it, When you see ali the dogs in a place mongrels you may be sure there is a very large element of owr in the population. ' ‘ Natchez has the handsomest Masonic Temple in the State, a fine Court House, a magnificent cathedral, and an admirably conducted Orphan Asylum. Some pretty churches and many traly elegant private residences, notably the Shields Place, and the Stanton Place, the latter one of the finest residences in the South. Broad streets intersect each other at right angles, shaded by beautiful trees. Hyerywhere in the suburbs you see yards and gardens gorge- ous with flowers and foilage, and redolent of perfume. Hle- gant stores and tasty shops, filled with costly merchandize, give to the business portion of the town a city-like air, A Deautiful little park, shaded by masses of foilage and richly carpeted with grass, lies in front of the town on the bluff over- Jooking the river. ; , From this charming spot you can see the river stretching away on either hand, can look down the chimneys of the houses in Natchez-under-the-Hill. Can see lake Concordia beyond the river, and the rich plantations in redeemed Louisi- ana far away to the southwest. It is a magnificent view; river and lake, cultivated lands and boundless forests—far as the eye ean reach+-spread like a gorgeous panorama betore tu. "rom this bluff perchance the redskinned fire-worshiper marked the coming of the pale faces’ boats upon the river. What a charming spot for the Natchez youth lo woo the gen- tle maiden. If she would not let the word be “ yes,” then he could jump off himself, or better, perhaps, push her off. North of the town stands a dilapidated U, 8. Marine hospital, that is now being repaired snd renovated by some religious denomination North with a yiew of making it a Normal School for the education of young colored men for the minis- try. Beyond the hospital is the Federal cemetery, beautiful ly situated and tastefully laid out. The surface of the country is broken hereabouts with deep depressions, called the ‘‘Devil’s punch bowls.” Some of them are one hundred feet deep, and as many yards in diameter. Imbedded in the sloping sides are found the bones of the mastodon. ; To an eminent physician, long a resident of Natchez, to whom 1 here gladly record my obligations, tam indebted for much valuable information relating to this interesting town. On a high bluff that commands u fine view of the river and surroundings is the site of the Suzelte mansion, destroyed during the war, and under the hill not faraway 1s ‘ Brown's Garden,” enchanting in its rich profusion of trees and shrub- ery and flowers. “There the young flourets with sweet perfume blow ; There feathery palms their pendent clusters hold, Like foxe’s brushes, moying to and fro; There every evening comes the after glow, Tipplog the leaflets with its liquid gold,” South of town near the river is a rectangular wall of brick inclosing a small space of ground, over which, from the swaying branches, long tresses of moss hang solemnly, and the very trées seem bending down in sadness. Within this inclosure, on a plain granite headstone, is the following in- scription : SARGEANT $8. PRENTISS, Born ati Portland, Maine, Sept. 30th, 1803. Diéd at Natchez July 1st, 1850, Do not think mea Vandal or a relic hunter when I tell you that from a caryed buck’s head in my little parlor droops a long festoon of gray moss thai once waved in sadness above the grave of him who, living, held all hearts entranced by: the power of his eloquence and, dead, leaves the charm of his name an everlasting heritage to the song and daughters of his adopted state. Guyon. June 10, 1877. 2s For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. LUNGE FISHING AT LAKE MEGANTIC. N the S0th of May last Lleft Sherbrooke by the 4 P. at. International Railway train, reaching Bury, thirty miles distant, about 6, and Lingwick, twelve miles further by stage, at 8 o’clock. My companion was Captain Thomas, of Mel- bourne, P. Q,, one of the Canadian Wimbledon rifle team for 1873 or 4, one of the elect for the present year, and one of the hest and coolest amateurs’ with rifle, shot-gun, billiard bail and fish spear I ever met. The fish-spearing was in our juvenile days, some twenty-five years since, when large catches were the criterion of a good fisherman, and fishery laws in embryo. Next morning, leaving Lingwick, we reached Winslow, fifteen miles, for breakfast, and havmeg en- aged a fresh team, after fifteen miles more of the worst road feet droye over, reached Megantic Lake about 1 ».m™. Our old guide, Audrew Jackson Foster, had engaged to meet us, but as he wasn’t on hand we prepared to make ourselves com- fortable over a pannikin of fea, some hard-tack and sardines ; but before the tea was ready Andrew Jackson rounded the Major’s point, three miles distant, and was soon helping us to dispose of our luncheon. rough water in Victoria Bay had caused him to make a slight detour—no, he didn't say detour’, but that’s what he meant. After a little delay in packing ourselves and traps all in one poat (the Captain’s legs are long and he had to knot them), , He brought us some nice lunge,” caught in trolling through the lake, and explained that the ST AND STREAM. we made our offing, steering directly for Major McMinn’s summer box, where we unfortunately found the Major, who accepted our invitation to camp with us that nicht at Rocky Point, four miles further on, so that by dividing crew and | cargo we got along nicely, reaching camp quite early. The Major held « position in Edinburgh similar to that of our barrister or solicitor; is a well-educated, well-read, genial companion, served in the Confederate army, but like the im- mortal Weller, having decided ‘to retire from life and take a pike,” picked up:the wrecle of his substance, wended his way to Megantic Lake (mow his summer retreat), where, by read- ing and taking an occasional lunge instead of a pike, and in taking which he has a very taking way, he leads a, sort of modern recluse life, happy, however, to see his-friends when they call, and happier still to oblige a friend when in his power. I shall not forget the kindness with which (last Sep- tember) he placed his little shanty (Sunnyside) -at' the disposal of myself, wife and family, and where we made our head- quarters for nearly 4 month, Sunnyside is the most beauti - fully situated of any spot’ on the lake shore, fronting on a lovely beach of water-worn quartz and colored gravel. ‘This gravel has been carted to Winslow, twenty miles, to be used for roofing purposes, although lakes and rivers bordered with pravel abound within a quarter of the distance. The Major has displayed great taste in arranging gravel walks through the small patch of cleared ground surrounding his domicile, and the stumps are carefully concealed by bark-boxes of na- tive and other vines and flowers. ‘Rows of the wild red-cherry tree fringe the principal walks, and if you want to see an il- lustration of the wildnerness being’ ‘made to blossom as thé rose,” visit Sunnyside in autumn. The view southerly of the lake, and the continuation of the Green Mountain range in the background, spotted with shadows of passing clouds and the lovely tints of am autumnal foliage, is magnificent, and oné in which the lover of nature will constantly see new benuties. I have seen it on many occasions at different sea- sons, and only to admire it more and more. JMwis revenons a nos moutons, or, rather, 208 poissons, We have reached our camp, and— “ Of hemlock boughs haye made our couch, A bed for coughs and colds consoling ; Lhave some biscuitin my pouch, A salmon trout lve caught in trolling” (or rather old Foster las), with a frying pan full of which, and a kettle of stewed, minced collops, with the usual aecompani- ments, we gladly satisfy the cravings of the inner man. It1s the first meeting of Foster and the Captain since Foster pro- posed to play ‘‘just eleven games of euchre” at our trout pond camp several years since, and a good many old stories have to be revamped and new ones introduced. Andrew Jackson's stories are abundant, good, and generally original ; probably because he has lots of time to think them over, authough he says he ‘‘ can’t rikellect and tell.a story as he used to could.” Jt was late when we spread our blankets, and just before T winked for the last time’ I heard Foster telling of some place in Vermont where they cut no hay, raised lots of cattle, and manufactured nothing but shingles, He said they put green gogeles on the cattle and fed them on the shingle shavings. Next morning the Major left us after catch- ing five or six fine lunge. A Mr. Howard, an Isle of Man clergymat’s son, who camped with us the previous night kindly helped us with our traps through the lake and up the Spider and Arnold rivers to our next camp at the outlet of Rush lake, In passing through Moose Bay opposite the resi- dence of Henry Ryan, Esq., we struck a school of trout dis- porting themselves on the surface, and out of which the Capt. took half a dozen, running one to two pounds each, by throwing and drawing in tlie spoon (one of Skinner’s fluted bait, advertised in FormstT Anp Stream), Inishmen are proyerbial for hospitality, and we ean youch that Mr, Ryan is no exception to the rule, as the occasional supplies of millc and butter of which we were the recipients will hear substantial evidence. We campedat Rush lake until the dth June, during which time we fished the Arnold and Spider rivers and Spider lake, not catching any more bass and few more trout than we required for camp use. The time, and then only, when a bass is delicious as a pan fish is imme- diately after he is caught. Haying satisfied ourselves that Megantic Jake was our ‘‘strongest hold” at this early season, we struck camp and pitched our tent near Rocky point; and here I will give you the result of our last three days’ fishing, trolling alone: Our catcli on the 5th was 20 lunge, 90 pounds ; § trout, 5; pounds: total, 935 pounds. On the 6th, 21 lunge, 1035 pounds; 4 trout, 44 pounds; total, 108 pounds, and on the 7th, 7 lunge, 25 pounds; 1 trout, 1 pound; total, 26 pounds. The lake being very rough last day we could only troll for a short time in the mornings Next day we started home with a flour barrel full (about 300 pounds) lunge and trout. We caught several in‘geing down the Jake, Thespoons used were principally the fluted spoons above referred to, and a rounded oblong spoon, haying a bronze scaled convex side with bright brown projecting eye at end and red concave side. I do not know the maker's name. The latter is the best troller for lunge, the fluted next. Mann’s Syracuse double spoon, small or medium size, I have found best for trout and the larger size for bass. I like the action of the two hook(Mann’s) troller best, as'I have generally found the fish more securely hooked. Ido not think T ever lost a bass with one unless from broken tackle, and I have caught hundreds in Spider lake in August. and September. The largest of our lunge weighed 13 pounds, and the average weight was 44 pounds. We shall probably visit Megantic and Spider lakes the latter part of Sept., principally for moose hunting, when we hope to be accompanied by our old reliable guide, Andrew Jacksen Foster. Since the above trip I have been at St. Leon Springs, north of the St. Lawrence, within 20 miles of which there 1s capital trout fishing, and of which I hope to furnish Fornst AND STREAM an account at some future day. Sherbroohe, P. Q., July 20, 1877. D. THOMAS, es ae; ie Siap JAOKS FoR Camprrs.—‘‘* Quill Driver” sends from Milford, Mass., the following receipt : Flour, one small coffee-cupful; Indian meal, 3 small coffee- cupfuls; sugar, 1 tablespoonful; salt, 1 teaspoonful; Hors- ford’s yeast, one measure each acid and soda; the measure comes with the yeast, which is a dry powder. Por con- venience of transportation, the ingredients may bezmixed dry in the above proportions, moistening with water or milk the amount desired*for use at any time until the covsistency of thin dough is attained, Cook with a well-greased griddle or frying pan, . _—_—__—+ + —_——— —Five elephants, belonging to the London show, broke the Sabbath by going in swimming in the Hudson at Poughkeep- sie the other day, Hish Culinee. THE CORREGONI. Thom Native Hisrory, Navive Waters, Hconomro Vante, AND IMenEMEN’s CoNNECTED WITH THEIR PRopuorION, Vs No. 24—Parr II. LL of those Northern States, bordering on the great lakes, have jointly engaged in stocking the lakes with whitetish by means of artificial culture. Michigan is planting annually millions of fry, while Minnesota and Wisconsin are also engaged in augmenting their whitefisberies by artificial means. Ohio has erected a vast hatchery, which is almost ex- clusively devoted to the hatching of whitefish for stocking Lake Erie. The Empire State is also supplementing the natural process hy stocking Lake Ontario largely with white- fish, under the direction of Superintendent Green of the W- Y, Commission. The very atmosphere of thut great State is fishy from the energetic labors of an enlightened commission. New York has a large number of interior lakes which are being planted with whitefish, which are found to be entirely at, home, : Towa, too, is coming to the very fore-front of fish culture, and her Legislature, like that of Michigan, appreciates the value of the art, and responds to the calls of her industrioug commission with princely appropriations year after year, Her fish officials, supplemented by the labors of the Hon. B. F, Shaed, Superintendent of the State Fisheries, are dealing with the problem of artificial culture with wonderful success. The lakes of the State are being planted with whitefish, where they take kindly to their new homes, Well may the Iowans feel proud of their State. Tt is truly a “land of the beauti- ful,” a cognomen bestowed by the red man, who must have understood the full import of the name he employed to describe a land of crystal lakes and beautiful prairies, lying in pristine loveliness between the two broad rivers in the love- liest of valleys. The Iowa commissioners are not only plant— ing their streams with brook trout, but salmon trout—the Salmo quinat and S. salar of the Atlantic coast—and shad which they expect to migrate to the Gulf of Mexico and. re- turn to those places in the rivers wherein they were cast in their fryhood. The whitefish féver has also reached Cali- fornia, where are many clear Jakes well adapted to the pro- duction of this fish: gold-renowned and mirrored with sparkling lakes and rivers, whose shingly bottoms scintillate with shining ore, present magnificent natural facilities for fish culture. Attempts to merease the fruitfulness of these inland waters and sea-fisheries have been crowned with success. We would not individualize the efforts of the older States to the ex- clusion of the youngest born into the fish-cultural guild. Vir- ginia, Kentucky and, Georgia, and even Little Nevada, are wheeling into line and addressing themselves to the work of replanting their exhausted and impoverished fisheries. And while we are gratified in recounting the efforts of our people in solving the problem of cheapened food, we hope ere long that the whole sisterhood of States will engage in the practice of this great industry, second only in value in the production of food to agriculture itself. It is proper at this stage to in- troduce some of the prominent apparatus now in use in fish culture. The ‘‘ Clark Apparatus,” in which trays are used with screens of wire in boxes, has already been described in a chapter in connection with the Coste and other trays, to which the reader is referred. It is alike adapted to the hatching of salmon, brook trout and whitefish eggs. One of the inven- tions much in use is the ‘‘ Holton Tray Hatching Apparatns,’’ developed by Marcellus G. Holton, of Rochester, N. Y. (now deceased), assignor of one-half his right to Seth Green of same — eity. The utility of the Holton trays consists mainly in em- ploying an upward flow of water through layers of spawn upon a series of trays, entering the bottom of the box and emerging from the upper end, thus passing through this series of trays. The bottom of the box holding this series of trays, is like a mill-hopper, giving a space where sediment may setile without detriment to the spawn. The apparatus may be seen, as illustrated, in the Patent Office Report of 1874, covered by letters patent No. 186,884. The invention consists of a wooden box or case made square, and provided with a de- pression at the bottom for sediment, which may be removed at any time by a discharge pipe. There isa channel formed entirely around the case near the top. “The outer walls of the channel are slightly eleyated above the upper edge of the case proper, This arrangement permits a gentle overflow from all sides of the tray-chamber, near the bottom of which is ar- ranged a ledge upon which the trays rest. These latter consist of shallow rectangular frames, each of which is provided with a fine wire gauze bottom, upon which the spawn is spread and held during the hatching. There isa suitable metallic or leather strap attached to two opposite sides of the bottom tray, Im each case of trays, whereby the whole set may be raised or lowered when it becomes necessary to remove them from the ease. Hach side of the case has a vertical recess cut toreceive these straps. The latter are perforated to corres- pond to the depth of each tray, and the straps, if made of metal, may be provided with a pin; but if leather straps are used, they may be hookedupon a fixed pin at the upper edge eof tie case, A pipe conducts the water from the fountain or spring into the bottom of the case, or a water-chamber may be formed entirely across the side of the case, and also across the bottom. The latter construction is rather preferable for ~ all except the first case in each tier, and in fact would not be objectionable for that. ‘To insure a complete distribution of the upward flowing current of water through all parts of the trays, a deflector is provided, which may be spherical, flat, or of any other shape. The deflector is supported by standards over the jet, which breaks the current and distributes the water more evenly over the trays within the case. The dis- charge, or trough, conveys the overflow to the descending water channel attached to the next succeeding case. The case can be made of any desired size, but the inventor preferred them eighteen inches or two feet square, and from two to four or more feet in height, according to the amount of fall afforded by the fountain or spring. ‘The cases containing the tvays may be arranged in tiers the entire length of the floor of the hatching-house, and the water overflowing from one made to pass into and through the next succeeding one to any desired extent as regards numbers. The method of spreading the spawn is most convenient. The lower tray is suspended, ‘when it is to be filled, in the position occupied by the upper tray. When the case is full the spawn is spread upon it evenly over the surface of the wire gauze in a suitable quantity. The tray is lowered sufficiently, by the straps, to permit the insertion of another tray, which is treated in like manner, and so on until the case is filled. In reversing the process by raising the strap the span of one tray ata time, the young fish can be removed, and the water allowed to flow in, spreading the spawn or removing the fish, without detri- ment to either spawn or young fish, This plan is intended more especially tor winter hatching, in hatching trout or salmon, or for hatching whitefish, or any kind capable of artificial culture. For plates, and a more extended descrip- tion, readersare referred to the United States Commissioners’ Report for 1872 and ’78, page 580, ef seg. To those persons engaged in fish culture ona large scale, the apparatus in- vented by Mx. John Williamson, Secretary of the California Acclimatizing Society, will be found to ke one of the most useful hatchers invented by the Piscicultural Guild, It is denominated the ‘‘Double Rifle Hatching Box.” The inyen- tion consists of a long trough, six or eight inches deep, and eighteen inches wide inside. This is divided into compart- ments twenty inches long in the clear. Into each a box hold- ing five trays are placed nineteen and a half inches long, and eighteen inches wide, with a frame three-fourths of an inch thick and one inch wide, with a wire bottom, having eight meshes to the inch, or a greater number of meshes tothe inch, if smaller eggs are tobe hatched. Hach box of five trays will hold 20,000 eggs, and six continuous boxes will hold 120,000 eggs, or twenty-five boxes will hold a half million of eggs. Whiereroom is of importance, this box is, certainly very de- sirable. The compartments holding the trays are of half inch ends and one inch bottoms. The ends are fiye inches high. The water is made to flow in under the upper end, and out over the lower end. By this means all the eggs are thoroughly covered by constantly wrated water, and less sediment is deposited on the egos, The end of each box at the upper end of the trough is made higher than the lower end, to cause the water to flow in at the bottom of each box and out of the top. Of course, persons desiring these patented boxes, or other apparatus, must purchase or otherwise honorably obtain the right to con- struct andusethem. The “Ferguson Jars,” invented by the energetic Fish Commissioner of Maryland, are a valuable ac- quisition to the piscicultural apparatus used for hatching. These jars are made of glass, and are capable of holding two thousand eggs each. ‘The eggs are placed upon. circular screens made of fine wire, and the jars are made to contain nine each, Bach screen is supported by the handle of the lower screen, and each jar is provided with a tin cover, a larger cylinder than the jar, which excludes the light. ‘lhe water is introduced at the bottom of each jar by a rubber tube connected with three-eighths inch spickets, over which the tubes are slipped for mtroducing the water into the jars. The water after coursing upward among the screens passes from the upper edge of the jar through a like glass nipple into a tube, passing downward to tne bottom of the next jar, and so on through the whole series. It would seem that this jar from its compactness, and from being transparent, so as to enable the manipulator to watch the progress of hatching and the detection of unimpregnated eggs, commends itself to the entire guild of fish culturists. The hatchings drop through to the bottom of the jar; from thence they can be easily re- moved to the nursery trough, and emptied without the possi- bility ofinjury. ‘‘'‘Dhe Druid Hill Hatching House,” of Bal- timore, the property of the State, withits magnificent appoint- ments, consisting of the most approved apparatus in use, their switt steamer for ready conveyance, and an unfailing sup- ply of water fairly represent the progress of fish culture in Maryland. With her enlightened and energetic commission, and grand natural possibilities, she must soon become pre-enu- nent in the practice of fish culture. Besides the introduction of the Salmo guinat of the Pacitic coast, and the Salmo salar of the rivers and coast of Maine into her inland waters, European carp are now being multiplied for planting in the warmer and sluggish streams of the State. The only report made by the Fish Commissioners since the establishment of the Commis- sion was made during the Centennial year, and it is the most valuable of any yet submitted by States engaged in fish-cul- ture. Combined with the report is a list of marine and fresh waiter fishes of the State, of great importance to those who are engaged inthe study of ichthyology. Messrs, Uhler & Lug- ger, naturalists, have prepared a descriptive catalogue, so valuable in point of accuracy, that if each State Commission would add like descriptive lists to their reports much desirable information would soon be collested regarding the Ichthye Fauna of the United States. Probably no invention since the introduction ef fish-culture into our country equals that of Mr, Samuel Wilmot, of New- eastle, Canada, as a white fish hatching apparatus. The can, or hatching box, is eleven inches in diameter and six inches deep. Into this are placed 100,000 white fish ova, as soon as taken from the fish and vivified. Itis then put into operation by turning a small fancet, which lets in one-fourth of an inch stream of water. All unvivified or diseased eggs are carried away, and the sound ones, without spot or blemish, are left as FOREST AND § “perfect as when taken from the fish, aside from the change . produced by the process of hatching. Hand-picking is there- fore almost entirely done away with, Mr. Wilmot says: ‘«Phese self-pickers and cleaners, enough of them to hatch five or six millions of whitefish eggs, will save the labor of tour or five men daily, and keep them cleaner than it is possi- ble to do with any amount of hand-washing. The practical working of them is all that could be needed.” Its use can be secured undoubtedly by buying the apparatus or by the pur— chase of the right fo manufacture and to use. This apparatus is only adapted to the hatching of white-fish. Messrs. Mather and Bell have inyented another hatching apparatus inthe form of an inverted cone, containing screens which can be suspended or hung in the hatching house by a bracket, the can being supplied with water at the bottom by means of tubber tubing connected with the tank or fountain, and then passing from the top through a like rubber connection, enters the bottom of another and soon through the whole series, more orless. Inventive genius seems to be running in the direction of developing apparatus, such as we have described, and also in the direction of inverted cones like the Bell and Mather ap- paratus, for the reason that these cases may he so located in the hatchery as to economize space. Mr. Owen Chase and Monroe Green haye also invented similar hatching cases, which work on the same principle as those already described. It is quite apparent that inventive fenius is destined to achieye as much in the production of labor-saving implements, as in other and older industrial fields. The art as practiced to-day is young. Whenit shall have become a giant among the great productive industries of our country, its historic pages will be emblazoned with as many achievements in the field of in- vention as in any of the older circles of human labor. We may look for a wider application of the art of fish culture in the near future, for it is destined to supplement nature in the artificial production of a larger number of species of both marine and fresh-water food-ishes. ‘The present accessories for vivi- fying ova and hatching will no doubt be supplanted in the near future by other and superior agents. The original plow of agriculture was an uncouth implement, viewed fiom the standpoint of to-day, and was a representative instrument of field culture when the art was young. So it will be in the coming years of fish culture; the first agents used were hastily improvised and will serve their day, and must be set down as rude instruments, employed fvhen the art was unde- veloped. Progress in any art will never stand still. Busy brains and busy hands are ever acting in the direction of abridgment of toil. Weare justly proud of the advancement of pisciculture in its first decade of years on this continent. It has achieved a noble success, all Lonor to those men who first labored for the introduction of one of God's greatest blessings, and bestowed it upon the American people. The first impulse given to the art does not abate ‘‘one jot or tittle,” but is pursued with constantly augmenting and imcreasing fervor. To-day the operations of the United States Fish Commission embrace not only a larger field of operations, but commissions in two-thirds of the States are bending all their energies to fertilize every inland stream. Sandwich, il. Nanum E, Batzov, M. D, — ot To Prusrrve Fish Sprom=ns.—To preserve fish and simi- lar natural history specimens, hermetically seal them in ves- sels containing a preparation consisting of one-third alcohol, one-third glycerine and one-third water. ‘To prevent injury from chafing wrap the specimens in thin muslin or other ma- terial, or pack with tow. ‘This method was discovered and employed by Mr. J. G. Swan, of Port Townsend, Washington Territory, while acting as Centennial Commissioner, and has received the indorsement of Prof. Baird, who recommends also the addition of a little borax, which brings out the strength of weak spirits. Specimens prepared in this way and sent from Port Townsend, when received in Washington preserved their color and the lustre of the eyes as bright as when taken. ———_—_o7o—-—____——_- —Three hundred thousand young shad have been placed in the Passaic River below the Dundee dam. They areexpected to be fit for catching in about two years. =—+ G+ — —Thirty-two States and six Territories have been directly benefited by the introduction of fish into their waters. ———— +» —A spoonful of vinegar should always be put into water in which fish are boiled. glatural History. - ©“ BOWER BIRD” GUINEA. THE OF NEW HE various habits practiced by birds in their daily life, and their often peculiar economy, render our feathered friends, to the observant naturalist, the most interesting of beings. Each family has its own customs; often a genus is known by some especial habit, and not infrequently a species ean be recognized by some curious manner if may have of carrying itself among its fellows, or a particular finish it may give to its nest. As I have noticed that among your contribu- tors there are many keen observers of bird life, it has occurred to me that perhaps it may not prove uninteresting if 1 give an account that has but lately reached Hurope of the strange habits of a certain bird in New Guinea, which will read per- haps more like fiction than sober truth, but of its perfect ac- curacy, there is no reason whatever to harbor a doubt. It has been for a long time known to ornithologists that a certain genus of birds (chlamyodira) existed in Australia which were accustomed to erect structures in the shape of tunnels. ‘These were built of reeds and twigs, and were sometimes a couple of feet, perhaps more, in length, That these could not answer in any way for incubation was evident at awlance, and it was a puzzle fora long time what use they could be put to by a bird. The ground in front of the so-called ** bowers” was usually covered with shells of different kinds, bones, and fre- quently feathers of yarious colors, geuerally very bright ones. Alter patient watching, it was ascertained that the only rea- ‘*bowers” was to use them «as play-houses, and the little creatures were seen amusing them- selyes by chasing each other in and through them ina sort of feathered game of ‘‘ tag,” and the shells and feathers were only so much ornamentation to their play-crounds. Thatthey were not nests, was sufficiently proved by finding a proper structure with the requisite eggs, placed by the birds im a tree. Some three years ago, when engaged upon my work on the Birds of Paradise (to which family these ‘‘ bower-builders” belong), I received from the Director of the Royal Museum in Leyden, Holland, a dull-colored curious-looking bird, which had lately been obtained in New Guinea, and which I at once saw belonged to a genus hitherto unknown. It was evidently a relative of the * bower bird,” differing essentially, however, by characteristics not necessary to describe here, and I made upmy mind it would also build a ‘* bower,” though of course what kind of a structure it might be I could not even conjec- ture, and besides mentioning my belief I was obliged to pnb- lish my book without further details. Within the past three years, however, some very adventurous Italian explorers have been investigating New Guinea, mainly in search of natural history specimens,and one of them,Signor Beccari,fonnd this little brown bird, which had called Amblyorius inornata, and also discovered its ‘‘ bower.’ ‘Tlisis 4 most extraordinary affair, and consists of a perfectly circular cabin, built princi- pally of the dry twigs of an epiphtons orchid (Dendrobium), measuring a little over three feet in diameter, and supported by a single central pillar. Before the entrance is a beautiful gar den, of rather larger dimensions than the cabin, made of the greenest moss, and ornamented from time fo time with pbril- liantly colored flowers and fruits, such as flowers of a lovely species of Vaceiniwm. This wonderful habit of the the bird is so well known to the Malay hunters that it is called Taken- kabou or Gardener by them. No more interesting fact has been learned in field ornithology for many years, and if is wonderful to know that a bird, for its own amusement, has the instinct and ability to build a house witha central support for the roof, and thenthe taste to beautify its surroundings with gaily colored flowers. In respect to this particular species it. proves two things, that skill is independent of strength, and that one need not be handsome to appreciate beauty, for the bird does not possess a single gay-colored feather in its body. D, G, Brutor. Paris, France. ~—+o+— SouTHERN MamMats AGars.—Letiters have already ap- peared in our columns from writers who took exception to Dr. Rawlins Young’s ‘‘Notes on Southern Mammals.” The New Orleans Times criticizes severely, disputing the notes regard- ing deer and bear in toto, which called forth the following response from the doctor, which sufficiently explains itself : Corwin, Miss., July 12, 1877. To the Editor of ithe Times: Srr--In your issue of the 9th inst. you take me to task for some alleged inaccuracies in my notes on Southern Mammals, pub- lished in Foss? AND STRHAM AND Rop anp Gow of a recent date. These notes were gotton up with reference to mammals found in the following named counties in each of the desig- nated States : Lawrence, Franklin and Cobb, in Alabamba ; Shelby and the counties east, to the Tennessee River, in 'Pen- negsee; De Soto and the counties east, to the Alabama line, in Mississippi; Crittenden and counties lying west of it, to White River, in Arkansas. There are a few deer in the coun- ties named in Alabama. They are certainly '‘very rare’ in the designated portion of ‘Tennessee. ‘There are a few in Hardin and McNairy, and they are occasionally found in Har- deman, on Potter's Creek and Muddy, but there is, perhaps, not a deer, ‘native and to the manor born,” in either Selby or Fayette. There are deer in De Soto, and a few in Tippah and old Tishomingo, Ten years ago they were numerous in this county, but they haye been hunted in season and out of season by every lazy darkey and scalawag who could get a $8 shot-2un or musket, until they are well nigh exterminated. “ Black bear rare in Mississippi.”” One was killed fitteen mi et from this placein the year 1890, and a stray one was seen near here last summer. ‘‘Rare in Mississippi.” Iam aware thas deer, and bear too, are exceedingly numerous in the greut Mississippi-Yazoo delta, albeit I have not seen any of tle Ursus Richardsoniti, that ave accommodating enough to “stay in the fields till a small boy can run and inform the manager and let him come down and kill the animal.” The stimp- tailed plantigrades that I have tackled set more store on their lives than do those that dwell in ‘‘Sweet Ooahoma by lhe riverside,” and always fought long and valiantly belore yield- ing their souls. Even if bear were plenty here, I do not be- lieve that the Circum Corinthian small boy could be induced to stay in the fields and watch for them. The small boy up. here is ‘‘powerful” 'fraid of bears. In making up these *‘notes” I haye confined myself to those counties with which 1 was most familiar, and [ believe that on the whole they are correct, If not, send up a ‘‘special commission ” and we will submit lo an investigation. Rawiiys Youna. [These notes were prepared for the new work of Dr. Cones, who kindly allowed Forgsr AND Srr¥AM to publish them in ad- yance, and doubtless had forgotten that they applied only to certain districts of Alabama and Mississippi. We are ull liable to errros.—Ep.] 6 Reversep Sueres Acars.—Our correspondent, Mr, James Lewis, writing from Mohawk, N- Y., says: ‘T have seen the shells which induced your cottespondent, T. W., of Leesburg, Va., to inquire about “reversed shellg.” The specimens sent by him are, as” conjectured by Mr. Gray and myself, a species of Physa, probable P. aurea, Lea, suibjoin this information thinking it may be some gratification to many Of your readers to know just what all this matter really micans.” [Mr. Lewis has our thanks for this information which ad- rnirably supplements that which he has previously furnished. —Ep. | A mal hee Wana Bing —Many persens believe that | agai ee perenihy, Cue rartlatin fe) egg as te their gate an THE FAUNA OF MICHIGAN, Se. ee te : ; ins, and then they seramble in a body oyer the stony beach— the king bird is a destroyer of the honey bee, and se ies falling and piuning themselves up again with the help BY ARCHER, fore exterminate them whenever seen near the hives. If, | of their flappers on the way—and make straight for one partic- CChrenniaa ular gangway into the scrubs, along which they they waddle in regular orderup to the rookery. In the meantime a party of about equal number appear from the rookery at the end of another of the paths. When they get out of the grass on to the beach, they all stop and talk and look about them, some. times for three or four minutes. They then with one conseni, scuttle down over the stones into the water, and long lines of ripple vadiating from their place of departure are the only indications that the birds are speeding out to sea, The tussock-brake, which in Inaccessible Island is perhaps four or five acres in extent, was alive with penguins breeding. The nests are built of the stem and leaves of the P/alaris, in the spaces betweeu the tussocks. They are two or three inches high, with a slizit depression for the eggs, and about a foot in diameter. The gangways between the tussocks, and which penguins are constantly passing, are wet and slushy, and the tangled grass, the strong amimoniacal smell, and the deafening noise continually penetrated by loud separate sounds which have a startling resemblance to the human voice, made a wall through the rookery neither casy nor pleasant. + — A Dasrarpiy Ourracu.—Friday evening we enjoyed a visit to the New York Aquarium, at which time a few of the in- habitants of the salt water tanks were in 4 torpid condition, refusing food, etc.; on the following days, Saturday and Sun- | after they haye slain one of these sprightly, pretty birds, the will examine the craw, they will find nothing in it in the shape of bees ; but they will find the insectivorous pests of the bee-hive—worms and bugs only. Mxperienta docet, Two of these birds nested closeto “Kagle’s Nest” this year, and I-haye closely watched them and their habits. As a guardian to the poultry yard, the king bird has no eqnal. I raise a great many chickens, turkeys and ducks—geese 1 abominate in the tame state. And hitherto the chicken hawks have nearly decimated my stocks, and I have had to keep both shot-um and rifle loaded all the time to be ready to repel intruders or avenge the loss of my favorites. But this year my king birds haye done the work for me. No sooner does a hawk appear in the vicinity than the male king bird, with a shrill cry, starts for him, He soon reaches the hawk’'s vicinity, and the latter, which cannot avoid its. fierce peckings, is only too glad to get away into the thickest of the forest without a chicken dinner. Lhaye seen this done nof less than forty or fifty times within six or seven weeks. The little hero follows the hawk until there is no danger of his re- turn, and then comes back to have a glorification with his mate on the apple tree near my cottage. Never again will I pull trigeer on the gamelittle king bird. He is a hero among CLASS REPTILIA, (Adopted from Prof. Miles’ report as State Zoologist.) ORDER TESTUDINATA, FAMILY TRIONYOHID Az, Amyda mutica, Fitz. Confined to northern part of State, Aspidonectes spinifer. Ag. Sott-shelled Turtle. “Confined to southern half of Lower Peninsula.”— Miles. FAMILY CHELYDROID&. Chetydra serpentinis Sehw. Snapping Turtle, FAMILY CUINOSTHRNOIDZ, Ozotheedt odorata. Ag. Questionable. Thyrosiernum Pennsylvanicum, Ag, Musk Turtle, FAMILY EMYDOID&. Graptemys geographica, Ag, Gratemys le sureurti. Ag. Chrysemys margiata, Ag. “The most abundant species in the State,’ —Miles,. Emmys meleagris, Ag. Nanemys guitata. Ag, “Severalspecimens haye been found whic agree perfectly with those trom Massachusetts, the only difference noticed being the darker color of the plastron m the in the Michiga specimens.”—WMiles, ORDER OPHIDIA, PAMILY GROPALID A, Crotaphalorus iergeminws. Tolb. Massasaugua, heroes, and I honor his pluck. EK. Z. 0. Jupson, a h eratanvaltd pine pelcbh out oy he PAMInY: COUT BRRTD ae . Hagles Nest, July 5, 1877. ay, the number o Invallds among the Hany Wibes merease’, | Ententa saurite. B.andG. Striped Snake. Rare, — aS g.. until on Monday morning the watchman in charge reported | s#ptenia sirtatis, B,andG. Garter Snake, Nerodia sipedon. Band G. Water Snake. Neradia agassizti. B, and G, Regina leberis, B.and G. Striped Water Snake. Heterovon platyrhinas. Laity, Blowing Viper. Scotophis vulpinus. B. and G. “This species is abundant in the Saginaays,” according to Professor Miles, avd though perfectly harm- less, is Much dreaded oy the inhabitants, who believe otherwise, Prof, Miles also says the Blowing Viper is extremely rare, so far he knows and gives it in his list on the authority of Prof. Sager. When Td attended schoolin Plint, Gemessee County, Mich,, in 1860, they were not uncommon in that neighborhood, ay plenty of my school-mates who used to go ont “snaking” with me cam testify. At one time three were obtained in # single afternoon near the asyluim.—, Ophibolus eximius. B.and G. MUk Snake. Baseanion constrictor. B. and @, Black Snake, Bascanion foxtt, B. and G. Diadophis punctatus. B.and@, Ring-necked Snake, Chlorosoma vernalis. B.and @. Green snake. Sloreria De Kayi, B. and G. Storeria Occipito-Maculata. FB, and G. CLASS BATRACHTA. ORDER AMNA, FAMILY BUFONID A, Bufo americanus, Le Conte. FAMILY HYLADA, that hundreds of fish were floating on the surface dead, the tanks being almost completely depopulated. During the warm weather the windows on the side of the building toward Thirty-fifth street have been kept open to admit a free circula- tion of air, and itis conjectured that poison was thrown through these open windows. The work was evidently performed by one familar with the Aquarium, and the system of circulation and supply of salt water. In addition to the loss of a large amount of money entailed by this wholesale poisoning, it is feared that if will be almost impossible to replace some of the rare species; Among the dead are fifteen valuable sharks, herring and sturgeon. Some time ago two fine and rare sea otters, that had been procured at great expense, died in the Aquarium; having been poisoned by some one unknown. The carcasses were dissected by Dr, Weisse, of 'I'wentiy-second street, who found the poison,§which proved to haye heen, then as now, carbonate of lead. nh aon A Mourprrous Ska Frowrr.—One of the exquisite wonders ofthe sea is called the opelet, and is about as large as the Ger- man aster, looking indeed very much like one. Imagine a very large double aster, with numerous long petals of a light green, glossy as satin, each tipped with rose color. These jiovely petals do not lie quietly in their places like those of the aster in our gardens, bul, wave about in the water, while the opelet clings fo a rock, How innocent and lovely on a rocky ed, Who would snspect it could eat anything grosser than dew or sunlight? But those beautiful waving arms, as you call them, have another use besides looking pretty. They have to provide food for a large open mouth which is hidden deep down among them, so well hidden that one could scarce- ly find it. Well do they perform their duty, for the instant a foolish little fish touches one of the rosy tips he is struck with poison as fatal fo hin a torpedo blast. He immediately becomes numb, and in amoment stops struggling, when those beautiful arms wrap themselves around him and he is drawn inte the huge greedy mouth and is seen no more. Then the lovely arms unclose and wave again in the water, looking as innocent and harmless as though they had neyer touched a fish. Oscar SpPrrzEr. we —A correspondent of the Nashville Rural Sun describes a woodchuck recently captured near Pinewood, Tenn. “ The wo lower front teeth are two inches long, and protruded out- side, and pressed against the nose when the mouth was closed. One of the upper ones had curved inward and formed an al- most perfect ring, the point entering the roof of the mouth and piercing the skull just back of the root of the tooth, whiere it lapped it, completing the circle, which is one and a quarter inches in diameter. The upper tooth had a similar curve, but came in contact with one of the lower ones, by which it was ground off one inch from the base. The animal was much emaciated, having sustained itself under difficul ties.” é Instances of this nature are not infrequent. The teeth of all rodents have a constant lateral growth, requiring constant grinding to keep them of the proper length, When, by mal- formation or accident, the teeth are so misplaced that they cannot be ground down, they grow to great length, protrude from the mouth, andassume many curious shapes. Often, asin the case here described, they ultimately cause starvation, and gain for the victim a happy reward of dusty immortality upon the shelves of natural history museums. p+ Rack BrerwkEn A Pigeon AND A LocomorrvE.—The French police the other day wished to forward as quickly as possible an imporlant document from Dover to London, a distance of seventy-six and one-half miles. by the railroad, and seventy miles as the crow flies. It was determined to make a trial of speed between a carrier pigeon and the ‘Continental Mail dixpress.” The police secured a “ Belgian voyageur ” and the railroad company selected their fastesteugine. The pigeon and the train were started at the same moment. The bird immedi_ ately roses to a great altitude, for a minute or two circled about, and then took a straight course for London. By this time the train was at full speed, going at the rate of sixty miles per hour—a mile for every minute. The delay of the bird had given the train officials confidence in their own suc- cess. But high above them, swept on by the west wind, and guided by its wonderful instinet, the little messenger kept its course, and when the train reached Cannon street, London, the pigeon had been there twenty minutes—a time allowance of eighteen miles. ea. Lion Traingers.—Van Amburgh was one of the most re- markable of lion kings, Perfectly fearless, he was constantly jn danger; yet notwithstanding the fact that the newspapers reported him killed over and over again, he died quietly in his bed at last. During his career, menagerie keepers and circus proprietors sought about for lion kings wherever they could find them; and as a demand usually creates a supply, so was it in this instance. Heroes sprang up in various obscure corners, each tempted by the high salary offered. A solutium of ten or fifteen pounds a week is no trifle to a man in a hum- ble station. Crockett, who attaimed considerable celebrity in this branch of business, won fame not only by his perform- ance before the public, but by an exercise of great courage at a perilous moment, One night the lions got loose, Crockett, fo whose lodgings a messenger was quickly dispatched, came and hastened into the arena. The lions were roaming about the auditorium, and had just killed one of the grooms. Crockett went among them, and with only a switch in his hand drove or enticed them into their cage without receiving ascratech. The rumor of this bold and successful achieve- ment brought him offers of an augmentation of salary. A negro sailor, who called himself Macomo, the Africa lion king, also gained a reputation for bravery. He appears to have been a daring fellow, well adapted for, the work he undertook, On one occasion an unusually savage tiger, newly purchased, was put into a cage already tenanted by another tiger. ‘Nhe animals began to fight furiously. Macomo, armed only with a small riding whip, entered the cage; both tigers turned fiercely upon him and lacerated him severely; but, covered with blood as he was, he continued to whip them into submis- sion. Not for one instant did he keep his eyes off of them, and they knew it. Macomo had other narrow escapes, but like most of lion kings he died quietly in his bed at last.--- Hz. EE ——y Curious Antrurs, Tiffin, O., July 8, 187'7.—“Buck-Shot” says: | have in my possession a buck horn that is quite different from any I ever saw: instead of a single spike coming ont of the antler next. to the head there are two distinct spikes or prongs. Instead of five prongs, it has six, Father killed the deer about torty years ago. He says the deer was shortlegged, thick bodied, and weighed about two hundred pounds. li any of the old hunters have ever killed any like it, {should like tu hear from them. (Deer horns vary almost, indefinitely in form and. number of prongs. We have seen horns of the mule deer (@. macrotis) which might have been taken for those of the red deer (C. virginianus), although ordinarily the shape of the horns in the two species is very distinct, Specific distinctions based on the horns alone are in the deer apt to be of doubtful value. —Ep. | Acris erepitans, Bad, Hyla versicolur. Le Conte, Ayla pickeringit. Hall, Helocetes triseriatus. Bd, Authority of Prof. Baird. FAMILY RANIDA, Rana catesbianw. Shaw. Bull Frog. Runa Fontinalis, Le Conte. Spring Frog. Rana pipiens. Gmel, Shad Prog. Rana palustris. Le Conte. Pickerel Frog. Rana sylviatica, Wood Frog. ORDER URODELA, ATRETODERA. FAMILY AMBYSTOMIDA, Ambystoma pinetdtum, Bd. Anibystoma luridum. Bd. Ambystoma laterale, Hall, An immature spécimen from Saginaw Bay is referred to this species by Miles. Diemyctylus miniatus. Rab, Diemyctylus vindescens. Rab. FAMILY PLETHODONTID A: Plethodon erythronota, Bd. Common as far north as Lake Superior, Plethodon einerius, TREMADOTERA, Necturus laterales, Ba, Necturus maculatus, Bd, + , ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGIOAL GARDEN DURING WEEK END- ING Tuespay, July 21,—One woodchuck, Aretomys monax, presented 5 one Virginia deer, Cervus virginianus ; one white ibis, Tbis alba,, pur- chased; three striped lizards 0. sex lwnatus, presented; one brown lizard, H. fasciatus, presented; threé chameleons, A, principalis, pre- sented; thirteen gray lizards, 8. wnduldtus, presented; one pig-tail Macaque monkey I. ministrinus, born in garden; one green heron, Ardea curiscens, presented; one moccasin, A. pesceveris, purchased, ARTHUR E. BROWN, Gen’l Supt, ++ — ANIMALS RECEIVED AT CENTRAL PARK MENAGERIE FOR WEEK ENDING Ava 4.—One squirrel, Scturius carolinensis, presented by Mr. D. Scott, N. ¥. City. Oneving dove, Turtur risorius, presented by Miss. Lam- bert, N. Y. City. One gannet, Lula Vasaena, presented by Rey. J. How- ard Hand, Southampton, L,I. One robin, Turdus migvatorius, present- ed by Mrs. Makin, N.Y. City. Two armadilloes, Dasypus Sexcincius, One Zebra, Los indicus, bred in the Menagerie. W. A. Conklin, Directoy, —— Stray ArBarross.—‘Our Harry,” of Kingston, N. Y, writes that an albatross, or great pull, as it issometimes called, Was caught on Saugerties Flats, July 18. It proved to be young bird, weighing six pounds four ounces, It is seldom that these birds are found so far from the sea, w+ @> + Penguins at Tristan D'Aounsa.—An observant writer who has devoted a good deal of attention to that most peculiar specimen of the natatores, the penguin, thus describes the un- gainly movements of a flock after reaching the shore from a dip in the heaving billows: The moving water approaches the shore in a wedge shape, and with great rapidity, a band of perhaps from three to four hundred penguins scramble out upon the stones, at once exchanging the vigorous and grace- ful movements and attitudes for which they are so remark— able while in the water for helpless and ungainly ones tombling over the stones, and apparently, with difficulty assur ing their normal position upright on their feet, which are set far back, and with their fin-like wings hanging in a useless _ Kind of way at their sides. When they have Sot fairly out of water, beyond the reach of the surf, they stand together few tes drying and dressing themselves and talking aa ‘ whe *—-The Social Science Association holds its annual meeting this year af Saratoga. The opening’ session is appointed fo; September 4, +e ‘Tue Cuckoo.—Here is the Danish reason why the cuckoo builds no nest of herown. When in the early spring time the yoice of the cuckoo is first heard in the woods, every village girl kisses her hand and asks the question, ‘*Cuckoo, cuckoo, when shall I be married?” And the old folks, borne down with age and rheumatism, inquire, ‘‘ When shall I be released from this world’s cares?” The bird, in answer, Continued singing ““Cuckoo!” as muny times as years will elapse before the ob- ject of their desires will come to pass. But as some people live to an advanced age, and many girls die old maids, the poor bird has so much to do in auswering the questious put to her, that the building season goes by; she has no time to mike her nest, but lays her eggs in that of the hedge-sparrow, —LHz, : SPLIT BAMBOO RODS, To Our Customers and the Public: In reply to the damaging reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘ dealers” who are unable to compete with us at. our reduced prices, we haye issued a circular whieh we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr & Martinson, —[Ado. Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y, Woodland, Harm and Garden, THE CHARMS OF NATURAL SCENERY. N a shady glen or ravine, inviting asit does quiet contem- plation, we are often enabled to discern minor objects of beauty, which, under ordinary circumstances, would be pass- ed by unheeded. Herea charming tuft of moss, covered with hundreds of its classical urn-shaped capsules, supported on shining foot stalks; there a tiny bit of wall+ue, mountain Spleen-wort or walking fern, spring from the seams of rock, or grow embedded between the lichen-covered stones, all hap- py and at home. Rarely indeed hasa closerinspection failed to reyeal something unexpected—some little treasure that might be taken home asa special souvenir. The impressive grandeur of the rocks—piled in irregular jutting masses—liere ‘all but overarching the narrow stream, there‘anon expanding outiward into a sort of graduated series of irregular and abrupt terraces; associated and contrasted with the finely developed fronds of the ferns, could not fail to enchant all lovers of the romantic. Under the subdued light—moistened by the trickling drops that filter through the rocky crevices, and shel- tered from the drying winds—many of our most charming plants find a fitting and congenial home, in which they fre- quently enjoy a magnitude of development that almost leads one to question their specific identity. What lovely masses of moss festoon the face of the jutting rocks!—and deep be- neath, in the dark corners grow the marchantia and other lichens, stealthily but surely performing their own infinitesi- mal part in the gigantic work of disintegration that is contin- uously in progress. Then, again, what an additional interest do the tortuous roots give rise to, as they twist and twine in search of their scanty food, inserting themselves into every crack and crevice, and gradually growing in thickness, till they become gnarled with age, and in their growth assert the vital power of organic over unorganic nature, by displac- ing, at times, large fragments of rock into the stream below. Seeing then that these ravines have an especial beauty and constitute a marked characteristic in our natural scenery, the question suggests itself, or ought to sugeest itself, to every possessor of a country home, is there any wild corner that could by a little skillful manipulation be metamorphosed into a ravine? Any attempt to imitate nature on a large scale must necessarily be attended with considerable expense in the mat- ter of labor alone, independently of the cost of massive blocks of rock, old roots, etc.; but there are gardens in which nature has provided the necessary elements toform the ground work, and it may not be out of place here to give a few hints by which the amateur may be assistedin fhe selection of such plants as are best adapted for beautifying the ground work al- ready formed to his hand. Where such a ravine is traversed by a stream and overshadowed by trees, few plants are more at home than the great majority of our hardy ferns, Chief among them the various flowering varieties, Osmunda, cinna- moma, spectabilis and interrupta, with the ostrich plumed Struthropteris, Pennsylvanica and Germanica claim the prom- inent places, closely followed by broad and massive groups of Onoclea sensibilis. The various Phegopteris with their delicate fronds should have a shady nook; Polypodium vulgare may cover a partially shaded rock; the curious and interesting walk- ing fern (Camptosorus) will be at home in a damp and mossy Jieation; the Climbing fern (Lygodiwm) will grow and flourish ina moist, grassy, shady spot; while the various Aspleniums, Aspidinms, Woodsias, the exceedingly graceful and sweet- tented Dicksonia, and even the Lycopodiums (Club-mosses) 31d Selaginellas will peep from many a nook, and give added i terest to every step. But in addition to these fairy bowers -o* ferns, there are many of our native flowering plants as well as of the cultivated herbaceous varieties that will add greatly to the beauty of such an arrangement. For creeping plants to cover damp soil and form natural «lraperies none are better suited than the common Moneywort ( Lysimachia nummularia), and its golden-leaved variety, the ® bthorpia Europea, and the golden Chrysosplenium also dearly love a damp locality. The twin-flowered Linnea Bo- zalis, the early Hepaticas, Thalictrum, Decentras, Wood Anemones and violets; the rosy Oxalis, all the Trillinms and Epimediums, Dodecatheon, Trientalis, Hypoxis or Stargrass, Aldenlandia (27uets), Aquilegias, not neglectine the new golden A, Chrysantha, and hundreds of others, will naturally find a proper situation, while over them will wave the lovely Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum), the Baneberry (Actea spicata), with its cherry red or white berries, the Bug-bane (Cimiei- juga), the feathery plumes of the Smilacina racemosa, the va- rious Lilies, Cypripedium, Habenarias, Uyularias, Irises, and many taller growing plants, which, if given plenty of rich soil, will grow and flower with a vigor almost surprising, High among the rocks, and in the more exposed situations, can be planted the graceful Adlumia cirrhosa, with its clusters of fringe-like flowers, the lovely Clematis Virginica, or its sweet-scentéd congener, OC. Flammula, the violet-scented * Apios tuberosa, the golden-ieaved Honeysuckle, for the con- trast of its foliage, or the golden-berried Celastrus, or Bitter Sweet, so ornamental in the fall; even the American Ivy (Ampelopsis) and kindred vines in graceful festoons can all be brought, with the wild elegance of their growth, to lend an additional charm to the scene. o— Tae New Yore Horticunrorar Socrery.—We have much pleasure in mentioning that we have received the corrected schedule of premiums offered by this enterprising society for their fall exhibition, to be held at Gilmore's Garden Sept, 26 to Sept, 28 inclusive. Tn this, probably the finest hall in the country for such an exhibition, and as the premiums offered are very liberal, we feel assured that the exhibition will sur- pass even that of last season, and would advise all interested in horticultural pursuits to be sure to attend it. Any one wishing a copy of this schedule, or of the constitution and by- Jawa of the society can have it by return mail by addressing t_- recording secretary, W. J, Davidson, 258 Fulton street, Biooklyn, FOREST “AND STREAM. — ROUGH NOTES FROM THE NORTH- EAST. HALIMax, N. 8,, duly 22, 1877. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM! Cool and bracing, even in summer, is the breeze that blows fresh from the broad Atlantic upon the bold Acadian shore. That Arctic current which pours down its icy waters through Davie’ Straits upon the northern coast of Newfoundland, bearing upon ‘ts bosom the dreaded bergs which float onward to the westérn confine of the noted Gulf Stream, sends one of its errant outlets southward to wash our granitic shore; and it is to this cool current that we owe our charming Summers, the like of which no other land ¢an boast of the wide world | over. When you, Mr, Editor, and other worthy cllizens of the western world’s metropolis are sweltering under the influence of a temperature which overheats the system and exhausts the frame for weeks—may we not say months ?—the inhabitants of this fayored land can enjoy the luxury of a& daily walk through an atmosphere reduced to within a few degrees of temperate by the vast refrigerator we have alluded | to. "Tis true, we capnot boast much of our dpring; the months of April and May are generally ‘* broken,” as it is termed—one day may be calm, clear and warm, while the next may be boisterous, gloomy and cold. At that season, also, we are liable to dense fogs—at least that portion of our province which liés along the Atlantic shore—and these fogs are the result of the contact of the cold northern current with that of the Gulf Stream. Our summer, therefore, cannot be said to commence before the middle of June, although some charming weather does occur even in May, ou the last day of which month, some six years ago, I well récollect the extremely high temperature of 919 in the shade being recorded. The city of Halifax.with which locality and its fauna I am more ac- quainted than with other parts of the province, is situated upon a peninsnla ronoing nearly north and south, bounded on its eastern side by the waters of perhaps the finest harbor North America can boast of, while on the west it is laved by those of the*placid lake-like inlet known as ‘' The Northwest Arm.” The highest portion of the penin- sula is Citadel Hill, on which Fort George is built,and from which a splendid view of the entrance to the harbor and surrounding country may be obtained. It may possibly réach the height of 200 feet above the sea level, but. I should think hardly more. In every part of the peninsula the soil is much the same—poor and shallow in its natural State, and resting on a sub-soil of hard-pan clay, mingled with the rounded masses, large and small, of granite and slate stone, so charac- teristic of the well-known * boulder drift,”” As may be expected, the land on the peninsula, poor and hungry as it is, is found to be profita- ble under cultivation so near to a large town, and theréforé but a small portion remains in its original wild state. At its sonthern ex- tremity lies a tract of this wild land, about 800 or 400 acres in extent, known as Point Pleasant, a charming distriet, now lald out with walks and driyes for tlie citizens to take their pleasure in. The spot is truly wild in every respéct; a mass of rock, more or less chaotic, every where clothed with a dense growth of dwarf spruce (Abies nigra, Poir.) in its three yarieties of black, red and white, interspersed with degenerate, though picturesque, examples of the white or Weymouth pine (Pinus strobus, L.), Diving into the recesses of this wilderness; the botanist will light upon many a shrab and plant wherewith to adorn his herba- rium, Beneath the sombre shade of those gnarled and knotted pines, in spring time blooms the May-flower (Zpiyea repens, ..), and in early summer in profusion grows the little twin flower (Linnea borealis, Gron.), whose lovely, pensile blossoms never fail to attract the atten- tion of the most incurious eye, while humberless shrubs, including the crimson lambkile (Kalnia angustifolia, L.), the purple rhodara (A. cana- densis, L.) and Labrador tea (Sedum latifolium, Ait), help to fill up every vacant Space, save where an Open grassy spot occurs like an oasis in this desert of conifers, marged around by the dwarf,yet dense follage of the humble blueberiy (Vaccinium penneylvaniewm, Lam.). It is not only in summer that this locality is pleasing to the lover of nature, for even in the depths of our long and severe winters when the snow storm isragingin all its fury and the trees are bending to the passing gale, it is pleasant to roam through these solitudes and listen to the faint note of the black-capped titmouse and Hudsonian chicadee, which appear to heed not the piercing northern blast, but pass onward from tree to tree, busily searching each mioss-grown branch for the it- sect food which hibernates within. Such briefly is Halifax and its immiediate surroundings ; other spots there ate, ‘tis true, well worth describing, but as the readers of Forusr AND STREAM Inay weary of my account, I shall refrain for the present, at least, and pass on to cull a few items from my note-book, Portuguese Man-of-War (Physulia)—Among the Southérn forms brought to our coast by the Guif Stream is the Portuguese man of war, and its occurrence generally takes place during the month of August or beginning of September; sometimes'a littie earlier, as in July, 1860, when a specimen was taken in our harbor on the sandy shores of Sable Island, which liés some eighty miles off shore and much nearer the Western edge of the Gulf Stream; it is not uncommon at that season of the year, Earthworm (Lwmbricus).—l observe sometimes when walking along onr streets during the early summér months after a heavy rainfall an mnusual number of earthworms lying dead above ground. What can have been the cause of so much wholesale destruction ? [The earthworms come up from the dry ground beneath to get the moisiure, and obtaining too much water, are drowned. An earthworm will drown in a bucket of water in half an hour or less. —Ep. | Wild Strawberry (dragaria virginiana, Ehr.)—In ordinary seasons this plant, whichis very abundant in most parts of the country, ex- pands its leaves about the last week of April, and I have observed it in bloom as early as May 12. The fruit ripens about the middle of June, although some may be picked a few days earlier. From the end of June tothe middle of July the market is plentifully supplied. The usual mode of exhibiting the fruit for sale is in little trays made of the bark of the paper birch (Betula Papyracea, Ait.), holding usually about a pint of berries, and these “‘barks,” as they are called, sell when the fruit is abundant at abont seyen or eight cents each. Heayy rains have a bad effect upon our wild strawberry supply, asitis a fruit which soon de- cays under moisture when fully Tipe, . Whiteweed (Leucanthemum vulgare, Lam.).—One of the most common weeds to be seen in our cultivated fields, espevially meadows, is the white weed, or ox-eyeddaisy. The hay crop in some places about Hal- ifax is more than half composed of this plant, yet farmei's declare they have Do objections toit, as the cows are yery fond of it, and being bit- ter in taste it probably acts as a tonic, Mid Mac. _—$$$<$<— + —___ —Sir Richard Wallace, an English country gentleman, ha, planted so many rhododendrons on his estate in Suffoll this season that they may almost be reckoned by the mile. They are expected to afford a beautiful sight next spring, i ~The roof of the Palmer House, Chicago, has heen con- verted into a magnificent conservatory. . —_———————— WILDWOOD POISONS. Torr Duncan, Texas, diily 28, 1877. EDITOR FoREsST AND STREAM: . A communication, signed “ Jacobstaff,” in your issue of July 12, and your editorial remarks thereon, lave excited my interest and attention. Huving been many times the victim of wildwood poisonous vines and shrubs, aud haying learned from Tndians and Mexicans certain reme- dies used by them for the poigon of the ivy and poison oak, SO commoly throughout our entire Western domain, I venture to offer a suggestion or two as to remedies, and hope your correspondent, a8, wellas some of his readers, will try one of them for the poison of the black alder as well as of the ivy. The two remedies I shall mention are not of thosé before Stated, as in use by Indians and Mexicans, bnt are the result of a study by sev- eral army Surgeons of the effect of these Indian and Mexican reme- dies, and substituting therefor certain chemicals of similar charauter. The first isa strong solution of nitrate of potash applied frequently to the parts affected. The best way to apply is to keep bandages of Iinen saturated with the solution, on the parts. When this ¢annot be had, use gunpowder made into a thin paste with milk or water, The other is @ solution composed of zine oxide, two drs; acid tannic, thirty grains; cosmoline, plain, two drachms. Apply same as other solution. Both are sertamly excellent antidotes for (le poison of iyy and the poison oak, and may be equally so for the black alder. : WES?TaRN SPORTSMAN, _— ‘Wooprann Porsons.—Another correspondent sends an ail- ditional remedy, as follows : As there has been a great deal said lately in Forrsr anp SrREAM AND Rop aNpD Gun about poison ivy, or, as we call it, poison oak, I send you a sure remedy for it; The yolk of one egs boiled hard, made into a paste or ointment, with a tablespoonful of good fresh butter (not salted); apply to the parts affected. -The aboye is not impaired by age, or becoming rancid, but is rather improved. J can testify to the good results from use of the above remedy, for I have never known it to fail, ; Se _—The dried plants reecivyed last weel were all correctly named, with the exception of the Matricaria, which we think is Maruta cotula. The unnamed species is undoubtedly Troximon cuspidatuna, Pursh., a native of our Western prai- ries, Would our correspondent be kind enough to give Joca- tion and date of collecting in future if practicable 2—En. + —The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers a prize of $500, to be awarded Aug. 1, 1998, to the person or persons who shall have done the most to lessen the sufferings of animals in transportation by rail during the year which will end July 1, 1878. es ee Soot as A FWervirizer.—To strong growing greenhouse plants, such as pelargoniums, fuchsias, roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, azaleas, solanums,-and many others, soot is a valuable and, easily obtaincd stimulant. A handful of it tied ina bag and stirred in a three-callon can of water, has a maryelous effect on all the plants just named, and on many others besides, It induces vigorous growth, and adds fresh- ness and substance to both leaf and flower. ‘tis better to use ifin small quantities and often, rather than charge the compost with more carbon than the plants can readily assim- ilate. For the more robust growers, especially if grown in small pots, mixture with fresh manure from tlie cow sled is desirable, but this mixture should be allowed to settle before using, otherwise the grassy particles will remain on the sur- face of the pots, and while giving them an unsightly appear- ance, exclude that free acration which all healthy roots re- quire, — ++ Derstrovine Prawn Inseors.—At this season of the year aphis and thrips are apt to be very troublesome, and, from the fact that many green-houses attached to yilla residences are badly constructed, an effectual fumigation by means of to- bacco smoke in the ordinary way becomes somewhat difficult. My own house is a case in point. The roof is so loosely con- structed that the smoke passes away through the openings before the insect pests are destroyed. I am therefore led to adopt a plan of my own. Once a week I put sonie soft soap and flowers of sulphur into four gallons of soap-suds, mixiny all well together. ‘The next process is 10 turn the plants heels upward and immerse their heads in the soapy solution ; but. hetore doing this, I prepare a circular piece of sliff card with a hole half an inch in diameter, and a slit reaching from the central opening to the circumference of the card. This is then stretched so as to allow the stem of the plant to be sur- rounded, and by pressing the fingers of the left hand firmly against it and to the rim of the pot when the plant is turned upside down, no soil can fall into the mixture. By gently moving the head of the plant backward and forwafd in the solution, the leaves become cleansed of insects, and as a kind of soapy gloss clings to the leaves after they are dry, insects do not quickly intest them again —Te Gurden. Aquarium Cremmnr.—Mix together litharge and glycerine to the consistency of thick cream or fresh putty. This cement is useful for mending stone jars or any coarse earthenware, stopping leaks in seams of tin panos or Wwash-hoilers, cracks and holes in iron kettles, ete. Ihave filled holes an inch in diameter in kettles, and used the same for years for boiling water and feed, It may also be used to fasten on Jamp-tops, to tighten loose nuts, to secure loose bolts whose nuts are lost, to tighten loose joints of wood or iron, loose boxes in wagon hubs, and ina great many other ways. In all cases the arti- cle mended showld not be sed until the cement has hardened, which will require from one day to a week, according to the quantity used. This cement will resist the action of hot or cold water, acids and heats.—, ¥. Dribune. S—— or Rosz Srips.—Never ‘cut a lateral shoot froma rose bush, if you wish to propagate it, but break it off quickly with a downward motion. It will then retain a minute portion of the older branch; the fracture will be rough and send out rootlets morereadily. Make your soil very wet, like thick mud, and keep it so. Your rose slips pea this way should root in three weeks.—-Rural New Yorker, , REST’ AND STREAM. Tre AmuRtdAN PomoLocreat, Soomry holds its meeting this season at Baltimore, commencing Wednesday, Sept. 12th, at 10 a. a, and continuing three days. All Pomological, Horticultural, Aevicultural and kindred societies in the United States and British Provinces are invited to send as large dele- gations as they may decm expedient, and ull persons inter- ested in the cultivation of fruits are invited to be present and take seats in the convention. , This coming session isexpected to be unusually interesting from its locition inthe great fruit growing region of the At- lantic coast, and from the varied, experience embodied in the reports of the State and local horticultural societies to be pre- sented. The Maryland Iorticultural Society will, at the same time, hold a grand exhibition of fruits, plants, flowers and vegetables, which will give increased interest to the occasion, Packages of fruit, with the names of contributors, may be addressed to the American Pomological Society, care of W. B. Sands, Baltimore, Md. te a To Krer Mrar Presu.—aAs soon as the animal heat is out of the meat slice it up ready for cooking, Prepare a large | jar by sealdine well with hot water and salt. Mix salt and pulverized saltpetre in the proportion of one tablespoonful of saltpetre to one teacupful of salt. Cover the bottom of the jar with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Put down a Jayer of meat, sprinkle with salt. and pepper the same as if just going to the table, and continue in this manner till the jar is full. Fold « cloth or towel and wet it in strong salt and water in which a little of the saltpetre is dissolved. Press the cloth closely over the meat and set in a cool place. Be sure and press the cloth on tightly as each layer is removed, and your meat will keep for months. It is a good plan to let the meat he over night after it is sliced before packing, Then drain off all the blood that oozes from it. It will be necessary to change the cloth occasionally, and take if off and wash it—first in cold water, then seald in salt and water as at first.— Za. — Prussep Leaves AND FrLowrrs ror Winrrr.—Jack-in— the-Pulpit, in the August ‘‘St. Nicholas,” gives some hints for preparing leaves and flowers for home decoration. By the exercise of yery little labor, and without any expense rooms may be thus rendered wonderfully cheerful for the long winter months : The Little Schoolma’am's.plan is lotake a sheet of thin cotton-batting, and lay the flowers carefully on it, covering them with another sheet, and then putting the whole under slight pressure. Sonietimes, when the flowers are thiuk, und contain a goud deal of moisture, she puts {hem in fresh cotton the next day, and after that does not disturb them. Butin pressing nearly all the small fiowers, the coiton need not be changed at all, and 1ot even opened until the lowers are preserved. TI noticed that the Little Schoolma’am’s pressed Mowers hala soft, bright look. She groups the long-stemmed ones prettily in vases, or Jays them bet een sheets of thin glass, and hangs them in her windows in the winter, she says. They haven’t af all the poor, pinched, faded, flattened look of flowers prepared in other ways. The Little School- ma’anl presses green leayes and ribbon-grass in the same way, keeping their color perfectly; aud she told the children that when they wanted to pilea number of these double cotton layers together, it was better 10 lay asheet of blotting paper i between the sets. Sometimes she Jays tissue paper between the flowers and the cotton; but it is of the thinnest kind. ee —House plants ought to be stimulated gently once or twice a week, Rain water, so refreshing to summer flowers, always contains ammonia, which also abounds in all liquid manures. If you take an ounce of pulverized carbonate of ammonia, dis- solved m_one gallon of water, it will make spring water even more stimulating to your plants than rain water. If you water your plants once in two weeks with guano water (one tablespoonful to a pail of water), they will grow more thrifty. Obicken manure dissolved in water is excellent. Always keep the soil in your flower jots loose, A common hairpin used daily will stir the earth suffitiently.—Povston Journal of Chem- asbry. Tan Rarw TrREE.—In the woods adjacent to the city of Moyobaniba, Peru, exists a tree- called by the natives Tamai- caspi (rain tree) which possesses some remarkable qualities, lt is atree of about fifty feet hich when at maturity, and of about three feet in diameter at fhe base, and has the property of absorbing an immense quantity of humidity from the atmosphere, which it concentrates and subsequently pours | forth from its leaves and branches in a shower, and in such abundance that in many cases the ground in its neighborhond is converted into a perfect bog. It possesses this curious property in its greatest degree in the summer, precisely when the rivers are at their lowest, and water most scarce ; and the writer proposes that if should be planted in the more arid yesions of Peru for the benefit of agriculturists.—Panama Stor and Herald. ts —Senator Dorsey is taming buffaloes on his new Mexica ranch. Awrters, Ero.—Collectors may obtain the following superb specimens at a fair price, by addressing this office. One pair moose antlers, 16 prongs, mounted; one large pair yak horns, joined af base; one pair Texas horns; one bare head of mule deer, with antlers, ten prongs, mounted; one pair antlers and head of red deer, mounted ; one upper shell of sea tortoise, large; one do., land tortoise; one ailiga- tor’s head, mounted, fine white teeth; one large clear and white shark's jaw ; one walrus snout, mounted; one large sawfish snout; four large sword fish do.; one pair buffalo horns, highly polished and joined; one pair caribou antlers (female) even, fair sized and unmounted ; two pair red deer antlers, mounted, The above are fine specimens, which will be presented to Cambridge Museum if not quickly disposed of. ——— See Sarery Remy Horppr—The neatest thing that has come to our notice is the Satety Rein Holder. It can be attacbed toany carriage, clasps the reins Without fuss or trouble, and holds them securely. To physicians we especially reommend if, We know how it is ourselves, and would not be without one _ for three or four times its cost, It is neat, easily adjusted, saves time, and prevents accidents,— See Adv. = —Mere glitter and lip seryice decejye for a while, putin the long rin failin thelr infinence. People learn to see heneath the seeming. But &.T. Babbit's Toilet Soap is precisely whatit claims to be, the purest and sweetest oftoilet soaps, nyaluable in the nursery, and consequent- iy the best aytiole foy “ahildren of a. larger growth.”—[4 dy, Che Senne. TO CORRESPONDENTS.—LThose desiring us to prescribe for their dogs will please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- nfal: 1 Age, 2 Food and medicine given. 3, Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips, 4. Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc, 65, Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not, 6, Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, eto. 7, Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8, Temperature of the body as Indi- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and {he foreleg. 9. Give position of kenne] and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of ihe latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, ete., that may be notived ; signs of suffering, etu, CANINE THERAPEUTICS AND PA- THOLOGY—Fifth Paper. ANATOMY OF THE DOG COMPARED WITH MAN, Hi come next to those organs that serve to secrete and excrete urine, and are likewise essential to the repro- duction of the species. The kidneys are situated much in the same way asin man, but are of more globular form, and un- provided with fat on their anterior surface. This difference is easily accounted for when we compare the situation and posture of the two. Inthe dog they are placed in the infe- rior part of the body, so as not to be subject to the pressure of the vicera, which seems to be the cause of the deposit of pinguedo in the biped ; hence there is no need of any cellular substance to ward off pressure. The superior portions of the canine kidneys are, however, well supplied with adipose tis- sue, lest they should suffer any compression from the action of the ribs and spine. | In the internal structure of these organs there is considera- ble difference. The papili# do not here send out single the Several tubul’ usinifert ; but being all united, they hang down in the form of a loose pendulous flap in the middle of the pel- vis, and form a kind of septum medium, go that a dog has a pelvis formed within the substance of the kidney. The only thing that is properly analogous to this in man, is that sac or dilation of the ureters formed at the union of the ductus wrint- ert. ‘The external part of the canine kidney closely resem- bles one of the lobes of that of the human footus. But in the human adult, from the continual pressure of the surrounding viscera, the lobes—vwhich, in the foetus, are quite distinct and separated—coalesce, though the original cortical substance is still preserved m the interior. The reason of these peculiari- ties in the dog are probably that the fluids of the animal—as of all the carnivora—being much more acrid than those that live on vegetable food, its urine must incline to alkalescency, as indeed is proven by test and smell of that secretion in cats, leopards, dogs, etc., being fetid and pungent, and therefore not proper to be long retained in the body. For this end it is proper the secerning organs should have as little impediment as possible by pressure, etc., in the performance of their func- tions; and for that design the mechanism of the canine kid- ney seems to be elegantly adapted. The glandule or capsule atrabilarie are thicker and rounder for the same reason as the kidneys. The ureters then, are more muscular because of the. unfavorable passage the urine has through them, they entering the bladder at the fundus. The bladder is much the same shape in all quadrupeds, be- ing pyramidal or pyriform. Its difference in shape from man arises from the fact that the neck, from which the ureth- ra is continued, is higher than the fundus; the urine, there- fore, must distend and dilate the most depending part by its weight. It is fastened to the abdominal walls by an exten- sion or process of the peritonium, which membrane is extend- ed quite over it. Asa rule, carniyora have the bladder more muscular, considerably stronger, and less capacious than the herbivora—such as horses"and cattle, whose viscus is perfectly membranous, and very large. This is wisely adapted to the nature of their food, for with the former the secretion is is so acrid, that we may naturally believe that its remora might be attended with ill consequences,and hence demands to be quickly expelled. This is chiefly effected by its stimulat- ing ils receptacle to contraction, and consequent discharge of contents, though the irritation does not depend upon the stretching, so much as the peculiar qualities deyeloped by the secretion itself. That stimulus is one of the principal causes of the excretion of urine is evident when we remember that saline diuretics are dissolved into the semen of the blood, and carried down by the kidneys to the bladder. The same ap- pears likewise from the application of cantharides, or even without medicines, where the parts are sensitive, as from ex- coriation. Accordingly we find that canines micturate much more frequently than man and other animals with whom yeg- etable food constitutes the greater portion of their dict. From the acridity of the secretions of the carnivora, particularly the dog, the old writers attempted to account for rabies. The argument was this; that if these animals whose secretions have atendency to acridity or putrefaction are exposed to heat or hunger, the small portions that would not be excreted—it being claimed that unless new supplies were furnished that all excretory matter would not be yoided—would be absorbed into the circulation, poisoning the blood and—to quote an old writ- er—‘‘the fluids become more and more acrid, by which the creature falls into feyerish and putrid diseases; and, in fact, we find that fatal and melancholy distempers, as 7@dtes canina and vulpine frequent these animals, whereas those that feed | on vegetable food eldom or never contract those diseases hut aio SE eee by infection,” At about the time these ideas of rabies were being sown broadcast, one Dr. Heysham took iip eudgels in opposition to this theory, and wrote a pamphlet in the defense of one, equally as ridiculous to our modern eyes, entitled, “The Cause of Rabies nof Putrescency, but. Acidity of the Fluids,” The spermatic vessels are within and covered hy the peri- foneum, from, which a menibrane analagous to the mesentery hangs loose and pendulous in the abdomen,unlike man, where they are contained in the cellular structure of the peritoneum, which is versely stretched over them. At this passage out of the lower abdomen there appears 2 simple perforation or Ting, precisely like that of the human foetus. This opening leaning down to the testicles, which is of no disadvantage to the quad- rupeds would have been of great inconvenience to the erect biped, as, from the weight of his viscera, continually gravital- ing opon these openings, would put. him in perpetual danger of enteroceles, and man is subject enotigh to hernia ag it is, This, dogs are no way in danger from, since in their horizon. tal position, this passage is in the highest part of their abdo- men, and the viscera can nob press upon. the apertures ; and even to prevent the slightest hazard, each is classed by 2 loose semilunar flap of fat, which not only prevents the intestines from engaging in the passage, but does not allow the vessel themselves to be constricted. Even in the most emaciated . animals this remains intact. Again, with a similar condition of affairs in man, the constant dripping down of the secretions of the omentum would have caused man to suffer with a per- petual hydroceles ; but the posture of this animal secures him from anything of the kind, though very fat lap dogs, who consequently have an overgrown omentum, are sometimes troubled with an epiplocele or hernia, The scrotum is not pendulous as with man, that the secre. tion at each copulation may the sooner be brought, from the testes, thusin some measure supplying the place of the ve- siewle seminales, which are wanting in all canines; the course of the semen through the vasa deferentia is thus shortened by placing the secerning vessels nearer the excretory organs, Perhaps its passage is likewise quickened by the muscular power of the vasa deferentia, which is much stronger than in the human. This want of vesteuia seminales also exp the sexual act is so tedious with the dog; but wh absent in this animal more than in others is which we are unable to explain. The structure of the testicles is the same as min, as are like- wise the corpus pyrimidale variosum, or painpiniforme, and the epididymis or excretory vessel of the testicle, The DASE deferentia enters the abdomen where the blocd vessels come out, and, passing along the upper part of the bladder, are in- serted a little below the bulbous part of the urethra. The preputimn is provided with two muscles ; one arising from the sphincter ani is inserted all along the penis, and is known as the retractor preputi, which sufficient] y explains its office; the other takes its origin from the muscles of the abdo- men, or rather appears to be a product of the tunica carhosa, and is cutaneous; its use is the opposite of that of the retractor. The corpus cavernosa rise much the same as in the human, but soon terminate, the rest being supplied by a triangular bone, There are upon the penis two protuberant, bulbous, fleshy substances, resembling the glans penis in man, at the back of which are two veins; are compressed by the erectores penis and other parts during coition, and the circulation stopped the blood distending these bodies. After the male otean ns thus swollen, the vagina of the female, by its contraction and swelling of its corpus cavernosum, which is considerably greater than in other animals, gripes it closely, so that the male is kept in action for some time whether he will or not till time be given for bringinge the semen necessary for the im- pregnation of the bitch; and thus, by that orgasmus veneris of the female organs, the want of vesicular seminales is supplied But as i ‘would be a yery lmeasy posture for the dor to support himself solely upon his hinderfeet, and forthe bitch to support the weight of the dog for so long a time, therefore as soon as the bulbous bodies are sufticiently filled, he gets off and turns averse to her. Had, then, this penis been pliable as in other animals, the urethra must of necessity have been com- pressed by twisting, and consequently the course of the semen interrupted; but this is wisely provided against by the canal being placed in a groove excavated in the inferior surface of bone. After the emission the parts become flaccid, and the circulation is restored, when they are easily extracted, The prostata 1s proportionately lareer than in the human, and divided into two, and secrete a greater amount of fluid The uterus of multiparous animals is little else than a con- tinuation of the vagina, only separated from it by a small rine or value. It bifurcates, forming twolone canals. whic ; upon the loins, in which the offspring are iodeoh hee aie divided into different sacs, which are strongly constricted he- tween each foatus, though these coarctions sive Way when Seg is completed and birth begins. i ve next examine the thorax and its contents. i not be amiss to remark of the diaphragm in its mee ea tion, that it is in general more loose and free than with us, its connections being altogether different. The human diaphragm is attached to the pericardium, which a ain, b intery. tion of the mediastimum, is tied to ‘ney pi See sn : F F L sternum, spi f but in this animal there is some little s BDU» Ot i c pace between the dia- phragm and pericardium. We observe further that its airs part is much more moveable, and the tendin i " not so large, and it is necessary that the Rican eRe be somewhat loose, the dog making greater use of it in respira. tionthan man, This we may observe by the strong heavin of the flanks after violent exercise, S The disposition and situation of the manmeae beat one or more young. Uniparous animals placed between the posterior extremeties, which in them is the highest part of their bodies, whereby the young obtain nourish- ment without the inconvenience of kneelin hen such animals are of ho & eat S1Ze and the mammae large, p, the young are obliged to assume this position Multipara ave supplied with a number of teats, that thelr shes * lains why y they are a circumstance vary as they have therm _ FOREST ‘AND STREAM. _ 7 teed a = eral young yay have room al the same time, hence they are disposed oyer both thorax and abdomen ; such generally lie down when supplying their offspring with milk, in order to afford them tbe most favorable situation. From tliis it does not seem to be from any particular fitness of the parts that the breasts are placed as we find them in the hyman race, but rather from that of the situation bemg the most convenient both for mother and infant. The sternum is very narrow, and consists of a great num- ber of small bones, moveable every way, as 1s always the case with animals that have great mobility of the spine. The ribs Andrew Fuller. The same large, heavy, menacing, combative, sombre, honest countenance, the same deep, inevitable eye, the same look—as of thunder asleep, but ready—neither a dog or aman to be trified with. a : A Doe Carcemr Comms to Grirr.—Martin Geiszler, of One hundred and fifty-eighth street, was awakened at an early hour by the howling of his Newfoundland dog in the back yard. Throwing open the window a curious scene met are straighter and by no means so convex as in man, whereby | his gaze. On top of the fence sat James Fay, assistant dog- in respiration the motion forward but very slightly enlarges | catcher for the Twenty-third Ward, vainly endeavoring to the thorax, which is compensated by the greater mobility of the diaphragm. The want of clavicles and the consequent falling in of the anterior extremeties upon the chest, probably contributes somewhat to the straightness of the ribs. * hoist the dog by means of a rope and noose, which had been slipped around the animals hind legs. Mr. Geiszler aimed a revolver at Fay and bade him depart, which he endeavored to The mediastinum is pretty broad. The pericardium is not | do, but fell into the arms of a policeman, and was taken before here contiguous to ithe diaphragm, but there is an inch of space between them, in which the small lobe of the lung lodges; by this arrangement the liver, though perpetually pressing upou the diaphragm, cannot interfere with the motion of the heart. The heartis situated with its point almost directly down- ward, according to the posture of the animal, and is but very little inclined to the left side. Its point is much sharper, and its shape more conoidal than with man; and the names of the right and lefé ventricles are proper enough, though not so with us, when they would with greater propriety be called anterior and posterior or superior and inferior. The vena caya is of eonsiderable length inside of the thorax, haying to pass nearly the whole leneth of the heart ere it reaches the si7us Lovwert- anus dexter. In man, 80 soon as it pierces the diaphragm, it enters the pericardium, which is firmly attached to it, conse- quently immediately enters the sinus, which, by the oblique direction of the heart is almost contiguous to the diaphragm. This situation of the canine heart evidently best agrees with the shape and position of the thorax, it being lower than the abdomen. = - The egress of the blood vessels are also somewhat different, as the right subclavian of the dog is given off first; and asa large trunk is continued some way upward before the left carotid is formed, and divides into the carotid and subclavian of the right side, then the left subclavian is sent off[—hence, properly speaking, there is no aorta ascendeus any more than in man. From this special distribution of the vessels of the right side, which happens though in not so great a degree in man, we may perhaps account in some measure for the greater strength, readiness, or facility of motion generally observable in the limbs of that side. Upon measuring the sides of the vessels, the surface of the united trunk of the right subclavian and carotid is less than that of the corresponding arterivs of the left side, as they are separated ; hence the resistance to the blood must be less in that common trunk than in the left sub- clavian and carotid. But if the resistance be smaller, the absolute force with which the blood is sent from the heart being equal, there must of necessity be a greater quantity of blood sent through them in a given time; and as the strength of the muscles is, cacteris puribus, as the quantity of blood sent into them during a given time, those of the right side will be stronger than the left. Now, children early become conscious of this superior strength, and use the right arm on all occasions; thus from use comes the great difference which is so observable. That this is a sufficient cause seems evident from fact, for what a difference there is between the right and left arm of that modern Vulcan, the blacksmith? An examination will con- vince the most skeptical that the difference must arise from use. Butif by any accident the right limb is kept from ac- tion for any time, the other, from being used, stimulates a greater flow of blood, and soon develops and gels to be the better. Itis not to be imagined that the small difference in the original formation of the vessels should be sufficient to.re- sist the effect of use and habit; instances to the contrary occur every day. [t is enough for our argument that where no means are used to oppose it, the odds are sufficient to de- termine the choice in fayor of the right. Observe a dog ata trat how he bears forward with his right side; or look at him when scraping a hole in which to deposit the bone he carries— you will perceive that he uses his right foot much more fre- quently than the left. Something analogous to this may he observed in the pawing of the horse. It was formerly the opinion of anatomists that left-handed people, as well as those distinguished by the name of ambidexter (who use both hands alike), have th2 two carotid and entclayian arteries coming off in four distinet trunks from the arch of the aorta; but exami- nations made for the purpose of determining this—though, in- deed, but few—failed to confirm the hypothesis. oo as Raz.—Did you ever read Dr. John Brown's ‘Rab and His Friends?” If not, do so at once. It is published in handsome and convenient form by the Osgoods (price 50 cents), and also forms one of the lakeside Library num- bers (price 10 cents). It is one of the most ex- quisite sketches ever wrilten, an admirable piece of artistic swork, and as a portraiture of a noble dog simply unsurpassed. Here is the description of Rab, the hero: Twish you could have seen him. There are no such dogs now, He belonged toa lost tribe. As I haye said, he was brindled and gray, like Rubislaw granite; his hair short, hard and close, like alion’s; his body thick-set, like a bull—a sort of compressed Hercules of a dog. He must bave been ninety pounds’ weight, at least; he had a large blunt head; his muzzle black as night, his mouth blacker than any night, a tooth or two—being all he had—gleaming out of his jaws of darkness. His head was scairéd with the records of old wounds, a sort of series of fields of battle all over it; one eye out; one ear cropped as close a8 was Archbishop Leighton’s father's ; the remaining eye had the power of two; and above it, and in constant communication with it, was a tattered raz: of an ear, which was forever unfurling itself, like an old flag; and then that bud of a tail, about one inch long, if it could in any sense be said to be long, being as broad as long—the mo- bility, the instantaneousness of that bud were very funny and surprising, and its expressive twinklings and winkings, the intercommunications between the eye the ear and it were of the oddest and swiftest. eats A ; Rab had the dignity and simplicity of great size; and hav- ing fought his way along the road to absolute supremacy, he was as mighty in his own line as Julius Omsar of the Duke of Wellington, and had the gravity of all great fighters. Vou must have often observed the likeness of certain men to certain animals, and of certain dogs to men. Now I never fooked at Rab without thinking of the great Baptist prealer, i es Justice Wheeler and held to answer at the Special Sessions. Fay argued that he was discharging his duty. It is to be hoped an example will be made of this scoundrel. 5 Destruction of SHEP By Does.—Nearly three million of sheep were destroyed by disease or the depredations of dogs and wolves during the-last year, representing a money value of nearly $8,000,000. The Joss is greatest proportion- ately in North Carolina, Florida and Louisiana, and ranges from seventeen per cent. in the former State to three and seyen-tenths in Nebraska, the ayerage being about eight, The lowest rate is in the States having dog lais, and the high- est is confined to the South, where almost eyery negro is the owner of one or more curs. eye + —This is atrue story, for the Pittsburg Gazette says it is: At Hawkins Station, Pa., a day or two ago, a dog attempt- ed to pass under a train, bnt was not quick enough, and the tip end of his tail was caught and cut off. He whirled around to see what was the matter with that extremity, and almost instantly his head was cut off. «8+ — = —E,. F. Mercellott’s orange and white bitches, Pet and Grace, have tecently whelped—Pet nine, five bitches and four dogs; Grace, eight, five dogs and three bitches ; the for- mer by Theo Mortord’s dog, Don, the latter by Morris’s Pete. All orange and white with black points. ee Name Ciamerp,—I hereby acknowledge the receipt of a Moll Il and Rufus IJ, pup from Mr. Von Culin, of Delaware City, Del., for which [ claim the name of Bruce. He is en- tirely red, with not one white hair on him, and black nose and lips. Guo. N. Bepwirn. —————_- >.‘ = The New York Kennel Club have three puppies for sale, two by ‘“ Take ’’ (half Laverack), ont of ‘*Flirt’ (Irish)! Information may be had from Dr, Strachan, 51 Hast Twenty-third street, N,Y—[4Adp, Sea and River Hishing. —o FISH IN SEASON IN AUGUST. a FRESH WATER. Trout, Salmo fontinalia, SALT WATER. Sea Bass, Scicenops ocellatus. Salmon, Salmo salar. Sheepshead, Archosargus probato- Salmon Trout, Salmo confinis. cephalus, (iand-locked Salmon, Salmo glover?. Striped Bass, Roccus linneatus, Grayling, Uhymallus tricolor. White Perch, Morone americana, Slack Bass, Micropleryus salmoides; Weaktish, Cynoscion regalis M, nigricans, Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatriz, Mascalonge, Lsox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybitwm macuta- Pike or Pickerel, Bsox luctus, tum. Yellow Perch, Perea jflavescens, Cero, Cybium regale. Bonito, Sarda pelamya. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, Fisa 1x Marxer.—Our quotations for the week are as fol- lows: Striped bass, 18 to 25 cents per pound ; bluefish, 10 cents; salmon, green, 40 cents; frozen do, 30 cents; mack- erel, 25 cents; weakfish, 12 cents; white perch,15 cents; Spanish mackerel, 60 cents ; greén turtle, 12 cents ; halibut, 18 cents; haddock, 8 cents; Ising-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; blacktish, 15 cents; herrings, 6 cents; flounders, 8 cents; porgies, 10 cents; sea bass, 18 cents ; eels, 18 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; Long Island trout, $1; Canada do., 50 cents; hard shell crahs, $4 per 100: soft crabs, $1 50 per dozen ; frog legs, 35 cents per pound, Vermont,—Lake Champlain is now resorted to by black bass fishermen, who report excellent catches. Rxopr Isxuanp.——Perry Ralph caught seven hundredweight of bluefish near Point Judith, July 25, and six hundredweight July 26. Conxgotioun.—South Vernon.—Black bass fishing in the Connecticut now affords excellent sport. Sunsbury.—There was killed, recently, a night her- on, eighteen inches high, with neat glossy plumage, and hay- ing three white cylindrical feathers, six inches long extending back from its head. : i, Mystic Island.-—On the 4th ultimo friend Herbert and your humble servant packed traps for a few days sport, and took seats in the New Haven and Shore cars for Noank, Conn. 33 per tattccovrpseaursusetreunsen 0 bigehennrces venecetecnsee re ee ee ee Reilly be Payee * Stroud, ¢ Giles, rae We J Ashbridge, mot out.-..,-. “ Bye, 1; leg pye, 1; wides, 6. ......-- Murron vs. Sraten Ispanp.—Slaten sland, Aug 4.—The score was as follows: He A} --+ 5—60 MERION. First Tuning. 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Ans, Wecannot, 8. W.d, North La Crosse, Wis.—Is there anything IT can put on my tent to make it fireproof? Ans. Yes, but if will cost as much asto buy a tent already filrepyoof and will be likely to spoil the tent you have. Best buy a new tent, H. G. G., New York.—Will you please be so kind as to inform me where, inthis city, can obtain a pair of cotton stockings suitable to wear with knee-breeches for shooting purposes? Ans. Thomson & Son, 301 Broadway. 7 T, W. E., Houghton, Mich.—Please inform me in regard to the target on the front page of your paper? Ans, The target is placed there as an ornament to hide a hole atits back. Itis notto shoot at, Hi, M., Frankford Arsenal.—Please give me a good recipe for the wicked fiea? My family of pups is pestered thereby. Ans, Persian insect powder is said to be good. Powdered leayes of the flowering pyrethrum (Pyrethrum rosum). Oresson, New York.—WIll you inform me whether I will find any shooting at Cresson Springs, Pa.? Is that a good locality for squir- rel shooting? Ans, We are so informed, but squirrels are some- what migratory in their habits, and cannot be depended upon to inhablt any one place for two years consecutively. LAcHtNE, Montreal.—Under the rules of first-class American or British rowing clubs are pin oars (that is, oars with a hole through them working on a pininthe gunwale of the boat) allowed to be used at their regattas or not? Ans. We believe not. H. §., Boston.—Can yougive me the name of a book giving names and description of the different insects? Ans, ‘“Our Common In- sects,” by A. 8, Packard, Jr., published by Estes & Lauriat, Washing- ton street, Boston, Mass., will give you all desired information, B.L. C., Central City, Ilowa.—I wish to obtain the rules for goyern- igrifie clubs, if such rales are printed. Where can they be obtained? Ans. Remington’s catalogue has them, or you will find them in the “Forest and Stream) Hand-Book for Riflemen.’? Published by J. B. Ford & Co. ’ J, H. B., Cincinnati, Ohio.—Where can I find good fly trout fishing in West Virginia? Ans, The Blackwater region of West Virginia: reached via wagon road, twenty-eight miles from Oakland, Md,, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, affords excellent tronting in September, Write to Wm, Kitzmiller, Oakland, Md., or Thomas Basley, of the same place. W.N., Gorham, N. H.—I have three young wild black duck about one-half grown, which I wish to raise for decoys. What is good feed for them, and what kind of shelter is best for them through our winter months? Ans, House and feed them sameas tame ducks, giving a Jithle raw hashed meat occasionally. Send to Wm. Lyman for his cat- alogue of rowing gear. Onto, Cincinnati.—Is there such a thing as shooting deer with a shot gun? Please tell me the bore, length, etc., that would be best adapted for miscellaneous shooting ? Ans, Yes, itis very common}; many prefer the shot gun to the rifle for this purpose. For general shooting we prefer a 12-gauge, 8-lb. gun, with 30 or 32-inch barrels, C.E., New York.—Isthere a good pocket guide to Nova Scotia pub- lished? Also, will there be any good hunting on the north coast or in the Bay of Funday thismonth? Ans. Map at A, W. Makinlay’s, Hali- fax, N. 8. Moose hunting is permitted Sept, 30, but a license of $20 is first demanded. SUBSCRIBER, Brooklyn.—I have @ small terrier dog, and in cutting his ears part of the lobe of one ear was cut, and it has never healed. Can you inform me of any preparation which will healit? Ans, Wash wound clean with castile soap and tepid water. Then bring the edges together, and cover them on both sides witha strip of cloth on which Simple cerate has been spread, then fasten them down with collodion and leave until well. M. R. H., Shelbina, Mo.—l. Would you advise me to buy a breech- loader with a pistol stock or not, and what is its advantage? 2. Do you think that English chilled shot will give better results on quail and grouse than soft shot? Ans. Yes, itis much easier to manipulate. 2, There 1s a diversity of opinion regarding chilled shot. Our best shots say that it is superior to soft shof only when shooting from the trap with a gun that is heavily choked. The trap you speak of is not in the market. The Bogardus trap is best known; price $6. W. iH. 'T., Kendallville, Ina,—Can you inform me of the nature of the small grub found in black bass? I examined one to-day and it was almost identical with our common bloodsucker, except in size and color. Are bass fit for food when these grubs are to be found in them? Ans. Almost every fish has its own peculiar parasite. As to being jit for food, it is a matter of opinion; they are eaten at such times by some, and so are the inhabitants of the capillary substance which adorns the occipito frontalis of the Diggers by the proprietors of these pastures. F, W. B., New York.—How can I cure fish so that they will keep until winter? Ans. Take your fish and split it open; wipe it clean, but don’t wash it; layin a keg, skin down; sprinkle on each layer of fish a mixture composed of one-half salt and one-half Muscovado sugar, putting on about one-half the quantity usnally used in salting fish. On atrival home, re-pack, usitg a very small quantity of the same mixture. Gazetteer, page 5ST. FRANK HaSkKsLL, Saccarappa, Me.—I notice that in two instances in your Answers to Borrespondents, you have informed the Inquirers that they could shoot woodcock in certain places in this State during the months of July and August. I would suggest that it would be well to inform such inquirers that there is a game law in this State, and that there are also sportsmen here who will enforce it, You have pub- lished an abstract of the game law of Maine in FoREST AND STREAM and its provisions should be made known to the inquirers mentioned above. Ans, Wedonot discover the instances to which you refer, but we do find in our lastissue the information given to a correspond- ent that woodcock cannot be shot in Maine before Sept. 1, accord- ing tolaw. Wehaye astanding lirt of game in season at the head of our Game Bag and Gun column, which our readers seem to wholly ignore. : ©. R,, Passaic, N. J.—What shallI do toeffect a cure of the eyes of iny setter puppy? Inthe inner corner of each eye isalump of hard, fleshy matter, protruding about one-quarter of an inch, and about the size of the end of a man’s little finger. It is now only about half the size of what itwas ab first. Ans. The lujups can be removed by the use of glacial acetic, or by chromic acids, but they demand great care Rinse in fresh water before cooking,—Hallock’s Sportsmuan’s | inusing, The former is preferable, and the contiguous parts must be first touched with sweet oil. Better yét, consult a surgeon, and let him remove with scissors. CHAMBERLAIN,New York.—Will you please inform me what the reen- lation length of the 10-pounid hammer handle is? and also please give the three best throws of the 12-pound hammer? Ans. We are unable to give the regulation length of hammer; we believe this is usually decided by each association for ifself, The best throws of the 12-pound hammer are not on record, That of 16 pounds was 122 feet & inches, by H. 8. Brown, Aprils, 1873, at London, England. BAok-sction, Noroton, Ct,—Yow say in your Answers fo Correspond- ents fo use a8 much powder in ashotgunas the shoulder will bear. [ sé 4 drachms of Lightning powder in a Remington i2-bore, 81g-lb, breech-loader, but could bear a drachm or so more, if I could get it in my she ls, [use one ounce of shot and two wads oyer the powder. Could T use 434 drachms or 434 dvachims powder and 44 ounce shot with good effect? Ans, Hardly; youhadbest be satisfied with the charges you are using. ‘ Sugscrimer, Duxbury.—Will you kindly inform me what you con- sider the best food, also of vegetables, for setters in warm weather, andhow to prepure the same? Ans, Spratt’s biscuits are excellent, Barley and oatmeal, the dross of wheat four, or any mixture of these same with broth or skimmed milk, is yery proper food, varying it twice or thrice a week with greayves from which the tallow has been, pressed, mixed with four; or sheep’s feet and heads, well baked or boiled, forms a good diet—Hadloch's Sportsman's Gazetteer, G. H.R., Gainesville, Texas.—I saw a hawk to-day the size of B. lin eatus, and somewhat the shape, sailing overhead (and it poised for some seconds within gunshot), which was pure white underneath, ex- cepting a dark prouwn pectoral crescent and the tips of primaries aud secondaries, which were black. As well as I could see, the upper parts were brownish or bluish, I have seen perhaps a dozen of those birds this season, butnever so closely before. Canyon tell what itis? TF have never seen Hlarivs leicurus here, and thought of it, but the tail was not white above, and I thought iitoo heavy fora kite. Ans, We should not dare to conjecture what it may have been, The deseription is too meagre. INQUIRER, Dorchester, N. Y.—1, Do you consider the seven-shot re- volver, advertised by Western Gun Works for $3, a good, safe and rell- able weapon? 2, Which of the following three guns would you prefer fer general use, everything considered? (1) a $45 Remington, (2) a $50 Parker, (3) 2 $50 Fox? You may designate above by numbers if you prefer, so as not to discriminate between manufacturers openly, 8. Do you consider the rifle advertised by Turner & Ross, in your issue of July 5, equal to a $20 rifle? Ans, 1. Probably as good as any for the money, but we don’t want any. 2. We do not discriminate be- tween manufacturers; all have their respective merits. 3. We know nothing of it. R., Goshen, N. ¥.—Can you tell me what to give my black and tan dog to enable him to retain his food? He eats heartily, but for oyer two months has thrown up everything he takes into his stomach. Is Seven years old, seems bright and lively, but has been deyoured by fleas; have tried curbolic soap without much success, I have used sul- phur in the water given him to drink, as has been suggested, but noth- ing seems to help him, and as heisa great pet we are anxious to re- lieve him, Ans. Give him 5 grains of the following powder three times a day: Powdered rhubarb, 6 drs.; powdered white castile soup, 2drs.; powd. cubebs and septandrin, of each 1dr. Mix inmortar, and pass through a fine seive. Torid him of fleas, use a powder of pyre- thrumrosum (flowering pyrethrum). R. R. D., Rochester, N. Y.—Gan you inform me where, either in Can- - ada or Northern Michigan, Tecan find good shooting and fishing inthe month of October, also routes of reaching same? Ans. Go to the Sr. Clair Fats. Take railroad to Buffalo, then Grand Trunk Railroad to Port Huron, Mich.; thence by Starline of steamers to the Star Island House at the Flats. Good fishing for bass, pickerel (wall-eyed pike), ete. Plenty of wildfowl. If deer shooting is desired, write to Robert Graham, Peck Post Office, Sanilac County, Mich., and inquire for terms, etc., which, if satisfactory, you can arrange to have him meet you at Lexington. Lexington may be reached from Port Huron by Star line of boats, being but 25 miles away, Graham knows every inch of the peninsula between Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay, and is every way reliable. : - I. J. L., Williams’ Ranche, Texas.—I determined last fall to go into the sheep business, and had some Leicesters and Scotch blackface sheep sent over from England. The sheep have all done well except that they haye had what we call “Snufiles” (I don’t know what you callit here), It isa severe running at the nose. I have tried pine tar on their noses, and given them wood ashes in the salt, but neither has had any beneficial effect, Although tnis is foreign to sporting, could you please tell me of anything to cure them of their ailment? Ans. No remedy has been found that is considered at all reliable, The inhalation of the vapor of turpentine often proves beneficial, or asa- foetida dissolvedin milk may relievé, Itis said, also, that a Second at tack is inevitably fatal, W. A. C., Andover.—I have a large English pointer dog two years old, One of my kind neighbors had the cruelty tolodge a bullet from a large navy revolverin him just back of his armpit, on the left side. That was three months ago, since which time he is apparently all well; but as soon asi work him, andhe gets alittle excited, he will tumble over, acting perfectly blind, will run into trees head first, and finally end in falling down in a spasm, frothing copiously at the month. When he'recovers he will stand off and bark at me, but still née will obey my. commands. If water is near he will plunge into it, but it leaves him very weak, Is there any cure, or shall I kill one of the best trained of dogs? Ans. No, weshould not kill him, but trust time and nature to repair the injury done to his neryous system, J. T, B,, Stamford, Ky.—I was out salmon and bass fishing in sirange Waters tome last week, and had fly fishing suggested by the prompt- ness with which a large fly was gobbled every time I saw one fall upon the water and vainly struggle to rise. It is superfluous to tell you £ know nothing of entomology, as my description will proclaim. A large, lead-colored fiy, similar to dragon; long, slender hody, large wings, (Ithought two pairs to eachinsect), Natives couldn’t tell me a name. Thad neverhbetfore seen one. They say the fly has ** pinchers” at head and rather long “feelers.” It is evidently a very killing ty, and if you cal conjecture whatit is, please adyise me what ty to call for, I pro- pose returning to the Clear or Middle Fork of Rock Castle this fall, and intend to try fly-fishing. Hayen’t beenable to procure the “ Gazut- teer” through our book dealers yet. Feel assured] shall find desired information init. Ans. The fly was no doubt one of the Libaliwlice:, but of what species, or even genera, it is impossible to say, ———— LY —Undoubtedly one of the best and cheapest stocks of Carpetings, Oil- cloths, Mattings, etc., to be found in the United States is that of Messrs, Joun H, Pray, Sons & Co., Washington street, Boston, IT. 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Base ball: Hartford ys Boston, at Boston; Louisville ys Milwaukee, as above; Rochester vs Wilkesbarre, as above; Resolute ys Waterbury, at Water- bury, Conn.; Monticello vs Osceola, at Jersey City ; Enterprise va Vol- unteer, at Poughkeepsie. Creedmoor; Infantry, 11th Brig., 2d Div, Saturday, Aug 11.—Running meeting; at Saratoga. Base ball: Hart- ford vs, Boston, at Boston; Cincinnati vs St. Louis, at St. Louis; Louis- ville ys Chicago, at Chicago; Resolute vs Innependent, at Norwalk, Conn.; Star ys Quickstep, at Greenville; Magnolia vs Continental, at Prospect Park; Arlington ys Alaska, af West Brighton; Enterprise ys Active, ati Wappinger’s Falls. Creedmoor: Practice. Scottish-Ameri- can Athletic Club games, Virginia City Caledonian Club games, Glass ball shoot at New York. Monday, Aug. 13—Running meeting, as above. - Base ball: Cincinnati ys St. Louls, at St. Lonis; Louisville vs Chicago, at Chicago. Creed- moor = Cavalry, 1st Biv. 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The object: of this paper has ever been to promote a heathful interest in outdoor recreation, and cultivate a refined taste for natural objects. At no time has the paper been so strong as at present. In its enlarged form, and with the careful attention paid to subjects which come with- in its scope, it is emphatically the journal of the American Sportsman and naturalist. SS +# 9 e —__—_—_—_ _ Arorio ExpLoration,—Capt. Howgate’s Arctic expedition left New London Aug. 4th for the*Polar seas, GAME PROTECTION. | ‘ Toe Massacnusetts Game Law.—In our issue of July 26 we published a letter from Mr. John P. Ordway, respecting the defects of the law as it now stands, and the response from Mr. W. Minot, Jr., as appeared inthe Boston@lobe. Dr. Ord- way replies as follows : To the Heitor of Phe Globe : Sir—My attention has just beefi called to a letter from Wm. Minot, Esq,, published in your paper of the 28d inst., assum ing that the present, game law is, although very defeetive- sufficient to convict, from the fact that the birds being in pos- session out, of season is prima facie evidence, and throws ihe whole }urden of proof on the offender, “But does Mr. M. assume that prima facie evidence is positive evidence ? and does he not know that in almost every case of possession the birds have been expressed from one place to another, so that the buyer is warranted in saying they came from Rhode Island, or Connecticut, or some other place, and could not swear they were killed in Massachusetts? There are so many ways of evading the law in its present shape, that, as I stated in my former letter, it is, in my opinion, virtually good for nothing. ‘The eighth section of the game laws undoubtedly gives power to obtain a warrant from any judge by the com- plaint stating that persons have woodcock or quail in posses- sion, but the misfortune is that the first section states where the birds must have been killed in order to convict. I consider Mr. Minot an excellent lawyer, and should be pleased to have him try a few cases, bul am afraid he would spend his time and talents in trying to convict without avail. He can prob- ably find the birds on sale in almost any proyision store where game is kept, and if he thinks the eighth section a saving clause, I trust he will put the matter to a test. Charles Hal- lock, Esq., editor of the Forrsr anp Srream, in bis latest j issue, says: ‘‘The Massachusetts law is certainly defective, and should be altered, if intended at all to accomplish its pur- pose.”’ As one of the executive oflicers of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association, acting upon the opinion of several legal friends, I should not personally feel willing to risk the reputation of our society by obtaining wars rants under the present law. JOHN P. Orpway, Pres. M. FP. and G. P, Association. [Mr. Ordway is undoubtedly right in this matter, and as be- fore intimated, we consider it a disgrace that the Oommon- wealth of Massachusetts passes a law that allows her residents: to cross her borders and violate the enactments of other States with impunity. He who crosses the line into contiguous States and kills woodcock out of season is safe when he returns, to Massachusetts, by simply proving that the game was not killed within her boundaries, consequently the law as it now stands encourages crime.—Ep. | —An epidemic of some kind is prevalent among thedeer on South Mountain, Pa. Several have been found dead and others found with bodies drawn up, cramped and almost bent double. : Wuo Kitnep tan Birp.--The following solution is offered for this too often difficult problem : Request the disputants to assume, as near as possible, the positions they held while firing, and then place the bird with wings extended at about the distance it was from them when flushed. This forms a triangle, and by examining the bird examine the point where the shot entered, and the bird be- longs to the man on the side of the bird where the shot enter- ed. ‘This method is very simple, and by its use I have many times performed the ‘role’ of peacemaker. Wine Sxot. San Diego, Cal. Kitiive Birps our oF Season.—Under this caption the Marshall (Tex.) Tri-Weekly Herald of July 26 publishes the following: Waxahachie, Texas, June 28.—Young prairie chickens are in season, and fishing splendid. If any of the New York boys will come out next fall T will show them how to kill buffalo.—ForkEst anp STREAM. We are at a loss to understand how a paper professing to be a sportsman’s journal can be induced to publish such a con- tribution as the above. ‘The Forest and Stream may possibly fall into the hands of some would-be sportsman who, as likely as not, would take for Gospel what the Waxahachie pot-hunter (endorsed by one of the leading sportsman’s journal of the country) says, and the death of a few half-fledzed grouse would probably be the result. We unfortunately have no game Jaw in Texas, or our Waxahachie friend would in all probability be languishing in the calaboose—but it is, we think, hardly necessary to assure sportsmen of any section of ihe country that chickens (grouse) are not In season in Jime in Texas (or any other State), and even if they were, that the heat on the prairies is so intense, and water so scarce, that it is almost impossible to’ get any shooting worthy of the name before September at the very earliest. Such paragraphs as the above are, unfortunately, far too common in our sporting papers; and if, instead of gratifying the ambition of this class of contributors by allowing them to see their trashy effusions in print, the editors of these papers would give them the snub- bing they so richly deserve, they would receive the thanks of sportsmen generally, and, toa certain extent, be doing their duty. . [We take great pleasure in promulgating the Herwid’s ideas, and since our Texas friends feel worried over their shortcom- ings and our own, we trust that they will take measures that | will induce the Legislature of the Lone Star State to enact suitable laws towards the protection of game. We necessarily print many items that we do not indorse, and we supposed that the readers of the Forrest AND Stream had by this time obtained a pretty fair sample of our opinions regarding the protection of game, If we stopped to score all the notes like the one quoted by the Herald it would keep us pretty busy, for although we do not publish a tri-weekly paper we find the week sufficiently short for our purpose.—Ed, ] Noya Soorr, Hoalifax.—After September 1st 1877, the game Jaws as applied to Moose and caribou are as follows: 1, After this Act shall come into operation, no person shull kill, or pursue with intent to kil, any moose or caribou, save only during the months of October, November, December aud January, IN any year, or shallexpose for sale, or haye in his possession, any green moose or caribou skin, or fresh moose or caribuo Ineat, or any part of the carcass “aforesaid and the first five days of Pebrnary in anaemia weried.. ua We ttt ane WE pe em~epperlan ee, - of §, Moose or caribon, killed-in this Province, except in. the montha | A 4 any year. The posses- sion of aly greéu moose or carthou skin, or meat, or any part of the carcase of 8 moose or caribon, during” the close season shall be pre- puta evidence of snch moose or caribou haying been illegally killed n. 2, No one person, or number of persons forming a hunting party, shail, during avy one year or season, kill or take more than three moose and five caribou. q rl +. Any person or party.of huntsmen who may Kill a moose or cari- bon shall carry the tesh thereof out of the woods within ten days after killing the animal, except as regards moose or caribou killed in the lat- ter part of- January, which must be carried out within the first Nve days of Febrnary. 8. No person shall sef any snare or trap or pits, for the destruction of moose or caribou, under a penalty of one handred dollars for each offense ; aid any person finding such snare or trap may destroy the same, The possession of any such snare or trap shal] be presumptive evidence of the intention of the person In whose possession it 1s found, {0 Sch the suare for the destruction of moose or caribou. Section 27 will be of particular interest to the citizens of the United States who are wont to hunt in this province. It reads as follows: No person not having his domicile in the Province of Nova Scotia shall be entitled to the privileges granted by the game laws in force in such Province for the time being, without haying first obtained & license from the eflice of the Provincial Secretary. Every snch license shall be signed by the Chief Game Commissioner and countersigned by the Provincial Secretary or tis Deputy, and shail be in force for one year from the first day of September in each year, and shallbe subject to the enactments of the game laws in force in the Province at the time said license is granted. The fee to be paid therefor into the Provincial Secretary’s office shall be twenty dollars, and the fund derived from this source shall be applied toward the expenses incurred in earring out the provisions of the game laws. Any person violating this section shall be Jiable to a penalty of not less than twenty dollars or more than fifty dollars for each offense, in addition to the license fee, ana costs of prosecution to be recovered in the manner prescribed by section eleyen, and, when recovered, to be paid one-half to the prosecutor and the other half into the Provincial Secretary’s office, to be applied as herembefore provided. Officers in Her Majesty’s service, officers of the Army and Navy on service in this garrison, shall be entitled to the privileges of the gamé laws of the Pro- yince ou the payment of an annua! fee of fiye dollars into the Provincial Secretary’s office, for which they shall obtain « livense for the period specified. Holders of licenses granted under the provisions of this Act must produce the same when réquired so fo do hy any Justice of the Peace, Game Commissioner or Warden, or officer of the Gameand In- land Fishery Protection Society. - —Of two poachers recently discovered on the game pre- serves Of Baron’ Rothschild, at Orsy, France, one was im- mediately shot dead by a keeper, and the other, haying slightly wounded one of his captors, was sentenced to twenty years in the galleys. And all for a hare! Dears or Roxat.—We regret to announce the death of Captain James Esdaile, of Montreal, at the early age of thirty- two years and six months. Mr. Hsdaile was a thorough sportsman, in the true acceptance of the term, having an ex- cellent knowledge of the habits of wild animals, birds and fish, as well as the mode of capturing them. He was a valued contributor of this journal, and ever foremost in the rank of game protection. A ‘warm friend and genial com- panion, his death causes a void that cannot again be filled. Se RYE ae A aes = GAME BIRDS OF NEW ENGLAND. EUROPEAN QUATL. OR several years gentlemen in this vicinity, who are in- terested in the preservation and propagation of game, have been discussing the practicability of introducing some new species of game birds into New England. When we.con- sider how few we have of really game birds—birds that will lie to and are hunted with dogs—and these few growing fewer and fewer every year, the reason for this solicitude will be obvious. If we name partridges (Bonasa wmbellus), quail (Ortya virgintanus), woodcock (Philohela minor) Wilson snipe (Gullinago wilsont), we haye enumerated about all that are worthy the attention or consideration of sportsmen. There are a few other species, some of which will lic to a dog, that are occasionally admitted to bag; but to a true sports- man, who enjoys the manly and invigerating exercise of the field, they offer very little satisfaction. Among the indiffer- ent birds, the spruce partridge (Canuce canadensis) which in- habits the northern part of New England, is of good size, and will sometimes lic to a dog, but are not numerous. Their home is a great way off from sporting centres, in a region where there are very few other.game birds; are difficult to shoot, shying about in dense spruce or hemlock forests, and, gastronomically, are of no account, nor are they offen on sale in our markets. ' We have at times several species of the rail family, but they arrive late and depart early, are here during the hottest weather, are found only in reedy bogs or filthy sloughs where no sportsman likes to go; and slthough most game dogs will point them, they have no dignity of character-and while the dog honestly thinks he has game, the little Ratlus is running, swimming, diving, flying—anything to sneak away and puz- zle his pursuers until he is far over the bog or thick reeds, beyond reach, or, if reached, is a poor reward to dog and man, and in this latitude is almost never hunted ‘* per se.” Further south they are more abundant, and one may fill a bag or boat as he pleases. Along some of the hill-tops or valleys of New England one occasionally meets with a very delicious bird, the upland plover (Actiturus bartramuts), but they will not lie to a dog or anything else, are very wary, will respond to. no call note or decoy, and are hardly to be considered game birds in the sense we haye indicated. There are a few other birds that are sometimes shot, among them the meadow lark (Sturnella magna), which most any bird dog will point ; but the bird will lie as well to a man or cow as to a canine; nor are they regarded as very gamy. Snipe shooting is, we believe, everywhere regarded: as very fine sport, than which, in some sections of the United States, none is better, In New England—more particularly in the northern and eastern parts—none is, however, more uncertain never staying long ina place, and séme seasons scarcely mak- ing an appearance at all, though, when found, lie tolerably well to a dog, and are a nice, palatable bird. We have been unable jo suggest any of the Svolopacide as a substitute or auxiliary. ‘Phere are many species of the snipe in the world, but their habits are so nomadic as to render hopeless the task of localization or breeding, The woodcock is, to our mind, the crown jewel, the very ne plus ultra of all sport, To aman who loves a well-bred, well-trained dog, and also loyes shooting in cover with—as ‘dear old Isaak Wallon used to say—‘‘a companion that is cheerful and free from swearing,” no bird gives so much pleasure, so much real joy and satisfaction as this noble bird —the woodeock, They arrive in March, breed early, stay with us tili November, and would probably be quite plenty if we could enforce a law making all the year, except Septem- ber, October and November, a close season. But these birds are mercilessly pursued by old and young, in season and out of season, with all sorts and conditions of arms and animals, until it is almost impossible to make a respectable bag. It is believed that some of our finest woodcock sections have been ruined by the birds being killed m June on their breed- ing grounds, and none are left the following spring, as they are wont, to return to the place of their nativity to reproduce their young. Stringent laws have been granted by the Legislature, but there secms to be no disposition on the part of the gunners to observe, or the authorities to enforce these laws. Game laws are looked upon by most people as an infringement of their natural and inherent rights, tobe spurned and trampled upon whenever and wherever encountered. The earlier settlers of New England had to contend with the savagesand savage beasts for the soil they occupied, and only by the skillful use of the gun were they frequently saved from destruction. When starvation stood upon the threshold of the little hut, the gun brought the wished-for meat, and all were happy again. Hunt- ing was a necessity, and what at first was a pinching necessity afterward became a pleasant pastime. As game prew scarce, the aid of the Legislature was invoked for itS preservation, but many shortsighted persons declared that gunning and fish- ing had in this country ever been free, and so they must for- ever remain. And thisis the spirit by which the friends of the protective system are met. ‘Time, observation, statistics, our sporting literature and intelligent sportsmen are doing much to obliterate these prejudices, and yet he who under- jakes to correct or reform the habits or morals of a people, has before him no light task. But the question before us now is, can we introduce any new species of waders that will take the place of or aid in preserying onr woodcock? Would the European woodeock (Scolopaw rusticola) if once planted here, be successful in its results? It is a splendid bird, larger than its congener this side the ocean, and if colonized would prob- ably thrive well. It is, however, no easy matter to capture them in such numbers as would be required to stock a conti- nent. It would be a grand enterprise, and we hope some magnanimous individual or rich club will do itself the honor of the experiment. The partridge is the largest of our game birds, and is eager- ly sought, both for table and field, They are hardy, capable of enduring the severest weather, feeding in winter mostly on buds and roosting upon trees, or plunging into soft snow to escape the cold and other enemies. If while thus encased in flaky folds, a light rain should fall and then suddenly freeze 80 as to form a crust, they would he unable to extricate them- selves, and quite likely in this way many would perish. But the most destructive enemy of the partridge is the snare or trap, An'expert with these wicked and nefarious contrivances can, in a short time, ‘‘clean out” all the partridges within his reach. No species of bird can, we presume, be exterminated by the gun, while several may be with snares. Then we have the sharp-tailed grouse (Pediectes phastanel- ixs) of the Rocky Mountains, which would ‘undoubtedly thrive well in the mountain regions of New England. They survive the winters there, why not here? We know that cli- tnate, soil and food have much to do with the successful planting and propagating new species of plants cr animals. Many years ago some benevolent gentlemen undertook to col- onize the pinnated grouse, or heath hens (Cuspidonia ewpido), on Cape Cod. Ample legal protection was thrown around them by the Legislature, andit was believed they would in time spread and populate the whole commonwealth. But in place of doing this, they gradually dwindle away, most likely from want of food in that barren region, till none are left, save possibly a few on the island of Naushon. This may be qnother evidence in favor of Darwin’s theory of the ‘Survival of the Fittest.” Phassianelius may be one of these, while Cupido evidently is not. We hope, before another spring, some liberal minded individual will not only stock the Green Mountain range with these noble birds, but also the heaths of Cape Cod, In Europe, there are several of the partridge family that would undoubtedly thrive well in this country, among them the English partridge (Perdix. cinerea) is very prolific, feed- ing in corn «nd turnip fields, where they persist in staying, and if driven from one part, they immediately rally in an- other; but as they roost upon the ground huddled together,and are not migratory, it is somewhat problematical whether they would go through our hard winters. The latitude of Virginia would suit them splendidly, and would, we think, if once in- troduced, make a fine addition to their present stock of game hirds, ; : The red-legged partridge (Perdin rubra) of France, was, about eighty years ago, introduced into England by the Mar— quis of Hertford and others, and has, in some counties, be- come very abundant. Its flesh is regarded inferior to Cinerea, but still is a great favorite with most sportsmen. We do not forget, however, that the winters in Old England are much milder than in New England. The boon we devoutly desire is a migratory bird. Our na- tive quail isa toothsome, prolific, cunning, gamy little fellow, feeding chiefly on seeds and grains in winter, most of which are within a foot of the ground, all of which are at any time placed beyond his reach by a fall of two feet of snow. Nor 18 he a good traveler upon light snow. But it so happens that every few years a deep, damp snow falls in the niglit-time | upon the birds as they ave huddled together in a little circle, heads out, and if at such time a sudden change in the weather takes place, so as to freeze the surface, they can never eseape, The bones of whole bevies have frequently been found as the snow melts away in the following spring, Nay, more; whole sections of country haye in this way been depopulated, and then the anxious sportsman must wait long years till the few that escape in some remote corner have time to propagate and spread over"the land so as to make good shooting again. The consunier fares better, as he can get a supply from the South or West. These considerations have led to the inquiry as to whether there is not some of the quail family better adapted to our inhospitable climate. California quail (Laphortyu californica) are 2 very numerous bird along the Pacifie Slopes of the mountains, as well as the plains, and at no dis'ant day will, we trust, be transplanted on the Atlantic shores, where it is destined to become one of our most popular and interesting game birds. We understand they are partially migratory, 2. ¢., they travel from the moun- tain regions to the plains below, or to the seaboard, where there is yery little snow, and return again in spring. They lay a great many eggs; in some instances as many as twenty- four, and, to coyer them, both parents incubate at the same time. Their food is quite similar to that of our quail, but they are more gregarious, often assembling in flocks of seyeral hundred each. Another feature in their habits, and the one most fayorable to their propagation here, is that, at the ap- proach of evening, they run from the open fields to the thick oak forest trees, upon which they roost at night. If the habit of roosting on trees is universal, they would escape death by deep snows, and would certainly be a success here if they could be supplied with food. By introducing three or four new species of game birds, we should attract a portion of tht gunners from their old haunts, and thereby make better shooting for those who remain; and, further, we shall have added something to our food supply, which is a subject worthy the attention of our wisest legislators. Of all the game birds that have come to our notice, the one that has most good qualities and best adapted to sueceed and prosper in this country, is the common migratory quail of Europe (Coturnix communis), or, as Mr. Baird prefers, Cotur- nix dactylisonans. They are about two-thirds the size of Oriya virgindanus, generally lighter color or rufous brown, suffused with fulvous; bill slim, long and less arched; legs slender and nearly flesh color; wings larger in proportion than. our quail, and the whole make-up more delicate. Their food is largely insectivorous, as their bills indicate. They lie well to a dog, and often do not all spring at once, buf get up one or two at a time, and then give the gun an exceilent op- portunity to do its work. 'The bird'is very common all over Europe, Asia and parts of Africa, going as far north as Scan- dinavia in summer to breed, but almost upon the first chill blast of autumn the warning note is given, and the little bevy is summoned to depart from the breeding ground to the more genial climate of the South. In September and October vast numbers of them are seen along the northern shores of the Mediterranean preparing for the long flight across the sea to North Africa, where they pass the winter, and, it is said, bring out another brood of young. The nearest point at which they would he likely to cross must be about 100 miles, which is a long flight for a bird with so large a body and so small a wing. Whether the two continents were originally more nearly united than at present, as is assumed by some of our savants, and the birds by the constant widening of the channel have been gradually educated to these long flights, isnot asubject for discussion here. Certain it is that many on their passage are met by storms or adverse winds and perish in the sea. In April.and May they return again in serried columns. On this continent we have very little conception of the vast numbers, the multitudinous millions of these birds. They haye been the marvel of all generations from _ pre-historic periods to the present day. The language of the Pentateuch, the Psalms and of the writers of ancient and modern times would seem to warraut any extravagant expression we might use. ‘And it came to pass that éven the quails came up and covered the camp.’’—Hxodus, xyi., 18. ‘‘And there went forth a wind from the Lord and brought quails from the sea and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as'it were two eubits high upon the face of the earth.”—Numbers, xi., 81. ‘The people asked, and he brought quails and satisfied them.”—Psalm, cy., 40. Bellonius says: ‘‘ When we sailed from Rhodes to Alex- andria, about autumn, many quails flying from the north to the south Were taken in our ship; and sailing at spring time the contrary way, from the south to the north, I observed them on thejy return where many of them were taken in the | ceived, same manner.” Bumatead in his very useful book for young sportsmen, entitled “‘On the Wing,” uses the following lan. guage: ‘It is recorded that on one oceasion such a quantity of them appeared on the west const of the kingdom of Naples that one hundred thousand were taken in a single day, and all within the space of six miles; and on the island of Capri, not far from the city of Naples, so many were annually cap- tured that they formed the principal source of the revenue of the bishop of that diocese, who, in consequence, rejoices in the title of the ‘Bishop of Quails’” Quail fight- ing was one of the amusements of the Athenians, and in Italy and China at the present time large sums of money are staked upon the issue of a single combat, te same as with us upon the success of our game- cocks. They are sold in Naples and other markets for one or two cents a piece, and thir return each season is hailed with joy by the peasants, as aiding to patch out their slender reve- nues, We must say, in yiew of all this, that we have not been without our fears, lest, if they were introduced into this country, they would in time become so numerous as to ‘waste and havoc” onr grain fields, The world is said to he goy- erned by equivalents, and it is possible that, in the wisdom of Divine Providence, the Fox gun was invented about the same time that the project of importing these birds was conceived, by the use of which, and other improved breech-loaders, our agricultural interests may be protected from these devouring hordes. So thoroughly impressed were we in favor of this prolific little foreigner that he would fill a gap and furnish food for millions of onr people, we set about finding some one who had been in Sicily or Southern Italy that could give us some positive and re jable information about them. For this purpose we visited seyeral ship masters then in port, but none of them had taken the slightest interest in the matter, nor did they evidently care to. We came pretty thoroughly to under- stand that sailing a ship and shooting quail were quite differ- ent Occupations and often developed dissimilar characteristics. We were about discouraged. At last we were put upen the track of Capt, P. M. Beal, of the bark Neptune, who had just arrived from Messina with a cargo of fruit and sulphur. The captain not being on board at the time of our call, we waiked up and down the wharf, and as we #azed upon the tons of one part of the cargo, we were forcibly reminded of the lessons about the ‘‘bottomless pit we received in early youth from our pious mother, and started for State street. A note soon brought us in contact with the captain, which amply rewarded us for all our trouble. He is a genial, intelligent, communi- cative gentleman, and withal an enthusiastic sportsman, gene- rally taking on board a fine dog, with which, while in a for. ciga port discharging and taking in cargo, he manages to get, a few days’ shooting. Heat once entered heartily inte the spirit of our plan; had often shot the quail, knew their habits, avd would aid us in every way possible. He gave the name of his friend and brother sportsman in Messina, Dominick Fisher, who would be likely to take an interest in purchasing and forwarding the birds tous. The next voyage of Captain B. was to the West Indies, and should we fail in getting the quail that spring, it was understood he would bring out two or three hundred on his next yoyage to Messina the following winter. At once we addressed a note to Mr, F., from which we make the following extract : Boston, March, 27, 1875. Dominick Fisher, Esq., Messina: Dear Sir—Several sportsmen in this vicinity wish to try the experiment of introducing European quail (Coturnia com— munis) into this country. But ‘how are we to get them here?” ‘This is the question that gives us most trouble * * We would like to ask if, in your opinion, the birds can be ob- tained in numbers, say two or three hundred, and, if 80, al what price? At what season of the year can it be done? Very truly yours, W. Haraoop. We presume the letter miscarried, as no answer was re— We must now wait till Capt. B. makes his autumn trip, hoping he may get out before the birds migrate for Africa. He did not, however, arrive till near December, when no birds were to be found, and he returnea in the spring of 1876 to relate his trials and receive our condolence. What then was to be done? We had worried through a whole year, and were no nearer the goal of our ambition than when we started. Shall we abandon the scheme altogether ? No; we will ‘‘dwell in our necessity” till another fall, hoping our captain will get an early voyage *‘ up the Straits,” and our-heart’s desire realized. Not so; the gales that ush- ered in the autumn also wafted the “ Neptune,” with our co- adjutor on board, to the ports of Beyroot and Alexandria. We might send an order ta Messina, but our success hitherto in that direction had not inspired us with much confidence: and, besides, these birds require a reat deal of attention. They must be fed and watered regularly, thei cages must. be kept clean, and they must be free from’ a liability to be wet - with salt water. We might for a consideration secure the services of a steward to perform this duty, but if the birds were shipped via London or Liverpool, would that service be transferred with them to the ship for Boston or New York? Neglect, mismanagement, a few days’ delay might disrupt our whole scheme. Rather than run this risk we preferred to take our chance of getting them at B. or A., as Captain B. had orders before he sailed to bripg with him as many as he could, knowing as we did that they would receive the very best of cara. He came very near securing 150 at Alexandria, but just as the prize was about to be elutched it slipped, and he came home in early spring empty-handed. Now comes another voyage to the West Indies, but previous to his sailine we instructed him to write to his friend Fisher to ship two or three hundred of the quail, dividing the lot, if he thought best, sending one moiety to New York and the other to Boston, or the whole to either place. They were to be con- sioned, care of Adams & Co's Express, to John H. Whitcomb, of Ayer Junction, Mass., who had from the very first been one-of the warmest friends of the enterprise, for distribution, Late'in’ May we had the satisfaction-of receiving a letter fray 12 en our correspondent, so positive and hearty that we make the following extracts, which will suiliciently explain itself : Massa, May 5, 1877, Warren HAarcoop, Esq., Boston, Mass. : Dear Sir—iIn pursuance of a letter received from Capt. Beal, [hereby beg leave to Inform you that I have to-day shipped by the Rng. 6 8. J. B. Walker, bound to New York, fw cages containing 250 quails, addressed to John H, Whit- comb, Esq , Ayer Junction, Mass., care Adams’ Express Co. * * * opine they will reach New York in good condi- tion, [remin, dear sir, respectfully yours, : : Dominick Frsurn, The J. B. Waller arrived in New York on June 5, but owing fo some misunderstanding of A. & Oo’s Express, the birds were not delivered to Mr. Whitcomb until a week later, Mr. Fisher took particular pains lo have a couple of nice cases made for the comfort and safety of our litue pets, laid in a large stock of hempseed for food, and for personal atten- tion oh the yoyage gave the steward two pounds sterling, and otherwise took every precaution that friendship or interest could dictate. Whatever may happel to the birds, we shall ever feel grateful to him forhis kindness, From some cause or other, 61 were lost on the passage, leaving us but 189 for distribution. By the best observers of the habits of quail, it is understood there is a law regulating their breeding. ror instance: A-section of country or even part of a township that is overstocked, ¢.¢,, when there are already too many for the supply of food in that section, they will not pair or breed the following season, bul will remain in flocks or bevies. That fuod supply has great, influence on the reproductiveness of both animals and man is a well established fact. 1, was there- fore decided not to liberate all the birdsin one place. ‘They might find plenty of food to their liking in one town but fail to do so in another. Foxes or other enemies might destroy them in one place ut not in another, and for the greater se- curity. the more certain perpetuity of our little colony, they were scattered in several of the counties inthe eastern part of the State. ‘The most serious objection to the division was that the plumage of the sexes is so nearly alike it was found very dif- fieu)t to select them in pairs. And here let us pause for a word in explanation. It might be inferred from the fore- going that we claim to have originated and consummated the only plan for stoeking this country with European quail. We wish if understood distinctly that we put forth no such claim. We have simply narrated our own griefs and joys—our own failures and final trramphs, not wishing in the slightest de- sree 1o detract from others, nor would it become us to attempt fo porlray the trials and annoyances of others who are much better alle to do it for themselves, and yet we would venture u few words in this direction. The Hon. Martin G. Everts, of iu‘land, Vt., we understand, had conceived the idea of imporling these birds, and had actually moved in the matter as early, or even Carlier, than the period at which parties here had begun to agitate or discuss the subject. His letters large- ly antedate ours, and although at first eachacted independent- ly and without the knowledge of the other, later it was known to each that the other was struggling to get the birds out for the purpose of colonizing, and each would cheerfully, if he could, aid the other. It was a most, singular circum- stance that after years of delay and disappointment, each operating through different agents—he through Consul Owens and we through Mr. Fisher, without any concert of action whatever—at last our birds should happen to be shipped on hoard the same vessel and arrive af the same time. And yet such is the fact. O£ the two hundred birds invoiced to him only three were lost. By skillful management of trans- portation his birds were delivered to him and liberated a few days before ours were, and if any one is entitled to the credit of first planting in this country the migratory quail of Hurope that man is the Hon. Martin G. Everts, of Rutland, Vt. And now the birds are here what will they do? They have fre- quently been seen since they were liberated, and it is thought they haye mated or paired, which looks well for their future faniily relations, though we are not certain that any nests or eges have been discovered. If they breed, will they in this new and strange land, as the winter draws near, with their little families, migrate? If they migrate, will they strike poldly out to sea, thinking they are to cross the Mediterranean and thus perish, or will they follow the coast lie ora more inland route to Florida? Will they pass the winter there or cross over to Guba and there intermarry with their non-migra- tory cousins (Ortya cabanensis) and so mix themselves up with their mean relations as to lose their identity and forget toreturn? Or, again, will they nobly fulfill theirmission and sustain the confidence we reposed in them when we brought them out of the Jand of Egypt? Or, still again, will they for- sake their migratory habits and stupidly squat down here in the yery jaws of relentless winter, where certain death awaits them? If they once go South to pass the winter and return the folfowing spring our triamph is complete. But will they do this? ‘Vous verrons.” W. Hapaoon. Boston, July 28, 1877. P, §.—Since writing the above a note from Mr. Everts in- forms us that the birds in his neighborhood have brought out several large broods, and he is quite sanguine of success. W. H. [The above has particular interest in connection with the ariicle on Migratory Quail which appeared in our editorial columms last week. Advices from Rutland seem to indicate that the successful acclimatization of the European quail is assured. We hope that success will crown all efforts in this direction ; and also that more of our public spirited sportsmen will enzaye in this enterprise ——Eb. } LE ee ee __ Resticoucnz Sarmon.—We are indebted to our friend H. LL. Leonard, of Bangor, Me., for two fine salmon caught by him in the Restigouche, They were preseryed at J. Porter & Co.’s freezing establisiment, at Comphelltown, Nova Scotia, and reached usas fresh as the day they were taken from the river, They were quite three feet in length, and the two weighed nearly seventy-five pounds. Jt must not be supposed that our gastronomic abilities were sufficient to utilize all of Mr. Leonard’s magnificent present. The associate editor has not b.enable to draw a long breath since, and the staff, gen- erally, are rapidly assuming Lambertine proportions, ee —On the island of ,Orkney lately, the leader of a flock of ahee » took refuge during a storm upon a ledge overhanging the sea.The rest of the flock, twenty in number, thinking thei-;leader had jumped into the sea, leaped over and were dro yned. § STRAY NOTES FROM THE EDITOR. Pirtssune, Aug 4, 1877. What a romantic and charming locality Pittsburg must have been before the purily of its atmosphere was tainted by the smoke of the thousand fires kindled among its hills and ridges, and the face of its natural beauty was smouched with lamp-black and soot! When the old Monongaliela flowed in the full and unrestrained volume of its excellence, and was not hooped into hogsheads to be busted open by unconscion- able rioters and incendiaries! Alas! what a desolation these irrepressibles have created. The traveler who comes from the Hast has to elbow his tiresome way through éhree miles of total destruction and heaps of rubbish still smoking and smouldering. I haye neyer before seen such concentrated loss, and I have gazed upon the ruins of many conflagrations. A. thousand Jaborers are now engaged in preparations to re- suscitate ; and a thousand yolunteers and regulars are here tio protect them, quartered in the court house and barracks, and thrown out to the right and left as pickets and patrols in the old-fashioned way, so familiar to all who participated in the great struggle a dozen years ago. One learns to love the soldiers when he needs their protection (‘‘I loye the military”). Last night I attended the monthly meeting of the Sports-. man’s Association, at their spacious headquarters here, and learned with satisfaction that its members have stepped to the front in almost solid phalanx, and enrolled themselves as a military company, 107 strong, under the title of the ‘* Sports- man’s Guard,” and under the command of Maj. Gen, J. B. Sweitzer, with several veterans of the regular army as officers. They will be armed with shot-guns loaded with buck-shot, and I'll guarantee will be able to disperse a mob with these weapons quicker than with bayonet and rifle. The Fornmsr AND SrReEAM once suggested the manufacture of a big-cylin- dered, burglar-repellant pistol that would throw shot. For mobs and shooting in the dark, scatter-guns will beat rifles in and out. The Sportsman’s Association here was organized 1874, and now has about 200 members. It is a body of earnest game protectors, and so great sticklers are they for law and equity that they. are discussing the expediency of expelling, for shooting birds ont of season, one of its own members, who happens to be a Chief Justice, which is going behind the bench with a vengeance. The club has one of the finest natural his- tory collections in the conatry. Its officers are Robert Dal- zell, President; D. C. Phillips, Vice-President; John A. Harper, Treasurer; O. I*. Wharton, Secretary. It has also an attorney and a naturalist, which all clubs ought to have. In coming on from New York yesterday I fell in with ex- Goy. William Pitt Kelloge, of*Louisiana; and as I found him attentively studying a copy of ‘‘Hallock’s Sportsman’s Gazet- teer,” I inferentially concluded that he was not so bad a devil as politicians had painted him. He informed me that he was posting himself on angling gear, and intended to give politics a long rest and engage in bass fishing in Minnesota lakes. We hope his Jines may fall in pleasanter places than of yore. , I don’t hear of any great amount of game along the line of the Pennsylvania Railroad between this place and New York. However, they do say certain game was plenty about here a fortnight ago, when the citizens made the rioters quail, Rail shooting also good—along the track—though altogether out of season. The club proposes to give especial protection to rails hereafter. T start for Grand Rapids this afternoon. ed HALnoocr. Tar GAZETTEER.—The Srorrsmen’s GAZETTEER was duly received, and myself and many of our best judges in sporting literature have critically examined the book, and all unite in pronouncing it the most valuable work ever issued from the press on kindred subjects. It is a wonder to all how so much valuable information could be so intelligently crowded into a book: of its size. ‘Che task must have been very great, but bas been accomplished in a remarkably concise, intelligent and pleasing manner. Eyery page demonstrates the fact that the author was compent master of hissubject. No sportsman or tourist can afford to be without the book, and 1b ought to be, and no doubt will be, read generally by the masses, and cer- tainly by all interested in the study of natural history, Lake City, Minn., Aug, 1, 1877. Dr. D. ©. EsvEs, Se Novick TO SPORTSMEN.—Haying reccived so many communications asking us for information in regard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the pubject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150. We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sella poor rod with a false enamel (made by burning and staining, fo imitate the genuine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P, O. Box, 1,294.—[ Ado. Anpry & IMBRIE, 48 Maiden Lane, The Bie. —o —— QuEBuc Rirte Association.-—The programme of the Ninth Annual Prize Meeting of the Provinte of Quebec Hifle Asso- ciation will open at the Point St. Charles ranges, Montreal, on the 21st inst., and will continue seyeral days. Ileven competitors are on the list, all the prizes being in cash, The first seven matches are for Snider rifle shooting; competition VIII. for the Strangers’ Stakes is open to Sniders at 500 and small bores at 800 yards. In the Ladies’ Stakes the small bores fall back to 900 yds. The third match, open to any rifle, is for the small-bore championship, 15 shots at 1,000 yds. Were it not for the work of preparing to meet our English friends, several of our Creedmoor shooters would doubtless pay a visit to Point St, Charles and try their hand in the all- comers shoots, Coynecriour, Willow Brook,—At the shooting on Saturday, the 28th ult., a new member, Mr. VW. H. Binns, of Hartford, took the champion long-range badge for 1877. At 800 yards he made 44, at 900 yards 42, and at 1,000 yards 39, total 125 in a possible 150. C. O. Case, of New Britain, scored 121; William Parker, New Britain, 120; W. H. Dayne, New Haven, 117. At the 500-yard range, H. P. King, of New Brilain, won the mid-range champion badge on a perfect score of 60—ten straight bulls eyes. Mr. King is the winner of the badge for the second time. Massacttuserts—Filohburg, Aug 4.—At the rifle shoot held by the Sportsman’s Club of this city, Mr. W. B. Haskell made 43 out of a possible 50; Mr, A, E. Robbins, of Gardener, 42, and W, W. South and 8, N. Choat of Fitchburg, 40 and 39 respectively. Distance 200 yards. Dur Preyscnuts. —19+— THE ELCGHO SHIELD MATCH 1877, OMEHOW or other our London exchanges find yery little space to give the details of the shooting for the El cho Shield on the 19th ult. 1{ could not surely have been that the details were rejected because of the poor shooting shown, for better scoring has never been done in the Blcho Shicld matches; and we will not be so rash as to assert that the fact of an Irish victory in any way influenced the London editorial mind to boil the event down to a mere paragraphic notice. The Daily News, however, looked upon the event as news and treated it accordingly, giving the usual full scores, The day was a good one for rifle shooting, There was a shower ortwo. Rain and sun alternated in what we should consider a confusing manner, but the Britishers were at home, and did hot care for such trifles. In the early hours the alimospheric conditions were wholly favorable for spectators to wilnesy the stages of the Eicho Shield. Around this the interest of all marksmen centred, and rarely have they had an opportunity of witnessing grander shooting than that of the lish eight. This team led at 800 yards by 13 points aboye the Scottish, and 30 above lhe Eng- lish, ‘They increased the lead at 900 yards, where their total was 60 points higher than the Scottish, while Hugland had pulled up four points, and stood with 991 against the 1,000 scored by the Northerners. But it was at the long range that, the great superiority of the Irish teatn was manifested. Shot by shot they crept away from their opponents. Shot after shot the white dise hung in the centre of the target, and bull's- eyes seemed to fall for them as thick asleayes in Vallambrosa. — The unerring accuracy of every man’s aim was perfectly won- derful, and the people pressed close around to see the man whose limbs seemed to possess the rigidity of iron, and whose nerves were susceptible to no external influence. Ai 800 yards one of the best marksmen had a miss recorded against him, but this, the only one in all their560 shots, and therefore every man of the team seemed to he endowed with the steadi- ness of a machine. Changes of light and fickleness of wind influenced them scarcely a whit, and, judging by results, not a rifle could have quivered a hair’s-breadth, or the shots could not have clustered so thickly round the central blacls, Mr, Banks and Major Young each scored 66 at this range, the former putting on eight bull’s-cyes, five inners, and two mag- pies, and the latter nine bull’s-eyes, four inners, one magpie, and anouter. These were the highest scores of the Irish team at 1,000 yards, but in the aggregate at these ranges Mr. Wil- son took the lead with a score that has never been surpassed, he haying made 202 out of a possible 225. Next to him was that prince of small-bore marksmen, Lieut. Fenton of the 77th Regiment, with 201. Mr. Banks scored 200 altogether, and ~ Major Young 199. While the Irish were surely and steadily creeping away from the other teams the Mnglish were gradu- ally becoming the lead of Scotland. There had been nine points difference at the previous range, this was decreased a point or two in the firstround at 1,000 yards, but increased to 12 by asad falling off in the English shooting in the next round, Then, however, Scotland began to lose ground again, while the English pluckily struggled to court the load from them, though there was hardly a hope then of setting up with the Trish. At the seventh round there wus a murmur of applause from the Saxons gathered behind their countrymen, when the numbers went up, and England was found to have headed Scotland by two points. THencse- forth this lead was increased at almost every round until Scotland was twenty-five behind Hneland. The totals made at this range were: Ireland, 510; England, 473; Scotland, 439, Though the aggregate of two or three Irish marksmen were the lighest by several points for all the ranges, the best scores at 1,000 yards was the 69 made by Licut.-Col. Fenton, of the English team, whose fifteen shots at that distance were placed within a circle of about four feet diameter. He made nine bull’s eyes.and six inners. When the last shot had been fired, and the throng of spectators saw recorded fer Ireland the highest total ever made for the Elcho Shield, a wild cheer burst from the Celtic throats, and Englishmen joined quite as heartily, 1{,not so demonstratively, in acknowledging the grand shooting by which the Irish teamhad placed ithemselyes more than one hundred points ahead. After a brief delay Lieutenant Menzies, speaking on behalf of the. Scotch team, in the absence of Mr. Malcolm, congratulated the Irish nn their brilliant success, and expressed a hope that before long every prize at Wimbledon, including the Queen’s, would he open to our gallant brothers from the Emerald Isle. The Duke of Abercorn responded, and repeated the opinion he expressed last year, that the Elcho Shield would be noue the worse for a wip across the Irish Channel, at all events they would keep it among them as an honored guest as long as they possibly could. He asked Irishmen and Scotchmen to unite in three hearty cheers for the English eight and their captain, Mr, Wells, whose absence all regretted. Mr, Parsons, the adju- tant of the English team, replied, and proposed’three cheers for the Scottish team. He hoped that, those who had shot go splendidly that day would represent Ireland ia America this year, and wrest from the enemies fle laurels they so hardly won at Creedmoor last autumn, IRELAND. J K Milner. 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Dist. eee T1115 Stevens. ,.,.00-peeeeeed 000 1-2 Hopes. ..+..2.5. ance 0 1 dt 14 Ottman wins first, Bos Wire. —James Shaw, of Manchester, England, has issued a chal- lenge to shoot at fifty pigeons against any man in the world, for £500'a side. , Dachting and Boating. HIGH WATER YOR THE WEEK. Date. Boston, New York. |\Chartest #. Pehl pi ates H. M Aug. 10,. sok Mid. 9 00 8 29 Aug: 11.338 Son sa ode esti tes 0 sl 9 Ba 9 «09 PATENT es GAPite, adres vere seas Im 387 10 44 9 63 Ang. 13. = 2 val 1 33 10) «(837 Aa Sl Bers eect ok Py gh es ee, on ee Mid, Ti 85 PTL, LD gegin a ae wen ss pape peae wines welee ~ 4 10 0 46 . Mid. ATE G Files ink Apis a ae + cresens led 5 07 1 37 0 46 BOATS AND BOAT-BUILDING—sd Paper. A SGOW OR SEIFF—SAILING YACHT. ROCURE two boards for the sides, of sufficient length to make the boat eighteen feet long over all when finished; they to be one or one and three-fourths inches thick, and eighteen or twenty inches wide. If boards cannot be procured of the right width, two may be used to form each side by joining the gdges and fastening the one to the other, by cleats of oak an inch and a half square, which must run across the full width of both hoards; and be firmly united to them, these cleats to be placed fifteen inches apart. If the sides are made of two boards wilh cleats, one inch will be sufficient thickness. to the curve of a radius of about eight feet, leaving the extreme ends of. -side boards’ four inches wide from curve to top edge, or gunmwale. Set the side boards up in the same manner as directed for small scow, and draw the ends together until of a Width to suit the fancy of the constructor. For myself, I would prefer to leave them fiye feet wide at stern, and four and a half at the bow. Stay lath and square up the boat, and reduce the convexity of the bottom from one curve tothe other, leav- ing the middle of the boat’s length nearly straight. Bevel down side boardsand nail on the bottom, which should be composed of one-inch boards ; finish bottom to ends as heretofore directed. Now cut out two pairs of natural “knees” one inch and a half thick, and of suflicient, width to retain full strength in the angle of the knee, Fit them to sides and bottom at the points where the end curves join the straight line of bottom of boat, this will be found to be about four anda half feet from the ends, Rivet and nail securely in place. Wor the “ centre-board,” procure two boards equal in width to the depth of middle of boat, and five fect in length and one and a. quarter inches thick; to one edge of each nail or rivet a piece of oak two by three inches, and of the same length as boards. Now set the two boards alongside one another, the sides on which the oak strips are fastened being turned to the outside ; between the ends of boards at each end of trunic place a piece of oak or yellow pine oneand a fourth inches square, and see that strips of cotton cloth, smeared on both sides with thick white lead, are placed between these strips and the sides of trunk; rivet the ends securely together through the end peices and trim projecting ends 8moothly; and if not al- ready so, make the bottom of trunk square and straight from one end: to the other. Remove the ‘‘ nould hoard,” and draw a line on the inside of bottom exactly in the middle of the boat. Set the trunk on this line so that one-half its thicknessis on each side, placing so thatit will measure six feet seven and a half inches from the front end of trunk to the bow; mark with a pencil the outline of trunk on the bottem, when remove the trunk from boat. Inside the lines marked around trunk on bottom of boat, lay out lines to correspond to the opening in trunk; these lines have to be sawed through tlie bottom to allow the centre-board to pass through. Leaving this for the present, take two boards eight inches wide and one - inch thick, and place one on each side of the markings of outside of trunk, and nail with clinch nails; these boards ex- tend lengthwise the boat from one pair of knees to the other, and the trunk fits snugly between them, when the opening for centre-board may be sawn out. Before fastening the trunk in place, it is best tomake and fit the centre-board; for this, use three-quarter inch pine stuff, or oak or cedar will do. Make the forward end of centre-board an inch wider than the depth of trunk, and the back end a foot wider than front; the boards forming the centre-board should be ‘‘doweled” together —that is, holes are bored in the edges of the boards, and wooden ‘| pins driven in so that the boards cannot warp or spring from one another. Three inches from bottom edge of centre-hoard at the front end, and the same distance from the end itself, mark a point or centre, from which strike the curve of a three-inch ridius from bottom to the end, and cut the corner off to the line described, using the same pointas a centre. Now strike a similar curve from the lower back corner of cenfre- board, all the way across the-wide end to the top edge of board, and cut the end to the line marked; then. through the centre itself bore= five-eighth or three-fourth inch hole. Have two strap-irons made—one for cach end of centre-board—long enough to extend around the ends and lap at least six inches on the top and bottom of board ; make-the strips of iron three- fourths by three-sixteenths of an inch, and have holes drilled and counter-sunk every three inches, so that they may be fast- ened on the board with screws; where the strap laps over on the top, at back end of board, have an ‘‘ eye” riveted on, through which a rope may be fas‘ened to raise and lower the centre- board. On each side of the bolt-hole fasten iron plates with holes corresponding to hole through the board. When con « pleted, this centre-board should }e an inch shorter than {] 6 opening through the trunk in which it is to work, as this will allow a half-inch play at eitherend. To find the place for bolt-hole through the trunk, mark two inches back from its lower edge, and back from the inner side of end piece three and a half inches. Now bore the hole of the same size as that through centre-board: it is hetter to mark and bore from both sides of the trunk, as by that means you will be more likely to have the hole true, Proeuring a bolt of proper size and length, provided with a good iron washer for each end, and also two washers of rubber, you place the rubber washers between the sides of trunk and the iron washers, so that the bolt, when putin place, will not allow any water to pass. After everything is fitted so that the board works easily, with- out binding anywhere, the centre-board is removed from the trunk, and the trunk fitted in its place on the bottom of boatjas before directed; place between its bottom and the hottom of boat strips of coarse cotton cloth smeared on both sides with thick white lead, and nail through the bottom of boat: also place four serew-boltsthrough bottom and side pieces on trunk in each side, and secure by washers and nuts, The trunk is now farther secured and may be stiffened by placing thwarts or cross-seats ateach end of it. “‘ Notch” in a couple of inches, so thaf the trunk will fit in the notches. Secure them strongly in place. Xt each end of boat is to be fitted the ‘t deadwood,” marked (a a) in diagram; its purposeis to steady theboat, to give more immersed section, and also to stiffen and to provide a place to hang the rudder to ; make these of one and one-half inch stuff, which must be cut to fit the curves of boat, and nail firmly in place through the bottom boards. The piece at stern is deeper than the bottom of boat, for the purpose of immersing the rudder more deeply, thus to give a better hold” on the water. Make the stern-piece four inches deeper than the straight line of the bottom of the boat, narrowing if down until it ends just back of the rudder ; then hayestrap-irons made one-quarter inch thick and of the proper width, with the ends of the straps in the form ofa I. Now fasten the strapsaround the deadwood with screws, and four inches above the bottom at stern have ahalf-inch hole drilled through the strap, and three or four inches into the deadwood, into which screw an iren with an eye formed on the end. The hole through this eye must be a half-inch diameter, this iron screwed in until the eye is one and a fourth inches from the strap, measuring to the centre of eye; on this the rudder hangs. The rudder may now ha Gut a piece of board for temporary, middle, or “mould board,’ | made and fitted, and for this purpose we take one and a half = og i he af bs a inch oak, except for the rudder post. ‘The piece for rudder ‘post should be six inches wide, two and a half inches thick, and of sufficient length to allow for the mortise for filler ‘above deck. Shape as shown in diagram. Tho top part of rudder post, as far as it passes through the stern of )boat, should-be made 1 ; fio and a half inches in diameter ; below this it is flattened down until it conforms to the rest of the rudder. The rudder should be two fect in length, and fastened together by half-inch iron rods running through the edges of the boards, as shown by the dotted lines tn the dia- m. The holes forthe rods must necessarily be true, and it is best to mark the boards from each edge, and one-half way through from each side ; by this means the holes will meet one another squarely. .At the proper place on rudder post we now eut out anoteh, and fit on an iron with a half inch pintle, to fit eye on stern deadwood. The rudder-head requires two iron bands, one aboye and one below the mortice in which the tiller is placed, or a band can be placed atound the whole rudder- head long enough to include the mortise, which is cut through it; this last being the best. Cuta hole through the bottom boards at stern; large enough to allow the rudder-head to pass easily to place, and around the rudder post whereit passes through the boat, fit a wooden box to the bottom, making the box large enough so that the rudder can be taken out easily; nail the box securely to the bottom and make water-tight. When fitting on the deck cut the board in front of rudder- head so that the rudder will incline enough to be easily re- moved, and finish by having an.iron or brass plate on the deck with a hole cut through of size just sufficient to allow the-rud- der head to fit nicely; fasten plate to deck with screws. Lay the deck with narrow boards two inches in width and three- quarters thick; the deck can be arranged to the builder's fancy, but on the sides should be at least a foot wide and at the bow must extend back far enough to include the step for mast, The deck beams may be made of inch boards three inches wide; make the ‘rise’ of deck froma half to three fourths of an inch per foo; of width, placing the beams one foot apart, those at. the mast to be double strength and braced with ‘knees’ at each end. Putin a wide deck plank of oak for the mast to pass through, using inch or inch and a quarter stu/f with its edges beveled down to correspond in thickness to the other deck planks ; fasten it firmly its whole length, and-to the two heavy deck beams bolt it with screw-bolts; the deck boards are put on lengthwise the boat; around the sides of ‘‘ cockpit.” Nail an inch board, allowing it to extend downward as far as the bottom of deck beams, and rise above four or five inches. At each end of cockpit nail similar! boards crosswise the boat, fitting the ends neatly to the side pieces, when the *‘ combing” is completed. A floor may now be fitted in the boat, or nob, as is desired. Arrange seats as wanted. | Cut the hole for the mast in the centre of the boat's width, three and three-fourths feet from the bow of boat. Make a“ step” for bottom of mast of two inch plank, which must be fastened very firmly on the bottom of the boat, directly beneath the hole in deek. At the stern, back of rudder-head shonld be fastened, crosswise the boat, an iron rod with its ends bent down about three inches, and so formed that it can be firmly fastened to the deck; this is called the ‘*travel.” A pair of rowlocks may now be in- serted in blocks fastened outside the ‘‘ combing ’——oars nine or ten feet long should be used. _ Fasten a ring to bow of boat for painter. A small rope should be fastened to fhe eye on top of céntre-hoard, of a len¢th sufficient to allow the top of centre- hoard to descend to the bottom of trunk, ora little lower ; on the end of therope is placed a wooden button or ball, large enough to prevent it passing through the opening or ‘‘ well” in trunk. When the centre-board is raised, it is kept up by passing an iron pin througha hole in back end of centre board, the ends of the pin resting on top of the trunk. ‘This pin has an eye at one end in which a snapll chain or card is fastened, the other end being attached to the side of trunk to prevent the loss of pin when not in use. ~ — Lilt binchesiiom deck: to top obmist— ed ELT foal an hoor, aid gale Tanna so 53 Manner of Lo re . one © f r,t Bt ial UE cp me The diagram shows shape and dimensioas for a suitable sail, which shouldbe made of heavy drilling or light duck, the seams being formed by lapping the edges of the breadths one on the other an inch, sewing both edges in that position, The stitch used is similar to that which ladies call a ‘‘ hem,” only coarser stitches, one-quarter of an inch apart ormore The different ‘‘ breadths” are also to be “‘ bighted” or seamed once through their middle lengthwise, forming the seam in the same manner as at fhe edges, that is, doubling it over on itself an inch. For’ sewing use sail twine, though good hard laid wrapping twine will answer as well. The scams should run parellel with the, ‘‘leach,” or outside edge of sail. Lay the cloth on a floor and shape carefully as shown on diagram, turning a hem all around the edges two or three inches wide. At each corner sew on an extra thickness of cloth, extending across the corners six or eight inches, and also sew on an extra thickness atthe points where the reef-string will come on “leach” and) mast. In the corners of the sail place large brass grommets or ‘‘ eyelets,” and also in the places where the extra thickness of cloth was sewed on. On the edges which lie along the boom and gaff place stiall brass gromméts one foot apart; along the mast edge of sail they may be fifteen inches apart. | Sew on the edges‘of sail a half inch hemp rope, which should be-drawn around over the ground for _ some distance before using, in order to take out the extra fwist; when the rope is perfectly dry, fasten the edge ¥ -| bilities are that you will upset. of the sail to the rope without. stretching the sail any, at distances of a yardorso apart; this will serve as a guide when sewing and prevent ‘drawing in” the sail. On the “leach,” 3. ¢,, the edge running fromthe boom to point of gaff, it is best to take out a little more twist from the rope by Untwisting it slightly. Some prefer to sew onthe rope down a foot.or so from the gaff, and then pass it through an eyélet hole to the inside of Hem and run it down to point of boom; thence pass it through large grommet, and finally bring the end along the boom inward, far enough to reach handily, at which place it is fastened to a “ cleat” on side of boom. By this method, if the ‘‘ leach” of sail.at any time is too long or too short, it canbe remedied by altering the length of rope. The mast and booms are best made of spruce, though pine will answer well. The boomis three and a fourth inches diameter in its middle, and tapers to about two inches or so at the ends. The gafi-boom must be two and a fourth inches at middle, tapering to one and ahalf and one and three- fourths at the ends. The ‘throat’? or end of boom at mast is shaped as shown io diagram. The gaff is shaped in the same manner, On the upper side of boom, and on the under side of gaff, nail on edge strips of wood three-fourths by three cighths inches extendime from one end to the other, through which holes are bored and cords run, and through tne grom— met of sail to fasten it to the booms. he corners of sail are more securely fastened to booms by passing a stout cord around boom at outside end, and nailing a small block back of cord to prevent its slipping. The corner at throat is fastened by boring a hole down through the end of the boom and fastening the cord through it. Wooden or iron rings are used on mast, but wooden ones are preferable, and they must be large enough to run freely. Blocks are fastened on mast and booms as shown in diagram, the npper block being a double one, while the rest are single. ‘The blocks on mast may be fastened to ‘‘eyes” in iron rings around mast at the places shown. The blocks may be either of wood or metal andcf a size to take a half- inch rope—the block on the boom a single one, and that on the travel double. The ‘‘traveller block” is fastened toa loose ring on the “travel.” Mast four and a half inches diameter at deck, one and three-fourths at the top, andof the length shown on diagram. The ropes for hoisting sail are passed through blocks or eyes screwed in deck, one on each side of the mast, and then carried to the cockpit, where the ends are fastened. to *‘ cleats.” _Make-two rows of eyelet holes in sail parallel with boom, and about three feet fromit and from one another, in which fasten reef-strings, so that ene-half the length of string is on each side of the sail. Make the tiller of tough oak, or it may be made of iron. This boat will require an anchor of twenty-five pounds. The ** centre of effort” of thesail, and the “centre of longi- tudinal section” (terms which will be explained in a future article) lie nearly in the same vertical plane wher the centre- board is up, and but one person in the boat. When the cen- tre-board is down, the boat will have considerable weather helm, This isthe only safe and agreeable way of adjusting the sails to any boat. Use 250 or 300 pounds of ballast. For small boats the best WDallast is clean gravel, placed in strong canyas bags, six or seven inches in diameter, and about fif— teen inches long. Distribute the ballast, whethér passengers or gravel bags, in such a manner that when ‘ beating” to windward, it will require the tiller to be held over to the “windward” side (or side tured toward the wind), at a small angle with the vessel’s ‘‘ course.” When trimmed right, the vessel will head up in the wind when the hand is removed from the tiller, Above all things, if you value your safety, never sail any boat that has a ‘lee helm,” that is, one in which the bow of the boat will swing around with the wind when therudder is left to its own guidance. With such a boat there will be considerable difficulty in going about, or chang- ing to another course, and if caught in a squall, the proba: If the boat has a lee helm, shift ballast forward until there is a change to ‘* weather helo.” If there is too much weather helm, shift the ballast toward the stern of boat until the tiler will be required to be put over to windward, only a small amount to keep the boat on her course. The directions given for a scow will also answer fora sailing skiff, the only difference being the bow. Directions already given fer rowing skiff will sufii- ciently explain this point, otherwise proceed as directed for scow. On the diagram of sail a rope is represented running from point of boom to top of mast; this is called the ‘topping lift,” and its purpose isto help support the boom; it ean be omitted, but is of considerable convenience, and we would recommend ifsuse. Fither a sailing scow or skiff will make a very good boat on inland waters where there are no large waves, but in sailing on rough waters or ocean billows they are dangerous, and we would adyise na one to use them in such places. Navricus. + New Yorr Yacuv Crus.—The annual cruise of this club was begun yesterday. The programme contemplates a run from Glen Cove to New London, thence to Greenport, New Bedford, Oak Bluffs and thence to Newport for the club re- gatta. Notable features of the cruisethis year are the presence of the steam yachts, a series of handicap races from port to port, and the presentation, to take place at Shelter Island or Newport, of an elegant silver punch bowl to Mr. J. R. Dick— erson, of the schooner yacht Madeleine. This is to be a testi- monial of regard from the club members to Mr. Dickerson for the service rendered last year when the Madeleine contended as champion schooner of the club against theschooner Countess of Dufferin, of the Royal Canadian Yacht Olub, for the pos- session of the American cup. _ Newsurcs Bay Yacut Ciur Reearra—Weoddurg, Aug. 1.—The fourth annual regatta of this club was sailed Wed- nesday afternoon, Aug. ist. The weather was most propitious; the breeze was a stiff northeaster; the docks, river banks and excursion steamers were crowded with throngs of many thousands of spectators; the arrangements for a successful re- gatta were most admirable, and admirably carried out, and the regatta a success. The prizes were; For first-class, $75 first, a marine glass second ; for second-class, $50 first, a bar- ometer second ; for third-class, $50 first, set of colors second : for fourth-class, a silver plate; for catamarans, a pennant : and a special prize of $150 for the boat making the best cor- rected time. The course was from an imaginary line drawn from the judges’ boat, off the long dock at Newburg, crossing it from the north ; thence to and around mark boat No. 1, off the long dock at Fishkill; thence to and around mark boat No. 2, two and one.half miles south, turning from east to west; thence to and around stakeboat No. 3, two and one-half miles north of starting point, turning from west to east ; thence to and around stakeboat No. 4, anchored opposite the foundry at Fishkill, turning trom east to west; thence to and around stakeboat at the starting point, turning from north to south ; going over the course twice. The result was as follows; FIRST CLASS. Name. Hlapsed time. Corrected time. ’ H. M, &. He M. &. Dare DOV. -isis.shertesacin 6S) OF 10 B O08 45 Wa BrOWiIs ics cite sehaeere 2a BS oles 2 66 45 Journeyman...... Quivers et 21 82 8 9h 32 SECOND. CLASs, Bering tscerescreygeeeseceseee Disabled. Het MeN RE, v2 seca oa ~«; & 19 50 8 19 95 Pluck and Luck,....... 3 06 11 3 05 3834 GIBTHE. COC. oy -Scaseeneiecee fe o0e BF 3 YS 48 MOVER URL antaaee wears Obwne is, 3 5S 20 & 48 00 HDs pHs LUO IEH vas sires» Fes twiee 3 65 30 8 50 00 FOURTH CLASS, ULV RUWHY aie ¢ baty canis chars porate 3°17 «(2 x 17 2T QOTMIE. 2 ue. 5 a5 ---» 3 30 20 8 380 80 Wideets.so..2 Ae el eDle (SG 5 18 47 PATI seem Saat 8 39 45 8 80 15 Thomas Paine. a 27 68 8B “35 Victoria....... 2 Kgs SLT, 0 3 06 46 CaITIB.Lllc Uist. ciuseveese oss Not timed CATAMARANS. + PALTATLGIIAT anu, .sncawelbveceah 2 29 00 2 29 OO Amaryilisy..5.2.. 0. SEP it ate) 2 55 20 THIRD CLASS. Addie Taylor, .cs..csessieee es & 47 12 8 47 12 Sophia Emma............0e0. 8 42°12 ° $ 42 08 CAG, FUE hatte vutete pace de ast ss 4 03 1 65 32 Ste: Kisses eh nakaee wea aeee Not timed. PEtOrOBTiGn sesh ts atte osrecses 67 15 3 «bs 7 Restless....... Not timed. Hmily..... Not tamed, Lawrence. Not timed. Cora D.... . Not timed. Sylvia... Not timed. . Faith, ...00+- Cease ites. Oo eB! B 62 26 GLC cone seem pss ot Not timed. The special prize was won by the Victoria as follows: Yacht, Elapsed time. Corrected time. + DSi a = H. M. 8. 3 1T OL eal Hit 2 58 15 2 S38 00 8 06 11 3 00 491 3 42 12 BBO OY RocarstEr Yaour Crvr.—Charlotte, N. Y., Aug. 1.—The second trial of yachts took place, as above, under circum~ stances in happy contrast -with those which made a forme trial comparatively unsuccessful.. The following is the list o! entries, with the result : Name, Owner. Time. : Hous 9) POUOs Soi F SY. Oo cic anak Ciifton 1 62 33 Seth Green........... Pat) ee 1 69 al SWE GWEPS co. 08. Nolan 28 st Ure EE od ag ee Jones 2) 8 Bt Ripple............5.2.. Willard 2 15 30 WeWPOrt.......ee0s0c:. Walzer 2 15 4T Anmneltte,...............Dodd 2 19 41 LOLS ay ee or ret so eae DV OOM OTR. os so. ate else Not timed, Storm,.-.......-/...-.. "an Voorhis,.,... . Drawn. THOChesters.). ee oe GLeEH:, . ese soe eee ee Drawn, Newrorr Yacur Cius,—WVewport, R. I,, Aug. 1.—Handi- cap race of sloop yachts for prize presented by Com. Loril- lard : Boat. Start. Retura, Ai ess Hg Meat Schemer,.... as ale oDendG 3 35 O08 Undine... 11 15 00 3 46 00 BS VOLVO to, uy ee pass 11 17 Ov % 56 00 CATAMARANS ON THE Lake.—Hartman Talbot, of the Port Huron Commercial, is ** doing” the Great Lakes with a cata- maran, cruising leisurely along the coast from Port Huron or Chicago. —Wallace Ross, who recently defeated Pluisted, of New York, and Smith, of Halifax, has challenged Morris, of Pitts burg, Courtney, of Union Springs, N. Y., and Hanlon, ot Toronto, to a race of three, four or five miles, $500 or $9,000 a side. In case either of the challenged par- ties refuse to accept, the challenge is open to any Ameérican. —The amateur sculling championship of the Thames hag again beeu carried off by T. C. Kdwards, Mass. The distance Was three miles, and the time 24m. 43s. —The Long Branch Rowing Association regatta comes off at Pleasure Bay on or about Aug. 15th, eee Tiffany & Co., Silversmiths, Jewelers, and Im porters, haye always a large stock of silyer articles for prizes for shooting, yachting, racing and other sports, and on request they prepare special designs for similar purposes. Their Timing Watches are gnaranteed for accuracy, and are now yery generally used for sporting and scientific requirements. TIFFANY & CO. are also the agents in America for Messrs. Parex, Pamirrn & Co., of Geneva, of whose celebrated watches they have a full line. heir stock of Diamonds and other Precious Stones General Jewelry, Bronzes and Artistie Pottery is the largest in the world, and the public are invited to visit their establishment without fee! ing the slightest obligation to purchase. Union Square, New York HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. We call the attention of the fraternity to the ubove trap, claiming to be the ne plus ultra. Tt combines compactness with dntsbility, and is arranged, by a Awivel on the bed-plate, to throw a ball in any direction or at any elevation un- l I i nin | Wane HAL Ha ' a a es Known to the shooter, a screen préyent- | ing his Seeing the direction in which the LW s-« ‘Phe spring, as the cut will show, is \ mide of a steel rod or wire, bent spirally \/ the concussion its entire length, and pre- Mi _ venting breakage, (3 | trap is feb. | at the point of attachment, thus receiving TOR SALI BY BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, 037 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, This certifies that td have used every trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP: for dnopability and perfection of its operation, superior to therm all, and take pleasure in recommending the *! Champion” to sporting clubs and my friends. (Signed) TRA A, PAINE. Age? ly slew Advertisements, J. F, MARSTERS, A Partner Wanted in Florida. Manufacturer of Superior : A situation as fall pariuer in an establishment of Mii 4 forwarding Flearida oranges, Market all secured: \ i the only work is Receiving, Cuuuliug, Boxing and Shipping. The business pays from 100 to 200per cent. profit. The party must not expech to hunt or fish but a smatl part of the time, althongn fish and game are abundant. To a person slightly ailing the position would be very desirable, as {he work is light. The location is on the gulf coast, just below Cedur Keys, Tne business would pay for two others, a8 We have to hire two or three (as lash year); but each must have at least $1.00) cash in hand to take with us immediately on notice of shipments, Sight dratts will be honored in Boston, Hyerything responsible and of the highest order, and connected With au old established House in Boston controlling the best of the trade. Address, immediately, P.O, Box 450, Putnam, ona. Wanted, ARCHERY. "AUSRHIAY “ANTED.—A 16-foot six strip bamboo rod. for Sale—A _ 10-gange, 30-inch double barrel breech-loading Wellington gun, with all the fixinys. Address PRANKLIN, at this oflice. Ag2 2t “i ; Sor Sule. New Steam Yacht. For River or Lake use. Highteen feet long, 4 ft. 3 inch beam. Speed, eight miles an hour. Price $355, het cash. Address GEO, F, SHEDD, mannufac- turer of small engines, Waltham, Mass, _ Augs 2t Ladies! dle, Muwood sows, beautifully finishea, plush-han rno-tipped. dark color; 4-foot, $2.50; 414-foot, 53.00; 5-foot, $4.50. Gent’s, same as above, 5-foot, 28-50; 5'4-foot, $4.00; 6-foot, $4560. Ladies’ Arcows, plain wond, three feathers; 24-inch, $1.50 per doz.5 45-inch, $1.75 per doz. Gent's arrows, plain wood, three feathers, 25-inch, $1.76; 28-inch, $2 per doz. Superior polishel and painted, $2, $3, $4, $5, $6 per(loz, Ladies’ gloves with round tips, $1.25; gents, $1.50 each; Laiies’ arm-yuards, with elastie, $1.25; gens, $1.5) each. Quivers for hold- ing arrows, with belf, $2 each. Straw targets, hand- semely painted, see above cut, 18-inch, $2; 21-inch, $2.50; 24-inch, $2.75; 30-Inch, 4.50; 26-inch, $5. bony and rosewood box with quivers, 25c. 50c. The each. Tassels, 50c. and 75¢. each; vow strings each, Fy dics best, 50c. Tron target stands, $4 each . Archery Book of Rules by mail, 25e, Also on hand and for sale ail the necessary woods aud trimmings for amutenrs to make thelr own bows, All the above voods are manufactired by me and are war- OR SALE—One long-range Peabody-Martini, new, cult. and warranted; ove mid-range Peabody-Martini, new, cvompt. and warranted; one long-range Whitney, comp. with tools, ete,, warranted; one muzzle-loading Swiss farget rifle, warranted; one Kemington off-hand, 40-70, wind- ranted, Goods sen. C. O. D. to all parts of the | gaugesights, etc; one Baker muzzZle-loader, a beauty; conntry. ioe Manton & Son muzzle-loader in case, warranted Al; two Hackett breech-loaders, Al shooters, 10- vore, 8 Ibs, and 934 lbs. weight. Several cheap double muzzle-loaders, all warranted, aud for sale away below cost. Send stamp for replies to queries, étc., D. W. MADISON, 564 Fulton street, Brooklyn, J. MARSTERS, 125 Nassau St., New York, and 55 Court 8t,, Brooklyn. = CARETY REL ROLDER, ‘Siemees _ The handiest thing out. - It saves time; prevents accidents; looks well; is not in the way,; is easily adjusted, and fits any dasher. Sent, post-paid on receipt of one dollar. Bs ee Sarery Rein HOLDER i RIGHARDSO Go., Portland, Maine. . ‘ Folding Pocket Mosquito Bar. BEA most ingenious fevice for campers, tourists and Travelers. Can be used at home or abroad, and will Jast a lifetime. It weighs less than a pound, and no trouble to carry. Cao be put up or taken down in halta minute. No camplog ontfit complete without it. Eyery one warranted. All conipleve, with net, i Audress Oue share in above associafion for sale ata low price. The best Game Preserves in Trout, Biack Bass and Pickerel fishing feb22.tf very Ameri ¢a. Address SPORT, this ofice. OR SALE—A Remington mid-range rifle, pistol grip, Veinier and wind-gauge sights; nearly new. Price $50, with reloading tovls and 100 shells, Ad- dress GEO. A. GRALEY, Mauling, N. Y, Augy 2b Live NWioose For Sale. Four live moose, Address Proprietors of Forrsr AND SirkBAM, this ofiiae, A VERY DESIRABLE ESTATE, either for market gardenitg or yeneral sporting purposes, §1.50. Sent on receipt of price. clr at the South, will be leased to responsible parties for 4 A. A. COWING, a long or short term of years. — ’ Ag? 3m Watkins, N.Y. Persons intending to locate in Florida will do well fo investigate. FE Stregthens, enlarges ald) 49231 Address “SPORTSMAN,” this office. PERFEAICONE develops any part of the ad ? poly, $1; Neryous Debility Pills, $1; Loyigorating ijl, $1; all postpaid. i. aaratcki DR. VAN HOLM, 161 Court st., Boston. The fenitel, Mass. Augs | - cz = = - = Bond's Improved Section Boat, oo Oo G 6 DOCTOR TWENRY GARDNER, No. 146 West Thirtieth street, New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission. ‘Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases, Ag? tf OR SALE.—My Itish Gordon dog shor,” by *Plonket,” ont of * Nell;” color, all red; two years old; well yard broken, but has never been shiot over very much. Price, $50, or will exchauge for a Bteady, Well broken pointer, four or five years old, thal can show a good character, Address K., lock box No. 565 Rutland, Vt. Angd 3f Tots “Mh = All There can be no grealer poriabiliby without serious defects. Sporisuien will find these boats Supericr to all Others. For winter Sport in the South they will be found especially useful. LEESBURC ACADEWIY. An Minglish classical and mathematical school for ‘boys, Leesburg, Lonsoun Go,, Va. Principal, Thos. Williamson (Univ. Vu.); Asst., Thos, 8. Purdie, B. L. (Wash, and Lee. Univ.) Leesburg-s within 36 miles of Alexandria and Washington, on Washington and Ohio Kaijroad, in the Piedmont region of Virginia, proveroially healthy. Pupils prepared for the uni- Vursitiuws, uy sinidard college, or for business. Bourd, with tuition in Latin, Greek, mathematics, etc,, fen months, $210. Day scholars, $40, $50 and $i0. Rererences—Faculty of University of Virginia, Faculty of Washington and Lee Univ., Faculty of Dniversity of South, Faculty of Randolph Macon College; 6. L. Gildersleeve, Ph. D. John Hopkins University; Hon. J. Rand Tucker, Hon, Eppa Hun- fou, etc. For farther information apply to ‘THOS. WILLIAMSON, Principal Leesburg Academy, Lees- purg, Virgins jyi2 2m OR SALYW—A well bred pointer pup, six Months old, and a Gordon selter biteh, one year old, broken to retrieve, Charge, elc., $15 each. JAS, ROY, Sharou, Pa. Apo 1t OR SALE—Six setter whelps out of my bitch Jesse, by Lakimws Ned, price $15. For particu- jars address, P. DUNHAM, Leeds, Mass. Ag? 3b OR SALE—Two cluniber spaniel whelps, Jemon and white, nicely marked; three months old. Bred from pure imported stock, Address 76 Gold street, New York. Atig® 2t OR SALE—Fox hounds, No. 1 stock; very fast and strong-scenfed ; some one year old and some pops. L, M, WOODEN, Rochester, N, Y. Aug tt - ' Ohe Hennel. SPRATT’S PATENT LONDON MEAT FIBRINE DOC CAKES. Twenty-one Gol, Silver and Bronze Medals awarded, including Medalof Enelish Kennel Cinb, and of Westminster Kennel Club, New York, GENUING stats NY STG 4 YORE NONE ARE STAMPEO KF. 0, de LUZE, 18 Sonth Will am Street, N. Y., Sole Agent. _ For sale in cases of 112 Ibs, dealers. Special terms to JAS. MEYER, JRV’S Girondin Disinfectant FoR HENNELS;: This is the most effective and cheapest disinfect- ant and deodorizer for the kennel, (he imedical profession, the business community, public institutions, railroad companies, car lines, hotels, wndertakers, etc. Sold by all druggists, and Wholesale by James Meyer, Jr., & Co., 85 aud 87 Broad street, N.Y. P. O. Box 3,275. } ENNEL FOR BREEDING, REARING, BOARD- ing, eXercizing and training SETTERS AND POINTERS Refer to FOREST AND STREAM, and others. Pure-bred Pointers and Seitéis now taken to yard break, preparatory to field training on Game in the South neat winter, Adress, Sanlte E. 8. WANMAKER, Hohokus, Bergen Co,, N. J. Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. - This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on doga or It is putup in patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which any other animals, or money returned. greatly facitilates its ise. Simple and efficacious. Price 50 cents by mail, Postpnid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS. A CERTAIN REMEDY, Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with full direetions for use. . Price 30 cents per Box by mail. Both the above are recommended by RoD anp Gun and FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON, oct 12 102 NASSAU STREET. Champion ELCHO—Imported. BORN MAY 1, 1874. Celebrated for perfection of head, color and coat, and winner Of more prizes, and sire af more winners than any Irish dog of his age in American. He hag won six prizes, and beaten every Irish dog shown against him in this country; is sire of Milner’s Aileen, winner at Cork, and B. and S champion prize, Centennial, Also ot Norah, Rerkeley and Eicho IL, all winners, Tn rhe stud at $25, Address Lock Box 54 Claremont, N. H. Aug9 4t EDINA HENWEL, JESSH SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and iniporter of Sporting Dogs. Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox und beagle hounds. ‘«Sancho,” Imp. Poititer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K. C. 5. B., No. 1,005, Heis a grandson of the celebrated ‘*Hamlef,” No, 6836. This dog “Sancho” has won seven prizes—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here, eas your own dogs in the most artistic man- ner. Send for circular to M. VON CULIN, Delaware City, Del. je2l gin ee SALE—Kennel of Imported and Native Red Trish Setters.—Imported red Irish setler stud dog York by ‘Thique, out of Flora, winer of prizes at shows in Ireland, and In this country at the Centen- nial, St. Louis, Baltimore. and New York shows; price $200. Imported red Irish sefter bitch Fioss by Thique, out of Flora, full sister to York; also winner of prizes ai shows at Ireland and io thus country ; will soon be in heat; price $150. Native red Irieh setter bitch Maud, three years old, by Pilot, out of Gypsy ; a crack field worker; price $1U0. One brace of pure red Irish setters, puppies, ten weeks old; price for the brace, $40. or single, $25. All the above ure in good health and good condition, For full par- ticnlars, inquire of C, Z. MILEY, Lancaster, Pa. Aug? 3t EF SALH,—A fine lot of Scotch, Skye, Dandy, Dininout, and Black-and-tan Terriers, Sporting Dogs, Maltese Cats, Ferrets, &c. Medicines for all diseases at L, N. MEYER, 45 Great Jones street, Nye Sept2l-ly ee SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my blue belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. ‘They are black and white. Two of them are black. white and tan, and are almost perfect images of thelir sire, For particulars, address L. F. WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich, je2s tf OR YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM the choitest breeds. uquire of M. P, MCKOON, dec2s-ly Franklin, Del. Co., N.Y. Ro SALE—Red Trish setter pups, No. 1 stock ; sired by Khan, he by Pluuket, ete, For particu- Jars and prices, address VICTOR KING, Lima, Allen Co. Ohin. jy26 3t JOR SALH.—Red Irish pups, four months old, irom imported prize stock; also Several other native sétters, perfectly broken. Apply to py box 158 Scranton, Pa. Ag22 OR SALE—One pair red anc White setter pups, eight weeks old (three-quarters Irish) with pedi- frees for nearly fifty years. Price $15 each, Ad- dress E. J, ROBBINS, Wethersfield, tonn, Aug@ it Is indorsed by The Benn BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER! FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect xterminator of the pest,. May be used With entire safety. Contents of # package sufficient to md half a. dozen large doga uf the vermin. NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH~ OUT THE FLEA KILLER. Price 60 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price. Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, jy1s tf 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE. Hotels and Resorts for Sportsmen. SAYVILLE HOUSE, SAYVILLE, L. I. MAJ. W. KE, UNDERHILL, - - - - Proprietor. A few ininutes’ walls from the depot and from the beach, Bathing, boating, fishing, yachting. Com- munication by yacht with South Beach and Fire island. A heantiful drive to Lake Ronkonkom and many other pleasant drives in the neighbor- hood. Coo) atid sry rooms, and all kinds of sea and country food, Rutes reasonable. Jy12 5¢ AYPIELD—The Great Health and Pleasure Re- AY sort of the Northwest, Beautiful Scenery, Pure Atmosphere, Delightful Climate, Fishing, Boating, Sailing and Shooting. ‘The Island House at Bayfield, Wisconsin, situmied on Lake Superior, surronided by the Apostle Islands, twenty-two in number, offers to persons seeking health and pleasure advantages rarely 1ound, ‘fhe climate is pure, cool and bracing, and a gute cure for hay fever. It invigorates ihe whole system, creates appetite and itduces aleep, The water is pronounced by scientists the purest ih the world, jJy12 H ALSEY POUSE, Atianticville, L. I. A Summer Resort, and for Sportsmen all the year, will open June 25th, New house accommodates fifty guests. Rooms of various sizes and exposures, Perfectly healthy. A tine oak grove of two acres. at rear of house. Neater to and larger than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Surf and Still Bathing, Boating, Duck, Goose, Snipe, aud Quail Shooting. References from former guests. Send for circular, mylT-3m W. F. IWALSEY, OR SALE OR TO LET, Swiss Valley Pleasure Grounds, with trout pond for Piscicultnre, gur- dening and outdvor sport, at Pelhamyvilie, Westches- ter Co,; 33 minutes from Grand Central Depot. Calk on ar aia MEYER, JR., #5 Broad street, N. ¥. ug Coa BUARD and sporting; govd roums, shady pimeé woods, mountain gir, lake fishing, trout in streams, deer, partridge, and other shouting’ Sept. 1, Address BRADLEY, bidred, Snilivan Co., New York, Aus dt =—ss* ~ EA-SHORE HOME BOARDING ROUSE, by G.. EF. HOTCHKISS, at Short Beach, Bramtora, Conn, Sea food, comfortable house aud beautifnl view of the sea.” Three Blazes to and from New Haven daily after Junei5. Previons arrangements necessary. House strictly temperate. Address as above by mall, Bay Shooting of all Varieties. SHINNECOCK BAY TAE BEST SHOOTING GROUND IN TUE VICINITY OF NEW YORK. Wn. N. ane respectfully informe his many friends that, haying largely added ty \he Springville House or Sportsmen's Retreat, he is prepared to entertain and take care of his gutsis in ample manner, Mud- erate prices and satisfactory attention guaranteed, the young bay birds mre now coming in, and every- tihig bs fr foran exceilent season, Address WM. N, LANE, Good Ground Station, L. I, Live wild geese studls for spring and fall shooting. jy12 3m Island House, BELLOWS FALLS, VERMONT. Broad plazzas, large airy halle, charming walks and drives, delightful &Beelery, purée mountain air and cool breezes. Send for circular. . jel43m CHARLES TOWNS, Proprtetor. Thousand Island House, Sitaated on the RIVER ST, LAWRENCE, A T ALEXANDRIA BAY, JENFERSON CO., N. Y., and in the immediate yicinity of the far-famed Thonsand Islands, will be opened for the reception of guesta June 1st, 1877. This house was erected in ‘73, 2nd coutains all the modern improvements. Rooms single or en suite, with bath-rooms and closets attached. Traveliers will find this place as healthful as i is beautiful, with no mosquitoes or chills and fever; cures hay feverand catarrh: while to the Hnest scenery in the world are added the at- tractions of Boating, Fishing, Hunting and Bathing, as well a8 Billiards, Bowling Alley, Croquet Grounds, | &c. Cnisiue second to none. Accomodations for 700 guests, Purties taking rooms for rhe season will find liberal deductions from regular rates, Send for pamphlet, with terms, £o. } ¥ O. G. Staples, M Alexandria Bay, N.Y. I INSEY’S ASHLEY HOUSE, Barnegat Thiet N. J. The only House near the Celebrate Blue Fish, Sheepshead, Black Fish, and Sea Bass grounds, Address, for engaging yachts, circulars, or notice of reliable good fishing, KINSEY, Ashley House, Sarnegat., _ ; : Access—New York, via N. J.'S, R, to Waretown: and from Philadelphia, Tuckerton R, R. to Barn Inquire at depot for ey’aferrymen, masyli-tf psorts, ion Sportsmen, Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C: Carrollton Hotel, = BALTIMORE, Mb. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, sre well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y.; and ST. NICHOLAS, N.Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol end the White Honse, and the most convenient location in the city, It, as heon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, aud charges moderate, R. B. COLEMAN & CO. CROSSMON HOUSE. ALEXANDRIA BAY, JEFFERSON CO., N. ¥. C, CROSSMON & SON, - Proprietors FFXHIS HOUSE, RECENTLY REBUILT AND elegantly furnished, is now open for yisitors.: It is lovated in one of the most delightful places in the Thousand Isiands region, commanding an ex- tensive view of the St. Lawrence and the Islands, and offers every facility for the comfort and enjoy- ment of guests, Ontlls for boatine, hunting and fishing parties, Steamers for the bay connect at Clayton with the Utica and Black River Railroad and at Cape Vincent with the Rome, Watertown an Ogdensburg Railroad. apl2-6m Curlew Bay Club House is Open to the poblic as a Sportsman’s Home, where can be found plenty of shooting and fishing. Facili- ties for gunning for hay-birds cannot be excelled on the coust of New Jersey. Terms, $1.50 per day, or $10 per week. Guides and boats, aod decoy can he had fur $2 per day, House situated on Ludlow’s Bay, four miles from Senville Station, W.d. RR. stage meets all trains. Table will be supplied with the best the market affords, jyi9im T. KF. SCHUTE, Proprietor. GA CLIFF HOUSE, SEA CLIFF, L. 1, OPENS for the Season 1877, im May 1, at rates to suit the times. Special arrangements for families. may17-tf Rh. RICKCORDS. Sportsmen's Zlautes. NORTHERN RAILWAY OF CANADA AND GOLLINGWOO LINE. Only first-class route to the beautifnl intand lakes of CANADA AND LAKE SUPBRiOR. The Fine UPPER CABIN STEAMERS of this line leave Collingwood EVERY TUESDAY and PRIDAY, at 6 P.M, 00 arrival of Steamboat express leaving Toronto abl P. M. The Great North Shore Lake Superior Route and ONLY LINE passing through the magnilicent GREAT NORTH CHANNEL, Lake Couchiching, and the Lakes of Muskoka, Are the coolest and most detichtfal summer water- ing places In Northern Canada. Tourists proceed- ing down the Sh. Lawrence can make a pleasant de- tour from Toronto to Couchiching in fiye hours on express train, with Drawing-room Coaches, thus Viriting the most charming of the chain of Lakes. EXCURSION TICKETS at greatly reduced rates during months of July, Angust and Seplember, may be had from , QOOK, SON & JENELNS, 261 Broadway, New Nork; and AT CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY OFFICE, ‘ 822 Washington street, Boston. BARLOW CUMBERLAND, GENERAL AGENT, jy5 2m 35 Yonge street, Toronto. Sportsman’s Route. CANADA, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, -Tirect Connections at Buffalo with New York Cettral and Erie Railway. At Detroit, with Michigan Central Railroad. At Toledo, with Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad. DOGS CARRIED FREE aad given special attention. _—" th ' Sportsmen's Routes. Central Railroad OF NEW JERSEY. NEW YORK AND LONG BRANCH DIVISION. REDUCED RATES FOR THE SEASON. Express Train Time, between New York and Long Branch, 1 hour and 20 minutes. THROUGH PULLMAN PARLOR CARS. Commencing June 25, 1877, trains leave New York, Toot of Liberty street, Tor Red Bank, Long Branch, Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, etc., at 5:00, 7:45, 9:00, 11d A.M,, 317°0( xpress), 4:00, 4:45, G:00 P.M, . Leave Sea Girt for New York ab 6r15, 7:25, 7:40 (Wx- press), 1:30 A. M., 1:52, 3:58, 6205, 8:35PM. Mondays only, 6:35 A. M, Leave Long Branch for New York at 6:50, 8:00, 8:15 (xpress), 11:05 A, M., 2:30, 4:35, 6:45. 9:10 P.M. Mondays only, 6:10 A. M. Leave Red Bank for New York at 7:03, 8:18, 11:18 A, M,, 2:43, 4:49, 6:58, 9:23 P. M. Mondays only, 6:22 A. M. Stages connect at Matawan fo and from Keyport, and at Squan to and trom Point Pleasant. HH. P, BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Agent, je21 3m ONG ISLAND RATLROAD. JUNE 11, 1877. Ferryboats leave Jumes’ Slip, N. Y., thirty min- utes, and from 'Thirty-fourth street, E. R., fifteen minutes previous to departure of trains. On Sundays, from Thirty-fourth street only. Trains leave Long Island Sily as follows : Tor Greenport, Sag Harbor, and intermediate stations, at 8:44, 9:03 a, m,, 3:30, 4:00 pm. SUNDAYS at 4:40 4. m, For Patchogue, etc., at 9:08 A. m., 2:00, 4:45, 5:23 p.m. SUNDAYS, 9:15 4. ow. For Babylon, etc., at 7:30, 5:44, 9:08, 11:30 a. w, 2:00, 4:24, 4:45, 5:23, 6:03 Pp. Mm’ SUNDAYS, 9:15 A, M., 6:35 Pp. M. For Port Jetferson, ete., at 10:00 a. a, 3:30, 5:05. mM. SUNDAYS, 0:30 A. a. Vor Northport, ete., 10:00 a. M., 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 p.m. SUNDAYS, 9:30 a. m., 6:30 P, For Locust Valley, Glen Cove, éie,, 8:44, 11:30 A. M., 2:00, 3:30, 4:24, 5,05, 6:42 P. wt. SUNDAYS, 9:30 A, m., 6:30 P. My For Merrick, eic., at 7:30, 8:44, 11:30 A. o., 2:00, 4:24, 5:28, 6:03, 7:00 Pp. mu. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. M., 6:35 P. M, For Rockaway Beach, ete., 9:00, 10:20, 11:30 A. ML, 1:30, 4:24, 5:43 Pp. m. SUNDAYS, 9:15, 10:00, 11:00 A.at., 1:30, 6:30 P. a, For Far Rockaway, etc., 9:00, 10:20, 11:30 a. w., 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:24, 6:05, 5:43, 7:00 p.m. SUN- DAYS, 9:15, 10:00, 11:00 a. o., 1:30, 6:30, 6:35 P. ot. For Hempstead, ete., 7:30, 7:40, 9:00, 9:20, 11:03 A. M., 1:33, 2:00, 3:00, 4:20, 5:00, 6:03, 6:40, 7:04P, mM, On Saturday nights only, 12:01 a. um. SUNDAYS, 9:15, 9:27 a. m., 4:30 P. om. For Garden City, ete., 7:40, 9:03, 9:20, 11:03 A. M., 1:83, 3:00, 4:20, 4:45, 5:00, 5:40, 7:04 Pp. m. On Saturday nights only, 12:01 4. mw. SUNDAYs, 9:27 A. M., 4:30 P, mM. For Great Neck Branch, ete., 6:40, 9:20 a. M., 1:35, 4:20, 5:40, 6:31 P. mM. Saturday nights only, 12;01 a. Mm. “SUNDAYS, 9:27. m., 6:30 P. a1. For Flushing, Main street, ete. 6:40, 7:40, 9-20, 11:03 a, m., 12:32, 1:33, 3:00, 4;20, 5:00, 5:40, 6:31, 7:04 P. mu, Saturday nights only, 12:01 a, m. SUNDAYS, 9:27, 10:30 a. m., 12:43, 2:19, 6:30 P.M.” > J ' For Flushing (Bridge 8t.), College Point and Whitestone, ete., 6:40), 7:50, $:41, 9:20, 11:03 A. M., 12:32, 1:33, 3:00, 4:00, 4:40, 5:20, 6:00, 6°40, 7:35, 9:15, 10:35 Pp. o., 12:01 A. ~SUN— DAYS, 8:50, 10:12, 11:43 a. a, 1:12, 3:30, 6:12, 7:43, 10:00 Pp. mM. For Jamaica, ete , 7:30, 8.44, 9:00, 10:00, 10:20, 11:30 A. m., 1:30, 2:00, 3:30, 4:06, 4:24, 5.05, 5:23, 5:43, 6:03, 6:42, 7:00 Pp. Mm. On Saturday nights only, 12:01 a. m. SUNDAYS, 4:40, 9:15, 9:30, 10:00, 11:00 a. m., 1:80, 6:30, 6:35 P. or, Ticket offices in New York at James’ Slip and S4th street ferries, at the effices of. Wextcott’s Long Island Express Co., 7 Park Placa, 785 Broadway, 942 Broadway, Grand Ventral Depot, 42d st.; in Brooklyn, 333 Washington at. ; in Brooklyn, W.D., 79 Fourth street. By purchasing tickets at any of the above offices, baggage can be checked from residence tu destination. je28 Montclair & Creenwood Lake Sportsmen 4 ‘Routes. ; THE PENNSYLVANIA RR. CO. Respectinily invite attention to the superior Facilities afforded hy their lifes for reaching most of the TROTTING PARKS and RACE COURSES in the Middle States, These lines being CONTINUOUS PROM ALLIMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the dimi- cullies and dangers of reshipmeént, while ihe excel- lent cars Which run over the. smooth steel tracks en— able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORTED without faijure or injury, | The lines of Pennsylvani Railroad Company also reach the best lecatities for GUNNING AND FISHING i Pennsylvinia and New Jersey. BXOCURSTON TICKETS are sold at the offices of the GColpany 1H all the principle etties to KARE, RENOVA, Bib. —ON THE— Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. THE NEW ROUTE FOR KANSAS & COLORADO SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SPORTSMEN. Tor maps, tickets, and gen’l information, apply to L. H, NUTIING, Gen'l Eastern Agent, 34 Broadway, New York. T. J. ANDERSGN, Gen’! Pass. Agent, W. FL WHITH, Gew) Ticket Avent, Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest Topeka, Kansas. waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the conu- | FORD, CRESSON, RALSVON, MiINNEQUA, and try. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb’s | other well-known ceuters for Island, and pomts on the Peninsula. City Point, | gront Wishing, Wing Shooting, and Still Janes’ River, Currituck, Florida, and the mountain- Hunting. ous country of Virginia, ‘Tennessee, ete. Norfolk Rineeta steamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Bes Z i Delaware steamers, daily, except Saturdays, at | TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN CAPH MAY SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST! renowned for SALT WATER SPORT ARTER PY AND PRATHER. L. P. FARMER, Gen’l Pass. Avent, PRANK Tomson, Geu’l Manuger. feblT-tt EW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, White Monntains, Mount Mamsfield. Lakes Memphremagog and Willoughby, Montreal and Quebec. Shortest, quickest and most pleasant ronte. Steamers C. H. NOKTHAM and CONTINEN- VAL leave Pier 25, Hast River, daily (Sundays ex- cepted) at 3 P. M. (23d st., W. h., 8:6 P.M.) and 11 P, M., connecting williitains on wharf al New Haven for above and intermediate places, Hissengers faking 11 P, M, steamer (except Sal- lidays and Sundays) can reach White Mountaim, Lakes, etc. next afternoon, , Tickets sold and baggage checked at No, 944 Broadway, New York, and No: 4 Court Street, Brooklyn. Full particulars at alice au Pier. RICHARD PH) K, Supt. 3 P. M. Full information given at office, 197 Green- wich St., New York, sep 25 ly Fall River Li ne, BOSTON AND THE EAST. MAMMOTH PALACKH S'TEAMERS BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE. The best and most direct route to the Wishing and Honting resoris of Cape Cod, oud Reaugeley, anu Moosehead Lakes, ete, Tickets forsale at all principal hotels and ticket ofmces. Steamers leave New York Daily at 6 p.m. (Sundays, Jaly 1 to Sept. 2, inclusive) from 28 Norch River, Loot of Murray street. BORDEN & LOVELL, Agents. GEO, L. CONNOR, Gen't Pass’r Awent. EW JERSEY AND NEW YORK RATLWAY.— Leave New Ycrk via Erie Werry, Jout of Chamb- erp StTeen > For Hackensack—?:45, 8:46 A. M., 1:00, 4:15, 5:15 antl 6.30 P.M. For Nanuet—7:45, 8:45 A. M,, 1:00, 4:15 and 6:15 ji-31 r Spring Valley—8:45 A. M., 1:10, 4:15, and 6:15 FOR FLORIDA OR THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA, JACKSONVILLE, ST, AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTERPRISE. and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L, JAMES, General Agent. Philadelphia and Southern Mail S. 8. Co., 416 South Delaware Avenne, Phils, or Haverstraw and Stony Point—s:45 a, m., 1:00 and 4:15 P, M, For New York City—7H5 4, xu, 1:00, 4:15 dnd 6.16 Pp. M. Sundays—845 a. M. and 6:45 P.M,, stopping at all Stations, These trains leave Twenty-third street as follows 1:45, S315 A, M , 12:45; 8:45, 4,45, and 6.15 P.M. Sun- Jaya, 8:45 A, M and 645 Pp, Mw. A Thextve Train on Saturday night only at 11-6 P.M., from Twenty-third street. and 12 Mid. from Chambers street, which goes through to Stony Point, stopping at all stations. : Kxeursion Tickets can be provenred at Evie Ticket Ofices, foot of Chambers street. All trains leave the the Erie Depot in Jersey City. Commutation Tickets, at low rates, at the eflice f the Company. Pavonia Ferry, Jersey City. Sea Pocket Time Tables, Until further notyce, the Trains of this Read will oot walt for the Twenty-third street beats, May 17-tf L. D. BRUYN, Supt. Detid-ly tate Lea SE LINE, WO FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST. REDUCED FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay Sn ab 5/0 PM. NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN YEARS. Tickets for sale at all principal ticket: fees. Slate tooms secured at offices of Wetoott Iixpress Con pany, and at 363 Broudway, New York, aud 323 Wash- ington St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LIND. Freight only, steamers leave Pier 97, foot Park Piace, at 4:30 P. M. ‘me taken af lowest rates. L, W. FILICINS, G. P.Agent, D.&. BABCOOK, Pres. St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn Railway. *“The Bermudas.” Nes A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahour(0 deg. The elegaat British Steamships “ Bermnda,” and “Camina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda With steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies. For full information apply to A. EB. OUTERBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y. bi Dec 21 1y. Noh iver, Freights via cither 4 Wee “FISHING LINE.” Brook Trout,Grayling and Black Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHIGA N, VA THROUGH CARS—FAST TIME AIR LINE—STEEL RAILS, FRANK E. SNOW, eG. P. & T. Agent, Detroit. Railway Time Table, Depots foot of Cortlandt and Desbrosses Sts. COMMENCING MAY 21, 1877. Trains leave New York, 8:30 A. M., 4:30 P. a. Con- nect with boat, and arrive ab Abington 11:00 a, M., TROUT FISHING! Atelyey NOW XOck GaN hoe pe ae eae Ee, ° is « H. E. DO / 5 i The Wisconsin Central Bailroad RWIN, Superintendent, THROUGH TO People’s Line Steamers BETWEEN NEW YORK AND ALBANY. ihe most comfortable aud cheapest rouwe for SPORTSMEN OR PLEASURE SHEKERS Going to or Yeturuing from The Thousand Islands of the Sst. Lawrence, Great Northern or Adirondack Wilderness. o° Lake George, Lake Champlain, The White ” and Hrauconia Mountains, Saratoga, Trenton, Niagara, Sharon and ” - _ Richtield Springs, Coopers- 3 town (on Otsego Laie), orany of the favorite summer routes North or West. ‘4 he Gommodions steamers, DREW and Sil. JOHN, ji connection at Albany wi ins see rae ey epained nlapese Pag ERO osaieina ; ave one day of your vacation by takin PROPLE’S BVENING LINE STEAMER, fromiabinn LAKE SUPERIOR. EXOURSION TICKETS from Chicago tu Ashland and return for $20 are sold at 62 Clark street, or the C. M, and St, Paul, Madison Street Depot, Chicago ; also at low rates from Milwaukee. Dogs, guns and camp equipage taken free, 4 Tie points of attraction to sportsmen on this ‘Forest aud Stream” ronte are Menasha (Doty Island) for bass Hshing; Butternut Creek and Lake for muscalonge; the many branches and lak.s of the Plambean and Chippewa which teem with bass, pike and pickerel, never fill this season fished by sportsmen, Between Silver Creek and Ashland ail are tront streams, aud many others can be easily reached along the shore from Ashland or Bayfield, while rock fishing anu trolling im the Bay affords ex- cellent sport. ; The new hotel at Ashland, the ‘“‘Chequamegon,” will be opened in July. Meantime there ig accom- Monation at the smaller houses, Steamers trom Ashland tuail Lake Porta. ist “ 41 North River every week day at 6 P. Mw 1 HENRY PRATT, the European’ plan, heautifal music, no nee a General Ticket Agent, smoke, cool rooms, good beds, refreshing sleep, Milwankee, Wie, 8. E, MAYO, Gen] Passenger Agent, jy53m ‘“Tiekets sold to Points in Grand Traverse . : . Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, (Mackinaw, Grand Rapids & Cineiunati short Line.) Sportsmen who have cast a fy or trolled w spoon in the waters of the t ur Bau Dollars a Heart C eats a Copy, NEW YORK, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1877. { Volume 9.—No. 2. No. 111 Fulten St., N. ¥. Selected. A TROUTING REMINISCENCE, hy yeu right ; Pl go find it at once; Tt needs more repairs, I'll be bound, For Jack, the old good-hearted dunce, Left hardly a part of it sound. Besides, it’s the time of the year When tackle should all be brought out, For April will shortly be here, And then for the woods and the trout, This rod is the one Jack abused, And this is the basket and line; I wish I had flatly refused To lend him 4 fishhook of mine! * A nice-looking rig,’ do you say 7 Ithink so myself; that split pole Cost fifty-five dollars last May— Who now would.give ten for the whole ? He'd fished some at Long Bridge for smelt, Had been to a clam-bake or so, Aid with such experience felt He knew all a fisher should know. _ Please hand me that fly-book. Yes, Jack Had plenty of pluck from the start ; And yet, when the party turned back, He hadn’t commenced in the art. You ought to have seen his first trout— Scarce three inches long, so they said— Which taxed all his strength to pullout And hang up, tight over his head, Some twenty feet skyward; the tree Avenging his wanton attack By keeping, assafeas could be, This first trouting trophy for Jack ! Please aidme amoment. A splice Ts not justthe thing in a tip; But one can’t afford to be nice While there’s such a scarceness of scrip, Turn easy at first, till the thread Has strengthened the fracture 4 bit; That's splendid—now wind right ahead Until we have covered the split. I think that will do. Jack allowed The feat he accomplished was fine, And stumped every man in the crowd To do such a trick with a jine; But Do one was anxious to try. My choice taper line by the feat Was rained forever, well nigh. Why, really, this looks rather neat, LT told him such snatching at trout Would never do, if he should hook A big one—and there is no doubt They grew pretty large in this brook, But he must be patient, and drown His fish ere he brought him to land. He said that he *‘sayvied " —the clown— And looked yery knowing and bland. {found him soon aiter, down stream, Astride of a log, with his eyes On something of in’trest supreme, As though they were bent on a prize. He said he was ‘drowning a whale, Which ought to be dead as can be— He hasn’t the game of a suail— TI think I will hoist him and see.” He “hoisted,” and found that his hook Was caught in some water-logged chunks Of wood, and the fellow’s blank look Had no more of mirth than a monk’s}! He rallied, however, quite gay, Declaring it only one joke ‘Of many he’d played methat day, Andjlanghed till I thought he would choke, His Inck being “ wretched with bait,” And thinking to ‘‘throw them a fly,” He*cudgeled his ponderous pate , Tostrike a position whereby A cast could be made in 4 pool Which-looked yery trouty and nice, And; chose for the yenture—the fool— A bowlder as smooth as new ice, He threw, and the bowlder threw Jack Right head-over-heels in the hole; And 0, what an ominous erack | Came forth from my elegant pole! As mad as I was I contrived To ask him as soon as he rose, Tfreally he meant, when he dived, Another smart ‘‘ joke ” tozexpose This joint js the one Jack supplied In place of the splintered-up length ; And though without doubt he has tried, It lacks both in lightness and strength, But naught he could do would make good The loss which my temper sustained That day; but to be understood That part must be further explained: He stuck to the fish-rod throughout, And when he emerged with a flop, Great Izaak! a three-pounder trout Was spinning his reel like atop! Of course, after feol’s luck like that He landed the whopper all right, Nor eared for the loss of his hat, Which floated away out of sight. And then he just let himself out, And bragged to his heart’s full content Of how he had caught the big trout By science! What need of comment ? * * * * * One thing has been fixed in my mind, When [ go a-fishing for trout, Green fishermen all s:ay behind, Or travel a different 10ute! « M, A. KINGSFORD. For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, Sporting Ineidents in Conne= mara. \ OODCOCK occasionally lie very close; I don’t think, however, the following instance of obstinate refusal on the part of a long-bill to fly out and get peppered can easily be matched. Woodcock shooting in close cover is, I think, the cream of shot-gun sportins, requiring the acme of readiness and accuracy on the part of the sportsman, and af- fording the quarry the utmost possible allowance of law. Very different ig the case, however, when the woodcock is started from low brushwood, and obliged to seek refuge by flying off in the open. Like an owl in the daylight, he hardly seems to know where he is going, and falls the easiest of pos- sible victims even to the least practiced cunner. I was quartered once in the wilds of Connemara during the winter season. Salmon fishing, the king of western sports, did not commence until the spring, and grouse and partridge shooting were over. There was little to be done but to pot snipe among the bogs, and I generally spent an hour or two at that amusement every day. JI did not care about having my dogs come to the con- clusion that a jack snipe was of more importance than a pack of grouse or a covey of partridges, and for that reason used generally to leave them at home. Sometimes I took a ‘‘gossoon” with me to carry the birds— oftener being, at that time, of a musing and solitude-loving temperament, I used to go entirely unattended. On one of these occasions, after slaughtering as many snipe as I chose to carry in my bag, I remembered that | bad heard Tim Lyden —my head boatman and sporting factotum in chief—assert that morning that, while out the night before trapping badgers, he had seen the woodcock landing from the sea on the side of Carrowbeg Hill. I was, of course, aware that the woodcock did thus land in the night-time on the hillside, and afterward scatter them- selves through the more thickly wooded inland country, but I did not think that, even on a moonlight night, the sharpest watcher would be likely to see them in the act. Partly to test the truth of Lyden’s story, partly because I had nothing better to do, I climbed up the sides of Carrowbeg and began beating the low and widely separated bushes which flecked the hillside about the place where the cock were said to have alighted. Sure enough, from the very first I kicked, out flew a woodeock. Hetook me by surprise, and had | sailed down the hillside, out of reach of the light shot I had in my gun, before I could draw a bead on him. I distinctly saw him, however, alight in a small isolated bit of bush, and I de- termined to go and tumble him over, chiefly to see what con- dition he was in after his flight from the Norway coast. Down I went, keeping my eye on the bit of bush, and soon got close up to it. I gave asharp “hist” to start the bird, fol- lowed by a “‘hi! cock! cock!” and other ejaculationsintended to have a startling effect. Allin vain. At last I went right up to the bush, and began kicking at it and walking around it. Tt was little more than eight or nine feet across in any direc- tion, and did not rise anywhere to a height of four feet. All the noise I could make with my voice, seconded by the crash ing of heavy shooting boots against the lower branches, failed to have any effect, and, after trying to peer into the dark re cesses of the brush-wood, [ came to the conclusion that, in spite of the evidence of my eyesight, Mr. Woodcock must have flown away and taken refuge elsewhere. I threw my- self down to rest after my climb and to munch some devilled biscuits I had with me. Having washed said biscuits down with a mouthful of sherry from a pocket flask, I was about to enjoy what they callin the West ‘‘a shaugh of the pipe,” when—the instant I struck the Yesuyian—out bounced my friend, the woodcock, almost from under my nose, taking care this time to fly to a safe distance before he again secreted himself. Whether it was that the explesion of the match was too much for his nerves, or that; he had observed that, with commendable caution, I had removed the cartridges from my gun before laying it down, I cannot say; at all events, h ‘‘went” quite easily, after haying, a few minutes before, re- sisted every effort I could think of fo make him start. Wha his feelings were while I was dancing like a red Indian around his hiding place on one foof and kicking at him with the other, remains locked in his own bosom; I only know that a more obstinate refusal ‘‘to get up and git” I never encoun tered. Tim Lyden, whose name I have already mentioned, was one of the most useful retainers that a sporting man could possibly wish for. He knew almost everything connected with the habits of the various descriptions of game, and of vermin, too, with which ‘‘the houseless wilds of Connemara’? abounded, He also had much deep lore and practical skill in the “‘gentle art,” and was as untiring and faithful as a dos, He was always ready on emergencies, and had various little useful accomplishments, which were always coming in oppor tunely. For instance, when I wished to start in my canoe— a somewhat rickety conveyance, without a keel, made of tarred canvas stretched over a light wooden framework in the regular Arran Island fashion—I would take off my watch and leave it behind, as I had nothing to do but start Tim with the correct hour, after which he could carry in his head thé lapse of time, and tell me at any moment during the day what the time was with unfailing accuracy, Once he and I started alone with a small canoe to investi- gate a part of the coast which even Tim himself had never visited. We had had the canoe transported about forty miles overland on a country cart, and were entering on a region where even the scattered huts of the hardy fishermen or kelp burners were not to be seen. The wild and desolate beauty of these bays will forever haunt me. Whether dancing in — glittermg wavelets under a bright morning sun, or glowing in sheeny silver on a calm afternoon; or, better still, while weird and shadow-flecked beneath a stormy moon——they were always loyely, always new. On the occasion I speak of, we had towed to the head of a small inlet, and taking the light canoe on our shoulders, had made a portage of a few yards over a narrow neck of land into another sheet of water beyond. No sooner had we got ready to start rowing afresh than Tim— whose powers of vision were absolutely marvelous—caught sight of a seal sunning himself on a distant rock. A council of war to decide on the best plan of approach wag instantly held, and we determined to paddle the canoe cautious- ly round the bay, which was apparently entirely landlocked, keeping as close under the lee of the shore as possible. We knew, of course, that there must be an opening somewhere among the rocks into the open sea beyond, though, as is oftem the case, we could see no sign of one from the position we were in, We were destined to know more about that point, however, ere long, On we went, and after pulling slowly and cautiously for some time, we observed that the tide, which was falling, ran quite stronsly enough to take us in the direction we wanted to go wilhout help from the oars. Presently I myself began to imagine I could distinguish something like the shape of an animal on the rock where Tim, who could see it quite plainly, had pointed out the seul. Soon, after the creature moved its head slowly from side to side, and I began to make out its contour distinctly, and keeping my eye steadily fixed on him, got my riflein readiness. At the rate we were going, a very few minutes more would bring us within range, * — _— __I had determined to tisk a Jong shot, for the seal is a ve shy and wary beasi when out of the water. In the water he is comparatively tame; I have known them rise quite close to a boat and follow it for miles. In deep water, however, it is useless barbarity to shoot at them, for you never can recover the carcass, unless, indeed, you chance to hear of its heing washed ashore days afterward. If you can kill him dead, how- eyer, when he is well up on a rock, of course you get him; but you must not leave a kick in him, or he'll use it to slide down into his favorite element. All was breathless attention, If Tim had been dead he could not have made less noise, and I could hear my heart beating against the side of the boat as I layin the bow. I had made up my mind to fire as soon as ‘we reached a certain point, and the critical moment was fast approaching, when Tim suddenly broke the silence with a loud cry, * Oh be Crypes ” (his fayorite oath), ‘‘ look out, Captain!” Down lunged the seal into the water, and IT turned on Tim with a ook of speechless indignation. In answer to my look, Tim ejaculated, ‘‘Och, damn the seal; get out the other paddles for the love o’ God!” I turned round, and to my amazement, saw that the only outletto the bay consisted of a passage about seven feet wide. The tide outside, which had been falling for some hours, was already fully four feet lower than the water in the bay we were in, and the latter was pouring out through the orifice in a gentle but powerful cascade. We sprang to the paddles, and commenced pulling our leyel best, but all in vain, we had approached too near the hidden opening, and in another mo- ment we took the neatest possible somersault over the falls. The boat shot down stern furemost and turned clean over into the water beyond. Fortunately we could both swim like fish- es, and rising at once to the surface we collared the boat and Zot it upon the rocks. We managed also to capture the floating paddles, but an excellent rifle, anda favorite breech-loader that fitted me like A glove, remain—I suppose to this day—at the bottom of that confcunded little miniature cataract. Slowly and sadly we paddled back to the small shanty where we were to encamp for the night, and it took seyeral horns of the pure ‘‘dew of the mountain” to enable me to think with any sort of equa- nimity over my first attempt at seal shooting in See —— oe For Forest and Siraam and Rod and Gun. A W1LD GOOSE CHASE AND A PRAIRIE FIRE. Y venerable friend, Mr. ‘‘C.,” a veritable Nimrod from the city of , in N. H., who has been sojourning among us since last fall—good-natured, kind and persevering-— has but one fault, to wit : he believes and maintains that he is the fortunate possessor of the best breech-loading shot-gun that was ever made. It isa Olabrough Bros. No. 10, and if it wasn’t a ‘‘leettle” too heavy forhim, he wouldn't part with it this side of the happy hunting grounds. With regard to the wild goose chase 1 am to speak of, we—my friend of the “Claybrough,” myself and son—started at 3 a.m. by the watch, and very soon were safely aboard of our trim little boat on the bosom oi the gentle Minnesota. It was an April morning. Although early in the season for this northern country, the weather was delightful, with a starlit sky over- lead and abracing morning air all around us. We soon passed the ferry, the Indian camps, snugly situated on both sides of the river (these Indians are old residenters among us and haye never faken up arms against their pale-faced brethren), and ronnded the big bend near Major Murphy’s, going at the rate of eight or ten knots an hour, with a strong current and the aid of a good pair of oars, old Mr. C. occupying the stern. In due time we safely moored our craft on the left bank of the stream, and cautiously crept up the bank and began to recon— noitre inthe gray light of the early morn, Mr. C., who was the generalissimo of this campaign, had the plan all Jaid out, where each of us were to be posted along the banks of a long Jake, the nightly resort of the Anser canadensis—our game. He knew frcm previous experience where the geese were sure to fly out a little before sunrise—they always flew out this way— and in whispering accents we two received our general in- structions, and silently proceeded to take up the positions assigned us, well covered with reeds and bushes. Success was sire, as, unlike ‘‘C. C.’s” bear story in your paper. the seese were there, and we couldn’t have missed them. Occa- sionally a flock of mallards or woodducks would come skim- ming in from the uplands, offering yery good shots, but we were after geese, and did not want to speak to them just now. Presently the geese on the lake began to get up a lively dis- cussion as the first red streak was tinging the eastern horizon, heralding the coming of “Old Sol” in all his majesty and pomp; and hark! up they go, about fifty of them! Closely we hucwed the ground, but to our great surprise they must have been mistaken in their bearings, or else a sly old gander that we had heard discoursing out on the lake had received a friendly warning from some of the ducks flying into the lake close over us. Ducks, like women, can’t Keep a secret any- how. ‘Tlic gecse hugged the lake close, and finally crossed over to their feeding grounds, where they were well out of our reach. Not a word was said, not a whisper was heard; there were more geese in the lake talking rapidly and loud, some of them surely must come our way ; they always flew that way. Hark! up goes another flock, quite as large as the first, and they are nearing, but—vell, I didn’t swear—l never swear—but confound that tell-tale drake that betrayed us; they flew in the same track that the first flock did. That decided me. A heavy fog had risen, and under its cover I hastened to the place where I had seen the two first flocks cross the river. Come on, now, I've got ye at last. Pst! up goes a tremendous big flock, seemingly the remainder ofthe army. Having sent their skirmishers ahead they will surely follow in the same track, for as yet not a gun had been discharged. With bated breath I watched them rise over the low fog bank; higher and higher they ruse io their spiral fight, and when they were about as high as the surrounding hills they sped up the lake and crossed over at the Murphy place & full mile above where we were sure they always flew ! Well, when the geese were gone we three met. Says ourcom- mander, ‘** Never mind, we'll get those geese yet when they come in again at about $:30 A. w.! They always come in on the same track that they fly out:? That was cheering news; so we made a fire, warmed our coffee and partook of breakfast. After breakfast we liguted our pipe and contentedly listened to ihe ‘*}ulldvo-o0” 6f the innumerable prairie roosters and hens, and the drumming of the pheasants close by. One of the Jatter in particular seemed to be yery close to us, and we could alniost feel distinctly every rap he gave that old log with his outstretched wings. Poor fellow, it proved to be his last en— i = Soa s =the er eras LL - ‘ ewe Ts = a. ar nv Oe Wald) us. Bes ee Sn alice —) oe joyment. After an hour or go Mr. “G.” remarked that we. through tii ‘bresh an over rongh ledges ov rocks, an Lfelt had better take ip our position, as the geese wouldsqon come | mitey bad thinkin how the poor feller must a suffered in tray-' in again. ‘Ihe early morning train came thundering up the valley within a quarter of a mile of us, and for the time being all creation seemed hushed in silence witnessing with awe the performance of that monster of human ingenuity—the iron horse! Leisurely we proceeded to the places assigned us by our commander-in chief, in the tull consciousness that now webad them, Having waited probably thirty minutes, our expectant ears were greeted with that familiar sound proceed- ing from the game we were then lying in wait for. Nearer and nearer came thatsound. Keep wellcovered. Butlo! what's the use to describe our feelings when we looked from behind our blinds. The geese were already over the lake spreading their wings preparatory for a downward flight. ‘‘They did come in by the same road they flew ont,” but not exactly where we Knew they always would come in! Well, we didn’t want any geese very badly anyhow—it was Friday too—and so we gave it up. After a while my son began to strike out forhimself in the hope of talking a word or two with some ducks, Accidentally passing by the log where our pheasant had been drumming lustily only an hour ago, when up springs a large hawk, holding securely in his talons the ill-fated pheasant. The boy wasn’t slow in raising his old No. 10, and in an in- stant down came hawk and pheasant. On an examination, howeyer, he found that the robber had already killed his quary and had been tearing into the nice plump breast of our little friend. The poacher, for such he was according to the laws of our State which forbids the taking, etc., of any quail, pheasant, etc., in this and some other months, was not much hurt, so we secured him in spite of his very loud protestations, and tied him toa sappling till our return home, in order to elin. At the foot ov the slope Was @ Harrer canyon and sma 0 stream ov water; here I seed whar he drank, ledyin the print) oy one han an one knee in the edze 6vadam made by the fall- en down trunk oy a alder, and kep on down fhe canyon whar: the travelin got smoothur. Hog an bar tracks wus thick in the canyon, an it made me feel Kinder quarmish to think how quick hogs would cata dead body. Night come on pritty black, but Iknoed thet noways he couldn't fit outer the canyon, | an kep on, hollerin quite frequent for fear I mite pass him an! him alive yit. Mebbeamile, to me it seemed longer, from / whar I first come into it, the canyon turned short to theeast an. | widened. Under a oak near the water wus a cabin. it wus 50 still an black lookin it made me thiuk oy a coffin, [ hollered, to which no one giv anser. Twur most infernul quiet, I’ creeped in at, the door-pluce an listened, but didn’t hear nuthin — cept my own hart beatins. Three matches hroke short off — before I cud git one lited. Then, ole Boze, you crawled | whining out oy a corner, and, lookin, I seed that the cabin wur in fact a coffin. : Poor young feller! I donno e3 I kud a helped him even ef I hed bin a heap sooner, Thet nite I camped out in the open air an kep up a goed fire. Tho you wus only a puppy an hungry, ole Boze. you stuck clost. to what hed bin your master, spite ov all my enticin; an we both know the reason why ne hogs hadn't got into the shanty, When the sun clumb over the mountain I went into the cabin a minit, He'd had a fire, a coffee pot wuz upsot on the ashes, an half melted. Thar want no wooden thing left in the cabin he cud git at, Ona rafter wur a poke holdin snm biled shote an corn bread: neither nv you cud reach it. He had evident tried to wrap some rags roun his hurt shoulder; but, good Lord! how cud he do it? The right arm and shoulder wur chawed into pieces—bone mixed in with flesh every whichaways—an the right leg bit most off nigh the hip jint; the face wasn’t hurted. When the bar grabbed him I spose that he throwed up his arm to pertectit. Skeercely more nora boy, poor fel- low! He must a bin handsome; his long, yeller har wur soft like a baby’s, an his han no bigger nor a woman’s. Thar wur marks in the dirt on the floor that wur some kind ov writin, but nobody cud read it for dog tracks, Thar wur marks, tho, Tcud read most too easy—whar he'd dragged hisself to the fire, an under the rafter whar the food Wur, an once whar he’d bin to the water. Soon after—leavin the puppy, which hed got tolerabil friendly, all the grub cept a little pinole—1 struck out for Bill Foster's on the river. Bill sed as how the young feller wura stranger he’d hired bout three weeks before to look arter hogs in that canyon, which wur troubled with eriz- zlies ; thet he’d guy him a nifle an the best dog he had to help him; that he’d came thar afoot from the Hinbarcadero, whar he'd tun away from a schooner; that he war so young an white handed that he kinder mistrusted to hire him, but the ole woman, who wur mighty soft hearted, sed he'd starve sure if they didn’t; that his name was Charley, and once sence he'd bin herdin he cum over to ax fer some writin tools and paper cynich they hedn’t) to write to his mother; that he seemed edful disapinted an down-hearted, an Miss Foster giv him the pup I'd seen to kinder console him, The nex day me an Bill went up thar an berried him, wrapped roun in a par ov Bill’s blankets an a white sheet Miss Foster sent byus. Idon't know much about prayin, but, when all was finished we tuk off our hats and Bill sed, ‘' The young feller wur chock full ov good grit an of luy for his mother.” Bn Gazapor. ————+ + Wip Turxeys.—In the expressive language of the Indigens the month of September is known as the moon of turkeys, Early in September the males collect together by themselves, and the hensand young ones in another flock, and continue so for some time; all the while, however, moving about in search of food. In their travels they often reach the hanks of considerable rivers, where they all join in company. Crossing a river is tothem an undertaking of serious magnitude. They tirst betake themselves to the nearest eminence, and there often remaina whole day, or sumetimes two, as if for consultation. During this time the males are heard ‘*gobbling,” calling, and making much ado, and are scen strutting about as if to raise their courage to apitch befitting the emerzency—a line of con- duct imitated by the females and young. At length, when the weather appears to be settled, and all around is quiet, the whole party mounts to the tops of the highest trees, whence, at a signal, consisting of a single cluck, stven by a leader, the fiock takes flight for the opposite shore. The old and fat birds easily get over, even should the river be a milg in breadth ; but the younger and less robust frequently fall into the water— not to be drowned, however, as might be imagined. The ; deliver him up to the proper authorities. After a while we tried to get at the geese by strategy, but they seemed to see through all our manceuyres, and finally we resolyed that we should not be bothered with them any more. But hark! what makes that fearful sound in the distance like an approaching thunderstorm! It must be the express train due in Shakopee at 9:30. No, that had passed! See the fearful clouds of smoke rising up before us witha dreadful crackling noise. It is a fire in the big rushes on the low prairie extending on both banks of the river and the adjacent lakes, ‘‘ Are we in danger?” asked Mr. ‘*C,” ‘+ Guess not; it seems to beacross the river.” Louder and nearer comes the sound; blacker and blacker rolls the smoke; the wind too increases, large cinders are falling thick around us. ‘‘ Why, look! itis on this side of the river already !” exclaimed Mr, ‘*C.,” and off he puts for the boat. ‘‘Where is my boy, he has the key to the boat in his pocket?” Why not set fire to the rank grass and weeds where we are? We dare not, for it would be between us and the boy! Call him in! We shouted and whistled. Noanswer, Again we uttered a prolonged whistle. At last we see him coming toward us. No timeto lose, the smoke becomes stifling. Away we hastened to the boat in the nick of time, and by strong rowing against the heavy current we succeeded in escaping, and landed at a safe distance, where we rested for a good long while, and finally put out for home, tired, hungry and disgusted at the idea that any one person could tell with any degree of certainty any- thing about. the flight of those geese! Mr. ‘*C. G.,’’ of Rock Camp fame, had at least a deer or two to console him, but we didn’t get a feather. In my next I will give you a description of our famous duck passes. Ducksarehere in preat numbers. Shakopes, Minn., April 18, 1877. Rosticts. Oo THE OLD HUNTER’S STORY. NLY a kick frum a broncho hoss, and a man with a ugly leg, but it seems mitey strange to me to be lyin still on my blankets with the brite sun shining down on the pines an laffin to see the old hunter abed in the warm lite oy day. Yhe rocks roll on the mountain whar the deer an bighorn walk free in thur trails; quail an gray squirrell ur callin an chat- terin roun the spring, not quarrelin nur scoldin, but almost, like tulkin for pure pleasure ov free air an good water. Wild pigeon lite thick in the dead pine at the foot ov the cienega, but they fear the black eagle perched on a pint in the cliff crost the Canyon more than eny rifle. Three days will seem longer than usual now that your gone to the towns fur flouer and fixins, but I'd orter be patient, yes an happy, fer things mite he wurse mitey easy. I’ve plenty to eat an good weather, an Tom piled me wood enough handy to last fur a week if need be. A hurt heals quick fur a man thats healthy, Why, the thing mite hey happened in sum durn city stead ov in the free mountains. Lord! how pleasant theday is. Come closter, Boze, ole dog, I want to pat you. I guess Ill take my stub oy lead pensil an tell my fur off friends in a city some- thins bout these mountains. ‘Talkin ur a heap easier nor writin, but thars no one to talk to cept Boze, an he’s sleepy. I hope you'll xcuse this kind oy paper, we use it mostly fur CLgarrilos. Near to sundown one day I was crossin the Santa Rosa mountain, an whar the trail turns down toward the river, in a thick patch oy manzanita, which wood ar sum harder nor iron, I foun thar hed bin queer doin’s; brush broken an trampled, that two bulls fiten kud hardly hey managed; I war lite loded, had little but my rifle an blankets. Arter examina- shun I see that bar don it, an biz ones. Pokin roun I kum to a break in the bresh leading down to a canyon; thar wur cold blood on the rocks an haron the broke ends ov the breshes. Lookin off down the hill somethin bleedin hed bin drug, makin a plain trail, which I follered, findin, well-coyered with dead bresh an pieces oy rat's nest, a middlin-sized cub, partly eaten. I knoed a lion hid it; but Lord! who ever heered ov a lion killin even a cub grizzly, sides. whar wur the she one bout that time ; goin back I foun whar the lion cum into the broke place, his tracks was on top ov the tore up sround and led to the spot whar I seed frum the sign the cub hed fur sume time bin lyin; ov course whar he drug off the body it wiped out his tracks, being sorter behind him. I continued the sarch; my hart jumpt plum to my mouth ez I picked up a man’s hat, an see hangin to the bush the hat lay under most all ov a coat- sleeve, an along in the broke place leadin down toward the canyou nigh every.bush hed arag on it. At the end of this break, bresh was broke in every direckshun, and fresh dried blood was quite plentiful: I foun two places whar thar hed bin pools like, an fer the first time I noticed dog ez well us bar tracks. In one ber trail I foun only three foot tracks an considerable part dried blood and pauneb stuff, which showed mie one of them ar bars wusbad hurted. Just then I noticed a slight trail leadin off down the hillside kinder sideways, an with little look, cum to the conclusion that aman badly hurt by bars, but not follered, hed crawled off thataw ays. Hurry- in back up the hill fer my blaukets 1 foun a rifle lyin bout ten feet from the tracks, not loxded, an with the hanimer broke off. Leavin it thar I tuck the trail an fullercd as fast ez I could bring their wings close to their body, spread out their tail asa support, stretch forward their neck, and, striking out their legs With great vigor, proceed rapidly toward the shore; on ap— proaching which, should they find it too steep for landing, they cease their exertions fora few moments, float down the stream until they come to an accessible part, and ly a violent effort generally extricate themselves from the water. The tame turkey is a direct descendant from the wild, and there is little difference in the quality of the flesh— Montreal Star. o_o Tue Prace Were tree Sux Jroups a DAyY.—Chatham Tsland, lying off the coast of New Zealand, in the South Pa- cific Ocean, is peculiarly situated, as it is one of the few in- habitable points of the globe where the day of thé week changes. It is just on the line of demarkation between dates. There high twelve on Sunday, or Suuday noon, ceases, and in- stantly Monday meridiauhegins. Sunday comes into a man's honse on the east side, and becomes Mond»y by the time it passes out of the western door. A mansitsdown to his noon- day dinner on Sunday and it is Monday noon before he finishes it. There Saturday is Sunday and Sunday is Monday, and Monday becomes suddenly transferred into Tuesday, i 2+ Krtiep py A Panruer.—Wednesday, Aug. 1, a young lady, aged about sixteen, daughter of Mr, Luee, who lives about nine miles west of Paris, Michigan, was one of a’ party out picking whortleberries on the plains in the township of Barton, During the day she became separated from the rest of the party, and was supposed by her associates to haye gone home, but on going to the house later in the day they learned that she was still absent.: Returning to the point where she was last seen, strict search was commenced, which wes soon rewarded by the diseovery of her remains, about forty rods distant. Her body was about half devoured, which is sup- posed from the trucks in the neighborhood to haye been the work of a panther. i — ar fish Culture. FISH IN THE CHEMUNG. Seth Green, Hyg. : Drak Siz—l know you will be kind enough to give us your opinion as to the next best stock to transfer to our streani—that is, the Chemung River. About five years ago this stream was stocked with black bass, and the fishing is simply immense. In a space of twelve miles on the Chemung the fishermen catch With hook and line not less than three hundred bass daily which average 28 many pounds in weight. ‘They run trom a half pound to two and a half pounds, ‘They are fished for with dobsons and ¢rabs, and no other fish in the stream scems to be caught. Jf we could stock the stream with some other good fish, thereby compelling the fishermen to change their bait, we might be suceeessful in protecting the bass. Our stream is alive wilh those fish, and there is nothing else fished for. ‘Po describe that stream, you may judge for yourself what is best to transfer. Jt is rocky gravel bottom, with numerous rapids, and in all quite a rapid stream, with very few dams, | which are aiways accessible in high water. Is there any _ Species of salmon that would do well? Several gentlemen who take great interest in the protection of those fish wished me to write you and get your advice. Hoping you will be kind enough to return answer soon, that wemay decide what to do, We remain respectfully yours, _ Max Haight, Henry Jones, Oscar Bendy, James Sergford, Jerome §. Hill, and many others. Lilmira, N. ¥., July 17, 1877. THK REPLY, G@NTLEMEN—There is no other kind of fish that would be Suitable for your river; any other kinds would do more hurt than good, for they would eat ihe young bass. ‘The bass do not need any other protection, except to not take them or allow them to be taken in any other manner than with rod and line, and not take them during spawning season. ‘They spawn in this part of the State between June 1oth and July 15th. Protect them during the above time and you will have plenty of bass as long as you proceed in this Way. , if yon allow eel weirs and nets to be used you will not have any ass; and if any parties use eel weirs or nets stop them hefore they take all the bass—in other words, ‘lock your stable door before the horse is stolen.” I am very much pleased to hear of the great success in stocking your river. You are one of the many that I get favorable reports from. Yours, : BEPH GREEN. Kachester, July 31, 1877. +o K Pisa i PemwiaAmM Broox,—In June, 1873, I placed a few hundred young salmon in the Bronx River, below White Pluins, and as inany more in Hutchinson’s, or Pelham Brook, which flows into Lony Island Sound ap Pelham Bridge, West- chester County. 1 deposited the little fellows, in each case, in litt @ shatlow spring runiets, whence in 1874, with hoolk and line, 1 took several, averaging the length of your hand. In 1879, and since, 1 could imd none, hence I conclude that they all went to sea in the tall of 1874 and spring of 1875. Will you kindly request any of your readers wno may liye near velham Brook or West farms estuaries to communicate to you any news of the return of these Salmo salarin the shape of eriise ? ‘They snouid be heard trom soon. MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 7. Hr K Fism Conrurn ix Virerra.—A. correspondent in Rock- bridge County, Virginia, writes: “Phe good results of the worl: of State Fish Commissions are now eng shown. Large numbers of bass are now being taken in the Upper James andin the Jackson River, in the the yicinity of Ulifton Forge, Va. ‘The Board of Supervisors of our county haye taken steps to carry the law ino effect in revard to ube placing of fish ladders on all tish streams in the country. Bes et: ete Neen ee TRANSPORTING Fry.—As there is a vast difference of opinion in regard to the capacity necessary for the transporta- tion of one million young whitelish, I having had the experi- ence during the past season of transporting to three different localities the number above mentioned, and that by steamboat on Take Michigan, which afforded the most favorable circumstances, I found it necessary to use fifteen fifty-quart cang and nine barrels, to enable us to transport them, with the Jake water at our command, and that it would require at least one-third more room to carry the same amount any great dis- tance by rail. H. W. WEBSTER, _ bar Sup’t Wis. Fishery Commission. Rochester, VN. ¥., July 31. ee ae New Hamesurme.—100,000 shad have been placed in the Merrimack River, where the Contoocooxville River unites with it. ‘This is the second hundred thousand this season. i —The shipment of whitefish and trout eggs, elk, deer, grouse, etc., irom the United States to New Zealand is one of the interesting phases of the acclimatizing work as now ‘carried on between different countries. OO —One liundred thousand shad from ihe South Hadley Falls, ‘the Mississippi River at St. Paul. et with 100,000, young white shad. mic has b at Silyer Lake, N, Y., e Mass., hatching establishment, have recently been placed in —The Green River, at Mumfordville, Ky., has been stocked Coney FOREST .AND STREAM. dlatural History. HYBRIDS. We take pleasure in printing the following discussion of the “hybrids,” recently referred to in this journal. Prof. Gill is certainly qualified to speak with authority in this matter, and we presume that his dictum will be accepted as final. Such a hybrid as claimed would be a physiological impossibility : SMITHSONIAN [ystiruTE, ) Wasuineron, July 14, 1877.5 Eniror Forrest anp STREAM : Apropos of the allezed hybrid between a cat and a raceoon noticed in your issues of June 21 and July 12, I would inform you that a similar “‘production” was heralded in ‘* The Ameri- can Naturalist ” for October, 1871, by no less a man than Col. TW. Higginson. As paragraphs respecting wonderful hybrids had heen going the rounds of the papers at that period for some time, I considered it a kind of duty to enter a protest against belief in such monstrosities, and took the occasion of the publication by such a responsible man in a periodical of such established scientific nature as the *‘Naturalist” to dogo, Asa like reason now exists, I send herewith the article there published, which equally applies to the case in question, which you are at liberty to republish if you think proper. It need only be premised that the animal examined by Col. Higginson was seen at Taunton, Mass., and was said to have been born in China, Maine : iditors of the Naturalist.—l find in the number of the ‘‘Natu- ralist” for (Oct. 1871, vol. 6, p. 660) which has just come to hand a notice by Col. Higginson, endorsed by Prof. Jenks, of an alleged hybrid between # raccoon and cat, which is extremely tantalizing. No information as to the structural characteris- tics of the animal is given, and scarcely any as to other points, and yet it is not too much to say that the authentication of such hybridity would revolutionize physiology, for certainly nothing like it has hitherto been made known. Remarkable as was the alleged hybridity between the ram and doe roe- buck (Capreolus europeus) recorded by Hellenius, it pales into insignificance when compared with hybridity between the cat and raccoon. We have, in the last mentioned animals, not only representatives of distinct genera and families, but of primary groups (Su- pertamilies) of the fissipede carnivores, Characterized by differences of as great, morphological value, as, for example, those befween the horse and rhinoceros: those differences, in the animals in question, are exhibited especially in the osseous, digestive, and generative systems, and it is therefore desirable fo know in what manner these systems are modified in the supposed hybrid; the living animal could readily be examined as to its dentition (the number of the molar teeth and their characteristics), the feet (vhether digitigrade or plantigrade and whether tetradactyle or pentadactyle), the head (whether abbreviated and cat-lize, reflecting the diminished number of teeth, or whether prolonged into an attenuated muzzle), and especially the character of the snout, whiskers, the claws, the tail and the pelage. The very vague information that has been furnished respecting the form, walk, tail and pelage is very insufficient, and conveys no clear idea as to the animal’s pecaliarities. No clear idea, either, is obtained by the mere reader from the statement that ‘the animal when taken up by the tail, turned upon the aggressor with a fury farbeyond thas of a common cat.” Although my experience with cats under such conditions has been limited, I cannot conceive how more fury can be manifested than I have seen exhibited by one cat when subjected to such an interesting experiment. A clue is indeed furnished by the opening paragraph of Col. Higgin- son’s remarks, namely, that the animal ‘struck [him] at first as being the handsomest caé [he] had ever beheld,” and after this significant admission, it is more than probable that its characters would only require to be contrasted with those of an ordinary cat. It may be added that the wild cat (Lyna rufus) bas **pointed and tufted ears” (which the raccoon has not) and hybridity between a domestic cat and lynx would not be improbable.* My acquaintance with you, Messrs. Edi- tors, assures me that you must have entertained considerable doubt respecting the reliability of such an account, although you have made no comments, and you would confer a boon on science if you would procure a pihotegraph—not a draw- ing which might reflect, unintentionally, the imagination of the artist—of the animal in question. Until better evidence than has yet been brought forward is of- fered, naturalists will not only be excused for doubting any such hybridity, but would be inexcusable for no¢ doubting it, and you, gentlemen, will, I doubt not, concur in this senti- ment. 1 scarcely need remind you of the physical difficulty a male raccoon and a female cat would encounter in the prose- cution of their amours, and-that therefore if such a monstrous union were possible, the marriage must be between a cat and female raccoon. But until most cogent evidence is adduced, I must remain sceptical as to the possibility of any fruitful union whatever. Of course, no reflection is cast upon the eminent gentlemen who published the account of the remarkable animal, and who have only repeated what they heard; they, probably not being very familiar with the order of mammals in question, naturally believed in and reflected the opinions of others. My only object in this communication is to elicit more evi- dence while it may readily be obtained, and I may be allowed to express the hope that when the animal—happily for the in- terest of science !—dies, if may be reserved for a more worthy fate than to leave its skin stuffed for a museum: it should, of course, be submitted to the examination of a critical anato- mist. In conclusion, 2 few words respecting the nature of the evidence required in alleged cases of hybridity may be serviceable. In view of the constant statements respecting hybrids circulated in yarious publications, aflirmations and beliefs are not sufficient. Hybrids partake of characters peculiar to each parent, but modified by the sex of each parent. ‘Therefore all the men of China might swear they saw a cat and raccoon 77 coiju (and in view of the strength of the sexual Instinct, the allegation might not be wholly incredible), and all the men of Taunton might swear that they believed that the offspring of one of the animals was the result of such amours (and in view of the credulity of man ~ Ibis, of course, not suggested that the animal in question 7a neces- sarily a hybrid at all, much Jess between the cat and lynx; the charac- ter of the tail alone rendering such ovigin highly improbable; it is ely intended to indic bth al limits hybridi light be avoiy Di ded. Waters st in what 1 ybridity mig’ | 23 ST a i ET A TN and the general ignorance respecting nature, the reality of such delvef would be quite credible!) but all such affirmations and belieis would not meet the requisites of the case, wiles the offspring shared characteristics of each parent, and even if it were further sworn that the female had been precluded from intercourse with another animal, if would be no further evidence, for unless the allegation should be confirmed by the characteristics of the animal, we would still have truthful and infallible nature against af least fallible man.—THnopors GILL. The editor of the Naturalist prefaced this communication with the following remarks : ** Hyprips.—Simply remarking that we strongly suspected that the supposed hybrid between the cat and raceoon was nothing more than a Cross hetween an Angola and a common gray cat, a variety that is well known in this vicinity (Salem, Mass.), and in every way corresponding to the description given, and we thought it best to let the communication printed in the October number call forth comments on this oft recnr- ring question of hybrids ; we accordingly give the following careful summary of the subject with thanks to Dr. Gill for treating it in so concise a manner, -—Hps.” On subsequent inquiry I ascertained, as I had suspected, that the animal was nothing but a fine Angola, eat, and it was said the offspring of an individual brought from “Africa” by the captain of a trading vessel. Of course I cannot admit the possibility of the animal alluded to by G. C. 8. being a hybrid, or having any inter- mediate characters between the cat and raccoon. ‘Tmo. Git. e+ —- Venus’ Sturrrers.—Mr, F. Buckland, in Land and Water, says; “These slippers are far more beautiful than anything ever yet turned out in the workshop of a London or Parisian ladies’ hootmaker. They are found floating far out at sea in the Mediterranean, on the French coast. Each slipper is about an inch and a half in length, and half an inch in the widest part. They are of a lovely glass-like consistence, and in certain light resplendent like jelly fish. They are the shape of a handsome shoe; the edge of the shoe projects in a yery ornamental dentated margin, and the toe part is highly ornamental, as 1f with embroidery insertion. Mr. M. Latham says: ‘It is a kind of jelly fish; I have had considerable dit- ficulty in finding out its real nature. At last I ascertained that it is one of the pteropoda, or wing-footed molluscs.’ The Rey. J. Wood writes: ‘‘These are so called from the fin-like lobes that project from the sides, and are evidently analogous to the similar organs in some of the sea snails. These appen- dages are used almost like wings, the creature flapping its way vigorously through the water, just as a butterfly urges its devious course through the air. ‘They are found in the hotter seas, swimming boldly in vast multitudes amid the wide waters, and one species has long been celebrated as fur- nishing the huge Greenland whale with the greater part of its subsistence, ‘Ihe scientific name of it is cymbulia, so called on account of its being so like a boat.’ ““These slippers of the Marine Venus are so beautiful in form and structure that I propose, if possible, to have a model of them cut in crystal, In the form of ear rings they would make yery pretty ornaments, as showing the chaussuye of Cin- derella of the Ocean.” —$- > SHARKS. Tn the absence of any work treating on Squaleda, or sharks, to instruct me, what 1 have to say in relation to these sea monsters must be mainly based upon personal experience and observation. The principal varieties met with on our coasts are the blue, mackerel, switch-tail, shovel-nose, hammer-head sharks, the little dog fish or dog shark, and occasionally—no mean member of the family—the white shark. 'Dhese dis- tinguishing names are mostly derived from some peculiarity of form or color of the fish. All the species have a rough skin resembling sand paper to the touch, and the top fluke of the tail is longer than the under, which, feature is so wonder- fully marked in the switch-tail that this organ 1s often ag long as the remainder of the fish, and at once stamps him among his species. ‘Their mouths, circular or convex in form, open so far under and behind the end of the nose, that they cannot seize things above them without turning upon their back; and their jaws are armed with numerous rows of sharp lanceolate teeth, except in the cases of the mackerel and dog sharks. The mackerel shark has round teeth, notwithstanding they often attain to large size, and the mouth of the little dow shark is encircled by a corrugated bony rim which serves them as teeth, and which enables them to prey upon moluscs, which the sharp tooth fellows cannot do. The largest shark I ever knew taken was of the blue variety, and was caught by a Mr James Northrup. This fish was entangled in a gill net set off the beach for bass, Some time during the night the sharl had struck the net, completely wound himself up ‘in it, and came on shore, notwithstanding the two hundred pounds of stone to which the net was anchored, and was found by the owner of the net the next morning. This fish would weigh. about one ton and was nineteen feet ten inches in length. The ovum of the shark is white, about the size of a walnut, and perfectly round. In the absence of positive knowledge, I should say sharks are viviparous, since I haye removed ego8 from these fish which contained perfect living fry that could swimaway, It is possible, howeyer, that they mInay hatch soon after remoyal from the parent fish. I do not remember ever counting the ova of a single shark, but should say the number would range from sixteen to two hundred, the num— ber being dependent upon the size of the fish. Sharks swim- ming at the surface of the water are distinguished from other large fish by exhibiting the dorsal fin, and the top fluke of the tail; while others rarely show other than the fin. All the shark family are migratory, and leave our coast during winter—the switch tail delays his stay longest in the fall, and the dogfish appears earliest in spring. These fish have a reputation for eating people, which I am persuaded they do not deserve, If they were the one-hundredth part as voracious for human flesh ag one would be led to suppose é TR Jab 24 from reading of them, one thousand people would lose their lives at onr watering places along our coast each Season, since our shores swarm with these monsters every summer; and if one of them attempted to catch a man in the water and he were a hundred feet from him, the man could not tum around before the shark would devour him, for when fully under way for an object, a shark excels in speed, He catches the dolphin in a fair race, moves around a ship under full sail as though she was motionless, and he can glide past a boat within a rod, when the water is clear, with that rapidity that the eye cannot trace him; a man would stand a small chance if a shark went for him. I have been in the water among shatks where half a dozen large ones could see me at one time, and never especially regarded myself in danger from them, from simply swimming around where they were; but in a few nstances when fishing for them and other fish, I have been a ittle alarmed. On one occasion I mounted the bow of the hoat to strike a large blue shark with a small harpoon, and on planting the iron in the fish I lost my balance and fell over- board, and in striking out to swim caught a turn of the line around my ancle, and I reckon if the iron had not torn loose, I should have gone to ‘‘Davy Jones’ locker’—as it was, I got pretty well choked with salt-water, On another occasion, , while fishing for cod, I picked up a bunker, mashed it with my beel, and commenced to wash it overboard to bait the fish I was seeking. All at once the water began to boil under my hands, and what should I behold but no less than five large sWitch-tails, and one of them, as large around as a barrel, made a grab at the bunker in my hands, and they had the water boil- ing like a caldron for the space of two rods around, You can imagine J was not long in taking my hands from the water. ‘Ihe stories told about sharks eating people have been mainly circulated by officers of vessels. An old pet shark is a Godsend toa ship in port to prevent sailors swimming on shore for rum and other purposes. Currency has been given to the fierceness of these fish, until the danger has been so wonderfully magnified that even those who circulated the stories have frightened themselves. I cannot believe a shark ever bit a man while in the water, knowing it wasa man, but from mistaken identity there may have been a very few cases of un- doubted reality. Sharks are accustomed to follow vessels and attach themselves to them for what they can pick up to eat, and always when the cook empties the refuse of the galley, nnd as it splashes in the water, the old sentinel is on hand for his share. SrraigaT Born. 4 Sone or THE Mocking Birpv.—Last night, at 11 o’clock, a mocking bird commenced his song from the top of a tree that overshadows my house. At first I was inclined to believe that there was some fixed order or stated repetition in his mimicry of the songs of other birds, and to find out if there was [ jotted down with a pencil his notes as repeated. After a prelude he dashed off into the songs and notes of other birds, repeating them over, from four to six times, with a distinct- ness and deliberation seldom heard. , Whippoorwill, house-wren, sparrow-hawk, house—wren, tufted titmouse (‘* keep it”), summer red bird, brown thrush, house-wren, blue bird, king: bird, blue bird, blacksmith’s ham- mer, or anvil, young mocking bird, Guinea-fowl (‘‘po- track”), house-wren, ‘‘keep it,” blue bird, king bird, mar- tin, house-wren, cat bird, young chicken, sapsucker, young mocking bird, fly catcher, house-wren, golden- wing woodpecker, Baltimore oriole, pewee, young mocking hird, ‘‘Poll’s a. good weaver Dick,” jay, ‘‘ keep it,” house- wren, song thrush, killdeer, young mocking bird, king bird, note of alarm of brown thrush, cardinal grosbeak, sparrow- hawk, house-wren, young rooster, tufted titmouse, whippoor- will. After getting back to the whippoorwill he did not go through in the same order as before, but varied his repetitions of the song of the wren with the notes of the sparrow-hawk. The next time the notes of the bluejay seemed to strike his fancy, and the sharp ‘‘ jay, jay, jay,” and the softer ** kalip, kalip, kalip,” were repeated over and over again. Lhe sone was interspersed with trills and catches and notes of his own. The family duties of Mrs. Polly Glottus being over for the year, and food being abundant, her better halt has nothing to do but serenade her, which he. does with a vim, singingy—as ‘“darkey Dixon” played the: fiddle—* pretty much all the time,”’ Gowon. Corinth, Miss,,“June 18, 1877. ++ =< ——___——_. Fresh Waren Fisu In Saur Warur.—In Formst anp Srrpam of May 17, we mientioned fifteen different varieties of fishes, included in nine different families, that live equally well in fresh and salt water, as they were debarred from either. ‘The followmg from the Scientific American virtually Sustains our position, though the writer starts with the con- trary assumption : Tt is well known that fresh water fish cannot live in salt water and vice versa, and it has been supposed that the reason existed in pome poisonous effect which the inappropriate water exerted. M. Paul Bert has recently been inyestigat- ing this subject, and his conclusion is that the death of the creature is not due to any toxic action, but is simply a phe- nomenon of osmosis or transmission of fluids through the membranes, In order to prove this itis only necessary to weigh the animal before and after the experiment. A trog, for example, plunged in sea-water loses one-third its weight. {ff only the foot of the frog be introduced the blood globules can be seen to leave the vessels and distribute themselves un- der the skin, If an animal be taken, the skin of which is not entirely osmotic, the same phenomena occur in the bronchial syatem. ; + a There are certain fish, however, which exist sometimes in galt sometimes in fresh water, changing their habitat in differ- ent periods of life or of the year. It, therefore, in view of tue above, becomes interesting to see how M. Bert appiies his discovery to such apparent exceptions to the general rule. A fresh water salmon, for instance, plunged abruptly in sea- water resists the effects longer than any other fresh water fishes; but he dies within five or six hours. his shows, ac- cording to M. Bert, that the fish never proceed suddenly from fresh to salt water, but enter brackish water where the tide ebbs and flows, and live there a sufficient time to habituate themselves to the change. This acconnts for the frequent discovery of large numbers of such migratory fish in the vi- cinity of the mouths of the rivers which they ascend. The converse experiment of inserting sea fish in fresh water produced analagous results. The gills were the seat of alter- ations, the same as those noted in fresh water fish placed in salt water. M. Bert also observed that the life of the sea fish could be prolonged by adding salt to the fresh water, thus adding further confirmation to his theory. ey Tame Fisu,-—Pliney Jewell has a great deal of satisfaction every evening in feeding the crowd of gold-fish which swarm in the lake on his premises. ‘The fish have learned to look for his daily visits. He first places a quantity of crackers in the water near the edge of the lake. The fish will not touch these, ag they are forthe birds who come flying downjn flocks to get their evening meal. Then Mr. Jewell goes to the other side of the lake, and ringing a small bell, the water is seen to bubble and boil with the fishes which come hastily to the edge and grab at the bits of erackerand bread thrown into the water for them, Hven the frogs and turtles come up for their share, and so tame haye some of the frogs become that they will come out of the water and hop to Mr. Jéwell’s feet to pick up the crumbs that are dropped. The turtles eat rayenously and do not show the slightest sign of fear. One and all, birds, frogs, fish and turtles, seem to heartily enjoy their even- ing meal.—Hariford Times. \ THz Rippon Fisn.—In a letter to Land and Water, Frank Buckland gives this description of this singular fish : I have received, through the kindness of a correspondent at Nice, a yery interesting and remarkable specimen of a ribbon fish. I make him out to be a vegaldcus. [ have never before seen one of these most curious fish in the flesh. It measures five feet, is about a quarter of an inch thick, and is of a silvery hue, not unlike the color of the silver-hair tail. Upon the.top of the head there are filaments, which, when stretched totheir full, are about eight inches long. The head is very remarka- ble; altogether it is not unlike the shortened head of a horse. The mouth is prehensile, and so peculiarly formed that it is quite worthy of a figure; the eyes are very large and circular ; the iris of a lustrous silver color. Behind the head the body is two inches and a half deep, in the middle two inches, at the tail a quarter of aninch. When held up to the light itis al most transparent; the vertebree can with difficulty be seen, but with the movement of the fingers each yertebrie will give a slight crack at the junction with its neighbor. The verte- bre are longest and thickest toward the tail end, at which there are sharp spines. It is covered everywhere with a fine silvery powder, which readily comes off inthe hand. Tt*hasa crest of about an inch in height, which rans down the whole of the back, ‘The rays forming the crest are united to double pillars of very slender bone. In substance it is very delicate, and begins to dry and harden almost immediately on exposure to the air, 1 cannot find much about this fish in any of my books. This family of ribbon-shape form consists of seven genera and twenty-six species, Mr. Swainson remarks of it as fol- lows: “It contains the most singular and extraordinary fishes in creation. ‘The form of the body, when compared to fishes better known, is much like that of an eel, the leagth of the body being in the same proportion to the breadth; but then it is generally so much compressed that these creatures have acquired the popular name of ribbon fish, lath, or deal fish, The body, indeed, is often not thicker, except in the middle, than is a sword, and being covered with the richest silver, and of great length, the undulating motions of these fishes in the sea must be resplendent and beautiful beyond measure. But the wonders of the mighty deep are almost hidden from the eye of man. These meteoric, silver-coated fishes appear to live in the greatest depths, and it is only at long intervals, and after a succession of tempests, that a solitary individual is cast upon the shore with its delicate body torn and mutilat- ed by the elements on the rocks, so that with few exceptions they are scarcely to be rezarded as edible fish.” According to this authority, the Mediterranean has hitherto produced the largest proportion of the family, but it is dis- tributed from the arctie regions to the sunny shores of India, so that probably a tithe have not yet been discovered. > ———_____- Hanirs or Ants.—Last week as I was coming in the gate my attention was attracted by seeing a stream of ants moving across the walk, going in different directions. They were traveling in a belt about four inches wide, and moving very rapidly. Of those going in one direction each had a large ant ege inits mouth. I followed theempty ‘‘mouthed” ones, and found they were robbing a nest of red ants. The nest was about one foot across, and was covered with red and black ants engaged in a most desperate battle, the reds trying to de— fend their home from their thievish enemies. At times the ants would form in little balls sliding and rolling over the ground. I observed that the black ants that were engaged in stealing took no part inthe fight; but would seize the eggs and make for their own hill, leaving the fighting to be done by the rest of the band. The black ants, in making these depredations had to cross one carriage drive, two plank walks, and climb up a terrace two feet in height, the distance between the two hills being one hundred and fifty-two feet through the grass of an ordinary lawn. Out of curiosity I killed one of the black ants and took it to a jeweler and had it put in the balance with the ege it was carrying, when the egg was the heaviest, which shows the remarkable strength and endurance of these interesting insects. J once noticed a small red ant trying to carry a worm several times as heavy as itselfupa small mound, on the top of which was its nest. After trying several time without success, it ran up the hill and disappeared in its hole, and presently returned with quite a number of companions, who easily carried their captive into the nest in spite of his struggles. J.5. 5. OOS Wry Hyrs Sainz in tem DArk.—It is often asked why the eyes of many animals exhibit a peculiar brilliancy which is remarkable in the dark. When darkness is absolute, no light is emitted, a fact which has been established by careful experiment; but a very small amount of light is suflicient to cause the luminous appearance of the optics. This brillianey is due to a carpet of glittering fibres, known as the tapetum, which is but a carpet of glitte’"» fibres found in the retina of certain animals. » ab so CAPTURE OF BUTEO HARLANI (AUD,) IN TEXAS. GAINESVILLE, Texas, March 18, 1877. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: As [have never seen any record of the capture of Buteo harlané in Texas, I submit the following description of one I shot on November 16, 1876: Size—Lenpth, 2114; extent, 49; wing, 16; teil, 10; tarsus, 34; green- igh yellow, Jt .75 1tel 1.85 (chord of CL.) 3c] 254 ; bill, bine af base, 14, The “lobing * of the upper mandible approaelies nearer to « tooth than in any of the Butsones I have examined, infact grading close up to soma of the accipeters, in this respect. ‘he cereis greenish yellow, 4th quil longest but decidedly **sinuate tapering,” first three quills emurginate> first quill is equal to the 8th inlength, The black bars on the fail are definite, and ron in waves, or rather form arrow heads on each feather With the point toward the base of the quill; tibial feathers long, eyes yellowish ash, The plumage is in general blackish with a decided purple lustre, and much white spotting on many of the feathers, Throat white, with tme black pencilings. The “marbling” of the tall is not so definite as I expected to find it, and upon this character Mr. Ridgway places con- siderable emphasia. Ifind those birds much more wary than any of the Buteones that winter here, and in fact it was rather an accidental capture of this one. I was standing on the bank of a. creek in an open fleld with a few bushes surrounding me, when I observed this bird coming down the creek to- wardme, Screened by the bushes, I awaited his arrlyal, then rose up and fired, My gun bemg charged with small shot, I did not bring him down, but could see that; ny shot had taken effect, At the report of my gun he dropped a quail, which, upon examination, appeared to have been killed some time, as the mnscles were relaxed, aud the feathers damp from the dew of the morning. I examined it for shot holes thinking it must haye been crippled, but could find none. Four hours after the first shot I shot the same hawk from its perch, and identified ; it by the dried blood upon the feet and feathers. I would like to know if the “‘lohing” of the upper Mandible and the color of the eyes has been noted by other observers? From some cause I failed to note the sex of this bird, which [regret very much. It is uow in the possession of Mr. R. M. W. Gibbs, Kala- mazoo, Mich. G. H. RAGspaLE. [The specimen above described has been sent to the Smith- sonian Institution, and is pronounced by Mr. R. Ridgway a true Luteo harlant.—Ep. | —_>+e BIRDS KILLED BY TELEGRAPH WIRES. POTTSVILLE, Pa., July 80, 1877. EDITOR FoREST AND STREAM: A sinall party of us left town last week on a fishing excursion, which was limited to Schuylkill county waters only, After spending three days in very successful angling, we returned home feeling much better and wiser. During our rambling we noticed that game of every kind is very abundant, and, if not motested, the field and forest in this section proniises unusual charms for our sportsmen during the coming fall and winter season, Notwithstanding the frequent charges hurled at the illegitimate ac- tion of the destroyer of game birds by meaus of trapping, snaring, etc., and those disregarding the season for propagation, yet we feel there is pardon for him when we seriously contemplate the many hun- dred thousand birds Killed annually by flying against the telecraph wires, which form a murderous network over the greater part of the country. Insupport of this assertion it is only necessary to give some facts observed during the few days of our rusticating, the most uote- worthy of which was the finding of nearly one hundred dead birds in close proximity to the telegraph wire in a distance of four miles. Several of the birds we saw strike the wire and fall, and the appear ance of those found dead was, in all respects, similar to that of those seen to strike and fall. Among them were a few young quails, flickers and robing; but the majority of the birds were larks, whose flight 1s singularly wayward and inipulsive, which may account in a measure for their inability to clear the wire. Have any of your numerous intelligent contributers made similar observations ? Dow PEDRO, [Dr. Coues, in a recent number of the American Naturalist, has discussed this matter at considérable length, and we re- commend his article to our readers’ notice.—Ep.] SS ANIMALS RECEIVED aT CENTRAL PARK MENAGERIE FOR WERK ENDING AUG, 11, 1877.—One least bittern (Ardetta exilis); three golden-nuped amazous (Chrysotis wuripalliata) ; one gray parrot (Psitlacus erithacua), presented by Dr. J. W. Clowes, N. Y. City. The gray parrot or iaco is a native of West Africa; has # plomage of an elegant ash-gray color, which is beantifully set off by a tall of the brightest crimson, Itisremarkable for its tenacious memory, being able to repeat whole sentences with facility, and is very easily tuught The interesting and amusing anecdotes we read of the parrots relate for the most part to this spécies. It is extremely long lived, several well authenticated stances being recorded of its having attaimed the age of 60 or 70 years. In the wild state it builds its nests In the hollow trees, and Buiton mentions a certain pair that bred and hatched in captivity a brood for five or six consecutive years. It was among the earliest species imported from Africa, and nearly every yessel now that leaves the west coast brings a number of these birds, which are the property of the sailors, W. A. Conky, Director. =. ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN DURING WEEK END- ING TUESDAY, Aug. 7,1877.—One great horned owl (Bubo virginianys), presented ; one alligator (4. mississippiensis), presented; one suowy ow! (Nietea nived), presented; two pigeon hawks (Accipetur fuseus), purchased. ARTHUR EH. Brown, Gen’l. Supt. ——-.§ ———» +--+ = —English scientific circles are just now enjoying the rare treat of interviewing a real live young gorilla, which is the first one ever successfully brought into Europe. Frank Buck- land in a letter to Land and Water says the young stranger may prove an unwelcome witness against the Darwinian theory. 7 —A Mr. Tominette, of Hamburg, Germany, has invented a method of preserving natural history specimens, by means of an injected gas, which absorbs the moisture of the tissues, and drives it ont through the pores. Prepared thus, specimens preserve perfectly their form and color: —The peculiarity of the fly is that he always returns to the same spot; but it is the characteristic of the mosquito that he always returns to another spot. Thus he differs from the leopard, which does not change his spots, his is an impor. tant fact in nafural history, ll — FASHION IN GARDENING. “i HE higher the point of civilization at which a conatry 1 arrives, the more its inhabitants become the votaries of ashion, and that we in this country enjoy no immunity from fhe infliction is everywhere evident. If this did not extend Heyond an indulgence in the luxuries of everyday life it would be of legs consequence, but when the infliction spreads fo matters of such importance as horticulture and arboricul- ture it behooves those who take an interest in these pursuits to look the matter fully in the face. It may be said that gar- dening, as it exists at the present day, isa luxury, and that, Consequently, it must be governed by such fanciful laws as rule matters of a kindred character. This, it must be admit— ted, is correct so far as it relates to the purely decorative ele- Ment, but here if does not stop. The introduction of a new menus of plants, or the resuscitation of an old and in many cases an undegervedly neglected one, appears to be the signal for a universal mania in favor of the favorite of the hour, to the comparative neslect of other things. When a useful flower- ae or bedding plant, such as a Gladiolus or Coleus, makes its Appearance, why should we for years run after varieties of them by the hundred, that have barely an infinitesimal dilfer- ence from each other? In the case of new roses there might he some excuse, for any improvement relating to the Queen “of Flowers is sure to be hailed with delight. Give us the true cose frasrance in a climbing rose, or bright color, combined with good habit and free flowering in a tree rose, and we would all rejoice; lmt how often are our expectations realized am proportion to the disappointments we experience? At present Lilies seem to share the general favor with the Rose and Gladiolus, and this may be looked upon as simply the wmende honorable for the neslect into which this flower has been allowed to fall. In flowering plants, Verbenas have had their day. Zonal Pelargoniums now take the lead, but for the flower garden or parterre, far ahead of them eome the ‘‘foliaged plants,” the Colcus and Alternanthera, the Centaurea and Lineraria, the white edged and bronze ayed Zoual, and other plants of a like character. In mat- ters connected with the more essential and indispensable branch of gardening, let us notice the rage for new va- Titties of Potatoes, Tomatoes and Corn, nine-tenths of which are deficient in general properties conipared with others they re intended to supplant. In fruits itis even worse. Tlow much disappointment has been experienced by those who lave ‘supplanted old and well tried varieties of Grapes, Peaches or Strawberries with newer varieties, which, after a trial, have in many instances been either rooted out altogether or, headed over, made to do duty as stocks? These are a few of the posi- tive inflictions which fashion imposes on us in matters horti- ltural. Those of a negative character are equally baneful. Vhat have we to compensate us for the neglect into which numbers of old and tried friends among herbaceous plants have heen allowed fo fall? Nothing except blazing stripes and cir- éles of red, white and yellow, the glare of which is, fortu- nately, short-lived, for their repetition becomes a positive in- fliction on the eye. Let it not be understood that we would discountenance healthy progress in any thing appertaining to horticulture, for in if, as in other matters, it is human to re- quire novelty and change. But the evil is that whatever be- ‘comes fashionable, either in any particular family of plants or n the manner in which we employ them, we for a time lose Aight of others of far greater importance. Again, if we look to arboriculture we find that fashion has inflicted something more serious than a passing disappointment. Both in the vi- cinity of the villa and in that of the more extensive country scat it is desirable to get as much variety as possible; this no “one will attempt to deny; but haye our planting operations heen judicious? Haye they not been governed to too great an extent by a rage for novelties in the shape of Coniferons plants, numbers of which ave unsuited to the situations in which tliey have been planted and are incapable of withstand- ‘ing our severe winters, leaving blanks that take years to fill up. Think of the numbers of grand deciduous trees and flow- ering shrubs that, comparatively, have been cast unto the shade by these new-comers. Let us then encourage planting he more serviceable oak, ash, or hickory in our parks and hedge-rows, trees that are ever increasing in value; above all, let us not be carried away by the fashion of the hour for one or another particular kind of plant or flower, but remembering the more useful and tried friends that are always beautiful, thorouzhly test the newcomers before we give them a prom- inent place in our gardens or pleasure grounds. . ++ —. Remepy ror Srruvas.—Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher says that wet tobacco is # certain remedy for the stings of bees, wasps, hornets, ete. The application of moistened tobacco should be immediate, and the resnlting relief is sure and speedy. + 8+ =< —fnelish butchers haye invented a method of butchering animals by the explosion of a small primer of dynamite, which is attached to the forehead of the animal to be slangh- tered, and ig exploded hy means of an electric fuse, i emean mid-day temperature at New Smyrna, Florida, @ month of July was 87 deg.23m. Maximum, 96 dee, ; =Th s “Orassuna Cocomms.—This is an old greenhouse favorite, much thought of im former days, when gardeners used to grow specimens of it several feet through, each shoot being furnished at its summit with a broad truss of waxy-scarlet flowers, showy and sweet-scented. ‘The plant also grows out of doors freely in summer, and whea in flower makes one of the most brilliant and effective of beds. This plant is known nowadays as Kalosanthes. ‘To flower it well it requires to be grown in hot, dry quarters. Cuttings, which strike very easily, should be made from the young shoots which have not flowered in Augast or early in September. Make the cuttings about three inches long; donot stop them, but divest them of a few of their bottom leaves, and pot each singly and firmly in a three-inch pot, using a light compost of sand, leaf mould, loam, and pounded bricks or crocks. They will soon root if placed near the glass ina warm pit, or an intermediate house shelf, if they are not damped too much at top or bottom. When rooted remove them to a cool dry greenhouse for the winter, and give scarcely any water till spring; the object at this fime is simply to keep them at rest. About the begin- ning of March the plants may be potted in. 8-inch or 9-inch pots, which is a suitable size for plants intended to have six or seven shoots. A little heavier compost should be used for this, the final potting, and with it plenty of broken crocks or bricks, taking care also to drain the pots thoroughly. After potting, the plants should have a growing temperature near the light. A warm greenhouse or pit will do, but do not give tao much water af any time. At this stage some of the plants will break up into a num- ber of shoots at the top, and the others will keep to a single shoot only. ‘Che former should be thinned out to six or eight shoots, aud the latter pinched at the top to make them break ; also the young shoots secured in this way will bear the flow- ers. By May the plants will be growing fast, and at this time they may, in warm localities, be plunged out of doors ina warm corner. In front of a hothouse is a good place for them, and it is a common practice to plunge them in sand, which gets hot with the sun; otherwise they need not he plunged at all, but simply set on a hard surface, In cold lo- calities it is better to grow the plants under glass all summer, with plenty of airand sun. Whichever plan is adopted, let the plants from this time grow uninterruptedly, and before cold weather sets in take them into any house where the tem- perature is genial and dry. Here they will show flower, if the trusses are not already in an advanced state, and the season of flowering may be prolonged by keeping the plants in cool houses. Jf the plants are intended for planting out, they must simply be wintered in a cool house, and not permitted to flower, and planted out the following season, where they will be certain to flower and make a bright display.—J,, im the “* Garden,” London. — +> — Cucumprrs oy RusstA.—On my way home from the fair of Nijni-Novgorod, says a correspondent of the Daily WNWews, I was again struck with what I often remarked before, viz., the profusion of water melons and cucumbers, which were being everywhere offered for sale. Pyramids of melons and water- melons, like cannon halls in an arsenal, were heaped up in every direction, and as for cucumbers, you couldn’t help fancying that a plague of cucumbers, like locusts, had descended upon the earth. Allalong the Volga, from Astrak- han to Nijni, the whole population seemed engaged in eating water melons. ‘Their price being three sopeks, equivalent to one penny, put them within the reach of even the moderately wealthy. At every wood station that we stopped at, the water mélon and its rival, the sunflower, were the subject of a lively traffic. Saratoy seemed to be the headquarters of this latter fruit, but we had outposts all along the line. But if the water melon and the sunflower are luxuries and pastimes, the cueum- ber is a Jaw and a necessity. You never see a Russian peasant at dinner but you see the lump of black bread and the cucum- ber. A moujick’s dinner may be said to consist of # plus cu- cumber, The @ will consist of his favorite cabbage soup (schtchi), with or without meat in it, and sometimes in addi- tion to it the equally famous grit porridge (kascha). Some- times the kascha is without schtchi, and sometimes the schtchi is without the kascha, but whether in separation or combina- fion, the cucumber, at least, is always there; and shouid « equal zero, as I am afraid it sometimes does, then the ever- faithtul cneumber does duty for all the rest. Cucumber seems certainly a smeular dish to be so national in a country with a climate like Lussia’s. It isthe last that one would select a priori tor the post; but this is only one of a great many singu- larities one meets with. The cucumber costs the thirtieth part of a penny about the Volga ; perhaps this fact will ex- plain the anomaly. OY Buppine Frum Trmms.—P. T. Quinn, in the mid-summer Seribner’s, zives these directions for budding orchard tree : The proper time for budding extends from the middle of July until the firs) of september. Whevever the bark separates easily from the wood, the buds ay be set, with fair chances of success. Whe outtit for budding consists of some narrow strips ef bass matting, such as comes on fie inside of coffee-bags, aud a pockef-knife with a single blade, with a small piece of ivory fastened in the end of the handle, When tie incision 1s nade the ivory is used fo raise the bark up on el her side, so that the bud may be pressed into place. The buds to be inserted should be cut from youug, healthy trees, and always of the present year’s growth, those that are must matured being selected. ‘Phe leaves may then be clipped off the branch of buds; leaving say half an inch of the leaf stalk athached to the bud. Then with a keen-edged knife cut off each bud separately iron a lialf to three-quarters of an inch in.leagth, leaving a thin slice of wood back of the eye or bud. hese should be kept moist and protected from the sun or air until set; exposure even for a short time may prove fatal. When the whole top or any part of it is to be budded over, select the Spot Tor each bud in a siovta partol the branch, not too large, say from one to two inches in diameter, On this part make an incision through fhe bark in toe form of the capital letter 'T, aud raisé or separate ine bark from the wood with the ivery on the handle of the knife. ‘he bud Inay then be pressed into place, cutting off square the portion that goes above the cross incision. Then witha strip of the bass matting wrap firmly around the branch above and betow the eye, fastening te end of the strip by a slip-knot, — +o i TRANSPLANTING Forrest Trevs.—Pioncer, in the Prairie Farmer, says, invegard to transplanting forest trees : Before taxing np a tree, mark ib in some manner so you will know which is the north side, so 48 tobe able 10 reset it in exactly the pogi- tion it grewin the woods. ‘This may seem to many of no importance, but to those who know that there ia in the bark wud wood of all trees a radical difference between the norjh and south sides, the north side being close grained and tough, while the south side is invariably more oven grained und brash, or Soft, the importance will he seen. Jf this done, your tree does not have to widergo a complete change in all the parts, and is ready to start off aud grow at a proper time as readily as though it had notbeen moyed, 95 Asraraaus ty Orn Timns.—At Ravenna the Romans cul- tivated asparagus With most extraordinary results, the stems weighing three pounds each. The same as to-day, they allowed it to boil but a short time, as if was a favorite expression with Augustus, when he wished a thing accomplished quickly, “Let that be done quicker than you would cook asparagus.” The Roman cooks chose the finest heads of asparagus and dried them, When wanted for the table, they put them in hot water and boiled them a fewminutes, a plan good enough to be followed at the present day. B. <= ee Aw Orp Rosu.—Never give up a decaying rose bush till you have tried watering it two or three times a week with a soo tea. Make the tea with boiling water, from soot taken from the chimney or stove in which wood is burned. When cold, water the bush with it. When it is used up, pour boiling hot water on the soot asecond time. Rose bushes treated in this way will often quickly send out thrifty shoots, the leaves will become large and thick, and blossoms will greatly iniprove in sizé and be more richly tinted than. before.—Hweter News Let- ter. ee oo ——An ice machine in Dallas, ‘'exas, just finished, produces ice cakes thirty feet long and six feet wide, weighing from 10,000 to 12,000 pounds each, They are formed by freezing fine rain or spray. When the freezing is done the bottom and sides of the cake are thawed loose from the inclined plane, and the cake slides out upon a platform, where it is eut into pieces six feet square. Four cakes a day are frozen. The works cost $30,000. a —Eagle Island, near Newburyport, Mass., has a coffee tree raised fromseed smuggled during the time of the embargo. The tree bears, but the berries do not ripen, and haye very little of the coffee taste, ——~$-= >— —In the Luxembourg Gardens of*Paris are eighty lilac trees in full bloom, which weré planted by Marie de Medicis two hundred and fifty years azo, + +—«. —An eagle shot in Wisconsin the other day was found to have twelve bullets in him. It must have been a balled eagle —He. . LS Gaue’s Parrnt Ten'rs.—Rev. F'. Savage, of Albany, wide- ly known asa camper-out in Florida and the Adirondacks, writes as follows: July 31, 1STT. Gale &: Co,, Boston: Strs— I have just returned from a three week’s camping expedition in the Adirondacks, and have had the three (8) tents bought from you put fo the severest tests of exposure, both as to wind and storm, and do most unhesitatingly say they are the most complete thing of the kind f ever used. 1. They are easily put up and taken down. 2. They are perfectly waterproof, %. They are a good height and all the room is available. Our party asked for no better, They were admired by all who saw them, and one party insisted on buying one of onrs that was to spare. Key. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn; aud Rey. Dr. Irwin, of Troy, both of whom used your tents, endorse all I say about them. With kind re. gurds. Yours truly, BP. B. SAVAGE, —[Aiiv. ——______.§>-e-<¢ A New MINERAL WaATER.—Mineral water ts firmly established as an indispensable summer drink. ‘The average man, who formerly tried in vain to quench his thirst with soda-water, or some one of the many dia bolical compounds labeled ‘*smail-beer,” and had a headache and an uneasy stomach afterward, now calls for some kind of mineral water to stop his thirst and aid his digestion, But even in mineral waters there is a preference tobehad. I1fnone of them ure absolutely injurious some of them are vastly more beneficial than the others, 6S PATIPANO:, 1. rol setts pple ciety Bo ee 238 8 42 PUT Lees sinversisetastseneenans| oO oe 5 139 5 00 UM laters iteadsasibeperssortnenl) i 19 6 5 50 ANB. 22 oo. eee weetee DRESS gee) 10) “bB T 6 3b piace Wares coma a2g padres hueest ceegee st 11 81 7 7 08 Boat anp Yaour Burwpinc—/77ata.—First paper, first column, 24th line, for ‘‘leyel,” read ‘‘bevel;” 26th line, read ‘‘Wext saw the side-boards to the length determined on for boat.” 62d line, for “sawbenders,” ‘*sawbenches.” Com- mencing at the middle of the 16th line from the bottom, read, ‘Cut a strip one inch deep, and sufficiently long to allow for the width of platform out of the top edge of side- boards of boat.” Second paper, frst column, 18th line, for “level” read ‘hevel.” Place a period after the word bevel, and read : “At the bow, the sideboards can be sawed to the same bevel, or, the stem can be left straight.” On lines 28, $2, 53, 30, 36, 45, 48, 51, 55, and 61, for ‘‘stern,” read ‘‘stem.” 61st line, for ‘in,’ read *‘on.” On the 5th line from bottom, after the word ‘‘desired,” read, ‘“‘At whatever width you want it, fit a board crosswise the boat, 4 or 5 inches below the gunwale.” On the 9th line from top of second column, for ‘‘stern,” read “‘stem.” This last error is the funniest imaginable ; a ‘double sterned” boat being the ‘‘sternest’’ joke of the season. Indeed, the whole of the second paper abounds in ‘ stern- ness,” and I hasten to correct, for fear it may give some one the brain fever in trying to comprehend it. Naurticus. New Rowe Assocration.—The election of Detroit as the point for hoiding the National Rowing Association Regatta, this year, has determined the withdrawal from that Associa- tion of a large number of Eastern clubs. It is proposed to or- ganize a new association comprising nof less than fifty well- known clubs, among which are those of the Hudson, Harlem, Kills, Passaic and other streams, and probably the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia. A meeting of representatives from the different aquatic associations is to be held this evening at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, for organization. It is proposed to hold an annual regatta on the waters in the vicinity of New York. Such a project'is eminently worthy of support, und will doubt- less meet with very general satisfaction. We bespeak for the new association all success. Fast Time Turouen «a Ftume.—aA correspondent of the Philadelphia Herald sends an account of the 1perilous jour- ney down the mountains of two Nevada miners, who made the trip ina mining-flume. The flume is owned by Messrs, Mackey & Fair, and is located in the mountains, near Carson Qity. It is about fifteen miles in length, leading from a lofty elevation down to the plain, and crossing in its course deep ravines, skirting terrible precipices and chasms, and presenting many sharp curves. It is fed with water from Lade Tahoe, and empties into a creek near Carson City. This flume, said to be the longest in the world, is used to carry down timber which is cut on the mountains, here are several places in its course where the incline is slicht, and visitors are occasionally treated to a short trip over these inclines in a boat constructed for that purpose. ‘The two men who took the trip were workmen, who some months ago conceived the notion of shooting down the entire length of the flume. To carry oui this foolhardy adventure, they construct- ed a strong boat, sharp at the bow and square at the stern, and fitting the flume closely enough to keep it steady. ‘he men describe the trip as something terrific. The heavy boat got a fearful headway, and the men had no means of stopping it. Tn shooting round the curves they thought it would jump the flume and precipitate them into the chasm that yawned be neath, Down the steeper inclines the boat sped with more than express-train velocity. The fifteen miles were passed in jess than eleven minutes! From the foot of the mountain to where the flame empties the incline is gentle, and here the boat gradually lost its terrific headway, and at length slided smoothly into the creek. Unharmed, but scared almost out of their senses, the men stepped ashore, and one of them was heard to remark that he would not make that trip again for all the silver and gold in Nevada. New Yorr Yaour Cros.—The following boats of this club started on the annual cruise last Thursday: Schooners Rest- less, Wanderer, Dreadnaught, Columbia, Rambler, Estelle, Tidal Wave, Madeleie, Nettie, Idler, Clio, Tempest ana Nereid, Vesta and Clytie; and the sloops Vision, Vixen, Windward, Volante and Active. Massacnusrrrsa—Swampscott, Aug. 11.—The Union Re- patta under the auspices of the Beverley Yacht Club, which had been long postponed, was sailed under most favorable cir- cumstances, as above, at noon. The race was open to all yachts under forty feet; the competing boats being, divided as follows: The first-class included those yachts measuring 2%) feet water line and over; those measuring over 21 feet and under 29 formed the second-class; those measuring over 17 feet and not over 21 formed the third-class, and those not measuring over 17 feet formed the fourth-class. The course for Nos. 1 and 2 was 14 miles; for Nos. 3 and 4 about 7 miles, The first prizes were: First-class, bronze clock; second-class, silver cake dish; third-class, silver goblet; fourth-class silver flask. The second prize in first-class was a silver vase; in second-class, pair of napkin rings; third-class, silver pepper box; fourth-class, silver bell. ‘The prizes for the special class have not yet been selected, but will consist of solid silver. The following is a summary: WKST CLASS. Wane. Acinal Cor, Name. Actual Cor. tume. time. Line. Tune. FH. M.S. H. M. 8. aS. Ho MB. Magic.......0-,-.. 236438 215410 Ataine........, . Not taken. Lillie.s..e00ceece. 2 OU 0S 157-51 E. Al West.|,..302 88 2 39 96 SCHOONERS—SPECIAL CLASS. Hormer..is....-.. 826 46 268 34 Bessie.......,., 851 9 8 09 42 CANVIC2wentesrvass NOL taken, LOWY. .is.2, BAO 2 B U2 OT SECOND CLASS—SLOOPS. BENG. teiststeewe S08 10, QB Yd MOlYsysaisst.es Boy) ead a Nattie we only 09. 2-28 78" Hagentis.s...s Not taken, Georgictta...- .3 9381 2 89 28 CAT BIG. Secret.....--.eeeee Not taken. Hugenia....... - Not faken. THLRD GLASS—SLOOPS. : SATE Sraih ea ha. beatepare 1 06 49 57 5f Susie........0.. 1 06 29 59 00 Hulet..ssece- e+e. 1 04 BH 56 04 Nymph........ . CAT Ric. . Not taken. LISTS ous Peo Alp ths ba 49 TOUT. wees bebe 1 OT 91 59 62. Mystery.. een dt 02 dS 6519 Mona... 1 07 46 5) bY (polos ae ar ey ee iste} 48 35 ‘Thetis.,.. a J tas 1 Vin AA ae eles bT 38 Kuluida........ 113 40 1 86 aT Lt ae tee 109 28 (0101 Psyche......2.. 11725 1.08 02 Nellie M......-... Not taken. HOGHer aw erael lest Tb ae Maud,............. Not taken, Dash... . .=es+-. NOb taken. Lizzie ~ 10218 55 22 Adele..... foo We LAG 55. 06 Mazeppa.......... 11415 10605 fHsmeralda...... 1 03 53 55 46 FOURTH CLASS—CAY RIG. Red Lion......... -11224 4101 64 Virginia........ 1 05 34 65 03 Bessie..... SR ADA Not taken Midget......... 11739 1 04 29 Bretida.....5:....2.1 2415 11402 IA eh ae © Whetham, b Aa J B Castiman, b Harvey......... eben cee en a A Marsh, Hot OUb.....-....+....,24 ¢ Hersler, b Byre..... At KF Pranklin, rumout,.....:.-..... Zeb Harve. ae, A EH Moeran, b Harvey.......... 0 ¢ Wetham, b Brewster, WO McDonald, b Hatvey....... Gein -ontee ete ae Ne 1 J P Conover, b Brewster... - 2 e Jarvis, b Brewster......00) | A Rendell, b Harvey... ELS IG O TI eae eae Seine PM. Westfeldt, b Harvey “2 (oni Brewatenecd ee sy eee ie GR Hitchcock, absent.....,..., 0 G Whetham, b Brewster._ Leg-byes, 1; wines, 2).........-.- 3 Byes, 2; leg-byes,1..... TROL ei ise omabete cra Sete aty hme bree EOL Force SE " STATEN ISLAND. Pirst Dening, JR Moore, b:CashmMatliic....- eee. sues wees p (tH Moore, ¢ Hostford, b Cashman............... A TWarvey, c Franklin, b Moeran...,......- JB Whetham, } Marsh............ P W Kessler, b Moeran... W M Donald, b Marsh... W Brewster, b Marsh,....-...,.. CT DARvas TOW Obey. cueds ee a oe EAN LCs MUU OU es ee siatele jek M C Byre, b Moeran.......- J Sprague, not out....-...... Belew bees etn yeee Ce Gaur vs. Havsvitin AnD Bertmy— Galt, Canada, Aug. 3. Won by Galt, by 1 inning and 22 runs. Paris vs. Beaver—WNorwich, Ont,, Aug. 6.—The game re. sulted in a tie. i Scormsy-AmMERoAN Atanniic Srparrs—Vew York, Aug 11.—The second series of handicap games, held grounds, Prizes, silver medals. Summary: | Four-hundred-and-forty-yards mn in heats—First, he, 7 by E. C. Smith in 58s., with 50 yds. handicap ; ec hoa won by T. H. Smith in 61s., wath 30 yds. handicap: third} heat won by H. B. Wilson in 58s. with 35 yds. handicaps final heat won by Smith—won in 59s. —- Vaulting with pole—J. B. Hanna won on 7 ft. 10 in., with! handicap of 18 in. 2 Three-milk walk——Seven entries; won by J. V. Woolcott i } at clui b 26m. 11s., with 40s. handicap, Bosron, Aug. 7.—A foot race of 150 ya Ae ) Dwyer, of Boston, and Chavies Drape of Norther resulted in a victory for Dwyer, who won by about three teats Time, 155s. ] A Lirrte Grro's Bia Swrm.—Libbie Grant, a little gir) eight years old, swam, on Aug. 2, from Ward’s Island docli across the Harlem Kiver to the hath house at the foot of 114th street, N. Y. City., a distance, making allowance for the cor taken, of about three-quarters of a mile. ‘The first was ag complished in just fifteen minutes, and Libbie clambered ia into the boat house amid the plaudits of several hundred wonien and children. _-_ men, Gusss BALL TRAPS.—In your lust issue 7 notice several reporis o glass ball shoots throughout the conntry, and am pleased to see that the Republic and Attie Clubs, at Attica, O., made good scores shoo Troin my traps and rules, breaking 75 per cent, of the balls sliot at. Icousider No. 1 sttooting, Also a match at Fitchburg, Mass,; one n broke Len balls straight at thirty yards, It conld not have been fron niy traps aud with my rules. I (and I thu the rest of your reanere woull like when a match is shot to know what traps were used and ac cording to what rules, then the sporting fratermity conld better jud rf how goad shots they were, I attended a match at New Haven, Coun, on the Yith tmst., and quite a number of local shots participated, + large majority of whom had been practicing from Marshall’s & Purd trups, breaking 45 to 48 ont of 50. In the first Sweep, vine entries, fiys balls each, irom three traps, aucording to role, fifteen balls were bro : outol 45,0ne fun who had practiced fram my trapsbreaking 5 straig i Second sweep, ten entries, five balls each, oe trap, one-half broken All parties were satisfitd they were getting good practice, and bh AY shooting, and purchased a set of traps, BOGARDUS. N. B.—Ne York, Ang, 18, 1-70 Manayers of Shooting Clubs an Stute aid County Fair Associations = am prepared to Make eupave) break 3uu glass balls in thirty consecutive mivotes, or 5C0 in Afb: minutes, ball to be sprang frommy pat. glass ball ap in any exhibi 0 Inaicl, T will bet £200 to $100, or $1,000 fo $500 that no may 10 the wo cat lo What can, Terms $50 to $100, according ta distance to trav fa addressed to Hikhart, Jil, will be forwarded, if not; rit i. = = y - + . a . . answers ta (orrespondents, No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communiontions, | DAuraty, Dauphin Go., Pa,—A typographical error, E, W, &., Cleveland, Ohio.—Will a .32 cal. long cartridge, explosive billet, Killa ’gator? Ans, es, if aimed properly. Jonn, Hornellsville.—There have been several rose-tinted grosheaks shot here lately. Aré they nota rare bird in this vicinity? Ans, Yes, Ovn Harry, Kingston.—Send us your name and address, if you de- sire us to publish your items. We do not accept abonymous communi- cutions. E, J, R., Wethersfield.—Ans. You should know that it would be high- ly improper for ns to make a distinction of any one’s. wares, unless they were absolutely valueless. J.M.D,, Irwin Station, Pats the Pigeon Starter or Mechanical Cat a good article for what itis recommended? Ans. Il is said to an— Bwer an excellent purpose. 0. T, 'T., Millbrook, N. ¥.—Please notice the qnestions at the head of the Kennel column, and govern yourself accordingly, Your deserip- tion is too meagre to judge from. Marks, Waukeegan, Ill.—Ans, We answered the question correctly. We care not wilat Chicago may do; right is right, Class shooting 1s ohe thine and shooting uother. See answer to D. m this column. J. BisHor, Petrolia, Pa.—Please inform me where I can procure “'Thowuburn on Mushrooms,” referred to in your paper of recent date. T have tried to fet it and aye failed. Ans, Dhrough Kstes & Lauriat, oO: Boston. J. H. O,, Columbia, 8. 0.—Pliease inform me as to the length of the spikes in Von Oulin's colar? Want to try it on @ young pointer; also, if said spikes are yery sharp? Ans. You can live a collar made with any length of spike, and as Sharp as you choose. J. A. B.—We haye nothing to do with the pedigree list, and shall not probably publish another. We have repeatedly stuted in these col- unims that the iiatter of registration is uow in the hands of L. bh. Smith, Strathroy, Ontario, Guo, A. B., North Brooktield, Mass,—Do you think that & glass-ball trap could be made to feed itself, and be reset ab the puiler’s stand? Aus. Wehaye no doubt but that Yankee ingenuity wall fill the bill, 7. ¢., if there proves to be suiticient money in it. M., New Haven.—Do yourecommend the artificial bloomer, Dobson, alligutor, scorpion crab, hooker, hellyramuite, crawler, or whateyor you wall it, fur black pass balt? 1t will be received gratefully by iish- einen, if it will doas well as the Daturalone, Aus, ‘he proof of the pudding is inthe eating. Ty it. W. P., Madison, N. J.—Can you inform me of some small place in Maryland on the Bay where good quail-shoutmg can be had, aod also ducks, and the name of a residentto whom could write. Ans. Go to §. Suiions, Perrymansyille, Magnolia Co, Whe “ Sportman’s Gazetteer” would give you all this information. For good quail-shooting go te Pred- erick, ANTLER, South Bend, Ark.—Which of the following named rifles would be preferable for hunting, Winchester repeatmg, or Sharps sporting tifle? Ans. We have repeatedly stated through these columns tlt We calilot discriminate between mauufactures, We cannot give tlie address you desire. R.'T. C. §., Cardville, Pan—Where can I find good bear and deer hunting the nearest point from Pittsburgh, and the best time to gu? Aus, October is 4 good tme to go, and the Hey Wilderness and the Blackwaterregion, in West Virginia, 1s a@ good objective point. see Hallock’s ‘‘sportsiman’s Gazetteer.” D. W., Portland, Me.—Will you please inform me what “Stuarts tackle’ is? 1s ibbetter for bait fisting for trout ina single hook? Of What sizé hooks isthe tackle made? Ans. We do not know the arm ticle, Phe oiestdeaier in the city never heard of it. Have you not made a mistake? C. Jonby, Phita.—i.’ Please inform me what kind of fishing 1s to had at Butbertou? 2%. Also what a boat to accommodate two would cost fora couple of days? 3, And will Bay bird shootimg be good there the latter end of this month? Ans. 1. Betterton is a great place for deep sea pereh fisling. Dipseys are used. 2. Man and buat will cost about $5 per day. 8. Probably 1n that peighborhood, D. M., Si. Dennis P. O., Ma.—t, Please inform me if I am too late to obtain ove of those $5 rifles advertised i your July dthnumber, 2. Are they lolerably accurate? 3. Ls there no danger of their bursting? 4. lf T¢annot oblain one of them, where can] obtain a good, cheap, iinzzle-luading ville, aud for what? Aus. We do nol recommend the go rile, 2. Iiis the old Star carbine. 3. Take your chasces. 4, Al any reliable gun store. 5.8. 8., Goshen_In asweepstake shoot A shools 10 balls, B 9, Gc 9, aud DS. “hey don’t sieot oll, but divide the money—thwee prizes. Low is the money divided? Aus, A takes first mouey, B and c take Secoud and third. Except in lass shooting the lighest scores win; in the latter case D would take turd inoney, aud B and © divide second, \ G, 0. A., Woonsocket Ri, I.—I have a Better dog one year old, He has den sick with the distemper; has got about over 1b; looks and eats well, bot ta hardly walk, Can you tell me what to do'for him, or shail Jhuyeto kul him? Ans. Give %{ teaspuontul doses of Caswell, Hazard & Ou.’s euixir uf calasaya, von atid strycimine every four hots and feed well. E. B. B., Hudson, Ohio.—Will you please give me the amount of areca nut for a puppy seven weeks old? [have the powders, but am afraid to give them, Ans. Ii would be highly improper to use it at all, least of all with young puppies, a8 it acts by creaung & Violent Infant Mabon of the bowels; moreover, there is little likelihood that animais of that age need anything of the kind. READER, Auburn, N. ¥.—Will you please inform the sporting toe of {lis vicinity whether a woodeock cau be scared to death or nol? he other day while oot shooting with a friend who put ap & cock and fired abit aud the bird fell dead. Upon 4 careful cxatiimation we could not dind g@ mark on it although we plucked every feather from ite The bird, Was it good condition and an old oe, Aus. The bird was Killed by the « wind? of the shot probably. AbrRonDacKs, U.S. Treasury, New York.—i, Is the trout fishing in jheAdironducks Lakes good at present time? 2, What lakes: would you recommend as the best water for the above lishing? 3. Which is the best way of getting there? 4, Wat is the charge per day for }oard, and how much for guide? 5. Whatis the expense of getting tured 6. Dv the trout take the fly at present? Ans. 1. Ves, 2. Dhere “ue plenty of good lakes; we have not space to daseribe the different points or modes of getting there, 4, 'Phe average per day 18 $2 for boar” and #3 for guides. 5. The expense varies with the region you Pi ’ rewoenien 6, Yes Matuning that has a great many black bass. In a dog ? months, Ans, The word mange covers ‘a multitude of sins,” being applicd indiscriminately to some forty or fifty diseases of the skin to which dogs are liable. in the note at the head of the Kennel column, and we will prescribe. shoot close at say 40 yards, FOREST ‘AN yet D.\STREAM. 0. H. M., Greenpoint, N. ¥.—The information you desite recarding dogs willbe tound in Hallock’s “Sportsman's Gazetteers’ Price $3, for sale at this office, 2. Oh, ask the young lady for her company by ull means, and cut the other fellow oul, if you are able. A.M. C,, Detroit, Mich.—The new dog-tax lay of Michigan provides fora tax Of $1 on cach male dog oyer six months old, and $3 on each fermale dog, No action under tie law can be taken this year, however, as it has no force until the Yist of Angust, and as it requires the asses- Sors of every township to make out a list of dogs for taxation on or he- fore May 15 of each year, GEo. McO., New York.—A panty of four gentlemen desire to go up in Pike County, Pa., in September, to camp out; would like to locate near some luke, where we can have hunting and fishing, Can you ad- vise us where (0 0? Ans. Write to d. A. Williamson, Lackawaxen, Pike County, Pa., and he will pick out a camping ground for you. ‘The “Sportsman's Gazetteer” will give you all other information, SCALES, Niantic, Conn.—Can you inform me if a law has been passed in this State, prohibiting the catching of trout for ihe next three years? Thaye been informed that such is the case. Is there any law regula- ting the setting of nets along the harbors? If not, there certainly ought to be, for the fishing is almost spoiled by them, Ans, The law you mention refers to ‘salmon or grilse, or fry thereof.” Brook trout muy be taken from the 165th of April to the Ist of July only. 2, We regret to say there is not, A. W. 'T., Orangeville, Ohio.—We have a small stream here called Py- Can seé bushels of them wien the water is low. Huve tried ever since the first of July to take some of them with minnows, artificial nies, soft shell crabs, also with red flannel affer night, but in vain. atuedi¢ine for them you will convey 4 great favor upon your humble servant. They al fail, If you can preseribe Ans. Try the Dobson balt. D. &. C,, North Bast, Pa,—What is your opifiion as to the profitable- ness of herding in Western Texas with » moderate capital of say $9,000 to $10,000, a8 compared with the same amount of capital invested in say ordinary farming in Tilinois or Kansas? Ans. The money prop- erly invested in cattle should return a good dividend, asit should also invested in a good farm in Kansas, “ barvin’” the grasshoppers. Many in both Texas and Kansas herd cattle, as well as carry on farming. Rex, Washinglon, D. C.—Will you please give me a receipt for mange Lhayea very fine pointer that has had it for about seven Describe symptoms, appearances, etc., as given i. P, E., Cincinnati.—I have a pointer dog which T keep in the city; he necessarily becomes yery dirty from the soot which collects on him desire to ask youifit would do him any harm to haye him washed once or twice a week ? what kind of soap would you recommend, also warm or cold water? Ans. Tf you think it would not do him any damage Wash him by all means; if every day all the better, using tepid water and Castile soap. Give him a race after drying him well with a cloth, SHELDRAKE, Lynn.—l. Can a muzzle-loading gun be bored so as to 2, Jf bored willit not wanta larger wad than before? 3. Wouldit reduce the strength of the barrels? 4. Where isa good place in Boston to have it done, and what would you estimate the cost? Ans, 1. Yes, 2. Yes, slightly. 3. Necessarily it would some- What. 4. Wim. RK. Schaelfer, 61 Elin St., or Win. Read & Sons, 13 Fan- ueil Hall Square. D., Bullalo, WN, Y.—A, B, Cand D get up a shoot at birds each, class shooting ; $1 entrance; five per cent. to first, thirty per cent. to second, twenty per cent. to third, A, Band C each kill four; D kills one. A, B and shoot off at three cach; A and Bkill three; C killstwo. Aand B shoot off again, WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) ~ The “ Oriental” powder is equal to any made: no 6xpense is spared to make the best, y. : - BRANCH OFFICES, J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. ¥ Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St, Chicago, Til. C. J. Chapin, Agent, 218 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo. * Agencies in the principal cities in the United States, Laflin & Rand Powder€o. Ne. 26 MURRAY ST,, N. Y.,; Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers of Orange Lightning Powder. No, 1107, strongest and Cleanest made, in sealed 1 lb. cani-ters. Higher numbers specially are recom- mended for breech-loading guns. Orange Bucking Powder, For water-fowl, §streng and clean. No. 1 to 5 in metal kegs, 64% lbs, cach, and canisters of 1 and 5 lbs, each, 4 Orange Rifle Powder. ‘he best for rifles and all ordinary purposes. sizes, FG, FFG and /PFG, thelast being the finest, Packed in wood and metal kegs of 25 1bs., 124¢ Ibs. and 64¢ Ibs., and in canisiers of 1 Jt. and 1% Ib. All of the wbave give high velucities and less resicvuum 1hai any other brands made, and-are re- commended and used by Capt. A, H. BOGARDUS, the “Champion Wing Shot of the World.” BLASTING POWDER and ELECTRICAL BLAST- ING APPARATUS. MI ITARY POWDER of a]] kinds ou hand and mide to order. Safety Fuse, Frictional and Platinum S'ises, Pamphlets, showing sizes of the grain by wood ent, sent free on application tio the ubove address. THE HAZARD POWDER CoO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hazard’s ** Hiectric Powder.” Nos, 1 (fine) to 6 (coaree). Unsurpassed in point of sirength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis- ters of 1 1b. only. Mazgardis “American Sporting. Nos. i (fine) to 3 (coarse). In 1 1b. canisters and 634 lb. kegs. A fine grain, gnick and clean, for upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shote guns. Wazard’s “Duck Shooting,” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse), Ini and 5 lb. canisters and 634 and 123g Ib. kegs. Burus slowly and very clein, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration, Yor field, forest or water ehooting, it ranks any other brand, and it is cqually serviceable for muzzle orbreech-loaders. — Hazards **ientucky Rifle.” FPFFG, FFG, and “Sea Shooting”? PG, in kegs of 25, 1236 and 634 lbs, and cans of 5lbs.. FFFG is also packed in iand 3¢ 1b, canisters. Burns strong and nwoist. The FFFG and FFG are fayorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the ‘Sea Shooting” F@ is the standard Rife powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR HXPORT, OF ANY REQUIREP GRAIN OR RROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER, The aboye can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prominent city, or wholesale at our office, % : t 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. p> SWsisy New Dittmar Powder, THE CHAMPION POWDER OF ‘TITEK WORLD faFor all olf-hand shooting at short and long ranges, Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on “wecouut of little recoil aud report. Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke. Un- equalled for rapid firing, as it does not foul and heat up the barrel as black powder. Great accuracy, penetration and good pattern. Safer than black powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Nzeponsrr, Mass. NEw Yor«K, July 10, 1877, HpITOR FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN: Please say, for the information of some of my friends who may be misled by current statements, that lam still on the same powder for all out-door shooting, which I haye used for several years past, never having rislced the use of the nitrated powders except when shooting in a confined space in-doors, when the smoke from any regular powder would producé a smell rather offensive to some people, and cause somewhat greater obstruction to vision, Carr, A. H, BoGARDTS, | Champion Wing Shot of tie World, glublications, Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MENING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDBR, SPORTING RRANDS—BHureka, Continental, ** Border Iifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, 0.8. Standard. The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the oflice, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- ington, Cornhill and Prattle street, Boston, Mass- dylf Hishing Gaghtle, Conroy, Bissett & Malleson 65 Fulton Street, New York, Factory—l'oot South sth Street, Brooklyn, E. D, Six Strip Hexagonal Split BAMBOO RODS. ENAMEL ALL PRESERVED ON \ THE OUTSIDE. QUALITY GUARANTEED. The annexed list will show the reductions we lave made. We quote = Of Every Description. HAVANA AND RIO JANEIRO. 48 Iifiaiden Lane N., Y. || SUCCESSORS TO ANDREW CLARK & CO, Tackle FINE GOCDS FOR SPORTSMEN A SPECIALTY. 7 a g Fishing NEW YORK, LONDON, REDDITCH, Send for Price List to Boa 1,294, SEiLNNERSS ew Fluted Bait. ~- |ABBEY 2IMBRIE,| Form- erly. Now. Fly Rods, 6 strips, 2 OOS oe re tact $40 $26 Fly Rods, 6 Strip, 8 | el ONO ig Bs 95. ., The best bait.used for Bass and Pickerel Fishing Black Bass Rods. 6 Bass size, 75 cents; Pickerel size, $1 each. by mail Strip. 2 Pips ‘ 50 30 post-paid, on receipt of price. Hagle Claw, for catch- Binok Bass Rods, 6 ing Fish and Game, samples by mail, $5 and 75 cents. Strip, 2 Tips and Send stamp for illustrated price list of Fishing Tackle Duplicate Joint... 65 4o | 84d Sporting Goods, almon rods, 6 Strip, >) (patie teaketeaten a FSO 50 FISH & SIMPSON, © 4 a 7 4 These Rods are, in ali their parts, WHOLLY MADE LSS Seay eS BY HAND. Positively no machinery is used in any part of their construction, f=" SEND FOR CIRCULAR, We have but one grade of these Kods—the best in the market. McBride Flies. MEDAL AND DIPLOMA FROM INTER- NATIONAL EXHIBITION, PA., 1876, DECREED FOR ** EXCEEDINGLY NEAT WORK WITH PHILADELPHIA © o Fishing Tackle House, SRE Ran Sea ear OOP A fine assortment of FLIES tor Trout, Salmon and Pep Bass constantly on hand. Also Casting Lines. Flies tia MZ S carefully selected for the different seasons and = waters. Ce ee Goods promptly made to order frem any pattern = desired. Address La Miss Sara J. McBride, Mumford, Monroe County, N. Y. W. HOLBERTON, Sole Ageut for New York City. 503 COMMERCE STREET, PHILA. Manufacturers of FINE FISHING TACKLE A Specialty of the Celebrated Green Heart Wood for Ainateur Rod Makers, Rod Mountings in Sets for T5¢. fo $6 75. RODS, REELS, Ero, REPAIRED. Shipley’s Self-lMooking Elastic Smells, ‘catch every fish that bites.” Send for sample. 2 SUE MEET Nee ta = For Trout on gut, 10c, each, 75, per Be, $1 ‘ ( Ll @ t 4 yf For Bass on double gut, 12¢. each, $1 per doz. x fe ot J bs - Highest premium at Centennial, 1876,and Franklin | TOE NATURAL FOOD tor BLACK BASS. Institute, 1874, T have, after careful study, at last found a. bait that excels all others tortaking black bass. Sample by Tuail, 7c. The aoove Cut represeiits the bait J. F. Marsters, Manufacturer, 125 Nassau Street, New York, Send for Catalogue of Sporting Goods, Jy The perfect revolving NEW TROLLING SPOON. The bestin the world. Ifnot to be tound at your fishing tackle stores, these spoons wili he forwarded by the manufacturer by mail. Price, $1 each. JUHN H. MANN, Syracuse, New York. je28 tf tt — B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse and Aquarium Cement, and dealer in Fish Food, Gold Wish, Water Plauts, Wish Globes, and aquaria stock of all deserip- tious. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Ilouses, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail. Nos. 113 to 18 COLLEGH PLACE, Near Murray st. New York, N. Y. DINCEE, SCRIBNER, Manufactitrer of Salmon and Tront Rods, Salmon and Trout Flies Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gafis, ete. Best Greenheart Rods at $9, #11 and $13 each. Waterloo Street, St. Jolins, N. i. COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE, | 17126m J, B. CROOK & CO., HISHING DLACKLE» 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reductions. Greenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Vishing, $15 to $30, Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12. Everything else in proportion, Goods sent C. O. D to all parts of the United States and Canadas. H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Trout Rods, full mounted, $20, formerly $50; other rods in proportion. Every Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounted with my * patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against imper- fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, asmay be desired, Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO ORDER. Lwas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. CARD. Dr. Fowler's Celebrated Six Strip Bam- hoo Fly-Rods. Improved and finished without cutting away the enamel, The strongest and handsomest rods In the world, Private orders solicited for all kinds of fine tackle. Rods sent per express on approval. Send for circular, A, H, FOWLER, Ithaca, N.Y. Publications. BINDERS. Get your fine books bound. Art Journal bound uniform te London publishers’ style. Pictaresque America, Att Treasury of Germany and England Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, all illustrated works, music and magazines in the best styles und lowest prices ; done intwo or three days if required, EH. WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. New Game Laws Of the State of New York. dust published in neat pamphlet form, the Game Laws of the State of New York, a8 amended by the last session of the Legislature. Price, single four copies, 50 cents. 15 cents; EDITOR OF “FOREST AND STREAM 3" AUTHOR OF THE NOW READY, THE Sportsman’s Gazetteer AND GENERAL GUIDE. WITH WAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, 9300 pp., Price, $3. BY CHARLES HALLOCK, “FISHING TOURIST,” “CAMP LIFE IN PLOKIDA,” ETC, NEW YORK; “FOREST and STREAM” PUBLISHING COMPANY,, The book is 2 complete manual for sportsmen : _ it gives every sportsmanlike method for Gaptur= ing every known game animal, bird and tish in North America. It designates the proper charges for guns for ench . Kind of game, the various kinds of decoys and blinds, and baits and tackle for the fish, It gives over 4,000 localities where rame and fish may be found, specifies the game found in each lecality, the hotel avcommodation, and the best route to get there. (The preparation of this Directory Was in itself & work of great magnitude ) _ it gives the sci-ntific name and specitic tharacter- istics of each species it describes, with the habitat and breeding Season of eaeh—a most valuable con- tribution to science, Tt describes 297 varieties of edible fish alone, that tay be taken with the hook; 80 varieties of ducks, 50 varieties of snipe or waders, aud the difereup methods of shooting each. Its instructions for capturing large game are very mioute, and the chapters on woodcralt, outtinting: aud camping have been pronounced by ‘Hl Cazador,” of Los Angeles, California, to be simply complete. Every kind of dog used for sport is designated, and his points for bench judgments fully given, The chapters relating to selection, breeding, rearing, breaking, care and diseases, Comprise a seventh part ofthe volume, There are 71 prescriptions and recipes given under the revision of the best modern canine therapentists. It isin itself the most concise, accurate, instruc five, Sensible and comprehensive work ever written) upon the dog and his diseases. Any physician cat administer the prescriptions with perfect confidence: in their safety and efficacy, “ It contains very nseful recipes and remedies for wonnds, biles, poisons, illness, and emergencies of all kinds ; for cleaning, repaiting, and preserving, every implement used for sport; for selection and use of every kind of boat emjloyed by sportainen in a reference list of several hundred books im request: by SEGHAINCL: and a directory where to buy outfitting, goods, It instructs in taxidermy, and tells how to preserve: and mount specimens of animals, birds and fish. Sportsyen’s Goads, BOUDREN'S PATENT COMBINATION Jack, Dash and Fishing LAMP, Yor NIGHT HUNTING Deer and other animals, SPRARING FISH. Indispensable un any Boating, Yachting or Camping Trip. Not affected by Wind, Ratn or Jolting. ‘Burns kerosene- safely without nn chimney. Throws & powerful lieht 200 feet ahead. Asa DASH LAMP* for CARRIAGES it has no: equal, Fits on any shaped dash or on any vehicle, PRICE, C. 0. D., with privilege of examination. WHITE WP COMPANY, BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Gale's Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beac Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used; are eight feet high, seven feet square at bottom, will lodge four persons; can be set up or taken flown and packed in five minutes, Thaking bundle four feet long, f twenty-five pounds : weight. ‘The pole in two parts, issjoined together by & brass tnbe, They are wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and are the handiest and cheapest tents extant, Samples of rouds and pe list sent free, ahd the tent sent oe receipt; of price,jor C. 0. D. Prices from $16 to GALE & CO., Boston, Mass. jyl2 tt Ag? tt Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and Trout fishing, The lightest, strongest, and jandsomest Reels ever made. Full line of FISHING TACKLE always on hand, jor Send for circular and price list, C) 7 : copies, Sent postage paid on receipt of price, by CHAS. SUYDAM, Pourtisnmr, 149 CHAMBERS S@., New York City, or this office, dyle at PLO. bOX Ihe, | augigat el HENRY C. SQUIRES, No. 1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIRD DOOR FROM BROADWAY, AGENT FOR THE Celebrated Prize Guns W. W. CREENER. There guns have been winners in eyery trial during the last three SEAR, competing with all she first- class makers in England, The ahcoting of every gun is guaranteed, and prices as low as consistent with good work. Gunes built to exact order of sportsmen, 1 keep the best selected stock of guna by all the other makers to be found in this city, inetndieis Scott, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox, arshall’s new Glass Ball Trap, $5; three traps, $12. English chilled shot, all sizes and in any qnantities, ent for Dittmar powder. Complete outfits for hunting and camping. Best Breech-Loader ever offered in the United States for $35; Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Suits, and Camp Lounge Company. STODDARD’S CARTRIDGE LOADING IMPLEME COMBINING SEVEN DIFFERENT TOOLS, Cap Expeller, Recapper, Loader and Tube, Creaser, Cutter Crimper and Shell Extractor. NwWo. 189 NOW READY. Perfo n ‘rf all the operations possible in the manipulation of Paper or Meta €lis ici Pree ch-Loaders, Length, 44 inches. Nickel Plated. Weight 10 onnees, All the operations are perfeet, and suitable for any shell. ||AWARDED BOTH MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AT CENT EXHIBIFION FPRICE, BS, Circulars sent on application. Send postal order or check to C. J, STODDARD & CO., Lock-Box 192, Washington, D. C. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE, 1876, presented by Mr. Purdy, beating oj) best Loadon mukere- "sInZ 200 Wnijyvaq ‘ELST SIU14y, uns) mOpuoTy so zanna, Winner of the Musuive Silver Cup in plus ultra, It combines compactness With durability, and is arranged, by a Swivel on the bed-plate, to throw a ball in any direction or at any elevation un- known to the shooter, & screen prevent- ing his seeing the direction in which the trap is eet. ‘The spring, as the cut will show, is made of a steel rod or wire, bent spirally at the point of attachment, thus receiving the concussion its entire length, and pre- D> . yenting breakage. ; | HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. i We call the attention of the fraternity to the above trap, claiming to be the ne Mi I | i WA o i il ( FOR SALE BY BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, = == SS ses A 331 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. i used every trap in market, and fin] the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, for Repanilies an Ee ea te Beeman superior to them all, and take pleasure in recommending the ‘Champion’ to sporting clubs and my friends, (Signed) IRA A. PAINE, Aug) ly CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION MEDAL AWARDED FOR STEAM = = =— = ——————— SSS FETY STEAM POWER 00 GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE BUILDING OF LAUNCHES AND THEIR MACHINERY, i wil furnish them complete in eyery eeuaula, fitted either as Swift Racers, Fast Pleasure Boats, Party 8, Fishing Boats, Ship’s Tenders, or ferry Boats, Or will supply the MACHINERY, complete, Also 0 dels, drawings and moulds to parties preferring to build their own boats, SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR. . z v. Y.SA 1 | ding Pocket Mosquito Bar, Ost in, Yachting Suits enious device for campers, tourisis and . CAN be used af home or abroad, and will lifetime. It wéighs less ‘than a pound, and no ble to carry. Cun be put up or taken down in &tMinute, No camping outtit complete without Very one warranted. All complete, with net, Sent on receipt of price. Address AAS COWING, Watkins, N.Y, U. 8. NAVY STANDARD BLUE ' PLANNEL. 4 Shirts, $3.50; Pants ¢ 2.50; Ca iS Write for descript! ae ve catalogue. GEO, C. HENNING, Washinston City, REO” Une an Aiavryh 4 ns EST AND STREAM. yr,| THE UNITE 7 MANUFACTURER OF FINE FISHING TACKLE, MANCHESTER, VERMONT. VERY STRONC AND DURABLE ARTIFICIAL FLIES. Fully Equal to any Made. For Trout, $1.50 per dozen, Triple Heok Flies, $3.50 per dozen, For Basa, $2.50 to $4.50 per dozen. Any variety to order pe~ sample, Hater to Dr. J. R. ROMEY®, Keeseville, N. ¥,; Com, L. #,Beardsler, Little Falls, N. ¥. SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, MENTION “ FOREST AND STREAM." D STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments: bie a : All ind of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION, BNNIAL ; Special aitention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. Send for Lllustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agente, N. Y. City. —_ WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N.Y. City. ___ Spevtimen’s Goods | Zmnzements, he. ILMOGRE’S CUNCERT GARDEN, = THE » Florence Oil Stove, Made of Galveuized Cast Iron, Will Last a Life Time, Especially for Sportsmen and Picnic ) ria * . FOREST AND STREAM, W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. . First Prize Medal and Diploma, awarded at the Centetinial Exhibition, for excellence of workmanship and ina- terial in their Promier Quality and Taedinm oa. Their New Patent. Triplex Lover Grip Action and Com- Pensating Lump. The afserntion of Sporsinen is requested to the above hew action. 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Ostweigh what man at most hath guessed. __ While heeding his own heart alone. And midway betwixt heaven and us Stands Nature, in her fadeless grace, Still pointing to our Father’s house, His glory on her mystic face +e Pau H. HAYNE. | nm 2 A Moose Fmt in Canada. VERTAKEN by the snowstorm, Nimrod and I were O tramping our weary way homeward. We had spent he whole of the day wandering over the hills in search 5f deer sign, but had not struck the trail of any animal arger than a fox, and at Jast had given up hunting, the very dogs partaking 0 close to heel as to tread upon our snowshoes and add to our discomfort by giving us an occasional header in a snow-driit. G@ladiy we welcomed the shelter of Nimrod’s house, and re- 4ired to his ‘‘ den,” where, under a cloud of smoke of our own aising, We Sat before a roaring fire lamenting our ill success. Tn its way, Nimrod’s den was well worthy the attention of "an antiquary. Almost every quarter of the globe had con- | tributed to its adornment. Heads and antlers of the hart- | eest, wild beast, springbok, blesbok, id genus omne, as- | sagais, shields, boomerangs, etc., presented by a sporting | friend in South Africa, formed one of the principal attractions. Phese were ably supported by antlers of the moose, caribou | and deer, the product of his own prowess. Conspicuously | over the fire-place a huge moose with antediluvian horns, | pushed his head through the walland surveyed the inmates of the room with sinister eye, So perfectly had the taxidermist performed his work. But the gem of the room was undoubt- edly a pait of caribou antlers, placed immediately over the door, perfect in form and measuring nearly, if not quite, six feet from tip to tip. ' Festooned upon the walls, and yariously distributed about ‘the room were fowling-pieces, rifles, pistols, swords and weapons of the chase innumerable. Of pistols alone there | were eleven different kinds, ranging from the old blunderbuss ‘gnd saw-handle down to the modern seven-shooter ‘Tio com- | plete the picture, and make one feel perfectly at ease, there stood im one corner of the room a keg of C. & P., partly used and entirely unprotected from a spark from pipes or fire! Under the effects of the soothing pipe anda moderate guan- dum of the genial mountain dew, we were gradually thawing out and getting over our disappointment, whenjwe saw the tall form of our Indian friend Sebatis stalking across the floor. For an instant he surveyed us and our surroundings with a comprehensive glance that seemed to comprehend the situa- | tion, then appropriating a comfortable seat at the? fireside, coolly pulled out his tobacco pouch, and began to fill his pipe, and then to light it and smoke in the most provoking manner, as if he had been spending a social evening with us, and every | topic of conversation had been exhausted. As the readers of Forrest AND SrrEAm have already made the acquaintance of Sebatis (Vol. 7, p. 84) no further introduction ff necessary, ut while he is enjoying his pipe I shall avail myself of the opportunity to relate one or two anecdotes concerning him, which eyen he, with all his Indian stoicism, would jenjoy as yell asany one. Like all of his tribe he has a way of putting cart before’the horse, which renders some of his sayings bal 1 a, re ICDWw AMERICAN f our disgust, and keeping so unpleasantly . SS a SPORTSMAN’S NEW YORK, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1877. irresistibly comical. For instance: once when he and his father were out late ons fall, trapping sable mink, shooting musquash (muskrats), ete., he happened upon a river driver's camp, where after he was made welcome one of the party sail “Well, Sebatis my boy, what’s the news? ” { **Pwenty-four musquash kill’m my father last night,” re- plied the imperturbable Sebatis. During my long acquaintance with him I can on'y recall one occasion upon which he at once and completely lost his stoical self-possession; but I must add that he would have been more than mortal had he retained it under the trying circumstances in which h: was placed. It happened thus: B—, an English friend of mine, took a great fancy to Sebatis and wished to give him some token thereof at parting. Of the manifold possessions of H—, two articles were especially coveted by Sebatis. One wasacommon red clay Virginia pipe with reed stem, worth altogether about ten cents; the other, an Huglish-made pea-jacket of very stout serviceable cloth, very little the worse for wear, and worth some twenty dollars. Although I have said that each of these articles was coveted by Sebatis, it must be understood at the same time, that had he been called upon to make a choice, he would have selected the pea-jacket without a moment’s hesi- tation, and it was the bare possibility of being presented with the pipe instead of the coat, which caused him in'the most shameful manner to lose his habitual presence of mind. E— being about to return to England, Sebatis called one day to say good-bye to him. As we entered the room where Sebatis sat waiting forus, H— said ; “Oh, about giving Sebatis somethings, which do you think T had better give him, that pipe or the pea-jacket, you know he admired both of them immensely?” ‘Perhaps it would be as well to leave the choice to him,” I answered. _ “ How excessively stupid of me, of course it would. I say, Sebatis,” he exclaimed, “which would you rather have as a present, that pipe or the pea-jacket? You know you thought both of them awful jolly.” The expression which passed over Sebatis’ face was ludi- crous beyond description ; the idea that any one in their senses could for a moment hesitate as to which he would rather have, the coat or the pipe, was utterly incomprehensible to him, and in his struggle to gain‘utterancethe incoherently muttered in reply. ‘Pipe, coat, pipe!” «Qh, so you would rather have the pipe would you?” said E—. ‘Well, it’s a very jolly pipe, Sebatis; [ll go and get it for you.” Fora moment poor Sebatis seemed paralyzed with horror and disappointment. Then with a powerful effort, mastering his emotion sufficiently to regain the power of speech, he frantically gesticulated toward the doorway through which E— had just made his exit, and cried to me in the most be- secching manner : “TelPim coat, tell’im coat, quick!” T ‘told him coat,” much to the amusement of E—, and Sebatis departed the happy possessor of both pipe and coat. To resume: Fortunately for our patience, even the taci- turnity of an Indian has its limits, and just as we were on the borders of despair, the oracle spoke. «T come all way Big Lake to-day myself, everywhere find- ’em plenty sign moose ; one yard, three moose; then litile ways find’em sign old bull moose. S'pose we go hunt’em to-mor- row, I come daylight.”” At the conclusion of the sentence he took his departure without more ado. Evidently he did not seem to haye any doubts about our eagerness for the fray, as he did not wait for any reply; and a sly twinkle in his eyeas hedeparted con- vinced us that he was not unacquainted with our bad luck in deer hunting. An Indian’s power of gaining information without asking questions is truly marvelous. A couple of rifles standing in a corner of the room, and our snow-shoes bearing the traces of recent use, furnished evidence of our having been out; and the snow-white coats of the hounds without any blood stains would indicate that we had not been successful, In afew moments we were completely roused from our lethargy, cleaning rifles, drying moccasins and attending to various matters im- portant for the comfort of a well appointed hunt. Hleven TOK JOURNAL. * { Volume 9.—No. 3. No. 111 Fuilion St., N. WY. o' lock found everything packed and strapped in readiness for an early start. Nimrod was esrly astir, and roused meat day- light. At breakfast we were honored with the company of Sebatis, who made his appearance accoutred for the hunt. He was accompanied by his brother Swarsin and his nephew little Joe, a noble looking Indian of gigantic stature. Breakfast over, we found the pony atthe door, stowed with our packs and commissariat, and surrounded by the usual crowd of admirers. The hounds, our old frien“s ‘‘ Mitchiess,” ‘‘ Matagins,’” ““Meyahlip” and ‘‘ Obleekmo,” with the addition of ‘* Vic,” a recent purchase of Nimrod’s, were in high spirits. They had kept up an incessant baying since daylizht, and instinct- ively seemed to ** scent the battle from afar,” At Murdoch's camp, near McDougal Lake, we were delayed for several hours by the temporary loss of two hounds, they having strayed off into the woods. Little Joe set off in pur- suit, but did not sueceed in recovering the truants until mid- day; when, all being in order again, we strapped on our snow- shoes, and after a five-mile tramp reached our hunting-crounds, As the day was on the wane, Sebatis advised the postpone- ment of any search for the moose until the next morning, His opinion being law in cases of this kind, we devoted the after- noon to building a camp and cutting firewood. Among our provisions was a quantity of sausages, and upon their being produced in order to haye some cooked for din- ner they were the source of much amusement, The In- dians had never seen anything of the kind, and surveyed them with curious glances, then surrounded the pile and began quite an animated discussion as to what they were, fish, flesh or fowl. “What you call’em?” said Sebatis, taking hold of some links, and gradually raising them from the pile until he had a string a couple of feet long pendant from his hand; ‘‘litile Toe he say g——s, Injuns he don’t eat’em.” Tt required some address to disabuse little Joe of his idea. We desired Sebatis to cook some of them, and asthe savory odor saluted their olfactories they began to change their opinion and, after tasting them, were enthusiastic in their praise, and ever after as long as a sausage remained in the locker, Sebatis acting as cook, inquired: “Well, what cook now, s’pose sausages ?” At day break we were off in gay spirits to beat up the quar ters of the moose. The snow-shoeing was as bad as {could be—a light fall of snow ona very slippery crust, in most places sirongs enough to bear one’s weight. It would not have been easy to decide which was the most difficult, going up hill or com’ng down; but the latter, I think, was entitled to the palm. ; We were standing upon the crest of a high hill, andit was necessary that we should descend to the valley with little noise, or without any if possible, as wejfeared to alarm the moose before we were ready for them. The approved plan for going down hill upon an icy crust is to squat down upon one’s snow-shoes, place the rifle (butt end foremost) under the leftarm, leaving, the right free to fend off— and away you go. If there were nol obstacle the way, it would be comparatively easy; but to steer. past tree trunks and other minor objects at the rate of ten miles an hour, without knocking one’s brains out, isa feat, ‘equiring muc skill. Nimrod led the way gallantly- followed, and by some means passed him. All went merrily until “half way down, I collided with a tree and fell over backward. Nimrod ran into me, pitched over on his face, and rose,iwith the blood streaming from his nose. A noise like distant thunder an- nounced the approach of little Joe. In yain we shook our fists at him—to stop was impossible; so we, made frantic ef- forts and scrambled out of his way, and he passed like an ava- lanche. Nimrod and I tried it again, and arrived at the foot of the hill without any further mishap. “{Sebatis had got down quietly, and was justly indignant at our want of skill, ‘You mak’em too much noise!” hesaid'severely. ‘‘Scar’em moose; no use try hunt’em now.” We managed to pacify him, promised better fashions and resumed our march. Just.as we were beginning the ascent of another hill aircls the at ee trail of some large animal. a *¢ Moose he mak’em,” whispered Sebatis; ‘‘ by’em- find’em yard.” 5 Pee Presently the trail was joined by another, and a litile fur- ther on it bore the appearance of a well+rodden path, branch- ing off in all directions and leading one to suppose that he had suddenly come upon a cattle yard im the depths of the forest. * Moose yard now,” said Sebatis ina low tone. ‘‘I tak’em hhoun’s, go ahead; you fix’em rifle, everything, by’em-by morse come,” “Don't you think we had better separate?” said Nimrod. *«Sebatis, post the others in good places, then you go around to the other end of the yard. IT1l take the hounds in on this trail.” “Very well,” replied Sehatis ina tone of quict sarcasm. **T sit on log; you tak’em houn’s, make plenty noise, slide down hill snow-shoes, scar’eni moose pretty bad, then we all go camp get supper.” , Although Sebatis and Nimrod were excellent friends, they occasionally had these little differences, owing to Nimrod’s de- sire to assume a prominent place in the hunt. On this occa- sion | sided with Sebatis, got him im good humor, and he started off with fhe hounds as he first proposed. We then took our position on the outskirts of the moose yard. Presently the baying of the hounds, desultory at first but soon gaining volume, assured us that the moose had started. With nerves at their utmost tensien, we stood in momentary expectation of seeirg a moose break cover. But soon, the cry of the hounds growing fainter, we learned that the quarry had taken some other direction. : “Moose gone right cross country!” exclaimed Sebatis as he came up on therun. ‘Only chance now, cut’em off.” ‘* Swarsin, you and little Doc watch'em yard ; may be two, three moose there,” he continued. ‘‘ Me, other two men go big lake.” And off started Sebatis, Nimrod and I, and a right jolly time we had of it; now toiling up a steep ascent, assisting ourselyes as best we could by twig or branch, sometimes miss- ing our hold and siiding half way down the hill and, by way of variety, getting a fall on the hard crust. Encouraged by the baying of the hounds, on we hurried, charging windfalls which, on other occasions, would haye appeared insurmount- able to snow-shoes. ‘Big lake, now,” remarked Sebatis. ‘' Moose he don’t lik’em ice—slip, slip all time. S/pose he go on lake, sartin houn’s ketch’em,” We could now hear the hounds barking furiously, and we judged that they had the moose at bay, which proved to be the fact. About half way across the lake a large cow moose stood at bay, surrounded by the hounds, not one of which had the pluck to go inin the face of the determined front she pre- sented to all assailants, Matters had evidently reached a dead lock when we'appeared upon the scene of action. The mo- ment the moose attempted to move on the hounds closed in and, attacking her savagely, she was compelled to turn and show front, which on the slippery ice was no easy matter, and she was well aware ot the fact that if she went down it was all over with her. **T go help’em houn’s,” said Sebatis, slipping quickly out of his snow-shoes. He was off like an arrow, and before Nimrod and I could get out of our snow-shoes he had covered half the distance be- (ween ourselyes and where the scrimmage was going on be- tween the hounds and moose. As soon as the moose caught sight of him she broke away fromthe hounds, and dashed forward to meet the new and more dangerous foe. Tt was a moment of peril to Sebatis, as neither Nimrod nor I could aid him, the direction taken by the moose keeping the former in range and preventing our firings. Sebatis was an old hand at the business, and took the mat- ter coolly; dropping on one knee, he brought up his tifle, waited until the moose was within twenty yards of him, then fired. Foran instant the moose faltered and toftered as if she would go down, then, gathering streneth, made a desper- ate charge. It was her last effort, for on reaching Sebatis, her ability to injure him was gone; she, however, managed to carry him down with her as she fell. The dogs now rushed in, and over they rolled, slipped, slid and strugeled on the ice—Indian, dogs and moose all mixed up tozether. Sebatis tried his best to beat off the hounds, who, determined not to be driyen olf, were tearing away at the dying moose. Nimrod and I now joined in the fray, and drove off the hounds, much to the relief of Sebatis. ‘The latter presented a most deplorable appearance, his face and hands smeared with blood, and his clothing hanging in shreds. Loud were his de- nunciations of the hounds. ‘‘ Me no lik’em houn’s,” he said in a tone of disgust, *thoun’'s great fool, he bit’em moose, bit’em Injun all same.” He then skinned and quartered the moose, and with our as- sistance dragged the meat to the shore, where we hurned it irto ‘he scow. It was now about 3 Pp. a., and our camp being some two hours distant, we decided to return to it, and defer starting the bull moose until the next day. On our way back we paes- ed the moose yard, but did not see anything of Swarsin and Tittle Joe. ; a “Two Injun tracks go that way,” said Sebatis, pointing foward a ravine, Atwer studying the country for afew moments, he continued: ‘© Sartin one moose go that way, Injuns he chase ‘em that one.” ‘Where do you suppose the bull moose is,” said Nimrod, ‘you know he started out of the yard with the others ?” **7 guess he smok’em pipe somewheres,” replied Sebatis, ironically. ‘‘ Bull moose like’m pipe pretty well.” Dreading a resumption of hostilities between these two in- veterate sharpshooters, I hurried them off on the return march to the camp. As we tramped along, an old cock grouse fluttered up out of the snow and alighted on a tree nearby. Sebatis blazed away at him, but to his intense chagrin, made a clean miss. «Your gun is crooked,” observed Nimrod, as he knocked the grouse over. : ‘“Yes, L know,” assented Sebatis, I have’m made crooked, purpose shoot’em moose round tree; very good gun shoot’em moose, very bad gun shoot’em partridge,” Then raising his head and listening attentively, he said; ‘¢ Pwo Injuns come,” Presently we heard the sound of approaching snow-shoes, and were joined by Swarsin and the redoubtable little Joe. They were carrying the quarters of a small-sized moose, “Aha, boys,” exclaimed Nimrod, ‘so you’ye killed a moose.” c “' Wo,” replied Swarsin, ‘* whiteman kill'em.” t‘ How was that?” pursued Nimrod. “We wiit’em long time moose yard by’em’by tired, then we go hunt’em somewhere, find’em trail young moose, hunt’em long ways. By’em’by come on lake see’em white man stand big hole on brook-—-moose dead * We tell’em Injun chas'em—Injun’s moose, “He say, whiteman kill’em—while man’s moose. *“Wetellem, White man half, Injun half. ‘He sav, all rizht, you take’m half.” | ** How,” continued Nimrod, ‘‘did the white man happen to kill the moose ?”” : Always ice on brook, not strong. Moose he break in brook, lumberman camp handy, he come, knock’em moose on head, axe.” We were now within two miles of camp, where we arrived just about dark, all in good spirits with the result of our day’s hunt, We had a right royal dinner of moose steak, broiled grouse, and to which we brought the hunter's relish, an excellent ap- petite, and did ample justice thereto, and then pipes and cof- fee were the order of the day. Later we brewed a bowl of the ‘harley bree,” which served as a nightcap, then rolled our- selves in our blankets and turned in. The next morning we were all afoot bright and early. The prospects for another successful day were good; the snow- shoeing improved, and the hounds were in excellent spirits, As we expect:d to find the bull moose plucky and any amount of run in him, we prepared ourselves accordingly. Sebatis led the way toward the ground where he had marked the sign, and to our intense delight we soon found unmistak- able evidence of the moose being in our immediate vicinity. On the southern hillside, a short distance from the yard, we found trees bent over and stripped of the bark, broken bouglis, and presently, best sign of all, a fresh trail on the new fallen snow. The hounds, full of |.fe, scented the trail, threw up their heads and made the old woods echo again with their eager baying. To restrain them was impossible, so Scbatis slipped them and away they went at a gallop on the fresh scent. For an instant, fearmg a check, we listened with bated breath to their deep mouthed bayings, but still on they went louder and more furious. ‘Their eagerness seemed in- fectious, for, without any previous consultation, white men and Indians set off in a mad burst at a break-neck pace on the trail. One moment jostling each other and tumbling in the snow, then up and off again in the most reckless manner, our only care being to keep our rifles dry, Presently we were brought to astandstill by a total cess.tion of the baying of the hounds. For a moment they were at fault, but we knew that the trail was too fresh to be lost for any length of time, and that the hounds had probably strayed off on an old trail, which ccnjecture was verified in a few moments by their again giving tongue more furiously than ‘ever, Having learned that ‘‘the more haste the less speed” was especially applicable to snow-shoeing, we followed at 2 more leisurely pace, which would, however, avail us more in the Jong chase which we had in prospect, In offset to the latter, we had the assurance that the hard crust would teil more or less on the speed of the moose, as he would be badly cut thereby, and would more than likely turn at bay. “Old bull moose he run jus’ like devil,”’ said Sebatis. “Spose we don’t cut him off he go all way St. Johns River.” Not relishing the prospect of a fifty or sixty-mile run, we desired Sebatis to use all the means possible to cut him off. The latter then availing himself of his thorough knowledge of the country and the habits of the moose, led us by a short cut to the banks of the river, where, not sorry for the chance of revaining our wind, we awaited the result of Sebatis’ tactics. As more than twenty minutes had elapsed since we ccased to hear the hounds, we began to have serious misgivings as to whether we should hear them again that day. We did not give expression to our doubts for fear of offending Se batis, and it was well we did not, for presently that worthy stariled us by exclaiming : “Hark! houn’s come!” Fora moment we thought he was mistaken ; then faintly the music of their cry saluted our ears from far away over the hills. Gradually and steadily approaching the river, on they come. louder and deeper, nearer and nearer, until the whole pack, close at hand, with eager bayings cheered us on 10 action. Off we dashed at a run, along the dangerous icy mazes of the river, and suddenly came in sight of the hounds at fault. The moose had crossed the river, Cowed by the angry stream, dashing along in fretful haste through its ice-bound channels, now breaking into frozen spray over some hidden ledge of rock, then following on a black, silent stream, befween walls of shelving ice, the hounds stood ‘shivering on the brink.” As always, our brave Sebatis was equal to the occasion. Without a moment's delay, the strong and well directed blows of his ever ready axe were laid at the root of a tall fir tree, which reared its towering head close by the bank, and in al- most as little time as the telling of it takes the river was bridged and hunters and hounds safely landed on the opposite bank. The hounds picked up the trail again, and, refreshed by the temporary check, started off at a pace which promised, ere long, to overhaul the moose. Sebatis and Nimrod followed the hounds, leaving Swarsin, little Joe and I to guard the river, as there was every proba- bility of the moose returning to the water again. Fora weary hour we paced up and down the bank. of the river, amusing ourselves as best we could. Our patience being well nigh exhausted, we had quite made up our minds that Nimrod and Sehatis would have all the glory of killice the moose, and had just pulled out our pipes to have a smoke, when—joyful sound!—we heard the hounds. To pocket our pipes, slip into our snow-shoes, and prepare for action was but the work of a moment, and, quick as we were, we were not one minute too soon. Swarsin and Tran down to a bend in the river where the water was not so deep. We had not time to select a position before little Joe cried to us: ‘* Look out! moose come!” Turning round, we saw the huge animal trotting along to- ward the river, with the foam dropping from his mouth, his legs badly cut by the crust, and showing signs of being pretty badly used up. Just as he got opposite me I fired at his shoulder—evidently a hit—but he did not slacken his pacé or take any more notice of it than if he had been struck with a snowball. Swarsin headed him off, and haying a splendid chance for a shot, raised his rifle and fired. He made an excellent shot—with the “butt” of his gun, for. simultaneously with the terrific explosion, he fell oyer backward. He believed in putting in plenty of powder, and was literally ‘“‘hoist with his own petard.” Little Joe ran up at the double quick, and fired, too far back, The ball went through the moose’s neck. On dashed the moose, and I feared we might lose him, when up came the gallant hounds to the rescue. Just in time. The moose was in the river, when the hounds running at him, he turned at bay. At best the moose has not much to boast of in the way of personal beauty. In the present instance, tired out and infu- riated by his wounds, he looked a fiend incarnate, and one look at his savage, bloodshot eyes warned us that we had des- | perate work on hand for both hunters and a —— — ee — t F hounds. latter were gradually closing around the moose, but he had chosen an admirable position for defense—his rear pre ‘tected by the river, and his front very dangerous ground to Mmanceuvre on, being a mass of treacherous shell ice throuphy which the hounds were constantly breaking. I was in the act of loading, when a warning cry came from Swarsin: *‘ Look out, moose goin’ fight savage.” Sauvage indeed was his charge, scattering the hounds righ and left. With one tremendous kick poor ‘Oblecknio” Ww: knocked into a mangled mass. Another kick and Mitche hobbled past. with a broken Jeg. The rest of the hounds gave ground right and left, and on came the infuriated animal. Swarsin skillfully dodged him, little Joe sprang up a tree snow-shoes and all. I tried my best to get out of his way, but in an instant I found myself on my back in the snow with a bruised shoulder, and the moose was just turning to wreak his vengeance on mé, when, fortunately, Nimrod and Sebatis entered an appearance. Nimrod let him have it full in the chest. Sebatis blazed away at his broadside, the three remaining hounds joined in, and the moose retreated in good order to his former position, blood streaming from his mouth and nose, but apparently with any amount of fight left in im, Nimrod and Sebatis now had it.all to themselves, The tumble in the snow had rendered my rifle useless. Swarsi in bis famous first shot, had smashed his rifle, and litile Joe, having descended from the tree, was wandering about, appar- ently laboring under a temporiry aberration of mind. Nimrod, having reloaded, walked up to within fifteen yards of the moose, and was just in the act of firing, when he slipped 0x\ the treacherous shell ice and the hall passed harmlessly over the moose. It had the effect, however, of rousing his fury again, and he made a desperate charge. Poor Matagius caught it this tims, and came whimpering to me with a broken rib, I had no time to comfort him, for the moose was in the midst. of us, scattering us right and left. Sebatis coolly stood his ground, and, when the moose was a few yards distant, sent a ball crashing through his head, and down went the huge animal, much to tie relief of all parties interested, **More’n twenty yezrs,” said Sebatis, “I hunt’em moose, but I never se’em one fight so sayage. Sartin [ ’fraid he kill somebody.” The following day was devoted to getting the venison to | camp, and early next morning we started homeward, dragging our spoils behind us. PassaMaQuoppy, > HABITS OF DEER. SOME SUGGESTIONS TO HUNTERS, Now, my brave yi.uths, Strip’d for tue chase, give all your souis to joy! | Flee time to time I have noticed in your welcome sheet | accounts of deer hunting in various parts of the country, | I think I am not mistaken when T s\y that you have many readers who are unacquainted with the habits of the deer, and 4 ; 3 Perhaps 4 a few facts upon this subject may be of some interist. It has | more especially his habits as known to the hunter. been my good fortune to spend considerable time in hunting deer (Cervus virginianus), generally with hounds, but alse still-hunting, and watching the licks occasionally. Our deer ° rarely weigh over two hundred pounds; generally not oyer ° one hundred and fifty. The horns of the buck are thought by many to be a sure indication of his age, ¢. ¢., his life num bers as many years as he has pointe upon them, Extensive - observation and inquiry have led me 10 believe this an uncer- | certain sign. His first year, the buck has two small, sharp points. Heis now termed a ‘spike’ buck, In his second year the horns fork, having two points to each beam, and hence he is called a ‘‘forked-horn” buck. After the second year the horns seem to fail as an age indicator. In his third year he may have three prongs, but quite often has four or five, and after this it is impossible to be sure of the age of an un- tamed deer. Certain it is that the size of the buck does not in— crease in proportion with the size of the horns. I saw a buck with twelve points (an unusual number) and he was hardly as large as the average fomr-prong. The largest deer I ever saw had but six points. Itis known to few people that the bucks shed their horns every year, about the first week in January. It seems strange that the horns are rarely ever found in the woods, even where the deer are very abundant, Perliaps they seek some secret spot in which to deposit the horns. Im the spring the horns grow out in a soft state, and are covered over with a hairy-like skin, which is called “velvet.” The horns are very handsome when in this state, and may be preserved, when not too soft, by soaking them in lye. After the horns haye obtained their full growth, and before that time, the bucks seek the highest points they can find in their range. Here they lie about in the sun, the hot rays of which harden the horns. As their horns harden the deer rubs them continually against the trees te get the velvet ‘off. An old buck presents a queer appearance with strips of “velvet ” waving around his hed as he dashes along before the hounds. The horns are quite hard by October. Deer are most abundant, wherever food is plentiful; like the wild turkey, they follow the mast. When acorns are plenti ful the deer live on them most of the winter. Musses, roots, leaves and berries form a good part of their food. In the suinmer they feed mostly on grass whenever they can find + srazing ground. When there comesa desp snow in winter, covering almost everything which might serye for food, the deer feed upon laurel leaves, about the only thing green above ground. They are thought to be the ouly animal to which laurel is not poison. Hunters attribute this to the fact that deer have no gall. The meet of a deer which has lived upon laurel for any length of time ispoisonous to man and dog; though I have never known it to be fatal in its effects. During the rutting season the bucks get very bold, and their fierce contests for- supremacy often terminate in death. The skeletons of two deer, the horns being interlocked, are not infrequently found by hunters, while the sppearance of the battle ground bears testimony of a savage struggle. Af this season the neck of the buck is swollen to a thickness out of all proportion. Strange as it may seem, the spike buck is invariably the victor in his contests with old deer; his sharp, straight horns being much more effective than the large, branching horns of an old buck. When the moon becomes full in No- vember, say old hunters, the rutting season is at its height, and the does are being chased mercil:ssly through the range by their ungallant pursuers. ‘The still-hanter takes adyant of this strange piece of nature by watching the crossings. age The deer have their regitlar crossings when chasing each — other just the same as when they are being chased by hounds, The still-hunter takes his station at some crossing which is . y he choose to Jot the doo rim by 1 phot. I can see but Method of deer hunting, I wish him joy of it. little sport In tramping through the mountains, over sticks and stones, from morning until night, And yet a man who understands still-hunting will killa great many deer during the Winter. When there is snow on the ground is the best time to still-huont. ‘The deer are not so-apt to travel far, and can be easily tracked, Lick-watching is the least exciting of all the ways in which the deer is hunted. Dry licks (where the deer go to lick the ground Tor salt) are of two kinds--natural and artificial. ‘he former is some piece of ground where the deer have pawed down to a clay surface. The latter is made by digging a hole in the ground about a foot in depth, and then filling it with alternate layers of dirt and salt, packed in tight. The deer soon finds the piace, and will use it. The fact is, a deer will use any place where there is salt, us cattle lots, etc. T went one day with a gentleman to salt some cattle he had on a mountain farm. He told me that the deer which ranged in the woods adjacent knew as well when he called his cattle for salt as the cattle themselves did. ‘The cattle were called, and we went on to the next field. Returning in a short while, L saw an old doe quietly licking the salt in among’ the cattle. Dry licks are used most at night, a short time after dark. The usual drinking-places of deer are not properly licks, but we haye water licks. Wherever deer can find sulphur water they use it in preference to any other. All the most fanious licks I have ever known or heard of belonged to this elass. The deer not only drink the water, but will stand for a long time with their mouths thrust into it, sucking it up and ihen letting it run outagain. The watcher must bave a blind. Its distance from the lick depends on circumstances, though it should always be close to the lick if it is to be watched after dark. The best time to watch a water lick is a few hours before sundown during the hot days of July and August. Just aftera shower of rain is a good time for either a wel or dry lick. Deer are extremely cautious about coming into a lick. They generally circle around, winding for danger. ft yemember an old buck which circled around a lick I was | watching for several hours. JI could hear a stick crack now and then, but couldn’t make ont tha game. At last an old negro guide, who was in the blind with me, exclaimed in an undertone, ‘‘Good God! yonder’s an old buck big as a mule.” Upon looking up I saw a sleek old buck standing high up on au adjacent ridse, He was tossing his kead up and down, suufiing the air, I knew he had scented us, and in an instant he was off, leaving us nothing but the recollection of ‘his shrill snort. When alarmed the deer snorts in a peculiar way, making a noise similar to that made by little boys placing their hands together and whistling through their thumbs. Deer quit using licks upon very little cause, as if a limb of some tree close by be bent down or broken, or a few grains of powder be scattered close by. Once spoiled, itis a long time before a lick will be used again. For genuine sport, hunting deer with hounds is the best way of all. By October the weather is cool enough for the hounds and hunter alike, but the season may begin earlier. The ‘Starter should be on the hunting ground at an early hour, especially in dry weather; if the dogs are let go at daylight so much the better. Once in the proper place he lets go his dogs. They know well what they are to do, and are soon circling for a trail. “Tf some staunch hound, with his authentic voice, Ayow the recent trail, the jostling tribe Attend his call, then with one mutual cry The welcome news confirm, and echoing hills Repeat the pleasing tale.” Some hounds can wind the game, while others stick to the ivack, bet in running and trailing the best dog to start deer that | have ever seen was a bol)-tailed terrier. He seamed to wind them farther off than a hound could. Young dogs in- variably depend on the old ones in an emergency, Indeed I haye seen a whole pack stand around watching an old deer dog, and waiting for him to ery off. - An old déer hound rarely takes the back track. It surely is not altozether instinct, for only old dogs can be depended upon to take the right end of a cold track, and the more they have hunted the better they seem to know. A good hound can run a very old trail, I have seen a trail at least a day old carried along ata pretty good pace. The starter, if he be _experi- enced, can generally tell what kind of a deerisup. Ifit bea gmall deer, or & doe and fawn, the running will be done in cir- cles for some time. If a large or fat deer, the course will be straight for water; especially if it be some distance from the starting ground. A large deer seldom does any up-hill run- ning, and if he be pursued closely he is sure to stick to down grades, Of awet day deer will keep inthe woods a long time, for the water from the brush keeps them cool. The stand in the woods is generally situated upon some leading ridge, for deer always follow the ridges, seldom running across them. A good shot gun (and it is arare one that will shoot buckshot well) is the best weapon for a stand in the brush, The watcher needs only tostand pertectly still ; no matterif the deer does see him, it will not change its course unless it is very close to him. If the dogs are not very close if is an easy mat- ter to stop the deer by a bleat, or any word spoken quickly, but the shot must follow the bleat, for the deer will not tarry Jong. Unless shot ina vital spot a deer will travel a long ways with a bullet or load of buckshot in him. I have seen them shot through and through the body with a whole load of buckshot. bleeding at every step, and yet they would trayel for miles. If shot in the body it must be close behind the shoulder to be fatal. If the unter sees the deer slap his tail ‘‘hard down” and run with redoubled speed, he may besure he has struck it somewhere. If it leave the ridge and make for a hollow it must be badly wounded. The river and lake afford ‘ ‘the best places for watching. r ss _ Justas deer have certain ground they run over when chased, ‘ have they certain points uh which they take to water. Upon — ———— —————— reaching water the deer wades in Slory, stops ta drink a ‘| course this isnot the case when the dogs are close behind. The beautiful bright eye of this animal does not seem to be of mnuch service in detecting enemies, at least its enemies among mankind, If the watcher be perfectly motionless he will not Let him but move I have known of deer jumping almost over watchers without seeming to be Twas onee watching, with several looks around for the most inviting chance of escape. bé discovered by the fleeing game. though—almost a wink will betray him. aware of their presence. others, ah thé edge of a river, We were all seated on one log, | with nothing between us and the river except a fire, which | watchers may always be allowed in winter. seated very long before we heard the hounds coming over the mountain, and presently an old doe jumped into the water op- posite us. Tsupposed she would detect us at once,for there was nothing: whatever to prevent her—nothing between us but the water. “She never turned an inch from her course, but came directly toward us as though she intended walking over fire and all. When she had come to within a few steps of us T involuntarily let my hand fall to its place on the gun. barrel, and that instant she was off like a flash; not fast enough, however, for the bullet. Deer frequently seek safety by swimming down stream for along distance. They will often sink themselves along the bank, where there is overhanging brush, with nothing: but the nose above water. Such tactics put the hounds to as strong test. Some hounds seem to follow the water trail with as much ease asthey would a land trail. Jremember one in par- ticular, said to have followed a deer in this manner for a mile! swimming over the same course the deer had gone an hour be- fore. A strange-phenomenon is this: A deer when killed in winter will float like a cork, whereas in summer if would sink. Old hunters maintain that the deer, in choosing his course of flight, will bear up stream in summer, down stream in winter. My observation has led me to believe this to be 2 mistake. Who would seck real sport must follow the hounds and hear SYCAMORE. ++ — Hor Forest and Stream, and Rod and Gun, WAS IT A WATERSPOUT? W°* were sinking a shaft on the Old Guard lode, Tom and I, The claim lay on the south slope of Silver Slope. Our windlass was set just at the head of Belmont canyon, and about one hundred feet above the level of its highest wash. ‘The view from the mouth of our shaft em- braced the Belmont Mountain on the west and southwest, the canyon due south, and to the cast and south an almost end- less vista of short canyons, broken peaks and rocky hills, stretching out past Coso toward the Panamint Mountains. About three miles from its head, in the Flat, the canyon forked, one prong going almost due west, the other obliquing southeast. ‘The fork was caused by a range of red hills run- ning nearly due north and south, and headed by a rugged peal abutting on the canyon, forcing its division into the forks before mentioned, and opposing an impassable barrier to its direct progress. Im fact, any one could see at a glance that that hill was bhiffing the canyon. One hof summer af- ternoon I was lazily gadding out rock at the bottom of the hole, then about seventeen feet deep. A rope hung down the shaft with a hitch on the windlass, so a fellow could shin up in case of Indians making it too hot for the windlass man to haul him out of the hole. I heard a curious muttering, muf- fied, rumbling sound, and Tom, poking his head around the windlass, yelled, ‘“* Harthquake!” and [ just. boomed up that rope like a lizard climbing a hot rock. 1 remember thinking that the walls of the shatt might come together and kinder bury a feller, if I didn’t hurry. But it wasn’t an earthquake. Where we were standing, and in every direction but south, the sun was shining brightly, the air clesr, and the sky free from clouds. ‘To the southward, on a prolongation of the line of the canyon, and apparently ten or fifteen miles distant, was a dense bank of cloud reaching from the hills to heayens, and seemingly a mile in width. Outof this cloud came the noises I heard—noises as of mountains falling. The centre of the cloud was black as night, the outer edges like showers of rain in veils of mist. The cloud was in rapid motion toward us, and we heard with increasing distinctness the roaring of the wind which drove it. Where we were there was’a strange and unquiet sense of stillness, a deadness, so to speak, in the air; the horrible noises of the cloud and wind seemed stranve- ly out of place as they hurried to us through the intervening strata of dead air. We were afraid, and wanted to run, but where? The cloud was moving with such speed that there was no time for flight. Hardly a minute had elapsed since I left the shaft, and the cloud, then so distant, swept up and enveloped the red hill in the forks of the canyon. There were no longer noises in waves; we stood walied in by sound —sound had seized on space, was shutting out air, and palmg the sunlight. We were helpless, too neryeless even to think, except in a dazed, confused way ; we were under an influence before which our strength was as nothing—in the shadow of a death for which not eyen preparation was possible. Men can prepare for death in many jority and brace themselyes to meet it without visible shrinking ; but what will, can, meet the first shock of earthquake without feeling the presence of om- nipotent power, and quailing witha sense of mortal weakness ? With us the often-felt fear of the earthquake came back a thousand times intensified: Fortunately our suspense would, in any event, be of brief duration, On the red hill the cloud halted for a moment, then swept into the west fork of the canyon, and following its course, disappeared around the Bel- mont mountain. The feeling of relief when we saw it go was intense, and we felt not a bit ashamed of our fear when we looked again atthe red hill. Although yery steep on all sides, and an almost perpendicular wall on its canyon front (before the coming of the storm cloud its top was comparatively smooth and afforded sufficient soil for the support of several goodly tamarack and quite a grove of pinyon pine), after the ‘passage of the cloud, not a tree was left on the hill, two or three were lying and hanging, stripped of limbs and foliage, half way down the rocky eastern slope—Tom said, as he turned our field glass to take in.the top of the hill, ‘like the bodies of drowned men left stranded by a tide.” Poor hill! It was washed, gullied, swept, gashed, and torn, its once hold front so changed and sorry looking that not even its oldest friend would have recognized the mountain owning the coun- try, tree-crested, and looking down on the canyon of the morning. Et Cazapor. sO —WNearly all the taxes in Adair County, Kentucky, were this year paid in scalps of foxes, the State allowing a ,bounty of one dollar per scalp, We had not been Kish Culture. A MICHIGAN FISH COMMISSIONER ON ON HIS TRAVELS. yee Michigan Fish Commission—whose humble servant I chance to be—very kindly granted me 2 few days vaca- tion. I have just spent them in satisfying what has long been a deferred wish and hope, to-wit: a visit to my scaly brethren to the west of me, in their own “ castles’ and amid the implements and surroundings of their fish industrial labors. The choice I made and the manner of my yacation has left not a solitary: regret. I account it my yacation of vacations, to be remembered and cherished so long as kindly courtesy and true frendship are the‘symbols, aye the essence, of man- hood and nobility. Do you think your readers (some of them very likely of the fastidious sect) would relish a “free and easy” discourse concerning some of the fishermen I impressed infomy yaeation, with now and then a passing allusion to some of the noteworthy objects interviewed during my jour- ney? Well, July 12th, with the odious carpet-bag in hand, I put out. Dr. W. A, Pratt, Commissioner of Illinois, being my nearest of-fish-ial fish neighbor, J made straight for him. I found him some two miles from Elgin, ona, large and bean- titul farm, with improvements of the most approved patent, testifying the thrifty and progressive farmer. His elegant home, embowered with fruit tree, and shrub and plant and flower, receives additional embellishment by alarge Trout Park, across the road from his house, in which not only sport the world-famed Salmo fontinalis, but also many other gaily tinted and graceful denizens of the brook and the pond. In the inclosure graze deer and elk. Rabbit and other game, Here nature, 1 saw bounding over heath and brake and up the craggy slopes, while springs, with full head, push forth, war- _ bling a delicious music from the several ravines. The highest knoll is marked by an observatory, from the summit of which a dull vision even cannot fail to take ina landscape of rarest outline and beauty. At your feet is the busy and beautiful city of Elgin, while far away stretch the fertile acres of the valley of the Fox. But, in the midst of all this luxuriousness of hearth and home and deft surroundings, I detected one great need. Now, if you are a Yankee, you can guess it. All I saw seemed to say, ‘‘too good, too much forone. It should be, and I dreamed in my friend’s chamber that night that erst while it would be shared and enjoyed by two, Fair Home, of— * Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one,” From Elgin the doctor became my compagnon de voyage. After a. delightful cup of coffee, we checked for Madison, Wis., the home of Mr. Welch, President of the Fish Commis- sion. Arriving at Madison, we found our friend, Mr, Welch, busily engaged in the trial of an important suit before the Supreme Court, and from ‘the ease with which he: chopperl logic, slung evidence, and cited authority to Bench and Bar in the advocacy of his case, we felt compelled to esteem him no less an athlete in the arena of legal Titans than he is a con- fessed expert in the arts and love of pisciculture. Too en- gaged in his suit to be of us, he ordered his carriage to the Park Hotel for our use. Kind soul! Who but a grand fisher- man, in the hurly-burly of a lawsuit, would have thought of that! The carriage did a splendid business that morning, Its occupants visited every main avenue, cross street, and al- most every cranny of the capital of the Badgers, enjoying the whole immensely, Madison, girt by Lakes Mendota and Monona, with Waubesa, Kegonksa and Wingra as bright con_ necting links, can boast a plat on which to found a city, in con_ trast with which no town or city the country over can justly claim a site superior, It is more than beautiful. With the beautiful it unites the picturesque and the grand. Mr. W., being relieved from court, now joined us, and ordering a spick and span establishment from the livery, he straightened the ribbons for the State Hatchery, some four miles away. Wis- consin’s Commissioner ca7 drive too ! Wisconsin has achieved an excellent start in her fish works, She already has two large and well appointed hatcheries, a commodious and handsomely constructed superintendent's house, with barn and outhouses, several Jaree ponds and fish preserves, and others still in process of erection. In one thing particularly is she ahead of nearly all the fish States. She is wise and rich enough to hold the fee simple of the land upon Which the springs are situated and the improvements made. She has forty acres, all fenced, all being improved, and all paid for. No burly landlord comes to her Commission with itching palm for tithe or rent, Her State Fishery is on as independ— ent a basis as are her other State institutions. That we en- joyed our acquaintance with Mr. Welch does not half express it, The following is our unanimous verdict: A gentleman of the most approved brand. A live fish man—intelligent, outspoken, with ‘nary’ a concealment where duty and con- Viction are the spurs to action; as ‘sassy’ to his foes as he is genial and affable to his friends,” From Madison we ticketed for St. Paul, where reside two of Minnesota’s Fish Commissioners, Hn route, about one hour's ride from Madison, our train, seemingly awakening all the echoes of Pluto’s realm, came thundering down upon. Devil’s Lake. Why in the world it should go by the name of Devil's Lake I can’t understand, There is nothing I could discern in the slightest degree Satanic about it. On the con- trary, it is, grand and sublime almost beyond conception. Devil's Lake, indeed! Better named Olympus. Jupiter 44 might thunder from its lofty beach summits and its rock-cleft ridges, inspiring all the lesser deities to a superadded awe. The placid little lake, shimmering at your feet, of all the ob- jects within the visual range, is the only one that awakes a feeling of security and repose, The over-arching, rock-crested hills, beneath which this exquisitely beautiful sheet of water is so nearly engulfed, appear as if they might, upon the slight- est provocation, rain down upon you a most relentless shower of stones. Since seeing Devil’s Lake I confess to 4 clearer conception of the poet’s vivid verse— Alps on Alps—crags on crags— Where leaps the live thunder,” etc.; for it seemed to me, anywhere about Deyil’s Lake, thunder would have a spring-board to start from, and hence a most excellent chance to do some very superior leaping! Saturday morning found us in St. Panl, enjoying the acquaintance of RK. O. Sweeny and William Golcher, Min- nesota’s most intelligent and wide-awake Fish Commissioners. Fish Minnesota is yet young in deeds, but strong in faith; her fish farm, in extent and in value, is hardly excelled by any State of the Union. ‘To our newly found friends we are indebted for the most enjoyable of all our well enjoyed days. Upon their inyitation, and seated by their side in‘an easy ba- rouche, with just ‘‘room for four and no more,” we made the trip from St, Paul to Minneapolis, and a jolly trip, too, it ‘was. ‘The ride takes in a very beautiful view of the Missis- sippi River and Valley, the State University and grounds, and the mineral springs and caves of suburban Minneapolis. In full view from almost any point of the city, can be seen the mill and factory-belabored Falls of St. Anthony, grand and beautiful still, though industrial art and trade have done their level best to contract the tide and lessen the roar of the wa- ters. Returning by another route, you take in the Falls of Minnehaha—falls which, once seen, will not quickly fade from the memory. Further along on the road you come upon old Fort Snelling, one of the boldest and most unique sites in all Jonathan’s dominions. Indeed, I know of no drive of equal extent (only twenty-four miles out and back) where are seen s0 many objects of natural and historical interest, The Falls of St. Anthony, or the Falls of Minnehaha, or old Fort Snelling, any one of them is richly worth a special visit. Now, having gained the northern arc of our ‘‘swing around the circle,” we fell back in good order by Mississippi packet line steamer to Winona, thence by rail to Chicago. ‘There, reluctantly shaking the Doctor good-bye, I was compelled to do the rest of my vacation alone. From Chicago I ticketed via Clinton to Anamosa,Iowa, to re- deem my long and often made promise with Mr. F. B. Shaw, Commissioner and Superintendent of the lowa fiisheries. It was eyer so good a thing to be beneath his hospitable roof, a welcome yecipient of the rare bounty and tender kindness and thought- fulness of his excellent lady and two daughters. Iowa yanks among the foremost of the fish States, and for this prouf rank she is indebted almost exclusively to the arduous and perse- vering efforts of ‘her Commissioner and Superintendent. This Tknow, for I have watched the inception and the growth of her artificial fisheries with almost a filial interest, having. been for many years a resident of the State. The Superintendent’s neyer-say-die kind of pluck—his great resources in contriv- ance of ways and means, as well as eflicicncy of execution— his rare tact and judgment in rallying to his use those peculiar aids and influences s0 essential to give State fish culture a good send off, all were needed to achieve the grand results that moust be credited to the Hawkeye State. I yisited with Mr. Shaw the State Hatchery, located some three or four miles from Anamosa, and was surprised to find so large a hatchery and one so complete in all its appointments andapparatus. All the space is utilized, and the water, although not a very large supply, yet, under his arrangement of troughs, boxes and sereens, seems ample for the attainment of all the results sought. I very much question if any State can show as fine samples of lake trout, salmon and other varieties as can the State of lowa. ‘The whole upper story of the fishery is occn- pied by Mr. G. F. Slocum and lady, the overseers of the fish- ery, aud on the occasion of our visit, all the rooms evinced the order, the neatness and the varied accomplishments of the gude wite and perfect housekeeper. From Anamosa, I drifted to Council Bluffs, and Omaha—thence to Lineoln, gathering up as I journeyed what I could of Nebraska and her water re- sources. An effort was made last winter to induce the Legis- Jature to make an appropriation and to establish a fish com- mission. But I was told by parties zealous in the fish enter- prise that the effort came too late. They say another year you may score Nebraska with the fish States—so mote it be. From Lincoln I passed through Kansas, thence to Kansas City, Mo, Kansas enlisted with thé fish States last winter, and has an energetic working commission. Missouri last winter passed an act creating a State Fish Commission, butthe Goy- ernor has not yet publicly announced the members who are to constitute the Board. And now, right here, comes in the comico-serioxo part, of my vacation, While the guest of my brother, Wm. W. J erome, of Kansas City, I, with other transients, became mol-bound, Having a ticket that read plainly enough St. Louis & Chicago, yet for three days I was the prisoner of as scurvy and con- temptible a bailiii—a boy mob—as ever held a person in du- rance vile. Despairing of reaching home via St, Louis, I turned to a northern outlet via Omaha, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids and Clinton, the longest way being for the nonce the safest if not the shortest! I was an eye-witness of ‘the strike,” sit was called, in Kansas City, anda more ridicu. as with a rod ofiron. Bravado and cheek stopped the trains, closed elevators and packing houses, turned back stre€t-cars, shut up brick-yards, drove off men pounding stone for the re- pair of streets, and put its begrimed fingers on all the pulses of industry, of trade and of commerce; and, when the au. thorities dared to peep from their holes, so frightened were they, they seemed to have pulled the holes in after them. They saw all this was the work of a lot of rag-and-tag boys, swaggering about with laths and cornstalks—boys, too, none too large nor none too good for the across-the-knee sort of treatment by another class of strikers, their mothers. But the farce, like every yelping and whining canine, had its day, and the citizens awoke to wonder and disgust that they, for a sin- gle hour even, had tolerated so high-hended and so disgusting afarce. Thus began and so ended the ‘big strike,” which I saw, and fo part of which I wasa victim. For courtesies ex- tended to myself andto Dr. Pratt allow me to express my thanks to the Great Northwestern Railroad. I declare it to be, from personal knowledge, both a gamy and a game road, ramifying all the country north and west of Chicago, haying a road bed of over 2,000 miles, On it are coaches of the latest and easiest pattern, tastefully furnished—with a time-table you can ‘‘lie to”’—and equipped with officers and employees genial, courteous and attentive to every want and comfort. “Long may she wave,” with tlie happy experience of none other than ‘‘ ten strikes.” Gxo. H, Jrnomn. fe — New Hamesnine.—The State hatching house is to be built at Livermore Falls. Itis to be a plain wooden structure, one story high, 40x20, and the site is near a trout pond, which is fed by living springs. —\————~ ++ Nashua, WN. I7., Aug. 25.—Our Fish and Game Club is flourishing, It numbers fifty wide-awake sportsmen, to which number if is limited. We have placed five thousand salmon fry Cand locked) in ponds in this vicinity this season, and are daily expecting a lot of black bass from the State Commis- sioners to stock others with. ‘The Commissioners of Massa- chusetts having stocked the head waters of the Nashua River (which flows through this place, and where it also empties into the Merrimac) with salmon shad and black bass, the dam across the river at this place is to be reconstructed with a fishway attached. In another spring or so we hope to see salmon and shad, as of yore, swimming past our very doors. Thirty years ago shad were plenty with us, and salmon were frequently taken; our river seemed to be one of their favorite haunts. A. W. G, alatural History. THE GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER. Myarchus crinitus—CaLamis, Hpiror Forest ANDSTREAM: TAKE this opportunity of writing concerning so rare and little known a bird—that is, to us in the New England States. In Mr. Samuel's work entitled, “‘ Birds of New Eng- land,” I find a very short account of this species of flycatcher, merely the description of the bird, its nest and egos, Wilson speaks of it as only a bird of Pennsylvania and the Southern States. Having had a very good chance of obserying the hab- its of this bird pretty closely fora month or so, I should like to make them known to the readers of the Forrest anv Srream interested in natural history. The first knowledge I had that these birds were in the vicin. ity was theirloud screaming, which was kept up mostly in the morning. Inthe afternoon it was not so frequent. Going out one day, I observed them flying from tree to tree near the house, and seemingly very restless. ‘There were three of them, probably two males and a female. After they had mat- ed, I did not hear them so much, and supposed they had left for some other place. Soon, however, Ifound I was mistak- en, for one day, walking through the orchard, IT saw them flying about a tree with a hollow limb. T think they must have been looking for some suitable place while I missed them. The hole they had selected was about fifteen feet from the ground, and about a foot and a half deep. The nest, uow in my possession, is large and rather loosely put together, composed of dry grass and large feathers, and lined with frag- ments of wasps’ nests and cows’ hair. I obtained with the nest two eggs. While the nesi was being built, the birds were very quiet, and once when I started the female from it, she flew silently to the woods without utteringa cry. When the eggs were laid, they manifested much alarm, alighting on the tree and screaming loudly. I took this nest and eggs, suppos- ing, of course, the birds would leave the place altogether. The next morning, however, I heard them sereaming far back in the woods, but did not trouble them. A week or so after I happened to be walking along the road, and saw one of these birds under a pine tree, picking up the pine needles. I watch- ed her, and soon she flew over into an old orchard and lit, just above a hole ina tree. I waited until she had gone into her nest and left her mouthful. Qn climbling up and looking into the hole, I saw the foundation of a nest con- structed from straw and needles of the pine. Two days after- ward I again returned, and found the nest more completed with the former materials; a bunch of cow’s hair and a large piece of wasp’s nest lying in the middle. T am inclined to think that their object is to get together a sufficient quantity of materials to raise their nest from the dampness of decayed wood, always composing the bottom of a natural hollow. I did not go to this nest for a week, fearing that the birds might desert. When I looked in again, I found the nest completely finished, the lining consisting of a large anda small snake skin, which completely hid everything else. Iam unable to account for this in any other way (for it is a marked peculiar- ity) except by thinking that it is either because the bird pre- fers the glossy smoothness for her eggs and young, or that it may serve as a guardian while she is absent to friehten away marauders. The next time I visited the nest it contained two eges, of a dull cream color, thickly scratched with purple lines of various tints, a8 if done with apon. LI tried the experi- ment of leaving pieces Of wasp's nest around on the tree, thinking that she might take them; but they were always un- touched. Hyidently they thought their own materials the safest and best. Wilson remarks that this bird is little known on account of its solitary habits. But the birds I had watched and noticed lived yery near the houses, and were not at all hy, There is one fact that T will close with, namely, the posi- ruled the beautiful city of fair women and reputed braye men” stand so securely as it did. I hope this will enefit to your readers desirous to ascertain cerning this bird, I will close, G. G. IL, JR [We are glad to receive the above, and thank our yout iif contributor, The great crested fly-catcher Myarchus orinlt was once considered rare, but is now a common species dunt spring and summer in the Eastern States.—Ep. ] nods tb Wee THE SEWHRLLEL OR SHOWTL. HIS strange little creature, which is known to the scié lific world as the Aplodontia leporina, is one of ihe mag curious specimens of the rodent family. Its position in Natur History is not yet defined as distinctly as one would wis Owing to its isolation and the fact that it seems to he a co necting link between the beavers and the spermophiles ground squirrels. Its scientific name is derived from api simple, and odens a tooth, owing to its haying rootless molar Sir John Richardson has proved it to he anew genus of ff sub-family Castorine, though it is strongly allied with i squirrel family in many of its habits. Being the only memb of its genus and species yet discovered, it possesses some 7 terest for naturalists, as it is with, I believe, one exceptiai the only example of this paucity of variety in the animal king dom. Its range is very limited, being found only in that gion of Northwestern America lying between the Blue Mou tains in Washington Territory and the Pacific Ocean, wit its southern wandering is checked by the northern boundurig) of California. Even in that comparatively small area it ocd pies only isolatéd spots, generally on some sandy prairity] where roots are plentiful and water is convenient, Being @k inveterate miner, it is constantly engaged in digging itself new home, felling young trees, or rooting up edible shrubee The country around a showtl village is generally one mass dead vegetation, for the residents will leave nothing preeih standing if it is of any use to them, or furnishes exercise # their clavicles. This little animal, when full grown, averagt about fourteen inches in length and six in height, and he sexes look exactly alike, except that the female is a little t smaller. It has scarcely any tail, the cauda being less thm an inch in length. The muzzle is large and round; the heath full; the ears are short, quite round, and not unlike those @ the genus homo, and are covered on both sides with fine soi) hair, The eyes, which are very small and of a dark brow color, are situated midway between the nose and ears. ‘PY incisor teeth, like those of all rodents, are exceedingly shary the legs are short and stout; the feet broad and strong; and the nails, which are long, curved and thick, are powerful ming ing implements. The flesh is quite savory, and is highly GB teemed by both Indians and the pugnacious badgers. The latte areits greatest foes, and two of them will destroy a colony Gf) showtl in about as short a time as a couple of terriers would ® nest of rats. The fur, which is thick and tolerably fine, is 6 a reddish brown hue outside, but the inner approaches a, biwes ish gray at the base. It was formerly used for the manufaey ture of clothing by the Indians, but since the introduetion { cotton goods among them it has been rejected. The vad men have a tradition that it was the first animal endowell) with life, and the source whence sprung their race, and a this account they pretend to entertain respect for it, but tha never exceeds mere expediency. As an anomaly in nature history the animal is attractive, but its utility in nature is % subject for conjecture. J. M. Murpny, + American Grouse.—In the August number of Serine Monthly there occurs an article by Mr. Charles H. Whitehen on the Grouse of America. He makes a variety of assertion which manifest a profound ignorance of the nature and habit of the birds he deseribes, J shall only, however, notice whal he says of ruffed grouse. ‘Tn the breeding season the cocks select some hollow tre and, strutting up and down, Jeat it with their wings. It bird sueceeds in finding a log perfectly hollow and wel placed, his tattoo of welcome can be heard a mile. Tf has th same accelerated pace, and is about the same duration as tht call of the raccoon, and is heard only in the day, as the rae coon is only heard at night.” Now, passing over the fact that Mr. Whitehead eyi. dently neyer heard the sharp, wild ery of the rae coon, his assertions concerning the habits of the rive srouse are most extraordinary, He must surcly haye of tained his ideas from some rustic youth who, no donbt, alge directed Mr. W. to look for woodcock on the dead trees of the neighboring forest. The drumming of the ruffed grouse Is zoé confined to the breeding season, as Mr. W. would lead us to suppose. In deed, every sportsman knows that from September on thro ah the golden autumnal days, the woods are often alive with drummers, and not until the cold and storms of winter ap proach do they desist from their favorite pastime. That it f a ‘love call” is all moonshiné. ee a The statement of Gur author as to the hollow log ia too eee fously, on the dare side ef a knoll. f The bird does not strike the log with his wings. erect, ming sound. T have heard 4 srouse drum in the night, to wit.: . one night in September. A. Murpocg, Ohio. ' Mr. Murdock is correct in the main in his criticism, { and function, a fin the act of drumming.—Eop, | RH wESTIONS.—Does the female squirrel ever leave the ch she wishes to bring forth her young after she spregnant? In such case how does the old lady get iking water, or does she go without? 1 have seen accounts Of asingular bird which had been found in { places, and propose to giye you a short account of jicked up by a negro upon my place last fallin the hog Which were thick. It seemed to be in perfect health, hey was overcome by heat, and came down into the m which it could not well fly out of. Brazos River in Texas seen young swan which al- lly grown were so overcome by fat and heat as to ast; numbers in the cotton, unable until after a rest to ' They then, until J saw fit to step the havoc, were by the negros with sticks, and you may believeme when we had fine eating. Pardon me, let me return to my ize, about that of the crow; color, that which is com- own as ‘‘ashes of roses;’’ eyes, red, like those of the n; bill like that of a young squab (nearly grown) ; very short; legs, dark green and six inches long, y; teet with four toes, upon each side of the toes at T call rufiies. It was across bird and fought say— Tplaced in the box where I kept it a day or two a allow salad bowl of water, and at night he sought the bowl fand roosted init. Now tellme what it was. Birp Snot. irels produce their young in the spring, and the female | preenancy is hibernating. Your. bird was a coot, _americand), a well-known bird belonging to the family lidee.—Ep. | + PF, T. Barnum recently published a card in a St. nal offering $10,060 for a baby, or a full grown, orn in America. He claims that elephants do not le in captivity, and that all announcements regard- niile American elephants result from a vivid disposi- Mislead the public. godland, Harm and Garden, Bous PLAnts.—We have again been favored by Mr. P. 1, of South Brooklyn, one of our most enthusiastic 8, with flowers of the following bulbous plants: Glad?- siz, a& very rare species, The flowers are bright = marked and spotted with white. This singular rs its flowers on one side of the stem only, and a valuable sort to hybridize with. Gladiolus pur- watus, % very curious species, with yellow flowers ith purple; more of 2 botanical species, however. wiosum (Syn. lancifelium), rubrum, rosewm, puncta- Ibum, with a number of seedlings from them, ‘him, the fruit of many years careful hybridization, them much larger in the flower, broader in.the petals mehter in color than the types. We understand Mr. f intends to classify these and lay them before the tural Society next season. He also sent flowers tchleint, a beautiful lemon colored variety, and wiczit Orange scarlet with black spots; the curious mlifornica, an Trislooking plant, and a splendid spike is radiata, a perfectly hardy sort from Japan with olored flowers, tipped with purple. This variety is lore singular, as its lower petals spread, allowing the and pistils to come between them as in A. formossis- Mr. Hanson has had this plant in his possession ten nd it has flowered now for the first time. —_——_—_—_>++9 W Conprrron or THM VinrGar Prant.—At a meet- he Scientific Committee of the Royal Horticultural London, Mr. Worthington J. Smith, the eminent eOpist, stated that in some recent experiments on the cht he had occasion to prepare the following mix- raining agent (in place of pure acetic acid) for lopment of negatives: Sulphuric acid, 3 oz.; granu- .; gelatine, 24 0z.; and distilled water, 36 oz., ving boiled in a closed vessel for three and a half the purpose of the experiments seventy-five times ‘distilled water had to be added at the time of use, ated that the original mixture permanently re- sparency, but on the additional amount of dis- = added, the invariable reguli was that the ‘Tmagine & grouse examining with each log in his accustomed haunts, until he finds perfectly hollow,” which he may beat with his | 1 i The fact is, a grouse will drum wherever he tobe. Ihave repeatedly crawled within ten yards as they were drumming. I have found them on or stump, or poles not more than six inches in di- As to how the pe- rs is made, the exact method was described some since in the Rop anp Guy, by a writer whose aoe I @ as all good grouse should, and, drawing back his s out, beats the ait, at first slowly, but rapidly ng the blows until the eye cannot follow the swift Every time a grouse takes wing he makes a sim- Our author also asserts that the grouse during the day. He (Mr. W.) evidently keeps j0t indorse the statement that the drumming of the grouse is not a love call; for if not wholly so, it cer- sin part, being intimately connected with the sexual The drumming heard late in the sea- ilmost if not always produced by a ‘*bachelor bird”— iO has not paired during the season; or it may be that former is a young bird. We once killed a female I have often * FOREST“AND* STREAM. minute feathery bodies, lution. which was the true Vinegar Plant. Chronicle, London, +o . Amanruus—( 7. B. Legare, Camden, S, C.),—The smell of the staminate variety of the Ailanthus when in flower, is most sickening, especially on a moist, close evening, and may poi-— son some peculiarly constituted persons, just as the exhala- tions from the Poison Ivy (hus toxico dendron) will poison some persons, while others can handle if with impunity. Per- sonally we have never known of any instance of Ailanthus poisoning, but asthe tree looks better when headed in, we would adyise doing so every two or three years to keep the The pistillate variety is We would be glad to.hear of any well authenticated instance of staminate variety from flowering. most beautiful during summer and fall when in fruit. Ailanthus poisoning.—Ep, A question as to the native country of the Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) has lately arisen, the accuracy of its preyious reference to Brazil and Peru by authors haying been doubted by Professor Gray. The subject was referred by him of Hartford, who brought to bear his well-known philological and historical knowledge in the solution of the inquiry. The resuit has been an identification with the /7. doronicoides of the Missis- sippi Valley, and the conclusion that the H. tuberosus is sim- ply one of the varieties of form which the other wild species to Professor J. Hammond Trumbull, frequently assume. Professor Gray is also inclined to think that the common sun- flower (HZ. annuus) is a derivative by cultivation from the J7. lentieularis of Douglas, itself only a larger form of the HZ. pe- tiolaris of Nuttall. a native of the Western plains, to and be- yond the Rocky Mountains. a + es Tor Ware Ass in New Exeranp.—In a note to the Mas. sachusetts ‘* Ploughman,” Prof. Sargent says, ‘‘ Anintelligent correspondent, much interested in the subject of tree planting, writes us from the central portion of the State as follows: “I am fully convinced that those who plant and care for the ash I am informed by experts that the ash is more in demand and commands a higher price than any other wood that is indigenous; that the fibre of the ash grown in the New England States is tougher and has more substance than ash grown elsewhere, and that the demand is constantly During the Centennial Exhibition, our woods were closely examined by foreigners, and now foreign orders are rapidly coming in, and every vessel leaving Boston for a foreign port is taking out large quantities of ash and walnut.” The attention of New England land owners should certainly be directed to the profits which the careful and general culti- vation of this tree will give, and to the fact that at no distant day the money value of white ash will be greatly enhanced,. the ever increasing demand for it having already rendered. this’ are sure of their reward. increasing! tree comparatively rare in the Eastern States.” ———————— 1 Tor Arritery PLANT FoR Winpow GarpreNns.—A lady friend of onrs has a large specimen of this curious plant, which she has grown since last fall in her kitchen window, and it has given her more satisfaction than all her other window in- mates. It keeps constantly green and growing, and as sun- light increases, its mantle of miniature muskets thickened, till now if represents a model umbrageous' tree, with boughs so succulent and heavy that a rough shake or breath would seem Associated with Oxalises, Mahernias, Petu- to shatter them. nias, Neirembergias and others, it made January look like May. A great addition to this window in midwinter was the fes- tooned drapery of the Madeira vine.—T7v.0s, Mehan in Garden- ers Monthly, Phila. ee a Frerp Porsons.—I have read with pleasure the different rem- edies for “ivy poisoning” my article of June 28 in yo ur paper has brought out. I have tried most of them, such as sugar of lead, sweet oil, copperas, butter, milk and cream tartar, Pond’s extract, strong salt and water, and I don’t know how many other different things, but I must sey I never had any- Some six years I went to a butcher and had a bottle filled with it and took it home—that is to say, to the I went inthe bar-room, had a good stiff nightcap of cider brandy (good, you bet—I am a thing act as the “black spotted alder wash.” ago I was told to try salt brine. place where I was stopping. judge of the article), lit a Reina, and went up-stairs fo bed, undressed and applied the brine. If some one had set fire to me,I could not have felt. worse. JI never suf- fered so much in my life; my dear man,it wasfearful. [had the whole house up-stairs and half the village come down to the ho- telto see what was up. Ineverhad such a toast in my life, and never want another like it. Jf I could have found the man that toid me to use it, 1 would have filled him full 6f bird shot, mustard seed, at that. After reading ‘‘Jacobstafi’s” article, I am convinced his son Was poisoned by sumach, or worse than sumiach, wild parsnip. I have seen cases of parsnip poisoning just like his son’s case. Some people cannot walk through a field where they are burning sumach without the smoke blinding them. Thin-skinned people always suffer the | most from these field poisons, and I think light complexions or blondes are more liable to it than dark ones I see that Fred Graham has tried my remedy and found it a great relief, and doubtless before the summer is over you will hear of oth- | erg who will find it charmins, J, G, A, mixture quickly became turbid, and more or less filled with These feathery bodies appeared within twenty-four hours and grew rapidly, at length tavers- ing, by long and extremely fine threads, every part of the so- The fungus bore no sort of fruit while in the dilute mixture, but on being transferred to syrup it floated on the top of the sugary solution and immediately formed a film, On the film being re. moved from the syrup and allowed to dry, it tormed Penzeil- lium crustuceim, Mr, Smith exhibited the plants in question in the solutions, showing the different growth.—Gurdeners 45 —Allow me to call your attention to one more of the good things for yegetable poisons: Tincture of lobelia, one ounce, and fluid extract of helladonna, two ounces: mix and apply to parts affected. IJ have seen it used very many times, and-often with good results, C. A. Waterbury, Cont. oe A Gaur Pim.—The preatest pie on record was made at Lowther Castle, Westmoreland, in 1762, as a present to Kine George, and weighed three hundred and eighty pounds. 1: contained two turkeys, four wild fowl, two geese, four ducks, one wild goose, six wild ducks, three teal, two starlings, twelve partridges, fifteen woodcock, two guinea fowls, three Snipe, sixteen plover, three water hens, six widgeon, one cur- lew, forty-six yellow-hammers, fifteen sparrows, two chaf- finches, two larks, three thrughes, one fieldfare, six pigeons, four blackbirds, twenty robins, one leg of veal, half a ham,, three bushels of flour, and thirty-six pounds of butter. His- tory does not say whether or nof this pie was contemporane- ous with the one made famous in Madam Anser’s work : “When the pie was opened, the birds began to sing,” ete, 2 A Lanp or Wonprrs.—Roraima is a great table mountain. on the borders of British Guiana, whose steep and inaccessi- ble sides rise from the height of 5,000 feet above ti level of the sea 20,000 feet sh-er into the sapphire tropica sky. ‘This wonderful place is, in other respects, a marvel of the world. The highest waterfall known tumbles from its summit at one leap of 2,000 feet, and then rushes impetu- ously 3,000 feet more on a slope of forty-five’degrees down to the bottom of the valley, broad enough to be seen thirty miles. away. Only two explorers have yet even reached the base of ae table, which, it is estimated, is from eight to twelve miles ong. = — 1+ — A Vanvanrm Hint.—We read in a scientific journal: ‘There is a method which I have adopted in my own house to cool the temperature of any room during hot weather, and that is to hang a sheet or blanket down outside windows upon which the sun may be shining, ‘This sheet is wet, and the evaporation of the water produces a deliciously cool apart- ment. The sheet iskept damp by haying a vessel filled with water above the top of it outside, and apiece of flannel ar- ranged to form a siphon, and touching several portions of the sheet. The water gradually empties out of the vessel, and may be replenished if necessary. The window is, of course, open.” ' , It is strange that so simple and inexpensive a method has not found favor here, more especially in sick rooms ; a cylindrical-shaped tin vessel, with very fine holes, fixed over the window, would easily supply the water. = 4 Breonra Wetronrmnsis.—l wish to add my evidence to yours as to the beauty and usefulness of Begonia Wel- tomensis for planting out in summer. I first saw it so treated some years ago in the ‘* Bennett,” plot in Greenwood and have used it very freely since. If the soil is made tolerably rich with plenty of leaf mould or well decayed and sweetened muck, it will grow and bloom magnificently until frost. The contrast between the soft pink flowers and elegant light green foliage is most pleasing, and the more exposed it is the brighter the colors become. I consider it a most useful addition to our summer bedding plants. P} +o —Indian famines are usually in consequence of a failure of the water supply. Artificial irrigation was in former times extensively used under the native princes, but most of the old reservoirs and cavals are now in ruins—a fatal neglect which sooner or later must be repaired, ——__—___\— +6, —There is on free exhibition at the store of Peter Hender— son & Co., No. 35 Cortlandt street, this city, a collection of gladioli, consisting of 1,500 specimens and embracing at least 500 varieties. Sh oe! —Col. King’s wheat crop af Lyndale, Minn., has been threshed and givesa yield of thirty-three and a third bushels, per acre of plump No, 1 wheat. a. —W. P.—Yes. Now is a good time to plant strawberries, though you must not expect much of a crop nextseason. Had you layered them im pots, as described by Peter Henderson in *‘ Gardening for Pleasure” the young runners would now have been fit to transplant without receiving the slightest check, would have made good crowns this fali and given a full crop next season. About two feet between the rows and eighteen inches between the plants isabout a proper distancé apart, as if your ground is well manured and thoroughly py! pared to a depth of at least nine inches, you have a much bel. ter chance of having fine fruit than if planted closer. Do nv? neglect to cover your beds with a coating of from two to threc inches of straw or leaves on the approach of severe weather, drawing it back from off the crowns as the growth starts in the spring. It keeps the roots warm, the fruit clean, prevents the growth of weeds, and acts as a mulch in dry weather. Sorts vary much in different soils, but you will find Z'riomphe de gand, Charles Downing, Seth Boyden, Champion and Wil- son all good hearers and varieties that will do well in almost, any location. ‘The new variety, President Lincoln, you speak of, was shown in magnificent order at the June meeting of the Horticultural Society. It is very large, of good flavorand bids fairto take a high place among the many varieties nu ¥ grown.—Hp, P. J.—Exochorda grandiflora next week. > SrnwArv’s TackiE.—This is a device little known, Man. of the oldest dealers in angling supplies have no knowledge of it. It consists simply of three or four hooks arranged on ? Single snell, one above the other, on alternate sides; and so far as we can judge, is an excellent device for “threading ” a worm. Cholmondeley Pennell’s devicé is a modificatior, consisting of but two hooks, Thedescription of the first is found in “ Francis Francis’ Wishynge,” and the latter in Pen- nell’s ‘* Worm Fishing for Salmon, Trout and Grayling.” Many are misled, as we were by the spelling of the name as Stuart, when it should be Stewart. Ghe Fennel. ‘LO CoRRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs Will please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- Mal: 1. Age. 2. Food and medicine given. 3. Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips. 4, Any changes in the appearance of the body, ss bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc, 5. Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. 6. Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc. 1. Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8. Temperature of the body as indi- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg. 9, Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and thé uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be noticed ; signs of suffering, etc. CANINE THERAPEUTICS AND ‘PA- THOLOGY—Sixth Paper. ANATOMY OF THE DOG COMPARED WITH MAN—THIRD SECTION. The Thymus of the dog is, proportionately, much larger than in man, whereas the glandizle thyroidea is much less, and is divided into two distinct parts, orthere are two separate glangs. The reason of this difference is unknown, as is likewise the use of the gland. It is generally noticed that these two glands do thus always supply the place of the other; that 1s, in such animals as have a large thymus, the glandula thyroidea is smaller, and vice versa; hence we are naturally led to ascribe the same use to both, viz. : The sepa- ration of thin lymph for diluting the chyle in the thoracic duct before it is poured into the blood. Then, if we consider | the difference of formation of the thorax in both dog and man, we easily account for the variety in bulk of these two glands. Respiration in the latter being chiefly performed by the widening of the chest, the lungs at eyery inspiration must press upon the thymus, and consequently diminish it; but the diaphragm yielding more to the dog’s inspiration, this gland is not 80 much compressed, and hence will be larger, and con- sequently the thyroidea will be proportionately less. Again, from the posture of the animal, we see that it is much more convenient to have most of the lymph supplied by the thymus, since the neck being frequently in a descending posture, the secretion of the thyroid gland would have a very disadvan- tageous course to reach the thoracic duct; whereas in man the thymus is really below the lacteal canal when it makes its curvature before opening into the sub-claviam ; consequently it is necessary that the larger share of the diluting fluid be furnished by the thyroid, which is situated much higher, so that the lymph has the advantage of a perpendicular descent. ‘The thoracic duet of the dog has no curvature before entering the sub-clavian vein, the horizontal position of the animal al- lowing a sufficiently fayorable course to the chyle, so as not to demand that turn to force its passage into the blood. It may likewise be observed, that such animals as walk hori- izontally have the valves of this duet fewer in number than others. The horse has but a single pair, while, on the con- trary, the simiae resemble the genus Home in haying several. Thus the lymph is not only forwarded in its passage, but the weight of the column is diminished. The lungs are divided into more Jobes, and deeper, for the same reason as the liver. The left side of the thorax bears a greater proportion to the right than in man, the one being nearly as three to two, and the other as four to three. In quadrupeds as well as in é¢-mana, the lungs are closely ap- plied to the containing parts, although this has been denied by some. ' It is a general rule that all quadrupeds which gather their food from the ground are provided with longer necks than man; but as a long neck not only gives the advantage of too long a lever to the weight of the head, but also, when the an- imal is gathering his food, places the brain in danger of op- pression from the too free determination of blood, which in its return through the veins, has the disadvantage of remount- ing contrary to its own gravity, it was therefore necessary that a part of the length of the neck should be supplied by an increase in length of jaws. Thus we see horses and cattle, though having no occasion to open their mouths very wide, are yet provided with very long jaws. Bull-dogs, in- deed, and such animals as have occasion for very strong jaws, must of necessity have them short; for the longer they are, the greater the resistance to be overcome. Another exception to the general rule is such animals as are furnished with paws or hands to carry the food to the mouth, as cats, monkeys, ete. The teeth show the dog to be of the carnivora, as none are adapted to the grinding of food, but only for tearing and di- viding it. He has six remarkably sharp incisors, and two long caniness posterior, all of which ruminating animals want, These are evidently calculated for laying very firm hold of. substances for the purpose of rending them, and the vast strength of the muscles inserted into the lower jaw assists materially in this action, while the pre-molars haye sharp edges, calculated for cutting flesh and reducing the hardest bones. Eyen the molars are not formed with rough, broad ‘surfaces as in man, but are considerably sharper, and press over one another when the mouth is closed, that they may take the firmer hold of what comes between them. The tongue, in consequence of the length of the jaws, is elongate; and as feeding is accomplished with the head in a depending posture, the bolus would always be in danger of falling from the mouth were it not for several prominences or papilla: with which the organ is studded, most numerous at ait ~ ae its base. These are curved backward in such a manner as to allow anything to pass easily down to the jaws, but prevent. its return. By these papille, also, the surface of the tongue is increased, and a stronger impression made on the sensation of taste. In some animals, who feed on living forms, these *«tenter-hooks” are still more conspicuous, a8 in several large fishes, where they are almost as large as the teeth in the fore-part of the mouth, and nearly as firm and strong. When we open the mouth we see the amygdals very prom- inent in the posterior part of it, so that it would appear at first view that they were inconveniently placed; as being con- tinually exposed to injuries from the hard substances the ani- mal continually swallows. But upon closer scrutiny we find this provided for by two membranous capsules, into which the amygdalx, when pressed, can escape, removing them- selves from such injuries, The velum pendulum a siderably longer than in man, to prevént the food passing into the nose, which would happen most frequently in the dog be- cause of its situation while feeding. There is no wowla, but the epiglotiis, when pressed down, entirely coyers the whole rima, and naturally continues so. ‘There is, therefore, a liga- ment, or rather muscle, given off from os-/yoides the and root of the tongue, that is inserted into that part of the epi- glottis where it is articulated with the cricoid cartilage, which serves to raise it from the rima, though not so strongly but that it may with slight force be again replaced. It may be asked, Why is the uvula wanting here andnotinman? It seems that quadrupeds who swallow their food in a horizontal position haye no occasion for such, though essential to man in his erect posture. In the upper part of the pharynx, behind the cricoid carti- lage, a gland of considerable size is found, which serves not only for the separation of a mucous fluid to lubricate the bolus as it passes this way, but also supplies the place of a valye, preventing the food regurgitating into the mouth, which it would be apt to do by reason of the depending situa- tion of the head. The msophagus is pretty much the same in both dog and man. It is alleged by some that the gullet of a quadruped is composed of a double row of circular fibres de- cussating one another. This is, howeyer, pecular to rumi- nants alone, who have need of such formation. The action of these may be easily observed in a cow chewing her cud. The nose is longer, and its external passage much narrower than in the biped, and the internal structure is much better adapted for an acute sense of smell, haying a larger con- vulated surface on which the membrana scheideriana is spread; this is observed in most quadrupeds who have the ossa spongiosa large and divided into a great number of thin lamellz. The sensibility seems to be increased in proportion to the surtace. The elephant, which has a head large in proportion to the body, has the greatest part of it taken up by the cavity of the nose and frontal sinuses, the lat- ter of which extend over the whole head, leaving but a small cavity for the brain. A very fine sense of smell is not so ab- solutely necessary for man, who has judgment and experience to direct him in the choice of his food, whereas the other ani- mals, who have only their senses, must of necessity have them acute, some having one in greater’ perfection than others, ac- cording to their different way of life. We not only conclude a priori from the large expanded membrana, scheiderina, that their sense of smell is very acute, but we believe that horses and cattle principally distinguish between noxious and whole- some herbs through it. The external ear in each genera of quadrupeds is differently formed, but always calculated to meet the wants of the ani- mal as demanded by its manner of life. In shape it usually resembles the oblique section of a cone, from near the apex to the base. Hares and such other animals as are daily exposed to danger from beasts of prey, have large ears directed hack- ward; rapacious animals, on the other hand, have these or- gans placed directly forward, as in the lion, cat, etc. The sleuth-hound and other animals that are designed to hear most distinctly the sounds coming from below, have these appen- dages hanging downward, or their ears are flexible, for the reason the head is less flexible than in man, and is not readily moved so as to catch the wave sounds. Man, again, who must equally hear sounds coming from all quarters, especially such as are sent from about his own height, has hig external ear placed vertically, though slightly turned forward, In short, wherever we see any peculiarity in this organ that has not avisen as deformity, we shall, with very little reflection, discover this form to be better adapted to the animal than any other, The dog also has the power of directing the cone of the ear to the sonorous body without moving the head. There are some differences to be observed in the structure of the in- ternal ear; but there is so little known of the use of the par- ticular parts in the human subject, that it is hardly possible to assign cogent reasons for variations in other beings. All quadrupeds have at the internal canthus of the eye a strong | firm membrane with a cartilaginous edge, which may be made to cover some parts of theireye. This is greater or less in different species, as their eyes are more or less exposed to dangers in searching after food. This membrana nictans, as it is called, is not very large in the dom; cows and horses have itso large as fo cover one-half of the eye like a curtain, at the same time so transparent as to allow the rays of light to pass through in abundance. Fishes have a cuticle always over their eyes, as they are ever in danger in the ‘‘inconstant element.”** ee Ths nictating membrane, or third eyelid, with its accessory muscles and other structures, is especially well developed in birds, and is of é —— _— es pe a All quadrupeds have a seventh m known as the suapensiorius, It sti optic nerve, and is fixed in the sclerotic are. Its use is to sustain the weight of th and prevent the optic nerye from being fc without compelling the four straight musel ual contraction; at the same time this must assist any of the other four, by causing one of it to act at a time. The pupil also, which varies with differen actly accommodated to the habits of its own different species of objects that are yiewed. lar, for reasons obyious: An ox has it oval diameter transversely that he may take a large food; cats, again, have theirs likewise oval. | diameter is perpendicular, that they may bright light altogether, or admit only so The width of the pupil also varies in different ing as the internal organs of vision are more thus cats and owls, who seek their prey in the n places—and consequently must have their ¢ that a few rays of light may make a lively im retina-—haye their pupils in the day-time contr narrow space, asa great number of rays wot nice organs; while in the night, or when the iris is enlarged and the rays fully admitted. when the retina is inflamed, numerous rays of casion painful sensations; therefore the pupil is On the contrary, with the dying or the heginnimg it is generally dilated, as the eyes become j posterior of the choroid coat known as the é ferent hues in different species. Cattle fee grass have this membrane of a green color, that it upon the retina all the rays of hght which come fr of that color while other rays are absorbed ; thug sees its food better than it does other objects. have their tapetum of a whitish color, and for t have the iris very dilatable and their organs o} and we find that all animals see more or less d dark, according as this membrane approaches neare or white color. Dogs who have it of a grayish eo gnish objects better in the night than man, whose a darlx brown; and who, it is believed, sees wors of any being, as designed to rest from all Jabor in The difference then of the color of the tapetum, fabric of any other in different animals, always de} some particular advantage accruing to its peoulia life from this singularity. Asin man, the brain is divided into cerebrum al Jum, and these two parts bear nearly the same pr one another. It.is proportionately smaller, whic necessary, asa bulky brain would be incony considerably to the weight of the head, which, lever to act with, would require a much greater force to support it than is now the case; for the hi greatest part of quadrupeds are not near so heavy pear to the eye, from the sinus frontales being pro considerable distance to enlarge the olfactory org The pits in the anterior part of skull are mu spicuous than in the human, which may he oe depending posture of the head while feeding, th the brain, through gravitation, pressing upon the they are yet soft, The jade cerebriis not nearly quadrupeds as in man, as they have little oecasic either side, and the two hemispheres of the b great measure hindered from jostling one anoth motions, by the brain insinuating itself into- thi tioned pits. The second process of the dzra mater, or tem bello super-expansum, is considerably thicker an quadrupeds, especially in such as are very swift Of foo as hares and rabbits, and that most when they are dl membrane is generally ossified, or we find its place & by bone, that 1t may the more effecinally keep off ¢ incumbent brain from the cerebellum in their rapid The olfactory nerves are large, justly deserving the tion of processus mamillares. They are hollow, ani a medullary and cineritious substance, and at firs pear to be the anterior ventricles of the brain pro man they are small and without any discernible reason Of this is evident, if we consider the posit 1. = siven off, and are sent directly through the og eth the nose. From this the ancients, to whom th of practical anatomy, studied from the human desecration, and whose observations on animals w but very superficially conducted, thinking these m hollow to the nose, believed them to be the the brain, through which, also, the mind asleep, to revel in the scenes of other Jands. The tubercula quadrigemint are larger than | they are of different colors, the upper pair, or the color of the cortical, and the lower, or te dullary substance of the brain. The reason of i] and other ofsthe like nature to be met with in coo dog and man, we shall not attempt to determine. nology a science we might look to it for an expl unfortunately its principles and deductions are! vagaries of the diseased organ which it prete Oe oo Breron Hounps.—The Brittany hound, lik is a big, bold, broken-haired animal, with a blood. The dog and wolf, being congeners, by gether, and the law affecting mules does not app brid race, as the offspring of the first cross re ters with the same facility. A dog-yoltf is usual by hand, and he, suckled in infancy by a hound perfect concord with any hounds that may be ine! kennel, while a day or two conciliates a stran company, The first cross is usually far from running mute, or all but mute, and so self-w and fierce in the kennel that they are seldo kept to breed from alone. ‘The second cross grand offspring of the wolf, become rare wo fierce, fine-nosed, desperate in the chase longest day. 7 much factional importance to them, ag it can he 1 the whole eyeball. Ifis found in some reptiles and i some fishes, and in sharks. It is fairly well develope divisions of the mammalian series, viz., in the M supial, and in some few of the higher mammals, in man, the quadrumina, and most other snam mitted by anatomists, as x mere rodiment J i nnd r A 7” = Ar Th ALIN Peer Te ee a hificent liyer-and-white cockers at Doreghan Manor, the pres- ent residence of the Governor of Maryland, I should like to know if that strain of cockers has been preserved —the last of the breed which T have seen was the pet of my grand. mother, Mrs, Chancellor Bland, his name was Guess? and he was death on cats. } - a ‘[rRow on serordn CorrEsronpENT). “st AND STREAM: etter to the Chicago Held, ‘* Pious Jeems” pours jals of his wrath upon “Hawkeye” for shooting a nounces, with eloquent indignation, all who com- leath of foxes by any other means than by fair hunt- nin® with hounds. Bred and reared hike the Laird r in the south, where the venatic instincts of our sestry ure still alive, and where to shoot 4 fox is: ie more ungentlemanty and little less criminal than to 10, | was inclined to add my individual Amen! to § Vigorous anathemas; but, fempora mutantur, now, soinewhat to my own surprise, I find myself not only m under certain circumstances, fo condone vulpicide, but to advocate the slaying of foxes as I would that of ar vermin destructive of feathered game. vil war put a stop to fox hunting in the South, and as course foxes increased in numbers and feathered ished in quantity. ‘Three years since, when field tthe Tun, Meld and Farm received a letter from my farrison, of Brandon—than whom there is not a better ore observant sportsman anywhere—deploring the bE pariridges (quail), once so abundant on the broad ile low grounds of the James and all the Southern and attributing it to the increase of foxes consequent 8 Suppression of the numerous packs of hounds which gnte-bellum days were to be found in almost every of the dear Old Dominion, untries save England and our Southern States Rey- to be the chief of sinners, and is remorselessly er and wheneyer the opportunity offers, and for f, reason that being the most sagacious he is also si destructive of all-the predatory vermin. In Great hunting is more than a national sport—it is a na- m; and, asa consequence, England can boast of ‘horses and horsemen in the civilized world. In Eng- e landed proprietor, be he prince or peasant, who would fox would be denounced and execrated by name in the prints, while he who protects the foxes is reverenced as e benefactor. On the continent of Europe fox hunting, ticed in England, is almost unknown, and the favorite q destroying Reynard is with a shot gun, as he plays bles before a pack of slow but persistent bassets or mds, The late war proved that there is no accomplish- a which our young men north of Mason and Dixon's fe. so deficient as in horsemanship, and as the best school ich io acquire the accomplishment is the hunting field, y to be desired that subscription packs for hunting tox should be established in every state in which the cli- nd other conditions may permit. ittempt is now being made in New York by Mr. Bel- dy and other young men of true grit, to get up a jong Island, and there is no teason why it should not for before and after the Revolution a subscription ie records of which are still extant (in the New Historical Society, I believe), afforded great sport. m packs of hounds have been maintained at Mon- oronto, in Canada, for several years. There can, @ no chmatic reasons urged against their establigh- n every State in the Union. If Messrs. Bennett and and other players at Polo would divert their sub- from that dangerous game to the maintenance of a fox-hunting establishment, the rising generation be as ridiculous as is the present in the eyes of is for their utter ignorance of the equestrian art, and, England, horsemanship will become an indispensable F. G. 8. —_———_-»> +9+~_—_ Russran Srrrers.—I have read with much interest the article by ‘J. $.,” “ A Grouse Hunt in Sweden,” in your is- sue of 7th inst., and would congratulate you upon the aequi- A aes iru may be influenced to extend a repetition of his sporting ex- periences in your behalf, and to the gratification of your numerous readers, of whom J am one. His testimony in favor of the Russian setter is timely, the subject having been lately introduced in your paper; and being new to our sport- ing community, of marked interest. It seems to me the qualities of this dog render him well adapted for our use in the New Hngland States as best suited to our shooting, fol- lowed as it chiefly is in woods and swamps. Our game birds affect these retreats, which are thick with brush and brier, and difficult to penetrate by man.or beast. How many a bird lies under the brush perdu and secure from the search of the high-ranging dog, who, though typifying the poetry of grace and motion while hunting in the open (v/— delicet On the Western prairies), is not equal to the cunning of the oft-hunted December quail so secreted. I hope J. 8.’s readable paper and strong testimony to the good qualities of the Russian setter may be the means of directing the attention of our enterprising sportsmen to their introduction here, and importation of the pure breed from wherever it is to be found. SENEX, an ? LO 2 rs -- Does As Draucur Powser.—One of the most noticeable features of the capital of the German Hmpire is the use of dogs in aiding local traffic. Bakers’ and grocers’ wagons, milk carts, fruit and mineral water stalls, furniture cars, and the lighter vehicles of all descriptions may be seen drawn by teams of dogs harnessed like horses, often three abreast. Or, again, the motive power may consist of a dog and woman, or dog and boy, harnessed side by side. Among the licensed conveyances of this imperial city, 2,186 dog carts are regis- tered, and the loads to which these animals are frequently sub- jected, would cause Mr. Bergh and other humanitarians to dance with rage. Dogs are emphatically draught animals in Holiand, but they are cared for, well-fed and groomed, and seldom if ever taxed beyond their strength; but in Berlin the animal is almost always a filthy, sore-eyed, maimed, mangy animal, an exact quadrupedal prototype of his master or mis- tress, without even the affection of the animalof the cat’s-meat man, who did ‘Timothy, Old Mixon so beautifully. Had Tim invested in a Berlin dog he would not have been forced to suspend business for lack of effects. 4 Dog Law.—The following is a digest of the laws passed by the Legislature of Maine last winter relative.to canines. ‘«Hvery owner or keeper of a dog shall annually cause it to be registered, described, and licensed for one year, in the office of the city or town clerk wherein he resides, by paying therefor, to said clerk, the sum of twenty cents; and shall cause it to wear around its neck a collar distinctly marked with the owner’s name andjregistered number, and shall pay into the treasury of the city or town for such license one dol- lar for a male and two dollars for a female dog. *« Whoever keeps a dog contrary to the provisions of this act shall forfeit ten dollars, to be recovered on complaint, to the use of the city or town wherein the dog is kept, and any person may, and every police officer and constable shall, kill or cause to be destroyed, all dogs going at large, and not licensed and collared according to the provisions of this act; and such officers, when not otherwise paid for their ser- vices, shall receive from the city or town treasury fifty cents for each dog so destroyed. “‘ Whoever wrongfully removes the collar from, or steals a dog licensed andcollared as aforesaid, shall be pun- ished by a fine not exceeding twenty dollars; and whoever wrongfully kills, maims, entices, or carries away such a dog, shall be liable to the owner for its value.” iy notwithstanding—there are cases in which a shoot a fox without being put to death without elersy, as he undoubtedly should be if the murder is Lin a hunting country. . tified to read in your issne of the 26th of July a Mr. F. H. Hoe’s cocker spaniels, a breed of dogs at no distant day ta become more highly appreciated in England, their native country. I haye for years | both speech and pen an earnest advocate of the cock- beauty and companionable qualities no one will it L know jrom experience in the field that for general many parts of the country, and those too most in game, the springer or cocker is the most valu-. dogs, the pointer and setter not excepted. I re- { was many years ago—shooting in the glades of not far from Oakland, over a team of six or seven elonging to Mr. Cunningham, a Scotch gentleman. we killed a deer, two turkeys, three woodcock, and tuffed grouse over these dogs, which while under ontrol were the most lively hunters I ever saw; they ged more than thirty yards in advance of the game. as you know, several varieties of the cocker in d, but, unfortunately, all of them very rare in this y, and’ I would not know where to find them without Canine Insantry.—Louisville, Kentucky, had a Newfound. land who was supposed to be insane through griefi—a fact not at all improbable, Mr. Clare Boustead, the owner of the animal, moved to Philadelphia, leaving the poor dog behind, homeless and friendless. As soon as the animal realized his situation, he began the most piteous lamentations, and would lie for hours at. the door of the deserted house, crying and groaning with genuine grief. Sometimes he would paw and bark at the door, and then rush frantically around the house. After the first week of his abandonment,he became very stupid, and would lie about wherever he could find a place of rest, apparently unconscious, meantime refusing the kind words and food which he was offered by the neighbors, or ac- cepting of the latter but sufficient to prolong life. All this time he showed no ill-nature, but seemed so totally overcome with grief as to be insensible to either kindness or cruelty. Finally it was believed by all that saw him that he had be- come insane, and a policeman was persuaded to remove and kill him. a A Boy’s Lerrer.—The following characteristic letter will perhaps recall to more than one of our readers those summer days long ago when they romped and frolicked with their first dog friend. It is only necessary to explain that the “he” is a noble Newfoundland, who occupies a very large place im ithe heart of the writer: Drar Para: It is Wednesday, and he is so affectionate, 1 throw sticks into the brook and he brings them. I didn’t mean to make that blot, Your little boy, ALLE. Belmont, Purdy and Hoe, of New York. as a hoy—1 need not state low many years ago— eTavish, British Consul, had a kennel of mag | | | Disrmmprr.—Ahout ten year ago Thad asetter puppy about, eight mouths old, which I sent into the country to a breaker, This man was the village blacksmith, a practiced farrier, and. I supposed he had some knowledge of canine pathology in an old-fashioned way. Jmmediately on his receiving the puppy, he extracted two teeth, remarking as he did so, ‘SI just got him in time ; if I hadn't pulled them out, he’d have got the distemper.” | ’ The puppy remained in his possession for about six months thereafter, when he was stolen. Whether he ever got the dis- ease of course I have no means of knowing. I thought no more of the above until J chanced to read the following remarks of Mayhew: ‘ During the latter period of sition of so. graphic and edifying a contributor. I hope he ; qentition—that is, when the second set of incisors.are well up, and the permament tusks are about half grown, the temporary ones being still retained—is the time when pups are most dis- posed to display this disorder. 1 cannot state the precise age, because mouths are not regular in their appearances, even as to mouths, but. the aspect of the teeth will sufficrehtly mark the period when an individual may be expected to be attack- ed.” Perhaps the above may throw some light as to the cause of the disease, viz.; the teeth. EH. L. Such an idea is perfectly nonsensical, and is as sensible as the theory that throwing a knotted string over one’s left shoul. der will remove warts, or cutting one’s toe-nails with a file will prevent measles. The statement in Mayhew is about as neat right in this as in most of his statements; his work be- ing an unreliable one in every particular.—Ep., ~ 4 — Fors Puvpms.—aA rare opportunity is now offered those of our readers who desire to purchase finely bred dogs. In an- other column will be found anadvertisement of pointer puppies for sale, sired by the celebrated Snapshot ; and setters by the great red Irish dogs, Jarvis, Elcho and Mr. Macdona’s Royer. The breeder of these dogs is Mr. Wm. M. Tileston. ++ —- “Duce or ORANGE.”—We are called upon to chronicle the death on Aug. 3 of this magnificent setter, owned by T. A. Fowler, of Orange, N. J. If there is a “‘heaven for good dogs,” Duke will have a seat, with none above him. — oe Dog Days.—This is what the weather is doing for the editors : Dogs must have been valuable property in the days of the «Golden Fleas.”—Rockland Courier. Myen the dogs com- plain of the hard times. 1 is the tin panic that affects them. —Turner's Falis Reporter. Highly intellectual dog: Type- setter.— Ha. 1+ —Mr. Von Culin, of Delaware City, Del., publishes a neat little manual of instructions for breaking dogs, with the mode of using the force collar. Price 25 cents. May be had of the author. +a —The Municipal authorities of New York City have re- ceived for dog licenses $25,558. 1 —Fisher and Bickerton inform us that their red Ivish setter Belle has eleven blood red puppies, not a white hair on them, —The first International Bench Show will be held at Lon- don, Ont., Sept. 26, 27, and 28. Entries to close Sept. 10. —— 6+ —__——_— Name Crammep,—I claim the name of Lady Sensation for my pointer whelp out of Lady Francis, by Sensation., West Troy, N. ¥., Aug. 17. Joun H, Pircuer. —-I claim the name of Bessie for my liver-and-white ticked pointer bitch, out of Dilly’s Queen by Dilly’s Cham- pion Ranger. T. C, Banks. Azour BoRAX.—Borax was known to the ancients, but its chemical discovery was first ascertained by Geoffrey in 1732. Since then if has gradually increased in usé and importance as a remedial agent, and for various other purposes, until it has come to be reckoned an indispensa- ble article in hygienic and domestic economy. Of Jate years it is in- creasingly used for toilet purposes, andin the laundry and household —so generally, indeed, that every well regulated family regards borax a8 one of the necessities. The article has been greatly cheapened, and its preparation perfected, by the discovery of Messrs. Smith Brothers, of Nevada and New York, of an inexhaustible bed of crude borax, and their improved process of manufacturing and refining it for use in the purest state. This superior article 1s furnished ata low figure by gro- Gers and druggists throughout the country. A most useful and con- venient article is thus placed within the reach and means of the whole people, a8 it can be readily obtained without bemg subjected, as here- tofore, to paying the price of a luxury therefor—[See Adv. SS ee SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To Our Customers and the Public: In reply tothe damaging reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘ dealers” who are unable to compete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr & MaLiEson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. “i. —[Adv. A PouGHKEEPsiZ Roosrer..—An unfortunate game cock, by a sad and unforeseen accident, lost his left leg. His owner, a boy of inventive genius and surgical talent, whittled’out a wooden leg and attached it to the amputated member; yet the ignorant bird spent the balance of the day and part: of the night in attempting to rid himself of the improve ment. At last overcome by fatigue, he placed his hea under his wing and retired to rest; but im the morning he had forgotten all his troubles, and trotted off with the unbounded reatest ease, much to his own satisfaction and the delight-of the small boy, y Machting and Boating, HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK. Date, Boxtom. | New York. | Charleston. 2 NSA H. MM. | #” at SAN ADA VERE RS aes peat ee had lan ini 8 39 T 46 EAST O ROO Ca cist Pelisas Aoxbctive Gece yo 0 648 9 18 | 8 of EATS UeU a icles ales ete Ble fae aie ae 2 0 Sl ail & Si ROP NTN ans eis UF katie 1 uw Ww 29 9 93 Ag. 28.24 1 5 10, BO 10 «OL Aug. 29, 2 84 11 8t 1, 41 Aug. 30.. B 44 min ii 23 THE DETROIT REGATTA. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. | i Derror, Mich., Aug. 17, 1877. Epitor oF Fornst AND Stream: The series of regattas which commenced in this city on Tuesday, was inaugurated by the races under the auspices of ihe Detroit River Nayy, which was the opening of what proved to be the most brilliant aquatic event that has ever ‘vanspired in America. ‘The preliminary arrangements for the regattas, the preparations for the entertainment of the partici- nants and the enormous crowd of spectators which flocked to ‘itness the sport were admirable, and reflected the highest credit upon all the hospitable gentlemen connected with the committees. The weather however behaved badly, and caused inany a pang of disappointment to hundreds of eager expect- uns. To sit for an hour or two on the soft side of a plank in suspense during incomprehensible delays—trying to ‘+ possess your soul in patience’—is fully bad enough; © But when the day his rainy mantle keeps, And wraps about him till with eve he sleeps,” it is simply horrible. The grand stand, which had been erected to accommodate about 4,000 people, was constructed for fair weather, not such a deluge as that which poured down tpon the devoted heads of the occupants on Tuesday and \Vednesday. However, they were conrageous enough to brave he elements throughout, and were well repaid. Che races for the first day were announced as follows: Swimming match, 200 yards down stream, This was won by F. W. Campbell in 2:17. This was followed by a tub race of the usual amusing na- ture; won by Campbell. At five o’clock the junior double-scull race, one mile up stream and return, was called. There were four entries, Gog- uacs, of Battle Creek ; Sho-wae-cae-mettes, of Monroe; Wol- venhooks, of Greenbush, N. Y.; Floral Citys, of Monroe, hay- ing positions in the order named. he Floral Citys withdrew, leaving the first three to contest the race. The Sho-wae-cae- mettes led the first quarter, pulling a stroke of thirty-eight to the minute, with the Wolvenhooks second and the Goguacs third. At the half mile the Wolvenhooks took the lead and kept it the remainder of the way home, pulling an easy stroke of thirty-two to the minute; Sho-wae-cae-mettes second and Goguacs a long distance in the rear. The turn was made in eight minutes and forty seconds by the Wolvenhooks; Sho- wae-cae-mettes in nine minutes. ‘Timeof race: Wolvenhooks, 15:44 ; Sho-wae-cae-mettes, 16:15. The following are the crews: Wolvenhooks—stroke, F. W. Tompkins; bow, W. 'T. Miles. Sho-wae-cae-mettes—stroke, Joseph Nadeau; bow, Moses Nadeau. ; : Goguacs—stroke, P. W. Brown; bow, Hillis Smith. ; The next race called was for junior pair-oared, one mile up stream and return, which was won by the Detroit scullers in 14:55; Emeralds, of Saginaw, second in 15:12. The follow- ing are the crews: Detroit Scullers—stroke, J. H. Clegg; bow, W. C. J. Cam- cau. Emeralds—stroke, P. McElgunn, bow, P. J. Manning, By far the prettiest race of the day was the ten-oared barge race, which closed the day’s sport. Jn this race there were eight entries, the Wah-wah-tab-sees, of Ecorse; Chattanoogas, of Detroit;; Grand Rivers, of Lansing; Teutonias, of Detroit; Detroits, of Detroit ; Centennials, of Detroit; Wyandottes, of Wyandotte, and Restless, of Detroit, all of which rowed over the course. The start was a grand spectacle, and cheer after heer rent the air as the eight barges passed the grand stand side by side, and continued nearly so for almost a quarter of 4 mile. This race was three-fourths mile up stream and return, and was won by the Wyandoites in 8:56, with Chattanoogas second in 9:05 and Centennials third in 9.12. On account of the lateness of the hour the junior single was tponed until the next day. Pethe regatta proper Ree Senet on Wednesday with the four-oared shell race, mile and a half. ‘ First Heat—Entries—Detroit Club, Detroit; Eureka Club, Newark; Emerald Club, Saginaw Bay; Sho-wae-cae-mette Club, Monroe; Hxcelsior Club, Detroit. The struggle between the Emeralds and Burekas was close, the former winning in 7m. 98s., eighteen seconds faster than was ever before made in the association. The Eureka fol- ed in ‘7m, 58%s. i aa ote, Heat——Entries—Unpion Spring Club, New York; Zephyr Club, Detroit; Watkins Club, Watkins Glen; Wolyen- hooks Club, Greenbush, N. Y- : The Umon Springs stopped rowing at the half mile and claimed a foul, which was not allowed, against the Zephyr. Won by the Watkins in 7m. 463s.; Zephyr second in 7m. 1 , ae next race was a mile and a half, for double sculls. Hntries—Quaker City, Philadelphia; Mutual, Albany; Ulys- ses, Troy, N, Y.; Pilot, Grand Haven. From the start the race was virtually between the Quaker City and Mutual crews, Won by the former in the splendid fime of 8m. 18s. Following came the last race of the day, the final heat for four oafs. ‘This, after a close contest, resulted in a victory ‘or the Emeralds in 7m. 50s.; Eurekas, 7m. 568. ; Zephyrs, tm. 564g.; Watkins and Union Springs not timed, — The first event on Thursday was the junior single scull vace of one miléand turn. Won by Sandway, of the River- side, Rochester, N. Y., in 15m. 47s, The second race for pair-oared shells, one mile and a half straightaway, was won by the Emeralds, of Saginaw, in 9m. The Detroit scullers second in9m, 73s, The third race was for single sculls, one mile and a, half straightway. The Yales and Vespers, of Yonkers, having withdrawn, there were only four entries: Lee, of the 'Tritons ; Yates, Grand Haven; Tompkins, Wolvenhook; O'Donnell, New Orleans; Yales withdrew soon after start. The re- sult wasa victory for Lee in 9m. 1is.; O'Donnell, 9m. 14s. ; Tompkins, 9m. 20s. In the four-oared race, three miles with turn, theré were seven entries. The Zephyrs broke an oar and retired. The Iurekas, who were leading by three lengths, found that their turning buoy had been removed, rowed a distance to the next buoy, and so fell behind ten lengths, which gap before ithe finish was reduced to one length. The finish was: Sho-wae- cae-mettes, of Monroe, 18m. 50s.: Emeralds, of Saginaw, 18m. 548.; Wolvenhooks, 18m. 57s. ; Hurekas, of Newark, 19m. $s. The junior six-oared race between the Excelsiorg and Zephyrs, of Detroit, and the Undines, of Toledo, was won by the Zephyrs in 18m. 34s.; Undines, 18m. 404s. At a meeting of the National Association, held at the De- troit Boat Club house in the evening, the following gentlemen were elected members of the Executive Committee: George W. Parker, Quaker City Boat Club, Philadelphia; T. W. Kennedy, Passaic Boat Club, Newark; H. W. Garfield, Mu- tual Club, Albany. The regatta of the Northwestern Association was opened on Friday with the junior double sculls. This was won by the Floral City crew, of Monroe, Mich., in 16m. 31s. ; their com- petitors, the Sho-wae-cae-mettes, of the same city, following in 16m. 32s. The senior single scull race was thrown open to all, and the following were the entries: F. EH, Yates, Grand Haven; W. F. Sandway, Rochester; James O'Donnell, New Orleans. Yates won in 14m. 37s., followed by Sandway in 15m. 10s. O'Donnell came in a length ahead of the latter, but, haying turned his stake from starboard to port, lost the award, The race for senior tour-oared shells, three miles with a turn, was rowed by the Hmeralds, and the Sho-wae-cae- mettes. Won by the latter by three open Jengths in 18m. 3738., or 858. better than their time of Thursday. ‘The Emeralds crossed the line in 18m. 47s. The junior six-oared sheli race was won by the old cham- pions, the Zephyrs, in 18m. 34s.; the Undines following in 18m. 4038., and the Hxcelsiors in 19m. 6s. This was the concluding event of the day. The first. event of the closmg day was a swimming match between W. I’. Sandway, of Rochester, N. Y., and H. New- berry, which was won by Sandway by 10 feet. The junior single scull race, one mile and return, was won by M. Nadeau, of Monroe, in 17m. 58s,; his two opponents meeting with. mishaps. The double scull race, open to all, same distance, was en- tered by W. 8. Mosely and ©. Piepenbrink, of the Albany Mutuals, and Miles and Craig, of the Wolvenhooks. Won by the Jatter in 14m. 23s. The six-oared race, for the Northwestern amateur cham- pionship, was the event of the day. ‘The entries were: Ex- celsiors and Zephyrs, of Detroit. Won by Excelsiors; time not announced. The closing event was the junior foar-oared race, same dis- tance. Hntries—The Amateurs and Floral Citys, of Monroe ; Zephyrs and Exceelsiors, of Detroit, and Undines, of Toledo. The Floral City won in 19m. 48s.; Zephyrs second; Un- dines third, and Amateurs fourth. The Hxcelsiors broke down their boat, and were towed in. —_—__>_.9+—___.__ Matne-—Portland, Aug. 17.—Race for second class yachts ; challenge cup; distance 18 miles. Won by the Georgie in 2h, 5im, 26s. sailing time, and 2h. 7m. 7s. standard time. RuopEe Istanp—Newport, Aug. 15.--Six yatchts of the Newport Yacht Club entered for the Lorillard prize. Won by the Victoria, owned by J. R. Roosevelt, of New York. Newport, R. I,., Aug. 18. —'The yacht race of 16 miles was won by the Fidget in 2h. 81m; Victoria second in 2h, 3lm. 40s.; Annie M. third in 2h, 382m. 20s. Massacuuserts—Beverly Yacht Club.—The second regatta this season took place off Nahant.. The course was from Na- hant Point, leaving Red Buoy No. 2, off Winthrop Head on port hand, to the judges’ yacht, a distance of seven miles. The first prizes and the champion pennant were taken by the Water Lily and the Virginia, and the second prizes by the Ida and Frolic. Summary: : SECOND CLASS, F Length. Cor. Time. Boats, Owners. Ft. In, HM S Water Lily............ TCG ATT aan spatter ans 19 0 132 3 1h ten eg pee CTY oe oe terala ctee tale tee a 18 2 1 41 31 Mystery... James Farker, dr......419 1 1 41 48 BELEN, sia- SGROTRFETLEG, = (rinse cae 1s 6 1 43 14 Avis... ...I*, Cupningham,........ 19 3 not taken, THIRD OLASS. 4. 145 11 3 5 Lb) 5 9 150 5 5 4 1 51 42 5 not taken. > 7 2 8 34 6 not taken. Qumoy Yacur Crus—Quincy Point, Aug. 15.—Second re- gatta for the championship ; course for first two classes, seven miles; for third class, six miles. The Folly won, for the second time, in first class, and is consequently entitled to the first prize. Another regatta is necessary to settle the cham- pionship for the other classes. Summary: FIRST OLASS, Actnal Cor. Actual Cor, Boat, Time Time. ‘Boat. Time, Time, Secret. ..i....... 22220 157 20 Allaire...,...... 230 20 2 09 34 Moilvies sestee es 21850 1 56 54 SECOND CLASS. 15242 Nattie..:........ 2 06 20 1 49 39 : oud 156 26 Psyche.......... 2 29 50 1 59 39 Water Lilly..... Not ian THIRD OLASS TID vss ere reays 2 36 20 21009 Anmie....... sees 2 265 0 200 25 kKed Lion.. 21858 Blmer,..,...-... 2 YT 35 Zul 13 Dandelion . 297 Katee... 2d 20h0 116 16 Rocket..... 15446 Undine,......... Not taken New Yorr—WNew Rochelle, Aug. 18.—The fourth annual regatta of the New Rochelle Yacht Club was an event of much ‘interest in aquatic cireies. The course was from a stakebout anchored off David’s Island to and around a buoy anchored off Throgg’s Neck, five miles from the starting point, thence fo and around stakeboat ancl ing point. The first, second, third, and were required to go over this course twice; the. once. Following is a summary : First Class—Entries—W. F. Davids, Greenpoint, Susie §. The Susie 8. won in 5h. 13m, 18s Dare Devil coming in second; time, 5h. 20m, 49s, Second Class —Entries—C. F. Ammon, Coquette, ¥ Thistle, Pluck and Luck. The Pluck and Luck won. 28m. 238. Third Class--Entries—Frou Fron, ders, Willis, Emma, Ripple, Inspector, Josie, Annie, §i Truant, Margotta, Joke. Won by the Frou Frou. Fourth Class—Entries—Ella, ‘Anita, M. BE. Bake Louisa, Anna, Gracie, Gertrude, High-pi, Jessie, Jerals Mary Anne, Fidget, Cora D., Fanny M. Fifth Class—Entries—Bed Bue, Little Pluck, Mar Lulu, Susie, Centennial, Flora. Won by the Mary B. Whitestone, Long Island, N, ¥., Aug. 16—§ stakes tace ; cat-rigged boats; distance, about 20 miles, 7 by the Hllie notime allowance, Summary : Start. Polly, Dat G. Kapp, George § Boat, Owner. i. M. Barthenig........... Mr. Charles Hyatt........... 10 46 SGRBIOw ou oiyy mame a alViCes Tae Dan re van ie if) 4it Maria Louisa,....... Captain Sands.........0.....10 45 fmozene........... Mr, A. Sands........22.......10 44 UTES voles le letel Rete Mr. Geo W. Newhold........ 1) 44 AVS pea wee case eseins Mr. George Homam......,...10 45 ot ti —An unpaid for yacht is now politely termed a ff debt. ‘ i Marne—Sebago Lake, Avg. 15.—The professional § seull race, short three miies, was won by Frenchy Joh (colored), of Boston, who tuck first prize, $125; time, 258. The other competitors \,, re Driscoll, of Lowell, g¢ prize, in 19m. 13s.; Lynch, ot Salem, third prize, in 15s.; Ross, of St. John; Sauncers, of Salem; and OF nell, of Portland. Johnson and Aliearn forfeited double § Trace, Connuoriour—Hartford, Aug. 17-—Double scull tae miles with a turn—Lneille, A. G. Tracy and 1°. Reig Hie, F. Hyde and T. Heild- Won by the Lottie in 8. 4 Massacuuserrs— Boston, Aug: 18.—In the Lakemar Club regatta the race was won by the Jane, J. H. Heiny Mulhearn, A. F. Warner, W. Hennesy, The W. MM, mnan second ; the Rice third; Susan fourth. New Yorr—Polisade Boat Club, Y onkers, Aug. Ve nual regatta: prizes gold and silver medals. Summary} Donble Scull working boats; open to residents of Yonkers not ff bers of the club; distance two miles; three entries. Won by D oF (ey ae in 13m. 508. a ne-Mile Race; eight-oared barges, Resolute and Pa Res Won by Minep lengths im 5m, 9158. a aie ne-mile hace for pair-oared gigs; won by crew composad ofa ne C. ie and i. pogen, aye time 6m. 16s, a wo-mile ace, four-cared shells, M. i, Rowe, Uncle Born | H. I. Keyser. The M. ¥. Rowe won by three teet in Lin. 85 Tue New Rowixe Assocration.—The meeting of 7 sentatives of the local rowing clubs at the Fifth Ayeuue] last Thursday evening, resulted in the organization @ ‘Metropolitan Rowing Association of Amateur Oarsm There were present delegates from nearly every club it York and vicinity; the Mystic, N ereid, Triton, Dau Argonauta, Nassau, Hesper, Bayonne, Vesper, Ney Columbia College, Knickerbocker, Athletic, Viking of Ney Nautilus, and Viking of Elizabeth, being represented iy or more members each. The constitution. of the N, Ad was taken as the basis of the regulation of the new } The association proposes to hold an annual regatta i vicinity of this city. This movement, as we stated last week, is the resn general disaffection among the principal clubs about York at the selection of a point so far West as Detroit fi regatta of the National Rowing Association, and the conget absence of any great acquatic event on Eastern waters dissatisfaction Owes its impulse we presume to those cong ations of time, distance and expense inseperable from meeting of any so-called national body. The same inf were at work here that not long since caused the disru the Collegiate Rowing Association, The fact is no a tion of the community is yet prepared—and we dou ever will be—to go long distances to participate in ory such events. America is still in her busy money-gethim and any sport involving a general outlay of time and my has much to contend against. And again, it is one thig 4 community to send its representatives to a distant compe and quite a different thing to witness that competition if The different sections of our country with its breadth of tory will never be satisfied with reading telegraphie di of such a contest. They must be present and witnes selves. It is in deference to this feeling that, while ing any spirit of sectionalism, and regretting any ten the free competition of the oarsmen of the whole countt heartily endorse the organization of the newly-formed! and anticipate for it a most happy success. Nonparnin Recarra.—The annual regatta of the Nonf (Priuter’s) Rowing Club took place ARES 20th on ia rr py ets ‘he event passed off pleasantly despite several aps. “a Yonkers.—The Vespers have reorganized as a Rowing Yachting Association, with Wm. S$. Carr, President; W Copeutt, Vice President; W. 8. Ballou, Secretary; Jae Howland, Treasurer, , Boat Racine av Centra Parx.—Miniature vachlin becoming a feature of the Saturday's sport for the young at Central Park. The youthful yachtsmen manifest ful much enthusiasm over their mimic contests as do their brothers of the guild. The regatta on the lake next Sal promises to be an unusually fine one, New dersey—Long Branch, Aug. 15.~-Third annual ta of the Long Branch Rowinr Association - ¥: Sahaaed 2 ing tion ; open toa Double scull race; short mile: prize, set of col } tries: Mann and Smith of the Argonautas an jetient ee he) by the atey in oan 40s, hoe wise a _ ingle sculls; same distance—Entries: 3, Mills Athl T. Taylor, of the Argonautas patsy ERs, of the Saeed ant tent and D. W. Uoughtery, of the Long Branch Ass. Mi lengths in 5m. 28s. ‘Content, second 3 Taylor, third ; Doug! Prize, agolden medal. Four-oared race,—Kntries: Argonantas, Athletics, ‘Won by the for exch tian, + in bm, 85. Prige, set pf colors and meda, " 4 ’ A ee lS, ‘itional Zlastimes. CRICKET. makers. . Club book, “% Pe seesak-rsduidnagteasshs rh samee 20 ere) Bnet pee aey: ote ey sh DUNE Tee ne Bei a bye D, P.S., Glen’s Malls, N. ¥.—Your description of your dog's ailment shyt MR Par FS CHICIRIST: tore tes ail cacaeke 7) iS altozether too meagre to judge from, Please observe tlie note at the AA sere ae head of our Kennel column, and govern yourself accordingly. ae , at SSID, did NOt play---+.ecececavs ares a 7 Rio eitou: idl NOt PLAY... 2... ses ee eee eee teen ree Fo, 1B tos ee a 18; log-byes, 10; wides, 15.0... eres. eee ees ga RPS peteO or Ly ME AE oo arse fen eos ketenes «a seeelss Cheasatenseeeess 840 j Huns Scored at the Fali of Hach Wicket. and the Pacific Railroad Survey are most complete, CG, M. P., Mechanic's Falls,—I have a setter pup six months old that iit qst. Yd, 3. 4th. Sth, 6th, Th. sth. goth. Oth. has got. vrooked front legs. Please answer through your paper what to fe veeess 22 28 65 188 177 222 309 -—- -— -— 340} qofor nim and what-was the cause of crooked legs? Ans. You can do BELMONT, nothing, There are several causes for such deformities too numerous First Inning. to mention. WeRONAIASON, TUM ONE... ee seeeeeeseenens ne P Giluurist, c Hosford, b Marsh.......... + 4 arpall, @ Wetham, D MOGTAN......ccceene eee vce s cess tree e tere ‘oolinan, b Moeran... f we f Co ane oe Dea aetee FORT a SEM rea 4 the article, consider it very good for that purpose, and think tt is worth Beir, Sacer Seats 1) tne aoe (6) ; ‘aeel eimiea, beMatehe se em ee h| d. W. S., Sunbury, Pa.How can small game be put up in sealed Morzan, ENCARTA REC ae 7 Gaus So that it will Hof spoil during warm weather? 2 Can blackbirds lle, TOL OWE. « seer sarentweccesassiavessesseaetcrsresseseecssocss "| he vanghtin doet, and how? ATs. Yes, in the same manner as other Soe pee Se sksOce pea eet e at esa St He 27 | meats. 2. Yes, with the usual clap nets. ved at the Pall of Hach Wicket. ‘ Ist. ia 3a hh fib, Gth, Tih. Sth. Oth, Oth. d, J. 8., Philadelphia.—Would you please give me a remery for get- 6 7 WW 1 18 @ 2 8 22 2i—-20 | ting rid of tieas and lice on dogs? Ans, Use Caswell, Hazard & Co's ApA—Stayner, Oné., Aug. 14.—Colligwood vs. Stay- draw game. Hingston, Aug. 15.—Montreal vs. Kingston; won by latter by one inning and 11 runs. Nuw Tersex—Long Branch.—A three-zmile swimming race fees place to-day between James Cunningham and J. H. e, who recently defeated Coyle. EDONIANS.—At the mééting of the North American Pnited Caledonian Association, held at Albany, Aug. 16, srsey City was selected as the place for the next annual ting. ‘The officers for the ensuing year are: Pres., J. B. yre, St. Catharines, Ont.; First Vice-Pres., Alexander mpbell, Jersey City, N. J.; Second Vice-Pres., Chief Fain, milton, Ont.; Sec. George Bertram, Philadelphia, aves stant Sec., Robert Hendric, Albany, N. Y.; Treas., mas Waddell, Pittson, Pa. Harte Arurerid Crus.—The entries for the games fo be Sept. 1 closé on the 26th inst., instead of on the 18th, as previously announced. Gold Street, this city. agunmaker? With hobs? Ans. 1. Don’t know him. 2, Frank Thomson, of 301 B’way, N. Y. Gan supply you, sion after the same has been killed, any black bass, Oswego bass or mas- kelonge between the 1st of January and 20th of May.” | L. D, 8., Germantown,’ Pa.—We do not know the gun referred to, Write to the parties. The route to Moosehead Lake is via Hastern R. R. from Boston, to Dexter or Guilford, thence stage. Fare for round trip, $15. Or, you may go via steamer from Boston to Portland. You will find trout fishing,and in the neighborhood, deer, bears, ducks, grouse,etc, WILD PIGHoN, City.—Can youinform me the best time for shooting wild pigeons, aud where they can be found in greatest quantity within 60 miles of New York City? Ans. Wild pigeons are very uncertain in heirmovements, and may be found here to-day and there to-morrow. Fall shooting of pigeons is best in September and October; Weknow ‘of no place within the distance named that is notoriously abundant as regards this game, Amarnor AgntEtics—Ravenswood, D. I, Aug. 20.— fandicap games; open to all amateurs; for prizes of gold edals. Summary ; ’ Throwing the Hainer GD Parmly, Princeton College, 79ft 1lin; ore, 6sft53yin; C W Horton, Harlem Athletic Ciub, 51ft Tin, ot Race, 440 yards—Entries—J Killeen, seratch ; HW Casper, 25 yards : iy nite; hands F Birch, 30 yards; W Fron, 30 yards. Won by jue Hundred Yards Dash—First heat won by J A Henry in 11 sec- 5: H Steinert, second. Second Heat—Dead heat between H B Wil- al Henshaw. i , enie Walk, open only to subscribers to the grounds—Entries—W mes, scratch; W Wright and M H Birch, 1 minute; J Vanderhoff, sonds start. Wonby Barnes in 17m 10s; second, Vanderhoff, in ared Yards, final heat—H B Wilson, first; H G Steinert, second. J,§., Pittsburgh, Pa.l. Where can I obtain a copy of the * Pocket; Geologist and Book of Minerals.” 2, Does the ‘* Sportsman’s Gazetteer” tell the localities where fur-béearing animals are found, etc. Ans. 1. From F. H. Smith, 64 Lexington street, Baltimore, Md. 2, Yes, price $3.00 for sale at this office, 1. What willit cost to have the first eight yolumes of Forest AnD STREAM bound? 2. Tintend to visit Canada next month; will I have to pay duty on my shot-gun? 8. What fish hatcheries can I visit on my At Bie tine Shot—C D Parmiy, sift 0in; HB Wilson, 30ft sin; C W | way to Kingston? Ans. 1. $1.50 per volume. 2. No, not by obtaining a n, sift Tin. certificate from the U. 8, Customs where you cross to the effect that you i <—Hntries—H Armstrong, of the H A € at scratch; W piper. Ot ee York, R H Pelton, of Greenpoint, and John Smith, ihe Seawanaka Boat Club, all of whom received 337 minutes start of mxttong. Van Riper won the match in 46m 3s. intend to return it to the States within a reasonable time. Kagon, or Detroit, Michigan. 3. At Po- W. H, D., Lower Brule Agency, Dakota.—My pointer bitch was lined by agreyhound, The litter of course will be deplorable mongrels. If she is subsequently lined by a pointer will the first or present lining have any effect upon future progeny? By some it is maintained that it will, by others that it will not; which? Ans. If this is the first time she has been lined all her future progeny are likely to be marked, If not the chances are lessened. Mexican Anvupern.—They do these things better in xico, according to a veracious New Orleans paper = mz Mexican picked up eighteen eggs by holding ike en Va aiae his cheeks and his nose, and ted them in his ear without using his hands; then broke ‘oges between his knees and beat them into a foam with a re licld between his toes; then peeled ten lemons with his ih while standing on his head, and ran @ quarter of a mile s head, while he mixed the eggs and lemons in u large h-bowl; then, without taking off his coat, he caught up “the southern-bound fast train, ran with it two mules, which he uncorked a bottle of whiskey, mixed it in he other ingredients and gave several of the passengers < through the windows, and then hopped back to the ing-point, holding the empty punch-bow! extended on the r leg, accomplishing the entire series of feats inten min- sand 2 half. hen iq Cc. C. €., Connersville, Ind.—f haye an English gun stamped “Prin Gock, Paris and London.” Is the firm one of note? Can you recom- mend theirmake? Is Nichols & Lefever guns American or London make? Can you recommend their make? Do you prefer a pointer or setterfor quail? Ans. Weknownothing of any such firm. Ameri- can, See advertising columns for best makers ; either is good, MICHIGAN, N. ¥.-Where can I obtain good sportin northern and west- ern Mich,? Ans, Take Grand Rapids and Indiana R. R. at Wort, Wayne Indiana, Kalamazoo, or Grand Rapids, Mich. All along the route good shooting and fishing may be found. In the Manistee are grayling, at Petoskey, the present terminus of the road, good trolling for Mackinaw trontmay be had, and af Kalkaska good trout fishing is found. Ruffed grouse are abundant throughout the forest, and also spruce partridge, hares, and now and then sharp-tailed grouse. Myriads of wild fowl are found later in the season on the inland lakes. Answers ta Wogrespondents, No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. G.G. W., Brookville, Ks.—In your paper of July 26, you say to pre j vent a bitch coming in heat give five grains powdered excissicated alum in water night and morning. Will you please tell me in your next how many doses to give—whether five grains a day or twice a day, and_ if it is to be given atcommencement of the bitch coming in heat, or when the proper time isto give it? Ans, Give five grains at each dose, dissolyed in water. Give at first indication of the cestrum and continue three days. Jfit does not answer by that time, there isno use of con- jnuing it. It is avery unverta in remedy at best. 7. W. G., Milton, Pa.—See answer to J. W.S., in this column. SACHUSEITS, Worcester.—Deer may be killed in Mass. from Oct. ec. 1 after 1830, yy, Pa.—l would like to know the size of a 500 yard Creedmoor Ans, 6x6 feet. ' criner, City.—The book you' mean is Hallock’s “Sportsman’s eer. Tt-fills the billexactly. Price $3.00. Tor sale at. this office H.,, Urbana, 0.—What will remove rust or tatnish from the in- gun barrels? Ans. Kerosene, New York.—1. Please tell me what is the price of a Remington acer ine. 2. Which country first used sliding seats in 1, $16, 2. United States. H- of be H.H. 8., Tampa., Pla.—l have a Parker gun nine and a half pounds‘ thirty-two inch barrels, twelve bore at the muzzle, but larger eyery-, where else—that is, it widens from the muzzle toward the breech. Now) buck shot that chambers in the muzzle lies so loose'y in the shell (brass~ that 1 am compelled to put a wad between each layer of shot and there fore can’t use fhe quantity 1 would wish, and the shooting is anything but good and the shot wedge in the shellif put in loosely. The gun shoots all kinds of stmali shot to perfection, Will you kindly enlighten the only proper way. If you cannot get in shot enough get longer shells. y charge powder, No.6 | Currituck Sound, N- C., andinform me of the name of some responsible hicknesses, each tacked In each | hotel keeper and guide to whom I can refer to; also, whether I can ob- ne * aT | ay ahowt | _ a] _ —" J. H.N., Bridgeport, Ct.—The pedigrée business is in the hands of 1. : First Innings. SruARn’s TACKLE—We have ab last found out about Stuart’s tackle. ford, G Notth, b Gilchrist....--...0++..+<-ssserensesessecosse 8 | Tt consists of three hooks, one above the other, on single snell. For T OWS. ese pene ss SuckleWutpas caste cisdoees on ont ar verse cere e ree OB sake : hethaniy © Ronaldson, b QUGDTISh...,....--.-ssevesecee.. 6 | SAO by Bradford & Anthony, of Boston. D. 4., Bath, N. ¥.—Is there any work that gives a description of the flora of Texas? Ans. The Mexican Boundary Commission Report, N. H.8,, Natchifoches, La.—In the Forust anp SvREAM of July 26? appears an advertisement Of Camp’s Automatic Cartridge Loader. Is if what itis claimed fo heand worth tle price? Ans, We have seen Juniper Tar Soap to wash with, and apply powdered leaves of the py- rethrum rosum, Which may be had of Lazell, Marsh & Gardner, No. 10 Leaver, Baltimore.—1. What reputation has Beckwith, of London, as 2, Whiere can I procure the best style of wading shoes K. E, R., Ferrisburgh, Vt.—Please give the close time for black bass in the State of New York, especially as regards Lake Champlain? Ans. Sev. 22 reads, “* No person shall killor expose for sale, or have in posses- meas to how I shallload? Aus. Load just as you have been doing; it is’ 49 a eet - = — ee eeeseeseenneseseees} Ww. HH. T., Syracuse.—Which do you consider the best $50 breach- loading shot guninuse? Ans, We do not make distinctions between | club house of the Currituck Shooting and Fishing Club, where good Duck shooting is good inseason. Hyerything needed can be found at the board may be obtained, ete. Hallock’s “Sportsmens Gazetteer” gives Tullinformation, Price $s, Yor sale at this office, E. A. 8., Philadelphia,—t haye a Skye terrier puppy thirfeen weeks old which is ina very dangerous condition. He is yery small, weighs but thirteen owuces and has got the distemper very bad, What can Ido forhim, He walks with great difficulty and his breathing is labored. Ans. A rational treatment of so-called distemper cannot be given in these columns as it would occupy too much space. You may give, how- ever, 4 grain of muriate of ammonia and +7 grain of leptandrin eyery two hours, using small doses of quinine when pulseis high. The hook you want is Hallock’s “ Sporisman’s Gazetteer,” which will teach you how to treat the dog and give all other information you desire regard- ing breeds, ete. 8. D.H., Allentown, Pa.—t haye a setter bitch two and a half years old with canker ; shakes her head considerably ; have bathed it with Solution of sulphate of copper. Ttrelieyes her for the time; cannot £ cure her permanently? If so, how? Ans. ‘he sulphate of copper treatment is useless. Give the dog 6 drops of Donovan’s Solution in water three times a day, taking care nof to give on an empty stomach. As you do not say whether the canker is external or internal, we can- not prescribe further. If you will follow the directions tobe found in, Hallock’s Gazetteer you can cure your dog permanently. Wash your dog with juniper tar soap (Caswell’s), and wash the ear with castile soap and tepid water, bymeans of a P. P. syringe. F. G. $.—Can any of the men of science contributing to your valuable paper give me any information in regard to the mussels of the Ohio River and its tributaries? How many varieties are there and are they all edible, and if 8o ab what season of the year? Ans. We presume that: the bivalves referred to belong to the genus Unio of which very many Species haye been described; a majority of them are probably merely varieties. Jor information concerning the genus consult Binney’s “Fresh Water Mollusks,” the publications of the Philadelphia Academy of Sciences and of the American Philosophical Society in which Dr. Isaac Lea has described many species. See also Gould's Invertebrates of Mass. The Naturalist’s Agency, Salem, Mass, fan supply the above works. CONSTANT READER, Rouse’s Point.—Pl ease inform me as to the bird T have killed, ete. 2. Also let me know what will make my dog eat? He has no appetite. He is quite thin, and his coat looks'bad. 3. Let me know also where I can procure game laws of this State and what they cost. 4. Please let me know what to do for my dog. He got bit on the lip and I letit go too long till now it is 2 running sore and it begins to Swell. What will make a dog fine in his coat? Ans. 1. Your descrip- tion is entirely too meagre to decide from. ‘The description as given applies to nearly all the waders at some stage of their existence. De- scribe bill and feet and all the markings. 2. Cannot tell what is the matter with your dog from your description. You can get a copy of the game laws at this office; price fifteen cents. 8. Touch it lightly with lunar caustic, then apply the following: Mercurial chalk, ten graing: powdered sub. carbonate of lead, three grains; powdered willow char- coal, five grains; simple cerate one half ounce, made into an ointment, 4, Khubarb, six drachms; powdered white Castile Soap, two drachms; Septandrin and powdered cubebs, each one drachm, Mix. Dose, 4 grains three times a day. You ought to have Hallock’s “Gazetteer.” If would answer all the questions. Price $3.00; for sale at this office, —_— Ot Os —Undoubfedly one of the best and cheapest stocks of Carpetings, Oil- cloths, Mattings, etc., to be found in the United States is that of Messrs, JOHN H. PRAY, Sons & Co., Washington street, Boston. I. W. Adama is the sportsman of the firm, and will take special pains to please any of ouririends calling upon him or with any orders sent him, fis a good, reliable house,—[Ad», CanwapA.—There is a most interesting widow in that ap- propriately-named town, Hazardville, Conn. This lady has lost five husbands by powder-mill explosions. Is she alarmed? Is she discouraged ? Not at all. She is about to be joined to the sixth, and he is a powder-miller also. i CaArrirr Picgzon Conrests.—Pigeon matches are coming into vogue in this State. The sport is said to possess all the requisites of an exciting pastime, and promises to become popular. We fear, however, that its interest depends too ex. clusively wpon the race course system of betting. Blase fre. quenters of the turf may now yary the routine of puttin their change upon the gray horse by betting on the red. checker cock or the blue-checker hen. ’ =5 Ney Mar or Naw Yorr.—Messrs, D, A. Edatall & Co., of No. 14 Broadway, have just issued an elegant little ‘* Citi- zens’ and Travelers’ Guide Map In, ‘fo and From the City of New York and Adjacent Places.” It is printed upon bank | note paper, is handy for the pocket, and enables the traveler to dispense with a hack or hunting a directory in order to find his way about the city. A glance shows the names and locations of the prominent, churches, hotels, places of amusement, and public buildings, also the location of the piers of all ferries, foreign, coastwise, river and sound steamers, The elevated and street railways are so clearly indicated by the lines, arrows and signs referring to the directory of the tamé, that fraveling in or out of the city is made easy even to those unaccustomed to city travel. Price 25 cents, GAME PROTECTION. PENNSYLYVANTIA.—At alate mecting of the North Philadelphia, Game Protective Association the annual election for officers was held with the following result : President, Henry R, Allen; Vice-President, John Clapp; Treasurer, 0. 1. Webster ; Secretary, J. BE. Byram, Micuiaan.—The following amendment to the game law was made at the last session of the Legislature ; Src. 1. That no person or persons shall pursue or hunt or Kill any wild elk, wild buck, doe, or fawn, save only in the Upper Penitisula, from the Ist day of Atigust to the 15th of November, and in the Lower Peninsula from the 15th of Sep- tember to the 15th of December in each year, or kill or de- stroy by any means whatever, or attempt to take or destroy any wild turkey, at any time during the year except in the months of October, Noyember aud December of cach year, or kill or destroy by any means whatever any woodcock between the 5th of July and the 1st of January, or an y prairie chicken or pinnated grouse, commonly called partridge or pheasant, or any wood duck, teal duck, mallard duck, or gray duck, save only from the first of September in each year to the 1st of January next following. : —John Foutch, the great coon-killer of Madison County Tenn., now in his sixty-ninth year, says that ‘‘ from roastin. 2 cartime to roasting-ear time,” he has killed, with the sid of two dogs, 269 coons. His neighbors pay the tax on his dogs. SPRINGFIELD, Aug. 11, 1877, Epiror Forest ann Srrmam: I have read Dr, John P. Ordway’s two letters concerning the Mass. game law, together with Mr. Minot’s timely sugges- tions. I am aware that the law is not perfect, but it is far from being as imperfect as Dr. Ordway claims. I am not one who believes that even with the aid of the Mags. Anglers Association a better law could have been passed last winter. ‘The sports- men of Massachusetts have to meet the entire hotel and saloon interest of Boston whenever an efticientlaw is asked for to pro- ect game, and this interest is backed by their money. We were beaten by them in 1876, and were obliged to concede to them the objectionable clause in the bill of this year, or be beaten again; and it was not because we lacked the large advice and accu- mulated wisdom of the ‘‘ Angler’s Association.” The sports- men knew what we wanted; wetook the best we could get and bide our time. The law makes possession prima facie evidence to convict. Dr. Ordway very kindly makes proclamation to pot-hunters and poachers that this means nothing—in substance, that an eyasion and a lie will pass muster in a Massachusetts court if stuck tolong enough. This won’t do. A cannot buy woodcock of B, and then when he is prosecuted say that B told him they were killed in town; but the game being found on his possession the statute, as it now is calls upon him (A) to control and over- turn the presumption of guilt put upon him by the illegal possession, and unless he can do so I believe the Courts would conyict, as they ought. It is a notorious fact that the game law is, and always has been, violated iz Boston with impunity, and simply because sportsmen in that city dono try to suppress the violation. lam aware that this is a strong statement, but the sportsmen there will concede it. Because it is the ‘*Brunswick” or the Parker 4 or *Young’s” who violate thus the law, most sportsmen, lay finger upon lip and ery ‘* hush.” Living as I do, one hundred miles from the ‘Shub,” I am importuned weekly by letters from sportsmen in and about Boston hailing me with the old Macedonian cry, “Come over and help us.” In reply I say, ‘‘ Help yourselves.” ; We keep this end of the State right, and I will give Dr, Ordway twenty-five dollars apiece for all the woodcock he can find in this county dead out of season. How much better it would be for Dr, Ordway to test the law by an experimental prosecution, energetically pushed by good counsel, than to sit on his seat and confess judgment without trial, t because I (he) should not personally feel will. ing to risk the reputation of our society by obtaining warrants under the present law.” If his Society exists solely to preserve its reputation, let us know it. The people and the legislature when it granted the charter of said society supposedits purpose was a different one, andif it was not, why then, dear Dr., in good faith have its title changed again. } Mr. Hallock’s comments on the law, and your editorial ones in the last issue are easy writing, but just tell Hallock it +is easier to write a book” than to engineer a perfect came law through a legislature. E. H, Lararor. —_—_—_— SUNBURY, Pa, EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM = ji fea ght “Verde Monte’s ” article on “‘ Migratory Quail,” in your last number (Aug. 2), should attract the attention of eyery club and every sporte- man in our northern latitudes, I intend to introduce it to the notice of our association at our very next meeting, and shall wateh ment of this experiment with the greatest interest, The value of acquiring a new variety fo our list of the ortyx family‘ which is capable of protecting itself from almost annihilation by the seyerity of our northern winters, is almost beyond computation While the cost is 4 mere bagatelle. Tothe sportsman who essays oper. field shooting as more pleasurable than the more arduous close cover any accession of new varieties and numbers will be hailed with delight and the ‘* Rutland Fur Co..” if its imtroduction proves the Success iti promises, will have conferred a blessing which should Make its ‘memory ever green.” A, F, Onarre, the deyelop- 9 —George Gillespie of Wayne County, Pa. in th : by, Pa. @ wood that town, recently had a severe encounter with a Be A The brate weighed sixty pounds jand® red, for ites in aoe fy pounds and; measured, forty-one rT OUR WASHINGTON LETTER. Woopeock Saootminc—Coremura Long-Range Ririe Crur —Bass Fisnivd—Snuoorine ann Fisuing At tun Vir- GINIA Springs, Ere. [FROM OTR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT | Wassineton, D. C., Aug. 18, 1877. Tih era woodeock (Philotela minor), the most deli- cious of allgame birds, is now quiteabundant in this vi- cinity, and many haye been killed within the past two or three weeks, It must be remembered, however, that woodcock shoot- ing though a beautifulis, at times, a very laborious sport,and the excessively hot weather has prevented many of our sportsmen from its enjoyment. Just now when the weather is close and sultry, the birds are found in the covered swamp, there being many such places within an hour’s drive of Washington afford- ing them excellent shelter. I have known of a few instances where six or eight have been killed in an afternoon, butithey are not so plentifulas they were in the days of Audubon, when he wrote of the woodeock as follows: “Tt is, however, killed in almost incredible numbers from the beginning of July until Jatein the winter, in different parts of the Union, and our markets are amply supplied with it dur- ing itsseason. You may at times see gunners returning from their sports with a load of woodcocks, composed of several dozens; nay, adept in the sport have been known to kill up- ward of a hundred in the course of a day, being assisted by relays of dogs, and perhaps a change of guns.” No doubt:they were very plentifulin some sections of the country at the time when he wrote, but the gameness of the bird, and ifs standing as a delicious morsel only served to make the persecutions against it the more perseveriug. The result is that they are rapidly decreasing in numbers. Wood. cock, if must be remembered, raise but one brood of young annually, and rarely more than fourin abrood. I have heard of nests being found with five eggs therein, but this. is not a frequent occurrence. The young birds begin to look out for themselves within a few hours after their appearance in the world, though they are not able to fly to any extent before three or four weeks. When about six weeks of age, however, although not fully fledged, they can fly with great rapidity, and it requires as much dexterity to kill them then as it does to dropan old bird. There has been a disagreement among ornithologists, I believe, as to the technical name for this bird, some Classing it as scolopaw, and others as Philohela minor, but the dissension is not limited to these learned gentlemen. A short time ago a gentleman from this city while on a visit in one of the neighboring counties of Virginia, went ont one afternoon for woodcock, having noticed many places where they might befound. Upon inquiry of his farmer friend he was told the birds were plentiful, and a piece of woods was pointed out which it was said they frequented. Further in- quiry developed the fact that his granger friend called our common woodpecker ‘‘ woodcock.” Soon, however, our city sportsman found the genuine bird, and bagged several before sundown. Uponhis return he displayed the birds with the remark ‘‘ Here is a true woodcock,” but his country friend, with a look of scorn, denied it, declarimg ‘that bird is a seven whistler, and it is no use to call it anything else.” Woodcock, like the snipe, see best at night, but I believe the former are more noctural in their habits. They feed principally at night, andare a more gentle bird than the snipe; besides snipe often take long and elevated flights during the day, while woodcock never fly, except at night, unless forced to do so to elude their enemies, and even then fly but a short distance. As before stated, they are found at this season in closely cover- ed swamps, buit in this locality it does not inhabit such places exclusively. At some seasons it is no uncommon occurence to find the bird in corn fields and other cultivated tracts in the Vicinity of swampy ground, and it often betakes itself to the woods torustle among the dry leayes and feed upon the insects and worins found under them. A few remain here during the winter unless the season is unusally severe. Most of them, how- eyer, are Off forthe South as soon as the ground begins to freeze, but return in early spring to breed. Their nest is care- fully concealed ina secluded place in low, thick,swampy woods or brakes, on the ground at the foot of a bush or sometimeson a. fallen log or decayed stump. It is formed of a few dry leaves or a little grass, just enough to keep the eges from the cold or moist ground, and in this latitude the eggs generally are laidin March. he female bird is consjderably larger than the male, but they fly with such rapidity that it requires great dexterity to kill them, tis well known that they feed principally on earth worms and insects; and it is said that a single bird will swallow more in the course of a night than will equal its own weight, its digestive powers, however, are great accordingly. Mer. Charles H. Laird is the fortunate winner of the Burnside badge presented to the Columbia Long-Range Rifle Club by Gol. J. O. P. Burnside, the President of the Organi- zation. There were four contests for the prize, participated in by Messrs Chas. H. Laird, James E. Bell, P. J. Lauritzen, Prof. Wm. Harkness and Col. Burnside. The badge is a beautiful piece of workmanship and attracts much attention, Tt is of gold, with enamelled face representing the target, On the reverse is the inscription “1877 Bourssiwe BADGE won by CHartes H. Larrp. Score, 180 177 184—d41. ° Distance, 1050 yards.” , The length of the badge is 13 inches and width } of an inch. It is surmounted by the monogram of the Club, ©, L. R. 0., in} a, - FOREST. Al ‘D gold tastefully interwoven, to which letters the pin is attached. Col. Burnside, the President of the Glub, takes a lively interest in the welfare thereof, and the badge was gotten up by him to be contested for, the terms being that one of the contestants must win it three times before it became his personal property. Each contestant had two sighting and forty-five scoring shots over the extraordinary distance of 1,050 yards, and at fhe first contest Mr, Laird was the winner ; at the second Mr. Lauritzen was successful ; at the third Mr. Laird again won, and at the fourth he took the prize. The Club meeis for practice at the range near Benning’s Station on the Baltimore and Potomac R. R.every Friday afternoon, and there are frequently many in- terested spectators. The organization is now affiliated with the National Rifie Association, having recently received the aftilia- tion papers, and it is in a very floutishing condition. There js a peculiarity about the black bass fishing in the Potomac near Washington noticed by many intelligent anglers during the past few years, and that is, that but few large fish are taken from the waters near the city. Three or four years ago it wasa common thing to catch bass above and in the neighborhood of the Little Falls weighing from two to three pounds, Now small ones are frequently taken, but it is not often that a fish weighing over a pound and a half is caught. Many who have noticed this express the opinion that the large fish ascend the stream to spawn and there remain, as fine ones are frequently taken in the headwaters of the Potomac, Shen- andoah and branches of those rivers. Letters from the Virginia Springs show that but few people are at those popular watering-places this season, but the vis- itors to the Springs inthe neighborhood of the Shenandoah River and its branches are enjoying excellent bass fishing, while at other places the trout streams in the mountains afford rare sport. There isno lack of variety as far as fishing is con- cerned ; all can take a hand, from the small boy of the hotel who successfully dangles the lively worm in a neighboring brook to the experienced angler who casts his fly for trout, or tempts the bass witha fat minnow. The mountains are full of wild turkeys and deer, and an occasional bear is met with. The young turkeys now are in good order and often afford good sport. ———§|_|_§| 2 Norice To SPORTSMEN,—Having received so many communications asking us for information in regard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall fake pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150, We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling fo sell a poor rod with a false enamel (made by burning and staining, to imifate the genuine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P, O. Box, 1,294.—[ A dp. ABBEY & IMBRIE, 48 Maiden Lane, Che Rifle. —— Crrepmoor, Aug. 18.—The Parker stn match at Creed- moor on Saturday last, gave the long-range men an opportu- nity for 1,000 yds. praetice, the conditions requiring 30 shots at 1,000 yds. Out of a possible 150 the scores ran: C# Blydenburgnh............... ABS) CMIBNOry. 7 Sa dew canara =e F Hyde....... ener te Sia Nees 132 FF. F. Millen... T Lamb, Jr....._ a Aor xr va 12% KR Rathbone... ms AL ALENS eigee pees ce hee oer P26 SCs MECISgia sss seccke hee vaulted W_GUBI yy sadeleeenstee = tr erard 123. TWO HM arrOtih OF ste aces so - 107 OL eVWiHREIS sa cusms suse esis yet 123) RH Keene. tit. ieee 102 TS Dakin..-.....<.0. sable ab stelle LAA TI CA PEL OUDY eae poeta oe ee aonte O4 HACD ORV On eee ctw ae ses eee yous 120 Tuesday, Aug. 21.—The first regular practice of the Ameri- can team and reserve at Creedmoor, on Saturday last, was certainly encouraging, despite an accident to Gen. Dakin’s piece, which prevented him from taking his usual high place, The scores stood : 800 yds. 900 yds. 1,000 yds. ‘Total, ETO We wan eng Rienmenieleasersrey salt sees j4 val 69 QI4 SAAC OMAN Oni. cee oes bak wine 68 3 68 209 CE Blydenburgh. oa iesDe 42 vel 206 AY 8 VBP aerate sat aniek Be ometalvad acopey FE Waa 14: 70 62 206 WVLELGACKSUTUEE es a etae ie tench eel irs 12 65 66 208 Pela He DONT cmipcietes Cane rine nee netee 72 69 61 202 PPC oBrucese ances oe ey par Se 69 66 65 200 INS CWE lles 120 S58 SORES ean se 73 64 62 199 SERIAL peg actewiniere wea seat a diaserees ce Seok 10 65 58 193 The Crescent City Rifle Club team from New Orleans were also down, and for the first time fired over the Creedmoor ranges. These scores are certainly very fair, and fairer than all is Selph’s 75 at 800 yards; ™ very good initial effort indeed. ‘The scores stood : 800 yds. 900 yds, 1,000 yds. ‘Total. Dudley Selph. orld 61 65 201 Wim Arms.... : 198 RG Byrich... 185 John M Renau 183 ET Manning... 178 Jobin Glyun, Jr 171 Tue Irish AMERIGAN Rie meet the Greenwich, Conn., Irish American Rifle Club in answer to the challenge published in our columns, and on Saturday last the following team was chosen: J. 1. C, Clark, J. i. Irwin, N. D, Ward, Corporal Cavanagh, H. L. Hoyer, Ed. Duffy, P. Farrelly, M. M. Maltby. Reserves—W. H. Mur- phy, J. F. McHugh, Sergeant Burns, - The visit to the Connecticut Inishmen will take place Wed- nesday, Aug. 29—the shooting to be at 200 yds. only. —For trains to Creedmoor Kifle Range, see time-table in advertising columns. We trust this will answer the numer- ous inquiries as to how to get to Creedmoor. Tue CRAck Crry SHors.—It is a curious fact, observes the Graphic, that the crack shots chosen to make up the Ameri- canrifleteam are natives of our larger cities. The Leather- stockings and Deer-slayers of the forest, of marvelous skill in drawing a bead, have disappeared. They are eclipsed by the man of the town, who doubles himself upon the ground like a patient suddenly stiffened in the writhings of cholera, and makes a central shot at 1,000 yards, Butthe mn le i a = == ; = man of the town has the most practice. He is stimulated — hy the prospect of a world-wide fame and high stakes. He — has a greater variety of targets and practice. There are targets and practices at’ the butts on the plain, and occa— sionally, in troubled times, tarzets and practice on rioters in the metropolitan streets. For the country marksman the wild turkey, deer and bear have nearly disappeared. Nor do rioters fill their places. An oceasional tramp, it is true, invites a shot, but does not come often enough to make the practice regular. For such reasons does the country marks- inan lag behind his compeer of the town. Tue New Hayen Raner.—Several informal meetings on the question of a reorganization for rifle shooting effort in New Haven have been held. On the evening of the 14th a final meeting was held at the office of Col. Smith, and a full organization effected. The name of the association was finally fixed upon as the ‘‘New Haven Rifle Association,” Its objects are to provide and maintain a suitable range for military and long-ranye target practice, and to encourage and promote the interests of this art. The annual fee was fixed at $3, to be payable in advance, The fee for life mem- bership was fixed at $10. The regular monthly mineetings of the Board of Directors on the first Friday evening of each month. No liquors or intoxicating drinks can be sold or offered as prizes on the grounds at any shoot of the associa, tion, The association starts off with some sixty members- having absorbed all the rifle associations in the city. The property of the old New Haven Rifle Association will soon be made ever to it formally. The price has already been agreed upon, and new ranges have been constructed in ad- vance. The grounds are cast of the Hartford railroad track in the rear of the Schutzen Park. Ranges from 200 yards up to 1,000 yards have been provided, but not furnished yet. j They will be furnished with targets and other appurtenances at once, and will have three 200-yards, three 500-yarda, one 800, one 900, and one 1,000-yards target. Officers were chosen as follows: President, Col. §. R. Smith ; Vice-Presi- dent, Capt. Frank Tiesing ; Recording Secretary, Col. §. J. Fox; Treasurer, Lieutenant Andrew Allen ; Directors, Capt. Doerschuck, Captain J. E. Stetson, J. M. Marlin and Major W. H, Layne, Jr. O. M. Winchester, James M. Mar- lin, E. M. Reed and Eli Whitney were chosen honorary members, The range will be formaily opened next week, New Haven.—On. August 8 a match with military rifles was fought on the New Haven range between teams of the Government Foot-Guards and the New Haven Light-Guards, resulting in a victory for the latter, the scores standing : New Haven Light-Guards, 200 yards. 500 yards. Tl LJ Kennedy, Captain of team...... 833445-19 O448 7-11 30 Private) MICrOy oss ees sees bsecdetd Boh 9 5-16 26 5 6 4—2f 47 Gorp RM Walker,............2.% Ad444-00 3444419 39 Private B ¥ Lewis............,......8 44 5 4—18 30827—8 25 Private H POIKOM, .....s0ss+-teeee DH 4438-19 TT8e4—8 27 Private; G INIGHOIS.2 8 a. Je oe eee cleeae 55444-9092 454 4 4—¥1 43 Priyate I’ O Bronson..,.2,.+.00-.-.3 443 4-18 035 4 294 BY POLAL IS. ewetne el upugh tase 23 her eck te See ED 102 «954 Goyernment Foot-Guards, 200 yards, 500 yards. 7] A Allen, Captain of feam,.,.........829334-15 4045518 35 Corp A JONDSON ....-. 2.6. eens c cease 303 3 3-12 48 08 4—18 25 Private J Bradnock,...<....,+ecse0ss 4053 5-17 337 4—10 QT Sergt Demming,........ "Swab eaey wate 2444 4-15 423 02-11 29 Private Andrewe...........+-. sesbce 4544 4-21 52002— 7% 28, Private Shepard............-..55 eet 442-16 843 4%5-15 31 Beret HMOVse a vecn avec cat eons 42343—-16 357 5 316 8u MORALS os ancem ans hits seein oie Sy eeesentlo 90 35 Willowbrook Lange, Conn,—The regular semi-monthly shoot of the Connecticut Rifle Association, at Willowbrook Range, Berlin, on Saturday, the 11 inst., was a very pleasant and satisfactory one. The long-range champion badge (ten shots each at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards) was won by George T. Judd, of Middletown, this being the second full score ut 800, 900 and 1,000 yards he has ever shot. The following were the leading scores in the long-range match : 800 yds. 900 yds, 1,000 yds. Total, 46 8 ist GT Judd, Middletown................ 47 3 B® Wessel, New B'n. ....s.00 csesen-+-044 46 a8 1/8 Orange Judd, Middletown............38 45 43 126 W Parker, New B'n...... s..0....-.-.43 38 42 135 WioHeBinnd pits sso eeeek see eh denen et 40 4 al 122 The mid-range champion badge was won by F. T. Stud- ley of Hartford on a perfect score of ten straight bull's-eyes, The All-Comers trophy, open to any rifle of .40 cal. oy under, and any trigger pull, was won by J. L. Woodbridge of Manchester. All the badges must be won three times to become the property of the winner. ‘he mid-range cham. pion badge has been wou twice by H. P. King of New Britain. It is proposed to arrange wu “‘ ladies’ day” on the range. Massacuuserts— Walnut Till.—At the third match for the Sharps’ mid-range rifle on the 14th inst., but few com-— petitors appeared. The distances were 200, 800 and 500 yards ; position standing at each distance; fiye rounds Mr. N. W. Arnold had Jed in the contest on a previous day, and Mr. J. B. Osborn also led in @ previous competition. Mr. L. W. Farrar led on this occasion, making 60 out of a possible 75. The following were the leading scores : 200 yards. 30 yards. 500 yards, ™ LW Parrarsseues 4 465-22 B3445—-19 24544 49 G9 S EURigg. coc eee ceee 444449) 4449418 449549 57 JH Osborn.......«: 3584-19 44454-2 42395 16 56 Maryvanp—Baluimore.—The first prize shooting for a Whitney 45-calibre rifle took place at the Patapsco Rifle Range, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Baltimore, on Sat., the 13th. The conditions were seven shots each man, 200 yards, open to all comers, any rifle, Creedmoor, rules, the member haying the highest score in the aggregate of three trials to become the winner. The scores were as follows: SE SOK: ab gaveN siete ra ssdasneb ware deen t na -5 3 44 38 4 599 TS BODISGE oy nae See vadenaececscl bivcn te eee ei aed 8 3 4 3-93 dB Armstrong......----.--. Ss onda oe suscsemessecee dod d 2 B dogs W oF Dayids0D. 0... eeese dente eseesessseeescneoeed BOD d 5 2 349 Hwd Melenior...... 1.0. ..ssseee Feet mA 444 4 3 495 GUL SMIth. yi esaeceesatedee pas 23 3 3 4 3-99 JJ Turner, Jr.....-- Hee 23 8 2 2 3-22 TAMVSUBVINEORS wawsncassseeculoee be 43 5 3 4 j-19 AV Canfield, Jr.... 340 4 3 )—17 W R Cunningham 23 2 2 $ 319 FF Vickers. 3 0 8B 8 3) 2-14 G A Kernan 33800 8 2418 L Detrish.... | 03803 4 0-13 Froamoor, WVew Orleans.—The last day’s shooting of {the New Orleans experts of the Crescent Cityul was ~done_in Tea! . f r y ~ = 4+. a - ND STREAM, the fourth competition for the Lilienthal Cup on the 12th | Prizes—ist, Grand Medal of the N. B. A, in gold, value #100 ; inst,, and as usual top scores were shown as follows : 4 80-5 8445656585555 511) TRG BYyrichiiveceessteens-.4 900-5 5558354565545 5 5—71'-208 1,005 63052645355 46 6-61 S08 45545555555 5b 472) Capt Dudley Selph........ 900-5 5446505465 556 567.195 1000045654445 3384344 456) J $05 4456440543655 5—0s Col John Glynn, Ir.-....4 9035534655403 445 4 565 199 Uino0-8 635445443543 5 4-09 SN—15 55555550654 5 5-63) ET Manning....., veesver> H—46.58443445555 4 4—64L198 1,004 3565355344500 5—56) 80-9 53555064453 5 5 b—64) Major Wm Arms,-... veers 900-3 BHXBR348565H55655-10-187 1,000-3 538554455346 4 p—o2 ( S000 344455590546 4 5-61) Jolin K Renand.....,.,...- 90-4255565% 55565 4 3674185 (ww0—4.4 355444352434 867 Light changing wind, shifting from 8 to 3 o’clock, and very troublesome, After the long-range competition, the following scores were made for the clubs; diamond mid-‘ange badge, 15 shots at 500 yards ; carton target ; possible score, 90 points; no sighting shots. RG Byrich:......-. ---.-5 465 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 & 6 6—S4 Jas Buckley 6 0446643444 4 4 4 4-6) Wi Arms... 66464455 65 4 6 5w —t4 Gussin. The erack shots of the Crescent City Rifle Club, of New Orleans, who haye been chosen as the team to represent the club and the State in the coming inter-State long-range match at Creedmoor, arrived im this city via the Pennsylvania Nail- road at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Dudley Selph, John K. Renaud, R. H. Hyrich, E, T. Manning, Wm. Armes, John Glynn, Jr., and Jas. Buckley. The last-named gentleman will act as captain of the team, Manning and Renaud forming the reserve. Upon the Frogmoor range, near New Orleans, these gentlemen haye made scores which leave the Creedmoor showings, excellent though they be, far behind, as a reference to our files will show. Col. Glynn is President of the Department of Public Works of New Orleans; Mr. Arms is a builder, Mr. Buckley is in the book trade, while Mr. Hyrich is a wholesale stationer; Mr. Selph is leading book-keeper and cashier of one of the largest drug houses in the city. The team have taken quarters at Hemp- stead, near the range, and will devote themselves to such drill and practice as will make a victory in the inter-State long-range match a sure thing for them—at least this is their intention, @atmorntA Rive Tram.—The sixteen members of the California team for Creedmoor met at San Bruno on the 12th inst. for the regular weekly practice, and succeeded in getting in yery good scores, though the day was unfavora— ble for good shooting. The members of the team are all ready and anxious to engage in the contest, though several of them will haye to sacrifice their little income during the time of absence, besides bearing the expense of ammunition for the long contests necessary to select the team and keep them in practice after selection. The time for departure had been fixed for the 22d, but it is now evident that an ex— tension vill the 29th will be necessary. This will give ample time for practice at Creedmoor, and the very hot weather of August will be avoided. The svores stood as follows, 10 Shots each distance < 200 yas, 500yds, Tl 200 yds. 500 yds, TE Carson...... 42 44 86 Capt Brockhoil, .39 4i) 79 Geo H strong....40 44 84 L Burrere,.....,.38 BY VW Olarles Nash....43 4) 88 JP Warren..-...41 36 qi Lieut Kobertson.4u 34 §2 Capt H J Burns. .44 33 Ti EP Oger. ..se0.--.40 41 8:1 Geu MeComb....47 BY 76 CP LeBreiun....41 Ly) BL Wim Wriplit..... aT 39 7 Jos W Maher... .43 43 $1 Hurry Hook.....36 39 45 EH Ladd... ....838 41 79 EN Shook, Jr. 5s 37 (5) American Arms For Turkmy,—Dhe Bridgeport (Conn. ) Metallic Cartridge Works haye lately shipped for the Turk- ish Goyernment thirty-two car-loads of cartridges. The balance of the cargo of the steamer carrying them was fur- nished by the Whitney Arms Company of New Haven. —The Rahway Rifle Club offer a badge to be shot for on their range at Rahway, N. J. Conditions: Distance 200 yards, position off-hand; rifle any within the rules. En- ‘trance fee, 50 cents, open to residents ot New Jersey ; two sighting and two scoring shots; must be won three times (aot necessarily consecutively) before becoming the prop- erty of the winner. The badye is on exhibition at the store ef Hi. 8, Harris, 177 Broadway. The first match will take place Aug. 30. —The Mohawk Valley Rifle Association of Utica has been picking its flints, and is taking on new life. A range on the Mohawk Flats, of over 1,000 yards, has been selected, which Mr, Hepburn pronounced one of the finest ranges in the coun- try. The association is becoming active, and is determined to make a record. Tur OrEEDMOoR FALL Menrina,—The following is the programme of matches for Fifth Annual Fall Prize Meeting National Rifle Association, Monday, September 10, 1877, and the following days, at 9 A, M., each day: Competition I— Judd " Match.—Offered annually, under reso- lution of Board of Directors, N. R. A., to commemorate the ser Yices rendered by Hon. David W, Judd in securing the passage of the Jaw by which the Association was enabled to secures its rauge. Conditions.—Weapon, auy military rifle. Distance, 200 yards. Position, standing, Hounds, seven. Entrance fee, $1. Open to all comers. Prizes.—1st, a trophy, yalue $50; 2d, a trophy, value $30; 3d, lite membership N, kK. A., transferable under the rules of the N. hi. A., value #25; 4th, cash #15; 5th, cash $10; 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th prizes each, cash $5; 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 14th, 18th, 19th and 20th prizes each, cash #3. Competitzon 1.—** Short Range” Match. Conditions—Open to all comers. Weapun, any rifle. Distance. 200 yards. Seven rounds. Position, atanding. Hutrance fee, $1, _ Prives—tst, a prize, valus $100; 2d, a prize, value $50; 3d, a lifé membership N. R. A., transferable under the rules of the N. R. A,, value $25; 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th prizes each, cash B10, #40; Sth, Yth, 10th and 11th prizes each, cash #5; 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th prizes each, cash pa. Competition ILt.—The **Champion’s*? Match. | f ‘Conditions—Open to all comers. Weapon, any rifle or rifles. Distances, 200, 600 and 1,000 yards. Rounds, ten at each distance, Position, standing at 200 yards, any at 600 and 1,C00 yeards. Hn- trance feo, #2, irae hy i shee ; Pale 9d, Grand Medal of the N. R. A. in silver, value #50; 8d, Grand Medal N. BR. A. in bronze, yaltie $25; 4th, cash $25; 5th, cash #20; Gth, cash $155 7th, cash S10; Sth, cash $5; Yth, cash +5; 10vhb, cuBh iS, Competition TV.—* Cavalry " Match. Conditions--Open to teams of seyeu from any troop or other or- ganization armed with carbines, of the National Guard 8. N. Y., vach being certified by their commander to be a regular mamber in good stunding of the troop ho represents, and to have been such on Jone Ist, 1877. They shall appear in the uniform of their corps (full dress or fatigne). Distances, 200 yards. Position, standing. Rounds, seven. Weapon, Remington breech-loading carbine, State model, with either oarbine or infantry ammunition. Trigger pull not less than sixponnds. Hntrance fee, $1 cach man. Prizes—iat, to the troop whose team makes the highest azrre- fate score, a water cooler, yalue $100; Yd, to the troop whose team makes the second highest ageregate score, 2, tent, presented by J. P. McHugh, 1,286 Broadway, New York, value ‘$45; 3d, to the troop whose team makes the third highest aggregate score, a trophy, valine #25, Competition V.— Gatling ” Match. Condaitions—Open to tems of twelve men from any regiment, or Battalion of the National Guard, State of New York, All competi- lors must be regularly enlisted members, in good standing, of the regiment or battalion which they represent, and must be certitied to have been such on June ist, 1877. They shall appear in the uniform of their corps (full dress or fatigues). Weapon, Reming— ton Btute Military Rifle. Distance, 500 yards. Rounds, seven. Position, any. Tintrance fee, $1 each competitor. Prizes—ist, to the regiment whose team makes the highest avore, a Gatling gnu, presented by the Gatling Gun Company, valued at $2,000, to be wou twice (not necessarily consecutive) be- fore becoming the winner’s property, the gun to be held fox the year by the winning corps. Wonin 1$75 by 79th Regt. team ; in 1874 by 12th Regt, team; in 1875 by 22d Regt, team; in 187b by 23d Regt, team. 2d, to the regiment whoss team makes the second highest aggregate score, a trophy, value 100; 3d, to the regiment whoxe team makes the third highest aggregate score, trophy, value 350. Conipetition VI.—* New York State National Guard ” Match. Condijicns—Open to teams of twelve from each regiment ux bat- talion of infantry of the National Guard of the State of New York, each man ‘being certified by bis regimental commander to be a regularly enlisted member in good standing of the regiment or bat— talion he represents, and to have been kuch on June Ist, 1577. All competitors must appear in the uniform of their corps (full dress or fatigue). Distanees, 200 and 500 yards. Position, stwnd- ing af 200, any at 500. Weapon, Remington rifle, State model. Rounds, five. Hutrance fee, Sl each mau. Where two or more teams from any of the Divisions of the National Guard (exelnding the Mivst and Second Divisions) shall participate in the above match, the one of such teums making the high¢sat score shall be presented with the prize offered by the State to such division Raden $100), nuless a separate competition shall have been provided for by the Inspector of Kifle Practice of such division. T’izes—ist, to the regiment or battalion whose team makes the highest aggregate score, the N. Y. State prize, a trophy, presented by the Commander-in-Chief, on behalf of the State of New York, yalnue $500; 2d, tothe regiment or battalion whose team makes thesecond highest aggregate score, a trophy, value $110; 3d, to the regiment or battalion whose team makes the third highest ag— gregate score, a trophy, yalue $75; 4th, to the regiment or bat- taliun whose team makes the fourth highest aggregate score, a prize, value gol. ; Competition VIL.—" Army and Navy Journal” Match. Conaitious—Open to teams of twelve from all regularly organ- ized military organizations in the United States, ineluding the Regulay Army, Navy and Marine Corps. All competitors to be regularly enlisted members, in good standing ot the Regiment. Battalion, Corps, or ‘’rvop they represent, and to haye been such on June Ist, 1877, and to appear in the uniform (full dress or fatigue) of the organization which they represent. Weapon, such militury rifle as has been issued at the public expeuse to the or- ganization which the team represents. Distance, 500 yards. Rounds, seven. Position, any within the rules. Hntrance fee, $1 each competitor. Prizes—ist, To the organization whose team makes the highest aggregate score, a Silver Trophy, manufactured by the Gorham Company, and presented by Col, William O. Church, on behalf of of the Army and Navy Journal, valued at $750, This prize is to be won three times before becoming the property of the winner. Tt will be held for a year by the officer commanding the winning corps. Won in 1873 by 24d Regiment, N. G.8. N. Y.; 1874, by 7th Regiment, N. G@. 8. N. ¥.; 1876, by 2d Regiment, N. G. 8, Uonn.; 1876, by 7th Regiment, N. G. 8. N. Y. 2d—A ‘Trophy ; value, $100, 3d—A Trophy; value, $50. Competition VIIL—* First Division National Guard’? Match. Conuitions—Open to teams of twelve from euch Kegiment or Battalion of Infantry in the First Division of the National Guard, 8. N, ¥. All competitors to appear in the uniform of their corps (full dress or fatigue), and to be certified by their Regimental Commander to be regularly enlisted members, in good standing, of the Regiment and Batialion they represent, and to have been such on June ist, 1877. Weapon, Remington Rifle, State model. Dis- tances, 2U0 and 500 yards, Jive shots at each distance. Position, standing at 200 yards; any position at 500 yards. Wntrance fee, $1 each man. Prizes—ist. To the Regiment or Battalion whose team makes the highest aggregate score, the N. Y. State Division Prize; value, $100. 2d. To the Regiment or Battalion whose team makes the second highest aggrepate score, a Trophy; value, ®75. 3d. Tothe Regiment or Battalion whose team makes the third highest agzre- gate score, a Trophy; yalue, $50. Competition (X.—" Second Division National Guard” Match, Conditions—Open to teams of twelve trom each NRegiment or Battalion of Infantry in the Second Division of the Nationa) Guard, 8. N.Y. All competitors to appear in the uniform of their coxps (full dress or fatigue), and to be certified by their Regimental Commander to be regularly enlisted members, in good standing, of the Regiment or Battalion they represent, and to haye been such on June Ist, 1877. Weapon, Remington Rifle, State model. Dis- tances, 200 and 500 yards; five shots at each distance. Position, staiding at 200; any af 500 yards. Wutrance fee, $1 each man. Prizes—‘l'o the Regiment or Battalion whose team makes the highest aggreyate scoie, the N.Y. State Division Prize; value, #100. 2d. Yo the Regiment or Battalion whose team makes the second highest aggregate score, a Trophy; value, $50. 3d. To the Kegiment or Battalion whose team makes the third highest ag- gregate score, a ‘Trophy; value, #25. Compelition X—" Short Range Team” Mateh. Conditious—Open to teams of five trom any reghlarly organized Rifle Club or Association, or Military Organization (1ruop, Bat- tery, or Company) in the United States. Distanees, 200 and 300 yards ; rouuds, seyen, and two sighting shots at each distance. Weapon, any Rifle or Carbine within the rules. Position, stand- ing. Hutrance fea, #1 each man. More than one team may be entered from the same organization, but same individual will not be allowed to appear in two teams. Prizes—To the team muking the highest aggregate score, a Tro- phy ; value, $50, 2d. To the team making the second highest ag pregate scove, a Trophy ; value, $25. 3d. To the team making the third highest aggregate score, a Trophy; value, $15. Competition XI.— Inter-State Military’? Match, Conditious—Open to one team trom each State and Territory in the United States, consisting of twelve men, chosen in such a manner as shall be prescribed by the Mulitary Authovities of such State or Territory, from any one or more of the regularly organ- ized Regiments, Battalions, or Companies of uniformed Militia, Hach team must be proyided with a certificate from the Adjutant- General of the State they represent, certifying that each of their number is a regularly enlisted member of their uniformed Militia, in good standing, and was such on the Ist day of June, 1877. | They shall appear in the uniform of their corps. Distances, 200 58 and 500 yarda. Position, at 200 yards, standing; aud st 500 yards’ any. Weapon, the anthorized Military Rifle in use by the National Guard of the State or Territory which the team represents. In cases where the State has adopted no particular model (which must be certified to by the Adjutant-Ganeral), the team will be al Jowed to use the riflein use by the Regular Army of the United States, or by the noiformed Militia of any other State. Ronnds, ten at each distance. Wntranece fee, $2 each man. Prize—A large bronzed '* Soldier of Marathon.” prasanted by tha Commander-in- Chief, on behalf of the State of New York, fo he shot for annually at Creedmoor, and to be held during the year by aa eae a eae) of the State whose ‘leam may win it ; value, ‘poo. Competition XII. Inter-State Long Range” Match. Jonditions—Open fo teams of fonr, from all Rifle Associations or Clubs in any State or Territory in the United States that may haye affiliated with the National Rifle Association previous to the match. Distances, 800, 900 and 1 00) yards ; 15 ahots al each dia— ftanee, without sighting shots. Weapon, any Stille within the Rules. Wntrance fee, $4 each team, ht Prize—A trophy to be held for the year by the suecesafty! team, which shall be deposited in some central place in tle State whose feam may winit. Hach member of the winning team to receive a. gold badge, presented by the N. R. A. Competition XTIL.—The “ Wimbledon Cup. Value, #500, Presented by the National Rifle Association of Great Britain to the N. BR, A. of America, fo b@ competed for on conditions to be decided upon by the National Association of America. Open to all citizens and residents of the United States, Distanaa, 1,000 yards. Thirty shots: no sighting shots. Weapon, any Rifle ee Rules. Position, any without artificial rest. Wnutranes @R, opi, To be held by the winner till the next Fall Meeting of the N. R. A,, when it will be shot for on the same conditions. Won in 1875 by Ifenry Fulton; in 1876 by Isaac lL, Allen, Competition XTY.—Long Range Match. ~ Conditions—Open to all comers. Distanees, 900, 1,000, 1,100 and 1,200 yards, Position, any. Ronnda, ten } with two sighting shots at each distance. Weapon, any Rifle. Wntrance fee, #— Prizes to be fixed. Steward’s Acgregate Prizes.—Tho following prizes, offered an nually by Va. J. H. Steward, of No. 406 Strand, W. C., London Bngland, the appointed optician to this aasociation and to the Na- tional Rifla Association and National Artillery Association of Great Britain, will be awarded as follows : F To the marksman making the highest agererate score in Com- petions V., VI. and VIIL. or V., VI. and IX., a Steward's New Camp Tkinocular Field Glass, as used officially at Wimbledon, value, $45. To the markeman meking the highest aperegate score in Competitions II., IIT, and X1Y., a Lord Bury Telescope value, $40. ; The following match hag been adopted hy the National Rifle Ag- sociation, aud will ba shot abot Ist of Octoher, 1877: exact date to be announced on Bulletin board during this fall meeting: “Military Championship Match, of the United States of Amer- ica.” (established 1877), divided into two stages. Gonditions—Tirst Stage.—Open to all members of tha army, navy or Marine Corps of the United States, or of the National Gmard of any State. Hach competitor to appear in the nniform (full dress or fatigue) worn by the organization of which he is gp member. Distance, 200, 500, and G00 yards. Rounds seven at each distance, and two vighting shots. Weapon, the authorized muilitary arm of the organization to which the competitor belongs, Positions, at 200 yards, standing ; at 500 and 600 yards, any with head toward the target, Entranc fees, 2, Prizes—tist prize. cash, $50. 59 prizes. each cash #5, $295, Conditions—Second Stage.—Open to the highest sixtyin the first stage. The winner of the first prize in this stage is entitled to the ‘Championship of tha United Stites of América” for one year. Distances, 800, 900 and 1,000 yards. Rounds, seyen at each distance, and two sighting shots. Weapon. special Military rifles, which will be issued on the range to each of the sixty com— petitors, the winner of the first prize in the fir-t stage to have first choice ofthe rifles; the winner of the second prize, the second choice, and se on. Two days will be allowed for competitors to practice. The rifles will be receipted for when issued, and nimst be returned to the Superintendent of the Range at the conelusion of each day’s practice, Position. any. Hntrance fee, #1. Prizges—ist. prize.—The “United States Military Champion- ship Grand Gold Medal,” presented by the National Rifle Assovia— tion, value $160, and cash #100—total, 2200; 2d prize, cash S40: 3d prize, cash, $25. Three prizes, total, $275. : “Tnternational Long Range” Match for the championship of the World—onen to riflemen of all countries. Thursday, Sept. 18th, 1877, Grst day: Friday, Sept. 14th, 1877 second day. Commencing each day at 1] A. a. r Conditions—Teams.—#Hach team shall consist of eight men- Members of the yarious teams participating must be native-born citizens and residents of the various countries they rerpectively represent, exceptin the case of teams representing a provincial territory of a government, in which case a residencein the pro- vince will be sufficient, provided tha member is a native-born gub- ject of the parent country, Rifles:—Any, not exceeding ten pounds weight. Minimum pull of trigger, 3 ponnds. Distances .--800, 900 end 1,000 yards. Nnmber of Shots.—Thirty at each range, by each competitor. No sighting shots. Match to last two days, Competitors to fire Bigee shots at each distance upon each day, commencing at 800 yards. Position.—Any, without artificial rest. Entrance Hee.—None. Preyions Practice.—Competing teams shall be allowed the use of the range for one week previous ti the match, but on the days of this match no person will be allowed to shoot on the range at any of the distances prescribed herein, except ak a competitor, Captains of the competing teams shall elect two referees, and the referees so chosen shall appoint an wmpire, whose decision in all gases, shall be final. J Prize.—An American Centennial Trophy. Such trophy to. ba shot torin sach subsequent year, upon the same terms, in the country of the team holding it, at such time and place aga said feam, or 4 majority thereof, shall prescribe. Hach member of tha winning team to receive a medal representing the trophy. Sights, targets, marking and scoring in the foregoing match to be according to the printed regulations of the National Rifle Auso- ciation of America. —According (o Voltaire, perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time. This is peculiarly the case in inventions and discoverles, For justance, B. ,T. Babbitt has been forty years im applying and perfecting his chemical science. Vherefore we have his new Toilet Soap, an article for the toilet and bath room that cannot be overpraised, for it unites every excellence. As atest, if 1s fonnd jo be fhe most admirable thing in the world for the délicate skin ol babies. — ddv. if eo —The national pastime of Russia is hunting wolves, a species extremely fierce and rapacious in their nature. It is said that since the serfs have been emancipated they are uuwilling to act as drivers in wolf hunts on account of the dangers at- tending the sport. Statistics show that in 1875, 161 persons were killed in that country by wolves, aud the loss in domestic animals from the same source ig estimated at $12,- 500,000 per annum.— Zz. —A red fox has been turned loose on Oak Island, and New Yori Sportsmen propose to haye a fox hunt there in the fall. ——— Game Bay anid Gui. GAME IN SEASON FOR AUGUST. Woodcock, Philohela miner. Black-bellied plover, ox-eye, Siyua- tarola helvetiva. Ring ployer, Xgialitis semipal- meta. Blilt, or long-shanks, HAimantoyws _ wigricollis “Ked-hreasted snipe or dowitcher, Macrovhamphus griseus, Red-hacked sandpiper,or ox-bird Tringa americana Gréat marbled godwit, or marlin, DLimosa fedou. Willet, Totanus semipalmatus, Tattler, Totanws melanoleucus. Yellow-shanks, Votanus slavipes. _ “Bay birds” generally, including various species of ployer, sand- miver, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayocete, etG., Coming under the eroup Limacole or Shore Birds. Many States Permit pramie fowl (pinnated grouse) shooting after August 16th, "The frequent alteration of game laws makes such con- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when ‘shooting on various kinds of game is permitted. We there- fore append the following table for reference : Pinnated — Grouse. ‘States | pRutted Grous® Quail. Woodcock. Sep 1 to Jan 15| Oct 1 fo Feb1/Ocil to Web 1 Oct 1 to Feb 1)Novi to dan 1)Nov 1 to Janj .jAugis to Dea'/Sep 12to Decis)\Oct 1 to Jani -|Augi4 to Oenl|Sep1 to Dec l)sep1 to Dee 1 -|Augz 15 toNovis |Sep 15 to Jan 1)Sep 15 to Jan 1 .{No Shooting | No Shooting. ‘No Shooting ».-/Aug 1 t+ Fehd Bx _ A law was passed in Nebraska last February, prohibiting the shooting of any kinds of wild bird except waterfowl, “snipe, waders and woodcock. No close season is specified for woodeock. Sept 1 to Jan 15 dJulylto Jani July lto Jan i July 8 to Noy 1 July 4 fo Nov 15 No fResitric- Octi to Jani tions. _ Smartt Bors ys. Lance Borz Guns.—As this subject is one of material interest to your readers, I may be pardoned if i lay before American gentlemen the experience of an English sportsman who has paid—con amore—a great deal of attention during a sporting experience of twenty-five years to this and Kindred gunnery matters. __ I may premise that the practical superiority in the field of the small over the large bores has loog been an axiom with “me. Years ago [ advocated their use in the columns of tlie 'Bnglish Feld, and not without some satisfaction have I of tate noticed that their use has hecome far more general in England than formerly. Shortly after my arrival in America, I became a subscriber to Forest Aanp Stream, and was imume- diately struck with wonder at the weights of the guns inci- dentally mentioned in your columns; 8 lb., 9 1b., and even 931b. 12 (1) gauge guns were alluded to, and as sporting Weapons of these weights are very rarely used by English “Sportsmen in any part of the world, I naturally concluded that American 12-gauge guns were generally made with long chambers and used with heavy charges, and were required to killat very long ranges. A subsequent examination, and a ‘more familiar acquaintance with field sports in America have shown me that this is not the case as a rule, and I have, there- fore, been somewhat inclined to believe that in very many in- Stances American sportsmen carry a good deal more metal ‘than is at all necessary to attain the range they require. It Seems to me that they use larger gauges and more weight to og gauge than need be employed. If an English gunmaker of repute were to tell one that he was unable to manufacture a 7 lb: 12-gauge gun which, with 34 drachms and 12 oz. of No. 5, should give a regular power of killing a partridge at 69 yards, I should set him down as either lazy or unskillful. Wow, very few shots at ordinary game are taken beyond 65 yards, and it is therefore clearly unnecessary to have a 12- gauge heavier than 77 to 74 lbs. Jf arange of over 70 yards ‘is habitually required, use a 10-gauge by all means, but even this gauge need not be heavier than 94 Ibs. for 5 drachms. I ami speaking of good guns, for cheap, inferior guns cannot be made both light and safe. The gunmaker who can give you & weapon, which though light, handy, and small in gauge is yet a powerful tool, is a thorough master of his difficult art. ‘Gunmakers do not willingly incur the extra trouble of mak— ‘ing these light, hard-hitting guns unless specially ordered, and they naturally expect a good price, for to make this kind of Weapon involves both cost and eare. _ ‘The first gun I ever used was a 16-bore, made by D. Egg, who was a noted maker in his day. It was light, but shot well ;*and many a long shot have I made at. widgeon and cur- lew, both birds wary and difficult of approach. Some years after I shot for four consecutive seasons with two brothers, who habitually used 18-bore MU’s, and better shooting or more frequent killing at long ranges, I have seldom seen. One of these, weighing about 61 lbs., was made by Tatham, of London, and the other, weighing about 6; Ibs., {by J, D. Dougall. In subsequent seasons I used a 14- gauge by Edwards, a 14 by W. Greener (W. W. G’s father), a 16 by Brazier of Wolverhamton, a 14 by Nock, a 19 by Dougall, and have shot in company with gentiemen who used Reais by W. Richard, Blanch, C. Lancaster, Lang, Moore and Grey, Purdy, ete, of 14, 16, and even 20 bore. Nearly all these suns were of the best quality, and I do not remember a ‘single complaint of want of range in these light, small-bored funs. An 18-gauge Dougall was the best small-bore I ever used with one notable exception, a 16-gauge Tolley ‘t Para- fon.” Before leaving Hneland in 1874, I determined to in- vest in a new gun, and, at the recommendation of a very ex- ‘perienced sportsman, intrusted my particulars to Messrs. Tolley. The result was that I received from them the gem the queen—of all the small bores, not only that I ever handled, but that Lever saw. It was a double grip, 16-gauge, fiud weighed just 6 lbs. 5 ozs. The barrels were of the very finest “‘tine Damascus,” the threads of the twist almost as fine as silk, and the tubes so elastic and thin that in drawing the cleaning rod sharply through them you could feel them ex- -pand under the closed hand, The pattern and penetra- tration were excellent, the symmetry and finish superb; not sone bit of space on lock-plates, lump, bammers, trigger- guard, strap tio stock, or heel-plate was left untouched by the ‘grayer’s tool,and the design, upon a ‘‘ Renaissance” model, was most beautifully worked out. Within a fortnight of my “having received it J attended a shooting party which had been brought together for the purpose of thinning the rabbits on the estate. We had to shoot from the seashore up the clifis, as the rabbits weve driven from their burrows by ferrets ; and as nearly all the burrows were over fifty yards from the ose the power of my gun was heavily taxed, yet I made excellent work with it that day. On subsequent occasions | that season 1 killed partridges, pheasants, hares, ete., quite dead up to sixty yards. Now, as such guns as this can he made, why should we sportsmen voluntarily undergo penal servitude, with hard labor, in cattying about, Wnder a boiling “Beptember sin, a 9 or 10-1b, gun? _ Very truly yours, Poruse Aisi, FOREST Since writing the above I have received the Wield of July 14 and 21, from which it would appear that in the fortnight’s shooting at the Gun Club and Hurlingham, London, Eng., Mr. J. 3. Dawall killed, with a 16-gaugeé, 5. Grant, 40 out. of 49 birds, and Lord Westbury killed, with a 20-gauge, Reilly, 60 out of 81 birds. The corresponding scores for the two under-mentioned gentlemen, who; from the distances men- tioned, appear to have used 12-gauges, and wlio are two of the finest of livine shots, are: Capt. Aubrey Patton, 50 out of 62; Capt. Forester Leighton, 64 out of 85. F. A. A Scurstirure ror Croke Borinc—AHnjield, N. C., July 20.—i notice in Forasr AND SrrrEAM AND Kop anv Gun that ““N.” wants experiments with harder shot, under the correct impression that many pellets are rendered useless by friction in passing through the bore, his experiments showing the shot cut nearly half away. The resistance offered by the shot which are against the sides of the bore must be reflected on the pellets in the centre of the charge, and all are more or less disturbed or broken in their original form. ‘There can be no doubt that chilled shot will make a better pattern, especial- ly in choke-bored guns, but as the fun I use is a cylinder (12 gauge), and always using soft shot, | have had to increase my pattern by other means, which is herewith given to your read- ers, who can accept it for what it is worth. It may be new to some of them at least. As well as [remember the idea was obtained from ‘ Hints to Sportsmen,” by Dr. EB. J. Lewis, of Philadelphia, years azo, when a Westly Richards fourteen-gauge muzzle-loader was considered the best and handsomest gun in the world. The paper shot cartridge was then used as 4 mere matter of con- venience in loading, but in later years | have used them from breech-loaders for fhe purpose of making better pattern and increasing penetration as well as to preserve a con)paratively clean gun throughout an entire day’s shooting. What we want is merely something which will move smoothly through the bore and protect the shot from friction, so as to preserve them as spheres. It is not desirable that the paper should hold together longer than it is in the gun, as it would then have the fault cf other concentrating cartridges (Hley’s wire), viz.: Of misplacing tle pattern—the fault of all smooth-hbore projectiles. lt is easy to make a few thousands of these during the dull times of the summer months. To make them for # twelve- bore, take a loading-stick which just enters a thirteen—bore, get No. 13 thin card-board wads and a few quires of ordi- nary cap paper, and eut the paper into strips 14x 44 inches. Now roll the paper (with the edge protruding + inch or more) around the end of the stick, paste down the edge, place a wad in on the end of the stick and fold the paper nicely over the wad and then hit it a smart rap on the table to crease the folds, withdraw the'stick and you haye it ready for loading. After making as many as you want fill with 1 ounce of shot, place on a thin wad and fold down as before. The design i cutting these strips of paper should be to have them of such lenuth as will lack 4 inch of passing twice around the roller, as the certain breaking of the cartridge depends upon this thin place in the cartridge—this is demonstrated by picking them up on the field unbroken elsewhere than Im this thin part. With 3} drs. of powder and one wad (Ely's dark-edge) on pow- derand one on shot they will positively always break, but with two wads on powder they will occasionally ball unless a larger charge of powder is used. We have used these from our left barrel for years, and always with great satisfaction. In using them on quail and woodcock they have seemed to me to pos- ses a power to kill unlike anything else. ‘There is less recoil, and a sharper, not louder, report. Hi. i. H. Massaocuuserts, Plymouth, Aug. 16.—The present month has been yery tayorable for bay-bird shooting, and more birds have been bagged than for many years past. On the 6th and 7th inst. we had quite a flignt of jack snipe, summer yellow legs, curlew, ting-neck plover, and some chicken plover; also a few teal. The first coot of the season was shot this week by Mr. Cooper Curtis, of Gun Rock. Our season for woodcock promisegs to open well the 1st. 8S. K., Jr. Salem, Mass., Aug. 20.—I am told by reliable persons that some good birds were shot at Hagle Hill, Ipswich, last week by a party from Peabody. Except this last there haye been few birds bagged the past six or eight days. Upland plover have been unusually numerous on Plum Island of later. Ad- yices from Wellfleet, Mass., state good shooting has been had ob blackbreasts; some haye been seen passing by Salem quite recently. A few uplands are found around the outskirts of our city, and turnstones on the islands in the harbor. Water birds, except terns and petrels, scarce. Hawks are commenc- ing their fall flights south; swallows are flocking, and things begin to look fall like. Last Sunday, a. m., while walking on the ii. R. R., I found three grass finches and one chipping sparrow within the space of a mile, killed by the cars, a rather unusual sight. Judging by the information obtained throngh brother sportsmen and what I myself seen legitimate sportsmen will have fair chances to try their skill on quail and partridge this fall if unscrupulous gunners do not take advantage of our sick same laws and shoot before the season opens. But to do any- thing in Eastern Massachusetts one must work hard. sb TEAL. New Yors—Hornelisville, Aug. 19.—We have been having some fair woodcock shooting since my last report, they have all been shot in the cornfields and we use cockers to flush them, It is said that the farmers in Potter County, Pa., are killing deer now and atall seasons of the year. JOHN. PENNSYLVANIA—Juniata.—A white deer has been seen in this neighborhood, and efforts are to be made for ils apture alive, Micm@an—Detrott, Aug. 18.—Wm. Holland and Geo. Avery were out gunning and made a bag of 31 woodcock. On the 14th inst. Jas. McAdam made the fine bag of 41 woodcock. Aug. 16, Jas. Skense of Windsor, with his favorite dogs (cock- ers) bagged 16 woodcock. George Avery on the 16th imst., took a trip to St. Clair Flats, to make trouble for the ducks, in about four hours time he bagged 34. RovzEr. Tows.—Advices from Jowa state that chicken shooting will be excellent along the line of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway this fall. Greene and Plymouth, on the main line, are good points, as is also Oelwein, on the Mil- waulee division. On1o—Cineinnati, Aug. 14.—The prospects of game in Ohio are very good. A friend, writing from Wapakonita, Auglaize Co,, says: “Quail shooting will be better than it has bee for years.” From Newark I have word that wood- dock are numerous and shooting fine. Synday, July 9, I de- Minnesovta—IMinneapolis.—Robert McMullen, of the State National Bank, is the first sportsman to report with a fine bag of prairie chickens, the result of a few hours’ shooting. NivApa,—Quail are very plenty in El Dorado Canyon. _ CAuirorntA—South Barbara, Aug. 14.—Deer are reported in great numbers on the San Julian. - me Se PIGEON MATCHES. —Capt. Bogardus shoots at Newark, Ohio, Aug. 29, and at Crawford, Ind,, Aug. 30 and 21. Rope Istann—Newport, Aug. 17.—Challenge match be- tween the Philadelphia and Narragansett gun clubs; teams of five men, 25 birds each, 28 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, Hurlingham rules governing. Summary: 7 - Narragansett Club. a Martin Stanburn:.....001111111111111111111011—91 EW Dayis....... -.1101011101011111710601111 121-49 Perry Belmont,...-.11111111111110101100110 0-18 Travis Van Buren... 110110011011 01110111014 117 S$ H Robbins,........, LO0L11700111111010101111 046 Philadelphia Club, John A Brown.......11102114111111110011111011 20 George 8S Gerhard....1 11010011601110111101111 1-18 EB Grubb _........1101011011010111011101114 417 Hodolph Bllis........ TOL7T11011011011011010111—-17 John King..-...-.-..01010011111010601010011 1-13 Total killed—Narragansett Club, 91; Philadelphia Club, 85, Newport, Aug. 21.—Narragansett Gun Club grounds. Match for the $500 subscription cup: ten birds each, twenty-eight yards rise, Hurlingham rules. THE SCORE. GBIMObre: beac ese ee ete 1D eR UMEUON GS fata. ore; week seca. 8 TEES SVE ELE Leslee ne bate eineeaes. cd LU ARE STC H oo ec claiee head oe een R PRT E Ve De) MOTs veka toee suk ey sy HORSE GOTH SUG, ites emotes sean e ts See Ti Tavis Van Buren se? “Walter Bindenie: 2) ae § S H Robbins....... ead POM IBALONT sy Roce menos tasers O Lawrence Guriigs).). 02.220... 9 On shooting off ties, Belmont took cup and Halleck second money. Connecricur, Willewtook.—It is proposed to add a new feature to the attractions here by providing for trap. glass- ball shooting and so to bring out the shot-gun experts, Marc FoR THm CHAMPIONSHIP BApG@E.—Lone Isuanp.— Parkville, Aug. 16.—The first match for the badge for the wlass-ball shooting championship of America resulted in the appended score. The entries were at $10 each, the winner of the badge to receive $10, the second $20, the third $12, and the fourth $8. The match was shot from three traps, placed ten yards apart, eighteen yards rise, and one hundred glass balls: BOS arouse run as st = eeepc anne seer eeeley seserveeeed 677458 6 4 9-61 DO TE SA eee Seas s Sober 4 sachs sa 3469 6%65646 &—50 Gildersleeve........ tht wheter: neeee ercenees Db FT 4A.45 3-6 § 4-47 [PHOMIPBOW Ss vr cemie s bose Wer rscicetess Sas kes ee sins oe 55563363 .6 (—45 Talbot. 2... 2 OPO pa oe eeseee ed BHAZQ24 45 T—40 traps not pene derstand that New Jersey—Paterson, Aug. 21.—A series of handicap matches were shot on the Olympic Grounds. The first event of the day was amatch of fifty glass balls each, between Ira A. Paine and Mr. C. Reinhardt, of Paterson. The result wis a tieon 37 balls. The balls were filled with white feathers which scattered as successful shots were made. The trap used on this oceasion was the new Huber, which throws the balls from behind a screen and in every direction, so giving the shooter no idea in what way they are coming, Kexrucky—Covington.—The gun club of Covington held their annual shoot on their grounds on Thursday, August 16. The shooting opened with the club badge competition ; 10 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary : @ Havern......... awe geuhyn per D: “VG AT Eis ocean doede pane eie see arte eodl T Gutierrez...) vese askew deseo 8 CG Hayerns.... Kis Batre acta boane a Ay ert] Chile inOhSnaeers esses sels eee an 8 OO Ludden.........: eg He oy BO oie) Up er ae ries Se tee 0 MiCOOnK aire perae-ee eee yeah ere 2 AVE CKy te ecel tek bebe meas weeed (OOD WIG: en cae su nase dae basauntgite w Sweepstakes of glass balls; 10 balls each, 50 cents entry, 15 yards rise, GUTAGTROZs bcs cevc estes ance eet ee LU UDO soon aeakls mess vases een GL Birch..... esp iethailee Selenite BA rast ans ga ative ees Fi 8 sed dee 5 Ri gMiyG Glare pels shade ey elias ont EGOS Se acess tat ee nets tegen eee CCHAV Gre sss 20s, ceame ee emataacns 7 J. LAWRENCE, lows.—Des Moines.—On the 8th of August the Sports— men’s Club held their second semi-annual pigeon match for the champion badge. T. D. Booth was the first victor in the friendly strife, winning the badge six months ago. The shooting was the poorest the club has been guilty of for some time, the birds beimg very strong and lively and nearly every one wasatoiler. The scores of some of the best marksmen look sick. Mr. Fred. Blixt was the victor, win— ning his laurels by fine shooting, for his birds flew in all directions. Prairie club rules, 21 yards rise, 80 yards boun- dary, ‘The following is the score: FB OD Booth....-...----easenetece eed FB BliXbi ese sete wrncsesceser sees ne QL) WIGKISSON sist eee tes enres see aft LWT TOPIC So cpe's wad eee ee stl nen Fay Harry Sminythe........-...-.--.,-.7 Wm, Langléy....-:.-.- saree ig ect JW Thornton....-.....-...-.....5 Samuel Lowe.... Bh eas ahoa iy O GN Gilmore........ hes settee 7 GL Hagon.... etuns ann tt WA Peresyal..c5 ccs. etnec seems 3 EM Morrison. A F Vincent.........5-. +--..6 EE Ainsworth A Bryatis.+-.eeee csateesreeens,0) WA Reimige....- sees. es sees This was followed by a match (sweepstake) for $75, double- gun, breech-loader, Wesson, maker, five birds, Vincent... ---3 Hills. 3 Thornton -»-1 Eason 2 Lowe... -o Ogilvyii 4 Ainsworth 1 Gilmore. 2 SMYTHE... .-- ++ eres ener ener ee cee 4 Morrison. 3 Bird... She thbeneenet Ds RCMP Sone wr Sheldon... ..naceespssseeee-- -.4 Blix A Pie ee ae tis h The tie between Lowe and Bird was settled by arbitration. The day closed with a sweepstakes for three prizer, with the following score: TOW® ces eee pn eneas std adel ds fBaraival Ashes. oe L071 08 Vincent...--.:.-.+..-.1 O11 1-4 Dnttle,......0....1.....1001 0-2 HUB ep eens: <0 ase «cee 1110-8 Blixt.. . 1 1 2 Remlf,...ee--eeaes-se 1 111 0-4 Winter 0 USO, fica tatr is cpee nel 110 Id S, Lowe drat prive Wy A. Reinig second, and Pred, Bilxt wird, ta -secerevsened 0 POO haw eee = = “~~ - a Sea and River Fishing. FISH IN SEASON IN AUGUST. oj FRUSH WATER, Trout, Salmo fontinalia, SALT WATER, » Sea Bags, Seicenops ocellatus. Salmon, Salmo salar. Sheepshead, Avelosargus probato- Salmon Trout, Salmo conjinia, cephalus, Land-locked Salinon, Salmo glover7, Striped Bass, Noccus Uinneatus, Grayling, Thymallus tricolor, White Perch, Morone americana. Black Bass, Migrepterus salmoides; Weakfish, Cynoscion regalis. M. nigricans. Binetish, Pomatomes saltatria. Masealonge, IMsox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybiran muaterwla- Pike or Pickerel, Hsoat luctus. tum. Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens, Cero, Cybium regale. Bonito, Sarda pelanys. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, FisH In Marxer.—Fish of all kinds are very abundant. Spanish mackerel are being canght in large quantities off Long Island. By the last steamer fram England, Mr. Blackford re- ceived a fine lot of English soles and turbot. Our quotations for the week are as follows: Striped bass, 18 to 20 cents per pound; smelis, 20 cents; bluefish, 8 to 10 cents; salmon, frozen 25 cents; mack- erel, 10 to 35 cents; weakfish, 10 cents; white perch, 15 cents; Spanish mackerel, 15 cents ; green turtle, 12 cents ; halibut, 15 cents; haddock, 6 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; blackfish, 15 cents; —herrings, 6 cents; flounders, 8 cents; porgies, 10 cents; sea bass, 18 cents ; eels, 18 cents; lobsters, 8 cents; soft clams, 80 to 60 cents per 100; Longe Island trout, 50 cents; Canada do., 25 cents; sheepshead, 29 cents; whitefish, 15 cents; hard shell crabs, $2 per 100; soft crabs, $1 per dozen; frog’s legs 35 cents per pound, FISHING UP THE JORDAN. Onicaco, Aug. 8, 1877. Eprror Forms: anp Srream: Ho! for Michigan, the home of the little fishes—where the speckled trout and grayling abound; where the cool spriugs und dense forest temper the rays of a July sun—whose nights are so cool that sleep is so refreshing, there the tired, wearied brain gladly seeks the rest desired in the city, Thus we soliloquized as we trod the deck of the fine Goodrich Steamer at the close of a smoking-hot day in mid July ac— companied by the wife and youngsters. We were going north on our fishing trip. Proceeding up the G. R. aud 1. R. R. we found several parties on the same errand. We noticed “with pleasure the fine fishing tackle many of them had. Here and there we noticed an Oryis rod anu reel in the rack overhead; but something pleased us better than this--it was that so many ladies accompanied their husbands, and took so much care of the fine rods that we suspected they in- tended to cast a fly in these famous waters. 'lowards even- ing parties began to drop out, Some went to Traverse City, otuers at Kalkaska to fish in the Boardman; again another party was dropped at Boyne Falls. ‘he train left us in the midst of a dense forest. One house did duty for a country store, post-office, and station; and general intormation could be obtained here of the whole country around it. Soon we Were at home at the supper table in a comfortable farm house. Our Michigan appetite appeased we began to arrange for fishing. We are not strangers here; fishing four seasons has given us some acquaintance with these hardy setilers; and we can obtain the best information of uoted trout streams and creeks ; but this year we want to go up the Jordan ; so meet- ing a friend in Petoskey by appomtment, we went to Oharleyoix, then by steamer to 1he mouth of the Jordan. Taking along our own boat we found, truly, ‘Jordan a hard road to travel,” but the fishing is splendid, and well repays the many wearying hours of pulling to get up against a sharp current. Aiter getting up about nine miles one can fish all they want. Parties up there caught from thirty to fifty each rod per day, while away up the river it is common to take more than one hundred a day, but the best fishing place is up above Websters, where fish can be caught by the greenest hand that ever wielded arod. Besides this beautiful Jordan there are many other creeks and streams that abound in fishes, Wecaught anice mess of speckled beauties in a creek not knee deep, yet a rushing, boiling little stream, all rifles and trout holes, the water intensely cold, and trout measuring twelve inches long, with plenty of fight in them. ‘The best place to get to these streams is to take the G. R. & LR. R. to Boyne Falls, thence by steamer to Charlevoix; get a guide who furnishes a boat, ete., then for a long pull up stream to the fishing grounds. To those who do not mind a little rough riding and wa:king, write to Perry Andreas, of the Mance- ona House, Antrim County; he can procure you a team that will take you to head of the Jordan. Mr. Andreas is a fisher- man, and is always willing to help others by hisadvice. By writing him early in the season he can procure you a boat, it needed, so that you drift down with the current and fish as you go down. Further, I would say go early in the season. Any one going in August will find the trout pretty well edu- cated. June is the best time for trout, though there are times when they will rise to a fly quite eagerly. 1 found the white miller, coachnian and iy very taking flies, but a small piece of salt pork or the ventral fin of a trout will take more sh thanany flyin your book. Jn conclusion, ‘* Any one who has ever fished in this region will want to come again.” Norman. Se - f Maiwe—Parmachene Lake.—1 feel it a duty I owe to the large and genial fraternity of gentlemen who ‘‘dare trust in Providence and go a-angling,” to recommend the many advan- tages of Spofl. Flimt’s camp. ‘he fishing is excellent in June, but Tam told that in September it is superb. The Rangeley and Richardson Lakes are well known, and their claims have been thoroughly advertised. A writer on the subject of these lakes, in-a recent number of Seribner’s Magazine, says, in et- fect, that west of the Rangeley lakes, in an almost unvisited solitude, is Lake Parmachene, toz§which the adventurous Sportsman might penetrate by rowing sixty miles up the Me- galloway River. ‘Lhe writer promises such a one grand sport, ‘but intimates that three weeks would be necessary to make the trip, and implies that the place is somewhat inaccessible. The ‘Writer is partly right, and partly wrong. He does not exag- getate the resources.of the place, The wilderness is grand, FOREST AND SihihaM, the unbroken solitudes are impressive, the scenery that one looks upon as he treads his way up the crooked Magalloway —that winds and turns like a second Meander—is picturesque and varied beyond expression, full of strange lights and shades, delightful surprises, weird glimpses of sunlight weaying its meshes of gold, with the cavernous solitudes of the woods that stretch off in dark and mysterious perspective ; and, above all, there is d sense of novelty that is an inspiration. You seé the great primeval forests, you feel that these solitudes have never been inyaded or spoiled by civilization. As might be expected, the fishing is extraordinary. One Juke that we camped upon had never been visited by anglers before last, summer, and was a solitary place—the haunt of a royal race of trout. Im the clear depths of that lake the trout had never been disturbed save by the plunges of some predatory hawk, and for generations had been permitted to die of old age. It is believed that they are in no respect surpassed by those of Rangeley. ‘hey are caught three or four pounds in weight, and not infrequently are those found which kiek the beam at five to seven. ‘Chey may be taken by the artificial fly, and indeed no other lure should be used. ‘The locality is notinac- cessible, nor is the journey aught else than delightful im the extreme. The waters of the Rangeley region flow into U mbagog Lake, and thence westerly into the Androscoggin River. Just be- low Lake Umbagog, and almost in‘sight of it, the Androscog- gin receives the waters of another tributary from the north, known is the Magalloway lIiiver. About sixty miles up the Magalloway is Parmachene Lake, and within a short dis- tance of the lake is the log camp of ‘T. 8. Flint, the very centre of the best fishing und hunting of the entire region. Vhe camp in question is a well-constructed loz-house, and is provided with good beds, an efficient cook, and with all need- ed comforts. Sportsmen will do well to make this camp their headquarters from which to start out on camping expeditions. Flint is an expert guide, and ove that loves nothing so much as good sport. In one eddy, on the Magalloway, not a quarter of a mile from Flint’s Camp, a gentleman toid me he counted no less than two hundred trout, varying in weight from two to six pounds. T. 8. IHlint, called “ Spoff ” for short, has invested considerable money and labor to make his camp comfortable, and is ready to welcome and entertain all who come, He has also eut carries to different localities. His appointment by different parties as supervisor bf the forests and the lumbering interests of the region affords him special privileges and prerogatives. The best way of reaching the -wildernessis to take the Boston, Concord and Montreal R. K., and go to Laneaster, N. H.; thence you may proceed without delay to Groveton Junction on the Grand Trunk R. R., thence to North Stratford on the Connecticut River. Here you will find a stage ready-to take you twelve miles up the Connecticut River to Colebrook, N. i. This will end the first day’s journey from Boston. ‘The next morning earlytakethe stage for Errol Dam on the Andro- scoggin, where you arrive in time for the steamer that runs up the Androscoggin and Magalloway to Brown’s Harm, where you take a conveyance eight miles up the Magalloway to Azis- coo Falls; at this place you will! find @ nice camp, jus finished, where you spend the mght. From here to Spoit Flint’s camp on Parmachene Lake, is about torty-five miles. Waking a guide and boat, you may, by hard work, reach Spoti’s in a day, though it is better totake two. Spoff Flint’s address is, ¥. L, Flint, Wentworth’s Location, N. H. Letters thus ad- dressed will be forwarded to him promptly. HH. ©. 8, Mount Desert, Aug. 20.—Sharks are being caught off Baker’s Island. ‘lhe sport is excising and furnisues amusement for quite a number of yachtsm:n. Movrments or tHe Fisninc Purmr.—For the past week the number of fishing arrivals at this port has bzen 18 from the Banks, 34 from Georges, 28 from Shore mackereling trips und one from the Bay St. Lawrence. Toval, $l. Ieceipts, 1,035,000 lbs. codfish and 420,009 lbs. halibut irom the Banks, 510,000 lbs. codfish and 14,000 lbs. halibut from Georges, 400 bbis. Shore mackerel, 210 bbls. Bay do,—Cape Ann Adver— tiser, Aug. 17. Mass.—Boston, Aug. 15.—Tuesday was 1 most exciting day on the Merrimac. ‘he river wus full of horse mackerel, which had come in from the sea to feed upon the menhaden. They were breaking water in every direction. li. PAGH, G, P. & T, A., Grand Rapids, Mich. A, HOPPH, Hastern Passenger Agent, pein . 16 Market Street, Philadelphia, , j7-3t TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANTA R.R, CO, Respectiully invite attention to the superior Eacilities afforded by their lines for reaching most of the TROLLING PARKS and RACH COURSES in the Middle States. ‘hese lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINdS, «void the aim— calties and dangérsuf restiipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steeliracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSVORHAD without failnre or injury. The lines of Péennsylvani Railroad Company #150 reach the best Jecalities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION TICK HTS are sold at the offices of the Company m all the principle cities to KADER, RENOVA, BED- FORD, ChisSON, RALSTON, MiINNEQUA, and other well-known centers tor Trout Wishing, Wing Sheoting, Hunting, Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST revownert for SALT’ WATER SPOR’ AFTER PIN AND FHATHER, L. P. FARMBR, Gen’l Pass. Agent. FRANK THOMSON. Gen’) Munger, tebl7-ut aud Swill EW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, IN White Mountains, Mount Manstield. Lakes Memphremagog and Willoughby, Montreal and Quebec. Shortest, quickest ancl most pleasant route, Steamers C, H. NORTHAM and CONTINEN- TAL Jeave Pier 25, Kast River, daily (Sundays ex- cepted) at 3 Pp. M. (28d st., H, R., 8:16 P.M.) and 11h P. M., connecting withtrains on wharf at New Hayen for above and intermediate places. Sassengers taking 11 », M. steamen (except Saf- urdays and Sundays) can reach White Mountain, Lakes, etc. next afternoon. Tickets sold and baggage checked at No. 944 Broadway, New York, and No. 4 Court Street, Brooklyn, Full particniars at office on Pier, RICHARD PEUK, Sup’t. EW JERSEY AND N@W YORK RAILWAY.— Leave New Ycrk via Hrie Werry, foot of Chamb- erp street: For Hackensack—7:45, $:45 A. M., 1:00, 4215, 5:15 and 6.30 P.M. For Nanuet—%45, 845 A. M,, 1:00, 4:15 and 6:15 P, M. For Spring Valley—8:45 a, M., 1:00, 4:15, and 6:15 P.M. For Haverstraw and Stony Point—8145 A, m., 1:00 and 4:15 Pp, M. For New York City—7i45 A. s, 1:00, 4:15 and 5,15 P.M. Sundays—8-45 A.M. and 6:45 P.mM,, stopping at all stations. These trains leave Twenty-third street as followa 7:45, 8:16 A, M., 12:45, 3:40, 4,45, and 6.15P.M, Snn- days, 8:45 A.M and 6:45 P.M. A Theatre ‘rain on Saturday night only at 1145 P,M., from Twenty-third street, aud 12 Mid. frum Chambers street, which goes through to Stony Point, Stopping at all stations, Excursion Tickets can be provured at Erie Ticket Offices, foot of Chambers street, All trains leave the the Erie Depo t in Jersey City. Commutation Tickets, at low rates, at the office of the Company, Payonia Ferry, Jersey Gity. See Pocket Time Tables. Until further notice, the Trains of this Road will not wait for the Twenty-third street beats. May 17-tf L. D. BRUYN, Supt. TONINGTON LINE, FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS BAST, REDUCED FART: Hlegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foor day St. at_ 5:00 PM. NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN YEARS. Tickets for sale at all privecipal ticket offices. State rooms secured at offices of Westeott Express Com- pany, and at 863 Broudway, New York, and 333 Wash- ington St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE. Freight only, steamers leave Pier 87, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via cither line taken at lowest rates, L. W. FILKINS, G. P. Agent, Ds, BABCOCK, Pres, St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn Railway. QUICKEST, " CHEAPEST AND BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing and connecting with all Hast and West Lines in Iowa, running through some of the finest hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quail, Sportsmen aud their dogs taken good care ot. Reduced rates on parties of ten or more upon applitation to Generat Tieket OMice, Cedar Rapids, C.J. IVES, E. F. Winstow, » Gen, Passenger Agent, General Manager, 92s tf CHICAGO & ALTON RAILROAD, THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicage to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS, #IRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN HVERYTHING, _SPORTSMEN will find splendia shooting on the line of this road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, nail, ete. Connects direct at Kansas City with the ansas Pacifle Railroad for the great Butt . telope range of Kansas and Colerhdes a ee Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Sportsmen. ‘ JAMES CHARLTON, ~~ General Passenger Agent, . Chicago, hie, / ot (0.8) Gunpowder, Gunpowder. ORIENTAL POWDER. MILLS MANUFACTURERS: OF ALL KINDS OF GUNPOWDER Office—13 BROAD STREET,:,BOSTON, | BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING, WILD FOWL SHOOTING, % . WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) ” The * Oriental” powder is equal to any made: no expense is spared to make the best. _{ BRANCH OFFICES, \ ' J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. Y Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, I. C.J. Chapin, Agent, 218 Locust St., St. Lonis, Mo.! Agencies in the principal cities in the United States. Laflin & Rand Powder Co. Ne. 26 MURRAY ST,, N. Y., Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers of Orange Lightning Powder. No. 1to %, strongest and Cleanest made, in sealed 1 }b. cani-ters, Higher numbers specially are recom- mended for breech-loading guns. Orange Ducking Powder, For water-fowl], [strong and clean. No. 1 to 5 in mInetal Kegs, 63g lbs. each, and canisters of 1 and 5 lbs, each. Orange Rifle Powder. The best for rifles and all ordinary purposes. Sizes, FG, FFG and FFFG, the last being the finest. Packed in wood and metal kegs of 25 lbs., 1234 lbs, and 6% Ibs., and in canisters of 1 1b, and 4 Ib. All of the above give high velocities and less residnum than any other brauds made, and are re- commended and used by Capt. A. H. BOGARDUS, the ‘Champion Wing Shot of the World.” BLASTING POWDER and ELECTRICAL BLAST- ING APPARATUS. MI ITARY POWDER of all Kinds on hand and made to order, Safety Fuse, Frictional and Platinum Fuses, Pamphlets, showing sizes of the grain by wood cut, sent free on application to the above address. Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. SPORTING BRANDS—E£ureka, Continental, * Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S, Standard. The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOBN P. LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- angen Cornhill and Brattle street, Boston, Mass. Jyilt English Sporting Gunpowder. CURTIS & HARVEY'S DIAMOND GRAIN. Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Superior Rifle, Enfield Rifle, and Col. Hawker’s Ducking, W. STITT, 51 Cedar street, N.Y. Agent for the United States. ishing Carhle, Conroy, Bissett & Malleson 65 Fulton Street, New York. Factory—Foot South sth Street, Brooklyn, HE, D. Six Strip Hexagonal Split RODS, ENAMEL ALL PRESERVED ON THE OUTSIDE, QUALITY GUARANTEED. The annexed list will show the reductions we have made. We quote ; Form- erly. Now. Fly Rods, 6 strips, 2 EUS tess Resets $40 $25 Ply Rods, 6 Strip, 3 tips, and duplicate CIs eRe coe 55 35 Black Bass Rods, 6 Strip, 2 Tips...... 50. 30 Black Bass Kods, 6 Strip, 3 Tips and Duplicate Joint... 65 40 Salmon rods, 6 Strip, DP ATUPS fae vecesecsinn 80 50 These Rods are, in all their parts, WHOLLY MADE BY HAND. Positively no machinery is used in any part of their construction, t- SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We have but one grade of these Rods—the best in the market. THE HAZARD POWDER CoO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hiazard’s “* Electric Powder,? Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point of Strength and cleanliness, Packed in square canis~ ters of 1 lb. only. Hazards “‘American Sporting.» os. 1 (fine) to 3 (coarse). In 1 lb, canisters and 63 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shot- guns. HMazard’s ** Duck Shootings.” Woz. 1 (fine) to 5 (course). In 1 and 6 Jb. canisters and 634 and 123¢ Ib. kegs, Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. Wor field, forest or water shooting, it ranks any other brand, and itis equally serviceable for muzzle orbreech-ioaders, Hazards ** Kentucky Rifle.» FPG, FFG, and “Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs of 25, 1245 and 6% lbs, and eans of 5lbs. FFFG is also packed in land 2¢ lb. canisters. Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG is the standard #ifle powder of the country. Superior Minines and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL: GRADES FOR #XPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR BROOK, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prominent city, or wholesale at our office, % , 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. THE New Dittmar Powder. THE CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD For all off-hand shooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on accouut of liftle recoil and report, “Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke. Un- equalled furrapid firing, asit does not foul and heat uj) the barrel as black powder. Great accuracy, penetration and good pattern, Safer than black powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Nezrowset, Mass. New YORE, July 10, 1877. EpDITOR FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN: PHILADELPHIA Fishing Tackle House. A.B, SHIPLEY & SON, Manufacturers of FINE FISHING TACKLE A Specialty of the . Celebrated Green Heart Wood for Amateur Rod Makers, Rod Mountings in Sets for 76. to $6 75, RODS, REELS, Ero., REPAIRED. Shipley’s, Self-Hooking lHlastic Snelis, ‘catch every fish that bites.” Send for sample. For Trout on gut, 10¢. each, T5c. per doz, Vor Bass on double gut, 1¥c. each, $1 per doz. Highest premium at Centennial, 1876, and Franklin dustitute, 1874. The perfect reyolving NEW TROLLING SPOON. The bestin the world. Ifnot to be lound at your lishing tackle stores, these spoons will be forwarded by the manufacturer by mail. Price, $1 eacii. JOHN H. MANN, Syracuse, New ia je — COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE, J. B CROOK & CO., HISHING TACKLE» 50 PULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reductions. Greenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $15 to $80. Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12. F Everything else in proportion, Goods sent C. O. D to all parts of the United States and Canadas. H.L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Trout Rods, full mounted, $30, formerly $50; other rods in proportion, Every Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounted with my “ patent Please say, for the information of some of my | waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against imper- friends who may be misled by current statements, that I am stillon the same powder for all out-door shooting, which Ihave used for several years past, never haying risked the use of the nitrated powders except when shooting in a conflmed space in-doors, when the smoke from any regular powder would produce a smell rather offensive to some people, and cause somewhat greater obstruction to vision. Carr. A, H. BoGARDUS, Ohampion Wing Shot of the World, fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO ORDER. Iwas awarded 2 MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and aandsomest Reels ever made. Full line of FISHING TACELE always on hand. jet Send for circular and price list, e ABBEY &2IMBRIE. Aishing Tickle. HAVANA AND RIO JANEIRO. Of Every Description. 48 Maiden Lane N, Y. SUCCESSORS TO ANDREW CLARK & CO. Tackle FINE GOODS FOR SPORTSMEN A SPECIALTY. NEW YORK, LONDON, REDDITCH, on : = = - Lu Bg SH iINNERS New Fluted Bait. eA — The best bait used,for Bass and Pickerel Fishing Bass size, 75 cents; Pickerel size, $1 each, by mail post-paid, on receipt of price. Hagle Claw, for catch- ing Fish and Game, samples by mail, 35 and 75 cents, Send stamp for illustrated price list of Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods, FISH & SIMPSON, 132 NASSAU ST., NEW YORK. B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse and Aquarium Cement, and dealer in Fish Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, and aquaria stock of all descrip- tions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Houses, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail. Nos. 114 to 18 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Murray St. New York, N. Y. NicBrideiFlies. MEDAL AND DIPLOMA FROM INTER- NATIONAL EXHIBITION, PA., 1876, DECREED FOR ‘“ EXCEFDINGLY NEAT WORK WITH SOLIDITY OF CONSTRUCTION.” A fine assortment of FLIES tor Trout, Salmon and Bass constantly on hand, Also Casting Lines. Flies carefully selected for the different seasons and waters. Goods promptly made to order from any pattern desired. Address Miss Sara J. McBride, Mumfo rd, Monroe County, N. Y. W. HOLBERTON, Sole Agent for New York City. Jy THE NATURAL FOOD tor BLAUK BASS, T have, after earefol study, at last found a bait that excels all others tor taking black bass. Sample by mail, he. The aoove cut represents the bait J. F. Marsters, Manufacturer, 125 Nassau Street, New York. Send for Catalogue of Sporting Goods, tf DINCEE. SCRIBNER, Manufacturer of Salmon and Tronf Rods, Salmon and Trout Flies Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gattis, etc. Best Greenheart Rods at $9, $11 and $13 each. Waterloo Street, St. Johus, N. B. jy12 6m CARD. Dr. Fowler’s Celebrated Six Strip Bam- boo Fly-Rods. Improved and finished without cutting away the enamel, The strongest and handsomest rods in the world, Private orders solicited for all kinds of tine tackle. Rods sent per Stee on approval. Send for circular, A. H., FOWLER. Ithaca, N. Y. qJublications, New Game Laws Of the State of New York. Just published in neat pamphlet form, the Game Laws of the State of New York, as amended by the last session of the Legislature. Price, single copies, 15 cents; four copies, 50 cents. Sent postage paid on receipt of price, by GHAS. SUY DAM, PrerisuEr, 149 ear ST., New York City, or this office, Jy12 2t : Publication. BINDERS. Get your tine books bound. Art Journal bound Uniform to London publishers’ style, Picturesque Aqericn, Art Treasury of Germany and Hngland Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, all illustrated works, music and magazines in the besb styles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days if required. E. WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street, Sportsmen's. Goads. GO0OD’S OIL TANNED MOCCASINS. The best thing eyer worn by sportsmen. Notinjared by wet- ting and drying—always soft : and easy to the feet. 4 different styles. Prices to suit the times, Send ST ~— for illustrated circular and pricelist, (Successor fo Frank Gaod,) MARTIN 8. HUTCHINGS, P. O. Box 368, Dover, N. H. W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N. ¥., Agent, PECK & SNYDER’S Base-Ball Catcher’s Mask, Now used by allthe prominent catchers when play- ing behind the bat, We send samples, C. 0. D., for §S. Enclose stamp for the Athletes Journal, giving our latest prices of all goods in the sporting line, Address PECK & SNYDER, Manufacturers, Augié 3m 124 Nassau street, N. Y. J. F. MARSTERS, jeLadia? Lance Wo.u os, berutifully finished, plush-hndle, horn-tipped, dark color; 4-foot, $2.40 5 444-foot, $3.00; 5-toot, $3.50, Gent's, same ag "bove, 5-too0t, $3.50; 5%4-foob, $4.00; 6-foot, $4.50. 4G, 'es? Arrows, plain wood, three feathers; 24-inel g1/5 70 per doz.; 25-inch, $1.75 per doz. Gent's wagers plain wood, threé feathers, 25-inch, $1.75; 28> ich. $2 per doz. Superior polished and painted, $2, $3, $4, $0, 56 per doz. Ladies’ gloves with round tips, $1.25; gent’s, $1,650 each, Ladies’ arm-guards, with elastic, $1.25; gent’s, $1.60 each. Quivers for hold- ing arrows, with belt, $2 each. Straw targets, hand- - somely painted, se¢ above cut, 18-inch, $2; 21-inch, $2.50; 24-inch, $2.75; 30-inch, $4.50; 36-inch, $5. Ebony and rosewood box with quivers, 5c, 50e. The. each. Tassels, 50c, and 76¢. each; bow sirings @ach, 40c.; best, 50c. Iron target stands, $4 each . Archery Book of Rules by mail, 2c. Also on hand and for sale al] the necessary woods and trimmings for amatenrs to make their own bows. All the above goods are manufactured by me and are war- ranted, Goods seat GC. O. D, to all parts of the co intry. J. F, MARSTERS, 125 Nassau 8t., New York, and 55 Court St., Brooklyn. aug tt SMITH BROS BORAX, WARRANTED PERFECTLY PURE, In one-pound packages, 25c, ; half-lb. packages, 16¢, Sold by Grocersand Drnggists, Sole Agents, WM. T. COLEMAN & CO., San Francisco and New York. Aug231t LEESBURC ACADEMY. ty_of Randolph College; 8. L, Gildersleeye, Ph. D, Jony ear t, ———— HENRY C. SQUIRES, No. 1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIRD DOOK FROM BERgADWAY. “ATUL AOT Sunueq “GL80 ‘1814, uns uopuory jo aaunt Ay AGENT FOR THE Celebrated Prize Guns W. W. CREENER. 1876, presented by Mr. Purdys beating aj) beet London makere- Winner of the Masalve Silver Cap In Class makers in other makers to be found in Dittmar powder. Complete Unite States for $35, Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Snits, and Camp Lounge Company. STCDDARD’S COMBINING SEVEN DIFFERENT TOOLS, Cap Expeller, Recapper, Loader and Tube, Creaser, Cutter! Crimper and Shell Extractor. - WO. 10 Now READY, Feife-mirg al) the operations possible in the manipulation of Paper or Meta ellt fo] Bre: ch-Loaders, Length, 43 inehes. Nickel Plated. Weight 10 ounees. i All the operations are perfect, and suitable for any shell. AWARDED BOTH EXHIBI'EION. PRICE, SG, Circulars sent on appligation. Send postal order or check to C. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock-Box 192, Washington, D. C. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. Cotton Duck, every width & weight, cut to any length, « Arrangement of Tent Catalogues. Oiled do. manufactured by steam power, h NY No. 1. Artist's & Camping, Saturated, not enameled, ae 2. Military. a Slings for disabled Horses, — 3. Lawn and Garden. thoroughly harnessed, $10 each. Lock Pouches, Messenger Bags, 4. Camp Meeting & Chapel. 5, Circus & Show. Nose Bags at wholesale, = 6. Base Ball,Cricket,&c, anything and ing that pais John Boyle, 199, 261, 203 _ Fulton St. Rte > + pn s— x - ; sz oS WES i ~ 10 4 each, (Boyle’s U.S. Tent and Palmetto Tents, a4 ea 7 Mail Bag Manuf’y, ‘ represented above, FULTON 8T., NEW YORK. KS” DOES NOT BITE THE TONGUE. .sy Our Cigarettes are as fine as can be produced. Only the best French Cigarette paper is used, which is free from mineral and other injurious substances. TRY LAMERIQUE, THE BEST CIGAREETTES, AND JUST THE THING FOR SUMMER SMOKINC. Mixture of Perique and Vanity Fair. Best French Cigarette Paper only used. by mail, Fifteen cents. Ask your dealer for them. WM. 3 KIMBALL & CO., Rochester, New York. Folding Pocket Mosquito Bar. A most ingenious device for campers, t-uriste and travelers. Can be used at; home or abroad, and will last a lifetime. It weighs less than a pound, and no trouble to carry. Can be put up or taken down in half a minute. “No camping outfit complete without it, Every one warranted. All complete, with net, $1.50. Sent on receipt of price. Address AL A. A. COWING, 3m. Gale's Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beach, Huuters’ and Camp Tents are used; are eight feet liigh, seyen feet square at bottom, will lodge four Persons; Can be setup or taken down and packed in five minutes, making a bundle four feet long, Jf twenty-live pounds = ==— weight. The pole intyo parts, isjcined together bz # brass tube. They are wonderfully light, and yet very stroug, and aie the hai diest and cheapes teuts extant. Samples of foodsard price list sent free, and the tent seni a receipt of price,gor C. 0. D. Prices from $10 to a GALE & CO., Lostov, Mass, 34r and 136 Duane Street, N. ¥ HAMMOCKS Rubber Blankets, Mosquito Nets, Lawn Setitees, etc. } Send for Illustrated Circular, G, WEBSTER PECK, Manufacturers’ Agents, 110 Chambers st., N.Y. WEDD, M. €, lard, 14 inenes lone; 50 vents cach: nice nes, Agtu 37 MANHATTAN ST., Rovhester, N, Y, FOREST AND STREAM. These puns have beer winners in every trial during the Inet three years, competing with all the first- Englaid. The sh oting uf every gun is guaranteed, and prices ag low as consistent with good work, Guns built to exact order of Sportsmen. I keep the hest selected stock of gutis by all the this cify, Incinding Scott, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox, Marshall's bew Glass Ball Trap, $5; three traps $19, Engli-h chilled shor, all sizes and in any quantities, Agent for outfits for hunting and camping. Best Breech-Loader ever offered in the CARTRIDGE LOADING ULPLEMENT, MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AT CENTENNIAL FOR M&EERSCHAUM AND CIGARETTES, Sample Seydel & Co’s Pocket Hammock, No. 1, weight only 13% lbs,; bears 1,300 Ibs.;_ price $4, A most Inxurions, Couch, Seat, Swing, Etc. Cileulars may be had by addressing McCOY & CO,, Mi NOR LAWNS Ann EXCUR SIONS Tents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettles, Manufacturer of Decoy Ducks, Blacks and Mal- 52 MANUFACTURER OF FINE FISHING TACKLE. MANCHESTER, VERY STRONG AND DURABLE ARTIFICIAL FLIES. Fully Equal to any Made. For Tront, £1.60 per dozen. Tripl Hook Flies, 3,50 per dozen, ; Com. L, A,Beardsler, Little Falls, N.Y, Any variety to order per sample. Refer to Dr. J. KR. ROWEVY, Keese' ille, N.Y. SEND POR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. For Bags, $2.50 to $4,50 per dozen. HENTION " FOREST AND STREAM,” THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL; MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLLD HEAD, f BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments, a a All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N. Y. Gity. ——————— Sportsmen’s Gaods. amusements, Ete. THE Y Florence Oil Stove. Made of Galvenized Cast Iron. Will Last a Life Time. FLORENCE MACHINE COMPANY, FLORENCE, MASS, [Send for Circular. Acents Wanted, jy26 4t This Bed, for amp, Lawn, House and Office, Weight but 23s Ibs,; is one of the preatest and most economical luxuries ever invented. Price $2.50. W. MASON, Albany, N. Y. H, WALDSTEIN OPTICTAN, 545 Broadway, New York, Has received the highest award at the Centennial Exposition for lis fine Glasses, especially Opera mua Field Glasses. His display at 545 Broadway ot ne : TELESCOPES; FIELD, MARINE and OPERA GLASSES, MICROSCOPES, SPECTA- CLES and EYE GLASSES, ARTI- FICIAL HUMAN EYES, Etc., Is really wonderful, Tilustrated catalogue mafled on receipt of postage of four cents, ESTABLIF“~ yg, Magic Lanterns and Stereopticans. & H.T. ANTHONY & CO., 591 Broadway, e N. Y., opposite Metropolitan. Stereoscoper and Views: Graphoscopes, Chromos and Frames ; Albums, Photographs of Celebrities, Photographic Transparencies, Oonyex Glass, Photographic Ma- terials. Awarded First Premium at Vienna and Philadelphia, dce2s yl9 3m painting. PAINTING. EVERY ONE THEIR OWN PAINTER. 50 Per Cent. Saved. We are Manufacturing a very fine Pure Ready- mixed Paint, mixed in such a manner that any ordi- lary Stable or farm hand can make as 200d a job painting as & painter can wilh paint mixed in the old way. This is because our paint does not sett quick, and thus show marks of the brush. We cell it jower than materials can be bought in the ordinary way, and pay freight in cértain sized orders. Any gentleman wishing to paint up bis buildings at small expense had better Write, and have seni free our book, _ Address 260 Front street, INGERSOLL PAINT WORKS. jen Ge a CONCELT GARDEN, OPEN EVERY NIGHT IN THE WEEK WITH GILMORE’S GREAT, MILITARY BAND. SPECIAL PROGRAMMES SUNDAY EVENINGS, 50 cents admission. Boxes seating four, $3. Zoological Garden. FAIRMCUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, Cren everyday. A large collection of Living Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. Admission 25 cents 5 children under twelve, 10 cents. jané ly fl [pa GREAT NEW YORK AQUARIUM, Broad- way and 35th street. Open daily from 9 A. M. to 10P.M. Beautiful Tropical, Fishes and Anamones, Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians, Twelve seals, sea lions, 15 sharks, 40 blow fishes, 6 hell-benders, and thousands of other curious marine creatures. Prof. Young, marvelous ventriloquist, Miss Lubin in submarine performances. Delightful orchestral concerts, Feeding the animals and fishes and other entertaiments, Coney Island Aquarium now open for the s'mmer. Highest Honors IAL WORLD'S _ AIR, 1876. NGER ORGANS. =) AG CENTENN SHONI = oe = = =» 24 ‘PRONOUNCED TNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best Instruments. Their comparative excellence is tecognized by the Judges in their Repert, from which the following ig an extract: “The B. “HONINGER ORGAN COS exhibit as the best Instruments at a price rendering them possible to a large class of purchasers, haying acom bination of Reeds and Bells, producing novel and pleasing effects, containing Many desirable improye- ments, Wl stand longer in dry or damp climate, ess liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, pub together so it is impossible for them to. either +hrink, swell or split.” THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. This Medat and Award was granted after the most Severe competition of the best makers, before one ef the most competent juries ever assembled. New styles aid prices just issued, which are in ac- cordance with our tule, the BEST ORGANS for yt east money, /€ are prepared to appoint a few new Agents. Illustrated Cataloones mailed pai plication to st er ae ae B. SHONINGER ORGAN Co. ‘ = 2 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, NEW HAVEN, CONN, oe Rifles. Ete. SPORT SMEN Wil tind select assortment of Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, And sli goods appertaining thereto. Special Attention is Invited to Our New SMITH’S PATENT REVOLVERS, In four sizes of 22, 32, 38 and 41-100 cals. This new and elegant Arm combines simpteity durability, a perfect interchange of all its parts. ‘The most critical inspection in process of manufac- ture, and with its patent improvements, make it the Most Desirable Revolver in the Market. A SOMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF MAYNARD RIFLES &HOT GUNS ETC, Send for Circular. FOWLER & FULTON, NO. 800 BROADWAY, N. Y. M. Fow LER, HENRY FULTON, Sportsman's Depot. (ESTABLISHED 1536.) Wirst premiam at World’s Fair at New York ané Centennial Exhibition, N. E. Cor. Second and Walnut Sts., > Phila. GUNS, RIFL®S,PISTOLS., Fishing Taekle, Rods, Reels, Lines, Hooks, Flies, Leaders, mest eae Bait, Fly Books, &%- Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies Made to Order, ALSO —“ Kriders” CGelebrated Center Enamel Split and Gined Bamboo Rods. ‘Birds’ Hegs and Birds’ Skins in Great Varieties— “Taxidermy in all its branches. Spravt's Patent Dog Biscuits Repairing of all kinds. mar4-ly Deunison’s Targets From 25 to 1000 Yd. Range. | TARGET PASTERS AND Score Cards, SOLD BY E Dealers in Sporting Goods, On receipt of TEN CENTS 3a 109 VARD TARGET willbe sent by mail, with circular and Bam ples, by DENNISUN & CO, 198 Broadway, N. Y. Convenient and Handy for mattaching to Mishing Rods, Gun Cazes, and all sorts of Sportsmen's gage. Buy of your nearest tationer or Newsdealer, or send 10 cts. for package by mail te 198 Broadway, N.Y. AGS: NNISUN & CO., == DE — Sportmen’s Gaads, WwW. H. ee Manufacturer of Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, Valparaiso, Ind. Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat, Vest, Pants and Cap, $10. No. 1 Shooting Coats, water- qproof and first-class in every particular, sent by umail, post-paid, $6. Holabird’s New Game Bag; weighs 12 ounces. The most convenient and coolest garment ever offered to Sportsmen. Can he used in place of a +eoat; room for 50 shells and 75 snipe or quail; by mail for $2. : Holabird’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fifty shells; simple and admirable for boat shooting; “$2.50. Fine Linen, Corduroy and Fustian suits made to order in the neatest and most desirable style. Send 25 cents for mv book on Dog Breaking and Catalogue of goods. Money refunded if not satisfied. W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. kk your gun dealer for Holabird’s goods, aiid F jyi2 tt HAT. ss SOLA This Hat is made of waterproof duck, dead grass geolor, and in the same style as Hast India Hats ; is the coolest and best yet offered to sportsmen. Absolute Guarantee agzinst Sunstroke. For sale by all dealers in sportsmen’s goods, or set by mail, securely packed, postage prepaid, price 32 Address, THOMSON & SON, 801 Broadway, New York. ¥..u Hox 1,016. Send stamp for illustrated catalogue of epotte men's goods. g thousand times, proves them to be just what is wanted by all F. Wesson’s Long & Maid-ran ge. Rifles, Breech-Loading. THE BEST IN THE WORLD. For full Particulars, Price List, etc.. . WHSSON, WORCESTER, MASS: M. W.. Robinson, Agent. No. 79 Chambers street. New York. Received Medal and Diploma at Centennial Wxninition. P idadelphia, W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. First Prize Medal and Diploma, awarded at the Centennial Exhibition, for excellence of workmanship and ma- terial in their Premier Quality and Medium grades. Their New Patent- Triplex Lever Grip Action and Com- pensating Lump. ‘The attention of Sportsmen is reauested to the above new action. Js superior strength and solidity impart greatiy improved shooting powers. Hard hitting be- ing Me desideratum required, is ob- tained by this powerful gun. Prices of the New Triplex Leyer Grip, $175, $225 to $400. Marked the Triplex 10-bores extra, Our highest grade is a8 usual marked the PREMIER QUALITY (Extract from Forrest anD STREAM, Now York, December 26, 1876, Contributed by one of the Judges of Awards of Guns at the Centennial =] «This action (The Triplex Lever Grip) combines in the highess d meth impii rapidly secure the favor of albwho test its merits, a ese PALES TEDCT, Rix Tete COMPENSATING LUMP. every gun. Costs about $10 extra. dealers in the trade only. Strongty recommonded. It is inyatnable, and should be ordered on Choke-ores, medium or ful. Our fms. to be had of the prineipal PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England, Paper and Metallic Shells AH 7 Breech-Loading Shot Guns, Manofactured by the UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGEXCO., | BRIDGEPORT, CONN, THE STURTEVANT SHELLS are the easiest reloaded. Do not have to unserew the head nor use an awl to remove the explodedcaps. THE PATENT MOVABLE ANYILS, made of steel wire, will not bend or break. Yat Pee eae SHELLS, new model, with lobbs’ patent waterproof primers, never miss fire, and a highly prized by all that have ised them. - ited APER SHELLS.—By repeated experiments and great Outlay for improved materials, and machinery made ex- pees ss PDO Le Te can now warrant our BROWN equal to any imported. Th an and Me not aie ie pie ae ~ haat 33 uire of any of the dealers in g i the U. M. ©. Cos Shells. ge a ake Not sold at retail by the manufacturers, 7 St. Louis Conical Base Paper Shell. Having made tmportant improvements in our Shell, ¥® éan safely recommend them as equal, if not superior, 2 quality to any Paper Shell manufactered in this country or in Burope. : Amwng the advantages claimed for these Shells,are: ae Perr: A Jeatovs Skye Turemr—The following remarkable patance of jealousy and revenge, exhibited by a Skye terrier, is narrated by a distinguished Scotch lady in a work privately printed some years ago; ‘* We had,” saysthe lacy in question, **a Skye terrier named Oscar, which had a particular affection for Nanny, the dairy-maid, and always atcompanied her tothe milking of the cows, for which attention she rewarded him with a basin of warm milk, He always went with her fo her father's house at Linlathen on the Sunday evenings, a, dis- tance of two miles, after having been to the established church at Murroes, but on the oecasion of the opening of the Free Chureh in the parish of Monifieth, which is not far from the dwelling of Nanny’s parents, he went there alone, remained in the tent during the forenoon service, was ob- served among the congregation in the new building in the atternoon, and we suppose he must haveremained till the even- ing service, as he did not appear at home till past eleven o'clock at night, when he gaye tongue at the window of the maid’s room. Once or twice after this Nammy had inadvertently gone from home without him, and he had observed her caressing some strange dogs on the road, which threw him into such a paroxysm of jealousy that he nearly demolished her ward- robe. He went to the room where she and the other maid- servants kept their clothes, drew two of her best caps from a basket, carried jhem down. stairs, and hid them among some shavings in the stick-house. Being unable to extract the straw bonnet from the basket, he chewed the strings of it, and tore up a handkerchief, and finished off by selecting a printed gown of hers from among those of her felloyw-servants, and tore it to shreds, Great was poor Nanny’s consternation when she discovered that the creature whom she always said *had mair wil than many bodies’ shoultl be guilty of such misconduct, so she gaye him a good thrashing, and he yan- ished from the house. No one saw him again for a couple of days, Nanny looking very mysterious all the time, and fecling assured that he had * ower muckle wit,’ The first intimation I received of his delinquency,” adds the Jady, ‘‘ was from him- self, when he come creeping to my feet, and looking into my face, as if entreating forgiveness. He did not go to the byre with Nanny for more than a week after this, but, on mature deliberation, he made an advance to lick her hands, and she restored him to fayor.—n. te —Mrz. John E. Develin’s imported red Irish setter bitch Mol- lie, full sister to Moya, and first prize winner at the New York Bench Show of May, 1877, for inyported red Irish setter brood hitches, gave birth to cight puppies, August 1st, at the kennel of Dayid G, Uartt, Northport, Long Island. The brood con- tains five dogs and three gyps, which are by Rufus, who was also a firs prize winner at the Bench Show. [See «advertise- ment. ooo Burier on tim Doc.—A fifth edition, illustrated, of this work has just been issued by D, 8. Holmes & Co., of Brook- lyn. Price $2.00. a ee —The managers of the Louisville Industrial Exposition are arranging for a bench show of dogs during the last weck of the Exposition. on —St, Louis is to have a Bench Show in October, when $1,000 will be distributed in prizes. ————————— Bowa Gants Onrra.—Mr. Wm. H. Baleom, of Worcester, Mass., lias lost his highly-prized setter Peg, valued at $500, $$ —Mr. F. 0. de Luze, Spratt’s agent, has just received a fresh lot of biscuits. $4 Music HALL Doc SHow.—The classes of this interesting entertain- ment, to which the public of Boston and yicinity are to be treated for a short time, are nearly filled. Through the extra exertions of the management, a large number of doge, both useful and ornamental, will be offered to the public eye, Many of the canine pets willbe objects of attraction, and although there will not be somany hunters or sporting dogs, asin former shows held in other cities, there will be much to attract and interest the visi- tor. Most of the pets are owned by people who have shown great in- terest in assisting the managers by their prompt entries, and altogether we look for a grand affair. W.S, N. Sea and ativer fishing. 0 FISH IN SEASON IN AUGUST, —— () —— SALT WATER, Sea Bass, Seiceenops ocellatus. Salmon, Salino satan, Beer aoe aS Archosargus probato- Balmou Trout, Salmo conjinis. cephalus. . Land-locked Salmon, Salmo glover?, Striped Bass, Roccus linneatus, Grayling, Thymallus tricolor. White Perch, Morone americana. Slack Bass, Mieroplerus salmotdes; Weakfish, Cynoscion reyalis. — M. nigricans. Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatriz. Mascalonge, sox nobvilior, Spanish Mackerel, Cybiwm macwla- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox luctus. tune. Yellow Perch, Perea jlavescens, Cero, Cybium regale. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Kingtish, Menticiryvus nebulosus. FRESH WATER. Trout, Salmo fontinalis, Fis x Marxer.—The novelty in Fulton Market this weelk is an installment of very fine green smells from Bathurst, New Brunswick. These fish are packed in snow and moss and shipped per fast express to Mr. Blackford’s market, where they arrive in perfect condition with their peculiar and delicious cucumber flayor unimpaired. Lluefish and Spanish mackerel from the Long Island coast are plentiful. Our quotations for the week are as follows: Striped bass, 18 to 25 cents per pound ; smelts, 20 cents; pluefish, 8 to 10 cents; salmon, frozen, 30 cents; mack- *erel, 15 to 35 cents; weakfish, 12 cents; Spanish mackerel, 20 cents; green turtle, 15 cents; halibut, 15 cents; had- dock, 8 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black- fish, 15 cents; flounders, § cents; sea bass, 18 cents ; eels, 18 cents; lobsters, 8 cents; soft clams, 80 to 60 cents per 100; Sh trout, 75 cents; Salmon do., 15 cents; Canada do., 00 cents; sheepshead, 20 cents; whitefish, 15 cents; hard shell crabs, $3 per 100; soft crabs, $1.25 pr dozen; frog's lege 35 cents per pound, | ery Te RIO GRANDE TROUT. Cimarron, New Mexico, Aug, 8, 1877, Eprror Forrst AND STREAM; From the allusion to this fish in your issue of July 26, T am led to infer that the general information in regard to it is so meagre that a few notes on its occurrence and habits may not be without interest, The Rio Grande trout, the Sato pleuri- éieus of Cope, is found in all the mountain streams of Southern Colorado and New Mexico, the finest fishing being generally found in the hiead-waters, in the parks which lie on either side of the main ranges of the Rocky Mountains, at an eleva- tion of from 7,000 to 9,000 feet above the sea, In some of these beautital basins, nestling at the base of snow-capped peaks, 13,000 feet or more in height, one can find during the months of summer and autumn, a combination of magnifi- cient mountain scenery, exhilarating climate and fine fishing, not excelled anywhere, This specics is undoubtedly one of the handsomest, as wellas gamiest, of its kind. I have taken it in many different streams in this region, aud find some variation in its specific characters, I have recognized two rather well-marked varieties which are distinguished by the color of the skin on the belly. In one it is yellowish white, with scarcely a trace of red about the fins and head, and in the other a brilliant deep pink, This difference is not due to age, as itis observed among all sizes. The spots inall are black, and vary sreatly in number, but they are generally numerous, arranged in longitudinal rows along the whole length of the body and covering the caudal fin. Buta few days ago I took one about eight inches long with very few spots, and those distributed only on the anterior half of the body, the tail and rear half of the body being entirely free from them. There is also a difference in the flesh of these trout, In some it is a pure white; in others it assumes an elegant pink or salmon color, The latter are by far the finest for the table, possess- ing afirmness and flavor not found in the others; but the color of the flesh does not correspond to the outer markings, for those with pink flesh invariably, so far as my observation goes, have white skins, The white skinned fish donot always have pink flesh, however, nor am I able to affirm positively that none of the red bellied ones have it, though I have not so far observed it in them. It is a voracious fish when in the humor, and will take al- most any kind of bait, though like its congeners itis capricious in its appetite and will at times display a most unaccountable indifference to the most tempting lures. Angle worms are generally good, and also grasshoppers; at times they rise eagerly to the fly, and when they do the sport is superb in the larger streams. Hackles are by all odds the best flies, as they keep their shape better in the very swift streams. The winged grasshopper, or locust, is perhaps the most killing bait for real sport. Used with light tackle and without sinker you have all the excitement of fly fishing, while you are much surer of your fish in small brush-lined streams where there is little chance for a good cast or accurate strike. Sometimes, however, they will not take even this attractive bait. Indeed, T once fished one of our finest streams for nearly a week in September, where the trout were numerous and little disturbed, and they would not take grasshoppers nor artificial flies, save sparingly in the afternoon. But the eyes when floated on the ripples and sunk three or four inchesin the pools and eddies at the foot of ripplesproved attractive, and were the means of capturing seyeral hundred. At times these trout are very waty and must be approached with great caution, or the angler gets no fish. The native Mexicans who fish with sinker and bait, large hooks and short lines, and who often thus take large numbers in the winter, prefer to have the stream a Jittle muddy, as they say the fish bite better. The reason is appar- ent, Sometimes, however, the rapacity of the trout renders them oblivious of all danger, and they will take the hook time after time until landed. ‘The fish commonly taken here ayer- age seven to eight inches in length, though as one becomes familiar with their habits he can capture enough of the old fellows to raise this average considerably. The heaviest I have taken is about a pound and three-quarters, though they are reported to be four and five pounds in San Juan River. I had some excellent sport recently at the head-waters of the Vermejo, in this county, when a friend and myself took, in three half days fishing, near three hundred, among which were twenty odd. weighing considerably over a pound each. Generally these large fish were shy, and required careful ap- proach and sometimes patience, if not hooked at the first rise. There were some cases, however, illustrating the extreme of boldness. For instance, in fishing along where the stream was twenty feet wide or less, and a beach on one side witliout any cover or bank for cencealment, the opposite bank being some two feet above the water with a little erass overhanging, and casting from the unprotected side, my friend struck a heavy fish, which got off, however. Immediately he took the bait again—a floating grasshopper—and kept it, hook and all, being lifted two or three feet out of water in the struggle. I then came up and could plainly see the fish lying under the oppo- sife bank six or eight inches below the surface. We fished for him together, and within five minutes he was hooked no less than three more times and raised to the surface, but es- caped each time, All this time, be it remembered, we stood on a level beach in plain sight; he then disappeared and we passed on down the stream. On returning a half an hour later I discovered him again in the same spot. My first cast frightened him apparently, but he at once returned, and when the next time the grasshopper, with his pink and white wings spread and fluttering, was carefully dropped just above him, he turned,and with one deliberate motion seized and swallowed it, A,quick turn of the wrist fastened the bait in his gills, and he started down stream toward some roots and snags with a speed and strength that made the reel buzz. Checking him rather quickly I lifted him on to the pebbly beach before he eould recover for another rush. Ile was a beauty, fifteen in- ches long, and weighing no doubt, when taken out of the water, two pounds, THe had the hook, which he had before taken, clear down in his stomach, having by some means got it free from the gills and gorged it, Within a hundred yards of the same place and just before capturing the last fish I had an example of the opposite ¢lis- position. I was carefully approaching a bush standing beside a rather large pool of still water above a beaver dam, when J saw % dark brown object rise slowly to the surface and lic there. Istopped and watched it, puzzled by its singular ap- pearance and action, and in a little while it sank as slowly and mysteriously as it had arisen, Seeing it imperfectly, T thought it must be some kind of water-snake, or strange monster new tome, Reaching the bank under the friendly shelter of the bush, I watched and soon it appeared again in another place rising slowly and vertically until it rested on the surface, when its head and fins revealed the presence of a very large and very dark colored trout. Instantly my bait was lightly dropped in front of him, which he surveyed a few seconds and disappear- ed. Sixor eight times he rose and sank in this manner, neyer appearing to be in search of food or anything else, but; displaying the same lazy indifference to grasshoppers, the eyes and fins of his fellows, and the most tempting casts of flies. He would take nothing, and I had to leave him, only regretting that I could not take time to try him at sun-down, when » better appetite might have instilled alittle more life and energy into him, and at the sametime alas! proved his ruin, When railroads render this region better known, many sportsmen will pronounce these streams equal to any elsewhere for the taking of this splendid fish. APAOHE, yy Srort in Hastenn ConnecticuT,—Worwich, Conn., Aug. 24, 187'7.—Our city, siluated at the head of tide-water on the Thames, at the junction of the Yanticand Shetucket Rivers, is located in the midst of what is naturally a great game dis- trict. Wresh-water fishing is the order of the day at present. In the spring we had very fair teouting early in the season, if one could tind a brook that had not been fished. Our county is fairly lined with good, natural trout streams, but the fish have been pursued incessantly in and out of season almost to extermination. Some good catches were made early in the season, but later it was difficult to finda trout. One pound isas large as most strings show. July ist our black bass season opened. The Shetucket and Quinebaug Rivers are well stocked with bass; they are caught as high up as Willimantic, fifteen miles on the Shetucket, and at Jewett City, eight miles up the Quinebaug. Five pounds is the largest fish J haye heard of. Strings of twenty to forty have been caught. One patty of four claim ninety; another, one hundred and fwenty-. Gardner's Lake, a beautiful sheet of water seven miles west, is stocked with bass, though no very large catches are made. The writer took one of one and a half pounds, trolling with spoon, and a friend caught a three-pounder. For bait dobson is the favorite, as that catches the large fish, though worms are full as taking for the small ones, Our motto, however, is quality rather than quantity. Haye tried fly fishing unsuccess- fully, though bass haye been taken in the river with the fly, We find the bass a very uncertain fish, one day taking the bait readily,and the next every enticement failing fo secure even. anibble, Intaking the baitthey arefully as wary, if not more so than the trout, though the writer found a notable exception a few days since—was fishing with ‘‘dobs”’ with a nine- ounce bamboo rod, and making avery long cast to reach a certain pool. The dob is lively, and its special aim seems to be to get your line fast on bottom. I had a strike and com- menced reeling in, but fetched up and, concluding my strike was the dob under astone, I finally cleared by parting my line, leaving leader and hook behind. lad scarcely got another hook and bait into the water when a fish had it, and I landed a half-pound bass. JI found stuck down his throat my lost hook and dob, and four feet of gut leader hanging from his mouth, and both hooks were fast. Our greatest difficulty here isto get dobson. They cost from $3 to $5 a hundred, and those who have the secret of finding them keep it well. Unoas. a. K Laxe Hrre Bass Fisnixg.—H. came into the office last May with glowing reports of the fishing at IKelly’s Island which awakened all my enthusiasm, and believing that busi- ness4®ould last forever, and bass fishing but for a brief season, I concluded to seize the opportunity, and with a party took the evening train for Sandusky. After a fair night’s sleep upon the road we found ourselves listening to reports by railroad employes of the wonderful fishing at the Island. We marched down tothe Myrtle, a fast steam passenger tug ply- ing to the Island, whose captain told us that bait was scarce, anil consented to wait for us, while the desired material was procured, The captain kept the donkey engine running all the way to keep our baitin fresh water, as the day was hot and nothing else would keep them alive. An hou’s ride brought us to the Island. We put our min- nows into the tanks at the capacious hoat-house, and Jacob Rush at the ‘Island House” found rooms for us. Dinner over, boats and oarsmen were selected, tackle rigged, and off we started, some to North, some to South and some to Hast Bay. South Bay is a very good fishing ground in sight of the hotel, and directly in its front. At night we compared notes and fish, and were most of us somewhat disappointed with the sport. The afternoon had been still and hot, the bass were sluggish and showed no fight ; still we caught twenty fish each averaging in weight two pounds The little show of fight was discouraging; as one who tried it said he “‘ would as lief fish with a hand-line for cod. as for such bass.” At supper the house filled, and pleasant surprises met us. There were fishermen whom we had met on the shores of in- land streams, in the ocean surf and in the wilds of the North Shore. The result was the usual maryelous tales of salmon, striped bass and trout—successes and failures, with an occa- sional reference to the black bass. Indeed, some fishermen told larger stories o ithe last than of any of the others, Nor did the day’s fishing suffer in the telling: How one boat (with an oarsmar and two fisherman) had brought im one hun- dred and fifty bass; Low another had one hundred and ninety, and so on until one reached two hundred and ten, This made our little catch of forty per boat sound small. * Next morning an early start was made, at which hour fish- ing with a fair breeze gave vs better sport; but while the number of tish taken was not proportionately greater than the day before, there were larger fish, reaching, some of them, four anda half pounds, and the catch (counting out a few ‘*croppies,” or “*speckled” bass as the boatmen termed them) averaged about three pounds each, The hoat average for the day was sixty-two. The sport -was fine, and the fish fought bravely, some of the larger ones only being talcen after a sharp tussle of fifteen or twenty minutes, which, with light tackle, made very exciting sport. But at night, gathered about the porches of the Island Honse, we heard big stories of the day's successes from others; catches of from one hundred and fifty to two hundred and thirty-five per boat. We noticed, however, the catches, though large in numbers, were not remarkable for weight, few being reported at over three pounds, while averages went as low as one pound. But the big catches were mysterious, and we concluded there was some secret about it we had not fathomed. One boatman said—but boatmen are not all strict fruthtellers—that hand lines were used, and three or four hocks on a line, anfl all the other devices a pot fisherman knew how fo avail himself of. We found, on looking at the rods in the office, that to many lines were attached above the minnow hook bright flies; and, upon ingniry, found that at that sea- son, while bass neyer took flies on the surface or even ordi- natily under the surface, yet, when an active one was hooked at the minnow and was darting frantically around, he would sweep through the water in such a way that others would start in his wake and snap at the flies. Judging from our experience with trout, there might be something in this, but we did not try if. , The third day an attempt was made by some of the un- believers in big catches by fair means to solve the problem. Two Cincinnati gentlemen had made the biggest catches, day after day; they had the biggest and best boat and took two oarsmen, one being employed while fishing in bailing hooks and landing fish. This would give them considerable advan- tage of course, but not enough to account for their wonderful luck. So at least many thonght, and this day two other gen- tlemen from the same city determined to see how it was done. All started out together, and the doubters gave their boatman instructions to keep always in sight of the big boat. The watch was kept all day, but nothing unusual was. seen, and at supper all came together again. Noone had been qnite as successful as the day before, but our envied friends from Cin- cinnati, the heroes of the wonderful catches of the last five days, came in with the smallest lot of any. itis fair tosay that while no ‘‘ pumping” (band-line or dipsey fishing) was proved against them, the general belief was, that had not their friends been so socially inclined the catch of that day would haye shown a larger score. It is not to be disputed that some men in theiranxiety fo make big counts resort to means such as gentlemen who fish for recreation scorn to avail themselves of, Against the means used by a man who fishes to make a liv- ing, when used in the proper season nothing can be said, but such are not offen used by gentlemen. Asporisman with decent instincts would no more fish with half adozen hand-ines for bass, than he would seinetrout,shoot a covey of fledgling quails on the ground, or use a swivel-gun on ducks, One method resorted to at the Island was newto me. When the frequent bites gaye indications of a school of bass a light pine stick for a float attached to a line having a half ponnd lend sinker at the other end, would be thrown out, so the float formed a buoy around which the boatmen would pull, sous to keep within the school. It was seldom, however, that any large fish were caught from schools. Fromtwo pounds down were the ordinary sizes. ‘ / We started home the following morning carrying most of our fish packed in ice. Mr. Rush has boxes at his boat-house where fish can be kept as long as one desires, and his men pack in ice and ship at very reasonable charges. Everything is well and fairly conducted, and we should have to go far to find a better place for spring and fall fishing. Fishing com- mences about the middle of September and remains good for seyeral weeks, Thuis isbetter than spring fishing, and if any of the readers of Forrest anp SrreaM are inclined to it a line or telegram to Jacob Rush, Kelley’s Island, will meet witha promptresponse. One word; in buying your minnows at the boat-house overlook the counting. Wenever knew it to fail that if one wanted a hundred minnows the count would come out just right from a draw in the tank, although a subsequent count of the contentsof the bucket would ordinarily show a deficiency of from eighteen to forty one. In fact even greater deficiencies were charged. Te \ Trosz Youne Suav.—In your issue of Aug. 16th, in speak ing of young shad caught near Washington Market, I gave the length of one as five inches and seven-eighths and the other a frifle less. For five read tee and it will be as I intenfied, for certainly it is not remarkable to see a year old shad five inches long, as that is about the usual size. A correspondent asks how I know that they were shad, and to state in Forzst anp Srream how ltotell a young shad from a herring or alewife with certainty, and this is the way of it: It is not difficult to tell the family Clwpeide by the single dorsal, Jarge deciduous scales, compressed sides and its serrated abdomen, or saw belly; but the species when young, hike all immature speci- mens, are hard fo determine in proportion to their immaturity. The size and shape of the sub-orbital bone or large bony scale immediately below the eye is, I think, the surest. « In the shad this is long, or rather deep, and has the lower angle moderately acute, while the river-herring or alewife has it, comparatively short and the lower margin rounded. This is very plain in the adult fishes, and the difference could be distinctly seen in my three-inch specimens, hence I call them shad, and think them smal] for yearlings. I haye never seen anything that I knew to be an adult bybrid between the fishes |- named, although 1 know positively of great numbers. being hatched and turned out in the Hudson, As these hybrids were always sired by the alewite, Pomolobus psuedoharengus, it'is not unlikely that there may he a uniformity in their ap- earance and aresemblance to either parent. Ihave often ooked over the shad and herring at Mr. Blackford’s in Fulton Market with an eye to this cross, but without result. FreD Matuer, Manyz.—The bays of Maine in the vicinity of Portland are full of mackerel, due, as the old fishermen say, to the fact that the sharks outside are numerous and have driven them in. Bie Fisn.—At a family gathering at the residence of Capt, Fish, in Falmouth, Me., a few days since, there were present seven ladies whose aggregate weight was over 1,400, Massaonusetts—South Hadley Falls.—The dispute as to who first caught shad in the Connecticut River with hook and line, has been settled in favor of F. C. Bardwell, of this place, who has made affidavit before.a justice of the peace that he took three skad with the hook and line, August 15th, 1869, Movements oF THE Fisntne Fiewr.—The number of tish- ing arrivals at, this port the past week has been 72, as follows: Banks, 12; Georges, #9; Shore mackereling trips, 21. The receipts of fresh halibut have been very small—h5,000 Ibs. from the Banks and 15,000 lbs. from Georges, and prices have ruled high, the last sales being at 9 and 5 cts. per Ib, for Georges. Codfish lave been in fair receipt, 1,180,000 Ibs. Banks and 585,000 Ibs. Georges, but the weather is unfavora- ble for curing in Jarge lots, and prices are well sustained, though ruling considerably below the prices at this season | last year. But little is doing in mackerel, most of the Shore fleet coming in light. ‘There have been no arrivals from the Bay, but two vessels are on the way home and daily expect- ed,— Cape Ann Advertiser, Aug. 24. Martha's Vineyard, Aug. 24.—A shark weighing 1,200 pounds was caught off Gay Head on Monday. Gloucester, Mass., Aug. 24,—The schooner Grand Master, which left here March 20th for the Grand Banks, came into port last Friday, having 270,770 pounds of codfish, the largest Grand Bank catch ever brought into this port. Ruove Istanp— Warren, Aug. 26.—Bluelish have appeared and are beginning to bite. Conneoricurr—Hast Hampton, Aug. 21.—Mr. Wm. G. Buell, a veteran sportsman, now the proprieter of the Poka- paug House writes of Luke Pokatopaug: ‘The name, which is Indian, significs Clear Water Pond. It is a beautiful body ol water containing nearly nine hundred acres, and baying in the centre an island coyered wilh the original timber. ‘The Jake is well stocked with black bass, pickerel and all the small er fresh-water fish. I have in three seasons put into the lake 20,000 landlocked salmon, and hope to liye to take some of then. I am now sixty-three, and love the dog and gun as well as I ever did. Deep River.—Mr. Gustavus Pratt killed a large water snake on Saturday, 18th inst., at N. B. Pratl’s mill pond. Upon killing him he observed the extreme end of the tail of 4 fish sticking from his mouth, which upon investigation proved to be a pickerel eleyen inches long. Whether the snake charm— ed the fish or caught him napping is unknown, but.anyhow he exercised the serpent’s wisdom in swal)lowins him head first. New Yorr—Tvribe's Hill, Aug. 21.—A black bass wcivhing six pounds was caught in the Mohawk to-day by Lew. Bber- hard, of C. R. R. freight engine 237. Rochester.—One of the City Assessors recently captured in Braddock’s Bay eleven pickerel and one very larze Oswego bass. ‘The pickerel he gaye away, reserving for his own table the bass. ‘* But when the fish came to be prepared for cook- ing a wonder came to light that spoiled all hopes of dining off that fish, but taught a lesson in natural history and the survi- val of the fittest. A young muskrat, weighing upward of half a pound, was found in the fish’s stomach, of which the ate had made a lunch before he took dinner on the spoon hook.” Nuw Jersnxy—forked River, Aug. 20.—The large blne fish aré now being caught in considerable numbers, the boats com- ing in to-day having from 30 to 90, averaging 10 Ibs. each. The weak fishing has also been very good the past week, 40 to 60 toa boat, weighing from 1 to 3 Ibs. each. There have also been quite a number of sea bass and black fish caught, but po sheepshead of any consequence. We look for good shing of all kinds from this time forward. ARINUR. Kinsey's Ashley House, Barnegat Inlet, Aug. 24.-—Immense schools of bluefish, running from 10 to 14 pounds, put in an appearance on the 19th. Captain Bunnell and party, 80 bluc- fish ; Captain T. Potter & Co., 91; Captain T. Predmore and party, 92; Captain Wm. Predmore and party, 90: T. Taylor's yacht, with party, 86. 25th, 32 yachts took on an estimate 7,000 pounds; 26th, bar rough; none out. Yacht Mystery, from Long Island, arrived with some 40 bluefish and Spanish mackerel, B. PENNsxLAANIA—Bristol, Aug. 23,—Rock fish are caught from the wharves. Sturgeon rce is the best bait. flarrisburg, Pa., Aug. 25.—Bass are tolerably plenty here- about, and could be caught readily at almost any part but for the hundreds of ‘‘outlines” stretched across the river. The largest fish seen this year was one caught by Mr. Arnold, while fishing sixteen miles above the city, which weighed 47 pounds. It was caught from the top of Green's Dam (Clark’s Ferry), and lifted out of the ‘‘re-action” water a distance of eight feet and safely landed in his boat. The party that was fishing with Arnold took one 3 and several 24 pounders, as well as smaller oncs. Respectfully, Bass-0-BAzour. Middletown, Pa,, Aug. 23.—Bass fishing in the Susquehanna has been very poor the last week ortwo. On Thursday, the 9th, I caught five that weighed nine pounds and a lualt, the heaviest three and a half. Bass are very plenty in the river, and may be seen running the small fish any time in the day. In three days’ fishing I caught eighteen the first, fourteen the second and eight the third, W. 8. ¥ Vrrointa—Leeshurg, vg. 21.—Bass fishing is better above and below this point thanitis here. Five or six pounds to the angler has been about the average. One four-pounder was taken with minnow, and a good many over two pounds with fly and with minnow. Our small brooks begin to yield bass of good size, fish of nearly two pounds have been taken in stream- lets ten or twelve feet wide, « FLorma—St, Augustine, Aug. 24.—Trout are pilirs now and are the principal fish sought for by anglers, Wisconsin—Ashiand, Aug. 18—Capt. W. W- Rich, yester- day visited Fish Creek, and returned with sixty-six beautiful rout, which aggregated twenty-five pounds. Micnican—Ann Arbor, Aug 20,—Wat. Park returned from the North Woods last week, where he has been catching members of the finny tribe. He brought back about thirty pounds of the speckled beauties. NAtuRALIST. Albena, Mich., Aug. 21.—Charley Luce, and G. W. Haw- kins went out to Long Lake fishing last Saturday, and by ac- tual time they caught forty-three black bass, weighing in the aggregate 133 lbs. Detroit, Mich., Avg., 25,—Mrs. Harry Crawford, of this city, while spending a tew days at Orchard Lake caught, on the 22d, 82 black bass. On the 21st inst. Don. M. Dickin- son and E. O. Durfee were at St. Clair Plats for a few hours sport with the te tribe, and made a string of 20 black bass. On the 22d inst. Geo, Chandler, of Lansing. caught 32, and Geo. Wheeler and E, O. Durfce, of Detroit, 25 black bass, 14 perch, Stephen Warner and ©. Flemming, in six days’ fishin at the flats last week, caught 115 black bass, 20 perch and 4. | pickerel, Count Von Klappenburg, of Detroit, spent three days at the same place and caught 76 black bass. A few maske- . longe , have leen caught so far this season as follows, viz.: — Captain Mott, 3; IL C. Colburn, 1, and C. Wooley, 1. The one caught by Mr. Colburn weighed 23 pounds, Fishing hus been very poor on the Canada side thus far this scason, Royrr, Inirwois—Kankahee, Aug. 24.—Fishing for pickerel and | black and speckled bass very good here this Sete ' Peoria, Aug. 23.—Bass, jack salmon, red eyes and other fish are caught in good numbers at the Narrows, four miles above here. New Bronswick—Oampbellton, Aug. 20.—In com an with Mr. Richard Parker, Gaveuineet Supervisor of ihe “ Tobique Road’—that extends from this place into the wil- derness toward the St. John’s River—I visited Patker's Lake whichis some three miles distant from this village, and the first of the many smal] lakes that Jie along this route. Wehad good sport. Our fish varied from # to 24 Ibs. in weight, and were beautiful specimens of the Salmo fontinalia, and yery gammy ; quite unlike their not far distant relatives the Salmo canadensis, STANSTEAD, Camp Stewiurt, August 18, 1877-— Our parly of three arrived at fifty-six mile post, thirteen miles beyond McAdam Junction, Tuesday, at about Bu'clock p. mu. Our gnide here met us, per agreement, and we at once started acrosg the one and a half mile carry to a tributary of Kilburn Lake. Two trips were mage for baggage and sup- plies; then two trips by canoe, some three miles, brought us about dark to camp. Simee our arrival the weather has heen unfavorable for sport, raining most of the time, and rasing the streams too much for sucecss!ul fishing. Still, we have taken a number of trout of fair size, the largest weighing 174 onoces. A large share of the ‘ime has been spent in Altine up camp. Toward night yesterduy, Superintendent Stewart, of the N. B. & C, Railroad, came into ramp loaded with trout and grouse, which he killed while o+ his way from the 56- mile post. Corpora. Lor Warrrmnp, —Aun enterprising fish dealer of Wick, Eng., has found a new use for the carrier-pigeon. Bouts which tish at a larve offing take the pigeons to sea, and after the catch dispatch them with the intelligence, which is received al home and suitable preparation made long before the vessels ative. CLERGYMEN’S Fish Srorrms.—! The Pamunky reminded me of afish story. So I told if to Brother Peterson. Tt ray this way: A shark came up that river. A citizen saw if, took 1 sturgeon harpoon, went out in a canoe, and sent the steel barb into the shark, The shark darted. The cord to the harpoon hung in the bow of the boat, and that end of the “ance started under water. The man jumped up to the stern, and Jeaned back over the rudder to keep the front from dipping, The shark was doing his best, making (say, roughly, ) fifty miles an hour. ‘The fisherman could not go forward to un- hitch the cord, for the boat would go right under like a mole in a plowed field, but quicker. So the man had to “rare” back, like he was driving a fast horse ina sulky before his sweetheart’s house. His neighbors hailed him from the bank but he hadn't time to talk. They went home and told their wives, and wondered. The boatmen on the river shouted at him ashe skeeted by. He was going too fast to answer. The shark turned out of the Pamunky into the York. Capsized in arviver three miles wide, and a mad shark ¢lose by, was an ugly thought. The msn wished he had been from home the day the shark came by bis house, and was ‘regretful’ gen: r- ally. The shark made a wide circle in the York, and returned up the Pamunky, and, nearly opposite the starting point, sud- denly stopped, rose to the top—dead, The man was glad. Now, this isnot a small story. It ia of the Centennial Krupp iron calibre. 1 watched Brother Peterson. He didn’t seem to give way under it as I liked. He took a fresh bite of tobucco and said: ‘I know a bigger one.’ ‘Tell it.? ‘1 will. In Charleston harbor a fish swallowed the anchor ot a schooner put out, and dragged the vessel under.’ ‘Oh,’ snid ae that’s apochryphal. Mine was a true story. Dr, Leroy M. Lee voucbes for it,’ Brother Peterson chewed briskly a second or 30, and said: ‘I heard Bishop Wightman say mine was true.’ A schooner against a canoe, a Bishop against a Presiding Elder, the odds were too great, worse than ‘eight to seven,’ it Was no use, ‘to attempt Gibraltar with a pocket, pistol’ As at Appomattox, * yielding to superior numbers and overwhelm. ing resources,’ I quit.”— (Christian Advocate, Richmond, Va. - SPLIT BAMBOO RODS, To Our Customers and the Public: In reply to the damaging reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘ dealers” who are unable to compete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a cireular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions, Cowroy, Bissurr & Maneson, —[Adn. Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N, Y. Rational Pastimes. CRICKET. x match between the second eleven of the Staten Istand Gah and the Columbias of Hoboken resulted in the following score: CoLUMBIA ys, Sraven IsnAnp—Staten Island, Aug. 22,—A STATEN ISLAND, First Inning. Second Inning. Houghton, cand b Welch.......- DO; D Minturn) ss ese ee... Ss Jarvis, b MuClosky.....--,.+.--,-20 Db Minturm.....s-+.s:sucecaeed,.. 7 Hf Byre, ¢ Hadley, b Welch...... 5) ib. MGUlogk fae ey Sveti 2 J Hyre,¢ MeClosky. b Welch..-. 4 ¢ McClosky, ) Minturn._.... .2 ial HB ¥orbes, b McGlosky..,..,....+. 1 WrcQioniye neces ee nee Dayidge, b Mewlosky. -+- 2 c Brown, b Mevlosky........... 0 Duer, b McClosky...., blk UD OUl ese eee Saat, eee este eT] C Porbes, b McClosky ‘20, MOWBiiskered pee poco. 2 eal os Garmandier, rim out. T ¢ Minturn, b McClosky 9 Durand, hot out. ..........- 0 b Grepory...-..2.0...6, Carroll, © Hadley b Welch...... *3 a ---. & o¢Cuddihy, b MeClosky.......2.. Leg-bye, 1; wides, 4; no ball, 1.. 6 Y By Bye, |; leg-byes, 2; no balls,. 4 FALL OF WICKETS, First Inning. 2. ..yeecerpaeveces) 19 29 34 34 37 87 4s op H—3 Second inning... lccc:ss.sse.24 8 89 31 31 45 35 57, 57 e167 San _ COLUMBIA. - Second Inning. Da OURNGONe Lj cekee eho 7 lip) Wait eee ba ce eee wert oy Cee First Inning. ro, T Durand.,........ 3 tkins, b.J Hyre.......-.-.....-. 2 MeOlosky, « Forbes, b Hough- : 2 POM. cages ee see peers e eee O G Carroll, b Houghton........+++ 1 Hadley, ¢ Durand, b Houghton... 1 }) Jarvis...... Hobe 6 Brown, b E Worbes....,-.-....... 8 b Houghton. weevey 2 Minture, b Houghton............ 3 b Houghton... 74 Moouey, hit wicket, b Forbes.... 0 lb w,IJ Byre..... Ha D Gregory, b darvis........-+ssnsre b Houghton ....+.... Sa lis Welch, ¢ Jarvis. b Forbes........ 0 1b wy, D darvis..--....- seen eaee 0 G Davis, b Houghton,....,-..,.. 3 NOt OUt..-.s.-.s--s eee Sours KR Davis, not Ot ........-... sees 2 VD darvis.....-.0....- ee seevevesvs O Byes, 5; wides, S....6......-..22.10 SHO YR tape ce eee ee ehotcaecsg) otal 220: eared : Ab rest FALL OF WICKETS. First iting. ...s...eeeee..e.--8 9 13 20 23 25 26 26 80 39-39 Second ittning.s.::..4..-......51 8 S Ih 22 27 33 41 41 41—47 OrTawa vs. OnonpAGA—Syraciuse, VV. ¥., Aug. 21 and 22. —The match between the Syracuse and the Canada clubs, which has been long talked of in cricket circles, resulted in a victory for the famous Ottawa players. The score for the first iuning was: OnonpAGA—First Tnuing. Millward, c Macfarlane, b Logan 1 Wind, TuNGhte.! fhe ewke doe a Bb Berry, oowled Brodie.... OrTrawsa—First Inning. Rav T D Phillips, not out........54 W Hinsworth, b and v Calthrop. 0 3 J BBrophy, ¢ -mnith; b Balthrop. 2 Qastle, bowled Logun............ 4 DJ Smith, run out......- een 9 Newsome, ¢ Brophy, b Logan... 0 IC Macklin, bowled Cowie...... 3 Gs Micfariane, ¢ Smart; b Calthrop, bowled Brodie......... 0 COWIE sS hag Cee dso seyeue5 Bex, ¢ Phillips, b Logan,........ 1 C B Brodie, b Cowie.......-.--.. 0 Cowie, notout.........-.-- +-... 2 R Gill, ¢ Moore, b Cowie.........1L Smart, bowled Logan............ 0 EF Gotton, bowled Cowie.... ~A White, bowled Logan..... . 4 H Reefer, c Rex, b Smith.. tpl Smith, c Smith, b Logan.... . 0 CJ Logan, bowled Smith . - 0 Barnes, ¢ Macklin, » Logan...... 4 (+ W Baker, bowled Cowie...... 3 SVE H ADs «oldie cele ain't s omtclaiiin «oa .. 3 Byes, 4; Leg byes, 3; Wide balls, se YES: Fae cele sles ened ea2 2) NO Balls; Pisces pieese oot BTR eae SAA SS Sat BSEE ABS 3) POtaL. ese sen steeceesws conde et Tn their second innings the Onondagas scored 90 runs; the Ottaw4as winning the game by inaking the 17 runs with the loss of two wickets. 2 Kinestoy ys. Osweco—Osiwego, Aug. 22-—The second of the series of games between these clubs resulted in favor of the Dominion players. The first match was won by the Oswego Olub. The final game is to be played next month, Follow- ing is the score : OSWEGO. First Inning. Second Inning, Baily cant bh Smith,.....,..... 11 ¢ Eimoreb A. Simith............ 5 H. A. Mattoon, run outi......... 0 c¢C.¥F, Smith b Smith..... tee + eh Hubbard b Smith.............. ta ee WADA Werte ey. fececb ecemes flaps (os cel aie sae: Stevenson b Smith .... Se UL MOMs rsddesteseotsseisceaee Newton lbw..... 0 tefout -........ . 2 Cozzens, run out... -.. 5 Gand b Smith,... . 2 Conde ¢ Jones b Sm'th. .. 0 did not bat......... it} Henly c Jones b Smith..... Basel Lt Meee SILLU I Nsiaela dee le wip Melalaed clans oh RL Fayette c Galloway b Smith.... 1 not out.......-..-....--.0005 se ae 3] J. H. Mattoon « Smith b Gallo- ia YVes (os take oabenitioWlals\ als wit amtelets c Ireland b Smith....:.......-- “ae Wright ¢ Smith b Galloway.... 0 did not bat............5......2.. 0 Byes, 9; leg byes, 2; wides, 5.... 15 Byes, 2; leg byes, 2; wides,2.,.. 6 Vey § ee OR eae eee oe: 55 PEGE Lestrthe pes onl hetattiatdhet 6 rae Rate 34 KINGSTON. . First Inning. : Jones stopped Cozzens ........ 25 b Wright..... voe-eerese Treland }) Baily.....-........... 8L © J. H. Mattoon b Baily......... Hendry D Wright... ....-...- SMU es acns re mayne es ee ©. B Smith c Cozzens b Baily,. 12 ¢ Wright b Stevenson.....-..... 19 Drummond b Bally ........... 1 .c Cozzeus b Baily............4. , 18 Galloway b Wright...........- 9 oJ. H, Mattoonb Baily.......... 9 Hintore bw, b Baily... a..5 9) I bpwitb Bally. -2 tee eee meq BANA DE see es eu ease Se RCOMeTIY DAVIE hes caneeeseccee a Waddington ¢ Baily ) Wright.. 2 MOt OUT....... sees. ee eee eee eee 0 Betts, not out PORWIAVE LOI be cee er sb ea 5 otis nS ae cl ss PAS FI ORV TU Gs slepe cess) 0 gl ASOD ca teih ooo bals ease be verse hes MG) Byes, 7; leg byes, 1; wides, 3... 11 Byes, 8; leg byes, 1; wides, 3... 12 ROCA eaten sine seer et reesei Petes MRGIAL eer eeRlec seg tae. tatage esses Tour JuNior ELEYENS Vs. TNE St. GEORGH’s AND STATEN IsuAxp O1ues—ILToboken, Aug. 28.—Match game between the! junior eleyens of the St. George Cricket Club and the Staten Island Cricket Club. The players were between nine and eighteen years of age, and were coached by Talbot, Whet- ham, Marsh, and Houghton inturns. The following is the score : ST. GEORGE. First Inning. Second Inning. Hi Campbell, run out............ 16 cDnrand, b Thomias..-...,..... 48 W G Haven’, c Duer, b R:ch... 2 b Houghton.,.... eaenasthenes ne oD J Dimock, b Rich.......-..-.... 9 c¢ Thomas, b Houghton......... 5 # M Honstlin, b Thomas.....,.. -1 rou out,..... 12 We tatey se wusaen of J ii Blackweil, vb Thomas....... O Tum onh..........-... eee eee eee 1 EW G. iswold, » Thomus.. .... 13 b Thomas.,..............-..5 sae Yl WN Campbe)l, ¢ Pool, b Carroll.. 3 b Thomas...... Petite tears ee ort Hi Frovhingham, not out..,..... 0 b Thomas.,.,...-es.eeeecreeeee. 1 A Rich, absent.......-.... ...-. — W Taylor, sub., not ont......... 0 Kimbeu, absent. rye — ARich, sub.,b Honghton...:... 2 Byes, 5; Wides, 9...-.-+ses0e-s } i NEALE a. 3 lap ede op cadatecy 18 le bok 46 Taotalaecs 5th Vesesevecreanys OF Runs Scored at the Fall of Hach Wicket. Innings. Ist, 2d. 8d. 4th, 5th.” 6th. 7th. Sth. 9th, 10th, AMIDE oa co oor jl 20° 21 21 40) 46 460 — — ‘= —4f Second...,.-. 12 15 35 40 70 73 9L 81 89 — —8s9 SIATEN ISLAND. First Inning. Second Inning. HB Rich, b HW Campbell,....... 0 ce Haven, bH Campbelt......... 2 J, Poul, b Havens......+-e-..-., 3 b Woussling....-.-.-...+-..... ey A. & CG rrou, ¢ A Rich, b Hf Campbell.....--- teseseeeee-s- 1 CG Havens, bH Campbell.....-.. 0 J Westervelt, c H Campbell, b . FIAVENS. 00, eee new eee nee sy Je vb Havens: ... a Rat HRA Saye or 3 G P Thomas, ¢ Havens, b H Gampbell...-....- +.+ ....-+. 1 bHCampbell....... Stdunptce cb © W Durand, ¢ Havens, b H CampWell,...scfesseseeeeersss 5 cand b Woussling,.....-...-.... 18 D Morse, b H Vambell....,.... 0 bH Campbell,......-.....-.-00. 1 L Houghton, notout.......... 4 b Housslimg............ Wrakivecs 2 J Duer, ¢ Havens, b H Camp- fees eile OOF coe tn Be Vaylol sens senhsost, fyeneey cane D O Fowler, ¢ Dimock, b H Campbell........-. cers ruses O DOF OUE,...02. es. 2 +e, nents seen- 9 © Taylor, cand b Houssing.... 2 ¢ Griswold, b Woussling........ 0 Byes, 1; leg byes, 1; wides, 6.. 8 WCE foo Sete es nen beae hei eat TOA eso acen ac ndsaawienns s bah postal sa ose Sata. SAF bE 42 - Runs Scored at the Fall of Hach Wicket, Tunings, dst, @d. 30. 4th, 6th. 6th. 7th. Sth, 9fh, 10th. Se Te OR CR ES ae Le eZ Second....... 41% 22 2 2 3BS1 32 32 33 42 —42 Sr, Groran’s, Hoboken, NV. J., Aug. 23 and 24.—A match game between the Bachelors and Benedicts resulted in the fol- Jowing scores: Single—First inning, 77; second inning, 14. Married—First inning, 24; second inning, 70- ——— eS Soorrtsn-Amertoan Crup.—The third of a series of the handicap panes of this club was held on their grounds at 829 West Fifty-fourth street, last Saturday, Summary; = = eS Oe e fe {a5 ‘ 5 ;*? 5 1 WT wo-Hundred-and-Twenty Yards Run.—The second heat, four con- testants, won by 'l. H. Smtih in 2634/8; M. EB, More, second, in 2614s: The tirst heat, five contestants, won by H, B. Wilson in 27343 5 J, Robertson, second, ‘Third heat won by H. H. Moritz, in 268; F. RB. Leonardson, second, In the tinal heat, Wilson was handicapped ten yards by Smith and Moritz, Smith wonin 26478, Moritz, second. Priae, » Silver medal. Four-mile Walk.—Entries: F, Buckley, GC, Connor, J. V. Wolcott, Won by Wolcott in 32m 48's, Buckley eomingin 34m1714s, Prize, a silver medal, : Relief Race.—Bach contestant was carried half way around the track, and was then eirried by his partner the remainder oi the lap. First heat won by H, B. Wilson, Jt., and F. BE, Leonardson in 468; sec- ond heat won by M. EB. More and G,. McMichal in 42s; the third by W-. Ii. Griffen and J. B. Hanna, in 463; final heat by More and McMichal, in 40%5, Prize, silver medal to each, Newvorr.—The Polo Club having entertained the citizens and summer sojourners of this city with an exhibition of lacrosse, played by Canadian Indians, on Aug. 27, have ar- ranged for pallone playing this week. Under their manage- ment an athletic meeting of amateurs is set down for Sep. 6th. The games are to be open to members of the N,. Y. Athletic Club, all college athletic clubs and the residents of Newport. — O'Brien, the pedestrian who recently failed in his at- tempt to walk 500 miles. in six days, having completed in that time 420 miles, will repeat the attempt next month, New Jrrseyv—Long Branch, Aug. 23.—The swimming match between G. H. Wade and James Cunningham was won by Wade. He swam the two and one-fourth miles in forty minutes, and came in on the finish fifteen yards in advance of Cunningham. Wade bas been challenged by Coyle of Phila- delphia. Swimmine av Hanrem.—The swimming contest under the auspices of the New York Athletic Club, last Saturday, was participated in by eleyen contestants: William Childs, Nauti- Ins Boat Club; R. Weissenborn, Jersey City Heirhts; 1. W. Peckwell, Dauntless Boat Club; C. M. Shaw, Yonkers Ath- letic Club; T. E. Kitebing, New York; James Fraser, New York Athletic Club; M. Ryan, New York; W. E. Smith, New York; T. B. Bates, Harlem Athletic Club; O. G. Bates, Harlem; and 8. Sinclair, a deaf mute from the deaf and dumb institution at Morrisania. The course was from Macomb’s Dam to Gates’ lumber dock, one mile only. Four of the con- testants came in at the finish: Weissenborn, 45m. 441s. ; Kitching, 46m. 25s. ; Fraser, 49m. 114s. Shaw was fourth. answers ta Worrespondents, No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. G. Hi. H., Rochester.—When does the brook trout season close in Canada? Ans.— Sept. 15. J. G,38., Boston.—In what States will 1 find gnod partridge and deer hunting not too far away. m September and October? Ans. The Adi rondacks, northern New Hauipshire and Maine will furnish plenty of sport. A. H.S., Meshappen, Pa.—Please inform me what kind of bait to nse for black bass for month of September aud October? Ans. Worms, min- nows, dobson, etc. R, M. L., Scranton, Pa.—Where, within reasonable distance can I find good general shooting and fishing, with good accommoJation for self and family atreasonable rates? Ans. Luckawaxen, Pa, Address J.A, Williameon, Cohannet, Taunfon—Are there any rules for shooting at glass balls if s0, by whom are they published, and whatis the price? Ans. Yes A. H, Bogardus, Can hayeasetof rules and score-book at this omce for twenty cents. D.C. P., Saratoga Springs, N. Y.—To have your gun choked, send it to Shaffer of Boston, Clark, & Sneider of Baltimore, or any of the gun- makers advertised in our columns. J. B. E., Williamsport, Pa.—What is the dobson bait used for bass fishing? Ans. An imitation of the heligrammite, or dobson. See ad- vertisement, BLAckK GEORGE, Mobile, Ala.—Is it not unusual for the Salo fonti- nalis to be caught in Grand Traverse Bay? Ans. Yes, though the fact of their being found there is not particularly strange, R. Woop, Syracuse, N. Y.—Is there a case on record of a full-blooded Newfoundland dog having the hydrophobia? Ans. Yes, several. No canines are free from the disease, BELMONT, Bellaire, Ohio.—Please explain in full what the Dobson bait for black bass is? if is new to usouthere. Ans. See our adyer- tsing columns. Also page 444 of FoREsT AND STREAM, Aug, 2, 1S77. F. M., Bergen Point, N. J.—Where, within twenty-five miles of New York, on, New Jersey Central Railroad, can good rabbit shooting be found adout Noy,1? Ans. Monmouth County, ba:k of Keyport or Holmdel, C. A.R, Clarence, N. Y.—Please adyise me of some good place in Canada, near the line, where 1 can find good fall duck shouting rather eariy inthe season? Ans, St. Clair Flats, twelye hours from Buffalo by rail and boat. Go by way of Detroit or Port Buron, C.C.C., New York.—1l. Cana Flobertrifle shoot a .22 cartridge? 2. Where can obtain arrows and arrowheads? Ans. 1. By takinga Flobert rifie to a guvsmith it may be made to shoot a .22 cartridge. 2. At J, E. Marsters, 125 Nassau street, or of Peck & Snyder, 124 Nassau street, RAVEN, Ro-ednle, Ks.—1. Will you please tell me the charges on a barrel of Gogardus’ glass balls by through freight from New York to Kansas City, Mo? 2% The nearest point to get glass balls? 3. Is Mr. Hallock coming out to Kansas on his trip? Aus. 1. Apply to your local freight agent. 2; Can be ordered in St. Louis, 3. No. TRAPPER, Greenwood, Ill.—I would like to be informed of a good place for trapping and hunting in Wisconsin or Michigan, or any place within four hundred miles of Chicago, where I could make $20 or $2 per month above expenses? Ans, On the Sauble or Manistee, in Mich. fan, or along the line of Wisconsin Central Railroad. Your success will depend entirely upon your abilities. ; 8. 5.J., Baltimore, Md;—Please inform me if there is a work which gives full instructions and positions in long range rifle shooting? If so, by whom published, at what price, and where to be obtained? Ans. Yes, ‘‘Loug Range Rifle Shooting,” by the Ritie Editor of For- BST AND StReaM, just published by us; price 50 centa, — ConsTANT READER, Syracuse, N. Y.—Ans, Wateb the tum or, andi it increases \n size, report, at the same time state its anatomical situ ation a8 closely as possible. The probabilities are that it will disappea of itself with age, W.F. R., Cincinnati.—Will you inform me of the changes in the game law of Kehtucky? Ans, Theclose seasons are: Deer, March 1 to Sept. 1; squirrels, 1st of February to 15th of J une, rabbits, lst of February to 20th of October; wild fowl from the ist of May until the 1st of September; turkeys, 1st of February to ist of September Woodcock, 1st of February to 18th of August; quall or partridges ruffed grouse, ete., Istof February to 20th of October. Inseotiyerous birds are protected the year throughout, Sourn Sorz, Boston,—My setter dog (8 years old) commenced yes- terday to eyince an almost constant desire to urinate. He would not only do so in the manner common to dogs, but at times would Sqnat down like a gety young puppy, and pass a large quantity of urine, and it seemed to meas if he got rid of more than usual in that position, He is in pretty good condition, if anything, a little too fat, and seems otherwise to be allright. I thought he breathed pretty fast and a little “jerky” at times. Ans. Give him a pearl of Eucalyptus. (Fou- gera’s) every 3 hours until difficulty ceases. Low diet. H. E, M., Boston,—1. How heavy charge, and what size shot, would you advise for partridge shooting (muzzle-loader, gauge 14)? 8. The barrels of ply gun are thirty inchéa; by cutting off two or three inches Will if effect the shooting, and how? Shoots close now. 3. What ig the difference between choke and cylinder bore? Ans, 1. 219 to 3 drs powder and 1 ounce of shot No. 8. 2, The barrels of your gun ate noné too long; let them alone unless you desire to ruin it, 3. A choke-bore is smaller at the muzzle than at the breech. : T. S. D., Staunton, Va.—I send you the foot of a bird thatwas killea in this vicinity yesterday evening. The bird measures 21 inches from tip to tip of wing, 9 inches from tip of beak to tip of tail, length of bill, 17g inches; plumage, slate colored above, snow white below, with . a white ring (not well defined) around the neck; bill, black. We have never seen anything like this here before, and would like you tell ua What itis? The party killed several of them); they se em to be abund ant, Ans. Your bird is the black tern (Hydrocheledon Jisaipes), C. 8t. G, 8., Bonnean’s, §. C_—Can a Remington breech-loading sho ‘gun, weight 8 pounds, No. 12, be choke-bored? Will it make any dif- ference in the safety? I kill a fair amount of Zame with it, but in shooting at a box 2 ft.x2 ft., 40 yards distance, 344 drachms powder ily oz, No. 6 shot, can only, during maoy trials, get a pattern of 24 pellets Would you advise me to haye it choked in both barrels or one for field Shooting? Ans. Wedo not consider that it improyes any cylinder bore gun to change it toa choke. If achoke is desired, exchange tlie gun fora new one already choked. G. A, J., Williamsport, Pa.—1. In shooting glass balls is it best to shoot the ball before or after itbegins to descend? 2, What size shot is best for shooting pigeons from atrap 21 yards rise, with Parker breech-loader, 1@ gauge, 8 Ibs. 10 oz, Weight? 3. What would be proper load for same? 4. Ihave a breech-loading gun which shoots very close—too close for cover shooting. Which would be best, haye it bored to scatter, or get an exira set of barrels, or use it as it is? Ans. 1. Shoot them as you can best, 2, No. 8 shot, 8. 134 ounces. 4 Just a8 you can afford, hp J. A. B, Berwick, Me.—Will you please prescribe for my setter that has the mange. le is four years old, has been fed on oat Theat bread and milk, table scraps, etc. His eyes look bright, but at night ip thick yellow matter gathers in them. Tongue and lips look natural only perhaps a little thicker. Body is hot and dry with bare spots on points of elbows outside of forelegs, and which are sore. He smells yery are hair nearly ull off tail; seems to be thirsty all the time; drinks an Rate mous amount of water, which runs away from him nearly as fast as he drinks it. Testicles hang low all the time, one has been Swelled to three times its natural size, butit is allright now. He pants agreat deal Seems to itch intensely ; wants to scratch with both hind feet and bite himself at same time. His flanks are drawn in Some, breathing rather labored at 126 respiration ; condition of bowels variable. Appetite yan" able, Water colorless. Iam giying Donovyan’s Solution three times a day, tinct. of iron once a day and wash with Caswell é& Hazard’s Juni- per Tar Soap and black wash, He has been chained up until lately, hus his liberty now, Ans. Give plenty of exercise and light diet. See ‘that black wash is made as per prescription 37, Hallock’s “@ azetteer.” You do not describe the form of the eruption so that we can tell what it is You will tind particulars in “Gazetteer.” Drop the tinct. ofiron: it inter feres with the Donovan. Increase doses of Donovan's as per presen p= tion 35 and give him also a dose of calomel ag ber prescription 22 a follow with the second prescription of No. 10, leaving out the calomel and podophyllin. Give morning and evening, SETTER, Baltimore.—My setter has severa) sore places on his hind quarters and one under his tail close to the Toot, the latter bein the first to appear. Yesterday they came out on the outside of his ions one or two near the hip bone on each leg, and about four on each side They first appeared making the skin look pink throvgh the hair, th : they became raised like the bite of a mosquito and as large asa etiecul piece. They then have a formation of matter on the surface not dee but they do not seem to hurt him much and he licks them at times fide not as if they were much troubieto him. Tf Washed him with ston dark carbolic soap and he seems better; two were nearly dry, If ie more break out he will soon be over these. Ans. Put the animal on lo x diet and wash each day with Juniper Tar Soap, and also apply twice é i three times each day the following wash: Calomel, one dr,: eyrny f acacia and glycerine, each five drs. Flnid extract of conium (g nibs five dvs. Mix in the order given in a mortar, and when tioratn bly in. corporated add liquor calcis, q. s. to make one pint, meantime ate ; slowly; shake well before using and apply freely, Also give ienaene of Donovan’s Solution in water, three times a day, taking care that it 2 not given on an empty stomach. ‘See that-your dog has a clean Bed a 4 that it is frequently changed. Do not allow him to lie on the gr ' undér the house, a8 the damp exhalations only aggravate the eee R. Rh. B., Galyeston, Texas.—T have a pointer pup four months o] which has been ailing for the past two weeks. I fave it eahtinire, ie grains; quinine, 6 grains; leptandrin, 3 grains, followeq with a dose if castor oil, as per directions in your paper, but no WOrms were pas i ‘Their food has been mostly boiled beef cut fine, and the broth orkes, it was boiled. The eye is bright and natural; coat smooth and glog .. lips and tongue pale pink; breathing 50 respirations per mine + a ural; appetite variable; temperature of the body, 102 deg. ry Vi range of house and large yard; plenty of Tass; condition of , it poor on the same feed that keeps the other pup fat. At times fade pears in pain, whining and biting at her hind quarters which are ae and sore totouch. Bowels slightiy costive, water clear and free a position affectionate and extremely jealous; exceedingly ambitious dia tries to please, If you can imform me whatis the Matter with her fr os this imperfect sketch you will greatly oblige me. Ang, Probab] on assimilation of food, Give one-quarter teaspoonful of Caswell ims te & Co,’s Elix. Calasaya three times a day. Also three timer a ‘da = ie grains of the following powder: Rhubarb powdete d, 6 dta.: white Cas : tile soap powdered, 2 drs.; leptandrin and powdered anbebs, ome fit) Be not give at tie ratte time With the Bimiey a ad . . oe A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAT, NATURAL HISTORY, FIsH CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THE INCULOATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A H#ALTHY INTEREST in OvT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY Sorest and Stream Publishing Company. —AT— e No. 111 (old No, 103) FULTON STREET, NEW YORE. [Post Orrick Box 2832.) 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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE COMING ; WEEK, Friday, Aug. 31.—Trotting: Cambridge, Ill; Parker Cily, Pa; Hart- ford, Conn; Oskaloosa, la; Macomb, Ill; Hudson, Mich, Base ball: Hariford vs Louisville, at Brooklyn; Chicago vs Star, at Syracuse; In- dianapolis vs Chelsea of Brooklyn, at Paterson; Live Oak ys Manches- ter, at Lynn ; Jefferson ys Star of Greenwich, at Brooklyn, ED, Creed- moor: Infantry; 2d Brig, 1st Div. Regatta of the Newburg Rowing Association. ’ Saturday, Sep. 1,—Trotting: Macomb and Hudson, as aboye. Base bali: Cincinnati ys Boston, at Boston ; Lonisyille vs Hartford, at Brook- lyn; Indianapolis vs Chelsea of Brooklyn, at Paterson; Starof Green- ville vs Chelsea, at Greenville, J C. Monday, Sep. 3.—Base bail: Cincinnati ys Hartford, at Brooklyn; In- dianapolis vs Auburn, at Auburn: Live Oak vs Rhode Island, at Provi- dence; Dansyille vs Rochester, at Dansyillle, N. Y. Bench Show of dogs, Music Hall, Boston. Tuesday, Sep. 4.—Trotting,; St Petersburg, Pa; Quincy, Ill; Mystic Park, Boston; Quincy, Il; Amenia, NY. Baseball: St Louis vs Bos- ton, at Boston; Chicago vs Hartford, at Brooklyn. Towa Field Trials. Hampton, Ja, Dog Show, as above. Wednesday, Sep. 5,—Trotting as above, and at Davenport, Ia. Base pall: Live Oaks vs St Lonis, at Lynn. Dog Show as above. Miniature Yacht Regatta, Gowanus Bay. Thursday, Sep. 6.—Trotting as above. Base ball; St Louis ys Bos- ton; Chicago ys Hartford, at Brooklyn, Snconp Recimenr-Cosnyucticur NATIONAL Guarp.—This, ihe crack regiment of the ‘‘ Wooden Nutmeg State,” began its annual encampment at Gregory’s Point, South Norwalk, Mon- day, August 27th. We are in receipt of an invitation to be present, which we shall avail ourgelves of, Col. Smith has our hearty thanks for this and other fayors previously be- stowed.— Hp, — —wWe had the pleasure of a call yesterday from Mr. W. H. Roberts, of New Orleans, Hditor of the Times, who is on his return home from Newport and Saratoga with the expectation of finding a cooler climate. Mr. Roberts isa genial Southern gentleman and a thorough and enthusiastic sportsman. We acknowledge our indebtedness to him for the many courtesies extended, and trust to meet him again, when his visit may be more extended. . THE INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCH, | HE arrival of the British Team will give the American marksmen an opportunity to judge of what sort of stuif their competitors are made, who they are, and what may be expeeted of them; and the first impression which strikes a critical observer of the visitors and (heir manner of procedure is, that they haye come to win, They are not the junketing, speech-making, merry-witted friends whom we have had with us in former years, nor do they come boasting of what great feats they can and will show us, They simply say, ‘‘ We will do our best ;” and, as they represent the pick of a great nation, where for seventeen years or more the finer grades of target practice haye been most assiduously cultivated, it is but fair to suppose that their skill is of no mean order, as their expe- rience certainly is not. In place of enjoying the pleasures of town life, they at once proceed to isolate themselves from all those seductive influences which might tend to interfere with that perfect state of eye and head and hand; in short, that general healthfulness without which rifle shooting be- comes the merest matter of chance. The greatest pleasure, the most exquisite enjoyment which our visitors can expe- rience, is not to be met in the rounds of excursions, fetes, receptions, and such, but would be realized in a leading score at the conclusion of the second day’s work in the great rifle match. They do not forget that their errand across the Seas is to shoot, and if possible win in a great battle before the butts. This single purpose is kept steadily in view, and every move of that veteran shot and thoroughly posted marksman, Sir Henry Halford, is leading to one Soal—victory, For our American marksmen, and particularly those who are especially charged with the successful carrying out of the International Match, these facts and indications are suggestive. They mean that the very best endeavor only is to be brought forward if the honors of victory are once more to rest with our home teams. If, after the series of successes which were ours in the days of our infancy as long-range shooters, a dis- astrous second place should now be our lot, it will need a deal of explanation to show that it was not the result of some militating cause which might have been removed had sufficient care and forethought been exercised. When one of America’s crack shots, if not the crack shot of America, declares his ability to pick a second team, able to whip the present selected champions, it certainly is that the field of choice is broad enough to enable a proper and discriminative selection to be made. We are not now in the position in which we were less than half a dozen years ago, when it was with difficulty that any team at all could be secured ; now we may sort and reject, may test and try, and hold fast to that which is good. If the eight men, who are nominally at this writing the American Team of 1877, think, or a majority of them think, that their effective- ness as the exponents of American marksmanship can he added to by a change of personnel, it should be made without scruple, and those who step down and out should be actuated by a sufficiency of patriotism, of sportsmanlike qualities, to acknowledge that others are better than they, and rejoice with us all, and the victory they have hastened by the opportunity afforded others of doing well. The coming match, we doubt not, so far as the riflemen and rifle managers are concerned, will be fought out in a full, open and above-board manner. It is one of the peculiarities of the sport of the rifle range, like that of the field and stream, that its tendencies are elevating. It demands a healthy body and necessarily induces a vigorous mental and moral growth, There is no royal road to big scores, and one who would en- joy the satisfaction of heading the list in a long-range match must be a genius under the definition of a prominent writer, who defines: ‘Genius is only the infinite capacity of taking trouble.” Sir Henry Halford is endowed with a fair portion of this capa city, and he is certainly taking trouble to keep his men in good trim and form, that they in turn may be able to trouble themselyes to good account with the intricacies of Creedmoor winds. The American riflemen East and West, North and South, will be happy to welcome their friends and antagonists from across the sea. The coming battle is the more importantas it is fought under those modified conditions respecting choice of team which England sought to impose upon the donors of the Centennial trophy at the match of 1876. To defeat \pis team is to gain a victory over what England and the National Rifle Association haye united in acknowledging as the strongest team the United Kingdom can produce. Some are fearful for the hurtful effects of such a success in keeping the rifle- men of other nations away from our champions and the wind- -up of international matches; but we misjudge the character and spirit of the riflemen of Ireland and of Scotland, and of Sir Henry and his men, if we think of them as sitting tamely down under defeat. Being fairly overcome, it will hg their policy—it they are the true sportsmen we take them—to ac- quire the methed of their conquerors, and by sheer hard work woo yictory under their banners. In any event, the general public may rest assured that in witnessing this match they will see a fine display of nerve, of ripe judgment guiding trained muscles, and as they shout plaudits to the victors, be assured that they are giving honor to whom honor is due. _+§~-— Tuar Hussanp oF Maing, published by Lee & Shepard, of Boston, is one of the most interesting little sketches it has been our fortune to peruse. It is almost a necessity in the household circle which possesses Helen’s Babies. We think we have met Charlie before, and Elsa,—vyell, we dare not say | where her prototype is to be found. O* Eof the most important desiderata connected with the life of one who tries to study nature is the faculty of noticing little things which escape the observation of ordinary people. This is, to a great extent, the secret of the sucess: of many naturalists and scientific men, and is, in fact, one key which opens the doors of Fame to many of our eminent men in whatever channel their talents run. But it is more especially an essential to the successful study of natural big- tory. Audubon was remarkable in this respect, as well as in regard 10 his memory and eyesight. A story is told of how he onee, when with a friend on one of his favorite tramps through the woods, called the attention of his companion to a bird a great way off, and scarcely visible to the eye of his friend, but which Audubon immediately recognized by its movements and coloring, giving the genus and species, and marveling at his friend’s lack of vision. This was, however, with Audubon a natural endowment, but his fame was ¢s- pecialiy increased lyy the accurate and detailed accounts he gives of the habits of the birds he figures so grandly. There are countless little incidents which happen to us every day, most of which pass unnoticed, yet many of them, if followed up even in thought, might disclose useful and pleasing subjects for study. ‘lransfer this to the woods, and there ceases fo be a limit to the important conclusions to which a little thing may lead, if carefully observed and fol- lowed up. It is this habit. of close observation that decides the relations of cause to effect, and aids us in understanding the most intricate, as well asthe most simple points in the Natural Sciences. We invariably find that he is the most successful hunter who understands what effect the various states of the weather ha#@ upon the game he pursues ; who understands where the ducks or geese will feed when the wind is in the north ; what chances of success present themselves when a stiff, westerly breeze is blowing, and so forth. So must he who desires to study Natural History cultivate habits of careful observation of minute facts. An example occurs to us in a little incident of our own ex- perience. We were one day last spring on an ornithological expedition. A pair of crows attracted our notice ona tree near an incipient nest. We had seated ourselves to rest, and while listlessly watching their actions, their movements soon arrested our closer attention, and we then noticed, for the first time, that they used green twigs, as well as the dead ones, in the construction of their nest, and to secure the for- mer would wrench the smaller branches from. the tree-tops, using their strong beak for the purpose. On the same day, while watching the movements of a fish-hawk repairing her nest for the coming season, we observed that frequently she would sweep to the ground, and skimming slowly, rise again, and fly directly to the nest. Upon continued and close ob- servation she was seen to seize, each time she reached the ground, a sod or bunch of grass, and without stopping her flight, bear the object away. One of these observations was accidental, the other the result of our first experience with the crows. To arrive at. definite conclusions we must haye facts, and facts which are drawn from careless or cursory observations are, to say the least, unreliable. Another point which should be impressed upon the young observer is the importance of putting on paper all data as soon as possible after theiracquisi- tion. We are in almost daily receipt of communications contain- ing questions about birds and animals whose descriptions are so meager that it is sometimes difficult. to tell whether the bird is a blue-jay or a foolish guillemot; whether the animal be muskrat or silyer-fox. Amateur naturalists or persons who take sufficient interest in natural history to send questions con- cerning their observations should make their inquiries more specific. An indispensable thing is a pencil and note-boolr, Tn this connection we refer the reader to a pleasing communi- cation in another column, a translation from Pliny, which ean be read now so many hundred years after its author's life with sreat loterest and profit. Let observations be recorded with all possible detail of time, place, and so on; these copied in ink as soon as convenient. Aside from their practical value, one who has never tried it can searcely realize how the interest derived in after years from looking back to past enjoyments is enhanced by haying these data, kernels of pleasure which were garnered Jong ago, and which bring more forcibly to the memory the dimmed and dimming past. — ee Cuancgs AT tne New York Aguarinm.—We learn with regret that Mr. W, C. Coup, the founder and deservedly pop- ular manager of the Aquarium, has sold his interest in this in- stitution, and has retired from its management. His partner, Mr. Reiche, having purchased his interest, is now the sole proprietor. . Students, naturalists and the public generally will particu- larly regret that the new management has abolished the de- partment of fish culture formerly so-ably presided over by Mr. Fred Mather, and that instead of having an expert to illus- trate, explain and experiment in this important branch, eggs will have to take their chances and gravid fish will struggle in inexperienced hands. Besides the interest attached to this de- partinent, it was made of practical use in stocking public waters, having distributed nearly 100,000 salmon to the waters of New Jersey, Long Island, Greenwood Lake and the Adi- rondacks, besides the interesting experiments with skater. squid and other eggs, ' Mr, R. J. Edgar, the well-known treasurer, also retires, ‘ ie == —— - _ Howarr Pactta,—A correspondent asks “ Who is Hobart Pacha, whose name appears so frequently in the accounts of the present affairs between Turkey and Russia? Ts he an Englishman, as some of the papers claim?” English he most certainly is, being the third son of the Earl of Buckingham- shire, His name in full is Augustus Obarles Hobart, and he was born April 1, 1822, and early displayed that enerey of character and sivength of purpose which ted him to adopt fhe navy a8 a profession, a career in which he rapidly advanced, 80 that he wasa licutenant in 1851, and afterward a captain in H. B, M. service. In 1848 he married the younger sister of Sir Coiquin Grant, 2 lady well qualified to support, him ih the arduous duties he has since undertaken in the Ottoman service, which he entered in 1867, when he replaced Muscha- ver Pacha, who was no olher than Captain Slade, of the Royal Marine, as Vice Viee-Adiniral. He isnow full Admi- ral, a rank gained by his successful operations avainst Orete, where he established a blockade that ended the hopes of the insurgents, It was Hobart Pacha who, under the name of Captain Robert, eighteen times successfully ran the blockade at Wilmington, N. O0., during the late civil war, in the steamer Dawn, In 1864 he published an account of his blockade run- ning adventures in a little book entitled ** Never Caught,” which is very interesting. At this lime he held the rawk of Post Captain R. N. Wooprurr Exrreprrion.—The arrangements of the Wood- ruff Scientific Expedition around the world are now com- - pleted. The steamer Ontario, with a full complement of officers, under the command of Capt. John W. Philip, U. 8. N., and upward of four hundred passengers, will start from New York on the ist of October. Among the more noted members of the expedition are such scientists as Burt G. Wilder, M. D., Professor of Comparative Anatomy in Cornell University ; Albert Schaffler, LL. D., Professor of Modern Languages in the University of Berne; C. Hart Merriam, Yale College. The expedition will sail directly to St. Thomas and the Barbadoes, remaining a few days for botanical, geo- _ logical, and otber scientific explorations. The next stoppage is to be at the Island of Marajo, in the mouth of the Amazon; then at Rio de Janeiro, The Straits of Magellan will be Teached in December, and time will be allowed for exploring the coast. Valparaiso will be reached in February, 1878, and Fiji will be reached on the first of April; after a week's delay the journey tu Australia will be resumed by way of the Samoan Islands, 10 China and Japan. Two months will be given to the exploration of Borneo. Tt is intended to reach Calcutta on the 20th of February, 1879. Thence the expedi- tion will be eontinued to Ceylon, Bombay, Aden, Mecca, Alexandria, the Mediterranean, Lisbon, Plymouth, England, and then to New York. —— A Sportman’s Pirn.—lKaldenberg, 117 Fulton street, isnow offering a genuine meerschaum pipe, designed especially to meet the wants of sportsmen, at the extremely low price of $1.50. We have one, and it is comfort unsurpassed.—Ep. | eh Tae Locust Pracpr.-—-Rand & McNally, of Boston, have issued a handsome little work of 250 pages under this title, containing many illustrations, etc. It is more particu- larly a treatise on the Rocky Mountain locust, or so-called grasshopper, as it occurs east of the Rocky Mountains. The characters of the species, chronological history, native home, geographical range, natural history, habits, etc., are all con- * sidered, with practical recommendations for its destruction. The author is Prof. Chas, Rily, Chief of the U. 8. Entomo- logical Commission. +o NovTich TO SPORTSMEN.—Having received s0 many communications asking us for information in regard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we haye prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $16 to $150. We put our stamp only on the best, in order fo protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to. sell a poor rod with a false enamel (made by burning and staining, to imitate the genuine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P. O. Box, 1,294.—[Add. ABBEY & ImpRig, 45 Maiden Lane, a GAME PROTECTION, New York.—Herkimer sportsmen are prosecuting pot hunters who have been detected in killing woodcock out of season. Nuw Jershy.cThe West Jersey Grouse Association are doing good work with their tug. Several violators of the law haye recently been brought to punishment through the efforts of this wide-awake body. Onto Quam rw 1877.—It seems to be the opinion of some excellent gentlemen that Bob White can be killed this year in Ohio on Oct. 1, and of others that Novy. 1 is the date. ‘Hiven Barrister Logan, in his note to Colonel Skinner, fails for once to indicate with his usual clearness exactly when the autumn shooting, in the case of this estimable bird, may commence. * About” such a time, or “‘next November,” might prove disappointing to intending visitors. The amended act, passed iith April, 1876, provides that, for 1877, no one shall kill a quail “until the 16th day of November, 1877.” Succeeding years, Nov. 1 is understood to be the date. Penalty, a fine of $2 to $20, or thirty days’ imprisonment, or both. Our summer in the ‘‘Paris of America” has not been of the torrid type that we haye often had, and the nights are now quite suggestive of autumn. R, I. Doucarenz. Cincinnati, Aug. 24, 1877 MassAcnussrrs—Salem, Aug. 25.—I read with much in- terest Mr. Lathrop’s letter in Jast issue, and certainly think, and earnestly hope, it always will be ‘‘ much easier to write a book” than to get a game jaw, such as some of the shooting men of Massachusetts desire. The best proof of virtue is easily seen by comparing our fish laws and their backers with the mucdied bird laws as they stand. I think the fishermen of Massachusetts could have framed a game Jaw themselves, We should have one that would work as well on woodcock, as theirs does on trout, and I am not a fisherman “ther . EAT, Bosron, Avs. 25, 1877, Enrror Forest anp Stream : T notice inyour issue.of the 28d a communication from EB. Hi, Lathrop, Esq., of Springfield, taking exceptions to my previous letters published in the Boston papers and your own, as to the efficiency of the present same law in our State. Mr L, says: “He is aware that the law is not pertect, bul he don’t think that even the Massachugetts Anglers Association could have got a better one last’ winter,” I happen to be Ge of those who think they could, or, to say the least, their pre- vious acts and petitions 10 the Legislature show that they. would nof have been content without a posiliye close time law, no matter where killed or taken, .A poor law is worse than none at all, as was fully illustrated to us the first two years of our existence, but when the Legislature granted us a positive close time for the trout and smelt Jaws we were en- abled fo enforce them effectually, and the same will apply to the lobster law. We even went so far as to say to the com- mittee of Fisheries of 1876 that unless we could have the clause “Killed in this Commonwealth” stricken out of the trout Jaw, we did not wish apy Jaw at all. What was the result? The committee gave us leaye to withdraw, but we fought for the new substitute bill persistently, making posses- sion positive evidence to conyict, and carried the new law handsomely through both branches of the Legislature, there)y not only observing comity to other States but also protecting our own, Undoubtedly Mr. Lathrop would like to defend the present law, which J still contend is not only good for nothing but even worse than nothing, because he, as 1 have reason to believe, was the one who drafted the present bill: but his “astute legal acumen” did not in the present cas¢ do much good, and perhaps it would have been better for the gentle- man instead of trying to underyalue the ‘*large advice and accumulated wisdom of the Anglers Association” to have joined us, and by his aid, counsel and co-operation have done what he could toward a proper close time law, somewhat conforming to States on our borders, instead of trying with hombast to belittle the hotel keepers and sportsmen of Boston by his opinion of their *‘ notorious acts,” when he well knows, or ought to know, that the close time is off after the 4th of July in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New Hampshire ; and after the Ist of August in New York and Vermont. The Brunswick, Parker's, or Whipple & Hall, (ormerly Young’s,) are not obliged to wait until the 1st of September, which our Massachusetts Jaw would bave them, in order to obtain woodcock for their guests. They are obtained here by the barrel from the above States, and the gentlemen who purchase and furnish them probably feel that they are violating no law or justice in so doing. As to Mr. Lathrop’s offer to ** present” me twenty-five dollars apiece for every woodcock I can find in his county dead out of season,” I have other business to attend to, and am very happy to know “that he keeps his end of the State right,” although I am afraid he may be mistaken. But candidly, Brother Lathrop, try again, and get a good law that can be enforced without being obliged to get ‘good counsel to Help us convict” (and you know these legal gentlemen present so many different views as tothe legality of certain acts), so that we may help you, instead of trying to hold upour association to ridicule by talk- ing about our #accumulated wisdom and what the people and the Legislature expected when we were granted our charter,” ete., etc. I feel warranted in saying that the acts of the Mas- sachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association, and of the old Massachusetts Anglers Association, up to the present time, will be indorsed by all who know of them. Now, Mr. Editor, in closing, let me say I should prefer Mr. Hallock’s opinion on the legality of any fish or game law to Mr. Lathrop’s, believing that with his large experience he would be the most correct. I had the honor of sitting in the Massachusetts Leg- islature of 1868, with Mr. L., and respect highly his talents, but when an ex-Judge of our Supreme Court with other dis- tinguished legal minds of our State have said that our present lawtis ‘‘ inoperative,” let us cease all arguments and go to work to have a close time in conformity with neighboring States. J presume Mr. Hallock will be able to answer that portion of Mr. L,’s letter which refers personally to him, JOHN P, ORpway. Che Kifle. —_—0—— : THe ARRIVAL oF THE British THA‘w.—The arrival of the British Team by the City of Richmond on Saturday Jast brings the match of 1877 prominently before the public, and for a time we may expect to hear everybody talking rifle and rifle doings with more or less display of knowledge on the subject. The visitors on their arrival were cordially greeted by their American friends and soon to be an- tagonists. The Reception Committee of the N. R. A. had sectured the steamboat N. K. Hopkins on which to carry the receptionists down ihe bay, and at noon the boat, with a large party of gentlemen on board, left the battery on its errand of welcome. Among the party were: N. P. Stanton, President of the National Rifle Association ; George §. Schermerhorn, Jr., its Secretary ; Gen. D. D. Wylie, Major Henry Fulton, Gol. George D. Scott, Capt. Jos. D. Story, Gen. Thos. §. Dakin, Captain of the American Team of 1877; Gen. F. Vilmar, Col, W. E. Van Wyck, Gen. K. Knox, Col. R. C. Ripley, Col. R. ©, Ward, Herman ©. Poppenhusen, Gen. N. Gano Dunn, Alderman Oole, Adjutant M. B. Farr, Capt. Chas. S, Burns, Adjutant Wm. H, Murphy, Dr. G. A. Stockwell,Capt. Robbins, L. M. Ballard, G. W. Wingate, and Col. O, B. Mitchell; and Capt. James Buckley, Dudley Selph, R. G. Hyrich, Col. John Glynn, Jr.; John K. Renaud, and &, T. Manning, of the New Orleans Team. A band was taken on at Governor’s Island. The Inman steamer City of Rich- mond had already been reported from the Highlands, and all haste was made through the Narrows, The Hopkins was decked out im flags of all sorts and styles, showing prominently the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack. As | the hoats neared one another in the Lower Bay the flags of list of Irish shooters. the two nations were dipped from the little American steamboat and the Atlantic liner in reciprocal compliment, while a stout little howitzer on the forward main deck of the Hopkins blazed away, deafening everybody with a many-rounded salute, The riflemen were soon shouting recognitions across from boat to boat, Lieut. George Fen- ton, with his great, brawny, Irish figure, and ruddy, good. natured face, was the first to be identified among the long line of faces looking over the bulwarks. Then Milner upon the main bridge was caught sight of, and as he had nut been announced by telegraph his appearance eaused some surprise, and certainly did not reassure the American marksmen in any abticipations of an casy victory. A moment later, as the Governor's Island Band was blowing out “God Save the Queen,” Sir Henry Halford sprang upon the bulwarks and clinging to the shrouds was soon waving his hat and exchanging nods of recognition with the American party, many of whom lhe had entertained during their trip to British soil in 1875, One after another of the marksmen were picked out among lhe Richmond's passengers, and cheer after cheer and tigers were yelled over the water, while the Hopkins’ steam whistle sereeclcd its worst, At Jast a gang-plank was thrown out from boat to boat, and Capt. Casey, Ohaimman of the Reception Cum- mittee, stepped upon the Richmond's deck, and shaking hands heartily with Sir Henry Ialford, extended to him tle first welcome, and invited him to siep upon the Hopkins to meet the Président of the National Rifle Association and the other gentlemen of the American pasty. ‘Then as one after another of the British team seyped along (he gang- plank rounds of cheers were given, the three ladies of the party geiling the lion’s share as they tripped fearlessly along the rather slender passageway. Of course there was speccli- making, but luckily litle of it, Judge Stanton beginning the infliction and saying : "Sik Henry HALFORD, CAPTAIN OF THE RIFLE TEAM OF THE UNtrep KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND TRELAND: It is with great pleasure that I, on behalf of the National Rifle Association of Ameriva, extend to you and to those accompanying you a hearty welcome, Though you and your associates may be surrounded ab this time by strange faces, yet the interest that you personally haye shown in promoting greater excellence in rifle shooting has made the name of Sir Henry Halford as well-known to the friends of Creedmoor on this side the Atlantic a8 it is to those of your own Wimbledon and Dollymount on the other; and the names of Mereuson, the two Fentons, Eyans, Righy and Milner, Humphry, Gilder, Frazer and Piggot, have become familiar names to us all, and we greet you with a hearty welcome. Your mis- sion is well known—I may say the civilized world over, A great and unprecedented contest is soon to take pluce between representatives of two of the greatest nations on the fave of the earth. Armed and equipped as the regulations direct with deadly weapons they will meet at Creedmoor, and then and there in a long-range match contend for the “American Centennial Trophy and Championship of the World.’ irom this time till the day of the contes", Dot only will every facility be afforded you for practice and obtaining information on the range at Creedmoor, but also caring for your personal necessities, comforts and pleasure while youremain with us, will be our highest 4im, Again we welcome you and extend the friendly hand.” Then as the two gentlemen shook hands the crowd from {he two sides of the globe shouted and hurrahed. sir Henry Halford, in responding, was short and Spbited, saying: ' ‘Tt is indeed a peaceful errand on which we are bent, though we carry deadly weapons. For the past two years I have looked forward to this visit with the greatest pleasure and interest. As the company is aware, circumstances prevented the appearance last year of a British team. ButI felt that it was only deferred, and now the pleasure of _ meeting is the greater as the delay has been the longer. I can only say that we are here, all in excellent health ana Spirits, after a most. pros- perous, rapid and peaceful ocean trip, more than astonished and pleased with the hearty welcome with which we are met. Never before in the history of the world has such a contest been brought about—the most friendly of battles with the most deadly of weapons. The Ameri- cans have enjoyed an unprecedented succession of triumphs, Again and again has the wreath of victory fallen to them, and if is, think, about time for a lapse in this chapter of monotony. All I can say is we shall strive to put the period to the story. The gentlemen of the team T have the honor to command are all of them good shots, and T can safe- ly say the team is not a bad one. More I cannot and dare not utter in the presence of such thorongh experts as the Americans have shown - themselves tobe, Of one thing I am sure, that the Americans are far better speech-makers than we are at home, and I can only ask them to pardon any deficiencies in my speech, while I offer them and American riflemen generally many thanks for the Kindly feeling shown and the many valuable lessons in long-range practice given by them, and par- ticularly for the attentions shown on the present occasion, ‘ Without waiting for more than an hour's breathing spell in the city, Sir Henry and his party pushed on to the quar- ters they had determined on at Stewart’s Garden City Hotel a few miles from Creedmoor, where they will remain in quiet and strict seclusion, the riflemen taking all the prac- tice possible until the day of the match. The team party consists in all of cishteen gentlemen and three ladies. Sir Henry Halford, Lieutenant-Colonel by rank in the volunteer service of England, comes as captain of the team. He is an elderly gentleman, with full, gray beard, but a sharp eye and thoroughly healthful consti- tution. He is enthusiastic in rifle matters, and if careful management and strict attention to each and every detail can insure success the victory will lie with his team, Lieut. « Col. C, Lenox Peel, late of the Scots Guards, is an old Wim- bledon manager, haying for a number of years formed one of the working staff at the Wimbledon meetings, He will act as adjutant of the team under Sir Henry Halford, Capt Bowlly, of the Twentieth Regiment Fvor. is a youne man. and accompanies the party as a gencral assistant. Mr. Waller is a stout gentleman, who for 4 Dumber of years has filled various posts about the Wimbledon meet- ings. EH. Vaughan Thompson is another of the non- shooting members of the party, He is a cousin of Sir Henry The last of the non-shooting men is Vernon K. Arinitage, who comes accompanied by Mrs. Armitage merely (o Bét the match. The riflemen proper are twelve in number, all of them standing well up among the crack shots of the United King! dom. Lieut. George Fenton, of the Seventy-seventh Foot, and Wm, Rigby, cousin of John Rigby, are veterans in the Joshua K, Milner is the only man in the party who has taken part in the matches of the three previous years, while R. 8. Greenhill, who in 1875 shot at Dollymount, comes over to America for the third time as a reserve man, The Beotch contingent consists of three 72 men—G,. Grant Peterkin, a young man, but of Elcho Shield experience; has been in this country before, having: lived for a time in Virginia. Arthur M. Fraser and Wm. Fer- guson are the other tried and (rusted ‘ brither Scots,” in whom Sir Henry is well satisfied, The English section of the team includes five names: Lient.-Col. Fenton, a middle- aged gentleman and an ‘‘ old reliable” in the Haglish Hleho eizhts; he is accompanied by Mrs. Fenton; H. Saville Ward Evans, a shehtly-built gentleman of student-like ap- pearance ; ‘T. Taylor Pigeot, a young shot, but a good one ; Wm. UH. Gileer, who for fourteen years has filled the post of Sergeant Instrnetor of Musketry at, Harrow, and A. Paget Humphry, an old (ueen’s man, who travels in company with his wife. Creepmoor, Aug. 25.—In the absence of many of the Creedmoorites down the Bay looking after the British Team, the Remington match failed to fill, and was laid over. But the third contest for the Turf, Wield aud Farm dvew a fair list of entries, though the score was not particularly brilliant. Capt. A. Anderson, of New Jersey, held top place. A. Anderson .....- 42 S EF. Kneeiand..... 28 J. B. Holland....... 35 W. M. Farrow.,... 4) Ky HY. LEWis.ss.cae. 88) KDulty...)......., 84 T. W. Linton....... 44 Jd, H, Teacke....... 37 J.P Paulding,. 34 J. R. Gritam,,,... 41 F. WH. Aiton. . 8% TW. W. Price. Ad D. F. Dav ds.. +41 dh. b. Prices... N. D. Ward. FF. A. Duerd... ~4t W.R. Livermore... 37 EK. Rarker....... 3p 83 J. EB. Rathyen,..... 4) ©. BE, Truslow...... 86 GC, A. Whiting. ..... 82 J. L. Bourillier..... 4) J B. Irwin......... 36 J A. Gee... .i.42.. 81 H.W. Gourley..... 4) G.¥. Merehant.... 36 WH. Finke, Jr ...... 31 I. U.. Allen «<.; »- 39 Hs Wi Burd..,.c2... 26 M. M. Maltby....... 31 J-N. Burger.. . 89 J, Cavanagh. -... 36 3. J, Epstein W. Yonnw...........39 J. Ri Beach...,.... 36 J. Kerr,..........-. EE. Willis... 2. . 39 CG. Keenaud........ 85 J, W. Todd......2.. CO, Pinney C,. P. Carrington... w. Tue Amerioan TEAM PRAcTION.—The first team practice of the newly-chosen American international team for 1877 was held on the Creedmoor ranges on the 21st inst. The full team were out, as were the two reserves, and if the squad is to show the improvement which is to be expected is they get into a good working system, some magnificent scoring may be Jooked for. The wind held from 4 to 6, and a clear, gray light favored the riflemen most of the day. Of the team General Dakin was so unfortunate as to find some imperfection in the breech-block of his rifle, and came out at the foot of the list with a poor score. Hyde shot won- derfully, getting a grand total of 214 in the possible 225, the champion score of Creedmoor so far, beating Jewell’s pair of 215’s, but not yet up to the big scores heard of from some of the country ranges. It is somewhat suggestive that eight of the ten team men showed misses in the scores, Jackson, the Bostonian, and Hyde being the exceptions. Itis the dim- inution of these ‘‘unaccountable misses” which alone re- mains to make these modern breech-loaders the most pre- cise arms extant. The shooting, as a whole, was brilliant, the leading eight men on the team targets reaching an aggregate of 1,639 points, or within one point of 205 points per man, Wednesday, the 22d, the entire team were again on the range, but neither the day nor the score was so good as on the preceding day, At present there are severa] members who are ‘* good holders but poor judges ;” in other words, providing they have the assistance of sharp coaches on mat- ters of elevation and windage, they can be relied upon for 4 good score. But the other members of the squad receive no assistance in return from such members. Of course there is grumbling—a little—about that, since it may lead to an ex- cellent score for the pupil and an inferior one for the coach. The actual team total on the second day was 1,562 peints, but taking the eight bighest scores, which include those of the two reserves, Lamb and Hepburn, the total reached was 1,596, very good as long-range shooting generally goes, but not enough to suit the team men, The full scores for the two days stand : Aue. 21. Aug. 22. Frank Hyde. 655556555555 45 5-74 5556545555555 55 443 6453554555555 55—41 6854555544545 5 5—69 4454545545554 5 5—69 5355555542355 5 3—63 HUD, ee ac een CTE fh Te PAY SO 6 205 7. L. Allen, 55545555555455 0-68 5455544555655 5 512 355555555555 55 5-73 4455553555335 5 3—65 4544534545555 5 5—68 843%93554556854 3—19 [DOlal seh tepecrseretiobses 5-209 Wit EIS pe Sareea Aan A 196 C E Blydenbargh. 5545005455555 5 5-63 4455555554055 0 0-57 6555555544555 4 6-72 O3 355854444545 4-60 55555255555554 471 243255445455 53 561 MUGtAD Mae ae ce (seease ot 206 Total ves. ese Dente L Weber. 664555558855 5 5 5—T4 5554555554545 5 4-71 4564455555455 45—70 5365553545445 5 4—66 4405355454455 5 4 -€2 2644546854535 5 5—64 POU, 2200s canteens rene stn ns e2UG Motalbmaueee Leecod a iiee sen i 201 W 4 Jackson, 6555455355555 55-72 5555545535455 3 5—69 5545555838454 5 25-65 6845462555555 5 4-08 8554555535338 5 5 6—66 2358645548554 3 4—6) Total...... re ee AR Total...... ae = 2197 L L Hepburn, 5555565645464 5 5—72 3455555555655 55 572 6545534455555 4 5-6) 5552554443545 4 2464555405545 3 5-61 3553455538455 55 5—67 Mota). pons eey esheets 202 MOET ots cewek ee: es EOL LC Bruce, 45555055555 55 5 5—69 4555543545555 5 5—70 4445545545443 5 5—66 5545455554545 1 5-67 44055534555555 5-3 5643455545544 0 5-63 ath pa 200 Wothwe: eee = het weore e200 ILS Jewell, 5054534855565 56 3—42 S45555565555 545-71 65445455545325 3-44 5445563544455 4 5—67 6555455555455 5 5-73 6034%55456335 44-57 OURS psa tere ee-sses, os «199 Total Guys site h ha ve 195 T Lamb, Jr S5555555 5545 55 3-10 854555255355 5 6 568 4455354655544 3 4-65 5534555454554 4 467 3550553380455 5 5 5-58 4345354544555 5 5-66 Total seabbepcderbseqnes- 9D Total sce raeeavecks teat bak 201 | S Dakin. 855555364445 4 5 5—87 F554454553 5545 35355550545 5432-57 BOS455.5 5546 S4 eo 002035553335 44 5—47 8252505553225 3 5—52 Vila ee Pee een ISL ICA oy San Uo tale pT Ee TET THe New Orueans Riruz TeAm-—The Crescent City Rifle Club wen, by their performances on the Creedmoor ranges, hive wou the admiration of the long-range men, and coni- pletely sdenced the dowbis of these who were wont to look ujyon our reports of thur home domes as somewbit apoory- phal. They are really a fine band of shooters, and made a very good beginning at long-range practice on the 21st. Mr. Dudley Selph, that phenomenal shot, whose great New Or- as score of 219 has been the wonder and envy of riflemen all ranges, seemed as though he was to do something eyen better, and af 800 yards created a genuine ripple of surprise in a straight run of fifteen bull’s-eyes, a feat accomplished but onee before at, Creedmoor, by KE. Johnson, of the Irish ‘eam, on the first day of the Centennial match in September last, The other gentlemen of the Southern team did not show such good results, but enough to convince good judges that with the care and earnestness with which they practice and mutually assist one another, the finally-chosen four men will make great scores in the inter-state match. On the 22d inst., far off to the extreme right-hand target of the range the little knot of New Orleans riflemen were again busy, pulling together; and while the American team fell off, this band of keen-eyed Southerners actually pulled ahead, their second day's work showing the best total, despite the fact that Kyrich is still on the semi-sick list, and that Man- ning at 800 yards put in a bull’s-eye on the wrong target. Renaud at 1,000 yards was specially unfortunate, getting five misses after amagnificent opening early in the day, Dudley Selp), as usual, led the squad, and led the field as well, with 206 points. The men have a good style of work, and when they get into thorough working trim their system will enable them to show some large aggregates. The full scores of the Louisianians for the two days stood : Aue. 21. AwG. 22, Dudley Selph, 4455554855 655 5 469 5655555555555 5 55 5356555554545 4 6—70 5450350545555 5 5-61 8555555425445 5 5-61 4455554504555 54-05 iit Sat eecre Se ee TCL Wate ssee aw, anes ie eae e201 Win Arms. 5554554555455 45-72 3055455555255 55-65 445554344335 5 6 5—66 4035555555555 5 5—67 6346545356454 45 5-66 4443355554554 6 5-66 rEOtaly cers eek aoe Deen Totaliasonengcwscesy es ».+.198 Co] John Glynn, Jr. 3554545555655 5 5—71 5553555455453 5 4-68 5564505553333 4 459 3004458423055 5 447 530555552553 03 2-538 2544352433554 4 5-56 Total. sewsimentoeyenes 383 Motel wemain te toe ace ET Manning. 4365450344454 5 4-59 4405455555055 5 5-62 5483534454555 5 5-65 4355334554545 5 4-64 4530254335345 54-55 555323054005 2 4 4-47 Totale....« oe Pree Wh) Total Puqe ies + is yk ANGE RG #yrich. 5444554553554 5 3-66 2545536345535 5 5-61 630254050445 8 3 5-51 6055544555545 5 6-67 545534354844 3-5 366 0555354055045 44-53 otal...-... aol stein stele TOPANGA 8h, Speeds v4 yoke ok! - J K Renand. 6555555555440 3 4-65 4353555545555 6 367 344434434555 53 4t0 2464555844555 5 5—t6 0508582504003 3 5—38 0334555354005 4 4—50 OPAL. + nth. s0049s.e0Prt ty 163 Totals Glia cests eles vos 188 A. Scorcu Oprsion oN THE PRrotes?.—The Military Record and Volunteer News, of Glasgow, Scotland, an excellent sheet on the broad subject of Scotch rifle shooting, in its issue of Aug. 8th, has an excellent criticism on the Scotch protest, and, we think, coyers the question fairly and gives’ a hint which the N. R. A. of New York would do well to heed. Tt says: ‘“ We regret exceedingly to notice the acrimonious feeling displayed in a letter from the Secretary of the Scottish Rifle Club, in reference to the forthcoming International Match at Creedmoor, and it seems to us a pity that the Scottish Club should endeavor to play a dog-in-thé manger policy. At the same time, we have no hesitation in saying that the American Rifle Association are blameable for leaving their invitation in so ambiguous a form as to lead to misunderstanding and schism. ‘he error of the American secretary seems to have been to have sent his circulars of invitation broadcast. among rifle associations and rifle clubs of repute, and it certainly does behoove the United States Association to explain explictly the understanding on which their invitation was given. If they stretched courtesy ‘too far last year let them say so at once, and give a proper definition of their nieaning in the conditions they lay down, ‘‘that the various teams participating must be natiye born citizens, residents of the countries they respect- ively represent, except in the case of teams representing a provincial territory of a government, in which case residence in the province will be suflicient, provided ‘the member is a native born subject of the parent country. We are not such churls as not to wish the combined team of English, Irish and Scots every success on foreign soil.” —The Stock Exchange Rifle Club had a competition on the 21st inst. for the bronze medal of the N. R. A., presented them as an affiliated club, ‘The firing was at 200 yards, any rifle, ten shots per man, Daniel @hauncy, Jv., an efficient Seventh Regiment man, held first place, the scores standing out of the possible 50 points : D, Chauncy, Jr..s---..:..5-5.. 88] FR. Maxwell..ccc-ccceiessresss 26 4 V «+ eee--- BH) W. 4. Vhippards...... 2. tesa 26 CAS MEIPE Sie ve ssnss wee ..:-. 39 |S. H. Cook 24 EB. A, DVaKe. ...5-4,.=- sees... 33) B. We Gould: ..0.... F . 21 ) TD. W. B. Hughes..-.....-..... 28| F. L. Eames..... 45 - 20 OS ASGTINEGGSS. faces ee eR? 27 —Morris B. Farr, editor of the National Guardsman, has been wisely chosen by Gen. Woodward Hxecutive Officer of the fall meeting, as his adjutant. This means that many of the annoying little neglects which haye marked these meet- ings heretofore will be wanting in the 1877 gathering, Newark ys. RoongstEr.—On the 22d inst. the team of the Rochester amateur rifle club left for Newark, N. ¥., to shoot the return match with the amateur rifle club of that village, Eyerything promised a spirited contest, the sun pouring down on shooters and spectators in feryid style. The accidental shots were few, a single miss on each side and not a single outer felling the accuracy of the work. ‘Ihe score stood : ROCHESTER TEAM, JH BrOWM, ,-.. sees eye eeee ee seen ee bB4444445455 5 5 5—69 SE Rider, ok wot walases ae tae nae dels ~--544545544554554 48 S A Servis $545544545444 4 4-(5 RB Yates. -Sd444344 45546 44-63 BE Angevin 4444454453444 4 3-60 EB COMPS), ye tercstenessccesserenens f dd adh dod 45 2H 0 2455 Total PAPC ALE PATA DNA E HT Bete Reseda biowdedewnscepeur eggs OPE vatee OBS ‘shifting, rendering close shooting particularly difficult. NEWARK TRAM. 2 PUVA Oh Ss ate sce Set owkss opeacteb ies, ee 55555¢4 444644 4 3-65 GW doverhill.......... tepreternee eo Gd dt Gdd dd ad haa dd (ig DT) B WiLCOX, 6 ee eeccee step edeccteeeeeei Dd dd dA GA dd Ee HH age WHT NiChOlby..... ets eter ese DOS t 4d O46 od oo ah S68 ES Ailiott,.... seseteseeressrersereeee FD DOSE AAA AAA ASD GH 4—E) HD Van Dusen.....,,....... cyeeszes dd db 4d 4454444 4-85 MIROUHIS as, Sots secs te Soe Reeve net See redeapim purse cu sate wLeeSTO This is claimed to be the largest score on record for a tayo hundred yard off-liand contcst with u texin of six, Tt is the seventh match of the Rochester club al flat distance, and (hey have won al] of them. The Newarkers tuck their dufeat in a gentlemanly spirit, and subsequently entertained their victors at supper. We would sugeest that the Rochester boys try their Inck in the short range Lteam match at Creedmoor during the fall meeting. Worcrster, Mass.—The rifle team of the Worcester Sports- men's Club came off at the Greenwood range, on the 17th inst. The weather was delightful, but the wind was variable aud Mr. A. G, Mann offered a handsome powder horn asa prize for the best total score of the day, and it was won by Mr. C. B. Holden, The shooting was in conformity to Creedmoor rules, 15™shots each, at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards, with possible scores of 75 at each range, and 225 fotal. The scores stood : 900 1,00 Total, CB Holden.... i) 62 dit AL Rice... 8 62 1o8 GJRuee. ... 48 49 160 Frank Wesson....> 46 6 159 A’ G, Mamm-...4.....006 ons aA ft) a 161 INS AWG RIL ULE gy erate lgaielsienc scele lata i 57 ret = TAG WOME S: Sy joy res teas we eae 80 46 ret — Stedman Clark...........+.--..-88 a0) ret — AC ORS TCH yee eee on eee See oan 36 38 ret -—— On the 24th two irial scores were made at 800 yards, the total standing out of the possible 225. : ist Trial 2d Trial Tl Ist Trial 2d Trial T’l AT, Rive.......72 70 142 A Houghton. 66 67 135 GJ Ruge......68 70 1#8 edinan Clarktil tit 127 Frank Wesson.7l GT 138 GMatu, ....03 dt 107 LG White...... 69 65 134 Boston— Walnut Hiil.—The fifth competition for the Ballard mid-range rifle came off on the 28d inst, at ile range of the Massachusetts Rifle Association at Walnut Hill. Mr. W. H. Jacksou had won in two previous contests for the prize, and Mr. John A. Lowell intwo. Mz. Jackson, leading in this competition, took the mfle, scoring 117 in a possible 125. Mr. T. H. Gray made an excellent score in the 800-yards shooting, but owing to something breaking in the lock of his rifle he was compelled to withdraw, This will be considered also one of the competitions for the posi- tion of one of the representatives of Massachusetis at the national meeting, My. Jackson will be one of ihe four sent by this association, his back record being allowed. The distance was 800, 900 and 1,000 yards, 7 rounds at \he first, 8 at the second, and 10 at lhe third ; position, any within the rules. The following was the score: AI £00—6 5 5 5 3 5 6 =23) W 4H Jackson,............. nN-5 45 5 6 4 5 6 —37 > 11T (000-4 5 58 5 5 5 5 5 Baa, ( S0U-5 5 45 8 5 4 =i) Charles C Hebbard........ oU-4 2 5 6 6 5 h 8 ~108 100-3 43485 6444 4 ( siu—5 6 4 5 5 5b DO dH SHepard.e-...-.- 2. nes ~ 0-5 6 4 4 0 4 6 3B (LON) 5 4 5 55 6 5S Sub-5 6 5 f & 4 Bb J Wemyss, Jr,.-,.-.000....5 9-5 3 5 5 8 5 5 4 (100-8 5 4k ) 5 8 5 5 ( 800-0 5 245 5 8 Wm Gerrish.......,....-.. ~ 0-5 4 5 4 3 5 BO 100-8 4 24 4 38 6 5 4 SW0—4 24 5 56 2 5 HP LOrd 2... sceeeensses. ee % W083 § 5.42 4 3 5 4 T0u0—3 b & 3 4 YB a a 5 PeSsig—- Ul se sie eS WM Ward .............-.— 0-5-2 56 0 2b 4 3 Liuuww—2 -5 5 6 5 4 85 5 ( FOU_-4 2 42 B 4 4 J BOrden..--sycscssere--s- — SUU—-8 | 32 5 Bb G5 d 4 li00t—u 0 5 4 35 SB 4 Walnut Hill, Boston.—The second of four contests to de- cide who shall be the four representatives from the Magsachn- setts Rifle Association to the national meeting of riflemen came off at Walnut Hill Range on the 21st inst. ‘The day was very favorable for the practice, and the extraordinary success of Mr. William Gerrish, who stored 212 out of a possible 225, elicited general remark as being the best score yet shown at this range. The scores slood: Si 455555554595554 5-73 fm Gervish...,....0..4 (0355544555565 5556 84-70) 212 eee [1W0U-5 5445555555444 4 569 800 900 1,00) Tl. 800 900 1,000 17], J Wemyse, Jt..---. 67 Tl fl 199 AHTebbard.....69 61 65 175 ae Tiebpard. 49 66 56 14 Gd. Winship.....65 55 46 166 A Hebbard....... sv 60 DS 5 S Wilder....-._..67 45 49 151 Manrynanp—Laltimore.—The second competitive shooting for the Whitney tifle took place at the Patapsco Rifle Range Saturday, Aug. 25. The score wes as follows : Meh........5554245—30 Wim Dayidson....4 42533 3-24 etki 43444407 TH Elder,......,.444 20 4 4—29 WH ack.. ....#44494 4-97 DS Holden.,...., 52404 30-19 G Smith....-..... 444346327 CW Davidson....4 2223 3 2-18 GH Hamble,.-...3424483—24 WA Wiston......4 22 4) 4 2—17 eee TRUnll dd 34 83 S24 HP Plack...1..,1804 88 29-46 Mr. F. H. Wack had the highest score at the first day’s shooting; Mr. B. B. Lynch was the highest at the above shoot- ing The third and last contest takes place at the above = x ts grounds on Saturday next. Micurean vs. Wispsor, Canava.—The Michigandcrs are trying conclusions with their fricuds over the border, and on the 20th inst. the first bout between six members of Company A, Third Regiment of Michigan State Troops, and an equal number from the Windsor Infantry Company, took place near Windsor. Hach man had five shots at each of three ranges, 200, 400- and 500 yards respectively, which were shot in the order named—old square target in use. The darkness during the firing at the long range brought down the average, but the record was thought by the marksmen 4 fair one, consider- ing the arms and the practice of the men. The following is the score, showing the number made out of a possible 20 at each range per man: WINDSOR TEAM. 200 yus. fu gus. 50 ys. Total. T Morton....-.. To rs ae TL Meadow. ...: 16 : 3 ue G Purser.....---...- +h - ei 2 P Gowrié,---. 4. --- sane 18 : 7 fh W Shipley -.-.........--. 12 20 ; T RCs <. is soe gprereeseere tO t 11 38 TOURS esaedvecese-s-a 05 a2 a5 15h * DHTROLT TEAM, wh 200 yda. 1400 yds. 500 yus. Total BRASH G Wattles - 5 anes ee ahr il It 39 en As BiFSGN 2a. 14-ese steed 8 6 QL HK Roberts. ...,....-..-.- fl 18 Wm 32 MP Thatcher... ...---.... 6 3 3 23 UP Montromery...,.--.-- 6 t i) ant) W A Whibttelsey..........-9 14 ps . 26 MOPARTS ce. te hed ee ya: 223 Ol 58 By 10 The second contest will take place on (be Michigan side of the river, but the exact time aud place are not yet agreed upon. —Zetiler’s Rifle Chib held their last practice shooting for the month of August, Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, at the Gal- lery, 207 Bowery. A handsome trophy was presented by the Zatiler Bros. to the member who made the most 1-inch {rull’s- eyes in these shootings, or thirty shots, Tt was won by Max BG. Engel, who made twenty-five eyes; ten members of the club were m the twenties close after him. Mi. Engel has pre- sented the trophy to the club for competition, same conditions, for month of September. The gold medal or ‘‘ centre badge,” which has been shot for eyery Friday evening, open to all comers, was won for the third time by D. L. Beckwith, Fri- day, Aug. 17, and it now becomes his property. —Company A, 48th Regiment, N. G. 5. N. Y., have entered for the third competition for the Nevada Badge and fixed Sept. Gth as the date of shooting. ‘This is the first entry this year, but other entries may be looked for from the 7th and 23d, and perhaps from other regiments. —The American team have chosen a new shooting costume, and instead of a quiet suit of green or bine or gray, haye chosen a dirfy Wrown, and one of the New York dailies says very kindly that *‘elad in the new garmenture, the marksmen lool much finer {hana group of conyicts.” We would rather say that they would pass for a pareel of bon-ton plow boys. —The first practice of the British team on the American range last Tuesday showed a team total of 1,642 points agaibst a total of 1,640 by the first Anzerican cight, ‘Che New Orleans men are working mosf magnilicently, Selph getting a virtual score of 217 points, though with a bull’s-eye on the wrong target his actual score drops to 212 points, —The Military Record. of Glasgow, Scotland, relates, in its issue of Aug. 15, that another death on the rifle range has taken place at. Hawick (near Edinburgh) last week, when a young man uamed aston, who was in the butt marking for 2 comtade of the 4th Roxburg B. V., was shot in the forehead, death being almost instuntaneous. It is surmised that he had been looking out of the mantlet wlien the fatal shot reached him. Such events are called ‘ accidents,” seemingly because they should mot happen, but they are the result of carelessness, negligence and breach of regulations. ‘Target shooting need not be a dangerous exercise. —The Royal Artillery and Engineers’ Military Academy, Woolwich, has a remarkable cadet this year in Mr. Codd, son of a clerszyman. He has headed thelist by nearly 2,000 marks, and also carried off the eight best prizes, besides the sword given by Lord Napier for the best essay on the Waterloo campaign. —The greed of the owner of adjacent land at Creedmoor has induced the abandonment of the 1,200 yards match trom the fall meeting programme. —Reports from the Montreal Rifle Meeting show that TWomer Fisher, the New York representative, is doing good work there. Gane Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEHASON FOR AUGUST. Woodcock, Philohela minor. Red-backed sandpiper,or ox-bird Black-bellied plover, ox-eye, Squa- Tringa americana i tarola helvetica. Greal marbled godwit, or marlin, Ring ployer, gialitis semipal— Limosa fedod. Fimatus, Willet, Totanus semipaimatus. Stilt, or long-shanks, Himantopus Tattier, Votanres melanoleucus. nigricollis Yellow-shanks, Votanus jlavipes. Red-breasted snips or dovwitcher, Macrorhamphus griseus. : “Bay birds” generally, including various species of ployer, sand- piper, snipe, curléw, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayovets, el¢., coning under the group Limacoles or Shore birds. Many States permit prairie fowl (pimmated grouse) shooting after August 15th. r8°The frequent alteration of game laws makes such con- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when shooting ou yarious kinds of game is permitted. We there- fore append the following table for reference : States | Pine Ruffed Grous® Quail. Woodcock. Wl....../Sep 1 to Jan 15/Oct 1 to Feb1)/Oct1 to Feb1| Sept1 te Jan 15 Thad..../Ovt 1 to Web 1)Novi to Jan 1)Nov 1 to Jani) dulyl to Jani Tina, ..|Augi5 to Dee 1|Sep 12to Deci5/Oct 1toJani) Julyito Jan | Minn...)/Augi4 to Octi/Sep1 to Dec 1)/Sep1 to Deel) July 3 to Noy1 July 4to Noy 15 No Kestric- tious. jep 15 to Jan 1/Sep 16 to Jan 1 Neb,.../No Shooting | Jo Shooting. |No Shooting Kans,,./Aug 1 to Deh 1 a Octi to Jan 1 ‘A law was passed in Nebraska last Mebruary, prohibiting the shooting of any kinds of wild bird except waterfowl, snipe, waders and woodcock. No close season is specified for woudcock. Tain or Onarces Conrirmep.—I see in your Aug, 16th number the report by B. R. B., of Galveston in reference -to the charges he uses in his two guns—Nos. 12 and 6 bores, the former choke, the latter cylinder and muzzle-loader, and I am much obliged to him tor it. 1 P ; [take no special interest in any particular size or kind of gun, but hold them all up alike for experiments and general deductions. J Hope my intended impartiality in what I have to say muy prove the more useful to the public. Nor dol contend that any two guns require the same charges, They differ as our watches do, yet the best guns run nearly alike in charges, and so much so that a system of charges may be set down for them with the greatest utility to the sporting world, Especiully is this the case in behalf of new beginners with the gun who know nothing of it, The old gunner may require no aid, but the boys and youths are looking after it, Is it possi- ble that after a century or more of practice with the shot gun, and this almost the wide world over, that we are unable to form age neral table of charges, for referente and instruction ? Isit possible thatall is indefinite and confusion on this subject ? Can we not stick a pin somewhere; if not onthe line of pos. itive certainty, then so nearly along the edge of it as to be nse Wis..../Aug la toNovlt ful? I know we can, and without laying a snare to any one. This done, there is yet left time to all who desire a full field for experiinents, a thing T cannot too heartily indorse. Speaking of his experiments, your correspondent, says : “My ox I had to target two hundred times, and find her hest charges to he 67 drachms of Hazards No, 3 Ducking, 1 1-16 oz. of fine shot, or 1+ of No. 3 for duck.” Twill now bring forward from the “ Table of Proportionate Charges” (see 1Tal- lock’s ‘* Gazetteer’), the charge set down for this No. 12 bore. li is 8 1-3 drachms of powder and 14 07, shot for shooting within 60 yards, wilh the remark in the back that for duck and long shooting this charge may be increased according to the power of the gun and the ends to be obtained. This co- incidence of charges is pleasing to learn, and, I (rust, io all. Nothing could be more satisfactory to me or (hy comparison with the table) tothe beginner with the sun, Again be savs: **My old six hore takes 6} drachms of Nazard No, 4 Dueking and 2 ozs. No. 2 shot.” This is evi- dently bis duek load. I now bring forward the charge laid down inthe table ubove referred to for this same No. 6 hore. It is 55 drachms of powder and 1¢ for shooting within 50 yards, but which charge for ducks and longer shooting may be increased as aboye stated. Nothing could compare more har- moniously or he more pleasing to learn in reference to the cor- reetness or utility of the ‘' Table” than B. R. B.'s report. I am satisfied from the results that his experiments have been made with care, and I wish to give him here full credit forthe yaluable information he has been pleased to give to the public. I have other like experiments of confirmation before me in I, & S., which I hope to bring forward hereafter. It will be seen in particular that B. R. B.'s loads, the results of long trials as well as practical experience, fully confirm and agree with the *‘'Table” loads; that they are virtually propor- tionate charges, each bore having a proportionate amount of ammunition. This is just as might be expected where a table is not only based on true mathematical principles, but is fur- ther fully confirmed by general practice I believe. Mays. IL. W. Menrrinz, New Rochelle, NN. ¥., Aug. 22, 1877. Cnittep Snor.—tin the Forest anp Stream issue of the 9th instant, among your Answers to Correspondents, 1 noticed one on the subject of Chilled Shot. Being about % lay in a large stock for the fall campaign, I thought it advisable, be- fore so doing, to get the opinion of a friend, in whose judg- ment in such matters I place the utmost confidence, and ac- cordingly received the following: Toronto, Angust 11, I8T7, DEAR B,—You can bel. your last dollar on the “chilled” shot. Last fall the St. Clilr Plats Shooting Club used nothing else; and for laying fame Out sti in all kinds of shooting—sky-scrapers, ete,—l have neyer used anything better; and where the soft shot goes half way, the chilled goes through, The prospects for fall shooting on the “ Flats” are of the best, John Hast teils us the red-heads have bred in large quantities, with the big ducks more numerous than ever; aud as the gromuds will hewell pro- tected from outsiders, we calculate on a few big days. Yours truly, G. W. The writer of the above has shot ducks for market for years, and is by all odds the most successful duck shooter in the Province of Ontario (if not in the Dominion); in fact, there is no better man ina ‘‘mash,” and has killed on those same ‘ Flats,” on an ayeraye, about 1,000 ducks every autumn for the last twelve or fourteen years, so that his opin- ion should have some weight. VENATOR. Mer'siall, Tevas, Aug. 18, 1877. Pury, THE Younger, as A Hunver.—Chaneing to pick up a volume of Pliny, I read a letter from him to his friend Cor- nelius Tacitus, the great statesman of that time, which is to me quite interesting, as it is just my idea of enjoyment in the woods. I have translated roughly as follows: You will laugh, and you may (well) laugh, for I, whom you know, have killed three boars, and, in truth, beautiful ones. You? you say; (yes,) I, indeed, yet I did not depart wholly from my accustomed rest and quiet. I was sitting by my nets, having neither my spear nor lance near me, but with my pencil and note-book I was meditating something, and was writing it down so that if I returned with empty hands my book would nevertheless be full of notes, There is no reason why you should (make fun of) this way of studying. It is strange that the mind is influenced by the excitement and by the movement of the body. The woods about one, the soli- tude and that silence which is given to the hunter are great incentives to thought. Therefore, when yon go out hunting, fake my advice, and, together with your lunch-basket and flask, carry your uote-hook. You will not find that there 1s any more pleasure in huuting on the mountains than in study- ing nature. Farewell, This is admirable adyice to lovers of nature, though given over a thousand years ago; namely, to take a nole-book with you while hunting orfishing, and jot down anything of interest which comes under your observation, It is very pleasant in alter years to look over such a book. W. M. Parts or A Gun.—Bolis--Irons which enter the loops or eyes of the barrel fo fasten it to the stock. Bridle—A_pol- ished piece of steel which caps the tumbler, and is secured by serews; ifalso receives the scear screw. LGutt of stock—The shouldered exiremily of the stock. Cup-—It covers the raim- rod screw, but of course is obsolete in the brevchloader. Casting-off—The outward inclination given to the butt of the fun, being intended to Incline the line of the aim inward. Swivel—A small catch suspended from the neck ef the tum— bler to receive the extremity of the mainspring. Cock—This is more frequently called the striker, or hammer. Dseut- cheons—Ornamental pivees of silver to prevent the bolts from defacing the stock when the turnscrew or pincers are applied ; esculcheons are also used on other parts to receive initials, crests, shields, ete. Palse-hreech—This receives the butt or nose of the breech when the barrel is fastened into the stock. Heuce—The part between the covk and nipple which receives the sulid cock. Guards—That which defends the triggers. Heel plate—The plate with which the batt of the stock is lipped. Lock-plate--Supports the principal works of the lock. Loops—Hyes on the outside of the fore part of the stock which receive the bolts that fasten the barrels fo the stock. Mainspring—That by which the tumbler is worked with the cock. Nipple, or pivot—The small iron pillar that recelves the copper cap; the latter, however, is obsoicte in breechloaders. Pipes—Tubes to receive the ramrod; done away with, of course, in breechloaders. Rib—Central piece of iron which unites the barrels and receives the ramrod. Scroll-guard—aAn extension of the guard whieh receives the right hand in firing the gun; it is now superseded by the pis- tol-handle stock. Seear—That which catches the tumbler tor half or whole cock, on being pushed up by the iriveer. Scear-spring—The spring which holds the scear in the notches of the timbler at either half or whole cock, fSide-sqrew— A screw which fastens on the locks, Sight—A patch of metal, isnally of silyer. placed near the run-barrel to direct the aim, Spring-cramp—A useful instrument to assist both im takmg to picecs and putting together the parts of the gim. Tail, tongue, or finger—The neck, shoulder, or arch of lockbammer. Top- rib—This opposes the rib which unites the lower arches of the bsrrels; when itis very prominent behind, it is called the elevated rib. rigger plate—The trigger works in it. Trigger springs—Are small springs met with in all locks, and are intended to keep the triggers close to the ecear. Tum- hler—The moveable centre-mece of a loek which falls with and is subservient to the cock. Tnmbler-serew—-This fastens en the cock. Vent-lhole—Used only in muzzle-loaders, are in- tended to Jet out the gas, and are suppesed to lessen recoil. Worm—The serew at the end of the ramrod; obsolete in breechloaders.—Land and Water. A Sonockine A ccwpenr.—Wm. Mardy, of Detroit, Mich., was accidentally killed while on a lunting expedition at the River Rouge. He left home carly in the morning, and about 12 o'clock brought up at a small bridge across the river, where he stopped for the purpose of shooting at some fish which could plainly be seen swimming below. While loading an empty barrel his gun slipped from his hands and lodged between two timbers, the muzzle toward him, and in the descent the ham. mer fell and the weapon was discharged. The heavy load tore away the unfortunate man’s left wrist and lodged in the lower part of his face, mutilating it ina shockiug manner and causing instant death, How to Bursr a Guy.-—A curious case of gun bursting came to notice a few days since. A gentleman was cleaning bis sun with a swab and string, when the swab became jem med, to remove which he fooka joint of fishing rod which happened to be just a twelve-bore, fitting the gun nicely, but (he imoistire from the swab swelled theend of it, and this also hecame immovable, Leaving the room for afew minutes, he was stariled hy areport, and returned to find his new breech-loader had become bankrupt by the swelling of the rod Srootme rrom tan Wie.—H. L. Bingham, of San Antonio wriles: ‘Some of your correspondents seem credulous as to accuracy in shooting from fhe hip. I for years practiced that style of shooting on snipe and woodcock in Ohio and Michi- gan, and up to the time I came to Texas, I believe I was fully an average shot ; but I now, bowever, in quail shooting, bring my gun well to the face, and take a quick steady aim, but it required over a year’s practice to do this, as | was so fixcd in the hip practice. Now, I occasionally shoot with my gun only breast high, and if any one doubts my ability to make a good hag, let him cometo San Antonio this fall, and he will find he will haye to work to keep even. IL L. Biyenam, Tow ro Taxe Leap rrom A Gun Barren.—aA quick and simple and unfailing way is to warm a gun or pistol barrel slightly, and then anoint the interior with mercurial oint- ment. Ina very few minutes the mercury forms an amalsam with the lead, when it will wipe out clean, leaving the surface perfectly smooth. I have used it for years in all kinds of arms, and it works to a charm. H. | We indorse the aboye.—En. ] LOADING SHELLS.—Loailing shells is one of the most essential inings in sheoting,ahd no matter how fine and costly the fun, or how expert & shot, 7 the shelis are not_praperly loaded it will not shoot the way it shoul. Mr. GC, H, Ritzmann, 943 Broadway, mukes it a specialty to load shells, and any shell loaded at his place can be relied upon, He loads shells for some of our most noted pigeon shooters, and it will be seen that one badly loaded shell would do much mischief, yes, even lose the match. Shells can be had loaded with any brand of powder, soft or chilled shot, and each shell is marked as to the quantity of pow- der it contalns, also the quantity of shot as well as the size of same.— [Adv, ee Massacuusetrs—sSalem, Aug. 25.—The past week has been very dry. Nothing legal that [ can gather from any part of the county. Woodcock and partridges are being shot in spite of the law, and much indifference is manifest among good sportsmen. Gunners say if the State can serve woodcock for the President, they'll shoot just as they please. Massachusetts Yankees are pretty democratic. Seriously, I think the Goy- ernor (off hats!) set usa bad example. Saw fitst white-wine coot off Kettle Cove the 28d, also saw two loons and a larve lut of herring-gulls. Tear. Hast Lempteton, Mass., Aug. 29.—Ruffed grouse are very abundant here, and promise good after Sept. 1, having been well protected during the season. Woodcock are also plenty with no one to hunt them, the former birds being the fuvorite game in this region. O. E J. Naw Yorr—South Oyster Bay, L. T., Aug. 23.—Agreeable to promise [ report: Got yesterday of local birds—82 willet, plover, yellow legs and robins (mostly robins), besides ring necks and oxeyes. No flight, nor will probably be any till a change in the weather,wheu, whoever is on the ground, prob- ably will have good success, Jarry 4a PennsyivAnta—Harrisburg, Aug. 24.—A fine specimen of the “timber toodle”—a full-grown male bird—was shut alony the river shore, where the large sewer from Pine street enters the Susquehanna River, Aus, 22, by Mr, Ed. Killough. A couple of little gamins, while hunting *‘ helgromettes ” tor bass fishing, disturbed Sir Philohela, who took wing under their yery noses and lodged among some bushes a hundrcd yards away. Killough, happening along, took in ihe situa- tion, sent for his gun and bagged the woodeock. The river is here a mile wide. The bird must haye flown from the opposite or Cumberland side of the river, landed on si me grass plots, then reached one of the islands—from whence after a strong flight of 500 yards, it must have thus reacl ed our city front. AUDUBON. Maryianp—Arlington, Aug. 24.—Woodcock are unusvally abundunt this season throughout the State. Fire bags are made by the sportsmen of this (Baltimore) county. Kenivoxy—Lowisville—Plover and sand snipe shooting is to be had at Goose Islands below the bridge. Quail are re- ported yery plentyin Todd and the adjouimg counties of Southern Kentucky, : Tratroi—Decatur, Aug. 22.—Plenty of chickens here, but law-abiding sportsmen will get none, as the new law is not off till Sept. 1. Might as well be Jan1; chickens are full srown in this latitude Aug. 15, and are scarce even then, as pot-hunt- ers and honest grangers begin shooting them asearly as Ht uly 4, T. L. H. [The law is all right; why don’t you prosecute if it is violated ?—Ip. | Kankakee, [., Aug. 24,—Ducks will afford splendid sport bere this fall. Quincy, Iil., Aug. 22.—We are going to have number one quail shooting here the coming season. The country is full of them ; not a field but has one or more coveys in them. At one place in sight of town, an old cemetery, now a public park, but not used, has five coveys in, which I call pretty good in a town of 4,000 inhabitants. J. W. E. Jowa.—Anorville, Marion Co., Aug, 23.—Chickens and Bob Waites haye done remarkably well. Chickens hatched out, many of them, very early, so much so that coveys in this immediate vicinity at this writing are almost mature birds. I kept a sharp lookout during the carly part of the season, and thought the prospect would be rather slim; but subsequent in- vestigation has proved to me that my fears were not well founded. ; ; Many of the pot-hunting fraternity were out in full foree by the ist. of August, Some of these, too, supporting five breech- loaders—with long-pedigreed dog—but such sportsmen! The name even is dishonored. The sportsman that would shoot a little walking chicken—Save us! ghost of Forester, On the evening of 20th inst., over thebeautiful pointer of a friend, in about two hours, I had the extreme pleasure of bagying ten almost tull-grown birds. ‘They were on the stabble, and were yery fat and fine. I flushed some four covies, with perhaps some forty birds in all. ‘ ; The prospect for Bob Whites, too, is very flattering—many of these will hatch two broods. '‘Cwo hens to my certain knowledge—I saw the first broods late in June, and on the 20th inst. I passed the nest in which one of these had just hatched her second brood. So without doubt on these two kinds of game, chickens and bobs, we will during the remain- der of the season be able to furnish you with some entertain- ing shooting notes. H. Des Moines, Avg. 25.—Prairie chickens are not quite as numerous as they were some years, yet there is enough to furnish good?sport for those who take an interest in and enjoy a dog in the field. Quail are quite plentiful and will furnish good sportin season, F. KR. MicuigaAn-—Ann Arbor, Aug. 20.—Woodcock shooting has been very poor here this summer, Although the season has been dry, the birds have nearly all been found on high Jand. A. H. Winslow made a bag of seven one day last week. Father Keal and Will Jolly have done some fair summer shooting. Father Keal is our oracle, and the truest sportsman in the city. The river is low, and bay birds afford fair shoot- ing. Quail shooting promises tobe good. Summer rail shoot- ing has been very fair on the Portage Lake marshes; ducks are coming in. Many farmers are posting their lands, and some trouble may be looked for this fall. NATURALIS?. Olivet, Mich., Aug. 14.—Woodduck are abundant, making the we sma’ hours hideous on Pine Lake. Ruffed grouse are abundant, as also are hares, plover, etc. If the college hood- lums attend to their duties, and do not poach, fair shooting may be expected. Pinnated grouse are completeiy extermi- nated, but a few woodeock and wild turkeys are left. I found a turkey’s nest a few days since along the Indian Creek bottoms, from which I removed the eggs, placing them under a sitting hen; result, nine young turks. ill you take din- ner with me Thanksgiving ? KEpRon, Port Huron, Mich., Aug. 27.—The reports of firearms are to be heard every morning in Sarnia Bay. ‘This means ducks, but our morning’s experience convinced us that there were, on an average, ten shooters to one duck. Woodcock are more numerous than of late years. Your correspondent bagged 13, along McNeil Creek, last week. Pinnated grouse, of which rare specimens haye been seen in the neighborhood of Marys- ville in years past, seem to be on the increase. A farmer saw two broods, from which, though they were very wild, he sue- ceeded in killing one. The bird was anew one to him, and he doubted its edibility. Several sportsmen will start soon on their annual trip to the Flats for ducks, geese, etc. With the average leather-head legislatures to enact laws, shooting will be one of the things of the past on these grounds ere many seasons pass. Detroit sportsmen—and I regret to say members of aristocratic clubs—are rapidly driving out the game on the flats by their poaching proclivities. One of these gentry had a touch of Canadian law a few weeks since, and re- turned home poorer in pocket, but decidedly richer in legal Jore. An attempt was made to form a game club in this city, but like most good things attempted here, ended in smoke. Had it been a ‘‘Society for the Dissemination of Politics” it would have been a success, Aveusr. Chelsea, Mich., Aug. 27.—Ruffed grouse scarce, far less abundant than in former years; on the contrary pinnated grouse seem to be on the increase. We usually have a few wood- duck fiying ere this, but the quackers are scarce. Woodcock a few; plover afew ; quail are more abundant than usual. Hares are so abundant asto be detrimental to the granger. Squirrels also are abundant in localities. Take it all in all, we expect to have fair sport during the early fall, which will give preliminary practice ere taking a jaunt to the North Woods. ALEX. Minnesora—-Friend Tutrill writes us from Devil's Lake that he is meeting with good success among the pinnated and sharp-tailed grouse. New Bepxswick—Campleliton, Avg. 16,—Ruffed grouse are plenty,’ many of the young being nearly full grown. Larger game, such as moos, caribou and bear, are reported to be very plentiful » fev miles further back in the wilderness, . m4 STANSTRAD, re ——— eS oe PIGEON MATCHES. Bocarpus’ Ruues ror Grass-Bat Trap Smoorinc.—We are in receipt of so many queries regarding the rules for Glass Ball shooting, that we append the same below, as obtained from Japtain Bogardus: Rune ist. All matches or sweepstakes shall be shof from three traps placed ten yards apart, cithteen yards rise, and the choice of trap to be decided by the referee, by drawing a gun-wad from his pocket and showing to trap puller. 2d. Pulling of traps.—The trap puller shall stand six feet be- hind the shooter. The traps shall be numbered 1, 2 and 3. The referee shall have three gun-wads, upon each a number cor- responding to the trap. When the shooter is at the score to shoot, the referee will then draw a wad from his pocket and show it to trap puller; the trap puller will then say, Ready ! after which the shooter calls Pull! In all cases the puller must pull fair for each shooter. If the trapis sprung before the shooter has giyen the word, he can take fhe shot or not ; but if he shoots, the ball or balls shall be scored, whether broken or not, as the case may be. 3d, Referee.—In all cases, a referee shall be appointed, and his decision shall be final. In case the trap, whensprung, breaks the ball, the referee, in all cases, shall require the party toshoot at another ball, whether he shoots or not. 4th. Position at the Score.— After a shooter has taken his place at the score, he shall not Jevel his gun, or raise the butt above the elbow until he calls Pull. Should he infringe on this rule, the ball or balls shall be scored as lost, whether ' broken or not. 5th. All ballsmust be broken in the air to count ; if shot on the ground, shall be scored as lost. 6th. There shall be no restriction asto size of shot used, or charge of powder, but the charge of shot shall not exceed 14 o7,, Dixon measure, Any one using larger quantity of shot shall forfeit all rights in the matches. After a gun is loaded and challenged, and the shooter discharges his gun, the pen- alty will be the same as for overloading. 7th, All ties to be shot off at 21 yards rise, at five single balls each, and in case of second tie, five more balls, and go on, until d&ided. Jn all cases, ties must be shot off before sun- set, or postponed until next day, unless the interested parties agree otherwise. 8th, Jn double shooting, the distance shall be 16 yards rise, and from two traps placed 10 yards apart. Ties shot off at 18 yards rise, at three pair balls each; and in case of second ties, three more pair cach, and so on until decided. In all cases both traps must be sprung at the same time. ; 9th. Time at the Score.—A participant ina match shall hold himself in readiness to come to the score when his name is called by the scorer. Jf he is longer than five minutes, it shall be discretionary with the referee whether he shall allow him to proreed further in the match or not. 10th. Miss-fire.—Should gun miss fire or fail to discharge, from any cause, it shall score as a lost ball, unless the referee finds, upon examination, that the gun was properly loaded and the thiss-fite uuayoidable, in which case he shall allow another ball. llth. Loading Guns.—In case of breech-loaders, the party called to the score shall not place his cartridge in the gun until he arrives at the score. In case of muzzle loaders, the party called to the score shall not place the cap on his gun until he arrives at the score. 12th. No one buta contestant has aright to challenge. Massacuuserrs—Springfield, Aug. 21.—The annual match of the Rod and Gun Club for the club badge occurred to-day, and was won by H. J. Ferry. I append the score: TAN) AA A Ae ao Aenean CRS OTE Se ere conan Aor 2 EVAINIOONG Soeee cl ween cap eaisteme ce EiVITNSLCL Cap gis wo ges ete ceaise sss cree Hinerson.....-..0. A ectine er seo as DP MLOLR Garett ete oa estaerietads Cate 2 GUN OFGe sees web dcccn nc etic seats soe eL I’ eaceete -.9 SWEULD Tare etre feet geet ae ete eeti! COMME GE teas a a4 PHOS lice oe sveats apmey ereeen« 0 Gabb winb.sisctsleinecc pe nrdll: Capt. Bogardus gave an exhibition of rapid shooting, getting 300 balls out of 314; nine of the misses were miss-fires. Had it not been for these the Captam would have beaten his best 800-ball record. Time, 22m. 27s. All the shooting was from Bogardus’ traps and under his rules. L. Newerort, R. 1.—Warragansett Gun Club Grounds, Aug. 27.—Sweepstake match; #50 entrance; one-fourth of amount to second man; 25 birds cach, 80 yards rise, 80 yards fall; fiye traps; Hurlingham rules to govern. The score; Perry Belmont......1111120111111010101110111 1-20 Martin Van Buren..111270011010011721111111110—19 8 Hf Robbins........ 100111111110111100111100 —17 Hl W Halleck....... 010011011011101191101 —13 TC Van Buren.....0111010111011000100 —10 Handicap sweepstakes, first miss out: First match won by J. §. Frick by nine birds; second won by T. Van Buren by four birds ; third won by P. Lorillard. New Yorx—Deater Park, Aug. 24.—Monthly contest. of the Long Island Shooting Club for the club champion cup; seven birds; H. and T. traps; 25 yards rise; 80 yards boundary; Long Island rules. The holder of the cup, Mr. Henderson, the septuagenarian, was handicapped at 27 yards. Following the prize match were several sweepstakes. The score was: (MSMR: tapos a wees nts fie hb was it atte LRLTILILI1 Li 11 is Wynne ee eed Ronee ean oo 1111211111110 —12 BuoadwWay.---ccss-tecsesen bey tes peareezsol dtd Pa Dado) 12 GAIGETSIGBMG. 5 (cease artes teserwense veeet 11111111110 0t11 Madison...... Pape ce pps dylan eite oe 6 FLOM MINP. 50 onvse yee ce sence aces 0 Henderson....---- AAG. oe Lan 4 TWINS ia se pasa aot tennessee * Fell dead out of bounds. y New Jersex—Bordentown, N. J., Aug. 22.-—Pigeon shoot; 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, 11 birds each. TTS Ie noe aence it PO pate ence fe DeRose swt irr jot raat Seer 10 1d Tipe toe ese nates eee hotly #0: IM SHB se Gente ae Aan ees 10 EW H. Fe pai en gs a: Bye pe Pee nis Sp, meter na fe MES eh eae ee, Soran inal Gg ee 10 TM H..... (spose oh No ties shot off, R. 1. B. Jersey City Heights, Aug. 22.—Handicap pigeon shoot of the New Jersey Gun Club, of Jersey City Heights, for the champion badge of the club; 10 birds each, Score: Ben] Dusenberry..+-.-.2-...--03+s 9 Fred Smith. ..-...ceereraseeeess iG JONNLPCAVSON. v4. -ccpes se cose ee 18, GOO PICT. cae cy h beanie nen ERs “Wit SSTGEIA scan css akte wey cect .. q Jas Barclay...-.- Pittston td b vast Wm Hepsly,........ A match was also shot between three members of the Mid- way Sportsman’s Club, and three members of the New Jersey Gun Club, resulting in a tie: eee eewee ws caer Midway. H Warne,,.,.... 11011116 ¢ Warnes esercera-1 4 16111-6 T Wiley cssecreg ed 113 1 1 1-7 : New Jersey Gun Club. J Barcjay,...- ....111111 1-7 WSanders........11 O1111-—6 J Pearson.........0111111—6 Wu. H. T. Long Branch, Aug. 22.—The pigeon shooting match be- tween the New York and Philadelphia citizens, who are summer residents here, was shot under Long Island Club rules, 20 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, H and T traps. Wollowing is the score: New York. Philadelphia, Walter Hamilton.............++ +10 T BOwens,...... Se rt 2a4-.10 Perey Hastings,.....c6. ccc. see e QE Tee Gay CEN pia aig pleas ies, ave gitene 10 US DATION Dene ligtanwen seer tiele te trt 1 Wm Irvington. ......,......0s q AIDED a tO genes. lie seen uae WW) Thos Clarkson .......45.... sacuns it) Charles Putney. ..0....0c.2..5. 2. 8 Matthew Sanferd................ 8 DrP Wilis....-.-.......-+5---.... 8 Bdward Fortisque.... . oat Samuel Clark.,........... ...... 7 Fred H Spencer.......ccesevecens 2 Win Cleghouse.....2-2...0..7- 6 Judson Mason...-......-..-. «a 2 Daniel Woods.............. G Géorze Mallen. -.2. 2256.01 In the shoot-off, Hamilton, of New York, 4 birds, and Owens, of Philadelphia, 6 birds, were the highest scores. ° In the final shoot-off, 10 birds each, Owens killed 8 and Hamilton 9, and took the prize, which was a brooch-pin costing $300, Mr. Owens was awarded a handsome rifle. r ear Ue ae Ae Gun Club hold a tournament ept. 138. Louisville. Wat. Griffith who is traveling in Germany, last month defeated a party of English travelers at ten single birds each by a score of cight. Inxinois—Quiney.—A shooting match with forty glass balls each took place on Goose Island, Saturday affernoon, Aug. 18, between J. Webster and Dr. Lanoix. The follow- ing is the score : Webster—11011 11111 11211 11114 11111111 Dele Tet se) aS su; Lanoix—1 1111 11011 011120 11110 11211 411 11 11111 1111186. Mountain View.—The Gun Club of the Laflin & Rand Powder Company had their semi-monthly trap shoot for the club medal, Saturday afternoon, Aug. 25. The following are the scores: Hy JES ithe case oes A. H, Boies.......... In shooting off ties A. H. Boies won. Onto—Cincinnati, Aug, 24.—A. glass ball match was beld Aug. 17 at the Union Schutzen Park, by the Cincmnati Shooting and Fishing Club. antAyees a at) OUI) Wy. ceOne hay epecares seseeeess 8 JOS, H. MOClelland ereeeseeeeee O GPUS, Th. MUU ICUANG,........2 2208 First match. MSW HED Ye sscceleecesegiveaseddiOl SONGS. ..m che etacspeeeier cod 1 DUNS eis. eecne seinpes tates aloes ws Da DAES, Seige supe tet eet nee 1 Sedam,...........- besoctt t chicte-# LOREGLOSS*. Fatigues seis celle aoe Ww Second match, HONE Yeicns\eb ve ee Sposa ti beetsia gag 8 Baker,........ at eseveses sear l ID Aran are Ure: heeetestinc i tyes GNOME O04 ee ha ee eee 6 BURT oe peh ante bie sells ees c a Lees T Gross nye thine ds oe hee dhe 2 Third match, ORLA WAU ects asec eceie vis Bazi. ee SO MTV LOR Bae ne eye a site ASS thn ite 4 Tlenochsberg ..--.eesseeeee-+s---.5 ToOpf.., VIELE Gylberisors Pot. a. A eS lowe ee eee 2 Fourth match. ORAWE] le savaterscetcenetvorstecrs 5° LS WHICCTSs sea son cohen lee peed 4 Henochsberg.......,--..cceesssee- SOD ODE Soe sees ae ee eee 5 OulbertsOne. vi... l sos wee cece ens z ; A glass ball match was shot at Price Hill on the evening of August 21, the shooting being done under the rays of a calcium light. RedMODd.... 0.2, cscs esse arenas a8 GYSDZCL. heecinecss cr Bi enihae wees 8 SCMam,.. sas ceeeaesew tere sasenaes 6) Mid@lergi 2 ects eee seet vast ce 4 SCHMidbese seas vewans cies plese ete Ren T) MICGMAW {2555-0 ones tee ee ears 14 HenoOchsherg..... -so1- cesses seers {Pa Re eer ace ety 0 CaLirornrA—Sacramento.—Glass ball shoot at Oak Hall, Riverside Road, Aug. 19, 1877. First match, 25 balls: - Wick DOlets anc cases aevass te sleey ae 18, eWay Kimber. ssicgv.sseneisulae, On ties, was won by Dole. Freeze-out ; won by Ruhle and Aukner. J Hennessey. .-..-.2---..eeseees W Hamilton,...... waoeevans oss OeUMley. teldkcn cneines cs test sles GPBtOT ya ee ebacedeaceersdeso Third was a match of 10 balls for three class prizes. Rune. 4 s5 26355 ocs csweraeacs noace DX WWGOER.. 22 neh nanan Pe APRAt Bet 10 Crackborn........ .-+- . 3 AUENGI lu esscss ts eaenen hale clan qe 10 Kimber... .. -% Mauldin....7.:...... 2a nea eae 9 Lamey.. 9 McQregor.. teseceecsneness D Kane.... .7 Sites... or A yg: | W Verity. --10 Stout... haa’ a Hamilton, ..... 10 Pitcher,... 6 and Aukner divided first, Ruble took. Bec- Pawens On ties, freeze out, Verity ond, and Crackborn third, Fourth match, a freeze out: WEEKS. ...200 cenesces ceevccncsncs w Hamilton....... MOTO ths, ste oneee cee meena nlee ---18 Ruhile... WOELGVin si cisiee fo She satan tat cin ce a iacy & 10 Robbms Sites at ieee Aukner Corbin and Aukner divided money. Fifth ; freeze out: GOTDIibs 5, 8:15 A.M , 12:45, 3:45, 4.45, and 6.15 Pe. mM. Sun- uays. 8:45 4.M and 6:45 P.M. A Thestre Train on Saturday night only at 11:45 P,M.,1rom Twenty-third street. aud 12 Mid. from Uhambers st! eet, which goes through to Stony Point, topping at ail stations, bacirs on Tickets can be provured at Erie Ticket ftices, foot of Chambers street. All triins leave the the Erie Depo f in Jersey City, fommutation Tickets, at low rates, at the office if the Company, Pavonia Ferry, Jersey City. See Pocket Tine ables. Until iurther notice, the Trains of this Road will tot wait for the Twenty-third street bouts, May 17-tf L. D. BRUYN, Supt. TONINGTON LINE, FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS HAST. REDUCED FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St ab 6:00 P.M, NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SLVEN YEARS. Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices. State rooms secured af offices of Westcutt Express Com- pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 833 Wasti- ington St., Brooklyn, PROVIDENOE LINE, Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P/M, Freights via cither ine taken at lowest rates. L. W, FILKINS, G. P. Agent, D.S. BABCOCE, Pres, A BUFFALO HUNT ~ —ON THE— Atchison, Topeka and ‘Santa Fe Railway. . THE NEW RUUTE FOR KANSAS & COLORADO SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SPORTSMEN. For maps, tickets, and gen’l information, apply to L. Ho NUIMMING, Gen’l Tastern Agent, 284 Broadway, New York. T. J. ANDERSON, Gen’l Pass, W. BL. WHI'TK, Geu'l Ticket Agent, ) Topeka, Ageut, § Kansas, THe “FISHING LINE.” Brook Trout,Grayling and Black Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHIGA Ny, VBA Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. (Mackinaw, Grand Rapids & Omeinnati Short Line.) Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a spoon in the waters of the Grand ‘Ilraverse Kegion will come again without solicitation, “Ail other lovers of the Rod are inyited to try these waters, wherein The fish named above, as also Muscalonge, Pile and Pickerel, abound. In no other stréams east of the Rocky Mountains is the famous American Grayling found in buch numbers. Brook Trout Season opens Way Ist. Grayling Sexson opens June ist. The sportsmau can redaily send trophies of his Skill to his friends ur “Club? at home, 48 ice for backing fish can be had at many points, Dake your family with you. ‘he scenery of the North Woods aud lakes is very Neautiful, The air is pure, dry, and bracing. The climate pecularly beneficial to those suffering with hay fever and asthma. The Hotel Accommodations, while plain, are. as a rule, good, lar surpassing ihe average pn Coun, tries Dew enough to afford the finest af lishing, On andafier June Ist Round Trip } xcursion Tickers sold 10 Point~ in (rand Traverse Region, and attractive train faciliries offered to tourists and sportsmen; also, on and afler Jnly 1s, aS ayy, and Lake Superior Wxcursion Tick. ets. Dogs, Guns, and Free at owner’s risk. Camp Cars tor Fishing Parties and Families at low rates. ILis our dim fo make sportsmen feel “at home” on tis route. Wor Tourists* Guide, containme fall in- Fishing Tackle Carried fortnation as to Airels, Box ts, Guides, &c.. snd accu. Tale maps Of the Mashing Grounds, AND SQEBAM Ofllce, or addiess send to Forusr J. H. PAGE, G, P, & T. A,, Grand Repidg, Mich, t 2 116 Mark-t Street, Philad: Iphia, 78 FOREST AND STREAM. — ae = Gunpowder, ORIENTAL POWDER MILLS MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF GUNPOWDER Office—13 BROAD STREET,> BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, 4 .WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) The “ Oriental ” powder 1s equal to any made; expense is spared to make the best. yeaa / BRANCH OFFICES. \ J. . G@. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. ¥ fi Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Til. C.J. Chapin, Agent, 218 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo, * Agencies in the principal cities in the United States. Laflin & Rand Powder Co. Ne. 26 MURRAY ST,, N. Y., Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers of Orange Lightning Powder. No. 1to 7, strongest and Cleanest made, in sealed 1 lb, Gani-ters. Higher numbers specially are recom- mended for breech-loading guns, Orange Ducking Powder, For water-fow], jstrong and clean. No. 1 to 5 in metal kegs, 63, Ibs, each, and canisters of 1 and 5 lbs. each, Orange Rifle Powder. The best for rifles and all ordinary purposes. Sizes, FG, FFG and FFFG, the last being tne finest, Packed in wood and metal kegs of 25 lby,, 123¢ lbs. and 634 1bs., and in canisters of 1 Ib, and ¥% Ib. All of the abaye give high velocities and less residuum than any other brands made, and are re- commended and used by Capt. A. H. BOGARDUS, the “Champion Wing Shot of the World.” BLASTING POWDER and ELECTRICAL BLAST- ING APPARATUS. MI ITARY POWDER of all kinds on hand and made to order, Safety Fuse, Frictional and Platinum Fuses. Pamphlets, showing sizes of the grain by wood cut, seut free on application to the above address. THE HAZARD POWDER CoO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Mazard's ** Electric Powder.? Nos. 1 (fine) t0 6 {coaree), Unsurpassed in point of strength and cleanliness, Packed in square canis- ters of 1 Ib, only. Hazard’s *‘American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 3 (coarse), In 1 lb. canisters and 64 lb. kegs. A tine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shot- guns. Hazard’s ** Duck Shooting.” Nos, 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse). In1 and 5 }b. canisters and 634 and 123g Ib. kegs. Burns s/owly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. For field, forest or water shooting, it ranks any other brand, and itis equally serviceable for muzzle orbreech-loaders. Hazards *‘ Kentucky Rifle.” FFFG, FFG, and ‘*Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs of 25, 12}¢ and 6% Ibs, and eans of 5lbs. FFIFG is also packed ini and 3¢ lb. canisters. Burns strong and moist, The FFFG and FFG are fayorite brands for ordinary sporting. and the ‘‘Sea Shooting’? FG 1s the standard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR #XPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR BROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prominent city, or wholesale at our office, 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. THE New Dittmar Powder. THE CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD For all off-hand shooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on account of little recoil and report. Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke. Un- equalled for rapid firing, a3 if does not foul and heat up the barrel as black powder. Great accuracy, penetration and good pattern. Safer than black powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Nzponsur, Mass, New YorK, July 10, 1877. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN: Please say, for the information of some of my friends who may be misled by current statements, that lam stillon the same powder for all out-door shooting, which I haye used for several years past, never having risked the use of the nitrated powders except when shooting im a confined space in-doors, when the smoke from any regular powder would produce & smell rather offensive to some people, and oause somewhat greater obstruction to vision. Capt, A, H, BOGaRDDs, Ohampion Wing Shot of the World, Gunpowder, Sportsmen's Goals, ‘Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER, SPORTING BRANDS—Horeka, Continental, Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S. Standard, The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- 1D or Cornhill and Brattle street, Boston, Mass. y English Sporting Gunpowder. CURTIS & HARVEY'S DIAMOND GRAIN, Nos, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Superior Rifle, Enfield Rifle, and Col. Hawker’s Ducking. W. STITT, 31 Cedar street, N.Y. Agent for the United States, fishing Tackle. Conroy, Bissett & Malleson 65 Fulton Street, New York. Factory—Foot South Sth Street, Brooklyn, E. D. Six Strip. Split . BAMBOO RODS. EITHER ROUND or HEXAGONAL. ENAMEL ALL PRESERVED ON THE OUTSIDE, QUALITY GUARANTEED. The annexed list will show the reduclions we have made. We quote : Torm- Now. erly. Fly Rods, 6 strips, 2 STDS tyeercr eet sie seals $25 $40 Black Bass Rods, 6 Strip, 2 Dips... .8 30 50 Salmon rods, 6 Strip, SUTHPSseras eae cere DU 80 These Rods are, in alltheir parts, WHOLLY MADE BY HAND. Positively no machmery is used in any art of their construction, , t@- SEND FOR CIRCULAR, We haye but one grade of these Rods—the best in the market, PHILADELPHIA Fishing Tackle House. ea 4 == Aim = (en —— 3. 5 EY & SON A. B. y SUN, 503 COMMERCE STREET, PHILA. Manufacturers of FINE FISHING TACKLE A Specialty of the Celebrated Green Heart Wood for Amateur Rod Makers. Rod Mountings in Sets for T5c, to $6 T5. RODS, REELS, Ero., REPAIRED. Shipley’s Self-Hooking Elastic Snells, * catch every fish that bites.” Send for sample. For ‘rout on gut, 10c, each, T5e. per doz. For Bass on double gut, 12c. each, $1 per doz. Highest premium at Centennial, 1876, and lranklin Institute, 1874. The perfect revolving NEW TROLLING SPOON. The bestin the world. Ifnot to be found at your fishing tackle stores, these Spoons wil be forwarded by the manufacturer by mail. Price, $1 gach. JOHN H. MANN, Syracuse, New York. je2s tE COMPETITIGN 18 THE LIFE OF TRADE, J. B. CROOK & CO., HISHING TACKLEs 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reductions. Greenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Wishing, $15 to $30, Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12. Everything else Ts Po ens Goods sent C, O. D to all patts of the United States and Canadas. H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING, Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. ‘Trout Rods, full mounted, $30, formerly $50; other rods in proportion, Every Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounted with my “ patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against lmper— fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO ORDER, J was awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and andsomest Reels ever made. Full line of FISHING VACKLE always on hand, ‘Send for circular and price list. jez | | Lishing Tackle. Of Every Description. HAVANA AND RIO JANEIRO. 48 Maiden Lane N. Y. SUCCESSORS TO ANDREW CLARK & CO. Tackle ABBEY &2IMBRIE ’ } FINE GOODS FOR SPORTSMEN A SPECIALTY, * ¥ NEW YORK, LONDON, REDDITCH, . a Fishing Send for Price List ta Boa 4,204, SHINN ERS New Fluted Bait. | et | C ws The best bait used for Bass and Pickerel Fishing Bass size, 75 cents; Pickamssize, $1 each, by mail post-paid, onreceipt of price. Hagle Claw, for catch- ing Fish and Game, samples by mail, 35 and 75 cents. Send stamp for illustrated price list of Fishing Tackle aud Sporting Goods, FISH & SIMPSON, 132 NASSAU S'T., NEW YORK, B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse and Aquarium Cement, and dealer in Fish Pood, Gold Wish, Water Plants, Bish Globes, and aquaria stock of all deserip- tions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Houses, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail. Nos. 114 to13 COLLEGE PLACH, - Near Murray St. _ New York, N. ¥. McBride Flies. MEDAL AND DIPLOMA FROM INTER- NATIONAL EXHIBITION, PA., 1876, DECREED FOR ‘ *‘EXCERDINGLY NEAT WORK WITH SOLIDITY OF CONSTRUCTION.” A fine assortment of FLIES tor Trout, Salmon ana Base constantly on hand. Also Casting Lines. Flies carefully selected for the different seasons and waters. Goods promptly made to order from any pattern desired. Address, Miss Sara J. McBride, Mumfird, Motrce County, N Y, W. HOLBERTON, Sole Avent for New York City, jyl THE NATURAL FOOD for BLACK BASS. Thave, after careful study, at last found a bait that excels all others for taking black bass, Sample by mail, %5c. The aoove cut represents the bait J. F. Miarsters, Manufacturer, 125 Nassau Street, New York, Send for Catalogue of Sporting Goods, tt DINCEE; SCRIBNER, Manufacturer of galmon and Trout Rods, Salmon and Trout Flies Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gattis, ete. Best Greenheart Rods at $9, $11 and $13 each. Waterloo Street, St. Johns, N. B. jy12 6m The Ludlow Trout Co. Will this year take from one to two miilion brook trout eges (ready for shipment from Noy. 10 to Dec. 20) at lowest prices. Send for price list. Address B. FREEBURG, Superintendent, Aug23 3in Ludlow, McKean County, Pa. CARD. Dr. Fowler’s Celebrated Six Strip Bam- boo Fly-Rods. Improved and finished without cutting away the enamel, The strongest end handsomest rods in the world. Private orders solicited for all kinds of fine tackle. Rods sent per @Xpress on approval, Send for circular, A, H, FOWLER, Ithaca, N, Y. BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W. SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON. Hach article—coat, trousers, yest and hat— haye the name and manufacturer's address Stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We make no discount except to the trade, We make but one quality, and that is the vERY BzsT. The price of the suit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, yest, and choice of either cap with havelock, orjhat. The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. The color is that known as “dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in every way. OUR PATENT DECOYS have entirely superseded the oldsfashioned eum- bersomo, wooden decoys. ‘The birds are hollow, and six of them oecupy about the space of one wooden ee The Duck Decoys of all kinds are $12 per dozen; geese, $3 each ; yellow leg, $4.25 per dozen; black breast plover, $3.75 per dozen; ted breast ployer, $8.75 per dozen ; golden plover, $3.75 per dozen; turnstone, chicken ployer, ete., $3.75 per dozen ; sandpipers, $3.50 per dozen. We are now making standing geese for field shooting. THE HUNTER’S TENT is made of tan-colored duck; light, easily trans- ported, Size, 7ft. by8 ft, Price, $10 complete, made on the umbrella principle, folding into a neat roll 3 feet long. In the judges’ report at Philadelphia they were commended for excellence in every part. Very novel and practicable; adapted to all out-of-door purposes where lawn, beach, hunters and camp tents are used; quick folding ; all sides strongly fortified; enables them to stand against wind and rain. ley, I’. B. Savage; of Albany, N. Y., who camps out in Florida in winter, and the Adirondacks in summer, writes this about tho tents: . ALBANY, July 31, 1877. Sirs—!l have just returned froma three-weeks? camping expedition inthe Ad:rondacke, and have had the three tents bonght of you put to the severest tests of exposure both as to wind and storm, and T do most unhesitatingly say they are the most com- plete thing of the kind I ever used, ist. They are easily put up or taken down. 2d. They are perfectly waterproof. 3d, They are a good height, and all the room ia available. , Our purty asked for no better. They were admired by all who saw them, and one party insisted on buy- ing one of ours that was tospare. Rev. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn, and the Rev. Dr, Irwin, of Troy, both indorse what I say about your tent. With kind re- garas, yours truly, F B, Savaae. Tan-Colored Leather Pliable Waterproof Suits, in Shooting Coats, Jackets, Breeches, Vests and Hats at following prices; Coats, $22; Breeches, $15; Jackets, $18; Vests, $12. -These form the most elegant shooting equipment known. They are indestructible. A recent notice in the Porrsr anp STREAM, from a correspondent, says: Whenever a sportsman, or even one who does not claim the distinction, finds 4 really gocd and usefy! article, if is no more than fair that he should let others haye the benefit of his knowledge. For thi reason we would call attention to the Tan-colored Leather Shooting or Fishing Suits, made by G. Ww. SIMMONS & SON, of Boston, Mass., the manufac- turers of the famous “Boston Shooting Suit.’ Isaw these goods advertised in your paper, and wrote to the parties for samples. I found the ma- terial as soft and pliable as a piece of kid. I tested it by soaking in water twelve hours, and found It ag nearly waterproof 48 one could desire, and after - ing was happily surprised to find it had not stifrefted in the least. I have since then received a fall suit— coat, vest and breeches—ordered by letter from measure taken by myself, The goods are splendidly ma , well lined with flannel; in fact do not seehow they can be im- proved. My friends are unanimous in their verdict that q. W. Simmons & Son’s leather goods cannot be ex- celled in quality or beaten in price, For every kind of sportsmen’s goods address G, W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Masa, Sportsmen's Goods. SECK & SNYDER’S Base-Ball Catcher’s Mask, Wow used by allthe prom‘nent catchers when play- ing behing the bat, We send samples, C, 0. D,, for $3. _ Enclose stamp for the Athletes Journal, giving our Tatest prices of al] goods in the sporting line, Address PECK & SNYDER, Manufacturers, “Augis 3m 124 Nassau street, N. Y. COMPLETE OUTFITS FOR Camping, Shooting & Fishing Tine fishing and shooting tackle, camp stoves, ‘Jeather, rubber and canvas goods and suits for Bportsmen. ‘Tents, portable boats, moccasins, etc. | AGENTS FOR THE FOX GUNS. The best and strongest A uerican gins yet made, Sole agent for the celebrated McBride flies, Hol- erton’s fly rods, black bass and trout flies, and full Tengih fy books; Purdy’s g)ass ball traps and bull’s- eye balis, etc. Send ten cents for illustrated cata- Jogue, with rules for gisss ball shooting, and hints 0 camping, shuoting and fly-fishing for trout aud Diack bass, W. HOLBERTON, P. O. Box 5,109, 102 Nagsau street, N. Y. Aug2s tf. GOD'S OIL TANNED MOCUASENS. The best thing ever worn by >», sportsiuien. Nutinjured by wet- awe ting and “rying—always soft : ana easy to the feet. 4 ses". (lifferent styles. Prices Z Se to sult the times. c - ; for illustrated circular ‘and price list. (Successor to Frank Good.) MARTIN “5, HUTCHINGS, P. O. Box 368, Dover, N, H. W. HOLBERTON, i102 Nassau St., N. ¥., Agent. | H. WALDSTEIN — fe OPTICIAN, | 545 Broadway, New York, Has received the highest award at the Centennial position for his fine Glasses, especially Opera | mo Field Glasses. His display at 645 Broadway of ) /TELESCOPES; FIELD, MARINE and OPERA GLASSES, MICROSCOPES, SPECTA- -CLES and EYE CLASSES, ARTI. ' FICIAL HUMAN EYES, Eic., ena Tereally wonderful. MTlustrated catalogue mailed on Teceipt of postage of four cents, ESTABLIS”” 0, Gale's Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beach, Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used; are ei feet high, seven feet square at bottom, will lodge four persons; can be set up or Taken down and packed m five minutes, making a bundle four feet long, twenty-five pounds F weight. The pole in two ‘parts, is“joined together by a brass tube. They Are wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and ‘Bre The handiest and cheapest tents extant. Samples “Of goodsand price list sent iree, and the tent sent on receipt of price,gor C. 0. D, Prices from $10 to. ; GALE & CO., Boston, Mass, Lal Age ti —— a ;, qiainting. YERY ONE THEIR OWN PAINTER. a0 Per Cent, Saved. We are manufacturing avery fine Pure Ready- Mixed Paint, mixed in such a manner that any ordi- Mary stable or farm hand can make as good a job ainting a= a painter can with paint mixed in the old “Way. This is because our paint does not sett quick, BOd thus show marks of -he hrush. We svellit lower than materials can be bouzhtin the ordinary way, ald pay freight in cerfajn sized orders. — 4 Any gentleman wishing jo paint up his buildings smiait Se eae better write, and have sent free our book. Address 200 Front street, INGERSOLL PAIN! WORKS. a Je: Send | aot™ 7 FOREST AND STREAM, STODDARD’S CARTRIDGE LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING SEVEN DIFFERENT TOOLS, Cap Expeller, Recapper, Loader and Tube, Creaser, Cutter? Crimper and Shell Extractor. WO. 10 NOW READY. Performing all the operations possible in the manipulation of Paper or Meta Shetis for Breech-Loaders, Nickel Plated. Length, 43 inches. Weight 10 ounces, \\ All the operations are perfect, and suitable for any shell. NAWARDED BOTH MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AT CENTENNI EXHIBITION. PRICE, SS; Circhlare kent on application. Send postal order or check to C. J, STODDARD & CO., Lock-Box 192, Washington, D. C. LIBERAL WSCOUNT TO THE TRADE, Cotton Duck, every width & weight, cut to any length, Oiled do. manufactured by steam power, thoroughly harnessed, $10 each, Lock Pouches, Messenger Bags, < Arrangement of Tent Catalogues. Ne No, 1. Artist’s & Camping. 2. Military. 8. Lawn and Garden. = 4. Camp Meeting & Chapel. 5. Cireus & Show. Saturated, not enameled, Slings for disabled Horses, Noge Bags at wholesale, 6. Base Ball, Cricket,&c. anything and ==.. 7, Sundries. everything that =e can be made Me Lo a sueiss iA ald Alia sbobin 2 a= flier Va= b f ui <= oO f ¢ Ladies’ Lance wood lows, beautifully Alive, plush-handle, horn-tipped. dark color; 4-foot, $2.50: 414-foot, $3,00; 5-foot, $3.50. Gent's, same as above, 5 foot, $3.80; 534 foot, $4.00; 6-foot, $4.50. Ladies! Arrows, pluin wood, three feathers; 24-inch, $1.50 per doz,; 25-inch, $1.75 per doz. Gent’s arrows, plain wood, three feathers, 25-inch, $1.75 ; 28-inch, $2 per doz. Superior polishel and painted, $2, $3, $1, $5, 56 per doz. Ladies’ gloves with round tips, $1.25; gent’s, $1.50 each = Ladies’ arm-guards, with elastic, $1.25; gent’s, $1.5) each, Quivers for hold- ing arrows, with belt, $2 each. Straw targets, hand- somely painted, see above cut, 1S inch, $2; 21 inch, $2.50; 24-inch, $275; 30-inch, $4.50; 36 inch, $5. Ebony and rosewood box with qnivers, 25c. 50c. Thc. each. ‘Tassels, h0¢. and 75¢c. each; bow strings each, 40c.; best, 50c, Iron target stands, $4 each . Archery Book of Rules by mail, 25e. Also on hand and for sale all the necessary woods and trimmings for amateurs to make their own bows, All the above goods are manufactured by me and are war- ranted. Goods sent C.*QO. D. to all parts of the country. - ‘J, F. MARSTERS, 125 Nassau St., New York, aud 55 Court $t., Brooklyn, aug tf PURDY'S Glass Ball Trap. ii oe I i (Patent Applied Kor.) The best and cheapest trap offered, made of yellow | pine, and every part warra 'ed. Throws single or double balls in any directi n. Traps, each, $5; solid oak trap, $6.50; extra ru ber spriugs, per doz., 75c.; Purdy glass balls, per 1 0, $2. The Pardy Glass Ballis the best and easiest ball to break, almost presents a flat surface tothe shooter. Liberal dis- count to the trade. W. HOLBERTON, Sole Agent, je21 3m 102 Nassau St, N. Y, cuuugements, Ete. iG ILMURE’S CUNUKRT GARDEN. 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SPORTSMEN Will find a seiect assoriment of Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, And all goods appertaining thereto, Special Attention is Inyited to Our New SMITH’S PATENT REVOLVERS, In four sizes of 22, 32, 38 and 41-100 cals. This new and elegant Arm combines simplicity durability, a perfect interchange of ali its parts. The most critical mspection in process of manufac- ture, and with its patent improvements, make it the Most Desirable Revolver in the Market. A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF MAYNARD RIFLES $HOT GUNS Send for Circular. FOWLER & FULTON, NO. 300 BROADWAY, N. Y. M. Power. HENRY FULTON. ETC. THREE BARRELED Breech-Loading Guns. (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a fight and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, giving to sportsmen the very thing so often wanted in all kinds of shooting. Represented by W-. Holberton, 102 Nassau street, New York. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER, Sept. 30:6m Lisle, Broome Co., N. Y¥. Sportsman’s Depot. (ESTABLISHED 1836.) First premium at World’s Fair at New York and Centennial Exhibition. JOHN KRIDER, N. EB, Cor. Second and Walnut Sts.,_ Phila. G UDS§. RIFLES,PISTOLS, Fishing Tackie, Rods, Reels, Lines, Hooks, Flies, Leaders, Suoods, Artificial Bait, Fly Books, Ete., Ete. 0 Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies Made to Order, ALSO * Krider’s” Celebrated Center Hnamel Split and Glued Bamboo Rods. ; Birds’ Eggs and Birds’ Skins in Great Varieties— Taxidermy in all its branches. Le’ Spratt’s Patent Dog Biscuits Repairing of all kinds. 1Dennison’s Targets From 25 to 1000 ¥d. Range. TARGET PASTERS Score Cards. SOLD BY Dealers in Sporting Goods, On receipt of TEN CENTS a 100°YARD TARGET will be sent by mail, with circular and sam ples les, b DENNISON & CO., 198 Broadway, N. Y, _—— ee ____ 2 OO marly Convenient and Handy for attaching to Fishing Rods, Gun Gases, and all sorts of Sportsmen's @Bagsige. Buy of your nearest “DENNISON'S...- Je PATENT ==" DENNISON & CO., 198 Broadway, N.Y. COY DUCKS IN THE P. O. box 154. Weedsport, N. Y. Stationer or Newsdealer, or send D SEND FOR PRICE LIST ECOYS Grn Ang 16 4t : fe LO cts, for package by mail to QF THE FINEST DE- H. A. STEVENS, Manufzcturer, DECOYS. M. €. WELD, Manufacturer of Decoy Ducks, Blacks and Mal- lard, 16 inches long; 51) cents each; nice ones. 87 MANHATTAN ST., Rochester, N. Y. j THE BEST IN F. Wesson’s Long & Mid-range Rifles, Breech-Loading THE WORLD. Ee. OW For full Particulars, Price List, etc.. ESSON. WORCESTER, MASS: M. W. Robinson, Avent, No_79 Chambers street. New ork. Received Medal and Diploma at Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. First Prize Medal and Diploma, awarded at the Centennial Exhibition, for excellence of workmanship and ma- terial in their Premier Quality and medium grades. Their New Patent- Triplex Lever Grip Action and Com- peusating Lump, ‘The attention of sportsmen is requested to the above new action, Its superior strength and solidity impart greatly improved shooting powers. Hard hitting be- ing the desideratum required, is ob- tained by this powerful gun. Prices of the New Triplex Leyer Grip, $175, $225 to $400. Marked the Triplex 10-bores extra. Our highest grade is as usual aia marked the PREMIER QUALITY {Extract from FOREST AND STREAM, Now York, December 26, 1876, Contributed by one of the Judges of Awards of Guns at the Centennial:] “This action (The Triplex Leyer Grip) combines in the highest degree strength implicit: rapidly secure the favor of alL who test its merits, © = eth and simplicity, and must COMPENSATING LUMP. Strongly recommended. It is invaluable, every gunn. Costs about $10 extra, Choke-bores, medium or full, dealers in the trade only. and should be ordered on Our guns to be had of the principal PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England. aN aa | Paper and Metallic Shells ZY re aa LE ig : Mi Breech-Loading Shot Guns, i) Manufactured by the UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGEZCO., | BRIDGEPORT, CONN, dls = THE STURTEVANT SHELLS are the easiest reloaded. Do not have to unscrew the head nor use an awl to remove the exploded caps. TH PATENT MOVABLE AN VILS, i made of steel wire, will not bend or break. i THE BERDAN PATENT SHELLS, new model, with i Hobbs’ patent waterproof primers, never miss fire, and are | | I} + i eal Th i ith ff i} l highly prized by all that have used tim. im. PAPER SHELLS.—By repeated experiments and great trum outlay for improved materials, and machinery made ex- il prossly for the Urpose, we can now warrant our BROWN | APHR SHELLS equal to any imported. Hi } lil fire, and will not Bara in the et behets they, erasure Hl aunauite of any of the dealers in sporting materials for M. C. Co.'s Shells, Not sold at retail by the manufacturers, ! "" St. Louis Conical Base Paper Shell.” - ' Having made important improvements in our Shell, we can safely recommend them as equal, if not superior, in ee ty to any Paper Shell manufactured in this country or urope. Among the advantages claimed for these Shells, are: A saying of 25 por cent. in the use of powder; also the great decreasei n recoil. The sizes made are No. 10—254, 274, and 3 inches; No. 12—254, 237, and 274 inches. Longer ‘They arénot mailable- Sample, 100, sent by express on receipt of $1.15 ni ST. LOUIS Shells will be made at extra cost. for No. 12; $1.30 for No. 10. Factory and office, No. 2,239 De Kalb street, St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis Patent Shell Manufacturing Company. ss Capt. Bogardus’ Patent Ciass Ball Trap and Rough Balls. These Traps and Balls patented by Bogardus and used by him many thonsand times, proves them to be just what is wanted by all SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND AMATEURS. ——— E PATENT ROUGH BALL—The only Ball that will break sure wheat by shot. Use none bui the best. Hyery ball marked. Patented April 10, 1877; Traps, March 13, 1877, Geo, E. Hart é& Co-, INEWARK, N. J. TRADE SUPPLIED. HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. We Gall fhe attention of the fraternity to the aboye trap, clainiing to be the ne plus ultra, It combines compactness with durability, and is arranged, by a Swivel on the bed-plate, to throw 4 ball in any direction or at any elevation un- Known to the shooter, 4 screen prevent- ing his seeing the dire.tion in which the trap is set, The spring, as the cut will show, is made of a steel rod or wire, benf spirally at the point of attachment, thus receiying the concussion its entire length, and pre- venting breakage. FOR SALE BY = = BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, = ——- : = 337 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Thia certifies that I have used every trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, for durabjlty and perfection of its operation, superior to them all, and take pleasure in recommending the < Champion t0 sporting Clubs and my friends. (Signed) TRA A, PAINE, Ang9 ly Founded July 4, 1808. di = 2 4 Semili iin me | He Thos. W. Sparks, Shot & Bar Lead MANUFACTURER. Office 121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Spartnen’s Gaods. W. H. HOLABIRD, Manufacturer of Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, Valparaiso, Ind. Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat. Vest Pants and Cap, $10, No. 1 Shooting Coats, water- “proof and first-class in eyery p&rticular, sent,_by mail, post-paid, $6. cy Holabird’s New Game Bag; weighs 12 ounces, The Most conyenient and coolest garment ever offered to Sportsmen. Gan be used in place of a Coat; room for 50 shells and 75 snipe or quail; by pe for $2. sf : olabird’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fitt shells; simple and admirable for Pont ehootines $2.50, Fine Linen, Corduroy and Fustian suita made to order in the neatést and most desirable style. Send 25 cehts for my book on Dog Breaking and catalogue of goods. Money refunded if not Satisfied, W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. Ask your gun dealer for Helabird’s goods, Jy12 tf oe SS OE NO MORE BROKEN CLASS! _ Paine & Ho'berton’s compositi inany trap. Patent applied for, Piice Ver lOO: -... kisser on en tee, ae BS This ball ia perfectly harmls22, and is a benefit to haye rather than an injury. Many accidents have occurred from the broken gi s8 balls, and every day balls can be used it is becoming more difficuss to find places to prac- tice with the glass balls, y et 300 in a barrel. W. HOLBERTON, Sole Agent, P. 0, Box 5,109. Aug 23 @) hese balls come packed 162 Nassau Street, N. Y. This Hat is made of waterproof duck, dead grass color, and in the same styie as East India Hats ; is the coolest and best yet offered to Sportsmen, Absolute Guaravtee against Sun-troke, For sale by all dealers iu sportsmen’s goods, or ae re mail, securely packed, postage prepaid, e $3. Addresa, THOMSON & SON, 301 Broadway, New kK, P. u box 1,016. ie eye! Send stamp for illustrated catalogue of Sports- men’s goods. Ag? tt “Magic Lanterns and Stereopticans. & H. T. ANTHONY & CO., 591 Broadway, s N. Y., opposite Metropolitan. Stereoscopes and Views: Graphoscopes, Chromos and Frames ; Albums, Photographs of Celebrities, Photographic Transparencies, Conyex Glass, Photo terials, Awarded First Premium at Philadelphia, aphic Ma- énna and dee2s \ é — WSS) “ws Terms, Four Dollars a Year. ~*= ‘Ten Cents a Copy. Selected, WHEN MAIDENS SHOULD LOVE. [From the Spanish of Gongora.] Spring-time passes fieetly, maidens, Spring-time passes fleetly. MAIDEN 3, in our village home, Prattling ever thus so boldly, Be wary lest the time should come When age and trust shall treat you coldly, Fear to let youth's giddy hours Wile to over fond believing, For with cast and faded flowers Time his garlands still is weaying, Spring-time passes fleetly, maidens, Spring-time passes fleetly. Lightly flit the years away, While, on eager pinions pressing, Harpies watch, and as their prey, Snatch from us each choicest blessing, The bloom, that but a day endures, Of truth like this gives ever warning, As evening’s chilling blight obscures The charms that opened with the morning. Spring-time passes fleetly, maidens, Spring-time passes fleetly. Take heed lest, when your fancies ween Oi dawning’s chimes they hear the greeting, Far other call life's peal should mean, And warn of night, and time’s retreating. Then, bereft of beauty’s glow, Lost your gentleness and graces, Your winning charms no more shall show - Themselves as first in all our places. Spring-time passes fleetly, maidens, Spring-time passes fleetly, An aged dame Pye known, whose face Once was sweetly soft and blooming, Though now 'twere hard such charms to trace Through coat of false enamel looming. For her painted cheeks and brow, O’er which loye’s smile no longer twinkles, ‘Show like bishop’s surplice now, Puckered into folds and wrinkles, Spring-time passes fleetly, maidens, Spring-time passes fleetly. And yet another dame I know, Who had but one sole tooth remaining, And saw it sink, some days ago, Within a posset she was draining’, Then, wailing thus, she cried—On, tooth! That long my soul has loved to cherish, A pearl I knew thee in thy youth, A worthless waif I see thee perish. Spring-time passes fleetly, maidens, Spring-time passes fleetly. i This lesson, hence, fond maids unfold, That ere cold, nigezard age bereaye you Of all your locks of r.ddy gold, And but the pearl’s gray lustre leave you, _ Tis yours to seek while you are sought, __ And love while you are ripe for wooing, Lest lnck’s bald hind-head set at nought The clutch of tools too late pursuing. Spring-time passes fleetly, maidens, Spring-time passes fleetly. - —C, inthe Edinburgh Scotsman. For Forest and Stream, » Kit North dons his Sporting Jacket, he observes that “there is a fine and beautiful alliance between all pas- ¢s pursned by flood, field and fell.” So, too, each should Add its charms t5 a’ sport pursued by either of the others. The ance of purple clover, the beauty of wooded shores, ined. by bursts gf sunshine on those cloudy days loyed anglers, UbntribAve to. the piquant enjoyment felt by sportsman as 1.8 sees far out from his skiff the frantic the hooked bass or pickerel, The thrill caused by @ tig upon arodis doubly relished, when the music and of the running reel come to one who has been prepared joy them by a beautiful landscape. The stay fields where dogs start the whirring covey of quail, lie among hedge- trees, groves and forests rich in autum colors, ed, it may be, with the sparkle of lake or Tiyer, ‘on real prairie is comparatively monotonous, and so NEW YORK, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1877. is fishing out of sight of land. That sport is best which can be pursued among the combined beauties of forest and stream, and such spori may be found at Devil’s Lake in South- ern Michigan, about fifteen miles west of Adrian and ten miles north of Hudson on the Michigan Division of the Lake Shore Road. The stage which runs from Hudson north to Coontown leayes the voyagewr within two miles of the lake, and mine hosts, Terpney and Morley, landlords of the two dingy hotels of Coontown, will give him good accommoda- tions. The lake is about four miles long and one mile wide, and innumerable camp-meetings, celebrations and picnics have combined with its natural beauty and excellent fishing to make it a public favorite, According to the lectures of Gen- eral Cass, it was in 1760 the headquarters of a large branch of the tribe of Ottawa Indians. Pontiac, the Indian N apoleon, occa- sionally visited them, and there yet remain faint traces of the deeply worn trail which led to the French Post, then estab- lished at Detroit. The scars, found by the first settlers, upon the old maples thickly scattered over the region, the discovery of old brass kettles, the plowing up of numerous knives, stone hatchets, axes and arrow heads indicate that the Otta- was were numerous. Doctor ‘Jo’ Welch, of Hudson, cham- pion wing shot of the State, has a large collection of these relics, including stone hammers, pipes, spear-heads, drills and skinning instruments, together with iron knives stamped with a Greek cross—the early trademark of the Franciscan monks. The Devil’s Lake tradition was well known to Joseph Beal, a recently deceased centenarian of the vicinity. He had be- friended the sayages, receiving substantial proof of their grat- itude in the form of occasional wild turkeys and saddles of venison. He kept tobacco and pipes in his log cabin, and un- derthe tafluence of the genial weed, several of the Indians had related the traditin, and freely answered his numerous ques- tions. Long before its occupation by the Ottawas, the lake was known among the Indians as ‘‘Honey Water,” anda great chief lived there with a numerous tribe. Game and fish were abundant, the maples yielded sugar, wild bees swarmed among the forest flowers, and were traced to ample stores of honey, while the banks of the birch-treed brooks shielded the mink, otter and beaver, whose furs enriched the couches of the wigwams. The chief’s daughter had been presented with a canoe by the tribe, in the construction of which many rude but loving hands had assisted; the birch sides were inlaid With shells, the walnut paddles were caryed with strange fig. ures, and its happy owner loved to float far out on the lake at evening. One night, this canoe, propelled by an invisible power, came swiftly to the village beach at sunset, and in- stinctively the chief knew that his daughter was drowned. After a fruitless search for her dead body, the grief-stricken chief drowned himself in the waters as the first sunlight of the morning was gilding their surface. Now civil discord arose, as the braves fought for the vacant chieftainship; but in the midst of this deplorable strife, several Indians rushed wildly into one of the camps with the startling intelligence that on a bluff at the east side of the lake ‘appeared a ghostly wigwam, and that Michi-Manitou, the Spirit of Eyil, had doubtless reared it there for some purpose which could bode only eviltothe tribe. The braves assembled in council, when ten warriors were appointed to examine the bluff. Crouched fearfully behind the protecting trunks of trees, the exploring party watched, until, at nightfall, they suddenly saw tongues of fire issuing‘from the lake, and the Eyil Spirit, veiled by a thick smoke, presently emerged and disappeared in the heavy forest. Fairy music avd hideous laughter and song were heard all night upon the crown of the bluff; but at daylight, the spirit returned to the deep water, and none of the frightened behold-. ers could describe him. That morning one of the girls of the tribe attempted to cross the spot with a deer she had killed, and was taken from her boat to grace the Evil Spirit’s subma- tine lodge. The Indians were terrified ; a supernatural power wanted their maidens, their game and their fish, and they named the lake Michi-Monitou and left its beautiful but dan- gerous waters far behind them. ‘And the forest around it re- mained deserted for many hundred moons, until Pontiac es- tablished there a village of Ottawas. But the lake is still waiting for some Irving or Cooper to perpetuate its story, Michi-Manitou has not yet been described; no Wordsworth or Southey has celebrated its beauties in verse where the eye travels delighted over the pastures and wheat fields that mel- ~ low tothe reedy margin of the water. Many fish are caught | Volume 9.—No. 5. No. 11! Fulton St., N, Y. through the ice in winter, and in summer the spear is used in defiance of the laws, The rudest angler is almost sure of good sport, yet there are localities known only to a favored few where the fishing is superb. During a stiff breeze, and while there was running a very heavy sea for the oars- man ina light skiff, and anchored in twelve feet of water, | the writer caught forty-six large bass in two hours and a half. The black bass is a fastidious fellow; he likes live bait--min- nows—and is alarmed by a large line. Fine silk lines of a dark gray seem to answer very well, but the hooks should be large and perfect, as the struck fish often leaps three feet from the water, which he churns into foam-bells as he bounds blue- white into the air, in a desperate effort to shake himself loose, Little Will, an eight-year-old nephew, lost a monster fish this Summer by reason of a defective hook, and he is inconsolable. At Deyil’s Lake, all classes meet on equal terms; the place is democratic. Yonder bright-eyed boy, who safely lands abass in his skiff with a yell of delight, is a Hillsdale College stu- dent, familiar with logarithms, the Greek yerbs and eyolu- tion. The bronzed man quietly eating his lunch under an enormous straw hat, by the iron Spring in Willett’s Coye, is an Adrian banker, whose check is good for a hundred thou- sand dollars. That apparition in a woolen shirt and brown “overalls” may be a merchant and Legislator, who has sway- ed Senates and managed the Michigan finances, an attorney who has in charge the legal affairs of great corporations, or a farm laborer who cannot read or write. ‘But darkness has caught us with pencil yet inhand. “Rome” —short for Romeo—our companion in sport, shouts that sup- perisready. He has filled his eyes with smoke while mak- ing the damp leaves of the woods kindle a fire, whose ashes now yield baked potatoes. Green twigs make good toasting forks for the slices of ham, and the bread and cheese are wash- ed down with liberal drafts of cider from the ttle brown jug. Truly this is a fine night! The wind is roaring in the tree- tops, and the waves are making a very respectable noise on ~ the beach. Pounding down the bunches in our hay couch, we draw the buffalo robes over us and sleep soundly. Rome wakes at daylight and cries ‘“‘Time!” Half-past three! Ye gods, what a miserably early hour for rising! A row ofa mile in the gloaming takes us across to Darlington’s Point, where we builda fire, eat a hearty breakfast, and rowing to the edge of blue water, let out the trolling lines into the heayy waves, tipped with'white caps, The Hast is in all the glory of sunrise. Staid old farmers, do ye know that one who could transfer this scene to canvas would be immortal; that the views, changing and retiring in their perfection as we enter Willett’s Cove, prove that beauty has here pitched her tents ? Buta fish has struck one of the hooks, and his leap in the early sunlight, ten rods away, makes Rome tremble with ex- citement. The diamond drops fall from the oars, which are steadily plied mile after mile, until Pennocksis reached, Tt isnota good day for trolling, but as we pass Black Bass Point, two fine fish are taken. Regal, withits many crescents, the low-lying shores of the western part of the lake appear, and as we glide across a bar and let out the lines, it is 11 o'clock. Hight miles of rowing and but three fish! A mile along the north shore, then the edge of a line of rushes is followed, curving to the south; forty rods more, and we will have fin- ished the circuit of the lake—but the right hand line straight- ens, then the left. Glorious! Here is a leaping bass on each hook! ‘The oars are dropped for the first time, and two hap- py trollers each pull in a fish, one a gigantic fellow, the larg- est bass of the season. A half day’s rowing bring us to lunch with a sharp appe- tite, and during the heat of the day we will watch from the grassy bank the long flight of the cranes, and the circles of the many white-winged gulls, whose cries come faintly over the waters. But, hark! a far-off sullen rumble; the water grows still and black, and a hush is among the leayes, There, in the west, sweeps on the light-colored advance line of a heavy thunder-shower. The tree-tops yonder are bowing their heads in a strong wind; not a breath here yet—but soon there is a fast, thick pattering on the woods, and as the storm breaks over us, the lake shore tumbles with heayy waves displayed by the flashes of lightning. Secure in onr shanty, we listen to the long roll of the thunder, and before the storm is fairly over, Rome has rowed us far out on the lake, whose rain- washed and sunlit eastern woods are crowned by the bow of promise, The rods are speedily adjusted, while we float on $2 FOREST AND STREAM. a nnn the glassy water, asit were between earth and sky. For two hours we fish with good success, then a lovely sunset. The shadows are peaceful; the silence of night lulls to repose the Jake, which, like another sky, seems to contain its own lumi- naries of moon and stars. But, soft] The twang of oarlocks! Passing yonder, in the strip of silvery light, is a belated swain returning to Chandler’s Landing, his lady love singing in time with the dip of the oars, as their skiff moyes through the scattering rushes, When we take the train for the East, we feel that one who has Suffered a two-years’ imprisonment in a busy city office, sur- rounded by stone walls and breathing an atmosphere of smoke and dust, may be excused for his enthusiasm over the at- tractions of this sheet of water, blufi-guurded, rill and spring- fed, forest-girdled, wide-winding, with its many coves and grassy banks; its pure air, green pastures and still waters ;— beautiful Devil’s Lake! , > + For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. MY FIRST SALMON. pes seyeral years I haye been satisfied with the different _ kinds of fishing to be foundin New England waters, salt or fresh, but for the last yearI have been growing dis- satisfied with the opportunities offered here, partly through the stories I have read in your columnusand elsewhere, but more particularly by the stories I have heard from such salmon ex- perts as our good brother Bracket of the Anglers Association and Fred Curtis, Hsq., of our city, the lessee of one of the best salmon streams in Canada, the Dartmouth. So some three or four months ago 1 determined that I would take my first salmon this year—ifIcould. With the assistance of the last- named gentlemen and John Hicksen, Esq , the courteous ward- en, I was enabled to get the refusal of what is called the rough- waters of the Nepissiquit River, emptying into the Bay of Chaleur at Bathurst, N. B., from the 25th of June to the 3d of July inclusive, an excellent time in the season. My party was soon made up and consisted of A. G. Hills, of the Boston Journal, J. S. Ames of Norfolk, Va., Walter R. Adams of Ashburnham, Mass., and myself, all great lovers of the piscatorial art, but all like myself novices in the salmon branch of it, Upon our arrival at Bathurst we were informed that the lessee of the Pappana district in this river would not in all pro- bability fish this season, and as it was thought our chances for securing fish were much better in the upper waters than in the lower orrough waters, where it was arranged we were to get our sport, we placed ourselves in communication with him and were fortunate in securing this part of theriver. At Bathurst we secur- ed the necessary outfit, such as tents, potatoes, pork, flour, a French cook, ete., depending upon our rod and line for the luxu- ries. Sunday was spent in Bathurstin a quiet way. This town is situated upon two hills or bluffs overlooking the bay, which is ratherthe outlet of the River Nepissiquit, Itisavery pleasant seaport town; its cool, bracing atmosphere quickly restores to health and vigor the weary, careworn businessman, Fish and lumber are the great exports of this section. Just outside of Bathurst Bay may be seen a lobster canning establishment with large ships always in attendance during the season. In the town several artificial freezing houses have lately been erected, so that salmon, mackerel, linnett, ete., can be frozen immediately after being caught and kept, almost any length of time, It is almost unneccessary to say that arrangements were made for freezing a large quantity of salmon—to be tak- en by our party. 7 Monday morning we left Bathurst for camp, our road fol- lowing the windings of the river to the Grand Falls its termi- nus, The latter part of thisroad could more properly be called a path, and it is extremely difficult to travel with horse and wagon, It was nearly six o’clock in the evening before we succeeded in getting anything to eat after ourlong and tire- gome journey through a dreary and aimost unbroken wilderness of spruce and pine. It had been an exceeding warm and sul- try day, just such a one as those in which black flies, mosqui- toes and their larger brethren the moose fly, delight to prey upon the helpless humanity which yentures into their domain. We fished but little for salmon that day, giving our attention to trout, which were wanted for camp duty. Supper over, the work of the morrow was laid out. It was decided that twoof us should go up the river from camp, and the other two down. Our camp was pitched at what is called ‘‘ Chain of Rocks,” in about the centre of our fishing district. The great questions, who would get the the first salmon? who the largest one? were to be settled. We expected on the morrow all of course would get some, but alas! there are uncertainties even in salmon fishing, for two of our enthusiastic brothers came into camp at night without their first salmon, tired, sore, sun burned and hungry; there were flies and mosquitoes, millions of them, where they had been. The other two came into camp as fresh as they went out; to be sure they were hungry and a little sore and they had seen a fly or two, but what cared they for tliose little things, the first salmon had been taken. They had taken more than one, four was the score of one, and two that of the other. They had seen the promised land, and it is said that affer taking his second salmon which proved to he the largest one taken by our party, weighing over 22 pounds, one of the two expressed himself as supremely happy; didn’t want to fish any more, was willing to go home satisfied. The feelings of one with his first salmon upon his line (if he is a lively fish) are not easily described. Your fishing tackle is much larger and stronger than that used for trout or bass. You strike a fish that spins your large reeland your heavy oiled silk line, making a mere toy of it; then ‘you for the first time gaze upon what looks like a live block of silver, some four or six feet in the air, and perhaps two hundred feet away from you, and are told that that fishis upon your line; and after six of these leaps and as many more doubles he gradually shows his weakness; comes to the surface ; turns upon his back; is finally brought to gaff, and you are assured that he cannot escape. Here is your first salmon before you, a fifteen-pound fish, conquered with your own hands, and with alittle fly hook. If you do not call him the handsomest fish eyer made; if you do not indulge in some lively expressions of joy and thankfulness that you were permitted to accomplish all this, then I pity you. There is some mistake, you are in the wrong world! ‘The writer has enjoyed some Tittle experi- ence in taking many kinds of fish, but he mustsay there is a satisfaction, a fullness in bringing to gaff a salmon, such as he never experienced in taking any other kind of fish. There can be no question aboutit; he is the king of allfish and all other fishins pales before this, Neyerhaye we seen any testimony to the contrary. Let a sportsmanonce get a taste of this kind of sport, and if he have the time and means you will find him every year casting his ‘* silver doctor,” ‘‘silver gray,” ‘fairy’ or some other favorite fly fifty, sixty, seventy or perhaps one hundred feet just where he knows a salmon lies in the pool, Salmon fishing has its drawbacks; itis very difficult to get an opportunity to fishin a good river during a desirable time in the season or when fish are running. Itis quite an expen- sive pleasure, as each fisherman must haye two men for his canoe. Salmonrivers are a long distance away, it takes time and money to reach them, and after you have reached them it sometimes happens there is no run of fish. Then, too, you must suffer more or less those pests, the flies. We had in our posses. sion six different kinds of mixtures,each one recommended with the highest testimonials, and none of which were worth carry- ing into the woods. The only thing we found of service to us was asimple gauzenet with au elastic at each end attached to our hat and running over the brim down to and under our shirt collar. This effectually kept the flies away from our faces, and the contrivance for our hands consisted of a linen sleeve commencing at the elbow with an elastic to keep it in place, covering the hand, leaving only the thumb and fingers. An improvement upon this we think would be to have the sleeve form a part of a glove covering the entire hand. We were indebted to our friend, Mr. Curtis, for the veil and sleeves. But to return to our fishing. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- day and Friday we had yarying success, chanzing about, now up, now down the river until each had caught his first salmon. After the hard day’s work away from camp, we found a din- ner and supper all in one upon cur return; then the exploits of the day were told over and over again around our great log fires and smudges. The novelty of these circumstances made us forget our hard work and gave a pleasant interest to our enjoyments. Two of our guides brought with them their violins. Imagine, if you please, four fishermen ‘ balancing corners, right and left,” around two large camp fires, whose bright lights cast fantastic shadows and shapes all about us; the forest all around us, not a habitation for miles, no note excepting that of the night hawk above us and the rushing of the water over the chain of rocks below us, and you may see us a8 We were encamped upon the banks of the Nepissiquit. The study of the habits and peculiarities of fish of any kind must be very interesting to the student, but there are many simple facts interesting to all which are noticed by the lover of this sport as he is in pursuit of his game. Salmon commence their annual ascent of the rivera where they were born about the first of June. Generally they make the journey, resting in the deep pools on the way, until they haye completed the distance in about one week. Occasion- ally a school will make a journey in twenty-four hours, It is an established fact that these fish always return to the stream and place in the stream where they were born. Here the female with her nose digs a hole in the ground in shallow and swift running water and lays her eggs. She watches over the eges until they are hatched and the young parr are able to care for themselves. She does this persistently, often show- ing so little rezard for her own safety that she is easily speared or caught in other unlawful ways at this time. She never rises to a fly during this season. Having completed their work they return to the sea and remain—in what part of it nobody knows—until another year rolls round. It is said a fish goes down stream head against the current, and that salmon return to the sea in fhe same way. ‘The young fry remain in their native streams two years, when they too proceed to the sea, only about one-half returning to the river the fourth year, the other half the fifth; that is, some are absent one year, some two years. There are always interesting incidents in connection with fish and fishing which only men who follow fishing as a busi- ness or pastime ever learn. One of the guides tells of a struggle between a large salmon and an eagle, of which he was an eye-witness. The story ran thus: When returning to camp one evening in the fall they noticed a large engle hang- ing quite low over the water at no great distance from them, They at once kuew that he was fishing for salmon, and waited in hopes to secure the fish after it had been caught by the bird. The eagle finally dropped upon his fish, but did not rise as usual, and thereupon commenced a fearful struggle in the water, At one time the eagle would he entirely sub- merged, and again he would appear out of water, spreading his large aud powerful wings to fly, but all in vain. Below he would go again, in and out, until he was finally drowned, both salmon and eagle being killed in their efforts to escape. It was found the bird had fastened his talons so deeply into the flesh of the large fish that he could not extricate them. Saturday morning, June 30th, it was decided to break camp. After an early breakfast, and stowing away our camp utensils in our canoe, we commenced the descent of the river. In my canoe were placed the fruits of my previous day’s sport, viz.: eight.salmon weighing respectively 8, 13, 13, 124, 12, 12, 8 and 10 pounds each, making 88} pounds of fish for one day’s catch, This was regarded asa remarkably good day's work for this stream, as the fish here are small compared with those in some other streams in Canada. Fish of this size afford, it is said, more sport in taking than the larger ones, as they are much more lively, and oftentimes make a half dozen leaps out of the water before showing signs of weakness. Of the fifteen salmon-taken-by myself upon: this trip, an eight-pound fish afforded me more sport and harder work to bring to gaff than any other one I landed. Thelargest one I caught, weigh- ing twenty pounds and upward, never left the water after he was hooked, and I did not see him until a few moments before he gaye out and was gaffed at my feet, Wewere to fish down stream, and as the “high line” of our party, on the first day, had not taken a fish since, and it was known that two more fish were needed to fill his cup of hap- piness, the best chance for securing them was given him at ‘* Middle Landing,” and strange as it may seem, our knight of the quill caught bis two fish there. They were also the only fish caught that day, although several were hooked and lost. Sunday found us again in Bathurst, in the land of civiliza- tion once more, at the comfortable Hotel Wilbur, out of the haunts of black flies and mosquitoes. Here we had the pleasure of meeting our friend F. Curtis, Esq., of Boston, who had just returned fora few days rest after some remarkable fishing upon the Restigouche. This fine river, probably the best in America, is rented in two divisions; the lower to Sanford Fleming, Esq,, oi Canada, the celebrated engineer and angler; the other to Hon. J. ©. Brydges, of Montreal, Genl. Director of Govt. Rail- ways. It was placed at the disposal of the Fishery Commis- sion exclusively as long asas they desired to occupyit. Sir A. T, Galt, of Oanada, British Commissioner; Hon. E. H. Kellogg, of Pittsfield, Mass., American Commissioner; Hon. W. F. Whitcher, Fish Commissioner of the Dominion of Canada; Fred Curtis, Esq., solicitor and counsel in patent cases, Boston, Honorary Secretary ; and Mr, John Galt, pri- yate Secretary to Sir A. T. Galt, composed the party, accom- panied by Mr. John Mowatt, the genial and able Fishery Warden of that section. Sir A. TE. Galt, Mr. Whitcher and Mr. Curtis had fine sport. Mr. Kelloge, although fishing for salmon for the first time, was very successful, killing some fifteen large fish in six days, but the score of Mr, Curtis for one day is probably unprecedented im fishing annals; 1b was thirteen salmon, averaging twenty-four pounds each, three of the number weighing over thirty pounds. The party, after leaving the Restigouche, revisited the Mata— pedia as the guests of Mr, Geo, Stephen, of Montreal (the lessee of the stream), universally known throughout Canada as an ac- complished angler, and large hearted and courteous gentleman. We also had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Kennedy, of Bos- ton, and his friend Col. Pierce, of Springfield, Mass., who were bound for a few days fishing at Papana Falls, some seven miles up the the river, upon the Nepissiquit. The uncer- tanities of fishing were exemplified by an exceedingly un- fortunate accident which happened to Judge Souther, of Erie, Pa., who had the misfortune, after having made the entire journey from Penn. to the Chain of Rocks, and before he had thrown a fly, to suffer a seyere ankle sprain which in- capacitated him for any sport. Early Monday morning we were at the rough waters of Ba- thurst, and during the forenoon I landed three salmon, one grilse and several large sea trout. While poling up stream in our canoe and in quite shallow water, the man forward sud- denly cried out, ‘‘ Mon Dieu, voyez salmon!” and struck with all his force at something in the water. Taking in the situa- tion at once, I jumped up from my seat in the centre of the canoe, dropped my rod and cried, ‘‘ Where is the gaff?” at the same time seizing it. In the meantime the fish had gone down and was struck at by the man in the stern and turned under the cance and up stream, where 2 moment after he was | taken from the water by the waiter with his gaff and landed» safely inside the canoe. It was a fine fish, weighing just twenty pounds, and was a sight in the shallow and rough” waters, trying to find the channel which he had for some rea | son lost. One word in reference to packing our fish. Hvery other day we sent them to Bathurst and had them frozen, and at the last moment carefully packed in snow (rauch better than ice) and expressed upon the train with us upward of thirty fish and weighing about 400’ pounds. Tuesday morning, July 3d, we joined our friends at that desolated city of St. John, and after breakfast took the only regular eastward train in twenty-four hours over E. & N, A. R. R. This isa long an tedious day between St, John and Bangor, where we arrived: about six o'clock in the evening. Here we took car for Bos- ton, and upon the anniversary of our Independence, amid the ringing of bells and firing of cannon, we arrived home. I wish to tender for our party our acknowledgments to Ji W. Nicholson, Esq., of St. John, for the great privileg which he accorded us as his guests upon the Nepissiquit, which he is lessee. i tii Ee —EeE—— es = FNTRODUCTION AND SUCCESSION OF VERTEBRATE LIFE IN AMERICA.* By O, G, Marsn. PRESIDENT OF THE BIOLOGICAL SECTION OF THE AMERIOAN ASSOOTATION, ‘7 IIE origin of life, and the order of succession in which its yarious forms have appeared upon the earth, offer to Science its most inviting and most difficult field of research. Although the primal origin of life is unknown, and may per- haps never be known, yet no one has a right to say how much of the mystery now surrounding it science cannot remove. This certainly within the domain of science to determine when the earth was first fitted to receive life, and in what form the carliest life began. ‘To trace that life in its manifold changes through past ages to the present is # more difficult task, but one from which modern science does not shrink. In this wide field, every earnest effort will meet some degree of success; every year will add new and important facts; and every gen- eration will bring to light some law, m accordance with which ancient life has been changed into life as we see it around us to-day. That such development has taken place, _ no one will doubt who has carefully traced any single group of animals through its past history, as recorded in the crust of the earth. The evidence will be especially conclusive, if the group selected belongs to the higher forms of life, which are Sensitive to every change in their surroundings, But Lam sure I need offer here no argument for evolution; since to doubt eyolution to-day is to doubt science, and science is only another name for truth, Taking, then, evolution as akey to the mysteries of past life on the earth, I invite your attention to the subject I have chosen: ‘The Introduction and Succession of Vertebrate Life in America.” In the brief hour allotted tome, I could hardly hope to give more than a very incomplete sketch of what is now known on this subject. I shall, therefore, pass rapidly over the lower groups, and speale more particularly of the higher vertebrate, Which have an especial interest to us all, in so far as they ap- proach man in structure, and thus indicate his probable or- igin. These higher vertebrate, moreover, are most important Witnesses of the past, since their superior organization made them ready victims to slight climatic changes, which would otherwise have remained unrecorded. In considering the ancient life of America, it is important to bear in mind that I can only offer you a brief record of a few of the countless forms that once occupied this continent, The review I can bring before -you will be like that of a great army when regiment after regiment with full ranks moves by in orderly succession, until the entire host has passed. My re- view must be more like the roll-call after a battle, when only a few scarred and crippled veterans remain to answer to their names, Or rather, it must resemble an array of relics, dug from the field of some old Trojan combat, long after the con- test, when no survivor temains to tell the tale of the sirife. From such an ancient battle-field, a Schliemann might unearth together the bronze shield, lance-head, and gilded helmet of a prehistoric leader, and learn from them with certainty his race and tank, Perhaps the skull might still retain the barbaric stone weapon by which his northern foe had slain him. Near by, the explorer might bring to light the commingled coat of mail and trappings of a horse and rider, so strangely different from the equipment of the chief, as to suggest a foreign ally. From these, and from the more common implements of war that fill the soil, the antiquary could determine, by patient study, what nations fought, and, perhaps, when, and why. By this same method of research, the more ancient strata of the earth have heen explored, and, in our Western wilds, veritable battle-fields, strewn with the fossil skeletons of the slain, and guarded faithfully by savage superstition, have been despoiled, yielding to science treasures more rare than bronze or gold. Without such spoils, from many fields, L could not, have chosen the present theme for my address to- night. According to present knowledge, no vertebrate lifeis known to haye existed on thiscontinent in the Archawan, Cambrian, or Silurian periods; yet during this time, more than half of the thickness of American stratified rocks was deposited. It by no means follows that yertebrate animals of some kind did not exist here in those remote ages. Fishes are known from the Upper Silurian of Hurope, and there is every probability that they willyet be discoyered in our strata of the same age, if not at a atill lower horizon, Tn the shore deposits of the early Devonian sea, known as the Schoharie Grit, characteristic remains of fishes were pre- served, and in the deeper sea that followed, in which the Qoniferous limestone was laid down, this class was well rep- yesented. During the remainder of the Devonian, fishes continue abundant in the shallower seas, and, so far as now known, were tle only type of vertebrate life. ‘These fishes were mainly Ganoids, a group, represented im our present waters by the gar-pike (Lepidosteus) and sturgeon (Acipenser), put in the Devonian sea, chiefly by the Placoderms, the exact affinities of which are somewliat in doubt. With these were Blasmobranchs, or the Shark tribe, and among them a few Chimevoids, a peculiar type, of which one or two members still survive. The Placoderms were themonarchs of the ocean. All were well protected by a massive coat of armor, and some of them attained huge dimensions. The American Devonian fishes now known are not asnumerous as those of Hurope, but * Deliyered before the American Association for the Advancement of Science, ab Nashville, Tenn,, Aug 31, 1877, —_——e seribed. The more important genera of Placoderms are, Dindethys, Aspidicthys and Diplognatiius, our largest Pala:ozoic fishes. Others are, Acanthaspis, Acwntholepis, Coceosteus, Macropeta- Uichthysand Onychadus, Among the Elasmobranchs, were Cla- dodus, Crenaconthus, Macheracanthus, Rhynelodus and Ptye- todus, the last two being revarded as Chimeroids, In the Che- mnung epoch, the great Dipterian family was introduced with Species of the Huropean genera, Bothriolepis and Holoptychiua, bave likewise Dipterus, Heliodus, and possibly Ceratodua. been found in our Devonian deposits. With the close of the Devonian, came the almost total ex- tinction of the great group of Placoderms, while the Elasmo- branchs, which had hitherto occupied a subordinate position, increase in numbers and size, and appeai to be represented by Sharks, Rays and Chimeras. Among the members of this group from the Carboniferous, were numerous Cestracionts, species of Cochliodus of large size, with others of the genera Deliodus, Helodus, Psammodus and Sandoladus, Of the Petal- odonts, there were Antiodus, Chomatodus, Otenoptychius, Pet- dlodus and Peialerhynchus; and of the Hybodonts, the genera Cladedus, Carcharopsis and Diplodus. ‘Vhese Elasmobranchs were the rulers of the Carboniterous open sea, and more than oné hundred species have been found in the lower part of this formation alone, The Ganoids, although still abundant, were of smaller size, and denizens of the more shallow and confined waters. The latter group of fishes was represented by true Lepidostidé, of the genera Paleoniscus, Amblypterus, Platy— somus and Hurylepis, Other genera are, Rhizodus, Megulic— thys, Otenodus, Hdestus, Orodus, Otenacanthus, Gyracan- thus, and Celacanthus. Most of these genera occur also in Europe. From the Permian rocks of America, no vertebrate remains are known, although in the same formation of Europe Ganoids are abundant; and with them are remains of sharks, and some other fishes, the aflinities of which are doubtful. ‘Lhe Palxo- zoic fishes at present known from this country are quite as numerous as those found in Europe. In the Mesozoic age, the fishes of America begin to show a decided approach to those of our present waters. From the Triassic rocks, Ganoids only are known, and they are all more er less closely related to the modern gar-pike, or Lepidostevs. They are of small size, and the number of individuals presery- ed is very large. The characteristic genera are, Cdtopterus, Tschypterus, Ptiyeholepis, Rhabdolepis and Turscodus. Wrom the Jurassic deposits, no remains of fishes are known, but in the Cretaceous, icthyic life assumed many and various forms ; and the first representatives of the Teleosts, or bony fishes, the characteristic fishes of to-day, make their appearance. In the deep open sea of this age, Hlasmobranchs were the pre- vailing forms, Sharks and Chimzeroids being most numerous. In the great inland Cretaceous sea of North America, true os- seous fishes were most abundant, and among them were some of carnivorous habits, and immense size, The more sheltered bays and Tiyers were shared by the Ganoids and Teleosts, as their remains testify. The more common genera of Cre- taceous Elasmobranchs were, Otodus, Oxyrhina, Galeocerdo, Lamna and Piychedws. Among the osseous fishes, Benya’, Hinchodus, Portheus, and Saurocephalus were especially com- mon, while the most important genus of Ganoids was Lepi- dotus, The Tertiary fishes are nearly all of modern types, and from the beginning of this period there was comparatively little change, In the marine beds, sharks, rays and Chimzeroids maintained their supremacy, although ‘Teleosts wereabundant, and many of them of large size. The Ganoids were compara- tively few in number. In the earliest Hocene fresh-water de- posits, it is interesting to find that the modern gar-pike, and Amia, the dog-fish of our Western lakes, which by their struc- ture are seen to be remnants of a very early type, are well represented by species so closely allied to them that only an anatomist could seperate the ancient from the modern. In the succeeding beds, these fishes are still abundant, and with them are Siluroids nearly related to the modern cat-fish (Pime- lodits). Many small fishes, allied apparently to the modern herring (Cluped), left their remains in great numbers in the same deposits, and, with them has been recently found a land- locked ray (Heliobatis). The almost total abseuce of remains of fishes from the Mio- cene lake-basins of the West is a remarkable fact, and perhaps may be best explained by the theory that these inland waters, like many of the smaller lakes in the same region to-day, were so impregnated with mineral matters as to render the existence of vertebrate life in them impossible. No one who has tasted such waters, orhas attempted to ford one of the modern alka- line lakes which are often met with on the present surface of the same deposits, will doubt the efficiency of this cause, or the easy entombment of the higher vertebrates that ventured within their borders. In the Pliocene lake-basins of the same region, remains of fishes were not 1ncommon, and in some of them are very numerous, These are all of modern types, and most of them are Cyprinoids, related to the modern carp. The Post-pliocene fishes are essentially those of to- rf thie brief synopsis of the past icthyic life of this Conti- nent, I have mentioned only afew of the more important facts, but sufficient, I trust, to give an outline of its history, Of this history, it is evident that we have as yet only a very imperfect record. We have seen that the earliest remains of fishes known in this.country, are from the lower Devonian; but these old fishes show so great a diversity of form and structure, as to clearly indicate for the class a much earlier origin. In this connection, we must bear in mind that the two lowest groups of existing fishes are entirely without osseous skeletons, and hence, however abundant, would leave no permanent record in the deposits in which remains of fishes are usually preserved. It is safe to infer, from the knowledge which we now possess of the simpler forms of life, that even more of the early fishes were cartilaginous, or so destitute of hard parts as to leave no enduring traces of their existence. Without positive knowledge of such forms, and considering the great diversity of those we have, it would seem a hopeless task at present to attempt to trace successfully the genealogy of this class. One line, how- ever, appears to be direct, from our modern Gar-pike, through the lower Eocene Lepidostews to the Lepidotus of the Creta- ceous, and perhaps on through the Triassic /schypterus and Carboniferous Paleontscus ; but beyond this, m ow rocks, it is lost. The living Chimeera of our Pacific coast has nearly allied forms in the ‘Tertiary and Cretaceous, more distant rela- tyes in the Carboniferous, and a possible ancestor in the De- yonian Rynchodus. Our Sharks likewise can be traced with some certainty back to the Palmozoic; and even the Lepido- siren, Of South America, although its immediate predecessors are unknown, has some peculiar characters which strongly point toa Deyonian ancestry, These suggestive lines indicate they were larger in size, and mostly inhabitants of the open sea. Some twenty genera and forty species have been de- oo) arich field for investigation in the ancient life-history of American fishes, The Amphibians, the next higher class of vertebrates, are so closely related to the fishes in structure, that some peculiar forms of the latter haye been considered by anatomists as he- longing tothis group. The earliest evidence of Amphibian, existence, on this continent, is in the Sub-Carboniferous, where foot-prints have been found which were probably made by Labyrinthodonts, the most ancient representatives of the class. Well preserved remains are abundant in the Coal Measures, and show that the Labyrinthodonts differed in im- portant particulars from all modern Amphibians, the group which includes our frogs and salamanders. Some of these ancient animals resembled a salamander in shape, while others Were serpent-like in form. None of those yet discovéred were frog-like or without a tail, although the restored Labyrintho- dont of the text-books ig thus represented. All were protected by large pectoral bony plates, and an armor of small scutes on’ the ventral surface of the body. The walls of their teeth were more or less folded, whence the name Labyrinthodont. The American Amphibians known from osseous remains are all of moderate size, but the foot-prints attributed to this group indi- cate animals larger than any of the class yet found in the old world. The Carboniferous Amphibians were abundant in the swampy tropical forests of that period, and their remains have been found imbedded in the coal then deposited, as well as in hollow stumps of the trees left standing. The principal genera of this group from American Carbon- iferous rocks, are, Sawropus, known only from footprints, Baphetes, Dendrerpeton, Hylononus, Hylerpeton, Raniceps, Pelion, Leptophractus, Molgophis, Ptyonius, Amphibamus, Cocytinus and Ceraterpeton. The last genus occurs also in Europe. Certain of these genera haye been considered by some writers to he more nearly related to the lizards (Lacer- iia), among true reptiles. Some other genera known from fragmentary remains or foot-prints in this formation have like- wise been referred to the true reptiles, but this question can, perhaps, be settled only by future discoveries, No Amphibia are known from American Permian strata, but in the Triassic a few characteristic remains have been found. The three genera, Dictyocephalus, Dispelor and Parios- tegus, have been described; but, although apparently all Labyrinthodonts, the remains preserved are not sufficent to add much to our knowledge of the group. The Triassic foot- prints which have been attributed to Amphibians ar® still more unsatisfactory, and at present no important conclusions in regard to this class can be based upon them. From the Jurassic and Cretaceous beds of this continent, no remains of Ampiibians are known. A few only have been found in the Tertiary, and these are all of modern types. The Amphibia are so nearly allied to the Ganoid fishes, that we can hardly doubt their descent from some member of that group. With our present limited knowledge of the extinct, forms, however, it would be unprofitable to attempt to trace in detail their probable genealogy. The authors to whom especial credit is due for our knowl- edge of American fossil Fishes and Amphibians, are Newberry, Leidy, Cope, Dawson, Agassiz, St. John, Gibbes, Wyman, Redfield and Emmons, and the principal literature of the suh- ject will be found in their publications. (To be continued.) PH AMERICAN BIRDS In ENGLAND.—Apropos of the recent in- troduction of the European migratory quail into the United States (tecently described in this journal) the London Field, in an editorial, says: Bie oe 7” ER For several years past, the desirability of adding to our list of game birds from those of America is a subject that has been frequently mooted in England, but none of our numer- ous game preservers, as fat’ aS we are aware, seem to have been enterprising enough to undertake thetask, While we talk, our transatlantic cousins act, and sef us an example, in an experiment which, considering the number of our wealthy sportsmen and naturalists, one would haye expected, would have been initiated with us. Among others such a grand game bird asthe American ruffed grouse could, we feel Satisfied, be established here, while the Virginian quail, a non-migatory bird, much resemblig the members of the little colony of Strangers recently transported to the fields of Verment, but larger, would we have no doubt rapidly muitiply on our stub- bles, and as they lie well to dogs, it being characteristic of the species to da so, they would be a grand acquisition when partridge becomes too wild to remain in the same field where dogs areranging. oe Y at AnotuEer Horse Srory.—I have lately seen an old horse at Bourn, in Lincolnshire, on the history of which I can thoroughly rely, and itis so remarkable that I think it worth publication. I have seen the horse myself, and as far as pe sonal observation goes, I can thoroughly endorse the story, The horse is aged twenty-two, of the old short-lesged coach- ing stamp, and has been in the poseession of the present owner upward of sixteen years, during which period he has only had three days’ rest, not excluding even Sundays. His work has been to run a heavy mail-cart from Bourn to Sway- field, a distance of fourteen miles, including the return jour. ney, every day, and one day a week two miles extra. The horse leaves Bourn between six and seven in the morning, and reaches Bourn about seven in the evening. During his recres- tion at Swayfield, the horse is kept in further exercise by working at plough and other work upon a farm, He is with- out blemish and in capital condition. His work for the last sixteen years has been so uniform that the horse knows the patricular places he has to stop at on given days of the week ; for instance, he persistently stops at the barber's shop on Tuesdays and Fridays, and six days a week he stopsat a draper’s shop for parcels, and on Sundays he won’t stop at either place. His owner is so fond of him that, with a sort of feeling of Tom Moody, he hopes that he and his horse may he buried together.— Correspondence London Field, ———__s 1+ +o —T wo little edible dogs from China have heen received at the Acclimatization Garden in Paris. These interesting ca- nines have heads like pugs, are very, small and fat and short legged, and are eaten usually when two months old, after be- ing fed exclusively on rice and milk, They are eaten roasted, and served in cuts with soy, —_—_—_— +s Eavon’s Rust Preventative.—A correspondent suggest the preventative as a soyereign remedy for canine parasites, Hish | Galinre. THE U.S. FISH COMMISSION IN SALEM. On Boarp tur U. 8. Srr. Sprrpwett, } Miss. Bay, Aug. 10, 1877. J Epior ForEst AnD STREAM: While we are on our way toa locality in which experience has led us to expect rich returns from the dredge the tangles, and the trawl, an opportunity is offered to furnish your rea- ders some account of the doings of the Commission in these waters. First, allow me to introduce the party now in the field, the character of the work contemplated and the outfit to be employed. THE PARTY. Prof. 8. F. Baird, of Washington, Commissioner, assisted “py his private secretary, Mr. H. EB. Rockwell, and by Mr. J. Paul Wilson and Mr, H. E. Gill; Prof. A. E. Verrill, of Yale College, assisted by Mr, E. B. Wilson, of Chicago; Mr. G. Brown Goode and Mr. Tarleton H. Bean, of the U. 8. Na- tional Museum ; Lieut. Commander A, G. Kellogg, U. 8. N.; Dr. T. Hale Streets, U.S. N.; Mr. A. V- Zane, U. 8, N.; Mr. J. 8. Smith, of Baltimore; Mr. H. C. Chester, of Noank, Conn. The steamer has a force of twenty-four men, including the non-commissioned officers. THE OUTEIT. The government has detailed for Prof. Baird’s use during the summer the Speedwell, a handsome iron steamer of 310 tons. This vessel is fitted: up im the same manner as the Blne- light, with which your readers have become familiar; its greater size, however, furnishes increased facilities and ac- commodations for work. She is in charge of Lieut. Com- mander A. G. Kelloge, U. 8. N., with Dr. T. Hale Streets, U. 8. N., as surgeon, Mr, A. Y. Zane, U. 8. N., engineer, and Mr, J. 8. Smith, first officer. Prof. Verrell and Mr. Wilson have charge of the invertebrate collections and deep-sea re- search. Mr. Goode and Mr. Bean give their time to the inter- ests of the fishes and the fisheries. Oapt. Chester lays us all under obligations by making himself indispensable wherever he is. For the capture of sea animals we have dredges, tangles, dip-nets, trawls, seines, towing-nets, pile-scrapers, hooks, lily irons, harpoons, spears, set-lines, trammel nets, gill nets, cast- ing nets and other implements usually employed for such pur- pose. A new piece of apparatus, for which we are indebted to Sweden, and which is copied from the English ‘pbull-dog” described in ‘* Depths of the Sea,” is introduced on our coast for the first time, This instrument operates on the principle of the ‘steel trap.” Instead of narrow arms for seizing the prey, it has two scoop-shaped jaws of metal, brought together and. firmly held by a powerful spring. The trap is set and then lowered, with the tread-plate pointing downward. As soon as the plate touches the bottom the jaws close with a snap and scoop up whatever may be within reach. It is use- fulin soft mud. The water-bottle, Miller-Casella thermome- ters and Green’s thermometers continue in use. ‘The accuracy of the Miller-Casilla is tested by means of standard thermome- ters used in water brought up by the water-bottle. For the preservation of living animals while they are under observation, the requisite stock of pails, crockery, glass ware and aquaria is furnished, Alcoholic collections are kept in jars, bottles, vials and copper tanks. barrel of alcohol has been used. Picric, osmic and chromic acids are employed in hardening tissues. Glycerine is resorted to for the protection of soft tissues. WORK PROPOSED, The important issues which called the U. §. Com- missiop of Fish and Fisheries into existence are well understood, and the methods of investigation have been clearly set forth in Formsr Ann Srream and other leading publications, as well as in the commissioner’s official reports; but, as the duties of the present season have some distinetive peculiarities, it will not be amiss to invite attention to them. One of the objects of the Commissioner is to be present at the oint fishery convention to be held in Halifax in the present mouth. For this purpose, the sea-going Speedwell was de- tailed and appropriately fitted. This will afford a fine oppor- tunity for the study of the habits and migrations of many of our most important food fishes, and for making large additions to our collections. Another feature of this season’s work, which comes out prominently and bids fair to become one of the most import- ant, is the determination of the boundaries of old fishing grounds and the discovery and location of new ones. The Commission has already met with remarkable success in the capture of a species of flat-fish or flounder, heretofore sup- osed to be peculiar to Arctic Europe, and little known even there. Itis called, by ichthyologists, Glyptocephalus eyno- glossus (Linn.), Gill, This species was captured in large numbers, and in many stages, from the young of the year to adults measuring two feet in length, It was taken by the trawl in fifty fathoms of water, just outside of frequented fishing grounds in Massachusetts Bay. This craig founder or pole, although known to be a favorite food fish on the coast _ of Greenland, has not-yet beem put to the test of the table - here because of its great rarity ; but its relations to the flat-fish, the common flounder and the halibut warrant us in predicting ibatit will prove to he well flavored, especially as its tissues In less than a week a are beautifully white and firm, Should this accession to our fauna meet the expectations of its discoverers, and there is every reason to believe that it will, the importance of the addition may readily be appreciated, and all the more, because the capture of the young establishes the presence of the adults as @ permanent source of supply. The investigation of the condition of our fisheries and the measures necessary to insure their continued usefulness in- volves a systematic and exhaustive study of the food supplies upon which the occurrence of fishes in given localities at cer- tain times depends. The movements of fishes are not caprici- ous and uncertain, but they are governed by fixed laws, by far the most important of which is the law of self-preseryation, A fish recognizes the dignity and the importance of eating. He is as absolutely at the mercy of his stomach as some more highly organized vertebrates. He lives to eat, and is to be found where the ruling desire of his life may be gratified. The species that feed upon shrimp and crabs will appear and disappear with the presence or absence of these crustacea. The occurrence of proper food determines the fact and the time of the arrival of the fish: The shrimp and the crab must eat, too, and they do their share of it. These creatures, then, in their turn, are present or absent as their food is present or absent, and thus we might pursue the subject of eating to re- mote limits, and find higher forms of animal life depending for subsistence upon lower forms or upon one another, and the lower upon still less highly organized animals or upon vegetables, and vegetables upon the bounty of the soil and the water. Wesee, therefore, what a complex chain of de- pendencies is to be grappled for, link by link—a chain involv- ing.the character of the bottom, the depth, temperature and chemical constitution of the water, the direction and force of currents, and other physical conditions which affect life in the ocean. Parts of this chaim have been discovered, and the Commission hopes fo gain possession of many missing links during its labors, so that the phenomena of ocean life may be as well understood and as readily applied to practical uses as meteorological phenomena. In other words, the time is near when it will be entirely practicable to predict the finding of valuable food fishes from the occurrence? of fish food in the waters examined, and this, too, long before the fisherman in his laborious empirical method of dropping a line to get a bite has struck the right spot. To illustrate: suppose you cut open the stomachs of a great many cod and almost uniformly find in them certain crabs and mollusks. Now, if you are on grounds not frequented by fishermen, and, in dredzing’ the bottom, take these crabs and mollusks on whieh cod feed, what would you infer? Cod. Well, you might go back to the food of the crab and the mollusk, and, this found, you would expect to find what it supports. In this way, from the occurrence of animal life yery remotely connected with fish life, naturalists are enabled to locate and establish the bound- aries of now fishing grounds far in advance of the capture of fishes, thus opening the way tonew fields of industry, while they determine the limits of those already in operation, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS IN SALEM. The steamer has been out five times, beginning Aug. 4. Since that time we have made the following collections: Twenty species of bryozoans; twenty-five sponges, including the rare Phakellia ventilabrum ; seventeen echinoderms, among them Pteraster militaris and Ophiacantha spinulosa, hoth rare, and some fine specimens of that magnificent and very rare star-fish, Hippasteria phrygiana. Of the Hippasteria one individual was caught, in the tangles, which measured a foot in diameter; twenty species of hydroids, including Corymor- pha pendula and Acaulis primarius ; nine species of polyps, the finest being a very large sea-anemone, U?iecina digitata ; eleven ascidians, the first on my list being Boltenia reniformis; one brachiopod, Verebratulina septentrionalis ; twenty-two lamellibranchs, the rarities being Yoldia thraceformis, Yoldia obesa and machera sguama ; thirty-seven gasteropods, includ- ing Ohiton Emersontt, C. mendicornis and Scaphander punctos- triatus ; forty five annelides, of which I name Protula media, Myxicola Steenstrupti, Tecturcila, flaccida, Huphrosyneborealis, Riynchobolus albus, and Cryptonota citrina, Stimp.; ten nemer- teans; five sipunculoids, the rare Chetoderma nitidulum and the fresh spines of the extremely rare Mehiurws being the prizes; thirty-two crustaceans, of which two, atleast, are rare— Pandalus borealis and Sabinea septemcarinata, All the shrimps were simply huge! The number of species of fishes collected up to the present time is twenty-three, seven of which are shore species and sixteen belong to the deep sea. The fishes taken in shallow water are: Jom cod (fundulus pisculentus); Stickle-back ( Gasteros- teus biaculeatus); Alewife (Pomolobus pseudoharengus); Sil- ver-side (Chirostoma notatwm); Flatfish (Psewdopleuronectes americanus; Kel (Anguilla rostrata); Pipefish (Syngnathus Sp.). Tom cod is the Salem name for Mundulus. above are common and abundant: TLumpfish (Cyelopterus hunpus) was taken on floating rock- weed. The species taken in from twenty to fifty fathoms of water in Massachusetts Bay are; Highteen-spined seulpin (Cottus octodecimspinosus); Sea- raven (Hemitripterus acadianus); Hake (Phycis tenuis); Norway Haddock (Sebastes sp.); Angler (Lophius america- nus); Eelpont (Zoarces anguillaris); Whiting (Merlucius bili- newris); Skate (Rata radiata); (Rhinonema caudacuta); Rusty Flatfish (Mysopsetia ferruginea); Flounder (Pomatop- All of the selta dentata); Craig-flounder or Pole (Glyptocephatus cyno- glossus ; (Aspidophoroides monopterygius) ; (Icelus uncinatus) ; Spiny lumpfish (Humicotremus spinosus). Many of the last named fifteen species are peculiar to Are- tic regions, and the same is true of the deep water inverte- brates; indeed the occurrence of northern forms in abundance isa constant source of surprise. Aspidophoroides monoptery- gius as been taken very rarely in the stomachs of cad and haddock. Wetrawled more than a dozen specimens at one haul. Myzopsetia ferruginea is very rare in collections. We have secured several specimens. Of the rare Pomatopsetta dentata we have about one hundred. Humicotremus spinosa, so far as I can lears, has been captured twice before—by Prof. - Verrill, at Eastport, and by the U. 8. Fish Commission at the same place. Jcelus uncinatus is new to North America, Our catch is nine individuals. Glyptocephalus eynoglussus, also new to North America, came up in abundance. ; T cannot forbear alluding to a curiosity which excited the admiration of all on board the Speedwell. It was a mass cf spawn of the angler (Lophius americanus) which must have measured fifty feet in Jength by two in width. Floating as it did on the surface, with its partially segmented eggs giving - it the appearance of a pinkish-brown, pauzy veil, gathered into graceful folds, it was certainly “a thing of beauty” and ‘‘a joy forever” to the contemplative fisherman, though little cal- culated to inspire the pound-men who see trouble in Suturo. Another diversion was the ‘“‘blowing” of a school of huge fin-back whales (Megapteraw sp.), which alternated between “soundings” and surface evolutions very near the steamer. The fin-back, like the blackfish (G@lobicephaius) and the ma- jority of the whales blows columns of spray Straight upward. In this case the spray seemed to reach a height of ten or twelve feet. On Monday an early start is projected for the grounds where many rarities were secured. We expect then to hear the familiar sound of Capt. Chester’s voice in the welcome and inspiring ery of ‘‘Up dredge!” and “ Up trawl!" perhaps for the last time in Salem waters; but we shall carry Away with us rich collections and pleasing remembrances, A day on board the Speedwell would give you a more vivid idea of the wonders and the beauties of deep sea work than my inef- ficient English can convey. I can, therefore, only wish that all who appreciate the treasures.of the sea might exchange the imperfect picture for the faultless original. T. H. B, —— SSE - SPLIT BAMBOO RODS: To Our Customers and the Public: In repl y to the damaging reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo reds, by “ dealers” who are unableto compete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions, Conroy, Bisserr & Marimson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y, ghiutural Histary. —[Adp, THE GAME FISH OF WISCONSIN. x The following is a brief description of the game fishes of Wisconsin, being those most sought alter, and giving the most sport With rod and reel: FAMILY PERCIDE, Perca Fiavescens. Cuvier, YELLOW PERCH, This well-known fish, the especial pet of lady anglers, is yery common throughout the S ate, In some of the lakes it reaches two pounds in weight, and affords considerable sport with light tackle. Stizestedion Americana. Cuy. and Val, PIKE PERCU—WALL-KYED PIKE. Dory. Yery common in most of the lakes and rivers of the State. Tle 7s a bold biling and hard pulling fish, and @ fine dish for the table; usua Weight, from three to ten pounds, FAMILY LABRAGID A, Rocoua Chrysops, GY. WHITE LAKE BASS. Found in Lakes Michigan and Winnebago, the lower Fox River, and a few other waters In the State. He is 1 good pan tish and biles greedily ; will weigh two pounds or more. FAMILY 1CHTHELID A, Misropterus Salmoides. Gill. SMALL-MOUTBED BLAOK BASs. This, the true black bass,is one of our gamest fisfies, if not the gamest. I consider him—pound for pound—as hard fighting and brave a fish as swims; and with light and suitable tackle and fair play, he will furnish more sport for his laches and more pinck for his ounces than any other fish with which lam acquainted, eis yery generally distributed throughont the lakes aud rivers of Wisconsin, and in neurly all instances inhabiting the same waters with the J. nigricans, or large-mouthed black bass mentioned below. Weight from one to fiye- pounde, : eres 4 Micropierus Niyricans. Cuvier. LARGE MOUTHED BLACK BASS—OSWEGO BASS. This variety of black bass) is second oniy in gamy qualities to ihe variely named above. He grows somewhat larger andl heavier, but is not nearly so trimly built asthe former. He has 4 much larger mouth, larger scales, i8 thicker through the shoulders, and has a greater depth of body, and shows more white upon the belly than his more thorough- bred congener (M. salmoides). The small-mouthed bass has invariably more or less red in the eye, Which color 1s as certainly absent in the eye of the Jarge-mouthed bass, Both varieties vary greatly in color Adjavent lakes ana neighboring waters will produce fish exhibiting al: the various shades of green, from black or botule green to greenish yel. low; buf, asa rule, green is the Cominant shade of the large-mouthed base, while the.small-mouthed yariety is more scmbre in hue. Weilglit ‘from one to seyen pounds, Amploplites Rupestris, Gill. * ROCK BASS—RED EYE, Tlie waters of the State fairly swarm with this gveody and free- biting fish, Ile will take anything in the form of 4 bait, and on this ac- count is quite a fayorite with many. He is not lacking in gamy fea- tures, and will often weigh as much as two pounds, Ayperistius Hexacanothus. Gill. SPOTTHD BASS, SILVER BASS, BAR FISH, CROPPIE, This pretly and polyonomous fish is extremely common throughout {he State, being found In the same waters with the rock bass and yellow perch, He is a bold and voracious fish, and furnishes good sport to the Still fisher, often exceeding two pounds in weight, Pomotis Auritus, Gunther. COMMON SUS-DPISH, PUMPKIN SEED, Tehthelis Nittdus (2). Gil, LONG-EARED SUNFISH. . ‘These two varieties of sunfish are very plentiful in all waters of the State, and are the special objects of pursuits of juvenile anglers, FAMILY ESOCID Al, isoz Nobilior, Thompson, | MUSKELLUNGS. MASCALONGR, This noble fish, the giant of fresh water game fishes, inhabits the Jakes in the 6xtreme northern pertion of the State and Lake Superior, He is found in all his glory inthe lakes now accessiole by the Wiscon- sin Central Railroad, where he is taken frequently weighing forty pounds, The capture of one of these monsters is regarded ag the height of piscatorial ambition. : Esox Lucius. Linnienus. PIKE—NORTHERN FPICKEREL, This tyrant of the waters abounds in most of the lakes and rivers of Wisconsin, growing to the weight of twenty pounds. He is extremely fierce and voracious, Will bite at anything in the shape of bait, from an angle worm to a spring chicken, He is not considered gamy in this section, being more ofa bully than a fighter, a poacher rather than a ‘sportsman, a dunghill rather thin a thoroughbred, He isfullof bones, and & poor table fish. FAMILY SALMONIDA, Salmo Nemaycush. Pennant. MACKINAW TROUT. SALMON TROUT. LAKH TROUT. This is principally a commercial fish, and is taken in Lake Superior, im the neighborhood of Ashland and Bayiield, also in Lake Michigan, at Green Bay and other points. It is a good table fish, a rayenous feeder ind can be taken by trolling with the spoun, or a hook baited with her- ring. Inthe winter they are caught in large numbers through the ice, biting greedily at spiece of pork for bait. Heis a hard fighting and stioug pulling fish. Salmo Siscowet, Agassiz. RISCOWET. SISKAWITZ. This is also a Commercial fish, and much superior to the Mackinaw trout in Hayor, though he docs not grow nearly so large. He inhabits Lake Superior only, and istakenin nets in the vicinity of the Apostie Islands, We is frequently taken by trolling with artificial and natural bait, Salmo Fontinalis, Mitchell. _SPECKLED BROUK ‘ROUT. This favorite and peerless fish is taken in the streams in the western part of the State, which empty into the Mississippi River above Prairie di Chien, and in those emptying into Lake Superior and Green Bay. The largest trout and best fishing is in the immediate vicinily of Ash- land and Bayfield on Lake Superior. Coregonus Albus, La Sueur, WHITE WISH, The whitefish is famous as being the yery best table fish that inhab- its fresh waters, It is strictly a commercial fish, and is taken exclu- sively in nets in Lake Superior and Michigan, though I have heard of their being taken with the artificial fy at certain seasons in Lake Men- dota, Near Madison, into which lake they were intruduced by Gov. Far- Well im 1854, Argyrosomus Clupeiformis, LAKE HERRING, This fish, which by the way is not a herring but a sisco, inhabits the shoal waters of Lakes Michigan and Superior, It is also a commercial sh, but is caught in considerable numbers about the docks and piers wilh hook and line in the spring and fall; they may also be taken with tle fly. Agassiz. Argyrosomus Sisco, Jordan, SISCO. This is the sisco, the most noted member of the family, and is found in Lake Geneya, near Geneva, and in Lakes Oconomowoc, Nasliotah, Nemahbin, La Gelle, aud perbaps others near Oconcmowoc. During the month of June ihey are taken in Jarge numbers with the “sisco Hy ’—a grayish fly that covers the lakes at that time. They are also jaken in winter tlirotigh the ice at a depth of fifty feet or more. They may also be taken with a small white or gray artificial fy in June. Aryyrosomus IToyt. Gill. MOON-EYE. Argyrosomus Nigripennis. Gill. BLACK FIN, These two yaricties of sisco are found in Lake Michigan. The black- fin is occasioually taken with the fly. Th the above classification I haye purposely omitted the catfish, bull- head, sturgeon, sucker, dogfish, etc., as they do not properly come under the head of game fishes, In the arrangement of the families, genera and species, I have endeavored to follow the nomenclature of Profs, Theo. Gilland D. 5. Jordan, while the vernacular is that com- mon to the State. Oconomowoc, 1 et ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGIOAL GARDEN DURING WEEK END- InG ToESDAY, Aug. 28, 1877.—One green snake (Cyclophis pernalis), pre- keuted; one night heron (Nyctiardea gardent), presented ; one meadow lark (Sturnella magna), presented ; two gray African parrots (Prittacus erythacus) purchased, Axtiur E. Brown. Gen’. Supt. ————$—_$— 4+ SOMETHING ABOUT INSECTS, © the naturalist—or to any person who has a taste for the pursuits of a naturalist, there is, perhaps, no subject which presents such fascinating features, nor such inexhausti- _ ble resources for entertainment and close study as entomology. The meanest insect possesses claims to consideration which only require to be understood to be universally acknowledged. The metamorphosis of the prub into the chrysalis, in the strict sense of the term,or the quiescent chrysalisinto the active, beautiful, brilliant butterfly, while it no longer possesses a claim to the supernatural, has by no means lost ifs legitimate character _ of the wonderful. Many persons have, at some time or other, kept silk worms, and are consequently pretty well acquainted with the changes: they undergo in their progress from the esp to the perfect. winged condition. To those who have not had this opportu- nity of practically giving a knowledge of the economy of the butterfly tribe, the following passages extracted from the writ- ings of Kirby and Spence on this’ interesting subjeet will in a great measure supply thisinformation, “* That butterfly which amuses you with its aerial excursions; now extracting nectar from the tube of the honeysuckle, then, the very image of fickleness, flying fio a rose as if to contrast the hue of its wings with that of the flower on which it reposes, did not come into the world as you now behold it. At its first exelusiou from the egg, and for some months of its existence afterward, it was a worm-like caterpillar crawling: upon sixteen short legs, greedily devouring leaves wilh two jaws, and seeing by means of twelve eyes, so minute as to be nearly imperceptible without the aid of amicroscope. Younow view it furnished with wings capable of rapid and extensive flights ; of its sixteen feet ten have disappeared, and the remaining six are in most respects wholly unlike those which they have succeeded. Its jaws have vanished, and are replaced by a curled-up proboscis suited only for sipping liquid sweets. The form of its head is entirely changed, two long horns project from its upper sur- face, and instead of twelve invisible eyes you behold two, very Jargeand comprised of at least 20,000 convex lenses, each supposed to be adistinct and effective eye. Were you to push your examination further, and by dissection to compare the internal conformation of the caterpillar with that of the but- terfly, you would witness changes even more extraordinary. In the former you would find some thousands of muscles, which inthe latter are replaced by others of aform andstructure entirely different. Nearly the whole body of the caterpillar js occupied by acapacious stomach, In the butterfly this has become converted into analmost impereeptible thread-like viscus; and the abdomen is now filled by two large packets of eggs or other organs not visible in the first state, In the former two spirally convoluted tubes were filled with a silky Sum; in the latter both tubes and silk have almost totally van- ished; and changes equally great have taken place in the economy and structure of the nerves and other organs. What a surprising transformation! Nor was this all. change from one form to the other was not direct. intermediate state uct less singular intervened. After casting ifs skin, even to ifs very jaws, several times, and attaining its full growth, the caterpillar attaches itself to a leaf by a silken girth. Its body greatly con- tracted, its skin once more split asunder and disclosed an ovi- form mass withouf exterior mouth, eyes or limbs, and ex- hibiting no other symptoms of life than a slight motion when touched. Jn this state of death-like stupor, and without tast- ing food, the insect, existed for seyeral months, until at length the tomb burst, and out of a case not more than an inch long and a quarter of an inch in diameter, proceeded the butterfly before you, which covers a surface nearly four inches square.” Witnessing, as they doubtless did, these extraordinary changes, without being able to account for them physiologi- cally, it is quite possible, as Kirby has suggested, that ‘‘some of the wonderful tales of the ancients were grafted on the changes which they observed to take place in insects.” The story of the phoenix, for example, in many of its particulars, closely resembles various occurrences in the metamorphosis of insects. At-first a worm, emerging from the ashes of its parents’ fu- meral pile, and eventually a glorious winged ereature, proyid- ing, in the means of its own destruction, the nidus of its future and unseen progeny, the fabled phoenix might assuredly have acquired its type from the actual butterfly without any grea- stretch of the imagination. Then again, the doctrine of met tempsychosis, or transmigration of souls, would, to the minds of the early observers, be shadowed forth in the apparent ree vivification of the seemingly dead chrysalis. But the docirin- of a future life, more slorious than that of transmigration, also derived support and countenance from the remarkable yicissi- tudes of insect life. In the words of Newman— “What can be more wonderful than the fact that an un- sightly worm should pass ‘through a shrouded and death-like sleep, and should wake, at last, a glorious butterfly, to bask in sunshine, float on the impalpable atmosphere and quaft the luscious nectar of beautuous flowers! Well might such a miracle be made a poet’s theme! Well might those philoso- phers, on whose mind there dawned, albeit dimly, the great truth of an after life—well might they imagine their toilsome existence .typified im the caterpillar, their descent to the graye in the tomb-like repose of the chrysalis, and the hereafter they sighed for in the spirit-like resurrection of the happy but- terfly; and, seizing with avidity the idea, well might they designate these aerial creatures by fhe name of souls.’* Observation and research have shown the true nature of in- sect metamorphosis; it is now established beyond a doubt that the wings and legs and other part of the butterfly pre- exist in the chrysalis, and even in the caterpillar, ‘These facts have been ascertained by immersing the chrysalis and cater- pillar in hot water, and dissecting them when a greater degree of solidity has thus been giyen to the various parts. This is stillmore minutely explained by Kirby and Spence in the fol- lowing paragraphs ; *‘ A caterpillar is not, in fact, a simple, but a compound ani- mal, containing within it the gel of the future butterfly in closed in what will be the case of the pupa, which is itself in- cluded in three or more skins, one over the other, that will successively cover the Jarya, As this inereases in size, these parts expand, present themselves, and are in time thrown off, until at length the perfect insect which has been concealed in this succession of masks is displayed in its genuine form, “That this is the proper explanation of the phenomenon, The An- eee ee Be has been satisfactorily proved by Swammerdam, Malpishi, and other anatomists, ‘lhe first: mentioned illustrious natur- alist descerned by accurate dissections not only the skins of the larva and of the pupa incased in each other, but within them they very butterfly itself, with its organs, indeed, in an almost fluid state, but still perfect in all its parts. “SOF this fact you may convince yourself without Swammer. dam’s skill, by plunging into vinegar or spirits of wine a ca- terpillar about toassume the pupa state, and letting it remain there a few days tor the purpose of giving consistency to its parts; or by boiling it in water afew minutes. A very rough dissection will then enable you to detect the future butterfly; and you will find that the wings, rolled up in a sort of cord, are lodged between the first and second seement of the cater. pillar, and that the legs, however different their form, are actually sheathed in its legs. Malpighi discovered the eges of the future moth in the chrysalis of the silk worm only a few days old, and Reaumur those of another moth (ypogymna dispar) eyen in the caterpillar, and tliat seyen or eight days before its change into the pupa. A caterpillar then may be regarded as a locomotive egg, having for its embryo the in- cluded butterfly, which, after a certain period, assimilates to itself the animal substances by which it is surrounded; has its organs gradually developed, and at length brealke through the shell which incloses it,” That author also adds: ‘‘ This explanation strips the sub- ject of everything miraculous, yet by no means reduces it to a, simple or uninteresting operation, Our reason is confounded at the reflection that a larva, at urst not Uhickerthan a thread, includes its own triple, or sometimes octuple teguments; the case of a chrysalis, and a butterfly, all curiously folded into each other; with an apparatus of vessels for breathing and digesting, of nerves for sensation, and of muscles for moving; and that these various forms of existence will undergo their successive evolutions by aid of afew leaves received into its stomach, And still less able are we to comprehend low this organshould at one time be capable of digesting leayes, at an- other only honey; how one while a silky fluid should be se- ereted, at another none ; or how organs at one periodessential to the existence of the insect, should at another be cast off; andthe whole system that supported them vanish,” Kura, i ¥ More Anour Smarks.—The interesting article in your paper of Aug. 16, upon sharks, repeats the common statement that the sharks are obliged to turn upon their backs to seize their prey. Did he or any other person ever sce them do this, or is it the mere repetition of a common error? I have seen in my time thousands of these fishes, and have caught many of them with hook and line, but have never, that I can remember, seen them perform this revolution. Moreover, on putting the ques- tion to an old fisherman on the Florida coast, who made a business of catching sharks for their oil, his reply was that they seized their prey like any other fish. I have no doubt that the sharks are vivaparous, having frequently seen the young ones taken from the dead parent, ten or twelve inches in length, when on being released, they Swam away, apparently well able to take care of themselves. Usually, I think, abouti ten or fifteen in number. As to the voracity of the sharks, and their desire for human flesh, I think the different species vary, and perhaps the same species may vary in their habits in different localities. On (he coast of Florida where the sharks are very large and numerous, I have not heard of a well, authenticated instance of a man destroyed or attacked by them, while there are many such re- corded in the West Indian Seas. Eyen the most ferocious and destructive animals seem to haye a dread of mankind, whom they only attack under exceptional circumstances, and then finding them an easy prey they continue their depredations. This is the case with the lion and the tiger, and may bé also with the shark. 8 C..C. [We have frequently seen sharks turn slishtly wpon the side to seize their food, but the ideathat they turn upon their backs is simply nonsense.—Ep. | es Waar Brcomes or tam Deap Ermpuanrs?—An expeti- enced elephant-hunter writes as follows: I should like some naturalist to explain to me why it is that a hunter is never able to find a dead elephant. Of course afier you bring him down he is there before you; but show mea man who has ever found the skeleton of an elephant in those vast Cingalese forests, or has come upon the carcass of one that has died a natural death? For ten years I have hunted unremittingly, tramping over hundreds of miles, in all sorts of solitudes, and never succeeded in discovering such a curiosity. Sir Emerson Tennett tells us of a gentleman who lived for thirty-six years inthe jungle, exploring valleys and tracing roads, during his trigonometrical pursuits, who never once came upon the skeleton or decaying body of an elephant fhat had died a natural death. The Cingalese believe that there is some mysterious valley into which these animals hasten when they feel the approach of death, and thus the island contains 2 vast mausoleum, wherein are entombed all the giants of the forest that have gone on before. There might be some reason to believe this fanciful theory if this cemetery was ever discovered, but its precise location is still unknown, and the conundrum as to what becomes of all the dead elephants is interesting and seemingly insoluble. This would lead one to believe that there was some pecul- arity in the Cingalese climate that dissolved or decomposed the bones. Such might be the fact were it not for the grinders and tusks. There is no climate on the face of the earth that can destroy them, and so you see, we are brought back to the same point from which we started. [The same question may with propricty be asked regarding: many other species of Nature’s kingdom. The probabilities are, however, that the remains of animals are speedily made away with by insects and rodents. How often we find fallen antlers almost unrecognizable, owing to the ravages of rodents; and in a tropical forest certain ants would remove even the un- wieldy carcass of an elephant in less than twelve hours.—Enp. ] Tur Rurrep Grouse—A Qurry.—Some years ago I was walking with a friend in a pasture adjoining a woodland. The earth was soft from recent rains and we had no difficulty im approaching within ten- yards of a female grouse with her young. Our astonishment was great when she flew off with her young brood hanging to her feathers with their bills; the little ones ‘were arranged symmetrically on each side of the mother under her wings. ‘The pas « The Greek word signifies both sor and butter/ly, CHINA ASTERS, season I have been fortunate enough to see the same ETHNOLOGICAL, thing and at nearly the same place. In all werks to which Thave access I haye been unable to find ary referenze to the habit in question; and as many old spr rtsmen to whom I haye narrated the above doubt the reliability of my observa- tions, I would like any one who has obser... ie above habit to give their testimony to its truth through the columns of the Forms’ Anp STREAM. J. T. B.S. [This is not new, though but few works have noticed it,— Ep, C ee Anotutr Homere Hyerim.—A few days since a corres- pondent sent us a cat which in early kitttenhood had eyi- Garden, : : Wasnineron, D. C., June 15, 1877. Epiror Forest AnD STREAM: > Sir: Being engaged in preparing a memoir upon the ‘ Bur- ial Customs of the Indians of North America, both Ancient and Modern, and the Disposal of their Dead,” I beg leave to request your kind co-operation to enable me to present as ex- haustive an exposition of the subject as possible, and to this end earnestly invite your attention to the following points in regard to which information is desired : ist—Name of the tribe. 2d—Locality, 8d—Manner of burial, ancientand modern. 4th—Funeral ceremonies. 5th— HE sight of some beautifully grown Asters in a friend’s garden, the other day, led us to think how seldom we seeany worthy of the name, and how scurvily treated this mag- nificent fall flower is with us. ‘There are two main divisions in Asters—the German and the French. The definition Ger- man is applied to those having tubular or quilled florets, though this is somewhat restrictive in its application, as the German dently met with an accident which removed the tail and in- jured both lees, also dislocating one hip. The youth of the animal prevented scars beings seen, and as pussy’s walk and mode of standing upon her hind legs was not dissimilar to that of a rabbbit, the conclusion was reached that it was a hybrid of a cat and hare, and the cat sent to us for examina- tion. As before stated in these columns, such a hybrid is a physiological impossibility. Lae AS ee Insrinor ys. Reasoy.—My small Scotch terrier, two years oid, of not very pure blood, was one afternoon in a chamber, in iront of an old-fashioned ‘pier glass, fastened on the divid- ing wall between this room and the next. As soon as he caught sight of his image, he ran up to the glass and nosed about in an excited way, then ran round by a door into the other room and made a thorough examination of all the parts and the furniture, barking and wageing his short stump of a tail. his image, and was satisfied at once thal no dog but himself was there. He never could be excited by so placing him again, and evidently had either solved the problem or had at least determined that there was some fraud about it. No human being could do more, and this is simply one of many instances well known where extreme power in instinct equals our boasted superiority of reason, it seems to me. SAWBONES. =) —«. Mrtanosis.—I haye in cage a black robin (Turdus migratorius, Linn.) as black as a grackle, It was taken from the West about two months ago, is now moulting, and I am anxious to see what the moult will be like. This black plumage for small birds must be very rare, as I have over twenty species of albinos in my collection, and but two me- Janos. This black or dark plumage is not uncommon with some of the larger hawks. Guo. A. BoarpMAn. Milltown, St. Stephens, Aug. 26, 1877. —TI obtained last weeks a chipping squirrel jet black, I have had an albino of that variety, but haye never seen or heard of a case of this kind, Is it a common occurrence ? A. J. Counurn. 31 Boylston street, Boston, Mass., Aug, 30. [Lovers of the curious can view it at above address. Me- lanosis is by no means uncommon particularly among birds, put it is not of sufficient frequency to cause the interest of the naturalist to wane, as if has in the case of albinosis.—Hp. ] | Arpino Rozsry.—While out for a stroll Aug, 25, I discoy— ered a white bird perched upon the limbof an oldelm. Upon examination it proved to be a beautiful specimen of the robin (Turdus migratorius), Ti was a perfect albino without a spot, I have seen but one before, which was the pro- perty of George Dwight, of Sheffield. Prank H. Merton. Haiyield, Mass. — et To Prepare Fisn. Sxkivs.—Skin your fish carefully, but do not be particular as to leaving a little meat on. Spread the skin in layers and sprinkle with salt and alum, or make a pickle in a small keg of a weak solution of carbolice acid. Any remaining flesh can be scraped oif afterward and the fish set up by a taxidermist. Many of the most delicate fishes with large scales will not stand the above treatment, to say nothing of mounting them afterward.—#yom Hallock’s Sports- man’s Gazetteer. Gr —Three Arabian sheep, the first of the lind ever brought fo this country, are on their*way to Philadelphia. —+—+ Iyrerrigunt OysTers.—These educated oysters interest us. Tt is agreeable to know that oyslers possessas powers of per- ception, thought and affection; that they can recognize their friends among men; that they can show gratitude for kind- ness, and that they can give tangible evidence of being filled by the passion of revenge. if the education of those that have already been put in training can be properly completed, we may have revelations of a still more surprising nature. They are cunning, a quality imto which many faculties enter. When they catch sight of their friend Hamilton they open their shells in a seductive manner, and when he gives them some dainty morsel, they close up to revel in its enjoyment. One of them has a way of iayiting him to put his finger inside of its shell. It can recognize him, as the rest of them can, at a glanee, and will not allow other peopleto take the liberties freely enjoyed by him. A stranger tried to deceive it, but it -made him squirm as it closed on his finger, which it refused to release till the touch of its friend soothed its wrath. It is said in the books that the adult oyster has no power of loco- motion, but these educated oysters, under the control of their affections, are practicing the art of propulsion. Confidence is a plant of slow growth in oysters as in men, and it required weeks to bring the educated oysters up to the point, of trusting in anybody. ‘They had probably been in the habit of looking on man asa monster, destitute of ihe better qualities that dwell in the mind and shell of an oyster. One reason for the superiority of the oyster is probably to be found in the fact that it does nof look out of one eye, like Polyphemus, or out of two eyes like ordinary human beings, but out of those numerous yellowish brown eyes that lie between the tringes of its mantle. Let us think of these things, when consuming oysters raw, on the half shell, regardicss of their yiews and feelings.— Hz. Failing in his search, he returned to the glass again, saw Mourning observances, if any. With reference to the first of these inquiries, ‘‘ Name of the Tribe,” the Indian name is desired as wellas the name by which the tribe is known to the whites. Asto ‘‘ Locality,” the response should give the range of the tribe, and be full and geogriphically accurate. As tothe ‘‘ Manner of Burial, etc.,” if is important to have every particular bearing on this branch of the subject, and much minuteness is desirable; for instance : (a) Was the body buried in the ground ; if so, in what pos- ition, and how was the grave prepared and finished? (6) lf cremated, describe the process, and what disposal was made of the ashes. (¢) Were any utensils, implements, ornaments, etc., etc., or food, placed in the graye? in short, every jfaet is eeuent that may possibly add toa general knowledge of the subject. Answers to the fourth and fifth queries should give as full and succinct a description as possible of funeral and other mortuary ceremonies at the time of death and subsequently, the period of mourning, manner of ifs observance, d&e. In obtaining materials for the purpose in question it is par- ticularly desirable that well-authenticated sources of informa- tion only to be drawn upon, and, therefore, any points gathered from current rumor or mere hearsay, and upon which there is doubt, should be submitted to searching scrutiny before being embraced in answers to the several in- terrogatories, and nothing should be recorded as a fae’ until fully established as such. In seeking information from Indians il is well to remember the great tendency to exaggeration they show, and since ab- solute facts will alone serve our purpose, great caution is sug- gested In this particular. Tt is earnestly desired to make the work in question as com- plete as possible, and therefore it is especially hoped that your response will coyer the ground as pointed out by the several questions as thoroughly as you may be able and willing to make it. ~ In addition to notes, a reference to published papers either by yourself or others is desirable, as well as the names of those persons who may be able to furnish the needed informa- tion. Permit me to assure you that, while it is not offered in the way of inducement to secure the service asked, since it is barely possible you can be otherwise than deeply interested in the extension of the bonds of knowledge, full credit will be giyen you in the work for whatever information you may be pleased to furnish. This material will be published under the auspices of Pro- fessor J. W. Powell, in charge of the U. 8. Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region. Communications may be addressed to me either at the ad- dress given above or at the Army Medical Museum, Washing- ton, D. C.—Respectfully yours, H. C. Yarrow. ———__>-- + Witt Wark ror Huropn.—The first white whales brought to New York for exhibition were those captmred by Mr. Barnum for his museum. This veteran showman now proposes to send one of these curiosities to be gazed ati by our London cousins across the water. One of the specimens now in the Coney Island Aquarium is to be shipped via the steam- ship which sails for Southampton, Eng., the 15th of this month. A special tank is being prepared for his whaleship, and twenty bushels of eels will be provided for his support. > -—+8+—+ ANUIALS RECEIVED AT CENTRAL PARK MENAGERIE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 1, 1877,—Two pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleweus) pur- chased; two alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) purchased; two Flo- rida tortoise(Vestudo polyphemus) purchased; one raccoon (Procyon lotor) presented by Mr. W. H. Whimster, N. Y. City; one gray squirrel (Sciurius carolinensis) presented by Master Geo, Tamlyn, N. Y. City; three gray foxes (Vulpes virginianus) presented by Mr. W. Wiggins, Mt. Hope, N. J.; one raccoon (Procyon lotor) presented by Mr. I. W. Tompkins, N, Y, City; one agouti (Dasyprocta aguti) presented by Capt. Samuel L. Clapp, P. M. 8. 8., Acapulco, This animal belongs to he same family asthe Guinea pig, but more nearly resembles the hare itsmoyements and shape. The feet have long, strong claws; hind egs longer than the fore-legs; it measures about one foot six inches lin length, and stands about twelve inches high at the croup; the hairt on the upper part are annulated alternately with black, brown and yel- low, giving an appearance of being speckled; the hairs on the croup are golden yellow and stand erect when the animal is startled ; the hair on the body is about an inch long, while that on the rump is nearly three times this length, heuce the generic name Dasyprocta ; back part hairy. When the Antilles and Bahamas were discovered these animals were found in great abundance, and were said to be the largest qnad- Tupeds there, They dso abound largely in Central and South America, jn which place they are used as a common article of food, the flesh being white, tender and well flayored, having somewhat the tuste of a rabbit, They are gregarious, do nof burrow, but shelter themselves benind rocks or the roots of trees. They haye yoracious appetites, eat- wg all kinds of vegetables, particularly potatoes and yams. When eat- ing they sit on the hind legs, carrying the food to the mouth wilh the fore-paws like the squirrel. They are destructive to the sugar planta- tions, committing great havoc by kKnawing the roots of the cahes, con- sequently are a source of considerable annoyance to the planters, who take every meats to destroy them. The Agoutican be very easily do- mesticated. W. A. CoNELIN, Director. —One of the most delight{ui of all physical experiences is that of the bather when he steps out of the bath in a splendid glow of strength and health. Iecanincrease this délight by recourse to B. T, Babbitt's Toilet Soap, a new article, which cannot be equaled, for it is composed of the finest yeretable oils, and prepared with the greatest possible re- gard to excellence of manufacture, Mothers need no longer fear that their little ones will absorb disease and poison from one of the most essential of physical operations.—[4 dv. A NEW RECOIL PAD. Examine the new pad (just out) at C. L. Ritzmann’s, 943 Broadway, can be put on and off the gun in a moment, needs no alteration to gun, Price only $2, Best thing out,—[Adv, a growers haye of late years done much in the way of improy- ing the flat-petalled varieties also. The French Asters, which have large flat petals, are so named because the French florists took them in hand years ago, and effected in them a great and marked improvement. Taking the quilled type, it must be acknowledged that nowithstanding the Germans have grouped them into many assumed types (vide any German seed cata- logue), yet but few of them are worthy of cultivation. What are termed Hedgehog, Porcupine, and other quilled forms, are generally of a poor or worthless character. —_+ >_< THE ARCTIC WOODLAND. OPULAR impressions are often far from the iruth, and in reward to the Arctic regions they are undoubtedly so. A treeless land would he, in the opinion of most people, the idea which would suggest itself im regard to the regions in question. Yet this, though true, is not allthe truth. Within the arctic circle are found trees, often forming considerable, though stunted, forests. In Hastern Siberia pines and other trecs come down almost to the water's edge, while over al] Western Siberia, Artic Russia and Lapland the tree limits run within the Artic circle; trees extend even to the North Cape. Tn Greenland we find, even in the most southerly parts of it, no herbage more worthy of the name of tree than the stunted birch, which in the more sheltered valleys of that country— equally inappropriately named with Iceland—attain the pro- portion of little shrubs; and itis not until we come to the milder latitudes of the Pacific that the tree line, which had de- seribed a southerly curve in the cold regions of Central North America, again rises to the north, and until we reach the shores of Behring Straits, we find nothing that we can dignity hy the name of trees. The wooded banks of the Yukken touch the Arctic Cirele,and forests of white spruce are found on the Noatak, a river which falls into Eschscholtz Bay, which infringes on the Arctic Cir- ele. In Lapland the spruce ceases at about the sixty-eighth parallel, and the Scotch fir at the sixty-ninth ; but in Norway, owing probably to the presence of the warm Gulf Stream, which sweeps along the coast and into the Arctic Sea—at least as far east.as Novyai Zemlai—we find forests of Scotch firs 60 feet in height as far north as Altenfjord, and birches about 45 feet high, in an equally northern latitude. In latitude 70 deg. 98 min. the hardy Scotch fir still maintains its ground, though the spruce fails a degree or so further south. In the vicinity of Hammerfest, a well known Lapland town, in latitude 70% deg. north, there are dwarf Alders and Aspens, Bird Cherries, Rasps and Currants. In the Scandinavian Peninsula, probably also owing to the warmth which a sea, unencumbered, and in addition laved by a current of a higher temperature affords, _ barley is cultivated as far north as the seventieth parallel, the latitude of Disco Island, on the Greenland coast, and oats up to the sixty-fifth ‘tin sheltered valleys where rocks and cliffs reffect the sun’s rays with muchpower.”—7'he Countries of the World. es T. P. Roninson, Phila.—There are so many of fhe Bamboos natives of India, that it is hard to say what the Calcutta Bam- boo may be. Seeds of Bambusa spinosa, which attains a large size, were distributed freely last season here by Lieut. Gen, Strackey (British Army). This variety coming from up in the mountains, promises better for our Southern States. than any from Calcutta. Wedo not find any of the varieties quoted in any of our scedsmen’s catalogues, but will try to get some for you. Quite a number of the more hardy Chinese and dapanese varieties are cultivated for decorative purposes in England and the South of Europe. We remember seeing a fine collection at James Veitch & Son's Coombe Wood Nursery some five years ago, all perfectly hardy and yery beautiful in- deed, planted as they were along a rivulet, the sloping banks being planted with the finer evergreens. Letter hy mail.—Ep. | Ti, §., Boston.—The spots on your Ivy leaves are the white scale insect, one rather difficult to eradicate when once it gets a firm hold; probably the best method is to pick off and burn the leaves most infested, and sponge clean those left with a strong solution of carbolic soap and water, Your plant will soon make new leaves, which keep clean by frequent syring- ing or sponging. J. W.—Your plant is Euphorbia marginata, a native of the yalley of the Mississippi, a very beautiful annual, offen culli- vated for ornament. As the seeds are quite hardy, it will grow again next season, from those that drop off, as they ripen. Another beautiful native variety is Euphorbia corrallata. It is also perfectly hardy, and is herbaceous as well; the flowers haye conspicuous white bracts, like a five cleft corrolla, the whole plant very much resembling a large flowered Gypsophi- la, or Infant’s breath, and well worthy of more general cultiva- tion.—Ep. ] ——— Sanpwrou Isnanps Strr Bariine.—lit is very exciting, but the sea was not very rough. ‘The surf board is a rough plank, shaped like a coffin lid, about two feet broad and from six to nine feet long. The men, dressed only in malos, carrying their boards under their arms, waded out from the rocks on which the surf was breaking, and, pushing their boards before them, swam. out to the first line of breakers, and then, diving down, were seen no more till they reappeared as a number of black heads, bobbing about like corksin the water. What they seek is a very high roller, on the tup of which they leap from behind, lying face downward on their boards. As the waves speed on and the bottom strikes the ground the top breaks in a huge comber. The swimmers appeared posing themselves on its highest edge by dexterous movements of their hands and feet, keeping just at the top of the curl, but always coming down hill with a slanting motion. So they rode in majestically, always just ahead of the breaker, carried shoreward by its mighty inipulse at the rate of forty miles an hour, yet seeming to have a volition of their own, as the more daring riders knelt and even stood on their surf boards, way- ing their arms and uttering exultant cries. They were always apparently on the verge of engulfment by the fierce breakers, whose towering white crest was eyer above and just behind him; but just as one expected to see them dashed to pieces, they either waded quietly ashore, or, sliding off their boards, dived under the surf, taking advantage of the undertow, and were next seen far out at sea, preparing for fresh exploits. The great art seems to be to mount the roller precisely at the right time, and 10 keep exactly on its crest just before it breaks, ts Eariwe Frurr,— While few articles of food are more or less injurious than unripe fruit, still it is almost impossible to take too many of those that are ripe, fresh and perfect when eaten in their natural state. The earlier in the day fruits are eaten the better. Their healthful qualities depend on their ripe acidity, but if sweetened with sugar not only is this acidity neutralized, but the stomach is tempted to receive more than it can digest, and if cream be taken with them the labor of di— gestion isincreased. No liquid of any description should be drank within an hour after eating fruits, nor should anything else be eaten within two or three hours after. Thus, time be- ing allowed for them to pass out of the stomach, the system derives from them all their enlivening, cooling and aperient influences. The great rule is, eat fruits and berries while fresh, ripe and perfect in their natural state, without eating or drinking anything for at least two hours afterward. With these restrictions, truils may be eaten in moderation during any hour of the day, and without getting tired of them, or ceasing to be benefited by them during the whole season. oe Tue ORIGIN oF THE Greav Laxes.—At the late meeting of the Scientific Association in Buffalo, a paper was read by Prof. Newberry, attempting to explain the origin of the great lakes of this country. He asserts the sequehce of events in the formation of the great lakes to have been as follows: 1, The Laurentian belt gorth of the great lakes, which ha, been a land surface since the begimning of the Paleozoic eras was formerly a high mountain range, the degradation of which has supplied the mechanical materials which compose the sheets of Palseozoic rock that surround it. The erosion of these highlands has continued uninterruptedly till the present day, and was specially rapid during the period, 2. Previous to the glacial period, the elevation of this por- tion of the continent was considerably greater than now, and it was drained by a river system which flowed at a much lower level than »t present. At that time our chain of lakes— Ontario, Erie and Huron—apparently formed portions of the yalley of a river which subsequently became the St. Law- rence, but wiucn then flowed between the Adirondacks and Appalachians, in the line of the deeply-buried channgl of the Mohawk, passing through the trough of the Hudson, and emptying into the ocean, eighty miles southeast of New York. Lake Michigan was apparently then a part of a river course which drained Lake Superior and emptied into the Mississippi, the Straits of Mackinaw being not yet opened. 8. With the approach of the cold period, local glaciers ormed on the Laurentian Mountains, and, as they increased in size, gradnally crept down on to, and began to excavare, the plateau which bordered on the west and south. The ex- cavation of our lake-basins was begun, and perhaps in large part effected in this epoch. 4, As the cold increased and reached its maximum degree, a great ice-sheet was formed by the enormously increased and partially coalescing local glaciers of the former epoch. This many-lobed ice-sheet or compound glacier moved radiantly from the south, southwest, and western slopes of the Cauadi- an highlands, ils Ohio lobe reaching as far south as Cincin- nati. The effect of this glacier upon Lake Erie and Lake Ontario would be to broaden their basins by impinging against and grinding away with inconceivable power their southern margins. 5. With the amelioration of the climate the widespread ice- sheet of the period of intensest coltl became again local glaziers, which completed the already begun work of culting: ont the lake basins, At first.ihe glacier Which had before flowed over the watershed in Ohio was s0 far redueed as to be unable to overtop its summit, but, deticeted by if, it Howed along its base, spending its energies jn cutting the shallow basin in which Lake Erie now lies, : 6. The melting of the glaciers was accompanied, perhay occasioned, by a sinking of the continent, which progress.’ until the waters of the Ailantic flowed up the valley of the St. Lawrence to Kingston, and up the Ottawa to Arnprior The valleys of the Sf. Lawrence and the Hudson were con nected by way of Lake Champlain, and thus the highlands of New England were left as an island, It, is also posstble that the gea-water penetrated to the luke basin through the valley of the Mohawk and through that of the Mississippi, but of this we have no evidence in the presence of merine fossils in the surface deposits. The great area of excavation in which the lakes lie was probably at this time filled to the brim with ice cold fresh water. Sea and River SHishing. —— FISH IN SEASON IN SEPTEMBER. —— ae . SALT WATDOR. Sea Bass, Setcenope ovellatus, Sheepshead, Archosurgus probato= FRESH WATER. Trout, Salmo fontinalis, Salmon, Salmo salar. Salmon Trout, Salmo hon mis. cepialus. Land-locked Salmon, Sa/mo glover}. Striped Bass, Roceus linneatus, Grayling, Zhymniellus tricolor. White Perch, Morone americana, Black Bass, Mieroplervs sulmoides; Weaksish, Cynoscton regalis, M, nigricans. Bluetish, Pomatomus saltaiwriz. Mascalonge, Bow nabitior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybium mqould- Pike or Pickerel, Hsoa (uorus. tune. Yellow Perch, Lerca slavescens, Cero, Cybium regale, Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Kingtish, Menticirrus nebulosus, Fise iy Marxur.—Tish continue plenty, and prices are still down, as will be seen from our quotations for the week which, are as follows: Striped bass, 18 to 20 cents per pound ; smelts, 20 cents; bluefish, 8 to 10 cents; salmon, frozen, 30 cents; mack- erel, 15 to 25 cents; wealfish, 10 cents; Spanish mackerel, 18 cents; green turtle, 15 cents; terrapin, #15; halibut,16 cents; ’ haddock, 6 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black- fish, 15 cents; flounders, 8 cents; sea bass, 18 cents ; eels, 18 cents; lobsters, 8 cents; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; Salmon trout, 125 cents; sheepshead, 26 cents; whitefish, 15 cents; sunfish, 10 cents; yellow perch, 10 cents; hard shell erabs, $3.50 per 100; soft crabs, $1.50 per dozen. Massacnuserrs—Hast Templeton, Aug 20.—Occasional strings of trout are caught, but they run rather small. A friend recently canght seventy, ranging from fingerlings to three- quarters of a pound, Black bass, which were introduced into the ponds in this section from three to five years ago, are now affording fine sport. C. i, G. Newburyport.—aA live seal, weishing 15 pounds, was cap- tured in a seine at PlumIslana toint recently. ConnEcticur—Wiantic, Aug. 19.—Is there ary law in this State reculating the size of meshes in nets used along the coast ? I should think that the Fish Commissioners might do something to prevent the wholesale slaughter of fish too small for use. Sport here is most miserably dull, all owing to the abominable nets that stretch across the harbor, taking every- thing that comes along. Occasionally, by singular good fortune, a bass manages to get as far as the bridge and bless us with a bite; even this is a relief, and if one fishermen loses his bait, immediately a rush is made for our rods, each being anxious to capture the striped beauty. ‘The best luck so far has fallen to the lot of Mr. J. J. Le Count, he landing four one day, smallest 4 lbs., largest 7 Ibs. Your humble corres- pondent has caught but one, weight too small to mention. At Konomac good sport is had with the black bass and pick- erel. Jam glad to see the boys of New London are repenting of their evil ways, and some of them having taken to reading your yaluable and entertaining paper, I feel sure they will abandon their poaching and piratical practices. SCALES. [There is no law regulating the size of mesh; but the law forbids any bass, pike, pickerel or muscalonge being taken otherwise than by hook and line —-Ep.] New Yorr— Waterville, Aug. 28.—1I have just returned from a campaign expedition on Chatauqua Lake, N. Y. The fishing in Chatauqua Lake at this season of the year is not good. yen the professional fishermen would not average more than one pickerel a day. It is too late for bass, and L only know of two bass being caught during my two-weeks’ stay. Nothing as yet has been seen of the salmon trout with which Seth Green stocked the lake three years ago. I could not find any one who had ever seen one. Perch im Chatau qua, seldom if ever, grow to be more than half a pound in Weight. All in all I don’t know a poorer place for fish in August than Cliatauqua Lake, Harry N. New Rochelle, Auy. 31.—A live dolphin six feet long and weighing oyer five hundred pounds was caught off New tochelle on Luesday lash and has been added to the Aquarium collection. Ta eae epee ch nh Aug. 27.—James Roy succeeded in capturing nine black bass with the fly last Saturday even- ing beiween sunset and dark. He had on two flies, a red ibis and a gray one, made {rom a drake’s wing. He hooked two at one cast, and Janded them safely. This was done right in town, where the river (the Shenango) is ‘‘fished to death.” Tomar. f Sharon, Pa. Aug. 20.—In your issue oflast week (Aug. 16), A, W. &., Orangeville, Ohio, says he can see bushels of black bass in the Pymatuning, when the water is low, and has tried to lake them with minnows, artificial flies, soft shell crabs and red flannel after night, but im vain. Perhaps A. W. F., does not understand the way to fish with the fly, and perhaps the bushels of bass that he sees ate suckers. Orangeville, Obio, is only eight miles from here, I have caught 4 great many bass inthe Pymatuning, with the fly, but I have not been up there this season yet. It was only last Saturday eyening that i caught seven bass with a red fly— not’ flannel—the largest weighing 14 pound. Tf A. W. F. would put on two fics, a red one anda white one, and com- menee fishing at sandown, twill warrant he will take bass,pro- vided there is huss where he fishes, and he uses the flies right. Lremember two years ago a friend of mine, Mr. EL asked nie for a couple of ties, as he wanted to try that kind of fishing. I gave him my casting line, and the samefiies that the da before I killed thirteen bass with, ranging from 4 to 2 pounds He went to I'ruit’s Mill wherel got the thirteen the day before, aud when he came home in the evening he showed me the Jargest black bass I ever saw—5j pounds—he had five or six otliers. I saidto him, ‘‘ Mx. H., you have done yery well, did you get those bass with the fly?” ‘*No” hesaid, ** I got them with the minnow, they wouldn't bite at the fly to-day at all. I fished till three o’clock, and never gota bite, then I sat the flies and went away to get some minnows, and I got all tligse bass with the minnow.” ‘* You set the flies, how did you set them?” Tasked, ‘‘ Why, [threw them into the river and pula stone on the butt of my pole, and went mp the run after minnows.” J learned from him that he fished with the fly inthe same manner that he would fish with the min- now or crab, 7. 2, throw them in andlet them stay there a while. Ros Roy. Miryvnann—Baltimore, Aug. 25, 1877.—In the Forzsr anp Sruwaw of Ang. 28, in Our Washington Letter,” the writer speaks of excellent bass fishing in the Potomac, Shenandoah, etc. Now, IL took a trial at bass fishing on the Potomac, at Little Georgetown, down to Coulsem Mill or dam No, 5, and in the two-days’ fishing did not catch half a dozen fish, though T used grasshopper, minnow, flies, helgramites and toads, and got myself blistered by the sun, and wore my pantaloons out sitting on the edge of the dam. ‘There were around me at least a dozen men fishing, and also an out-line across the dam with thirty hooks on it, and I saw two men go to that out-line five times and catch nothing. ‘There was pointed out to me a man that had been fishing the day before and caught nothing, and he had only caught one that day I wasthere. The two- days’ fishing amply repaid me, for 1 enjoyed the air of the mountains and the magnificent scenery and the burning sun; for one can enjoy such Juxuries when they can leave their business only for two days; but when your correspondent writes of the excellent fishing in the Potomac I feel rather bad at having been up there and not found it. I would like to know at what particular locality he found the bass, I got off at North Mountain and fished from Little Georgetown down to dam No. 5. JouN GEORGE. Mroni¢an—Detroit, Sept. 1.—On the 28th ult. Joseph Autes, L. W. Tinker and George Foot caught 60 perch and 7 black bass at the St. Clair Flats, in four hours’ fishing. An- gust 29, Mrs. 'T. McGraw caught 22 fine black bass. Au- gust 30, Mr. Billings, of Ann Arbor, H. M. Dean and Jessie Farwell caught 58 perch and 18 black bass. August 31, Judge Durfee, Thos. McGraw and Louis Hallock caught 38 black bass; one that the Judge caught weighed five pounds. Green Bay.—The Advocate thinks the sponge fish has been discovered in the bay. Wisconsn,— Westboro Station, Aug. 27.—The best sport- ing place near here is twelve miles west. There is a road to if, and a family living in an old: logging camp who have plenty of room for twenty men, The Jump River is within one mile of this camp, and is the best place for muscalonge by all means; are caught as fast as they can be pulled out, and are all large, ranging from five to twenty pounds. % Orncon—FPortland, Aug. 24.--It is generally believed that ihe -Utah trout in Provo River are not known to rise to a fly. his is incorrect. In 1870 I was an officer in the 18th U. 8. Infantry, and was stationed at Provo, from the latter part of July until the May of the folowing year, 1 put in my spare time in fishing, and caught a great many trout. I used nothing bub artificial flies, and caught as many as any one else—and larger fish than any. One was fiveponnds. The flies I had best luck with, were from William Read & Sons, of Boston, which they calleda grasshopper—green body, red tail and gray, brown mottled wings. ’ Since 1 have been here have not had time to go fishing, but live inhopes. There are plenty of fish in the streams away from the city- Wea Venus: Montrean, Sept. 1.—Mr. J. H. Stearnes, of the Albion Hotel, had fine sport recently in the Ottawa River, near Van- dreil, using a light trout rod and phantom minnow. Among ihe numerous fish that he killed were a ten-pound catfish and a large muskalonge, which made a two hours’ fight of it be- fore he yielded to mine host’s pliant 12-02, green-heart. SANSTHAD. XK canna Sarmon.—The salmon industry of the Columbia River employs 10,000 people in its various branches; the value of the export this year is estimated at 5,000,000. 'The Pacific Rural Press gives this account of the process by which the fish are prepared for exportation: Just as soon as the fish are caught, if not drowned in the net, they are killed by a blow on the head. The average weight of salmon is twenty pounds. When brought to the cannery the, fish are piled upon the wharf, and we have seen 1,500 salmon in a single pile. From this pile they are taken to a trough, thoroughly washed and placed on a long table ; here, with a single blow of a huge knife, the head is slashed off; with a singlé motion of a similar kurfe, the fish is split open and disemboweled. ‘The head and entrails are thrown away at many of the fisheries; at some of them, howeyer, they are made into a very good article of oil. After the fish are cleaned, they are thrown into brine vats, where they re- main for a time—this process is known as sliming ; they are now taken and placed, one at a time, on a small table with a culiting attachment, and with a single stroke of the leyer, the fish is cut into exactly the proper size to fit the cans. Another set of hands ‘take these bits of fish, place them deftly im the cans, whence they go to other workmen, whose duty it is by means of an apparatus, to put in each can a small amount of brine, for cauned salmon have nothing else in it. Now, the cans filled with the raw fish, pass to workmen who apply the lid and solder it on. Next, the cans are placed, hundreds together, in iron rings, or, in some of the canneries, into ivon squares, each term holding about 600 cans, and by jeans of cranes all are lowered into steam boilers, where they are cooked for an hour, Now, quite a nice operation takes place, similar to that employed by the champagne-wine man- ifacturers, which is called venting. A hole 1s pricked in the top of the can, and the air and gases generated are allowed to escape, when the little vent-hole is instantly resoldered. A sec- ond cooking now takes place, when the culinary portion of the canning is ended, The cans are again taken from the boilers, and are showered with cold water. If the vacuum is perfect and the packare sound, the fop of the can caves in and assumes a concave form. \ Crum Hovsr, Broomne Grove Park, Pier Co., Pen, Ava. 30.—We have among our guests one Mrs. Hardie, ‘of Wew York, who, though only an amateur fisher, has far ex- - eelled the old sportsmen this year, After breakfasting this » F eek ee af ere fe ttt”~S ——————— a — ee eee Le = » _—— that we would not find our fish untilwe reached Dam 4. Th e first cast was productive of nothing, and our prospects of a supper were poor. The next brought a fine rise and a catch, — and on landing it we beheld our first grayling, and in accord. ice with previous information we were forced to conclude that the boat was, liketheIndian’s wigwan, lost. However, in less than half! an hour we had plenty of grayling for supper. In allmy experience Thad never found fish so nnmerous, and so willing to be taken, twoat atime being quitea, common occurrence, ly fishing wasa new thing to H. who watched | the proceedings with great interest and conflicting emotions, On Monday he made his maiden effort, and as he thought, all alone, haying madea good fireto keep me comfortable and asleep while he did so. On awakening | missed him, but soon found him up to the thighs in abeantiful pool doing nicely, haying caught seven beauties. His opinion on fly fishing was thatit beat anything that he had ever tried. ‘lo find Jim and the boat was the next thought. After breakfasting on “planked grayling,” we started up stream, and after a long and tiresome wade, Jim was discoyer- ed keeping her nose out of the bank, and greeted with a shout that made the welkin ring. We boarded him, and running down to Dam 4, landed our duds, and were soon quite happy over a good cup of coffee, relating the experiences of the past twenty-four hours. Fishing now commenced in earnest; after a short trial we found that only a small portion of each day could be devoted to that sport, unless a great many fish were wantonly destroyed. The grayling affords sport equal to the Sal- mo fontinalis, but possessing a smaller and more tender mouth, requires asmall hook and more careful handling, From Dam 4 to where the North Branch joins the main stream, there are beautiful pools nearly all the way, with fine gravelly beaches, affording good casting room and a fine opportunity for landing fish without the aid of a net. We spent a week very pleasantly between these points, but I cannot give the distance, as the river is so crooked it would only be a guess. From the junc- tion down, the fishing is best done froma boat, and on that account is not so pleasant. Lavine spent ten days fishing we started from Big Oreek of theimain stream, five miles below the junction, for Lake Huron, which we reached Sept. 22d, having spent thirteen days on the stream. As this is already too lengthy, it would be imposing tou muchon good nature to relate the many laughable mmefdents | that occured; how Jim heard a bear foraging in our larder one night,- when, slipping out rifle in hand, he saw it take cover under a leaf; how the stew gotinto the fire, elc. Parlies who do not wish to go as far as Otsego can enter the main streani at Grayling station and reach good fishing in a short time ; by following this route they will find excellent fishing at the mouth of Big Creek, At Otsego there is a good hote), and if itis not convenient to bring a boat there will be little trouble in haying a punt built which will answer eyery pul- pose. When once on the stream they will be charmed with its beauty and more than charmed with its swiftness and the ex- cellent fishing it affords. A party of five, including the party of last year, will try it again in September, and in due time you will learn the result. Qui. Port Huron, Mich., Aug, 18, 1877. Che Kennel. IO CoRRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs Witl please take note of atid descrive the following points in each ani- Mal: 1. Age. 2. Food and medicine given, 3. Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips, 4. Any changes in the appearance ~ of the body, as bleating, drawing in of the flanks, etc. 6. Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. 6, Condition of the bowels and se¢retions of the kidneys, color, etc, 7. Appetite; regnlar, variable, ete. §. Temperature of the body as indi- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the boty and the foreleg, 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, moyements, ete,, that may be noticed 5 Signs of suffering, etc. - Sr. Louis Doe SHow.—The Second Annual Bench Show will be held under the auspices of the St. Louis Pair Association in this ety, Oct. 2 — to Oct. 5, for sporting and shepherd dogs only, Lincoln has been en- gaged aS manager, and Mr, Jolin Dayidson’s seryices as judge have been secured, Chas, H, Turner is kindly giving his time and attention to the details of the coming show, but the dogs of the St. Louis Kenne! Club will not be entered for competition, A thousand dollars m cash for prizes has been given by the Fair Association. The catalogues will be out ina few days and can be bad, with all particulars, by addressing OG, H. Turner, Fair Association, St.Louis. Our fair of itse/f is worth coming from the East to see, but to dog owners the show ought to be attractive enough to bring thein oul in force, Our Western men attend the Hastern shows generally, and we want our Eastern friends to come outand seeus. Railroad fares will beredueed, Any one coming from the Hast to exhibit here will meet with a hearty welcome from St. Louis sportsmen. d, W.M. a a Tur Bostox Doe SHow.—-The exhibition opened at Music Hall, September 3d, and has already attracted thousands «f people, who come and see and go away perfectly satisfied, It is, indeed, the best exhibition in New England, and compares fayorably with the bench shows of other cities. Upwards of two thousand visitors were admitted on Monday, and the number was largely increased Tuesday and Weduesday. The owners of Boston dogs, with an eye to their comfort, remove their animals each night, returning them in the morning, at which time it is worth one’s while to view them, numbers ar- riving at the same time. Some are full of life, and evidently anxious to mingle with the howling, yelping, growling throng, while others, as they hear the disturbance, tug at their tethers, and exhibit their displeasure by barks and yelps. More quict was noticeable wednesday, the canines having evidently be- come somewhat reconciled to their position The house pets seem least willing to be comforted, although they receive a great deal of attention from lady visitors. It is interesting to watch the people making the grand rounds, and a close stu- dent of human nature soon selects the admirers af each of the numerous breeds represented. — Name Cratmep.—I hereby claim name of Ned IL for my red Irish setter dog, by Lakin’s Ned, out of Dunham's Jessie. New York, Aug, 29. : R. RusaMorn. on setter bitch, by Dr. Aten’s Glen, out of | Name Oraump black and tan Gord Mt _ Fisher's Border Lilly, whelped June 26, 1677. Crum WISNER. + = —T claim the name of Friend IT. for my Trish Gordon bitch —color, red, with white markings, out of Geo, Payneer's Fan hy Amold Burges’ champion Rufus, whelped April 20, Also, the name of Bob for my dog puppy, out of Von Oulin’s Moll. IL. by Rufus [., whelped June 4th and is deep red, no white, Pitistugh, Pa., Sep. FB, A. TREMAINE. i Dog Swamine Marcurs,—This is a novel form of sport lately introduced among the dog fanciers of San Francisco. The course is from Kock Island to Long Bridge, and the win- ning dog is decorated with a silver collar. Ata late match, the victor, a great black dog, bore the euphonious name of ** Pe- destrian Jimmy.” ——_——————_> + Names Craiwep.—We claim the following names for our Rufus-Belle pups—all red, no white: Red Cloud, Welipse, “Crusader, Admiral, Mystery, Primrose, Pamela, [Mecuba ; also the following names for our Gordon setter puppies, whelped out of our Border Lily, by Dr. H. I. Aten’s Glen : Tarquin, Dorset, Oxford, Charon, Gaicty- Brooklyn, Nw ¥., Auge 29. Fisnur & Briokerron. + —The dogs of Jacksonville, Florida, have been poisoned wholesale. A reward of $100 has been offered for the dis- covery of the party who did it. dlew Publications Tux SrortsMAN’Ss Gazetteer. By Charles Hallock, New York. Formsr aNp Srream Publishing Oo., 1877. Frice, $3.00. We propose to take advantage of Mr. Hallock’s absence to haye our say about his new book, and so feel at liberty to say some things which, were he here, might not be allowed to appear. ‘There had long been felt among sportsmen the want of a comprehen- sive, reliable work of reference, which should give information upon the various subjects of natural history, and other matters pertaining to a Sportsinan’s life, When, therefore, some time since, Mr. Hallock in- timated hia intention of supplying such a hook, the announcement was received with very general satisfaction, His eminent qualifications for Buch a task were well known and need slight mention here. Himself an enthusiastic devotce of the rod and gun, and a practical sportsman, his personal experience in the camp and on the cruise have been wide and varied, His wanderings have extended to every more important fishing and hunting localities in the United Staves and Canadas. Many of these travels have borne fruit in frequent and racy contributions to the magazines, and it may be here mentioned that many of these arti- vles—notably that on Labrador, written years ago for Harper’s—are stil yeferred to as authoritative. Tis position for several years at the head of this journal has made him familiar with the every need of a sports- man, and admirably fitted him for the preparation of a sportsman’s en- tyclopsedia, A wide circle of acquaintances, moreover, afforded pe- culiar facilities for supplementing his own information by that of the best authorities and the most intelligent obseryers throughout the country. All these, together with the well known thoroughness and care which mark all of Mr. Hallock’s editorial and literary work war- ranted us in anticipating and demanding that the Gazetteer should be comprehensive, clear and practical, and, above all, strictly accurate. Now that the book has appeared and is entering upon its second edi- tion, it may not be amiss to ask with what success the author has filled these high expectatious. And first we may say that in all these three particulars, the work has been to ns a constant surprise and marvel. Into this handsomely printed and attractive yolume of 900 pages has been condensed . satisfactory information upon every conceivable subject that would come within the legitimate scope of the work, Hyery game, animal, bird and and fish of every State, terrifory and province in North Am- erica is here clearly and concisely designated and described, with its sci- entific, popular ard local name, specific characteristics, habits and eyery truly sportsmanlike method of its capture. The subsequent chapters devoted to blinds, decoys, and all other matters pertaining to hunting, and to hooks, lines, flies, fly-tying and the other branches of the pisca- torial art are marked by the same full, clear, and eminently practical treatment. We have already expressed our high appreciation of that part which is devoted to the selection, careand management of the dow, and need only add here that subsequent inyestigation and practi- cal tests confirm the opinions before expressed that the sound sense and evident care with which these pages are prepared make this the best and most reliable extant treatise on the dog. The shot gun, rifle, sporting boat and canoe, and every implement and utensil employed for sporting purposes ave discussed, and fhe most specific directions given for their use and care; while in the chapters deyoted to yood- eraft, taxidermy, and hints for camp and cruise, information is given upon a varicty and range of topics, of which the bare enumeration and range would exceed our space. Perhaps the most vulnerable por- tion of the book is the Second Part, of two hundred closely written pages, which are taken up with a Sportsman's Directory to the differ- ent fish and game resorts of the yarious States and counties. The migra- tions and yeal'ly variations in the game of any given locality renders the attempt to give specific local information somewhat hazardous. The fact, however, that the Directory is constantly receiving the in- dovsement of local crities affords evidence that eyen here the author has not gone amiss. Jn short, Mv. Hallock has prepared a book which is a complete guide for the young sportsman, and an instructive and congenial companion for the old and experienced—a vade mecwne tor the camp and cruise ; a work which is complete, and must long remain the standard authority anil book of reference on all sporting matters, Harper's holds a very large and a very secure position in thé heart of the magazine reading public, and we doubt if this place, gained long ago, could eyer be satisfactorily filled by any of the younger candidates for popular favor. Certain it is that the readers of Harper's have nothing to complain ef this month, either in the yariely or the amount and general excellence of the Tmatter furnished them. There are eight Illustrated articles and two poems with imstrations, “The Ladiug of a Ship” is described by Ernest Ingersoll, who finds poetry in the shi'angze depths of the bonded warehouse, In ‘* American Work- men from 2 ‘European Point of View” Leonard W_ Bacon discusses the influence ton Swiss workmen of the American exhibit at Philadel- phia. Edward Howland has “A Railroad Study,” and W. H. Herrick gontributes a most timely article upon ‘* General Stark and the Battle gf Bentington.” Other erticles are © A Group of Clagsiesal Sohools;” + Che &ijle. —_—0-—-— THE INTERNATIONAL TEAMS. The rival lozg-range teams are working with vigor and energy in drijl and preparation for the great International match on Tuesday, the 28th inst. The Englishmen took their first day’s work on the range, and did very fairly indeed, the scores standing as follows. votes Tit Lieut. Geo. Fenton #, Grant Peteriin, 0428545656564 8 8 457 B5d34553 55365 4455436555345 5 9-t 2030953038566 6 bon 6444555546558 6 468 SS 5348434358 494-9 — TO seveeoesrssseveyevaeus L909 TOA sessryrveensesseveeyeusl6l >t Beside them the American team and reserve were busy rolling wp scores as follows : Gen. T.S. Dakin. L. Weber. 44535655555 255 571 6455756554555 5 5—73 mi 5454454555565 5-65 R54 F FH HAd HBS HD d—eKs 6543855554555 66 6—71 55608564555 5445 § 4-64 tA Ee eesqeeet ceo eke ee) Motallx.teeskieaee. eee ee adoe ‘ C. BE. Blydenburgh, L. L, Mepburn. 8655655555555 5 5 4---72 5555555564455 6 5 47 8554554445325 4 5 4h §5355355344405 5—61 3454554555554 5 5—0 4435456564455 55 5 467 Total... ..< Petes es san ane cle) Total here erent, Meet I. L. Allen, Major H. S. Jeweli. 2555555554554 44-69 2555555255554 5 4—6s FHAGbhHh454555 + 53-71 245559 5585445 5 5-68 5554455405555 5 6-67 6352458405555 5 5—62 Totals. .0.c-sceeceeveusee ees 207 Motaleracs see ae ere Tiss TT, Lamb, dr. W.H, Jackson. 9555575555455 6 5—7L 4545445444545 6 3-65 B5d¢S44444 5555 4 4h 6443555544444 4 5—65 4645548555545 54—TN 8543535354455 5 5—64 ME OpaT ts Lact vine RON aS 206 REIS Weis toh eeeeany Frank Hyde L. C. Bruce. 544555665545 5 4 b—71 ifd465485654035 0—58 455443555555 46 5—69 6555555552554 5 3—A9 8325455555455 5 5—ts 4543555455544 3 5—66 Total....... #3445 sevowae 0-208 Moths wiles dey alley shde The New Orleans team were pegging away, Selph again leading with one of his brilliant scores. Dudley Selph. Col, John Glynn, Jr, 4445555565 5685 5—i12 3355555554545 4 6-63 6655545555454 5 0 fis 8555655443454 4 465 6556445555555 4 5—72 0334555355555 3 5—5s otal... Beers neat oly 212 otal en sitadclgae ater cnt r J. Kk, Renand E. T. Manning. 8455435555455 5 5—66 0354545345524 3 5—53 6528555564555 445—7 0902525504545 55 553 055455053435 45 5—60 8055432503525 45—51 TBOTB se Seer pee em otk nee LUG UI Ranges Sane FATIH 182 On Wednesday, the 29th, the several teams were again out and busy, the Englishmen improving yastly on their scores of the day before. G. G. Peterkin retired, owing to sickness, but the other scores were really fine. J. KK Milmer. W. H, Gilder. 6555522554555 5 5-72 3465585545545 5 5—68 45654524454 3 4 4 64 453545545345 45 5-66 6554534555545 4 3 5—67 6323355345543 5 2-57 UWS Pe pa eee hE aA dh cine meget ALGLB LS lovisid slespien lacinte balitrng EL A. R. Wumphry. Lieut.-Co], Fenton. 544553555452 25 5-65 5425545344548 4 5—64 454555554445 5 5 4—70 5638536383545 545 4—62 4344545456545 4 4—65 3325554555443 5 563 Total..... michel. eee FP cere ii) "ROLLS jones ete ee s Wanner elas Win. Rigby. A. N- Fraser. 5554455644554 5 6 4—69 8555855532554 5 5-65 5334445954554 4 5-62 9434544445544 4 5—61 444545545355 5 5 5—68 655533542544 3 5 43 IPOH Seats = hua ulee ar wewels de loo THOTH] Biturrcaskice eeseeeees eel oo Lieut.’ Geo, Fetiton. R. K. Greenhill. 4545454555455 5 469 455555454255 8 4 5—66 6545445444534 4 5-65 4554555453343 3 4-62 3534545535543 4 5—63 25445355535 55R 460 UD) eo ee Se Al Wotaleveas, fencer esaeh cm eenlOG Motals iy. . ese/ecs eee case ¢ AGB The American Team managed bravely to hold t.eir own, their scores standing : Gen. T. 5. Dakin, T. Lamb, Jr. 655444545555 5 65 5—TL 4554552555455 5 569 8555555555555 4 5—i2 6453535454554 3 5—65 6656555454545 6 5-12 5385455553445 5 4 5—67 TION ca = 2 = 6 essai aire remy => per 215 MGT SE tee wale pele iete eeu Major H. 8. Jewell. I. L. Allen. 455555455543 4 5 5—69 6455544455445 5 5-69 5550555555554 5 5—69 655445055565 35 5 §—66 45455454555 05 5 5—f6 5654545550548 4 4 5—f6 DEE ise Siw stalaln pi = a ek saci C. HW. Blydeaburgh. TRCti a kas 4 oni sree wa nels dae wee 55555554555545 5—13 555555455255 45 5-2 548335405553 4.38 6-57 6555355655445 35 5—69 6555555685545 5 507 5655554404053 5 5 5—60 PD bile aa By a oged 93 Ne a - weep = BU ONE actrees ttl wae osen deg oDUL L. GC. Bruce. W. J, Jackson. 8443555455155 5 5—69 455556555555 354 5-71 655454545543 54 5—68 835454543555 45 4 5—67 4585545584545 5 5-67 435455050855 4 5 5-58 Do fitlics s.skee seas 45 55 5 5 4 5 5 3-46 HS, As HUDDATC ce eececeeceevenseweeeee.n) £5 45 5 4 5 4 4-45 For the ‘‘all comers” badge, at 500 yards, for any rifles of 40 caliibre or under, 8. H. Hubbard, of Hartford, won with a fine ssore, * ALL-COMERS "—500 YARDS. §. A. Hubhard...... Bin siefeceas Responses we! GS dyin Is 5—4 do Dy Woodbridge. sti. ame eee 5445 5 5 ae 5 5 5 445 Tre Inisn-AmmricAN Riroze Crus.—The New York Trish- American Riflemen have ‘gone and done it” for the Connec- ticut Irish-American riflemen, taking a trip up to Greenwich on the 29th ult. The New Yorkers were well received, es- corted to the range, where, at the one target in use, the two teams peppered away neither of them particularly satisfied with their own record, but the visitors carrying off the honors and the silver mug. The New York men were somewhat bothered in the fact that the shooting point was higher than the target, and the down-hill aiming was somewhat of an in- convenient novelty. The shooting was at 200 yards, any rifle. The scores in full, standing : TRisH-AMERICAN CLUB, N. Y, Crry. Oe CES OIBT Kees stoned s Paes aed et fe het 4 4 5-38 RNa eu VPANC. idale gern eatbemee | seat sie 5 33 4 4 4 4 4 3 38-87 Epa DLULVIL EL pcan femk oisieg tive iel ems weet 243 3 4 6 2 4 2 83 A PORYRMANON. halk ddcscetananns 56333843 8 4 8 #33 Ri) BODE es co Geaee eaten pees edn ak ohlege BO) ese S esata MK MECIAN Siw ele vias tere-sacemidals oles 4005 03 4 4 38 g—26—200 IRISH-AMERICAN CLUB, GREENWICH diy BOIESS syisee sess Bie cicieuil . ato gia 443 444 5 4 5 542 S June...... Feats ake sholali rite Gs $3345 4 43 3 4-36 Ie BV Ao 6 Ege pln Aeserer 43 2 4 3 3 8 4 4—33 SYS EDIEGE Siete heate asta wat peg 4 6S. DB .00 2 depo WaritotvRn OD estate eabewe- aul Weeds 4 fe Bind dr PSES Sy, CORRIC Gave ssne sheers ee ccs elk 002400 4 2 3—15—i89 Gen, F. F. Millen was Captain of the New York team, Lieut. Kneeland being his adjutant. It is intended to have arcturn match at; Creedmoor within a few days, when the Down-Hasters will receive another lesson in how to do it. On Saturday last, the Irish-American Rifle Club of New York held its regular weekly competition for the Millen trophy, the scores standing : 200 5n0 TL 200 500 Ti, Sergeant Burns,... 20 30 52 Lieut. Regan........ 20 28 48 Major Duffy...... - 22 20 49 Captain Murphy..... aL 22 46 Lieut. Kneeland... 25 24 49 Sergeant Ward...... 24 22 46 M.M. Maltby...... 26 23 49 Sergeant McHugh... 29 G <46 New Yorx—Aochester.—The ‘ith Division, N. G. 8. N. Y. annual prize meeting on the Rochester ranges was well car- ried through by Col. C. P. Bromley, ex-officer, and in some of the matches good shooting was shown. The meeting ex- tended overthe 27th and 28th ult., andamongthe competitions were the matches for the Lansing: Medal, open to all members of the seventh division, N. G. Distance, 200 yards ; rounds, seven. Prize—Gold badge, to be competed for at each regular meet- ing, and held by the winner oné year. Value #25. Donated by Brigadier-general J. H. Lansing. : _ James Ratt,27; Lieutenant J.F. Boyd,62; Col. F. A.Schceffel 26; Dr. Buckley, 26; Adjt. A. H. Bruman, 26; Sergeant Man- pevilleys 28 ; Bee areas 225 G. B. Parkhurst, 21; acob Rapp, 21; Colonel S. 8. Eddy, 21; Lieut. P 20; Capt. B. F. Ridley, 21, ‘hai ag The Brinker medal Match,—Distance, 200 yards ; position, standing; any rifle within the rule of the National rifle associa- tion ; seyen shots, with two sighting shots additional. The médal to become the property of the person who wius it three | times, and to be shot'for om the first Friday of each month. Dr. Rider, 51; R. B. Yates, 30; Dr. C. Buckley, 29; Gol. F. A. Schoffel, 27; B. Angevine, 27; Colonel 8, §, Eddy, 29; Captain E. §. Phelps, 21; Colonel Bromley, 20; General W. H. Brives,16:2C. Bradley, 17. Capt. Moore,of the 54th Resi- ment, took a revolver, value #35, presented hy E. Reming- (on & Sons, in & match open to all commissioned officers of the suventh division N. G.= Distance, 200 yards; rounds, five ; position, standing. General Brinker, 16; Captain Hesslinger, 5; Lieut-Col. Eddy, 16; Colonel Begy, 7; Lieutenant Boyd, 16; Jolonel Campbell, 14; Lieutenant Swartz, 15; Major Weitzel, h; Captain Ridley, 6; Lieutenant Myer, 15; Captain Wagner, 13; Captain Browne, 9; Captain Heilbron, 12; Colonel Bromley, 13; Lieut. Strandenmaier, 12; Captain 0. C. Meyer, 16: Capt, Moore, 20: Lieutenant Hess, 14; Lieutenant Elkhart, 20; Ad- DE ed eh 14; Lieutenant Stallman, 18; Major Plecken- stien, 8. Liahouy, N. J.—Virst competition for badge presented by the Rahway Rifle and Sporting Club, took place on this range at Rahway, N. J., on Sept. 3d. The badge was won by Mr, B. A. Vail, President of the Olub, on aseore of 43. The next competiton will take place upon this sameravge, on the 27th of September, commencing at 2 Pr. M., open to all comers; two sighting, and ten scoring shots. Hintrance fee, 50 cents, Rite Praorice.—When Messrs. Dennison & Co, got up their popular targets for rifle practice, they “hit the nail on the head,” as they have succeeded in rendering them perfectly accurate in every particular, and amateur sportsmen owe them a debt of gratitude for giving them something so entirely re® liable, and at so lowaprice. When they offer to send by mail a specimen one-hunidred-yard target. together with circular containing ‘* Major Henry Fnlton's Rules for Private Prac- tice,” for the small sum of ten cents, it shows they are quite willing to have these goods thoronghly tested before they are purchased, Their advertisement, in another column, should be read for more particulars.—[_Ado. ORANGE JUDD’S EXPERIMENTS.—In @ note to the chairman of the ex- ecutive committee of the Connecticut Rifle Association, Mr. Orange Judd says: ‘As the shelis, after repeated fiting, become too much ex- panded to enter the barrel easily, many have expressed a wish to have some contrivance to shrink them. I procured a steel tube for this pur- pose and droye the shells Into it witha wooden mallet, removing the shell with a wooden pin inserted in the opposite end. Tt appeared to Work well andT had no difficulty in inserting the loaded shells in the gun. Buf now forthe result. You doubtless noticed the unacconnt- able misses In my shooting on Saturday, ‘goose eggs’ following right after bull’s eyes, three of them at the 900 yard range alone, and oth r shots dropping to the bottom of the target. On coming homo and cleut- ing the shelliI found the truth, ‘Uwo-thirds of all those doctored or contracted shells burst in firing just where they had been most coniract- ed. My son George used a few similarly prepared shells which aizo dropped the bullets. So, according to this experience, it will not do .o reducethe diameter of the shells at the base atter they have once ex- panded, pt —The members of the British and Crescent City rifle teams haye been elected honorary members of the Manhattan Olup, Game Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEASON FOR SEPTEMBER, Moose, Alces malehis. Black-belited plover, or ox-eye, Caribou, Tarandus rangifer. Ek or wapiti, Cervus canadensis. Red or Va. deer, 0. virginianus, Squirrels, red, black and gray. Hares, brown and pray. Reed or rice bird, Dotichonyz oryz- *vOTOUS. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Piunated grouse or praliée chick- en, Cupidonia cupido. Ruifed crouse or pheasant, Bonasa umbellus. Quail or partridge, Ortyx virginia- nus, Syuatarola helvetica, Ring plover, tyialitis semipal- nats. Stilt, or long-shanks, Wimantopus nigricollis Wooduock, Philohela minor. Red-breasted snipe or dowilcher, Macrorhamphus griseus. Red-backed sandpiper, of ox-bird‘ Tringa american. 4 Great imarbied godwit or marlin, Limosa fedou. Willet, Votunaus semipalmatus. Tattler, Totanus melanolencus. Yellow-shanks, Yotwnus flavipes. Bay birds” generally, including various species of ployer, sand- piper, Shipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, avoccta, elc,, coming under the yroup Limacole or Shore Birds. ts" The frequent alteration of game laws makes such con- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when shooting on yarious kinds of game is permitted. We there- fore append the following table for reference : Pinnated States! “Gronse, Ruffed Grouse| Iil....../Sep 1to Jan 15/Oct1 to Feb 1/Oct1 to Febd ind ..../Oct 1 to Feb 1|/Novi to Jan 1/Nov1 to Jani Quail. Woodcock. Sept 1 to Jan 15 duly 1 to Jani Towa,../Augi5to Dec 1|Sep 12to Decls|\Mct 1tosandi) Julylto Jan 4 Minn,.,|4ug14 to Oct 1|Sep 1 to Dee 1\Sep1 to Dec 1 duly 3 to Noy 1 Wis....j;Aug 15toNovi5|sep 15 to Jan 1 Sep 15 to Jan 1) duly 4 to Noy 16 Neb....;No Shooting jo Shooting. |No-Shooting No Restric- Kans...!/Aug i tu Feb i os Oct 1 to Juni tions, tas" Correspondents and subscribers will oblige us and serve the cause by sending four-line reports of the shooting in their respective localities. _Massacnuserts—Salem, Sept. 3d —The past week has been, giving us some fair shooting at Eagle Hill, Ipswich Neck, Hissex, Plum Island, and vicinity. Peeps were thick last Saturday as well as gunners at Wagle Hill. Among the birds shot have been jack curlew, dough hide, a good many uplands Winters, grass birds, ete., also black-breasts and. snipe, with some beetle-heads. Saw a large flock of foul flying high over Ipswich last Saturday. I think they were brant. I think some birds may be picked up most any day at Hagle Hill now and for the next month or so. TAL. New Jersey—Basking Ridge Sept. 1-——A hunting party has been organized for sport in Pike Co., Pa, Prennsynyanta—Uniontown, Arg. 30.—The most exciting fox chase of the season came off in the neighboorhood of old Centre Furnace, in the mountains, last Tuesday week. ‘Wish’ Miller, the irrepressible sportsman, accompanied by his son Grant, and Dr. W. B. Puller, with Wish’s celebrated trained kennel of noble mastiffs, started early for the place, and by nine o'clock had surprised a gray fox, which gave chase for three hours before beiug captured. A second one was soon unkenneled, and this one, as ‘‘ Wish ” deftly characterized it was undoubtedly the swiftest and most cunning fellow this side of the mountains. Jt made an excellent chase several hours, but finally took refuge up a tree, After some delay however, they sueceeded in starting it again, and for a time it led Ringwood and Slide at a lively rate, but gradually lost ground and slid under the rocks where it was left in apparent security, and one of the most exciting chases of the season was declared off. Frorma—St. Augustine, Aug. 31.—Dr. Folson, Dr. Philipps, and others, will soon leave for the south, where they go to hunt, fish, ete. They will carry good dogs, and every- thing possible to thoroughly equip a hunting party. They are crack sportsmen, therefore there is no doubt of their success. Dayton.—Since the ordinance was passed by the town coun- cil, ‘prohibiting shooting along the shores and in the town,” the cranes and other water birds are becoming more numerous and very tame, in some cases walling into yards without fear. Indian River—Quail, and game birds of all kinds, will be numerous the coming winter, fromthe large numbers now scen. Deer, bear, turkey, squirrels, etc., promise fine sport. Northern sportsmen should bring good guns. Arkansas, —Prairie chickens are scarce this year. Missourr—Kansas City, Aug. 31.—A hunting party, con- sisting of Gen. Treadway, Col. Cheever, Maj. Burke and Capt. Louis, who left here a few days ago, have just returned from Southern Kansas, where they report excellent sport. Iyprana—Jndianapolis.—The members of the Gun Club are to have another tournament in the fall, at which tabbits are to be employed instead of pigeons. The quadruped is to be bumped out of his trap, and started off ata good pace before shooting is allowed. Wisconsin— Westboro Section, Aug. 27.—West of here is the best deer country in the State, and no one in the region who hunts them. Kuffed grouse are abundant here, and a few wild pigeons are seep. Four Wears have been killed in this neighborhood this summer. The Wisconsin R. R. Section man here saw one a few nights since, and Duncan & Taylor's night watchman drove one away from the mill a few nights later. A. S. Russell of this place is a good woodman and would take parties out if desired. 8. D. C. [This excellent game region is reached by Wisconsin Cen- tral R. R., and is almost unknown to sportsmen,.—Ep, | Pomeroy, Towa, Aug. 24.—The opening day of the game season dawned cool and cloudless, making just the day for the initiation of dog and man into the pleasures of grouse hunting, though if i am to judge from sundry suspicious ap- pearances some of the law-abiding citizens (?) did not wait for the time prescribed by law, solacing their wounded con- seiences—if anything of that sort finds a place in their vile anatomies—by saying they were killing a peculiar kind of ‘*short billed snipe.” Birds are abundant, of fine size, and in good order. Bags of thirty to fifty are often reported for one gun. Ducks are beginning to make their presence known, visiting the fields in the morning and evening, and will soon afford fine sport. Young geese are commencing to sail around the fields. From their early appearance it is predicted that they will be unusu- ally plentiful this season. ‘The first English snipe of the sea. son were found on the evening of the 21st inst-—-three fine plump fellows. They will be numerous as soon as the fall rains commence. Deer are reported plenty eight to ten miles out, and are easily taken with shot gun of heavy calibre loaded with buckshot, Abr Dacovan. Orecon—Hugene City, Aug. 20.—Mountain and ruffed grouse, quail and pigeons are abundant now, Our wing shots make bags of from halfa dozen to two dozen in half a day or less. I shot, last evening, five mountain grouse, four ruffed grouse, fiye quail and a brace of young mallards. The rnffed grouse were killed in crab-apple thickets, the rest in stubble fields. Acorns are abundant this year, so we are certain of excellent mallard and wood duck shooting this a eae Mownrrear, Sept. 1st.—Mr. N. P. Leach killed a fine bag of game to-day at the Back River, within ten miles of the city. Tt comprised woodcock, ruffed grouse, black duck, snipe and qua-bird, First Sxiph.—The first snipe exhibited this season was brought to this office on Monday last. It was killed by Mr. Justus von Lengerke, on the Hackensack Meadcuws, September ist, over his lemon and white setter Dash. It was a plump, well conditioned bird, evidently the harbinger of fat long- bills. Cuampion GuAss Barz Trap.—Messrs. Barton & Co,, of 387 Broadway, have placed in the market a new glass ball trap, which claims to be the ne plus ultra. It combines com- pactness with durability, and is arranged, by a swivel on the bed-plate, to throw a ball in any direction or at any elevation unknown to the shooter, a screen preventing his secing the direction in which the trap is set.—[See ado. — ++ PIGEON MATCHES. Squan, Sep. 1—Match between New York and Philadelphia shooters. ‘Ihe conditions were H and 1 traps, 10 birds, 27 yards rise, 80 yards boundary ; 1+ ounce shot and Long Island Olub rules. Summary: NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA, Percy Hastings (Brooklyn)...... 10 MT Green......ssseseeete sees es 10 iitom.,.....-.-... 10 William C Iryington.... dl eee ae Ke falgew Sofa ey EE MAEMO ET aoa As a Os , ei ee aero epee bye 9 Thomas UEC ee og tle WHE Ysa=* ose . 9 WN SSandford......... 5 ent oe AAS . 9 EH Spencer..... ih Ho Daniel Woods....... . 4 Hdward WT Fortesque.... et William L Cleghorn 3 G@MMullen,,... Paes bee ets SiG Olay .ccccssce sees cceecectey, 2 DS MASON eases ss teen atesanses 5 NEW YORK TIES. FINAL TIES. Hastings...........--.seeree---. 7 Hastings (New York)..... ‘ 10 aaiten.:, Wi yieeesecesssseeeee 6 Green (Philadélphia),....--.s. (9 PATITOle pan aterientseeuwsarsrryscs.s 10 Trxas—- Waco, Aug. 24.—To-day the Waco Gun Club shot the first match fora fine gold headed cane, presented to the club by Schmidt & Sorg, jewelry dealers, of Waco. The conditions: 10 pair of glass balls, Bogardus traps, 15 yards rise; the cane to be shot for six consecutive Fridays, the member winning it the most times to become the owner. Sais ajcpbeatw ora rceceuna 12 NCCAA OG pus eee este esasge OO Cio oes Poses eres, = 5 feesetess oo MeCullough ys ycrvece.scse-=s= 65 DONES scorn ceceenseencree¥ mejores LONG... ej sccyeesgaupenerss aes: 13 Thompson. Wie eepistekees or -GOTAl, 25.4, ity rtedeasemaaary of Harly...... piseeviyeeseiss of GBTlAnd IRE RCSPOeTOSE RCE E TS 10 DOWDS,--:,cccs-veenvessssuvsess J W, T. Lane winning, a 1AM. PEnnsyLyAnta— Petroleum Centre.—Pigeon shoot, August 24. First match, $2 entrance, 5 single balls, 18 yards, Bo- gardus’ rules ; IWAN EDERD ac scene psc corse ta pees ce my VRIER aH VT EN eee tone R secreseguent Henry Scotts. 2.-. Chas iGlapkce: ts iy.) aye cit seseneet M W Morgan.............. Morgan and Wilcox divided first, Clark and Layman gec- ond, J. 8. Ryan third. Second match, $5 entrance, 5 single birds, 21 yards rise. Thompson, .......-....+.- pect ay BR SieyaNl tesa cas oe ee eealeme sin emate pew eseh ROLE Oe pees i cs Witay tua ial eS pide eters areinatane WAIEOM Teese: omy yneaisey orsinsae ene) OUAY TATE EL eee as serene ALGAE DI 5. ce wee senders tee cet aed SHUG perte ants WAltoxX las ecru cee Wn cuit wee vidoe HO> SCOlitaccsseuceatessvss Derby...e...-. PS ey ey Wilcox first prize, Graham second, Ryan third, Third match, $3 entrance, 5 smgle balls, 18 yards rise. Wilcox..... Bases usean sariels SUHY DILAING ania. en ateled valesih enele seen n eee re] aay HU VAlrs gene cle hosp bese tencsete vere CATR Gicanie Li aulioke type au 5 WIELD Y Guy eces ons eet sakes tasen teins Se VIRGIN hase doves ms tee sae eerie enn MONAT Ts hfoMr a cee mameee ss cede ORCOL WE ns on ELE ole ted 6s dohe Dveale ou oF Ryan and Clarke divided first, Wilcox won second, Lay- man third. Fourth match, $10 entrance, 10 single birds, 21 yards rise. Ryan........ PiniePnG’s op istnmuly blaaltas 8 Graham........ ends psogest Sy acl MOUS ate beastie fetid ote eee Ee SCT NE ec we Deoes ek een eee apna 10 Layman......... << gepenersecsers SO COL .es ss. ee epenenermersecacss 10 SL WOMTP ROTI a sae oh) asicn sla icew ek Oe EI VISE Tee Ee nants ogeas ies reed kt) Wilcox: 2s Fiesta cnete eacee so) WMISOM eh ue ole Sap on Ue yelent con a) The tie was won by Davis; Wilcox and Morgan divided second, Ryan third, Thompson fourth. Fifth match, $3 entrance, 5 single balls. Wilcoxs.ccceusesrs eee es Ae Ett. PDL LOL AN waplene tas tatece lsc LPReey DT SCObbs picasa whe pecee come so) AinvInan DG WAR. de cseseeeipestincee perumecsaed) OCT SHH Ake elstgle seins) oxela cla 7 WAHIBOM oes were Sixth match, $5 entrance, 5 single birds. WiHCOXs* Aes sets te ebpeee’. (DEVis Soares Graham,..... vagsSes DOWIS s.. AVAL wese whteay septa ss etineteet oats ..2 Wilson Morgan... teaseaed COLE. Layman .. 1a DeONDYe esa soa Thompson +4 Morgan and Scott divided first, Wilcox and Layman second, Derby won third. To persons seeking healthful recreation and enjoymeni, without be- ing subjected to the usual annoyances of fashionable” sea-side re- sorts, the Franklin House, Plymouth, Mass., affords unusual opportu- nities, having unusual facilities for harbor, river or surf bathing, while splendid opportunities for boating in either smooth or rough water may be enjoyed at choice. Cooling breezes, comfortablerooms, a well sup- plied table, anda reasonable scale of prices are all to be found here. Hachting and Zoating. HIGH WATER FOR TUE WEEE, Date, Boston, | New York. | Charleston, H. &M, H OM. a. My Dopialaepes de enersercumeee ecu eices 10 57 7 49 vf yale ity vee cer iy poser, mcm onocas Tea} kl AT 8 39 8 O02 Sept, 9...... Pelesdeegsdurwadoseeseets| BOM 8 9 29 8 4 BE Liv el eueeaeyareoty an een ate ney eee ie 07 10 «19 9 24 FEI, LAL cieolecotchine get tic ets Lee 2 00 it 08 to 610 Neves erty a sieht ae | 2 82 | Wt 57 5 01 BEDUaesmesiecteeee ee eas use AO 0 20 i 5t Mrrsopouitan Amateur Rowine Assoora'rion.—This As- sociation held its second meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel last Thursday evening. It was decided to hold the first re- gatta on the Bergen Point one a half mile course. The day appointed is Oct®ber 17. MAssAcuusretts—Boston, Arg. 29.—The city regatta ap- pointed for July 4 and postponed because of the unfayorable weather, was successfully sailed to-day under very favorable circumstances. The races: For sloops and schooners measuring 35 feet and upward on the water line, first prize for each class, $75; second, for each class, $40. For centre- board and keel sloops, and for schooners measuring 25 feet and less than 35 feet, prizes as follows: For centre-board sloops, first prize, $60; second, $80. For keel sloops, first, $60; second, #30. For schooners, first, $60 ; second, $30. Third race—For centre-board and keel boats measuring 20 feet and less than 25 feet, prizes of $50, $30 and $20 for each of the two classes. Fourth race—For keel boats measuring 15 feet and Jess than 20 feet, prize of 415. The first prize in the class last specified was awarded on the 4th of July. The courses were: For first class, 20 miles; for second class, 14 miles; for third class, 8 miles; for fourth class, os miles. Summary : FIRST CLASS SOHOONERS. Corrected. Length, Time. Name. Owner, Ft, In. H. M. 8. Fearless... ++... B Phillips,.,...20......54 03 446 16 Welcome . -» MJ Driscoll.............,50 06 5 14 27 Sylph,...-0-.ese).-J0hn L Prath..............45 00 5 22 02 FIRST CLASS SLOOPS. Wie yiyarcliccsness,-6 David Sears.,..-..........438 07 4 26 51 GNC D secure eslees W2G Cabot cess aces +,.43 00 4 27 16 Tales cee eee Geo L Babb... oo... 36. 06 4 29 21 SECOND CLASS CENTRE-BOARD SLOOPS. Magic ..., arsreel CONGR]... cee sacs tiene oO) OF 2 22 22 Shadow...... tian John Bryant....... ,...84 00 2 80 (1 Triton .s.. 2.5 psa ns James Hegan.....e0.....32 10 2 37 11 Folly...... asa Peart J # Shepherd,....+......26 (4 2 43 06 EPO... 5.22 eeceese-d0 H Cavanagh........0, 26 06 2 45 57 WASTOM) verses scene Be OnTIAt i woced +26 061% 2 55 42 Oenone......... vee P Brecman.,.. ..,...26 00 3 11 4 SECOND CLASS KEEL SLOOPS. Gael. ....2...-+-....Wim McCormack......00-27 OT 2 46 82 Mist...#..... ..:,..J HPittman..... +2129 DS 2 56 2g Lotie.....-., sess. M Wood.... 26 O01 2 87 42 TGELLRLY, oe Nii tone .-( A McManus. 25 01 2 58 10 Mariquit@ .......... Parkman Dext 4 06 259 24 AMNIG) 2) .5sn6 4 $11 05 Quimper... 3 18 32 EA West. 3 15 4H Wanda...,.. os 61417 SECOND CLASS SOHOONERS. Vanitas,.,..+..0..4.Wm M Ware............27 06 STL 83 Hermes ,............G00dwin & Robbins ..,.34 07 8 52 12 Betly....0..,20 025 y en Tripp cv. . weesannnnedd OF 2 05 08 AMODYMA vevssevees,W D SOREL, ayy eeysd 06 ore - . THIRD OLASS GENTRE-BOARDS. Fanny....-. ....-...Walter L Dean..........21 05 1 04 19 POBY Wives rvere~o stl DMGKER arte csseseseal O08 1 05 3h Rebie........,..-...Jas P Phinney......,....22 00 1 06 56" Queen Mab.........E W McGienen......... 2 06 1 08 56 Wanderer ...... ....0 & Russ ......cce00---22 10 iid Hureka. ..+-«.3-.-...0 N Muller ..............94 00 110 : NiImport ........... H Hutehinson....,......21 03 112 145 INRUTIOE 6 cee. ck Gow W_ H Nicholson.........21 04 5 1 14 175 Rip Grecess eats ee CD Macombet.......... 22 0g 1 24 157 Violetta .......---..-John Lanning... --..s 209 1 95 i Fagin the Jew......J H Pieree..,,....-.....22 06 1 26 47) Ries itd we ae eer eeew ll BAL RET men. Le iaviy 20 00 1 29 May Folsom......... GF King... .....22.,,..20 00 1 81 04 IVINS hice eee sees tee Boyitonee ake ie dee 23 U6 1 32 3 THIRD GLASS KEELS. UNKDOWN...se00s.0+-0 D Chambers...... 03 1 25 -«cese-shephen Chamberla: 11 sheik WS Niekerson..... 06 176 -W J Orentt...... 00 117 .W 0 Dillingham 03 1 24 +H Dayenport..........1123 03 1 25 Unele Moses.....,.,.0 H & F £ Dolbeare.....91 00 1 30 FOURTH CLASS KEELS. Chiquita.... 2s on BUCKICYeusresarenteatlt OO 44 1h Hornet,. ....Geo H L Sharp.... 04 46 02° Syrens Li. . GL Tileston 0 5t ot Tenia, vere ssvereee HA IDC y. 2. ences cece 19 00 , Dorcuxsrer Yaour Orvs,—The third regatta of this club was sailed Sept. 1 off City Point. Following is a summary: THIIRST OLASS CENTRE-BOARD SLOOPS, Actual Corrected © Length. Time, Time, Name, Owners. FT. IN. H. M. 8. H. M. & Mabel. acusvss---005 Smith..-...,. 34 00 3.4115 3 i J Ginone......-......Preeman...., 27 09 3 43 35 3 17 6L SECOND OLASS SCHOONERS. Hermes,.....-..... G@oodwitt 365 (8 4 01 30 3 37 28 Betty...... : _— 4 02 40 3 37 19 MiStenetee oo —. 4 03 59 3 41 352 SECOND CLASS CENTRE-BOARD SLOOPS. ) Rebie....-. +. Phinney,..... 23 00 2 16 56 1 47 49 Wanderer,.........Ruwg...,,.... 23 06 uo a Withdrawn, SECOND CLASS KEELS, Sunbeam....,......Nickerson... 25 03 2 88 11 2 71 09 Lydia Adams.......Davenport._, 23 03 2 5018 2 21 20% THIRD CLASS GAT-RIGGED. MCL egestas «+--+ 1). Ht. Hull... 18 ¢2 1 23 at 1 08 5a) May Folsom........Folsom...... 19 09 12422 1 04 58% BEV CDG 2s eset ten FOSTID EF in toh Sen 18 02 Poa 1 0418 Virginia,............Plympton.,.. 16 11 J 26 15 1 08 30 Boston, Aug. 30.—In the Lakeman and West End Boat: Club regatta at Silver Lake, Aug. 29, the running match of 100 yards was won by D. Dwyer in twelve seconds; the | swimming match was wou by J. Regan. In the four-oared working boat race of three miles for prizes of #80, $30 and #20, the Leverett crew crossed the line in 19m. 3ls.; the Lynn in 19m. 41s.; and the City Point in 19m. 25s. The referee, however, decided that the line was not crossed in the right place, and the race was accordingly pulled over again this afternoon on the Charles River. ‘The South Boston crew won in 21m. 57s, The single-scull shell race of three miles was | rowed yesterday by Lynch in 20m. 58s.; Hosmer, 21m. 45.5. Kelly, 21m, 38s.; Ross, 21m. 41s., and others. A squall pre— vented the rowing of the single-scull working boat race, which came off this afternoor. Distance, one mile and return. Prize of $50 won by S. Gookin in 15m. 50s.; second prize of $25 won by C. Steele; third prize of $15 won by G, Crosby, | Lowell, Aug. 30.—A two-nile vesper won by Fred Stickney in onds. ; sper boat race to-night was, sixteen minutes and twenty-two sec- Lee w:s second and Cushing third. Martha's Vineyard, Aug, 29.—Amnual whale boat race, ’ three miles with a turn. ‘Two rafts from New Bedford, one from Edgarton and one from Oak Bluffs. The Oak Bluffs’ won first prize, $70, in 24m. 50s. ; New Bedford, sixth ward, second prize, $50, in 27m, 55s. ; sixth ward, junior, third prize, $10, in 30m, 10s, Newport, R. I.—Handiecap race for silyer prize presented by Com. Louis L. Lorrillard, of New York. The course was about twelve miles: Start. Finish. Actual Time, H. M, 8. H. M. 8, i. M. 8. . 11 00 00 1 04 00 2 04 00 ~- 11 04 00 1 59 15 1 6515 -- 11 06 00 1 fh 00 2 (0 00 ee 12-23-00 1 OL 4 1 39 04 ll 26 00 1 02 D0 1 37 00 Tne Newsure Reeavra.—The first annual regatta of the Newburg Rowing Association took place on the Hudson River, Aug. 20 and 31, and Sept. 1. The programme was very in-) teresting and, notwithstanding the somewhat unfavorable condition of the course, the events were tencrally success- ful, The following is the summary of the races : ‘Single-scull race for boys under twenty years of age; working boats; distance, three miles. First prize, F EB Ten Eyck, of Peekskill; time) 26m 3s, Al Darragh, of Newburg, second. : Single-senll shell race ; same distance; open to all amateurs, Hatries —Thomas Fearon, Vesper Rowing Club, Yonkers ; Frank W Tompkins, Wolvenhook Club, Greenbush, N Y: E Mills, Jr, Athletic Club, N ¥ City; George W Lee, Triton Club, Newark, N J; Frank Pidgeon, Jr, Saugerties Club, Saugerties, NY. Wonby Lee in 93m 15s: Fearon sec- ond, three lengtlts behind. 4 1 Single-scull shell race for professionals: same distance. Bntries— ohn MoKiel, Cresskill, N J; George Fanlkner, Boston, Mass ; John Biglin, New York City ; Michael Burns, Buffalo, N Y; George H Hos- mer, boston, Mass; I’ 4 Johnston, Boston, Mass; James A Ten Eyek, Peekskill.N Y. The competitors crossed the line in the following order; Johnston, 28m; Ten Byck, 23m 458; Hosmer, 24m; McKiel 24m 308; Faulkner, 24m 45s; Burns, not timed, The last race of the first day was a free to all race in double-senull working boats, not over 19ft long or under 120 Ibs. Weight. The entries were—A Darragh and A McGinn, dr, of Newburg; J A Ten Eyck and T Ten Byck, of Peekskill; Dan Ward and Ellis Ward, of Cornwall: and John Biglin and J Hickey, of New York City. Won by Darragh and McGinn in 23m 45s. Owing to the rough water Friday but one race was rowed, that for doubie-scull working boats for boys under twenty years of age. The winners were Darragh aod McGinn, of Newburg ; time, s8miis. The other contestants wer-: Ten Eyck and Scribner. Peekskill; Bates and Denman, of Newburg; Smr diey and Downing, of Brooklyn; Mosher and Dolson, of Fishkill; Deyan and Redfield, of New York, aud Parent and Hubbard, of Cornwall, BA The events Saturday were : _ Amateur four-oared shells; three miles, Won by the Wolyenhooks in 20m 9s. The Hurekas, the only contesting crew, Game in 288 later, Single-scull race for working hoats; open to all. Won by J A Ten’ yck, of Peekskill; Al Darragh second. : Pair-oared shell race; same distance. Of the three crews, two were composed of members of the Ward family. One of the Ward ra ila took first prize in 22m 808; the other Ward crew coming 1 second, : New Jersey—Ary. 30.—At fhe Fairhaven regatta the prizes were awarded as follows: To the Edward Mintnry $40; to the Josephine, $30; to the Ada Taylor, silver cup; to the Florence, $20; to the Amelia a suit of colors, ; Fiorips,—The Indian River Yacht Club held thei tal at Titusville yesterday, ks ir regattg { L eee ‘ate —— - _ Rational Pastines. | New Jursey—Providence Caledoniun So- eiety.—The seventh annual excursion of the Providence Caledonian Society to Rocky Point last Friday, Aug. 81, was participated in by the sister societies of New York and “New England. The sports and festivities were highly successful, opening with a Scotch reel, and concluding with a collation in the evening at Caldonian Hall, Following is a ‘summary of the contests ; Putting the Stone.—The competitors: Jno. Sample, Wm. Robertson of New York, EH. W. Johnson of Hamilton, Ont., D. C. Ross of Hamilton, Ont,, and John King, The _ Stone weighed sixteen pounds, and was “thrown by the victor, Wm. Robertson, fo the distance of 86 feet 44 inches. A tie between Johnson and Ross was thrown off, Ross taking the second and Johnson the third “prize; distance, 35 ft, 6 in., and 85 ft. 2 in, respectively, : Running Long Leap.—Among eight competi- mtors, A. GC; Reid, of Hamilton, Ont., tool first prize; distance, 20 ft 1 in; John Sheffield, of Fall River, Mass., second; distance, 19 ft 10in; John McCafirey, of Pawtucket, 19 ft won third heat; and fourth. of 8 ft,,10 in. third, By One-mile Walk,—Seven entries, won by E. OC. Holske, in 7m. 26s.; W, Barnes, second. Throwing the Hammer.—G. D. Parmley won, by throwing 82 ft. Four hundred and forty yards run,-—W, IT. Griffin won in 69s.; W, Childs, second. 'T. Roberts won second heat, in 64s. ; J, Horn Pole Vaulting.—L. Freeman won by a vault Two hundred and twenty yards run.—The first second and third heats were won respect- ively by Saporlas, Anderson and Childs. Four-miles Walk.—Among nine contestants E. C. Holske won in 82m. 023, ; T. H. Arm- strong, ten seconds later, four hundred and forty yards ruon.—Three entries; won by Roberts in 57s, Broad Running Jump.—Won by W. T, Livingston, who made 18 ft. 7 in. Hitch and Kick.—YWon by A, H. Oakes. who kicked a tambourine, suspended at a height of 8ft.3in, T, Nichols was next; he accomplished the feat at: 7 ft. 9 in. Tn the half-mile run Mr. F. Banham in 2m. 8s. ; Richard Morgan second. The conclud- ing event was a handicap club race, which Diblet won in lis. ; White second, Renshaw LaorossH.—A lacrosse match URE SL pid A BT, GEORGE, First Inning. Second Inning. G@ Giles, Jr, ¢ Dayidge, thy Kessler). 22, 00.292 bb Byvendedeceiievsss 2 G_T Conover, 1 bw,b Houghton............ 2 P pate Te b Jar- M Hf Talbot, c Dayidge, b Sprague.......... on CF McKimm, c Cross- DSPPArNe cee aerecese 4 Dyres carewee~1 aces O DSprague......esesreee 3 J. H. Ferguson the ley, b Houghton......15 b Sprague........-..... 0 H Kichardson, b BPIAIUC ie pues emanes Se Obl weuvscccusste 9 H Bowring, b Sprague. 5 Hi Campbell, ¢ Moure, b Honghton......64,..- ¢ D_ P~- Ketchum, b SDPYASUC) }cecersececs 0 FM Houssling, not out 2 EH Griswold, ¢ Irving, b HLOURNION, eas eel! Byes, 14; leg byes, 1; Wides, 2..,.2... tas et AV TOs en us vaece gesagt TUL OUb.speee scenes eee b Sprague ....-saer ¢ Davidge, b Eyre.... b Sprague,............ 2 Byes, 2; leg byes, 2.... 4 MOA lacree bys ay ae STD? Total MseleAyebacensal a Swimming Across tHe Encino Coan- Nev.—The Channel has again been success- fully crossed, this time by Cavill, who accom- plished this feat in about twelve hours. ————+ AMUSEMENTS, “The Panites” hold forth at the New Broadway Theatre. for the A * £ a : " The Grand Opera House opened Monday night ; championship of the world, was played epi iis? ‘ Hs fin F ’ at Toronto, Ontario, September 1, be- | With F.8, Chanfrau in “Kit.” + Throwing the Hammer,—Five competitors: | tween the Shamrocks, of Montreal, and] ‘The Dark City,” Mr. Daly’s new local play, was D. G. Ross, of Hamilton, Ont,, took first prize, throwing the eighteen pound hammer 87 ft 1 in; Wm. Robertson, of New York, 81 ft; J.T, Crossley, of Franicfort, Pa., 79 it 1 _ Half-Mile Race.—Six contestants. Won by Wobt, Hindell, of Paisley, Scotland, 2m 45s; John Maloney, of Fall River, second; John Bridgewater, third. , Hurdle Race.—There were seven competi- tors, B. Hindell won the first prize; John "Maloney, second; A. C. Ried, third. _ Highland ling,—Entries: Donald McBean, J. Kennedy, Thomas T. Murray, William ‘Robertson, George Bothwick. ‘The dancing was to the music of the bagpipe. Kennedy won first; Robertson second ; Murray third. Sack Race.—There were five entries. The distance was once around the rine over five hurdles, eiglteen inches high. Jolin Oross- ley took first prize, William Robertson, sec- | ond, and R. B. Robertson, of Fall River, third. Hitch and Kick.—This was a long contest, and resulted in A. M. Donaldson, of Fall Riv- er, kicking 8 ff and 8 in, and taking first prize. Second and third prizes divided be- iween Robert Easdon and A- C. Ried. Hop, Step and Jump.—Ten entries. The fitst prize taken by John Sheffield, 44 ft 7 in ; second, by Michael Lynskey, 44 {t 6 in; the third to John Maloney, 438 ft 2 in. Boys’ Race—Won by Walter Dobson, Den- nis Cronan and Robt. McAburty, all of Proy- idence. Vaulting with Pole.—live entries. Won by Wm. Roberison, 10 ft; Robert Easdon, 9 fi 10 in; and Michael Lynskey, 9 ft 1 in. Three-Legged Race.—Sixtcen entries. Rob- ertson and Reid, first; [Haskins and Souther- dand, second. Third prize divided between duynskey and Reed and Crossley and Ma- loney, One-Mile Walk.—The first prize was taken by Wm. Brown; second, by L. GC. Dole, third by Frank Schwenk. Standing High Leap.—. W. Johnson tool first money, John McCaffrey second, and following result : well, 2d; D. Christie, ton, 41 ft., ist prize ; 2d. First Inning. J R Moore, ¢ Giles, Sr, b TAMOT uray cee aynercte ase 3 G Giles, Jr, G and b MOMS ones. de rens cscs O JW B Whetham, ec Tal- bot, b Giles, Sr.....-. 13 A Harvey, thrown ont MDEDE Uncats cvteiety cretion ett P W Kessler, run out.. 7 H M Byre, b Marsh....18 J P Conover, run out..15 & Mostyn, b Marsb..... 9 H Campbell, ¢ WKimm DPA ESAS. poctess stom J Hornblower, b Mareh 10 J B Cashman, not out.. 0 the Athletics, of Toronto. played according to the English rules, the club having the most games at the end of two hours to be declared winner. won by the Shamrocks, 2 to 1. Montrrean, Aw”. 25.—The Caledonian So- ciety held their annual athletic sports to-day on the Montieal Lacrosse grounds, with the Quoits—W. Ogilvie, a od, Throwing heavy hammer—J, Mundie, 76 ft. Jin., 1st prize; Luke McKay, 72 ft. 10 in., 2nd; A. Rennie, 71 ft. 3 in., 3rd, Throwing light hammer—Luke McKee, 89 ft, 7 in., Ist prize; A. Rennie, 87 ft. 1 in,, 2d; J. Mundie, 85 ft. 7 in., 3d. Throwing light stone, 14 lbs—A. C. Ros- seau, 39 ft. 74 in., lst prize; Wm. Ryan, 88 ft., 2d; Wm. Judge, 34 ft. 7 in., 3d. Running hop, step and jump—James New- Highland flmg in Highland costume—R. J. McDonald, ist prize ; Alex. Niven, 2d. Vaulting with pole-—-Rosseau, 9 ft. 9 in., ist prize; John Anderson and Thos. McMann (equal), 9 ft. 8in., 2d and 8d. Marriep ys. Sinetz Mempers or Tue St. GmHorch AND Staren Isuanp Crurs.—The first of a proposed series of matches was played on the Hoboken grounds last Satur- day. ‘The Score resulted as follows: SINGLE. The game was | produced at the Fifth Avenue Theatre Tuesday night, with new scenery, etc. “The Wild Flower of Mexico” is the title of a Spectacular and effective drama which holds the boards ati Niblo’s, @rink Dominoes” will be played only until the The match was son’s open in their new drama of “ Struck Oil.” ist prize; D, Roth- Verne’s amusing story of the waking up of a very Rip Van Winklish Dutch town by an immense dose ing and song, of conrse, play which holds the boards at the Park Theatre, with Mr. Sothern in the leading role. Mr. Sothern is a@ popular actor, and as a new play with an old fayo- tite is always a strong combination, the seasou opened Monday night with a large and brilliant au- dience, A.. C. Rossean, 40 ft., speech, a compliment he gracefully ncknowledged in a few words of thanks, Tiffany & Co., Silversmiths, Jew- elers, and Importers, have always a large stock of silver articles for prizes for shooting, yachting, racing Second Inning. and other sports, and on request and b Marsh......... 0 they prepare special designs for ¢ Blackwell b Gites, | Similar purposes. Their Timing Sr sere eat i Watches are guaranteed for accu- NOt Of... .2..--0e-5- 0 racy, and are now very generally used for sporting and scientific re- NOG OU... sssauseseee, & x iS Ried and Michael Lynskey divided | Byes, 3; leg byes, 5... 8 quirements TIFFANY & CO third. we! =A : ; Tossing the Caber.—D. C, Ross took first TOtAlimande>vrecseyeruly UOtalesyesny ie eet, 13 1 ee Ronee Anneeian prize, EK. W. Johnson second and James BARBIE: ALAS) SERGI) as First Inning. C Giles, Sr, ¢ liarvey, b Campbell,.......... 16 EH H Moeran, ¢ Whet- ham, b Harvey....... 6 A Marsh, © Whetham, ‘O'Rourke flird. Running High Leap.—E. W. Jolinson first oes C. Ried second and Wim. Robinson third. . : ; Harvey..... ones One Mile Walking Race.—This was the ee Mokain, © Whete 7 most interesting race of the day. Among the ares b ee pare entries wer : : P ross, ¢ Whetham entries were Lester C. Dole, of New Haven, Harn pelee ta aeh “Robert Hindell, the champion of the world, and John Sample, of South Bridgeport, Mass. Dole lead the first five rounds, and on the sixth round Hindell and Dole were abreast. At this point Sample passed both, and the ex- citement became intense. Hindell, who had been going at a lazy gait, gave a farewell ®lance at Dole and passed Sample. While coming around on the ninth round. Hindell “spurted, leaving Sample a few yards in the tear, and the Scotchman came in an easy winner, Sample second and Dole third, The mile was made in the remarkable time of six tinutes and forty seconds, M If Talbot, not out....12 F E Blackwell, c Gues, Jr, b Campbell........ 0 DP Ketchum, st Whet- ham, b Campbell..... 1 GF Hayward, ¢ Giles, Jr, b Harvey. -....... 1 J McDonald absent..... 0 HW Stevens absent.... 0 nie: Byes, 1; wides,1,..... Total tae taneeyeeneee 49 New Yorsr—Harlem Athletic Club, Mott Hawen, Sept. 1.—The second annual meeting of this club was marked by general excellence in the several events. The contests were as | @'T Jarvis, b Satterthwalte....-lessserseees es Below One hundred yards race—The first qa Sen hp eee ae Wace was won by F. Saportis, in 114s. ; W. TOMO Rte Paden ios sas aetenns Holden, second. Second race won by W. B. & i Dodge, Conover, B Satterthwatte...........13 Curtis, in 11s. ; H. Louterbach, second. Third | 94 Hcautiere hea 'b Giles, Jt...-.- ss ssece, ace, a dead heat between F. Henshaw and R, B. Foote, in 1148. One Mile Run.—Hight entries. Won by ; Morgan in4m, 46s. ; C, Vaught, second, Sr. Grordz’s vs. Staten Isrann—Camp Washington, 8, I., Aug. 80.—The first game of the season between the Staten Islands and the second eleven of the St. George Club of this city, resulted in the following score : STATEN ISLAND, Second Inning. Whetham, b Maryey.,. 7 | for Messrs. Parex, Pumirrn & Oo., ¢ Giles, Jr, b Whetham 8 of Geneva, of whose celebrated b Hornblower ........,20 watches they havea full line. Their b Cashman,............22 b Cashman...,..,..... 1 st Giles, Jr, b Whet- LTT tle Py ate rie stock of Diamonds and other Pre- cious Stones, General Jewelry, b Cashmat............ 1 st Giles, Jr, b Whet-— HAE. clot lyse ees O Bronzes and Artistic Pottery is the not out! 3 | largest in the world, and the pub- absent... 0 leg byes, 1; Wwides, 23 TO DEFER eee yo lie are invited to visit their estab- Total. .sss.-sé+0+e00086 lishknent without feeling the slight- est obligation to purchase. Union Square, New York — 17th at the Union Square Theatre, when the William- Oxygen,” which will be continued at Wallack’s Theatre this week, has for the basis of ifs story Jules of oxygen, administered by Dr. Ox, Plenty of danc- “«Mhe Crushed Tragedian” is the title of the new Even standing room was not to be had. The play was heartily applauded throughout, the curtain being raised at the end of each act, and at the conclusion Mr. Sothern was calied upon for a Publications. 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Ang23 4 ye Pric De fee a Pion price list to OHA THE GREEN GUN has the simplest and Strongest snap-action made. The proportions and finish, the shootirg = malities for penetration == md pattern, are not ex- = celled, Can bore te make any pattern order- ed, from a cylinder toa fall choke, Muzzle-loaders altered. oO breech-loaders, with jame action as new funs. Burrels bored to shoot close and strong. Ribboning and repairing breech-loading shot-guns done promptly and im the very best man- re RLES GREEN, 8 West Matn St., Rochester, N. Ys Ang3o tf - a 96 —_— NEW YORK SHOOTING SUIT. A first-lass Coat. No shooting outfit complete withoutit. Pleasant to wear, durable, and in the end the cheapest. MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take out, 80 that it may be worn for early fall or winter shooting. Amith, Hsq., says itis just-his idea of a shooting Goat.) For sale by H. C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt St., N. Y, Or F. L, SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. (Horace Riles jor measurement and samples sent upon application, Prices ranging from $15 tn $39, Agao tt Bist A BLS Hee DN L337" Consult your interest by sending for our revised and reduced prices, . LATEST IMPROVEMENT. Excelsior Double Treadle, including one doz Saws, thirty inimitable Fret Sawing Vatierns aud prepared Wood, to tlic value of $4, new device for tighten- ing Saw, Power Drilling attachment, « Wrench, @il Cup and Screw Driver. Speed, 800 strokes per minute. Saws, ZTi-ainch thick. Price, complete, cased and delivered on board cars or at Ex- press office, $12. Saw only, without attachments, So. SMALL STEAM ENGINES, With Copper Boiler, to drive light athes, Scroll Saws, ete. Are all sizes from 1-8 up to 2 horse power; either Plain castings, partly finished, or com- plete, ready for use. NEARLY ONE THOUSAND IN USE. BuffaloPony Planer, Willearnit self and, pay experise of running in ¥ ae Price from $50 and upwards, each. UEFA Pony Planers — wa LIGHT MACHINES FOR PONY OR HORSE POWER. E ‘The great success of these machines is ulprecedented, and itmay be con- fidently attirmed that no article has ever more Clearly proved its super- jority for the quantity and quality af its work than this. It is made in . several sizes, and can be fitted yp suitable for bullock, mule, steam or wind power, in addition to those above mentioned. Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. Patented Marth 30, 1874. Best of its kind in use. Price, complete, S273. Also Planing Machiirie Knives, which are recom- mended as superior and extra in quality. ling boats from 18 to 08 feet Jong, 41-2 to 5 1-2 fect heam, with draft of water stern and rudder post of oak, ine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted seats all around the boat, lockers and coal bunkers ,and have two coats of paint. these the safest and fastest, ds they can be made to attain a speed of from 6 to 16 miles per hour. They are adapted to Agreatyariety ofuses, such as JExcursion, Shooting, Fishing or Pic-Nic Parties, for “travelers, yoyagers, botanists and totrists, = and especially owing, to their light draft of water for exploring expeditions aud suryeying parties, The Engine and Boilercan be easily detached from the boat, and is then available for Acricultural, Mechanical, Commercial or Domestic requirements or for the lise of Amateurs, when power is needed for running light machinery, Price of 20 foot brat, complete, 5 ae . « = le te Price of Engine and Boiler, without boat, including driving pulley, .« + Tlustratod Cataloguo containing Cnp Hundred Scroll Work Deelens mailed to any addrose freo on receipt of Stamp. GEORGE PARR, BUFFALO, N, Z., U. 3, A. LYMAN’S -PATENT BOW-FACING ROWING GEAR. $425.00 275.00 Peececerege ee eerer ery Rr ahew Advertigemonts. Second Annual Bench Show AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURT, OF SPORTING AND SHEPHERD pods. Held under the auspices of the St. Lonis Fair Asgo- ciation, commencing ‘Tuesday, October 2d, and dosing Friday, October 5th, 1877. One Thousand Dollars in Premiums, cash. Entries close September 29th, 1877, All communications must be addressed to C. i. Tur- her, Fair Association, St. Lows, Mo. The St. Louis Kennel Club dogs will not be entered for competition, CHAS, LINCOLN, Superintendent, Bante es OHN DAVIDSON, Monroe, Mich., Judge, THE NEW AMERICAN — Breech-Loading Shot Gun For cloze hard shooting excels all others. Price $17. Send for circular, Duck guns, alty. HYDE, SHATTUCK & Mass, extra heavy, a speci- CO,, Mirs., ‘Hatiield, Septé 6m, SPORTSMEN ATTENTION, IMPORTER?S SALE. BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING Shot Guns, By the following makers: W- ©. Scott & Sons, W. W. Greener, H, & G. Hackett, Webely & Sous, W. Moore & Co, Forsyth; Giant & Go., efc., etc. To be sold by anction by BARKER & GO., 47 and 49 Liberty eee ae ‘Tuesday, Sept. 11th, at 12 o’clock. ept ~~ REMOVAL. HODGKINS & HAIGH, Dealers, Manufacturers and Importers of FIRE ARMS AND SHPoRnTikGa Gacprse In general, haying removed to NO. 298 BROADWAY, respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage heretofore extended. Sor Sale, OR SALE—One Dozen Birch Bark Canoes. These boats are in perfect order, from 15 to 20 feet long, cost from $20 10 $26 according to Size, and are just from the Grand Lake Region, Maine. Address their Manufacturer, GUIDE JOCK, care Tuiward Thayer, Esq., Lebanon Mills, Pawtucket, R. I. Septé st. LOOMING-GROVE PARK ASSOOIATION. One share in above association for sale ata very low price. lhe best Game Preserves in America. Trout, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing Address SPORT, this office. Tebz2.tf VERY DESIRABLE ESTATE, etther for . Market gardening or general sporting purposes, at the South, will be eased to responsible parties for along or short term of years, Persons Intending to locate in Florida will do well fo investigate. Ag2 3m Address “SPORTSMAN,” this office. 4 OR SALE.—Iorty wooden decoy ducks, price $12.00. CG. E. VANDERVEER, Hyde Park, Dutch Co., N. ¥. Augs0 bt. SSS = —— = ee —————— —— This invention enables an Oarsman to see where he is going. He sits with bis face to the bow. Every Rower knows liow awkward it is when pulling single, or a8. bow-oarin a crew, to have to turn and Watch ihe course. By using this arrangement the Roweris hroughtinto his proper position, and le can row ashe would drive. There is NO LOSS OF POWER. Send for circular, directions and Opinions of the press to the Patentee, ; », WILLIAM LYMAN, Middlefield, Conn, OFFICE IN NEW YORK,_ 32 CORTLANDT STREET. HENRY C, SQUIRES, No, 1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIRD DGOK BROADWAY. ——— FROM Purdy; beating all best London © maker£- "sound 2OT Fareaq "ELST "(Vlth unk) wopuoy yorronnr A, AGENT FOR THE So Celebrated Prize Guns WwW. W. CREENER. These’ puns have been winners in every trial during the last three years, competing with all the first- clase mfakers in Wugland. The sh(oting of every gun is guaranteed, and prices as low as consistent with good work, Quns built to exact order of sportsmen. 1 keep the best selected stock of guns by all the other Makers to be found in this city, including Scott, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox. arshall’s new Glass Ball Trap, $5; three traps, $12. English chilled shot, aj) sizes.and in any quantities. Agent for Dittmar powder. Complete outfits for hunting and camping. Best Breech-Loader ever offered in the Dnited States for $35, Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Suits, and amp Lounge Company, Winner of the Massive Silver Cup In 1876, presented by Mr. aUVanted. ANTED—A central fire breechi-loading double gnn, 10 gauge, 30 or 22 inches lonz, weighing 10 to 1% ponnds; must be of well known Hnelish maker. Apply to HODGKINS & ILAIGH, 298 Broad- way, N. Y. Sepi6 11 ANTED—I will exchange six or seven States of my Patent Leal Picture Frame for a fine B. L, shot gun, or3for B. L, rifle. A. B. DIMMETT, 706 4 Bloomington, Tl. Sept6 1t, Vy ANTED GUN—Cenld use pin-fire or a’'muzzle- Joaderif good. Prefer to give $100 to $200 in hooks. Address BOOKS, 16 East 4th Street, Cincin- nati, Ohio, Septé 10 ANTED.—A mid-range or sporting bireech- loading rifle, Sharps preferred. Address with particulars, CAMP LOUNGE CO., Troy, N.Y. Sepié 1t, The Zennel. JOR SALE—Two of the best bred and best broken field trial setters in the world. Of the celebrated Layerack, Llewellyn and Statter strains. Perfect on game in every respect. D, HORLOCK, Esq., Ag- beare Hall, Holsworthy, Devonshire, SE ahs af OR SALE—8 or9 Red setter pupies, with full pedigree, from my red aod white bitch Jessie, by Elcho. dessie is from May (Hubbell’s) by Rock, Mr. Marshall's, of the Paul Mead strain. For price aud pedigree, address A. D. LAWS, Bridgeport, Conn. OR YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM he choicest breeds, uquire of a M. P. MoKOON, deczs-ly Franklin, Del. Co., N. ¥y “Street, Philadelphia. The Kennel, Rats STATH KENNEL, BROOKLYN, L, I. " BELLE—RULFUS. 4 We are now booking orders for blood-red Irish setter puppies, whelped Aug. 15, 1877, out of our red Trish setter bitch Belie (Prize. winnings : Second at Minneéola, L, I., and Centennial medal and diploma), by Arnold Burges’ champion Rufus. These puppies (eight dogs and three bitches) are the handsomest we liave ever seen; they are all red, wlth no white, and, in appearance, like their nobie sire. Rufus is one of the best bred and hand- somest dogs in the country, and winner of incre show prizes than aby other Irish dog, having gained three abroad and six in the U, &., including the Irish champiouship at New York (beating Hicho) and stock dog cup. Ruiusis the sire of the 1i0llowing noted prize winners, ali of one litter: Rufus IL, Centennial Irish champion; Rory O’More, first New York (beating the get of Elcho und Plunket); Fire Fly, tirst Centennial and second New York; Kelpie, second Centennial, and Fanchion first Kansas Cily. Belle is yery handsome, belng the heaviest feathered bitch in America. She is thoronghly broken on all Kinds of game. For price, ete,, address FISHER & BICKERTON, 179 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, L. 1. Augzs 4t Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN'’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or any other animals, or monty returned. It is put up m patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facilitates its use. Simple and efficacious, Price 50 cents by mnuil, Postpaid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS. A CERTAIN REMEDY. Put up in boxes containing # dozen powders, with full directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by mall. Both the above are recommeuded by Kop AND GUN iid FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON. oct 12 102 NASSAU STREHT, EDINA EHENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Hdina, Knox Connty, Mo,, breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs. Pointers, setiers, spaniels, fox and béarle hounds. “Sancho,” Imp. Pointer, stud dog; fee, #35. See Buglish K. C. 5. B., No. 1,005, Heis a grandson of the celeorated “Haniel,” No, 836. Vhs dog Sancho” Has won seven prizés—four in England frst at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here, RISM SETTER PUPS, six weeks old, full blood ed, out of Countess, she by Rodman’s bash, sire vf pup York, prize winner at Cork show and this country. Irish setter pups ont ot Gypsy, by Tud- inan’s Dash, sire of pup Don, imported trom Iré- land nm December, 1873, by G, HW. Turner, Secretary Nat. K. Don't have hunted and broke on quail anit snipe; is very faust, good nose and stauneh. Four Goldon pups, seven weeks old, by ‘Tom and Jennie, Address H. B, VONDERSMITH, Lancaster, Pa. Aug2s 3m RAIN your own dogs in the most artistic man- ner. Send for dirtniar to M. YON CULIN, Delaware City, Del. jez] 3m OR SALE.—A fine lot of Scotch, Skye, Dandy, Dinmont, and Black-nnd-tan Terriers, Sporbiug Dogs, Maltese Cats, Ferrets, &c. Medicines for al diseases at L,N. MEYER, 46 Great Jones street N.Y. sepl2i-ly OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies ont of my bine belton setter Mell, hy Bob Boy. They are Diack aud white. Twoet them are black. wiite and tan, sud are almost perfect images of thetir sire, Kor particulars, address L, F. WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich, je2s uf OR SALE—Trained young sctiers, imported stock. For partiouwlars adiress RRANICLIN SUMN BK, Milton, Mass. ASSO 46, OR SALE—Fox hounds, No. 1 stock; very fast and strong-scented; some one year old and some pups. L, M. WOODILN, Rochester, N. Y, Aug® tf ror SALE—One roc Irish setter slat, 3 years old, 4) brok+ and ine disposition. Price $25; cheap, Algo sis [visi setter pups. 3 months old} price $10 each. Address D. G. WEBSTER, Parks Corners, Il Septé ot. “CHAMPION ROCK,” We have just received from England additional copies of the renowned Laverack setter, painted in the most artistic and life-like manner on 2-inch tes, and suitable for framing, Theorizinal copy sold at the Centennial Exhibition. Also copies of famous honnds, fox, terrier, bull and other dogs, execnted in the best manner. For sale by SUARNPLESS & WATTS Agents for Minton’s Piles, No. ine M Nine Septu 2b. URE BRED LAVERACKS—Six pups by Tory, Champion Rum, born June 4, £15 15s each, delivered in Liyerpool.—Three pups by Cape, Pearl, born June 8. S10 108 each. Cape by Champior Rock; Liz by red IL; Pearl by Laverack’s Bine Prince, Sik.—Three pups by Blue Prince, Silk, born duly 15. £10 10s each, Silk by Pride of the Gorder ; Champion Blue Belle. Address DAINTRY HOLLINS, Esq., Stoke-npon-Trent, England. Septs 2b. OR SALE—Five pups, liver and white, three dogs and two bitches, ont of Flirt, by Benedict Dash} price $16 each. Address W, A. GALLOWAY, New Dorp, Richinond county, N, ¥. _ Sept6 26 OR SALE—My pure bred pointer dog Ned, liver and white mottled, two years old; well-broken, a splenvid retriever, large and sound. Price $51. Address GEO. VY. HANNA, Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y. Septé it OR SALE.—Red Irish setter prpnies by Plonkett ont of Hon, John E, Develin’s imported red Trish setter bitch Moya, who took first prize as brood bitch in her strain at N. Y. Bench show in May. Also puppies by Dr. Jarvis’ imported red Irish dog Hicho, out of same bitch and puppies by imported red Irish setter dog Rufus, who also took first prize io lus strain at the Bame show, out of Mr. Deyelin’s Mollie, full sister to Moya. Apply to age 2 t ARTT, North Port, Long Island, ——— = a z The Kennel. ; R SALE—One black and white dog pup, and in one black bitch pup, out of my thoroughbred “biack pointer bitch Nell, by Strong's Pete, ten weeks old, with undoubted pedigree. Will be Sold to first offer to close out litter Address J. L. WOOD= BRLOGE, Box 2118, North Manchester, Con, Septt 1b. | DOGS. DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, No. 146 West Thitieth street, New York City. Dogs treated end purchased on commission, ‘Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases. ) Ag 2T BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER! FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pest, Miy be used with entire safety. Contents of a package sufticient to md half a dozeu large dogs of the vermin. NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT THE FLEA KILLER. Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on reveipt of price. Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, jy19 tf 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE. SPRATT’S FATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES: Twenty-one Goll, Silver snd Bronze Medals awarded, including Medal of Hnelish Kennel Clab, and of Westminster Kenpel Cinb, New York, None are genuine unless so staniped. F. 0. de LUZE, 18 Sonth Wiil,am Street, N. Y., Sole Avent. For sale in cases of 112 lbs. Special terms to douwlers, To Sportsmen honnd West: Sjpratt?s Biscuits can he procured of F, P. Taylor, 72 Hast Madison street, Chicago. Hatels and Resoris for Sportsmen. B SYEIELD—The Great Health and Pleasure Re- sort of the Northwest. Beautiful Scenery, Pure Atmosphere, Deligitful Climate, Fishing, Boating, Sailing and Shooting. ‘The island House at Bayfield, Wisconsin, situaied on Lake Superior, surroni ded by the Apostle Islands, twenty-tyo in number, offers to persons seeking heslth aud pleasure advantages rarely found, The climate is pure, coo] and bracing, and & sure cure for hay fever. Itinyigorales the whole sysiem, Creates appetite and induces sleep. The water is pronounced by scientists tle purest in the world, jy121f ~OSPORTSMEN—Partridge are very plenty} good haes smarantecd, Deer quite plenty. Small Fame is plenty. Guod lishing in lakes near house, Bor particulars address BRADLEY ELDRED, Sulli- van Co., N.Y. Sept 5t PORTSMEN TAKE NOTICE—DPhe Prankln Tiouse, Chilfonville, Viyinouth, Mass. Good gunning and fishivg, svatowl, ducks, partridge, quail, weode ck, peepaml plover. ‘lrained dogs for fox, rabbit and bird honting; boats for seafowling and ishing. Yerms low. TIMOTHY MAN'TDR, pro- prietor, Septe 4t island House, BELLOWS FALLS,VERMONT. Broad piazzas, large airy halls, charming walks and drives, delightful scene:y, pure mountain air and cool breezes. Send for circolar. jJel43m CHARLES TOWNS, Proprimror. Bav Shooting of all Varieties. SHINNECOCK BAY THE BEST SHOOTING GROUND IN THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK. Wm. WN. Lane respectfully informe his many friends ‘that, having largely added to the Springville House oY Sportsmen’s Retreat, he is prepared to entertain and tuke Gare of his guests in ample manner. Muod- erate prices and satisfactory attentiim guaranteed. ‘The young bay birds are now coming in, and every- thing bids fairdor an excellent season. Address WM. W. LANE, Good Ground Station, L. 1. Live wild _ geese stools for spring and fall shooting. Jy12 3m LEESBURG ACADEMY. An English clas-ical and mathematica! school for boys, Leesburg, Lontoua Co,, Va, Principal, Thos. “Williamson (Univ. Va.); Asst. Uhog. 8, Purdie, B. L. (Wash. and Lee. Uniy.) Leespurg ts within 36 miles ec Railroad, in the Piedmont region of Virginia, of Alexandria and Washington, on Washington and proverbially healthy, Pupils prepared for the uni- ersities, aby standard college, or for bnsiness. Board, with tition in Latina, Greek, mathematics, «6te,, teu imonths, $210. Day scholars, $40, $50 and $s). Rererences—Faculty of University of Virginia, aculty of Washington and Lee Univ., Faculty of Iniversity of South, Faculty of Randolph Macon Ollexve; B. UL. Gildersleeve, Ph. D, Johu Hopkins lyersity ; Hon. J, Rand Tucker, Hot. Hppa Hon- etc. For further information apply to THOS, ‘ae en ei Prin¢ipal Leesburg Academy, Lees- arg, Virginta jyl2 2m Hotels and Resorts far Sportsmen. Sporlsmen's. Ztoutes. Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C: Garrollton Fiotel, BALTIMORW, Mo, R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famons hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. ¥., and ST. NICHOLAS, N.Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White Houee, and the most convenient location in the city, It hay beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, aud charges moderate, R, B, COLEMAN & CO. CROSSMON HOUSE. ALEXANDRIA BAY, JEFFERSON Co,, N. ¥. C. CROSSMON & SON, - Proprietors MHS GOUSE, RECENTLY REBUILT AND elegantly furnished, is naw open for visitors, [t is located in one of the most delightful places in the Thousand Islands region, commanding an ex- tensive view of the St. Lawrence and the Islands, and offers every facility for the comfort and enjoy- ment of guests. Outfits for boating, huniing and fishing parties. Steatners for the bay connect at Clayton with the Utica and Black River Railroad, and at Cape Vincent with the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad. apl2-6m, Sportsmen's ZAoutes, Central Railroad OF NEW JERSEY. NEW YORK AND LONG BRANCH DIVISION. REDUCED RATES FOR TIT SEASON, Express Train Time, between New York and Long Branch, 1 hour and 20 minutes. THROUGH PULLMAN PARLOR CARS. Commencing June 25, 1877, trains leave New York, foot of Liberty street, Tor Red Bank, Long Branch, Ovean Grove, Sea Girt, ete. at 5:00, 7:45, 9:00, 11:45 A. M., 32-0 (Express), 4:00, 4:45, 6:00 7. M. Leave Sea Girt for New York at 6:15, 7:25, 7:40 (Bs- press), 10:30.A. M., 1:52, 3:58, 6:05, 8:35 P.M. Moudays only, 6:35.4. M. Leave Long Branch for New York at 6:50, 8:00, 8:15 (Express), 11305 A. M., 2:30, 4:35, 6:45. 9:10 P.M. Mondays only, 6:10 A. M. Leaye Red Bauk for New York at 7:03, §:13, 11:18 A. M., 2:43, 4:49, 6:58, 9:23 P. M. Mondays only, 6:22 A. M. Stages connect at Matawan to and from Keyport, and at Squan to and from Point Pleasant. i. P, BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Agent. je21 3m TROUT FISHING! The Wisconsin Central Railroad THROUGH TO LAKE SUPERIOR. EXCURSION TICKETS from Qhicago to Ashland and return jor $20 are sold at 63 Clark street, or the C. M, and St. Paul, Madison street Depot, Chicago : also at low rates from Milwaukee. Doge, guns and camp equipage taken free. The points of attraction to sportsmen on this “ Borest and Stream” ronte are Menasha (Doty Island) for bass fishing; Butternut Creek atid Lake for musealonge; the many branches and lakes of ithe Flambeau and Chippewa which teem with bass, pike and pickerel. never till this season fished hy sportsmen. Between Silver Greek and Ashland ail are trout streams, aid many onhers can be easily reached along the shore»from Ashland or Bayfield, while rock lishing and trolling in the Bay affords ex- cellent sport, j The new hofel at Ashland, the “Chequamegon,” will be opened in duly. Meantime there is accom- monation af the smailer houses, Steamers from Ashland toail Lake Ports. HENRY PRATT, General Ticket Agent, Milwankee, Wis. NORTHERN RAILWAY GF i\CANADA AND COLLINGWOOD LINE. + Only first-class route fo the beautifal inland lakes of CANADA AND LAKE SUPERIOR. The Fine UPPER CABIN STEAMERS of this line leaye Collingwood BEVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY, ali G P.M, on arrival of steamboat express leaving Toronto atl P.M, The Great North Shore Lake Superior Route and ONLY LINE passing through the maguificent GREAT NORTH CHANNEL, Lake Couchiching, and the Lakes of Muskoka, Are the coolest. and most delightful summer water- ing places in Northern Canada. Tourists proceed- ing down the St. Luywrence can make a pleasant de- tour from Toronto fo Couchithing in five ours on express traln, with Drawing-100m Goaches, thus Visiting the most charming of the chain of Lakes, EXCURSION TICKETS at greatly reduced rates during months of July, August and September, nay be had from COOK, SON & JENKINS, 261 Broadway, New Nork; and At CANTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY OVFICH, 322 Washington street, Boston, BARLOW CUMBERLAND, GENERAL AGENT, 85 Yonge street, Toronto, Jy53m 2m. GEA CLIFF HOUSE, SEA CLIFT, L. I,, OPENS \) for the season 1877, on May 1, ab rales to suit the times. Special arrangements jor fanilies, may17-tf E. RICKCORDS, Qld Dominion Line, The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the cout- try. Comiections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb's Island, and poimts on the Peninsula. City Point, James’ Kiver, Curtituck, Florida, and the mountain- ons country of Virgima, Tennessee, elc. Norfolk steamers sail Tnesday, Thursday and Saturday; Délaware, Mo day, Wednesday and Wriday, at 3 P. M. Null juformation given at office, 197 Green- wicit St., New York, sep 28 ly Fail-River Line, BOSTON AND THE EAST, MAMMOTH PALACH STEAMERS BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE. The best and Most direct route to the Fishing and Hunting resorts of Cape Cod, and Rangeley, ami Moosehead Lakes, etc. ‘Tickets for sale at all principal hotels and ticket offices, Steamers leave New York Daily at 5p. m. (Sundays, Joly 1 to Sept. 2, inclusive) from 28 North River, foot of Murray street. BORDEN & LOVEL?, Agents. GEO. lL. CONNOR, Gen’! Pass’r Agent. ji-3t FOR FLORIDA Din THROUGH TICKETS TO KERNANDINA, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTERPRISE and intermediate land:ng= on ST. JOHN'S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thenee by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMHS, General Agent. Philadelphia and Southern Mait S. S. Co., 416 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. Tecl4-ly *“The Bermudas.” OW T. J. ANDERSCH, Gen’ Pass. Agent, W. F. WHI'H, Geu’l Ticket Agent, \ Topeka, Kansas, (pee “FISHING LINE.” Brook Trout,Grayling and Black Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHIGA aV, VilA Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. (Mackinaw. Grand Rapid> & Cincinnati Short Line.) Sportsmen whe have cast a fy or trotled 9, spcou in (he Waters of the @itrand fraverse Kexien will come again withont solicitation. Ai other avers of fhe Rod are inyited 10 try these waters, wherein The tish- nanved above, as also Nittscalonge. Pike and Pickevel, abound, In no other streams east of ihe Rocky Mountains is te famons Amerionn Grayling found in such numbers. Isrook Trout Seczson opens Way tat. Grayling Seasen opens Jnne 1s). The sportsman Gan redaiy send trophies of his skill to his friends «ir “Club? ati home, 2s ice for packing fish cin be had at many points. Take your fumily with yeu. The Feenery of the North Woods atid lukes is very beautiful, The air is pure, dry, and bracing. The climate peenharly beneficial to those suffering with lay fever and asthma. The Hotel Accoinmodations, while plain, are, as arule, good, tar surpassing the average iu eoun- tries new enough 10 afford the finest ot ushing, On and after June Ist Ronnd Trip | xenvsion Nickets sold to Pointe in (Grnni Traverse Iegion, and attractive train faciliries offered to tourists and sportsmen; also, on and after July is, novi int gb 2 and Lake Superior Excursion Tick. ets. Dogs, Guns, and Vishing Tackle Cnrriel Free at owner’s risk, Camp Cars for Fishing Parties nnd Families at low rates. It is our aim to make sportsmen fre) “at home’ on his route. For Tourists’ Guide, containing full in- formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &c.. and accu. Tate maps of the Fishine Grounds, send to Forzsr AND STREAM Office, or address J. H. PAGH, G. P. & T. A., Grand Rapids, Mich, 4, HOPPH, Kastern Passenger Avent, 118 Market Street, Philadel shia. Yachting Suits . S. NAVY STANDARD BLUE FLANNEL, /4 Siiirts, $3,50; Pants $2.50; Caps, $1. 4 Write for descriptive tlueme GEO, C. TENNING, Washington City. == SIDE STicks.cuT ON GROUN =CAMP-LOUNGE FOLD = PUT UP IN ONE E This Bed, for Camp, Lawn, Mouse and Office, 98 Gunpowder, Gunpowder. RIENTAL POWDER MILLS » MANUFACTURERS: OF ALL’ KINDS OF GUNPOWDER q Ofice—_13 BROAD STREET,? BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, 3 . WESTERN SPORTING. (Oriental Rifle.) P 8 The “‘ Oriental ” powder is eqnal to : expense is spared to make the best. Seah 4 A BRANCH OFFICES, * J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. Foe & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, ie } C.J, Chapin, Agent, 218 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo. * Eencies in the principal cities in the United States. Laflin & Rand Powder Co. No. 26 MURRAY ST,, N. Y., A Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers of Orange Lightning Powder. No. 1to7%, strongest and Cleanest made, in sealed 1b, cani ters. Higher numbers specially are recom- mended for breech-loading guns. Orange Ducking Powder, For water-fowl, jstrong and clean. No. 1 to 5 in woates ies 64¢ lbs. each, and canisters of 1 and 5 3. each, Orange Rifle Powder. The best for rifles and all ordinary purposes. Sizes, FG, FFG and FFFG, thelast being the finest, Packed in wood and metal kegs of 25 lbs., 1234 lbs. and 634 lbs., and in canisters of 1 Ib. and 4% Ib. All of the abnye give high velocities and less resiaium than any other brauds made, and are re- commended and used by Capt. A. H. BOGARDUS, the “Champion Wing Shot of the World.” BLASTING POWDER and ELECTRICAL BLAST- ING APPARATUS. MI ITARY POWDER of allkinds on hand and made to order, Safety Fuse, Frictional and Platinum Fuses. Pamphlets, showing sizes of the grain by wood cut, sent free on application to the above address. THE : HAZARD POWDER CoO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hazards ** Electric Powder.) Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coaree). Unsurpassed in point of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis- ters of 1 lb. only. Wazard’s “‘American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 3 (coarse). In 1 1b, canisters and 6% Ib, kegs. A fine grain, puts and clean, for npland prairie shooting, .Well adapted to shotq- gung, Hazards ** Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse), Ini and 65 Ib, canisters and 634 and 123g lb. kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. Wor field, forest or water ghooting, it ranks any other brand, and itis equally serviceable for muzzle orbreech-loaders. Hazard’s *‘Kentucky Rifle. FFFG, FFG, and ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs of 25, 124g and 6% ibs, and cans of 5lbs. FFG is also packed in land 3¢ Ib. canisters, Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the ‘“‘Sea Shooting” FG 1s the standard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR #XPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR RROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prominent city, or wholesale at our office, % 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. THE New Dittmar Powder. THR CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD For all off-hand shooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on account of little recoil and report. Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke. Un- equalled for rapid firing, as it does not foul and heat up the barrel as black powder. Great accuracy, penetration and good pattern, Safer than black powder. Address - CARL DITTMAR, Neponset, Mass. NEw York, July 10, 1877, Hprrok FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN: Piease say, for the information of some of my friends who may be misled by current statements, that lam stillon the same powder for all out-door shooting, which I have used for several years past, never having risked the use of the nitrated powders except when shooting in a confined space in-doors, When the smoke from any regular powder would produce a smell rather offensive to pome people, and cause somewhat greater obstruction to vision. Carr, A. H, BoGARDUS, Champion Wing Shot of the World, Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND i—i SPORTING GUNPOWDER, SPORTING BRANDS—Hureka, Continental, ** Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S. Standard. The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- lugton, Cornhill and Rrattle street, Boston, Mass. Jy19 ishing Gachle. Conroy, Bissett & Malleson 65 Fulton Street, New York. Factory—Foot South Sth Street, Brooklyn, E. D. Six Strip Spli. BAMBOO RODS. a \ HirHer RouND orn HEXAGONAL. ENAMEL ALL PRESERVED ON THE OUTSIDE, QUALITY GUARANTEED. The annexed list will show the reductions we have made. We quote : Fly Rods, 6 strips, 2 TOT DR WEE tele nies $26 Black Bass Rods, 6 Strip, 2 Tips...... 30 Salmon rods, 6Strip, 2 eTUpS sak ons ec sees $40 50 80 These Rods are, in all their parts, WHOLLY MADE BY HAND. Positively no machinery is used in any part of their construction. t2- SEND FOR CIRCULAR, We have but one prade of these Rods—the best in the market. PHILADELPHIA Fishing Tackle House. — S — TIPLEY & SON, 503 COMMERCE STREET, PHILA. Manufacturers of FINE FISHING TACKULE A Specialty of the Celebrated Green Heart VVood for Amateur Rod Makers, Rod Mountings in Sets for 75¢. to $6 75. RODS, BEELS, Ero., REPAIRED. Shipley’s Self-Hooking Elastic Smells, ‘catch every fish that bites.” Send for sample. For Trout on gut, 10c. each, T5e. per doz. For Bass on double gut, 12¢. each, $1 per doz. Highest premium at Centennial, 1876, and Franklin Institute, 1874, The perfect revolving NEW TROLLING SPOGN. The bestin the world. Ifnot to be tound at your fishing tackle stores, these spoons wil: be forwarded by the manufacturer by mail. Price. $1 each. JOHN H, MANN, Syracuse, New York. je2s ti ~ COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. J, B. CROOK & CO., HISMInG LACKLEs 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reductions. Greenheart Rods for Tront and Bass Fishing, $15 1o $30. Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass ishi 7 to $12. eeeiang else in proportion, Goods sent C, O. D to all parts of the United States and Canadas. H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of _ FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Trout Rods, full mounted, $30, formerly $50; other rods in proportion. Every Rod bearing Ny name is Six strands from putt to extreme tip. and mounted with my “ patent waterproof ferrule,’ and warranted | agalnst imper- fections in material aud workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may bedesired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO ORDER. Iwas awarded 2 MBDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and jandsomest Reels ever made. Full line of FISHING TACKLE always on hand. _Send for circular and price list. jet New York Mailing Agency. with latest improved Newspaper Folding and Mailing Machines. 13Spruce St.,4th door from Tribune Buildings. JAMHS BRADY, Mansger and Proprietor, Open day and night, a | fishing Cackle, ot ra Of Every Description. HAVANA AND RIO JANEIRO. 48 Maiden Lane N. Y. SUCCESSORS TO ANDREW CLERK & CO. Fishing Tackle FINE GOODS FOR SPORTSMEN A SPECIALTY. ? NEW YORK, LONDON, REDDITCH, Send for Price List ta Bou 4,294, SHINNER'S New Fluted Bait. The best bait used for Bass and Pickerel Fishing Bass size, 75 cents; Pieckerel size, $1 each, by mail post-paid, on receipt of price. Hagle Claw, for catch- ing Fish and Game, samples by mail, 35.and 75 cents, Send stamp for illustrated price list of Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods, FISH & SIMPSON, 132 NASSAU ST., NEW YORK. B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse and Aquarium Cement, and dealer in Fieh Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, and aquaria stock of all descrip- tions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Houses, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail. Nos. 113 to 18 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Murray 8t, New York, N. Y. McBride Flies. MEDAL AND DIPLOMA FROM INTER- NATIONAL EXHIBITION, PA., 1876, DECREED FOR ‘ EXCERDINGLY NEAT WORK WITH SOLIDITY OF CONSTRUCTION.” A fine assortment of FLIES tor Tront, Salmon and Bass constantly on hand, Also Casting Lines. Flies carefully selected for the different seasons and waters. Goods promptly made to order from any pattern desired. Address Miss Sara J. McBride, Mumford, Monroe County, N Y. W. HOLBERTON, jy Sole Acent for New York City. THE NATURAL FOOD for BLACIC BASS. have, after careful study, at last found a bait that €xcels all others tor taking black bass, Sample by mail, '%5¢. The avove cut represents the bait J. F. Marsters, Manufacturer, 125 Nassau Street, New York. Send for Catalogue of Sporting Goods, it DINCEE:; SCRIBNER, Manufacturer of galmon and Trout Rods, Salmon and Trout Flies Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gaifs, etc. Best Greenheart Rods at $9, $11 and $13 each, Waterloo Street, St. Johns, N. B. jyl2 6m The Ludlow Trout Co. Will this year take from one to two million brook trout eges (ready for shipment from Noy. 10 to Dee. 20) at lowest prices. Send for price list. Address B. FREEBURG, SuPERINTENDENT, Aug?s 3m Ludlow, McKean County, Pa. CARD. Dr. Fowler’s Celebrated Six Strip Bam- boo Fly-Rods. nd finished without cutting away the se athe strongest and handsomest rods tn the world, Private orders solicited for all kinds of fine tackle. Rods sent ress on approval, Send er e for cirenlar, A, H. 0 R. Ithaca, N, ¥. es Sportsmen's Goods. BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W: SIMMONS & SON, -BOSTON. —_ Each article—coat, trousers, vest and hat—have the name and manufacturer's address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this im- print. The suit can he sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on re- Ceipt of $1,25 aboye the price of the suit. We make no discount except to the frade. We make but one quality, and that is the VERY BEST, The price of the snit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest and choice of either cap with havelock, or hat. The material is of the best quality of duck, water- proofed by a patent process. The color is that known as “dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in every way. OUR HUNTING SHOES, which are considered the best in use, are also sent by mail at an advance of 35 cents above the price 35.50 per pair. These shoes are made to our special order to match our suits, and thé design of the whole embraces the best points of the English and French equipments, combined with all necessary requirements for American service. Such a popularity asthe Boston Shooting Suit 7? enjoys, has never been attained by avy other similar garment in this country. It is in constant demand from all parts of America, and orders have been filled for Canada and England, “Shipping clothing to England strikes us very much like sending ‘coals to Neweastle,’ but the merits of the BOSTON SHOOTING SUITS have been heard of in the Old Country, and thafland of sportsinen has sent an order to Messrs. Simmons & Son, which will doubtless be followed by many others.”—Bosten Paper, The author of ‘Tales of the Adirondacks,” the Rey. W, H. H. Murray, one of our most enthusiastic sportsmen, says of it: ‘‘Wewere shown the other day a new waterproof suit, specially adapted for sportsmen, designed and made up by Simmons & Son, of Boston, andto which we call the attention of all brethren of the ont-door and shore-shuoting fraternity, because if meets the demand of personal comfort and convenience beyond anything of home manufacture seen by us be- fore. AS a sportsman, we give it our unqualified endorsement, a8 combining the best points of the Eugiish suits, and in addition skillfully adapted to the necessities of the American service, It is a most admirable and gatisfactory contrivance in color, style, waterproof quality and capacity. The coat is a maryel in this latter respect.’ The FOREST AND STREAM says: THH Boston SHOOTING Suit.—One of the most svevessiul manufacturers of waterproof shooting suits is the firm of G. W. Simmons & Son, Oak Hall, Boston, We had one of their suits on duty at Hont- er’s Catop, at Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Tt has grown gray in service, but is good for nse vet. This suitis known as the ‘Boston Shootiug Suit,” m contradistinction no doubt, from the garments which are manufactured out West and at Washington, each of which has a local demand of its own. A letter from San Francisco, Cal., says: G. W. Simmons & Son? EMEN—I have this day received the “Boston gone Suits” ordered from you on the 16th, My object in writing is almiply to say that they came to hand by mail in perfect order, and T am more than Satisiied with each article, They are all, if not more, than represented in your a‘ivertisement in FOREST AND STREAM. ‘They supply a want long felt here, and we have ne doubt many will be ordered, Iam obliged to you for sending by mail aud thereby saving me several dollars. Enclosed please find the money to repay you Tor postage. Yours very truly, A letter from Towa saye:“ My suit was received thise. M. If is entirely satisfactory in every way- Thavks for your promptness. - A letter from Indiana says = : s JAR SIRS—The suits came this morning and gave great satisfaction. T would like to order nine more. Hundreds of testimonials conld be added. {DIRECTIONS FOR MEASUREMENT, Inside seam of pantaloons. Size of head. Mention heightand weight Around the breast. Around the waist. Tnside of seam or coat sleeve. Price of Suit complete, with choice of hator cap, #13 Note again, the cont and vest are all double-seamed, each pocket being riveted at corners with copper rivets. French hunting buttons on coat and yest. Bach button-hole made of leather. The whole suit as described above is made of 10-0z. army duck, water-proofed bya patent process, and colored to the shade of dead grass. Kachsuit distinetly marked. For those who prefer, we makes hunter's coat, with sleeves atlached tothe vest. We make but one grade of suit, and that is the yery best in every par- ticular. 4 ‘An illustrated circular, containing full description ofeach garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application, Address G. W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mags. — FOREST AND STREAM. as mall ay Sportsmen's Goad, PECK & SNYDER’S Kass ssa gy I \ ee Wake ag Base-Ball Catcher’s Mask, Now used by all the prominent catchers when play- ing behind the bat. We send samples, C. 0. D., for SS. Enclose stamp for the 4 thletes Journal, giving our latest prices of al] goods in the sporting line, Address PECK & SNYDER, Manufacturers, Angi6 3m 124 Naseau street, N, Y. COMPLETE OUTFITS FOR Camping, Shooting & Fishing Fine fishing and shooting tackle, camp stoves, leather, rubber and canyas goods and suits for Bportamen. ‘Tents, portable boats, moccasins, etc. AGENTS FOR THE FOX GUNS. The best and strongest A nerican guns yet made, Sole agent for the celebrated McBride flies, Hol- berton’s fly rods, black bass and trout flies, and full length fly books; Purdy’s glass ball traps and bull’s- eye balls, etc.. Send ten cents for illustrated cata- logue, with rules for glass ball shooting, and hints on camping, shooting and fly-fishing for trout and black bass.. -. W. HOLBERTON, P. 0. Box 5,109, 102 Nassau atreet, N. Y. Aug23 ti. GOOD*S OIL TANNED MGOCUASINS. The best thing ever worn by sportsmen, Notinjured by wet- ting and drying—always soft and easy to the feet. 4 ™ (different styles, Prices to suit the times. Send for illustrated circular and pricelist. (Successor to Frank Good.) MARTIN 8, HUTCHINGS, P. O,. Box 368, Dover, N. H. W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N. Y., Agent. H. WALDSTEIN | OPTICIAN, 545 Broadway, New York, Has received the highest award at the Centennial Exposition for his fine Glasses, especially Opera aad Field Glasses. His display at 645 Broadway of ne TELESCOPES, FIELD, MARINE and OPERA GLASSES, MICROSCOPES, SPECTA- ‘CLES and EYE GLASSES, ARTI- FICIAL HUMAN EYES, Etc., Is really wonderful. Iustrated catalogue mailed on Teceipt of postage of four cents, ESTABLISHED 1840, Gale's Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beach, Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used; are eight feet high, seven feet square at bottom, will lodge four persons ; can be set up or taken down and packed im five minutes, making a@ bundle four feet long, f twenty-five pounds weight, The pole in two parts, is joined together by & brass tube. They gre wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and are the handiest and cheapest tents extant. Samples of goodsand price list sent free, and the fent sent on receipt of price, or C.0,D, Prices from $10 to ‘ GALE & CO., Boston, Mass, Ag? ti Painting. PAINTING. EVERY ONE THEIR OWN PAINTER. 50 Per Cent, Saved. We are manufacturing a yery fine Pure ean mixed Pint, mixed in such a manner that any ordi- nary stable or farm hand can make as good.a job painting as a paititer can with paint mixed in the old Way. This is because our paint does not set quick, and thus show marks of the brush. We sellit lower than materials can be bought in the ordinary way, and pay freight in certain sized orders, | Any gentleman wishing to paint up his buildings absamall expense had better write, and have sent free our book. Address 260 Front street, INGERSOLL PAINT WORKS. ah — STOGDARD’S COMBINING SEVEN DIFFERENT TOOLS, Cap Expeller, Recapper, Loader and Tube, Creaser, Cutter Crimper and Shell Extractor. NO. 10 NOW READY. Shells for Breech-Loaders. Length, 43 inches. Nickel Plated. Weight 10 ounces, All the operations are perfect, and suitable for any shell. NWAWARDED BOTH MEDAL EXHIBITION. PRICE, SBS. Circulars gent on application. Send postal order or check to C. J, STODDARD & CO., Lock-Box 192, Washington, D. C. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE, . Arrangement of Tent Catalogues. Cotton Duck, every width & weight, cut to any length, < “No.1. Artist's & Camping. Oiled do, manufactured by steam power. Baturated, not enameled, 2. Military. & Slings for disabled Horses, 3. Lawn and Garden, thoroughly harnessed, $10 each. 4. Camp Meeting & Chapel. 6, Circus & Show. Lock Pouches, Messenger Baga, Nose Bags at wholesale, Bc 6. Base Ball,Cricket,&c. anytidig and \ = -. 7, Sundries. everything that John Boyle, can be made 199, 261, 203 va Sd aed Wie = z . | RG Le 0 feet 20 each. Boyle’s U. S. Tent and Palmetto Tents, “ys *r? 7 } Mail Bag Manuf'y, © represented above. FULTON &8T., NEW YORK. MANUFACTURER OF FINE FISHING TACKLEH, MANCHESTER, VERMONT. VERY STRONG AND DURABLE ARTIFICIAL FLIES. Fully Equal to any Made. For Trout, $1.50 per dozen. Triple Hook Flies, $3.50 per dozen, For Bass, $2.50 to $4.50 per dozen, Any variety to order per sample. % Refer to Dr. J. R. ROMEYN, Keeseyille, N. Y.; Com. L. A.Beardslee, Little Falls, N. Y. SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. MENTION “ FOREST AND STREAM.” THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL; MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments. All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N. Y. City. FFOR MEERSCHAUM AND CIGARETTES, KS DOES NOT BITE THE TONGUE. sy Our Cigarettes are as fine as can be produced, Only the best French Cigarette paper is used, which is free from mineral and other injurious substances. TRY LAMERIQUE, THE BEST CIGARETTES, AND JUST THE THING FOR SUMMER. SMOKINC. Mixture of Perique and Vanity Fair. by mail, Fifteen cents. Ask your dealer for them. WM. S KIMBALL & CO., Rochester, New York. HAMMOCKS Folding Pocket Mosquito Bar. A most rae device for campers, tourists and travelers. Can be used at home or abroad, and will last a lifetime. It weighs less than a pound, and no trouble to carry. Can be put up or taken down in halfa minute, No camping outfit complete without it. Eyery one warranted. All complete, with net, $1.50, Sent on receipt of price. Address A. A, COWING, Watkins, N. ¥. Rubber Blankets, Mosquito Nets, Lawn Settees, etc. Send for Illustrated Circular. G. WEBSTER PECK, Manufacturers’ Agents, é 110 Chambersst,, N.Y, Ag2 én CARTRIDGE LOADING IMPLEMENT, Performing aj] the operations possible in the manipulation of Paper or Metal AND DIPLOMA AT CENTENNIAL Best French Cigarette Paper only used. Sample } FOR LAWNS AnD EXCURSIONS F ents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettles, nF Sportsmen's Goods. J. F. MARSTERS, Manufacturer of Superior ARCHERY. yt - ie la he Ladies’ Lance wood Bows, beautifully finished, plush-handle, horn-tipped. dark color; 4-foot, $2.50: 414-foot, $3.00; 5-foot, $3.50, Gent’s,8ame as above, 5 foot, $3.50; 5%4-foot, $4.00; 6-foot, $450, Ladies! Arrows, plain wood, three feathers; 24-inch, $1.50 per doz.; 25-inch, $1.75 per doz. Gent’s arrowa, lain wood, three feathers, 25-inch, $1.75 ; 28-inch, fo per doz. Superior polished and painted, $2, 93, $4, $5, $6 per doz. Ladies’ gloves with round tips, $1.25; gent’s, $1.50 each. Ladies’ arm-guards, with elastic, $1.25; gents, $1.59 each. Quivers for hold- ing arrows, with belt, $2 each. Straw targets, hand- somely painted, see above cut, 18-inch, $2; 21-inch, $2.50; 24-inch, $2.75; 30-inch, $4.50; 36-inch, $5, Ebony and rosewood box with quivers, 25c. 50¢, The. each, Tassels, 50c, and 75c, each; bow strings each, 40c.; best, 50c. Tron target stands, $4 each, Archery Book of Rules by mail, 25c. Also on hand and for sale all the necessary woods and trimmings for amateurs to make their own bows. All the above goods are manufactured by me and are war- Tanted. Goods sent C. O. D. to all parts of the country. J. F. MARSTERS, 125 Nassau St., New York, and 55 Court 8t., Brooklyn, aug tf Seydel & Co’s Pocket Hammock. No, 1, weight only 13¢ lbs,; bears 1,300 lbs.;_price $4, A most luxurious Couch, Seat, Swing, Ete. Cilculars may be had by addressing McCOY & CO., 134 and 136 Duane Street, N. ¥ EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Sporting Goods. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS & FISHING TACKLE, HUNTING AND See SUITS, CAMPING Bogardus’ GlassBall Traps. $10.00; Glass Balls, per hundred, $2.40, Sind $2.50 for our ‘‘ Wasp” revolver, 22 cal. 7 shot nickle-plate, warranted, Satisfaction guaranteed. & Send Stamp for Catalogue. WASHBURN & CO., P.O. box 522, 66 JOHN STREET, N. Y, jel4. amusements, Ete. ILMORE’s CONCERT GARDEN. — OPEN EVERY NIGHT IN THE WEEK WITH GILMORE'S GREAT MILITARY BAND. SPECIAL PROGRAMMES SUNDAY EVENINGS. 50 cents admission, Boxes seating four, $3. Zoological Garden. FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, Cpen every day. A large collection of Living Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. Admission 25 cents ; children under twelve, 10 cents. jJané ly pas GREAT NEW YORK AQUARIUM, Broad- Way and 35th street. Open daily from 94, M. to 10?.M. Beautiful Tropical Fishes and Anemones. Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians. Twelve seals, sea lions, 15 sharks, 40 blow fishes, 6 hell-benders, and thousands of other curious marine creatures. Prof. Young, marvelous yentriloquist. Miss Lubin in submarine performances. Delightin! orchestral concerts. Feeding the animals and fishes and other entertaiments. Coney Island Aquarium now open for the summer. Mublicxtions. BINDERS. Get your-fine books bound. Art Journal bound uniform to London publishers’ style, Picturesque america, Art Treasury of Germany and England Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles. all illustrated works, music and magazines in the hest styles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days if required. H. WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED BxXCLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS: Haas. This magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo- gists, is Now in its third volume. It is replete with all that is new or recent in Ornithology and Oology, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birds and eggs. It is jnst the periodical for those making colléctions of birds and eggs for scientific examination, as its columns are constantly furoish- ing duscriptions of the eggs of new and rare species. ea ena te cents 4 year, in advance. Speci- oples and prospectuses only on recei Stamp. Address, y ce ba 8. L, WILLARD & CO., Oneida st., UticayN, Y. je7 400 Guus, Rifles, Cte. SPORTSMEN Will find a select assortment of Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, And all goods appertaining thereto, Special Attention is Invited to Our New SMITH’S PATENT REVOLVERS, Tn four sizes of 22, 32, 88 and 41-100 cals, This new and elegant Arin combines simplicity durability, a perfect interchange of all its parts, ‘The most critical inspection in process of mannufac- ture, and with its patent improvements, make it the Most Desirable Revolver in the Market. A OOMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF MAYNARD RIFLES, SHOT GUNS, ETC, Send for Circular, FOWLER & FULTON, NO. 300 BROADWAY, N. ¥. Henry Fouuron, M, Fowner, THREE BARRELED Breech-Loading Guns. (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a Hght and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, giving to sportsmen the very thing so often wanted all kinds of shooting. Represented by W, Holberton, 102 Nassau street, New York. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER, Sept. 30:6m Lisle, Broome Co., N. Y. Sportsman's Depot. 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He is a goodly prince: In his royal robe of red and gold,” Like a sultan’s, rich with sheeny tints, How he darts through the water cold! A kingly home is his: The sparkling pool in the mad spring stream | Name me the palace brighter than this In the silvery ripple’s gleam, Ah, 7tis a glory rare, With footstep soft, and with bated breath, To tempt the king from his fasiness fair, And battle him unto the death! He dies aa monarchs die Who of dastardly fear give no sign, But fight for life till their latest sigh— Royal proof of his royal line! Ye who extol the town, ake its wealth, its pride, its fleeting joys, Tts mansions high, with their fronts of brown, Tts beauty, its fashions, its toys. But give me rod and reel, The wee strong line ard the keer-ba*bed hook; Give me the joy all true fishers feel Who vanquish the King of the Brook ! M, A. KINGSFORD. +a Anglimania. “i hears was, when the approach of spring infused a quicker : life into these yeins—when the warming of the sun and the singing of purling streams sent me, with lithe limbs, up among the hills and high valleys, a devotee of that edifying religion taught by St. Izaak—the Art of Angling. ' «That true joy that anglers feel” is little known by him who sits the live long day with his legs dangling over a dusty wharf feeling for flounders with a hoop-pole and chalk-lme; nor yet by him, who, “ rocked on the rolling deep,” till his very ‘stomach goes out of him, tugs away ata cod, or eke a halibut, . dill his fingers are worn to the bone, by much grabbing and " gripping of the line, and flourishing of the gaff and the ‘ mun- tle,” Doubtless, the hearing something drop in the dust be- hind one, ‘‘flat as a flounder,” hasits little satisfactions —with ‘reference to the frying-pan. ‘The writer has himself experi- enced the laborious rapture of the strife in snaking and being snaked alternately by a fifty-pound cod or a two hundred- _ pound halibut under the disadvantages of a strong tide, a forty fathom line and a five-pound lead; and he is able to say it is yery like undergoing comfort. But after finishing a work of this kind, ] never, when the season came around, felt an un- controllable desire to go back and do it again. But if there is anything in this world capable of affording unalloyed happiness, it's what the Shepherd, in ‘‘The Noctes,” calls ‘throwing the flee” for the speckled denizens of the clear brooke and cool lakes. And he who has the gift, and has once acquired the skill, requisite to success, will prize this ‘above all sports, He will become possessed of an anglimania. He will never see the glint of clear water put that he will look, haply, for the rainbow flash of, the trout or listen for his spiteful break and quick plunge ashe takes the flying game. " And the true angler will take no more delight in looking upon a weedy pickerel-pond or a bullhead slue than in contemplat- | ing the black flood of Styx or Cocytus: The trout, though a fastidious epicure, is greedy; and, if you ‘know how to do it, and where to look for him, can be caught ‘at almost all times and sessons, and even through the ice. Tt is the custom in many places as soon as the snow is nearly gone and the ground thawed enough to dig worms, to sally forth eager for the first haul, and by soaking at the bot- tom of deep pools to catch a mess of trout. The poor, half- starved fish, not yet recovered from spawning, dull and stupid, Manage to gorge the bait and are, with scarce astruggle, lifted out upon the bank, ‘Their heads look large, their bodies are hin and flabby, their colors dim, and, as a luxury for the Sipe NEW YORK, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1877. table, they are hardly up to a sucker from the same waters. And yet these pot-poachers carry them home—usually with a few big chubs to grace (grease) the “string’—cook them with boar-pork in order to get a ‘* game flavor,” crack Jersey cham- pagne over them, and boast of their exploits in trout fishing! Then there is another class of trout fishers—save the mark !— who, from April to November, plunge into small streams with nets, baskets, lines, poles, etc., and literally ‘‘clean them out.” And you will hear these fellows, too, brag over the splendid lot of trout they caught, Caught—Hh! If I were a keeper of sheep, and not of fish, and had such fellows for neighbors, I should hope they wouldn’t get sick of fish and begin to hanker after mutton. In most waters in*New York State the trout does not begin to take the fly in a manner satisfactory to the adept until— varying in different waters—from the Ist of June to the ist of July. Indeed, my experience would put these limits nearly a month later. But on the southern slope of Long Island they affect to kill trout with the fly as early as the ist of March; and in the celebrated Caledonia Spring it is said they may be killed in that way every month in the year. The trout, in brooks, is neyer in perfection until, leaving the slug- gish waters, he is found in the rifts, and in lakes and deep rivers in the spring-holes. Then it is that he begins to jump at the natural fly, and, after a few hot days and muggy nights, becomes capable of verifying that rather spry comparison expressed by the phrase, ‘“‘quickr’n lightning.” If the “Culprit Fay” had been con- demned (instead of thrusting a dipper under the clumsy leap of a sturgeon) to catch one of the diamond drops under the rainbow arch of a trout, when in his prime he flips a fly, it is altogether probable that his high crime and misdemeanor of loving a mortal maid, would have been unatoned for still. In fact, it is possible that he would have given up the task in despair, and have gone and done it again just like any mortal. For my part I struggle against the seductions of spring mornings, April showers and May suns. Even the glory of the apple blossoms cannot now entice me to the stream’s side with minnow, grub, wormor spinner. But when the delicious air is laden with the aroma of the red clover blooms, sweet be- yond all ‘‘the spicy gales of Araby the blest,” then on some day, when a haze dims the brightness of the sun and a light cloud now and then hides his reddening disk, a warm southern or western breeze the while just curling the surface of the pools and broad shallows, set me down with a slow mate that loves “to go a angling,” by some generous stream where saw-mills and tanneries and nets and sheep thieves are not, and then leave me ‘lapped in Elysium.” And now for the tackle. Fora bait-rod you may use any- thifig except a fly-rod. Fly-rods may be of any weight from the heayy ones for salmon down to those weighing six ounces | for trout. Doubtless the strongest rod for its weight and the lightest rod for its strength is the Hexagonal, or six-splint bamboo; and these, as I think, are made in their perfection by Leonard, of Bangor, and Doctor Fowler, of Ithaca, N. Y. In length the rod should be from nine feet to eighteen feet. The latter is the length prescribed in “The Complete Angler.” Those who have become habituated to any length will be apt to prefer that. Thirty years ago or 80 I found in the wilds of Pine Creek, in the month of June, genial old gentleman whose religion was trout fishing. He was a brother of that Richard D, Davis, of Poughkeepsie, whose eloquence in the Hard Cider Campaign of 1840 charmed and carried away cap- tive all hearts, whether of friend or foe ; and whose maiden speech in the House of Representatives, Henry Clay and his compeers tan from the Senate Chamber tohear. This disciple of St. Izaak had a wilderness of all sorts of fishing apparatus. But his glory was a Conroy rod with a multiplier which held a hundred yards of line. his rod was a chef d’oubre of workmanship in those days, and when put tegether was twenty-one feet long, Interpel- lated by a native wherefore he used ‘‘such a long fish pole,” he said he had been told that the townships about there severally had a regulation prohibiting non-residents from en- tering within their bounds and catching trout ; and he had had this rod made so as to stand in one township and fish in the one adjoining. Tt isa triumph of artandastreak of good luck for the | best fabricator to produce a fly-rod that shall be perfect in all its parts. Some, like a rheumatic man, are stifl in the joints, —— ea Volume 9.—No, 6- No, 111 Fulton St., N. ¥. and recoil from the spring with a harsh jar, which is com- municated to the hand. Some others, looking like the very doubles of the former, are so elastic and so lithe that the hand will feel the pitch and the recoil no more than it would the graceful swinging of the pendules of the willow. The rod must not be too yielding toward the hand, for then the motion will be weak, but so graduated that a quick turn of the wrist will send an increasing wave of motion to the tip as quickly as the brain sends its volition through the neryes. The reel, like a woman, may be single or a multiplier, I used for many years a Conroy multiplier—the best in its day—but far too heayy. Now, the Orvis perforated, the Celluloid and Doctor Fowler's hard rubber reel, the last weighing only one ounce for a trout rod, are all that can be asked for ease and perfection of work. The line should be smooth and strong and small, and as heavy as possible in proportion to the size. Smallness and weight are well obtained by a silk line, braided, saturated with a paint com- posed of white lead and oil, and brought to a lead-color by lamp-black, The line for trout should not be less than thirty yards. Good fly-fishers differ as to the best length of the cast- ing line and the number of flies. I have always used on ponds and large streams a casting-line of ten feet, with three flies. In small streams a yard anda half or two yards with one or two flies is better, Now for the flies, “Hie labor, hoe opus est.” Tt 18, no doubt, a fine thing to be competent to sit down ona mossy bank and out of your omnium gatherum of white crows’ fea- thers, green monkey’s fur, etc., construct a fly just like the living one there on the stream. But [have found it bestto buy’ of those who knew how to tie afly better than I did, Beyond comparison, the most durable, the most life-like, and in all respects the best fies I had ever seen down to some ten years ago were made by John McBride or in his family. He was 4 dweller by the Caledonia Spring. I could tell one of his flies from any other as far as I could see it—and so could a trout, In ‘“‘fly fyssheynge with an angle,” as Dame Juliana Berners hath it, some prefer to fish up and some down stream. A good angler or fly-fisher will fish up or down, as pleases him or the trout; or if requisite will take his game on the flank. Other things being equal I prefer fishing down. Now, miate, a few casts on a piece of barren water to straight- en yourline. A dozen yards below, the stream sparkles over a rift, and, growing deeper, eddies under a half immersed log, and then opens into a handsome pool below. Moying care- fully and keeping the flies from the ground by springing the rod back and forth as I go, when arrived at just the right spot, I let the gay deceivers fall upon the rift. A bright flash and a quick splash and the wrist—not the arm from the shoulder or even the elbow—answers to the sight and sound as instantaneously assight and hearing. The elastic rod responds to the signal and the trout is hooked. At the same instant the tip and the arm goup, the rod bends toa parabola. What a flutter! Keel the tip down, holding him there. No chance to play him here. It will not do to let him flounce long with the advantage of this current, nor will it do to let him down under the log into the pool. It is clear that he must come out. But the rod cannot lift him, How? The beach is low and gravelly ; step backward, lower the tip and snake him out by sheer strengthof the line. Auld Johnny’s tackle is true, and there he comes throwing himself end oyer end. Hurrah! A thrust of a penknife in the neck— that is kindness and mercy—and in a wisp of grass he lies in the creel. Silver and green and gold; beautiful! Thirteen ounces ayoirdupois. All this while—and it wasn’t long—my slow mate by a flank movement has hooked the match of mine in the pool below, and haying room to play has stepped in with the game, and is carefully playing and taking all the chances. The trout goes this way and that with a desperate rush, but the steady and unrelenting elasticity of the rod checks and turns him, until, tamed at last, he floats, wearied and despairing, to the hand of the patient angler, almost. He is just carefully putting his hand on the capture, and, in stooping, has incautiously given alittle slack line, Kerwhollup! The little hook, worn loose by long playing, drops out, and my mate’s expectant hand shuts upon water. Reader, you may think Job had his patience pretty well tried, but we don’t read of anything like this, Now I remember me that I am @ cripple, and we hirple - 103 along down stream. Still! There was a rise, down where the water taking a deep swirl under the overhanging rock forms 4 handsome pool shallowing toward us to the shore. Wait a minute, till he gets settled. Now! My mate's flies fall, light as snow flakes, right over the spot where the hungry fellow broke. Jewrewsalem! Three jump clear out of the water, Mate isa little startled, and for an instant his right hand for- gets its cunning. He only hooks one, and that a light one, which he lifts easily to hand. Tho other two were whoppers. We draw caréfully back out of sight and seat ourselves ** sw tegmine fagi.” Mate declares he'll never givyé a big trout any slack again, and lamenting hisluck, we while away a quarter of an hour, This time we practice a little strategy, We divide our forces, I give mate the post of honor—the attack in front. I hobble a circuit, and, approaching aboye, take po- sition to charge the rear. One! The casting lines are tossed from the thumb and finger of the left hand; up goes the tip with a jerk, and ten yards out behind go the flies. Two! Forward, out over the pool a yard abovyeit they go, and, slightly recoiling, fall upon the water side by side like insects wearied with a lone flicht. The monarchs of the pool cannot endure that. Splash, plash, how the water flies and foams. We have them both. No slack this time; and, after a long labor of love, we lay them in our creels. Starry and mottled sides, scarlet fins and roge- pink bellies; one pound four and one pound six. Again we move gently down the stream. There the caprici- ous brook sheers to the left and eats in under an alder-shaded hank, bound and kept in place by the interlaced roots. —+@§>— For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, OW THE SAUBLE. HAD often heard of the great sport incident to the pursuit and capture of the celebrated grayling, but had looked upon him as a sort of mythological specimen akin to the sea serpent or dolphin of old. I had heard of him as a bold, free biter, gamy as a trout, and of a flavor equal, if not superior, to his speckled congener. Among my acquaintances none had ever seen him, so | could get no light from that source. Taking down my ‘‘Fishing Tourist” and ‘Sportsman's Gazetteer,” I gleaned a little information relative to T/ymai- lus tricolor. J found that he existed nowhere in America, but in the northern part of the southern peninsula of Michi- gan, in the Mainstee, Au Sable, Muskegon, and a few smaller creeks and rivers. But that was a long way from home, and Lneyer dared hope to match myself against this noble game fish. Be that as it may, when I received an invitation from a friend in Jackson, Mich,, to join a party bound for Higgins’ Lake and fhe Au Sable River, there to camp, rest, and try the realities of the grayling fishing, I dropped everything, and the ‘7th of August, 1877, found me en route for Jackson. Arriving at Jackson I found my friend awaiting me. A day of busy packing followed, and we were off via the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw and Mackinaw division of the Michigan Central Railway (through the courtesy of the superintendent we were provided a, special car ata merely nomindl cost). Our party consisted of about twenty-five ladies and genile- men, and a merricr company one seldom gees. Give me young married people for real fun, After leaving Bay City we were soon in the pine weods; past saw mills, lumber piles and rafts of logs we sped, getting occusional glimpses of burned tracts, where charred and blackened tree-trunks, standing naked and desolate, pave token of the terrible work of recent forest fires. The smoke hing in thick masses ahead of us, and soon we were plunging: through a tract of burning woodland. ‘The heat was intense; windows were dropped, and the curious who stood on the platform were only too glad to retreat within the cars. This was soon passed, and, emerging into the pleasant sunlight, the ladiés insisted upon a ride on the pilot. In yain anxious young husbands dilated on the folly and danger incident to such a proceeding, So, under the careful guidance of the conductor, they enjoyed this novel way of riding, and with the exception of disheyelled tresses, an occasional grease spot and an uncomfortable ringing in the head, were none fhe worse for the experience, Highty-six miles from Bay City the station of Pere Cheney was reached. Here we were, indeed, in the heart of the wilderness, Long reaches of pine woods stretched away in every direction, the home of the deer and the bear, Our anorting, panting locomotive looked strangely out of place in the midst of this primeval solitude. Cheney’s consists of two hotels, a large saw-mill, a school house, a country store, and a number of dwelling houses, The place isnew and situated on a gentle elevation, with pure, balsamic ‘air, After an early supper we started in lumber wagons for Higgins’ Lake, eight miles distant, arriving there at dusk. ‘This is a lovely sheet of water seven miles in length by four in width, and is hemmed in on all sides by forests. Deer are plenty, and numbers of them are shot by fire hunt- ing from a boat, as they come down to the lake to drink or to escape the torment of the fires, The lake strongly recom- mends itself to pleasure seekers and persons in quest of health. Its merits are complete isolation, fine springs, good perch and bass fishing, natural advantages for bathing, the water being perfectly clear and pure, while the bottom is the whitest sand, It is also safe for ladies and children to boat upon, being shallow for forty rods from shore. ‘The balsamic odor of the pines and spruces, which one inhales at eyery respiration, is of great benefit to those suffering from pulmonary difficulties ; and all through these extensive pineries may be found con- sumptives deriving benefit from this life-impregnated air. A few happy days at Camp Jackson sufficed for W. and T, and so bidding the friends good-by one fine morning, we were off for the Au Sable—or, in the vernacular, Sauble. Re- tracing our old route through the forest we arrived at the sta- tion at noon, whence we again took the road which intersects the State road, seventeen miles from Cheney’s. This latter crosses the peninsula east and west, from Lakes Michigan to Huron. Cheney’s is undoubtedly the centre of all that region, taking in parts of Crawford and Roscommon counties, and will, 1 think, in time, become an important point of Michigan. After a ten-mile drive over a gently rolling country, varied by alternate patches of woodland and open, we arrived at the cabin on the bank of the Au Sable, erected by Mr. Cheney for the accommodation of sportsmen. Here we were left in charge of that prince of guides and polemen, Mr, John Jenkins, called for short, Jack; and right here let me say to any one who contemplates visiting the Au Sable for fishing or hunting, that Jack's cabin is situated in the midst of the best grayling ground on the river, and near some of the best cross- ways for deer. Jack himself is a ekillful poleman, hunter and cook; has a good dry cabin with comfortable bunks, staunch, well-made boats, and, best of all, he is not afraid of a wetting. This last is a great accomplishment for an Au Sable poleman, for when the boat, in shooting a rapid, becomes a trifle un- manageable, the alternative is for one to get out and draw the boat from the suction, or for all to get wet. Jack boasts that he ‘* never ducked 4 man yet;” and with him to detach, you will seldom lose a leader. The Au Sable at our cabin is a stream of perhaps thirty yards in width and averaging from one fo six feet in depth, with a current like a millrace. Rapid follows rapid in quick succession, varied by an occasional swirling eddy where per- haps a fallen tree heés just far enough beneath the surface to show the jagged crests of its gnarled branches above the water, rising like a bristling chevawa de frise. It takes a quick and dextrous hand at the setting pole to pass these unscathed. I remember noticing a boat wedged tightly under one of these snaps, where some poor voyageu? had been spilled. , and I seated ourselves in the bow with rods, pipes and tobacco, and straw hats stuck full of flies, while Jack occupied the stern with setting pole aud anchor, ready to land fish, ad- just flies, impale hoppers or get out and wade, if such a thing need be to prevent aswamp. Pushing out into the current we were soon gliding down the river, when the rattling of the anchor chain and an admonitory ‘' Now, boys!” from Jack, warned us that the time for our first cast had come. With a brown hackle and a snell baited with a kicking hopper whipped on our leaders, we cast. A rise, a strike, a little jerk to fasten him as we do the troutin New York, you know, and he was off; another and another cast, but with the same result. A few words of advice from Jack and we tried again. This time we had him sure, for by simply holding the rod stiff he firmly hooked himself the instant he struck the fly. How he did fight! How our reel did buzz and our nine-ounce rod bend under that frantic tugging! We were sure, as we played him back and forth, that he would go fifteen inches, but when we reeled him in all tired and submissive, and Jack lifted him out, imagine our surprise to find a fish only about eight inches in length. ; Having learned the lesson we profited by if, and soon the well—s compartment in the centre of the boat haying a hole in the bottom to let in the water—was a pretty sight. LI never enjoyed such fishing; it was the acme of refined gport and equal to trout fishing every whit, During our forenoon’s fishing W-. andT simultaneously got heavy strikes, So well did our captives use their ‘* crowning glories” (dorsal fins) that against the heavy current we could hardly budge them. After playing them in the usual manner we reeled themin, when a cry from Jack, '‘ You have both got dubs (doublets),” explained the heavy pull, and we each drew in a ten and a twelve inch grayling, both flies and grass- hoppers having been seized at the same instant. So we angled until 3P. ., and then came back to camp highly pleased with our first day's work among the grayling. Thus the happy days passed on; we were always successful and the sport Deyer cloyed. So when we bid Jack ahd the little log cabin on the hanks of the Au,Sabla farewell,jand rode through the quiet moonlit woods to Cheney’s Station, it was with a feeling of regret and a firm resolve to repeat the trip, if possible, another year. 1 found the most killing fly for August a brown hackle; but anything not t20 gaudy willdo very well. To illustrate: Jack used a tuft of hair from the back of a ‘‘yaller dog,” orna- mented with a slip of spruce hen feather to take off the curse, and it proved yery taking. Grasshoppers abound along the banks and are about equal toa fly as a successful lure. I would advise a light, single-handed rod a trifle stiffer than the ordinary trout red. Stranger, don’t imagine you will find any worms up there; there are none smaller than a massasanger, end these are awiul searce, but very taking when you find them. In all the accounts that have ever come under my notice relative to grayling angling, the advice is to proceed exactly the same asin trout fishing; but experience has taught me that in several essential points the method differs. Every fisherman knows that early morning and late in the afternoon is the time for trout, Not so with the grayling. In August 9 A. mM. is early enough and 10 better, "Then the small fish begin to rise, the larger ones coming later as the day wears on, until between twelve and one the largest are biting, and the sport is at its height. Again, when a trout takes the fly or bait, owing to the hardness of his mouth, it is necessary to strike him hard with a turn of the wrist to fasten the hook. On the contrary, when the grayling, whose mouth is small, tender and sensitive, strikes the fly, he is fairly hooked. Then keep a gentle strain on, never letting up or allowing any slack until the landing net is under him. It is better to fish down Stream, whether in a boat or wading, as in the rapid current of the Au Sable it allows of a better cast. The grayling is not so Wary as the trout—the little disturbance one makes in wading or poling amounts to nothing. A good trout fisherman, unac- quainted with the habits of the grayling and attempting to fish in the Au Sable, would err in his selection of the favorable spots for a cast. Ifound by experience that the deep shady pvols and whirling eddies were not the haunts of the grayling, but in the rapids and long sunny reaches of semi-rapid water, there he may lie ready to take the tempting lure. The most eftectual way when one wishes to killa large num- ber of fish is to wade, but it is hard work and wet work; and, as you have no earthly use for more than you can eat, and lave no way to keep them alive as you do when fishing from a boat, the latter way is far preferable. Eastern sportsmen desiring to take this trip will find Au- ust the best month for grayling. Tale Great Western Rail- way to Detroit, Michigan Oentral to Bay City, thence north eighty-six miles by Mackinaw Division Michigan Central Railway to Cheney’s, where you will find Mr. Cheney always ready with teams to take you to the river, and at the cabin door Mr. John Jenkins will stand with open arms and a fried prayling, Both these gentlemen are very moderate in their charges, and a fortnight may here be enjoyed that will beat all past experiences in fishing. Deer are very plenty along the Au Sable, and in season much sport may be had in their pur- suit. Jack has a good dog and knows all the runways, and many a tale did he unfold to our admiring ears of how he shot this or that buck. There are a few mosquities and punkies along the river, but not enough to inconvenience one. Write to G. M. Cheney, Pere Cheney, Crawford Co., Mich., or John Jenkins, Esq., same address, for all information, and when you go, you are sure of game and fishin abundance and a jolly good time. H. W. D. L. a THE DUCK PASSES OF SHAKOPEE. F the many ‘‘ passes,” the largest one in point of game, known as the “Big Fly,” ig situated about three miles below the city of Shakopee, on the north side of the Minne- sota River, and is easy of access by either land or water. It is a narrow neck of meadow bottom, dry at all times in the ducking season, and situated between two very long rice lakes. The grass on this meadow is cut in due season and stacked on the hishest ridges. or near a creek—Murphy’s ereek coming out of the easterly end of the westward lake. ‘These hay- stacks generally serve the duck hunter as blinds or shelter, About the latter part of September and through October the feathered game occupy these rice lakes in large numbers, pass- ing over this strip of Jand from one to the other, in almost continual flight. On Saturday evenings when the railroad shops and foundries are closed, this pass is well occupied by Machinists and laborers, who keep up a continuous fusillade until dark, that would almost lead a stranger to believe that the Chippeway and Sioux Indians were fighting another battle on this, their historic ground. Their last engagement on this ground was some fifteen years ago, when a large number of either tribe was wiped out. Quite a number of citizens wit- nessed this frightful butchery, even contributing powder and ball to the Sioux and taking care of their wounded. ‘To de- scribe the flight of ducks on a cloudy evening during the latter part of October, when they gather together in great numbers preparing to leave for a warmer climate, would be something beyond the power of my pen; it is simply immense. Thou- sands of birds are on the wing, flying mostly in an easterly di- rection; and later, asthe day-light begins to fade into the gray of the evening, one would think from the terrific flights that the birds were aiming at the hunters heads, for often we have to “duck” our heads to escape being knocked over, Standing near the west end of the eastern lake, the ducks be_ gin to drop in their flight, frequently flying so low that the dogs bound into the air to catch the birds. Hvyery one who has spent an evening at this piss bas expressed astonishment at the number of ducks on the wing, which in appearance re_ semble rather the flight of wild pigeons. I have shot on this pass for five years, and have bagged as many as thirty-seven black headed ducks inan hour. Very often we get.a good flight of mallards mixed with spoon bills, and it is the sports- man’s delight to bring to the ground these fat and plump birds; sometimes they fall so hard that they rebound many feet in 5 7 é i S eatietis from St. Paul, who frequent these passes, often fill alight buggy box full of ducks in a couple of hours’ shoot- ing. But the most successful days are when the Indians are on the lakes with their canoes, gathering rice or shooting, fo ‘ e FORE Di HK L then the birds keep up a continual flight, and, in their confu- sion, huddle go closely together that it seems almost murder to | shoot them, wi... Occasionally a good flight of geese and brant is seen also a species of duck which is here called the ‘‘ canvas back,” as it resembles that famous Chesapeake duck in all but the bill, which is narrow and of a grayish color. Stemmer’s Pass is next best to the Big Fly, and is situated about five miles below the city, on the same side of the river with it and in close proximity to the Bloomington Orossing—a flag station on the St. P. and §, C. R. R.—and is in high favor | \ with the St. Paul sportsmen, as it is easy of access from the city by a good road over the level prairie. This passis named after the owner of the premises, a very kind old Duitscher gen- tleman, who delights to entertain visitors, and throws his shooting grounds open to all comers. The next in prominence are the famous Bloomington Lake passes, eight miles distant and reaching as far down as Hamil- ton Station; and, last, but not least, is the Little Fly, within a mile and a half from our city, on the north side of the river. Many of our citizens frequent this place on account of its close proximity to town, and a great many birds are bagged on fay- orable evenings, and he that has a staunch retriever obtains the greatest number of birds, as they usually fall into places inaccessible to man. The prospect for shooting this season is excellent, as we have had an almost continual drought, drying up all the smaller lakes and ponds—except those mentioned which are fed from innumerable springs situated at the foot of the Hiden Prairie ridge. Ducks of all descriptions have been hatched here in large numbers, and the shooting season will open in afew days. ‘The season for prairie chickens is in full blast, and carloads go by here on both the railroads coming from the Glencoe prairies by way of the Hastings & Dacotah R. R., and the big western prairies near St. James and Made- lia on the St. P.&§S. C. R. R.. A couple of St. Paul sport- ing gentlemen were shooting on this latter road as far as lowa lately, and attempted to ship their birds—some 275 in num- ber—across the State line into our State, contrary to the siat- utes made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the State of lowa, which prohibits said shipment except at the rate of five dollars for each and every bird so shipped. ‘They compromised the matter for a round thousand dollars, . Shakopee, Minn., Aug. 28, 1877. Rusticus. captured being estimated as more than a thousand. ‘The Gali- fornia Fish Commissioners have requested of Prof. Baird eyes consignment of 100,000 to be sent at the expense of e State. ae ann Mancursrer, N. A., Sept. 1, 1877. Epitor Forysr ann Srream: Iilness has prevented me for a month from writing you a short sketch of the progress of fish culturcin New Hampshire, and I fear my notes may be some of them stale, but they may be of interest to some of your readers. On the 16th of J uly; my colleague Powers and I, aecompanied by Mr. FE. B. Hodge, of Plymouth, N. H., visited the hatching pond of Mr. Tom- kinson, at Livermore's Falls, on the Pemigewasset, about four niles above Plymouth, fo ascertain if it would be a suitable site for a State Hatching House for salmon, the Legislature at its late session having made an appropriation of $1,000 for building such a house, and the Mass. Commissioners having agreed to join us inthe matter and bear half the expenses, for the purpose of restocking the Merrimac and Connecticut rivers with this noble fish. We had also another object in view, vi2., fo ascertain the presence of the young salmon placed in the river in the summer of ’76, from the Penobscot ova obtained in the autumn of "75. This was soon decided, as it took Mr. Hodge but a very short time to land halfa dozen lively young fellows between four and five inches long, and one or two somewhat longer, who were soon returned uninjured to the river and sent off rejoicing. The next day Powers went with me up the B. C. & M.R. R. thirty miles to Warren, on the Bakus River branch, where he soon established the fact that, as the boys say, ‘‘the river was full of them.” Wealsolooked at some springs there, but decided that Livermore’s Falls was the better place, and on the Tthof August Messrs. Powers and Hayes, accompanied by Commissioners Brackett and French, of Mass., visited the spot, confirmed our decision, and secured. on favorable terms from Mr. Tomkinson, ayten-years’ lease of the Springs with all the necessary land for the hatching house, pond, etc., etc., and contracted for the immediate erection of a hatching house, so as to use it this autumn for hatching 400,000 California Salmon, which Prof. Baird has kindly promised to the two States of Massachusetts and New Hamp- shire, and 20,000 land locked salmon which we also expect from Maine through his kindness. We shall also follow Seth Green's example, and hatch all the brook tront we can for distribution to our sadly depleted streams, which ignorant and selfish fellows calling themselves sportsmen are fast depopu- lating, What do you say to Mr. Hodge’s solemn statement that he weighed a basket of 200 trout bronght in to Plymouth this summer, and found the weight just three pounds! Had there been eight less of them, or 192 trout, they would have scaled just = ounce each! Do you wonder that our streams are cleaned out ? : We propose to give our whole attention to the Merrimac River at present, until the fishways at Iolyoke and Turners Falls are made passable. The Holyoke fishway is a failure, because its mouth is too far down stream where the fish can. not find it, and it has got to be cut off in the middle and bent back to the foot of the dam—as has been done at Lawrence— before it will be of any use. The Lawrence fishway is aif right, and by enlarging the openings of the Foster fishway at Amoskeag Falls, we have made it passable so that many large sulmon haye been seen this summer away up in the Pemize- wasset. A friend of mine saw five lying side by side under the bridge at Plymouth, three weeks since, and they have been seen jumping Livermore’s Falls, where we propose to put, our pond. We shall build anew Brackett fishway at Amos- keag before next season, so as to be as perfect as possible. Meanwhile we have not been idle in other directions, Messrs. Hays and Powers havetransplanted a number of blacl bass from Sunapee Lake and Wakefield Pond, where they have. bred very rapidly, to other waters in the State; and the last week in July Mr. Powers and I took 200,000 shad from Holyoke to the Upper Merrimac in two successive trips, plac- ing 100,000 in the Winnepesaukee River, just above Tilton, and 100,000 in the Contoocook River in Hopkinton with but a very slight loss in transportation. My son, Mr. 8. §. Webber, met us at Gharlestown, N. H., where he was visiting, with a fresh relay of ice, so that, in spite of the heat, we were able to keep our water at about 67 deg. the whole trip. We succeeded in getting a commission authorized by the Legislature and appointed by the Goyernor in July to act with us in preparing a new code of game and fish laws this winter, to be submitted to the next Legislature, and hope to fet some- thing nearly right, as the commission are all sood Sportsmen, while two of them are keen lawyers, and the third ig a mem- ber of the Governor's council. ‘‘Somuch for Buekingham”— —T have no doubt you will say ‘* Off withhis head,” for Thave spun out my yarn unwittingly. Yours yery truly, SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To Our Customers and the Public: In reply to the damaging reports which haye been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘ dealers” who are unable to compete with us at. our reduced prices, we have issued a cireular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bissert & Mariuson, —[Ado, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. Hish Culture. , Lrrrer From Sera GreEen.—Rochester, Aug. 29.—I wish to caution people against drawing off old mill ponds during warm weather, or at; any other time, unless they draw them off very slowly. If the gates are hoisted and the water comes down with a rush, it will kill all the fish for a half mile down the stream. It stirs up allthe old decayed stuff in the stream, and is death to eyerything in the water below fora long dis- tance. Last week the State Ponds at Caledonia came near losing all their breeding fish. The head of the stream is about one mile above the ponds. Half of the water comes out of the ground at the head of the stream anda dam was put across the creek, sixty years ago, about forty rods from the spring, making a pond of several acres. It is full of moss and all sorts of animalcule. Last week, the owner of the pond open- ed the gates and let the water down with a rush. It killed all the trout in the stream for a half mile below, and if it had not been for many large springs coming in on both sides of the creek, all the trout m the stream and ponds would haye been killed; and it would take many years to restock the ponds as they are now. We have a large stock of brook trout that we use for breeders for stocking the waters of this State, We have the following kinds that we have raised from the egg: A. great many salmon trout, some of them weighing nine pounds; we have’ a large number of California salmon, from one to three years old—the largest weighing one pound ; Ken- nebec salmon from one to five years old, the largest weighing two and one-half pounds; California brook trout, two years old, the largest weighing one-half pound. We have graylinge two years old, of our own raising, that are one foot long. We have a hybrid, a cross between the Californla salmon and brook trout, which is one and a half years old, and five inches long. We have also a cross between e salmon trout and a whitefish. We have eighteen ponds well filled with the above different kinds of fish, besides many boxes and troughs filled with the young. Spru GREEN. ++ Waat's in an OystrR.—Apropos of the advent of the oys- ter, the Cape Ann Advertiser has been looking at our gustatory friend through a microscope : Open an oyster, retain the liquor in the lower or deep shell, and if yiewed through a microscope, it will be found to con- tain multitudes of small oysters, covered with shells and swimming nimbly about—one hundred and twenty of which extend but aninch. Besides these oysters, the liquor contains a variety of animalcules and pyramids of three distinct spe- cies of parasites. Sometimes their light represents a bluish star about the centre of the shell, which will be beautifully luminous in g dark room. Sam. Waeuperr. ++ —______—_- Nevapa.—There is great mortality among the fish in the Garson River. * CDH CatrrorntA.—The Sacramento Fish Commissioners have in+ stituted prosecution against the salmon fishermen for wholes sale violation of the fish lawa, —_ ———— np i Gatural History. CRAWFISH. HE habits of the crawfish (Astaews) differ somewhat with the species, For instance, those found in Canada and the Northeastern States (4. dartonii) prefer stony brooks, where they love to hide during the day, as I think they are all more or less nocturnal, while the A. mississippiensis of the Western States burrows vertically as well as laterally, and builds a cylinder or well on top of the ground, often ten inches high, where it ascends during a rise of the water, which it likes to leave at times. I have seen these mounds or burrows on the rolling prairies of Kansas, five miles from any visible stream; and it is well known to the frontiersmen that m digging a well it is safe to follow a crawfish hole down, as if is believed that they come up from an underground stream, or Stratum of water, instead of crawling over the prairie and burrowing down, This species is larger than the other, often measuring four and a half inches, while A. burtonit seldom if ever exceeds three. They breed much as the lobsters do; z. é., the female carries the eggs in the appendages under her fail until they hatch, but differing from the lobster in the young undergoing no metamorphosis as most other decapods do, The sexes are distinct, and differ in the structure of the abdominal appendages, the first pair being soft in the female, who also has the genital orifices at the basis of the middle pair of legs, while those of the male are at the basis of the last pair. JI noticed in some eggs that I hatched this year thalj the embryo was coiled in the egg with the ventral outward, and the yolk or umbilicus appeared to be behind, but was called away and did not complete the observations, as they were all hatched on returning. They are great nuisances about fish ponds, especially in clay, where their burrow never closes, but remains a permanent drain. Dams and bridges have been destroyed by their undermining, and why your correspondent wishes to intro- duce them 1 do not know, unless for the fable. ‘They are good boiled or made into a salad, and I often eat them when opportunity occurs to get a quantity of sufficient size. If this is the object, perhaps the Oregon species (_A. oreganus or A. trowlridgit) would be preferable, as they are the largest, I think, of the fresh water forms. One found in the Columbia River is said to have grown to the length of eight inches. They are excellent bait for some fishes—the basses, etc. The name is sometimes spelled crayfish, and, according to Web- ‘ster, ‘‘Is corrupted from O, TH, German—hArebiz, now krebe ; or from, French, eerevisse, which is itself derived from /rehiz,” “and in many places in the interior, notably parts of western New York, Illmois and Indiana, they are locally known as ‘crabs. Dams have been successfully protected from them by facing with saw-dust, or, better yet, spent tan bark, which settles down and fills the hole as fast as made. Freep. Maruur. —_ ee A. Wax with Bars.—A curious story comes from Dog Prairie, St. Charles county, concerning the manner in which the house of Mr. T. J. McAtee has recently become infested with bats. McAtee lives ina double log house, His atten- tion was first directed to the neighborhood of his front gate, at which point he heard innumerable flitting noises like a storm in the distance. He saw what at first he took to be a black cloud approaching, but as it got nearer he realized that it was a horde of bats. As the swarm neared the house it lowered, “and MeAtee instinctively retreated from the formidable enemy, rushed through the front door, closed the shutter and lowered the window sashes. A considerable number found entrance into the room, and MecAtee and a hired man succeeded in killing about one lmndred. On the outside could be heard a tremendous commotion, as if the bats were swarming and fighting among themselyes. McAtee went through the back door into the back yard and around to the south side of the hhous¢, where tie horde had congregated. The scene at the window is described by him to have been of the most extra- ‘ordinary character. ‘The air was filled with myriads of bats, flying and cireling about in all directions and darting against seach other with audible force. A hugeand writhing mass had settled on the window sill, and the entire frame as well as tlic. wooden part of the sash was coyered with them. The weather boarding for at least five feet on each side of the window and from ihe lower logs to the top of the house was covered with “the black throng, A bright light shone through the window panes and everything on the outside was plainly visible. Tthongh the greater part of the invaders showed a preference ‘tor this window, a general inspection showed that they were “distributed over the entire premises. Every outhouse on the Place was either invaded or surrounded. In the stable, where ‘three horses were munching their evening oats, there was a ‘dread pawing and whinnying, and an examination revealed tthe fact that every stall and trough was infested with bats, and MeAtee deemed it a matter of prudence to turr the horses ‘loose in the pasture. The dozs—of which there were six on ithe place—went around howling in dismay at the strange ‘spectacle. ; VAs _ Overcome and confused by this phenomenal visitation, “McAtee finally conceived a plan which resulted in the capture ind death of a very large number of them. The window sash was raised, and thousands rushed in, and in five minutes there was not a vacant spot on ceiling, wall, floor, table, bedpost, bureau or chair. The window was then closed, and McAtee d his hired man began the work of destruction. The two mien were armed with ax helves, and they made fearful havoc among the foe. The slaughter continued an hour and half. The result, by actual count, was 4,103 dead bats, ind their carcasses filled a large barrel which holds over ve bushels. Though this onslaught sreatly diminished the umber of invaders there were still hundreds, and perhaps honsands, of them left, though, owing to the darkness, it 3 found impracticable to make further war on them, Next ing when McAtee awoke not a bat was to be geen, all he surviyors haying disappeared as mysteriously as fi Ree” ° hey TVD Thar ae . ie pS ad AND it seems, however, that the bats were determined to make McAtee’s house their haunt, and the following night they swarmed as formidsably as on their first visit, and over three thousand were killed. ‘I'hey still persist in coming, and up to bis time there have been upward of seventeen thousand slain, and, though there is a visible and gratifying falling off in the number of invaders, they yet infest the premises in sufficient numbers to be very troublesome. It is believed that they come from an immense thicket about ten miles up the Missouri River, where they breed in countless quantities. Itis known that this thicket or swamp is thickly infested with them, and. still hunters have often found them 80 numerous'in certain spots that they could not make head- way without great annoyance. McAtee considers the visita- tion a serious calamity, and is carrying on a relentless war of extermination. 'Dhe invading bat is of the common insectivor- ous species, quadrupedal and with a hody much like that of a mouse, The story is certainly an extraordinary one, and its truth is youched for by sevéral reliable witnesses.—S¢. Lowis Globe Democrat, Sept. 3. hag A JAPANESE Ty THE AQUAEIUM.—A young Japanese student who has been visiting the New York Aquarium describes his visit in a letter to the Zokio Times, July 28. He says : ** But that which interested me personally was the beautiful three-tailed gold fish, solitary, but in his glory, with this label on his tank: ‘‘ The three-tailed Kingiyo—Japan. Offered $2,000.” You know what kindT mean. I should think it was a very fine specimen of our Kingiyo, Its body was not more than two inches long, and was beautifully colored, white and red; but its tail, in three branches, was near four inches long. Is it strange that I felt a sort of kinship existing be- tween. me and this lonely creature on that spot? Iwas at once reminded of Bayard Taylor's experience with the lion at, the Central Park Menagerie. I brought my face close to the tank and whispered in Japanese, ‘‘ Ohayau, Mr. Kingiyo,” when, lo and behold, Mr. Kingiyo made straight to my face, and to me seemed to make signs of recognition at me. Perhaps it was only my nose he recognized, and fook it for a remark- ably inviting bait; and to say the truth, he did nibble affectionately and most tagerly at that organ through the thick partition of the glass tank.” a ORTOLANS.—Your special correspondent, under date, Washington. Aug- 10th, in writing of rail shooting, speaks of those birds as ortolans, Why is this? I haye supposed the ortolan (Emberiza hortwlana) be- longs to the Bunting family, and was not aware that this species (orto- lan) inhabits this country. As their name indicates, they are not a marsh bird, but whose characteristics are quite the reverse of those of the railfamily. If in this, however, I am in error, I shall be glad to be set aright. Again, he says, “ Reed birds, unlike the ortolan, seldom pen- etrate into the interior of this country.” Iam sure your correspondent, upon further inquiry, will find that they quite commonly penetrate the whole interior of this country. I have seen them upon our Nebraska prairies quite frequently during the past ten or twelve years, and they gather in flocks here before starting South, in autumn—the same as 1 observed them in Vermont 25 years ago, Yours truly, Omaha, Aug. 21. 1817. B. HB. Kennepy. [The above writer evidently confounds the bobolink (Doli- choniiz oryzivorus) with sora rail, or ortolan ( Porzona caro- tina). The sorarail we have frequently met on the prairies of Nebraska.—Ep. | - +> —~- Do Fisnzs Hear ?—Apropos of this question, which has already been discussed in Fornsr anp SrrEAM, the experience of Mr. Frank Hale, of Pigeon Cove, Mass., is interesting, as told by the Cape Ann Advertiser ; Mr. Hale, often visited the brook at the rear of his lot and found that articles of food thrown in were eagerly consumed by some eels that inhabited it. Daily feeding the eels established a friendly acquaintance, so that they in time fed directly out of his hand, Latterly, the friendship is so cordial on their part, that when he approaches the brook and makes a sort of whistling noise to call them, they swim briskly up from their haunt down stream, come to his hand held in the water, fondle and play lovingly around his fingers, and eat gratefully and very heartily, too, of the fish and mackerel he brings them ; one large one, fully two feet long, and very large around and heavy ; two smaller ones, who joined the happy family since the old one began the acquaintance ; and one alittle younger, who has come in only lately. The old one is go sociable that he allows Mr. H. to lift him quite out of the water, play with him, passing his slippery form from hand to hand very freely. How much farther this singular acquaintance may be carried does hot yet appear. What subtle link of Darwinian kindred there may be between eelsand humans we shall perhaps know by-and-by. Br — Discust.—A_ writer in the Reswe des Deuw Mondes says that disgust, on ultimate analysis, will be found to be an instinct- ive sentiment of protection, varying with species, and with the alimentation, habits and education of individuals. Tt is in consequence of the hereditary instinct which has apprised our ancestors that certain animals and substances might be danger- oustforus. He points out that disgust sometimes attaches to the total form of objects, and may diminish and become ex- tinct as scientific analysis disjoins the parts of the repugnant whole. Thus a spider, viewed as a whole, is a repulsive crea- ture; but take a leg or an eye of it and study in the micro- scope the marvelous arrangement of those organs, and the sight will awaken admiration instead of disgust. Again, habit is evidently an important factor in feelings of disgust. ‘To eat frogs or snails is repugnant to us, yet we eat without disgust such things as black pudding, tripe, liver, high game and de- cayed cheese. The aversion to horse flesh is not readily ac- counted for, except by habit, + —Inmense flocks of swallows haunt a little copse in West- erly. Hundreds of thousands of these birds gather, filling the air and confusing the mind with their twittering. They come singly, in pairs, by the score, in hundreds, and even in flocks of thousands, until there seems to be no room in the air for more, All at once, as if by magic, they shoot into the copse and disappear. It is really a wonderful sight. Westerly peo- ple visit the place every evening, and many come over even from Watch Hill and Stonington to witness the singular phe- nomenon. They have been known to gather there for a num- a of Beare, but in numbers they excel this year,—Providence OUTTE, —A French ornithologist has taken the trouble to find out at what, hour during the simmer the commonest small birds wake up and begin to sing. The result of his inquiry shows that the earliest riser of allis the greenfinch, who tunes ip at about half past 1 4. m., some hours before the more robust and melodious species of finches are ready for work. The second to put in an appearance is the blackcap, who is to be heard ab half past 2, or thereabouts;and half. an hour later the quail makes his first attempt at a musical performance. Tt is nearly 4 o'clock, and the sun is well above the horizon, before the first real songster appears in the person of the blackbird, who precedes the thrush about half an hour, and the chirp of the robin is about the same length of time before that of the wren. Finally, the house sparrow and the tomtit occupy the last place on the list. OH oOo TorvorsEs as WuArner Inpicarors.—tif there be any truth in, & paper read by a French savant at a recent meeting of the Academy of Sciences in Paris, every well-regulated household should have one or more tortoises about the premises. Accord-. ing to M, Bouchard, tortoises take extraordinary precautions against cold weather. Their instinct tells them in the milder seasons when the thermometer is likely to fall to freezing point, and toward the end of autumn warns them also of the approach of winter. In both cases they take precaution to screen themselves from cold, and by carefully observing them, M. Bouchard has for years becu enabled to regulate his hot~ house. At the end of autumn, when the winter threatens to be severe, tortoises creep deep into the earth, so as to com- pletely conceal themselves from yiew. If, on the contrary, the winter promises to be mild, they scarcely fo down an inch. or two, just enough to protect the openings of their shells. Last January, which was so mild, they even went about. Last month, the thermometer standing at 50 deg. Fahrenheit, our author saw his tortoises creep into the ground, and that, very night the glass fell to 28 deg. Fahrenheit. On the 1st inst., the mercury being at 110 dee. Fahrenheit in the sun, one of the tortoises hid itself; on the following morning: there ‘was hoar frost, se ae) - —The Mt, Sterling, Pa., Democrat says: 4 _—The sea lion in the Coney Island Aquarium was taken sick a few days ago. How to relieve his ailments was a ques- tion that puzzled his keeper. The following devise was finally adopted: A fresh herring was procured and cleansed, it was then filled with castor oil. When it was thrown into the tank, the sea lion seized and swallowed it in a second, and has re- covered his wonted good health, andis now as noisy as ever: = as ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN DURING WEEK END- ING TUESDAY, Sept, 4, 1877.—One night heron (Nyetiarden gardeni), pre» Sented; two gopher tortoises (Testudo carolina), presented ; one alli- gator (4. mississippiens?s), presented: one great horned owl (Bubo vir— ginianus), presented; one llama (Lana perudna), born in garden ; one diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus adwmantus), presented ; two chicken . snakes (Ophibolus getulus), presented 3 one black snake (Boscamon con- strictor), presented ; two glass snakes (Opheosaurus ventralis), present- ed; two alligators (A. mvississipiensis), purchased ; twenty-three gray lizards (S. undulutys), purchased ; seyen chameleons (A. princtpalis), purchased; one whip snake (M,. Hagelliforinis), purchased ; one green snake (Cyclophis vernalis) purchased. ARTHUR E, Brown, Gen?l Supt, ARRIVADS AT PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS FOR WEEK ENDING TUESDAY, Sap. 11.—One raccoon, Procyon lotor, presented ; one gray fox, Vulpes virgivianus, do; three canary birds, presented ; two laughing gulls, Larus atricilla, presented ; one woodehuck, Arctomys mond2, presented ; twenty-four gray lizards, Sceloporus undulatus, pur- chased: fourteen chameleons, Anolius principalia, do. ARTHUR E. Brown. —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—— ey —Camp’s automatic cartridge loader is an invention that niust commend itself to sportsmen. Two receivers are filled, one with powder, the other with shot, and they deliver the charges to each shell as desired, only three motions being re- quired toload. Try it.—[See adv, Woadland, Jum sand Garden. EPFEOTS OF AUTUMN FOLIAGE. N OW that the season is well advanced, and summer merges into autumn’s lap, and the gorgeous fall tints of our trees and shrubs develop more and more every day, it would be well for those interested in beautifying their country homes to study well the effects of this coloring, and, when possible, have their trees so planted in future that a flower gar den, as it were, will be presented to the eye long after the flowers themselyes haye faded. Last season we saw a country seat, planted some years since with special reference to this idea, and now that the selected specimens have grown and rounded the various groups into perfect fullness, the exquisite blending and contrast of colors may well be termed surpris- ingly beautiful. The scarlet of the Scarlet Oak, the yellow of the Sassafras, the crimson of the Liquid Amber or Gum Tree and Pepperidge, the orange of the Red Maple and Sugar Ma- ple in one group will be, in these later days, almost dazzline, and then to heighten the effect, if that were possible, the American Ivy, with its brilliant festoons of crimson leaves, and the green Briar with its golden-yeilow foliage will twine 106 about and festoon all the undergrowth and branches. This is but one illustration of what has been done, and the grotinds which it brightens and beautifies contain many other group- ings of similar character. Native plants haye not been ex- cluded simply because they fail to possess the merit of rarity, but even the every day and common Sumach is to be seen in Stoups and singly, wherever its bright scarlet tints can be made tributary to the general effect. Probably no one spe- cies presents such a diversity of color as the Red or Swamp Maple (Acer rubrum), On one leaf we have before now been able to trace ten distinet colors and shades, and all in such harmonious combinations as to create the impression of a di- Tect and special desisn. ‘There are also many of our common hative shrubs that can be made objects of beauty by the dis- play of a little taste in planting them. As, for instance, the wild Blackberry with the deepest shade of crimson on its autumn foliage, Examples might be multiplied, but enough has been said to illustrate our idea of a neglected phase in landscape adornment, Now is the time to note all the vary- ing tints for more practical use hereafter, and if the subject receive the attention to which its merits entitle it, the time will come when our foreign visitors will have no occasion to tepeat what is still a frequent question, “Why do you not make use of the most beautiful feature of your forests?” We have heard so much of late years of the quantity of plants and flowers used for decoration at some of the large parties and balls given by some of our millionaires, and the following paragraph from the Gardener’s Chronicle, London, will exemplify how they do it in England: We are informed that at a ballin Belgrave Square on the 8th ult. Mr. Wills supplied and arranged in one day 59 large Palms, Dracenas, etc., from 12 to 20 feet high, including many splendid specimens of Cocos flexuosa, 15 feet high; 60 Palms, from 6 to 15 feet high; 188 various Palms and foliage plants, from 4 to 10 feet high; 1 extra large Seaforthia elegans, 20 feet high; 292 foliage plants and Palms, from 3 to6 feet high ; 10 large Phormium tenax,6 by 10 feet; 107 plants of Wills’ new hybrid Draczenas, from 8 to 5 feet ; 72 large Ferns, from 3 to feet high; 84 Cyperus, various, 688 Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia),2,880 Lycopodium denticulatum, 84 hand- some foliaged Begonias, 209 Adiantum cuneatum, 109 A. far— leyense, 50 Sedums, 50,Panicum yariegatum, 60 large Iyies in pots, 10 feet high, 20 Cocos Weddelliana for centre of refresh- ment tables; 1416 choice flowering plants, 150 handsome Liliums (specimens), 72 Crassula coccinea (specimens), 48 choice Or- chids, etc., 72 Isolepis gracilis, 72 Tradescantias, 150 various creeping and trailing plants; total, 7271 plants, 72 spikes- Tuberoses, handsome; 6500 cut Roses, Stephanotis, cut Or- chids, etc., 22 tons clear block ice, 5 tons of Derbyshire spar, 1 ton of virgin cork bark, 4 vanloads of green nioss (equal to 1200 bunches). Large grottos were constructed, water for fountains, waterfalls, etc., laid on. The total cost of the above considerably exceeded £1,000. Thus it will be seen that the cost of such entertainments has been much underrated by the general press. Of the taste and good sense that prompts such javish expenditure we say nothing. OS] J, R.—Many thanks. have improved them. J. D,—Dioncea museipula (Venus’ fly-trap) can be had As it goes to rest in the winter season it will do little good with you till toward from any of our principal nurserymen. spring. P, W.—The yellow flower is Solidago altissima, a yery beautiful and striking species. The purple one, Vernonia noya- boracensis or Iron weed, and the pinkish one with the strong camphor scent, Pleuchea camphorata, the latter you must have gathered in a salt meadow. Please number them in future.—Eb.] ee ee ee Westesn Fiora.—The party of scientists, among whom are Professor Asa Gray, of Harvard College and Sir Joseph D. Hooker, of Europe, who have been making special scientific explorations in Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada, have collected over 600 species of plants. The botanical results of the expedition are to he embodied in the report of Professor Hayden's survey. ————— Tur Jyy Green.—A slip of the English ivy, the original slip of which was taken from off Shakespeare's graye, has been planted before the front wall of the Suffield, Conn., Episcopal Church. > + =< ___ —The Entomological Commissioners who were sent out West by the Government say there need be no fear of grass- hoppers this year. [————— ——___—_ —There is a sunflower in Adrian, Mich,, the stalk of which ig 11 feet 8 inches high and 11 inches in circumference, and pears 99 blossoms.—Zz. : tt —-A large mushroom issaid to have forced its way through twelveinches of concrete covered with a thick layer of asphalt in the floor of the Savings Bank Department of the General Post Office in London. —Peck & Snyder have issued a complete Archery Manual, giving full directions as to the use of the long bow, ete. At their house in Nassau street will be found a full line of sport- ing goods, -_ ————— Your asters are very fair, but not up to the mark, They look as if more liberal watering would FOREST *AND * STREAM Sea and iver Hishing. FISH IN SEASON IN SEPTEMBER. —— ie FRESH WATER. Trout, Salmo fontinalis, Salmon, Salmo satar. SALT WATER: Sea, Bags, Scienops ocellatus. Sheepshead, Archosargus probaio- Salmon Trout, Salmo conjinis, cephalus. Land-locked Saimon, Salmo gloveri. Striped Bass, Rocews linneatus, Grayling, Thymallus tricolor, White Perch, Morone americand. Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weaktish, Cynoscion regalis. MM. nigricans. Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatriaz. Mascalonge, Hsox nobilior, Spanish Mackerel, Cybitwm macula- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox luciua, tum. Yellow Perch, Perce flavescens. Cero, Cybium regale. Bonito, Sarda pelomys. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, _ Fisn pr Marxut.—Owing to the severe storms of the past week, the stalls do not present such an appearance of plenty as marked them a short time ago, Our quotations are: Striped bass, 18 to 25 cents per pound; smelts, 25 cents; bluefish, 10 cents; salmon, frozen, 80 cents ; mackerel, 15 cents; weakfish, 15 cents; Spanish mackerel, 20 cents ; green turtle, 15 cents; terrapin, $15; halibut, 15 cents; haddock, 6 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black- fish, 15 cents ; flounders, 8 to 10 cents ; sea bass, 18 cents ; eels, 18 cents ; lobsters, 8 cents ; scollops, $1.75 per gal, ; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; Salmon trout, 18 cents ; sheepshead, 25 cents ; whitefish, 15 cents ; hard shell crabs, $3.50 per 100; soft crabs, $1.50 per dozen. Mx. Kinzo Hovsz, Moosehead Lake, Sept. 5.—The Septem- ber fishing provinces to be unusually fine this year, I took four trout in North Bay yesterday, aggregating ten and a half pounds. The Kineo House was never better patronized. Monster Turrne.—As Dr. Walton and the Rey. Mr. Hazle- wood were returning to the city from a yachting cruise, they saw an enormous sea turtle swimming near Naskeag Point. Three men got a rope attached to him, but instead of being able to pull the prize ashore it could easily pull them to the water, and after making their rope fast to a tree they awaited the going down of the tide, which left him high and dry. The doctor made the following measurements. From tip of nose to the tail, 8 feet; between the tips of the flippers, 11 feet; length of shell, 5 feet 7 inches; width of shell, 4 feet 6 inches ; length of flipper, 3 feet 6 inches ; weight of flippers 40 pounds; weight of head, 25 pounds. The doctor estimates, the total weight at 800 pounds, The turtle proved to be blind, his eyes haying been put out with charges of buck-shot, which he had received at some time. The fact of his being blind is supposed to be one of the causes of his straying so far from the usual haunts of turtles of his kind. It is evidently He largest turtle ever captured on the coast of Maine.—Bangor hig. New HAmpsutre—White Mountains.—'‘ Josh Billings,” who has been a guest at the Glen House this summer has fished every day while there. His catches are large in number —200 one day and 400 another—of weight there is no record. Ferrisburg, Vt., Sept. 10.—Pike, perch and bass fishing very fair at the present time. MassacHuseris—NVew Bedford, Sept. t.—The bass fisher- men have been very successful the past ten days, especially at No Man’s Land, where some thirty have been caught, the largest scoring sixty-seven pounds. At Cuttyhunk and south side of Martha’s Vineyard also good catches have been re- ported; fishing at Cuttyhunk has previously been very poor. Conona. MovemeEnts or tHe Fisnine Frenr.—Recent arrivals from the Bay St. Lawrence report the mackerel fishery a failure there, as well as on our own shores, arid some of the vessels lad not seen a mackerel for a fortnight before leaving the Bay. ‘The vessels already arrived, representing the portion of the fleet meeting with the best success, report an average catch of 188 bbls., which would not be more than half a fare in ordinary seasons, and will not pay the expenses of the voy- age, even at present high prices. Unless the majority of the fleet, still remaining in the Bay, find better fishing this month, which is not deemed probable, most of the vessels will be ob- liged to return empty, and the mackerel fishery will prove a lamentable failure this season. The Shore fleet are doing nothing of consequence. Sch. Maud Muller met with a streak of luck off Portland a few days since, and took a fare of 170 bbls. mackerel at one haul of the seine, but the rest of the fleet have not been so fortunate, and report mackerel scarce and shy. The number of fishing arrivals reported at this port the past week has been 69, as follows: Banks, 11, with 600,000 Ibs. codfish, 245,000 lbs, halibut; 31 from Georges, with about 375,000 lbs, codfish, 6,000 lbs. halibut; 5 from the Bay St. Lawrence, with 800 bbls. mackerel; 22 from Shore trips, with 600 bbls. The masters of the yessels returning from the Bay St. Law- rence agree in the opinion that the mackerel have left the Bay and that the fall fishery will be a failure,—Cape Ann Adver- tiser, Sept. 7. Beach Haven.—Striped bass fishing isto be had here through September. The best -time for catching them is during the first two hours of the flood tide. Bait with soft crabs. Kinsey's Ashley House, Barnegat Inlet, Sept. 8.—Storming past three days—2d, 3d, and 4th. From 50 to 200 bluefish for a day were taken by yachts outside the inlet. One party of ladies and children caught 78 on the 2d in front of the house. PENNSYLVANIA—Hdentmurg.—A, Harris, of New Castle, re- cently captured a salmon weighing nine poundseleven ounces. This is the first salmon taken in this vicinity for twelve or fif- teen years, Clearfield, Sept. 8.—Bass fishing is at its height. Famous strings are made by amateurs and experts. ‘The river is still infested with dam builders, who are now, however, likely to come to grief asthe Sheriff and District Attorney have taken them in hand. _ Phoentqville—A. bass weighing five pounds was recently ‘captured in the Schuylkill, either in number or weight when relating the circumstances of | ee Ae Drraware.—The Germantown Telegraph gives join news of a new and more expeditious route to the perch fish- ing grounds of Betterton. Leaving Broad and Prime streets, in the Baltimore Railroad’s fine cars at 8 A. M,, or 5} P. M., you get off at Still Pond, which is about six miles from Bet- terton, where you take a conveyance, which is always to be had, and in an hour you are at Betterton, making 5$ hours in all, There are generally many boats every day on the ‘‘fish- ing ground,” but there is room enough and to spare for all. Storms are to be provided against by up anchor and scudding in a beé-line for the shore. Perch are more numerous this season than for several years past. Kenrocxy—Louisville, Sept. 10.—A party of city anglers are at Kelley’s Island, ake Erie, where bass fishing Is re- ported excellent. Gen. Geo. B. Hodge is spending his yaca- tion, shooting and fishing, at English Lake, Ind, Hal Gris- wold and Geo. James leave to-morrow for Fourteen-mile creek fo spend seyeral days. J. Val Cowling, H. M. Gris- wold and others will spend six weeks camping on the Kanka~ kee, hunting and fishing. They leave the last of the month. R. M. Cunningham and several other gentlemen left to-day for Lawrence on White River, Indiana, to fish during the week. Fishing is reported excellent there. Mr. J. R. Mid- dleton returned Wednesday from an extensive fishing excur- sion in Wisconsin. He caught one pickerel that weighed twelve pounds, * Detroit, Sept. 8 —E. W. Reynolds, Charles Tyes, William Radcliff and Robert Baker arrived homeon Tuesday last from a ten day cruise at the St. Clair Flats. They had very fair success, getting 103 blass bass, and 67 pike. On the 3d inst. L. W. Hallock caught 82 black bass and 2 pickerel. The pickerel weighed 12 pounds ¢ach. EH. O. Dunfee and L. W- Hallock, on Sept. 4, caught 24 black bass; H. D, Potter caught 26 black bass on the 5th inst; Hon. 8. Chandler, Geo. Jerome and Alfred BE. Brush caught, on Sept. 6, in one hour, 50 perch, Mr, Brush catching also a ten pound pickerel. el Govan, + Carrrornta, Watsonoille.—The citizens of Watsonville to make the Pajaro Valley a favorite resort for hunting and fish- ing, have organized a Piscicultural Society, andthe pretty lakes toward the foothills are to be stocked with fish. — ‘Going a fishing” is the Californian editor's way of an- nouncing the suspension of his paper, from and after date. LABRADOR FisHEries.—After a scientific exploration of the coast of Labrador by Professor Hind, it was found that the fish on the southern shore of the peninsula have alarmingly de- creased in number since 1870, and the result of the salmon, cod, mackerel, and herring fisheries this season fully sustain the Professor's opinion. Immediately on his return to St. John’s, N. F., where he was to report to Sir John Glover, the Governor, he published a warning to the merchants and out- fitters of that island, that if they did not employ larger vessels to sail to the extreme northern coast of, Labrador, one of their most valuable resources would soon be in a condition of hopeless decay. The extreme northern waters are, accord- ing to Hind’sreport, teeming with fish, which would suffer no perceptible depletion after twenty years’ successive fishing ; while on the other hand the fishing grounds of the southern coast would recover their ancient yield, if the Colonial Goy- ernment were to legislate against fishing in that partof Labra- dor for ten or fifteen years. Haurax, Sept. 9.—TheFishery Commission, itisunderstood, gave a decision on Friday, previous to adjourning, which completely destroys the idea that the Washington treaty putan end to all disputes relative tothe North American fisheries, If the report is correct—and itseems to be well founded—counsel acting for the United States asked the Commissioners to rule that the commission do not consider it within their province to award compensation or take into consideration the advant- age to American fishermen of transhipping cargoes, or buying bait, ice, and supplies. Two days were spent in argument. of this qnestion, nearly all counsel of both sides taking part. The counsel for Great Britain took strong ground against the propositions. A large part of the British case was devoted to pointing out the advantages to American fishermen of heing ina position to purehase bait and supplies, a claim for large compensation being founded thereon. ‘The American counsel contended that the Washington treaty gaye no such privileges to their fishermen, and that the present commission should not take them into consideration, The idea of the Americans seems to be thata large number of our people, being interested in trade with American fishermen, will prevent the Dominion Government from interfering with the latter if they can under present laws, or introducing new legislatiou for such a pur- } pose. The Commissioners gaye unanimous decision that they were incompetent to award compensation for transhipment of cargoes in British waters, or for purchase of ice, bait and supplies. —‘'War be it from us to doubt the word of a brother editor,” says the La Crosse Sun. ‘* We believe them all to be truthful men; but when the Durand Tvmes says that the water is so low at the mouth of the Chippewa River that catfish have to employ mud turtles to tow them over the bar, we feel as though the editor must be away, and some local minister filling his place.” —Brandon House, Watterstone & Barton Proprieters, Greenwood Lake, Orange Co., N. Y. Black bass biting well. The cool weather gives excellent opportunities for fishing. Reduced rates; nowis the time for sport. Take Montclair and Greenwood Lake Railroad, foot of Desbrosses St. M Quszry.—l like fish stories and have myself caught sharks, and without being captious, and for the purpose of general in- formation, I would like to ask the contributor of ** Red Snap- per F'shing in the Gulf of Mexico,” in Aug. 30th issue, if he intended to infer that the indications of getting the second ten gallons of oil from the one hundred and twenty-five pounds of sharks’ liver were real good. Oil weighs about seven pounds per gallon, and that liver was rich in oil and would not leaye any scrap. ; So longas your correspondent confined himself to fish, T had nothing to say, for fish caught by myself have never lessened ther capture afterward; but oilisaslippery subject. B. Austin, Texas, Sep. 7, 1877. Fisnine ror Rars.—Recently several lads were seen to enter the main sewer on the left, bank of the Seine at Paris by one of the barred outlets to the river. A policeman, curious to know what they were about to do, followed them, and found them seated by the edge of the turbid current fishing a a ] hook the latte baited with ed ew hen taken to the Commis- plained that they sold the skins of water- him for vagabondage, considering the calling in question too vague to give a living. Che Bennel. To GORRESPONDENTS,—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs wii] please tuke note of and describe the following points in each ani- al: 1, Age. 2, Foodand medicine given. 3. Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips. 4, Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc. 5, Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. 6. Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc, 7. Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8. Temperature of the body as iIndi- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg. 9. Givé position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be noticed ; signs of suffering, etc, —f. 8. Wanmaker, of Hoboken, N. J., has a most excellent breeding, rearing and boarding kennel. He makes a specialty of breaking dogs for the Southern market.—See advertisement in another column. eEe————E———————E——EEE —W. N. Rowley’s terrier doz, which took prizes at Charles- ten and Quebec, has come to an ignoble end by being run over by a truck in Detroit. 18+ Luyatics av THE Doc Snow.—A novel feature of the Bos- ton Dog Show was the visit, on Friday, of the patients of the South Boston Lunatic Asylum. A. Doa’s Srraragem.—The Sunday Mercury tells this story : A gentleman in Wesichester county is the fortunate owner of two dogs, one an honest Newfoundlander, and the other a little black-and-tan terrier, One cold night last winter, a friend who happened to be at the gentleman’s house, heard the little dog barking at a furious rate, and inquired the cause. **T'Il tell you,” said the gentleman; ‘*both dogs occupy one house, and the big dog, on the principle that might makes tight, takes the inside. But here's a piece of canine strategy. The little fellow runs into the yard and barks and barks, till the big fellow comes out fo see what's the matter, when the black-and-tan. takes the opportunity to slip into the kennel, and so secure the snug inside berth. Strange to say, as often as this trick has been played on the big dog, he seems to grow no wiser, but is sold every time.” +o +—+ SHoorinG A HuyrEr’s Do¢.—A case of interest to, hunters and owners of country property was recently tried in Marin county, California, An employé of Claude Callot, of Ross Landing, went out hunting, taking Callot’s dog, a valuable pointer, with him. The dog raised a fox and chased it upon the land of William Geoppart, who got his gun and went in the direction of the dog and fox. The employé heard the re- port of a gun, and shortly afterward the dog came home wounded in the legs. Callot thereupon had Geoppart arrest- ed for malicious mischief in shooting the dog. The charge being proved before Justice Hughes, of San Rafael, the latter found the defendant guilty, and fined him $1 and costs. Cal- Jot then brought a civil suit against Geoppart for the value of the dog, which he fixed at $299.99. The case was tried one day last week, and judgment rendered in favor of the owner of the dog for $250. ‘The case will be appealed to the higher courts. | We are glad to see the ball rolling in the right direction at last.—Ep. ] SS Name Crarmep.—I claim the name of Gypsey for my liver and white cocker bitch, by M. P. McKoon’s Captain, out of his Bess, whelped July 12, 1877. D. M. Swarrwaox. Petroleum, West Va., Sep. 1. a CANINE THERAPEUTICS AND PA- THOLOGY—Seventh Paper. LASSIFICGATION is highly advantageous as affording the opportunity of presenting in one view, and in com- paratively few words, allthe common properties and uses of any number of remedies; so that, in the subsequent descrip- tion of the; severally, that which is not peculiar to each may be omitted, and thus spare a vast amount of repetition. And it 18 essential as by fixing in the mind the properties of classes, and thus serving to recatl these properties in relation to any individual article, simply by the remembrance of the class to which it belongs; it aids memory, and enables one to gather and retain an amount of knowledge which would be quite un- attainable were remedies taken up and each completely ana- lyzed by itself. Eyery mode of classification is open to criticism in one or more of its details, but that of Wood seems to combine the greatest number of most desirable qualities, and for that reason has been selected. Remedies are classified by this author first as systemic and non-systemic. ‘To say that the former comprises those that act directly upon the system, and the latter those which act indi- rectly or upon extraneous bodies contained within the system, will be sutiicient explanation. ‘The first embraces the great body of remedies; the second but four small classes, which are retamed merely for practical convenience, as itis desirable ee — See a ee ee ee hat the subs ances composing them be associated together | the memory, Systemic remedies are either general or local. I. Gunrran Remepizs may be considered as those which extend their action throughout the whole living system; or, operating upon one or more of the functions—as the circula- tory or neryous systems—make themselves felt throughout the whole body, though nof strictly wniversal in their dual influ- ence. Such are necessarily cither Stimulant, Sedative or Al- ferative; that is, either elevate, depress or alter the systemic actions. Stimulants.—If the operation of stimulants be closely ob- served, if will be noticed that some are slow, moderate and lasting ; others, on the contrary, are quick, energetic and pro- portionately brief in their action ; the two sets, however, run together by almost insensible gradations. This difference of operation was made, by Dr. Murray, of Edinburgh, the basis of a division of general stimulants into two sets, which he desig- nated respectively as permanent and diffiusible stimulants. Permanent stimulants are of two classes, viz.: Tonics, or medicines characterized by their general stimulating influence over the functions, operating slowly, moderately and some- what durably, either directly through the circulation or, sec- ondarily, through the digestive function. Astringents—medi- cines which produce contraction of living tissues. Diffusible stimulants are also of two classes. 1. Arterial, ov those that increase the action of the heart and arteries, and along with this effect—and probably conse. quent upon it—causing an elevation of the animal tempera- ture. 2. Cerebro-spinal Stimulants, These are of three kinds: @. Nervous Stimulants, characterized by a special but equable influence over the neryous system, generally stimulat- ing in some degree—though not necessarily—-the circulation also. They are more generally known as Antispasmodics or Nervines, by which names they will be called hereafter. b. Cerebre Stimulants, with more or less influence on the cir- culation—sometimes powerful—and are peculiarly character- tized by their control over the special cerebral functions. They embrace some of the most energetic articles of the materia medica, as alcohol and opium, We shall have occasion to re- fer to these under the title of stimulant narcotics. c. Spinal stimulants acting specially, so far as their operation is known, on the reflex motor functions. Sedatives.—These are remedies which directly depress the vital functions. While a few operate universally, as cold and water, most of them, like stimulants, act exclusively or espec- jally on one of the two great systems, the circulatory, namely, and the nervous; hence we have: 1. Arterial sedatives, which act mainly, if not exclusively, in their primary influence, upon the heart and arteries, without, any direct effect on the cerebro-spinal functions. They are also called refrigerants, as reduction of temperature is among the results of circulatory depression. 2. Cerebro-Spinal Sedatines; which may be advantageously divided into: @. Nervous Sedatives, or those that reduce generally the nervous functions, without any special reference to the brain. They uniformly, either by a conjoint primary action, or, secondarily, through their influence upon the nerves, reduce the force of the circulation also. These will be frequently spoken of as Sedative Narcotics. 8. Cere- bral Sedatives—remedies which, while they depress the cir- culation either primarily or secondarily, exert a special and marked influence, of a sedative character, on the cerebral functions. Like the preceding class, they would rank with medicines usually known as sedative narcoctics. Alteratives.—Alteratives are medicines which insensibly change the functions or organization, without necessarily ele- vating or depressing vital actions, and the influence of which is mainly recognized by their efect in disease. ‘They may be stimulant or sedative, and may produce yarious local effects which would rank them in other classes; but it is not through these that special curative effects are produced which entitle them to the name by which they are distinguished. Knowing so little of their mode of action, we are not possessed of suf- ficient grounds for subdividing them. Perhapsa simpler defini- tion of alteratives would be, medicines which modify the nu- trition of the body without producing any antecedent phenom- ena. IJ. Locan Remepres, or those that act indirectly, or upon some special part or organ. We do not include in this section —in reference, at least, to their peculiar and characteristic properties—the general remecies which may sometimes be made to act locally by confining them to a particular part, as opium, for example, and belladonna, both of which are some- times applied to the surface with the view of affecting exclu- sively the neighborhood of their application. The section includes only medicines which either have a special direction fo some particular organ or part of the body, to whatever portion of it they may be applied, or which, if possessed of general powers, are employed locally for some effect different from the general; as, for instance, cantharides, as used for blistering purposes, which effect is not incident to its internal use as 4 medicine, With few exceptions, all the local remedies are more or less stimulant ; and the possession, therefore, of this property or that of depression, does not constitute a sufticient ground of distinction between them. Consequently, we seek other classification, and hence are most conveniently arranged ac- cording as they are employed to affect the functions, or change the organization, or to act merely as mechanical agents, ‘ in Toeat Remedies—Acting on the Funetions.—The subdivi- sions of these are all ultimate classes of medicines, and aré as follows : 1, Hmetics, which operate on the stomach, producing yomit- ing; 2. Cathartics, which operate on the bowels, produciag evacuation per anum; 38, Diuretics, which act on the lid- neys, increasing the secretion of urine; 4. Diaphoretica, which act on the skin, causing or increasing perspiration; 5. Hxpectorants, which act on the lungs causing expectoration ; 6. Cholagogues, which act on the liver, increasing the secre- tion of bile; 7. Hmenagogues, which act on the uterus, ex- citing or increasing its secretions; 8. Utertne-Motor Stimu- lants, which favor uterine contraction ; 9. Sialagogues, which increase the secretion of saliva; and, 10. Hrrjines or Sternutatories, which operate on the nostrils, causing an in= creased secretion and sneezing. Local Remedies Ajfecting the Organization.—The sub- picisigps of these are also ultimate classes, and are as foj- OWS: 1. Rubefacients, inflaming the skin; 2. Mpispastics, pro- ducing blisters ; and, 3. Hscharoties, destroying the life of a part and producing a slough. Local Remedies Acting Mechanically.—These include, besides the various mechanical influences hereafter to be mentioned, the following classes of medicines: 1. Demuilcents, bland, viscid liquids, which cover surfaces and protect them from irritation, or mingled with serid substances obtund their acrimony; 2. Hmollients, which soften and relax; 4. Dilutents, which dilute the fluids of the body ; and, 4. Protectives, which operate by covering the surface and préventing the contact of air- Of the ultimate classes which compose the Mon-Systemia Remedies, we have 1. Antacids, which neutralize acids in the stomach, or else- where in the system; 2. Adsorbents, which by absorbing acrid or irritating matters, preyent or diminish their irritant action ; 3. Solvents, which effect the solution in the stomach of sub- stances otherwise insoluble; and, 4. Start. Finish, Elapsed Tnesday. Thursday. time. | Name. H, M.8. H.M, 8, A. M. 8, THEY... ss eesene sO 09 50 FP, My 9 40 44 A, M, 40 30 54 Rambler. «5 10 11 P, Me 12 14 0 A, ML 48 08 49 Vesta...; syean.0 11 OOP, an 1 45 50 P.M. 44 34 00 Dreadnaught,.,...6 09 50 p,m, Did notround lightship. MAssaonvserts—Wahasset Yaoht Clu, —The last regatta of this club for the season of 1877 was sailed off Nahant last Wednesday. There were two prizes of silver for each classy where more than two yachts sailed. The courses were: First class—From starting point off Steamboat wharf, thence to — See ws eae leaving it on the port, to Whistle e Gra eaving it on the port, and back to the point of starting; for the second, third and fourth classes— from starting point to the buoy off Winthrop Head, rounding hie same and back to point of starting. The following is the summary > PIR2T CLASS. ‘ ered Actual Time, Name and Owner. ength. H. M. 8, Shadow, J. BYVAL... wees eeeeee een BE 16 1 48 a8 Breeze, J. G, Mindt,....-csee ee sees 46 00 1 52 06 BECOND CLASS, Peri, George Le@........ seer weesers-s 18 06 1 842 8 Peay, JOD Bryant... seecererserr lS OF 1 40 51 dith, W. GC. Burrage, .....eeeseee- ees 18 04 2 05 40 Water Lily, P. Grant, Jy.......2.... ,-19 00 Withdrawn. Aurora, J. CG, Sharp, dr....-.2,-.-.---.19 00 THIRD OLAS, Bessie, G. P. Upham, Jr...--...0-2.---1T 04 1 46 45 Nora, R. G, Shelling..........see0es- 16 1 1 50 08 Avis, W. C. Haskell......-.--0.---+-s AT OL Not taken; FOURTH OLASB. Splash, C. BH. Hodges,...........s...--10 04 1 53 86 Gracie, GR. MINOL, ccsee rere peweceee ne ..12 00 Not taken, $0 New York.—Zroy, Sept. 5, and 6—The regatta of the Upper Hudson Regatta Association was rowed over a course | of one mile and a half straightaway. The races were: Four-oared Shells—Entries: Wolvenhooks and Cohoes. The boats fouled, but rowed oa ake eo benoes coming in first, The Co- Telain of foul was allowed, ep ait-oared race—Hntries : W. R. Hilland M. Monahan, of the Albany “Olympic Club; C. Jameson and M. Fenton. of the Albany Mutuals. Won by the former in 12m. 445. ro, ; a Rey Singles—First heaf won by Higgins of Cohoes in lim, 42}s. Inthe second heat Miles, of the Wolvenhook; Harlés, of the Mutuals; “Warrington, of the Wallerviiets, and Fulton, of the Mohawks, started, - Won by Miles in 11m, 593¥s., Fuller second, Hailes third and Wharring- : St. > . vo oni scull race—Hntries: Wolvenhooks, Miles and Craig; Laureates, Smith and Prescott: Ulysses, Thayer and Marshall; Mutuals, Pipen- brink and Mosley. Won by the Mutuals in 10m. 20378., Ulysses second, the Laureates and Wolvyenhooks distanced, : . Six-oared gig race—Entries: Mutuals, Olympics and Filleys. Won by Olympics in 9m, 8s, Mutuals second, in 9M. Ihe8. First heat of the senior singles—Williams, of the Watervilets, and Tompkins, of the Wolvenhooks, were the contestants. ‘Tompkins m in 10m. 308. Resecone lieat—Entries: H. A. Viets, Laureate Club, and F. A. Davey, “Mutual Club. Won by Davey in 10m. 144s. Final heat won by Tomp- kins in 10m. 15s. ‘ Se ae outed (eee Wiles: The Filleys, C, F. McMurray, F. Spotten, W. 5. Flack and #,H. Adams; The Mohawks, M. Fuller, J, C. Boed, . Vanderveer and J. Heatley; The Olympics, J. H. Given, C. Gould, W.R. Bills and Martin a Wou by the Olympics in Sm, 53s, 'Filleys, 9m. 53¢s.; Mohawks, 9m. 78. the heat of four-oared tace—WWon by Olympicin 8m, 5i3gs. The Cohoes time was 9m, 3348. . 4 hanes sculls—Final heat won by Higgins in 6m. 38s. Miles’ time Was 10m, 248, —— <<}; ___—_—_———- Maxnarran Yaour Crus, Sept. 11.—The first union re- ita. of this club was sailed over acourse for the first, second, fhird and fourth classes was from an anchorage off 102d street to the southward and eastward of Ward’sIsland; thence to fhe northward and westward of South Brother and Riker's islands ; thence to the southward and eastward of Throgy’s Point Busy; thence to the westward of Stepping Stones Light, and thence to and around the Gangway Buoy, returning to the same course, passing between the homestakeboat and the club house. The course for the fifth class was the same as the others, excepting that when round the light at Stepping Stones they ‘returned to tho starting point. The prizes were elaborate gold badges. The official time was as follows: FIRST OLASS CABIN BOATS. Elapsed Corrected Time. Time. H. M. 8. H. M. 8: .-.2 4 14°02 4 1421 eee epels ciel tome asitiner tar ein. 4 49 20 4 43 20 SECOND OCLASS—OPEN BOATS. PRA Ey eee eis Lienee asta cet abe yee sd e't sener sO I meoO 8 55 38 UES a RUDE LE AS aN ARS OR 4 99 00 4 29 00 THIRD GLASS—OPEN BOATS. ek and Luck...... 2 oy Ora enc es 4 03 25 4 08 25 Seo ara aor Hecht racks Le Berek 4 39 37% Artiul Dodger. ..c.s-- 2.2 eects ep eeeee sures 4 20 40 4 17 5%% i FOURTH CLASS. : Teen eat See, Ae pees ares obey) 4 18 20 careers RS Oe 4 25 45 4 25 45 Reiss CAT Us. wclula-icieasa moan ess) ns sent 2 28245 4 28 45 FIFTH CLASS. Wiive...2.... re Detainee erties eae atlas 3 23 30 3 23 20 EPISODE Ss rr tent ett yd pane sas nee tery yop OME OO 3 30 50 PAMICR Er ay chiles SesEE LL daar hy Ru oe wi. 8 4130 8 39 30 See CES eS reveaRie (to wD) 3 42 30 et Tes ee ee rineitte oft 3 46 30 3 42 40 c. HH. Longstreet. oo ey et 30 B 48 40 WA, Varian; Sr... .cssccsaseys sp... £ 06 30 4 04 40 st 3 a CANOE NOTES. W the Passaic this summer canoeing has increased in favor. One year azo Newark boasted six canoes, among them _ the Delaware, Dragon, Saranac and Qui Vive. Now there are not less than fifteen, including the Rambler, Passaic, Dela- _yare, Thetis, Spray, Arrow, Josephine, Bess and Qui Vive II, “with several that are nameless. It is no unusual thing to see two or three ot these pretty crafts cruising in company on a “pleasant afternoon, and certainly they present a fine picture, gracefully careening under the pressure of their white sail. The favorite rig is the standing lug. The Qui Vive II carries alug main with jib and dandy. She weighs when empty 43) Ibs., or 51 lbs, with fittings complete. On Monday, Sept. 2, the Passaic, under the paddle of her owner, Mr. Fred Hus- sey, of Orange, started on a cruise around Long Island. He goes eastward through the bays of the south side and returns by the Sound. , On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Qui Vive II was sailed by her owner from Newark to New York. The distance was accom- plished in four hours. The run up New York bay was made ‘ander all sail in less than two hours. The roughest water was encountered between Governor’s Island and the Anchor Tine piers, and although no apron was used, only about half a up of water found its way into the well, and that came from “cross seas caused by steamboat swells. Maaya. i Ge _ New Jzrsex—Ziizabethport, Sept, §.—First annual regatta of the Rowing Association, Staten Island Sound. There was hut one race, that for double sculls. _The crews entered were; return, Bartlett and Moore won the race in 20m. 30s. —The Oceanic Yacht Club, of Jersey City, has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Commodore, Charles F. Taylor; Vice Commodore, George Smith; Treasurer, Louis Heller; Secretary, William W. Poland ; Meusurer, John Demarest. elew Publications Tue Arranti¢ has a continuation of Mr. Aldrich’s story, “The Queen of Sheba,” Mr. Howell’s ‘A Counterfeit, Presentiment,” Mr. Whipple’s papers on Dickens (this being on “ Great Expectations”), and Hdward H. Knight’s ‘*Crude and Curious Inventions at the Gen- tennial.” T, R. Lounsbury contributes an interesting study of the “Pictitious Lives of Chaucer,” and Eugene Benson has a paper on “Dr. Stendhal.” Dayid A. Wells discusses the important question, “Are Titles and Deeds Property?” Charles Hale has a pleasant de- scriptive paper on ‘Consular Service and Society in Egypt.” There are several poems and a sad little story, The Child of the State,” Lrpprncorr’s has two illustrated articles, “Among the Ka- byles,” by E. C, Bruce, and ‘A Paduan Holiday,” is described by Char- lotte Adams. Howard M. Jenkins has a sketch of the “ Battle of Brandywine,” and there is a paper on ** Madame Patterson Bonaparte,” and Edward Duryea writes of “ Our Blackbirds.” The departments of poetry and fiction are well filled. Tuer GALAxy opens with a discussion, by Isaac Newton, of the question, “Has the Day of Great Navies Passed?” and a somewhat kindred subject, “* The American Army,” is treated by F, Whittaker. “ Americanisms” is by Richard Grant White, of course, There are Interesting articles on **Inez De Castro, of Portugal,” “Venice,” *¢ Points of Interest in England,” “‘A Chapter of Oddities,” and a more serious one on ** The Municipal Debt oifthe United States. Poetry and fiction are well represented, and the editorial departments are up to the usual standard of vivacity and timeliness, which usually characterizes them. St. Nicholas presents as a frontispiece a spirited picture of Col. Kane’s coach. The opening article is descriptive of ‘‘ Young Folks’ Fun in Central Park.” There is a charming Scottish story by McDonald; a rollicking story entitled ‘‘Drummer Fritz and His Hx- ploits ;* and among a host of other good things is a well written account of “An American Circus in Brittainy.” Who but a schoolma’am, and the “‘ Little Schoolma’am” at that, would eyer have thought of that paper on * School Luncheons 2?” answers fo (Layrespondents. No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. E. Kuhn, City.—Read the notice af the head of our kennel column and govern yourself accordingly. J. O. F., Hornelisville, N. ¥.—What 1s the price of ‘‘ Long Range Rifle Shooting?” Ans. 25 cents. SUESCIBER, Menomonie, Wis.—Your description is too meagre; see head of kennel column. F. G. L., Waltham, Mass.—From your description we are unable to point out the fault with your gun. Consult 4 gunmaker. ¥. H,, Boston,—Shepherd dogs are ‘collies,” Fishing is quite infer- ior in Chataqua Lake, N. Y., owing to the depredations of poachers. J. J., Milwaukee.—Are the “unaccountables” which so often occur at Creedmoor made when new shells or old are used, or both? Ans. both. B. DES. P., Ithaca.—We know of no one at present whoWlas a grey- hound for sale. Try advertising in our columns. Mr. Waddell will probably give you good testimonials if you write him. C, L. I., Phila.—My setter dog is very tender about the ears. Although there are no sores visible he will yelp at the slightest twitch of the ear Ans. Should not trouble about him at presenti. W.T. H., New Bediord.—What kind of sport, hunting and fishing can T find in southern Georgia, or northern Alabama this fall and winter? Ans. Deer, bear, wild fowl, bass, etc. W.T.R., N. Y.—To show good penetration how many sheets of paper should a ten-gauge breech-loader penetrate with 3% drs. powder, 14; oz. No. 8 shot at 40 yards? Ans. 30 to 35 sheets ; 120 pellets would be fair penetration, J. C. M., Concord, N. H.—What is the correct number of pellets to the oz, of English chilled shot of the different sizes? Ans. AA, 40; A, 50; BB, 58; B, 75; 1, 8252, 1125 3, 1855 4, 177; 5, 218; 6,280; 7, 341; 8, 600; 9, 9845 10, 1,726. SIGEL, Cockeysville, Md.—What is the time on pheasants, qnail and woodcock in season in Pennsylvania? Ans, Woodcock from July 4 to January 1. Quail October 15 to December 15. Ruffed grouse October 1toJanuary1. ‘Traps, nets, snares, etc., prohibited, G. H Jones, Louisyille, Ky,—Is the bird known in South Carolina as the rice bird, in Virginia as the reed bird, further north as the ortolan and bobolink one and the same bird? Ans. The bird known as reed and rice bird is the bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus). Butthe ortolan is the sora, or common rail (Porzana Carolina). ¥F_S., Boston.—Can you tell me where within 48 hour’s rail of Boston I can get good woodcock and partridge shooting for two weeks in Oc- tober? Ans. The reports from Laconia, N. H. would seem to point this out as a fayorable locality. R. H., Brooklyn.—Entries for the Judd short range and champion matches are to be made at office of N. R. A. 28 Park Row, or at range on days of match. In Judd match minimum trigger pull 6 lbs. in other matches named notless than 3 lbs, 5. T., N. ¥.—Will you inform me whether robins may be shok this year on Long Island and also when the season for ducks begins? Ans. Do not shoot robins at any season. You may kill ducks from Septem- ber 1 to May 1. Rop AND REED, Fall River.—Will you please inform me the right name for the fish I send you in a paper box? All persons in this vicin- ity are stuck on the proper name for this fish. Ans, The fishisa yel- low caranx (carana crysos). It is alsoknown asthe yellow mackerel (sconber eryscs). It runs with the butler fish, and is not unecommon in 1 Hastern waters, ' , ' = and Diedrick, Ballantine and Marsh. The course was a mile and J. W. I. W., South Boston,—Allowing the aplit nose to be a deformity only, is it not liable to occur with the sefter as well as the pointer dog? or in other words is it a sign of cross breeding with the pointer when he split nose happens with the setter? Ans, Very likely tu be, d. G. McK,, Peterboro, N. H.—T have a 38 cal. muzzle-loader weigh. ing 7 Ibs., bullet a Hat pomted cone, weighing 136 grains, How many grains of powder ought I to use for shooting 200 to 500 yards? I haye been using about a0 grains and it carries accurate up to the distance named; CanT usea different shape of bullet and get better resulte? Aus, With s# hardened bullet larger charges might be used with good. effect, H. H. W., Phenix.—Myself and three companions have decided on @ hunting trip to Florida. We intend starting Noy.1, Now, can you tell us a desirable locality to make our objective point? We intend to camp and board ourselves, if we can, Ans, Escambia county would be a good point; may be reached via steamer or rail from Pensacola. Waco, Waco, Texas.—When, in shooting double balls, a man fires both barrels of his gun at one, when the traps are sprung, is he allowed two more balls ? or are the two scored against him in ease he misses? or ifhe hits one and misses the other whatis he entitled to according to Bogardus'rules? Ans. He is entitled to what he breaks and nothing’ more, It was his own fault, F. H. P., San Francisco.—Can you give me any information regarding the habits and manner of breeding of the fresh-water crawfish, or small lobster? On the vineyard belonging to our firm we have a trout stream and are about to lay outa few fish ponds, Among others we would like to raige some of these crawfish which are very rare on this coast. Tf should also wish you fo recommend me a good work on fish culture, Ans. See our natural history column. W. 4H. W., Louisville, Ky.—1. Ts the bird known as the quail in the East and as the partridge in the South and West a quail or a partridge? 2. Is the ruffed grouse called the partridge inthe East and the pheasant in the West a pheasant or not? 8. Have we any pheasants in the U. 8,2? Ans, 1. The bird quail belongs to the family of Perdicide, genus Ortyx, though it is not a true representative of the partridge family. 2. It is not a partridge or a pheasant, but simply a grouse—ruffed grouse. 3. No. : G, A, S., Nyack, N. Y.—Please prescribe for my setter pup, 5 weeks old, fed on bread, milk, and well-cooked meat; eyes bright and clear, and do not notice any change in appearance. Breathing regular; bow~ els rather open; appetite generally good; is in a clean and warm place, plenty of sun, ventilation, etc. He has passed in his stools things that look like white worms from 144 to 3 inches long and nearly as thick as amatch, They do not seem to haye any life. Ans. Use prescription No. 2 of ‘Gazetteer ” in doses as per table on page 542, Nimnop, New York.—Do you know of any place beyond Harlem River and in the neighborhood of Jerome Park where one can drive and haye a little private practice with shot-gun and short range rifie? dont’t want any public resort, but would like to pay for use of private grounds. Ans, Wedonot. By advertising in our columns you will probably se- cure that which you desire. —Washing in all ages and all religions has had a sort of religions sig- nificance, its effects are so important to the physical and consequently to the moral well-being. Soap tay, therefore, be looked on as one of the consecrated necesities, No wonder, then, that B. T. Babbitt’s Toilet Soap, recently introduced, takes such a hold on popular fayor. Why not, indeed? Its components are of the purest oils and fhere is no need of artificial fragrance. Itis the most emollient and delicious of toilet soaps.—[ Adv, 8. R. G., Philadelphia.—Does it injure nickel-plated and biued pistol barrels to Keep them constantly covered with grease? TI have heard that oil or grease softens the metal and renders it more liable to rust after the lubricating substance is removed. I live in a very moist atr mosphere and find that grease is the only thing that will keep my pisto-~ barrels fromrusting. Ans. Certainly not, On the contrary, good lu- bricating material devoid of acids is beneficial. Vegetable oils are usu- ally objectionable, as containing an acid and hence they predispose metals to rust. can possibly result. C.L. A., Stoughton, Mass—Will you kindly send me recipe for a vermifuge, avoiding areca nut, for my pointer, one year old, who is ey- idently troubled with worms? Ans. Santonine, 8 to 10 grains; qui. nine, 3 grains; leptandrin, 2 grains; aloin, 4% grain; powder and mix intimately, and dlyide into three powders, which give three times a day on three alternate days. The morning of the day on which the powders are given give the dog a dose of either salad or castor oil, This makes nine powders and three doses of ol the animal willtre- ceive. One day’s dosing, followed by oil is usually sufiicient, but to thoroughly eradicate the parasites the above way is best, SHARBOTT LAKE, Ont.—Any one who understands the habits of the black bass and knows when and how to fish for them will pot be disap- pointed here. They run large, averaging 3 lbs. weight and there seems to be two varieties, I donot confound the Oswego with the black, buti one variety of the latter seeming to be blacker, chunkier and more gamey than the other, which is the same as found in the St. Lawrence, These black fellows are known here as ““humpbacks.” Perhaps one is the male and the otherthe female, and asthe fish run larger than in the river, the difference is more easily distinguishable. Ans, We cannot undertake to decide from the meagre description given, R. EH. P., Bloomington, Ill.— Would you please define for me and sev- eral other friends (who, with me, are admirers of your paper) the difference between these three fishes—the pike, the pickerel, the mas- Kelonge, We have an argument on hand with reference to these fishes, it being contended by one party that they are all one fishin different stages of growth; by another that they are fish of the same species in the same class that a cat belongs to the tiger family. If you will settle this matter for us we shall be much obliged. Further, what is the fish called a wall-eyed pike? are there two kinds of pike—wall-eyed and an- other kind? Ans. You will find this matter fully discussed on page 359 of the FoREST AND STREAM Of July 5th, 1877. The wall-eyed pike is the pike perch (Lucoperca stitzostedion Americanwm, Aud.) or pickerel of the Lake Huron Fishermen, : W.#H. A., Willimantic, Ct.—I have a setter pup seven months old who has some kind of disease breaking out on him which causes.a good deal ofscratching. The disease, as near as I can describe it, is as follows: The skin has a whitish, scaly appearance; the hair comes out, and by scratching he makes it bleed andlook very bad. It first appeared on his head, but is now spreading down his fore legs and on his belly, Please give me a prescription. Ans, Wash with juniper tar soap (Cazwell, Hazard & Co,’s). Give a teaspoonful of the following three times a day: acetate of potash, 23¢ drs; fluid extract of balmony and finid extract of boneset, each 24¢ drs; finid extract of taraxi- cum, 3402; sweetspirits of mitre (Squibbs), 6 drs; syrup sarsaparilla, 1oz,, and water to make 4 ounces. Also apply externally, blackwash. as before recommended in these columns until the eruption seems to be healing, then apply the two following solutions with a sponge, mixing them in equal parts just before using: 1. 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We cannot be responsible for dereliction of the mail service if money remitted to usis lost. NO PERSON WHATEVER is authorized to collect money for us unless he can show authentic credentials from one of the undersigned. We have no Philadelphia agent, =~ Trade supplied by American News Company. CHARLES IALLOCK, Editor. 8. H. TURRILL, Chicago, Western Manager, TT, C. BANKS, Business Manager. CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE COMING WEEK, Friday, Sep. 14.—Trotting: Dubuque, Ta.; St. Joseph, Mo.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Edenburg, Pa.; Long Branch, N. J.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Potts- town, Pa.; Beacon Park, Boston; Albany, N. ¥.; Toronto. Base ball: Chicago vs. Hartford, Brooklyn; Springfield, O., vs. Mutnal, at Janes- ville, Wis.; St. Louis vs. Lowell, at Lowell; Hornell vs. Standard, at Hamilton, Can.; Bochester vs. Buffalo, at Buffalo; Monticello vs, Star of Greenville, at Jersey City. Creedmoor: International Rifle Match. Ottawa (Can.): Metropolitan Rifle Ass’n Match. Regatta of Triton Boat Club, on the Passaic. Saturday, Sep. 15.—Trotting: St. Joseph, Mo,: Long Branch; Toronto. Base ball: Chicago vs. Hartford, at Brooklyn; St. Lonis vs. Boston, at Boston ; Cincinnati ys, Louisville, at Louisville; Hornell vs. Buffalo, at Buffalo; Jefferson vs. Star of Greenville, at Brooklyn, E. D., Chelsea vs Orange, at Orange, N.d.; Alaska vs. Winona, at West Brighton, 8. L.; Monticello vs. Montclair, at Jersey City ; Syracuse Stars vs. Indian- apolis, at Pittsburgh ; Champion vs. Milwaukee, at Milwaukee ; Rochester ys Cricket, at Rochester. Creedmoor: International Rifle Match. Monday, Sep. 17.—Trotting: Zanesville, O. Running meeting at Lex- ington, Ky. Base ball: Champion vs. Milwaukee, at Milwaukee ; Rochester ys. Cricket, at Rochester; Athletic vs. Norristown Mutnals, at Phila.; Eekford vs. Targer, at Phila.; St. Louis ys. Resolute, at Bliza- beth, Shooting tournament at Kansas City. Tueaday, Sep. 18.—Trotting; Zanesville, O.; Potsdam, N. Y.; Pough_ keepsie, N. Y.; Clarion, Pa.; Hartford, Conn.; Chicago, Tll.; Narragan- sett Park, R. I.; Beaver, Pa.; Dover,N. H. Base ball: Chicago vs, Boston, at Boston ; St. Louis ys. Hartford, at Brooklyn ; Union vs. Independents, at Norwalk, Conn. Shooting at Kansas City, as above. Wednesday, Sep. 19.—Trotting, as above; also Marsden, Conn. ; Cals kill, N. Y. Running meeting, as above. Base ball: St, Louis vs, Ath- letics, at Philadelphia, Thursday, Sep. 20.—Trotting, as above, also at Westchester, at West- chester, Pa. Running meeting as above. Base ball: 8t. Louis vs. Brooklyn, at Brooklyn; Chicago ys. Boston, at Boston, American Rifle Association, Glenbrooke, i Sirrme Bori.—A dispatch from Fort Walsh, Cypress Hills, British North-West Territories, states that it has been discovered that Sitting Bullis no other than Chas. Jacobs, a half breed native of Fort Garry, and an alumnus of St. John’s College there. He is an Ojibbera by birth, and the son of Henry Jacobs, an interpreter, living on the Manitoulim Islands of the Great Lakes. ISLAND. : HOULD any one turn his eyes toward Long Island as a summer retreat, he may have discovered on the northern shore, about fifty miles from New York, a place called Say- yille—presumably the village upon the “‘say.” We choose this point for reasons which will hereafter appear. Ivissituated about a quarter of a mile from the Long Island Railroad depot, and about three-quarters from the beach. The town itself presents a somewhat scattered appearance, as though elbow-room were plenty and land cheap. It is furthermore, quiet, and 1f not exactly like the land of the “lotos,” in which ‘it seemed always afternoon,” the resemblance is sufficiently close to satisfy the requirements of any reasonable denizen of the city in quest of rest and peace. There is no meadow land in the immediate vicinity, aud as a consequence mosquitoes are very rare, and malaria unknown. We dispose of these objections in advance, because they represent the two subjects which first call for inquiry on the part of visitors. As to the positive advantages of the town, it is the centre of a district, in any part of which there are beautiful walks and drives. There are also a good bathing beach, excellent and safe, boating and yachting, and fishing both in sea, lake and stream. Under the direction of Major W. H. Underhill, a gentleman long connected with the Southside Club, and now at Sayville, we pushed explorations in every direction. First, we visited the grounds of Mr. Wilber, which lie on the shore a short distance west of the town. The residence commands a magnificent view of the Great South Bay and the beach, about five miles seaward, and round it are fields and groves, suggestive of rural occupation and secluded leisure. Under the trees near the shore a party of picnickers regaled themselves, and near-by were the evidences that a clam bake formed part of the day’s._programme. Undisturbed by ‘‘a chiel amang them takin’ notes” they enjoyed them- selves hugely, while we continued our tour of inspection, A judiciously selected belt of frees to the west gives ample shelter on that side, and a thick undergrowth affords in places excellent coyer for game, Through it runs a narrow lane, beautifully shaded by trees alive with song-birds, and giving glimpses as we pass of the open country to the west. Nothing was wanted to complete the picture but the haymakers, upon whom we very shortly came as they closed their forenoon’s labor. The entire place, both house and grounds, is admir- able, alike for its beauty and for its all-pervading air of quiet. It is just the kind of retreat to suit a sportsman and country gentleman, who, to his love of the chase, adds a taste for an occasional indulgence in Jess active operations, Returning to Sayville, we start for a drive to the west, and at the end of about four miles reach the club-house. It lies close to the shore of a lake, the extent of which we cannot see from the road. The lake nestles charmingly among the trees, and, although small, gives abundant sport to the Waltonian members of the club, It is the best possible place to seek a change from the city club, in the exclusiveness of which it shares, while it transcendsit in freedom and society. Where could the abitwe of the stately city club find a better retreat than in this picturesque building, with its surroundings of sport and charming scenery? He would find a change, but not {oo great a change; only a country version of the city life he loves. Keeping still further to the west, we pass the Lorillard mansion, and further off see the house occupied by the trainer of the great turfman’s stud. We look back with some curiosity toward the cradle of the stars whose victories at Monmouth Park, Jerome Park, or elsewhere, are recorded every week, and conclude that in such a place, and with such advantages, it should not be a hard matter to carry off the honors of the course, About a hundred yards further we reach a point inthe road commanding a magnificent view of the land sloping downward to the shore, and of the bay be- yond, studded with innumerable sailing craft. Off in that direction, to the southeast, lies Fire Island, and across the intervening expanse of rippling water the yachts are moving like sea-birds on the wing, As we return to our starting point let us answer an objec- tion that may be raised, viz., that so far we have only looked at what may be called the wealthy side of Sayville. This course was adopted advisedly, for the reason that here the wealthy have been the pioneers. Prospecting like Joshua's spies, they ‘‘viewed the land,” and finding it healthy, rich and pleasant, they chose their settlements, while Sayville was yet a terra incognita to the great mass of panting and enervated humanity in the cities. The rich residents have monopolized nothing but the ground they purchased, They only showed a discrimination worthy of emulation, All the attractions of Sayville are substantially as open to the man who ean only snatch a week’s holiday as to the millionare. Turning now to the east, we drive slowly through Blue Point, looking anxiously for signs of its great oyster industry, and finding 1t a clean, orderly town, lying a little nearer the beach than its neighbor, Sayville; drive on to a picturesque town, with the euphonious name of Patchogue. Here the Southern Railroad ends, and as we push on to Bellport the ride is made none the less enjoyable by the thought of being beyond the railway system. Everywhere we find the same variety of scenery, the same liberal distribution of attractions, the same proffered alternatives of occupation or amusements. Our next excursion from Sayville was almost due north, through fine woods and farmlands to Lake Ronkonkoma, a sheet of water not nearly so well known as it deserves to be. i Jew || .. u.k THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF LONG | Itliesalmost seven miles from Sayville and two Pt in the very centre of Long Island. As we approach it the south it presented a view of unexcelled sweetne beauty. A light breeze faintly stirred its placid surface one or two small sailing boats gleamed in the sunshine a the background of hills and forest. Keeping to the easte shore we mounted a gentle ascent, and soon founda p from which we could look down upon the lake spread on Ml its splendor at our feet. Its Indian name signifies Pond, but for what reason if was applied as a distinctive we cannot discover. The greater part of the beach is pe and firm, and only at the northern extremities is of the racter implied in its name. It is said to be about fifty above the waters of the sea, and to rise for seven years then as gradually to fall for an equal period. A high bai bluff bounds it on the east, and on the west the shore app equally steep. A fringe of trees surrounds the lake, Y we first viewed it the sun was rapidly sinking down to if couch in the west, and its reflection on the water and tf gloomy boundary of forest and knoll made up a scene whic very few imagine to exist within fifty miles of New Y¢ To how many, we asked ourselves, is even the name Ronkop koma familiar? After passing about half way around ¥ turned and left it with regret, but with a resolve that ip i hereafter a longer time should be devoted to the contemplafig of its picturesque beauty. And now let us turn to what, afterall, is the great attract of Sayville—its proximity to the sea. We reach the she easily, and in a few minutes are in a catboat dancing over# waters of Great South Bay, tacking to starboard and larho in the face of a breeze fresh from the ocean, Thirteen below us are the beds from which are taken the famous oysh of Blue Point, and soon we are being initiated into the p of oyster fishing. The wind is delightful, and as the skims along, the few miles between the shore and the Gre South Beach are passed over unheeded. In about an hourw land on the beach, and are walking, with the sound of tht ocean surf in our ears, upto the Ocean Pavilion. The Pavili has just been opened, but bids fair to be a resort for sail parties from every point on Jong Island shore between Bel port and Babylon. As we reach the arbor the roar off tumbling waves becomes louder, and in a few minutes wef in the presence of old ocean. The beach is nothing more thi a narrow sand bank, separating the bay, and showing patohem here and there of shrubbery from the sea. Directly in fror us the great waves are dashing overall thatisleft of the w of the Vicksburg. Further to the west, about a quarter¢ mile, the wreck of another noble vessel, the Great Wester lies broadside on the shore.- There is matter enough here moralizing if one is in the humor—two dismantled wret the huge billows thundering over them, and a few sea-hi screaming above asthe spray is thrown up in lofty jets. wind was moderate, and far away near the horizon were white sails of two ships, the only moving things upon We waste of waters stretching to the South and West. From hillock of sand a view can be had to both north and south the quiet bay, sheltered by the natural breakwater upon whieh} we stand, and of the outside sea, At this point, as at I Island, the visitor has the option of bathing either in thes or in the still waters of the bay. The hours pass swiftly the enjoyment of the novelty, and of the invigorating bre and it is evening and dark before we hoard the yacht fo return trip. There was no moonlight, but the stars were! in brilliant myriads, and the skipper steered by the Poles for lack of alight at the landing. ene ote te 06 SiC Seventy-first, N Y..... era 307 Seventh, N Y......--.......- Beet HTP LAVIN Se ons ale aaae kala ge 209 Forty-seventh, IN Yi;......cs2-5 293 Kirst California (11 men)...... 200 Thirteenth, N Y Forty-ninth, N Y.....-.-..... so210= MWeITtH, INE scegiessecbarent LDLS Forty-fourth, N Y............ 264 Thirty-second, N Y...... Drie wan 213 Twenty-third, N Y............ 262 Twenty-eighth, N Y............ 201 Fourteenth, N Y.e...--. +00. 248 Sucty-ninth, N Yisisesrecsss cee 145 The Gatling Gun Match, fought at the conclusion of the Army and Navy Match, was another success for the Oswego men. The Seventh made a strong bid for the sun, but the ** woodchuck ” shooters proved too much for them, and a second first prize was booked for Oswego. ‘The record of the match showed (open to teams of twelve from any regiment or battalion in the State of New York; weapon, Remington State model, 500 yards, seven rounds, any position) : PORTY-EIGHTM REGIMENT, Lientenant.J S Barton... ...c.sssnesss--e.-s seed 5 5 5 4 5 gad Captain A Curtis. ie. ss... ketene BE ie yh 446 5 4 3 5—80 Private George White....., Bh tba sence e patowr aay o..5 0. 3 ‘Ob 2 B30 Sergeaut O A Barton. .....-.. 0222.15... sessed 4 45 4 5 4-29 Gowporal A Cropsey...0.5 asco cesae esses coves 4 8B BS 8 F- a—oh Lieut.-Colonel © V Houghton........- seeent 8 5 5b 4 4 4-35 Sergeant LT Barney.... 2. ccs. e eect ee es geecaeced O 4 4 L GF 4—26 Peivate Wim Ein. eer ee arses sO nee Boe tteutir in =e Private) (REAL pore. oe ewele als sgh een oes ea vets dU) 60 BO nae od rane tay PYivate Hy GoPOBESs ousodieuctinsaas sUAatns- Meee ne- 4345 2 0 0—19 Private JL W00G........ssecareeseengensusseess 0 0 2 8 4 4 4—IT Sergeant H Harding...... et ots seein seus 0) & 2 Bee 257 2Si5 Totals s.. ease ee Mo eo, bpaceals Chea cle tee reth peviaasoe sd cana see s0U0 The only difference between the matches being in the matter of rifles—in the one match of military pattern, and in the other of any build. The scores did not seem to show any very decided improvement on an average, and the leading score stood the same in esch match. In this second contest of the meeting, the record showed (Open to all comers; weapon, any rifle; distance, 200 yards; seven rounds; position stand- ing; entrance fee, $1; 267 entries): pressure of a last final effort, the scores Coubtless exhibit the full power of the teams. The Britishers haye fired six full scores, but on two of these days the Americans did not fire by their side. ‘Taking the six last practice shoots of the separate teams the following exhibit-is reached : AMERICAN TEAM. Total. SEVENTH REGIMENT. Capt C F Robbins...............32 Priv Geo Waterman .....neneees.nt Priv F § Garfner...... CPO ee es aki Priv J W Gardner.... P Priv. EL Peackle. ... csccss+s--- 26 Priv J P Burrill..... ox yo Ve seme Fe Sergt 6 J Covington.... Seer re) Priv T W Linton...,...,.......-- 24 Priv EH W Price, .... Cine hese seeped SergiJ Le Boutulier.......... eae BL Gant i oRTiGe's wiswrw tp eUiebsaacus 19 Priv A P Riker....... Sos ecto il TBOTAL Fo oh eam elses oe shed we od Forty-ninth Regiment Forty-fourth TWENTY-THIRD REGIMENT, Adjt J & Frothingham,..... shit coe, Priv J L Thompsoa......... eee ey Serpt J M Allen........... 2.200.268 Sergt Wd Oliver... 1... 2.005 0a 26 Priv J WH Sbeatns,..,..5..0..-.,.26 Corp Fred Albers...............25 Serot WD Canda............2+-85 Lye Ot Bis Wain cilswacimases Saban » 24. Privy FN Aolbrook........0.-...21 Corp AG Weber..........06-.-021 Briv, 2 Seelton). Sc seuss eee oe 20 Corp D C Piuney,..............20, Total.... bags 2. Fie aoe Thirty-second Regiment TWellth. ...0.s- 5) 0g be PO cere OE Pah de DAR Te Ree oe | ad Banierae, Se 555454593 JP Warren......45544 45-81 Nene «= 198. «=—s207—Ss«i2S(itikkSsiSC*«é' gt | HL Samforc......4545 45 5-32 J McOomb......4 4455 5 4-31 ahem ‘206 201 25 196 210 197 1 B15 CG Zettler......554445 5-32 BA Vail tiene ees 4545 45 4—31 Blydenbargu 206 = 178i OT—(ts CT DnR yoo | Win Ferguson,...4554545—82 W Wright....... 544545431 ay shee “99 196 198 ONL 198 209 7.203 EW Whitlock....45545 5 4—32 LH Greye.......5644405 4—31 panes RaAN la00 200 193 22 198 205 1/198 Philip Klein...... 55445 6 4—32 § A Servis.....-..646 4 5 4 4—81 TAokwOn .11.2.203 197 194 196 2U5 208 1193 | WH dacksou....455 5454-32 WP Carpenter......455544 4-31 apy pone “71 190 310 215 210 198 1194 DF Davids......4555645 4-82 HJ Birns........ 6546544 4—21 Dalasi sak tT : Ma se ee | 1K Milner ,.....445 5445-81 G@ RNichols......5545 3.4 531 Total.....-1,608 1,562 1,620 1,617 1,641 1,609 9,007 | WH Reed,....... 45465445—31 Wm Klein,......5555 34 4—31 aT : Sir H Halford.......30 LL Barnes..,... .... 29° GL Morse...-.-..., BRITISH “TEAM. ET Piggott.....-.., 30 RG Posl....,s...css 20 W Rigby........ Milner........200 293 207 206 202 208 1,226 | W_H Gilder,........ 30 O Schuceloch,.. J McCartin, Lient Fenton,.189 17 U2 204 206 B02 1,200 | C H Rider........... 50 W Brockhoff... FA Wright. Rigby.......-- 190 199 198 196 202 202 1,187 | M A Senll...........' 30 GP Le Breton. J WN Lane,... a 197 907 £05 189 188 1,175 | IC Reamer,........30 EH Ladd...... GW Davson. 200 QUT 186 159 181 1,168 | F N Holbrook.,,....80 J B Frothingham 188 203 203 191 188 1,162 | J EB Stetson. ...-....5 : 196 195 195 201 168 1,150 Ae Banta Ferber ol a CRAB eM A oS ! 19 189 199 189 199 192 1,147 | Geo White.......... ‘Alder. ....... - eae ey i Sree ST pr id ere 2 | AK P Uennett.....30 D CG Pimney,........! Total......1,586 1,584 1,618 1,584 1,569 1,629 9,410 7 OR eves? 3 Pe Ce es een e Cr ~ RE cee cencen = weg pe iceseeees This would show an average score per day of 1,569 for | , FR SRa ed ehh WER NTA yEOTeLeie ae i aral i DI j J Boles,..... -30 GD Hobart,........ 29 the English, against 1,609 for the American team, It is | UK oiat at ode Wemsaeran ocas noteworthy, too, that the three Irishmen head the British | Jos Fenton. . ¥ J Rabbeth..,,....99 side, followed by the lone Scotsman, these four gentlemen shooting the Rigby rifle, while the four Metford shooting Englishmen foot ihe squad, On the 28th and 29th ult., the double days’ score shows a lead for the Americans of 187 ‘points, while on the 4th and 5th insts., when the teams again shot together, the scores were 97 in fayor of the Americans. The British riflemen, while acknowledged to be, as Sir Henry claims, the best team which Great Britain eould send out, are deficient as compared with the Ameri; can in the matter of system in team practice, of position in firing, and in the matter of rifles, In questions of indi- vidual expertness and in wind judgment they do not appear to be one whit behind, while in experience they are far in advance of the home squad. The competition is against the best team which Great Britain, the only long-range shooting nation of Europe, can produce. On it the Englishmen have rested their entire hopes, and their assertion in advance that a victory for American riflemen during the present weelk will leave them beyond dispute the master marksmen of the world, gains point from the claim of the English riflemen last year that a _ success over the Scotch, Irish, Australian and Canadian riflemen was but a divided victory after all, and not until W H Sanford,......,29 W F E:lmundstone. .29 J K Renand ... SS Bamstead.......30 J G Newbnrty........30 DH Ogdew..... Bae Chas Renaud. -29 JIC Clarke 29 IL Allen..... ...29 HS Jewell 128 G W Davison,......;29 d Cavanagh.... 28 J B Fradenburgh...29 RH Keene... 28, CGH Johr....-.......29 OH Waple..... 28 Chas ‘Valladay ......29 J HE Irwin... 28 5 V Kennedy........29 BA Dugro.. 25 Win Hayes......-...28 W § Cogewell...... Wd Oliver..... Recess was now for a time the order of therange, and while the marksmen scrambled for beer and sandwiches, the only provender accessible, the old-range targets were changed from 3d to 2d class, in anticipation of the afternoon’s mid-range work. On the new range the cavalry proceeded with their carbine match at 200 yards, and for the first time in ever so long the Yates men did not have everything their own way, and the ‘water cooler” which the Syracuse men so feared to get will not yet fall to their lot. The Washington Grey Troop headed the list with a good first place, and celebrated their victory by a reception in the evening to the visiting men at their armory in the city, The record of the Cayalry Match stood (Open toteams of seven from any troop, or other organ- ization armed with carbines of the National Guard 5. N. Y.; to appear in the uniform of their corps; distance, 200 yards; position, standing; rounds, seyen; weapon, Remington breech~ loading carbine, State model; trigzer pull not less than six pounds; entrance fee, $1 each man; ten teams): ' Thirteeuth.. Seventy-first . i Sixhy-ninth.. Fourteenth Ninth... was some shooting at the running deer during the day. ‘The repeating rifle, which was the day prize, was taken by an officer of the association, together with a liberal amount of maledictions for the mannerin which the match was sum— marily closed by another member of the directory. At present we can only say that the match ended very abruptly, The second day of the fall meeting at Creedmoor passed off even more uneventfully than the first. Three team matches for the State and First and Second Diyision prizes filled the programme, There were no protests, no charges of unfair play; and while there were, of course, many disappointed teams, the results were arrived at after full, free, open en- deavor on the part of all. The same excellent order which marked the first day was again maintained. The morning was given up to off-hand shooting in the opening stages of the three matches named. During the afternoon hours the 500— yards stages were contested, and long before sundown tha closing gun had been fired, the conclusions announced and the men were either snugly under canvas in their tent houses on the range or were off cityward. The State match was 4 genuine surprise, the great majority of those who have been watching the performances of the team were of opinion that the 48th Oswego Regt. would be the lucky squad, and particularly was the opinion held atter their brilliant yictories in the Gatling Gun and Army and Navy Cup matches of the day before. At the 200-yard range the 7th Regt. were leading, though they were closely pressed. In opening at 500, however, Capt. Jas. Li Price, of the 7th team, made a curious blunder, and through his oversight lost his score at that range. When the gun fired announcing the opening of the second stage of the match Capt. Price was at the pool target, and forgetful of the rule which says, ‘* An member of a squad or firing pariy who shall absent himself without leave during the firiug, or fire a shot from any other firing point before the squad has completed its shooting (ex- _cept in pursuance of orders) shall be Gapalifed in that com- petition.” As Capt. Price had fired at the pool target after — _—— —— ~—- i: —. wi = ms C y the second sta : hig acota abt nge was decla void by the executive officer when Mis attention was called to the circumstances of the case, But ven without this the 7th team*would have had only fourth | ce, the 14th team Pict Sale first by 18 points over the fo and iv over the 48th boys. The “ Woodchuck” was ee ii routed, and while they have done welland shown them- selves fit to rank with the first, the Oswego men did not hold their own against the red-capped representatives of the Veteran Regiment of Brooklyn. (Open to teams of twelve from each reziment or battalion of infantry of the National Guard of the State of New York: all competitors must ap- }pear inthe uniform of their corps; distance, 200 and 500 yards; position, standing at 200, any at 500; weapon, Rem- Angton rifle, State model; rounds, five, at each distance; en- trance fee, $1 each; sixteen teams competiting; first prize, piate trophy, presented by Governor Robinson, value 4500; second prize, $100 trophy; third prize, $75 silver vase, and ourth prize, 2 $50 trophy) - Yourteenth Keojiment, *. 200 yards, 500 yards, Total. iv Roberteon.....-......4.:..844 24-18 45 44 5-22 40 SErlLV MOOG 222) seen yaniotbsaccacnS 2 46544 5—22 4) ; 55 55 0—20 a9 5325 4—19 33 4443 3—18 38 4444 9-18 88 6442 2-17 36 043 4 8—13 33 02 3 2 5—12 a2 3.3 24 U—-12 BL. 223 5 3—15 3i) 338 02 3-1) 25 199 4a20 ‘- 200 600 ‘TL Priv Stearns,........21 4 Priy Holbrook. ......20 td oe VEriy Alvers..........20 20 40 Sergt Oliver.....,..18 14 388 orp Weber........%1 17 3S Ads Frethinglam....21 ant Bz Pv Thohipson. ....15 #2 37 Priv Holton.......... 92, 4 26 Corp Piumey.........d9 26 85 Lieut Budd..:.......12 12 94 Sergt Allen. serena Id 34 —_—- —_— SHEE AI acads © tyes scion nevalees yectiinteain~ acbeeciies gee, cade ASU 40T Forty-eighth Regiment. Priv While...... osedh a iS Sergt Barnes...... 18 44 a2 Berek Barton......... 20 IS 388 Col Houghtom.......17 If 81 Priy Cropsey - 20) i 38 Capt Curtis... 11 Fa Friv Hall... 200 62 8% Pine Wondiel ., é 16 29 Priv Finn.... 1S 21 od Serpt Warding.......13 16 2y Priv Post...-...-....20 5 ds Lieut Barton.........15 14 29 ee BS Se abe Eueedevenesdorestcsares-ecesitl) 194 40S Ninth Regiment. fyent Beanman......17 21 35 Sergt Stron...s...... 20 IB 38 pbergt Ward.......-.-16 21 37 Maj Pryer...-......01t 14 31 Capt Hover,.......,.19 18 37 Sergt Hnvle..,.......2L 9 30 Hergt Jioutuey,......14 ae 46 Sergt Nordbruch,...17 12 2H) Lieut; Kneeland..... 17 IT 34 Corp Eugle.......... 19 Q 328 Lieut Pobb....2.-...14 19 33° Col Hitchcock.......17 1 27 BLOT EL § bsscb seen me onion iy esd Lore CAS a AA Meet eeet ee eesteessen es tdi 86186 ©6893 | Seventh Repimedt. 0c. coe. ee sccecceseceecepecsceuceeess229 JB3 887 JOUVE) SECA CURE POE ea seeey 2226 146 B12 HONKY MING WNC RIMONG. 4. xt p ete nneedaracclcteccse eeiee220) 146 266 PY eUUTU GNI ENiKcel nse nda daca eccbcsenacaa.e212 “Tho SGS Forty-fourth Battalion,.....0.....s.22..... ween eenelS. 129 847 SMEVETICV TBE NOPITIEN.. | .svectescacccesas ereeee2lD 126 341 - ‘Whirty-second Regiment ................... te asses e202 132 334 Twenty-eighth Regiment, -....-.. 0... scc evanescence «ees 166 158 324 Sixty-ninth Regiment,..........-- fens tieetecteareelss 196, 319 ME IFLOGH Mi we et OMD, ve ayes ee fa dk ele, vide cee 198 125 31s Forty-seveuth Regiment......... Geaceeteseretsensenracy-l93 ALL 309 | Fifteenth Battalion...,.......,.. Sw bdtnnsscapeenepesessentl Ot 75 269 In the First Division match there was a good fight for first place, and notwithstanding the fact the Seventh secured a Yead at 200 yards, the superior shooting of the Scotch element in the Seventy-first Regiment team secured them the honors, after a close round, at 500 yards. It was, in fact, a victory for the old Seyenty-ninth Highlanders, and ‘‘ Auld Scotia” and her sons felt proud of their power. Of the nine resiments in the First Division, six only were represented, the Twenty- second (Col. Porter), Fifth (Col. Spencer) and the Hleventh (Col. Umbekant) being the absentces. The full scores stood (Open to teams of twelve from éach regiment or battalion of infantry in the First Division, N. G. 8. N. Y.; competitors to appear in uniform and shoot with State model rifle; 200 and 600 yards; 5 shots each distance; position standing at 200, any at 500; first prize, the Division trophy, value $100; sec- ond and third prizes of $78 and ‘850, respectively; six teams competing) : > Seyenty-tirst Regiment, 200 500) TL 200 500 TL UR ee eee eee an 22 20 AYP MOUNES taucesseehe. 19, 18 37 Williams ..-.....0..-19 ig 38 Stevenson.... .......17 18 35 ISUCGIE see eel 86 COUDTAN Ls... eeelT «8016 8-88 “as ee eo oe Og 20 Bi feql OSA Ci ba eee ml wn by 15 82 MOberison..-..seeeei20 IT AF OlarK.. cee 19 13 32 Hdmondston....-....20 1% 8% Lindsay.......... Reality ike MBSE GEM yet isan WG Shes sitn dish vocycrns tA cett ceils e0OF O9GT 08 Eighth Regiment, SUT: ceeeeweseseersiG 21 3% § Clark... molier elie 9B: Murphy ..-.. : 16 ©6986 Hobart... 320 4 34 Cochran... 19 85 J COlark....2.......22 11 38 1% 85 Barker,...... etl) 13 32 16 BaP WUT ee mor yee 19 7 26 li 34 MHeigman.....-.......18 6 24 TO a ae Ago Ai ose Gabon Hepks Pc pees ey Brera tae 229, 73 895 Ninth Regiment. WG Ley OBC r ey ee HBS Sate Hitehedcks sss saul 17 38 Beauman ............17 18 385 Nordbruch...,.,....4d8 15 33 Bergt Hngle.........17 18 8D; VHOVETis. eae s. baste ie SRA SPOVGUCY Gor ewepe travel 15 ap ‘Strole of fala je: s 13 80 Corp Mngle.........16 IB S84 Pryer.... cece, R 916 | 8S Hohb....0s..--e-.----15 486018) 88 Keeland.:... 2.16 = 1008 Riot len i lere bates area SASS he cots. fee ctssescees 800 191 391 SEVENTH REPIMENG. 1. seek eee eee pe eeewemeceere ness. 294 166 390 Eeiweituly Homment. ce ss, Prebrtever ete cshalvkvesverneucee 165 ae aBlxty ninth ROP iMEDb on ceay cseeeesice cute ces cess seiicl9G 122, B17 The Second Division match drew out all the Brooklyn organizations into a lively team contest. Capt. Farley almost. got his Fourteenth Regiment team to the front for the second ‘point, failing but one point of victory, which followed the usual course of other years in going to the Twenty-third team, “The scores ran (Open to teams of twelve from any regiment or battalion in the Second Division, N. G. §. N. ¥,; other conditions as in First Division match ; al] the seven organiza- | tions of the Second Division represented) : ‘Twenty-third Regiment. ' 200° 500 2 ‘ H Btearns,....- im sleeoy gagetee 18, Givers, ..a seen aS as a ) Frothingham,........18 21 [ts a eh eneedt VW BL ) Albers... .-e.<.--...18 1S 3 ‘Pinmey....... f4eeen lg’ 18 31 py bers. ves eerserncl 86918 eaesser AT 14 32 Holbrook ..s2 46.2... 20 0 1th crevemer dS Td 32 @andee. 262002014 teoreeseeld. 18 137 J — — — TROUAI sags cs enap sees sisejy~rrrsesw sy pepncesvonsecearsesunAlt 155 405 — Fourteenth Regiment. 28 48 Priv Taeveyiesss... dS I 33 22 41 Priv King. ac1e df $9 ® 3 Priv Clancy. felt edi 135 135 Sober ily Weerhyys sy. e 1s 6 ‘bd Priv Tarpie. . i 36° Priv: Corry. el.) 4-97 Priv Moore .....-.-., 19 #85 Sergt Browe....:....16 9 35 IO E eavaweeysmae et owt disses usd sa enetale sions (ak sien ae 2218 191 404 Thirteenth Regiment, Lieut Gear,........--20 19 39 Corp Townley.. 5x19 13 32 Priv Mog 2) 18 33 Serpt Kellner.. 16 913 seep) Priv Daryeatic.....:19 8 87 Sergi Moody..,......15 18 298 Corp Fradenburgh,..19 i9 36 Priv Reed.,..........16 127 6-88. Priv Gluss........<.-21 14 385 Sergt Muvro,....... 9 9 24 Yruni Wlood., .....-..1T 16 83 Priv Jones....,...).. 1 alt 21 AO Gall ate wicle ey gisiet=tafate tele: ale 'welptclas hs He Peace les beats te tiecesstlt 18 Sed Thirty-second Regiment. ... 2... cece... eee ees 16) 508 Forty-seventh Negiment.........,.......-. 1h4 3h wenty-eighth Regiment..........- ec. cee e ee 1238 318 Vifteeuth Regiment.,-......... tice ee, 111 BUT Nuw Yors— Waverly.—The Waverly Rifle Association’s’ contest for the silver cup presented by I. F. Wells, ended in favor of D, D. Knapp, the secretary of the club, at their range a few days since; shooting 15 shots each; distance 800, 900 and 1,000 yards. ‘he wind varying as usual through the Shepard Ravine from () to 8 points side and rear. The scores stood : i ( 80-04555455553545 5—65 DD Knapp....-..,.,...-.4 900—43558453454546 4—#a+197 (1,000 5564545555445 489! 800-4 2855554555555 6 470) GON PIsh veaees~ +e ee-eees a 900-58 54455555558 4 5 3—65+196 1,000-2 34555588443 356 46s 8N0-—4 84485554555 3 5 4—64 A Hildebrand. ......; He 90-05 54845505555 4 459-191 1,000—-5 65434554545 4 4 5—6s 80U-3 234555455545 5 5—67 Wm Hildebrand.,........< 900-5 44535305655 8 3 4 559187 1,000—4 3834354553555 4—61 § 800—0 45.484644555 4 3 3-58) FEY Wells .- cee cee eeereses 900-56353445538548 5 463184 11,0005 4084455555555 3-63 800-3 45 5353326644 2 6—53) W B Campbell.........-..4 900-5485543250438 4 2 3-52) 161 1000-5 0054545622435 2-51 Tos Nevapa Baper.—A Co., Forty-cighth Regiment, N. G. §. N. Y., shot for the Nevada badge on the 6th inst,, and their score is cettainly a most excellent one. Last year they were successtul on a score of 25 19-46 per man, shoot- ing 46 men in the company. By a change in the condi- tions, they were this year permitted to shoot with a mini- mum of 85 men, and the average leaps to 33 47,100 per man out of the possible 50, The aggregate last year with 46 men reached 1,169 points ; this year, with but 35 men, the total reached 1,171 points. The Oswego Zmes is happy, and yet sces # looming danger in the success of its friends, say- ing: ** This score is likely 10 discourage competition, Up to this time no other company has announced its intention of competing for the badge, and after fhis score is an- nounced we hardly think any of them will care to shoot against it.” The weather conditions during the match were fair, and the shooting was witnessed by Col. Manning, Di- vision Inspector of Rifle Practice, and Major Chapman, En- gin¢er of the Twenty-fourth Brigade. The range totals stood : 200 yda. 500 yds. T’l 200 yds, 500 yds. I"! Hd Bell. -.s<....20 ba 44 W A Johnson....20 15 85 J5 Barton ,..... 21 23 44 I?) Lupin,....... 14 20 34 Geo White.,..... wi 23 44 T Donnovan (1)..15 19 3 Thy Gy POSteree wets ccs 21 44 J) Marshail..... 14 19 83, CN Goe.....,,...21 22 43 [UL Barnes....-. 18 15 32 C A Barton ......20 22 42 A Harness....... 20 12 82 A Cropsey,.......20 22, 42 J Nivoff.....,,-..16 15 BL ele Hellas eee a eared 21 41 T Bertrand......19 12 81 ‘’ Donnoyan (2)..16 23 39 J Hi Sleight...... 10 20 P't Perkins......20 19 39 M lL Marshal 12 28 H Coe...- wang SU 19 389 HE Purpie,.... .-14 12 26 E Miiler... ee 19 af ‘I’ W Goodsell....10 14 Q4 P O Wright......19 18 37 HJ Calkins.,....20 4 ot L Woolson ...-.. 20) IT BT A Paine:........ wld 9 22 PG META. eae 20 16 36 A. Cavalier,...... 11 Y 18 J 1, Wood 215 20 35 HA Swetlenhaml4 2 16 A Clemings......17 18 35 J McCann..,....10 2 14 J © Harding...,.18 17 35 — — Total ......... 612 ity ayatal Massaonusrerts— Walnut Hiil.—The final contest for places on the inter-State team, representing the Massachu- setts Rifle Association, was held at the Walnut Hill ranges, Sept. 5, and the team determined upon as follows: W. H, Jackson, James Wemyss, Jr., A. P. Clarke and C, C. Heb- bard, with Wm. Gerrish as reserve. The leading scores at the final test stood : S008 4585554555855 4-66) AP Clarke. ....cccsscc00 > 900-5 4356543445555 5 6—67$-208 1,000-5 635555444555 5 5—T0h 800-4 445564555555 56-71 CC Hebbard.............2 900-50544553555 4 0 5 5—60+-199 1,000-455255543435 45 5—61 Ib 5 8R 444045445 5 5—60) Wim Gerrish,.....:....... 900—4 054545055545 4 560179 1,000-3 68455524Rn545 5 3-59 SW0—2 2303325555 345 53) A HMebbard......--.. wee calle 900-445455255548 4 4 561-172 1,000—4 8553053405535 5—55 Micuigan— Detroit, Sept. 5.—At the return match between teams of the Windsor (Ontario) Infantry and Detroit Light- guard, the scores were as follows, Creedmoor target and rules: Windsor Infantry. Detroit Lightguard. 200 300 5fO TM) 200 300 600 Tl Gapt Rice.......18 6 13 #49387 Capt Hochgraef.. 7 8 0 iW BuIsericss.s eS «16 0 5 Hcward........ beadl Af 12) 50 Meadow.........16 12 ON SBT MARdIeV. ccwssosetoe a: 100 492) Morton......-..J7 17 Ie 4% HONETIB st cceelb (11 4 81 Gowrie.,.... Hei al] 9 86 Bissell........--.10 9 8 27 Shipleyn.iceseiel? 15 6 O88. Grant, .eveesesesla Ce ce 2: MOldleserctapbeksesaceavenesewerece: a OUM eanewsines-ie yee wyevswrns LOL “Thus endeth the second lesson.” - D. D. ConNEoticur.—The Willowbrook shooters were out.on Sat- urday last, and, at long and mid-range, Mr. Washburn, the heavy shootist, swept all before him. In ten shots each, at the long ranges, the scores stood; 800 ¥ds, 900 yds. 1,000 yds. Total, WN Washburn, Hartford. ..............89 42 44 125 ¥F Wessels, New Britain......-..-..,.41 42 42 125 GT Judd, Middletown....-- ddpes seston 41 41 126 W H Binns, Hartford....-.......-...48 42 35 125 O Judd, Middletown... .......-02-.042 3T 41 120 Wm Parker, New Britain .,..........43 34 85 112 O ¥ Coftin, Middletown -..-......-...289 38 89 106 Messrs. Yale of Hartford, King of New Britain, Wood- bridge of Manchester, Camp of Middletown, and Hawley of Hartford were present, but did not shoot full scores. At mid-range the leading scores were very fine, the best scores standing: IN Washburn, Hartford......., 0s. s bcsscceaenenl 5D Wim Parker, NeW Britaif....csssccecpestaovers sD OD oct if g 55555 65655 JL. Woodbridge, Manchester ....,..ceeeeevee----5 46685665 5 5=d BA Hubbard, Hartford. ......,0cuseeeseeeeeeeee SD HOA HH ASA des GW Yale, HAMford ......eceveccenseesereseseens DD DUH 65 4G dd W HBittus; Wartford.. 0)... cececessesatee. dD 5B bd 13/5 9-9 4—4 Tn the ‘‘all-comers” match at 500 yards, with any rifle .40 cal. ov under, Nathan was! again to the fore, and out of a pos- sible 00, scores stood : WN Washburn...... Renaiet eceseseth. LEY IUSi IMA yy: 0) Sone § A Hobbard...........-..,. alg v6 AS CHADD s rah tes= een eae chen cle Srring Smoormme.—The National Rifle Club held their iwentieth annual meeting on the 5th and 6th insts., at South Vernon, Vermont, on grounds near the railroad depot, and not far from the club’s headquarters at ‘‘mine inn” of DL 5. Priest, whose judicious arrangements left nothing to be desived by rifleman or layman. The weather was clear, but the wind high and too shifty for close shooting, The a tendance of members, as also of lookers on, ran larger than usual. The order of the day was: Three ten strings at 40 rods, position and rest without restriction ; standard weight of rifle, 15 Ibs.; every excess handicapped under the rules of the club; a prize, pro rata, to each of the best three of every ten string, and the medal to the best agereate. Wol- lowing are the scores in inches, 8ths and 16tlis, of the re- spective winners ; Hirst Sstring—N S Brockway. 9.5.0 Second String—N Hateh,....16.4 DA Brown,,..14.1.0 Third String—H J Day...... 8.7. i, Amadon.... 14.3,1 Second string—D A Brown. ,.13.2.0 NS Brockway.16.2.1 Best aggregate, President J. Williamson, N, ¥., 43.2.0. New York—Osiego, Sept. 6—Company A, of the Forty- eighth Regiment, shot here to day for the Nevada badge, under the new rules, with 35 men, scoring 1,171. Last year, with 45 men, their score was 1,169. JL Wovudbridge....... soni Ii Houghton.14.5.1 5 —Twelve clubs have now entered into afliliation with the National Rifle Association. Wisconsin—Wilwaukee, Sept. 2.—The officers elected at the last meeting of the rifle club are: Pres., John Johnston ; Vice Pres., Gen. E. W. Hincks ; Sec., Chauncey Simonds, Treas., D, b. Frankenberger ; Hx. Com.—l. P. Hale, Jno. KR. Goodrich, H. Drake; Finance Com.—C. T. Hawley, John Nazro, O. B. Hopkins; Range Com.—J. 0. Weiles, i. Bangs, EH. Fielding. A Reply ro tHe Scorsmun.—As. a fitting final movement to the flow of correspondence following the Scottish protest, the subjoined letter has been sent from this side. Jt must be understood once and finally by all who enter upon the contest for this trophy, that the ** conditions as established and con- strued by the Board of Directors” are to hold binding upon the trophy wherever it may rest, and whoever shall contest for and win it, with any mental reservations on any of the points in dispute, takes a dishonest and ungentlemanly course of pro- cedure and acts under false pretences in the matter: Tuk NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION, Office, ) 23 Park Row, New York, September %, 1877. Mr. KR. KenvToN, Hon. Sec, National Rifle Club, Scotland, 67 West Regent st., Glasgow. Dear Sir—l have the honor to inform you that ata meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association, held on Thursday, Sept. 6th inst., your letter of gist August, referring to letter of 28th July, previously received and enclosing newspaper copy of a letter from you to Mr. H. Koss, was presented, and the Secretary was thereupon directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, and inform you that the conditions to govern Competitions forthe American Centennial ‘Tropy originally established, and as construed by this Board of Direct- ors, cannot now or at any time hereafter be altered either by the Board of Directors or by any other authority, I am, Sir, with great respect, your obedient servant, GEO.5S. SCHERMERHORY, JR., Secretary National Rifle Association. Tae CanapiAN Mavon,—tIn the account given in your last issue of the American-Canadian match by your Toronto cor- respondent I notice some inaccuracies which I trust you will allow to be corrected. ist. Bell used a Rigby fifle, not a Metford, and Gibson used a Rem. Creed., not a Metford. 2d. It is scarcely accurate to say that the only opportunity offered to the American’s practice was by their taking part in the small bore matches in progress on their arrival. A target had been set apart specially for their practice. This. target they used in the competitions, shooting by themselves with the usual coaching of a practicing team, 3d. It is uigenerous to say that the Canadians expected to achieve an easy victory, It would be stating facts more accurately to have said that the Canadians expected a more decisive defeat. 4th. Your correspondent lays too much stress on the absence of coach- ing on the part of the Canadians, and not enough on the fact that of the four Canadians who used the Remington three had had them only a short time in practice, and haye not yet learned all that is to be known in the successful management of that rifle. The Canadians are by nomeans discouraged by the result. ‘They have had great pleasure in welcoming the Americans on Canadian ground, and I trust that efforts will be made by them to put in a creditable appearance in next year’s contest for the Centennial Trophy. J. M. Hamilton, Sept. 10, 1877, THe GarpNer Gun,—Captain William Gardner, who has perfected the actions of several superior guxs for both sport- ing and war-like uses, has been exhibiting at Newport his new invention. The gun has but a single barrel, and weighs only forty-three pounds, or little more than than one-ninth the ten- barrel Gatling gun, whose weight is 350 pounds, while the French miitrailleuse, with thirty-seven barrels. is still heavier. Captain Gardner’s gun is supplied with cartridges, which are placed in a vertical slot, ten at atime, and thence forced by a rapidly revolving crank into the barrel chambers when they are discharged. With two men to work it, one to feed and the other to turn, the gun discharges 300 bullets per minute, The report has been likened, by a newspaper correspondent, to that of a sharp ba-r-r-ra. At one of the experiments with this formidable piece, in the presence of army and nay officers, at a range of fifty yards it cut a fough white oak tim- ber nearly twelve inches square in two in forty-five seconds. The inventor has fired it in the presence of an army officer 2,600 times without the loss of a second, and that while the gun was then found to be foul, it was in perfect working order ; nor was it heated to adegree that rendered it necessary to discontinue the firmg. ‘This result, it is said, is secured by giving a greater weight of metal to the oneharrel than is given where a number of barrels are brought together. Altogether this arm surpasses anything heretofore invented. With batteries of Gardner guns the Turks and Russians ought to make short work of each other, LAner AND Smari Borrs.—In your issue of Aug. 23d, I find ‘compelled to kill ee my views on the above subject very ably indorsed by your correspondent ‘* Forest Aisle.” He gives some notable in- stances of what small-bored, light-weight guns have done for him and for others in his presence. ‘t Forest Aisle,” as he says, is an Englishman; a native of the land where the building of the high class breech-loading shot gun is brought to a state of perfection not yet attaimed by any otber nation upon earth. Like most English spdérts- men, he has had full opportunity of seeing not only guns of different weight and bore thoroughly tested, but the different styles of actions as well; and he prefers his positive actions, as is very evident from his haying ordered his favorite Tolley built in that way. Here is another indorsement of my views that have been so often called in question and so heartily abus- ed, as by your correspondent ‘‘Equity,” in your issue of July 5th. Although agreeing in the main with ‘‘Forest Aisle,” I think for American sport, 12-gauge more effectual for general shoot- ing than a 14 or 16 gauge. ‘ In the matter of gunmakers—if I understand ‘‘ F. A.” aright—I am with him entirely. I think, and for years haye thought, that J. D. Dougall, of London, and J. & W. Tolley, of Birmingham, are the two most reliable firms in England, and their charges as moderate as any who can be found who turn out equally good work. So far as Birmingham is con- cerned, my experience teaches me that the Tolley Bros. are the only makers worthy of the name in that city. The one fact that they absolutely refuse to build for ‘ the trade” should go far toward recommending them to sports- men here, as such fact does recommend them to the best Eng- lish sportsmen, who look with strong suspicion upon *‘ trade guns,” no matter whose name they may bear. 1 am well satisfied that any one who cannot afford the price charged by the London makers, and who orders a gun of the Tolley’s will never have reason to regret the choice; and I may here say that it gives me pleasure always to recommend their work, though I am, alas, not rich enough to be able to own one of their guns. REOaPPER. REMARKABLE SnHootinc.—At the weekly practice of the Savanbah Ga Rifle Association, held Sept. 1st, at the Hermit- age, the most remarkable shooting since the organization of the association was made. Theteams were firing at 200 yards, five shots each, and Dr. Jno. D. Martin, one of our most popular physicians, and member of the association, proved that he was as skil/ful and successful with the rifle as with the scalpel. He made twenty-five out of a possible twenty- five, or five bull’s-eyes in succession, with a Remington ar- tillery rifle, six-pound pull, off hand. The association jusily feel proud of this record, and it may be marked as an extra- ordinary s core. . Game Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEASON FOR SEPTEMBER. Black-bellied plover, Squatarola helvetica. Ring plover, —gialitis semtpal- meatus. Stilt, or long-shanks, Aimaniopus nigricollis Woodcock, Philohela minor. ivarous. Red-breasted snipe or dowitcher, Wild turkey, Meleagris galiopano. Macrorhamphus griseus. f Pinnated crouse or prairie chick- Red-backed sandpiper, or ox-bird* en, Cupidonia cupido, Sringa americana, — ‘ Ruifed crouse or pheasant, Bonasa Great marbied godwit or marlin, umebellus, Limosa fedoa, Quail or partridge, Ortyx virginta- Willet, Totanus semipabnatus. AUS. Tattler, Totunts melanoleucus. Yellow-shanks, Totanus jiavipes. Moose, Alces malechis. _ or ox-eye, Caribou, Zarandus rangifer. Hk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis. Red or Va. deer, O. virginianus. Squirrels, red, black and gray. Hares, brown aud gray. Reed or rice bird, Detichonyz oryz- “Bay birds” generally, including yarious species of plover, sand- piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayocets, etc., coming under the group Zrmacole or Shore birds, Attention is called to the communication in another column from Chief Game Commissioner Cochran, of Nova Scotia. =" The frequent alteration of game laws makes such con- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when shooting on various kinds of game is permitted. We there- fore append the following table for reference : Pinnated aq Grane’ aa 7 souk. pinta Grease, {Ruifed Grous Quail. Woodcock D5. 524s Sep 1to Jan 15)Oct1 to Feb 1|Noy 1 to Feb 1) Sept 1 to Jan 15 Ind..../Oct 1 to Feb 1j/Novi to Jan 1)/Nov1 to Jan1| July1 to Jani Towa,../Aug15to Dec )/Sep 12to Declo|Qcet 1tosanl) Julylto Jan 1 Minn.../Aug 14 to Oer)}/sep 1 to Decl Sep 1 to Deol) July 3 to Noyi Wis....|Aug 15toNoyié| sep 15 to Jan 1 Sep 15 to Jan 1) July4 to Nov 15 WNeb..../No Shooting | Yo Shooting. |No Shooting No Restrie- Kans.../Aug1 tu Feb? oe }Oct1 to Jani tions. {> Correspondents and subscribers will oblige us and serve the cause by sending four-line reports of the shooting in their respective localities. Ferrisburg, Vt., Sept. 10.—Ducks very scarce, snipe just appearing, ruffed grouse more plentiful than for several years; weather delightful. Verb Mon. Massacuuserts— Waltham, Sept. 6.-- We usually have very fair shooting here, but Sept. 1st found very few birds, and we can satcly say there have been but few woodcock inthe neighborhood the present summer. Partridge are as plenty as ever, but well scattered, and quail, although supposed to have been exterminated bythe severe snows of last winter, have again put in an appearance, and several qoskS of nearly full-erown birds have been seen. CER Moose in THE Aprronpacks.—There is the reported dis- covery, in the vicinity of Great Sand Lake, of the tracks of a bull moose. This species has long been thought extinct in the North Woods, and the proof of its presence there will be aivaited with interest. New Jersry—Delance, Sept. 1.—Rail birds were never more plenty, but the season opened with poor tides, best boat to-day had 81 birds. Reed birds are shot here by dozens for city market and are now in fair order. Pushers can be had here for $2.50 per tide, and boatsat To cents to $1.50 par day. AIL. PENNSYLVANIA—Driftwood.—According to the local paper, aman while berrying near this town, recenUly shot a deer in the close season under these peouliar circumstances; ** The deer seemed to think he was a privileged character, for the man says the animal attacked him and in self defense he was UI 9 ) Tt proved to bea large buck, the most temarkable thingabout it being that it had seventeen prongs on each horn.” Those prongs are a few too many; thefine should be in proportion. Elkton, Sept. 7 —Rail and reed birds now furnish excellent sport. Weare to have a game protective club here, and pro- pose to check the extermination of our game. Partridges are numerous throush the State. An otter was recently shot in the woods of East Texas, Lehigh county. Kenrucky—JLouisville, Sept. 10.—Messrs. Joe Griffith and Arthur Stokes returned Wednesday morning from a very pleas- ant three days’ sporting trip to Hnglish Lake, Indiana. They brought 131 ducks and 85 rail. ‘I'he fishing was notas good as usual, though they succeeded in capturing several fine Dass. OrEcon—Salem.—A party recently shot near Mount Jeffer- son an elk weighing eight hundred pounds. VireintA—Berryville, Sept. 4. Birds are very plentiful in this county. The first brood are quite full grown. The good shots are jubilant over the prospects of a genuine old fashioned fall shoot. Some good dogs in this section; one in particular, a gyp, the property of my friend, Mr. Jas Van Derventer, who is an ardent sportsman, and always ready to chaperon any gentlemen sportsman. He will be glad to provide both homelike hospitality at moderate rates and to hunt with any gentlemen who might choose to give hima call. C.S. K. Macon, Ga.. Sept. Rice birds are in season now and in good order. Mississrpri.—Bears are reported tobe more numerous in the Mississippi Valley this year than ever before, since the swamps were first settled. So strongis bruin’s appetite for corn that the planters of Coahoma and Tunica counties, have recently been compelled to place euards around their corn- fields to protect them from destruction. A fine chance isoffered to sportsmen in the thinly-settled country, of Memphis, Tenn., ; this year. A dozen or more fine fields for the hunter, are to be found, from thirty to a hundred miles below that city. A Mississrprr Coon.—Mr. Moore, of Madisonville, Miss., recently killed a raccoon, which when skinned and dressed and without the head weighed forty-five pounds. Typrana—Zilkhart, Aug. 27.—Last spring Mr. Nelson Up- ham, of Elkhart, Ind., received a pair of California quails; direct from their native land. He built a lath coop for them, and they haye done well. On August 18, Mr. U. found twelve little chicks. Mrs. Quail did it with her little hatch-it. They are now a week old, and yery spry. He intends keeping them all another season, when he hopes ta be able to turn loose several pairs. If they do well we will keep you posted. A LE. —A_ Michigan trapper thinks that he has discovered the re- mains of Donaldson, the aeronaut, in the woods, near the south branch of the Manistee River. Wasnineton Trrritorr—sSeatile, Aug. 29.—Fred Dyer, with a party and an excellent outfit of dogs, guns and fishing tackle, started this morning for a pleasant time in the woods and along the streams. W. Thomas and C. D’Oyle captured a gray eagle the other day, near Lake Washington, measuring six feet ten from tip to tip. A BEWILDERED PHEAsANT.—A policeman’s dog, in the city of Milford, Iowa, late one evening last week caught a pheasant in front of the New Opera House on Market St. AnoTHer PARTRipGe Story.—In Virginia hens and par_ tridges occupy nests in common, as was set forth in this col- umn not long smee, but the two do not appear to coalesce so readily in New Jersey, if we may credit this: A bantam hen belonging to John Logan, near Mount-Holly, some time ago, discovered a sifting partridge ina field, and driving its hen from her nest, took possession of the eggs her- self. She now proudly cares for fifteen young partridges. A Western Drana.—Miss Melissa Wilson, of Shendan, Oregon, who has already gained a panther notoriety, has just added to her laurels by another exploit of this kind. The other day she found that a panther had killed a large sheep belonging to her father and had dragged it some three hundred yards up a mountain. Melissa returned home and took her smalj rifle and her father’s dogs. She then went back to the place where the sheep had been killed and put the dogs on the track. They soon treed alarge panther up a lofty fir-tree, and Miss Wilson put a bullet right between his eyes, bringing him down with a shot of which Leatherstocking himself need not have been ashamed. RevivAn oF Hawsmnc iw EncGianp.—To prove that hawk- ing 18 not an extinct sport, an amateur has lent to the Alexan- dra palace his mew of falcons and tiercels, and yesterday for the first time, at Muswell Hill, two of the peregrines were flown at the lure. The falcons would rise and soar round and round, and then as the dead bird which served for the lure was thrown up in the air, they swooped suddenly down upon it, and struck it to the earth with a blow of their powerful talons, Afterward the red and purple hoods were pulled over their eyes, the jesses were knitted around the wrist of the fal- cons, and the birds were carried back. their bells tinkling, to a lawn in the Japanese village, where they camp out all night, On this lawn are exhibited not only the peregrines which gaye visitors a taste for their quality, but grey Norwegians and French gosbawks, fatal foes to rabbits or hares, two fine Nor- Wegian gerfalcons, sparrow-hawks aad little sharp-eyed mer- lins. Hard by sat nine black cormorants near to the trees. Empress, one of the finest and fastest peregrines known in modern times, who was a principal attraction at the Paris Ac- climatization Gardens in 1875, is among the falcons, and others are being. imported from Teeland, India, Syria and Greenland. Some smaller hawks are kept in houses, and some flv at liberty, returning at feeding times. There are also a few young herons, with which the hawks are ‘‘entered” or trained. The principal faleoner is John Harr, of Scottish birth, who visited, when in the service of the Maharajah Dhu- leep Sing, Syria, India and Holland to learn the secrets of falconry. The fiat country of Holland, where the sport can be watched for long distances without mountains to obstruct tke yiew, is well Known as classic ground for hawking, and it is in a Similar country that the English Hawking Club pursues its sport. The birds at the Alexandra palace are the property of Captain Dugmore. Their wonderful quickness in swoop- ing on the quarry was excellently shown by the flying at the lure, although, of course, the scene so offen figured by Sir Walter Scott and the Plemish painters of knights and ladies riding out to fily a bawk was not reproduced by these falcons perched upon Howerpots in the model Japanese village at Muswell Hill.—Zondon Times, | P......2 aux choux be?” the guest first asks — ootin g 7 ope meets often on the b i of: lowing enigmatical item: P. waiter. The latter iookssilent, sphinx-like, and eitl Y aloud, ‘“* Pruneaux aux chown,” or whispers, ‘ Pedri chouz,” In the first case the guest enjoys the advantagel being taken for a detective officer in search of proofs of a, trayention of the game laws, and is offered an abomin mixture of plums and cabbage; in the second he gene partakes of an excellent partridge. —_§!|!_>— os PIGEON MATCHES. . Brooxryy Drryine Park, Lone Istaxp—Picron Suor ING UF THE FounTaIn Gun Cius— Wednesday, Sept. 5.—A nual handicap contest for the Champion Gold Badge of if club; seven birds each; eighty yards boundary; H and traps; one and a quarter ounces shot; club rules to govern Yards rise. Killed. ‘Yards rise, CICAVEY,.+2.eccsecee2l 10 MeMahon........-...30 TOT ace Ae ee 9 WEATEDGE cchenee DeFratmM:o-...t-. se 21 9 Goodwin.... PAHIES =. op anton 23 6 denderson....... Kearneys = ota pets) 6) .Gilhan. 2yl. Sensdancee Livingston.......... 25 5 NIRA REE teh ty Handly. ...s.<2000s.18 5 Wartthrore pene Handseo........... 25 5 WaAtern atic eaten k HIsk@2t fe sees: cal 5 McLaughlin .........28 Blankley....... ....28 5 On ties Mr. Cleayer won. New JerseEy—Long Branch, Sept. 1.—Handicap swee stakes match by members of the Long Branch Shooting Cli 15 birds, 5 traps and 100 yards boundary. Shot under H lingham rules : J A Dodd......... 25 Yds...... 7 J WMorgan...... 25 Yds..... L Bright.......... 29 veseee 11 W Henerson...... 96 = W Hoey..... eevee 20 weawes oO "W Murphy. oo. aos 2s ag od AneVis esos BB) | ESAS 3 BW WeSt...-.... 20 : WR Babcock..... 25 ss... 4 Edward Murpby.. 28 G Bright.......... 25 wastes NG 82 RA ie OT WWSGMEGT a Sas att waoves IL E FOX... casceve.. 25 The shoot off of ties for second money wen by € Brig ie = straight birds; third money by E. Murphy on fh irds. New Jersey—Seagirt, Sept. 8.—Fourth match betw New York and Philadelphia ; sweepstakes ; 7 birds, Ha T pees 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary and Long Is rules : ; NEW YORE, Percy Hastings. (28 yards) ..... 2.02.) ic eleewevesp ol We Wolsant $2 hoe as £2 Pe ee Re ea a at ae 1 ol WM, EMTs is case cs suena aang Bane Ree Eee OP Peltman.... Rear ogee lela peace RaW ay Tree ened ey Se ee eye pe ped ee t G Partriche. M Oakes ... SHHRROHOH Ee PORSCHE HHH CHOC eH ie SEA bah ak pk Joh ad Ja a Seth Greenwood ...... B Voorhees sees Ata ee ee wee bene ee weer ene ee wesc wee T Cummings............. wy ye Ed Fak tb tat Be SOHO merit SOSSCHHHHHH tt SS BOR ender eS eae cathe cio eeel onsen ante New York Ties. P Hastings (28 yards)..11111—5 J M Hamilton...... W co Wilson 1i1011—4 Philadelphia Ties, S Greenwood...... seunel 11 11—5 LB Voorhees........1114 Final Ties—Teu birds, same rules as above. Perey Hastings (28 yard ) 8 Greenwood... 1 Yor ae This makes the third successive match that has been for the New York side by Mr. Perey Hastings, of Broo Bricuton Pigeon Crus.—The annual contest fo championship badge was shot at Brown’s Park, Ple Bay, September 11. Captain Slocom, the winner, has he badge for two years previous. The match was a bane from 18 to 25 yards, 100 yards bonndary, H and Tt Hurlingham rules, seven birds, 14 oz. of shot ; second mg a handicap for $25 purse, eight birds, first counted out, score of the best shooting was as follows ; SB gGoPHR Sree gochoHerHHe i Mee es See ere wen cease Thomias Slocum. 1 1.13 Frank Prite..... Pijia Charles >tiker... 1 t AL Wm Green. ...... 1 70 ie Lewis Phillip........... 2 lL YF i oO te AON Hones. tse | TO eee esael 2 T Wee Frank Giltleté.........,.,22 ** vesss-weeceel 1 2 Lab Charles. Morris.....:...:25 = re te seal 0. Te Jonn B Slucum.......... + ee ee 110 18 Wint Cedars 22.5 22 Sslds *f 95) Der ee ee TDR os aweedenac sak *5 Ween) eanmrenms 100158 Joseph Furley.. we ats.18 li eel 0 nee Ties on seven. Thomas: Sloonm: C=. tease cer shaeeaun esd, GL aE Bree Pritts yoo. ae pee iu ceuareheaa ce mes hel: Iw Gharies: Sticker: ..5 ces scaeceeeee op ae ac 10 — A handicap match was then shot by Messrs. Stiker, s and Wm. Green, which was won by Stiker by seven ¢ eight birds. : Lone Branca SHootrse CLus.—The match forthe ¢ pionship badge of this club was shot at Long Branch, | 8. The conditions were : Twenty-one yards rise, bit bird ; 80 yards boundary and Long Island rules. THe cipal scoies were: E. Price, 10; W. Green, 9; B. W.] 9, and B. West, 4. a I Lone Branos, Sept. 5.—Handicap match for champic badge of the Atlantic Pigeon Ciub. The conditions wi birds each, 100 yards boundary, Hurlincham rules, ties off at 5 birds each; 12 onnces shot. There were twent competitors, Henry S. Green, Wm. C. Layton and P. & ett tied on ten birds each. The shoot off resulted ing seore for H. S. Green, who thus won the badge, Nargacansert Gun Curs—Weuport, Sept. stake match, 25 birds, 26 yards rise. EW Dayis......... 24 John G Hockscher “a 11.—S Carroll Livingston. w19 Henry W Halleck...... TC Van Baren.... 17 Perre Lorrilard, : Marlin Van Buren....... 1 SH Robbins...... U | One-mile of New Armstrong in 12m 54275, One Hundred Yards Race—Entries: EH Ely by Curtis in 114s ; 10fs; Greene, ty fourth. Boston ; H Ficken, New York Athletic Club; OL Richard, New York Athletic Club; J J Tranke, Columbia a ational Pastimes, — WNewrokt Avratmrre Gamrs,—The Athletic mes under the auspices of the Westchester dlo Club, Sept. 5 were highly successful, the slitries being as follows : alk—Entries= J H Armstrong, Jt, York, and E E Goddard. Won by Goddard, New York; Charles B Cary, Harvard Dolleze; G'Gordon King, Newport; EH Marshall, |New York; F A Saportas, New York; Isaac BG otter, Cornell University; Henry B King, New- ort; R A Greene, Princeton College ; Wiliam B | Curtis, New York Athletic Club; A H Latham, Harvard College; Frank Abbott, Haryard Ook ege. ‘The race was rnin two heata. The first heat won by Saportas in 1138: second heat won final heat won by Saportas in 4-53; Curtis third and Potter High Jump—Hntries: J G Lathrop, B Poote, Jr, New York Athletic Club; Runnin Oollegé. Won by Ficken, who cleared 5ft 2in. Foote was second with 4ft 10in, Putting the Sixteen-pound Shol—Hntries: J G Lathrop, Boston; HH Buermeyer, New York Athletic Club; JD Parmley, Princeton Collage ; © Bory, Harvard College. Won by Buermeyer, who veached 33ft Yin. Parmley second with S2ft 64in. Three-mile Walk—Entries: J H Armstrong, New York; H G Marqnand, New York; C Oel- riche, New York; and James Frazer, New York. “Won by Armstrong in 28m 3#s. Wrazer was sec- ‘ond in 28m 34s; Oelrichs third, Hslf-mile Run—Entries: G Agassiz, Boston; G M Hammond, New York; K A Greene, Prince- ton College; R O Francke, Columbia College; W T Hutchins, New York. Hammond, 2m 413738; Greene, 2m 43275; Agassiz, 2m 5917s. Throwing the Hammer—Entries: George A Parmley, William B Curtis. Parmley threw 84ft 5%4in; Ourtis, 79ft. Running High Jamp—J G Lathrop, i6ft 11fin; W B Curtis, 16ft 3in. Hurdle Race— Hntries : G G@ Gordon, Newport; # BG Foote, Jr, N YA OG; H Edwards Ficken, N ¥ A OU; A H Lapham, Harvard College; A L Rivas, Boston: W 8 Hutchins, New York, The race was in two heats. In the first Foote won in i9fs. The second héat won by Ficken in 204s. Final heat Fieken came in in 194¢s8, but Foote claiming foul the heat was rum oyer again, Foote Winning in 19!¢a, The sack race of 100 yards was won by J Ly- ons. Three-legged Ruce—Entries: Harry and C Oel- Yichs, W T Hutchins and J G Lathrop, © N Scott and f P Abbott. Hutchins and Lathrop won in 1448. The Oelrichs were second and Scott and Abbott third, Two Hundred and Twenty Yards—Entries : T A Saportas, New York; Hdward Merritt, New Work Athletic Club; Isaac Bb Potter, Cornell Uni- yersily. Saportas woh in 24178, two and a half feet ahead of Merritt. Potter was third. Tug of War—The teams were: Yellows— Messrs. Buermeyer, Curtis, Whipple, Fraser. Blues—Messrs. C Oelriche, Harry Oelrichs, G D Parmley, A W Montgomery. Won by the Blues in im 35s. The successful competitors were pre- sented with gold, silyer and bronze prizes. Wew York Caneponran Games.—The New Yorlt Caledonian Club held their twenty-firet & inual games at Jones’ Wood Colliseum, Thurs- day, Sept. G6. The popular fayorin which these sports are held may be inferred from the very large attendance of spectators, who poured in by thousands despite the very unplewsant weather. A comparison of these games with those of the Proyidence Club, recorded in our last, will show #& goodly amount of muscle among the Scottish New Yorkers. There was a collation at the Clnb’s rooms in Mulberry street, after which prizes were distributed to the fallowimg success- ful competitors ; Throwing the Heayy HWammer—i DC Ross, 92ft Gm; 2 Charles Kelly, 91ft Sin. Throwing the Light Hammer—tl D C Ross,111ft Gin; 2 Charles Kelly, 108ft. Standing Jump—i E W Johnstone, 9ft Tin; 2 W Robinson, sft 11gin. Rubning Long Jump—l Robert Mitchel, 18ft 4in; 2 W Robinson, 18ft 21¢in, Putting the Heavy Stoue—1 D C Ross, 35ft 934in; 2 H W Jolmstone, 3lft 5tyin. Standing High Junmp—l EH W Jolnstone, 4tt Sin; 2 A Dasker, 4ft 6in, Broadsword Dance—il James Kennedy; 2 W Somers, Race, One Hundred Yards—1 A O Reid; 27 Hindle. . Possing the Caber—1 HW Johnstone, 41ft Gin ; 2 D © Ross, 40ft in. Three Legged Race—1 W Forsyth and A C Reid. } Boys’ Race, One-eighth Mile—1 W Williamson; 2 A Baxter, Vaulting with a Pole—1 W Robertson, 9ft 6in; 2 Frank Duke and John McLaran, 8ft Tin. Tug of War—Hudson County Caledonian Club- Old Men’s Race—1 Peter Bowman; 2 David Thorn. Hitch and Kick—1 E W Johnstone, ft; 2 A C Reid and John West, 8ft 9in. Walking Match, One Mile—1 John Anderson ; 2 W Forsyth. Throwing Light Stone—i D C Ross, 42ft Qin ; 2 8 W Jobnstone, 41ft 7/gin, Race, One-quarter Mijie—i R Hindle; 2 A C Reid, Highland Fling—1 James Aitchison; 2 John West. Hop, Step and Jump—E W Johnstone, 4ift; G G Addison, 40ft Gin. Mile Race—l K Hindle; 2 T B Irvine. Running High Leap—l E W Johnstone, 5ft Zin; 2 John West, 5ft 2in. Sack Race--1 DB Fleming ; 2 W Forsyth. Boys’ Hurdie Race—1 W Williamson; 2 W Warnock, ’ : Men’s Hurdle Race—l Ki Hindle; 2 A O Reid. Quoit Throwing—l Alexander McGregor; 2 James McLaran. —— New Yore Arunmime Cnove.—Tho eighth an- nual tall meeting of this club was held last Batur~ = = = = day on theit olub grounds at Mott Hayen. ‘The events weree : One Hundred Yards Run—First Series—First Heat—H H Lee, University of Pannsylvania, 1; IB Potter, W B.C, West Troy, N Y,2. Both men nnder the rules were in the second trial heats, they therefore took their time, Les finishing one Yoot in advance. Time, 118¢s, Second Heat—C C Molyer, Montreal, Canada, 1; W B Curtis, N Y AC, 2, These also being in the second trials took things oasy, finishing with Mefver ten inches in front. Time, 1215s. Third Heat—H K Wilson, 8 A AO, 2; F OC Saportas, H A C,2; F Henshaw, H A ©, 3. Won byfa yard ; double that distance between second andthird. Time, 11s. Fourth Heat—H Lauterbach, New York, 1; D Hardie, Hartford, Conn, 2; J F Duifield, P C A 6, 3; W J Murphy, Brooklyn, LI, 4. Wa i 7 ’ , | * None are genuine unless so stamped, F, ©. de LUZE, 18 South William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent. For sale in cases of 112 lbs. Special terms to dealers. To Sportsmen bound West: Spratt’s Biscuits can be procured of F, P. Taylor, 72 Hast Madison street, Chicago, gotels and Ziesorts far Sportsmen. ARTIES of sportsmen wishing to find good chigken and quial shooting, apply to E Ss. CORNELL, Gibson City, Farrel Connty, Ill Ref- erence is given by Bovardus, Elkhart, Logan Co,, Til. Sept 13 3t AYFIELD—The Great Health and Pleasure Re- sort of the Northwest. Beautiful Scenery, Pure Atmosphere, Delightful Climate, Fishing, Boating, Sailing and Shooting. ‘The Island House at Bayfield, Wisconsin, situated on Lake Superior, surrounded by the Apostle Islands, twenty-two in number, offers to persons seeking health aud pleasure advantages rarely found. The climate is pure, cooland bracing, and a eure cure for hayfever. It invigorates the whole system, creates appetite and induces sleep. ‘The water is pronounced by scientists the purest in the world. jy12 tf OSPORTSMEN—Paritridge are very plenty; good bags gnarantced. Deer quite plenty. Small game is plenty. Good fishing in lakes near house, Far particulars address BRADLEY ELDRED, Sulli- vin Co., N.Y, Septs 5 PORTSMEN TAKE NOTICE—The Franklin House, Chiltonville, Plymouth, Mass. Good gunning and fishing, seafowl, ducks, partridge, quail, woodcock, peepaud ployer. Vrained dogs for fox, rabbit and bird hunting; boats for seafowling and fishing, Terms low, TIMOTHY MANTHR, pro- prictor. Bepte 4f island House, BELLOWS FALLS, VERMONT. Broad piazzas, large airy halls, charming walks and drives, delightful scenery, pnre mountain air 4nd cool breezes. Send for circular. jel43m CHARLES TOWNS, Proprietor. Bav Shooting of all Varieties. SHINNECOCK BAY THE BEST SHOOTING GROUND IN THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK. Wm. N. Lane respectfully informs his many friends that, having largely added to the Springville House or Sportsmeén’s Retreat, he is prepared to entertain and take care of his guestsin ample manner, Mod- erate prices and satisfactory attention guaranteed, The young bay birds are now coming in, and every- fhing bids fair for an excellent season. Address WM, N. LANE, Good Ground Station, L. I. Live wild geese stools for spring and fall shooting. jyi2 38m LEESBURC ACADEMY. An Enelish classical and mathematical school for boys, Leesburg, Loutonun Co,, Va, Principal, Thos. Williamson (Univ. Va.); Asst., Thos, 8. Purdie, B. L. (Wasi, and Lee. Univ.) Leesburg Is within 36 miles of Alexandria and Washington, ou POLARS find Ohio Railroad, in the Piedmont region of Virginia, proyerbially healthy. Pupils prepared for the uni- verrities, any standard college, or for business. Board, with tuition in Latin, Greek, mathematics, 6tc., fen months, $210. Day scholars, $40, $50 and $60, Rererences—Faculty of University of Virginia, Faculty of Washington and Lee Univ., Vaculty of ‘University of South, Faculty of Randolph Macon College; 6. L, Gildersleeve, Ph. D. John Hopkins University; Ion. J. Rand Tucker, Hon. Eppa Hun- enasen For further information apply to THOS. WILLIAMSON, Principal Leesburg burg, Virginia, ' . 7 cademy, Lees- | Vy 2m Express Train Time, between New York and Long Branch, 1 hour and 20 minutes, THROUGH PULLMAN PARLOR CARS. Commencing June 25, 1877, frains leave New York, foot of Liberty street, for Red Bank, Long Branch, Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, etc., at 5:00, 7:45, 9:00, 11:45 A. M,, 3:50 (Express), 4:00, 4:45, 6:00 P. uM. Leave Sea Girt for New York at 6:15, 7:25, 7:40 (Hx- press), 10:30.4, M., 1:52, 3:58, 6:05, 8:35 PB. M. only, 5:35 A. M. Leave Long Branch for New York at 6:59, 8:00, 8:15 (Express), 11:05 a. M., 2:30, 4:35, 6:45. 9:10 P. mw. Mondays only, 6:10 A. M. Leave Red Bank for New York at 7:03, 8:13, 11:18 A. M., 2:43, 4:49, 6:55, 9:23 P. M. A.M. Stages connect at Matawan to and from Keypert, ald at Squan to and from Point Pleasant. H. P. BALDWIN, Gen, Pass. Agent. je2l 3m Moudays Mondays only, 6:22 TROUT FISHING! The Wisconsin Central Railroad THROUGH TO LAKE SUPERIOR. EXCURSION TICKETS from Chicago to Ashland and return for $20 are soll at 63 Clark street, or the C. M. and St. Paul, Madison Street Depot, Chicago : also at low rates trom Milwaukee, Dogs, guns and camp equipage taken free, The poinis of attraction to sportsmen on this Worest and Streani ” route are Menasha (Doty Islaiid) for bass fishing; Butternut Creek and Lake for muscalotge; the many branches and lak+s of the Fiambeau and Chippewa which teem with bass, pike and pickerel, never till this season lished by sportsmen. Between Silver Creekand Achland ail are trout streams, and many others can be easily reached along the skore from Ashland or Baytieid, while rock fishing and troliimig in the Bay affords ex- cellent sport. The new hotel at Ashland, the “‘Chequamegon,” willbe opened in July, Meantime there is s¢com- modatiou at the smaller houses, Steamers from Ashland to aii Lake Ports. HENRY PRATT, General Ticket Agent, Jy53m Milwaukee, Wis. NORTHERN RAILWAY OF CANADA AND COLLINGWOOD LINE. Only first-class route to the beautiful inland lakes of GANADA AND LAKE SUPERIOR. | The Fine UPPER CABIN STEAMERS of this line leave Collmgwood EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 6 P.M, on arrival of steamboat express leaving Toronto atl P, M. The Great North Shore Lake Superior Route and ONLY LINE passing through the magnificent GREAT NORTH CHANNEL, Lake Couehiching, aud the Likes of Muskoka, Are the coolest and most detightfol summer water- ing places in Northern Canada. Tourists proceed- ing downthe St. Lawrence can make a pleasant de- tour from Toronto to Couchichiny in five flours on express train, with Drawing-10om Coaches, thus Visiting fhe most charming of lhe chain of Lakes, EXCURSION TICKETS at greatly reduced rates during months of July, August and September, may be had froin COOK, SON & JENKINS, 201 Broadway, New Nork; and AT CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY OFPFICH, 322 Washington street, Boston. BARLOW CUMBERLAND, GENERAL AGENT, 2m 85 Youge street, Toronto, JHA CLIFF HOUSE, SEA CLIFF, L. I,, OPHNS for the season 1877, on May 1, at rates to suit the fimes. Special arrangements tor families. mayl7-tf E. RICKCORDS, Sportsmen's Routes, Deet4-ly ‘The Bermudas.”’ ow —~s— THE RAINY SEASON IN SOUTH FLORIDA. ANY, I doubt not, in looking at this caption will bring to mind impressions of tropical rainy seasons received from a perusal in the happy days of childhood, of that stand- ard work, “* Robinson Crusoe,” or in later years, perhaps, from a like story by Charles Reade, though more romantic, by rea- son of a lady, under the title of ‘‘ Foul Play,” picturing to themselves a dreary succession of rainy days when the leaden skies drip dreary drops incessantly, and never a ray of sun- shine brightens and warms the sodden earth. To such I would say: We havea better way of doing these things in Florida, and though we get the water, deluges, oceans, floods of it, it comes in such a happy sort of a fashion ag never to cast the gloom consequent upon 4 rainy day over our mercu- rial temperaments, but with such dashes of sunshine and shade as to make the rainy season a pleasant one to the Flor- idian. From the middle of June to the last of August or pos- sibly September 15, the greater half and often three quarters of the entire annual rain fall is precipitated on this part of the State, making of that term, literally, a rainy season. At its commencement the thrifty farmer begins putting his potato- patch in order for planting his new crop, and the unthrifty planter begins to Inquire: ‘‘ Who’s got potato vines to spare ?” To all it is the potato planting season, for to the sweet potato or ** Hity yam” patch our cracker friend looks for the quarter part of his daily bread. ‘*Hity,” you understand, represents in cracker parlance, Hayti. Cuttings from the old sweet po- tato vines from twelve to eighteen inches long are at this sea- son carelessly stuck into the loosely prepared earth, where they quickly root and grow, so thoroughly saturated is the ground with moisture and warmth, Days, and sometimes weeks, before the regular rains reach the Gulf Coast, their presence is indicated miles east and in- land by heavy banks of cumulus clouds whose lower edge is apparently cut square away parallel with the horizon, while beneath this straight edge down the tops of the pines that everywhere mark that horizon isa filling of that deep dark blue shade that is sometimes assumed by the Atlantic under a stormy sky; the back country is flooded, and the rivers that during the winter months are mere brooks in their beds, now come seething, boiling and surging along down to the bays which are discolored by this rain water often out to the Gulf, With this fresh water comes down occasionally an alligator seeking pastures new, only to return later in the season when the freshet has run out. Mr, 'Gator makes up his mind he will nof live in brine; brackish water might do—but brine, neyer! ‘' He will he pickled first.” So packing his trunk with mullet, pine knots, etc, (the latter as aids to digestion), he takes the back track, drifting up with the flood tides. The average annual rain fall in this part of the State is fifty- three inches, and as has been before remarked, about three fourths of it tumbles during three months, ‘he astonishing part of the business is the small part of this period actually occupied with this fall. After having seen one of the rain squalls, however, the wonder is that more than one is needed to accomplish it, for really it seems that the entire bottom must have dropped out of the Celestial water tanks, and that they were immense. These heayy showers are not uncom- monly accompanied with flerce winds, that to the yachtsman are a source of pleasure or vexation according to the course he or they may be voyaging. It is not wise for him to leaye much canyas set upon the chance of catching fair wind, for nothing on earth can be more uncertain in direction and velocity than these squall winds. Coming sometimes with a force that tempts the sailor to set everything, they increase ina minute to the irresistible strength and yelocity of the hurricane, coy- ering the water with a sheet of foam and sweeping everything, thus woe to the boat that is carrying sail. The cautious nayi- sator seeing the black line of the squall wind approaching on the water, lowers everything, stops up his sail, and upon get- ting the full force of the breeze, again sets such sail as his craft can carry. Years ago while laboring under the mistaken impression that it paid to ‘‘ drag sail,” we took several of these “teasers” running under the jib, Once our boat went “hatches to,” and a parting jib sheet saved her from @ cap- size, and again with a light jib stripped clean out of the bolt rope, we concluded that it wasn’t wise to take any chances in these squalls, Seventeen days of terrible suffering from hun- ger and thirst in an open boat would have heen ayoided by the captain and crew of a lumber-loaded bark last summer had the captain came to that same conclusion in time, Caught by the squall with everything set, the good yessel rolled over and was found months after in the Gulf Stream keel up, while the crew with part of a barrel of water that washed off the deck, and nothing to eat, worked for the shore in the yawl boat. Late in the afternoon, or ‘‘evening,” as it is more generally termed down South here, is the time usually chosen by the showers, and they are so soon over that the sunsets are almost always clear and bright. Up to this time the sunshine is as bright and hot as it seems to be nowhere else, roasting the toiler in the field, while under the shade of the liye oalc or in the breezy corner of the porch the fortunate individual who has nothing todo may be as ‘‘cool as a cucumber,” The breezy corner is always to be found, for in the ever changing and varying temperature of our sandy land and sunny sea is found 4 famous bellows, now sucking in the cool air from the Gulf, and oice versa, *‘to restore the equilibrium,” as some- body’s Natural Philosophy used to tell us when we went to school. To the artist who desires studies of gorgeous sunsets wa would say, that in America’s Italy at this season, above a set- ting sun, he may see all that nature can produce in the way of cloud painting in the western sky ; and to the lover of nature who would realize in its full force the majesty of the gods, might waich one night squall from the deck of some vessel in the bay, when the lightning silvers the rushing ‘* white caps,” and the drifting sheets of rain with its constant flashes and heayen’s artillery, the whole park unites in grand discharges that shake everything to the centre. language is inadequate to the description of such a scene. To the new settler from the northland whose orange trees (in the grove he is hopefully calculating will some day secure his fortune) have perhaps been wilting and dying under the hot suns and drying winds of the months that precede these rains, this season is one of encouragement. Stimulated by the abundant moisture in earth and air, all vegetation springs into surprising activity. The young orange tree doubles its size in the season, and weeds—well, the place is yet to be heard from where they don’t grow pretty well. If perchance the above-mentioned settler has brought with him his fine Scott or Tolley gun, he speedily finds that to keep that gun clean. and free from rust is to assume a task that will make his life a burden to him. The stock will gather mold in two days, and rust will gather in about the same number of hours. Well, all this wetness disappears by the middle of September, and leaves us a climate that is as near perfection for the hunter, fisherman, camper, or indeed any who would enjoy out-door life, as could be desired, For the rest of the year a blanket and shelter-tent afford ample protection from the weather, and eyen these-can on oecasion be dispensed with without much discomfort. For years we have known an old hermit hunter to whom shelter or blankets are unknown luxuries. Abso- lutely refusing the proffered hospitalities of old acquaintances, with the beach sand for a mattress the old fellow lies down ati night in his rags, with his dogs beside him, and ‘sleeps the sleep of the just.” Seventy years old, with an iron constitu- tion, he has led this life for a score of years on this coast, and promises to hunt a score more. Many a winter night has the writer, tired with fire hunting miles up the wind from the camp on the beach, laid down in the pine straw, beside the déer in some instances that had stopped at the request of his good Winchester, and slept comfortably without even a coat to keep off the dew, confident no vai would fall to disturb the good sleep one carns by a dark tramp in the woods, for don’t you see it all fell during the ‘‘rainy season.” Manatee, Fla., Ary. 27, 1877. W, 5. WARNER. i —A, time ball is dropped from the flag pole on the Western Union building, New York City, at noon by signal from the National Observatory. 193 / Aliatural History, ABOUT MOTHS. HE butterflies furnish a very excellent illustration of the order of insects to which they belong. These insects: are known as Lepidoptera (scaly winged), from one of their leading characteristics, yiz., the possession of four filmy wings thickly coyered with minute scales, to which the beautiful coloring of the butterfly’s wing is due. This, however, is not the only common character by which these creatures are at onee united among themselves and distinguished from other insects; the great completeness of the metamorphosis they un- dergo, from a crawling caterpillar fo a creature whose life is spent almost entirely on the wing, wilh an intervening state of perfect repose, is another distinction, which, although by no means peculiar to the Lepidoptera, yet serves to separate them from several other orders of insects, in which the differ- ence between the form of the creature on emerging from the epg and that which it is destined to acquire is much less. A more important character than the scaly covering of the wings is presented by the peculiar structure of the mouth, which in this order consists of a long tongue rolled up in a spital form between a pair of hairy organs known as palpi, or feelers. Different as these delicate organs appear at first sight; from the powerful jaws by which the caterpillar gnaws his destruc- tiye path through the foliage of field and forest, the same parts, modified indeed in form, may yet be recognized in the perfect insect that existed in its crawling, worm-like, preparatory state. The strong biting jaws have become very small, al- though in most cases they are to be found concealed under the other organs of the mouth. But the second pair of jaws, with which the caterpillar masticates his food, haye undergone a wonderful transformation—it is from these that the long spiral trunk has been formed. These, in the perfect insect, as im the caterpillar, are jointed organs; but in the former the ter- ‘minal portion of each is drawn out into a long filament, fur- nished on its inner surface with two narrow ridges, which, fit- ting exactly to those of the other filament, form by their union a long slender tube, piercing the trunk through its entire length, The lower lip of the caterpillar also shares in the changes undergone by all the neighboring organs ; for in the preparatory state it is furnished with a pair of minute feclers, and with a fine tube, the orifice of the silk apparatus, by means of which when ready to pass into the chrysalis condi- tion it attaches itself to some point of support, or encloses it- self in a silken bag in obedience to the instincts implanted by nature. This tube, being of course useless to the insect in its last condition, is then no longer to be found; but the little palpt or feelers acquire an enormous development, and form the hairy bed in which the trunk is nearly concealed when eoiled up in repose. The antennz also, which in the cater- pillar are very small, are converted in the perfect insect into long organs of very various forms; and the organs of vision, instead of consisting of a few little black points on each side of the head, are developed into those beautiful globular struc- tures which may be seen to constitute the great bulk of the head in any of the common butterflies. The most striking general difference between the two great groups of Lepidoptera, butterflies and moths, is to be found in the form of the antennse, which in the former are always clubbed at the tip, while in the latter they are thread-shaped or tapering, or sometimes thickened toward the end, but af- terward tapering to a fine point. Another distinction which is of still more importance in a scientific point of view, is that in the moths the wings of each side are united during their flight by a small bristle attached to the anterior margin of the hind wing, which passes through a little loop formed on the hinder margin of the fore-wing; this arrangement is wanting in the butterflies. In the sphinxes, which from their great power of flight are generally known as Heavk-moth, the antenns ave always thick- ened beyond the middle, but taper afterward to a fine point. Some of these haye trunks of great length, by means of which they extract the nectar of flowers while hovering over them in the manner of a humming-bird, From this habit and its size and general bird-like appearance when on the wing, one of the commonest of sphinxes has received the name of ** Hum- ming-bird Hawk-moth” (Macroglossa stellatarwm). A nearly allied and very beautiful species is the Drone-hee Hawk-moth (Macraglossa fuciformis), an insect very common to the conti- nent of Europe, The general color of the body is a bright olive green, yellowish at the hinder extremity, where there is also a black tuft of hair on each side; across the middle there is a dark brown band, while the wings are transparent with a dark brown border, the anterior pair possessing also an olive- green patch close to the body. In the Humming-bird Hawk moth the wings are covered with seales throughout, but in form and habits the two insects very closely agree. Jn the Death’s-head moth (Ascherontta atropos), which also belongs to the group of Hawk-nioths, the trunk, instead of be- ing very long as in the preceding insects, 18 reduced to com- paratively small dimensions, being scarcely longer than the head of the moth, while in the Humming-bird variety it ex- ceeds the whole body in length, The Death’s-head is the largest of Huropean moths, frequently measuring upward of five inches in expanse of wing. In general color it is blackish brown, the anterior wings irregularly clouded with dull orange with a White spot near their middle; the posterior are dull an e with two brown bands. The body is banded with orange and black, and the appearance of the insect is rendered exceedingly remarkable by the very singular marking of the thorax. This bears a large dull orange patch, within which are Smaller blackish spots, giving a by no means indistinct rep- resentation of a “‘death’s head.” This peculiar mark, coupled with the generally funereal character of the coloration of the insect, has obtained for it, an unenviable position in the vulgar mind, as its appearance in larger numbers than usual has been regarded, in some localities, as portentious of an approaching pestilence. Singularly enough, in the year 1733 it appeared in great numbers in Brittany, simultaneously with a very fatal epidemic, and so completely did the weaker and more ignorant of the peasantry consider the moth as the cause of the disease, that the sight of one was sufficient to produce the greatest fear in the beholder, who regarded it ag the harbinger of approach- ing death. This moth possesses another curious faculty, which no doubt conspired with the symbols of death with which it is ornamented to raise a feeling of superstitious dread in the minds of those whose attention was called to it for the first time, as when irritated or handled it emits a plaintive ery or squeak, This circumstance has long been known, and though seyeral eminent naturalists have endeayored to explain the mode in which the sound is produced, they have notas yet arrived at any satisfactory conclusion, The faculty of emitting sound is by some believed to be connected with the singular habit of this insect, which renders its multiplication in unusual numbers an object of real and well-founded dread to keepers of bees. The moth has a most sluttonous taste for honey, and is one of the most inveterate plunderers of bee-hives. The bees on its entrance into their domicile generally disperse immedi- ately, as though in dread of the gigantic intruder, who is thus left to surfeit himself at his ease upon the sweets which these industrious creatures had laid up for their winter store. It is certainly singular that a creature, with only the advantage of size, should dare, without sting or shield, singly, to plunder in their stronghold these well armed and numerous insects; and more singular, that it should always contend with them victo- riously. Many believe that the thick fur with which the moth is covered prevents the stings of the bees from reaching its body; but it is far more probable that it has the means of spreading terror among their ranks. ‘The caterpillar of this moth is, as might be expected, of great size, measuring oftimes as much as four inches and a half in length, and two thirds of an inch in diameter. Like all other caterpillars of the Hawk- moths, it hasa somewhat lengthened horn attached to the hack of the eleventh segment; and it has in common with most of the allied species the habit of raising the anterior seg- ment of the body, supporting itself by adhering to the branch on which it rests by the membranous feet of the hinder seg- ments. In this attitude these caterpillars present to a fanciful mind a slight resemblance to the Hgyptian sphinx, which in- duced Linnseus to apply the word sp/tna asa generic name to these moths, The caterpillar of the Death’s-head moth lives principally upon the plants of the tomato or vines of the potato, and the chrysalis are frequently turned up in digging the tubers of the latter in Autumn. The moth generally ap- pears in October, but is rarely seen by day, preferring twilight or darkness for its aerial flights. Another beautiful species is the Lime Hawk-moth (Smerin- thus Tike), so called from its caterpillar feeding mostly upon the foliage of the lime tree. ‘This moth has the fore wings much netched at the tips, and if varies greatly in color; but in the variety most generally met with, the wings are of a fawn color, with a broad band at the tip, and two olive green spots at about the middle of the anterior wings; the trunk, too, is even shorter than with the Acherontia atropos. The antennz of the hawk-moths are generally more or lesgs serrated, or toothed like a comb on the inner surface; but this character is by no means so striking as in some other species in which they are, partienlarly with the males, toothed or pectinated on both sides, the little filaments forming the combs being frequently of such length as to give the entire atennse the appearance of a delicate feather. An instance of this is presented in the male of the Gipsy moth (Aypagymna dispar). Tn appearance the two sexes of this moth differ con- siderably from each other, the male being much the smaller, and of grayish color, withsome blackish lines and spots on the anterior wings; the female, however, is white with dusky lines, ‘describing much the same pattern asthe male. The caterpillar feeds on fruit trees. A common and beautiful insect, common to the British Isles, and closely allied to the last, is the Tiger moth (Arciia caja), which is produced from a large, hairy, bear-like cater- pillar often seen feeding upon nettles. The Chelonia pudica is another beautiful species, nearly allied to the two preceding. The ground color of the wings is flesh-like, or pinkish white, the hinder wings especially in the female presenting a very delicate shade. The fore wings are nearly covered witha number of black spots, but the hind wings haye but two or three spots of variable size; the body too is spotted and banded, but with rose-color and black. The feathered structure of the antenns is also observable in the male of the Lappet moth (Gastropacha guereifolia), the caterpillar of which feeds on various trees. This and some allied apecies haye received the name of Lappets on account of the curious fleshy appendages attached to the sides of the body of the caterpillar and which completely conceal the feet. These caterpillars are very hairy, and when they are handled the hairs penetrate the skin and produce considerable inflam- mation and itching. The moths are also called eggers, from the chrysalis being enclosed in a yery smooth, fine, ege-like cocoon, The G. gvereifolia is rendered further remarkable by ' the curious position assumed by the hinder wings during Te! pose, which, instead of being concealed by the upper wings, as is the case in other moths, project on each side in the forms of rounded notched leaves, giving the insect a very singular appearance. ‘The general color is deep redish brown marked with blackish lines, The silk worm, with the manufactured# produce of whose beautiful cocoon we are all familiar, is the: caterpillar of the Bombyx mori, belonging to the same froup) as the Lappet moth; and many of our common moths also! Weave cocoons in which to pass their season of répose in the chrysalis state. But the most singular application of this! powar of silk spinning is exhibited in the history of some moths, also nearly allied to the preceding, whose caterpillars live together m numerous societies, retiring, after feeding, to a eapacious nest of tolerably firm texture, woven by them- selves from the materials afforded by their own bodies. Some of these, as the Processionary caterpillar (Cnrethocampa pro- cessionta), quit their nest, which is usually attached to oak trees, in a regular and well-ordered procession; one takes the lead, and is followed by others in single file generally for a_ space of about two feet ; they them come in pairs for a time, then three, four, or five abreast, and so on until they sometimes march ten or eyen twenty in arow. All the movements of the leader are faithfully copied by those who follow. Another species, the Cnethocampa pityocampa, or Pine pro- cessionary, as its name indicates, attaches its nest to pine trees. The principal enemy of these moths is the larvae of a large and very voracious beetle, the Calosama sycophanta, which breaks into their nests and commits vast havoc upon the de- fenseless inhabitants. Occasionally, however, the tyrant pays dearly for his feast, for when gorged he is no match for more active and hungry members of his own species, who, disap- pointed perhaps by the vacant nest of their expected prey, feel no scruples about taking it at second hand by an act of canni- balism. Nearly allied to these, and especially to the silk worm moth, is the gigantic atlas (Satwrnia atlas), which inhabits’ the East Indias and Chinia, It measures between eight and nine inches in expanse of wing; and other species nearly as large are found in several tropical countries. Many of these insects—some of which furnish a silk which is used in manu- factures—have singular transparent spots in the centre of the wings, looking as though pieces had been cut out and replaced by fragments of talc. : Of the remaining groups our space will not allow us to say } much; and we can only refer to the most interesting and nu-| merous of them—the family of Geometer's—the caterpillars of which are known to entomologists by the name of Loopers. Both these names are derived from the singular mode of loco- motion adopted. Possessing only a single pair—and that the hindmost—of the membranous feet on which other caterpillars support the greater part of the body, they are unable to crawl like their more fortunate brethren. Accordingly in walking ; they stretch the body: out to its full length, when they attach themselves by their anterior feet, and then, drawing up the body in the form of a loop bring the hinder feet up close to the 3 others, attach them and repeat the process until the desired — distance is traversed. Hence they appear to be constantly j measuring the distance over which they travel, and from fhis circumstance the name of geometric caterpillars has long been | applied to them. ‘They have also a singular habit of adhering | to a branch by their hinder feet and stretching ont the rest of the body in such a manner as to present a very close resem- blance to a dead twig; and thus no doubt often elude the vigi- lance of their enemies. The moths produced from these cater- pillars are of a much slighter make than those already de- scribed; their bodies are slender, their wings soft and weak and their flight irregular and fluttering. They are most truly noc- turnal insects, very few of them eyer being seenin the day time. Space forbids our entering upon the history of the vast num- bers of smaller moths which form the concluding groups of the Lepidoptera, but their economy presents much to attract the attention even of the most careless observer; and the sin- gular habits of the leaf-rolling and leaf-mining caterpillars: will afford a never-fading source of interest to any one who will take the trouble to study them. a A Usercn Gurr.—Havying had a sea gull (which we found with a broken wing) in our garden for about five years, I can, from experience, state that they are most valuable extermi- nators of those garden pests, slugs, ete. ‘* Bill,” as we called him, was a very clever forager, and the gardener greatly re- gretted him when some mischievous boys ‘* cooked his goose.” I would strongly recommend any of your readers, who can, ta at once procure one.—Hnglish Mechanic. . - Tren Wonpers of A Frra.—Whena flea is made to appear as large as an elephant we can see all the wonderful parts 0 its formation, and are astonished to find that it has a coat of armor much more complete than ever warrior wore, and com- posed of strong polished plates, fitted over each other, each plate covered like a tortoise shell, and where they meet hun- dreds of strong quills project, like those on the back of the porcupine and hedge-hog. There is'the arched neck, the bright eye, the transparent cases, the piercera to puncture the skin, a sucker to draw away the blood, six long-jointed legs, four of © which are folded on the breast, all ready at any moment to be thrown out with tremendous force for that jump which both $ one Wlien they want to catch him, and at the end of each leg hooked claws to enable him to cling to whatever he lights upcn, A flea can jump 100 times ils own Jength, which is the san if aman jumped 600 feet, and he can draw a load of 200. his own weight. =~ ae: 2 EEE ! ¢ R TSSIA. is still a good deal behind the rest of Europe in Woodland, Farm and Garden. . dealing with vermin, Wolves, whose heads were formerly a source of income to the borderers of Wales, and euee natn GoM ARABIO bata aie vera eee SeoTyy Shel pete . | Semi-tropical tree, or, more properly, shrub, rarcly oxeeeds which the last were slain in Scotland by Cameron of fifteen feet in height, and is remarkable for its peculiar crook- Fochiel, make no small figure in the agricultural returns of | ¢j shaped trunk. Its foliage is of a pale green color, and the Russian Hmpire. According to a pamphlet edited by M. | may be said to be the most beautiful of the acacia family. Tt Lazarev sky, the depredations of the wolyes in 1875 alone | puts forth its flowers in March, and its seeds, which grow ina ae . : = = i hard coriaceous pod, somewhat resembling the acacia jambo- equaled in damage an old fashioned ‘Tartar invasion. They | <5 and its seed thoseof the lupine; which yields a reddish Killed 179,000 cattle, and were the death of 562,000 smaller | Gye, used by tanners in the preparation of leather, This tree, domestic animals in the forty-five provinces of European ) which affords the finest gum arabic of commerce, is a native Russia alone. Of these, 1,000 head of horned cattle were tes ie iaptmautbld ee aha Beyrt. Au the rea be ‘ F ? Cc f ia; i Srow otly i rbary and other parts Host to.the Baltio provinces; and to Polish Russia, 7,700 oxen of Africa, pocLe BE on. the ‘Atlas Mountains. Tn Cairo and and 8,600 sheep, pigs and goats. If a cow be reckoned at the | Alexandria, in Hgypt, many streets are adorned with this tree, average price for these animals, thirty roubles, and a sheep at | which are set on either side. In Morocco, where this tree is four roubles, the gross sum of the tribute levied by the wolves | Called “Attelep,” large quantities of this gum are collected BE Russia reaches 7,700,000 roubles, or $5,990,600 for export. The trunk of this tree is covered with a smooth, Bee Pea Beene gts BS, ON poyeey | gray bark, while that of the branches is of a yellowish green this isa sum which would seem worth while looking after, | or purple tinge. At the base of the leaves there are two op- eyen in so vast an empire as the Muscoyite, and must repre— | posite awl-shaped spines, growing nearly erect, and having a sent quite a number of wolves, which must be dangerous even | Slight glandular swelling below. The wood is hard, and tol Hidw th thertoreskes ok ihe Peraives aud Soutliemn takes a good polish. The gum exudes spontaneously from (eas oar y the bark of the tronk and branches of the tree in a soft or Prance these animals not unfrequently attack the shepherds, | nearly fluid state, and hardens by exposure to the air or to the and oftimes venture within the walls of lonely chateaus and farm houses, yet their numbers are not to be compared with fue enormous hosts of savage beasts of Russia, of which we heat of the sun. The more sickly the tree the more gum it may have some faint idea when we think of the number re- Werps.—W éeds are usually considered some of the worst enemies with which the farmer has to contend. And there ig no doubt that the general opinion of them is correct. ‘Still they are, in one sense, very useful. They offer a strong induce- ment for the thorough cultivation of the soil, In many cases, if it were not for the weeds no such culture as the crop requires would be given. Many a farmer would not enter his corn field from planting time until harvest if they would keep clean without his help. But such neglect of culture would prevent the growth of productive crops, and consequently the weeds which compel cultivation, where but for them it would not be given, may be said to be of some benefit to the farmer. This, however, is on the supposition that he fights them resolutely during the wholegrowing season. If he yields to them and allows them to come in and possess the land they will prove the worst of foes. Not only will they injure, and perhaps destroy his crops the present season, but they will also fill his land with their foul seeds, and thus propagate the evil year after year. To the farmer who would be too lazy to cultivate his crops, if it were not for their presence, they are friends and helpers. But to the thorough, energetic farmer they are constant enemies. He would eultivate his crops if there were no weeds, and their presence only makes his work much more difficult than it otherwise would be. To him they are evils with which he must contend. They are in the land, and he must either fight them out or allow lis erops to be despoiled. The latter, a truly good farmer, never does. He resolutely undertakes to say what shall and whaf shall not grow upon his land. And the wise farmer will not only af- tempt to drive out the weeds, but he will begin early in the season. He knows thatit is not half as hard to kill out weeds when they first get through the ground as it is after they have grown two or three weeks and got firmly rooted, He has his cultivators or horse-hoes going as soon as his crops are large enough to make the rows distinctly visible, and he keeps them, in the fields so constantly that the weeds never have a chance to grow. ‘This is the easiest and best method of keeping the land clean, Neglect in the early part of the season cannot be fully atoned for by any amount of careful application after the first few weeks are gone. This suggestion is of special importance to those who grow onions for the market or any kind of root crops. Weeding should be done early and often, It is less work, and takes less time to weed a patch of onions four times, if it is done when it should be, than it is to go over it three times after the weed haye got a fair start. And the same principle applies just as fully to other crops,— Working Parmer, N. ¥. me + -+ e - TEXAN Herpsrs.—A Texan herder’s outfit consists of two donkeys for carrying supplies, & fent, cooking untensils, blank- ets, a canteen made of tin and holding five gallons of water, a small Mexican pony, two or three dogs, and tobacco! Shep- herds recerye from $10 to $15 per month and board, and oyer- seers from $25 to $80. ‘Two men and three dogs can readily take cara of 5,000 sheep. Thousands of sheep roam at will over the vast plains, feeding as they go, neyer sleeping two nights in the same place, except at the home stations. At night these immense herds gather closely around the camp of the shepherd and sleep peacefully, guarded by well-trained Scotch dogs, who exhibit wonderful sagacity and prowess in their midnight yigils, holding at bay fhe fiercest wolf until by their furious barking they awaken their masters. An area of from ten to twenty miles will be grazed by an ordinary herd in a single day,— Hz. yields, and the hotter the weather the more prolific it is. A wet winter and a cool or mild summer are unfavorable to the crop. The gum begins to flow in Egypt in December, in Mor- ida in March, immediately after or near the time of the isite to carry off a single able-bodied ox, Those authors of day school works, of the Jacob Bliven’s and kindred pes, who invariably illustrate the virtue of self-sacrifice by Atory of Eric, the faithful serf who rescued his master’s flowering of the tree. Afterward, as the weather becomes hotter, incisions are generally made through the bark to assist amily by throwing himself as food to the fierce and hungry wolves, will be pleased to know that opportunities of practi- the exudation of the gum. The gum, when new, emits a faint smell, and when stowed in the warehouse it may be pine devotion in the best style will long continue to be found in Russia. heard to crack spontaneously for several weeks, and this cracking is the surest criterion of new gum, as it never does so wheén old. Several kinds of gum, yielded by different trees, are occasionally to be met with, but that which is com- monly substituted for it is brought from the Island of Senegal on the coast of Africa, and is called ‘*Gum Senegal.” This tree is remarkably sensitive to sudden changes of weather, and its leaflets ave open only to the rays of the sun. There are several trees growing successfully on Indian River, and appear to be adapted to this soil and climate. This tree is possessed of much merit, and is worthy of culture, both for ornament and profit,—b. Hann, Hast Indian River, Pla. os Gurminatryn Forcn or Srep.—Some yery interesting ex- periments were made during the course of this past year by the French séientist Mons, Haherlandt to define the lowest temperature in which seeds would sprout. The seeds of most of the agricultural plants, such as wheat, oats, barley, lucerne, etc., were placed in an ice chest whose temperature is 82 de- grees, or slightly above it. The seeds were periodically exam- ined in a temperature that was eyen below 32 degrees. In forty-five days there were signs of sprouting in eight species, whilst fourteen did not show any signs at all. But here the great fact of life, the want of warmth, was powerfully exhibit- ed, for only a majority of the sprouts showed progress in four months; germination beyond mere incipiency had ceased in the others. Another fact was illustrated, viz: that.long con- tinued exposure to a temperature no lower than 32 degrees will kill vitality altogether in most species of seeds, for all those which had remained in the ice-box for the four months of the experiments only a few were found capable of germi- nating in a temperature of 60 degrees. From this fact it may be reasonably deduced that farmers should guard their seed grain from too low a temperature during our long winters. he ee Tok EptoarionaL VaLuE or FLrowrr Smows.—On this subject the Gardener's Magazine, England, remarks: ‘The value of the poor man’s flower show is to himself great, but to his children greater, The educational system that prevails is altogether too subjective, and there is but little attempted in the way of teaching the young to observe and reason on their observations. ‘The three Ki’s are of primary importance, but they require to be supplemented by systematic teaching in the open air on open air subjects, and we look forward hopefully toa recognition of the necessity by school boards, not only in fowns where the field of observation is contracted, but im the county where it is practically unlimited. We are advised by the powers that be to prepare the children everywhere for catching and killing the Colorado beetle, but their imperfect training in the faculty of observing compels us to fear that m their zeal to exterminate the doryphora they may war with cocinella, that is to say, the potato beetle being much talked of, but as yet unseen, the lads of the village may find conso- lation in the wholesale destruction of lady bugs, which are among the very best friends of man in the kingdom of insects, The window flowershow may be made immensely useful as an aid in the education of the young, and we once more re- mind the guardians of the youthful poor that a habit for ob- serving, and a taste for a knowledge of nature’s ways and means, are of immense importance in the development of manliness, and independence, and intelligence, and morality, and usefulness. The book of nature is worthier to be*read a farmer near Beaumaris in the Island of Anglesea, North | than a majority of the books in common use, and it is one of , told me that one of his hens always would lay out in | our duties to encourage the young, whether of rich or poor, in élds, and that on one occasion he found her nest with ten | learning to read it with a view to the acquisition of useful " i er own and six partridge egos in. Uecarried all off and knowledge, and the cherishing of sentiments of reverence and fiched out the partridges under another hen. No doubt had | love for the beneficence that warms the world, and renders capable of happiness every creature. est been allowed to remain undisturbed, both mother birds d have shared the duties of sitting between them.—EH. W. rt i London Field. ——— ee SHORT-TAILED Cats.—In Forrest AND Stream of the 6th :, Lnotice an article as to the supposed hybrids, in which slate that it is physiologically impussible for them to be a foss between the cat andrabbit. In this you are undoubtedly eot, and the cat sent; you may have hadits tail cul off, if it is not a fact familiar to you, I desire to communicate the information that there is a breed of house cats that by na- fire have shott-tails, no longer than rabbits (indeed many of tiem haye no tails at all). Of this breed I suppose fifty illus- tations might be found inthe town of Huntingdon, Tenn, Huntingdon, Tenn., Sept. 11, 1877, . H. Manx cats (from the Isle of Man), are always short-tailed. The one mentioned, however, had heen injured, ooo Tar Onp Jersey Mosqurvo.—Hadrosaurus Woulkiiis the €uphonious name of the great lizard whose skeleton stands on s hind legs.in one of the aisles, looking as if about to take a waroo-leap of about half a mile. Sidney Smith once said as so hot that, to promote breezy circulation, he would ke to strip off his flesh and sit in his bones; andso this lizard celeton always looked most proyokingly cool and breezy in, hottest of the dog-days. Itwas dug from a marl-bed in Jersey. lf New Jersey antediluvian lizards were of enormous size, what must the old New Jersey mosquitoes e heen? One of them would haye spitted a fat man through is gtiletto-bill as easily as a modern cook would a lari, yn With him to the topof some umbrageous tree, and after ping him of his flesh, would have picked his teeth with /poor—or rather the fat—man’s bones. They say the Sonth Islanders always have a choice tid-bit of cold missionary ing on their sideboards; but think of one’s body being kept lish for a New Jersey mosquito as bigas an ostrich, and nevitable and relentless as the undertaker or the tax-col- r= at SAve Your Twa-LeAves.—Tea-leaves steeped, not boiled, for half-an-hour in a tin pan, and strained through a sieve, will give a liquid useful to wash all varnished paint. It removes © spots, and gives a fresher, newer appearance then when soap and water are used. For white paint, take up a small quantity of whiting on a damp piece of old white flannel, and rub oyer the surface lightly, and it will leaye the paint remarkably bright and new. + a Stings AND THE Remepy.—I am quite certain, from personal experience, that the juice of an onion will give relief in some of the instances quoted from the Cultivatewr de la Region Lyonnaise. Therefore I can easily believe that the leek is of equal use, since both vegetables belong to the same genus, are of like antiquity, and were in former days highly valued for their various properties, though I believe modern times only have brought their sting antidote virtues to light, There is but one objection to the application of an onion—the odor is absolutely dreadful, not so muchso when first put on, as it is the following day. Iwas stung by a wasp on the head and did not get the smell of the onion out of my hair for a, week, but it was a perfect cure.—H. Herpere. alady asked meif I had ever sven ‘breeding pearls.’ Of e I laughed at the idea, but she produced a two-ounce in which were a numberof globular bodies of various apparently pearls, andsome grains of rice. She informed (iat the large pearls had been given to her by some Malayan ate, who told her if she kept them well supplied with that they would breed ; she assured me that they had done and that the ‘seed’ pearlsin the bottle were the produce [the larger ones. She would not Jet me handlethem, so I hot Say what they really were, but I have every suspicion at they were grains of rice which constant attrition one { the other had rounded, as barley is made into ‘ pear] My friend was fully persuaded that her pearls pro- young ones, and consumed the rice, and nothing could ice her to the contrary.” 4 sa N AND PARTRIDGE NEstinG 1x Common.—Some time GAME PROTECTION. | | Massacnuservs—NVorthampton, Sept. 12, 187'7.—The Non- otuck Game Club haye elected the following officers for ensu- ing year: President, A. Perry Peck; Secretary, Dr. G. W- Crittenden; Treasurer, John Metcalf; Vice-Pres'ts, 0. N. Grabb, Luther Warren. M. vi PENnsyuyantA—Shakopee Farm, Milford.—Pike County, Pennsylvania, is to have an association for the preservation of fish and game, and this time it is believed that the right sort of men—such as Capt. John ©, and Moses Westbrook, Hon. D. A. Wells, C. P. Mott, W. K. Ridgway, John Williamson, John Biddis and other true sportsmen—will have control of the organization and make the ‘wire cartridge” pot-hunter and market shooters take a back seat. This section should he a hunter’s paradise, but it will not be that until the shooting of game and catching of fish in close seasons are prohibited, or until those who snare pheasants and net fish have been taught wholesome lesson. Perhaps the man who supplies Milford with strychnine to poison sporting dogs will take a hint. AMATEUR. * Tar Connecticut Fise Law—Wew York, Sept. 12, 187%. —Commenting on ** Seales’” correspondence in last week's number, you state the law m Conrecticut as against taking ‘any bass, ete.” A week's abortive effort (off and on) places mc ina position to add my sad endorsement about the poor bass fishing, and, if the law reads as you state, [ think Iknow those who would join.a crusade against. the pond fishers in Niantic Bay. Some such attempt, I believe, was made over a year ago, hut failed through lack of the sinews of war, 8, Cannzs, Lares Powprims.—A pumpkin that measures over six feet in circumference, and weighs above 200 pounds, is still srow- ing on a farm in California. We know this to be a jwed, for we have seen the same state- ment every season for twelve years, —— i SQUIRRELS As GARDENERS.—A gentlemen writes to Land and Water: *‘Dhe strawberries in my garden, although covered with nets, were vanishing very fast. I therefore seta gin at each cor- ner of the bed. ‘he first morning after this was done*the ser- vant reported that a squirrel had been caught, which I thought must have been a mere accident. The next morning, however, a.second squirrel was all but captured under the net. The felony was therefore proven, but this last thief is still at large,” —_—_—— Kiquarters New York State Association for the Protection of All Game, Syracuse, N. Y., June 23, is7{. To Colwell Lead Co., me street, New York. Gents: We have carefully examined here on exhibition, and faye 4lso received the unanimous from all the clubs on the grounds of the State shootin favor of . We cheerfully pronounce it & very perfect article, and re- GREENE SMITH, Pres. Joun A, NICHOLS, Vice-Pres, CHas, R, WRIGHT, Sec’y. Hier, the eloquent preacher, says: ‘If thou wouldst please leayor to make them pleased with themselves.” You can ending them to use that superb toilet article, ‘ 0 tp \ 1 thing can equal its excellencies, fur{ —Twenty -five thousand watermelons arrived in Boston on ear igcientifivally treated, 8 Aaa a ee ie ue Comment is not so Necessary us a little tineture of Mt tilleial scenting,—[adv, ~ thubarb, — ' i” _ LJ wal Wt the use of ar 7 126 1 Nuw Yorx, Sept. 18, 1877. Eiprror Forrsr aAnp Srrpas : Allow me to call attention, through the columns of your yal- uable paper, to the fact that during the past week there haye been sent to Fulton Market, from Newcastle, N. B., large quantities of young salmon (grilse), weighing from two to three pounds each. Now I believe that this is in violation of the law of the Dominion, and I think that it is only necessary to call the at- tention of the Hon. W. F. Whitcher to the facts, in order that this wholesale destruction of young salmon should be stopped. SAbMO. Sea and River Hishing. FISH IN SEASON IN SEPTEMBER. —o— FRESH WATER, Trout, Salmo fontinatis. Sea Bass, Sciconops ovellatus, Salmon, Salmo salar. Sheepshead, Archosargus probato- Salmon Trout, Salmo conjinia, cephalus. Land-locked Salmon, Salmo glover7, Striped Bass, Roccus linneatua. Grayling, Thymalius tricolor: White Perch, Morone americana, Black Bass, Wicrapterus salmoides; W eakiish, Cynoscion regalis. M, nigricans, Bluelish, Pomatomus saltatriz. Mascnlonge, Hsox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybinum macula- Pike or Pickerel, Hox luctus, tun. Yellow Perch, Perca jlavescena, Cero, Cybiwm regale. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Kingish, Menttcirrus nebulosus, SALT WATER, » isu my Marker.—We noticed in Fulton Market this week two fine specimens of the dolphin, one weighing 21 pounds, taken near Sandy Hook. An unusual capture was that of a thirty-three pounds branded corvina, which was caught near Noank, a point much farther north than usually found. Will Mr, Ferguson, the able fish commissioner of Maryland, tell us why it is that no pompanos haye been taken in the Chesapeake this season? They were so numerous last year that they were sent to this market and sold as low as ten cents per pound. Our quotations for the week are as follows: Striped bass, 18 to 25 cents per pound; green smelts, 25 cents; bluetish, 10 to 12 cents; salmon, frozen. 30 cents; green -do., 35 cents; mackerel, 15 cents; white perch, 15 cents; Wweakfish, 15 cents; Spanish mackerel, 35 cents ; green turtle, 15 cents; terrapin, $15; halibut, 15 cents ; haddock, 8 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black- fish, 15 cents; native herrings, 7 cents; flounders, 8 to 10 cents; porgies, 10 cents; sea bass, 18 cents; eels, 18 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; scollops, $1,50 per gal.; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; Salmon trout, 18 cents; sheepshead, 28 cents; whitefish, 16 cents; pickerel, 18 cents; yellow perch, 10 cents; hard shell crabs, $3.50 per 100; soft crabs, $1.00 per dozen; trogs, 45 cents per pound. TROUTING AMONG THE NEW HAMP- SHIRE HILLS. Warerryitue, Aug. 13, 1877. Many and varied are the pursuits in a town situated as is this, among the high hills and mountains of New Hampshire, but especially prominent among themis that of trouting. Water- ville isat the end of the road which, entered upon at Plymouth, ‘winds for nineteen miles through wood and dale. Moun- tains stretch their lofty peaks and shoulders high above you on either side, while a sonorous bubbling river rushes through the narrow yalley. Mad River is of considerable size, and takes its origin from streams flowing from the mountain slopes back of Waterville. Many brooks constantly communicate with this ‘‘main’' from the neighboring mountain sides, so that im point of size it presents quite a formidable appearance. This river you follow the whcle journey to Waterville. Here one finds a circular level tract, at the farther end of which on a slight rise in land is situated *‘ Greeley’s Mountain House,” one or two stray houses and a farm or two make up the town. it seldom happens that one finds a good house sitnated at a convenient distance from his fishing ground, from which he ean salty forth in the morning and return at evening, having had ample time fora good mess, and none of the discomforts of awearisome tramp. ‘his river which empties itself finally into the Pemigewasset contains the largest trout, and naturally, for here are the most sizable pools. At this point, fully tive miles from its source, its appearance is such as to please the angler ; for trees or shrubs do not hang over it in such an irrita- ting way as do those upon some streams, but landing places are plenty. Many handsome messes have been taken here dur- ing this and previous seasons, but still sufficient fish remaim to entice the angler, and perhaps worry him some. This being near at hand is fished more than its tributaries, and late in the season is not so attractive. Trout are much quicker of course early in the season, when they first put inan appearance down stream after their winter's rest, so that by the end of July they hecome very shy, especially the larger ones. One must pass now to the smaler streams, but experts often are unwilling to irainpa whole day atteralurge strmg of small or even average sized trout; they preferin many cases to select their pools, fish diligeatly for large ones, and return with them or with none at all. Not every one can take the large ones ; it requires a great experience with regard to the nature of the fish, as to flys and the way of throwing them; but especially must one haye patience. Only yesterday I heard of a ventleman who has been fortwo years to the samé pool, in order to capture a large one which he knew to be there, getting him this his third season, and feeling amply repaid for his trouble by find- ing itto weigh one pound, A fish of this size may not seem above the average to one accustomed to lake trout, but a brool trout of a pound is rather uncommon. A number of messes ot eighty or ninety haye been taken from this river Jately, very good forthis time of year. The west branch taking its Tisé in the top of the ravine, which separates the slopes of Os- ceola from those of Tecumseh, and flowing eastward, is the largest of the branches. It is three or four miles long, is filled ‘with deep pools, roaring cascades, and is fishable over its whole extent. ‘ihe upper portion is of course the best for ourpurposes, for the reason that seldom any one cures to travel the distance. A very pretty path leads through the woods along the banks of the stream for nearly two miles. This suyes that walk over the stones inthe brook, which isso uncomfortable when one is no K i a _ eo oe ee oe ce. FOREST AND *§ ‘ishing, but whose disagreeableness vanishes so soon with the beginning of the sport. Where the path ends good fishing begins and one can be eure of it here, if those who have tried itare to be believed. ‘No one, as far as I can find, has fished on this stream more than three-quarters of a mile at a time, and all have brought in good messes. Too great care cannot be taken to distinguish the place well, when any doubt is oc- casioned by a fork in the stream; for oftentimes persons are misled by their recollections, and taken out of their way. Greeley’s Pond, some four miles distant from the house, is another fine spot. The pond is filled with large trout, but is very little fished. One can hardly get there before ten in the morning, if he wishes to take breakfast in the house, and the best fishing in the day begins just as he is compelled to leave. The only way to secure anything at all isto remain over night, fishing late in the evening and early in the morning, Thespotis ina hollow among mountains, whose sides rise perpendicularly round about it, making fishin rather hard without boat or raft. Some fine fish have been brought from this pond, and I have no doubt that finer fish are in it than have ever been drawn from it. No other kind of fish has ever been seen here, and this alone is sufficient to convince one that large trout must be in it. The brook leading from this pond, together with that from the “Flume,” form the Mad River, though, of course, they are by no means its only tributaries, The lume, similar to the great flume in the Franconias, though, of course, not so remarkable, is a very interesting spot. High cliffs of solid rock raise themselves to a height of one hun- dred and fifty feet, between which, oyer shelving rocks and forming itself into beautiful cascades, runs the brook. In length it is fully two hundred feet, the perpendicular height of the walls gradually diminishing toward the farther end. This picturesque spot is little visited except by old ‘‘tramps,” because of the difficulty in reaching it. ‘The path, in many places, through neglect, has become overgrown; trunks of trees and dead leayes have covered it, and the blazes are often yery indistinct ; with little trouble, however, it could be made as fine as any of those nearer home, ‘The stream, sinking ab- ruptly and rapidly at first, soon takes a gradual descent, and here the fishing begins. The convenient landing places so much sought are missed upon this brook, ‘Trees, in many places, grow close to the edge of the water, and numerous are the logs and sticks scattered throughout its whole extent. In many cases pools could not be more successfully blocked to the angler. A good temper is nota bad companion on this stream, but the chances are that it will be spoiled. Nothing ig more irritating than to catch your fish and lose him, not through any fault of your own, but because of overhanging trecs. Often the fish is of secondary importance, your tangled line engaging your attention, especially is it so if one is short of tackle or hooks, Two messes—of two hundred and twenty- six and one hundred and fifty—were taken here last week,and no one knows how many have fished it before this season. The slide brook is another one of the many excellent streams about here. The bed of this stream was greatly widened eight years ago by a torrent which swept down the valley from the side of the mountains, whence it takes itsrise. During a thunder-storm a rain cloud is said to have burst upon the mountains, filling the stream to overflowing, and forcing houl- ders and other obstacles to its progress into a wild, confused mass before its roaring torrent. Great gullies were hollowed from solid rock, so immense was the force of the water; stones of large size were carried for miles, and every opposing thing was torn up and swept before it. Thestream’s bed was widened to four times its original size, rocks heaped together and scattered in it and along ils banks, many of them forming splendid hiding places for the fish. The trees being carried away on both sides, the angler has exceptionally fine standing and landing places. This and the Cascade brook below it be- ing the nearest to the house, are the most fished, but 1 doubt if one ever had easier trout fishing than is obtained here early in the season. Many streams back in the mountains are very seldom fished—once a year, perhaps—only few anglers taking the trouble fo worry through the dense and untraveled woods. Sawyer's River, rising back of Gréeley’s Pond, is the least visited. Its course is through a country covered with dense forests, where there are no habitations and where man is sel- dom seen, In this stream there is fine fishing, but few relish the trouble of getting there and back when good messes can he caught about the house. It would be impossible to return the same day, and indeed one wouid not wish to, if he found himself repaid for his tramp. Other streams flowing in differ- ent directions take their rise near it, all of them nearly as cood as Sawyers River. A good deal of trouble is often experienc- ed by green hands at the sportin such forests as there are about here. At times the path is excellent, but more often it comes abruptly to an end, three or four blazes suddenly ap- pear in different sections, confusing one badly. It is by no means a pleasant thing to be left in a dense and trackless wood when night is coming on; for one is certain to miss the way home, and might go farther from it. A short time ago, 4 gentleman fishing in this resion wandered from his brook to one on the other side of the mountain, appearing after a day orso in some out of the way place far from Waterville. Hasy indeed is it when you are interested in your sport, to slip from one side of a ridge to another, and continue down, supposing you are nearing home, It isa good plan to make some mark of your own when you leave a stream, or wish to find again a particular spot on it, not trusting io your memory ; for offen two or eyen three places on the same stream resemble one another so closely that it is mere chance if you choose the right one. These streams which I haye mentioned are by no means the only onesin the region. Swift River and many others whose names I know not, are quite celebrated for their trout, not to speak of the yery small brooks. Little brooks from one to two feet wide are often prolific in trout. Many persons in search of fishing pass them by in contempt, laugh- ing when you suggest that trout might be caught in them; but before they become good fishermen that notion must depart. A little streamlet, not a foot wide, running in front of our boarding house, which every one has passed again and again, yielded the best mess in point of size and numbers for the time of fishing that has been seen here this season. Six fish weighing about a quarter of a pound each were taken from what scemed to be a small mud hole. These fish had un- doubtedly been there for years, no outlet with the river afford- ing them a chance to swim down, No larger fish are taken from these streams than others in the mountains, but one can be sure of getting always a fair string of average sized ones, To see the wholesale way in which they are caught is discourag- ing to a fisherman who really loves the sport, for it seems almost impossible that any should remain in the course of a few years if the slaughter is continued. Some bring in fish two incheslong and under, instead of throwing them back into the stream and giving them a chance to attain some size. A peculiar personage has been about here fishing for the past two weeks in the shape of a one-armed man, His object is to catch as many as he can tosell, and for this reason all here are _— for every one helps tip the scale. ou training, but lth cocoa, outwall “a —_ —— a, ee ne. Le 2 J > —— ce ee ee hy , down on him. Large or small.serye equally well his purpose He is an exceptionally fine fisherman, and always manages to -bring in a good mess. It has become quite a standing joke among us fishermen when the fish do not take hold well to lay it fv the one armed man’s: having been ahead of us. Worms I find on the whole to be much more acceptable as bait than the fly, though the Jatter is perhaps fully as good to secure the older ones. Ibayeseldom | seen a place more. comfortable as a resort coupled with a. region mure full of fish than this. The presence of such sont fishin® is undoubtedly due to the distance of the place from | Campton and ofher surrounding towns. The eleyen miles” from Campton are done away with by the position of Greeley’s, and reduced to the three or four which we have to tramp from here in order to secure an excellent catch. Many persons, also hesitate to come here thinking it foo far from the stores: and other requirements of a comfortable town, and very for tunately, for the longer the pleasant points of the place are hidden to them the better will be the fishing. One of course can find plenty of fishing away from civilization, in the Adiron= dacks or in the woods of Maine, but a pleasant summer resort: with trout fishing near ati hand isan uncommon thing. Hyen if one does not care to fish a full round of amusements can be found here. Many bzautiful paths lead through the woods to cascades and waterfalls of uncommon brilliancy. There is plenty of fine and picturesque scenery, and many of the choicest views in this region are obtained rrom clearings on the mountain streams. ‘he place is an uncommon one in many particulars, the views from some of the mountsins: round about are considered remarkably fine. ANGLER, — Movements or tur Fisnine f'teer.—tThe receipts of Bank: fish the past week have been the largest of any week during the season, 24 arrivals having been reported, with an azgre- gate of 345,000 Ibs. halibut and a trifle over 2,000,000 Ibs. of t codfish. 24 arrivals have been reported from Georges, with — about 280,000 Ibs. codfish and 5,000 Lbs. halibut. Only two™ vessels arrived from the Bay St. Luwrence, each with 1507 bbls, mackerel, and there is no news that is very enepurapinigs from that quarter. Some of the shore fleet have met with a little better success, and the 20 vessels arriving the past week: have landed about 1,000 bbls. Total number of fishing ar- rivals for the past week, 70.—Cape Ann Advertiser, Sept. 14. \ Coxnrorrour—Wew London, Sept. 18.—We have had fing) blue fishing of late; partizs going to the Race returning with large catches. One party caught 90 in two hours, the largest weighing 14 pounds. Missab. Mk Kinzey's Ashley House, Barnegat Inlet, Sept. 15.—Bluefish since the storm have been scarce. Blackfish only middling. Sea bass plenty and running good size. Bart bite slow. A party of ten ladies and gentlemen from the yacht Sans Soucie took some 50 odd sea bass in one slack water off the stone| piles in front of the house. ‘The venerable enthusiastic sports- man, Col. E. P., N. Y., took 17 sea bass and bart, averaging 1} lbs., one slack water, from this place. As I am writing 1: can see his rod bend reeling them in; and from his actions his score fo-day will be heavy. B. Onto—Sandusky, Sep. 11.—This is an excellent place for black bass fishing, spring and fall, and the lovers of that sport may be benefited to know where, at no very great expense, they can haveany amount. Kelley’s and Put-in-Bay Islands, distant 12 and 20 miles respectively from the city, are the bests points to operate from, as they are well provided with hotel accommodations, boats, minnows, etc.; besides, the fishing in their immediate vicinity is superior, The past spring has far exceeded any previous season, and the catches durimg fayora- ble weather have been astounding. The fishing season at the | Islands has just opened, and we hear of several good hauls. In about ten days it will be in full blast and continue until) the last of October. Nimeop. Canapa—Ontario, Muskoka, Sept. 18.—Fishing improving this month. During August but few maskelonge were caught, and bass fishing not tempting. Nevertheless, the many small lakes and rivers have heen visited during almost the entire summer by numerous camping parties. ‘This district is be-. coming 4 provincial pleasure ground. Anorenr Arrerromm.—In Macmillan's Magazine, Protessor Mahaffy gives an account of Greek athletics, which might be read with pleasure by a fighting publican, At Jeast, most men of that kind would be rather interested to know that (he Greeks, with their wonderful forms and their deyotion to the arena, missed the secret of training, as they missed to a great degree the secret of medicine, They fancied, being a, South- em people, with the habit of feeding temperately, that they could train best on huge meals of meat :—‘+ The discovery of Dromeus was adopted by Greek athletes ever after, and we hear of their compulsory meals of large quantities of meat | and jheir consequent sleepiness and sluggishness in ordinary life in such a way as to make us believe that the Greeks had missed the real secret of training, and actually thought that the more strong nutriment a man could absorb the stronger lic | would become. ‘Lhe quantity eaten by athletes is universally” spoken of as far exceeding the quantity eaten by ordinary men, not considering its heavier quality.” It follows, 0: course, that Greek athletes did not perform very wonderful feats, as feats are considered in modern times. Tt is probable that their running was very bad, for they made tie course only 125 yards long, and were accustomed to cover that dis tance with their arms goimg like the sails of a windmill, and shouting as they ran—two actions which a modern irainer would pronounce fatal to speed. ‘Their wrestling was rather fighting, for it was allowable in the wrestler to break his oe ponent’s fingers, an(l one man made a practice of it; while their jumping was probably ‘‘ standing jumping,” and they carried dumb-bellsin their hands. The most extraordinary stories are related of these jumps, but they are probably exag gerations, and one, the celebrated jump of Phayllus of Kroton,. certainly is. He is said to haye jumped fifty feet on level ground, double the longest leap ever recorded of a horse, and absolutely impossible. ‘he boxing was really fighting with knuckle-dusters, or with weights carried in the hand, and it seems Certain that the blows were given downward or round from the shoulder, as little boys give them, for ‘‘ a boxer was not known as a man with his nose broken, but as a man with his ears crushed.” The violent probability is that Tom Sayers would have thrashed any Greek boxer in five minutes, that Captain Webb would have drowned him in an hour or two, and that O'Leary would haye beaten him in any walk or run, though the specialty of the Greek ranner was endurance. The human frame has not degenerated, but improved; and scientific medicine has taught us how to train, though ii has not yet taught us all the secrets of urance known to thie lower races. A Turkish hamal lifts weighis that would kill an English porter, and a Peruvian would, we imagine, wij’ “Weston * ‘Li : riyh + r 7 _ — _ | | : ’ q 5 : 4 'To CoRRESPONDENTS,—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs Wi!l please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- Mal: 1. Age. 2, Food and medicine given. 3. Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips, 4 Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc, 5, Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. 6, Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, ete. 7. Appetite ; regular, variable, etc. S. Temperature of the body as indi- gated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body find the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, tontiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also giye any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be noticed; signs of suffering, eto, THE CARE, TRAINING AND MANAGE- MENT OF DOGS. 8 the taste forfield sports increases, we hear from every quarter the inquiry: *‘ How shall 1 obtain 4 good dog?” This is a question that must be answered largely by the com- mon sense of the propounder. While believing that every one in need of an animal should take the same pains to inform himself as tothe characteristics and points of the race, in the game manner as he would if a horse were desired, we are aware that many bave not the time, or lack the inclination for such study. Such we would advise to put themselves in communica- tion with some dealer of known character and reliability, with the determination to abide by the result, Some men never are, and never can be satisfied; forthe reason that few have the honesty to acknowledge that they do not know how to break or handle a dog, and such usually ruin the animals that they purchase. Hence from overweening self-sufficiency and superficial information on the one hand, opposed to practical knowledge on the other, arise most difficulties between the pur- chaser and the dealer. Weare convinced that if the most skillful of breakers should sell twenty of the best dogs ever whelped to the same number of purchasers, allowing them the privilege of trying them and then returning if they failed to suit, at least one-half the animals wonld be thrown back upon the breaker’s hands, and he himself slandered. And this difficulty will continue, for the reason that almost every man who shoots well believes that he must necessarily be fully competent to undertake the management of dogs. To beable to shoot wellis to be desired; though there is no great difficulty in acquiring the art; thereare plenty of men with but amere modicum of intellect who are proficients; but to be able to handle a dog skilfullyis avery rare and much to be desired accomplishment—one well worthy the close attention of every sportsman, particularly if compelled to purchase dogs broken by other hands. A skillful handler has no difficulty in purchasing a good animal, because he knows what to expect froma strange dog, and how to work to gain his confidence; on the other hand, there are many purchasers who never give an animal a chance to show his education, and saddle their own ignorance upon the dog and his breaker. _ While itis frequently argued that each one should break his own dog, and while allowing that there is much to be said in fayor of so doing, it cannot be denied that the number of those who are capable of the complete self-covernment neces- sary to the succesful education of the animal is extremely limit- ed. As proof of this, look at the numbers of children, and the training they receive! If we cannot successfully control them, how much less can we hope to succeed with an animal to whom speech is denied, and in which the power of under- standing is but limited. It is not within our province to point out the choice of breeds, distinctions of color, etc.; these being matters in which the purchaser must please himself. But a few hints of a general character may not be amiss. First satisfy yourself as to the antecedents of the animal in question, Purchase no dog whose pedigree is entirely unknown, at the same time avoiding all suspicious taint whether of form, character, or disease. See him in the field (it broken,) and un-’ der the gun; note well his mode of ranging, and that he does not rake. See that he possesses a good nose, is staunch on point and charge, heels properly, is not gunshy, isa tender- mouthed retriever, and quick to respond to command., Study his trainer’s mode of delivering his commands, ana if he be a foul-mouthed, loud shouting individual, shun both him and his dogs ; for you may be assured that he who uses expletives in abundance, and bellows at his dogs at the top of his voice, is nol, possessed of the temperament requisite for their proper training, Even if they appear well broken, it is not seemly to purchase animals, in the working of which it becomes neces- sary to transform yourself into an animated fog-horn, alarming both the neighborhood andthe pame. etter than all is the dog who works by the silent method, obeying the movements of the hand. Not only see the dog in the field and note the breaker’s method of working, but try your hand under his supervision. Nothing is more detrimental than to attempt to work a dog whose ways you do not know, and who likewise does not understand yours; the result is always disastrous; you lose your own selfcommand as well as tae animal’s respect for you, aid in sheer self-defense he becomes sulky; the crack of the whip with an accompaniment of oaths does not mend the matter, but probably irretrievably ruins the animal. - Having satisfied yourself as to physical attributes and ob- tained your dog, do not at once turn him over to another to feed and care for, but let this duty devolye upon yourself alone. When adog changes masters he will attach himself to the first person who treats him kindly; consequently it is im- portant that you be the one to whom the affections of the ani- mal are transferred. Take full charge of him then, and feed with your own hand until he has learned to know your person, your voice, and to look with pleasure for your coming. As soon as safe, let him loose from the chain, take him to walk, _and attempt to gain his confidence by gentle coercion and _ Kindness, showing him meantime thaf you are his master and that he must obey. A few days’ attention, with the exercise of reasonable skill and patience, will accomplish all this, when he may be taken to the field, Let it be remembered that no dog cai be so perfectly broken that when he goes into the hands of a stranger he will at once work and obey him with the same readiness that he hited toward his former breaker and master, Also take FORE: yy fe him outalone, as no dog will or can work well in a new place and among strangers; to demand such would be to ask more of the animal than could be expected of yourself. Working a dog alone for a single day, or even half a day, will have the effect to start him aright, and save trouble and yexa- tion afterward. You may have to use the whip, but in such a case apply it judiciously, without anger, pointing out to the animal his fault. By no means lose your self-control, for the result ine inevitably be disastrous, both to the animal and yourself. As before, if gentlemen who purchase broken dogs to shoot over could be impressed with the necessity of exercising good judgement in their management, there would be no difficulty In purchasing good, staunch, well-broken dogs. In conse- sequence of mismanagement many breakers will not sell a dog to any one, unless they know to a certainty that the pur- chasers possess skill and will exercise it. Many trainers re- fuse to break dogs for strangers at any price, for fear the ani- mals will pass into the hands of bunglers and thus be con- demned, It is important that your animal be provided with a proper habitation. It is true, a doe can be kept in a barn or 4 stable, but those who keep them there can best inform you whether their dogs are capable of answering the purposes designated. The sense of smell is acute in the dog, and as every odor that salutes the nostrils owes its flayor to the mote- like particles held in suspension in the air coming in contact with the sensitive membrane with which the olfactories are lined, we cannot but suppose that the stench of the effete ma- terial, decaying vegetable matter, and ammoniacal gases, which constantly originate in and around such buildings, are more or less detrimental to the nose of the animal. “The merciful man is merciful to his beast.” Exercise that merey and build your dog a house in the open air, away from the barnyard, and so far distant from other buildings that they may not interfere with either the sunlight or ciren- lation of pure freshair. Give him a large yard to run in, and plenty of grass under foot; above all see that quitch or dog- grass (Tritiewm repens) is planted therein, for it will not only be eagerly sought and eaten by the animal, but goes far to- ward preserving his healfh, If more than one dog is kept, .a building of two rooms may be erected, each opening into sefarate yards, that one may be occupied while the other is cleaned, or for convenience of separating the sexes. Doors and windows are essential to admit of free entrance; and a free circulation of air. The bench on which they lie should be fronted that the dogs may not crawl underneath, and provided with plenty of bedding in the shape of straw, shavings or beach sand ; if none of these are available, spruce cuttings may be substituted with advantage. An excellent planis to have the bench movable on rollers, that it may be trundled about freely, and eyen run out doors. ket the bedding be shaken up and aired in the sun each day, and at least once a week replaced by fresh material, the benches and room having first undergone a thorough scrubbing: The yards also should be cleaned and raked frequently, every attention being paid fo neatness and cleanliness, as dogs are liable to many diseases to which poverty and nastiness will very much contribute. Turpentine or strong whitewash will be found to aid in the prevention or eradication of vermin. If the floor be of wood, see that it is thoroughly wiped and dried after cleaning, and before the dogs are allowed to enter the house, as damp is prejudicial to canine health. House your dogs every night, but turn them out on going to feed them in the morning. At such times a little attention to their coats will not be amiss, such as combing and brushing ; when the hide is yery greasy a little chalk rubbed in before brushing is advantageous. Water should be. supplied in abundance, that the animals may drink when thirsty. Ifa pure stream be led through the yard, all the better; but if this beimpossible, supply them freely with queensware drinking pans, which must be kept in the shade, and emptied and re- plenished twice each day, being thoroughly washed at each alternate refilling. If a piece of roll brimstone is kept in the water pan, it willaid materially in keeping the dogs in con- dition. Iron dishes, even when porcelain lined, are not to be used, the metal itself oxidizing, and its porcelain lining con- taining lead and arsenic in dangerous quantities. If but one animal is possessed, a small dog house will suffice; but let the roof be not only water tight, but see that ib projects sufficiently beyond the ends and sides to protect them from the driving rain. The top may be made movable for conven- ence in shaking up the bedding, and sunning and airing the interior. The house should moreover be raised sufficiently to avoid the dampness of the ground underneath, and provided with a door hung from above in such a manner as to easily swing in or out. Avoid the general fault of too small a ken- nel, many of them not allowing sufficient room for the occu- pant to turn round comfortabiy, and see that no projecting and unclinched nails remain whichmay injure the eyes, —Hwi- lock's Sportsman's Gazetteer. —Dr. Strachan has just received from Mr. Smith of Strath- roy, a Leicester Peeress puppy, four months old, lemon and white, which he names Lady Leicester. She is to be added to the N. ¥. Kennel Club kennels. OH or Name Cramep.—I claim the name of Ross for my liver colored setter dog pup, out of Lakin’s Ned and Dunham’s Jessi, born June 23, 1877. TT OS Se oo —I claim for my Dan—Petrel field trial setter dog pup, whelped July 25, 1876, the name Thorn; and for my Ranger, Minnesota pointer dog pup, whelped July 7, 1877, the name Robin Hood. W. H. Dranz. SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To Our Customers and the Public: In reply to the damaging reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘ dealers” who are unable to compete with usat our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr & MAumson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. SS —————— —[Adp. Tue New Yorke SHoorme Coar—Mr. H. C. Squires, No. 1 Cortlandt street, is the inventor and manufacturer of a brown velveteen shooting coat which leaves nothing to be de- sired. The pockets and lining are made to take out, so that it may be worn for early fall or winter shooting. Not the least among its many excellencies is the game bag attachment, Call and examine and you will no longer be without one, Game Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEASON FOR SEPTEMBER. Moose, Afces malehis. Caribou, Tarandus rangifer, _ Elk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis, Red or Va, deer, 0. virginianus. Squirrels, red, black and gray. Hares, brown aad gray. Reed or rice bird, Dotichonyx oryz- ivorows, Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Pinnated grouse or prairie chick- en, Cupidonia cupido, Ruffed grouse or pheusant, Bonasa umbels, Quail or partridge, Ortyx virginia- nue. Black-bellied plover, or ox-eyé, Syuatarole helvetica. Ring plover, Agialitis semipal- matus, Stilt, or long-shanks, Himantapus niyrivollis Woodcock, Philohela minor. Red-breasted snipe or dowitcher, Macrorhamphus griseus. Red-backed sandpiper, or ox-bird’ Tringa americana. Great marbied godwit or marlin, Limosa fedoa. Willet, Tofanws semipalmatus. Tattler, Totanus melanoleucus. Yellow-shanks, Votanus jlavipes, ‘Bay birds” generally, including various species of ployer, sand- piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-caicher, surf birds, phalaropes, avocets, etc,, coming under the group Limacole or Shore Birds, ts" The frequent alteration of same laws makes such ean- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when shooting on various kinds of gameis permitted, We there- fore append the following table for reference : Pinnated States} “Gronge, {Ruffled Grous"| Quail. Woodeock. Ill....../Sep 1 to Jan 15|Oct 1 to Feb1;)Noy1 to Feb) Septi to Jan 15 Ind ..../Oct 1 to Feb 1/Novl to Jan 1)Nov1 toJan1| July 1 to. Jani Towa,.,/Aug15to Dec1|/Sep 12to Decid|Oct itodgani| Julylto Jani Minn.../Augi4 to Octl|/Sep1 to Dec 1jSep1 to Decl) July 8 to Noyt Wis....|Aug 15toNov15|Sep 15 to Jan 1/Sep 15 to Jan 1) July 4 to Nov 15 Neb..../No Shooting |No Shooting. |No Shooting No Restric- Kans.../Aug 1 tu Peb1 La /Octd to Jan] tions, Coynrorrcur—aA_ hlack bear is reported in the woods of Orange. MaAssAcHusetts—Northampton, Sept. 12.—The Nonotuck Club propose to sow several bushels of wild rice seed about ponds and streams of this vicinity, for the purpose of attract ing ducks this way. Boston, Sept. 18.—1 am just returned from a four weeks’ trip to the wilds of New Brunswick, camping on the Kilburn and Shogomoc. Have had glorious sport, my last day’s bag consisting of seven grouse, three ducks, one crane and two bears. Lor Warrimnp- New Bedford, Sept. 15.—Woodcock are very scarce in this vicinity. Shore birds mostly all gone, except mosqvittoes. which are ‘‘orful.” Large covies of partridge and quail sive token of first-rate fall shooting. Concia. Salem, Sept. 17.—Gunning has been, owing fo dry, hot weather, rather scarce of late. Sonie coots have been seen off Emerson's Rocks, Ipswich Bay, the past week, and the first, a cripple, was seen in Salem Harbor Jast week. Geo. Stone killed § out of 11 blue wing teal in Mill Pond, this morning. Pitman & Brother, of Swampscott, lately shot 12 black breast plover with some other birds on Lynn marshes. TEAL. New Yorx—Canandaigua, Sept. 12.—Sportsmen are mak- ing fine bags of ducks now on Canandaigua Lake. Barnegat Iniet, Kinsey's Ashly House, Sepé. 8—-Your cor- respondent killed yesterday seventy-six mud hens (King rail): Black ducks are abundant. Sept. 15,—Black ducks can be seen morning and evenings in large flocks moving about our sedges or islands, Some sprig- tails reported, and a large sprinkle of teal, Our season com. mences Oct, 15th. Bay birds not yery plentiful. B, PENNSYLVANIA—Brush’s Mills, Sept. YT, 1877.—Deer are quite plenty south of here, at Blue Mountain and along the St. Regis River. Several bears have been killed on the 16 Mile Level and vicinity. Ruffed grouse are numerous also. 1 saw in August several flocks, one of 15 nearly srown. They are not much hunted. Mr. Merrill, formerly of the Blue Moun- tain House, when looking for deer on the river the other day, close by the house, shot at and wounded a large panther as it was crossing; he followed it until dark, but did not overtake it, though he saw two places where it had torn up the ground in its pain and rage, and found considerable blood in the tracks. Omo—Sandusky, Sept. 11,—As yet the duck shooting in this locality is rather slim, but when the open water du ks come it will liven wp, Mallard and blue-winged teal breed quite extensively in our marshes, but they have been shot at so much since the Ist of Sept., that they have sought quieter feeding grounds. Quail will be unusually plenty all through this part of the State, more so than ever before; but as the law is not off until the 15th of Noy., and closes the ist of Jan., it will make the season very short, but frorn all appear- ances it will be lively while it lasts. Nimo. Frorris—WMaitland P. O., Orange Co.—Deer are very plenty near here. Trexas— Galveston, Sept. 12.—Bay birds are atriving in large numbers. Plover are in fine condition, but scarce. Teal. duck are reported in Harris Co. I shot the first on the island, yesterday. There is good prospects of sport for ss shooting, . R. B. Wisconsin——Oai:field, Sept. 18.—The duck season opened Sept. 1, since which time we haye bad some fine shooting on Horrican Marsh. Bags have been made, ranging from one to forty in one day, according to ability of sportsman, and some have been reported as large as seventy-five. Your correspond- ent bagged sixty-three mallard and blue-winged teal in two mornings’ shooting. Horgicon. KawsAs.—Chillicothe, Sept. 17.—The quail crop is simply enormous this year. NervapA—Deer are unusually plenty at Lake Tahoe, and many hunting parties have started out for the sport. OCarrrornta—Santa Monica.—Deer, water fowls, quail and rabbit shooting offers rare inducements to gunners this season. Canava—Ont., Toronto, Sept. 13.—Ducks at Long Point and the St. Clair flats promise this season to be averagely plenty, and knowing ones anticipate heavy bags. —The Marquis'of Lorne, it, is said, will visit Nova Scotia next month fo hunt_moose, hod el Recieee”. maacerhs Se ee + DUCK. SHOOTING. AT LEWISTON. | Mr. Dama... 2... ccceese ceeded Ee ae Pee ios ee Did you ever shoot ducks at the Lewiston (Logan county, Ohio,) res- erveir? Teh years ago you would have thought it a perfect ‘* wilder- ness of sin.’ I well remember the first time I stood on the dyke, and the feeling of awe with which I beheld the seemingly limitless extent of blanched tree-trunks standing out of the water like whited sepul_ chres, grotesque tomb-stones, or a veritable City-of-the-Dead pco- pled with the bleached and mutilated forms of a vast army of the **Monarchs of the Forest.” struck with death, erect, and in disor- der. The cause? Men dammed a stream which flooded 11,000 acres of forest, swamp and prairie, In this case forest and stream disagroed ; the forest was drowned. Wind and weather soon stripped the trees of smaller branches and bark, aud in their bleached state they seem (until we become familiar with them) actually ghastly. Many, of course, were fallen, making boating of yery circuitous wake. Standing trunks were So nu verous that a few rods from the shore it was impossible to see out; and to go withont a guide was to be lost in broad daylight, only ihe practive! eye recognizing the different channels where (to the new comer) everything looked alike. To be out after dark was ayoided by the oldest guides, and many stories—some laughable, some serious—are told of the lost. After ten or twelve visits (ducking) of a week exch, and ‘ paddling our own canoe,” we learn the “channels” and landmarks, There are about 3,000 acres of green islands, 7. ¢., live timber, The obsxervyant man will learn the outline of the tree-tops, also of the more protesque or Doticeable trees, etc., where he may find his way on a bright night. To those who have been there, pleasant qmemories may be awakened by mention of some of the local names— the Mill Pond, Buckwheat Patch, Mud Branch, Orchard, Wolf, Otter- Lake and Buzzard Islands, William’s Swamp, Indian, Otter, Sinking and Black Lakes, the Willows, Cranetown, Steinmetz Prairie, the dif- ferent sloughs, etc. The reservoiris used as a canal feeder, and the water varies about ten feet inits height. Ata low stage of water boat- ing is very laborious, as logs must be crossed that stand out of water. At the high stages if is easier, but the ducks are more scattered and we have further to pull. Black bass abound, but seem capricious in their tastes, Some seasons biting well, aud at other times not at all. Small striped bass may be caught by the boat load, but being no pise- (fish rod)-and something of a Nim(ram)rod, can speak more advisedly of the shooting. The reseryoir has been a famous place for ducks, and some good bags may stillbeé made. About three years ago Geo. Ayer killed 123 woodduek in part of s day, most of them early in the morn- jng. Standing knee-deep in water, his gun was kept cool by repeated dippings. Good mallard shooting may be often had, together with teal, widgeon, pintail and other shoal-water fowl. Later in the season geese are plentiful. This brings tomemory a lucky capture by Frank C. His boat was secured in a natural ‘‘ blind’? made by the upturned yoots of a great tree, together with a bunch of willows. A drove or “team” of geese—long heralded by their honking—passed directly over his head, not over twenty yards high; so near that No.5 shot in- stantly killed the leader, who was singled out with the first parrel The other barrel severely crippled a second, which settled in the water +en or fifteen rods away, and was followed by half a dozen that left the main flock, These stuck up their heads uneasily fora moment, giving Frank just enough time to replace his shells, when they flew back di- rectly over again, giving another easy right and leff shot. All four geese were retrieved, which, with thirteen mallards, made a heavy and very satisfactory afternoon’s bag. It is quite different from marsh shooting, and I have never known decoys to be used with any success, Single duck, high flyers and long-range is the rule late in the season, except at the mallard holes or feeding grounds where the Shooting ig comparatively easy. The satisfaction derived from ducking is not so much in the making of large bags from easy-going flocks. In our day- dreams we revert to the occasional cutting down of the green-winged teal. He comes 00 Us unawares, flying down wind; the gun comes to the shoulder involuntarily; there is no time for gauging; the first *ning we realize is that the game rolls end over end, carried many yards by inertia, And here suppose we insertaproblem: A teal, weigh- ing one pound, is killed instantly, twenty-four feet from the water. He strikes forty feet (measured on the water) from a point perpendicu- jay bencath where the shot struck him, How fast waa he flying? MEHITABLE. a BR PIGEON MATCHES. Coxneoricut, West Meridan, Sept. '7.—A glass ball tourna- ment took place on Sept. 7; six balls each; Bogardus rules. See ete eee sete we A CGMalingRer seg cuastee ste is enn: veapeneeed) HAUgNtON . -5ae22s... 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F Second Class, anew ne eeeo ee enese iok..cceseeeeeee1 10111-5 Woodbridge.........100101—3 i aaa s.teeed 1001 1-4 Hudson.............11 1000-3 Stevenson.........-..0 010113 Skinner.............901000 0—1 Emery... qeevvever0 1 0101-3 Gaines.... easeeesee lt 0010T—8 Pies on three worl by Woodbridge. Fifth sweep, twelve balls each, first class. Scenereeeaserter 12 Tucker ,...:--<+++++- apts pb ensaee 8 Te BS ae Set a en i ee 6 BYOGMeN.... ss avyneeseeeceweteese 8 Brogden and Tucker civided third money. Second ‘class.—In this class Merrick and Emmey tied on on seven balls, and divided first money; Woodbridge and Baugton tied on six balls, and divided second money ; third money divided. Following the sweeps a race of fifteen balls each took place between Messrs. ‘Tucker and Perry, MIGKEL..--sacsecacneccevceressesl2 POTTY.s.+ 4-220 - 10 The sport closed with a shoot betwéen Messrs. Tucker and Gaines, the former 10 and the latter 11 out of 12, Great credit is due to Capt. Wilson for his ge sae ON &. Wistzs’ Hover, Rooxaway Braon, N. Y.—Pigeon shoot- ing took place Sept. 11, Mr. King undertaking to kill 20 pigeons out of thirty, viz.: 15 double shots, two let fly together, 18 yards rise, 80 yards boundary. Score. —ll WW 1 it 10 1 10 11 11 MoO 1 11 1 UL, Sweepstakes, single birds—ist, 2d and 8d prizes, 80, 30 and 20 per cent. Entrance money, $2; 30 yards rise. Cee ee TL SUN aes ees tN sek, ASU MLCIL heeuene ets Mae ee Seney cr Wanwelkineene ve, slceiese. soonel Gildersleevé.... .s-scees-e- sense wD Gildersleeve, Ist money ; King, 2d money. Second sweepstakes : ; RGU Prise aa alert eae Nen ele at be Ob. S NV OUTS epee eclse ites fens eeeees anne Smelt...-...... peerevctsyssvenssesD. EWE ye lew ace tsanserssmnerwaca. soot FERC TIININ Se oe ples sichuw ack: «ewes san WAT WOIRING Sess soe ene) tits meee Neen HIGSIEIGEVG.sc52s eh s dic heat 4 Shooting off: Smelt, 1st money; King and Gildersleeve, 2d and 3d divided. Lone Isuanp—Brooklyn Driving Park, Parkville, Sept. 13,—Monthly contest of the Kings County Shooting Club, champion gold badge, 10 birds each, 25 yards rise, 80 yards Aes oz. shot, Hand T traps; ties shot off with 3 birds each, : Charles Meyer, 14; J. M. Moller, 18: J, W. Miller, 8; W. Pickard, 7; John Meyer, 7; P. Miller, 6; John Moller, 6; J. W. Dick, 6; J. Jarger, 6; C. F. Francis, 6; C. G. Moller, 0; George Francis, 5; Cornelius Moller, 4. --The Long Island Gun Club had their monthly shooting Sept. 14. In the match Mr. Thomas Broadway was the wins ner, while Messrs. Turner, Wynn, Blankley and Brower tied. They shot off, and Messrs: Turner and Wynn again tied. The next match had three entries,{Messrs. Broadway, Landge and Wynn. They tied at three birds, killing all. Broadway won in the shooting off of ties. New Jursey—Mountain View, Sept. 18.—The Laflin & Rand Powder Co. Gun Club held their regular trap shot for the club medal and badge to-day as follows: Smith, 9; Boies, 8; Jo. McClelland, 6; Porter, 6; Ed. Hamilton, 5. Mr. H. J. Smith took the badge. H. J. Smith, 9; A. H. Boies, 10; F, J. Porter, 8; A. Van Houten, 3, withdrew; G. Contant, 1, withdrew; I’. Jones, 1, withdrew; P. Simkins, 1, withdrew. Mr. Boies was declared the victor, winning: the medal for the second time. Meriden. Trotting Park, West Meriden, Sept. 1.—The second meeting of the trap shots of Connecticut took place to-day, a large delegation ef shooters being present. The principal match of the day was for a beautiful cup, presented for com- petition by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., of Wallingford, Conn. The cup is silver and gold lined, 18inches high. The base is of a diamond shape, on which stand two gilt figures of hunters clad in ancient costume. From lhe base arises a pillar, on which rests the bow], the pillar being ornamented with wreaths rosettes, etc. Around the lower part of the bowl is a border chassed in Grecian style, above which is en- graved a picture of the celebrated setter, Dick, belonging to Mr. Jarvis. For the the cup there were 18 entries; 25 balls each; Bo- gardus rules. SUMMARY. EL Post (Wallingford)...... +...20 Capt Wilson (Meriden)...........14 Perry (Worcester, Mass,)........1T Morgan Pierson (Clinton). .......15 J Brogden (Wallingford)........- 127 VER VIOTANKORIMGLL)es ante. sede oweree 14 G A Strong (Meriden)............14 Pease (Meriden).......-......0. 8 Seymour (Meriden).......... tou eo) Dhprpei(NsraAv enon ances sc ose Ww Robt Penn (N Haven)..........-. 15 L Lewis (Rockville)........-.., Ww KM (MOPIGEN) . oi pele eae a cinan ae 6 I Stevenson (Meriden).......... Ww Phoenix (South Meriden)........ 8 Gaines (Meriden)........... cto ay JE Foster (Meriden).......-...--++. . 6 Bradford (Meriden),..........., 1 The cup becomes the property of Mr. H. L. Post. Next was a sweep at 10 balls each, $5 entry. POY Vice den tees PETERS (rye preecapy a ra bh aPens eer Brogden..... Maat ieee NEP tio: BM WiIISOTse ce srenk Atenttale Mr, Post taking the money. Second Sweep—Ten balls each, #1 entry. i penetra vaves are Serie | Teen eee neree TACT ee oc ei deoeeoomicr ac wire ISG V6 ARS WS poco 45-4 Be ee 6 BIOGEN) tes asses ase ere BME See onc Retiree Ost ors 4 VVALISOUI tc piplatats atejalacsy Uialucsletee ie Pe sf of Mr, Post wins first. Third Sweep—Ten balls, $1 entry. POSH ..0.- -djeccecscosansceveseenerseO BIOSUEN...... sawetenteeees moot! PEIVHOD tes cara rcs srateere: neds SECT cc mente ae viele ed aneiossp viva’ tet i TEN OTP Pi o's = «geal see else seis nme os A SWilkonie: Se 0. 2 Abe delsisdoot Soci WG Wid. a ose secme renee ssl ena essa ee Mr, Brogden wins first. Fourth Sweep—Ten balls each, $1 entry, above rules. Post..... ae nid we nacht pram spe MME inca, yada A asd Gore Brogden... 1. es. ecce eee 222-2. «( PINSON S Fe. ost sees weeeecees 5 PONS iewas oes as ths tePtedees VO” Terese Rese ae sorter reasin TMHOL PCy vee enee sae boas soeesuee es Brogden and Wilson divided first; Penn, second; ties on third won by Post. Fifth Sweep—Five balls. F Stevenson. ...... D nlelelofiin/ele awe trese : Taylor Fd 2 OP Sana veyeen bes wl We teniama ras ter LGN S sare 0 Brogden.....-.+-- chihee oie ? Stevenson... 2 Shs 6.0 Vow G. Prnnsyityania—Milford, Sept. 14.—A match at bogardus’ balls was shot on the 8th inst., on the banks of the Delaware near this place. Ten balls each, 18 yards rise. WELL’S SIDE. QUICK’S SIDE. DA Wellsis.scr.esew.s eS ae; T “PLQUICK cess cee eens sate ceveuginen © A Fiddy........- estate Ae 5 a | 6 J C Westhbrook....... De Mothe rnc. GC OPEMOliiaescstdee a: scence teeee f Owl Hyman. OP Seb pes piel DW REVOVDCG+.eveesese- eee ereees, G@ WK Ridgway... ....5.5..-. 04, 9 SW) DKS vies vans are . 7 MW Van Auken........, ere ch Wn) nch ak) Pees aoe any es OURS entenans scant dates wie 2D Many of the contestants had never shot at agilass ball before. KAnsas—Rosedale.—The Rosedale Sporting Club held its regular monthly match for the club medal Sept. 8th. The following is the score, birds each : TD) JONES, payne gecssaee ss gees ....8 DS Mathias...........-........., 5 Benj Rees........-- Meeseeslecevas st HINGH,- 47 -. + isle b sleek Bele eed Jd H White......-. devine arantee late mole 6 W Bowel scews+-sccererssceeseeesd J. H. Warts, Sec. Trp Forest anp Srream.—The following is just received from Galveston, Texas : ‘Your paper must be complimented on as a first-class medium. In only one issue of my advertisement I have had twelve inquiries to purchase of me second-hand muzzle anc breach-loading guns. Yours, truly, Jos. LABADIE.” + —For the small sum of twenty-fiye cents you can hire at almost any seaside resort a tetas that will make the sad-eyed little fishes stand on their bald heads and weep. i (eH Pachting and Boxting. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEE. New York. | Charleston. | H. M. M, 7 32 6 38 Ss 06 p08 8 40 i eet 9 14 8 21 9 49 8 66 My 2% 9 34 di 09 io 20 BOATS AND YACHT-BUILDING. 5th Paper. ae planking for bottom of boat may be cedar or pine, one- half inch thick. The planks on each side of the, keel (tech- nically called the “‘ garboard’strakes”), are the only ones that will give much trouble in fitting to place. The ends of plank- ing will require to be steamed, ten minutes will be all suffi- cient. A steam-box is made by nailing four planks together No 12. Ca eaws ey. ~20 INCHES_._._-__. S in the form of a box. The planks to be one and one-half inches thick, and as long as the articles to be steamed; one end of the box is permanently closed, and the joints all caulked steam tight. This box is placed on benches high enough to allow the boiler to be set underit. (The boiler is made by fastening a heavy wooden lid on the top of a strong iron kettle or pot, with iron clamps, and is connected to the box by a pipe or tube; a second opening is also made in the cover of boiler for the water supply. The mode of using is as follows: The boiler is filled half full of water, and a fire started under it; when the steam begins to rise freely place the boards or other articles in the steam-box and close the end with wet hay. To fit the planking on the boat the builder- requires the use of a dozen or more iron serew-clamps, which may be had at any hardware store. For nailing on planking use copper or galvanized boat nails with countersunk heads. Copper nails are the best and most expensive; galvanized iron will answer, especially in fresh water. When a nail is driven into a rib or other light timber, the head of an ax, or a piece of heavy iron of any kind, should be held on the rib or timber opposite the point of the nail. Theknees, where they project above the side boards, are cut off at an angle of forty-five de- grees, ‘Two strips of oak, one and one-quarter inches wide and one inch thick, are bent around the gunwale on the in side of the side boards; notches are cut in the rails to fit the tops of the knees, and the strips are nailed through the side boards. Knees are placed in the angles between the stern board and rails, and a knee between the ends of the rails at stem. The ends of rails at stem are tapered down to one-half an inch in width. An oak moulding, one-half inch wide, is nailed around the outside of gunwale as a finish, and a seat rail or ‘‘rising,” one-half inch thick by two inches wide, is nailed on the knees at the proper height for the seats to rest on. The seats are fastened to the sides of boat by small knees, A ‘“*SHIP-JAOK” GANOE, Side boards fourteen feet long, seven and one-half inches wide at middle, and three inches wide at ends; mould board twenty-nine inches long, beveled three inches to a foot; keel one inch, thick and two inches wide. The stems are cut to correspond with the size of keel. If a light boat is wanted, make the side boards and bottom of boat of cedar, one-fourth’ of an inch thick, with ribs one-fourth of an inch thick and three-eighths of an inch wide. Place the ribs four inches apart. If a stronger boat is desired, use planking three- eighths of an inch thick, ribs three-eighths of an inch thick and one-half inch wide, placed six inches apart. When using light ribs and planking it may be necessary to use severa) mould boards to keep everything in shape. Rail or gunwale three-fourths of an inch thick and one inch wide. Deck beams should be of pine, one-half inch thick, one inch wide at the ends, and two inches wide at middle. The ends of deck beams are notched into the gunwale in such a manner that the top of deck beams are flush with the upper side of gunwale. The ends of deck beams are fastened to the side boards with knees. 'The ‘' rise” of deck may be two or three inches. ‘The opening for cockpit is left four feet eight inches long, and about twenty inches wide, Weck planks one-fourth inch thick, cedar or pine. Combing around cockpit rises two inches above deck, The deck may be covered with canvas or not. If to be covered with canvas it is first given a heayy coat of lead paint. Heavy, unbleached muslin is a better cov- ering than canvas. Stretch it oyer the:deck before the paint is dry, and. nail with small tacks three-fourths of an inch apart. A small, half-round moulding around gumwale covers ora the tack heads and protects the edge of heat. small © ot hollow moulding is also nailed around the combing. deck so made and well-painted will always be tight. A light floor or ceiling is fitted in the cockpit, No thwarts or oss seats are used. A paddle to use with this boat should be eight feet long, If oars are to be used rowlocks can be aced as before directed, ouirigging them six to nine inches. A movable bench is used for rowing; oars seven or eight t long, spoon oars being preferable. A square sail can be to run before the wind; step the mast four inches ahead of forward end of cockpit. Sail of twilled muslin, forty-five ware feetarea. ‘This boat is steered with an oar or paddle. Bulk-heads muy be fitted in the ends or not as the builder fancies. Navrtiovs. . os Massacuuserrs—Boston Yacur Croup, Sept. 12.—Third ‘nnual regatta for second and third-class yachts. ‘The course for the former was from point off the Club House, down West Way, leaving Thompson and Rainstord Islands on the star- hoard, Long and George's Islands and buoy No. 7 on the port ; back through the Narrows, leaving George S| and Gallop’s Jslands, Nix’s Mate buoy, and buoy No. 7, off Fort Independ- ‘ence, on the port, thence to Cow Pasture or Dorchester. buoy Wo, 6, leaving it on the port, thence to the point of starting. For the third-class the course was from starting point as ibove, to Gow Pasture buoy, No, 6, leaving if on the port, {hence to buoy No. 7, off Fort Independence, leaving it on the starboard, thence to Sculpin Ledge buoy, leaving it on the port, thence to buoy No. 6, on Lower Middle, leaving it on the port, thence to the point of starting. Following is a.summiary : SECOND CLASS RAGE. Owner. Length. Act. time. | Cor. time. SNARE lp Bi, nN 6H ae 1 =F 5 8. s] wb .ceeseed Bryant....---, BE 7 2 18 48 7 3 Saleh, G De wcccesss. BB Peabody... 84 0 993 47 1 52 48 THIRD GLASS. The third-class was started immediately after the second, ‘ond the following is the result: Robi lceeaseee dd BP Phinney...:: 238 00 1 53 46 1 22 40 Bey eas i om HC Hersey...-. 62 0L 1 55 45 1 23 48 pPanderer. C)b-.--.-C BH RUSS.. ..... 28 09 1 52 49 1 B9 34 Sunbeam, keel....-.f W Nickerson, 25.03 1 bT 44 1 29 07 New x—Hmpire Navy.—The first annual regatta of the J BS Nay was yasa Thursday afternoon at Yonlkers. ie Taces were oyer the Palisade course, two miles straight- away. The prizes were gold medals, and for the first race ‘the club’s championship colors. The events were : Four-Oared Shells—No. 1 Palisade Crew: H. H. Thayer, de F. Underhill, Isaiah Frazier and C. H. Harriott; 10m. Qs, No. 2 Hiland Crew: J. C. Seymour, 8. F. Allen, H. P. Dain and T. N. Seymour; 10m. 27%. No. 3. Harlem Row- Gns Crew: Howard Conkling, Henry W. J. Telfair, Alvah G, Scranton and Thomas K. Keator; 10m. 423s. Junior Single Sculls—C. O. Shaw, of the Palisades, 14m. Ws. §, 8. Leo, of the Palisades, 16m.; 5. F. Allen, of the Hilands, 16m. 1s,, and I. Frazer of the Palisades. owed over the course and won the race. ffenijor Single As Race—A, Moffat, 17m. 938,; H. P. Jai 2254s,; 1 Brazier, Lipa Sete mh B, Pinckney and A. B. Hoeber of the Harlem Rowing Club, I. N. and J. C. Seymour of the Hi- lands. The Harlem boat foundered, the Hiland crew pull- inc over the course winning the race. Bix and Hight-Oared Barges—Palisades, Ist.; Resolutes, 9d.; Harlem, 3d. tin Frussixne Bay.—Thirty-five to forty yachts e ee Prethe annual contest at Mlushing Sept, 14, but only ‘a few arrived in time fo start, The race tor the $100 cup was { therefore postponed to the 25th, and a special one was made ip for those present. The course was from a stakeboat off the Hoffman House, at the head of Flushing bay, to and around Neck Buoy andreturn. The yachts crossed the line 5: Second-class—Hmma D., 3:44:40; Mamie, 3:46. “First-class—Thomas Paine, 3;45:50; Barthenia, 3:46:05 ; Pluck Gnd Luck, 3:46:33. ‘The Pluck and Luck turned Throge’s 3 eck Buoy first in her class, and the Hmma D. led in hers. Returning, it was a deat heat to windward, and the Pluck and Luck gained a Jong lead, passing the finish at 0:47:30, 7 he Thomas Paine arrived at 6; Emma D., 6:00:02; Mamie, 6:12; Barthenia, 6:12:00. ’ am Oxnup ReGarta, Sept. 12.—The eight an- D Maen club was rowed at Ifarlem. ‘There was a fair attendance of spectators and the various events were well contested. Following is a summary: Single scull champion- ‘ghip, three miles, prizes & challense belt and presentation med- A — Geo. ‘Gaisel was first ee Pen 5938., but the race was a _R. Mills, on a foul. Hated wigs, one mile.—Dutries: J. Rieffel and W. ©. “Tageard; J. Williamson and ©. Harwick; G. Norton and G, Gaisel ; M. L. Sutton and H. W. Smtth. Won by Reiftel and T n 8m. 354s. i , a ae Single sculls, one mile.—H. F. Spitzka, 7m. 17s. ; G. RB. Krapp, 7m. 254s.; H. Mills, 7m. 467s. Four-oared shells, one mile.—J. Rieffel, M. L. Sutton, W. Pearl and W. ©. Laggard, 6m. 4ds. ; H. Mills, C. Earwiek- er. T. Williams and H. Rt. Mills, 7m. 948.; C, #. Neathing, “+. Brown, @. Norton and G. Gaisel,, 7m. 143s, ‘Hight-oar barges.—D. Cunningham, J. M. Connell, W. H. Naething, 0. Kundahl, H. F. Sptizka, W. E. Pearl, H. Brown ‘and ©. it. Naething, 8m. 533s.; J. Mabr, W. M. Dean, W. i, Duhy, H. J. Mahr, C. Hazleton, J. Loomis, George Nor- ton and George Gaisel, 9m. 8}s. R, Sept. 18-—Annual single-sculls race for the R Hae eadese /auit badge; course a mile and one-half “with aturn, F. B. Durand won in 12m. 274s. J, Kelly, his only contestant crossed the line in 13m. 17s. Twrnty-Mite Racr.—The Sophia Emma of the a See “Zacht Club and the Coquette of Tarrytown sailed ‘a twenty-mile race Sept. 14, $250, from North Brother Island to and around Gangway buoy and return. ‘The Sopbia Emma ‘rounded the buoy at 4:06; the Coquette following six minutes ater. ‘he wind being dead ahead on the return, the sailing s was tested, and the Sophia Emma soon left her three miles astern. The Sophia Emma at 6:06, making the race in exact- ly five hours. ‘The Coquette arrived twenty-five minutes later, | New dunsex—Triton Regatta, Resolutes Throgg’s as follow iT yf this popular club was towed over a Sono i Se oe nae eighth. The events we ae PSaey (AMR te'” of - - ; mia —_ Pair-Oared Gigs.—The Palisade crew not appearing, the Vente bie §r : 59 ' 7 A Aw FOREST “AND "STREAM. ae Junior Single Sowlls—Entries: A. W. Conklin, N. ©. Rommel, C. N. F. Gray. Won by Rommel in 8m. 25s. ; Conklin second in 9m. 2s. Senior Single Sculls—George W. Lee, 7m. 17s. Sniall, 7m. 20s ; Frank L. Phillips, 8m. 8s. Pair-Oared Gig Race—H. C. Rommell and J. W. Van Ness, fm. 10s.; FP. A. Marsh and L. G. Dawson, 9m, 20s. Foar-Oared Shell Race—Shell Old Maid; F. E. Townley, Frank Phillips, Charles Bowles, George W. Lee; 7m. 20s, Shell Bachelor—F. R. Fortmeyer, H. ©. Rommel, G. D. Small, B. L. Phillips ; 7m. 15s, The regatta closed with a mirth-producing tub race. Pavonta Yacur Crus, Sept. 14.—The Pavonia Yacht Club, of Jetsey City, held their annual regatta Thursday. The course for the first and second-class yachts was from a stake- ; George D. boat off the club house, foot of Pavonia avenue, to and } around Fort Lafayette, turning the same from west to east, | passing to the westward of the can buoy off Robbins’ Reef, both going and returning, thence to the home stakeboat, pass- ing the same to the westward. The course for the third, class was froma stakeboat off the club house to and around, Robbins’ Reef, turning ¢ h r Sf st, thence ; 1D f juroing the same from west to east, thence to | lias never been trained point a bird well? Ans. 1. “ Hailock’s Gazet- the home stakeboat, passing the same to the westward, The entries and time were as follows : Corrected Time. oy Mie esis B2. 09 Shavighraun.......... 28 31 RU OTINGS Sacra gaee rescceee seb ih ids hase ta. eirent sk sae he ao) Bale GHATHNST cap siak sr Aen eaean siveivelscky gull eve acess leek se etc DON Oe oe GILES Tet Wreleo sie steal Sao 18 04 CCU ASLO, le Joss atecuisisle vag enter sinave'sie'y asim any posse Sooo: 30 ULM H Ghee. sara sichak oh lek Sele elelacs 11 Audie Vaylor...... are atta thane enies tance 25 Hletnyh HGIMES cs ceseastese sed Reve ait ashes eee oF 4). Answers to Worrespondents. Wo Notice Taken of Anonymous Communicationa. hurts agun? Ans. No, W. A. C., Cincinnati.—Examine your dog carefully and see if he has not a fistila, or sinns in the vlay. W. 1.8, Worcester, Mass.—What is the gauge of my shot barrel? It | 18 56-100 of an inch in diameter. Ans. 20, M. and M., Chillicothe, Ohio.—The Dittmar powder is allright. but de- | mands to be handled in a certain way fo secure good results, nade With or without record on the track? Ans, Goldsmith’s Maid 2:14, . D, W., Boston.— Would you please inform me ofthe proper address to have my setter pup recorded? Ans. Arnold Burges, Hillsdale, Mich, H. W>M., Manistee,—Is Blydenburgh of the American Team now using 4% Sharps Rine? Ans. No—he used a Remington in the International Match, to Dunham's * Jesse” both having Barley “Shot” for sire. brother and sister. 1. G. M., N. Y. City.—Has there been a law passed prohibiting shoot- ing on Staten Island for three yoars? Ans. We have not heard of such & law being enacted. J. W. B., Newport, R. 1,—1. Is there any cure for trembling of hands and arms? cause ia known, 3%. Yes, if abused in their use. What hunting I will find along the Galveston, Iarrisburg and San An- tonio R. R., Texas? Ans. Wild fowl, plover, chickens, ete, I. W. K., Milburn, N. J.—Will you kindly inform me of a way of rid- ding my pigeons of the lice which trouble them very much, Ang, Strew fobacco dust in thelr nests and smoke their feathers well with to- bacco smoke, 8. I. P., Bridgeport, Conn,—Can you tell me anything about the fish- ing in Cayuga Lake, N. Y.2 How is the black bass fishing, and do they take during October? Ans. We haye heard no reports of late. Early reports were not yery favorable. L., Mansfield, Pa.—Is it possible to make a true cylinder bore, 12 gauge gun, 30 inch barrel, that will give a pattern of 174 average out of § shots, at 40 yards, 3 drs. powder, 144 02 No.7 Tatham shot? Ans, It May be possible, but not probable. W. 4H. B., Fisherville, N. H.—Your dog has epilepsy. Take care of his general health, paying great attention to cleanliness. Give tea- Bspoonudul of Bondault’s wine of pepsum (Fougera’s) three times a day, and place on low diet’ Give plenty of air and exercise. C. ©. M,, Philadelphia.—Will you please inform a subscriber of your journal where good trout fishing Gan be had in the mountainous regions of Wess Virginia? Ans, The ‘Hoy Wilderness” will probably suit: you best. Write to Thos, Basley, Oakland, Garre Co,, Maryland. W.d. H., New Bedford, Mass.—I wish very much for convenience in traveling to take two inches from the barrels of my twelve gauge thirty inch breech-loader. Willit make any difference in its shooting? Ans. Yes, it will make difference, tholigh 1t Might not be positively injurions. HE. W., Brookline, Mass.—Can you inform me where, during the mouth of October, I can find good woodcock and partridge shooting in the yicinity of some lake or stream where duck and snipe can be found? Ans. You require a great dealfrom one locality. Try Lake Parmachine, N. H. Baox Action, Noroton, Ct.—1. Can T get a rifle for $25 that will shoo a 85 short C.F. cartridge? 2. Is it against the law to shoot pigeon matches in this state? 8. What is the best size of shot to shoot loons with, want to get them for their oil. 4. My gunis a Remington 12 bore, could | geta 10 gauge barrel to fit the samestock? Ans. 1, We do not know of any in the market at that price, but any of the leading makers will doubtless furnish one. 2. Not that we know of, except so far as itmay be brought under the statute of cruelty to animals. 3. No. 6shot. 4. Yes, by sending your gun to the makers. SnIPE, Montreal—My dog is now 6 months old. About two months ago he was runover, but did not appear to have received any mjuries from the accident, walking home allright. Some time after he seemed to be unabie to retain his water, and now it is very disagreeable when- ever lie 1s stroked ; or, if frightened, will dribble away for ten or twelve s¢conds; he appears very lively and eats well, in fact 15 in perfect health excepting the loss of his water withont, apparently. any exertion ob his part. Ans. Your dog 18 suffering from paralysis due to injury vl - : | of the vertebral column. You cannot use him with safety this fall. t st Na ta alt : Hi | castile soap and tepid water. W, £, L., Stamford, Conn,—Will you kindly inform me if chilled shot ) ticular what it is. Do tea and coffee effect the nerves? Ans, Yes, if the | ; | let digest 24 to 48 hours ; then filter until clear and bright. Dose, a tea- | spoonful three times a day. C, M. §., Lawndale, Logan Co., Il].—Please tell me through your paper | 139 AB. B,, Del Norte, Gal,—Please inform me where I can get a book for Waining setter dogs and what the price is? 2% I haye a setter of good breed nearly a year old; do you tliink he is foo old to train? Aus. 1, “ Hal+ lock’s Sportsman’s Gazetteer.” Price $3 00, post paid, for sale at this office. 2 No, motif handled properly—with care. 8. N.B., Latrobe, Pa—Myred Irish setter pup, 3 months old, isgetting & wart, on the top of his head. Tt is new about as large as the end of your little finger. Please let me know what to do forit, or what will take ft of. Ans. Cnt it dawn untilit begins to bleed, then apply a concentrated Solution of chromic acid. Tt will cause a healthy ulcer which will heal readily, Lawyer, Philzdelphia.—Oan you recommend to me any standard Works upon training for rowing, running, étc., and physical deyelop- ) ment, with the prices, publishers, etc.? Ans, “ Argonaut, or, The Arts of Rowing and Training,” $2.00. “ How to Row,” $1.50. “Stone- henge’s Rural Sports,” $9.00. W esthall’s Method of Training for Run- ning, Walking, Rowing, etc., 50c. Can be had at this office. W. HH. F., Cambridge, Mass.—(1.) [have a young pointer I wish to try and train him myself. Where can T get a cheap work on the subject? (2.) Whutis the price of a W. & C, Scott gun? (.) Willa pointer that: teer,” price $3.00, for sale by us. 2 Guns are of different prices, from | $75 upward. 3. Yes, if of good breed, and possesses nose. R., Ithaca, N. Y.—For sea shooting I use a 10 bore, 9 lb. gun, with the | following charge: Two No. 8 pink-edge wads over five drachms of Du- | pont’s No. 1 ducking powder; one ounce or less of No, 4 shot, covered by one No. 10 pink-edge wad. Could I load in any other way to save | ammunition; or get better results in shooting, having driven shot en- tirely through a goose at tenrods? Ans, Wé think you might be satis. ; fied with the result if as stated. LONEX, Stratford, Ct.—My dog three years old has an affection of the ears, evidenced by arashon the internal flap, and at times by a shaking of the head, The annoyance is yet slight—the flapping of the €ars once in two or three days apart. Ans. Apply Black wash, if does not answer, touch each pimple with weak solution carbolic acid as well, If any discharge from the ears wash them out with P. P. syringe and Give internally half teaspoonful of Blix iodo bromide of calcium three times a day. Bay Rives, John St., N. ¥.—I and two friends have an idea of going to Pike Co. on October1. We want plenty of game, are nob very par- As we know no one in Pike Co., will you give infor- mation where a reliable party can be found? Oan you give me a receipt for keeping birds from grapes?’ Ans, Isaac M, Bradly, Eldred, Sullivan Oo., N. Y., or Thos. Williamson, Lackawaxen, Pa., will suit you, There is no way of keeping birds from grapes except by means of “scare | crows,” or by covering the vines with netting. ENQUIRER, N. Y.—Will you please inform meas to the fastest time | C.YV. J,, Pearl Creek, N. ¥.—Will you please inform me what the pros- pects are for good hunting and trapping in Virginia this fall and winter? } Do you think it will pay to go and make a business of it? Will you giye | me directions and dimensions for making the best boat for trapping to | accommodate two persons and baggage? Ans, It depends entirely up- | ou your own abilities whether you can make trapping pay or not, | ginia furnishes good ground for hunter and trapper. You will find dir | ections for building either a skiff or scow in the bavk numbers of the } FOREST AND STREAM, July and August, C. B., Shakopee, Minn.—How near is Lakin’s ““Ned” related in hlood } Ans. Half | | Spaniel dog. | around some, Seems to be hard work. | down to eat or drink, seems all right every other way; appetite good_ | The cause was being caught ina cold rain just at night after hunting Vir- EH. EF. B., Gouverneur, N. ¥.—Please advise me what to do for my She is stiffand lamein shonlders and neck, can qWallc Neck stiff, cannot put her nose two or three hours. Ans. Chloride of propylamine 32 ers. Anise seed } water, 3 0zs.; Atwood’s alcohol, 1 oz.; simple syrup, 11 drs.; saffron, 3¢ dr. Dissolve chloride in the water, add alcohol and syrup, thei) saffron; SUBSCRIBER, Philadelphia,—Will you please give me tho law for wood- | cock, quail and rabbits in New York State? Will I find this game abund- ant about Watkins, Schnyler Co., in October? Can you advise me how to get ink stains out of light colored cloth without injury to the fabric? Ans, Woodcock may be killed from Anug.1 to January i. quail from November 1 to January 1; hares from Noyember1to March 1. You will probably find a few woodcock and hares. Asto quailwe cannot say. A concentrated solution of pyrophosphate of sodium will remoye ink (stains without injurimg the fabric; but the moment the ink has disap- peared the fabric must be quickly and thoroughly washed with coid water. F.M. W., Waterville, Me.—By a recent number of your paperT notica that Hartman Valbot, of Port Huron Commercial, is, or was, cruising on Great Lakesin a catamaran. Do you mean by that simply two boats decked over? or sucha craft as the Flying Proa” described in Aug. number of Harper's and can 1 learn through you whether there are in existence one or more such crafts as that justalludedto? Ans. The catamaran J. D. Buchtel which made the trip trom Detroit to Chicago is simply two boats decked over. They each have thirty fect keeland & feet breadth of beam, and are 12 feet apart. The deck is arcli-shaped toa point forward of their stems 10 feet, so the full size of the deck is 24x40 feet. 5B tar me proper for me to detain you when so much remains to engage | H Halford -.+---..-+.-- Dog it re a a aa the two teams of handshaking and feasting in the President’s | Wr Righy......s.s«s-++ s-+0 «145 134 131 410 quarters. J can only say that when we came into'this contest | Lieutenant Penton,-...,.......184 14 189 407 we came in to win. [Cheers.] We knew we had to contend | 7 MUMOr.«.-o-nrte-0 sare sspehed ine oe ae against the best metal the Old World could produce. [Cheers ]| Colonel Fenton... +.cc. 2.214 ao8 131 400 When Sir Henry Halford started from England he meant busi- | A P Humphrey ,....-....--. yeepiet, 138 1938 388 ness. [Cheers.] ‘The good and splendid result of the shoot- Sen kA, eae 10s) rey, ing of both teams is, as has been said, a subject of congratu- ? pre lation. Our competitors are to be congratulated on the scores | 4Ver#ge per man..--..., MCP falc mie Sle aoa th: Be ata they haye made on these prounds. When they have come hack to us again, however, we hope they will come a little stronger, so that we may haye an inducement to strengthen ourselves. [Cheers and laughter. J Calls were next made for Blydenburgh. Ho said: After the work of the past two days I have not much nerve left for speaking. Bruce was the next speaker, Ile said that everybody knew he was nota speech-maker. Jle had done his speaking, and told -his story at the target. [Iaughter and applause. | The two' teams hurried over to the President’s tent. When all were assembled Judge Stanton said: Sir Henry [Halford and Gen. Dakin, captains of the respective teams who have heen ¢ngaged during the past two days in the great imterna- tional contest, I congratula‘e you both on its successful ter- mination. We of the Rifle Association have endeavored from the first to conduct it so that at its conclusion each party would feel as though they had had fair play. J haye been assured on behalf of the separate teams by their Captains, and especially by the British team, that they feel that such has been given them. Now, as we have but a very few moments to remain, I will be brief, and simply thank you for meeting here to take a social farewelland a glass of wine with us. [ Applause, ] Sir Henry Halford here stepped forward and said: I can thoroughly indorse every word that has been gaid about the treatment of the teams and the conditions of the match. We, at any rate, must acknowledge that we have been beaten hon- estly and thoroughly. [Applause ] It is not singular that such should be the case, however, under the circumstances. We have been treated throughout with the greatest kindness, and every facility has been extended to us that lay in the power of ihe National Association togrant, [Applause.] I can only say that although we were beaten and we regret it, we will Since the introduction of the present target with its round three feet bull’s-eye, there lave been six important matches fought between international teams of eight men per side, These were the Elcho Shield matches of 1874 to 1877 inclusive, and the competitions for the Centennial trophy, including that, of the present week.. This included in all a record of twenty- eight team scores by as expert a body of rifle shots as the world can produce. ‘The matches were fought under various conditions of weather, with various arms, on the grounds of Greedmoor or Wimbledon. A glance down the columns of range totals presented will show that the American score of Friday was not only in the ageyegate far above anything which has been heretofore accomplished, the score of the same team on the day previous being the only one approaching it, but on the range totals as well the scores of the memorable September 14, outranked anything on record. The fact was, that haying beaten everything on the books in their score of the day before, the American team set to work shooting against their own record. Nor can the British team com plain if comparison be made with the work of previous shooters, The totals which the British team, under Sir Henry Halford, have shown at Creedmoor are in excess of anything on this champion list, excepting, of course, the American total of the same two days. The Scotch total of 1,586, of which Colonel MacDonald felt so proud in the midst of his defeat last year, has been left far behind by the British score of last Thursday and Friday. At the ranges the totals of the Halford team on Thursday held place next to the Americans, while the score of 534 at 1,000 yards falls but a point behind the spurt score of the Irish at 1,000 yards on the closing day of the Centennial match last year, Out of a possible 600 at each range, or anageregate of 1,800, the figures show : return home with feelings of enjoyment of our trip and our 800 yds. 900 yds, 1000 yda. Total ‘ JOY ; 1 0 treatment. I, for one, willbe happy to come back again to this scotch ,..,. 504 488 445 4.437 » tO ’ Pv} 4 : country, and will ever be pleased to call those whom I have | Elcho, 1874..... ....++++. Boe esata A ao ep met here my friends. [Great applause. ] : edits ee re ar sf ae Gen. Dakin was the next speaker. He said: I am not a d BE OER ad ; me 70) i" : i Hilcho, 175...---.-,-----, 4 SCONCH.... 244 493 gl 494 1,503 speech-maker, and will confine myself to a few words. I am Bnglish......515 504 aed 11502 quite in accord with all that has been said about the incidents English. .....489 490 484 1,463 of this year’s match, I am satisfied, and I believe our late | Rlcho, 1876...-....-...... Josie 28 503 451 1,458 competitors are, that everything was conducted as it should SE 2e AND ~ os pat ay 7 corcnh. pres be. Ihave ya to hear ie hear the tet pend ie the SOUL YE Gentemiaktconhy, Rei elee yee ese wees [Applause.] I may say that my rifle shooting in public is a 1876, mae iGarioo as 51S Big 1,577 an end, and that my appearance in matches is finished. | Wirst day..,......... .... | Australians ..531 524 490 1,545 [Cries of no, no.] In the future I will shoot only formy own Canadian....521 476 498 1.490 amusement, and I wish that to be distinctly understood. I Pua aye oe Bu? tap = ee 1 "3 ee le oe eh hClCCO IRI tee AQ 2 have been successful in my scores thus far, but to-day after) so cona day....ssesese-.4 Anstralian...622 494 «501.7, IT seeing what our younger men can do, I think it about time Scotch... ..,525 462 490 1,477 to back out while ] have a record left. [Laughter and ap- | Cauadian,,..492 465 46 1,423 plause. | Trish. ,.,.2...548 BUT 508 1,588 Three rousing cheers were then given for Sir Henry Hal- | Elcho, 1877.......--.++-« 4 enpiish totes a ah ate oats ford and the British team. Col, Fenton called for three cheers Ger vanntonmerpnedteny peectncl otnres Fe i i ‘ae for the American team, and the Bnglishmen responded witha | Gentennial Trophy; 1817 | aan es BBY bak will, and the party scattered. The team work was over, and \merlcan..573 654 550 1,679 until the experts shall once more be drawn up in fighting ar- | Second day....-..-...+.. s British. ....,.539 536 618 1,618 ray the team men were lost in their several private personali- ties, ready for extra exertions when an 18-inch carton shall enable finer marksmanship to be properly appreciated. The scores, when analyzed, show that for the first time the Americans have won an important match without scoring the greatest number of misses. Against a total of four misses by the Americans, all low shots, the British record shows eleven, Tn outers, Bruce’s opening shot at 1,000 yards on the first day is the only instance, while the opposing team show seven HE SECOND DAYS’ SCORE: AMERICAN TEAM, BRITISH TEAM. Digede pesmue tees Sa gad cued pas eee of these stragglers. In inners and centres the foreisners show : 2 : 2 e ° fi 7 : 5 4 i sy 4 2 3 z “ y : 3 3 5 ‘ 2 eis a large majority, while in bull’s-eyes the home team show an 55554455556565 5-13 2455555555655 5-06 | advantage of thirty-nine. Evans was the only one of the EOFS —| Britishers who got through his ninety shots without outer or okal cars es PERE Cie He WE Neen ae miss, whereas three of the Americans were equally fortunate, # Blydenburgh, Rem Cree: ‘ vans ifor¢ SE BDU BSD HSAS 5 5 473 554555530555 555—T2 THE ANALYTICAL RECORD, 5560454555545 4 5—i2 45435544554545 5-6 555555565463 54 5—T1 4544455654446 44 566 AMERICAN TEAM. Total... sie.s2sesseeuss 216 TTOLAL SS aeeee == weer cee DUD First Day. Second day, Total L Weber, Sharps Creed Wm Rigby, Rigby Rifles. ecw sale: 9 5565455555565 5 5—T4 5555555554554 5 72 2B a a 5644555555355 5 5—I1 5554448545556 55-69 NAME. Bel. 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Lieut Col Fenton, Rigby Rifle. | W Myde....... 84 9} 1) 0} 1)| 29/12) 4) 0} G1) 63) 21) 5] oO} 1 §655645556455554—12 3554555555544 5 5—10 | WH Jackson. 31/10) 3] 0) 1}) 25/18) 2) 0} 0}) 56) 28} 5) 0} 4 4544555054645 555 5455324555535 5 5-66 | TS Dakin.... gs|11) 6) 0) u}| 26/14) 4) 0} 4}] 54} golt0} a} 4 6465545555555 5 6-3 8355355545455 4 5-66 rilaal ail leedlaz ae Paltelcaetetael ii — — MOtalheeaciyeescres sda ja56lT0/311 1! 2! JeealT9 del 0} al {s19/1a9lag| 1] 4 TOtAl, sex sesntenevernebsseeaelO TOtal....-... Sector cote 202 Frank Hyde, Sharps Creed Wm Fergusson, Rigby Rite. : 1 Led EB RSR ESE HSS E=T 5455654385556 45 6—10 EBON AE 4455533555565 45 5—68 Tee GPO MU CR bi ——————— Sd 454453455554543—65 4304535455655 55-63) gy H Halford.....-.--....+ $3/ 7| 4] (] 1]) 85) 6) 2 4) a]| 6; 13) 6) 2) 2 Pee =— | H 8 W Evans...... 31) 8) 5) i} )) 27/16] 2) 0) Ol] 59) 24) 7) ol o Totals aececte ences sertereey ss 200 MOGAIA. isccerpsuenvaceuaceyy 1200. | WeRigbyiss-+:+-- eH i é ! 4 2 18 4} 0| || 61] 21] 7] o| 4 Ww ckson, Rem Creed, JK Milner, Rigby Rifle, G Fenton. . b 1] O}} 31 4) 2) O01} 59) 22) 6} 8] Oo CEPR Ee eae sd B26 50 5445454555645 5 65—70| J K Milner.... 86] 5] 3] 0} 4 28118) 8}: 0) 8}/ 64) 18) 5] 0) 3 4454444565543 5 5—66 AVERS oD OS BASE ava HSrB RSPR» SiR a 29/101 5} 0) 4)) 60 20} 3) 1) 4 |! 064546464 5-62 eut Col Pent ; Fi 4545055054453 4 4-67 54643 Se ee rea Set ees Pa BOH 8) 8) 0) Obs vai8 ag Beh eee eens Perea re Peeters ee teres 197 Ro) et eo ed a GS ed Se ie oe ee —— | -— |} — | er senate Ne ‘haar otalS......-reseses..-. [24 |75lai] 3] Al) sa5]s5ls0! 4) ellstlt6ol6i! 7/44 T S$ Dakin, Rem Creed. A P Humphry, Metford. — - —<——$ 4554544555555 45—T0 Z548955045455 44-64 j : : 6455455435544 4 5-87 5455438355545 5 b—68 The annexed. running record, showing the standing of the 455535540450 856-61 §46485034599545—63| teams at the end of each round, is interesting in showing that MotHlessegurysesernysnsesyelh MOtAL, as sseeqredtenyasae yyy OOS from the sfart the battle was an almost steady progression oF r ee oe the part of the Americans. larger total lead is shown: THE RUNNING RECORD. FIRST DAY. 800 yards. i Highest _—~-AMEBIOAN-— -—Brinsa-— — THE FALL MEETING AT CREEDMOOR. Wednesday, the 12th, was an all-comers’ day at Creedmoor, and in the progress of the fall meeting embraced many com- petitions, abont which no small amount of preparation and talk had been spent. In the early forenoon thie inter-State military match was contested, and the Californians came bravely to the front; and, as everybody except the other com- peting teams expécted, walked away with the ‘Soldier of Marathon.” At the 200-yards range the Connecticut team held a good lead, but the superior marksmanship of Gen. McComb’s squad brought it well up at the 500-yard stage and gave it the match with a liberal margin. The reason of the victory is very simple, and the result was but a natural sequel of the careful attention to detail which has marked the work of the Californians from the yery start. The team shoots the Spring- field United States Army .45-calibre rifle, but in place of using the regulation seventy grains of powder with 420 grains of ball, a disproportion which tends to throw many of the bullets over the target, the Californians have set out on an independent line of experiment regarding ammunition, and more powder with heavier bullets is the general practice of the team, At the 200-yards range, in off-hand work, the Pioneer State men enjoy but slight advantage over the other teams, the superiority of weapon and amuwiunilion at that range being hardly appreciable; but at the 500-yards dis- tance, where the finer details of the art of target practice come into play, the preliminary study of the team stood in goud service, and, despite a provoking rear wind, the men clung to the bull’s-eye with most persistent pluck. The winning score of last year, when the Uonnecticut marksmen took the bronze with 829 points, was left very far in the rear, A score of 995 in a possible 1,200 is very fair for military work. The scores of the several State teams stood : California Team—Springtield Rifle, (200-5 4 5 ! j 444544 Capt Brockhoff............. \5u0—2 ; 5 4 3 5 5 ; 5 Baas 89 i 7 200—4 4 4 5—a4y Lieut Robinson,.,........... 503 : 5 5 3 4 5 rir aan het P 4 4 4 5~43 Betas Bnetahh a (re ones 645554 ic: Ls7 200— 4 4 4-4) Private GC Nash,......e.eeee: sn0—5 ‘ 4 3 : 5 5 5 : 545} 86 200-=4 4 9-43 Sergt WaMner...+s+---.4----- 4503-5 4 5 2B ARR ES 13 ¢ 86 w0-4 5545 45 4 4 44g S02 453455 2 5 5408! 20U-4 4 3834455 4 54 WO 4 56 44 a GB 4 SBS , 404 4 6 5 56d 4 44 Private Maher.......... ay 00-8 4 4 4 9 5 ihotnoet le as { 82 . 2 a4 £45 4-41 Private Ladd ......., se..--6 {v0 5 4 . i 4 5 3 5—39 {80 ao 4 4—4) Gen PsGotb herded 4 2 ¥ vi 7 f : 5 2-8 i) 300— 5 §—3i Private Bicr sete +44 577A) sas 4 4 5 2 5 sake gg} 76 . : 4 4 4-439 Private Wright....-res-ee=4 599 4 EUs a aes asf 18 Total—200, 499; 500, 496. Grand total, 9°, Connecticut Team—Peabody-Martini Rifle, 200 500 T 200 600 TP Nichols... 47 39 86 Stetson... wse43 638 Folsom ... 440 «642 00©«6- 86 || Whitlock 5,400 BY O7D, La Baines. wee4])0 0 44 COBY. Ld BZ) z 44 400-84 Tinkey......4-.0...40 86 76 42 84 Creed hee seeees88 868TH 38 $1 Walker.....2..3.,...88 Eye 75 Galas -F «ica. fat cree tany endear mettes- eae 505 466 «971 New York Team—Remington Rifle. Witbman,,....+... 44 86 Frothingham..,.....88 42 380 Curvis..,.....+.« : 44 85 White,....... Linton,...,...ee502--.48 42 85 Cropsey.. ssverpaenie a JS Barton...........41 42 83 Holmes..............42 85 77 Hinds...::.+sevasanend) 34 83 CyBArton 3 ki8G © 3S Edmundstone.,......43 39 SL Houghton...........37 38 —_ ‘Total, peceeerereereeeaeee ROTOR C7 0Peratdeererenes wunoe cd) New Jersey Team—Spriugteia Rite. Tit -scedsevrsess42) BB 16, Townsend ......-...84 2% 68 lols Peres wah 40 q3 SYMGBvecssenses -3L 26 67 688 85 «= "7B WRB. esiseeneeedS «014 8 ©=— BB 5 70 Brinkerhoff.,........32 19 61 OT BKelryes.i.s cece scene dl) 20 60 64 Halstead,....,.000.83 16 49 EU GUE) edn ath ipa gone pants peae es; ss 8LBbiUG 5b sekbe neal, ATL 83388 = 6(Td4 The champion’s match was completed in the 600 and 1,000- yards stages, and Major Fulton shows himself an excellent *‘all round” riflemen, though the “outer” in his 1,000-yards score hasan ugly look. Last year the first, a gold medal, was taken with 133 poinis by Col. Sanford, There were 77 en- tries, though but 57 full scores were made. At the 1,000- yards stage and finish of the match, which came on after luncheon hour, the greatest care was taken by all contestants. The wind had gone into a regular rear fish-tail, wiggling from 6 to 7 on the dial in a provokingly jerky style. The scores of the three medalists and the other leading competi- tors were : g0-5 5 45 5 4 6 § 4 5-47 Maj HTulton,......--.-.5 600-65 5 5 5 5 5 4 6 5 5—49-,,139 1,000U—-8 44656 54 5 5 5 5-43 20-5 4) 45 4 4 6 4 dad TD Allen ..iseascesseeeesy 60-5 56 5 4565 5 5 5 ies 1000-4 24 64 35 5 5 542 900-4 5 4 4 4 do gd 4 4 G4 Gen TS Dakin. ..ses.c-ee 4 H0U—-5 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5—418-. 134 1000-5 5 4 5 4 3 6 3 & S—d4d 200 600 1,000 Tl 200° 600 1,000 ™) © Blydenburgh..39 48 46 183 WT Olark.......49 47 44 131 Sir H Balford,.,..42 47 44 133 Wm Hayes......43 48 4¢ 130 Thamb, Jre.-...43 47 428 182 JK Milner.....4£ 47 39 130 Lt Cold Fenton.42 43 45 181 WS W Evyane..----129 Wd Burng,...-.....120 FT Piggott....,..-118 ¥ Hyde............129 HE HSanford...... --120 Wim Gerrish........117 LC Bruce....,.-...128 K H Keene......-.120 J K Renaud ....,.-1T W Al Jackson....-.127 IL$8 Jewell-,.......120 RB Yates.........,116 S§ A Servis....-..-..127 @ EH Hider.....-.... 119 J Rabbetb,......-. 116 Wim Arms.....-:,,.42¢ W M Farrow ......119 RG Byrich..-.....,115 EA Dugro.. ...1%5 IL Fisher,......-.-.J19 RO Coleman.......116 G W bDuvison 12 W Gunn............119 KS Greenhill... -. 114 Wim Ferguson 122 CO 'T Manning.......19 Wm Righy.........114 WH Guilder. .» 122 WS Himendorf,...119 A P Hompory......118 G L Morse,,......«-120 D Selph........-...118 J P Warren....,,..113 Late in the day the Wimbledon Cup contest was opened with a good line of entries. As the battle of 80 shots per man waged alone, first one then another of the men leading, it was a pretty hard matter to say who would come out the victor, put the cup went finally to the champion rifiemen of the world, Mr. Dudley Selph of New Orleans, with a run of 137 in the possible 150. The leading scores stood: Dudley Selph-55555445495545655454453 555445 5 5—137. Wallave Gunn..... TH Gray..-.....-.128 Il D Hodgman.... 120 J K Renaud,.....-.127 Orange Judd......120 © E Rider...... I Hyde 2.1... Wim Atms.........126 James [ves........119 PG Byrich....-.-..184 WH Jackson......126 J H Warren........119 J Bodine ....1..-...182 LM Ballard........126 Isaac L Allen..-...119 J Glynn, Jr.,...-.. 133 J Fisher... ..lzt CH Overbanugh....117 F Lamb, Jr,,...--.133 H $ Jewel -124 GW Yale..... 109 EAH Sanford........183 Geiger. -- . 124 I Wesson..,.......109 ET Manning ,,,...131 Jt CO Coleman.,..... 121 G W Davison.,..-.106 W M Warrow,..---- 180 IN Washburn, ..-...121 The work of Thursday and Friday, in the erdat Interna- tional Match, is told elsewhere in our columns, and on Satur- day the short-range team match was completed. In this match twenty teams were entered, but the three prizes offered went ‘‘down East ;” the first to the Walnut Hill champions, the scores standing : Massachusetts Rifle Association, 200 300 Tl 200 300 Tl @L Winship........81 24 65 WimGerrish,..,.-..,29 24 655 NOW Aroold......,..30 28 658 W H Jackson..... Boe PRL iM HT Rockwell. ...... 9S 28 66 seo, se MOLI se ccceckeetebrasstelsearsGerasiveysarertenidupasenato lat, “Dia Company H, Second Connecticut. GR Nichols. ,..-----28 2% 55 Samuel Kennedy....2) 28 52 EA Folsom...-.-...29 26 655 James Jorey. ...... Pup ee he elatly James Tinkey,-.-.-.3U g4 864A a Stal aren ace ee eukeaeee Sgeeetsesccattsemsttide) elas) 26 Amateur Rifle Club of Stamford, Conn, E H Sanford... 96 55 KH Keene......2...28 2 52 W #H Sanford... 98 58 PE Smith..-...5....29 21 50 P™M Richards.. 25 62 Sa ES Ota a s 4 freezers, run coffee mills, pump water = through a house, actuate foot lathes, scroll saws or light boxing machinery, run knitting or sewing machines, turn a grindstone or emery wheel, work ven- extra 1n quality, SS tilating or hand thrashing machine cut- < 3 s i ters, meat or feed choppers, or sausage machines, drive small blowers for pneumatic dispatch tubes in a building, or for a Dlacksmith’s fitge, or compress air or work an air pumpon asmal! scaleina laboratory. ‘These are a few only of the purposes to which it can be applied," Also Engines aiid Boilers capable of propel 75 for8inelies. The boats have keel, stem, with rudder and tiller, rew locks ancl Ours; ‘Those wishing a pleasure boat will find BUF FALy Pony Planers — ey LIGHT MACHINES FOR PONY OR HORSE POWER, Thegreat success of these machines is unprecedented, and it may be con- fidently affirmed that no article has ever tuore clearly proved its super- jority for the quantity and quality of its work than this, It is made in several sizes, and can be fitted up suitable for bullock, mule, steain or wind power, in addition to those above inentioned. ' Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. 2 Patented March 30, 1875. Best of its kind in use. rice, complete, $275. Also Planing Machine Knives, which are recom- mended as superior and ling boats from 78 to 28 feet long, 4 t-2 to 5 t-2 feet heam, with draft of water stern anu ales ae of oak, pine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted seats all around the boat, lockers and coal bunkers, and have two coals of paint, these the Safest and fastest, as they can be made to attain a speed of from 6 to 16 miles per hour. ‘They are adapted to agreatvaniety ofuses, such as Excursion, Shooting, Fishing or Pic-Nic Parties, for SStrayelers, Woyagers, =botanistsand tourists, and especially owing, to their lightdraft of ine a ile ¢ Easily detached from the boat, andis then The Engine and Bajler can by ily Uhen bowreattssne a water for exploring expeditions and surveying parties, r 1 available Oe saat ral Mechanical, Coniiercial or Domestic requirements or for the use of Amatgurs, ing light machinery. for running light Price afsmnfnotboat,complete, . . . . é ve 6 6& TS | 495-00 Price of Engine and Boiler, without boat, including dyiving’pulley, . . 275.00 Tlustrated Catalogue containing Ono Hundred Soroll Werk Doeigna mailed to any addrosa free on receipt of Stamps: - GEORGE PARR, BUFFALO; Ni Ui Ay, ae, the cheapest. Iull suit of same material if desired. Smith, Heq., says itis just his idea of a seen it say itis The Best Yet. Coat, $6.50. NEW YORK SHOOTING COAT. A first-class Coat. No shooting outfit, complete without it, Pleagant to wear, durable, and in the end MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take ont, so that it may be worn for early fall or winter shooting. (Horace shooting coat.) For sale by H. C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt St., N. Y., Or F. L. SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. Also, in addition ta the above, we are making a Canyas Suit; coat, cnt same style as the Velveteen ; g00ds, not stift but soft and pleasant to wear; waterproof, guaranteed to shed water. Suit, $14 00, Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application, Prices ranging from $15 to $30, Sportsmen who haye Agao tf Lor Sale, | Che Fennel. A Valuable Ducking Shore For Sale. For Sale—The well-kKnowu ducking shore, Guck- holds Point,” formerly owned by Dayid Townson. This most desirable place, both for ducking an‘ fish- ing, is located at the mouth of Back River, and is accessable by the new Cantou Shell Road. For fay- ther particulars apply to DR. WM. H. KRENHR, N. W. cor. of Charles and Lexington streets, baltimore, Ma. Sept20 35 HEAP.—A fine English 10-bore, 32-ineh barrel, pisto!-grip, top snap “ction, breech-loading shot gun, forsale. Also fine Hoglish rife and shot combined breech-loader, pistol-grip, 44 cal. and 12- bore. G. W. HOWARD, this office. Sept20 it OR SALE—Birch canoe for one; strong ; weight abont 8 los. Address ELLERS, FOREST AND STREAM Office. Sept20 2r OR SALE, CHEAP—A first-class double breech- loadiug Scott gun, 91b., 10-bore. Apply to W. H. B, Fisherville, N. H. pSeptl3 20 INRERE TO SPORTSMEN.—FOR SALE£.—The best shooting property for a club or private party on the New Jer-ey coist, 83U0 acres on Barnegat ay (west side), about sixty miles from New York or Philadelphia, two miles water front; a simgie breeeh-loading Scott ducking gun, 6 bore, a very ine gun, for sale, cheap, Auaréss OWNER, box 168, Yoms River, N, J. Septl3 2. OR SALE—One Dozen Birch Bark Canoes. These boats are in perfect order, from 18 to 20 feet long, cost from $20 10 $25 according to size, and are just from the Grand Lake Region, Maine. Address their manufacturer, GUIDE JOCK, care Hdward Thayer, Esq., Lebanon Mills, Pawtucket, R, I. Sept 3t. LOOMING-GROVE PARK ASSOCIATION, One share in above association for sale ata low price, The best Game Preserves in Trout, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing feb22.tf very America, Address SPORT, this office. A VERY DESIRABLE ESTATE, either for market gardening or veneral sporting purposes, at the South, will be .eased to responsible parties for # Jong or short term of years. Persons intending to locate in Florida will do well to investigate. Ag? 3m Address “SPORTSMAN,” this office. Che Aennel, Smith’s Worm Pills for Dogs. Box sent, post paid, on receipt of 85c. Address BENJ. SMITH, 80 Green st,, Charlestown, Mass, Sep18 im ;\OR SALH—One pair English seiters, broken ; also # young bitch, witha pedigree for tifty years, Address E. J. ROBBINS, Wethersfield, Conn, Beptls 26 On SALH—A brace of thoroughbred, exceedingly well broken dogs, one a pointer the other a setter. Will be sold singly or together. Both good retrievers, Address HURACE SMITH, No. 1 Gori- lanut street, N. Y. Septi3 3t RISH SETTER PUPS, three months old, out of Countess and Gypsey, and sire of pups, Don and York, both imported from Ireland. ork, prize winner in Ireland and this country, forsale. Im- ported Irish setter Don, broke on quail and snipe; fast, staunch, with great endurance; price $125, One Gordon bitch, two years old, and one Gordon bitch, 15 mouths; price $o0 each, Address H. B. VONDERSMITH, Lancaster, Pa. five months old. Price $50. j range rifle with yernier sights, price $45. Inquire or address REV. J. PULLMAN, 278 Nostrand Aye., Brooklyn. Sep20 1 OR SALE—Four Beagle hound pups, two dogs and two bitches; now tive months old. Address MBERITT P. STRADER, Newton, Sussex County, N, J. Sept20 31 HE N. Y. Keniel Club offer for sale their Irish biteh Flirt, 23¢ years old, by Saltus’? Dash out of Dr, Strachan’s Beile. Very handsome, Has had one litter and will make an excellent brood pis Ene ep . OR SALE, for want of use, a handsome white and liver colored setter, 3 years old, traimert YOUNG, P. O, Box 516, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Sep20 2b OR SALE.—Red Irish Setter, 243 yearsold, Very cautious ; shot over all last season; good as fers, land or water. a aetna re ee Mare aid pringer spauiel Gy months old, par Token. $10, Cocker Spaniel bus very ling, $10. ‘THOS, P. CANTWELL, Branard, Minn, Sep20 ft FINE setter do. old. LOCK BOX 108, Milford, Mass. "pew English black Setters for sale, well broken aml guaranteed, Address W,. HUMPHREY. care of Jugaph Bagot, $1 Fulton 8t,N,¥. Sep20.1t for sale, fourand & half months Y setter dog Duke for sale, of first-class pedi- gree, agi odretrieveraud a noble dog; twenly- Also a splendid mid- and of good disposition, Price $35. Address W. H. | Sep20 26, Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powderis guaranteed to kill fieas on dogs or any other animals, or money returned. If is put up In patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facilitates its use. Simple and efficacious. Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS. A CERTAIN REMEDY. Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with full directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by mail, Both the above are recommended by Kop AND GuN and FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON. oct 12 102 NASSAU STREET. EBBINA HENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, PRoprigror, Edina, Knox Conuty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, spatiiels, fox and beagle hounds. “Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35, See English K. C. S. b,, No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celeprated “*Hamlet,” No, 886. ‘This dog “Saucho” has won Seven prizes—four in England irst at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here. Second Annual Bench Show AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, OF SPORTING AND SHEPHERD DOGS. Held under the auspices of the St. Lonis Fair Asso- ciation, commencing Tuesday, October 2d, and closing Frigay, October 5th, 1$77, Oue Tavusand vollars in premiums, cash, Hntries close September 29th, 1877. All communications must be addres-ed to CO. H, Tur- uer, Fair Association, St, Lunis, Mo. ‘The St. Louis ' Kennel Club dogs will not be entered for competition, Chas. LINCOLN, Superintendent. JOHN DAVIDSON, Monroe, Mich., Judge, Septé 5b TOR SALE—1wo of the best bred and best broken | field tria] setters in the world. Of the celebrated Laverack, Llewellyn and Statter strains, Perfect on game im eyery respect. D, HORLOUK, Hsq., Ag- bDeare Hall, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England. Aug23 bt JOR SALE— § or Red setter pupies, with full pedigree, from my red aud white bitch Jessie, by Elcho. Jessie is trom May (Hubbell’s) by hovk, Mr. Marshalls, of the Panl Mead stram. For price and pedigree, address A.D. LAWS, Bridgeport, Conn. OR YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM ihe choicest breeds. nquire of M. P, McKOON, Franklin, Del. Co., N. Y. dec28-1y RAIN your own dogs in the most artistic man- ner. Send for circular to M. VON CULIN, Delaware City, Del. je2z1 3m OR SALE,.—A fine lot of Scotch, Skye, Dandy, Dibtiout, and Black-and-tan Terriers, Sporting Dogs, Maltese Outs, Ferrets, &c. Medicines for al diseases at L.N. MEYER, 45 Great Jones street N sept2l-ly OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my biue belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Two of them are black. white and tan, and are almost perfect images of thetir sire, For particulars, address L, F. WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. je28 tf OR SALE.—tTrained young setters, imported stock. For particulars address BRANKLIN SUMNER, Milton, Mass. Augu0 41. OR SALE—Fox hounds, No, 1 stock; very fast and strong-scented; some oné year old and some pups, L.,M. WOODEN, Rochester, N.Y, — Ang® tt Fee SALE—One red Irish setter sint, 3 years old, broke and fine disposition, Price $25; cheap. Also six Irish sether pups, 3 months old; price #10 each, ee D. G, WEBSTER, Parks Corners, LI Septé at. jeuee SALE—Fiye pups, liver and white, three dogs and two bitches, out of Flirt, by Renedict Dash: price $li5 each, Address W, A, GALLQWAY, New Dorp, Richmond county, N. ¥. Septe 2b 1 OR SALE.—Red Irish setter puppies by Plunkett out of Hon. John EH. Develin’s imported red Irish setter bitch Moya, who took first prize as brogd bitch in her strain at N. Y. Bench Show in say. Also puppies by Dr. Jarvis’ imported red Irish dor Eluho, out of same bitch and puppies by imported red Irish setter dog Rufus, who also took first prize in his strain at the same show, out of Mr. Develin’s Mollie, full sister to Moya, Apply to DAVID G, ARTY’, North Port, Long Island, Augs0 4& OR SALH.—Two thorough broken setter dega One a Red Trish the other, **Pani Meau,” ani ted Gordon, formerly the erly orag LS unbaatt nme ee _ care Josep! tal Fillion street, NY. ei icmaiei nr + + es black Spaniel pups for sale, 8 months old, Price $5 each. One tame raccoon, 18 months old, Price $4. One pair flyme squirres, good breeders. Priee £5. Address EB. W. WEBSTER, bT Munroe St., Lynn, Mass, Sep20 tt RT ANTED.—A Setter dog, broken on all kinds of game, good retriever from land and water. State age, color and price, which must be low, also where Ganbe seen. Address particulars to C, EF. T., 216 Canal 8t., N.Y. Sep20 16 HEAP,—A se'ter pnp is months old, and a deg thoroughly broken, 4}¥ vears of age, for sale, Guaranteed in every partic lar, Or wl exchange for s pre ch-Invi yy “PEODORE MEY RF. 818 Highth etreet, Jersey City. Sept20 1t LOUISVILLE Fxposition Bench Show, OCTOBER 18th, 19th and 20th, L877, Held under jhe auspices of tre Louisville Gun Club, during thé ts. .cekot the Wxposition. Liberal premiums and first-class accommodations. Nation- al Kennel Club rules to govern. L,. W. NOEL, Gen’! Manager, Sep20 5t Louisville, Ky. OD OG s. DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER. No. 146 West Thirtieth street, New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission, ‘Thirty-one years @x- perience in Canine diseases. Ag 2tf BALLARD’S | FLEA KILLERI FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pest, May be used with entire safety. Contents of a package suliicient to md halt a dozen large dogs of the vermin. NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT THE FLEA KILLER, Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price: Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, jy19 it 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORK, SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES. Twenty-one Gol, Silver and Bronze Medals awarded, incinding Medal of English Kennel Olub, and of Westminster Kennel Olub, New York, None are genuine unless so stamped. F. 0. de LUZE, 18 South William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent. For sale in cases of 112 lbs. Special terms to dealers. To Sportsmen bound West: Spratt?s Biscuits can be procured of F, P, Taylor, 72 Hast Madison street, Chicago, Hotels and Aesorts far Spartsinen. RANDON HOUSE, Watterstone & Barton Pro- prietors, Greenwood Lake, Orange Connty, N. Y. slack bass biting well. ‘he cool weather gives excellent opportunities fur fishing. Reduced rates ; now is the time for sport. Take Montclair and Greenwood Lake Railroad, foot of Desbrosses St. Septi3 4h | Baan of sportsmen wishing to find gond chicken and quail shooting, apply to E. 8. CORNELL, Gibson City, Farrel County, Il Ref- érelice is giyen by Bogardus, Elkhart, Logan Co,, Til, Sept 13 3t ee ee AYFIELD—The Great Health and Pleasure Re- sort of the Northwest. Beantiful Scenery, Pure Atmosphere, Delightful Climate, Fishing, Boating, Sailing and Shooting. he Island House at Bayfield, Wisconsin, situated on Lake Superior, snrrouided by the Apostle Islands, twenty-two in number, offers fo persons seeking health and pleasure advantages rarely found, ‘The climate is pure, coo)and bracing, |, and a eure cure for hayfever. ITtinvigorafes the whole system, creates appetite and induces sleep, The water is pronounced by scientists the purest in the world. jy12 tf OSPORTSMEN—Partridge are yery plenty; good bags puaranteed. Deer quite plenty. Small gameis plenty. Good tishing im lakes near house, for particulars address BRADLEY ELDRED, Sulli- van Co., N.Y. Sept6 5t PORTSMEN TAKE NOTICE—The Franklin House, Chiltonville, Plymouth, Mass. Good gunning and fishing, seafowl, ducks, partridge, quail, Wwuoilesck, peep and plover. ‘Trained dogs for fox, rabbit and bird hunting; boats for seafowling and fishing. Verms low. TIMOTHY MANTER. pio- prietor. Sept Bay Shooting of all Varieties, SHINNHCOCK BAY THE BEST SHOOTING GROUND IN THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK, Win. N. Lane respectfully informe his manydriends that, having largely added to the Springville House or Sportsmen’s Retreat, he is prepared to entertain ‘and take care of his guests in ample manner. Mod- erate prices and satisfactory attention guaranteed, ‘The young bay birds are now coming in, and every- eS airforan excellent season. Address WM. N, ANE, G geese stools fo and fallshooting, jylz 3m ; ri ood Lat tation, L, I, Live wild | ¢he time yr spring mayt Metropolitan Hotel, i WASHINGTON, Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Ma, R. B, Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famons hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N, Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N.Y. THE METROPOLITAN igs midway between the Capitol and the White Honse, and the most convenient location in the city. Tt hay beon re-itted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, aud tharges moderate. R. B, COLEMAN & CO, CROSSMON HOUSE. ALEXANDRIA BAY, JHFFERSON CO,, N. Y. CG. CROSSMON & SON, - Proprietors TP\HIS HOUSE, RECENTLY REBUILT AND elegantly furnished, is now open for visitors. Tt is located in one of the most delightful places in the Thousand Islands region, commanding an ex- tensive view of the St. Lawrence and the Islands, and Offers every facility forthe comfort and enjoy- ment of guests, Outfits for boating, hunting and fishing parties. Steamers for the bay connect at Clayton with the Utica and Black River Railroaa, and at Cape Vincent withthe Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad. apl2-6m Sportsmen's Routes. Central Railroad OF NEW JERSEY. NEW YORK AND LON@ BRANCH DIVISION. REDUCED RATES FOR THE SEASON. Express Trnin Time, between New York and Long Branch, 1 hour and 20 minutes. THROUGH PULLMAN PARLOR CARS, Commencing June 25, 1877, trains leave New York: foot of Liberty street, for Red Bank, Long Branch, Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, ete., at 5:00, 7:45, 9:00, 11:45 A.M,, 3:50 (Bxpress), 4:00, 4:45, 6:00 PB. mM. D Leave Sea Girt for New York at 6:15, 7:25, 7:40 (Ex- press), 10:30 A. M,, 1:52, 3:58, 6:05, 8:35 P.M. Mondays only, 5:35 A. af. Leave Long Branch for New York at 6:50, 8:00, 8:15 (Express), 11:05 A. M., 2:30, 4:35, 6:45, 9:10 P. m. Mondays only, 6:10 A. M. Leave Red Bank for New York at 7:03, 8:18, 11:18 A. M., 2:43, 4:49, 6:58, 9:23 FP. M. Mondays only, 6:22 A, M. Stages connect at Matawan to and from Keyport, and at Sqnan to and from Point Pleasant. H. P. BALDWIN, Gen. Pass, Agent. je21 3m TROUT FISHINC! The Wisconsin Central, Railroad THROUGH TO LAKE SUPERIOR. EXCURSION TICKETS from Chicago to Ashland and return for $20 are gold at 63 Clark street, or the C. M. and St. Paul, Madison Street Depot, Chicago ; also at low rates from Milwaukee, Doge, guns and camp equipave taken free, N The points Of attraction to sportsmen on this ‘Forest aud Stream” route are Menasha (Doty Island) for. bass fishing; Butternut Creek and Lake for muscalonge; the inany branches and jak.s of the Flambéeamand Chippewa which teem with bass, pike and picKerel, never till this season fished by sportsmen. Between Silver Creek and Ashland all are trout streams, and many Others can bé easily reached along the shore from Ashland or Bayfield, while rdck fishing and trolling in the Bay affords ex- cellent sport. The new: hotel at Ashland, the “Chequamegon,” will be opened in July. Meuntime there is accom- modation at the smaller houses. Steamers from Ashland to ail Lake Ports. HENRY PRATT, General Ticket Agent, Jy53m. Milwaukee, Wis. NORTHERN RAILWAY OF CANADA AND. COLLINGWOOD LINE. Only first-class route to the beautiful inland lakes of CANADA AND LAKE SUPERIOR. The Fine UPPER CABIN SDEAMERS of this line leave Collingwood HVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 6 P.M, on arrival of steamboat express leaving Toronto atl P. M. The Gteat North Shore Lake Superior Route and ONLY LINE passing through the magnificent GREAT NORTH CHANNEL, Like Couchiching, and the Lakes of Muskoka, Are the coolest and most delightful summer water- ing places in Northern Canada, Tourists proceed- ing down the St. Lawretice can make a pleasant de- tour from Toronto to Couchiching in five hours on express train, with Drawing-room Coaches, thus Visiting the most charming of the chain of Lakes. EXCURSION TICKETS at greatly reduced rates during months of July, August and September, may be had from COOK, SON & JENKINS, 261 Broadway, New Nork; and AT CHNTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY OFFICH, 322 Washington street, Boston, BARLOW CUMBERLAND, GENERAL ‘AGENT, om 35 Yonge street, Toronto. SE CLIFF HOUSE, SEA CLIFF, L. I,, OPENS ' for the Special IST7, on. tet ay aren a suit Special arrangements tor ~" E, RICKCORDS, B 4-6f \ND STRBAM. Hotels and Resorts for Sportsmen. Sportsmen's Zrautes, 187 Sportsmen's Mantes. Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun- try. Connections direct for Chinvotengue, Cobb's Island, and points on the Peninsula, City Point, James! River, Currituck, Plorida, and the mountain- ous. country of Virginia, Tennessee, etc. Norfolk steamers sall Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Delaware, Monday, (Weinesday and Friday, at 8 Pp, M. Full information given at office, 197 Green- wich 8t., New York. sep 28 Ly Fall River Line, BOSTON AND THE EAST. MAMMOTH PALACE STEAMERS BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE. The best and most direct route to the Pishing and Hinting resoris of Cape Odd, and Rangeley, and Moosehead Lakes, etc. ’ Tickets for sale ab all principal hotels and ticket offices. Steamers leave New York Daily at 5p. M. (Sundays, July 1 to Sept. 2, inclusive) from2s North River, foot of Murray street. BORDEN & LOVELE, Agenta, GEO, L, CONNOR, Gen’l Pass’r Agent, ji-8t FOR FLORIDA OR THROUGH TICKETS TO KERNANDINA, 4; JACKSONVILLE, ST, AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTHORPRISEH, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in PLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L, JAMES, General Agent. Lhiladelphia and Southern Mail S, 8. Co., 416 South Delaware Avenue, hija. Decl4-ly ““ The Bermudas.”’ ow A FAVORITH AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, und being surrounded by the warm waters of the Quif Stream enjoys an equable femperature of ahout 40 deg. The elegant British Steamships “ Bermuda,” and “Oamina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies, For full information apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N.Y. |, - aay, Dec 21 1y. Montclair & Greenwood Lake Railway Time Table, Depots foot of Cortlandt and Desbrosses Sts. COMMENCING MAY 21, 1877. Trains leave New York, 8;30 a. M.. 4:30 P. wt. Con- nect with boat. and arrive at Abington 11:00 A. M., 05 Pp. M. Leave Abiugton, 7 A, M., 4:05 P.M, Arrive, New York, 9:40 a. M., 7 P.M. H. EH. DORWIN, Superintendent. ONG ISLAND RATLROAD, JULY 23, 1877. Herryboats leave James’ Slip, N. Y., thirty min- utes, and from Thirty-fourth street, EH. R., fifteen Minutes previous to departure of trains. No boats from James Slip after 7P, a, On Sundays from Thirty-fourth street only. Trains leave Long Island Vity, Hunters Point, as follows: For Greenport, Sag Harbor, Riverhead, and intermediate stations, at 8:44, 9:03 a. m., 3:30, 4:06 Pp. m. SUNDAYS from Brooklyn at 4:30 A.M, For Patchogue, etc., at 9:03 A, mt, 2:00, 4:45, 5:23, 6:08 p.m. SUNDAYS, 9:15 a.m. For Babylon, éte., at 7:30, 8:44, 9:08, 11:30 a. M., 2:00, 4:24, 4:45, 5:23, 6:03 ». mM. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A, M., 6.35 P. M. For Port Jefferson, etc., at 10:00 a. m,, 3:30, 5:05 e. m. SUNDAYS, 9:30 4. om. For Northport, etc,, 10;00 a. m., 3:30, 4:24,.5:05, 6:42 p.m. SUNDAYS, 9:30 A. w., 6:30 P m, For Locust Valley, Glen Cove, etc., $:44, 11:30 A, M., 2:00, 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 p.m, SUNDAYS, 9:30 A. M., 6:30 BP. at. For Merrick, ete., at 7:30, 8:44, 11:30 A, m., 2:00, 4:24, 5:23, 6:03, 7:00 Pr. m. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A, M,, 6:85 P. M. For Rockaway Beach, ete., 9:00, 10:20, 11:30 A, M., 1:30, 2:00,3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 0:48 p.n. 7:00 p,m, to Far Rockaway only, SUNDAYS, 9:15, 10:00, 11:00 A. m., 1:80, 3:10, 6:30 B. Mm. 6:35 to Par Rockaway only. For Creedmoor, at 7:40, 9:03, 9:20, 11:03 a. a., 1:33, 8:00, 4:20, 5:00, 5:40, 7:04 p,m. On SATUR- DAY nights only at 12:01 a.m. SUNDAYS at 9:27 A. w., 4:30 PB, MM. Vor Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Great Neck, Garden City, Hempstead and intermediate stations,see Small time tables and ‘Time Cards at principal hotels and under-mentioned ticket offices. Ticket offices in New York at James’ Slip and s4th street ferries, at the offices of Westcott’s } Long Island Express Co., 7 Park Place, 785 Broadway, 942 Broadway, Grand Central Depot, 42d st.; in Brooklyn, 333 Washington st. 3 in Brooklyn, E. D., 79 Fourth street, By purchasing tickets at any of the above offices, baggage can be checked from residence to destination, myol om TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA R.R. CO. Respectfully invite attention to the Superior Facilities Hfforded by their lines for reaching moat of the TROLTING PARKS and RACH COURSES in the Middle States. These lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, ayoid the diffi- culties and dangersof reshipment, while the excel- leut cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en— able STOCK TO BE TRANSVOR'TED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylyani Railroad Company also reach the best lecatities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. HXCURSION TICKETs are sold at the offices of the Company m full the principle citles to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known centers for Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BHACH HAVEN. CAPE MAY SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST renowned for SALT WATER sPORT APTER FIN AND FEATHER. L, P. FARMER, Gen’l Pass, Agent, FRANK THOMSON. Gen’l Manager. feb1T-tt and Still TONINGTON LINE, FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST. REDUCED FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA-« GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay Sf, Acree NOT A TRIP MISSHD IN SEVEN Tickets for sale af all principal ticket offices. State rooms secured at offices of Westcott Hxpress Com- pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 338 Wash- ington St,, Brooklyn, PROVIDENCE LINE, Freight only, steamers leave.Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P, M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rates, L, W. FILKINS, G. P, Agent, D,S. BABCOCK, Pres, A BUEFALO HUNT —ON THE— Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. THE NEW ROUTE FOR KANSAS & COLORADO SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SPORTSMEN. For maps, tickets, and gen’l information, apply to L. H. NUIVING, Gen’l Eastern Agent, vad Broadway, New York. T. J. ANDERSCN, Gen’l Pass, Agent, ) Topeka, W. I. WHIDPH, Gen’l Ticket Agent, § Kansas. HH “WISHING LINE,” Brook Trout,Grayling and Blaclz Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICUIGA N, VIA ' x 5 : ‘ Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. (Mackinaw, Grand Kapids & Cincinnati Short Line.) Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a spoon in the waters of the Grand Traverse Region will come again without solicitation. All other lovers of the Rud are invited to try these waters, wherein The fish named above, a8 also MNusealonge, Pike and Pickerel, abound. In no other streams east of the Rocky Mountains is the famous American Grayling found in such numbers. Brook Trout Season opens Mny {st. Grayling Season openis June isi. The sportsman can redaily send trophies of his skill to his friends or “Club’ at home, as ice fox packing fish can be had af many points. Take your family with you. The scenery of the North Woods and lakes is very beautiful. The air is pure, dry, and bracing. The climate peculiarly beneficial to those suffering with hay fever and asthma. The Hotel Accommodations, while plain, are, as arule, good, far surpassing the ayerage im coun- tries new enough to afford the finest of tshing, On andefter June ist Reund Trip Excursion Tickets sold to Points in Grand Traverse Region, and aftractive train facilities offered to tourists and sportsmen; alse, on and ufter July 1s , iheckinay, nud Lake Superior Hxcursion Tick- ets. Dogs, Guns, and Fishing Tackle Carried Free at owner's risk. Camp Cars for Wishing Parties and Families nt low rates. Ttis our aim to make sportsmen feel ‘at home’? on this route. For Tourists’ Guide, containing full in- formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &c.. and accu- tate maps of the Fishing Grounds, send to Forssr , AND STREAM office, or address J. H. PAGE, G. P. & I. A., Grand Rapids, Mich, A, HOPPH, Hastern Passenger Agent, 116 Market Street, Philadelphia, EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINE, Bound Brook route for Trenton and Phila- delphia, Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 11:30 A. M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 12 Pp, M., and atd Pp. mM. for Trenton. Leave Philadephia from station North Ponneyl- vania Railroad, Third and Berks streets, at 7:80, 9:30, 11:30.A, M., 1:30, 4715, 5:30, 12'P, wr, Leave Trenton for New York at 1:20, 6:6, 8:05 10:15 A. M,, 12:15, 2:10, 4:55, 6:05 P.M, : Pullman Drawing Room Cars are attached tothe 9:30 A. M., 1:30, 5:30 P. M. trains from N\ w York; to the 7330, 9:30 A. M., 1:30 P. a, trains from Phijauelphia, and Sleeping Cars to the 12 o’vlock midnight traing from both New York and Philadelphia, SUNDAY TRAINS—Leave New York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30, 12 P.M. Leave Trenton at 10:20 A, M,, 8:10 P. Mt, Tickets for sale at foot; of Liberty street, Nos. 529 and 944 Broadway, at the priucipal hotels, allomecsa of ae ee Rei. St RRS ane Brooklyn, and at No,4 Court street, Brooklyn, 6 checke trom residence to. dedtinutton, Peet : gees Reptls ly a. P . BALDWHY, 7 Gen, Pass, Agent, dew Alivk?} GOOD’S OIL TANNED MOCUASINS, The best thing in the marke for hunting, fishing, canoeing sSnow-shoeing, etc. They ure easy to the feet, aud very durable, Made to ordec win a Variety of styles, and ; walranted the genwine article. Send for illustrated circular. MARTIN §, HUTCHINGS, P. O, Box 368, Dover, N.H. (Succes- Sor to Frank Good.) W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N. ¥., Agent, Folding Pocket Mosquito Bar. A most ingenious device for camping purposes. Tt is very light, easy to carry and can be put up or taken down tu half a minute. Pronounced by sports- men to be the most complete thing of the kind ever offered to the public. Price only $150, Lawn coy- ered, expressly for Florida travel, $3.50. Sent post- paid on receipt of price. Liberal discount to the trade. A. A. COWING, Watkins, N. Y. W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N.Y, Agent. Sportsmen's Zoutes, Sportsman’s Route. CANADA, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, Direct Connections at Buffalo with New York Central and Erie Railway. At Detroit, with Michigan Central Railroad, At Toledo, with Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad. DOGS CARRIED FREE and given special attention. THROUGH CARS—FAST TIME AIR LINE—STEEL RAILS, FRANK E. SNOW, «c. P. & T. Agent, Detroit. TEW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, Mi White Mountains, Mount Mansfield, Lakes Memphremagog and Willoughby, Montreal and Quebec. Shortest, quickest and most pleasant route. Steamers C. H. NORTHAM and CONTINEN- TAL leave Pier 25, Hast River, daily (Sundays ex- cepted) at 8 P. M. (23d st., H, R., 3:16 P.M.) and 11 P.M., connecting withtrains on wharf at New Haven for above and intermediate places. Sassengers taking 11 P, M, steamer (except Sat- urdays and Sundays) can reach White Mountain, Lakes, etc. next afternoon. Tickets sold and baggage checked at No, 944 Broadway, New York, and No. 4 Court Svreet, Brooklyn, Full particulars at office on Pier. RICHARD PECK, Sup’t. Gunpowder, Le GU Office—13 BROAD STREET,* BOSTON. ‘BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING. } WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) ~ The “ Oriental” powder is equal to any made; no €xpense is spared to make the best. / BRANCH OFFICES, Jd. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. ¥ Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Ill. C. J. Chapin, Agent, 218 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo, * Agencies in the principal cities in the United States. Guns, Rifles. Cte. THE NEW AMERICAN Breech-Loading Shot Gun For close hard shooting excels all others. Price $17, Send for circular, Duck guns, extra heavy, a speci- alty. HYDE,SHATTUCK & CO., Mirs., Hatfield, Mass. Sept6 6m. REMOVAL. HODGKINS & HAIGH, Dealers, Manufacturers and Importers of FIRE ARMS AND SPoRTiING Goups In general, haying removed to NO. 298 BROADWAY, fespectfully solicit'a continuance of the patronage heretofore extended, Warren Powder Mills, Hishing Cackle. MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. SPORTING BRANDS—DBureka, Continental, ** Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U, 8. Standard, The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- iwgton, Cornhill and Brattle street, Boston, Mass. yi9 THE HAZARD POWDER CoO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hazard’s ** Electric Powder.” Nos, 1 (fine) to 6 {coarse). Unsurpassed in point of strength and cleanliness, Packed in square canis ters of 1 1b. only. Hazard’s **American Sporting.?? Nos. 1 (fine) to 3 (coarse). In 1 Jb. canisters and 634 lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shot- guns. Hazard’s ** Duck Shooting. Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse), In1 and 5 lb. canisters and 6% and 123g lb. kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. For field, forest or water ghooting, it tanks any other brand, and itis equally serviceable for muzzle orbreech-loaders. Hazard’s ** Kentucky Rifle.» FEFG, FFG, and “Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs of 25, 124 and 6% lbs, and cans of 5lbs. FFG is also packed in 1 ang 34 1b. canisters, Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FPG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG 1s the standard Rive powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR HXPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR BROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in eyery prominent City, or wholesale at our office, 3 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. THE New Dittmar Powder. THH CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD For all off-hand shooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on account of little recoil and report. Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke. Un- equalled for rapid firing, asit does not foul and heat up the barrel as black powder. Great accuracy, penetration and good pattern. Safer than black powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Neponser, Mass. ishing Cagkle. PHILADELPHIA Fishing Tackle House, A. B. SHIPLEY & SON. 503 COMMERCE STREET, PHILA. Manufacturers of FINE FISHING TACKLE A Specialty of the Celebrated Green Heart Wood for Amateur IKiod Makers, Rod Mountings in Sets for T5c. to $6 75, RODS, REELS, Hro, REPAIRED. Shipley’s Self-Hooking Hlastic Snells, “cateh every fish that bites.” Send for sample, For Trout on gut, 10c. each, Tic. per doz, For Bass on double gut, 12. each, $1 per doz. Highest premium at Centennial, 1576, and Franklin Institute, 1874. COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE, J. B. CROOK & CO., FIsHinG LACKLE. 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reduction. @reenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $15 40 $30, Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12. ? Hyeniine else in proportion. Goods sent C. 0. D. to all parts of the United States and Canadas. H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Trout Rods, full mounted, $80, formerly $50; other rods in proportion. ° Hvery Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mountet with my “ patent waterproof ferrnle,” and warranted agalnst imper- fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish. hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO ORDER. I was awarded 4 MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and 4aandsomest Reels ever made. Full line of FISHING TACELE always on hand, sor | Send for circular and price list, “ a na ee ee ee a a SES SSS SE eee eee ee ee eee ee i i eee SUCCHSSORS TO Of Every Description. HAVANA AND RIO JANEIRO. 48 Maiden Lane, N. Y, ANDREW CLERK & COQ. shing Tackle ABBEY &IMBRIE, NEW YORK, LONDON, REDDITCH, Send for Price List to Box 1,294, F SEUtnt NER‘'S ew Fluted iBait. - The best bait used for Bass and Pickerel Fishing Bass size, 75 cents; Pickere! size, $1 each, by mail post-paid, on receipt of price. Hagle Claw, for catch- ing Fish and Game, samples by mail, 35 and 75 cents. Send stamp for illustrated price list of Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods, FISH & SIMPSON, 132 NASSAU ST,, NEW YORK. NicBride Flies. MEDAL AND DIPLOMA FROM INTER- NATIONAL EXHIBITION, PA,, 1876, DECREED FOR *‘ EXCERDINGLY NEAT WORK WITH SOLIDITY OF CONSTRUCTION.” A fine assortment of FLIES for Trout, Salmon and Bass constantly on hand. Also Casting Lines. Flies carefully selected for the different seasons and waters. Goods promptly made to order from any pattern desired. Address Miss Sara J. McBride, Mumford, Monroe County, N Y. W. HOLBERTON, Sole Arent for New York City. J. F. MARSTERS, — Manufacturer of Superior Jy ARCHERY. "AUSAHOUV Ladies’ Lance wood bows, beautifully finished, plush-handle, horn-tipped. dark color; 4-foot, $2.50; 414-foot. $3.00; 5-foot, $2.50. Gent's,same as above, 5-foot, $3.50; 51%4-foot, $4.00; 6-foot, $450. Ladies Arrows, plain wood, three feathers; 24-inch, $1.50 per doz.; 25-inch, $1.75 per doz, Gent’s arrows, plain wood, three feathers, 25-inch, $1.75; 28-inch, $2 perdoz., Superior polished and painted, $2, $3, 34, $5, $6 perdoz. Ladies’ gloves with round tips, $1.25; gent’s, $1.50 each, Ladies’ arm-guards, with elastic, $1.25; gent’s, $1.50 each, Quivers for hold- ing arrows, with belt, $2 each. Straw targets, hand- somely painted, see above cut, 18-inch, $2; 21-inch, $2.50; 24-inch, $2.75; 80-inch, $4.50; 36-imch, $5. Ebony and rosewood box with quivers, 25c. 50c. The, each. Tassels, 50c. and 75¢, each; bow strings each, 40c.; best, 50c. Iron target Stands, $4 each, Archery Book of Rules by mail, 25c. Also on hand and for sale all the necessary woods and trimmings for amateurs to make their own bows. All the above goods are manufactured by me and are war- ranted. Goods sent C. O.'D, to all parts of the country. J. F. MARSTERS, 125 Nassau St., New York, and 55 Court 8t., Brooklyn. aug9 ti DINCEE SCRIBNER, Manufacturer of galmonand Trout Rods, Salmon and Trout Flies Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gafts, etc. Best Greenheart Rods at $9, $11 and $13 each, Waterloo Street, St. Jolus, N. B. jy12 6m. The Ludlow Trout Co. Will this year take from one to two million brook trout eggs (ready for shipment from Nov, 10 to Dec. 20) at lowest prices. Send for price list. Address B. FREEBURG, SurerinvenpEnt, Aug’ 2m“... Ludlow, McKean County, Pa, .) ne Sportsmen's Gods, BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W. SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON. Each article—coat, trousers, vest and hat—haye the name and manufacturer’s address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this im- print. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on re ceipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit, We make no discount except to the trade. We make but one quality, and that isthe very BES‘, The price of the suit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest and cholce of either cap with havelock, or hat. The material is of the best quality of duck, water- proofed by a patent process, The color is that known as ‘dead grass shade,” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in every way. OUR HUNTING SHOES, which are considered the best in use, are also sent by mail at an advance of 35 cents above the price $5.00 per pair. These shoes are mide to our special orderto match our suits, and the design of the Whole embraces the best point3 of the English and French equipments, combined with all necessary requiremenis for American service. Such a popularity as the ‘Boston Shooting Suit ”’ enjoys, has never been attained by any other similar garment in this country. It is in constant demand from all parts of America, and orders have been filled for Canada and England, es Soe clothing to England strikes us very much like send‘ng ‘coals to Newcastle,’ but the merits of the BOSTON SHOOTING SUITS have been heard of in the Old Country, and thafland of Bportsmen has Sent an order to Messra, Simmons & Son, which will doubtless be followed by many others.”’—Boston Paper. The author of ‘‘Tales of the Adlrondacks,” the: Rey. W. H. H. Murray, one of our moat enthusiastic: sportsmen, says of it: ““Wewere shown the other day a new waterproof sult, specially adapted for sporismen, designed and made up by Simmons & Son, of Boston, and to which we call the attention of all brethren of the out-door and shore-shooting frateroity, because it meets the demand of personal comfort and convenieice beyond anything of home manufacture seen by us be- fore. AS & sportstian, we give it our unqualified endorsement, aS combining the hest points of the English suits, andin addition skillfully adapted to the necessities of the American service, It i4 a most adinirable and satisfactory contrivance in color, style, waterproof quality and cupacity, The coat is a@ marvel in this latter respect.” The FOREST? AND STREAM says: THE, BOSTON SHOOTING Suir.—One of the most Successful manolacturers of waterproof shooting suits is the firm of G. W, Simmons & Son, Oak Hall, Boston, We had one of their suits on duty at Hunt- er’a Camp, at Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, It has grown gray in service, but is good for use vet. This suit is Knowa as the Boston Sheoting Suit,” im contradistinction no doubt, from the parments which are manufactured out West and at Washington, each of which has a local demand of its own. A leiter from San Francisco, Cal., says: G. W, Simmons d: Son = GENTLEMEN—I have this day reeeived the “Boxtor Shooting Suits” ordered from you on the 16th, My objectin writmg is almply to say that they came to hand by mail In perfect order, and T am Moré than satistied with each article, They are all, ifnot more, than represented in your afivertisement in FOREST AND STREAM, ‘hey supply a want long felt here, and we haye ne doubt many will be ordered, Iam obliged to you for sending by mait and thereby saving me several dollars, Enclosed please tind the money to repay you for postage, Yours very troiy, , A letter from Iowa says: * My suit was received thigr,M. It is entirely satisfactory in eyery way. Thanks for your promptness, A letter from Indiana says : DEAR SiRsS—The suite came this morning and gave great satisiaction., I would like to order nine more, Hundreds of testimonials could be added. [DIRECTIONS FOR MEASUREMENT, Around the breast. Inside seam of pantaloons. Around the waist. Size of head. Tnside of seam or coat Mention heightand weight sleeve. Price of Suit comp'ete, with choice of hat or cap, $13 Note again, the coat and vest are all double-seamed, each pocket being riveted at corners with copper rivets. French hunting buttons on coat and yest. Hach button-hole made of leather, The whole suit as described above is made of 10-02, army duck, water-proofed by a patent process, aad colored to the shade of dead grass. Hach suitdistinctly marked. For those who prefer, we makea hunter's coat, with sleeves attached tothe vest, Wemako but ove grade of suit, and that is the yery best in every par- ticular. : An illustrated circular, containing full description. of each garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application, Address G. W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mass, : SEND FCR OMRCDLAR, : = Se Base-Ball Catcher’s Mask, Now used by all the prominent catchers when p ay- ing behind the bat, We send samples, C. 0. D., for $8. Enclose stamp for the Athletes Journal, giving our latest prices of all goods in the sporting line, Address PECK & SNYDER, Munufacturers, Angié 3m 194 Nassau street, N. Y. COMPLETE OUTFITS FOR Camping, Shoeting & Fishing Fine fishing and shooting tackle, camp stoves, Jeather, rubber and canvas goods and enits for Bportsmen. Tent#, portable boats, moccasins, etc. AGENTS FOR THE FOX GUNS. ‘Fue best and strongest American ee yet made. Sole agent for the celebrated Mc ride fies Hat pberton’s fly rods, black bass and trout flies, an u jJength fly books; Purdy’s glass ball traps and buill’s- eye balls, etc. Seni ten cents for illustrated cata— logue, with rules for glass ball shooting, and hints on camping, shooting and fly-fishing for trout and black bass. W. HOLBERTON, P. O. Box 5,100, 102 Nassao strect, N.Y. ‘Ang23 ti. Gale's Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beach, Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used ; are eight feet high, seyen feet square at bottom, will lodge four persons; can be set vp or taken down and packed = in five minutes, making a bundle four feet long, of twebty-five pounds = weight. The pole in two parts, i8 joined er by & brass tube. They are wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and are the handiest and cheapest tents extant, Samples of goods and price list sent free, and the tent sent oe: Teceipt of price, or C,O.D, Prices from $10 to GALE & ©O., Boston, Mass. qiubligations. BINDERS. Get your fine books bound. Art Journal pound uniform te London publishers’ style, Picturesque America, Art Treasury of Germany and England Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, all illustrated works, music and magazines in the best puyles and lowest prices; done imtwo or three days if required. BR. WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street, “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED HXCLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS' HGGS, This magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo- gists, is mow in its third volume. It isreplete with all that is new or recent in EY ah and Oology, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birds and eggs. It is just the periodical for those Making collections of birds and eggs for scientific examination, as its columns are constantly furnish- ing descriptions of the eggs of new and rare species. TerMs—Forty cents a year, in advance. Speci- men copies and prospectuses only on reeeipt of _-Bhamp, Address, 8. L. WILLARD & CO., Oneida st., Utica, N. Y¥. LONC-RANCE RIFLE SHOOTING. A Complete History of the International Long-Range Matches, |873.1877—Com- plete Elcho Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N. BR. A, Etc., Etc, Agi tt jet FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN,” _ New York, Published by the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 1877, ——- CU AND STREAM. . : 0) RES" STODDARD’S CARTRIDGE LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING SEVEN DIFFERENT TOOLS, Cap Expeller, Recapper, Loader and Tube, Creaser, Cutter Crimper and Shell Extractor. NO. 10 NOW READY. Performing all the operations possible in the mantpulation of Paper or Metal Shells for Breech-Loaders, Length, 44 inches. Nickel Plated. Weight 10 ounees. All ihe operations are perfect, and suitable for any shell. \\ AWARDED BOTH MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AT CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION. PRICE, SG: Circulars sent on application. Send postal order or check to C. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock-Box 192, Washington, D. C. LIBERAL DISCOULT TO THE TRADE, THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy of the United States aml several Foreign Governments, All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, NM. Y. Gity. HENRY C, SQUIRES, No, 1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIRD DOOR FROM BROADWAY. xy UOpuo's JO TANNA a A AGENT FOR THE Celebrated Prize Guns —~ W. W. GREENER. TS Se eee eee ns haye been winners in every trial during the last three years, competing with all the first- eink ea kere jn England. Thesh oting ve every gun is guarauteed, and prices aa low as consisteut with od work, Guns built to exact order of Sportsmen. 1 keep the best selected stock of guns by all the other makers to be found in this city, including Scotf, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox, Marshall's new Glass Ball Trap, $5; three traps. $12. English chilled shot, all sizes and in any quantities. Agent for Dittmar powder. Compete outfits for hunting and camping. Best Breech-Loader ever offered in the United States for $35. Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Suits, and Camp Lounge Company. "SIRS ZOT Buv8eq 1876, presented by Mr. Purdy, beating all best Loudon makerie LST TUM un Winner of the Massive Silver Cupfin LYMAN’S PATENT BOW-FACING ROWING GHAR. This invention enables an Oarsman to see where he is going. Hesits with his face to the bow. Eyery Rower knows how awkward it 1s when pulling single, or as bow-oar in a crew, to haye to turn and Watch the course. By using this arrangement the Kower is brought into his proper position, and he can row ashe would drive. There is NO LOSS OF POWER. Send Yor circular, directions and opinions of Z WILLIAM LYMAN, Middlefield, Conn. 32 CORTLANDT STRERT. OFFICE IN NEW YORK, FEDWINSHACKETT, © PAINTING = EVERY ONE THEIR OWN PAINTER. ‘LATE OF tose 5 E. & C. HACKETT, Se —— tee STZGRACECHURCH STREET, LONDON, , 34 Lower Loveday street, Birmingham, England, igen PSE “Manufactarer and Importer of ~~ . c = Breech-Loading;Shot-Guns, Ae With all recent improvements, WN. B.—Pin-firé made central. Fitted with Engish rebound locks, self-lifting strikers, pistol-grp hands. Gens bored to shoot close, Cleaning, repriring, browning, etc, Orders from dealers promptly at- tended 10, Siem es ee sy aad 104 WILLIAM STREET, New York. - 50 Per Cent. Saved. We are manufacturing a very fine Pure eh mixed Paint, mixed in such a manner that any ordi- nary stable or farm hand can make as good a job eas as & painter can with paint mixed in the old way. This is because our paint does not set quick, and thus show marks of the brush. We sellit lower than materials can be houghtin the ordinary way, and pay freight in certain sized orders. Any gentleman wishing to paint up his buildings atsmall expense had better write, and have sent free our book. Address 260 Front street, INGERSOLL PAINT WORKS. ai - tf Sportsmen's Goods, HAMMOCKS FOR LAWNS Anp EXCURSIONS / Tents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettles, Rubber Blankets, Mosquito Nets, Lawn Settees, ete. Send for Illustrated Circular, G. WERSTER PECK, Manufacturers’ Agents, 110 Chambersst., N.Y. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Sporting Goods. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS & FISHING TACKLE, HUNTING AND pean SUITS, CAMPING ~ Bogardus’ Glass Ball Traps, $10.00; Glass Balls, per hundred, $2.40. Send $2.50 for our * Wasp ’reyolver, 22 cal. T shot: nickle-plate, warranted. Satisfaction guaranteed, 2" Send Stamp for Catalogue, WASHBURN & CO,, P.O. box 522, 66 JOHN STREET, N. Y, jei4, Amusements, Ete, Zoological Garden. FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, Cpenevery day. A large collection of Living Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. Admission 2 cents; children under twelve, 10 cents, jan6 ly 4 pets GREAT NEW YORE AQUARIUM, Broad- way and 36th street. Open dally from 9 A. M. to: Or. M. Beautiful Tropical Fishes and Anemones. Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians. Mwelve seals, sea lions, 15 sharks, 40 blow fishes, & hell-benders, and thousands of other curious marine creatures. Prof. Young, marvelous ventriloquist. Miss Lubin in submarine performances. Delig: tfal orchestral concerts. Feeding the animals and fishes and other entertaiments, Coney Island Aquarium now open for the summer. Highest Honors CENTENNIAL WORLD’S AIR, 1876. SHONINGER ORGANS. EPRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the: Judges if their Report, from which the following is an extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO/S exhibit as the best Instruments ata vrice rendering them possible to a large class of purvilusers, hay ug acom bination of Resetis and Belis, produeivg novel and pleasing effects, containing many desirable improye- ments, will stand longer in dry ur damp climate, .ese liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them to either +hrink, swell or split.” VEE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THiS RANK, This Medal and Award was granted affer the most fevere Competition of th# best maKera, before ore ef the mest competent juries ever assembled. New styles aud prices just issued, which are in ace cordance with our ule, the BES'T ORGANS for the least money. We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents, Tilustrated Catalognes mailed, postpaid, upon ap- plication to B. SHONINGER ORGAWN CO), 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, NEW HAVEN, CONN, Bound Volumes Forest and Stream. SEVENTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, Acomplete setof the FOREST AND STRHAMs- seven volumes, boulud han:isomély in cloth—a valn, able library for the spoitsr & can now be obtained on application to this oMfce. The perfett revolving NEW TROLL a SPOON. The besrin the world. If not to be fond at yuor U-hitg tackle stores, these spoons wil. be forwarded hy the manufacturer by mail. Price. $1 each. JUHN H. MANN, Syracuse, New Yo k- je28 0, 0. & B. ZETTLER, GUNSMITHS AND RIFLE GALLERY, 207 Bowery, New -4 Guns, Rifles. Ete. SPORT SMEN Will find a select assortment of Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, And all goods appertaining thereto, Special Attention is Invited to Our New SMITH’S PATENT REVOLVERS, In four sizes of #3, 32, $8 and 41-100 als, This new and elegant Arm combines simpliet durability, & perfect interchange of all ita fron, The most eritical inspection in process of manufae- ture, and with its patent improvements, make it the Most Desirable Revolver in the Market,” A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF MAYNARD RIFLES, SHOT GUNS, ETC, Send for Circular. FOWLER & FULTON, NO. 300 BROADWAY, N. Y. M. Fowner, HENRY FunToN, THREE BARRELED Breech-Loading Guns. (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) A new feature in the Sporting Line, Forms a light and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, erat Sportsmen the very thing so often wanted all kinds of shooting. PRICES. Three barrel, $75 to $250, Double barrel shot guns. ; Damascus barrel, $50 to $200, + Twist barrel, $25. SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR, W. H. BAKER & CO., Syracuse, N. Y. Sportsman’s Depot. (ESTABLISHED 1836.) First premium at World’s Fair at New York and Centennial Bxhibition, JOHN KRIDER, WN. _E. Cor. Second and Walnut Sts., Phila. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, ing Tackle, Rods, Reels, Lines, Hooks, Pies, Taare, Snoods, Artificial Bait, Fly Books, Mte., Etc. fe" Salmon, Bass and ‘Trout Flies Made to Order. ALSO “rider's” Celebrated Center Enamel Split and Gined Bamboo Rods. Birds’ Eggs and Birds’ pene in Great Varieties— in all its branches. i CE rasta Patent Dog Biscuits, ’ Repairing of all kinds. marly For Rifie and Shot Gun Praetice. DENNISON’S TARGETS, 25 to LOOO yds. range Target Pasters and Score. Cards. ALSO Targets & Pads For testing the pattern and penetration of SHOT GUNS. Sold by Dealers in Sporting, Goods. On receipt of Ten Cents a 10Q-yd. Target will be sent by mail, with Circular, con aining Major Henry Fulton's RULES FOR PRIVATE PRACTICE, by DENNISON & CO. 198 BROADWAY, NEW YORE, Septé 3m. DECOYS. _ M.. Cc. WELD, * Manufacturer of Decoy Ducks, Blacks and Mal- 1 ard, 16 inches lony; 50 cents each; nice ones, 87 MANHATTAN ST., Rochester, N. Y. cae hel eae a = Fite BE EK. THOMAS, JR., GUNS, PISTOLS, SPORTING Goons, ) 174 South Clark Street, “cago, TH, W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. Awarded at the Centennial Wxhibition, iy for excellence of workmanship and ma- } terial in their Premier Quality and medium grades, Their New Patent Triplex Lever Grip Action and Com- pensating Lump. The attention of Sportsmen is requested to the above new action. Its superior strength and solidity impart greatly improved Bhooting powers. Hard pane be- ing the desideratum required, is ob- tained by this powerful gun. Prices of the New Triplex Lever Grip, $175, $225 to $400, Marked the Triplex 10-bores extra. Our highest grade is as usual ~( _) TRIPLEX, [Extract from FOREST AND STREAM, New York, December 26, 1876, Contributed by one of the Judgea of Awards of Guns at the Centennial:] "This action (The Triplex Lever Grip) combines ia the highest degree stren; and simplicity, and must rapidly secure Ha caval of all who test its merits, aS ai Pe COMPENSATING LUMP. Strongly recommended. It is invaluable, and should be ordered on every gun. Costs about $19 extra. Choke-bores, medium or full. Our guns to be had of the principal SceulerNin the: toate, CU. PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England. Ee ee ees 2A) ,, Paper and Metallic Shells FOR Lb ie ee Breech-Loading Shot Guns, Mannufactnred by the UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., BRIDGEPORT, CONN. us | : i} THH STURTEVANT SHELLS are the easiest reloaded. Do not have to unserew the head nor use an awl to remove the exploded caps. THA PATENT MOVABLE ANVILS made of steel] wire, will not bend or break. THE BERDAN PATENT SHELLS, new model, with Hobbs’ patent waterproof primers, never miss fire, and are hi Wh ses by all that have used them, APER SHELLS,—By tepeated experiments and great outlay for improved materials, and machinery made ex- okies y for the purpose, we can now warrant our BROWN APER SHHLLS equal to any imported, They are sure fire, and will not burst in the gun. ee of any of the dealers in sporting materials for the U. M C. Co.'s Shells, Not sold at retail by the manufacturers, ’ ““ St. Louis Conical Base Paper Shell.” Having made important improvements in our Shell, we can safely recommend them as equal, if not superior, in quality to any Paper Shell manufactured in this country or in Europe, ane the advantages claimed for these Shells, are; A saving of 25 per cent, in the use of powder; also the great decrease in recoil. The sizes made are No. 10—25, 27%, and 3 inches; No. 12—234, 2%, and 27¢ inches. Longer ‘“uey arenot mailable. Sample, 100, sent by expresson receipt of $1.15 ST. LOUIS ONICAL BASE SHELL Shells one Hey alse a ae COSL, for No. 12; $1.30 for No. 10. Factory and office, No, 2,239De Kalb street, St, Louis, Mo. St. Louis Patent Shell Manufacturing Company. Capt. Bogardus’ Patent Glass Ball Trap and Rough Balls. These Traps and Balla patented by Bogardus and used by him many thousand times, proves them to be just what is wanted by all SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND AMATEURS. @ THE PATENT ROUGH BALL—The only Ball that will break sure When hit by shot. Use none but the best. Every ball marked. Patented April 10, 1877; Traps, March 13, 1877. Geo. E. Hart & Co., NEWARK, N. J. TRADE SUPPLIED, HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. We call the attention of the fraternity to the above trap, claiming to be the ne plus ultra, It combines compactness With durability, and is arranged, by a swivel on the bed-plate, tothrow a ball in any direction or at any elevation un- known to the shooter, a screen preyent- Ing his seeing the direction in which the trap is set. The spring, a8 the cut will show, is made of 4 steel rod or wire, bent spirally at the point of attachment, thus receiving the concussion its entire length, and pre- venting breakage. PRICE S10. FOR SALE BY i BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, Co SSeS 337 BROADWAY, NEW YORE, i ‘ifies that I have used évery trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, for Gutaoline sad ane touHon of its Operation, superior to them all, and take pleasure in recommending the ‘‘Champion to sporting clubs and my friends, (Signed) RA A. PAINE, Aug ly — EEN Abe. E.G peal Sah = lled. Can bore to =—— make any pattern order- =e, from 4 cylinder toa = ful) choke. Muzzle-loaders altered to breech-loaders, with 3ame action as new gops. Barrels bored to shoot close and strong. Price $45. Re-boring and repairing breech-loading shot-cuns done end and in the very ee re ner, Send for new price list to CHARLES GREEN, 3 West Main St., Rochester, N. Y. Sportsmen's Goolls, W. H. HOLABIRD, — : Manufacturer of Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, Valparaiso, Ind. Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat, Vest, Pante and Cap, $10. No, 1 Shooting Coats, water- proof and first-class in every particular, sent,.by Inai! post-paid, $6. Ff ola °ird’s New Game Bag; weighs 12 onnces. The M st convenient and coolest garment ever offereu to Sportsmen. Can he used in place of a Coat; room for 5) shells and % snipe or quail; by erolabled’s New Cartridge’ ¥. i Atty olabird’s New Cartridge Vest, ea ity for shells; simple and admiraple for oat Shooting + $2.50. Fine Linen, Corduroy and Fustiean suita made to order im the neatest and most desirable style. Send 25 cents for my book on ep Breaking and Catalogue of goods. Money refunded if not satisfied, W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. Ask your gun desler for Holabird's goods, jyiz tt NO MORE BROKEN CLASS! Paine & Ho'berton’s composition balls can be used in any trap. Patent applied for, and every day places to prac- These balls come packed 300 in & barre W. HOLBERTON, Sole Agent, P. 0. Box 5,109. 102 Nagsau Street, N. ¥. Aug 23 This Hatis made of waterproof duck, dead grass color, and in the same style as Hast India Hats ; is the coolest and best yet offered to sportsmen. Absolute Guarantee against Sunstroke, For sale by all dealers in aportsmen's goods, or aoe ns mail, securely packed, postage prepaid, rice $3. 4 Address, THOMSON & SON, 301 Broadway, New York, P. u box 1,016. Send stamp for illustrated catalogue of ila men’s goods. 22 tf Yachting Suits U. 8. NAVY STANDARD BLUE FLANNEL. Shirts, $3.50; Pants $2.50; Capa, $1. Write for descriptive catalogue. GEO. C. HENNING, Washington City. Founded July 4, 1808. Thos. W. Sparks, Shot & Bar Lead MANUFACTURER. Office 121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Magic Lanterns and Stereopticans. E & H.T, ANTHONY & GCO., 591 Broadway, »_N. Y., opposite Metropolitan. Stereoscopes and Views: Graphoscopes, Chromos and Frames; Albums, Photographs of Gelsbrittes, Photographio Transparencies, Oonyex Glass, Photo ‘aphic Ma- terials. Awarded First Premium at Vienna and Philadelphia. dce2s B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Agnaria Greenhouse and Aquarium Cement, and dealer in Fish Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, and aquaria stock of all descrip- lions, Canaries, Cages, Rusti: Baskets, Bird Houses, Sea Sheils, eic., wholessie and retail, Nos. 11} to.18 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Murray St. New York, N.Y. ; . Terie, Pour telines a ee a y Pen Covts a Copy. SPORTSMAN’S NEW YORK, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1877. JOU R ee —— es Volume 9.—WNo, 8, No, 111 Fulion St., N, ¥. Selected, INDIAN SUMMER. ‘ EAR Maud, I hear across the morn The bluejay calling in the corn. Oh, in my heart I tread, to-day, Along our old, cool, woodland way And hear within the shadows still The agorns dropping on the hill. - A hawk sails by on silent wings ; ; : The far, low whirr of partridge wings : Comes a faint ripple on the air; “Tis restiul silence everywhere; So still, that from the maple’s crown I hear the red leaves eddying down. A gleam of silver far away The viver lies asleep to-day ; The single shallop loitering by Seems poised between the wave and sky All haste is rounded into calm, And earth and sky are swathed in balm. South Amegican RMeniniscences, Seu. ad Paper. rom the beautiful bay on which it is situated; this, in turn, first time on New Year’s Day, 1531, the béautiful sheet of water in which he had anchored to be | the debouchment of a river, he bestowed upon it the name ‘lege to have allowed the former to usurp it. Besides its extreme beauty of location, Rio possesses a cli- | the hottest montlis the thermometer rarely rises above 90° i h., | am told, and it is tempered by the cool sea breeze that hie earth from early night-fall until dawn. Neither does it present any resemblance to our northern cities with their even 5 Sites; there are no compact brick walls, dingy roofs and tall r sque shape, which shoot up in different directions, leav- ‘img between them flat intervals of greater or less extent. Along their bases and up their sides stand rows of buildings whose whitened walls and green-tiled roofs are in happy con- a st with the deep green foliage that always surrounds and equently embowers them. k _ The morning following our adyent upon the bosom of the beauteous Nictherhoi, as many as can obtain the desired per- jission crowd into the stern sheets of the cutter for theshore. At the landing we are surprised at the prozressiveness of our South American brethren, for we land upona quay of hewn granite, built to endure for ages, which effectually takes the conceit from the New Yorker, who would fain believe that Gotham embodies all things desirab!e; we can but think of the meanness and squalor of our own wharves, and onr eyes become opened 10 the disgust so often expressed by foreigners for its marine environment. Here our ears are saluted by a fonfusion of tongues that ceriainly rivals if it does not suv- I pass the disturbance supposed to have been made one morning 4,174 years—tI like to be exact, you see—presious in Assyria, Portuguese, German, French and Hygiish all salate our ears, olen in the highest possible key, with accompaniments of ice oaths and intermingling of, I should judge, a dozen or more Afvican d'r/ectr. As we look around the Largo de Paco we see not only a ced diversity of costumes but cf race as well, thovgh the an p2ems to predomiaate. Nunibers of (hem ave group- : around ihe fountain for the purpose of Odtairing the waier ng from a dozen pipes, which hey bvar off in tubs or Is 2900 ibeir heads; for the residences of Rio are not ' ibe mains. - ; J Y‘hers sit upon the benches beside iheir baskets and stands ‘se, while around them siand a chattering group a : Fy HE beautiful cit of San Sebastian is better known as ‘t Rio,” or Rio de Janeiro, obtaining the latter name yeccived its appellation from De Louza, who entered it for the Hrroneously supposing | whicliit now bears: ‘‘Riyer of January.” The aboriginal fitle of the estuary of the Atlantic is Wietherhot—Concealed Water—which is so appropriate that it seems almost a sacri- | mate incomparable for salubrity. It is unsurpassed; even in ’ sin at 11 A. m., followed by the delicious zephyrs that fan a imneys, but it is diversified by hills’of irregular but pictu- seeking its fod, a who seem to esas thought or care but for - 7 a7 of a 7 ; ¢ the moment. Moving to and fro are numerous blacks, their heads burdened with various pieces of merchandise, such as at homie would demand a dray, and whose weight seems to pre- clude the possibility of their being otherwise moved. A quar- tette of stalwart fellows moye off at a trot with a grand piano, while a train of nearly naked coffee-carriers rush by in full song with sacks of the succulent berry which would cause a stalwart man to stagger under if borne upon the back or in the arms. The habit of bearing burdens upen the head ap- pears to have strengthened the muscles of the neck and shoul- ders, and imparted the erect grace and dignity of attitude and moyement for which the Mina blacks are so celebrated. Here, foo, we see the old palace which gives to the square its name, exhibiting a long forgotten and heavy style of architecture, with balustraded windows and stuccoed walls. Though used asa residence for the viceroys in the days of Portuguese su- premacy, it is now abandoned to more public uses, being occu- pied by various public offices. Close by is the Royal Chapel, and adjoining, the Chapel of ‘‘Our Lady of Mount Carmel,” now metamorphosed into a Cathedral. One of the finest streets of the city is the Rua Direita open- ing out of the Largo de Paco. It is wide and well paved with square stone blocks, said to have been brought from Great Britain. With its busy throngs, the numerous omnibuses end carriages, negro water-carriers and express wagons, the Rua Direita presents as lively a scene—though more diverse in character, ag our own Broadway. It is in marked contrast to many of the streeis, which are mere thoroughfares, the cariiage-way being but six feet in width, with the gutter in the middle and full two feet below the curb, thus»precluding the possibility of two vehicles passing each other. To the stranger this difficulty seems insurmountable, hut it does not present so great an interference to travel as imagined, Vehicles are allowed to traverse these streets only in one direction, which is indicated on the corners with great dis- tinclness under the name of the sireet itself, obliging the driver of a vehicle, if he desires to retrace his steps, to drive around a square. “who would bell the cat.” Now the idea was not a new one being almost as old as the deluge, and like that famous in‘ro- duction of hydropathy, liable to kill more than it cured. The ancient Greeks had held the same idea, but it. so far reais lacked confirmation or negation by experiment. At lasta lep- ero of some fifty years of age, and who had been aftlicted half a score of years, offered himself as a sacrifice, doubtless fee!- ing that death had no pangs greater than the mental and bod- ily sufferings entailed by his malady. The serpent being pro- cured, the patient thrust his hand into the cage in which it was confined, but it shrank from the outsttetched member, and when cornered would only lick the hand, refusing to strike. At last the patient grasped the reptile, squeezing it forcibly, when its poisonous fangs were imbedded at the base of the finger. So quickly was it done, and so little sensation was there in the diseased member that the victim was uncon- scious of the act until his attention was called to the tiny crop of blood that marked the insertion of the serpents angs. __ Slowly the toxic effects of the poison made themselves man- ifest, though seemingly retarded by the disease; before twen- ty-four hours had elapsed the relief predicted by the charlatan had been received, the victim was—dead. —__—.¢-—______ INTRODUCTION AND SUCCESSION OF VERTEBRATE LIFE IN AMBERICA.* Br O. 0. Marsa, PRESIDENT OF THE BIOLOGICAL SECTION OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, Fourts PAPE. HE Ungulates are the most abundant Mammalsin the Tertiary, and the most important, since they include a great variety of types, some of which weean trace through their yarious changes down to the modified forms that repre- sent them to day. Of the various divisions in this comprehen- Sive group, the Perissodactyle, or odd-toed Ungulates, are evidently the oldest, and throughout the Hocene are the pre- vailing forms. Although allof the Perissodactyles of the earlier Tertiary are more or less generalized, they are still quite distinct from the Artiodactyles, evenat the hase of the Hocene. One family, however, the Coryphodontide, which is well repre- sented at this horizon, both in America and Burope, although essentially Perissoductyle, possesses some characters which point toa primitive Ungulate type from which the present orders have been evolved, Among these characters are the diminutive brain, which in size and form approaches that of the Reptiles, and also the five-toed feet from which all the yarious forms of the mammalian foot bave been derived. Of this family, only a single genus, Coryphodon. (Bathmodon), is known, but there were several distinct species, They were the largest mammals of the lower Kocene, some exceeding in size the existing Tapirs. In the middle Eocene, West of the Rocky Mountains, a re- markable group of ungulates makes its appearance. These animals nearly equaled the Elephant in size, but had shorter limbs. The skull was armed with two or three pairs of horn- cores, and with enormous canine tusks. The brain was pro- portionally smaller thanin any other land mammal. "The feeg had five toes, and resembled in their general structure those of Coryphodon, thus indicating some affinity with that genus. These mammals resemble in some respects the Perissodactyles, and in others the Proboscidians, yet differso widely from any known Ungulates, recent or fossil, that they must be regarded as forming a distinet order, the Dinacerata. Only three genera are known, Dinoceras, Dinoceras and Uintatherium, bat quite a number of species have been described. During the later part of the middle Eocene, these animals were very abundant for a short time, and then became extinct, leaying apparently nd successors, unless possibly we haye in the Proboscidians their much modified descendants. Their genetie connection with the Coryphodonts is much more probable, in view of what we now know of the two groups. Besides these peculiar Mammals, which are extinct, and mainly of interest to the Biolomist, there were othersin the early Tertiary which remind us of those afi present living aroundus. Whena student in Germany some twelve years ago, | heard a world-renowned Professor of. Zoology gravely inform his pupils that the Horse was a sift of the Old World tothe New, and was entirely unknown in America until in- troduced by the Spaniards. After the lecture, | asked him whether no earlier remams of horses had been found on this Continent, and was told in reply that the reports to that effect were too unsatisfactory to be presented as facts in science, This remark led me, on my return, to examine the subject myself, and I haye since unearthed, with my own hands, not less than thirty distinct species of the horse tribe, in the Ter- tiary deposits of tha West alone; and it is now, | think, gener- ally admitted that America is, after all, the true hos of the Horse, 1 can offer you no better illustration than this of the advance vertebrate paleontolozy has tmade during the last decade, or of the important contributions to this progress which our Rocky Mountain region has supplied. The oldest representative of the horse, at present known, is the diminutive Hokippus from the lower Hocene. Several species have been found, all about the sizeof afox. Like most of the early mammals, these Ungulates had forty-four teeth, the molars with short crowns, and quite distinct in form from the premolars. The ulna and the fibula were entire and distinct, and tnere were four well developed toes and a rudi- ment of another on the fore feet, and three toes behind. In the structure of the feet, and in the teeth, the Mohippus indicates unmistakably that the direct ancestral line to the modern horse has already seperated from the other Perissodactyles. In ths next higher division of the Kocene, another genus ( Orohippus) makes its apperance, replacing Hohippus, and showing a great- er, although still distant, resemblance to the Equme type. The rudimentary first digit of the forefoot has disappeared, and the last prentolar has gone over tothe molar series. Orohipogne was but little larger than’ Hohippus, and in most other respects very similar, Several species have been found in the same hori- ® Delivered before the American Asaociation for the Advancement of Science, at Nashville, Tenn., Aug 31, 18t7. ved during the upper Rocena with j LON Dut =) i ; > the pase Of the Miocene,in the Brontotherium beds, we ind a third closely allied genus, Mesohippus, which is about as large as a sheep, and one stage nearer the horae, There are only three toes and a rudimentary splint bone on the fore feet, Bid three toes behind. ‘T'woof the premolar teeth are quite like the molars, The ulna is nolonger distinct, or the fibula entire, and other characters show en, that the transition is advancing. In the upper Miocene, Mesohippus is not found, butin its place a fourth form, Miohippus, continues the line. This genus is near the Anchitertwn of Europe, but presents several important differences. The three toes in each foot are more nearly of a size, and a rudiment of the fifth metacarpal bone is retained. All the Known species of this genus are Jarger than those of Mesohippus, and none pass above the Miocene. : The genus Protokippus of the lower Pliocene, is yet more equine, and in some of its species equaled the ass in size. There are still three toes on each foot, but only the middle one, corresponding to the single toe of the horse, comes to the ground. This genus resembles most nearly the Hipparion of Hurope. In the Pliocene, we have the last stage of the series before reaching the horse, in the genus Pliohippus, which has lost the small hooflets, and in other respects is very equine. Only in the upper Pliocene, does the true Hguts appear, and complete the genealogy of the Horse, which in the Post-Ter- tiary roamed over the whole of North and South America, and soon after became extinct, This occurred long before the dis- coyery of the Continent by Europeans, and no stisfactory reason forthe extinction has yet been given. Besides the characters I have mentioned, there are many others, in the skeleton, skull, teeth, and brain of the forty or more inter- mediate species, which show that the transition from the Hocene Hohippus to the modern Mguus, has taken place in the order indicated,and I believe the specimens now at New Haven will demonstrate the fact to any anatomist. They certainly carried prompt conviction to the first of anatomists, who was the honored guest of the Association a year ago, whose genius had already indicated the latergencalogy of the horsein Europe, and whose own researches so well qualified him to appreciate the evidence here laid beforehim. Did time permit, I might give you at least a probable explanation of this marvelous change, but justice to the comrades of the horse in his long strugele for existence demands that some notice of their efforts should he placed on record. Besides the Horse and his congeners, the only existing Peris- sodactyles are the Rhinocerosand the Tapir. The last is the oldest type, but the Rhinoceros had near allies throughout the Tertiary ; and, in yiew of the continuity of the equine line, it is well worth while to attempt to trace his pedigree. At the bottom of the Eocene, in our Western lake-basins, the tapiroid genus Helaletes is found, represented by numerous small mam- majs hardly larger than the diminutive horses of that day. In the following epoch of the Eocene, the closely allied Hyrachyus was one of the mostabundantanimals. This genus was nearly related to the Lophiodon of Europe, and in its teeth and skeleé- ton strongly resembled the living Lapir; whose ancestry, to this point, seems to coincide with that of the Rhinoceros we are considering. Strangely enough, the Rhinoceros line, be- fore it becomes distinct, separates into two branches. In the upper part of the Dinoceras Beds, we have the genus Colono- ceras, which is really a Hyrachyus with a transverse pair of very rudimentary horn-cores on the nasal bones. In thelower Miocene west of the Rocky Mountains, this line seems to pass on through the genus Diceratheriwm, and in the higher ‘Miocene this genus is well represented. Some of the species nearly equaled in size the existing Rhinoceros, which Dice- ratherium strongly resembled. The main difference between them is a most interesting one. ‘he rudimentary horn-cores on the nasals, seen in Colonoceras, are in Diceratherium de- veloped into strong bony supports dor horns, which were placed transversely, as in the Ruminants, and not on the median line, ag in all existing forms of Rhinoceros. In the Pliocene of the Pacific Coast, a large Rhinoceros has been dis- covered, which may be a descendant of Dicerutherium, but as the nasal bones have not been found, we must wait for further evidence on this point, Returning nowto the other branch of the Rhinoceros group, which left their remains mainly East of the Rocky Mountains, we find that all the known forms are hornless. The upper Eocene genus Amynoden is the oldest known Rhinoceros, and by far the most generalized of the family. The premolars are all unlike the molars, the four canines are of large size, but the inner incisor in each jaw is lost, in the fully adult animal. The nasals were without horns. There were four toes in front, and three behind. The genus Hyracodon, of the Mioceue, which is essentially a Rhinoceros, has a full set of incisor and canine teeth; and the molars are so nearly like those of its predecessor Hyrachyus, that no one will question the transformation of the older into the newer type. Hyracodon, however, appears to be off the true line, for it has but three toes in front, In the higher Miocene beds, and possibly with Hyracodon, occurs a larger Rhinoceros, which has been referred to the genus Aceratherium. ‘This form has lost the canine and one incisor above, and two in- cisors below. In the Pliocene are several species closely re- lated, and of large size. Above the Pliocene in America, no vestiges of the Rhinoceros have been found, and our American forms doubtless became extinct at the close of this period, The Tapir is clearly an old American type, and we have seen that, in the Hocene, the genera Helaletes and Hyrachyus were so strongly tapiroid in their principal characters, that the main line of descent probably passed through them. It is remarkable that the Miocene of the West, so gréatly developed as itis on both sides of the Rocky Mountains, should have yielded but a few fragments of tapiroid mammals, and the same is true of the Plivcene of that resion. In the Miocene of the Atlantic Coast, too, only a few imperfect specimens have been found. These forms all apparently belong to the genus Tagirarus, although most of them have been referred to Lophiodon, a lower Hocene type. In the Post-Tertiary, a true Taprus was abundant, and its remains have been found in various parts of North America. Theline of descent, al- though indistinct through the middle and upper Tertiary, was doubtless continuous in America, and several species exist at present, from Mexico southward. It is worthy of notice that the species North of the Isthmus of Panama ap- pear all to be generically distinct from those of South America. In addition to these three Perissodactyle types which, as the fittest, have alone survived, and whose lineage I have endeay- ored to trace, there were many others in early Tertiary times. Some of these disappeared with the close of the Eocene, while others continued, and assumed strange specialized shapes in the Miocene, before their decline and extinction. One serieg of the latter deserves especial mention, as it includes one of "the most interesting families of our extinct animals. Among in the lower Hocene is Li , & true Th pa Re rin i no Fi with 2 d b one | —— ‘ from fragments of the his fen is well repre- sented, form, Paleosyops. Tn the upper Eocene, both have left the field, and 8 gated, andhad a transverse pair of large horn-cores on the maxillaries, in front of the orbits, like the middle pair in Dinoceras. There were four toes in front, and three behind, and the feet were similar to those of the Rhinoceros. ‘There are four genera in this group, Brontotherium ; Dieonodon ; Menodus ( Titwnotherium) ; and Megacereps, which have been found only in the lowest Miocene, east of the Rocky Moun- tains. In the higher Miocene heds of Oregon, an allied genus, Chaticotherium, takes its appearance. It is one stage further on in the transition, and perhaps a descendant of the Bronto- theride ; but here, sa far as now known, the line disappears, It is a suggestive fact, that this genus has now been found in Western America, China, India, Greece, Germany and France, indicating thus, as I believe, the path by which many of our ancient mammals helped to people the so-cal ed Old World. (To be continued.) SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To Our Customers and the Public: In reply to the damaging reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘ dealers” who are unable to compete with us at our reduced prices, we haye issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bissett & Matirson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. fish Culture. FISH CULTURE IN MINNESOTA. —[Ade. See the $5,000 appropriation by the Legislature, a step forward has been taken in this State. A most judicious selection of capable men was made in chosing Dr. Robt. O. Sweeny and Wm. Golcher, Hsq., as Fish Commissioners. The first named gentleman is a scientist of no mean attain- ments, anda close student in all departments of natural his- tory. Mr. Golcher is well known in England and America as & gun maker whose mechanical abilities have been in- herited through many generations. But his proclivities are also fishwise, and haying retired from a life of active and profitable business, he enters into his new labors with ardor. Just at present they are utilizing. a portion of the State appro. priation in constructing hatching houses and ponds near St Paul. A few days ago Mr. Hallock, the editor of this journal, who was then in Minnesota, took occasion toinspect the works in their rudimentary state, and expressed himself gratified with the choice of location and the plan of the works, in which much progress has already been made. ‘Che water is of a temperature of 50 degrees, issuing in dozens of little rivulets from the base of a bluff of sand at least 70 feet high, pure and thoroughly filtered. These little riyvulets are gathered into a stone reservoir already constructed, and their aggregate makes a head of water sufficient for mill purposes. The works occupy 4 terrace af the foot of the bluff, and the natural for- mation of the adjacent ground makes the work of construct- ing ponds and races very easy and inexpensive. The outlook is over a broad meadow flanked by woeded hills, while the contiguous country is broken and rocky. The commissioners are now laying out drives through the premises so as to make the hatching house grounds attractive as a park, the principal features of which will be adefile, a cave, and some curious rocks shaped like toadstools overhanging the road. The hatching house is forty feet square; the overseer’s house 40x18, two stories, rustic, with verandas, ete., both nearly completed. Altogether the establishment is one of the most romantic we have seen, and promises to blossom ont in auseful and satisfactory work. Minnesota is a natural fish producing country, but its trout, bass and pike are disappear- ing rapidly, and need to be replenished at once. To do this we look toward the hatching house and the competent State Fish Commissioners. Fe ae MassAcuuserrs.—The Chairman of the Lynn Board of Fish Commissioners has received a communication from the Fish Commissioners of the town of Wakefield stating that the stocking of Saugus River with alewives was now an assured success, and that the young fish were at present rapidly work. ing down from the pond in Wakefield to the sea. New York—Catskill is to have a fish hatchery. The necessary grounds and springs have been leased of John Goodwin, and a house 20x25 ft. is to be erected, W SALMON IN THE Rrionevizv.— Halifax, Nova Scotia. Aug. 21.—Hditor Forest and Stream—I subjoin copy of a letter just received from the Fisheries Department, at Ottawa; Canada, which will be interesting, as showing the amount of success in the direction of the labors of the U. §. Fish Com. mission in stocking Lake Champlain and its tributaries with salmon, Yours truly, Spzvozr F, Barrp, Canada, Ottwwa, Aug. 22.—Dear Sir—It having come io | the knowledge of this department that salmon had been | Simmer in set traps opposite the town of St. John. eS Re ——_—_—_— enn caught in the Richelieu River, I immediately instituted in- quiries into the matter, and succeeded in eliciting the follow- ing information: ‘Twelve young salmon were caught this Hight of these were liberated alive, the other four were wounded. They weighed about a halfa pound each. At the same lime and at the same place a young salmon two years old was caught in a seine and liberated. No salmon were seen in the neighborhuod after the 18th of July. Trusting the above: might prove of interest, I have directed our fishery officer to keep a sharp lookout and let us know any further information they might ascertain. These fish, I presume, are the fry placed in Lake Champlain by the Vermont Fish Commis- sioners, Yours very truly, 8. P. Banszr, Psor, 8. F. Baten. dlatural History. For Forest and Stream and Red and Gun, HABITS OF THE RUFFED GROUSE, | READ, doubtless in common with thousands of your read- ers, Mr, Whitehead’s article on Grouse, in Soribner's, and noticed the inaccuracy of his statement that they strut up and down a log and beat it with their wings. But it strikes me that Mr. Murdock, in his strictures on the article, commits far greater errors than those he seeks to correct, It is true that the bird does not always select a hollow log, but that he frequently does so I can testify. I haye found them on pines four feet in diameter, and as hollow asa barrel. I have also seen them drum on the root of a standing tree, and once shot one off a huge granite boulder, But these are exceptions. Ninety-nine out of every hundred select a fallen tree, and almost always a. pine, eyen where hemlock and other down frees are more numerous, As for the statement that the grouse will drum ‘‘wherever he happens to be,” nothing could well be more at variance with the facts. When wholly undisturbed in his native woods, the grouse returns to the same log year after year; and in the wilds of Maine, where brood after brood is reared without ever seeing the face of man, I have seen drumming logs which bore the appearance of having been used for that purpose for a quarter of a cen- tury. But the bird has a wonderful faculty of adapting itself to the changes which are necessary for self-preservation in the vicinity of civilization; and near villages, where scarcely a day passed without their being hunted by troops of boys, I have known one of these birds to have half a dozen drumming logs, running or flying from one to the other, and neyer drumming twice successively on the same log, This very precaution might prove its destruction, as if would only be necessary to wait at one of the logs till he visited it in tum; but, fortunately for the bird’s preservation, the average American boy is not a very. close observer in natural history, and does not discoyer the trick. In regard to its drumming not; being a love call, I have only to say that in more than a score of instances I have seen the female fly directly to the log to join the male, besides witnessing two desperate fights between the drummer and an intruder, the female, mean- while, sitting placidly by within twenty feet of the combat- ants. I also have shot two females while drumming. From one of these logs I had shot the male two mornings before, and from the other the same thing had been done by a com- panion, as I afterward learned. Although I have repeatedly known them to do the same thing since, | never repeated the blunder, as I speedily learned to distinguish their drumming: from that of the male, it being performed with much less pre- cision ; rather a sort of fluttering several times repeated. As for this autumn drumming, I have shot scores—I might almost say hundreds—of them while thus engaged, and haye always found the birds shot to be young males. The expla- nation has always seemed to me yery simple: The bird has reached maturity, its sexual instincts are awakened, and it drums, before learning the proper season, which goes to prove it a ‘love note” instead of operating against it, else they would drum at all seasons. In regard to their night drum- ming, I have observed that it takes place either in very dark, fogey or drizzly nights, or inthe brightest moonlight, as when the glorious harvest moon of October floods the forest clades with a radiance almost equal to the light of day, the former instance I have always supposed that the bird was be- lated, and unable fo reach its roosting ground, owing to the sudden approach of darkness, and in the latter was deceived by the brightness of the moon, I now wish to notice a remarkable habit indulged in by cer- tain males of this species at rare intervals, and whieh has néver to my Knowledge been noticed by any naturalist. Once while partridge hunting whena mere boy [ descried at some distance ahead of me, in an old ‘‘logsing road,” a strange looking bird, apparently without head or tail, and almost perfectly round in appearance. ‘To shoot it was the work of an instant, and running to get it I was almost petrified with astonishment fo pick up an ordinary cock partridge. I was acquainted with an old hunter, a close observer of the habits of all kinds of game, and to him I went with my story. He informed me that what I had seen and shot was a ‘* King Partridge ;” thatin forty years of hunting he had only seen three or four, and that years would probably elapse before I would see another, Jt was quite true; it was at least ten years; and in the meantime I had grown to man’s estate and had discarded my shot gun for a rifle and was deer hunting ‘*on the leaves” one October when I next saw the “ King Partridge.” This time, you may be sure, I did not fire at it, but crept cautiously as near as [thought prudent without alarm- ing the bird. The more I looked at it the greater became my curiosity, and I determined to see what effect my appearance would have on it, Itherefore stepped out in plain sight. As it paid not the slightest attention tome I walked within twenty twenty feet of if andexaminedit at my leisure, Every feather was perfectly erect, pointing if anything, forward of a perpen- dicular. The tail was spread out to its utmost extent, and laid forward almost flat on its back. Its neck was drawn in, so that when the bird was viewed, ew profile, its head was en= tirely invisible, its ruff extending far beyond it. Its wings were slightly extended and drooping, so that the points just touched the leaves, and about every half minute it made a little dart forward about two feet, exactly like an old gobbler, except that it hopped with both feet like a robin, an during i a ee 144 the two hours in which I chased it round I could not get it to move in any other manner. There were half a dozen more ordinary grouse, male andfemale, in the fiock, all of which had retired to a safe distance on my approach, leaving their ‘king’ alone. He'was very loth to take wing, but by run- ning up and actually kicking so near as to nearly touch him, L forced him to take flight several times. He would fly about ten rods, and on alighting immediately assume the same po- sition. After following him till T was tired I shot him, and submitted him to a careful examination. His plumage was remarkably profuse and perfect, theruff very large and glossy, showing beautifully green in the sunlight ; the tail one-fourth Jonger than in ordinary birds, and showing reddish bars across it instead of the lighter colors usually seen; but I have fre- quently shot them, haying the same peculiarity. T have seen two,more since:then ;one only two years ago, which, after following it around for nearly three hours, with exactly the same results as I have already described, I left in ai not having the heart to killit. I have only to add that haye given a perfectly faithful description without the slight- exaggeration, having in fact an utter contempt for any per- son whowilfully attempts to mislead in matters pertaining to natural history. PENOBSCOT. San Francisco, Seni. T. Be BATS AND BAT CAVES IN TEXAS, UMEROUS bat caves are in Texas, in the limestones of the gilurean, carboniferous and creataceous formations being mostly west, northwest and north of Austin. In these caves the bats stay during the day, coming forth about sunset and returning a little before or about daybreak in the morning. In the northwest part of Bumet county, about one mile from the Colorado River, atan elevation of about 1,500 feet above the sea, there. is a very Jarge batcaye ina hard, dark limestone, destitute of fossil, but probably of lower carboniferous age, During the late war the bat deposits of this cave were largely used for the manafacture of saltpeter to make powder for the Confederate army. A Mr. Allen, living in the river bottom about two miles below the caye, told me about it andits millions of bats, say- ing that if probably was very extensive, but that it only had heen explored for a short distance. I proposed that we should explore and measure itsextent, and arrangements were soon made for that purpose, Our party of six men-and boys, with candles and pine for torches, descended about 20 feet on an old ladder fastened to one of the perpendicular sides of the entrance, which ladder had been used by those making salt- petre. The opening to the cave has a diameter of about 20 feet one way and from 10 to 15 feet the other. At the bottom of the ladder the entrance to the cave is about 10 feet high and 20 wide, going nearly horizontally, and enlarging at a short distance from the entrance. We did not go very far before the strong odor peculiar to the dwellings of bats be- came very unpleasant. At the distance of 50 or 60 feet from the entrance we began to see large numbers of bats hanging in clustera from the rocks above and on the sides of the cave, Our lights caused some few of these to fly, but we kept on- ward, measuring the distance with a tape line. Entering a large right-hand opening, the top soon became lower, and our way was up and down over large deposits of bat manure, the smell of which was very unpleasant. At the distance of about 300 feet from the main entrance the highest part of the caye was not more than 8 to 10 feet; all along were bushels of bats above and on thesides of the rocky walls. Our lights and talk aroused them, and we soon had swarms of them fiy- ing around us, extinguishing most of our lights, compelling us to make a hasty retreat and putting a stop to farther explora- tions. This cave is probably very extensive. Wesawseveral openings from the main hall, and these may lead into large rooms. Next day, toward sunset, I rode with Mr, Allen on horse- ' back to witness the egress of the bats from the cave. The sun ‘was about an hour high when we arrived at the cave. There we had glorious views of the mountains and plains of Bumet and Llano counties and the valley of the Colorado river. Half an hour before sunset a few bats flew to the en- trance of the cave, and after circling around a moment or two they returned to give notice that it was time to prepare to come out and begin work. About fifteen minutes later they began to come forth in large crowds, circling around and around until they were about 25 or 30 feet above the surface of the ground, when they darted away in every directionin a galloping flight. 80 thick did the circling up column of from 15 to 20 fleet in diameter become as to form a dense mass of life. The rush and flapping of wings made a noise like a mighty wind. Neyer before had I seen such a grand exhibi- tion of life—active life. They chatted gayly, and seemed as happy as school children at intermission, or when school is dismissed. We watched the rush of bats until nearly dark, and when we left they were coming forth as thick and fast as eyer, The scene to me was more wonderful than anything I had ever before seen, for there must have been many millions of bats during the day in that cave. I ‘was told that some- times they did not all return home again until sunrise. The inhabitants of that region are not troubled with mosquitoes, and have but few nocturnal insects. Some years ago I occupied a room in the old land office at Austin, which was then used for the geological collection, The ceiling above was of sheet iron; haying alittle atticaboye next the roof. To me the attic was inaccessible. - It was the home of thousands of bats, whom I could sometimes hear chattering during the day. I slept in the room below, and just before andat daybreak I often heard the bats coming home jabbering in a lively way as they jumped along on the geiling above, apparently talking of their adventures during ) A: 7 r LB FOREST AND ST! the night. A jolly set they were. Bats are not such sombre, dismal things as they have been represented, Like the birds they destroy our insect enemies, catching those of nocturnal habits which these birds cannot do; therefore bats are friends of the farmer and gardener, and should receive his protection. The bat caves of Texas will furnish a larga amount of fertiliz- ing material of great value to the agticulturist. At present the cheap rich lands in the vicinity of these caves seem to re- quire little aid from fertilizers. 8. B. Buck .eEy. Austin, Texas, Sept. 6, 1877, +9 THE VINAGRONE. ——_— 1747 F Srrenrt, N. W., Wasaineton, D, C.). August 81, 1877. 5 Enitor Forms: AnD Strmam : In your issue of Aug. 30, I noticed an interesting paper by Dr. Pope, U. 8. A., in which he refers to a curious arachni- dian called ** Vinagrone” by the Mexicans. I wish to say that the species is quite well known to entomologists under the name Thelyphonua giganteus of Lucas, and is quite common in New Mexico and Arizona. In 1875 the writer received a fine specimen from the late Dr. J. F. Boughter, of Fort Craig, New Mexico, and in the accompanying letter he stated his be- lief that the insect was poisonous and that it was so regarded by. the Mexicans, who were quite familiar with it. As cor- roborative of this assertion he forwarded a letter from Dr. Lewis 0. Kennan, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, which reads as follows ; _ ‘In regard to the Telephonis giganteus, [have no dowbé of its yenomousness. While stationed at Fort. Buchanan, on the border of Sonora, in 1875, I demonstrated that its sting was poisonous. I knew an Indian boy bitten in the temple who never recovered. Several horses were bitten in the lip, champ- ing the insect in their hay, and the tumefaction and general dis- tress were as great as from the bite of a rattlesnake. The in- sect is so extremely sluggish that great violence is necessary. to make them bite. I hada French servant who frequently brought them to me in his hands and pocket, and I even sus- pected the omnivorous Gaul of cooking and eating them as a sort of land lobster, but they never troubled him in any way. The belief in their vyenomousness is universal in Mexico. To my mind the fact is beyond question. If not, what is the teleology of the fangs?” So far as the opinions of Mexicans go; their testimony is of little value, as they have the most exaggerated. notions re- garding the poisonous properties of different animals, notably the gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) of Cope, which is ab- solutely harmless. But the opinions of Drs. Boughter and Kennan are entitled to every respect, as they have long been residents of the Southwest and close observers of facts in natural history. I would suggest that a series of experiments with this insect in regard to its venomous properties would be extremely valuable and interesting, and I know of no one better able to inaugurate them than Dr. Pope, who will con- fer a great favor on the scientific community if he can be in- duced to do so. : Very truly yours, H. C. Yarrow. > + B+ a THE VINAGRONE In Frorma.—A correspondent writes: The insect called Vinagrone, described by Dr. Benjamin F, Pope, in your issue of Aug. 80, is frequently met with in Florida, it is known among the natives as the mule killer, but it is black in color. xX. Ce DomesticATED Carrpou—Epiror Forest Anp Stream: IT have long been anxious to add to the collection in my minia- ture park a specimen of the woodland caribou, but have not succeeded till this summer, when I heard through a Canadian acquaintance of a two-year old cow haying been caught in the snow last March by a native oyer 6n the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and that in May or first of June she dropped a male fawn, which, strange to say, lived. As the result of my exertions the mother and fawn are now in my enclosure, having come through from Murray Bay by boats and cars without a scratch, and finer specimens never were seen even in their native wilds. The cow’s horns are now in the velvet. The fawn is as large as one of my year old deer, and so fat that he can hardly travel. The mother produces a very large flow of milk, and although caught wild last March, she is tamer than any sheep, To-day my man put a halter on her and led her all about the enclosure. Next year I am in hopes to report my success in breeding them in cap- tivity. M. W. Ciarx, Danville Junction, Sept. 20, 1877. — —A stuffed pig, with one eye square in the forehead, con- stitutes the Harrisonville (Missouri) ‘‘Museum of Natural History and Fine Arts.” But do not despise the day of small things. That one-eyed porcine may yet prove the inspiration of some mute, inglorious Agassiz. a) THe Wirrer.—tIn the Forrsr anp Srream of Sept. 13, your correspondent from Washington, in his interesting account of Chincoteague Island, speaks of the willet (Sym- phemia semipalmata, Hartland), as breeding all along the coast from the mouth of the Mississippi to New York. He does not appear to. be ‘aware that it is also found along our entire Atlantic coast, as far, at least, as Halifax, Nova’ Scotia, TI have found it breeding on the coast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket, and in the vicinity of Halifax, and obtained the eggs , i The same writer says also: ‘*'The propensity || grape vine trellis over my door, s0 insecurely that when in both cases. of the bird to remain in the immediate vicinity of the coast is such that it is seldom met with inland, even along the shores of large rivers.” ‘This, though perhaps true, so far as relates “to the more Hastern States, is not correct as ‘applied to the whole country. Mr. E. W. Nelson in his admifable paper on the birds of North Eastern Illinois, speaks of it as resident in | summer in the marshes and on the West prairies. And Cap Charles Bendire, a reliable and enterprising favesiibator Ee ornithology, in his equally admirable paper on the birds o Eastern Oregon, just published in the proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History, speaks of this bird as “An abundant summer resident. I have taken several sets of their eggs. They are equally abundant in the higher mountain valleys at an altitude of 6,000 fect and more, In fact they are found everywhere where there are marshes.” Yours. Tromas M. Brewer. _ TT He _ Eat tHe Squip.—Some two years ago quite an imterest- ing correspondence took B ace in the Forrsr AnD StTREAm in regard to eating the squid. I find in reading Rabelais that in the Third book, chap. XIII, of this famous author, he writes: ‘Vous mangerez a souper non febves, né licwres, ne aultre chair: non poulpre quon nomme polype.” Translated, thisis: ‘You shall neither eat for supper peas nor hare, nor any kind of meat ; not even squid, commonly called polype.” This little reference to Rabelais may be interesting to Mr. Tegetmeyer, of the London 2%eld. But I am not sure whether such a learned authority as the Parson of Mendon will induce our people to eat the cephala pod. Constant RmApDER. New York, Sept. 20, 1877, —_— +? ArnANTA RATs.—An Atlanta paper says: Atlanta has become so thoroughly infested with rats that their destruction has become a matter of very serious importance. The ruthless invader of our store-roonis, granaries and coops” is the regular wharf rat—or Norway rat, as it is called. Tt is an importation, and not a native production. Jt is said that it came with Sherman’s army to Atlanta, being brought hither in the forage for the horses that was shipped out from New York, The Sherman rat, as we propose to call him during the crusade against him that is hereby inaugurated, is a perfect monster. He is as large as a small kitten, has huge thighs and foreshoulders, possesses cnormotis strength, is combative and plucky, and his cruel, rapacious face is ornamented with a pair of flowing moustaches. He has bred with incredible rapidity since his introduction here, and has literally devoured or driven out the modest. inoffensive, old-fashioned little gray rat, that innocent, easily-satisfied vegetarian that may be termed ‘ the rat of ourfathers,” A more harmless littlerodent than our little rat of anti-bellum times can hardly be imagined, He was accepted without a murmur, and really taken ag a sort of pleasant joke. He figures in history as a decent, gentle- manly rat that cracked an occasional grain of corn, or licked syrup once in a while from his tail, that he had dropped into some sweet jug. He figures in history in such pleasant epi- sodes as the famous visit of the country rat to the city, ad in poetry as the rat that éat the malt that lay in the house that | Jack built. He did no harm, and was liked and tolerated on all hands. But this new rat, born in the throes of revolution, and growing amid the fierce turbulence of this latter day, is a bloodthirsty and abnormal scoundrel. He despises the mild and musty corn, or the tranquil jam upon which the rat of our fathers fed, and whenever he wants a lunch he rushes out into your yard, seizes a half-grown chicken, and clipping its throat-latch with his sharp teeth, throws the palpitating corpse over his shoulders and gallops back to his den to wallow in warm gore. These huge rats can be seen in great numbers galloping about the stores, along the street at night. It is: al- most impossible to raise poultry anywhere in the city. The rats kill young chickens and ducks with the greatest ease, and during last winter entered on one eccasion a chicken coop and pulled from its roost and destroyed a full-srown hen. They kill grown pigeons frequently. They do not confine themselves to the city, bus are spreadinginto the country. We have seen them six miles from town. ——_—__—4 9 + ‘Biro Conrorn.’—Mr. Elizur Wright read an admirable paper on this subject before the Social Science Association the other day. Of the cat bird, one of our feathered friends not in very general fayor, he has this to say : The mimit, or Orpheus carolinensis, as Audubon calls him, is the very pink of propriety in dress, and most graceful in his motions. But his crowning excellence ishis domestic morality. The industry of both husband and wife in building their nest, and their solicitude to have it in the best place,’ are something wonderful. If molested after they have begun and nearly com: pleted a nest, they will select. a new spot and build another, and the mutual discussions they will have on the subject is very amusing. As an illustration of their industry in building J once found a nest, the top of which was securely fixed in the horizontal fork of a cornel bush, and the bottom rested on the bent stalk of a blackberry brier fourteen inches below. The birds had evidently begun to pile sticks on the brier when it was two or three inches below the fork, and as it bent low with the weight, kept piling on the sticks till the unstable foundation lodging ina bush that arrested its descent, the pile finally rose above the fork and was made steady by it. If Stevenson, reasoned and persevered when he carried his rail- road over Chat Moss, why not Mr. and Mrs. Mimit when they built this nest? Wilson tested the perceptive faculties of this bird by taking away its eggs and substituting those of the brown thrush. In a minute or two the male came to the nest and examined the size of the eggs, then flew off to his mate and seemed to con- verse with her, Then he returned, took out the eggs tenderly, one by one, and dropped them in the bushes, thirty yards away. He says, also, ‘‘ From the nest of another cat-bird I took two half-fledged young, and placed them in that of another, which was silting on five others. She soon turned. them both out. The place where the nest was not being far from the ground, they were little injured, and the male obsery- ing their helpless situation, began to feed them with great assiduity and tenderness. The habits of the beautiful bird I have been describing, and ascore of others that incline to keep it company and nestle about the cottage, are the best possible text-book for the infant mind. A child may be as easily taught to respect and love the little birds as to say its prayers; and it cannot fail to have a most salutary and elevating effect, both morally and intellectually. The little tragedies that are oceurring when the cottage eaves and shrubberies‘are-tenanted by little birds are sure to interest children and give them deep instruc- tion. For example, I cite a fact of the present summer: A pair of chip sparrows (/'ringilie soctalia) had built a nest on a the five young ones were grown nearly large enough to fly, one of them fell out on the gravel and was killed. A day after another toppled out, but was not muchhurt. ‘The nest, which — was settled away on one side, had not room for him to be put, back, hut he was put back, and the old ones presently pushed — him out, obyiously to save the lives of the rest, Be, after con. mae — tt, ab oriole’s nest, which had been preserved in. the t, was brought down and securely suspended near the nest. of the sparrows, and the little unfortunate was placed in it. The parent birds not only began at once to feed him, but ‘he next morning it was noticed that they had removed all their other little ones into the eafer nest, where their wings soon came to maturity, The socialis usually avoids jsuch an accident by building on the ground ora low bush. In this case, seeing the peculiar immunity of birds about the house. he was induced to get as near it as le could and take the risk of a dangerous clevation. Perhaps with time and experience he will learn, like the oriole and yireo, to build on the suspen- gion plan. This is not altogetherany fancy, for the progressive architecture of birds is a well-established fact. They, as well as we, study tactics and meteorology, and build according to : circumstances. 1 have certain boxes which are sure to attract the first bluebirds that come withthe first warm day of spring. ‘Phis bird, in spite of the softest warble in the world, is so ‘wmneighborly to his own kind that you can never haye but one air near the same house. a jn a little iron box, long before Jack Prost had finally ab- dicated. Knowing there were two eggs in the nest, I put in afinger one morning, expecting to find at least three, but not one could be felt. My first thought was that the cat had been making the samé experiment before me, and it was well that I did not meet her just then, for the next day I found she was quite innocent. The birds had covered up their eggs with the best non-conducting substance to be found to keep them from freezing, for the night had been cold enough to congeal them, and I was too dull to discover at first what they had done. —_____—_++ +4 —= —The enormous forest fires in Algiers caused a loss of many " yillions to the French Government. In ficeing from the flames, beasts of prey and beasts on which they habitually preyed, ran side by side, the former without thought of molestation, and the latter without fear. An Arab said that he saw from an eminence a lion in an open space surrounded by flames. He roared, lashed his sides with his tail, and in vain sought an escape. Finally, he ran into the flames. —<$ <_< += —___— ARRIVALS RECEIVED AT CENTRAL PARK MENAGERIE FOR WEEK END~ ING Sept, 22, 1877.—One Virginia deer, Cariaciua virginianus ; one robin, Turdus nigraterius, presented by Mrs. J. Williams, N. Y. City; one pigeon hawk, Walco listhofaleo, presented by Mr. Chas, Vy. Adee, N.Y. City; one raccoon, Procyon loter, presented by Mr. Campbell, N. Y. ‘Gity; one Tndia elephant, Hlephas indicus, and five African elephants, Blephas africinue, placed on exhibition, This is the first time so large a umber of small African elephants have been exhibited together in this city, The India elephant is one of the collection brought to Eng- lund by the Prince of Wales on. his return from his late trip to India. Among the many absurd notions of the elephant which obtained cre- dence in Europe a little over three hundred years ago waa the idea it had ho joints and could never lie down. In 1681, however, an ele- phant was taken to the city of Dublin and exhibited to the public, when of course most of these erroneous ideas were removed. This animal was afterward destroyed by fire, leaving the people very much grieyed at the loss. There had been an elephant in England previous to this, Louis TX. of France, being credited with having sent one to Tienry IIT, which was placed in the tower of London, During the wuiddle ages little was known of this animal until the Portuguese had penetrated to the interior of Africa, when it became a romewhat com- mon object. During the time of the Roman Empire the elephant was kept not ouly for war purposes and gladiatorial shows, but also for amusement. Suetonius mentions that an elephant in the presence of the Emperor Galba climbed up an inclined rope to the roof of the theatre and descended in the same way. These animals never breed now in captivity, though Pliny says that they at one time bred in Rome. At its birth the elephant is abont thirty-five inches high, growing nearly eleven inches in the first year; in the second, eight; inthe third, six; in the fourth, flve; in the fifth, five; in the sixth, three and a half; im the seventh, twoand a half, attaining their full growth between the ages of cighteenand twenty-four. Period of gestation twenty and a half months, It is said to live one hundred years, though the Romans believed thatitlived two or three hundred years, and made it the symbol of eternity, W. A. Congnin. ARRIVALS AT PHIDADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN DuRING WEEK Ewpina Tourspay, Sept. 18, 1877.—Two moccasins (4. piscivorua), pur-~ chased; one garter snake (2, sirtalis subs. ordinata), purchased ; one Abastor erythrogrammus, purchased; one chicken snake (Coluber quad- rivitatus), purchased ; one ground rattlesnake (Crotalophorus miliavia), ‘purchased; one rabbit (Lepus cuniewlus), presented; two swift foxes | (Vulpes velox), presented; one gray fox (Vulpes virginianws), present- ed; one horned toad (Phrynosma cornuta), presented ; four leopards _ (Felis pardis), horn in garden. ARTHUR EH. BRowN, Gen’! Supt. AWoadland, Farm and Garden. ORNAMENTAL TREES, L j N planting for effect, the habit of the trees employed is of i the first consideration. Next to the general design, there 4g nothing which so much affects the appearance of a country seat, for instance, than the form of the trees that adorn it. Perhaps no tree that has grown up naturally can be called ugly; but no one would think of comparing, for ornamental ‘purposes at least, a shapely umbrageous Beech, Sycamore, Walnut or Linden, with their far-spreading branches and symmiettical heads, with bare-limbed specimens of the same class. For planting in masses no species come amiss, but for single specimens suitable varieties are not so numerous, Much, however, depends on soil and situation. No irees will ‘prow jn a shapely form withont room and light, nor will they be likely to withstand the hurricane unless they have been eared in the open exposure since their infancy. Hence, in parks, which have been extended by clearing away the timber, ‘there ig often great ruin worked among the trees which haye been left, whether singly or in groups. Thinning out should therefore be performed with great care when the trees are left with an eye to effect, and the species should be considered. The Oak, Hickory and Walnut will perhaps bear isolation, Chestnut, The Him, beautiful as it is, is a somewhat 0 igerous tree as it is often apt to lose an important limb; a ees One spring a pair comnienced lay- | ter being “nursed,” as wellas any. So will the Tulip tree, open ig one of the very best and most“ : a “§ é - 7 * ve RE 44 — WYP G A mi a ae e ‘ . . 7 reliable, The ‘Sycamore and other Maples, though the foliage and smaller branches often suffer from the wind, present a stout front to the storm, considering its heavy mass of foliage. The Chestnut, though of lofty bearing and luxuriant leafage, is one of the best to keep its place. For planting to grow into specimen trees, the Jiinden is perhaps the most handsome in form. A uniform and somewhat round head is its general habit, but in some situations it forms a perfect cone, its shape being seemingly affected by the character of the soil in which it grows, It has always a very branching habit, but in finely- divided soils the branches appear to be more twiggy and sub- divided, which helps to give the head a more symmetrical shaps. Next to the Linden comes the Beech, which in the open park forms an even, round head, the diameter keeping pace with the height. This tree, with the Horse Chestnut and Oak, lends a distinet character to the landscape, and is gener- ally associated with rich meadow land and an undulating country, as the Fir is with mountain slopes and Alpine ranges, How totally changed the appearance of the landscape may be by the character of the trees with which it is fur- nished, must be apparent to the most casual observer. A few groups or rows of Poplars, rearing their tall spires against. the sky, create a distinct impression on the scene, while a sky- line of distant Firs, with their motionless pyramidal forms towering one aboye another, completely alters its aspect. The sombre Scotch and Austrian Firs, too, almost darken the face of the landscape with their sable plumes and dark masses of foliage; they are most effective in masses, however, or in proups where a distinct effect has to be produced, single specimens being lost, unless it be on a lawn, where they are ornamental enough. The Norway Spruce and Hemlock are also noble adjuncts to a park properly planted; the latter, especially, lightens up the darker and heavier masses, and gives more character and grace to the whole. Weeping trees of most kinds must be included, but they associate best with dressed grounds, their branches often trailing on the surface of the lawn. Among these, the Weeping Ash must be reck- oned as one of the most ornamental from the length of its branches and the freedom of their sweep. For grace there are none to equal the Birch, Beech and Willow, The Elm looks well on a tall stem, but when worked near the ground it has rather a stiff appearance, though such trees make excel- lent arbors, the branches-being close and thickly covered with The Weeping Lime, Laburnum, Rosemary, leaved and Kilmarnock Willows and others, are all of them more or foliage. less ornamental, and adapted for pleasure grounds or parks. ++ — WHY THE PRAIRIES ARE TREELESS. Eprror Forzst aND STREAM: Houston, Sept. 3, 1877. In an extract copied into the Houston Darl, Telegram trom an article written by a geologist named Whitney, he very boldly makes the assertion that the prairies are treeless be- cause the soil is too fine, too close, too compact, to admit vegetation. He seemed to put this forth as an original idea, but it was broached long before by the distinguished Agassiz, The latter seemed to write on nature with a true inspiration ; he did indeed illumine nearly all the dark and mysterious places. Yet in this particular I am compelled to dissent from him. If the prairies are treeless on account of the fineness of their soil, why is it that trees flourish so readily when planted upon them? That they do flourish, nearly all of us can bear testimony. which trees take more readily than they do to our Texas prairies when once given a start. All that is necessary is to stick them in the ground in winter and give them protection a few years from cattle ; they will then grow like * the green bay by the waters.” Perhaps for a finely comminuted soil, our Houston prairie is unsurpassed. It is so fine that when dry it may readily be converted into an almost impalpable powder ; and yet all of us know that trees luxuriate in this soil when we once put them forth. This is enough to explode the theory of Agassiz, grand as that noble name is; but there is another singular fact that I wish to call your attention to. The great prairies which come down to the Colorado River from the northwest are the most treeless of allin Texas. You may sometimes travel over them days together without seeing a sign of a tree, and yet, even in these vast, treeless expanses, if you will notice you will con- tinually find little tender switches of mesquite struggling to get through the tall grass. Take a pick and dig where you find these switches, and you will invariably discover, just below the surface, a great network of living mesquite roots as bigas a man’sleg. If these prairies will support roots of such gigantic size, why couldn’t they eupport trees? It proves at least that the finely comminuted and compacted soil has nothing to do with it. Another thing, the Llano Estacado is the greatest prairie in Texas, and also the most treeless. The soil of that great prairie is usually exceedingly fine, without a grit in it ; but it is traversed very frequently by lines or ridges of sandy soil some of which are of great width. Now, these sandy ridees or lines, as far as I haye observed them, are invariably with- out even the mesquite roots, and sometimes almost without grass. Not so with the rest of the prairie ; elsewhere you will find the mesquite roots, sometimes a little mesiuite thicket, and always a noble carpeting of grass. If the theory of Agassiz is correct, it is the sandy ridges or lines that should have the roots and other yegetation, while the rest of the prairies should not. In fact, the theory will not hold water at all, at least so far as our Texas prairies are concerned. The article quoted also advances the idea, entertained by many, that the prairies are treeless by reason of frequent fires, The underground forests would seem tosupport that idea, but Tam sure from my observation that it is as incorrect as the other. J haye seen hundreds of beautiful groves and belts of forests faMaway in these vast prairies, in positions just as mich exposed to destruction by fire as they could have been anywhere else. They bore no sign of fire. How did they escape if this latter theory is correct? The truth is, the cause of the prairies being treeless, or nearly go, has never been ex- plained yet on any satisfactory ground, and probably never will be, The prairie, the Indian, the buffalo, the mustang, Indeed, 1 know of no country in the world to Tts length was nine feet. 20 Ibs, and the weight of its body alone, after being dressed. , ~ Ee the antelope and the prairie dog, aré all of one family, and they are all passing away together. Perhaps the praitie was made for them, and perhaps they were made for the prairie. Nothing can be more certain than that they are marching to- gether a prand march into death—step by step, and hand in hand, ‘The epoch to which they belong is almost gone. Not many years hence the Indian, the buffalo and the prairie will exist only in songand history. The ways of the Great Archi- tect are full of mystery as they are of beauty. Weate Fern Caranogur.—We have just received the most com- plete and satisfactory catalogue of ferns we haye seen for many years: In calling attention to it, it is quite unnecessary to enlarge on the advantages of the study and cultivation of ferns. They are beloved by old and young, and a closer com- panionship with them may be considered as one of the highest and purest of pleasures, so that whether we are in winter en- joying the genial warmth of the green-house necessary fo their growth, watching their development in the little Fernery or Wardian ease in our room, or experiencing the delicious cool- ness and shade of an atmosphere adapted to the cultivation of the hardy species during ihe summer months, the feeling is alike delightful and pleasurable, and is only to be realized by actual experience. The cultural notes are evidently compiled with much thought and care, and those cultivators whose ex- perience is limited, will be greatly benefited by their perusal. It is published by Messrs. Stansfield & Son, Vale Nurseries, Todmorden, England, who, we have no doubt, will gladly mail a copy to all interested in the cultivation of ferns, that apply for it. It contains a list of nearly seyen hundred hardy ferns and oyer four hundred Exotic species, Ep. + 3+ —The New York Horticultural Society holds it fall exhibi~ tion at Gilmore’s Garden, commencing Wednesday evening of next week. We are informed that the society expect to make a finer display than they have yet done, and advise our readers not to miss seeing it. The exhibition will remain open until Friday evening. + 4. J. P.—Your ferns are: No. 1, Pteris serrulata criztata ; No. 2, Pieris longifolia ; No. 3, Polypodinm hexagonopterum (a native sort); No. 4, Wothochiena chrysophylia. "The latter is very impatient of being watered over the foliage. W. B.—Your name is quite correct—Witionia or Gym- nostachyum argyroneurum, the best red yeined variety is G, Pearceit,—Ep, | * Novice To SPORTSMEN.—Having received 80 many communications asking us for information in regard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150, We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod with a false enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the gennine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting, P, O. Box 1,294.—[A dv. ABBEY & IMBRIE, 38 Maiden Lane. qea and iver Sighing. FISH IN SEASON IN SEPTEMBER, ——9-—— SALT WATER. Sea Baas, Scicenops ocellatus, Salmon, Salmo salar. Sheepshead, Archosargue probatio- Salmon Trout, Salmo conjinis. cephalus, Land-locked Salmon, Salmo glover?, Striped Bass, Rocews linneatus, Grayling, Thymallas tricolor. White Perch, Morone americana, Slack Bass, Mieropterus salmoides; Weakfish, Cynoscion regalis, MM. nigricans. Blnetish, Pomatoenus saltatriz. Mascalonge, Hsox nobilior, Spanish Mackerel, Cybium macula- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox lucius, tum. Yellow Perch, Perca jlavescens, Cero, Cybiwm regale. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Kingtish, Menticirrus nebulosus, FRESH WATER. Trout, Salmo fontinalie, Fish 1x Marxer.—Among the many curious and notable things displayed at Blackford’sin Fulton Market the past week, we noticed a catfish from the Mississippi River, w igh- ing 149 pounds; an American angler (Lophius americana), weighing 45 pounds; a dolphin, weighing 22 pounds; an angel fish ; a hammerhead shark, and a loggerhead turtle weighing 410 pounds. Fish of all kinds are in good supply, and prices are reason- able. ‘The smelts in market are remarkabie for their large size aud superior quality, They come by express from Bathurst, N. B., and retain the peculiar cucumber flavor by which they are distinguished when first taken from the water. Our quota. tions are as follows: Striped bass, 18 to 20 cents per pound; smelts, 20 cents; bluefish, 10 cents; salmon, frozen. 30 cents; green do., 85 cents; mackerel, 10 to 25 cents; white perch, 15 cents; weakfish, 12 cents; Spanish mackerel, 30 cents ; green turtle, 15 cents; terrapin, $12; halibut, 15 cents ; haddock, 6 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black- fish, 15 cents; native herrings, 6 cents; flounders, 6 to 10 cents; porgies, 10 cents; sea bass, 18 cents; eels, 18 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; scollops,$1 per gal. ; English turbot,40 cents; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; Salmon trout, 16 cents; sheeps- head, 26 cents; whitefish, 15 cents; pickerel, 18 cents; yellow perch,10 cents; hard shell crabs, $3.60 per 100; soft crabs, $1.00 per dozen; frogs, 45 cents per pound. Ka Monster Hatmor.—iIn Faneuil Hall Market to-day, 1 saw the largest halibut ever brought in here. It was caucht with a common-sized cod line and hook by Capt. Joshua Story, 4 Swampscott fisherman, six miles off Scituate, Mass. The head, minus its gills, weighed a was 325 Ibs., and probably when taken from the water did not weigh less than 400 pounds. It netted the lucky fisher- man $26, and is retailing here to-day for 124¢ per pound. Boston, Sept. 22, 1877. N. Fissine In GREENWoop CemzTEry.—Two men who were caught stealing gold fish with a net from the lake in Green- wood Cemetery were sent to jail for twenty-nine days. Kinsry’s Asnuny Houss—Barnegat Iniet, Sept. 21.—No fishing of note past week except sea bass and a sprinkle of striped bass. Bartoorough to bluefish. Capt. N. Crammer caught a 29-pound drum on a squid on the 19th. PENNSYLYANIA.— Greenville, Sept. 20.—Black bass have been caught in quite large numbers. James Heube, a veteran in the business, has brought in some fine strings lately. - Tuat SHark anp Irs O1z.—In reply to our friend B. of Austin, Texas, relative to the oily subject, I would say that the liver of the shark named in my article ‘‘Red Snapper Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico,” after cutting away a part of the upper portion, filled to the top an empty half-barrel from which had been used the corn beef it contained. The state- ment that the liver weighed about 125 pounds was simply a guess. The Captain of the vessel filled two five-gallon cans with the oil before my friend and I left, and all hands esti- mated there would be not less than ten gallons more, The apparent incongruity in my statement arose from my modesty in estimating the weight of the liverin theraw. B, H. P. Vicksburg, Sept. 19, 1877. A Game Fisn.—A Detroit paper says: “‘ The other morning while George W. Osborn, of that city, was fishing from the east end of the long crib off Stoney Island, with a hand line and float, he had occasion to leave for a few minutesand made his line secure to the crib, as he supposed. Upon his return, hoyever, nothing was to be seen of his fishing tackle, and as no one had been near it during his absence he concluded that it had been hooked by some member of the finny tribe. Five minutes later the float was observed upon the surface of the ‘water three or four hundred feet away from the crib, alternate- ly appearing and working toward the middle of the river. here was no small boat in the vicinity with the aid of which to recover the tackle, and the float finally became lost in the distance. This was between eighf and nine o’clock in the forenoon. Between three and four o’clock in the afternoon Mr. Osborn walked down to the end of the Canada Southern ferry-dock, and looking over the western side discovered his line and float near the dock. With considerable risk of getting into the river he climbed down to the water, some ten or twelve feet, and got hold of one end of the line, but found something lively tugging at the other end of it. The tele- graph operator at the ferry station now came to his aid, and with the help of a pike-pole, a ten-pound pike was soon tea gu terra firma more than six hours after it had taken e hook. Aw Anetur’s CaTnonismM.—Down at Sea Grove the pastor has great trouble in getting Sunday school teachers, After much inquiry he secured a long, lank fisherman, Sol Warring- ton. The following is a yerbatim report of his first lesson ; Q. How many ways does the Old Testament teach of catch- ing fish? A. Angling, with a seine and hooks; Isaiah xix, 8-11; Amos iv., 2. Q. Who were the best of the Apostles? A. The four fish- ermen, Peter, Andrew, James and John, Q. How did the Apostles like their fish cooked? A. John xxi, 9; Luke xxiv. Q. What was considered a fair day’sJuck fishing? A. St. John xxi, 11. Q. What was a poor day’s luck? Suowers or ToAps.—Notwithstanding the fact that the so-called showers of toads haye been accounted for by natur- alists showing that the long needed rain has called myriads of young toads from their hiding-places, and the grounds where none were seen a few hours before suddenly become alive with the little creatures who come forth to enjoy the moisture, there are still many who firmly believe in their pluvial origin. There isa fact in this connection that does not appear to be generally known, even to (hose who are well posted in such matters, which is, that the young toad has two modes of de- velopment, the best known one is that of passing through the tadpole state wlien the eges are laid in water, in a manner similar to that of the frog, but the other is the wonderful property that is possessed by the egg of a toad enabling it to skip the tadpole form and hatch a perfect toad if laid in moist earth instead of water. It isnot improbable that a warm rain may be required to deyelop the embryo, or at least release it from the egg, if so, a ‘* shower of toads” is the result. FRED. MATHER, = 2 A Cortosrry.—Dr. Furber has shown ts an anomaly; it consists of a second perfectly formed hen’s egg inclosed in the first. 4 Sranks.—I have seen articles in the Forusr anp Stream’ denying that sharks willattack a man, When ona voyage of: two years in the American ship Webfoot, I saw sharks in the harbor of Batavia jump clear out of the water at boys painting the sides of the ship on stages. At Columbo in Ceylon it is a weekly occurrence for the green sharks to go right into the har-| bor in five feet of water, and take away the Indians discharg- ing lighters. In 1866, at the port of Aden (Arabia) white men could not bathe, except by dropping a sail overboard to” do so in, because of the number and voracity of nua. - 4 ‘ Hanrrs or Drrr.—aAn article in Forest AND Srrmam of Aug. 23, touching the habits of deer, is both interesting and) instructive; but is not altogether correct, therefore I craye a space in your columns to show wherein [think it isin error. IT have hunted deer (Cernus virgintanus) for many years, haye had several fawns in my possession, have watched their move" ments. ‘* Sycamore” is out when he says ‘‘ deerrarely weigh over two-hundred pounds.” Tkilled a buck once that weighed two hundred and twenty-seven pounds, and I have often killed them that went oyer two hundred, but I think one hundred and fifty pounds would be a fair average. Does, naturally being the smaller animals, will not averaze over one hundred pounds. I do not believe that the pointsof the horns indicate age, from the fact that often they do not have the same number of points on each beam, and are often two years old before they have ‘‘ spikes,” at least I haye killed them in the fall, when they were yet in their red coats, and their heads were as smooth asa doe’s. Now if they had not been over a year old they would have had white spots on them. ‘“ Sycamore” seems to think that the deer deposit their horns in some secret place, but it is not the case, it is a very common occurrence to find deer horns in the open woods, and some- times, though seldom, both hornsare dropped at the same time, 1 have never saw a deer that had shed its horns before Febru- ary, and I do not think they eyer do. The horns of the buck make their appearance about the time does bring forth their young, @. ¢., in the latter part of May and the first of June. The food of the deer might be said to consist of almost every- thing, for they will eat anything that any other ruminant will, I might make one exception—they are not fond of srass nor will they eat it so long as they can get any thing else. I do not think that the ‘‘ spike” buck ever engages in » contest with an old buck, or any other, at least [never saw one that showedany signs that would justify the conclusion. I have sometimes found the dead bodies of both of the contending deer lying but a few yards apart, and I have killed bucks that, that were badly used up, but in every ease the marks upon the body showed that it was the work of an old buck, or one with branching horns. That the deer have their regular crossings when chasing each other is true, but generally they have several runways, and may be here to-day and there to-morrow. I have tried watching their crossings, and J find it rather a precarious way of getting game, and entirely devoid of sport. I have Inimted deer in every way possible, and I find more real sport and pleasure in still hunting than in any other, Yes! give me the still hunt, where it takes nerve and skill to bring down the keen scented and wary game. All that wish may follow the haying hounds or sit idly in the shade of some tree, waiting for them to bring out the deer; but none for me. T am not well posted in the “lick” business, but I know that breaking down limbs or scattering powder abont the lick will not spoil it. I have tried such physic for that purpose in order to cur- tail Cuffy’s chance of killing deer in their breeding season, but it was afailure. ‘‘Sycamore’s” theory about the deer slap- ping its tail down, would lead the novice to think he had not struck the deer, unless he sees it give its tail a pretty hard jerk downward and dance off at railroad time. That tail business will not do. I have seen deer slap their tails down and get off in donble quick time when there was not a hair touched, They will invariably do so if the shat pass close to their heads, sometimes they will go off apparently nohurt, when they have received a death shot. Lhayeoften shot them through the heart with a large rifle-ball when they would canter off with their tails up as though they were not hurt. South Bend, Ark. ANTLER, | We corroborate ‘* Antler” regarding the dropping of horns. The reason more are not found is that they aré made way with by the small rodents.—Enp. | DH Drowxep By AN OctoPpus.—A story comes from Victoria, Vancouyers Island, of an Indian woman who while bathing was seized by an octopus, or deyil fish, and drowned, ‘The body was discovered by Indians next day lying at the bottom of the bay inthe grasp of the octopus. They cut the tentacles and recovered the body. —_—_——$___» +9 __ —Hlephants are employed in the timber yards of Burmal to handle the heavy logs of teak wood, the Burmese not haying machinery for the purpose. The sagacious animals use their yast strength with remarkable skill. $$ ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS FORK WEEK ENDING TuESDAY, Sept. 25, 1877.—One great horned owl (#ubo virginianta), presented; two brown lizards (#. fasciatus), presented; one chicken snake (C. quadrivittabus) presented ; One coon snake (0, s/llatus), pre- sented; one green snake (Cyclophis vernalis), presented; two banded rattlesnakes (C. durissws), presented; one common crow (Corvus americanus), presented, ARTHUR E. BROWN, Gen’! Supt. YS ARRIVALS AT NEW YORE AQUARIUM FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 26,— Irom Bermuda—One octopus, one land shark, eighteen angel fishes, two Spanish hog fishes, four common hog fishes, three parrot fishes, two un- usually large porcupine fishes, twelve red squirrel fishes, six gray snap- pers, ole green Maray or sea serpent, three surgeon fishes, and about 100 other smaller ones. The octopus, sand shark, and two immense catiishes oyer 200 pounds weight have since died. here have also been re- ceived one secretary bird, three Stanley craues, and a flamingo. OO ANDYALS RECEIVED AT CENTRAL PARK MENAGERIE FOR WEEK END- ING Sept, 29, 1577.—One festive parrot (Chiysotis yeativa); one St. Do- mingo parrot (A mazonica domencionsis), presented by Mr. Thos. L. Dah- ney, New York city; one Grivet monkey (Chlorocebus engythithea) ; three Macaque monkeys (Macacus cynomulgus), received in exchange; one Hamboldt’s lagothrix (Lagothriz hwmbolti), presented by Mr. Isaac Brandon, Panama ; one red fox (Vulpes Fulvus), presented by Master Owen Connell, New York city; one red-tatled hawk (Buteo borewlis), presented by Master Clarence Wiker, Orange, N. J.; one Spring buck (Gazella euchore), This animal derives its names from tha extraordipary perpendicular leaps which jt makes when alarmed, reaching to the height of ten or twelve feet, and clearing fifteen feet of ground at each spring. Tt stands about two feet bight inches at the FOREST* AND’ STREAM. ee ee — a. 1... , and is about four feet long. General color, cinnamon TOWD, With face, croup, inside of legs, tail and belly white, separated from the brown by a well-defined band of venous red along flanks; a chestnut sfteak from the horns to the noge; horns lyrate, with tips purne di inward; end of tail with a tuft of ylaeks hair posteriorly di- rected. Brom the Joins to the root of tail are two folds of skin, Tuning parallel to each other, lined with fine white hair, These folds Open when the animal leaps, thus exposing the white croup and pro- Anolng a very beautiful effect, Itis a native of South Africa, and goes in immense herds, migrating during seasons of exvessive droughts, so that they haye been compared to swarms Of locusts, Mr. Pringle, an nglsh traveler in that country, says that he onve passed through one of these migratory hordes, and he estimated the number at one time in view at not less than 20,000. W.. A, CONKLIN, SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To Our Customers and the Public: In reply to the darnaping reports which haye been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘ dealers” who ure unable to compete withusat our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which “ shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity : of their agsertions. Conroy, Bissert & MALiEson, —[Ada. Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. ea and Biver Hishing. FISH IN SEAGON IN SHPTEMBER, jp ‘Slack Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weakfish, Cynoseion regalis. MM, nijricans. Bluefish. *Pomatomus saltatriz, lascalonge, Esox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybium macula- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox luctus, tum. ‘Yellow Perch, Perea jlavescens, Cero, Cybium reyale. ‘Bea Bass, Scicenops ocellatus, Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Striped Bass, Roceus linneatus. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, WwW te Perch, Movone americana Fisu ty MArxer.—The piscatorial swoants have beea de- ‘lighted the past week with a rare curiosity displayed in Fulton Market, by Mr, Blackford. The fish is known to naturalists as jhe American Angel fish, and was caught by a party of ang- Jers who were blue fishin & off Canarsie. The specimen has a Vroad, flattened body, elevated toward the pectorals. The “ail is is attenuated and sharp edged. The head is rather wider “than long, obtuse and emarginated in front between the nos- trils; depressed above and between the eyes. The neck is ‘tather tumid and distinct, and the cheeks are flat. The eyes are mall, furnished with blunt tubercles, with similar ones above ‘the nostrils. The tongue is triangular, flat, not distinct, and erminated by a small, fleshy, round ball, Its length is about four feet, and its forward fins very like wings; the connection with the body being dissimilar to that of ordinary fish. This fish is very rarely caught, the present specimen being only the second scen in this city within twenty-five years, It is some- times known among fishermen as the monk or monkey fish; e male rejoices in pre-eminent ugliness among the ugly forms ‘of fish life. It belongs to the shark family, and being of the flesh-eating class a prejudice exists against it being considered edible. Our quotations are as follows: Striped bass, 20 cents per ‘pound; smelts, 15 cents; bluefish, 8 cents; salmon, frozen, (0 cents; green do., 35 cents; mackerel, 15 cents; white = 16 cents; weakfish, 12 canta’ ; Spanish mackerel, 25 tents ; green turtle, 15 cents ; terrapin, $15 ; frost fish, : tents; halibut, 15 cents ; haddgoies 6 cents; king-fish, 2. ae codfish, 8 cents; black-fish, 10 to 15 rstiee nae “herrings, 6 cents; flounders, 8 to 10 cents; porgies, 10 cents; sca bass, 18 cents; eels, 18 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; scallops, $1.25 per gal. ; English turbot, 40 cents; soft Clas, 30. to 6O cents per 100; Salmon trout, 18 cents ; ‘lack bass, 15 cents; sheepshead, 25 cents ; whitefish, 15 cents; pickerel, 15 conte “yellow perch, 10 anit hard shell crabs, $3 per 100; soft ‘crabs, $1.25 per dozen; frogs, 45 cents per pound. Massacucserrs— Gloucester, Sept. 28, —Hlbridge Gerry, off ) Eastern Points, last Friday, caught a halibut weighing 3820 Lp ounds. — _ Movements OF THE iieeane Freer.—The number of fish- ing arrival af this port the past week has been 62 , including 11 from the Banks with 145,000 lbs codfish and. 330,000 lbs. ; 16 from Georges, with 200,000 lbs. codfish and 5,000 ! 18, EaADiite 28 from shore mackereling trips, with 1,175 bbls. mackerel ; and 10 from fishing trips “off shore, with a fair batch of hake, codfish, pollock and haddock, "The fieet, en- ged in the latter fishery i is Increasing, and will soon number me twenty-five vessels, making short trips and disposing of cir fares fresh or round. A Jar ge proportion of the shore mackereling fleet are im the vicinity of Cape Cod, and have been prevented from fishing a part of the week by windy weather, They have found rather better fishing than during the summer months, but the receipts are yet very small for the séason.— Cape Ann Advertiser, Sept, 28. VurRMoNT— fustleton, Sept. 28.—Perch fishing is ag good sever in Lake Bomaseen, thanks to the efficient measures opted by the town authorities in removing the dead and de- ying fish during the epidemic earlier in the season. New York.—Schenectady, Sept. 29.—Black bags are caught in large numbers in the Mohawk River this fall. Last Thurs- day, Wm. Haverley and Chris. Clute caught a string of Sixly that averaged 2} pounds each. G. OW. _ PeynsynyantA—Leesburg, Sept. 26.—Bass fishing looking up. One man bringsin eighteen, ranging trom one vb, to four Is. apiece, caight at Orrison’s Farm, six miles above here. T, W. Nuw Jursey—Kinzey's Ashley House, Barnegat Inlet, Seni. 24.—Bluetish have been plenty past week, catches being made Uf from 80 to 100 per boat; average weight ten lbs. Capt. WN. Crammer caught a 81-Ib. drumfish o on his squid Hetero ¢ Barnegat Tnlet, Oct. 2.—Bluefish plenty, outside; sea bass thick ; sheepshead all gone ; some few weuldtish. Cauyht 38 sea, bas to-day in one hour ‘and forty minutes, Ero raeraa one pound Budd's Lake, Sept. 29,—The fishing the past season has not been so fine as formerly. Several good catches of bass and pickerel have been taken. & Hlathrookvitte, Sept. 29.—Black bass fishing in the Delaware has not diminished. One day last week two men caught 104 pounds—including specimens weighing’ 34 pounds—using small catfish halfan inch long as bait. It is estimated that the average number caught per day ab Flatbroolkville since duly 1st, is 600. MARyuAnd.—Taylor fishing is good in the Chesapeake near Tilghiman’s Point. Virremi—Leesburg, Sept. 22.—A man brought four bass to-day, which weighed 175 lbs.—one weighed 54. A. salmon (Quinnat) is thought to have been caus on i near Harrison's Island. A man well acquainted with S. fontinalis and our usual fish tool it and had never seen anything like it. He (confound him !) ate it. T, W. —Norfolk expects to ship many oysters to Europe this win- ter at fair rates of remuneration. —A rural editor says that the good are never successful in catching fish. He has proved it by personal experiment, Kexrvuoxy—Louisville, Sept. 29.—Tooth herring are caught af the falls. GEORGIA.—The Ohoopie River teems with fine fish, Onto— Youngstown, Sept. 20.—Messrs. J. N. McEwen, Tom Ford, Robert Bently and” Tenry Stambaugh have just re- turned from 2 fishing expedition to the upper Nepigon. They found excellent trouting two miles below the lake, and report an abundance of grouse and rabbits. InpiAna—Spencer, Owen Oo., Sept. 22, 1877.—On Thursday, the 14th inst., Martin Parks and his son John, who live on Calvin Fletcher's farm, put out their trout-line, just above Spencer, at the narrows of White river, and at midnight “ran the lme.”’ Tt was evident that something unusual “held the line close to the bottom. The movement of the same up and down stream led Mr. P. to decide that he did not haye to deal with a rock or snag. After half an hour the cautious fisher- men had an immense yellow catfish, weighing forty pounds, safe in the canoe. Again the line seemed to cling to the bot- tom, and again a half hour was spent in sec unig the game, which proved to ve, not the mythical Mississippi monster, but the yarmint that has for years devastated the cornfields and hog-pens along the valley of White river. Twice trains of cars have been thrown from the track by it (or something else), and children refuse to go to school near the river. ‘* Well, what was it?” you ask. BA yellow cat-fish nearly five feet long, with head a foot and ahalf, eyes just eight inches apart, and mouth two feet around, The girth in the largest place of the fish was four feet, the weight eighty pounds. Messrs. Parks, knowing that Mr. Fletcher wanted some cat- fish minnows in a pond. near his residence, notified him, and with a two horse team the monsters were removed to where they can be quietly fed on roasting ears until the joint high international commission send on Sitting Bull, or some other kind of beef, to sustain life. Own Counry. P. §.—Since writing the above I learn that the night after the above recorded event, Mr, Parks caught another catfish weighing over sixty pounds. Indianapolis, Sept. 22.—Myr. Reed, of the People, had. wonderful luck at the Ripple on Satur day last. Among his other captures was a three-pounds eel. Enos drew him up tillhe saw the point of his nose, and then let go, under the impression that he had caught a constrictor. On Monday he went out again, and came home disgraced. On Monday last Capt. Arnold and Messrs. Spahr and Griffin, of the Indianapo- lis bar, were fishing at the Ripple. Arnold caught twenty- three fishes, all croppies, and Griffin, who fi shed by his side, took thirty-one, all bass. Spahr bagged twenty bass. As the parties used the same bait and tackle, it is singular that all the eroppies should have patronized Arnold, while the bass took to the legal profession. Quite near them fished the erest-fallen Bard, and ne'er a bite did he get the entire day. A Oawapa.—Wipi gon Bay, Sept. 14.--From the visitors’ register at Red Rock I take the Saree list of anglers to the Nipizon River for the season just closed. The fishing has been exceedingly good, and the speckled trout not the least diminished by the number of ‘‘rods” at work. The trout, however, have averaged somewhat less than usual—say about two pounds. Many ‘have been caught from 4 lbs. to 54 Ibs., but the general average has been small. ‘The question is ver i often asked, ‘* What is the weight of the largest speckled trout ever been taken out of the Nipigon River? 7 The Hon. John Simpson, of Bowmanville, Ont., about four years ago caught, in the rapids immediately above the Post, a speckled trout weighing 9 Ibs. 90z, This I belitye to be the largest ever caught i in this river. Mr. W. La Ronde at Nipigon Lake, however, in the fall sometimes catches some yery large speckied trout ; one he weighed turned the scale at 17 Ibs, He has often tried to keep fliese big fellows, but the length of time between the fall and the first. boats In spring has been too Jon to keep them. He has promised to try again this fall and preserye one, and send it down to a gentleman in Cleveland, If he succeeds I will drop you a line, g siving di- mensions and weight. The season has been an extremely hot one, the warmest for the past four years. Marly in July the black flies were very bad, but Lad nearly all disappeared the first week in August. As mentioned in a letter last year, if the.steamers were ‘only properly advertised a great many more visilors would. be in- duced jo visit this famous trout river, As it is, the Sarnia line (Beatty & Coys) is the only one to he depended on. be steamer Manitoba is obliged to call in once a fortnight with the mail, aud is therefore a sure means of getting to and from the Nipizon: IT hope t> again see many old friends up this way next season. The Government makes a charge of $5 per rod for the season, or $1 per day up to five days for permits to American anglers, This is supposed to protect the trout a little, but as only sportsmen come here there is very little fear of the fishing being spoiled by carelessness. L, Trav, SALMON-BISHING ON Jeu Iintxn.—Travelers who have made the usual journey “up the thine” in the proper season will not readily forget the dishes of frout and the fresh and smoked gsaltnon that accompanied their breakfasts; and, althonghi\the latter relish is eaten raw, shaved _into thin slices and made into sandwiches with brown bread and hutter, there is a flavor in it which commends itsclf to the palate as unique in 18 Savory, appetizing qualities, Salmon is, in fact, good every way, just as herrmg is; and, though we ‘cannot, as a= triotie judges, award the palm to tho fish of the Rhine, after a long experience of the Tay, the Wye, and the Severn, the German salmon possess the good qualivies necessary to make them appreciated by the gourmet no less than by the artist. The small head, the round, plump body, and little seales almost lost in the thickness of the skin, are all indications of high breeding ; and doubtless the noble fish has a capital tne of it in the deep river, under the shadow of the # erape-clad hile, or farther away in the eravelly bays and rapid falls that invile him and his kind from the sea from June to October. The fishermen of the Rhine are a skilled and thriving class of men, for not only salmon but carp of wondrous size and flavor are to be found there. There are anglers, of course, who quietly pursue their sport in wild, sequestered spots; Dut those of the craft generally use the seine for taking the salmon ; while in the season of their arrival, when they are most nu- merous and in best condition, a net is stretched from piles driven into the bed of the river. Tliese nets are, in fact, lone reticulated bags, distended by rings and open at the mouth. They are placed in the midst of a rapid current ; or, if the Stream is not swift enourh, the flow is acceler ated. by means of banks. When the salmon are very plentiful they are fre- quently taken by a land net, almost like that used for shrimp- ing, and by another kind of nef, stretched on arms or blades that open like a pair of scissors, and inelose the fish. The seine is carried by two boats, one end on each; and when the boats approach euch other, the salmon are inclosed and hauled on board, Some, again, are taken by a dragnet from the shore, on which the fisherman walks; but, that must be in places where the stream is comparatively shallow. Late in the autumn the fishing season comes to.an end; the salmon is out of condition and not worth eating till he has been to the sea again to take a new lease of health.and life. But there is other sport to be had, and the fishermen are seldom idle, even though they spend dull days and long evenings in making or mending their nets, caulking their boats, and preparing r for the spring campaion. SEA I"ismmne.—The prosecution of the seal fishery off the coast’ of Newfoundland inyolves more danger and hardship than is generally known, About three weeks after leaving port the seals are ‘‘ struck,” and are frequently found in such numbers as to blacken the ice for miles around. 'The seal- hunters leave their vessel either in punts or by directly jump- ing on the ice, according to the ship’s position. heir dress usually consists of a heavy ““Guernsey frock,” flat-peaked caps, sow westers, heavy pilot-cloth (rowsers, and oilcloth overalls stuffed into long sea boots. Their arms are -a sealp- ing knife and a long pole, with a gaff at the enfl called a “bat.” ‘Phe seal is easily dispatched by a single blov of this rude weapon on the skull, Witl the scalping knife the plis- tening oil-laden pelt is removed from the carcass, which is left on the ice. The ery of the seal when approached by its human enemy is most hideous, and bluff and hardy hunters have often heen known to hesitate before wielding the fatal blow, especially if the pleading seal is euarding its young. In that fickle Aretic atmosphere, and when the body of the seals is a long distance from the vessel, the hunters are often benighted when storms arise and open a channel in the ice that “separates them from their craft. Sometimes the vessel has to bear away for safety, and many of-the crew perish from cold and hunger unless lucixily picked up by some other ves- acl. At other times, when the ice grows weak, they remain for hours together immersed to the knees, or perhaps to the middle of the body, on frail cakes of ice. If they should sur- vive this dreadful torture and be rescued, the evil of frost- burn awaits them, and, at the close of the homeward voyage, their limbs are at the mercy of the surgeon’s knife. Ghe Zennel, Yo CoRRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs Will please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- mal: 1. Age, 2, Food and medicine given. 3, Appearance of the eye; of (he coat; of the tongue and lips. 4. Any changes in the appearance of the borly, as bleating, drawing in of the flanks, ete, 5, Breathing, the number of respirations per minnte, and whether labored or not, 6. Condition of the bowels and see¢retions of the kidneys, color, etc. 7. Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8. Temperature of the body as indi- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kenne)] and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc,, that may be noticed ; signs of sulfering, etc. Tre Loxpon, Onrarw, Bence Snow.—Mr. Charles Lin- coln, who superintended the Centennial, Baltimore and New York Bensh Shows, has again achieved success in the Domin- ion. ‘Through his kindness we are enabled to lay before our readers the following list of awards of the London, Ontari io, Bench Show: Cuass 1,—Mnglish Setters—1. TW Jackson's Bruce, Chatham ; 2, A D’Espard’s Dash. Highly commended, F G Simpson's Storm, Exeter. Bitches—1. WB Wells’ Star, Chatham; 2, F G Simpson's Mersey. Highly commended, J Hennessy’s Kitty, Chatham; and W G Coupland’s Fan, Pups—t, Chas. Murray’s Bronte, London, also taking 8. Griggs’ gold medal for best Eng- lish'settor pup in show. Crass 2.—Irish Setters—i and 2, J © Goodenough’s Rap and Shot, Windsor. Eighly commended, 2 L Wilkes’ Silvio, Galt; R Outhbert's Dash, Mxeter. Bitehes—l, J Weighell’s Bird, Rochester, N. ¥,; 2, WG Coupland’s Beauty. Highly, commended, John B Platts -—, London, Pups—i, 1 L Wilkes! Dash, Galt, Highly commende , Strathroy. Crass 3.—Gordon Setters—i, T A Smallman's —, London; 2, W T Crisp's Bob, Ingersoll. Highly commended, Dr. ‘Niven’s Don, Lonilon, Bitches—1, Jas Glen’s Belle, London ; 2, J D Thom- son's May. Toronto. Pups—ti, Dr Riven —-, Eovidien, Crass 4.—Pointers over 50 pounds—i, a Weighell’ 8 Dash, Roche-ter; 2, i ttiehard’s Bob, London. Highly commended, J Rombough’s Llas, London. Bitches over 45()pounds—i, A H Gray- don’s Belle, London; 2, 8 T Bastedo’s ——, Princeton, Guass 6.—Dogs under 60 pounds—1, I Weighell’s Shot; 2, J Olean’ s8port. Bitches under 50 pounds—1, J Weigheil’s Mollie ; 2, Geo Hare’s Toronto. Grass 6.—Poinler Pups—i, George Hare’s Tronto. Highly commended, Robert Griffin’s, T Towson's, Windsor; J 0 Boyd's Burlington ; A Wiliott's, Bond Mau. Cnass 7. —Chesapeake Bay Dogs—l, G W eae: + pa a Port, Ind; 2, E H Gillman’s Pride. Detroit. : Crass 8, —Water Spaniels—l, Big Point Kennel ‘Clay’ 8 » Micke, 168 Chatam; 2, do, Grouse. Highly commended, A Cleghorn’s Ranger and Trim; O Cannon's Bob ; Dr Niven’s Jeff. Crass 9.—Cocker Spanisla—1, C A Brough’s Peter, Toronto; 2, do., Tita. Highly commended, G D McDougall’s Lady Bessie, & ee? Garry, W E Walsh’s Dash, John Hammond's Bessie and’ ailor. Crass 10.—Dield Spaniels—1, J I Mellmuth’s Louie, London; 2, - © McCann's Caiser, London, Highly commended, GR Murray’s jen, : : Onass 1J1.—lox Hounds—i1, J Weighell’s Rock; 2, do., Buck, Highly commended, D Shea's Forrester, A J B Macdonald’s Clyde, Wm Slogrett’s Ratter and Rolla, G Kennedy’s Hasty, G Cummings’ Kiot, E 1, Wilkes’ Ranger, ; OLAss 12,—Iox ‘Terriers—1, Chas J Pox’s Young $Sport; 2, do., Prince. Highly commended, R Gibson's Viper, Venom and ‘Tip, Wim Dobson's Nettle. ; CiAss 13.—Grey Hounds—i, J HE Dawson's McGrath, London ; 2, CA Brongh’s Lady, Toronto, Highly commended, J H Daw- sou's Flirt, 0 L Cayan’s Sallie. Onass 14.—Scotch Deerhounds—2, W kk SBurry’s Gauntlet, Hamilton. Ouass 15.—Mastiffs—_1, J Leary’s Countess, St. Mary’s. St. Bornards--l, Wm Dempster’s Barry, Ingersell; 2, A E Davis’ Novell, Hamilton. Highly commended, M P Hays’ No Name. Ouass 16.—Newfoundlands—1, Maj Milligan’s Nell, London ; 2, A G Sanders’ Neptune, London, Highly commended, J A Doyle’s Jim Penders, John Glen’s Major. Onass 17.—Dalmatians or Coach—i, John Ormerod’s Spot, Brantford ; 2, J H Heath’s Spring, London. Highly commended, J Thomson’s Juno, J Fairbairn’s Spot, TH O’Callaghan’s Kaiser. Crass 15 and 19.—Rough-coated Shepherds—1, C G Hartsin’s Driver, Davinville ; also taking special prize of silver cup ; 2, Jas Oox’s Shepherd, Strathroy. Highly commended, James Cox's Chester. Smooth Coatys—1 and 2, Jas Cox’s Nettie and Dart, Strathroy. Onass 20.—Bnll Dogs—1, Jas Dains, London, Onass 21.—Bull Terriers oyer 20 pounds—1, G F Gurnot, Inger- soll; 2, -Wm Veale, Cleveland, O, Highly commended, iC Hillis, 8t: Thomas. Crass 22.—Bull Terriers under 20 pounds—1, H VY Meredith, London, : CLAss 23 and 24.—Black and Tan over 11 pounds—2, A Thorne, Black and Tan under 11 pounds —1, D 'T Perrin’s Jack, Highly commended, London. London, a pretty little dog; 2, J J Brown. A Arbuckle, London ; H Jell, Wardsville. CLASS 23.—Skye Terriers—l, Miss Mitchell’s Sam, London, a handsome old dog ; 2, Rey Mr Darnell’s, London, Orass 26,—Yorkshire Terriers—1, Mr, Wilkes’ Rowdy, Galt ; 2, Job Pilling, Cleyeland. Crass 27.—Scotch Terriers—1, Jas Smith’s4Piny, London; 2, A Black’s Toby. Highly commended, Wm Wlliott’s Jerry and Tom ; W Dempster, Mr. Black, Onass 28.—Toy Terriers—i, Jas Glen's Pinkney. * Cuass 29.—Pomeranians—i1, A Anderson's White Prince, Lon- don ; 2, H Roat’s Doodle, Preston. Highly commended, H KR Ghee, James Anderson, R Richard, M O Andrews. »Ciass 30 —Miscellaneous—il, B C Marshall’s very handsome retriever bitch ; 2, H Hartin’s I'rench poodle, of Brantford. + Large.—Ye call attention to the advertisement in another column of this stud dog, in the hands of Mr. Wanmaker. Though not coming in direct competition, Lark has virtually beaten the best blue bloods in America, as he took the first prize in the largest class ever shown—that of native setters at: New York Bench Show—over Bruce and Nip and Tuck. These latter having beaten both Paris and Leicester. He is the property of Mr. P. H. Morris, of this city. oe A Doe Siow ror San FRranortsco,—San Francisco is to have a dog show. offered. Sa Pars . . Name Cruatmep.—Thos. P. Cantwell, of Brainerd, Minn., claims the name of “ Blix” for his black pointer bitch pup, bred by J. L. Woodbridge, of North Manchester, Conn. Sire, Strong’s Champion Pete; dam, Woodbridge’s Nell, _ whelped June 22, 1877. W. H. Pierce, of Peekskill, N. Y., claims the name of Pride of Cortlandt for his black and white setter-puppy, out of his Fanchon, by Crary’s Nero, of Oshkosh, Wis. ; he also claims the name of Queenie for bitch puppy, same litter, the property of M. H. Hovermale, Independence, Lowa, ++ Crooxep Lxues 1x Doas—How-1o Cure.—Take an old boot leg and cut a strip off as long as his leg from the first joint above his toes and wide enough to go around his leg. Make some holes in each side so as to runa piece of cord through and lace quite tight, but not too tight, for if you do it will chafe him. Cut some slils in the end of this boot, so it will be quite soft and not chafe his leg while moving around. Examine his lez now and then to see that the boot does not chate. +> — Loursyiiin Dog Smow.—Al. Bourlier gives as a special premium a galvanized iron cup.of immense proportions to the ugliest dog exhibited. The special premium list for the bench show is growing very rapidly, aud numbers thirty-five or forty already. + Dods Tear Suck Eees.—‘+ Check Cord,” of Shrewsbury, N. Y., sends the following remedy for this bad habit: I wish to state if Is my belief that a judicious use of the whip will do it, but if that fails, place a charge of gunpowder on the ‘ground, put an egg upon it and lay a train of powder from the charge to a conyenient distance, and stand by it with a lighted segar. When the dog is in the act of taking the egg touch the sezar fo the train of powder. Information is requested from those trying theabove remedy if asecond application is needed. a f Apparmns Wan or Nose.—Although it sometimes hap- pens that young dogs lack those olfactory powers for which they are so valuable to the sportsman, they should not be con- demned without a fair trial. It often happens that this defect is remedied as the animal advances toward adult age. With dogs that have but just recovered from distemper, this defect is frequently noticeable, but is seldom if ever permanent. During a long drought, when the herbage is in a very dry state, it happens that the keenest nosed animals are frequently unable to find game. In such case let a second trial be given when the state of the weather and moisture of the fields will be more advantageous to the animal. Weare confident such will prove satisfactory. ; A beautiful setter pup presented to the wriler a few years since, se¢med to be absolutely without the faculty of scenting game. Being shut in theoflice one night, in his ** high jinks,” he overturned a jar of leeches, and probably nosed them, as in the morning he was found bleeding profusely from the nostrils, and had evidently been suffering from hemorrhage the greater part of the night, as he was badly ensanguined. _ ‘were picked up, Premiums aggregating $5,000 are to be. FOREST ‘AND STREAM. An examination into the state of affairs showed the leech jar broken, whereupon it was conjectured that some of the rep- tiles had found lodgment in the nose or throat, The result confirmed the diagnosis, two being found attached to the’ posterior fauces, and three were washed out of the nostrils, four remaining to be accounted for after those on the floor They were probably swallowed. The ani- mal recovered, and with the recovery his infirmity disappeared, Such active treatment isnot however recommended.—Vallock's Sportsmen's Gazetteer. +h ss _______. Lovisvitin’s HxyrpocuonpriAd Caniyn.—There is one of the strangest and most singular dogs in this city that we have ever known, He is a medium-sized yellow dog, with some long wiry hairs about his muzzle, with unusual reddish looking eyes, as if he had been weeping. He is a wait of un- known parentage and ownership, and no one knows from whence he came and where he sleeps and habttates. He looks |. about two and a half years old, and as he has no owner nor home, he goes by the euphonioustitle of Gutters. He wears a singularly sad and melancholy look, never associates with other dogs, and seems to be overcharged with sorrow. ‘The strang- est and most. peculiar trait in his character is his fondness for funerals, and for the last two years not a funeral cortege has passed through the gates of our beautiful cemetery but what has seen Gutters in close attendance. Mr, Bell, the superin- tendent of the cemetery, says that Gutters visits him twice every Sunday, morning and evening, and that it is. only on Sundays that le deigns fo notice him or any of his family, totally ignoring them upon every other day of the week. When spoken to he does not approach you with a wagging tail and cheerful countenance, but sccms to accept your atten- tions formally and with asad air. Some malicious person has put out one of Gutters’ eyes, which gives him a still more sad and melancholy countenance. He scems to visit few places besides the cemetery, but about 7 o'clock every morning he can be seen in front of Mr. Feath- erston’s butcher shop on South Upper stréect, waiting for his breakfast. After his morning meal he is not seen again dur- ing the day, except there be a funeral, when he is certain to be present and take his place among the mourners, staring with a vacant and sad look as the cofiin “is lowered to its last resting-place. How he Jearns when fhere is to be a funeral we are unable to state.—Kentucky Live Steck Lecord. Machting and Boating. — HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK, Date. Boston. New York. |\Charleston. Massacuusetts—DorcuEster Yaonr Crus, Sept. 29.— The fourth regatta of this club was sailed off Commercial Point, Dorchester, over a course, for schooners and first class boats, of twelve and and one-half miles; for second class and keel boats, a distance of nine and one-half miles; for third class, five and one-half miles. Jollowing is the summary: SCHOONERS., Actual Corrected. Length. Time, Time. Name. Owner. . FT. IN. H. M. 8. I. M.S, Hermeés.......,W Goodwin,,..... 35 8 4 410 B 34 25 Mist............8) W Weston..... 38 6 4 21 00 4 37 00 ANONYMa...... W DSohier....... 27 4 4 39 00 4°26 FIRST-CLASS—CENTRE-BOARD SLOOPS, Violet..........4 E Peabody...... 34 3 ~ 3 32 50 3 147 Mabel..... -...W HL Smith,...,. 34 00 3 32 53 | lean Fanchon.......A Burgess........ 26 4 3 8619 2 56 27 Aenone,.......5°P Freeman...... 27 9 Withdrawn. SECOND-CLASS—CENTRE-BOARD SLOOPS, Rebie.....:....0 P Phinney...... 23 1 54 30 121 50 Wanderer .....C BE Russ.......... 23 6 1 55 45 1 23 39 Nattie.........W I Nickerson... 22 6 157 6 1 23-50 WNiagara,......A Dean............ 24 4 2 22 48 1 31 33 THIRD CLASS—CENTRE-BOARD SLOOPS, Samkey........ J Bryant. ..0e.0se. 19) 1 1 21 14 0 59 19 Maud..........DAHall..........19 5 | 1 22.45 1 048 Water Lily....P Grant, Jr....... 19 5 1 2B ob 1 089 SREY CNG. cy eeee — UNUM bs oer asiee te 1 23 1% 1 0 34 Virginia, -.C Plympton....... 16 1L 1 87 4 Te 43". 3 Aurora. ..d Sharp... 19 0 1 49 40 a ey gr KEELS. Sunbeam....-. WS Nickerson pow 3 1 69 59 1 2) 46 Lydia Adams..Dayenport... 23. 3 2 83 42 2 1.19 Hormet.......,. G W Sharp....... 15 10 4 49 a4 2 11 23 TENDERS (named after the yachts they tend). . Mariquita...... TQSET Ss oeite sm) aed tee 0 95 20 oe ae Niagara...... red Dt Ri a OE Sr ee 0 25 65 pees Bristol....,... BO EMIHIP a's shat PR neva ma 0 26 50 njatieele Mabel...:.:....PG@rrim.... ... eee come O 29 12 i} LUVss tes sore ees. »WoOOdWard 5.2... se. LRAT ARO a ENR. * BSEVO}IG 2. pees LIETG cece lre alt eeinennsseie 0 31 50 teers 3 The nine prizes were awarded as follows: Hermes, first prize, silver and glass wine stand; Mabel, first prize, Silver fruit dish; Violet, second prize, nickel eucised marine clock; Rebie, first prize, silver celery stand; Wanderer, second prize, a silver Sugar Spoon; Sankey, first prize, one pair sugar spoons; Psyche, sec- oud prize, a gold charm compass; Sunbeam, first prize, a toilet set; Lydia Adams, second prize, olive fork; Mariquita, lirst prize, a silver goblet, MassacuusErrs.—oston Yacht Club.—The final reratta of the Boston Yacht Club for the present season was sailed oa Wednesday, Sept. 26, to settle the prizes in the second and third classes: ‘The Shadow and ithe Violet had cach gained one race in the second class, and the Wanderer, Rebie and Posey one cach in the third class. The Shadow won the prize in the second class, and the Posey the prize iu ihe third clags. Unton Boat Crusn—Sept. 29.—The four-oared shell race of the annual fall regatta was rowed on the Charles River Satur- day evening. ‘There were two crews, Williams crew—C. fH. Williams, Jr., I. H. Houghton, Rt. H. Jones, W. 8. Eaton, Harry Willams (coxswain). Lee crew—George Lee, — Richardson, W. Appleton, Caleb Wilde, E. G. Ellis (cox swain). The Williams crew won in fouricen minutes. Conneotieur—Hanrrorp Rowine Cros.—In the enn ial | regatia, held Sept. 26, the one-mile’ single-senil race fr the senior championship and a gold medal was won by Capt. H. Andrus, in 14m. 48s. ; ‘he junior championship aud a silver medal won by H. H, White in 14m, 242s. | gatta of this association was rowed on the Hariem River, | success. _New Yorx.— Atlantic Yacht Chih Regatta, Sept. 27.1 annual regatta of this club for the champion pennant, and + ditional competition prizes for schooners and first-class sloc was contested by ten yachts. The course was for second-c, sloops from the starting point off Bay Ridge to and aro buoy No. 8} on the Southwest Spit and return. _ schooners and first-class sloops the course led around b No. 8) out to and around the Sandy Hook Light-ship, ; back through the Swash channel to the place of depart Following is the summary : SCHOONERS. Elapsed = Cérret time, Line Name. Owner. H. M. 8. H. M. J Peerlesg.....- 444550 JR Maxwell...... sasteweeenssd 2428 T ode “Con Thayer.,...s.6- 2.0 BC 17 7 321 mse item nee kl MiIGHs sc dso aeaees see nc eer vei 10 17 Too FIRST-CLASS SLOOPS. Orion..,,,+ +> W COOpeCT,.. sever. 222 eee oe a+.-0 51 33 7 al Dolphin, ......... HU UOP Ciaeetos 5 fades cas tece " Not timed, SECOND-CLASS SLOOPS. GGnide! 22 "52) ps a: SORIRRG heen ee te eeG wt 13 29 413 MLO Ge geeteree > separa WOSWiiarea ois e les vai et BRIS 4 4) Intrepid... .-eees--N D Tawton......ececesereaecd 44 29 448 SIN TTGEIOTAN 5m: srape Bue sate! bi EINES LSE] CoV L ges een See 4 dz 51 4 26 WOM se wes bese tl Le MOPARS eee pea ema uial 424 GRAMEROY ys. Frtenpsnir—On the Harlem, Sent. 27 single scull race was rowed by representatives of these clubs, in which George Garsil of the Gramerey Club | Emil Conlon of the Friendships. Time, 20m. 49s, Hopson River axp Vavonta Yacour Crogs,—Uyiton gatte, Sept. 27.—This regal’ was sailed on the Hudson, ¢ a course from a stakebeat off {fre club house, foot of Seyent’ street, to and around a stakeboat off Fort Lee and return. was sailed twice over, making in all a distance uf twe miles. Following is the summary : HIRST CLASS, ; Actual, Corree Name. H.M.8. H. Me} Clara Safer OH Ft sod: by Dees sents eacm antecedent oo Al Bvt, PTC OI eee eece rane seraciieeweaes oieearase sink saben son d-tth tL 3 4 SECOND CLASS, CCST, DOH Seacened oh ate teat ta ee Ede 8 ee 3 43 45 3 43 1 HH Holmes.-... Fe dd 43 3 et! A! Addie Taylor .... 3 44-53 3 4L PLOSDCCU See eth oak entre Tee ee ee 8 62 U9 3 BU | ii ‘THIRD CLASS, GURSIG, Sand t ee mare seared s eed cewietenewencce aesenedt US 46 48 NEHGS AW. oo usberetesanee reid se uwewes +8tued or ODD 412 Harrem Reaarra Assocratron, Oct.2,—The first annus proyed very successful, The contests were open toall amate | and the several events were well contested by numerous ¢ petitors. ‘The course for the trial heats was from McOo. dam one mile straightaway” down stream; in the final he one mile straightaway up stream from Gates’ Dock. The s,_ mary of the tril heats is as follows, the naines heing vive | the order in which they crossed the line : ‘ | Junior sculls—First heat: EH. Conlin, Friendships, em, 82138, ;_ 5S. Wilson, Nassaus; J. V. Elliott, Seawanhakus; W. Contenr, Co — bias ; J.J, Guniher, Nassaus. Second heat: W. Hurley, Priendsh- 6m. 37378, 5 W. R. Kent, Nonpariels ; J. Frazier, Palisades; J.D.) | Nassaus;S.S. Lee, Palisades. Third heat; HH. Livingstone, Yale = lege, 6m, 15448.; W. Childs, Nautilus :J. a. Ackerman, Empires 51 | Man. Argonautas, Fourth heat: G. Gaisel, Gramercy, Gin. 41435 ; #, Ockerhausen, Wudsons; J. Pilkington, Seawanhakas ; B.A. Som Wesleyan College. Final heat: Livingstone, 6m. 4trs. 5 Gaisel, 6m _ Coulon, 6m, 234¢s. s Pairs.—First heat: Athletics, 6m. 29s.: Nautilus, Gin. 4T8ja.3 Ad | ton, 6m. 57s. Second heat: Atlanta, 6m.41'ys, Finalheat: Ath 6m, 11278, Atletics, 6m. 15s. Senior seulis—First heat: J, McCartney, Friendships, Tm. 22hR Fearon, Yonkers; J. A. Ackerman, Einpire. Second heat: G.W. Trenton, im. 56448,, J.Pilkington, Seawanhaka; A, Moffatt, Paiir Third heat: 1M. Mills, Athletics, 91m 593¢s.; J. TL Abeel, Nassau, heat: Lee, 6m. 87478.3 Mills, 5m. 8737s ; McCarmey, 5m. 50s. ; BOM eh b sa College, 5, 10348,; Atalantas, Wolventwoks, etics. : Six-oared gigs—Columbias, Danntless and Friendships, ence potwegn the first two was adjudged 1o be second, Thed— just oue-(uarter Minrarorn Yacurinc.—The monthly regatta of the Ai can Model Yacht Association tock place on the lake at I pect Park, Sept. 29. There were six entries; four schoo and two sloops.. The schooners entered were the Vii” Maria, Katie B. and Yankee “Traveller; sloops Cloud § ! Commodore Bennett. There were three Neats sailed, but 5 the third heat the first boat in was six seconds behind specified time for making the distance, whichis 15 miu the race was not decided. j Tre Owasco Lakme Reearra.—The three-mile race for fessional single sculls, which was rowed Sept. 27, resulted another easy yictory for ihe champion Courtney, who now come in ahead in twenty-eight races, The followin; the tine of the competitors : Charles Courtney, of Union Springs........... Jumes Riley, of Saratoga Springs. ... Dla cees oe vt oleaee aL tee er ewe eee Frenchy Johnson, of Gostou............ Jimes Ven Kyck ot Peekskill, ty. e2reamae ss sasises cn .coe eee Ap) Laberger, of Pittsburg...... daca ae berets ccreereeyeee DIME NOK bd Areonavras ys. Neprunts.—The four-oared shell race tween the Argonauta Club, of Bergen Point, and the Nepl Club, ‘of Staten Island, took place Sept. 29 onthe Kil Kull. In 1870 and 1871 the Neptunes vanquished the J nautas, und in 1872 and 1873 the Argonautas beat the D tunes: This contest was waged for the championship of Kill Von Kull and a set of colors, and resulted in a hands victory for the Argonautas, they winning by four Jen The race course was from between Hlm Park dock aad light-house to a point this side of Blizabethport and ret being one and a half miles each way, or three miles for whole race. Time, 21m. Dare Devin ys. Wanrer F. DAyms.—The second race between the yachts Dare Devil and Walter F. came off at New Rochelle, N. Y., Sept. 29, stakes side. The contest proyed a close and exciting one, aud won by the Davids by one minute.| :Time, 4 hours 10 1 ‘The course was ten miles to the windward and return— Echo Bay tox stake boat anchored off Oak Neck, about! miles east of Matinecoeck Point, and retarn. j Frusnine Rrearra, Sept, 25,—This regatta passed off W The breeze was from the southwest and favord for fine sailing. The course was from the Hoffman Hous aso Se ede Nk ly Pe em AVAL DRL Blushing Bay, to the Gangway buoy, off Sand’s Point, and re- turn. There were twelve entries, the summary leing as fol- lows: FIRS! CLASS. Tlapsed Corrected Time. ‘Time. Name, Ty MM, Se i af. 8. (eatin Prt rerree nett d Chee eee pe 3 5917 VALOR Ee pot rs eb pie: tr cse te pewee sey 6 UL265 4 00 55 SHOOND GLASS, DIT yy Ts acaarrs.widvardesenvers © St ab 3 24 bt THIRD GLASS. Pick and Luek.. ab 12 % ditdy Martha Muui.,.. 44 5 3 15 48 Emme De cesewesecs sess 16 47 3 52 87 17 Ht 3 81 15 3 Not timed, 42 24 BT 06 Peter O'Briéi, ..-.- Mollie Thawn....... Kate Joratemon... wens teen w np ewneeae OAT-RIGGED,. : Silscilaces come HI PACHMM OMIA. «2.202 ere rees see si 42 64 Mamie. ...0......- Boece veuae. 4 16 18 § 49 18 TH DlGsean ew ash eka Oc e~ eps sees NOt tlined, Fiusnine Ruearra.—The fall regatita of the Nereus Row- ing Club took place on Flushing Bay, Sept. 29. L. Embree won the single scull race, beating John Bogert by three lengths. Also the New York Rowing Club’s six-oared gig buat the Nereus crew by thirteen seconds. Avnantro Yaowr Cire, Sepé 29.—Annual regatta of open boats for championship pennunt and eup; mainsails oily allowed; course of 15 miles. The entries were: the Wind, FP. T. Peet owner; Corrinia, W- W. Beebe owner, and TLonise, 8. W. Knowles owner. Won by the Wind, which crossed the line six minutes ahead of the Corrinia. The Louise withdrew. Poughkeepsie, Sept. 29,—The twenty miles race between L. Grinnell’s Fidget of New Hamburg, and I, Brown's W. It. Brown of Newburg, was won by the former in 4 hours 30 minutes. : : New Jersey.—Hureha Boat Club, Sent. 2),—The first an- nual regatta of this club was rowed on the Passaic over a course of one and one half miles. ‘The races were: Junior Scnlls—Entries: W. Clark, W. Johnson, C. Baldwin and P. Young. - Wou by Young in 11m. 10s. J Pair-Oared Gigs—Kntries: Alida—M. Force and ©. Baldwin; Bureku—c. Girch and T. Wiljiains; Mystic—W. Clark and W. Johnson, Mystic won by one and one half lengths in 11m. 80s, Four-Oared Shells—Entries : The Alexander Clark, manned by W, Clark, M. Everett, G. Smythe and J. Anglemaa ; the Upkoown, manned by A. Hewes, Pf. Fisher, J. Erb and W. Ryno; the Slowac, with W Jotison, G. Lee. W Parsh and P. Young; the O. N,'., whose crew was J. Young, J. Duity, ¥. Cainpbe!l and W. Powe, The Showac came, in half a length ahead of tue O, N, ., whieh was closely pressed by the ethers. Time, 9m. 20s, : Six-Oared Giss—Hntries: The Bessie B., with J. Young, W. Parsh, '. Wisher, J. Duffy, M. Everett and W. Ryno; the J, Ross, manned by Pp. Young, W. Clark, W. Johnson, Ff. Campbell, A. Neemes and J, Angleman, Won by the Ross crew im 9m. 27s, ’ ; ; The programme Glosed with # swimming mittch (in which M. Lyerett Won, With J. Augleman second) and a tub race. : Oxrtow Rowine Associa tion.—Tackensack River, Sept, 29.— The annual regatta of the Orion Rowing and Athletic Associa- tion, rowed over a course of one and a half miles with two turms, consisted of tlie following contests : Single Sculls—Hntries: IF. Hill and L. C. Allen. The latter won in Win, 21378— f “ qe Four-Oared Gigs—Entries: The Gil Ward, with J. Merseles, J. Gill- vary, A. Van Horn, R. M. Packer, and J. Drew coxswain ; the Orion, whose crew was composed of W. B. Grattan, C. H. Billings, W. Wilson, wR. Kuran, and, Hill coxswatn. Easily won hy the Orion, Four-Oared Race.—The crews were: P. W. Levering, G. H. Cough- lin, , I. Yerrington, 1D. OC. Lawrence, and H. Toe coxswain; H. Rowley—J. Van Loan, H, N. Adams, W- Myers, and J. Merseles, cox- swain. Won by the latter in 9m, 52%s. Lone Brancu Cron Reearra, Sept, 29.—The well con- tested 1ace of this club was sailed on the Shrewsbury River, over a course from a stakeboat off the Neptune Boat Club- house southeast to Occanie, and then westward, passing Fort Washington, (uring about two miles below Port Washington ‘Dock and then homeward. In the first classthe Long Branch came in first in 2h. 46m. 18s.; in the second class the Wan- derer, 2h, 40m. 41s.; Katie in the third class, 3h. 18m. 47s. 5 in the fourth class the Sapphire, in 3h. 7m. 4s., and in the fifth class the Highland Lass, in sh. 20s. Trenvron Yaout Crun, Trenton, Oot. 1.—This regatta was sailed on the Delaware River, over a course of fiye miles. he third class boats started at halfpast ten o’clock. The Rambler came. in af 1h. 86m. p. m,; the Helena at 1h. 51m., and the Battery Ann at 1h. 53m. The second class boats were started at 10h. 16m. 30s. The Ripple came in at th. 27m. 40s.; the Flying Dutchman at th. 34m., and the Cen- fennial at 1h, 34m. 26s. 301, 30s. ‘The Minerva came in at-1h. 8m. 10s. ; the Nelly at th, 32m. 53s., and the Ida at 1h, 33m. 42s. Minerva was de- clared the victor. LovrstaNs AmAtETR Rowrne Assooration.—In the last day of the regatta, Sept. 26, the four-bared gig race, one-mile and return, was won by the Howard Club; the four-oared barge race was won by the Riyersides, and the four-oared shell race of one mile and a half and return by the Hope Club. ‘Time, 18 minutes. The contests were for elegant prizes and the championship of the South. A Drawpaok To A Porrasim Canor.—About the end of Jast month a canocist, contemplating a trip to Lake George via the St. Lawrence, took his canoe apart—1 was one of Biifens, built in three sections for convenience ot carriage —and forwarded it by rail to Quebec, packed in its long box, intend- ing tostart from that place. He was unavoidably detained, so the gentleman to whose care the box was addressed left it at the freight-shed to awail the owner's arrival, and thought no more about it, One morning, about a fortnight after this, he was unpleasantly reminded of its existence by a visit from a policeman, who informed him that a long box directed to him had been lying at the railroad freight-shed for some time, and was giving forth a most offensive smell. He did not go at once Lo ascertain the truth of this, and to his astonishment he saw the followmg paragraph im the eyening paper: «A Strange Ajfai7.—At the Grand Trunk Depot there ig a Jarye box addressed to a promiment person of this city for an eyually well-known physician, which is believed to contain a human body. A yery strong smell exhales from this box,” It is needless to say that on going to the place next day he found that the odor of the dissecting room, existed only in the imagination of the composer, perhaps excited by the sight of a small adalat of red paint (blood!) which had been spilled on the ¢over ofthe box and its address. The first class boats started af 10h.’ \Auswers fo (Lorrespondents. No Notice Taken of Anonymous Uplidinvinntinan tS" A number of anonymous correspondents will noderstand why thei queries are not answered, when they red the lines at the head of this column. H. D. K., Philadelphia,—Bosh!!! W. D. &., Mobile, Ala.—Apply to uny guimuker, ii. B.8., Chestnut Will, Mass.—You forgot to enclose specimen of your plant. ANTLER., South Bend, Ark. You ask a question regarding an artie¢le, Hut do not state whit it is, §. J., Salem.— Will you please give me the address of Ierroshotl, the famons yacht builder? Ans, Bristol, R. I. Pink LAKE, Belleyne, Mich.—Can I send my old volumes of Fonesy AND STREAM to you hy mailto be boanit? Ans. Yes. ; Grosz, Cortland, N. Y.—Is there any shooting to be had in the Cats- kill Mountains? Ans, Plenty of ruffed grouse. “Our Boy,” Romeo, Mich.—Why do fishermen prefer a tapering, braided silk fishing line forreel? Ans, Because it delivers the fly better. RirLeMaAN.—Did the American Team use a breech or mnzzle-loading rifle at the late match at; Creedmoor? Ans, All breech-loaders, Henry &., St. Louis, Mo.—Can a person shoot farther over water with elther shot-pun or trifle, than overland? Ifso, why? Ans. There is no difference whatever. C. P. R., Worcester, Mass.—To whom should I wrile in New York to know what alligator hides are worth? Does Marenholz, of New York, buy them? Ans, We think Marenholz buys them, : C, A.8., Bloomfield, N. J.—Is there any place, sayin New Jersey, where I could get fair railshooting? Ans. Delanco, Burlington Co., N. J.; reached by Camden and Amboy R. Ry Sam, Needham, Mass.—Whal kindof shooting will I find in Marsh- field, Mass? Ans, Yellow legs, grass birds, peeps and ring necks. Now is the time, JACK R., St. Louis; Mo.—How may rubber be securely cemented to metal? Ans. Soak one part of shellac gum finely pulverized in ten parts of ammonia; in three weeks the solution is ready for use, Axcric, Huntsville, Alabama.—What are the ingredients of the 80 called insect powders as Steadman’s, Lyons, ete.? Ans. Pyrethruin rosum, oY lowering pyrethrum finely powdered. Hi, H. F., Richmond, Va.— What will it cost to have my muzzle-loading gun altered to a breech-loader? Ans. Aboul#sis, if well done. Any of the metropolitan gunmakers can doit, See our advertising columns, P. A. W., Whitehall, N. ¥.—Who is R. Wakefield, maker of Hnglish guns? Ang. It. Wakefield is the trade mark that N. H. Kilby, of Mon- treal, puls on the guns that he imports of various makers, CG! W. F., Columbus, Ohio.—What is considered a fair load for a 12-bore muzzle-loading gun, say of No. 6 shot? Aus. Much depends npon the gun; 3/¢ drs, powder and 1 or 14¢ ounce of shot is 4 fair average Toad. XantTHIUM, Ashville, N. C.—Can you inform me of the scientific name of the enclosed plant?. Ans. Ii belongs to the buckwheat fmily (Poly- gonaceas, IJhis a species of knot weed, Polygomwmn (persicaria) tnearna- tun Till. Snive, Montreal.—As mentioned in our last, you cannot probably use your dog this fall. Wecannot go into the pathology and treatment of fhe case through our columns, as it would occupy altogether too much space. Consult a physician, not a dog doctor. . W. H.58.. Fort Shaw, M. T,—Can you inform me what is the cause of blood rushing at the end of my setter’s tail and causing it to bleed when he is upona point? Whatis the reputation of J. Hollis, of London? Ans. Extreme nervous excitement, Good, C. R. C. Hampton, N. Y.—My kittens are infected with fleas; they are very treublesome, Whatis a safe and effectual remedy for them’ Ans, Pyrecthrum rosum, sold by Lazelle, Marsh & Gardner, No. 10 Gold street, New York, ee OLD Hoss, Bexar, Texas.—l. What is meant by kennel register? 2, Do you mean to say, if one claims a name for his dog, thaf no other person may use thesamename? Ans. 1, The kennel register is for the registration of the pedigrees of dogs.. 2. Such has been the idea ad- yanced, but it is perfectly nonsensical. See our last issue. H. A. R., Boston, Mass.—Can a paper be prepared so that it will be affected by light so as to obtain prints other-than by nitrate of silver? Ans. Paper prepared with ferrocyanide of potassium is affected by light, and when the light is transmitted through apicture a copy will be obtained which needs only to be washed to be preserved. Aquarium, Madison, Wisconsin,—Please give mea receipt for ce- menting the glass of an aquarium tank to the iron frames? Ans, Take of powdered litharge two ounces, dry white lead ground one ounce, boiled linseed oil three ounces and copal varnish one ounce, and make thick paste #all the ingredients to be mixed by weight. A. H. H., New York.—Is there any room, or hall, or other place in New York, where one may practice ‘shooting on the wing?” Tshould like sometimes fo freshen myself with a little practice at a gyro, or something of the sort. Ans. Capt. Bogardus expécts fo open such at establishment as you describe soon, ? J, 8. P., Tobyhanna Mills, Pa.—Will you please inform me what is considered the proper time to spay bitch pups, ‘‘or to perform the oper- ation of oyariotomy ?” Also in what position to make the abdominal incision—whether on the median line, or side near fiank? Ans, 4s soon a5 possible uncer three months ofage. Make incision inthe flank. P, §.8., Bridgeport.—l send you the head and stomach of a duckT have shot. Can you tell whatitis? Ans. Ai sporsa; a Stammer or wood duck, young immature male, Had eaten insects, and seeds of a form of mursh grass ; also, some animal matter. The duck must have come from as far north as Labrador from the seeds found in the stomach. Sport, Helena, Montana.—Will you be kind enough to give me a for- mula for making liquid glue? Ans, To one ounce of borax in a pint of boiling walter add two ounces of shellac, and boil till the shellac is dis- solved. Another: Dissolve eigtt ounces of the best glue in a half pint of water, Keep stirring and add slowly two and a hall ounces of strong aqnafortis. Keep well corked, ready for use. Serre, Louisville, Ky.—I have a setter puppy that has ashy grey ul- cers or pill-likt points in his mouth from which he suffers greatly, It looks exactly like the “canker” which children often have. What can Tdoforhim’? Ans, Take of powdered borax, Inyrrh, and excissi¢ated alam, of each one drachm. White sugar jiwo drachm, and chlorate of potash one half drachm. Incorporate thoroughly atid sprinkle through the animal’s mouth, G, A., St, Paul, Minn.—Are not the rim-fire rifle Cartridges as now made considered reliable and suitable for hunting pnrposes and short- range target practice? Ans, Our experience proves thie rini-fire car- tridge to be as effective and reliable as the central fire. ; QcIpNuNG, Port Lambton, Ontario.—Is there any journal that treats exdlusively of fish culture? Ans. No. The ForREst AND STREAM de- yotes a great deal of space to fish culture, and in the last four years has printed an equivalent to 4 volume of 1,800 pages, SPORTSMAN, New York.—What kind of game will I find in the vicinity of Corning, Steuben Co,, N. Y.; in the early part of October? Will I be able to obtain specimens of small birds for stuffing at the above-nameiL time and locality, and what Kinds? What is the proper charge for a sixteen-gange shot-gun? Ans, 1. Ruffed grouse, quail, ares anc squirrels, 2. Many kinds too numerous to mention, 3. 236 fo 3 drs. of powder and 1 oz. of shot, G. 8. B., Niles, O.—Can fish Tun over a dam five and one half feet high, with an apron or break about midway its height of six feet in width? The fish in the stream, both above and below, are black bags, perch, pike, suckers and catfish. Would if be any advantage to compel the owner of the dam to construct a lishway over it? Ans, The fish youmention cannot rise over the dam. Whether it jwould be best to construct a fishway or hot depends entirely upon the importance of the fishery and other local considerations, of which we cannot at this dis- tance judge. A. 1. F., Ithaca.—t haye # very beantiful setter eighteen months old,” perfectly healthy and yery active, but has.a fault which I am satisfied preyents the properuse of lis nose—that of constant and very rapid respiration or panting while ab work. Can you advise any plan of re- lief? Ihave owned and worked many valuable dogs, but this difentty is something new tome. Ans. This need not trouble you. If it is not the result of foo much flesh or of disease he will outgrow it. 15 drops of fittid extract of erythroxylon coca given the morning he is hunted will probably relieve the diliculty, If flesh is the difticulty, diet him. W.5. G., Poughkeepsie:—In your last number in answer to yenr cor- respondent 5. B., Fall River, Mass., as to when he can obtain wild rice for sowing, you refer him to Game Bag and Gun column for information, As [am anxious to obtain the same information will you please inform mein your next paper where to look for the aboye column? Ans, That department of our paper which relates to the use of the gun in the field and at the trap has been designated under the caption of Game Bag and Gun for several years. Look in any number and yon will see. W. W.&K., Philadelphia. 1. What is the fastest time on record made by any steamboat in this country, the name of the boat and the run? 3, At what rate do you siippose the Mary Powell could run, under full ead of steam, with wind ang current in her fayor, for 4 period of time not less than one minute? Ans. 1. By any steamboat, the W. P. Pessen- Jen, U. 8. revenue culter, at the rate of 28 7-10 miles per hour on Lake Huron. 2. Depends eulirely upon current and wind, J, P. A., Boston.—Will you kindly tell me throngh your paper about the nuniber of sport-men’s Glubs there are in the United States, and about how matty members im all, and about what proportion are in New York, and much oblige? Ans. There are, we believe, some thirty State Sportsmen's Associations in the country, representing possibly twenty clnbs each, or 600 clubs lall. Besides these clubs there are ati least twice as many in existence which are not represented in the State asso- ciations. Clubs will average fully 25 members cach, so that the grand total of membership will be, in round numbers, 35,000. The Secretary of the New York State Association, John B. Sage, of Buffalo, will tell you how many clubs are represented in it, C. R. C., Middletown, N. Y.—Will you oblige a number of your read- ers by publishing a receipt for clam chowder? Ans. Fry five or six slices of fat pork, crisp, and chop to pieces. Sptinkle in the bottom of pot; lay upon them a stratum of clams, which sprinkle with cayenne or black pepper and salt, and scatter bits of batter over all, Next, have a layer of chopped onions, then one of small crackers split and moistened with warm milk. On them ponta little of the fat left after frying the pork. Next comes a new layer of pork, then one of clams, ete., as be- ‘fore. Proceed until the pot is nearly full, when cover with Water and stew slowly—the pot being closely covered—for three quarters of an hour. Wow drain off all the liquor, and then empty.the remaining con- tents Into a turreen. Return the gravy to the pot, and thicken with flour or finely-rolled crackers ; add a glass of claret or sherry, a Spoon- ful of catsup, one of Worcestershire sauce, and boil up, when pour over the chowder. SENEX, Kent, Conn.—My dog has a strained or sprained shoulder, He has for some time past showed a tendency that way. Ile has been Jame, this is now the third time in as many months, and I have each time been near enough to him when, it has occurred to identify the cause, to witness the accident occasioning it. I haye rubbed the shonl- der with & stimulating lotion (a rheumatic liniment witli a local reputa~ tion), without as yet a magical effect, I am afraid this is a serious in- jury, requiring time, resi and patience to get the better of—likely to recur ab any time—and especially mal a propos at this season of the year when his s-rvices in the field are required. Ans, Rest, time and patience willbe needed, Apply the following liniment - Camphorated Sweet.o 1, 2 ounces; liquor ammonia, 1 ounce ; Oi of origuuom ( pure 2drachms, Mix, sake well, and apply with friction, " G. D.C., Fairfield, Towa.—i. Will-you please inform mo how to make a, cement for mending rubber boots? 2. Also, a silver plating solution for putting on scale pans, aitd oblige? Ans. 1, Dissolve in bichloride of metheylin as much pure gum as itwilltake up. 2. Crystalof nitrate of silver intimately incorporated with cream of tartar, five grains of the former to one drachm of the latter. The following will look ag well and prove more satisfactory: Take powdered zine (Zine gray), solution of munate of tin. and a few grains of cream tartar, Clean the article to be plated thoroughly, so. as to be free from grease or organic matter. Dip 4 sponge cr pad in the solution of tin and cream tartar, and apply to the surface so as to moisten thoroughly; then dip in the powdered zinc madrub on. Repeat until required effect is obtained, when Wwasit in water and polish with tripoli. Looks like silyer and Temains Intact for a long time; may be used on any metal. Zine grayis made by melt- ing pare zine and pouring into an iron mortar, ana pulverizing tinely ag it cools; sift afterward so as to have the grains equal, A.W. R., Port Crescent, We.—How can I keep fold fish, and what at- tention do they demand? Ans. Use any well, or creek, or river water that is not hipregnated with mineral; change the Water when the fish come to jhe top and stay there and breathe part water and part air. When you change the water take out nearly all, leaving enough for the fish to swim in, and fili the vessel with fresh water, Never take tie fish, in your hand, If the aquarium needs cleaning make a sort of Tosyuile netting and take the fish out with it. There are many fold fish killed by handimg Keep your aquarium cléan, so that the water looks as clear as crystal, and watch fhe fish, and ina little while you will find out whether your fish gre all right. Heed them all they will eat and anything they will eat, worms, meat, fish, or tish Spawn. Take great care that you take all that they do not eat ont of the aquarinm. Ayiy decayed meat or yeretables in water has the same smell to tsh ih water that i does to youin air, Tf your gold fish die i is altributable, as a rule, to One of the three canses—bandling, starvation, or bad water, REST AND A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPOR"'S, PRACTICAL NATURAT. HIsToryY, FISH CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THH INCULCATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTEREST in OvT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY Forest and Stream Publishing Company. AT— No, 111 (old No, 108) FULTON STREET, NEW YORK. [Post Orrice Box 2832,] TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, i Twenty-live per cent, off for Clubs of Three or more, a Advertising Rates. Inside pages, nonpareil type, 25 cents per line; outside page, 40 cents, Special (tes for three} six and twelve months. Notices in editorial columns, 60 cents per line, Advertisements should be sent in by Saturday of each week, if pos- Bible. All transient advertisements must be accompanied with the money or they will not be inserted. No advertisement or business notice of an immoral character will be received on any terms. ” ** Any publisher inserting onr prospectus as above one time, witl» brief editorial notice calling attention thereto, and sending marked copy to us, will receive the FOREST AND STREAM for one year. NEW YORK, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1877. To Correspondents. Allcommunications whatever, intended for publication, must beac- companied with real name of the writer as a guaranty of good faith, and be addressed tothe FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY. }- Names will not be published if objection be made. No anonymous con tributions will be regarded, ; We cannot promise to return rejected manuscripts. Secretaries of Clubs and Associations are urged to favor us with brief notes of their movements and transactions, Nothing will be admitted to any department of the paper that may not be read with propriety in the home circle. We cannot be responsible for dereliction of the mailservice if money remitted to usis lost. No PERSON WHATEVER is authorized to collect money for us unless he can show authentic credentials from one of the undersigned. We have no Philadelphia agent. i" Trade supplied by American News Company. CHARLES MALLOCK, Editor. 8. H, TURRILL, Chicago, T. C. BANKS, Western Manager. Business Manager. — CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE COMING WEEK, ; Friday, Oct. 5.—Trotting: Syracuse, N. Y.; Manhattan, Kan; Cleve- Jand, 0.; Loudonville, O.; Danbury, Conn. Base pall: Cincinnati vs. St. Louis, at Louisville; Louisville vs. Chicago, at Chicago j Oricket VS. Rochester, at Rochester; Chelsea ys. Alaska, afi Jersey City i Lowell ys. Boston, at Brockton, Mass.; Excelsior vs. Brooklyn, at Williams- burg. Saturday, Oct. 6.—Trotting: Danbury, Conn. Base ball: Cincinnati vs. St. Louis, at St. Louis; Lowell vs. Manchester, at Lowell, Mass.; Syracuse Stars vs. Auburn, at Rochester. Cricket match of veterans, Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Boston Union Athletic Club games on Bos- ton base ball grounds. ; Monday, Oct, 8.—Base ball: Louisville ys. Mutual, at Janesville, Wis. Tuesday, Oct. 9.—Trotting : Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Frederick, Md.: Leavenworth, Kan.; Columbus, O0.; Beacon Park, Boston, Base ball: Louisville vs. Mutual, at Janesville, Wis. Rt p 10.—Trotting as above. Base ball: Louisvi 75. , sei alice Drab a ara Fall meeting of the Dartmouth Ath- letic Association, Hanover, N. H. : Thursday, Oct. 11.—Trotting as above, Meeting of Dartmouth Ath- letic Association as above, Tum Brrrisu TEAM.—We have the pleasure of presenting our readers this week with correct portraits of the British Team, the descriptions of which will be found in another col- umn. The photographs of the American Team are now in the hands of the engravers, and the portraits will appear in a sub- sequent issue. = fe AcxnowLEDGMENTS.—We acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of numerous invitations to attend agricultural exhibi- tions, very few of which it is in our power to accept; we wish them all success. FHiantocr’s Sportsman’s GAzerrerR.—Mr. Robert Ormsby Sweeny, Fish Commissioner of Minnesota, says: “Tam the happy recipient of ‘The Sportsman’s Gazetteer.’ To begin at the beginning, I think the portrait of the author is “eS ably correct, and when I look upon the counterfeit present- ment it seems to me uncommon fair, The contents of the volume as far a& my Cursory examination warrants a judgment, are very interesting, useful and valuable. Tt givesmuch informa- tion which heretofore was only to be had upon considerable research among many authors, necessitating outlay of tinie, Jaborand money, three ingredients of this life not always at one’s disposal simultaneously.” herewith. MENT. EI are well aware of the efforts that haye been made by individual railway corporations and local agents of Express companies, during the past two years or so, to prevent the transportation .of game over their lines during the close scasons, but we believe that the Adams Express Company is the only corporation that has publicly promulgated rules to govern its employees in accordance with the State enactments or the dictates of that policy which perecives the necessity of proper restrictions at certain seasons to prevent the extermi- nation of our game. Below willbe found a printed copy of an order just issued fromthe office of the Manager and Super- intendent of ‘this company at Bridgeport, Connecticut, which other Express and Railway companies would do well to imi- tate at once, so that the object of the laws and the aims of our game associations and their supporters may be carried out through that co-operation and harmony of action which is re- quired to insure success. We are glad that so powerful an organization as Adams Express Company has been moved to take the initiative in this matter at so opportune a time asthe present. Laws and pro- tective societies are comparatively useless while transportation companies clandestinely carry illict game under false labels, and thereby encourage the killing of game out of season by providing a market for it. We have seen our Western pinnated grouse or prairie chickens sent to England by the steamer load, and our ruffed grouse brought from New England localities to Boston, New York and Philadelphia markets by the thousand packages; woodcock sold at our Saratoga hotels, and our highest public officials who are the sworn conservators of the laws, partaking of illicit dainties witha gusto and relish which would hardly seem to pertain toa palate conscious of wrone- doing, ‘This will be put a stop to in future if the action of Adams is sustained throughout the country. We think the true key to the solution of a difficult problem has been reached While no better measure was devised—or rather adopted—we were inclined to encourage the maintenance of those State laws which forbade the carrying of game out of the State wherein if was killed at any timeof the year what- ever, although they were arbitrary and diseriminating; they prevented all the States of the Union enjoying alike the deli- cate morceaux of quail on toast, partridge roasted, or pvairie fowl en fricassee. Why should the people of Iowa and Kan- sas be alone permitted to enjoy those luxuries which other States are willingto pay a high tariff to secure for them- selves also? This is a question that has been asked with proper seriousness by the most thoughtful minds. Toothsome as these viands are, and careful students as we have been of the science and pleasures of gastronomy, we have, nevertheless, been willing as law-abiding citizens, to journey to lowa and.eat our chickens on the spot where they were shot, at great expense of purse and tear of travel, in order that the desired results of restrictive measures might accrue. We have submitted to behests which wisdom com- pelled the folly of wanton waste and senseless destruction to submit to. Now, however, with the action of all the carry- ing companies combined, such odious laws would become no longer neccessary. A call for their abrogationis in order just so soon as such measures shall be thoroughly and capably carried out. All honor is due the Agams for finitiating this movement, and if they shall preadyenture be the means of giving us an epicurian diet in future, instead of the sour, emaciated and un- healthy food which we can only obtain by stealth when its use isforbidden, then all the world of Eaters will rise up and call them blessed. : As in Adgm’s fall We sinned all,” so in the uprising of their well-doing let us all find grace, mercy, peace of conscience and grateful, abundance: Apam's Express Co., New Ene. Dry. ) BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Sept. 20, 1877. - OFFICE OF MANAGER AND SUPERINTENDENT, The attention ofemployees is called to the subjoined extracts from the game laws of Connecticut, and they are hereby noti- fied that a strict compliance with said Jaws on the part of this Company will be exacted. C, Spooner, : Manager and Superintendent. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: Sec. 1. That if shall be unlawful for any person or persons to hunt or pursue, kill, destroy, or attempt to Kill, woodcock, quail, or any ruffed grouse (commonly called partridge) between the first day of January and the first day of October in each and every year. And every person so offending shall, for each and every offense (the killing or destroying or haying in possession of each bird shall be deemed a separate offelise) be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conyiction shall be tined not more than twenty-five dollars for each and every bird killed, and costs of suit, and shall stand committed to the county jail nntil such fine is paid; provided that such imprisonment shal) not exceed twenty- five days for each and every offense above named. 4 * * * # * ~ 4 * Sec. 4, No person or persons, or transportation companies shall buy, sell, or expose for sale, or _have in his or their possession, for the pur- pose of selling or exposing for sale, or for transportation, or for any pur- pose, any of the birds mentioned in section one of this act, during the period in which it shall be unlayyful to kill such birds; and any person or persons go offending shall, on conviction, be fined and dealt with as specified in section one of this act. = x + ne * * * = * + Sec. 1, No person shall eateh any brook front, except with a ook and line, nor sell, expose for sale, purchase, catch, or hayé any trout in his possession, except from the fifteenth day of April to the first day of July; proyided, that any person May take trout in waters owned by STREAM. | 7 INITIATING AN IMPORTANT MOVE-| him, for the purpose of stocking other waters, or take 1 and sell any Trout reared in such waters. Sec, 2 provides & penalty of not less than three nor more than fifty; 7 dollars, or imprisonment im jail not exceeding thirty days, or both, ae 5 ed Fauna Bornanis.”—In one of Mr. Hallock’s recent Hunt-. ing Notes from Minnesota, while in company with John Swainson, Esq., of St. Paul, who is recognized everywhure a8 a naturalist of no mean abilities, he mentioned Mr. Swain- son incidentally as being the joint author with Richardson of “Richardson and Swainson’s Fauna Borealis.” The state- ment was made under a false impression, and we herewith hasten to apologize for haying inadvertently hurt the honor- able sensibilities of Mr. Swainson or done injustice to the gen- tlemen whose name his own was connected with, We take the liberty fo' publish the following private letter as the best vindication which we can offer in our own or Mr. Swainson’s. behalf: ; ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept, 27, Eprtor FOREST AND STREAM AND Rop AND Gun: In your last issue there is a mistake which I am very anxious to have corrected at your earliest opportunity, Mr. Hallock, in his deseription of our grouse hunt at Madelia, and of your very humble servant, has put me down as ‘the joint author with Mr. Richardson of Fauna Boere- ais.” Alter writing the article in question, and probably mailing it, Mr, Hallock, in the presence of Mr, Warner, asked me whether I had not written the work in question, to which I emphatically answered, No. He probably afterward forgot all about it. This places me in a rather unpleasant position, as anybody seeing the Statement, which ap- parently was written while Mr, H. was in my com pany, would naturally come to the conclusion that his information in regard to the authorship of “Fauna Borealis” came from me, and thus be very apt to put me down as animposter. If there is any weakness IT carefully tried to avoid in the whole course of my life itis to shine with borrowed plu- Inage. Please put this matter in the right, and oblige very much Yours respectfully, JOHN SWAINson. ; +> =. . —We are indebted to Brother Rowe, of the Chicago Field, for very courteous attention shown us during our brief visit in Chicago, a week ago, while on our return from a visit to the farther West. m+. —~. —Mr. Wred Mather will sail for Germany, October 13, per steamer Mosel. He takes out a few Sulmo quinnat eges for Brank” Buckland, of the United Kingdom Fishery Commis- sion, for the Societe d’ Acclimatization, Paris, for the Prussian Minister of Agriculture, for Honingin, and for the Deutsche Fischerie Verein, and alsoa number for the Netherlands, Mr. Mather’s principal object is, however, the study of the chief Aquaria of Europe, their construction and management, with a view tofuture application in the United States. -— or Bear Wir Us.—Here is one of those incidents which a sporting editor becomes heir to by virtue of his profession, Read this message which was sent us but recently : BUTTERNUT OREEK, WIS., Sept. 29, 1877, Editors Forest and Stream—Sent yesterday by express a béar, and lo. day a cub, both killed on the town plot ; plenty more here. Hart & Baryance, In view of the foregoing it becomes us to ask “ What's brewin’ now?” Why this premeditated invasion of our sanc- tum by the shaggy denizens of Butternut Creek? Times have been bad with us, but now they promise to grow ursa and w7- sa! We can hardly be blamed, however, a8 we have never played for high steaks, ‘' Por-bear” is always our motto, though we do not intend that our exchequer shall be entirely bare at any time. Jf our friends Messrs, Hart & Barnadge have really instigated this raid upon us, or if the officers of the Wisconsin Central Railway are their abettors in the mat- ter, we will try and practice this virtue of forbearance. We can only say that if bears are common on their town plot we are equally well off here ; and if they will only come to New York we will show them the lions of this place. We await the arrival of the express with equanimity. - Se ae GAME PROTECTION. Conngcricut—Hartford, Sept. 21,—We have been unfor- tunate in this State, until the present year, in haying statutes that were so worded that they could not be enforced ; but, by earnest efforts, we have at last succeeded in securing what I believe to be the best law now in force in any New England State—first, because if makes the season open on the same day for quail, partridge and woodcock, and secondly, because it forbids the shooting of woodcock in'summer, thus preventing their too rapid extermination, and sayes the young quails and partridges which are killed out of season by parties who pre- tend to be hunting for woodeeck. We have for several years received information that certain parties in Tolland and Wind- ham Counties paid no attention to the game laws, but boasted that they would do as they pleased in spite of all law or game clubs. By the judicious use of a detective, we have suceceded in convicting three of those yery pariies during the past week, and they have been obliged to pay such heavy fines that I do not think they will soon repeat the offence. We have sufli- cient evidence to convict about eight now, and their cases will be pushed as fast as possibie. I belieye that the game Jaws when properly constructed can be enforced, v Yours truly, Mepious, Hartford, Sept, 25.—¥or years the sportsmen of Connecti- cut have waited patiently for the enactment of proper game laws by our State Legisiature for the protection of game and fish, and not until ¢/7s year have their efforts been rewarded, But we now haye laws as near complete as we ever hope to make them, and if only observed for a few years will make this State a ‘“happy hunting ground” for sportsmen. ‘These impose heavy fines for the netting of trout, or their capture in any way except with hook and line, and only then from Apri! 15 to July 1. j . thd atoning Of-game birds is also restricted to October, Yovember and December, and the breaking of the Jaw entails fine of 25a bird. To show our appreciation of the last ts of the Legislature, the club of this city has gone energeti- ily to work, and last week captured, tried and conyicted a umber of parties. AMA a meeting of the club in the spring, it was decided that posters containing the essential features of the law should be ~ sown broadcast. throughout the eastern portion of the State where no same clubs are Knawn to exist, so that no one might fail to observe the law through ignorance, and it may be said here that one of the parties who have just been heavily fined ' for breaking the law at Ashford had one of these very posters this house. These notices were sent to every town in HMart- ford, Windham and Tolland counties, and to most of those in Middlesex county. A reward of ten dollars was offered for such eyidence as would produce conviction of any one violat- ing the law. Soon letters began to arrive, stating that certain parties were infringing the law, but in each case the wilncsses siated that they were so fearful of having their barns burned or tlicir cattle or horses maimed or killed, if known to have a given this information, thatthey were unwilling to aid in con- “gicting the offender, or even to have their names mentioned in ' gonnection with it. They begged the club to send ‘a reliable idetective Yor the purpose. This was accordingly done, and as “a result of his operations, three of the most notorious of these fellows have een convicted and heavily fined during the past "week, and the club has information of eight or ten more who | will he prosecuted during the coming week and who are cer- ‘lain to be conyicted. It is evident that the game laws can be “enforced if earnest efforts are made to do so. Of course all this requires a liberal outlay of money, and any persons _ thronghout the State who may feel inclined to aid the work ‘ean do so by becoming members of the club and paying the ‘annual fee of five dollars. It is believed that a strong central “organization, by a liberal use of detectives, can accomplish ore than scattered clubs of few members in various parts of ‘Whe State. If these marauders can once be convinced that . here exists a determination to enforce the law by those who | are able to doit, they will cease to become law breakers, sim- ply because they will find the amount of fines which they may qe compelled to pay will far exceed any probable profit which Whey may make from the sale of their birds. None of these men are true sportsmen, but most of them are hired by par- _ fies to procure same for the Boston and New York markets, ‘The Hartford Game Club is an organization composed of | gentlemen well known in the highest circles of society in this ‘city and vicinity, members of the law and medical profession, together with our honored Governor, being of the number, These gentlemen are fond of a day’s sport with rod and oun “and are in tayor of such laws as shall afford to all the privilege of {aking fish and game in their proper seasons, and at the ‘game time protect them from being killed or captured during _ their breeding period. Their efforts were first directed toward securing suitable legislation, and in consequence it is believed that the statutes in reference to fish and game in Connecticut are better adapted to the purpose than those of any other New England State. But this is not sufficient. Some one must be ‘on the look-out to see that these laws areenforced; and ‘what is everybody's business is nohody’s _ business,” so the club think they have made a dash in the right direciion, and desire ' the co-operation of all true sportsmen. The enthusiastic meeting of the club held last Friday night, presided over by our genial President, Mr. Lyman B. Jewell, showed the inter- est taken in the work, and the money pledged to carry out ihe laws their sincere devotion to the cause. thas eS) Avrioriry OF Surpryisors.—The current number of the Tur, Fin and Feather takes us to task for informing a cor- respondent that the supervisors lave the right to lengthen the lose season for game, He says: “We have carefully examined the statutes of this State CN, i, from the present to many years back, and the only shadow of authority we can find the supervisors have for altering the tlose seasons for game and fish is derived from Section 16, chap. 482, passed June 5th, 1875, which empowers them Mo provide forthe protection and preservation, subject to the laws of d enforce the enllection of penalties for the violation of any laws or fulations they May make pursuant to the provisions of this subdivi- on. _ The supervisors in various counties ef New York State have been in the habit of making local laws regulating the taking Of game and fish. In April last the Court of Appeals decided in fayor of the local authorities, affirming the right of the supervisors to legislate in these premises. ‘The case in which e decision was given is that of Hallock against Dominy and shorn (the latter two Hasthampton Bay constables), for se imprisonment. At the hearing of the case at the Suffolk County Circuit, before Judge Pratt, the plaintiff was nonsuit- ed, This decision was reversed by the General Term, and a hew trial ordered. The court of lash resort reversed the Gen- Term decision and sustained Judge Pratt; and this case ) decided a number of others pending on the same state of Tacts. Tum New Yorr Strate Parx.—The project of converting Ss the matler was howeyer dropped, and has not sinea been ied through, This plan, in its connection with the whole- destruction of game in the North Woods, has been recent- int eresied inthis scheme. We haye before urged in these FOREST * AND : STREAM. columns that the Legislature pass the necessary enactments, and we now call upon sportsmen and sportsmen’s clubs for united and determined action in this scheme : Lo the Editor of the Utica Morning Herald : ne ; In your weelsly issue of the 4th, I notice an editorial article upon the preservation of game in the Adironacks the perugal of which suggested the few words I send you in this com- munication. r The ‘startling facts” you mention concerning the whole- sale slaughter of deer in the wiiderness are wall known to all freqnenters of that region. The general public also have knowledge of them through the medium of the newspapers which are constantly giving them publicity. Your suggestion that the State should create, by law, a for- ester with necessary assistants, haying requisite power to en- force the game lawsis wise. ‘There is no other efficient means for remeding the evil complained of. This was one of the measures contemplated by those who sought a few years ago the creation of a State Park im the wilderness. They strove by a vety simple legislative act to preserve the woods, the waters, the fish and the game of that wild region. Tam sorry io say that the effort, contrary to your statement, failed. New York has no “ State Park,” although it has at hand all ihe material for a magnificent one, Some day the Legislature may seize the opportunity to create such a park. Tt. would cost nothing, but would be worth a great deal to the péoplé af the State, PAS Syracuse, Sept. 15, Haglés Nest, Adirondacks, September, 187'7.—Il health, the effect of hard service in times past, kept the writer hereof away from Forest AND SfREAM a great part of the season, and broke up his promised Adirondack tour altogether, and he fears will break up another to the far-famed Grant County woods and waters in West Virginia, spoken of in an enticing sketch in ‘four paper’’—the F. and §. and R. and G., some weeks since. But I did manage to get in two days of the last week of the season on the Beayer Hilland to pull in, on dark flies, mostly black ant, about 250 nice speckled trout, ] I was too mad most of the time, however, to fish well, for there was a gang of pot-hangers over there, fishing night and day, going up all the little brooks that run into the stream and taking out the trout from under the rocks with their hands, lit- erally by bushels, for the water was so low the poor things could not escape that kind of fishing. I can forgive a hungry man if he plays crane to get cnough fo cat ; but such wholesale slaughter—such a low-lived grab- game should elicit the scorn of all true sportsmen. The same gang were shooting ruffed grouse before the seaon, well know- ine that there was no game constable over in that wilderness, nothing that they possessed in the shape of a conscience to stop them. The Beaver Hill a few years ago was one of the best streams in the State, But its day has gone—I fear for- ever goue! Gangs go in, in the winter, and fish the ponds in which the stream heads, through the ice, taking: out trout by the thousand, regardless of law or policy, and now it hardly pays a true sporsman to go there for enjoyment, In 1872 I camped two months on its banks, had three large wall tents full of guests most of the time, and rarely did I ever go over a quarter of a mile from camp to catch all re- quired for my table. , Now, to make the same catch, miles haye to be waded over, and the stream whipped till one’s arm aches, even with an eight ounce rod, such as I al ways use. ; But enough grumbling: if it does a little good and shames some of the inhuman fellows who ape the name of sportsman, I shall be gratified. “Nep Bunrriyn,” New Jersuy.—At the last meeting of the West Jersey Game Protective Association, J. Howard Willetts was elected Pres.; George E. Taylor, Treas.; R. T. Miller, See. The meeting took active measures toward changing the time for shooting reed birds from the 15th of August fo the old time, the Ist of September. During the past year there have been placed by the society 2,200 black bass and 1,400 quail, An appropriation of 41,000 was made for the further introduction of quail, and a bounty of twenty-five cents is to he paid on foxes and hawks. ‘The police expenses of the year have been $584. 66. A. New GAme Cxrus.—A number of gentlemen residing in Hackensack, N. J., met at the residence of J. J. Berry, afew days ago and organized a society for the protection of game, to be called the ‘* Bergen County Society for the Protection of Game and Fish.” The following were the officers elected: Wakeman Holberton, Pres.; W. A. Linn, Sec.; J. J, Berry, Treas. It is the intention of the society to prosecute all of- fenders and also to indulge somewhat in glass Wall and rifle practice. Innucan Fishermen Punisnep IN Omo.— Cincinnati, Sept. 21. —A. case has just been disposed of before one of our courts which is gratifying to lovers of game and fish protection. The defendants, Debolt Rinkles, V. and Jacob Wi nnings, were farmers living near Barnesburg, Hamilton County, and were indicted for illegally fishing by seining, in the waters of the Big Miami, on July 24, 1877. The parties plead guilty, pleading in their reply that they were merely fishing for their own amusement, and not for profit. The court eaused the law to be read to them, and in passing sentence, remarked that the object of the law was a very salutary one. It was to protect fish from being destroyed with seine or net, or in manner thar by hook and line, the object being to give fish an equal chance with the angler, Reference was made to the propriety of the formation of Associations for the protection of game and fish, and the court stated that, as the parties had not in this case caught the fish for profit, and had pleaded suilty, the sentence would he the minimum one. They were then fined #10 cach gud costs. Several other parties who have been operating on the same stream and also depopulating the waters of the Little Miami, have heen spotted, and, if nothing happens, will be prosecuted, May the good worl go on, we say, and these evil doers be brought up with a rownd turn, R. BE. Dooatenr, any. Che Rifle. —$jp ——_ OUR TEAM PICTURES. The cuts which we present in our extra sheet of to-day of the British team have been engrayed expressly for our pages from most excellent photographs taken by Wredericks & Co,, of 770 Broadway, N. ¥. They show to the life the linea- ments of this celebrated band of small-bore experts, and will enable the readers of the Formsy AND Stream any Rov anp Gun to see at a glance of what stuff riflemen are made. Sir Henry Halford is an Englishman through and through —4 sportsman and a gentlemen, ready to own up toa fai square defeat, when such shall befall him, but with the same breath to declare his willingness to try conclusions again. His love for the rifle and rifle shooting has led him to take a very active part in the manazement of the affairs of the Na- tional Rifle Association of Great Britain, and in the councit board and on the field at Wimbledon his presence is rarely wanting. Ifis abundant leisure and ample means haye en- abled him to gratify his inclinations as a marksman to their full bent, and since 1860 he has taken and maintained a posi- lion among the foremost rifle shots of England. THe has fired seven times in the Elcho shield eight, twice making the lead- ing scores. Ile is now 49 years of age, stands about 5 feet of inches’ high, and shoots in the “* Fulton” position. Joshua I<, Millner is one of the Irish wing of the team, and a genuine Irishman he is. He is a young man, his years being: less than thirty, and in build he is lithe rather than bulky, As a rifle shot he has enjoyed great experience, and as a mem- ber of the Irish eight on several occasions has’ done gallant work; 202 was made by him at Wimbledon recently, the best that range can boast. While at Creedmoor, a year ago, his spurt of fifteen consecutive bull’s-eyes at 1,000 yards makes him as well the champion here. His posture in firing isa peculiar modification of the-back position, the barrel rests npon the upturned toes, while the heelis tucked into the Tight arm-pit. Lieut. George Fenton is another of the Irish contingents” and his great, stalwart form and broad, resolute face have been seen on other occasions at Creedmoor, He is thirty years of age, full 6 feet tall, and weighs 187 lbs, In all his small-bore experience Lieut. Fenton enjoys the pecnliarity of never hay- - ing scored a miss ina match. He has fired at Dollymount and at Wimbledon, and has been on the Irish eight several times. He is a firm advocate of the prone, or ‘ belly” position in fir- ing, and thinks it as good as any other. [ William Rivby is a cousin of John Rigby, and is associated _ with that gentleman in the frm of Jolin Righy & Co., makers of the celebrated Rigby Fire arms. He has visited this coun- try asa member of former Irish teams, and in his quiet, al- most solemi way of shooting impresses the spectator asa formidable adversary. He is about forty years of age, and uses a position exactly similar to Millner’s in firing. Hehas been a pretty steady representative on the Irish eight, and has in private competitions enjoyed a good run of success. William Ferguson is the sole Scotchman on the team and was fully worthy of his place. He holds the post of color ser- geant in the First Invernessegiment of volunteers and does equally good service at Snider rifle shooting and at long-range work. He is short of stature, about forty years of age and for nearly a score of years has been prize winning on Scotch and . English ranges. On the Hicho shield Scottish eight Sergt. Ferguson has fired again and again. _ Lis position in firing is a back one with rifle resting between the crossed legs. Arthur Paget Humphry is the youngest man on the team, almost as slim as a whip-stickin build. He is twenty-seven years of age and has not yet dissolved his connection with Cambridge University, his intention being to enter upon the profession of law. He, too, is an old Snider shot arid has won the highest distinction attainable to an English volunteer—the Queen’s prize for his corps of the Cambridze University rifles. Latterly he has deyoted himself to long-range work and on two occasions has fired on the English eight. He uses the prone position in firing, Henry Saville Ward Evans is another of the young men of the team and has a quiet, self-dependent way Of working which makes him 4 team, whose system is to huve cach shift for himself, He is small in build and shoots in a back position peculiar to himself, crossing his leys and pulling off the trigger with his left hand, He is a barrister and is connected with the Inns of Court Rifles, ‘the Devil’s Own’ as they are humorously dubbed. He came over Jast year as a friend of the Itish Riflemen, and at home has fired for years at Wimble- don and always with brilliant success, Lieut.-Col. James Fenton derives his rank from his post in tne 24th Lancashire Volunteers, His extensive acquaintance with military shooting leads him to keep to the belly position at long range work, making him not so reliable’ as he other. wise would be. He has for many years been successful in winningia place upon the Mnglish Eight for the Eleho Shield Match, and to recite the list of his deeds and successes in pri- vate contests would be tedious. He isa stout-built gentleman, va full heard, and filled the post of trusted counselor to Sir enry. +--+ A CHAPTER OF ERRORS. I. The officers ef the American Rifle Association an— nounced a contest for the De Peyster Badge at their TAanee at Glendrake on Thursday Jast, but in place of the spirited contest in 800-yards’ shooting: which was anticipated, the day was spent in a wrangle, and ended in a temporary set- tlement of the dispute befure a justice of the peace. The badge, which is a valuable one and much prized by the Na— tional Guard marksmen, has been since the last contest, some months azo, held by Lieut. J. A, Gee, of the Eighth New York Regiment, under ihe custom of allowing ihe winners to Lold the trophy, from match to match, until it is finally won for the third time. When the hour for shoot- ing the match had arrived, the trophy was demanded from Lieut. Gee. He refused to deliver it until the match had heen fired. Major Coburn, of the Twenty-seveuth Regi- ment, the executive oflicer of the range, refused to permit {he Competition to #0 on until the badge was formally in possession of the association. Mach of the contestants held {o his position and spent the day in heated discussions of the situation, a number of the Highth Regiment men and others filling up the time in Subseription or sweepstake shooting. When Lieut. Gee came to leave the range late in 172 ° : ass the afternoon he was arrested by a constable, who had been kept in wailing during the day, and taken before a neigh- boring justice on the complaint of Jas. M, Jarvis, secretary of the association, which alleged that Mr. Gee ‘* wrongfuliy withheld from that body its property, 10 wit: a badge.” The court-room scene was a renewal of the day’s wrangle, a dozen or more National Guamlsmen holding a wordy war with the Squire, The trophy was finally forcibly taken by ihe association, and Lieut. Gee entered a charge of dis- orderly conduct against Major Coburn, who he said had threatened to knock him down. It was a disgraceful scene, and the American Rifle Association might as Well pay its debts if it can, and wind up its affairs, so Tar as any further support from metropolitan guardsmen may be expected. IL. In conjunction with the cavalry practice at the Creed- moor range on Friday last, a strange performance was wit- nessed on the Creedmoor lawn. Where but a few days be- fore the crack long-range teams of the world had been hat tling, a general pigeon battue and beer-drinking tournament was in progress. The beer-seller of the range had taken ad- vantage of the lax oversight of the Directors to inyite down a few dozen of his German friends. ‘Two hundred pigeons, mostly squabs, were also provided, and for several hours the banging was lively, and exceedingly promiscuous as well. Often a half dozen shots failed to bring down the birds, and not unfrequently the pigeons were knocked over as they walked out of the traps, without spreading a»wipg. Altogether it was a humiliating exhibition, and the more so as it was totally out‘of place at Creedmoor, which was paid for in large part with State funds, on the distinct under- standing that it was to be kept and occupied for the encour- agement of skill in rifle shooting, and not for beer-drinking picnics; as one Director put if when informed of the oceur- rence: ** We may soon expect to have a little cock fighting or dog matching, and other exhibitions of what some would call sport if this thing is to be allowed to go on,” TIL. The Dramatic News, having in some way been misin- formed that the members of the American team had re- ceived compensation for their attendance at Gilmore’s Garden at the presentation of the trophy, takes them to task for such petty means of money-getling, and Gen. Dakin on being informed of it dashes out with the following : Vo the Kditor of the Forest and Stream + y f SIR—A gentleman has ths evening handed meé an article clipped from a weekly New York paper, in Which it is stated “the American team was paid $1,000 by the management to secure its presence” at Gilmore’s Garden on Tuesday night of last week. The person who makes such a statement I pronounce a base liar. That ‘* they refused to attend unless half the gross reciepts of the performance, after ex- penses was paid them,” is another lie, and I take the opportunity to Hraud the author of the article referred Lo as a coward, _ THOMAS §. Dakin, Capt, of the American Team. BROOKLYN, Sept. 27, 1877. i The fact is that the managers of Gilmore’s Garden have . paid into the treasury of the N ational Iufle Association a share of the net profits of the evening on which the prizes ‘were presented in the Garden. Tais was done both in 1875 and 1876, and is considered by the officers of the asso- ciation a better way of providing the necessary ways and means for their work than voluntary and uncertain subserip- tions. Judge Gildersleeve, who was chairman of a com- mittee of the association intrusted to arrange for a suitable place wherein to make the presentations, had offers this year of Stemway and Chickering halls rent free, but after fieuting up the cost it was coneluded to accept Mr. Gil- more’s offer, as more money could be secured in that way forthe association. Tin Lesson or Crespmoor.—The tenacity with which Englishmen lave adhered to the muzzle-loading rifle must, weaken in the face of the pregnant lessons which their matches with the Americans have brought out. The superiority of the breech-loading arm has been very effectu- ally demonstrated. Mr. Blydenburgh, with a breech-loading Remington, in two days’ shooting made four hundred and twenty-nine points out of a possible four hundred and fifty, {lug making the highest record ever attaimed by any rifle- man in the world, ‘Tbe majority of ninety-two points over the highest score ever reached by the English team is also a speaking fact. It is evident that a rifle which opens at the breech, giving a clear sight through the barrel, 1s not only more easily cleansed, but is far more reliable in the ability which the marksman has in removing any dirt, ete. It is probable that a close examination of the British rifles would have disclosed fouling at the breech. Thisa fallacy to sup- pose that accurate shooting can be obtained with a dirty harrel—the grooves being very shallow and the bullets very hard—the least accumulation of dirtewould throw the bullets out of a direct Jine of fire. Englishmen, Irishmen, Scotch- men, Australians and Canadians, after successive defeats, are beginning to realize that itis the weapon, and not the men, which overcame them. Probably ere another inter- national match shall take place these marksmen will all supply themselves with Remingtons. Since the international team match, an individual match, composed of the leading riflemen of the world, to the number of seventy-eight, assembled at Creedmoor, each standing on his own merits, without.the aid of team organization and coaching. really determined the relaiive merits of the marksmen, those who were at the front in teams were far froma leaders when withdrawn from team discipline, The first fire in the list of winners used Remington breech-loaders, as also did the seventh and eighth. Jn all the matches that took place at the fall meeting the winners used the Remington. To allus- trate the superiority of the breech-loading arm we append the scores of the winners who were armed with Remingtons. 800 yds - 900 vids, 1non yds. ry au a (6 207 ashburne.... - 7 i a whiyaenbureh. ae -T. 6 ge 205 | Lamb, JDeessses-- aaa 65 v2 215 oO, dudd..--- shhh erree ee ee FE 5 Dudiey Selph cee gepowenbersinns og 1 pe 69 20 GH Guay.-..s*- Liane tt er ug 204 Gen I 8 Dakin.....- a —National Banker. —Co. A, Twenty-third Regiment, haye entered for the Nevada Badge ; also, Co, L, Seventh N. Y. ; —The Volunteer Service Gazette, of Great Britain, compli- ments us by quoting at length an account of the British team reception and says : v2 The reception of the Imperial British Team at New York was of the cordial kind which might have been anticipated, and the account of their arrival, which we print im another column, will be read with pleasure. | _Perhaps it deals with in- dividuals ina manner—though familiar to our friends over the Atljantic—not mmeh acquired here yet ; but we cannot fail to recognize the portraits which aregiyen, Inno unkind spirit, of some of our representatives, “Special Military Rifle. -consecutive) before becoming the prope ty of the winner. This | FOREST AND STREAM. THE CREEDMOOR PROGRAMME, FOR OCTOBER. - ) During the month of October the range will be thrown open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for practice, and on the regular military days members of the N. G. 8. N. Y., in uniform, may practice without charge. Wednesdays and Saturdays will be occupied with the all-comers’ matches as follows : Weduesday, 3,—Practice. Saturiiay, 6—At 10:30 A, M., seventh competition for Sharps’ Rifle Gom- pany’s prize of $250 in gold. National Rifle Association. Open to all comers, Rifles, any, Entrance fee, $1. Distances, 800, 900 and 1,000 yards, 15 shots at each distance, Nosighting shots or previous practice allowed on the day of the match. No ‘‘coaching” allowed by competitors or out- siders, and no person to be alluwed to assist any competitor by the use of a glass, or by spotting any Competitor's shots, Any competitor giving or receiving any information shall forfeit all prizes be may win on that day. The winner must lead all competitors at each of the thee dis- tances at one Competition. One quarter of the entiance money to be awarded to the Competitor making the highest aggregate score, unless he wins the prize, in which case the next highest score will take it. One quarter of the entrance money to be added to the principal prize continuously until finally won. ‘The match will not be commenced with less than ten competitors, At 3 Pr, M,, Seventh Regiment Rifle Club, competition for Diamond Badge. Wednesday, 10.—At 3 P. M., fourth competition for a Ballard Mid- Range lifle, N. R. A. Open to all comers. Distance 200 yards, Fifteen shots, without cleaning and without sighting shots. Position, stand- ing. Any rifle. Entrance fee 50 cents, Highest aggregate score fo ake one quarter of the entrance money; the next lighest score, one- sixth ; and the third highest, one-twellth, To be wou three times (not necessarily consecutive) before becoming the personal property of the winner, "abe Satwrilay, 13.—At 10:30 A, o., fifth competition for a Parker Shot-gan. Open to all members N. k. A. Rille and position, any witiiin the rules; distance, 1,000 yards; rounds, thirty, and two sighting slots. Mntrance fee, $1. Prize to beceme the property of the competitors winning it three times, not necessarily consecutive. At 37. mM. second competi- tion for the Marksman’s Badge, conditions same as announced under date Oot. 31. Seventh Regiment Rifle Ciub competition for Remington Wednesday, 17.—At 3 2. M., second competition for the Wylie Badge, a gold badge, presented by Brig-Gen, Danicl D. Wylie. Open to mem— bers N. R. A., or N. G,S. N.Y. Weapon, any military rifle. Distances, 300 and 500 yards. Position, standing at each distance. Rounds, seven at, each distance, without sighting shots. Cleaning allowed only be- tween distances. Entrance fee, 50 cents. Badge to be won three times (net necessarily consecutive) before becoming personal property of the winner. One-fourth of the entrance mnoney 1m each competition to be awarded the competitor making the second highest ageregate score, AtSr.M., Seventh Regiment Rifle Club, Competition jor the Rifles and Sharps’ Special Military Rifle. Atév.m., New York Stock Ex- change Rifle Club, Competition for the Woershoffer Prize and bronze N. i. A. Medal. Saturday, 20,—At 2:30 P. M., fifth competition for the Turf, ield and Furm Challenge Badge. Open to all comers N, BR, A., except fual winners of ibe two preyious badges. Dislance, 200 yards. Position, standing. Weapon, any breech-loading rifle within the rules, Iionnds, ten, with privilege of two sighting shots. Hntrance tee, 5) cents, to be won three times (not necessarily cousecutive) before becoming the personal property of the winner. Seventh Regiment Rifle Club com- petition for the Shells and Sharps’ Special Military hifle. At 3:30 Pr, 4, first competition fora new Spirit of the Times Medal, presented by the editor of the Spirit of the Times newspaper. Open to ailcomers, Dis- tance, 300 yards. Position, standing. Rifle, any. Rounds, ten, with privilege of two sighting shots. Entrance fee, 50 cents. Yo be won three times (not necessartly conseentiye) before becoming the personal property of the winner. At3P.M, Seventh Regiment Nille Club com- petition for Sharps Special Military Rifle. Wednesday, 24.—At 3 ep. M. Seventh Regiment, Medals, Saturday, 27—At 10:36 a. M. conipetition for the Kemington Priza, $300 in gold. Open to all comers. Rifles, any Nemington breech- loader within the rules of the N. R. A. Must be loaded at the breech, With cartridges as furnished from the factory of Ii. MKemington & Sous, which will be issued by the Superintendent of the Range to each competitor, at tiring points, in sealed packages at $1 for forty rounds. All shells to be returned. Distances, £00 and 1000 yards. Kounds, twenty at cach distance. Position, any without artificial rest, Mighest agperegate In each competition to win, Ties to be decided according to the rules. No coaching, spotter, nor exchanging or giving information allowed. No previous practice op day of mutch. Wo sighting shots. The prize must be woo three times (nol vecessurily One-halt of the entrance money in each Competition to be divided, two-thirds being given to the highest score, and one-third to the second man. Notless than ten entries to constitute amateh At3 Pr. M. Seyenth Regiment Rifie Club competition forthe Shells and Reminston Special Military Rute. Wednesday, 31.—At 3 Pp. M, third competition for the Marksman’s Badge (a fac-simile in gold of the Marksman’s Badge, issued by the State), presented by the General Inspector of Rifle Practice, 8. N.Y. Open to all members N. R. A., and ali members N. G. S.N. Y.,.1n uniform. Distances, 200 and 590 yards. Vive shots and two sighting shots at each distance. Weapon, Remington rifle, New York State Model, Position, Standing at 200; any, with head toward: the target, at 500 yards, Entranee fee, 50 cents. The badge to be awarded to the competitor winning it three times (not necessarily consecutive). ‘)ywenty-five per cent. of the entrance money to be awarded the competitor making the highest aggresate score, lifteen per vent. to the one making the second highest, and ten per cent. to the one making the third litzhest aggregate score. Members of the National Guard may, with the consent of their Inspector of Rille Practice, count thei’ scores made in this match as a qualitication for the Marksman’s Badge issued by the State. Members of Cavalry Organizations willbe permitted to compete in this match, under the same conditions as are required of them to qua,ify for N, Y, State Marksnian’s Badge. CrrepMoor, Sept. 29.—The Remington $300 cash prize went begging again on Saturday last, and ten men could not be found willing to waste their time shooting fattory am- munition, and making poor scores, though fully twenty long-range men were busy at the long ranges shooting for their own amusement and drill. In the afternoon the Turf, Field and Farm match was called, and forty-six contestants responded, making an interesting ofatch. Mr. Lewis Cass, a Seventh Regiment man, carried off top place with 43 in the possible 30, at 200 yards, the full. scores running : Entrance fee, #2. 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M Branci8....3.,--+s+--s ess cee Dy PRICES evaccewes 2 ve gees “Weert GaGa. sramaten ates sak see - TW SIGE. oats wag tes eld ei et el Md Pesce ee Se ie HW Gonrteye se. oe cienee ss ane MiomAs LOY, ... sc ceee ee ene G Williams... i... cece nee e ee OW OMGATUMG!s cesemrnsas-- oe DC Pinney,....,..-.-++--+--- J G Story... Cl Barle.... J Wolland. Cc HE Trustow i Steckel....- 36 FE Waynes 5 IL Cowpertlowaite retired I’ MeMorrow.... A Anderson ,.,.-.sasse0es- Later in the day a new competition was inaugurated f gold marksman’s badge, to be shot for with five shots at 200 and 500 yards, with the State model rifle. Fifty ¢¢ testants entered, A. B. Van Heusen, of the Twelfth ment, wilh a score of 21 at 200 yards, and five bull’s-ey 500, holding first place. The totals of those getting over per cent. ran : A B Van Heusen. opLiPri¢es:.. iss T. B Greve... F MeMorrow. BAUR NCCANW. setae. cowsesee wee rdt) OD: POWs. e, GB Pasco... .. 2+. Fb Nee eae ak 43 J h Grohman,. C TH Hagle......sceces tee. e eee e etl L@wis Cass... .ecce sero ces om CIP INNC Regen ade hs G@ Rover. oc cceeeseasscccse BWR riies sei ts bet d F McHugh... ... lee ote A DLW .Graraners e~ tace JH MeNichol...... areata sod cS EJ Andereon.... DE DUW Arras s +e GL MoreG....c..---- 55 I'C McLewee,... JS Buitman.... wa BUBIN VO der teey betas D (Chauncey, Jr W EH Murpliy G Williams........ i. TOSETN ROSS. e000 cee een nny J Le Boutilier. 2.22. state Ii Holton. ..... PRAT eis blekeeeb gine w sr, Go B.vobnbs. 7... J LH Cowpertliwiil....s....05 WV Tate aco e Boe arisen ede bane Enoch Duteher......-.....55 Creepmooor, Jr. 100 Yarp Raxeu.—Saturday, Septet 29th, a mateh was shot between the Western Union Tele operators of New. York and Brooklyn; olf-hand, 15 each: NEW YORK. BROOKLYN, Cushing ........ TrielOe + <2 F,.4ch- ogee «4°8 bh 00 0 0 0-19 PRUMANGT Naan teat Pe tisalesnenctpeluicrs ui deal af) 0 3. 2 0 3—21 tL 44 4 445 4 441 3 4 3 3 A FB) Bes Sp $4 8 4 9 ) 4 0 2 .0—22 sector pass Sreupos cusmearang lee —A long-range club has been organized at Madison, N. J., and a 1,000 yards range laid out. EvizAsrrnrort, N, J., Saturday, Sept. 22.—Singer rifle range, 200 yards. SINGER RIFLE ASSOCIATION, Johnson, G....--....-.... tessanses 4 989 39 4 5 5 4 4 5 HH44d MeLuaugilin,.. -4 34434 4 4 4 438 12) Ane neu foise4 5). dno Bheace 4 945 3 3 4 4 4 3 4-38 JOWUSON, Pe seeeeceeeeeeeee es scessset 4 4 45 4 44 4 4 4] OHNO dint pdaalsls a eeendyae eset a he dA 8 al wot oe gag, BOMENSE Deg e aeete a gis tinea meick ne eile ce bes 43 43 445 4 4 4—39 BICYEMS 052 sate. oeelte iecetremeetiod, did 4 44 4 i) 8-39 Ubrter....... SO PER sins Aaee woe 545 4 4 6 5 4 5 445-318 RAHWAY RIFLE AND SHORTING CLUB. USIVGH-Bretahd crcctens) Cv eem chien pticte-d t+ 4444 4 4 & 4 4-40 4 4565 44 4 4 4 4 4—4t “+h 4 6 34 4 4 4 6 4-41 Vail 444545 5 4 5 444 EMMI, BBs nen ancere cue entemeeecee hed did 5. 4d 09 5 3A -4 35 44 4 4 4 3 4-39 4445 54 5 4 4 38-42° 41545 4 4 4 4 5 443331 Micmtean—The Glen-Alger Rifle Association, of Harris- ville, Mich,, had a shooting tournament on the 14th ult. for a silver cup. The scores stood : LA Gobwell...,83444444445—40 JO Gram...,..c0.sc-ee--s- ences, BO dno Lyman....8¢444454435—40 L Boardman.. iss} wm SW byinan <8) fe 7 - 3T DH Noyes... as 24 GW Colwell. meSie, BON VINE os fp ealyie gts vpenere 2. Geo Bueky....-.-...0.+- Guwyes's SO A) NOVO sp pact THY EL H original prescriptions, either one of which is worth ten times the price of the book. Gold medal awarded the author. The Boston Herald says: The Science of Life is, Anew Medical treatise, ‘The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- vation. a book for everybody. Price $1, sent by mail. Fifty beyond ajl comparison, the most extraordinary work on Physiology ever pub- WE AL pliict Sentrree. Address DR, L W. H. PARKER, No. 4 Bul- finch Sireet, Boston, Mass, ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bought, sold and exchanged. C€. 8. PECK, & West Twenty- fifth street, New York. Sept27 1y lshed.” An Illustrated Pam- THYSELF Oct4 3m Fashionable Cards, no 2 alike, with name 10c. post paid. Gro, I. Reep & Co., Nassau, N. Y. Oct4 ly REVOLVERS, 7 SHOT, $2.50 at ' MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklyn. Mainting. PAINTING. EVERY ONE THEIR OWN PAINTER. : 50 Per Cent. Saved. We are manufacturing a very fine Pure ea Mixed Paint, mixed in such a manuer that any ordi- nary stable or farm hand can make as good a job painting as a painter can with paint mixed in the old way. ‘This is because our paint does not set quick, and thus show marks of the brush. We sellit lower than materials can be bought in the ordinary way, and pay freight in certain sized orders. Any gentleman wishing to paint up his buildings ai small expense had better write, and have sent free ourboak. Address 260 Front street, INGERSOLL PAINT WORKS. Jedits Mublicatiang, SECOND EDITION. THE Sportsman’s Gazetteer GENERAL GUIDE, WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, 896 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, 3 bound Morocco, $5; Tinted Paper, Muslin, $4. BY CHARLES HALLOCK, EDITOR OF ‘‘VOREST AND STREAM; AUTHOR OF THE “WISHING TOURIST,” ‘* CAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA,” BTC. NEW YORE: “FOREST AND STREAM” PUBLISHING Go. Sent by matl post paid om receipt of price. This book is a complete encyclopedia for sports- men. It gives every sportsmanlike method for cap- turing every kuown game animel, bird and -fish in North America....Ic designates the proper charges for guns for each kind of game, the various kinds of decoys and blinds, and baits and tackle for the fish. s...1t gives over 4,000 localities where game atd fish may be found, specifies the game found in euch locality, the hotel accommodation, and the best route to get there....It describes 297 varieties of edible fish alone, that may be taken with the hook; 50 varieties of ducks; 50 varieties of snipe or waders, and the different methods of shooting each. .-., livery kind of dug used for sport is designated, and his points for bench judgments tully given....1t is in itself tue most concise, accurate, instructive, sensible and comprehensive work ever written upon the dog and his diseases. Any person can adminis- ter the prescriptions with perfect confidence in their safety and efliciency,...1t contains yery useful recipes and remedies for wounds, bites, poisohs, ill- ness and emergencies of all kinds ; for cleanme, re- pairing and preserving every implement used for sport; for selection and use of every kind of boat employed by sportsmen, and a directory where to buy outfitting goods....1f instructs in Taxidermy, and tells how to preserve and mount speciniens of anima's, birds and fish. IN DORSEMENTS. SPORTSMAN’s GAZETTEER —Geo. Bird Grinnell, of the Peabody Academy of Science, New Haven, writes: “TI haye to thank you fur a copy of the Sportsman’s Gazetteer received day before yester- day, Ihave delayed acknowledging it, in order tha Lmight be abte to speak intelligently of its merits. I have looked it over somewhat carefully, and 1 must say that lam delighted withit. It seéims to be just the book that we have 8o long wanted in this eoun- iry—au Amcrican “Stonehenge” in fact. On the fishes you liave surpassed yourself, and I am aston ished at the amount of material you have collected, and the Nappy method in which you have treated the group. ‘Lhe Dog and Diseases of the Dog are ad- tilvably written, and will prove one of the most use- ful of manuals for sportsmen. The Art of Fly-Fish- ing, and the hints and recipés are all that could be desired; in fact the book Seems to be a com lete success. I do not see how it can fail to have a very large sale.” THE SPORTSMAN'S GAZETTEER.—The Gazetteer duly came to hand, and to say that I am delighted with the book only faintly expresses my apprecia- tion of it. How you haye been able to gatner so much valuable matter together is almost a mystery tome. It certainly speaks well for your industry and knowledge of the subjects discussed. For the 8ize and valuable information contained, the price, 1 think, is remarkably low, and I would not be with- out it for double the price. Every sportsman and everybody interested in sporting matters should have a copy, and I shall take great pleasure in re- commending it to my army friends. if, C. YARRow, M. D., U. 8. A. THE GAZETTEER.—The Sportsman’s Gazetteer was duly received, and myself and many of our best judges in sporting literature have eritica'ly exam- ined the book, and all uuite in pronouncing it the most valuable work ever issued from the press on kindred subjects. Itis @ wonder to all how so much valuable information could be so intelligently crowd- ed into a book ofits size. The task must have been very great, but has been accomplished in a remarka- bly concise, intelligent and pleasing manner. Every page demonstrates the fact that the author was a maser of his subject. No sportsman or tourist can afford to be withoat the book, and it ought to be, and no doubt will be, read generally by the masses, and certainly by all mterested in the study of natural hi- tory. Dr. D. C. Estas. Lake City, Minn., Aug. 1, 1877. DON’T KATE TO GET A COPY OF THE OCTOBER NUMBER (ih Fur,Fin & Feather, CONTAINING THI New Game Laws of all the States and Canada, AND A COMPLETE LIST of HUNTING GROUNDS Besides a vast fond of Valuable Information and Entertaining Reading for those who use either gun or rod, the whole forming a volume of 190 large oc- tavo pages, Price 50 cents. Can be had of,all News Agents, Gun Stores, and-dealers in Fishing Tackle and Sportsmen's Goods, or will be mailed, postpaid, on receipt of price, by CHAS. SUYDAM, Publisher, 149 Chambers Street, N. ¥. #,.* Can be had at the office of Forest and Stream, Sportsmen's antes, Ete. Sportsmen's Headquarters FOR WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Outiits for yachting. specialty. The camp or field 2 Olives by the case, gallon or bottle. THOS. LYNCH, Imvorrer, 99 NASSAU ST, Bennett Building, New York. Sept27 tf St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn Railway. QUICKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing and connecting with all Hast and West Lines in Towa, running through some of the finest hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quail. Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of. Reduced rates on parties of ten or more upon application to General Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids. Cc. J. TIVES, E. F. WINSLOW, Gen. Passenger Agent, General Manager. tt CHICAGU & ALTON RAILROAD, THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from’ Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicago to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. #IRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN HVERYTHING. SPORTSMEN will find splendid shooting on the line of this road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, uail, etc. Connects direct. at Kansas City with the ansas Pacific Railroad for the great Buffalo and An- telope range of Kansas and Colorado. . Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Sportsmen. JAMES CHARLTON, General Passenger Agent, Obicago, in Jewelers and Silversmiths,” HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, Dealers in Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry coc. Importers of French, German and English Fancy Goods, Sp2cial attention given to the mann- facture of appropriate designs for Shooting. Boating, Racing and other prizes, and our illustrated catia- loghe, containing three dozen wood unts of the above and other articles in our line, inc!uding the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTICUD, mailed to any address on receipt of 50 cents. Septa7 tf Best A ir-Pistol Made, Send for Circular of AIR RIFLES and REVOL\ wks, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS, Boston, Mass. EDWIN HACKETT, — LATE OF E. & GC. HACKETT, 37 GRACECHURCH STREET, LONDON, and 34 Lower Loveday street, Birmingham, England, Manufactarer and Importer of Breech-Loading Shot-Guns, With all recent improvements. N. B.—Pin-fire made central. Fitted with Hn lish rebound locks, self-lifting strikers, pistol-grip ae Guns bored to shoot close. Cleaning, repairing, browning ete, Orders from dealers promptly at. tended to, 104 WILLIAM STREET, New York, Sept27T 13t. Septl3 3m 178 FOREST AND STREAM. NEW YORE SHOOTING. COAT. — A stylish, handsome Coat. First-class in every particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, and in tlie end the cheapest. MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. . Pockets and lining made to take out, so that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace Smith, Esq., says: ‘It is wy idea of a shooting coat. I have worn them for several years, and would have none other.) Price for Coat, $25; Vest, $6.50. Also the best brown corduroy pants at $10 per pair. I make only the one grade, as the cheapest goods do not turn briars and will not give satisfaction. Also, in addition ta the above, I am making a Waterproof Canvas Suit, cut Same style a8 the Velveteen ; goods, not stiff and hard, but soft and pleasant to wear; gusranteed to turn water. Sportsmer wid have seen it say it is The Best Yet. Coat, $650. For full Suit, $14.00. I also make the sieeveless Coat ; Vest with sleeves if desired. Rules for measurement and sumples sent upon application. F. L. Sheldon, For Sale in New York hy RAHWAY, N. J. H. C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt St., N. Y., CREEDMOOR PARLOR. RIFLE. Finely finished, carved stock, Loads at breech with Small percussion cartridges. Will shoot 250 feet with accuracy and-force. There is scarcely any report, and no te from this Rifle, making it very appropriate for x parlor use, picnics and fairs. Vhe shell extractor is on the hammer, pulling f ever a fais ween, ‘ » pt g out the old shell every time Price, $10; cartridges: for rifle $3 per thousand, or $1 per box of 250. Tron bell target, with numbers, £5, sent C..O. D. or on receipt of price, Send for price list of Revolvers, Skates, Novelties and Sporting Goods. EISH & SIMPSON, 132 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. A VICTORIOUS INVENTION .),-) The Eagle Claw. An ingenious device for the purpose of catching all kinds of Animals, Fish and Game, The easy method of setting the Hagle Claw, combined with the simplicity of removing the victim, are among its peculiar advantages, itis immaterial how to place it when set. It may be buried flat in the gronnd, suspended from fhe limb of a tree, or, when occasion requires, covered with grass, leaves or other light material without in any way impairing its certain operation. H Itis adapted for bait of any description, and, when, sef, no ; Animal, Fish or Bird that touches the bait can possibly escape, {It does not mangle or injure its victims in the slighest degree, _ hor need they be handled to free them from the trap. i YRICE LIST: No. 1—For fishing and all kinds of small game and animals, sent by mail vageen ca cem Goris toe eae Be 35 cents, , No.2—For catching Mink, Muskrats, Raccoons, large Game, \ UBISEC patie eee cern ee eae Seievetassfatitainalae yar 75 cents, , No. 3, or Rocky Mauntain Giant, for catching Bears, Wolves, \ Panthers, &c. Can be easily set by a boy, and willstand a Strain of seyeral hundred pounds. Weiglit, 10 to 15 1bs,$10. . x an goods sent, charges paid, to any address on receipt of price. ddress ; Stent & Co., Gen’'l Agents, 132 Nassau St., 1, 0. Box 2997, NEW YURK. ACENTS. WANTED. HENRY C. SQUIRES, No. 1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIRD DOOR FROM BROADWAY. Purdy, Kor Sale, The Fennel, 7 XTRA fine red T1ish setter pups for sale: One Tow ni Poi nt Farm E dog pup, eight weeks old, nae Gt Diffenderfer's FOR SALE OR RENT. Located at the junction of the Elk and Bohemia Rivers, head of Chesapeake Bay, Cecil Couuty, Maryland. Contains 106 acres of fine tillable iand. Orchard of 900 pear trees, peaches, apples, plums, cherries, and small fruit ingreat abundance, A fine large modern house, tenant house aud outbuildings. A fine Jawn from the house to the river ; No marsh, hurd shores. From front splendid view down the Bay ; the most healthy and beautiful site in Mary- Jaud ; daily access to Philadeiphia and Baltimore by steamboat and fail; wharf half-mile from house. ‘this farm is celebrated as one of the best of wild fowl points, There are four points on the place, so located that Jour- sportsmen can shoot daily from each point without interfering with each other; twenty yarieties of ducks frequent these waters ; trom the place the famous Susquehanna Flats are in sight, where sink-boat shooting can be indulged in. The Farm and country around are stocked with partridses and pheasants; plenty of woodcock in Season ; fine rail and reed shooting a short distance up the river; abundance of snipe in the spring; valuabie herring and shad shares on the place; white perch fishing unequaled; amostdesirable place for a gentleman's residence or club house. In view of itS Inany advantages of health, beauty, drives, yachting, bathing, fisting and extraordinucy fo wi- shooting, if a sniimer Doarding-house ur hotel were opened here a.constant infinx of guests at paying’ rates couhl be depended oh, We have had many applications for board from gentlemen from ali p»rts. The Harm produces large y with good cash tualkets, Will be sold low. ‘Two-thirds of the par- chase money May remain. If not gold iu due time the plave will be torent. Apply fo O. L, FOULKS, onthe premises; JOHN HK. WILSON, Elkton, Md.; or WM. H. ABBOTT, 20 N. Seventh xt., Phila. Sept27 26 OR SALE—Eneglish breech-loader; central fire, untler lever, 12-gauge, 30-in. bariels, 8 Ibs. , will sell cheap. Room 17, 9 Murray street, N. Y. . . Octé it H OR SALE—A handsome, new (#715). Peabody- LU! Martini mid-range rile. Soid cheap, or will ex- Change for a heavy Parker shet-gun, Address W. L. TRACY, 86 Ford street, Providence, k. I. : Oct4 Tt OR SALIE—Ferrets, $4 cach, Address, with slap, (. BR, VANDIERVEER, Hyde Park, Duchess County, N. Y. Wee SALE CHEAP—A Maynard shot gnn in good order, with twenty shells. Regular mite barrel; can be used In place of shot barrel, making: com- plete rifle or shol-gun at little expense; barrels can be changed In a few seconds, Also AMERICAN SronvsMan, Vol, Il, No.6 to 12; Vol. 111 complete, except No.8 and 44 MAYNARD GUN, 179 Frince Strect, brooklyn. a Ovt4 1t NARTRIDGE BAGS; $1 25; GAME BAGS, $1; J POWDER FLASKS, 15:2; SHOT POUCHES, Tac., ab MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 50 Court street, Brook'yn, A Valuable Ducking Shore For Sale. Tor Sute-—'The well-known ducking Store, ‘ Cuck+ holds Point,” formerly owned by David ‘ownsoi. This most desirable pluce, both for ducking an" fish- ing, is located at the mouth of Baek River, and 1s accessable by the new Cation Shell koact, For far ther particulars apply to DR, WM. iL. KEEN, N- W. cor. of Charles and Lexington streets, baltimore, Md. Sept20 3b FOR SALE—A. Purdey muzzle-loader, 9-gange, 8- i Ib., 20-inch barre!s; in perfect order, with oak and leather cases; price $l0U, Address PURDEY, care Mr, Bourne, 4 Cedar street, New York, Sept27 2b JLOOMING-GROVE PARK 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reduction. Greenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $15 to $30. Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12. Everything elee in proportion. Goods sent C, 0, D. to all p#tts of the United States and Canadas. H.L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices, Trout Rods, full mounted, 330, formerly $50; other rods in proportion, Every Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounted with my “ patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against imper- fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO ORDER. Iwas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. Also Imanufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon ‘and Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and handsomest Reely ever made. ’ Full line of FISHING TACKLE always on hand. Send for circnlar and price list, je7 PHILADELPHIA Fishing Tackie House. se g ee cat A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 503 COMMERCE STREET, PHILA. Manufacturers of FINE FISHING TACKLE A. Specialty of the Celebrated Green Heart Wood- for Amateur Rod Makers. Rod Mountings ia Sets for 75c. to $6 75, RODS, REELS, Ero., REPAIRED. Shipley’s Self-Hooking Hlastic Snells, ‘‘catch every fish that bites.” Send for sample, .For Trout on gut, 10¢. each, 75c. per doz. For Bass on double gut, 12c. each, $1 per doz, Tighest premium at Centennial, 1876, and Franklin Institute, 1874. + HELE LOADED TO ORDER at kK MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, aud 55 Court street, Brooklyn. : Folding Pocket Mosquito Bar A most ingenious device for camping purposes. It is very light, easy to carry and can be put up ore taken down in half a minute. Pronounced by sports men to be the most complete thing of the kind ever offered to the public. Price only $1.50, Lawn cov- ered, expressly for Florida travel, $3.50. Sent post- paid on receipt of price. Liberal discount to the yawn A. A. COWING, Watkins, N.Y. W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N. ¥, Agent, BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W-SIMMONS & SON, . BOSTON. Flexible. Water-Proof. Tan Color. Duck, Fach articie—coat, trousers, vest and hat—haye the name and manufacturer's addresa stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this im- print, - The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to: any part of the United States or Canada on re- ceipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We make no discount exceptto the trade. We make but one quality, and that is the VERY BEST.- The price of the suit complete Is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest and choice of eithet cap with havelock, or hat. . The material is of the best quality of duck, water- proofed by a patent process. The color is that known as “dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing ig neglected to make the whole suit com- piete inevery way. OUR HUNTING SHOES, which are considered tite best in use, are also sent by mail at an advance of 35 cents above the price $5.50 per pair, These shoes are nade to onr special orderto match our suits, and the design of the Whole embraces the best points of the English and French equipments, combined with all necessary reqniremen's for American service, THE SOLA TOPEE. AN EAST INDIAN SHOOTING HAT, Telmet Shaped, Ventilated. Of same Water-Proofed Ma- terial. PRICH, $2.50. Those who prefer this to the ordinary hat or cap, can have the same sent, with ‘“Mhe Boston Shooting Suit” at an added cost only of $1.00. Such a popularity as the “Boston Shooting Suit ’?_ enjoys, has never been attained by any other similar garment in this country. It isin constant demand from all parts of America, and orders have been filled for Canada and England. ‘Shipping clothing to England strikes us very much like scud'ngy ‘coals to Neweastle,’ but the merits of the BOSTON SHOOTING SUITS have been heard of im the Otd Couniry, and that land of sportsmen has senh an order to Messrs, Simmons & Son, which will doubtless be followed by many olhers.”— Boston Paper. ’ : The author of ‘Tales of the Adirondacks,” the: Rev. W. Ii, H. Murray, one of our most enthusiastic Sportsmen, gays of it: “Wewere shown the other day a new waterprooz suit, specially adapted for sportsmen, designed and Inadé Up by Simmous & Son, of Boston, and tu which we Gall the attention of all brethren of the outdoor and shore-situoting fraternity, because ib meets the demand of personal comfort sand convenieace beyond unything of home manwfaecture seen by us be- fore. AS @ Sportsman, We give it our wiqualified endorsement, as combining the best points of the Euglish sate, and in addition skillfully adapted to: the neceéssilies of the American service. Tt is a most. admirable and satisfactory Cconirivance in color, slyle, waterproof quality and Gupacity, The coatia a& marvel in this latter respect.” Tue FOREST AND STREAM Says > {THE BOSTON SHOOTING Su1?7.—Gne of the most Spccessiul manufacturers of waterproof sliooting Sutts is the firm of G. W. Simmons & Son, Oik Hall, Boston, We had one of their suits on duty at Hunt- er’s Camp, at Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. It has grown gray in service, but is good for use vet. This suitis kKnowa as the “Boston Sheoting Suir,” in contradistinction no doubt, from the garments which are Inannfactured out West and at Washington, each of which las a local demand of its own. A letter from San Francisco, Cals, says: G. W. Simmons d Son: GENTLEMEN—I have this day received the “Bouton Shooting Saits” ordered from you on the 16th, My objectin writing is simply to say that they eame to hand by mail in perfect order, and I am More than satisied with each article. They are all, if mot more, than represented in your a‘lvertisemeut In FOREST AND STREAM, ‘They supply a want long felt here, and we have ne doubt many will be ordered, Iam obliged to you for sending by mail” and thereby saving meseveral dollars, Enclosed please find the money to repay you for postage, Yours very truly, r; [DIRECTIONS FOR MEASUREMENT. Around the breast. Inside seam of pantaloons, Around the waist. Size of head, Inside of seam or coat Mention heightand weight sleeve. Price of Suit compete, with choice of hat or cap, $13. Note again, the coat and yest are all doublesseamed, each pocket being riveted at corners with copper riyets, French hunting buttons on coat and yest. Each button-hole made of leather. The whole suit as described above is made of 10-oz. army duck, water-proofed by a patent process, and colored to the shade of dead prass. Each sult disiincOy marked. For those who prefer, we makea hunter's coat, with sleeves attached tothe vest. We make but one grade of suit, and that is the very best in every par- ticular. An illustrated cirenlar, containing full description ofeach garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application, Address ‘ G. W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mass, Address PECK & SNYDER, Manufacturers, Augié6 3m. 124 Nassau street, N. Y. ~ §TODDARD’S COMBINING SEVEN DIFFERENT TOOLS, Cap Expeller, Recapper, Loader and Tube, Creaser, Cutter Crimper and Shell Extractor. we. ic HOW READY. Performing all the operations possible in the manipulation of Paper or Metal Shells for Breech-Loaders, Length, 43 inches. Nickel Plated. Weieht 10 ounces. All the operations are perfect, and suitable for any shell. AWARBED BOTH MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AT CENTE NNIAL EXHIBITION. PRICE, SS a Circulars sent on application. Send postal order or check to C. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock-Box 192, Washington, D. C. LIBERAL DISCCULbT 10 THE TRADE. LYMAN’S PATENT BOW-FACING ROWING GEAR. COMPLETE OUTFITS FOR Camping, Shooting & Fishing Fine fishing and shooting fackle, camp stoves, leather, rubber and canvas goods and suits for Bportsmen, Tents, portable boats, moccasins, ete. AGENTS FOR THE FOX GUNS. The best and strongest A‘nerican guns yet made. Sole agent for the celebrated McBride flies, Hol- berton’s fy rods, black bass and tront files, and full length fly books; Purdy’s glass ball traps and bull's- eye balls, etc. Seni ten cente for illustrated cata— logué, with ries for glass ball shooting, and bints On camping, shooting and fly-fishing for trout and black bass, W. HOLBERTON, P, O. Box 5,109. 102 Nassau street, N. Y. Aug?s tf, Gale's Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beach, Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used ; are eight feet high, seyen feet square at bottom, willlodge four persons ; can be set up or taken down and packed in five minutes, making a bundle four feet long, of twenty-five pounds = weight. The polein two parts, is joined together by a brass tube. They are wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and Aare the handiest and cheapest tents extant. Samples of goods and pe list sent free, and the tent sent we of price, or C.0.D. Prices from $10 to GALE & CO., Boston, Mass. AOE “ 2 t) Base-Ball Catcher’s Mask, Now used by allthe prominent catchers when p ay ing behind the bat, We send samples, C. 0. D., for $3. Enclose stamp for the Athletes Journal, giving our Jatest prices of all goods in the sporting line. [ Age tt = Publications, BINDERS. @et your fine books hound. Art Journal bound Uniform te London publishers’ style. Picturesque America, Art Treasury of Germany and England Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, all illustrated works, music and magazines in the beat gtyles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days if required. HE. WALEER’S SONS, 14 Dey sireet. “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED EXOLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS’ EGGs. This magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo- gists, isnow in its third yolume. Itis replete with all that is new or recent in Ornithology and Oolopy, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birds and eggs, It is just the periodical! for those Making collections of birds and eggs for scientific examination, as its columns are constantly furnish- Ing descriptions of the eggs of new and rare species, TERMsS—Forty cents a year, in advance. Speci- men copies and prospectuses only on receipt of Btamp. Address, : 8..L. WILLARD & CO., ‘Oneida st., Utica, N. ¥. LONG-RANGE RIFLE SHOOTING. A Complete History of the International Long-Range Matches, |873-|877—Com- plete Elecho Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N. BR. A. “ Etc., Etc. —=—— jew “FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN,” Price 25 cents. ees the Forest nnd ; 1877, ed Streani Pub. Ca. | at CARTRIDGE LOADING IMPLEMENT, | 181 ™ 4 Sporemewa Goods, | HAMMOCKS. lM), "OR LAWNS anv EXCURSIONS } Lents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettles, Rubber Blankets, Mosquito Nets, Lawn Setices, ete. Seud for Illustrated Circular, G, WERSTER PEOK, Manufacturers’ Agents. 110 Chambers st., NY. | | EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Sporting Goods. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS & FISHING TACELE, HUNTING AND ee SUITS, CAMPING Bogardus’ Glass Ball Traps, $10.00; Glass Balis, pez hundred, $2.40. Send $2.50 for our “* Wasp’ revolver, 22 cal. 7 shot nickle-plate, warranted. Satisfaction guaranteed. 2" Send Stamp for Catalogue, WASHBURN & CO., P.O. box 622, 66 JOHN STREET, N. Y. jei4, Amusements, Etc. Zoological Garden. FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, pen every day. A large collection of Living Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. Admission 25 cents: children under twelve, 10 cents, jan6 ly LN This invention enables an Oarsman to see where he is going. He sits with his face to tip bow. Eyery Rower knows how awkward it is when pulling single, or as bow—oar in a crew, to haye to turn and watch the course, By using this arrangement the ower is brought into his proper position, and he can row ashe would drive. There is NO LOSS OF POWHR. Send for circular, directions and opinions of the press to the Patentee; r WILLIAM LYMAN, Middlefield, Conn. OFFICE IN NEW YORK, 32 CORTLANDT STREET. W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. first Prize Medal and Diptoma, awarded at the Centennial Exhibition, for excellence of workmanship and ma- terial in their Premier Quality and medium grades. Their New Patent- Triplex Leyer Grip Action and Com- Ppensating Lump. The attention of sportsmen is requested to the above new action. Its superior strength and solidity impart greatly improved shooting powers. Hard hitting be- ing the desideratum required, 18) ob- tained by this powerful gun. Prices of the New Triplex Lever Grip, $115, $225 to $400, Marked the Triplex 10-bores extra, Our highest grade is as usual SS marked the PREMIER QUALITY {Extract from Forest AND STREAM, New York, December 2%, 1876, Contributed by one of the Judges of Awards of Guns at the Centennial:] “his action (The Triplex Lever Grip) combines in the highest degree strength and simplicity, and must rapidly secure the fayor of all who test its merits, > COMPENSATING LUMP. Strengly recommended. If is invaiuabie, and should we orderea on every gui. Costs avout $10 extra, Choke-bores, medium or full, Our guns to be had of the principal dealers in the trade only, PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England. ESTABLISHED IN 1887. Conselt your interest by sending for our revised and reduced prices. Ps s LATEST IMPROVEMENT, NEARLY ONE THOUSAND IN USE, 3 Excelsior Buffalo Pony Planer. Willearnit ‘ selfand, pay expense of running in? SEE Price from $50 and tpwards, eachs aVEFAts Double Treadle, including one doz Pony Planers Saws, thirty inimitable Pret Sawing Patterns and prepared’ Wood, to the value of $4. k new device fr tiphten- — ing Saw, Power Drilling attachment, ..— ‘ Wrench, O.l Cup and Screw Driver. Sjeed, 800 strokes per minutes Saws, I?inchthick. Price, complete, cused anu delivered on board cars or at Ex- press office, $12. Saw only, without attachments, fo. SMALL STEAM ENGINES, With Copper Boiler, to drive light Lathes, Scroll Saws, ete. Aréall sizes from x-8 up to 2 horse power; either plain castings, partly finished, or com- plete, reatly for use, The Scientific American” of June to, 175, says of the above, in an extended Editorial, introdicing our manufactures to the public: **It can turn wringers, churns, washing machines, orice cream =, freezers, run coffee mills, pump water “E through a house, actuate foot lathes, Scroll saws or light boxing machinery, = run knitting or sewing machines, turn = a prindstone or emery wheel, work yen- = ——— tilating or hand thrashing machine cut- +. ters, meat or feed choppers, or sausage machines, drive small blowers for pneumatic dispatch tubes in a building, or for a blacksmith’s forge, or compress air or work an air pumpon asmaijl scalein a laboratory. These area few only of the purposes ta Which it can be applied.’ Also Engines and Boilers capable of propel 15 tor8inches. The boats have keel, stem, with rudder and tller, row locks ail oars; Those wishing a pleasure boat will find ym LIGHT MACHINES FOR PONY OR HORSE POWER, _ The greatsuccess of these machines Ts unprecedented, and itmay be con- fidently affirmed that no article kas ever imore Clearly proved its super- iority for the quantity and quality of its work than this. It is made in several sizes, and can be fitted up suitable for bullock, mule, steam or wind power, in addition to those above mentioned. Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. oy Patented March go,,187s, Best of its kind in use, em, Price, Complete, S275. WAlso Planiig Machine i icnives, which are trecom- ” mended as superior and extra in quality. ling boats from 12 to 28 feet long, 41-2 tos 1-2 feet beam, with draft of water stern and rudder postof oak, pine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted seats allaround the boat, lockers and coal bunkers, and have two coats of paint. these the'safest'and fastest, as they can be made to attain a speed of from 6 to 16 miles per hour. They are adapted to agreatvariety ofuses, stich a5 Exoursion, Shooting, Fishing ar Pic-Nic Parties, for ‘travelers, voyapers, =hotanists and tourists, = and especially owing, to their light draft of water for exploring expeditions and surveying patues: The lngine and Boiler can be easily detached from the boat, and is then available for Bava Mechanical, Coninercial or Domesti¢ requirements or for the use of Amateurs, when power is needed - for running ligh}mtachinery. — - Priceaf zofonthost,complete, 5 6 aw 2 eee EB 495.00 Price of Engine and Boiler, without boat, intluding driving pulley, - = 975.00 containing Cne Hundred Scroll Work Derlgns mailed to any address free on recefpt of Stamp. Ilustrated Catalogue GHORGE PARR, BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S. A. ~—_ = HE GREAT NEW YORK AQUARIUM, Broad- T Way and 35th street. Open daily from 9a. of. to 10r.™M, Beautiful Tropical Fishes and Anemones. Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians. Twelve seals, sea lions, 15 sharks, 40 blow fishes, 6 hell-benders, and thousands of other curious marine creatures, Prof. Young, marvelous yentriloqnist. Miss Lubin in submarine performances. Delightful orchestral concerts, Feeding the animals and fishes and other entertaiments. Coney Island Aquarium now open for the summer, Highest Honors CENTENNIAL WORLD’S AIR, 1876. SHONINGER ORGANS. [PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best ~ instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the Judges im their Report, from which tlie following ip an extract: “The &. -HONINGER ORGAN COZS exhibits as the best Instruments at a price rendering them pessible toa large class of purchasers, having acom dination of Reeds and Bells, producing novel and pleasing effects, coutaining may dexirable improye- ments, wil stand longer in dry or damp climate, Jess liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them fo either shrink, swell or split.” THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. This Medal and Award was granted after the most severe competition of the best makers, before one of the most competent juries ever assembled. Wew styles acd prices just issued, which are in ac- cordance with our role, the BEST ORGANS for the least money. We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents, Tlustruted Catalogues mailed; postpaid, upon ap- plication to B. SHONINGER ORGAN CGQ,, 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, ' NEW HAVEN, CONN. Bound Volumes Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, Acomplete setof the FOREST AND STREAM. ea Ree cr ban Davee ee in olotit carpate a ibrary for the spotsma1—can n i on application to this office. pulse obteined The perfect reyolying NEW TRO } SPOON, The bestin the world. Ifnot to ne ioona af your lishing tackle stores, these spoons will he forwarded by the manufacturer by mail. Pri each. JOHN H. MANN, Syracuse, New york. 4 jezs | — oe a =... C.U, & B, ZETTLER, ; GUNSMITHS AND RIFLE GALLERY, 207 Bowery, New Yorke Guns, Bifles, Ge. SPORTSMEN Will find a select assortment of Guns, . Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, 4nd all goods appertaining thereto, Brecial Attention is Invited to Our New SMITHS PATENT REVOLVERS, Im four sizes of 22, 32, 88 and 44-100 cals, This hew and elegant Arm combines simpliity durability, a perfect interchange of all its parts, ‘The most critical inspection in process of manufac- ture, and with its patent improvements, make it the Most Desirable Revolver in the Market, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF MAYNARD RIFLES, SHOT GUNS, ETC, Send for Circular, FOWLER & FULTON, NO. 300 BROADWAY, N. Y. HENRY FULTON. AM, FowLer, THREE BARRELED Breech-Loading Guns, (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a light and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, wing to Sportsmen the very thing so often wanted a ali Kinds of shooting. PRICES, Three barrel, $75 to $250. Double barrel shot guns. Damascus barrel, $50 to $200, Twist barrel, $35. SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER & CO., Syracuse, N. Y. sportsman’s Depot. (ESTABLISHED 1886.) First premium at World’s Fair at New York and Centennial Exhibition, GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, Fishing Tackle, Rods, Reels, Lines, Hooks, Files, Leaders, Sioods, Artificial Bait, Fly Books, Ktc., Ete. ‘§2 Salmon, Bass and ‘Tront Flies Made to Order, ALSO Ef Erider’s” Celebrated Center Enamel SpHt and 4 Glued Bamboo Rods, Birds’ Hees and Birds’ Skins in Great Varleties— Waxidermy in all its branehes. Spratt’s Patent Dog Biscuits, Repairing of all kinds, mar-ly For Rifle and Shot Gun Praetice. | PENNISON?S TARGETS. 25 to LOOO yds. range Torge Pasters and Score Cards. ALSO, Targets & Pads Tor testing the pattern and penetration SHor GUNS. Sold by Dealers in - — . Sporting Goods, Onreceipt of Ten Cents a 100-yd. Target Will he sent by mail, with Circular, containing Major blenry Fulton's RULES FOR PRY ATE PRACTIOE, by DENNISON & CO. 198 BROADWAY, NEW YORE. =_— = MM. CG, WELD, ‘Woanufacturer of Decoy Ducks, Blacks and Mal- d, iGinches long; 50 cents each; nice ones. 87 MANHATTAN ST., Rechester, N. ¥. oe c. THOMAS, JR, | _ @UNS, PISTOLS, SPORTING GOODS, ' 174 South Olark Street, Chicago, Tl. a Paper and Metallic § Breech-Loading Shot Guns, UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE (0., BRIDGEPORT, CONN. eee THE STURTEVANT SHELLS are the easiest reloaded, Do not have to unsorew the head nor use an awl to remove the explodedcaps. THH PATENT MOVABLE ANYILS, made of stcel wire, will not bend or break, THE BERDAN PATENT SHELLS, new model, with Hobbs’ patent waterproof primers, neyer miss fire, and are highly prized by all that have used them. APER SHELLS.—By repeated experiments and great oneBy for improved materials, and machinery made ox- ressly for the purpose, we can now warrant our BROWN APER SHELLS equal to anyimported, They are sure yan and wil not burt a oe gun. nquire of any of the dealers in sporting materials for the U. M. C. Co.'s Shells, 2 Not sold at retail by the manufacturers, | “* St.Louis Conical Base Paper Shell.”’ Having made important improvements in onr Shell, we can safely recommend them as equal, if not superior, in ey to any Paper Shell manufactured in this country or in Europe. rane the advantages clatmed for these Shells,are: A saying of 25 per cent. in the use of powder; also the great decrease in recoll. The sizes made are No. 10—2%%, 2%, = and 3 inches; No. #225, 2%, and 2% inches, Longer ‘They arenot mailable. Sample, 100, sent by expresson receipt of $1.15 Shells au ur mene a ea cost. for No, 125 $1.30 for No. 10. Factory and office, No. 2,289 De Kalb street, St. Lovis, Mo. St. Louis Patent Shell Manufacturing Company. TO SPORTSMEN IN CENERAL! lliHeadquarters Bohemian Class Works, 214 PEARL STREET, NEW YORK, MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED. The Bohemian Glass Works haying made a specialty of the mannfaeture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, have seeured the service of that well-known Sportsman, ERA A. PAINE, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, which we hold the exelusive right to make and sell. ‘ a ; In offering this new ball to the public it will require very little introduction, as in no instance where :t ee been exhibited has it failed to take the place of all others, and is to-day the only perfeut substitute for a bird in use. : The following is from the New York Herald, Sept. 1: THE BRITISH VISITORS RECREATING AT ELM PARK—A TRIAL AT GLASS BALL SHoormnc.—The visiting riflemen, accompanied by Judge Gildersleeve, Col, John Bodine and Mr. L. M. Ballard, all of the American Team of 1875, arrived at the Park a little before eleyen o’clock, and practice shooting was at once com— menced. The shooting at glass balls sprung from a‘steel trap, instead of live pigeons a8 in Hurope, was & noyelty for the Englishmen. Mr. Ira Paine, who has inyented the “‘ feather balls,” furnished them for the occasion a8 a compliment to Judge Gildersleeye and his friends, This style of balls gave during the after- noon such satisfaction that after the shooting was over the West Side Gun Club held a special meeting to adopt them, ordering 1,000 of them forthwith. Hyery ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300 or boxes of Send for price list. We intend offering special inducements to the trade. Capt. Bogardus’ Patent Class Ball Trap and Rough Balls. - esate 500. ty! a Wek MS - These Traps and Balls patented by Bogardus and used by him many thousand times, proves them to be just what is wanted by all SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND AMATEURS. \ THE PATENT ROUGH BALL—The only Ball that will bresk sure when hit by shot. Use none but the best. Tevary ball marked, Patented April 10, 1877; Traps, March 13, 1877. Geo, E. Hart & Co., NEWARK, N. J. LT te LET TRADE SUPPLIED. HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. We call the attention of the fraternity to the above trap, claiming to be the ne plus ultra. It combines compactness with durability, and is arranged, by & swivel on the bed-plate, to throw a ball in any direction or at any elevation un- known to the shooter, a screen prevent- | ing his seeing the direction in which the trap is get. | | i Ai The spring, as the cut will show, is made of a steelrod or wire, bent spirally at the point of attachment, thus receiying the concussion its entire length, and pre- yenting breakage. PRICE 310, FOR SALE BY BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, 337 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, i tifies that I have used every trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, for dittetiiny ane Rectoelion of its Operation, superior 10 them all, and take pleasure in recommending the Champion” to sporting clubs and my friends. (Signed) TRA A, PAINE, Aug? ly THE GREEN GUN Las the simplest and strongest snap-action made. The proportions and finish, the shooting qualities for penetration =aénd pattern, are not ex- celled, Can bore te Mozz)e-loaders altered breech-loaders, with same action a8 lew : guns. Barrels bored to \ : shoot close and strong. : in the very best man- i . Re-boring and repairing breech-loading shot-gans done promptly and Bee oseutt Zor new price list to CHARLES GREBN, 8 West Main St, Rochester, N. Ys Auga0 tt aa ————————— ia een of L Specialties in Clothing — FOR SPORTSMEN: Valparaiso, Ind. Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat, Vest, Pants and Cap, $10. No. 1 Shooting Coats, water- proof and first-class in every particular, sent. by mail post-paid, $6. Eolabird’s New Game Bag; weighs 12 ounces. The most convenient and coolest garment ever offered to Sportsmen. Can be used In place of & €oat; room for 50 shells and %5 snipe or quail; by mail for $2. Holabird’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fifty shells; simple and admirable for boat shootings $2.50. Fine Linen, Corduroy and Fustian suits made to order in the neatest and most desirable style. Send 25 cents for my book on Dog Breaking and catalogue of goods. Money refunded if not satisfied. W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. Ask your gun dealer for Holgbird’s goods. jyl4 tf Florida Outfits. PORTABLE BEDS, CAMP STOVES, LOUNGES, TABLES, BOATS, Ete., Etc. FLORIDA FISHING TACKLE, manufactured om purpose to withstand the heavy fishing. ; The NEW PORTABLE TABLE, forming a look— box, 30x8x4% inches. Price $6.50. W. HOLBERTON, Sole Agent, P. O. Box 5,109. 102 Nassau Street, N. ¥. Sept27 THOMSON’S New Style Hunting Boots. Send above measurement With outline of foot stand- ing. UNLAGCED, Has all the benefits of Top Boots, and ease and comfort of Laced Shoes. Watertight to the top. Send address for descriptive card. THOMSON & SON, P. O Box 1,016. 301 Broadway, N, ¥. THE ‘76 SHOOTING COAT, (PATENTED) The largest variety of Shooting and Sporting Garments, inthe World. Send for Tllustrated Catalogue. GEORGE C, HENNING, Washington City. Feb 22 ly. Pounded July 4, 1808, Thos. W. Sparks, Shot & Bar Lead MANUFACTURER. Offiec 121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Magie Lanterns and Stereopticans.’ & H. T. ANTHONY & CO., 591 Broadway, e N.Y., opposite Metropolitan, Stereoscopes and Views; Graphoscopes, Chromos aud Frames; Albums, Photographs of Celebrities, ai or Transparencies, Convex Glass, Photographic terials. Awarded First Premium at Vienna and Philadelphia, deems B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse and Aqnarfome Cement, and dealer in Fish Food, Gold Fish, Water Farge ea a tions, es, Cages e ts) Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail, ¥ Nos. 11} to 18 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Moray 8% © New York, N. ¥,, r Terma, Four Dellars a yeanrs Ten Centx a Copy. AMERI , CAN SPORTSMAN? NEW YORK, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1877. JOURNAL. Volume 9.—No, 10. No. 111 Fulton St., N. ¥. _Selzeted. THE LOST HEIR. Mr, Penguin, an egg!” ‘Good gracious! my dear, Where is it?” ‘Don't joggle. Right under me here.” Tn the nest that we made?” “‘\fe?’ Isn’tthat fun? FT built it of stones, and yew broughf me just one Extremely small pebble the day it was done.” ‘Put the egg—are you certain?” “Assure as can be; So get ready this moment and start for the sea; Th ere eat and grow fat, and your pouch fill with food Of the Kind that will strengthen and nourish our brood.” ***Our brood?’ Why, you said there was only one egg.” » #Yon't stand wasting time, Mr, Penguin, I beg. That egg, you'll remember, was laid, sir, by me, And the chick that J hatch, you may wager, will be Worth twenty young penguins of lower degree, “ Methinks I can see him becamingly dressed In a little dark coat and a little white vest, With cunning wee fitppers, eyes wondrously keen — The handsomest penguin that eyer was seen! ** Aj first his short steps I most carefully guide, Then graceful and haughty he walks by my side, Like a prince among birds, with his head carried high, And the sea-fowl who gather to see us ge by Are ready, my dear, of sheer enyy to die!” While she spoke, a small bird, much resembling a crow, Peeped over 4 rock at the picture below, ‘And he danced like an imp, and he waggled his head, And he grinned such a grin when he heard what she said, And he laughed a strange langh, without making a sound, And he flew from the rockjto the nest on the ground; And behind Mre, Penguin he crept like a snail, And jerked a long feather straight out of her tail. Then, as quickly she turned, he as quickly took wing, While she s reamed, “Oh, yourobber! you hard-hearted thing! On, Penguin, how can you, how dare you, stand there Like a fowl made of marble, and heartilessly stare? Don’t you see what he’s got? Tam mad wilh despair!” But, alas! allin yain did she threaten and shriek; Crow was off with the egg sticking fast on his beak; And Pen remarked, calmly, ‘‘ Next time ’iwere as well To say naught of your son till he’s out of the shell.” —Harper’s Weekly. Che Dunmore eet. A VIRGINIA FOX HUNT OF TO-DAY, “ To learn to shoot your gun sure; To fight the game cock, to chase the fox; Or to win at the Piedmont FACES ; To kiss your wife; or take your life At twelve or fifteen paces; With wine for more, but whisky galore ; Oh that’s the man for Dunmore.” ITHIN less than a radius of a hundred miles from the National Capital, in the Old Dominion, lie the three contiguous counties, Fairfax, Prince William and Fauquier. In the good old olden time, when the hoary headed old grand- sire, who now sits pensively in his split-bottom chair under the shade of the ancestral oaks, was but a little freckled-faced youngster running wild over the plantation, these three coun- ties were the garden spot of Virginia. In my ‘‘ Sportsmen of the Olden Time,” which was published in the Forgsr anp STREAM of Oct. 5, 1876, I portrayed the easy life of the plant- ers in the section I write of, and, although that epoch was be- fore the Revolution, yet the immense estates, the numerous retinues and the profuse style of living were kept up until the beginning of our late Civil War. Tn the year 1861 the Piedmont region was a land fair to look upon, broad estates joined each other, and were cultivated thoroughly by the scores of field hands, Each plantation was acolony in itself, and had its blacksmith, wheelwright and car- penter shops, spinning, weaving and tailors’ rooms, all surround- ing the pretentious mansion, and giving to the place an air of a thriving yillage. It cost but little to live then. Cattle and sheep were raised in large numbers on the estates, Hisown mill ground the farmer's wheat into bread, and each planter had his own private still, and his cellar was filled with apple- jack and generous pure peach brandy of his own brewing, Every housewife took particular pride in her garden, her fowls and her dairy—the latter of which was under her own i especial charge—and the house was furnished in profusion all the year round with their products. Naturally it took but little ready cash to live in elkgant and likeral style. The ‘thousand and one little things that now cost money were to be found upon the place as a matter of course, and the money accumulating from the harvest was spent lavishly at the watering places, where the planter and his family went every summer. In those days the life of the Virginia country gentleman was very pleasant ; his prolific acres grew annually richer and inereased in value. Such was the contrast with the pre- sent time, when, as Goy. Wise once wittily expressed it, ‘* The Jandiord skins the tenant, the tenant skins the land, and they both get poor tozether,” The large estates are now all subdivided and rented out to working men, who, in a few years, make that a sterile patch of land, which once was pro- lific soil. It was a fine country for a gentleman and landed proprietor to live in, fora life of ease was his; but had you been a poor white, better neyer have been born, for the gulf that separated Dives from Lazarus was never so deep and broad as that between the planter and common white. Fox hunting was the popular pastime of the Virginians, fighting ithe cock was considered rather disreputable, and men would indulge in it as they did in their loved recreations of old sledge and draw poker, go off by themselves, haye a stag party and say nothing at all about it. Harly in the morn- ing the ‘‘marster,” as he was called, would ride over the plantation, and in an hour or two his work would be done, The rest of the day was devoted to his horse, his gun and his hounds. Hach gentleman kept as much blooded stock as he could afford to hold; and his kennel was visited as regularly as his stable. It has always been an open question with economists and philosophers as to whether progress and the immutable change, is after all a benefit to the human race. To the young on the yery threshold of life, it doubtless is, the future is to them a roseate hued land, a veritable realm of promise, and to their ardent minds the successive changes are eagerly welcomed, and the future beckons alluringly to them as the fabled Evad- ne to the storm tossed Argonauts. Their past has no thought, no regret. To those who have reached or passed the magic age of thirty, that middle post in the race course of life, the case is different, and they learn to know that anticipation is after all sweeter than realization. Only when experience tem- pers their passion, and disappointment blasts their hopes, then it is that they linger over the past, and sigh for the glorious long ago. I never go to a fox chase now that I do not recall regretfully the splendid ‘‘ meets” of my boyhood days. However much the country may have been benefited by the eyents of the past fifteen years, it has certainly not improved fox hunting, and there are many ancient sportsmen who so | devotedly love their calling that they would rather have the sport as it was in the days of its pristine splendor, than even the blessings of a national debt, a paper currency or the liber- ated, though ungrateful, African. Fox chasing is now shorn of many of its former attractions. No open house with hospitable doors thrown wide, no brilliant hunting dress, or famous thuroughbred barb; no succession of miles of tilled fields, where the pride of the stable could go in a sweeping gallop, leaping the fences with the long Arab stride. No, ameet of to-day isa yery common-place affair, with no accessories of the pride and pomp of the old glorious chase. Last winter, a few days after Christmas, I received the fol- lowing epistle, which will explain itself ; DUNMORE C. H., Va., Dec. —, 1876. My DEAR FELLOW: Where haye yon been keeping yourself? Nota sign of you among the scenes and faces you were once wont to love so well, Still, ifyou are not ill or dead, I know you will accept the inyita- tion which I am cummissioned to send to you, There will be a grand meet at Dunmore C. H. next Saturday; all the good riders for Tiles round will attend; and there will be some crack dogs from a& distance. Come aday or two before the meet. I can give you aline mount if you are not already suited. Faithfully yours, Dovueras, Dunmore © H. is situated in the middle of the Piedmont region, and has the fastest men and the best riders of the whole country. Douglas, the writer of the letter, is a thorough sportsman some thirty years or so of age, who keeps bachelor hall, and has ruined—so the young wives and old mothers say—nearly all the youths in the section. He is one of those men who do eyery thing well; spars, fences, shoots, rides, | and is besides, as the girls say, the tenderest wooer in the whole region. Of course I accepted this invitation, and the next afternoon found me at my friend’s. Night found us atthe tavern, where the village magnates and the huntsmen sat around a big stove in the centre of the room. In their talk of the chase and of Sporting reminiscences they stretched veracity very far, and I heard of longerruns, higher leaps, and more wonderful dogs than were ever, before chronicled. The more they talked the thirstier they got, and as the means to satisfy thirst was close at hand they imbibed much and often, and the more they drank the faster flew their tongues; and as the potent liquor mounted to their heads and fired their imaginationg, they told wilder yarns and more atrucious lies, and swore to them too; then they would drink again, and the ‘‘ruby wine,” as Dick Swiveller would call it, began to flow like water, All friends meeting after a long time, must, of course, drink to each other’s health; new acquaintances just introduced must tip their glasses; men with money in their pocket, in a generous mood treated all their friends, and as the night waxed apace everybody was drinking with everybody else. About midnight some old soaks, veterans of a thousand drink- ing bouts, proposed to lock the doors and make a night of it, This was carried stormily, some few strongly protesting, but the door was shut. A big iron kettle was placed on the stove, and quiet reigned until the keeper brued a huge pitcher of punch, made with Virginia’s own apple-jack, and then the crowd quaffed long and deep, and the fiery liquor began to show its work in the wild eye, unsteady gait and thickened speech. Then all broke into a Bacchanalian chant,each man on his own hook; and so the debauch was kept up, the revel growing madder and madder until a real Saturnalia was in - progress. I had seen enough, and left about two in the morn- ing, pausing as I passed through the door for another look, The scene was one that a Cruikshank or Darley would have delighted to picture. Here were a trio of old fellows.as happy as lords, singing away at some ancient song that had died out a half century since; next to them was a young man, whose head was probably weak, for he had pitched forward, and with his head resting on the table he was peacefully snoring away in the midst of a din fit to wake the dead. There wera half a dozen young bucks singing a love song, and nearly a score more talking, singing, discussing, disputing and arguing at one and the same time. The next morning broke cloudy with a light wind, a perfect day for a hunt. Daybreak dawned, but the village reposed in absolute quiet, and the huntsmen appeared not, Nor was it until the mantle of night had lifted, and the gray dawn had melted into day, long after the villagers commenced their daily routines, that the huntsmen came forth, sad-eyed, heavy- browed, and drowsy. Those who were on time waited anx- iously for the others, but it was nearly nine o'clock before the cavalcade started ; and such an assemblage of steeds was never seen since Lee’s army surrendered. There was Bill Thomas mounted ona three-year-old colt, that kicked and bit at eyery- thing within her reach; and there Ned Malone bestrode an old piebald, ewe-necked mare, which carried her head so high in the air that Ned couldn’t be seen from the front; Dick Martin was well-mounted on a thoroughbred of great power and endurance ; Will Coxsen on an old plug, some five-and- twenty years old; Richardson sat perched upon a quaint old rip of a mare that wheezed and coughed at every step. Others there were who had splendid horses, who could leap any ditch or fence inthe country. Broadwater had a mare which showed her noble blood in every motion and quiver of her sinewy form, and I saw at a glance that if the race were tobe along one, and Broadwater knew how to manage his animal, the odds were heavy in his fayor. John Thomas brought up the rear with a steed whose equal mortal eye never rested upon, It was the veritable ghost of an old Confederate charger, whose sides resembled a patent beefsteak broiler, The dogs were of all colors, sizes, breeds and conditions, The blare of the horns, the shouts of the huntsmen, and the yelping of the hounds, brought out every cur in the village to join the chase, and the whole good village of Dunmore was in an uproar, As the procession passed out, windows were raised, doors opened, and disgusted sleepy faces appeared in- quiring the cause of the row. Out in the fields a halt wag made, and Will Coxen, the ‘‘ master of the hounds,” ordered every cur of low and high degree to be clubbed and chased back into the village, but just here it was discovered that the 182 FOREST AND STREAM. ~ . jug of whisky was empty, and as the air was raw and biting, asquad were deputed to go to Powell’s and get it refilled. Two volunteers departed on this mission, but they stayed away &0 long that a certain ill-defined suspicion was felt by the wait- ing crowd, and another deputa‘ion was sent out, who found the two worihies, with the jug, reclining beneath a hedge. Before their, return the curs were all joined in a promiscuous fight, while the huntsmeén watched the scrimmage wiih iter- est, betiing drinks on the resulf, Just at this period an old Mollie cotton tail—vtdelicet, rabbit—jumped up close by, and away went curs, hounds and huntsmen in a regular scrub race, Devil take the hindmost. It was a glorious chase across an open field, and the hounds’ deep tones, mingled with the frenzied yelping of the shor!-legged, stump-tailed mongrels, who found that in spite of their best running they were falling be- hind; while the riders were so copyylsed with langhter at the absurd spectacle that they almost rolled from their saddles im the ecstacy of mirth. The old hare, running for her life, cleared the ground in suchfine style that soon none but the hounds kad the trail; but in about ten minutes poor Mollie was overtaken, end gave up the ghost. Now began the serious business of the day. The leading hounds were rebuked for chasing a rabbit and then sent out right and left in the newly cleared woods. Soon staunch old Silvertongue gave forth a challenge which was answered by the others, and as the scent became warm their united bay rose grandly in the air, making The welkin answer back And fetch shrill echoes from the hollow earth, Across on our right, a half a mile away, the fox could be seen making for a dense cover. was héeard,and away we went to place the hounds on Reynard’s trail. We found the pad of the fox plainly imprinted in the soil, when calling to the pack and pointing to the track, they followed hard upon him in the densé coppice, which we our- selyes could not penetrate. By direction of the master we scattered a half amile or so on s#ither side, and followed on. The hounds were now in full cry, and we feared the same would be mobbed in the woods and all our sport lost; but it was a cute old fox, a red one at that, who evidently had been tun before, and knew his business. ‘* He’s bound to break cover,” said Broadwater; ‘it is toe hot for him in there.” ** He won't leave until the last moment,” answered Richard- sop, ‘for he knows his safety lies in those thickets.” ‘*That’s so,” said Wilcoxen, coming up; ‘‘ boys, I’ve chased that ‘old red’ before, and he will give us the best run you ever saw. I am only afraid he may climb a tree or go into some hollow. Hark! there’s a check now!” and so it was, the dogs had lost the trail. All was perfect silence, and we listened as eagerly and excitedly as ever we did ina skirmish line in the Wilder- ness in 64 ‘* Now we are all right,’ sang out Malone, ‘‘there’s old Music’s challenge.” The other hounds closed up, and then ‘broke into a full cry again, and out from the cover they went, tailing beautifully across a narrow open meadow into the woods. Putting spurs ‘o our horses, we followed, neck or nothing, several getting some ugly crashers as they went, but, mounting again, kept on. Into the woods, riding hke mad, swinging our limbs and ducking our heads, we rode like Mazeppa, with the rushing pack in front instead of hehind us, and the cheers of the riders, mingled with the stirring tones of the horns and the baying cf the hounds joined, grandly together and floated through the forest aisles, ‘ “ While all the wooded hills reply To hoof-clang, hound and hunter’; ery.” The hounds soon left us behind, but we followed recklessly enough in their wake, and were beginning to fear that we would not bein rf the death, when suddenly the full cry ceased, and the baffled notes of the hounds were heard. We soon came up and found the park cold hunting, and clearly at fault. The master then exemining the ground was nonplussed, and many reasons were given as to where the ‘‘old red” could haye gone. The ground was open, and could not haye con- cealed a rabbit, and yet his foxship had vanished. Many were the conjectures; some said he had climbed a tree, others that he lay skulking under the leayes, whilst one pro- fane individual even asserted that he was gone to the devil. All this time the master was busily engaged examining” the ground, it was an oak grove with no underbush nor thickets. An old worm rail fence ran through, marking the boundary of afarm. The master placed a dog on the top of this fence; the hound instantly gave tongue, and the whole pack began to climb the fence. ‘* Hurrah, boys! Mount your horses ; the old fox has climbed the fence and headed back!” And so it proved; when in full run the fox had scrambled the fence, ran along the top of it and doubled, leaving the whole ‘‘meet” utterly balked by this artifice. We retraced our steps, the hounds running on either side of the fence, when just at the corner of the woods the pack struck the scent and were off again on the back track. Ina few moments they trailed Rey- ‘nard ace into the yery thicket from which he had originally ptarted. We could hear them searching for him; but if he was in there he was evidently lying close, for except. an occasional yelp not a sound could be heard. It was very depressing, and many cave up, saying that it was simply impossible to start him from cover the second time, as he probably had his den deep down in the carth. As it was late, about two o'clock, and divner hour had arrived, more than half the huntsmen re- turned to the village; and only too soon, as the sequel showed, Galling in the hounds, and keeping them close, the master Sent several outriders to see if they could hearanything of the fox. Within four minules one of them came tiaring back, saying that a farmer had seen the fox cutting across a field aboul a mile distant. We lost no time in galloping to the spot, and the hounds were sent to search, and soon old Silver- tongue, throwing his head high in the air, save a melodious note, and then darted off like an arrow wilh every dog after him. It was evidently a burning scent, so streng that the hounds were running breast high. We followed at full speed through some low swampy ground, when suddenly John Thomus’s pluz stuck fast, and to John’s whips, frenzied kicks and yells, old Reb, for such was his name, gave only a series of dismal, almost human, groans. ‘Good-bye, old Stick-in- the mud, ’ shouted Malone as he swept by, leaving John al- most crying from yexation. Across the field a half a mile away the fox could now plainly be seen heading for tome imber. A deafening cheer burst from the horsemen, and spurs were driven deep into the heaving flanks of their steeds. Across the field was a stake and rail fence with a ditch onone side, ‘‘a real cropper.” As we spproached it each rider seated himself more firmly in his sddle, held in his horse, and then attempt- ed the leap. Nearly all were old cavalrymen end understood their business well, and all but three or four accomplished the feat in safety, One got a crashing fall, and lay stunned in the itch ; another was pitched over the fence, clearing it himself "lhe cheery cry of the master | in splendid style. but not carrying his horse over with him. Doulas’ horse fell headlong, so did mine, but neither of us wis hurt. Bill Thomas’ young colt craned, and threw Bill backward over her rump into te soft mud, and quietly started for home, Bill, full of rage, pursued, hurling stones, sticks and curses at her departing form. The excitement was now intense, Hach face glowed; each lip was compressed with determination, as in the olden times, when they charged with Ash>y in the Valley, Stuart in the gorges of the Blue Ridge, and Hampton in the Slashes of Hanover. Another fence, and half the horses broke down, and the best mounted kept on. The pace was terrific, and the fox in plain sight, about two hundred yards away, run- ning for his life. There was no time now for his artifices; it was & square question of fleetness and endurance,and Reynard flew on as straight as a die, the whole pack running ‘*mufe,” for the scsnf was so heavy, the game in full yiew, and fhe gait so fast that they could not‘give tongue at all, A yawn- ing ditch and every horse fairly tried it, but only four out of the dozen leaped. Blood was telling now. No common horse could keép up the strain of running through swampy, muddy land, fétlock deep, and taking every fence and ditch as it came. No sound was heard save the rap of the flying hoofs and the quick breathing of the horses and dogs, TVields sped past us in the mad chase; farm houses darted past ; little patches of woods came and spun off; trees reeled aside, and the pack of hounds, their hellies nearly touching the ground, their hungry eyes fastened on the running fox a hundred yards ahead, pursued, in desperate eagerness, their prey. A half mile further on and another fence barred the way, and the huntsmen again faced their failing horses for the leap. Vain! vain! Broadwell’s thoroughbred cleared it and kept on; so did another. off the tep rail, fell, recovered himself, and dashed on. It was glorious to see the hounds jumping over one after an- other; but the hunstmen could not follow, and they watched with vexation and envy the three successful riders disappear, ~The poor fox was now sinking fast. His tail hung drooping behind, but still he made franiic endeavors to escape. It was a wide field, with neither bushes nor stone, and as level as a parade ground. The hounds were not fifty yards behind, old Silyertongue a yard in advance, with bloodshot eyes and hanging tongue, his lithe, sinewy body siretched to its utmost tension. Broadwater in front, his thoroughbred, with ears back, running Jike a race-horse on his last quarter stretch ; and behind, each rider, with bent body and steady rein, fol- lowed on. Poor Reynard’s moments were numbered ; his brish was dragging the ground, and Silvertongue’s red, yawning mouth yas within a few yards of him, when seeing that the game was up, he turned and stood at bay. A rush—the hur: ried snapping of two scores of jaws; a confused, struggling mass of dogs, piled writhing, snapping, biting upon one another —and the day was over. Broadwater reached the scene first, and by a free use of voice and whip stopped the battle, and held up the mangled body of the fox, while his cheer of tri- umph rang through the evening air. ; Exhausted and hungry we wended our way back to Dun- more, where a piping hot dinner refreshed and soon restored us. Fain would I write of a grand ball, where bright eyes, wav- ing ttesses, ruby checks, brilliant smiles and swaying forms, keeping rythm to the sweet strains of the band, repaid the wearied huntsman for his toils. All this would be very po- etical, but alas, it was not our luck, Dunmore is not famous for its beautiful women, and as for the musicians, they were not. The ‘“‘Dunmore Meet” was over, but ah me! the conse- quences that ensued from that unlucky fox hunt! In the first place the hunt brought to Dunmore Court House a young city fellow whomust needs fall in love with a Dunmore belle. A misunderstanding witlrher suitor occurred, and the result was a duel and a bullet through the stranger's shoulder. More unfortunate still, Bill Thomas caught a cold, which merged into a violent attack of rheumatism, and drew his leg up so that one limb was now six inches shorter than the other, and Bill hops about on crutches to this day. Then Dick Martin went home drunk that evening, fell helpless in his stable, was kicked in the back by a mule and confined to his bed for a week. John Thomas’ old mare died from the effect of the unwonted gait; that gallop was too much for her, and she breathed her last that night. John used to say that if he could cheat the buzzards he would make his cornu crop next summer sure. But alas, John’s babies may ery for bread, but their wailings will be as unavailing as the frenzied yell of the sans culvttes in the days of Marie Antoinette. Then, most melancholy of all, there was a youth, one who could not touch liquor without being crazed. He had signed a temperance pledge and was engaged to be married 10 as sweet a little specimen of femininity as ever trod a number one shoe. Well, this modern Amadis got Crunk at the meet; his Phyllis took him to task, a fierce quarrel ensued, and Amadis banished himself to Texas, leaving the broken-hearted Phyllis to deplore that meet, the Iliad of all Ler woe. All these evils and many more came from the ‘‘Dunmore Meet.” To offset these woes, Broadwater has the fox’s tail; and if, of tle read- ers of Forrst AND StkEAM, some should moralize that a fox’s brush is but a pa'try return for maimed limbs, ruined steeds and sundered loves, I at least have fulfilled my task, and have faithfully pictured a Virginia fox hunt of the pres- ent day. ALEX HUNTER. —_——_>- + _—_ FOUR DAYS IN A ROB ROY CANOE ON LONG ISLAND SOUND. NM Y boat was a fourteen feet, oak-hulled, cedar-decked canve of the crihodox Rob Roy pattern, carrying a lug-sail, and weighing coniplete about seventy-five pounis, She was built by Searle & Sons, of Lambeth, near London, after the construction of the original MacGregor canoes. A weight of seventy-five pounds is unnecessary; Wm. Jarvis, of Ithaca, N. Y., can build fully as seaworthy a boat, fifteen pounds lighter. The cargo of the ‘‘Star” consisted of a night— shirt, a pair of socks, one handkerchief, necessary toilet arti- cles and smoking materials, All of this was packed in a water-tight rubber bag, one foot by one and a half—a capital article for this purpose. The last and most important part of the outfit was an U. §. Coast Survey Chart of the Sound. Another rubber bag of cargo had been prepared containing such luxuries asa pair of Indian moccasins, some potted chick én, a nip of brandy, ete., but unfortunately it was stolen be- fore starting, and greatly missed. The uniform of the cap- tain is easily described ; old flannel trousers, older flannel shirt, Dick Martin's stallion leaped, knocked a eee 555585 i ee ee oldest flannel shooting jacket and a prehistoric wideawake. The necessity of leaving behind everything that is not abso- lutely netessary cannot be too rigidly impressed on the pxo- spective canoeist, for, when paddling against the lide and per- haps a head wind, an extra pound is a great deal, Itis 2 Pp. mM, on Wednesday, July 11, and I am ready to stari; foot, bottom and back boards are adjusted, with cargo bag fastened so that it cannot-shift. The mast is stepped, and the sail furled, as there is no wind, and the little red and blue burgee hangs idly at the masthead, The chart is rolled up and, shoved between the footboard and the deck, where it is least likely to get wet, and witha hearty handshake and a "Take care of yourself” from my cousin and chum, P. T., £ push off from the foot of Harlem Bridge, and as the water covers my blue-bladed paddle for the first time, I try to guess how many times it will dip, before I get to Bridgeport, seyen— ty-five miles from here alone the shore, and wonder what strange things are to happen to me before Saturday ; for I must be at my destination at 4:50 on the afternoon of that day, that I may catch the train which is to take me up inta the Berkshire Hills to rusticate for a couple of weeks before returning to town and to business. I believe all canoeists will agree with me-that there is a certain feeling of freedom and security in a canoe which is. not felt in any craft short of a yacht, and I do not think that there is any solitary pastime which is less lonely than canoe— ing. Ido not mean to say thatit is not desirable for two men. to go on & cruise together, but I do say that the opportunities for observation and thought offered to a man on such a goli- tary cruise are not to be overlooked, particularly when the trip lasts but a few days. But lam getting out of the course, and am forgetting that I have passed the docks of the Harlem water front, and am. now battling with the adverse tide in the Bronx Kills, north of Randall’s Island. Might is right here; the current is soon vanquished, and my little craft steers straight on, leaying the North Brother on the port hand, and the South Brother and Riker’s Island on the starboard hand. There is a game of bare ball in progress on Riker’s Island, Somebody sees me, and ail hands stop to halioo. ‘‘Hallo>, yourself,” I answer back, which, if not true eloquence, is at least to the point. And so I paddle on, stopping fora moment here to chaff the skipper of a passing lighter, resting there on my paddle to get some information from some one on shore, until finally touch at Whitestone. Here rest for an hour, and some picnicKers near by stroll] down to the beach and ask numberless- questions while I am lunching, They are yery kind, and one of them gocs fully a quarter of a mile to get mea dipper of water, which you may he sure is gratefully quaffed. Off again, for it is Jate, and I must make Sand’s Point be- fore dusk. Right under the-guns of Fort Schuyler the little “ Star” rocks on theswell of the steamer Bristol, and then I dash on past the Stepping Stones light, and get a good view of City and Hurt Islands off the port beam, Manhasset Bay ig covered with vessels at anchor, and is tinged here and there with the color of the setting sun; a more beautiful sight could not be imagined. Sands Point at last, and there is the hotel not two hundred yards from the beach. A darkey is pro- cured, and between us we carry the canoe up and on to the piazza. The jolly proprietor has given meé a big room on the ground floor, and has ordered a specially goud dinner, which disappears like chaff before the wind. What is pleasanter after such a day than lying quietly ina hammock, smoking and thinking of nothing in particular? It is a well-earned lazy enjoyment, and in its way is perfect. Later on in the even- ing mine host invites me to join him in a jorum of Sands Point punch, the potency of which is marvelous. Some of the guests, who have been dancing upstairs, come down and join in, and itis fully midnight before | am permitted to crawl under my blanket to dream of the mext day. About’sunrise is the right time to start when traveling in this manner, so that on¢ may accomplish a 2ood half of the day’s work before ten o'clock. The hours between ten and four are wisely employed in eating a light lunch, taking a nap, or walking, which is advisable, as the canoeist is apt to get eramped if his legs are not exercised a little. ‘To-day, how- ever I am destined not to carry out the above ood rile, for, half awake and balf asleep, I hear somebody playing a fist sole on my door, and crying, “Nine o’clock, sir; breakfast isready.” To dress and eat does not take long, and in an hour's time I am on the water again, The Jadies on the hotel porch waye a farewell asl slowly paddle past the point and on to the brvad sound. There ig not 4 ripple on the water and the sun is beating down; but we have no time to lose, so I shape a disgonal conrse for the main shore, stopping only on the shady side of a hecalmed coasting schooner to cool off and ask the skipper what he thinks about the wind to-day, We have a lone confab. at the end of which he: asks, ‘' Air you doin’ this on a stent?” Evidently he does nol consider canoe - ing a pleasure. The picturesque New York shore along here is studded with villas. I will stop at one, where the lawn slopes down to the water's edge and a wharf runs ont invitingly, to ask for some water, and then I row in under the pier where, in the cool and shade, a smoke is indulged in. Presently some ladies come down and encamp themselves right over my head. They see the smoke curling up between the boards and smell it, but cannot imagine that anybody should be underntath, and are consequently in a great flutter, which subsides into much laughter, however, when I dart out. The wind is coming now io lazy puffs on the port beam, so up goes the sail, and’ with the sheet in the weather hand, and steering with the paddle on the lee side we bowl along opposite Captain's Island, when the swell of a passing steamer lifts the Star” and drops her onarock, The shock is severe, but subsequent examination proved that no damage had beeen done to her hull. The wind is freshening up as I pass Greenwich Harbor, and I am mak- ing excellent time, meanwhile lying at nearly full length, with my head resting on the back Board and feet on deck, eating fruit, munching hard tack, and smoking, until I pass Greenwich Point, a few miles further on, where I let go the halliards, forit is not worth while to beat into Stamford Har- bor, where I haye decided to stop for the night. Unhappy thought that; Jet no canoeist stop here. The harbor is wretched and wointeresting, besides being very long; and the two hotels are over a mile from Van Tassel's boat-house, the only place where one may leave his canoe, and where, by the by, our purser was shamefully swindled by the said Van T. Six small boys, walking Indian file, and each one bearing tri- tinphantly some article from the ‘Star,’ pilot me to the Stamford House, Friday I wake up at about cizht o'clock, feeling much more cheerful and charitably inclined than on the previous evening. A few letters ave written to expectant and anxious friends, breakfast is disposed of, and the same half dozen small boys escort me back to the boat-house, where quite a crowd has as- sembled to see us off. To launch is the work of a moment, and as I set under way, | find that some of the Stamfordites, who are curious to see how the “Star” will behave in a sea- way, are to accompany me to the mouth of the harbor in sin- fle-sculls, rowboats and cats. There is quite a breeze from the North, which enables me to go-out before the wind in grand style, io the delight and astonishment of my friends, who had not thought it possible for so small a boat to do so well under sail. Talking and Iaughing, we soon reach Ship- man’s Point, at the entrance to the harbor, where, with a cheer and a goodspeed, I am left to pursue my way. I haye since learned that there is a s00d hotel on the east side of this point, quite near the water, which might save canoeists the annoyance of stopping at Stamford. ; m This morning is much the same as yesterday afternoon, just set. enough of a breeze to make it exciting, and to moderate the heat of the sun, which would otherwise be unendurable. There are quantities of small craft darting about, and I am many a time hailed, ‘ Whither bound?” and often asked, “What kind of a boat is that?” But itremains for some one ina small yacht anchored off my starboard quarter, to hail me, ‘‘Canoe ahoy!” This is rather strange, as it is the first lime the ‘‘Star” is hailed as a canoe, so I ease the sheet and bear down to seé who it is that calls my craft by its right hame. It is one of a couple of Hnelishmen, a canoeist him- self, and who takes me for a cotmtryman of his, for he says: “T didn’t think anybody knew what a canoe was, in this coun- try.” They are, both of them, nice fellows, and I leave them only after haying had Iunch with them. As a reminder of the visit they kindly press on me a bottle of beer and one of hard cider which are destined to come in very handily later. AsI reach Noryaton Point the wind dies ont, and the sun’s rays scorch so mercilessly that I decide to stop here until sun- This decision is the more hastily arrived at, as I can see a picnic grove where hunger may be appeased, and perceive a number of young ladies, eyidently city girls, who are spend- ing the summer in the neighborhood, with whom after dinner it will be festive to converse. This delightful combination of the good and the beautiful is not to be resisted, so we make hastily for the shore. Among others who welcome me there isa big, jolly, goodhearted son of the sea, a Sound pilot, who, when he finds out what IT am about and where the “Star” comes from and is going to, invites me to make his house my Jeadqnarters for the night. ‘I live ina snug little box on Tavern Island, about a mile out from here,” says he, ‘‘and you shall be made as comfortable as a e@lam.” I am about twenty-five miles from Bridgeport, but think that by getting up at sunrise the following morning I can manage it, so I ac- cept the hospitable offer. We call each other Cap. and Comtnodore, and presently are as close friends as two peas ina pod, Without any preliminary formalities I boldly approach sey- eral of the before mentioned young ladies—tor that canovist is acraven caitiff, who needs an introduction to a pretty girl— andask themif they would not like to lookkat the ‘‘Star.” The bait takes, and presently Lam surrounded by a dozen at Teast of the fair ones, and we passa very jolly and wordy afternoon. At sunset the Commodore and I adjourn to his little Island, which is just large enough to hold his house and no more, aud sit down toa hearty dinner. A couple of pipes anda paddle out to Sheffield Island light-house finish the evening, and at half-past nine lam eomfortably packed away for the night. “ Wake up Cap.,” roars the Commodore outside the door, four o'clock Saturday morning. It is nearly an hour before sunrise, and I dress by candle-lisht, and. slip down the ladder which serves as stairs, to find my kind host getting the break- fastready. This mea] is discussed, and the clock strikes five as 1 goon board the ‘’ Star.” My friend will accept nothing for his kindness to me, so we pledge cach other in what is left of the hard cider, and after he has givenme some points about the currents, warned me tc keep close to the shore, as ‘it is going to blow great guns to-day, and giving mea package ‘of luncheon, we part. Thanks to you again, Commodore, for your hospitality ; among many inhospitable strangers you were indeed an exception, Although the sun had but just risen, the wind was quite FOREST AND STREAM. fresh from the northwest, and, mindful of the pilot’s advice, ltry to weather the many islands which make up the Norwalk froup, but somehow I cannot manage it, and every time drift off to leeward, With a stiff wind on the beam, and an ugly sea on, a canoe will always drift a good deal, but in the ex- citement of the moment, rushing along with the spray dash- ing up from the bows, and the lee well combing flush with the water, Ido not talke much notice of this until when about twelve miles from Tavern Island, I notice for the first time, with horror and amazement that [have been making most fearful leeway, and am now fully five miles in a bee-line from the main-shore. What shallI do? The wind has been in- creasing so that now for my little boat itis blowing a hurricane and the waves eyery moment are breaking on the deck fore and aff, with an exceedingly unpleasant thud. ‘There are but two things to be done, and one of them must be done quickly. Hither run before the wind to the Long Island shore, some twelve miles away, or else paddle in the eye of the wind for the Connecticut side, for it would be madness tomake it by trying to sail closer to the wind. My mind is soon made up to do the Jatter, forat all hazards I must catch that 4:50 train. With infinite trouble the mast is unstepped, and stowed away below, the rudder apron is well fastened around my waist,and off I go, steering straight for Greens Farms. Tt took three hours of uncommonly hard paddling to accom- plish those five odd miles, but if was grand fun, with just enough of danger to make if spicy. [ere it was that the good qualities of a canoe showed themselves in a sea where no rowboat could have lived five minutes. Hyver and anon a tremendous waye would wash over the Star from stem to stern, wetting me completely and blinding me with spray ; and once the boat was actually lifted from the surface by the combined force of wind and water. Still, with all this, I made steady headway, never stopping to rest for a moment, nor, indeed, feeling a wish to. While still some way from shore I cross the bows of a trading schooner of some 400 tons, with only main, foresail and jib set. Her captain thinks I am in distress and shouts to me if I want assistance. Of course his kind offer is declined. We reach the land in safety. The water is dumped out of the boat (she had shipped about four buckets full), and the cargo bag is examined. Great guns! it has opened and is full of water, tobacc®# matches, etc., all destroyed. What an ugly sarcasm is a pipe and nothing to putin it! Luckily, amid all these misfortunes, the lunch is dry, haying been carefully packed, and I proceed forthwith to dispose of ib. Damages are repaired, and my clothes from having been wet are now so dried that they are only damp, and I embark again, But here J meet with another accident: Standing up to restep the mast I lose my balance, and, to prevent the boat from tipping over and filling, am obliged to jump overboard head foremost. It is only up to my waist, a few feet from shore, sol wade out. Still it cannot be helped, so I wring the water out of coat and trousers and push on, for too much time has been lost, and as near as I can guess it must be one o'clock. The wind has not abated a jot, and is still blowing directly off shore, but I am more careful now and have a glorious run, paddling and salling, dancing along over the big waves past Southport harbor and Kensie’s Point. Even with the chart before me I mistake Black Rock harbor for Bridge- port harbor, and do not discover my mistake until some dis- tance in, ‘The mistake is easily rectified. I turn about, dash through a marsh, and come into full view of fhe Bridgeport Park, which extends into the harbor on a neck of land. Iam stared at hard by the people out driving and walking, and many young ladies wave their handkerchiefs to us as we glide past close to the bank. The good Bridgeporters on the walter are quite as curious, for they all ease off or close haul their boats that they may see the novel craft, and ask us where it hails from. Jam escorted in by two or three, and, at precisely four o’clock, weather-beaten, sun-burnt, and with face, hands, and in fact everything coyered with a crust of white salt from the evaporated sea water, I touch at the float at the foot of the bridge, and my trip is at an end. Accidents, however, never come singly, for when I came to fee the man who helped carry my boat to the depot, I was thunderstruck to find that my assets had disappeared. My two. purses, one containing silver change and the other green- backs, had fallen out of my pocket when 1 went overboard at Green’s Farms. It isnot necessary to say that I did not take that 4:50 train which I had worked so hard to cateh, but was obliged to stay at Bridgeport until Monday morning, when I received remittances from New York. It is not out, of place to speak here of the exceeding friendliness ofthe clerk of the Atlantic House at Bridgeport, who, when he discovered my damp and disconsolate condition, furnished me with an entire dry outfit from his own wardrobe until my own clothes had been thoroughly dried, and advanced money for current expenses. I thank him again here for his kindness. Harly Monday morning, ‘knowing that it was low tide, and thinking it might be possible to recover some salvage on the Greens Farms beach, | went down there by train, and sure enough found my little coin purse intact and high and dry ; the other had probably floated off. A word about my canoe. Much has heen said concerning the respective merits of the Baden-Powell and Rob Roy canoes. Never having used the former type, I cannot say much about them, except that over the Tob Roy they have the advantage of much better and absolutely dry stowing-room, and are per- haps slightly better sailers and sea boats, On the other hand, 183 4 the Rob Roy, if carefully managed, is as dry as can be wished for, her one sail is easily and safely managed, and her superior lightness, combined with her excellent model, makes her a much easier boat to paddle. These yarious qualities make the Rob Roy, to my mind, a much better boat for general work than the Baden-Powell. Tf this account of my adventures in the Star does but induce one man to follow my example and take a canoe cruise [shall consider the time spent in preparing it well employed. L. F. DO. eee Hor Forest and Stream. THE SINNEMAHONING COUNTRY. id , HOM the St. Lawrence River tothe Rio Grande, I know, Within those bounds, no better revion for brook trout and ruffed grouse than that about the Sinnemahoning River in Pottet Co., Pa., the trout making up in flavor, numbers and game qualities what they may lack in size, and being nearly at the head even in the latter particular, and the grouse being in all respects unexcelled, Deer, bears, wild cats and panthers are also moderately abundant—or were in the happy days ‘‘ befo’ the wah,” How, now, I cannot say. Wolves and tha various fur bearing animals were also in moderateabundance. Ducks and geese were rare, wild turkeys unknown, and quail scarce. There were plenty of woodcock in season, and as to wild pigeons, they nested there, and darkened the air with their flight. : The Sinnemahoning below the junction of East and First Forks I have known both as a raftman and sportsman. At the junction stood Bartran’s house, where the wide mouthed fire- place, piled high with huge logs, gaye the pilgrim as warm a welcome as he could desire. A short distance below was Barclay’s mill, where the water, pouring over the dam twenty feet in height, left a space under the sheet of water next to the dam large enough fora man to go under. Here trout in endeavoring to leap the dam would sometimes fali back, and have been actually caught upon an inverted umbrella. 1 well recollect the remarks that were made by the rude luambermen at the mill about the first sportsman passing that way who was too fastidious to eat trout caught in that manner. The various tributaries of the Sinnemahoning number, I suppose, one hundred trout brooks, ranging from middling to first-rate. All the other game common to that country was in abundance. There was a herd of elk, too, well up the East Fork ; let us hope they are ** still there,” and that no son, of ‘“ Nimrod” has walked up to them on a thick snow erust and murdered them. But the natural approach to this region is, or was, by way of Genesee Station, on the Erie Road; thence eighteen miles up stream, and up hill to the head of the Genesee, and to the top knot of that part of creation, near the pretty little village of Lewisville, where in aradius of two miles may be found the heads of Genesee above mentioned. Cowanesque, a tribu- tary of the north branch of Susquehanna; Pine Creek, tribu- tary to the west branch of the same river and the Alleghany— which has several tributaries, including the Oswayo in the county—all trout streams. The Genesee and its tributaries furnish from ten to fifteen trout brooks, from fair to middling. The country along the- banks cf these streams is, or was, thicker settled than the re- mainder of the county. With the Tiadeghtan branch of Pine Creek the best of the trout fishing and grouse hunting begins; there are, I suppose, twenty or more tributaries all good. Passing up the west branch of Pine Creek and over the divide the waters of Kettle Oreek are reached, and soon the charming little town of Ger- mania, in the midst of a colony of Germans, planted by Mr. William Radde and others, of New York. A few miles be- low, New Bergen, a Danish colony; and further on, Oleona, a colony of Norwegians, established by that great torturer of ““pussy’s bowels,” Mr. Ole Bull. At this point, just below the frowning white pine board battlements of Ole Bull’s castle comes in the Carey Fork, 2 celebrated trout stream, running its entire length through an unbroken wiiderness; but Carey’s cabin has long since become a “‘ grease spot.” Below the junction, for five miles, extends the Laurel Bottom Creek, almost a river, flowing in a succes- sion of deep black pools and wide shallow riffles. Ab Happening at the foot of this bottom one Fourth of July morn- ing, with a good cast of rather sober-colored flies, I cut alight, springy black birch rod and resolved to fish the stream up as far a8 Oleona, in preference to walking. The water was low and clear, the fish were on the riffles and at the lower end of the pools, and distinctly to be seen. The view was very bracing, in fact exciting. Being headed up stream I had the advantage of seeing the trout befure they saw me, but the dis- advantage of having to cast up stream, and thus getting no help from. the current inmanaging my flies and keeping my line taut. Wheneyer one would take my fly, however, he would start for the deep water above and soon take the slack ont, but the problem was to land him without friehtening all the others on the rifle between -us in plain view, lazily fanning the water their broad tails. We have your excellent paper as a witness of the extreme difficulty of relating a fish story with accuracy. It would be hard to give an adequate idea, much more so to exaggerate the sport enjoyed by this solitary and quiet angler on that day. ‘The broad shining sides of the fish gleamed through the water, and vigorous play was kept up until strength failed, and the basket was crammed till it could no more, then a forked elm stick used as a string was filled, and over three huudred and forty speckled beauties were taken to mine inn. at the close of that day—a much more appropriate load for two men than one. Boniface, of the ‘‘Oleona House,” had watched a deer-tick on the night of the third, and had slaughtered a big buck of seyen points, and had the entire saddle roasted in anticipation of our coming. A few patriotic friends, Dutch, Irish, Nor- wexian, Danish and live Yankee assembled, lagerbeer had heen sent froin Germania, and there was wine from the Father- land, and we celebrated the remainder of that glorious Pourth go. lt was the last before the war. The next was cele. brated in camp. , At another time I may tell you about rock fish and black bass fishing in the Potomac, ~ TRLD, Jacksonport, Ark., July 4, 1877. ai (i eee | —A weekly mail has been established betwec& ampa and Cedar Keys, in South Plorida, 184 FOREST. AND, STREAM, Hish Culture, SALMON HATCHING ON THE COLUM- BIA RIVER. CotumBra Rrver Satmon HAtcnine Station, } Oregon, Sept. 15, 1877. Epiror Forzsr Anp StREAM: Dear Sitr—Two years and a half ago I came to Oregon un- der the auspices of the United States Fish Commission to carry out Prof. Baird's instructions to select a suitable place for hatching the eggs of the Columbia River salmon, I re- ported in favor of some point on the Clackamas River, a tribu- tary of the Wilhamette. -On arriving in Oregon this spring, however, and making known this fact to the Oregon and Washington Fish Propa- gating Co., who had sent forme toconduct operations for them in hatching these salmon, Iwas met by the objection, that the Clackamas River salmon were ‘* Steel Heads” (Salmo gardneri), and, not Chenook salmon (Salmo quinnat), which the Company wanted for their purposes of canning. I was accordingly instructed to find some other suitable place where it was known that the true Chenook salmon ascended to spawn, In pursuance of these instructions I spent the next five weeks on the Columbia and its tributaries, traveling by rail, by steamboat, by stage, on horse-back, or in small boats nearly 3,000 miles, going over in my investigations all the available ground between the ocean and the limits beyond which it was unequivocally dangerous for white men to go, on account of hostile Indians, The result was decidedly unfayorable. Strange as it seems, not a single place in this famous salmon river basin could be found suitable for erecting a large salmon hatching station. At some points otherwise suitable the stream was too large to be controlled, or others too small to answer the purpose. Some places were tco remote, some too inac- cessible, and all possessed some feature which made them un. fit for our purpose. As a last resort. the Company gave their consent toafurther investigation of the Clackamas River, The result confirmed in every respect my examinations of 1875. The Clackamas was found to be one of the great natural spawning grounds ¢f the true Chenook salmon (Salmo guinnat), and on the 18th of July L bought and located for the Oregon and Washington Fish Propagating Co.,a station on that river at the mouth of Clear Creek which probably combines more ad- vantages for hatching salmon on a large scale than any other Work was immediately commenced, and has since progressed so rapidly thatin a few days, unless some unforeseen accident happens, we shall havea splendid salmon breeding establishment in perfect running order with a hatch- place in America. oo Sika of twenty million (20,000,000) eggs. nfortunately there are now no laws in this State restricting Indeed there is at this moment.a trap the catching of salmon. extending entirely across the mouth of the Clackamas River, which shuts out every salmon from entering it, and this to- gether with the fact that two hundred miles of drift nets ‘were run incessantly this summer at the canneries on the Col- umbia, makes it out of the question to take salmon eggs to amount to anything this season. But public opinion is strongly and universally in favor of the hatching operations begun here,andas soon as the legislature meets it will enact laws pro- hibiting the destruction of salmon in this river, and when this is done yast quantities of salmon will unquestionably be hatch- ed at this place every year. Very truly yours, Layineston Sronn. ——————— Rariw GRowre or Trovur.—Hditor Forest and Stream: Early in the month of March last, after having carefully dis- tributed a consignment of 80,000 trout fry from the State Hatchery at Mumford in several of the streams hereabouts, there were left over about 400 of the fry, which were deliv- ered to a couple of angler friends to place where they might think proper, proyided the waters were public. ‘The little fellows were carefully distributed in~ small allotments throughout the best looking pools of a wild mountain brook in this locality, as far as the small stock would go. The Stream in question had once upon a time, as your correspond- ent well remembers, in the days consule planco, abounded with trout, but of late years not a trout or in fact any fish of any kind was to be seen in it. It has been surmised that a rascally poacher of this locality, now deceased, once limed the stream throughout its entire length, and thereby com- pletely destroyed every living thing. I think the supposition not unreasonable, for I can conceive of no other method that could have wrought so complete an annihilation. But to my story: Last Sunday afternoon, in company with one of the gentlemen who assisted in putting the young fry in the stream last spring, I explored carefully several of its pools. We found our trout, and in one large, long, still place, counted oyera dozen. But what amazed us, and is the point of this communication, was the size the fish had attained. None of them were less than four inches, and two or more that were yery carefully observed as they quietly, lay in the still, clear water, were over seven inches long. This growth in so short a time is to me something remarkable. It serves to show, however, the rapid growth of trout under favorable conditions, and may encourage many of your readers to try like experiments, and with your correspondent’s hope, that they may meet with like success, ; Yours very truly, W. H. Hassrovox. P. §.—I should have added that all of the brook trout re- ceived from the State Hatchery and distributed in this local- ity have thriven. Veen TEE: Hillenville, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1877. 7 Oe PR The fishermen of California are exercised, and justly so, over the systematic violation of the fish laws of that State by the firms engaged in canning salmon upon the Sacramento River, Thisis one of the most agpravated forms of law- breaking, and should not for one moment be tolerated. It can- not for an instant be pretended that the firms engaged in can- ning are ignorant of the laws in question, or that they have erred through inadvertence. The facts, too, as reported, wholly negative any such subterfuge, as they are represented as capturing fish under the coyer of night only, thereby show- ing that they know they are feloniously engaged. The general complaint is much the same asin New York—that Fish Com- missioners and District Attorneys seem to haye no interest in the enforcement of the laws, exhibiting the utmost apathy toward their violation. One journal boldly asserts that the people ofa single ‘‘cannery” have so depleted the waters “(that not one-tenth the usual number of fish have succeeded in making their way to the spawning ground this season.” The result of the neglect of the proper authorities to protect the public interest will be that the fishermen of the Upper Sacramento will follow the example of those of the lower, when the salmon will speedily become a thing of the past. There seems but one way of correcting these abuses and that is by the ballot box, removing the inefficient officers and re- placing by other and more conscientious servants, May the Golden State set a glorious example. —. ee a V Hoss DAMS IN THE SUSQUEHANNA.—We invite the atten- tion of the Pennsylvania Fish Commissioners to the following communication which has been received from an active worker in the cause of game protection, and whose statements are worthy of their consideration : Eprtor Formst AND STREAM ; : ‘his item appeared in the local columns of ths Sunbury (Pa.) Gazette, Sept. 28 : Sheriff Strine has completed the work of removing the fish dams in the Susquehanna that were unlawfully constructed by fishermen who hold the fish law in contempt, There were 69 in the river from this place to the Dauphin county line, and 4 between this and Lycoming. The baskets were torn out and the walls démolished. The Sheriff had seyén or eight deputies employedin this work, They mét with no re- sistance at any point. Now, since these destructive nuisances have been removed, the I'.3h Wardens should see that they are not rebuilt. Think of this, sportsmen, anglers and citizens! Seventy- three dams destroyed within a space of twenty running miles on the broad Susquehanna! ‘Think how well this honest sheriff has assisted the Fish Commissioners of Pennsylvania in carrying out the law, and preserving for the people and for their use the results of the stocking of this noble river with black bass and other fish a few yearsago. Ye gods and ttle jishes/ Well might we rejoice with you at this fell blow at the dark damnation of your taking off—if the paragraph above quoted were true. But there is hardly a word in it which is not false. Miles—absolutely miles—of dams exists and only a few stones in any were removed, and those could be easily replaced. The baskets at te apex of the cone- shaped, artificial chaunels were mostly only lowered, or a small hole knocked in them, requiring but slight repairs. No wonder that no resistance was met with at any point! The majesty of the law must be respected, and besides, who would wish to give unnecessary trouble to so considerate a sheriff? On Thursday a storm raged in the valley of the Susquehan- naas wellas here. A rise in the river was anticipated, and the industrious residents along the stream immediately set to work to make repairs, with the result that, on Saturday morn- ing last, they were rewarded with an immense catch of fish, one dam alone yielding over a hundred dollars worth at ten cents per pound. It has hitherto been claimed by the oppo- nents of the law that black bass could not be caught in baskets or nets. The experience referred to conclusively proves the contrary. Comment is unnecessary. I call yourattention to the facts, however, as one haying authority and influence, and in order that, if the Pennsylvania Fish Commissioners wink at those outrages on the law, that the sporting world at least may know of their derelictions. The mountains, fields and valleys of Pennsylvania are grand and fair to look upon, but civiliza- tion, in some patts of the State at least, is far behind the times. WAzREN. New York, Oct. 4. a PrennsyLyantA.—Bass are to be placed in Chest Creek, Clearfield County. : ‘Phe Fish Commissioners, having examined the dam on the Susquehanna, at Columbia, aud fonnd it insuflicient, now propose to extend the Tide Water canal to the point opposite Cheekill’s rock. At the State hatching house, which is under the supervision of Mr. Seth Weeks, there will be hatched, the coming season, 5,000,000 salmon. There are 600 salmon in one of the ponds, and several ponds are devoted to brook trout. Black bass are to be introduced into Little Shamokin Creek. —— oe New Hampsnire.—The work at the Livermore Falls State Hatching House is now nearly tompleted ; 400,000 or 500,000 California salmon eggs will arrive about the 5th of October. In addition to several thousand brook trout, about 20,000 land-locked salmon will be hatched this season, and ready for distribution in May next. SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To Our Customers and the Public; In reply to the damaging reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘dealers’ who are unable to compete with us at, our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bissett & MALLEson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. i The mean mid-day temperature at New Smyrna, Fla., for the month of September was 85 deg.; the maximum, 92 deg. ; the minimun, 78 deg. 1 American Instrrurr.—The American Institute is now holdiug its forty-sixth annual exhibition on Third Avenue and Sixty-fourth st., and thus far the attendance has been very satistactory to the managers. Ellwanger & Barry of Roches- ter, make a fine display of pears and apples, W. 8. Carpenter, of apples and F, J. Ricketts, of native grapes. The entries —[Ado. included every imaginable invention, and the whirr of the machinery and the crowds of visitors forcibly remind one of Machinery Hall at the Centennial Exhibition. The list of premiums offered is large and liberal, and the managers look forward to preat success this season, alatural Historn, INSECT WINGS. PASSE possess the power of feeling, and of effecting certain movements by the exercise of a muscular ap- paratus, with which their bodies are furnished. They are distinguished from the organizations of the vegetable kingdom by the presence of these attributes. Every one is aware that when the child sees some strange and unknown object he is observing, start suddenly into mation, he will exclaim, “It is alive!” By this exclamation he means to express his convic- tion that the object is endowed with animal life. Power of yoluntary and independent motion and animal organization are associated together as inseperable and essentially connected ideas by even the earliest experience inthe economy and waysof nature, The animal faculty of voluntary motion,in almost every case, confers upon the creature the ability to transfer its body from place to place. In some animals the weight of the body is sustained hy immersion in a fluid as dense as itself. It is then carried about with very little expenditure of effort, either by the waving’ action of vibratile cilia scattered over its external surface, or by the oar-like movement of certain por- tious of its frame especially adapted to the purpose. In other animals the weight of the body rests directly upon the ground, and has, therefore, to be lifted from place to place by more powerful mechanical contrivances. In the lowest forms of air-living animals, the body rests / upon the ground by numerous points of support ; and when it moves is wrigzled along piecemeal, one portion being pushed forward while the rest remains stationary. The mode of pro- gression which the little earthworm adopts, is a familiar illus- tration of this style of proceeding. In the higher forms of air-living animals a freer and more commodious kind of movement is provided for. The body , itself is raised up from the ground upon pointed columns, ~ which are made to act as levers as wellas props. Observe, _ forinatance, the tigro-beetle, as it runs swiftly over the uneven | surface of the path in search of its dinner, with its eager an- tenns thrust out in advance. Those six Jong and slender legs + that bear up the body of the insect, and keep still advancing ~ in regular alternate order, are steadied and worked by cords : laid along on the hollows and grooves of their own substance. | While some of them uphold the weight of the superincumbent | body, the rest are throwa forward as fresh and more advanced | points of support on to which they may be pulled. The run- | ning of the insect is a very ingenious and beautiful adaptation of the principles of mechanism to the purposes of life. But in the insect organization a still more surprising display of mechanical skill is made. A compartively heavy body is not only carried rapidly and conveniently along the surface of the ground, itis also raised entirely up from it at pleasure and transported through lengthened distances, while resting upon nothing: but the thin transparent air. From the top of the central part technically termed thoracic of the insect’s body, from which the legs descend, two or more — membraneous tails arise which are able to heat the air by re- peated strokes, and to make it, consequently, uphold their own weight as well as that of the burdens connected with them. These lifting and sustaining sails are the insect’: wings. The wings of the insect, however, are of a nature altogether differ- ent from the apparently analogous organs which the bird uses — in flight. The wings of the latter are merely feathered fore- legs, Lift up the front extremities of a quadruped, keep them asunder at their origins by bony props, fit them with freer motions and stronger muscles, and cover them with feathers, and they become wings in every essential particulars. In that insect, however, thgcase is altogether different. The wings are not altered legs; theyare superadded tothe legs. Thein- sect has its fore-legs as well as its wings, The legs all descend © from the under surface of the thoracic piece, the wings arise from its upper surface. As the wings are flapping above dur- ing flight theunchanged legs are dangling below in full compli- ment. The wings are, therefore, independent and additional organs, They have no relation whatever to limbs, properly so called; but there are some other porlionsof the animal economy with which they do connect themselves both by struc- ture and function, The reader will hardly guess what those wing-allied organs are. Thereis a little fly called the May-fly, which usually makes its appearance inJuly and August. They visit the districts in France watered by the Sein¢ and the Marne in such numbers that the fishermen of these rivers believe they are showered down frony heayen, and accordingly call these living clouds manna. Reau- mur once saw these flies so thickly descend in this region that it resembled a dense snow storm, and the step on which he stood by the river's bank was covered to a depth of four inch- esin afew moments, The insect itself is yery beautiful; it has four delicate, yel- lowish, lace-like wings, freckled with brown spots, and these singular hair-like projections hanging out beyond its tail, It never touches food during its mature life, but leads a short and joyous existence. It dances over the surface of the water for three or four hours dropping its eggs as it flies, and then disappears forever, Myriads come forth about the hour of eight in the evening, but by ten or twelve o'clock not a single straggler can be found alive. This answers to the description of our commonly called ‘June-bug.” From the egg which the parent May~ fly drops into the water, a six-legged grub is very soon hatcMedy FOREST AND: STREAM. “This grub proceeds to excavate for himself a home in the soft bank of the river below the surface of the water, and there re_ imains for two long years, feeding upon the decaying matters ofthe mould. During this aquatic residence the little creature finds it necessary to breathe, of course, and in order that he may do so comfortably, notwithstanding his habits of seclu- sion, end his constant immersion im fluid, he pushes out from his shoulders and back a series of delicate little leaf-like plates. A branch of one of those air tubes of his body enters into each _ of those plates and spreads out into its substance. The plates are in fact gills—that,is, respiratory organs, fitted for breath- ing beneath the water. The little fellow may be seen to wave them backward and forward with incessant motion as he churns up the fluid to get ont of it the vital air which it con- tains, When the grub of the May-fly has completed his two years of probation he comes out from his subterranean and sub- ’ agjueous den and rises to the surface of the stream. By means of his flapping, and his somewhat enlarged gills, he half leaps and half flies to the nearest rush or sedge he can perceive, He then, by a clever twist of his little body, splits open his old fishy skin and slowly draws himself out, head, body and legs, and, last of all, from some and clings fast to if by his legs. of those leafy gills he pulls a delicate crumpled up membrane, brown fretted, made to subserve the purposes of flight. hody. ‘The sides of this bladder are pressed closely together, rigid tubes that are spread out in the intervening cavity. braneous organ, well being of the creature, in its way, as the gill plate of its grub prototype is when vibrating under the water. But the wing of the insect is not the only respiratory organ, its wings are offsets. The spirally lined air vessels run every- where, and branch out in every direction, The insect in fact citculates air instead of blood. As the prick of the finest needle draws blood from the flesh of the back boned creature it draws air from the flesh of the insect. Who will wonder then that the insect is so light? Its arterial system is filled with the ethereal atmosphere as the more stolid creature is with heavy blood. Tf the reader has ever closely watched a large fly or bee, he “will have noticed that it has more of the respiratory movements ‘dhat are so familiar to him in the bodies of quadrupeds and birds. There is none of that heaving of the chest and out and tr movement of the sides, which constitute the visible phe- = omena of breathing. Im the insects economy the air enters “by the usua. nlet of the mouth. It all goes in by means of small air mouths placed along the sides of the body, and ex- " glusively appropriated to its reception. Squeezing the throat “will not choke an insect. In order to do this effectually the | sections of the body where the air mouths are must be smeared Gwith oil. In the vertebrated animals the blood is driven “through branching tubes to receptacles of air placed within the chest; the air channels terminate in blood extremities, and she blood vessels cover these as a net work. The mechanical act of respiration merely serves to change the air contained ‘within the air vessels. | Inthe insects this entire process is reversed ; the air is car- ried by branching tubes to receptacles of blood scattered throughout the body; the blood channels terminate in blood extremities, and a capillary net work of air vessels isspread ‘over these. Now, in the vertebrated creature the chest is m erely the grand air-receptacle, into which the blood is sent to be sereated ; while in the insect the chest contains but its own proportional share of the great air system. Tn the latter case, therefore, there is a great deal of avail le space which would have been, under other cireumstances, filled with the respiratory apparatus, but is now left free to be otherwise employed. The thoracic cavity of the insect serves “is a storage for the-bulky and powerful muscles that are re- quired to give energy to the legs and wings. The portion of the body that is almost exclusively respiratory in other ani- tals, becomes almost as exclusively motor in insects. It holds in its interior the chief portions of the cords, by which fle moying levers and membranes are worked, and its outer arface is adorned by those levers and men:branes themselves. Gtic sesments of its body. The extraordinary powers of flight which insects possess are due to the conjoined intiuences of the two conditions that have been named—the lightness of their air-filled bodies, and the irength of their chest-packed muscles. Where light air is irculated instead of heavy blood, great vascularity serves only to make existence more ethereal. Plethora probably takes inséct nearer to the skies instead of drazging it toward the e hawk-moth, with its burly body, may often be seen hovering gracefully on quivering wings over some favorite which soon dries and expands and becomes lace netted and The membrane which was shut up in the gills of the aquatic creature was really the rudiment of its now perfect wings, \ The wings of the insect are then a sort of external lungs, ar- Hiculated with the body by means of a moveable point, and ; Each wing is formed of a flattened bladder, extended from the general skin of the gnd would be in absolute contact but for a series of branching “These tubes are air vessels; their interiors are lined with with elastic, spirally rolled threads that serve to keep the chan- nels constantly open, and through these open channels the vital atmosphere rushes with every movement of the mem- The wings of the May-fly flapping in the ‘ir is a respiratory organ of as much importance to the entirn, body is one vast respiratory system, of which the 1 \ th the legs and wings of the insect are attached to the thor- | tongue, and move through thirty-five feet in the second. the rapidity of lightning. The dragon-fly often remains on the wing in pursuit of its prey for hours at a-stretch, and yet will sometimes bafile the swallow by its specd, although that bird is calctilated to be able to moye at the rate of a milea minute, But the dexterity of this insect is even more surprising than its swiftness, for it is able to do what no bird can do; it is able to stop instantly in the midst of its most rapid course, and change the direction ofits flight, going sideways or backward without altering the position ofthe body. As ageneral rule insect wings that are intended for employ-. ment in Hight are transparent membranes, and the course of These air tibes, it will be remembered, are lined by spires of dense cartilage, and hence it is that they become ‘nervures go. well adapted to act like tent-lines in keeping the expanded mem-' branes stretched. In the dragon-flies the neryures are minutely netted for the sake of increased strength ; in the bees the ner-| air tubes marked out upon them as opaque nervures. vures are simply parallel. Most insects have two pairs of these transparent membrane- Ous wings; but in such as burrow, one pair is converted into a dense leather-like case, under which the other pair ate fold- ed away, In the flies only one pair of wings can be found at all, the other pair being changed into two little club shaped bodies, called balances. Butterflies and moths are the only insects that fly by means of opaque wings; butin their case the opacity is apparent rather than real, for it is caused by the presence of a very beantiful Jayer of colored scales, spread evenly over the When these scales are brushed off, membrancous wings of the ordinary transparent outer surface of the membranes. character are disclosed. The scales are attached to the membrane by little stems, like the quill-ends of feathers, and they are arranged in oyver- lapping rows. The variezated colors and pattern of the insects If the wings of a butterfly be press- ed upon 4 surface of card-board covered with a solution of gum-arabic to the extent of their own outlines, and be left there until the gum is dry, the outer layer of scales may be rubbed off with a handkerchief, and the double membranes. and intervening nervures may be picked away piecemeal with a needle’s point, and there will remain upon the card a most beautiful representation of the other surface of the wings, its scales being all preserved by the gum in their natural posi- are entire due to them. tion. If the outline of the wings be carefully penciled first, and the gum water be then delicately and evenly brushed on just as far as the outlines, a perfect and durable fac-simile in all the original variety of color and marking is procured which needs only to have the body sketched in to make it a very pretty and accurate delineation of the insect, Knorvx. tH Oe Ranpom Nores.—Our correspondent R, through parts of two years. note-book had been more constantly in use. possible extended : May 30, 1876.—A party of us fishing for bass in Lewis Creek saw in a pool in that streama curious spawn. ‘The eggs inclosed in a long, transparent, glutinous covering, about the size of an ordinary clay pipe stem,’ the whole looking like a String of small dark-colored beads in a glass tube. sere at [Eyidently the spawn of some Batrachian frog or were mauy yards of it lying in the still, shallow water. was it? toud.—Ep.] Black bass on their beds, yet. Rather late tor them, I think. June 7th.—Saw seventeen wood ducks, one flock of ‘seven. They are undoubtedly breeding here. June 29th.—With Dr. M. C. Edmunds, found a young black bass 1} inebes long. The little fellow was chasing min- nows as large as himself. July 8th.—Blackbirds flocking. Aug. 1st.—Heard upland plover (Bartram’s Tattler) flying soutiward in the evening, Aug. 8th.—Hear orioles again, Auy. 11th.—Boboiinks about again. Aug. 27th.—Saw a muskrat house, apparently finished. , According to believers in Musqnash foreknowledge this indi- cates early cold weather, S Sept. 2d.——Saw tivo upland ployer in meadows near Little ther, ; Sept. 5th.—Saw eight or ten upland ployer in same meadow, very wild and killed only one, Sept. Gth.—On the same ground saw only two plover. Sept. 2ist.—leard a ruffed grouse drumming, which I think is quite unusual so early, Shot one running on the ground, which flew vigorously about ten rods, and then fell stone dead. Inits crup were bits of what looked like toad stool. In the crop of another shot same day was a quantity of clover leaves, apple leaves, beech nuts, wild grapes, small seeds and buds. Wor several éyenings past, till 9 o'clock or later, I have beard the notes of some apparently small birds migrating southward. Last night and tonight a great many were passing. ‘The note isa single “*wheep!” quite distinct Pup not loud, and not very frequently uttered. What “are they ? ' flower, asif if were hung there on cords, whilo it rifles it of its store of accumulated sweets by means of its long unfolded The common house-fly makes six hundred strokes every second in its ordinary flight, and gets through fiye or six feet of space by means of them; but when alarmed it can increase the velocity of its wing strokes some five or six fold Kirby believed that if the house-fly was made equal to the horse in size, and hadits muscular power increased in the same proportion, it would be able to traverse the globe with of Ferrisburgh, Vt., sends us the following notes, which contain a meat deal that is interesting. They are, the author tells us, scattered We could wish that the observer's To have a, last- ing value such observations should be connected, and as far as June 4th.—Bullponts preparing to spawn, but biting a little Sept. 23d.-—Ash ripened (no frost. yet) to its first grape- bloom color. A. good many trees beginning to change; soft maple, hickory, sumac and white ash. Sept. 27th.—Many hickories quite golden. Ash hag more gold with its purple. Sugar maple but little changed. Blaclk and white oaks still hold their dark green, This day I found on # high rocky ridge a little colony of stay or scrub Pine, the first: and only I ever saw. Oct. 8th.—Most of the oaks still wear their dari green, but some have changed a good deal. The elms are yellowing, the beeches green and gold; some basswoods, butter nuts and ashes are naked. Oct. 11th,—Saw a flock of blue snowbirds in a pine thicket near Lewis Creek, Oct. 15th.—Flushed two Wilson's snipe on bank of East Slang. A very cold, windy day; wind west. Oct. 17th.—Found a few snipe in same place. wind, with bright sunshine. low leg. Oct. 20th.—Killed two snipe in Bast Slang, and three yellow legs there. Also killed several birds which some one Says are marbled godwit. A warm sunny day. Joe Birkett reports having seen a great many snipe this day on Little Otter Creek marshes, just below the lower falls. The next day, Oct. 2ist, we beat the same grounds and flushed but three birds, and those very wild. A cloudy day, with south wind. Nov. 17th.—Saw a flock of snow buntings, and a hare with his white waiter jacket on. ; Now. 22d.—In a ruffed grous2's crop found birch tags and round-leafed pyroln leaves. Dec, 14th.—Found in crop of ruffed grouse birch tags, and. in the gizzard a mass of woody stuff, which we,dlecided was composed of the twigs of these tags. Feb. 21, 1877.—A crow seen. Feb. 24th.—Crows about every day. Mareh 4th.—A flock of more than twenty-five crows seen flying north, Haye,seen very few snow buntings this winter, none at all for at least two months past. March 22d.—A robin reported this morning. March 26th.—Heard bluebird this morning, and robin at noon. Mareh 27th.—Heard and saw several robins this morning’, and heard sparrows. March 31st.—Phebe-birds came. Frogs scen about creck, April 2d.—Saw meadow lark. Found a liverwort blossom (Hepeteca). Lake Champlain seems to be broken up. From 2d to 8th or 9th, pickerel on the marshes. April 9th.—Saw a swallow at ercek, and heard a ruffed grouse drum. April 10th.—Saw swallows about buildings, April 13th.—Say a butterfly, a striped snake, blood-root flowers, and heard frogs ‘* peep” (the Hylas), April 17th.—A purple linnet singing on one of the locust trees. j April 24th,—Flushed two snipe near Little Otter. From appearances they had tarried there during the day, Heard bittern booming. Found two fox holes cleaned ont. May 3d.—Looked in same place for snipe, but found none, norany signs of them. Saw wind-flowers, violets and wild strawberries in bloom. May 5th,—I saw barn swallows for the first time, but Mrs. R. is sure she saw them a, week ago. May 6th.—A. few dandelions in bloom. May 8th.—Heard the long drawn ‘“‘whee-ip-whee-u” of a Bartram’'s tattler. May 14th,—Baltimore orioles came, R. R. M., andT caught four black bass in Lewis Creek. Saw king-fish. Some bass on their spawning beds. ; May 15th.—Bobolinks came. aay 19th.—Heard first great-crusted fly-catcher and night hawk. May 22d.—Cuckoo came. May 28d.—Our first brood of robins leave their nest. May 29th.—Saw a ruffed grouse and her just-hatched brood. July 24th,——A. still, moonlight night. We heard upland plover moving southward—apparently a good many birds. A few male bobolinks still wearing the motley. Many young birds flocking, and quite strong on the wing. Aug. 8d.-—Beat the meadows and pastures for upland ployer but found none. Aug. 7th.—No bobolinks to be secn now. 6 A Cuts Sparrow.—The following story, for which the Hartford Times is responsible, will probably prove a rich morsel for those who argue that, besides being useless and an impostor, the sparrow is totally depraved: A curious story, illustrative of the intelligence and reason- ing power—and perhaps of the characteristic rascality also— of the little twittering mis-called ‘* English sparrow,” now so common in all our principal towns and cities, is related by a friend, who had it from the witness himself who saw the oc- currence. The gentleman, who resides in New York, had erected, last spring, in his back yard, a large box for sparrows’ nests. It was divided into three rows, each containing four compartments. These were all speedily taken possession of by a dozen pairs of sparrows, and the “business of making nests proceeded amidst the customary chippering din of these fussy and pugnacious feathered colonists, Sitting idly at the window, one Sunday, watching the birds, the gentleman saw one cock-sparrow come tlying to his place with a fine, soft white feather in his bill. The box was so placed that he could see into the apartments, and he saw this bird fix the feather into an incomplete nest, and then fly away, No sooner was he out of sight than a female sparrow from the adjoining compartment, who had evidently seen that proceeding, hopped into her neighbor’s house and pulled out and carried off the coveted feather, Becoming interested, the observer watched the performance, expecting to see the little thief carry her stolen prize to her own nest; but no, she knew a trick worth two of that, and here 1s where she displayed an undeniable reasoning: process, and acted on a clear perception of cause and effect, making a prudent use of her knowledge of the eharacter and disposition of her plundered neighbor, She flew off with the feather to a neighboring tree, where she se- curely fastened it in an inconspicuous place upon and between two twigs, and there left it. Pretty soon the bird she had defrauded came back with a straw to add to his nest, . Dis. covering his Joss, he came out with an angry chirruping that boded no good to the despoiler of his hearth and home, if he eould only findthe rogue. His first demonstration was to visit his next-door neighbor without any sesrch-warrant, In that abode of peace and imnocence he found no trace of the stolen feather ; and as:for theactually guilty party, she was hopping innocently about, and loudly demanding—-as far as bird-tones could be understood by the man at the window—what was Asharp west Killed three snipe and one yel- 186 meant by this ungentlemanly and very impolite intrusion into a lady's bed-chamber, and insisting that she was no such kind of a woman. The cock-sparrow was eviden'ly puzzled, Un- able, after a minute search, to find the lost feather, he at length apparently gaye it up, charged it to profit and loss, and flew away in search of another. ‘The thief demurely waited till he had got well off, and then flew to the tree, se- cured the stolen feather, and took it in triumph to her own nest. This story we are assured is a true one. Tt certainly shows the power of reasoning by a bird, just as conclusively as any logical process that was ever employed by David Hume or Jay Gould. Whether it also furnishes another argument to sustain the modern theory of the innate superiority of the female sex depends somewhat upon the point of view from which such smart but reprehensible conduct is regarded. a How Birps Fuy.—Kites and buzzards glide round in cir cles with expanded, and apparently motionless, wings ; hawks or harriers fly low over meadows and stubble field, beating the ground regularly ; crows and jays labor along as if hard at work, and herons are still more clumsy, having their long necks and longer legs to encumber them, The woodpecker's progress isa series of long undulations, opening and closing the wings at every stroke. Finches and sparrows have a short, jerky flight,* accompanied with many bobbings and flirtings. Warblers and fiy-catchers fy high up, smoothly and sfviftly. Swallows and night-hawks seem to be mowing the air with scimetar wings, and move with surprising energy. On the ground most, small birds are hoppers, only a few truly and eracefully walking. ——$______>_++ 8 ++ —_——__—- Man VinaGronn.——Of this curious insect, described and fig- ured in F. and §., of Aug. 30, by Dr. Pope, I have a speci- men taken at Halifax Inlet, East Florida, where it is common and is known as the mule. killer or grampus. Another writer in F, and 8. says that this insect is well known as The- lyphonus giganteus—Lucas. The only work in which I have been able to find this species is the new edition of the ‘* En- cyclopedia Brittanica,” where a cut and description of Zhe- lyphonus gig. 1s given, but this wants the peculiar and re- markable antenne springing from behind the last pair of legs, which are found in my specimen and Dr. Pope’s drawing, My specimen measures. 23 inches without the tail. It also differs from the cut in the Encyclopedia in having little or no hair on the legs and tail. May not this be a new species? In Florida it is considered poisonous. S.iGHC: es - A Goop Puan to BanisH Inseots.—At a conference of ag- riculturists lately held in London, in which many noblemen and other large proprietors took part, it was resolved to urge upon the British Government the necessity of legislating for the protection of cultivation against the injury done by in sects. It was urged in the first place that im order to effectu- ally rid a district or a country of an injurious insect, any at- tempt to do so must be simultancous. and combined, for to what purpose would it be if one man cleared Ins farm if his neighbor did not clear his; or if the one cleared his one year and the other cleared his another? A central authority, therefore, is needed to secure united action. Proceeding on the basis then of united action, it was clearly shown that an easy remedy for the evil lies in the rotation of crops. Most yegetable-teeding insects, @ 9, wheat insects, can only live on one kind of plant, and most of them are annual, There- fore by entirely desisting for a year from the cultivation of a certain plant in a certain disirict, the insect infecting that plant would be banished entirely, or until re-introduced. This plan of course can only be effectual by means of simul- taneous action over considerable districts, hence the determi- nation of the Conference to endeavor to obtain government aid rather than rely on the efforts of agricultural societies. —___—__—_>—- = Srnenran Natvrat Hisrory.—Dr. O. Vinsch, lately re- turned froma scientific expedition to Siberia, has opened at Bremen an exhibition of the eihnographic and natural history collections made by him during his travels. The specimens have been duly classified by br Finsch himself, and, accord- ing to Die Natur, whose account of these valuable collections we follow, give a good general idea of the kind of life led by the inhabitants of Western Siberia. In this respect they sur- pass even the [mperial Museums of St. Petersburg and Mos- cow. ‘The inhabitants of the whole region of the Obi. lying north of the confluence of the Irtish with that stream, live ex- clusively by fishing, hunting and reindeer breeding. The reindeer is the principal source of their wealth, but the herds have been ravaged during the last forty or fifty years by Sple- nitis, and thus the people bave been reduced to great straits. For instance, we aye informed that Ivan Vaisin; Prince of Oddorsk, who, twenty years ago, owned 7,000 reindeer, now has only 700. i Kine Bmps anp Brzs.—W. Il, White, in the Country Gentleman, wsserts that careful observation has determined that the king birds are most insatiable deyourers Of bees. In examining a nest which contained three well feathered birds, : and by watching the parents he estimated that each was fed from thirty to fifty bees per day. A neighbor who was so far a disbeliever in the taking of bers by this bird as to offer a re- ward for every bee found within 1t, was convinced of his error by dissection. F eo Tue INDIAN Braves at CENTRAL ParK.—Spotted Tail, Red Cloud, Little Big Man, Man Afraid of His Horses, Touch the Clouds, and the rest of the twenty-three chiefs who have peen.on a visit to the Great Wather at Washington, were con- ducted lust Thur-day through Central Park, New York. They were stoli(lly indifferent to the various works of art there dis- played, but when they came tothe menagerie their admiration knew no bounds, Little Big Man remurking that there were jnure animals than he had names for. They were particularly pleased with the brilliant bes of the tropical birds, the baby elepbanis and the lions. But the greutest source of amuse- yoent was foun! in the antics of tie moukeys. The chiefs Javgbed heartily, and Lieut. Clark explained that part of their epjuyment arose fiom their pointing out to each other the re- gemblanec they found in the monkeys’ faces to those of various friends on the reservation, FOREST: AND STREAM. SS ee ie Stans = a —A strange collection of sea gulls was lately witnessed on the Clyde at Glasgow. Between the Union Railway Viaduct and the Albert Bridge scores of so-called laughing gulls were seen fluttering above the water, and paddling about in flocks. Along the shore were seen little groups of starlings, and three species of wagtail running nimbly, picking their steps. The spar- row and rook were also represented, while a small company of the large gray gull were seated on rafts of pine logs. The most curious feature observable as regards the gulls was that among the whole congregation of them not a single one had attained its full plumage. All were young birds of this sea- son’s hatching, mottled with gray on the back, the white tail tipped with black—the beautiful black head and dark crim- son bill and legs of the mature bird being in no instance vist- ble. The oid birds are now gathering by themselves in the lochs and bays of the Western Highlands. ts Simpriciry.—A Scotchman once took his wife to see the wonders of the microscope. The various curiosities seemed to please the woman yery well, till the animalculee professed to be contained in a drop of water were shown off. This seemed to poor Janet nol so very pleasant a sight as the others. She sat patiently, however, till the ‘‘ water tigers,” magnified to the sizeof twelve feet, ap peared on the sheet, fight- ing with their usual ferocity. Janef now rose in great trepi- dation, and cried to her husband, ‘‘Come awa’, John!” “ Sit still, woman, and see the show,” said John. “See the show! Gude keep us'a’, man, what wad come o’ us if the awlu’-like brutes wad brak’ out o’ the water?” ; ——$—$—— > ——_—_——— A Bie Dryit-Fise.—New York has just received a huge devil fish or cuttle-fish, recently captured on the coast of Newfoundland. ‘his is the largest specimen ever captured ; the total length from the termination of the outstretebed arm to the tip of the tailis more than forty feet. A full deserip- tion of this marine curiosity and the account of its capture we shall give hereafter. a ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS FOR WEEK ENDING, TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 1877.—One robin, Turius migratorius, pre ented ; one garter snake, Hutanio sirtalis, presented ; two white rabbits, Lepus cuniculus, presented; one common red squirr 1, Seiwrus hudsonius, pre- sented; two oppossums, Didelphys virginiana, presented ; three barn owis, Strex flammea var americana, purchased; one yellow billed cuckoo Coceyzus americana, presented. 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PRESERVATION OF AUTUMN LEAVES AND FERNS. « HE autunin of the year, the most lovely and enjoyable of all the seasons, is now advancing with firm and rapid steps, and soon will verge into drear and icy winter. hat in our northern climate means all disappearance of the beautiful ferns, vines and brilliant-colored leaves, that at this time greet one’s eyesight upon every wooded hill and in eyery valley, especially where the swamp maple, sugar maple and sumach abound—the bright scarlet of the former, the clear, yellow and rich deep crimson of the latter, intermingled with the fresh— looking green foliage upon every side, and the vivid colors of the American ivy, glowing in the sunshine, and twining about the gray rocks, or hanging in graceful festoons from the dark green cedars, forma picture upon which one can never tire of looking. his brings the wish that we might, for a time at least, retain some of the lovely leaves for home decoration during the chill winter months, when flowers, hereto- foreused forthat purposeé,are both scarce and expensive. Ithas been an oft-tried experiment how to keep the natural look as well as the color of the leaves, and in many cases has proyed a failure, and all because alittle care and attention were required in preserving them. How many times co we see the bright autumn leaves robbed of their beauty and naturalness by a coat- ing of varnish, or their lustrous colors dimmed by covering them with ail? If, instead of so doing, those wishing to preserve leaves that shall appear as beautiful as when just gathered, | will try the following plan, they will be agreeably surprised, both at the easy method and the result: First, procure from any stationer some sheets of blotting paper, and place the leaves to be preserved between—taking care that they do not touch each other; then at intervals of about a half dozen of the papers lay either a folded newspaper or a. piece of card. hoard. When all the leaves are arranged, place the papers contaming them upon a smooth board, with another board on top, and upon that a heavy weight; let them remain in a warm room fora day, then replace them in dry fresh papers. Do this for a few times with autumn leaves, but oftener with ferns, etc,, as there is more moisture in the latter, and you wwill have fresh-looking ferns and leaves as natural as if just cathered. Mrs. W. J. Davipson. Tue Lear or Lire, ok Lirz Pranv, of which there isa no- tice in the last Forust anp StTrmam, as a native of Jamaica, srows also in Piorida, where it stands the winter. Goss de- scribes it a8 follows: Thick, succulent leaves, with rounded segments; a spike of greenish flowers, three feet high. Ke- markable for the tenacity of its living principle. A leaf hung up in the air or thrown into a drawer, will develop into a plant. He callstit Verea orenata, and puts it in the order Crassulaced, QO, SKELETON LEAVvES.— Mollie,” in the New York Tiines, gives these directions forthe preparation of skeleton leaves. * The leaves and grasses thus preserved, arranged in tasteful de- signs and framed witha black back ground, are among the inmost beautiful of home decorations: Handle yery carefully, andhave patience. July and August ate the best months to gather leaves for this purpose, though later will sometimes do. Get perfect ones; place them in glass jars; fill with water; add 10 or12 drops of muriatic: acid for every pint of water. Keep the jar covered and in the sun. Jt the water evaporates, add more, with acid; it must be kept full, It will dono harmif the leaves are crowded a little, Look after them often, and when the fibre seems loosen- ed take out the leaf, place 1t on a piece of glass. If the leaf is a frail, thin one, use a tiny soft brush to remove the pulp; if the leaf is thick and strong rub the pulp off between the thumb and finger; work carefully. Delicate thin leaves re- quire much lesstime than thick ones in the acid water. Four months is the usual time, often longer. After removing the pulp place the skeleton in cold water; add about one dram of chlroide of line and five drops of acetic acid for every pint of water. Let them remain in this until they are a fine white then press them in a large book; keep heavy weights ontop. —— ee ee Queens Co, WAir.—The thirty-sixth annual exhibition of the Queens County Agricultural Society was heldon the So- ciety’s ground at Mineola last week. Thedisplays in the diff ferent d-partments were unusually fine, and reflected great credit on the exhibitors. William A. Burgess of Glencove, made a splendid display of Roses, Dabliasand Phioxes. A. Wayte o! Queens hada beautiful lot of ornamental and varie- gated foliage plants and GJadioli. 13. K. Bliss & Sons, 34 Bar- clay St.,N. Y.,madea wonderful exbibt of Potatoes in endless yariely, several of their new varieties looking very tempting. ‘the C, L. Allen Co. of Queens, had a collection of exotics and two immense floral desigus. Grapes (foreign) were shown by Thos. Messenger, Great, Neck, aud very fine they were, as were also the fine collection of native grapes from Messrs. Geo. R. Undealill & C. J. Copley. Peaches from Geo. Lucas, and figs trem V. Frost, Glencoye. —_—_——_———_ —The municipal dog tax of Paris is estimated at $183,860 for 1878. Ithas increased in thirieen years fitty-five per cent. While the love of dogs thus grows greater, the love of sport seems, to judge by the revenue from shooting licenses, to avate. ——_—__4 +o _—_ —A constable of Washington, Connecticut, was fatally Biot by a tramp whom he sought to arrest. The officer’s dog instantly sprang upon the tramp, dragged him to the earth, ‘and held the rascal until assistance came, and he was secured, +s —A dog in Sierk, France, returned good for evil, His master, a peasant, attached a stone to hisneck and threw him into the Moselle. The poor brute sank but the cord broke, and he rose to the surface and made desperate efforts to get into the boat. His master pushed him repeatedly with an oar, and, at length stood up and endeavored to strike hinia vidlent plow. In the attempt theman fell into the water. The dog swam tobim and held bim up by the clothing until aid ar- gived. A. Does Favat Entnustasm.—The Dayton (Ohio) Journal of the 4th inst.. contains the following: ** Dan, an intelligent black-and-tan dog-at the Arlington House, committed an in- discreet act yesterday that cost him his life. He was up in the third story of the building when two dogs on the street below engaged ina fight. Dan sprang to the window and looked down on the combatants, hisindignation rising to fury as he watehed the struggle. At last his excitement went beyond control, and with a leap he cleared the window and bounded into space. He fell on the stone pavement with a slight whimper, unable to rise, both forelegs being broken by the fall. here wasa wistful look in bis eyes, but there was no hope, and the report of a pistol signalized the end of poor Dan's career.” ee! Aman stole a dog in Cookstown, Ontario recently. The theft being detected he promised its return to the owner the following day. At the appointed hour a package was received by the victim, on which was written ‘* Here is your dog :” but on opening it the astonished man discovered ten pounds of freshly made sausages! He was an editor, and so accept- ed them, pe —Prince Bismarck possesses a dog which is lean and black, inseparable from its master—evidently a familiar; will not follow him to the Emperor’s presence, or when the prince wears his helmet; and on hearing the word * Reichstag,’ lowers its head, drops its tail and flies forthwith. It can’t bear French poodles, and always howis when it sees an Eng- lish newspaper ! +> ——+ —At the kennels of John M. Niall, Esq., Killalee, Ireland his red- Irish bitch Sal, whelped on Auvust 1 nine (five dogs and four bitches), sired by the dog Derg, lately imported by B. W. Jenkins, Esq., Jr., Baltimore. Six of these puppies are without white, like their sire, three baying small stars on forehead ; all are a very deep chestnut red. EOE San FrAnorsco Bencu Strow.—The proposed show promises fo be a success, if we may judge from the able commilles selected for its management, and which includes the names of Mr. J. B. Pond, Mr. Wm. B. Barton and Mr, Wm. A. An- doe. es An Exchange that seeks fo be funny says ‘The only cer- tain cure for fleas on dogs, isto soak the dog for five minutes in benzine, and then light him.” There it is! the old story of the frogs and the boys. Sup- posing some one should light the paragrapher when /i¢ is soak ed in benzine ? f aea and River Lishing. FISH IN SEASON IN OCTOBBER. Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weakfish, Cynoscion regalis, M. nigricans. Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatriz. Mascalonge, Hsox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybitm macula- Pike or Pickerel, Esox luctus. tum. Yellow Perch, Perca flanescens, Cero, Cybium regale. Sea Bass, Scieenops ocellatus. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Striped Bass, Aeccus linneatus, Kingtish, Menticirrus nebulosua, White Perch, Morone americana. Fis in Marxer.—There is a noticeable scarcity of fish in market, owing to the heavy storms of the past week, anda consequence rise in prices. Our quotations are as follows: Striped bass, 25 cents per pound; smelts, 20 cents; bluefish, 10 to 12 cents; sal- mon, frozen, 80 cents; mackerel, 15 to 18 cents; white perch, 15 cents; weakfish, 12 cents; Spanish mackerel, 30 cents ; green turtle, 15 cents; terrapin, $15; frost fish, 5 cents; halibut, 15 cents ; haddock, 8 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black-fish, 15 cents; mative herrings, 6 cents; flounders, 8 to 10 cents; porgies, 12 cents; sea bass, 18 cents; ecls, 18 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; scallops, $2. per gal.; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; Salmon trout, 18 cents; black bass, 15 cents; sheepshead, 20 cents; whitefish, 16 cents; pickerel, 15 cents; yellow perch, 10 cents; hard shell crabs, $3 per 100; soft crabs, $1.50 per dozen ; frogs, 45 cents per pound. Marne—Japles, Oct. 8.—Land-locked salmon are abundant at Hdes Falls, flowing into Sebago Luke. They average 10 and 12 pounds. Massacuuserrs.—Gloucester, Oct. 5.—The schooner Her- man Babson caught last Sunday, off Cape Elizabeth, a trunk turtle measuring seven feet across the back and six feet in length, and weighing 600 pounds. It differs from other species of turtles in having the carapace overlaid by a leathery skin instead of horny plates, and this skin is casily punctured by asharp instrument. The head is large, narrowed in front ot the eyes, with small circular nostrils and large eyes, with lids opening nearly vertically; jaws apparently very stroug and sharp-edged; neck short and thick, and the anterior limbs are twice as large as the hind ones. Winchendon, Oct. 4.—Postmaster E. $8. Merrill has return- ed from his Maine fishing trip, and aga proof of his success has on exhibition at the post-office a nine-pound trout. This is the second one of that size he has taken in Maine waters. Plymouth, Oct. 5.—Large numbers of black bass have been caught bere the past season, they run larger than any previous year. Mackerel (halves) numerous off here, bul not biting readily; they have been fished for with smelt rigs lately, biting these when they wouldn’t lock at jigs. C New Bedford, Oct. 5.—This week the Pasque and Cutty- chunk Clubs close their houses for the season after a rather unfavorable season, although for the past two weeks bass fish- ing has been quite good among the isiands of our bay. Willie Nye caught twenty-one bass in a two days’ cruise, the the largest weighiug 13 pounds. In fresh water fishing the black bass are now in favor, Several haye been caught in this vicinity weighing 8} to four pounds cach, “Our ponds are becoming well stocked wifh them, Coxona. MoyeMENrs oF THE Piskine Prexr,—1i2 fishing arrivals bay¢ been reported at this port the past week, 10 from the ee ee Banks, 32 from Georges, 1 from the Bay of St. Lawrence, 11 from shore fishing trips, and 58 from mackereling trips off- shore. A few of the mackerel fleet report good fares, but the stock on the market is small and prices remain good. ‘The receipts of fish the past week have been 310,000 Ibs. Bank codfish, 550,000 lhs. ; Georges codfish, 200,000 Ibs. ; halibut, 330 bbls. Bay, and 1,600 bbls. shore mackerel.—Cape Ann Advertiser, Oct, 5, Pennsyivanta.—Bristol, Oct. 4.—Black bass fishing in the canal is good, though the fish average small, few being over four and six inches, Me Call's Ferry Oct. 4:—Black bass bitefreely in the Sus- quehanna. A party of Philadelphians have had excellent-suc- cess, Glen Hope, Oct. $.—Pike are abundant in Little Clearfield Creek, Fine catches are made. Micniean.—Port Huron, Sept. 29.—Messrs. J. H., N. P. and J. M. White, W. and H. Botsford, and Lieut. Duff, have just returned from a, fishing and hunting excursion along the Au Sable River. The excursion commenced at Otsego Lake, from whence the party floated down Au Sable River to its mouth, camping on the shore at night, the trip occupying three weeks. The party caught an immense number of sray- ling, and shot one deer, with a large number of duck, and partridge. At the main stream they were joined by Mr. Geo. Crane, of Port Huron, and Mr. N. J. Krusen, of Inlay City. They report haying had a very enjoyable trip, Mr. J. M. White made a large number of views along the river. _ Detroit, Oet, 8.—September 25th, Lewis Hallock and a couple of frends made a string of 40 black bass. On the same day Jabez Geer landed a muscalonge that weighed 23 pounds. Qn the 2d inst. Hugene Robinson, J. E, Sexton aud Marshall Godfrey caught 25 black bass. Oct. 3. H. M, Dean cangbt 10 fine bass ; same day Messrs. Godfrey, Robiu- son and Sexton caught 22 blacle Wass and three pickerel. On the 3d inst. Frank Martin came in froma four days’ cruise with 220 black bass anda wagon luad of pickerel. One of of the bass weighed six and a half pounds, which was the largest caught in that vicinity this season. Roya, Mackinae.—Fishermen are busy, making goodhauls. ‘Less trout are seen, however, though whitefish are more abundant. The season is over for tourists; cold weather has set in, and we will soon be cut off fromthe world; and ihe hoarding-house keepers will no longer furaoish yousg herring with docked tails fried in meal for brook trout. Have just heard of grat num- bers of “‘ gray perch” being caught over at Point of Ignace. (Grey perch means black bass 1 presume, | Oawapa—Kingston, Ont., Oct. 6.—The Collector of Customs at this port has posted a notice that any party from the United States who shall enter Big Bay and other places on Wolf Island, or any other place on the Canadian side with boats, skiffs, guns, decoys, nets or otherwise, for the purpose of shooting or fishing, and shall fail to report and enter the same at a Custom-house in Canada nearest to the place where they are going, shall have such boats, skiffs, guns, etc., seized ac- cording to the law. Hes aNp Miit-Wnerts.—The Passaic, N. J., mills were compelled to suspend operations last Friday, by the stoppage of the turbine water-wheels. When the water was drawn off the wheels were found to be choked with eels, which had licen washed in by the freshet. More than four busbels were re- moved, and the mill-hands had a supply of food for two days. Conran Tisnine.—Frarlte, as is well known, provides the world generally with coral. The Svectl gives some valuable information as to Mediterranean coral fishing, which furnishes employment to a far greater number of people than is gene- rally supposed. ‘The process employed is exceedingly simple, consisting of two long beams of wood forming a square cross, in the centre of which a heavy weight is attached to sink the machine into the sea. To each of the four arms of the cross are attached fibres of hemp or rope yarns, all of which are united by a rope, so that when the apparatus is put in motion by the movement of the vessel, it catches, loosens and retains all the fragments that come within its reach. When impeded head- way gives evidence of sufficient harvest the boat is stopped, and the hard Jabor begins. Now the capstan is manned, and with difficulty the heavy cross, laden with booty, is lifted from the water, and hoisted to the deck. The work is inces- sant, the fishermen laboring on an average of cighteen or twenty hours each day, and when the weather is unpleasant, as is often the case on the African coast, they have not a mo- ment’s rest, as the ship lies in port only sufficiently long to unload. Atational Qlastimes. Union Avravetic Curs—Boston. Oct. 9.—The second an- nual fall games of the Union Athletic Club of the ¥. M. CG. A. took place on the Boston Base Ball Grounds. Gold und sil- ver medals were awarded. The programme was as follows: Putting the Heavy Shot—Six entries, Won by P Johnson, 35ft 2in, andG A Walker, 32ft 9in. _Oue Hundred Yards Run—Fivye entries. Won by F S McQuigin, of Waltham, in 11s, i Oué-mile Walk—Five entries. Won by E © Holske, of New York, in — Tm 49s; C P Daniels second in Tm 51448. Throwing the Sixteen-pound Hammer—Won by P Johnson, who made T6ft 8m; W W O'Connell, of Bruokline, second, T2ft. 5in. Three Jumps—Won by J Travit, of the Pawtucket Boat Club; G@ A Walker second. Half-mile Run—Six entries. § Crebore won in 2m 28478; J T Wil- liams second, in 2m 29s. : Running Broad Jump—Won by P Johnson, who made 20f. 6m; WT Livingston, of the Harlem Club, second, 20f6 2in. Three-mile Walk—Hight entries. E C Holske, of New York, took first prize in 24m 49398; O C Wobeck second, in 25m 4444s. Quarter-mile Dash—Six entries. Won by CC Alen, of Watertown, in 68478; A L Bracket second, in 59348. Running High Jump—G@ H Carver won by jumping 5ft tin; A L Bracket second, 5ft. One-mile Ruu—Wona by G F Kingman in 5m in bm 81s. : Mystic Boar Cros Araiuric GAmes.—The first annual games under the auspices of this club were held at Waverley 1siys; TC Riley second, Sone Hundred Yards,—First Beat—Henry Lauterbach, New York, 1; Thos F Randolph, R C, 2; HC Rommell, F BC, 3. Time, 11s. Second Heat.—P C Saportas, H A ©, 1; J B Eliot, Brooklyn, N Y, 2, A good race for fifty yards, when Saportas showed in the front and went cracking against the tapeth ree yards the bestof it. Time, 1014s, . Third Heat.—W CO Wilmer, 8 H A C,1; J Chetwood Bilfott, y BO, 2. Time, 11ys. Final Heat.—I' 0 Saportas,1; Henry Lauterbach, 2; W OC Wilmer, 3, Saportas held Lauterbach safe all the way and won by 4ft, the finish being interesting ; there were eigit yards dividing second and third, Time, 10348, Running High Jump,—U Hdwards Picken, N Y A G, 5ft, 1; A R Pier- _ &0n, Newark, N d, 4ft 9in, 2. One Mile Track.—F H Armstrong, Jr, H A C, 1; P'Nocl, SH AC 2! rw Dayton, Orange, N J, 3. The time unnouneed was tm 45148, Woel, 8m 21479; Dayton, Sm 23378, One Mile Kon.—Richard Morgan, H A 0, 1; W J Duffy, WAG,2, Time, 5m 5s, ‘ Hurdle Race.—Wiret Heat--W F Myer, O B and A 0,1; H Inman, $ WA O,2. Myer won by three yards. Time, 2fs. . Second Heat, Edwards Nicken, HY A 0,1; 2 BFoote, Jr, NYA ©, 2; F W Merrill, MAC,3. Ficken won by two yards and ao half; five times that distance between second and third. Time, 18s. Final Heat.—f EH Picken, 1; W i} Myer, 2, Ficken won by ten yards, Time, 198. ) Half Mile Run.—Frank Banham, H A G, 1: F B Hough, HBO, 2. Banham won by two yards. Time, 2m 97s. Three Mile Walk.—F H Armstrong, Jr, HAO,1; FJ Mott, HA CG, 2. Armstrong won by three feet. Time—Armstrong, 24m 44178; Mott, 25m. - Throwing the Hammer.—George W Lee, TB ©, 57ft Tin, 1; WT John- s0n, M Is ©, d48ft lin, 2; Charles Fawos, Newark, N J,48ft, 3. Two Hundred and Twenty yards.—_Henry C Rommell, TBC,1; A F Pierson, Newark, NJ, 2; J AR Dunuing, M C B,3; SA Lathrop, M BO,0; Theo Baldwin, Newark, N J, 0; MP Hayne, MBC, 0; F D Sfoutenburgh, Newark, NJ, 0. Rommell won by four yards. ‘Time, 24378, Quarter Mile Run.—W H Griffen, New York, 1; F W Merrill, M A ©, 2; MG Bureh, New York, 3; W Ff Myer, O Band AC, 0; W R Thom- dell, New York, 0. Time, 66s. Tug of War.—Mystic Boat Club team, J A R Dunning (captain), D EB Tuthill, SR Warde, MP Hayne, J R Dennis, W T Jotnson,1. Triton Boat Club team, EL Phillips (captain), Franklin Phillips, George W Lee, 1 OC Rommell, George D Small, Walter M Conger, 2. The Mystics had no difficulty in winning, — ++ = Aruterios at Montrean, Oct. 6.—The athletic games held here were participated in by local athletes and several visitors from abroad. The running high jump was won by B. Summerhays, who jumped 5 feet 1 inch to HE. H. Brown’s 4 feet 9imches. In the 100 yards handicap heat race the entries were: J. J, Shea, Burlington, N. J., 10 feet; W. Hilton, St. Albans, Vt., 10 feet; W.C. Cousins, 21 feet; HE. H. Brown, 26 feet ; Mclyer, seratch; Wilson, 17 feet; McKenzie, 24 feet; Quinlan, Charlottetown, 10 feet; Stewart, 17 feet ; Leonard, 30 feet. In the first heat Hilton, Shea, Cousins aud Brown started, Hilton winning, with Cousins second. In the second heat McIver won, with McKenzie sec- ond, In the third heat Stewart won, with Quinlan second. The five mile walking race was won by H. L. Maltby from the start to the finish, B. Gorden second. At the second trial im the 100 yards handicap race, the first heat was won by Mclvyer, with Stewart second. The second heat was wou by Cousins, with Hiiton second, In the one mile amateur championship Allan won, with Downs second and Bailey third, Time, 5m. 3s, ' Sr. Grorcs vs. Sraren Isuanp—Hoboken, Oct. 4.—A match between the second eleyens resulted in a score of 148 to 105 in favor of the latter. Gazr’s Wanr,—W. Gale, who started at Lillie Bridge Grounds, London, Hng., on his 1,500 miles in 1,000 consecu- live hours, accomplished his feat, finishing his long walk Sat- urday, Oct. 6. Machting and Boating. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK.’ Date. Boston, | New York. | Charleston, Fen. H. M. H. MM, MY BU LD iclochle Moun on his euiteninc's se oeale 3 dt) Mid. 1 Bt O18 Ap ea een 5 3 4 44 0 52 Oo 0B Oct. 14.,...08 5 12 1 46 dys LO Oct. Th... 6 15 2 45 1 29 (as ag Oars pee (aby 3 AT 6 55 COv} me y re Gore 8 OT 4 46 3 46 Oct. 19........ anes tot ee tee 8 55 5 85 ey Nereid Boat Clib—Gowanus Buy, L. I.—The annual re- gatta of this club, which was rowed Oct, 8, consisted of two races, as follows: Four-oared gig race-—Entries; The gigs Panope, Eudora, Dione and Punch. The course was two miles, and the Punch won easily. The second race was between Aygonautas and the Nereids, which was wen by the former without difficulty. = Cexvrat Hupsoy Yacur Crus.—The autumn Corinthian race of this club was sailed on ihe Hudson, at New Hamburg, last week. The Fidget beat the Dare Devil in the first class, and the shadow won the race oyer the Lulu in the third class. — Nassau Boar Crys.—In the annual fall regatta of this club, which was rowed last weelk on the Harlem, the first event Was a senior single-sculls race for the championship of the Club and the Brown medal. The course was from the boat house of the N. Y. hk. C. to High Bridve. The entries were J. N. Abeel, Jr. aud J. D. Foot, Thé former won in 16m. 214s, The junior scullers’ race for the junior championship and the Appleton Oup ; distance one mile, from McComb’s Dam Bridge down to the New York Boat Club house. ‘he con- testants were A. T. Klotts, W, 8. Wilson and J. J. Gunther, Wilson was the wimner, 7m. 143s The four-oared scull race fur pewter niugs, distance one tile, between two crews, ‘‘heavy weights,” Messrs. George W. Scott, James G. Janeway, Charlies March and J. D. Foot, and “light weights,” Messrs. Dudley Hall, W. C, Floyd Jones, A. McDougal and James B, Robert was jrom the N, Y. B. C house to the dock below the Macomb’s Dam Bridge, ‘The light weights won in 7m. 44s,” Park, Newark, N. J., last Monday. Following is the TO SPORTSMEN AND DEALERS IN FOREST (AND, STREAM: SHOT. At the Convention held at Batavia, N. Y., June, 1873, by the “N.Y. State Sportsmen’s Association,” a standard of sizes (diameters) for shol was adopted, to be known as the “ with No, 12, to measure 5-100 of an i of an inch to the largest. American Standard,” commencing neh, and each size increasing 1-100 The object of their action was to induce all inanufacturers to conform to that standard, so that a certain number should mean the same size throughout the country. There was no particular brand of shot adopted. as by so doing, the very object in view would have been defeated, Without experimental test, it was as- sumed that the several diameters of shot would require a certain num- of pellets of each diameter to make an ounce avoirdupois. Upun 2 careful calculation by a competent mathematician, we found that these asswmed numbers were incorrect, and that, if weadopted the diameters we conld not adopt the number of pellets. The scale of diameters, being absolute, governed absolutely the number of pellets to the ounee, and as the diameters increased regularly and uniformly, the number of pellets to the ounce must of necessity decrease in an equally regular and uniform ra‘io, The following table will show the difference between the actual num- ber of spherical shot of given diameters required in each ounce, as com- pared with the assumed number, and that the number of pellets in an ounce of such shot cannot bear the proportion there assumend, and still claimed by some parties i=) . = a oF gees; g 5 oa og oF ez eB 28 83 eS 8 5 2a B cn Bos ia o o Su Fo fa) ou ze Poy ne o8 Sjsl ete ia Ses = . » B oO = 'o 5) : > oot > %t6 B Z te tes : 5 : & B q m 42 > Ss ; ra t 7 8 te 125 7 8 Sa» it} a aC ye ast ‘ rs we et ge by Tet ee ; 2 ‘ = ero : a 4. : Flere ae al Ue oo i i os 2 2 : oe . @ a oy . ‘ : * + = ok r Ot ae ya eras : H » S a5) : 2 if 5 = te br aps jo : = = 5 tw oa =) a oo i & a te 3s ETS alles io ra) _ b = iva) se? | = Ss ic) | w S | =e i to a nD o = & a = nM 8 | S 5 | e|- — os ot o ox ° @ a 2 Cn pete) re | erase o 9 i} oy Se = on | a 3 | €| oe a ro J tS yu — a = o a | CS — | o> “4 G is a it l= Ss S | = ao SF sg bo me fa) = yes a = | o ah | Sr a i) ae w -E EA ew Cr) S | a SS S| ee lone o w | Oo = | oc] =, Ht fea) =, oo 8 | cca 4 | =| | ¥ H a — cal elo = S| | a o | to a | als | Fe or a ee 1 oo | so o | Ss | os ~ or = a on wo o | S | S!H | td w a ~ ote oa a & | a ft | = 5 | WwW i=] a oe eo ( @ | oO a | = | 4 co i) abo ra x) re oh B It will be seen by the above comparison that this assumed number of pellets to the ounce, shows an irregular increase, and proyes abt once that it is incorrect. The imcreased number of pellets from BBB to BB, being less fhan from 'T to BBB, The difference of increase from No, 4 to No. 5 is very slight, whilst from Mo. 5 to No. 6 is more than six times ag great. From No. 6 to No. 7 is azain less. No. 11, which should properly show a very much greater increase than any of the larger sizes, shows less than either No. 9 or No, 10. No. 12 then suddenly jumps ahead 796 pellets. JSé may be well for Sportsmen to remember that the mere name * American Standard” printed upon shot bags will not change the size of the shot. Perfection in this respect can be known unly when by actual measuremént the diameter is shown to correspond with the proper number of pellets in an ounce. Many inquiries from Sportsmen, as well as misrepresentations made by some parlies who do not make shot up to tle standard, induce us to offer this explanation. Whenthe ‘American Standard” was agreed upon, we at once adapted our machinery to its manufacture. The num- ber of pellets to the ounce, which we publish, is calculated to mathe- matical accuracy aud proved by actual test. It represents perfection, if alithe pellets in am ounce were the exact size and pertect, they would’count what is claimed. As ib is difficult to reach perfection, we get as close to if as possible. Our shot will be found more uniform, less ulixed in the bag, more perfect in roundhess, better jinished, and cleaner than any shot prepared with less care. Our attention has been re-called to some assertions made some years ago by interested and unscrupulous parties, aud now re-published in various ways with the evident design to injure the sale of our shot, pretending that the term, “ Patent Hinish,” which we have used for twenty ycars as a tiade mark to designate its Character, is nothing but an extra quantity of plumibago, beyond whatis ordinarily used to polish Shot, and that such surpius “leads the gun,” and is very disadvantage- ous to the user. We hardly know which to admire more, the disin- terestedhess or the wisdom of the author of this aitemptto impose upon Sportsmen; disimtcrestedness in the design to injure a competitor under the guise of protecting the interests of the buyers, or wisdom in tial they did not know that the chief objectin using plumbago in polish- ing shot 18 to prevent the leading ofthe gun! and that if Tt were possible to attach an appreciable surplus quantity to the surface of the slob, it would be the best possible security against such leading, If the allegation were true, our shot would be “ghter than other shot carrying less plumbago, by the great diference between the specific gravity of plumbago and of lead. ts falsehood is proved by the fact that a given measure of our shot lias been found to be, and probably is, heavier than an equal measure of other shot of the same number and size. .We know that intelligent and well-informed Sportsmen will Jaugh, as they have laughed, at the subject of this paragraph, but we are assured by sowie buyers that this notice is necess ry to piolect our business from damage. TATHaM & BROTURKS, New York, September, 21, 1877. NOTICE T0 SPORTSMEN.—Haying received s0 many communications asking us for information Iniegard to our six-sectiun bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we haye prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall lake pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150. We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protget our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod with a false enamel (Made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine article) Without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P, 0, Box 1,294,—[Ado, ABBEY & Dipxie, 35 Maiden Lane. . spe ce —fportsmen intending to winter in Florida will do well to send their boats, camping outfits, stores, cic., by the schooner Harriet Gardner, which sails about the 15th inst. See udver- lisement of Ferzuson & Wood, 46 South Street, elsewhere. a AmericAN TEAM PorrTrAitR,—Delay in receiyinz the pho- tograpls has obliged us lo defer portraits Lf Amercian Team to a subsequent issuc. 189, Answers to Woresyondents, No Netice Taken of Anonymoua Communications, [=~ A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why their queries are not answered, when they read the Imes at the head of this column. C. W. C., Boston.—When does the closed season in Virginia end, Oct, I, or Novi, for quail or partridge? Ans. Nov. 1, fa i. H. M., Worceste while in this country, tion? Ans, No. T, Mass.—Did any member of the Trish Rifle Team, shoot a match with any American, standing posi- A. C., Brushton, N. ¥,—Ans, There i8 no wild rice in the mar present that we can hear of, hive Lake, Ontario, Canada, se Ket ati Write to A.V. Deniv, Harwood P. 9 A. G, B., New York.—Willyou please inform me, of your paper, whether Lower or Mexico? Ang, 'T'o Mexico. i through the columns Oulifornia belongs to the United states J, E. ¥., City.—Please inform me of some good duck the last of Noyember within two hours of Ne Lane’s, Good Ground, Long Island. ing resort for w York, Ans, Go to F. H., New York.—Please tell me where I can See the that took first prize af the bench show at Ginore Aus. J. B. Miller, of N ewburg, N. Y., has them, stag hound 8 Garden in May? INDEX, St. Louis.—Will you be kind enough to advise me how to use the areca nnt for worms? Ans, 12 grains three times g day on alter- nate days. ‘he morning of the day between give a dose of oil, W. W. L., Clarksville, Tenn.—Wnhere can I procure the carbo (Buchan’s) that is recommended for mange and fleas Sant, 61 West Houston Street, corner of Wooster, llc soap ? Ans. C.L. Plei- N, Y. City, 25 cents, J. J. P., Bellefontaine, Ohio.—Your correspondent Cuvier in your paper last week, Clarke's eXpansive au in cartridge blocks, Where can I get one? ware merchant. mentiong, Sur bit for boring holes Ans, Through any hard- DR, E. 8,, Cleveland.—Can you give me the name of the person who first described the “Michigan Grayling” anda brought it into popular notice, also the date? Ans. Dr. John Parker, dentist, of Grand Rapids Michigan, date about 1868, r L. J. B., Phila.—Please inform meas to what is the proper care of gold fish keptin small vases; whatis their foou, and what other requi- esites are necessary to keep the fish in a healthy condition? Ans, See our ast issue in column of Correspondents, W. W., Washington,—Will you please inform some of your readers, who your able Washington correspondent is? Ans. The Washington letters in NoREST AND STREAM are from the pen of Mr, R. I. Bolseau, the Senate correspondent of the associated press. r DuBuguE, Dubuque, Towa.—l. What is the shortest distance at which any position is allowed by the rules of the N, R.A? 2, Can Tob- tain photos of the American Rifle Teams of 44, 15, 16 TT, with price ? Ans, 1, 500 yards, 2. Yes, from Fredricks, photographer, N. Y, Isaac P., Philadelphia, Pa.—I would ask you to inform me of some desirable place within 75 miles of Philadelphia, either in, Pennsylvania or New Jersey, where I could find plenty of quail, and also be able to hire dogs? Ans. Go to Berlin, Md.,, or to Capt. Ayer’s, Ocean City, Md. H. §. B.—What must I have done to my muzzle loader to make it shoot buckshot closer? Was told to have it bored out which improyed it for fine shot, but made no better shooting with buck, though they: chambered well, Ans, You had better use wire cartriges for the buck. shot. Tar HEEL, Wilmington, N. C.—At what season of the year do dogs shed their coats? I haye heard that the coat of the dog’s ear is never shed. Is thistrue? Ans. Usually in the Spring, but it depends some- what on the date of birth of the animal. 2d, Itis shed as yell as else- where, “Texas Jack,” Newport, R. I.—Where, on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad, would you advise me to go this fall to tind good, profit- able gunning? What kind of game would I find there? Ans. Good quail and chicken shooting around Schell City, Mo,, and Chetopa, Kan, Some deer, G. A. C., Middletown, Conn.—Will you be so kind as to Say 1n your next Issue what number saw of FOREST anp STREAM that containca the receipt for tanning skins in the Indian mode? Ans. We donot know the number of the paper, but the same receipt is printed in ‘Hal. lock’s Gazetteer,” page 657, W.B. A., Greenfield, Mass.—Will you please inform me how to Stop rust from eating gun barrels after it has got well Started? JIhaye been very careful not to let any rust #et on them, but I notice thut there are v few places where if is eating, Ans, Use Haton’s Rust Preventative, bellmontoyie 01] of Kerosene A.W. Y., Deep River, Ind.—I desire to attend a course of Lectures atthe Meleclic College of New York. Will they accepta graduate uf the Bennett Medical College by paying the matriculation fee only? Ans, Unless you are a practitioner of three years standing since graduation, you will have to pay full fees, J. W.B., New York.—Will you please tell me whether a hichholder comes under the head of a woodpecker? Ans, The highholder, known also as the flicher, yellow hammer, golden or yellow-winged, is a species of woodpecker belonging to the family Pivide, genus Colaptes, It is known to scientists as Colaples auratus, G. H. B,, Randolph, Mass.—I have a small and valuable black and fan, on which yesterday in the course of thirty minutes there came @ haril lump the size of a walnut just under his ear, and so remains, Will you kindly inform me what to use as a remedy tolessenit? Ans, Tt will probably disappear of itself soon, If not, apply lodine ointment, A. B., N. Y.—1. Can you inform me where I can bny bags to hold to- bacco and cigars made of bulfalo’s bladders by Indians? 2, Where can Iget plans and estimates of cost of portable houses and cottages of of wood for export to the West Indies? Ans. 1, Address Hudson Bay Co.’s factor, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 2, O'Brien Brothers, Yonkers, A. B., Ferrisburg, N. Y.—In the ordinary rules of shooting prize matches, when the highest score is made by two persons, do they shoot it off for first prize at one and let the third take the second prize? or do they take the first and second prizes? Ans. They take first and second prizes except in class shooting, in which ease the second highest score takes second prize. G. C. P., New York.—Please advise me what would be considered a good pattern fora si inch, 13 bore, 714 cylinder-bored gun to make,) using 134 02. of Tathams’ No. 7 shot and 224 drs. of powder, the distance to be 46 yards at a0 inchtarget? Ans. The charge of shotis rathr r heavy for quantity of powder; aug to cover w 22 inch elrele wed gmquclt (Wy Kil 4 bint, * 190 FOREST . AND STREAM. | A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAL NATURAL HISTORY, FISH CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THE INCULCATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTEREST IN OvT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY Aorest and Stream Publishing Company. No, 111 (old No, 103) FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, [Post OFFICE Box 2832.] TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRIOTLY IN ADVANCE, Twenty-five per cent. off for Clubs of Three or more, 3 8 Advertising Kates. Inside pages, nonpareil type, 25 cents per line; outside page, 40 cents. Special pated for tree, six and twelve months. Notices in’ editorial columns, 50 cents per line. Advertisements should be sent in by Saturday of each week, if pos- | sible. All transient advertisements must be accompanied with the money or they will not be inserted. No advertisement or business notice of an immoral character will be received on any terms. “" Any publisher inserting our prospectus as above one ea with brief editorial notice calling attention thereto, and sending marked copy to us, will receive the FoREST AND STREAM for one year. NEW YORK, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1877. To Correspondents. All communications whatever, intended for publication, must be ac- companied with real name of the writer as a guaranty of good faith, and be addressed to the FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY. Names will not be published if objection be made. No anonymous con tributions will be regarded. We cannot promise to return rejected manuscripts. Secretaries of Clubs and Associations are urged to fayor us with brief notes of their movements and transactions. Nothing will be admitted to any department of the paper that may not be read with propriety in the home circle. We cannot be responsible for dereliction of the mail service if money remitted to usis lost, No PERSON WHATEVER is authorized to collect money for us unless he can show authentic credentials from one of the undersigned. We have no Philadelphia agent. ia~ Trade supplied by American News Company, OHARLES MALLOCK, Editor. 5S. H. TURRILL, Chicago, Western Manager. T. €. BANKS, Business Manager. CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE COMING WEEK, Friday, Oct. 12,—Tyrotting: Frederick, Md.; Leavenworth, Kan.; Columbus, 0.; Beacon Park, Boston, Base Ball: Boston vs, Rochester, at) Rochester; Alaska of N. Y. ys. Chelsea, at Union Ground. Saturday, Oct. 13.—Running meeting at Jerome Park, N.Y. Pase Bal): Monticello of Jersey City, vs. Jefferson, at Carlstadt; Crystal vs, Alaska of Staten Island, at West Brighton ; Lowellvs. Fall River, at Lowell, Mass.; Athletic ys. Alert, at Philadelphia; Boston vs. Buf- falo, N.Y. Monday, Oct. 15.—Trolting : Point Breeze Park, Philadelphia ; Albany, ‘N. Y. Running meeting at Nashville, Tem. Base ball: Hartford vs, Alas- ka of Staten Island, at West Brighton; Alaska of N. Y. vs. Quickstep, at Centennial Grounds ; Boston ys. Chicago, at Chicago. Tuesduy, Oct, 16.—Trotting as above. Mystic Park, Medford; Cincin-— nati, O.; Massillon, 0.; Fleetwood Park, N. Y. Base ball: Boston ys, Chicago, at Chicago, Ill; Alaska of New York ys. Quickstep, at Cen- tennial Grounds, ; Wednesday, Oct. 17.—Trotting as above ; also at Princeton, N. J. Running meetings at Nashyile, Tenn. and Raleigh, N.C. Base ball: Alaska of N. Y. vs. Orange, at Centennial Grounds. Regattas: Metro- politan Rowing Association, at Elm Park, Kill Von Kull; Single sculls, free to all, at Owego, N. Y. George’s Cricket Club. Thursday, Oct. 18.—Trotting as above. Running meetings as above. Base ball: Alaska of N. Y. vs Alaska of §8.1., at Centenn ial Gronnds. Cricket as above. eo — —-We heat many complaints from subscribers, who find that post masters and their assistants remove the Formsr anp Srream from the wrapper, and read it before delivery. We have the names of several offices where this is carried on. A repetition will cause a complaint to the Post Master General. Post master or clerk may obtain the paper gratis by procur- ing us a club of five. +> Crrrroat Sportsmen.—Dr. Henry M. Field, editor of the Fangelist, has some sensible comments on ministerial hunting and fishing. The annals of sporting show the names of many prominent clergymen who haye proved themselves no mean adepts with the rod and gun, und we appeal to the parishion- ers of the hundreds of pastors who have been off this sum- mer tothe woods and streams, if their sermons bay@ not gained something from their yacation sports. Cricket match, under auspices of St. | A NOBLE AMBITION, ‘HERE is now in New York a young man who has lately attained a most creditable fame as a scientitic explorer, and who is preparing for another departure to South America, the field of his former operations. We refer to Mr. Ernest Morris, who, by his zeal and intrepidity, is fast winning the admiration of the whole country. ? Ernest Morris isa native of Indianapolis, Indiana, where his enthusiasm in natural history and desire to be a discoverer manifested itself in earliest boyhood, and, fortunately, was fortified by his parents. At seyenteen, with two companions, a man and a boy, Morris embarked on White’ River for a sum- mer voyage; but the boat soon upsetting, the interest of his companions in the project was quickly lost, and they turned back. Morris, however, picked up the boat, baled it out and paddled down stream alone. On reaching the Ohio he went down to the Mississippi, and so on to its mouth, and, with only afew dollars in his pocket, made his way to Florida to explore the everglades. The collection of shells and insects that he brought home with him he sold fora considerable sum, and devoted himself for some time thereafter to’ study. A year or two later, however, he left his home again and sailed for South America—a boy of nineteen, poorly equipped, unintroduced, but filled with intense enthusiasm and made of the right stuff. This expedition was, however, mainly a pre- paratory experience. He traveled up and down the Amazon, made valuable collections, learned to speak Portuguese and Spanish fluently, became acquainted with the natives and col- lected information for future use. Returning’to this country for a brief visit, he again departed for South America, something over a year ago, landing in Brazil with $15 in his pocket, and started upon an explora- tion of the Tapajos, one of the larger southern tributaries of the upper Amazon, traversing a region totally uninhabited ex- cept by Indians, and almost entirely unknown to geographers, Tt was a most noteworthy undertaking, and carried forward in the midst of a life of peril and romantic adyenture in the most creditable manner, He reached a point to which no white man had ever before penetrated, and proved both his skill and endurance. Upon this trip also the young explorer made as large records and collections as he could bring away, and among other things obtained a number of heads of Indians, preserved in a singularly perfect state by a process of smoking known only to the tribes among which he lived. These heads serve as trophies of victory, like the scalps of our Northern red-skins, and have attracted much attention. He was offered $150 for each one before bringing them to the United States, but did not wish to dispose of them at that time. Now, how- ever, he is anxious to sell them to some museum in this coun- try. If they can be sold during the next few weeks he will be able to prosecute his explorations independently; if not, he is desirous of acting as collector or agent for some museum or society, and many such an institution will no doubt be glad to avail themselves of this opportunity. The plan Morris intends to pursue in his proposed expedi- tion, is as follows: He will sail from this city early this month of October, and, having made his way up the Amazon, will ascend the Xingu, one of its largest tributaries, which is utterly unknown beyond the rude accounts of Indians and half-breed traders. Even the Jesuit missionaries, who have penetrated further than any other white men, have been de- terred from its ascent by the chain of turbulent and dangerous rapids in its stream and the known ferocity of the dwellers on its banks. Morris describes the Xingu, at its junction with the Ama- zon, a8 “‘a broad black river, flowing between precipitous banks, heavily wooded with tropic vegetation.’? He intends to organize a large party of Manduruca Indians to carry his boats past the rapids, and beat back the hostile natives if they should attempt to oppose his passage. In his last expedition he reached the head waters of the Tapajos, and ascended one of its main tributaries, the Cururu, for some distance. The natives told him that the Cururu was only a canal connecting the Tapajos with the Xingu, and he proposes to determine this point definitely. He believes, however, that the Cururu does not join the two rivers, but rises only a few days’ journey from the Xingu, so near perhaps that the waters of the two streams may mingle during a heayy flood. On the banks of the Curura, his friends the Campanaries live, and he feels cer- tain that they will assist him in his new undertaking. After exploring the unknown region through which the npper Xingu flows, he intends to go down the Cururu to the Tapajos and then ascend the branch called the St. Manuel, which the na- lives allege to be the continuation of the main stream. He thinks, however, that the Juruena is the largest upper tribu- tary of the Tapajos, and he may decide to go up this stream instead of the St. Mauuel. In either event he intends to pen- etrate Lo the great water-shed which lies between the head— waters of the Tapajos, Xingu and Tocantins, and the Para- guay Iiver, the last the main stream of the Rio de Ja Plata. The region of this water-shed has neyer been explored, and if Morris succeeds the results of his exploration will be of un- doubted value. After having made an examiuation of this region Morris intends descending the Paraguay and the Rio de la Plata to Montevideo and then sail from that port to this country, carrying with him the fruits of his expedition. He is determined to start on this tour of exploration poorly equipped rather than notat all: and we bid him good speed. Tt is a worthy ambition and one which ought to excite emu- lation everywhere. | GAME PROTECTION. Tur Game Law in Connrcricut,—Sportsmen in Connee- ticut are now improying the limited time which the law allots to them for shooting. 'There are few localities more prolific of small game than certain sections of Connecticut. That State is apt to he overlooked by outside sportsmen, who gen- erally travel much farther for their game and fare worse ; but for rabbits, rnffed grouse, snipe, ducks, and that conipara- tively rare bird the woodcock, we know from long experi- ence that it is a locality to delight the soul of the gunner, A valued correspondent sends the following timely notes and comments; i HaRtrorn, Conn, Oct. 1, 1877. To-day the game Jaw is off for this State, and for the coming three months the field is open to sportsmen f0 enjoy their tastes to their hearts’ content. But the few weeks of the close season were wade memorable by the exertions of the game clubs in the State in the en- forcement of the law, and a lesson has been so thoroughly tanght this season that we look forward to happy results in the coming years Since my last leiter on this same subject, giving the results of the week ending with September 22, the good work has been steadily pushed, Monday, September 24, the a\torney of our game elub end his detectives left on the earty train for Willimantic, where a varriage was in waiting which took them over to Danielsonville, where a brexker of the law was arrested, tried, conyicted, and mude to pay a fine of $23 and costs, but he afterward appealed to the Superior Court of the State. The towns of Brooklyn, Plaintield and Norwich were visited in their order, and the game Jaw made a reality to the yiolators of it, and not a myth as it has been in past years, As was stated in my Jast letter, no true, honorable sporismen were found among thosv convicted, but the men were of the most lawless kind—a dread to farmers at all times and seasons, and their inability to move in the matter before was fem- pered by the chances of having their crops destroyed and their barns burnt, An underground railroad secms to have been estublished t{hroughout: the State, and the birds were shot out of season for gai, packed in boxes Jabelled “ butter” or ‘cheese,’ “keep cool,” and thence trans- ported to Providence, Newport or New York markets, a firm in Nor- Wich being the collectors of the game and most interested parties. In fact a letter in the game club's possession, in answer fo & decoy from one firm in this State, staled in fhe first part of their note “ that although the game Jaws of Connectictt strictly probibit the shooting of Woodcock, quail, partridge, etc., before Octuber 1, we will give you such and such prices per dozen for the above goods,” showing their perfect acquaintance with the laws, but desire to break them never- theless. Next spring we propose to Randle the Jaws on the netting OF brook trout in like manner, and woe betide [he unfortunate yietim who is captured, The good done by our altorney and his detectives can hardly be measured to day, buttheirresults will be of lasting bene- lit to the State of Connecticnt. 1. 5. 8. —Mr. E. OC. Bradley, of Dunkirk, N, Y., informs us that since the boys have sown wild rice in the vicinity, large quan- tities of rails have made their appearance over there, where they have never been seen betore. ails are found in Detroit, and as far west as the rice lakes of Minnesota; but they are not now considered by the gunners game enough to shoot. Perhaps, one of these days, they will be as glad to make a bag of these delicious birds as the Deleware pushers are. We must say, however, that the rails of the West are not gener- ally in good condition except when found in the rice fields. Vireinia— Tappahannoch, Oct. 5.—A Fish and Game Agso- ciation has been organized with the plans and purposes of similar clubs elsewhere. Virginia sportsmen are taking steps in the right direction, and numerous sections are at last awak- ing to the necessity of efficient action. FLorma.—A new game protective club has been organized at Tallahassee. The organization promises to accomplish much good for Florida, anc the name of Judge Westcott, as its president, is a sufficient guarantee of its success. CArarorntA.—The attempt to introduce English pheasants from New Zealand, which has not met with success hereto- fore, has again been made by some San Irancisco sportsmen. The new birds which arrived the other day have been placed on Goat Island, where it is hoped they will thrive, ee i, “VIRGINIA VIGILANTES.” [FROM OTR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. | Viremra Crry, Montana, Sept. 10, 1877. T is, I think, no injustice to most readers, though well-in- formed, to ask them to turn to a map of the Tervitories,and refresh their memory as to the location of this enterprising little town, which a decade ago was all there was of Montana. The southeastern corner of the Territory is continued into a triaugular porlion jutfing southward between Wyoming and Idaho, the Rocky Mountains forming the boundary. Inthe centre of this corner the town is situated among the hills in which the Missouri takes its rise. The little creek at the town is a tributary of the Stinking Water River which flows into the Jefferson, the valley of which is not far west of the town; while a range of high hills only separates the village from the Madison Valley. The Madison and Jefferson both low north and unite about fifly miles above Virginia City, where the Gallatin River comes in from sources a few miles east of the Madison’s. The three streams together make the, Missouri, and their point of confluence is known as the Three Forks of thaf mighty stream. It is the county seat of Madison County —a county four times as large as the Stale of Rhode Island, containing 60,000 acres of mproved land, 40,000 head of cattle and sheep, 5,000 horses and miiles, and 500,000 of other pro- perty, and casting abont 1,200 votes. If is the depot of supplies for the whole county, and the entrepot for the gold and silver produced in the region, nearly $500,000 worth of which was shipped from here last year, As fort); ) town ilself, it. contains eight or nine Luudred people, is miserably situated in a narrow ravine, and lias few beauties, being little more- than ajining camp perpetuated, Such, hastily, is the Vir- ‘ginia City of to-day ; but its history is full of exciting in- terest. All the information the world had of this region until 1863, was that derived from the story of the explorations of Lewis and.Clarke, who passed along the Jefferson in 1805. Trappers and hunters ia the employ of the fur companies were its only yisitors. But in 1862 prospectors from California entered the edge of the Territory, and finding gold on Grasshopper Creek, one of the western sourcesof ithe Jefferson, establisheda mining eamp which they calloud Bannack, after the Indiansin that vicinity, and went to work. There is now a town of consider- able importance and good promise there, and the mines are still productive. But some of the men were restless, anda party under the lead of James Stewart started on a still longer trip, pushing clear over into the Crow country on the Yellow- stone, where the Indians ‘‘traded"’ with them until nearly all their property was gone, and then came yery near ‘ purchas- ing” their scalps, Controlled by fear of the Crows, defeated in their designs, and robbed of their horses and provisions, the party started back, little thinking that thew calamities were blessings in disguise, and every step of their slow retreat was one pace nearer HWortuna’s golden boon. They chose a more southern route than they had followed on the adyance, the Indians fol- owing them out of the Crow country,and on May 27, crossed the divide between Virginia City and the Madison, halting to eat their dinner at the head of the gulch, which was filled with a dense growth of underbrush, and was named Alder Gulch forthwith. Avter lunch one of the men, William Pair- weather, walked over tothe side hill to watcli the horses, and there found the rim-rock standing aboye the gravel. He began to dig with his belt-knife, and soon saw upon its point a flake of gold. Then he dug deeper, filled his pan, washed it out under the eager eyes of his brother Argonauts, and found $1.75 in golden grains! It was the reward of five hundred miles of patient prospecting. What had seemed adisastrous failure became a glorious victory, and the fortunate explorers slept that night surrounded by beaches of gravel loaded with the precious mineral. They staked their claims, and named the district Fairweather, in honor of the man who first pan- ned goldin Alder Gulch, whence forty millions of dollars have since been coined. The news reached Bannack, fifty miles distant, anda stampede began. lJiveryhody who could get away came, seizing a horse, afew blankets and little provision; while many aman too poor for that tramped over the moun- tains afoot. It was a race all the way, and when the main body would stop for the night, a few men would steal away and travel into the new El Dorado before morning in order to be abead in selecting a claim. Thus it happened that before the first two weeks of this June,of 1863 were gone, the boulders of the new gulch were ringing to the blows of three hundred picks, and the pretty rivulet was feeding halfas many rockers. But the news traveled further—and, in truth, fared worse— than Grasshopper Creek. Emigrants to Oregon turned aside through the Deer Lodge Valley; a party came up the river from Minnesota, another great company known asthe ‘ Fisk Outfit” marched across from the east under government escort; and many drove in from Utah and California. AH roads led to Alder Gulch. A town-was built just off the bar, a long, straggling street of log huts, and the hillsides were dotted with cabins and dug-outs. It was called Verona, after Jeff. Davis’ wife; and after the miners, poured in traders, whiskey-sellers, desperadoes, gamblers, theives and prostitutes, and the crowd doubledand multiplied itself until fenthousand persons eddied about the places in a feverish haste for weaith. No one had time to build houses then, ‘Dhose who had covered wagons to live in were aristocratic. The majority were content with wickjups of alder boughs or caves;in the hillside. They were thoughtless of comfort, of health, of the future. Here was gold? Goldinithe mud that clogged their boots, Goldin the dust that blew into their eyes, Gold beneath every pebble that glinted under the summersun. For seventeen miles the bed of the river concealed a broad, gray streak under a blanket of poulders and soil, and a thousand claims were taken up. The weather during the first two years was favorable to the busy gold-diggers, and there wereslight interruptions to this realiza- fionof aminer’s dream. The shovel and pick were an Alla- din’s lamp and ring that called boundless wealth from the vaults of Alder Gulch. ‘* Verona” was soon changed to Vir- ginia City, but no post-office was established until late in 1864, the mail being brought up from Corinne previous to that by . the Express company—Wells-Fargo, of course—each letter or newspaper costing about one dollar. There were at that time stage-lines to Salt Lake and Bannack, and wagon roads were gradually becoming worn between Virginia City and the out- lying mining camps that explorers were incessantly forming. With the starting of the coaches, and the passage of trea- sure outin the pockets of passengers, began the reign of terror which for months made Montanaa scene of outlawry, and resulted in the administration of the Vigilantes. The country was filled with desperadoes from California and outlaws from the Hast who reveled in murder and rapine. Crime was rampant; iniquity organized; no man’s life was safe fora moment. Men were shot not alone for money, nor in the heat of quarrels ; nof alone in a spirit of reyenge which followed and assassinated them in secret ; but in broad day- light and surrounded by their friends—shot by men who did not even know their names—'‘ Just for luck,” the ruffians used to sty. It was a common occurrence for a desperado to enter a dance hall with 2 whoop and a yell, and ‘turn loose” into the crowd just to see them scatter, or to shoot at the coal-oil lamps in the chandeliers till all the lights were out, FOREST: AND STREAM.’ One morning a slight argument gs to the merils of the meal arose between two men at breakfast, and was settled by one shooting the other across the table. A young stranger had just entered, and started to run back when the revolver came downto a rest, with the stern command, ‘Sit down and eat your breakfast, you ——, or [ll kill you, too. The boy’s ap- petite was not good, but he obeyed. A guardian was one day correcting bis boy for some mischievous pranks, when an un- known man stepped up, and remarking, ‘I don’t like this,” presented a derringer. The boy escaped further punishment. Two men would conceive a dislike to one another, and one would send word that he would kill the other on sight. Such a compact existed between Ives and Carrhartin “64. Carr- hart, pistol in hand, passing Ives’ cabin, one day, saw the owner standing in front of it with his back turned. Waiting until his antagonist wheeled, the men causht sight of one another simultaneously, and both let drive at the same instant, one missing fire and the other his opponent by aninch! Carr- hart’s second shot flashed right in Ives’ face, and just missed again, while Ives’ shot struck the ground. Then, both men jumped into cabins, and fired at each’ other across the street until Iyes’ reyolyer was empty, and Carrhart had one ball left. As Ives walked off to make his escape, Carrhart shot him in the back, the ball passing through and knocking up the dust ahead of him. The man was not at all dead, and cursing Carrhart for a coward, ran to get another revolver, but his enemy escaped. Then they made up their quarrels, and liyed on a ranch together all winter. Two or three unprovoked murders and the massacre of a band of friendly Indians, merely for the fun of secing them jump and run, cansed an attempt at arrest and trial of some of the ruffians, but the whole thing was a miserable farce, and encouraged rather than checked crime. The leader of law- lessness at this time was Henry Plummer, a man of pleasing address and gentlemanly manners, making friends wherever he went. It was only when under the influence of liquor or anger that his demoniac passions appeared, and he became the terror of the neighborhood. Beginning his career as a citizen of Nevada, California, and becoming the sheriff there, his first murder was of « German named Vedder, whose wife Plummer had seduced. Hearing Vedder’s footsteps approach- ing the house on one occcasion, he ordered. him to leave, which Vedder naturally declined to do under the circum- stances—and died right there. For this Plummer was sent to the penitentiary for ten years, but was soon pardoned out. Then he went back to Nevada, and the next we hear of him was on the occasion of his beating a man on the head with his pistol, in a house of ill-fame, so that the man died soon after. No arrest being made for this, Plummer went over to Washoe and joined a band of highway robbers, who in the West are always called road agents. Attempting fo rob a bullion ex- press, his gun was at fault, and the driver lashed his horses into a speed that carried him out of reach before he could shoot again. For this he was tried, aad escaped on technical grounds. Returning to Nevada City, he very soon got into another brothel quarrel, and shof a man dead, for which he was locked up, but walked out with a revolver iu each hand, supplied to him through bribery. Next he help- ed a murderer to break jail, and, stealing horses, the two fled to Oregon, where they killed the owner ofa dancing saloon, and then ‘‘ went upon the road,” for the purpose of baffling pursuit, sending word to the California. newspapers that they had been hanged at Walla Walla. His comrade, se- ducing a man’s wife in one of the villages of Oregon, met death at the hands of the husband; while Plummer started for the Missouri, intending to go to the States. On his way the news of the fabulous riches of Montana reached him, and joining the ferocious set of villains that followed the crowd thither, Plummer diverged to Bannack, killing a man at Ore- ‘fino on the way. A former partner of Plummer’s was Jack Cleveland, but the men had quarreled about a young woman, and were only waiting anexcuse to fight. One day Cleveland entered a saloon where Plummer was, and got into a dispute with a stranger, Plummer instantly took sides against his for- mer partner, and settled the debate by shooting him several times, Most of thie persons in {he room discovered that they had errands outside, but a man who was being shaved sat quietly, and the barber never ceased. One can get used to almost anything. Cleveland was not quite dead, but no one dared fo near him, except a powerful miner named Hank Crawiord, who comforted his dying moments. Coming out he met Plummer, and the two men looking at one another knew that a deadly enmity existed trom that moment, At the mock trial of Plummer, where he was honorably acquitted, on ac- count of Cleveland’s threats, Crawford was sheriff. This in- creased Plummer’s hatred, and it was only a short time until a sliooling afiray occurred, wherein Plummer’s right arm was disabled, and his marvelous skill and quickness with the re- volver ruined. However, he learned to shoot very well with his left hand. ; Plummer was Sheriff of Bannack, and afterward of Vir- ginia City, securing his election by a very potent method of ** pull-dozing,” and using his official character as a cloak for his misdeeds. He gathered about him a choice company of miscreants, and |hey made a business of stopping and robbing the stages, shooting the 6ccupants if they offered thie least re- sistance or were likely to proye troublesome afterward. Their arms were a double-barreled shot-cun, loaded with buck-shot, and two revolvers, and their method was to sur- prise the stage in some Canyon, order every passenger to hold up his hands by a formula garnished with oaths, and then one of the robbers would search the pockets and disaym the vic: 191 tims, while the rest held loaded pistols at their heads, Finally they began to murder miners in their cabins, shoot them on their claims, stab them in the dark, for the chance money that might be in their pockets, No one was safe for an instant. It was not known who was in league with the road agents and who was innocent. A word of threat against them, or a moyement toward investigation, only in- vited assassination, Law was null, justice was powerless. The revolver was the arbiter of all disputes. Something must be done. That which aroused the community to this necessity at last was atapid series of circumstances, beginning with a cold- blooded murder near Virginia City by George Ives, a miner, who had not always been a criminal, but had lately devoted his whole strength to robbery and shooting, As soon as Ives’ hiding-place was known, a party of men surrounded it in the gray dawn of the morning, and at the muzzle of the rifle took Ives from the rest and carried him to town. He was tricd before a jury, defended by lawyers, hung in the moonlight from the end of a pole. The turbulence and illy-restrained resistance of the mob at this execution, and some terrible outrages, inyolying the mas- sacre of whole companies of men, roused honest citizens to form themselves info a secret society for punishment. The idea was not an original one. Similar organizations for the preservation of law and order, whose tribunals were presided over by Judge Lynch, had purged California of lawlessness, and from them the Committee of Safety in Virginia City bor- rowed the name ‘‘ Vigilantes.” : The Vigilantes were made up of all classes of citizens— merchants, miners and professional men. Everybody who possessed any activity or lad suffered any grieyance were counted among these retributors, They had signs—a code of telegraphic signals—passwords and vouchers as to each other’s faithfulness. The whole order-loying community recognized the necessity of their terrible vengeance, and supported them in sympathy if not in deed. In general the members of the committee were not known, and details, chosen by the gen- eral body, were assigned to the making of certain arrests and conducting the inevitable execution in as quiet and disguised & manner as possible. The effort usually was to hang their captive before he suspected that he was a prisoner, allowing no time for any plan of rescue or escape to mature. If their justice hac the terror and swift surprise of a lightning-stroke, their work was guided by fair judgment and restraint on the whole; and when one thinks how many lives wefe at their mercy, and richly deserving their punishment, and considers how few comparatively were. sacriticed, he will believe that more moderation than could be expected characterized their proceedings. When the hand of the Vigilantes began to be felt in Vir- ginia City, the desperadces were alarmed. Here was a de- termined check to their lawlessness, against which their fury was wasted. They fled, and néws came of the plagne of their presence in other camps. The Vigilantes were not thus to be foiled, and ‘‘ scouts” of determined men started in all directions after the miscreants. An armed police patrolled the territory, and no mining camp or isolated ranch or moun- tain cabin was obscure enough to hide these wolves of society. They suspected every man -to be a Vigilanter, were always prepared, and often were shot dead at last in def. ending them- selves, But, if possible, the pursuers captured and hung them—hung them from limbs of trees, all eeizing the rope to- gether and running the condemned men twice their height off the ground ; standing them on barrels and kicking the barrels out from under them the instant the noose was adjusted ; balancing a plank over a stone and playing a short game of see-saw, With a road agent for counter-poise ; suspending them four and five at a time from the rafters of new cabins, the gate-posts of corrals and the wheels of huge freight wagons; standing them on the tail-board of a wagon and driving out from under ; ‘seating them bebind a Vigilanter on horseback and putting spurs to the pony, who Spralg away with but one rider; holding them high in their arms and letting them drop as far as the hemp would allow. Such were some of the methods of hanging, but tle same irreyoca- ble fate resulted from all. Sometimes the ruffians would tremble, and plead and threaten in crazed and incoherent despair; prayer and menace alike unheeded by their stern captors. But ordinarily they died as they had lived. reckless of present or future, and pro- faning every ssniiment which men dcvem worthy of re. spect. ‘* Launch your —— old boat ; it’s only a mud-scow anyway,” ordered one as he stood on the shore of eter. nity. ‘Gentlemen, lm green at this business, never hay- ing been hung before. Shall I jump off or slide off?” Being told to jump he leaped into the air, as one steps from his ear- riage atter a morning ride. The road agents rarely buried their murdered victims; the Vigilantes usually left the malefactors hanging where they put them, allowing friends to bury them where they pleased Usually quiet and seriousness attended all executions, Spee- ators were always many, and sympathizers not a few ; but a guard of Vigilantes stood about the gallows with cocked re- volvers, and a movement in the crowd meant instant death, Once an outsider pressed against one of the guard, at the same time putting his hand in the bosom of his shirt. ‘! Take away your hand, please,” remarked the Vigilanter,"pleasantly, +‘ 7 want to shoot just through that middie button.” The hand came down, and the man kept his distance very carefully, On one occasion, however, the hangmen were enraged be- yond control. They went to the cabin of a Mexican named 199 FOREST AND’ STREAM, Joe Pizantbia, known and feared everywhere as the ‘‘ The Gresser,” His crimes were numberless and bloody. Con- cealing Limself in lus hut, he shot the two men who first entered the door, killing one—a very popular citizen—in- stantly, The Vigilantes retreated. They could see no mark, and were sure of death if they approached. A mountain howitzer was not far away, and while some guarded, the rest brought the canon, and with shells and round shot soon demolished the building—no reply coming from the concealed foe all this time. Two men ventured near, and at Jast inside the house. From under the ruins of the chimney, knocked to pieces by a cannon ball, peered the Greaser’s boots and by these they pulled him out. He was fatally hurt, but bis six shooter was by lis side, and as soon as he was free from the debris of masonry he reached for‘it. It was his last move. The man whom he had wounded at the door sat there waiting for him, and the Greaser’s body wa3 filledfwith bullets be- fore his head had been dragged out of the hole. It was like killing a snake, and it was little better than a snake they were killing. But this was not retribution enough. They hung the body up, drawing ull together on the rope as though the soul was slillin the mangled, inanimate form and could ap- preciate its agony, and fired hundreds of bullets into the riddled corpse, swayiny there so dreadfully. Then these were madmen cut it down, and setting a fire the ruined cabin cast the body on the blaze with savage glee and loud laughter at inhuman wit, as they joked about his fate. The pyre and body were consumed together. The smoke of the dreadful revenge was changed to azure mist in the purity of the upper air, and, sun-gilded, like the wreath curling from your own loved hearth. The avengers washed the blood from their hands ina limpid brook, which strove for miles to free itself of this stain cruelly imposed upon it. he sun sank gloriously bebind the purple mountains that seemed to blush at the memory of the sanguine sight they had looked upon, Darkness mercifully threw its mantle over the blood stained yalley, seeking to hide forever the scene the day had witnessed, and soften men’s hearts with its sweet influence. But the end was not yet. ‘he morning sun cast his first glances on the last scene in thisawful tragedy; and the worst, for it saw svomen washing the dead man’s ashes in the pans from which to-morrow they would smilingly offer draughts of milk or crisp and snowy biscuits, to saye the gold he might have in his pockets. Drop the.curtain. The in¢redible drama is ended. Just how many persons the Vigilance Committee at Virginia city and neighborhood found it necessary to put to.death I do not know. ‘There were several scores, and the rest of the villains fed. When Slade was hung the last support of out- Jawry gave way, aud the reign of terror was over. TheVigilantes slowly disappeared from view, but never disorganized, and every year since, even to the present week, has witnessed the assertion of their determined power in the form of secret warning to bad men whom the law would not or could not reach, which warnings, if not heeded, were followed by sud- den and merciless administration of justice—justice, not in the technical construction of statutes; nor, on the other hand, as aname to lide malicious vengeance, but in fact, and as a protection to a widely-scattered and weak population, for whom the wgis of government and law affords utterly inade- quate shelter from the assassin and thief, Ernest INGERS LL, 4+ OUR WASHINGTON LETTER. THE EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS—PENDING MEASURES FOR 1 PRESERVATION OF GAME AND FISH—THE GREAT FALLS FISHING CLUB—PROTECTION OF GAME IN VIRGINIA— RUEFED GROUSE SHOOVING, ETC., BYC. [PRomM OUR OWN CORKESPONDENT. | ) Wasuineton, D. C., Oct. 6, 1877, WS, the time approaches for the meeting of the extra session of Congress, Washington begins to have a ae lively appear- ance, Dut, as the columns of Forssr anpD STREAM are not given to politics, I do not propose to say anything about the work of the session or the anticipated wrangling over passing events. These beautiful autumn days bring too much pleas- ure to the sportsman’s heart to have him waste time in study- jng useless political schemes. The object of this journal is to encourage health-giying out-door sports and exercises, instead of devoting valuable space to praising or condemniug politi- cians and their measures. There are, however, two or three matters stowed away in the pigeon-hole in the capitol build- ing in which sportsmen are interested. I refer to the bill to prevent the useless slaughter of buffaloes within the territo- ries of the United States; another for the preservation of game; for the protection of birds, aud in relation to dogs in the District of Columbia; petitions from the Legislavures of Maryland and Virginia favoring an appropriation for the erec tion of a fishway at the Great Falls of the Potomac ; resolu- tion of the Senate instructing the Committee on Commerce of that body to inquire into the extent and condition of the sal- mon fisheries on the Columbia River in Oregon, and Washing- ton Tertitory, and to report such measure as may be expedient and proper for the regulation of such fisheries and the artifi- cial hatching of salmon in that river. These, with various other measures of a kindred nature which have from time to time been brought to the attention of Congress, were referred to in detail in my previous letters, but lam sorry that I have not been able to note the passage of asingle act to carry any of these propositions into effect. As the coming session will he a long one, there will be plenty of time to consider these matters, and it is to be hoped that persons interested in the passage of good and wholesome laws, haying in yiew the mul- tiplication of fish, protection of game in the Territories and District of Columbia, over which the National Legislature has supreme control, will urge upon Congress the necessity for such laws. THE GREAT FALLS FISHING OLUB, an organization of gentlemen formed for the purpose of en- joying the bass fishing of the Upper Potomac, having plenty of boats and ample facilities for the sport, haye had poor suc- cess this season, although it numbers among its members some of the most expert anglers of this vicinity. One drawback has been the muddy condition of the riyer which has prevailed during a greater part of the summer, Mr, Oppenheimer, one ‘of the oldest members of the club, who has probably taken more bass during the past ten years than any other angler of this district, in a recent conversation with your correspondent, expressed the opinion that the bass bite slowly now on ac- count of the great abundance of minnows in the river, upon which they feed, and therefore are not tempted by the sight of alive minnow ona hook, The largest fish taken by him this season was with a crawfish bait, but there is great difli- culty in obtaining bait of this character. This gentleman also declares that experience has taught him that bass feed extensively on moonlight nights, and are not apt to bite rayenously upon the days succeeding such nights. At the Point of Rocks, one of the most desirable fishing places on the river, he only captured three during one day, and he at- tributes his poor success to the bright moonlight night which preceded the day’s fishing. On another occasion, in company wit Mr. John Hancock, also an experienced angler, he fished at a less desirable point during a cloudy day succeeding a dark night, and the two captured seyenteen bass, some of them weighing three anda half pounds. The club now has its headquarters at the seven locks, about a mile above Cabin John Bridge, and eight miles above Georgetown. Their fayo- rite fishing place is at the foot of what is known as Stubble- field Falls, and in the waters for a mile below. Within the past ten days the bass began to bite more lively, and our anglers were anticipating fine sport this month; but the yery heayy rain of Thursday last has caused a freshet in the Poto- mac, and there is no prospect of any fishing for two or three weeks yet. GAME PROTECTION IN VIRGINIA. During the approaching Virginia State Fair, which opens at Richmond on Tuesday, Oct. 30, a convention will be held in that city for the purpose of securing concert of action throughout the State toward the enforcement of Jaws for the protection of fish and game. I notice the Alexandria Gazette recently published the new game law, prefaced by the state- ment that information had been received from numerous cor- respondents in different sections of the State, and from several in the counties adjacent to that city, that, either from igno- rance or a bold contempt for the authority of the State, it was a dead letter and its provisions were utterly disregarded, and that in consequence thereof game of all sorts in Virginia will soon be classed among the things that were. The Fish and Game Protective Association has been in existence about one year only, and, through its efforts, wholesome game laws were passed by the Legislature at the last session. It is to be hoped that the approaching convention will arouse an in- terest in these laws throughout the State, and adopt such measures as will secure their prompt enforcement, In an ad- dress issued by the association to the people of Virginia, they first Speak of the public mind haying become quiet thro ugh the restoration of good local government to. the several States o£ the South; the universal desire throughout the Old Do- minion to get the State in a shape to be attractive to other people as wellas valuable to her own citizens, and say : ‘©The space of a single generation, or century in fact, is a trifling: element in the life of a people; yet we, in Virginia, but three hundred years old as a community, have dealt with the bounties of nature as if a posterity were wholly denied to us. Our timber has been wasted in the most reckless manuer, and no care taken to preserve our oysters, fish and game. As to fish, ex-Governor Seymour, of New York, was not far wrong when he said-: ‘There is more nutritious food in an acre of water well stocked with fish than in the best wheat- growing farm in the State of New York.’ And as to game, aside frem the pleasure of hunting, it is impossible to estimate fully its value in the destruction of the msect enemies to our cultivated crops.” The people are urged to form game protective associations in their respective counties for the purpose of aiding im the enforcement of the laws, as the work must be done by associ- ated action to be effective. The association dogs not presume that the laws now in force for the preservation and protection of fish and game are perfect; nor can they be made so with- out an interchange of opinion representing all portions of the State. They express the hope that the creation of associations working together will go far toward an arrangement of these laws ona basis that will insure the greatest good to thé great- est number; and in conclusion say: ‘‘ When we consider, aside from the reasons set forthin the foregoing address, the additional attraction to immigrants, presented by woods well stocked with game and streams with fish, we at once see how worthy the objects herein ex- hibited are of the very best efforts we are able to put forth to compass them.” As many sportsmen of this city, Baltimore and Philadelphia do their fallshopting in Virginia, it will be well for them to remember that partridges cannot be shot from aud after the Lith of October asheretofore, The close season under the new law does not expire until the first of November. It is made unlawful to kill, capture, offer for sale, or buy, any partridge (Ortyz virginianus) between the first day of February and the first day of November, under a penalty of $10 for each offence, the offender to he imprisoned until the fine is paid, providing the term of iinprisonment does not exceed a period of thirty days. The close season for ruffed grouse (Bonasa umébelius) expires on the first of August, and they can be killed from that time until the first of February. For woodcock ( Pkilohela minor) it expireson the first day of July. Water-fowl cannot be killed between the first day of April and the first day of September, except the summer duck (Aza sponsa) and sora (Porzana carolina). Wild turkeys (Melea- gris gallopavo) cannot be killed between the first day of Feb- ruary and 15th of October. The law also forbids any one killing or capturing deer within the State between the 15th day of December and 15th day of August. In Alexandria a game protective association has recently been formed and is now doing good work. One of the papers of that place in speaking of the association says : ‘“The number of pot-hunters from Washington, who invade the fields and marshes of this county, have made the organi- gation of this society necessary. It proposes to see that the zame laws are strictly enforced.” PHEASANT OR BUFFED GROUSE SHOOTING in Virginia frequently affords good sport, as they are cuite plentiful in some portions of the State. Being exclusively a woodland bird it finds many localities in that State congenial to its habits. As an article of food it cannot be surpassed by any other bird of this section, and just at this time they are in ex- cellent condition. Under the new game law aboye noted the close season expired on the 1st of August, though they have not yet been hunted to any extent, Like many other game birds ruffed grouse are known by different names in yarious districts where they are found. In the New England States it is always called a ‘‘ partridge,” while in this section it is known as “pheasant.” Along some portions of the Alleghany Mountains where it is plentiful the latter appellation preyails. I think if is found to a limited extent only in the south and west. It is a constant resident of the places which it frequents, always seeking the interior of forests and being exceedingly fond of the rocky sides of hills and mountains in many cases inaccessible to the sportsman. It is said that the bird some- times frequents low lands, but I haye very seldom noticed them in such places, Late in the fall, after cold weather had been experienced, I have found them upon hillsides with a southern exposure, especially when thickly covered with trees and bushes. They evidently seek such places for win- ter quarters, as the cold blasts of that season cannot reach them there, and it is in such localities that they often build their nests and breed. he flight of the pheasant when dis- turbed is very rapid, and it requires an expert marksman to bring them down. It is not often that a shot can be had at them in the open, and the dense undergrowth of their favorite. haunts frequently obscures them from yiew after they have taken wing, the whirring sound made by the bird in its flight being the only knowledge the sportsman has of its presence. They fly somewhat similar to our partridge by a continued beating of the wings, and then sail along balancing the body in the air. Vhe loud whirring sound produced by the ruffed grouse, partridge and some other kindred birds, when they arise, is only heard when they are frightened and forced to fly, but is never made when the birds move of their own accord from one place to another, as they can take wing on such occasions as gently and quietly as any other member of the feathered tribe. The sportsman always has his best chance to drop the bird when he first puts it up. Though it flies but a few hundred yards before alighting, when forced to take wing the second time it flies more rapidly and higher, besides the bird has a habit of hiding, and I believe it only takes wing when it can find no conyenient place to hide, as I have marked well the spot where the bird alighted but failed to put it up the second time after the most strenuous efforts. In this section the female makes her nest about the latter part of April or first of May, always on the ground by the side of an old log or at the root of a bush, and in this she deposits from six to twelve eggs. Like our partridge the young birds are able to run about almost immediately after leaving the shell, and when a week old they can fly a short distance. I haye heard that the nest of the ruffed grouse or pheasant is frequently raided by crows during the absence of the old bird, andall the eggs eaten. No doubt it is the case, as they are always on the lookout for such dainties. Foxes, weasels and hawks are all enemies to the bird and oftentimes destroy the mother and brood. The ‘‘drumming” of the ruffed grouse is a subject which has elicited a good deal of discussion among orniLhologists, and I believe the question is yet unsettled as to how the bird produces this sound. Audubon states that it “ beats its sides with its wings in the manner of the domestic cock, but more loudly and with euch rapidity of motion after a few of the first strokesas to cause a tremor in the air, not unlike the rumbling of distant thunder.” Wilson, in his American Ornithology, sub- stantially corroborates the account of Audubon, but does not say the birdstrikes its body with its wings, though he probably means to convey that impression. Nuttall’s description is similar to that of Audubon, and he distinctly states that the bird *‘ beats his sides with his wings with such accelerating motion after the first few strokes as to cause the tremor de- scribed which may be heard reverberating in a’ still morning to the distance of from a quarter to a half a mile.” These statements were the accepted quthority upon this subject until : within a few years past, and if is now claimed by several writers that the noise is produced, not by the wings striking the body, but by their rapid motion just as those of the humming bird when hovering over a flower, Others argue that the noise is caused by the backs or exterior sides of the wings striking each other as they are forcibly rais2d over the back of the bird. I have never been fortunate enough to ob- serye the movements of the bird when so engaged sufficiently to say which of the above theories iscorrect. The drumming, which beyond a doubt is the love call of the male, often leads to his destruction, as it enables those who have no conscien- tious scruples against killing birds during the breeding season to mark well their location, and often killthem. It is during this season that the males become so pugnacious, and often haye ~ severe encounters caused by their jealousy. The recent disastrous fire at the Patent Oflice building, which destroyed so many valuable models exhibited there as a monument to the inventive skill of the American people, did not reach those relative to fire-arms, gunpowder, fishing implements, etc., which fortunately were arranged in the East Hall, which was sayed from the flames. ‘There are great numbers of models pertaining to fire-arms, ordinance, etc., which form an interesting exhibition, and their destruction would haye been an irreparable loss. ® Kh, 3B. i OUR LONDON LETTER. Lonpon, ExeGianp, Sept. 12, 1877. RIM old London, with its fogs and smoke, is deserted by the feau monde. The main streets and thoroughfares wear a tume, lifeless aspect ; the Park makes scarcely an vffort at style and ¢on—in short, ‘‘ the season” is over, And where has all this gay life disappeared to? The numberless country seats haye-received the greater portion by far, while numbers of rich families, without this luxury, have, for the sake @f fashion, sought the continent, there to sojourn for the dull London months, and toreturn again at the approach of spring. The titled gentry and Honarable M. P’s. are at present en- gaged in waging indiscriminate war upon the grouse and part- ridges o’er woodland and lea, and the reports incoming from the different game counties indicate good sport and fair shoot- ing. Perhaps a short review of out-door sports in England, culled from thecolumnsof Zhe Field, may be of interest to the patrons of Forrest anp Srream three thousand miles away. Ihe Field is the best of London sporting chronicles, and is not devoted to the turf only, but yields some space to almost every branch of manly exercise. ‘-Bell’s Life” is ' authority on matters pertaining solcly to the turf, and wastes little space on minor matters. Glancing over a copy of the Feld, the last issued, Sept. 8, we notice few items of interest to the American reader. Going back a week, we find much readable matter, and a more attractive sheet than the present issue. The first thing that strikes the eye is a short article on Fal- conry, descriptive of a ‘* stud of hawks” now on exhibition at Alexandra Palace. The revival of falconry in England and the placing of the sport upon a secure footing, seems to be taking a definite shape. Efforts have been made in years past to this end, and in 1871 an attempt was made to establish a ‘© Central School of Falconry.” This plan has of late been re-agitated, and the sporting journals are doing all they can to aid in the revival of this delightful, but till lately, obsolete, sport. We appenda short account of the present exhibition clipped from the Field of Sept. 1:— «The recollection of the efforts then made seems now to have been revived, forat the Alexandra Palace at the present time there is on view as fine a stud of hawks as oae could wish to see. The stud von- sists of two Norwegian jerfalcons, four Norwegian goshawks, three Freuch goshawks, two lanners, sixteen peregrines (seyen young and Nine old bird-), three hobbies, three sparrow-hawks, and ten merlins, besides nine cormorants trained for fishing. Whe quarters assigned to them in the grounds of the Palace are not only very picturesque, but are yery fairly suived to their requirements; and when it is stated that they are under the care of the experienced Scotch falconer, John Barr, it wiil be understood that they are properly looked after. The owner, & Well-known amateur falconer, in alowmg the birds to be “on view” for some weeks, has, we believe, made it a condition of their loan to the Palace management that there shall be no attempt at exhibiting falconry, strictly so termed, within the Palace grounds, He has con- sented, however, to their being publicly ‘flown tothe lure ’—a very pretty sight, 10 which we shall allude anon, in which the marveious quickness and power of wing of these noble birds are thoroughly dis- played. ‘To those who are at all curious to see irained hawks, and ex- ainine and compare the various species which are employed for taking different ‘ quarry,’ a visit to this collection will prove most instructive. ‘‘Leaving the terrace and walking down to the Japanese Village, a group of picturesque wooden buildings and yerandas in the Japanese style, the visitor passes througha wicket gate, and straightway finds him- self in view of the birds, the majority of which are on their blocks upon a sloping grass bank, enjoying, withoyt their hoods, the afternoon sun. The larger birds, as the peregrines, lanners, and goshawks, are on wooden blocks, to which they are secured by a leash through their jes- ses (the short leathern straps which are fa-teued to their legs); but the smailer kinds, as merlins, hobbies and sparrowhawks, are perched npon javeried flower pots, which answerthe same purpose and are much more portable than the heavier blocks. Some are dozing on the perch, others are disporting themselves on the cool grass at the fulllength of their tether, er ‘tiring,’it may be, ona pigeon’s wing; while in the background, under the shade of the trees, sit nine cormorants, grim aud weird-like as we have seen them on the rocks at sea, watching in- “tently with their keen and crueleye every moyement of the appioach- amg visitor, ‘The coup d’ceil presented by this group of fifry odd birds, _ posed in every conceivable attitude, and clothed in various shades of ‘soft gray and brown plumage, is picturesque in the extreme, and even those who are not ornithologists cannot fail to: admire the sight, “among the peregrines the visitor will notice two Irish birds, others eerrora Lulworth on the Dorsetshire coast, and the rest from Falcons- waerd in North Brabant, a locality long celebrated in the annals of fal- “sonry for itg hawks and mative falconers. A noleworthy bird is ‘Hm. FOREST AND STREAM. grine ever known in modern times. “The ‘quarry’ Howu at with these peregrine may be partridges. wild ducks, plovers, and 100ke, and when opportunity serves, and the hawks have been properly entered, a good flight may be had ata heron. Part- ridges, ays an enthusiastic modern falconer, are the modern game- hawker’s principal quairy, and are flown at in the same manner as grouse, They haye, however, an awkward habit of taking refuge in hedges, banks, or the slightest possible covert, and very cleverly too, 80 that it is most desirable 10 meet with them on open ground. Gtourd whereon stone walls take the place of liedges in these days of inclos- ures, is therefore not to be despised ; but for English partridge hawk- ing there is no place like the glorious arable downs of Berkshire and Wilts.” Turning again to the last edition of the paper we see much space devoted to angling. The devotees of the rod are having grand salmon fishing in the north; fancy killing a 36 ‘pound fish with arod! The unusuully severe weather in the north of Scotland is putting a damper upon the ardor of many of the gentlemen, however, and they are returning discusted. It is nearly a fortnight ago that the snow covered the Gram- pian hills, and this is very unusual, as the fleecy mantle holds off generally until the middle or later October. Great com- plaint is heard on all sides of the searcity of partridges. The season opened on the ist inst., but only moderate bags have as yet been made. Thisis owing to two things: they say the continuous wet weather of the spring and sommer has killed innumerable quantities, and then again the harvesting in Ens- land is so late this year that much of the corn is still standing, thus preventing the sportsman from working out many other- wise fine stubbles. But what do the English call ‘‘ moderate bags?” 180 grouse and two snipe! A. fair week’s shooting is thus recorded, 1,238 grouse and nine snipe. Grouse-shooling opened on the ist ult. and pheasant shooting is yet to be inau- gurated on the Ist prox. By the way, ea passant, there is, in this connection, something which may be useful for your wealthy readers to know, namely, that in certain shooting Jocal- ities of Scotland extensive moors with shooting box andevery- thing complete may be hired for the ‘‘season’’~six weeks or more. You become sole possessor during your tenancy, and the rent in most cases is amere song. I shall not have an opportunity just at this time, though pressed with numerous invitations, to give you an account of your correspondent’s own experience upon the English and Scottish moors, but on my return from the Continent may haye something of interest to say about pheasant shooting. Referring again to what was said above about hiring a moor, we may add that Banffshire, Scotland, is an excellent locality for this, as there are mary fine moors and the rents are low. The sporting papers here also fill their columns with reports of archery matches, lawn tennis (a very popular game with the ladies), golf (a game which the writer but imperfectly un- derstands), cards, chess, etc. Besides these, they give pages of cricket matches, turf notes, and other minor matters of which the American reader knows little or nothing about. Lack of space forbids the completion of this letter at present, and, with a sincere hope for the continance of your present prosperity, I subscribe myself Ramon. Tre GitMore’s GARDEN PreseNrarron.—There has been a great pother made over the money received from ihe pro- prietors of Gilmore’s Garden by the National Rifle Association as its share of the receipts taken on the night of the presenta- tion of the prizes. The daily papers have sought to turn it to sensational uses, and tallc very loudly and very ridicuously about money paid to the American team, failing meantime to give a complete and intelligible account of money matters be- tween the team of the National Rifle Association and the pub- lice So far as Gilmore’s Garden went the team did notreceive one cent of the money there collected. Small sums; we un- derstand, had been paid to members of the team as part pay- ment of their expenses of practice at Creedmoor, but this was entirely distinct from any question of success or failure. JPor several years past it has been the practice of the Nationa, Rifle Association to hire Gilmore’s Garden under the same conditions, and why it should now raise so much indignation on the part of the press it is difficult to undersiand. DEARBORN RIFLE CLuB Mrrerinc.—A three days’ tourna- ment of the Dearborn Rifle Clab of Chicago, at Stony Island near that city, occupying Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday of last week, gave the Western riflemen an oppor- tunity of showing their skill before the target, und affording gralitying proof of the hold rifle practice is taking in yari- ous parts of the country, The programme was 4 gocd one, and drew probably as able a concourse of riflemen, shooting under the modern system, as it is possible to gather in the Northwest. The weather was favorable, though doubtless there was liberal grumbling on this point. Besides a guod array of local talent, the international match was recalled by the presence of several members of the Imperial British Rifle Team, as well as by the attendance of a member of the American team. The first contest on the programme was the inter-State match, open to all teams. Distance, 800, 900 and 1,000 yards. Only three teams entered. Mlinois was represented by J. A. Schailer, George Willard, R. 5. Thompson and Walter Burnham, all of Chicago. J. W. Roberts was cap- tain of this team. Wisconsin was represented by a team from the Milwaukee Rifle Club. which consisted of J. M. Johnston, captain ; David Hill, E, Fielding and J. C. Wells. Michigan was represented by a team from the Jack- son Club, consisting of G. H. Wolcott, captain; J, T, Har rington, 5, 8. Levy and Ryd, Haire, press,’ a magnificent 014 peregrine, whose brilliant performances at the Inre before many thousands of peofile in the French capital, in 1875, | formed a frequent tovic in the néwspapers at that time. Mer owner considers thaf she is almost, if not quite, the finest an! fastest pere- 193 ng - The 800 and 900-yvards shooting was not unto the standard of our long-range experts, nor do we think it represents the fall skill of the men teking psrt ; but for this poor shooting the gusty character of the wind, which prevailed duripg the shooting, must be held resporsible. At 800 yards the Wis- cousin men secured a good lead, but a bad break in the 1,000 yards allowed the home team to carry off the honors of the match, Wisconsin falling in the second place, and ee steadily in the reur. The full scores were as fol- OWS: ILLINOIS TEAM, J A Schaffer. BS Thompson. 85354436 56 4—41 $5655454385 § 44 55334363 2587 44545553 5 545 3300000082058 3 4—¥6 6644563443545 3 4 88] TOtal......ye2s0 sich peetoe WOtaleveccs save weteeuues 1g IS George Willard. Walter Burnham, 00408233 3 5 5—26 64333545 4 p—39 254634235 5—as8 ) A 2 § 3 3—28 0448536296844 4 3-51 Pat a26 0034624505433 0 4-40 -.. 11h OUR She Asceen dh, Senses Wobifls:d053- bossa 0 be abo sie WISCONSIN TEAM, J M Johnson, E Fielding, 45435686 5448 256484945 5-299 534555233540 SAd5 445449 49 0803222538252 5 4-39 3230020402300 0 0-19 TOtaL ounces e ee seance cL Motaly sores, ees 10 David Hul. JCsWells. 445535445 544 SR5 4425 346552584 5—43 rhe 5333553443535 4 3—a6 0000008824503 5 399 Det Pree en Pe eee otal: a: $9 t Gude ayir On MICHIGAN TEAM, G I Wolcott. J T Harrington, 004454445 3-25 854 5 5 324455545 6-3 re ete ee 9304544435825 3—41 0554244322955 02 0_39 Mba). Ay tee codes acess Tak WOW ve gcoae es. tae ee ete 8 5 Levy. RJ Haire. - 544238232 4-39 O35435 3385454820 b—29 Lise eee gh ene 4225233243003 3 4-40 0052520032842 0 e—31 Tits arses macs OF ve pees -sL0D NOtale .ccesess >. e eT The other match of the day was at 500 yards, individu] shooting, two sighting and ten scoring shots, open to men.- bers of regular rifle clubs and associations. Two prizes were offered, ihe first being a silver pitcher, and the second asilver cup. The entries contuined several notable namcs mcluding Sir Henry Halford, the captain of the British team ; J. K. Millner and R. S. Greennill of the Irish team and F. Hyde of the American team. These crack shots were, however, defeated, the first prize falline to D. Hilfeet the Milwaukee team. The wind, which had troubled the shooters so badly on the long ranges, had somewhat sub- sided, _and the scores were correspondingly better. The following are the acgres: YET enene= Pa tee SSE ety Ip ayy i Gk Ga = H Fielding ........ signtattase eres Pete lo) sisiedis ato Fe e soied RS Thompson.... ae heed pa ad adil Tas one +6555 5 45 6 5 5—a9 J IX Millner ...... seereecrecsscsreeseeeed 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 OB BL4S George ‘Willard.... lee... ees weet 55 55 45 5 6 54g ¥ Hyde.....2... motets eee each teseeeed 5 5 5 5 45 4 5 54g AG AIPOTC,.0-. cs ceeee sees eee ee es cet BOO 4 5 5 OB 4 OS 5—4T Sir/Henty Halford... s,s encescepaenessc- 55 465 3 5 5 5 B Boat JOU PONDGON, ..- sec yee terse ernest 6 BS 5 6 fF 5 6 4-47 HESS Gre@nhillacelae vac cae sana Five oes 3455655 6 3 4 5—d4 It being a tie between Fielding, of Milwankee, and Thomp- son, of Chicago, for the second purse, they shot off, the former winning by the following score: ; : Wielding..........,.-56 5 & 5—20 Thompson........... 5 6 6 The second day of the meeting saw more shooiing in the contest for the Dearborn Club Cup. The wind was steadier and less strony: the sky cloudy, but light good. Four teams were made up for the match, The learborn Rifle Club impressed Sir Henry Hal- ford into their ranks, making up what they styled a British— American team. The ‘Trish contingent,” of the Imperial team, united with Frank Hyde in forming an Irish-Ameri- can team, while the Wisconsin and Michigan teams stood as * on the day previous. The result was an easy victory for 4—19 long-range Challenge the Irish-Americans on the following score: o IRISH-AMERICAN TEAM. J K Millner. R § Greenhill: 55555435458 54 4 4=66 2544245344533: 56 $5554445228544 360 244055454348 R880 4226555338585 5 5 562 5043404535536 55—56 Pint TyL erysulor deci ra =e 160 eX BPR eT Win Rigby. Frank Hyde, 2324245445335 5 5-56 0384565545388 5834524244555 54-60 45595455894 ena ne 2340850432655 5 5—S1 3333253808455 44 5—59 Total... aR Antone eet ligy iS LOL 6 ee eae eeee eras et BRITISH-AMERICAN TEAM, RS Thompron Sir Henry Halford 4555545556654 5 5-67 3345450459895 4 5— 2552455455553 5 5—f5 BU05S88 448054 6 Orne 8952455554555 5 5-68 4548322334455 4 3—54 Sister cee. CET See fs 200 Polety Se Al ates eee 157 O C Blackmer. George Willard. 8233844424433 3 3-48 83303555453453 453 440500039435 46 3-42 Legs eh bas Roatan 0253555343433 40-19 40-20053000000 04-18 Otal wes sveiv-caseeaseee 139 Total....... SNOEPA sn. br 120 WISCONSIN TEAM. Dayid Will. J M Johnson, 6455554535454 5 465 4544535554444 354364455355 3 4 0—as 344523 95565644620) 2532530555333 55-19 0030045454333 5 0-38 ORRIN Te otis ate Total... of opel hee eee tee JC Wells. E Fielding 0554544384544 35—55 25385584534 r 250280453445295 5-49 2593533508 6040 ce 4236405545434 4 0-51 0005052248000 3 0—94 CNS aN eft hee ce AED Gale: Jos, Se A ian MICHIGAN TEAM, GH Wolecott- J T Harrington. 253545543556 55 465 5254553935 = 3243502345344 4 5—51 04455833 bo gE ee 8652384435545 4 5—60 3055353320443 3 0-43 Parada sek ee he 176 7) 152 8 erie ms RJ Haire 42250453043242 5-46 2334455354256 25—5 2432525053223 03-4 949440000488 96RO 0000005333538 20 ¢—98 POO050842334554 3 POR. i e:ae Web pases eeceste soll Total. ....2.. obey Seat Sue weather Was more favorable for the third and closing 194. FOREST AND STREAM. eg SR day of the matches. The first shootmg was at 1,000 yards, a badge costing $100 being offered for the bast individual score, to be held by the wmner for one year, subject to the challenge of the members of any regular rifle club or asso- ciation. The entries were Sir Heiry Halford and A. M. Fraser, of the international team; Frank Hyde, of the American team; R. J. Haire, 8. 8. Levy and G. H. Wol- cott, of the Jackson (Mich.) Club; John Johnston and H. Fielding, of the Millwaukee Club; J.W. Roberts, Walter Burnham, J. A. Shaffer and A. G. Alford, of the Dearborn Club. In addition to the badge, three prizes were offered, amounting to half the entry money. Frank Hyde won the badge and first money, BE. Fielding the second, aud A. G. Alford the third meney. The following was the score: Hyde, 79; Fielding, 75; Alford, 74; Sir Henry Halford, 7; Shaffer, 72; Wolcott, 73; Haire, 64; Johnston, 59 ; Fraser, 59. Halford made one bull’s-eye on the wrong target, scoring a miss. The wind varied from ten o’clock tol o'clock. The next shooting was a short-range match of 300 yards, for all. comers, off hand, two sighting and ten scoring shots, The first prize, $25, was taken by Millner, who scored 42. Sir Henry Halford, with a score of 39, took the second prize, $15, aud Mr. Shaffer, witha score of 38, the third prize, $9. New Yorr—Gilendrake Range, Oct. 5.—The Fifth Division of N. G. 5. N. Y. fired its third annual division match over the Glendrake Range to-day. Three out of the four organi- zavions in the command paraded short teams, the Twentieth Battalion having but eleven men, the Twenty-seventh Regi- ment having but nine men, and the Sixteenth Battalion only six mea. Under a strong wind the team scores suffered, and stood as follows: 200 Yds. 300 Yds. 500 Yds, Totals. Twentieth battalion...........6 scree 197 B05 143 545 Twenty-first regiment... 184 164 190 538 Twenty-seventi resiment.,-.....-.... 200 148 159 467 Sixteenth battasion, .. cee esses ener 162 127 79 368 Mertine or tHe Stxrm Dryrston.—A very pleasant time was had at the meeting of, the Sixth Division Rifle Associa- tion at the Hast Syracuse ranges during last week. In the short-range match, James Larned took the first prize, with a score of 29 out of a possible 35, and with a close list of com- petitors as follows : : @. Warmed... el. oes en wees 29: CURA Meristess. cet © See Poy pent 4 ey MeUarieh.ts tee. oe woot 29 DS Bartons....0c. --26 Lite tip a hie SRE RS Sea oo .28 EA Sweeitenham .,............ 21 P H Stafford............ 9S Wa IPD Yi cc as oy cwdacnieane vate s Lh P Birehmeyer..-.. BAe Gas Tey) RS oS Ny oad es a oe ert A Sereda O G Jones........... eral nic OLA VV ET CHI Ue taiem i has alees BAourwaces 424!) Pl’ Perkins, .. M I Nicbul80n . ye pees. eee were oO AY Altman... @ A Morris .: J Rowley..... C Tallady. H Warwer.......- euveuy G White... MJ Blakeley ....-. A E Osbor C Van Orden...... M Hines. .--. cee gees ee cee c erence d Pivary..-.....-. DUT ETUGGs ys saae ate ~es OA Cleming..2 5. ....05 ¥ B Chapman.. -..-...--. is NOLDODic-se er vee : Olt bp ele sa een hele sealer DY OSHC Dawes vars dee esc eae OcOs MWelVWOCNICI in. pio. oe Sythe pas cletale 24 DBO SLOV RG oleae cc ne hee tes PASE SLD able 784 HR OS MP es Ad ee 20 The most important match of the meeting was the Sixth Division National Guard match, for teams of nine from each regiment, battalion or separate company of infantry, each troop of cavalry and each battery of artillery in the Sixth Di- vision. The victory went to the Forty-ninth (Auburn) Regi- ment, beating their friends of the Forty-eighth (Oswego). Regiment by one point, although the latter put two teams in the field. ‘he scores ran as follows: Forty-ninth Regiment Team. ¥orty-fourth Battalion. 209 500 ‘TH 200 500 Tl HA Vao Guilder,...21 18 39 C Van Orden........16 21 38T Jd Rowley...--..-....19 20 39 F Holmes..........2+19 16 oD PH Stafford.........2U 18 38 RW Phelps.......... ID ity 5 FA Wright... .-.... 1T 17 384 DM Worden.........19 12 81 OWN Vatladay.....-.-20 18 384 MD Hines.......... 16 15 31 M Keeuy: eo. 3. ne. - 0 SUR Ai WBZ a GAT CO vitiew ne reson = aby 30 WM Birby....-..... WwW d4 31 DiIl Ogden meee iy © IS Jd © Reamer,.-..--. «1% 9 95 J H Pisary,..........14 13 27 J MeCartin..-..,....16 6 22 MJ Blakely.........18 0 sts TD ODE phe 5 oct ien gees etrems oi 296 Abo 445 eA Aarancsso 278 Forty-eighth Regimeul—2d Team. Vifty-tirst Regiment Team, aS Barton -.,......19 23 42 Col R Grilfin.....-...18 17 35 «OC ¥ Houghton 22 37 AH McElroy ........18 14 32 Jd Hardin. 16 35 H Connors,..,.......18 15 23 OA Barton 13 33 EF W Gardner .. utd 14 27 SIS MEL Balle selec 14 32 J A Nichols 13 14 Qi STL Wood....---.--16 15 31 U Reéigel.... Mes 2 Ii -L L Baroes..........15 15 30 od Hecken....-<. ana 4 13 G White... sees e ies 19 it 3 W Van Pelt..... PP ypll 2 13 A Gurtis. ........-...18 13 26 HD Kendall......... 9 0 t) THOU ss wen ante Debate dears tPeoD. MANGHEDL.. ste oy Aare acti gia efe taste ote tL The cavalry match, open to teams of five, was won by the Yates Dragvons by an easy victory over the separate troop, Twenty-fourth Brigade. Heiverra ys. Zerrmer Riry Cxovs.—Monday, Octoher 1, wasa day of great interest among the rifle clubs of New York, as the Helvetia Rifle Club held its annual Schuetzenfest at Schuetzen Park on Union Hill, The shooting commenced early in the morning, but all interest centred in the match be- tween the rival clubs, each of which entered a picked feam of fifteen. Distance 200 yards, ten shots each, giving a possi- ble 250. HELVETIA, R Faber ... 92 8 18 .8t FG 22.92 23 24—213 Ph Kiem. 18 21 yt 81 8 21 BU 20 283—209 A Knoeppie.-. gy Of 16 82 21 24 20 18 sr—208 R Lewis. 92 89 38 91 9 82 IW 18 28-196 P Meyer.. B1 19 «69 «©6186 «680 08282 Bk 186 BP Landolt Tay TE aN Ne is beh ale Pa §—183 A@QUellwig...--.6 Iv 42 [8 94 25 G6 15 88 d3—175 WW Fiiedner.......18 17 12 18 22 21 § 23 1D 2i—1i9 JD MYON, oo eres e este Bie 2) 920 16. Az 12 Gay 20 20 a= V2 J Acschhach .....-.. i7 42 91 99 18 21 16 IT 10 idy¥—160 John Rein ......---+ Os 20) 19 18 0 23 31 15 22 19160 TEN ENE Puen oe ar een 0 2 92 280 It 19 16 7 ds ds—158 iL Dreyer. pug. 20+ “G12 e318) a ne is Sa iai JJ Pobler, ih die 0 <8 ob 10 24 16 19) Gi ise Fred Kessler. Pit: ete °° 250 W60pe20) eft i | vo. Pees Average, 17.2635. Grand Total. ..,,.-..ese-- een eeseeeeseeeeen se es 2088 ZETTLER. 1 Kliesrath..........19 22 22 19 93 AT 24 20 20 23—203 M b&b Engel. 19 Yt BL 28 25 20 12 21 22 1i—24 W Kiewu..-. 90 49) #4 31 8S 21 16 dr “RO. 21—202 sree 20 «618 9 tS ON 21 16. 24 28 19 —193 Li Bard..-... Aaa ieee: 90 984 38 92 Is 16 14 2% 20 19—T188 GG Aettler.........-. 16 14 #413 #280 28 82 80 22 dd 15—152 B Zeiiler....--...... BS Wd 17 “We Ue 20 die 625-7 12-—Is1 P Henning...-.- lj 10 #8 13 20 24 20 22 {13180 TAM Meee fee eB 1S da If “984 ne § 19 § 22-164 OMNGEO ee seteeeseb) td. 10 FS) A Th Whee a8) 23—1°0 VL Beckwith.......9 16 23 16 24 17 Q Bf 21 12—159 ‘W Pattersoi’...-+----0 15 22 93 ¢4 20 13 0 OS i0—I5s ML Riggs..-.4 «-.-15 22 10 8 21 23 15 Js 0 16-154 SS PAH. ved cere-seesk0 ey i RR OS gt 4 17—1s2 GA‘Schngrmap....8 8 7 18 6 20 15 di 22 H—1s Average, 17.20. Grand total...... se. cek eee eee cece econ ee eB, D80 The scores are vety good, the Helvetias being the winners by eight points, or one-twentieth in average, yet it will be no- ticed this team scored but a single centre, while their op- ponents scored three. . Crrrpmoor, Oct. 6.—Last Saturday, at Creedmoor, but one match was on the programme, and that for long-range riflemen, being the seventh competition for the Sharps $250 gold prize. ‘here were eleven entries, and, with raw, cold weather, gusty, unsteady wind, but medium scores were made, as follows : ~ W M Farrow. Isaac L Allen. BS554555645655 5 s—%0 455554554845 05 5-66 0753455385655 95—01 8558355555555 5 669 5428455555454 5-03 4504545043242 5-51 Tt Ch Rr oe erty er E TS TRAE TR yy s)he petite, Eel) ’ C HE Blydenburgh. J P Waters. 5548255545565 5 5-68 4454533554553 4 564 $§5653855645655 5 3 5—t8 6385245225545 3 4—57 364806426445444 56 6454430458448 2 5—bd otal asa 0 tee 192 MOLLY ose stiensiueniee cas L7E Ii Fisher, F F Millen. 8644364554555 4 56 3343534323534 4 3—59 5945554555335 5 5—64 5345544453353 4—64 5355435533555 24-60 4552655533504 9-58 Total ..... hee ey eh otal... spoon yee 174 Lieut. S. S. Kneeland took the Irish-American Rifle Olub- Badge with 80 out of a possible 100, at 200 and 500 yards, while the Seventh Regiment Diamond Badge fell again to Corporal 7. W-. Linton. Morsemere, Oct. 5._-A match fora piece of silver plate was shot to-day, the conditions of which were as follows: Dis- tance 500 yards, fifteen shots, 11 inch cartons, counting six. The best four scores were as follows : AD Hodgman......... PTI Ny wore 566455466665 6 5—80 GT MOrs6e el = since treme ties cores 5555565355 65 66 6—S0 HJ Quinn......---.-.00. --505555664565 655 4 6—T6 C DUSSUDUrY. 2.20... s eee eeveeees--- 455565446565 5 5 G—T6 Creedmoor count three made 73 out of a possible 78. Under : Pp the rules of Y. R. A. Messrs. Hodgman and Morse must shoot off the tie. Connzcricur—Wew Haven.—The new range of the New Haven Association was formally opened on Thursday of last week. . Col. Smith, President of the organization, fired tke first shot. C. E. Fowler, Secretary, following with the second, while Treasurer Allen put in the third. The New Haven foot guard occupied the range during the day, and fired for’a gold medal presented by Lieutenant Allen, which was won by W. W. Deming, and a company medal won by EB. H. Morse. Massacnuserts— Walnut Hill, Boston, Oct. 6.—The last contest for the Sharps Creedmoor rifle took place at the range to-day, and resulted in Mr. L. L. Hubbard winning ihe prize, he having led twice before and six others haying Jed once each. Quite a gale prevailed. ‘The following was the score, the best possible figures being 50 : LL Huobbard...... 4 43 5 485 4 4 8 5-39 G L Witship........ 4444 3 4 4 4 3—38 TUT ATE Oo es Ee ae RF, Viasat che 43444 3838 4 4 4 4-37 D ‘Kirk Wo0d 2. cecesecess-ssee 43256 34 4 4 2-37 H P Souther..... pe eee he 44242344 83 4—5 SUB OPO ETE Feasts ould ites eee 4344444 4 4-35 Warouine Buiiets.—A clip from Rochester Sunday Herald in your last issue attracted my notice. I would add my testi- mony to suchfact. About ten years ago, at Cambridge, Mass., af a place calied *‘ Gallows Hill,” a few students were practi- cing with rifles, Springfield muzzle-loaders, war style, May- nard carbines. The range was about an average mid-range of to-day as nearly as I can remember. I was standing midway between the target, which was on the hill side, and the shoot- ers on the westerly side. The time was between 9 A. M. and noon, a fall day, with clear sun at the back of the shooting position, hence the light was almost directly in line of the yange. J noted the sound first of the passing bullets, then easily saw them with the naked eye in their course soon after leaving the guns to the striking point. 1 called three others to witness the same thing, which they did, and will so testify to-day if asked to do so. Now what wonder is herein con- tained? There are other instances in nature of just as quick vision as this of which no great notice is taken, and with a bright sunlight shining on a lead bullet it is not nearly as much of a feat as ou paper it may seem to be, this seeing a rifle ball fly to its mark. SaWBONES, Inver-State Maron.—The Pacific Life speaks out boldly for a modification of the terms of the Inter-State military match, which in its opinion is destined to become the great popular rifle match in this country, It insists upon a more difficult code of conditions; upon a more pretentious trophy, and particularly that the match shall be fought yearly in the State of the team holding the prize. In the course of an extend- ed leader on the matter, it says: The Nati nal Rifle Association has not risen to a just appreciation of the importance of thig match. The prize itseli is a paltry one, and the test of military maiksmanship presented in the conditioner are not sufficiently severe, Connecticut aud California are the only two States that have thus far deemed the match worthy of anything like at- tention. New York scratched a team together at the eleventh hour, aud NewJersey cent a scrub team across the Hackensack to show what poor rii@men are ber sons. : A There is one thing we regret about this business, and that is that Gen. McComb and his arsociates din not muke a bold stand at Creed- moor for & moditication of the terms of this match, at least in one essential particular—a modification that was sugyested here before the ervanization of Our team, ‘Vhe inter-State mitehes will not always be shot at Creedmoor, eyén though that range has*a decided lead at present over all others, The miitary rifle championship of the United Stites Siould always be shot for in the State where the trophy is held; Bod properly next year the match oughp to be shot in Galitornia. New York ean better afford to come to San Franci-co than we can to go to New York every year. Itis ridiculous to suppose that even our pride will proupt us to spend $6,()0 annnally to moulge in the vanity of defeating the representatives of a few other St-tes at the targets, and to help increase the gate money receipts al Creedmoor. To have se- cured a chavge in the conditions of this match would lave beena greater triumph for our team than thac they achieved im winning a prizé, the intrinsic yalue of which js much less than that of the tropny presented by the city of San Francisco to be shot for annualiy by our Fawn regimental teams, All the States which enter into next years contest shoud not only insist on changing the conditions of the match, by compelling it to be shot for annually on the ground of the victors, bub should, a8 del cately as pussibie, make some final disposilion of the “soldier uf Marathon,” and then subscribe for a prize worthy of such a coutest. provide for the distribution of a few thousand dollars 1m cash among thé bestindividua, marksmen in the match, and also require that 1ué unmber of distances shall be four—say, 200, 300, 500, and 600. yards. Tre Remexeron Ririe.—We print the following letter at the request cf a correspondent : BROOKLYN, uct. 2, 1877. Enirok Forest AND STREAM: Deay Sir—Referting to the extra:t from Mr. I. Wilfred Webb's letter, which appears in-your Jast issue, I should, perhaps, in justice to Messrs, Remington, have said that the rifle Mr. Webb praises so highly wasa Remington sporting rifle, 60-cal. shells, with 10 grains of powder. Mr. Webb, who is at Englishmau, nad the rife made to order just before starting on this trip, He declares himself ‘greatly pleased with if,” J, DUGDALE, —A new Duryea skirmish match at_ Creedmoor should be a very interesting affair, if judiciously carried out. Tse Carirorn1a Tram.—The California rifle team arrived home at San Francisco, and received a grand ovation at the hands of their fellow guardsmen. Gen. McComb's brigade patading in honor of the returning victors. The Hoodlums did not forget to cheer heartily. —The Adjutant-General of the National Guards, State of Connecticut, has authorized a chan ge inthe sights, ete., of the Peabody rifle, similar to that now authorized for the State Remington. —Sir Henry Halford has been elected a lif mb ; ape y a life member of the —General M. T. McMahon steps down and outas a di of the N. R. A. BP nt as a director —The directors of the Creedmoor range have, on motion of Col. Gildersleeve, emphatically prohibited any further pigeon matches on the ground. —Dr. Moro Morris. of the Seventh Regiment, is now the official surgeon of the N. R. A. Game Bag and Gur. GAME IN SEASON IN OCTOBER. Moose, Alces macihilie. EIk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis. Hares, brown and gray. Wild turkey, Meleagria gallopavo. Woodcock, Philohela Minor. Ruffed grouse, Bonasa wmbellus. Red Decor, Curiacus virginianus. Squirrels, red, ack and gray. Quail, Optye virginianus, Pinnaleid trouse, Cupido Cupidoniu Curlew, Numenius arquaria. Sandpipers, Vringane, Plover, Charadriine:. Willets. Godwit. a4 Reed or Rice Birds, Dolichonyx oriz- Ralls, Rallus virginianus, DOrUs, : Snipe aud Bay Birds. Wild Duck. Cariboo, Tarandus rangifer. ‘Bay birds ” generally, including various species of plover, sand- piper, snipe, curlew, Oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayovets, FAC ORIN under the group Limacole or Shore birds. Es" The frequent alteration of game laws makés such con- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when shooting on various kinds of game is permitted. We there- fore append the following table for reference : States | sritew se [Feuitest Grous®| Quail. Woolcock. a Ne ——— = — Tils.8. Sep 1 to Jan 15)Oct 1 to Feb1 INovd to Feb 1) Sept 1 to Jan 15 ind ...,/Oct 1 to Feb 1|Novi to Jan 1|/Nov1 to Jani) Julyl to Jan1 Iowa,..JAugi5to Dec 1|Sep 12to Decl Oct 1tosanl) Twyltoe Jan 1 Minn...)Aug14 to Oct!/Sep1 to Dec 1ljsep1 to Dew 1 Wis...,/Aug 16 toNovti | sep 15 to Jan 1/Sep 15 to Jan 1 Neb..../No Shooting |.0 Shooting. |No Shooting Kaus.,.{Aug1 tu Feb te [Oct1 to Jani duly 3 to Noy 1 July4to Noy 15 Na hestric- lions, SHOOTING IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, FT “OWARD the close of the last month, as the time drew on for ducks to wing their northivard flight, a party of four gentlemen, according to agreement, met at the picturesque Devil's Lake, Wis., for a brief hunting campaign in Southern Minnesota. The party were 8. H. Turrill, Esq., of Chicago; B. Kx. Cowles, and Harry C> Buckinzham, of the Cliff House, Devil's Lake, and a Lazy Vagabond from Chicago, whose name is suppressed out of regard for the others. There is this much to be said of these four, they were congenial, able to shoot, fish, row, or cook as occasion demanded, would sleep oi the soft side of a board, eat like epicures or starve like Indians, and ‘‘rough it?’ as the emergency demanded, Arriving at the Cliff House, under the o’erhanging rocks of Devil's Lake, the evening was devoted to the enjoyment of all the creature comforts for which this hotel is noted. The guns and other sporting equipage were carefully overhauled, and the dogs cared for. One of the latter was suffering from a severe cold in the head, and the grotesque manner in which h: tried to suppress his sneezes and snuitiles for fear he should be left behind, exhibited powers of decep tion worthy of a defaultine savings bank presid: nt. ~ At 3:30 0 clock next morning four sleepy hunters tumbled into their clothes and sat down to one of those breakfasts which tempt the appetites of the guests of the Cliff House, and cause 80 Many travelers to recall its model bill of fare. Indeed that breakfast came near Laving a most disastrous effect upon the prospects of the party, 1or the Lazy Vagabond straight way began to propose that they just settle down there and enjoy the good living for a couple of weeks, and then buy a couple of hundred ducks to show asthe trophies of their trip. He was kindly but firmly made to walk Spanish out to the railroad train just then arrived, and in five minutes more he was rush- ing along at the rate of thirty miles an hour, with a fragment of chicken in his hand and a bewildered look on his face - thenceforward he acted with great discretion, and never showed insubordination again. The route followed by the party was from Devil's Lake to Elroy, thence to Winona, Minnesota, and by the Winona and St. Peter Railroad to New Ulm, where they artived the next afternoon about ive o'clock. The Journey was through a beautiful farming country, where there was eyery indication of abundant crops and gvneral prosperity until Rochester was reached fifty miles west of Winona. ‘There the rayages of the grasshoppers be— gan to be plainly visible. Further west still there were many abandoned farms from which successive devastations had driven the owners, and in many piaces the country presented the appearance of an old worn-out track instead of a newly settled State. Indeed tha resemblance of some parts of the Shenandoah Valley and Western Virginia and other border States at the close of the Jwar was quite noticeable. It is said that farms with good improvements can hére be bonelt for €5 per acre. : , Arrived at New Ulm, the party immediately struck acrosg the Minnesota River, and spent a couple of hours in chicken shooting. ‘The sick dog was assigned to Harry and The Vagaboud, while the two seniors took the young dog, with many a knowing wink at their own shrewdness, But, alas fortheir scheme! the sick dog stuck his nose into the air, struck a wind scent, and went off ata 2:40 gait, while the pup was nosing around in the long grass a good qnarter mile from any chickens, and while the “young man,” as Harry was FOREST AND STREAM. 195 (A Ss he - _ a =e a . generally called by the farmers, and The Yagabond were emptying cartridges with a rapidity equalled only by the Turkish fire nt Plevna, the-elders were trying todind a sticl with which to lick some sense into their dog. But enough of this; the result of the afternoon’s tramp was only. thirty-four chickens, mostly brought down at very long range. The el- ders discoursed something in this wise : * That was a mighty pretty shot I made near the corner of that first cornfield, wasn’t it, Cowles ?” . *‘Yes; and do you remember the old hen I knocked over going past at such a long range?” “Oh, yes; that showed skill.’’ But when The Youbg Man and The Vagabond came in with _ the greater number of chickens, the elders struck up a regu- lar chorus about what ‘‘ luck” those youngsters had, §$o the lather started a mutual admiration society of their own, and got sa excited in bragsing about their crack shots that Cowles couldn’t stand it. ; ** Look here,” said he, ‘‘ I’ve kept count of the chickens you say you've lalied by most miraculous shooting, and, ac- cording lo that tally, you ought to have forty-seven. Now, as you brought in only eighteen, 'd like to know what you’ve done with ihe other twenty-nine.” It is always disgusting to have a mathematical man along on a hunting or fishing trip, for-he is sure to spoil the best stories told at the camp fire by bringing a lot of confounded figures to bear on the subject. It is not well to be too par- ticular at such times. That eyening the party returned to New Ulm. This town was settled in 1894 by the German Society of Turners, mostly from Cincionati. The founders, desirous of avoiding ehurch quarrels, tried to exclude all churches. The early deeds con- tained the condition that the property should never he sold nor leased to any church member; but it wasfound that these restrictions were impracticable, and they have long since been abandoned, A number of churches of different denomina- tions are firmly established in the town, In 1862 the town was the site of the well-remembered Indi- an massacre, in which a large number of setilers were wnex- pectedly attacked and slanelitered. Among the fearful inci- dents of the massacre, the inhabitants tell a story of a mer- chant named Merrick, at the iower Sioux Agency, who was said to be very avaricious, The Indians, believing that he had cheated them, were particularly bi(ter toward him, and took a striking and horrible reyenge upon him. His mouth was cuffram ear to ear, his jaws pried open, and he was then choked to death with his own money, gold pieces being thrust down his throat until death relieved him, They said, *“ Now eat gold; you love it so much—eat all you want; fill yourself with it.” It will be remembered that about thirty Indians were hanged for these outrages, and alarze number of others punished in other ways. In the vicinity of New Ulm there are few chickens and no ducks, owing to the long-continned dronght. Slouglis which are ordinarily several inches deep all through the summer, were now wholly dried up, no rain haying fallen for two months. Finally, by going down the Minnesota River, seven miles below old Fort’ Ridgely—now abandoned—game was found in abundance. ‘The river bottom was filled with par- tridges and the prairies were a.ive with'very wild chickens. They had alreary broken up their coveys and were ranning in tmmense flocks, some containing as many as {wo hundred birds. IHarlier in the season, before the coveys were broken up, the shooting would bave been unsurpassed anywhere in the world. At the present time, by means of their sentinels, they are able to keep at long range all the time, and only a quick, accurate shot with a long-range gun could get them. .And here, all joking aside, the skill shown by Mr. Turrill was exceedingly interesting, his shots being remarkably success- ful, but apparently so neat and easy that his shooting was an object of admiration to the whole party. Mr. Cowles was an excellent second, while the youngsters had plenty of fun, even if they dicl miss a good many birds, The party stopped at Mr. Newton’s, who was one of the early settlers, a whole-souled host, a hearty, strong-voiced Methodist, and a very shiftless farmer, with an indescribable - faculty for mis-using long words. Indeed he out-Partingtoned Mrs. Partington, until the party laughed till they ached, over interminable stories, which would haye been wholly devoid of interest but for his absurd misapplication of words. He owned a span of immense horses which were, if possible, even lazier than himself, and, while driving, his time was di- vided between singing hymns and prodding up his off horse, *‘John,” into,a jog trot. Whateverthere was about the farnt or buildings lacking or out of repair was. accounted for by Newton in one comprehensive word, ‘' Grasshoppers.” While some men are in the habit of attributing the misfor- tunes entailed upon them by their own laziness to ‘‘hard Juck,” he had a much more tangible excuse, and the grass- hopper served him as a sort of scapegoat upon which he could -lay all his troubles and retain a calm, unvufiied mind. About seven miles miles north of the Minnesota River at this point is a beautiful sheet of water called Clear Lake, about three miles long by two wide. At one end, where a smaller Jake adjoins it, there isa natural duel pass, which in season must be one of the finest spots for shooting water-fowl in Min- nesota. Indeed, this lake is a sportsman’s paradise, for, in addition to fine shooting, he can have gamy fishing—black bass and pickerel being quite abundant and eager. Here, in spite of the drought and warm weather, which combined to keep the ducks away, the party bagged about three dozen plump mal- lards without stirring away from one spot, the ducks falling on the narrow isthmus between the two lakes every time., After aday and a night at Clear Lake, passing the night in a hay mow, the party returned to Mr. Newton’s, where Mis. Newton was awaiting them with an excellent supper, which was heartily appreciated after a hard day’s hunt and lorg ride. Mrs. Newton was a bright, intelligent Swede, with more energy in her little finger than her husband had in his whole body; yet, she was very proud of his book learning and conversational powers (such as they were) and probably considered him vastly her superior, One more day’s hunt among the chickens and partridges. yielded about one hundred birds, and ihe party were then re- luctantly obliged to turn their faces eastward and leave this splendid hunting ground before the water-fowl shooting had fuirly begun; yet they had learned enough to pay them for their trip, to say nothing of fhe fun they had had. Itisa country swarming with chickens which are seldom shot at. and, during the covey season, two such shots as Messrs. Tur- ril and Cowles, with such an admirable dog Boh as the former owns, Gould hag two hundred birds without any trouble what- eyer; while later in the year the duck and goose shooting at Clear Lake will be perfectly fascinating, As the party of four left the cars on their arriyal at Devil's Lake, the Young Mar and The Vagabond paved their last joke by represe *iiraio the visitors at the Oliff House, who ; Mr. Edelbert Finney that doesn’t often oecur. thronged out to welcome them back, that the quantities of game which had been shipped back daily during their absence had been the trophies of their guns. But didn’t Turril and Cowles kill any birds?” they were asked. ““Oh! yes,” replied the Vagabond with a commiserating look, as if he did not wish to be too hard upon the elders; “yes, they did lill some, enough for our own meals. Don’t mention it to them, please, for they are naturally sore about It. , It is to be hoped that if Mr. Turril and Mr. Cowles should chance to read this letter they will appreciate the kindness of the above remark and remember gratefully . Tne VacaBonn. Chicago, Sept. 1, Massacnusurrs, Salem, Ovt, 5,—Gunning has been, owing to dry hot weather, rather scarce of late. Some coots have been seen off Emersons’ Rocks, Ipswich Bay, the past week, and the first, a cripple, was seen in Salem Harbor last week, Geo. Stone killed eight out of eleven blue-wing teal in Mill Pond this 4. wm. Pitman and Brother of Swamp- seott lately shot twelve black breast plover, with some other birds, on Lyon marches. TRAL. Salem, Oct. 8.—Reports from various parts of Essex County give the gunning as dry in the woods. Coots may now be found almost any day in the Bay. Some winters are around. Reports from the Cape, 7. ¢., Chatham, for the past two weeks have given but scanty returns. Small birds were numerous and are at present, and some large birds came along last Saturday. VAT. Plymouth, Oct. 5.—Coots not very abundant as yet, But few have been killed, Ruffed grouse and quail are abundant, however, and good sport is had. C A Strance Accmwernt.—On Oct. 4 an accident happened He, with Mz. Ansel Bartlett, of Wellingsley, Mass., were off Manomet, cooting, each haying a boat. While waiting for their game, they saw a fine buck whale playing seaward of them, which finally struck Mr, Finney’s dory just forward of amidships, throwing it into the air. When it struck the water, bottom up, Mr. Finney found himself sprawling on the whalé’s back, sun in hand, wherehe rode abouta minute, when the cetacean made a diye, drawing Mr. F. down with him. On rising he was rescued, after some difficulty, by Mr. Bartlett and a Mr. Holmes, who was an eye-witness of the whole scene. Hav- | ing Mr. F. safe, they put for the shore. fearing his whaleship might take a notion to repeat his joke on them. QuzEns Counry Hounps.—The experimental meet of the hunt tock place at Garden City, L. I., Oct. 4., and proved very successful. The first regular meeting was held yester— day, and others are appointed for the Wednesday and Satur- day of each week in this month and November. of service fo those desiring to camp out at least possible ex- pense : , . New Sityryva, Fla,, Sept. 21, 1877. EDITOR FORRBT AND STRHAM = T have had several letters from readers of your paper asking me as fo the best route to take to this section, and when to camp and how to live at Teast expense. First, come via C, 1. Mallery’s line to Jackson- ville, yia Fernandina; cabin passage from New York to Jacksonville, $25. Buy lumber to build a houze (same size as U.S, A. hospital tent) in Jacksonville, or Wait untll you get here, then send for what you want. Ten dollers will buy all you will need for house to live i, and copk and servants’ room. ‘The roof can be covered with palmetto leaves which make a light and impervious roofand cost nothing but gathering. Buy a camp stove will fixtures, Buy what groceries you may wantin Jackonsyille, or they may be sent for after arrival here, andcan also be brought here at a slight advance of Jacksonville prices. With rod and gun, a good cast net, and flat bottom host, you can live as well as you may wish for less than four dollars per week. Boat canbe bought here, Bring your cast net (six foot English net best), your fishiug tackle, etc. Iwill give to rentie- men sporfsmen a place to camp on the beach ridse opposite New Smyrna, orif they wish to combine fishing and hunting, 1 will give them localities where they can get plenty of wood and water without cost at my place, six miles south of New Smyrna, from which point they can get fish aud oysters, or deer, bear, turkey, spipé or ducks, Game Jaw is off, with plenty of good shooting now. The steamer Border City will be pnton the line between here and Jacksonville or | Pernandina on or before Nov. 1, 1877, without fail. Arvrancements will be made for through tickets from NeW York. Gero. A. ALDEN. Trxas.—The slaughter of buffaloes still continues without abatement ; one firm alone, at Fort Concho, has bought and shipped during the past season over one thousand hides, Henrietia.— Buffalo hunters report deer and antelope plenty fifty miles West of Henrietta. Onto—Ashiabula, Oct. 6.—Deer are occasionally seen in the county. Partridge plenty, and afford good shooting. Missourt—Osage, Oct. 4,—Thousands of squirrels are slaughtered all about here and in the vicinity of Gasconade. InuiNo1s.—Champaign, Oct. 3.—Chicken shooting in (his part of the State has been very poor, but quails are very plenty. We anticipate good sport among them after Nov. 1) B. MicuigAn—Ofivet, Oct. 4.—The late drought affected the duck crop, but since the great storm birds have become quite plentiful. Last night the belated traveler on the Marshall Road must have been astonished at the unearthly noises pro- ceeding from Pine Lake. ’I'was ducks, only ducks! Wood- cock are abundant; more so than usual. Can it be that the southern migration has set in thus early, that causes this sud- den eruption of these birds? Ruffed grouse, hares and tnr- keys are had by seeking. Quail scattering. The College is in full blast, and the youngsters haye furbished up all the old —General G. E. Spinner, late of U. 8. Treasury, has been | muskets, pot metal shot guns, etc., available, and neglect B. hunting in the Adirondacks, Notwithstanding his seventy- five years he climbs mountains, walks, camps out, and hunts with all the energy and vigor of youth. —-The woods along the Deleware are teeming with partridges and small game. Deer in that vicinity are more numerous than they have been for several years, Pryysyivanra.—Sharon, Oct. 8.—The best bag on the opening of the grouse season was made by Frank Dayis— eight ruffed grouse, three woodcock and one gray squirrel. Great numbers of ruffed grouse were killed here last OBS: J. R. Corry, Oct. 8.—Grouse and woodcock are abundant in the vicinity. Port Clinton, Oct. 7.—Teal shooting fine; good bags of woodcock are, made. : Maryrann—Chincoteague Island, Oct. 6.—Ducks are making their appearance, and there is every promise of a fine season along the favorite resorts of the eastern shore of the State. VireintA—- White Sulphur Springs, Oct. 6.—The outlook for sport about here this season is most excellent. The mountains afford good turkey, deer and bear shooting ; pheas- ants plenty. Winchester.—Mr. W. H. Oalyert, during the last winter, bought and fed some partridges, which were freed at the ap- proach of warm weather. The other day one of them came back, entered Mr. C.’s window, popped around, and has:eyi— dently returned to stay in his winter quarters. He is well treated, and seems perfectly at home. Blacksburg, Oct. 3.—On Sunday last a covey of partridges (quail), seven in number flew.into an open window of the office of the Va. Agricultural and Mechanical College at this place, and struck the opposite wall. Five were killed, and two appearing unhurt were set at liberty. They were fully grown, but the same law protects them until Nov. 1. Quail are yery abundant. There is an extraordiuary migration of common gray squirrels, extending along the Alerhanies for about 150 miles, moving from west to east; in some places ap- pearing suddenly in vast numbers, and very destructive to corn fields. They seem to move at night, and do not regard rivers. H. Quogue, Va., Oct. 6.—General and Ex-Gov. Dix the other day proved that he was still able to ‘shoot ’em on the spot,” by killing six out of seven teal on the wing at one shot. Norra Caronmsa— Poplar Branch, Oct. 4.—The shooting in this vicinity is now good, and promises to improve until the approach of the coldest weather. Mrs. Caroline Van Slack, whose estate embraces more than 10;000.acres, has accommo- dation for sportsmen, and they will here find deer, turkeys, snipe, quail, ducks and geese in abundance. Kenruory—Louisville, Oct. 7.—Col. 'T. W. Thompson killed ten blue-wing ducks on the river last Thursday. George Woerner was out on Friday, near the ‘‘ wet woods,” and brought back a numberof wild pigeons and squirrels. The sudden change during the past week has had the effect of bringing ducks to the vicinity of the falls, and a number of blue-wings and mallards have been shot. —The Louisville Sunday Argushas a well edited Rod and Gun column. Gone ro FLORA ror tHe Winrer.—Our friend, Maj. Alden, of New Smyrna, Fla., is kind enough to tender to sportsmen the following information, as wellas inducements to visit Florida the coming winter, What he says will prove prayers for ducks, Wiscoxsin—Lebron, Oct. 6.—Game in this section has been somewhat scarce for the past months, but ducks and snipe be- gim to come in from the North, and the prospects are brighten- ing. We havean abundant crop of rice, which doubtless will be very enticing to waterfowl. AMATEUR, * Carirornra— Clear Lake, Sept. 29.—Wild ducks and zeese are flocking to the lake, and there is promise of excellent shooting. 2 Tulare Lake, Sept. 29.—Geese ave ajundant ; the duck shoot ing poor. : 7 Santa Cruz, Sept. 29.—Ex-Centennial Commissioner Ben, P. Kooser, of the Sentinel, had fine success, while huntine in Napa County the otherday. Among the trophies of his chase he exhibits the antlers of a deer weighing 120 pounds. Canapa.— Quebec, Oct. 7.—Wild geese in large flocks are winging their way overhead toward their winter quarters, Sarnia, Ontario, Oct. 8.—The majority of our sports are off to the St. Clair Plats after ducks. Reporis say that wild fowl are less plentiful there than usual. ‘This ig due to the lawless way in which our neighbors across the line behave, the seeming to think a game law of no earthly use but to tall: about. PIGEON MATCHES, Cuampaten (Inn.) SHoorme Chun, Oct. 2.—Conditions of match: Six single and three pairs of pigeons; 25 and 20 yards rise; 80 yards boundary. Single. Double. \ SIO ett Seen Bec Grebe ete a eee . B Pokal. Britton......:.. POOR Ser he DOr ae Peres a . 6 6 13 WODJG¥2—Es-aicy ace sate eee take toate eb 6 ial Fountain Gun Cxrus.—Brooklyn, Oct. 5.—Monthly contes for the champion badge of the club, shot for at seven birds each; 80 yards boundary ; handicapped distance : ties shot off at three birds each. The high winds caused the birds to charge at their lest, and prevented good marksmanship. Following are the principal scores : Madison......-.--,..5 DEQVELBS oss we weaen’s BtEeIO TOU. deci —b © Williams..........., 28 Se eee Te aD i i - Oe AftKIDS,......... ~+1. 25 aes eS ee fl tb de 1S eee Bogart. ..... ewuvek =cteee tL aot ones Hansen se) t anc es yO Dh sOeOy =e BYTNES sae dee yank BW ae Oe Ob ain giytals ens oe Oo 1 10 9 E4 DiRate ree Pb BS lu eteiole ait LD deel ep ype MeMahon....1...... 425 Base pecs EM ale wh. Hib DSMVANC Hi abe seeteeo: ta re by OF Oe see ChOOI ede omen c oe DO: ‘ A 5 Loo 1 1 ‘0% p22 CAC OLT OSs peal Oe Sait SOPs £5) -= 5 Sportsmen's Goods, Sportsmen WILL FIND A FULL SUPPLY oF TENTS, CAMP STOVES, AMMUNITION, FISHING TACKLE, HUNTING SUITS, Etc., Etc. AT THE SPORTSMEN’S EMPORIUM. SHELLS LOADED WITH GREAT CARE. W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau Street, corner of Ann. Second floor. Octil 2t Cc. ct, & B. ZETTLER, GUNSMITHS AND RIFLE GALLERY, 207 Bowery, New York. Gale’s Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes Where Lawn, Beach, Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used; are eight feet high, seven feet square at bottom, willlodse four Persons ; GaN be set Up Or faken down and packed in five minutes, making a bundle four feet long, of twenty-five ponnds — weight. The pole in two parts, is joined together by & brass tbe. They are wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and are the handiest and cheapest tents extant. Samples of goods and pute list sent free, and the tent sent on receipt of price, or C. 0. D. Prices from $10 to 7 GALE & 0O., Boston, Mass, O., TROY, N. Y. Valise Lounge, $5 to $8. ‘Trade dis- Ag? tt jyl2 eow GOOD’S OIL TANNED MOCUASINS. The best thing in the marke for hunting, fishing, canoeing snowshoeing, etc. ‘They are a, easy to the feet, and yery = Soa durable. Made to order pe" in a variety of styles, and warranted the genuine article. Send for illustrated cireuiar, MARTIN §, HUTCHINGS, P.O, Box 368, Dover, N.H. (Succes- sor to Frank Good.) W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N. Y., Agent. Sportsmen's Routes, Ete. GREAT SOUTHERN Freight Pass’nger Line, VIA Charleston S. C: The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 8 o’clock P. M. From Pier 29, N. R. CITY OF ATLANTA, CHAMPION, Capt. M. 8. Woodhull. Capt. R. W. Lockwood. GULF STREAM, G. W. CLYDE, Capt. 8. Crowell. Capt. Ingraham, The above steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the convenience of passengers, and are uh- rivalled on the coast for Safety, Speed and Comfort, Close Connections at Charleston with the favorite and well-known Florida packets, DIOTATOR, Capt. Vogel; OITY POINT, Capt. Scott, for FERNAN- DINS, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENTERPRISE, MELONVILLE and all points in Florida. EXCURSION TICKETS AT REDUCED RATES. t="Insurance to destination ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CE Goods forwarded free of Commission. Pussage tickets and Bills of Lading issued and signed at the office of JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO., Agents, No. 177 West Street, cor. Warren, or W. P. CLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green, Through Freight Tariffs, Passage Tickets by all routes and to abl points in the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained at the office of BENTLEY D, HASELL, General Agent, Great Southern Freight Line, 317 Broadway. corner of Thomos street. Octli 3m ishing Tackle. The perfect revolving NEW TROLLING SPOON. Tie bestin the world. Ifnotto be found at your fishing tackle stores, these spoons will be forwarded by the manufacturer by mail. Price, $1 each. JOHN H, MANN, Syracuse, New ors je HELLS LOADED TO ORDER at ‘MARSTERS, 125 Nassan street, New York, aud 55 Court street, Brooklyn, Sportsmen's Goods. BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON. ——— Each article—coat, trousers, yest and hat— Have the name and manufacturer's address stamped upon it, and no suitis genuine without it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit, We make no discount except to the trade, We make but one quality, and that is the yrry BEST, The price of the suit ‘complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, yéat, and choice of either cap with havelock, orjhat. The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. The color is that known as ‘dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in eyery way. OUR PATENT DECOYS have entirely superseded the ol@fashioned cnm- bersome, wooden decoys. The birds are hollow, and six of them occupy about the space of one wooden decoy. The Duck Decoys of all kinds are. $12 per dozen; geese, $3 each; yellow leg, $425 per dozen; black breast ployer, $3.75 per dozen; red breast ployer, $3.75 per dozen ; golden ployer, $3.75 per dozen; turnstone, chicken ployer, ete. , $3.75 per dozen ; Sandpipers, $3.50 per dozen. We are now making standing geese for field shooting. THE HUNTER’S TENT ig made of tan-colored duck; light, easily trans- ported, Size, 7 ft. by8 ft. Price, $10 complete, made on the umbrella principle, folding into a neat roll 3 feet long. In the judges’ report at Philadelphia they were commended for excellence in every part. Very novel and practicable ; adapted to all out-of-door purposes where lawn, beach, hunters and camp tents are used; quick folding ; all sides strongly fortified; enables them to stand against wind and rain. Rey. F. B. Savage, of Albany, N. Y., who camps out in Florida in winter, and the Adirondacks in summer, writes this about the tents: ALBANY, July 31, 1877, Srrs—I have just returned froma three-weeks? camping expedition in the Adirondack=, and have hadjbe three tents bought of you put tothe severest tests of exposure both as to wind” and storm, and I do most uDhesitatingly say they are the most com- plete thing of the kind I ever used. ist. Whey are casily put up or taken down. 2d. They are perfectly waterproof, 3d, They are a good helght, and all the room i available, 6 Our party &sked for no better. They were admired by all who saw them, and one party insisted on buy- ing one. of curs that was tospare. Rev. Dr, Duryea, of Brooklyn, and the Key. Dr. Irwin, of Troy, both indorse \hatI say about your tent. With kind re- garis, yours truly, F B, SAvace. Tan-Colered Leather Pliable Waterproof Suits. in Shooting Coats, Jackets, Breeches, Vests and ° Hats at following prices: Coats, #23; Breeches, $15; Jackets, $18; Vests, $12. These form the most elegant shooting equipment known. They are indestructible, A recent notice in the ForEst Anp Stream from & correspondent, says; Whenever a sportsman, or even one who does not claim the distinction, finds a really good and useful article, it is no more than fair that he should let others haye the bénefit of his knowledge. For this Teason we would call attention to the Tan-colored Leather Shooting or Fishing Suits, made by G. W. SIMMONS & SON, of Boston, Mass., the manufac- turerg of the famous ‘'Boston Shooting Suit.” Isaw these goods advertised in your paper, and wrote to the parties for samples. I found the ma— terial a5 soit and pliable as a piece of kid. I tested it by soaking in water twelve hours, and found it as nearly waterproof 4s one could desire, and after dry- ing was happily surprised to find ithad not stiffened in the least. I have since then received a fall suit— coat, yest and breeches—ordered by letter from measure taken by myself.’ The goods are splegdidly ma” , well lined with flannel; In fact do not seehow they can be im- proved. : My friends are unanimous in their verdict that G, W. Simmons & Son’s leathe? goods cannot be ex- celled in qualify or beaten in price.. For eyery kind of sportsmen's goods address G. W. SUMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mags, $$ ~ Blubications. fs hs D EDITION. —_—— THE ugha s Gazetteer GENE RAL GUIDE, WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, 896 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, 3g bound Morocco, $5; Tinted Paper, Muslin, #4, BY CHARLES HALLOCK, EDITOR OF ‘FOREST AND STREAM; AUTHOR OF THE {FISHING TOURIS®,” ‘' CAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA,” ETC, NEW YORE: ‘FORMST AND STREAM’! PUBLISHING OO. + Sent by mail post paid on receipt of price, This book is 4 complete encyclopedia for sports- men, It gives every sportsmanjike method for Cap: turing every known game anim=1, bird and fish in North America....It designates the proper charges for guns for each kind of game, the yarious kinds of decoys and blinds, and baits and tackle for the fish, -+,-l0 gives over 4,000 localities where game and fish may be found, specifies the game found in each locality, the hoiel aécommodation, and the best Toute to get there....It describes 297 varieties of edible fish alone, that may be taken with the hook; 50 varieties of ducks; 50 varieties of snipe or waders, and the different methods of shooting each, ....Eyery kind of Jog us-d for sport is designated, and his points for bench judgments fully given. . It is in itself the most concise, accurate, instructive, sensible and Comprehensive work eyer written upon the dog and his diseases. Any person can adniinis- ter the prescriptions with perfect confidence in their Fafety and efficiency....[t contains yery useful recipés aid remedies for wounds, bites, poisons, ill- mess and emergencies of ali kinds; for cleaning, re- Pairing and preserying every implement used for sport; for selection and. use of every kind of boat employed by sportsmen, and a directory where to buy outiitiing goods...,It instructs in Taxidermy, and tells how to preserve and mount specimens of anima’s, birds and fish, INDOGORSEMENTS, SPORTSMAN’S GAZETTEER —Geo. Bird Grinnell, of the Peaboly Academy of Science, New Hayen, writes: “I have to thank you fi ra copy of the Sportsman’s Gazetteer received dy before yester- day, I have delayed acknowledging it, in order that I might be able to speak intelligently of its merits. I haye looked it over somewhat carefully, and I must kay that lam delighted with it. It seems to be just the book that we have so long wanted in this coun- try—an Amtrican “$t.mehenge” in fact, On the fishes yon have Surpa:sed yourself, and I am aston ighed at the amount of material you have collected, and the happy method in which you haye treated the group, ‘he Dog and Diseases of the Dog are ad- mirably written, and will proye one of the most use- ful of manuals for sporismer. The Art of Fiy Fish- ing, and the hints and recipes are all thaf could be desired; in faci the book seems 19 be a cum fete success. -I do not see how it can failto aye a very large sale.” : THe SPORTSMAN’S GAZETTEER.—The Gazette duly came to hand, and'to say that I am deli ghte with the book only faintly expresses my apprecia- tjon of it. How you haye been able to gather so much yaluable matter together is almost a mystery tome. It certainly speaks well for your industry and knowledge of the subjects discussed. For the gize and valuable information contained, the price, I think, is r, markably low, and I would ‘hot be with- out it for double the price, Eyery sportsman and eyerybody interested in sporting matters should have @ copy, and I s’\all take great pleasure in re- commending it to my army friends. H, C. YaRRow, M. D,, U.§. A. THE GAZETTEER,—The Sportsman’s Gazetteer was duly received, and myself and many -f onr best judges in sporting literature have cr.tica ly exam- ined the book, and all uuite in pronouncing it the must valuable work ever issued from the press on Kindred subjects. Itis a wonder to all how co much yaluable information could be so intelligently crowd- ed into 4 book ofits size. The task must have been very grea‘, but has been accomplished in a remarka- bly concise, intelligent and pleasmg manner. Eyery page demonstrates the fact that the author was a Maser of his subject. No sp irtsman or tourist can afford to be without the book, and it onght to be, and no domlt will be, read generally by the masses, and certainly by all interested in the study of natu al history, Dr. D. C. Estes, Lake City, Minn., Aug. 1, 1877. DON’T FATL TO GET A COPY OF THE OCTOBER NUMBER — ene Fur, Fin & Feather, CONTAINING ‘THE New Game Laws of all the Siates and Canada, AND A COMPLETE LIST of HUNTING GROUNDS Besides a yast fund of Valuable Information and Entertaining Reading for those who use either gun or rod, the whole forming a volume of 190 large oc- tavo pages, Price 50 cents, Can be had of all News Agents, Gun Stores, and dealers In Fishing Tackle and Sportsmen? 5 Goods, or will be mailed, postpaid, bn receipt of price, by CHAS. SUYDAM, Publisher, 149 Chambers Street, N. ¥. *,* Can be had at the office of Forest and Stream, Soom nutans ibe En | FORE ST AND eee 8 Houtes, TO SPORTSMEN: THE PEN NSYLVANIA R. R. CQ, Respectfully invite attention to the superior Eacilities afforded hy their lines for reaching most of the TROZLING PARKS and RACH COURSES in the Middle Siutes., ‘hese Jines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difi- culties and dangers: f reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORTED without failore or injury, The lines of Pennsylyani Railroad Company also reach the best lecatities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylyania and New Jersey. HXCURSION TICKHTs ure sold at the offices of the Company in allthe principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known éenters for Trout Fishing Wing Shooting, Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST renowned for SALT WATER SPORT APTRR FIN AND FEATHER. L. P. FARMER, Gen’) area ee bent FRANK THOMSON, Gen’l Manager, febl7-tf and Still TONINGTON LINE FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS BAST, REDUCED FARE: Hlegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St, 2 5:00 PM. NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN 1 ticket offices. State Tooms secured at offices of Weste itt Express Com- pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 333 Wash- ington St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE, Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P. M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rates, L, W. FILKINS, G. P. Agent, D.S. BABCOOK, Pres, St. Paul and St. Louis Short t Line. Tickets for sale at all principa’ Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn ailway-. QUICKEST, CHBAPEST AND BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing and connecting with all East and W est Lines Iowa, running through some of the finest hunting. grounds i in the Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quail. Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of, Reduced rates on parties of ten or more upon application to Generai Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids. - Et WINSLOW, General Manager, CRICAGY @ ALTON RAILROAD; 2 Gen, Passenger Agents THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicage to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. BIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN AVERYI HING, SPORTSMEN will find splendid shooting on the line of this rond; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, uail, etc. Connects direct at Kansas City with the ‘aneas Pacific Railroad for the great Buffalo and An- telope range of Kansas and Colorado. | Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Ortsmen, JAMES CHARLTON, meral Passenger Agent, cago, Ths TROUT FISHING! The Wisconsin Cc Central Railroad THROUGH TO LAKE SUPERIOR. EXCURSION TICKHTS from Chicago to Ashland and return for $20 are suld at 63 Clark street, or fhe C. M, and St. Paul, Madison Street Depot, Chicago ; also at low rates from Milwaukee. Doge, guns and camp equipage taken free, The poinis of attraction to eporfsmen on this ‘Forest aud Stream ” route are Menasha (Doty Islatd) for bass fishing; Butternut Creek and Lake for muscalonge; the many branches and lak s of the Flambeauand Chippewa which teem with bass, pike and pickerel. neyer till this season fished by Sportsmen. Between Silver Creekand Ashland ail are trout streams, and many others can be easily reached along the shore from Ashland or Bayfield, while rock fishing and trolling in the Bay affords ex- cellent sport, The new hotel at Ashland, the ‘‘Chequamegon,” will be opened in July. Meantime there is accom- modation at the smaller houses, Steamers from Ashland to aii Lake Ports. HENRY PRATT, General Ticket Agent, jy53m Milwaukee, Wis. ee MOSQUITO INLET, FLORIDA, schooner Harriet Gardner, Capt. Wm, L. Bowman, will sail for New Smyrna, Dayton:, New Britain, Port Orange anu Sand Point aboni, Oct. 15, 1817, For further information regavding freight, ele, apply to FERGUSON & WOOD, 46 So.th street, pared i ept27 on a ee ae ea ae Svertenen’ & Soutes, Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest wateriow! and upland shooting sections in the coun. try. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb's Island, and points on the Peninsula, City Point, James’ River, Currituck, Florida, and the mountain- ous country of Virginia, Tennessee, etc, Norfolk steamers. sail Tuesiday, Thursday and, Saturday; Delaware, Mondag aud Priduy ut3P M, Hull (ifor- mation given at ome, 197 Greenwich St., Fees York, BED Za ty Fall River Line, BOSTON AND THE. EAST, MAMMOTH PALACE STEAMERS BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE. The best and most, direct route to the Fishing and Hnnting resor’s of Cape Oud, and Rangeley, and Moosehead Lakers, eic. Tickets for sale at all principal hotels and ticket omices. Steamers leave New York Daily at 5 P. u. (Sundays, duly 1 to Sept. 2, inclusive) from 28 North River, foot of Murray street. BORDEN & LOVELL, Agents. GEO, L. ES Gen’! Pass’r Agent. J7-3t F OR FLORIDA OR THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTERPRISE. and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in PLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by ratlroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent, Philadelphia and Southern Mati S. 8, Co,, 416 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. Deel4-ly ‘“ The Bermudas.”’ OW A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout 10 deg. The elegant British Steamships ‘‘ Bermuda,” and “Camina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steamers for St, Thomas and West Indies. For full information apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGH, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y. a Dec 21 1y. wi TEENS Is LAND renee a) JULY 23, 1547 Feryboate leave James’ Slip, N. Y., thirty min- utes. and from Thirty—-fourth street, ER ; fifteen minutes preyious to departure of trains, No boats from James Slip atter 7P mu. On Sundays from Thirty-fourth street only. Trains leave Long Island City, Hunters Point, ag follows: For Greenport, Sag Harbor, pacer aged: and intermediate stations, at 8:44 9:03 a. m., 3:30, 4:06 BP mw. SUNDAYS from Brooklyn at 4:30 A. M, For Patchogue, ete.. at 9:68 a. m., 2:00, 4:45, 5:28. 6083p. . SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. 11. For Babylon, etc.. at 7:30, 8:44, 9:03, 11:30 a. M., 2:00, 4:24, 4:45, 5:28, 6:03 PB, mM. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. ME. 6" 35x, M. For Port: Jefferson, ete., ab 10:00 a. m., 3:30, 5:05 P Mm. SUNDAYS, 0:30 A. a. For Northport, ete., 10:00 a. m., 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 Pp M. SUNDAYS, 9:30 4 M, 6:30 F M. For Locust Valley, Glen Cove, "ete., 8:44, 11:30 A. uw, 2:00, 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 P. ur, ‘SUNDAYS, 9:30 A. M., 6: 30 P.M. For Merrick, ete., at 7:30, 8:44, 11:30 a. M., 2:00, 4:24, 5:23, 6;03, 7:00 P. a. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. M., 6:55 P. M. For Rockaway Beach, ete., 9:00, 10:20, 11:30 A.M, 1:30, 2:00,3:80, 4:24, 5:05, 5:48 P.ar. 7:00 Pat to Far Rockaway only. SUNDAYS, 9:15, 10; 00, 11:00 a. at., 1:80, 3:10, 6:30 Pp. um. 6:35 to Far Hockaway only. For Creedmoor, at 7:40, 9:03, 9:20, 11:03 A. m. 1:33, 3:00, 4:20, 5: 00, 5:40, 7:04 Bw. On SATU Day nights only at 12:01 4. m, SUNDAYS at 9:27 a. o., 4:80 PB, Mm. > For F Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Great Neck, Garden City, Hempstead and intermediate stations,see small time tables and Time Cards at principal hotels and under-mentioned ticket offices. Ticket offices in New York at James’ SJip and 84th street ferries, at the offices of Westcottis Long Island Express Co, 7 Park Place, 785 Broadway, 942 Broadway, Grand Central Depot, #44 xt., in Brooklyn, 8383 Washington st. ; in Brooklyn, EB. D,, 79 Fourth street, By purchasing tickets at any of the above oftices, baggage can be checked :rom residence to destination. mysl 3 Ba Ree ebe Great Health and Pleasure Re- sort of the Northwest. Beautiful Scenery, Pure Atmosphere, Delightful Climate, Fishing, Boating. Sailing and Shooting, ‘The Island Huuse at Biyfield, Wisconsin, situated on Lake Superior, surrou ded by the Apostle Islatds, tiwenty-tivo in number, wffere to persons seeking heath and pleasure advantages tarely found, The clanate is pore, cooiacd bracing, and a sure cure for hay fever. ‘Te invig’ ‘Tates the Whole system, creates appetite and induces sitep. The water is prononnced by scieutisty the purest in the world, jyi2z it { 201 Syarlémen’s Ziautes, Ppa “FISHING LINE.*? Broolk Trout,Grayling and Biack Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHTGA N, VIA Grand Rapids and Indlana Railroad. (Mackinaw, Grand Rapids & Cineiunati Short Line, }a Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a spoon in the waters of the Grand Traverse Kegion will come again without solicitation. Ail other lovers of the Rod are invited to try these waters, wherein The fish named above, a8 also MMWuscalonge, Pike and Fickerel, abound. In no other streams east of the Rocky Mountaing ig the famous American Grayling found In such. numbers. ' Brook Trout Season opens May fst. Grayling Season opens June Ist. The sportsman can redaly rend trophies of his Skill to his friends cr Club" at home, as ice for packing fizh can be had af many points, Take your fimily with you. The scenery of the North Woods and lakes is very leantiful, The airis pure, dry, and bracing, The climate peculiarly beneficial to those suffering with hay fever and asthma. The Hotel Accommodations, while plain, are, AS a Tule, good, far surpassing the average m coun- tries new enough to affurd the finest Gf fishing. Onandzfter June ist Reund Trip } xcursion Tickets sold to Points in Grand Traverse Region, and attractive train facilities offered to tourists and sportsmen; alsa, on and after July 1+’, Mackinaw and Lake Superior Excursion Tick ets. Dogs, Guns, nnd Fishing Tackle Carrie! Free it owner’s risk, Camp Cars for Fishing Parties and Families at low rates. Itis our aim to make sportsmen feel tat home" on this route, For Tourists’ Guide, containing full in- formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &c:. and accu. rate maps of the Fishing Grounds, send to Forust AND STREAM Ofiice, or address J. H. PAGE, GP. & T. A: ipa Rapids, Mich, A. HOPPE, Eastern Passenger Agen 116 Market Street, Fatladetpnia, EW YORK AND PH!LADELPAIA NEW LINE, Beund Brook route for Trenton and. Phila- delphia. Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:34, 11:30 A. ar., 1: 30, 3:3'1, 5:30, 12 Pp, Me, and at Pp. M for Trenton Leave Philadeiphia from slat on North Pennsyl- vania Railroad, Third ae Berl s strects, at 7:30; 9:30, 13:30 a M., 1230, 4:15) 5:30, 12 P.M. Leave Trenton for New Yok at 1 120, 6:35, 9:05, 10:15 A. M,, 12:15, 2:10, 4:55, 6:05 P.M. Pullman Drawing Roum Cars ere attached to the 9:30'A. M., 1:30, 5:30 P. M. trains fr m New York ; te tile 7:30, 9:30 ALM. , 1:30 P.M. trains from Philadelphia, and Sie eping Cars to the 12 0 elock midnight trains from both New York and Philade!phia, SunDAy TRAINS—Leave Nev York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 4. M., 6:30,12 P.M. Leave Trenton at 10:20 A. M., 8:10 PL M. Tick -ts for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos. 629 and $44 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all ollices ofthe Erie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, and at No.4 Court street Brovklyn. Baggag: checked from residence to ‘te tination, Septs3 ty H.P BALDWIN, Gen. 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Double barrel shot guns. Damasens barrel, $50 to $200. Twist barrel, $35. ’ SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER & CO., Syracuse, N. Y. W. W. Greener’s CHOKE-BOREGUNS, Tried on Game in America. Supplied by H. 0. Squires, 1 Cortlandt &t., NEW YORE, See the Following Testimonials: ' Srz—It is a pleasure for me to inform you of my high appreciation of the 10-lb. Greener breech-load- er purchased of you last winter. I consider choke- boring, if skillfully done, as the greatest improve- meni in fowling-pieces since the introduction of the percussion cap. Itgiyes the maker complete con- trol of the pattern, and greatly increases penetra- tion, To prove this, I will give you the performances of this gun. The 32-inch 1!-gauge barrels, charged with 414 drachins of powder and 13 oz, No, 6 Hng- lish chilled shot, give patterns ranging from 285 to 330 pellets in 3i'-inch cireJe at 40 yards. The same charge of powder and 14% oz. No.4 American shot fives 160 to 175 pattern, with penetration which kills ducks at 50 fo? yards like a stroke of lightning, It is a characteristic of the choke-bore to show its greatest superiority in the large sized shot. What I am about to say will perhaps surprise you as much as the performance surprised me, On trial of the 12-gauge 28-inch modified choke-bore barrels, with 3% drachms of powder and 134 oz. of shot, I got | about the same pattern and spread of shot at 26 yards aS with the full choke 10-gauge barrels at 40 yards, with tremendous penetration, This is justthe performance required of a gun for thick cover, in which you generally find ruffed grouse, woodcock and quail, these birds being killed, with few excep- tions, at from 15 to 25 yards. COL. JOHN BODINE, DEAR SIr—The guns arrived all right. We think these last guns you have sent us will place tfe Greener guns ahead of any other in this country, as | guns of other makers don’t compare in shooting qualities withthem, We unhesitatingly recommend the Greener as far superior to any gun of foreign or domestic manufacture that we have seen. We say this after seeing and using guns of all the most cele- brated makers. CARLISLE, JONES & CO. SELMA, Ala. * The Greener gun presented by Mr. Squires for the best pointer, and awarded to mie, is a close, clean, hard hitter, killing its game at very long distances. It is the second Greener thet I have owned and they cannot be beaten, uu Will with them at the trap or in the field. S. B, DILLEY. LAkE Crry, Minn. Str—I have a pair of W. wW. sreeners vreech- loaders (hought of H. C. Squires, of New York), modified choke-bore. Ihave had an opportunity to test these weapons ou birds heavily feathered, and where great penetration was essential to success. I have repeatedly made long shots, always killing the game clean. At a target both guns made a very eyen distribution of the shot, with extreme penetra- tion : WY, C, FIELD. Sirm—The Greener breech-loader I purchased of you is very fine indeed, and gives great satisfaction. WABREN, Pa, ROBERT DENNISTON. W: W. GREENER; St. Mary’s Works, Bir- mingham: England. Sportsman's Depot. (ESTABLISHED 1836.) First premium at World’s Fair at New York and Centennial Exhibition, a JOH KRIDER, N. E. Cor. Second and Walnut Sts., Phila. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, Fishing Tackle, Rods, Reels, Lines, Hooks, Files, Leaders, Snoods, Artificial Bait, Ply Books, Htc., Ete. (=~ Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies Made to Order. ALSO ‘Krider’s” Celebrated Center Enamel Split and Glued Bamboo Rods. Birds’ Bggs and Birds’ Skins in Great Varieties— Taxidermy im all its branches, } Spratt’s Patent Dog Biseuits. 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[Extract from FOREST AKD SrrmaM, New York, December 26, 1876, Contributed by one of the Judges of Awards of Guns at the Centennial :] “This action (The Triplex Lever Grip) permpined in the highest degree strength and simplicity, and must — rapidly secure the fayor of all who test its merit COMPENSATING LUMP. Strongly recommended. It is invaluable, and should be ordered on every gun. Costs apouts$10 extra, Choke-bores, medinm or full. Our guns to be had of the principal Geaiers in the trade only, ~ PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England. DON’T PASS THiS BY. | STODDARD'S CARTRIDGY-LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING ALL OTHER TCLO.8 AND FOR ALL SHELLS. Length, 444 inches ; weight, 10 ounces, znlnckel-plated. Price, $6. Recommended by Fores’ AND STRWAM AND RoD AND GuN, Boone, Recapper, Will Wildwood, Ira A, Payne, aid others, Liberal di-countto the trude. Send postal order ty ' Cc. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock box 192, Washington, D. C. TO SPORTSMEN IN CENERAL! Headquarters Bohemian Class Works, 214 PEARL STREET, NEW YORK. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KiLLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED, The Bohemian Glass Works having made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and bettér than other establishments, have secured the service of that well-knowi Sportsman, : LRA A. PAINE, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell. ‘ In offering thie new ball to the public it will require very little introduction, 2s in no instance where it ae ee exhibited has it failed to take the place of all others, and is to-day the only perfect substitute for a bird in use. The following is from the New York Herald, Sept. 1: THE BRITISH VISITORS RECREATING AT ELM PaRK—A TRIAL AT GLASS BALL SHOOTING.—The visiting riflemen, accompanied by Judge Gildersleeye, Col. John Bodine and Mr, L. M. Ballard, all of the American Team of 1875, arrived at the Park a little before eleven o’clock, and practice shooting was at once com- menced. The shooting at glass balls sprung from a steel trap, inst. ad of live pigeons as in Burope, was a novelty for the Englishmen. Mr. Ira Paine, who bas inyented the ‘feather balis,” furnished them for the occasion 48 a compliment to Judge Gildersleeye and his friends. This style of balls gave during the after- noon such satisfaction that after the shocting was over the West Side Gun Club held a special meeting to adopt them, ordering 1,000 of them forthwith, s Every ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300 or boxes of 500. Send for pricelist, We intend offering special inducements to the trade. Capt. Bogardus’ Patent Class Ball Trap and Rough Balls. 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This certifies that I haye used every trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, for durapility and perfection of its operation, superior to them all, and take pleasure in recommending the “ Champion’ to sporting clubs and myfriends. (Signed) IRA A. PAINE, Aug9 ly ; THE GREEN GUN has the simplest and strongest snap-action made, The proportions and finish, the shooting a qualities for penetration ald pattern, are not ex- = celled. Can bore te = make any pattern order- ed, froma cylinder toa foil choke. = Muzzle-loaders altered to breech-loaders, with | same action as new: : "guns. Barrels bored to | : : shoot close and strong, ns done promptly and_in the yery best man- ain St., Rochester, N. Ys Aug30 tf Prj . Re-boring and repairing breech-loading shot- Price Oto ror new price list to CHARLES GREEN, 3 West Sportsmen's Goods, W. H. HOLABIRD, Manufacturer of Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, Valparaiso, Ind. Shooting Snits complete, consisting of Coat, Vest, Pants and Cap, $10. No. 1 Shooting Coats, water- proof and first-class in every particular, sent, by Ingil, post-paid, $6, Holabird’s New Game Baz; weig’s 12 ounces. The most convenient “and ‘oolest _ar ient ever offered to Sportsmen. Can be msed in place of & coat; room for 50 shells and 75 snipe or quail; by mail for $2. Holabird's New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fifty Shells; simple and admirable for boat shootings $2.50. Fine Linen, Corduroy and Fustian suits mada to order in the neatest and most desirable style, Send 25 cents for my buok on Dog Breaking and catalogue of goods. Money refanded if not satisfied, W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. Ask your gun dealer for Holabird’s goodr. jyi2 tt THOMSON’S New Style Hunting Boots. fiber» try Meee in } THE UPPER MAGALLOWAY RIVER. T isthe prevailing custom with most visitors to this region to take from home all the paraphernalia for camping out, including a tent, cooking utensils, canned meats, ete., etc., which make a formidule array of boxes and bundles, and ne- cessitate much trouble and expense m transportation. At the falls of the Magalloway the entire load and party are usual- ly placed in a small boat with one guide to work them up the river. When a party of four or more are intending to spend several weeks at one spot, this may prove the most economieal, but for a party of a less number it is far more pleasant and also cheaper to depend on the different camps that have been puilt ; and where experienced guides can always be engaged to pilot to hunting or fishing placcs not generally known to the ‘dwellers in tents.” Having givcn both plens a thorough trial, I must give the prefirence to the latter, and will mention some of its advantages. There are two seasons of the year for making this trip, both of which may be equally enjoyed, free from flies, midges or mosquitoes. The first is from the middle of May to the first of July; the second from the first of September until-cold weather drives you home. During July and most of August, insects of great variety, from the ‘‘moose-fly,” over half an inch long, to the midge, with its mii.u'eness, infest the entire region. Then, too, the chub ismore eager for your cast than the trout, ar.d there can be but little genuine sp rt or comfort attaimed. In June the trout are in iluir best activity, eager io rise, and cften splashing water into jour boat in t h deayors to free themselyes—they are also in better condition for focd than at any latirsecson. After the early fall rains, trout weighing frcm three to six pounds can ke taken in the eddies of the river above the mcadcwes and also at their spawn- ing grounds in tLe lakes, but no honest sportsman will take them after the first week in October. The early season is bestadapted for rod, while the gun will be required in the fall. In Farrar’s ‘* Guide to Richardson and Rangely Lakes,” a route 1s given to the Magalloway River, via., Upton, Me. This necessitates a night ride of twenty-six miles by stage, or the loss of one day by waiting over at Bethel until the next morning; then from Upton to Errol Dam Landing by stage, from whence a little steamer makes tri-wkeely trips to Went- worth’s Location, N. H. There you are transferred to a wagon to make the carry to Aziscoho’s Falls, thus making five changes from cars to head of falls. A more pleasant and less expensive way of making the Magalloway trip is one recently taken by the writer, No:th Stratford, on the Grand Trunk Railroad, being the point we desired to reach by rail. Hay- ing fixed upon the time for stariing, we packed in cne box easy to bandle, such clothing and articles as would only he needed after our arrival at the falls; this was sent via ex- press to Colebrovk, N. EH., there toawait our arrival. What was nec ded othcrwise was taken in travelling bags and shawl straps. Arriving at North Stratford at 8:20 Pp. M., we were convey(d to Colebreok fully an hour in adyance of the regular stage. Having arranged for an early start, the next morning we were awakened at hal{-past 4 o'clock, and by half past 4 had started for Aziscoho’s Falls in a light two-seated top- wagon, in which were placed our box, travelling bags and bundles, The road to Errol Dam is in excellent condition and asses midway through the celebrated Dixyille Notch. At Brrol we turn to tle north, enter the forest and soon reach the lower Magalloway above its junction with the Androscos- gin, and by noon arrive at Mr. ‘Plint’s, in Wentworth's Loca- tion. The few scattered houses in this valley are called ‘‘The Settlements.” Mr. Flint. whose post office address is Went- worth's Location, N. H., is the leading spirit in the section, and his geniality and hospitality are unbounded. He has several sons, who are active, muscular men, perfectly familiar with the mountains, lukes and rivers for many miles around. To sectre either one of them as your guide is the sine qua non for rare sport and plenty of game. The two eldest, I. §., or “Spoff,” as he is familiarly called, and Frederick, have ex- cellent camps on the river. The one built by Pred this sca- son at the head of the falls is a large substantial house con- taining several rooms with nice beds and all the comforts to be found at the seitli¢meuts, showing evidence of a woman’s* taste and va:e, for Mrs. Flint assists her husbind here in pro- yiding fur the guests who are constantly arriving, Her couk- ing carnot be excelled, and one will be surprised at the amount of food they can eat at her table, There is no dys. pepsla here. We r-ached this last evidence of civilization about 4p. »., distant fram Colebrook thirty-cight miles. The last three miles, called the Carry, is quite rough, but will soon be put in good order. Passengers can avoid this by taking a foot-path through the woods, while the team conveys their baggage around, We secured a boat, and also the services of a man to accompany us up the river and bring the boat back, as we were bound for Spoff's Camp, thirty miles above, and he had light boats at all the places where we should need one. We thus ayoided the expense of keeping: the boat when not in use, and the troub’e of taking it across the carrics. We were up early next morning, and donned our rough clothing. At halt past six A. M. we commenced to ascend the river, using one sct of oars and one paddle. As there were three of us, one eould be resting while the others were at work, each in turn doing their share at oars or paddle. The weather was all that could be desired, with no ripple on the dark placid water, and all nature seemed to be in repose. I will not enter into the romance of this singular river, with its tranquil water and picturesque effects. as 1 could not do the subject justice, but I recall what my friend Thad. Norris, in ‘* Dies Pi-catoriz,’’- said of the Magalloway: ‘‘This river is crooked beyond de- scription ; it is a practical exsemplification of the ways of the Eyil One. One minute the sun is behind you, the next ahead ; then right and left, across the middle, up and down in every imapinable position, You have to row three miies {o get any- where, if it isn’t more than twenty rods off.” Mr. Norris had at that time been only a short distance above the falls. Through the meadows the river is far more crooked than be- low; in fact there are 289 decided bends between the falls and mouth of the Little Magalloway, where the distance by tiver is thirty miles, and by air line about ten. It generally requires a camping party over twelve bours to reach Spoff’s landing —just above the mouth of Little Magalloway—but it was accomplished by us at this time in seyen hours and a half without blistering our hands, This was said to have been the fastest time in going up this season. I had been down the river with a party of six in seven hours, assieted, of course, by the current. Spofi's Campis halfa mile from the Janding, on the carry to Parmachene Lake, which is three miles distant. His camp fronts on Sunday Pond, the shore of which is formed lilke an Indian bow. ‘lhe water is clear as crystal, and fed hy npumer- ous cold springs. Here is as Joyely a spot as one could de- sire, In which to secure rest and quietuess, or to make head- quarters, for now we are within easy distance of all the best fishing and hunting grounds of this region. The pond con- tains nothing but trout; some of them have been taken weighing as high as six pounds, and visitors to the camp are privileged to cast for them whenever they chose. Mr. Flint never tires in lis endeavors to give his gues’s all the sport they want. No Indian can excel his skill with the paddle, and his seryices are consequently much in demand for siill or jack hunting. He is acknowledged to he the best guide in all this wilderness, so that a party with him need never return unsuccessful. There are a number of large ponds within a few miles of this camp, where the flies have never yet been cast, It is only a year since Linc.In Pond was ;:nown to contain trout of any large size. Farrar refers to it in this year's Guide as “‘ stocked with small trout weighing from a few ounces to a pound each,” while T have never sen a trout caught with a fly from that pond which weizhed less than one and a half pounds, and I have taken them weighing from three to four pounds. One that I took at sunset near the outlet was twenty-two incheslong. Mr. Flint has a camp and boat at this pond, and by next season he will probably have the same accommodations at Hunter's Pond, which has not yet become Known to the public, To the lovers of the genile art I can assure a spot of surpassing loyiliness, where those who loye to be quiet can “ go a angling.” W.cG. &E. a AN OCTOBER MEMORY SKETCH. HE day is one of those bright golden gleams of the past and faded summer. Early morning finds the ground coyered with the grey, glittering hoar frost, which the warmth of the noon-day sun disperses. The face of nature is be- witchinzly brilliant in her autumnal dress. Ash, oak and maple vie with other for the mastery. The airis clear and bracing. Off we plod for a day with the fall snipe. We have been keeping a sharp lookout for these unreliable fellows, and only yesterday, which was Sunday, we found the meadow well populated. Still there is no certainty of catching them to-day. They may have stopped over Sunday only. Per- chance they had religious scruples against traveling o’the Sab- bath. Still a few tardy strugglers may have lingered and we shall try to stir them up, We are accompanied hy our young Trish setter Dash. A tyro is he in simple hunting, barely fif- teen months, having passed over his heat, but he has shown excellent qualities during the summer cock-shooting, and our disappointment will be great if he falls short of the mark on the snipe, We have reached the river—one of those New England streams celebrated for its picturesqe beauty, whose valley and that of its principle tributary afford ill:mitable scope for the artist’s brush and the pen of the romancer. The immediate confines of the streamare often extensive meadow lands which are occasionally ovirflowed by the high tides of spring and fall. These wet lands present to thesnipe their fayorite haunts for feeding, and here they stop in considerable numbers dur- ing their migrations. But the Wilson’s snipe is proverbially an unreliable bird, spending to-night with us and to-morrow a hundred miles away. ‘Thus its successful pursuit is largely a matter of chance. As we row up the river various birds sail swiftly by us on their long journey to the sunny South. ‘he industricus o8- prey is seen perched high on the overhanging pine, his keen eye ever watchful of the finny tribe below, while myriads of small birds fill the air with their musical calls and the shadows of their wings, At no season is nature so lavish of her bounty as during this golden era when, crops harvested and garnered, she tales a brief respite from hvr long labor. As we touch the opposite shore of the stream a bunch of wood ducks spring from the mouth of the creek near by. How they cleave the air with their wings, seeming to use eyen their feet in their frantic eff rts toescape. Recovering our first surprise the guns roar simultaneously and one of the hand- some birds fivats lightly om the water. In a moment Dash is overboard and the duck retrieved, We now drag our craft high and dry cn the meadow and having secured all our im- pedimenta we start for the other end of the marsh in order that. the breeze which is lightly blowing from the south may be at our backs as we beat the ground, Dash trots behind at our heels full of enthusiasm, but not looking for game in the open meadow, Chancing to glance around, after haying traversed a hundred yards or so, we notice that the dog has stopped quite a way back and is making furious game close by the path we have been following. Before we reach him he has come to a haif point, but looks rather confused and neryous, both head and tail slightly. The bird had evidently been lying close by our pith within a few yards of us as we passed, and the scent coming to Dash warm and fresh sent him searching for the cause of it. ‘Ihe bird was, after some trouble, flushed and bagged and proyed to be only a rail (P. Carolinensis) which had been runving in front of the dog and had perplexed him not a little. We were disappointed, of course, for we had con— fidently expected a jack snipe to skitter up and away. Having reached the southern limit of the meadow we turn and allow Dash to goin, At first he seems a little in doubt as to what is required of him, but his experience with the rail hes taught him that there are birds in the gracs and weeds, and he blunders along, snuffing here and there until suddenly- he seems to take a livelier interest in his occupation. He hes- itates for a moment, then slackening his pace crawls slowly” forward. The tail, which had heen beating his flanks at*the rate of a mile per minute, vibratcs more and more slowly and. finally becomes rigid as a bar of iron. Surprised no less than delighted that a doz so young should stand so staunch we stop to gaze upon the fascinating picture. Whata subject for Landseer. There Dash stands all trembling with suppressed excitement his head well in front, the forefoot poised and the: beautiful tail with its hanging fringe of feather so exactly in a line with his back. Having held the good fellow for a mement we walk forward and from under his yery snout, with. a hoarse squeak, the first snipe of the day darts up, but pitches. forward at the report of the gnn which cuts him down at thirty yards. Dash makes a wild plunge in, as the bird flops up, butcomes to chargeat a sharp call. We proceed to chastise him for his misdemeanor. As the whip descends it is followed by a cry from D.ush. The noise stirts a second bird from the grass within three feet opens. The whip is dropped, the: gun seizcd from the ground where it had been placed for a: moment, and snipe number two drops with a broken wing. Fresh cartridges are slipped into the em ty chambers and. Dash retrieves birds number one and number two in fine style. They are found to be in excellent condilion. We start agiin. Dash haying learned where to look for his. birds works superbly and beyond our most sanguihe hopes,, and we find the birds moderately plenty. As we approach’ a smull creck winding through the m-adow a solitary blue. winged teal springs from the water and is dropped with No.- 10 shot at a good fifty yards. Within one hour we have gse— cured four snipe, four rail and two ducks. We cross and re- cross the meadow; the birds get up just often enough to keep us comfortably employed. As the day advances the snipe lie remarkalily, close and Dash has some trouble in finding them. One of his points calls for special mention. We were going slowly and trying to do every inch of ground, Dash was quartering to our right when he was seen to stop short half avross a beg and, with his fore- legs far apart and his head held downward and a liftle to one side, he came to a stiff point. The ti-d proved to be undor the cdze of a tissock almost directly beneath lim and when flushed got up under his body and wlirled away in great fright. We continued to hunt the meadow, which was exten- sive, and by three o’clock when we returned ta our boat and lit our pipes, prior to pushing off, we had a hag of thirteen snipe, eight rail, or mallard, teal and wondeock, besides hay- ing had a glorious tramp under the warm October san. RAMON. Fe For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. A SPORTING REMINISCENCE OF THE WARWICK VOODLANDS, T was in July, 1876, that my friend, Clarence, proposed to me that we take a trip to the country and have a ‘! bang’’ at the woodcock, the prince of all game birds and the tit-bit of the American table. The ywamps in the vicinity of War- wick, N. Y., were settled up , for our campaign—not that they ~ afforded superior sport, but because it was easy of access from: New York, and my friend had shot many a woodcock there in days gone by- It did not take a (lays to pYepare us for the field, for Clarence and I haye shut for several years together, and are always ready at a moment's no- tice to start with clean guns and fresh dogs—generally too fresh for much comfort the first day. We arrived at Warwick the next evening, and, after sering our dogs well cared for, we partook of a light supper and. turned in for the night. The sun was just commencing to peep throngh the window blinds the next morning, when turning over in my bed I was surprised to see Clarence half dressed. I was not long in making up for lost ime, and soon. we were both prepared for the field, Everything bid fair for a hot, sultry day—too warm to shoot with any comfort. But our stay was limited, so we went forth without a murmur. Our drive down the valley wis very pleasant, and we soon reached the first cover, and after tying our horse in the shade gave the dogs the word, “Tfi-on!” An escaped conviet could not have been happier than those two dogs were the moment they were released. Bounding through the thickest cover, crawling under fallen trees, seuffing and snorting at every step; why, 1 thought that they would go half crazy, aud it was not until we lad done considerable scolding that they took well to their work, Clarence and I watched with pleasure the young pup imitate every movement of the old dog, for this was her first hunt on woodcock. ; ; On and on we trudged, our dogs working faithfully and beating every fout of srouad. No lirds! But see; the bot- toms are full of “borings!” ‘ Yes, sure enough; but lock there, and there!” said Clarence, at the same time pointing out numerous dog tracks, and the ponderous foot print of no» small boy, We knew very well that we were too weeks be- hind lime, but really three or four weeks too early to enjoy 3 : The sport in a manly way. The poor little fledglings had been well looked after long before our arrival, and there were but Yew, if any, left, -With a long face we turn sharp to our might and beat our way back to the wagon, -‘* Look out, Cla- Teuce, my dog is drawing,” Away went Mr. Cock, which I very cleyerly missed, but he was nicely taken by my friend, This gave us renewed vigor, for, a8 a rule, when you find one bird you will find at least two, In this case it was too true; for hefore we reached the end of the cover my dog ‘* spiked”? oue which fell an easy prey to my piece. T picked up all that was left of this little thing, for his soft, pliable bill and scant covering of feathers showed too plainly that he was the only mourner of a late brood. Al- Though we retraced our steps not another bird did we see, and after breaking through into the bright sunshine, almost éx- Hausted from the heat, we tumbled into our chaise and rolled off for fresh cover. Our next stopping place was a swamp on a quiet little stream called the ** Wa-wa-yanda River,” bat more familiarly known as ‘‘the creek.” Here we decided to Separate, Clarence going down on the northern side of the Stream while [ struck out southward. I placed two fresh shells in my gun and sallied on, my dog occasionally taking a ‘swallow, which seemed to refresh him exceedingly, Soon 1 found myself in a mighty forest, far away from the fields of Waving grain and the bright rays of the summer sun. Heeling quite tired, I sat down on a log to take a little rest. After wiping the perspiration from my brow, I began to take 8 general survey of the surroundings. I found on every side long swales of black-looking earth, quite thickly covered with a sirong srowth of ferns and wild grass—a perfect paradise for the woodcock and as bountitul a cover as you could wish to shootin. I spent some little time on this log, for I was flone—not even a leaf seemed to yield to the gentle breeze, and the occasiunal vapping of a woodpecker, who sat perched upon a dead limb, was all that broke the silence. * And ip that lonely solitnde, o’ertaken By sume spell uudivine, Their Gares shook frum them, like necdles shaken, From out the gusty pine.” This is the scene of the Warwick Woodlands. Here Frank Forester used to roam in quest of that game bird he loved so well. Here ranged dogs without a fault under the skillful hiand of their master. Here, at every step, woodcock rose, ouly to fall to the fire from a true eye and a cool hand, and a man who put all his heart into his work. is it possible, thought I, that some of these great trees in their youth shaded Worester ?-- Reader, stop for a moment and think of the shoot- ing on these grounds quarter of a century ago, Think of it to-day. Is if not another sad reminder that this noble bird is slowly but surely being externiinated? But I have been dreaming my time away and must press on. T spent some tinie in this swamp, thoroughly beating all the available swales, and returned to the wagon with but two birds, My friend had heen waiting for me some time, having gone all over his ground, and with about the same success. It Js now about nova, and it will be useless tu hunt any more until about sundown, Old ‘‘ Roan” is taken from the shafts and led back to the wagon, where he seems to wonderfully enjoy the new mown grass brought purposely for him. Our June is scon through with, and alter lighting up a weed, we Toll in the shade of the wagon and enjoy solid comfort. We haye a long drive to the next coyer and must be off. Roan reluctantly takes the bit in his mouth and stumbles clumsily into the shafts. The modest, though enterprising little city of Warwick, nestled cosily at the foot of the Wa-wa-yanda Mountains, wis soon reached. At the upper end of town we chanced to mect an old gentlemen, considerably past ihe sunny side of life, whom we stopped to ask a few questions about the roads. We found him to be a pleasant old fellow, well pasted on local matters, and quite ready to answer apy questions put Lo him, Noticing our outfit he seemed to become interested in lis, and we jound+him to be an advocate of out-of-door sports, and I asked: ‘‘ Did you ever know Frank Forester ?” The old gentleman's whole face seemed to glow with delight as he réplied: ‘tl did, my lads, but it was many years ago when I knew Herbert. Look! do you see that long house up there? Why, that's where Herbert used to stay when in town. Do you see that mountain way yonder, lads? There old fat Tom Ward (Tom Draw), on many a cold winter's day, nsed to stand on the warm side of a tree and watch lis hounds running like ‘killdum’ after the foxes, and he used to get ‘em, too, boys. Yes, I did know Forester.” Of course we set out toward the house just pointed out, and, halting in the shade of a maple, we gaze upon the dwell- ine which, though old-fashioned, has the appearance of solidity and comfort. he house stands at the junction of iwo roads, and at the extreme upper end of town. Along the entire front runs two roomy porches, one above the other, and from appearance it would le safe to say that at some time it had been a hotel, and I have since been told that, though Jong known as the “* Old Stage House,” it is now ocenpied as i) private residence. 1] will uot tire the rcader by taking him {hrough another swamp where the birds were few, and Whence, after securing another brace of birds, we turned our daces homeward. Asa woodeock shont the trip was not a “success, but the pleasure this trip afforded me I shall never forget. C. W. ee INTRODUCTION AND SUCCESSION OF VERTEBRATE LIFE IN AMERICA.* By O. G. Marsa. PHESIDENT OF THE BIOLOGIOAL SECTION OF THE AMERICAN ABSOOIATION, Sizra PAPER, The order Towodentia includes two very peculiar genera, Torodon and Nesodon, which have been found in the post ter- tiary deposits of South America. These animals were of huge size, and possessed stich mixed characters that their af- finities are a matter of considerable doubt. They are thought to be related to the Ungulates, Rodents and Edentates, but, as the feet are unknown, this cannot at present be decided. Mavrauchenia and Homalodontothertum are two other pecu- iar genera trom South America, now extinct, the exact affini- es of which are uncertain. Anoplothertum and Paleotherum, so abundané in Europe, have not been found in our North Am- rican Tertiary deposits, although reported from South Am- ICA. * Delivered before the American Association for the Advancement of pelence, ai Nashville, Tonn,, Aug 1, 1877. - eS oe ee Oe ean Aaa eT a a a lane a a a FOREST AND STREAM. 205 a Perhaps the most remarkable mammals yet found in America are the Tillodontia, which are comparatively abundant in the lower and middle Eocene. These animals seem to combine the characters of several different groups, viz; the Carnivo- res, Ungulates and Rodents. -In the genus Zllotheriwm, the type of the order, and of the family illotheride, the skull resembles that of the Bears; the molar teethare of the ungulate type ; while the large incisors are yery similar to those of Ro- dents. The skeleton resembles that of the Carniyores, but the scaphoid and lnnar bones are distinct, and there is.a third trochanter on the femur. The feet. are plantigrade, and each had fiye digits, all with long pointed claws. In the allied genus Siylénodon, which belongs to a distinct family, the Sty- linodontida, all the teeth were rootless. Some of these ani- mals were as large as a Tapir. The genus Dryplodon has been found only in the Coryphodon beds of New Mexico, while Tillothertwm and Stylineden oecur in the middle Wocene of Wyoming. se eS BOP ZERO Bernese £M oseeso cm Ba|2 Pep ee? 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Porter at the Pokagon hatcheries, has recently achieved success in his attempt to produce per- fect eggsfrom salmon kept infresh water. ‘Ihis has hitherto been. thought impossible. Seth Green, in his report last year, asserted that salmon debarred from salt water never produce epos. Nashua, N. H., Oct. 7.—The Game and Fish Ciub have stocked two ponds with black bass this season, and one with and-locked salmon, which speaks well for their energy. — Novice to SPoRTSMEN.—Having received so many communications asking us for information in regard to our siz-sectlun bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall take pleasure In forwarding to any address. We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150. We put our stanip only on the best, In order to protect our customers and ou reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod with a false enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P, 0, Box 1,294,—[Adp, ABBEY & Laprix, 33 Maiden Lane, arms six feet in length and ‘nine inches in circumference at their junction with the head; the body seven feet in lenrth and five in circumference; the eyes were four inches in di- ameter. Rows of large denticulated suckers covered the inner surface of the shorter arms, while the two long tenta- cles had suckers only at their broadened extremities. In the middle of the central mass, from which the arms radiate, was a powerful horny beak, like that of a parrot or hawk, except that the upper jaw shuts into the lower, instead of the re- verse, asin birds. Such was the’famous Logic Bay specimen of 1873. : This, however, is now entirely thrown into the shade by a new arrival of muck larger dimensions, which I proceed to describe. On Monday morning, Sept. 23, the attention of some fishermen was attracted to an object near the shore, in the harbor of Catalina, on the north shore of Trinity Bay, Tt proved to be another giant squid, still alive but much ex- hausted. A heavy equinoctial gale had swept the coast, and it is probable that the animal had been driven into the harbor and got aground. It is a peculiarity of these creatures that they swim backward by ejecting the water through a funnel, the reaction of the surrounding medium driving them along with damaging rapidity ; and when once they touch the shore they begin to pump water from their syphons with great energy, and this forces them farther and farther up the beach. In this way the animal had’ probably been stranded, and in its desperate efforts had become completely exhausted. When the tide ebbed it was left high and dry upon the beach, and after struggling for a time, and frantically throwing its huge arms, it expired. The fishermen who found it were ad- vised to bring it onat once to St. John’s for exhibition, and they arrived on the 24th. The news spread rapidly, and great curiosity was felt to view the illustrious stranger.. Goy- ernment granted the use of a large building called the Drill Shed, and on the 99 — monster was stretched, ‘tremens dous still in death.” Here he lay in state for three days, and crowds of astonished spectators thronged to gaze at this ex- traordinary ‘‘sea-vampire,” as Victor Hugo names him. Loud and frequent were the expressions of amazement as group af- ter group of visitors thronged in and gazed in wonder at the immense arms spread out, the huge head with its formidable beak, and the massive body white as a corpse, Lady visitors especially were horror-stricken at the thought of being hugged by those cold clammy arms, which grasp with a death-like tenacity, and glide swiftly round and round the victim, lash- ing themselves to the suckers, whose sharp-teethed edges sink in and seem fo drink the very blood. No escape from the terible slimy grasp of the devil-fish. Like liye blisters the suckers eat into the flesh, and every struggles of the victim to escape only produces a tightening of the gigantic arms. The imagination can scarcely conceive anything more terrible than the picture of those corpse-like arms gliding in serpentine folds around the body of some human beins, dragging him within reach of those terrible mandibles that are ready to rend and devour; while the cruel watery eyes glare ferocious- ly and strike terror to the heart. Among the groups of spec- tators such comments as the following were heard: ‘*No use to deny the existence of the sea-serpent after this—this beats him hollow!” ‘‘Begorra, thin, the man that would sup with this long-armed fellow would require a mighty long spoon— sure!” ‘QO, the horrid brute!” ‘No one, however, expressed disappointment, or seemed to begrudge the price of admissiov. Could the creature have been conveyed in a fresh state to New York, it would have made a sensation and realized a small fortune to the exhibitor. I carefully measured the animal, and found it much larger than the Logic Bay specimen. The body is ten feet'in length and close on seven feet in circumference at the thickest par', being three feet longer than the one referred to. The two long tentacles are each thirty feet in length; so that from the extremities ofthe long arms to the point of the tail it meas- ures forty feet. The tentacles are slender, but tough as leather, being but five inches in circumference, which tapers to a fine point. This expansion, whichis fifteen inches in length, is covered with rows of powerful suckers, the largest being an inch and a quarter in diameter, and all haying a cup-like cay- ity, surrounded by a horny denticulated margin. A cone shaped plug fills the cavity like a piston, capable of being drawn back and thus creating a vacuum, and giving a strong adhesive power to the suckers. Each of the eight short arms is eleven feetin length, being no less than five feet longer than those of the Logic Bay specimen; while the long tenta- cles exceed those of the former by six feet. The short arms are no less than seventeen inches in circumference at the point of junction with the head, and suggest the idea of enor. mous power, especially when each is armed with 250 suckers —in all 2,000 suckers on the short arms. Like the tentacles, they taper to a tongue-like point. The head, or central mass from which the ten arms radiate, is four and a half feet in cir- cumference. The tailis two feet long and two feet nine inck- es in breadth. Unfortunately in lifting it into their ve:sel, the fishermen crushed the eyes, and the humors all escaped, leaving only an enveloping membrane. The socket of lle eyes measures eight inches in diameter. They assume, accord - ing to the fishermen, a very ferocious expression when the animal is excited, and are of a dark blue black with an irri- descent border. When taken, the color of the cuttle was a pale flesh, and, in places, a mottled red ; but after death, the pigment vesicles seem to have disappeared, leaving the body and arms cjuite White. With a head four feet anda half in circumference, and a ten feet body to work those great arms, which are exceedingly muscular, and dart about with smaziug rapidity, this beast is one of the most formidable, as it certain- ly ig one of the most repulsive, looking of sea monsters. The poor fishermen who were lucky enough to get hold of this ‘‘big squid” reaped a golden harvest by the exhibition, and at the close got 2 handsome price for the fish. I was in treaty for the monster, haying been requested by Professor Baird tosccure it for the Smithsonian Museum; but a speculative New York- er got wind of it, and distanced all competitors by the high pti e he offered. It has gone to New York, .in pickle, prob- ably with the idea of exhibiting it. But I haye doubts whether that could be done, except by putting it in alcohol. It is en- tirely cartilaginous, and decomposes very rapidly, I tried to preserve the first specimen in strong brine, but failed. During its exhibition here it deteriorated much, the more delicate parts shrinking and melting away, and the suckers dropping off. “When placed in alcohol the shrinkage is yery great. An arm in our local museum, cut froma cuttle in Conception Bay, has lost six feetof its length since being plunged in alcohol. It is greatly to be regretted that the eyes were de- stroyed, for a special interest attaches to them as being more complicated in structure than those of many fishes, and they are besides very large and brilliant. Mrs. Browning was cor- rect in her reference, though probably unconsciously so, when she commerced ‘Lord Walter’s Wife,” with the couplet, “But why do you go? said the lady, while both sate under the yew, And her eyes were alive in their depths, a8 the krakens beneath the sca blue. The ‘* Kraken,’”’ I need hardly say, is the old mythical name for our modern giant cuttles. Looking at this giant of the waters, 50 fully equipped for battle with his larger foes, and possessed of such destructive powers, one can imagine the fierce combats that must take place “ when Greek meets Greek," when the Giant Cuttle locks some other monster in his great arms, and tears his foe with his formidable beak. Then again, what fearful destrue, tion these monsters, if Dumerous,must cause among the small. et inhabitants of the d high they prey, = i FOREST AND - STREAM. OF Those thirty feet arms, shooting about almost with the ra- pidity cf lightning, will arrest the flying prey, as a cat arrests _ amouse, and wifh even more certainty. Suppose that these giants move about in‘*schools” like their poor relations, the small squids, what havoc they must make among the cod fish on our fishing grounds, and what terror and destruction they must spread around. It is not impossible that they may have something to do with the failure of our fisheries, of which we haye 80 often to complain. When the codfish suddenly dis- appear from some fishing-bank it is not impossible that their sudden flight in some cases at least, may be caused by an in- yasion of some wandering bandof these vampyres of the deep. The common. squid is said to deposit; 40,000 ezss annually ; and if these giants approach them in fecundity, there must be myriads of them in the depths of the sea. Bunt why, then, are they so seldom seen? Since 1873 only one was found at Grand Bank, in Fortune Bay, in 1876. It must be remembered that, like the whale, they keep to the deep sea, for the most part, and only when driven in by storm or currents do they approach the land. Besides, in swimming, they do not lift their heads or bodies above the surface, their hydraulic appara- tus working noiselessly in the water; so that a shoal of them might pass a ship unnoticed. They possess a tube or funnel which is connected with the bronchial or breathing organs. The expansion of the mantle admits the water; and when it has communicated its oxygen to the blood, the mantle con- tracts and drives the water with great force through the fun- net, the jetsthus expelled by their reaction, driving the ani- mal in the opposite direction. This funnel can be so bent as to direct the jet in any direction, and thus’ enable it to vary the motion at will. By turning the opening of the funnel to ward the tail forward motionis produced. Thetail I suspect acts chiefly as a rudder, though it may also aid in locomotion, Professor Verrill considers that the discovery of these giant, euttle fish warrants the expectation that the sea-serpent will one day cease to. be fabulous as the Kraken has done. He says, “The ‘pen’ of our Architenthis seems to resemble that of the ancient genus Tendopsis, found fossil in the Jurassié formations, and contemporaneous with the huge marine Sau- rians, Iethyosanrus, Plesiosaurus, ete., the sea-serpent of those ancient seas. May there not also be huge marine Sau- rians still living in the North Atlantic, in company with the giant squids, but not yet known to naturalists. Such a belief seems quite reasonable, when we consider how many species of great marine animals, both among cephalopods and cetaceans, are still known only from single specimens, or even mere frasments, zenerally obtained only by chance.” M. Harvey. [The monster referred to can now be seen ati the Aquarium in Thirty- fitth street, New York, where it is on exhibition, preserved in immense qank of alcohol. The engraving which we republish to-day will not ose any of its value, because if was first brought to notice in 1s73. It isthe one referred to in the body of Mr, Ilarvey’s letter herewith pub- lished. —Ep.] e+ _____. HON. J. D. CATON’S DOMESTICATED WILD TURKEYS (Meleagris galopavo). F late years the Hon. J. D. Caton, of Ottawa, Illinois, has dovyoted much attention to the propagation of the wild turkey, the finest game bird of America, and the finest in the world except the capercailzieof Great Britain. This species of fow] is now extinct in many sections where it was once abundant, and every effort to restore it or extend its species is entitled to thankful commendation, Lut to propagate wild turkeys requires that they should be first, domesticated to a degree. Money would be thrown sway in simply capturing wild hirds and letting them loose in the woods. They will ‘light out” in less thanno time. We have tried the experi- ment ourselves in Blooming Grove Park, Pa,, and never heard of our proteges after once bidding them adieu. Judge Caton, by long study, has acquired the knowledge of how to tame a wild turkey, and after be has tamed him, make him wild avain. He has now on his premises at Ottawa something yer one hundred. We aregratified to state that the Judgehas promised to present the Blooming Grove Park with several pairs of them at any time when he may receive the shipping order, and we have no doubt that the result will be much more encouraging to the Association than the first experiment proved to be. He has also been kind enongh to send direc- tions for shipping them and caring for them, which we take the liberty to print herewith, as they may be of benefit to others who may perchance be engaged in the same laudable enterprise. He says: ‘*Tn transit, the cocks must be In separate apartments, else they are Hable to kill each other, but two hens will gencrally go safely in an apartment. I think it will be well to select from stock well domesticated, as they will be more likely 'to carefully treated and well fed at least for a few generations : till the park gets pretty well stocked, though no doubt their breeding season the hens will go to the woods till they can find dense cover and perfect seclusion, and by the time the peered neighborhood, and by careful managsement the young Ones may be considerably tamed at least for a time. After shot in remote parts, and they will learn that they are safest near the lodge.” asit may seem. Sometimes a strange distemper attacks the young birds and carries-off twenty per cemt. of them, and does ‘remain around the premises, which { think they will do if tendency will be to resort to the wild state. During the young broods come out corn should be scattered in their sup- the park is well stocked they should only be allowed to be However, breeding turkeys is not altogether so easy a job ot always spare the old ones, It seems to recur periodically at intervals of eight years, and there is no apparent cause for it, as the broads haye always the same care and treatment. It scems to occur only in very dry seasons, A Rare isu.—On.Wednesday, October tenth, Mr. Eugene QC. Blackford, of Fulton Market, received from Gloucester, Est, which was identified ly Mr. Breyoort of the Astor Library and other scientists as an Mass., an unknown and curious Alepisaurus ferent. This is such a rarity, thateven the British Museum has no specimen, and no Huropean naturalist has ever seen one, and but two specimens have been captured in the last three centu- On August 26th, 1679, a Dutch sea-captain on a specimen known, and made a rough sketch of it, an account of whieh, with a fac-simile cut, will be found in Yol. 1 of the ‘Memoirs of the Long Island Historical Society” on “Although we had hitherto caught no fish, one caught itself during the ries, voyage to America, caught the first page 69, and page 2 of the Appendix, Tle says: night. It was not only dead, but the belly was all burst open by reason of the quantity of water thatjhad been forced in it, for the mouth was wide open with the hook and line in it. It was so hideous -It was almost like an eelor rather a geep. and looked so sayage that my companion inquired if it were not a sea deyil. Its flesh, when it was cooked, was quite good, tasting almost like mackerel’s.” : The next account we haye of the fish is from the pen of Reverend R. T, Lowe,A. M., in a letter addressed to the Secre- tary of the Royal Zoological Society, in 1888, which was also accompanied by a drawing. We quote: ‘In its habit, shape of body, smoothness of skin, compressed head, wide gape, and long, formidable teeth, Alepisaurus agrees with Trichturus and Lepidopus; but in the former of these genera, the vertical fins are wanting, and in the latter they are rudimentary only, and pectoral. TZ richizerus is also destitute of a caudal fin. In both of them,. moreover, the anal fin is abnormal, and the dorsal is single. The two dorsal fins of the Alepisaurus are ‘Temarkable among the fishes with which it is most nearly re- Jated, and the small adipose second dorsal evidently indicates a curious relation of analogy to the salmonide among the Mal- acoplorygii, “The characteristics of the genus are: compressed head, long drawn out, with wide mouth, extending back behind the eyes ; teeth uniserrated, strong, some very lone ones recurved ; body long, thin, scaleless, asis also the head. Of thetwo dorsal fins, the first is high and prolonged from the neck all along the back; second, small, triangular and adipose, both ventrals and abdominals. Pectorals, elevated ; tail, large, furcated, menibranous, with bony branches and six or seyen rays.” In his catalogue of Acanthopterygian fishes of the British Museum (Vol. 2, p. 860), Guntlier says : ‘* Alenisawrus (Lowe) has been considered as a fish most closely allied to the family of Sphyrenide (baraconta), or Vrichturide. The sim- arity, however, is merely external, and its natural aflinity is decidedly siluroid, 2. ¢., belonging to the catfish family. The rays of the dorsal fin are soft, composed of joints; there is a large adipose fine on the back; the ventrals are abdomi- nal, composed of one toothed spine and nine rays. The sub- operculum is absent, and the margin of the upper jaw is formed entirely by the intermaxillary bone ; the maxillary bone is rudimentary, and the pyloric appendages are absent. The specimen sent to Mr. Blackford was upward of five feet in length, the head having been sadly mutilated, the fish having been caught with a trawl. Its exact length could not be determined “within two or three inches. The teeth are very curious, many being extremely long, recuryed and sharp as razors, and instead of fitting in an alviolar process, were part and parcel of the jaw itself, showing no articulation whatever, but appeared to be merely projecting from the max- illary. This fish has been donated by Mr. Blackford to the Smithsonian Institution, where it now is. > 38 at —————— —Mr. James F. Marsters is in receipt of a couple of fawns (@. virg.) captured by Harry Shipman in Minnesota. They are to be sent to Stonybrook, Long Island, to Mr. Shipman’s brother, += __—__—____ PARASITES IN THE NkcK or Hanus.—A correspondent sends us an ‘‘ unknown animal found in the neck of a live, healthy fat rabbit. A similar specimen was found last year.” All animals have parasites, not even man being exempt. Hares usually have themin July and August, and up to the middle of September, but rarely later, and there are often two, one on either side of the neck. They do not interfere in the least with the health of the animal they inhabit, neither do they injure it forfood, haying no connection whatever with the flesh, but are enclosed in a sac formed between two layers of the integument. If, before the laryee reach maturity the hare should die, the parasites speedily make their way out into the world, when they die also from lack of the animal heat necessary to their sustenance. ee —The New York World suggests the name Hippoeynophi- dornithoichthyovdes Dississippianius for a monstrosity recently discovered in the Mississippi River, and which is said to combine the head of a bull-dog and the beak of a pelican with a shiny neck, a serpent-like body and tail: The H. M. travels at the rate of eight miles per hour, with its head and neck twenty feet above the wayes, and giving forth terrific howls. : ee et +-Hedgehog raising is encouraged in England because they are formidable enemies to all yermin, _ Aczs or Drer, anp {Castine or Horns,—In ‘* Antlers” interesting articles on ‘* Habit. of Deer,” in your last issue, I see he speaks of killing those that must have been over a year old, from the fact that no ‘spawn spots” were visible. I have raised many fawns, but never have known one to retain its spots till six months old, and hardly ever until four months old. ie says he néver sawa deer that had shed its horns before February. Ihavean old buck that has been in my flock, several years, was full srown when caught in New Hampshire, and he always drops his horns in December. Another buck now five years old that came from Ohio does not drop his horns till February. The horns cease the srowth- shedding of their vevelt in September, M. W. Crarx, Danville Junction, Me., Oct. 8, 1877. a ARRIVALS AT Toe NEW YORK AQUARIUM FOR THE Week ENDING, Oor. 15, 1877, FRESH-WATER VARIETIHS.—Hels, black bass, gar-pike, white perch; cat fish seventeen pounds,weight, brown cat fish, wall-eyed pike, straw: berry bass, white bass, Pometis auretis. SALT-VWATER VARIETIES.—Striped bass, toad fishes, king fish,surnards skates, flounders and a large nomber of shell fishes, Of birds there are crown pigeons from New Guinea, Sultan’s chicken from Africa and South America, buzzards, and a large boa constrictor duykerboks, the smailest kind of antelope, from South Africa, with leg as thin as a lead pencil. AVoodland, Farm and Garilen. SELECTION AND CULTIVATION OF HYACINTHS, HERE is no better time for potting hyacinths intended for spring display than in October and November, As a matter of course, such early blooming kinds as the early white Roman, and also the single red L’Ami du Cceur, the white grand Vainqueur and the light blue Charles Dickens, together with a few early flowering scillas, tulips, crocuses and narcissi should be potted the first or second week in Sep- tember, and so on till the end of that month ; but for common. hyacinths there is no better time than the present. Generally they are potted too early—before the bulbs have recovered from the effects of the long, close confinement during their transit from Holland, and ere they have become thoroughly matured. It often happens that early potted Hyacinths rot, owing to their being placed in contact with the soil too soon after being imported, and, after all, nothing is really gained by such early potting, except in cases where it is intended the bulbs shall be forced. We would, however, always impress on cultivators the necessity of obtaining their bulbs early from the dealers, not only because the finest bulbs are invariably selected for the earliest orders, but also because they can look better after them, preparatory to potting them, than the deal~ ers can. Among the newer varieties there are now some very fine kinds, such as Princess Helena, Garibaldi, Howard, Kohi- noor, Pelisier, Prince Albert, Victor, etc., in the pink and red classes ; Blondin, Czar Peter, De Candolle, General Havelock, King of the Blues, and Sir Henry Havelock in blues, and Ida and Bird of Paradise in yellows. Among pure white flowers - may be mentioned La Grandesse, a magnificent variety, I’In- nocence and Snowball, a variety with immense bells of great substance. Some of the above bring rather high prices, and are indeed difficult to find in this but happily for those who cannot afford to purchase cémparatively new hya- cinths, there are many old varieties of excellent quality that can be obtained at a cheap rate, though they lack the rich and varied coloring to be found in the newer sorts: In the red class, including roseand pink flowers, there are Lord Welling- ton, Fabiola, Le Prophéte, Norma, Princess Helena, Susanna Maria, Lord Macauly, Robt. Steiger, ete. Among pale blue flowers may be found’such well known yarieties as Couronne de Cello, Grand Lilas, Orondatus, Leonidas, Van Speyk; and among the dark blues, Albini, Argus, Baron Von Tuyll, Lau- rens, Koster, Minosa, Shakespeare, etc. Of white varieties, there are Alba Superbissima,Mad. Van der Hoop,*Mont Blane, Grand Vainqueur, Anna Paulowna, Elfrida, Lord Grandville, Seraphine, etc., all standard sorts; white in yellowish colored flowers, Alida Jacoba, Anna Carolina, Duc de Malakoff, He- roine, La Citronniere, etc., may always be depended upon, Ilyacinths should be placed singly in six-inch pots, a little moss in each for drainage, and over it about an inch of well decayed cow manure. In a light compost of good loam, leat mould and manure, with a liberal addition of sand, all bulbs will grow and luxuriate. Tulips, crocuses, jonquils, stc., may be planted as fancy or demand dictates. The bulbs should be about half buried, a good sprinkling of water given fo set- tle the soil about them, and then place in a cool cellar, cold frame, or any cool place, where they can be con- veniently got at in winter, and covered over to a depth of six inches or so. It-sometimes happens that hyacinths are un- skilfully planted, and unless some covering be laid on the sur- face of the pots, the bulbs, in the act of rooting, will force themselves out of the soil in consequence of its being too hard pressed at the base of the bulbs. Im six weeks or two months the covering should be removed, and the bulbs placed in some cool light place or greenhouse, where they can develop their foliage in their own time. For window culture they can also be grown in glasses with water or in pots with bog moss or sphagnum, suchas is used so extensively by florists, care being taken to have the roots well developed before exposing them to the light. Nine-tenths of the failures to grow hya- cinths properly are due to this cause alone. When the days lengthen and the stn gains power they can be brought on into growth as far as desired, but we would again emphasize the } importance of securing the early growth as strong as possible, for then is laid the foundation of a noble spike of bloom, 208 Hor Forest and Stream. THE POISON SUMACHS. HE Sumachs are a useful, handsome family of trees, which we should greatly miss from our waysides, woods and rocky nooks; but it is well to note that they are also a baleful family. Chiefly natives of tropical regions, where their genera and species are abundant, they are repre- sented in the United States by the genus Rhus, which is nam- ed, perhaps, from the ancient Celtic rhuwdd, red. Now, in the time of autumn leaf seeking and gathering, it is well to be warned against plucking the brilliant, hindsomely-formed foliage of at least two common varieties, which are of such tempting beauty every fail, to uninformed and unwary peo- ple. Byerybody has heard that the dogwood—which is the com- mon name for Hhws vernenata—is poisonous; but how few distinguish it in its native home, and mark its appearance sufliciently to avoid it when its luxuriant leaves are crimsoned ? Go to some abundant swamp, where many of our native shrubs are most fine and various, if you would easily find this poison sumach, and in such luxuriant growth that you can easily mark its whole aspect, and retain the memory wherever you may meet it again. Swampy and wet woodlands are its favorite home, but it grows upon the wood edges of roadsides, very frequently, if rather moist, and there travelers are fre- quently tempted to pluck its glowing autnmn foliage. Itisa small tree or shrub of fine appearance, bearing quite a tropical air in summer, with its long, glossy, green pinnate leaves of many pairs, the leaflets from seven to thirteen, oval, and ab- tuptly accuminate, entire. The petioles are long, roundish, smooth ; the partial ones very short, It loves to cluster in clumps or groups where soil best suits it, growing ten or fifteen feet high, spreading its branches above their small trunks profusely, and contrasting richly with other foliage surround- ing. . The effluyium of this shrub is a violent poison to many constitutions, producing a distressing cutaneous eruption when handled, or even approached. On others, and, perhaps, the majority, it exerts no influence. It is even said by eminent authority that the latter class may rub, chew or swallow its leaves with impunity, but perhaps we may be pardoned should we hesitate to try the experiment. The taste of the l-aves is found to indicate no unusual quality, being sumply herbaceous and astringent. Another poisonous sumach, and one perhaps more fre quently plucked for its variegated and reddened leaves, is the poison ivy, 2. radicans. This is very frequently mistaken through the autumn for the beautiful and harmless Virginia ereeper, A Linpelopsis quinguefolia, which crimsons so exquistte- ly in yarying shades through Jate and lovely days. We all know ifs vigorous, shrubby vine, draping walls and fences with a network of larze, brilliant leaves and berries of purple peeping from scarlet footstalks. But probably few casual ob- servers—and such are too often autumn leaf seekers—could remember how its leaves grow. Let us count their bright di- visions. They are five parted or quinnate—whence its speci- fic name—they are also called digitate, or are arranged some- what like the fingers of the hand into the ovate leaflets, whose edges are notched, and whose tips are pointed, or acuminate. Make a note of this. i Now, to our climbing poison ivy, ascending lofty trees by throwing out myriads of thread-like rootlets (which grow quite differently from ithe radicating tendrils of the Virgini creeper) all along its length of gray, scaly bark, and which become nearly buried in the back of its support as it climbs on high and never wearies. Butitsleaves will beits sure dis- tinction; they are thick, glassy and ternate, or in leaflets of three; ovate, smooth, with entire edges, and never serrat- ed—thel owest rarely angular; and if a close look be given, we shall see its foliage is cut smaller than the Ampelopsis, while its habit differs strikingly. Many other descriptive distinctions of the Sumach family could be noted, both interesting, useful and instructive. But will not our limited examination be sufficient to teach us iow necessary is some botanical knowledge of our native trees and shrubs? A little attention to plants and flowers, as we consider their characteristics, soon becomes a delightful study, fascinating in its pursuit. The waysides, fields and forest take on a new aspect when we may single here and there some interesting or harmful shrub, some rare or lovely flower, some modest useful plant, and be sure of their place in the vegetable kingdom. " §. P. Barrier, > SHEEP HUSBANDRY. es Fern Bang, Ohio. Friend Hallock—In an editorial note of yours to a recent article of mine on sheep husbandry, you truly remark that the Blue Ridge Mountains are peculiarly well adapted to woo] prowing. You may be pleased to learn that some of the most eminent men of the South concur with you in this opio- jon. Col. Edward Colston, of Berkley county, Virginia, in an address delivered at Martinsburg, makes the following statement = The western part of our county, containing perhaps 30,000 acres, is mountainous. I have ridden there for ten miles without seeing a buman habitation, and although from: its abundant herbage it might sustain for its owners 20,000 head of sheep, not a smgle one is to be fonnd grazing on its sur- face, 4n this region muy be found also much land iit for cul- FOREST AND tivation, with fine meadows and abundant water; yet all this is worthless to our community, and a dead capital to its pro- prietors. There is territory and grass enough here to be di- vided into three or four sheep walks, each sustaining from 3,000 to 4,000 sheep during the summer, with meadow and arable land enough, at a small expense, to provide amply for winter sustenance. The Hon. Andrew Stevenson, who, while U. 8. Minister to the Court of St. James, made sheep husbandry, as practiced in Great Britain, a special study, and who sent home some of the finest bucks and ewes to be ob- tained in that country, in a letter fo the late John 5, Skinner, published in the ‘* Farmers’ Library,” says: ‘f Vir— ginia hag many advantages for sheep breeding not surpassed in the United States. The middle part of the State, and especially the whole range of the Southwest Mountains and Blue Ridge, afford the greatest facilities for fine sheep walks— hills covered with fine herbage, abundance of running water, and well sheltered by trees from the heat and sun of summer.” In the same publication (the ‘‘ Farmers’ Library”) I finda communication from the Hon. W. L. Goggin, then represent- ing the District he describes in Congress, as follqws: ‘* Bed- forthe county, in which I reside, is bounded on the south side by the Staunton River, on. the north by the James River, while. its western extremity, the whole length, reaches the top of the Blue Ridge. These mountains afford an unlimited range for stock, and the advantages for sheep walks (wild as is the climate, combined with the productiveness of the soil, ) are’ nowhere equalled, it is believed, except by similar situa- tions in the neighboring counties.,....Ranges for sheep may be had at a very reduced price on the mountains, and where, too, could be produced all the grasses in which they delight, such as the red and white clover, the meadow fox-tail, shoit blue meadow grass, lucern, eye-grass, etc. These advantages, and then the beautiful clear streams which abound in all the mountain regions, invite a pastoral Jife.....Many of the mountains to their very summit are covered with the richest verdure.” Of Madison and Greene counties he says: ‘* Here, too, are abundant ranges, and the wonder is that sheep hus- baudry is not introduced.” I may add-that the statements of these three eminent men, all of whom were practical farmers, will apply with even greater force to the Blue Ridge, as it extends southward through the two Carolinas into Georgia; but there is one re markable and enviable peculiarity of these mountains, which, though mentioned by Mr. Jefferson in his ‘' Notes. on Vir ginia,” seems to have escaped the notice of these gentlemen. It is that, with the commencement of the warm weather in the spring, the ridge is blessed with a sea and land breeze as regular and distinctly marked as in the West India islands. Between 9 and 10 a. M., as the eastern slope of the ridge be- comes warmed by the rising sum}the air current sets in steadily toward the mountain, and as the sun declines in the West the current 1s reversed, To the aboye I will add some observations of my own, made during a residence of many years in Rappahannock county, in the very heart of the Ridge. In Rappahannock the eastern slope of the mountain only is inhabited to any ex- tent, the western sides are too precipitous; and this, I presume, is the case through the whole length of ihe chain. The mountaineers proper are mostly squatters, and their methods of cultivation are cf the rudest kind. Their corn is general y worked with the hoe, and the man who can seratch the moun- tain side with a bull tongue, or shoyel plow is looked upon asa capitalist. But what is remarkable, is that these steep hillsides, covered with loose rock, have been in cultivation for nearly a hundred years in that most exhaustive of ail crops, maize, and they still produce living crops year after year, without an intervalof rest or a particleof manure; and any acre of this land when dressed with a single bushel of gyp- sum becomes clothed with white clover within a year of the application. But a still more remarkable fact is to be noted as regards these hills. At a certain elevation, commencing with the base of the ridge proper, and extending near to the top, they are completely exempt from the ravages of the cur- lio and comparatively free from the early and late frosts, at times go calamitous to the lower country. These facis, to- gether with the geological formation of the ridge, combine to make the eastern slope of the ridge the finest fruit-growing region east of the Alleghanies. EXyen now, without the aid ef horticultural knowledge, the apple, the pear, the quince, the peach and the plum grow as naturally as do the native oaks and chestnuts. But the object of my first communication was to urge the spread of sheep husbandry in the old Southern States, mere with a yiew to improve the worn out lands than to the pro- duction of wool and mutton. But the subject grows as I write, and I find myself monopolizing too much of your yalu- able space. Permit me to stop here with the promise to con- tinue the subject further in your next issue, should you wish it. F. G. 8. a InprA-RuRBER Propucine Prants.—These trees belong to the three following families—ist, Euphorbiaces, comprising especially the genera Hevea and Siphonia, different species of which are indigenous to the warm and damp portions of Amazon basin as well as the Brazilian province of the Rio Grande. The two trees which are the most used for this purpose are the Hevea guianensis and the Siphonia clastica ; 2d, Artocarpe, a natural order to which belong the tree named Ule (Castilloa elastica) which grows in the Gulf of Mexico as far as Guayaquil, and several fig trees indigenous to India, Jaya, and the north of Australia ; dd, Apocoute, a family in which we find representatives in the South of Brazil, Hyau- torial Africa, Madagascar, Malacca and Borneo. The best india-rubber is that from Para, in which country the harvest commences in the month of August, and is continued in the month of January or February. The milky juice of the Hevea, which is the chief source of the rubber, hecomes too watery during the rainy season for being then collected ; in STREAM. the fine season this juice, aS soon as it runs from the incisions made in the trees, has the color and the consistency of cream; the caoutchouc proper soon becomes hardened, and separates itself so as to be suspended in an opaline liquid. If is in the eyening, asa rule, that the incisions from which juice is to run are made in the trees, and itis on the following morning that persons go to collect the juice which has flowed out. The Para caoutchoue is more tenacious, purer, and more durable than other kinds; thus it is especially employed in the manu- facture of articles which should unite strength with elasticity. Among the trees which yield caoutchouc of second quality, the most useful is the Ule (Castilloa), which grows in abundance in Central America, and in fhe western parts of South America, as far as Peru. This india- rubber tree flourishes particularly well in forests with an un— dergrowth of brushwood, which are at the same time hot and damp. It arrives at its greatest perfection in the basins of Lakes Nicaragua and Managua. The juice of the Ule mins during the whole year, but. is bestin April. A tree of 60 cen- timetres, or nearly 20 inches in diameter, properly managed, is capable of yielding 20 gallons of juice, which gives about 25 kilogs. (55 lbs) of India.rubber. As a general rule, the coagulation of this milk is effected by the addition of certain vegetable juices. The caoutchoue becomesseparate:d in the form of a brown and soft substance, with the odor of fresh cheese. In the district of Sait Jobn, in Nicaragua, there are 600 to +00 persons engaged in drawing off the caoutchouc; about 2,000 may be reckoned in the neighborhood of Panama, where the reprehensible practice prevails of fellhng-trees to obtain the milky jnice. The worst caoutchouc is that of Guatemala, as it is more or less mixed with resinous substances. The Guatemala india-rubber is, besides, of unequal quality ; the best ig whitish and the worst spongy. The south of Brazil, between 18 deg. and 16 deg. of 3S. latitude, produces a good caoutchoue, known under the name of Pernambuco rubber, which is derived from several species of the Hancornia. These trees, about the size of our apple trees, have peudant branches with narrow leaves, which give them the appearance of weep- ing willows. In Asia the. principal india rubber tree is th Ficus elastica, which is fouud especially in Assam, India (o this side of the Ganges), in Java,Sumatra, and other places. This is the species which especially produces what is called the Singapore rubber ; but under this name is also sold that of the Urceola elastica, a climbing species, which attains an im- mense length. To obtain the juice of this plant it is cut in logs, one end of which is heated ; the caoutchouc is of very inferior quality. 'The Madagascar rubber, obtained from a creeping , is very good, and is worth nearly as much as that of Para ; this kind is especially used in France. Equatorial Africa is rich in trees and climbing shrubs which produce caoutchouc ; but it is drawn from the wood and prepared so carelessly that the product is of a very bad qnality. Although the trees which yield cautchoue are very pumerous and widely spread over different countries, the method of preparation is often so primitive and wasteful that there is every reason to fear that, in a not far distant future, this substance, which it would be impossible 10 do without, will become more and more scarce, and ultimately fail altogether. It thereby be- comes a matter of the bighest importance to place the prepara- tion of india-rubber under proper regulations, strictly enforced, or to plant and cultivate young trees in plice of those of spontaneous growth, which are destroyed in large quantities every year.—Journal dela Societe d’ Hortioulture, France. —- + 1 Curon anp GAmMBIER.—Cutch, or catechu, and gambier, or Terra japonica, are two important tanning substances—the first imported from India, and the second chiefly from Singa- pore. Cutch is produced by cutting up the wood of acacia calechu into chips, boiling them, and evaporating the fluid, so as to form an extract, whichis madeinto blocks or lumps, and packed in bags or mats for exportation. As it appears in commerce it isa brown, somewhat resinous-looking substance, breaking with a dull fracture, and having a strong astringent taste. Its use chiefly is for tanning purposes, and if is also used in small quantities in medicine as an asiringent. The quantities of this product imported in different years varies much, but in the years 1874-5, 191.891 ewt. were sent from India. Its average value when exported is said to be about #4 per cwt. About three-fourths of the whole quantity comes from the Burmah port, and a large proportion from the forests beyond the frontier in Upper Burmah. Reserves of catechu- producing forest have been formed in Pegu, but outside these reserves the destruction of these trees goes on unchecked as before. From the fact that the demand for cutch is increas- ing, and from the certainty of a decrease in the supply from beyond the frontier, it is urgently necessary to demarcate ex- tensive tracts of cutch-praducing forest in Burmah, so that a permament supply of the article may be insured. ‘The tree is stated to grow in all parts of India proper, from the Indus in the Punjab to Ceylon, and cutch is manufactured in many places in South and Central India, andin the sub-Himalayan forests, as far north as the Ganges, but not much of the cuich produced in India proper is exported. Gambier is a very similar product to cutch, having much the same appearance, and being user! likewise for tanning and dyeimg. It is pro- duced by boiling the young shoots of Uncaria Gambier, a large climbing shrub with hard woody hooks, or recuryed sp nes. It is cultivated largely in the Straits of Malacca, the product, gambier, fetching about the same price in the Hiiglish mar- ket as cutch, Considering the outcry that has been made lately on the scarcity of tanning materials it is satisfactory to know thatin India the more general cultivation of the acacia catechu for the purpose of furnishing increased aad continued supplies of cutch is occupyiog some attention.— Gardener's Chronicle, London. a a et Be eC —The Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences have been discussing the advanteges of promoting the growth of the lac- quer tree in this country. The varnish obtained from this tree in Japanis used for the beautiful lacquer-work of that country. ‘I'he tree is of the rhus family, and the varnish when new is poisonous, causinga rash. Dr. Thomas mention- ed an American family all of whom were poisoned by somenew- ly lacquered furniture sent from Japan. Prof. Rothrock told a plain unvarnished tale of an Instance where a full company of soldiers was sent to Cape Cad to drill, and ninety-five per cent of them were poisoned by a plant of the rhus kind, prob- ably poison sumach. HO A Huaer Fonevs—Ferrishburgh, ¥t., Oct. 9.—Found a “‘puff- bali” yesterday, and although [ am not in favor of puffing up the products of ‘old Vermont,” I must send you dimensions, namely: circumference, 58 inches; weight, 22 pounds. Per- haps this is not a sporting item, but game is so scarce this fall, we have to take up with a good many curious substitutes, Yaxp Mont, FOREST AND STREAM. 209 Forusts ann Rarrato.—The relation between woodlands and rainfall and other climatié conditions has of late been the subject of much dogmatic theorizing. A comparison of Maps in Walker’s “* Statistical Atlas of the United States” shows that the forests of Washington erritory and in regions haying an annual rainfall of sixty inches and upward. The magnificent forests found from Minesota: to Maine have a rainfall precisely identical with that or the nearly treeless prairies which extend westward from Chicago, viz., from twenty-eight to forty inches, The northern part of the Michigan Penninsula, with its heavy timber, is marked with precisely the same rainfall as large portions of Southern Minnesota, lying in the same latitudes, and nearly treeless. —>-- = Fink SpuciMens.—It is always a pleasure to notice, and more particularly to recerye, anything in onr way really su- perior. We therefore wish to notice an exceedingly fine and well grown cockscomb from Mr. Segnitz, gardener to O. F. Erhart, Esq , Brooklyn, measuring thirty-one inches in cir- cumference, and from Mr. J. Coupland, 161 Pierrepont street, Brooklyn, two magnificent specimens of the Late Melocoton Peach, weighing together one and a quarter pounds. This is a very fine late peach, though in unfavorable seasons inclined to be rather acid, It is a noble looking peach, however, on the table; and a few trees of it ought to be grown by all who can find room for late varieties. So SYMPHITUM OFFICINALE VARIEGATUM.—This is a yery strikingly beautiful variewated variety of the old and well- known Comfrey. Its large lanceo late leaves are broadly and distinctly marked with creamy white. It is a very effective plant for planting in mixed borders, and is no less so in ribbon borders ; indeed it is one of our very best plants for this pur- pose, keeping its variegation till frostcomes. It is not nearly 80 well known as it ought to be. et ly eee Patt FrowrrmcG Hersaczous Pranrs.—Many of our autumn-flowering herbaceous plants are now in full beauty, and are well deserving of more attention than they gener- ally receive. At Messrs, Veitch & Son’s, New Haven, we lately saw a plant of Helianthus orgyalis, a native of Kansas, about eight feet high, every stem being clothed with its graceful recurved leaves, ahd the whole plant coyered with its graceful golden yellow blossoms. In the setting sun it appeared one ef the most lovely plants inaginable. Numbers of Asters arenow also in flower, as is also the beautiful and effective Anemone japonica, which, beautiful as it is, is great- ly excelled in size of flower, height and robustness of growth ' by its compeers, A. japonica alba, and japonica intermedia. These also do well in pots, giving abundance of flowers all through early winter, and seems to haye been specially de- signed to gratify the modern passion for variety in cut flowers. Ghe Sennel. 0 CORRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs Witl pleuve take note of and describe the following points in each ani- Mal: 1. Age, 2 Foodand medicine given. 3. Appearance of the eye; of (he coat; of the tongue and lips. 4. Any changes in the appearance of the hody, as bleating, drawing in of the flanks, etc. 5, Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. 6. Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc. 1. Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8, Temperature of the body as indi- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contigul'y to other buildings, and the uses of the latter, Also give any peculiarities of temperament, fhoyements, etc., that may be noticed ; signs of suffering, etc. Currp.—Mr. Chas. I, Raymond, of Morristown, New Jer- sey, whom every one knows as the importer of many of the finest setiers in this country,has again shown his appreciation of the efforts of his friend, Capt. C. D. Viele, 10th U. S. Cxyalry, to introduce prize sporting dogs into the State of Texus. where his regiment is stationed, by presenting bun with that splendid half Laverack dog Cupid, by Pride of the Border, out.of Horace Smith’s Fanny. The dog is a trio cul- or Lwo years aud a half old—black, white and tan. It will be remembered that Mr. Raymond last Spring presented to Capt. Viele some of his finest siock to take to Texas, which was duly recorded in this journal. Capt. Viele is about to close his leaye of absence, and will return to his regiment on the Mexicun frontier next week, from which we expect to hear a good rec rd in regulating the difficulties on the Rio Grande. Capt. Viele isa nephew of Gen’‘l. Eybert L, Viele. = te Doe Porrratts.—Mr. P. H. Morris has placed on exhibi- tion in our office, a handsome oil painting of his champion native setber Lark.. It was pain ed by Mr. HW. Sanguinetti, of 28 West 22d street, and is a truly life-like portrait of this mag- nific-nt animal, so well known as the peer of the ‘blue bloods.” The artist has taken ‘“‘ Lark upon a point,’ as the subject of his painting, and has produced a work of art which challenges criticism, every feature being distinct, and totally devoid of that stiffness so common in animal portraiture. , erie ak Tae Louroner.—The Lurcher is almost, or entirely, un- known upon the American continent, and in England is an aninal of considerable ill repute, which has been obtained en- lurely though the fact that it is seldom seen except as ihe companion of poachers and other disreputable characters. This is a matter of considerable regret, for the animal is by no means unhandsome in appearance, aud is eminent for speed, scent and intelligence. A cross betweenthe greyhound and collie, he combines al} the excellent qualities of his parents, ‘selection of judges has heen made, even excelling them in some particulars. A lurcher is sup- posed to be most valuable when bred from the Sotch grey- hound and Scotch eolly. His sagacity is something wonderful, readily learning to obey the unspoken commands of a master, and hunting with a quietude and stealth unknown to other dogs. Wor this reason heis the favorite of the poacher, as he appreciates quite as fully as his master the necessity for lying concealed when foes are near, and even pioneers the Way, giving him timely warning of hidden enemies. The poacher seldom owns any one dog long, for the game keeper is the sworn foe of the lurcher, and is sure to shoot him at the first opportunity. That punishment generally falls on the wrong shoulders is proverbially true, and holds good in this instance; for the poor dog, with perfect self abnegation to the will of his master, is but doing his duty when engaged in capturing or marking game, and should not, by right, be sub- jected to so severe a penalty for obeying the orders received. Yet there is some excuse, for so admirably is the animal adapted for the pursuit and capture of game, that with his as- sistance a single poacher is able to secure twice or thrice as much as could any two men unaided by dogs. Destructive of all game, whether of fur or feather, the lurcher is especially obnoxious in the rabbit warren, or in any localities where hares abound, Its extremely acute ol- factory powers and great speed enable it to discern its prey at long distances, and to pounce upon hare or rabbit before it can by any possibility shelter itself. As a retriever, too, it is unexceled, bringing its prey as soon as caught to the hand of the master. Even birds are sometimes caught by this crafty and agile animal. If, as sometimes happens, this animal develops an unex- pected taste for mutton, he becomes an intolerable nuisance to the farmer, as it devotes its whole time and energy to the pur- suit of the flocks, committing sad havoc among them. : As the lurcher causes such suspicion in the mind of the -game-keeper, owners of these dogs frequently dock their tails, in order to strengthen the resemblance belween them and their honorable cousins, the sheep dogs, and also to escape the tax which is levied upon all dogs used for sport. It can take upon and acquit itself with credit the character which the cropped tail is intended fo indicate, keeping the sheep in order, watching the fold, or conducting them from one place to another with all the fidelity of the true sheep dog from which it sprang. It can also be entrusted with the guardian- ship of the heuse, and watches over property committed to its care with vigilance and fidelity. There are many breeds of the lurcher, owing to the numer- ous dogs from which the parentage is formed. As before re- marked, the greyhound and sheep dog are the original pro genitors, but their offspring is crossed with various other races in order to obtain the desired qualifications. Thus the greyhound is used on account of its” swiftness of foot and silent tongue, the sheep dog for its hardiness, sagacity and readiness to obey commands. The spaniel and setter too are often made to take part in the pedigree in order to give its well known predilection for hunting game, and the hound is sometimes employed for a similar purpose. Yet in all these crossings the greyhound must morally predominate, although its form is barely to be traced under the rough lineaments of the lurcher. —+@+—<- A Rare Doc.—Our friend E, D. Swasey, of Covington, Ky., has received a pup of the famous breed known as the St Walert Scotch stag hound. It isa very rare specimen, about four feet high, and is a gift from the Harl of Dundreith, . 3 —San Francisco holds a bench show during the week com- mencing Oct. 29, under the auspices of the California Kennel Club. ‘The rules of the National American Kennel Club will be followed, and premiums amounting to $5,000 will be distributed. ——— ss —Capt. Jno. M, Taylor, “f Nottoway, Virginia, will go to Europe next year, and attend the Paris Exposition, where he hopes to purchase some fine dogs for friends. —_— + a Capt. John M. Taylor of Virginia, informs us that Jno. Epps, Esq., of Nottaway, W. Va., has just purchased a couple of fine fox hound pups out of the old Higgins stock of Michlen- burg, Va. ‘This breed bas inyariably thrown handsome work- ing dogs, not particularly fast, butwith plenty of bone, muscle and bottom. He has named them Moody and Sankey, In color they are black, white and tawney. gos Doc Ficuters Convierrp.—The Newark (New Jersey) Courts have found Elly Mockridge and James Coyne suilty of being engaged inadogfight. The jury were out seven hours, and the sentence was two years in State Prison, ora fine of $1,000. It is to be hoped that this will be a check upon the brutal amusement so common to certain localities. SERRE one Queens County Hounps.—-The Queens county hounds met yesterday at Garden City Hotel at one o'clock. Another meet will be held at New Castle Wood at one o'clock Saturday, Oct. 20th. Jupeus FoR THE Nasuvitie Frecp Trrats,—In the county field trials which are to tale place next November 12th, to which we have made frequent reference, the following capital We indorse it unani- mously: D. OC. Berganthal, Indianapolis, Ind.; Dr. Rawlings Young (**Guyon”’), of Jackson, Miss.; and ©, Jeff, Clarke, Set and River Sishing. FISH IN SEASON IN OCTOBBER. — Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weakfish, Cynoscion regalia, M, nigricans. Bluetish, Pomaiomus saltatriz, Mascalonge, Hsoa: nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybiwm maculad- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox lucius. tum. Yellow Perch, Perca flavescena, Cero, Cybiuwm regale. Sea Bass, Scicenops ocellatus. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Striped Bass, Roccus linneatua, Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, White Perch, Morone americana, Fish in Marxrr,—Large quantifies of fish from the Great Takes. Bluefish are heading southward, and will soon disap- pear from our waters. Our quotations are as follows: Striped bass, 18 to 20 cents per pound; smelts, 18 cents; bluefish, 10 to 12 cents; sal— mon, frozen, 30 cents; mackerel, 12 to 25 cents; white perch, 15 cents; wealkfish, 12 cents; Spanish mackerel, 30 eents ; green turile, 15 cents; terrapin, $15; frost fish, 8 cents; halibut, 15 cents ; -haddock, 8 cents; king-fish, 30 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black-fish, 10 to 15 cents; native herrings, 6 cents; flounders, 6 to 10 cents; porgies, 10 cents; sea bass, 18 cents; eels, 15 cents; lobsters, 10 to 12 cents; scal- lops, $1.25 per gal.; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; salmon trout, 18 cents; black bass, 15 cents; sheepshead, 25 cents; whitefish, 18 cents; pickerel, 18 cents; yellow perch, 10 cents; hard shell crabs, $3 per 100; soft crabs, $1.50 per dozen ; frogs, 45 cents per pound. Movements’ or tat Fisninc Fient.—The ‘weather has been unfavorable, most of the time for the past week, for fishing operations or fish curing, and the market, is substatially without change. ‘The Shore mackereling fleet are mostly off Cape Cod, taking a few barrels daily when the weather will allow, but the season will soon close, with a very light stock on the market. There have been 65 fishing arrivals at this port since our last issue—24. from the Banks, with 960,000 Ibs. codfish and 550,000 Ibs. halibut, 28 from Georges, with 320,000 lbs. codfish, 4 from the Bay St. Lawrence with 750 bbls. mackerel, and 14 from Shore fishing trips._-Cape Ann Advertiser, Oct. 12. Mi New Yorr—Schenectady, Oct. 18 —Black bass fishing still fine. Parties are coming in with strings of from thirty to forty; this is about the average day’s calch. Hels are also caught in large numbers in the Allpeans Creek, a small creek about two miles below this city. Mr. J. White came in this morning with a string of twenty, the largest weigbing eight pounds. ‘This is the largest eel ever caught in this ays North Bay, Oct. 12.—Fishing is better now than at any previous time this season. : \X Glens Fails, W. ¥.—I send you a photograph of two bass caught in Long Pond, August Ist, 1877. The largest was eighteen and one half inches around the body, twenty-two long, seven broad and three and one-fourth thick; weighed seven pounds and fourteen ounces. The mouth opened three inches. This is the largest bassever caught in Warren County. The other weighed six pounds and four ounces. On dressing, the stomachs of both fish were empty. How is this for high ? M. H. C. [These were certainly very large bass. The largest ever caught in Lake George, from which Long Pond was stocked eleven years ago, weighed just one pound less than the largest of the above.—Eb. | PennsyvLvanta—WVorristown, Ovt. 10.—Trolling for bass is the favo ite amusement here now, the late freshets having cleared the river of grass. 2e Sunbury, Oct. \2—Bass, sunfish and pike-perch fishing im- proves as the cold weather comes on, Harrisburg, Oct. 10,—Bass fishing is excellent at McCor- mick’s ‘Island. ~ Several of our fishermen haye make good catches at the head of the island. Muncy, Océ. 16.—Bass fishing at the dam affords abundant returns. Hummels*‘own, Oct. 14.—Large and young bass are reward- ing anglers who visit the Swatara, Mi West Vircinta—Berkeley Springs, Oct. 15.—I haye no- ticed while reading the Forusr aNnp Stream, that some of your anglers are not very successful in taking bass in the Po- tomac. Iam not able to say much about the fish below Hancock, only from there up to Dam No, 6. I went over to the Dam the i01h of July, and caught 16 by dinner time, averaging 14 Ibs. One fellow weighing oyer two pounds, on being clean- ed, was found fo contain something unusually hard in its maw, which had the appearance of a chicken’s « zzard, but on pressing it, it appeared fo bein halves. On opening it, what was our surprise to find a Jive turtle, 2 inchesin diameter. How it ever swallowed it is a mystery. August 20. Went over to the Varapou River, a tributary of the Potomac, and camp-d out all night, so that we might get the early fishing, 64. M. to 27. mM. Took 56, averaging from three-quarters to one pound. Ausust 14, went to same place, and before 9 o'clock, had taken 40 bass, averaging one pound. This was considered the best of the season. My friend, Nat P., who was not tv be outdone, went over the same ground a few days later, and captured 60. I think no one need wish for better fishing than that. | donot remember what my catches were last year, but one day I caught a good number of fair size, and one from below Dam No. 6, which weighed 44 Ibs.; at another time one that turned tbe scales at 54 1bs. Visitors at these springs always find good fishing, even in early sum- mer. Our favorite, bail is a minnow. Jie. Fronma—sSt, Augustine, Oct. 10,—Fine large trout are caught from off the sea wall. Lovisiana—Vew Orleans, Oct. 11.—Green trout fishing is good at Chef Minteur and Lookout Stations. Large numbers of striped bass and sheepsheads are caught in Lake Pontchar- train in the vicinity of Mandeville. Fishing cruises to the Chandeleur Islands are now in order, and the sport there is magnificent. Mrioniean—Desroit, Oct. 13,—At St. Clair flats, Tuesday last, A. O. and Thomas McGraw caught thirty black hasr 210 FOREST ‘AND STREAM. averaging four pounds. Same day Judge Rand, of Indian- apolis, made a string of twenty. Wednesday Judge Rand caught twenty-three, and on Thursday caught twenty-six. A.B, Miner caught fourteen black bass in four hours. 5. H. Turrill, of Chicago, Iil., beamed on your humble servant this afternoon. He is on his way to St. Olair Flats fora two weeks’ fishing and shooting. W. PrreR, Nassau St.—The double cut on one‘of our advertising pages, to which you refer as haying seen in our paper Jast week, appears also this week. It does not represent a pair of Indian Clubs, as you infer but two bottles of the celebrated Piper-Heidsick Champagne, of which Mr. Jolin Osborn, 45 Beaver street, is agente <> i ___—_ dlew Publications, ANTELOPE AND DrerR or AmERrdA.—This is the title of a new work, edited by Judge J. D. Caton, LL, D,, of Ottawa, Illinois. Probably no one has liad better opportunities for observation than Mr. Caton, who has for many years kept all the species enumerated in his work in domestication, the moose and caribou excepted, Moreoyer, he has eyer been an ardent hunter, a close observer, and has made natural history the by-no-means secondary feature that it frequently is with sportsmen. The first division of the work is devoted to the An— telope, prong-horn or cabri (Antilocupra americana), in which the doubts regarding the deciduous charactér of the horns of the animal] are set at rest. Its horns constitute one of the most remarkable fea- tures which distinguish it from other ruminants. This animal, ob- Serves the author, “Has a deciduous hollow horn which eurecns & persistent eore, which is a process of the skull, like the core of the persistent horns of other Tuminants. This shell is true horn, and has the same general system of growth as other horns, although it is cast annually like the antlers of the deer, and so reveals to us an intermediate link between those ruminants which have persistent, and those whieh haye decidu- ous, Corneons appendages. Only the lower part of this horn is hollow, the core extending up scarcely halfits length. When the horn is ma- tured, the portion above the core is round and well polished, and is black, except that the top is frequently of a white or dull yellowish shade. The lower part, which is hollow, 1s flat, thinnest anteriorly, is striated and rough, with more or less hairs on the surface tili they are worn off. No annular ridges, as is usually observed on the hollow horns of other ruminants, are obseryed. These ridges result from the growth of the horn being principally at the base, while the growth of the horn of this animal commences at the top and proceeds dowuward to the base.” Much light is also thrown upon the habits of the animal, and its capacity for domestication ss observed in the author’s parks; and we are told of the faculty it possesses of weeping when in aillletio™ When domesticated the antelope becomes very adfectionate, following his master, and evincing in behavior as much sagacity as a dog, Of the deer, eight distinct and well-defined species are enumerated, viz.: The moose (Cerus alces), the wapiti (C. cwnadensis), woodland, and Arctic caribou (C. turandus and C, turandus arctica), mule deer (C. macrotes), Columbia black tail (C. colwmbianwa), the common deer (0. virginianus), and the Acapulco variety (C. qaeapuwico). Of the moose and caribou, Mr. Caton derives his information from the observations of others, notably the interesting work of Capt. Campbell Harely; but of the remaining varieties he speaks from care- ful personal study of live specimens observed in his own grounds. Afler describing the habitat, ailment, chase, form, size, coat and habits of each, considerable space is given to the comparison of the species; but the most attractive pages are those devoted to subjects but little treated of by naturalists, particularly the effects of emasculation upon the growth of the antlers. Although the Lapps have long practiced castration of their reindeer used for draught purposes, ne appreciable effect of the operation on the antlers seems to have been noticed by them}; but in numerous in- stances we are led to believe they shed and renew their antiers annuo— ally, the same as the perfeet animal. The author accounts for this phenomena from thé fact that the operation is a yery imperfect one, the glands being crushed instead of excised; as in some iustances-. where the operation was more complete, the antlers were not actually shed, but broken off above the pedicle when rendered brittle by being frozen through. Experiments reyealed the fact that if the deer be castrated at any time after the antlers are so far matured that the velvet may be removed without injury, they will invariably drop off within thirty days; and that in this case, as well as when the buck is antlerless, new antlers will sprout at. the usual time at which th-y _ commence growing on the perfect animal, progressing in the same manner until they hav: attained very nearly the same size as those oget off, Tnese, however, never fully perfect their growth, and never lose their velvet, in which a moderate circulation continues. As the season returns for the 1enewing of the antlers, those of the emascu- jated deer take on new growth, which, however, is entirely expended in increase of diameter of the persistent horn, and in throwing out tubercles upon the same, which are, however, always covered by vel- yet. When, as in some instances, the cold froze through and caused the snapping off of these persistent antlers, it was found thatin the. spring the stumps gave out new shoots, smaller somewhat than their predecessors, which grew until the season for the losing of the yelyet. Much valuable information has been put forth by Mr. Caton on the subject of bybridity of deer, and he is inclined to the belief that there are hardly sufficient differences between the waplti and the stag to justify their being acknowledged as different species. This theory is rirengthened by the experiments made by Prince Pless, in Silesia, in jg62, who introduced the American elk among his red deer herds, where they freely crossed, the progeny interbreeding, showing that ecfundity of these hybrids was nat impossible. The volume closes with au account of the diseases pecniiar to the cervine race, the methods of hunting, pecvliarities of the flesh of each species, and the characteristics of their respective skins. The author pas dealt with his subjectin a most able and exhaustive manner, cou stituting a most important addition to North American zoology. —Adulteration in wine is a minor evil, since comparatively few drink wine, But adulteration in tea and coffee is more dangerous, and a similar fraud in soap 4 positivesin ‘Therefore a new article, kaown as B. T, Babbitt’s Toilet Soap, has been put on the market recently, uuscented, except by the natural violet odor of the purest vegetable oils, go that the buyer knows he procures an article perfectly free from apy evil element. a - Eycuanp’s Ware Wuare.—The whale which was a short time ago transported from the Coney Islend Avuarium, New York, to the Zoological Gardens, London, died there three days after being placedinthe tank. The disease, as deter- mined by a post-mortem examination, was pneumonia, the re- sult of a cold contracted during the voyage. The contractors, in no way dismayed by this failure, have already contracted for another specimec. Moved by the sufferingsof the captive }, as described in the London Times, Bishop Claughton has writ- tena letter to that paper, deprecating *‘the repetition of so eruel an experiment asthe exhibition of a live: whale at the Westminster Aquarium.” Dachting and. Boating. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK. Dute. Boston. New York. \Charleston. H OM Bt iis at: 9 23. 6 1% 5 17 70 MAL 6 55 Bb 5T 10 47 7 29, 6 33 il 22 8. 04 7 10 11 58 B 40 T 54 0 23 9 20 8 36 1 03 1 825 97 19 Errors.—In the article that appeared in a late number entitled “A Cruise Around Nantucket,” are the following errors: For ‘*Tom Nevero Head” substitute Tom LNever’s Head; for ‘‘Tockemuck,” Tuckernuck ; for ““Sinsco nsett,” Siasconset. DoronEster Yacur Crus—Dorchester, Mass., Oct. 18.— The deep water regatta was sailed. over a course of 21 miles, The summary is: , SOHOONERS. Name Owner Length. Act. Time. Cor. Time. ' ft.ing! "a. | Nis Bie ee arg. LIS Gs ory dase eo tes Weston......... 38 6 3.56 63 8 Wt 39 L@rM eB s sn cs ss s+ Goodwin........ 35 § 3 58 27 3 10: 24 Breeze....... nyt eter 4 — 3 $36..81 2 6£ 91 ; CENTRE-BOARDS. Shadow.......... Bryant......... 34 6 oO -eSe Ss, ands) O30 Wayward......... BATH. 2.2 eee 44.10 1 28 48 Ruled out Wioletoe sya 3i0 00. Peabody........ 343 Failed to cross line, EXELS. Sunbeam.........Nickerson...... 2 2 356 26 2 49 29 (CE «Sue MeCormick.... 29 1 38 56 30 2 59 40 Unknown..,.......Chambers..... 23 10 3 59 47 2 49 41 White Wing....... Charnock... van 9 4 28. 6b. 3 15 13 Quincy Yaour Cros—Of Mear’s Hotel, Oct. 13.—The closing regatta of the season was sailed for gold prizes, over a course of — miles. The summary is: FIRST-CLASS. : Name. Owner. Length. Act.Time. Cor. Time. ft, tnS | ee.) or, RB ta; are A. TH GILG oe dhe ge Sheppard........ 27 1 1 40 12 1 18 16 Secrot......... Binney. .s.. one Lpaen d Not taken.- SECOND-CLASS. Nattie......, » -Nicholson....... 26 -6 1 41 00 1 415 19 UE oe rete Rage -cehhallach ieee joeae ae 20 tg 1 62 00 1 28 5% Psyche... ...-.:. Clark. ......... - 18 3 1 $4 45 1 34 384 Wildfire. .......Keith..... eee ol ile ak 1 55 00 1 24 36 THIRD-CLASS. LUNG, ede ...Maybury........ 16.10 1 388 45 i Oe Dandelion...... Adams... ...i...- 17 5 1 38 80 1 2) 57 Elmer........ ,-Ohubuck........ 16 8 I 42 00 ey 3S) PATANIIG DS wate tides ~Durner....0.-... 16 8 Dai 32 1 21 10 Red Lion....... Morton......... 16 8 1 43 85 1 21 13 Merroromray Amateur ReGarra.—The first annual re- gatta of the Metropolitan Association of Amateur Oarsmen, came off on the Kill Yon Kull course yesterday. The pro- gramme included six races, as follows : Six-oared gigs—Argonauta R A, Bergen Point, N J—C B Greene, W T Taylor, R V BR Schuyler, CH Dunbar, Hdward Smith, Walter Man, HM Benton (cox). Dauntless R C, New York—F Gillelan, C E Knapp, H W Walter, H W Peckwell, W G Demarest, D Roach, W M Andrus (cox), Four-oared gigs—Carman B A, N Y—Y G Audubon, D De Long, A B Wilson, I Mangam, H A § Martin (cox), Vesper B OG, Staten Island—H 8 Pratt, 1O Henderson, T H Pratt, C G Dedrickson, J W Edwards (cox), Nereid B C, Brooklyn—J C Bergen, E T Nich- ols, W Fehr, Jos P Harle, J C Egerton (cox). Four-oared shells—Argonauta—Walter Man, Ed Smith, R V R Schuyler, CH Dunbar. Columbia College B CO, N Y—E E Sage, R RB Colgate, CS Boyd, J T Goodwin. ‘ Pair-oared ghells—Atalanta B C, N Y—John HB Wnustis, W 8 Downs. Nautilus BC, N Y—Wm Walsh, Fred G Leyien. Single-scull, senior—Trition B C, Newark, N J—George W Lee, Vesper B C, Yonkers, N Y—Thomas Fearon. Single-sculls, junior—Nereid—Jos P Warle. WNantilus—Wm Childs. Neptune, Staten Island—F I, Rodewald. Argouauta—W T Taylor. Nassau, N Y—Walter 8 Wilson, We went to press before the races were rowed, and are therefore obliged to defer the particulars until our next issue, _ Awaxtoston Boat Crus— Washington, Oct. 18.—The fall re- gatta was rowed over the usual one and one-half mile course. The race for the president’s medal was rowed by the shells Philadelphian, manned by Postal, Maunder, Robertson and Page; and the America, whose crew were Whiting, Paird, Marshall and Campbell. The former won in 10m 5s. The race between the shells America, manned by Mosher, Douglass, Wyman and McKenney, and the gig Ganymede, manned by Jones, Maddox, Page, Simmons, H McKenney, Slaushury and Burdette, was won by the Ganymede in 10m 40s. The working-boat race, between Marshall and Postal and Page and Robertson, was won by the former in 11m 3s. The race between the eight-oared barge, Falcon, and the ten- oared barge, Anaiostan, was won by the latter in 11m 27s. Yate Courece, Lake Saltonstall, Oct. 12.—The fall regatta of Yale, which was rowed on Lake Saltonstall, Oct. 18, open- ed with a barge race of two miles, with a turn, which was won by the class of ’79, in lim. Is.; °78, second; ’80, third. The quarter-mile canoe race was won by A. A. Eddy and H. Livingston in 3m. és. The pair-oared race of one mile, with a turn, was won by H. Livingston and B. §& Keater, in 8m. 2%s. The barge race between first and second divi- sions of the senior class, one mile, was won by the former in 6m. 5348. The single scull race, two miles and a turn, was easily won by E. P. Livingston, in 14m. 424s. Cornext’s Fart Recarra.—The fall regatta of the Cornell navy was rowed on Cayuga Lake, Oct. 13 over a course two miles straight away, The six-oared boat races between the classes for the Oluck cup and the University championship was wor by the class of ’78 in 13m 48s; ‘79 second, ‘80 third. The single-scull championship race was won by G M Wells, "79, in 15m 45s. The six-oared gig contest, between the fresh- man representatives of the Sprague and Tom Hughes’ Clubs resulted in a victory for the former in 15m 45s. Princeton CoLuece Recatra—Bwurlington, Oct. 13.—The class crews were: *‘78—Hyne, Jr, Geer, Hess, Stevenson, OC CO Clark and Stewart; *80-—Horton, Ballard, Livyingwood, Johns, Gulls and McClaren, captain ; '81—lLynde, Bradford, Macalpin, Jr, Warren, McDermott, and Roberts, captain and ke 8 8 SSS stroke. The race was won by ’80, who went over the course of one mile and a half in ‘nt 59s. WESLEYAN Fant Ruaarra.— Middletown, Conn., Ort. 13.— pean Aseatnens ‘A Kynett, B A Rich, F Ingraham, D Pree a tee ‘i aaa JM ates DM ie A TOL atnaisy af Grea edimal er yaey wv Btn mate iat ree miles was gone bu by 778 iN 20m 20s and by ’80 in 20m 30s, SHAwmor Rowe Cnue—South Lay, Mass., Oct. 13.—In the annual regatta there were two races. Single-scull race for gold medal, open to all, one and one-half miles, won by 5. Gookin, in 10m 12s. Amateur race, for silver medal, same distance, won by W. Backman, in 10m 36s. VirGinta— Wheeling, Oct. 18.—The single-seull race of three miles was won by Weisgerber, of Wheeling, in 22m 40s. _Lurner vs. Morris.—The five miles race between Evan Morris and Patsey Luther, which was rowed near Pitsburg, Pa., Oct. 18, was won by Morris in 37m. 4s. Davis vs. Ten Evor.—The three-miles sculling race be- tween Michael Davis, of Portland, and James Ten Byck, of Peekskill, was rowed at the latter place Oct. 13. Davis won in 21m 223s, Tur HaNton-Ross Race.—The five-miles sculling race be- tween these competitors was rowed at Toronto, Oct. 15. Hanlon won easily in 88m. 9s., according to the official time- ReEDE or 36m., according to timekeepers on the refereree’s oat. Ruyme ror Yaoursmen.—This is the scaman’s maxim for ° wet weather : . If the rain comes hefore the wind, Always let the haliiirds stand; If the wind comes befire the rain, Let the halliards fly amain. —_—__—_—__+_.+_. —The Seneca Farm, which is in another column advertised for sale, has long been famous among the ducking shores of the Chesapeake, and is a m-st desirable purchase for a club. aS Er Auswers fo Voyrespondents, No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. t=" A number of anohymons correspondents will understand why their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of this column. Henry L,, Portsmouth, Mich.—Who is the agent of the Rawbone Crimper? Ans, Hyery house in the U.S. and Canadas. R. MCC,, Hlizabeth N. J,—Is there anything that will repair rubber boots Sous to hold? Ans, Saturated solution of pure gum in bichior- ide of metheylen. J. £,5., Poughkeepsie, N. ¥.—What is the correct charge of powder ~ and shot for squirrel and quail—gun, 30 in., 12 bore, pin fire? Ans. About 3 drs. powder and 1 oz. shot. F. G. B., Scranton, Pa,—Is there a three-barrel gun manufactured in Cortland, N. ¥.? Ans. Yes, the Baker gun, with a rifle under the shot barrels. See onr advertising columns. HARRY HARRIS, Brooklyn, N. Y.—How long did Ben Johnson survive his friend and patron, William Shakespeare? Ans, Twenty-one years, dying in 1637, at the age of sixty-four. 0. C.d., Leesburg, Va.—Where was the first theatre established in America, andwhen? Ans, The first theatre ever established in Amer- ica was at Williamsburg, Va., in September 1752. ¥. H. W., Mashapang, Ct.—Will you give me the address of a reliabie firm that deals in wild game.in N, Y. city? Whatis Eugene G. Bluck- ford’s address? Ans. Knapp & Yan Ostrand, Washington Market, N. Y. Blackford’s address is Fulton Market, Cart. E. F., San Antonio, Texas.—Can you recommend me to some reliable house in New York where I can obtain, already prepared, the prescription’s given in “‘Hallock’s Gazetteer?” Ans, C. Tf. Pleasant & Co,, 61 West Houston street, corner of Wooster. A. 8. B , and others.—Is it your opinion that the game law of Tlinois 50 reads as to make if unlawful for a non-resident to shoot game ib that State? Ans. No, The enactment plainly states that no non-resident Shall kill, snare, or entrap game for the purpose of shipping out of the State. PHARMACIST, Falls City, Nebraska.—How can I remove ‘indelible ink stains? Ans. Paint the spot with iodine, then soak in a solution of cy- anide of potassium. When the stain has disappeared wash the fabric several times in cold water. MKemember that cyanide of potassium is highly poisonous. H., Huntingdon, Tenn.—Has such a feat ever been performed in America as one man shooting an apple or potuto from the head of an- other, at the distance of forty paces, with arifie? Ans, Mike Shaw, of Kentucky, frequently performed the feat. We have seen the statement that the Austins performed similar feats. OPLin, Denver, Col.—l have had a dispute. Can there be five Sundays in February? Ans. Yes. There were five Sundays in the month of Febrnary, 1552, aud there will be five Sundays in the same month of Iss. Such, of course, can eccur only in a leap year, and then only when the first of the month falis on Sunday, W. D. W.; Philadelphia.—Will you inform nie if the Steadman’s flea powder advertised in your paper, is perfectly safe? Is there no dan- ger from the dog licking his coat of the application? Ans, We will not youch forany nostrum or remedy whose composition is unknuwn to us. We haye never heard of any injury resulting from its nse. H. L. H., New York.—I want to get a good turnspit dog and am ata loss to know where to look for ove. Can you tell me where to procure & Dice one in this neighborhood? Ans. The peculiar breed of dogs known as “‘turnspits,” are not. to, be had in America, They are ex tremely rare in Great Britain, the race being nearly extinct. G. W. H., New York,—I am desirous of taking a day’s shooting this fall, and write you to inquire of some locality of easy access, néar the city, Where one could go—a place that would warrant the trouble taken, in amusement if nothing else; it is immsterial what the game be. Ans. Go to Orville Wileox's Bay View House, or Lane's, Good Ground, Long Island, vet : FOREST ‘AND ‘STREAM. 211 ———— OOo Henry M., Port Huron, Mich.—What is the meaning of the word” Fauna, which is used so offemin your paper; isit the same as Flora? Ans. No, The word is derived from Faunus, a rural deity of the Nomaos. The Hawn of any district or country, embraces their entire Nahural history, thongh itis frequently used to designate the animals amd birds alone. W. 2B. L. Jr., Lawtonville, South Carolina.—Please let me know if” you can give mearecipe for curing mangein adog. Ans. Of some fifty or more skin diseases which afflict dogs, all are known under the general name of Mange, which is about as comprehentive as the word fever. If yot can give us an intelligent description of the eruption, etec., * qve can prescribe. ¥F, B, F., Cleveland, 0.—Will you please inform meif there 1s any piper published on the subject of stock raising, and where I can pro- cure one? 2% Do you think the Winchester repeating rifle would bea good gun totake toTexas? Ans. 1. The Cowntry Gentleman, published at Albany, N. Y., or American Agriculturist, fills the bill as well as any American paper. 2. Yes. I. G. PECK, Sanilac Co., Mich—Both barrels of my gun occasionally vo off af once when I pull the right hand trigger. What shall I do to it? Ans. The second barrelis discharged by the jar of the explosion of the first. ‘Take to a gunsmith who will file the tumbler of the left lock suf- ficiently to make the extch perfect. If you have any mechanical genius at all, you could remedy it yourself, Curt, Polo, Ill.—Can you fellme a good receipt for Chili sauce. Ans. Twelve ripe tomatoes, four ripe peppers, two onions. three cupfulls of vinegar, two tablespoonsfal of cinnamon, two tablespoonsfnul of salt; chop the peppers and oniofis fine, and add the tomatoes; cook together slowly one hour. It is noinecessary fo chop the tomatoes if ripe, as they will cook soft and thus mix well. Q. L., Auburn, N. ¥.—I want to go to either St. Clair Flats or Long Point this week for ducks, Will you kindly tellme which of the two Plices you consider the best this year and what a permit to shoot at either place costs aud to whom to apply for it? Ans. Goto St, Clair Plats. We permits are needed except on Walpole Island. You will get full particulars af the Star Island House. D. M. Y., Norristown, Pa.—Some weeks ago, in looking over some paper, [saw an advertisement of an appliance of some Kind for copy- ing mabuscripta If is claimed to enable the user to make, say 500 copies, aud was Tecommended, especially, for circulars, business let- ters, ete. Ans, Edison’s Relectric Pen, Full parteultars may be had by addressing Thos. A. Edison, Newark. N, J. J. K., Buffalo.—As the bores of double-barreled guns are farther apart at the breech than af the muzzle, it would seem to indicate that the line of fire from each barrel must cross that of the other, yet such, I believe, is not the case. How is this accounted for? Ans, The lines of fire intersect at a certain distance from the muzzle, depending some what on the size and arrangement of barrels. C. E. O., Hanover, Me.—How can I change a light gun stock to a dark coloy, nearly black? Ans. Scrape off the varnish and stain. If you will stain with a hot, saturated solution of permanganate of potash, you will have a bluck walnut stock that will defy the inspection of any but the best of experis. Make several applications, drying each one; last of all wash well with cold water, then varnish. A. &, R., Elk Rapids, Mich.—I kaye a puppy nine months old thatis running at the eyes, the lids being much inflamed; seems all right otherwise. WhatcanI doforhim? Ans, Bathe the eyes with the fol- lowing; Sugar of lead 4 grs., wie of opium 1 drachm, glycerine 3g drachm, rose water enough to make one ounce. Mix and filter until clear. Ifit enters into the eye, all the better, E. B. P., Lakeville, Conn.—l. Did the Ameran Team load at the muz- gie or aj the breech? 2. Do they load the shell and put the ball down from the muzzle? 3. How does the Ballard Rifle have one-half less recoil than any other with the same twist? Ans. 1, Loaded at the breech? 2. No. Major Puiton used so to do, but we are not aware tha any of fhe last team did so, 3. We do not know that it has. Charleston, West Va.—Will you please giye me the nature of some reliable work on ornithology? 2. Are there two under-leyer actions for breech-loading guns? Ans. Wilson’s and Auduhon's are standard works, but ‘ Baird, Brewer & Ridgeway’s North American Birds” is the newest and most reliable work out, 2. The Lefeciaux, the side-Snap, andl Parker, are gill under-leyer actions, J. N. M., PriorszuRGU—The greatest diameter obtainabfe with six strips of the Malacca cane js 5-16 of an inch—too small, certainly, for an eleven foot you. Js that cane generally used in rod making? If not, what is the proper kind and where canit be had? Ans. The Calcutta bamboo ig chiefly used by the bestrpd makers. For two columns of information as ho how to manufacture these rods, see FOREST AND STREAM of March 16, 1976. . Ror Roy, New York City —Do you know any one who has a Rob Roy. canoe for sale cheap; or which he would rent at reasonable rates? Aus. We know of none. The boats aro built by J, H, Rushton, Can- -ton, N. ¥.; Waters & Balch, Troy, N. ¥.; aud Mr. Jarvis, Watkins, N. Y.; and cost, when new, from $75 to $100, Perhaps the writer of the canoe article, i another colunin, might give you the desired imfor— lion. F, §.; Boston,—I havea highly bred¥pointer that when he is lying down, in doors or out, trembles, or shivers much as a human being does when could or chilly. His nose is cold, feeds well, and to me seems in perfect health. Haye you any idea as to the cause? What can I put on his feet to keep him from getting foot sore? Ans. Your description is tov meagre. ur tender feef bathe ina weak solution of salt and alum. MARPIELD & MAssin, Chillicothe, Ohio.—* The Dittmar powder 1s all Tight, proyided used in a certain way,” to our inquiry in regard to same, _eayes us in about the same fix you found us. Can’t you give us, in your next issue, an idea as to how it should be used? Ans. Send to Car] Dittmar, NWeponset, Mass., for one of his circulars of instruction how to use the powder. You will find itin full in Hallock’s “Sports- man’s Gazetteer.” H. S., West Philadephia.—Dog has epileptic convulsions when over exercised. Ans: Place on low diet, and give finid extract of triticum repens, one drachm eyery four hours, Pay strict attention to cleanli- ness, etc,, giving moderate exeruise. Use also the following: Solid extract of colycinth comp., 60 grains; Solid extract of nnx yomica, 10 | grains; solid extract of belladonna, 6 grains, Mix, and make twventy- five pills, Give one at night. - @. S., New York. 1. At what age isa well bred pointer dog unfit for preaking? 2. Isadogthree years of age foo Old to break? 3. Is the areca mut good for tape worm in dogs, and would it hurta dog should he nob have worms, as T may mistake the symptoms? What is a dose? Ans. 1. Not until upward of one year of age. 2. Yes, generally, 3. Areca nut produces a severe inflammation of the bowels, and nence should be used only as a dernier resort. Dose, twenty grains for an adult dog. d, A. P., Williamsport, Pa.—i. Ts the bass bait advertised in the F. ‘and 8. considered good? 9, Isit nearly as good ay the fenuine hel- gramite which if'represents? 8. Are crabs as goodas minnow? 4. I am going to order an extra set of gin barrels expressly for heavy cover shooting. Will you give your opinion as to how many pellets should they put in 30 in. diameter circle at mventy yards? Ans, 1. Yes. 2. Is Said to be. $, Oftentimes better. 4, Depends upon the size of shot, and the amount used, Cc. W, B,, Westboro, Mass,—1, Is the Restigouche region of New Brunswick a good trapping region? 2, Ia lumbering carried on about the head watersof the river? 8. Are Virginia deer found in that Tegion? 4, How offen dothe mails arrive at the Grand Falls, on the St. John’s River? Ans. 1, Yes, excellent for beaver, mink, sables, ete, 2, No, not at the head waters, but at least for eighty miles above the mouth, The river is 127 miles long. 8, No deer, only moose and cari- bou, 4, Daily mail, y H. A, K., Clyde, Michigan.—Can you inform me who was the inventor of the stocking-frame? Ans, William Lee, M. A., Fellow of St. John’s College, Cambridge, England, inyented the slocking-frame in 1599. Tradition ascribes the origin of his invention toa pique he had taken against a townswoman, and who gained her livelihood by knitting stockings, in order to depreciate her employment. It is said that he worked for Queen Hlizabeth, and not only manufactured stockings in his frame, but waistcoats, etc. A._0,, New York.—1, Which of two bullets would give the greater shock to a wild beast—No, 1, 44 calibre, 200 grains, flat front, propelled by 40 grains of powder; No. 2, 40 calibre, 290 grains, pointed, propelled by 50 grains of powder. 2. Would a barrelof only 18 inches be long enough to give a bullet the proper velocity for doing its work thor- oughly at short range? 3, Woulil a large reyolver, with shoulder at- achment and throwing an explosive bullet of 44 or 45 calibre, be better than a rifle on account of the rapidity of fire? Ans, 1, No. 1, 2, No, 3. We should prefer the rifie. J. H., Boston.—1. Is the sugar of lead and alum solution for water- proofing a tent detrimental to health? 2. Is it practicable to have a rifle barrel to go inside the barrel ofa ten bore’breech-loading shot-gun, to use at pleasure? ifso how large willitbe safe to haye the calibre? 8. In the ‘ Gazetteer” after the names of the trout flies for each month afte figures, what do they denote? 4. How would the artificial Dobson advertised in the F. and §, do for bassin Florida? is there anything of that nature there? Ans. 1. No. 2. Yes, consult your gunsmith as tocalibre. 8. Sizeofthefny. 4. Yes. . TAR HEEL, Wilmington, N. C.—Setter pup fourteen months old; lame in left fore-leg. Holds leg, when standing, with foot barely touch- jug the ground. Limps when walking or running. Apjarently no pain—no swelling, no bruise, apparently, First noticed lameness on returning from ahunt. Jam satisfied that there is no thorn or briarin foot orleg. Slight shaking or tremulous movement of the leg occasion- ally, when foot is resting very lightly on the floor or ground. Ans. Look for sinus inclaw, Better make another examination for thorn, examining carefully between the pads of the foot. M. H. C., Clarksville, Teni.—Our club sowed in our ponds, last fall and this spring, ive bushels of wild rice; we could not learn thata plant was produced, and the seeds may have been roasted before they were sentus. The last FoRaST AND SiReAM Speaks of the wild celery in Lake Koshkonong, Wis.; perhaps such would succeed here. It pro- duces seeds, I suppose. Can you put us in the way of procuring them? Ans. Fred. Pond, of Montello, Wis , will tell you all about Lake Kosh- konong and its wildeclery, Why will notour old correspondent gratify many readers by communicating his knowledge through our columns ? DALTON, Pittsfield, Mass.—With a rifle—barrel-chambered for a long straight shell and patched ball, shell 23¢ inches long and the ball pro- jecting an inch more—could reliable shooting at shorter ranges be de- pended upon by using shells of 13g or 1 inch loug, with naked Imbri- cated bullets corresponding in size to the charge of powder burnt? 2. Will one turn in 10 inches giye any greater recoil than ofe in 307? 3. Is the relative accuracy affected in either case, and if so, what twist on a6to9Jb. barrel of .44 bore, would give the most accurate results? Ans, 1. No. 2. It should. 3, Other things being equal to a certain point, the greater the twist, the greater the accuracy. MAc, Brookville, Ind.—My setter dog has a wart, or something similar to the same, growing from under the left upper eye-lid. It protrdues about one-eigth of an inch, and is the same in diameter, and has a wart-like appearance, The base of the same extends underneath the eye-lid « full quarter of aninch. Had not noticed anything of the kind troubling him tilla few days ago. His general health is good. Please tell me what is best to do for him. Ans. Take him to a surgeon and have it dissected out, To remove with scissors will probably be of little use, it being likely to return. lf can be remoyed by other methods, but they would be dangerous in ihe hauds of non-professional men. F. W. C., Boston.—Fishing in quick waters below the dam at Ship Pond, Hliotsyille, Me., last month, | caught a fish with all the colors and markings of a land-locked salmon, and in addition, the bright red spots of 4 brook trout. It was about6 mehes in length with bright sil- yery scales under, and black on the back, with bars or seollops down iuto the light. Was it the young of a land-locked or sea saimon, ora hybrid? Ans, Your fish was unquestionably a smolt, or second year salmon, By next summer, he will have made his first visit to the sea, and return weighing fiyeto nine pounds, We congratulate your fish culturists on their success in introducing the salmon into your part of the State., " J, B. C,, Albany.—Please prescribe for my dog. Hes nine weeks old, scratches himself a great deal and sheds a little hair he had, Sores on him, but I have used carbolic soapand heis better. Hyes good; does not sleep well; he shakes and trembles most al! the time; bowels are yery bad, they ave eo loose it is almost clear water ; color black and sometimes light brown. Hehas nothing to eat but milk, bread, potatoes and a very little cooked meat, He plays around lively about half o! the day, but breathes hard and drinks a goad deal of water. Ans. Leptan- drin i grain, sulphate of ciochonoida | grain, podophyllin +¢ grain three times aglay. Also Uquor Arseneculis et Hydrargii Iod.. 3 dvops in water morning and evening. Feed on oat mealand lean fresh meat well cooked, FLEAS, Brooklyn,—I have # setter pup, nine months old, that is troubled terribly with fleas, If they are killed off, they return as soon ashe goes tolis Kennel. Wis kemmel, a large box with no bedding, is sealded and washetl out once a week, and is in the back yard, next the house in the corner. Ans. Build him 4a new kenueland have all the cracks painted np. Whitewash evelly week, or give a coating of tur- pentine after fushing well with hot water, Give Tim pine shavings to Tie upon, which change often. Raise kennel! from ground three orfour inches, and place in d fferent locality. Perfect attention to clesaliness and hygiene of Kennel will keepont fleas. Use powdered flowering pyrethrum to eradicate fleas trom dog, and Juniper Tar Soap (ilo- garth’s) to wash him with. GREEN, City.—Will yon prescribe for my setter? Age, about four ears; food, table scraps; medicine, none; eye, bright, but rather sad; coat, hair dropping; tongue, dry ; condition, quite thin, no bloating ; respiration, natura); bowels, free, but lave not been able to see them j urine, more free than natnral; appetite, variable; Tcannot give tem- peratiive; kennel, has the runof the honse and lurge yard, wan go ont when he pleases and come m, sleeps In a large, airyroom, He has just come in from the country yesterday, where he has been since June Yomits very frequently after drinking, sometimes after eating, rt could make an appointment with your Doctor, I would like to do g0. Ans, Squibb’s sweet spirits of nitre, 2 ounces; fluid extract of triticum repens, one ounce. Dose, a teaspoonful three times a day in water. The Doctor may be seen atthis office at any time, J.T, P,, Augusta, Me.—i. Should the bottom of a rmader fora gail- boat be on a line with the bottom of the keel? Icluim that it should but a boat builder tells me that it should be rounded off on the after edge, as he says that the rudder takes effect on the water line only, and thatithe back lower corner makes more drag without doing any food. Which is right? 2% Pleise give mea recipe for getting @ durable dark blue and black ona gun barrel without heat? 3. Is there any chart of the coast of Maine thatis not very expensive? 4. Is there any Kero- sene stove Made that is safe and convenient for cCampuse? All that I haye seen are too heavy or take up too much room. Ans, ist. The boat builder is correct. 2d. Gun barrels cannot be blued without heat. ad. Yes, The U.S. Goast Survey reports can usually be bought for a meré nothing in old book stores, 4th, All that we have seen are either too heavy or too awkward to carry, G. H., Philadelphia,—t own a small cocker spaniel bitch about a year and a half old; I have fed her, since she was three months old, on In- dian meal mush with liver chopped fine cooked in it, Recently I took . her for a walk, and when a mile from home she fell on the pavement and commenced kicking and choking with a slight frothing at the mouth, and a cramped appearance of her limbs, alrnost immediately she commenced yelping and barking and broke away and ran for sQV- eral squares, when I Jost her, On my return I found she haa been home some time, and that immediately on her arrival she curled up and fell asleep; she appeared very weak and nervous for several days. T dosed her with raw linseed oil, as her breath was very offensive, Can you tell what ailed her? Ans, The dog had epileptic convulsions, prop- ably due to the feeding of Indian meal. Feed on oat-meal, and give her 6 grains of the following powder three times a day> Rhubarb, pow- dered, 6 drs.; powdered white castile soap, 2 drs.; leptandrin and powdered cubebs, of each one drachm. Incorporate thoroughly and pass through a very fine seive. D. K., Syracuse.—Will you please inform me in regard to a fish found in the Seneca River, known as the white bass or sheepshead. Tt was my fortune to take from the Seneca River, near Jordan, last Friday one of these fish weighing seventeen pounds, and, haying an idea quite prevalent hereabouts, thatthey were only fit for a compost heap, I dis- posed of it to a lad, fishing near, forfour black bass, There seems to be a, difference of opinion as to the fish, some asserting that he frequents reefs and stony and gravelly bottoma, and, when properly cooked, is decidedly palatable and a different fish from the sheepshead. Is there a species of fish found in the Seneca River known as white bass? ‘And if it is also called sheepshead, and is the same fish found in Lake Erie and called by that name? Wehaye the silver bass with a dark Stripe on the side, an entirely different variety. Ans, There isa fish found in the Seneca River and lake, and, in fact, in most all of the interlor lakes of New York known as the white bass or white perch, and by some as a sheepshead ; this is the Corvina oseula of DeKay, and is ea- teemed as food by many, though somewhat dry and tasteless, The sheepshead of the Great Lakes, or Maiasheganay, is the Corvina rich- ardsonit of Cuy. and Val., an entirely diflerent fish, and is considered inedible by whites, though Indians like it. A peculiarity of itis, that the longer it is cooked, the tougher and more leathery it becomes. Your white bass is fouhdin Lake Erie, and is sometimes known as sheepshead in those waters, F, A. T., Pittsburgh, Pa.—My red Trish Gordon setter biteh, six months old, has had a bloody dysentry for a month, and all that f can do cannot stop it, Nearly every passage is soft and streaked with blood; sometimes a jelly-like substance passes her. She is quite thin, and I would like to stop it, if possible. She averages six or seven passages every twenty-four hours; she urinates yery often, the fuid being of s white color. She eats little or nothing in the morning, but at noon and night has a good appetite. IHer kennel is in my back yard, clean, dry and warm—another dog, similarly situated, thrives splendidly, She has daily exercise around the parks and commons; her coat is glossy gener- ally, bul sticks up in one or fiwo places; eyes are bright: belly slightly drawn up behind the breast-bone; her breath has that sickly smell which you will understand without description. Her treatment has been—first, areca nut for worms—no perceptible good results 5; next, laudanum and ether, five drops each, three times daily—passages a, little harder but same amount of blood; next, fluid extract of ergot, ten drops, twice daily, and cod liver oil, a tablespoonful three times daily—on this she fattened, but no abatement of blood; Iam now giv ing ipecae, ten grains, three times daily—passages still bloody. As she cannot touch meal, 1am feeding heron boiled beef or mutton alone, in moderate quantities. Ans, Your description is Satisfactory! We wish all were equal to it. Wesuspect the areca nut to be at the bottom of the trouble. Give the following three times a day: Quinine, 12 grains; cnbehbs, 16 grains; leptanirin, 1 grains; white Castile 50np, 4 grains; rhubarb, 6 grains; ciystal3 of nitrate of silyer, powdered, 1 grain; solid extract of conium, 4 prains. Mix, and make twelve pills. Dose, one pill three times a day. Give also, Boudault’s wine of pepsin, a_teaspoontul every four hours, and nse Iodoform supposotories, SH oo Tux Weppas.—Several interesting papers have been read before the scientific societies of Great Britain regarding this interesting tribe of men, inhabitants of Ceylon. The.deduc- tions to be drawn are, that the Weddas still depend upon bows and arrows for their subsistence, and that they pass their lives in the forests, without dwellings or any system of civili- zation. There is an entire absence of implements among them, even stones or flint, indicating a state of barbarism be- low that of the mound builders of America. They have no means of procuring fire other than by friction of two pieces of wood, and the use of water in ablution is unknown. ‘Phe in- tellectual capacity of the race, ton, 1s extremely low, as they are unable to count, do not distinguish between colors, and are totally devoid of any moral or religious sentiment. Mr. *, Hartshorn declares these people are incapable of mirth or sor- row, and that they are noteworthy as being the only race in existence that speaks the Aryan language. “My. Clark corroh- orates the fact of their being a truly aboriginal people, but holds that: the use of the Aryan tongue is no positive evidence that they are Aryans, though he -believes them closely allied. ' Undoubtedly further research regarding this peculiar race, will throw important light upon the sci _—-s Gf evolution and philology. ~ FOREST AND STREAM. FRIAR OS Ses A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAL NATURAL HISTORY, FISh CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THE INCULCATION IN MEN AND WOMEN: OF A HPALTHY INTEREST tn OvT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY forest and Stream Publishing Company. —AT— _No. 111 (01d No. 103) FULTON STREET, NEW YORE. [Post OFFICE Box 2832.) TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, Twenty-five per cent. off for Clubs of Three or more, —-=- 800-35555455 3 0—45> 124 1,000—0 253435 3 3 5—32 f 500-5 4455 5 5 6 5 5—4s W H Binns, Ballard....... bucbea we 800-3 4554285 45 548} 117 l1,000—0 0338234 3 5—26 NEW BRITAIN TEAM, , 5004 5556555 5 5—49) HP King, Sharps.......,..¢..0-..- 860-5 53554445 4—44> 132 l4,000-4 85555333 3—39 500—5 5545545 6 5—48 CO Case, Remington..........-.-.~ 800853555455 = 129 1,000—5 524530 35 5-37 500-4 5655454 5 547) Wm Parker, Muzzle-loader....,,.. 800-3 45344524 5-39} 115 1,000—5 0005553 3 329) a00—5 35555345 545) F Wessel, Remington..........-.-. 800-5 43452445 4—4l+ 114 1,000-3 3204044 35-28) MIDDLETOWN TEAM, 500-5 55545544 4-4 } Maj C Graham, Sharps........ e-e-4 800—425445 23 4 4-87; 122 1060-5 50444455 3—29 500-5 4555543 4 3—4: OV Cofiln, SHOPPE. s-ceosesseeecten 8004 64545435 5-4 1,000—5 333082655 5— | 500-5 5555564 5 4— Orange Fudd, Remington. ...n.--4 800-4 5444445 5 5-4 1,000—5 82304520 3— 5004 34544654543 George C Judd, Remington........ 800—0 0 435354 5 5—3 ; (4000-405 024432 5-29) 500 yds. 800 yds, 1,000 yds. Total. Hartford......... boat claws ae . 185 1838 136 504 New Br-tain.,..........02+--189 165 183 490 Middletown....- vabsnee dace nlal 159 129 468 At the close of the match the new Britain and Middletown teams were called together by Mr. O. Vincent Coffin, and three cheers were given forthe victorious Hartford team. A similar compliment was paid by all the riflemen to Messrs. T. Steele & Son, the donors of the trophy. It was announced that Mr. T. Steele had decided to give each year a special medal to the member of the winning team making the high- est score. This goes this year to Mr. N. Washburn. Last year the best score was made by Mr. George O. Judd, of Wes- leyan University, since deceased. General Hawley, as president of the State Association, pre- sented the trophy to the Hartford team. The match was witnessed by a good crowd, among whom were Mr. Frank Hyde, of the late American team ; Mr. O, E. Pillard, of New Britain; Mr. S. A. Hubbard, and Mr. Steele, Jr., the donor of the prize cup. This is a massive piece of work standing about sixteen inches high; the bowl is supported by four rifles, held together by a strap containing a cartridge box, The front of the cup contains an engraved turget, with a rifle- man seated on each side. On the reverse is the iuscription. Around the top of the cup are festoons of wreaths, surround-, ing spaces for thenames of winners. The base is richly orna- mented in repousse style, and the arms on the side are simi- larly decorated, and the wreaths are also of the same elegant style of workmanship. The trophy is enclosed in an elegant case of black walnut and French walnut, the interior being lined with blue puffed satin. On the sides are silver ring handles, and on the top an engraved plate. Tur Syracuse Mertme.—The finish of the Sixth Division Rifle Association meeting showed some good shooting for the Duncan Badge and at long range, The atmosphere was heavy, and at intervals the wind almost reached the swiftness of a gale. WHlevations never before used on the range Were re- quired, and still bullets fell short of the targets. . In the long range shooting, Mr. Warner made the leading with a muzzle-loading rifle, of the pattern originated by him, and now employed by Nichols & Lefeyer. The Duncan Badge Match was open to all members of the National Guard in the division, distances 200 and 600 yards. Prize, an elegant badge presented by Mr. Wm. Duncan, to be won at three regular meetings of the association, to become the property of the winner. The following are the leading Scores : DH Ogden..-ssseseeseseerecrcearseee | Boy Vile se Z ‘ me ae Maj Fred B Chapman............-...!- a eas - Pe ¢ peietes M J Blakeley.......... sereeneeneen eee | FOO Sng E . : 3a) ae Lieut M BNiChOWwON,...¢r0.02eveeee queen's 5 of 2 EB Oapld. A NIGHOIN...;}1:0354—_+4}--—_< An ApprovaL.—Seth Green has sent the subjoined letter of approval to the gentlemen named below: Merssks, ABBEY & IMBRIE, 48 MAIDEN LANE, N. Y. My Dear Friznps—Yours of the 6th-is receiyed, witha fine gut leader. Allow me to thank you, notso much for the leader, but for letting me know where I can buy so good a quality of fine gut. If all fishermen would use finer gut they would take twice as many fish as they do on the heavy gut they use. J lave tne split bamboo rod I-bought of you eight years ago, and it is just as good as new. 1 have caught thousands of fish with it, and have not been to any expense on it except to yarnish it once a year. Yours, (Signed) SETH GREEN, Game Baq and Gun, GAME IN SEASON IN OGTOBER. Moos Alcese, machlis. KIk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis. Hares, bruwn aud gray. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Woodcock, Philohela Minor. Ruffed grouse, Bunasa umbellus, Red Deer, Caridcus virginianus. Squirrels, red, black and gray. ‘Quail, Optys virginianws. Pinnated Grouse, Cupido Cupidonia Curlew, Numenius arquaria. Sandpipers, Tringane:, Plover, Charadriine. W illets, Godwit. Reed or Rice birds, Dolichonyx oriz- Rails, Ralhes virginianus. vorus. Snipe aud Bay Birds, Wild Duck. Cariboo, Tarandus rangi fer. ‘*Bay birds” generally, including various species of plover, sand- piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, plalaropes, avocets, etc., voniing under the proup Linacole or Shore birds. Ss" The frequent alteration of game laws makes such con- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when shooting on various kinds of gameis permitted, We there- fore append the following table for reference : States | ie Ruffed Grouse} Quail. Woodcock. Ill......[Sep 1to dan 15|Oct1 to Feb 1/Novi to Feb i| Sept ito Jan 1s Ind ..../Oct 1 to Feb 1/Novl to Jan 1)Novi1 toJami1}| duly 1 to Jan { Iuwa.../Aug15to Dee)|3ep 12to Decla)Oct 1todganl) Julylto Jan t Minn...|Aug 14 to Oerl}/3ep 1 to Dee 1\/sep1 to Dee 1| July 8 to Nov Wis...-|Aug 15 toNovii | sep 15 to Jan 1/Sep 16 to Jan 1) July4to Noy 15) Neb..../No Shooting | .o Shooting. |No Shooting No lestric- Kans...J/Aug 1 tu Feb e }Oct1 to Jan 1 tious, Massacuusetts—sSalem, Oct.13.—Some snipe may he started for the next ten days om the common pastures at Newburyport. There have been some shot there this week. Birds generally wild, lying poorly to the doz. Mr. C. H, Andrews, of Salem, shot a fine yellow rail at Newburyport last Vhursday. bese birds are rather rare here. Matters along shore and in the bay are generally quiet at present. TEAL, New Hampsuire—WVashua, Oct. 7.—Numbers of gray squirrels are being killed by our sportsmen. They have not been so plenty in years. Woodcock are rare birds in this section this year, Wess, ST | TOREST AND STREAM. Webster, Oct. 10.—Ruffed grouse not at *all abundant. Woodcock scarce, the largest bag yet made being ten, More pigeons this fall than before for years.~ Gray squirrels as hard to find and difficult to kill as usual. A few days since a friend killed an Arctic owl (Wyctea nivea), a bird decidedly rare in this neighborhoud. Would like to have some one send in some notes concerning migratory quail and success in im- porting. FPaz.co, [Our correspondent has not read the Forest AnD SrRHAM carefully, or he would have seen full accounts of migratory quail in the U. 8.—Ep. } Conneoticur—Hartford, Oct. 9.—The first week of the shooting season has Opened yery propitiously, thanks 1o the rigid enforcement of the game laws. Many large bags have been made. Partridges are quile plenty, and large numbers are now exposed in the market, Woodvock are less numer- ous than usual, but wild pigeons are scouting the country in fine flocks, affording an opportunity for excellent sport. ‘The snaring of game is now about the only drawback to sporting interesis, and if some rigid méasures could be euforced for its prevention, the gain in the end would be not inconsiderable. ‘The snarer gives the game in his vicinity no chance of life, -and generally captures everything thut comes near his traps. New Yorxe-—Hammond, Oct. 10.—A competitive shoot be- tween the sportsmen of this town resulted in the slaughter of over five thousand squirrels. Goop Grounn, L. [., Ovt. 16.--There are plenty of ducks in the bay, but they bunch together in great rafts and keep out of reach. The weather is still too warm, and the first cold storm will drive them in, ‘The chances are for unusually fine shooting this season—plenty of feed and all signs favorable. Wi Cox. Saratoga Lake.—Timothy Harrigan, the oldest hunter of Warren county, has been located the past season at the Peter Francis place, Saratoga Lake, and has shot over 500 partridges and woodcock in the woods and marshes around that and Round Lake. He says that gamie is much more abundant in that vicinity than in the neighborhood of Lake George and Schroon Lake. Pennsytvanta—Leroysville, Bradford Co., Oct. 9.—Six miles from here in the lowanda Mouutainsis Sun Fish Lake, sutrounded by a dense forest of hemlock and beech. lor miles to the south stretches an unbroken wilderness which abounds with deer, ruffed grouse, pigeons and bears, and for those that may hanker after such game there is a fair sprinkling of wild cat. This region furnishes unusuel facilities tor the hunt- er aud camper. Ten miles away in the wilderness before men- tioned, is a region known as the dismal swamp, filled with windfalls, often so thick that one may walk miles upon them. In these tangled recessea, Ursus americana retires from his predatory excursions to the neighboriog farms, and safcly screens himself from the rifle of the hunter and granger. Witt Lan. Elkton, Oct. 18.—The Susquehanna flats are teeming with ducks. Lackawazen, Oct. 12.—The sea son for large and small game has opened well, and promises to be a fine one. Several deer and a great number of pariridges have been shot already. The former are unusually plenty ; five were seen last Monday in Lord’s Brook Swamp, and Arthur McCarthy surprised one, the other day, feeding in the pasture with his cattle. Blooming Grove Park, Oct. 11.—John Avery, President of the’ Association, had wn exciling chase after a buckthe other day, and finally shot his game in Lake Giles, in front of the club house. A party will rendezyous at the club house next Saturday for the fall meet. — ; Hornellsville, Oct. 15.-—ExceHent woodeock and ruffed grouse shooting here for the past two weeks; also a fewsnipe and rail. Joun. , Sunbury, Oct. 12.—Quail and turkey shooting promises fair sport. : Sharon, Oct. 10.—Woodcock afford good shooting. IH, L. Ohl shot nine yesterday. Easton, Oct. 10.--Ducks have made their appearance and sportsmen are preparing for the fall campaign. Virewis—Rirlmond, Oct. 12.—The partridge shooting, which bezins the first of next month, promises to be unusual- ly good. ‘I'he weather Jast June and July was very favorable for the young broods; the protection laws have been general- ly well observed, and the birds are plenty. Kentucky—Loutsville, Oct. 14.—Game is abundant on Salt River. Tennessrn—TZ racy City, Oct. 11.—Two bears haye been Killed within five miles ot this city within a few days, one of them only two years old. Such game are more plentiful in the Cumberland Mountains now than has ever before. An elk was run intu town a day or two ago, and killed. His antlers were so heavy as to incommode him, hence he was an easy captive. Clarksville, Oct. 8.—We are happy to report game quite abundaut. ‘The season has been favorable, and many coveys of partridges were raised, though most of them are yet too small for sport, showiug that it isTiciculous to make the open season commence on Sept. 1, as it doesin this part of the state. Blue wing teal have appeared in small numbers. Wild pigeons began last weels to show themsvlves two days ahead of tue coul spell of weather, A brace of snipe were seen Saturday. These birds rarely show themselves here in the fall. Squirrels are abundant, and all the old shooting irons are in requisition. WwW. W. L. Clarksville, Oct, 8.—Partridges and squirrels were never so abunilant. The large increase in game isa result of the pro- tective laws, which haye been well enforced. Lovrstaya—lWVew Orleans, Oct. 11,--Some blue and green winged teal haye been shot at the neighboring’ shooting grounds—Lafourche, Bayou des Allemands, Little Lake and other resorts. Snipeare few; have not come yet, The N. O, Gun Club has chillenzed the Montgomery, Ala., club to join in a grand competitive shooting match for a game dinner. An equal number of crack shots from each club are to start from this city Saturday afternoon and to-meet again Monday, with their game, which wil] be counted end turned over to.a savor- ite restaurant, to be served up in a banquet, the losing club paying all the expenses, Arxansas—duacksonport, Oct. 8.—Game of all kinds in abundance, bears, deers, turkeys, quails, squirrels and ducks just coming in, Any one wanting to spend a month or so hunting will do well to come down this way, The editor of the Jack- sonport Herald will take pleasure in giving necessary informa- tion to parties desiring it. Iuriwois—Marmington, Oct, 9. Tilinois River. Ducks quite plenty on the Tl, W. Merrit. Mrcn1can—Benzie, Oct. 12.—Deer are so avundant in this neighborhood that they are destroying all the buckwheat, Midland, Mich., Oct. 18.—A few days since a surveying parly ran upon four black bears—a dame and three well- grown cubs—about one mile east of town. All hands, inelnd- ing the ursines, were a trifle startled. No accidents. Detroit, Oct. 13.—Yesterday Jolin E. Long and Ed. H. Gill- man killed forty-two snipe. Oct. 11 Wm, Holland and George Avery bagged fourteen ruffed grouse, seven quail, nine wood- cock and two rabbits. Oct. 10 Robert P. Toms killed eigh- teen, and Jerome Cannata, Michael Martz twenty-six snipe. Oct. 11, Charles Chope, four woodcock, four quail, and one ruffed grouse. The pigeon shooters had a shoot for the State Medal on the 6th inst., but made such poor scores that they are ashamed to haye them published. A.L. Hatch and $. A. Warner made a bag of sixty fine mallard ducks at St. Clair Flats on the 10th inst. : Two noblemen were shooting ducks in the Bay last week, and, strange to say, the birds did not crowd around to be shot at any more than when Baby and the other boys are out. Only one person has been shot thus far during the season. With so many inexperienced and heedless boys carrying guns, this is wonderful. Some gentleman from the Michigan shore —name unknown—met with a mishap on the bay list week, He laid his gun down on the seats of the boat with both bar- rels cocked, and while paddling, managed to accidentally dis- charge them both, thereby blowing a hole in the bottom of his craft. A sail boat came to his rescue, just as he had become completely exhausted. He says he don’t care about hunting any more,and any one who will find his Dougall is welcome to it. InpiANnrA—Huntsville, Oct. 12..—-Duck shooting is the at- traction for sportsmen at present. Towa—Pomeroy, Ovt. 8.—Game of all kinds, as ducks geese, cranes and brant, with a few snipe, are to be had. Now is the time to come West, for the fall shooting is good. Apr Dacoran. Ashland, Oct. 13.--Antoine Peronier, of the Sportsmen’s Club, killed thirty ducks in less than an hour's shooting in Fish Creek, one day last week. Dock. Minnesora—Rush City.—On Friday, Oct. 5, Mr. MeKen- zie shot a monster moose within four miles of town. When killed he was feeding among a herd of cattle. He stood oyer six feet high and was nearly coal black. Such game used to. be quite plenty in this neighborhood, but this is the first of the species seen for over seven years. R. Minnesota--AButternut Station, Oct. 8.—This is a fine cen- tre for sportsmen. The waters of Butternut Lake teem with fish, and the woodsare full@f grouse. ‘Trout and muscallonge are plenty, and deer and bears 10 be found in all the surround- ing country. OanrrorntA—Clear Lake, Oct. 8.—Wild ducks and geese are here in fair numbers, Ios Angeles, Oct. 8.—A trapper came into town the other day with 585 dozens of live quail, which he had trapped in the San Jacinto Mountains. : Santa Cruz, Oct. 8.—Quail are’ plenty all over the coast country about here and Pesadoro., u Canapa—WMontreal, Oct. 6.--The fox hunt of the Montreal Fox Olub was held to-day. Some fine running and jumping was done, but the party returned without Reynard's brush, Axour Guys, Ammunrrion, Erc.—It is my purpose to give ‘you a few rounds in sporting topics in general, and if my memoranda prove to be scattering, I hope the game fired at may be struck by some chance shot, as so offen happens in the field. And this reminds me that any man who is too lazy to load up twenty or thirty shells with loads of different size, both powder and shot and try them at targets thereby determnining the hest load for his gun, deserves all the ills of mind and body which attend a bad shot. In fact, many a good gum is discarded and an inferior one purchased at a pecuniary loss just for-want of such a trial; fora slight dif- ference in the load often proves to be the difference between good and bad shooting. Another item in preparing ammunition for breech-Isaders worth a(tention is the Jenuth of the shells. If the shells be too short for the ehamber the load must be dislocated and knocked out of shape in passing the shoulder in the barrel, consequently bad shooting will result. Orif the shell be too Jong a part of it will be pushed into the smaller bore and again the load is injured, Let me advise all who use metal shells not to lend them for use in other guns. Jn several instances that have come to notice the shells could not be used again, being too large to enter the chamber. The only reason I can give is, that the gun for which they were borrowed posessed a larger cham her than that of the gun they belonged to, and, upon firing, they expanded to the size of the larger chamber. ‘As to dogs and guns, I hold that the advice of old Polonius is supremely good: ** Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for lending loseth oft itself and friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.” Another item as to shells, I believe the principle of the conical base to be correct. But if those we have received are food specimens, some change must be made before they can be generally used I think they require less powder than others, and the recoil does not appear as great, but the paper is too soft and thick, On this account { am compelled to use No. 12 wads in No. 12 shells, instead of No, 11, which’I am satisfied give better shooting, owing to the greater resistance they give; but No, 11 wads expand the conical base shells so much that I cannot get them in my gun. Again, they are very uneven, some slipping in easily and others reqniting a great deal of force. That the fault lies in the shell and nothing else is evident, because this takes place when inserting them 4efvre loading into the loading- block. The last indictment I bave against them is that more of them miss fire than the common shells. Connected with loading shells is the subject of loaders. Green's is a very.conyenicnt thing, but is only useful for in- serting the wad, and it is also expensive. The cheapest and most conyenrent implement I haye seen, one which can be carried in the pocket with comfort, and combines all the neces. sary tools, except a measure for shot and powder, is the loader of Dudley & Uo., advertised in your columns. The cost i small, and it does everything well that is claimed for it. As for powder, we are all done with buying high priced. articles, while we can get a good article at very small cost, to! do the same work as the high flyers, and some of the cheaper powders clean out the gun after shooting, asthoroughly as can! be wished for. Here endeth my sesttering epistle, in which I have tried to give your readers a few ol the results of obser— vation, just whut I wish to get from them. Episzo. | ON SusBsTiTUTeES FOR CHOKE-BoRING.—A communication published in your issue of Aug. 23, suggests a substitute for choke-boring. The idea was not entirely new, as I had tied like experiments with buckshot, but 1 determined to give it a fair test, following as nvar as possible the directions given by’ HK. L. WH. Mr. M, 5. Alexander, assisted me. Every precau- tion was taken to make the tes a fair one, but the resull is totally at. variance with what is claimed by ‘4. i, I.” Could he have tested the method at mark? Reason seems to favor’ it, but below are facis which speak against reason, Size of pattern, 16z16 inches; distance, forty yards, Remington oun, (12-gauge) charge 34 drs. powder, 1 oz. shot, number o pellets, without paper cartridge, 108, with; 8. W. &C. Scott & Son’s gun (12-gauge), same charge, distance,ete., num- ber of pellets, without paper cartridge, 98, with, 70. The above patterns are taken froma larve number, and are an average result of the trial. A. Moorfield, W. Va.. Oct 1, Ecursr LoaADER.— We are in receipt of one of these loaders, which seems to have been modeled largely from the articles on Loading Blocks that have appeared in our columns, It is very handy where one has a great number of shells fo load, hough it is unfortunately too bulky for carrying on a two- weeks tramp. A Hanpsome Present.—A silver plated and handsomely engraved crimper has been sent to this office, it being a pres- ent from the inventor and manufacturer, J. L. Rawbone, to our Western manager, 5. H. Turrill. Certainly for neatness: of workmanship and for rapidity in crimping shells, this little instrument is unsurpassed. From McKeyzm River.—Half a dozen canny Scots passed) through Duluth, Oct. 4, en route to Scotland, froin the Me- Kenzie River District of Arctic America, some 1,300 mile Northwest. They went to that barren country some ten years sinc? from the Orkneys, coming by ship to York lactory, Hudsons Bay, and thence to the McKenzie by cance. Until their return, and on their arrival at Fisher's Landing, on the Northern Pacitic R, R., they had never seen arailroad. They: knew nothing of the Franco-Prussian war—in fact they bad) been practically out of the world. ‘Vhey had been engaged inj hunting and trapping for the Hudson Bay Conipany. ‘They: report wood buffalo und moose as unusually plentiful in the Land River District this last year. JOR. Duluth, Minn., Oct. 6. An Ex on tur Rampacu.—The Cheyenne (Wyo, ) Leader, Sept, 22, has this racy account of an clk’s raid on Port Laramie : A few days ago the military and civilians at Fort Laramie were astonished at the sight of a huge elk, which ran out of the underbrush in the Platte bottom and charged dircetly through the parade ground. The antlered monster was pur- sued by a pack of dogs of all sizes, and after clearing the buildings one canine, bolder than his fellows, nipped at bis heel, when the elk whirled, threw down his antlers, impaled: three or four of his pursuers, then, lifting his handsome head quickly, he threw them many yards away. ‘l'wo dogs were killed by thé goring and fall, while two or three others were trampled to death. Not many minutes elapsed before a dozen officers, soldiers and civilians were mounted and in Jively pur- suit. Several hundred cartridges were exploded, with no per- ceptible effect except to increase the speed of the forest mon- arch, and after wearing out their horses in a §wo honrs’ run the pursuers gave up the chase and returned to the fort, leay- ing the elk to seek some quiet grazing spot on the boundless plains. ; Tir ror Tar.—The Springfield Republican gives this humor of sporting life: New Haven sporting men recently came a practical joke on a supposed green young man from this city. They took bim out duck shooting with a gun loaded clear to the muzzle, and a decoy duck floating so naturally in the distance, Spring- field; awarded first shot, of course, as a visitor, rose up in his canoe and blazed away. The duck didn’t mind it much, but the visitor was fished out, clutching firmly to the worthless gun. He didn’t say anything, but on the way home he just: cut loose the game-hags and the party didn’t have any game supper that night after a hard day’s hunt. He Firep a Guy.—Old Mr. Blanchard, who lives out on West Hill, took down his son’s double-barrelled gun yester- day morning and went out into the backyard. *‘1 have not,” he said, ‘‘ fired off a gun for thirty-seven years ;” and then he pointed the gun at fhe barn and fired. It does not appear from the evidence which made the most noise—the hired man who immediately emerged from the harm, carrying himself along with hoth hands, or old Mr. Blanchard, lying on hi back between the ash barrel and the fence, trying to hold hi jaw in his place, or the stranger on the other side of the fence, with a brick in each hand, his hat caved, and a Dlack eye all over his cheek, calling out to know what ‘ hoof- bound, blear-eyed, iour-legged, turkey-trodden, shambling, cock-eyed, clod-hopping idiot hit me wilh Wah gun?’ Mr Blanchard has since been heard to remark that he didn't want, to fire a Sun for thirty-seven years more.—Burlinglon Harwk- Ye. North Carotma— Wilmington, Oct. 8.—I bagyed first, woodeock of the season Saturday.: Two of our sportsme bagged nine Wilson snipe same day, ‘This is unusually carly for the long-bills here. Four more killed to-day. Tax Text. —_-o-— New Hesitrxe Boor,—Thompson & Son, 301 Broadway, have designed a new,hunting boot, which cannot fail to con~ mend itself to sportsmen. Jt combines all the advantages a top boot, with the ease and comfort of a laced shve. laces In front over a water-tight tongue, giving a perfect over the instep, holding the foot firmly in place, and prevent- ing chafing. Directions for measurements will be mailed application, ~~~ ea. 4 PIGEON MATCHES, _ Kanes County Guy Crue—Parkwille, D, I, Oct. 11.—At jhe monthly mecting the competition for the champion badge twas shot, with those conditions: 10 birds each, 28 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, Long Island Club rules. The score was: , Total. _ Kid. : Total, Kid. PB Moller, ..40eepes0n 10 Sa NTT er inersterenem als 610 T F JAGZEr es eee ee dO 8 dM Moller....,,...,10 T WM Dick... 22.62. .10 8 Co Myer. oe eee rene T W Pickett. ....<5222:410 S €.G) Moller.) 0.0021 10 7 PEE Ter Suc yet aa swell 8 J Firzgerald.,,...... 10 T Moller... +10 T J GeANtengs..epcre. 510 i LEONE pei 7 W Mangiles.......... 10 6 NIGHTS fai; 20 eer es 10 T GF 'looges...,..-...10 5 Same day.—Sweepstakes ; miss and go out; 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, Total. Kid, Total Ka, © Meyar.............1 13. © Moller. ... 02. ..-..10 ct) W JACZeT, cee e ewes «13 12 W Pitkett....,....., 3 2 PEN IGTY 5h ey pgenn cll TOPS Mie raee wey eee cso? 1 Lone IstaANnn SHoorrne Cuus—Jamaieu, DL. I., Oct. 12.— ‘The second monthly sweepstakes match of this club was shot Wilh II, and T, traps; 10 birds each; ties to be shot off at 8 birds; club rules to govern. ‘Lhe score was: G f Gildersleevev.r.seassceeee rae tio it it 0 is BH Hemming........ ete SEP aR igest oi fe Th gia) des MOBSylisscuciwseesetsen et oer 2 Ob 1 60 IT bt td 1-8 L Breadway......+. Fpalt ceed.» yy ce ee clei s W Wynne..-...-. aett eee le ew Ol i ate a a ~-4 In the shoot-oif Gildersleeve won first, Hemming and Bay- liss divided second. Second sweepstakes at 6 birds each : W Wynne..,....00..111111—6 BLandgate....... 11111 0—5 L Broadway........ 1 11101—5 Classified sweepstakes, same conditions: DU Brad Way «5 0.es ee esse 111-3 WeWynne ...:...... 2... 101-2 G F G.luersleeve.........111—3 B Landgate..,.......... 11 0—2 HW Avming,........... were 1 11-3 CATED BN Viasrateesivy tn bee els Ole —d RIPIMINGL .idncuuete saw res .111-3 The ties divided money. New Jersey—-Union, Oct. 10.—A match was shot at Drum- moud’s Farm; Hurlinghamrules; 1+ ozs. of shot; 80 yards boundary. The score was: G. Bright..... HR NA. ARE Ae on 99 Yds...... 1011110101 —7 ip lithtes tats cdsenk eases lo eee One o 0. =) Bivce AVUUT IV ce ie sensstdeuney cers mo SE Pee a a ea Te —6 ©. Wilegerud.......... ST te BS Boe 111100001 —5 PA LITT) Mattes sp ravsewh sce ees e oof s.- OOK111110 —5 R. G. Murphy........ Fey a ey ee Se AN ated Co) —2 BV PRON Orc nlanet alent e iets ctsle a 2 esese LIVDLTO ML OO — Bie WUCHer skaners Upestieatsctess ct) AS) Foire -00100 —l PAE Veer cere e res mae ae WO me TOGA, —9 a, AY DUGG... cs... etheobces Piel aor, 0007100 —1, Sp AVENTIS wigteaie st aye sie alale oeetaper Se deny O10T011111 —% Hl NOR ese eee ewpatyeeseccyss. Ses® J2.So-T dt itd od” —9s MTS AVL LAIR HE ase setje a a'a ea cle en ts ta lclele Been eter Geet iets PrENNsyLvAntA—Sharon, Oct, 2.—The semi-annual match of the Sharon Sportsman’s Association came off to-day for the champion gold medal, valued at $100. After the medal was disposed of all partieypated in class shooting. Ten glass balls each, eighteen yards rise. ReFue DELUO Ven es sais, simsetccns ititmse chad tee a Le rod Sl) HON whl,.......... doe aooohe fer gesasusebe L el ei st 7, 0; d—i8 BE! PY TCRSOMN ah seaieits ses esmewe pe tecly tint ia oor & 0 5 dN Movlure....... ne raen crease ad ele ele el wD, SI8 Dn OSes EL OTaShwalte, ccs bbe wee ceere nek dates cadet LiL? bid 20 1—s @ol I E Blunt, 22... ... cee ee eeee ee eeeerel 10100121 «21 0 6 © E. Tribby retains the medal. Virst match, five balls each, $2 entrance. Bios PALGETHON tea oe ee ks epee ee ek Fin de ee ee eg) at a 5 dues Kuy...-. Go5 foc, 7POORS Ga eer Sooo iee ester soranccue 5 ath st ES OF fribby.......... 2 SoU Soon 6.0 ae eee Distt ae 1 1 i 0 j-—t LOSS BOUT Rg fo Scoh hoes ricaccs ta ea. eeeeodrerion ririedt) OK oD Tal Te 3i OLS CTI Ob sammie mie pole placa aoe su ae Genes As so 10060 1 1-3 oN MeUlure..... LOE rks a eRe me REE die erate bode km dy fuln tials 010 0 0-1 6 MeClure,.-........... te iet deat rescoky their ese sear OD) 1 00, J $ Patterson, ist; Roy, 2d. Second match, ten balls, $2 entrance. Pa'terson.....: OG aS Sh ah ee ti Ry aos tet dodo s Slee oa lb, ee tk ah Gk a gs eye DY sock be awenue . aa a! a oe fl) the cht Third match, five balls. . ’ Loi @ 1=4 Ot i de Li ff #3 Tf ile 17 ii —d 3b 5) Shh 5 Won by Patterson. Fourth match, five balls, $2 entrance. MD rises False eipAwesmt.n ns, =p ele Teta cteee wast pcs mye seml wll wl et eid. Patherson.....-.. Byte wa Hire Niet eeraea -O 1 1 1 1-4 CTUSt WILE... 25. sey eee ce cit 3 Gye enon Deeh ooon hg p68 6S e5 Sab Rn oe SL Saeal olf Jy 1 t—h UL SUTN eae API Akg bomen) Sere eg Soo Mew as ic Liiid ies MONE COIIN GG) teeter tots une oases ine patie stem tele s.piaih ater Hobs = SUI Te ie esr Tribby and Roy divided first; Ohl and Patterson second. Fifth match, five balls, $2. entrance DNTULI rs pitt oo steh Putee soe eee a cleeca as aie odeleeeis ahi bp atte rhe pee One. 4. HTLV ROME dente lans hehe rites ehlacasne oospareen seme ot li fe footy CYABGEWSILE. oc coke sae can tere erry aces tsnepres an wo 0) Tt te q—s SOVadaal) pecs ence: apn tase Sax ann eee, ai 505 ts ES | a ee AMVIDDY =. 22caessesz aces ple eMipleaeerselshigrard doy wil -t 111 125 RPO GHOFLAG poulecessse nett e eee eer pave niscr etapa eevee 8. Ooct— 9 Won by Patterson. Roberts and Grastwaite divided third, Sixth match, five balls; $2 entrance. PAtiGrSOMW. .wesenees snncrneyeseee> ITitiwt4 Wribby,.-.+» cf a wir Sia Crastwaite 0-0 1. 41—3 Roberts...-. 010 Ot Messersmith 111 1—5 GUTS See nae ihok S! ike TOV eehieae eee io easp ie teeters chim tdencueblcmnserens hoes ‘t-te 10-3 4. Wonby Ohl. Patterson and Tribby divided second. C. E, T. New Jersev—Hacketistown, Oct. 12.—A shooting match was held bere to-day for a diamond pin valued at $150. Mr. Geo. W. Frasier carried off the trophy, breaking thirteen out of fiftéen glass balls. Johnson, N. Y., Oct. 12,—A pigeon match was held upon the Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon between Gloversville and Johnstown sportsmen; 24 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary. ‘The following is the score : 2 JOHNSTOWN. thrup,...-. wees OLONOODLLOOLTOO0LT0LOO000000—6 Piha ies OLOLT0000LT90V0000L11LO10001-8 Wewmaill......-.-.. 011111001101110117011100 0-15 otal, ca. csecevsreva-secchserarens. Restsnneeatansncnecwutensesess 2 GLOVERSVILLE. Pay... -eeseseee nese 11011100010011100011001 0-19 GouWey-.essavcee cs 10101101110101001101100 1-14 Harl.ccysesesese ess 21011110011 0011010110000-18 (LOEB g peace atr wees eet e eee SUS HEN N PNPERD PT ENTT ETE ERE sey pe omy ony 89 PORROL AIND SilnhWAM, LETTER FROM MINNESOTA. \ MinnEAroris, Sept. 20, 18'77. Eprror Forist AnD STREAM : ‘Tis hard to realize that a little over twenty-five years ago, where now stands this flourishing city of 40,000 people (one of the handsomest cities, as regards natural location, to be found in the Western country), nothing could be seen but the wild prairie, with an o¢casional cabin. It was then a part of the public domain, and its few inhabitants neyer thought that in so few years it would become famous all over the world for jis manufactories and the progressive spirit of its citizens. It is how a gteat mercantile center, supplying a vast extent of country with its productions, The city is located on a prairie, bounded on the west by wooded bluffs, 100 to 200 feet high, beyond which lie a chain of lakes of great beauty. This section of the State is annu- ally visited by thousands in search of pleasure and health, and no better country can be visited, The atmosphere is free from influences of malaria so prevalent in so many other sum- mer resorts. It is truly a health-giving country, invigorating the system, and causing the whole body to feel the beneficial change. The views around St. Paul and Minneapolis are very beau- tiful, amd have gained a world wide reputation for the grandeur of the scenery presented. One great induce- ment to tourists and invalids is that the cost of living at these summer resorts is small compared to other places. One can rest from the busy toils of life and enjoy comfort at a small outlay of money. Yisitors to Minneapolis usually visit the Malls of St. Anthony first, which are found almost in the centre of the city. This is the great power which moves the extensive manufactories located on the banks of the Mississippi. An idea of the immense force here utilized may be formed from the fact that its dynamic capacity is 124,000 horse power, ‘This unrivaled power has made Min- neapolis one of the leading manufacturing Cities in the coun- try. The Mississippi River has a fall of eighty-two feet ewithin the limits of the city. Twenty-one touring mill are located here (one of which is the largest in the United States, having forty-one runs of stone); twenty sawinills. The finest, view of the falls is had from the ‘‘ platform,” on the Minne- apolis side of the river. It is just above the point where the water rushes over the crest of the apron. The immense saw mills are located here. A. magnificent view is also had below the falls, standing on the iron bridge. The banks of the river are rocky, and rise to the height of nearly one hundred feet, giving a view wild and picturesque. An hour can be: spent with pleasure at the falls. A. drive of four miles over a beau- tifal country well improved, and we are at Minnehaha, made famous by the pen of Longfellow. The scene before us is truly grand and awakens in the thinking mind a sense of awe. Its beautiful surroundings make it worthy of all the praise it hasreceived. The fallis a perpendicular one of sixty fect; the width of tle crest about fifty feet, and of the basin below ninety feet, To obtain the best view of the falls we descend to the gorge below the falls where a sight is presented that we cannot deseribe, and in imagination we can almost * See the fal) of laughing waters, Peeping from behind the curtain ; * * * See the Minnehaha, Gleaming, glancing through the branches.” We crossed the rustic bridge and followed a well worn path that lead us under the falls. This chamber is formed by the wearing away of the soft rock caused by frosts and dripping water, The sight was grand. ‘Through the misty water beautiful rainbows are seen on a sunny day, making the visit a pleasant one, The scenery from the falls to the outlet of the creek into the Mississippi is romantic, and the visitor shonld not fail to follow it to the river. Four miles farther on and we are at Fort Snelling, situated on a cliff, one hun— dred and twenty-five feet above the river. From the ram- parts of the fort a beautiful scene can be had of the surround- ing country. This furt has many historical scenes connected with its early history. It isnow used as a Government depot and garrisoned by a company or two of regulars. We will next visit Carter’s Cave, near Minneapolis, with its romantic jake. It is an historic spot. Were, i1 days gone by, the Indi- ans assembled to perform religious rites. ‘here are many beautiful legends connected with these spots, but want of time compels us to not speak of them. Fountain Cave, a few miles aboye St. Paul, on the banks of the Mississippi, is one hundred feet in length, and has been hollowed out by a stream that flows through it to the river. White Bear Lake is a favori'e resort. It is a beautiful sheet of water, where the best of fishing is found—bass, pickerel, pile, croppies. The wall-eyed pike are especially numerous. Hotel accommodations are of the best. Lake Minnetouka, or Big Water, as the Indians callit, is also a favorite resort. It has much natural beauty to please the eye. The lake is sev- enteen miles long, with an average width of six miles, is considered the best fishing ground in the West, the fish being noted for their excellent favor. Black and rock bass, crop- pies, pickerei and sunfish abound in such quantitie= as to fill the angler's heart with joy. The hotels and cottages afford ample place for board. (Guides and boats ean be obtained at reasonable rates. Minnetouka has always been a favorite In- dian resort on account of the splendid fishing. Other places affording inducements to the tourist might ba mentioned, but space forbids. To tourists and others we would say by all means take the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad from’Chicago, on visiting this country, this being the cheapest and best route. It is one of the best constructed roads in the West, and under the management of that veteran raiiroader, A. V. H, Carpen- ter, has become the great route to the Minnesota. The pas- senger agent will furnish full information as to the best points on his road for hunting and fishing. The officials are ventle- tlemen noted for their integrity and the attention they pay to their patrons. By taking this road you will pass through the best part of Wisconsin and Minnesota. ~ Rover, Rational lastines, ArHLETIOCs Av Giimork’s Garpen.—A grand display of muscle was given aj Gilmore’s Garden last Monday evening under the superintendence of Prof. Will Miller. The pro- gramme opened with a succession of all the possible feats on the horizontal bar, perfurmed by members of the Blectric and Hixcelsior Clubs, and other gymnasts, The Graeco-Roman. wrestling was won by Wilhelm Heysster, of Prussia, over bis antagonist, Hrnest Treher, of Alsace. There were exhibitions by Prof, Fredericks and De ‘Turk with the bayonet and broad. sword; boxing by the Edwards; the Hercules art by Emile Regnier ; and Indian clubs by Prof. J. M. Laflin. The wall- lng rac2 of ove mile, open to all comers who had not won an advertised race, was entered by forty-three competitors, nearly all of whom started on what proved to be an excelient contest. The winners were G. Bough, N. Y.; G. D: Phillips, Hudson B. G,; M. Johnson, N. Y. ‘Then followed fencing, boxing, feats with the dumb-bells and the cannon ball, and Graeco- Roman wrestling, in which Regnier, of Hrance, defeated Joan- narres, The three-miles handicap walking mutch, open ‘to all amuteurs, in which there were about forty-five entiies, was won by T. Smith, N. Y., with a dead heat for second between J. Buckly and HE. J. Mott. The, Graeco-Roman wrestline match for the championship of the world, which came off at tle Garden the following evening, was won by William Mil- ler, who, after a three hours’ struggle, gained one fall over his antagonist, ‘hiebaud Bauer, Yonkers Lyozum Gamus.—The fourth annual games of the Yonkers Lyceum were held Oct. 12. A Simmary of the pro- smmme, with the successful competitors, is given below : Que Hundred Yards Run—First heat ; three entries; F Ruhl iis. Second heat; four entries; F O Saporbas, Lily. Third heat; four entries; J fH Ferguson, Litgs. fourth heat: a walk over forD Reardon. Final heat ; Saportas, 104gs; lKubl, second. Boys One fun ndred Yards Kave-—Firat heat, LL M Moore, 1333. Second heat, J Frazier, 1317s. Third heat, H Lettre, 143. Final heat, Moore, 128; Lettre, second. / ae Ee Mile Walk—Five entries; ‘J Hill, 7m 378; W Rowland, 7m Four Hundred and Forly Yards Run—First heat, HE P Blunt 6748. Second heat, 0 P Ayres, 674s; Frank Banham second, Fiual heat, Banham, 573Z. ; Vaulting With Pole—iud Fenn, 8ft Sin; J Frazier, second. One Mite Riun—cC Vousht, 4m 59s; W J. Dutty; second. Pag of War—Tirst Pall--Palisadés Boat Olub Team va Scottish American Athletic Club Team—won by Scot-American. Second Pull—Palisade Boat Cinb Yeam ys Youkers Lyceum Team—won by Yonkers Lyceum. ; Lhird Pull—Scottish-American Team ys Yonkers Lyceum Team —ron by Scottish-American. ; ‘Two Hundred and Twenty Yards Run, for Director's Medal— First heat; C H Rowland, 26378, Second heat; J W Arthur, 283; C I tannins second. Hinal héat: Rowland, 2624s ; Huarriot, second, Three Miles Walk—T H Armstrong, 24m 291¢s; F J Mott second. L Running Broad Jump—J Frazier, 17it 10in, G Frazier second, Hurdle Race, one-sixth Mile, Hight Hurdles—H E Ficken 44g 5 F Ruhl, second. } ; r Half-Mile Run, for the Poucher C P Ayres, second. Consolation Race, for members of the Lyceum who had not won a prize, Hour Hundréd and Hurty Yards—G W Les, G5s: J A Wood, second. ear? Sack Race—J Frazier, 1m 223; G@ I'vazier, second. Darrmoura CoLtege—Oet. 10 and 13.— The contests of the Athletic Association came off to-day. Following is a sum. mary of the events and the winners: iunning Long Jump—Five entries. J Crocker, 78. 16F: 3% Gerould, °73, Ltt ain PEO OSS UR EE Standing Long Jump—Shattuck, 79, 10ft 92¢in, One-Fourth Mile Run—Cogswell, ‘$0, 1m 243; Templeton, 81 second. i ; Running High Jump—Three competitors. 4ft 8in. ee ake hesidted aie naaituck, 79, 383. Throwing Gase Ball—Wour entries. MRuede J 318ft 5in + Porter, "St 313tt Tio. iat ce Two Hundred and Twenty Yards Run—Tour entries. CSD, 254¢3; Flint, Jr, ’80, 2744s. Hop, Skip and Jump Hazen, '80, 38ft 24in. Three Miles Walk—Kibling, ’80, 2m 54143; Hubbard, °80, 27m 41s. 81, CS D, 21s; Rich, 79, 2314s. Medal—C H Rowland, 2m 2245; 3 Cunningham, °81, Reed, *79, Hurdle Race—Badger, ee “ Warn”’—Hoyt, 78, C D 38, 16éit; Gregg, "78, 151f6 7oin. One Hundred Yards Dash—Fiint, 89, 11s; Templeton, 78, 112 Three Mile Run—Five entries. Lamb, 79, C D 8, 16a dubs 3 PLAINFIELD ATHLETIO Ciup.—The contests at the fourth annual meeting of the Plainfield, N, J. Athletic Club were as follows: Seven-Mile Walk—Three entries. Won by F J Mott A i Tim 483{8; W Anthony, Plainfield, second. Rie eds One Hundred Yard Dash—With two competitors. wou in 12s, J Hf Doane One Hundred Yard Race—Five entries, 10348; J B Elliot, second. Bee interac en tries. Won by J Garett in 8m 28578," \ urdle Kace, 120 yards, six hurdles—Fivye entries, YV HE Ficken in 174s. : ‘ pA Four Hundved and Forty Yard Handicap— Wo i 558, with a handicap of 26 yards. . aes ueEE Mannine vs. Hinpitmu—Beacon Park, Goston, Oct. 13.—The half-mile foot race between Robert Hindle, the seottish Run- ner,and J. H. Manning, of Boston, was won by the latter in 2m. ,' Hindle being $s. behind. Dore vs. Taatcurr.—Lester C. Dole, of New Haven, and Harry Thatcher, of England, walked a four miles race on the grounds of the New York Athletic Club at Mott Haven, Oct 15. Dole won in 31m. 49s. eer Criokrt.—A match was played, Oct. 15, between Stat Tsland and Manhattan clubs, resulting in a score of 99 to 90, in favor of the former club. SPECIAL! Won by Saportas in eel) Net The most important sale of the Season of Ble Imported gant New English fresh BREECH AND HIUZZLE-LOADING SHoq GUNS by the celebrated makers, W, C. Seott & So 3} 5 Greener, Schilling, Hacket, Moore, Borsjth, Grane weeny phehs others, comprisiug all uew Ulproyements, and every varieiy of action, They ave fully warranted in every particular. The ah: ve will be sold at auction on Thursday, October 26, by BARKEL & CO., Auctioneers at their store, 47 and 49 Libariy street, commencing ai 11’ o'elock. i GUNS ON EXHIBITION, DUESDAY, Ogr, 43, 218 FOREST AND STREAM. | Tiffany & Co., Silversmiths, Jew- elers, and Importers, have always a large stock of silver articles for prizes for shooting, yachting, racing and other sports, and on request they prepare special designs for similar Their Timing Watches are guaranteed for accuracy, and are purposes. now very generally used for. sport- ing and scientific TIFFANY & CO. in America for Mesgars. requirements. are also the agents Parer, Pouiwrr & Co., of Geneva, of whose celebrated watches they Their stock of Diamonds and other Precious Stones, haye a full line. General Jewelry, Artistic Bronzes and Pottery, Electro-Plate and Sterl- ing Silverware for Household use, fine Stationery and Brie-a-brac, is the largest in the world, and the pub- lic are invited to visit their estab- lishment without fee’ing the slightest Unior obligation to’ purchase. Square, New York. lew Advertisements, Piper Heidsieck PIPER “SEC.” {I —= HiRes i alli Ns For Saie Everywhere. JOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., 45 Beaver street, New York, and 44 $f. Sacrament street, Montreal, Octil’ GENERAL AGENTS. OTICE is hereby given that Certificate No. 12, N for two shares of stock of $500 each in the Forest and Stream Publishing Company, issued to the undersigned August 2, 1873, have been stolen, and all persons are hereby notified not to negotiate for the same, as application has been made for the Teigssue of said certificate. Oct4 4t SIMEON A. ATKINSON. ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bonght, sold sand exchanged. OC. 8. PECK,S West Twenty- fifth street, New York. Sept27 ly Fashionable Cards, no 2 alike, with name 10c. 25 post paid. GEO.J. Reep & Co., le alr oh 4 c AUanted, Everybody to subscribe f to the Southern Poultry Journal. A Handsomeiy g Illustrated Monthly Maga- ziue, devoted 10 Pet Steck and General Sporting Matter. Only $2 per year post paid; sample copies 20 cents. Correspondence solicited for the various departments of the journal on all subjects of inter- est rejating thereto. Secretaries of Gun and Rifle Clubs are requested to favor us with notes of their mOyements, etc, Address E. B. HARTWELL, PUBLISHER, P. O, Box 69, Louisville, Ky. Octil ANTED—Steam yacht wanted, from 28 to 30 feet long; must be good and cheap for cash. Address H. T. DRURY, Syracuse, N.Y. Octl1s 1 ANTED—A partner with $2,500 to purchase one-half interest, and edit a well-established monthly journal. Correspondence solicited. Ad- dress Koom 29, Courier Journal Building, Lonisville, Ky. Octl1s It PAREN SHELLS, WADS and CAPS at MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklyn. Sportsmen’ s Goods, Ete. REBLIS 1836. . , Steele & So Jewelers aud Silversmiths, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, Dealers in Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, ete. Importer: of French, German and English Fancy Goods. Special atiention given to the manu- facture of appropriate designs for Shooting. Boating, Racing and other prizes, and our i'lnstrated cata- logue. containing three dozen wood cuts of the above aud other articles in oar line, including the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTICUT, mailed to any address on receipt of 50 cents. Sept27 tf RUSHTON’S HUNTING & PLEASURE BOAT AND CANOES. the LIGHTEST sporting boat in the world. Weight, 25 pounds and upward. The smallest size will carry two persons. Cefar siding, oak keel, ete., (do not fold up). CANOES, open or decked, Weight 35 pounds to 60 lbs. Send stamp for new Mlustrated Circular. J. H. RUSHTON, Manufac- turer, Canton, St. Lawrence County, N. Y-. Animal Portraiture. Gentlemen desirous of having their Horses and Dogs .painted will be gusranteed an authentic and perfect likeness. Reference to editor of this paper. E. SANGUINETTE, P. O. Box 8,000, N. Y. Octls tf DUDLEY’S Pat. Fcck Cartridge Loader. EXTRACTS, DECAPS, RECAPS, LOADS, _CREASES AND TURNS OVER CARTRIDGE SHELLS, Equa! to the most expensive machines. Is adapted to both paper and metal shells. Weighs but four ounces, and i8 a8 handy as a pocket knife. In short, is just what sportsmen have been locking for. Samples sent, postpaid, to any address on recelpt of price, and if not satisfactory the money will be promptly refunded. ‘ Nickel-plated, $2; polished, $1.75 ; japanned, $1.50. Liberal discount to the trade; 10 and 12-gange now ready. DUDLEY & CO. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Octis tf A Remarkable Bargain in Rifles. * MESSRS. TURNER & ROSS, the Well-Known Dealers, OFFER A BIG BARGAIN IN BRE EGH-LVUADING RIFLES FOR BS. ‘ a These Guns are Brand-new and are Exceptional Bargains. NEW YORE SHOOTING COAT. -A stylish, handsome Coat. end the cheapest, First-class in every particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take out, so that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace Smith, Esq., says: ‘ it is my idea of 2 shooting coat. I haye worn them for several years, and would have none other.) Price for Coat, $25; Vest, $6.50, Also the best brown corduroy pants at $10 per pair. I make only the one grade, as the cheapest goods do not turn briars and will not give satisfaction. Also, in addition to the above, I am making a Waterproof Canvas Suit, cut same style as the Velveteen; goods, not stiff and hard, but soft and pleasant to wear; guaranteed to turn water. Sportsmen who have seen it say it is The Best Yet. Coat, $6.50, For full Suit, $1400. I also make the sleeveless Coat ; Vest with sleeves if desired. Rules for measurement and Samples sent upon application. F. L. Sheldon, For Sale in New York by RAHWAY, N. J, H. C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt St., N. Y., CREEDMOOR PARLOK RIFLE. Finely finished, carved stock. Loads at breech with small percussion cartridges. Will shoot 250 feet with iccuracy and force. There is Scareely any report, and s nN GEReP this sa fea it very appropriate for : nse, picnics ‘3, : : i : i bat pera ue airs. The shell extractor is on’ the hammer, pulling out the old shell every ti Price, $10 ; cartridges for rifle $3 per thousand, or $1 per box of 250, b , ars sent C, O. .D, or on receipt of price. se hecrd ese ae a ALA Send for price list of Revolvers, Skates, Noyelties and Sporting Goods, EISH & SIMPSON, 132 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. A VICTORIOUS INVENTION dy The Eagle Claw. An ingenious device for the purpose of catching all kinds of Animals, Fish and Game. ee 3 The easy method of setting the Hagle Claw, combined with the simplicity of removing the victim, are among its peculiar advantages, i Itis immateri& how to place it when set, Ji maybe buried flat in the gronnd, suspended from the limb of a tree, or, when occasion requires, coyered with grass, leayes or other light material without inany way impairing its certain operation. | Itis adapted for bait of any description, and, when, set, no Avimal, Fish or Bird that touches the bait can possibly escape, It does not mangle or injure its victims in the slighest degree, ' Nor need they be handled to free them from the trap. ‘s RICE LIST: ; No.2—For catching Mink, “Muskrats, Raccoons, large Game, Rishi, hirre: seouy Veen eae 2 ats hp euich nen Uitte trmdstee +...75 cents. Stent & Co., Gen’'l Agents, 132 Nassau St., P, O, Box 2997. NEW YuRK, | _ AGENTS WANTED JOS. C. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA. Importers and Agents tor tle Best Makes of — BEECH LOADING GUNS, RIFLES. xc. of all grades, from the justly Celebrated Guns of JAMES PURDEY, LONDON, To the Cheapest Class; including WESTLEY RICHARDS, E. M. REILLY & CO., W. & C. SCOTT & SON, P. WEBLEY & Son, W. W. GREENER, also PARKER and REMINGTON’S AMERICAN MADE CUNS. Everything in the Shooting, ‘!ackle aud Material Line of the Best and Most Approved Kinds. Prices on application. =. UN. B.—Centennial Medals were awarded to James Purdey, Westley Richards, P. Webley & Son, W. & CG; scott & Son and others, ¥ THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, d by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments, me z ¢ All Inds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION.. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES, Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, M.-Y. City. « Bo SINGLE-BARREL SHOT-GUNS, $2.59 at MAKSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 65 Court street, brooklyn. i prone LOADED FOR PARTRIDGE, QUAIL WOODCOCK and SNIPE, $+ per bunired, at MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklyn, The Ludlow Trout Co. Will this year take from one to two mlilion brook trout eggs (ready for shipment from Noy, 10 to Dec,. 20) at lowest prices, Send for price list, | Addresq B. FREEBURG, Surzrmytenpenz, ° | Aug23 8m ~ Ludlow, McKean County, Pa | DINCEE SCRIBNER, ) Manufacturer of golmonand Trout Rods, Salmon and Trout Files Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gaffs, etc, Best Greenheart Rods at $9, $11 and $13 each, Waterloo Street, St. Johns, N, B, jy12 6m Che ABeynel. mee YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCE FROM the choicest breeds. nquire of M. P. MOKOON, dec2s-ly Franklin, Del. Go., N. Y. OR SALE—Fox hounds, No. 1 stock; very fast and shrong-scented ; some oue year ole and some pups. L. M. WOODEN, Rochester, N. Y. LOUISVILLE Exposition Bench Show, 0 CTORER 18th, 19th and 20th, L877, Held under the auspices of the Lonisville Gun Club, during the last week of the Exposition. Liberal premiums and first-class accommodations. Nation- al Kennel Club rules to govern, L. W. NOEL, Gen’l Manager, Sep20 bt Louisville, Ky. DBD OG S58: DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, Ne. 146 Weet Thiitieth street, New York Cily. Dogs treated and purchased on commission. Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases, Ag 2tf OR SALH—A fine Gordon setter, 14 weeks old, price gl0, or will exchange for a pair of wild geese. Address T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass, ‘Octi8 2 BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER! FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, -An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pest. May be used with entire safety. Contents of a package suflicient to rid half a @adozen large dogs of the vermin. NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT TH’ FLEA KILLER, Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price. Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, Jy19 if 19 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE, SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES, Twenty-one Golf, Silver end Bronze Medals awarded, including Medal of English Kennel Club, and of Westminster Kennel Club, New York, Noite ive genuine unless so stamped. F. O. de LUZE, 18 Sonth Will'am Street, N, Y., sole Agent. For sale in cases of 112 Ibs. Special terms to dealers. UHAMPION LARK iN THE sTtTup Oramge and while, by Brooks’ Phil, out of Ray- mod's Dilo. Perfect specimen of English sefier. First prize in N, Y. Bench Show for English setters in Jargest class ever shown in the country, beating Morford’s Broce and Nip and Tuck, who beat both Paris aud Leicester, Wor terms apply to E, 8S. WANMACHER, Hohokus, N. J. Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. f A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or any other animals, or money returned. It is put up in patent Soxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facilitates its use. Simple and efficacious. Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS. A CERTAIN REMEDY, Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with full directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by mall. Both the above are recommended by Kop anp Guy #v1d FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON. 102 NASSAU STREET. oct12 MARSTERS’ IMPROVED Horn Dog Whistie. Cannot be Lost from the Coat. ALWAYS IN THE SAME SAek WHEN WASTED. Sample by mail, 50 cents, Trade supplied. J. F. MARSTERS, 125 Nassau 8z., N. Y., ’ AND . ___ 55 COURT STREET, BROOKLYN; Ostit ‘ FOREST AND STREAM. 219 Che Fennel. Ke SALE OR-EXCHANGE—A fine setter dor six months old, Address LOCK BOX 264, Warren, Pa, Roe SALK, at a very moderate price, a fine bred ‘setter biteh; also a superier broken setter dog and one pointer, Address HORACE SMITH, No. 1 Cortlandt street, Oot11 2t OR SALE—Six Low English Beagle Hounds; imported and bred by GEO. D, LEONARD, Hinesburgh, Vermont. Oct et Ra. fine red Trish setter pups for sale: One 4 dog pup, eight weeks old, out of Diffenderfer's bitch Bess, and sired by my imported red Irish stud dog York; price $25. One bitch pup, four months old, out of my imported prize bitch Floss; price $25, One tine English breed pointer, tivo and a half years old, broken on all hinds of game; will give him to satisfactory persons on trial. I also offer for the stud my imported ved Irish setter dog York, a prize Winner at shows in Ireland, and at four in this country; térms low. For ticulars, inquire of C. Z. MILEY, Lancaster, Pa. Oct tf OR SALE—Fonr dark red [Trish setter puppies— two dogs and two bitches—out of my Irish bitch Bess, by imported Irish dog York, Bess is a rivh dark red, a superior field dog, and the dam of Be- gorrah, winner at New York dog show. York is winner of five prizes—one in [reland, four in this country—and is one of the hand:omest colored red dogs in America, For full pedigree, price, etc., ad dress f. A. DIF/ENDERFFER, Lancaster, Pa. Oct4 3t IRISH PUPS FOR SALE—Irish getter pups, eF three months old, out of Countess, she by Rod- sire Of pops imported Irish setter man’s Dash; Don, broken on quail and grouse; very staunch and fast. Two bi'ch pups, Gordon setters; one Gordon bitch, eighteen months, $40; one Gordon dog, hunt- ed Jast fall, $40; imported Irish setter Don, $100. H. B. VONDERSMITH, Lancaster, Pa. OR SALE—A superior well-bred pointer dog, & beautifully trained poimter bitch, thoroughly well bred, and five pups now about eight weeks old, as the owner cannot keep them. The whole lot are offered for $40, or any one at a low figure. Address C, E. BROWN, Avery Brown & Co., Halifax, A So ct4 HE WN. Y. Kennel Club offer for sale their Irish bitch Flirt, 227 years old, by Saltus’ Dash out of Dr, Strachan’s Belle. Very handsome. Has had one litter and will make an excellent brood bitch. Price $50. Sep20 tf OR SALE.—Red Irish Setter, 21; years old. Very cautious ; shot oyer alllast season; good Re- triever, land or water. Particniars by letter. Frice $25, Springer spaniel Gyp, 6 months old, partly broken, #10. Cocker Spaniel puys, very fine, $i0. THOS. Fb. CANTWELL, Branard, Minn. Sep20 6t EBBINA HENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo,, breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beacle hounds. “Saucho,” Imp. Pointer, stud dog; fee, #35. See English K. C.S. B., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celeorated ‘‘Hamlet,”’ No. 836. This dog “Sancho” bas won seyen prizés—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here, Foe SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my blue belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Two of them are black. white and tan, and are almost perfect images of thelir sire. For particulars, address L. F. WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. je2s tf Spartsmen’s Goods, PRANK SCHLEY’S AMERICAN Octll 2h edigree and full par- Hotels and Zesorts for Sportsmen. Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. 0; ‘Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mop. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of th ASTOR HOUSE, N, Y., and ST, NICHOLAS, N, Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White Honge, and the most convenient location in the city. Tt Nas beon re-fitted and re-furnished thronghout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, ald eharges moderate. R. B. COLEMAN & CO. PORTSMEN TAKBH NOTICE—The Franklin Tfouse, Chiltonyille, Plymouth, Mass. Good gunning and fishing, seafowl, ducks, partridge, quail, wooderck. peepand plover. Trained dogs for fox, rabbit and bird hunting; boats for seafowling and fishing. Terms low. TIMOTHY MANTER, pro- prietor. Septé 8t AYPIELD—The Great Health and Pleasure Re- sort. of the Northwest. Beautiful Scenery, Pure Atmosphere, Delightful Climate, Fishing, Boatme, Salling and Shooting, ‘The Island House at Bayfield, Wisconsin, situated on Leke Superior, surronrded by the Apostle Islands, twenty-two in number, offers to persons seeking health and pleasure advantages rarely found. The climate is pure, coo) and bracing, anda sure cure for hay fever. It invigorates the whole system, creates appetite and induces sleep. The water is pronounced by scientists the purest in the world. jyl2tf “Duck Shooting. SHINNECOCK BAY—THE BEST SHOOTING GROUNDS NEAR NEW YORK CITY, The Bay View House is the largest and best lo- cated honse on the hay, being central close by the Water, and commanding a yiew of the shouting grounds, Hxperienced gnides, with boats, batteaus, decoys, etc.,in attendance. A great amount of duct feed in the bay, and more ducks this season than for years before. Address O. WILCOX, Good Ground P, O., Long Island. ALSEY HOUSES, Aflanticville, South Side, L. I. on the western border of Shinnecock Buy This house is opén for sportsmen, where batteries, Vecoys, e'c., can be had atalltimes. Parfridge and duck shooting promise to be good. 4.1. R. R. to Atlanticyille Station, Fare $2. W. F. HALSEY. prop. 02:18 tf, Seer ae SP AND RIFLES LOANED at MARSTHER'S, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street. Brovuklyn, Sor Sale, OR SALE—A black and white setter dog, three and aha't years old, thorouchly trained. Price $75, Address P. O. Box, 2013, Boston. Oci11 2k Brook Trout Eggs For Sale, The Proprietors of Trout Grove Fish Ponds are taking great care to breed from their largest ani best twa and three year old trout. Every packuge of eggs guaranteed perfect, Fry yearlings and older trout in their season. Send for price list to J. B. EDDY, Rando!ph, Catt. Co., N, Y. Octii a OR SALE CHA P—A Maynard shot gun in good order, with twenty shells. Regular riflé barre! can be used in place of shot barrel, making com- plete rifle or sho!-gun at little expense; barrels cau he changed in a few seconds, Also AMFRICAN SPORTSMAN, VOl. IT, No. 6 to 12; Vol. TIL complete, excent No.3 and 4. MAYNARD GUN, 179 Frince Street, Brooklyn. Octé Tt Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Hunting and Shooting the American Partridge--Quail; Roifed Grouse—Pheasants, with directions for hand- ling the gun, hunting the dog, and shooting on the wing. Price, $2, Liberal discount to the trade. To be had at book stores generally. Address, Frank Schley, Vrederick City, Md. for Sale. OR SALE—HFirst-class muzzle-loading double gun, by John Wm. Edge. of Hoglind ; laminated steel, 13—bore, 63¢ lb '., 160 pellets at 40 yards; one of the best field guns of its inches in the country; good as new}; price only $45, cost $150 gold; refer- ence, B. KITTREDGE. For particulars, address Box 465, Peekskill, N. Y. Octl81t OR SALE CHEAP.—A 30-in., -46-cal. Sharps’ hunter's rifle, with shells and reloading tuols. Bat little used and in perfect condition. Address A, E. ROBBINS, Gardner, Mass. Octis 1t OR SALE CHEAP—Remington rifle -44-cal., 30- in. bbls., 77 grains powder; brand-new. D. H. 8STEBBENS, Riverton, Conn. Octis it OR SALE, or will trade for a fine chot-gun, a model steam engine, 9-in. by 4-in. stroke, with copper boijer, in complete order, AddressG. L. W., Lock box 60, Steubenville, O. Octis 1f OR SALE—A Rob Roy Canoe, with paddle, sail, étc., complete. Nas been used one year, and has just been thoroughly renoyated, Price $25. A.M. MORRILL, Free Hollow, Tompkins bears srs [3 jae SALE—Tolley, 12-bore. 9-Ib., 30-in bbl., snap- action, double bolt, patent fore-end pistol-grip, moditied ehoke; all good as new. Lenther case and tine impleinents complete. Cost €200; cash $140. G, M, PRIOR, 466 Pearl street, Octls Lf Octil —- ARTRIDGE BAaGs, $125; GAME BAGS, $1; / POWDER FLASKS, 15u.; SHU! POUCHES, To¢., ab MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brook'yn. 1 Pike eA GROVE PARK ASSOCIATION. One share in above association for sale ata very Jow price. The best Game Preserves in America, Trout, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing Address SPORT, this office. feb22.tf A VERY DESIRABLE ESTATE, either for market gardening or general sporting purposes, at the South, will be leased to responsible parties for a long or short term of years, Persons intending to locate in Florida will do well to investigate. Ag2 3m Address “SPORTSMAN,” this office. URTIS & HARVEY and DUPONT GUN- POWDER at MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 56 Court street, Brooklyn, A DESIRABLE Ducking Shore For Sale. The uniersigned offer tov sale the known Seneca Farm, fayorably considered among sportsmen ag being one of the yery best duckine shores on the Chesapeake Bay. It immediately adjoins Carroil’s Island. The river and coves abonna in wild erlery and other grasses, and is a favorable feeding gronnd for all kinds of willl fowl. melnding canvas backs, red-heads, wldgeon and black-heads, ‘The farm con- tains 100 acres under good: cultivation, two large peach orchards, apples, pears and other fruits, with a moderate Amount Of Woodland. ‘The club honse is in perfect order, two double and three single bed- reoms all furnished with beds, bedding, etc.; large parlor, dining room, green room, kitchens, out- houses afd servatits’ quarters, all in order and fur- nished, Large barn, stable, carriage honse, wooad- sheds, Corn house, ice house and magazine, There 18 a new sunk blind at Main Point, and stationary bind at Flying Point, with boats, decoys, etc., a good horse, wagon aud hainess; in fact everything complete for immediate possession, confort and Suorp. Competent attendants are now-on the place. This presents a rare Opportunity for a clob ,f gen- tfemtn who enjoy gord duck shooting. From New York, noon train arrives.early in eveniig; cab leaye até o'clock P.M., arrive in New York 10 o'clock FP. M. Two trains dally from Philadelphia; thirteen miles by rail from Baltimore. Free trom incum- brance. Price $10,000 Gash. Apply to WASHING- TON BOOTH, GEOkGH SMALL, Baltimore; or to C,E, QLAGHORN, 114 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Qctis lf Tt is very light, taken down in half a twinnte. Pronounced men to be the most complete thing of the offered to the pnblic, ered, expressly for Florida travel, $3.50. Sent post- naig on receipt of price. rade, Octil 4t REVOLVERS, 7 SHOP, $2.50 at 125 Nassan abreet, Sportsmen's Goads, HAMMOCKS HD » FOR LAWNS anp EXCURSIONS Tents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettles, kiubber Blankets, Mosquito Nets, Lawn Settees, ete. Send for Ilnstrated Circular. G, WERSTER PECK, Mannfacturers’ Agents, 110 Chambers st., N.Y, WY, rca Lie . EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Sporting Goods. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS & FISHING TACKLE, HUNTING AND and SUITS, CAMPING Bogardus’ Glass Ball Traps, $10.00; Glass Bails, per hundred, $2.40. Send 32.50 for our “‘ Wasp” revolver, 29 cal. T shod hickle-plate, warranted. Satisfaction guaranteed. & Send Stamp for Catalogue, WASHBURN & CO., P.O. box 622, 66 JOHN STRENT, N. Y. - iei4, PECK & SNYDER’S Base-Ball Catcher’s Mask, Now used by all the promiment valichers when p ay- ng behind the bat. We send samples, ©. 0. D., for $3. Enclose stamp for the Athletes Journal, giving our ‘atest prices of all goods in the sporung line, Address PECK & SNYDER, Manufacturers, Augi6é 3m 124 Nassan street, N. Y, COMPLETE OUTFITS * FOR CAMPING. SHOOTing, AND PLSHING. Fine fishing and shooting tackle, camp stoves, eather, robber and canvas goods and wm. On SA TULLE DAY nights only at 12:01 a.m. SUNDAYS at 9:27 a. a, 4:30 2. , {. For Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Great Neck, Garden City, Hempstead and intermediate stations,see small time tables’ and ‘Time Cards at penepal hotels and wunder-mentioned ticket offices, Ticket offices in New York at James’ Slip and S4th street ferries, at the offices of We icott's Tong Island Express Co, 7 Park Place, 786 Broadway, 942 Broadway, Gratd Central Depot, 42d st.; in Brooklyn, 833 Washington st. ; in Brooklyn, E. D., 79 Fourth street. By purchasing tickets at any of tha above offices, baggage can be checked fram residence tu destination myal 3m TONINGTON LINE, FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS BAST, REDUCED FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT Jeaye Pier 33 North River, foot day St. at 6: 0 PM, NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN YEARS, : Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices. State rooms secured at offices of Weste tt Express Com- any, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 333 Wash- gton St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE, Freightonly, steamers leaye Pier a7, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rates, L. W. FILKINS, G. P, Agent, D,8, BABCOCE, Prez, ‘OR THE BEST GEESE AND BEANT SHOOT- ing in Barnegat Bay, go 10 Kinsey's Astley House, Barnegat Inl.t, New Jerscy. Tuke New Jersey Southe n Railroad to Waretuwn; ferrymnip alwayeé on hand to cross the bay; gunners alwware at the house. Take uo advice, Gor e.me directly io the shooting ground. Por further infomation, ad- Gvesed, W. KINsiY, Burarget », O., Sew deteve foe: 5 The best and most direct route to the Wishing and | Pe “FISHING LINE.’ Brook Trout,Grayling and Black Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN, VIA Grand Rapids and Indiana Railread, (Mackinaw, Graud Rapid: & Cincinnati Short Line.) Sportsmen who have vast a fly or trolled a spoonin the waters of the Grand Traverse Region will come again withont solicitation, All other lovers of the Rud are invited fo try these waters, wherein Tie fish named above, as also Musealonge, Pike and Pickerel, abound. In no other streams east, of the Rocky Mountains is the famous American Grayling found in such numbers. Brock Tront Feason epens May ist. Grayling Sexson opens June ist, The sportsman can redaily xeud trophies of his Bill to his frientig:r ‘Club’ at home, as fice for packing fi-h can be had at many points, Take your family with you. ‘The scenery of the North Woods and iakes is very beautifol, The kiris pure, dry; and bracing. Thé climate peculiarly beneficial to those suffering with hay feyer and asthma. The Hotel Accommodations, while plain, are, as a rule, good, jar surpassing the average in coun- tries new enough to affurd the flnest of fishing, On andufter June ist Round Trip J} xcursion Tickets sold t0 Points in Grand Traverss Region, aud attractive train facilities offered to tonrisis and Fportemen; Also, on and after July 1° , Mackinaw and Lake Superior Excursion Tick= ets. Dogs, Guns, and Fishing Tackle Carrie! Free at owner's risk, * Camp Cars for Fishing Parties nad Families at low rates. : Itis our aim to make sportsmen feel “at home’’on this route. For Tourists’ Guide, containing full in- formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &c..and accu. rate maps of the Fishing Grounds, send to Forest AND STREAM office, or address” ? J. H. PAGE, G. P, & T. A., Grand Rapids, Mich. A. HOPPE, Eastern Passenger Agent 116 Market Street, Philadelphia, EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINE, Bound Brook route for Trenton and Phila- delphia, Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 11:90 A. Me , 1:30, 5:3, 5:30, 12 P, w,, and atdp,M for Trenton. Leaye Philadeiph’a from station North Penn yl- yania Railroad, Third and Berks strects, at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30.A M., 1230, 4:15, 6:30, 12 Pe. mM, Leave Trenton for New Yok at 1:20, 6:35, 8:05, 10;15 A. M., 12:15, 2:10, 4:55, 6:05 P. M, Pullman Drawing Room Cars are attached to the 9:30 A. M., 1:30, 5:30 P, M. trains fr.m New York; to the 7:20, 9:30 4. M., 1:30 P.M. trains from Philadelphia, alld Sleeping Cars to the 12 o’clock midnight traina from both New York and Philadelphia. SunDay Trains—Leave Ney York and Phila- delptila at 9:30 A. M., 5:30,12 P.M. Leave Trenton at 10:20 A. M,, S:10 P. My Tick ‘ts for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos 29 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all olliccs ofthe Erie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, an¢ at No.4 Court street, Brooklyn, Baggag: checxed from residence to de-tination. Septis ly h. P. BALUWIN, Gen. Pass, Agent CREAT SOUTHERN Freight & Pass’nger Line, VIA Charleston S. C, The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 3 o’.lock P. M. From Pier 29s TN). Ete CITY OF ATLANTA, CHAMPION, Capt. M.S. Woodhull, Capt. R. W. Lockwood, GULF STREAM, G. W. CLYDE, Cap’. 5. Crowell. Capt. Ingraham. The above steamers have been haudsomely fitted up for the convebience uf passengers, and are un- rivalled on the coast for Safety, Speed and Comfor:. Close Connections at Chameston w th the favorite and well-known Flor.da packets, DIC TA'TOR, Capt. Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt Sevtt. for FHRN 4N- DINs, JACKSONVILLE, ST. a UGUSTINE, PaA- UATKA, ENVTEKPOI5E, MELONVILLE and ail points in iorida. EXCURSION TICKETS DP REDUCED RATES. 2 Tnsuraice to destination ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CENT. Goods forwarded fre of G.mmission, Passage tickets and Bills of Luding issned and siumed at the office of JAWS W. QUINTARD & GO, Agents, No. 177 West Street, cor. Warren, or W. P. CLYDE &+ O., No. § Bowling Green, Through Freight Dari’s, Passage Tiukets by all rouves and to all poiuts In the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained ut ihe office of BENTLLY D, HASELL, General 4 gent, Great Sou'hern Froight Line, 317 Broadway. corner of ‘Lemos sirect. Oopll 38m JEW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, LN “White Mountains, Mount Mansfield, Lakes Mempliremagog and Willoughby, Montreal and Quebec. Shortest, quickest and most pleasant route, Steamers C,H. NOKTHAM and CONTINEN- TAL leave Pier 25, Bast Hiver, daily (Sundays ex- cepted) at 3 P. M. and 11 &. M., eonnectinge with trains on wharf at New Hayen for above and inter- mediate places. — -assengers taking i] P, M. steamer (except Sat- ardays aud Sunlays) can reach White Mountain Lakes, ete, next afternoon, Tickets sold and bageaze checked at No, 944 Broadway, New York, aid No. 4 Contt Street Brooklyn, Full particulars at oice on Pier, i RICHARD PHU, Sup't, Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun- try. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb's Island, and points on the Peninsula, City Point, James’ River, Currituvk, Florida, and the mountain. ous conuiry of Virginia, Tennessee, ete. Norfolk BteaMers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: De uwar * 40g a U Prd ya oP Mw. Buy infor- baton giy o 4))fil_e, 197 Gr enwich &+,, New York: vep2s y 991 FOREST AND STREAM, W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. First Prize Medal and Diploma, awarded at the Centennial Exhibition, for excellence of workmanship and ma- terial in their Premier Quality and medium grades. Their New Patent- Triplex Lever Grip Action and Coem- Pensating Imp. The attention of Sportsmen is requested to the above hew action, It8 superior strength S and solidity impart greatly improyed shooting powers. Hard hitting be- ing the desideratum required, is ob- tained by this powerful gun. ices of the New Triplex Lever Grip, $175, $295 to $400, Marked the Triplex 10-bores extra, Our highest grade is as usual Guns, Rifles, Ete. ~~) TRIPLEX, (Extract from Forusr AnD Stream, New York, December 26,1876, Contributed by one of the Judges of Awards of Guns at the Centennial :] This action (The Triplex Lever Grip) combines in the highest degree strength and simplicity, and mus Fapidly secure the favor of all who test its merits. eS eat COMPENSATING LUMP. Strongly recommended. It is invaluatye, and should be ordered on every gaa. Costs aboutv$10 extra. Choke-bores, medium or full. Our ganas te be had of the principal dealers in the trade only, PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England. DON’T PASS THIS BY. STODDARD'S CARTRIDGF-LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING ALL OTHER TOOLS AND FOR ALL SHELLS. : Length, 434 inches ; weight, 10 ouncer, and nickel-plated. Piice, $6. Recommend d by ForESt AND STREAM AND Rop AND GuN, Boone, Recapper, Will Wildwood, Ira A. Payne, and others. Liberal Giseount to the trade. Send postal order tu c. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock box 192, Washington, D. €. TO SPORTSMEN IN GENERAL! Headquarters Bohemian Class Works, 214 PEARL STREET, NEW YORK. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED, __ The Bohemian Glass Works having made « specialty of the manufasture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and-having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, have secured the service of that well-known Sportsman, ERA A. PAINE, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, whick we hold the exelusive right to make ani sell, Tn offering thie new ball to the public it will require very little introduction, as in no instance where %t Ae eae exhibited has it failed to take the place of all others, and is to-day the only perfevt substitute for a bird in use, 2 The following is from the New York Herald, Sept. 1 : _THE BRITISH VISITORS RECREATING 4T ELM PARK—A TRIAL AT GLASS BALL SHoortnc.—The visiting riflemen, accompanied by Judge Gildersleeve, Col. John Bodine and Mr. L. M. Ballard, all of the American Team Of 1875, arrived at the Park a little before eleven o'clock, and practice shooting was at once com- meneed. The shooting at glass balls sprung from a steel trap, inst-ad of live pigeons asin Europe, was & novelty for the Englishmen. Mr. Ira Paine, who has invented the “feather balls,” furnished them for the occasion as a compliment to Judge Gildersleeve and his friends. This style of balls gaye during the after- noon such satisfaction that after the shooting was over the West Side Gun Club held a special meeting to adopt them, ordering 1,000 of them f rtliwith, ‘ Every ba'l is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300 or boxes of S.nd for price list. We intend offering special inducements to the trade. Capt. Bogardus’ Patent Class Ball Trap and Rough Balls. THREE BARRELED Breech-Leading Guns. | (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a light and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, ving to sportsmen the very thing so often wanted oF ali kinds of shooting. PRICES, Three barrel, $75 to $250, Bouble barrel shot guns. Damascus barr2l, $50 to $200, Twist barrel, $35. : SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER & CO,, Syracuse, N. Y. Sportsman's Depot. (ESTABLISHED 1836.) First premium at World’s Fair at New York ané Centennial Hxhibitien, ~ JOHN KRIDER, N. E. Cer. Second and Walnut Sts., Phila. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, Fishing Tackle, Rods, Reels, Lines, Hooks, Flies, Leaders, Snoods, Artificial Bait, Fly Books, Etc., Ete. 2” Salmon, Bass and ‘Trout Flies Made to Order, ALSO “ Krider’s ” Celebrated Center Ename! Split and Glued Bamboo Rods. Birds’ Eggs and Birds’ Skins in Great Varieties— Taxicermy in all its branckes. Spratt’s Patent Dog Biscuits. Repairing of all kinds. mar4-ly 500. E. THOMAS, JR., GUNS, PISTOLS, SPORTING GOODS, 174 South Clark Street. Chicago, Tl!) These Traps and Balls patented by Bogardus and used by him many thousand times, proves them to be just what is wanted by all SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND AMATEURS. THE NEW AMERICAN Breech-Loading Shot Gun For close hard shooting excels all others. Price $1T. Send for circular. Duck guns, extra heavy, a speci- alty. HYDE, SHATTUCK & CO., Mfrs., Hatfield, Mass. Septé 6m. SUCCESSFUL SHOOTING, For information of best localities inquire to thi- address. . THE PATENT ROUGH BALL—The only Ball that will break sure wher hit by shot, Use none but the beat. Every ball marked, Patented April 10, 1877; Traps, March 13, 1877. Geo. E, Hart & Co., NEWARK, N. J. TRADE SUPPLIED. ny HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. @ We call the attention of the fraternity to the above trap, claiming to be the ne plus ultra combines compactness Wwitc durability, and is arranged, by & Swivel or the bed-plate, to throw & ball in any direction or at any elevation un- Enown to the shooter, & screen prevent- ing hia seeing the dire_tion in which the trap is set, The spring, as the cuf will show, is made of a steel rod or wire, bent spirally at the point of attachment, thus recelying the concussion its entire length, and pre- yenting breakage. PRICE 310. FOR SALE BY T abe A) Sr ty i ‘ el 7 y i i am nce of both myseif and faliy found the correct r close, hard shooting, Througn years of experie my customers tire Seen method of loading shells fo 1 and have made it pric 8 as low 4s consistent with good material and workmanship. Shells loaded with American ammunition. ...1?, 14, 16-gauge, per 100, He “ ee ‘ 3] BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, = ——s 33T BROADWAY, NEW YORE. i ifles that I have used every trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, for dpeitey aod perfection of ita operation, superior to them all, and take pleasure in recommending IRA A, PAINE, weve € or ae es GL « 35 the “Champion” to sporting clubs and my friends. (Signed) oom at Patan « $6 | Aug® ly Shot-guns and Rifles, loaned, bought, sold and ex- ——— eae THE GREEN CUN bag the simplest ands | atrongest snap-action Made, The proportiona and finish, the shootirg, qualities for penetration , and pattern, are not ex-, = Celled. Can bore te » make any pattern order- ed, from a cylinder 40 & =full choke. - = Muzzle-loaders altered to breech-loaders, witli Sanme action 98 Hew guos. Barrels bored shoot close aad strong.) best man Joading shot-guns done promptly and in the very, org GREEN, 3 West Main St., Rochester, N. Ys Augso tf" ghanged, First quality powder, shor, and shells at low prices. J. F. MARSTERS, 1295 Nassau streeet, N. Y., and 55 Court street, Brooklyn. Send for cata- Sept27 : = q Cement, and dealer in Fie Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, tions, Canaries, Cages, Sea Sheils, etc., wholesale aud retail, Nos. 11$ to 18 COLLEGE PLACE, Pri . Re-boring and repairing Near Murray §t, New York, N. ¥ cee one ior new nrice list te CHARLES & ear 0 5 Se he Sportsmen's Goods. W. H. HOLABIRD, Manufacturer of Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, Valparaiso, Ind. Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Goat, Vest, Pants and Cap, $10. No. 1 Shooting Coats, water- proof and first-class in every particular, sent.by mail, post-paid, $6. Holabird'’s New Game Bac; weighs 12 ounces. The most convenient and oolest gar-uemt ever offered to Sportsmen. Can be nsed in place of a coat; room for 50 shells and 7% snipe or quail; by taail for $2. Holabird’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fifty shells; simple and admirable for boat shootings 32.50. Fine Linen, Cordaroy and Fustian suits made to order in the neatest and most desirable style. Send 25 cents for my book on Dog Breaking and catalogue of goods. Money refunded if not satisfied, W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind, ASE your gun dealer for Holabird’s goods. THOMSON’S tyle Hunting Boots. iil jy12 tt New § Hi H il i q i} { Sie ees Send above => Measurement == with ontlin =& of foot stand- = ing. at UNLACED. LAGED. Has all the benefits of Top Boots, and ease and comfort of Laced Shoes. Watertight 10 the top, Send address for deacriptive card. THOMSON & SON, P. O Box 1,016. 301 Broadway, N. ¥. Founded July 4, 180% “a Thos. W. Sparks, Shot & Bar Lead MANUFACTURER. Offiec 121 Walnut Street. Philadelphia. Magic Lanterns7and Sitereoptivans. EK & H. T. ANTHONY & CO., 591 Broadway, «_N.Y., opposite Metropolitan. Stereoscopes and Views; Graphoscopes, Chromos and Frames; Albums, Photographa of Celebrities, Photographie Transparencies, Oenvex Glass, Photographic Ma- terials. Awarded First Premium at Vienna and Philadelphia, dcezs Sportsmen’s Headquarters FOR WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Outiits for yachting. The camp or fleld & specialty. Olives by the case, gallon or bottle. THOS. LYNCH, Imrorresr, 99 NASSAU ST., Bennett Building, New York. ~ Septal tf glainting. PAINTING, % EVERY ONE THEIR OWN PAINTER. 50 Per Cent. Saved. We are manufacturing a very fine Pare | : mixed Paint, mixed in such a manner that ee nary stable or farm hand can make as good a joy painting as a painter can with paint mixed in the ola way. This is because our paint does set quick, and thus show marks ofthe brush. Wesellit lower than materials oan Be pone ae gen ordinary W&Y; od pay trei cer ) A - Avy rf ntleman wishing to paint up his buildings: st small expense had better write, sud have sent free our bo: d Address 260 Front. street, ij INGERSOLL PAINT WORKS. nl Yerms, Four Dollars a yearn} Ten Conts a Copy. AQ AMERICAN V. \ Cy {ggg SPORTSMAN’S NEW YORK, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1877. Yilidlitddititis ZZ YO AS JOURNAL. * Volume 9.—No. 12. No, 111 Fulion St.. N. ¥. For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. BRUNO. : ; BY J, C. BURNETT. “47 ELL, yes, stranger, he’s getting rather old, He's not the sort of dog he used to be, But even now he’s worth his weight in gold, And while he lives he has a friend in me, *tAnd willhe fight?’ A little now and then, Although he never hunts a muss on sight. He's mighty fair; but sometimes, 1ike us men, He rather likes & rough-and-tumble fight, : : 7 “¢T’ye seen him look as if he’d give the odds : To two or three, and take ‘em turn about, Just to accommodate, and then, ye gods! : He'd waltz in beautiful, and lay them ont! ’ “You ought to see him climb a real wild-cat, The savage ones that skirmish round at night ; dust like a black-and-tan goes for a rat, He'll snatch one bald, and that’s his scul’s delight, ‘One eyening yonder by that poplar tree He found a lynx, the worst old varmint here; I heard him bark, which meant a jamboree, And go I took my gun, amd gaye 4 cheer. ‘« There on the river bank I saw two eyes, Up in a sapling, looking mighty bad; [thought I'd take the fellows by surprise And eo 1 fired, to give him all I had, “+-@+—< —______ A REMARKABLE RAT'S NEST. Mr. A. W-. Chase, in a recent letter to one of the editors of the American Journal of Science, gives the following account of the habits of the California wood rat, Weotoma no doubt: While on the northern coast, I noticed a fact in natural his- tory, to me quite curious, regarding the habits of the so-called wood rat.’ am not sufficiently versed in such matters to give you the name of this interesting creature. It is a little larger than an ordinary Norway rat, dark brown in color, with large lustrous eyes, and a tail covered with thin hairs. This creature builds its nest in the woods, sometimes on the eround; more frequently on the lower branches of trees. They accumulate a surprising quantity of dried twigs, which they interlace to form a dome-shaped structure, often ten or twelve feet high and six or eight feet in diameter. Openings in the mass lead to the centre, where is found the nest, con- sisting of the finely divided inner bark of trees, dried grass, ete. But it is to the peculiar thievish propensity of this little creature that I wish to cail attention, To make my story in- telligible, I would first state ihat I am partial owner of: some property on the Oregon Coast, on which a saw-mill had been placed, but which, owing to various causes, has never been in operation. On this property was a dwelling house for the hanus, in which, on work being discontinued, was stored a, quantity of stuff—tools, packing for the engine, and six or seven kegs of large spikes; in the closets, knives, forks, spoons, ete. A large cooking stove was left in one of the rooms. This house was left uninhabited for two years, and, being at some distance from the little settlement, it was frequently broken into by tramps who sought a shelter for the night, When I entered this house I was astonished to see an im- mense Tat’s nest on the empty stove. On examining this nest, which was about five feet in height, and occupied the whole top of the stove (a large range), 1 found the outside to be composed entirely of spikes, all laid with symmetry, so as to present the points of the nails outward. In the centre of this mass was the nest, composed of finely divided fibres of the hemp packing. Interlaced with the spikes we found the fol. lowing: About three dozen knives, forks and spoons, all the butcher knives, three in number, a large carving knife, fork and steel, several large plugs of tobacco; the outer casing of a. silver wateh was disposed in one part of the pile, the glass of the same watch in another, and the works in still another ; an old purse containing some silver, matches and tobacco ; nearly all the small-tools from the tool closets, among them several larce augers, Altogether it was avery curious mix- ture of different articles, all of which must have been trans- ported some distance, as they were originally stored in. differ- ent parts of the house. The ingenuity and skill displayed in the construction of this nest, and the curious taste for articles of iron, many of them heavy, for component parts, struck me with surprise. The articles of value were, I think, stolen from the men wha had broken into the house for temporary lodging. I have preserved a sketch of this iron-clad nest, which I think unique in natural history. “Many curious facts have since been related to me concern- ing the habits of this little creature. A miner told me the following: He once, during the mining excitement in Sisky- iou County, became, in California parlance, ‘‘dead broke,” and applied for and obtained employment in a mining camp, where the owner’s hands and all slept in the same cabin. Shortly after his arriyal small articles commenced to disap- pear; if a whole plug of tobacco were left on the table it would be gone in the morning. Finally a bag, containing one hundred dollars or more in gold dust, was taken from a small table at the head of a bunk, in which one of the proprietors of the claim slept. Suspicion fell on the new comer, and he would perhaps have fared hardly, for with those rough miners punishment is short and sharp; but just in time a large ral’s nest was discovered in the garret of the cabin, and in it was found the missing mouey, as well as the tobacco and other articles supposed to have been stolen. Pp These same wood rats are among the greatest pests of ou PUREOL TANT * Pina, F 227 Tn ee a —————— Western country to those who live in log cabins, what they can carry off, We have long been familiar with their purloining proclivities, and haye even suffered by them, but the above narration far exceeds any experience of our own, Can any of our readers match it ? Sn ee sl SEALS. With the exception of the whales and their allies, the Seals, perhaps, at first sight exhibit a greater departure from our ordinary idea of animals than any other mammialia. Although still undoubtedly quadrupeds, their legs are so com- pletely enclosed within the skin of the body, that nothing but the feet project, and of these the toes are united by skin, 80 a8 to form fins or paddles, adapted almost, solely for the propulsion of the aninial through the water. The position of the hind legs, too, is yery singular; they are turned com- pletely. backwards, so as {o form a sort of broad dowble- teil fin, very similar, both im appearance and action, to the tail fin of the whale. But in these, asin the forefeet, all the parts existing in the most perfect quadrupeds are to be recognized; whilst the tail of the whale isreally a fin, and has nothing whatever to do with the hinder extremeties. As might be supposed from the form of the limbs, seals are by no means at home when ont of the water, floundering about in a decidedly awkward manner by 4 vermicular action of the abdomen, assisted by the fore paws. But in their native ele- ment the fish-like form of their bodies and their powerful piddles render them yery active, and they swimand dive with great rapidity in pursuit of the fishes and other maviné ani- mals which constitute their general food. The common seal, which is especially plentiful on the Paci- fic coast, is of a yellowish-gray color, often covered with dusky or blackish spots. Its average length is about three feet, though sometimes it measures five or six. It has arounded head, and the eyes are very large, soft and black, giving it a most intelligent expression of countenance; it has no external ears, and the orifices of the auditory organs are furnished with valves, capable of being closed wher the animal is under water ; however these do not seem to prevent hearing, but achas a sort of additional drum or tympanum, rather intensi- fying than decreasing sound. On tlie coast of Greenland and British America seals exist in innumerable herds in spite of the destructive warfare that has been waged against them for ages, both by natives and Jaucassians. To the latter the ‘seal fishery” furnishes but two products, oil and fur; but so indispensible is the seal to the very existence of the former that if hasbeen said: ‘The sea is the Esquimaux’s field, and the seal-fishing his harvest.” The skin of the animal, when deprived of the long and rather coarse hair which forms its outer coat, furnishes a soft downy fur of light brown or fawn color, held in great repute for caps, coats, mantles and otherarlicles of winter comfort. It pro- vides the Innuit with the whole of his clothing; and to a people who depend so much on seafaring lite for subsistence, ils capability of resisting water is not one of its least desirable qualities. The oil too, not only serves as a light giving me- dium, but is employed for heating and cooking purposes, and i; held to be a most desirable beverage. McCulloch, in speak- ing ofseal oil, says that, ‘‘when extracted before putrefac- tion hascommented, it is beautifully transparent, free from smell, and not unpleasant.” Eyery part of the seal is utilized by the Innuits. The'pelt not only furmishes them with the warm clothing so necessary to an Arctic climate, but provides their boats and summer habitations with a waterproof covering, and when tanned forms a strong, serviceable leather. The intestines form sub- stitutes for'glass in lighting their huts, and are also formed into shirts and other articles of wearing apparel; the sinews furnish them with thread, the hones become tools and heads for spears, and their flesh is a most important article of food. In fide Weather seals are fond of basking in the sun, and vast herds of them are often seen thus engaged upon the geld- ice, Tn these situations, which are known as ‘‘seal-meadows,” the hunters endeavor to surprise them while sleeping, so as to intercept their attempted retreat in the water, to which, as an asylum, they always direct their’ course when alarmed. They are generally killed by knocking them on the head with clubs, 4 single blow being sufficient to dispatch them. In character seals exhibits amiable points. They are de- voted to their young, and the latter are dutifully obedient to their parents; while the males fight valorously in defence of their consorts and families. In confinement, especially when taken young, they are easily tamed, and exhibit as much at- tachment for theiv master as does the dog.— A ppleton’s Journal. HS Laren Waritt AnrLers.—Captain Algernon FE. Smith, United States Army, is the owner of a pair of elk antlers, found in the Black Hills of Wyoming, the dimensions of which are as follows ; From tip to tip, 3 ft. 7 in.; widest spread out- side of curvature of shafts, 4 ft. 8 in.; around burr, 12% in.; just above burr, 10} in.; left head tip to centre of skuli, 5 ft, 14 in.; right, the same; right head tip to right head brow antlers tip, 6 ft, 45 in.; left head tip, 1} in. less; right head curyature tip to burr, 4 ft. 9 im.; left head, 4} in. less; between brow antlers, 123 in.; weight, 50 lbs. We have a photograph of them. Se Hasrrs or Deer Acain.— Moorefield, W. Va.—In a, late issue of your paper “Antler? takes occasion to contradict statements made by me ina recent article on the habits of deer. Although he disagrees with me, I was glad to learn that the subject was of sufficient interest to merit a reply. I do not intend to trespass upon your valuable space with an answer, for Lcould only state the facts upon which my former statements were based. Imay, however, be allowed a few words in regard to one poimt of especial interest. Although “Antler” has the corroboration of your Jearned self upon the question of horns, I venture to again assert what was once a theory with me, but which now has the force of fact, namely, that deer deposit their horns in secret places. It is true the horns are sometimes found, and bear marks of the work of rodents. Not only has recent inquiry confirmed my opinion, but T have learned a fact which seems to place the question be- ond dispute, Several years since the deer in Druid Park, Baltimons, became so numerous that some of them had to be killed, A report upon the subject by the Park Commissioners @ontained, some curious facts in regard to the habits of the They es- tablish themselves in the roof beneath the sod, and once in possession they seem to be constantly on the watch toa see and then in a very secluded spot. then discovered were buried. some secret place. while the deer are yery numerous: rodents, hardly need a ‘‘sign” that he had wounded a deer. bullet has passed to a deer’s head, or that. each particular hair ig untouched, while the deer is running off at ‘double quick” speed, SYGAMORE, on ee ee ALEPIDOSAURUS.—We mentioned this rare fish in our last issue. In our next we will give afull description of it and its habits, and all the facts connectied with the capture of the specimen received by Mr. E. G, Blackford, to which we have made reference, ———+o+— Bod Consrrtorors,—The boa constrictor in the New York Aquarium gave birth, last Saturday evening, to fifty young boas. The young strangers are from two to two and one-half feet in length, quite a respectable size for infant reptiles. ce ANIMALS RECEIVED AT CENTRAL PARK MENAGURIE FOR WEEK [ND- ING OO, 20, 18T77.—1 black bear, Ursus americanus, presented by Mr. Geo, Bough, New York city; 1 horned owl, Bubu virginidnus, presented by Miss Garoline Phelps Stokes, New York city; 1 hawk, Buteo borealis, presented by Mr. D. ©. Deyoe, Westkill, N., ¥,; 1 monkey, Cebus capu- eins. W. A. Conk&uin, Director, Woodland, Harm and Garden, THE IMPROVEMENT OF IMPOVER- ISHED LANDS BY MEANS OF SHEEP, Fern BAnK, Ohio, Horror Forusr anp Stream : I am quite sensible, Mr. Editor, that for a journal like yours, with its legion of readers scattered over the whole North American continent, my last communication on sheep husbandry was somewhat too local in its application ; but the fact is, your note of approval and allusion to tie Blue Ridge of Virginia touches a chord in my heart which will ever vi brate, responsive to any kindly mention of the dear Old Do- minion; and I was tempted to diverge from the path which I had proposed to follow in preparing these papers. I over- ran the trail, and now, if you please, will ‘*hark back.” My original intention was simply to advocate sheep culture, not with reference to the profits to be derived from wool and mutton, but as the cheapest method of renovating exhausted soils; the mutfon and wool I reserve for another paper should this prove of sufficient interest to your readers to re- ceive the honors of type. : We have in this country, and more particularly in the Jate slave-holding seaboard States, millions of acres too poor to bear the expenses of cultivation or even inclosure. To judge from the original growth of timber still standing upon these lands, most of them were, when first brought under cultiya- lion, of excellent quality, and the problem now to be solved is their restoration to fertility at the least expense. The appli- cation of stable manure or other fertilizers is out of the ques- tion, for the impoverished soil will not sustain the cattle to produce the first, and the owner has neither the money nor the credit wherewith to procure the latter. Guano, poudrette, hone-dust and the super-phosphates, even when not subjected to fraudulent adulteration, are all too expensive; they will not pay. What, then, is the alternative? We answer, gyp- sum and sheep. Gypsum, whether a manure or a mere stim- ult we will not stop to discuss, is the cheapest of all ferti- lizers, because of the smallness of the quantity required ; and impoverished as these lands are, none of them are too poor to carry one or two ofj our common, native, mongrel sheep to the acre. The gypsum will awaken such elements of fertility ag may still remain dormant in the soil, and the sheep will make a clean sweep of the bushes and briars and other coarse vegetation that would choke the white clover and sweet grasses brought ont by ihe plaster. But to carry out this sys- tem of improvement successfully, the old thriftless method of managing (or rather not managing’) sheep must be aban- doned. They must not be turned adrift, as is the almost uni- versal practice, to shift for themselves, and never looked after except when af irregular intervals they are enticed with salt to put in an appearance, in order to be shorn or to furnish a victim for the shambles. Let the farmer be convinced that his material salvation is to be attained only through his sheep, let him sive to their well being as much and as earnest thought as he does to local poli- tics, let hing be conyinced that the increase of his flock aud the consequent improvement of his land is of more importance to him and his family than the election of this or that county demagogue to this or that office, then he will as he should do, care for his sheep with as much or even more solicitude than for any other stock. As aconsequence he will soon see his galled, gullied and sedge-clad fields smiling in robes of emer- ald green he will be emancipated from the slavery of debt, and he will no longer feel inclined to escape by the back door when the tax-collector or the sheriff enters at the front. It may be asked why the common native sheep should be recommended for the improvement of exhausted land? Simp- ly, because being more frugal and hardier, they will bear heayier stocking than the improved breeds, and they are not near so costly; moreover, with judicious management, they willimprove in quality just as certainly as the soil which they cleanse with their teeth and’enrich with their droppmes. Ii spite of the teachings of an able agricultural press there is still among us a Glass of farmers who, with heads as hard as their fists, and that obstinate incredulity so often the ac- companiment of ignorance will object to the proposed system on the old and obsolete plea of danger from sheep Killing dogs; they might as well plead the danger of fire as a deer. It was stated that only once since deer had been kept. there (a number of years) had any of the horns been found, Stranger still, the horns These gentlemen seemed to be of the opinion that it was the undoubted habit of deer to bury their horns, or when the ground was too hard to hide them in The park alluded to is not very large, With the thousands. of people who ramble through its groves, it is certainly signifi- cant that deer horns are never found. Ifit be true, as claimed by the Park Commissioners, that deer bury their horns, it seems probable that such horns as are found are duz up, by One word in regard to that ‘tail business.” With such a keen eye as *‘Antler” must possess, the noyice would Observa- tion and inquiry have led me lo believe the sign of some ac- count, and so I shall continue to believe until a supernatural vision, as possessed by our friend, enables me to tell how close a ‘on the plants. sufiicient reagon for not building a comfortable house, It was hoped. that the grangers would have suppressed this eyil through legislative enactment, but alas! if wonld appear that {he owners of maranding curs and the pot-hunters can yet ontvote the grangers, and of course the demagognes im the legislatures will go with them even if the destruction of the last sheep and all the game in the country be the consequence ‘ Of what value to a self-seeking politician is a great national industry compared with a vote which may enable him to eluteh the spoils of office ? But why waitfor a tardy legislation to do what we can ac- complish ourselves? There are but two precautions necessary to remove all danger from dogs, the first is to fold the flock at night, and this ts indespensable where the tinprovement of the land is the main object, and the other is to put bells on ten sheep in every hundred, the marauder will never venture into the fold, and if he attempted to chase the sheep when at large he is intimidated by the clamor of the bells. Another excel- lent safeguard is to Jet a few sharp-horned cows herd with them habitually; next to Spanish or Mexican sheep, dogs the most: efficient protectors sheep can baye from. their canine enemies, for when attacked the flock instinctively seek safety beneath the horns of their bovine friends. On the continent of Europe the shepherd has a light box on wheels, in which he sleeps very comfortably at night. This house on wheels stands liy the side of the sheep fold, and when the latter is moved, as is done every few days, the. house is lifted off and the running gear seryes to transport the hurdles from place to place as may be required. Where the flock is large and valuable enoush to warrant this precaution, there is no reason why it should not be taken in this country asin Hurope: But to condense. Upon a given breadth of land spread plaster of Paris (gypsum) annually, at the rate of one bushel to the acre, turn upon it as many sheep as it will maintain ; salt the flock regularly, or better still, keep lumps of rock salt permanently on the galled spots of the field; fold the flock every night on the same spot until sufficiently manured, and then remove the fold from place to place until the ‘whole field is gone over. The above may be accepted as a fair sohition of the pro- posed problem: ‘‘T'o improve impoyerished lands by means of sheep,” if we add to it that in sheep breeding éternal vigi- lance is the price of success. EF. G. 8. PAD me TRANSPLANTING. HE best time for transplanting shade trees as well as fruit trees and deciduous shrubs is just when the leaves haye fallen or are about to faJl, but when planting has to be done on a large scale, ithas to he proceeded with at all times when the weather is open enough. The sooner therefore a com- mencement is made the better, and one condition is essential to the success of such operations, more particularly when they are performed at somewhat unfavorable seasons, viz.: tha the plants should have been properly prepared in the nursery before being sent out, and if this has been the case planting may be performed with little risk at any season. Young trees and shrabs of all kinds should be moved or transplanted) almost every season while in the nursery, and this has generally the effect of cansing them to root nearto the boles or stems, and there to form a dense mags of roots which necessarily retain a considerable portion of the soil. When this is the case the moving and transplanting in reality inflicts but a trifling check With regard, however, to the transplantation of frees or shrubs that have attained considerable dimensions the case is somewhat different, as they will probably have oc- eupied the position in which they nowstand, undisturbed, for years, but from which, for some cause, it may be desirable to remoye them. When this removal has for some time been decided upon, the trees haye doubtless been judiciously root pruned a year ago, and their removal will be comparatively easy and without, much risk, and may be proceeded with at once. The leayes haye now accomplished their mission, or nearly so, the young wood is in a comparatively ripe state, and the buds have arrived at that condition in which they will be the least affected by the temporary check which is sug- tained by the necessary mutilation of the roots. If the oper- tion is performed now it wilt afford ample time for reparation, before the atmosphere and the soil have jecome so cold as to retard the production of fresh roots, The plant is thereby enabled to start afresh in spring with plenty of young feeders already made, which it would not have if the planting be de- layed until that time. In all cases, however, in which it is in- convenient to attend to the final removal of trees at present, it will be advisable (more particularly if the specimens to be moved are yaluable) to defer the operation until somewhat late In the spring when the soil begins to receive some heat, and theprobsbilities of success are greater than if done at any time during the winter or late in the fall, no matter how fay- orable the weather may be. One or two points must however be kept well in mind in ease of late spring planting, viz., keep- ing the plants as short a time out of the ground as possible, that the fibres may not get dried up—the giving of abundant and frequent supplies of water to the roots, as wellas mulching: the surrounding soil to prevent undue evaporation, and wliere possible syringing or hosing the plants in the evenings during dry weather, until there are safiicient indications of their hay- ing become established in their new sitnations, when that at- tention may, of course, be discontinued, especially if the weather be damp or clondy, It is a well-known fact that evergreens, and even deciduous plants may be transplanted successfully at almost any lime of the year; and indeed as re- gards evergreens, May and Juneare the preferable months in this climate—just as the young growth be@ins to start and active root-life with it. In fact the only drawback to spring planting is the considerable amount of extra labor which ib necessarily entails at a very busy time of the year; therefore carly fall planting may, all things consideréd, bé regarded as tlie most suitable period for the prosecution of this wotlk (with deciduous trees and shrubs) as the newly transplanted trees will not only require less labor, but it will also be pos- sible to devote more time and attention to their requirements, 228 FOREST- AND STREAM. —We notice that Vaiwre is republishing Professor Marsh’s Nashyille address on the Introduction and Succession of Vete- brate Life in America, which ourreaders are now enjoying. Its importance and value are appreciated abroad as well as at home. 1 —Mr, Elb. Nelson, a well known naturalist, has recently proceeded to Norton Sound by way of Alaska. Mr. Nelson, who goes to relieve Mr. Turner, was provided by the Smith- sonian Institution, and we may look for very interesting results from his exploration. —— 8 —M. Bozolubsky has recently published avery interest- ing and important work on Gold and Gold Mining in Russia. It is stated in this volume that the yearly yield of the mines in Ruesia and Siberia amount to no less than $15,000,000, and that the whole area occupied by the mines is about 2,100,000 miles. —_- +? Czrrazs.—According to recently compiled statistics, Russia is abead of all the nations of the world in its yield of cereals, leading the United States by 379,950,000 bushels, or nearly one-fourth the entire production of this country, Germany comes next, with less than one-half the amount produced by the United States, and is closely followed by France, whose product exceeds that of Great Britain by half, and Austro- Hungary holds a position nearly midway between the two. SS How ro Caron Cuicxen-Hawxs.—It is a well known fact that a hawk will.always light on some conspicuous place close to the poultry yard, from which to swoop down on his vic- tims. Taking advantage of this, erect a pole with a flat sur- face at the top just large enough to hold a strong steel trap. Fasten this trap by a chain to a staple in the pole, and await results. No bait will be needed, for the hawk will be quite certain to light on the trap and be caught. a GERMINATION OF Prxzs.—Seeds of the Sequoia gigantea, or indeed of any of the Californian pines, if fresh and sound, can be sown in a cold frame, or in pots or boxes in the house or greenhouse, and slightly covered with a rather light peaty soil. Ifin a cold frame they will not germinate till spring, but no frost should be allowed to reach them. They should be transplanted as soon as fit to nandle to prevent thei * dampening off.” Old seeds, such as you mention, can hay no vitality and consequently will not germinate. The Sequoia is not quite hardy here, and will certainly not he so far North, Sequoia is named for the Cherokee half-breed Indian See-qua-yah, who invented an alphabet for his nation. 1 —Recently published statistics issued by the Norwegian authorities gives the following table of domestic animals per 1,000 inhabitants among the different nationalities: Horses in the United States, 227; Russia, 225, Denmark, 176; Sweden, 103 ; Austro-Hungary, 98; Great Britain and Ire- land, 85; Norway, 84; Germany, 82; France, 70. Of horned cattle, in Denmark, 687; in Great Britain, 300. Of sheep, in Spain, 1,348; in Great Britain, 969; in Belgium, 142. The number of goats in Greece, 913; in Great Britain, 8. Of swine in the United States, 671; in Great Britain, 112; in Greece, 38. .———_—__— Tur Aurumn CrocusEs AND CoLcnicums.—These are among the most beautiful of the fall flowers seen peeping through the grass in clumps, or in the rockery; they give a touch of spring when the surroundings all remind us of the winter's approach. How charmingly may we adorn some favorite nook in the lawn at this season with the flowers of a blue and gold-tasseled crocus rising up suddenly through the grass. They are all hardy and vigorous and should be much more extensively grown. $< + = —_—_—_—__— Layrermne Surves, Roses, Hro.—A good method of rapid- ly increasing any variety that is fonnd difficult to propagate is to bend down and layer the whole plant, covering it alike about one to one and a half inches deep, All the buds receive by this method a like impulse to throw out roots, while if only a portion is covered the vigor of the plant is drawn away jn another direction. The shallow covering does not prevent growth. SS Winn Rick anp Winp Crrnery.—In compliance with the ‘ courteous request concerning the wild rice and wild celery and the culture of eachin a late issue of the Forest AnD SrreaM, I take pleasure in giving such information upon the subject as I have been enabled to gather. As to the wild cel- ery (Valisneria americana) of Lake Koshkonong, Wis., I can give but very little information, knowing that lake only as the greatest resort of the delicious canvas-back in Wisconsin. Upon this subject I haye no doubt the genial writer and keen shot, R. Valentine, of Janesville, Wis., is aw fait, and could give the desired suggestigns for the culture of wild celery, if, indeed, it be practicable. This aquatic weed is—as is well known—the favorite food of the canyas-back and widgeon, but the mallard, teal, wood-duck and most of the others of the com- mon varieties of wild fowl found upon our inland lakes par- take, with the greatest avidity, of the wild rica (Zeeqnta pan- nicwla effusa), found in more or less abundance along the low atreams and lakes of this section of country. Last season, desiring to test the expediency of sowing wild rice, I obtained a small quantity of fully ripe seed, gathering it myself to be certain of its condition, and during October had the seed carefully sowed in the stream called Duck Creek, near my present home. Previous to this not a solitary plant of wild rice was known to exist upon the stream, and 1 await- ed with some anxiety the coming season for developments. Although a portion of the seed thus ‘‘ cast upon the waters” was taken by the ducks of the vicinity, I had the pleasure of witnessing the growth of a goodly piece of wild rice, which | came to maturity and demonstrated the feasibility of wild rice culture. So well am I satisfied with the experiment that I propose to sow a much. larger amount this season along Duck Creek, and am confident that by care in the selection of the seed, as well as the proper places in which to sow it, a most satisfactory result may be had. In selecting wild rice seed great care should be taken to use only sound, ripe and fully matured kernels, such as may be easily shaken or beaten from the stem, as either green or shrunken seed will fail to produce plants. In the case of M. H. C., I consider the failure due to the seed, or, perhaps, to the nature of the soil in which it was sown. I know not if the wild rice seed will grow in the waters of all our inland lakes, but incline to the opinion that it will thrive in most shallow waters, wherein the soil is alluvial rather than sandy, though I have known it to exist where the bottom was merely light sand covered by a thin strata of veg- etable mould. This may be exceptional, at least it is unusual in this section. In sowing the seed of wild rice it should be placed in such spots as naturally thrives, 7. ¢., along the low, marshy shores where very little if any current is perceptible, and along all inlets, sloughs or bayous extending inland ; dropping the seed in one foot to three feet of water, where it may soon be covered with the dark alluvial, and thus escape the wild fowl] until securely rooted. If sown in October, it should mature and bear seed the following autumn, and will then spread and thrive finely. Very high water—as freshets —will killand drown out wild rice even more rapidly than willa drought and low water. Should I discover anything of practi- cal value to sportsmen in future experiments in this line I will gladly communicate the same, and in the meantime trust that those who have had larger experience may give the readers of Forrest anp Stream the benefit of their observations. Westfield, Wis., Oct.12 F. E, Pon. oO NoricE To SPoRTSMEN.—Havying received so Many communications asking us for information in regard to our six-sectiun bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $160 We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and onr reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod witha false enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P. ©, Box 1,294.—[A dv. ABBEY & IMBRIE, 38 Maiden Lane. Sea and River Hishing. FISH IN SEASON IN OCTOBBER. ==9—— Rlack Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weaktish, Cynoscion regalia, M, nigricans. Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatria, Mascalonge, Hsox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybium macula- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox luctus. twm. Yellow Perch, Perca jlavescens, Cero, Cybium regale, Sea Bass, Scie@nops ocellatus. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Striped Bags, Roccus linneatus. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, White Perch, Morone wmericand. Fish iy Marxeet.—Our quotations for the week are as follows: Striped bass, 18 to 20 cents per pound; smelts, 20 cents; bluefish, 10 cents; salmon, frozen, 3 cents; mackerel, 10 to 20 cents; white perch, 15 cents; weak fish 12 cents; Spanish mackerel, 30 cents; green turtle, 15 cents; terrapin, $12; frost fish, 8 cents; halibut, 15 cents ; haddock, 8 cents; king-fish, 25 cents; codfish, 8 cents; black-fish, 15 cents; native herrings, 6 cents; flounders, 10 cents; porgies, 10 cents ; sea bass, 18 cents ; ecls, 18 cents, lobsters, 10 cents; scallops, $1 per gal.; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; salmon trout, 15 cents; black bass, 1) cents; sheepshead, 25 cents; whitefish, 18 cents; pickerel, 18 cents; yellow perch, 10 cents; hard shell crabs, $3 per 100 ; soft crabs, $1.50 per dozen; frogs, 45 cents per pound; turbott, 40 cents; sun fish, 16 cents. Fisn Ourrure ix Furron Marxut,—On Friday, the 12th inst., E, G. Blackford, of Fulton Market, received from Prof. Fred Mather 500 salmon eggs, which he placed in a Ferguson hatching jar and set on his stall, and connected with the croton, so that a constant stream of fresh water passed over the eggs. On Friday, the 19th inst., five of the eggs broke and released the young fry, and at the present time they are nearly all hatched. Hundreds of people have visited the market, and expressed their pleasure and astonishment at this practical illustration of fish culture. Matne—Hdes Falls, Oct. 18.—Sebago salmon are running up the Saco and Crooked Rivers in great numbers. When the gate is shut in the river here they can be picked out with the hand. —There is no fishing in the lake (Memphremagog) by rea- son of close season, from Oct. ist to Nov, 15th. Massacnuserrs—WVew Bedford, Oct. 17.—The fine weather of the past week induced several of our amateur fishermen to mate a short visit to the island in the lower part of the Bay, and with very good success. Chas. 8. Randall, Wsq., being ‘(high hook” with three bass caught inside of two hours, the largest weighing forty-seven (47) pounds. Quite a number of smaller fish were obtained. ConoHA. Movements oF THe Fisning Frerr.—Only 43 fishing arrivals have been reported at this port the past week, 18 from the Banks, 13 from Georges, 9 from the Bay St. Lawrence, and % from shore mackereling trips. The receipts have been about 725,0001bs. Bank codfish, 130,000 lbs. Georges codfish, 120,000 lbs. Bank halibut, and 1,000 bbls. Bay mackerel,—Cape Ann Advertiser, Oct, 19. ; A Tutrty-rwo,Pounp Bass.—Mr. John Rodgers, a retired merchant, residing corner of Kighty-third street and Wirst avenue, in company with a Hell Gate pilot named Taylor, while trolling around the ‘‘Nigger Heads,” a reet of rocks in Hell Gate, yesterday, struck a striped bass weighing thirty- two pounds four ounces. With a pole, reel and line, the lat- ter only one-sixteenth of an inch in diameter, Mr. Rodgers, after fully an hour’s work, aided by Mr. Taylor, sneceeded in landing him on shore, not, however, without the aid of a i hook, This is the largest bass that has been taken in New York’s waters for over twenty successive seasons. It ison exhibition at Jerolamon’s boathouse, foot of Eighty-ninth street, East River.—Herald, Oct, 24. Prnnsyivanta.—President, Oct. 19.—Bass fishing is ex- sites Trolling is now the successful method of capturing em. Virainta—Leesburg, Oct, 16.—The fish thought to be a salmon, caught near Harrison’s Island, turns out to be of some other family, was}spiny rayed and had no adipose dorsal, Cee Fiorma—sSét. Augustine, Oct. 17.—Bass fishing yields large returns. J. O. Canapa—Salmon Fishing in the Saint Marguerite.—Mr. Robert Hare Powel has kindly furnished us with the follow- ing record of the fishing in this river, of which Messrs. Hare and Russell are lessees : Number and Weight of Salmon Caught by Robert Hare Powell, Esq., and Robert Hare Powell, Jr., of 424 Walnut street, Philadelphia, in the River Saint Marguerite in 1877.2July 10th, 1439, 14lbs, b; July 1th, 1234, 213, 19, 15lbs, a, b+ July 12th, 11, 6, a, 12, 11, l44gibs, a; July 13th, 10, lvlbs; Jnly 14th, 12, 14, 11, 18, 14, 13lbs; July 14th, 17, 1544, 12, 11lba, 5; Three days did not fish; water too low. Heat excessive. July 19th, 10, 10lbs; July 20th, Did not fish; July 2ist, 13, 23, 10, 23lbs; July 22d, 9,11, 143g, 10, 20, 22, 201bs, b, b, a, a, 12, 11, 12, 12lbs; July 28d, 14, b, 12, 12, 19 Ibs; July 24th, 1244, 14, 9lbs; July 25th, 11, 12, 14, 9lbs; July 26th, a, a, @.12bs; July 27th, a, b; July 25th, Two days did not fish; water rising. July 30th, 21, 15, a, a, 11, 14, b, 14, 10, 14, 14, 14, 12, 10Lbs, 5, 6, b, a, a, a, lost in branches overhanging the pools. July ist, 15, 12, 14, 14, 21, 20 lbs _ a, a, a; Aug. ist, 12, 15, a, 10, 12, 14, 10lbs. Norn.—« signifies loss of tishonly; b signiiies loss of fish and fly. Number and Weight of Salmon Caught by Willis Russell, of St. Louis Hotel, Quebec, in the River Saint Marguerite, Monday, July 2d, between 5 and 1] A. M., 17, 124g, 18, 13, 19, 23, 15, 13141bs, Number of fish, 9} total weight, 1i5lbs; average weight, 1élbs, Besides the above, there were 5 salmon Jost. The summary of the season’s fishing is as follows: Days. Fish. Weight. Average, SHE EAT W G1 te bene es a ret 44 99914 b ‘WigRRUOSSElL leans case ee L 9 145 16 Sam Streit, of N. Y,, and E, A Greene, of N. J. -.. — 36 489 1344 Walter M. Brackett, of Bos- tomy, Soe ee 5 BL 419 1446 E. V. Clark, Esq , of N. Y.. — 7 98 , 14 Col. Rhodes, Benmore..... 2 2 4 Pb} TOUAl. +... s.ss8s Epxavtaets? eloe 222445 14 An Uneixpgkorep AppricAtTion or A Rop,—The Editor of this paper has received the following characteristic letter, ac- companied by the most beautiful bamboo rod which it has ever been our pleasure to handle. We do not know when any sympathetic act of friendship has appealed so directly to our sensibilities. The gift was as unexpected asit was generous, polite and opportune. Its bestowal was evidently prompted by the injunction of the Master, who enjoined upon Peter and the other disciples who were fishermen, when they found a brother ‘‘in distress, naked, sick, or in prison,” to at once give him their coat, cloak, hat, boots, fishing nets, tackle, ete. It was the evidence of a proper appreciation of the forlorn condition of one who is bereft, stripped, dismantled and put ‘* afoot,” as they say in prairie parlance. Besides, the rod is a substitute for an Andrew Clerk rod, which has done constant and faithful service in our hands for more than five years past. The rods manufactured by that house, and by their worthy successors have long enjoyed a deservedly fair and enviable reputation ; and we have no doubt that this one, so gracefully donated, will also prove itsexcellence by its works, Our thanks are due to our friends, whom we trust may long continue to prosper in business: New York, 48 Maiden Lane & 25 Liberty at., Oct. 18, 1877, Drak HAaLLocK—We saw in the papers that while on your Western trip you had the misfortune to lose all your lishing tackle overboard. You must allow us to sympathize with you in your very serious Joss, It is no joke to lose # whole fishing and hunting onttit, Please permit our sympathy to take a practical shape. This you can do by accepting the accompanying six-section bamboo trout fly rod. It may be “a poor thing but it is our own.” It is marked “‘ Abbey & Imbrie’s Best’ This means that it is the best we can make. Of course if you want a real good article—one that will be just the thing to drop overboard—you must fo elsewhere; our rods are intended to fish with. Deducting the reel-plate, the rod weighs a trifie over six ounces, With one of the same calibre, we have taken Several salmon (on one river in Canada) weighing from twelve to eighteen pounds, We, there- fore, feel confident that even a novice like yourself may, with proper care, may buogle into the capture of a grayling or a small tront without doing irreparable injury to the rod. We received a note from Seth Green, “the father of American fishes,” afew daySago. Hesays that he has used one of our section bamboos for eight years without any expense beyond an annual coat of yarnish. As we have not been idle during the past eight years, we are sure that the accompanying rod is worth a dozen of the one sold him in 1869, We have therefore calculated that the rod should last you about a century—if you don’t drop it overboard in forty fathoms water, Yours very sincerely, Z ABBEY & ImpRrE. —A disinterested friend has informed us that the Orvis fishing rods have gained such repute, chiefly through the ad- yertisements and notices published in Forrest ann Srreaw, that sales have already been made in all the States save Ar- kansas, and all the Territories save three. These rods are made of ash and lancewood, and are manufactured at Man- chester, Vermont, Oysters in Great Brirain.—Adyices from the United Kingdom say that oysters are scarce, bad and highly expen- sive this season. As they are unusually abundant on this side of the water this season we can supply our Transatlantic cousins with any quantity of bivalves far better than their own waters can ever hope to yield. ~ —Fish are never found napping, though ‘rocked in the cradle of the deep.” SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To our customers and the public :—In reply to the damag- ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘dealers” who are unable to com- pete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr & Matixson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street N. Y. FOREST AND STREAM. 229 Ghe Hennel. Yo ConRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs Wil please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- mal; f 1.Age, 2 Woodand medicine given. 3, Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips. 4. Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc, 6, Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. 6, Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc, 7. Appetite; regular, variable, ete, 8. Temperature of the body as inui- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the bony and the foreleg. 9, Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be noticed ; signs of suffering, ate, STREET DOGS IN CONSTANTINOPLE. T is my private, and therefore my unshakable, opinion, that, whateyer anybody else says, the street dogs of Con- stantinople, in spite of the natural benevolence and chronic alms giving of the true Mussulman character, do not fare sumptuously every day, for I saw four street dogs make a sim- ple, hearty meal on the remains of an old beaver hat. I do not mean to say that the street dogs of Constantinople live on nothing ut old hats. On the contrary, I have intimate rea- sons for knowing that they live on dead cats, dead pashas, dead horses, dead asses, melon rinds, water skins, old saddles, shreds of ribbons, and nut shells, Have I not sat down and watched their frugal meal with the interest of a brother a thou- sand times? Have they not, like poor relations and friends, snapped at my legs on a dozen occasions? Have [ not taken up my-stick at last and drubbed them until I was weary, just to show that I really loved them ? I think that, striking an average, the more retired and short streets of Byzanaium would furnish in the dog days, Jet us say, about from seven to nine dogs to the great unpaid dog army of Constantinople. Now, you must not run away with the notion that the pariah dogs, perhaps of good line- age, are mean, ugly, or debased in face or bearing. Not they. They may not be as bold and chivalrous as the shagry New- foundland ; as lithe and crescenty as that shivering exile, the Italian greyhound ; as droll and muffy as the Skye; as sturdy and sagacious as the pointer; as vivacious and hearty as the smooth terrier, or as dogged as the bulldog, that most costermongery and blovud-thirsty of our four- footed favorites. They are not very thoroughbred, though they do keep to themselves, and are as strict as gypsies about losing cast and position by lowering marriages, or even civic alliances. They are not ridiculously small-eared or large thighed, or large jawed ; their hands and feet are not aristo- cratically too small for any honest use, but they are just such downright brave, sharp-teethed, strong-backed dogs as the Great Shaper first made and Adam first named in that most fruitful of languages—the Hebrew—the dodger, 2. ¢, wise animal, from whence, as Mr. Trenchant tells us, came the Ve- netian word ‘* Doge,” quasi ‘‘ master spirit,” 7. ¢., wise being, from whence is deduced, or dragged, the degraded slane word, “dodger,” or ‘* knowing one.” Tt is observed that, while the dogs in_ the quieter and more lonety streets on the tops of the Seven Hills toward the ruined walls were sullen, ascetic, fierce, shy and cynical, the dogs of the busier streets near the Bosphorus and down by the Serag- lio, or the bazars, were slinking, mean, timid and cowardly. Philosophy soon discovers the reason. In the quiet strects these dows prowl and scavenger, and do the strolling, unpaid sanitary commissioner, and are the terror of Turkish urchins, and the dread of gossiping servants at garden doors; but nearer the busy haunts of men these same dogs become so kicked and drubbed and driven and ‘‘ chivied” (for you can- not beat a London thief epithei for persecution), that they get quite broken-hearted, and, laying down abjectly all pre- tensions ta savage freedom, become acknowledged and brand- ed pariahs, rogues and yagabonds, servants of the public, do- ing willingly the meanest chores, yet as terribly worried in re- turn as any unpopular cabinet minister ; so that, while when alone in the higher streets, 1t is possible that you may be jol- lowed by a srowing tram of dogs, who, in time, will gather courage and fall on you, leaving, for all we know, nothing but your shirt buttons, which they will spit out like cherry stones, according to the precedent of the unhappy sausage-maker ? 80, in other streets, it 1s nothing all day but one incessant charging out of protesting shop men from doorways, stick in hand, a shower of blows and a scattering away, ending with a groaning howl (dismal to hear) that lasts sometimes a good five minutes. But to describe our friend, ‘* Canis erraticus,” as Maler would call him. IJleis a fine made animal, nearly as large as a retriever, but occasionally sinking to the smaller fox- hound size. He is generally of a ruddy brown or rufous color, now deepening almost to black, now lightening to the pale brown of a rather underdone ginger biscuit. His tail is nothing particular, but bis head is well made and sagacious ; his eyes are bright, wary and untamed; his teeth generally large, white, and singularly strong and sharp. As for the old legend of the necessity of going armed with a perpetual stick, it 16 now at least sheer nonsense. Except at night, when the unlighted streets are dangerous, the dogs will never tonch you, Stooping for astone, except in rare cases, would frighten a dozen; and so well is this known in Stamboul, that it isa common saying among the turbaned true believers, that no Turkish dog will stay in a mosque, because they always mis- take the stooping. and bowing men for vindictive enemies hending for stones to pelt them with. The Greeks haye the same legend, which is more noteworthy there where the shep- herds’ dogs rush, like open-mouthed and hungry lions, upon every traveler that passes them, be he wise or simple. It was the second week or so of my acquaintance with Con- stantinople that I saw the wild dog in his fiercest and most historic aspect. Almost the first thing the Anglo Saxon tra- veller visits is the Florence Nightengale’s Hospital, over in Scutari. It is still called *‘ Florence Nightengale's Hospital,” and always will be called 8o in memory of that brave lady, though it is now truly returned to its old uses, and is again a barrack for dirty Turkish soldiers, I had done the proper thing—that is, had taken a caique on the wooden bridge, skip- ping gingerly along its sharp, narrow, covered end, knowing tbat one inch awry I should be in the water, I reached my seat, and then letting ourselves geptly drop into the srt ot well or ‘crade,” as the boatmen caller if, siangeled my- sel? comfortably into the oushin-lined box and eslied wut din Turkish: ‘1'o the Scutari Barracks (Ayakyi atendine), Ma, Boatman, ’and off we weal, —_—_—_—— 00.0... 0.09 a, z ic lead) ig ta) ike Sle a ema aa oe En RS SE i ie A Nahe Set a Md AO fae de nia anata ————— A moment was taken by the stalwart boatman to adjust his oars, by agreased leather loop, to the rowlock pegs; then poising the curious oars, the upper parts of which areas large and oval as small skittle pins, he flew over the blue Bosphorus with me, bearing straight to the cliff on whose top the Wnglish tombstones shine like beacons. In due time that half mile or so of blue water was passed by the silk-shirted Palinurus, and, paying him so many great copper piastres, I leaped on the little plank jetty, where were found some Turkish boys watching a stalwart black diving. Asking them my way, and so learning it, I scram- hled across the grooved sloping tramway of a caique builders, and made along the narrow strip of shore that underlies the crumbling earth-cliffs of Scutari—the barrack side of the town. It was delicate walking, for the earth sloped very @lose to the black, shelless pebbles of the beach, and the miserly water washed high up to mect the boulders and colored stones and drag then back to submarine, The walk was pleasant, on one side, because I could see the city-gleaming in the distance, and the breath of the sea was bracing and fresh in that torrid climate; but on the other hand it was not pleasant, for here and there a sluggish black stream treacled down the cliff, or poured through some self- worn channel, ina way that would haye made the Thames, the grandmother of all sewers, past, present and to come, burst its banks with envy. I was trying to quiet the scruples of my offended nose, and was wondering what strangled pashas and headless wives might nob, fifty years ago, have been washed up on this noi- some shore, where nothing but the wild barren ground grew and where the ground was strewed with dead starfish, when my eyes, looking upward from the beach, ran twenty yards off, and there fell, with alarm and horror, upon the carcass of a dead horse upon which a band of wild dogs were feeding as busily as aldermen at a charity dinner on a haunch of venison, They were tugging, and peelling, and riving, as energetically as lawyers on Chancery property, unanimous as s‘vindling directors, silent as gluttens at a feast. They scarcely looked up to see who was coming; poachers and wreckers work not 80 industriously. I should have believed that they bad not dined fora month before, for they were slaving like ship- wrights working overtime the night before a launch. I knew not which dog’s energy mosh to admire : whether he of the tanning, or he of the zoological; he of the anatomical, or he of the physiological department. It was a labor of love to them, and they went at it tooth and nail. i Some of the wretches were nuzzling their gory heads in the scooped-out stomach; others were tugging angrily at the crimsoning main, to get at the choicer morsels beneath. Others were stripping up the hide over flank and thigh with loathsome dexterity, anda few of the more timid, frightened by warning bites, and scared by ominous growls, were digging their sharp and hunery teeth into the distant legs and the long sinewy neck. ‘The carrion-yulture gorging himself on a dead, swollen ox, is horrible to see, but this cried out to me: ‘You infidels, you are in a new country where life has no high value, and where death has new terrors.’ Making a long detour, so as to out-flank this public dinner, I passed on inward and upward to the stony street that leads to the hospital of Florence Nightengale. Only the next day, as I strolled through an almost disused part of the ‘* Petit Champ des Morts,” as the French of Pera playfully call the old Turkish burial-ground, through which their chief promenade runs, | looked among the tombs avound us, and saw a prave, immediately facing where we stood, that had lately fallen in, just as a badly baked pie might do at the first shivering touch of the knife. As the Turks are not civilized enough yet to boast of resurrection-men, and as their doctors are not so studious of death’s secrets as to give even one farthing for dead Turks, whether murdered for the purpose or not, | began to wonder for a moment what had led to this yawning aperture. But, when I instantly remembered that the poor Turks were buried without coffins, only laths or light hoop-wood being placed to keep the earth from pressing uncomfortably onthe pale man, I ceased to wonder. The body decays, the earth, unless renewed, falls in; and what leads to this ghastly and alarming accident still more is that the Turks are in the habit of leaying a hole communicating from the body to the upper air. ‘The edge of this tube the sun chaps, and the crack, running downwards at once, leyers up the baked clay. : T was turning away, wondering what horror would next meet my eyes in this strange country, when lo! the ground gaped and cracked wider, and from the dark, loathsome little eave toddled upwards, winking to the hght, a little wild dog pup, his yellowish hair still almost down, and before I had done wondering at finding the poor man’s grave turned into a kennel, up toddled, screeching feebly, yelping, and rolling now end then upon their backs, four others of the same breed, the respected mother of the family refusing to appear, and re- maining in her unfragrant subterranean drawing room.— +> — TENNESSEE Firup TrrAts.—The programme of the field trials is as follows: : Monday, November 12, 1877.—Puppy stakes (for pointers and setters under 18 months), $300, to be paid in prizes of $150, $100 and $50 respectively. Mr. H. C. Prichitt gives #25 in gold to the trainer of the best trained pup in this stake. Entrance $15, to close November 1st, with $10 for- eit. Tuesday, November 13, 1877.—Champion stakes (open to all), $500, to be paidin prizes of $250, $150 and $100. Mr. VY. L. Kirknan gives $25 in gold to the trainer of the best trained dog or bitch in this stake. Entrance $25, to close November ist, with #10 forfeit. Wednesday, November 14, 1877.—The Dupont Powder Company’s stake, $250, for braces. (Open to all—a brace muy be owned and hunted by two persons.) The prizes are $150, $76 and $25. Mr. J. ¥. Nicholson gives $25 in gold to the trainér of the best trained brace in this stake. Entrance $25, to close November 1st, with $10 forfeit. Same day.—St. Louis Kennel Olub stake, #50. silver cup. For puppies under 12 months. Entrance $5, to close Noyem- ber Ist, $2.50 forfeit. All races will be on quail. ——. ee —There is much excitement at Wallingford, Conn., over hydrophobia. Several dogs and a number of cattle have been bitten by a rabid dug, and it is feared that there may be some human yictim. Se Dowty AnpD Braury.—E. F. Mercilliott has sold to Mr. Wm, Marsh and to Ogden Wood, Esyj., the artist, two pup- pies by Morris’ Pete, of N. J., out of Grace, first prize winner at N. Y. Bench Show, she by owner's Pet. ——— —Chas. Trantor’s red Irish setter bitch Bess whelped ten ea dogs and two hitches, out of imported Joe, by ack), ee TeNNEssen,—Cash premiums amounting to $2,330 are of- fered for the shooting tournament which is to be held in con- necfion with the Field Trials at Nashville, Nov. 15th, 16th and 17th. We shall print full particulars next week. a No Name Given.—The plant sent* last week is Dukechium spathacewm, a curious Cyperaceous plant, and a native of this country. Please state in future where collected, SS SS Name Onanmp.—l, A. Cary, of Princeton, N, J., claims for his red Gordon setter, out of Scott, Rodman’s kennel, the name of Guy Manngying, Junior, OO Hee Svoxurs.—Here is another recipe from a eorrespond- ent - EpdivoR FOREST aND SYREAM = I completely cured an egg-stcking dog with the following recipe: Having blown an egg, 1 filled the shell with qnustard, red pepper and enough vinegar to Make the mess quite (inid; then putting the egg in {he dog's month, Terushed it there by closing the jaws. I held the mouth closed as long as the violent struggles of the gulmal would permit, and a furave ‘Monkey! would fairly run from the sight of an oge, NORFOLK, Via OCh; 0) IEIT, Wi 8, TAVROR, _FOREST ‘AND STREAM. Game Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEASON IN OCTOBER. Moos Alcese, mechilia, Hik or wapiti, Cervus canadensia. Hares, brown and gray. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Woodcock, Phitohela Mina. Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus, Plover, Charadriine. Red Deer, Cariacus virginianus, Squirrels, red, black and gray. Quail, Optye virginianus. : Pinnated Grouse, Cupido Cupidonia Curlew, Numenius arquaria, Sandpipers, Tringane, Willets. Godwit. Reed or Rice Birds, Dolichonyx oriz- Rails, Rallus virginianuws. vorUs. Snipe and Bay Birds, Wild Duck. Cariboo, Tarandus rangifer. “Bay birds” generally, including various species of plover, sand- piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayocets, etc., coming under the gronp Limacole oy Shore birds. tS The frequent alteration of game laws makes such con- fusion that sportsmen are kept quite in the dark as to when shooting on various kinds of game is permitted. We there- fore append the following table for reference ; States SY Ruffed Grous® Quail. Woodcock. Iil....../Sep 1 to Jan 15,Oct1 to Reb1 Nov 1 to Feb1 Ind...,/Oct 1 to Feb 1)Novi to Jan 1)Nov1 to dani Iowa...|/Aug15 to Deci|Sep 12to Decid)Oct 1 to Jani Minn, ../Aug 14 to Oct1/Sep1 to Det 1)sep1 to Dee 1| Sept 1 to Jan 15 duly1to Jani Julylto Jan i July 3 to Novi Wis....|Aug 15toNov15/Sep 15 to Jan 1\Sep 15 to Jan 1) July 4 to Nov 15 Web....{No Shooting | No Shooting, |No Shooting No Restric- Kans...)Aug 1 tu Febd st Oct1 to Jani tions, MissacuuseTts—Salem, Oct.—Since my last there has been a fair sprinkling of luck in getting the various kinds of fall game now in season. Two or three fair bags of snipe (for this section) have been made, also some woodcock, with a few black ducks, squirrels, etc. Proctor, of Swampscott, shot nine coots off Tinker’s Island one a. m. last week. Some geese have been flying. There ought to be some “ winters,” yet to come, and some late grassbirds, both A. maculata and P. americana. Weather cold and raw now, with N. E. wind and a heavy sea in the bay. I recently viewed two fine setter pups at the Stetson farm, Swampscott. ‘They are beauties, Tua. Spencer, Oct. 20,—The Sportsman's Club have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Pres., H. M. Bliss; Vice-Pres., L. M. French; Sec. and Treas,, A. W. Curtis; Executive Committee, F. N, Prouty, C. A. Chapman and D. ©, Luther, The club has accepted an invitation to partici- pate in the glass ball shoot at Worcester, Saturday, New Yorx— Wordsworth says, with poetic fervor, that heayen lies about us in our infancy. This depends largely on conditions. Among others, it has something to do with such things assoap. Parents who wish to bright- en the paths of their children through mfaney and upward, herealter will use B. T. Babbitt’s Toilet Soap, than which chemical art can reach no fiaer produch. It is pure, sweetand emoilient, and soon becomes all Indespensable udjuuct to toilet aud bath,—[Ad». Auswers to (Worrespondents, No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications, . t=- A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of this column. SUBSCRIBER, Norfolk, Va,—See answer to Tyler. JACOR CURLEW, Broeklyn.—See notice at head of auswers to corres- pondents, . A Mope Camp.—wWill the author of “Reminiscences of Camp Life” kindly send us his address, which has been lost ? Horace W., Clyde, Mich.—What it the fastest pacing in Harness on record? Ans. By Sweitzer at Cleveland, Oct. 3, 1577, time 2:16and 3:164). CG. L. P., Port Henry, N. ¥,—Can you furnish Frank Schley’s book on “Partridge and Pheasant Shooting?” Ans, Yes, we have them for sale ; price $2. R.W.G., Vineyard Hayen,—Can you inform me whereI can pur- chase a. pair of beagles for rabbit shouting, male and female? Ans. See advertising columns, SPORTSMAN, Pottsville, Pa.—Please inform mé where the Neweastle chilled shot are made and where they can be botight? Ans, Bought at H. C Squires, No 1 Certlandt st. Made at Neweastle on the Tyne, Eng- land. A. L,, Mansfield, Pa.—t. In your table of charges for shot guns in the “ Gazettger” you say 11-3 oz. for No. 12. Is thatcorrect? 2. Which is the best for hunting through briars, Spanish needle or duck, fustian, or cordnroy? Ans, 1, Yes, 2. Either are good, but corduroy is gener- ally preferred, : . “Ont: 8., Meafiville, Pa.t. Does Borardus use metallic shells in any of his matches? 2% Willthey shoot.as wellaspapershells? Ans, 1, Yes, 2, Yes, 3, There 1s no diMiculty with the wad if a proper size is sed. H, J, ©,, Milton, Pa.—t, Please inform me where I can purchase “ The Leat of Life, or Life Plant?” 2. What is the reputation of J.T. Mars- ters, 125 Nassau St., New York city? Ans. W. J. Davidson, 258 Fulton st., Brooklyn. 2. Good, to the best of our knowledge. BUTLER, Pittstield, Mass,—tI will esteem it as an especial favor if you will give me the address of C. W. B., of Westboro, Mass., who inquires in this week's issue in your Answers to Correspondents about the Res- tigonche region as a trapping country. Ans, Address not kept. L. F. N.—Does the Remington Co. make a, “sight case” similar to that which the Sharps Co. furnish with their Creedmoor guna? Where canT get one, either Sharps’ or Remington’s; dnd what is the price? Ans, All dealers in firearms haye them. ‘They are made by a firm in Newark, nN: a, R. D.N., Halifax, N. S.-Would you kindly recommend me to some one of whom! could obtain a pug puppy; and also inform me about What price would be asked fora good one? Ans, We know of no one on this side of the water. Apply to Mr, Rotherham, Royal Surgery, 55 8. Moulton St , London, England, Cc. X., Millersburg, Pa.—I havea bitch which a week or 60 ago came in heaf. Tsent herawasy toa dog, when she utterly refused his atten- tions, All devices proved useless. Ans. If you stopand reason, you will see nothing strange in this, We cannot enter into fuller explana- tions in our columns. Try another dog. D. G. B., Keosouqua, lowa.—Will cocker spaniels make good turkey, ruffed grouse and squirrel dogs? if not what breed of dogs (other than curs) will train best for such purposes? Ans. A small curis the best dogfor squirrels, Hither wockers or clumbers when properly broken are good dogs for miffed gronse and turkeys, RustTicus BRUNENSIS, Providence, R.1—l. With how. much advant- age can an 814 pound, 12-bore, breech-loading shot gun be used in duck shooting? 2, Slate the proper charge to use with such agun for duck shooting? Aus 1. With good effrct In the hands of a good man, ang when properly ioaded., 9%. 4 to 447 drs, powder, 14; oz. shot. W. J. ©., Statesville, NM. C.—What is tne proper load for a breech loader (12 gauge, 31 inch barrels, 774 lbs. weight) as to powder, and dif- ferent sizes of shot? Should both powderand shot be tightly rammed? Ans. Size of shot makes no difference as to drs. of powder used. Powder should be tightly rammed. Ramming shot makes it scatter. Phe gun shoots closer with loose wad. S, T. G,, Mount Airy.—This Fall lintend to go ducking in Maryland, and I have a breechoading Dean gun, No. 12 bore, 28 inch barrels and weight § pounds, I would like fo know the proper load of powder? also, what number of shot, and how much, for ducks and geese? Ans, If your gun is properly bored and well-proporhiontd, especially at breech, 4 drs, powder and 1 ounce No. 4 shot will be the proper load. W. H. W., Brockton, Mass.—Supposing that a rifleis shot and at the same instant that the ball leaves the muzzle you drop one from the jnuzzle to the ground which ball reaches the ground first? Ans. If the rifle be shot horizontally both balls will fall to the ground at the same time; butif it be elevated the ball let fall will strike first, but the differ- ence of time will be very small and not appreciable unless the elevation be considerable. |. W., Leesburg, Va.—What is the supposed advantage in an hexagonal bamboorod? Ans. The old story of the bundle of twigs mechanically considered. Isis easier to break four strips than six. Besides, the angles make the rod stiffer. Again, it is casierto work clear narrow pieces than wider ones out of the same cane. The pith is also more thoroughly removed from the enamel. A rod maker may give you other good reasons, : H.W. §., South Haven, Mich.—Can you tell me of some p?rty in Lake Co,, or néar there on one of the railroads who could furnish me board and a guide for a few days in a locality where deer are plenty ? Ans. Goto Baldwin op the line of Flint and Pere Marquette railroad. Hotel and private board $1 per day; guide $150, teams $250. Bears and deer in abundances, fish in lakes, country level and well timbered with excellent camping grounds. J. V. A., Newburgh, N. Y.—1. What. dog would you advise me to use for general purposes in Orange Co., a setter or a spaniel? 2. Can you give mea remedy to apply immediately upon a dog being bitten by a poisonous snake? 2. To whomcan I subseribe for Le Chasse Ilustree? 4, When do snakes retire to winter quarters? Ans. 1. Setter. 2. Make him swallow large and repeated doses of olive ojlor whisky. Rub qmercurial ointment into the bitten part. 3. 56 Ruedacoh, Paris, France, 4, When winter comes, DidK, Rochester, N. Y.—Please give a recipe for staining black wal- nut a darker color so that it will admit of polishing. Also a good way to get a lasting polish, Whatis the price of Thomson's new hunting boot? Ans. Black walnut needs no stain to make darker, a wood fill- ing is allthatis necessary. You probably have butternut instead of svaluut. The following makes a very nics lasting polish: Shellac 9 parts, gum mastiche3 parts, sandrach 2 parts, alcohol 120 parts. Thom- son’s boots, $1 50, we believe. A. E. L,, Natchitoches, La.—Please let me know what quantity of powder and No.4 shot will lt require to load a breech-loading shot- gun, 12 gauge, for duck shooting? Also, will cleaning a gun every time aiter shooting (say twice a week) with tepid Waterinjure iv? Ans. To have the gun work pleasantly the Joad will yary according to weight of same. Porans lb, 12 gauge, mediuin weight at breech, 4 drs. powder, joz, shot. Washing twice a’ day will not injure your gun if properly dried and oiled afterward. Always clean after each using. WATUBRALIST, Halifax, N. 8.—Can the pup of the elephant moth be reared successfully? Ans. Yes, the pupae of the large elephant hawk- moth (Charorampa elpenor) may be raised by placing them in a shallow box on athick layer of light mould, and covering witt a thin layer of the same, putting over the whole a layer of moss, which must be slight- ly dampened once in two weeks or+o, Put the box in any out-building, and leave the pup alone; the mths will come out early next summer, The female pups are larger and more butkly than the male, T. M. B., Mount Airy, N. C.—Plense inform me if you know anything of the three barrel breech-loading gun—two shot and one rifie barrel. Do they give satisfaction, aud are they good for small game, and do they shoot well? Are they complicated and lable tio get out of repair sooner than any other gun? Ans. We are acquainted with the Baker three-barrel gun, manufactured in Syracuse, and have always taken pleasure in recommending it for long campaigns. Ib is just the thing for Florida, Wisconsin and the middle tier of the Western States. The shot barrels are on top and therifle underneath. See advertisement in our colummus, Another three-barrelgunis made by B. H. Miller, of Cortland, New York, who recently commenced the manufacture. The rifle barrel is ontop. We know nothing of these guns exept what we have learned by cireular- We do not object to a combination gun if properly made, They can be made as safe as any other gun, FOREST AND *STREAM, NeEorHYTE, Brooklyn,—Please tell me whatis the usual price asked for loading paper shells? Is $5 too much? Ans, Depends upon the quality of shell, and quantity and quality of ammunition used. The price ranges from $3,560 to $5 per hundred, Marsters, 66 Court St., Brooklyn, and 125 Nassau st., New York advertises to load shells at $4 per hun- dred, whichis areasonable average, and his work, we believe, is care- fully dons, : FisH, New York.—Please inform oue of your readers if there is any difference between a porgie and a moss bunker, or if they are of the Saine species of fish. Ans, The porgie is quite different from the men- hacen, It belongs to the family of Sparidce, or sheepsheads, the Jatter tothe Scombridc: ov mackerel. Moss bunkers, or menhaden, are not much eaten, being too fat. C. 8, 8., Cincinnati,—As T expect to go hunting and fishing along the Miami, please tell me the best bait for the California salmon, Do you know any gunmaker by the name of Sutherland? Ans, You will not be permitted to take salmon this year, You would have to experiment to ascertain about the balt, There is such a gunmaker as Sutherland, but We cannot place his residence at this moment, SuBscIBER, Sterling Run, Pu—tIn shooting on the wing should the gun be thrown to the level on which the bird is flying and then swing at the shoulder and follow the bird nntil the gun comes flush ahead of thn bird and fhen discharged? or should the gun be thrown equally up and just ahead of bird and discharged as the bird is coming before the gun? The gun not to swing sidewise at all, Ans. Itisa matter of opinion, Somé prefer one way, some another. Personally we follow Bogardus’ rule if allowing the gun fo swing at the shoulder. Hf, D. Lurricnan, Verseilles.—1. Is the Fenner boat safe and will {t answer the purpose for Florida, or is there any better portable boat? 2. Whatis the best place in Florida for an ornithologist not too far south ? How is Momossassa and what accommodation in Charlotte Hary- bor? 38. Who has the Tolley gun forsale? Ans. 1, Itis safe, but the Bond boat is betler for Florida. 9% Ober's bird collection was made chieny along the Indian River, Homosgassais.a good place for salt water Epecies, and so is Egmont Key, on the Gulf, 3. F, W. Jones of Finan- cial Chronicle, William street, New York. HB. E. C., Darlington, Md.—1. Is the Winchester rifle, model 1873, suit- able for general use in the Northwestern territories? Is it fully power- ful enough for bears, buffaloes, elk, etc. 2 Wouldit do for grizzlies when explosive balls are used? 3, Is the octagon barrel more accurate than the round? 4. Is the Colt 45 and 8. & W. No. 8 made of wrought or cast steel barrels? Whichis better? Ans, 1. Itis yery good, but we would prefer one using a larger charge and more effective. 2. No, Would prefer a heayier and crushing ball. 8. Generally better finished, 4, They are wrought and struck up in dies by immense power presses anil drops, TYLER, Norfolk, Va.—Please give a prescription for a setter dog, two yess old, troubled with a sore nose. He has, for ten days past, been af- fliched with inflamed and syollen nostrils,and has a cracked scab or crust extending around the upper surface of the end of the nose. There are two larger and deeper cracks extending through the scab from the np- per inner corner of the nostrils. Sneezes a little. Nostrilsslightly more moist than usual, but has no Tunning or discharge from them. Have nleyer seen anything like it before, though accustomed to the care of dogs. Cannot have been caused by pollen of flowers or juice of plants as dog has not been out of the city. Ans, Wash with castile soap and tepid water, and apply a very weak solution of carbolic acid, Hxamine nostrils and throat, and seeif they are inflamed. Write again. T, H., Williamsport, Pa.—i. Are those sporting dogs advertised in he columns of Forest AND STREAM exactly as represented by _adver- lisers? 2. Is glass-ball shooting as good as bird shooting for learning the ari of wing shooting? 3. Willit be of much adyantage in wing shooting to practice ball shooting? 4. What is proper load of powder and shot for Parker 10 gauge 30 inch $34 Ibs, for shooting the ball that is size shot? 6. Where and al whattime does the New York State Game Association hold next year’s convention? 6. Would contribu- tions in regard to game prospects, shooting, fishing, etc., be acceptable from this place to ¥.and S$? 7. Does Hallock’s * Gazetteer” treat sys- tematically on breaking sporting dogs? Ans. 1. We cannot stand god- father to our advertisers. 2. Many think so. 3. Yes. 4. 34% to4 drs. of powder, 134 drs. No.8 or 9 shot. 5. Buffalo, N. Y. in June next. 6, Yes. 1. Most certainly. It is a complete sportsman’s cyclopzdia, FRANK H, W., Pittsburgh, Pa.—1, Why in the name of common sense is i that a gun cannot be bored out in this country so that it will shoot. Thad an elegant breech-loader costing $225 bored, and it is nowuseless, I have loaded it every imaginable way yetI can do nothing with it. Could you give me some new idea in regard to loading shells. Itis an 8% Ib. 12 bore weapon, 2. I own a pointer pup, or rather a two year old dog; he has an exquisite nose, but I cannot get him to stand. He has pointed quail, but I want him to work on ruffed grouse. What must I do to induce him to pomt? Heis wiiling to do what he can if he only tnderstood what was wanted. I shall get an all-broken dog next sea- son, but I want touse my present dog this time. Ans. You will firid several reliable firms advertised in our columns who can probably fix your gun. We should load 4 or 414 drs. of powder, and 14% oz. shot, 2. Try thespikecollar. Ruiled grouse are bad birds to wthempt to work @ young dog on. 8. 8. H., Elmira.—tI wish to ask if “Game in Season in October,” as published in your journal, is iIntunded to apply to the State of New York? If so, are you not mistaken in saying that quail are in season this month? I have seen the State Jaw. which reads Nov. 1, so says Fur, Pinand Feather, Your journal is considered authority on ques- tions of this kind, and, if wrong inthis case, has induced several here to shoot quail out of season. Please let me hear from you. Ans, In designating seasonable gaiie we refer to natural seasons without regard to State laws, which vary considerably and create a great deal of coufn- sion. Our journalis not published for the State of New York alone, bu for the whole country, and nur printed instructions are of as generay application as the extended geoaraphy of the continent will warrant. Our readers would do well to provide themselves with the laws of their respective States for constant reference. They are all contained in Fur Fin and Feather, 3 HE. J., Corry, Pa.—WIll you please prescribe for my pointer dog, age, SJyears; am feeding on scrups from table and corn meal mush, The dog appears lively, has good appetite and eats anything given him. Some weeks ago, his coat became a little rough and the skin coyered with what appeared to be dandruff, and the hair, in several places, appeared to be slightly raised, as if by small pimples, and would come out easily. Heem.tsan unpleasant smell, especially when heat- ed, and afew days since, a raised blotch, of ‘a pinkish color and about the size of a silver quarter, appeared on the upper part of his tail, A day or two after it appeared, the hair all came off it, and it thrned to a bright red and hecame sore, apparently itching greatly. as the dog was constantly biting and licking ii; the sore has now got quite deep and angry-looking. I have another dog, same age and litter as above, which is affected in the same way, except the sore. Aus. Use Juniper Tar Soap (Hazard & Caswels). Pay strict attention to Cleanliness, both of the animol aud kennel. Feed no more cornmeal, but nse mutton or beef broth and oatmeal Give plenty of exercise, Six drops of Donovan’s solution, three times a day in water, will bea valuable adjunct to the above treatment, ' 231 P. B, C.—Plesse tell me how touse the Dittmar Powder? Ans. Thera is not much difference in the use of this powder from that of common black powder, thh Whole secretisin large wads and tight-fitting bullets, ag ihe powder needs confinement to perform well. ise precisely the Same bulk, or 3; to 3g in weight of black powder for rifles, and do not press fhe powder down with the Wullets except in mnz2'e-loading rifles, When it should always be pressed to the same mark, In breech-loading rifles when the bullet does not fit tight or the shell expands too much atter shooting so that the bullet goes in loose, use a large wad on top of powder, or several thin wads, but always so that the powder is not pressed ; if pressed the powder does not work accurately; the powder needs confinement, but not pressure invifles. Rifle powder is lettered Pan@i, Shot-gun powder A, Band CC, Use half in Weight of black powder or the same quantity by measure, heaping full. Fora powder press the wads down as usual, of B powder give a little more pressure and of Athe most, Tap {he measure a few times so that the powder may settle even, In 16 bore the rifle powder is more preferable. The A powder can be used in both rifle and shof-gun. Proper charges of this powder are as follows: 16 gauge 234 drs. by measure ; 14 gauge 3 drs. hy Measure; 12 gauge 314 drs, by measure; 10 gauge 344 tod drs, by measure ; 8 gauge 4 to 5 drs. by measure. TO SPORTSMEN AND DEALERS IN SHOT, At the Convention held at Batavia, N. ¥., June, 1873, by the “N.Y, State Sportsmen's Association,” a Standarg of sizes (diameters) for sholi was adopted, to be kuown as the “ American Standard,” commence with No, 12, fo measure 5-100 of an inch, and each size increasing 7-100 ofan inch to the Jargest. The object of thelr action was to induce all manufacturers to conform to that standard, so that a certain number Should mean the same size throughout the country, There was no particular brand of shot adopted, as by so doing, the very object in view would haye been defeated. Without experimental test, it was as- sumed that the several diameters of shot would require a certain num- of pellets of each diameter to make an ounce ayoirdupois. Upon a careful calculation by a competent Mathematician, we found that these assumed numbers were incorrect, and that if we adopted the diameters we could not adopt the number of pellets. The scale of diameters, being absolute, governed absolutely the number of pellets fo the ounce, and as the diameters increased regularly and uniformly, the number of pellets to the ounce must of necessity decrease in an equally regular and uniform ra‘io. The following table will show the difference between the actual nutn- ber of spherical shot of given diameters required in each ounce, as com~ pared with the asswmed number, and that the number of pellets in an ounee of such shot cannot bear the proportion there assumed, and still claimed by some parties. Sc a be zy g A F § Es 8 5 g $s 28 eg 8s B Sh 6s ch oo QD Re Fo a EO eas n GME ¥ oH 1 8 Nos ; 8 1S - » B Om “> + 8 oS : : 8 tA acca erat ie S 2 ie rhe, Ss * & howe: - & Oe AS io . oo s Se | & os ht . = u B i . E a STE Ree : : - 7 ee 4 P= 5 rages: a a eee $ 7 ® a & . + i oS 3's ; 2 Pete ‘ 2S ; & eae : . so - ‘ . a a 1 ea te oe sate tls z as + 5 : 38 BTS : _ 6 + 5 7 5 : 5 " ; a i= Pe} = o a co oo a i oe ee ae ie i a a hee. A +e oe ae eee a B 3 & 7 e|= K o ia] ‘e : ow S So (a3 ro oe nD a we re ~ 2 a ae ee ey Ss SS ee ee a & = a She oo Cc’ a7 iss) = =] Sn he does wo ss to oa er i a f 2 | ale Co Ce a a cee See 6 aS rare a 135 7a t a a cas | 3a 38 ae es pe ey ME Lo Se ee ee a as a bss oq i Ye 2 2 | S to S|e a is] ie 03 = a ent toa) La | & a | Sls x ay = eo nw lo fo se eum oe oly Bis ie an Sa = © E o @ | = = | S| = | wo — a wt i Se eee a an ford ond - HB g (SES a |) Rete. eees = or ar # lc | 2s | p w S| E —_ i=] = o 00T ONT ra 4 It will be seen by the above comparison that this assumed nomber of pellets to the ounce, shows an irregular increase, atid proves at once that in is incorrect. The increased number of pellets from BBB to BB being less than from ‘to BBB, ‘I'he differende of increase from No. 4 to No. 5 is very slight, whilst from No. 5 to No. 61s more than six times as great. From No. 6 'o No, 7 is a-ain less, No, 11, which should properl, show. very much greater increase than any of thel reer §1Ze8, shows less than either No. 9 or No. 10. No. 1% then sudd-nly jumps ahead 796 pellets. {It may be well for Sportsme 16 remember thal the mere name ** AMerican Standard” printed npon shot bags will not change the size of the shot. Perfection in this Tespercl can be Known only when by actual measuremem the diameter is shown to correspond With the prover numb:r of pellets in an ounce. Many inquiries trom sportsmen, as well as misrepresentations made by some pariies who do not make shot up to the standard, lduce us Lo oifer this xplanation. Whenthe “American Standard” was agruedt upon, we at once adapted our machinery to its manufacture. he pur « ber of pellets to the ounce, which we publish, is caleulated to matl « Mlatica) accuracy and proyed by actual test. It represents perfection. If ali the pellets in an ounce were the exact size and perfect, thay would count wht 1s claimed, As if is difticulh to reach perf. ction Wwe get as close to it a8 possible. Our shot will be found more uniform, lesa mixed in the bag, more perfect in roundness, better tinished, ard cleaner than any shot prepared with les- care. Our atreution has been re-called to some assertions made some years ago by uiterested and unscrupulous parties, and now re-published ty Various ways with (he eyident design to injure the gaie of our shot pretending that the term, “ Patent Finish,” which Wwe haye nsed for tweulty years as a fade mark |o designate its character, is hoth ne but an xtra quantity of plumbago, beyond whar is ordinarily used to polish shot, and that such surpius ** leads the gun,” and is Very disadvauturee ous tu the user. We hardly know whith fo admire more, the disin- teresteduess or the wisdom of the author of this attem Dito impose npun Sportsmen; disinterestedness in the design to injure a@ competitor ulder the guise of protecting the interests of the buyers, or wisdom in co a : ns . a ‘that they did not know that the chief objectin using plumbgco in polish~ iny shot is to prevent the leading of the qu! and that 1¢ ip were possible io aliach an appreciablesurp us quantily to the surface of the shot, it Would be the best possible security against such leading. Z If the allegation were trwe, our shot would be lighter than other shot carrying less pluinbago, by the great dijerence between the specific pravity of plumbaga and of lead, Its falsehood is proved by the fact that a given meusure Of our shot hus been found to be, amd probably 1s, heavier than’ an equal measure of other shot of the same number and size. We know that intelligent and well-informed Sportsmen will langh, ag they have iaughed, at the subject of this paragraph, but we are assured by. ra eta that this notice is pepe Ty tH By pie Onr business Yr ee TAT & Lib. New York, September, 21, 1877, gehen * FOREST AND STREAM. A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAL NATURAL HISTORY, FISH CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THE INCULCGATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTEREST mn OvT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY Horest and Stream Publishing Company. — Ait No, 111 (old No. 03) FULTON STREET, NEW YORE, [Posr OFFICE Box 2832.] TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, Twenty-five per cent. off for Clubs of Three or more. ee Advertising Kates. Inside pages, Nonpareil type, 25 cents per line; outside page, 40 cents, Special rates for three, six and twelye months, Notices in editorial columns, 50 cents per line. Pe a eg should be sent in by Saturday-of each week, if pos- Bible. All transient advertisements must be accompanied with the money or they will not be inserted. No advertisement or business notice of an immoral character will be received on any terms. *,* Any publisher inserting our prospectus as above one time, with brief editorial notice calling attention thereto, and sending marked copy fo us, will receive the FOREST AND STREAM for one year. NEW YORK, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1877. To Correspondents. All communications whatever, intended for publication, must be ac- companied with real name of the writer as a guaranty of good faith, and be addressed to the FoREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY. Names will not be published if objection be made. No anonymons con tributions will be regarded, We cannot promise to return rejected manuscripts. Secretaries of Clubs and Associations are urged to fayor us with briet notes of their moyements and transactions. Nothing will be admitted to any department of the paper that may not be read with propriety in the home circle. We cannot be responsible for dereliction of the mail service if money remitted to usis lost. No PERSON. WHATEVER is authorized to collect money for us unless he can show authentic credentials from one of the undersigned. We have no Philadelphia agent, &2" Trade supplied by American News Company. CHARLES IFALLOCK, Editor. 8. H. TURRILL, Chicago, Western Manager, T, C. BANKS, Business Manager. Dr. G. A. SrockwHLt.—This person, who has held position as an assistant editor on this paper for the past four months, is no longer connected with this office in any capacity, his connection having been severed this week. —+o+— SwinpLEp AGAIN.—We have again been victimized to a large amount, by irresponsible persons collecting our advertising bills, and as there seems to be no legal recourse or means of punishing the swindlers who constantly prey upon us, we again beg our advertisers to extend to us their protection by refusing, in accordance with the standing notice in this jour— nal, to pay over any money to any but duly authorized per- sous, bearing letters from either Mr, T. C. Banks, Business Manager, or Chas. Hallock, President of the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. He Away To THE Sorra.—The exodus has begun. Already the hosts of pleasure-seekers and health-seekers are following the birds, and flying southward. The Old Dominion Line of steamers had in one day, last Monday, sixty applications for passage. Someof these go to the shooting grounds of Curri- tuck and the vicinity, while others are bound to Florida and the far South, where they will spend the winter. —_———_—_—+ Ovrn Wasutneton Lerrer.—We beg to again call attention with becoming satisfaction to the admirable letter of our Washington correspondent, Mr. R. F. Boiseau. There is a vast deal of information contained in this and all his letters, which is most valuable to sportsmen. — oo —'The Special Trains running to and from New Haven in connection with steamers leaving Pier 25, E. R,, have been discontinued for the season. The New Haven steamers leaye as usual at 3 p. mM. and 11 P. M., passengers can connect with trains for North and East by taking horse cars from steamboat dock to railroad depot at New Haven. 2+ 4+ Tae GAme Laws.—There is in course of publication a Ger- man edition of the game laws of this State, translated by Mr. W- Thiese, editor of the Schuetzen and Jagd Zeitung, and published in that paper. Mr. G. Lander, the proprietor of that paper, intends to publish them also as a pamphlet, anun- dertaking that can be highly recommgnded. ~ THE WOODRUFF SCIENTIFIC EXPE- DITION AROUND THE GLOBE. N ANY of the readers of Forzst anp Srrzam no doubt have, from time to time, seen allusions to this well known excursion for pleastre-loving travelers and students of science, and as the final arrangements for the start are now being completed, a brief description of its object may possess a certain degree of interest. It is proposed by Mr. Woodruff and General David McCauley to convey a number of persons so inclined around the globe in an ccean steamship, com- manded by Urited States Naval officers, and thoroughly found in evcry respect for scientific investigation and pur- poses of pleasure. All are invited, male and female, scientific and non-scientific, although special attention wiil be paid to students to enable them to make their trip mentally profitable, and for this purpose a competent and well selected corps of scientists has been engaged, prominent among wliom we may mention Professors Jenney, Rothwick, Merrian, Barnard, Corwine, and others. The ship will be provided with dredges, swab-tangles, nets and all the other paraphernalia for deep sea dredging, preserving tanks, cans, bottles, microscopes, etc., etc., in short everything necessary for the use of the col- lectors on board, and their specimens-will be transported back to New York free of charge. Lectures will be delivered at stated times, with blackboard illustrations, which are fie to all, although not obligatory, and practical instruction will be given in the different modes of collecting and preserving objects of natural history. Steam launches are provided for short water excursions, and an armament is carried to protect the passengers from danger of too familiar savages; for it should be stated that the ship will touch at localities seldom or never visited by white men, The programme is substantially as follows: Leaving New York, the first stoppage will be made at the British West Indies, from thence to the Coast of Brazil, mouth of Amazon, Rio Janeiro, Monte Video, Valparaiso, Straits of Magellan (to view the living glacim), Society Islands, Australia, Fiji, and Sandwich Islands, Coast of China and Japan, visiting the inland sea of the latter country and the rivers of the former, Spice and Andaman Islands, Indian Ocean, India, Persian Gulf, Suez Canal to Mediterranean, up the Nile, Mycairze Schliemanns excavation, Crimea, Coast of France, and England, Straits of Gibraltar, and hence by the Azores. Tn addition to the seaports visited} a sum of $30,000 will be placed in the hands of trustees to defray the cost of inland excursions. For this trip, unequaled in point of attraction, the very moderate sum of $2,500 is asked, a trite over $100 a month, much less than an ordinary tourist would have to pay for a very commonplace European tour. It should be remembered that this sum covers every expense— board, transportation and instruction for those desirous of being taught, and that such care has been exercised in the selection of a faculty that students may prepare for any college in the land while continuing their cruise. It should also be mentioned that in addition to the naval surgeon three other accomplished and practical medical men accom- pany the expedition, hence every land party temporarily de- tailed from the ship will be supplied with proper medical at- tendance. The project scems to us most feasible and praise- worthy, and it has met with the greatest encouragement from all of our prominent scientific institutions and men. In conclusion, we offer our heartfelt congratulations to the directors of the expedition, and trust that their trip may he pleasant and profitable and serve but as the initiatory moye- ment for other excursions similar in character. + RIVERTON, Conn., Oct. 16, 157T. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: ‘As an ardent admirer and well rewarded subscriber of ForEST AND STREAM, I take the liberty to say that I miss the ** Letters of Sports- men,” which constituted so interesting a feature of the Rap anp Gun. In my opinion no department of that paper contributed 50 largely to the education of young and amateur sport-men as did the letters from: such writers as ‘‘Boone,” “Snap-Shot” (afterwards “* Howcolah”) “Royal,” of cherished memory, and ‘Off-Hand,” who ha? also been “gathered in.” 'Theu there were the letters from o'd hunters in the Far West and California, whose names I do not at the moment recall, giving us their opinions relative to the most effective weapons and manner of using them. Those from Van Dyke” were of especial in- terest t1 me, inasmuch 3s they emanated from one long used to rifle shooting in the pursuit of game. I hope your enlarged and improved paper willere long afford the space for more of the same eort, and that the mantles of “Royal”? and “Oif-Hand” nay descend upon worthy shoulders, and may the inspira- tions of ‘Boone’ awaken echoes in our hearts in the future asin the past. None but one of nature’s noblemen could have written “Hil and Farewell.” D. H. 8. We certainly appreciate the friendly disposition evinced by our esteemed correspondent. We deplore, with him, the ab- sence of some (not all) of the familiar pens which he enumer- ates, and regret that our columns do not longer invite their attention. We like very much to have our weaknesses and deficiencies pointed out, and if the columns of Forest anp SrreaM are teally deteriorating, as his remarks would seem to imply, we trust that friends of the paper wil rush to its rescue and save it from disgrace and premature oblivion. The standard of sporting literature is certainly advancing, and if the pens of such eminent writers as Major Merrill, Com- mander Beardslee, Judge Caton, D. G. Elliott, Professor Marsh, Dr. Rawlings Young, Geo. Dawson, J. Matthews Jones, Ernest Ingersoll, R. F. Boiseau, Dr. Garlick, R. E. Ducaigne, Prof. Harvey, and a hundred otherayriters equally eminent or popular do pot fill the bill, then we can assuredly congratulate our reading public ypon the rapid advances that We must assume to have been made in delles-lettres, and all that pertains to matters of science, metaphysics and domestic economy. Nothing now remains for us to do but to politely inform our gentlemen contributors that they are not up to the times. They must study to improve in order that their laurels may not fade or the sun set upon the skin and dry bones of purely dead ideas. We invite attention to these few remarks. —>_++—< AMERICAN ARMS IN THE Hast.—American arms are play- ing no small part in the contest now waging in the East. The Providence Tool Company are just filling a new order of 109,000 Peabody-Martini rifles for the Turks, which will make a total of 600,000 furnished during the last eighteen months. The Winchester Arms Company has also furnished a half million or more, and will receive more orders. Counting the Remingtons, with which the Egyptian troops are armed, it is but a moderate estimate to place the number of Ameri- ean rifles in use in the Ottoman Empire at three-fifths its whole armament. The rapidity with which American arms can be discharged is unequalled, giving an immense advan- tage to a small body of troops; and their supremacy has been marked throughout the war, if we may believe a tithe of the accounts written, which describe the slaughter committed : among the Muscovites during their charges upon the Turkish strongholds, as without parallél in history. It would seem impossible for any body of troops to face the storm of bullets that sweep the approaches, for the Turk is a sure marksman at such short distances as two and three hundred yards. In the Russian seryice there are, perbaps, 80,000 Remington rifles, and the troops thus armed have been noted for their efficiency in the field over those armed with the common weapons—Gorloff and. Kimka rifles. America bids fair to supply the world with small arms, so marked is their superi- ority. It was the Winchester that enabled Sitting Bull to defy and escape his pursuers, and Joseph to so long baffle and de- feat the flower of the regular army. American arms and American forms of fortification, are contributing not a little to the prolongation of the Eastern war, and give the Russians far more trouble than that fanaticism and valor for which the Turks are so noted, and which makes them foemen worthy of any nation’s steel. ee ~— Our Rirte Deparrment.—We observe that two new jour- nals have been started in New York, devoted expressly to long-range rifle shooting and the interests of the National Guard. While it might be deemed expedient by the National Rifle Association to have an organ of its own, we have never heard it intimated that any such organ was desired. The Army ond Nary Journal is a specialist in these matters, and there are also the standard sporting papers, besides, which de- yotea large share of their attention thereto. The Forest anp SrrEAm and Rop anp Gun, especially, has been most assidn- ous, from the start, in promoting the interests of long-range rifle practice and the interests of riflemen, and most careful and painstaking in the publication of scores, as well as impar- tial and judicious in its study of general topics and disputed questions, speaking fearlessly and without fayor. It may, prop- erly and without affectation, lay claim to the credit of having co-operated with well-known gentlemen and been largely in- strumental in initiating the movement in this country, and. promoting the competitions which haye made it so popular and given it a world-wide interest. We have been identi- fied with it from the beginning. We first published the scores made at the Creedmoor range, and ever since have been care- ful always to print them with such accuracy as to make them reliable for future reference. ditorially, we have always led in those views and suggestions which have brought the rifle, the range, and the rifle practice itself, to that perfection which it has reached. Our columns of 1874 bear abundant testimony to this assertion, and we do not expect that any person, cognizant of this claim, will attempt to gainsay it, or desire to do so. We know that our efforts have been, and are appreciated, and believe that our paper has filled the bill to ihe general satisfaction. At any rate, if it has not done so here at home in America, it has done soin Europe. It is not so much for the purpose of making objections to the enter— prise of the gentlemen who think that the fittest of the two new Rifle papers has a chance to survive the other, as to bring the following testimony of the Rayal Service Gazette, of Octo- ber 6th, in support of what we have ventured to say. We make the following quotations from this official paper, which has usually, if not always, printed our reports in preference to those of any other American journal, a courtesy which we abundantly appreciate: ‘As forthe match of this year, the very ample report which we reprint from the excellent New York paper, Foursr AND Stream, shows that the shooting was better than ever. Sir Henry Halford and his comrades need take no shame to have been beaten.” “We are elad to be able to publish te-day very full details of the International Match at Creedmoor, of which we gave the result some time ago. The Report we print is taken from the New York paper called Forest aND Stream, to which we have often directed our readers’ attention. The analysis of the shooting is most complete, and leaves, Indeed, nothing to be desired, while the descriptive writing is, if a little more florid than we are accustomed to in accounts of rifle matches at home, very graphic and amusing.” i —Mr. John A. Nichols, of the firm of Nichols & Lefever, Syracuse, has presented to Sir Henry Halford an Indian birch canoe, It is to grace the lake on Sir Henry’s estate, and will be-a novel craft on English Waters. Mr. Nichols also sends to Sir Henry one of tle firm's Creedmoor ritles, GAME PROTECTION, cS Prynsytyania—Miljord, Pike Co., Oct. 18.—The annual **contidence game” in order to entrap sporting visitors has been played this year in Pike county. Thetwo market hunt- ers of the village of Milford, however, pretty well cleaned out local woodeock by the 3d July, and before August, when woodcock hunting was no longer profitable and two hotels demanded game at all hazards, work was begun with chicken, pheasants. and every brood was decimated, so that by even Sept. 1, it was impossible to strike a Hock anywhere, and the birds were found single and very wild. The law for ruffed grouse Was up on the Ist inst., and on that day and up to the 16th inst. your correspondent sought almost in vain for this game. Not a sirgle flock was seen either on the Sawkill, San- vantine, Raymondskill, Dwarfskil], Dimmick Meadow Brook, Deep Brook, Conashaugh, Log Tavern Pond, Butternut Or- chard, Sawkill Pond, and other resorts, showing that the birds had been shot at continually before the Jaw was up. The bag for three guns for twelve days’ hunting was twenty- five pheasants and eleven woodcock. Of the latter five were flight birds. There are but few pheasants between the Sho- hola and the Paupack creeks, owing to the forest fires, and the deer appear to have deserted this region. There is a deer in the neighborhood of Milford, but when hunted it tuns to Pond Eddy; and tiere are one or two deer in the Bush- kil region between Dingman’s Creek and the Big Busbkill. There are some bear around the Knob on the borders of Wayne county. Let Sportsmen give Pike county a wide berth, then the hotel keepers will help to get up a sports- man’s club (the recent attempt was a failure, as the ‘‘ wire cartridge” gentry wanted to get control), and will discounte- nance market hunting out of season. By the by, the names of the dog poisoners in this village are known, and when the proper time comes they will be taught alesson. AmarruR. [Remarns—We are glad to know that in that portion of Pike county which is preserved by the ‘‘ Blooming Grove Park Association,” deer and ruffed grouse are sufficiently abundant to afford good sport to members and other visitors. | Patisville, Oct. 22.—In a letter to your valuable jour- nal of Aug. 16, I stated that game of nearly every kind in the county was yery abundant, etc. I notice our sportsmen starting early in the morning for the field of sport, but return- ing inthe eyening with litlleor no game. They say it is very scarce. Last weelka party of us wenton a hunting expedition through the interior of the county expecting luck, but the reward of our hunt amounted to two pheasants. Farmers told us that during the miners’ protracted strike, they came from other counties, raided their farms and forests, and deer and game of eyery kind haye been almost totally destroyed. Our sportsman’s associations scem to be helpless in protecting game and prohibiting unlawful shooting, ete. Only a few weeks since a party (including several coal and iron policeman) shot neatly two dozen pheasants on Sunday. The namesof the parties have been inquired for, and whoever they are, a fine of ten dollars apiece for the birds,and twenty dollars for hunting on Sunday is due from them to the County Treasury. Thave also been informed that a party shot on last Sunday fifteen pigeons, and carried them through town as though they defied the penalty ofthelaw. Other parties haye been habitu- ally shooting robins and various insectivétous birds. Their names have not as yet been made known, consequently no ar- rests. Dom PrpRo. —That the Philadeiphia Sportsman’s Club means business is evident from the prosecutions instituted by them for violations of the game Jaws. On Monday, Oct. 15th, they caused the arrest of Phillip J. Lauber, of 24 South Fifth street, Phila- delphia, for serving the guests of his restaurant with quail on toast. Magistrate List fined him $10 and costs. Wisnine wy Cayues Lake —A correspondent writing from Schenectady under date of Oct 5th, says: Fishing was never so poor in Cayuga Lake as this year. I camped there nearly two months this summer, and know that nearly every person residing on the Jake fishes contrary to the statutes. It is an open secret among all classes. I myself saw numbers of beautiful trout which had been taken with the gill nets. Eyerybody seems to justify the viola- tions of the law ; they argue that the law is wrong—should never have been enacted. ‘*Why,” they say, ‘* should sports- men's clubs, consisting of a few elegant gentlemen of wealth and leisure, go to Albany and secure the enactment of a law which shuts up the lake to a Jarge number of people who had always been accustomed to get a considerable fraction of their daily food in this manner?” The beautiful lake has always been free to them, why should these retined robbers snatch away aright which they have enjoyed for so many years ? This is the prevailing sentiment, and it would be an immense job to enforce the Jaw. Meantime the attractions for sports- men are growing smaller by degrees and beautifully less. Se, a THE SALMON FISHERIES OF CALI- FORNIA. HERE is no fecundity so continuous and vast as to supply the waste of unremitting destruction, and although the salmon of Oregon and California have swarmed the rivers of those States by millions, and are remarkable as being among the most prolific of fresh water fishes, yet it has become ap- parent already that they are rapidly diminishing in numbers through their destruction out of season by unconscionable and reckless fools, who look only to present gain, regardless of future want and impoverishment. The penalty of $50 fine for violation of the Jaws for governing fishing is no obstacle whateyer when the illicit profils of avarice are so large as to make the fine infinitesimal in comparison. There are promi- nent and wedlthy firms whose intraction of the laws is con- stant and defiant, and who sneeringly pay the fines as often as imposed. The boldest of these is that of Emerson, Corville & Co., who, it is said, can atford fo pay a fine of $200 per day for three mouths and still make money by catching seed Salmon, There seems no other way to reach these offenders except by making the penalty sufliciently heavy to be onerous FOREST AND STREAM. and then to impose if with a will. The subject is engaging the serious attention of the journals of the Pacific coast, and we are gratified to observe that there is a probability of the abuses being pressed upon the attention of the Legislature at its coming winter session. We have also had the pleasure cf a very intelligent and profitable interview with Mr. Horace F. Dunn, of San Francisco, who is now in this cily, relative to the subject. It has taken but four years to destroy seven Maillions of buffalo, and we can readily see that the same doom which has nearly wiped their race from the plains awaits the salmon in their native streams unless immediate measures of prevention are employed. There is something rotten in juris- prudence or its application if these miserable offenders cannot be reached and interdicted. They should be persecuted for every infraction of the laws. The great difficulty in the way of unremitting prosecution seems to be that no one seems to think it his especial business to assume personal responsibility in the matter. The Fish Commissioners of California are efficient, fearless and industrious men, but as they receive no remuneration whatever, even for traveling purposes, they eannot be expected to be very earnest in undertaking risks and incurring expenses for the public good. A system of paid wardens, who will devote all their time to the business, and whose duties shall be so carefully defined and guarded that they cannot be bought by the law breakers, wonld seem to be demanded as the one best calculated to accomplish the desired work. In every State wherever there are game laws there should also be game wardens and constables, just as in cities there are policemen to enforce the regulations for the public peace and safety. me MULE TRALTS. ULES are the offspring of horses and asses, and do lifile credit to either parentage. From the horses they seem to derive their heels, from the donkey their heads. All the obstinacy of the ass, all the viciousness of the horse, in brief, the poorest mental qualities of both, the mule rejoices in pos- sessing. Noris his stubbornness dignified and patient, eliciting syropathy and commanding respect for the principle which it seems to involve, as in the case of his pregenitor, but uncer- tain, intermittent and vexatious; itis active rather than pas- sive. Moreover, you cannot overcome his natural depravity, making him a gentle friend as you do your horse. A horse that you have ridden long and attended with personal care will learn to loye you, whinny when he hears your voice, respond by every equine congratulation to your caresses, pine for you when dead. No mule ever would. Make a pet of a mule and you ruin what little good there may be in him, Be shot off his back in battle Gif you could ever get him there) and he would kick you as you fell, glad to be free, and run away. Iam speaking of the pack mules of the Rccky Moun- tains. I cannot venture, with Col. Sellers, to speculate upon the m-e-w-l-s of the Mississippi bottoms. The Western pack-mule is small, sinewy, and, like old Joey Bagstock: ‘‘Tough, sir! tough! but de-e-vlish sly!” Most of them are bred from Indian ponies, and are born on the open plains, where the herd has ranged during the winter. Haying previously been lassoed and branded, when three years old they are driven or inveigled into a corral and exhibit- ed for sale as bronchos. And they are wild; an untamed horse is a model of gentleness beside them. Sometimes they are accustomed at once to the saddle, by one of those wonder- ful riders who ean stick onthe back of anything that runs; rarely are they trained to the harness, but ordinarily are broken to the pack-saddle. The transportation of freight through the mountains in wagons is generally impracticable. Pack-trains of mules are therefore widely used everywhere on the Pacific Slope. The first time the pack-saddles are put on there is an ex- citing scene, as may be well be imagined. The green mule, strong in his youth, having been adroitly Jassoed, is led out into an open space, stepping timidly, but, not seeing any cause for alarm, quietly, and before he understands what it all means, finds that a noose of the lariat about his neck has been slipp¢d over his nose, and discovers that his foes have an ad- vantage. He pulls, shakes his head and stands upright on op- posite ends, but all to n) ayail. The harder he pulls the tighter the noose pinches, so he comes down and stands still. Then a man approaches sloWly and circumspectly, holding behind him a leather ‘‘ blind” which he seeks to slip over the mule’s eyes. But too long ears stand in the way, and the first touch of the leather is a signal for two jumps—one by the mule and one by the packer, for packers are wise enough to fight shy of the busincss end of a mule. The next attempt is less a matter of caution and more of strength, and here the animal has so much the advan- tage that often it must be thrown to the ground. (It is fine to see the indignation of such afellow! He falls heavily, yet holds his head high and essays to rise. But his fore-teet are manacled by'ropes, and his head is held. Yet he will get upon his hind-feet, stand straight up and dash down with all his weight in futile efforts to get free. Secured with more ropes, allowed but three legs to stand upon, and cursed fright- fully, he must submit, though never with good grace. If is not always, however,that this extremity is resorted;to. Some animals make little resistance while the strange thing is put upon their backs, and the fastenings adjusted, all but one. When an effort is made to place that institution called a ernpper under a young mule’s ‘*narrative,” language fails Lo express the magnificence of the kicking. The light heels de- scribe an are from the groynd to tep feet above il, aud then | 233 strike out at a tangent. They cut through the air like whip. lashes, and penetrate what they strike likea bullet. But mule¢-fiesh tires; strategy wins; the crupper is gained, and tle first hard pull made upon the sénech, (as the girth is termed) which holds firmly every hair's breadth gained. and will finally crease the contour of the mule’s belly into the semblance of Cupid’s bow. But themule is springing again, bucking now, with arched back and head between his knees, landing on stiff legsto jar his burden off,or falling full weight upon his side and rolling over to scrape it free. He will sit on his haunches and roll over backward; will stand on his head and turn a sum- ‘mhersault; finally will stand still, shaking with anger and ex- haustion, and let you lead himaway. He is conquered. Used from colthood to being with the herd, it isnot difficult to induce a company of pack-mules to keep together, and to Jearn to follow a leader, or rather the bell that the leader wears. If this leader is a horse, all the better. Mules will go perfectly daft over a horse, and there are always fierce contests the first day a train starts out as to which mule shall have the coveted place next to the bell-horse, It often happens that for weeks afterward the victor has to mantain his position hy constant exercise of heels and teeth, with much squealing and mulish profanity. I have seen two mules fight so inces- santly for the place next the bell-horse, when feeding, that they forgot to eat all day. This point decided, the mules drop into Indian file, each keeping his chosen place in the line day after day, through tLe season, under ordinary circumstances. There is always a yast amountof groaning and moaning, and the less heavily they are packed the more they grumble. Plodding along in a rapid walk yery demurely, head down, eyes half closed, ears monotonously wagging, you think they have forgotten all their pranks, abandoned all their intentions of wickdness, and you fali into an admiring contemplation of their exceeding docility and sweetness. Meanwhile the saddle and load of a certain little buckskin-hued, cayuse mule has been slipping backward, and he, kuowing it, has wiggled and swelled him- self, and moyed the skin of bis belly until he has got far enough through the sénch to try his experiment. With the suddeness and agility of aa grasshopper he gives a tremend- ous leap toward one side, bucks high in the air a dozen times in as many seconds, dancing about, kicking, stands straight up on his hind legs and falls over backward; then he wrgeles through the loosened girths until he can bring his heels to bear, and kicks boxes, bags and bundles until the saddle slips down his Jegs and confines them like 9 handcuff. Next he rolls over, and quietly nibbles the grass within reach waiting until you shall cnme and release him, Geta mule down thus, let him find himself fastened, and he will lie perfectly still until you come to his assistanee—will often lie in the mud and drown unless you hold his head out of the water for him, Getting themselves mired is a fayorite amusement with them, and those behind are morally sure to rush in on top of their mates, floundering in the bog in spite of all you can do, ‘Their sagacity in some directions turns fo the most desperate stupidity in others. Very sure-footed in crossing a stream, as elsewhere holding their place well against the strongest current, and, able to swim ashore with their burden intact, you have little anxiety so Jong as you can keep the water out of their ears. But once the fuid enters those furry receptacles, wits and courage desert the mules, and in- stantly leaping into the river you mu-t drag, push, and carry that animal to land if you value him or his cargo. Then stand back while he shakes his head ! A mountain mule is very particular and private about his ears, Those precious appendages must on no account be trifled with. We had one mule whose head it was necessary every morning to strap down to a log in order to put the bridle on, all because she was so “touchy *’ about her ears while perfectly gentle in other respects. The result was, she owas compelled to wear a permanent bridle, tke bit alone being taken off at night. Those restless ears are wonderfully ex- pressive—a perpetual index to the animal’s mind, When the little beast lays them tightly upon its mane look out! It is bent on mischief. When they are upright, and twisted baclk- wards, there is sapposed to be danger in the rear, and likely enough you will suddenly find yourself behind. When they point straight forward guard lest you are shot over them ; if they are limber and waggish there is no telling whatever as to the next move. Notwithstuding this excessive delicacy, when the flies are very thick you may lash their heads all day with branches, and they will only thank you. If you can never gain the confidence of a mule, much less does he merit yours. Ihave known one to carry his rider in the most exemplary manner for hundreds of miles, and then one morning begin a series of evil antics and develop an yn- ruliness as uncomfortable as it was unexpected. They are forever doing something surprising, pulling heroically through real difficulties to tamely give up before some sham obstacle, immediately afterward, terror-stricken at nothing, and un- alarmed at what you naturally supposed would stampede them with fright. Mules naturally are timid, and absurdly so, Tf one scares all the rest are frightened. A piece of black wood, like the embers of an old camp fire, will cause almost any mule tosby. A certain shaped boulder was invariably re- garded with distrust by onel used toride, Rattlesnakes they hold in just ubhorrence; bears paralyze them with terror : Indians they cannot be spurred to approach. Mules are social beings. They become so accustomed to being together and following the bell-lorse that you may trust their staying with him ag far qs you can trust (hem atail. Tt id Upon Ubis principle that al] pack tains ure condueted, and 234. eee — it has Soe Me MPT nach LS ee ee the salvation of many an outfit. Once the Indians ran off with our herd in the darkness of a stormy night. One of our muleteers immediately discovered the joss, ran to the camp of the half hostile Indians, wh) were just preparing to yamoose, and yelling as though he had a regiment of fiends with him, with his sombrero folded into the semblance of a revolver, he dashed among the astonished savages, leaped upon the bell-horse and galloped away with allthe mules fol- lowing. It wasa far braver thing to do than you have any idea of, This attachment of your mule to the bell becomes a great nuisance when you come to ride along with the train, making equestrianism a dreary labor, notwithstanding the fact that the gait of most mules is as easy as that of horses. Mile after mile you plod along in the rcar at a right-foot-left-foot, right- foot-left-foot jog, that wears out musgles and patience. The sun beats down, the dust rises up, and your only entertain- ment is the cow-bell hung on the neck of the leader, The first hour you do not mind it much; the second, it grows wearisome ; the third, painful, and von hold your ears to shut out the monotanons clangor, After the fourth hour you go crazy. All life centers about that tireless hammering and your mind Joses itself in endlessly conning some absurd refrain in unison with the ceaseless copper-c a ter of that ding-dong bell . “Hokey pokey, winky w nz Linkum lankum muse artes The Indian swore thathe could hang, The man that couldn't keep wari.” That's the kind of music to march by. **But why do not you take un‘o your mule wings and flee away from this?” asks one. Because you mus n’t, and because you can’t, You mustn’t, first, since it would soon wear out the little beast that must carry you two thousand Western miles this summer—and Western miles are a good deal longer than Hastern ones: You can’t, second, for what is misery to you is melody to the mule, and if you try to to ride him out- side the hearing of the bell he may perhaps be made to go, but it will be in such a protesting, balting, lame and blind way, with such ‘‘ uncertain step and slow,” turnings of re proachful eye and brayings of mouth, that you will find it better to en- dure the evil of the pack-train than to try to escape from it. Stop behind to pick a flower and you must tie your mule as strongly as you would moor a frigate. “A mule cannot bear to be left alone, and although he knows that he can go straight back from wherever you may take him, following a trail likea sound, yet he considers himself hopelessly lost and forlorn _ when he can no longer bear the bell. It is his use and habit to go with it; it means everything that makes life happy for him and he will endure very much punishment before forsak- ing it. Mules have much individuality, and take strange notions. One can see this in their countenances. ‘They vary greatly in sagacity and in tractability. All their characteristics are positive, and irequently asserted in the most startling manner. They are crotchety, too. One I knew would never allow himself to be caught to have his pack put on or adjusted until all the others had been attended to; then he was qnite ready. Another was a good and peatle. riding animal, and had no objections fo your pipe, but you must get out of’the saddle to light it. Strike a match in the saddle, and the devil entered into that breast on the instant. Jt is often impossible to overcome these prejudices. I had a mule once that would bray ferociously and incessantly whenever it was out of hearing of the train- bells. It was an excessively annoying habit, and, persuasion failing, I used to dig my spurs into its sides, and hammer its head first with a strap, then with the butt of my pistol. I felt that there was no sense in the absurd practice, and was bound to break it at once. But after an hour or-two it was hard to keep my seat, for about once a minute the beast would duck its head and jump as though propelled from a cannon, uttering a terrible bray, as though just to invite punishment. So I changed my tactics—paid no attention to the noise, and in a couple of days had no further annoyance. They know wat disturbs you, and malignantly do that one thing, regard- less of pain to themselves. Another mule I had was an ex- ample. He hada trick of swelling himself out when I put the saddle on, so that it was impossible to draw the girth tight; I might as well have tried to draw in the waist of a steamboat boiler, Ialwsays had to catch bim unawares, after we had got started, in order to tighten the girth sufficient for safety. There is no denying that they are very wise and cun- ning in their way, bardly any denying that they can talk among themselves; but it is an unfortunate fact that their wisdom is all exerted for wickedness, and their conversation used chiefly in plotting combined mischief: It happens, therefore, that an Bastern man unused to work- ing about mules, finds their tricks and treachery, lively heels and diabolical disquisitions, a constant check upon the enjoy- ment of Western wandering. The mule packers are the most desperately profane men I ever saw ; they exhibita real genius in profanity. It is not suprising, considering the continual yexation to which they are subjected, and which they must not retaliate, lest they should injure the precious strength and carrying power of the little animals, upon whose endurance their lives and fortunes depend, and which make mules far more valuable than horses, after all, for: mountain service. But it is my honest and serious opinion, founded upon much observation, thal;so long as any considerable number of pack mules are employed there, it is utterly useless for any mission- aries to goto the Rocky Mountains. I doubt whether there is power enough in Christianity fo overcomé the wicked influence f the mule, Ristizar INGERSOLL, FOREST AND STREAM. VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA,.—NO. 2. By tee Fpitor. GENTLEMEN ; October 25, 1877. Tt is generully easier to imagine what may be ‘ial to re, member what bas been, There are few events of our lives that 1 Impress themselves so indelibly upon the memory that they remain vivid and green until the end. In taking up the back track (as a woodman would say) of my vacation ram- bles, I find the trail so cold that I am often at fault. Interest- ing incidents and observations, names of persons, places and things, which gave pleasure and satisfaction for the time being, have passed quite out of mind, so that I am exposed to one of two inferences, namely: that my journeyings were monotonous, vapid, stale and unprofitable, or that I am un- impressionable, listless and ungrateful to the many friends who vied with each other to make my vacation agrecable and improving to body and mind. For instance, I remembea we hunted for grouse oue week in Southern Minnesota. My friend John Swainson, of St. Paul, had a beautiful red setter, whose sagacity was fully up to his nose, and both were sel- dom at fault. He was a good dog, and stood on many a bird for my bag. He had a noble pedigree, too, and John, ou venerable venator, his master, was justly proud of him, He was an animal fo be remembered, and yet, woe’s me! I’ve forgotten his name! What ingratitude must I reproach my- self for! 'Thankless for every chicken promptly retrieved and brought to hand! Thankless for cautious drawing on birds so that none were prematurely flushed! 'Thankless for hard work afield in the broiling sun of noonday! What will be my reward when I shall seek hereafter to enter the Dog Heaven? Shall I not then be forgotten as well by the dog’s master as by the doz? This comes of losing one’s notes and memoranda by cap- sizing in the Mississippi River. I shall never take notes again f I imto be capsized. J¢’s a waste of time. I remember Seoing some of our “‘ goods” floating afar down stream, while [was still swimming determinedly for the shore athwart a four-mile current. The wind was blowing more than fresh, and speeded them on their career. I saw them, as the minstrel sings, “Way down on the Mississippi floating: Long time they traveled on their way—” And then finally they all sank to the bottom! They say, ’tis ‘fan ill wind that blowsno one good.” This was one of these winds ; it did not waft one good to the shore. Fortunately my mishap came after my rambles had been two-thirds accom- plished ; and I have to affirm despite catrastrophes and appear, ances of uegation, that my yacation was not only pleasant bit profitable. O£ this I will try to conyince you. Michigan is now, comparatively speaking, one of the older States. We discover this after we have gone farther West. Visitors of ‘scarcely thirty years ago are surprised to find much of itsthen wilderness now settled and cultivated. Its southern and middle section 1s carpeted with meadows and grain fields, and dotted with villages and hamlets. It is the great orchard of the West—the distributing fruit centre of all the country northwest of Pennsylvania. What luscious apples one finds on the west shore! All the hardier fruits grow there in full perfection. That is the section which old Pere Marquette and his co-evangelists selected for the estab- lishment of their missions;and it is astonishing to discover with what unvarying sagacity they always chose the most salient points throughout America as respects climate, accesibility, military strategy, or nussionary work. Modern geographical ex- plorations, or recent surveys have failed to discover more eligible or commanding sites than those they sulected. Grand Rapids is the “‘hub” of Michigan. Ido not know that its influence extends beyond where itis carried by its many distinguished representatives at Washington and elsewhere. I cannot con- jecture that it would disturb the system of the universe if its single light was snuffed out. It certainly has not the commercial importance of Chicago or St. Paul. IJtis not the foeal point of a yast internal com- merce, nor yet the frontier distributing depos of an illimitable and rapidly growing region from whose multiplying setitle_ ments come constant demands for farm implements, mechanical apparatus, and consumable goods of all kinds. But one fact must be accepted, namely: that the State of Michigan could not do without it. Grand Rapids suppliesall the households of the State with furniture manufactured from the beautiful hardwoods that adorn and enrich “its swaying forests—its beech, ash, oak, hickory, curly and bird’s-eye maple, which the extension of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway to its northernmost limits has made opportunely accessible. It manufactures the “ chairs of State” which it fondly hopes its aspiring statesmen may some time hereafter fill. It utilizes in many ways all the products of the forests, farms and. quarries of the State, and obtaining them cheaply grows rich upon their ready sales and reasonable profits. It grows also in population and architectural beauty. It has 35,000 inhabitants ; it has also thirty-five churches, and yet is not impoverished! Just imagine the pecuniary strain that compels one thousand men, women and children, including paupers, to support a whole church and its minister! Consider for one moment the encouragement afforded to the minister to ‘‘ be not back- ward in well doing.” [‘‘Why do the heathen rage and the people imagine yain things?’] I consider a single church spire in a village of moderate size an indication of refinement, thrift and good order, especially if it be of fair architectural aste and well-painted ; but if I were seeking a - place for permanent residence and discovered several steeples I would skip it instanter and move on further, no matter how luxu- riously the trees clustered in its streets or how lustily the cocks crew in the genial warmth of its morning sun, Grand Rapids occupies both sides of the Grand River, a lively stream that tumbles through its purlieus in a series of rapids, and then, flows forty miles in volume sufficient for navigation, emptying into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven Its business portion covers what was the river ‘ bottom,” and its environs spread over and crown the surrounding hiils in picturesque demesnes and charming villas of no ordinary pre- tentions, The streets are abundantly shaded, and the general aspect is cheerful and vivacious, encouraging good humor even ‘‘in storm and wintry weather.” The principal struc- tures are of the cream-colored brick, which so generally pre- vails throughout the Northwest and Ontario, in the cities of Toronto, London, Bay City, Saginaw, Milwaukee and St. Paul. Its hue and tone are most grateful to the eye. It combines with granite, blue stone, red and olive sandstones and red brick with the most striking and successful architec- rural effects. It always looks clean when it is most dirty, and bears weather stains like a veteran trooper. It looks cool in summer, and is in sufficient contrast with the sparkling snow to wear an aspect of warmth in winter, especially when worked up with darker trimmings. The attractions of sur- rounding garden flowers are enhanced by their contrast there- with, and the green of their foliage or of window-blinds is not “‘killed ” as it is when in contact with red brick. To the two principal hotels in Grand Rapids too much praise cannot be given. I believe they are in some measure connected under the same management. Mr. Furnham Lyon, who has some supervision of each, as well as of the Bancroft House, at Hast Saginaw, is perhaps the best known caterer in the Roxie and is deserving of a reputation that has been wellearned. To ‘‘ know how to keep a hotel” implies a knowledge of housekeeping on a magnified scale. The mis- tress of a household knows how many vyexations attend her daily avocations; how much bard labor and constant attention ig required, and what a continued mental task it is to provide the reasonable variety of food required for three meals per day for her small family; but to provide four and five meals a day, year in and year out,for a community of several hundred, with all the variety and perfection in cooking which the most fastidious require, as the leading hotels do—why, the duties ofa quartermaster-general are nothing in comparison. The quartermaster’s menz is not complex, The soldier does not require much time to study up the bill of fare, and it is as easy for the quartermaster to order the heads knocked out of a thousand barrels of hard tack at once as owt of a single one. A quartermaster couldn’t ron a hotel. The tables of the Mor- ton House and Sweet's Hotel are uniformly good, and tha charge of $2.60 per day is so moderate that a man can eat his daily bread without feeling that he is robbing’ the poor box or hypothecating the appropriation for his funeral expenses, Altbongh Grand Rapids is technically neither grand nor rapid (it cannot be considered a ‘‘fast” town), I like it well, and I believe that no stranger leaves il, without hoping to visit it again. This is more than old Lot could say of Sodom and Gomorrah, r The town of Grand Hayen, near the mouth of the river, is a much frequented resort for the people of Grand Rapids, who make excursions by rail or steamer during the summer season, — and the Cutler House at that place is worthy of the reputation it enjoys as one of the most charming watering-place hotels in the Northwest. Mineral water is the principal beverage used there. Reed’s Lake, three miles out of Grand Rapids, is the objective point for pleasant drives, and the little steamers, sail-boats, bass-fishing, picnic grounds and bathing, afford a « combination of attractions. Fulton Park is a favorite resort. Tam particular in mentioning the characteristics of the places I visit, because I know I am writing to many people who have never visited the West, and have little idea of what is to be seen there. The completion of the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad — has benefited this place considerably by opening up the great central timber region of the northern part of the peninsula. ‘The company offer such inducement to settlers that possibly 30,000 have located along its line between Grand Rapids and Petosky within the past five years. Its entire policy is lib-— eral, and its management economical and trustworthy. The hardest worked of its officials is W, O. Hughart, Esq., its in- defatigable president. His unremitting labors are yaried only by an occasional excursion to Bear Lake, near Petosky, where he has an unpretending shooting-box. Jobn H. Page, until lately its general passenger agent, has done a great deal to bring the country, which the road trayerses, into public no- | tice, especially by publications in the interest of sportsmen. One of these is a pamphlet with maps, designating all the principal fish and game resorts, to which the company has provided expeditions and comfortable meaus of access by land | and water. Of these I shall speak in my next letter, and I shall hope to show that northern Michigan is one of the most attractive regions in the United States. It is by no means all a wilderness. One can take his family with ,him wherever he may elect to go, and no Benedict can leave his compliant wife at home under the plea that the journey is too rough or the hardships too severe. Let all the married women who read this remember it. Haroon, i i ea Wanrev,—A copy of the “‘Naturalist’s Directory," printed at Salem, 1877, for use in this office. The edition is out of print. OUR WASHINGTON LETTER. PARTRIDGH SHOOTING AND WHERE Tt! MAY BE ENJOYED— FARMERS BECOMING INTERESTED IN GAME PROTECTION —ETO,, ETO. : [ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. | Wasaineton, D. C., Oct. 20, 1877. F all the land birds the partridge in this section affords by far the greatest sport. And now that the season is just beginning our sportsmen are anticipating pleasant times in the fields of Maryland and Virginia. where the birds are always plentiful. Our gunsmiths are kept busy in repairing and cleaning fowling pieces, and the dealers in ammunition and gunning implements are doing a‘thriving business, although many of our sportsmen send to other cities for their supplies, and frequently send their guns abroad for slight repairs. A Jarge number of them are induced to do this by the attractive advertisements which weekly appear in the columns of For- Fst AND STREAM. We have first-class gunsmiths in this city, and there is no reason why ammunition and all necessary gun- ning utensils should not be sold here as cheap aselsewhere, I could mention several dealers who have good supplies, and offer articles equal to those procured in other cities, but the great trouble with many of our Washington merchants is that they do not spend enough money in advertising. They have yet to learn that every dollur invested in parading before the publi¢ their establishments and wares is sure to bring iucreased trade, and result ina more extensive business. There are some exceptions, and here as well as in other cities men who have liberally patronized the advertising columns of papers build up their business, and make money, no matter if the times are dall, The columns of a journal devoted to shooting, fishing and other out-door sports should be patronized by our gun- dealers and others haying goods used by sportsmen. The Yorrst aynp Sreuam, withits large circulation, not only in this city but throughout the States of Maryland and Virginia, is the medium through which they should make their places of business known, and then Washington will come in for a good share of the trade of sportsmen. The close season for partridses (Ortyx virginianws) in the District of Columbia expires ou the first of October, Rather too early, as the last brood of youns birds are hardly feathered by that time, The bill introduced into the Senate some time agofor the preservation of game in the District,proposed to fix the close season from the 15th day of January until the first day of November, Thel5thor 20th of October would be a more suitable date to end the close season, and such amend- ment will probably be made, should the bill ever be considered. ‘There are within the limits of the District generally a good many birdsat the beginning of the season, but they are soon killed or driven into the neighboring counties of Maryland by the constant shooting: In some of thes: counties it is urlaw- ful to shoot them before the 15th of October, and in others before the 20th, while in Virgin‘a, under the new game law they cannot be killed before the first of November. Asa game bird the partridge ranks next to the jack snipe ( Gallin- ago Wilson). All. sportsmen will agree with me that the woodeock (Philohela minor) ranks first, the jack snipe next, and the partridze thirdin the list of game birds of this sec- tion. Toward the litter part of October, by which time the youn? birds have attained nearly their full growth, they are fat and juicy, and beyond doubt a very toothsome delicacy, the fiesh being white and tender. Like many other game birds the partridze isknown by different names in various sections, that just mentioned prevailing in the Southern and most of the Western States, while in- the Middle and Eastern States it is called quail, Probably there are more partridges ’ Killed in the States of Maryland and Virginia every fall than in any other two States of the Union. Many are killed legiti- mately overdogs, by sportsmen from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other cities, but great numbers are trapped and ' sent to the markets of these cities by pot-hunters, and unless this trapping business can be broken up the birds will soon be growing scarce inthese States. The new game law of Vir- ginia makes it unlawful to capture partridges at any time by Means of nets or traps of any kind until after the expiration of two years from the passage of the act. As it is contem- plated to further amend this law, itis hopod that the trapping business will be prohibited tor all time. There is not a more delightful field sport than that of sao. ing partridges. It can only “be enjoyed in the autumn, that Season " ‘ Allin yellow clad, As though he joyed in his plenteous store,” : when the bracing atmosphere of the frosty morning sends the blood of the sportsman coursing through his veins with re- newed and freshened life. The favorite ground of the partridge _ in this section is upon old wheat stubble fields, where they are always found untilten or eleven o’clock in the merning, and again in the afternoon ; but in the middle of the day they often retire to some neighboring briar patch or other favorable lo- cality, whera they preen and suo themselves. In very windy : and rainy weather they take to the woods and thickets, where they feed on insects and berries, the bird being insectivorous as well as granivorous, In damp or rainy spellsthere isnot much sport in hunting these birds as they seer to prefer running in ‘such weather rather than take flight. It is only in calm, clear weather that the sportsman can enjoy the shooting to any ex- tent, as the birds will'then lie to a dog, and take wing when forced to, instead of running a quarter of a milé or more as they do in wet seasons before they can be flushed, : ; FOREST AND STREAM. It has been held by several prominent ornithologists that the partridge is gifted with the power of withholding ils scent- and often the best trained dogs are reprimanded for not finding birds carefully marked down. I cannot say whether or not the bird does possess such power, but close observation has convinced me that there are times when the dog, no matter how experienced he may be, cannot scent the bird. Fright- ened birds especially often puzzle the most carefuldog. As an instanse, I may mention that upon one oceasion while shooting partridges in Orange county, Va., an old bird was flushed and wounded. He fell in the open field, and the place was carefully marked. We had three dogs, twoof them es- pecially being very reliable. They wuresent for the wounded bird, and although it was an open stubble field with no place that we could discover for the bird to hide, the most diligent search failed to reveal its whereabouts. Carefully did the dogs examine the whole place within a short space of four or fiye hundred yards where the bird was seen to fall, and finally we left the spot, somewhat puzzled to know what became of the bird. It so happened that we crossed the same field several hours afterward,and upon reaching the place where the bird had been fired at and wounded, York,a faithful old pointer stiffened out,and the other dogscaught the scent almost assoon as he did. Then we found the wounded bird, still alive, but unable tofly: The dogs pointed it at the very place where it was observed to fall three hours previously, and at that time all three of them passed over this very ground a dozen times or more. The bird was hidden behind a stone, and it was evident to both my companions and myself that no scent was emitted from the bird when first wounded, else he would have been then found. Tt has been held by some writers that the partridge can be domesticated, but several attempts to do so which have come to my knowledge do not sustain this assertion, Lhaye known of j1stanees where the birds during very severe winter weather have been found in barn yards, and even near the kitchen door of farm-houses for food, but with the adyent of milder weather they again sought the fields and briar patches. Several years ago Mr. T. Edward Olark of this city, whlle shooting on the farm of the late James Nokes, in Prince Wil- liam county, Va., flushed and killed a white partridge, which he had stuffed and mounted, and it is now on exhibition in the museum of the Agricultural Department. It was ina covey with the ordinary birds and proyed to be quite a hand- some Albino specimen. Although I have written a good deal about the rare spurt afforded by partridge shooting in this section, I cannot réfrain from mentioning some of the favorite haunts of this delight- ful bird, and I have no doubt that many of your readers have visited the very piaces; hence a reference to them will bring to mind the happy hours they have passed in the fields around Washington. Beyond a doubt the most desirable shooting ground is in Orange County, Va., near the head waters of the Pamunkey River, where the country is fertile and thousands of bushels of wheat are gathered annually, leaving stubble. fields in many places of a hundred acres and more in extent- Here the birds are always abundant. It has been my good fortune for several years past to spend a week or so in that section, and we have frequently found half a dozen or more coveys of birds in a single stubble-field within half a mile of the residence of the gentleman with whom we were stop- ping. They are not hunted here to any great extent, and therefore are not so wild as in some other sections. It is an easy matter there to go out after breakfast, bag from thirty to fifty birds, and réturn to the house by noon. After dinner the sport can be again enjoyed during the afternoon, and when night approaches the sportsman can rest from his work, but neither himself nor his dogs feel that fatigue which is so often the case where birds are less plentiful, ‘There are other favorite shooting grounds in Virginia, near Manassas Junction, and again in the yicinity of Clifton, to which I may refer in some future letter ; and here I can only repeat what I have before had occasion to say, that tae people of Virginia are courteous and generous, and a gentleman properly introduced is always made welcome by the farmers and sure fo have good sport. Tn Maryland there is a small village, about twenty miles from Washington, known as Tee Bee, in the neighborhood of which the partridges are quite plentiful and the shooting ex- cellent. Being some distance from a railroad the birds are not driven off by constant shooting, and the pot hunter is un- known in that locality. At Nottingham some distance below, in the vicinity of Marlboro, and various other places, there are extensive stubble-fields and plenty of birds. In Mont- gomery County, lying to the north of Washington, the shoot- ing is also good, so your readers will see that the Washington sportsmen are favored with a magnificent country within a few hours’ drive of the city, where they can enjoy themselves at partridge siooting during the whole season, The Game Protective Association, recently orzanized in our neighboring city, Alexandria, is In a very flourishing condi- tion, and I am glad to say that the farmers in that vicinity are becoming interested init. Ata recent meeting seyeral com- munications were received from farmers in the neighborhood of the city, offering all {he aid in their power to the Associa- tion in promoting its aims. It was resolved to furnish each member with a descriptive card for their protection while hunting in the adjacent country, It was resolved to have posters printed and put up, containing a synopsis of the game laws, and the offer of a reward for the apprehension of per- sons found violating the same, 255 The Alexandria, Va., Gazette, of a.recent date, says: “This morning early several flocks of partridges alighted in the streets of this city. Several of the birds were killed with. stones by the hoys, who did not have the fear of the game laws before their eyes. In one case where a boy had knocked over a partridge, a hunting dog belonging to a citizen hap- pened to come along and forthwith took possession of the bird and carried it home to his master.” Maj. T. B. Ferguson, the Maryland Fish Commissioner, has Teccived 200,000 California salmon eggs from the McLoud River, California, as Maryland's quota of the eggs collected by the United States Fish Commission. The ez¢s were trans- ported here in a refrigerating car. They have been placed in the hatching-house at Druid Hill Park. When hatche:! they will be distributed among the principal rivers of the State flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. It will be remembered that, from seyen to eight hundred thousand of the same variety of fish were placed in Maryland waters by the fish commission last, year, One of the great needs long felt by intelligent sportsmen is supplied by that admirable work, ‘‘ The Sportsman’s Gazet- teer,”’ by Charles Hallock, and published by the Forusr anp StreAM Publishing Company. ‘The increasing demand for the book in this section is noticeable. I have heard many sportsmen speak in the highest terms of if, and one evidence of its popularity is that seyeral booksellers haye more (han once been compelled to renew their supply. I have only to say from personal observation that it is the ne plus wltra of sportsman’s literature. R. F. B. — +4}+— FOX HUNTING ON LONG ISLAND. OR: ten years and more, in the columns of the Turf, Field and Farm and 3 in Forms? AND Stream, at the clubs and whenever opportunity offered, the writer has urged upon the young men of New York the getting up of a sub- scription pack of hounds within easy reach of their city by boat or rail, but he found it very up hill work; for though the average young Gothamites are well up in most of the ath- letic sports, many of them being even capital whips, they are not at all familiar with the saddle, and only afew, a very few of them indeed, are capable of riding to hounds. It is there- fore with great pleasure that I learn by your issue of Sept. 27 that some members of the Westminster Polo Club have at last succeeded in organizing a hunt at Hast Meadow Brook, on Long Island, and that a pack of hounds imported from England is to be kennelled at Garden City. Under the management of such capiial horsemen as Mr. A Belmont Purdy, Mr. Griswold and a few others, we have a guarantee of the eventual success of the enterprise ; but there are one or two facts which may prevent that immediate suc- cess upon which the fate of such undertakings usually depend. To the casual observer, the level plains surrounding Garden City offer a magnificent hunting country, but it is to be feared that the only merit of such a location is its accessibility to the - city; with a surface of black mould, mmdicating great fer- tility, the soil of these plains is in fact barren, thirsty and sandy, and will not, it is to be feared, carry a good scent. As regards English foxhounds, I mean of course the best, such as are hunted at Belvoit, in Leicestershire, and half a dozen other places in England, though they are as near per- fection as can be for hunting in their native land, they haye been proved, except in the stud, utterly useless in this country. No one who is familiar with hunting in Wngland or with the writings of ‘ Nimrod” will deny the superb quality of the famous Queen pack. When the late Commodore Richard Stockton was abroad, forty or more years since, Sir Harry Goodricke presented him with three magnificent hounds from the Queen pack. The Commodore sent the dogs to the late John 8. Skinner, to be added to the Baltimore pack, which, supported by the late Rebert Oliver—grandfather of Mr, Oliver Colt, of Long Island—Judges Kell and Upton Heath, John P. Kennedy and other leading citizens, was in a flourishing condition, and hunted regularly through the sea- son three times a week. ‘The writer, then quite a youth, re- members perfectly well being sent with a servant to receive these hounds, and being astonished at the shortness of their ears, not being aware that it was customary in England to disfigure foxhounds by clipping, or rather rounding the eurs to prevent laceration by briars and brambles; but these hounds were truly magnificent creatures—deep chested, and as straight in the forelegs as a winner of the Altceet Cup. ‘They had powerful loins and prodigious bone and muscle. O£ course the advent of the foreign hounds created a great sensation among the hunting men, and the *‘meet”’ which was near North Poiot, was largely attended, some gentlemen coming all the way from Fairfax in Virginia, and from Wash- ton City to be present. The English dogs were in superb condition, and as old Amy, the huntsman, observed, ‘‘ ‘Took de Shine out of our native dogs completely.” Soon after sunrise, with the dew yet heavy upon the ground, the hyunds were thrown into a thicket of second-growth pines, where a fox was soon found, which, after running a ring or two, broke cover almost under the noses of our horses, and struck boldly into an old field of great extent. Every dog was well up and in full cry, the strangers coming out of the cover at the tail end of the pack ; but in two minutes or less they were in the lead, and in two minutes more the natives were left entirely out of sight in the rear. Such a maryelous burst of canine speed had never been witnessed before in Old Maryland. But what astonished everybody still more was the grand style an which 236 FOREST AND STREAM. the foreigners took their fences in their stroke, flying over them like birds. It was really wonderful, but as the French- man remarked of the charge of the five hundred at Balaklava, “ West magnifique mais c'est n'est pas la guerre,” The im- ported dogs, though they had a burning scent, overran the trail at every sharp turn of the fox, thus causing constant checks; but, worse than this, they ran nearly mute. Now, in a country still abounding in wood and dense cover, as is ours, where more than half the time we are guided by the ear in following the pack, a hound that does not-throw his tongue is useless. After giving the new comers a fair and patient trial, they were reluctantly sent off to Mr, James Cald- well at the Greenbriar, White Sulphur Springs, where they were used for driving deer, hence I fear that if the hounds imported by the Westmunster Club are, as is probable, from a crack English pack, failure, and, still worse, discouragement may ensue. In America, our hunting may be said to be cover-hunting, where nose, staunchness, and, above all, mouth or tongue, are indispensable; whereas in the best counties of England, where the sport partakes more of the nature of coursing, speed and dash, always obtained at the expense of the music, and staunchitess are the requisites in a good pack of hound. One of the best of hunters of the present day—the peer of T. G. T., of Gaston, and of the Laird of Lochinvar, Captain Assheaton, formerly of the British army, but now a ‘top sawyer” across the county of Fauquier, in Virginia—hunts as fine a pack as ever opened on the trail of a fox, This pack is of bis own creation, by crossing a large ‘‘ mouthy” English harricr of his own selection and importation upon the best native Virginia bitches. "Would that the Garden City kennel held such a pack as his. When field editor of the Turf, Field and Farm bad an offer of eight couples of well- trained red fox dogs in North Carolina for the moderate price of $700. A man accustomed to hunt these hounds was to come on with them, They were to be taken on probation, and if they did not prove as represented they were not to be paid for. JT should have preferred such an arrangement to: the importa- tion of a foreign pack. Another objection to Garden City as headquarters for the hunt is the fact that there are no wild foxes within a dozen miles or so of the place; the club must, therefore, be content to run bag foxes ora drag, and of the two I should prefer the latter. Asa general thing captivity deprives a fox of the power of self-preservation, or, the country being new to him, he does not know where to go. He funks and is killed with- out a run, whereas: the drag is entirely under your own con- trol. You may choose your own line of country, the distance, and, what is important to city sportsmen, the hour for the meet. ' if the drag is adopted it is important in the commencement to select an easy line of country until the ‘‘field” has acquired some familiarity with cross-country riding. In this way only can ladies and timid horsemen be induced to ride to hounds and acquire a taste for the sport. When this is done the difti- culties may be gradually increased until the boldest will be put to their metal to follow the hounds. Tt was once objected to me by an eminent banker and turf- man of your city to whom I had suggested a subscription pack, that there were climatic difficulties in the way of bunt- ing in the vicinity of Wew York, yet packs have been in ex- istence for years at Montreal and Toronto, in Canada, and we have still extant the records of a subscription pack of hounds successfully hunted on Long Island shortly after the revolution by a Mr. Evers, ancestor to the present well known Wm. T, Evers, of New York; and who has not heard of Joe Donohue, of Jersey City, and Ryan, of Hackensack, who doubtless have already commenced this season to run the fox within sound of the chimes of your own Trinity Church? - Let us hope, Mr. Editor, that the dangerous game of polo will be entirely superseded by the far more noble sport of fox hunting; but to make the latter popular there should be no exclusiveness. Provided he be not a disreputable character, take any mrn’s subscription; let the sport be as democratic here as it is in aristocratic England, where a tinker, if he can, may take precedence of a lord, or take a fiying leap over a peer of the realm prostrate in a ditch. F. G, 8. Che Zifle. ———_o0—— Sir Henry Hatrorp’s DerrarturE.—We had the pleasure of a eall from Sir Henry just previous to his departure four England last faturday. He had intended remaining in the West some weeks longer, but the dangers on the Western hunting fields just now, and calls from home, determined lis return at an earlier date. The British team captain is now on the Atlantic, and in the send-off, as in the origi- nal greeting,’ the officers of the N. R. A. strove to show him special honors, and reflect the feelings of good will which all American riflemen feel for the chief of what was in many respects the strongest team the Americans have as yet vanquished. Last Thursday he was accorded the honor of a special meeting of the Board of Directors, N. R. A., and a very friendly chat was had over the questions and details of future international matches. On both sides the feeling was.in favor of a continuance of the British-American con- iests. Sir Henry Halford said he would be glad to en- tinue tlhe matches with the American riflemen, He sug- gested a change in the-distances by substituting 1,100 yards for 800 yards, He also proposed a change in the range, claiming that the Americans had the advantage by shooting on familiar ground. He would be glad to welcome them at Wimbledon, and return the hospitalities he and his team had received while in this country. Liberal offers of aid in procuring a distinctive trophy for competitions between British and American teams are promised, and the confer- ence broke up with the promise by the visitor that he should strive to place such matches on the Wimbledon programme next year as should draw American riflemen to that side of the water.. It was the intention of the committee to accom- pany the Inman steamer, beating away the guest, down the bay on a steamboat, but this he declined, and instead Sir Henry was accompanied to the steamer by a delegation from the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Associa- tion, consisting of the President, Mr. N. P: Stanton; Maj. General Alexander Shaler, Maj. General John B. Wood- ward, Brigadier General Daniel D. Wylie, Messrs. E. A. Buck and George Schermerhorn, Jr., with several other gentlemen well known to fame as riflemen. At parting the honorable baronet said that he was delighted with his trip to America, and was particularly pleased with the friendly treatment which he had received from the American rifie- men, Massacuuserts.—The Salem Mechanic Light Infantry, Co. K, and-the Sutton Light Infantry, Co. OC, of Marble- head, both of the Highth Mass. Regiment, held a target shoot on the 17th inst,, at the range of the Salem Rifle Club. The range was 200 yards, and each member was allowed three’shots. The following were the four best shots of each company: Cv, K: Thomas Moore, 13; J.T. Moore, 13; P. W. Jackson, 12, L. Hamilton, 12, Co. C: Geo. Orne, 13 ; J. C. Caswell, 11; W. W. Adams, 10; Chas. O’Hare, 8, Bosroy, Mass.—The fourth match in the fall programme of the Massachusetts Rifle Association was begun Oct, 17 at the Walnut Hill range. The match is at long-range distances— 800, 900 and 1,000 yards—and is to be shot on successive Tuesdays. Four prizes are offered, as follows: First, a breech-loading, double-barreled shot-gun, presented by a member of the Association and valued at $125; second, a telescope vaiued at $35; third, a lire menibership in the as- sociation, and. fourth a silver medal. The match is open to all comers; 15 rounds at each distance, match to close when the entry fees equal three-quarters the value of the prizes, the win- ners to be determined by the average of the best three consecu- tive scores. The following was the record. It will be seen that Mr. Gerrish made the highest possible figure (75). ‘The meteorological conditions on the 17th are answerable for the poor scores at 900 yards. After putting in one full possible, one 74, two 73’s, a 71 anda 70, with other good strings at 800, it will be observed that 57 was the best score at 900, and 68 at 1,000 yards. ‘he wind veered from 1 o’clock to 9, blow- ing such a gale that the tents were hurriedly removed ; and the variations of wind-gauge allowance were fully ten points, from right to left and back again. ‘The following are the SCOTFeS : William Gerrish. T. H. Gray, 6565555555555 5 5—t 4555555555555 6 5-4 4330335385354 5 5-54 0552483453545 0 5-53 6435565655445 5 3—68 0455844342455 4 35d POG as etcn: becien pase: $28 197 T'OGAD Sw b= ptowtins wistey yr gates 182 WN. Washburn R. 5S. Gray. 5665455655455 5 §—-73 6555554554455 54-71 6225644044643 5 5-87 4332243433 8443 a0 8444444445550 5 5—-t0 830485033545 3 4 5—50 Mota secu dpeas cose wba 190 Dy Me hi 171 E. W. Law. 8. Wilder 4555555565555 56 4 5-73 683354555455 35 56-65 8522252433255 5 5—53 5633438324535 325 0 4-51 545455254055 3 4 4—60 23R554385538334 4 463 POtH, sonar ads s eats +2186 ROTH ste sakes sae Weis n ome nid 169 A, H. Hebbard J. EH, Mann. 6455545055555 5 5—6s 6044434554465 4 3-59 4352345405556 26 5—57 454384435508 88 5 5-56 6544054435544 5 3—60 0384435253208 45 346 Total tibet ined aslenarse's 185 UTS bec tats oeais ore det abate news sat 161 A. Hebbard E, Reader. 3255454555534 5 5—65 230025455545 5 8 5—53 4034255405538 3 5-51 8204303424322 38 2-37 6546555454383 54 5—68 0585340444448 2 5—48 Ota. oe eacbinn sheuse ss ptihe 184 Total oh +>+.138 J. Wemyss, di. Gc, W. Clayeron 4545555544555 5 4—70 2455454345545 5 5—65 24254565228 435 59 0000000000000 0 0—00 4645045534543 5 5—60 0022433435855 4 5—48 TPOtA Reus-aweSesue pare cae te 182 Total.. Tee te The matches were continued Friday, the 19th, under fa- yorable conditions of weather. The second match, which was open to all comers at distances of 200 and 300 yards, was for prizes consisting of a Peabody breech-loading rifle yalued at, $125, a life-membership in the Massachusetts Rifle Asso- ciation, and two eash prizes. On the Friday previous, Mr. Hubbard was high man, with ascore of 52. The individual scores in this match are as follows: LL Hubbsrd, J. Langdon. DOD... eeee.ed 445 4 + 4-28 ROD... eeeeeene 3 455 4 5—28 a soe eee 444445 4-28-56 300. ......... 442324 4—23—51 H T Rockweil. EB Sonther, PAN see pi else 446444 4—29 DIT 5 5 ae eae 444344 2-25 OOO epee ete a 43443444—-27—56 300.,......,.,.43 32 4 4 4—24—49 D Wirkwood, CH De Rochmont, BOO, 2, ee. eee 4545 5 4—32 QPS Aas 334345 4-26 - SO0....0-----,- 045443 3-23-55 800. » seed 2293 3 4-22-48 Jd N Frye. W Poland, 200K escaesees 54248 4 4—27 445434 2-26 ATU DEO RS sae 453343 4-26-53 3 43 4243 2 4—2u—48 J B Osborne. W E Guerrier. D0 eceeeeeee oo445 4 4—2T 200... .+..2.0n-44 5 5 3.4 4—29 800,.....-.00.-44484 3 4—26—53 3800.........-.-. 32308 4 4—19—48 W Getrrish, ¥F W Stevens. 200,....-..--.55643 44 429 SU, oe be e sean 43443834 2-24 BOC ivseeeseeeed £43 2 4 8—-98—52 800.......51,5- 422438 0 4-19-43 The third match was for three prizes, consisting of a bronze National Rifle Association medal and a gold and silver medal of the Massachusetts Rifle Association, This ia a very trying match, the distances calling for superior skill at all points, Last week Gerrish led with a score of 122. The following are the highest scores made : J Wemyss, Jr. William Poland. 400...335443465 3 4—38 300...2424334 34 4-39 600,,.5 855455 65 5-47 600...3556445 03 6 4~38 1,600,..55 5534 5 5 5 547-132 1,000...5443345 35 440-111 D Kirkwood Wm Gerrigh. 800,..84 4543 4 2 4 4-37 800,,.434440403 0—26 60U...4 555455 4 4 546 600...4554455 5 5 545 1,000..554468445 6-44—-197 1,000..05445445 5 0—36—107 The rifle team of the Worcester Sportsmen’s Club had a field cay, Oct. 20, at. the Greenwood range, in shooting for a gold badge, offered by Messrs. I. G. Blake & Son for the best total score of 800, 900 and 1,000 yards, 15 shots at each range, with a possible 225. Mr. Nathan Washburn won the badge. The {ull score: was as follews : N Washburn, £00.. - 5 6 45 5 5 6 65 5 5 45 b H=nS D0 steer aaddess 9b GS Spt s0 So & 4 Hw Bless 1000s0 sateen 34445555645 5 8 5 5 5 67—205 AL Rice, 44256 555 5 65 5 5°38 b 51 45565645528 65 3 5 5 U—63 44364554544 5 5 §—67—201 Frank Wesson. 800.. ved 5 S95 6 FF 6 4 6 6 § 5 4 8B 671 TEE eke le es 44453656 45 5 5 5 3 5 5 5—6T EATS eyes oe Sar 3 3 4436544 5 5 3 5 5 $—61—199 C B Holden. 800... 5530555546 45 5 b—T38 900.. 46625 45.3 56 65 3 @ 5-65 BIRT ee 044545445 5 5 4 3—60—199 GJ Rugg, BOD ee he win’ wats niece ah 566554545 5 65 5 5 5 5—78 GUO: siveausacsbeesss 344553 438 26 5 8 4/0—53 A000; eee ee MQNS soe 6565565455 8 5 5 5 5 4 5—Tl-477 8 Clark. 656555459 5 4 4 5 4268 36 44523 44 00 4 5 d=6i 4446553 565 05 4 92-181 A G Mann, RAN qaee bbe 242445568 8 6 6 6 4 § 4 gui0. 5.5 20 Bed eda od Bs gp: Bugwaeey TS QUO, te by srettiintlsd- etaee 6553 445 8 545 3 0 0 2—53—169 —Wallingford, Conn., enjoyed a team match, Saturday the 13th, between selected squads of citizens and soldiers. The | shooting was fair on both sides, but the ‘‘cits” proved the better men, and the national guardsmen were compelled to acknowledge a defeat. The beaten team used the regulation State arm, the Peabody, while the victors used the Sharps rifle; 500 yards was the range, the shooting being over the grounds used by Co. X. The full scores were: Citizens’ Score. VF TH ODS GI we Wiest Socom iavass sed 5 # 4 38°94 5 § 5 5. 8—a5 BSW ILC BO YI. scaled cele wak way 56444 5 8 & 3 5—43 Wm Whittaker...... ererevereseereds O 0 4200 0 0 O—% ODUM CGaupneyins. 0: ieethasienees cane od eae) Seebeeiens =o Oharles Vibberb.. 02. ca A Kunda' b ee PamvewewegreatGe lh sis ael 36 ef Heme ule Mey sere Arr cree J Sneider ut a, wes FET Se es See be 7) its ee C Knndabl, Agno a8 W, M. Farrow won the first and last flag prizes. “ Wisconsin’ writes : I notice that in last’ week's paper you give what appears to be a full account of tne rifle matches in Chicago, You, I believe, omitted the mid-range match, which was as follows. The most exciling and best shooting of all: Tom Miv-Raner Maror ar Carcago—As the teams in the interstate match retired to the one thousand yards range, Sir Henry Halford arrived on the ground, accomnauied by J. IK, Millner, R. S. Greenhill, and ofher members of the British intarnational team. They at once proceeded to the five hundred yards range and began shooting in the individual match, open to any member of 2 regular rifle club. ‘hey had shot out their scores before the last of the fenm shouting was done, and left for the depot, pretty well satisfied that the prizes for that match belonged to that crowd, for Mill— ner and Hyde had made forty-eight out of a possible fifty each, Millner taking first place under Creedmoor rules. Then ths rest came down and began shooting. It was evident that forty-eight was necessary to get the silver, so, when any one dropped three he dropped himself ont of the competition. Finally, the contest narrowed down to three, and became exciting, as there was every chance for either of them to beat the best scores yet made. There were Ilill and Vield- ing, of Milwaukee, and Thompson, of Chicago. Hill shot his score through, making ten bull’s-eyes, and first prize. At the sixth shot Thompson got a “centre” and Vielding follow with one in the same place. Then each made four fives, scoring forty-nine, their scores being symmetrical. So they had to shoot off for second place. After three buil’s- eyes Thompson’s mid range cartridges gaye out and he put in a long-range cartridge, lowering his elevation a couple of poinis, but it was not enough, for he gota high four. Field- ing furrowed the black and took the cup, Honors were jherefore even. Illinois took the team prize, Wisconsin the individual. The scores are as follows : 4 David Hillvccssosceseeseseonsseqecepesee-D & 3 DG 6 5 & & 5—bO eu \lLgteiseesttabay Da Ger & & & 5 b—49 ae Y tebe ee: bea Rates 6 6 5 5 &§ 4 5 5 5 5-49 pee ay thageenn th ry g i 55 e 5 5 5—45 TSG... eee ee eee ace eteee 54 5 5 5—45 Et ace, as bee z ; 5 5 é 5 4 5 5b—d48 Sir Heury Halford SS 5 5 B® 547 anaes ee ee oe diet 2 is eet + Sntiston veces DS & Hob & 5: & d—d7 —ees awepese-peed 45 65 bb B58 gd 5—d4 W HS Cleveland... crcpereecsesersnceeed 3,4 2 2 5 4 3 5 3—30 Ties on forty-nine. Fielding,,-,-.,-.-6 6 5.5 5—25 Thompsom......5 56 5 6 4-2 Byewisa Ornmvroy on tur Bie Maron.—The English press have been characteristically slow and cautious in their com- ments on the International Match, but once convinced that the victory is undoubtedly against them, and that the fight was fairly conducted, they are free fo acknowledge the fact, though their explanations do not in every detail tally with our own, The inferiority of muzzle-loading weapons they are not ready to agree to. Ina long leader on the match the Vol- unieer Service Gazette says : Just four years ago the first. prize meeting of the United States Rifle Association was held at Creedmoor, Immediate- ly afterward Major Leech offered to bring an Irish team to shoot against the United States with match rifles. This chal- lenge was accepted, and if wasarranged that it should be shot for In the autumn of 1874. It would*seem that this invita- tion or challenge, comme from a country whose representa- tives had just vanquished England and Scotland in the great small-bore match of the year, stimulated the American rifle- men {0 incredible exertions, with the result, as we all know, that to the unbounded astonishment of every shooting man here, they not only won the match, but won it with an aver- age which had then neyer been approached. Not one of the least interesting features of this deiwé of the American long- range shots was that they had not only, if we may so speak, to learn to shoot, but actually had to construct a weapon to shoot with, for one of the stipulations made by Major Leech was that each team should fire with rifles manufactured in its own country. The American gunmakers were characteristic- ally as ready to accept this challenge as the shooters had been to accept theirs, and boldly discarding the muzzle-loading principle turned out breech-loaders which were shown to shoot at least as well as the form of match rifleaccepted in England. From the first match in 1874 the Americans haye undoubtedly carried all before them, and have shown to what a pitch of precision team shooting may be brought. In 1875 they sent a represeutative team to Iveland, and shattered all the theories which had been framed as to the advantages accruing from the bright climate of North America. In 1876, on their own ground, they routed in detail the Irish and Scotch teams whieh attacked them ; and now in 1877 they have successful- ly resisted the onslaught of a picked team of the best available small-bore shots of the whole of the United Kingdom. Truly Colonel Drake was right when he said last year, when the question of getting together a team from the United Kingdom was mooted, that whatever we did we should find the Ameri- cans “‘hard to beat.” As for the match of this year, the very ample report which we reprint from the excellent New York paper, Forest anp STREAM, shows that the shooting was better than ever. Sir Henry Halford and his comrades need take no shame to have been beaten. It only remains to be said that the great International Match of 1877 gives another instance of the honest and cordial good feeling which rifle shooting shares ‘with cricket and one or two other forms of emulation. The winners are pleased, and the losers are only desirous of trying once more. It is not necessary to say that the reception of the foreign team was marked hy the usual cordiality and hospitality of the American nation, and that Sir Henry Halford undoubtedly expressed the feeling of all his comrades when he announced his intention of, if possible, challenginz the great trophy once more. The American papers, particularly those which treat at all scientifically of ritle-shooting, are, of course, much elated at the success of the representatives of their country, and read us many good-humored lessons on the causes of our defeat, and the antecedent probability that such an event would hap- pen. Weare not, indeed, quite sure whether the Irish team, which carried off the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon in 1875 will be quite ready to acknowledge that, as one of the New York papers assert, the Irish victory was solely due to the ‘‘coach- ing” of their American friends. But we think that all our small-bore shots must admit it to be true that the drilling of teams for target shooting has been much more scientifically and systematically carried on in the United States than has ever been the case on this side of the Atlantic, and thatthe wonderful results which have been arrived at are due almost altogether to this drilling. It is for our captains to learn a lesson from their opponents. Our men are individuall, as good, and our weapons are, we believe, at least as good as those used in America. When the Americans next yisit us at Wimbledon, which we hope may be next year. or if Sir Henry Halford aga takes a team across the Atlantic, we shall confidently hope that it may be shown that the small- bore shots of the United Kingdom can shoot as well together as they can undoubtedly shoot individually. And, in concluding, the Gazette thinks : iyerything seems, indeed, to have passed off in the most satisfactory marmer—the Americans were evidently pleased with their guests, and the arrangements appear to have been nearly perfect. ‘The more one examines the scores, particu- larly those of our opponents, the more one is astonished. The United Kingdom must manage to train a team during the en- suing twelvemonth which will bring the trophy across the Atlantic for once, if only te tempt an American team to come and fight for it at Wimbledon. Ruevtar Army Praciroz.—The report of General Benet, Chief of Ordnance, made to Congress within the past few days contains some interesting facts touching the confessed inability of our regular army men to make anything like a respectable showing before the targets. That such a deficiency does exist, with few exceptions, is beyond question, and it has frequently been remarked that much of the apparent want of success on the part of the troopsin their encounters with Indian outlaws is the fact that the savages know how to make their firing effect- ive, while the soldiers waste their efforts and ammunition in wild shooting. At many points where regular troops are sta- tioned, target practice is not systematically followed out, if attempted af all, and at many other stations it is only the presence and example of the resident militia which has com- pelled them to a certain amount of drill. This state of ineffi- ciency has been the natural outcome of a miserly system of restriction in the issue of ammunition. Certain it. is that without a reasonable supply of material with which to prac- tice, the men will never reach even a reasonable degree of skill in the use of the regulation arm. General Benet speaks as follows : In no one particularare we so lamentably deficient as in the —————————————-. eS - oOwwq_wwnw—~-— SOOO SO supply of metallic ammunition. Until recently only ten rounds per man per month for target practice has been allowed, making a total of 3,000,000 of cartridges required annually for this important purpose. Experience has con- clusiyely proved that this allowance is entirely inadequate to teach the soldier the use of his rifle, and perfect him as a marksman. Constant applications from the troops and from commanding Generals for a larger supply clearly indicate its absolute necessity, and upon my recommendation the allow- ance has been doubled, making the annnal expenditure 6,000,000 of cartridges. Our reserve stock of cartridges calibre 45, is only 9,000,000, —The Separate Troop Cavalry, at Oswego, have challensed the Forty-Highth Regiment to a rifle acl for a supper — distance for infantry 200 and 500 yards with rifles; for cayal- ry 200 and 300 yards, with carbines. The infantry team is composed of Col. C. V. Houghton, Lieut. J. 8. Barton, Serg"t L, L. Barnes, Corporal A, Cropsey, Serg't-Major Geo. White. The cavalry team will be Capt. Turner, Lieut Newell, Lieut. Wellington, Serg’t Haven and private Wagner, — ++ —. ANOTHER CHALLENGE.—The Zetiler Rifle Club, discontent- ed with their defeat at the fall shooting of the Helvetia Rifle Olub, has challenged the latter club to another match, which will take place at the Schuetzen Park in Union Hill, on Mon. day, October 29. Great interest is attached to this match the result of which I will not fail to communicate to you for publication in your next issue. 8. O. V, Amarrvr Rirrve Crvus.—The Competition for the Bronz Medal of the National Rifle eaaciatt od will take place ‘at Creedmoor, Long Island, Saturday, October 27, 1877, at 10:30 A. M. Conditions, open only to members of the Amateur Rifle Club; distances : 800, 900 and 1,000 yards, fifteen shots at each! no sighting shots, coaching or previous practice on day of match allowed ; position and rifles, any within the rules. En- trance fee, $1. Prize to become the personal property of the winner in this competition. JosrrH HoLtAnn, Secretary. Coxuin’s Rirrz GALLERy.—Mr. Conlin has inaucurated something new in the way of gallery competitions, which can. not help being popular. The prize offered is an elecant gold badge which is to be won three times, not necessarilly con- secutively, before becoming the property of the winner. The following are the conditions of the match: Each competitor to load his.rifle and fire as many shots as he can within one minute and a halfs time (by the sandglass) at a reduced Creedmoor target. The competitions to be shot every Mon. day evening till the badge is tinally won. Each competitor to have two trials during the evening. If a shot should ha fired after “time” is called the averaze value of one shot will be deducted from the total score. In case of a “tie” another target to be shot. All disputes to be decided by a referee Open to all comers. , The first competition took place last Monday evening. SENOMHE SWilldse MaL ian one etebay een carn SG Bare. Pierre Lorillard...,........- ee SOE, DS re ena 5Y JEG INT) GR Re Aes tee awe a PEED, Tihs Aan Bes LR 57 VODICHEEY Cis ys oiren, oF een wh lla cedeeuswss 51 AJ Howlett...... pene . 31 dudcesshcarman Smittise, ses. pee po eel, |) nuns 49 HEE OeH] Ln see nn nee ney ed 45 ALA Shearman............ Bree enetineieris ciate bela tees 43 NB Thurstou....,,.-....- Peep a bed “A ais 42 Mines Hn Ieee ol ees ee 41 GP Work...... ond nanes 0 PASH ONY SOM ace (tact cee nex Rein ee Leer Sanne 38 Wm Klein..... 22. ...0 ee Bae as ap ele, 31 OU UStqii Mets av Pee SR Nit, tae. a4 The second competetion will take place at this caller Tuesday evening, Oct. 29, 1877. 4 Sas ae teeeaees A Correction, —A correspondent writes to correct the score of Mr. A. G. Alford at the long Tange match at Chicago the other day. The score should have been 75 instead of 74, as stated. —< —_—_______ TAE SS UPSED? OF BUioETrS I will give you, in brief, the experiments of Mr. A. 8. Fowle, a rifle Inaker and rifle shooter, of Newark, N. J. Jo conversation with Mr, Fowle, he was satistied that there was son thing that impaired the fl ght of missiles when quick powder was used, and be had no doubt but they were forced out of shape while in the gun, and ona fayorable occasion he lustituted the fcllowing experiments: Perhaps the most Intportant of these experiments were conducted by a .4(-cal, muzzie loading rifie, 230 grains of lead and 8) grains of powder, Ali the pow- der used was Hazaid’s. It was founda by shooting 610 yards and land- ing the micsiles into a lignt, but very thick snow -drift, when coarse slow powder was used ([ think No. 4 duck 3ize), the missile was pers fect; but when the powdur was reduced to finer, F@ seq shooting wiln little change in trajectory, the missiles were quile visibly upset Sr flattened at the front; and where the powder was reducitad to F# FG the missiles were mashed like putty, and their fight was seriously ayes turbed. Af each charge of powder a new locality in the drift was chosen, so that when the snow thawed away, those miasiles that could not he found before could then be gathered in their order: and, not at all strange to me, the missiles were found mashed regularly as the quicker powder had been used, and none had stripped or jumped the rifling, The nexf experiment was with a Remington Creedmoor, regular sized missile, containing 1-33 tin. With 105 grains of FG powder these were visibly upset, As these by their Weight and great foree Would pass through the drift and reach tne ground, thereby getting Scratched and sometimes bruised on the point, it became necessary to determine whether the missile was upset by coutact with the air or the earth, and, in order to do this, Mr. F. inserted snugly a hard piece of wood that just filled the inner chamber of the missile, which, it was thought, while the two forces were acting simultaneously, it would brevent the upsetting of the missile at that point. On shooting, the fact was proved. Hyery missile fire’ was now upset from the point to the plug, and from the butt or heel the flanges also swelled to the plug leaving a distinct neck opposite the plug, i It is here claimed that if the mash or upset had taken place by con- tact with the earth, the mash would haye extended through both woud and metal, and would haye been greatest at the point of contact: but on the contrary, the mash was evenly distributed through the point of the missile tothe plug. The shortening of these Creedmoor missiles with 105 grains powder, was near one-cighth of an inch; those fired With 80 grains Were not visibly compressed, notwithstandi ng they were variously scraped on the side of the conyex point by contact with the earth, iike those fired by the 105-grain charges. We regard this knowledge of the air resistance in guns important to riflemen, since by such experiments it may be determined exactly how much force the metal they use for missiles will bear without in jury to their fight, STRAIGHT-HORE FOREST AND STREAM. _ > Seer Hachting and Baating. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEE. Date. Boston. | New York. | Charleston. H. -M. H. OM. H. M- Oct, 1 46 WwW 51 10 09 Oct. 2 31 li 44 Il 04 Oct. 3 22 09 4 M Oct. 4 22 neal 0 34 Oct, 3 5 26 2 16 B53!) Oct. B1...2.....; 6 29 3 20 2 43 I fae (ey ee 5G 4 2% a 44 THEAMATEUR OARSMEN Recatrs. The regatta of this association on the Kill Von Kull last week was hardly a success. The races were interrupt- ed by the inopportune presence of tugs and tows. The time of the winning crews for the mile and a half course were; Junior single sculla—H L Rodewald. 10m 45s, Pair-oared shells—Atalantas, 10m 4034s, Four-oared shells—Columbia crew, time not taken. Four-oared junior gigs—Carman crew, 9m 4187e, Senior single-seul's—Won by G W Les, of the Triton. Six-oared gigs—Won by the Dauntles crew in 10m 2448. Tar OsweGo Race.—The single-seull race at Oswego last Wednesday resulted in another vis- tory for Courtney. The time for the three miles was 29m. i4is. Riley was second, and Johnson third. New Jersey—Burlinglon Oct. 20.—The third annual regatta of the Oneida Boat Clnb was rowed by the following crews: Undine, Quaker City, West Philadelpnia, and University of Penn- sylvania, of Philadelphia; Oneida and Falcon of Burlington. The race was finished in the dark, the time being given for the one and one-half miles, Quaker City, 7m 11s, THe Mississtppr VALLEY OARsMEN— (Chicago, Oct. 16.—Editor of Forest and Stream: The amateur oarsmen of the West held an important meeting to-day in the club rooms of the Palmer House. of the leading boating clubs of the Mississippi Valley, The meeting was called for the purpose of forming an association fostering the interest of oarsmen. The Association will hereafter be atyled **'The Mississppi Valley Amateur Rowing Association.” It was decided that an amateur is one who has not entered in an open competition; or for either a stake public or admission money, entrance fee, or competed with or against a pro- fessional for any prize; who has never taught, pureued or assisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises as a means of a livelihood; whose menibership of any rowing or other athletic clnb was not brought about, or does not continue be- cause of any mutualagreement or understanding. express or in public, whereby his becoming o: continuing a membership of such club should be of any pecuniary benefit to him whatever, direct or indirect, and who has never been employed in any occupation involyit g any use of oar or paddle Tt further provides that the executive committee shall be judges of the fact. Two annual conventions are to be held, to con- gist of two delegates from each of the clubs in the association. The by-laws provide for an annual regatta two days in June, tte time to be fixed by the executive committee, The regatta laws of boat racing of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen have, witha few minor changes, been adopted as the rule of this Association. Rover. Tiffany & Cv., Silversmiths, Jew- elers, and Importers, have always a large stock of silver articles for prizes for shooting, yachting, racing and other sports, and on request they prepare special designs for similar Their Timing Watches are guaranteed for accuracy, and are purposes. now very generally used for sport- ing and scientific requirements TIFFANY & CO. are also the agents im America for Messrs. Parrx, Pommrx & Co., of Geneva, of whose celebrated watches they have a full line. 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It is pnt up in patent boxes with sliding pepper box ton, whieh greatly facilitates its use, Simple and efilcacionus, Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NU'T FOR WORMS IN DOGS. A CERTAIN REMEDY. Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with full directions for nse. Price 50 cents per Bdx by mail. Both the above are recommended by Rop AND Guy ald FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON. act 12 102 NASSAU STREET. MARSTERS’ IMPROVED Horn Dog Whistle. Cannot be Lost from the Coat. ALWAYS IN THE SAME PLACK WHEN ; WANTED, Sample by mail, 50 cents. Trade supplied. J. F. MARSTHRS, 125 Nassau §r., N. Y., AD _ 65 COURT SI REsT, BROOKLYN; Ogtii tf Ghe Rennel. HE N. Y. Kennel Club offer for sale their Irish bitch Flirt, 234 years old, by Saltus’ Dash out of Dr, Strachan’s Belle. Very handsome, Has had one lither and will make an excellent brood bitch. Price $50, Sep20 tf OR SALE.—Red Irish Setter, 23 yearso'd. Very cautious; shot oyer ajllast season; good Re- triever, land or water. Particu ars by letter, Price $25. Springer spaniel Gyp, 6 mionths old, partly broken, $l, Cocker Spaniel puis, very fine, $10. THOs. P. CANTWELL, Branard, Minn, Sep20 6t BRBINA HENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle hounds. **Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K. C. 5. B., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celeorated ‘‘Hamlet,” No. 836. This dog “Sancho"’ has won seven prizes—four in England firet at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here, OR SALEB, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my blue belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Two of them are black, white and tan, and are almost perfect images of theiir sire. For particulars, address L. F. WHITMAN, 56 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. je28 tf DOG 5S. DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, No. 1465 Wee! Thittieth street, New York Cily. Dogs treated and purchased on commission. ‘Ihirty-one years ex perience in canine diseases, Ag 2ti Fe SALE—A fine Gordon setter, 14 weeks old, price ¢10, or will exchange for a pair of wild Address T, R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Octl82 ese. OR SALE—Four splendidly broken setters—on: red Irish and three Hnglish; color, orange aud white. Full pedigreed stock. W. HUMPHREYS, 31 Fulton street, New York. Oc125 it INE pups: Irish setter Jack, winner of three prizes, serving-biichesof any setter sirain at. $10. MAX WH#HNZEKL, Hoboken, N. J. Oct 25 1t AN'TED.—Thoroughbred setter bitch, well brok- en, Address, stating price, etc., TITUS HAMILTON, Kelley’s Island, O. Oct 25 1 OR SALE.—First class retriever on land and water. Splendid ducking dog. Sold for want ofuse, Address, JAMES COOK, Rouse’s Point, N ves Oct 25 3t | Hotels and Rtesarts for Sportsmen. Sportsmen's Goods, Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C: Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mp. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSH, N. Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N. Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White Honse, and the most convenient location in the city, It has beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, aud charges moderate, R. B. COLEMAN & CO. PORTSMEN TAKE WNOTICE—The Franklin House, hiltonville, Plymouth, Mass. Goou gunning and fishing, seafowl, ducks, partridge, quail, woode ck, peepand plover. Trained dogs for fox, rabbit and hird hunting; boats for seafowling and fishing. Terms low. TIMOTHY MANTER. p‘o- prietor. Sept6 8b Duck Shooting. SHINNECOCK BAY-THE BEST SHOOTING GROUNDS NEAR NEW YORK CITY. The Bay View House is the largest and best lo- cated honze on the hay, being central close hy the water, and commanding a view of the shootiny grounds, Experienced guides, with hoats, batfeans, decoys, efc.,in attendance, A gr at amount of duck feed in the bay, and more ducks this s' ason than for vears before. Address O. WILCOX, Good Ground P.O., Long Island. OR THE BEST GEESE AND BRANT SHOOT- ing in Barnegat Bay, go to Kinsey's Ashley House, Rarnegat Inlet, New Jersey. Take New Jersey Southe'n Railroad to Waretown; ferryman always on hand to cross the bay ; gunners always at the house. ‘Take no advice, but come directly to the shooting ground. For further information, ad. dress J. W. KINSEY, Barnegat P. 0., New JEN cid OOD DUCK SHOvTING in boat, or on beach, at Noyac, Sax Harbor. Terms, $5 per week. Party has sa'l boat and stool dnvks. Address OSCAR B. EDWARDS, Noyac, Sag Harbor | is , G25 1t OR Trish and native setters, dogs and bitches of allages, broken and unbroken. address E, J. ROBBINS, Wetherefield, Conn. Oct25 OR SALE—FULL-BLOODED IRISH SETTER pups, over three months old; sire Don, import- ed from Ireland, December, 1873, by C. H. Turner, See. National Kennel; dam, Countess, by Rodman’; Dash. Two Gordon setter bitches, four menths old, ont of the best dog and bitch in this country in the field. One Gordon bitch, 18 months old; price $35. Full pedigree given with dogs, H. B. VONDER SMITH, Laneaster, Pa, Oe125 t f Sportsmen's Goods, Ete. 1836. ° Ateele & Bon, ee eer ©" Jewelers & Silversmiths, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, Dealers in Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, 7 <3 ete. Importers of French, German and English Fancy Goods. Special atiention given to the manu- facture of appropriate designs for Shooting. Boating, Racing and other prizes, and our illustrated cata- logue. containmg three dozen wood cuts of the above and other articles in our line, including the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTICUT, i ess On receipt of 50 cents. Mailed to any addr recelp Soptat tt UNTER?S and TRAPPERS?S Illustrated Prac- tical Guide —Gunning and rifle shooting; mak- ing and using traps, snares and nets; baits and ba't- ing; preserving, stretching, dressing, tanning and dyeing skins and furs, fishing, ete, With fifty en- gravings, 20 cents. ‘Taxidermist’s Manual, 60. Dog Training, 25. Of beoksellers or by mail, JESSH HANEY & CO., 119 Nassau Bt, N, , = Oct 26 6f HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, {gs nearer New York Cily than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Is as near, and has as good shoot- ing grounds, and as experienced attendants (with live geese and other decovx, batteries, etc., always on hana); nearer the station; the largest and the best kept house in the bay. L,I. RR. to Atlanticville Station. Fare, $2. Stage meets all trains. W. F. HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. Attantieville, L. I. Oct, 20, 1877. Oct25 O SPORTSMEN.—My -house is sitnated right on aud near the best hunting grounds in Snilivan County; partridges very plenty; have good accom modations for sportsmen and their families. City references given. -Address BRADLEY ELDRED, Sullivan Co., N. Y. Oct25 2t HO GUS AND. RIFLES LOANED at MARSTER’S, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brouklyn. Sor Sale,. Ree SALE.—IJ will give two tame pet foxes to the purchaser of my Roper shot-gun. Address R. W. PHELPS, Castle Creek, Broome Co., N. as Ace ct in Brook Trout Eggs For Sale. The Proprietors of Tront Grove Fish Ponds are taking great care to breed. from their largest anil best two and three year old trout. Every package of eggs guaranteed perfect, Fry yearlings and older troutin theirseason. Send for price jist to J. B. EDDY, Randolph, Catt. Co., N. Y. Octl1 ARTRIDGE BAGS, $1°5; GAME BAGS, $1; POWDER FLASKS, ‘5¢c.; SHOT POUCHES, 15c., at MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Qourt street, Brook'yn. LOOMING-GROVE PARK ASSOOIATION. One share in above association for sale ata very low price. The best Game Preserves in America. Trout, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing Address SPORT, this office, feb22.tf A VERY DESIRABLE ESTATE, either for Market gardening or general sporting purposes, at the South, will be leased to responsible parties for @ long or short term of years. Persone intending to locate in Florida will do well to investigate. Ag23m Address “SPORTSMAN,” this office. ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bongnht, sold and exchanged. C, 8, PHCK, 8 West Twerty- tifth street, New York. Sept27 ly 2 Fashionable Cards, no 2 alike, with name 10c, post paid. Gro. I. ReEp & Co., REREAD, eine ct4 ly URTIS & HARVEY and DUPONT GUN- POWDER at MARSTERS, 125 Naseau ptrect, New York, and 55 Court stvect, Brooklyn, HAMMOCKS Ane Hl j » FOR LAWNS anp EXCURSIONS } Tents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettles Rubber Blankets, Musquite . Nets, Lawn Settees, ete. Send for Illustrated Cireular, G. WERSTER PECK, Manufacturers’ Agents, 110 Chambers sty N.Y. jyo Folding Pocket Mosquito Bar. A most ingenious device for camping purposes. It is very light, easy to carry and can be put up or taken down in half a minute. Pronounerd by S1 orts men to be the most complete thing of the kind ever offered to the public. Price only $1.50. Lawn cov- ered, expressly for Florida travel,-$3.50. Sent post- paid on receipt of price. Liberal discount to the trade, A. A. COWING, Watkins, N. Y. W. HOLBERTON, 102 N assau St., N. ¥. Agent. IMPROVED Gaiter Pantaloons. : GAITERS and PANTALOONS “| combined, acuble thick up to the m thivh, the inner ply of heayy fal 'uck, heavily parafiined to ' eep Mi the legs dry. The most perfect | hape, and comfortable for riding y and walking. PRICES ; PECK Bein deieie na ee KaeES CPA $5 MUS HAN esos so odacer eae Prana) $9 And Corduroy ..e.2,scceess0-2- $10 T have now the best cordurey I eversaw. Tam getting up cheap Duck Suits. for $5 and $7. All my goods are made with the best linen thread, and I do not nee rivets to fasten the seams, bunt good, honest work instead, The trade supplied. Write for cireular, Geo. C. Henning, WASHINGTON CITY, RUSHTON’S HUNTING & PLEASURE BOATS AND CANOES, Octli 4t The LIGHTEST gporting boat in the world. Weicht, 25 pounds and upward. The smallest size will Garry two persons. Cedar siding, oak keel, etc., (do not fold up). CANOES, open or decked, weight 35 pounds to 60. lbs, Send stamp for new Mlustrated Circnlar. J. H. RUSHTON, Manufac- turer, Canton, St. Lawrence County, N. Y¥. Animal Portraiture. Gentlemen desirous of having their Horaes and Dogs paced will be gn ranteed an authentic and perfect likeness. Reference to editor of this paper. E. SANGUINETTH, P. O. Box 3,000, N. Y. FRANK SCHLEY’S SS rd Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Huating snd Shooting the Ameri¢an Partridee--Quails Ruffel Grouse—Pheasants, with directions for hand. ling the gun, hunting the dog, and +hooting on the wing. Price, $2. Liberal discount to the trade. To be had at book stores generally. Adiiress, Frank Schiey, OctZil Frederick City, Md, NFORCE is hereby giyen what Certificate No, 13; for two shares of stock of $500 each in the Forest and Stream Publishing Company, issued to the undersigned August 2, 1873, have been stolen, and all persons are hereby notified not to negotiate forthe same, as application has been made for the reissue of sgid certificate. Oct 4t SIMEON 4, ATKINSON, 240 FOREST AND STREAM. Mublisetions. LONC-RANCE RIFLE SHOOTING. A Complete History of the International Long-Range Matches, |873-|877—Com- plete Eicho Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N. KR. A. Etc., Ete. FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE a RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN.” Price 25 cents, NEw YorE. Published by the Forest and Stream Pab. Co. 1877. Bound Volumes Forest and Stream. HQGHTH VOLUME, NOW RBADY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, Acomplete set of the FOREST AND STREAM- seven volumes, bound handsomely in cloth—a yalu, able library for the spo.tsman—-can now be obtainen On annjieation to this office. BINDERS. Get your fine books bound. Art Journal bound uniform te London publishers’ style. Picturesque Aimerica, Art Treasury of Germany and England, Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, all illustrated works, music and magazines in the best styles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days ap ecquieed E. WALEER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED EXCLU- SLVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS’ EGGS. This magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo- gists, is now in its third volume. It isrepete with ail that is new or recent in Ornithology aud Oology, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birds and eggs. It is just the periodical for those makiug collections of birds and eggs for scientific examination, asits columns are constantly furuish- ing descriptions of the eggs of new and rare species, TuRMs—Forty cents a year, in advance. Speci- men copies and prospectuses only on receipt of stamp. Address, 8. L. WILLARD & CO., jeT Oneida st., Utica, N. ¥- REECH-LOADING IMPLEMENTS, at B : MARSTHERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street Brooklyn. aafes. HERRIN GS SA FES “The World’s Champions.” “CaIYL AYIA “Receryed Intemational kalibition awards: .:1851 New York........1853 Philadelphia....1876 London........ Paris............... 1867 Also awards of gold and silver medals. gassachussetts Charitable Mechanic Association, Boston, 1874; Franklin Institute, Phila- delphia, 1874; American Institute, New York, and many others. HERRING CoO., AFE AND LOCK MANUFACTURERS, 251 and 252 Broudway, N. Y. fishing Cackle. ee a ne COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. J, B. CROOK & CO., FISHING TACKLE. 50 -FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reduction. Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $16 cect eat Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12. “ i thing else in proportion, Goods sent C, Q, DB. to¢ etl are of the United States and Canadas, Gunpowder, ———— Sportsmen's Goods, Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. ' SPORTING BRANDS—Eureka, Continental, *‘ Border Rifle,” a ep and Warren Sporting Cannon and Mnsket, U. 8. Standard, The aboye can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELIL & SONS, corner of Wash- 10; 4 te Cornhill and Brattle street, Boston, Mass, y THE ‘HAZARD POWDER CoO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hazards **Hlectric Powder. Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 {coaree). Unsurpassed in point of strength and cleanliness, Packed in square canis- ters of 1 1b, only. HMazard’s “‘American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 3 (coarse). In 1 1b. canisters and 634 lb. kegs, BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN, FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, 3 WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifie.) The “ Oriental” powder is equal to any made; no expense is spared to make the best. BRANCH OFFICES, J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. Y Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Ill. C.J. Chapin, Agent, 218 Locust St., St. Lonis, Mo. ° Agencies in the principal cities in the United States. GUNPOWDER DEAD SHOT, NE PLUS ULTRA, TELEGRAPH, DUCK SHOOTING. The above celebrated Brands are manufactured by the AMERICAN POWDER CO., 233 State Street, Boston. GENERAL WESTERN AGENTS; BE. B. RAMBO, Chicago, Ill, FE. G. GODDARD, St. Lonis, Mo. M. Bare & Co., Cincinnati, 0. Oct tt N.Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency With the latest improved Newspaper Folding and Mailing Machines, No. 13 Spruce street. JAMES BRADY, Manager and Proprieter, ee eee eee eee ee SEE ——————————— aaa BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manfifactared only by G. W SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON. Hach arlicle—coat, trousers, vest and hat— heave the name and manufacturer's address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We make no discount except to the trade. We make but one quality, and that is the vmny Brest. The price of the: suit complete is $13, The suit consists of coat, trousers, yest, and choice of either cap with havelock, orjhat. The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. The color is thet known as ‘‘ dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in every way. OUR PATENT DECOYS have entirely superseded the old-fashioned cum- bersome, wooden decoys. The birds are hollow, and six of them occupy about the space of one wooden decoy. The Duck Decoys of all kinds are $12 per dozen; geese, $3 each; yellow leg, $425 per dozen; black breast plover, $3.75 per dozen; red breast ployer, $8.75 per dozen; golden plover, $3.75 per dozen; turnstone, chicken plover, etc,, $3.75 per dozen ; sandpipers, $3.50 per dozen. We are now making standing geese for field shooting. THE HUNTER’S TENT is made of tan-colored duck; light, easily trans- ported. Size, 7 ft. by8 ft. Price, $10 complete, made on the umbrella principle, folding into a neat roll 3 feet long. In the judges’ report at Philadelphia they were commended for excellence in every part. Very novel and practicable; adapted to all out-of-door purposes where lawn, beach, hunters and camp tents are used; quick folding; all sides strongly fortified; enables them to stand against wind andrain. Rev. I. B. Savage, of Albany, N. Y., who camps out in Florida in winter, and the Adirondacks in summer, writes this about the tents: ALBANY, July 31, 1877, Srkrs—I have just returned froma three-weeks’ camping expedition in the Adirondacks, and haye had the three tents boughtof you put tothe severest tests of exposure both as to wind and storm, and [ do most unbesitatiogly say they are the most com- plete thing of the kind I ever used. ist, They are easily put up or taken down. 2d. They are perfectly waterproof. 3d. They are a good height, and all the room i available, Our party asked for no b:tter, Tiiey were admired by all who saw them, atid one party insisted on buy- ing one of ours that was tospare. Rev. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn, und the Rey. Dy. Irwin, of Troy, both indorse what I say about your tent. With kind re- gardas, yours truly, F B. SavaGe. Tan-Colored Leather Pliable Waterproof Suits. in Shooting Goats, Jackets, Breeche®, Vests and Hats at following prices: Coats, $22; Breechcs, $15; Jackets, $18; Vests, $12. These form the most elegant shooting equipment known. They are indestructible. A yecent notica in the Formst AnD SrREAwr from a correspondent, says: Whenever a sportsman,-or eyen one who does not claim the distinction, finds a really good and useful article, it is no more than fair that he should let others have the benefit of his knowledge. For this reason we would call attention to the Tan-colored Leather Shooting or Fishing Suits, made by G. W. SIMMONS & SON, of Boston, Mass., the manufac- turers of the famous ‘Boston Shooting Suit.’ Isaw these goods advertised in your paper, and wrote to the parties for samples. J found the ma— terial as soft and pliable as a piece of kid. J tested it by soaking in water twelve hours, and found it as nearly waterproof as one could desire, and after dry- ing was happily eurprised to find it had not stiffened in the least, I have since then received a full suit— coat, vest and breeches—ordered by letter from measure taken by myself. The goods are splendidly ma” , well lined with flannel; in factI do not seehof they can be im- proved. My friends are unanimous ia their verdict that @, W. Simmons & Son’s leather goods cannot be ex- celled in quality or beaten in price, For every kind of sportamen’s goods address G. W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mass, Spartsmen’s Goods, Sportsmen WILL FIND “A FULL SUPPLY OF “TENTS, CAMP STOVES, AMMUNITION, FISHING TACKLE, HUNTING SUITS, Etc., Etc. AT THE SPORTSMEN’S EMPORIUM. SHELLS LOADED WITH GREAT CARE. W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau Street, corner of Ann. Second floor. Octi1 2 c.c, & B. ZETTLER, GUNSMITHS AND RIFLE GALLERY, 207 Bowery, New York, ‘Gale’s Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beach, Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used; are eight feet high, seven feet square at bottom, will lodge four persons ; can be set up or taken down and packed in five minutes, making sa bundle four feet long, of twenty-five pounds weight. The pole in two parts, is joined together by & brass tube. They &re wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and are the handiest.and cheapest tents extant. Samplea of goods and price list sent free, and the tent sent pee of price, or C.O, D, Prices from $10 to GALE & GO., Boston, Mass. GOOD’S OLL TANNED MOCUASINS, The best thing in the marke for hunting, fishing, canoeing snow-shoeing, ete. They are =— easy to the feet, and very =s™ juruble, Made to order in 2 variety of styles, and ‘ watranted the genwine Send for Winstrated circular, MARTIN 8 (Succes- artiela. HUTCHINGS, P. 0. Box 368, Dover, N. H. sor to Frank Geod. W, HOLBERTOW, 102 Nassau St., N. Y¥., Agent. THE '76 SHOOTING COAT. (PATENTED) The largest variety of Shooting and Sporting Garments, in the World. Send for Illustrated Catalogue, GEORGE C. HENNING, Washington City. Fels 22 ly. The Sportsman’s Note Book. Containing Diary, Blank Scores for Itifle, Glass Ball and Pigeon Shooting. Game - cores, hints and receipts Game Laws tor the principal States, eic. Bogardus & Holberton’s Rules for Glass Ball Shooting. By W. HOLBERTON, 102 Naxsan street, N. ¥Y. Sent post paid on 1eceipt of price, 5) cents, LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. Oet11 tf H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. ‘Trout Rods, fn) mounted, $30, formerly $50; other rods im proportin, Every tod bearing my name is Six strands from buit to extreme tip, aud mounteu with my © patent waterproof ferrule, and warranted against imper— fections in material aod workinenship. Any style of finikh, hexayoial or ronnd, a8 may be desired. Rods of Greenheurt, Ash, or Lance- wood, MADE TO ORDER, I was awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Reds, Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and rout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and handsomest Reels ever made. Full ineof FISHING TACKLE always on hand. Send for circular and price list, jeT B. GREENWOOD, Menufacturer of Aguaria Greenhouse and Aquarium Cement, and dealer in Fish Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, and aquaria stock of all descrip» tions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Houses, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail, Nos, 115 to18 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Murray St. New York, N. ¥. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Sporting Goods. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS & FISHING TACKLE, HUNTING AND at SUITS, CAMPING Bogardus’ Glass Ball Traps, $10.00; Glass Balls, per hundred, $2.40, Send $2.50 for our * Wasp revolver, 22 cal. T shot nickle-plate, warranted. Satisfaction guaranteed. i= Send Stamp for Catalogue, WASHBURN & CO., P.O. box 522, 66 JOHN STREET, N. Y. jeid, Publications, SECOND EDITION. — THE Sportsman’s Gazetteer AND GENERAL GUIDE,” WITH MAPS AND TLILUSTRATIONS, 896 pp., Price 83. Tinted Paper, 34 bound Morocco, $5; Tinted Paper, »Muslin, $4. BY CHARLES HALLOOK, EDITOR OF “ FOREST AND STREAM;” AUTHOR oF THE “FISHING TOURIST," “‘ CAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA,” ETO. NEW YORE: ‘FOREST AND STREAM” PUBLISHING CO. Sent by mail post paid on receipt of prive, This book ig a complete encyclopedia for sports- men. Ii gives every aportsmanlike method for cap- turing eyery known game anim, bird and fish in North America....It designates the proper charges for guns for each kind of game, the various kinds of decoys and blinds, and baits and tackle for the fish. «..-1t gives over 4,000 localities where game and fish may be found, specifies the game found in exch locality, the hotel accommodation, and the best Toute to get there....It describes 297 varieties of edible fish alone, that may be taken with the hook: 50 varieties of ducks; 50 varieties of snipe or Waders, and the different methons of shooting each. Eyery Kind of tug us d for sport is designated, and his points fo. oanch judgments fully given....I¢ is im itself the most convise, accurate, instructive, sensible and comprehensive work ever written upon the dogand his diseases, Any person ean adniinis- ter the prescriptions with perfect confidence in their fafety and efficiency....1t contains very useful recipes and remedies for wounds, bites, poisons, ill- | néss and emergencies of all kinds ; for cleaning, re- pairing and preserving every implement used for sport; for selection and use of every kind of boat employed by sportsmen, and a directory where to buy outfitting goods....It instructs in Taxidermy, and tells how to preserye and mount Specimens of anima's, birds and fish, Se INDCOCRSEMENTS. SPORTSMAN’s GAZETTEER —Geo. Bird Grinnell, of the Peabody Academy of Science, New Haven, writes: “I have to thank you for a copy of the Sportsman’s Gazetteer received duy before yester- day, Ihave delayed acknowledging it, in order thai I might be abte to speak intelligeutiy of its merits. I have looked it over somewhat carefully, and I must say that am delighted with it. It seems to be just the book that we have so long wanted in this coun- try—an Amtrican “Stonehenge” in tact. On the fishes you have surpassed yourself, and I am aston ished at the amomuit of material you have collected, and the happy methud in which you have treated the group, ‘The Dog and Diseases of the Dog are ad- mirably written, and wil! prove one of the most use- Tul of manuals for sportsmen. The Art of Fly Fish- ing, and the hints and iecipes are all that could be desired; in fact the book seems to be 2 com lete Success. J do not see how it can fail to | ave a very Jarge sale.” THE SPORTsMAN’s GAZETTEER,—The Gazette duly came to hand, and ty say that IT am delig! t2 With the book only faintly expresses my ajprecia- tionofit. How you have been able to gather so much yaluable matter together is almost a mystery tome. It certainly speaks well for ycur industry and knowlege of the ubjects discussed. For the Size and valuable 1ufprmation contained, the price, 1 think, is r-marka'iy lov, and I would not be with- out it for donble the price, Every sportsman anu everybody interested in sporting matters should haye @ copy, and [ s all take great pleasure in re- commending it to my army friends. Hi. C, Yarrow, M. D., U.S, A. THE GAZETTEER,—The Sportsman’s Gazetteer was duly received, and myself and many- our best judges in spurting literature have cr.tica'ly exam- ined the book, and all u ite in pronouncing it the most valuabie work ever issued from the press on Kindred subjécts. Iti=.a wonder to all how s0 much valuable information could be so inteliigently crowd- ed into 4 booK of its size. The task must have been yery great, bu! hes been accomplished in a remarka- bly concise, intelligent and pleasing manner. Hyery page demonstrates the fact that the author was a master of his subject. No sp rtsman or tourist can afford to be witout the book, and if ough’ to be, and no doubt will be, read generally hy the masses, and certainly by all interested in tie stndy of natu al hi: tory. Dx, D. OC. Esras. Lake City, Minn , Awg.1, 1577. DON?T FATI TO GET A COPY OF THE OCTOBER NUMBER Fur, Fin & Feather, CONTAINING THE New Game Laws of all the States and Canada, AND A COMPLETE LIST of HUNTING GROUNDS Besides a vast fund of Valuable Information and Entertaining Reading for those who nse either gun or rod, the whole forming a yolume of 190 lar, e0C- tavo pages. Price 50 cents. Can be had of all News Agents, Gun Stores, and dealers in Fishing Tackle and Sportsmen’s Goods, or will be mailed, postpaid, on receipt of price, by CHAS, SUYDAM, Publisher, 149 Chambers Street, N. Y. *,* Can be had at_the office of Forest and Stream, os, _ FOREST AND Sportsmen’s Ztoutes, TO SPORTSMEN: | THE PENNSYLVANIA RR. CO. Respectfully invite attention to the Superior Eacilities afforded by their lines for reaching most of the | TROTTING PARKS and RACH COURSES in the Middle States. ‘lhese lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difi- ; Culties and dangersvuf reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run oyer the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORTED without failure or injury. The lines of ‘Pennsylvani Railroad Company also reach the best localities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in all the principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BHD- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-Enown centers for Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, | Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST renowned forSALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN AND FEATHER. L. P, FARMER, Gen’l Pass, Agent= FRANK THOMSON. Gen’l Manager, Tebl{-tx and Still TONINGTON LINE, 4 FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST. REDUCED FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 38 North River, foot Jay St. at 5:00 PM, NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN Y. - Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices, State rooms secured at offices of Westc tt Express Com- any, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 333 Wash- ngton St., Brooklyn. _ PROVIDENCE LINE. Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rates, L, W. FILKINS, G, P, Agent, D.S. BABCOOK, Presa, CHICAGO & ALTON RAILROAD, THE ONLY DIREOT RAILROAD from Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicago to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN HVERYTHING. : SPORTSMEN will find splendid shooting on the line of this road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, uail, etc. Connects direct at Kansas City with the ansas Pacifis Railroad for the great Buffalo and An- telope range of Kansas and Colorado. Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Sportsmen. JAMES CHARLTON, General Passenger Agent, Ghicago, Tip TROUT FISHINC! The Wisconsin Central Railroad THROUGH TO LAKE SUPERIOR. EXCURSION TICKETS from Chicago tu Ashland and return for $20 are sull at 63 Clark street, or the C, M. and St. Paul, Madison Street Depot, Chicago ; also at low rates from Milwaukee. Dogs, gung and camp equipage taken free. ; The points of attraction to sportsmen on this ‘Forest aud Stream ” route are Menasha (Doty Island) for bass fishing; Butternut Creek and Lake for muscalonge; the many branches and lak s of the Flambeau and Chippewa which teem with lass, pike and pickerel, never till this season fished by sportsmen. Between Silver Creekand Ashlawd ail are trout streams, and many others cau be easily reached along the shore from Ashland or Bayfield, while rock fishing and trolling in the Bay affurds ex- cellent sport. , 3 The new hotel-at Ashland, the ‘'Chequamegon,” will be opened in July, Meantime there is accom- wodatiou at the Smailer houses. Steamers from Ashland to aii Lake Ports, HENRY PRATT, General Ticket Agent, jy53m- Milwaukee, Wis, Sportsman’s Route. 3ANADA, SOUTHERN RAILWAY Dirett Connections at Buffalo with New Yor ‘entral and Erie Railway. At Detroit, with Michigan Central Railroad. At Toledo, with Toledo, Wabash aud Wester tailroad, DOGS CARRIED FREE sud given special attention, THROUGH CARS—FAST TIME AIR LINE—STEEL RAILS, FRANK E. SNOW, G. P. & T. Agent. Detroit. CROSSMON HOUSE. ALEXANDRIA BAY, JEFFERSON CoO., N. ¥. C, CROSSMON & SON, Proprietor: ‘HIS HOUSE, RECENTLY REBUILT AN] elegantly furnished, is now open for visitor. {t is located m one of the most delightful places iy the Thongand Tsianis regicn, commanding an ex tensive view of the St. Lawrence and the Islands, and offers every facility for the comfort and enjoy- ment of guests. Outtits for boating. hunting and fishing parties. Steamers for the bay connect at Clayton with the Uticaand Black River Railroad, and at Cape Vincent with the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad. apl2-6m 4 STREAM, +f Sportsuien’s Hontes, Syportémen’s Bautes, Fall River Line, FOR BOSTON AND THE “EAST, MAMMOTH PALACE STEAMERS The best aud most direct route to the Fishing and Hunting resor s of Cape Cod, and Rangeley, and Moosehead Laks, ec. ’ Tickets for sale at all principal hotels and ticket ofiices, .< A Steamers leave New York Daily at 5P. 1. (Sundays, July 1 tu Sept. 2. Inclusive) from 28 North River, foot of Murray street. BORDEN & LOVELT, Agents, GEO. L. CONNOR, Gen’! Pass’r Agent. ji-3t FOR FLORIDA OR THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA - JACKSONVILLE, ST, AUGUSTINE, SAN FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermediate landings on SI’. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent. Philadelphia and Southern Mail 8. 8. Co., 416 South Delaware Avenue, Fhila, De 14-1y ““The Bermudas.” OW A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout (0 deg. The elegant British Steamships ‘‘ Bermuda,” and “Oamina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies. For full information apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y. wa Dec2ity. we ONG ISLAND RAILROAD. JULY 23, 1897. Ferryboats leave James’ Slip, N. Y., thirty min- utes. and from Thirty-fourth street, B RB , fifteen minutes previous to departure of trains. No boats from James Slip after 7 p.m, On Sundays from Thirfy-fourth’street only, Trains leave Long Island City, Hunters Point. as follows; For Greenport, Sag Harbor, Riverhead, and intermediate stations, at 8:44. 9:08 4. m., 3:30, 4:06 Pp. um. SUNDAYS from Brooklyn at 4:30 A. M, . For Patchogue, ete., at 9:63 4. m., 2:00, 4:45, 5:23, 6:03 Pp. wm. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. or. | For Babylon, etc., at 7:30, 8:44, 9:03, 11:30 a. M., 2:00, 4:24, 4:45, 5:23, 6:03 Pp. m. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. w., 6:35 P. uw. For Port Jefferson, ete., at 10:00 a. mM., 3:30, 5:05 p.m. SUNDAYS, 9:30 4. a. For Northport, ete., 10:00 A. ar., 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 >. mw. SUNDAYS, 9:80 a. M., 4:30 P uw For Locust Valley, Glen Cove, etc., 8:44. 11:30 A, M., 2:00, 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 p.m, SUNDAYS, 9:30 A. w., 6:30 P. or. For Merrick, ete., at 7:30, 8:44, 11:30 A. M., 2:00, 4:24, 5:28, 6:08, 7:00 P, at. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. MW; 6:85 P. ML. »For Rockaway Beach, ete., 9:00. 10:20, 11:30 A. at, 1:30, 2:00,3:30, 4:24. 5:05, 5:48 p.w. 7:00 Pox, to Far Rockaway only. SUNDAYS, 9:15, 10:00, 11:00 A. o., 1:30, 3:10, 6:30 P. at. 6:35 to Far Rockaway only. For Creedmoor, at 7:40, 9:03. 9:20, 11:03 a. o., 1:33. 3:00, 4:20. 5:0), 5:40, 7:04 2 a On SA TURE DAY nights only at 12:01 4.1. SUNDAYS at 9:27 A. M.. 4:30 P, aor, For Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Great Neck, Garden City, Hempstead aud intermediate stations,see small time tables aud Time Cards BE principal hotels aud under-meutioned ticket offices. ; Ticket offices in New York at Jumes’ Slio and 34th street ferries, at the offices of We-tcott’s Long Island Express Co, 7 Park Placa, 785 Broadway, 942 Broa?way. Gra: d Ventral Depot, 49d st.; in Brooklyn, 233 Washington st, ; in Brooklyn, E. D. 79 Fourth street. By purchasing tickets at any of the nbove offices; baggage can he checks? -rom residence to destination. inyl 8m St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn Railway. QUICKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing and conneeting with all East and West ines in Towa, running through some of the finest hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Dacks, Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quuil. Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of. Reduced rates om parties of ten or moré upon application to Generat Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids, CT. IVE . EF. WINSLOW, f General Manager, +*- oa e BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE. |! | [ T HE “FISHING LINE.” Brook Trout,Grayling ana Bliaek Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN, PIA Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. (Mackinaw, Grand Rapids & Cincinnati Short Ling.) Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a spoon in. the waters of the Grand Triverse Region will come again without solicitation. A/l other lovers of the Rad are inyited to try these waters, wherein The fish named above, as also Muscnlonge, Pike and Pickerel, abound. In no other streams east of the Rocky Mountaing is the famous American Grayling found in such numbers. : Brook Trout enson opens Many ist. Grayling Season opens June Ist. The sportsman can redagily send trophies of his skill to his friends cr.**Club’ at home, as ice fox Packing fish can he had at many points, Take your family with you. The scenery of the North Woods and lakes is very Keantiful. The airis pure, dry, and bracing. The climate peculiarl y beneficial to those suffering with hay fever ang asthma. The Hotel Accommodations, while plain, are, &8 a rule, good, far surpassing the average in coun tries new enough to afford the finest of fishing, On andefter June lst Round Trip Excursion Tickets sold to Points in Grand Traverse Region, and attractive train facilities offered to tourists and sportsmen ; alse, on and after duly 1» , Mackinaw and Lake Superior Excursion Tick ts. Dogs, Guns, and Fishing Tackle Carriel Free at owner’s risk, Camp Cars for Fishing Parties and Families at low rates. Itis our aim to make sportsmen feel] ‘at home" on thisroute. For Tourists’ Guide, containing full in- formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &c., and acen— rate maps of the Fishing Grounds, send to Foresz’ AND STREAM office, or address J. H. PAGE, G. P. & T. A., Grand Rapids. Mich, A, HOPPE, Eastern Passenger Agent, 116 Market Street, Philadelphia, EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINE, BOUND FROOK ROUTE, FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA. Leave New York for Trentin and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 11:30 A. M_, 1:30, 3:3", 5:30, 12 P. w., and atd P.M. for Trenton. Leave Philadeiphia from station Narth Penn:yl- vania Railroad, Third and Berks strécts, at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30.4. Mt, 1:39, 4:15, 5:20, 12 e. M, Leave Trenton for New York at 1;20, 6:35, S:05, 10:15 A, M., 12:15, 2:10, 4:55, 6:05 P. M. Pullman Drawing Room Car: are attached to the 9:30 A. M., 1:30, 5:30 P. M. trains from New York ; te the 7:30, 9:30 A. M., 1:30 P. wf. trains from Philad elphia,, and Sleeping Cars to the 12 o’vlock midnight trains: from both New York and Philadelphia, SUNDAY TRAINS—Leave Ney York and Phils- delphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30,12 P.M. Leave Treaton at 10:20 a. M,, 8:19 PL Mw, Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos 429: and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all uillacs of the Erié Ruilway in New York and Brooklyn, ane at No.4 Court street, Brooklyn. Baggag: checked from residence to de-tinatinn, Septis ly H. P BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Agen> GREAT SOUTHERN Freight & Pass’nger Line, VIA | Charleston S. C, The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 3 o’-loeck P. M. From Pier - 29, N. R. CITY OF ATLANTA, CHAMPION, Capt. M.S. Woodhall, Capt. R. W. Lockwooae- GULF STREAM, G. W. CLYDR, Capt. S. Crowell. Capt. Ingraham, The above steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the convenience of passengers, and are un- rivalled on the coast for Safety, Speed an Comfort, Close Connections at Char‘eston wth the favorit= and well-known Plorida packets, DIGPATOR, Capt. Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt. Scott. for FERN \N_ DINsa, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENTERPISE, MBELONVILLE and all points in Florida. EXCURSION TICKETS AT REDUCED RATES. t=" Insurance to destination ONE-HALF OF ON i R CENT. Goods forwarded free of Commission. Passage tickets and Bills of Lading issued and Signed ab the office of JAMES W. QUINTARD & Co., Agents, No. 177 West Street, cor. Warren, or W. P. CLYDE & CO,, No. tj Bowling Green. Through Freight Tariifs, Passage Tickets by sil routes aud to all points in the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained at the offices of BENTLEY D. HASELL, General Agent, Great Sonthern Freight Line, 317 Broadway. EW HAVEN, HARTFORD. corner of .Thomos street. Octll 3m N IRD, SPRINGFIELD, it AND THE NORTH, The new an? e’egant ste*mer GC. H. NORTHAM, leaves Pier 25, East River, dai y (Sundays exceyited. at 3P.M, Pussengers to No-th and East at 12 p. M, NIGHT LINE—The CONTINENTAL leaves New York at 11 P, M., arriving in New Hayen in time for the early morning trans. Merchandise forwarded by daily express freigit train from New Haven though to Massachnueetts, Vermont, Western New Hampsh re, Northern New York and Canada. Freig it received until 5 P.M. RICHARD PECK, General Agent. | De Gen, Passenger Azsut. mation given .Joflice, 197 Greenwich St., New York Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest Waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun- try. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb’a: Island, and points on the Peninsula. City Point, James’ Itiver, Currituck, Florida, and the mountain- ous country of Virginia, Tennessee, ete, Norfolk. Steamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; @e, Mindiz au Kriday+ oP M. Foti infor- sep 25 1y¥ 242, THREE BARRELED Breech-Loading Guns. | (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) A new feature in the.Sporting Line. Forms a light and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, gine to sportsmen the very thing so often wanted all kinds of shooting. J PRICES, Three barrel. $75 to $250. Bouble barrel shot guns. Damascus barrel, $50 to $200, Twist barrel, $35. SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER & CO,, Syracuse, N. Y, Sportsman's Depot. (ESTABLISHED 1856.) First premium at World’s Fair at New York and Centennial Exhibition. i = J iON ae a res JOHN KRIDER, N. E. Cor. Second and Walnut Sts., Phila. GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, Fishing Tackle, Rods, Reels, Lines, Hooks, Flies, Leaders, Snosde eu Bait, Fly Books, te. iC. f= Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies Made te Order. ALSO F “ Krider’s?” Celebrated Center Enamel Split and Glued Bamboo Rods. Th Birds’ Eggs and Birds’ Skins in Great Varieties— Taxicermy in allits branches. Spratt’s Patent Dog Repairing of all kinds. Biscuits, E. THOMAS, JR., GUNS, PISTOLS, SPORTING GOODS, 174 South Clark Sireet, Chicago, Il. Tiga THE NEW AMERICAN Breech-Loading Shot Gun For close hard shooting excels allothers. Price $iT, Send for circular. Duck guns, extra heavy, a speci- aity. HYDE, SHATTUCK & CO., Mirs., Hatfield, Mass. Septé 6m. COMPLETE OUTFITS FOR CAMPING. SHOOTING, AND FISHING. Fine fishing and shooting tackle, camp stoves, Jeather, rubber and canyas goods and suits for gportsmen. Tents, portable boats, moccasins, etc. AGENTS FOR THE FOX GUNS. The best and strongest A verican guns yet made. Sole agent for the celebrated McBride flies, Hol- berton’s fly rods, black bass and trout flies, and full length fly books; Purdy’s glass ball traps and bull’s- eye balls, etc. Seni ten cents for illustrated cata- logue, with rules for giass ball shooting, and hints on camping, shooting and fly-fishing for trout and black bass. W. HOLBERTON, P. 0. Box 5,109. 102 Nassau street, N, Y, * Aug2s tf. Amusements, Ete. Zoological Garden. FAIKMCUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, Gpen every day. A large collection of Living Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. Admission 25 cents; children under twelve, 10 cents, jan6 ly mar4-ly FOREST W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. First Prize Medal and Diploma, awarded at the Centennial Exhibition, for excellence of workmanship and ma- Inedium grades. Their New Patent. Triplex Leyer Grip Action and Com- pensating Lump. The attention of = Sportsmen is requested to the above new action. Its superior strength and solidity impars greatly improved Shooting powers. Hard hitting be- ing the desideratum required, is ob- tained by this powerful gun. Prices of the New Triplex Lever Grip, $175, $225 to $400. Marked the Triplex 10-bores extra. Our highest grade is as usual NY Inarked the PREMIER QUALITY [Extract from FoREST AND STREAM, New York, December 26, 1876, Contributed by one of the Judges of Awards of Guns at the Centennial;} «This action (The Triplex Lever Grip) combines in the highest degree strength and simplicity, and mu rapidly secure the favor of al who test {ts merits, <: ¢ 4 aa “ COMPENSATING LUMP. Strongly recommended. It is inyaluable, and should be ordered on every gun. Costs apont$l0 extra. Choke-bores, medium or full. Our guns to be had of the principal deaglers in the trade only. PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England, DON’T PASS THIS. BY. STODDARD'S CARTRIDGE-LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING ALL OTHER New Style Hunting TOOLS AND FOR ALL SHELLS. Length, 444 inches ; weight, 10 ounces, and nickel-plated. Price, 8G. Recommended by FOREST AND STREAM AND RopD aND Gun, Boone, Recapper, Will Wildwood, Ira A. Payne, and others. Liberal Gi:count to the trade. Send postal order to ke é C. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock box 192, Washington, D. C. TO SPORTSMEN IN CENERAL! Headquarters Bohemian Class Works, 214 PEARL STREET, NEW YORK. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED, __ The Bohemian Glass Works having made a specialty nf the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and haying facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, have secured the service of that well-knowu Sporisman, ERA A, PAINE, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, which we hold the exclusive right to make ancl Sell. In offering this new ball to the public it will require very little introduction, as in no instance where it < ae exhibited has it failed to take the place of al! others, and is to-day the only perfect substitute for a bird in use. : Every ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300 or boxes of 500. S nd for price list. We intend offer ng special inducements to the trade. Capt. Bogardus’ Patent Class Ball Trap and Rough Balls. These Traps and Balls patented by Bogardus and used by him many thousand times, proves them to be just what is wanted by all SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND AMATEURS. THE PATENT ROUGH BALL—The only Ball that will break sure when hit by shot. Use none but the best, Hyery ball marked. Patented April 10, 1877; Traps, March 13, 1977. : Geo. E. Hart & Co., NEWARK, N. J, Pai EA terial in their Premier Quality and | Sportsmen's Goods. W. H. HOLABIRD, } : Manufacturer of \Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, | Valparaiso, Ind. Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat, Vest, Pants and Cap, $10. No. 1 Shooting Coats, water- | roof and Orst-class in every particular, semi_by mail, post-paid, $6. Holabird’s New Game Baz; weigha 12 A The most convenient and coolest garment 3 er offered to Sportsmen. Cun be used in place a eceat; room for 50 shells and 75 snipe or quail; by mi sXe Care py olabird’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fi shells; simple and admirable toe boat shooting ; $2.50. Fine Linen, Corduroy and Pustian suits made to order in the neatest and most desirable style. Send 25 cents fer my. book on Dog Break and catalogue of goods. Money refanded If not satisfied, W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind, Ask your gan dealer for Holabied’s goods. Ve THOMSON’S jy12 tt SS SS Send above measurement with ouatlin of fvot stand- ing, LACED, UNLACED, Has all the benefits of Top Boots, and ease and comfort of Laced Shoes, Watertight to the top. Send address for descriptive card. ' THOMSON & SON, P. O Box 1,016. 801 Broadway, N.Y. Thos. W. Sparks, TRADE SUPPLIED. HUBER & MER WIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. We call the attention of the fraternity to the above trap, claiming to be the ne plus ulira. Xv combines. compactness With durability, and is arranged, by s& swivel on the bed-plate, to throw @ ball in any direction or at any elevation un- Known to the shooter, a screen prevent- ing his seeing the direction in which the trap is set. _ ‘The spring, as the cut will show, is made of a steel rod or wire, bent spirally at the point of attachment, thus receiving the concussion its entire length, and pre- yenting breakage. PRICE $10, FOR SALE BY = BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, | SS 337 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. This certifies that I have used every trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, for durability and perfection of its operation, superior to them all, and take pleasure in recommending aa Champion” to sporting clubs and mytfriends. (Signed) IRA A, PAINE, Aug8 ly . 4 THE GREEN GUNy has the simplest and strongest snap-action Inmade, The proportions and finish, the shootirg qualities for penetration | == and pattern, are not ex- celled. Can hore to make any pattern order- ed, froma eylinder toa full choke. Muzzle-loaders altered o breech-loaders, with zame action a8 ne guns. Barrels bored ta) shoot close and strong. rain St, Rocuester, N. ¥. ug3d hee GREAT NEW YORK AQUARIUM, Broad- | price ¢45, Re-boring and repairing breech-loading shot-guns done promptly and Ju the Very a aa way and 35th street. Open daily from 9 A. M. fo | 40P.u. Beautiful Tropical Fishes and Anemoués, Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians, Twelve Beals, sea lions, 15 sharks, 40 blow fishes, 6 ell-benders, and thousands of other curious marine creatures. Prof. Young, Marvelous yentriloqnist. Miss Lubin in submarine performances. Delightiul orchestral concerts. Feeding the animals and flahes and other entertaiments. Coney Island Aquarium now open for the summer. nere Send for new vrice list to CHARLES GREEN, 3 West CO. M. BRENNAN, | UNION SQUARE HOTEL, OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON & MONONGAHELA, | \ A. J. DAM & SONS, Proprietors. UNION SQUARE, Corner isth Street, New York. 40 South Olark Street, Chicago. ‘ Shot & Bar Lead | MANUFACTURER. Office 121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Magic Lanterns and Stereopticaas. E & H. T. ANTHONY & CO,, 591 Broadway, « N. Y., opposite Metropolitan, Stereoscopes and Views: Graphoscopes, Chromos and Frames ; Albums, Photographs of Celebrities, Photographic Transparencies, Oonvex Glass, Photographic Ma- terials, Awarded First Premium at Vienna and Philadelphia. Sportsmen's Headquarters FGR WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. dce2s Cntfits for yachting. The camp or -field & Specialty. Olives by the case, gallon or bottle, THOS. LYNCH, Imporver, 99 NASSAU S8T., Bennett Building, New York. Septe7 tf Painting. PAINTING. = EVERY ONE THEIR OWN PAINTER, 50 Per Cent. Saved. We are manufacturing a very fine Pure ag mixed Paint, mixed in such a manner that any ordi- nary stable or farm hand can make as good a job painting as a painter can with paint mixed in the ol@ way. This is because our paint does not set quick, and thus show marks ofthe brush. We sellit lower than materials can be boughtin the ordinary way, and pay freight in certain sized orders. y Any gentleman wishing to paint up his buildings at smal capes had better write, and have sent free our book. : Address 260 Front street, INGERSOLL PAINT Oe edit Terms, Four Dellars a Foaret Ten Cents a Copy. QO S_ AMERICAN SS ae SES = S SSI 1G RSS. S —— — —_ SPORTSMAN’S NEW YOR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1877. Wt JOURNAL. ~ \ ET Volume 9.—No. 13. No. 111 Fulton St, N. ¥. For Forest and Stream and Rod aiid Gun, AUTUMN. BY T, §. VAN DYE#: ING not to me of blushing Spring, With birds, and lambs, and bees, and flowers: Nor of the charms that pleasures ting O’er rosy Summer's dragging hours. i Give me those calm and halcyon days, That mourn around dead Nature's bier, When Recollection softly plays O’er sports of many a banished year. Those sweet and peaceful smoky days, That seem as if life’s toils were done; Wien struggles down with softened rays, Through dreamy haze, the bloody sun. Or e’en when dark the sky doth scowl], And Winter's scouts o’errun the land, And Boreas, with blustering howl, Springs to the elements’ command. ‘Give me the wood-bound stubble field, Where oft I’ve fi und the little quail, Where oft the double shot hath pealed Across his airy, buzzing trail, Give me the saddened, tattered wood, With crimson yine and tangled briar, Where oft, with throbbing heart, I’ve stood While grouse or woodcock shunned niy fite. Give me the brown and brushy dingle, The marsh, the prairie, or the plain, Where oft I've felt my being tingle With mighty expectation’s strain. ‘Give me the little rush-fringed lake, Where thick the stately wild rice springs, Where eft the very air doth shake Beneath ten thousand Tushing wings. Give me the mountain’s shaggy side, In rich and varied colors bright, Where antlered beanty loves to hide, And disappear with crashing flight. With gems like these is Autumn graced; With gold is fringed its darkest cloud; Oases cheer its desert waste ; And diamonds sparkle on its shroud. << For Forest and Stream. AA Summer on the Lower St. — Lawyence. FTER a pleasant but commonplace journey from Boston to St. Johns, and thence by the new inter-colonial rail- road toward the Bay of Des Chaleurs, we find ourselves lo- ated for a few days at Dan Frazer's noted resort for salmon : fishers, on the beautiful dark-green Metapedia. The hotel, which hardly deseryes the name of such in view of its indif- | ferent board and accommodations, is, at the time of my arriv- : al, well filled with angling tourists from all parts of the Do- minion and the United States, including even the outlying islands of the Bermudas, which had sent a creditable deputa- tion from its resident garrisoned officers. Iam free to confess toa tinge of shame and mortification at my ignorance when hearing here discussed all around me by everybody the mi- nute details and merits pertaining to the craft of an angler who, disdaining the sportive sea trout, reserves the salmon for his special gratification. The Silyer Doctor, the Fairy, Jock Scott and other appellations are bandied about here in the fame positive manner as different species of game birds, only ‘with this difference, that in the latter we deal with a mass of ‘animated feathers of typical indivisibility, while in the former we merely allude to bits and tinsels of gaudy colored feathers and silk, which change about as often in pattern as the fancy of these makers dictates. Salmon fishing is a privileged pastime, requiring a round Outlay of means, an exceptional outfit and ready access to the tather circumscribed geographical area in which this fish oc- curs. But few of the many devotees to field and aquatic sports can really afford to indulge in this specialty,"since the gear needed for it is expensive and not serviceable in the cap- bere of any Other fish, Exclusively constructive rods, reels, ‘ines and flies, if complete, could hardly be purchased for less than a hundred and fifty dollars, which would be but the smaller half of the bill, since the lease of good streams ranges as high as a thousand dollars for a short summer season. Goy- ernment permits at established rates of one dollar per day can, however, be readily obtained at any one stream owned by the crown; but success in these is apt to be poor, as their privi- leses are open to all comers. Such is the case at the mouth of | the Restigouche and the Metapedia, two of the most notable salmon bearing rivers emptying their floods into the wide em- bouchure of the majestic St. Lawrence River. The fishing on them is rather fair‘at the beginning of the season when sal- mon commence their ascent, and continues so until about be- ginning of July, when the lessened amount of rainfalls causes the graduai shrinking and consequent heating of their waters, which, to suit the fish, must have a certain degree of coolness. He then forsakes all shallow rapids and regovts to deep pools, where, when calms and weather favor, he may be seen lying motionless in solid banks, resembling rather a dark vein betrays its mature by an occasional splash or a slight move- meni of the tails or part of the ever restless members. At this time they grow, generally speaking, indifferent to the tempting, trailing, gaudy titbits of feathers, so cunningly hid- ing the barbed dangers lurking in their midst, from the angler’s well tempered hook, A few may take a notion from time to time to rise up from the luxurious coolness of their deep en- vironment to take, as-it were, a cursory glance at affairs above, or of satisfying merely their curiosity, after which they lazily descend, to the great mortification of the angler, who has spent many weary hours in the painstaking, patient pas- time of casting his fly to the utmost limits of the dark pool, which bears his birch canoe with its usual complement of two expert boatmen. It is evident that the desire to replenish his empty stomach is not the ruling motive of this sportive habit, of the fish, since he does thrive literally upon nothing at all from the time that it ascends the streams for spawning pur- poses until his return back to the sea, which happens between the months of May and September. At the end of his summer journey, he resumes once more his predatory habits, and prefers eyen the worm of the rustic pothunter to the sportsman’s fly, which offers no promising nourishment in his emaciated condition. He is at that time too poor to serye as an object of legitimate sport. There are several excellent pools close to the Metapedia tavern. These are formed by the excavating tendency of rushing waters, when checked in their onward flow and turned into a rotating move- ment, The angler often finds himself in luck at these chosen spots, and may take, withina few hours, a half a dozen or more of his silyery prey, averaging on these streams the notable weight of fourteen pounds, His expenses, however, are commensurate with his gratification, and exczed vastly those of the man of gun, since board and the hiring of help cannot be had for less than seven dollars per day, all extra luxuries excluded. Neither is salmon fishing, royal as the fish may be, the par excellence royal sport, the exclusive privilege and reward of ripe experience, and the well earned knowledge of the habits of the fish, The pastime, in fact, is becoming fast a fayorite recreation of the merest tyros, ladies included, who never even aspired to a fair share of profes sional honors enjoyed by the sterner sex. Lady Dufferin manages to capture in the most approved style as many salmon as most of the successful and experience- ed anglers, and that these honors are fully shared by some of her lady friends. The sport is now reduced, by means of suitable canoes and the help of efficient boatmen, to an ordinary enjoyment. It is these, not the augler himself, who select the best localities where a successful cast may be made. Neither is there any necessity of enduring fatigue and toil, wading of the streams, or leaping dexterously from rock to rock, as in the case of brook trout fishing, where foaming, seething waters, yawning between huge slippery boulders impart the additional spicy flayor of possible mishaps oreven danger to life. Nothing of the sort is apf to happen here; the roomy, dry and clean canoe, manned by two trustworthy, experienced men, and moored within hail of the tavern, awaits your pleasure. The boatman, who is mostly of more or less alloyed Indian extrac- tion, does take care of everything, sees to all of the gear and eyen to the safe landing of the fish itself after his exhausting strugele against the wiry strength of the plaited line, wiich holds an inexorable strain upon him from the time that he ” took a fatal notion to the feather at its end? Thus it happens of the rocky river bed, than the even, living phalanx, which I an assured that | often that any beginner chancing to be on the right spot may have better success than the most expert angler, no matter how much the latter may boast-of his experence and technical skill. r Nearly all of the streams falling into the broad basin of the lower St. Lawrence abound in salmon. Their number has of late somewhat increased, as the laws regulating their capture are rigidly enforced. Their size, however, varies in different waters. The Restigoucke and the Cascapedia boast of the largest fish, while the Nepissiguit, Metapedia and Natashquan rank below inaverage. The government controls the lease, and appoimts wardens to all, streams which are not rented to pri- vate parties. Their duties consist in warning off or arresting all intruders. A uniform tax of one dcllar per day entitles all comers to the privilege of fishing for salmon. Accurately col- lected statistics show an annual amount of fish taken in each stream, along with their average, and would afford the most condensed and truthful information concerning the points, in- dispensable to all whose time and means permit to induige in the sport. Along with these valuable hints we find kere and there cropping out, curious relics of ill-founded prejudices, as evidenced in printed suggestions toward a more efficient pro- tection of salmon and trout against their enemies. The king- fisher is singled out as one of the most conspicuous, and a pre- mium upon each head is recommended as an efficient check of the supposed hayoc which the young fry of salmon suffers by that bird. It is true that the kingfisher is a common sight along all of the streams, and also that he follows strictly the avocation de- noted by his name. But the daily amount of fish consumed by each bird cannot be of any weight, when considering the problem of effective protection. It would be well, also, to inquire into the particular species which serve the kingfisher as ~ his usual food, and the inquiry could only be satisfactorily an. swered by accurate examination of the remains found in the stomachs of a dozen or more of these birds. It is more than probable that he preys less upon the young fry of salmon and trout than upon suckers and other sluggish, stationary fish which he could capture more easily than the other, which would be more likely to offer difficulties by reason of their natural restlessness, great swiftness and their habit of conceal- ing themselves under rocks wr the whirling eddies of deep pools near cascades. The conspicuousness and the name of of the bird are probably responsible for assigning to him the greatest share in the annual destruction of fish, and the mis- take in overlooking far more efficient and dangerous enemies. A kingfisher probably weighs from four to five ounces, and raises afamily of from five to seven young, for which he provides. Although conspicuous, they are far from being numerous, since each bird controls a separate fishing ground of h’s own, from which he keeps all other intruders. The great noise and chat- ting resulting from frequent encounters with them have prob- ably led many superficial observers to the error of making ex- aggerated estimates of their numbers, whereas five pairs a mile would probably be an unusual surplus on any stream. Tt would seem that if birds are chiefly injurious to the trout and salmon, that the kingfisher cannot be held alone responsi~ ble for the great annual destruction inflicted upon them. They encounter far more dangerous enemies in the sheldrake and cormorant. - We meet the former frequently in the summer along the streams and inland lakes, upon which they raise their numerous, voracious brood of young. It would be difii- cult to think outside of the Colynibie of a bird more admira- bly adapted for the capture of the finny tribe, with their slimy, slippery bodies, than the family of the Mergansers, of which the so-called sheldrake forms a common species, They are expert swimmers, being slim in body and of broadly webbed toes, with plenty of power and little resistance to overcome. The wonderful plasticity of their throat enables them to swallow any fish, even crosswise, though the same should be provided with unyielding dorsal fins, as in the case of the rock bass, Ié is questionable if outside of the above named groups and the old wife (7arelda glacialis) there is any other bird capable of remaining so long under water in their diying excursions. Their digestive powers are enormous, and it would not be hazarding an exaggeration, but what they are capable of cap- turing and absorbing daily half of their own weight, which eannot be less than two pounds or above, in full grown birds, Counting in of their brood of from seyen to eleyen, which re- quire the same amount of food in proportion to their size, we can form an estimate of the damage inflicted by these birds > 244 FOREST AND STREAM. upon fish of all kinds, including tlose. which escape the occa- sional dart of the kingfisher. A glance, ton, at the means of the latter to capture its prey, as compared with those of the voracious merganser, will afford additional point to the argument. In the one we view a smooth spear-shaped like beak, necessitating, to be serviceable, ex- remely favorable Combinations for pinning aud securing its prey, while the saw-like, relentless grasp of the narrow beak of the other could make incalculable, neyer-failing havoc. I have singled out these birds, as their geographical dis- tribution isvery general, beg resident breeders of all streams of eastern North America, from the shores of Labrador to the wooded retreats of the mountains of Pennsylvania. But the visitor to the Gulf of 8t. Lawrence cannot fail to notice, also, here and there a less active hut even more voracious enemy of the salmon in the cormorant, the proverbial synmibollism of all aquatic voraciousness. ‘There is a curiously-shaped rock near the eastern extremity of the Province of Quebec, called, from its appearance, the rock of Perce. The little town near it is named likewise, and is a convenient station of the Gulf Port steamers running regularly between Quebec and Halifax. Ro- mantic Gaspe, with its beautiful fiord-like bay, is but if teen miles north of it, and thus adds to the desire of any tourist to the Gulf of the St. Lawrence to linger a few days where so many attractions compensate for this judicious out- lay of time. Perce Rockis but a few hundred yards from the main land, and stands out like a conspicuous landmark in bold relief to the straight outlines of the main shore. Tt is formed of almost perpendicularly tilted scheists of gray- ish slates, and has a flat square top, which may be owing to the vast denudation which has affected this whole region on the grandest possible scale. This top has been for ages the chosen breeding ground of the great common cormorant and other large colonies of sea gulls, which seem to live harmo- niously with their yoracious neighbors. The rock rises perpen- dicularly, is inaccessible by nature and additionally so by spe- cial local laws forbidding its ascent, and enacted to prevent possible catastrophes or the disturbing of the breeding grounds of these birds. They must be both an instructive and charm- ing sight to the lessees of the great salmon rivers Dartmouth, York and St. John, which empty their floods fifteen miles irom this spot into the basin of Gaspe. There seems to be or- ganized a regular system of fish transportation between the hungry broods on thisrock and the upper course of these rivers, as even human ingenuity could not desire better. at Gaspe may see every morning as unfailing as time, cormor- ant after cormorant flying up stream, fo return at intervals loaded down'to-the utmost with fish for their hungry young, after having, of course, enjoyed themselves to the utmost the liberal banquet spread before them by the myriads of quickly srowing salmon, which abounds here in spite of theseimmense inroads upon its successful increase. If in turn I mentally ealculate upen the relative amount of fish needed to sustain a cormorant and his full-grown family, if Ithink of the clouds of birds I saw rising up from the rock, when the captain of the steamer fires a gun to afford his passengers the luxury of this interesting sight, it seems to me that a premium upon the head of the cormorant may prove a better protection to the salmon fry than suggestions toward the extirpation of the kingfisher, our lively, chattering, enlivening denizen of the monotonous solitude of mountain streams. Perhaps Mr. Fred. (Curtis of Boston, the widely rgnowned Walton of all notable salmon streams of the St, Lawrence, would endorse a trial of altered warfare, when reflecting upon the somewhat lessened amount of his royal private fishing grounds, the beautiful Dartmouth. L. a as For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, REMINISCENCES OF THE TURF. His ears up pricked, his braided standing mane Tpon his compassed crest now stands on end ; His nostrils drink the air, and forth again As from a furnace vapors doth he send, His eye, which scornfully glistens like fire, Shows his hot courage and his high desire, j Venus und Adonis. FJHE most splendid of animals is not only great in his use- al fulness, but his nature and the link df love between him end his waster have created the Centaur as an emblem of con- guest, and established the typical n an on horseback to repre- sent advancement and civilization, There is poetry in him syhich inspires bards, while his beauty, is the study of the painter and the sculptor. From his proud crest to his delicate pastern he is a succession of interminable lines of beauty; the curve and the reverse curve repeated and varied until the critical eye is lost in wonder and admiration. And what a noble spirit animates the splendid creature, One of the gorge- ous military champious of the age of chivalry in his enthusias- tic love for his horse exclaims: ‘Ca ha! He bounds from the earth as if hisentrails wereair, le cheval volant, the Pegasus qui ales narines de feu. Lsoar, 1 am a hawk; he trots the air. The earth sings when he touches it. The basest horn of this hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes.” No wonder that aristocracy has made the horn a device in the blazonry of nobility, and appointed the gold spurs as the badge of the highest knighthood; and that gambling with so noble a creature in the ancient chariot races and on the modern turf makes the ‘‘ Olympic dust” a phrase of classic lore. Those who love to trace the blood of the illustrious Diomed in America will find his noblest descendants foaled on the Jains and bills that surround the once famous Rebel capital Timoleon, Florizal, Boston, Peacemaker, Revenue, Red Eye, gpd many another famous four-mile nag, raised in that seem- The visitor ! insly desolate land of broomsedge aud huckleberry, bave left an undying fame in the history of the Metairie Course, the Charleston, the Broad Rock, the Fairfield and others. The sreatracer, Wm. R. Johnson, was calied ‘the Napoleon of the Turf” in the days when a road wagon or asulky were unknown ; when gentlemen went courting in a slow, stately tandem, with a negro groom following on horseback who carried the high portmanteau e7 evoupe. I haye before me a most amusing old colored print of the famous race for La- fayetite’s carriage, at Tree Hill, near Richmond, in 1825. It was a beautiful barouche, in which the illustrious Frenchman traveled when in America the Jast time, when he went along fhe rich valley of the James River, or rather ** Jeems,” as it is called in classie Virginian, and’ was escorted from one man- sion to the next by ascore of the best gentlemen of the Old Dominion until he arrived at Monticello. As Col. Tom Bol- ling, who was one of the gentlemen who bad the distinguished honor to constitute the escort of outriders, has told me of it, the scene which was there enacted must have been impressive and almost solemn. The mansion stands on the summit of the last outpost of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which bound the western horizon with lines of blue, whose graceful curves impart an idea of majestic calmness, while to the eastward the rich lowlands stretch away as smooth as the ocean beyond. The dreamy stillness of the autumn held all nature m a trance, and the light floating clouds stood still in the sky, so that when the gay cavalcade reached the height and felt the impressive spirit of the scene, the laughter which had resounded along the’ route all the morning suddenly ceased, and even the horses relaxed their speed into a slow and stately gait. ‘These two celebrated men, the statesman and the warrior, had watched the birth of the young republic—its infancy swathed in bat- tle-flags, and its youth heralded with the world’s wonder and acclaim; and now they greeted each other with a mutual con- gratulation which was too full and great to find utterance in words, The gentlemen stood uncovered ; the ladies, the ser- vants, the very household dogs bent their eyes on the two men, as Mr. Jefferson, with the stately dignity that belonged to him, came down from the porch. ‘‘ What will he say ?” thought every spell-bound spectator. The fashion of France prescribed an embrace and a kiss for such an occasion, and the. illustrious American, with the refined delicacy of a true gen- tleman, chose that. ceremony as a compliment to the ally and an endearment to the friend; but the two could only regard each other with a look which spoke unutterable things that only they could understand. And it vas only when the first toast was given at dinner, and the brimming glass drained that any of that historic party could speak clearly or see clearly, so affecting had heen this meeting. I did not mean, gentlest of readers, to go off so far in La- fayette’s carriage, but to tell a very short story about the race. The gentlemen who figure in that old colored print are attired in the long blue frock-coats that reach nearly to the ankle, with voluminous neckties and aspiring collars that threaten the brims of the peaked beavers, the chins all smooth and the boots very pump-like. The older men wear the blue swallow- tail, buff or.gray breeches, and Wellington boots. Occasional- ly among both classes you may see that marvel of a fop’s make up at that period, an ‘*ark-in-seal waistcoat,” ¢.¢, a vest of such beautiful variety of color that the French tailor’s genius called it a rainbow, (are en ciel). Jack Randolph, as he was always called in Virginia; Col, Wm. R. Johnson, ‘Old John Wickbam,” noted for Tinto Ma- deira; Jas. Harrison, politician and turfman; Col. Nat Macon, Dr. Wych, Dr, Brownlow and Chief Gustner Marshall were among the characters who attracted the eyes of the immense crowd. It was a two-mile race for three-year-olds, six entries, and Captain Belcher won it in two stra‘ght heats on his horse, Lafayette, through Virginian and Sir Archie, a great grandson of Diomed. Captain Belcher, afterward one of the famous turfmen of America and the owner of Red Eye, was then twenty-nine years old. To-day he seems to carry his eighty-one syears with ease. His frame is wiry; his keen gray eyes are very expressive and intelligent, and his manner soft and gentle. Sitting before the great log fire in an old Virginia mansion of a winter night, it is a rare treat to hear him tell of the olden time—the racing, the cock fighting, the drinking, and also the fighting, for in those days the terrible “‘smooth bores” were the accepted. arbiters in all disputes, business, politics, or society. FLORIZEL AND PEACEMAKER, 1808. The old Broad Rock course near Richmond was the scene of this remarkable race, which so excited the people generally that ladies staked bracelets and rings, boys bet their marbles, and the gentlemen planters their negroes. Many a pretty farm changed hands, and for many years afterwards ‘‘ nig- gers’ won on that race were called after the two horses. In those days the first ladies of society were always present In the “‘ ladies’ pavilion,” as the stand allotted to the fair sex was called; and if descriptions of those scenes be true, they were as enthusiastic and noisy in their applause as the Roman ladies at the chariot races, as represented by Jerome and other painters. Both these horses were famous four-mile nags, and were accustomed to. being held in at the first and Jet out at the last, which is the reverse of modern tactics generally. The finest horse would jump twenty-two feet at first and twenty- four at the finish. Old racers smile at the dash races of our time and deride the degeneracy of the stock; but it is likely that real speed is as well developed, and too great a strain on the horses avoided. The famous Red Eye, in his race with Nina and Lawson, ran twelye miles in less than twenty-four minutes; and, though I have not the time made by Florizel, it is likely that it was a somewhat similar achievement. There is only a dim tradition now of Florizel and Peacemaker, but we may im- agine the high scaffold which was erected for the negroes who were staked, and hear the excited voices of the betters: * Tl bet you Cresar on Peacemaker!” or, ‘I'll go you Dinah on Florizel!” ‘* Two number one field hands and a good breed- ing woman on Plorizel!” and other equally significant offers ; fur there were ag many as five hundred slaves lost and won, and as many more hypothecated to the ‘' traders” who were the great brokers of the slave oligarchy. The race was wou by Florizel. RED EYE AND NINA, This famous race was run at Broad Rock in the fall of 1852. The famous son and daughter of Boston monopolized the public attention, though Lawson also ran, Red Eye won the first heat, Nina the second, and Red Eye the third. Politics, the Virginian’s unvarying theme, and tobacco, the Richmond merchant's delight, were all forgotten in the excitement and betting, and a certain young lawyer was called the Virginia Sheridan for an excellent bon mol: ‘Id certum est quod cer tum reddi potest. —— It was asserted That a certain well-known preacher was to he hauled over the coals for being caught .on the quarter stretch, but the bishop, who was doubtless deeply infected himself with the general excitement, charitably let the sport- | ive parson off, Horse-racing, card-playing parsons were fea- tures of the colonial society, and the F. F. Y.’s, so proud of their ancestry, could not consistently go back on the revival of a time-honored custom, More staid, dignified and proper burghers were drunk that day than ever were seen before, but the occasion was so great that it was a sufficient excuse for anything. Red Eye was a busy devil to be held in, so Con, his owner, yery wisely told the boy to let him win the first heat, which, according to accepted ideas, was wrong, he- cause Red Hye’s great point was his bottom, So at the finish ot that heat there was euch a pandemouiim as was never heard on a race-course before. When Red Eye came to the siting the next his eyes were glaring diabolieally and he reared: and charged and seemed to jump forty feet at every stride,. The third heat was between the horse and the mare only, and as I have said, the former, at the close of the race, had run twelve miles in 22:414, The Washington course at Charleston in old times was thé best in all its appointments in the cguntry. The ladies’ pa- vilion was a marvel of propriety and elegance, while the as- semblage of gentlemen was unequalied in America for wealth and aristocracy. The Broad Rock and the Fairfield courses haye not felt the hoof of a four mile naz for many a year, ant are not likely for many another to see such a display as used twice a year to draw the Virginians there in crowds. ‘'Trot- ting stock is one reason, but the principal cause of decline is the fall of the old planter aristocracy of ihe Old Dominion. In the further South there is a marvelous chahge even in the last few months from the des-lation and chaos which characterized the last decade. The typical ‘old plantation ” is reviving; the negroes turn to their former masters since the demise of the carpet-bagger, and the nature of cotton plant- ing demands large farms. Already the system is so far changed into a co-operative one between land-owner and negro that itis safe to say that large plantations, as im the olden time, will be almost universal. When this is the case the aristocratic planter will patronize the turf, and the race- courses will be as grand as before—except the old Metairie, which a lottery man bought and made into a cemetery, because the Jockey Club blackballed him. Pack McCarry. _ ee For Forest and Strean,. AMONG THE PINES AND VIOLETS. OUTH CAROLINA is not remarkable either for the picturesque wildness of her scenery orher rural beauty— a flat, sandy country, covered mainly with extensive growths of pine forests, whose monotony is seldom broken, saye by a log cabin in a Clearing, or a plantation sometimes in a flourish- ing condition, but oftimes decaying as it were, or long since deserted. Nowhere is found that rugzed b2auty of a northern wilderness, nor the charming pictures of our miral life, with its cosey farms nestling among the hills, with views of moun- tain, lake and stream, nor the pretty swampy woodlands, where the woodcock’s treble is heard, and further up the hillside the the whirring of the ruffed grouse. None of these has South Carolina. But anon one will wander on a bit of stray picturesqueness hidden away in the ever-present pine forest—a lonely hill, with its rock-strewn side, its lofty pines, its undergrowth of dog- wood rhodedendron and sparkleberry, the ground carpeted with fragrant wild fowers, ‘Tiny streams springing from be- neath rocks, almost enveloped in sweet-scented jessamine bushes, tipple down hill, over moss-covered stones, and are lost to view among the covert undergrowth, The blue sky is above us. At the foot of the hillthe pine woods stretch away, and mect the horizon on all sides, Such places as this: are sometimes stumbled upon in quail shooting, and agreeable is the change to him who has seen but pines, sand and sky for a couple of hours past. ‘* Shall we try the quail this afternoon,” queried my friend, whom we will call Jack Herbert, as we sauntered up and down the length of a broad piazza, which composed part of a noted winter resort in the southern part of South Cariolina, where I happened to ‘hold forth” Jast spring. ‘' By all means” I assented, and after a few more preliminary arrangements we parted, to obey the summons of a nondescriptive looking son of Ham, with a gong, that forerunner of Southern dainiies as. only our old ‘‘aunties” know how to prepare, After a light dmner and still lighter cigarette of ‘‘ Vanity Fair,” I retire tu the privacies of my room to don *‘ Holabird,* ete., and, taking my breech-loader, saunter to the stables, where I discover Jack to be already there, his fancy English check snit has been replaced by a velveteen coat, corduroys and thigh gaiters, while Dick, his handsome, and still better fine working, pointer is whining with excitement to be off, Jack swings lightly into saddle, I follow, the grizzled old ne- sro lets go thehacks, and we are going at an easy lope through the town which is situated near the confinesof the Hotel's grounds; this is soon passed, and we are bounding through a saudy road leading through the woods. But bounding even ona light dinner is not consistant of much profit, or in other words don’t pay, and we sober down to a more easy gait. Passing through the woods we come to a Jarge open stretch of what we might call meadow-land with quite a pond a slight distance from us—for we have left the road, and are now riding ‘cross country—the whistle of the winter ‘yellow leg” is heard from the high grasses that line the pond, and it is agreed that I shall dismount and attend to him. Dick the pointer is at down charge by his master’s mare, and I proceed in the direction of this wily bay bird, The bunch of grass from whence tie noise first proceeded is now within twenty yards, it issurprising that the legey individual should lie so long —when I see a long billed head thrust through the reeds. A double whistle,and not one, but two winter yellow lezs are on thewing beforeme. A miss it first barrel, the second DSi one tumbling down at the water’s edge, bis mate circles round, and soon alights at the side of ber dead companion. Fresh cartridges are inserted in the smoking barrels, a step or twa nearer to her is reached, and then the long wings are doing: their best. Bang! a few eight shot go crashing through her, and down she drops at mid-distance across the pond, The: gun reloaded, I signal Jack who is minding the horses, an ex- cited and interested obseryer, to send Dick to relrieve, and at his master’s ‘‘Heigh on” hecomes bounding toward me. Pick ing up the bird which fell at the water's edge I send Dick. after the cther which is soon retrieved. . FOREST .AND STREAM. 245 ~~ ne ————— Walking down to the pond's lower edge where Jack is with the horses, Diek is atmy heels ; when to my left is a sort of rippling, rushing commotion among the water srasses and a teal duck rises. Bang! he falls to the water, but not dead, quick as thought I pour the other barrel into him before he can diye, and now he lies as lifeless as a wooden decoy, with the pointers help he is soon in the game rack vf my shooting goat, Joining Jack, who congratulates me on my little bit of unexpected luck, [find heis willing to hunt the other side of the pond, so [mount my horse gun in hand, and holding the bridle of Jack’s mare with the other, [am all eyés for the field. Jack and his pointer have almost reached the limit of hunting ground on the offside of the pond, and my friend is looking about him the picture of comie despair; suddenly Diek points about twenty feet from a muddy spot covered with a few bog tufts. My companion walks up, ‘ scaipe, scaipe,” and an American snipe goes twisting up wind; a puff of smoke, 4 report again breaks upon the stillness of the soft Spring air, and Scelopam malxes his last dive to the ground. Again we are both in the saddle riding through one of the sand rivers which intersectmany of our Southern woods. The aroma of the pines is wafted to our nostrils by the wind which is a trifle cool perhaps, fora Southern early April. Now the sround commences fo rise, now getting too stony for equestri- | anism. Weare at the foot of the only hill of size for miles around, and on it we expect to find a few coyies of quail, or as they are termed ‘down south” partridges. Dismountine and securing the horses each to an adjacent tree we commence the search for Oriya, Jack and | about twenty yards apart, and the dog ranging on Jack’s ‘‘ off ” side, and circling in ad- yance. Shortly the stony character of the ground is changed, short grass wilh covert briar patches here and there upon the soil give a more agreeable mode of locomotion than that af- fordsd by the treacherous boulders. Now a sweet, soft, deli- cious perfumeis wafted passed us by a cool breeze,a step farther and we are among them, the blue-eyed Southern violets carpeting the ground as far asthe eye can reach, Here and there are other species of pretty little fowers scattered among them, The fragrant yellow jessamine bushes spring up on all Sides, a spriug Gomes bubbling from under a massy botilder, and goes dancing in its own little channel, seeming like the fabled perfumed water of the fairy talesof our younger days as it glides along almost hidden by the wild flowers on its banks. We halt here fora moment to quench our thirst, the eye roams down the hill, As far as the eye can reach, save oue sr two church spires which rise above the pines in the distances and proclaim the distant presence of the village, allis one mass of pine trees, which are seemingly lost in the skies, as the blue horizon engulfs them. Suiliciently rested, we commenced to hunt with a will, our feet sinking at every step in the most beautiful and iuxuriant of nature’s carpets. “Steady, Dick,” I hearJack exclaim,and at last we have the first point of theafternoon, With Jack to the left and I to the right of the dog we advance step by step With him, a loud whirr of wings,and from beneath their jessa- mine cover a fine bevy take wings, a simultaneous report on the part of Herbert andimyself as we pick out our birds on our respective side, then bang! bang! go our second barrels, and we mark the quail down in the distance. The pornter is at charge, and we reload, Mferbert quietly remarking that he has made a double shot, and his birds lie among a patch of pansies. I have seen one of -my birds drop and point out the direction accordingly. Dick is ordered to retrieve, and the beautiful birds are one by one picked ont of their flowering beds and transferred to the deep and not odoriferous flavor of the game rack. We now direct our steps to where we marked the bevy which isa short distance ona level portionof the hill, and we expect gréat sport with the single and double rises. A step more on my part, a bird flushes from beneath any feet and is dropped with my best wishes within twenty yards. Now Dick points, and Herbert stepping up makes a glorious miss—the quail, like a bullet, is quar- tering past me. I fire, but he still goes on and is lost to sight for a second behind some tree trunks, and comes for an iistant in yiew before disappearing in a clump of briars, but that instant is fatal to him, and a snapshot from my gun kills him af about sixty yards. Tipping up the breeches of my gun to insert fresh cartridges Dick makes another point, two birds rise, one Jacl: kills, the others fly straight past me “so near and yet so far,” for before F can lock the gun ghe is ont of sight. A few yards further on the dog points again, TMerbert calls me and offers me the shot, which [ accept; and putting the bird up miss it beautifully andimy companion does likewise, At the two last reports two or three quail, probably the last of the bevy, flush of their own accord, aud depart for pasturage unknown, and where we have not the inclination to investigate snd proceed to hunt up a fresh bevy. Two more flocks are found during the afternoon, and our game pockets possess quite tespectable proportions, bagging nincteen quail between us. The sun has half disappeared below the horizon when we regain our hacks, and the rather chill evening air causes us to proceed rather briskly homeward through the pioe woods, now vloowy with the approach of night, for the sun has quite sunk below the distant tree-tops; the lights of the village appear in the distance, Arriving at this, and takiug the shortest cut through it we pass through more darkness and scattered cabins, and then arrive atthe hotel grounds. Riding to the stables and leaving the horses, and secing that Dick has his evening meal we walk toward the mass of windows and light which denotes the hotel, We enter the office, deposit the birds with injunctions to haye them seryed for dinner next day. Fraxsck Warwick. ri ge . For Forest and Stream. BRUNO, THE RANCHE DOG. BY J, ©, BURNETT. OOD duck shooting is exhilarating sport—perhaps no more so in Colorado than anywhere else—but I never found it more to my liking than that we unexpectedly discoy- ered on the plains near the mountains, some ten miles sout- of Denyer. My brother and I were spending a few weeks at a ranche there, preparing for extended trips to South, Middle and Estes’ Parks, and other attractive places, getting accli tated and accustomed to pony riding, and providing the es- sentials for six months camp life, hunting, fishing and sight- seeing. - Our six weeks’ stay-at that ranche is an illuminated recollec- . tion, a splendid picture, as it were, in the wonderful academy of design, commonly known as memory, Looking back to | it now, we see the grand old Rockies in the) distance, the un- dulating plains near by, and here and there a man with dog and gun in quest of game along fhe rapid streams, The river and creeks near, and a pretty little lake two miles off, were frequent resorts in the month of April for green and blue- Winged teal, dusky and gray ducks, pin-tails, fish ducks, brants and geese, and other aquatic fowls. There were also great numbers of snipe, and among them the beautiful white and black American arosets. Jn all my rambles there, how- eyer, I never found any jack snipes. A short distance from the cabin one drizzly day, I ‘scooped’ nine ducks at one shot, much to the amazement of the ranche dog, who had recently taken a wonderful fancy to my gun, and the, to him, strange work it did bringine down game. The dog was a cross between a Newfoundland and a shepherd, large, shaggy, generally good-natured, ugly in a rough and tumble encounter with any opposing forces, and, for his op- portunities, quite intelligent. On every occasion, and fre- quently when his untutored nature made hir a nuisance—for instance when hunting grouse with my pointer—he would notice preparations for a hunt, sneak off unobserved, and join mea mile or so from home, where I could not control him. He was such a staunch friend though, ever ready for a chase or a fight, and such a reliable companion at night in camp I could seldom refuse to let him come along, even when his ser- vices were not needed, and when his presence was suze to spoil any sport which required a good nose and careful action. His influence upon a pointer I had brought with me was also bad. This, together with the fact that the pointer soon lost his nose, or scent, caused, it was said, by the rare atmosphere, deprived me of valuable assistance in hunting prouse, The ranche-dog was famous for catching skunks. He could find one of those odorous cats and jerk the life out of it quicker (than any dog in the country; and he did it without despoil- ing his coal-black coat or tainting himself with the suffocating perfumes of mephitis, Now he did it wasa mystery, Ponto, the gentle and high-toned pointer, was, alas, induced by Bru- no to try the same experiment, but he blundered fearfully, and for a week was exiled from the little community, living in disgrace and retirement in the bushes along the river. There he made the acquaintance of some beavers, and suc- eceded with Bruno’s help in driving them out of their retreat one day and killing two of the youns ones—all of which, of course, was very bad business for a pointer to be engaged in. One morning early, I tied Bruno in the corral, and with Ponto following, set out on a pony fora few hours shooting at the Jake, and on a ereek a mile north of it. The sky was a little cloudy, but promised well, and ducks were flying over- head as soon as it was licht. The two miles between our ranche and the lake were partly up a steep divide, cut with breaks and ravines, and partly on an elevated piece of tableland, ur mesa, from which the view to the mountains, fifteen miles off, was beautiful beyond any attempt to describe with pen or pencil. On the level ground I gave the pony the rein, a touch of the spur, and wént on a galop, inhaling the pure, crisp air with fuller inspirations for the benefit of the lungs, and feasting my eyes upon the scen- ery limned against the sky in the beautiful West. The blood bounded through arteries and veins with the invigorating ex- ercise, and the mind was aglow with the stimulating influ- ences of the inner life and the outer world. Arriving in sight of the lake, I was delighted to see it liter- ally covered with ducks, while flocks were arriving in detach- meuts from distant fields every few minutes. The scene was a capital One for a sportsman, and I thought no more of the mountains I had been studying, clothed as they were in royal purple, their gorgcous old domes gleaming and flashing in the morning sun. ‘Turhing to follow the leeward side of a small ravine to the south end of the lake, I was dismayed to sce the ranche-dog coming toward me, capering and bounding in the most exuberant spirits, as if he had arrived just in time to be of eminent service, and determined to stand by me in any emergency! ‘To say that I was provoked and angry is stating the fact pleasantly. All the excellent sport, which seemed so certain to follow a few minntes before, was. now apparently ruined by the overflowing good nature of an un- manageable cur. : To make matters reach a crisis as quickly as possible, he es- pied the game, and went helter-skelter down to the shore and into the water. A. cloud of ducks rose in the air, and I yearned for the power of one of the mythical deities, that I might transform the dog into a statue of marble, or even change him into a stump that would do to hide behind in get- tingashot, But there was no help for it. The old dog knew no such thing as minding, and besides he seemed to wonder what ducks had wings for if they were not to fly with. So, tying the pony to a stake at the month of the ravine, T deter- mined to make the most of what opportunities I should have. Lsoon found a hollow in the ground, nearly hidden by grass and weeds, where 1 concealed myself, and, making’ Ponto lie close, awaited events. A stiff breeze had sprung up, and on the wings of this the great cloud of ducks bore down toward me. As they turned at the south shore to fly hack, some of them already overhead, and loud with the discovery of myself and the dog, they came up abreast of the wind, and in such confusion that they struck cach other's wings, vaulting upward and divine below again, toget room for freer progress. ‘There was, in fact, a little too much confusion, It was difficult to decide where to shoot, although most anywhere would have been certain of execu- tion. Selecting 2 line where there was the greatest hubbub, I fired two shots in instant succession. Whew! what a fall was there, my fellow sportsmen! Six ducks ‘‘tumbled to the racket’ dead, and as many more wounded fluttered to ground and water. Ponto gathered up the slain, proud of his education, while Bruno, exited by the firing, swam ashore and scampered to the other end of the lake, determined not to let the birds rest there. Nothing could haye happened more fortunately. The air was full of ducks, each individual stretching his neck to the utmost and quacking the wild alarum, while snipes and gur- lews from off the prairie, whistling sand-pipers and noisy kill. deers, shricking ayocets and croaking bitterns, added their notes of warning to the general consternation. It was a Babylon of splendid confusion for a duck hunter, and one there was who enjoyed it. In afew minutes the ducks came round again, tacking against the wind as before, and 1 got another pretty shot, bringing down five. Ponto had his hands, or rather his mouth, full of business, and Bruno slashed abuut like a mad dog, utterly beside himself with his wonderful exploits. If the ducks came down to the water in the middle of the lake, he swam out and scared them up; if they flew to the other end, he considered it an especial duty to get around there as quickly as possibleand drive them baclk Ponto sat on his haunehes near me when he had brought in the game, looking intently at the old dog, turning occasion- ally to me with a comical wink, apparently wondering what I thought of the performance, and whether it was according to tule to cut up such fantastic tricks before high heaven when there was game about and his master there with the gun, Again and again the flocks, now scattered and thinned by desertion, came sailing overheard, and one and two and three at a time tambled into our possession. Inthe course of two hours there were thirty-five ducks and five avocets piled up on the ground by the side of my hiding-place. Ponto got Weary Catching the wounded ones that fell on Jand, and final- ly, when the ducks were nearly all gone, lay down to lick his wet hair and paws, and receive the certain praise that was sure to follow good hebavior. Wruno came up cautiously, un- certain whether he would get blame or thanks; but when he too was patted in recognition of services rendered, his joy was as boundless as his energy had been before, while at the water's edge he pranced and sniffed the breeze as if he was sighing for other world’s to conquer. ; To kill more would haye been useléss slaughter, so I tied the birds together by making a needle of a stick and drawing a string through their bills, threw them on the horn of the saddle, and returned to the ranche.. The ducks were in ex- cellent condition, apparently just from the rice and celery fields in the distant South, where they, ‘¢ Weeding high and living soft Grow plump and able-bodied.” There were several savory roasts and stews at our cabin during the two or three days following, and many were sent to neighboring ranches, where they were prized as highly as at our own. Other days of jolly recreation followed, and for a month we feasted on snipe and ducks and the plump cur lews we found masquerading one at a time on the prairie After that our attention was given to bigger game, and the grander scenery of the Pacliic slope of the Rockies. ~ = HB For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, AN INDIAN ROMANCE OF THE REVO- LUTION, WAS in my oatfield to-day watching the harvesters at work, when the reaper struck a stone which I picked up. It was about the size of a man’s head, and underneath was found a broken piece of crockery, evidently the bottom of a plate, and on if a picture of a canoe propelled by three In- dians. What would I give to know the history of him who once feasted from this broken plate. On this spot, now gleam- ing with a golden harvest, once stood an Indian cabin. The owner of the land. who then lived here was a beautiful maiden of the Chickasaws—Rhoda Gunn, famed throughout the nation for her wonderful beauty. She was descended from a Virginia gentleman named Gunn, through whose veins coursed the proud blood of the cayalicrs, During the war of the revolution her father was a staunch loyalist, who fought as bravely for the crown as any cavalier in the days of Charles the First and the Roundheads, With the triumph of the American cause Gunn scorned to .dwell among those whom he considered rebels. He gathered together property, which consisted chiefly of slaves, and sullenly departed, leaving Vir- ginia and civilization, to seek a home among the Chickasayws. This tribe had been friends of the English, and had been their allies in the wars against the French. Gunn was kindly re- ceived, and, being adopted into the tribe, still further identi- fied himself with them by wedding one of their maidens, It is said that the royalist exile always celebrated the birthday of King George, and allowed no sound of merriment on his place on Independence Day. He died in the year 1826, leay- ing a large estate to his children. A portion of the inherit- ance of the writer was left by Gunn to his granddaughter Rhoda, the belle of the Chickasaws, and one of the sweetes wild flowers of the forest. ; When the white man entered the Chickasaw territory, Rhoda Guon was in the first dawn of womanhood, and her wealth and superior attractions drew many an adventurous Jand speculator to her feet. But in vain the white man wooed the haughty Indian maid; she looked upon them ag the race who had wronged her grandsire, and she had inherited all of the elder Gunn's contempt for the race of rebels. Although many a Saxon suitor sought her hand, and poured into her ears the old, old story, they sighed in vain. ‘Lhe erandchild of the faithful loyalist was to be won by no carpet: knight. But her smiles and her love were givén to a dusky warrior of the Chickasaws; one who had nothing to offer his lady love but a strong arm, a brave, true heart that had never forsaken, a friend or quailed before an enemy. And there upon the spot where my reapers were gleaning to-day they dwelt, and there is nothing left of the home of the proud beauty but this relic of a broken plate which lies before me, And but few who are now living know anything of the Guon family ; or who will care to remember the traditions of the race that welcomed the proud royalist to their hearts and home. Gunntown, on the Mobile and Ohio railroad, was named for the elder Gunn, yet even its inhabitants are unac-. quainted with the origin of ifs name. . This is a true history, not merely a romance of the forest, although there is so much romance in it. But few of us are left, who were here when the red man occupied this land, With us will pass away the kindly methories of their race, Let us recall those memories while we may. The savage ¢f the far West to-day is nof the Indian T knew in my childhood, for, kind reader, I was not born in the United States, though 1 was born near the spot where I now reside. I was born a subject to Ish-ta ho-to-pa and Puc-ca-lah, the king and queen of the Chickasaws, and ia my heart Lam «a loyalist to this day. The Chickasaws were the allies of the white man; a pure, brave and virtuous race when the white man came amongst them, The civilizing influences of Christianity corrupted and destroyed them. They were cheated out of their land and sent westward, where they are still swindled and persecuted, ‘© Let politicians prate Of equal rights which men ne’er knew— I have a love for freedom, too,” ————— PIOUS JREMS, —Honesty and candor arenot only the most moral but the Inogt effers tive buttresses of business. B. 1. Babbitt does not claim a rich, strong perfume for his Toilet Soap, buf he does say, und déties contra-~ diction in it, that no toilet soap is equal to it in absolute purity and ax cellence, The materials themselves communicate a delicate odor, like that of a bank of violets in spring time.—[Ady, FOREST «AND STREAM. datural History. THE GIANT SQUIDS. \ ‘A, T arecent meeting of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Seiences, Prof. A. L, Verrill, of Yale, made some very interesting remarks upon the three additional specimens of gigantic cuttlefish, discoyered during the past year upon the American coast. ; These large cephalopods all belong to the genus Avchitenthis, @ Specimen of which—and one of the most perfect yet found —is now on exhibition at the Aquarium in this city. One of the principal characters of this genus, and. a point in which it differs from all other squids, is the presence on the two longer arms of suckers, by which it is enabled to fasten together its two wrists, so called, so that the two long arms may be used together, and their power thus greatly increased. The smaller squids, wanting these suckers, are obliged to use the long arms independently. It is generally known that near their extremities the long arms become wider and oarlike in shape, and are here furnished with large sucking disks, the margins oi which are raised.and serrated. These serrations are strong and sharp, and when the disks are applied to the skin of the cuttlefish’s prey the atmospheric pressure forces them into it, and the victim is so firmly held that it has no hope of escape. Such suckers as these, however, would not answer when the flesh which is to receive them is the squid’s own, and for this reason the rims of the sucking disks which hold the long arms together are without the serrated edges of the more distant suckers. One more condition, however, is necessary in order that these proximal disxs shall fulfill their office. It is well known that even though a sucker may resist all vertical pres- sure, it can often be slipped to one side or the other with little effort. ‘Thus the receiver of an air pump, although it may resist any effort to raisé it directly, can easily be slipped to one side and then removed from the floor upon which it rests, The smooth disks of the long arms, if they acted directly on the soft and viscid flesh, would be very likely to slip when any lateral pressure was excited, and in this way their useful- ness would be, in a great measure, lost. ‘To obviate this diffi- culty the long arms of Architenthis are‘ furnished with rows and clusters of small protuberances, or tubercles, which are so placed as to fit into the corresponding smooth suckers on the opposing arm, thus securing the union of the two arms beyond the possibility of any slip. This genus has other well marked characteristics, but they are of little general interest and need not be enumerated here. ; Of the three specimens remarked upon by Prof. Verrill, the first was discovered in a very imperfect condition on the coast ot Newfoundland nearly a year ago. It had suffered severe mutilation before it was discovered, haying been partially de- youred by foxes. and sea fowl. Its head was gone, and all of the arms were gnawed down to within about two feet of the body. What remained of the body and tail measured five and one-half feet in length. The absence of the head, the arms, and. a portion of the tail, that is to say, of the most cha- racteristic part of the body, rendered it uncertain to what species the monster belonged. . The second specimen was discovered by Prof. Verrill dur- the past summer—preserved in alcohol in the museum at Hali- fax—and appears to be an entirely new species, though a care- ful examination shows if to possess the generic characters of the genus Avrchitenthis. It is much smaller than any Isown species of this genus, its body being only about twelve inches long, while the total length of body, tail and out- stretched arms is altogether less than four feet. One remark- able fact in regard to this specimen is the extreme width o« the tail. This member measures: thirteen inches in breadthf and is thus wider than-the body is long. This too is the only individual of the genus yet found in which the eyes are per- fect. Fishermen, who have to deal with animals with which they are but imperfectly acquainted, and especially when these animals are as terrible in appearance as the great squids, generally destroy the eyes at once if possible. They seem to think that if they can destroy the creature’s sight its power for harm will he lessened, and they are very likely to stick their boat hooks into the eyes and thus destroy them. This was the case with the specimen now on exhibition in this city, to which reference will be made below, The eyes of this small species was quite remarkable from their shape, being oyal instead of round, as would have been expected. Their color in life was probably a dark green “or greenish black, Of the specimen at the Aquarium less need be said, as probably all our New York readers will have seen it before this reaches them, It is of much importance, from a scientific point of view, as it belong to a species the soft parts of which have neyer before been seen by any naturalist. — # > Tun Farm.—The following beautiful picture is the conclud- ing passage of the address delivered by Hon. Edward Hverett, before the Staté Agricultural Society, in Boston, im 1837: “Ag a work of art I know few things more pleasing to the eye, or more capable of affording scope and gratification to a taste for the beautiful, than a well situated, well cultivated farm. The man of refinement will hang with never wearied gaze on @ landscape by Claude or Salvator; the price of a sec- tion of the most fertile land in the West would not purchase afew square feet of the canvas on which these great artists have depicted a rural scene. But nature has forms and pro- portions beyond the painter's skill; her divine pencil touches the landscape with living lights and shadows, never mingled on his pallet. What is there on earth which can more en- tirely charm the eye or gratify the taste, than a noble farm? Tt stands upon a southern slope, gradually rising with varie- gated ascent from the plain, sheltered from the north-western winds by woody heights, broken here and there with moxs- covered boulders, which impart variety and strength fo the outline, The native forests have been cleared from a greater part of the farm, but a suitable portion, carefully tended, re 948 mains in wood for economical purposes, and to give pictu- resque effect to the landscape. The eyes range round three- fourths of the horizon over a fertile expanse, bright with the cheerful waters of a rippling stream, a generous river, or a gleaming lake, dotted with hamlets, each with modest spire ; and if the farm lies in the vicinity of the coast, a distant glim>se from the high grounds of the mysterious, everlasting Sea, completes the prospect. It is situated off the high road, but near enough to the village to be easily accessible to the chureh, the schoolhouse, the railroad, a social neighborhood, or a traveling friend. It consists in due proportion of pasture and tillage, meadow and woodland, field and garden, “A substantial dwelling, with everything for convenience and nothing for ambition—with the fitting appendages of sta- ble and barn, and corn barn, and other farm buildings, not for-. getting a spring house with a living fountain of water—occu- pies, upon a gravelly knoll, a position well chosen to command the whole estate. A few acres on the front and side of the dwelling apart, to gratify the eye with the choice forms of rural beauty, are adorned with a stately avenue, with noble, solitary trees, with graceful clumps, shady walks, a velvet lawn, a brook murmuring over a pebbly bed, here and there a grand rock, whose cool shadow at sunset streams across the field ; all displaying, in the real loveliness of nature, the origi- nal of those landscapes of which art in its perfection strives to give us the counterfeit presentment. Animals of select breed, such as Paul Potter, Morland and Landseer and Rosa Bonheur never painted, roam the pastures or fill the hurdles and the stalls; the plow walks in rustic majesty across the plain and opens the genial bosom of the earth to the sun and air; nature’s holy sacrament of seed time is solemnized be- neath the vaulted cathedral sky; silent dews and gentle show- ers and kindly sunshine shed their sweet influence on the teeming soil; springing yerdure clothes the plain; golden wavelets, driven by the west wind, ron over the wheat field; the tall maize flaunts in her crispy leaves and nodding tassels ; while we lxbor and while we rest, while we wake and while sleep, God’s chemistry, we cannot see, goes on beneath the clouds ; myriads and myriads of vital cells ferment with ele- mental life; germ and stalk and leaf and flower, and sill tas- sel, and grain and fruit, srow up from the common earth ; the mowing machine and reaper—mute rivals «f human industry —perform their gladsome task; the well-piled wagons bring home the ripened treasures of the year; the bow of promise fulfilled, spans the foreground of the picture, and the gracious covenant is redeemed, that while the earth remaineth, summer and winter, and heat and cold, and day and night, and seed time and harvest, shall not fail,” to Novice TO SporTsmen.—Haying receivea s0 many communications asking us for information in regard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have'prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address. We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150 We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod with a false enamel (Made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine articie) without Jetting our customers know just what they are getting. P, O. Box 1,294,—[Adv. ABBEY & IMBRIR, 38 Maiden Lane, Ghe Kennel. ‘To CORRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribt for their dogs wil please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- mal: 1, Age. % Food and medicine given. 38. Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips. 4, Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, ete, 5. Breathing, the pumber of respivatious per minnte, 2nd whether labored or not, 6. Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, ete. 17. Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8, Temperature of the body as indi- cated hy the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surronndings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be noticed ; signs of suifering, etc, CANINE THERAPEUTICS. " ASTRINGENYS, A STRINGENTS are medicines which produce contraction of living tissues; thatis, a certain shrinking or condensa- tion of structure, which, though not attended with visible movement, is nevertheless obvious in its result, as in that well known condition of the skin Known as ‘‘goose-flesh,” pro- duced by exposure to cold. That astringents haye this effect locally, is proved by the diminution of bulk in any part of the surface to which they may be applied, and by the strong **puckering” sensation occasioned when they are taken in the mouth. ‘There is uo doubt but they operate-upon the mucous membrane of the stomach and bowels when brought directly in contact, precisely in the same manner as upon the mouth and skin. Experiment has proved that astringents are ab- sorbed; and we draw the deductiun that they are carried everywhere with the blood, thus acting by direct contact. When such contact is obtained, the organic contractility of of tissues are stimulated and they shrink. The effects upon the system are, besides the condensation of tissue just mentioned, diminished calibre of arteries, yeins, capillaries, absorbents and ducts; diminished excretion, ex- halation and absorption; constipation of the bowels and in- creased firmness, along with contraction of the pulse. The blood becomes more coagulable, probably by the same influ- ence being exercised upon its constituents as on solids. As- tringents are said also to increase the appetite and invigorate digestion. This effect they undoubtedly have in debilitated states of the function connected with relaxation of tissue. It 18 reasonable 10 suppose that, even m health, with a very moderate degree of their peculiar influence, they may produce some slight increase of the functions, Many of this class of remedies also excrt a tonic influence, as with vegetable astrin- gents, which, besides their characteristic ingredient, not un- frequently contain @ bitter principle also, and with prepara- tions of iron, which are essentially and powerfully tonic, while they are in some degree astringent, 7 Upon a little consideration it will be seen that astringents, though stimulaing organic contractility, may often prove sedauve to the healthy functions, when employed freely or too long, ‘The digestive function is impaired in consequence ‘of the diminished secretion of the gastric juice, the restrained FOREST: AND STREAM, peristaltic movement of the stomach and bowels, and the im- peded absorption. As a result of this defective digestion, if from no other cause, the circulation is enfeebled, nutrition suffers, emaciation takes place, and a general reduction is ex- perienced in the functions and forces of the system. When applied to delicate surfaces in sreat excess, instead of acting simply as astringents they become irritants, In the denuded skin they excite inflammation, and taken in the stomach caus¢ gastric and intestinal pains, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes diarrhcea, their astringent influence being either prevented or overwhelmed by the irritation. The indications for fhe use of this class of remedies are such as might be inferred from their physiological effects: First, To check morbid discharges ; second, to obviate morbid relax- ation; and third, to check inflammation in its earliest stage. For the first two they may be used either generally or locally ; for fhe third they must be applied directly to the seat of the inflammation, We will first speak of their use interhally—z. ¢., when taken into the stomach—and it must not be forgotten that in their operation upon the mucous membrane of the alimentary canal they act as directly as upon external surfaces; the only differ- ence being that they cannot be so freely applied to the former, in consequence of its sreater sensitiveness, the greater danger of any excess of action, and the impossibility of limiting the extent of their application, or readily removing them if found to be injurious. One of the principal uses of astringents, as administered in- ternally, is to check morbid discharges, In fulfilling this in- dication they act by contracting the pores of the blood vessels through which the discharge takes place. ‘Two distinct kinds of morbid discharges are affected by them; the one consisting in excessive or deranged secretion or exhalation, the second in hemorrhage. In reference to their influence in checking the latter, astringents are denominated styptics. In both some cautions are required in their use. When the discharge depends upon some local or general disorder, which it is intended to relieve, as plethora, active congestion, inflammation, or the presence of noxious matters in the blood, astringents as a rule are contra-indicafed; and the same applies to what haye been denominated critical dis- charges (¢.. ¢., having reference to a crisis), though strictly speaking these belong to one of the preceding categories. As astringents operate only in a general way, by merely closing the avenues by which the fluid escapes, and have no effect in removing the disorder which the discharge is intend- ed to relieve, it is obvious that they may, under these cireum- stances, do great mischief. If they check the discharge they may increase the real pathological condition ; if they fail, their own irritative effect is superadded to that previously existing. Again, an originally morbid discharge may have become habitual, and the process of digestion and sanguification having taken an increased activity, the system may haye ac- commodated itself to the drain. Astringents in such cases might disturb this balance, and give rise to dangerous local congestion or general plethora. Therefore they are best let alone except in the hands of a physician. Astringents are applicable when the discharge is purely local, and dependent on no co-existing disease; as, for exam- ple, in hemorrhage consequent upon an accidental rupture of a blood vessel, cither from direct violence or from a sudden and temporary wound, produced by straining, position, etc. They are also applicable when the affection depends upon debility or relaxation of the coats of the blood vessels, either original or consequent upon previous excessive excitement, which has quite disappeared. This is a yery common condition in the advanced stages of inflammation, and it is, perhaps, under such circumstances that this class of remedies are upon the whole most useful. : Another condition which sometimes, though rarely, calls for them, even under otherwise opposing indications, is when the discharge is so copious as itself to become the main source of danger. Thus a hemorrhage from the rectum, in- tended by nature as a relief to serious plethora and partial congestion, may be so frequent or abundant as to put life in jeopardy, in which case it must be arrested without hesita- tion. It i# not unfrequently necessary to choose bel ween such opposite indications, and the prudent man will always prefer what may seem to be the least of two evils. Again, there are certain individual remedies of this class which, with their astringent property, unite others calculated to relieve the affection in which the discharge originated, and against which, therefore, the contra-indication before mentioued has less force than against the members of the class generally. ‘Thus, acetate of lead, while powerfully astringent, is also anti-philo- pistic (¢, ¢., tends to reduce inflammation), and may sometimes be advantageously employed to arrest morbid secretion from inflamed surfaces, when other astringents would prove very injurious. - it is unnecessary here to detail all the diseases In which astringents may be useful, and the circumstences in each which madify the indication for their employment. ‘This will be sufficiently elucidated when we begin to describe the rem- edies themselves, and when we come to wrile of the different diseases. Guided by the above principles, and aided by the pathology of the case in hand, each will judge for himself when occasion ojfers, When we come to speak of diarrhoea, dysentery and hemorrhages, the indications and uses of as- tringents will be thoroughly explained, as applicable to these complaints, in which this class is most frequently employed and, J am sorry to say, generally with ill results to the animal Again, astringents are used to obviate morbid relaxation, which, in the majority of instances, is attended with morbid discharge, and the two indications are fulfilled at the same time. But occasionally there isan unhealthy laxity of the non-secreting tissues, and even the secreting may be affected in the same way without increased extravasation. In scrofu- lous diseases, to which the canines are equally as liable as man, and other diseases dependent upon defective or deprayed nutrition, this condition is not uncommon, and astringents are offen and advantageously used in their treatment. In the con- yalescence from febrile and other acule diseases, especially when somewhat protracted, the same condition not unfre- quently exists, calling for the same-remedies. It is probable that many of the tonics which are so valuable under such cir- cumstances owe as much of their virtues to their astringent as their tonic properties, as the salts of iron, far instance. chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach or bowels, when all acuteness is passed, and the blood vessels ~are merely passively distended, or uleeration exist, which, in consequence of the laxity and feebleness of the tissue, are un- able to take on the healing process, there would appear to be an indieation for astringency, and the fact is, some of the most efficient remedies in such affections belong to this class, as sulphate of iron, es , To Cazor IsrLammarTion.—The indication for this clags of remedies in the early stage of inflammation, founded on their sii A A eee property of contracting the vessels, and thus excluding some measure the blood necessary for the support of th flammatory process, can seldom be fulfilled by their inte use. To answer this purpose they must be brought to aet up the inflamed vessels in a more concentrated state than wot be safe, or indeed possible, in the blood, through the nv of absorption, and they would consequently be wholly plicable to any inflammatory affection, the seat of which cot be reached only through the circulation, Even in inflamai tions of the alimentary canal, there would be too much rig that, if used largel; enough to have any powerful effect, might_act more disadvantageously as irritants to the s parts than usefully as astringents upon the inflamed, would be impossible to limit their application to the latter and, besides, there is always difficulty in deciding whether th | inflammation has not passed the point at which any good o¢ be expected from them. Hence, astringents can seldom bi used internally, with the view of rendering commencing iy flammation abortive, and it is only externally or topiaally) that, as a general rule, they can be beneficially applied this principle. ; For the external use of astringents the same indicatioy “| exist as for the internal, and they are cyen more effectual Dy the former method than the latter. For arresting morbid discharges they are employed inexce sive secretion, resulting fromadyanced or chronic inflamm or debility of the vessels, in the nostrils, conjunctiva, exte ear, mouth and fauces, urethra and bladder, vagina, rectum. fence their use in chronic comyeza, and o oplihuimia, atorrhora, cystirrhed, and Taucons or pur rectal discharges. ‘They are the most effective remedie hemorrhage from all these sources, The same caution shoul be observed ag in their internal use; not too hasuly arres discharge which is effecting some useful purpose. But mnay sometimes be employed with propriety topically, y we might hesitate to adminisier them by the mouth, almost always with greater freedom. Any irritation may excite in external parts is much less hazardous tha equal amount in the siomach or bowels. Besides, we this topical method exactly limit their application, if dee advisable, and, should they act too powerfully, may remoy them. They may, moreoyer, be used much more effectual than by the stomach, because in a more concentrated st For obviating relaxation not essentially connected w cessive discharge, they are employed in a great varie! affections, as in prolapsed anus, uterus, ete; in indo flabby and fungous ulcers, and in various other condition local debility, attending or following advanced and chr inflammation of the different surfaces mentioned in the ceding paragraph. In the forming or early stages of inflammation, the view of contratting the capillaries, astringents are of and most usefully employed. When, however, that proses is in full vigor, and sustained by a plethoric state of the hiagdp or some cause acting strongly through the constitution; when: too, exudation has taken place in the tissue, and blood fig have coagulated in some of the vessels, astringents will off fail to produce their characteristic effect, and may evelt crease Ube inflammation by acting as irritants. Butevenund such circumstances, after the activity of the inflammation} been subdued, they may again be resorted to, and will now) unfrequently sueceed where they had before failed, How this class is used locally in inflammation of the conjundt of the mouth and fauces, of the rectum of the mucous me brane of the genito urinary passages, and of the skid. TI upon this principle, in part, that they operate so usefully yarious cutaneous eruptions. But in the choice of astri for these purposes there is great occasion for the exercise judgment. From their diversified powers, some-are ry cable where others might proye injurious. It is obvious those which possess other anti-phlogistie powers besida astringency must be more efficient in answering the ind tion than pure astringent. Hence the minerals are genom more eflicacious than the vegetable substances belonsing this class. _I should, perhaps, before have mentioned that astringét are of two classes: those derived from the vegetable Ki dom and those from the mineral. The formerare distinguisll by astriking similarity of propertics, which has been age tained to depend upon a peculiar proximate principle lent as tannin or tannic acid. Though this, as found io differs products, differs somewhat in chemical character, yet bol this respect and its sensible therapeutic properties, it ig nearly identical that in relation to its many uses il may considered as one substance. Tannic acid seems to be pure astringent and destitute of other physiclogical property. “ vegetables, therefore, which contain little or none of any obb active principle than this may be looked upon as proper resentatives of the class. But these are yery few. Most the yegetable astringents also contain a bitter principle, wii somewhat modifies the influence of their tannic acid, am might entitle them to rank with the tonics, which he markedly resemble in their effects, But so far as their m astringency is concerned, they are essentially different [fe that class of medicmes, resembling them only in this sit point, thal in cases of debility connected with deficient Yi cohesion of the tissues, they increase strength by restoring the tissues the compactness necessary for the proper exert of their functions, It is obvious that the bitter astring are less applicable than tannic acid itself, or the pure asi gents, to those cases in which it is desirable to stimull whether locally ar generally, as little as possible, The mineral astringents have in general nothing in eon but their astringency. Each has peculiar properties of own, which render i¢ applicable ta peculiar purposes. the preparations of Jead are sedative ; alum has an alteral influence; stilphuric acid is refrigerant and tonic, and preparations of iron have remarkable tonic properties, ail peculiar power of modifying the blood. Between thes phates of zinc and copper (ow/g, white and blue yitrol), & ever, there 18 a remarkable coincidence of properties, thi the latter 1s vastly more powerful than the former, 5 ee Rf a LynxousurG Doe Snow,—At the Dog show held in con tion with the Lynchburg Fair, Oct, 24th, the prizes ¥ awarded ; For the best imported dog or bitch, first. premium of | or a silyer cup of equal value, awyarded to Dr, W. A, Stroll Frost, Second premiumto T, 8. Warren's bitch Lou For native-born setters, Gen. Wm, R. Terry's doe Spor ceived the first premium of $30, and G. T. Jobnsvo' Fleet, received the second premium of $20. For the puppy under twelve months, H, B. Powell’s Queen Bass ceived the premium of $10, —_——_ +o ——_—_—— —The time of closing entries in the Nashville Field T has been extended from November 1, to ihe 10th, nes 4 ar.—This fine Irish setter, which, in another column gertised for sale, is very desirable purchase; he is well 7 and a good hunter. : 1 8 A New Greup or DoG.—An actual incident at the Boston Show.-—lnter inquisitive old man and wife, near stable ming 2 pup staghownd, in process of retrieving from ‘Trish attendant his morning’s meal. nan—** What kind of a dog is this, my friend ?” ge Trish attendant--‘ Sitting Graveyard, No, 2, yer pent repeats information to wife, and passes on. SAWBONES, ‘ SS ApELPnrA Doc Saow.—There is to be a bench show of The Adams Express Company will transport dogs at Wf their usual rates. All information may be obtained Tressing the committee at Horticultural Hall. | aera and River Fishing. ——_o0—_ FISH IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. —_—0o— = is, Mieropterus sulmoides; Weakiish, Cynoscion .regaiis, qricans. " Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatyiz, ge, Hs0x% nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybium macula- Pivkerel, Wsow luctus, tum. ch, Perea flanescens, Cero, Cybium regale. Seiceenops ocellatus, Bonito, Sarde pelamys. Bass, Roccus linnesius. Kingfish, Mentictrrus nebulosus, ch, Morone americana. ty MArxet,—The supply still scaree, owing, as much hing else, to the bad weather. Bluefish, as is their have turned to the South and are now being caught off u ay. Bass, according to size, 15 to 18 cents; blueish, cents; salmon, frozen, 30 cents; mackerel, 15 cents ; , 15 cents ; white perch, 15 cents ; Spanish mackerel, its; halibut, 18 cents; kingfish, 30 cents; codfish of supply, Block Island), 8 to 10 cents; blackish, 15 :; flounders, 6 to 10 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; sheepshead, g; scallops, $1.25 per gallon; soft clams, 30 cents per large do, 60 cents; whitefish, 18 cents; salmon trout, 15 1; hard crabs, $3.00 per hundred. e fishing for striped bass in the vicinity of New York is ably good, and much sport is afforded. EMENTS OF THE Fisurne FLEnt.—The shore mackerel- 4 continue in the neighborhood of Cape Cod, meeting /jndifferent success, and it becomes more and more ap- it that the mackerel stock for 1877 will be the smallest. nk fleet ccntinue to make short trips, and bring in light 12, have been reported the past week. The market has inly supplied with fresh halibut, but the receipts of Banik h have not been large. We notice receipts of 145,000 Ibs. ub and 365,000 lbs, Bank codfish. The Georges season 1s ing toaclose. 20 arrivals have been reported since our sue, with 160,000 Ibs. codfish and 6,000 lbs. halibut. eck on the market is small, the call fair, and prices well ed. Total number of fishing arrivals for the week, 48, ime Ann Advertiser, Oct. 26. m Istanp—Proridence.—A. favorite resort for gunners quogue Pond. The pond is separated from Providence T only bya long, high sand hill, which, with the hiil and opposite, completely enclose it. Here are found stone eadow larks, plover anda host of other game birds dthe pond are the cliffs, extending for nearly half a foward the ferry, and then failing into low, broken ; Below these cliffs is the favorite fishing of the neigh- pod. Bass, taufog, mackerel, and in fact neariy all fish on to New England waters are here round “pana y Yorsr—New Yors.—The season for bass this year has n unusually long one. The piers along the North and. ivers are daily crowded with tshers old and fishers , fishers rich and fishers poor. ic Preu,—We saw in Mr. Bell’s atelier, on Broadway, svhich has been prepared for the State Museum at AJ- . The specimen was forty-five inches in length, weighed feen pounds, and was caught in Warren county by a six- rears old boy. NSYLVANIA—Conewago, Oct. 27.—Buass fishing at the the thing just now. FORNA.—The State Fish Commissioners, from close in- ion, haye ascertained tihat the legal catch of salmon for three years, counting the fish caught at points in the ‘below Benicia, and shipped to San Francisco or Sacra- (0, gvas, from November, 1874, to the first of August, 5,098,781 pounds; from November, 1875, to August 1, peo from Noyember, 1876, to August 1, 187'7, 63, This shows an increase of about a million and a pounds for this season, and is an indication that the plentiful—Pacifie Life. L- by + a SALMON FISHING. [EMORANDA OF A FORTNIGHT’S SOJOURN ON A SALMON RIVER. é ALBANY, October, 1877. 8 SOREST AND STREAM: 3 year the river was so high that it was the 20th of June before we ea fish. This year the water was in splendid angling condi- he isthof May. SButas we deemed the 10th of June early o be on the ground, we lost the supreme sport which always ac- jes the firstrun, We regretted the delay when it was too iate, Gu the best of onr blunder. From (he grand spori we had you What we might have had if we had been on hand in time. H1.—Began fishing at 7 A... and hooked a fishat the secona i Werything was favorable, and he was byought to gail in thirty 8, He weighed exactly thirty pounds. In five minutes I was my second. He wasa yery lively customer—showing himself eigti six times in as many minutes, and no wouder, for, when im hon’s hard fight, I landed him, I discovered that ne had been ifoul, Ie weighed twenty-eight anda half pounds. My third, FOREST AND STREAM. taken as soon asT could Gast for him, weighed twenty-six pounds. This was my morning’s work with nearly as good sport in the after- noon, June 12,—Hooked and fought a large fish for an hour, when he ran into the rapids below the pool and broke off. Next morning he was caught in a net (the Warden’s) af the mouth of the river nine miles below, He weighed forty-four pounds. I had him within reach of my gaffer several tinies, but he seemed to be afraid to strike, “f would rather have lost halfa dozen thirty pounders, for he was the largest fish hooked in the river this season. Although J afterward fished faithfully [fished invain. The water was so low atid transparent in the pool T held that the fish were too shy to be Inred. On returning to camp Trecounted my fight and failnre, and my companion consoled:me thus : “Wish off are hooked and yet escape withal; Bui betiier hook and lose than never hook at all." June 13.—A fine morning and excellent sport. In one hour and thirty minutes I landed three fish. The first weighed twenty-five pounds, the second twenty-six pounds and the third twenty-six pounds. Before 10 o*clock I killed two ofhers—twenty-eight pounds and thirty-six pounds, All these fish rose head and shoulders out of water when they took the fly. I lost one fish—small, nof over twelve pounds, but he was the live- liest fellow I ever struck. I conld do nothing with him his movements were 80 eccentric and impetuous. June 14,—A fnrious gale rendered casting impracticable. I succeeded, however, in killing two fish by a sortof half troli—ten pounds and twenty-nine pounds. I lost one because I was unwilling to disturb the pool by following him through it. My poetic friend rebuked me fer my excessive caution, thus: "To slight a hooked fish you should neyer oughter ; Oue fish in the boat is worth ten in the water.” June 15.—A lovely day—clear and balmy. Killed three fish weighing? respectively, twenty-five pounds, thirty and 4 half pounds and twenty- six pounds. Missed four handsome rises unacconntably, andlost one by the hook breaking after a Jong fight, Inever had such a succession of mishaps; but you know “misfortunes never come singly but by bat- talions.” My poet friend comforted me with this couplet: “While ill luck always makes the foolish rail, Wise men are patient even when they fail.” June 1{.—Wad unusually fine play in the forenoon with a large fish, He kept me busy two hours before he was brought to gaff. He weighed thirty-three pounds. The others of twenty-one and twenty-seven pounds gave me a surfeit for the day. June 18.—I had 4 provoking experience this morning, I struck a fish in swift water and after weighing anchor my canoe men made for the still water on the opposite side of the river—a distance of more than 200 feet. Butthe fish remained just whereI struck him, This left 250 feet of my line to be sagged” by the current, The result I feared followed. When the fish jumped, as he didrepeatedly, the tension of the Jine was so great that he broke off ; for ‘dipping the tip” under such circum- stances is of no account. ‘The strain caused by the current is beyond your control. When I found that I could not draw the brute ont of the swift water E ordered my canoe men to go back. Butit was too late. I lost my fish. Mem,—Always under such circumstances keep as near your fish as you can. A long line “sagged ” by the current is a difficult thing to handle. I afterward killed four fish, eleven and u half, fifteen thirty-five and fourteen pounds. ‘The latter was a slink—which, you know, is a Salmon-angler’s abomination—which induced the question “When may an angler swear?” Our poet responded : ‘fe When may al angler swear?’ Well, let me think; Why, when a salmon proyes to be a slink,” Junei9.—The fish are running yery large. The three I took to-day weighed twenty-five, thirty-two and thirty-four pounds. No sport in the world is equal to the rise, strike and capture of these monster fish in swift water. June 20.—A very bright day and the water as transparent as the at- mosphere, and very low. I haye had at least a dozen “false motions” from a8 many fish to-day; that is, they would start for the fiy with a rush, and then, just before reaching it, stop as if shot and glide off as if conscious of danger, I could reach but one conclusion ; the water was so clear they could see the canoe, the anglers, the rod and even the tiny line and leader, and were scared. Jock, the poacher whom Macdonald immortalizes in his “Starling” knew what he wastalking about when he'said that salmon water was in ifs best trim when if had “a wee drop porter in‘t;”’ that is, when it was rendereda trifle brown by recent showers. A single fish of twenty-three pounds was all I could lure to my fly, although my casts were neyer short of eighty feet. My friend was eyen more 1infortunate than myself, and thus recounted his bad luck: ‘ Pity the sorrows of \n angling tramp Whose bark canoe has borne him to you camp; Wor six long hours he’s cast without a rise, And now seeks comfort from your camp supplies,” June 22.—To-day fish were everywhere lazily lymg under the lee of a rock, slowly sailing about in the transparent pools, or leaping in sheer friskiness in their leisurely march toward the upper waters. Here, for instance, in the pool where I have been casting, eight or ten fish have been jumping all day. But nothing could lurethem tothefiy, After casting steadily for several hour's I finally rose a fellow who had not been leaping and killedhim, He weighed twenty-six pounds, In view of this propensity of salmon not to take the fly whenin this leaping. mood our poet recorded the following : i “When you can win at cards without a trump You may take salmon when they're on the jump, *Mong the huge humbugs on this earthly ball A leaping salmon is the king of all.” June 23.—A phenomenon. My camp companion while casting with a full sized “ silver doctor” rose and struck ayoung salmon which weighed just halfan ounce. He was a perfect beauty and rgse fo the ily like a little man, Although we fished faithfully all day this was the extent of our spoil, whereat my friend thus philosophized : ‘* Weary and sad the angler seeks his lair, ~ When glowing hope is changed to blank despair.” And this also: «As well make dinner from an empty dish As fish for salmon where tliere are no fish.” Jwne25.—A cloudy day and afair catch. The fish are getting very shy. Ifthe water had been in good condition I would have trebledmy take, for the pools are fullof fish. As it was [took but three—nime- teen, twellty-one and twenty-four pounds, June 26.—Three days of yery indifferent success; one-day without either 2 rise or strike, But we were at no time without good sport, for fhe sea trout were large and abundant, and we took them weighing from one to six pounds every day. For eating, as a steady diet, we pre- ferred them to salmon. Bui trout was not what we came for, so, as oul poet said < # To gast all day and never hook a fish Is supping chalice from a golden dish.” So we coneluded, like the Arabs, «t'9 strike our tents and sadly steal ayay Hoping fo live to fish some other day.” My score showed that my first fourteen fish averaged twenty-eight and a half pounds, At the close my average Was tyenty-six and 8 quar ; See, ter, Thisis the largest averagel ever made. But for tliree of ten, thirteen and twelve my whole average would have approached thirty pounds, My last year’s average was twenty-five pounds, Three of party who went up to head waters had excelléntsport. Thei score was sixty-two, forty-five anc thirty-eight fish in ten clays. This year’s experience has confirmed me in my opinion that the very best time to fish is the moment the spring freshets have so far subsided as to enable you to reach the pools. I hopé next year to be on my fa yorite river at just this best time. I will be weary waiting, but the inter- val will be filled with the pleasure of anticipation, G, D. = Albuny, Ovt., 1877, ,* SS gy Sp \ Fisn Azour Norrors, VrramntA.—We are indebted to Mr. W. H. Seabury for the followine valuable catalogue of tho fishes found in the vicinity of Norfolk, Va. : EDIBLE SALT WATER FISH, Rock (Striped Bass)—Remain nearly the entire year; bait, crab or sitimp. Gray Trout (Squeteague)—In season April to November; bold biters. Salmon Trout—Spots more distinctly marked than in gray; similar babits. Roundheads (Kingfish)—May to November, Saltwater Chub (Black Fish or Tautoag)—Very seldom found here over five pounds. Sheepsliead—Abundant at mouth of James, York and Back River. Porgy—Very similay in appedrance to sheepshead. Spot— Small delicate pan fish; in their prime in September. Hogfish—The highest prized fish for the table, Sunfish (Pompano)—Not very abund- ant, Trayailieur—Small pan fish; lives by suction. Red Draom— Caught mostly on sea and hay shore, Black Drum—Canght mostly on sea and bay shore. Croaker—Always on hand during the fishing sea- s80n; fair pan fish, Maiden (Scup)—Very small and not abundant. Menhaden, (Mossbunker or Fat Backs)—Norfolk harbor packed with. small fry, Black Will—A dark, pereh-shaped fish, seldom ever over one and a half pounds; caught near fresh-water creeks; not very abundant; bite occasionally, Blueflsh—Apvil, May, November; canght altogether in seines, Tailin—Small variety of above stay from April to December. Bounito—Large fish from two to five and a half feet; mostly taken with a gig, Shad—In prime order generally in March. Herring—Abundant. Wickory Shad—Abundant in spring and fall; no very large ones, Flounder—Karliest salt waler fish in market. Mullet Jumping—Caught mostly at night by having a ligit at the bow of the boat which they jump at. Mullet Sea—Sharp bold biter, Mackerel Spanish—Do not take bail; caught on bay shore. Mackerel Bay—A darker, heavier body than the Spanish. Jewish or ‘Tarpum—An occa- sional enmmer strageler. VARIETIES NOT USED FOR FOOD. Alewife (Menhaden, Mossbunker or Fat Backe)—The harbor packed with small fry. Salt Water Catfish—Caught near fresh water creeks. - Flying Fish—Not very abundant; bite occasionally. Gar—No very large ones, Sting Ray—Numerous and troublesome. Dogfish— Abundant, Skate—Not numerous, Shark— EE A IT 42 lB. 12 —)98 11-8 BR While. lessesese) 18 9 10 10 12 12 We 12 .— 90 J1 14 Bowles. ...seeeeee ee eee Sealh ye). tL att 2 9 10), 8-60 diy ise Hardy.---.-.saeeeye eee) 12 13.20.9 2 8 10 9 18—99 iT Tey NES ta 111 gogo IL 9 10 ote Oe ARSC ee eee ade | Y y iL § 1 tit 914 HEA SiS a a ee SS Hardy won. three times, Garnett twice, Tyler Allyn twice, LB White once, and Rogers once. Hardy and Dey shot in all nine matches. Captain E. V- White was presented with a tin cup of the size of a half-bushel measure. Other members not baying shot in half the matches, their scores are not given. None of them averaged 103, . —— | Answers to Worrespoudents. a No Netice Taken of Anouymons Communications. {7 A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why their queries are not answered, when thuy read the lines at the head of this column. MM. §. for D. F., Paterson.—We only give advice through our columns. B. G., Solon.--Address Plympton Rolier-Skatie Patentee, Stuyvesant and Sth Bt., New York. ‘ Rog, Sharon, Pa.—Please inform mé when the sexson opens in Ohio for quail, Ans- Noy. t. ‘ 7, M., New York.—How is Riverside, Conn.; for duck and quail shoot jng? Ans. A few quail, good duck shooting, P.D.M., Nushyille.—A bout three weeks. Would not advise any s0- called preventatlyes ; all such are dangerons. pies ithaca.—Evidently our vorrespondent has given a fish ifs local name, as the Phymatlus is nob found in Virginia. i. W. C, Germantowa, Pa.—Write fo the Schley Bros., Frederick ‘City, Mad. They can probably give you information. BUTLER, Pitted) Mass.—The address of the parson. asking about the Resuigouche Riveris C. W. Bradford, Westboro, Alas, be ‘ae\ ke) wisshopuen.—The bird is of the genus Totanus—yulgarly estes ghee sant aa yellow shanks; Dot very good to eat, ee es hee tenth eel a). AS ee SS I @ W. R. &.,, Boston.—The Hudson Bay Co, is a very close monopoly. The Lars are mostly, if not entirely, shipped direct to England, Do not think you would have any chance, @. 5 §., Falrport.—Sorry we cannot reply to your long series of questions, but the whole matter can be found in any book on the train- ing of dogs, Werecter to the “Sportsman’s Gazetteer.” TD. A, 'T., Pittsburgh.—W ould follow up the treatment by giving a few Be careful n0f to ex- Inild doses of castor oil, say half a tablespooniul. pose the dog to cold dranghts; only exercise him gently, SCALPEL, Morgantown.—We have found it good rule in loading guns of 12 and 10 gauge for cover shooting, to allow 83; drs. powder and 1 oz, Biot, for each 63< lbs. weight of gun. Larger bore, heavier charge. Frank, Southfield, Mass.—1. Is choke-boring applicable to muzzle- loaders? 2. What charge would be suitable for a single barrel breech- loader, 7 pounds weight, 12 bore? Ans, 1. Yes. der, 147 04, shot. 2. Three drs, of pow- G. C., Girard, Kansas.—Which shoots the strongest? aload of powder put in louse with slight tap, or a load that is hammered down solid and tight? Ans.—We refer you fo answer to W.d, C., Statesville, in our last issue. This covers the whole ground. §. H. A., Boston,—A distemper such as you describe is not uncommon in cats. We haye seen il, cured hy administering a half grain of blue mass, and repeating the dose every other day fora week. Still, a cat is hard to kill and sometimes, in time, the disease disappears of its own accord, J. H., Boston.—My hound has & very slight discharge from the nose nnd a very offensive smell from the nose, Once in a while he shakes his head and acts asthough he has somethingin his head he wants to get olf, like a person who has the snufiles, Ans. Your dog probably has chronic nasal catarrh, Get your family physician to look at him. §. O., Oil City, Pa.—Please inform me through your paper where I can get a pure bred English mastiff bitch from nine months to a year old, or else a dog pup of same breed, or a half mastiff and ha’f bull- dog, Ihave kept your paper over a year, but have heyer seen any such dogs advertised for sale. Ans. We know ofnone. Perhaps an adver- tisemnent in our columns would bring a response, SUBSCRIBER, Norfolk, VYa.—My puppy is two weeks old, has a good ap- petite for meat, but will not eat bread, I give a8 much as he will eat, and he still keeps very poor. Ans. Change food; try fora few days a little Spratt’s biscuit, then a little cow’s liver,cr meat mixed with boi'ed potatoes. Stop feeding fine bread, Give a two grain quinine pill three times a day for a week with plenty of cold boiled mild. H. f. A, Gerard, Kansas.—Setter pup six months old has something the mafter with his eyes, a fleshy substance growing there, which seems to cover the eye. Ans. Your dog has possibly granulated eyelids. Use sulphate of copper, touch the eyelids lightly with the crystals, then wash quickly with cool water. Must be carefully done by an expert, Alter his diet, and feed moderately. Do not use any excess of meat. J. W. McL., Ontario.—l. What variety of front sight were used by the teams at Creedmoor Jast September? 2% Did the British team buy any American breech-loaders and whose make? Ans. 1. With but very few exceptions both sides used the. open bead sight. 2, The British team bought breech-ioaders from all the best American makers, It is likely that at Wimbledon ail our makers will be represented this year. J. C.—Willyou please inform me whatis the best vaulting record with the pole in the United States? 2. Where can vaulting poles be purchased, and the probable cost? Ans. 1. Willié Robertson has the best authentic professional pole jump; it was done at Albany, last gust. The height was 10ft.144in. The best amateur jump was done by Geo. McNichol in this city; the height was 9ft.6in, We don’t know where to buy yaulting poles, but will find out for you. J... P.—i. To whom or where should I send scores of a rifie club? 2, Whatis the military rank of Colonel Sanford? 3. What would it cost a elub of forty, more.or less, to affiliate with the N. R. A. 80 that it could practice and shoot matches at Creedmoor? Ans. 1, To the For- Est AND STREAM. 2%. Inspector of rifle practice of the First Division with the rank of Lieut.Col. 3. As city residents each member would have to pay $3 and then could enjoy all the privileges. L. B. D,, Le Roy.—1. Describe a 200 yard Carton target. 2. To what number would 64-100 shot barrel correspond, 16to 18? 3. Proper amount of powder aud shot for thesame? Ans, 1, Take the ordinary 200 yard Creedmoor target and reduce bull’s eye one half. Then in shooting nothiog counts but the bull’s eye which is now reduced to a diameter of four inches. Hitting the bull’s eye counts 6. 2. About18. 3, Two and a half to three drachms powder and from 1 to-13¢ ounces shot, ©. E. L., St. Paul, Minn,—Will you answer through your paper the following questions? 1. Who invented the choke-bore? 2. Will a shoke-bore shoot buck shot. better than an ordinary cylinder bore? 8. What is the best size bore for duck shooting; also, proper size of shot? Ans. 1. Lefever, of Syracuse, claims the invention, Can show you a gun (breech-loader) made by him (choke-bored) nine years ago, 2, No, 8. 10 bore will fit the average shooter. No. 8 or4 shot. D. W. 8., Petroleum.—My cocker spaniel, 16 months old, has had its eye injured. Eye much inilamed; eye-ball has a milky appearance: Looks red and angry looking. Constant discharge. Ans, Local treat- ment is called for, which, itis highly probable, would demand the ser- yices of a skilled surgeon. Perhaps an operation would have to be per- formed. Aboye all keep the dog quiet and let him remain in a darkened room. There may be inflammation and effusion, and puncture might be necessary. H. W., Northbridgée.—My pointer is a year old; have had him six Weeks; appetite good, butasthinasamatch; eyesarerunning. What ghallldo? Answer, Your dog has still traces of the distemper, and suffers from the consequences of the disease, The eye discharge is not “uncommon. Give your dog tonics, say 2 grs, of quinine four times a day, 8 grs. in all, every other day for four days; abandon areca nut, Feed simply, nothing better than boiled liver. Try the effects of about a half teaspoon of-flour of sulphur, twice a day. W. C. B., Phila.—l. Would there be any use in going for ducks with a gun whieh has Damascus barrels, 28 in. long,chambered for 12 gauge- shells, choke-bored to 14 gauge ah muzzle, weight -about 774 lbs. 2. What quantity of powder and shot, and size of shot, and how many and what kind of wads fora charge? 3, Would metal shells be preferable? ‘Ans. 1. Yes, of Some use, but most too small and light for good work. 2, Big drs. powder, 1 oz. No. 4 shot, with two No. 11 Ely’s pink edge wads over the powder, and one black edge wad over the shot. 3. No. SunscRIBER, Norfolk.—My. puppy has no discharge at the nose, seems in perfect health, only very pour. Have another pup seven months old. Has been sick for some time. About the 16th of September he was jaken down With a weaknessin the hack, Has discharges from his eyes. Ans. We should say it comes from distemper. The paralysis is not always constant, sometimes only temporary- Give the dogs both quinine and uux vomica—of the former 2 grains twice a day, for three days—of the nux vomica, not over the % of a grain. Nux vomica re quires watching as to its effects. If you see any nervous disturbance, diminigh the nux to 4, Giye the nux every other day fora week, H. B, H., Columbus, O.—My dog lias been fedon table scraps. Hye little dull, membrane slightly inflanied, coat more harsh and rough than ustal, tongne w slight whitish tinge, breathing labored, bowels some- what loose, secretion of kidney little lighter in éolor than should be, ap- petite good and regular, temperature of body-as per direction is 90 Far, kennel large box in dry place under same roof as house, on board floor, under a stairway; box cleaned every week; dog has a cough which is not deep toned, bul morelike a wheeze. Ans, Giye your dog two compound cathartic pills (7. S.), feed on the moat nourishing food possible. Keep him well housed, only letting him out for exercise three times a day, and as soon as he gets tired and wants to rest, pul him in the house again. Give two grains of quinine (sulphate) and 1 a, grain sulphate of iron three times a day for.a week, and wateh lim carefully, W G. D,, Cortland, N. ¥.—I haye a pointer pup six months old which breaks out in thick blotches under his fore-quarters, also on his hind legs, with a few on his body. These blotches are about the size of a small pea; in color reddish, and come to a head filled with a yellow pus, then dry up, leaving the skin bare of hair with a kind of scaly appearance, The dog is quite fleshy, but eats no meat, and has eaten none, or buf little for past two months. With exception of these sores the dog appears perfectly healthy and feels well, What can I do for him? Ans Donoyan’s solution, 1 drachm; fluid ext. tritienm re- pens, 1 ounce; fluid ext, of duicamara, 6 drachms; fluid ext. ta~ roxicum, 1 ounce; water 4. 8, fo make 8 ounces. Dose, tablespoonful three times a day. Alsoapply the black wash as given in “Hallock’s Gazetteer.” E. D,. W., Dover, N. H.—1. Thavea gun about 31/4 inches long (the barrels) and Tam thinking of having them cut off to thirty inches, Would it hurf the shooting qualities any? 2. How large is the bulis- eye of the Creedmoor targets at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards? 3. The stock of my gun is bruised and dented considerably (as it has not had the best of care), What shall I do with it—have it scraped and varnished, or not? 4, Can you tell me the name of the following described hawk; yellow legs, white breast, and back drab, with a small brown spot on top of the head; top of the witigs drab, and bottom of wings white, and the same concerning the tail; is found flying over the fields at a distance of from three to ten feet? 5. What will it cost for me to have my volume of the FOREST aND STREAM bound? 6, I began to take the FOREST AND STREAM with Vol. 7, No.18, Gani complete that volume? 4. When will the portraits of the American Team appear? 8. When is the meeting of the Base Ball League fo name the clubs that shall play for the pennant next season, and who got second place this sea- son? 9. Where are the letters from Al Fresco on Florida that you said last July were promised fo appear in September? 10. Where is the nearest place to Dover that I can obtain the Dittmar powder for trial? Ans. 1. Notatall. 2. Three feet. 3. A matter of taste; old scars are evidence of goodservice. 4, From description, probably the American goshawk, Astur atricapillus. 5. $1.50 per volume, 6, Yes. 7. In next week’s paper. 8. Write to Henvy Chadwick, Hagle office, Brooklyn, N. Y. 9. Quien sabe? 10. Write to Carl Dittmar, Neponset, Mass, PAPER SHELLS. Manufactured by the Union Metallic Car— tridge Company, are Superior to any Shells of the Same Grade inthis Country or Europe. They are SURE FIRE, will Nor BURST in fhe GUN, and are warranted fo shoot as well with the same charge of powder as any shell in the market, A letter published in the Chicago Field, Sept, 22, giving the result of a trial made with No. 12 St. Louis Shells which are claimed to Save 25 per cent. of the powder, and give almost no recoil to the guué and No. 12 Bridgeport Paper Shells, says :— - R “Pour of each loaded with 3, 334 and 334 drachms of Lafiin & Rand’s powder, and all with 147 ounces by weight, or 363 pellets to the charge counted, of No.7 Chicago shot. Distance 40 yards to muzzle of gun, target a circle 30 inches in diameter, a bull’s-eye center, 134 inch circle penetration pads 914 inches by 1114, 30 sheets to pad, made of heayy, hardware paper, 30 sheets large enough laid on each other making 24 pads. The gun was shot resting across-a bag filled with straw. The following is the result: 8T. LOUIS PAPER SHEEHLS. Pellets in : Pellets in Pellets in Penetration Sheets pene- Bulls Hye, Pad, 94by 30in. cirtle. tration by 3 IX meh, ©1144 inch, Fetets. 3 Dr. Powder. 1K. een seulabate 0 54 240) 18 2Rxu Binevsabiss come 2 BT 238 19 UA pkgs see 3 54 243 16 2 Li, Beassces,.-02= 3 43 2341) 1% T 185 956 i 324 Dr. Powder. Ved ae Se 2 48 225 1 pee eben ea te eatee 1 30 210 16 ie aes ae eee 0 16 1A 15 2) Ey B.--- «en-v 0 1 61 249 if 7 185 “B04 66 8% Dr. Powder. IVR Boyles ear] 3 69 Dyan) 17 Do Biseaessy. es = . 1 62 261. 14 Tie dese = 0 56 255 17 Delis BPs. iste etek ao 3 62 253 i8 721 229-572 —-9UB—-2,75S = T2907 - BRIDGEPORT PAPER SHELLS. 3 Dr. Powder 7M Sd ee Benen 2 5T 256 1% 2R. BB... tntee Fd 56 248 du Ae S[arePesn oe eects re 3 44 215 WW QGP esa adele 4 53 240 1T 12 215 971 OT 314 Dr. Powder, TR: Bur ee = Lee 1 13 137 14 VOR eee eee ot 3 Gs 252 1s TRG TELOU LYS G2 54 2265 19 bags or 3 54. 211 1g 9 183 836 69 g 63 250 i 60 25) a Bal 216 1s 1 43 238 16 526 2 —H18S5G—3,162 = Za_an9 ~ All the shells were loaded precisely the same as nearagT could loud them, with one black and one pink vdge wad over powder, and one black edge wad over shot. I have no comment to make on the relative merits of either shell, the figures stand for themselves. I conld se Lo difference in the recoil of the paper shells, I think the reliability of the Bridgeport paper shell is worthy of mention, having aed g large number in the past three years without havingonetusite, [can't say as much for any other paper shell I eyer used, —[4A2, FOREST AND STREAM, A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAL NATURAL HISTORY, FISH CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THE INCULCATION In MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTEREST Iv Our-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY Gorest and Strean Bublishing Company. —AT— No. 111 (old No, 103) FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, [Post OFFICE Box 2832,] TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, Twenty-five per cent. off for Clubs of Three or more, + Advertising Hates, nonpareil type, 25 cents per line; outside page, 40 cents, Notices in editorial Inside pages, Special rates for three, six and twelve months, éolumns, 50 cents per line, Advertisements should be sent in by Saturday of each week, if pos- Bible, : All transient advertisements must be accompanied with the money or they will not be inserted. 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We cannot promise to return rejected manuscripts, Secretaries of Clubs and Associations are urged to favor us with brief notes of their movements and transactions, Nothing will be admitted to any department of the paper that may not be read with propriety in the home circle. : We cannot be responsible for dereliction of the mail service if money remitted to us is lost. NO PERSON WHATEVER is authorized to collect money for us unless he can show authentic credentials from one of the undersigned. We haye no Philadelphia agent. & Trade supplied by American News Company. CHARLES HALLOCK, Editor. . 8. H. TURRILL, Chicago, Western Manager. T, C. BANKS, Business Manager. —We have had the pleasure of a call from Mr. Rutherford Stuyvesant, of this city, who has just returned from a success- ful hunting and fishing trip to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. He brings with him, among other trophies, a pair of moose’s antlers, remarkable for their sym- metry, and a caribou’s horns coyered with velvet. —____5 5, _ In our next number we will publish an exceedingly interest- ing paper sent us from the Department of the Interior (U. S§ Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories) on the old Inhabitations of a lost Race, which are found to-day in Wew Mexico and Arizona. =e I eS —Captain A, H. Markham, the second in command under Sir George Nares, was lately in St. Louis. For distinguished services during the late polar expedition, Captain, Markham was the recipient of the Royal Geographical Society’s gold medal. The gallant captain is still a young man, of fine bearing and physique, and is undoubtedly possessed of untold pluck. The captain was en route for Fort Sill. We are very sure that our numerous army friends in the Indian Territory will gladly welcome Captain Markham. Se ae —Dr. T. C. Ryan has opened his new Russian Baths at No. 18 La Fayette Place, this city. This treatment is growing in’ public favor, and Dr. Ryan’s establishment is a model. + Tux Wooprorr Exrepiti0n.—The vessel which had been chartered for this tour proving unfit for the purpose, the mana- gers have contracted with the famous ship builder, John Roach, for a new iron ship. The steamship is to be 325 ft. by 40 ft., and being built expressly for the expedition, will be fiited up with every convenience, and will be especially adapted to cruising in tropical waters. The change necessitates a further delay, and the departure has been deferred {ill next May. The party will proceed to England; then will cruise the Baltie Sea, returning to Paris for the Exposition. Thence they go to the Mediterranean and the Wile, and after that the course will be reversal of the one originally projected, wu SHALL TH& NATIONAL RIFLE ASSO- CIATION ABDICATE? N the early history of the National Rifle Association, the Army and Navy Journal assumed to be its organ, from the fact that its most worthy editor was the first President; and the interest he took in the welfare of what was for some years a novel project, made his excellent journal an authority, These exertions, made to place the N. R. A. on a firm basis, must always be recognized, and the association clearly showed their appreciation of Colenel Church’s distinguished services by sppointing him an honorary director for life, an honor which has hever been conferred on any one else. It does seem, however, as if the Army and Navy Journal has lost some of its interest in the N. R. A. for it certainly has permitted some of its contemporaries to surpass it in Te- gard to information on rifle matters. In the issue of October 27, the Army and Navy Journal has made a terrible struggle to come to the front, in relation to the much discussed International Rifle Match, but it is somewhatto be feared that in making this unusual exertion it has entirely overleapt the subject. The Army and Navy Journal indulges in a tirade of quite questionable taste, direct- ed against the officers of the N. R. A., for having, in addition | todeclining to alter the terms of the Centennial Trophy Match, passed a resolution, stating thatin their judgment, ‘‘it was inexpedient to start another International Match.” Such con- duct the Army and Navy Journal considers so reprehensible that it urges ‘‘ the abdication” of the powers that be, and the immediate organization of a Representative National Associa- tion. In fact, an appeal is made to the rifle shooting public to get up some kind of a substitute assuciation, empowered for the time being to shootsome particular nondescript match or other. ‘This shows what is ealled the heroic treatment. Admitting, which we by no means do, that the N. R. A. would err in coming to this conclusion, it, seems to us some- what extraordinary that a paper which has plumed itself on being the founder of the N. R. A., should even fora slight difference of opinion be desirous of destroying a flourishing institution, root and branch—one in fact which the whole country looks at to-day with pride. But unfortunately for our respectable contemporary, to use an expression which its military proclivities will no doubt fully understand, it has gone off at half-cock. In point of fact, the final resolution which the Army and Davy Journal thinks so fatal, which has excited its ire, was never passed at all / The record of the Association will show that this offend- ing resolution was tabled, and now peacefully slumbers. As the course of the Army and Navy Journal has made an item of news of an action which did not take place, we publish the so-called resolution in our: rifle column. Some curiosity has been expressed by the members of the N. R. A. to learn what must be done under the circumstances, as they may be liftély to be left out inthe cold, We can assure such timid persons that no instance or precedent is known of an association being destroyed by a resolution, which is not a resolution. The writer of the article in the Army and Navy Journal may be compared, then, to Samson pulling down the columns of the temple, because the Philistines annoyed him, only that in the present case there is no grievance, and not much of a Samson either, me THE WHOLESALE POACHERS ON THE SACRAMENTO. OME comments have been directed toward this Journal, growing out of an article published in our last issue, in which we spoke, in quite plain terms, about the California salmon interest, and how the law was utterly disregarded on the Sacramento River. Newspaper notoriety, of a peculiar kind, is by no means desirable, and we are sometimes chary of giving publicity to the names of individuals supposed to be engaged in breaking the laws. With us, hearsays have been paid no attention to, as we have always required absolute proof before we have been willing to exercise even the disagreeable power of casting odium on law-breakers. We congratulate ourselves on the caution we have exercised. If we have made any mistakes by accusing persons wrongfully of breaking the laws applicable to game or fish, we have yet to hear of such errors on our part. In the case of Messrs, Emerson, Corville & Co., of Collins- ville, there can be no misiake. These canners haye rented Mr. Booth’s former establishment on the Sacramento, and up to the first of August, put up something like 10,000 cases of salmon. ‘Then they pretended to close up their establishment, in order to engage in the innocent pursuit of fruit and vege- table canning. This was nothing more than an ingenious blind. he fishermen in the river, for the most part, are Greeks und ‘Italians, who are quite as indifferent to the laws ag certainly are Messrs. Emerson, Corville & Co. The usual price paid these fishermen was twenty-five cents for a salmon of sixteen pounds, then this price was mereased. On the first of August it was intimated to the fishermen, in a solemn kind of a way (perbaps with a wink) that, ‘ft was against the law to catch salmon now—but that if they did happen to find any very prime salmon in their nets, that may be thirty cents would not be out of the way for’em.” Of course the Greeks and the Italians found, after this warning, no end of salmon in their nets, and there is no doubt but that from 1,600 to 2,000 salmon were caught every day for a month or more, as the cannery was running night and day (not on frait or yegeta- bles) through the close seagon of this year, Of course, how many cases of salmon Messrs. Emerson, Corville & Co. on up in the close season will never be known. Another little invention used by these people to account for the presence of forty-four white men and as many Chinese at their works was, that all hands were busy in the manufacture of cans for the season of ’78. Now, the nearest place of note to Collinsville, is Antioch, The Fish Commissioners of the State, who are supposed to he gifted at least with common sense, to use the Biblical term “sped to Antioch, seeking for justice.” But little of that Tare commodity did they find in Antioch. AJl civil and legisle_ tive functions seemed to have been concentrated in one gifted individual there, who combined the varied occupations of Store Keeper, Justice of the Peace, Whartinger, Postmaster, Express Agent and Telegraphic Operator. Besides these few callings, this person has a keen eye to business. It was the Justice of the Peace who traded with the fishermen. Messrs, Emerson, Corville & Co. gave orders on the postmaster and there was a general dickering all around. Of course, then,this much-employed custodian of the peace and administrative and executive head of the laws could see nothing inthe whole mat- ter, and so far the California Fish Commissioners went on their ways out of Antioch, saying: ‘Lo! there is no justice in the land!” Now, itis bad enough at any time, or under any cireum- stances, to break the laws, but, to use an English expression, there is something peculiarly ‘‘ cheeky” in the action of the firm we have, unfortunately, to do with. Exactly at the head of this river is the precise place where the eges of the salmon. haye been collected for general distribution all over the coun- try, and where, for the erection of the salmon works, a very large amount of money has been spent. There is not a river inthe whole Union, Kast or West, North or South, where greater injury could be done to the fishery interests of the country. We are glad to learn that the leading San Francisco papers have taken this matter in hand, and we trust that the good sense of the Californians will be on the side of the Fish Com- missioners of the State. As much as anything else, it is to the labors of these very Commissioners that the Sacramento. River is fruitful with fish once more ; and it seems worse than absurd, that the very river which shows the best results from their care should be exactly the stream where law-breakerg should have the power to inflict the greatest injury. The Forest anp SrrReAM never enters into political topics, and though we have been assured that somewhat of dema— gogueism has been allowed to enter into this topic, as far as relates to an opposition to the Fish Commissioners, we can hardly credit that the intelligence of the Pacific State can ever be on the side of those who willfully shape their con- duct in opposition to the general welfar® of the community. +O AN APOLOGY TO A TRUE POET, N an issue of this paper of August 9th, we regret to slate that an injustice was done to the most distinguished of our American poets, John G, Whittier. A poem entitled, ‘'The Cry of a Lost Soul,” was published by us as ‘ Translated from the Portuguese for Forrsr anp Srrram.” Struck at once by the elegance of the language and the beauty of the lines, the poem found a ready place in our columns. Quite properly Mr, Whittier’s attention was directed toward the poem, of which he is the author; and he has written us a letter which we cheerfully publish. We are only glad to make the amende honorable, and to frankly allow that we were imposed upon. There is something even ludicrous at times, when such plagia- risms are laid bare, for instead of ‘*The Cry of a Lost Soul” having been translated from the Portuguese originally into English, the verses were written first by Mr. Whittier, and were then rendered into Portuguese by His Majesty Dom Pedro, Emperor of Brazil. In fact, no more graceful compli- ment could have been paid to the gentlest and sweetest of our poets: To THE EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM: My attention has been called to a poem in thy paper purporting to be a translation from the Portnguese, and to haye been written by the Em- peror of Brazil, A note appended to it placés me under the charge of Plagiarism and of falsely claiming the poem as mine. The poem is mine, and was translated into the Portuguese tongue by the Emperor Dom Pedro, together with other pieces of my own and of Longiellow. Ihave by mea copy of the transiation forwarded to me by the Emperor, in his own handwriting. Be kind enongh to set the mat- ter right, and relieve me from a charge I never expected to be brought Against me, Thy friend, JonN G. WHITTIER. Amesbury, 10th Mo., 28, 1877. P. S.—If I remember rightly the pretended translation was an exact, copy of my poem, word for word, : ———— HIGH PRICES OF SPORTING GOODS. HE cost of neaadly every material or implement used by" sportsmen is much too high, and out of all proportion with most articles that enter into ordinary use or daily con- sumption. It amounts to a prohibitive tariif to persons of moderate means, and actually discourages thousands from en- gaging in sports of the field and the stream, whose tastes lead directly thereto, and whose desires being thus nipped are per- haps crushed out forever. In fishing rods, reels and tackle the prices are generally beyond all reason, and the same may be said of other branches of trade that cater to the lovers of out-of-door sports, The old proverb of “ penny wise and wade foolish ” never applied more directly. It would seem that. cupidity argues that it will be better to take dollars from the few than dimes from the many. But prohibitory or exacting rates for goods te a cl FOREST: AND STREAM. 253 curtail the market and decimate the buyers, so that it would seem politic at least on the partof dealers to put their prices so low that purchasers may be attracted and multiplied. The Fors? anp Stream has proved the direct and substantial benefits of printing a cheap paper, Formerly it published sixteen pages for $5; now it gives twenty-four pages for #4, find to clubs of three or more for $3 to each subseriber. This is equivalent ta eight pages per week for fifty-two weeks in the year, or 416 pages of reading matter per year, for #1. We feel certain that if dealers would first look to their price tags carefully, then consider the hard times, and after that the wants of spertsmen and the-yast army waiting to be supplied, they would think on these things as seriously as we have done and now do, and not only be advised but convinced. We have been prompted to ‘‘break loose” on this subject, just at this moment, because it has been brought to our notice ‘by an intelligent and wealthy citizen of San Francisco, who is now visiting New York. He says that the people of the Pacifie coast. find it far preferable to purchase their goods direct from England than from Eastern houses, simply be- cause they are yastly cheaper. It is true there will always be a class of buyers of superior guns, rods, and dogs, just as there is of high-priced Jergensen and Baguelin watches. The trade should provide for these; but it should also provide good, serviceable goods at moderate prices for depleted purses. It is especially incumbent upon us here in America to avoid creating an aristocracy of sportsmen, and to prevent even the impression that our sportsmen are an exclusive kid-gloye and silk-stocking fraternity. This impression will certainly obtain if exorbitant prices prevent any but wealthy persons from buy- ing sporting gocds. Even now the humble bushman or moss- backer who hangs up his cast iron $5 muzzle-loader after a hard day’s work and empty bag, looks with envy upon the man in velveteen and cords, who sports his gold repeater and $350 gun. The moment legitimate field sports are curtailed within the limit and means of a few individuals to the exclu- sion of the multitudinous masses, we may weli bid good-bye to game protection in our wilderness places, and look for tame birds and confiding deer in close preserves, where, as in Great Britain, moneyed men fence them in for their periodical diversion. : We carfiot, perhaps, estimate how much the cultivation and dissemination of a proper taste for out-of-door sports depends upon the low prices of sporting goods, and we shall hold our dealers in a measure responsible for failure if they do not mnark down their extravagant prices, and give usa rod, reel and line that will catch fish scientifically, or a gun that will not shake to pieces in a year, without making the primary cost so great-as to make the’ fish and game we catch the most expensive luxuries we eat, OF Carbs or RerERENce ror Srortsmen.—A. yery good wrin- Ile is casually referred to by our Washington correspondent in his last week’s letter. He says that the Game Protective Association, of Alexandria, Virginia, is furnishing to its mem- bers reference cards for their protection while hunting among the farmers. The cards set forth that the bearers are legiti- mate sportsmen, giving their names and residences, and in every way designating them to be respectable and responsible take kindly to these gentry, now that they have ascertained that they ave really the protectors and propagators of the birds they shoot, and do not depredate on chicken houses and burn rail fences, but respect their property rights. No measure that we can devise or suggest seems better adapted than this _ to promote the mutual interests of farmers and sportsmen, and we respectfully urge upon our game clubs to adopt it and issue cards of reference to their members. This will make the clubs really responsible for their good behayior in the field, and we have no doubt that any farmer who can prove actual depredations can prosecute and recover from the clubs for any damages caused by its members. The quail, or partridge, is almost the only game bird left among the fields. of our middle and Western States, and since the gunners must have sport, it will be well for the farmers to join them in a mutual benefit association, The sportsmen, by protecting the birds ‘and _ planting colonies here and there, increase their numbers. All _ they ask in return is the privilege of shooting them in season, while they guarantee to the farmers immunity from depreda- tions of pot-hunters, by making it impossible for any one to ‘shoot over a farm unless he carries his card of reference from his club, which would be even a stronger suarantee than a letter of introduction from a friend. It will be readily scen, if this plan is adopted throughout the whole country, that its eifect must be to increase the numerical and moval strength of clubs, and inferéntially to promote the laws and multiply the game. Willthe other sportmg papers indorse these views and aid the work ? i Yuet Anormer Sporrsman’s JourNan.—We offer our con- atulations to Lhe Cowntry, both generally and particularly ; or one day last week a journal with the above caption, de- voted to field sports, made its debut. With an exceedingly neat head, a medalion of a setter being flanked right and left by a polo party and a mail coach, The Country's outside pase 8 quite attractive. Of course, with the first issue of a paper a great many difficulties, simply of a physical character, have © be overcome. If, then, in this new aspirant lo public yor, in the cut of the postulant’s clothes alone, there may be Dothing which is either novel or starting, still he will doubt- less have a fair claim to public attention, The editor, Mr. - M, Tileston, having assisted for some time in conducting men out for a day’s shooting. The farmers are beginning to |. the Forzst Anp SrrmaAm, ought to have a certain amount ot experience in such matters. To natural talents, Mr, Tileston adds a great deal of tact and good judgment, with familiarity in such topies as he intends treating. Of course, starting a new paper in these precarious times is always a venture at the best. ‘Che initiatory moyement in a paper is a good deal like that in arun-away match, The trouble is not as much in the running off as it is the come-to, which is sometimes’ quite difficult, A° great many new journalistic enterprises are started in New York. For one genuine success there are a thousand failures, It behooves us not to philosophize over the causes of ill success. One thing, however, is absolutely positive—that when misfortune comes to a paper 1t is never the public who are at fault. The history of every paper which has been successful is the story, first, of natural tact or journalistic ability, and afterward of great industry, of won- derful patience, and the surmounting of untold difficulties, Looking casually over a kind of ecbarnel-house publication, which seems to gloat over the misfortunes of newspapers, we find the following: ‘Sixty-eight newspapers were started in the United States and Canada during September of this year, is77. Of these, four were dailies, 48 weeklies and ten monthlies, the remaincer being semi-weeklies and semi- monthlies. During the same month 59 publications suspend- ed, six of which were dailies, forty-five weeklies, two semi- The largest number of new publications during the month are credited to weeklies, five monthlies and one semi-monthly. New York, The most suspensions occurred in, Ilinois.” Certainly, during the same period of time, untold businesses ot an entirely different kind haye been started, whose ultimate suceess will be quite as problematical as that of the news- We disclaim, however, any inclination to cast a wet blanket over a new journalistic enterprise, even ina peculiar line of business, which we must think to-day is more or less There is always room for more, eyen should In conclusion, we may quote papers, fully covered. the doctors crowd the patients. a well-known aphorism of Josh Billings : ‘Weyer take the bull bi the horns, ying man, but take him bi the tale; then yn Kan let go when yu want to.” —_—e— ++ —. VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA.—No. 3. By vee Eprron. a 2 BRETHREN : November 1, 1877, Recurring frosts and occasional flurries of snow are driving the wild fowl southward ; and as they honk overhead or dab- ble noisily among the wild rice stubble for the grains that now lie strewn upon the surface of the ponds and lakes, I am re- minded that a ful month has elapsed since I lay perdu at eyentide and in the early gray of the morning upon one of those ‘‘ passes” so famous in Wisconsin and Minnesota, wait- ing in yain for an expected flight of ducks which never came. It was too warm then for wild fowl, and an unusually hot September had scarcely given place to that modified tempera- ture which makes the Indian summer so captivating to the man who values pure air and sunshine more than Diogenes. The only boon the old philosopher asked, you will remember, was that his solicitous friends would stand aside ‘‘out of his A month ago a few wood ducks local to the sunshine !” neighborhood, and an occasional bunch of early mallards, were the only flights we saw, and they were few and far be- tween, asare the flights of angels earthward. Few, indeed, fell to our guns. ners who are counting feathered trophies by the score. ous sport they are having in these days. Eyen now fragrant testimony thereof is ascending to my nostrils in grateful odors from the kitchen (I am writing my letter at home), where a plump brace of canvas-backs, presented by our portly friend, 8. H. Turrill, of Chicago, is being artificially prepared by a cook who never fails. I said ‘‘a brace,” I should say a pair— malé and female. Together they erst winged their hopeful flight along the margin where the succulent wild celery grows, and sought their breakfast.in banquet halls where dead ducks sat around, lifelike in their attitudes of dissemblance; then, to- gether, they fell lamenting victims to their misplaced confi- dence; and now, ‘‘as beautiful in death as in life” (nay, even more beautiful, go ws, on closer inspection), they will together dissolve and float away to the inevitable duck-heayen upon clouds of their own steaming juices, flayored by good old port! Verily, it is nice to be a duck ! How easily are our thoughts led off by trifles from the more serious obligations of our lives! My roast duck, and what the boys arenow doing with their guns in Wisconsin and Minnesota have nothing to do with my summer fishing for trout, bass, pike and grayling in Michigan, which I proposed to write of when I began this letter. Not to say that there are no ducks in Michigan, by any means, for there are rafts of them on many of the lakes and rivers ; but there are no canvas-backs there that I bave ever heard of, although they are common in localities m Wisconsin, where the yalisneria or wild celery grows. I haye never seen the wild celery in Michigan, yet it *Brethven = I’m growing too old now for this sort of thing. TPorgive me! Dhis fs probably the last time I shall eyer attempt to perpetrate a joke, Pat Too high they flew, and when we would watch them afar off like specks against the zenith, the brave Colonel of the Second Minnesota Reginient would say: ‘‘Markk up !’’ like the youth in the poem whom neither old man nor winsome maiden could persuade to stay below. The youth paid no attention to nadir.* Now, however, the season in the northwest is atits best, and I fear I almost envy the gun- Glori- may be there, Its absence will account for the non-appear. ance of the canvas-backs. As to the fish, If any angler wishing to visit Northern Michigan will send to the office of the Grand Rapids and In- diana Railroad for one of Mr. J. H. Page's very excellent guide books, and follow the maps and directions therein, I'll guarantee that his lines will be cast in pleasant and profitable places, and that the sammer sun will nowhere beam upon him with more beniguant and modified temper. The railway company mentioned haye provided camp cars for excursion parties, fitted wp with sleeping-berths for nine persons, and con- taining stoye and utensils, pantry, closets, tables, ice chest, ete., and in short everything that is necessary for comfortable living, except bedding and dishes, which those chartering cars must provide. This makes camping out a high art. The traveling coach has only to be shifted off on a siding near the locality to be hunted and fished, and it then becomes a house and permanent headquarters. The car is furnished at the surprisingly low rate of $10 per day, so that the expense to a party of nine is reduced to aminimum. ‘There are scores of excellent localities along the line ot the road and its branches and connections which can be thus reached; those that can- not are few. One must wonder why these facilities and ad- vantages are not so eagerly seized as to keep the demand for them constant. When the revered Joel Penman took his memorable sleigh- ride, he described the party as being composed of three per- sons. He says: ‘*There was Joel, me, and myself.” One can- not too highly commend his endeavor—as itshould be the ambi- tion of every man—tomake the most of himself. Inlike manner, there were three of the writer. Nevertheless, and notwithstand- ing his triple representation, it was impossible for him to oecupy the full complement of nine berths which the camp cars tendered himafforded. Eyen three at a berth could not be thought of. So he determined to forego the luxury and roul it in the old style. Just at this juncture fortune threw in his way a gen- tleman named A. B. Turner, Known tliroughout Michigan as the senior editor of the Grand Rapids Hagle, and an extracr- dinary ‘‘man cf Jetters,” haying been postmaster for nine years; also as the best bait-angler in the State—not to say that he could not manipulate a fly with the best, but in his special- ty he excelled all others. Yes; it was indeed atreat to watch him impose upon the credulity of a sagacious trout! No per- plexity of currents or tangle of roots prevented his invariable success. The dextefous management of his grub or squirrel- baited hook was a marvel to new beginners. But Tanticipate. It was with this Waltonian thoroughbred that I determined to cast my lines. A brief interview with him ended in a solemn compact to ‘* go-a-fishing” and divide the spoils. TI do not mean by this that we agreed to divide the fish that were spoiled—by no means, It was not our purpose to catch trout in wasteful numbers, but rather to ‘‘spare the rod.” [The antithesis in the old proyerb applies only to truant school- boys. ] And so the shades of an early August evening found us in a Woodruff sleeping car, en rowte for Petoskey, the terminus of the main line of the road, and our first objective point. A branch leads off from Walton Station to Trayerse City, on Grand Traverse Bay, tweniy-six miles distant. Walton is 115 miles from Petoskey, and the intermediate -country is where the angler loves most to dwell. If the stranger will conceive an ovate tract of country interspersed with many lakes, large and small, bounded on the east by the main railroad, onthe south by its branch, and on the north and west by the waters of Lake Michigan, of which Grand Traverse Bay is a considerable part ; and remember that very many streams crogs the railroad and flow into the intermediate Jakes and thence into Grand Traverse Bay, he will obtain a fair idea of the “lay of the land” and the fluvial geography of the*country and the accessibility of the waters which he wishes to fish. At the same time he must bear in mind that the streams leading to the lakes westward from the railroad run through a wilderness navigable in part by skiffs only with difficulty. If he wishes to rough it in camp, and is provided, he will do well to go in by these streams. In somecasesthere are primitive stage or wagon routes, and the distances being short the journeys are not tedious. If he wishes to indulge this sense of comfort he will continue by the railroad to Petos- key, and by taking steamboat there he can touch at the various landing places along the Bay; and from these points little ex- eursion steamers ply through the several chains of inland lakes to the mouths of the various streams that he has already crossed at the railroad, These streams contain trout, grayling, or pike, and occasionally all three. As there are lodging houses throughout, more or less comfortable, one can scarcely imagine an excursion that can be made with more facility or comfort by either jadies or gentlemen. It is not necessary to depend on the lodging-houses either. Tents and camp stuff can be carried on the steamboats, and sites may be located where there is no brush to be cleared out, and where milk, eggs, vegetables and fresh bread, or any other requisite can be obtained at shortest notice. Four days is sufficient to traverse the whole country if one is making a hasty tour. Steam or sailing yachts can enter the lakes either by Charleyoix or Cheboygan, and secure a range and variety of scenery that, will scarcely find its equal. Cheboygan is on the Lake Huron side, and Charlevoix on the Lake Michigan side. The features cf the two routes are very different, and one can hardly de. termine which has the greatest charms. The one is accessible to the other, via. the Strait of Mackinaw. Emmett County is the northernmost part of the peninsula, Tt is almost acircularisland, Petoskey is on its periphery, and a steamer can start from there and cruise along its shore north- west, west, and northeast to Mackinaw; through the strait east and southwest to Cheboygan ; and thence by the chain of lakes south’and southwest back to withins1x. miles of Petoskey, a distance which is now completed by stage through a dense wilderness. This is one of the advertised routesof travel, and most delightful it is. Now let me go back to Walton Junction, where the railroad branch makes off to Traverse City: Im determined to de scribe this country so'that strangers willno longer be puzzled: A map will assist. At Walton one can fet good board, and by driving three miles south to the famous Manistee River, or getting the railroad people to drop lim off, he can enjoy the new sensation of catching grayling. Parties intending a long stay had better come prepared to camp. ‘The river is paviga- ble, and boats are required. The current runs swiftly—about four miles an hour, The Manistee is one of the best grayling streams in Michigan. Tt empties into Lake Michigan some seventy miles to the south-east. Four miles north of Walton, journeying toward Petoskey, is Vife Lake, a village of 300 peo- ple situated on the shore of Tife Lake, which contains bass and pike. Six miles north is the south branch of the Board- man River, containing trout. At this point fishing must be done chiefly by wading, on account of the brush. The. river runs south, then east and then north, for forty miles, and empties into Grand Traverse Bay at. Traverse City. Good roads run_to these streams. Board, $1.50 to $2 per day. It will be seen that Fife Lake is good headquarters for the angler, affording at least four varieties of excellent game fish. 'Thir- teen miles further the railroad crosses the north branch of the Boardman at Kalkaska, a village of 300 people located on that stream; and yet three miles further on it crosses Rapid River, “by which a boat might be worked through to Elk Lake and thence to Grand Traverse Bay, some forty miles distant. I ascended the Rapid River for eight miles from its mouth near Blk Lake, and found it much encumbered with fallen trees and brush, After leaving Kalkaska the route of the railroad is nearly parallel with what is known as the chain of Inter- mediate Lakes (intermediate between the railroad and the bay), and within a few miles of the headwaters of the Infer- mediate, Grass, Jordan, Deer and Boyne Rivers, all most ex- cellent trout streams; but the intervening country is a wilder- ness and impracticable. Besides, these streams can be easily reached from their mouths in a methed which I have already designated. Thirteen miles north of Kalkaska is the town of Muncelona. A stage runs from here to York Lake and Spen- oer Oreek, distance twelve miles. Torch Lake communicates with Elk Lake. A steamer can enter Torch Lake from Lake Michigan, and, passing through connecting waters, come out at Lake Michigan again at Elk Rapids. There is a good hotel at Muncelona called the Muncelona House, kept by Perry Andrus, which aceommodates forty guests at $2 per day and $87 per week. [One inducement to visit Michigan is its very reasonable hotel charges.] Thirty-eight miles north of Kal- kaska, and twenty-five from Mancelona, is Boyne Falls Sta- tion; from this place there is a stage line of five miles to Pine Lake, through which there is communication by steamer via Charlevoix into Lake Michigan again. The Boyne River is a fine trout and grayling stream, and some few anglers fish it down through the woods into Pine Lake; but its upper two and a half miles is a tangle of forest. Deer Lake is two and one-half miles from Boyne Falls, It affords good bass fishing. Into Pine Lake flows the celebrated J! ordan River, a noble trout stream, with a few grayling in it; and also Horton Creek, containing many trout. Deer River joins the Jordan a mile or so above its mouth. It contaffs trout and grayling. Pine Lake itself contains pike, bass and muscalonge. It is sixteen miles long, of which its two branches are each nine miles, ‘Thence to Petoskey the railroad trayerses a wilder- ness; but there are several cross-country roads by which Torch Lake, Intermediate Lake and other points can be reached, We come now to Petoskey, where T shall leave the reader. Tn my next letter we will make the grand tour together and learn what virtue there is in squirrel meat for bait. i HALLOOK. ay ‘A Couony ror Fiorma.—There are really but three papers in New York which seem to take apy interest in the most lovely country in the Union, which is Florida, and these three journals are the Florida New Yorker, the Sun and the Forest aAxp Spream. From the Sun we learn that, « Apout sixty artisans, clerks and small merchants of this city met on the 26th of this month to receive the report of a committee on the purchase of land for the St. John’s Co-opera- tive Colony of Florida. Tt was reported that a tract of ten thousand acres of land on the St. John’s River, twenty miles from Pilatka, had been offered to the colony for $1 an acre, The first idea, which was conceived but a couple of months ago, was to engage fifty young men, married er unmarried, to organize a colony on the co-operative plan, and buy about two thousand acres wherever they could get it cheapest in Florida, on the condition of -paying part cash only. The organizers were surprised and gratified to find offers to join the colony accumulating. The list numbers over one hundred, and the officers hope to close the books with two hundred ‘and fifty names, which will be sufficient to settle the ten thousand acres of land itis proposed to buy. A representative of the colony isin Florida, and another, Mr. Hines, will leave shortly to institute a search into the title of the land. It is embraced in ao old Spanish grant,” stop the marketing of small game in this State at all seasons regular troops and of our militia is to be brought up to Ha) — Ghe Rifle. FOREST AND STREAM. GAME PROTECTION. —The meeting of Virginia Fish and Game Protective Asso- —o-— ciation at Richmond, Jast evening, was of unusual interest,] SHALL WE HAVE MORE RIFLE and we shall publish a full report of it from our special cor- RANGES ? Ttespondent,. . The National Rifle Association proposes that inthe annua army appropriation a fund shall be given for encouraging and aiding rifle practice in the uniformed militia of various articles reflecting rather seyérely upon the sportsmen of On- States and in the army. The N. R. A. advocates the establish ondaga County. — . ment of rifle ranges 1n all the States, and that prizes be award: a8 ae ae f Hevea as BeSa in the ide you pare ed, and that. the Government provide means for the same, od. We are doing all we can in a quiet way, anc F . ‘ . without advertising what we propose tio do, and so warn the This demand, if Pi can call it such, has every claim tou enemy. As yet we have confined our efforts to one thing and respectful attention of our legislators. It seems, as it were, one locality, and that is to stop the net fishing on Onondaga | to be a logical sequence. Since it has been shown that the Sok bd ogo as MN Honing to eres any Babee amp y militia of such States as California, New York, Connecticut nere set ani destroy them. e have, during | -hibj “eal the last two months, found, raised and destroyed seven gill New Jersey, and Massachusetts have exhibited woudatg ue nets in out lake. proficiency as marksmen, why should not the citizen soldick Ont lake is so deep that other than seine nets cannot be used from all other portions of the Union be equally skilful with toadyantage. The nets destroyed were found set in from | their arms? It is practice on the rifle range, the systematit thirty to sixty feet of water. We have fine fishing in the . ‘ : 7 i indi lake, especially for black bass, which run large, some having philosophical study of the arm, which, perfecting the indk been canght this season weighing over five pounds and many yidual soldier, has given effectiveness to the whole. would be waste of common sense to argue this matter, over four pounds. That steadiness under fire, endurance and obedience can only ; os know that it is notorious that net fishing is largely car- ried op there, but. we cannot very well doanything with them, |), acquired by drill and discipline we readily acknowled ga nevertheless the single capabilities of the men, as adding 1 for this reason: The boundary line between Onondaga and Os- the effective power of the whole, seems to have been to wégo Counties along Oneida Lake is low water mark along the south shore of the lake, so that. the lake lies entirely in Oswe- go County. Our law makers at. Albany have enacted that in | jong neglected. As education has increased, the better ap order to punish in Onondaga County a net fisherman in Onbida ae Seren : : 4 Lake, it ntust be proven that the net was set and the law preciation of the soldier has permitted the ordnance officenia broken within 200 yards of the line of Onondaga County. place in the hands of his men arms of greater precision On this account we are practically powerless, for we have | The mechanieal facilities of the arm, such as rapidity im found after a protracted and energetic effort that we have | joading, can be readily acquired in the barrack-room, but been unable to get proof to comply with the law. A year ago : ; ee. we arrested thirteen men, and had them indicted in this coun- the true efficiency of the rifle can never approach to aig maximum save by practice on the rifle range. When ong ty, but they have never been tried, for the above reason. x f . _ | thinks of it, th i f f rh eet Virerta.—Complaints are made by the Richmond Whig thinks of it the pamp-aad sh dean We wR Byer L r ld | wonderfully sobered down. of Jate. «Men for military servit and the Norfolk Public Ledger that the game laws prohibiting 7 ; ‘ y ; 2 are no longer dressed finely, but comfortable. As to arma the capture or sale of partridges are openly set at defiance by . He ; te such ornamentation as was once lavished on them would hg restaurant keepers in those cities. i A - A 3 : A. considered to-day as in @xactly inverse ratio to-their usefal —A correspondent writing from Salem, Oct. 20, says: ness. The dress-parade condition of the soldier has tht “The law now prohibits the killing of quail in this State un- | somewhat passed away. The heroic element in war has bed tilthe first of November, yet hundreds of them are now killed. | superseded by a something which, prosaically enough , seen What do you think of a country where quails are killed and | to partake of a mathematical calculation, A great General marketed from September till March of every year? I know | even a Moltke, when he reads over the terrible list of tie of several parties who make a business of buying game in the | Germans killed in the Franco-Prussian war, some 60,00 close season. One person has been rimning over our road buy- | does his best to find out how many shots the French pourel ing game from St. Louis east, carrying from fifty to seventy- | into his lines. Certainly to a cartridge, that Prussian knoy five dozen quails into St. Louis every trip. The law is now | how many his own men expended on the French. Tn suk off in Missouri, and our game dealers are doing a lively busi- | grim books as he keeps, he credits his cartridges, and debit ness ; they have men out hunting every day. It is no uncom-| his dead foes. With the thorough study of small arm mon thing to see fifty or sixty quails lying in the backroom | averages of destruction are brought down as close as are life) of a game buyer's shop in the close scason, What can we do? | insurance calculations. It isnot that so many shots ought [ The law-abiding citizens are, I think, afraid to have the law | but they must, in modern warfare, strike exactly somany mi enforced, for fear of haying their property destroyed. I think | or horses. The time of improbabilities has passed aw! itis the game buyers whoare to blame for this disregard of | Greedmoor and Wimbledon are the schools where all {Hi the close season. By offering hig prices they induce pot- | Jaws of military destruction, at least in small arms, are d hunters to shoot at any season of the year. We will have to | finitely determined. If then the efficiency of both a The following communication, which has been received from a Syracuse correspoudent, we cheerfully publish : T have noticed lately in your most excellent paper several of the year, or the cheerful whistle of Bob White will bea thing of the past. J. B. , -s+ar a SCARCITY OF QUAIL IN CONN. BRANFORD, Conn., Oclober 19, 1877. BpITOR FOREST AND STREAM; Allow me to call your attention to a subject, which, in this vicinity, is sadly puzzling our sportsmen, yiz.; the scarcity of quail. Tf there had been but few birds in the spring, or 1i there had been insufficient food, the present lack of birds would readily admit of ex- planation. But neither of these conditions can stand as causes, for it is the testimony of the farmers that quail were plenty in the spring. Again, more grain has been harvested in this section this summer than members of the committee. for many years previous. In fact, all the conditions appeared favyora- ble for the growth and increase of quail, and seemed to warrant the highest expectations of our sportsmen. Therefore, the almost unpre- cudented scarcity of birds this fall, is a surprise aswell as asore dis- tions. The most plausible of these suppositions, and the one that is fast gaining credence, assumes Paris green as the agent by which the quail have been destroyed. This explanation appears all the more probable because, until this year, the poison has been but yery little used. If Paris green is the cause of the scarcity of quail inthis section of the country, it must have exerted a greater harm where it has been mora extensively used. The subject is worthy of investigation, as lt may inyolye the total to afford will be awaited with interest, and received with gratitude. A, E, HAMNAR. [We cannot, for a moment, admit the plausibility of the used in all sections of the country for some years past. Quail have, this fall, been scarce all through Connecticut, but the ning,” and have not yet settled down onto their fall feeding grounds; and besides this, owing to the abundance of their food, they are mnch scattered. Tt is always a hard matter to find quail in October, and we think that sportsmen ih general shooting for quail does not come until the weather is quite cold. The running of quail is an interesting subject, which our correspondent will find treated at some length in “Hal- lock’s Gazetteer” under the head, *' Quail.”—En. | appointment. Sportsmen have heen.activein their endeavors to ac- shooting of the State militia, at South Framingham, yee count for this anomaly, and as a consequence, Many theories are in day. the Charleston Cadets won the first prize and the Ri circulation. But none of those that have heard fulfill all the condi- bury City Guard the second. annihilation of the qnail. Any information which you may be able | 7) feirkwood.,..ce---+-+resre eters sneer Paris green theory. There is no reason for supposing that | , bronze medal quail are injured by the poison, which has been extensively and a silver medal of the Massachusetts Rifle Associat true reason, we take it, is the fact that they are still ‘‘run-| WH Jackson..... will bear us owt when we say that in this latitude, the best | the bronze medal. The following are the scores: maximum, it is only by means of the rifle range that it cal be done. Important Resonurron OF THE Natrowan Rieck Asso OIATION.—At a meeting of the Exeeutive Committee National Hifle Association, held Oct. 30, 1877, the article in Army a Navy Journal, of 27th inst., was referred to, and the follow ing unanmiously adopted : : Resolved, That this Committee have observed with astonishment 4M profound regret the altack upon the National Rifle Association Ws National Institution, which 1s contained 11 the Army and of 27th inst, } Resolved, That the matter be referred to a committee of ihreesi whom the President shall be one—to decide what action is proper if tukep under the cizcumstances, and to report at the next meeting off Boai d of Directors. ‘ Gen. Wylie and Col. Wingate were Navy Jo appointed as remaitili [We beg to state that our comments on the article in Ge Army and Navy Journal were written by us some days balan the action of the National Rifle Association. | _ | Massaonuserts—Boston, Oct. 24.—At the annual Massacuusrrrs.—At the range of the Massachusetts Fant Association, Walnut Hill, on the 20th, Match’ No. 2 upon fall programme was shot. The distance, fired. was 200% 300 yards, seven rounds to each man; best possible fig 70. The first prizes were the Peabody-Martini breech-load Creedmoor rifle. The prizes are given when three-quatl of their valtie has been paid in. The following are thet 0) n ; ait i 300 yds, 300 yds, . 28 QT ‘ GH De Rochemont, ...sss-02---+ 30 25 Match No. 3 was also shot. The distances were 300, and 1,000 yards, ten rounds each man, standing at 500 ya and any position at the other two distances. The prizes We of the National Rifie Association and a @ week eee eee | Phere will be five shootings, and the best three average c secutive scores take the prizes. We give the leading score 300 yds. 600 yds, 1,000. yds, te a ar 39 49 47 Crerpamoor.—On Saturday last the day was rainy ® cold, and for a concluding mateh, perhaps the wind-uf ihe season, the attendance was not, large. The Remin match, for $300 gold, was unfortunately again postpa The contest was between members of the Amateur Club : W M Farrow, ¥ Lamb, Jr, By 5455505455 4-07 22550555453550 ope 555558555 5-65 40555454554559 TBR SS 553254655 665 BHABHSGSDSZHHSSE % poled OTe eee teeta Total.:+as+ wrreeenawree® FOREST AND STREAM. 255 : W Washburn. - L I Hepburn, 4556445655555 5 0-68 0055545555355 56 5—62 5445653456505 55 4 6—bt4 6553845465444 6 4 5-07 6504355555455 5 5—66 6840348653554 25—58 Tolaliecy susve-pastepesste- os MOA eek wanscs thee. pat onlOe Tiomer Fisher. F A Dugro. 005655653455 4455 5 6—60 0064554553665 5 5—6L 4655844455464 5 5-69 BHb85h 5845548 5 44 6345684664445 4 4-4 H0d¢h55b38 024 56R 3423-45 Wotaleei= us-= pbtbesbtoncoesloD Ota ieee te ae. 6 <0 Jee sie! An event which attracted a great deal of attention was ‘(he skirmishers match,” the prize being a gold medal, pre- sented by General H. Duryea. ‘The method of firing is as follows: The competitors were formed in squads, opposite three targets, at 500 yards distance, and one competitor took his place at each of the three firing points. At a blast from a whistle by the superintendent each man advanced toward the target until a second blast, when they took any position agreeable to them, and fired. This was repeated by the several squads until all had fired the requisite number of times, ‘There were many misses, as very few had ever prac- tieed that mode of firing. The scores were as follows: OH Bagle....... Rae y Ayes Ra Sree gates Waders wooeee ag AB HE SSDUOTA ssn dacwivens savereaDiReAR ele iced 20 5 e-14 , AB Van Heueoulyeyk prnn-apaassd hepatic eos : : ; ese M Fitugibbong.....s5..neceeree-) Ree LB 4 ayes tet W Robertson. ...---2ssseee0 Relea idk 8 2 8 2d-28 George Royer. .-...-.-+ UAE AN EER natant Si 4 Pais Cone eceeceeeeeeeetne qtnRNE 8 pO ee Gee cee John Cayanagh........, myst eapent: ee eS es) JW Gardner..,..0..------..-- + 1 meinen. eae ea ces Tote Rosie tdsso ste ae sereag nie a aun hie 8H ol CE Praslow..-sessceesrseeeee| Reuteah coed 60 0 Oo At the conclusion of this contest the first competition for the ‘‘Wingate” rifle was held at the ‘‘running deer target.” The conditions differed slightly from former matches at the deer, only one shot being allowed during the transit of the animal, Repeating rifles were thus placed on an equality with ‘single loaders.” ‘lhe distance covered was 100 yards, and each competitor was allowed four runs. The scores were as follows: George Rover...» v15!) Wames ROSS... - =. 6... yen eesn-s D W M Farrow... .10 FA Dugro. ..-- 4 W Robertsou...,....-,s00002----10 Ge Tee Wood. BY HH Sanfurds.J.cticdeseevceezes © D P Austin,.....--.,.% 2 AB Van Heusen.......erecanuees 5 : _ The Irish-American Club badge was shot for at 300 and 600 yards distance, and won by Dr. M. M. Maltby, upon the score of 75 out of a possible 100 points. The Seventh Regi ment Rifle Club shot for the “‘shells” and a Remington rifle. Private C. H. Eagle won the former trophy upon the score of 21 out of a possible 25 points at 500 yards distance, and Gorp. J. W. Gardner carried off the rifle upon the score of 45 out of an attainable 50 at the same distance. Granp Trunx Riruz Assocration.—The first annual match took place at Montreal, six teams entering. The following are the winning figures. Distance, 400 and 500 yards; teams of five, seven shots at each range. TRAM PRIZES. 400 yds. 500 yds. Total, ist or Prince of W. Rifles........... ~.-143 128 71 $16 Victoria Kifles.....0.---.-.. oe. 184 126 260 10 6th Fusiliers........ Cee ere ee eS Sey 165 104 259 5 Private A. Ross'won the first prize with 65, and the total of the winning team was 271. Conneotrcur— Willow Brook Range, Oct. 2'7.—Semi-monthly shoot. Afternoon very favorable tor good shooting. There was considerable practice at the long ranges, but no regular match. ‘There were five entries for the championship badge at 600 yards, and it was won for the second time by C. Smith, of Hartford, with a score of 49 out of 50. Several members have won it twice. Mr. Smith used the ‘‘Old Reliable” Sharp’s rifle. —The resolution of the N. R. A. which was not a resolu- tion, the same having not been passed: ‘* That, while for several reasons it may be for the interest of rifle shoot- ~ ing that the match for the championship should be reduced to contests between an American team and one representing the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, yet, thal this association deems it inexpedient that a match other than that forthe Centennial Trophy should be instituted by them for that purpose.” j Tur Neyapa Siryer BAnen.—On Monday last, Company J, Seventh Regiment, held its annual contest for the ‘* Ne- vada” badge at Creedmoor. The conditions governimg the match make it necessary for each company contesting to in- clude thirty-five members, and the company. making the greatest aggregate score is entitled to hold the trophy for one year. The distances covered were 200 and 500 yards, five shots at each range. Following is the record, the highest at- tainable individual score being fifty points, and the highest possible aggregate 1,750: EF. Harper, 34; G. F. Merchant, 33; ©, J. Byrd, 83; J. D. Condict, 1; F. P. Marshall, 31; 8. A. Lathrop, 29; D, Chauncey, Jr., 29; EB. R. Young, 29; W. F. Englis, 28; S. J. Gorman, 27; G. W. Chauncey, 27; W, M. Bangs, 27; J, 8. Klous, 27; E. BE. Sage, 27; FP. 8. Bangs, 26; J. ©, Pyle, 25; Lieut. W. G. Dominick, 26; I. W. Candee, 25; J. G. Ogden, 24; G. H. Gould, 24; J. L. Oarr, 23; J. W. Kilbreth, 28; O. Wiswall, 22; J. Williams, 22; W.N. Vail, 22; C.F. Sheldon, 22; W. W. Falcon, 21; J, ‘'. Harper, 20; §. ©. Martin, 20; F. C. Thomas, 18; IL. H. Berrian, 17; Capt, W. ©. Casey, 16; H. Pell, 13; L. H. Schultz, 6; total, 847. The badge will therefore go to Com- pany A, Forty-eighth Regiment, Oswego, which made 1,171 points in the contest on Sept. 1 last. The Seventh Regiment , also shot for the ‘ California” badge, at-200, 500 and 600 yards; five shols a, each distartce. Sergt. Daniel Chauucey, Jr., of Company I, wae the winner upon the remarkable score ' of 65 out of a possible 75 points. To the contest for the ‘‘An- drews’’ diamond badge, which took) place at, 200 and! 300 yards, off hand, 10 shots at each distance, Capt. Charles I. Robbins was the successful competitor wpon the score of 72 out.of an attainable 100 points, _Major-Gen, Shaler and four members of his staff, who had not previously qualified for “« Marksmen’s” badges, shot for the trophies yesterday. The winners were as follows: Col, H, A. Gildersleeve, 36; Col, J. C. Barron, 29; Major Post, 25. Lieut. Col. Frank Wrisley failed to qualify, Gen. Shaler and Col. Sandford had previ- ously won the trophies. New York—Rochester.—The second contest hetween the members of the Amateur Rifle Club for the bronze medal of the National Rifle Association and the aneroid barometer given by the club, came off on the 24th of October at the range. The prizes were won at the first contest by R. B. Yates, who at that time made the finest score that has ever been made on the range—94 out of a possible 100, The shooting was not perhaps quite up to the average. Mr. Roda was the winner. The following is the score: 800 yds. 1,000 yds. A Thoda... .-.. 995668448 4—3%—f3 GW Rider,.... 34545 24 4 5 (36-83 W SSmith, J» 03858455 5 & S—sk8—81 RB Yates.........58 5 942155 f 02 5—31—76 8 A Servis..- 900000000 5— 5-1 Rochester. —On the 25th the prize of 100 for superior marksmanship by teams in the companies of the Seventh Di- vision, N. Y. 8. N. G., was won by Co. E, of the Fifty-fourth Regiment; the second prize was awarded to Co, -C, 110th battalion. Tae Henverra ann Zerrnen Maran.—This event took took place.on Monday last. On the 1st of October the Melve- tias had beaten the Zecttlers; but the lalter not being satisfied, determined in the most plucky way once more to fempt the fortunes of war, Notwithstanding some fine shooting on the part of the Zettlers, Helvetia was again the conqueror. The match took place at the Schutzen Park. We append the totals : HELVETIA, ZETTLER, Philip Klein Ra eel? Welcleine’. 70, + Optic. Sooo 205 Fred Kessler, .eyy. ec sc- sence ee 211 © Zetiler.. 203 A G Vlellwiy.......0....---«--. 208 LL Bird...... 186 FW &SFliedner., ,....... 194 M1. Riggs....-. 184 Nelson L@wiss..-.--ceessereeres 190 J Grohman....... vas. LST DOWD MONZ...cecee --- ee tesa ene 18S MOREL ces Be aot) tee eat a be LCd Jac. Aeschbach ....-.. ee IBL DMA CM, coe cen tnis en awaney- LID Rob Waber...-ccc--e-- sees neensdol D UL, ReCkWHN...) 2.2 +-.. 2178 Fridolin Landolt.....-..........J78 B Zettler..... eee ee ese ee be Peter Meyer.......-. Ledeen er Les RL VOnLIER em ve PER 172 John Reins... cee esl a eewe eed tT F Palierson........cscse Lewis Dreyer. jas sts csees eer ene 175 Th Kleisrath..... Oo McOO: Hpne +166 dads TODICT. Cass =. dey aiscss ee yi TM UPON teed seers Sa oe cicsee sole! Ang Britisch...........-- owes 170 LG Beates..-..........-++.---. 186 Aug Knoeptli.,..s-..epeee -4--: 153 C JONSON, ..-- +. .... 24 eee ae eee 135 LENT aoe np read oo Soc rer Ae TROUT Site p cbree| a b5 92> tee 2,592 Average, 184.75 in ten shots. Average, 172,76 in ten shots, Zerrter Rireze GAautery.—B. Zettler, shooting master of the Zettler Rifle Club, offered a gold medal on Friday even- ing, Oct. 25, to any member making the best score ; Creed- moor target reduced for distance ; one trial; entrance free; possible 50. ‘Lhe following are the scores : C Judson..... oils PRM e Sas docs s 50 Gus Schurman......,.....--...., 4t W B Engel........-.-.-002.-2.-49 CG Zeitler... Wee TUTABGGK ticceenetecabeccweeecde) Us: ZOUAGT rc. es OSE ERA! Di Millerst. cccc secs Sante emcees 45 W M Harrow ..........-.. Mbp isictat ase 46 TUARESCHTN Es te tine cet arnahDarlee sclsoe ENGIN LCL: fare cleats ceth tava ce cd cle 46 POWMGUNI Pesce eadsies see ce hon eath Age VthWGDA ptt on classe eueceiny dies 44. TeV GOH: Sewactt vegas sca | GEO MWa COUMOTA! 2. one em ne sae os 43 MaRESIVU eidve clots sin gia.ce dein nha creel MO DOMNIEIS Tip eceecutss. ron awe he Tan Yorevinim Ririz Crus.-—This club met on the 27th of last month, and the following business was transacted: A constitntion and by-laws were adopted. Mr. George McCleish was elected Vice-President. Messrs. J. J. Reilly, W. W. Dodge and A. Smart were elected on the Executive Com- mittee. The Executive Committee met, and arranged con- ditions and matches for November 6, 1877. Competitions for Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1877, Berrians vs. Long Island, at 11 a. First competition for a belt revolver, presented by Mr. J. 1. Paulding. Open to all members Y. R. C. ; weapon, any rifle within the rules; distance, 200 yards; rounds, five, and two sighting shots allowed. To be won three times before becom- ing personal property of winner (not necessarily consecutive). Highest ageregate score to take 15 per cent. of entrance money, second, 10 percent. Entrance fee, ten cents, at 1:30 P.M First competition for the gold champion badge of the elub, open only to active members Y. R. ©. ; to be shot for monthly. Winner to hold until next competition ; weapon, any rifle with- in the rules; distance, 200 yards; rounds, fifteen, and two sighting shots allowed. Entrancefee twenty-five cents, 15 per cent. to highest score and 10 per cent. to second.. —The Newark Amateur Rifle Club shot a match with the South Crange Amateur Rifle Association on the range of the latter, at South Orange, on the 25th of Jasi month. ‘The match was a very close one, the Newark Club winning by only two points. At the conclusion of the match the South Orange Club were entertained by the gentlemen from New- ark. The following is the score : NEWARK AMATEUR RIFLE CLUB. Win, G. Gardner, captain of the team, not shooting. AS Powle.........-...- ' - 446544 83 5 4 4 4—41 John Bayer... -+... esyre eet 438 4 4 4 4 5 4 5-40 SVT OSI GISGOU, ae teem vinta-le ool datas = 456 246 4 4 4 4 4—42 James. Tobin... .l.u..c-ceeerns-..-d 4° 4 2 4 3B 4 A 4—39 dames D Terrill........ se tenner 4 2 4 5 5 GF 4 3B 4 4 42-204 SOUTH ORANGE RIFLE ASSOOTATION. Robert A. Halliday, capiain of team, not shooting. OW Gardner. ...eecessnecevece---- ed 3 4 444 4 5 4 542 DOD ADCTY Salton: ft easambitie aes: 4 5 4 & 4 4 4 440 MIG VOW El «sgt eee <5 owen 443 5 5 4 3 4) 4—41 W Decker..... jm 5,02 +5 4444 3 4 6 3 4—40 Frank Brown......-..:, wB 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4-39—202 Considering that the Newark Clnb has only been in exist- ence some three months, the record is an excellent one. Prizm Smoorine In Ton ScuveTzen Park, Unton Hinn,— The Zetiler Rifie Club, after their match with the Helvyetias on Monday, Oct. 24. hada match among themselves with ten prizes. The following is the score : D Miller.......,.......69 rings $10 John Raschen.--..-....-.65 rings © Zettler...-. pees 1b 8 Th Kliesrath..........-- 64 re . Te MBAL Ajo 0as, fois) ee 2 ond SOS eh Te PM SOLE tan Dake coe ad GL Sts 8 W_M Farrow....-..-..66 ‘ 6 A Waber...... Taree) tees ores 'S T; Bitds see. cee ee Oe AF Ge Wire Klein... Si Gade ft FF C. Zettler and J. Mauz divided their two rizes, as did Messrs. Bird and Raschens, E 8. 0. ; Lovisrana—WVew Orleans. Oct. 24.—The Lilienthal trophy was shot for the fifth time at rogmoor. The terms. upon which this trophy was presented require it to be shot for once esch month until it is won three times, whenit becomes the private property of the triple victor. So far it has been won by Messrs. Renaud, Arms, Maning, Eyrich; and on the 24th by Mr, Glynn. The following is the best score: Distances, 800, 900 and 1,000 yards.—Glynn, 66, 69, 63, total 195. TRIAL OF THE WINCHESTER RE- PEATING SPORTING RIFLE. So many questions are put tous in regard to the excellence of various arma, that long ago we declined giving an opinion, In the first place, it would be impossible for us to handle the infinite variety of weapons which come under our notice ; and, secondly, we claim uo infallibility of judgment. A good many models and plans for arms have been forwarded tous, and in these cases we have been sometimes willing, as far as lay in our power, to judge of their practical usefulness. When we consider the amount of responsibility we must assume in passiny judgment on these intricate subjects, and how the lives of our readers may be endangered, it can readily be understood why we are chary of deciding in an ew cathedra way, in regard to the merits of any arm, especially when the safety of a gun or rifle is questioned, Some time ago, as may be seen by the correspondence which we publish, a gentleman in Michigan submitted to our judgment the delicate question of the safety of a rifle made by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company (model of 1876), Though we felt perfectly satisfied of the excel- lence ot the arm, we preferred addressing the company directly oa the subject. With this preface the subjoined correspondence explains itself : October 20, 1877. CHARLES HALtock, Hsq.: My Dear Sir—Being aware of the existence of your very necessary rule, to express 00 opinion in the FoRES? AND STRHAM coucerning the relative merits of differént arms, itis with much hesitation that I ven- lure to address you with the request that if you shold nut deein if im- proper to do so, and should I not presnme too far as a stranger in ask- ing your advice, you would do me the yery great kindness to giye me your opinion by letter as fo the safety of the new model (Ventannial : 1876) Winchester repeating sporting rifis. I have recently purehased one of these rifies (using 75 grain- of powder and 350 of laad), and while much pleased with itn other respects, am absolutely ufraid of if by Teason of what seems to me, after careful examination, the weakness of the breech fastening, Isiouid judge that the force of the explosion must be resisted mainly by certain small pins, the breaking of one of which would involve ceriain and serious injury to the person sine the arm, It is proper for me to add that J, ask this information solely for my own personal benefit and safety, and should not feel at lib_rty to communicate your opinion to any other person to the injary of the manufacturer. Yours iruly, Wison Ii, Gnay. NEw Haven, Conn,, Oct. 27, 187%. CHARLES HALLOCK, FWsq.: Dear Sixr—Your letter of 23d instant is at hand enclosing letter from W. 4H. Gray, in which he expresses his apprehension of the want of strength to resist the force of the explosion, as upon his examibation it appears the force of the explosion was resisited inainly by certain small pins, AS we had never submitted this arm (model of 1876) fo any trial to this end, we ha'l no data upon which we could expvess a decided opinion, and decided to submit one of them to a thorough trial with increased charges up to the bursting pvint. This resulted—on the seventh trial, when fired with a charge of 203 grains of United States Government powder and six Martini bullets of 480 grains each, total, 2,595 gralns—in bending the breeeh pin, blow- ing out the side plates, etc., leaving the links and small pins, where Mr. Gray apprehended danger, intact and in perfect order, We trust this demonstration will serve to give your correspondent more confidence than the opinion of any man. Yours, very truly, WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., O. F. WINCHESTER, President. P.S.—Yon will please note that the question for us to answer was the capacity of the links and the pins which take the fuil force of the ex- plosion to resist that power. We commenced the trial by removine one of the links, or one-half of the strength, and fired twenty charges with only one link or half the resisting power. Then we restored the missing link and proceeded with the test a8 described, using in the final trial a heavier bullet, weighing 480 grains. , There is no possible mechanisin that gives such powerful! resistance to the recoil, or the breaking force of the charge, the Jinks being, when the gun is in position to be fired, in a direct line witd the bore of the barrel and coincident with the centre. We shall be pleased to reply to any specific inquiries of this kind, and in all such as are capable of demonstration by experiments we haye no doubt of being able to give equally satisfactoty replies. This gun was taken from stock without any seléction or attempt to discriminate, Respectfully, 0. F, WINCHESYER, Pres. WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1876, : TESTED FOR HNDURANCE, First Test. Wired twenty times withthe left link remoyved—only one used, Charge, the regular cartridge. ‘Worked well, Second, Fired with a charge of 1056 grains of Government powder and two bullets. Weight of lead 700 grains. Worked well. Third, Fired with a charge of 165 grains of same powder and three bullets. Weight of lead, 1,050 grains. Worked well. Hourth. Fired with a chirge of 203 graius of sume powder and four bullets, Weight of lead, 1,400 grains. Worked well. Fifth. Fired with a charge of 203 grains of same powder and fiye bullets, Weight, 1,750 grains of lead. Worked sell. Sixth, Fired with a charge of 203 grains of powder and six bullets, Weight of jead, 2,100 prains, Breech pin slightly bent, Arm Working stir. Seventh. Fired with a charge of 203 grains ofsame powder and six Martini bullets of 480 grains each. Weight, 2,880 grains. "Dhig charge bent the breech-pin, ble¥ out the side plites, Split the frame ana otherwise disabled the arm. RICHARD I, TARE, in charge of trial, Personally appeared, Richard W, Hare, signer of the Toreguiug stute- ment, who acknowledged the same to be true, DAVID H. YEADER, Notary Pubtic, New Haves, Conn., Oct. 27, 1877. , SEW Haver, Conn,, Oct. 29, 1877, Onarnes Warnock, Esq, : My Dear Six—I omitted in my letter of Saturday, to explain why the gun gaye out onthe seventh trial. It was due to the weakness of the cartrid she)}, which is only made and required to stand a charge of 75 grains of powder and 360 of lead; a slight increase of weight would hav$ Mnade it sufficient to stand a still larger cllarze of powder. In th seventh trialthe shell was burst into fragments, and the escape of ga-—sthe breech of the gun did all the mischief. These shells can be mi G¢ 80 Strang as to resist any amount of powder and ball. but ut an entirely uncalled for cost; the gun would stand the charge. ; Respectfully yours, 0, B. WINCHESTER, President Winchester Rep. Arms Co} 256 : FOREST AND STREAM. Machting and Qaating. HIGH WATHR FOR THE WEEK. Date. Boston. New York. | Charleston. HM. H M. H. oM. 8 26 5 24 4 40 9 19 6 16 5 33 10 418 7 04 6 21 11 05 LL LP ose 11 -B6 8 39 Fos ¢ 0 29 9 28 8 43 ee 38 10. 18 9 30 i. 2 06 li 09 10] 20 BOATS AND YACHT-BUILD’ ING. 7th Paper. By NaAvricus. In constructing full modeled boats and yachts, either a model or drawing of the proposed vessel isrequisite. Boat drawing is a simple mechanical operation, soon learned, and requiring but few tools; indeed, it is impossible to construct a full modeled boat accurately without a drawing. From the drawing we obtain measurements that enable us to construct a ‘‘model” if one is wanted. Models, however, are of little use, ex- cept to look at. On this subject allow me to quote ‘'Marett,” an English author. He says: ‘Some there are who have a collection: of nothing but models, which serve in the place of drawings. Now this system of model-making has had a most pernicious influence in yacht building; no correct idea can be formed of the properties or qualities of a vessel from a model, unless it is made from the drawing, and if so, then it is useless, except as a toy. To imagine that the nice adjustments of centre of gravity, areas or displacements will be obtained from a model is ridiculous.” The drawing is made on paper on a reduced scale, and, after the lines are all perfectly ad- justed, is copied on the floor of a room to the full size of the boat to be constructed. The technical name of the last operation is ‘laying off on the mould loft.” Frem the full size draw- ings on the mould loft floor, the patterns for the different timbers are made, and all the bevels and measurements taken. The materials re- quired for drawing will be: first, a good drawing- poard made of soft pine, three feet wide and five feet long; one ruler or straight edge, four or five feet long with one edge chamfered down thin ; one ruler twelve or fifteen inches leng; a square or right angle ; drafting scales ; a pair of divid- ers; one ‘‘ batten ” of lancewood, or wood of similar quality, four feet long and one-fourth of an inch square, planed true, 80 that. it will bend evenly from one end to the other; two or three shorter ‘‘battens,” from one-eighth to three- sixteenths of an inch square at one end, and tapered uniformly to a point at the other; flat- headed engineers’ tacks for fastening paper to the drawing-board. These are all the tools neces- sary, but a box of mathematical instruments will be handy sometimes. The ‘‘battens” are usually héld to the curves by lead weights, weighing six or seven pounds each, and shaped like diagram number twenty ; the lower side of weights should have paper pasted on, to prevent soiling the drawing. Instead of the weights I use common pins, set upright through the points determined on in the drawing. This method is not as neat as the first, but for all practical pur- poses is just as good. The drawings are three in number, and consist of the ‘‘sheer plan,” dia— gram number seventeen; the “half-breadth plan,” diagram number eighteen, and the “body plan,” diagram number nineteen. The “sheer plan” shows the outline of the vessel asit would appear if cut through the middle longitudinally, and viewed from the side of the cut; viewed from above, the cut pieces represent the half-breadth plan. The ‘‘body plan ” represents the vessel cut crosswise through the midship section, and indicates the outlines of the cross-timbers or ribs. The small scale of the diagrams render them imperfect ; some of the lines are incom- plete, and several cross-timbers are left out al- together; this has been done purposely to avoid complication. After the following deseription is understood there will be no difficulty in mak- ing a perfect copy if half of the lines were absent. Cross-timber ‘‘A” is represented on the diagrams as the ‘‘midshio section ;” the proper midship section, or ‘dead fiat,” is the cross-timber marked on diagrams with a capital ““O” with a “eyoss” drawn through if.- As the printers have no type torepresent the conventional) sign for the midship section, this eection will here- after be represented by a capital ‘“O.” In regular drawings the water lines are marked with green ink, the buttock lines with red, and all other lines with black ink. As the lines in the diagrams are all of one color the student may be at first confused by their multiplicity, put a little study will soon give an insight to their meaning. The quickest way to Jearn drawing is to draw or copy drawings; continue the practice until every point and line, and their meaning, is indelibly fixed in the mind. Com- mence by drawing a line to represent the base of D2 oD ap SHEER PLAN WN°’‘T7. the half-bread h plan to any scale. We will sup- pose one and one-half inches to represent one foot. Perpendicular to the base line draw ver- tical lines to represent the cross-timbers, one foot apart on the base line. (As the scale we are using is one and one-half inches to a foot, the vertical lines will, of course, be one and one- half inches apart on the drawing). The curved lines representing the water-lines are next copjed, Mark on each ¢ross-timber the points HALF BREADTH PLAN N® JS. MAD AA iN where the water-lines cross them, and connect the points by curving a batten until all the points are touched by it; draw a pencil mark along the outline of the batten, and the line is established. The other lines are copied in the same manner. Leaving this plan for the pres- ent, we will next copy part of the sheer plan. Draw lines to represent the keel, stem and stern post ; also a series of vertical lines to rep- resent the cross-timbers; these lines correspon ; ) FEET, he 3 i XR £6 8 4012 TNCHES | eZ. Bi aA EAE ibs = BODY PLAN N? 19 mee SSE Per 2 20. to the vertical lines in the half.breadth plan, and are drawn at the same distance apart. Next draw the series of horizontal lines in the sheer plan, at distances representing three inches apart. These lines represent the water lines, and correspond to the curved water lines in the half-breadth plan. They are numbered alike on the diagrams. Thé sheer line or upper curyed line in the sheer plan is next drawn. Obtain the points on the cross-timbers by mea- suring from the upper line of keel and draw in the ourye with a batten. Weaving the sheer plan for the present, we proceed to draw a series of horizontal lines, ali distances representing three inches apart, as a base, or ground work, for the body plan. These fines correspond to the water-lines in the half—breadth and sheer plans. Draw two vertical lines perpendicular to the base, to represent the thickness of stem and stern post. Midway between the two vertical Jines draw another to represent the half thick ness of stemandstem post, Thislast mentioned lines a base to measure from. ‘To copy the croes-timbers or ribs, take a pair of dividers and set one of the points on the base line of the half-breadth plan at the intersection of some cross-timiber (we will suppose the cross-timber marked A in the diagram), open the other leg of the dividers until the second point will just touch water line No. i. The messure thue ob- tained is transfered to the body plan by setting one point of the dividers on the vertical line (vepresenting half thickness of stem and stern post) at the intersection of the water-line No. 1 on the body plan, the other point of the dividers marks {he width of that water-line. Themeasure for water-lins No. 2 is obtained by measuring from thg same point on the half- breadth plan as before, opening the dividers until the point will touch water line No. 2. The measure thus obtained is transferred to the body plan plan as before, except that it is transferred to water-line No. 2. Transfer the measures of the other water- lines that cross rib A, ina similar matner, Lastly, measure the height of the sheer line from the keel, on the sheer plan, and transfer it to the body plan. The different points marked on body plan are now joined by a curve; and the ontiine of cross-timber A is complete. The remaining eross-timbers are all to be copied on the body plan in the manner indicated aboys. Many of the points in the curved lines will ; doubtless be incorrect and refuse to be included in the enrye of the batten. No matter, equalize the curye of the batten so as to include a ma- jority of the points, draw a line alimg the batten and leave out the obstinate points. Whenever any new points are thus established in the body plan, transfer them to their corresponding places on the half-breadth plan, bend a batten so as fo take in the new points wilh the old, and mark the water-line anew. Adjust and readj ust the curves of the water-lines and cross sections until the batten will take in all the different points of auy and every line. At this stage of our drawing we ‘‘provye” our work by a series of lines called ‘buttock lines.” On the body plan draw vertival lines (at distances representing four imches apart) on each side of the central vertical line, also draw horizontal lines, at same diatance apart on the half-breadth plan. These lines correspond with oné another, and are numbered alike on both plans. The buttock lines are shown on the sheer plan by the curved lines. The num- bers correspond with the lines on the body and half breadth plans. The measurements to ob— tain the curyes in the sheer plan can be either taken from the body or trom the half-breadth plan. The points to ba measured are the inter- sections of the buttock lines with the cross-tim- bers on the body plan. On the half breadth plan the points are obtained from the inter- section of the buttock lines with the water lines. We will suppose that the measuréments for buttock line No. 4 is desired. Taking the measurements from the body plan, we proceed in the following manner: Set one point of the divid- era on the horizontal base line of the body plan at the place where the vertical bnttoelc line No, 4 intersects it,open the dividers nntil its other point touches the intersection of the buttoels line with any cross-timber or rib; transfer the measure thus obtuined to the corresponding éross-timber on the sheer plen, mepsuring from the keel line up the cross-timber. The measurements of all the cross-timbers intersected by buttock line No. 4 onthe body plan, are transferred to the cor- respouding cross-timbers on the sheer plan in a similar manner, After all the different points are marked on the sheer plan a batlen is bent to them, and, if everything is *' fair,” all the points will be touched by the curve of the batten. Any ‘t unfairness ” or irregularity must be equalized between the seyeral plans until all the curves are trae. If the measures are taken olf the half breadth plan the intersections of the buttock lines with the water lines ave the points to mea- sure. Transfer the distance of the intersection from the nearest cross-timber to the correspond- ing water Ime on the sheer plun. By using both hody and hali-breadth plans to measure from we have a double ‘‘ proof” or '* check.” The lines given in the diagrams are for a rowing boat, eoni- monly named the “Whitehall boat.” The dotred lino in the sheer plan is the rabbet line for stern deadwood. en THE FLYING PROA. M. JARVIS, of Ithaca, the well-lmown canoe-builder, has launched from his shop a uniquecraftof the** Flying Proa” model, similar to one described in Harper's Monthly for August, 77. The Proais 16ft. din, long over all, with a keel of 16f¢, and a breadth of 8ft., carry- ing a lateen sail 28 by 20 by 18 ft. The plan of her construction is as follows: Two separate hulls, 16ft. long, 18in. wide, (amidships) and 18in. deep, are connected fore and aft by sup- ports 5ft, in length, on which is seaured the flooring of the craft. One mast is stepped well forward, and is rigged with a lateen sail of the size giyen above. “The boom swings free of the deck such a distance that a man working her- finds no diffieulty in standing on her deck. The sides of the hulls facing each other are per- fectly straight, while the outer sides are curved, he craft makes yery good time io all sorts of weather, but in a light breeze especially she shows her superiority to a. common Failing yacht. Mr: Jarvia thinks that with » mainsail and jib she would prove more tractable than with the Jateen, as with the latter she shows some in- disposition ta come about when heating against | 16 hands high; and two bays, 15 hands 3 inches, FOREST AND Ee a, ee rrr ° (oy) ‘ the wind. A much larger sail than the one used would undoubtedly be an improvement, it being quite impossible to swamp the Proa. The price paid Mr. Jarvis, we believe, for the craft just finished approaches $290. The Proa is un- dowbtedly a success, and Mr. Jaryis contem-— plates building another, with a length of 80ft., and rigged in proportion, the qualities of Ghiott he thinks will ba superior to thosa of the one just finished. o Samm FoR A CAr Boat—Wew York, Oct. 26.— Mr. Editor—We would like to have "the opinion of those more experienced than ourselyes ag to the proper size and shape of a sail for an 18 feet cat-boat. It seems fo me that the whole question of shape for a ¢ut-boat’s sail is not appreciated as much as it shonld be by those who own and sail this class of boats. A good manyseem to have the impression that a boat should haye an enor- mous amount of canvas on the boom to make her sail well. Now, this we contend is a mis- taken idea ; and indéed it has, to our mind, been proyen so. A well-modelled. boat, with poorly shaped sail, has been beaten by a poorly modelled boat with a well shaped sail. In fact, the whole question as to size and shape of sails is a ver Vv important one, fully as much so as the model of the boat. According to our ideas, a cat—boat’s sail should have a pood deal more hoist and less boom out-board than as at present rigged in this vicinity. But let us hear from those who know more about the matter than perhaps does By the by, where are those other articles on boat building, etc., we were promised ? Tom. Newburg, Oct. 27.—The four and one-quarter Miles straight away race, in working boats, be— tween Arthur Maguire, Jr., and Albert D2 ragh, of Newburg, against Ellis and Daniel Ward, re- sulted in # victory for the Wards, who crossed the line in 28m 423. New Jersey— Viking Boat Club.—In the 61d ing regatta of this club, last Saturday, the single- acull race for the champion club badge was re- tained by C H Ki Halsey, who had held it the pre- vious yéar. The second, for pair-oared gigs, be - tween S §S Wandel, B Datrach, J O Biliott, cox- swain, and F B Howell, H F Morewood and 1, W Kingsley, coxswain, was won by the former crew. ‘Phe four-oared bar: ge Tace, between the Vikings and Dreadnaughts, \ was won by the former. Haryarp Contunce RecarrsA.—The fall races of Harvard on the Charles consisted of two races: Six-oared boats, two miles with a turn, for the gradnate’s cup and silver goblets to each of the winning crews. The crews were made up by en- tries from Holworthy, Matthews and Holyoke, Halls, the Holworthy representative, winning in 13m 39s. The four-oared race, same distance, for pewter cups, was won by a crew from Wild Hallin 14m 20s. Their competitors were entered from Matthews Hall. DAUNTLESS AND Wacomeer —These two yachts of the N. Y. M. Y. ©. sailed a closely contested race, three miles to windward and return, at Gravesend Bay, L. I., Jast Monday. The time was— Wanderer, 1h 56m Dauntless, 2h 3m, Haryarp Anbd YAnLe.—The differences which promised to preclude any regatta between these two colleges wet'e amicably adjusted at a meeting in Sprmegfield last Thursday, between Captains Thompson, of Yale, and Bancroft, of Haryard. The charge made by Yale that in the last race the referee, Prof. Agassiz, had changed Har- vard's course, and so given her an adlvantaze, was satisfactorily answered by a letter from the professor, explaining that sueh change was made necessary by the presence of eel grass in the course originally marked out. He also said that he had caused the removal of a snag at Agawam ferry for the benefit of Yale, a circumstance which had previously been unknown to Captain Thompson. The waving of the red flag—the bloody shirt—wase claimed to be necessary signals to the piltit of the referee’s boat. Thea collegi- ans therenpon came to the eminently sensible conclusion that there was no necessity for further il-feeling, and decided to haye a reeatta. This will probably be rowed on the New London course, and we hope Columbia may participate. fix Hunprep Minus in a Canor.—The Dayen- port (Ta.) Democrat records the arrival at Musca- tine of Mr. W. W. Cook, who had started out from the Ojibaway Indian reservation at Crow Wing, following the Crow Wing two hundred and filty miles to its confluence with the Mississippi, and then three huodred and fifty miles on that tiyer. ‘The time occupied was twenty-two day. oo Rational glastines. Tar Parapr or tau Coaguine Cros.—Though no gun shone to flash from the brilliant trappings, nor gleams came from the sleek hides of the splendid beasts which champed on their bite, the parade of the Coaching Club on Saturday was one of the leading events of the great city. Around Madison Square were stationed the coaches, and many thousands of people witnessed the gather- ing and the start of this handsome pageant. By abont 3:30 the line was formed, and without blast of horn, but with the cheering of the lookers-on, the start was made, The order of procession was as follows : Virst Coach—Col: William Jay, President of the Qoaching Club. Colors, canary and red; horses, a chestnut and three bays, each about 15 hands 3 inches high. Passengers—Col, William Jay, Mrs. Schietfelin, My, Schieffelin, Miss May, Miss Mand Rives, and Mr. John W. Balfour. Second Coach—Mr. Perry Belmont. Colors, blue and red; horses, four dark bays, 16 hands high, Passengers—Mr. Perry Belmont. Mrs. Mablon Sands, Mv. Mahlon Sands, and Mr. and Mrs, T. Cushing. Third Coach—Mr. F. Bronson. Colors, blue and ved ; horses, chestnut and brown in the lead, on the wheel. Passengers—Mr. F. Bronson, Secretary of the Coaching Club; Mrs. I. Bron- son, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Iselin, Jr., and Mr. Ddgerton inthrop. Fourth Coach—Mr. Hugo Writseh. Colors, black and Austrian yellow; horses, two roans on the wheel and two chestnuts in the lead, each about 15 hands 2 inches high, Passengers—Mr, Huge Fritsch, Miss Gi bert, and Mr. and Mrs mer, Fifth Coach—Mr, Theodore Havemeyer. Col- ora, bluse and black; horses, four brown, with black points, each about 15 hands 1 inch high. Passengers—Mr. Theodore Havemeyer and Mra. Havemoyer, Mr, Winthrop Thorne, Miss De Luce and Mr, Tucker. Sixth Coach—Mr, Leonard Jerome. Colors, blue and yellow; horses, four bays, each about 15 hands 3 inches high, Passengers—Mr, Leo- nard Jerome, Miss Townsend. Mr, Wright San- ford, Mrs. Jaraes, Mr, Hutton and Mr, Mesler. Severith Coach-—Mr. Pierre Lorillard. Colors, green, picked with yellow; horses, four bays, each sixteen hands high. ‘Passengers—Mr. Pi- erre Lorillard and Mrs. Lorillard; Miss Taylor and Mr, and Mrs, Van Renselaer Cruger. Bighth Coach—Col. De Lancey Kane. Color, primrose; horses, skewbald and piebald in the lead and gray and chestnut on the wheel, each about 15 hands high. Passengers—Mr. De Lan- cey Kane, Vice-President of the Coaching Club; Mr. ¥- Sherman, Mr. G. P. Wetmore, Dr. Pike, of Yonkers, and Mr. J. J. Kane. Por the occasion, Col, Kane's coach, the Tally- ho, had undergone a change, and, shaking off the dust of the Yonkers trip, had put on 2 holiday appearance. As the coaches proceeded up the avenue, at nearly every window were seen hajd- somely dressed ladies, who smiled pleasantly on the cortege. The Wifty-ninth-street entvance of the Park was reached in about a quarter of an hour. At the lake a short halt was made, Such was the desire on the part of those who were riding in the Park to see the procession that progress for a time was somewhat impeded. Monnt St. Vincent was reached in good time, and ou the return the Hotel Brunswick was passed at about 4:45. From here the Union Club was the next point to be gained. The route was continued down to Washington Square, and in the upper end of the square an abrupt turn was made, the coaches returning up IWifth Ave- nue to Twonty-third streat, through Twenty- third street to Madison Avenue, up Madison Ayenne to Twenty-Sixth street. Turning into Twenty-sixth street, with the horses facing Tiftb avenue, the coaches drew up to the north s:de- walk, the passengers alighted, a horn sounded, and in five minutes not a “coach was to be seen. Alas! the cheery sound of the horn will be heard no more for a season. It will be on the last Saturday in May, 1878, that the club will meet again, Scorrisu-AMpRtcAN ATHLETIC CLuB.—The win- ners in the games at the Mott Mayen meeting last week were as follows: One Hundred Yards Dash—fl C Saportas, first heat: J B Mlliott, sec- ond heat; J F Duffield, of Princeton College, third heat ; Saportas, final heat, 118/s. One- mile wallk—T Ef Armstrong, Jr, 6m 441ga% W H Griffen, 2m 153¢3. Puatliny “the Shot—A W Adame, 37ft 3%. Two Hundred and Twenty Yards Ron—A W Anderson won final heat in 244¢8. Two Miles Walk—W Roland, 16m 4's. Running Long Jump—W T L Livingston, 1stt Om, Four Hundred and Forty-four Yards Race—Final heat won by W C Gasper, 57s. One Hour Walk —I! H Armstrong, Sr,%1¢ miles. Throwing the Hammer—G D pays SUft 6in. Mile Run —E Merrit, 4in 43341 Cotumpra Cotureyn Gamnms.—The eleventh bi- ennial games of Columbia College were held at Mott Haven last Saturday. The various contests were won as follows: One-mile Walk—G Bld- ridge, “79, 6m 44-53; Running High Jump—J P Conover, S80, S5ft 3in ; Half- mile Haas A walk- over for R R Colgate, +80, 2m 15378; Pole Vault- ing—J W Prior, °78, 7ft fin ; One "Hundred Yards Desh WwW Waller, 78, 10343; Throwing the Six- teen-pound Hammer—H @ Ridabock, *79, 69ft Zin ; 3 Four Hundred and For ty-four Yards Dash— W 3B Stewart, '80, 572-52; Two Miles Walk—C Bidridge, 15m "46 3 585 Running Broad Jamp—J P Conover, 18ft 4in ; Hurdle R ace, 120 yarda—J P Conover; One- mile Run—W $ Bearnes, * 75, Sm 168; Strangers’ Race, one-half mile—Griftin, of the 8 A A CO, 2m 13 4-53; Steeple Chase, one-half mile— Stewart, om 58; Tug of War—Seniors vs Juniors, won by Juniors: Sophomores vs Fresh- men, won by Sophomores. Jinal pull won by Juniors. Yate Co~nece Gawes.—The fall athletic games of Yale came off Oct. 24th. The 100-yard dash “was won by Brown, of the Scientific School, in 10348; high jump, by Capt. Thompson, of the University crew, at 5ft Qin; throwing base ball, Hutchinson, of class 780, 341ft 5igin; half-mile run, Stroke, of 79, in 2: 181/; two-mile walk was won by Cleayeland, of the Seientific School, in 18:16; “tng of war,” won by '78 against 79 (Sei- entifies), ‘SO and ’§1: 440 yards dash, by Brown, Scientific, in 548; throwing hammer, by Capt, Thompson, 69ft 7iéi in. Turr’s ConnEcr AtrHiEric Srowra.—In the semi-annual athletics of the Tufts’ College boys last week the winners were: One hundred yards dash—Fales, '79, 11}¢s. Mile run—Wells, '79, 5m 2314s, Quarter-mile run--Pales, 1m ize, Half-mile rnn—Fviend, "80, 2m 15s. Mile wail: Presho, '$1, 9m 23!¢s. Three-legged race, one hondred yards—Fales and Munroe, ‘79, 16s. Kicking football—Perry, ’79, 14637ft. Running long jump—Haton, '80, 16ft sin. Throwing base ball—Donoyan, 780, Q77tt. Running high jump —Perry, '79, 4ft Sin. Cotnnen or rae Crry or New Yorse.—The tournament for the * tug-of-war’? championship was begun last Saturday, and will be concluded next Saturday. The contests thus far have been as follows: Sophomore vs Freshmen, won by Preshmen in 2m 16a; Seniors ys Juniors, won by Seniors In 1m 20s ; Juniors vs Sophomores, won by Juniors in 2m ds; Seniors ys Pieshmen, wou by Seniors in Im 93," New Yore Arunzetic Crur.—The closing handi- cap games of this clob will come off Noy, 6, at Mott Haven, alew publications. Pry AnD Ink Skureuns op LannAnon SouNeny. —Some seventeen years ago, in 1860, the editor of this paper, then one of the proprietors of the New York Jeurnal of Commer cé, Made a sum— mer cruise to the coast of Labrador, in company with Dr. Biliott Coues, of the Smithsonian In- stitution, and fifteen others, in quest of heath, pleasare, and natural history specimens, the events of which were duly recorded at the time in an article of con-iderable length, published in Harper's Mayazine for April and May, 1861. The ecrnise occupied considerably over threa months, and the article was profusely illustrated from photographs and drawings taken on the spot. Since then similar excursions to the same locality, by sailing yassels and steamers, haye been tolerably frequent, sa that the routes and tude fishing stations along the barren coast have become somewhat familiar. One of these excur— sions was made Jast summer, and the fortunate presence among the Hues of tourists of My, Wm. @. Gladwin, of Worcester, Mass., has se- cured to us a series of Seen BiateLGs whose accuracy we can vouch for from our own obser- vations and acquaintance with the places outi lined. These have been neatly done in pen and ink, and duplicated by the heliotype process into an edition of soma 200 volumes, which being ap- propriately bound and embellished, constitute an interesting souvenir for private distribution as well as a valuable addition to the geography of North America. These faithful transcripts ‘show the entire belt of islands which lie along the Labrador coast in a nearly uniform breadth of about twelve miles, to be little else than bare granite, upon which even the coarsest grass ean scarcely find nourishment and growth. Some twenty passages, or ‘‘tickles,”’ behind these islands afford constant shelter for the summer fishing fleet, which cannot depend upon fair weather, even in the most fayorable season, for two consecutive days; while the fish- ing ‘‘stages,” or stations, and an occasional Hut constitute almost the only evidences of human life and habitation. In oneinstance the anthor has given us a sketch of a Hudson Bay Com— pany’s port, situated in a bay extending well into the interior of the main‘land, which shows a con- siderable growth of pine and a cheerful littlo se¢- tlement, There are many salient points along the coast, however, which he has omitted, some of which are the ree interesting and picturesque geological formations to be found there—notably the twin castle rocks of basalt at Henley Harbor, near the eastern entrance of Belle Isle Strait and Belle Isle itself, with its lone lighthouse standing guard, perched upon a cliff three hundred fest above the wayes, whose height ean only be reached by hanging ladders in days of stillest calm. A trip to Labrador in a steamer will always be one of intvrest. 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Liquors, Blew Advertisements. | Piper Heidsieck PIPER “SEC.” 2 pm FANCY CARDS, snowilake, damask, etc.. no «). 2 alike, with name, 10c, Nassau Osrd Co.. Nassau, New York. Oct25 13 FOR SALE. —$$_— (GUNS A SPECIALTY.) BARKER & CO., General Auctioneers AND iU. S. Marshals’ Salesmen, and the only parties selling the following Reliable and Hlegant Breech and Muzzle Shot Guns at Auc- tion. They are all fresh and warranted. New and perfect Guns from the celebrated Kuropean makers: P. Webley & Son, V. C. Schilling, James Allen Moore, Wellington, Hacket, Spencer, Manton, Green- er, W. & C. Scott, Wesley Richards, J. P. Clabrough & Bros., and many others. Orders from the country will be promptly attended toon C.0.D. Address 49 LIBERTY STREET, WNew York. Noy1 it. For Sale Everywhere. JOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., 45 Beaver street, New York, and 44 St, Sacrament street, Montreal, GENERAL AGENTS. fishing Cackle. B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse ang Aquarium _ Gement, and dealer in Fieh Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, and aquaria stock of all descrip- tions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Houseg, Sea Sheijis, etc., wholesale and retail, Nos. 114 to 18 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Murray St, New York, N. ¥. H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS tor SALMON, BASS and TROUT Octil Es ———— Talo oI PHS is A Foot Rule, Level, Square, Plumb and Tnclinometer. . It may be used for leveling stands for rest shooting, and gives at once the degree of elevation and pitch to the foot. As a specimen of workmanship, it is faultiess, and is strong and durable. So great is our confidence in its merits that we hereby agree to refund its Gort in every case where perfect satictac- tion is not given. Sent. by mail on receipt of $2.50 STEPHENS & CO., Riverton, Conn. Nov 1 ly Big Bonanzas for ail agents. THe SoUTHERN AGENTS’ MANUAL, AtlaQ\a, Ga., describes impartially the goods, étc., of all best agents’ houses in the Unit- vd States. Scores of rare offers monthly. Agents choose from hundreds. On trial (to agents or those desiring. agencies only) three Inonths for three Gents end the cheapest. Smith, Esq., says: ‘It is my {dea of a shooting coat. have none other.”) Price for Coat, $257 Vest, $6.50. I make.only the one grade, as the cheapest Velveteen ; goods, not stiff and hard, who have seen it say it is The Best Yet. Coat; Vest with sleeves if desired.; Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application. For Sale in New York by FISHING. to pay postaye. Noy 1 4t Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Trout Rods, full mounted, $30, formerly $50; other rods In proportion, Every Rod bearing my pame is six strands from putt fo extreme tip, and mountewt with my “ patent waterproof ferrule,’ and warranted against lmper- fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal! or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO°-ORDER. J was awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods, Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and handsomest Keels ever made. Full line of FISHING TACKLE always on hand. Send for circular and price list. RONAN’S Metal Shell Cleaner. Sold by or sample by mail, $1.59—10 and 12-bore. NAN, 788 Shawmut ave., Boston, Mass. Wanted. the trade, J. F, RO- Nov 1am AN?TED—Inventions secured for $2 (better than Cayeat). Send REDMOND, Rochester, ° N. Y., $1 azd see. é Oct2 2b il a ee to subseribe to the Southern Poultry Journal, a handsomely il- Iustrated monthly magazine, devoted to Poultry, Pet Stock and general spo!ting matters. Only $2 per year, post-paid. Sample copies 20 cents, Corres- pondence solicited for the various departments of the Journal, on ali subjects of interest relating thereto. Secretaries of gun and sporting clubs are requested to favor us with notes of their movements, etc, Address E. B. HARTWHLL, Publisher, P. 0. Box 69, Louisville, Ky. a eg ea ac cocker, or other spaniel Pht w' 1 bark free:y On Sriking wast of bird, LoLow | p aidremain by the bird, barking all the time, Addre 8 A. G dr, Kingston, Pa, Novi au COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. J. B. CROOK & CO., HISHING TACKLE. 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reduction. Greenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $15 10 $30, Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass ‘shi ti 12. eet ay sroportion, Goods sent C. Q. fiverything else in BL. to ail parts of the United States and Canadas. ANTED —The advertiser would buy at moder- ate p!_ce one or two red Irish pups of undoub: ~ ed pedigree; avuuta yeurold, AtureSS, F,, this =—— SS oo = <= oftice, Novi 1 REECH-LOADING IMPLEMENTS, at MARSTERS. ANTED—Live moose and deer to stock a park. 125 Nassau street. New York, and 65 Court street | , Address, stating terms and full particulars Brooklyn. i S, Box 47, Station bD, New York. Nov 4t “WHAT PRAIRIE OLL IS BEING USED FOR. n Eagle, Brooklyn, N. ¥., was unable to walk with. Mn. Kenwarkp PHILP, late Dramatic Editor Brookly After the third application of PRAIRIE out the aid of crutches, owillg to a severe attack of Rheumatism. O11 the crutches were thrown aside, he having’no further wse for them, Says the Proprietor of Niblo’s Garden, New York: ‘“PRaTRIB OM gave me relief from inflammatory yheumatism alter first application ; and after the third I had no further use for my cane.” PRIOR RORKE, Esq., ex-Building Inspector, DeKalb avenue and Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, says: nk acute or inflammatory rheumatism it is a wonderful remedy; has been in use in my family for over & year. M. C. Epky, Hsq., the well+known chemist, 319 Court street, Brooklyn, manufacturer of Edey’s Carbolic Troches, ebc., says: ‘I flnd Prarrrsg Ort to be a most wonderful preparation in cases of rheumatism, havy- ny seen it tested in a case of years’ standing, The patient obtained reiief at once, and was ultimately icured.” Mr. Jonny I, SNepreer, of Telfair & Snedixer, oil merchants, 105 John street, New York, was ¢ Plenrisy by the use of PRATRIE OIL, Mx. G. PADDon, tobacco merchant, 992 Fulton street, Brooklyn, lost the use of his right leg by Sciatica, got relief at once after first application of PRAIRIE Orn, This gentieman had become so depressed by luis a(fliction that he had given up all hopes of recovery. : Carr, Josera LA Frors, Merchant Court, near Remsen street, Brooklyn, was cured of a stiff joint, of years standing, after afew applications of PratRre OI, Mr. BEsrson, publisher, 16 Beekman street, New York, says: “T find PRATEIg Or to be infallible in Many serious complaints.” Pros Firey Cents AnD Oyr Dottar Pur Borres. (Ser Ask your Druggist for tt. P. 0. Box 2997. « THE PRAIRIE OIL Co.,” 132 Nassau St., N. ¥, Sent prepaid by express on receipt of ten cents additional. BEND FOR CIRCULAR, ured of Winner of the Massive Silver Cupfin ‘NEW YORE SHOOTING COAT. Firat-class in eyery particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take out, A stylish, handsome Cont. so that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace I have worn them for several years, ind would Also the best brown corduroy pants at $10 per pair. goods do not turn briars and will not give satisfaction. I am making a Waterproof Canvas Suit, cut same style as the but soft and pleasant to wear; guaranteed to turn water. Sportsmer Coat, $6.50. For full Suit, $1400. I also make the Sleeveless Also, in addition ta the aboye, F. L. Sheldon, RAHWAY, N: J. H. C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt St., N. Y., ESTABLISHED IN 1887. Consult your interest by sending for our revised and reduced prices. 2 Excelsior LATEST IMPROVEMENT. x Double Treadle, including one doz. Saws, thirty inimitable Fret Sawing o Patterns and value of $4. repared Wood, to the ’ new device for tighten- ing Saw, Power Drilling attacliment, Wrench, Oil Cup and Ectew Driver. Speed, 800 strokes per minute. Saws, ri-2inch thick. Price, complete, cased and-delivered on board cars or at ix- press office, £12, Saw only, without attachments, $9. _ SMALL STEAM. ENGINES, With Copper Boiler, to drive light Lathes, Scroll Saws, etc. Are all sizes from 1-8 up to 2 horsé power; ca NEARLY ONE THOUSAND IN USE. Buffalo Pony Planer. Will earn it selfand, pay expense of running in’ GEN Price from $50 and upwards, ch. aE Fang Pony Planers —- ma LIGHT MACHINES FOR PONY OR HORSE POWER, _ Thegreat success of these machines is unprecedented, and it may he con- fidently affirmed that no article has ever more clearly proved its super- jority for the quantity and quality of as papeian aly It is made in r everal sizes, and can bi ft suitable for bullock, mule, steam or wind power, A addition to those above mentioned. Plain castings, partly finished, or com- plete, ready for use. The ‘‘Scientific American" of June 19, 1875, says of the aboye, in an extended Editorial, introducing our manufactures to the public: ** It can turn wringers, churns, washing machinas, orice cream 3 freezers, run coffee mills, puinp water 5 through a holise, actuate foot lathes, scrotl saws or light boxing machinery, run knitting or sewing machines, turn = a frindstone or emery wheel, work ven- = Peiaerea tis Haaren tilating ot hand JRE: machine cut- a + mes er oppers, Or Sausage machines, drive E ri i blacksmith's forge, or eunecs air pride an air Se Se AGERE pe epee aa ge which it can be applied."” Also Engines ana Boilers capable of propel 15 torsinches. The boats have keel, stem with rurlder and tiller, row locks and Ours: Those wishing a pleasure boat will find Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. ' Patented March 30, 1875. Best of its kind in use. wm, Price, complete, $275. ® Also Planing Machine Knives, which are recom- mended as superior and extra in quality. F 5 in a building, or for a pump on asmall scaleina laboratory. These are a few only of the purposes to ling boats from 18 to 28 feet long, 4 1-2 to § 1-2 fect beam, with draft of water stern and rudder postof oak, pine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted seats zllaround the boat, loakers and coa! bunkers, and have two coats of paint. these the safest and fastest, as they can be made to attain a speed of from 6 to 16 miles per hour, They are adapted to agreat yaricty ofuses, such as Excursion, Shooting, Fishing or Pic-Nic Parties, for S travelers, voyapers, botanists and tourists, and especialfy owing, to their light draft of water for exploring expeditions and survey patties... The Engine and Boiler can te easily detached from the boat, and is then available for Agricultural, Mechanical, Commercial or Domestic requirements or for the use of Amateurs, when power is needed for running light machinery. Lames a Price of 20 foot boat, complete, . ee - < + r “2 $425.00 Price of Engine and Boiler, without boat, including driving. pulley, » » 275,00 Tilustrated Catalogue containing Ona Hundred Scroll Work Deelgns mailed to any address free on receipt of Stamp. GEORGE PARR, BUFFALO, N, ©, U. 5. Ax HENRY C, SQUIRES, No. 1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIRD DOOR FROM BROADWAY. Purdy, beating all best London makers 10 unyy uopuery jo 1amny A, “arn? ZO] Bryueq L8Y ‘Te AGENT FOR THE Celebrated Prize Guns OF W. W. CREENER. foe ee eee ‘These guns have beet winners in every trial during the Jart three years, competing with all the first- class makers in Evgland. The sh. oting of every gun is guarantecu, and prices a8 low as consistent with good work. Guns built to exact order of aportsmen. J keep the best selected stock of guns by all the other makers to be found in this city, including Scott, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox, Marshall's new Glasa Ball Trap, $5; three traps, $12. English chilled shot, all sizes and in any quantities, Agent for Dittmar powder. Complete outfits for hunting and camping. Bert Breech-Loader ever offered in the United States for $35, Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Suits, and Camp Lounge Company. THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Goveruments, All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Special attention. paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, Nl. Y. City. Qaee LOADED FOR PARTRIDGE, QUAIL 187£, presented by Mr, fe ee i el oe SHOT-GUNS, ‘$2.50 at MARSTERS, WOODCOCK and SNIPH, $4 per hnadred, at 125 Nassau street, New York, and 65 Court street, | MARSTERS, 126 Nassan street, New York, and 66 Brooklyn, A Court street, Brooklyn, DINCEE SCRIBNER, ; 1 The Ludlow Trout Co. Manufacturer of Will this year take from one to two million brook trout eggs (ready for shipment from Noy, 10 to Dec, 20) at lowest prices, Send for price list, Address B. FREEBURG, SurrrimnyrenpEnt, Aug23 3m Ludlow, McKean County, Pa, = g@almon and Tront Rods, Salmon and Trout Files Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gaff, eto, Best Greenheart Rods at $4, $11 and $13 each, Waterloo Street, St. Johns, N. B. jy12 6m EVOLVERS, 7 SHOT, 32.50 at MARSTERS T LEY’S Se ere att CAPS at 125 Nassan street, New York, and 65 Cour . ty Brook Court street, Bi 125 Nassau streef, New York, and 55 25 1 Bbrest, Be HPs Court street, -F Hi FOREST AND STREAM, 4 WEA EKERS OF FINE GuURS. 259 LS & LEFEVER, CATALOGUES SENT ON APPLICATION. SYRACUSE, N. Y. The Benyel. OR YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM the choicest breeds. nyguire of M. P. MCKOON, Franklin, Del. Co., N.Y. deq2s-ly OR SALE—Fox tounds, No. 1 stoek; very fast aud strong-sceuted ; some one year old and some pips. Ay M. WOODEN, Rochester, N. Y. ued BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER? FOR THE ' DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals. An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pest, May be used with entire safety. Contents of a package sufficient to rid half 4 dozen large dogs of the vermin. WO PHRSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT THE FLEA KILLER, Price 50 Gents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of pricer Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, jyl9 tf 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORK, SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES. Twenty-one Gold, Silver end Bronze Medals awarded, peolae ine wear of English Kennel Club, and of Westminster Kennel Ciub, New York, Noue atte genuine unless so stamped, ¥Y. 0. de LUZE, 18 Sonth William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent. Vor sale in cages of 112 lbs. Special terms +9 lealers. CHAMPION LARK iN THE sSTuULR Orange and white, by Brooks’ Phil, out of Ray- mou@’s Dido. Peifect specimen of English setter, Virst prize in N. ¥. Bench Show for English setters in largest class ever shown in the country, beating Morford’s Bruce and Nip and Tuck. who beat both Paris and Leicester. For terms apply to E. 8. WANMACHER, Hobokns, N: J. Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or any other animals, or money returned. It is put up in patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facililates its use, Simple and efficacious, Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid -ARECA NU'T FOR WORMS IN DOGS. A CERTAIN REMEDY. Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with full directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by mail. Both the above are recommended by Rop anp GUN and FOREST AND STREAM, W. HOLBERTON. oct 12 102 NASSAU STREET. MARSTERS’ a IMPROVED Horn Dog Whistle. Cannot be Lost from the Coat. ALWAYS IN THE SAME PLACE WHEN WANTED, ) Sample by mail, 50 cents, Trade supplied, J. EF. MARSTERS, 125 Nassau 82, N. Y., aND 55 COURT STBELT, BROOKLYN., Ootli vf Che Bennel. EDINA KENNEL, JESSH SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Hdina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle hounds. Sancho,” Imp. Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K. C. S. B.,, No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celeprated ‘“* Hamlet,” No. 836. - This dog Sancho” has won seven prizes—four in England frat at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here, Fo? SALH, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my blue belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Two cf them are black. white and tan, and are almost perfect images of their sire, Kor particulars, address L, ¥. WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. je2s tf OG Ss. DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, No, 1467 West Thirtieth street, New York City. Doys treated and purchased on commission. ‘Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases. Ag 2tf OR SALE:—fFirst class retriever on land and water, Splendid ducking dog. Sold for want ofuse, Addre:s, JAMES CUOK, Rouse’s Point, N ws. Oct 25 3t OR SALE—FULL-BLOODED IRISH SETTER pups, over three months old; sire Don, import— ed from Ireland, December, 1873, by CG. H. Turner, Sec. Natioua! Kennel; dam, Countess, by Rodman’s Dash., Two Gordon setter bitches, four juonths old, out of the best dog ani bitch in this country in the field. One Gordon bitch, 18 months otd; price $35 Full pedigree given with dogs, UH. B. VONDER-~ SMITA, Lancaster, Pa. Oet25 tl OR SALE OR EXCHANGEH—One setter bitch, | three years old, well broken; one setter, one year old, house broken; one red Irish setter, eight ee laadt old. J. H. STEELE, Ellington, Conn, \OV1 16 NOR SALEH—English water spaniel, from im- ported stock, eight months old; well trained for water gunning; would eXchange for a Scott or Greeter gun or other good make, B, TIRRELL, Weymonth, Mass. Novi it Sor Sale, OR SALE, CHEAP.—Maynard Sporting rifle, pis- tol grip stock, 40 eal., 26-inch bbl., Vernier back sight, 3 front sights, 25 ctg. cases and appen- dages, all as good as new. Keaton for selling no use for it; will be sold at a bargain. Wor further particulars, address H. LOCK, Box 77, Genera: as ae Novi 16 WOR SALE—or will exchange for heayier gun, ‘Wesley breech-loader, 7 Ibs, 12 guage, 30 In, First rate gun for light work: good as new ; cost $160. Price $100. R. J. C., Box 1682, Phila. P.O. Novi 1t Ke SALE—A Gentleman's Shooting Box com- plete (located within 185 miles of New York), comprising 42 acres of land, a new house fully fur- nished, barn, wagon house, farmer’s-house, ice- house, dog kennels, hennery, ete, Situated on the shore of a beautiful Jake, abounding in black bags, perch, etc. Roffed grouse, woodcock and deer im- mediately around the grounds. Morse, cow, hunt- ing wagon, buckboard,-fine harness (double and fingle), farm tools, boats, ete. Also two fine setter dogs aud two first-class cocker spaniels ; theronghly broken. All for sale for $5,00) Gash, as the owner is going West permanently. Adiress COLONEL, FOREST AND STRHAM Office, New York. Novi 4t OR SALE—A W. W. Greener, No. 10 broech- loader: 8 Ibs., side lever; sole leather case, tray for shells, and apartments for tools, efc., with 100 Hart’s metal shells; but little used; price $125, WM. H, WHITALL, 417 Walnut street, Room No. 2, Phila, Novi 1t ECOND-HAND.—A very fine Tolley breech loader, with two sets of barrels fitted to saine stock; one pair 10 bore Damascus and very cloze shooting, other pair laminated steel and cylinder bore; weight, 9 lbs. and 93f lbs. This gun Was maJeé to order for the owner, aud is very superior in every respect, Gan be examined af gun store of a R ‘5 C, SQUIRHS, 1 Cortlandt street, N. Y. avi ©. 7108 SALE CHEA P— English breech-Joading shot- gun, 12-bore, 32-inch barrels ; very little us:d, W. HUMPHREYS, 31 Fultou street, N. Y. Novi it Brook Trout Eggs For Sale. The Proprietors of Trout Grove Fish Ponds are taking great care to breed from their largesh and best two and three year old trout. Every packuge of eggs guaranteed perfect, Fry yearlings and older trout.in their season. Send ior price jist to J. B. EDDY, Randotph, Catt. Co., N. Y. Oetii ARTRIDGE BAGS, $195; GAME BAGS, $1; J POWDER FLASKS, i5¢.; SHOT POUCHES, 75c., ai MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Couit street, Brook'yn. WE Ta a lel GROVE PARIC | ASSOCIATION. ») Owe share in above association for sale ata low price. The best Game Preserves in Trout, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing feb22.1f very America. i Address SPORT, this office, VERY DESIRABLE ESTATE, either for market gardening or general sporting purposes, at the South, will be leased to responsible parties for & Jong or short term of years. } Persons intending to locate in Florida will do well to iuyestigate, Ag? 8m Address “SPORTSMAN,” this office, Ges AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bonght, sold and exchanged: ©, 8, PECK, 8 West Twenty- tifth street, New York, feptay ly for Sale. HOROUGHBRED FOR SALE—Red Irish setter Gelert, three years old, thoroughiy broken to field work. ired by Mark, who was imported in 1869 from Lord Lurgan’s kennel, Ireland,the owner of Master McGrath. His mother is Queen, out of im- ported biten Nell, by imported dug. Training and stock guaranteed. Addr ss, JAS. BF. DUNCAN, Messrs. Lahey & Dubord,110 Grand St, eee Novl 2 2 © Fashionable Cards, no 2 alike, with name 10c. eo) post paid. Go, I. Resp & Co., Nassau, N. Y, Oct4 ly Che Rennel. HORTICULTURAL HALL, GRAND NATIONAL DOG SHOW, - Given under ihe auspices of the following gentle- men of Philadelphia : BENJ. H. RICHARDS, President of the Sportsman’s Ciub FRANK FURNESS, GEN. E. B. GRUBB, JOHN B. SARTORI, S. W. JTANNBY, ALFRHD BIDDLE, CHAS. S, WV ESTCOTT, W. D. WINSO®=, GHORGE EMLEN, JOS. T. BAILEY, HORAUE FPASSIT, JAS, W. RASSIT, KDW*KD HOFEMAN, JOHN 8, DAVIS, W. H. GARDENER, J 1 KINSON SERGENTCOL. JAS. SCHORLELD, J. DUKOSS O'BRIEN, SUSSEX DAVIS, This grand exhibition commences on MONDAY, November £6, 1877, } AND CONTINUES FIVE DAYS. OVER THIRTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS has been appropriated for prizes, which will be of- fered in the form of SOLID SILVERWARE. PHILADELPHIA, October 24, 1877. The management of the National Dog Show, which takes place at Horticultural Hall the last week in Movember, have this day purcha-ed of us solid silyer prizes, to the amount of thirteen hundred dollars. (Signed) BAILEY & CU., Chestnut and Twelfth streets. In addition to the regular prizes, a large number of VALUABLE sPSOIAL PRIZES have been already offered by merchants of Philadel- phia. For full particulars, address the management at HORTICULTURAL HALL, Broad street, Phi'ade!- phia, va. Nov 11t Hotels and Zesarts for Sportsmen. Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C. Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mp. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR ILOUSE, N. ¥.,and ST. NICHOLAS, N. Y. 3 THE, METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitel-and the White Honge, and the most convenient location in the city, Tt hag beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the seryice regular, aud charges moderate. R. B. COLEMAN & CO. Spartsnen’s Goods, HAMMOCKS FOR. LAWNS anp EXCURSIONS Tents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettles, Rubber Blankets, Mosquito Nets, Lawn Settees, ete, Seud fer Illustrated Circular, G. WERSTER PECK, Manufacturers’ Agents, 110 Chambers st., N.Y. jy Folding Poeket Mosquito Bar. A most ingenious deylce for camping purposes. It is very light, easy to carry and can be put up or taken down 10 half a minnte. Pronounced by sports men to be the most complete thing of the kind ever ofiered to the public. Price only $1.50. Lawn cov- ered, expressly for Florida travel, $3.50. Sent post- paid on receipt of price. Liberal discount to the trade, A, A. COWING, Watkins, N. Y. W. HOLBERTON, 102 N assanu St., N. Y. Ag nt. IMPROVED Gaiter Pantalocns. GAITERS and PANTALOONS conibined, acuble thick up to the H\ thigh, the inner ply of heavy i iinek, heavily parafiined to keep fhe lees dry. The most perfect -hape, avid comfortable for riding ind walxing, PRICES : US TIOTIN Ss cates we ace te eeee eO And Corduroy.....-.9.2+-.-.--$10 T have now ihe best corduroy I eversaw. Tam gettirg op cheap. Duck Suits, for $5 and $7. Allmy goods are made wih the best linen thread, and I do hot nee rivets to fasten the seams, but” good, honest work instead. The trade supplied. Write for circular. Geo, C. Henning, Octll 4t WASHINGTON CITY. THE ECLIPSE LOADER. Loads sixteen shells at once. Occupies a space ten inehea lone, six “igh and seven wide. ‘The rapidity with which this loader works, the saving of labor, Wk simpleoty and cheapness, Must Commend it tu every owner +f & breéch-load r. PRICE $4, with liberal disconnt to the trade, Seud tor circular, Address TODD, SCHENCK & CO., 84 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Md. URTIS & HARVEY and DUPONT GUN- POWDER at MARS1ERs, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklyn. Duck Shooting. SHINNECOCK BAY—THE BEST SHOOTING GROUNDS NEAR NEW YORK CITY. The Bay View House is the largest and best Jo- eated honse on the bay, being central close by the water, and commanding a view of the shooting grounds, Experienced guides, with boats, batteaus, decoys, étc.,in attendance. A gr°at amounf of duck feed in the bay, and more ducks this season than for years before. Address O. WILCOX, Good Ground P. O., Long Island. HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, is nearer New York Oity than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Is as near, and has as good shoot- ing grounds, and asexperienced attendants (with live geese and other decoys, batteries, etc., always on hand); nearer the station ;_ the largest and the best kept house in the bay, L.I. RR. to Aflanticville Station. Fare, $2. Stage meets all trains. W. FE. HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. Attantieville, L. L., Oct, 20, 187T. Oct25 O SPORTSMEN.—My house is situated right.on T and near the best hunting grounds in Sullivan County; partridges very plenty; haye good accom- modations for sportsmen and their families. City references given. Address BRADLEY ELDRED, Sullivan Co., N. Y- Oct25 2t O SPORTSMEN—Wm. Squires, Blue Point, begs T to inform sporting gentlemen that he has goon arcommodation, Quail are plentiful, the young bay birds are now coming in, and everything bids fair for an excellent season. Address WM. SQUIRES, Blue Point, Southside, L. 1. Nov, +HOT-GUNS AND RIFLES LOANED at MARSTER’S, ho 125 Nassau ptrest, New York, and 65 Court street, Brooklyn, . Sparlsmen’s Routes, A BUFFALO HUNT —ON THE— Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. THE NEW ROOTE FOR KANSAS & COLORADO SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SPORTSMEN. For maps, tickets, and gen’! information, apply to L. H. NUTTING, Gen’l Eastern Ageut, 234 Broadway, New York. aoe T. J. ANDERSON, Gen’l Pass. Agent, ) Topela W. F. WHITE, Gen’l Ticket Agent, f Kansas ae HOW TO LIVE In FLORIDA, HOW TO GO, COST OF TRIP, COST TO SETTLE, what tocul- tivate, how to cuiti- vate it, etc., ete., all S toldin each number , of Florida New. Worker, published at2l Park Kow, New York City, Singla copy, 10+,, One year SL, Acres Or- foge Land for $50. Ou Iineofrailroad, econntry healthy, thickly settled Ad~ dress J.G,OLIVER, ; jen!) Agent, Box aa s Now Yorks 260 Publications, LONCG-RANCE RIFLE SHOOTING. A Complete History of the International lhong-Range Matches, |873-|877—Com- plete Elcho Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N. R, A. Etc., Etc. FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN.” Price 25 cents. NEw YorRE. Published by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 1877. : Bound Volumes Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, Acomplete set of the FOREST AND 'S TRHAM- seven yolumes, bound handsomely in cloth—a valu, able library for the spo.tsman—can now be obtained 00 apdlication to this office. BINDERS. ne books bound. Art Journal bound Pree hae andon publishers’ style. Picturesque America, Art Treasury of Germany and cate Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, at illustrated works, music and magazines in the bes auyles and lowest prices; aone intwo or three days itrequited. - WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED EXCLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS’ EGGS. This magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo- gists, is now in its third volume. It is replete with all that is new or receut in Orpithoiogy and Oology, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birdsand eggs. It is just the periodical for those making collections of birds and eggs for scientific examination, asits columns are constantly furnisb- ing descriptions of the eggs of new and rare species. TwRMs—Forty cents a year, in advance. Speci- men copies and prospectuses only on receipt of stamp. Address, S. L. WILLARD & CO., Oneida st., Utica, N. Y. jet FRAN S SCHLEY’S AMERICAN — = z aoe! Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Tinting and Shooting the American Partridge—Qnatl; Ruffled Grouse—Pheasante, witli directions tor hand- ling the gun, hunting the dog, and shooting ou the wing. Price, $2. Liberal discount to the vrade. To be had at book stores generaliy. Address, Frank Schiey, OctTl1 Frederick City, Md. Camp Life in Florida. a Swen By CHARLES HALLOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST, Published by Forest and Stream Pub- lishing Co,., No. 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, ‘And for sale by all booksellers. Sent by Inail, post- ave prepaid, on receipt of price ($1.50) at office of publication. ER?S and TRAPPER?S Illustrated Prac- Ocal Guide.—Gunning and rifle shooting; mak- ing and using traps, snares and nets; baits and pete ing; preserving, stretching, dressing, Tanning an dycing skins and ‘furs, fishing, etc. With fifty ot eravings, 20 cents. ‘Taxidermisi’s Manual; 50. Dog Training, 25. Of booksellers or by mail. JESSE HANBY & CO., 119 Nassan St., N. Y. Oct 256 A new Medical treatise, ““The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- vation. a book for everybody. Price $i, sent by mail, Fifty + THYSEL 4 original prescriptions, either one of which is worth ten times i the book. Gold medal awarded the author. Beaton Herald says: “The Science of Life is, beyond all comparison, the most extraordinary work on Physiology ever pub- HE AL Jished.” An Illustrated Pam- hlet sentFrer., Address DR, WoH. PARKER, No, 4 Bul- finch Street, Boston, Mass, T YS Oc sm FOREST AND STREAM. Gunpowder. Sportsmen's Gods. Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER, SPORTING BRANDS—Eureka, Continental, ‘« Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U. 8. Standard. The above can bé had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELI: & SONS, corner of Wash- ington, Cornhill and Brattle street, Boston, Mass. y19 THE HAZARD POWDER CoO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hazard’s ‘* Electric Powder.” _Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point of strength and cleanliness, ters of 1 1b. only. Hazard’s **American Sporting. Nos. 1 (fine) to 3 (coarse). In 1 Ib, canisters and 644 1b. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting, Weli adapted to shot~ guns, , Hazard’s ** Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse), Ini and 5'lb. canisters and 634 and 123¢ lb. kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. For field, forest or water shooting, it ranks any other brand, and it is equally serviceable for muzzle orbreech-ioaders. Hazard’s ** Kentucky Rifle.” FFFG, FFG, and ‘Sea Shooting’? FG, in kegs of 25, 123g and 634 lbs, and eans of 5lbs. FFIG is also packed in 1 ana 34 Jb. canisters. Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FPG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the “‘Sea Shooting” FG is the standard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR H#XPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR BROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in eyery prominent City, or wholesale at our office, Packed in square canis- Re] 88 WALL STRHET, NEW YORK. THE New Dittmar Powder. THE CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD For all off-hand phooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on account of little recoil and report. Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke. Un- equalled for rapid firing, as it does not foul and heat up the barrel as black powder, Great accuracy, penetration and good pattern. Safer than black powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Nxpvonset, Mass. KINDS OF IPOWDER Office-13 BROAD STREET,; BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN, FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING. 3 WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) The “ Oriental” powder is equal to any made; no expense is spared to make the best. . BRANCH OFFICES. J.G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. ¥ Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Ill. C.J. Chapin, Agent, 218 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo. * Agencies in the principal cities in the United States. GUNPOWDER DEAD SHOT, NE PLUS ULTRA, TELEGRAPH, DUCK SHOOTING. The above celebrated Brands are manufactured by the AMERICAN POWDER CO., 233 State Street, Boston. GENERAL WESTERN AGENTS: E. B. Rameo, Chicago, Ill. ¥F. G. GODDARD, St. Louis, Mo. M. BARE & Co., Cincinnati, O. N.Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency ith the latest Improved Newspaper Folding and Malling Machines, ND. 18 Spruce street. JAMES BRADY, Manager and Proprietor, . Ovta tf —_—_—— Fl, rT Sportsmen's Goods, BOSTON ; SHOOTING SUIT. | Manufactured oniy by - G. W. SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON. Flexible, Waterproof, Tan-Color, Duck. Each article—coat, trousers, vest and hat-—have the name and manufacturer’s address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without: it bears this im- print. q The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to apy part of the United States or Canada on re- ceipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit, We make no discount except to the trade. We make but one quality, and that is the veRY BEST, The price of the suit complete is $ig. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest and choice of either cap with havelock, or hat. The materia! is of the best quality of duck, water- proofed by a patent process. The color is that Known as “dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in every way. : OUR HUNTING SHOES, which are considered the best in use, are also sent by mail at an advance of 35 cents above the price $5.5) per pair. These shoes are made to our special orderto match our suits, and the design of the Whole embraces the best points of the English and French equipments, combined with all necessary requiremenis for American service. THE SOLA TOPEE. AN EAST INDIAN SHOOTING HAT, Telmet_ Shaped. Ventilated. Of same Water-Proofed Ma- terial. PRICE, $2.50. Those who prefer this to the ordinary hat or cap, can hayethe same sent with t The Boston Shooting Suit” at an added cost only of $1.00. Such a popularity asthe “Boston Shooting Suit’? enjoys, has never been attained by any other similar garment in this country. It is in constant demand from all parts of America, and orders haye been filled for Canada and England, “Shipping clothing to England strikes us very much like send'ng ‘coals to Newcastle,’ but the merits of the BOSTON SHOOTING SUITS have been heard of in the Old Country, and thatland of Sportsmen has sent an order to Messrs. Simmons & Son, which will doubtless be followed by many others.”—Boston Paper, The author of ‘‘Tales of the Adirondacks,” the Rey. W. H. H. Murray, one of our most enthusiastic sportsmen, says of it: . ““Wewere shown the other day a new waterproof suit, specially adapted for sportsmen, designed and Toade up by Simmons & Son, of Boston, and to which we call the attention of all brethren of the out-door and shore-shooting fraternity, because it meets the demand of personal comfort and convenieace beyond anything of home manrifacture seen by ws be- fore. AS & sportsman, We give it our unqualified endorsement, aS combining the best points of the English suits, and in addition ekillfuliy adapted to the necessities of the American seryice, It is a most admirable aud satisfactory contrivance in color, Style, waterproof quality and capacity, The coat is & Marvel in this latter respect.” Tie FOREST AND STREAM says: Tur Boston SHooTinc Suir.—One of the most successfnl manniacturers of waterproof shooting suits is the firm of G. W. Simmons & Son, Oak Hall, Boston, We had one of their suits on duty at Hunt- er’s Camp, at Philadelphia Centennial Hxhibition. it has grown gray in service, butis good for use yet. This suit is known as the ‘Boston Sheoting Suit,” in contradistinction no doubt, from the garments which are manufactured out West and at Washington, each of which has a local demand of its own. A letter from San Francisco, Cal., says: G. W. Simmons & Son: GENTLEMEN—I have this day received the “Boxton Shooting Suits” ordered from you on the 16th, My objectin writing is simply to say that they. eame to hand by mail in perfect order, and I am more than satistied with each article. They are all, ifnot more, than represented in your advertisement in FOREST ‘AND STREAM. They supply a want long felt here, and we have ne doubt many will be ordered. Iam obliged to you for sending by mail and thereby saving me séyeral dollars. Enclosed please find the money to repay you for postage, -Yours very truly, 7 [DIRECTIONS FOR MHASUREMENT. Around the breast. Inside seam of pantaloons. Around the waist. Size of head. Inside of seam or Coat Mention heightand weight sleeve, : Price of Suit complete, with choice of hator cap, $13: Note again, the cont and yest are all double-seamed, each pocket being riveted at corners with copper rivets. French hunting buttons on coat and yest, Each button-hole made of leather. The whole suit as described aboye is made of 10-0z. army duck, water-proofed by a patent process, and colored to the shade of dead grass. Hach suit distinctly marked, For those who prefer, we make a hunter’s coat, with sleeves attached tothe vest. Wemake but one grade of suit, and that is the very best in every par- ticular, An illustrated circular, containing full description ofeach garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application, Address G. W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mass, ' ot ABLIS;, 1836. Steele & Son, 2) Ai 45 ee Jewelers & Silversmiths, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, Dealers in Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, ete. Importers of French, German and English Fancy Goods, Special at\ention given to the manu- facture of appropriate designs for Shooting, Boating, Racing and other prizes, and our illustrated cata- logue, containing three dozen wood cuts of the above and other articles in our line, including the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTICUT, mailed to any address on receipt of 50 cents. : , Septa7 tr RUSHTON’S HUNTING & PLEASURE BOATS AND. CANOES, ‘The LIQGHTEST sporting boat in the world. Weight, 25 pounds and upward. The smallest size will carry two persons, Cedar siding, oak keel, etc., (do not foldup). CANOES, open or decked, weight 35 pounds to 60 lba, Send stamp for new Illustrated Circular, J. H. RUSHTON, Manufac- turer, Canton, St. Lawreuce County, N. Y. DUDLEY’S Pat. Pocket Cartridge Loader. EXTRACTS, DECAPS, RECAPS, LOADS CREASES AND TURNS OVER CARTRIDGE SHELLS, Equa! to the wosf expensive machines. Js adapted to both paper and metal shells. Weighs but four ounces, anCLiS 88 handy 43 a pocket knife. Tn short, is just what sportsmen have been Jor king for. Samples seut, postpaid, to any address on receipt of price, and if not satisfactory the money wil] be promptly refunded. Nickel-plated, $2; polished, $1.75 ; japanned, $1.50, Liberal cliscount to the trade; 10 and 12-gauge now ready. DUDLEY & CU. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Octis tf ‘Gale’s Patent Tents, Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Beach, Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used; are eight feet high, seyen feer square at bottom, will lodge four Persons ; Gan be set up or taken down and packed in five minutes, making a bundle four fect long, of twenty-five pounds ‘ weight. ‘he pole in two parts, is joined together by a brass tube. They are wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and are the handiest and cheapest tents extant. Samples of goodsand price list sent free, and the tent sent on receipt of price, or C. 0. D. Prices from $10 ta . GALE & CO., Boston, Mass, A New Wad. } The ‘Fibre’ wad will give a better penetration and pattern than Bley’s wadding. It is elastic and aselas and will hold the load securely tn brass shells. Will not take fire or blow to pieces. Price per box of 250, 25 cents for No. 10 and No. 12, 20 cents for No. 8B, Sample sent by mail on receipt of price. LIBHRAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE, DELAWARE OARTRIDGE COMPANY WILMINGTON, DEL. Ag2 tf Yachting Suits U. 8. NAVY STANDARD BLUE FLANNEL. Shirts, $3.50; Pants $2.50; Caps, $1. Write for descriptive catalogue, GEO. C. HENNING, Washington City, Animal Portraiture. Gentlemen desirous of having their Horses and Dogs painted will be guaranteed an authentic and perfect likeness. Reference to editor of this paper. E. SANGUINETTE, P. 0. Box 3,000, N. Y- Octis tf Cc. C_ & B. ZETTLER, GUNSMITHS AND RIFLE GALLERY, ; 207 Bowery, New York, _ FOREST AND STREAM, 261 Publications. SECOND EDITION. THE Sportsman’s Gazetteer GENERAL GUIDE. WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, S96 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, 37 bound Morocco, $5; Tinted Paper, Musiin, $4, BY CHARLES HALLOCK, EDITOR OF ‘‘ FOREST AND STREAM;” AUTHOR OF THR ‘FISHING TOURIST,” ‘f CAMP LIFH IN FLORIDA,” ETC. NEW YORE; “FOREST AND STREAM” PUBLISHING GO. Sent by mail post paid on recetpt of price, This book is a complete encyclopedia for sports- men. It gives every sportsmManlike method for cap- turing every known gaine auimel, bird and fish in Worth America....It designates the proper charges for guns for each kind of game, the various kinds of decoys and blinds, and baits and tackle for the fish, +.-.1f gives over 4,600 localities where game and fish may be found, specifies the game found in each locality, the hotel accommodation, and the best Toute to get there.,,,It describes 297 yarieties of edible fish alone, that may be taken with the hook; 50 yarieties of ducks; 50 varieties of snipe or waders, au(l the different methods of shooting each, -~..Hyery kind of Jog us_d for sport is designated, aug his points for bench judgments fully given-...It ig in jteelf the moat concise, accurate, instructive, fensible and comprehensive work ever written upon the dog and his diseases. Any person can adminis- ter the prescriptions with perfect confidence in their fafety and efficiency....[t contains very useful recipes and remedies for wounds, bites, poisons, ill- ness and emergencies of all kinds ; for cleaning, re- pairing arfli preserying every implement used for sport; for selection and use of every kind of boat employed by sportsmen, and a directory where to buy outfitting goods....[t instructs in Taxidermy, and teils how to preserve and mount specimens of anima’s, birds and fish, INDORSEMENTS, SPORTSMAN’s GAZETTEER —Geo. Bird Grinnell, of the Peabody Academy of Sclence, New Haven, Writes; “I have to thank you for a copy of the Sportsman’s Gazetteer received day before yester- day. I have delayed acknowledging it, in order that I might be able to speak intelligently of its merits, I have looked it oversomewhat carefully, and I must Ray that lam delighted with it, It seems to be just the book that we hayewo long wanted in this coun- try—an American ‘ nehenge” in tact. On the fishes you lave surpassed yourself, and I am agton- ished at the amount of material you have collected and the happy method in which you have treated the group. The Dog and Diseases of the Dog are ad- mirably written, and will prove one of the most use- ful of manuals for sportsmen, The Art of Fly-Fish- ing, and the hints andytecipes are all that could be desired; im fact the book seems to be a complete success. I do not see how it can fail to have a very large sale.” = THE SPORTSMAN'’S GAZETTEER.—The Gazette duly came to hand, and to say that I am delighte with the book only faintly expresses my apprecia- tion of it. How you have been able to gather so much yaluable matter tugether is almost a mystery tome. Tt certainly speaks well for your industry and knowledge of the subjects discussed. For the size and yaluable information contained, the price, I think, is r markally low, and I would not be with- Outitfor double the price, Every sportsman and everybody interested in sporting matters should Raye a copy, and I s»all take great pleasure in re- commending it to my army friends. A.C, YARRow, M. D., U.S. A. Tan GAZETTEER,—The §; ortsman’s Gazetteer was duly received, and mys-lf and many of our best judges in sporting lit-ratur: have eritica'ly exam- med the book, and all uuvite in pronouncing it the most valuable work eyer issued from the press on kindred subjects. Itis 4 wonder to all how co much valuable information could be so inteliigently crowd- ed into a book of its size. The task must have been very great, but hes been accomplished in a remarka- bly concise, intelligent and pleasing manner. Every page demonstrates the fact that the author wis a maser of his subject. No sp irtsman or tourist can afford to be without the book, and it ought to be, and no doubt will be, read generally by the masses, and certainly by all mterested in the study of natural hi-tory. Dr. D. C. Estxs, Lake City, Minn., Aug. 1, 1877, Fur, Fin & Feather CONTAINS ‘CHE’ GAME LAWS of all the States and the Canadian Provinces and a List of Hunting and Fishing Grounds, Besides, a Vast Fund of VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR ALL WHO EITHER SHOOT OR FISH, * Tt tells you cyerything you want to know abont Iluhting and Bishine, Where to go, How to gel there, What Kind of Game and Fish you will find. What Kind of Shooting and Pishing Tackle to Use. Am- munition, Bait, &¢.. andis indispensuble Lo all who use either Gun or Rod; if isin facet. a complete HUNTING AND FISHING DIRECTORY, and no matter how much or how little recreation you fake in the woods or along the streams, youl will find Fur, Fin, aad Feather worth many ties its cost to you. Each number consists of 176 to 192 large octavo pages, aud in additim to the forezoiug” contuin= numerous Interestiug Sketches of Camp Life and Sporting Adventure that renders the work enter- taining sud instructive rvading for eyery household, Not an objectionable word appears in its pages, Fur, Fin, anp Fraruer is piblished every two months at $3 2 year; single copies, 50 cents, can be had of all News Agents, Gun Stores, Fishing Tackle Dealers, &e., or mailed, postpaid, on receipt of price. Can be had at this office- EX" Specimen copies, containing all the Game Laws as now in force, 25 cents, can be had only of CHAS. SUYDAM, Publisher, \ &.. 149 Chambers Street, N, ¥- | Sportemen’s Routes. TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA R.R. CO. ” Respectfully invite attention to the Superior Facilities aftordea by their lines for reaching moat of the TROTTING PARKS and RACE COURSES in the Middle States. These lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difii- enlties and dangerscf reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en— able STOCK TO BH TRANSPORTED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylvani Railroad Company also reach the best lecatities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in all the principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, ORESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known centers for Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACTT HAVEN CAPE MAY. SQUAN, and points on the NRW JERSEY COAST renowned for SALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN AND FEATHER, « L. P, FARMER, Gen’! Pass, Agent. Frank THOMSON, Gen’l Manager. fepl7-tt and Still TONINGTON LINE, FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST. REDUCED FARE: Hlegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leaye Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St, at 5:00 PM. NOT A TRIP MISSHD IN SEVEN YEARS. * Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices. State rooms secured af offices of Westc.tt Express Com- pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 333 Wasli- ington 8t,, Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE, Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M, Freights yia either line taken at lowest rates. L. W. FILEINS, G. P. Agent, D,S. BABCOCK, Pres, CHICAGO GALTON RAILROAD, THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicago to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN HVHERYTHING, SPORTSHEN will find splendid shooting on the line of this road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, usil, cic. Connects direct at Kansas City with the angas Pacific Railroad for the great Buffalo and An- telope range of Kansas and Colorado, Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Sportsmen. JAMES CHARLTON, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, lig. TROUT FISHING! The Wisconsin Central Railroad THROUGH TO LAKE SUPERIOR. EXCURSION TICKETS from Chicago tu Ashland and return for $20 ure selil at 63 Clark street, or the C. M. and §t. Paul, Madison Street Depot, Chicago ; also at low rates fromi Milwaukee. Dogs, guns and camp equipage taken free. dj The points of attraction to sportsmen on this *¢Worest and Stream ” route are Menasha (Doty Island) for bass fishing; Butternut Creek and Lake for muscalonge; the many branches and lak 8 of the Flambeau and Chippewa which teem with bass, pike and pickerel, never till this season. fished by sportsmen. Between Silver Creekand Ashland ail are trout streams, and many others can be easily reached along the shore from Ashland or Bayfleid, while rock fishing and trolling in the Bay affords ex- cellent sport. The new hotel at Ashland, the ‘‘Cheauamegon,” will be opened in July. Meantime there is accom- modationu at the smaller houses. Steamers from Ashland to ail Lake Ports. HENRY PRATT, General Ticket Agent, Milwaukee, Wis. C7 jy53m Sportsman’s Route. CANADA, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, Direct Connections at Buffalo with New York Ventral and Brie Railway. ‘ At Detroit, with Michigan Central Railroad. At Toledo, with Toledo, Wabash aud Western Railroad. DOGS CARRIED FREE aud given special attention. THROUGH CARS—FAST TIME AIR LINE—STEEL RAILS. FRANK E. SNOW, G. P. & T. Agent, Detroit. CROSSMON HOUSE. ALEXANDRIA BAY, JEFFERSON CoO., N. ¥. C. GROSSMON & SON, Proprietorn a) HOUSH, RECENTLY REBUILT AND elegantly furnished, iv now open for visitors. It is located in one of the moss delightful places in the Thonsand Islands region, commanding an ex- tensive view of the St. Lawrence and the Islands, and offers every facility for the comfort and enjoy- ment of guests. Outfits for boating, hunting and fishing parties. Steamers for the bay connect at Clayton with the Utica and Black River Railroad and at Cape Vincent with the Rome, W stertown and Ogdensburg Railroad, £E12-6m Sportsmen's Ztottes. Notice! Change of Time! Fall River Line FOR BorTon. On and after Monday, Oct. 29, 1877, the steamers BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE Will leaye Pier WS. N. Re, foot of Murray street, at 4:3\) P. M. insteut of & P, M., as heretofore. BORDEN & LOVELL, Avents, GEG, L, CONNOR, J. RK, KENDRICK, Geu’| Pass. Agt. Sup’. NEW YORK, Oc-ober, 1877, _ FOR FLORIDA OR THROUGH TICKETS TO PERNA NDINA JACKSONVILLE, 81, AUGUSTINE, SAN FORD, ENTERPRISH, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent. Philadelphia and Southern Mail 8. 8. Co., 416 South Delaware Avenue, rhila, De -14-ly “« Fhe Bermudas.” ow A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout 0 deg. The elegaut British Steamships ‘‘ Bermuda,” and “Qamina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- gertravel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies. For full information apply to A. H. OUTERBRIDGH, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y Dec 21 ly. ye fs ONG ISLAND RAILROAD. JULY 23, 1877. Ferryboats leave James’ Slip, N. Y., thirty min- utes, and from Thirty-fourth street, BH. R_, fifteen minutes preyious to departure of trains. No boats from James Slip after 7 P. mu, On Sundays from Thirty-fourth street only, Trains leaye Long Island City, Hunters Point, as follows: For Greenport, Sag Harbor, Riverhead, and intermediate stations, at 8:44, 9:03 a. m., 3:30, 4:06 ®. m. SUNDAYS from Brooklyn at 4:30 A. M, For Patchogue, etc., at 9:03 A. m., 2:00, 4:45, 5:23, 6:03 Pp. mw. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. a. For Babylon, ete., at 7:30, 8:44, 9:03, 11:30 a. M., 2:00, 4:24, 4:45, 5:23, 6:03 Pp, mw. SUNDAYS, 9:15 a. M.,'6:35 P. M. For Port Jefferson, etc., at 10:00 4. m., 3:30, 5:05r. m. SUNDAYS, 9:30 a. us. For Northport, etc., 10:00 a. m., 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 p.m, SUNDAYS, 9:30 a? uc, 6:30 P. a8. For Locust Valley, Glen Cove, etc., 8:44, 11:30 A. mr., 2:00, 3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 Pp. mw, SUNDAYS, 9:30 A. m., 6:30 P. a, For Merrick, etc., at 7:30, 8:44, 11:30 a. m., 2:00, 4:24, 5:23, 6:03, 7:00 2, or. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A.M ,6:85 PB. M. For Rockaway Beach, etc., 9:00, 10:20, 11:30 A. M., 1:30, 2:00,3:30, 4:24, 5:05, 5:43 p.m. 7:00 p.m, to Far Rockaway only. SUNDAYS, 9:15, 10:00, 11:00 a. of, 1:30, 3:10, 6:30 2. m. 6:35 to Far Rockaway only. For Creedmoor, at 7:40, 9:03, 9:20, 11:08 a. a, 1:33, 3:00, 4:20, 5:00, 5:40, 7:04». wm, On SATU DAY nights ouly at 12:01 4.a. SUNDAYS at 9:27 A. m., 4:30 PB, om, For Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Great Neck, Garden City, Hempstead and intermediate stations,seé small time tables aud Time Cards at principal hotels and wunder-mentioned ticket offices. Ticket offices in New York at James’ Slip and d4th street ferries, at the offices of Westcott’s Long Island Express Co., 7 Park Place, 785 Broadway, 942 Broadway, Grand Central Depot, 42a st.; in Brooklyn, 833 Washington st. ; in Brooklyn, E. D., 79 Fourth street, By purchasing tickets at any of tha above offices, baggage can be checked from residence tu destination. myst 3m St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn Railway. QUICKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing and conuecting with all Hast and Weat Lines ip Towa, running through some of the finest, hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quall. and their dogs taken good care of. Reddced rates on parties of ten or more upon applieation to General Ticket Omlce, Cedar Rapids. O.J_ IVES, E, F. Wiss.ow, Gen, Passenger Agent, y Genera] Manager, = if Sportsmen | Jaiies’ Suortsmen's Routes, HE “FISHING LINE.” Brook Trout,Grayling and Biaelk Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHIGA Vy, VIA Grand Rapids and Indiana Railread. (Mackinaw, Graud Teyids & Cincinuati Short Line.) Sportsmen who have cast a Ayr trolled a spi bn in the watera of the Grand Traverse Region will come again without solicitation. Ail other lovirs of the Rud are invited to try these waters, wherei: The fish named above, as also Muscalonge, Pike and Pickerel, abound. In no other kfreams east of the Rocky Mountaing is the famous Americun Grayling found in -uch numbers. Brook Trout =eason opens May Ist. Grayling Season opens June 1st. The sportsman can redaily send trophies of His skill to his friends¢r ‘Club’ at home, as ice fur packing fi.h can be had at many points. Take your family with yeu. ‘The scenery of the North Woods and Jukes is very |eantiful, The airis pure, dry, anu tracing, The climate peculiarly beneficial fo those guifering with hay feyer ang asthma. The Hotel Accommodations, while plain, are, a8 arule, good, far surpassing the ayerape im conn fries hew enough foaffrd the finest of ashing, On and:fter June ist Reand Trip Excursion Tickets sold 10 Point in Grund Travyerno Region, and attractive train facilities offered to touris’s and sportsmen; alse, on and after duly ee) Mackinaw and Lake Superior Excursion Pick ets, Dogs, Guns, and Fishing Tackle Carrie! Free at owner's risk, Camp Cars for Fishing Parties nud Families at low rates. Itis our aim to make sportsmen feel “fat home’ on thistroute, For Tourists’ Guide, containing full in- formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &,. and acctl_ rate maps of the Fishing Grounds, send to Forest AND STREAM office, or address J. H. PAGH, G. P. & I’. A., Grand Rapids, Mich. A. HOPPE, Eastern Passenger Agent, 116 Market Street, Phiiadelphia., N EW YORK AND PHILADELPOIA NEW LINE, BOUND BROOK ROUTE, FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA. { Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:20, 8, 9:30, 11:30 A, M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 12 p, at, anil at4 P.M. for Trenton Leave eee eee from station North Penn:yl- vania Railroad, Third end Berks strects, at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A. ., 1230, 4215, 5:30, 12 P. wy, Leave Trenton for New Yok at 1:20, 6:35, 8:05, 10715 A. M., 12:15, 2:10, 4:55, 6:05 P. M. Pullman Drawing Room Cars are attached to the 9:30 A. M., 1:30, 5:30 P. M. trains from New York; to the 7:30, 9:30 4, M., 1:30 P. M, trains from Philadelphia, and Sleeping Cars tothe 12 o'clock midnicht trains from both New York and Philadelphia. SunDAY TRAINS—Leave New. York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30,12 P.u. Leave Trentom at 10:20 A. M., S:10 P. M. - Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos. 823 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, allalllses of the Erie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, anc at No.4 Court street, Brooklyn, Baygap: checxed from residence to destination, Septi3 ly H. P BALDWIN, Gen. Pags, Agen’ CREAT SOUTHERN. Freight & Pass’nger Line, VIA ‘Charleston S. C, The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 3 o'clock P. M. From Pier 27, Ne R. CITY OF ATLANTA, CHAMPION, Capt. M.S. Woodhull, Capt. R. W. Leekwoou, GULF STREAM, G. W. CLYDE, Capt. S. Crowell, Capt. Ingraham. The aboye steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the convenience of passengers, and aré ut- rivalled on the coast for Safety, Speed and Comfort. Close Connections at Charleston with tre favorite and well-known Florida packets, DIC LATOR, Capt. Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt. Scott, for PERNAN- DINs, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENDPERPRISE, MELONVILLE and all points in Florida. EXCURSION TICKETS AT REDUCED RATHS, t"Tnsurance to destination ONE-HALF OF ONE ; PER CENT, Goods torwarded free of Commission, Pussage tickets and Bills of Lading issued and signed at the office of JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO., Agents, Pier 27, N. R., foot Park Place, Office on the wharf. W. P.OLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green. Through Freight Tariffs, Passage Tickets by 4ll routes and to all points in the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained ai tie oftiue of BENTLEY D. HASELL, General Agent, Great Southern Freight Line, 317 Broadway. corner of Thomos street. Octil sin EW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, AND THE NORTH, The new an1 eiegant steamer C. H. NORTHAM, leaves Pier 25, Hast River, daily (Sundays excerted at3P.u. Passengers to Noth and Bast ut 12 P. x1, NIGHT LINE—The CONTINENTAL leaves New York at 11 P. a, arriviiig in New Haven in time for the early morning tra ns. Merchandise forwarded by daily express freicht train from New Hayen through to Massachaoselts, Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Nurthera Nay Yorkand Canada. Freig + received until 5P. o. RIGHARD PECK, General Agent. Old Dominion Line. * The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest Waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun- ly. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobbs Island, aud poiuts on the Peninsula. City Point, iver, Currituck, Florida, and the monntain- ous country of Virginia, Tennessee, ete. Norfolk Steamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: Delawa e, Myndaz aid Friddy a6%P. uM. Fail infor- Miation given at olfice, 197 Greenwich St., New York pgep 23 ly 262 _ FOREST AND STREAM. Guns, Biles. Ele. W. & C. SCOTT & SONS. First Prize Medal and Diploma, awarded at the Centennial Exhibition, for excellence of workmanship and ma- terial in their Premier Quality and medium grades. Their New Patent. Triplex Lever Grip Action and Com- pensating Lump. The attention of sportsmen is requested te the above ‘lloraiieer ee If ; Rew action. Its superior strength EPS and solidity impart greatly improved —— 7 shooting powers. Hard hitting “be- ing the desideratum réquired, is ob- tained by this powerful gun. Prices of the New Triplex Lever Grip, $175, $225 to $100. Marked the Triplex 10-bores extra, Our highest grade is as usual TRIPLEX. marked the PREMIER QUALITY {Extract from Forzst anp STeeaM, New York, December 26, 1876, Contributed by one of the Judges of Awards of Guns at the Centennial :] ‘This action (The Triplex Leyer Grip) combines in the highest degree strength and simplicity, aud mus rapidly secure the favor of all who test its merits. Br gt pieity, i COMPENSATING LUMP. Strongly recommended. It is invaluable, and should bé ordered on every gun. Costs avouts$10 extra, Choke-bores, medium or full. Our guns to be had of the principal dealers in the trade only, ‘ THREE BARRELED PREMIER GUN WORKS, Birmingham, England. Breech-Loading Guns, esas oe ey DON’T PASS THIS BY A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a . ~ ight and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, Millkinds of shooting, > Te 8° often wanted | STODDARD’S CARTRIDGE-LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING ALL OTHER SEIOnE TOOLS AND FOR ALL SHELLS. Three barrel, $75 to $250, Length, 434 inches ; weight, 10 ounces, and nickel-plated. Price, SG. Pouble barrel shot guns. e a E . Damascus barrel, $50 to $200 Recommended hy FOREST AND STREAM AND Rob AND GUN, Boone, Recapper, Will Wil@yyood, Ira A, Tyist barrel, $35. i Payne, and others, Libtral discount to the trade. Send postal order to . A ' BEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR. Cc. J. STODDARD & CO., W. H. BAKER & CO., Lock box 192, Washington, D. C, Syracuse, N. Y, ec ae 5 sD ! TO SPORTSMEN IN CENERAL! portsman’s Depot. . . a dre pent Oe EO mem) meadquarters Bohemian Glass Works, ‘irs u Y air at New Yor -P Centennial Exhibition, gs 214 PEARL STREET, NEW YORK. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH 2 NEEDED, ; “ahh __ The Bohemian Glass Works having made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- prep ing for the past year, and having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, ird in use. : 2 Leaders, Snoods, Artificial Bait, Fly Books, Every ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300 or boxes of Ete., Ete. 500, Sind for price list. We intend offering special inducements to the trade, 83 Salmon, Bass and ‘Trout Flies Made to Order, ALSO : “Erilers” Clean koe =| Capt. Bogardus’ Patent Ciass Ball Trap Birds’ Hggs and Birds’ Skins in Great Varieties— Taxidermy in all its branches. : Spratt’s Patent Dog Biscuits. and Rou 4 h Balls. Repairing of allkinds. ~ mar4-ly These Traps and Balls patented by Bogardus and used by him many E. Patines ae . SPORTING GOODS, thousand times, proves them to be just what is wanted by all Ca) 174 South Clark Street, Chicago, Il. SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND AMATEURS. THE PATENT ROUGH BALL—The only Ball that will break sure When hit by shot. Use none but the best. Hvery ball marked, Patented April 10, 1877; Traps, March 13, 1877, Geo. E. Hart & Co., NEWARH, N, J. ian THE NEW AMERICAN. Breech-Loading Shot Gun | 4px surrziep. For close hard shooting excels all others. Price $17. . x Send for circular. PPE Un eee eae ee HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. rE ae aati eta renee stn ‘ We cail the attention of the fraternity — RH to the above trap, claiming to be the ne plus ultra. X. combines ‘compactness Witc durability, and is arrauged, by & awivei on the bed-plate, to throw & ball in any direction or at any eleyation un- COMPLETE OUTFITS soe e known to the shooter, a screen preyent- CADMPIMG. ing a aeping the direction in which the rap is set. SHGOTING, The spring, as the cut will show, is made of a steel rod or wire, bent spirally at the point of attachment, thus receiving the concussion its entire length, and pre- yenting breakage. PRIGE 3190, FOR SALE BY # AND FiSHoiInGe. Fine fishing and shooting tackle, camp stoves, Yeather, rubber and canvas goods and suits for Sportsmen. ‘Tente, portable boats, moccasins, etc. AGENTS FOR THE FOX GUNS. The best and strongest American guns yet made, Sole agent for the celebrated McBride flies, Hol- perton’s fy rods, black bass and trout flies, and full a BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, = —— : $37 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, length fly, books ; la glass me aes Ss See ee ee ee een finits This certifies that I Have used every trap in market, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP. logue, arin malen ater ay teat eae Bae ae for durability and perfection of its operation, superior ‘to them all, and take pleasure in recommending . TORE Besa’ . B vi g the “*Champion ” to sporting clubs and my friends. (Signed) IRA A, PAINE, i Aug? ly . W. HOLBERTON, . P. O. Box 5,109, 102 Nassau street, N. Y. Aug23 ti. 5 THE GREEN CU fas the simplest and) ? < tee ce re fi ; L : made, The proportions f , * Zs : and finish, the shooting mugements, Gte a tinisn: the shoot a es = - qualities for penetration : —=— and pattern, are not ex- == celled. Can bore to = make any pattern order- ed, froma cylinder toa fail ehoke. Muzzle-loadera altered to breech-loaders, with Zyame action 43 Dew guns. Barrels bored to ; : shoot coer ey Sous. : me bi tly and in the very best man # GREAT NEW YORK AQUARIUM, Broad- | p 45. Re-boring and repairig breech-loading shot-guns done promptly yay and goth street. Open duily from 9a, Mt. to | pers eae for new price list to CHARLES GREEN, 3 West Main St, Hochester, N, ¥. Aug3o tf i0r,m. Beautiful Tropical Fishes and Anemones, “Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians, Zoological Carden. FAIRMCUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, ‘—-+ oa ——__—_ Waite Barr.—The old discussion is going on in England,” ‘‘ What are white bait?” Mr. Francis Francis, of the Jield, says: ‘They have kept something which has grown into & herring, but that something was not a Thames whitebait,” Mr. Francis, we think, insists that the small fry caught and allowed togrow in the Brighton aquarium, was not a true: Thames whitebait. This leading authority thinks that there’ may be some small herrings mixed up with the whitebait, nob that the white bait per se is something else. Another corres-) pondent ‘is quite certain that white bait are not young her rings,” because “herrings never spawn in any water but pure” sea water, and are never caught in brackish or sewage water ;— and white bait are only found in brackish water, often mnie with sewage.” White bait are interesting to us, as we have” heard more than once, on the best authority, that these little | fish could be caught in the vicinity of New York. We may. state at the same time that our leading icthyologists are quite positive that white bait are young herring. We trust soon to) obtain some reliable English white bait, and if we cannot feed with Prime Ministers on these dainly fish at Greenwich we shall indulge in the drier amusement of doing our beat to dis-j cover what these puzzling little fish really are. ' —_—__—_—+—-@ Wuen Youne Saumon Sxourp Be TRANsPORTED,—A very | important question has been asked of us, which is as follows: ‘Quite a large number of the eggs of the California salmon | have been received here. These egys were to have been sent! direct to Vermont to be hatelied out there, in order to stock piece of water in that State. From some cause the eggs are) mature, and the fish are now ready to leave the ova. ‘The ne-* cessity arises then of hatching them, out here. The question | is, when the fish appear and are strong enough, ought they to | be transported to Vermont at once, or must they be allowed ( to acquire a certain size here before moving? Of course, uf | allowed to grow, the trouble and expense of moying the fish | to Vermont would be very much increased.” — The answer to this question, is, that just as soon as the, young fish have absorbed the yolk sac—say in about four( weeks (the time being longer or shorter according to circum~ stances)—the fish should be sent totheir home. Notwithstand-\ ing the risks of the ice and change of temperature, the young | fish would be found capable of braving the rigors of the sea- gon in the Vermont waters. The reason explained by Mr. F.. Buckland is quite a curious one. When the young fish” emerge from the egg they are endowed with a certain instinct, the one perhaps implanted in all creatures—that of self-pre-) servation. Almost immediately they begin to understand in- | tuitively who are their foes. If young fish are hand fed and cared for, this instinct in a short time becomes, as it were, blunted. Of course, with such tiny things as young salmon, which have hardly passed their embryotic state, their lives are mostly due, exposed as they must be to predatory fish, to’ their ability to escape. It has been shown that young salmon, which have been cared for and fed, when put into water where there were eyen minnows, were immediately eaten up! by the minnows. The little fish seemed to have forgotten their instincts, and were sacrificed in their innocence. Young fish, then, when it is intended that they should shift for them—. selves, must as speedily as possible be placed in such elements, as may be natural to them. j Having consulted on this interesting subject what 1s certain-- ly the highest authority in the country, we believe we are en abled to answer satisfactorily a question in fish culture in re+ gard to which there has been some uncertainty. +e Aw Acre or Water.—-Speaking about the value of | acre of water devoted to the propagation of fish, the Ohia Farmer says: 7 We write from knowledge in this matter, having in earlier) days caught many a ‘‘nice string’ of fish in a pond that wats” formerly aswamp, During one dry August the owner, with | two of his boys, went in it with a plough, scraper and shovels, and ina short time had = pond of nearly an acre in extent, This he stocked with fish common to the sluggish streams at. the neighborhood, and procured some at a distance, and for years thereafter it proved to be the best acre on the farm. ——<—$——$—— SS —————————— Fisn Cunture in New Enetanp.— We are pleased to from the Maine Farmer the following words of encou ment: The efforts made to restock the rivers of New England ' salmon and other migratory food fishes are new meciing ell sad rn st marked success. ‘The earliest efforts were applied 2 Mertimack River. This was originally a fine salmon but through reckless fishing and the erection of impas- datas, was entirely depopulated, as to that spec.cs, many 0; the final blow to the fishing being given by the Tatra, Very soon afer it was built, the salmon “disappeared from the river, The Lawrence dam is eiartction that they meet in ascendiug the river, many years (seventeen or more), nob a Salmon was seen or nearilis dam. For the last seven or eight years a fish- as been maintained, and & constant watch kept for sal ‘ascending it, but not.one was seen until this year. On Bist Gay of May last, the water of the fishway drawn down for the purpose of examination, a salmon was found init. From that time through the H of June, the water in the fishway was drawn down nee or twice daily, and salmon found therein every day, fwo or three, and on some days as many as four salmon ound, ‘The examination oecupied about fifteen min- cach time, and during the rest of each twenty-four hours water was running constantly, and prcbably salmon as- Wing all the time, This examination was continued until tein July, and salmon still continued to ascend. On the ith of July four were found; on the 5th five were found at one time in the fishway and more close to the entrance of ite ms ove Lawrence the salmon passed the dam at Lowell and cliester, aod were seen in large numbers at Livermore Walls, a place on the Pemigewassett, the principal tributary ‘bf the Merrimack, where it was a cummon occurrence for theln to he seen asceuding the falls. At Manchester, also, a reat many of them were seen. There seems fo be ground ne the number of salinon in the river at thou- 8; fad bufvre winter sets in they will have laid millions aa in the upper waiters. Phere lias been a good deal of skepticism as to the possi- bility of restoring salmon to rivers from which they have been @xterminaied. Dut the evidence afforded by the Merrimack ~ iiyer is ample to remove all reasonable doubts. ‘The meas- ire Of success 1S very gratifying, and is altogether above what conducting the experiment had expected, and has re- ure the interest taken in the,subject by the people of New mpshite and Massachusetts. “These salmon came from eggs that were taken at Bucks- rf, iatched in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, and set #8 ib the upper waters of the Merrimack. Their return to ilie Merrimack is strong evidence in fayor of the accepted 1 —that salmon when full-grown will return from the sea t® rivers im which they passed their infancy. Another question answered satisfactorily is that of the prac- dical working of the fishway of the Merrimack River, especially that at Lawrence, which appears to have answered its purpose admirably. In connection with this matiter it may he remarked that the great fishway at Bangor, built last Winter, has also proyed entirely successful. There is also now 46 iubt of the suecess of the aitempt to introduce shad into thi Mississippi River and its tributaries. Several years ago youug shad were placed in the tributaries of the Ohio by the d States Oommissioner of Fish and Fisheries. These to descend the river nearly two thousand miles, to the f of Mexico, and, having attained full size, returned to the . They actually did this, and not less than 400 grown ; 1m fine condition, were caught last summer in the Ohio rer near Louisville. Itogether, the prospect of the complete success of fish diljure in this Country was never more promising. _ ts a ‘Growrn or Trour—Lditor Forest and Stream :—I notice im your last issue a communication with regard to the growth of trout in their first year. My experience teaches me that trout can be grown to seven or even eight inches the first year. Th tay Lodore hatching house I haye trout hatched last. Janu- i aaa Hebruary that will measure five inches to-day, and tie past season has not been favorable for growing trout. I € not yet been able to make my land-locked salmon keep a With che trout iry in growth. The largest of these will Wieasure about four inches now. In drawing off my fry pound eae spring, I seldom fail to find yearlings from seven to eight inches long, Very sincerely yours, Dorrington Hill, Conn., Oct. 31. + Daren Trour—Hditor Forest and Stream:—In your last, Dr. Garlick criticises Mr. Hasbrouck’s statement about the growth of trout. Now I don’t know how either of these gen- tlémien measure the length of a fish. My understanding is _ thiit the proper measure is from the tip of the nose to the end é tail, or caudle fin. If so, Mr, H. does not tell a very hig fish story. For twelve years I have kept my fry separate from older tront, andsat the age of nine months, which must , have Geen about the age of those spoken of by Mr. Hasbrouck, aye often had them from four to six inches long. I havealso sold and put these fish into brooks and ponds where there lever Was a trout before, and their growth has been nearly (ual to those spoken of by Mr. EH. am reading Dr, Garlick’s article I judge that he kept his iin small ponds near the spring. If so, they would not as'fast as trout in wariner water or larger ponds, My @is to sell my trout eff for cating when two years old ime the doctor says they begin to g:ow—and they ave- bout half a pound. ‘There is a greater contrast in the Owtli of fish than Any other creatures, and trout that have for many years confined in small shallow streams will warfed, I think likely these are the kind that the doc- Mm bred from. A. portion of my trout come from eggs sent éliy Seth Green in 1865 from the Caledonia ponds (now N. late ponds) and I presume that Mr. H. obtained his stock hom same ponds. A. PALMER. fsoseobel, Wis., Oct. 30, 1877. : ———_-<-______ tice ror OverpA Laxr.—The enterprising Central City isman's Club, of Syracuse, haye procured from Princeton, , a barrel of wild rice which has been sown along the sof Oneida Lake. __—_—_———s-o_________ SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. Leyr Honees. jorts which have been circulated respecting the quality of plit bamboo rods, by ‘‘dealers” who are unable to com- jus at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular lich we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. “ Conroy, Braserr & Matreson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y, _ KOREST AND + STREAM, Weadland, Farm and Garden, THIS DEPARTMENY IS RDITED BY W. 7. DAYIDSON, SEO. N, Y HORTICULTURAL SOOCLETY. NOVEMBER. Next was November; he full grosse and fat As fed with Jard, and that right well might seeme: }\rio liad been a-fatting hogs of late, That yet his brows with sweat did reek and steem, And yet the season was full sharp and breem; In planting eeke he took no small delight: Whereon he rode, not easy was to deeme; For if, a dreadful Centaure was ins ght, The seed of Saturne and fair Nais, Chiron hight, —SPENCER, ORCHIDS AS FLORIST’S FLOWERS. if has recently been mooted in the Florist, England, by My, Anderson, the well-known ‘‘ Meadow Bank Orcifid Grower,” that Orchids are florists’ flowers, Notwithstand- ing, he says, the grotesqueness of form and feature of the gen- eral run of Orchidaceous species, they are being fast elevated, as the florist would say—degraded,as the a might say— to the rank of florists’ flowers, However startling the assump- tion may at first sight appear to many, it can, nevertheless, be supported by irrefragable evidence, Take any popular spe- cies, and what do we find? Why, this: that the yariety which will best stand the severe scrutiny of a florist’s eye is by far the most valuable. The* same law that enacts that form, substance, color and general symmetry, shall take. pre- eedence over the general ruck of florists’ flowers holds good among all popular Orchids. Any one can find this out by trying to purchase the rarities among the varieties of species. The fact is that so innumerable are the importations of re- cent years, and so very numerous the varieties of species, that two-thirds of all the poor varieties—poor from a florist’s point of view—are all unsaleable; at least, if people buy them, it is only to get rid of them as soon as possible after they have proyed themselves. When he began cultivating Orchids, he was most anxious to secure anything in the way of a species, no, matter whag. Nowadays, collectors find it to be both to their interest and satisfactionin every way to secure first- class varieties, many times at whatever cost. ‘lake Odonto- glossums for Instapce, no matter whether it be Alexandre, Pescatorei, triumphans, grande, citrosmum, cirrhosum, or any down the line of speciesin any catalogue, some sorts will. bring as many dollars at_a sale, if they be known to be super-excellent, as Others will bring cents. And soit is with Cattleyas, with Vandas, with 4ndes, with Saccolabiums, and with every popular Orchic. It may be form, or substance, or color, or exquisite symmetry, or all combined; but the individ- ual that possesses all these in the greatest degree will be run up- on by the savans inthe matter of flower-value. ‘I have there- fore,” he adds, ‘‘to congratulate the General Assembly of flor- ists for the good work they have done, are doing, and doubtless will continue to do, in bringing together the above races of plants, irom the commonest border flower to the most aristocrat- ic Orchid,so as to subject them @ll to severe eye-criticism. It is ouly in this way that the best can be taken and placed,and the worst left and uncertificated.” There is doubtless much truth in this yiew of the question, notwithstanding ibe sneers with which florists’ flowers are sometimes visited. ep * CALAMAGROSTIS ARENARIA. OME grasses which are of little value to the agriculturist have yet their uses, and many of them perform most im- portant parts in the economy of nature as well as supply vari- ous wants to which manissubject. Thisis true of C. arenaria, a grass which grows by the seashore, more especially on sand beaches, both in Kurope and America, and is known. by its strong running roots, harsh leaves and compact spikes of neatly white flowers, which are objects of much interest to the collector of grasses for winter ornaments, as well as to the botanical student, But it is more for its utility in fixing shift- ing sands, and thereby forming barriers against the encroach- ments of the sea that if has been esteemed both in Europe and America. $0 fully has this property been understood that its destruction has long been prohibited by legislative enactments, in some countries in Europe, and I believe measures some- what similar have been resorted to in this. And nowhere, perhaps, haye more favorable results been obtained from planting it than at Cape Cod, where inroads of the sea, have in some places been stayed, and the streets of a city once liable to be covered with drifting sand now entirely exempt from this scourge. ; Bui examples of this character are to be met with nearer home, and nowhere, perhaps, in a more striking manner than on the Hast Haven shore, Conn., where fora distance of about a mile a huge embankment of sand hag been reared, just above tide level, and backed by long stretches of swampy flats, which might in some parts be overflowed, or encroached upon by the chaling of the tides, were it not for this natural barrier. ‘This ridge has been formed by drifting sand finding a resiing-place among the grass, and aS it hus increased in height, the svass also has continued to rise and maintain itselt atop. We have also seen this grass performing good service on ancient river terraces where steep precipices lead up from river beds to cultivated fields, which but for the roots being woyen into.a net work sufficiently strong to keep the materials in place would, trom the action of the weather and other causes, tend toward a lower level. : ‘These facts suggest the advantages to be gained by planting the Calamagrostis where if does not now exist—on the brinks of rivers or other places exposed to the innovations of floods, or where runs might be caused by heayy rain storms. We have also seen sand flats in good neighborhoods which might i ‘ 267 be made to look green by the same means, and at some future day so fertile as to produce valuable crops, both for man and ‘forfbeast, And all this from the, operation of causés which have effected great and important changes in the past, not only in raising embankments to arrest the ericroachments of tides, but in elevating’ brackish meadows to a level more con- ducive tothe health and prosperity of whole communities, And so we neyer look upon such places, bearing their loads of Tank grasses and sedges, without being impressed with the greatness of those forces which have hitherto. wrought and will continue'to work through all time tor the accomplishment, we doubt not, of great and beneficent ends. A. Vurron. New Haven. Se MUSHROOM HOUSES AND MUSH- ROOMS. Mz. Eniror—Your article on mUshrooms was excellent and most seasonable, the points well taken and the advice good ; yet, with your permission, I would like to add a few words. No crop is more likely to give satisfaction in a family than a good supply of mushrooms. -They can be used in so many ways, their flavor is so grateful.in so many dishes, and their culture so easy, that they should be grown by eyery one who can find room and time enough to attend tothem, And if we consider the fact that mushrooms spring up most abundantly on old pastures, more especially in a season like this, while the earth retains its heat and the nights begin to lenethen and become cool, and are highly charged with: atmospheric mois- ture, we have some guide to their treatment under artificial conditions, Without this kind of atmosphere, however care- fully the beds:are made and attended to, the results will not be satisfactory, more especially as a good deal oftfire heat may be required to keep the temperature up to its proper height- The best of all situations, when available, in which to grow mushrooms, are underground caves, such as supply the Paris markets with such vast quantities. [See following article—Eb. | These conditions are a still humid atmosphere, and where a succession of beds is constantly in course of formation, the air becomes charged with ammonia, which wonderfully assists the growth of the young mushrooms, When such situations are not available, the best plan for securing the required amount of humidity is to keep a heap of fresh fermenting manure in it, and frequently turn it over. This willawe found superior in effect to any evaporating trough or steaming appa- ratus, and the beds will continue in bearing for an unusual length of time. The method of making the beds was des- cribed so fully that I need not enter vpon it further than to say that we mix a good quantity of fresh loam with the stable manure, which moderates the heat and makes it more lasting. A temperature in the beds of 80 des. at spawning time, and an air heat of 55 deg,, we find to suit admirably, Another and important point isa good clayey loam with which to earth up the beds. This shquld be beaten down as hard as mallet‘and spade can make it, and wetted so that a smooth spade will slide over it. One of the many advantages of a firm surface to the beds is that the mushrooms form on the surface, and are easily gathered without injury to the bed ; but with soil of a loose texture the majority will form on the manure, and cannot be gathered without disturbing the growth of many of the successional ones. J. G. -——e— ' Mirsrroom-Growine In Paris.—Mushroom-growing, as itis carried on in some parts of France, is one of the most extra- ordinary examples of culturein the world. In the vicinity of Paris are extensive stone-quarries, long since abandoned, from which the stone has been extracted as coal is obtained, leaying extensive Caves sixty or seventy feet under ground, and ex- tending great distances, in someinstances fairly under the city itself. In these caves the temperature is very equal, and the ‘atmosphere moist; and here mushroom-growing has been brought to its fullest development. The floor of the cave is carefully swept, ‘and the beds are then made of the dust from the stone-cutting ‘yards above, mixed with slable-manure. These beds are about twenty-two inches in height and the same in width, ranged in parallel rows, between which there is just room to walk, ‘lhe temperature of the bed is carefully noted, during the fermentation of the manure, and the spawn of the mushroom is nof sown untilit is below 76 deg, Fahr. ; since, if it is above this, the layers spawn are liable to be burnt. The spawn when sown is covered with manure, which is removed as soon as vegetation begins, and is replaced by earth. ‘The details of making the beds, watering them, pick- ing the crop, and renewing the spawn vary in different locali- ties, bug the general systemis everywhere the same. The murhroom caves at Montrouge, just outside the fortifications of Paris, on the southern side, are reached by descending well-like pits by means of a ladder, which is simply a single pole with sticks run through it to serve as steps. From the . bottom of this pib little passages radiate. They are sometimes narrow and often yery low, but every inch of available room is made use of, and as many beds are crowded together as possible. Hverything is kept scrupulously neat, and no litter is left strewn about, as one would naturally expect. Another type of mushroom cave is to be tound at Frepillon, Mery-sur- Oise, where ave the quarries for the building-stone and plaster so largely used in Paris. The excavations here sre not in emalJ, narrow passages, as in those previously described, but form large, vaulted’ apartments. The beds are arranged in rows, in such a manner as to make the most of thespace, and here, as elsewhere, the practice of planting a certain number of beds every day in the year 1s observed, so that the supply is unfailing, An idea of the magnitude of the miishroom business may be fosmed, when it is known that one proprietor has twenty-one miles of beds, another sixteen, another seven, and so on, through a long list, Among uumerous localities in which the mushroom cultureis carried on, besides the two mentioned, the principal are ‘‘Moulinde la Roche,” Sous Bicetre, near St. Germain, and at Bagnenx. ‘Dhese caves, like mines, are under government snpervision, and vary in depth from twenty to one hundred and fifty or sixty feet. Coal-mines are not adapted for growing mushrooms, and the smallest particle of ironin the beds of manure ia ayoided by the spawn, 4 circle around it remains inert, Itis said to be the same with coal. . 268 FOREST AND STREAM. nose, from the stop to the tip, and the jaw Jacked muscular development. However, I should much like to see her bred to a first-class sire. Mr, Darling and Mr. Griswold own some pups, the latter’s, I believe, are in training, but I am informed that the cream of the fox terriers was shown at the London, Ontario, show. can breed as good dogs as ‘‘ Rattler” and “ Tock,’ grand sires and grand dams never cost more than £1 0, each, so that the raging fashion for fox terriers in os similar to the pure black fox pelt, which is worth, from $100 to $350, according to its size, color aa hair, a. The fox terrier is gradually coming into fashion: country, but it will be some time before he gai riety thathe hasdone in the Old World; and Leans who fancy this breed of dog, that good specimens chased of reliable gentlemen in England, at from £15 (9 or even a trifle less, Jonun M, fe The ** Retreat,” Bellefonte, Va. _————— CANINE THERAPEUTICS, J. D., St. Louis.—Your ferns are,as far as we can make out : No.2, Cyrtomuim anomophyllum ; No. 3, Asplenium lucidum ; No. 4, Cyrtomium caryotideum; No. 5, Polypodewm frant- nifolium; No. 6, Polypodium aureum; No. 7, Polypodium “effusum ; No.8, Crtomium falcatum ; No. 10, Polypodium tetragonum; No. 11, Adiantum hispidulum; No, 12, Poly- stichum. (Aspidium) proliferum; No. 16, Pteris geranitfolia. The other numbers we are not positive about from the speci- mens sent. Send better specimens next time. H. J, O., Milton, Pa.—The Life Plant (Bryophyllum calyci- num) can be had of almost any florist for twenty-five cents. Tt is grown only for its being curious, and may not be found in every collection. . | The Fennel. ‘To CORRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs’ will please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- mal: 1. Age. 2. Foodand medicine given. 3, Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips. 4. Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc. 5, Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. §. Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc. 7, Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8. Temperature of the body as indi- eated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg, 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc,, that may be noticed ; signs of suffering, etc. 4 x TONICS. HE word tonic is derived from a Greek word § Ts tretch, and by a figurative allusion to a string sical instrument, the cords of which do not give : ,propersound unless made duly tense,tonic remedies m cribed as those which gradually produce the reqnisi of tension of the nervous system, or generally of) fibre, and which enables it fitly to respond to all of and appropriate stimuli. The idea of tension is in associated with all our notions of yital foree, because common, if not the only, conception we possess of power is derived from our experience of the phent ! muscular force, which is always displayed in connechiin wi the tension of muscular fibre. All exhibitions of force in the animal economy inyolyp elements, a vital and an organic element ; the former represents the power, the latter the mechanism by which power operates. The organ may be fully developti sound, but the power to move it may be defective ; Or Omi This letter is simply an attempt to interest the public in the fox terrier, so it would be out of my province to enter more fully into the points and other special qualifications of this wonderfully game and intelligent dog. Stonehenge, in his coming work on the ‘* Dogs of the British Isles of To-day,” will give all the points requisite. However, as it is well to haye as many opinons as possible on this subject, I now place before your readers a letter from W. Cropper Cope, who is one of the oldest breeders, judges and the greatest authority on fox terriers in England. He says: THE FOX TERRIER. For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, AM very glad to see that the sporting journals are at last beginning to take an interest in other dogs besides the point- erand setter. There are many gentlemen dog-fanciers who never shoot, but still have a kindly regard for the dog, and, it is to these and the members of the Queens Co. Hunt Club, and@ther fox-hunting associations, I would address. The pointer and setter, especially the latter, have been so thoroughly discussed in the papers that it would be well to There is sucha diversity of opinion respecting this breed of dog, particularly in the present day, that it is a somewhat difficult subject to enter upon, Few varieties of dogs show greater intelligence than the fox terrier. Capt. Williams, Mr. Merry and Jack Morgan were among the breeders of the earliest and best, and few, if any, have come up to the stand- ard of ‘Old Jock,” bred by Capt. Wilkiams. He was as near perfection as possible, and if is a great question if evér his like, taking him altogether, is seen again. ‘ Vent— ure,” ‘ Trimmer,” ‘‘ Old Trap,” “Pox,” ‘*Chance,” and several others, were very good specimens, though not equal to him. ‘ Venture,” however, was a grand dog, and after winning a great number of prizes, I sold him to Mr. H. Gib- son for a long figure, in whose possession he soon died. “Qld Jock” had several masters; he was in my possession longer than in that of any other person, and, after winning an immense number of prizes, he was only defeated on two occa- sions by a dog called ‘* Tartar,” which was anything but a fox. terrier, showing a good deal of the bull terrier type. I have owned the very best dogs that have yet been produced, such as ** Old Jock,” ‘* Venture,” ‘‘ Trimmer,” ‘* Fox,” * Old Trap,” “Ruby,” “ Grove,” “Nettle,” “Nectar,” and many others. All these have peen very successful, and large prize winners, and sorry am I to say that, as far as my judgement is concerned, none like them grace the various benches at our shows. Ican only find nowa very few approaching them. These are Fletcher's ‘‘ Rattler,” ‘‘ Little Jim,” ‘‘Frisky,” and Burbridge’s ‘* Nettle.” Fox terriers like the above-named are very difficult to breed, and it is only now and then that one approaching to perfection is found, and in such cases, commands a very high price. Large numbers are exhibited at various shows, where they are most attractive, and are gener- ally a puzzle to the judges who have to decide on their merits and demerits. ‘The fox terrier dog should not exceed 18 lbs.; a bitch, 16 1bs.; his principal requirement being to enter any earth or drain to bolt a fox. It is of consequence that he should be of good consti.ution, being continually exposed to wet and cold, Courage and determination are. essentially requisite, enabling him to endure punishment. He is not wanted, however, to draw the badger, but to go to ground and bay at, not destroy, a fox in his earth; consequently, he must not be too sharp. Heis a distinct family, and “ought to destroy vermin withont the bull dog cross. The forehead must be lower than that of the pointer; the head lengthy ; nose, pointed, long, and tipped with black; ears, short and thin, dropping close to the cheek ; well-formed jaws; strong teeth. level neck, rather light back, lengthy, strong loin, showing ribs, round back, ribs deep, legs straight, cat-like feet, stern fine, and must not curl, coat smooth, thick set, not wiry; as to color, there is a wide difference of opinion; that most preferred is white, with markings of black and tan or black— brindled is certainly objectionable. Points:—Head and ears 10; nose, 10; jaw, 5; eye, 5; chest and back, 10; shoulders and neck, 15; hind quarters, 10; legs and feet, 20; symmetry and color, 15. Stonehenge’s —- —Among the prizes to be awarded at the Paris dog show held in connection with the International Exhibition, are premiums for blind men’s leading dogs, for sleigh dogs from Lapland and Greenland, for edible dogs from China and Polynesia, and for several varieties of wild dogs. mG —Mr. M. C. Fisher, of Robert’s Island, near Stockton, Cal., has imported from England some thirty dogs, comprising black retrieyers, collies, stag-hounds, bull terriers, Scotch terriers and Dandie Dinmonts. ‘The dogs are all of good blood and are a valuable addition to the kennels of the Pacific Slope. —Mr. M. Von Culin, of Delaware City, Del., will exhibit at the Philadelphia dog show his Laverark stud dog Carlo- witz, the field trial setter bitches True and Queen Bess. the red Irish setter Jacques, and the red Irish setter bitches Colleen, Jane, Clytie and Moll III. ++ —. Fine Scoron Drzrnounp.—We have had a visit from a superb Scotch desrhound, Lulu by name, the property of T. W. Breakbane, Esq., of Chelsea, England. The dog had all the fine points of his race, and we were told could trace his pedigree back through some six generations. The animal was perfectly broken, and was as fine a specimen of this rare dog as we have eyer seen. 8 Nassvinte Fiery Triars.—Our readers will bear in mind the annual field trials to be held under the auspices of the Tennessee State Sportsmen’s Association, on the 12th inst., at Nashville. The Puppy Stakes will lead the programme ; the Champion Stakes will be run on the second day, and on the third the Brace Stakes and the St. Louis Kennel Club Stakes for puppies under twelve months. The entries closed on the ist inst. The judges are Messrs, D. O, Burgundthal of Indianapolis, C. Jeff Clark of St, Louis, and Dr, Rawlings Young of Corinth, Miss. We have made these, announce- ments already in our columns, but are anxious that these field trials should be a success, Col. F. G. Skinner will represent the Forrsr AND Srream as its regular Southern correspondent. Sea and River ishing. O— FISH IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. —_}-— Slack Bass, Nicropterus salmoides; Weaktish, Cynoscton regalia, M. nigricans, Bluetish, Pomatomus saltatriz, Mascalonge, Esox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybium nuaeula- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox lucius, tum. Yellow Perch, Perca flavescena, Cero, Cybium regale. . Sea Bass, Scicenops ocellatus, Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Striped Bass, Roceus linneatus. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, White Perch, Morone americana. Fiss ty Marxer.—With the exception of striped bass all kinds of fish are scarce, Bluefish have entirely left the prox- imity of New York, ‘The fleet have returned and are now fit- ting up to follow the fish to North Carolina. Bass, according to size, 15 to 18 cents a pound; smelts, 25 cents; bluefish, 15 cents; salmon, frozen, 30 cents; mackerel, 15 to 20 cents; green turtle, 15 cents; terrapin, $15 a doztn;- halibut, 18 cents; haddock, 7 cents; kingfish, 30 cents; codfish, 8 to 10 cents; blaekfish, 15 cents; flounders, 6 to 12 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; sheepshead, 25 cents; scallops, per gallon, $1.25; soft clams, 30 cents per hundred; whitefish, wonderfully large and fine, 18 cents; salmon trout, 15 cents; hard crabs, $3 per "100; blne-back Rangeley trout, 75 cents per pound, : He was a drop- | a 269 Movements of tae Fisning Fitrer.—The mackerel sea son is fast drawing to a close. The arrivals from the Bay the past week have been numerous, and the Lalance of the fleet will soon be along. The fleet report very rough weather for the past eight weeks, and were unable to fish the greater part of the time. The vessels have met with poor success, and the business will proye a losing one to owners and fitters of . vessels, and bring inadequate returns for their labor to the fishermen. Comparatively few of the vessels have secured over 200 bbls. each, and one vessel reports a catch of only 70 bbls., while the average will not probably exceed 180 bbls, The number of arrivals reported the past week has been 28 and the receipts 5,180 bbls. ‘Che shore mackerel flect are eradually retiring trom the business and hauling up ®r chang- ing their field of operations. The number of arrivals since our last issue has been 33, and the receipts 2,400 bbls. The Banlx and Georges fleets cortinue to meet with indifferent success, and with a light stock on hand the market remainsfirm. The number of arrivals the past week has been 11 from the Banks and 21 from Georges, and the receipts 175,000 Ibs. Bank cod. fish, 250,000 Ibs. Georges codfish, and 100,000 Ibs. halibut. Total number of fishing arrivals for the week, 98.—Cape Ann Advertiser, Nov. 2. ‘ K Froripa—Crystal River.—Crystal River is about eight miles north of Homossana. Deer and turkeys are quite plen- tiful, and very fine fishing in the river. The villase has made arrangements for the accommodation of strangers this winter. This is a fine game country, and there is good fishing for biack bass, sheepshead, channel bass, cavalli, sea trout, tarpum, sharks, etc. A. B,D. St. Augustine, Nov. 1.—Fishing is excellent. Capt. Pratt and Drs. Anderson and Janeway caught thirty-nine surf bass at Matanzas one day last week. Tar NewrounpLANp Fisnerigs A Faruurn,—Adyvices from Newfoundland state that the fisheries are a failure, and fhat the prospects have not been so bad for years. On the western coast there is great destitution, and fears are entertained of much suffering during the coming winter. Tur MAcpatren IstAnp Fisnerims.—All the vessels have left for the mainland with the products of the season’s fishery, which is below the average. Stormy weather caused the fail- ure of the cod fishery. It was impossible to go out on the fishing grounds with success for the past two months. HExaGonaL Bamnoo Rops.—A. correspondent in Leesburg, Va., asks us: ‘* Which is the better of two six-split bamboo rods, the round or the hexagonal ?” He is inclined to prefer the hexagonal, as he thinks it preserves the enamel entire. Now, the value of a rod depends upon its mechanical construction, the quality of material and its working power. The hexago- nal rod is the easier made, and therefore about 40 per cent. cheaper. A poor workman cannot make the perfectly round joints, and must therefore make them hexagonal. The most experienced workman can make the round joint entirely of enamel, but it is a long and expensive job, As to quality, it is claimed by those who like hexagonal rods, that there is more enamel preserved; but this is only the case when the round joint is improperly made. The claim of extra strength can hold good only as respects the six points or‘angles. As a rod always breaks at the weak part, it is evident that it 1s use- less to strengthen one point aboye anotherin the same circum- ference. It is this disproportion of strength throughout that renders the hexagonal rod more liable to break than the round. As to the working of the two rods, the hexagonal, owing to the angles being stronger and stiffer than the flat sides between them, cannot be made to swing as evenly or to retain its straightness. It does not handle as well as the.other, and consequently will not deliver a line in as satisfactory a manner, i" On 4 Steam Fisnine SMAcx ovr Newport, R. I.—Mr. Hditor :—There is not a sovpcon of romance in thig story. The whole thing is scaly, but true. On the — day of last May, I had an inyitation for next morning at 4 o'clock to go a-fishing’on the crack little craft, the Gipsy Girl We were on board at the time fixed, and in a few minutes steamed out of the beautiful harbor. We witnessed the waning moon’s descent, as the luminous orb of morn ascended. The weather was as Providence makes it only for favored Newport, Breakfast was announced about five, so as to have all in readiness when fish would be sighted. The cook was a genuine downeaster, and I believe he ‘‘knew how to keep a hotel,” for the Tepast was excellent, and all hands promptly did their duty. Breakfast was hardly finished, when the signal was given, ** Fish ahead, to the larboard!” Then the men went to their sta tions (no guns). ‘Two large whale boats with their crews and purse nets went for the fish—menhaden. The boats approach- ing the school, separate, let out their nets around, and then come together again, thus catching in the paunch of the seine about 64 barrels in three hauls. But Capt. Wilcox called it poor luck. To me, a landsman, if seemed miraculous. But what Iam now about to relate has to do with a better fish than menhaden. Presently, the look-out man espied mackerel rj Faces flushed and eyes sparkled, EN ow on en eee the Captain. Away went the two boats as before, performing the same tactics. A splendid haul this time of about 1 500 shining bright mackerel were landed on the deck by means of a steam monkey engine, scooping them out of the purse. I never had seen sucha sight! I don’t think the fish were more surprised than I was. Such flapping and jumping I never beheld; the fish were very fine. Ag I happened to ex- press my admiration of them, speaking: to the engineer—an intelligent young fellow—I remarked they were the freshest mackerel Thad ever met with, and added, ‘“ The fresher a mackerel is, the better for cooking.” ‘How should they be cooked ?”” asked the engineer, Oh,” I replied, ‘* first kill ‘em, cleanse, and broil ’em on a hot fire.” I noticed the twin- kle in his eye. Five minutes from that time, the engineer called me into the engine-room, where, on a dish, was one of 270 * the choicest fish morsels I have ever tasted. ‘That engineer had killed and cleansed and then cookeda mackerel on his boiler fire. It was delicious, certainly; that mackerel was telegraphed from the briny ocean into a terra imcognita in ess than ten minutes, Jn two more hauls we had upward of 5,000 mackerel on board, andif it had been worth while, I believe we could have sunk the sleamer with fish, so plenty were they, ‘The Captain held a confabulation with his men; and concluded it would be wisest to steam up quickly for a market, inasmuch as other smacks were having similar good luck. He knew the price would lower every minute. There might be the chance of some one getting in before him, so he gave the or. der, “Let her jump for Newport,” where we arrived shortly, and sold out at six dollarsa hundred. The fish were pur- chgsed by a Philadelphia dealer, and boxed off that same night per the palace steamer Bristol for New York, My ‘‘fish story” is finished, and, unlike many that have been told, every word is true. 8. O. M. __Prof. H. ©. Yarrow, of the Smithsonian, has sent usa list of 107 species of fishes, which have been collected by Dr, Bllictt Coues and himself in the harbor of Beaufort, North Carolina. Comparatively few of them are eaten. One of the fishes used as food is the spotted flounder, which is captured by the following method: Tt isa peculiarity of the founders to approach the shore at night and bury themselves in the sand, leaving only the snout and the eyes exposed, and the fishermen, being aware of this fact, are enabled to capture very many in the following man- ner: A canoe is prepared with a grating or pan in the bow, to contain fat pine, which, being lighted, the boat is propelled slowly by a person in the stern, while another, armed with a spear, stards in the bow behind the fire. The craft is made to approach the shore closely, and as the eyes of the fish re- fiect back the firelight, they are easily seen, and the spear is driven into the sand a few inches behind the point where they appear. Hundreds of fishes are taken in this manner. Jn some instances the fisherman simply walks along the shore, carrying in his hands a torch and spear. This species is con- sidered excellent food, Size, from one and a half inch to nearly twenty-eight and a half inches, the size of a specimen obtained in September, 1871. —_—_—— 1-2 +e __—- - THE MEGANTIC REGION. , REsT AND STREAM: sips SAN Sours Ham, P. Q., Oct. 26, 1877. _Many items irom the Megantic district have from time to time ap- peared in your columns, but no mention has been made of Wolf county, which forms the northwestern part of the Mengantic county and pre- sents a good field forthe sportsman. The county town of Wolf is “South Ham,” 2 small backwoods village containing two dwelling-houses, one church and a cowrt house, all pleasantly situated on #risme¢ eminence near the centre of the county. Oneof the aforesaid dwellings Is the residence of B. §. Darche, Esq., who is store keeper, postmaster, county wlerk, register, magistrate, étc., etc. The other dwelling is occupied by its owner, Mr. F, G. Goodenough, hotel Keeper and farmer. Trom the veranda of this hotel looking westward one gets & fine view of a wide expanse of almost unbroken wilderness, with Orford Mountain looming up in the far background and the range of Stoke Mountains at the left, A short mile to the right and north of the hotel brifigs you to the foot of icolet Mountain. Around the base of this mountain and stretching away to the north and east are the Nicolet woods. Ruifed grouse, deer, bear, caribou and most of the fur-bearing animals are quite plenty here, The woods would be alive with deer jf large numbers of them were not kiiled by the ‘* Canuck” during the deep snows in the months of Febru- ary and March which considerably lessens their numbers. But arrange- ments ate now being made so that, through Mr. Darche, the strong arm of the “Province of Quebec Fish and Game Protection Society” will reach these ‘* pot-hunters” and teach them a summary lesson which will undoubtedly, in a great measure, put 4 stop to their unlawful practices, A drive of six miles from the hotel in'o the Nicolet woods takes you to Lake Nicolet, a most beautifulbedy of water some four mlies long by three-fourths of'a mile in width. This lake isthe head of Nicolet River andis fed wholly by springs, and its waters almostrival m clearness those of that fabled lake whose waters are said to be so transparent that if, is impossible to perceive where the dividing line is between the water and air. There are several islands in this lake; the largestrises near he centre of the lake—3 high rocky pinnacle very like a miniature St. Helena. The sight presented to the beholder standing at the upper end of the lake, looking down its length taking in the islands and further down the different peaks of the mountain, all towering above the clear, silvery water which, mirror-like, reflects back their every formwith maryelous distinctness, makes a picture that, once seen, will never be forgotten, The Salmo fontinalis is the only variety of the finny tribe found *here and they grow in goodly numbers aud large size, though they also suffer much from the depredations of the poaching Frenchmen who with their night lines and gill nets take bushels of them from off their spawning beds. There are other lakesin this immediate vicinity—In- dian Lake, Branches Lake, Hast, Trout and Duck Lakes. All of these eontainthe Salmo fontindlis and some of them the silyer lunge (Salmo numacush). Besides these lakes there are numerous streams and some of them of considerable size, being branches of the Nicolet River. One of therzis quite near to the hotel that contains trout, and would furnish good sport to the fly fisher during the early part of the season before the myriads of chubs appear. There are two routes to reach'this place; one by Grand Trunk R. R. to Danyille, then twenty-six miles by stage. The other route, take the Tnternational BR, R, from Sherbrooke to Weedon, then drive twelve miles over 4 roughroad, ‘The deer here are quite unsophisticated, a8 they have never been rn by hounds, or hunted by the still-hunter dur- ing the autumn and early winter. trip through this country and has seen large Numbers of grouse, and one morning he shot sixteen ducks, black scoters, thirteen male and three female, out of a flock that had settled in @ small pond near * Bury.’ Is it not-unusual for this variety of sea duck to be found so fay Trom the sea coast? Twould call the attention of Vermont sportsmen to the tact thet pot-hunters filom Cootivooke and neighboring border towns here in Canada (some of them wealthy men) are now dally Visiting ‘‘ Averil” Lake aud are killing Hundreds of large trout, using both night lines and gill nets. The Vermont Fish Commissioners should stop this at once or Lie lake will soon be cleaned out, STANSTEAD, + Worron To SPorTSMEN.—Having received so Dany’ communication asking us for information inregard to our six-sectiun bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a clréular on the ubject, which ‘we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range frem $15 (o $150 We put our stanip only on the best, in order fo protect our customers and our reputation, for we are Dnwilling to sell a poor rod with 9 false enamel (made by buriing and staining to imitate the genuine article) Without letting our customers know jist what they are getting, © P, 0. Box 1,294.—LAdu: ABBEY & IMBitz, 3S Maiden Lane, The writer is just returning from a | FOREST ‘AND STREAM. Game Bag and Gun, GAME IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. Moos Alcese, machlis. Elk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis, Hares, brown and gray. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Woodcock, Philohela Minor. Rofted grouse, Bonasa wmbellus, Red Deer, Cariacus virginianus, ‘Squirrels, red, black and gray. Quail, Opiys virginianus. Pinnated Grouse, Cupido Cupidonia Curlew, Vumenius arquaria. Sandpipers, Tringancee, Plover, Characriine. Willets. Godwit, - Reed or Rice Birds, Delichonyx oriz- Rails, Rallus virginianus, vorus, Snipe aud Bay Birds, Wild Duck, Cariboo, Tarqndus rangifer, “ Bay birds” generally, including varivus species of plover, sand piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, pialaropes, avocets etc., coming under the group Litnacola: or Shore Birds, : The quail law of Ohio is not ont till November 15. Vermonr—Alburgh, Nov, 2,—The bays are full of ducks, Partridge shooting excellent. The birds are unusually tame, and are found near the farm buildings. MassAonuserts—Pramingham, Nov. 2.—Rufted erouse are about the only game hereabout this fall, and those far from abundant. I. brought in six yesterday, au uncommon good bag. He reports seeing but one woodcock, and nary a quail. The latter hayen’t been so scarce for years. JI doubt if there were a dozen broods raised in the whole township. The nui- versal opinion is that the severity of Jast winter was too much for them. Itis to be hoped that the attempt to introduce the migratory species will be a success, otherwise quail shouting in N. E. will soon be a thing’ of the past. The fox is also getting to be rather a“‘rare bird” with us. One was brought in last week after a long run and considerable shooting. Wild geese passed yesterday, A few went over ten days or so ago. J WG, a8} Salem, Nov. 3.—The lawful quail season opened last Thurs- day, but owing to defective Jaws and unscrupuious gunners the birds in some places are preity well scattered. Woodcock very scarce. Partridge shy and none too numerous. Some snipe and rail yet at Newbury. Sheldrake, coots, loons, capebraus, old squaws, blue bills, dippers, whistlers, etc., are now in or der fo shoot, but they are all carefal birds, and generally look out for number one. I hayea young European quail, shot the first, near Essex Ponds, This is quite a nice bird to take, as it proves the birds put out by Boston, through Salem jpavr- lies, near our reservoir, haye been mating and breeding. Kittiwake gulls yery numerous in the bay, and quite tame. TEAL. Ruope [snanp—NVeuport, Nov. §.—The ground is in splen- did condition. There are plenty of rail and waterhens. Snipe are quite plentiful. There are afew yellow legs left, and we are visited quite often by ducks and coots.. Quail are abundant in our neighboring vicinity. Bagged two rails, one snipe, two yellow legs and jive creckers, Nuwrop, Connecricor—JVorton, Nov. 6.Quail are abundant here this fall. Grouse searce and very wild, Ducks are very scarce on account of the late fall, but sare very tame. One man bagged sixteen woodcock in one morning last week. F. K, G. New Yorx—Aochester, Nov. 1.—Duck shooting on the Grecian ponds will furnish fun until the ice closes the ponds. The editor of the Union and Adveriiser concludes that '* duck shooting is a source of ptealt emolument to the dealers in am- munition, for scarce a man of the fifteen or twenty whio are staticned on the bar but discharges both barrels of bis gun at every flock that passes, no matter how far away they are. This scares the birds, but seldom hurts them, and the wasle of powder and shot is enormous. If the shooters would ab- stain from firing at the birds when out of ordinary range, they would not be so wild, and in the end more of them would be shot. But itis impossible to get all to agree on that point, for when one shoots nearly all the others near him seem im- pelled to rise and blaze away.” Bujfalo, Oct. 26.—Woodcock has been rather scarce, but the birds are in excellent condition, averaging seven ounces. No heavy bags have been made thus far by any party. Part- ridge are abundant, and have been offered freely at 75 cents a pairin the market. All of the birds are in better condition on ab average then during the previous year. The neighborhood of Buffalo enjoys a fine supply fromthe stragglers of the near- by spurs of the Alleghanies. It seems to be a settled fact that partridges do take short migratory flights whenever their customary food becomes scarce in their usual haunts. Snipe has oniy appeared in small flocksand has afforded scarcely any sport. Bags above ten are an exception. The dry weather in September and early Oclober seems to be the reason of their unusual scarcity. Coots (alias ruddy duck), Scotus, pintail and teal have made their appearance near iiddle of October, and have afforded here and there fair sport. he great amount of tugs, steamers and other craft plymeg on the Tivers acls as a check upon the usual supply of water fowl on the Niagara. A large wild cat (Lyneces canadensis) was shot last week in aswamp within tifteen miles of Buffalo. The still ferocious looking animal has been gent; in flesh to the rooms of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, where it will be in due time added to their collection after bems mounted, The weather is now on the main unfavorable to hunting, sincerainy days are in excess, Buffalo sportsmen prefer the Western plains to their neighborhood, and are most- ly away from town, Bloomingiurgh, Nov. 8.—The shooting still zood. Miller and myself killed 29 woodcock and 4 pariridges Wednesday, 12 woodcock and 3 partridges Friday, 6 partridges and 3 woodcock Saturday. Partridge shooting fine here this fall. Mio, Uniow Springs, Nov. 2.—The slaughter of ducks has been so great that the use of batteries is uo Jonger allowed, Schenectady, Nov. 3.—Good duck shooting in Sanders Lake, andall along the Mohawk River. They only hesan to urrive last week, and since then have come in large flocks. (©. W. PennsyuvaNia—Slade, Nov. 5.—The woods in the vicinity are full of wild turkeys and pheasants. Clearfield, Nov. 1.—Pheasants ave still abundant in the woods, bul there are loo many funners ont. \ Lansaster, Woo. 2.—I have just returned from a gunning trip to Fayette County. Quail were very abuadant; also: pheasants. Deer and turkey reported on mountains, but I didn't find them. : BY. A, D. Hornelisvilie, Nov. 5.—Not much sport of any kind Ing week, on account of the bad weather. On Thursday lash fine deer was shot in the village, within one-quarter of a mij of the post office. It was discovered feeding among nuinber of cows; weighed 200 pounds. J. 0. B _ VirGiniA.—There is an abundance of game this seasgi Decr, turkey, ruffed grouse, partridges, hares and squirt are quite plentiful, especially the last named, which are map abundant in the Shenandoah Valley this season than bas het known for many years past. or several weeks past squirt have been invading the valley in vast hordes, their migr being probably due to a scarcity of moss in the Alles} Mountains, It is certain that some of these animals ha come from the Alleghanies or points further West, fram 1 circumstance, that among others, many black squirrels ig} been killed, which are not residents of the valley. Leesburg, Nov, 3.—The present. season for quail opened wr on Ist Noy., four gentlemen killing ‘sixty-five, two other same day, killing thirty-nine, and on Noy. 2 still another shooting thirty-one. ‘Ten or twelve sportsmen heard frap averaged fifteen birds apiece. The birds are well grown aml rather abundant. Wo fishing, water not clear. Weather codf but not cold. TL OW. Norfolk, Now. 5.—Bob White's protection papers haye he withdrawn and he must look out for himself and fami] Thursday, Noy., 1 ushered in cloudy, but a great many arda sportsmen were out and made some yery good bags, the be reported scoring forty-three: Have not had any frost to oy down the weeds, which are breast high. Ducks are flit over pretty well, and with the advent of cold weather, Cun tuck will be sending a good many in. W.H.6 Tue First Qvain in VircintA.—Mr. Page McCarty, © Richmond, VYa., writes to us us follows: The President’s son, Mr. \Webb Hayes, bageed thie fi quail of this season near Richmou, on Noy. 1, which is { day on which the sporting: Virginie is allowed to take his breech-loader and indulge his fuvorite sport, The scar of Mi. Hayes’ first experience in a fiejd of the Old Dominigi was just above Richmond, along the valley of the Janif River, where the rich autumn fields are alwaya full of bird where the sport is peculiarly fine; where the bevy is scattay and the sportsman can pick up single birds, While His} cellency, the President, went out to a breakfast party, } son, with a pleasant company of jolly Virginians, some i setlers and ammunition, of more kinds than one it is tq] hoped, took the field and declared a very ,bandsome divide of partridges, as the F. ¥. Y.’s call the bird. [We are glad to hear of Mr, Webb Hayes’ good fortun We sincerely trust that at future dinners or suppers ati White House no game out of season will be served. Wes casionally had a bone ‘to pick with President Grunt on {) subject, but since Mr. Webb Hayes is a sportsman he if undoubtedly attend to such roatters, and not allow violatié of the game laws.—Lb. | SrmamMer Berween New Smyrna anv St. Avcustine, Wy —The steamer Border City will make semi-weekly trips | tween New Smyrna, St. Augustine and Jacksonville, conne ing at the latter place with a line of steamers to Sayanng thence to New York. The fare to New Smyrna from St. } gustine is $3, and’ from Jacksonville 46, Wm. H Gh Gen’l Agent at Port Orange; John Clark, Agent, Jacks ville. This line will enable sportsmen to go from New Ya direet to New Smyrna. Mississtppi—Corinth, Oct. 31.—I think there is a fair @ of quails this season, and hope to commence shooting as #0 as the frost kills down the*weeds and grass, Turkeys are mi numerous than usual. We have had very few squirrels b fall, although there is an abindant. mast. Weather magn cent, bright and warm, Guy0 Texas— Willis, Oct. 29.—Weather warm for fhe season, d but few wild fowl south yet. Mast crop very good, sonie® ticipated ; no end of game later. Deer in splendid order, 4 we are getting quite a number, Oxuto.—The quail season does not open until Noy. 15, —Of course the St, Clair Flats must be a cood place Wi ducks. How do we know? Because we bee to ackoowla from §. H. Turrill, Esq., a dozen of red-heads and canv back ducks. Never were birds fatter or better, —We beg to acknowledge from D. A. Merritt, Hsq., Vil President of the Black Hawk Club, the receipt of card invitation to partake of the hospitalities of the club, The! ficers of the club are G. W. Esterley, President, of Whi water, Wis. ; D, A. Merritt, Vice-President, Marquette, Miq and W. 8. Dalleba, Secretary. The election took place 12. From the Jefferson County Union of Atkinson, Wise sin, we learn that General Phil. Sheridan has been a guest the Black Hawk Club. Attracted by the beauties of Koshkonong this gallant officer has yisited if several tit for sport and recreation. The club has our.best wishes its success, Formed as itis of gentlemen sportsmen, we th to be reminded from time to time ofits prowess in the field) Nespraska—Omaha, Oct, 29,—Snipe shooting is. good wl Season ; rather better than usual, Dycleshocting not so gt The ducks have not come down from their northern hat as yet. Geese are moving southward, many congregé upon the sand-bars of the Missouri and Platte rivers, in vicinity of the feeding grounds. But no considerable ol bers haye been brought in by our sportsmen as yel. ‘Tbe t hag of snipe of this season was made by your humble com pondent and two others in one a week, consiting 152 Wilson’s snipe, in the Papillon Valley (French for terfly, locally pronounced Papio), eight to. ten-mijes from city. The day was cold, and the birds wild enough to m the shooting interestingly lively, usually rising from thinly) forty yards from the shooter. Our pleasant autunin weal bids fair to extend the fall shooting on ducks, geese and af somewhat later than usual, and as these are the only bird are permitted to shiot in this State, the boys poppe tA for them. oB Wut —The Emperor William is a crack shot and enjoys theh now a8 much a8 in his younger days. GartArp Srortrye Crve—Wditor Morest and Siream—it ig a custom with us to require each active member of our club 4o keep a record of game Killed during the year—say, from fhe loth Sept. to 15th Sept. To encourage this we offer a prize to the member making the best record. We rate game as follows: Deer, 100; turkeys, 50; geese, 25; ducks, 15; artridge, 5; dove, 5; snipe, 10; woodcock, 10; squirrel, 10; bit, 10; wild pigeon, 5; rail, 1; according fo circum- nees, scarcity of game, difficulty of taking, size, etc. Will ‘ou inform me, through your columns or otherwise, if there any prescribed rule for rating game as above. If so, will ou not please give us.the benefit of your knowledge on the B ubject. W, T, J. | Natchez, Misa., Oct. 30, 1877. “We have seen various tables of this character, but think the ‘Gaillard Club have the points quite right. However, we shall be pleased to hear from other quarters on this subject, od A LARGE BUCK, Herena, Montana, Oct., 1877, Epiror Foresr and Stream : As “Sycamore” and ‘'Antler” have regaled your many yeaders with what they know about deer, their labits, ete., I thought an item from this region concerning them might not ‘he uninteresting. ‘‘Antler” relates, with pardonable pride; that he once killed a buck weighing two hundred and twenty- even pounds. I desire to tell you of one that was killed in this vicinity by Mr. Wm. Ewing (a deer hunter since the days of the flint loci) that for size and weight surpassed anything ‘of the kind ever seen or heard of by the ‘‘oldest inhabitant,” the ancestor of ‘‘Looking Glass” not excepted. Tt was a large buck of the mule ( Cervus macrotis) species, and “tipped the beam at two hundred and sixty-three pounds nett. It was a verifadle ‘monarch of the glen,” and fought fiercely nto the death after being shot. It had a large, splendid set of rus, and its skin when dressed would have made a hunting lit for an ayerage sized man. A great many deer of this Apecies are now being killed within a few miles of this city. ‘At this season of the year vast numbers come down from the high range of the Rocky Mountains (their summer resort), ‘cross the Missouri River near the Bear Tooth Mountain, and seck the low country of the Judith Basin and Mussel-shell River to winter in, and there have their young.. . A. P. Proxere. —In Messrs. Remington’s window may be seen a fine eagle, “measurine five feet across: the wings, shot by Judge Gilder- eve this summer i the Green Mountains of Vermont. ‘The of birds was laid low with a single barrel of a 10-gauge Remington, with a charge of 44 drachms powder and i} ounces of BB, —A]l hunting and fishing stories sent to this office must he companied by the fish as a guarantee of good faith.—Shen- ango Valley (Pa.) Argus. ’ Gapitalidea, And send him lively proofsof your snake ‘yarns too. : —Oasptain Bogardus paid us a visit on Monday. The Cap- fain is preparing for his greatest effort, proposing to shoot 5,000 glass balls in 5,000 minutes, or in 8 hours and 20 minutes. That is, Captain Bogardus is to fire ten shots a minute, be- gides making up for the misses. One gun with two sets of urels will be used. To accomplish this fusiiade, fifty pounds ‘Of powder and upwards, and 500 pounds of shot will be used. One sctive man in loading up shells would furnish about the quisite amount in three days. We will announce later when and where thisswonderful performance is to take place, Brvr Rooxs,—Mr. Ira A. Paine has been shooting blue ‘rocks in their native coves off the coast of Ireland. A couple of these handsome birds, in all the lustre of their rainbow tinted necks, came to our office tobe forwarded to Green ®Bmith, Esq. The blue rock is the} personification of a swift flying bird. : os PIGEON MATCHES, . Dexrpr Parr, L. L, Nov. 5—Grounds of the Long Island Shooting Club.—Sweepsiakes pigeon shoot; 15 birds each, 25 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, 14 ounces of shot; Long Tsland ciub rules to govern: ORCI cesar pun er ede Oh Mal OL 2 eR Pats Tom oh Ts SA Mh ettig ih elt) Det i ys ates Us gas Bo) oer Ag Sc oo 107 ee pe Pt, O19 SMCOAGWIV speenweieae ad 1 ot 0 de 1 IO p10 Y 1 1—17t Geese witescctemeoe seg, cL Ore P Lee oO tee FT -0—10 Wildersleeva........0..1 07 11014410212100 0-9 SEO WUE saseereees-d O TL i 001 2 120 170 1 0—9 Mamgate,.. ,..-.-. 2...) L01Ttti “ov o101 0s MOON ec cicsee eee Oeste sete Tee Oe 28 Teo: G07 TM RHES s,s cceeseevses---0 0 0 1 1 1 1 070 0 F 0 0 1 O—6 Same Day—Sweepstakes ; 25 yards rise, 80 yards boundary; Long Island rules to govern; five-birds each; Broadway....-- 1 1 1 1*0—4 Houghes,.-....4...0 0 1 1 1—3 Dr Wyonne........1 0 J 1 1—38 Burroughs......,.40 0 6 1 1-3 Gillersiecve......1 1 0 1 1—4 Coster.,.,.-.0....1 10 0 0-2 Miles Johnson....1 1 0 1 1—4 Selover...........0 1 1 0 0-2 MONStEM.co.-..5-7 0 2 1 1 1-4 Wonds........3..t 1°0 OF 1-2 Ben West.....,-..1 1 @ L 1—4 Williamson.-...,..0 0 0 0 0-0 * Fell dead out of bounds. aiswere to Worresyondents, No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. The ties divided money. t2* A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why Meir queries ure not answered, when they read the lines at the head of this column, M, W., Warren.—Have written to the party and await his reply, A .C.J., Rluck Hawk.—Is Stanley, of the N. Y. Herald, a Welshman ‘an American? Ang, Stanley was born near Denbigh, Wales, in 1849, _ 0. £, S., win Lakes.—Where tan shooting jacks be bought, and what 18 The price? Ans. Address While Manufactnring Company, Bridge- B! “ta Conn. B. f. M., Aftleboro.—What book shallI get in order to learn how to ndle a gnn and to load edriridges? Ang, “The Sportsman's Gazet- téer,” ov “The Breech-loader” by Gloan. ‘O} ‘8. C., Alpena,—All the names you give are those of first-class makers, becomes a choice simply of action. Good length of barrel is thirty shes, We wrote you abont the binding. : : _ ___ FOREST ‘AND, (STREAM. C. W., Boston.—Inform a subscriber where he can purchase the juni- per tar soup spoken of in the paper, and the price per dozen or pound ? Ans, $2.25 a dozen; aly wholesale druggist in this city sells it. R. R., Syracuse.—Having vead “ Hallock’s Camp Life in Florida” do the laws there reynive on steamers an engineer, fireman and pilot? Ans, The law is unchanged. You must have engineer, fireman and pilot, C. 3, P., Lexington, Ky.—Would you recommend the Orvis rods? Can Treceive one by mail? Ans. Yes, they are good rods, Rods in wood eases are sent by mailto any part of the country; the postage is from thirty-five to Afty-five cents. J. E. Le C., Philadelphia.—Please give good place for quail within twenty miles of Philadelphia ; also the best point for duck-shooting on the Delaware within the same distance. Ans. Go to Quakertown, or Sellersville, You will find good duck-shooting at Lewes, Del. F. W. C., Boston.—We are informed by Fish Commissioner Stillwell, of Maine, that the fish taken from the outlet of Ship Pond,at Elliotsyille ‘Me , was not the young of the true salmon, as. we surmised in our an- Bwer of October 18, but of the land-locked salmon, Salmo gloveri. h, F, C., Hast: Saginaw.—Do you know of any books which give in struction for building a small sailing yacht? Ans. Wedonot. Weare now publishing a series of articles on this topic. Vanderdecken’s Yacht Mannal instructs in marine architecture, but Hnglish modes and size differ frem ours. CRESCENT, New Orleans.—Pawnbrokers’ goods are exceedingly hard to judge. Haye seen excellent guns picked up at times in such places. Pin-fire guns are out of date and are not as good as centre fires, Would not advise your purciiasing one, If not so at present, in time pin-fire cartridges will be hard to procure. C. 1. L., Spring Lake, Ill.—What parts of Washington Territory ef- ford the best sheoting? What kindof game would I find there? Ars, You will find deer about Vancouver and Port Townsend; deer and wild fowl about Cowlitz; great numbers of water fowl at Shoalwater Bay, Game is abundant throughout the territory. CuirTon SpRines.—Please decide the following point as soon as por sible; A is at the score, has misfire, is challenged, and on examinati n of shell (metal) no fuiminating powder is found in cap, which is a Ber- dan primer, Referees decide lost bird. Was decision correct? Ans, The decision was not correet. A can call for a new bird. C. H. W., Croten Landing, N. Y.—1, In Albemarle Sound is December agoodtime togo? ¥%. What kind of ducks willl findthere? 38. IfI go in a schooner could I get good shooting? Ans. 1. Yes. 2, Canyas- backs, black duck, widgeon, teal, red head, broad bill, with geese and swaps. 3. Yes, plenty of good places where clubs do not interfere, E.¥, H., Allentown.—1, Do you know a remedy for weak eyes? 2. Who manufactures the Whitney breech-loading shot-gun? 3. Where are T. Rodger’s & Son’s knives made? Ans. Bathe them in cold water, Do not expose your eyes to glare, Try glasses ; buf better consult doc- tor. 2, The Whitney Arms Co., New Haven. See advertisement. 3, Shefiield, England. - LIEUTENANT, Baton Rouge, La.—l. When does my subscription run out? 2, In an average breech-loading shot-gun what proportion of the cost of the whole gun is represented by the cost of the barrels? 3. Ina pin-fire, positive action, breech-loader, if the barrels (laminated) cost fifty dollars alone about what is the value of the gun? Ans. 1. Noy. 24. 2, About one half, 8. $100. B., Brooklyn.—i. Is Wisconsina good place for wild pigeons? 2. Hiow are net traps worked? 3. Coulda young man make @ living by hunting and trapping there? Ans. 1, Yes, among the best. 2, The net traps are worked with a cord which is pulled by the snarer; or are set like the figure fourtrap. 8. Yes, a living by general hunting and trap- ping, but not more than that. : J. W., Quiney.—I have a 10 gauge gun that shoots paper shells ;10 A brass will not go in, willthe 10 B? or willl hive to have the chamber bored out? Ans. 10 A brass shells ought to go into a gun chambered for 10 gauge paper shells. 10 B would probably be toosmall, You might have your chamber enlarged, providing you are sure that your gun will use 10 gauge paper shells now. FOREST AND STREAM SPORTSMEN’S CLUB OF SCRANTON, PA.—It is by no means 2n uncommon occurrence fora young bitch to make bag after her first heat, ne matter how privately she may be kept during the three weeks, In Mr. Shepard’s case we would advise that the bitch be serv- ed at the next period. It isnofa common dreak of nature, but there are Mauy such Gases on record. K, K., Haw Branch, N. C.—1. For hunter’s tool-chest, address H. K, Sanderson, care Springfield Union, Springtield, Mass. 2. Whitehesd’s “Camp Vives of fhe Hverglades” gives much useful information about the country of whic it treats. 3. The Scientific American is the beat publication of its kind. 4. For information about farms near Wiming- ton, write to the editor of the Wilmington Sta, There is plenty of sport in the neighborhood. ’ WALTER, Newark.—By taking a letter of introduction to lower Dela- ware or) Maryland you will find good quail and woodcock shooting in their season. The country is nearly all posted. Take A. M. train fiom Wilmington, Delaware, to Dover, Smyrna, Harrington, Saulsbury, Ber- lin and other places, Board at hotels $1 to$2per day. Capt. Ayers at Ocean City, six miles below Berlin, has a nice house, and so has Capt. Coffin on Sinapuxent Bay, near Newark, Md, | E. T. B., Richmond,—1, Do youconsiderthe “ Allen” rifle, chambered for the long 38 centre-tire cartridge, a reliable target rifle up to 300 yards? 2. Do you know anything about the firm of Turner & Ross, Boston, who advertise a $5.00 rifle in your columns? Are they responsible? Ans, 1, Tt is a good rifle and reliable at the distance you inquire about with the cartridge mentioned. 2. The ilrm you ask about is perfectly reliable, and for a cheap arm their rifle is quite good. A. P, P.—i. What is the use of the sub-orbital openings? Does the elk use them when he bugles? 2. Why doesthe Winchester rifle, model of 76, no longer use the slide? Ans, 1, The sub-orbital openings are issues from the Jachrymal ducts, and have possibly no other function than to drain off excess of moisture, or the finids which lubricate the eyes. No sound could possibly issue from them, 2. This question is answered in the last issue and in the present number, W. D. K , New York.—A seliter dog seyen years oldis troubled with a Severe cough, and while coughing tries to vomit, but can very seldom Jt is 2 yellowish slime or froth which he yomiis. Heisa little short winded, also, which I think is the cause ofit; he has been troubled with it for about three years. He eats well, and is always willing when Tiakethe gun. Ans. Your dog evidently has some trouble with his Tubes, and as if is of three years duration it musi be chronic. From What yon say about his short breat! and #pnta, we should think it might be chronic bronchitis, but it might be Phthisis Pulmonate or con- sumption, If you yalue your dog very much, have his lungs carefully examined by aregular physitian, and (hen give him tonics, efe., acvord- | to his malway, 271 Ww. W.—1. Can you tell me of any place within ten miles of New York where there isshooting of any kind? Ans, Snipe and beach birds at Canarsie aud Rockaway. 2. In loading a gun, what effect does it have on the charge if you put two wads over the powder Instead of one? Ans. Shoots closet. 3, Is there any place'in the city where I could hire a hunting dog for the day or week? If so, where, and at about what expense? Ans. Go to Walter Humphrey, 21 Fulton st, J. 3. B., Macon, Ga.—How can chalk spots on the cloth of 4 billiard table be remoyed without injury to the texture or color? Can you give me an authority on making the surgical operntipn of caponing ? Ans, 1, Mr. Phelan informs us that the only way is to use a brush, but that the fine particles of chalk which gef ground into the body of the cloth never cau be entirely removed. 2, The Poultry World, Wartford, would be a leading authority. They haye published the best process we know of. 8. C. §., Warren Co.—When does my subscription expire? Is the first week in January a good time to visit Currituck Sound ? What is the cost per week there? What markings are the handsomest in a lemon and avhite setter? Ans. 1, We can’t find your name on our books; will you please write us again? 2. Yes,a good time. 8. About $3 to $4 a day, all included, if you know how to manage. 4, A subject of great difference of opinion, Not too much color on the head, we like; or, if colored, thé patches equally distributed. A white and lemon is always an easy dog to see in dim lights. We can uot honestly give an ex cathe- dra reply. C. L., Phila—My two Newfounland pups haye been feeding on milk, bread soaked with same, and occasionally a little meat well cooked, They cared little for the milk or bread, out ate ravenously of the meat, gnawed over bones, and after getting a little meat could not be in dne- ed to eat anything else. A few days since I noticed the male very much distended about the abdomen. Shortly after he vomited considerably, and to-day he yomite! two worms, Since then he has refused food al— together, moans considerably, isTestive, can’t find an easy place or po- sition, cries nearly all the time. Ans, Try formula No. 7.-of the - “Snortsman’s Gazetteer, ”sif ib does not succeed go to a good apothecary and have him pulyerise and sift very carefully some common glass, give a tea-spoonful, and in afew hours follow with some laxative. A. B. C., Boston,—1. Does a thoroughbred spaniel have as fine a nose as a pointer or setter? 2. Can spaniels be taught fo stand on . game generally, or only in exceptional and individual cases? 32. If they cannot be taught to stand, can they be trained so as to be controlled from flushing the bird—say woodcock or snipe—when their motions show that they are neara bird? 4 Is not the scent of the English snipe weaker than that of most so-called game birds? 65. Is the spaniel -apt to give tongue when striking. scent, and if eo,can he be broken of it? Ang. 1. They have. 2. Any dog may be taught, though in the case of the spaniel, it is contrary to their instincts. 5. A well bred spaniel oan be controlled. Break him, so that he comesin. tocall, Of course they will not stand. 4. The questionof scent is purely speculative, and impossible to determine. This question has often been fought over in this paper. 5, He doesgive tongue, but may be broken, or trained to still hunt. PAPER SHELLS. Manufactured by the Union Metallic Car— tridge Company, are Superior to any Shells of the Same Grade in this Country or Hurope. They are SURE FIRE, will NoTBuRST in the GUN, and are warranted to shoot as well with the same charge of powder as any shell in the market. A letter published inthe Chicago Field, Sept. 22, giving the result of a trial made with No. 12 St. Louis Shells which gre claimed to juve 25 per cent. of the powder, and give almost no recoil to the guu¢ and No. 12 Bridgeport Paper Shells, says :— ' ‘‘Wour of each loaded with 8, 334 and 334 drachms of Laflin & Rand’a powder, and all with 113 ounces by weight, or 353 pellets to the charge counted, of No.7 Chicago shot. Distance 40 yards to muzzle of gun, target a circle 30 inches in diameter, a bull’s-eye center, 14g inch circle penetration pads 914 inches by 1144, 30 sheets to pad, made of heavy, hardware paper, 30 sheets large enough laid on each other making 24 pads, The gun was shot resting across’ a bag filled wilhstraw, The following is the result: ST. LOUIS PAPER SHEELS. Pellets in Pellets in Penetration Pelletsin Sheets pene- Bull’s Hye, Pad, 9% by 30in, circle. tration by 3 13g inch, 113g inch. Pellets, 3 Dr. Powder. fh ee ets ats Sale 6 B4 240 is Delis Bs esonys cones 2 87 233 1) th LB ea eee 3 54 248 16 g L. atansaweneaes 3 43 240 17 7 18s 956 WW 814 Dr. Powder, £. ape iis SOEs. kg 2 48 25 17 DURA tegen pecans eaten 1 30 210 16 Tele Bieie chants. 0 16 120 15 2 Dy Beads 4 saeses 1 61 249 1¢ 7 165 oa 66 84 Dr. Powder, T Ry Rises: 8 69 224 17 2 Ri lB. caeces 1 5Y $61 19 Ne as eaeiseas 0 56. Tis) 1T a Ve Re 3 62 £63 18 7-41 229—5i2 293—9,,753 F2—20% BRIDGEI ORT PAPER SHELLS. 2 5T 256 1t 3 5S 248 1i 8 se 1 vis if 4 58 yao Ii oT) 215 971 6T 84 Dr. Powder. SNE) G03 heres) Beery 1 13 187 {a ERs Br eae ccsienswaw 3 6! Did Is HT ia ton hte ee 2 54 925 19 Pig) eager $ 54 O11 18 ry 188 836 69 34 Dr. Powder Ae. iBere hae oe : 2 63 250 19 2 KR. 1 60 $54 18 1 L. B.4.e-+ 1 54 vat 15 Dole bss 1 43 233 18 5—26 220—618 956—2, 762 T3—209 All the shells were loaded precisely the same as nearasT could load them, with one black and one pink edge wad oyer powder, and one blaclr elge wad over shot. I haye no comment to make on the relative merits of either shell, the figures stand for themaelves, I could sce. no difference in the recoil of the paper shells. I think the reliability of the Bridgeport paper shellis worthy of mention, haying vsed a large number in the past three years without havingone musixe, 2uqn't yay a8 much for any other paper shell Leyer used, [42 , bo =I LX) s FOREST AND STREAM. A-WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAL NATURAL HISTORY, FIsH CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THE INCULCATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTERDST In OuT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY forest and Stream Publishing Company. —At— No, 111 (old No, 103) FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, [Post OFFICE Box 2832.) TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, Twenty-five per cent. off for Clubs of Three or more, So — _____—_— Advertising Rates. Inside pages, nonpareil type, 25 cents per line; outside page, 40 cents, Special rates for three, six and twelye months. Notices in’ editorial columns, 50 cents per line, Advertisements should be sent in by Saturday of each week, if pos- Bible. 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Brown, Esq., in the interest of the M, K. and T. railroad, copies a page of information from “ Hallock’s Gazetteer,” respecting the game to be found along its line. Nine counties are included. We have enjoyed some fine hunting through this domain. For quail and prairie fowl it can hardly be excelled. —— +--+ —_ STEALING AN ErnpHanr.—We all know how sad a person that proverbial gentleman was who found ‘‘an elephant on his hands.” We are aware also that the misery was not of his own making; the creature was given to him. This is why a sympathetic world sheds tears over his misfortunes. But what tears have we to mingle with the remorseful overflow that would be certain to attend the possession of an elephant that was stolen? We cannot conceive of a foolhardiness which would tempt Diyine Providence by stealing an elephant, and yet the crime has actually been committed. Only last Thurs- day four men endeayored to spirit away one of the perform- ing elephants of the London Cireus, now exhibiting at Gil- more’s Garden, in Twenty-seventh ‘street. Shades of all the Pachydermata, defend us! * - —— —+—_—- Ernest Morris.—This young naturalist, whose South American explorations haye deservedly attracted much atten- tion among scientific bodies, and Mr, E, P. Rand, the well- known botanist of Boston, sailed from this city last Friday on the ship Jacob E. Ridgeway, for Brazil. Itis their inten. tion to make an extended tour of exploration of the valley of the Amazon and its southern branches. The pluck displayed by Mr. Morris in his previous expedition, and the success which crowned his efforts in the face of seemingly unsurmount- able obstacles, lead us to anticipate from his present tour valuable results. His many friends will learn with pleasure that the expedition is undertaken under the most fayorabl circumstances; and the young explorer returns to his work bearing with him the sympathy and well wishes of many newly found friends, | to concede their position to be untenable. ‘Association had met this difficulty in a proper spirit by de- SHALL THE CENTENNIAL ‘RIFLE _| points out this assimilation of types to the Asiatic ones. MATCH BE ABANDONED? *7 HE question which is agitating the rifle world at the present time is, what shall become of the Centennial trophy ? The National Rifle Association have expended some $1,500 ou this elaborate and characteristic prize, and it has certalbly been offered by them as a prize to the riflemen of the world asa true emblem of the championship. In fact, everwhere, it is the acquisition of this great trophy toward which all rifle- men aspire. On the first occasion it was contested for by teams from Ire- land, Scotland, Canada, Australia and America, and on the second occasion by a juint team, representing Great Britain and Ireland against America. On both occasions the Ameri- cans were yictorious and we now hold the trophy, and with it the championship of the world. The English portion of the unsuccessful competitors in the last match now insist that no other team should hereafter be al- lowed to compete for the trophy, except a single one representing Great Britain and Ireland. They are per- fectly willing that Canada, Australia and other colonies should send separate teams, but they positively refuse to allow either Ireland or Scotland to do so, in which, by the way, they seem The National Rifle claring that if these countries can agree among themselves to have a joint team, it would be received. Ifseparate teams are sent they will also be welcome. The N. R, A. have eyen gone so far as to say “‘that a joint team will be received, even if Ireland or Scotland should send a separate one.” ‘This, certainly, is liberal to the last degree. It is plain that the chances of America winning are less if a number of teams are in the field than where there is but one, and it rests with our adversaries to decide for themselves what they willdo. But this is not satisfactory, apparently, because it looks as if the majority of the Irish members of the team would decline becoming members of a joint team. It is, therefore, now proposed to organize an entirely independent match, which shall be open alone to teams from Great Britain and Ireland. ‘This is simply a plan to do indirectly what it has been found cannot be done directly. Its practical effect would be to abolish the match for the Centennial Trophy, and to cause perpetual heart-burnings and bickerings between rifle- men at home as well as abroad. The American people will not be prone to forget that Ireland was the first country that organized the system of international rifle matches, or that American riflemen visiting that country were welcomed as the friends of the nation, and received hos- pitality and honors never before extended to any private in- dividuals. It does not seem likely, then, that American rifle- men will consent, under any circumstances, to the organization of an international rifle match, in which Ireland will be shut out from the opportunity to compete, providing she desires to do so. = There are other difficulties connected with the proposed com- petition. Hither this new match is to be greater than that for the Centennial trophy, or itis not. If it is, the Jatter will soon degenerate intoa small affair, and foreign teams will not trouble themselves to engage in it. If it is not, it can hardly be of sufficient importance to justify either America or Great Britain participating in it, . As a matter of course itis to be a match for the championship ; yet how will it determine that question? If America sends a team to Wimbledon to shoot at the meet of the English N. R. A. in Julynext, and America is defeated, the English will claim the championship. If the American team wins the match for the Centennial trophy, to be shot in America in September, America will claim the championship. Who is to decide between them ? America now is the champion. She has provided an annual contest in which the validity of that title of champion can be determined. Why should she now now lay aside all this ad- vantage, and organize another match, not to suit herself, but her unsuccessful competitors ? +. NATURAL HISTORY ANDGEOGRAPHY, OMETHING very curious is the effect natural history seems to be haying onthe locatizing, as it were, of lands or continents, which have long ago disappeared. To make this matter plain, suppose we assume an imaginary case. Take an island much nearer to Africa than to Asia, and say that on this island certain forms of mammals are discovered which are identical with those in Asia, and of which none exist in Africa. Now, although the island may be clcser to Africa than to Asia, the probabilities are that at some far distant time there was @ continuity of land, or at least a range of islands extending between Asia and the present island. It would be difficult otherwise to explain the presence of such forms. Of course to a certain extent this is theoretical, but still when deep sea explorations show that between certain points the bed of the ocean is higher, it may*le supposed that in past ages some gradual depression took place, and that what is an isolated island now is nothing more than the highest portion of a continent or of some lofty island, which alone has kept above the surface of the waters. To bring now a case in point. Zoological considerations, together with the fauna of Madagascar, approach much closer to the Asiatic types than to the African ones. But Madagascar is much nearer to Africa than to Asia. In a recent work on the birds of Madagascar, that distinguished ornithologist, Dr, Hartlaub, Magadascar is then supposed to have been either once united with India, or to have formed the extreme western island of an archipelago, which once stretched out far to the eastward. It is even thought necessary to give these Jost lands a name, and that of ‘ Lemuria” is proposed. A very pretty idea of a similar character was agitated some time ago in regard to the strange habits of the Lemming, a little rodent, which at times is the pest of Norway. Now the lemming seems to have a positive instinct at certain seasons of the year to march direct- ly in a northwestern course, Nothing will stop him; neither the lakes nor fiords of Scandinavia. Miliions are drowned in the rivers, still they drive blindly «n toward one direction. Arriving at the brink of the ocean, this docs not stop these little creatures. In they plunge and all perish. Now comes in a very ingenious supposition, A learned- natural historian argues as follows: The ogiginal lemmings had implanted in them the instinct of migration, and in former ages were in the habit, during certain seasons, of seeking some land far to the westward of Norway. In this distant country either the lem- mings found food or the conyeniences for rearing their young. It is this same instinct, ever perpetuated, that impels their descendants to follow out the same course. The final desti- nation of the primitive lemming might haye been Iceland, perhaps Greenland. The theory then is that in former ages the present northwest coast of Hurope was joined either hy Greenland or by some land to Iceland, and that submergence has separated to-day the Old from the New. World. —_—\!— r+ VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA,.—No, 4. By rar Eprror. NoyEMBer 8, 1877. Fritow Eprrors: Tam convinced that your printer believes that ‘ what. is worth doing at all, is worth doing well ;” for I find in my let- ter of Noy. 1st, line 31st, that he has cooked my goose ‘*‘ arti- ficially.” Idid wish to have it done artistically ; but per- haps it makes little difference to the goose now. (By the way, that goose was a duck). Other changes from my original manuscript are more serious. For instance, | intended that my directions to sporte- men visiting northern Michigan should be so explicit that none should go astray’ who followed them; yet, when I write “northeast,” the printer sends them toward the equator, and when I write ‘‘ southwest,” he directs them toward the north pole! Now, if any readers of my letter should become lost during theirrambles and-die in the woods, you can imagine whose funeral the surviving relatives will contract for next. Meanwhile, the derelict printer will liye on to play hayoe with the types and tamper with the ‘‘deyil,” whose services he continually. courts! Iam now better able to appreciate the indignation of such of your correspondents as complain that their sentences have been mangled and their meaning distorted in transit from the quill-driver to the press. Before, I could hardly realize the burden of distress they occasionally throw at our feet. Verily, it is hard to see ‘‘the rain fall upon the unjust as well as the just’—unless there comes a shower as abundant and discriminating as that which drove Noah into the ark ‘for safety. ‘Then there is comfort for those under cover. Nimporte! Let us back to Petoskey, on the Michigan shore, where the quiet summer sea reflects the unclouded blue of the sky above it. The glow of the morning sun is on its_ bosom and flashes into the eye with a blinding gleam. There is no ripple on the surface, and oné can look down through its translucent depths and see sreat rocks on the bottom, and big Mackinaw trout swimming twenty feet below. If we are out in a boat on the bay and look in toward the land, we per- ceive that the village of Petoskey occupies a series of pic- turesque undulations that spread out on either hand and rise to the rear inthe form of an amphitheatre. A lofty lime- stone cliff flanks the town on the east. Its top is crowned with trees, among which are discovered the tents of many va- cation tourists who are camping out. Behind them rises an over-topping eminence, dotted with pretentious villas of wealthy residents. From the verge of this cliff the outlook is superb. Opposite, and five miles distant, is the ridge of hills that line the opposite side of the Little Traverse Bay. These sweep round in asymmetrical curye to the head of the bay two miles to our right, and then follow the hither shore until they rise and terminate in the cliff on which we stand. All along in that direction, as far as sight can reach, we can trace the white line of the pebbly shore limned against the green of the hills; and then from the base of our cliff it cor- tinues in a sweep of two miles or more fo the left in the form of a crescent, aud ends in a wooded point. ‘Tree-covered hills slope gently back and upward fiom (he beach, and pretty cot- tages peep out from among their branches, The principal part of the town lies in the bow] of the amphitheatre, from which a practicable road leads through a ravine tothe long pier which projects from the hollow of the crescent into the bay. ‘This p.er gives additional claracter and life to the scenery. Not far from the road Bear River debouches. Its. sparkling waters flow out of Gear Lake afew miles inland, where Mr. Hughart, the president of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, has his family shooting-hox. There ere trout in the river, but a small mill located just where the river flows into the lake bas driven them from tie vicinity of Pe- toskey, where they were numerous five years ago. Both mill und dam are suffering from neglect, and we may remark, by way of encouragement to ardent anglers, that the latter is a dam site nearer dilapidation than the former. ; As we have intimated, the town is the growth of about five years. The railroad, with its steamboat connections on the lakes, has built it up. The stores and dwellings are chiefly of two or three stories, neatly painted white. Plank sidewalks are constructed all over the town, There are two excellent hotels of three stories in height, with inviting piazzas for mid- summer shade, having creditable stables attached. One is called the Occidental,” and is kept by Mr. Bradley ; the other, the ‘‘ Cushman House,” by the Cushman brothers, ‘The table at each is good, but I think that friend Bradley is apt to insti- tute a good dinner at the expense of theother two meals. An ayerage adjustment would suit better, There are, besides, several very desirable boarding-houses; also a bank, a news- room, a cottage bowling-alley near the cliff, several well-kept billiard rooms and restaurants, good barber-shops and various other institutions for useful service or'amusement. The railroad depot and shops, with the coming and going of daily steam- boats, stages and trains, with an occasional coastwise vessel at the pier, give a business bustle to the place that is quite ex- hilarating. Upon the whole the tow ensemble is metropolitan. Shade trees haye been profusely set out}where needed, and the nucleus of a Methodist camp ground has been formed, the railroad company haying donated several hundred acres of land near by, on which a few cottages have already been built. What is already done has been well dove, and the impression one receives is the probability of substantial permanence if not extended growth, Central town lots are held at $1,000 each and upward. One contemplated public improvement is the erection of a lamp post and lantern near the town pump, which is located exactly in the centre of the sidewalk on one of the most traveled streets. Strangers make no effort to go around this obstruction in dark nights. The population of Petoskey is about 5,000. Tt will be seen that Petoskey offers considerable attractions to summer yisitors who may desire to make it headquarters for side excursions, and the erection of a large watering-place hotel on the brow of the cliff is talked of. For local out-of-door amusements there are boating, sailing, bathing and fishing in the bay ; walks and investigations along the beach ; picnics in the groves; drives to Bear Lake, Round Lake and Orooked Lake—all of which contain bass and pickerel ; and hourly ex- cursions by steamer across the bay to Little Traverse village, an ‘Indian reservation, where the red man luxuriates after his own red fashion. The city of Petoskey honors the name of one of the higher- toned of these aboriginals who still lives and occupies a large two-story frame house near the mouth of Bear Riyer on the outskirts of the town. Some of Petoskey’s daughters have married white folks, one of whom keeps an Indian nicknack and variety store of the pretentious height of three stories. The few Indians of Petoskey town are qui‘e civilized; males and females both dress as neatly as most residents of the place, and in the same fashion, Old Petoskey is the most well-to-do hair-lifter that I ever came across in my extended wanderings. Tam not sure but that he has other daughters yet in market, The trip across the hay to Little Traverse Village is noyel and most enjoyable. To a stranger, who watches the gulls dipping into its mirror-like surface in July and August, it suems incredible that a sheet of water so land-locked can ever be lashed into the tempestuous sea if sometimes is; yet it af- fords absolutely no shelter to vessels. They can lie at the pier only in calm weather ; and even in m‘d-summer a casual storm or squall does much mischief to shipping. ‘he so- called harbor is open and directly exposed to the most gale- bearing winds that blow; but vessels can generally take timely warning and run over to Little Traverse harbor, which is the ecmpletest shelter Lever saw. It is protected by lofty hills to the north and east. On the west a spit makes out from the mainland in a semi-circular curve, and incloses the little sheet of water lovingly and s These predictions have been verified. The peculiar location, picturesque cliff scenery of Mackinaw, and the tonic charac. ter of its climate, render it one of the most attractive watering. places in the country, It can be reached by steamer from Chicago and Detroit, and there is also a line running to Sault Ste Marie, which connects there with Canadian steamers and points on both the north and south shores of Lake Superior. Of course the place is entirely ice-bound in winter, and all the hotels and cottages are deserted. The monotony is only bro- ken by the arrival of a monthly mail, or the sound of reyeille on the ramparts of the fort. AsI contemplated the beautiful island in the haze and mirage of an August morning, as our little steam yacht spluttered away from if toward Buis Blane and Cheboygan, it was an enchanted creation of dreamland, whose white cliffs were ethereal structures, reflecting the light of a glory whose source was brighter than the sun. Little by little it disappear- ed in the distance-until it became a line of light on the horizon. Bois Blanc Isl and was abreast of us in the near foreground, and the rattle of lumber on the deck of a schooner becalmed dispelled the illusion and reverie alike. Then a long line of painted casks marking a channel filed past us, and presently a steam tug puffed by noisily, going lakeward ; then turning toward the land, we saw tall smoke-stacks of saw. mills reek- ing forth black yolumes of smoke, and the clustering houses of a large town. Right before us were wharves with shipping and steam-fugs, and a wide strip of dark-colored water led directly thereto, marking the channel where the Cheboygan River empties its waters into the clearer and transparent waters of the lake. This was our stayting-point for the first chain of interior lakes which we proposed to visit. How «ve proceeded and what we accomplished [ will relate inmy next letter. - HALLOoR, +> American Iystiruré Exureirioy.—The fine halls of the American Institute Exhibition are crowded day and night, and the opinion is that a better or more complete show of the indus- try of the country never before was brought together in the me- troplis. In rods, tackle, hooks, reels, flies and the whole para- phernalia of the fisherman’s outfit, the display made by Messrs, Conroy, Bissett & Malleson, is wonderfully complete. In gey- eral handsome cases may be seen rods of the most exquisite make and finish, either those so light and supple yet so strong, suited to trout fishing, or those of more massive build, adapted to tle heayy bass which make the spray fiy off Newport. An hour can be spent profitably in examining the endless variety of lines, hooks, flies and reels. The excellent reputation of Messrs. Conroy, Bissett & Malleson is fully sustained by the display made by them. It is a wonder that there are not other exhibitors. The Bohemian Glass Works, who have their wares smashed to pieces all over the country every day, who manufacture the glass balls now used in trap-shooting, make also a fine show. The rough glass Nally which serve for the same purpose, to which Capt. Bogardus hag given his name, are also on exhibition, made by Messrs. Hagerty Bros. & Co. From the quantity of these glass balls which are being shivered, their use extending every day, we might almost fancy that the price of glass for window panes and tumblers would be on the rise. That beautiful invention the sand blast which allows of the ornamentation of glass, at very cheap rates, has some very fine exhibits’ at the fair, Though a mechanival process in some respects, nothing can exceed the - elegance and grace of the designs, and the admirable character of the work. The yarious specimens exhibited by Messrs, Hayes & Phillips, of 153 and 155 Centre street, attract par- ticular attention. —_—_———$3 1 1 _—. Mason Lencr.—We call attention to a very kind letter addressed fo us by our yery much esteemed Iriend Major Arthur B. Leech. The gallant Captain of the Irish team has ascheme, which we now present to the notice of American riflemen. This suggestion of Major Leech’s is not entirely novel; it is not tobe regarded as achallenge. With the most pleasant remembrances of Major Leech, in which we are swe all the readers of the Forzsr anp Stream AND Rop anp Gun unite, we trust to hear frequently from this gentleman, who has done so much to adyance rifle shooting in the United States, +> —= —Oscar Jasigi, Esq., who has served for considerable time as the Turkish consul at Boston, has just been promoted by the Government of the Sublime Porte to be Consul-General, His brother sportsmen will tender their congratulations. His Excellency will spend several weeks next winter at Charlotte Harbor, on the Gulf coast of Florida. We May mention, as an evidence of this gentleman’s enthusiasm, that he has twice crossed Newfoundland in the interest of sport. Art Leotures.—Rev. J. Leonard Corning, who has devotid several years in Hurope to the study of the History of Art, has been invited by a number of our must eminent cilizens to give a course of lectures on the subject. The eight lectures are to be given in the hall of the Y. M. G. A., beginning November 12, 274 vom FicnTine with CogntAc.—When one thinks about it, fight- ing with cogniac, or wrestling with rum, must amount to pret- ty much the same thing, and may be held up as a topic for temperance lecturers, only inthe present case Cogniac is a horse, and apparently a very vicious one, at least Professor R. H. Tapp must think so. No amount of handling, gentling, oy even tapping this fiend of a horse with the bigger end of a whip seemed to do him-good. Of course, the San Francisco reporter, like his Chicago confrere, is much given to dashing and high-spirited Janguage, and the terrific onset hetween the horse, Ongniac, and the professor may be taken—say, in a limited kind of way, éspecially that portion of the account which tells how the heroic lady visitor went for that infuriated stallion with her parasol, and beat him. We may conclude, however, that it was nip and tuck between the horse and Tapp, and which will be tamed, the beast or the man, awaits further disclosures. 2 Doe Porrrarrs.—lrom Louisville we are in receipt of a whole. series of very clever photographs, the life-like sem- blanees of the noted winners of the Louisville Bench Show. Of course, some dogs without asthetic tastes will Joll out their tongues and won’t he taken ‘pretty ;” but that is no fault of the artist. There 1s one picture of Fan and her seven pups, which is charming. The mother looks so sedate, and the pup- pies'so fat and jolly. Doney’s semblance, a philosophical Inoking setter, is quite striking. The whole collection is ex- cellent and highly creditable to the artist, Mr. Frank Wy- brant, of Louisville. Of course, Mr. Wybrant must be a sportsman, otherwise he neyer could have been able to catch the exact pose of the dogs. We should suppose that for sporting albums, Mr, Wybrant’s pictures would be in great demand. Pictures of high-bred dogs are always of interest and materially assist a purchaser in determining his choice of dogs when desiring to add to his kennel stock. + +—+ T'rouRLE aT THE AquariumM.—The animals in their adopted quarter* in Thirty-fifth street are so liable to accident and dis- ease that the management keeps a doctor constantly in attend- ance, ‘Ihe other day one of the giraffes died. Half an hour afterward, while they were giving the hippopotamus his break- fast, he opened his mouth so wide that it frightened another giraffe, which poked his head through the roof, knocking Mr. Hamilton off to the ground, and making a hole in the sidewalk seven inches deep. Mr. Hamilton’s case isa hard one. He will probably live—but the giraffe is expected to die. We have to say, however, that order reigns in the aquarium now, and that the attractions are as many as ever, — ee Farayu Accipent To Mr. W. G. Wesr.—We regret to ar- nounce the death of Mr. William G. West, at Yankton, D. T. This sad event resulted from the accidental discharge of a gun while hunting ina wagon on the prairie. The deceased was a brother of Judge I. E. West, formerly of Newberne, N. CG. Mr. W. G. West was a gallant soldier and had distin- guished himself in the service in the principle battles of the war, coming off without a scratch. Oh! when will such ter. rible accidents as this teach greater care in handling arms? For ourselves we never take a loaded gun into a wagon, unless we anticipate a halt from road agents. — “GAME PROTECTION. Turzrgan Drox SHoorme on OnonpAGa Laxe.—Eniror Forrest AND Stream: The enclosed clipping from the Syra- conse Courier of to-day will show you how some of our sports- men (?) proceed to capture the wary wild duck. The game- laws of New York distinctly state that no person shall sail for any wild fowl, or shoot at any wild goose, brant or duck, from any boat or vessel propelled by steam or sails, or from any boat or ofher structure attached to the same, under a penalty of ten dollars, except upon the waters of Chautauqua Lake. This is the first time the attention of the papers has been called to the pursuit of wild fowls by means of. steam yachts, but it is by no means the first time it has been practiced on our lake. We have here in Syracuse two sportsmen’s clubs, in active operation, yet within two miles of the city limits I have seen two batteries anchored out in the lake. In section forty-nine (49) Gume-laws of New York, the penalty for this =3 $100, Notwithstanding this, day after day last fall and list spring ducks were shot from these batteries or sink boxes aid nothing was eyer done about it. pe. Pears ‘¢ We have had placed in our possession the names of sever- al parties who within the past week have flagrantly violated the game laws, and that under the very noses Of oar local Sportsmeén’s Clubs. It appears that the owners of one or two of the steam yachts which have plied on the waters of Onon flaga lake, during the past sammer, haye brought these fleet e-aft into a new use in duck shooting, and as a natural con- s2uence have driven everything that flies off the lake to less dangerous localities. On several occasions these steamers have been loaded with poachers who have pursued the flock- ing duck, throughout the lake, and at every opportunity worked terrible carnage among the birds, opening a battery of ten or twelve guns upon them, whenever within ranve. We a informed that one cay last week there were thousands of dick on the lake. but that these ontlawed depredations fnght- e1ed them awayin twenty-four hours until not even a pin- feather could be found. Ifweare not yery much mistaken tlicre is a law in operation which prohibits the shooting of game from a sail or steam boat, and this Jaw should be re- garded by all genuine sportsmen, and enforced to the cost of all such as caunot be counted in this class. We have been further informed that some of the men who have been guilty of such willful destruction of game have the reputation of being ‘members in good standing’ of our local associations for the protection of fish and game. i men could spend a day very pleasantly at Onondaga lake with a gup, and come home with a plethorie game bag, butthere is Time was when gentle - FOREST AND STREAM. pigeons, lif'ed out of a spring trap.” We are glad to see that the Syractise Courier has directed public attention to the slaughter of ducks on Onondaga Lake. Odium should be cast on people who srossly violate the laws. There is no use of being mealy-mouthed about such milters, The names of the offenders should be printed. CatirorniA Quai In Inttwois—Macomb, Oct. 28,—Three years ago last March the Sporting Club of this city sent to California and got four dozen of California quails, and put them out on the farms near here. ‘Chey layed and hatched through the summer, and seemed to he perfectly contented with their new home, till about the first of October, when every one disappeared, and none have been seen since in this section. What do you suppost begame of them? What has been the success of others who hayeimported these birds from California to the West and South ? W. O. B, We think a very thorough trial of raising California quail was attempted in the neighborhood of Baltimore, some three years ago, but. without success. As it isa question of great interest, perhaps some of our correspondents could furnish us with the information as to the chances of raising these birds in the Middle and Hastern States. It is quite likely that the California bird cannot stand a cold winter, Wuat is A Game Crun?—Wiagara Falls, Nov. 1.—Is a shooting club for the purpose of protecting game and fish, or for exterminating them? We havea club here of about fifty members, composed of the richest and most influential people in the town. In fact all of the officers of the village, Pres., J. P’s, police andall belong to the club, and they violate the law openly ; and I never knew them to prosecute any one, though they have hadinnumerable chances. For the last two weeks three of them have been out every day shooting quail, and calling them woodcock or partridges as their consciences saw fit, and carrying them in their hands in plain sight. ©. 8. Rrox. We do not wonder that our correspondent is puzzled and indignant. Game clubs are ostensibly for the protection of game as wellas forthe enjoyment of legitimate shooting in its season, and it is rarely that we have occasion to record such delinquencies as the above. A ‘‘sportsman’s club ” whose members are defiant violaters is not only false in its spirit, but a standing reproach to the cause. he Rifle. CrEEDMooR.—On Saturday last it blew great guns. hard enough to stand alone without being required to hold a rifle steady. In consequence of this circumstance many good shots declined to enter in the military match for the Wylie badge, for fear of impairing their previous records as rifle- men. Long-range marksmen found it necessary to allow 11 points on their wind gauges for a “‘left wind,” and a consid- erable number would not enter in the match for the Sharps prize of $250in gold, which was called at 10:30 a. mM. As the conditions governing the contest required ten entries to constitute a match,,and it was impossible to ob'ain that num- ber, it was postponed for the season. The Wylie match com- menced at 2 o’clock. There were eleven entries, and the con- siderations were a gold badge to the maker of the highest score, and one-quarter of the entrance money to the second highest score. The conditions and scores. were as follows— Open to all members of the National Rifle Association and the National Guard; distances, 300 and 500 yards; seven scoring shots at each distance, without cleaning or sighting shots: 500 yds, 500 yds, Total. WME Ba rrOWie oes cscs s cucey nie «05 sipencie. ot 1T 58 CG H Hagle..... ices Fe cy, meee heed IL 32 Col G@D Scott. 21. .escenseees cers ee 13 15 28 JF R-GrOWMSD. 520s cence sewtees sess reas 1) eG 91 S Sargeant......--..-+0-.20.> 16 5 on P MGMOIrow. ... -.<-+2 secon sceere ss 7 12 WW (apt C KH Truslow, .....-..-.scesee eens 16 8 9 FU MCULOWee...- cco ccscccne secceev vce 15 5 1s Dr Moream Morris, 20.262. e eee eee n eee - 6 7 13 Capt. W. R. Livermore, of the United States Hngineers, Willet’s Point, Long Island, scored 43 in the same match, and would have been declared the winner, but he inadvertently fired a shot on the wrong tareet, and his score was-accord- ingly thrown out by Secretary Schermerhorn under tie rules. Coming Events Ar Crerpmoor.—The programme of rifle matches for the present month is as follows: 14th, second competition for the ‘* Skirmishers’” badge, and second com- petition at the running deer for a Winchester repeating rifle ; 10th, sixth competition for a Parker shot-gun, and fourth competition for the Marksman’s badge; 17th, fifth competi- tion for the Remington prize of $300 in gold, sixth compéti- tion for the Z'uaf, Held and Farm badge, and second compe- tition for the Spirit of the Times badge. The Washington Grey Cavalry will shoot for prizes on Thanksgiving Day, the 29th. ARNOLD & ConsTABLE Vs. Journey & Bornuam.— On Sat- urday, teams of eight each from Arnold, Constable & Co., and Journey & Burnham, Brooklyn, contested for suprema at rifle shooting at the Creedmoor, Jr., Range, corner Broad- way and Warren. ‘Terms of matchi: 10 shots per man, 100 yards off-hand. The Brooklyn boys came out ahead with the following score : Journey & Burnham. Arnold, Constable & Co, UE Regan. . cise sete ceceeses--- 4) i Re Marspall,. loc. oee 43 F Hattington,.,.<-:s2e02 sees A) BY Ogiese. 222.252 Soy ee wn tee eth We M¢QUiMand..c.ccescan ence eeee DS) Wi MULCH. oo c5 ese e ee see gey at WeoRev anian. ) veikwases det ateens 37 S Brow, ......-eees ses sen eeee BT IMB UyN.....eccecaessessereset EH NiGholsop...-..- Wee ake tee E Bonnett......... ies Dee ee eee 35 A BH Gong... 1.2.22. .2s oe edd H Gatlagher ... cs. cece eee oo BD WOR Reo vein 2s ecu ene ogen ee ntiyt R LOCKE WOO, .., eecevcecseveneosdt A OC Oarsley. 2c os canccsereasnesdl ROUT... snee Saas theses 297 «= Totals weeastoseweewac see a. 204 Contin’s senna fea Abe second * ae one petition was shot last week, and the sc snd number o shots fired in the “ minute-and-a-half”™ oer ea Show an improvement over the first contest's results, The following only Jeft a memory of those halcyon days. It might have been otherwise, but never will Le, as long as a deadly warfare is waged against game coming to our shores, and our sports- men’s associations aré satisfied to blaze away at maimed Tt was are the names and scores, with number of shots of the ten hig hest competitors : Dip Nd Tey kate; sence dsc eitatecde acteate creas ext §3 Bay WHIGesaire. Peat ek vw kane rake ices pO seunUlee 16 5S EIESWIOTK De Vatattge ovlnoce wee tick ceaiaelcsss. se ale 50 Hon Shearman Smith... ccsesscnceeeees sec assd3 49 PibtremOnilardyol.ckessreechnes scesdealelacue 14 45 GARG Graton. 2 Teta eece ipa reser ale side 42 CT Rag eit ceiocgeeeccen bok cect tee e eee 2 12 40 ruplecet=[ail bry: (ane eee Oe eee eT ees 13 33 1- OSB inCey caer cir eeee cle Srey ay Ty eee eee 10 85 P Kunpi.... aneipeewts 9 —At the New Orleans Rifle Park, on the 28th of October, there wes a fine attendance for practice. In the practice for the coming match for the Press prize, Mr. Henry Guy Carle- ton made the following score; DUD SYALAN Gente eeesdrds anh ou ddeteeestradses.SoIN, peeee 5 5 5 5 6—25 The score not including two extra points for cartons. There was then a match shooting between teams, with the following scores, Distance 500 yards, nine shots allowed; buli’s-eyes to count 5, cartons to count 6: 4 First ‘Team—Ofl-Mand, sem eeemenee ae Stanford 3453 8 3 4 4 4-38 33 45 3 0 8 5 5-31 s--.2 0 0 43 6 2 4 2-32 At Rest, : > Ring. ... ede tae ervcverrrecretniseese D OD 6 GO 5 G6 8 4 H—45 Goithier......... tae wos peete penal 44444 3 3 4 3-—383—105 Second Team—Of-Ifand. Kresnerescueisees eee 9B bac gabe a 465 5 8 46 0 5-49 DRIPIBY cates sntassena seer erseehnent Hore nh MBP od) es) (Quegd AMMITTET 2 Shfall ghd vistalstarecletors vevveseesseeessld 0 3 5 3 0 2 4 Bi At Rest. CATICtON, ..se0cee- sete er eesees ceeweee.dD 5 5 6 4 5 5 5 444 HASKIIS...;h.sss-. seeveenee-t 3 3 3 2 5 4 4-99-1705 The wind was were the best Practicing was kept up the entire day. strong, but tolerably steady. The following practice scores made at the 500-yard range : Off-Hand, ten shots, possible 40; Kresner,...... Reker sone she Same ae ee 5465655 545 0 5—45 At Rest, fifteén shots, possible 75- Carleton....,,......0.---5 55 565 555 5 66 4 5 6 5-74 At Rest, nine shots, possible 45. MAION Gs. iets an eeecscsavsessiorss tip ceeseyd OF b & & 8 6 Bb -5—db Frogmoor (Olear and breezy)—Unusual excitement was created on the Crescent City Rifle Oluh grounds, caused by the competition for a beautiful gold bade, open to ail comers, with military rifles, The prize was determinedly con- tested for hy Messrs. Branch King and Dave Rosenburg, the latter leading and winning the prize, as will be seen by the following scores : Dave Rosenburg...... 4443449 JH Stevens.......... 4 Branch King.....,...- 24543—]5 J M Henderson....-. 22 Fred Cook........,.. 3484 8-17 —The San Francisco Amateur Long-Range Rifle Club is the name of San I’rancisco’s new club. ; —Mr. W H. Sanford, captain of the New Haven Grays rifle team, has in their belialf forwarded to Captain White, of the Hartford City Guard, a challenge for a rifle contest be- tween teams of twelve men from each company. The con- test, if it takes place, will be five shots-each at 200 and 500 yards, and will probably take place at the New Haven rifle range. SHooring Festryar.—The Schuetzen-Bund der Vereinisten Staaten von Nordamerika, which will commence Saturday, June 15 and end Monday, June 24, 1878, causes great: excite- ment among the German shooting associations of New York and neighborhood. ‘The shooting plan is now so far finished, that it will be published next month. The committee on or- ganization uses all efforts to gain those shooting societies that do not yet belong to the Bund as members, and no doubt the coming Schuetzenfest will be one that will give great honors to our German fellow citizens. 5. O. VY. —A question was put to us byacorrespondent which was somewhat as follows ; ‘‘If a ball be discharged from a rifle barrel, and at the same time as the ball leaves the muzzle of the piece another ball be dropped from the muzzle of the piece, which will reach the ground first?” In our Answers to Correspondents we think the reply was given rather er- roneously, or at least it should have had certain amplifications, Theoretically, if a ball be fired from a smooth bore, both the ball driven from the arm and the one dropped would both land at the same time. If, however, the barrel of the piece was rifled, and a twist was imparted to the prejectile (a ro- tation on its axis), the ball dropped from the muzzle would land first. As this question isa very pretty one, in a later issue we shall be glad to treat the subject at greater length. It is quite an interesting topic, and one worthy of discussion, and by no means as easy of solution asit appears at the first glance. — THE CENTENNIAL RIFLE MATCH, , EpitoR FOREST AND STREAM—I have been prevented by circum- stances from writirg earlier tomy American friends, to congrajulate ‘ihem upon the great victory lately achieved at Creedmoor. The stioot- ing of the American team was of an excellence never before eyen dreamed of. Be assured that your triumph, accomplished in a way so highly honorable to your industry, perseverance, pluck and organiza- tion, is highly appreciated here. Your system of management is worthy of imitation, and your ad- irers wil not be slow to follow an example which has resulted in such a triumph, which is 1he more honorable to your countrymen, manufacturers and all, because it was not until 1874 that long-range shooting was introduced into America, and Iam proud to remember that the stimulus which brought that branch of your manufacture so prominently forward then, tame from Ireland, ~ Still, I think the question between breech-loader and muzzle-loader, as a long-range arm, has yet to be decided. That your rifies are im- proved in precision, even wlihin the last year, is. apparent from the few misses (only three) this year as against twenty-two in 1676. The whole kingdom admirés the skill and endorance which carried our men go briliiantly through so trying an ordeal, and your British Tivals in the match admire your prowess a8 much asI de, Although I had uot the pleasure of being present on the occasion, I am sure from mny former experienve that the arrangements at Creedmoger, carried ent by my friends, Génera! Shaler, Colonel Wingate and others, were of a character to give tie most perfect satisfaction. Still, much as I admire your skill and yaloe your friendship, T wish you fo understand that we do not mean to ceake invading your hos- pitable shores until we bridg tome the Centennial trophy; or even then, for it is tne intention of -many of us to visit America more fre- quently than was the custom for idlers to do hereteforee We must Watch your progress and try to keep pace with you. Your friends here will remember the courtesy of the FoREST AND SrRHAM, Whose editor catered so liberally for their sport ‘out Weat’ in 1974, T have a scheme in my mind, which | may shortly bring te your no- tice, for the information of y.ur champion tesm, but I will reserve if for another occasion, Believe me, dear sir, your faithful and obligid ARTHUR B. LeEcH, DUBLIN, 49 Kutland Square, Oct. 19, 1877. . MAJOR LEECH’S SCHEME. 49 Rovrtanp Square, Dusit, ) 8 October 20, 1877, 5, My Dzar Srr—it is neeMless for me to repeat here my ad- miration of the great skill and endurance which brought to a success{ul termination, for America, the great match with the British Team for the Centennial ‘Lrophy, as I have written at length on the subject to the Forast anbd Srream, and toward the close of tbat letter I alluded to # matter, which I did not farther particularize, that 1 would shor ly have the pleasure of bringing to your noticefand as there is no reason why I should longer panse to open the subject for the consideration of your association, I shall now proceed to do so. By the rules of the Centennial Match, the winning team may select the range for the future competition of that trophy, the winners of which are the champion rifle shots of the world so long as they can hold the prize. The American success at Creedmoor has been so uniform hitherto as to cause it to be asserted that the range gives un- due alyantage to the American -Team, and that perhaps a change of venue might not be unacceptable to your cham- ions. Jt has occurred to me that some neutral pround, which before yentured to suggest, might be agreed upon for the next competition. 5 Again, the Irish and American match is one that, I have reason to believe, it is the wish of the Americans, as it cer- tainly is of the Ish, to perpetuate, and thus to still further indnee, as fur as rifle shooting intercourse cau, that kindly reciprocity of feeling so happily existing; and it is very grati- fying to feel that our united efforts to create good will are ful- ly acknowledged on both sides of the Atlantic. The great World’s Exhibition to take place at Paris in 1878, would seem to offer all the advantages of a neptral ground fer one or both of these competitions bel J£ my proposal is favorably received, and if your team de- cide on coming to Europe next year, I need not say what pleasure it would give us to welcome our American friends once more; and if Paris be.selected for the Centennial Match, J have no doubt that an Irish team would be certain to enter for it. That the French authorities would give us facilities for such a trial of skill I have reason to believe, and the terms being already setiled, we have but to adhere to the rules of the Gentennial Match, ; With kind regards to all my friends, believe me to remain, Yours very faithfully, Axrruur B. Lircu, Cox, SoizrMernosrn, Sec. N. R. A. of America, N. Y.. os Masor Luxnon.—We take the following from the White- hall Reotea : Probably no man in Dublin stauds more in that fierce light which beals upon a popular personage thin the Major. Not to know him would argue one’s-self unknown, This is the organizer of victory, the Carnot of the Rifle Match. It is not so much that he himself has shot as that he has been the cause of sliooting in others. He is the forester of the franestizeurs of Erin. Long before the Lords and Commons met at Wimbold'’s Dun, and while yet the Elclio Shield was a chimera careering througli space, the Major set himself Jike the Prussian strategists, to train in secret a force which should in lime go forth to conquer and surprise. He had but narrow means to work with, for the Irishmen legajized to have and use firearms are few, eyen among the better classes, and so they are likely to remain while the populace mukes so capital a shift with the shillelach or the section of Jimestone which serves as the wlitma ratio in the political or religious differences of the isle. Cribbed and confined as he was, the Major wrought wonders. His mexsures com- plete, he forthwith declared amicable war against the two Britons, and at the head of sight sharpshooters inyaded England. He was defeated in a pitched battle at Putney Heath, and this was but the first of a series of disasters. But he never lost heart; like another Arthur, sans lis Ex— calibur and his Tennyson, he “cheered his Table Round with large, divine and comfortable words,” and so screwed their courage fo the firing point that they again and again encountered Scot and Saxon till they marked at length the tallest score, and carried the troplty home to Erin.. The Major made his triumphal entry that day like a Coriolanus, and then set about the subjugation of the other hemi- sphere, But he was less successful in a Jand where one- third of the inhabitants are Majors ; at all events he won no ‘spoil from the Yankee. Butshe wrote a book, with an epi graph, intimating that his ambition as a promoter of rifle shooting ‘‘reached the sky.” and in other respects betraying a harmless vanity. However, 4 hireling on a Dublin news- paper was unmuzzled and set to bay the Major. He might as well have bayed the moon, for he never ruffled a feather of the serene complacency which marks every linecament of the genial, high-spirited and deservedly popular gentleman, whose heart is so much in his hobby that when that trans- lation which he hinted at in his volume takes place, it will not be his fanlt 1€ he does not get up a tir intercelestiale be- tween the shooting stars, with for team captains, say Ursa Major and himself, —The Volunteer Service Gazette is particularly interesting, as it contains quite a series of letters from Major Leech, Mr, Siamford, 8. Young and Mr. John Rigby, in regard to the American Centennial contest. Mr. Rigby’s letter is very manly, and to the point. He complains that the English Na- tional Rifle Association have not paid sufficient attention to new arms, ‘‘and that in endeavoring to reduce all rifle shooting toa dead level of eqnality, they were really banishing from the association its best friends, and gradually depriving its meetings of all attraction for men of scientific or inventive minds.” In regard to his own make of rifle, Mr, Rigby | writes as follows: , — i “r a Pia -- r - tl ws Four of the British used the Rigby rifle’ They loaded, as usual in this climate, without wiping between the shots, and FOREST AND STREAM. with ordinary lubrication. They averaged 1993 per man per day, and their best man 204 1-8, or slizhtly over the best of the Americans, The remaining four Britons used the Met- ford rifle, and, Tam informed, adopted a system of cleaning out between the shuts. They averaged 1914, and their best man’s figure was 194, When we examine the scores of the match itself, conclusions drawn from the practice days are modified. he firs day was fine, but bot. American aver- age, 2062; fonr Britieh with Rigby rifle, 2063; four British with Mefford rifle, 200%. The highest individual score (114) weuld have heen eredited to Mr. Milner, but that he placed bis second bull’s eye at 1,000 yards on the wrong target. Sir Henry Halford spoiled a fine seore by firing one shot without a bullet. Mr. Risby then goeg on to say, ‘That on the final day, though it was calmer, if was ten degrees hotter, and then that the Metford squad improved slightly, making an average of 2024, while the Rigby squad fell off to 201." Mr, Rigby con- cludes as follows: . We learn from this year’s experience that unless the rifle- men of Great Britain resolve 10 give more attention to lons- Tange shooling they must content themselyes with a second rate position, and acknowledge the supremacy of America, and this is by no means ro unimportant a matter ss many suppose. ‘The success achieved at Creedmoor his been mainly due to the Nalioval Rifle Association of America, ably sec- onded by the exertions of manufacturers of military arms, who desire to make use of the reputation-so gained in com- peting with Wovlish manufacturers for the supply of arms to foreizn governments. Mr. Young's communication is rather directed to the excel- lence of our American team shooting, which, as an art, the gentleman states has not been cultivated in England. Mr. Young makes an important point on ‘‘new blood,” and how we have been working bere to get the best and freshest men to the front: We thought the Yankee team that came to Wimbledon in 1875 most excellent, bat in their team of 1877 only one mem- ber of the 1875 team was good enough for a place. This mez blood, which we so much want, had displaced the guondam heroes. Major Leech’s letter is an excellent one, and we regret that want ef space prevents our publishing it in full. In speaking of the Spirit of the Times match, the Major writes: Tn this mateh all the members of the successful Americ+n team took part, as did the British team; there was no coach- ing allowed, and the gross score of our team was superior to the American team in that competition; therefore it is some- what premature to assume that our Rigby and Metford muzzle-loaders are not still equal to the Awerican breech- loaders in all circumstances of temperature and weather, although possibly at a disudvantage on the particular occasion of a taim day, with the thermometer at 100 degrees tn the shade. [The italics are our own. | In writing about team shooting, Major Leech says: A team to proceed to America should, if possible, practice together as a team for a considerable time previously, and for \his reason alone I am, as I have always been, an advocate for separate teams proceeding for Ireland, England and Scot- Jand, each representing its own country ; but when succes- ful, proud of being so on behalf of the United Kingdom. We have but few comments fo make on these letters, most important contributions as they are ‘to the hist®ry of rifle shooting. What we honestly believe is that, granting the su- perio:ity of our team Shooting, American breech-loading rifies aré better than English muzzle-loaders. If «ver the Enelish, Irish ur Scotch teams, individually or cofféctively, are to beat us, it will be when they introduce breech-loading guns as 20d or better than ours. There is no dilference between the rifle- men of the United Kingdom and our own as to skill. What shall we call it? Isit pig-headedness? No, let us say vather that conservatism, which makes HWnglishmen ad- here to something or other, which their common gense should have made them abandon long ago. It may be thought stupid on our part ‘‘to show where the whip is with whizh we may be scourged,” but we only repeat what is apparent to every rifluman in the United States—** That it is a question of guns and not of men.” —The Dublin Jrish Times, in an editorial commenting on the late International rifle match al Creedmoor, says: ‘* The men, with one exception, who most distinguished themselves, were Irishmen. Yet it is precisely these men who are de- barred irom taking part in the most important matches at Wimbledon. Worse atill, the National Rifle Association (British) seem to have made up iheir minds to utterly ignore both Ireland and Scotland; and even Sir Henry Haltord—in the course of & speech made at Delmonico’s, New York, in reply to the tuast of ‘he british litle ‘eam,’ which he so ably captained—expressed a strong desire that when next a rifle team from this country went across to Amer- ica to compete with our Yankee cousins, the Board of Direct- ors of the National Nitle Association of America could arrange so as to make that team the representative team ot Great Britain, and not accept additional teams irom Seotland and Treland. Anything more preposterous was surely never heard of. When the so-called International teim visits America the respective nationalities are conspicuously paraded, in order to shuw the closeness and harmony of union benween the three countries. When, however, the ecmpetitions take place in this country, and at Wimbledon, Irish riflemen are totally de- barred from competing for the most important prizes. Anomalies like these should not be allowed tu exist; the sub- ject of the rules of the so-called National Lifle Association (British) has engaged the attention of the Uouncil of the Irish Ritle Association, wlio, we expect, will regard the intezests of Trish riflemen.” —The Volunteer Service Gazette, which always writes moderately and sensibly in regard to rifle matters, has the following on the Laternational contest ; We do not intend now to reopen the arguments by which it was, eighteen months agn, sought to prove, on the one side, (hat this country ought fo be represented by three different teams, and on the other that We ought to try to geb the hest single team we could from the United Kingda mm, without caring what proportion of ils menihers came from Hagiand, aud what from Ireland cr Scutjaud, Noltler is if wort while to consider the ingenious argument bronght forward by some of onr American friends, that inasmuch as the great Snider match at Wimbledon between Hoglish, Irish and Scotch, used to be called br ourselves an*‘Tnternajonal ” matuh, that, therefore, in an International match in which a foreign country takes part, we ought still te preserve our natiouslities’” without regard to the ‘political’ unity of whiety those nationalities form part. Our only object at present is to urge: Npon all cowcerned the great désirabiliiy that the directors of the United Sates National Ritie Associution should take the matter seriously in hand, aod liy down, once for.all, the prin¢iple on which Tortign terms are atlmissible to shoot for the great Centennial Trophy in fofure years. We do not-for a moment deny that the question is nol & Very easy one, or thatif, seems to be complicated by the assertion whith ia vigorously made, that the directors are bound to admit sepa- rate teams from what we have called “sub-nationalities,” because they have once admitted them, Weare sure that the decis'on will be vare- Inlly considered, and that it will be seccepted withont d*mur, even if it should result in the suhstitution, aa far as we are coneerned over here, of two or three independent teams for one really national team. Whateyer may be said, a yery larve body amoug us, including English, Trish and Seotch, dislike intensely the idea of enutending against foreign cumpetitora sud against their own countrymen at the same time. An Boglishman views with yery different feelings a contest with the Irish or the Scotch—among ourselves, as it weve—and one in which aforelgn opponent is a'so ¢oncerned. We are conyinced that this view is Birengly held, and that, rightly or wrongly, it will always Militate ayalnst the formation at least of an "English’’ team for the Cenrenmial Match. The case is cilferent as rega ds oor Colonies, Theoretically, we shonld like to see Canada, Australia, etc., ranged pon our side in an Jnfterdational rifle match, but if is clearly pructi- cally impos-ible for any captain to get together a team which shall in- clude, besides oprown islande s, UAnadians and Australians, and we must be content at the hest to ask that the United Kingdom shou'd be represented, as a whole, and not in three parts. Af any rate, we hope “that the question will speedily be sattled, and that both the Ameéricars and ourselves may bein future spared the diMiculiies which arose in 1876. Kir.e Twist—/ditor Foresi and Streanu: I write to see if we young riflemen cannot gain some information about the twist of a hunting rifle? Cannot we have a discussion on that snbject from rifle makers? I am tired enough of the re- cuil theory [Amen]. Is it not enough to know that the: enn is bound to *‘kick,” any way you fix it? Pluase ‘give us a rest” on that, and have something new. The rifle makers, as far as I can find out, use a sharp twist, from an_18 to 80-inch twist (1 am speaking of breech-loaders now). Would also like the hest twist for a 40-cal 70 srs. Will the straight shell give less recoiland sameinitial velocity (or more) than the bottle-neck. Am partial to a 40x70 and explosive bul- let for large game, (deer | mean—we kaye no larger here). Those posted say the Frank Wesson twist is one turn in 18 inches; Remington, 1 in 20 and 22; Sharps 1 in 20; Ballard, 1 in 20 and 24; Maynard, 1 in 30. And vow will the rifle makers tell us what the best twist fora hunting rifle reaily is? Houszine Riis. A Rivrpe Gatupry is a Cuuron.—The ‘‘ Church of Christian Endeavor,” m Brooklyn, has, among ether mod— ern improvements, a shooting gallery where the brethren endeavor to hit the bull’s-eye. The Baptist Weekly hopes the pastor can say: ‘*The weapons of our warfare ure not carnal,” even if le does practice with pop-guns. sHaNaine Muzzrm-Loaprrs To Breron-Loapmrs.—I be- lieve the principal objection to breech-loading shot guns con- verted from muzzle-loaders is that, in enlarging the chambers to admit the cartridge, boring out tbe barrels cuts away so much metal as to greatly reduce their strength and render them uusafe for even moderate charges. For the interest of fellow sportsmen who would like to have muzzie-loaders changed to safe breechb-loaders, I wish to suggest to the gun- makers a plan which | am not aware has been before proposed and which 1 think would obviate the above named objection to the converted guns, It is to enlarge the breeches to the right size for shells by hearing the barrels at the breeches and expanding them on a mandrel. ‘This would leave them as strong as new, less the trifling decrease consequent on heating; and I am not sure there would be any diminution of strength it the work was done by 4 skillful mechanic. I think that by ‘*hammer hardening”. the barrels, where heated, their origi- na] tenacity would be restored, ‘The expansion would produce a slight external enlargement, detracting a little from the symmetry of the barrels, but this is no serious objection to the plan. | amnota gun maker, and jierhaps overlook faults in the plan that will be obvious to professionals. If any of your readers should givei’t a trial I hope he will communicate the result of his experiment through your columus. i. Ltochester, Oct., 1877. — ——__—__e so ____ WINCHESTER RIFLE—MODEL OF 1876 ALOUT THE ABSENCE OF THE SliDE, HgLENA, M. T., Oct. 18, 1877. WINCHESTER ARMS Co. : home time ago ] wrote you in regard to more powder im your gurg, Was pleased when I saw the model of 76; bought one; tried her, era chrisiened her ** Old Mortality No. 2° hey are “world heaters |? and no mistake, In viewiogihem with a Critic’s (ye: snd compming them with the mode! of 1978, the quesiiun suggesteddtself—" Why was the slide over the cpening omitted?” ‘he slide was considered by fun fanciers a great improvement and a very necessary one. Again, why was itomitted? There musibe some reason, Won't you answer through FOREST AND STREAM ? PRONTIERSMAN, New Haven, Conn., vei, 31, 1877. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM! Gentlemen—We jnclose a letter recolved to-day, which we answer aa requested through your columns. Vhe slide placed npon the Winches- ter guns, model 1873, was leit off in tbe mode) of 1876, as a niatter of safety and precaution. Of ine greet vumiber of people using our Arms Model, 1878, many are ignorant of the proper use of them, and always close the slide over the carcler-bivck mortise; and if they find & Gart- ridge with an imperfect head, and it blows tie head uf, the pas escapes into the breech and lock-wosk, thereby ecatising damage that would not occur if the cover was open. There are tiony Of ese curt- ridges in the market for all Onr guns, made expreerly for the purpose of injuring ourreputfation. Consequently, we heve to caution our ous- tomers against aby Cartridges nut of our Make, es we will not be respousible forany damage to the gun by any cartridge but of curuwn Tngke, Respectinily yours, WINCHESTER REPEATING ARus Co. (Swrenes), 276 Diagram Noah . FOREST:AND STREAM. DIAGRAMS FOR YACHT MODELS, ee hl Po rere pore Q iP) Rifts 22d load -wateriline _ Machting and Zoating. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK. — — Date. Boston, | New York. | Charleston Te H oM | a Mm 2 06 11 «(09 10 «20 2 64 Mid. 11 09 3 42 0 380 11 58 4 35 eS 0 24 5 29 2 08 HS ec! 6 23 aes) 2 04 T 15 Be sil 2 64 bes 06 11 09 10 20 BOATS AND YACHT BUILD- ING. By Navricus. DRAWING, MODEL-MAKING, ETO. There are other ways of ‘‘fairing” the linés and proving the correctness of our drawing, but, if four or more buttock lines are used, we may consider our work ‘‘fair,’’ and dispense with any further proof. In our drawing we have made the rabbet of keel the base for the body and sheer plans; but where there is much difference in the draught of water forward and aft, it is ‘customary to make the load water line the base. The water lines in our drawing are parallel with the load line and with one another; if there is much ‘drag” or difference in the draught of water forward and aft, the intermediate water lines are drawn at equal distances between the load water line and the rabbet of keel. As these papers are designedly elementary, we will con- fine our remarks to the method explained in the previous papers. Those who wish to pursue the fascinating study of designing are referred to the elaborate work of J. S$. Russell—The Modern System of Naval Architecture, price for- ty dollars; Rankine’s Ship-building, price forty dollars ; Fincham’s Outline of Ship-building, price fifteen dollars ; Marrett'’s Yachts and Yacht-building, price five dollars ; Bretts’ Notes en Yachts, price three dollars. Also Kemp’s new work on Yacht designing, price twenty-three dollars. The last mentioned work I have not seen, but from the reputation of the author, have no hes- itation in recommending it. After the drawing is completed, the designer may wish to make as model, and, as model making is a source of con- siderable amusement and pleasure, I will explain the method of making one from the drawing. Models are usually made to represent one-half of the proposed vessel, and may be made of pine or of alternate pieces of pine and mahogany. Cut pieces of board the length of the sheer plan, and as thick as the distance from cne water line to another, a piece is provided for each water line or other longitudinal division of the sheer plan. boards are found from the half breadth plan— the width of each water line at midships, giving fhe width to cut the pieces of board. Hach piece of board has a water line of the half breadth plan marked on it. Cut the several pieces to the outlines marked on them, pile them up on one another im their proper positions, work down the ridges with spoke-shave, gouges and rasp, and finish with sandpaper. Ifa fine finish is wanted, rub down with oil and pumice stone, varnish and polish. If the displacement of the model is required, the pieces of boards from the proposed load line down should be of the game width and length before cutting, thus forming, when piled together, a block. Weigh the block ' before cutting, and measure its length, width and depth—from which data the cubical contents can be calculated. After the modelis finished,re- weigh the part from the load water line down, and the difference between the two weighings gives The widths to cut the pieces of the data to compute the displacement to the load water line. If the wood used is of uniform den- sity, and the calculations made with care, the results are quite accurate. The following ex- ample which I have worked out will explain the method; Block to proposed load line measured, before cutting, 21.625 inches long, 2.9375 inches wide and 1.6875 inches deep. It weighed twenty- four ounces ; cutting reducedits weight to seven ounces, or seyen-twenty-fourths of its previous weight. The dimensions of the block, as given above, multiplied by twenty-four to give the di- mensions the full size of the proposed boat, would be 43.25 feet long, 5.875 feet wide, and 8.375 feet deep ; this reduced to cubic feet equals 875.5 cubic feet ; as cutting reduced the weight to seven-twenty-fourths of the whole block, we take seven-twenty-fourths of 875.5 cubic feet, which leaves two hundred and fifty cubic feet as the displacement of one-half the proposed boat. Multiplying by two for dis- placement of whole boat, we have five hundred cubic feet total displacement. Water weighs 62.5 pounds to the cubic foot; reducing our figures to tens, we have 15.6 tons displacement, The displacement—calculuted by Chapman’s rules, which are probably the most accurate known— is 14.9 tons. The above method is simple, easi— ly done and sufficiently accurate for small yes- sels. The position of the ‘‘centre of gravity of the displacement” longitudinally, can be found by balancing all that part of the model below the load water line, on a pencil or similar object. Thus far we have considered ‘thalf models” such as builders use; to make whole models ee mod- el yachts, the pieces of wood used are tWice the width of the half breadth plan, and have the water lines drawn on both sides of a central fon— gitudinal line. After the outside of the model is finished, the pieces are taken apart and the in- terior is cut out, leaving the rides any thickness the builder may fancy. Afterward put on a stem, stern post, keel and deck, gluing all together; polish and varnish. The “‘centre of effort’? of the xails should be at the * point velique, ’, which is found as follows: Step an upright mast at the centre of gravity of displacement, ballast the little vessel until the load line comes down - to the level of the water, tie a cord to the mast, and pull the model smartly through the water without jerking ; if the bow is depressed in the water, slip the cord lower down on the mast ; if the stern is depressed in the water, slip the cord higher up on the mast. Ex- periment until a point on the mast is found from which the model can be pulled smartly through the water without depressing either bow orstern. ‘This point is the ‘‘point velique.” If the mast ia at the ‘‘centre of lateral resistance,” the model can also be pulled sideways through the water without any tendency to turn around; if when pulled sideways either end of the boat turns around toward the experimenter—either more keel must be added to that end, or some cut off the other, until the resistance is equal on each side of the point from which the cord pulls. The centre of lateral resistance can be found by cutting a piece of sheet leadinto the exact size and shape of the outline of the model below the load water line, and balancing it on a pencil. The balancing point is thaton which the vessel turns when acted on by the sails and rudder; for conven- ience, we call this point the “centre of lateral resistance.” Properly speaking, it is the *‘cen- tre of the vertical longitudinal section immers- ed." The mode given for finding the centre in question is simple and sufficiently accurate for our purpose. The centre-of effort of the sails is the point where, if an imaginary line were drawn either horizontally or perpendiculary through it, the pressure of the wind on one side of the line would balance the pressure on the other, If the centre of effort of the sails is in the same vertical plane with the centre of later- al resistance of the hull—the vessel in sailing to windward will keep her course without any ten- dency to turn either way. . Cutts, of the Princeton team. Seine from placed kicks—Harvard, 5; Colum- ia. 0. er eases from straight kicks —Haryard, 1; Colum- ia, 0. Touch-down yielding goals—Harvard, 5; Co- lumbia, 0. Touch-down yielding missed goals—Harvard, 5; Columbia, 0. ‘ Perens for safety—Harvyard, 0; Colum- ia, 7. Fouls from throws—Haryard, 13; Columbia, 8. Tonch-downs by Holmes, 3; Latteaux, 2; Cush- ing, 2; ‘Lhayer, 1; Perry, 1. Kicked goals—Bacon, 1. Goals from placed kieks—Cushing, 4; Lat- teaux, I. ‘ Rushes by Haryard, 21; Columbia, 13. Scrimmages, 23. Field kicks, 31. OrickeT.—Lhe last game of the Manhatian Cricket Club last Tuesday was played with the disadvantage of a high wind and a soft gronnd. The contest resulted in a viclory for the married men by the following score : MARRIED. SINGLE, Love, b Hooper:..... 8 Scott, b Ifosford.... Hlosford, b Greig... .. 7 W Scott, b Love.... Tilly, b Scott........ 8 Oakly, b Hosford.... 8 Mackenzie, b Scoit...10 Low, b Greig...<... 6 Maken, b Hostord. . Legge, b ‘Pilly Reed, ¢ and b Love.. 6 4 Jenkins, b Tilly..... 8 6 5 3 3 Hineliff, b Hooper... 3 Greig, b Hosford.... ; Barelay, ¢ Scott, b Wyans, b Tilley..... 2 LEMLEIE Sn eae iet ae TOP Gs Chases eas ene 3 TW anes ac] Wa kere 44 2 lew Publications, Shooting and Vishing in the Rivers, Prairies and Backwoods of North America. By Qh. H, Reyoil. Wditor of the “Journal de Chas- sours.” Translated by ‘* The Chronicler.” London, Tinsley Bros., 1865. M. Reyoil, in his preface, gives the key note to his book in the following qnotalion ; “Sports- men’s stories are nof Gospel truth,’ which we think the American reader will consider an ap- propriate introduction, He tells us that he rosided in the United States from 1841 to 1849, during which time he hunted and fished from Maine to Florida, and from New York to the Rocky Mountains He consorted with Indians, trappers, squatters, whites and negroes, His Canadiaw Indians are described as being dressed in the skins of the buffalo and the peccary; he hunts in New Bruns- wick with Hsquimaux, and in Florida with Caribs; and they all are of the conyentional sort, picturesque and statuesque, using language the most poetical.™ As to the negroes, liis acquaintance wilh that race may be inferred by the following quotation from their speech, as used in describing the wild cat: “As greedy asa pawnbroker: as cunning as a briefiess barrister; as fierca asa a peceary, and as hard as a tortoise.” In the same way does M. Reyoildray his descriptions of white squatters and hunters from the depths of his inner consciousness. Among the new and wonderful things which this disciple of Saint Hubert,as M. Reyoil is fond of calling himself, saw amoug the Indians, was the sport of hawking, of which he partook with 277 the Blackfeet and Osages. Pew trayelersa have seen this, but it was reserved for M. Revoil “to participate in a kind of sport which (except in Holland and Scotland), is now quite extinct in Burope—haryking for herons.” ‘The description of the sport which follows might have been, per- haps was, taken from one of Sir Walter Scott’s romances. Another remarkable instance of good luck which befel M. Revoil was the shooting of three panthers in one day ‘in the forest’ which ex- tend along the Hrio railway.” With his usnal accuracy he deseribes the panther as about the size of a large fox, M. Revoilis somewhat yaguein his geography, which is unfortunate, as it may prevent other naturalists from profiting by his discoveries, For instance, at the foot of the ** Masseme Mountains in the steppes of the New World,”’ he found ostriches; and ina nole he adds that he saw in the possession of a New York natural- ist two ostriches which had been killed in Iowa; they were five feet in height, and had been sold for $200—which was certainly a large price for a sandhill crane. This, however, is not the only discovery of M. Reyoil in Zoology. He fiods the grizzly among the Alleshanies, and the roe- buck in Virginia. The caribou, he asserts, in hisown observation, to be the largest and most formidable of the deerof America ; and oue of the most ferocious and dangerous of the carniy- ora of the United States, he thinks, is the coyote or prairie wolf. The second yolume of M. Revoil’s book is de- yoted to the fishing of America, and here we meet with adyentures unparalleled in the pages of Fores anp STREAM. ’ Near Rochester, in company with a beautiful descendant of Amerigo Vespucci, he captured forty-five trout, of which eleven weighed from eight to nine pounds, three salmon and nineteen bass. In 1846, M. Revoil met at the Hagle Hotel in Chicago one Simon Bergeron, a Canadian with a nasal twang, who invited him to go to his sugar camp on the Rock River, near Peoria ; and here they killed in one day fifty-seven salmon, and a hundred and twenty-two tront. ‘This was done, however, with the help of Bergeron’s negroes, who hauled a seine. Many wonderful things were done in those days, but this was the great—- est haul of all. There are, also, thrilling adventures with sharks, astonishing alligator stories, and won- derful tales of the deyil-fish and the kraken ; but most of them seem tobe old acquaintances, and the impression with which one closes the book is, that it has been made up from various sporting works, and represents a diligent use o the scissors and paste pot, rather than the rod and the riile. Cc. ; Saat The Emigrant and Sportsman in Canada. By John J. Rowan, London, 1876. The principal object of this book seems to be to utlract immigration to the Dominion, and to warfimmigrants from going to the United States. Tt does not appear that Mr. Rowan ever was in our part of the Continent; he came from England a2 typical John Bull, full of the insular prejudices against Republies and Republicans, and returned home strong in the belief that the native born American is ‘a slight, sallow, lanky man, with poor muscular development, who comes of a stock that has-had servants to do its work—from Africa, from China, and from Ireland.” ‘The Canadian,” he says, ‘is robustandstrong, being sprung from a well-grown and muscular parent- age, he preseryes the type;” and he evidently is of the opinion that instead of Canada being ab- sorbed into the American Republie, it is the Do- minion that is toswallow up the United States. As to the American woman, he admits ‘‘ that she is pretty, but is old at thirty, and has only, or at most, two children.” Standing on the other side of the St. Lawrence, Mr. Rowan has made other yemarkable discoveries, historical and political, The territory of the United States has, he says, not been cleared and subdued by the Americans, but by Glinese arid Irish labor. He has also discovered that North America is too large to be under one government, and believes that it will be divided into many republics or kingdoms. Tt seems hardly worth while to notice such feeble attempts ab book making as these, bnt when Mr. Rowan turns to subjects which he understands, natural history and field sports, he ie really an agreeable and instructive writer. He well da scribes the Iauna of the several proyinces, and has evidently hunted and fished from Ontario to Cape Breton. He writes intelligently of moose, caribou and. bear hunting, and gives the best account we have met with of the duck shoot- ing of the Provinces, as well as the sport among the shore birds in simmer. Upon ang ling, Mr. Rowan writes well, but we do not agres with him in his estimate of the black bass and the muskalonge, which he will not include among game fish, Probably he knows nothing of them, or it may be that the fact of those fish being na— tiye Americans may haye weight in the insylar mind, Certainly if Mr. Rowan had eyer had a four-pound black bass on a light rod in » swilt current, or had tackled a fifteen pound muska- longe, he would haye written more respectfully of them. Tt has been said ‘that one touch of hature makes the whole world kin,” and most men are friendly by the river side ; bub our author, even on a salmon riyer, slill growls at the hated Yankees, and finds merit even in the mmlisquitoes, which he says prevent the Canadian lakes and rivers from being overrun by them. Mr. Rowan maiiitains that the angling in Canada ia the best in the world, and Lhat the Restigouche is the first of Canadian salmon rivers. He is, we think, the first writer who has noticed in a book, the peculiar sea trout of the Nouyelle and the Hscuminac, two beautiful little rivers which enter the Bay of Chaleurs opposite Dalhousie, which fish differ in color, siza and habits from those taken in other waters. We hayo no space left to notice in detail the directions to emigrants which appear to be sensible and practical, still warning the simple minded Hnglishman from the_ wiles of Brother Jonathan. C, Harper’s.—With the November number, Har- per’s coneludes its fifty-fifth volume. These yolumes form an exhanstless store-house of good things. History, biography, wit, literature, fic- tion, poetry, the scientific progress of the last quarter of a century, and a yariety of minor mis- cellany—all are here represented by matter of sterling worth. The current number is richly illustrated and fnll of entertaining reading. Mr. H. W. Eliott tells us much of yalue and interes, about the physical features of thefauna and people of Alaska. Then from that dreary waste we are transported to the strongly contrasted tropic lands of Western ‘Texas, where Mrs. Harriet Pres- cott Spofford finds a theme in the historically ro- mantic old town of San Antonio de Bexar. ‘Yachting on Blue Waters,” by Mr. T. R, War- ren, has the tru dash abont it. It is an exeel- lent treatment of an excellent subject. Mrs. Gen. Fremont begins what promises to bé a valuable series of autobiographical papers. Olive Logan has a paper on Houdin, '*The King of Conjurers,” whose exploits, even when explained, are mystifying. There are stories by B. EH. Hale, Mrs. C. V. Hamilton, Hénrietta Holdrich, Mr. Blackburn concludes ‘‘Hvema.” The poems are by Ellis Gray, Helen C. Conant, Kate Hillard, Philip Bourke Marston and Iannis R. Robinson, Seribner's.—The opening article this month is one of the sporting series. This time Mr. W McKay Laffon giyes a description of the “Canvas= back and Terrapin.’? Another out-of-doors pa- per is ‘A Bed of Boughs,” in which Mr. John Burroughs treats of tramping. Prank A. Stocl- ton has a paper on the Island of Nassau. Col. Waring begins a series of papers on the “Saddle- horse,” and Mrs. Herrick treats of ‘Bees.’ J, G. Stevens predicts the abandonment of ‘*Tha Erie Canal.” George M. Towle gives a sketch of Thiers; and those who are familiar with her portrait will be glad to learn something of tha “Countess of Potoka.” Idward Hggleston be- gins a serial story, ‘*‘ Roxy,” of which the scene is laid in the land of the Hoosier Schoolmaster; and readers of ‘t Lodusky” will find a cnrions counterpart of that character in Nancy Kirtley, one of the characters in “ Roxy.” Henry James, Jy., bas a story; Bret Harte a poem; ‘' His In- héritance”’ is continued, and there are a variety of other sketches, poems and stories. Appleton’s,—In the first ilustrated paper Mr. J. W. Marphy describes, in a pleasant way some ‘Simmer Ramblings in Washington Ter-; vitory.” The anthor finds abundant material in this almost ferra incognita and has combined, wilh graphic pictures of the great rivers, forests and snow clad monntains, much that will enlarge our knowledge of the great Northwest, and will prove of yalup tofuture tourists. We have not for a long time sven a more fascinating subject than that treated by Mr. EB. L, Bur- lingame, who, in his paper on “Dead Magazines,’ fittingly recalls the memory of the by-gone mag- azines of America. In short stories the number is Btrong. The sombre sketch, ‘* A Whip of Scor- pions,” by Edgar Faweett, contrasts with the brighter and highly edifying idyl ‘lixtra-Hazard- ous,” by Edward Bellamy, in which the tramp figures prominently and makes a most fayorable impression on the reader. ‘* The Game Inut Played " is a clayerly told poetical version of a clever trick, after the true orthodox order of the disguised prince wedding the hanghty but paci- fied princess. The serial, ‘By Celia’s Arbor,” ig continued ; ** Concerning Autumn” is by B. Fy De Costa, and “Down the Valja,” a bit of foreign travel by David Ker. There are a score of other good things, and the whole number is of excep- tional merit. Lippincott s opens with the concluding chapter of Lady Blanche Murphy’s ‘‘ Ohester and tha Dee,” in which the old Roman ruins of that his- toric locality are described and illustrated, ‘Then follows another illustrated paper on Baden and Allerheiligen, by T. Adolphus ‘Trollope. . These 215 Henry James, Jr., and ‘‘The Church of St. Sophia,’* by Hugh Crsig, give a foreizn tone to the magazine. **‘ The Doings and Gossip-on of Hired Girls,” is an amusing study of American rural life, which we commend to the perusal of the thousands of interested parties. Mrs. Davis concludes her story, “A Law Unto Herself,” and another one, **For Percival,” is begun. ‘The Flight of a Princess” is an historical sketch by W. A. Boille-Grohman. Will Wallace Harney hasa sketch, ‘‘A Kentucky Duel;” and C. Rosell Wonstates a poem, ‘“Soen Dura,” from the Swedish. There are other poems and stories. The Monthly Gossip discusses a variety of timely topics, and the Library Reviews close the num- ber. J 2 ; - —The stove dealers ought to fetch out a Creed- moor range for this winter’s market. —‘* What did you get??? asked a wife of her husband, ou his return from a hunting execur- sion of seyeral days’ duration. ‘*I got back!’ he sententiously replied. Tiffany & Co., Silversmiths, Jew- elers, and Importers, have always a large* stock of silver articles for prizes for shooting, yachting, racing and other sports, and on request they prepare special designs for similar purposes. Their Timing -Watches ele guaranteed for accuracy, and are now very generally used for sport- ing and scientific requirements. TIFFANY & CO. are also the .agents i America for Messrs Parez, Pamirrz & Co., of Geneva, of whose celebrated watches they have a full Their stock of Diamonds and other Precious Stones, line. General Jewelry, Artistic Bronzes and Pottery, Electro-Plate and Sterl- ing Silverware for Household use, fine Stationery and Brie-a-brac, is the largest in the world, and the pub lic are invited to visit their estab- lishment withont fee'ing the slightest Union obligation to purshase. Square, New York. Zufitors. Piper Heidsieck PIPER “SEC.” articles, with ‘london at Midsummer,” by dlew Advertisements, FANCY CARDS, snowflake, damask, etc.. no 2 alike, with name, 10c. Nessau Card Co., Oct25 136 yA Nassau, New York. English sporting Gunpowder. CURTIS & HARVEY'S DIAMOND GRAIN. Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Superior Rifle, Enfleld Rifle, and Col, Hawker’s Duckmg. W. STITT, %1 Cedar street, N.Y. Agent for the United States, AME LAWS—New York, New Jersey, Penna., D.laware aud Marylanii. Pocket edition. Con- tains useful information for sportsmen. Sent by mail upon receipt of price—%5 cents. EH, F. VAN ZANDT, No, 200 Waluut Place, Phila. ‘ Big Bonanzas for ajl agents. THE SOUTHERN AGENTS’ MANUAL, Atlan.a, Ga., describes impaitiaidly the goods, efc., of ali best ayents’ houses in the Unit- +d States. Scores of rare offers monthly. Agents choose from hundreis. On trial (to agents or those desiring agencies only) three Inonths for three cents to pay postage. Noy 1 4t Sportsmen, Attention! KEEP YOUR FEET DRY. e-. Thy Allie EX. a mL 2 Del, i ea Hi wll be : | i rim WAT ast WY it ” * peviniult aWdrucd uy —curennian whi Commission, Philadelphia, 1576, for Alligator Water- prouf Buots and Shoes, Goods sent to all parts of the UT. §., (. 0. D. Calaiogues containin, fall instructions for self- measurement seni fee uo. application. 503 Broadway, New York. Tne vuy ERE Ags: 7 SHOT, $2.50 at MAKS1T HRs, 125 Nassan street, New York, avd 55 Court street, Brookiya. Er» bb ATinAciluns. CVER HALF A MILLION DISTRIBUTED. Louisiana State Lottery Co. This institution was regularly incorported by the Legislature of the stat-, for Educat.oual and Chari- sable purposes, in 1868, with «a Gaprtal of $1,000,000, t) which if hus since added a reserve fund of £350,000. its Grand Single Number ttrawings wiil take place monthly, Jt never seulesx or postpones. Look at the fullowmg Distributou: GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT, during which will take place the Extraordinary Seml-Annual Drawing, at New Orlesns, Tuesday, Decrinber-11, under the persunal supervision aud management of Gen. G. T. BEAUREGARD, of Louisiana. ard Gevw. JUBAL A. EanbLyY, of Virginia. CAPITAL PRiZE, $100,000, t]"Notice—tTickets are Ten Doilurs only. Hulves, $5. Quartérs, $2.50. Highths. $1.25 LIST OF PKIZES. ' 1 CAPITAL Ps!IZE OF $100,000....... $100,000 1 GRAND PRIZE OF BO,VOU...e.0ee 50,0UU 1 GRAND PR ZE OF 20,000.,...... 20,000 2 Li RGE PRIZES UF 10,000. ....... 34),000 4 LAKGE PRIZES OF 5 000... 2.28 2,000 2) PRIZES UF 1,000,....... 20,000 ‘edd 600 ....... 25,000 no of Daw alee 80,000 200; sf . 'WWeesesses 40000 60 . 100, ieee 20,000 4000 Tie Ae os 100,000 Frizes of $z 0 veweens 20.000 10) Approximjiou 10) do do 100_. «eee ee LOAN) 100 do do TD. s0s seeee. 7,000 i1,-79 Pr’zes, amonuting to...... Pudseined ee $522,500 Gen. G. T. BEAUREGARD, of La) Ger, JUBAL A. EARLY, of Va. } ‘rite for Circulars or send orders to M. A. DAUPHIN, P. O. Box 692, New Orleans, Isa Or to B. FRANKMOORE & SON 3 7 Broadway, New York. MONTHLY J RAWING. Tuesday, January Sth, i873. Cap:tal Prizes, $30,0U.. Tickets, $2each. Halves, $1, Com IOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., 40 Beaver struet, New York, and 44 St. Sacrament s'reet, Montreal, Octit GENERAL AGENTS. IS & HARVEY sand DUPONT @UN- RTS POWDER at QARST RRS 4 sau street, New York, an 125 Nas 4 Brooklyn,’ LEY'’3s SHELLS, WADS and CAPS at MARSTERS, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklyn. Animal Portraiture. ‘4 125 Nassau street, Gentlemen desirous of having their Horses and Dogs painted will #6 gu*ranteed an authentic and perfeot likeness. Reference to editor of this paper, bourt siret, | E, SANGUINETTE, P. O. Box 8,000, N, ¥: 2 : @ctis tf A stylish, handsome Coat. end the cheapest. First-class in every particular, Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take ont, so that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace Smith, E-q., saves: “ It is 1 y idea of a shouting coat have none other.”) Prive for Goat, $25; Vest, $6.50, - I have worn them for seyeial yeas, and would Also the best brown cordmroy pants at $10 per pair. I make only the one grade, as the-cheapest goods do not turn briais and Wiil not give satisfaction. Also, in addition to the aboye, I am making a Waterp-oof Canvas Suit, Velveteen ; goods, not stiff and hard, eg pore and pleasant to wear; yusranteed to turn wuter. Oat, $6.50, who have seen it say it is The Best Yet. cut same style as the Sportsmen For ful Suit, $1400. I aiso make the Sleeveless Coat; Vesc with sleeves if desired.; Rules for measurement und Sumples sent upon application, For Sale in New York by H. ©. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt St., N. Y., F. L. Sheldon, RATIWAY, N. J. THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS, : Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments, All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES, Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N. Y. City. SHONINGER ORGANS. FPRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best Instruments. Their comparative excellence is recoguized by the Judges in their Report, from which the following is an extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN CQLS exhibit as the best Instruments at a price rendering them pussible to 4 large Class of purchasers, hayimg acom dination ef Reeds aod Belis, producing nuvel and pleasing effects, coutaining many desirable improve. Meuts, Wulstaud longer in dry or damp climate, .ese Hable to get oft of order, all the boards b-ing made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them to either -hrink, swell or split.” THE ONL‘ ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. This Medal and Award was granted after the most Severe competition of the best makers, before one o° the most competent juries ever assembled. New styles ard prices just issued, which are in ac cordance with our rule, the BEST ORGANS fv: the least money. We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents, Illustrated Catalognes mailed, postpaid, upoa ap plication to B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO., 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, NEW WaAaVEN, CONN HELLS LOADED FOK PARTRIDGE, QUAIL WOODCOCK aud SNIPE $ per bandred, at MARSTERS, 125 Nassau stieet, New York, ard 55 Court street, Brooklyn. , Sportsmen's Routes. A BUFFALO HUNT —ON THE— Atchison, Topeka and Santa F Railway. THE NEW ROUTE FOR KANSAS & COLORADO SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SPORTSMEN. For maps, tickets, and gen’! information, apply to L. H. NUTTING, Gen’l Eastern Agent, v34 Broadway, New York. T. J. ANDERSCN, Gen’l Pass. Agent, W. F. WHITE, Gen'l Ticket Agent, Topeka Kanra. Bee SIG eae SHOT-GUNS, $2.50 at 125 Nassau street, New York, and 65 Court stree ? Brooklyn, 5 h | Near Murray 8t. Fishing Tackle, .~ B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse ana Aquarium Cement, and Gealer in Fish Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, and aquaria stock of all deserip- tions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Houses, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail, : Nos. 11} to 18 COLLEGE PLACE, ew York, N. ¥, H.L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MATNE, Manufacturer of every yarlety of FINE RODS tor SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Tront Rods, full mounted, $30, foriner.y 450; oilier Tods in proportion, Every kod bearing my uame is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounteud with my © patent waterproof f-rinle,’ aud warranted against lmper- fections in material and workotanuship. - Any style of finish +:e¢xagona) or ronnd, a8 may be desired. Rods of Greenbeart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE 10 ORDER, Iwas awarded a MulAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial! for my Split Bamboo Rods, Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and ‘iront fishing, The lightest, strongest, and handsomest Reels ever made. Full ine of FISHING TACKLE always on hand, Send for cirenlar and price list. je7 ; DINCEE SCRIBNER, Manufacturer of gelmonand Trout Rods, Salmon and Trout Files Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gaffs, ete, Best Greenheart Rods at $9, $11 and $13 each. Waterloo Street, St. Johns, N. B. Ay126m ; The Ludlow Trout Co. Will this year take from one to two million brook trout eggs (ready for shipment from Noy. 10 to Dec. 20) at lowest prices. Send for price list. Addxess B. FREEBURG, Supzrmrenpenr, Aug2?3 3m Ludlow, McKean County, Pa, COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. J.B. CROOK & CO., LOISHING TACKLE. 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reduction. Greenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $15 to $30, Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12, : Everything else in proportion, Goods sent C. O, D. to all parts of the United States and Canadas. Lessons in Fly Tying. I will guarantee to teach any gentleman the art of dressing fllesin a few lessons. Address JOHN HAILY, 320 Henry Street, New York City. Flies tled to order from any pattern. > Novs tf REECH-LOADING IMPLEMENTS, at ? MARKSTERS, 125 Nassau street. New York, snd 63 Court street — CH OL ee LE: EVER, MAKERS OF FINE GUNS. ' CATALOGUES SENT ON APPLICATION. SYRACUSE, N. Y. The Hennel. The Zennel. For Sule, Hotels and Resorts for Sportsmen. OR YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM the choicest breeds. nquire of M. P. MocKOON, dec2s-1y Franklin, Del.Co., N. ¥. eon SALE—Fox hounds, No. 1 stock; very fast aad strong-scel\ted ; some one year old and some pups. L. M. WOODEN, Rochester, N. Y. Aug tf & BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER! FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pest. My be used with entire safety. Contents of a package sufficient to md half a dozen large dogs of the vermin. * NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT THE FLEA KILLER. Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of prices Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, jy19 it 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORK, . SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES, Twenty-one Gold, Silver end Bronze Medals awarded, including Medal of English Kennel Club, and of Westminster Kenpel Club, New York, None aie genuine unless so stamped, . F. 0. de LUZE, 18 South William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent. For sale in cases of 112 lbs. Special terms to dealers, CHAMPION LARK © iN THE stupD Orange and white, by Brooks’ Phil, out of Ray- mind's Dido. Perfect specimen of English setter. First prize in N. Y. Bench Shew for Engiish setters in largest class ever shown in !he country, beating Morford’s Bruce and Nip and Tuck. who beat both Paris and Leicester. For terms apply to E. 8. WANMACHER, Hohokus, N. J. Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon te Bogs. This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on doge or Any other animals, or money returned. It is put up in patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facitilates jts use. Simple and efficacious, Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS. A CERTAIN REMEDY. - Put up in boxes containidg a dozen powders, with full directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by mail. Both the above are recummended by Kob anp @0N _ Bd FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON. oct 12 102 NASSAU STREET. MARSTERS’ : IMPROVED Horn Dog Whisile. Cannot be Lost from the Coat. 4 LwaYsS IN THE SAME PLACE WHEN - WANTED. Sample by mail, 50 cents. Trade supplied, J. F. MARSTERS,.125 Nassau Sz., N. Y., AND E 55 COURT STREKT, BROOKLYN, Octtt 52 H ORTICULTURAL HALL, PHILADELPHIA, Grand National Dog Show, Given under the patrourge of many prominent “gentlemen of Philadelphis, This grand exhibition commences on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1877, AND CONTINUES FIVE DAYS, OVER $1,300 IN SOLID SILVER WARE, of beautiful and appiopriate des,gus. wiil be given as prizes to every kn wn breed wf degs. In addition to the rez ular pr.zes & luarze nomber of VALUABLE SPECIAL PRIZES have already been offered by leading merchants of Philadelphia. : For fu(l particulars, address THATCHER GOD- DARD) Manacer, Horticuiturai Hail, Bruad sah oa, Novys lt EEEBEINGA BHENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprirtror, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Doys Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle hounds, ‘*Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, #35. See English K, C. 8. B., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celenrated *‘Hamlei,” No. 836, This dog “Sancho” has won seven prizes—four in Hugland: first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here. OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies ont of my bine belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are biack and white. Tworf them are black. white and tan, and are almost perfect images of thetir sire. For particulars, address L. F, WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. je28 tf DOES. DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, No. 1465 West Thi tieth street, New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission, ‘Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases, Ag 2tf OR SALE.—Fiist class retriever on land and water. Spleniid ducking dog. Sold for want ofuse, Address, JAMES CUOK, Rouse’s Pojrt, N Ve - Oct 25 3t OR SALE—FULL-BLOODED IRISH SETTER pups, Over thiee mouths old; sire Don, import- éd from Ireland, December, 1873, by (. H. Turner, Sec, National Kennel; dam, Countess, by Rodman’s Dash. Two Gorden setter bitches, four months old, out of the best dog an bitch in this country in the fi-ld, One Gordon biten, 18 months old; price $35, Full pedigree gven with dogs. H. B. VONDER- SMITH, Lancaster, Pa. Oct26 t£ Fee Trish and native seiters, dogs and bitches of allages, broken and unbruken, address E. J, ROBBINS. Wethersfield, Conn. Oct25 XTRA fine red Irish setter pups for sale—four dogs snd two bit hes, ont of my bitch Flirt, by Wadsworth’s Scout, he by imported Plonket, out of Dr. Goldsmith’s Carrie. Flirt is dark red and a superior field performer For full pariiculars and prite, address C. L. PALMER, Port Henry, 4c Y. ovs 3t FINCK, 150 Essex street (uear Stanton), e New York, has again received and has for sale the tinest aud best St. Bernard, genuine, fuil- blooded dogs. They are the most powerful in this comntry ; one only six weeks old Wull be sold cheap. Novs it OR SALE—Splendid bleck spaniel ; three months old and blavk as a coal. From fine stock, Price $15. Address JAMES COOK, Rouse’s Point, N. Y. Nov 1t OR SALE—Blue-hlooded native setter dog Ned : Forrest, out of McGillen’s imp, Fannie, by Con- lin’s Mack; four yenrs old, liver and white; large and fine looking; broken on woodeock, quail and partridge; beautifu! retriever from Jand water; mild and staunch. Price $50 (no exchange); soli for no-fault; no further ne fer him; tine bargain, Address FORREST, Box 415, Peekskill, N. = a r ovs 1t OR SALE—Trish setter dog, thiee years old. Color, orange and white; perfectly broksn. For further particulars address GUNNER, P. O. Box 9, Brockton, Mass. ANTEHD.—A fir-f-class piriridge dog, must be under tive years of age; Erhan Al‘en stock preferred; must show dog m field. Arddress J. L. WOODBRIDGE, box 208, North Maachester, RE \- NOV OR SALE—One pair yainable setters for sale. Por part.coars, address, k. L. GRAVES, San- derland, Vt. Novs 3t a OR SALE.—Genuine Pug Pups, three montha F old. Address H. P. INGALLS, ees ie oy Zoologival Garden, Cincinnati, O. HOROUGHBRED FOR SALE—Red Irish setter Gelert, three years old, thoroughly broken to field work. sired by Mark, who was imported in 1869 from Lord Lurgan’s kennel, Ireland,the owner of Master McGrath. His motheris Queen, out of im- ported bitch Nell, by imported dog. ‘Training and stock guaranteed. "© Address, JAS. F. DUNCAN, Messrs. Lahey & Dubord 110 Grand 8t,, Ber ee v Nietropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C; Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mb, R. B, Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N.Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway hetween the Capitol and the White House, and the most convenient location in the city, Tt hag beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughont. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, sud charges moderate, R. B. COLEMAN & CO. Duck Shooting. SH:NNECOCK BAY-—THE BEST SHOOTING GROUNDS NEAR NEW YORK CITY. The Bay View Honse i; the largest and hest lo- eated honse on the bay, heing centra) close by the Water, and commanding a view of the shorting grounds, .Experienced guides, with boats, batteaus, decoys, ete.,in aitendance. A gr at amount af duck feed in the bay, and more ducks this Season than for years before. Address O. WILCOX, Good Ground P. O., Long Island. HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, is nearer New York City than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Is as near, and has as good-shout- | Ing greunds, and as experience: attendants (with live geese and other decevs, batteries, etc., ulways ov haud); nearer the station; the Isrgest and the best Kept house in the hay. L. I. RR: to Atlauticvilie station, Fare, $2. Stage meets all trains. W. F HaALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. Attanticville, L. I,, Oct, 20, 1877, Oct25 O SFORTSMEN—Wm. Squires, Bine Point, begs to inform sporting gentlemen that he has good accommodation. Qailare p entiful,the young bay hirds are now Coming in, and everything hids far for an é€xcellent season. Address WM.-SQUIRES, Blue Point, Southside, L.T. Noyl Wild Fowl Shooting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSH OR SPORTSMEN’S RE- TREAT, SHINNELOCK BAY, L, L, By a practical gunner and an old bayman. Has always On land the best of boats, batteries, etc., with the largest rig of trained wild-geese decoys on the coast. Special attention given by himself to his snests, and satisfaction glarantéed. Address WM N. LANE, Good Ground, L, I. ~ Novs ti PORTSMEN accommodated with board and out- J fit for guoning at residence of B. F. Squires, on shore of Shinnecock Bay, midway between Quoqne and Lighthhouse. Most of tke battery shooting in bay, Rampasture and Fine-neck points, witiin oue mile and in pla view of horse, Two flocks of decoy wild geese at command.’ Partridge, quail ana Tabbits near, “Sport good in fall and spring. Terms moderate, B. F. SQUIRES, Aclanticville, a JE, a ovs 1t og ges AND KIFLES LOANED at MARSTER'S, 125 Nassau street, New York, and 65 Court street, Brouklyn. AG anted. Wy eee inventions secured for $2 (better thau Caveat). Send REDMOND, Rociieste:. N. Y., $1 aud see, Ovt25 2 ANTED.—Evcrybody -to subscribe to the Southern Poultry Journal, a handsomely il lustrated monthly magazine, deyoted to Pouliry, Pet Stock aud general spe-ting malters. Only $2 per year, post-paid. Sample copies 20 cents. Corres- pondence solicited for the various departmerts of the Journal, on ali subjects of interest relating thereto. Secretaries of gun and sportiug clubs are requested to favor us with notes of their movements, etc. Addre:s E. B. HARTWELL, Publisher, P. 0, Box 69, Louisville, Ky. ANTED—A cocker, or other spaniel Sthat will bark freely on striking trail of bird, follow up andremain by the bird, barking all the time. Address A. G dr., Kingston, Pa. Novl 3t Ws PED.—Tne advertiser would buy at moder- ate price one or two red Irish pups of undoubt- Aduress, F., this ed pedigree; abouta year old. Novil office. ATED ative moose and deer to stock 4 park. Addiess, stating terms and full particulars 8, Box 77, Station D, New York. for Sale, SECOND HAND ATE RITZMANN’S. A.W. & C, Scott & fon §-tore ; Remington 12-bore breech-losders; 3180 several very fine muzzle-loaders at- lowest fignres. Catl and examine at C, L. KT Z- MAN'S, 943 Broadway, Noyl 46 | Knives elastic, self-adjusting, Noys it | ‘Brook Trout Eggs For Sale, QESON PANDA very fine Tolley breech \ loauer, With lwo sets of burrels fitted to same stock; One psir 10 bore Daninscus and veiy ¢clo-e shoorng, other pair laminated steel and eylinder bore; weight, 9 Ibs. and 93 lbs. This gun was mae to order for the owner, and is very superior im everv respect. Gan be examined at vun store of eet C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N. Y. NeVrl 5 The Proprietors of Trout tiruve Fysh Ponds are takitg greaf cure 10 breed frow their largest and bess two aud three year old truut. Every puckuge of eggs guaranteed perfect. Fry yearlings and older trout in their season. Send for price jist to i J. B. EDDY, Randolph, Catt. Co., N. Y. Oetli NARTRIDGE BaGs, $1°5; GAME BaGs, $1; J POWDER FLASKS, °5*; SH'-T FOUCHES. Ti¢., ab MARSTERS, 125 Na-siu street, New York, and 55 Couit sheet, Brook'yn. | Ba balla Ue bn Saas PAKK ASsOCIATION. Oné@ share in above association for sale ata very low price. The best Game Preserves in America. Trout, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing Address SPORT, this office, Teb22.tf ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bought, sold aid exchanged. CO, S. PECK, 8 West Twe:.ty- iifth street, New York. Sepi27 ly Ho# SALE.—One pair Enelish Fullow Pecr, three months old, Aress H. P INGALLS, Super- lntendent Zoologica Garden, Cincinnati, O. Nove4t JR SALE—A Gentleman’s Shioitng Box com- plete (ocate! within 135 miles of New Yor), comprising 42 avres of Jand, a néwh use fully iur. uished, barn, wagon house, farmer’s-honse, 4. .- house, dog kentiels, u-Nnery, ete. Situated on the shore of a beautiful lake, aboundirg in biack bass, perch, ec, Ruif-d pr use, woodcock and deer im- mediat 1; around the yreunds. Horse, cow, hunt- fig -agon, buckboard, finé harness (doubie and single), farm tools, boats, ete. Also two fine setter dogs and two fir t-cla 8 cocker spaniels ; thoronghly broken. All for tale for $5,001 cash, as the owner is oing West permanently, — ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZooLoGIGAL GARDENS FOR WEEK END- ING WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 1877.—Three ring doves, Turtur risortus, pre— Sented; one kangaroo vat, Hypsiprymnus rufescens, horn in garden; three common marmosets, Hapale jacehus, purchased, A. E. Brown, Gen’l Supt. ——>—+4+ —__ —Holabird, the shooting suit man, of well-known fame, writes us that, notwithstanding the great competition in bus ness, he is still as busy as possible. i — Ghe Ripe —j— — Merrie or Tue Narionat, Rite Assocrarien. —The Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association held a meeting on Tuesday last, J udge Stanton the President, in the chair. Treasurer Wylie showed the receipts forthe past month to have been $3,480 61; expenditures, $3,329 18; balance on hand, $160 22. Col. Ward, on behalf of the Prize Committee, submitted designs for atrophy to be presehted to the Winning team in the Inter-State Long Range Match last Fall, together with a gold badge for each meuber of the Winning team. The design for the team trophy répresents a large and handsome silverurn. Col. Wingate, in behalf of the Range Committee made a report in which grave charges were preferred against the action of Gen, Millen, at the range ona certain occasion, and a statement denying the charges was read by Gen. Millen. The matter was then laid on the table until the next regular meeting of the board. Gol. Gildersleeye, on behalf of the Committee on ‘* Alias ” Names, offered a resolution abrogating the privilege to competitors in rifle matches at Creedmoor, of using assumed names in matches. The motion was adopted. The report of the Committee on the American team of 1877 in fa- vor of paying each member of that team$200,in accordance With the resolution passed last spring, guaranteeing each member of the team that amount to defray expenses, was adopted. Gen Woodward, the executive officer in the late Fall meeting, pre- sented « voluminous report, in which it was shown that the receipts from all sources at the meeting amounted to $9,502 45 He recommended that in future -prize meetings all matches should be limited to seven shots, each shot to be fired With- in one Minute, and that ‘‘ties” should be shot off between competitors for first prizes. A motion to increase the Salar of the Assistant Secretary was referred to the Secretary, and a similar motion reducing the salary of the Superintendent of the range was referred to the Range Committee, Massacnuserrs— Worcester,—On Friday last a match was shot at the Greenwood, Range for a prize of a heavy gold badge, presented by N. Washburn, Hsq. Distances, 800 and 900 yards. Fifteen shots at each range. Heayy storm pre- vented the whole match being shot. The following are the scores: = i Wesson, Wesson rifle. . N Washburn, : seresue7as OC White, Wesson TUNG cs. 2s66 *. te GL Rize, oa .- -.67 GJ Rugg, Checths :..67 § Clark, eG be Boston.—The fourth contest in the third match of the fall programme of the Massachusetts Rifle Association took place at Walnut Hill last week. The scores made at 300 600 and 1,000 yards respectively were as follows : ; W BH Jackson....,...-. aaadw reas bre 47 3 M Poland....... Sa Tk Ete Bee ec 43 n ae DV GTILVISS preigee piticnl dit erale tae asLoleble cela 30 44 38 112 MAUVE Esa on) CONT Stele iste cy Ao Pees anewed 33 46 29 108 DS Kiclewiondy soeniny stvesdvelaa ela y « sesso 44 26 104 Ata friendly competition between the Attleboro’ and Wal- pole rile clabs, the Walpole team won by 130 points. Boston, Saturday, Nov. 10.—A match took place at the Walpole range, in Walpole, between the Walpole and Massa- chusetts Rifle Associations. The weather was bad with strong head wind from the East, and, in the latter part of the con- test, rain. At the 800 yard range the Massachusetts led their opponents 26 points, but at the 900 and 1,000 yard ranses the Walpoles took a lead, and eventualty won by two poiats The highest score at the three ranges was made by A. P. Clark— 201. The shooting by both clubs was good, considering the weather. Jollowing is the score : WALPOLE TEAM, MASSACHUSETTS TEAM, T Ii Gray. ATH Hebbard, 3585445554556 4 466 5455653545545 5 4-69 455545555534 5 5 5—70 So54444545444 5 565 645455%354055 844-65 $435535555445 45 65 BOURDAIN, Sess cee gens BOL Total......-0.. pea igo N Washburn, J Wemyes. 65555544545 446 5—70 4554554555 55 5 4555443554456 5 5-68 454354944ap en ooh 6254544354554 5 4-H2 5552434553535 44 62 MUGHAL des secenee cesekeerg, OU GRAN aaa bs yee 3 90100 RS Gray, A P lark, 5655555655553 445—71 54255495 5 — 85 454344335645 4 5—60 Dems me nace nase 4555354325465 5 6 5-65 SO4402444654 4 4 5—57 Total Sorestskateath evened aloe Tofaleey spi. wees aeeysls seev ees] Oh H P Blake, . WH Jackson, 4455323544443 2R 4 59 BbS5h5555345 5 4534444543353 5 4-07 25SSSbRdeae REE b4453553555464 4 65 £2354355552953 5 5—ag Mopar nn becca oan aceretid! Total Chev eer err ansperewey ees l DL FOREST AND STREAM. a. J H Mann. E M Law. 5054345543455 5 5—62 6554545544545 5 6—70 6450345552356 35 5—59 6045405484634 8 4—53 08444430032545 5—46 2203350550305 5 0—3s VOT) saaes cay sn vice wepan aden of OL Ly Ma) m:® ee, age renee Sen ap poe bef Grand totals. .esessese2..-937 Grand totals..........,..-936 After the shooting the contestants were thé guests of W. H, Pray, of the firm of John H. Pray & Sons, Boston, where a collation was partaken of and remarks made by Col. Steven- son, Uol. Moore, H. T. Rockwell, H. S. Pierce, N. T. Wash- burn, W. H. Jackson and others. A match is proposed be- tween the Suffolk and Middlesex members of the Massachu- setts team. OrrEepmoor, ov. ‘7.—The fifth competition fora Ballard mid-range. The match was open to all.comers. Distance, 200 yards; fifteen shots, without cleaning and without sighting shots; position, standing. Any rifle was allowed. There Were sixteen entries. The match was contested ‘with great spirit. The day was very favorable, being moderately warm, with not enough wind to render the shooting difficult. Following are the total scores : WOM BATTOWS ei comes paves pusraecOs el EH TeaCklOs. tases cctehtre cea 5T PH Holton. soo ica ens sean --62 S Sarpent.......... AE RAT | io HMSO WIS cece sure nemrernet se sly SIND AVVO pe ose aaieme dee sa seem meek J FiRathyen.... ccc seescs cnn Sreon. nek WNLCHHEIO sccense ene heed tans 53 Wim Robertson.......... oo os GU CE TYUslow......pcoscenceneee ees 49 ONGA7CTH EL ees eee a ate A Anderson... 0422... 22-25. 49 Farrow took the rifle and one-fourth of the entrance money, and Holton and Lewis one-sixth and one-twelfth of the en- trance money respectively. John Cavanagh, after making 16 points, was disqualified by firing on the wrong target, and C. H. Johr retired after making 12°points. The great number of persons visiting Creedmoor during the past summer has determined the building of a new hotel, which will stand on the grounds of the National Rifle Associa- tion, just to the left of the entrance. It will accommodate fifty persons, and is designed to meet the wants of riflemen and teams from @ distance. Building preparations have already commenced. Vou. 8.—Creedmoor was jolly to-day, and had put in its best appearance. Streamers floated from every mast. The hotel in the place was gayly decorated with flags and trim- med with wreaths of -holly and pine branches. ‘The markers and assistants wore their Sunday clothes. ‘Che National Rifle Association had given them a holiday and permission to shoot a rifle match, while the patrons of the range had sup- plied the prizes. There were thirty-four riflemen who, under the title of the ‘‘Creedmoor Guard,” marched in a ‘fcolumn of fours” to the 200-yards firing-point at 2 P. a1. Each competitor was allowed 10 shots, and a prize was to be awarded to every man. The wind blew a gale from the east, and played havoc with the scorés, although some were very fair. Following is the list : Charles ROS. 22, seeneeesesaenss 26 J ROMY. ..0ccecnc--epsctacerenss 16 AO UIACH Gc ces esleswee) asacmels a 26 WB Haynor......s..-.. vee eae William Schroeder........-..,- 26 B Henderson...........ssecenuce 15 Edward Cox............- seeeeee 24 Oharles Diez..... eennaseatsssery 19 Gee vAeh sels ss'sics's 5 ean sve ey, seik 24 “GES Ners Pasaey Seereh Leese, 18 Charles Vogel. ..:-..scsanssns~s 24 AsGraithi... 2... SeutsuteDeuecins tr: 11 TJ VOIMCY «es ennceecesnnanenaecys 22 I SHANGIEy weecenesecencseessase 12 Wiel SANUS Sone peta wescse se So. MAL UGITes eye detec en dO. John Kiein............ Resear 21 PUK ein... Avie s 9 Louis Rose......... ne catts jos el © RBS. the. 8 EY Tap Gee eek coerce secocens 20 HF SOK. so 8 IW SLERS ree cwaeriressicsecsscee dD of Kelley... 5: : ff ARV NOSLCRINLE ~ I wei stpiate seb ysl sek wesihl iin eg ue > One OOM Uw 5 J Dawson....-...2.-.22- sieecer=7 5) LE tSGHeT: sens wns vecrvsevcaw WUSUHBS TE ea sat bedtaete ceases, on LS After the shooting was over line was reformed, and the ** Guards” marched tothe hotel, where the prizes were award- ed. Barrels of flour, packages of tea, household utensils, and sums Of money were distributed, and every one was happy according to his portion. The wives and sweethearts of the men assembled in the hotel parlor inthe evening, and the night was devoted to dancing. —Company G, Seventy-first Resiment, Capt. Webber com manding, held its monthly contest for the ** Banks” rifle and the ‘‘Allen” medal, at Creedmoor last week, The match for the rifle was at 200 yards off hand, seven scoring shots ; and the medal wrs contested at 100 and 150 yards distance, five shots at each range. Sergt. Steele won the rifle upon the score of twenty-nine out of a possible thirty-five points, and Sergt. Scott carried off the Allen medal upon the score of thirty-four out of a possible fifty points. = CrrEpDMoor, JVoo. 10.—Three matches were shot—the sixth competition for the fowling piece, the match of the Trish-Americun Club, and the contest for the Marksman’s Badge. The day was a disgusting one, with cold rain and capricious gusts of wind. Match for the fuwlmg piece ; weapon, any rifle within the rules ; position any , distance, 1,000 yards ; thirty rounds, with the privilege of two sighting shots ; entrance fee, $1: the prize to become the property of the competitor winning it_three times, not necessarily consecutively. ‘here were ten entries. Mr, C. E. Blydenburgh, of the American team of 1877, won the prize for the third time, making it his own property, His score, 137 out of 150 points, when one takes into consideration the bad weather, is a good one. Mr. W. M. Farrow also made a good record, scoring 136 points, OF Blydenburgh. ......---..--.187 JA HAtry....cscesecsccaccecscellé W M Farrow..... senseeeeediG A ANMGYBON veesenssesceeeense.-115 is dewet: ments ernest aia dneence UB OWE C EAI aw oc dai'r sree Mead ] MED. seen eee eee eeceeess LIT WS Wortheis. cee cp eeee ee see ce Hf Fisher. ...-. peter eu ereweceeeesllG “ The Marksman’s Badge was next in order; open to all members of the National Rifle Association and members of the N, G., 8. N. Y., in unitorm ; distances, 200 and 500 yards ; five rounds, with the privilege of two sighting shets at each distance; weapon, Kemington rifle, New York State model ; position, standing at 200, and any with the face toward the target at 500 yards: entrance fee, 60 cents. The badge to become the property of the competitor who may Win it three times, not necessarily consechtively. Twenty-five percent, of the enurance money to be awarded to the competitor making the highest score, and ten per cent. to the one making the second highest. Members of the National Guard allowed to count their scores made in this match as a qualification for the military markman's badge, Mr. William Robertson, of the Scottish-American Rifle Club, having won the badge three times in succession made it his property. ‘There were eleven entries. The fol: lowing are the scores : W _ Robertson,.,,21 22 48 EW Price. .., C H Schaffer..._191 aes E pba Fa OM Hngiis.-.- aT 18 M Prancis...2.718 7 25 4 Ot oll ‘ay dW Gardner, .- ig 13 31 chili ed t ~ In this metch, there having been some informality as to Mr, W. H. Cochran, his score of 41 was ruled out. As it Was a misunderstanding on Mr. Cochran’s part, the matter ne be brought before the Executive Committee. ; he Irish-American Rifle-Club shot at two w’clock for their mid-range badge, the conditions being: Open to mem- bers of the club only, weapon, any rifle within the rules, sporting Weapons handicapped eight points over all ; dis- tances, 300 and 600 yards ; position, standing at the former and any within the rules at the latter range; ten rounds, With the privilege of two sighting shots at both distances. There were six entries. first time on a score of 72 out of 100; Captain S. F, Knee- ljand, Inspector of Rifle Practice, Eleyenth Regiment, N. G. 8. N. Y., and Captain J. Kerr coming in second and third on creditable records, considering that the ranges are the most difficult to make a good recerd at of any in the field, The range will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Cn Wednesday Mr. C, L. Bruce was the winner of the Cameron medal. The distances were 200 and 500 yards ; ten rounds, with two sighting shots at each ; sporting guns [ Jn four of the five last competitions, this last spring and summer, he performed the extraordinary feat of making full scores at 500 yards being handicapped eight points over all. each time ; that is, forty bull’s-eyes owt of as many shots, the winning scores in each competition aggregating 89, 91 and 92 out of 100 points. ConrIn’s GALLERY, 1,222-Broadway, Nov. 5, 1877.— Third competition—Time, 1m 30sec. Pierre Lorillard,.........19 7 WE in ose eee ke lie 40 Dr Wildes........ ethan: 17 66 AG Wilson............,.10 83 Dr Dudley... pc vseceeseess 18 63; TO Bruce. uses vda~ee ys. 20) 10 85 GD Cheeyer........-...13 dL PB Kniwphe... dee. eas acit 32 A GHowlett.,....... ...14 - 61 H.H. Barrell....... ar 9 32 GSP WORE oaeae asin. eh 5 dy “Ge onroy.ceaueet ae. sc. 10 32 Hon Shearman Smith. ...13 49 Wm Bilein..ss-ies,oe-s-sld 31 E Roebling..:,.......,-.12 45) He GoGlarkal. qegs secs en eed 30 HA Shearman....,.....12 43 AC Arnold.............. 8 28 N B Thurston....,.. pecnneat 42 GA Jones....... prt tet) 28 R Finnegan,...,.0....-..1% 41 C HE Newmann..,....... 9 2F The fourth competition will be held on Monday evening, November 13, at this gallery. MorsemMerr RAanau.—The sixth competition for the **Hodg- man” trophy took place at Morsemere Range, near Yonkers, last Friday. The conditions were: Distance, 600 yards; Carton target, (bull’s-eye counting six) ;.20 scoring shots. The scores were as follows: ¢ Dusenbury.. H éFisher,....... W M Farrow. 106 M Quinn... 69 AG Jocelyn, . 10 M Langran 93 AD Hodgman,.,..;........-.. 103 N D Ward..-..... 02 Yornvitte Ririz Crue,—The following are the scores of the first competitions of the Yorkville Rifle Club, held November 6. First Competition—paulding Mate2. A Smart, Sharps sporting -.... Satoetact Jae adshht ater 45 8 4 4—20 J L Pauiding, Peabody-Martinl.......... nae ARDEP AB a 443 4 4-19 R Reilly, Winchester..........----- at 2 eyotutec-me sed ead we od 2—18 JR Smith, Sharps sporting...-.--.--eseeeeceeees-s ees 0 4 4 5 3—16 didi Reilly, Winchester... 2 poe ene. ones wo gerecenere 34 3 2 3—15 Mr, Smart taking first prize and Mr, Paulding second prize. Second Competition—Champion Gold Badge. J R Smith, Sharps sporting. ..... 4436545454448 4 4-63 G McLeish, Remington spurting 4$433423343445 4—653 Jd J Reilly, Winchester........... 442444444954 03 4—58 dL Paulding, Peabody-Mj rtini. 4433324433405 4 4-69 ANSmart, Sharps sportipg....e.s..t 443433340038 44 245 Mr. Smith carrying off the badge and Mr. McLeish the second prize in money. Wind blew from about two o'clock, half gale, making it almost impossible to makea good scere off-hand. The thermometer registered 36 degs. Fahrenheit. All the above 200 yards, off-hand, Creedmoor targets. , Joux L. Paciprye, Secretary Y, R. C, Syracuse.—A new elub has revently come into existence. Dr. Van Duyn is President, J. P. Rule, Secretary, and Frank Abbott, Treasurer. Among the members are Dr. Yan Duyn, Dr. Weaver, Willett Brown, Clarence Brown, Eddie Dawson, Homer Dawson, J. W. White, J. P. Rule, W. H. Wood, Charles H. Wilbur, Geo. S. Hier, Luther Watkeys, Frank Abbott, Fred Howard, Thomas G. Alvord, Jr., and L. J. Elder. The club has already constructed an in-door range in the upper story of Cook’s block, corner of the creek and Onondaga street. Tt is 110 feet long, and is proyided with two targets, two 32-calibre rifles, and all the apparatus used in Fred Auer’s gallery in James street. The members meet for practice daily, and many of them have already shown con- siderable skill, The Amateur Rifie Association, which has made such fine shooting during the season, has a record which compares favorably with that of any similar organization. Another year it will probably increase its membership, re- ceiving recruits from among those who can show good records. Tt will doubtless send a team to Creedmoor, to compete for some of the best prizes. ‘he Association holdshort, mid and long range rifles, and has made some fine scores with Reming- ton military rifles. Squads from the Fifty-first Regiment visit the ranze almost daily. and many excellent marksmen are being developed. During the winter practice will be con- tinued at'the arsenal. Another season there will be several good teams organized, which are certain tomake good records, Classes will be organized only from those who have passed into the first or marksman’s class. New Orveans—Crescent City Rirte Crus.—There was quite a fine match at Frogmoor on the 4th for a gold badge, at 200 yards, with military rifles, open to all comers. ‘There were thirty-eight entries, with Lieut. C. A. Thiel, of the Continentals, leading the score and winning, as will be seen by the following, which are the leading seores out of a pos- sible 25: Lieut C A Thiel...,..44454—91 Ferd Cook..... wacee £34 5 4—20 Z Ymb2au,........-...4 454 4—21 Capt Wm Perce......44 44 3-19 BS Leathers......... 4346 4—-20 Branch King.,.,......63 244-18 CAN Wer Crepir Ts ?—The New Orleans papers tell of a lady who, with a Remington, a@ @ rest, at 500 yards, made the following score: BUG yardS..ce-eee-r-eess-6 6 6 6 6 6 66 6 5 6 6 6 G 58S Either we shall have to exhaust our stock of marks of ex- clamation, or must be better posted as to the circumstances. Was that lady’s rifle put in a fixed rest, screwed, bolted and lashed down, or how? —@eneral W. J. Behan, President of the Crescent City Rifle Club of New Orleans was in the city this week. The fame of the leading rifle club of the South is duein larse measure to the efficiency of their President. F. F. Millen won the badge for the Cincinnati, Nov. 4.—The long-talked-of match between pikced teams of the Cincinnati Shooting and Fishing Club and the Cincinnati Turners took place at §Trimpe’s Range on the 27th inst., and proved anexciting affair. The match was shot at 200 yards. off-hand, regulation target, rifle, any. The following is the score : CINCINNATI BHOOTING AND FISHING OLUB. W ¥ Sedam,.essses..ss.seeeeeee 5 393 344444555565 4-63 W_Caldwell............... vases t4 5342444565345 4 4th TH Baum... .seeeceseeseseeered hd 4444444445 5 4-61 O 'DOPfin sss esy see seeceeccerseneess 444545444442 4 4 61, W Campbell.....sercssseceereenee DO 445444443933 444-59 « D T Dieney............. wwe BD 4444344544344 4-59 W Hall... se... ee. e ee 44454444455 0 8 459-493 L¥Fender............ ENDORSING THE PETITION PRESENTED TO CoNGRESS TO Promote Rirrm Ranexs.—The following letters, from GENEEAL HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF AREANSAS, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE. Colonel—Your communication of date Oct. 13, 1877, is received, and the enclosed forms of petition have been at once placed in circulation, of State officers and a few leading men at the Capitol, and of the officers and men of the Schnutzen Verien appended, and will fo: ward trict. Ihave the honor to be very respectfully, etc., JAMES M, PoMEROY, Adjt.-Gen, and Ing.-Gen., Atk. ADJ,-GEN’S OFFICE, Springfield, Oct, u2, TT. Guy. Gro. W. WINGATE, Supt, Rifle Practice 8S. N. Y.: General—Ié you will send me, say fifty of the blank petitions to Con- gress fayoring appropriations for rifle practiceinthe Regular Army State, and haye no doubt can send our répregentatives several thou- sand names, I enclose you a circular that has been issued and sent to Very respectfully, H. WILLARD, Adj -Gen., Illinois. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, \ N. P. STANTON, Heq , Pies. Nat. Rifle Asso'n.; to Congress, looking to the promotion of mi itary rifle practice. I shall be glad to further the measure with the assiatance I can bring to bring the matter to the attention of our Pennsylvania Congressmen, and will, if there be time and you furnish ims with blanks, circulate the JAMES W. LATTA, Adjt.-Gen, of Pa, NEw ORLEANS, Oct, 22, 1877, Colonel—t have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 18th, With enclosures as stated. Your communication, with accom- C.ub, Gen. W. J. Beham, who will ‘personally interést himself in the matter, and forward the petitions to our Congressional delegation as Wauat THE ‘‘Army anp Navy Jovrwa.L” Dozs Nor Know Axsout tHe Nationan Rreve Assooration,—In the last issue directors of the N. R, A. for asserting that the association ia entitled to use the appellation of ‘‘ The National Rifle Asgoci- N. R, A. has no legal right to the title. This is indeed worthy of Rip Van Winkle. The journal must be entirely oblivious lished in eyery newspaper which has paid any attention to rifle practice, that the title of the N. R. A. was formally during the past year,and that its legal title to day, A, D. 1877, is Taz Nationat Rirtz Assooratfon of Awerrtoa. Will Masor Lrron on ‘rar Kicuo Surenp.—On the occasion of the meeting of the Dublin Corporation, held at the close of 49 RUTLAND SQuakg, Oct. 14, 1877, My Lord Mayor: As inquiries are being frequently made with re~ to address your Lordship on the subject. Its arrival has been deferred until the time most convenient for your Lordship to receive it. It bas of our noble captain, His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, to whom Irish Tiflemen Owe 80 mpch, to place the trophy with our Dublin Corpora- the sympathy offered to us by successive Lords Mayor has been so gratifying that we naturally have peculiar pleasure in placing this em- this occasion this pleasure is enhanced by the fact of your Lordship occuping thie dis!ingnished position of our Chief Magistrate, and about of our champion shots who took part in the late Internationa) Rife Match in America will shortly be in Dublin; thus I hope that the Hight ever made for that prize, will be present. The Elcho Shield is now in my charge as honorary secretary to the Irish Rifle Association, having tion, and I hold it subject to your Lordsnip’s instroctions, which it will be my duty to place before His Grace the Duke of Abereorn. I have ARTHUR B, Legon. It was determined that Major Leech’s letter should be in- on the fact that while the English Volunteers and the Seotch Volunteers and the Tsle-of-Man and Channel Islands Militia were of Ireland, even the Irish Militia, were pointedly excluded from the competition. 22, thus comments on the subject of united teams for tut International contests + oftiéérs in yarious States, may be of interest : Con. GEO, W. WINGATE, In&.-Gen. Rifle Practice, N. Y.: As it is already late, I will only endeayor to have the names to Hon, Jordan M, Cravaes, Representative in Congress from thia dis- GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, STATE GF ILLINOIS, } aud National Guards, I will send them to different companies in the the Illinois Representatives in regard to Increase in quotas in army, AQLJT.-Gun’s OFFICE, Harrisburg, Oct, 2b, '77, & Sir—I have your communication concerning petition to be presented it. AS speed seems just now necessary, I have concluded to promptly petition for signatures, Very truly yours, Con. Gro. W. WinGate, Ins.-Gen. of Rifle Practice, N. Y. =: panying paper, [handed to the President of the Urescent City Kifle directed. Very truly yours, JAMES BUCKLEY, of the Army and Navy Jouaual it berates roundly one of the ation of America,” and contradicts him flatly, asserting the of the fact known to every rifleman, and which has been pub- changed by legal proceedings instituted by Judge Gildersleeve the Army and Navy Journal kindly search the recond ? last month, Major Leech offered the following letter : Spect to the coming of the Eleho Shield to Dublin, I am Induced again always been the delight of the Irish riflemen in carrying out the orders tion, who have always taken 80 warm an interest in our successex, and blem of success in the City Hall for the third time in five years. On to do so a second time by the unanimons choice of the citizens. Some who won the Elcho Shield match on July 19, with the highest seore been hande1 over to me by the council of thé National Rine Agsocia- the honor to remain your Lordship’s faithiul servant, serted in the minutes. Mr. E. DwyerGray, M. P., commented allowed to compete for the Queen's Prize, all the inhabitants The Freeman's Journal, of Dublin, under date“of Octobe We are not so bumptious as to believe that an Trish teary 7 be FOREST’ AND* STREAM. 287 would certainly win where a united team has lost ; bul wa believe that experience has shown that on Irish team, as such, can do better work than when commingled with men of whom little is known, Let us take the conditions under which a united team is formed, and we shall see that they are utterly opposed to the theories laid down by Mr. Rigby and by Major Leech, and to the practice of the most suecesstul riflemen alive. The best of the English, of the Scotch and of the Irish are taken; but what do they know of each other? The men find themselves shoulder to shoulder ; but there is no interwoven sympathy, the result of steady practice and mutual assistance. We believe our United Kingdom team is in its very essence a mistake; and we object to the Irish hav- ing to add to their already long list of disabilities the woeful honor of sharing ina defeat whieh is pretty well a foregone conclusion. That thisis not mere presumption is evident from the fuct that the late Ivieh team fought far better at Creedmoor than the united team, although the experience gained prior to the contest was far inferior to that attending the other, We hope that in future our Irish team, pure and. simple, will maintain the reputation we have won in the matter of rifle shooting. We think this cession of distinct nationality worse than a mistake—we regard it as a very in- genious absurdity. We do not wish to harbor suspicion un- duly; but we believe that Ireland was allowed to participate so that the defeat might be borne the easier. Had success crowned the effort, very little would have been heard of Ire land; the praise would have been for the British team. If there is such a burning anxiety to be joined with us, let the Queen’s prizes at Wimbledon be opened to Irishmen, and let our country be recognized as existent. When thisis done, we may consider the wisdom of going to America under the English flag, taking our sharein the loss, and being ignored in the victory. The Volunteer Service Gazettecontains some very interest ing correspondence. Mr. Herbert P. Miller writes an excel- lent letter to the journal, from which we make the following extracts : _ ‘It appears that during the last ten years but little, if any, improvement has been made in the manufactureof small arms. The result of thisis, Mr. Rigby points out, the Americans haye stepped in front of us, and are now monopolizing a branch of industry which once belonged to this country; so we now seé British honor and ‘ British interests” affected at one and the same time, Ido nof mean to assert as a matter of fact, that the American rifles are more accurate than those used by the British team ; but I do say that, under the circumstances, there is a fair presumption that they may be so. Whenever this match is shot, the contest is sure to be a very close one ; and if the Americans have ever so slight an advartage in the way of riflés, it will be quite sufficient to turn the scale against us. Of course, it may turn out, on investigation, that our rifles are as accurate as the Americans’; bul, at any rate, this should be clearly ascertained before another match takes | place; we shall then, in the event of another failure, be able tu put the saddle on the ‘right horse,” and know where to look fora remedy. Mr. Rigby thinks my suggestion, that- both teams should be armed with the same rifle, would be dif- ficult to carry into practice ;. perhaps so, as regards the Ameri- cans, but with us the matter ought to be easy. Surely, the maker of the selected arm would be able to loan a few rifles for the purposes of this match. Again, why do owr team stick to the muzzle-loader ? How can we possibly create much in the performance of an arm which, in a military sense, is as ob- solete as night-watchmen and stage-coaches?’ Inthe event of a | victory but little attention will be given to the matter by ‘foreign governments,” unless it is gained with a breech- loader, Match small-bore shooting will not receive much permanent encouragement unless it is shown that some practi- cal good may follow. Wimbledon itself would soon dwindle away if there was no other object than the mere pleasure of shooting, May I offer the following suggestions for consider- ation :' [The italics are our own.] Another correspondent, a ‘ Sni- der Man," writes: ‘From all accounts I think it is clear that the days of the muzzle-loader ate ended, and the Americans have solved the protlem which our gunmakers have tried in vain to master. The extraordinary performance of Sergeant Gilder in making sixteen consecutive bull’s-eyes at 1,000 yards, with a Sharp's breech- loader, the first and the last of the series of eighteen shots being centres to the left, is worthy of notice; and these, too, with a perfectly strange rifle. Does it not follow that all our small-bore men must provide themselves with breech- loaders? From what I hayegathered from the newspapers, and the evidence of competent eye-witnesses, I believe that our team had not yet learned the very A B O of organization ; but although this was the case, it must not be imagmed that all teams of English shooting men fail equally in elementary knowledge.” - ~ All we have to say is, that we think that Mr. Miller and * A Snider Man” are in the right direction. No one can be more conscious than ourselves of the advantages of drill and the American supremacy inteam shooting. Such tout ensemble ‘may be thirty per cent. in the achievement of success, but the other seyenty per cent. isin having the right kind of a gun, When ‘A Snider Man” writes ‘‘ How can we possibly create niuch in the performance of an arm, which, in a mili- tary sense, is as obsolete as night-watchmen and stage-coaches,” this rifleman has hit it exactly. We predict quite a revolu- tion at Wimbledon before long. Guan Draxe Rirtm RAnee.—At Pelhamvyille, on the 17th the Wright medal will be shot for, On the 29th subscription, and other matches, including a- prizerifle. Matches to com- mence at one o clock. -" : _—..,. SS Wonyrs IN THE OrTAwa -Vautey.--Writing from the ‘Wakefield Mountains under date of October 15. Mr. Vennor says: ‘* Wolves are at present abundant on the rocky hills and mountains of Templeton and Wakefield. Some thirty sheep haye been killed withim the eat few days in the neighborhood of our quarters. In Portland Township and along the Prisat’s Creek hardly a night passes without the howl of the wolf be- ing heard, and here also the TEESE been killed in large numbers. Mr, Pelissier, of Wakefield, informs me that two years ago an army of wolves came down along the yalley of. the creek: just referred to, and destroyed everything in their track, Some twa hundred sheep fell victims to these blood- thirsty creatures in Portland alone within a comparatively few days, In the Gore of Templeton these animals are just now particularly abundant, sud this locality is barely fifteen miles from the Rast Templeton wharf on the Ottawa River, Game Bagq and Gun, GAME IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. Red Deer, Cariacus virginianus, Squirrels, red, black and gray. Quail, Optya virginianus. Pinnated Grouse, Cupide Cupiionia Curlew, Nuanenvius erquaria, Sandpipers, Tringane, Willets, Reed or Rice Birds, Dolichonyx oriz- vores, Wild Duck. Moos Alcese, machlis, Elk or wapitl, Cervus canadensis, Hares, brown and gray. Wild turkey, Meleayts gallopavo. Woodcock, Philohela Minor. Ruffed grouse, Bonasa wmbellus, Plover, Charaariine. Godwit. Ralls, Rallvs vinginianus. Snipe aud Bay Birds. Cariboo, Tarandus rangifer. “Bay birds” generally, including yarious species of plover, sand piper, snipe, cule, oyster-cateher, surf birds, phalaropes, avocets étc,, Coming under the group Limacole or Shore Birds, Massacnuserrs— Taunton, Nov. 9.—The birds in this neighborhood have been less scarce this fall than usual, but very wild. The woodcock frequent the dense swampy thick- ets of}which there are so many about here. The oldest hunters and best shots complain that, unlike good little children, they are heard, but nofi seen. J saw, however, the other day a fine lot of birds which fell to the gun of aman who has had ex- perience in every State from here to Oalifornia, five plump woodeock and six ruffed grouse, fat and tender. “Very few quail have been shot, Tlie ducks are beginning to fly over the Middleboro ponds. A party of three got two canvas backs, fifteen black ducks, twelve coots and one wild goose in eighteen hours, and the season may be fairly said tohave begun. There has been some good fishing during the summer in the ponds about here. I got nineteen black bass one day, all over a half- pound and under two pounds. A small boy of eight years, with a stick, a little twine anda hook anda worm, ‘playing catch bass” along the shore of Assawamsett Pond, is high hook with a five-pounder, Strings of 200 and 100 odd white perch in afew hours have been caught, H. D. J. Wareham, Nov. 10,—Quail and partridges are unusually plenty hercabouts. 7 Connecricut—Vew Haven, Vov. 8.—A party of well-known business men, among whom were F. A. Gilbert, E. 5. Kim- berly, Charles Kimberly, Frank H. Hooker, H. 8. Holcomb, George I. Spare and two orthree gentlemen friends from New York, returned yesterday from a hunting excursion to Col- chester. They brought back a dozen partridges, eighteen gray squirrels, twelve red squirrels, a fine lot of quail and three gray coons, A party of students shot a deer at Lake Saltenstall the otherday. Possibly the animal had escaped from some collection, as deer ate now rare visitors in this neighbor- hood. Hartford, Nov. 9.—The Hartford Fox Club, consisting of Dr. Dayid Crary, David Clark, J. G. Lane, E. C. Kellogg, Martin Bissel and George Downing, with their dogs, visited Talcott Mountain Monday morning, and before they returned, Dr. Crary had the good fortune to send a charge from his Par- ker gun into a fine fox, which was bagged and brought to town as a trophy. Ruopr Isnann—WNewport, Wov. 7—There are plenty of coots flying in our bay, and the shooting is good over at the Dumplings. Castle Hill, Dyer Island and Hope Isle are fine places for black ducks. Noend of black ducks have been shot there. Some sport has been had shooting teal. Some snipe and .yellow leg shooting has been had here, but think it is about over for the season. New Yore—Bloomingburgh, Nov. 10.—The shooting good. Had fine sport this week. Mr, Werzel, Mr. Junk of Hoboken and myselt making a fine bag in two and one-half days’ shoot- ing; nine partridges, nineteen rabbits, ten quail and eleven woodcock, Woodcock are becoming scarce now; partridges plenty. = Mino. Cayuga, Now. 9.—The ducks are scarce just at present, but cold weather is expected to bring great flocks of them to the lakes. The game constables are rigidly enforcing the law, and the batteries haye been effectually banished. Glens Falls, Nov.J1.—Mr. A. B. Abbott, one of the man- agers of the Hallock Sportsmen’s Association, was on Tuesday last elected Member of Assembly from Warren Conaty, “by a large majority.” A hundred or more geese passed over yes- terday, bound South. Ruffed grouse have not been as plenty as usual this fall, owing to the forest fires at nesting time last spring. GLEN FArts. New Jursey—Kinsey’s Ashley House, Barnegat Intet, Nov. 6.—The shooting up to date has been fair. Black ducks very plenty ; sprig-tails, until last few days, ditto; shelldrakes never more plentiful; broadbills are making their appearance in large numbers, and 80 per cent. young birds. Vhe young erowth of mussels in the channel affords them: excellent food, and will afford usyggme fine shooting this fall, as every day increases the muni. Your correspondent bagged 20 Satur- iY : Very few geese yet, and I have only noticed some half doz- en bunches of brant, ‘This looks fashionable, as the old gun- ners say they are holding back for their young ones. We al- ways notice the later the brant are the larger proportion of young birds, and consequently better shooting. B PENNSYLYANIA—Dunn’'s, Nov. 6.—Two men here last week killed 21 ruffed crouse, 6 pigeons, 3 rabbits, 1 duck. Game is moderately plenty for this part of the country. Pan Centré.—Mr. Sam. Weis, of Centre township, decording fo the Sunbury Gazelte, brought down three wild turkeys, and wounded a fourth, at one shot. . Greenville, Nov. 10.—Capt, Nelson, E. Christie 0. Luke and A. Bright aud myself have just returned from a three-wecks’ duck and chicken hunt in Western Ohio and Indiana, Hunts- ville, Ohio, and Syracuse, Indiana. Nelson and Luke shot four wild turkeys. Ruffled grouse are quite plenty in this inact A fine bag was brought in to-day by three of the club. —The Wayne Democratic Press says: ‘‘The number of woodeock and partridge that have been shot by oursportsmen this fall exceeds that of any other year within a space of five years.” Va.— Bellefonte, Nottaway OCo—Our correspondent, Capt. John M, Taylor, writes us that he is off for a hunt, and has taken with him his setters, retrievers and foxhounds, s0.as to combine all the pleasures of the chase. Novy, if qnail, duck or pea come in Captain Taylor's way, he will be fully pre- pared, |tween the ‘New Orléans and Montgomery sun elubs. never before so scarce. Tuynesses—JVashville, Nov. 10,—Ducks are abundant aboye the reservoir and at Shelby’s Pond,} Lowsrana—WVew Orleans, Nov. 6.--The Times devotes a, column to the field sports about the city. We learn that no ume has yet, been fixed for the proposed hunting match be- The hunt is to be coniined to the marshes, bayous, lagoons and lakes for some ten miles around Lule Catharine, and limiting the varieties of game to be killed to the snipes, geese, brant, rails and the twenty odd vavieties of ducks that are found in that region. It will, in short, chiefly be a grand match duck bunt. Game is still scarce. The southward flight of ducks has been unusually backward this year. Game at this season was This is an indication of a mild winter atthe north. Crack wing shots, who are usWally good for thirty to sixty ducks ina day at Lake Catharine find it dif_i- cult to bag belf a dozen. The cold weather of the last few days, however, is bringing the flocks in, and shortly the shoot- ing will doubtless be qnite rood. A great many snipe, in ex- cellent condition, have recently been killed within the city limits, on the upper side of the new canal beyond the white bridge. Most of the ducks in the market come from la- branche, up the Jackson railroad. Quail and woodcock from the highlands of Tagihapee are scarce and high, Large rab- bits from the Mississippi swamps, and small ones from the pine woods, are plentiful, as are also the delicious ground doves from across the lake. Reports from the Attakapas country represent game in flat paradise for sportsmen as plentiful. Great bags of woodcock, snipe and ducks are be- ing made, especially in Vermilion. There is good snipe shooting at Kennerville. Labranche is a noted place for ducks, particularly the plump French or mallard, Freniere is good for snipe and ducks as well as squirrels, while Manchac is a favorite resort for deer, interspersed and seasoned with adven- see by an occasional wild cat, and, at rare intervals, black ear. Mironrean—Bellewue, Nov. 4,—Shot three woodcocl: yester- day, all plump and fat. Very late for the birds. Weare to have a game protective club here soon. Kansis—Rosedale, Nov. 't,—Quail plenty; pinnated grouse, ” woodcock and ducks scarce. T. D. J. Minn.—Ashiand.—Deer shooting is ex ellentthisfall. C. CattrorntA.— Brannan Island and the lower half of Andrus Island are fairly overrun with ducks and geese, and sportsmen could not desire any better sport than can be there obtained, San Francisco, Nov. 4.—Ducks are reported plenty in the San Joaqnin Valley, and at other places in the interior, but are rather thinly scattered on the bays and marshes yet. In two weeks more they will probably be plenty at Alameda, Saucelito and San Bruno. D. 8. L. —-They are doing a great deal of moonlight duck shooting in California. ‘There can be no better plan to entirely extermi- nate the ducks. Some day their moonlight duck shooting will be all moonshine. Brut Rooks orr tam Coasr or Irnpuanp.—We haye the following interesting facts from the well known pigeon shooter, Ira Paine, Esq.: Perhaps it may interest some of your readers to Know about shooting the true and original blue-rock as found in its wild state. Of course we all know that the blue rock is the swiftest of the pigeon family. But there is the greatest difference be- tween the blue roek as it is bred in a domestic condition, and the wild one. Whe wild bird is rather bigger, has greater stretch of wings, and consequently a more rapid flight. The prepared skins of two wild blue rocks I sentto your office last week, willalso show you some other slight differences. Off Queenstown, from ten to twenty miles, are clifs rising up from the water sidesome fifty to two hundred feet. These cliffs are high and perpendicular. Just above high water, or where ihe surf might strike, there are clefts or crevices, small cayes as it were, due to the decomposition of thestone. Just here is where the blue rocks breed. I took a boat, manned by four good oarsmen. The shooting is only possible when the wind is off shore; when it blows on, the risk of being - swamped precludes all sport. You have to shoot from the bout, and approach these places where you can see two or three pigeons, then you strike the gunwale of boat with a stick, and away sky-rocket the birds. It won't do for me to say what kind of a shot I am, modesty would prevent that, but what with the teetering of the boat, and thelightning-like rapidity of the birds, it was as nice shootingas I eyer saw. The speed of the birds was terrific. My companion was Mr. W). Hodder, the sou of Dr. Hodder, of Toronto. We killed tozether some thirty-six bids. Mr. Hodder has killed as many as sixty on a fayorable day. Saye shooting birds over dogs, shooting blue rocksis the finest sport I know of. --JIn reply to a correspondent who wrote to us complaining that he could not obtain the $17 gun, advertised in our col- umns by Hyde, Shatinel & Co., that firm writes that they are now making only the twist barrel gun, price 20. —The editor of the Virginia City Chronicle is.a noted Nim- rod. On arriving at his favorite field, one day last week, abd finding that some one had mischieyously cut the mouth of the bag of live birds stored with his usual foresight under the buggy seat, he rushed back to his sanctum and penned and printed the following sarcastic item: ‘Live quail are being shipped to this point in considerable numbers. They are & necessity to every hunter’s complete equipment.” Tir ror Tav.—A farmer in Chester County, Pa., prose- cuted three hunters for trespassing on his premises, for whicl they were fined. They retaliated on him by telling him they would give him three days’ time to remove all the noxious weeds from off his farm, and, in case he did not, they would institute suit against him for a Violation of a special law for Chester county, which is punishable with a fine of $450. The farmer, taking the hint, has four men busily engaged “in cut- ing and pulling weeds. Ans Orp Pistort.—Mr. Otis Fellows, of Mormellsville, N, ¥., hasan old rifle, captured during Napoleon’s campaign before Berlin, It is 33 inches long, the length of the barrel being but 18 inches, tis heavily made, and weighs.8 pounds. It carvies a two-onnce ball, There is also a pistol made by the celebrated gunsmith, ‘I. Patrick, Liverpool, maker to the Duke of Gloncester,” tis said that it has been carried by tle Duke and by Aaron Burr. He also has a powder horn wlitich was carried in the French and Indian war, and in the Reyolu jon, 288 7 FOREST AND STREAM. ? — This is from our most charming contemporary La Chasse Titustrie, of Paris, France: ‘‘One day last week, a rich mer- chant of Paris went out to Martz intent on sport. A. quail popped off almost between his legs, as "did the gun in his hands. The quail cleared a hedge, apparently in no ways disturbed, save, perhaps, haying lost a feather or so, ~The sportsman eagerly got over the hedge, hoping to stoop down and pick up a dead bird. There was not as much as the shadow ofa bird. A coun- tryman was near. “T say, my friend, did you hear a quail fall anywhere about here?” “Not the least bit of quail in the world,” “That is strange—-I could swear I saw the feathers fly !” ‘«T saw it, tuo—a feather or so, but those feathers flew away on the liveliest bird I ever saw.” A Misrorrune—WVew York, Oct. 29.—Drsr Forzsy anp Stream: The many friends of that prince of good hearted sportsmen and crack shots, Fred Goodhue, will deeply sym- pathize with him in his sad afiliction, having lost: the sight of his right eye. Dr. Agnew, of New York, under whose care he has been for the past month, hopes to be able to restore the sight of the eye again. May the doctor’s hopes be granted is the wish of one who has known Fred for years, and a more generous, whole-souled man never lived, always having a kind word for every one, and ever ready to help a friend in need. Yours sincerely. J. B.A. Grass Bart SxHoorme,—That remarkable shot, Mr. Ira A. Paine, commenced an engagement at Tony Pastor’s new the- atre on Monday last. To the sound of low music, there 1s the accompaniment of the quick discharge of the breech-loader— in fact, a kind of running bass. Mr, Paine breaks the balls with the greatest ease, concluding by hitting two balls, sent from the traps at the same time, with his right and left bar- tels, We. should suppose that in the theatre breaking glass balls would be more difficult than in the field; firstly, be- cause the lights are not good, and secondly, the flight of the ball is restricted. All the shots have to be very quick ones, Those unacquainted with glass ball shooting would do well to witness Mr. Paine’s performance. —_——>—- SHOOTING AROUND MONTAUK. SHELTER ISLAND, L, I., Oct. 21, 1877, Dear Hallockh—A gloomy northeast storm is to-day sweeping over the hills and valleys of Shelter Island, and the scowl of the sky and the tapping of the rain against the window panes, whilethey admonish us to seek the sheltering roof, at the same time invite us to ponder over the sporting success or failure of the few past months. The woodcock shooting on the eastern part of Long Island has been rather a failure, owing, perhaps, not 80 much to the scarcity of the birds as to the copious rains of May, June and July, which scattered the flocks over a wide space of woodland and upland, and left but few in the swamps of the brooks, where in collected numbers they are most sought and found. The Hampton gunners were outin numbers on the opening, 3d of July, but, so faras we personally know, the birds were scarce, tlie bags light, and the success much less than in former years. We have )ust returned from a two-months’ visit to once-famous Montauk, so celebrated for its bird, duck and geese shooting, and once 80 eagerly frequented by sportsmen who could find their way to that remote locality. Such men as Mr. Roosevelt, Frank Forester, and others of sporting fame who used to rejoice in their ancient successes, would have been sadly disappointed in this year’s sport after the birds, “nor would they now have enjoyed their usual triumphs against the duck and geese could they be present in the coming November and December. The glory of Montauk, with its sunny plains, its grassy slopes, its salt meadows, once swarming with the plover and bay- enipe, has departed, and the wild geese no longer gather around the Great Pond, Fort Pond and Fresh Pond in clamoring battalions as of yore. The old stumps of trees and the hollows dug ont by the shore, where they laid in ambush to thin out the locks winnowing their way from place to place, from feeding-ground to sanding-place, are still there, but the noble game are absent. Great Pond, their once favorite haunt, with its wild expanse of nearly 400 acres of water, has been drained off by the eelers, and the salt tides having been admitted have destroyed the fresh-water grasses, the choice and natural food of the duck and geese. A few years since they collected there in spring and autumn in immense numbers, making splendid shooting over all that part of eastern Long Island, and around the ponds and bars of the neighboring Gardiner’s Island, but such is the case no longer. In those days the plover, the snipe, the greenbacks, the blackbreasts, gray plover, the yellow-shank, brant bird. dowitch, robin-snipe and others, were found in countless flocks fromthe marshes at the head of WNapeague Bay on the west, to Gin Beach and Great Pond on the east; but during the past season, from July to October, we found but very few of them in their old places of resort, They must all have taken some other route in their annual migration, Itis true that the grass- hoppers, the plover's natural food, were very scarce this year over the plains, which may partly account for the scarcity of plover; but the salt marshes and pond holes were there as ever before, but the snipe were not feeding or flying over them agin years past, We patrolled the plains and the marshes this year on frequent occasions, but the expected flocks never darkened the air or uttered their shrill whistle‘ though we arranged our set of bird stools in our most artistic manner, and awaited impatiently for their approach. Let us hope that the next year, and many more of them, will be more favorable to the sport with the birds, and that the Great Pond may be efabied to shut out the in- flowing bay tide; that the succulentdresh grasses may again take root and flourish, and that the myriad of wild geese and duck may re-visit their ancient haunts, there to enjoy their fuyorite food, and that the Towler’s gun may be again heard by the watera. Montauk, a# you probably Know, is a long, narrow region of hill and valley, interspersed with woods, extending from the little village of _ Amagansett to Montauk Point, a distance of twenty miles. The light- house is stationed on the extreme easterly point, and there are but - three other dwelling-honses throughout all that distance. These are the comfortable homies of Messrs. Stratton, Conkling and Osborne, who will hospitably accommodate the fowler or fisher. These men culti- vate many acres of land, and have the general supervision of the great herds of cattle, sheep and horses, which range over those miles of pas- @urage. A part of these herds are driven by horsemen, on the 10th of October, from the summer-grazing places on the east as far west as’ Easthampton, where their several owners come to claim and drive them homeward, The balance of the herds are callected and driven home 0n about the middle of November. But a small remnant of the once pewerful tribe of the Montauks still survive in their ancient possessions. They are dwindling away, year by year, and must be soon extinct. They are allowed by the trustees to occupy, fence and cujtivate as much land as they select; but the Indian is not fond of labor, and seldom yexes the land or himself with the work of the plow. The whole Peconic and Gardiner’s bay shore, from Shelter Island to Montauk, an extent of twenty miles, is lined with the stakes and seines of the pound-fishermen, and those wide bays are whitened with the -sails of the bunker fishers. There are several fish factories along the shore where the oil of the fish is pressed out, and the “scraps” pro- pared for manure. Two large factories of that sort are located in Na- peague Bay, and employ many laborers and fishing vessels. They haye been unusually successful this season, but the fish have been of poor quality, The wild fowl, such as the varieties ot coot, old squaws, shelldrake, etc., aré collecting in numbers now in Peconic and Gardiner’s bay , and around the shorés of Shelter Island. Our friend, Capt. Ben, Cart- wright, 4 few days since, killed thirty of themin a short: time, and if you, dear Hallock, and myself had been in the boat with him, I think we should have enjoyed better sport than we had-on that sharp No- vember day when we laid in ambush together for deer in the noble woods of Blooming Grove Park. Pleasant is the remembrance of that period we passed together, in company with Giles, Scott, Whitehead and other congenial spirits, famous with the pen, the gun and the rod. We learn that the ducks are beginning to collect in great nnmbers in Shinnecock Bay, and soon the broad-bills and brant and geese will afford good sport to all who seek for them, in company with Will Lane, the Pennys and the Fosters. Success to their breech-loaders. I have not yet sought to tind a publisher for that volume of poems on sporting topics which I have prepared for the press, and concerning which I asked your good advice a year or twosince. Possibly, when times itaprove, you and I may find some one willing to usher it into the world, Very truly yours, TsAac MoLELLAN, “‘ MONTAUK.” Sea _taauneen cement SPORT IN IOWA. ‘EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: T have often longed to spend an Autumn on the prairie, where I could shoot the pinnated grouse, and the sand-hill crane; and to knew something of the habits of the latter, In my boyhood days I have lain for hours at a time, on some bright September day, and watched them as they circled slowly around, high in gir, abové the reach of gunners’ hopes, and then sail away on their annual southern flight, till lost in the blue of the sky. é I have done considerable hunting since then, but not until the present season have I been lucky enough to shoot a sand-hill crane, They are so Vigilant that itis almost impossible for a hunter to approach near enough to shoot one while they are feeding, unless they alight near a coro field. First one will rise from the ground to the height of a rod on 80, and take a view to see if an enemy is approaching, and after alight- ing a few minuter, another of the flock will do the same; and thus they do all the time while feeding, unless they are on some knoll, or high ground, where they may see all around them, I had the good Inck to shoot two froma corn fied; also, a white one, which are still larger than the sand-hill. It was snow white, with the exception of the wings from the first joint out, which were black, I shonld like to know whether they are counted a game bird, and if any of the States have laws to protect them or not. The farmers here think them as good as roast turkey, and I wouldn't pass them by when served the same way. This is a good place for game for about three months—from the 16th of August (when the law permits the killing of grouse) till the middle of November, The prairie is covered with ponds or lakes, and from the first of September until they freeze up, may be found most all kinds of snipe and water fowl! in and around them, Most of the smaller ponds are grown up with reeds and rushes around the margin, 80 that you cannot detect them until close upon them, but you may know where they are by the large number of hawks, which are always sailing over their surface, in search of a wounded dnckor snipe, and, at times, the musk rat falla a prey to their sharp talons, Deer are quite plenty yet, but will soon be driven away by the hounds the hunters are bringingin. I saw one party of huntersa few days fe0, with ten deer that they had killed by the aid of their hounds. Many of the farmers make a business of trapping musk-rats in the winter, as the ponds and most of the streams are full of them. There is alaw here that prevents the killing of them untilthe first of No- yember. : F The ice broke up on Cedar Creek in February this year, and a tra pper,in floating down a few miles on itin a boat, shot sixty musk- rats, for which he received a shilling apiece for their pelts. If there’s anything in the sign of the muskrat building large houses expecting a severe winter, I think the coming one will be so, as I never saw them build larger ones than they are doing this fall, IThope to shook game the coming winteron St. Mary’s Lake, in the southeastern part of Missouri, where I spent the winters of '71 and ‘72 and by the light of the camp-fire, read FoREST AND STREAM. SANDPIPER. Cedar Crees, Calhoun Co,, Tow, Oct., 30, 1877. [Sand-hill cranes are excellent eating, and considered rare game birds. They are not protected by law. They seem to be able to take care of themselves.—Ep. | + ____ SPORT IN MEXICO EDITOR FoREST AND STREAM: Under this heading one must not understand bull-fighting, cow-tail- ing, cock-fighting, or other sports of like nature, in which the natives of the Spanish-Americas generally indulge ; but cur own healthful and exciting sport with the gun, which after comparison with what ama- teurs enjoy here, I cannot but say redounds greatly in favor of the former. On the Northern frontier, bordering on the Rio Grande River, game abounds from the months of October upto March, comprising geese, deer, turkey, duck of all kinds, jack snipe, quail, papabote (a kind of plover) and the. “‘chachalaja,” of which bird I will give a slight des- cription. ; : It is essentially peculiar to Mexico, and only found in thickly wooded parts of the country and also on banks of rivers, It is the nearest ap- proach of any wild fowl to our domestic *‘cock and hen,” about the size of a spring chicken, with a longish tail, and of a dirty brown color. It derives the name from its call or cackle, resembling much that of a wild parrot, and which can be heard at nearly the distance of half a mile. It is prized as game ohiefy for its unsurpassed flavor for the table. lts Dight is slow,and to get after his game one has to beat his way through the “monte,” or jungle, and then, with rare exceptions, be satisfied with a “pot shot” from off the trees. One |s generally satisfied with having had a reasonable day’s sport after bagging from ten to twelve brace of duck such as canvas-backs, mallard, teal etc., with a8 many quail, snipe, plover; and occasionally a brace or two of wild geese, and that without necessity of having covered much ground. Duck are generally found in the ‘‘resacas,” or small ponds, where water collects from the September equinoctials, but as the feeding ls poor they deteriorate in fayor by about January. Jack-snipe and quail algo are very plentiful, the former especially in swampy places, though I have met with them in plowed fields. Sometimes about mid-day, when the sun comes out hot after a cool morning, one is promised such sport a8 generally to cause a postponement of lunch, If there were more facilities attending the transit to the country and safety in going aboutana camping out, many of our sportsmen from New Orleans and other large cities of the South would undoubtedly avail themselves of such sport where no game Jaws exist, nor licenee nor tres- pass observed; and where, as I have frequently seen, if a covey of qual! ly tuo far one leaves them and proceeds in search of another, Matamoras, Oct.1, 1877. SSS MY FIRST SWAN. EpITOR FOREST AND STREAM: The winter of 57 and 5S was a cold one, and we had anxiously looked for spring and the birds. Where—On ! I've forgotten ; we were on the then frontier ii Northern Iowa where to-day is located one of the live- liest towns in that section. The winter had been tedious indeed, and spring had come at last, the Red Cedar, with full banks and strong eur- rent was the resting-place of thousands of weary wings which were beating their way toward the lakes and marshes of Northern Minnesota, The sloughs on the prairie, so honest John Butler said, were ‘jest live with duck and geese, you bet.” Charlie and I needed no second invitation to accompany him on an expedition to a certainslough that he had in miid, John was a Rocket River man, schooled im the woods and on the lakes and streams that have since become the haunts of the angler and bis brother of the gun. He was an unerring shot with the rifle, and a better woodsman I never met. Peace to his ashes—he rests in a soldier’s grave. The place Jolin was to take us to was six or eight miles from the settlement. It was a little past noon when we heard John’s whip crack merrily as he approached the store with his ox team, for he said wé could “jest git rite onto ’em with the cattle.” I had hunfed on horseback and had hunted chickens in a wagon, but not till then had I hunted with oxen. The road was across the prairie, and we had to pursue a devious course to avoid sloughs ; so it was nearly four o’clock before we were in sight of the promised land, or rather water. We at length reached the crest of the Prairie from where it rolled gently down to acres of flooded Jand connected here and there by narrow necks, and stretching off to the south for miles covered literally with water fowl, dicks and géege, and in fact everything that could quack or gabble. After resting we concluded 10 iake Apond some hundred yards wide and as Many more in length, for our pointof attack. John drove the team so as to skirt the shore of the pond, while Charlie and I walked be- side the wheels on the off-side. As we approached, the flock looked up inquiringly, but did not seem to be alarmed; and Joho was right, for here we were ‘rite onto ’em,” It was arightroyal sight. Lhad noticed one bird larger than the rest, that rested quietly on the surface of the pond apparently undisturbed by the clamor around it. As we came still nearer John whispered, “its a swan; its pelt’s wath ten shillin’,’ Thada rifle, and as true a plece of metal as you could wish, andI was a little proud of my ability to handle it—John had been my teacher. I had never seen a swan so near before. John wanted its pelt, and T was under the eye of my master. Jolm stopped the cattle about ten reds from the magnificent bird, which momentarily grew bigger and bigger to my vision. Ducks were plenty; geese were thick; butI saw nothing butthat swan. ‘ Fire!” says John, ‘‘or he’llgit scat.” I drew the rifle with which I could shoot off the head of a chicken or partridge at half the distance, to my shoulder, and rested over the wheel and fired, Idistinctly saw the bullet strike the water at least ten feet from the swan (John said ‘“‘ten rods,” but I never believed that). Arash of wings, a discordant noise, the report of Charlie’s gun as he brouglit down two out of as many hundred geese, a sharp crack from John’s whip, and an ejaculation which for force of Janguage and absence of compliments was ageminits way, and my eyes lost sight of the swan, from which they had not been removed after he took his fight, aud rested on the disgusted countenauce of John. My looks must haye touched him, for he never afterward referred to that swan—Charlie does, however. Reader, have you shot (at) your first deer? Then I need not appeal to your sympathies in vain ; for the first swan resembles the first deer in this particular—you seldom hit it. , Mus-gua-qua, oe HOW TOCLEAN A GUN BARREL. PEDRO, EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: My chief Incentives are to express my approval of. such communications as that of ‘‘ Edisto’s,” in your issue of Oct, 18, and to ask him what kind of cheaper powder he finds satis factory. Willhe beso good as totellme? Years agoTused to find the Hazard Kentucky Rifle powder good enough eyery way. It was cheap, and at the same time clean and strong, But fiually 1 could not obtain it good and was compelled to try other makes withno better suceess.~ I believe that any of the leading manufacturers can make a good article of powder when they wish to; bul I do not think that gen- erally they regard it to their interest to make a good, cheap article, though their profits on the higher grades must be extremely large, No false notions of propriety or of self-interest onght to prevent sporis- men from knowing who makes the best powder, AsI have had some experience with dirly powder] will tell your readers how ina great measure to obviate its defects, The plan may be new to some of them at least, and could, no doubt, be employed to advantage with the bet- fer gradesof powder, as well. In using a muzzle-loader, when the gun beginsto load dry and rough, charge your barrels with powder, carefully wadding with one or two wads, to prevent the water from reaching the powder, then pour in, and quickly turn out enough water to thoroughly wet the inside of the barrels ; now fire off the charges of powder and the gun is ready to reload for use. But as being more con- venient, and, 80 far as I can see, practically just as good, I have gener- ally loaded with both powder and shot, putting the water in on top of this, turning it out quickly, and going on my way ready fora shot, But in this case care should be taken to carry the muzzle downward until there is an opportunity to shoot; as sufficient water might remain in the barre] to reach the powder if carried otherwise, By repeating thi process as often aS May be necessary itis wonderful how long a gun may be used without cleaning. So far as the shooting qualities of the gun are concerned 1 find them much improved by.this means, No doubt it would be of equal advantage in breech-loaderg, and could be applied to them with much greater factlity. SPLASHEB. ee RECOIL THEORIES. Of explanations of recoil there is seemingly no end. Many of these, which appear positive demonstrations in the eyes of the authors, are really but crude guesses at what might be the truth of the matter, and we drop them aside. It would be in- teresting and satisfactory to have a solution of the problem, but it must be wrouzht out through more exact met hods and more scientific modes than many of our correspondents em- ploy. A Toronto reader says: Any recoil that can take place must be at the delivery of the shot. Ye FOREST AND STREAM. 289 There is no column of air to lift, The air inside of the barrel and the ait outside is equal, and a perfect dalance before the explosion takes piace; and the explosion is so sudden that it doesn’t give the air time to be shoved out of the barrel, butis compressed in the barrel and packs hard, and, as it were, takes a hold of the barrel. Suppose, in place of air, the barrel was filled up with a wooden rod that would not compress? Then there would be a recoil the instant the expansion tool place, as the wood will act on the common atmogphere and cause & repulse, All shooters know that if there is a plug of snow or any other substance gets in the muzzle of a gun it will burst when fired. A common wood plug stuckin the muzzle will bursta gun, Now, that ehows the air packs hardin the barrel to cause a rupture rather than blow cent the slight obstacle. The flash of powder 1s so mnch harder tian thewirat thé muzzle, and expands like a cone, that it will throw all that pressure back on the shoulder. Another correspondent says : I willattempt a brief analysis to prove that the recoil does not take place after the missile Jeaves the muzzle of the gun, The strength of powder depends upon the space in which fhe gas is confined, When burned in i!s own yolume powder exhibits ifs highest explosive en- ergy, which is represented by nearly a cubic foot of gas compressed imto a space of one cubic1 ch, and would create a pressure of about 40.0.0 1bs, per square inch with au ordinary charge of powder, As the space is increased the pressure is reduced in proportion to the number of volumes; and, inthe space of the whole barre}, it is evident that the same amount of powder (by weight) must always create the same pressure. That is, when the missile escapes the muzzle the gas is driven into the air under exactly the same pressure, regardless of the weight of the missile and the grain of the powder. Now, assuming fhat the vecoil occurs when the missile leayes the gun, and is cansed by the resistance of the air, we should have the same recoil to the same charge (by weight) of powder under all circumstances, But such is not the case. It will be found that it depends largely upon the weight of the missile and the grain of the powder. As inertia atts di- rectly a3 the mass, the impact of the gun will be to that of the missile as tle weight of the missile is to thatofthe gun. Hence, all other things being equal, the heavier the gun and the hhghter the missile the less is the recoil. The finer grade the powder is, the quicker it burns the higher the pressure is raised, the greater is the velocity of ihe missile, hence the greater recoil. Hither shot or powder, when large charges are used, develops repercussion, The shot produces itnot only by the increased weight, but by lying at greater length in the barrel the tendency to jam the pellets is increased, Powder produces if from the following cause: It has been found that sand is the most difflcnlt substance to expel from a gun. Three djameters of sand, fired oyeran ordinary charge of powder, willineyilably burst a gun, This arises from the fact that the sand arches across the barrel and prevents the escape of the gas, Powder closely resembles sand, and arches in the same manner. When the arch forms, the pressure is raised until the arch is broken, when if produces a concussion in the barrel, and a flattening and dispersion of the shot. There are afew minor causes productive of recoil: 1. A space between wads, some- times produced by the settling of the powder or the moving of the wad, 2, The striking back of a shell in its socket, or of the gun when loosely held. These are produced by concussion. The great object to be at- taned is to place the missile in a gradnally increasing velocity from the breech to the muzzle, without jar or conoussion, when the least recoll is produced with a giyen velocity. DELAWARE, —s— +8 = ——— CONICAL CHAMBERS. Epiror Forrst anp STREAM : The communication in the ForREsT AND STREAM signed ‘‘ Edisto,” Oct, 18th, in speaking of shells, says: “I belieye the principle of the conical base to be correct. £ think they require less powder than other shells, and the recoil of the gun does not appear so great.” The invention of thé coni¢al chamber in the breech pin of a gun was made in 1778 by 2a gun-maker in England named Nock. 4 lave searched n yaio in books on mechanics, philosophy and gunnery, and made en- quiries of many who should know, but have never been able to find an item, or hear any one confirm in any way the advantage that the in- ventor of the conical chamber claimed for his gun, J know of several experiments that have been carefully tried with the conical base paper shells. The account of two recent trials are published in the Chicago Field, Sept. 22 and Oct. 20, showing results quite the re- yerse to those claimed by the manufacturers. Shoutd ‘* Edisto” or any other gentleman wish to make a compara- tive test, I will send to the office of the FoREST AND STREAM One hun- dred or more paper shells made by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co,, and sufficient powder and shot of any description required for the test, leaving only the conical base shells fo be purchased. In that way the comparative merits of the conical or ordinary base for paper sheMs can * be determined. A, C. Hopes. Bridgeport, Oct. 23. 1877. —s ot Firn-Houstine Drege wv Froripa.—'* Cedar Fly Rod,” who spent last winter at Crystal River, Mla, writes: My guide— as every one else—I found, believed that the moon controlled the deer’s action, just as it does the tides. ‘‘ Too near the change of the moon” was his reason for anticipating little suc- cess in our projected fire-hunting. One bit of my experience may be of value to your readers. While on our way to the woods, Steve, my guide, stopped and called me to go ahead of the fire-pan and see how a cow’s eyes looked. They were cow’s eyes he had seen, but not being able tosee more than one eye at first could not tell for a certainty whether it was a cow or not. I found the eyes of a very pale greenish color, and quite wide apart ; whereas [ afterward learned that a deer’s eyes are of quite a reddish color, smaller and noj farther apart than the width of the palm of my hand. Steve said if a man only keeps cool and looks at the eyes closely, he need not make a mistake and shgot horses and cattle instead of deer. His rule is never to shoot at one eye unless he can see the body of the deer, which can be done when near enough to shoot, by rais- ing the pan well above the head so as to throw the light well on to the deer. A Missovr: Pigzon Roost.—The St. Louis Hepudlican, Oct. 18, has this account of a big pigeon-roast, on the Auglaize River, near Dodson’s camp-ground, Camden County, Mis- sour : ahr Jt isan annual roost, and disturbs the quiet of the people of the section. The newspaper man finds it difficult to edit and print his paper in a pigeon-roost. Millions of pigeons cover the trees, and sometimes break them down. Thereisa fright- ful confusion ci noises in this pigeon pandemonium. ‘he crashing of limts—the roaring of multitudinous pigeons, and the cracking of shot-gurs sweeping the birds down by hun- @reds and thousandsall night long. Nobody can sleep in such an uproar any more than they could amid the thunders of a raging battle. Besides this, there is a darkening of the air by the birds in their flight, which makes continual cloudy weather. But the people of this pigeon-roost are making the best of the situation. The pigeon has become a leading article of com- merce in the country, Last year over 100,000 pounds of pigeons were shipped from Stoutland, and the pigeon yield this year promises to be as good. But everything else stops in the pigeon-roosting season except the newspaper. ++ PIGEON MATCHES. Massacnuserts.*7he Rutland Field Day.—Sportsmen of Worcester, Spencer, Oakham and Rutland held a glass ball tournament with the following results, forty shots each, in courses of ten, eighteen yards. Whole number of balls broken, 505—Worcester, 154; Spencer, 129; Oakham, 114; Rutland, 108. Worcester Club, Spencer Club, Wis, Perry.....-..8 10» 10 9—37, A Putnam.......-.-T 10 8 9—34 LR Hud:on,. 6 8 8 29 H Brewer.. .B 8 FT 8—8L A Houghton......6 8 7 7T—#3 DOC Luther. 23 3 8 8—22 AG Mann.. 7 8 6 5—26 J Holmes . 2-5 «oT 6 6—O4 AP Cutting......6 7 9 10—34 LM French..... ast 4 7 3-18 Oakham Club. Rutland Club, J W Stone,.......4 7 6 S—96 C Pierce.........--. 6 4 8 9-27 J EHStone..... .4 5 8S 9—286 AJ Plerce......... 4 #4 5 6—19 C Caldwell...... o> 5 6 G18 P Wheerer.....e065 T 8 9—32 R Deané.......... 7 7 8S 6&—88 A B Fisher......... 3°12 «1-7 C Bothwell.....,.6 3 6 2 iT J Needham........ -6 #6 6 7—23 Lona Isranp SHootma Crun—Devter Park, L, T., Nov. 9.—Regular monthly sweepstakes. The first sweepstakes had Seven contestants at $2 each, making a total of $14, which was divided into three parts. They shot at three birds each, 20 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, 1} oz, of shot, H and T traps; ties settled by miss and go out, the club rules to govern. Gilderslebyes— sss ics smes dee ced fll 2—B> Murphy, peste cnsbuessecy 111-3 YING. one as ecw censor escccesl 1 1—3% O'Brien, -.,..-. 009-5 soee-d 1 0-2 Wan Kirk, ... 2.2.2... onecves-d 1 1—3 Woodd....-.2. pentastese-0) L O—I AEN COREE Sanh Pe ea tan Oa Ties on three. Gildersleeve........... ea aes Lil — 2 WV LU seis pisitee a posit sees oo Seon) Byrne.... DiO—Te NULPIY:. oo ievemicssspiecgbavie govern. Glldersleeve vevecesemns. 2.1. 1 11~—8 Murphy...............2.. 011-2 Orley ties esate swansioy.sceciee 1 11—8 Ward.....,..-.... (aemns 10W AVOOGH: ey dorsi tepetaracsaayede ke) L—s Tie on three. GIGETAIDEVE aaa, Soscpie tty areel NGOUBY sn cesecck deus eedcscosiet. 0 AUB EICTS £8 saa pcos wale Sebel tins ouewa cael : Gildersleeye and O’Brien divided all of the money, Same Day—Trial match, at five birds each. The same con- ditions to govern this as the other two. eesneseses L112 T1—5 O'Brien........ Yeaseed 1 10'0—8 The time of shooting, one hour and fifteen minutes. Nassau Gun Cius—Devier Park, ZL. I., Nov. 12.— Monthly shoot of the Nassau Gun Club, for the Champion ‘Silver Cup, shot for at five birds each, 25 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, 14 oz. of shot, H and [traps, the club ruies to govern. ‘This had seven competitors. _ J Abrams......... «...1 1111—5 Mr“Dunham....... agostit4 1010-2 Hs Van Wicklen........1 0 1 11—4 Mr Slover..... Soemement ae 110 0—2 MT IGOT Ge ote at elemdl bleep 11101—4 Mr Bergan,...,..........0 0 0 0—0 J Van Wicklen..:..,..1 111 0—4 Same Day—Sweepstakes of $2 each, with twelve competitors, making a total of $24, divided into two parts, at three birds each, 80 yards rise, and from five traps; ties miss and go out. Mr Dunham..... J Abrams..... Mr Borroughs Mr Bergan.... J Van Wickler 10 1—2 Mr Wonds.,. . H Van Wicklen, LOS 2e MIAO VeI pices, ees oe -..1 0 @—1 D Van Wicklen....-. ....0 1 1—2 « Ties on twa. Mr Burroughs,........... PTi1—8 DVan Wicklensss: ..2,.este. <5 ve O J Van Wicklen ........ -e-l 10—2 di ADTAMB:,..++.,s5+- bd pare ueseiee oa UP H Van Wicklen....-....-..1 0 0—1 Messrs, Lott, Smith and Ferguson missed all. Mr. J. Adams was referee; time of-shooting, one hour forty minutes. Nuw Jersrex—Bergen Point, Nov. 6,—Dhe Bergen Point Amateur Gun Club held their first Gyro shoot to-day. The following are the scores, ten wings each : MENG ne eet hes ok acecolad yeh ceed ere cee ave ier wen pie ee ae ee ye lo OCH) Davin Ws evs, see by deans 4oe8- CURRY 5. dance pon, alee s et Been Me IGhins soeanttes chainea were sehel (PSS a ESRB Aas deere Se pet Kansas—Siosedale Game Protection Olwb,—The last monthly shoot of this club resulted in the following score : IHG Caine er cataaseieait Sa oe bobis > nelly AMELINEB saoah sae ciel Sab cedalceace 2 W Bowen......-. NS ee Seen De FP WIMEGs Capp pms ce Pac acicagelaews oo PY SUM AtbhIas Nee see cls cesamcietene = 2 EIS ONGA setae s salen et aa tacos anal Fountain Gun Cius—Brooklyn Driving Park.—Monthly shoot for the championship medal. The birds were all strong fiyers—young English blue-rocks. Brown's dog Shot gathered the birds. One of Helmstead’s birds alighted in the grass about twenty yards from the traps, and Shot started after the bird and caught it by leaping into the air. The dog brought the bird in, and the referee sang out “Dead bird!” At the moment the dog dropped the bird, and the pigeon, not having been struck by the shot aimed at it by Mr. Llempstead, soared high in the air and sailed over the boundary. Vhe handicap was as follows: Madison, C Williams and Eddy, twenty-eight yards; De Fraine, Whitney, Miller, Oap- tain F H Hanson, Dr. Race, Sheridan, MacMahon, Hender- son, Walters and Helmstead, twenty-five yards; Mr. Williams, W RK Hunter, W Cleaver, Byrne and Hdwards, twenty-one yards, and Goodwin, eighteen yards. The medal was won by E H Madison, who killed all his birds. Mr. Walton, of the Long island Gun Club, acted as referee, and Mr, Gill scored. MBGISON... 4. 2s. cere veene 2D VENUS. ..... caeeds Ale UNS He Sees SLOT ASUNY Juraimte-aiste woos’ s ais eeshelay srs ai seis cluemanceecabel wh oll. (4 sot el — G Helmstedh.............. Pa Eel ee ES a ee a he WiHinGycins tess. treensbederaived een honenneasO) 2 Lb tet p= 5 H Miller...... ‘ r Gesmaeko wih aisjigvebend 1 2 I 1,*0) 0—5 W Cleaver...... Rc Se a ce 10101 1—5 SANG Vooe ascteeeee auc sa tract ars een oe ieee ore 3 ET 5 BYLUC . 0. seers eee sees ne ress eees Vor Seb! ak al th al 0) ais McMahon..... Sooo par Sh Che RAS Ee en nh a VR an ey aso cas coeni a seek teen Siw e. y ee a We he ike RES VWPREAULC Dis ve ueeee saeu amuse mt Gee tess cas Ol, Oe ie (eat Wallers:,......0..--46 SOMITE 02 CD STE tS eee me Lee oe ea Tits WraING sls ss): ote ene sage et Mahia seal, oe oO Os ds FISNUBDHON so 92. cies Pca Thee POU Se Shaan oe . ook TO) *0, 40, 140: 1—S Gootlwil.....+----- Se CSEP Reb RLG Ue UL plas ecg TL Oa *0 0) 3 Captain F W Hansen..... 05025 Sie. wweedd det Oi “0. v—2 WO WHUBMG Sass eacvesvsutoms ele 8 fareets. 0 L OO OL O—9 Dr Race ........ Thats 58 Diab ade te ae 10070 0 1 O-» Ah regs Ey ere Sept) Ldsdcescyd OD OF. 0 -o ti—s * Fell dead ont of bounds. + Kiiled within bounds by ontsiders. This is the second time that Madison hag won the Club medal. The medal,was first won in May last, and it becomes the property of the member winning it the greatest number of times during the year, and itis to be shot for by such mem- bers of the club that care to compete monthly. The medal has been held by C Williams twice, Madison twice, and once, by Josephs, Cleaver and McMahon. Carrain Bogarpus AT PRoyipENor.—Captain Bogardus has been showing the Providence people how to shoot. His first exhibition was the breaking of 300 glass balls in 21 min- utes and 48 seconds. His next feat was to break 300 balls in the extraordinary time of 19 min. 34 sec. In the first hundred he missed two balls, inthe second hundred six, and in the third hundred, four—or twelve balls in the three hundred. He aimed at three hundred and sixteen, broke three hundred, missed 12 and the gun missed fire four times. When the extraordinary time of 19 min. and 34sec. was announced by the official time-keeper every one was surprised, but none more so than the champion himself. He had beaten the best record he eyer made. ; A match between Bogardus and W. E. Horton, of Phila- delphia, resulted in the following score: ; Bogardus—1 110111111111111111110111101111 11001111111011011, Total—s2. Horton—1 111111111111100010010011111111 11110011, Total—30, | Set and River Hishing. FISH IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER, — Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weaktfish, Oynoscion regalia, M, nigricans, Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatriz, Mascalonge, Hsox nobilior, Spanish Mackerel, Cybiwm macula- Pike or Pickerel, Hsoz luciua. tum. Cero, Cybium regale, Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus, Yellow Perch, Perca jlavescens, Sea Bass, Scicenops ocellatus, Striped Bass, Roccus linneatus. White Perch, Morone americana. Fisu iv Marxet.—Fish in good quantity. Codfish very plenty and caught off Long Island. Bass, 18 to 20 cents a pound; smelts, 20 cents; bluefish, 15; salmon, frozen, 35; mackerel, 18 to 25; white perch, 15; Spanish mackerel, 35 ; green turtle, 18; terrapin, $15 a dozen ; halibut, 18 cents a pound ; haddock, 8 cents; codfish, 8 to 10; blackfish, 10 to 15; flounders, 10; lobsters, 10; sheeps head, 25; scollops, $1.50 per gallon; soft clams, 30 cents per 100; white fish, 18 ; pickerel, 18; salmon trout, 15; hard crabs, $3.50 a 100 ; blue-back trout, 50 cents a pound. —The first of the Rangeley Lake blue-back trout have come to market from Maine, and will be as usualat Mr. HB. G. Blackford'’s stallin Fulton Market. It may be remembered that these peculiar fish have the honor of being the single ex- ception to the general rule in regard to the close season, as far as trout are concerned ; and sometimes amusing incidents have oecurred on the part of the officers of State associations for the protection of game, who through excess of zeal have inter- fered with the selling of the blue-back trout at this time of the year. New Hampsnire.—Joshua Haynes, of Newbury, for taking six tront from a brook near Sunapee Lake, has been fine $60 and costs, amounting in all to $71.25. Movements or THe Fisning Freer.-—The number of fish- ing arrivals reported at this port the past week has been 61, viz., 11 from the Banks, 8 from Georges, 1 from the Bay St. Lawrence, and 31 from Shore mackereling trips. Receipts— 200,000 lbs. Bank cod, 100,000 lbs. Georges cod, 117,000 lbs. halibut, 70 bbls. Bay mackerel, about 1,750 bbls. Shore mack- erel. The mackerel fleet have nearly all arrived, and the stock on the market will not be materially increased by later arrivals. Market firm, The Bank fleet bring in light fares, and the Georges fleet is small and meeting with indifferent success. Prof, Spencer F. Baird, U., 8. Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries, says that the failure of the fisheries on the North American coast is no exception. All parts of the world show a great falling off; most of all, in some parts of Europe, the almost total failure of the fisheries has been accompanied with great loss of life and property, The short catch of mackerel in our waters this season, and the poor quality, he cannot ac- count for, as he has carefully examined the fishing grounds and finds mackerel food has been plenty all the season. He says we haye no room to think another season may not be as favorable as any year.—Cape Ann Advertiser, Nov. 9. Ruove Istann—NVewport, Nov. 7.—Bass and blue fishing is about over. Porgies are plenty again, and are very fat. Some fifteen or twenty steamers fishing out off our harbor, one steamer, a week last Tuesday, the catch was over 1,000 barrels. i} Fiorina—Bay Port, Nov. 2.—This is one of the pleasant- est situations on the Gulf Coast. The shoal water and out- lying islands make it free from high seas or breakers, and a secure place for sail boats. There is an abundance of fish and fowl and accessible hunting grounds, and as there are some three or four northern families who take boarders visitors al- ways leave this pleasant place with regret. Speaking of the abundance of game: two colored men went up to the old military field, some six miles up the river, and being away only a part of the day returned with seven wild turkeys. They saw three bears and some deer, but theirindiiferent gun failed to go off. Yesterday a colored man invited me to go up the river in his boat, I with my guns and he with his fish grains. The river abounds in mullet, sheaphead, snappers and red- fish. He was very expert in spearing fish while I found sport inshooting. Passing along he espied an alligator on the bottom and said he was going tospear him, I begged him not to, but spoke too late. He plunged the spearinto the ‘* gator,” which dashed into the middle of the river, making things lively and nearly upsetting the boat. I was glad when the rope broke, but my colored friend was exasperated at the loss of his spear, and returned home a sadder and a madder man. The orange crop, though very fine, is unusually late this year; the frat as yet green and sour. G. F, W. Breautirut Fires.—John Haily, fly tyer, of 320 Henry street, New York, has just filled an order for us of afew dozen trout and salmon flies of the following patterns, selected as general working flies omy ; Salmon Flies.—Jack Scott, Silver Doctor, and Cork Robin. Trout Flies—Cow Dung, May Fly, Green Drake, Professor, Blue Pro- fessor, Coachman, Stone Fiy, Black Quat, Ibis, aud Grizzly King. 290 These are properly all the flies necessary for an angler’s vepertoire, though there are choice patterns highly prized by experts which will not be found in the stock of the tackle’ shops. We are very glad to be able to speak of these flies of Mr. Haily as very carefully and conscientiously prepared productions. Probably we have never possessed better. We know that any gentlemen ordering from him will receive full satisfaction. ‘We always order our flies made in winter. The manufacturer has more leisure then, and can do his patterns better justice. In the spring every one applies at once, and are not as liable to be so well served. AnorHEer BEavrirut Rop.—Verily, we are favored among sportsmen ! Mr. Chas. F. Orvis, of Manchester, Vt., whose reputation as the maker of fine trout and bass rods has grown deservedly wide within the past three years, has kindly pre- sented us with one of his finest trout rods. It is made of lancewood throughout, silver mounted, with metal reel seat, and whipped with silk throughout like split bamboo rods. These silk windings prevent the rod from breaking, and add much toits beauty. In some respects the rod before us isa novelty. It isa ‘*‘combination” rod, but it is the only com- * bination that we ever took kindly to. The first joint is about sixteen inches in length. This includes. only. that portion which is held in the hand, commenly designated as the bulge. Behind the bulge and near the extremity of the bit is the reel- plate, which holds the reel. Into the ferrule of this joint can be fitted at option either one of two sets of joints, making a complete rod, either for trout or bass fishing. In other words the angler is provided with two separate and distinct rods, with a handle common to both. Thus the uniform elasticity and play of each is preserved throughout ; whereas in the old- fashioned combination the quality of one or all must be im- paired. We understand that Mr. Orvis can manufacture rods of this kind to order for the low price of $15, and we can most readily recommend them to the attention of any who find economy in expenditure to be a consideration, or who pre- fer wood t6 bamboo. For this gift so generously bestowed, the donor has our sincere thanks. It shall be put to no ignoble pervice. © Oryvis’s SHow Casr ror Fry Parrerns,—We are gradu- ally collecting at our office quite a museum of sporting ma- terials. Sometime ago we were presented by the Hazard Powder Company with a magnificent mahogany case display- ing the several kinds of powder manufactured by them, and more recently a similar case with the sizes of shot made by Tatham Bros. These are of great service to sportsmen select- ing their ammunition for various kinds of game and cualibres of gun. Of like service is a beautiful case presented to us last week by Mr. Charles F. Orvis, of Manchester, Vermont, dis- playing the several varieties varieties of trout and bass flies made by him for the use of anglers. The name of each pat- tern is attached to it, so that the puzzling nomenclature of the profession is at once made intelligible to the tyro, and he has only to make his selection and send in his order according to the patterns desired, merely giving the name of such and size he may want. We think if all dealers would adopt the plan of hanging a similar show case in their shops they would not only facilitate the transaction of business and satisfy the purchaser, but largely increase their sales. Mr. Orvis’ flies ave very carefully tried, while the materials are selected with serupulous care. ‘That buyers are pleased with his work is shown by the fact that he is constantly filling orders from évery State in the Union, however remote. A Fisn Suownr ty Cayapa.—-The story runs somewhat as follows, and it all happened toa schoo!l-marm in Harwick Township: Having dismissed her school, she was walking to her boarding-house on or about the 8th of this month, when in the grass [Query—lIs there grass in or around this part of the Dominion in Noyember?] ths lady came across another: school of fish, this time in a pasture. Having been ‘* brought up at the sea shore,” where she first undoubtedly saw a fish, she took them to be rattlesnakes; then her marine icthyolog- jcal knowledge being of great use to her, she instantly knew the fish to be a kind of pickerel. [Query—Does the esoz fre quent the sea shore ?] Anyhow, after a few screams, being a thrifty young woman, she came to, and having gone back fo a pail in the school-room, she collected a bucket-full of fish. “The circumstance,” writes a paragraphist to the Toronto Globe, ‘is unique, apart from its strange surroundings.” Now had the fish been smoked herrings or desiccated cod, the whole matter would haye become quite plain; but a fish shower of pickerel in Canada, it must be confessed is puzzling. Per- haps the Provinces are jealous of the richness of the States. Since we have had a sausage storm in and around Cincinnati and a hash hurricane in [linois, why should they not have a pickerel avalanche in Harwick Township? Ourious Capturr or A Szat.—One Thomas Morris, while standing upon the high cliffsof Ramsey Island, Great Britain, perceived a seal asleep on the shore helow. Descending, he succeeded in getting between the animal and the water before it awoke. As it made for the beach, he seized it with his hands, and after along and severe struggle succeeded in tying a handkerchief around its flippers. It proved a very trouble- some pet, snapping at every one who approached it, but curiously enough is far more incensed at the sight of its captor than any other person. The cliff where Morris déscended seems almost impracticable, and how the man got down, and still more how he got up, carrying a strugéling-and snapping seal is a mystery. : Cop Fismmxe in IchnANn,—Chambers Journal gives an in teresting account of the French fi®ieries for cod in Iceland: | pigeons belong to Messrs. Moir & Son, Aberdeen. FOREST ‘AND ‘STREAM. The fishermen, it seems, are sometimes rather impressed than serve as volunteers. Most of the men come from Brittany. The duties when fishing are very heavy,aid the accommoda- tions for the men miserable. In a cod fishing craft it is necessary ‘Oo have as many men as possible, and twenty are usually takin, The arrangements are woefully insufficient. There are only sl2eping-places for a third; one sailor resting while two are fisiing. Thus, after six hours spent on deck without shelter from rain, wind and snow, the waves washing over and the heavy line in their | hands, the men go down stiff with cold and worn out with fatigue. Yet they must lie, dressed as they are, on a hard, damp mattress; and frequently the clothes are never changed from the beginning to the end of the voyage. Atter fiye yoy- ages @ man is authorized to take the command, and though styled captain, he is nothing more than the head of the fisher- men. Itis his work to keep the account of the number of cod caught; the sailors taking care, as they hook a fish, to cut out 1ts tongue and place it in a bag hung to their belt, When the hour of repose comes the tongues are taken to the captain, and about ten centimes is allowed for each, The second in office is only chosen as being the most skillful with his line; then comes the man who cuts off the cods’ heads, opens and prepares the fish for the salter; and lastly the one who lays them in the barrels and closes them for sale. Those ships that have chosen their position for fishing take down their sails and lie as quietly at anchor as the wind will permit, the men standing in a close line at the side of the vessel, They are clothed from head to foot in knitted or flannel gar- ments, with waterproof capes and hats. A petticoat of strong linen is tied around the waist, descending below the knees, and to preserve the feet from wet they wear woolen stockings and waterproof boots. Thick woolen gloves, lined with leather, saye their hands from the injury of constant fric- tion from the heayy line. The whole forms a curious picture of ragged, patched, greasy, well-tarred habiliments, which a comic pencil might rejoice to portray. The men, indifferent to their appearance, seek only to be saved from moisture, The lines they use are necessarily very heavy to bring on board a fish weighing, say forty pounds. There are two hooks baited wlth the entrails of fish; but the voracity of the cod is such that it is scarcely necessary to be too particular as to the lure. Thus the men stand for six hours consecutively, gently moving the line, and when a shake indicates a catch, lifting the heavy weight on board. The fatigue is very great, and much of if is pure loss, as the line too often brings up another fish, called the fletan, which, though very good to eat does not bear preserving The sailors hold this interloper in extreme aversion, as it often breaks the line by its weight, and gives them much trouble to heave on board. Tue Use or Piazons IN THE Fisnery Busiwess.—We have already spoken of the employment of carrier pigeons in the fishing industry. From the Fishing Gazette we take the fol- lowing: The experiment which was tried last year of employing car- tier-pigeons for the purpose of bringing early intelligence each morning from the fishing-ground of the result of the night's labor, is again being resorted to this season, and with the most satisfactory results. One of the birds is taken out in each boat in the afternoon, and after the nets have been hauled on the following morning and the extent of the catch ascertained, the pigeon is despatched with a small piece of parchment tied round its neck, containing information as to the number of crans on board, the position of the boat, the direction of the wind, and the prospects of the return journey, etc. - If there is not wind to take the boat back, or if it is blowing in an un- favorable direction, a request is made for a tug, and'from the particulars given as to the béarings of the craft, she can be picked up easily by the steamer, The other advantages of the system are that, when the curers are apprised of the quantity of herrings they may expect, they can make preparations for expediting the delivering and curing of the fish. Most of the When let oft from the boats, the birds invariably circle three times round overhead, and then sweep away toward the land with great rapidity, generally fiying at the rate of about a mile per minute. Two superior birds in Messrs. Moir’s possession have occasionally come a distance of twenty or twenty-five miles in as many minutes; and on Tuesday one of these pigeons came home sixteen miles in the same number of minutes. Another of Messrs. Moir’s pigeons flew on board the Heatherbell on Tuesday afternoon off the Girdleness, bearing a slip of paper containing the intelligence that the boat from which it had been dispatched at 11;54 bad a cargo of twenty-five barrels of herrings. The pigeons require very little training, and soon know where to land with their message. A cot has been fit- ted up on the roof of Messrs, Moir’s premises at the quay for the accommodation of the birds, and they invariably alight there on their return from sea. OOD CONDITIONS FOR GOOD BASSFISHING. Eprror ForEST AND STREAM: If sportsmen would give the practical features of their knowledge, experience or observation, it would add greatly to the value and in- terest of heir writings. One may tell of glorious sports in fishing for black bass, but how much more seceptable it would he ifthe conditions under which success was achieved, or which led to success, were given, The time of year, a description of the day, the temperature, direction oi wind, the sky, conditions of water, stage of moon, time of day, kind of bait, depth of iishing, kind of tackle, and any observations that may haye been made. Here I will mention some items of experience in 1e- ard to bait. Ihave learned by repeated trials and careiul notice that tlereis n0 minnow, of all the kinds to which | have had access, 80 good for black bass asthe shiner; uniess I except one that resembles it in color, but which is hardier and lives longer on the hook, I haye heard many assertions adverse to this from persons who ought to know, and Whose assertions proved eniy a hindrance fo me in arriving atthe truth. A minnow marred or disfigured in the slightest degree wil be refused when a perfect one willbe taken, Iam wellaware that when eee eee oso oSEO SE ww oaoawyamaas eyesore SS bass are plenty and hnngry they wil: taxe almost any kind of a minnow or €ven a piece of one, but when they are shy and hard to tempt the above remarks will apply: One frosty October day, when bass were biting freely and continuously, I discovered that when I baited with a very small minnow, not more than an inch in length—so small indeed that they were regarded as useless until a prospective scarcity of bait induced atrial of them—I took the largest sized bass, weighing from two totwo and a half pounds, while with minnows from three to four inches in Jength I took them wrighing generally less than a pound. This ocurred under circumstances admitting of so many trials as to prevent the conclusion that it was accidental. Since then I have not noticed the same thing, but my opportunities have never since been so good. This is contrary to all that I ever heard from fishermen on the subject, they always advising large minnows for large bass. T should like fo be informed if any one else has had similar experience. SPLASHER, ——<___—_—>_+ 8 —_—__ THE ROUTE TO THE UPPER MAGAL- LOWAY. JAMAICA PLAIN, NOV. 9, 1817. EpiToR ForEST AND STREAM: iY Having just returned from the Moosehead Lake Region, where I have been busy on my forthcoming “Guide to Moosehead Lake and Northern Maine,” T naturally, a8 soon as I coulda find time, looked over the file of your yaluable journalthat had collected during my «bsence, Tn the number dated Oct,18,I found an article headed “ The Upper Magal- loway River,” some statements in which I do not agree with. The writer, speaking of the route to the Magalloway River and Parmachenee Lake, via Upton, Me., spoken of in my “Richardson and Rangeley Lakes Illustrated,” states the conveyance between Upton and Errol Damto be by stage. This statement is wrong, as ail traveling that route take the steamer Diamond xt Upton, in the morning, after arriva, by stage the night before, and lav: 4 delightful sail to Wentworth’s Location, touching at Errol Damon.) way. If “wW.c. E,” will refer to page 72 of the Guide, he will find ste -d in the book that the conyey- ance isby steamer, and not by stage, as 1e wrongly quotes. He will also find the route by way of North Stratiord and Colebrook, fully de- scribed on pages 63 and 67, chapters 14 and 16. TI have been both ways, and the Upton route is certainly the easiest apdcheapest. The scener y via Colebrook is undoubtedly the finest, as by that route one passes through Dixyille Notch. I would recommend that to make a Dleasant trip one should go by Upton, and return via Colebrook and North £trat- ford. By Upton one has a great deal less staging than by North Strat- ford. The distance from North Stratford to Wentworth’s Lotation, via, Colebrook, is 49 miles, and even if you take the steamer at Errol Dam you have 34 miles of staging against 26 miles via Upton. ‘The Stage from Bethel to Upton reaches the Lake House at the same time at night as the stage from North Stratford reaches Colebrook, although the (js- tance is 13 miles more, At the Lake House one can Sireep until halt-jast six the next morning, and then be in time for the boat. They do not have to turn ont at half-past four, as ‘* W. C. 8.” Says he did at Colec- brook. But I have said enongh on this matter, 28 it1s immaterial to me which route sportsinen take to Parmachenee, They will find them all Tully de- scribedinimy ‘Richardson and Rangeley Lakes Tilustrated,” and can choose for themselves. One last correction in regard to the boat on Lake Umbagog. In June August and September if makes four daily trips per week, instead of three, a8‘ W. C. E.” states, and in July only three trips per week. In regard to the trout up the Magalloway, I would state that they rnn small on that river, on Parmachenee Lake and the ponds in the vicinity, as compared with those in the Richardson and Rangeley Lakes.A four- pound trout is a big fish for Parmachenee Lake and that vicinity, The small pond in frontof Flints Camp two years ago contained nothing but small trout, although Mr. Flint has since stocked it wilh larger fish. But I think it would trouble“ W. C. B.* to prove that & six- pound trout ever came out of it, or ever was in it, as six-pound trout in that immediate vicinity are as scarce as black flies in January. In closing, I would suggestto “W.C.E.” that the next time he visits the Magalloway, he had better try the Upton route, for ff he has never been that way he will find it offers some advantages over tho other. CHARLES A, J. FARRAR, ———__—-- HEXAGONAL SPLIT BAMBOO RODs. EDITOR FoOrnsT AND STREAM: In your issue of last week, in ans\erto a correspondent from Lees- burg, asking the relative merits of the round and hexagonal split bam- boorods, we observed you give judgment in favor of the former, Ag our experience as manufacturers is directly opposed to the conclusions you draw, may we, if it will not be considered a presuinption on ours part, be allowed to sta!e wherein we differ from you, and the reason for our opinion? You are undoubtedly correct ‘‘ that the value ofa rod depends on ils mechanical coustruction, materials and its working power.’ You state that *‘the hexagonal is the easier made, and, therefore, about forty (40) per cent, cheaper.” Our experience is, that it costs as much to make the hexagonal as the round. Tomake the six parts forming the joint exactly of the same size, 80 that when put together they will be perfectly fitted, requiring no outside reduction (which would remove a partof ‘the enamel) isa yery fine job, and one that only a highly skilled workman can accgm- plish, The workman who can make a perfect hexagonal joint can make the round equally as well, but there is more skill reqnired in the former han the latter, In the former, if the parts are not closely fitted, any imperfection is readily detected ; while iu the latter, as the enamel, in part, 1s necessarily removed to make it round, and the grain of the bam- boo exposed, itis a dificult matter to distinguish a defect in fitting from the wood itself, aud a poorly constructed rod may apyear as well made © as the best. : Again, asitis universally admitted thatthe essentils of a 00d split © bamboo rod—its strength, elasticity and durability, are mainly dueto the enamel, it follows, that removing any part of it lessens the yatue in all these vital points. You state that the most experienced workman can make the round joint entirely of enamel,” Thatitis an impossibility to make a round joint and preserve even the larger part of the enamel, we know to be the case. The natural bamboo, as you are aware, is hol. low ; to make from this a solid joint in six strips, suitable for a trout er salmon rod, the original cirele of the bamboo is so much reduced that ihe stripg, when placed together, do not forma ‘‘rouna” buta hexagon. Now, to firm this into a “round,” avery great part of the enamel has tobe removed. To show this plainly, if you wil! draw a hexagon figure, and from its centre describe a circle covering its Sides, you will ste at a glance the large portion of the enamel destroyed aud how impossible it isto make a ‘round” joint and yet preserve the enamel intact. As the hexagonal form preserves all the enamel, if fol- lows that this is the strongest form in which to make the rods. : As to the “ working” of the two forms, the hexagonal haying all the enamel and no weak points, gives a uhiform swing throughout, while n the * round,” from its want of uniformity, the action is unequal, FOREST AND, STREAM: 291 If a weight is placed on the tip of a hexagonal rod, and the butt is turned m the hand, the deflection will not vary. This ensures proper delivery of the line and ease in casting. Again, the hexagonal, being braced on all sides by the enamel, is pre- served from the aetion of the water, and is therefore far more durable, and will keep its elusticity and straighiness under a heayy strain. We intrude on your space, not for the purpose of advertising our hexagonal rods (for this we do in another part of your paper), but sim- ply that the anglers who use split bamboo rods may have the advantage of our experience in judging the relative merits of the two kinds of yods. We would add that we have, during the past season, placed over ninety (90) of these hexagonal rods in the hands of as many fishermen; and not a single one has been returned fio us for any defect. - Respectfully yours, ConROY, BISSETT & MALLESON, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton street, N. Y. auswers ta Worrespondents. No Notice Taken of Anopymousr Communications. & A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why ' their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of this column, 8. P.—The gun advertised is a good one for the price. M. H. B., Greenville, Pa.—Bogardus lives in Elkhart, Ind. M. §., Currollton.—Will do our best, but always a dimicuit thing to do f0 any people want just such a dog. H, P. A., Boston.—When -were the Bogardus rules on glass ball shooting published by you? Ans, Aug. 30, W. §8., Rouse’s Point.—Wil you give me loadof gun for different kinds of game? Ans. ‘‘Sportsman’s Gazetteer.” C. L. J,, Texas.—The arm advertised is a good one for the price. Of course, you must not expect a fifty dollar rifle for five, J. W. W., Brookline.—Where can I get a good rabbit dog, anda beagle? Ans. See advertisements of some weeks ago. q. A. L.,—Will the inquirer about Conlin’s gallery give his name and address, a8 we cannot notice anonymous comm unications? A.C, H., Beloit, Wis.—Can you inform me which is the best work on breaking dogs? Ans. Col. Hutchinson's work on the subject, © Drx, Upselanti.—What powder shall I use in loading shells for my 45- 70 rifle barrel 26 inches, Springfield model? Ans, Hazard F. G, A. B., Brooklyn.—Does G. W. Simmons sell his tan-colored pliable Jeather water proof suitsin New York? Ans, Most of th principal. dealers sellthem. EH. W. D., Providence.—Can you tell me if Prang is on the ““ Turf Reg- ister?” Ang, Yes, and raised by 8. T, Drane, of Eminence, Ky, Inquire of Mr. Drane as to pedigree. a. A. C., Hillsboro.—Have had numerous inquiries for what you want but though it is made have not found ont where itis to be had,” Write us again in a month about it. W.H.C., Brattleboro.—Why use a biack bull’s eye instead of a white one? Ans. A white bull’s eye would be confusing, and would not stand out in such distinctness as a black one. W.N. B., Troy.—W hat is the distance apart of rings used in the tar- get between Helvetia and Zettler? Ans, By measurement of target now in office, three quarters of an inch. J. H, H., Mifiintown, 2a.—Where can swans’ eggs be purchased ? Ans, Swans’ eggs are out of season now, and not tobe had. Write us inthe Spring and we can procure them. W. and A,, Milnill.—Oan you put us in communication withany one of whom we can procure live quail? Ans. Live quail can be bought at Reichie’s, Chatham street near William, New York, M. M., Reading, Mich.—My Irish setter had distemper Jast February ; at intervals has hot nose, and makes a peculiar noise with his nosirils, What isthe matter? Ans, and exercise him freely. wW.E. §., Bethel, Me.—Is there any market for such a thing a4 a live eagle? If so, can you give me an address? The birdis a young bald eagle, meAsures six feet ten inches tip to tip. Ans. Chas. Reichie, 54 Chatham street, New York. Cc. G. J., Howell,—f want to buy a breech-loader for turkeys, ducks, pigeons, partridges aiid woodcock. Please advise me as to bore, weight, choke-bore. Ans, You want a general kind ofagun, €hoose a10 gauge, 30 in. barrel, to weigh from 8 to 9 Ibs. c.L. N., Gilhertaville—i, How soon is it advisable for a young setter tosee a bitch? Is good stock the result of crossing a thoroughbred Trish setter with an Hnglieh bitch? Ans. 1. Not earlier than one and a half years old. 2. Thereis no obj ection to such @ cross, Case, New Jersey.—My pointer bitch’s ear is all swollen or puffed up near the head. Ifseems.1obe soft asiffullof wind. She has had can- ker in her head, What is the disease,and whatthe cause? Ans. ‘Abscess in the external ear. Open with sharp pointed knife. O. § , Rock Tsland.—Where can I buy buckskin, and what is it worth? Is there a standard of measurement? Ans. J. P. Powell & Co., of New York. Price about $8 a pound. Impossible to give a standard, as it varies with size of skins, a dozen weighing from 5 to 20 pounds. CG. W. B., Westboro, Mass.—1. How do furs taken in Florida compare with those of New Engiand? 2. Willit pay to trap in Florida? 3, In what part of the State are the animals most numerous? Ans. 1. Light- er pelts. 2. Quite doubtful, 3. In the middle and western portions, TeAcHER, Lawrenceyille, N. J.—Is there any essential difference between position of pointer and setter? Ans. There is no essential difference in the position of pointer or setter in standing game. Tor peculiarities of position see any good description of pointer or setter. Austin OPHIR, New York.—Would like to go to Jacksonville yia Nas- sau, Key West, to west coast of Florida. How shall I go? Ans, A steamer will leave here about Dec, 15th for St, Augustine direct, thence to Nassau. Apply to Murray, Ferris & Co., faaide st , near Wall, Cocker, Pittsburgh.—My cocker abanted, ts 6 years ola, lias from three to five attacks every day, with violent jerkings and twitchings. Think he must have been poisoned, Ans. Your dog has Epileptiform con- yulgions, Strychnia must be the exciting cause. Wardly think a cure possible, H. H., McKeesport.—My dog, two years old, has eyes slightly inflamed. Wose cool and moist. Sneezes frequently ; appetite good ; restless when lying down. Ans, Looks yery much like worms from the symptoms, Give him areca nut, followed by an emetic, or some common salt the day afterward. Give the dog no meat for a month or two |} | tiles the water—this is essential, P., Galveston.—What do you know about the F—— gun? Ans. It is & Teliable gun in every way, and is all that it is represented. Tl. B. T., Tilesonburg, Ont.—I have a litter of pointer puppies, three weeks old, much bothered with fleas. What shallldo? Ans. Rub them over with kerosene and wash with tepid water, or use Persian in- sect powder, Rover.— What point in Delaware would you advise as good for duck, quail and partridge shootiig? Can stay a week; intend leaying the city about the i9th. Ans. Take the railroad from Wilm ngton, Dela- ware down the peninsula and any one of its lateral branches will give you the shooting you want. W.A.L., Great Barrington,—1, Is 50 grains powder enough for a pel- let of 270 grains, 44 cal., 500 yards? 2. Wil & rifle shoot better with a thin wad between powder and ball? 3. Willthe score be much greater with 70 than 50 grains? Ans, 1. Yes. 2. Advise using a wad. 3. Re- coil increases with powder. R. ti. L., Raleigh, N_ G.—My gun, 12 bore at breech and 18 af muzzle, suddenly grows larger three inches from the muzzle and contracts fain at fe muzzle. Is that the way a gun is choke-bored? Ans. Yes, itis a choke-hore, Haye seen them made expanding to half way down the barrel and then contracting TILSON, Ont.—What do you think of pin-fire breech-loaders ; are not the shooting qualities, rapidity, etc. nearly as good as the central-fire 7 Ans. Pin-fire guns are getting out of date, although their shooting qualities were good. Rapidity perhaps as great as of centre-fires, but the trouble was in the preparation of the ammunition. W. O. W., Charlottesville.—Can the Beach combination sight be used o advantage on a 32 cal. Sporting rifle? If the peep sight is put on the tbarrel where the regulaY open sight is usually flat will it not be too for- ward to use it in off-hand shooting? Would you adyise my haying a Beach combination sight on my Remington ritle? Ans, 1. It can. 2, It would be. 8 We would advise it, YALE, New Haven.—Dog has some kind of mange; skin is red and Sensitive, eyes inflamed, flanks drawn in, vomits sometimes after eat- ing. Ans. Use 4 small quantity of proto-iodide of mercury ointment once a day over the parts most affected, for 4 or 5 days; then rub the dog thoroughly with kerosene, and two or three hours after, wash with tepid water and carbolic soap. Repeat this treatment if necessary, and in the meantime, give the dog no meat. C. R. W., Boston, Mass.—From the description of the case—puppy Jooking siupid—our answer would be that you had been over-feeding the animal, and that he has simply distemper, for treatment of which we refer to our columus. [With the best disposition in the world, we beg to state to this correspondent that it is utterly impossible fo answer by letters questions sent us. If we transgressed from this rule, six extra clerks could not Keep up the correspondence, ] MANHATTAN.—I want a receipt for staining wood to resemble mahog- any, also a good remedy for distemper in young dogs. 1. Boil}; pound madder and two ounces of logwood chips in a gallon of water, and brush well when hot. Go over the whole with a solution of pearl-ash, two drachms to the quart, 2. The treatment is long and adapted to the violence of the disease. Commence with some flour of sulphur; give a gentle purgative. See article on distemper in the “Gazetteer.” Back Action, Norton,—Do you think an 81 10 bore B. L. gun too light for ducking, and how much powder and shot would be a proper charge for sucha gun? 2, Is 20snipe outof 26 shots good shooting for a person who has had only two years’ practice shooting on the wing, and also. is 3 oul of 5 quail and 3 out of 5 pigeons good? 3. Doyon not think a9 lbs,,10 bore gun large enough for a boy of 17 to carry on ducks? Ans. 1, Rather light, buf willdo very well; 4 drs. powder, 1X oz. shot. 2, Yes, good enough. 3. Rather heavy for a boy. JouN, Hornellsville.—There area number of gentlemen here ad- vocates of the muzzle-loading rifle, who would like to hear about the Fisher muzzle-loader through your columns; weight and shape of ball, calibre, etc., and alSo about the Warner rifle. Ans, calledthe Fisherrifle. Some years ago D. Fish made a good Pifle. Very few went into the market. They were of various calibres. Think Messrs. Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, of New York, have some few. The Warner arm was a carbine and is entirely out of the market. ANXIOUS SUBSCRIBER, Grand Rapids.—My cocker spaniel seems to have had a fif after haying been attacked by a cur. He is a plucky dog, but has acted stupidly since. There is a sore on the back of his neck, as if froma bite. Your dog’s fit was probably the result of over excitement in the fight and fatigue from running. It is also possible that distemper may haye been developing. If he has the latter you must consult proper authori- ties for treatment. In any case keep him warm and quiet asd give him simple diet. ¥. G. L., Boston. want to hive a new pair of barrels made, Is there any difference between the penetration from Damascus twist and laminated barrels? 2% Would I be ableto get as much penetration from a 28in.asa30in? 3. For brush shooting is it possible to have a gununder§ lbs, weight toshoot as strong as one over that weight? Aus. 1, No difference. 2. More with a 30 in,, as it could take more of achurge 38. About 28in, is what we would advise; the weight you mention would do, Of course heavier guns carrying more powder shoot stronger. J.B. A.—1. Will a 44 cal, rifle rim-tire shoot a ball made with patch? Would the patch be torn where it took the rifling which is intended to take a patched ball reamed out any at the breech end? How are the grooyesin a bullet mould for grooved bullets made? Why, in a rifle which has open sights and a rear peep sight, when you look over the open sights through the peep sight, does the open sight look so Much clearer? Ans, 1. Shoot the naked ball. No more than fs in- tended to take anaked ball, 2. Turned into the metalof the mold. 3. A question of optics, and would require diagrams and three columns f text. Doctor, Boston.—! have a setter biteh, 6 years old, who for the last four years, has had something the matter with his noge. Scales form, whith seem to go away under treatment, and then return. Haye thought it a case of fayies, caught from acat. Have looked for parasitic spores with microscope. Ans. You are probably right as to your Nosological Diagnosis. The causes must be looked for in malassimilation of food, Probably an alteration of diet, tonics and plenty of sharp exercise ia the open air may do good. Tow often do you cure ecyrma (chronic) among your patients? Possibly the dog may prove more amenable to treatment—glycerole of lead externally, SPLASHER.—Please give the best way to hook the living hellgramite. Is the hellgramite capable of biting the hand painfully or injuriously 7 Also, give the conditions of a first-class day for black bass fishing, Ans. The heligramite is harmless. He is carniverons as well as herbiyerous, and can bite, but he neverseems to wishto. Put him on the hook so that his tail will be downward and bis head np. Tie him on with silk, if you prefer. Itis more trouble, but answers better. We always tie onr meat and grub baits and worms upon sur hooks. It does not make much difference whether the day is bright or cloudy, so that the wind Water should be clear. There is no rifle | What is the matter? Whatshali Ido for him? Ans, - Bopgray, Chester, Pa.—We have repeatedly told our correspondents that there was really no proper American Yachting Manual. What we require is a work something like ‘‘Vanderdekens Yawht Sallor,” pub- lished in London, We have a list, however, of thirty-six works, which treat,on ship-building, navigation and nautical subjects of more or less yalue, Brady’s ‘edge Anchor,” published in 1864, can possibly be bought atthe nautical stores, Marrefit’s “(Yachts and Yacht Bullding,” 1872, is very serviceable; also, Butt’s ‘Sailmaking,” and Meade’s *“Nayal Architecture.” These can be bought of John Wiley & Sons, 15 Astor Place, New York, Rankine’s celebrated work will cost $25, F. H. ¥., Fishersville.—Does a breech-loader shoot harder and closer than amuzzle-loader? What do you think of the W-.breech-loader- ? Do you think concentration Improves close shooting? What kind of paper shells are the best? My dog has spots on his nose and body— looks like mange. 1, Not iecessarily—the preference is now given to breech-loaders. 2, As good gun. 3. Certainly. 4. Many kinds are good. Weuse the U.M.©. 6. Wash the dog with Hazard & Co. juniper tar Soap. If this does Noi answer, use sub-oarbonate of potassa, tio drachms; water, an ounce; olive oil, one half ounce, green camphor, two drachms, and sublimate sulphur, fiye ounces. Mix andrub in well. A. F. DRESEL, Spadia, Ark.—Please tell me whether the goose des- cribed below is the young of Hnfchin’s goose, and if not, what it is? Size about fhe same as albifrons; legs and bill orange; upper part of neck and head grayish brown, darkest at base of bill; becoming a little darker on back, where each feather is tipped with gray ; under part of neck lighter than upper, fading to grayish white on breast with white upper and under tail coverts. Tail feathers 16; color, black tipped with ,white, wing black, white quills; wing coyert dark gray, some feathers with white edges. No white at all on head, with the excep- tion of a narrow strip, about an inch in length, on the throat, cemmen- cing at the bill. Ans, Certainly not the young of Hutchin’s goose, Probably the young of Anser albifrons var. gambell7, though we could not say positively without an examination of the specimens, RHADER, Chicago,—l. Please give directions for making snow-shoes. 2. Piease state the names of the trees likely to be found in the north- ern central part of the U. 38. and lower central part of Canada. Ans, W.H. Gibron’s “Complete American Trapper,” published by James Miller, New York, says on page 253: ‘The framework should consist ofa strip of ash, hickory or some other elastic wood, bent into the re- quired shape, and wound around the ends with twine or strips of hide. The length of the piece should be about six feet. If the bending should prove difficult, it may be rendered easy by the application of boiling water, Across the front part two strips of stout leather, or other tough hide, are then fastened, and these further secured together by three or four bands on each side of the middle. In the original Indian snow- shoe the network is constructed from strips of moose hide, which are interlaced much after the manner of an ordinary cane seated chair. To attach the network to the bow, the latter should be wound with strips ofcane or tough skin. Run the first lines across the shoe from side to side, passing through the windings of the bow. Across them, in the form of a letter N, the other cords should be interlaced. Another method of attaching the lace-jyork is by a series of holes bored at in- tervals through the wood; but this tends to weak:n the frame, 2. The kinds of trees you inquire for are beech, birch, poplar, ash, hickory maple, and all the varieties of the conifer. PAPER SHELLS. Manufaetured by the Union Metallic Car- tridge Company, are Superior to any Shells of the Same Grade inthis Country or Europe. They are SURE FIRE, will NOT BURST in the GUN, and are watranted to shoot as well with fhe same charge of powder as any shell inthe market. A letter published inthe Chicago Field, Sept. 22, giving the result of a trial made with No. 12 St. Louis Shells which are claimed to gave 25 per cent. of the powder, and give almost no recoil to the guné and No. 12 Bridgeport Paper Shells, says :— “Wour of each loaded with 3, 34 and 34g drachms of Laflin & Rand's powder, and all with 1*¢ ounces by weight, or 363 pellets to the charge counted, of No.7 Chicago shot. Distance 40 yards fo muzzle of gun, target a circle 30 inches in diameter, a bull’s-eye center, 14¢ inch circle penetration pads 914 inches by 1144, 30 sheets to pad, made of heayy, hardware paper, 30 sheets large enough laid on each other making 24 pads. The gun was shot resting acrossa bag filled with straw. Ths following is the result: ST. LOUIS PAPER SHEELS. Pellets in Pellets in Penetration Pelletsin Sheets pene- Bnll’s Hye, Pad, 9!¢by 380in.circle. tration by 3 135 ch. 1134 inch, Pellets, 3 Dr. Powder. / TRE Bele as 0 54 240 18 ts Re paren eee elds 2 3T 283 19 SG bey yes Se 8 ad 213 16 geliyeibietessateos 94 8 3 _ 240 17 T 188 956 70 344 Dr, Powder. ? been east = =044ek0e 2 48 295 17 oA PEREIDS Mas die ala chute ms 1 30 210 16 DSTA ES ey ears shoei 0 16 120 15 00) Bis- she, cess = 1 61 249 1t 7 155 804 66 3 69 204 17 1 by4 261 19 0 B56 255 li § 74 26d 18 T—21 229—572 993—2, 753 2—207 BRIDGEPORT PAPER SHELLS. . Q* BT 256 "oa 5) 56 245 16 3 44 vIs 1% 4 58 240 17 12 216 9TL 8T 81; Dr. Powder, UTE Ria 1 13 13T 14 SUR AB ee owisesas 8 6! 262 18 i Lig] Efal §b 2 See Ee 2 54 £26 19 Bh daakese : 3 54 QL 18 9 188 886 60 314 Dr. Powder AS ee re 2 68 250 19 2K. Brace eet il) OF 18 pda: Dea eeee sans. 1 54 216 18 ST ieee oe 1 43 283 18 5—26 220—618 956—2, 7162 73—209 Ali the shells were loatled precisely the same as nearas I could loa@ them, with one black and one pink edge wad oyer powder, and one black edge wad oyer shot, I have no comment to make on the relative merits of either shell, the figures stand for themselyes. I could see no difference in the recoil of the paper shells, I think the reliability of the Bridgeport paper shellis worthy of meution, having nsed « large number in the past three years without having one misfire, 2 ¢an't Bay as much for any other paper shell I eyer used. [Ad . 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If any one doubts the yalue ofan ad. m the I. and 8., wedo not, Yours, DUDLEY & Co, P.8.—We will notify yon when to resume our ad. a —Professor Baird’s sojourn in Halifax this summer, where he upkeld the interests of the American fisheries, seems to have given new health and vigor to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. We are very glad to acknowledge our indebtedness to Professor Baird for many favors. eS ee eae ey A Roxrsery.—We are sorry to learn that the store of Mr. J. F. Marsters, of Brooklyn, has been robbed of a large amount of valuable cutlery. Mv. Marsters still advertises in our columns, and we are quite sure that the thieves did not make a clean sweep. +—.-—_________ Sane or Orp Arms, ANTIQUE Fow LmneG-PizceEs, Ero.—We would call particular attention to the finest collection of ancient arms and armor ever offered for sale in thiscity. The Cogniat collection will be disposed of at auction by the Messrs. Leavitt at their Art Rooms, 817 Broadway, on Noy. 11h and 19th, at 3 o'clock. This museum of arms, it mu-t be remem- bered, was one of the most prominent features of the Metro- politan Museum of Arts, having been exhibited there for the last two years. Here may be found weapons used by the Cru- saders, genuine Toledo blades, and others which preceded the use of gunpowder—crossbows, the rare halberds, the carefully wrought steel weapons of Spain and Turkey. To the sportsman this collection offers the greatest induce- ments. Init may be seen early guns used for fowling-pieces, with bird bolts, and the lighter crossbows that Florentine ladies went hunting with. There is a collection of powder flasks which is unique. From a personal study of the collec- tion we can safely state that the authenticity G each piece is pozitive and beyond adoubt. This sale should claim the at- ention of all gentlemen sportsmen and collectors of arms, THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION | SOME GOVERNMENT. PUBLICATIONS. AND THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE 10). eho ie would naturally be supposed that the attention of the Army and Navy Journal would be called to the mistake made, upon which its attack on the existence of the National Rifle Association was bascd. We ell make errors at times, and should freely aémit when such blunders occur. Neyer- theless, the Army end Navy Journal goesright ahead and de- voles two columns to an elaborate endeavor attempting to demonstrate that the ‘‘Creedmoor Association” and the ‘ N. Rk. A. of New York” is in no way or sense national, but “« rep- resents only the interests of New York City and Brooklyn, with so much of the State Militia asis covered by the ex- officio directors.” Truly the gentlemen of the National Rifle Association may well cry ‘‘Save us from our friends.” We fancy that The Turf, Field and Farm is correct when it states that the present attack proceeds from parties who ‘ had recognized the association for years and have always arrived at controlling its councils, and that the sudden change proceeds from a fail- ure to dictate its course.” It is difficult to explain the course of the Army and Navy Journal upon any other hypothesis. When the editor of that journal was the president of the Na- tional Rifle Association that paper was recognized as its organ. The latest information on rifle matters was always to be found in its columns, and it often spoke by authority. This position might have been retained by a little enterprise, but that is a quality for which journalists know that paper is not celebrated. While other newspapers have paid special attention to rifle practice the Army and Navy Journal has gradually neglected it since its editor retired from the presidency of the N. R. Ant and its dicta, although oracular in form, have for some time heen of no possible authority with riflemen. Haying there- fore abdicated its right to speak for riflemen it is not extraor- dinary that those who do understand their wants and wishes should decline to be guided by its advice. — A glance at the files of the Army and Navy Journal will show that no paper bas been more prominent in asserting the national character of the Rifle Association. At the first concep- tion of the association it stated that it was to be national in its character, as its name implied, regularly ‘incorporated, etc.” In the address which was issued at the same time under Col, Church’s auspices the object of the association was stated to be “‘to secure.the adoption of rifle practice by national guards of this Statethrough the military authorities, and fo se- cure similar action in other States.” In June 1878, the Army and Navy Journal, when it described the opening of Greed- moor, stated in an editorial “that the association is estab- lished on a firm basis and upor a scale which justly entitled it to the name National.” Last fallin a discussion with the Pacific Life as to who was entitled to the credit of being the founder ot the ‘‘ National Rifle Association of America,” the journal in claiming the credit fur itself and Col, Church, (which was no more than their just due) asserted that the as- sociation was formed by them ‘‘as a National Rifle Associa- tion on American principles.” It seems quite extraordinary in view of these repeated expressions thas the Army and Nany Journal cannot now speak of the N, R, A. except with the ad- dition of ew York, or as the Oreedmoor Association. This is scarcely dignified on the part of the journal in question, and what its object may be is quitea mystery, Its reputation onee in the newspaper world was due more than anything else to its persistant efforts to establish a National Rifle Associa- tion: If it should now succeed in reducing this agseciation to the level of a local club, as it now seeks to do, its own repu- tation will be destroyed, But thisis its own affair. We would advise the N. R. A. not to unduly exercise themselyes over this matter. he worldis wide and time blunis the harshest censure. The public will estimate whether it is, or is not, national by the work it performs, uot by what it calls itself, or others may call it. No one can deny that from its inception to the present time (and much of if was due to Col. Church) the National Rifle Association has been national in its aim and work, and has honorably and creditably filled its mision by representing the riflemen of America. So far no dissatisfaction has been expressed even by those who now op pose it. The stepsit took last year in paying the expenses for places upon the American team was a movement in the right direction toward enabling the riflemen of the West and South to secure representation, and this action will certainly be followed in the future. Its exertions at this present time to secure and establish rifle practice in the different States is also of x national character. So long then as the N. R. A. proceeds in the course which it has entered upon and labors to advance rifle practice through- out the union it may be certain that it will be looked up to as the representative body it rightly claims to be. Jt certainly cannot be deprived of this character by adverse criticisms based upon the utterance of a resolution which it never passed and which, even bad the association passed, the Forrsr anp STREAM AND Rop anp Guw believes would have been perfectly proper. _- — ++ Mar or Mooseneap Dake AND Viorsrry.—Mr, GC. A. J. Farrar, of Boston, has just completed his map of Moosehead ake and Vicinily. ‘Tie map is bound in convebinnt form i cloth covers, and will prove a valguble aid to thy tourists in the Maine woods, ( “ERTAINLY we in America have every reason to he thankful {hat ovr government preserves so wise and go lit eral an attitude toward science and its achievements. No year within the past decade has gone by without some important contribulion, through government aid, to our knowledge of the geology, zoology or toposraphy of our country. And, in- deed, for many years back expeditions have been sent out in all directions, equipped at great expense, furnished with the best instruments thet money could buy, and accompanied by men trained for work in the field, to gather in the scientific treasures so abundantly scattered throughout the land. It is true that at first these expeditions were sent out only for a practical (ste) purpose; but as the years rolled on, and the im- portance of scientific research came to be more and more ap- preciated, the investigations were carried on for their own sake, Of the immense advantages which are constantly ac- cruing to all classes of people through the progress of these government surveys it is ueedless to speak at length. The good service which Dr. Hayden’s Entomological Commission has rendered in crushing out the grasshopper in several States will be remembered and gratefully acknowledged by all agri- culturalists; and the advice and assistance of the trained ge- ologists and mineralogists connected with these surveys is con- stantly sought for by miners in new countriés. Of the publications which haye been sent forth from the government printing office within the past few years, the most noteworthy are those issued in connection with the two surveys under the control of the Interior Department, in charge of Dr. F. Y. Hayden and Major Powell respectively, and the two under Lieut. G. M. Wheeler, U. 8. Engineers, ang Mr. Clarence King, which are published by the War De- partment. Among the names of the contributors to the yol- umes issued by these surveys will be found those of all the most eminent specialists in this country, besides those of many of the most noted scientific men of Hurope—Leidy, Marsh, Meek, White, Cope and Scudder in paleontology ; Allen, Coues, Yarrow, Henshaw, Packard and Thomas in zoology, who, with geologists, botanists and miscellaneous writers too numerous to mention, make up a company of scientific men of whom we, as Americans, have certainly every right to feel proud. The publications of Dr. Hayden’s survey extend back the farthest and are the most numerous of any of the scientific publications now being issued by the government. So far as published, they consist of no Jess than eight Annual Reports, supplemented by a number of volumes of Bulletins and Mis- cellaneous Publications. Then, too, Dr. Hayden, with a wis- dom and liberality as far-seeing as it is enlightened, has enlist- ed in the service of his survey many of our leading special- ists, who have undertaken to prepare for him a number of su- perb monographs on various subjects, which are to-be printed under the direction of the geologist in charge. Some of these are still in course of preparation, but there have already been issued the following works: Prof. Leidy’s Extinct Verte- brate Fauna of the Western Territories; Prof. Cope’s Creta- ceous Vertebrata; Prof. Thomas’ Synopsis of the North American Acridides; Prof, Lesquereux’s Cretaceous Fora; the late Pref. Meek’s Cretaceous Invertebrata; Prof. Pack- ard’s Gcometrid Moths, and a Monograph of the North American Rodentia, by Dr. Cones and Prof, J. A. Allen. All of these works are quartos, and all are finely illustrated with lithographic plates. While most of these magnificent volumes are interesting only to the specialist, the Monograph of the Rodentia is to he mentioned as an exception to this rule, for there is much in it relating to the babits of the hares, squirrels, beaver, etc , which will be delightful reading for the sportsman. But, after all, it is hardJy necessary to say this, for are not the names of Cones and Allen well known to all the readers of Fores: axp SrreAmM? The miscellaneous publications of this survey are many of them very fascinating, and are, besides, of vast practical importance. They include such volumes,as Dr. Coues’ Birds of the Northwest and Fur- Bearing Animals; Matthews’ Hidatsa Indians; the Reports of the Entomological Commission, etc., etc. Here, too, are to " be placed the many hundred photozraphs which have been se- cured of scenery, rnins, and of the different types of Indians, ef the plains and mountains. Of Lieut. Wheeler's report, only three volumes have as yet made their appearance, these being devoted to seoloyy, zo- ology and paleontology. That on zoolory—tbe one in which our readers will be most interested—is a grand work of over 1,000 pages, and is illustrated by forty-five beautifully colored plates, The mammals are ably treated by Dr. Coues and Dr. Yarrow; the birds by Mr. Henshaw; the reptiles and Batrachi- aus by Coues and Yarrow, and the fishes by Yarrow and Cope. Yarrow, Verrill, Uhler and others pronounce upoa the inver- tebrates, while the whole charge of the volume devolved on Dr. Yarrow, who has most successfuily fulfilled the ardu- ous duties in connection with its preparation. Issued by the same survey are a series of beautifully engraved maps, which are wtimately to cover the whole of the territory assigned to it for examination, Of the volumes of Mr. King’s survey, if need only be said that they are in every way ereditabie to those who haye lwil them in charge. The last yolume isseed is hy Prof. Ferdi- ‘pand Ziskel, and treats ef the rocks collected during the pro- gress cf ihe surveys. Of this work a recent Viture says: ‘Mr, King may be congratulated upon the judgment he has shown in the allocation of his materials, He has enriched bis ‘ official publications with the most important contribution yet made to the petrography of America.” The country through which Major Powell has passed in his exploration of the Colorado River furnishes 2 constant succes- sion of the most strangely beautiful scenery. Exploration here, however, is no light task, for the travel by boats down the swiftly flowing stream, through the deep canyons and over hurrying rapids, is fraught with great danger. The toil- some experiences of the journey are well told of in the reports of the survey and are often of thrilling interest, while the sc1- entific. results of the exploration will, when published, be of extraordinary value. Major Powell has devoted much time to the study of the ethnography of the various tribes with which he has come in contact, and the material which he has thus acquired will be elaborated ina future report. Dr, H.C, Yarrow, it is known, is preparing a paper on the Burial Cus- toms of the North American Indians, which will appear in the publications under the charge of Major Powell. Dr. Yarrow has had a vast amount of experience in imvestigating these customs among the Indians of the Southwest, and his paper will be anxiously looked for by ethnologists. It isimpossible, in the limited space at our command, to at- tempt to give credit for all the good work that has been done by the various scientific.men who have been connected with the explorations to which we have referred. We haye there. fore been obliged to content ourgelves with naming only a few of the many who have assisted in the accomplishing of the great results which have been already attained. Let us hope- that the work will continue to go forward in the future as bravely as it has in the past. and that the government may continue to do its part toward helping it on. we ++ —a---- - - — A SPORTSMAN’S REGISTRATION BOOK. E are indebted to a correspondent of the Forges AND Srrzam AND Rop anp Gun for what we deem to be a most excellent suggestion. We might as well remark right here how fully we appreciate the kindness of the many friends of the paper, We are ready to acknowledge the benefit we have derived from the numerous counsels we have received. A proposition is made that we shall keep in the office of this journal a regular book, in which parties who intend visiting any portion of the United States or Canada, for the purpose of shooting or fishing, may record their names and their ad- dresses. Our correspondent says: ‘‘A man wanting to go to any particular locality and desiring company might enter his name, address and reference, with the locality he proposes visiting and the time he purposes to be absent. Thus any one who may desire company may obtain information that FOREST AND STREAM. ‘\ DISAGREEABLE RESTRICTIONS. might not be attainable otherwise, without the expenditure of much time and trouble. There are doubtless, in this vicinity, many sportsmen who have few, if any, acquaintances, who would be glad to give some small fee to pay for the time and trouble of keeping such a book.” As ihe time and trouble of the Forrst anp SprREAM AND Rop AND Gun are quite at the disposal of the public, we shall be perfectly willing to open such a book without any remuneration. We believe such a plan as proposed would be of great service to sportsmen gene- rally. Few days occur that we do not receive either letters or personal inquiries in regard to the whereabouts of gentle- men. As far as lies in our power we keep track of their per- egrination. It is often difficult to follow their trails. We would not propose, unless parties should wish it, to give in print their names and destinations. Such a book as we are now ready to open at the office of the Forrst Anp Srream Anp Kop anp Guy would be of a strictly private character, ° and only accessible to such gentlemen as are either known to us or could bring letters of introduction to the editor. To our numerous English constituency, who take long journeys West for the sake of sport, such a book of reference, inform- ing them of the movements of their friends, might be of the most signal service. We certainly think, then, that a trial of this method of registration might be of great service, and have opened this day at our office, No. 111 Fulton street, New York, a book for the purposes designated. It is becoming for us to say also, in this connection, that we haye yery materialiy assisted in designating routes and pro- grammes of sport for very many of the foreign gentlemen who have visited America during the past four years. Included among whom are Rosebury Dunrayen, J. Shafto Hawks, the Wurkish Consul-General at Boston, the members of the Trish and British Rifle Teams, and scores of others. The citi zens of our own country who have sought and received our personal services are very numerous, and we feel thankful that the thirty years of a somewhat erratic life have not been wholly thrown away, and that the results of many wander- ings over all parts-of the continent can now be put to practi— eal use. We say this modestly: we can no longer reproach ourselves for a misspent life, ConeratunATions.—We extend our hearty congratulations tothe New York State Sportsmen’s Associations, and to the sportsmen of New York on the excellent representation their interests are likely to receive in the coming session of the State Senate. Senator Picrce of Buffalo, the President of the Asso- ciation, and Senator Wagstaft of Long Island, one of the stand- ioe committee were Dothon the successful ticket at the late election, We profess to know nothing of the political views of these gentlemen, but we are assured that the interests of “game protection willhe worthily represented at, Albany, INTERESTING LO SPORTSMEN WHO SHOOT ON THE ST. LAWRENCE. Mr. John R. Wiltsie, of Newburgh, in this State, presi- dent of the Hudson River Association for the Protection of Fish and Game, has called our attention to what we con— sider a very vigid interpretation of the Canadian laws, which, being quite important io our American sportsmen, we give somewhat in detail. Of course, from his position as president of an association for the protection of game, Mr, Wiltsie has the utmost respect fer the laws, whether at heme or abroad, and is ready to abide by them, Toward the close of last month, Mr. Wiltsie, being the guest of H. H. Warner, Wsq., of Rochester, on board of his sleam yacht Olive, crossed over from Glayton, N. Y,, to Kingston, Canada, The object of these gentlemen in visit- ing this particular part of the St. Lawrence, was to shoot ducks. Wally aware that they might be subjected to some inconveniences from the authorities if they shot game with- out permission, they were only too desirous to put them- selves entirely in the right. Treated somewhat curtly by the Custom House officers at Kingston, by payment of $1.50 they obtained the following permission, an accurate copy of which we give: The steam yacht Olive, with a party of two gentlemen, have reported to me, and have the privilege of shooting on Canadian waters for two weeks, on condition that she (the yacht, presumably,) reports to an ofiGer in and out every nigit, _ A. MAGALISTER, {seal of the Port of Kingston.) Surveyor of Customs. Now, there is no possible objection to having sportsmen register their names, and even to pay for the privilege of hunting in Canada, but the final clause, the necessity to re- port the vessel ‘‘in and out every day,” would be not only irksome, but often impossible; as, in the case of these gen- Ulemen, sometimes the weather was so bad that after a day’s shooting it was impossible to return and report at Kingston. It must be remembered that in case of non-compliance with these arbitrary orders, a penalty something like seizure fol- lows, and the giving of bonds. Mr. Wiltsie, who is well known as a sportsman in this section of the Proyince of On- tario, informs us that he has been shooting there for fifteen years, and never knew such restrictions enforced before. Somewhat astonished at the course of the Canadian offi- cials, Mr. Wiltsie addressed a letter to the Collector of Kangston, and had the following answer : Custom HowusH, KINGSTON, Ont,, Oct. 20, 1877. Sir—In reply to yours of the 10th inst., as to a new Jaw suppesed to be in force inthis Dominion, making it necessary for persons from the United States to pass through the nearest Custom House and enter his boats, guns, etc., I beg to state that there isno new law in force, the notice referred to having been issued In consequence of American sportsmen imagining that they can come and go as if on their own side of the line. If Canadian sportsmen or fishermen enter American waters to shoot or fish they are required to report at the nearest Custom House, and, in default, are liable to have their property seized and subject them- selves toa fine, Ia fact, cases have occurred in which their boats and goods have been seized for simply trolling in American waters. By XL. Victoria, Chapter x, Section 10—All goods imported into Canada, whether by sea, land, coastwise, or by imland navigation, musf be brought in ata port of entry where a Custom House is law- fully established. By Secuion 11 of the same act—If nol so brought in and a permit given, such goods shall be forfeited with the vessel, etc., and the master or person in charge incurs a penalty of $800. By Section 2 of the said act, called the “Interpretation Clause,” the word ‘‘vessel * means any ship, vessel or boat of any kind. With reference to the manner in which these acts are carried out on both sides, I further state: That on the American side I have always found a most liberal con- struction placed thereon, provided a report is made by a responsible person ald a permit obtained ; That on the Canadian side the same liberal interpretation is also placed thereon ; That owing to the supposition of American sportsmen they can come in here as and when they please, the notice referred to has been issued to prevent misunderstanding, and to compel those who wish for a privjlege to obtain it in a lawiul manner, Your most obedient servant, W. R. Mingaye, Collector, J. R. WILTSIE, Esq,, 48 Second street, Newburgh, N. Y, Possibly some slight exceptions might be taken at the conclusion of Mr. Mengaye’s letter. ‘The Canadian officials may look at the yisits of American gentlemen in their yachts rather as directed toward infractions of the eustoms than of breaking the game laws. Of course the manaer and way in which such orders are carried out have a good deal to do with the subject. As the French say, ‘‘It is the tone which often gives the pith to the song.” +e —Judge Caton, of Ottawa, Illinois, so well known as a naturalist, and whose contributions have often graced our pages, will shortly visit the Pacific coast for health and re- creation, He will remain during the winter. ee, THE Smmons SHoormye Suim.—We wish to call the at- tention of our shooting friends to to the column advertise- ment in our paper of the celebrated outfitting house of G. W. Simmons & Co., Oak Hall, Boston. Some description of the popular shooting suit which this firm maanfactures is there given. Wehave given one of-their coats’ a very thorough test during # recent two months’ vacation ramble in the West, wearing 1f constantly, and cannot speak too highly of the comfort it afforded us and of its perfect adaptation to the re- quirements of a rough-weather sportsman. It will shed ordi- nary showers like a duck’s back, but does not fully answer the purpose of 2 bathing suit. Ibis practically waterproof to a degree. For conyenience in carrying shells and game, it i8 not excelled, and in the bush it sayes many a scrateh and tear. We shall never hunt without some suit of this description, 293 VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, “WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA,.—WNo. 8, By tur Eprror, F Novemsgr 15, 1877. Brerurun; Chroniclers say that the Indian name for Michi- fan is ‘‘Michisawgyegan!” Nothing niggardly about the old time aboriginals. They had no more letters in their alpha- bet than the paléfaces had ; but they found less use for them, and so gave fuller measure—more letters tothe yard. ‘*Michi- sawgyegan’’ means the Lake Country; a yery poetic and proper signification in the vernacular, no doubt, but we modern philologists would expect more liquids (lale, water, liquid) among so many consonants. The lakes of Michigan possess a beauty peculiarly their own. One whollfas never visited them cannot conceive their charming character. Some centuries ago the entire country was submerged, After that the water subsided gradually, lexving level benches or plateaus around the margins of many of them, which at the present day mark the stagés of {heir successive recedings; so that nature has really laid out this delectable Jakeland with a series: of terraces already graded. She has clotned their sides and summits with beautiful foresta of oak, hemlock, pine, beech, maple, radiant mountain ash, and fruitful hazel. She has encircled each crystal basin with a pebbly rim, and filled the teeming waters with toothsome and sportive fish. - Gelid springs gush from every hillside, and the outflow leaps into the lakes in rippling rivulets, or min- gles in fuller and more quiet volume. Deer and wild fowl stroll into the cool of their quiet retirement for refreshment and undisturbed rest. On the lower terrace the sagacious farmer lays out his lines, and behind the shelter of the upper ridge finds security from the northern blasts. Mowers bloom there in an unwonted latitude; fruits of the orchard and yine redden and grow heayy; and Indien corn ripens in golden fruition in the warmth which seems more genial because it is so exceptionally bestowed. T love the lakes of Michigan in their summer moods; but when-the birds leave in autumn I would fain leaye too. This is because I am myself a bird of passage. Others may elect to dwell there the entire round of seasons through. I cannot - condemn their choice, Home is where contentment dwells, and without contentment it matters not whether we abide in snow-clad Michigan or in the balmy ‘‘isles of Ind.” When my bird returns in spring from restless winter journeyings over tropical seas, I may hope that he will bring back an olive branch as a symbol of some place of final perfect rest—of some Ark-adia, such as I suppose Noah found after the dove came back to him, Three months ago, when the little propeller, beneath whose awning I sat, steamed out from under the wood-crowned cliffs of Mackinaw on her regular trip to Cheboygan, the old guns were slill bristling on the battlements of the ancient fort, but flowers and shrubbery almost hid them from yiew, and peace and perfume filled the air, No menacing enemy provoked their fire. They had survived their usefulness; but the little garrison had marched away for the hills of Pennsylvania to (quell dissension among our kindred. So shall we never know precisely where we shall be called to fight the battle of our lives. The foes may be those of our own household, where the altar firesshould burn the brightest and the lares keep sacred ward against intrusion, Tleft Mackinaw with the regret a benighted traveler feels when a passing cloud obscures the moon. The strait was beautiful ; its blue waters were everywhere flecked with the white sails of the many distant vessels that were passing through from one great lake to the other. Gulls circled aloft, and now dipped into the waves. Two or three followed us into the mouth of the Cheboygan River. Hete the State has spent much labor and money in deepening its’channel to make itnayigable for such craft as ours and the many timber rafts and bark boats that are annually floated through to the saw- mills and shipping below. We encountered a jam of logs just above the town, wedged so tightly together that-a pro- fane man on board declared we would be jammed before we ever got through! Yet, with boat hook and setting poles we gradually worked our passage, pushing aside the pliant logs and occasionally crowding on steam ‘“‘ jumped” the obstinate ones, forcing the boat clean over them. Once when visiting the back lakes of Canada I remember an exciting occasion when we thus jumped a boom, which, haying been stretched across the river and secured by heavy chains, barred all pas- sage. Episodes of this sort are of so frequent cccurrence Uhere that the bows of the boats are sheathed with heayy planking to withstand shocks, The great boom-logs lay fully ten inches out of water, and to novices looked an ugly barrier But the sturdy little tug-boat backed off for a proper charge, like a war-horse in atilt, and gathering steam, droye head on and over the obstruction in a twinkling, bravely sustaining 2 shoek that made her timbers shiver, Cheboygan is situated on the Lake Huron side of the Michi- gan peninsula, a town of 3,000 people, lying chiefly along the northern bank of the Cheboygan River, which, we have al ready said, is the natural outlet of the inland chain of Jakes, which stretches nearly across the neck from Lake Huron to Little Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan, The trout fishing in the vicinity is very fine, Black Greek enters the Cheboygan River from Cheboygan Lake at a point & mile above the town. In this stream ; in the creeks and streams that enter Duncan's Bay, three miles east; in the Oqueoc, fourteen miles east; and in the streams between Cheboygan and old ‘Mackinaw, 294 FOREST AND STREAM. "NTH oo” brook trout can be takep in great numbers. So our friend Page says in his guide book; I do not speak from experience. On Bois Blanc Island, opposite Cheboygan, are two lakes, also said to abound in trout. Resuming our joumey, we enjoy its novelty as we follow the course of the river for eighteen miles or s0 to Mullet Lake. ‘here are no fish in the Cheboygan, the continual drives of logs keeping them out; neither do I learn that Mullet Lake affords much sporttothe angler. It is little tested, however, possibly because there is better fishing ground elsewhere, caught in it. On a calm day like ours, the approach to Mullet Lake is en- trancing. Like all the waters of the Jarger Michigan lakes, its color, when the waves are at rest, is.a translucent green, but not as deep a green as the Niagara River, which most of my readers have probably seen. The ef@&ct of this peculiar hue is most charming. Uponapproachiny the lake from out of the wood fringed shores of the narrow river, we see it spread before us ina great expanse, luminous and gleaming in the sun like a sheet of beryl or chrysoprase. In the far distance, some twelve miles or so, the opposite shore is discernible like a line of haze on the horizon. While we sail, we smoke and contemplate, or indulge in harmless pistol practice at a brace of loons quite out of range. This breaks the monotony-~ Nevertheless we are glad when we approach the little landing on the verge of the unbroken forest, just below the mouth of Indian River, which flows out from Burt Lake, the second of the series. Burt Lake is full of bass, pike and muscalonge, and we shall stop at friend Williston's, the only house on In- dian River, five miles distant, to try the adjacent lakes and streams. A Frenchman and his wife, named Coutois—very nice people indeed—occupy the only house at the landing where our boat now lies, which they keep as a hotel. It is a two-story, unpainted house, but it is new and clean, and smells of the grateful odor of the pine. No carpets cover the floor, but one don’t care for carpets in summer, The cool glass of iced lager beer which is profferei is far more to one's taste and comfortable feeling when he is hot. For fall shoot- ing I would recommend the Frenchman’s house as headquar- ters. Wild rice grows in the lower part of Indian River, and many ducks congregate there in the latter part of September. The woods are ‘‘full” of deer and bears, for no one traverses them except the lumbermen. Moreover, Pigeon River is close by, and in the early fall, after the logs have been driven out, the grayling fishing there is unsurpassed. The fish are large and few ever angle for them. Just here we have to exchange steamboats, for we require a vessel of lighter draught. Although much dredging and deepening of channels and driving of piles has been done to promote navigation, the shifting sands of the bottom rapidly work into bars, and a foot of tepth is often all that is offered to encourage attempted progress. Our new craft has a pair of spluttering sidewheels and is manned by a steersman, who is captain and collector of fares, and an engineer, both men act- ing as deck and shore hands when required. She is called the ‘* Valley Queen,” and her captain owns the house up the river which friend Williston keeps. However, there is com- fortable cabin accommodations on board of her for twenty such persons as have been in the habit of traveling in New York street cars, and twenty more can stow themselves on the trunks aft. Sometimes the ‘‘ Vailey Queen” carries bar- rels and boxesof freight for the use of the lumbermen’s camps which tends to cramp the accommodations, and very often a seore of the brawny red-shirted fellows themselves; and a yery civil set they are in the main, and intelligent withal. Now, let us imagine ourselves under way. Spread out be- fore us fora mile on either side ig a grass and rush swamp, with scattering patches of wild rice inclosing small ponds of open water. On its outer edge is the forest. Nature every- where is in its°wild State. A stray eagle flaps his leisurely way overhead, and nn occasional heron rises out of the marsh. Muskrats paddle along the margin of the river, and dive when sufficiently alarmed by the approaching boat. In the bow of the boat is a statue, motionless, holding a gun. It is A. B. Turner on the lookout for ducks. At intervals a single one, or possibly two or three, rise out of a pool, and, making a wide detour, return and fly past far out of range. Turner bangs at them but bags no game, as if is against the law to shoot ducks in August—any kind but wood-ducks. [Jem. All killed ducks are wood-ducks; those that are not hit are mallards or teal.] The sport of loading and watching for chances occupies the time until the boat draws out of the swamp. At length the forests close in, and the river narrows to a channel three times her width, with cedars, balsam and hardwood, impinging close and sometimes arching over. Pigeons afford frequent chances for marksmanship, and Brother Turner proves his skill with credit at wing-shooting, In due time we pass the mouth of Sturgeon River, a cold and rapid stream abounding in grayling; then two log houses presently come in sight on a bluff to the left, and directly afterward the whistle shrieks as if it would blow itself loose, and we round a bend and glide up to a substantial log landing in deep water. This is Williston’s house, and here we tie up for dinner. Two ladies and «a lad are still-fishing for bass hard by. There is an Indian camp on the shore opposite, with dug-out canoes hauled up. Burt Lake is visible oven the point of land ahead, and the whole outlook is promising for sport. Here let us rest. I can conceive of no more-central point for sport than just here at this quiet log house in the middle of the wilderness, with only three other houses within a distance of twenty miles, There is the river flowing at your door, connecting T’yeheard of mammoth muscalonge being the two large lakes, each some twelve miles long; the forest around you, and game and fish to be had by the skillful with the usnal amount of painstaking. It is not luxurious pastime nor child’s play to hunt large game, Tor instance: We are .to have a bear-baitiug to-night, and will go out with Willis- ton. Williston is an educated Massachusetts gentleman of the old Northampton stock. His family are above the ordi- nary type of ‘*moss-backers,” as the homesteaders are called in this section. The ‘‘bar” signs are plenty; only three miles back in the bush,. but a three-miles tramp at night through a tangle, when the dew is heavy and the forest dark as Erebus and Nox, is not as pleasant as a stroll ‘‘on the beach at Leng Branch.” Besides, we shall have to lie out all night whether we get the bear or not, as it is more preferable to wait for daylight than to tramp through the woods in the gloom, and the bear must be cut up before he is carried out to the house. So we gather up some remnants of fox carcass and other wild meat secured for the purpose, and, shouldering guns, axes and blankets, made into a pack, take a few biscuit in the pocket and sally forth. We cross the river in a boat, kick aside the dogs at the Indian camp who intercept us, and plunge into the thicket. There is a blind trail for a distance, and after that comes travail of the worst sort. In daylight the natural obstructions of fallen trees, roots, briers, inter- woven branches, swinging grape-vines, mud-puddles, spring- holes and brush would be sufficienffy discouraging ; but now we are throttled by the yines in the darkness, tripped by the roots, grasped and scratched by the briers, and upset by the fallen trunks; forked limbs jerk off the bundles of blankets, the brush catches the trigger guards of the guns, your ax falls in the mud, your boots stick in a spring-hole, and the dew and night dampness soak to the skin. By the time you are thoroughly thumped, bruised, scratched and wet, you are prepared to put out the bait and camp. The place where the bear has made the most sign is selected, the bait is deposited, and the hunter folds his blanket about him and awaits the de- nouement. Secreted in a thicket of brush, he holds his gun ready and. resigns himself to patience and the pleasures of hope—like the gambler’s wife in the story. After hours of anxious waiting, ‘‘the clock strikes twelve.” No bear! ‘One o'clock!” Long time he tarries; the game grows in- teresting. ‘‘ Two o’clock!” “**He cometh not,’ she said.” ‘© Three o'clock!” The play is for high stakes now. Drowsi- ness rests on the heavy eyelids. ‘Four o’cloék.” The first gray of dawn peryades the woods. The vigilant watchers shake off their somnolence and rouse themselves. Ha! the bait is gone; the bear is non comatibus in swampo! ~‘* Five o’clock.” Tableau at the garden gate. [Hunt to be cont:nued. | Fish are more easily captured than bear steaks. Yesterday a large pike lay under a root in the shallow water just oppo- site the landing. A fringe of weeds floated around the place and a lily-pad shaded the old fellow’s head from the sun. Let us drop a bait there! no matter what sort of bait. These esocide are verdant and not up to the tricks of masters of the angle; they will bite anything. We have a minnow and will give him that. Phew! what a rush! Hehas zé/ Presto! the fish is gone—and the bait, too, the stout line bitten off short. N--wgive him a wire snood and try him again. There, we have dim/ No stopping on ceremony when a pike’s fast is to be broken. He’s fast enough this time at any rate, and makes brave play. After alla big pike ona rod is no mean customer, despite the bad name folks give him. They are lively enough at the first, but their pluck doesn’t last. That’s what’s the matter! Now reel him in! A big stick would afford as much play. Here he is with the two minnows in his gullet—three feet long by my pocket tape measure. Now let’s take breakfast, steak or no steak. Pikeis not bad eating. I doubt if the Indian River has ever been fished witha trolling spoon. ‘Tourists don’t stop, but pass directly through. Sometimes they let a hooktrail in the foam astern of the sjeam- boat, and frequently pick up a fish, almost under the splash of the paddle wheels. I never such a favorable place for pike The entire river, and especially the last four miles, is lined with weeds and roots, under which the fish lie in multitudes. One day we took our boat down stream to look for pigeons, hoping for shots as they flew across the river. In the boat was a cul sapling and a short line, which a lad had used for fishing in his unsophisticated way. I fastened a spoon on it, and carelessly threw it.over the side. In a twinkling a pike took it. We took twenty-seven fish without an effort as we drifted down—all caught within ten feet of the boat. Some jumped a foot out of the water, and seized the hook while it dangled in the air. All were large, and one four feet long. I've often thought I would like to try the experiment there, secundem artem, to see how many I could catch in a single day. I verily believe the boat would swamp before it would get the load home. Just above our place at the landing, the channel has been dredged and deepened, and the sand thrown out on either side is kept from drfting into the stream again by long rows of piles and planking. The bottom is irregular, and from the deepest holes one can take bass with a fly while standing on the bank. But Burt Lake is the place par excellence for these splendid fish. They grow large there. Pike and muscalonge of ehormous size swim in its waters, and the Indians keep their larders abundantly supplied therefrom They can be taken with troll or minnow along shore where the shoals break off abruptly into deep water, making a shelf ‘under which long weeds grow, stretching from the bottom to the surface. Forty rods from Williston’s house is an Indian burying- ground where the dead are buried who fell in battle at the Island of Mackinaw during the earlierstrugzies. ‘Their friends carried the bodies a long distance that the solitude of the inrer wilderness might guarantee immunity from disturbance. Yvt the canal diggers lifted out the bones with their sacrilegious shovels until the cowed remnants of the tribe who still reside. in the neighborhood mustered enough of their old fire to for. bid the exhumation, and compelled them to desist by threats of venzeance dire. ! I would like to convey to the reader in florid word-painting some idea of the beauties of the lake scenery around me, but Virgil and all the poets after him have snag bucolics until the books are filled with the familiar theme, So I will merely say that the beaches are shelving and the shores are bold, with only a settler at intervals of many miles. On one side of Burt Lake is 8 small Indian village, which we pass as we enter Crooked River, a stream more crooked than ils name. So sinuous is it that it doubles on itself and worms through the forest like a snake, with many a twist and turn. Progress through it is helped by poles shoved against the bank, after the fashion-on the Oclawaha in Florida, only this river is more crooked than that. Deer and bears are often intercepted by the boat while swimming across, and I’ve no doubt but that most of the denizens of these woods haye never heard a gun. Through Crooked River into Crooked Lake: At the head of Crooked Lake we take stages for Petoskey, now seven miles distant, having completed the cireuit of the round trip since the reader started with me, There is an outlet from Crooked Lake into Round Lake, and thenee into Traverse Bay ; and perhaps some day a contemplated improvement will be made and the channels from one to the other be deepened so that boats may pass. A year ago the road to Petoskey, which we now travel with comparative ease, was almost impracticable. How so good a | road as it now is could be made through a tamarack swamp so dense seems marvelous. [t would puzzle a bear to push through the jungle that characterizes the first half mile of the journey, But the forest grows gradually more open, and the monotony of the ride is broken by a dash along the shore of — Round Lade. Then the stage dives into the wilderness again, and at a distance of two miles from town strikes a frequented road, passing the Methodist camp ground, where the under- brush has been cleared out, and thence leads into Petoskey, — When I drove through, scattered fires were burning in the forest. Some were so near the roadside that the heat was fer- vent. It was pitch dark, and the lurid light of the leaping flames and their crackle among the pines and hemlocks, with | the dust of the road and the thick smoke of the burning, made ~ the journey seem like a passage throush—through—well, you can imagine what it was like. We drove so fast that we had | little time for imagination. - The reality was all that we could manage for the time being. We were really in danger of be- ing cut off if a wind had sprung up. The next day the fires had spread very considerably, and for several days after the smoke of the conflagration rose in a great cloud. Then a timely rain came, quenched the blaze, cleared the atmosphere, and tourists who made the passage had only the charred and blackened rampikes to contemplate and regret. In my next I will take the reader through the southern chain of lakes. HAnoor. = — +o —— Bronzes aNp Bronze OrnamMents.—We have too long looked to France for entire supremacy in works of art. Granting to a certain degree that our models are derived from foreign sources in the execution of bronze work, our metal- lurgic skill is beginning to assert itself. Ingenious methods of casting and working metals belong exclusively to our peo- ple. They have it within their own hands to produce at cheap rates ornaments of the most beautiful and varied char- acter. In visiting the handsome show-rooms of the Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Co., No. 21 and 23 Barclay street, the extreme elegance of their most extensive collection of bronzes and ornaments struck us with astonishment. Here were the choicest models reproduced in endless variety. There were plenty of objects which would strike the sports- man’s eye, such as models of dogs, horses, birds, stags and many other animals. As prizes for sporting contests, a great many of these subjects would answer admirably well. The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company also make in bronze and metals those beautiful-jardenieres which the ladies delight in. It is not only the perfection of design which 1s to be regarded, but the price of such beautiful objects 1s within the reach of all. —_—_— OS ‘““Frep Beverty” is tHe West Inpirs.—We have already printed three letters from this indefatigable naturalist, giving some account of his scientific explurations in Mar- tinique, Dominica, and other West India islands, and are promised more letters soon. The information which Mr, Ober is now gathering, is in bebalf of the Smithsonian Institu- tion, and will probably cover a period of two yearsinall. It will be eventually published in a volume, illustrated princi- pally from photographs, and will be a work of much value, inasmuch as it covers ground almost wholly new, and much that has never been visited. Ina letter dated at Antiqua last September, Mr. Ober says: T have visited and photographed the “Boiling Lake” of Dominica, and am the only American who has seen it; have lived among the Caribs two months (the only white man in the region) ; have made long excursions into the mouniains, with only Indian guides, in search of the ‘* Imperial Parrot,’ my specimens being the first ever sentto America. That was arich time I had. sleeping under a hut of palm leaves in the midst of a tropical, mountain forest, shooting parrots. Mr. Ober has already sent to the Smithsonian lists of tha pecimens which he has collected on each island, which wes hope to obtain permission to publish soon. | Inthe Antiqua letter referred to above, he says: Thave just returned from Barbuda, where I had glorious Sport shooting guinea fowl, hunting deer, wild pigeons, doves and plover. Plover shooting commences here after the first ‘northwest sterm after Sept. 1. Golden plover come down in Swarms, Hyerybody owning a gun turns out. Everybody has to have a license, too (not fo licenses), to shoot; costs ten shillings; I had to tale out one before I could collect ; that is, they collected from me before I could collect the birds. This is the ‘‘Collect” they believe in. Expect to leaye here in a few days to plunge into the woods again. or , Autucep Swinpiine Scores in Frortpa.—A correspondent sends us some useful information in regard to schemes of bad repute, which are apparently going on in Flurida. We quote the following from the Philadelphia Hvening Telegraph : For some time past public attention has been directed t the efforts of certain people to induce men to emigrate to Tex 8, Florida and elsewhere, holding out such inducemeuts as to Jead to the impression that land can be procured for little or nothing. This morning the matter was brought to the atten- tion of his honor, the Mayor, by the reception of the follow- ‘ing letter, which fully explains itself: ‘' Starke, Mlorida, Oct. 29—William 8. Stokley, Sir: About a week ago I ar- Tived at this place as one of a colony from Philadelphia, to lo- ate in this place, under the title of Flora City Colony, man- aged by certain parties residing in Philadelphia. We came iby way of Savannah, Ga., and Baldwin to, Starke; but what Was our astonishment to find that there was no such place, ‘and no one knew of sucha place. I, with therest of our party, bought land plots at $5 each. It was represented to us that the land was all surveyed, and that was all we would have to pay. We find, however, that we have to pay #5 more for haying it surveyed. I have been here a week, and I have not seen one article of my freight. My wife and children are suffering for the necessaries of life, and we cannot get theme J trust, sir, that you will use all the power you possess to stop others from being deceived, so that they may not leave their comfortable home to come to a desert among strangers, who hate them and charge two prices for everything they have to sell. I hope, sir, you will cause this to be published in the ‘daily papers, so that others may not come. One of the par- ties is now here, and will shortly return to bring others out. ‘T hope, sir, you will prevent him. R. Lrrraez, Starke, Florida, There are swindlers everywhere from Maine to Texas. It ‘behooves of course everybody to look carefully at any project. Tt would perhaps be well for our Florida friends to get at the ‘bottom of this business. . ++ =< THe Yectow Fever tx Frorma,—As there may be some needless alarm about yellow fever in Florida, we take great pleasure in publishing a communicaticn from a distinguished physician of Jacksonville, which must dispel all fears—such eases of fever as may have appsared, were entirely confined {o Fermandina, and the cool weather has dispersed all danger long ago. Editor Forest and Stream ;—Many ridiculous stories and statements have appeared in the public press regarding the prevalence of yellow fever in Florida, It is a fact that yellow ' fever existed in the city of Fernandina for several weeks; but your readers must remember that the city of Fernandina is not the whole of Florida. It is located on an island at the extreme northeastern portion of the State. With the excep- tion of four cases, one a quarantine officer, and the others ref- ugees, the disease has b2en confined to the affected city. The city of Fernandina has been rigidly quarantined by the re- mainder of the State, and in comsequence the disease has been limited in its ravages. Persons desirous of visiting the State need not remain away because yellow fever prevails in one little corner of it. Jack- sonville and Hast Florida can be reached by rail without ap- proaching within sixty miles of the affected locality ; and by water from Charleston and Savannah without sighting the island upon which Fernandina:is located. : During the last summer, Jacksonville has maintained its reputation of being one of the healthiest cities east of the Mis- sissippi. Our mortality during the summer months has been very small. . Among the hotel improvements I may remark that the pop- ular Windsor has been doubled in size, and refurnished with eyery luxury and convenience, andis a palatial hostelry. It isunder the management of General Lewis, of Cincinnati, a : gentleman who knows how toruna hotel. The old and fa- vorite Metropolitan has changed hands, and has been cleaned and renovated from stem to stern, lt is under the charge of G. H. Edwards, who will be found an attentive host. The terms are moderate, aud cleanlimess is the order of the day. With regard to the table, I can assure your readers that I have tested it for four months, and haye found itall a gourmand or gormet can desire. ’ The old and favorite steamers are on the river and a new one eighty feet long and twenty-four feet beam, named the Border City, has been placed on the route between this city and New Smyrna, From an examination of the craft I feel assured that she is staunch and sea-worthy; and last, though not least, her accommodations are comfortable, A steamer called the City of Bridgeton has been placed on the route be— tween Savannah and Enterprise, and will make weekly trips. ‘She is a fine vessel, and possesses excellent accommodations for a large number of passengers. fn conelusion, | may remark that settlers, tourists and sportsmen run no risk and need not hesitate to visit this State ‘on the score of yellow fever, for it is ‘‘cahbined, cribbed and confined” on a small island at the extreme northeastern portion ‘of the State, where it will be caged until Jack Frost ends its career. At Ferxrsoo. Jacksonville, Oot. 29th; 1877- OE Hayes’ Poricy.—We wish to express our most hearty. ap- proval of the President’s policy. Now, do not frown; we, of course, donot referto politics. Whatever might be onr reserved opinion of the Southern policy, the Civil Service policy, or the "other fruitful themes of dispute, we certainly should not be so FOREST AND STREAM. stupid as to obtrude our opinions through these columns. But we do unhesitatingly indorse Mr. Hayes’ rule of con- fining the official cares of his position to their legitimate place, a8 was set forth in an interview with Barnum the other day. The great showman, in his role of public benefactor, ealled at the White House to condole with the President over the cares of his office, and, of course, fo invite him to the show: ‘**T sympathize,” said Barnum, ‘t with anybody who holds the office of Presidenf. Of course itis a high office, and all that, but [have known every President from Jackson down, and they all got gray under it, except, perhaps, Grant. How weil [remember poor Polk; his hair turned gray, his eye lost its sparkle, his face became pale and his body thin. They worry themselves to death.” ‘*There is no glanger to me, Mr. Barnum,” answered the President. ‘! I do not intend to grow gray io office.” ‘But you can’t help it,” said the show- man, ‘‘ You make a mistake; you see it when it is too late, andsuch things trouble you. You have atroublesome question, for instance, to-day; what do you do with it? It staysin your mind and follows you into your family and into your recreation, if you take any. Your mind is at work on it at night when you don’t know it, and before yon are aware you will be gray- headed.” ‘' Youare mistaken there, Mr. Barnum,” quickly re- plied the President; ‘‘ I do not allow my official annoyan ces to follow me outside of this room. I go to my family, play with my children and forget that I am President. Nearly every day when I leave this-office, usually from 3 to 4,1 go for a drive, but sometimes I prefer to walk. I take with me in my Carriage some pleasant gentleman, who is agreeable to. me, and who I know will not talk to me of public business and politics. A long drive settles my nerves, banishes the sad cases that come to me which I cannot help, and giyes me an appetite for my dinner. In the evening I see many friends, socially, and this is a diversion rather than a task. rarely troubled with politics in the evening. Those who come, both ladies and gentlemen, are generally known to us, and they come at our invitation. I retire reasonably early and rise early, and so there is little danger of gray hairs in my case.” i ————— Tue Great Lonpon Crrous.—A circus! That is just one of those things a man neyer tires about. It is said that a theatre depends for ifs support upon a younger generation. That is the fresher element which, ever being produced, takes in with ecstacy the pleasures of the drama. ‘True your old, habitual_play-goer, at least in America, isa rara avis. Buta circus! There, at least, there are no strangling conyventionali- ties. The Lord made fine horses; one sees them in all the beauty of that strength and grace, which no amount of train- ing or handling can efface. ‘There is exhilaration in the smell of the saw-dust, and a whiff of if must always recall the time, long ago, when the Spanish quarter, with the pillars of Her- cules on it, was spent, and the whole world, the plus uléra of delight, was opened. There is a charming simplicity about the downright foolishness of the regular old-fashioned clown, which is worth more than all the doubly-distilled wit of to- day. See the thews and muscles of the cireus men! How they stand out like whip-cords! If you have not so munch brawn yourself it makes you wish you had it. Another man’s intellectual powers may be depressing ; you may be weighted down by somebody else’s brains; but one never enyies him who possesses strength and agility. The fact is that we, all of us, are inclined too much at times toward those amuse- ments in which the mental powers are called entirely into play, We seek recreation and are plunged all the time ina brown study. It is physical enjoyment, such as can be taken in by the eyes, that we oftentimes pine for. We don’t know, it is true, always, what we want to find, but we often go forre- laxation to the wrong-places. We defy any one to see that famous lady, Miss Dockrill, in her four horse act, without being -carried away in 9 perfect rusa of enthusiasm. very time she floats over a barrier or clears a naxrow hoop, the heart of the spectator rises and falls in unison-with her. Think of seven funny men cracking off jokes in seyen distinct languages! Then there are baby elephants, and all Noah’s ark of animals. The Great London Cireus is an event, and Gilmore’s Garden never had a more attractive show than the one we have but vaguely described. i OUR WASHINGTON LETTER. THE CORCORAN ART GALLERY—ART AND ANGLING—STATUARY AND SPORTSMANSHIP—DOGS AND DUCK SHOOTINO—SAL- MON FISHERIES OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER, ETO., ETc. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. | * Wasuineton, D. C., Nov, 8, 1877. MONG the many rare and yaluable pictures in the Cor- coran Art Gallery, that magnificent building at thecorner of Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, a monument to the munificént benefactions of W. W. Corcoran to this com- munity, are a number representing the pleasures of the chase, the sports of the field and stream—all true to nature, and many of them portraying such scenes as every sportsman fre- quently meets. Such pictures are sure to steal over one with all the charms of a personal reminiscence. This institution, which is a conspicuous illustration of the zeal of Mr. Corcoran in cultivating a love for the beautiful, and contributing to the pleasure of his fellow man, is maintained by an endowment fund of $900,000, yielding an annual income at present of $62,000, Doubtless the distinguished philanthropist reaps as much pleasure in distributing his wealth as he did in acquir- ing it. I will not attempt a description of the gallery and its valuable pictures, about which columns might be written, but briefly refer to such pieces as are of interest fo all sportsmen, First, on account of its masterly treatment and its wide repu- tation, may be named ‘‘The Lost Dogs,” by O. Von Thoren,an animal picture equal to Landseer’s in point of close adherence tonature. It is quite large, and represents two beantiful set- ters lost at the close of a wintry day. The active distress of one, “the wail of the lost,” and the mute resignation of the other are strongly portrayed, It is full of feeling, power and nature, and is much admired by all visitors. The picture was exhibited at the Vienna Exhibition in 1873, where it elicited much praise. I am. 295 i The next picture to attract the sportsman’s attention Is one: representing ‘‘A Trout Brook in the Catskills,” by W. Whitt- redge, of Ohio, au artist who has attained a high rank and [ believe now pursues his art in New York City. Its exquisite tints, the burst of sunlight and coffee-colored hue of the water make 16 an effective picture. It is the only specimen of the: work of Mr. Whittredge in the gallery, and is highly esteem— ed in that institution. Another is a characteristic American Shooting scene, eu- titled ‘‘Duck Shooting.” Tt represents two sportsmen engaged in that charming sport on the Jersey flats, and it is the work of Wm. Ranney. A handsome red Irish setter has just re- trieyed a canyas-back, and approaching his master, sits up to deliver the fowl. /Uhe master, however, is ramming home a charge (for the picture was painted in 1850, before the day of breech-loaders), and his companion holds out his hand to take it from the dog, but there is an evident reluctance on the part of the latter to give it to any one but his master. Several ducks which have been shot are shown in the foreground, all trie to nature. The picture’is full of vigor and truth. It was in the private collection of Mr. Corcoran, and was donated to the gallery with that collection. “The Disputed Shot,” by J. M. Stanley,an artist well known on account of bis famous Indian portraits, many of which, it will he remembered, were destroyed by the disastrous fire at the Smithsonian Inslitution.some years ago. This picture illus- trates a scene of Western life, It is worked up with delicate details, and is perfect in drawing, finish and ec»lor, Three hunters haying returned to their cabin from the chase, have just assorted their game, consisting of a deer, number of ducks and various birds ; and while two of them are apparently dis- puting as to whose shot brought down the deer, they are watched w:th grave dignity by a noble setter in the back-. ground. A very humorous picture is that of a fat, happy-looking monk fishing in the moat beside an old castle. He is sur- rounded by an abundance of tackl2and a huge landing net, but the only evidence of his success are three bull-frogs lying by his side. The picture is the work of L. A, G. Loustenau, and came from the Paris Exposition of 1874. Another picture entitled ‘Wood Scene with Hunters,” by M. Bouquet, represents a party of sportsmen who have been en- gaged in the chase, resting in the forest surrounded by their hounds. The incident is admirably told, and every part of the work painted with great force and clearness. Mr. Mac- Leod, the curator of the gallery, has 2 specimen of his own work on exhibition. Itisa picture of the Great Falls of the Potomac, the favorite black bass fishing locality in this sec- tion. The Falls and surroundings are given with strict local truth. ‘ There are numerous.other attractive works whose merits de- serve an extended notice, but which time and space forbid at present. Among them may be mentioned “On Catskill Creek,” by W. B. Boggs; ‘* Dog and Parrots,” by F. Lach- enwitz; ‘* Tiger Hunt ” (water color sketch), by A. L. Barge; and ‘Scene in the Catskills,” by Paul Weber. Of course, there are many grand pictures in the gal'ery by renowned ar- tists, but I have referred to such as represent sporting scenes only. Tn the display of bronzes, in a large hall to the left on the first: floor of the building, are over one hundred Pieces, com- prising the collection of the late Antoine Louis Barye, of Pa- ris, a famous sculptor and professor of animal drawing in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, a position he held at the time of his death, in June, 1875, and one in which he gained an astonish- ing knowledge of the forms and habits, quiescent and fero- cious, of the yarious animals there. He was perhaps over fond of showing the ferocious instincts of the brute creation, but their gentler moods are quite as successfully represented. Among the many attractive pieces in this collection are the following: Two Arab Horsemen Killing a Lion; An African Horseman Surprised by a Serpent; An Indian Mounted upon an Hlephant Crushing a Tiger; Ape Mounted upon a Gnu; An Erect Bear; Two Young Bears; Theseus Slaying the Minotaur; Theseus Slaying the Centaur; A Wolf Seizing a stag by the I’hroat ; Lion Deyouring a Hind ; Lion and Ser- pent; Two Young Lions; ‘Siger Surprising an Antelope ; Jaguar Deyouring a Crocodile; Ocelot Carrying off a Heron ;. A Deer Dragged to Harth by 'l'wo Scotch Hounds; A Group of Deer; A Group of Rabbits; Pheasant; Virginia Deer ; Wolf Caught in a Trap; A Frightened Hare; A Panther ; Stag of Java; Couching Fawn; Tortoise; A Bear Flying From Dogs ; Huntsman in Costume of Louis XV.; A Bear Overthrown by Bulldogs; Greyhound and Hare; Deer, Hind and Fawn; and many other beautiful pieces representing wild and domestic animals, birds and sérpents, the whole forming a most interesting collection. In the Hall of Antique Sculpture, among many grand works of art, isa status of Diana, the Goddess of Hunting, from the original marble in the Louvre, Ths goddess ig represented as snatching from Hercules the miraculous deer with golden horns and brazen feet, which he had chased for a year. The sculptor is unknown, but it is supposed to be the work of the same artist as the Apollo Belyidere, the famous statue discovered at Capo d’Anzo early in ihe sixteenth cen- tury, and placed by Michael Angelo in the Belvidere Gallery, Rome. This latter statue Byron describes as “The lord of the unerring bow, 2 The god of life and poesy and liznt— The sun in human limbs arrayed, aud brow All radiant from his triamph in the fght,”’ The original of the Diana shove mentioned is suprosad to (296 FOREST ‘AND STREAM. have been made during the fourth epoch of Greek art, which | Dr. C, Olcott, Pres.; A. 8. Ro2, Vice-Pres.; H. C. Cooke, extended from the death of Alexander to the conquest of / Treas. Wm. O. McD owell, Sec. Greece by the Romans, B. C., 146. SALMON FISHERIES ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER. The bill recently introduced in the Senate by Mr. Mitchell, of Oregon, authorizing the Secretary of War to grant permis- sion tothe proprietors of salmon fisheries, now located on Three Tree Point military reservation, on the Columbia River, in Washington Territory, to remain in said reservation until the same shall be required for Government purposes, is to prevent the removal of two large canning establisliments now located on that reservation, which is not used for any purpose whatever by the military authorities. The propri- etors of these establishments, when they located there, did not know that it was a military reservation, ‘They purchased the right to conduct salmon fisheries there from a person who claimed to have pre-empted the land, and expended about #40,000 in the erection of buildings and for the necessary ma- chinery used in canning establighments, and then learned, for the first time, that they were occupying a military reservation. The matter was investigated, buf the books of the Land Of- fice did not show that it was such reservation, The War De- partment records did, however, and the Secretary of War ordered them to remove. Subsequently all the facts were brought to his attention and he revoked the order, issuing, in lieu thereof, one allowing the parties to remain there for one year, which will not expire until after the close of the next fishing season. One of the proprietors was recently before the Senate Committee on Military affairs when the bill above mentioned was considered by that committee, and explained at length all the facts connected with their occupancy of the reservation, There are about thirty salmon canning establish- “ments on the Columbia River, and the two at Three Trée Point are among the largest, The markets of this city, I notice, are already quite plenti- ully supplied with game, but, as the season advances and the weather becomes colder, the supply will be more abundant. There is an extensive business here in ducks and other aquatic fowls from November to March, the Potomac, from Alexan- dria to Point Lookout, a distance of a hundred miles, being a favorite feeding locality for them, and thousands are killed every winter for market. Mr. James H. Skidmore, probably the oldest and one of the most reliable dealers in game and fish, not only does a thriving business here, but ships large supplies North. Upon his stand in the Centre Market a few days ago, I noticed wild turkeys, shot in Virginia, which were retailing at $1.50 and $2 each. Partridges,$3 per dozen ; ruffed grouse, $1.25 a pair; woodcock, 50 cents each; snipe, 25 cents each: plover, 37 cents each: canvas-back ducks, $2 a pair; red heads, $1.50 ; black heads and widgeon, 75 cents a pair. Mr. Henry Herbner has on exhibition at his restaurant on King street, in Alexandria, Va., a most remarkable specimen of fish. It was caught in an oyster dredge nea Piney Point, and still remains alive, eating freely of crackers and bread. The fish is shaped somewhat like a turtle and bas a hard shell. It has eyes in the shell, and its undér side is furnished with a number of arms or claws, terminating like those of the ordi- nary crab, while the rear portion of the stomach is covered with jointed scales like the common cockroach. It-has a tail like a turtle’s, and about a foot long. Altogether it is a very singular,fish, and old fishermen say that they never saw any- thing like it. R. F. B. +49 — GAME PROTECTION. INFRINGEMENTS OF THE GAmE Laws West anp Hast.—- In a capital article which appeared in the Chicago Field, entitled ‘‘On and After,” violations of the law in selling game are fully discussed.’ Chicago is exactly the centre which draws to itself the game of the West, while New York is the point of general distribution. Our contemporary de- serves the thanks of all sportsmen for his efforts in this lauda- ble direction. With the Chicago /%e/d atone end of the line and the Forrst AND STREAM AND Kop anp Gon at the other, there may be good reason to suppose that before long exposing game for sale out of season, and in vioiation of the laws, will be prevented. Let Brother Rowe stop shipments from Chicago ; we will see to it that whatever escapes his vigilance there will receive an attention when it reaches New York. Tur GREENWOOD LAKE AssooraTion.——At a meeting of the Greenwood Lake Sportsmen’s Club, held in this city, Noy. 7th, Messrs. Olcott, Cooke, Olcott, Jr., Millspaugh, Vernan being present, with McDowell, chairman—it was resolyed that, The executive committee and officers of the Greenwood Lake Sportsmen’s Club be, and hereby are, instructed to trans- fer, set over and deliver to the Greenwood Lake Association, all the property and effects whatsoever of the Greenwood Lake Sportsmen’s-Association, upon the Association agreeing to recognize as their members all members of the Greenwood Lake Sportsmen's Club. At a meeting of the newly-formed Greenwood Lake Association trustees, Messrs. Olcott, Cooke, Roe and Vernan, it was resolved, on motion of Mr. Cooke, that the condition of the above proposition be accepted ; and it was also resolved to -allow the delinquent members of the former elub thirty days in which to pay their initiation fees and monthly dues. A meeting is to be held in Brooklyn, at the residence of Dr. C. Olcott, Dec. 10th, for the purpose of presenting the form of Garlifichte of stock, and to take measures for the erection of a clab house at the lake which wili be built as soon as the snow oii the ground in the spring. The officers elected were: Prorrcrion 1y Vermont.—The Vermont Association for the Preservation of Fish and Game held an interesting and very successful meeting at Rutland, Noy. 6. The rolls of the association show the names of more than 100 members, among them such men as Chief Justice Pierpoint, Senator Edmunds, Dr. Goldsmith, Gov. Stewart, Col. Cannon, Hon. Jo. D. Hatch, Gen. Foster, Lieut.-Gov. Proctor, Hon. M. G. Hverts, Gen. W. Y. W. Ripley, Gen. E. A. Ripley, Col. Merrill, Col. Colburn,.Hon, Charles Barrett, 8. B. Pettengill, editor of the Rutlund Herald and Globe, in which journal the society has a valuablg and influential auxiliary ; William Rix. Esq., C. N. Davenport, Esq., Dr. Edmunds, President Buckham, hh. J. Phelps, Esq., Gen. Grout, Col. John W. Newton, Rey. Henry Fairbanks, Hon. N. T. Sprague, Dr. Guild and others. After the banquet (advocates of protection are always most eloquent on that theme just after having been well fed on roast venison, ducks, prairie chicken, partridge, etc.) reports were read, which show that several rivers and ponds have been stocked with black bass and other fishes, and an increase of game in many parts of the State is-adduced as a result of the society's efforts. Among the papers read was one by Judge Everts on the importation of the Messina quail, of which importation, it will be remembered, a full account was given in Forusr AnD Struam of Aug. 2d and 9th. 'The 100 birds haying hatched their young, and having increased as it is estimated by over 500, started southward Sept. 1, since which time they have not been heard of south of Eagle Bridge, N. Y. The birds lived principally on grasshoppers and other insects. Judge Everts was directed by the society to-correspond with Senator Edmunds, relative to the importa- tion on an extensive scale by the Government or the States of hese insects as an antidote for the grasshopper scourge. It was also yoted by the society to recommend to the legislature an amendment making the open season for partridge and woodcock from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1. The officers elected were: President, Hon. M. 8. Colburn, Manchester. Vice Presidents, George F. Edmunds, Burlington; J. W. Newton, St. Albans; George I. Gale, Brattleboro; Carrol 8. Pitkin, Montpelier. Secretary, 8. B. Pettingill. Tuer Ricumonp AssociaTion,—We regret that we cannot chronicle an equally successful meeting of the Richmond Game and Tish Protective Association, which was to have convened during the late State Fair. There seems to be no lack of individual and local interest in protection among the sportsmen of the Old Dominion, if we may judge from fre- quent communication to the Richmond Whig, as well as from private letters received by ourselves. Whether the failures of the past cast.a depression upon the late proposed meeting, or whether from other causes equally potent, the conyention proved a failure. Among the papers which were to have been read was a carefully preparel address of Dr. Elizey, of ‘the Agricultural College at Black:bury, which we hope at a future date to lay before our readers. New Yorx-—Wiagarz Falls, Nov. 10.—I wish to make some corrections in my letter of Nov. 1, as some persons have evidently misconstrued my meaning. What I charge, or meant to charge, was that the club, J. P.’s and policemen, took no measures to prevent or punish the violation of the game law, and the three persons in particular (whom I believe to belong to the club) in violating it by shooting quail out of season. I did not claim that all of the club, J. P.’s and police, etc., violated the game laws, but that they took no pains to prevent it. .It has made quite a stir among! them, and I have no doubt that it will do some good in the future. C. 8. Riog. How Lone 1s tue Arm or tur Law ?—A correspondent writes us of deer hounding in the northern wilds of this State. We are glad to expose the names of these men and sincerely trust that the law may be made to reach them : I was at Long Lake and Newcomb; just came from there. They ere paying no attention to the law in regard to hounding deer. You can hear them all around, and even see the watchers on the publicroads; where runways cross it. Not more than one inten dothey get, buta great many get theirJegs broken on the hedges, some be- come sickly, and di¢ after tunning so hard and going into ice cold water. I oan give you names of some that are hounding deer. They are Harri- son Hall, V. Hall and Hank Parker, of Newcomb, N.Y. They say that the law does not come back to Newcomb and Long Lake. They say hundreds were crust bunted last winter and Killed. Game constables are appointed through there, but are not Sworn in because they are guides and like to hunt, Yours truly, JAMES E, ROBINSON, Johnsbury, Nov, 6th, Kaiinc DEER IN an UNSPORTSMANTIKE MANNER IN WASH- tretoy Tergivory.—The following correspondence, with an extract from the Port Townsend Argus, explains itself. Deer are heing ruthlessly slaughtered in and about Olympia. Go shead, gentlemen, kill every thing right and left in an un- sportsmanlike way, and in time there will be no game in the neighborhood! We decry such wholesale butchery, which is of the most pothunting description, O_ymeria, W, T., Oct. 25, 1877. Eprtror FoREST AND STREAM: Tsend you an extiact from the Port Toynsend Argus, which tells its own story. The deer were killed by driving them into the water with hounds, and shooting them from the shore while swimming for their lives. At this rate of destruction, it is only a questionof very short time how long the deer will lastin Washington Territory. On all the islandsin Puget Sound deer are found in great numbers, as their nat- ural enemies, the cougar and lynx are not inhabitants of these islands they increase rapidly, and afford excellent sport for the still hunter. Very truly yours. SOLYMPIAN. Mr. G. M. Haller informs us that le, with Judge Lewis and others, Who have been out on a hunting excursion for neariy two weeks, en- joyed the trip very much, althougi the rain for two days, in the early art of the tour, made it rather unpleasant. The party v sited several lands in the course of the trip, and killed im all 28 decr.— Argue. —Elkton, Md., has a new game club, which has formed for the purpose of prosecuting any persons foun Elk River violating the ducking laws of the State. The Cayuga County Lake and Forest Association depositeg in Owasco Lake last spring, at an expense of over sixty dol lars, 125,000 salmon or Jake trout fry. On Saturday evening last, thirteen fishing boats were seen at one time out upon the lake with torches and spears, killing trout upon their gps 4 ing beds.— Syracuse Standard, Nov. 2. SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. - : To our customers and the public :—In reply to thedamag. ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality ‘of! our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘dealers’”» who are unable to com pete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circula which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisszrr & Marzson,, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. ¥, Ghe Sennel. ’ mal: 1. Age. 2. Food and medicine given. 8. Appearance of the of the coat; of the tongue and lips, 4. Any changes in the appear of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc. 5. Breath the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or §, Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, e Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8. Temperature of the body as cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the b and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, ontl contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of thedatter. Also give peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be notic Signs of sulfering, etc, THE TENNESSEE FIELD TRIALS, Nasnyi1tE, Nov. 11, 1877. FTER three days of gloomy, drizzling, depressi weather, with a northeast wind which chilled the y matrow in one’s bones, and made us apprehensive of a fai of the field trials to come off to-morrow, the clerk of weather, however, relented, and yesterday sent us a braci spanking breeze oul of the north, which soon swept away th lowering clouds and gave us a glorious sunset, the harbin of fine weather, for our week’s sport, in which our na pointers and setters are to contest with each other and se| the question of superiority with their foreign canine riy; for whom their owners arrogantly claim the exclusive title “‘blue blood.” The Maxwell, where 1am most comfor lodged, is crowded with sportsmen from eyery quarter, é acl anxious for the triumph of his own kennel or section, and the excitement is already up to fever heat, more particularly 6 the issue between what a writer and importer called the Ami can mongrels and the foreign blue bloods. I have ha most gratifying reception from Mr. Y. L. Kirkman, the Pregie } dent of the Tennessee State Sportsman's Association, and Mr Prechitt, the Secretary. These gentlemen will kindly afford — me every facility and assistance for making you what I you will find to be a perfect report of the pending They have, through the courtesy of General Hardin, secu several thousand acres of a magnificent country, amply stoel with birds, which have been vigilantly guarded by a mounte¢ } keeper in the employ of the association, and ample arranges | ments have been made for the transportation te the fieldof | the sportsmen and their dogs. I have devoted the whole of the morming to the inspection of the different kennels; among others visited was that of Mit Gilting’s, who has established himself here permanently. should not wonder if Mr. Giltings had the winning dog ip Mr. George Colburn’s magnificent dog Sank, by Foreman } Taylor’s famous one-eyed Sank out of Colburn’s Kate, T be lieve. Young Sank is in superb condition, and will run high in the betting. His breaker is regretting the absence of Gol burn’s old Dash, to run in the trials with young Sank; the twain would certainly make the handsomest brace in the trial, ; and, as a brace, would be hard to beat. : Colburn’s Bob, by Colburn’s Dash out of Mullen’s Belle, @ superb fellow, is also here, but he unfortunately met with accident, which will prevent his running in the trials. ‘There ate two other New York dogs entered by Dr. Fleet Speir, of Brooklyn, black, white and tan, both very handsome, with heads like Raymond’s Pride of the Border. As you go to press on Tuesday you can only publish f result of the first day, which I will send you by telegraph. I send the printed list of entries, corrected by Mr. Pretchit the Secretary of the Association. F. G. 8. ENTRIES FoR ANNUAL Fixitp TriAts SrorTsMAn's ASSOCIA ON Nasnyiiiz, Texy.—-The following are the entries for the pupp stakes, nuder eighteen months; rs : W. W. Tucker, of Arkansas, enters Kitten and Champ; Dr Fleet Speir, of Brooklyn, St. Elmo; John Dayidson of Moxrroé Mich,, Afton; Chas. Turner, of St. Louis, Berkley and nie H. Dew, of Columbia, Floss; P. H. Bryson, of Memphis, Glac stone; D. Bryson, of Memphis, King; Geo. W. Campbell, Carter’s Creek, Maury County, Tenn., Ida; J. K. Hugh Franklin, Tenn., Skip; Geo. W. Campbell, of Maury connoty, F Entries for the Champion Stakes, forall ages, prize $400, to run Tuesday: W. A. Wheatley, of Memphis, Flirt and Countess Van L, Kirkman, of Nashville, Tom, Jr.; Geo. W. Campbell, ¢ Maury County, Buck, Jr., and Jo; L. R. Morris, of Guernsey Cou ty, Ohio, Mag; Geo. C. Colburn, of New York, Sank ; Alfred Jem: king, of Baltimore, Hala; li. H. Smith, of Strathroy, Oana Clip: D, C, Sanburn, of Baltimore, Mich., Nellie, winner of tl Hampton, Ia., champion field trials; Dr. Fleet Speir, of Brooklyt St. Elmo ; Patrick Henry, of Olarkeville, Pride of the South; % H. Bryzon, of Memphis, Whip aud Gladstone; Dr. Fleet Speir, | | | : >a q ne 1 dyn, Low 4 D. Bryson, of Memphis, King; Johny Davidson, fonroe, Mich., Chester; OC. B. Whitford, of St. Louis, Thor- A d Berkley, - a oe ee ' ries for the Dupont Powder Company Stakes for braces, to n on, Wednesday, prize $250: W. A. Wheatley, of Brooklyn, and Countess; Dr, Speir, of Bruoklyn, 8t. Elmo and Spiero; . Kirkman, of Nashville, Tom, Jr., and Kate; Geo. W. Camp- ii, of Maury County, Buek. Jr.,and Jo; L.R. Morris, of Guern- onunty, Ohio, Mag and Dash; Geo. CG, Colburn, of New York, kand Hala; Ll). H.« Smith, of Strathroy, Canada, Pride of the ath and Clip; P. H. Bryson, of Memphis, Whip and Gladstone ; 0. B. Whitford, of St. Louis, Thorstine and Berkley. . Louis Kennel Stake. for puppies under 12 months old, silyer yalued at $50, to be run Wednesday: John Davidson, of ‘onroe, Mish., Tyne; W. W. Tucker, of Arkansas, Champ; J. Hhighes, of Franklin, Tenn., Skip; J. H, Dew, of Colombia, le Washwiile, Monday, Nov. 12,—Our correspondent in Nash- lle telegraphs us as follows: The success of the meeting is ond expectation. There are so many fine dows to see that et [ have no chance of writing in full, Of the puppies tered for the puppy stake so far, Mr. P. R. Bryson's pup, adstone, by Lewellen’s Dan out of Petrel, is the only one hich has made a full score. The performances of the other appies entered, however, liave been very good. ‘The hos- ities of Generals Hardin and Jackson at Bellmeade are ithout stint or limit. The weather is delightful, the country nificent, and birds abundant. = DOGS FOR TURKEY, GROUSE AND SQUIRREL SHOOTING. ‘OR Hornst AND STREAM: Tt is not. uncommon to hear theoretical and cockney sports- sneer at squirtel shooting as boyish and beneath their lity, and yet if they would give the sport a trial in the way it should be pursued—that is, with a grooved rifle a single ball—it is probable they would find it much more cult than they fancy. Yo bring down a squirrel, shot ugh the head, from the topmost branch of a tall tree, is to sh men quite as difficult as to stop the quick flying quail in air, If some of the gentlemen who make such stunning ores at Conlin’s would pive the sport a trial, perchance they Ould find it quite as fascinating as the pursuit of any feath- game. I know I found it soimmy youth, when, with er eye and steadier nerve than I can boast of now, I ould, with the old-fashioned long rifle of former days, carry- img 180 to the pound, bring down a squirrel from fhe top of he highest trees in the Blue Ridge almost at every pop. Anyour issue of October 25 you recommend a correspondent, _C. B., of Keosuqua, to hunt squirrels with a small cur &. Now, Il hope you will permit a constant reader, who res your paper as by iar the ablest published in this coun- on field sports and those cognate branches of natural sci- 4, Without which no man can cluim to be a thorough and ac- plished sportsman, to dissent from your advice to D. C. B., here ate my reasons: In the first place I object to cur for apy purpose on general principles, and had I the lative power [ would tax them all out of existence, for ough their rascalities and villainies tle nobler aud more il canine races are brought into disrepute. igain, 1 most positively deny that curs, small or large, are best for hunting squirrels. Tou establish such heresy you Must first prove an impossibility—that your cur is superior to ‘thoroughbred in nose, stamina, intelligence and other de- ble qualities. I have frequently shot both squirrels and se over small curs belonging to mountaineers in Virginia, a few of these I admit were excellent, but the best of a would not compare with a pait of clever wire-haired h terriers, belonging to my friend, De Witt Ient, of yland. The hospitable mansion of the late Governor ent, on the western branch of the Patuxent, im Price George ounty, was in the season much frequented by hunting and & parties, who would sometimes devote a day 10 the irrels which abounded in the heavy timber on the river tom. When this was the case these terriers would know it ile as well as the sportsmen, probably because the pointers always put on the chain on these occasions. ‘They ld joyously scurry away to the woods, even before we vociferous yelps would atmounce the.fact that a squirrel treed; but this wasnot all ; these clever litle dogs were er willy of lying, as squirrel dogs so often are, an! the in- gence with which they would turn the “ame to the shooter marvelous, and if the gsqnpicrel ever reached his hole, sis always aims to do, they would abandon the trve imme- ely, and seek elsswhere tor a fresh trail. -once owned a dog. presented to me by the late Com- der Ned Byrne of the navy, so famous for his social nis, and you will be surprised to learn that this, the very squirrel dog I ever saw, was an immense greyhound! né would imagine that, with his feeble-scenting powers, a hound was the last dog in the world for such a purpose, this breed of hounds the visual powers and phenomenal d more than compensate for a defective nose. lounted in air on his stilt-like legs, the greyhound com- ids a gveater horizon than smaller dogs. Nothing within ange escapes his shawk-like vision, and his lightning speed’ Ompels the squirrel to také to the nearest tree, without aking for his den as he ifivariably does when chased by a and necessarily slow dog. w, a dog running by the scent will frequently take a | trail and stop at a tree long after a squirrel has left it. hsuch a dog squirrel hunting is more vexatious than ng. ‘To the same inquirer you recommend the clumber niel for turkey and ruffed grouse shooting. Now though hoble, rare, and exceedingly yaluable and useful race, the miber of all the spaniel tamily is probably the best fitted hunting either of these birds, simply because he hunts & peculiarity for which he was chiefly valued by the ce of Newcastle, who originated the breed at Clumber le. Both the turkey and the ruffed grouse are essentially t birds. he latter particularly is usually.to be found on Toughest ground and in the densest cover; and, for hunt- f both birds, a cocker that throws his tongue freely is in- ably the best dog. He takes the trail of either bird Wns Upon it, giving tongue the while, like a beagle on k of a hare, until he flushes his game. The turkeys ' A f the duorstep, and by the time -wereached the outer gate, 4 PURSE UAINDD Pe tikes at SinMAM, will generally scatter in every direction, when the hunter makes a blind, and trom its concealment slaughters the birds in detailas they come in obedience to his call. The grouse usually take to a free, and, perching low, will remain, as it were, stupefied by the yelpmg of the carer cockers until sey- eral are shot in succession. And here let me conclude with the remark that in Maryland and Virginia, shooting grouse perched on trees is held to be perfectly levitimate, as in nine cases out of ten the very West slot can bag them in no other way. F. G. 8. 1 + _______. Rowiyson'’s JAck.—This famous red Trish setter, so well known among sportsmen throughout the country, has again come into the possession of his former owner, Mr. Walter Humphrey, of Newark, N. J. Jack, now cleven years old, is to be made as comfortable as possible for the rest of his life, Our readers wi!] learn with pleasure that he is to be photo- graphed, like other celebrities. he Tollowing is his pedigree: Jack, =. Putnam’s Dan. 4 Palmer's Belle. Tr, Primers Belle, D, Paul Mead's Dash. Putnam's Nell. D. Paul Mead’s Dash, —J — Tou PuinaperruiA Genon Snow, which is given under the patronage of the best gentlemen in that city, bids fair to be a grand success. Up to date several hundred entries have been made, a large proportion being sporting dogs. The prizes are of solid silver in each class, and are very liberal. Besides the regular prizes numerous special prizes have been offered, which will be competed for withont extra charge. Hvery possible care will be taken of all dogs, competent men beingin attendance day anid night for that purpose, The judges are gentlemen of the highest position, and thoroughly conversant with the animals to be under their judging. te Tae Eneuisit Hunrine Fievn.—The London Field, in. its issue of October 27, gives its customary list, at the opening of the season, of the hounds, their masters, the huntsmen, the whips, the locality of the kennels, and the days of the meets. The whole statistics of the various hunting: establishments, in England, Ireland and Wales, are presénted, Starting with Her Majesty’s noble staghounds of forty couples, of which the Harl of Hardwicks is master, which meets at Windsor and Maidenhead on Tuesdays and Iridays, Frank Goodall being huntsman, Edrupt, Hewson and Bartlett whins, the category closes with a dozen couples of beagles, which are the delight of Trinity College, Cambridge. 'hé totul of the dogs used in the hunts amounts to something like 20,000. Of course, the absolute number of dogs must be latver, as for purposes of breeding, and to make up for replenishing the kennels, a stock in ligand must be ready to draw from. We should sup- pose, then, that England, Ireland and Wales:are ready to turn out mito the hunting ficld, of staghounds, foxhounds, harriers aud beagles, fully 40,000 fine-bred anitnals. ‘he famous Pytehley and Quorn establishments are about up to their former number in dogs. The Pytchley, of whieh Barl Spen- cer is master, unis with 65 couples, and the Quorn, under Mr. John Coupland’s guidance, has 58 couples. It is gener- ally conceded that the Py!chley has the Jurzest number of hounds in Knelanid, thouzh the Meath hen:, Ireland, of which Mr. W. Newcome Waller is master, has 70 couples. — + Tue Pinisraxne ScnooL ror Dogs.—Mr. EB, 8. Wanmaker, who is one of the anost competent and painstaking dog-break- ers in America, is now’ at Fort Defiance, Virginia, about seven miles from Staunton, where he is stopping at the pri- vate house of a personal friend of the editor of this paper, to whom a proper letter of introduction was given. His object in going to Virginia is to select the best ground for breaking his dogs on game; and as quail, woodeock and rutied grouse can be found in abundance within twelve miles of his log ution his field is not restricted. We were induced to take a perso nal interest in Mr. Wanmaker’s enterprise because we wish to encourage one who is s0 cous-ientious to his patrons and de yotel to his business as to leave no method untried, however sey:re or laxine i his sénssof comfurt or sell-induleence. We linve no doubt but that his school for degs is tle very lest, and that he will su prove it, when he returns his graduates to their owners, that he will have gained their fullest confidence and that of the dog-loving and dog-retaining fraternity of sportsmen, If he fails to satisfy we shall make the fact known. +G+— Tre San l'rancisco Dog Saow.—Our correspondent writes us under date of Nov. 4th: ‘‘I visited the bench show last evening and was surprised to notice the number of superb dogs on exhibition: You know that although we are paying the greatest attention to our setters and pointers, suill as we hunt deer nearer to home than you do in tlie Bast, we are de- voting a great deal of our time to breeding dogs for the chase. In stag-hounds and erey-hounds, the show was super) The Gordon setters were a fine lot. I realiy do not think that New York could show such a variety of hounds. Ina later letter I will give you fuller details. D. 8. L, = =—— 10+ —— Bru.—P. 8, Hackett, of the Kendrick House, Warebam, Mass., has sold his six-months’ old white pup Biil to Mr. B Billis out of Mr. Hakkett’s white Gip, and is sired by his celebrated white dog Sam, both being of pure English stock. Gip bas now six dog sucklings, which are five weeks old, and strange to say she seems fo grow fat, and is looking sleek and sound. L. - a DOG POISONING. San AnToNIO, Texas, Noy. 1, 1877. Dowor FOREST AND SURBAM : I write to condemn @ certain class of criminals who laugh at the law— i. é,, dog poisoners, Last night some miscreant poisoned my Englisa Settcr, Rob Roy, a fine specimen, which | brought from the Nerth, and one of the best workers Lever say. A number of yaluable dogs have been poisoned here within a few months. What there shculd be some law protecting property of (his kind there can bs no doubt about. The State makes dogs property by taxation 3 Why should not the State pro- tect them bylaw? Ihave several horses, and not one of them cost me 28 Inuch as my dog. I would much rather have lost one of my horses— allare good ones; not ‘Texas ponies—than this doz. We have no pro techoa asainst such raseality. If aman steals a horse in ‘Texas he gets” from one to fifteen years in the penitentiary. Yet he can destroy a dog Wilich may have Gost from three to five hundrea dollars, and the owner has to swallow his grief and loss. I believe the true Sportsmen of the country should take this matter in hand and see that the proper influ- enee be brought to bear upon our legislative bodies so that po er laws might be enacted. I hope you will agitate this ‘matter through the columns of your journal, so that our people will awake to the import ance of legaJ adyive, and str.ve to punish those who kill our dogs, HE. L, BiInamam. [tf a dog is taxed it is certainly property and is acknowl. edged as such. We refer cur Texan correspohdent to former numbers of our journal, where tie matter was fully treated. —Ep.] —— + 3 DOG VS. PORCUPINE. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: Ilere is an incident of Rangeley Lake twelve years ago. We were three In number—two humans, one canine—encam ped on a small island In Mooselncmaguntic, near to a long stretch of dead water at lower end of a brook emptyingjiito the lake. Plenty of dueks, plenty of fish, both lake and brook, The loons langned at us like veritable Junaties all night, and the water was a3 Clear a3 best glass. My mare on the day in question was gone away fo an early morning fish in the dug-out. The dog aid ityself were ay'eep in the tent under four big pine trees, Iwas awakened by whatT took to be heavy vain striking on the canvas, but which proyed to be bits of bark from the stem of the tree nearest the tent door. The dog was excited aud looking up into the air, So 1 ooked up tov, and to my half opened eyes appeared animmense animal with fierce face, cominus down toward us. I was not ‘ong in giving the Stranger the contents of my revolyer, which failing to bring him to arth, Tgave him one barrel of the diek gua, With the effect of ming— Ine adéosind alarze mile peveipl tein an indiscriminate row in toe witarnne Tn frootof tae ten . ‘ Fur wou the day over quiilia dae time, howeyer, and if ever a man was abused for a two weeks’ time after, that man was myself by my mate, because the shorter barbed quills were scattered in all directions, Managing to insert themse'ves in our feet and legs at any odd moment, when for luxury the wading boots were thrown aside and “the stock- ings which our mothers give us at birth ” were used instead. ,-l neyer look on ihis porc’s skull, now auting as pen-rack on my desk, without laughing at the wild ideas which came into my mind when first I saw him alive coming down that old pine tree with his quills wellforward. Peace to his soni. SAWEONES, — St = A Canp.—C, 8. Westcott, of Philadelphia, whose nanie has been.published as one of the judges at the coming Phila- delphia Dog Show, requests us to publish the following card : PHILA., Noy. 13, 1S77. Editor FoRES’ AND STREAM: T would ask you to publish in your estimable paper that, owing to the basis upon jyhich the coming Piiladelphiw loeal show is to be held, I am obliged to resign all positions. I was led to accept, believing that the interest at issue would not admit of my name being used Us & pa. tron or jude of the same. Very respectfully yours, CO. 8. Wxsrcorg, a Physiciais diagnose ailments’ sometimes by very trifing signs. So With character; it is indicated by little moral straws. “You may also detect the good, shrewil sense of people by noti¢ing little facts about their honsehold, If you see people use the new toilet soap, B. T. Bab- bitt’s Toilet Soap, you may pronounce them to be persons of the great. est discernment, Why? Becanse this soap has in it every requisite of absolute excellence—purity, innocuousness, delicacy of favor, and & feeling on the skin like the breath of a zephyr,—Lddv, 298 Too SMART BY HALF,—A police inspector on being informed that a restaurateur in his baili- wick was serving game out of season, visits the restaurant in mufti and orders dinner. ‘* Wait- er,’’ says he, *‘ can you give me a salrai of part- widge ?” ‘*Settingly, sir,’’ replies the waiter, promptly, and yells to the cook, *‘ Partridge for one.” The Inspector finishes his dinner leisurely and then says to the waiter, ‘‘ Ask the boss to step this way a minute.’? ** What for ?” ( “T wish to notify him to appear in court to- morrow and answer for selling partridge out of season.”? *©O, I guess it ain’t worth while bothering him about that.” ; ““Doas 1 tell you. Iam the Police Inspector, and have secured the necessary evidence against him.” **O, I spotted you and guessed what you were after. It wasn’t partridge you had.”? 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JOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., 45 Beaver aired, New York, an. 44 St, Sacrament street, Montreal, Octil GENERAL AGENTS, ORT! § & HARVEY and DUPONT QGUN- N Y rk d 65 Court Bir ot, treet, New York, sn 125 Nassau 5 ir 4 , stock of silver articles for’ FOREST AND STREAM, fishing Cackle. B. CREENWOOD, Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenhouse and Aquarhum Cement, and dealer in Fish Food, Gold Fish, Water Plants, Fish Globes, and aquaria stock of all descrip- tions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, Bird Houser, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail, Nos. 114 to13 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Murray St. New York, N, ¥. H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Trout Rods, full mounted, $30, formerly $505 other rods in proportion. Every Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounteu with my * patent waterproof ferrule,’ and warranted against imper- fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood. MADE TO ORDER. Iwas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods, Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and Trout fishing, The lightest, strongest, and handsomest Reels ever made, Full line of FISHING TACKLE always on hand. Send for circular and price list. je7 DINCEE SCRIBNER, Manufacturer of galmon and Trout Rods, Salmon and Trout Files Casting Lines, Landing Nets, Gafts, etc, Best Greenheart Rods at $9, $11 and $13 each, Waterloo Street, St. Johnua, N. B. jy12 6m The Ludlow Trout Co. Will this year take from one to two million brook trout eggs (ready for shipment from Noy. 10 to Dec, 20) at lowest prices. Send for price list, Address B. FREEBURG, SuPERmInteNDENT, Aug23 3m Ludlow, McKean County, Pa, COMPETITION Is THE LIFE OF TRADE, J. B. CROOK & CO., FIsming TACKLE, 50 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK Makes the Immense Reduction. Greenheart Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $16 to $30. Ash and Lancewood Rods for Trout and Bass Fishing, $7 to $12. a roportion, Goods sent C. 0. Everything elee in D. to af parts of the United States and Canadas, Lessons in Fly Tying. T will guarantee to teach any gentleman the art of dressing flies in a few lessons. Address JOHN HAILY, 320 Henry Street, New York City. Fiies tied to order from any pattern. Novs tf lew Advertisements. 2 FANCY CARDS, snowflake, damask, etc.. no 5 2 alike, with name, 10c, Nassau Card Co.. Nassau, New York. Oct 13t GANS LAWS—New York, New Jersey, Penna., Delaware and Maryland. Pocket edition. Con- tains useful information for sportsmen. Sent by mail upon receipt of price—?5 cents, EK, F, VAN ZANDT, No, 200 Walnut Place, Phila. Big Bonanzas for ail agents. THE SeUTHERN AGENTS’ MANUAL, Atlan.a, Ga., describes impartially the goods, etc., of all best agents’ houses in the Unit- ed States. Scores of rare offers monthly. Agents choose from hundreds. On trial (to agents or those desiring agencies only) three mouths for three cents to pay postage. Nov 1 4t EVOLVERS, T SHOT, $2.50 at MARSTERS, 125 Nassaa street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklyn. Ronan’ Metal Shell Cleaner. Cleans tifiy shells in ten minutes. No water used Knives elastic, self-adjusting, prevent the slipping ef wads. Js nnequailed as a breech wiper by cover- ing with an oiled’ cloth. Hor sale by allgun dealers, or sample sent free by mail on 1eceipt of price, $1.50; 10 and 12 bore. J. F. RUNAN, 78S Shawmut avenue Boston, Mass, (Liberal discount to the trade) ies ov: Williamson & Co., 669 BROADWAY, N. Y. (formerly 317 Broadway.) Kentucky State Single Number Lottery. DRAWING NOVEMBER 30. 5,880 prizes, $800,000. Capital prize, $60.000. Dickets $10. Halves, $5. Quarters, $2.50. Biazbths. $1.25 MANAGERS' EASTHRN AGBNOY—Willam- son & (0.,569 Broadwey, corner Prince St, New York, Noyls 9 | Way, New York, NEW YORK SHOOTING COAT. A stylish, handsome Coat. end the cheapest, First-class in every particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the: MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take ont, so that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Ho! i x Trace. Smith, Esq., Says “It is my ides of a ‘shooting coat. I have worn them for several years, Ba would | have none other.”) Price for Coat, $25; Vest, $6.50. Also the best brown corduroy pants at $10 per pair. I make only the one grade, as the cheapest goods do not turn briars and will not give satisfaction. i Also, in addition to the above, I am making a Waterproof Canvas Suit, cut same style as th q mie ; ‘he Velyeteen ; goods, not stiff and hard : but soft and pleasant to wear; guaranteed to turn water. Sportsmen who have seen it say it is The Best Yet. Coat, $6.60, For full Suit, $14 00.. I also make the sicevele Coat ; Vest with sleeyesif desired. Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application. F. L. SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. For Sale by Dealers in GUNS and SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, . Used by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign G All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION, Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N.Y. City. HENRY C, SQUIRES, No. 1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIED DOOR FROM BROADWAY. Purdy, gall best Lendon makers. ‘mn? EO, Fauneg Tey uns) uepuo’y jo r90n, 44 AGENT FOR TH Celebrated Prize Guns W. W. CREENER. ae ae re ees These gubs have beer winners in every trial during the last three years, competing with all the firat- class makers in England. Thesb oting of every gun is guaranteed, aud prices a8 low as consistent with good work. Guns built to exact order of sportsmen. 1 keep the best selected stock of guns by all the Other makers to be found in this city, including Scott, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox. Marshall's new Glass Ball Trap, $5; three traps, $12. English chilled shot, all sizes and in any quantities, ‘ent for Dittmar powder. Complete ontfits for hunting and camping. Best Breech-Loader ever offered in the United States for $35. Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Suits, and Camp Lounge Company. Winner of the Massive Silver Cup in 187€, Presented by Mr. ‘ELST ‘ ESTABLISHED IN 1887, . Consult your interest by sending for our revised and reduced prices. * s LATEST IMPROVEMENT. NEARLY ONE THOUSAND IN gy Excelsior Double Treadle, including one doz. OUFF Ars Buffalo Pony Based witeon ant se Saws, thirty inimitable Fret Sawing Potiv Planers self and, pay expense of running in? “days. Price fram $50 and upwards, each. = Patterns and prepared Wood, to the value of $4, new device fur tighten- ing Saw, Power Drilling attachment, Wrench, Oil Cup and Screw Driver. Speed, Sco strokes per minute.. Saws, Ti-zinclhithiek. Price, complete, cased and delivered on board cars or at Ex- Press office, $12. Saw only, without attachments, $9. SMALL STEAM ENGINES, With Copper Boiler, to:drive light Lathes, Scroll Saws, etc. Areall sizes » from 1-8 up to 2 horse power; either Plain castings, partly finished, or com- plete, ready foruse. - The “Scientific American” of June 19, 3875: says of the above, in an exteniled Editorial, introducing our manvi.icturas to the public: “It can turn wringers, churns, washing machines, orice crcam freezers, run coffee mills, puinp water through 2 house, actuate foot lathes, LIGHT MACHINES FOR PONY OR HORSE POWER. _ Thegreat success of these machines is unprecedented, and it may be con- fidently affirmed that no article has ever more clearly proved its super- jority for the quantity and quality of {ts work than this. “It is made in several sizes, and can be fitted up suitable for bullock, mule, steam or wind power, in addition to those above mentioned. Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. Patented March 30, 1875. poet of its ee in use. rice, complete, S275. Also Planing Witadiies iXnives, which are recom- mended as superior and extra in quality. og: XS, OF Sausage machines, drive small blowers sor poeenaie pts nies In a building, or for a loratory. ese are a few only of the purposes to ling boats from x8 to 28 feat long, 4 1-2 to 5 1-2 feet beam, with draft of water sternand eddies rast of oak, pine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted seats all around the boat, loskers and coa) bonkers, and have two coats of paint. these the safest and fastest, as they can be made to attain a speed of from 6 to . 26 miles per hour. ¢ 4 They are adapted to agreatyariety ofuses, such as Excursion, Shooting, Fishing or Pic-Nic Parties, for travelers, yoyagers, botanists and tourists, and especially owing, to their light draftor ‘expeditions and suryeying parties. The Engine and Boilercan be easily detached from the boat, and fs then Peaitural, Mechanical, Commercial or Domestic requirements or for the use of Amateurs, when power is needed with rudder and tiller, row locks and oars; Those wishing a pleasure boat will find water for explarin: available for Agri for running Mglit machinery. af o To Fad Price of 20 font boat, complete, tes! Oe Site re Ss ed $425.00 Price of Engine and Boiler, without boat, including driving pulley, + «= 275,00 Tlustrated Catalogue contatuing Ono Hundred Scroll Work Deslgns mailed to any sddross froa on rocelpt of Stamp, GEORGE PARR, SUFFALO, N.¥Y., U.S. A. BHandiest gun case manufactured ; made of heavy bridle leather, and in best style; can be carried same a8 8 Satchel everywhere; price $6. Sent by express C, O.D» Also made of heavy waterproof canvas, lined with eens ate $25 sent by mall, jpostage prepaid. Address THOMSON & S@Nj 301 Broad« ,O, Box 1,016, A es . 1 - _ FOREST AND STREAM. 299 NICHOLS & LEFEVER, WAFERS OF FINE GuUNnN Ss: CATALOCUES SENT ON APPLICATION, SYRACUSE, N. Y. SPORTSMEN’S EMPORIUM. The Kennel. The Kennel, 1OR YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM the choicest breeds. nquire of M. P. McKOON, dec28-1v Franklin, Del. Co., N.Y. Hee SALE—Fox hounds, No, 1 stock; very fast and strong-scented; some one year ola and some pups. ‘L, M. WOODEN, Rochester, N. Y. ‘Aug9 tt Fc SALE—Imported breech-loading shot-gun, 12-bore, 32-in, barrels. loading implements Gcome- plete; warranted a good shooter; price {4), W, HUMPHREYS, 31 Warwick street, Ne “ihc i ‘ ovlh OR SALE.—Genuine Fug Pups, three monthe ‘ old. Address H, P, INGALLS, Superintendent Zoological Garden, Cincinnati, 0. Noys 4t BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER! DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the peat, May be used with entire safety. Contents of a package suflicient to rid half a dozen large dogs of the vermin. _ NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT THE FLEA KILLER. Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, jyistt 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE, SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES. Twenty-one Gold, Silver end Bronze Medala awarded, including Medal of Euglish Kennel -Club, and of Westminster Kennel Club, New York, None ire genuine unless 20 stamped, F. 0. de LUZE, 18 South William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent, Fer sale in cases of 112 lbs. Special terms to ifealerg, : Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fieas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powderis guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or any other animals, or money returned. It is putu in patent hoxes with sliding pepper box top, whic greatly faciitlates its use, Simple and eflicacious, Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NU'T FOR WORMS IN DOGS, A CERTAIN REMEDY. _ Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with full directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by mall. Both the aboye are recommended by Rop AnD GuN ‘and FOREST AND STREAM. F W. HOLBERTON. 102 NASSAU STREET. ‘oct 12 MARSTERS’ IMPROVED { : 2 annot be Lost from the Goat. \LWAYS IN THE WANTED. p= AND 95 COURT STRELT, BROOKLYN. \LEY'S SHELLS, WADS aud CAPS at - , + ‘Horn Dog Whis : C- \A. G Jr., Kingston, Pa. SAME PLACE WHEN. Sumple by meil, 50 cents, Trade supplied.» _ F. MARSTERS, 125 Nassav Sr,, N. ¥., TERS, Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklya, = Ee Ar HALL, PHILADELPHIA, Grand National Dog Show, Given under the patronage of many prominent gentlemen of Philadelphia, This yrand exhibition commences on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1877, AND CONTINUES FIVE DAYS, OVER $1,300 IN SOLID SILVER WARE, of béautiful and appropriate designs. will be given 88 prizes to every known breed of dogs. In addition to the regular prizes a lapge number of VALUABLE SPECIAL PRIZES have already been offered by leading merchants of Philadelphia, For fuil particulars, address THATCHER GOD- DARD, Manuger, Horticultural Hall, Broad Ee ; S Novs it EBEBINA HEN NEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Prkoprivtor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and iniporter of Sporting Dogs Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle huunds, “Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, #35. See English K. C. S, B., No. 1,005, Heis a grandson of the “celebrated “Hamilet,” No. 836. This dog “Sancho” has won seven prizes—tour in Eugland first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three lere. OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies ont of my bine be:ton setter Mell, by Bub Boy. They are black and white. Two«ft them are black. white and tan, and are almoat perfect images of thelir sire. For particilars, address L. F. WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich, je23 ti DOG Ss. DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, No. 146° West Thi tieth street, New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission. ‘Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases, Ag 2tf OR SALE—FULL-BLOODED IRISH SETTER pups, over three months old; sire Don, irnport- ed from Ireland, December, 1873, by C. H, Turner, Sec. National Kennel; dam, Countess, by Rodman’s Dash. Two Gordon seiter bitches, four months o)d. out of the best dog and bitch in this couutry in the field. One Gordon bitch, 18 months old; price $35. Full pedigree given with dogs. H. B. YONDER- SMITH, Lancasier, Pa. Oci25 tf XTRA fine red Irish setter pups for sale—four dogs and two bit: hes, out of my bitch Flirt, by Wadsworth’s Scout, he by imported Plonket, out of Dr. Goldsmith’s Carrie. Flirt is dark red and a superior field performer. Fur full particulars and price, address C, L. PALMER, Port Henry, a be st ov OR SALE—Irish setter dog, three years old. Color, orange and white; perfectly broken. For further particulars address GUNNER, P. O, Box 9, Brockton, Mass. oa = + OR SALE—One pair valuable setters for sale. For_part.cu'ars, address, R. L, GRAVES, sun- derland, Yt. Novys 3t OR SALE.—An Ir:sh sett+r pup, fifteen months old, retrieves aud hunts good, six inch flag on his tail. Price$25 Alsoa tame ferret, a good rat- ter. Price $6. THEO. MEYER, 318 8th st., Jersey City, N. J Novis ir, OR SALE—Two Gordon setter pups, out of Chloe, by Tom (winner of iirst at Boston in September), brother and s‘ster to Luke (winner of pup prize at Syracuse, ’77,) and Dash (winner of pup prize at Boston), Address P, U, Box 365, New Bed- ford, Mass. . Nov15 1t Rox’ SINGLE-BARREL SHOT-GUNS, $2.50 at MASTERS, 125 Naseau street, New York, and 65 Court street, Brooklyn, AVanted. ANT#D.—Everybody to subscribe to the Southern Poultry Journal, a handsomely _il- lustrated monthly mayazine, devoted to Pouliry, Pet Stock and general spo ting maiters. Only $2 per year, post-paid. Sample copies 20 cents. Corres- ‘pondence solicited for the various departments of the Journal, on ali subjects of interest relating thereto, Secretaries of gun and sportiyg clubs are requested to favor us with notes of their movements, ete. Addre-s BE. B. HARTWELL, Publisher, P. 0, Box 69, Louisville, Ky. WY Anno cocker, or other spaniel sthat will bark freely on striking trail of bird, follow up andremain by the bird, barking all the time. ee Novi 3t ANTED-—Live moose and deer to stock a park. é “Addess, stating terns and fall particulars Nov 4f 8, Box 77, Station D, New York. 0 EXCHANGR-W. W, Greener breechi-loader ; ' Gost $151); 12-gauge—with case and implemen's ¢ HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. Attanticville, L. L., Oct, 20, 1877. Oct25 Wild Fowl Shooting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSE OR SPORTSMEN’S RE- TREAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, L. L, By a practisal gunner and an old bayman. Has always on haud the lest of boats, batteries, etc., with the largest rig of tiained wild-geese decoys on the coast. Speciai attention given by himself to his guests, and satisfaction guarautecd, Address WM. N. LANE, Good Ground, L. I. Novs tf CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. Take yi ssels from ( edur Keys that make several trips Weekly. Very fine game country; splendid fishing. HE, R. KING has accommodations for sportsmen, and has dogsfor hunting, Refers to A. B. Dodgé, i651 Broadway, N. Y. Novis UOT-GUNS AND WIELES LOANED at MARSTER’S, . 125 Nassau street, New York, and 55 Court street, Brooklyn. Sportsmen's Gaods, - THIS I5 A Level, Square, Plumb Inclinometer. It may be used for leveling stauds for rest shooting, and gives at uce the degree of elevation and piich Foot Rule, and to the foot. As a specimen of workmanship, it is fauitiess, and is strong and durable. ‘So greal is our confidence in its merits that we hereby agree to retund its cost In every case where perlect satisfuc- tion is not piven. Sen! by mail ou receipt of $2.50 STEPHENS & CO., Riverton, Conn. Woy 1 ly REECH-LOADING IMPLEMENTS, at MARSTERS, 125 Nassau street. New York, gud 65 Court street ‘Brooklyn, GUNS! SPECIAL?! BAREER & GQ,, 47 & 49 LIBERTY STREET. Our next, and probably the last important, Auction Sale of Guns this season will take place on Monday and ues November 19th and 2th, commencing at a welonk. each day. They will comprise a NEW IMPORTATION of Breech and Muzzle-loading shot gung a rarely , if ever. laid beford the SPORTS AN ot ene country to select from. ‘There are many in fine cases for traveling, with all necessary appurtenanee; trom the celebrated Kuropean makers, Chas, Dauy, W. & C. Svott & Son, Schilling, Manton, Moor Richards, Clavrough, Allen, Webley and others. The above how on exhibition at our Store, 47 and 49 Lib. erly ead catalozues, € will ulso sell on Friday and Saturda and 24th, at 12 o’clock each day, a ehotee: Hach miscellaneous, rare and standard books of over 2,000 volumes by favorite authors; they will be on view the 21st and 2'd of November. ECOND-HAND.—A very fine Tolle loader, with tw seta of barrels fitted oe stock; one pair 10 bore Damascus and very close shooting, other pair laminated steel and cylinder bore; weight, 9 lbs. and 924 lbs. This gun was mae to order for the owner, and is very sUperior in every respect, Can be examined at gun store of ae C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt atreet, N, Y. Brook Trout Eggs For Sale, The Proprietors of Trontwrove Fish taking great care to breed’ frog: their ee ee best two and three year oid truut, Every package of eggs gnaramieed perfect. Fry yearlings and older trout in theirseason. Send for Price list to J. B. EDDY, Randolph, Catt. Co., N. ¥ - Octii ARTRIDGE BaGs, $125; GAME ' 5c. {ARS ‘ B “| rk, and’55 Court street, Brook'yn,. Se SESS REE LUOMING-GROVE PARK ASBOOL One share in above association for aaa eae eae ANG Went Game Preserves in rout, Black Bass and : ing Address SPORT, this office, Game erg ITY AND COUNT). Y PROPERTY bought, sold and exchanged. (©. 8. Pk Eiiont fifth s'teet, New York. oye Wee raat WE SALHA~One pair Envlish Fallow k months old, Address H, P INGALLS, Supe? lutendent Zoological Garden, Cincinnati, 0. , Noys4t OR SALE -A Genwewan'’s Shootin plete (ocate! within 185 miles of New Kon comprising 42 acres of Jand, anew house fully fur: ulshed, harn, wagon house, fai mer’s-house ludg- house, dog kennels, henuery, ete, Situated on the shore Of a beautiful lake, ubounding in biack bass, perch, etc, Ruff-d yur use, woodcock and deer im_ inediat ly around the grounds, Horse, cow, hunt- ing wagon, backboard, fine harness (louble and single), farm tools, boats, ete. Also two fine setter Wogs aud two tir-t-class cocker Spaniels ; thoroughly broken, All for sale for $5,000 Cush, a8 the owner {a xoing West pérmanentiy, Address COLONEL, FOREST AND STREAM «office, New York. Nov1 at *) — Fashionable Cards, no 2 alike, with. n 25 post paid. Guo. [. Reap & Co,, Nass, Nev Octdly a nearer Wee ETS FOR SALE—87 perpair: wire muzzles 75 cents 2 plete, By C. VAN VE i tor, Ontario County, N. ¥, pNP nea Vie Novl6 16; ee OR SALE—A fine lot of guns, targets, e i have been sl ght Yused at Watering TeReones ing the past season, will be so'd cheap for cash. J, 8, CONLIN, 1, 2:2 Broadway, N. Y, 15 2 OR SALE AT $115,—A yery tine field gun, Eng- F lish make, 12 bove,8 lbs., laminated steel Dae rels, pistol grip, patent fore-end and top sight, and g vary hard close shooting gun. ‘rial given. Ads dress TOP SNAP, this office, Novl6 2t, Se , OR SALE, CHEAP.—One No, 9 Sharpa? Creed. Ne Rifle, a8 good as new, ‘Address Box 120 Taunton, Mass, Novis 46 300 FOREST AND STREAM. Gunpowder. { Sportsmen's Goods. * ee ee Mubligations. FRANK SGHLEY’S AMERICAN Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Huating and Shooting the American Partridge--Quail; Ruffed Grouse—Pheasants, with directions for hand- ling the gun, hunting the dog, and shooting on ‘the witg. Price, $2. Liberal discount to the trade. To be had at book stores generaliy. Address, Frank Schiey, Octi1 Frederick City, Md. Anew Medical treatise, ‘“‘The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- vation, a book for everybody. Price $1, sent by mail. Fiity KNOW THYSEL 4 original prescriptions, either one of whichis worth ten times the price of the book. Gold medal awarded the author. The Boston Herald says: ‘The Science of Life is, beyond all comparison, the most extraordinary work On Physiology ever pub- lished.” An Tllustrated Pam- HE AL hlet sentFREE. Address DR. V. H. PARKER, No, 4 Bul- T finch Street, Boston, Mass, THY SELF Oct4 3m TAKE A LOOK AT THE ‘ ; Le Sportsman’s Gazetteer AND CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES HALLOCK, Haijtor “* Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun,” : _ 896 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, $4; half-bound mo., #5. A complete Dictionary for Sportsmen. Tvery- body wauts it that has a dog, gun or fishing rod. Acompleté description of all kinds of Game, Fish. €tc. Field Sports, Woodcrait, Angling, Fly Tying Dogs, Dog Breeding, Diseases and Treatment, Boat- ing and Boat-bnilding.“ : Several thousand localities where game and fish are to be found. Nothing of the kind ever before ten times the price. PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 111 Fulton street, New York. SHONINGER ORGANS. published worth LAT =m t ral unm I OTN PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the Judges in their Report, from which the following jig an extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO.’S exhibit as the best Instruments at a price rendering them Possible fo a large class of purciasers, having acom bination of Reeds and Bells, producing novel and pleasing effects, containing many desirable improve- ments, wul stand longer in dry or damp climate, ‘és liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them to either shrink, swell or split.” THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. This Medal and Award was granted after the most severe competition of the best makers, before one ci the mast competent juries ever assembled. New styles and prices just issued, which are in ac- eordance with our rule, the BEST ORGANS for the least money. We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents, Illustrated Catalogues mailed, postpaid, upon ap- plication to F B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO., “OY to 123 Chestnut Street, es NEW HAVEN, CONN. ' HELLS LOADED FOR PARTRIDGE, QUAIL WOODCOCK und SNIPE, $4 per hundred, at MARSTERS, 125 Nassan street, New York, and 55 Court etrevt, Brooklyn, Warren Powder Mills, | MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. SPORTING BRANDS—Eureka, Continental, *‘ Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S. Standard, ‘The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- in, ton, Cornhill and Brattle street, Boston, Mags. Y THE HAZARD POWDER Co. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hazards ** Electric Powder.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 {coaree). Unsurpassed in pvint of strength and cleanliness, Packed in square canis- ters of 1 1b. only. : Mazard’s “American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 8 (coarse), In i Ib. canisters and 6% lb. kegs. fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting, Well adapted to shot~ guns. - Hazard’s ** Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse), Ini and5 Jb. canisters and 63¢ and 123% lb. kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great . penetration, For field, forest or water echooting, it ranks any other brand, and it is equally serviceable for muzzle orbreech-loaders. HMiazard’s ** Kentucky Rifie.”? PEFG, FFG, and ‘*Sea Shooting” PG, in kegs of 25, 123g and 6% lbs, and cans of 51bs. FFG is also packed in 1 ana 34 Ib. canisters. Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the ‘Sea Shooting” FG 18 the standard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR #XPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR BROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER, The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prominent ey, or ee tail ra yy: STREET, NEWeTORK. THE New Dittmar Powder. THE CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD ! For all off-hand shooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on account of little recoil and report. Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke. Un- equalled for rapid firing, as it does not foul and heat Great accuracy, Safer than black up the barrel as black powder. penetration and good pattern. powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Nuponset, Mass. Offce—13 BROAD STREET,: BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, } WESTERN SPORTING. (Oriental Rifle.) ~ The “‘ Oriental” powder is equal to any made; no €xpense is spared to make the best. A BRANCH OFFICES. J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. ¥ Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, $ State St., Chicago, Ill. C.J.Chapin, Agent, 915 wocnst St., St. Louis, Mo. Agencies in the pringipal cities insthe United States. GUNPOWDER DEAD SHOT, NE PLUS ULTRA, TELEGRAPH, DUCK SHOOTING. The above celebrated Brands are manufactured by. the : AMERICAN POWDER CO., 233 State Street, Boston, GENERAL WESTERN AGENTS: E, B, Rampo, Chicago, Tl, ¥F. G. GODDARD, St. Louis, Mo. M. BARE & Co,, Cincinnati, O. Oct4 tt N .Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency ‘With the latest improved, Newspaper Folaing and Mailing Machines, No. 13 Spruce street. « JAMES BRADY, Manager and Proprieter, THE “Boston Shooting Suit” Is ‘manufactured only by G. W. SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON, Flexible, Waterproof, Tan-Color, Duck: Fach article—coat, trousers, vest and hat-—haye the name and manufacturer’s address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this im- print, The suit can be’sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on re- ceipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We make no discount except to the trade. We make but one quality, and that isthe VERY BEST. The price of the suit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, yest and choice of either cap with havelock, or hat. The material is of the best quality of duck, water- proofed by a-patent process. The color is that known as “dead grass shade.” The Seams and pocket comers aré Copper riveted: and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit complete in every way. j This is what one of our best sportsmen says of it, writing from camp: “Miserable, drenching rain, pouring down in a perfect deluge, as if a second flood had come upon the earth, two portages to cross, aud a@ Swamp between them; that was the prospect before we reached our camping ground. Such aswamp, too; almost impassable, for where the ground was firm was an almost impenetrable thicket of thorns and what not, that looked as if it would tear you to pieces. Well, we got to our camp, and I must confess I was agreeably surprised on my arrival. Although I had been nearly eight hours under incessant rain, laboring and striving along under the adverse cirvumstances above mentioned, yet I found myself comparatively dry, and my clothes without a tear. For the benefit of our brother sportsmen, let me advise one of Messrs. Simmons’ (of Boston, Mass..) Waterproof Suits. Oh! what a relief it was to find one’s tobacco was dry, and that one could light a pipe; that you could Jaugh at your miserable friend, who stood shivering and shaking as if he had the palsy; and then, next morning, oli! what fun it wasto see him meuding his clothes, while I hai not a tear to complain of, Ventilation, also, that great bugbear of waterproof suits, is legislated for in the most ingenious manner, No sportsman should fail to supply himsclf with a suit which is at once cheap, practical, and will last an almost indefinite time.” Our New Overcoat—The “ Plevna,” Water-proof, Mildew-;roof and Moth-proof, is at- tracting great attentun, It is made and sold cnly at Oakhall, Boston, Tue price is $13. It is a long overcoat made to wear to cover, or when driving or walking in stormy weather. It is perfectly waterproof, thoroughly yentilated, and just the garment that eyery sporting man should have. OCGurLeatherJackets and Vests: are the great wind protectors. They are made from soft, pliable black leather, flannel lined, and Sell at $9 and $7. Our Fiexible Tan- Colored Waterproof Leather Coats and Breeches are considered the finest things eyer made. They fell at $22 and $15, An illtstrated cireular, containing full description of each garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application. Address G. W. SIMMONS & SON, OAK HALL, BOSTON, MASS. Sportsmen's Goods, Attention,,. Sportsmen ! Each Loader adapted to 10 and 12-gauge metal or paper shells of any length, each shell being accu- Tately charged and wadded complete in one opera- tion, Amount of charge readily adjusted. Highly indorsed by sportsmen and the press. Having per- fected arrangements for manufacturing in large lots, we have reduced the price to &G, Manufactured only by CAMP & WISE, Stoughton, Dane County, Wis. All orders for sample loaders must contain re- mittance. ' STONE’S Sporting. Emporium, No. 213 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO LOADING SHELLS. Taxidermy in all its branches. Repairing of Guns, Rifle, Pistols and Fishing ‘Tackle a specialty. 4, —piisuaD > Op ee JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, etc, IMPORTERS OF Frenen, Gaeuan, AND Ewonise Fanor Goons, SPECIAL ATTENTION Se “Spraocware Desioxs For Shooting, Boating, Racingy and other Prizes. oOo U = [ ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, CONTAINING Three Dozen Wood Cuts of the above and other articles In our line, and including the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTIOCUT, Mailed to any Address, on receipt of 50 GENTS, RUSHTON’S HUNTING & PLEASURE BOATS AND CANOES, — The LIGHTEST sporting boat in the world. Weight, 25 pounds and upward. The smallest size will carry two persons, Cedar siding, oak keel, etc., (do not fold up). CANOES, open or decked, weight 35 pounds to 60 lbs. Send stamp for new Illustrated Circular. J. H. RUSHTON, Manufac- turer, Canton, St. Lawrence County, N. Y. ‘Gale’s Patent Tents, Adapfed to all ose8 where Lawn, ra Hunters’ and Camp Tenta are used 5 are eight feet high, seyen feet square at bottom, will lodge four persons ; Cam be set up or taken down and packed in five minutes, making bundle four feet long, of twenty-five ponnds = ee weight, The pole in two Parts, 1s joined together by & brass tube, The are wonderfully light, and yet very strong, an are the handiest and cheapest tents extant. Samplea of goods and pace list sent free, and the tent sent gh ReseEst of pie, or C.0.D. Prices from $10 to GALE & €0., Boston, Mass. gz it Cc. 0. & B. ZETTLER, GUNSMITHS AND RIFLE GALLERY, 207 Bowery, New York, Publications, i LONC=RANCE RIFLE SHOOTINC. A Complete History of the International Long-Range Matches, |873-1877—Com= plete Elcho Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N, R. A. Ete., Ete. FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE EirLeh EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STRHAM AND ROD AND GUN.” Price 25 cents. WeEw Yore. Published by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 1877. Bound Volumes OF Forest and Stream. HIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50. Acomplete sect of the FOREST AND ST'RHAM- seven Raines buund Handsomely in cloth—a yalu, able library for the sportsman—-can pow be obtained On apnlication to (his onice. ~* BINDERS. fine books bound. Art Journal bound Fa te Bignclond publishers’ style, Picturesque America, Ari Treasury of Germany and sata Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, a illustrated works, music and magazines in the best siyles and lowest prices ; done intwo or three days Wrequired. 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JAMES CHARLTON, General Passenger Agent, icago, Tig TROUT FISHING! The Wisconsin Central Railroad THROUGH TO LAKE SUPERIOR. EXCURSION TICKETS from Chicago to Ashland and return for $20 are sold at 63 Clark street, or the C. M. and St. Paul, Madison Street Depot, Chicago ; also at low rates from Milwaukee. Dogs, guns and camp equipage taken free, The points of attractign to sportsmen on this *Forest aud Stream ” route are Menasha (Doty Island) for bass fishing; Butternut Creek and Lake for muscalonge; the inany branehes and lakd spring after birth. Bears are fat when they leave their densin spring, but soon get poor, finding but little food at that time of year. It is at.this time that they are apt to commit forages upon the flocks of the hack settlers. - The animals are known to sit and watch st the falls of streams for fish passing up in the spring. Their principal food, however, consists of the wild fruiis of the forest and ants, hornets, wasps and bees, whose nests they in- yade for the purpose of securing the larve, wax or honey within. They care nothing for the stings of the infuriated homets and wasps, but the cubs cry out when stung, but nevertheless keep fast hold of the comb. Cubs will not fight with the mother when she attacks any one, but run up trees. Rutting time is in June, when the he bears are very savage, sometimes going in gangs of twenty or more, and when they come near a she bear they commence fighting among them- selyes furiously, making the most hideous roarings all the time, and if one gets killed in the fray the rest fall upon and eat him. They-fight by first rising on their hind legs, and, rushing at each other, hugging, biting and scratching, en- deavoring to rip their antagonists’ stomachs open with their hind claws. Bears shed their coats about July. They stalk “young moose by creeping upon them, and when close to make - small pieces and fry it. at spring. Having killed the moose, they skin him just seeonn = aren out and begin to cut the chest first, tear- jng out the paunch, which they throw away. They dislike wet weather, and take shelter where they can keep dry under rocks, etc., and other places. When the old bears go into dens in the fal] they take plenty of dead leaves and ferns and make a good bed of them, and the she bear makes no further pro- yision at cubbing time. ‘hey always return, ifalive, to the same den each fall, but if a porcupine takes possession while they are away in summer, and leaves droppings about, the bear wil! not retura to that den again. A large sized bear will Weigh over six hundred pounds, and give one hundred pounds of grease, for which one shilling sterling per pound is given at Shelburne, while at Halifax a wine bottleful sells for four shillings. The most of the bear is ¢xcellent eating, tasting something like mutton, It is best boiled to render it tender, and then fried with pieces of fat. ‘The tongue is very similar to a calf's tongue when boiled. The Indians cure bear meat by cutting it up into long strips and placing it on a framework of poles, lighting a fire underneath so as to dry it in the smoke, which process takes about two days, and if kept dry after- wards in a proper place will ‘keep for a year or more. They meyer make use of the inside portions of the animal—viz : hheart, liver, etc. When they cook fresh meat they cut it into The meat when partially smoked we found much better boiled than fried—frying making it too hard. The boues of the bear are salted down and used to put into soup. The gallof the bear the Indians use for sprains and wounds. #. { The Indians appear to bea very superstitious race of beings, and the most trivial events cause anxiety. For instance, one night the light of our fire attracted a little Acadian owl (Striz acadia), which perched on a branch close by, making a curious noise. One of the Indians at once predicted that bad luck would attend our exp:dition, and~begged us to level a gun at the unfortunate bird, whose death alone, he believed, eould cast away the spell that rested upon us. One day we started with Peter Paulin a westerly direction from the camp, and after travelling about tvo miles through thick forests and swamps, we arrived on the borders of a good sized lake, with an outlet at its western end. On walking round we came upon a large beaver house, situated on the lake edge, where the water wasdeep. ‘The house appeared as jf twn cart-loads of faggots had been thrown down in a heap and flattened above. Huving no implements to enable us to take it asunder, we were obligedto leave it as it was. Going still further down the lake side we arrivedat the outlst, which we found dammed across by the beavers. It was constructed of sticks and mud, overgrown with grass and weeds, the sticks laid over each other ina line of lace-work, almost entirely stopping the escape of the lake water down the brook. There was an older dam below this one, about fifteen yards lower down the brook. The smaller aiders, poplars, and other trees pear the dam were cut short off near the ground. This lake on its west side ig muddy, with a vigorous growth of rushes, sedges, etc. An island of about haif an acre, covered with spruce and pine, divided from the south shore by a narrow passage, has upon its eastern side a very Jarge beaver house upon theshore, extending imtothe water. The house, or rather stack of sticks, is very large, built of larger sticks than usual. Tn this large pile there must be several cart-loads of sticks and small logs, from the small twig up to pieces four inches in diameter. Some pieces are several feet in length, while others are only three or four inches long. The beaver pups early in spring, having two cubs, but they are sometimes Known to have young in August. When the cubsare two years old they pair and go off fo another place. Beaver skins sell about Shelburne now for from four shillings sterlings per pound, while some years ago they sold for eighteen shillings per ound. A good skin will weigh four pounds. be About Whetstone Lake the robin (Turdus migratorius) was yery common, flocking together in large numbers at sundown on the shore, picking up insect food. The-hermit thrush ( 7” palazi), well named so from its retired habits, occ.rr d there also, treating us, as the shades of evening drew around, to its laintive notes; and"the spotted snake (Ooluber sirtalis) was fond of sunning itself on the granite boulders by the Jake side, about mid-day. These boulders had been carried up from the i Jake to their present position by the action of the ice, for the course they bad traveled was clearly perceptible in the deep channel which led from each of them to the bed of the ke. a After three days spent in this locality, we made a move to the northwest, but had not proceeded far before some of our party shot another bear, and we had to call a halt in order to skin him. We had now arrived on the upper 1idge of the gran- ite plateau, from which we had a magnificent view of the country around for many miles on every side, and a wild and prions scene it was. Ail around us lay a perfect wilderness f grani!e boulders, among which rose a dense growth of the glueberry and huckleberry, and interspersed with thickets of ’ ies of dwarf spruce, birch and alder, The Labrador ea sala satifoliumn) and a species of Myrica were also abundant. Small lakes were seen in every direction, and the phrill cry of thedoon marked the breeding place of that shy FOREST AND STREAM, and solitary birl. Our camp here was an exceedingly primi- tive one—a few small poles stuck against the side of an over- hanging boulder, and covered with brushwood, was all that gave us shelter; but the day’s toil sufficed to send us into a sound sleep, which was only broken by the sharp frost of the carly morning. On awaking early, L went out to survey the scene, which was indeed lovely in the extreme. The sun was just rising, illuminating the eastern sky with glowing colors; a flock of wax wings (Ampelis ced‘orwm) sat preening their fcathers on the bleached branches of a blasted pine hard by, in company with a few migratory thrushes, while a keen northwest wind was blowing, bracing up the nerves, and the whole country round became gradually lit up to the life of an- nher day. d We now traveled sti upon the elevated table land, pass- ing here and there through rome terribly swampy ground cov- ered with moss, which sank rt every step, letting us up to the kness. We were freighted with our heavy packs, and above all the heavy green bear skins, and the work told upon all. Sometimes our route lay oyer spots where, in addition to the mossy swamps, fallen spruce and pine lay beneath, with their sharp-pointed spikes of branches sticking up, on which we oc- casionally got a painful reminder; but after all our trouble, about noon we gained the summit of a high point of upland, on which rested a huge granite boulder split into two pieces, under which was a large rill of delicious water. We gave this the name of “‘Split-Rock Well.” Leaving this place, we arrived a little before sundown near a stream which joined two large lakes. The stream was deep and about twenty feet wide, and presenting a good site, we camped here. At dusk, three of us started for the upper lake to see the beavers which Peter Paul told us he had seen some time back when in com- pany with an old Indian he had visited it. We came cautious- ly upon its banks, and lay down looking and listening for the animals, Ina short time, at some di-tance, we could see in the twilight ripple marks on the surface, and presently a head or two moving about swimming in the direction of the oppo- site shore. We watched them carefully antl observed that the beaver coasted along shore, engaged now and then in look- ing for food, just as we have often seen the muskrat do in a pond. After watching them for some time, we heard on our right, where Peter Paul had gone, a loud flap on the water, just as if a paddle had been struck on the lake, and all signs of beaver vanished at once. This, we considered, came from a sentinel beaver, who, having heard Paul coming in the di-’ rection of their headquarters, had sounded this tucsin of alarm. Although we waited for some time after this, not a beaver could be seen. The next day we traveled also along the tabletand in a northwesterly direction, passing over much the same kind of land, the spruce woods getting larger. I chased a porcuping for about a hundred yards, when he took to a spruce free some twenty feet high and was killed I noticed that the Indians shaved the porcupine of his quills before carryine .him. The process is as follows: Taking a sharp knife they shave from the tip of tail to head, and are extremely careful not to get any of the small quills in their hands, as the punc- ture is very painful. The old woman's tale of a poreupine throwing its quill at a person chasing it is untrue ; the truth of the matter being that if a stick be presented to it, or any one attempts to handle it, it immediately strikes the offender with its tail, driving the smaller quills with such force ss even to stick them firmly into™ piece of wood. The flesh of the poreupine is delicious, tender and sweet, the tail when fried nicely being the choicest morsel. We camped ths night in dense woods by the side of a stream, and having exhausted all our provisions, beran to feel somewhat alarmed that if we did not reach the settlement on the west or Weymouth Coast before long we should fave badly. I may say that we fully expected to have struck some marks of civilization at noon of the first day, according to our reckoning, but on sending an Indian up the highest trees during the afternaon, he only gaye us the unwelcome intelligenee—‘‘ No sign clearing ; big woods all along.” The next morning early we were determined to try our best to get out of our dilemma, and so it was decided that we should stow away all our goods and chattels, and leave th m covered up with branches, so that if we got out all safe we might send in for them afterward, there being but little fear of robbery in such a situaticn. We therefore took with us only a blanket and our guns, and being thus lightly burdened we made good way. But after a long and tedious march until mid-dav, we could strike no blaze @. e, the marks placed upon trees by surveyors in the back settlements), and we sat down to rest #nd devour our last scrap of biscuit and a small tin of chocolate among six, with anxious thoughts as to what would constitute the next meal. Off again, we iraversed thick woods, descending all the time, and in a yal- 'ey first discovered an old blaze, which gave us fresh courage, and we contrived to follow it for some distance, until, to’ our chagrin, we found ourselyes on the shore of a large lake, about midway from its extremities, so there was nothing for it but to trudge, wearicd as we were, all round its lower end, which, haying been accomplished, we struck out through the forest again by compass, no blaze being seen. It was getting dark, and we had given up all hope of getting out that night, when Peter Paul, who was some distance ahead, called out, **Road! road !” and, on arriving at the spot, sure enough there lay an old track, which, following to the southward till dark, we came to an open spot surrounded by wco's, in which was a field of potatoes and turnips. I may be excused when I say that we dispensed at such a time with the ordinary courtesies of society, and every one was allowed to help him- himself; and a ludicrous sight it was indeed to see through the gloomy darkness the forms of six hungry individuals sitting in the midst of a turnip patch refreshing themselves with the vegetable esculents. An old shed, with large holes in the roof, stood in one corner of the clearing, and to this we adjourned, and, making a fire outside, roasted potatoes and made ourselves as comforlable as we could; but the rain be- gan to pour down in torrents, and, drenched and weary, we passed an almost sleepless night, The morning, however, uo >ooner dawned than we trudged down the road, and hearing the sound of an ax, direciled our course that way, and secon found ourselves in the presence of a worthy settler, who snug farmhouse lay close by on the banks of the Siniboo Biyer, in Digby County. A forlorn-looking group, indeed, we must have appeared, all tattered and torn as we were after our hard travel over mountain and swampy barren, but the heart of the worthy man warmed toward us as he hurried us along to his dwelling; and scon with his table groaning under the weight of good fare, he bade us welcome to civilized life once more ; and it is almost needicss to add that, while enjoy- ing such welcome hospitality, we soon forgot the weary tramp we had made through the trackless depths of the Noya Scotian backwoods, J, Marrazw Joxzs. Halifax, N.S. + perhaps, by going up to the hotel. ; they appear nothing mora than a rocky bluff, and those who: For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, ~ A RAMBLE ON THE PALISADES. oo . © all the places in the vicinity of New York City, noted for their. beautiful scenery, the Palisades are the most celebrated—for their proximity to the city as well as for | the grandeur of their scenery. There, within twenty miles of the City Hall, one msy wander for miles through an uninter- rupted forest continually encountering new and yaried objects of interest. 2 Yet how few have ever explored them ; nearly all think they have ‘‘done” the Palisades by sailing up the Hudson, or, Viewed from the river have seen them at the Palisade House haye seen bnt a small portion of the less interesting scenery. The summit was once surveyed fora railroad, buthappily that wasall, At the thought of a railroad through this romantic re- gion one feels something of the indignation of Ruskin when all he poetical associations of certain Epglish gleus were driven off by the whistle of the locomotive. The origin of the Palisades is too well known to be men- tioned. ‘The cliffs, with but few exceptions, are divided by a wide, imperfect crystallization into cubical masses, by the ac- tion of frost and water aided by the prying power of roots growing in the crevices. Whole columns of these are fre- quently precipitated to the increasing debris below. All along the verge, rocks weighing many tons may be thrown down by prying, so exactly are they poised. Several miles above the hotel an irregular fissure, nearly a hundred yards from the edge, has recently appeared. It is abcut a yard in width, and accessible to a depth of twenty or thirty feet, and’ extends, though interrupted in places, for upward of a mile, From these facts we must infer that the time is not so far in the future when the Palisades, as such, will no longer exist. Already the debris in many places extends upward over three hundred feet, and greatly detracts from the grandeur, Many of the rarer birds of prey make their eyries in some niche jn the overhanging wall, baffling the most enthusiastic oologist ; the rocky fissures afford a congenial retreat for many of the smaller mammals, and, upon rare occasions, the den of a wild cat has been discovered im the more inaccegsi- ble fastnesses. In some of the brooks west of the Palisades trout abound. I caught sixty-eight last season, many of them weigl.ing over half a pound, from one small stream in which one would not have believed it possible for them to exist, Many rare mountain plants. flourish upon the scanty soil to re- ward the botanist. In fact, every one will find something of interest, while he will meet with but one obstucle, the copper- head. Even this is more imaginary than real, for though I bave traveled the entire extent of the Palisades, I only once encountered this venomous snake. While swinging down a precipitous place by means of trees, some large rocks were overthrown, anl a nest of copperheads disturbed, four of which were duly killed and preserved. But perhaps the Palisades are most interesting to the stu- dent of nature in her more poetical forms. The upper portion of the Palisades is by far the most interesting—the cliffs are said to be one hundred feet higher. Rocky pinnacles, far ex- ceeding in height the Egyptian obelisks, which look as though the gentlest breeze might overturn them, point to the sky; rugged caves and deep lissures, partly conceated by the dense foliage of evergreens-—all tend to render the scenery wild and fascinating. In winter the Palisadesand their surroundings present a mag- nificent spectacle. During the spriog, when all nature seems to have been born again, they are exceedingly beautiful ; but there is a certain portion of October when they are surpassing. ly lovely. ‘ Durmg one of these fall days, the lover of nature in her wildest forms should seek some one of the grotesque, moss- coyered rocks overhanging the precipice. Here, with some pine's gnarled branches swaying oyer one, gazing down the perpendicular mass of rock the view is unobstructed, save by perhaps a struggling wedar that forcibly reminds one of Shelley’s “Prometheus.” Below the Hudson is seen stretch- ing away in either direction from the Highlands to the Nar- rows. ‘To the east, the glimmering Sound and Connecticut shore are seen beyond miles of intervening country. West- ward the eye wanders over miles upon miles of varied land- scape bounded by the distant Ramapos, ABLIANTS, SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To our customers and the public ;—In reply to the damag- ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘*dealers” who are unable to com- pete with us at our reduced prices, we haye issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions, Coysroy, Bisserr & Matteson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y, —The Chasse Illustree tells of how a groom overcame the obstinacy of a pair of ponies, He was leading the little fel- lows by a halter, when both of them became obstinate and refused to pass through a certain gate. The animals were such pets that he did not like to whip them, So, considering for a moment, and being a powerful man, he just lifted up in his arms one of {he miniature horses and carried him inside when his companion quietly followed. — —Itis understood that His Majesty the King of Sweden, has instituted a new order of knighthood, and that honors are to be given to leading farmers and agriculturists in the king- dom. We may shortly look for Baron Beans, Prince of Par- snips, Count of Carrots, Marquis of Mushrooms and the Duke of the Dunghill, SaLMon IN PENNsYLyAnra—A Fam Fise Cauenr mm tun BusukizLt.—We have to congratulate Mr. H. J. Reeder in the positive appearance of salmon in the State of Pennyslvania, ‘ot which he is the Fish Commissioner. In view of the con- troversy whether sulmon can be successfully bred in the streams where they once existed, or where they neyer were found before, the question seems now to be positively settled in the affirmative. Such evidences as we see every day should make Legislatures in other States direct their attention to stocking the rivers with useful fish. To give bricily the his- tory of salmon culture in Pennsylvania, we may state that in 1872 Mr. Stout, Mr. T. Norris and Mr. H. J. Reeder ‘placed salmon eggs in hatching boxes in a spring near Easton, The fish from these exgs throve, and were further matured in va large spring by the Bushkill, near Yohl’s upper dam. Later, some 40,000 eggs were hatched out coming from Bucksport, ‘Maine. Now, there cannot be any doubt but that the salmon ‘captured in the Bushkill on the 14th owes its origin tothe small fish placed somewhere in the Delaware or its tributaries. We ‘are indebted to the Easton 2vee Press of the 14th November for an excellent account of the salmon: : The fish was discovered in Groetzingar’s mill race, on the Bushkill, at the foot of Fourth street, and ils unusual size immediately attracted the attention of » number of people. After some diflivulty the fish was secured by Mr. James Young. Mr, Yeung presented his prize to his uncle, Mr. J. Hi. Stair, and a3 it was very generally believed to be a salmon, Mr. Stair, appreciating its important bearing on certain mooted points of the history and habits of this fish, and in the interest of fish culture, thoughtfully placed it at the disposal of Fish ‘Commissioner Howard J. Reeder. ‘The point at issue with scientific men, referring to salmon, is whether this fish placed in rivers as far South as the Delaware and Susquehanna will, with the iastinet of their class, retura to the grounds. where ithey were batched, and as nothing but experiment will prove this, the impor'ance of all evidence bearing upon the coutro- wersy will be realized. At different times duriny the past four years a sréat many thousand salmon eres and salmon fry haye ibeen deposited in the Bushkill and Delaware rivers under the supervision of Commissioner Reeder, and at various times re- ports have been circulated of salmon of considerabie size being caught at Bordentown, Trenton, Carpenter's Point and other points on the Delaware, ranging from five to eight pounds weight ; but unfortunately these have fallen inte hands that did not perceive anything in the fact beyond the table, and their evidence was lost to the scientific world. But this fish is a fact, and in official hands will be irrefutable evidence that the stocking of our rivers with the must valnable fish in the world is not visionary, but practicable. Its further significance will ba thai it will stimulate legislation to foster and advance our fish interests by more substantial aid and encouragement to our Kish Commission than has heretofore been given to it. ‘The fish in question is a fine specimen. It is female, and its dimensions and description are as follows: —Total length, 32 inches; length of head, 64 inches; girth at dorsal tin, 15 inches; candal, whea expanded, Y inches; form, an elongated ellipse, greatest breadth in front of dorsal; bronchial rays, 12. Fiu rays as follows: Pectoral, 13; ventzal, 9; anal, 9; dorsal, 12; caudal, 18. Color (after heing out @ihe water nine hours), back, greenish blue; sides, silver zray; belly, white marked by black irregular spots like an x or the club spot on cards, with smaller reddish spots shaped aloug the back and above the lateral line; teeth incurved, a line on each side of the upper jaw, and an inner lime on the palatine, two rows on the tongue and one row on the outer edze of lower jaw bone. It has, besides, the second dorsal adipose fin, the peculiar and exclusive characteristic of the salmon family. a+—-+—_—_——_—_ ; FISH CULTURE IN NORTH CAROLINA. - GREENSBORO, N. C., November 11, 1877, CHas, HALLocK, EsQ.: Dear Sir—When, in the fall of 1875, I had the pleasure of your com- jpany from Southwestern Virginia across the Unaka Mountains and Blue Ridge to Western North Carolina, there were two points to which ZT particularly desired to take you, they were Asheville andthe Black Mountain; but circumstances prevented, and you Jeff us one cold, snowy worning, for the nearest point on the railin East Tennesee. I have regretted ever since that you did not see Black Mountain at least, peing tlis highest east of the Mississipp!, and measuring almost a thous- and feet more than White Top, which you ascended with Col. Reed, and which attains 5,800 feet. From our camp on Neat Camp Creek, where you left us under tha escort of the faithful Kile, it was distant about two days’ ride. I hope, however, that au opportunity may soon again offer for completing your yisit to Western North Carolina, and would adyise that you select that section for your next Summer’s recreation. Phe hest route for reaching it is via Salisbury, and thence oyer the Western Railroad to Henry’s Station, where the rail ends, and a Con- ‘ord stage affords the transportation to Asheville, twenty-one miles, At this point all kinds of conveyances can be procured, and the best of fare and accommodations at the Mount:%s1 Sanitarium, which Dr. Wil- liam Gleitzman has there instituted for the treatment of persons sul- fering from pulmonary affections—the high altitude, pure and dry air, being especially beneficial for such cases. Allthe mountain streams of Western North Carolina ave good trout waters, and from them many can be selected which atford excellent sport; besides, in 2 few years, there will be plenty of salmon in the ‘rivers ond their tributaries, as the propagation of fish has been com— menced in this State, Having occasion to visit Asheville recently, 1 Btopped to visit the Hatchery established at Swananoa Gap, en route, and was greatly pleased with the progress made. I found the Superintendent, Mr. W. TY, Page, of Lynchburg, Va, in charge, assisted by Messrs. 8. G. Worth and W. W. Vandiver. The entire establishment is somewhat primis tive, and economically coustructed, but quite well adapted for the pur- pose, wo hundred and fifty thousand eggs of the California Salmon (Safno guénnat), shipped from the U. 8. Salmon Breeding Station on the MeC.oud River, on October 2,reached the Hatchery on the evening of (he 12th, and by 3 4. M. on the 4th were all deposited. The hatch- ings commenced almost immediately, and the last tray on which the eggs rested was removed on the 4th inst. The fish are now an inch and over inlength, and have the sacs about one-third absorbed. They arein good condition, the percentage of loss being low. The water supply comes from a small branch, entering the troughs first a half mile from the spring, and is consequently subject to considerable vari- tion of temperature, The Hatchery has.a capacity of nearly three | quarters of a million of salmon eggs; 25,000 front eggs are expected im afew days. Imet General Vance, the present Governor of this State‘ gi the hotelnear by. Hé had just visited the Hatchery, in which he takes a great interest, I gave him several copies of the Forest anD STREAM, with the information that he would find it a standard authority on all subjects relative to fish onlture, : Wren the fish are sofficiently grown, they are to be turned into the headwaters of the French Broad, Mowing northwest, and those of the Catawba, flowing south, from this divide. Thus you will see that should you conclude to come this way, you Will find something to interest yon. WAGNER, ———= ee a —Mr. B. B. Porter informs us that at his pond at Oak- land, Bergen Co., N. J., he has salmon from 15 to 18 inches long. These fish were hatched from eggs comine from Bucks- port, and were placed in his pond in the winters ot 1874 and 1875. The salmon have been fed upon chopped lishts, liver and thick milk. The fish are fairly tame, and will take food from the hand. By the way, Mr. Porter's fine place is for sale at auction. It ought to be purchased for the State for purposes of propagation. EDITOR FOREST AND &TREAM;: CULTURE OF WATER PLANTS IN FisH Ponps.—I ani glad you have called the attention of fish breeders to the importance of cultivating aquatic plants, éspecially in those water courses and lakes that are re— stocked with fish, for they are an absolute necessity. They form a nur- sery, siade and shelter and a hiding-place where the young will go for self-protection. are for birds. Water-cresses are excellent plants, and will thrive in water {wo feetor Jess In depth, on a mud bottom, They are easily grown from seed, which can be purchased of J. M. Thorburn & Co, No. 15 John st,, af $5 per pound, A small quantity will sow a large area if carefmly and economically distributed, Water-cresses are also desirable for the table during the winter and spring months, Wild rice grassis good, Will not some of the seedsmen obtain and advertise it? SUBSCRIBER, oe a oe _ —Dr. J. C. Colburn, of Kingson, N. Y., has been stock- ing his private pond on his farm with black bass and catfish having putabout £0,000 young fish into the pond. a CoLLEcTING SPAWN rN THE Grear LAxus.—The Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Herald says: Mr. Henry Porter, who has charge of the Michigan State Fish Hatcheries, at Niles, and his assistant Mr. A Briggs, have been here for the past week or so gathering trout spawn. The gentlemen go out with the fishing tugs every morning and carefully possess themselves of the eggs of live fish that are ready to spawn, and then pack them properly'and ship them to Niles. They have so far collected 1,500,000 eggs, and mean to swell the number to 8,000,000 before they leave. The work is proseeuted at the expense of the State of Michi- gan, Mr. Porter informs the Herald that the eggs were se- cured at Milwaukee last fall, but he finds this a much better point for collection and preservation of spawn, SSS ESS Grass Bass ror Pennsytyanra.—Fish Commissioner B. L. Hewit has brought from the Licking Reservoir, Ohio, 130 grass bass, part of which haye been placed in the Susque- hanna, at the water-house, Harrisburg. Other invoices are to follow. Black bass have been placed in the Little Shamokin at Sunbury. — ee ae : Tur Worst Sort or Poacuers.—In the subjoined letter Mr. Seth Greén shows up a class of poachers in a fashion that may not be flattering to their sense of self-appreciation : \ ROCHESTER, Noy. 14, 1877. dir, Editor—The worst poachers we have in the country are men owning small trout poods, who pretend to be fish propagators. They net the streams for miles around during all seasons of the year, and Keep them until the close seison is over, and then sellthem. Th _——_——_ HISTORY OF THE BUFFALO. S the early accounts of the buffalo are quaint and inter- esting, as well as worthy of preservation, I have collect- ed some of them as forming part of the history of the huge denizen of the plains, now so rapidly disappearing. The chroniclers of De Soto’s expedition say nothing of the buffalo. Guzman saw them in Cuialoa (Mexico) in 1532, In 1539 Father Marco De Nica, in exploring Northern New Spain, says that in the kingdom of Totonteac they showed him a hide ‘‘half as big again as the hide of an ox, which they said belonged to a beast with one horn, The color of the skin was like that of a goat, and the hair was 4 finger thick.” In 1540 Coronado, in his celebrated expedition, first heard of buffalo at Cibola (Zuni), and says the people “ travel eight days’ journey into certain plains, lying toward the North Sea. In this country are certain skins well dressed, and they dress them and paint them where they kill their oxen, for so they say themselves.” He also saw an Indian there from an- other province who had a buffalo painted on his breast, and his chronicler, Castaneda, speaking of the hides, says they are “covered with a frizzied hair which resembles wool.” After leaving Cicuie (Pecas) he says: *‘ All that way and the plains are as full of crooked-backed oxen as the mountain Serena in Spain is of sheep, but there is 10 people but such as ke 2p those cattle,” " I: In a work published at Amsterdam in 1637, called “‘ New English Cunaun,” by Thomas Morton, he says: “The In- dians have also madé description of great herds of well-srown beasts, that live about the parts of this lake (Kracoise), now Take Champlain, such as the Christian world (until this dis- covery) hath not bin made acquainted with. These beasts are of the bigness of a cowe, their flesh being very good foode, their hides good leather; their fleeces very useful, being a leind of woole, as fine almost 2s the woole of the beaver, and - the salvages do make garments thereof. It is tenne yeares sinee first the relation of these things came to the cares of the English.” . : d ’ In Sir Humphrey Gilbert’s voyages, which commenced in 1588 (Hakluyt), he says there are in Newfoundland ‘ but- tolfes, or a beast it seemeth by the tract and foot very large in maner of an oxe,”’ } ; Tn a description of New York, written about 1669, it siys: & —_— Sinaine Micg.— When you want a pure tenot, a soaring Soprano, or & liquid contralto, anything like a ‘‘snifiie” is destructive of these vocal qualities. Pauline Lucca witha cold, Miss Kellogg with laryngitis, or Brignoli with a frog in his throat, would none of them be acceptable to the tépres- sarios, Now your mouse, as a sweet singer, is quite an excep- tion to the rules which govern the larger musical bipeds. If you could manage to procure a perfectly sound mouse, and give it asthma, or disturb somehow its respiratory organs, you would deyelop in that mouse all the qualities of a prima donna. You might even get an engagement for that mouse at the Academy of Music, with a salary of $1,000 a night, besides a carriage, hotel expenses, and cheese ad libitum. The music the sick mouse makes may be described as a faint qua- yering whistle, with harmonious cadence, a kind of minute piccoly sound, Now it behooves people of a musfeal but phil- anthropic turn of mind, should they catch a Malibran mouse, to try and cure.it of consumption, and at once they will find that their siren is an abnormal Afvs Museulus, for no sooner well, than the “ wee beastie” will benoiseless, save for a com- qmon-place aqueak. The poetry of the thing is not exactly de- royad, for it seems that it ig not only awang who ging before HPOURHSL’ A pee Bae ° they die, but also mice. It is quite a problem, however, whether a dulcet mouse has ever worked sufficiently on the susceptibilities of the cynical cat as to have escaped the gen- eral fate of mice. eee ae A New Monxey.—The newest claimant to be classed among the Quadrumana comes from Abyssinia. He is said to live high up in the mountains, some 7,000 to 8,500 fect above the level of the sea, This monkey inclines to be troglodytic, for he goes to his little bed im caves. Dr. Ruppell first noticed this monkey as early as 1835, and having brought his skin to Hurope, called him the Macacus Gelada, Gelada being the nalive name. The first live specimens haye just reached Hurope, and six of them are now in the Alexandria Palace, ‘©The large male,” says the London Times, ‘‘has a consid- erable mane, as Ruppell describes, and is hairy over the whole of the body, though Ruppell gives the front legs. free from hair, On the chest is a somewhat heart-shaped pink patch, free from hair, and a space round the throat of the same color, When the animal becomes angry or excited -these becomea bright-red color. The nostrils are high up from the upper jaw, and the upper lip is so mobile that it is often turned up so as to show the whole of the upper teeth and gums. The tail is long and large, and endsin a tuft resembling roughly a lion’stail. The color of the hair is brown, except around the breast, where it is gray. ‘The bare part of the chest shows two male indications of teats, and the sucure seems to open into a pouch, which, however, 1t has not been possible to ex- amine, as the animal is still somewhat savage afterits journey. The female has not such long hair as the male, and on the bare spot in front are two well-developed teats. The young takes one in each hand and sucks from both at once. hile these animals have rejected all fruits, ete., they have eaten Indian corn and grass, taking the grass, puiling it apart and making it into little balls. As Ruppell says, they sleep in ‘caves; a large box was introduced into the cage and the whole of them soon went into it, the old male remaining near the entrance on guard. The group is especially interesting to naturalists from the fact that these are the first ever brought to Hurope. —4++—+ Birps at SzA,.—The Washington Union says: ‘Capt: Fitzgerald, of the schooner Altoona; which recently arrived from Bangor, Me., reports that while on his way to this port, his ship was boarded by a flock of birds, which he nunibers at above a thousand. They were of different species, and com- menced lighting on the vessel at 7 o’clock on the morning of the 80th ult.,and continued coming during the day,he being at the time about 60 milessouth of Long Island,N. Y., the nearest land. At night they took refuge in the rigging and in thein- terstices between the bundles of laths. Although fed regular- ly by the captain’s wife, the majority of them lived but a few days after their unexpected arrival on board; a small num- ber, however, surviving until the mouth of the Potomac River was reached. When unloading the laths at Wheatley’s wharf herea large number of them were found dead in between the bundles. The suppositionis that the birds were migrating, when a squall caught them and carried then out to sea.” —____>—+ §& -=---________- " ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA ZooLOGIGAL GARDENS FoR WEEE HND ING WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 1877,—One gray squirrel, Seturws carolinensis, presented; one water snake, Tropidonotus sipedon, presented; two opossums, Didelphus virginiana, presented; one bald eagle, Haligetus bu- cocephalus, presented, A, E. Brown, Gen’) Supt. 2 ANIMALS RECEIVED AT CENTRAL PARK MENAGERIE FOR WEEK ENDING Novy. 19.—Three Virginia deer, Cariacus virginianus, presenteil by W. A. Booth, Esq., N. Y. City; three English pheasants, Phastanus col- ehis, presented by John Sutherland, Esq.,N. Y. City; one Virginia deer, Cariucus virginianus, presented by Louis FP, Sass, M. D., We, City; one Toque monkey, Macacus eynomolyus, presented by August Belmont, Hsq , N. ¥. City; one horned owl, Bubo virginianus, present- ed by Mr. David White, N. Y. City. Allof Mr. Barnum’s animals -haye been placed of exhibition during the winter. ‘ W. A ConkKLIN, Director. AUoadland, Harm and Garden. THIS DEPARTMENT IS HDITED BY W. J. DAVIDSON, SEO. N. Y. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, For Forest and Stream and Rod an®G'un. WAX FLOWERS. HAT numberless attempts have been and are being made every day to learn the art of wax flower mak- ing, and how often they have been given up in despair, or, urged on by well meant praises from friends (who themselves scarcely know a rosebud from a fuchsia) they produce an imi- tation go entirely different from the original, that the modeler is often greatly mortified to be obliged to explain what it is intended to represent. ‘his pleasing art, nevertheless, is com- paratively easy, and very little instruction is needed to give an appearance of reality to these lovely models. It is also a useful and highly interesting pastime, affording many oppor- tunities for the study of nature in her most beautiful bandi- work, and is extremely effective, when neatly modelled and arranged in home decorations, giving a refined and tastelul appearance to the rooms, ani i exc d to. studying sculpture or painting—indeed if is a combination of both on a small scale, as in the moulding of frait for instance, But the modeler must be perfectly true to nature or the beauty of the object desired is lost; even though it be but the petal of a Hower it requires the perfect form and tinting to make it truthful. Forming wax flowers needs time, patience and a correct eye as to color, and last, though not least, materials. Tt would be best for the beginner not to purchase any quantity of these at first as they would likely be tempted to too many experiments and so weary themselves at the outsct. A few of the more simple designs, some sheets of thin white wax, and a few of the thicker quality; some of the green in two shades, half a dozen bottles of the principal colors in powder, and a small quantity of fine-powdered arrowroot, which gives a crisp, frosty appearance to white flowers, such as Camellias, Tuberoses, etc., with the necessary tools, consisting of scis- sors, modeling-pins, one or two smooth brushes, a fable pen- and is also an excellent aid to those. cil, moulds for bell-shaped flowers, two or three sizes of wire, the finest of which may be covered with silk and the others with cotton, anda palette will be sufficient for some time, Leat moulds may be bought, but the impression can be as readily taken from the natural leaf by pressing the wax firmly uponit, With the exception of those which are finely ser- rated, such as rose leaves, etc., and for these as well as the others, if desired, moulds can be made by simply dipping them into melted wax two or three times and cooling, pouring it seyeral times over the face of the leaf, so that a thick coat- ing is formed on that side only; place it in cold water to harden for some minutes, then, with a knife, cut around the edge of the under part, remoying both it and the leaf. Trim off any rough edges remaining on the thick porticn and the mould will be ready: For the flowers, two as nearly alike as possible should be selected—one to be picked to pieces for the various sizes of petals, and the other for reference as to form and color, In cutting out the shape of the petals, use stiff, white paper, keeping true to the outline, except at the base, where it may be cut longer. It will be well to mark the pat- terns with thé name of the flower used, and keep them sepa- rate to avoid confusion. Only the purest wax should be used, and in coloring be careful that the exact tint is obtained ; and do not be content with one or two trials, but be satisfied only when the copy is perfect. For the rest, practice in making and pood taste in grouping and arranging, will make as pretty and durable an ornament as any one need wish for who chooses to study with patience this beautiful art. Mrs. W. J. Davipson, i FLORICULTURE AS A SCIENCE, LORICULTURE has one advantage which many other sciences have not. The most ignorant may follow it, and that,.too, on equal terms with the most learned; all can understand the beauty of flowers, nature's best and brightest gift to man. They derive not their yalue or importance from the distance they come; the place of their nativity has nothing to do with the estimation in which they are held. The new variety raised by the merest tyro is worth as much and will bring as good a price as any equally good flower raised by the yeteran hybridiser; and the man who does not know A from VY may be just as good a judge asa professor of botany. There is as much perseverance too among the lowly cultiva tors of fancy flowers as among those whose means are un- limited—yes, and frequently much more. Where the Jaborer or mechanic once takes to his garden that is the place to find him in all seasons of relaxation; his leisure hours if he were not there could not be spent better, and might not be spent so well. The exhibition of fiowers for premiums ia one of the means by which the perseverance of the grower is encouraged, and success On such occasions ig one of the means by which his labor is sweetened and his love of plants increased. There is nothing like emulation ; to create this is the grand secret of making labor sweet, The man who, in his ordinary occupa- tion, would feel miserable with a wet foot, has been known to stand half way up in water to catch a trout, or walk for hours in wet grass to shoot a few quail or woodcock. In the one case, inconvenience is uppermost because there is no exercise of the mind, and a man has nothing to do but feel; m the | other, the body is completely subservient to the grand object in view—heat, cold, wet and fatigue are alike unimportant while an obje@t which engrosses the attention directs the steps. : How many will be found who will labor like slaves for their own pleasure, but who would think a quarter of the exertion a trouble in the absence of a motive, or if enforced by others Boating, hunting, base ball, shooting, angling, ete., would be only so many modes of annoying men if they were enforced by a superior power instead of led by their own fancy to voluntary toil; and as man looks for relaxation in some sport or fancy or occupation unlike his usual labor or pursuit, hap- py must it be for the family of that man who finds all he re- quires in the garden, Well may clergymen take an interest in floriculture, for they can forward their own missions by encouraging it among their neighbors. He who cultivates flowers has the wonders cf creation perpetually before his eyes or under his notice; his ayocation is sweetened by the variety and beauty of the production he delights in, Benevolence itself approves the fancy which tortures no lying thing, which improves the health, calms the passions, swectens labor, and forms an inexhaustible store of pleasure without injuring a human being or harming an animal. It is this which places floriculture above all other sources of pleas- ure; it is this which makes it a fayorite science with clerzy- men and philanthropists; it is this which, when the wealthy of our land once sees its importance, will make them vyolun- tarily support societies for its encouragement from Massachu- setts’ to Nebraska, from Maine to Florida. pat ENGLISH NAMES OF WILD FLOWERS AND PLANTS. (CONTINUED. : FRENGH NAMES. I QOAN find comparatively few names of plants or fruits which we have borrowed from the French. Dandelion is, of course, the lion’s tooth. Mignonette is applied by us to avery different plant from that which bears the name in France, Woodrufie, known to travelers in Germany as fla— voring the pleasant drink called mattrank, takes its last sylla- ble from vove, a wheel, its yerticillate leayes being set like a wheel or rowell on the stone. Pansy is pensee, thought, from. its significance in the language of flowers: ‘‘There’s Pansy,’ says Ophelia, ‘‘ that’s for thoughts.” Gilliflower is girajlee, from, caryophillum, a Clove, @ name originally given to the oUG * — FPORRSL LIN “acs O 2 Deut. each year vegetables can be grown and placed in northern markets at prices that will pay a handsome profit. In the fall of the same year B crop of sugar cane can be raised that will pay equally well. Thus they have for their Jabor.a greater return than ean be gained elsewhere in any agricultural district of older States. Fruits in time can be made to pay, but poor people should not build too much on that prospective interest, By skillful cara and manage- ment they can be made to pay, but fruit raising requires persistent and well-directed labor, Respectiully yours, ete., ‘ Sieve? sz - Carnation, but now transferred to the Wall-flower, Tutsan is boute-saine, the oil imits leaves having made if a Zemedy for wounds: Most curious of allis Apricot, from abricot, which at one time I contentedly referred to the Latin apricus, sunny, pening. as it does, on sunny walls, It is, in fact, traceable tothe Latin. precox, carly, the fruit being supposed by the Riomans to be an early Peach, The Arabs took the Latin name and twisted it into al burgug ; the Spaniards altered its Moorish name isto albaricoque; the Italians reproduced it as albicocco, the French as @bri¢ot, and we get it next in Mngland curiously enough as Apricock, so spelled in Shakespeare’s time, and finally as Apricot, LEGENDARY NAMES. Many curious bits of myth and history reveal themselves as we excavate down to these old) meanings. The Paony, or healing-plant, cornmemorates the Homeric god Preon, the first’ physician of ‘the*gods, who tended the bellowing Ares when smarting from the! spear of Diomed. The Centaury is the plant with which the centaur Chiron salved the wound inflicted by the poisoned arrow of Hercules, The Ambross or Wormwood, is the immortal food which Venus,ga /Mneas, and Jupiter to Psyche—the Sanskrit amrita Kehama ‘and Kailyal quaff in Southey’s splendid poem,, Anemone, or Wind-flower, sprang from the tears wep} by ae overithe body of Adonis, as the rose sprang f “his ood— ; , Atma rovon tiktei, ta de dakrua tai anemonan. The Daphne; Syringa, and Andromeda tell their own The last, which you may find in the peat-begs round wick station, is due to the delicate fancy of Lihnaus, first discovered and named it, blooming lonely on a bafren, rocky isle} likesthe daughter of Cepheus, chained to- her jséa- washed cliff, The Juno Rose, or tall, white Lily, | was!) blanched by mill which fell from the bosom of Juno, the tale being transferrec.in Roman Catholic mythology to the Virgin Mary and the Milk-Thistle. The yellow Carline Thistle is numed after Carl the Great (in Mr, Freeman’s county I must’ not call him Charlemagne), who, praying earnestly for the re- moval of a pestilence which had broken out in his army, saw in a vision an angel pointing out this plant as a heaven-sent cure. ‘The Herb Robert healed a disease endured by Robert, Duke of Normandy, still known in Germany as Auwprecht's- plage. The Filbert, though this is disputed, commemorates the horticultural skill of one King Philibert. The Treacle Mustard, a showy crucifer resembling Wallflower, was an in- eredient in the famous Venice treacle, compounded, as you will remember, by Wayland Smith to treat the poison sickness of the Duke of Susséx, The word treacle is corrupted from the Greek theriacum, connected with wild beasts, whose blood formed part of the antidote. It was at first made up by the physician to Mithridates, King of Pontus, and is still in many parts of England known as Mithridate Mustard. The Flower-ue-luce, or jleur-de-lys, is the flower of King Louis, having been assumed as a royal device by Louis VIL of France, though legend figures it on a shield brought down from Heaven to Clovis when fighting against the Saracens. It is probably a white Iris. : Not a few strange susperstitions and beliefs are embalmed in well-known names. The Celandine, from cheldon, the swallow, exudes a yellow juice, which, applied by, the old birds to the eyes of young swallows, who are born blind, or have lost their sight, at once restores it. The Hawk-weed has the same virtue in the case of hawks. The Fumitory, jume- terre, was produced without seed by smoke or yapor rising from the ground. The Devil’s-bit is a common Scabious, with a premorse or shortened root, which was used so success- fully for all mamner of diseases, that the devil spitefully bit it off, and for ever checked its growth. ‘The Hyebright, or euphrasy, was given to cure ophthalmia. ~+' Michael from Adam’s eyes the film removed, . . . Then purged with euphrasy and rue The visual nerve, for he had much to see.” The Judas-tree; with its thorn and pink blossoms, was the tree on which Judas hanged himself. The Mandrake gathered round itself a host of wild credulities. It was the Atropa Mandragora, a plant nearly allied to the deadly Nightshade, but with a large forked tuber, resembling the human form. Hence it was held to remove sterility, a belief shared by Ra- chel in the Book of Genesis, and was sold for high prices in the middle ages with this idea. In fact, the demand being ereater than the supply, the dealer used to cut the large roots of the White Bryony into the figure of a man, and insert grains of Wheat or Millet in the head and face, which soon sprouted and grew, producing the semblance of hair and beard. These monstrosities fetched in Italy as much as thirty gold ducats, and were sold largely, as Sir T. Brown tells us, in our own country. It was thought that the plant would only grow. beneath a murderer’s gibbet, being nursed by the fat whiche fell from his decaying body: hence it formed an ingredient in the love-philtres and other hell-broths of witches, and, as it was believed that the root when torn from the earth.emitted a shriek which brought death to those who heard it, all manner of terrible devices were invented to obtain it, The readers of ‘Thalaba will remember the fine scene in which the witch Khawla procures the plant to form part of the waxen figure of the Destroyer. I have seen the plant growing in the Cam- bridee Botanical Gardens; it is nof uncommon in Crete and Southern Italy ; its fruit is narcotic, and its nanve is probably derived from mantra, an enclosed, overgrown place, such as forms its usual home.——Vature. al COLONIZATION IN FLORIDA. CHAS, H, Fen'ron, President. 4p = ' Finis on HyacruvruHs —Ayoid late planting, which is fatal to success, however large and matured the bulbs may be. A successful bloom from Hyacinths invariably depends upon obtaining a slow and mature formation of the root-fibres be- fore the leaf growth, either in the dark recesses of a room, for glass culture, or by coverings of soil in garden borders for pot culture. Where cool and dark recesses are not at hand, the glasses may be heavily screened from light by sheets of paper; or some similay means. Never place the glasses upon a mantel-piece or shelf within the influence of fire heat during the process of growth. Avoid a low water mark in the glasses by keeping it to a level with the base of each bulb. To insure vigorous growth and good bloom, the most favor- able exposure to sunlight, and occasional fresh air when mild, are essential. All extremes of temperature should be avoided, and for the earliest blooms, more especially in severe weather, theiglasses should be removed: nightly to a side table until miorming, and then replaced. To stimulate and strengthen the growth, dissolve a pinch of sulphate of ammonia occa- sionally in the water after the bulbs are exposed to the light. —When in classical times a man had done some great thing, he was honored with a public triumph, a wreath of Jaurel or of bays. Now he ig at all events Honored with the esteem and regard of others. Weare right by honoring the inyéntor of B. T. Babbilt’s Toilet Soap, whose past achievements have reached a fitting complement in the new toilet soap, which is simply the greatest luxury and comfort possible to man Pure and honest, it can be absolutely trusted as the best thing in use, —[Adv. - een and Aiver Sishing. FISH IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. =} — Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weaktish, Cynoscion regalis, M, nigricans. Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatriz, Mascalonge, Hsox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybitum mecula- Pike or Pickerel, Hsox (ucius. tw. Yellow Perch, Perca jlavescens, Cero, Cybium regale. sea Bass, Scicenops ocellatus. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. Striped Bass, Rocetis linneatus. Kingtish, Menticirrus nebulosus, White Perch, Morone americana. Fisu mw Mékxer.—Iish in fair quantity. Bass, 20 cents; smelts, 25 cents; bluefish, 15 cents; salmon frozen, 35 cents ; mackerel, 15 to 25 cents; green turtle, 15 cents ; terrapin, $18 per dozen; halibut, 18 cents ; codfish, 6 to 8 cents; blackfish, 15 cents ; flounders, 12 cents ; eels, 18 cents ; lobsters, 10 to 12 cents; sheepshead, 25 cents ; scollops, $1.50 per gallon ; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per hundred ; whitefish, 16-cents; salmon trout, 18 cents; muscalonge, 18 cents ; hard crabs, $2 50 per hundred. at Peekskill on the Hudson, and was exhibited by Mr. BE. G. Blackford, in Fulton Market. Such incidents are phenomenal, and may be regarded as freaks ot nature. Movements or tin Mistine Fnmnt.—The arrivals for the ‘past week have been principally confined to the Banks and Bay fleets, the vessels detained so long at Canso by unfavor- able winds having pul in an appearance and landed their fares. The number of arrivals from the Bay since our last issue has been 12, and the receipts 1,550 barrels. The stock has nearly all been taken, and the market is firmer. The Shore fleet are nearly all in, and the season about closed. Forty vessels, in- cluding a few from Gloucester, were reported off Cape Cod on Wednesday morning, taking mackerel. There have been eight arrivals this week. ‘The Bank fleet make short trips, and mostly have light stocks. Twenty-eight arrivais have wee reported the past week, bringing 445,000 1s, codfish and 75,000 lbs. hulibut. ‘The number of arrivals from Georges has been nine, and the receipts 90,000 Ibs. endfish. Yoral number ot fishins arrivals for the week fifty-seven.—Cipe Ann Advertiser, Nov. 16. : Aroric WuALtne Frrrt.—Hleven ships of the Arctic whal- ing fleet took the risk of remaining in that ocean late in the season and, after Oct. ist, caught 73 whales. ‘This catch is nearly twice as large as all the previous capture of the ficet for the season. The twenty ships previous to October had only taken 44. ; which was found to contain a young muskrat weighing a half pound. During the recent passage of 150 bass from Centre to Clearfield County, two of them ejected two field mice. OFFICE OF THE NASSAv CO-OPHRATIVE CoLONY OF FLORIDA, 25 Bayard street, New York. Hearing that numerous inquiries have been addressed to your jour- nal in regard to colonies organized for settlement in Florida, T have taken the liberty of inviting youl attention to the prospectus of the Wassau Co-operative Colony, We haye selected a tract of land, abont twelve miles from Fernandina, on which we propose to locate a colony _of deterinined and skilled workers, Doth agricultural and mechanical. The tract is well adapted for the end in view, being extremély healthy, The -soi! is as good as apyin Florida, and from the abundance of cypress and other timber, could be utilized in the varions branches of mechanical enterprises. . There.are Many places open for settlement, but care should be taken to select those that offer the quickest as well as the best return for the jabor and limited capital of the worker. A few facts are presented why Florida offers greater inducements—im mediate aud progpective— than other States do: : 1. The army statistics show it to be the healthiest State in the Tnion, aud Northern people have become to consider it the Sanitarlam of the United States. 2, livery month in the year vegetables can be grown in the average soil of any county in the State. Thus there need be no anxiety in re- gard to haying plenty to eat if one will work for it.. In the spring of of an extensive pool. town Telegraph. their spawn. tender, makes an attractive bait.—[Ep. F. & §. skim it; apply it warm, and do not The appearance upon the rod will be injuries, ounces of —On the 19th of this month a fine large roe shad was caught Lice Ear Lire,—A. bass was taken recently in the Juniata Lan-- man, in his work on fishing, speaks of capturing a very large trout with a live mouse, which he tied to his line just above the heok and allowed the little rodent to swim on the surface This experiment was resorted to only after all other bait had failed to take the noble fish.— German- Black bass and trout have an hereditary grudge against the field mouse and muskrat, both of which feed largely upon We are not prepared to aflirm that the fish swallow the rodents so much because they love them as to retaliate in kind for their depredations upon their embryo kin- dred, though, possibly, a proper young field mouse, purile and* To Varnise A Fisnme Rov.—Land and Water gives these directions for varnishing a rod: ‘‘ Half a pint of linseed oil and a little India-rubber scraped fine; put them over a slow fire and stir them until the rubber is dissolved; then boil and use the rod till quite dry. like a fine, thin bark; it will preserve the rod from being worm-eaten, and from other andis very durable,’ Another way: “Take two caoutchouc and pare it into thin slices; then heat an iren ladle, such as plumbers use, until it is so wa piece of the caoutchouc being thrown into it will evs a white smoke (if it emits a black smoke and burns, warm); then put inall the India-rubber, or caoutch when it is melted add a pint of drying oil, and keep stir until the oil is thoroughly warm. When cold strain lay it by for use. It may be used either warm or cold. seed oil, into which a few drops of neatsfoot oil has h which has lain in a lump of roach lime, to make it dry will answer as well as boiled oil.” A BavtimoreE Kise Srory.—This is from Baltimore, 3 tain Johnson, of the Teewinseh, goes fishing for busin this is what happens to him. Off Bodkin Creek h his line for perch. In twenty minutes he hooks thirty perl, Presently Captain J. got a strong bite and he pulled. — so heavy a fish that the skipper had to play his cat came a rock perch; but just as the fish was out of the w a pike made for that perch, and swallowed perch, hook, Ij and all. Hitching a half-inch rope to the line, and a turn around the capstan, at last the double catch was In the pile’s stomach there was found an English pe the date of 1803, and a brass button. As the captain ing off Bodkin Oreek, mysterious disappearances in the hood should be looked up, Maybe a tailor committed suigj there at the beginning of this century? The brass hig makes us think it quite possible. The Rennel. To CoRRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for thelr; (il please take note of and describe the following points in ead mal: i. Age. 2. Food and medicine given. 8, Appearance of they of the coat; of the tongue and lips, 4, Any changes in the appengy of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, ete, 6. B the number of respirations per minute, and whether labore 6. Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, colo Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8. Temperature of the body % cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between th and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses ot the latter. Als pecullarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be mt signs of suffering, ete. THE TENNESSEE FIELD TRIALS NASHVILLE. On Thursday evening last terminated the fourth s field trials of the Tennéssee State Sportsman’s Assoc What with the admirable and liberal management of Mr man, the president, and of Mr. Pritchitt, the secretary association, and the almost limitless ranges of the Belle estate, so generously placed at the disposal of the as by General Harding, these trials for the year 1877 were the most interesting yet held in this couutry. As you have already published a list of the entries fir th trials, it only remains to give your readers a list of thi ners without encumbering your crowded columns witht and tedious details of the contest, the official report of is appended, signed by Mr. Pritchtt, the wide awak ficient secretary of the association. THOUGHTS SUGGESTED BY THE FIELD TRIALS, Of conrse the object of all field trials is to test the pow contesting dogs in the field, and accordingly the rules 40 conduct are established with a view to exclude the el chance aud enable the best dog to win without 1 chance; but that fickle jade, Fortune, will intrude h canine as well as human affairs, and through her med this occasion was established the truth of the old s maxim that ‘‘the battle is not alwaysto the strong nor to the swift.” Ergo, in field trials we cannot be sufe best dog will win. Another thought. It is an old a * the winning horse or dog is of the best color.” Now evident to all who witnessed them that-the field trials i Mead utterly destroyed, at least as regards dogs, the of | this old adage; for in the rank cover of that exuberal the red dogs and all others of a neutral color were alt visible when contendiog with their rivals of more d coats—the white and black and the all black. Hence itt to draw the conclusion that in selecting a dog, ootor 18 THY importance to nose and action. Again: the professional breakers of setters and poll who aspire to achieve a reputation at these trials, wil ally train their pupils to conform to the rules under whi trials are held, and of course, under such training, hem timid puppies acquire, under dread of the lash or spikel lar, an over-cautious sneaking action, which sayors nov) of the contemptible; a gallant, bold, free ranging dl fiush more birds than his competitor trained especi at a field trial, but in the long run he will find more Dit a style more pleasing to a gentleman than to a merveniy? hunter. h What added immensely to the interest of the late tril the rivalry between the native and the imported blue blooded dogs. A well-known writer on dogs, 4 can, and an importer of some good English dogs, 3 discreet as to denounce our native setters and poin grely. This was like setting fire to a powder ma; tremendous explosion ensued, and a feud has gro as virulent as that between the Capnlets and the Smith, of Strathroy, backed by the gallant, indefi irrepressible ‘‘ Mohawk,” led the van of the plue blog Confronting them stood the stalwart Memphian “® with those tall sons of “‘Anack ” and Tennessee, tit bells of Maury, on his ‘right and his left, But we it ae sports must be neutral in such a feud,andif it be not indiscretion on the part.of yourreporter, he will exclaim h the gallant and gay Mercutio, ‘‘ A plague on both your gouges 1” : _ But as an impartial reporter, I must say as Secretary Pritch- itt’s report will prove, that in the late trials the Strathroy Tennel carried off if not all, yet enough laurels to make it the ictor of the hour, but it was a hard won victory, and, there- fore, the more glorious. . BELLE MEAD. Tf you had not an agricultural department in. your pa- per, 1 might be afraid to confess that I took more inter_ est in the field of the trials thanin the trials themselves, which though exceedingly interesting when first-class dogs were watrecring Over grass and stubble with the speed, courage and grace which high breeding and perfect form alone can give, were rather stupid when the ‘‘ plugs” were down, creeping with snake-like timidity inspired by the fear of the trainer's dash or the truel spiked collar. The fine mansion of Belle Mead stands on a gentle elevation in he centre of four thousand acres of as fine land as ever respond- ed with bountiful harvests to the genial influences of a South- ern sun, Surrounded by its numerous offices, its lawns burst- ing with golden grain, its mountainous ricks of hay and straw, and its stables filled with fifty thoroughbreds, all with pedigrees without a flaw, it resembles one of those ancient feudal manor houses of old Hurope, under whose prdtecting shadow are gathered the humbler dwellings of the vassals of the estate ; while the cordial and profuse hospitality of the venerable and "patriarchal owner, General Harding, and his gallant son-in-law, General Wm. H. Jackson, was a vivid reminder of whata first-class Southern plantation wasin the ante-bellum days To the right of the mansion is a vast park, covered with Majestic primeval trees, yet clad in the golden glories of their ‘autumnal garb, beneath whose shade herds of native deermay | ‘be seen cropping the succulent blue grass, or in graceful play; while here and there may be seen the antlered monarchs of the herd standing like sentinels guarding the more timid does. To the south, far away over the vast intervening pastures dotted inevery direction with sleek Durham and Jersey and grade | cattle, and the picturesque southern sheep, may be descried the yivid green of the prairie-like meadow extending to the ll foot, of the distant hills which bound the view in that direction, een and north,as faras the eye can reach,and beyond, wood- Jawns ankle-deep in blue grass, alternate with cultivated fields, through all of. which meander sparkling brooks, which | make music as they ripple over the shelving lime-stone rocks. _ And surrounding this magnificent body of fertile land, as if to hold it ina loving embrace, are hills of gentle slope and picturesque outline, clad from base to summit with towering trees, all resplendent with the varied and gorgeous tints of the autumnal season. F. G. 8. +» LIST OF WINNERS. HEApQuartEens TENnrssen Stare SPoRTsMAN’s Ass’h. | Nasuvinue, Tenn., Noy. 18, 1877. § Cou, SKINNER : Dear Sir :—T haye the honor to submit the following as a sum- _ mary of the result of the Nashyille Wield trials of 1877. ’ Purry Sraxes UNpER Erigurren Monrus Ovp.—First prize, Glad- _ stone, score, 644; second, Champ, 52}; third, Ida, 503. Mr J H Dew awarded premium as best trainer. : Cuampion STAKES.—TFirst prize, Joe, Jr, score, 624; second, Pride of the South, 582; third, Countess and Nellie, Tic, 577. Mr Sanborn awarded premium as best trainer. Duront Powper Co's Bracu Sraxe.—TVirat, Clip and Pride, Reore, 66; second, Buck Jr and Joe, Jr, 52; third, Gladstone and Whip, 51. J H Dew awarded premium as best trainer. Sr. Louis Kennex Croup Sraxe,—Premium® Cup, value, $50, awarded to Kill. Respectfully, H. G. Pritchitt, 8ee’y. ENTREES NASHVILLE FIELD TRIALS. Purry StAxns.—W W Tucker, Kitten, by Plunket—Bierbower, Kitty; Dr J Fleet Spier, St Elmo, by Pride of the Border—-Herz- derg, Jessie; John Dayidson, Aiton, by Adams Roek—Plora IJ; St - Louis Kennel Club, Berkley, by Eleho—Loo II; St Louis Kennel ' Ulub, Biddy, by Eriua—Erin; J A Dew, Floss, by Dog-Whip—Pan- ny Kean; P H Bryson, Gladstone, by Lilewellin’s Dan—Petrel; D Bryson, King, by Plunket—Bierbower, Kitty; G@ W Campbell, Ida Jr, by Erin—ida; J K Hughes, Skip, by Dog—-whip—Daisy Dean; WV W Tucker, Champ, by Jep—Flounce. CHAmrion Staxrs.—W A Wheatley (W W Tucker), Flirt, by Pi- lot—Flounee; W A Wheatley, Countess, by Joe—Kate; V L Kirk- man, Tom Jr, by tom—Buck Sr; G W Campbell, Buck Jr, by Joe —Buck Sr; G W Campbell, Joe Jr, by Hleho—Buck Jr; L R Mor- ris, Mag, no pedigree given ; George C Colburn, Sank, by One- Byed Saucho—Colburn’s Kate; Alfred Jenkins, Hela, by Colburns Dash—Gills Nellie; L H Smith, Ciip, by Lecicester—Dart; D C Sanborn, Nellie, by Belton—Dimple; Dr J Fleet Spier, 8t Bima, by Pride of the Border—Jessie; Capt Patrick Henry, Pride of the South, by Leicester—Dart; P H Bryson, Gladstone, by Dan—Pe trel; PH Bryson, Dog Whip, by Rake—Dart; Dr J Fleet Spier, Spiero, no pedigree given; D Bryson, Kiog, by Plunixet—Kitty; John Davidson, Chester, by imported Smut—Imporied Belle; st Louis Kennel Club, Thorstein, by Berwin’s Drnid--Erwin, Peggy; $t Louis Kennel Club, Berkley, by Elcho—Loo IT; G W Camp- beil, Floss, by Elcho—Buek Jr. Duront Powper (BRACE) Stakes,—_W A Wheatley enters Flirt and Gonntess; Dr Fleet Spier enters St Elmo and Spiero; V L Kirkman enters Tom Jr and Floss; G W Campbell enters Buck Jr andJoe Jr L R Morris enters Mag and Dash; Geo © Colburn en- ters Sank and Hela; LH Smith enters Clip and Pride of the South; P H Bryson enters Dog Whip and Gladstone; St Louis Kenne lub enters Thorstein and Berkley, 4 Sv. Louis Kennex Cxivp Sraxrs.—Jolin Davidson, 'l'yne, by Chester—Flora II; WW Tucker, Champ, by Jep—Plounce; J I Hughes, Sxip, by Dog Whip—Daisy Deans; J H Dew, Rill, by Dog Whip—Fanny Kean. , OrpDER oF RUNNING. Purry Srares.—J H Dew, Floss; W W Tuck x, Kitten; J K Kughes, Skip; 8t Louis Kennel Club, Berkley; P H Bryson, Glad- W Campbell, Ida ; D Bryson, * J Fleet Spier, 8t Elmo; St Lonis "Kennel Club, Biddy. OxAmpron StAKEs.—D C Sanborn, Nellie; Alfred Jenkins, Hela; Geo W Campbell, Joe Jrj W A Wheatley, Countess; P H Bryson, FOREST AND STREAM. Dog Whip; L H Smith, Clip: W A Wheatley, Flirt; Geo C Col- burn, Sank; John Davidson, Chester; Dr J Fleet Spier, St Elmo; L R Morris, Mag; P H Bryson, Gladstone; V L Kirkman, Tom Jr; Capt Patrick Henry, Pride of the South; D Bryson, King; G Ww Campbell, Buck Jr; St Louis Kennel Club, Berkley; G W Camp- bell, Floss; Dr J Fleet Spier, Spiero; St Louis Kennel Club, ‘Thorstein, Bnracn §tares.—P H Bryson, Gladstone and Dog Whip; St Louis Kennel Club, Thorstein and Berkley; L RK Morris, Mag and Dash; Dr J Tlast Spier, St Elmo aud Spiero; V L Kirkman, Tom Jr and Moss; W A Wheatley, Mirt and Countess; Geo C Colburn, Sank and Hela; LH Smith, Clip and Pride of the South; Geo W Camp- bell, Buck Jr and Joe Jr. Sr. Lovis Kexywn Crus Sraxes.—W W Tucker, Champ; J H Dew, Rill; J Kemp Hughes, Skip; Jno Dayidson, Tyne, 4+ PACIFIC COAST BENCH SHOW. We givealist of the winning dogs at the Pacific Coast Bench Show. Our correspondent comments on the peculiar beanty of the native greyhounds: Cuass A.—Imported Greybounds—It C Sanfly’s Lady DBassie, gold medal; D W White’s Lady Jones, silver medal; BF Wright’s dog Quicksilver, silyer cup, Crass B.—Native Greyhounds—P J Jacoby’s Zadie. gold medal; Ch Fowler's Lady Silver, gold medal; DW White’s Souter Johnny, silver medal ; John Searle’s Lady Belle, silver medal; Thomas Tunstead’s White Cloud, gold medal; N Curry’s litter of puppies (4 dogs, 3 bitches,) puppy prize. Grass §.—Native English Setters or Cross-hred, with or without pedigrea—William McBrien'’s Blanche, gold medal; Harry Akers?’ Fanny, gold medel; Robert A Hunter’s lemon and white dog Sport, gold medal; TF Murphy’s Pulch, silver medal; Fred Sierp Jr's dog Dan, first prize, silver cup; James Sumuer’s dog Snow, silver medal. Cass 7. Imported Red or Red and White Setters, either Irish or cross-bred—L J Villegia’s Prinos, silvermedal; G@ W Shorten’s dog Sam, silyer cup; M Ryan's Sam, silyer medal, Jrass $.—Native Red or Red and White Setters—John F Lohse’s Sport, gola medal; A C Titcomb’s Sam, silvermedal; CG Toiand’s Whiskey, bronze medal; C @ Toland’s Dick, bronze medal. Oxass 9.—Gordon, or Black-and-Yan Selters—John L Meares, Jr's, Prince, silver medal; Henry Babcock’s Grouser, silyer medal; H HYoland's Shot, bronze medal; H A Mayhow’s Shot, silver cup. Onass 10.—Pointers (of 50 pounds weight or over)—Charles 0 Oadman’s dog Roi, silver cup; X Van de Castecl’s Belle, silver cup: J M Geta's Sport, bronze medal. ~ Crass 11.—Native Pointers—Oaspar Becker’s bitch Belle, gold medal; I’ Sauerbrey’s Hector, silyer medal; Caspar Becker's Flock, bronze medal. i Cuass 12.—Pointers (puppies)—J S Arnheim’s Victoria, silver medal; John McCallum’s Prince, silver medal, Onass 18.—Retrisving and Field Spaniels—J Shrogg’s Junior, silver medal, special premium for retrievers; J li Johnson's dog Jack, silyer medal, special premium for retrievers; Jno Stack’s bitch Fanny, silver medal; H A Smith’s dog Duke, silyer medal ; Frank Trevor's Kate, bronze medal; T I William’s dog Brutus, bronze medal. Cuass 14.—Cocker Spaniels—C Coates’ veo, silver medal; C Coates’ Daisy, bronze medal. CrhAss 15.—Toxhounds—J W Orndorff's Josh, gold medal; J Zatmite’s Beauty, silver medal; John Connolly’s dog Jim, silver medal: Jacob Ginee’s Ralf, bronze medai. Guass 16,—Wox Terriers—No prizés. Opass 17.—Mastiffis—O A Hickox’s dog Sultan, gold medal; Geo W Smiley's bitch Nell, gold medal. Crass 18.—St Bernards—B Vennelkohl’s Carlo, gold medal; Hen- ry B Wade's Carlo, silver medal; N Cremer’s Fingal, bronze medal. Cxuass 19.—Newfoundlands—M Wise’s Major, gold medal; Mrs. Valicly’s dog Jack, silver medal: T yans’ Rover, bronze medal. Cudss 20,—Dalmatian, or Coach Doga—Ben I Harris’ King, gold medal ; Fred N Nobman’s litter of puppies, silver medal. » B Fariwgton’s dog Prince, (for sale,) silver medal. Crass 21.—Shepherd Dogs or Collies—No prize. OuAss 23.—ltalian Greyhounds—Dr J CG Leonard’s Lonie, silver medal; James L Fink’s litter of puppies, silver medal; James L Fink's Nellie, bronze medal. Ouass 24,.—Bulldoga—Irank Dietterle’s Rattle, gold medal; John Neary’s Nellie, silyer medal; Thomas Neary’s Blucher, silver medal. Cnass 25.—Bull Terriers—Joe MvLaughlin’s Ike, gold medal; John # Carroll’s Molly, silyer medal; Chas Horner's Nero, silver medal. OnAss 26.—Blenheim and King Charles Spaniels—William N B Lawton’s Daisy, gold medal. EH W Oaswell’s Tom, silyer medal. Guass 27,—Poodles—Linda Jeal’s Carrie, gold medal. Crass 28.—Bloodhounds—L P O'Neii’s Buck, silver medal; W Boger’s bitch Balla, silver medal. Quass 29.— Puga—Mrs Geo J Wright's Duchess Judy, gold medal; JE Tyler's Nelson, special prize. . Onass 30.—Biack-and-Tan Terriers—H Flaherty’s dog Henry, gold medal; Joseph Pranklin’s Nettie, silver medal; 8 H Brooke’s litter of puppies, silyer medal; Louis Preyot’s Big Pete, bronze medal. : CuaAss 80.—Black-and-Tan Toy Terriers—Mre Franklin's Gipsy, gold msdal:. F W Sierp’s Brunthe, silver medal; Mrs Pooloe's Blitant, silyer medal; Louis Preyot’s Lb Pete, bronze medal, Oxass 31.—Skye Terriers—James Hiley’s Sam, gold medal; B Ordenstein’s Toots, silver medal. Crass 32.—VYorkshire Terriers—Joseph Wranklin’s Havelock, gold medal; Joseph Franklin’s Jessie, silyer medal; Thomas Chandler's Kosa, special prize; Joseph Franklin’s Sally, special rizes. $ Cass 35.—Dandie Dinmonts—W Davidson's Maggie, gold medal; § Franklin's Pat Rooney, silver medal. : GLAss 36.—Silver Skye and Blue Skye Terriors—L P O'Neil's Juddles, gold medal. Crass 37.—Scatch Terriers—T F Carroll's Scottie, gold medal ; J H MeMenomy’s Tatters, silyer medal. ; ee = GRanp IntprnatTionaL Doe Suow at PHILADELPHIA,— We have every reason to suppose that the Philadelphia dog show will be an excellent one. Myr. Thatcher Goddard has been indefatigable in inducing gentlemen both in Philadelphia and in ather cities to send their choicest animals. We are pleased to mention that so far over 3800 entries have been made, In addition to the regular prizes, amounting to some thirteen hundred dollars, purchased by Bailey & Co., the folf lowing special prizes have been added : Spectsn Prizus. 1. For the best stud pointer with two of his get, over six months old, w !solid silver pitcher,” valued at $170; presented by Mr, Thomas W. Sparks, of Philadelphia. 9. For the beal setter on exhibition, 2 painting from the easel of Mr. James 6. Sword and presented by him ; valued at $100. 3. For the best native setter dog over one year of age, barring champions, a silver frnit dish, valued at S100; presented by mem- bers of the Philadelphia Sportsmen’s Club. , 4. For the best pointer, barring the dog that takes Mr. Sparks’ prize, a silyer collar, yalued at $75 ; presented by Mr, Joseph T. Bailey, 12th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. 5. Bor the best Skye terrier, £100 cash, from » gentleman of Philadelphia. ; 309 . 6. For the best pointer dog, barring champions, a silyer fruit dish, valued at $75; from gentlemen of the Philadelphia Sports- men’s Olub, ; : 7, For the best pointer over fifty pounds, excluding champions, 4 piece of silver, valued at $35, from the Continental Hotel, 8, For the best cocker spaniel, a case of game birds, valued at $40; from Mr. John Krider, of Philadelphia. : 9. For the best stud setter with two of his get, over six months old, a revolver and case, valued at $30; from J. C. Grubb & Co,, of Philndelphia. 10. For the best pointer under fiffy pounds, 2 Colt's reyolver and case, yalued at BOs; from Idward Anschutz, of Philadelphia. 11, For the best three couples of fox-hoynds from one kennel, a piece of silver, valued at $25; from Mr, Thatcher Goddard. 12. For the best beagle, an Adams revolver, valued at $25; from Mr. Mablorn Warnes, of Philadelphia, The exhibition will be leld at Horticultural Mall, com. mencing on the 26th of November, will close on the 30th. a ah Dog TRANSPORTATION To PHrLADELPHIA.—We are pleased to inform gentlemen desirous of forwarding their dogs to the Philadelphia Dog Show, that the Bound Brook R. R. Co. will transport all dogs intended for exhibition free. The ani- mals must be attended by some one in charge. ‘Trains leaye foot of Liberty street 6:30 A. a, 8 A.M, 11:30 A. w., 1:80 BP. M,, 0:30 Pp, M., 4P. M., 5:30 Pp. mM. and at midnight. The best of accommodation will be provided for the dogs. eet ae —wWe have received a fine photograph of ‘* Elcho,” a superb setter, the property of Mr. H. Jarvis. Elcho is three years old. As his name shows, this fine animal perpetuates the Eleho Shield and rific reminiscences, the dam and sire of the dog having been bred by Mr. W. Rigby, of Dublin. The strain comes direct from Lord Waterford’s stock, and from animals in the Marquis of Ormond’s kennels. ‘‘ Mlecho” has won prizes in Dublin, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, New York and Boston. ++ —We have the photograph of Mr. Doane’s Gordon setter *Tom,’’ who was winner of the first prize’at Boston a couple of months ago. This fine animal is the progeny of ‘‘Wly” aud “Dash.” The picture isa yery good one—a masterpiece of photographic art. pete. 4-Pes_ Tne Name Crarmep.— The name of ‘‘ Fame” is claimed for the white and liver setter dog, whelped Sept., 1876, by Mr. C. H. Raymond’s ‘Bride of the Border” out of Mr. D. Olcott’s “Wash.” ‘' Fame” is owned by Messrs, Charles De Ronge and IT, Inman, and will be exhibited at the Philadelphia show. +h New Dorp, S. £., Noo. 17,—Mr. M. A. Galloway claims the name of ‘‘ Man” for red Irish and Gordon pup,- out of Welsh’s ‘‘Xillarney,” by McCormack’s Mac.” Mr. Gal- loway is the owner of ‘‘ Killarney.” : ars A Story Wits 4 Moran.—Two honest old gentlemen were walking up Chestnut street, talking of the sports of their youth. ‘Isn’t a dog show a new thing, at least, for Phila- delphia? Don’t you remember Dash?” ‘* Dash!” re. plied the other old gentleman, ‘‘Dash! Bless me, wasn’t he a dog? Do you remémber right where Germantown now stands, how, in one day, with that dog, we killed sixty par- tridges? Dash would have beaten any of these new-fashioned dogs. But poor Dash died--forty years ago.” Then, tocon- sole themselves, the two old gentlemen went to Fincili’s in Chestnut street, below Broad, and having partaken of Finelli’s miraculously fried oysters, and washed them down with a mug of Smith’s old-fashicned ale, the two fine old gentlemen passed a pleasant hour, talking of Dash and the sports of their younger days. : = as —Capt. John M. Taylor, of Bellefonte, Nottoway County, Virginia, has some idea of starting a pack for coursing hares, He expects to breed from some choice animals of the harrier type for this purpose, and now has some remarkably fine stock to commence with. — —A sanguinary bulldog in the San Francisco dog show be- came so excited by his surroundings that nobody dared go near him. His food was poked to him with a long stick, and a strong railing was pnt up to keep spectators at a sate dis- tance. He growled and showed his teeth whenever anyhody looked at him, and was generally an object of terror. Con- sequently the people were horrified when a little girl crawled under the railing, and, approaching the brute, said, coaxingly : ‘‘Nice doggy, nice dogsy!” Her mother screamed and fainted. A valorous fellow tool: off his coat and prepared for arescue, The child coolly patted the dog, saying: ‘* What's {he matter, dogsy 2’ What makes ‘90 growl so?” The dog ferociously fixed his teeth in her dress, but her fearlessness seemed to cow hin, and he slank back from her, She suf- fered no harm except from the suddenness with which she was yanked out of the enclosure.-—Veo York Sun. Novice To SPORTSMEN.—Having received so many comninnication asking us for information in regard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a ciremlar on the nbject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150 We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwillmg to sell a poor rod-with a false enamel (made by butning and staining to imitate the genuine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P. 0. Box 1,294.—[Adv. ABBEY & IMBRIE, 38 Maiden Lane. oo —As ajewel wants a casket so oughta gun to be properly caredfor ina 200d case. Though sportsmen shonld never be separated from their guns, sometimes in trayeling the best of friends must part, and then baggage-smashers stop at nothing. For asolid, good and handy gun case we can recom— mend those made of bridle leather, and manufactured by Messrs, Thomson & Son, of 301 Broadway, N. Y. 310 FOREST ‘AND’ STREAM, Game Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. Red Deer, Cariacus virginianua, Rik or wapiti, Cervus canadensis, Squirrels, red, black and gray. Hares, brown and gray. nuil, Opty2 virginianus. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Pinnated Grouse, Cuyido Cupidonia Woodcock, Philohela Minor. Curlew, Numenius arquaria. Ruifed grouse, Bonasa wmnbellus. Sandpipers, Tringane, Moos Alcese, machlis. Ployer, Charadriine. Willets, ) Godwit. Reed or Rice Birds, Dolichonyx oriz- Rails, Rallus virginianus. vorus. Wild Duck. Snipe and Bay Birds. | Cariboo, Tarandus rangifer. Bay birds” generally, including various species of plover, sand piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayocets etc., coming under the group Limacole or Shore Birds, For Curnriucx.—The Currituck Sound boat leaves Norfolk every Monday and Thursday at 6:30 4. m,, and on Saturday at 64.u. The Saturday boat will be discontinued toward the close of the month. Canapa.—Mr. George M. Fairchild, of this city, has just returned from his annual fall trip to his old sporting grounds at Valcartier, P. Q., Canada. He reports poor success. He found the lakes and rivers all frozen, and almost a foof of snow on the ground. Cariboo are very abundant, and a little later there will be fine sport still-hunting them. On the cars between Quebec and Montreal he fell in with that genial sportsman and accomplished gentleman, your cor- respondent ‘‘Stansted.” He had been down on the Inter Col- onies, but reported poor shooting; too muchice. This gen- tleman is a most cleyer writer, and has already furnished Forest AnD STREAM with some capital letters of his hunting trips north ef Quebec. New Hampsurre— Webster, Mer. Co., Nov. 12.—During the last two weeks there has been a fair sprinkling of ducks, a few geese, but none to stop. Shrikes, snow buntings, cross- bills and pine finches have made their appearance. Trapping poor. ALGO. MassaoHuserrs—Salem, JVov. 16.—~Quite a flight of geese. 16 were shot yesterday at Essex Ponds; some black ducks are also shot. Some fair bags of quail have been made of late, Marsh birds are done. An occasional stipe may be started, and also. ditto for woodcock. W. Newburgh states that ducks are unusually scarce in the Merrimac and Artichoke Rivers this fall. We have had light spits of snow, and ice quite thick, with ground frozen. Tuan. — WE beg to acknowledge trom the Rod and Gun Club, of Springfield, an invitation to partake of their annual game sup- per, to take place at Hayne’s Hotel on the 22d. New Bedford, Nov. 17—The shooting season has opened well in this vicinity. Partridges and quail plenty. Also some good shots at woodcock, averaging five and six birds per day to sportsmen with good dogs, who are not afraid to face a thicket of scrub oak and cat briers, even if they come out with shirt and pants hanging in shreds. Black ducks and sea fow] plenty. Conona. North Cohasset, Nov. 15.—Season for coot shooting about finished; has been very poor; only four or five days at all good gunning. Last Sunday large flight of geese; thirty- seven killed in three stands. Very singular incidentoccurred: five young geese decoyed by old gander into yard, and cap- tured without firing a gun. Fair yellow-leg shootivg for a week past, and some bags of eight and ten were taken. No woodcock seen this fall. Expect good brant and whistler shooting next week. 8. K., Jr. Ruope Isnanp—Newport, Nov. rege noon not good ; wild fowl scarce. Weather too pleasant to allow birds to come much to the shores. T, J. F. New Yorr—Hornellsvilie, Nov. 19.—Quail shooting has been very poor. Ido not think a dozen have been shot this season. Jor every quail in the country at least two traps are set. JOHN. Stratford, Nov. 16.—Sportsmen may shoot all day at the iecs ducks, coots, etc., without any intermission of the sport. Fox Huwtive i Lryryeston Counry.—The sportsmen of Buffalo have been following the example of their Metropolitan brothers and indulging in the fox hunt. Bloomingburgh, Nov. 17.—Fine sport this week. Miller and myself in three days’ shooting bagged four woodcock, two quail and twenty-three partridges. Partridges plenty. Mino, Chatham Village, Nov. 19.—The hunting of ruffed grouse has been very good about here this fall, and the fox hunting is very good. Have been out afew times, and ran with another hunter; we have bagged five old red foxes. We have very nice running hounds, and expect to have some fine runsthis ‘winter, W. G. 5. Syracuse, Nov. 16.—John H. Mann and his son, B, H. Mann, returned yesterday from a day or two spent on Oneida Lake. They brought in eleven partridge—nice plump speci- mens a8 were ever shot—seyenteen ducks and one cormorant, Such a bag of game was well worth looking at. The cormo- rant is very rare in this yicinity. Mr. Mann states that he has seen but one other here in fifteen years. It will be sent o the taxidermist for preservation. Syracuse, Nov. 17.—A large woodcock recently bought at my store weighed 10 3-16 ounces, It is the largest I ever saw in this country, and beats one that I killed in 1854 weighing 10 ounces. Jalso bought a wilson snipe this season that weighed 6 3-16 ounces. I haverecord of other snipe killed at different times weighing Gand 63 ounces. Have you any record of either woodcock or snipe weighing over these weights? Lhaye weights of ruffed grouse, rabbits, ete., that I could furnish if of any interest to your readers. Ji H. M, Kingston, N. ¥., Nov. 14.—Partridge are very plenty i this section this fall, and selling from the markeeator al eas a brace. The most successful bird hunters in this section are Leu Bogart, George Styles and Joe Degraff, each having been out several times last week and bagged a fine lot of game.> New Jursex—Ainsey's Ashley Howse, Barnegat In'et, Nov 18.—Brant for past two days have made their appearance in large numbers. Geese also, CO. Parkerand yours truly bagged twenty-one ducks, three geese and six brant yesterday, B. Marybanp—Zilkton, Nov. 17.—A quail, with a snow-white head, was shot by Mr. Wm. A, Wriglit, of this place, on Sat- urday last. PrynsrLyvaxta—Greennille, ov. 12.—T wo parties of sports- men have pone off on hunting expeditions; one for deer shoot- ing in Michigan, the other to McKean County, this State, M. H. B. Hanover, Fork Co., Nov. 186.—Game, such as pheasants, partridges and rabbits, is very scarce in this section. The deep snow and extreme cold weather last winter caused most of the birds to perish. , Along South Mountain, about twenty- two miles northwest from here, deer, wild turkey, pheasants and partridges are said to be abundant. Oharles Bange, Lawson Emmert and Edward Thomas, three young men of this place, recently returned from a day’s hunt in that locality, having shot fifty-three partridges. VireintA——WVew Store, Buckingham Co.—A. correspondent of the Richmond Whig says: ‘‘The hunting Jaw has had the good effect of making eyery kind of game vers plentiful. On election day two deer were killed in the neighborhood by par- ties before coming to the polls. Something like a dozen have been killed around here this fall, and any number of turkeys are being killed daily. Squirrels and partridges are very abundant. Winchester.—A bald eagle was recently killed near Win- chester. It measured seven feet and eight inches from tip to tip. Game of all descriptions is abundant, including wild turkeys and pheasants. 4 Deer in Rockingham—Our old friend, John Harman, re- siding near Ottobine, Rockingham County, Old Virginia, has been deer hunting within the last two weeks near Sugar Groye, Pendleton County, New Virginia, where he did some remark- able shooting, He was out on the 25th of October, when the dogs started three deer, two does and a fawn, and Mr. Har- man, with a double-barrelled shot-gun, brought down all three at two shots, desperately wounding the fawn and killing a doe at one shot, and then turning the other barrel upon the other doe with fatal effect. The next day Mr. Harman had the good fortune to bring down a fine buck. The deer were in first-rate condition, and furnished Mr. Harman and family with venison for some days. There were six hunters in the party, and the result of the expedition was nine deer, our erack shot from Ottobine killing four out of the nine. This is the first instance in which we have known a hunter to kill two deer at one shot. Mr. Harman informs us that the woods arefull of game of all kinds, the squirrels moving in large bodies, as if migrating to new quarters.—Lochingham Register. Westen Vircintsa—Oharleston, NWov,—Quail were never more plentiful. The season warm, being quite dry, the young birds were not destroyed by the summer freshets. Woodcock are scarce, and as for snipe we have no “‘fall” flight, which I look upon as rather strange, as they sre quite numerous in the spring. Pheasants are abundant. Jail are almost unknown in this section of the country, but as long as there is plerity of quail we do not object to the scarcity of other birds. : J. H. M. Nortrn Carouna—Currituch, Nov. 14.—Ducks are plenti- ful, but the weather is too warm yet to keep them. It looks, however, as if there would bea good season. c. Y.8. Argxansas—Wort Smith.—A pelican was recently killed here which measurel cight feet from tip to tip of the wings, InprAna—Brazil, Nov. 18.—Quails plenty, and weather fine for shooting. Bags ranging trom twenty to fifty birds a day are not uncommon. There is a scarcity of good dogs here, and I think sales of good setters or pointers could be made in this vicinity. J.J. 8. Indianapolis, Nov. 12.—Bears, deer and turkeys abundant in the Arkansas battues across the river, J. FY OrEGoN—Hugene, Nov. '7,--Geese and duck shooting prime on the prairies. Bags from two to twenty-three geese daily. Remington breech-ltaders much in use, and justly, for they throw B shot clear throuzh ten-pound ‘“‘honkers.” Mallards very fat, and shot within a mile of town. J. 8. OCarirorniA—Pine Gulch, Bolivias, Marin Co., Nov. 7.—I read in other Hastern journals of would-be sportsmen shooting coots on the Sound, Bah! they should be here. Our mal- lards, teal, sprig, efc., cover our bay, making grand sport by boat, or along shore with a good dog. ‘Then, too, to squat on adyke of the reclaimed marsh after sunset and drop the birds as they approach for a taste of fresher waler, Practice at ‘‘Conlin’s,” and some experience before the butts at Creed- moor with a military Remington, sends a sure bullet now from a Henry repeater at a bounding buck occasionally, for the red-woods on the ridge shelter plenty of such game by day, and our dogs jump them in the chapparal of the gulches in early morning. My memoranda of ‘spoils’’—hunter’s spoils 1 mean—show nearly a second hundred of quail, too, though I shoot only for our table. But, pardon me, I am getting on the wrong target, TI only write in the hope that the -inclosed article may be of some service to you, and there- by enable me to make some return for the- pleasure lL enjoy in reading my always welcome ForEST AND ee ae Los Angeles, Nov. 6.--Quail shooting here this season’ fully up to the average in tie valley. Parties shooting for the San Francisco market report fair profits. It 1s stated, T think with truth, that in some cases in ranges most affected by the last season’s drought, the quail failed to pair off, and maintaining their old organizations as bevies, reared no broods. However, if this be true in isolated cases, it has not affected the shooting on the Santa, San Gabriel and San Fernando, nor in the foothills on that side of the Coast Range. ; Jack snipe, wild duck, gray and white geese put in an ap- pearance with last week’s rain, and the shooting at La Cenegs, Ballona, Alamitos, Las Bolsas and Laguna del Negro is good; market well supplied, except with snipe. But few bear have been killed in the county this fall, al- though in the neighborhood of Elizabeth Lake, erizzlies have killed an unusually large number of cattle. Venison, deer and antelope reasonably abundant, but not of extra good qual- ity. In parts of this county deer are unusually poor in flesh. In the San Antonio Mountains the acorn mast is unusually good, and deer are in good order, but not accessible for mar- ket. Gray squirrel abundant in the foothils, as are also wild pigeon, A few plover are reported on the plains, but none have yet been seen by the writer. They are usually most nu- merous after the December rains, —The Tule Shooting Club of San Francisco takes things in the easiest way. Might we say, w-tule duloi? They have a floating ark, fitted up with kitchen, dining-room, sitting-room, | library, billiard saloon, ladies’ rooms, etc., etc., and most every thing save an elevator, Thus do the hardy sportsmen of the Pacific State navigate the stormy waters ot the San Joaquin and Sacramento, Sxor Dispuay.—Messrs. Tatham & Brothers, whose shot advertisement may always be found in our columns, have sent us a very handsomely framed sample of their manufacture, One could hardly imagine how buck shot and bird shot could be arranged so artistically. On a back of light polished wood, in a picture frame, are enclosed in small circular cases every variety of small projectile, from OO buck shot to No. 12 shot, ending with the small dust shot, used by ornithologists. The products manufactured by Messrs. Tatham & Brothers have been known. for many years to the sportsmen of the United States. Roundness, solidity, smooth polish must give to shot accurate and uniform flight, range and penetration. | It is inter- esting to know that from FF, of which 24 go to the ounce, of Messrs. Tatham & Brothers’ extra fine dust, there aré 84,021 pellets to the ounce. At the Centennial, with the award re- ceived by Messrs. Yatham & Brothers for their patent finish drop and buck shot, was added in the Judge's report these words : ‘‘ Exact uniformity of size, truly spherical form high degree of finish, and general excellence.” Kxzp 4 Recorp of Your Gamu.—Our old friend Mr. J, H. Mann, of Syracuse, has always been in the habit of noting the game he kills, and the weights. This record was com- menced in1854. Since that me many large woodcock have been shown him, but none that weighed as high as ten and three-sixteenth ounces until a gentleman from Bridgeport. lately brought one in of that size. For Preventive Rust—How ro LoAp 4 Gun Accorp- iné To SHoT.—A Brooklyn correspondent writes us: ‘Are you aware that Vaseline (or petroleum jelly) isa very good lubricating material for shot guns and rifles? It never ets rancid, and prevents the oxidation of steel and iron, Hag been used by myself for some time, almost since its introduc. — tion into the market, and find that it keeps the barrels of ny rifles and guns bright and free from rust. Have also used it as a lubricator on the outside of the butrels during the time I was bay shooting, and found it to prevent the rusting su prey- alent upon the salt water. In one of the previous numbers of Forrsr anp Srreaw [ noticed an answer to a correspondent who asked, ‘ How shall I load my 12 bore?” in which you decided that No. 8 and No 4 shot require the same amouat of powder. My experience tells me that with my 10-bore 9}-pound Greener I must use 4 dra, C. and H. No. 5 to 13 oz, No, 8 shot; 3% drs. CG. and Hy | No, 5 to 1} 0z. No. 4, and 34 drs. of the same powder to No 2shot. he larger the shot the less amount of powder re- quired to obtain a good penetration and pattern. Usine 4 drs, of powder to No, 2 shot, for instance, would scatter the shot too much, although my gun is shotted. The above is the result of a trial at paper targets, with shells carefully loaded, [Thanks to our correspondent, We shall always be glad to receive results of similar experiments made by our friends,— Ep. | Wao Mane tae First Cuoxr-Borg?—A Boston corres- pondent says: I was somewhat surprised at your answer to the question proposed by 0. E. D. in paperof Nov. 1. A choke-boring gun isno new idea. I have a gun now in my possession, choke-bored by the veteran gunsmith, Nathaniel Whitmore (now carrying on business with his son at Mansfield, Mass, ), twenty-five years ago ; I can show dozens of them thus tored twenty or more years since. I consider Mr. Whitmore the pioneer in this mode of boring guns, and his many friends think he can bore equal, if not superior, to any other man living. J. W. H.W. [This choke-bore invention, and who made the first choke- bore, we fancy, after a while, will be found out to be contem- peraneous with Tubal Cain.—Ep. | : Quits Conven1entT.—Wetake the following from the Rochy Mountain Husbundman, published in Diamond City, M, T: : A couple of antelope appeared upon Diamond Bar, about 300 yards distant, yesterday morning, causing a few minutes excilement among our sportsmen and giving an opportunity for display of marksmanship. G. A. Hampton brought down one from the stoop of the Husbandman oftice. Frolicking nimbly upon the grassy hillside, the fleet-footed gazelle leaped high in the air at the erack of his:rifle and tumbled down the forty feet embankment. M. V. B. Green laid down hia stick and rule and dropped the other in its tracks the first shot, as it Was manosuvering to learn the whereabouts of its mate He says it is the ‘*fattest take” he hashad for some time. Not ever,r journal is published in a land where such choice game can be hunted from the office door. : | There are not many newspaper offices so convenienily sit- uated. Perhaps the landlord of the Hushandman’s office re- csived a big rent on account of its being a central locality and ‘in the midst of game. We micht wait all day on the back stoop of the Forrst AND StreAM AND Rop anp Gun office and not get sucha chance. Next time, however, that ante- lopes come promiscuously around our sanctum we shall be quite satisfied with a single antelope. ] —In Land and Water the information is given that if a little oil be poured on shot their delivery will be much closer. — This. we have tried ourselves, and know to be effective, We. - remember on one occasion having: seen a wildeat, and a good big one, killed by a load of shot at a fair distance. do not remember the size of the shot, but are pretty auiall the shot were not large. The way it was done was that the trapper (for an old hunter he was) ran to a wagon took from the hub.of a wheel about as much thick grease as he could put on his thumb nail, and dropped it on top of th shot before driving in the wad. On examuting the cat, th charge seemed to have balled, and might have been coverc almost with a silver dollar. Thisis a hint worth knowing. © BUbDESL VAIN (Od Deck Me Ca ————————————S ad ————— ee ww aS Ose Wrer’s Hust,—The Santa Manginita River, California, offers rare inducements for hunters, if we may judge from the following record of a alae who spent one week there; Quail, 76; robin-head Hnglish diamond-back snipe, 215 canvas-back, mallard, widgeon, teal, spoonbill and butterball duck, 21; gray upland plover, 2; white and gray geese, 2; sickle-bill curlew, 2; white cock heron, 1; hawk, 4; total, 129. He also killed one fox, one badger, and twelve rabbits. A Wiro Goosz Pust.—According to the Pacific Life the farmers in the Sacramento Valley have but one great pest to contend with, and that is the wild goose. An immense quantity of powder and shot is wasted every season in trying to thin them out. L. F. Moulton’s men killed last year soma 6,000 of them, and others had them killed in like proportion, Dut the numbers seem to increase. There are already large numbers of them on the plains busily engaged in pulling up the wheat that has just sprouted. The squirrel poison, which has proved so effective in ridding the country of that pest, is to be tried on the geese. —_—_——_a ++ _—_—_—__——_ PIGEON MATCHES. Tryanssen Tournameny.—Lack of space coipels us to give only this week the ties and the winners of the several matches: E ‘November 14.—First Mateh, 31 yards, 5 birds, 3 on ties— Kirkman and Martin tied on 3; Martin, 3, Sweepstakes—W. B. Nix and Thompson tied on 4; again on 1; Thompson, 2. Third Match, 21 yards—Jones, Kleinman and Thompson tied on 5; Kleinman and Thompson again on 8, 2, 3; Kleinman, 3. Fourth Match—Nicholson, Ed. Wells, Klemman and FPin- ley tied on 5; Nicholson and Kleinman again on 38; Klein- man, 8. Fifth Match—Martin, 4. Sixth Match—Nicholson, Tucker and J. Wells tied on 4; Nicholson, 3. Seventh Match—Kirkman, Merriman and Kleinman tied on 4. November 15.—Purse No. 1, 21 yards—Leland, Kleinman, Nicholson, Merriman, Mitchell and Martin tied on 10 for first money; ties at 26 yards; Kleinman, Merriman, Mitchell and Martin on 8. The shoot-off at 31 yards won by Kleinman, 3. Match at 5 glass balls, 18 yards—F'ox,4Oook and Martin tied on 5; Cook, 5. Match at 20 balls, 21 yards—H. C. Pritchitt, 17; E. T. Martin, 18. November 16 —Match for purse, of $500, 10 birds, 21 yards —Kleinman, Merriman, Hughes, J. Wells, Cook, Bray, Ed. Wells, Cockrill, Jones, Nicholson and Mitchell tied on 10 ; Kleinman, Cook, J. Wells, Cockrill and Ed. Wells tied again at 26 yards on 8; Cook, J. Wells, Cockrill and Hd. Wells tied at 81 yards on 2; J. Wells won on 3 at 31 yards. Gur0ado, Nov. 18.—The Audubon Club held its regular quarterly shoot for the diamond supremacy badge of the ¢lub, at Dexter Park. ‘lhe terms of these contests are that the badge must be won three times to become the property of any member. The shooting on yesterday was at tame pigeons, English rules, ground traps, thirty yards rise, 80 yards bound- ary, twelve birds each. ‘The shooting was toward the north, a strong wind blowing from the southwest, so that the birds got away very fast. The following is the score : 8 H Turrill,--. eae Os 1) eT ala Sl) Prd ea pT W T Jolinson... Bip als Oe dl sO suet od Oh Oe tag Greene Smith....... Sie deal. G0, ok, seu oto eed) Sed Charies MOrres...cc--eeeryeeeee 0 TL O21 1 ootilts FGWAltOn. oh estscct eee Of Bt Ti 0 0 11 1—8 Thomas StACL.-.-.seeeeeesseeeere DW 10 0 1 0 10313111217 Geo Barnard. ... cece... eee apis leni, SimrOSc Om te sles fe Oh 7, Geo MCConnell.....5--.ec00+s- «sl | CG ig ted le le ey, Charles Kerns...-sccarerereeeees- 0 O 1 0 1 10012101 0—5 Id Gillespie. ...c- cs erestereeers feetlacUe eno, eet 1020) (0) 8 a eT 6 CUMS AMaHeset eas uraeter ett ense ede DP Loy OE 1 0 Ww "Mr. Turrill won the badge, killing 11 birds out of 12. Johnson held it from the last shoot, No member has yet held it but once. ; Following this Messrs. Johnson and Smith shot a match at 25 birds each, which was a tie, each killing fifteen. he shoot-off at five birds also prdved a tie, each killing four. In the second shoot-off Smith won, killing four birds to John- ston’s three. wit TORNSOL reteral 10100 Greene Smith...... 10101 First Tie. _ WT Johnson.......-..1 1101—4 Greene Smith........-.1 1 11 0-4 Second Tie. WT Johuson.......-10011-8 Greene Smith.,...,....11011—4 A Guass Batu Ranew.—The following suggestion in re- gard to establishing a glass ball range, we think a very good one, If some enterprising man would conduct a glass ball ground in a proper manner, he would be sure of success: Is there any place in the city where a gentleman can prac- tice glass ball shooting? Ido not know of any. I believe there is room for one, aud that, if centrally located and well advertised, it would pay, ‘There are many here who, like myself, are fond of shootiug but confined to the city, and can not take the time for a trip. Tf there is no such place, I will be one of the 20 or 80 to club together and have a suitable room (expense need not be great), where we can, during the coming winter, find pleasure and advantage in the practice at glass balls, and Keep our- elves in trim for the field. Rifle shooting could be added for those that prefer it. Anda club could easily, | should fancy, be organized from the abundant good material here in New York that would become an institution, if properly kept up. At any rate the trial is worth making, and hope you will give the idea the benefit of your columns for the ,sake of’ all like myself. Ruszrious. Bocarpus anp Paine.—Several challenges have been pub- lished in the daily papers by these rival shots. The first one emanating from Mr. Ita A. Paine led to & meeting at the Clipper office last Monday. The parties, however, failed to arrange for a match, disagreeing about the size of gun to be employed, Paine insisting on a 7} lbs. gua, and Bogardus claiming the right to shoot with a 10-lbs. piece, Since the meeting of Monday Paine has published in the Sun the fol- lowing : - Twill maet Mr. Bozardus in any theatre that can be engaged. Each man to give an entertainment at glass ball shooting of fit- teen minutes’ duration. Judges selected from the Sportsmen’s Clubs of New York to decite which is the better shot. The entire proseeds tio go to any charitable purpose the editor of the Sur may suggest. Ira A, Patyu, Champion of the World. A challenge appears in the Herald from Bogardus : New York, Nov. 19, 1877. To THe Eprron oF THe HERaLp: Tnasmuch as Iva A, Paine failed to put up the $1,000 forfeit on the match he was so eager to make,'l herewith make the following challenge ta the world, and have deposited in the hands of the edi- tor of the NewYork Clipper $250 forteit for a pigeon match, $1,000 or more a side, 100 Dneone fet any tules, betiveen now and 15th pf January, 1878. Iwill give one yard to any man in England or America. Will bat $1,000 to $500 no man can do what I éan with a shoteun at glass balls of pigeons, to shoot from 100 to 500 against time and seore, each man fo load his own gun. I will bet Paine @1,0u0 to $200, or $500 to #100, or $100 to $10 that I can seore more glass balls “than he can in less tire, in doors or ont, each loading his own gun, two traps Bogardus rmles- . H. Bogarpus, Champion Wing Shot of the World. Mr. Bogardus has also sent to this office a challenge which we publish below : Eprror Forest Anp STREAM: Desirous of making a match of some kind with Mr. Ira A. Paine, T will offer the following: A gun to be purchased by the Foresr AND SrruaM, 12-gange, of any weight or size they may see fit to select. And neither Mr. Ira A, Paine nor myself are to see the gun, or be informed of its weight, until the day of the match; then both Mr. Paine and myself are to use this same gun. I will wager from $250 to $1,000 that I will beat Mr. Paine—-100 birds to be used. Each man to load his own shells and bring them on the ground. Match to take place any time between now and the 15th of January, 1878, in the vicinity of New York, A. H. Bocarpus, Champion Wing Shot of the World, New Yorn, Noy. 21, 1877. ———+ answers fo Worrespondents, No Notice Taken of Anonysnous Communications. t=" A number of anonymous vorrespondents will undérstand why their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of this column. G. A.L., Haverhill.— We haverefyrred your matter to Mr. Conlin who will furnish you with full dgscription. 0, F., Ancram:—We giiye full description with cut of ice boat build- ing in FOREST AND STREAM, Jan. 27, 1876. W. W. H,, Gedar Rapids.—The name of the gun maker is 4 leading one, and in high repute, and standard make. A ReapEr, Attleboro.—Very fair name of maker, Kind of gun your deseribe we have often seen work admirably. T. G., Stamford, Conn,—Do you think “ English chilled shot” would injure the barrels ofa fine gun? Ans. Notin the least, A. ©., Rockland.—Will you please tell me where I can find some cartridges No, 77 for Snider rifle? Ans, Remington or Fowler & Fulton. SUBSCRIBER, Cedar Rapids, lowa.—Can you inform we where there are ferrets for sale and price? Ans, Chas. Reichie, 54 Chatham st., New York. D. B.—What is Ten Broeck’s fastest time for one mile? Ans,—One mile, 1 minute 2937 seconds ; two miles, 222777; three miles, 5:2614 ; fou miles, 771537. Joun, Hornellsyille.—For Fisher muzzle-loading rifle addsess Homer Fisher, 360 Broadway; and for the Warner rifle afldress Nichols & Le Fever, Syracuse, N. Y. = S. H. G., Georgetown, Col.—I want luformation regarding Flerida Co- operation Colony? Ans. Address ©. W. Fenton, Pres., Nassau Co-oper- ative Colony,.35 Bayard street, New York. W.H.§., Lynn.—Where can I get a good singls barrel breech-load- ing shot-gun suitable for heavy shooting, weight abouts pounds 12 gauge; one you would recommend? Ans. Advertise in F. and 8. H. G., St. Joseph,—Red Irish setter seven years old. Great pain in shoulders. Apparently most after working. Is if rheumatism? Ans. Rheumatism. Whether caused by change of climate or other causes it is difficult to determ ime, M. W. G., Danville—What food do young partridges live on from the shell to a month or twoold? Ans, The young subsist on seeds and berries, together.with insects ; of the former, the seeds of the Triticum pulgare, Secale corcale ; of insects, ants, ele. D. R. M., Baltimore.—Setter dog two years old has good appetite, plenty to eat, but stays very poor, Has running ofthe eyes. What is the disease andremedy? Ans. Mal-assimilation of food. Plenty of ex- ercise and a purgative once a week for a month. A Reaper, Wayerly.—I haye a dog sick since last spring with a hack- ing cough, yomiting and bowels very loose, What shalll do? Ans. Try teaspoonful doses of paragoric given three times aday. Also give two grains @f quinine three times a day for a week, i, Williamsport.—Where can I buy a couple of beagle hounds, or an old hound anda pair of pups, and what will probably be the cost for each? wish to get a pair if Ican bny very cheap. Ans. li you wish, put a two-line advertisement in PoREST AND STREAM. A.J.3,,Do you know anything about Pelham Bay and Westchester Greek for dock shooting? Also, how are Bowery and Flushing Bays for ducks? Ans, A faw ducks are occasionally picked up in the localities you meation, but you haye to luok sharp for lights and get up early in the morning, J. A. D., Boston,—Newfoundiand dog one year and a half old keeps yery thin. Nose very wavm and dry. Very lively when ont. Keep him chained wilday. Ts it advisable to do so? Have used areca nut, Ans. Needs plenty of exercise during the day, Should be vhained only during the night. ‘ H. W.S., New York.—T would like to go shooting somewhere on Long | Tsland not too far from Brooklyn. Aus. Go to Oryille Wilcox, or Win, Zane, Goud Ground. You cau wet fair duck shooting in Jamaica Bay atrer the first northeaster; also in South Oyster Bay, or ab Halsey House at Atlanticville ; F, A. O., New Ofloans.—Please give me some idea of where I can buy one of the Chesapeake duck dogs? Would prefer ayoung male of say 12 to 14months old. T want one to retrieve ducks in the grass and lagoons on the coast, where I hynt in this part of Louisana. Ans. Ad- dress O. D. Foulke, Cecil Co, Ma, P, and M., Goshén.—t wish to mend my aquarium. Tiow shall I make a cement? Ans. Mix together litharge and elycerine to the consistency of putty. When applied alluw the cement to dry thoroughly at lezst for a week. . People who sell aquaria use a mixture of this kind. But ali the cements require time before they set. R. S., New York.—Would yon kindly inform me through your valu- able paper whether there is any shooting near Orange, N, J., and what the game is. Also whether there is any fishing near? Ans. Take Moutelairrailroad to Greenwood Lake. You will find ruffed grouse and squirrels on the ridges, and bass and pike in the laker. B, T., Philadelphia.—Wayve some valuable palents that [ wish to dis- pose of, and want to work direct with principals, Can you advise me ofsome good parties? Ans, For gun dealers ste our advertisements ; for tobacconists, Loriilard & Co,, Mrs. Miller, Bruton Brothers, Mentz- ger & Son, Anderson & Co,; for machinists, Jules Lebeauva's. Henry Homer, N, ¥- Steam Engine Oo,, Steyens & MeLean, Worrall’{O2; J, O, M., Boston.—My pointer puppy ate some white lead palnt. He Was given an emetic of mustard and salt. followed, by castor oil, Half of the paint was thrown up and some was passed. This occurred some days ago, To-day the dog’s appetite is good. Would you recommend any medicines? If so, what? Do you think there is danger of any per= Maunent injury? Ans. Your treatment was sound, It would be best fo administer some gsinall doses of epsom salts should there be costive- ness. Do not think theinjury willbe permament, Let the dog haye plenty of water. ConsTanT RBADER, Pittsburg.ist, Where in the north-western part of Ontario(not too far) would a party of four tind good hunting and camping for déer and bear? Would notobject to roughingit. 2, At what time would be the best to go, if not too late this winter? Ans, Take rail to Detroit, and thence go into the Saranac and Huron counfies, Michigan, Will do hetter there than in other northwestern parts of Ontario, at this” season of the year, * Dron, New York,—1. How is the time ball on the Western Union Tel- egraph building worked? 2. Cal a person under twenty-one years of age deposit and draw money out of a sayings bank, say forinstance, the Union Dime? Ans, At the Washington observatory there is a wire which is connected with the W. U. T. building. At 12 o’clock precisely the transmitted spark detaches some very simplé machinery in the time ball and the ball fall by its own weight. 2 Oertainly 4 minor can, providing he deposits the money himself, M., Wisconsin.—Can you give me the name of some person in Maine of whom I can obtain a Tew thousand land-locked salmon spawn? Who are the fish commissioners of Maine and Vermont? Where can I ob- tain a treatise on the culture of mink, and where can [I buy tame mink? Ans. Address Frank M. Ford, Sebee P, O., or Henry O, Stanley, Dix- fleld. Fish Commissioners are E. M. Stillwell, Bangor, and Henry O. Stanley, Dixfield. For mink, address H. Ressigue Verona, Minkeus, Verona, Oneida Co,, N. Y. A READER, Ayer.—I have a setter pup 10 months old, and his teeth are badly colored. Whatis the cause and what would you.do to them? Ans-—Discolored teeth come sometimes from improper food or disease. Incrustationsof tartar, are formed, occasionally, neglect of this wlll effect a dog’s future health. Give your dog some quinine, 1 grain, every other day fora week. If histeethare to be cleansd geta stiff short, painters’ brush and rub his teeth witha weak solution of chloride of gine, which flayor with a drop of oil _of aniseed, A. J., Covington, Ky.—1. Have a setter, two years old, that has had distemper for the last nine months. Heis now poor, and weak across the hind quarters. When I hunt him he slobbers. Is costive, 2. Does ‘ Hallock’s Sportsman's Gazetteer” give account of breaking dogs? 3. What inducements doyouoffer to clubs? Ans. 1. Give your dog a pill containg 2 grs. quinine and 3g gr. nux vomica, twice a day ; proper diet and exercise. 2. Contains an excellent treatise on the subject 3. Twenty-live per cent on clubs of three and over. READER, Staten Island.—1. Is there such anarticle as a snipe whistle, and if so where can it be obtained? 2 Are halfa dozen stools suiii- cient to attract a flock of snipe? 3. What number shot should be used for yellow leg snipe and how many ouncesinaload? Ans. 1. Take a round miniature tin box three-fonrths of an inchin diameter and a quarter of an inch thick or less, and make a small hole exactly through the centre. If it does not fully answer on triul ream out the hole a trifle. We have seen these whistles on gale at toy stores. Se Luapine Newsparers.—This is the name of a phamplet published by Mr. H. P, Hubbard, the well-known advertising agent of New Haven, Conn. The title page is most happily conceived, for here are displayed the various heads of all the leading papers in the United States. In this assemblage we: are pleased to notice that the Forrst ayp Stream AND Rov: AND GUN occupiesa conspicuous position, Increasing business: has forced Mr. Hubbard to change his base, and he now occu- pies spacious quarters of the City Bank of New Haven, As a perfectly reliable advertising agent we take great pleasurein recommending Mr. Hubbard. Not only will advertisers be perfectly satisfied with their agent, but the newspapers will find Mr. Hubbard prompt and reliable. ; ee A. New Paver.—The Lilustrated Dramatic and Sporting Vews, published by, Henry Leslie, made its appearance Jast week, ‘he cut on the title page, save that the order of the characters is reversed, is precisely like that of the London Sporting and Dramatic News. We may suppose, then, by the preference given to this transposition of the words, that the new journal will give great attention to dramatic news and to reviews of theatrical performances. The portrait of the late Edwin Adams recalls the pleasant features of the dead trage- dian, and there is an excellent picture of the funeral services of this actor in Philadelphia, As grave and gay must be united, we see an illustration of that comical play, the ‘ Pinks Dominoes.” Sporting matters will find a place in the columns of the paper. In point of typography and general neatness, the new aspirant for public favor is excellent, Se VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA.—No. @-. By rut Epiror, NovemsBer 21, 1877. My Fatenps: In fine weather prepare for foul. Overcoats, blankets and waterproofs should invariably form a part of a sportsman’s summer outfit for the higher latitudes. One can never tell what a day may bring forth. Tempest often fol- lows calm, and cold succeedeth sunshine and warmth without phenomenal warnings intelligible to ordinary observers. Without requisite wraps the voyager is certain to feel a sense of helplessness or dependence and a constant apprehension of trouble to come, which a person who has judiciously provided himself therewith never need entertain. I always mean to travel with a complement of things necessary, from rubber boots to mackintosh and son’-;wester. I am particular in giv- ing this delicate hint, because I find that even experienced peo- ple are-prone to pin their trust upon the roseate appearances of mid-summer atmospheres, which occasionally prove as de- ceitful as the smile of a coquette. The sea was boisterous on the August day when I left Pe- toskey on my trip to Charlevoix, sixteen miles down the coast, and the distressed little steamer, Van Raalte, rulled and thumped at the end of her pier, and strained at her hawsers like a young Samson inirons. The big waves threshed her seaward side, and the spray beat over her deck. Nevertheless, Capt. Dodge hung on bravely to his wheel, and never once heeded the threats of the sheet-iron Indian on top of the fun- nel behind, who menaced him with uplifted tomahawk. Such empty demonstrations could never make the captain dodge or swerve from duty. At the end of the three hours’ run, most of the passengers were convinced of the importance of immediate railway connection with Charleyoix. When the town hove in sight, an unbroken line of surf churned the shore as far as the eye could see. A beetling sand cliff eon- fronted the incomiug vessel, and apparently shut out all chance of refuge; but as she neared its “swilled and con- founded base,” the land gradually opened and disclosed a deep and ample passage that led into a land-locked harbor, whose serenity even wintry storms can seareely disturb. Tall three- masted schooners, tug-boats and yachts, lay quietly at anchor, or moored alongside the bold shore3, while the scsorm lashed itself into a futile rage outside. This snuz harbor is really a small lake, called Round Lake, whose outlet is the channel by which we enter. From Round Lake there is a similar chan- nel into Pine Lake, an interior body of water sixteen miles long, with two arms or divisions, each about nine miles in length. Itis much navigated by large vessels in quest of bark and cord-wood, aad offers pleasure to yachismen that iew lakes afford. Its scenery is charming, Its shores are enclosed FOREST: AND STREAM? 313 wooded hills, interspersed with cottages and fhere are ruffed grouse and deer in the woods and nd muscalunge inthe waters. k, one mile from Charlevoix, and Deer, Boyne and -3. near the head of the lake, are fine trout streams, afewateyling. At the mouth of both the Boyne orc an are comfortable inns, with boats to let for fish- pe ond shooting partics. Charlevoix itself occupies aT mantic situation, as our description shows. A por- f the town, including the hotel, covers the crown of the le possibly the greater area is laid out on a natural aail an that extends from the little Jake to the great outer ts 0 Take Michigan. The business part extends in a oughfare along the side of ound Lake, and is reached by awhridge across the outlet. Cooper’s Hotel, called the untan City House,” is comfortable, but there is a grand nify for a stock company to build a first-class house of the cliff, from which the view is sweeping and wersified. From Charlevoix a little steam yacht way, loaded with excursionists and towing a dozen poats astern, en rewte for the approved fishing ‘A lively little craft is the ‘‘ Jennie Sutton,” doing ‘tyelye miles an hour without much ado. or waste mer bad broucht with him from -Grand Rapids, steamer, his Bond (iron-sectional) boat, which he roved by the construction of a transverse section, ed asa “well,” that ib was completely adapted to the entsof the angler. This section was bored with ath the water line, so that the fish in it could be y given time ; and while it lengthened the boat inches, if did not materially change her limes. fed the Bond boas pretty thoroughly for several years, myinced that it is better adapted for rough work in and brush-choked water of forest streams than any —simply because it is of iron, and because it is nyeniently portable by dividing it into sections. Mr. shoyell also makes a capital and secure locker for ous articles while the boat is*being transhipped from point by land. fipper portions of the Boyne and Jordan rivers, and, bf all the Michigan forest streams, are filled with id crossed by fallen trees, which make successful nay- 4 problem, to be sulved only by tact and much prac— Tn angling, the streams dre invariably fished from boats, sare a tangle, and passage through the woods to ost impracticable; it is possible to wade, but by ihe comfortable to do so, Streams are always fished ‘reasons that will become obvious enough when the le aches the ground. With a man competent to handle boat this method of fishing is greatly to be preferred. It bem: de even luxurious. One can scarcely conceive a able stream than the Jordan for this kind of work. first two miles after entering its mouth, the channel itouch a rush and grass meadow, and the current is Tatively sluggish. As the ridge or height of land is ap- as it becomes very rapid and much broken. Vor ten Samply wide for good fly-casting, and sufficiently of overarching and protrudiug branches and brush. Its four feel deep, clear as crystal, ice-cold and so de- iat one is inclined to drink immoderately. I think h old toper might learn to prefer it to beer after he be- customed to it. By making headquarters at Web- a Leat loe-house about five miles from its mouth, one the upper and lower waters to the best advantage. an be more delightful than a week’s.sojourn at this ‘ing in the wouds, a half mile back from the river. Tustic bridge that crosses the stream just at this the path winds up a moderate hill through a hardwood 8 forest, in which large sugar maples ave frequent, and tor nu sooner emerges and catches a glimpse of the pre- ian he feels that neatness, comfort and good cheer fthin, The surmise is speedily strengthened by abun- mony. The clearing contaims but a few acres, and icent woods harbor numerous deer and bears. Some- Jatter are obtrusive. One dark night at ten o’clock the bawling of a calf which had been tied near the he clearing where the well-worn path leads up from . ‘The appeal roused the inmates of the house, who to the reseue with Guil’s-eye lantern, ax and gun. lf was found unhurt, and apparently grateful. ‘Lhis S revealed aud nothing more; but the retreat of the iS beat from his vicinity had been apparently as sum- ripoleon’s trod; Mos-cow. Nota pgrease-spot remain- cate where trouble had been so near Bruin. His es- fortunate—for him. More serious ails have often awn from the wood, and harder to bear, countries like this earthworms have scarcely had climatize or domiciliate. The angler, therefore, 8! Dol depend on ‘*wums” for bait, Neither-is it practica- him to pursue thé festive grasshopper with bated These insects do nol forage much in these parts—at y have not for ages. - Nevertheless, the woods fur- dant materials for lures, and the sportsman needs his gun and knock over a chance rab- Yuirrel, or pigeon tu obtain all that he de- utilizing baits of meat, much ingenuity is required, no doubt that the marvelous success of my com- A. 5G, Tnrner, was as much due to his contrivances Preparation as it was to his skillful manipulation ——— aaa thereof in presenting them to the fish. Diplomacy depends largely upon address, and Mr, Turner was plenipotentiary in all respects. Hamilton Fish himself never did better at the court of St. James, though it is not easy to measure the talents of the two gentlemen by the same scale. * I've re- eeived from Isaak Walton and the chosen disciples the most approved instructions for dressing baits, but { am free to say that I have watched my comrade with an interest that could be born only of new developments. One day I had fished the lower stream with flies and taken eighteen fair trout, but none large. I was satisfied with the result until [saw A. B.'s returns, The wellin his boat was alive with trout! I think he had some eighty in all. I marveled and congratulated, and appreciated the graceful consideration which prompted him to account for the difference in our catches by explaining that fly-fishing in August is not fly-fishing in June. If trout are not rising for their food, trailing artificial flies upon the surface are not the tactics to employ. If they stick to the bottom wemust send our lures 10 the bottom for them. The two methods of fishing are as different as can well be imagined. However, I prefer the long-range praclice to manouvres at close quarters, though I haye none the less respect for such admirable tacticians as brother Turner, One day when returning from a visitup stream where J had indifferent success with all manner of baits, artificial and na- tural, I unexpectedly overhauled him and his boatman at a bend of the river, and caught him in the act of pitching his hook under a tangle of roots. His bait looked as big as a bob, and it went down with a plump into the water that showed his line to be heavily shotted. He had scarcely six feet of line out, and he handled his rod as a fencing-master does his foil. First he swayed it gently to the-right, then he moved it to the left a little; then he raised the tip a trifle; and finally, giving » Smart twitch, he lifted out a one-pound trout, and tossed it dexterously into the open ‘‘ well” in his boat. A splash and commotion followed which showed that his box was well filled. In atwinkling his hook was in again at the same spot, and he pulled out another big trout. Seven more followed! By the way, did you ever try to pitch trout at a mark? To become expert requires considerable practice. If you are proficient at quoits, or have learned in the rudimentary school where pennies are used, you may succeed in tossing fish into your basket and not miss once. But not otherwise, at first. When Brother Turner had emptied his trout placer, I drew my boat along side of his and was instructed in the art of baiting a hook. Cutting the pectoral fin from a trout of medium size, he tied it on the shank of his hook in such a way that it looked much like an artificial fly with wings outspread. Next he cut a considerable lump of red squirrel meat, and thrust the pomt of the hook into it until no part was exposed and tied it on. When completed the contrivance made a very respectable sort of a bug. It certainly looked tempting, and was well calculated to impose upon the credulity of a trout. He said they would take this when all other lures failed. Presently we dropped Cown stream a little, and in a twinkling he took another big fish, He seemed to capture them without much persuasion, J confessed my surprise at his success, which seemed to rest on the following points: First, the quality and make-up of the bait, which he would spend many minutes in preparing; second, shotting the line heayily, so that it would sink quiekly and not be drawn by the current away from the place which he. wished to fish; third, getting as nearly oyer the spot as possible and keeping so quiet as not to alarm the fish; fourth, manipulating the bait so as to at- tract attention, and striking so as to hook the fish when he bites; fifth, manipulating so as not to entangle the line in the roots before or after the fishis on the hook. Beyond these there seems to be a quickness of sight in detecting chance movements of the fish in the water, as well as an intuitive per- ception of the precise spots where they lie. Wvyidently most anglers fail of success because they first let the current carry the bait astray, and afterward alarm the fish by their move- ments in endeavoring to place the bait right. In a well stocked stream like the Jordan, where probably 30,000 fish were taken the past season, every suitable place is more likely than not to hold an occupant; and if the angler does not secure him, it is because he has alarmed him by the awkwardness of his move- ments, or else has not put the bait where the fish can see it. * Tcannot see how the natural resources of a river like the Jordan can compensate for so great and constant a drain upon them as has been made within the past four years. If the stream shall remain prolific for some time to come, unless it be artificially stocked, it will be only because the choked con- dition of the upper waters by logs and rubbish affords a sure protection against persistent and improvident fishing. Some few years ago grayling were very abundant in the Jordan, and several dozen was a fair day’s catch; now they are seldom seen. The first one I had upon my hook afforded a new sensation indeed, His moods and motions were so ca- pricious and so different from those of other game fish I had handled that I awaited each new development with the inter- ast of one who watches for the denouement of a drama, or the anxiety of a physician who studies the diagnosis of a disease. To me it was the reading of a page in the romance of the New World, which I had long desired to open. What Back and Makenzie had studied in the Arctic circle; what more recent ichthyologists had supposed existed only in tradition ; what to Parker and Fitzhugh afterward became a discovery, was presented to me at last as a living reality. All the glories of dark and brilliant coloring which had made thymallus signiter famous among the game fish of Hurope was now reproduced and intensified here in his western Kimsman, dhymallue ire i ee —————————————————————_——————— eC - OO Oa i color, the beautiful creature which struggled at the end of my line with many a leap and erratic plunge. I took my first grayling by no accident. I had laid my plans methodically for his capture. When I ascended the Jordan my boatman pointed out tome deep holes scooped out in the sand in mid stream where these fish are wont to lie, and after long and patient examination of many such basins, I saw at last my specimen lying motionless, head up stream, glistening like a sunbeam on the sand. I could have taken him there and then with worms, the boatman said, but after a brief contem- plation of the pretty objeet, I pushed on further, feeling as- sured that he would rise to my fly upon return, One olher fish I saw still further up the stream, and him I marked also. Finally, when I was fully prepared with the finest tackle my kit afforded, and had bent upon my leader the black and yel- low fly which I had been told was killing, I drifted cantiously down toward the pool, sitting in the bow, and the boatman holding steadily with his setting pole at the stern. With the longest and most delicate cast 1 could conveniently command, I crossed the surface of the silent water once, twice and thrice, and at the third cast raised him. He shot from the bottom like a silver shaft, fastening firmly on the hook, and then dove with a vim that bent my rod into a graceful curve. Then, quick as a flash, the instant he felt himself checked, he leaped clear of the surface, his splendid dorsal stiff with nerve and radiant with many hues that seemed reflected in the drops that quivered fromit. Down he went again, taking line as he ran; then up and out into the air once more, a foot above the surface of the water, and back to his element with an activity that no trout ever showed, and startling for its display and cuntinuation. I had him in hand for several minutes, but landed him as soon as possible for fear of losing him. The instant I placed him in the well he became quiet; and scarcely betrayed a sign of fear. My second fish { hooked as surely, and the like mancuyres followed, but I wasin no haste to Jand him, I deliberately studied his play, acd carefully no.ed every movement. At last he was placed beside his comrade in the well, and a beautiful pair they appeared, with their mild, gentle eyes and trans- lucent dorsals, no longer rigid, but waving gracefully over their backs, half erect, like plumes upon a bonnet. Sunlight falling upon their brilliant and matchless colors lighted them up with a glow which the dolphin might have enyied. It seemed to be a sin to rob the river of this remnant of its fairy denizens. I believe that few remain in the stream. Yet there are other rivers where they abound, and abundance makes the choicest objects seem common. Sv, other anglers will take them by the hundred, as I have seen them taken, until at last the streams will all be depleted and the bereft places will know them no more. -I agree with Fitzhugh, Norris, Miluer and Mather, that the play of the grayling is incomparable with that of any other fish of its weight and inches. To recount our many experiences of a pleasant week upon the Jordan would fill a lengthy chapter. The fabric 1 weave from the memory thereof I would fain unravel, like Penelope, that [ might weave it over again, so few are the delightful episodes of this present life ; but Ulysses must return from his wanderings to his vulgar mutton, and so I stop the loom here- with. ‘There are deer tracks along the shores of the grassy islands in the upper stream which I would like to trace to favorite haunts on the hardwood ridge. 1 could write of the coveys of grouse we flushed in the thickets ; of the bass and pike we caught in Pine Lake; of the jolly trips we made on the ‘Jennie Sutton,” and of our cruises in open boat along shore. Perhaps a repetition of our enjoyment is in store for afuture vacation. Quien sabe? If not.for us we hope it re- mains for many of our readers. For the present we bid adieu to the sparkling waters of the Jordan, the comfortable home at Mrs. Webster's, and taking a hasty pull down stream, join the steamer in waiting to take our boat in tow, and return to Charlevoix, where we shall again board the Van Raalte, and pursue our journey to Torch Lake and its adjacent waters. HALLoor, a GAME PROTECTION. “ Asour Free Nuts ox THE Jersny CoAsr.—The follow- ing correspondence will doubtlessly be interesting to those who are desirous of shaping legislative action toward preyeni- ing the wasteful destruction of fish on our coasts : Nuw York, Oct, 28, 1877. Mr. K, W. KInzey, Ashley House, Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey : Dear Sir—Your name has been frequently mentioned this last sum- mer in FOREST AND STREAM, a0d more particularly in a recent number of that journal, in connection with a determinatio. tu put a stop |o net-fish- ing in Barnegat Bay. I haye been requested to communicate with you on behalf of the Excelsior Fishing Club, located at Huguenot, Staten Island, upon the subject, it being believed that those interested in the protection of game sea fish for sporting purposes should act intelligent- Jy, and, so far a8 may be necessary, in unison, in order that angling with rud and reel shall remain a practical and successful sport, Harly last spring fykes, large and small, and pounds running a halt mhile from land, were set with two and one-half inch meshes, all along the Staten Island shores of Raritan Bay, including Prince’s Bay, and we were informed that many of them were owned by New Jersey fisher- men, who had been drivenfrom that State by hostile legislation. Weak- fish were captured by these nets long before they would take the hook, The fishing season began with us this year about the middle of August, when the undersigned, among others, took several large fish in shore With a rod, two or three of which contained the roe. So that it would * seem that weakfish ru up in our waters as they grow warm, for the purpose of spawning, 4nd that until the spawning season is over they will not bite at & hook, : The damage, therefore, which is done by these nets to the fish pro- duct cannot be estimated; and when in addijlion it is remembered that of the eggs deposited but 2 comparatively small number are hatched, and that of those hatched many are destrayed by thei natural enemies, 314 F Peet it cap easily be seen that-all these destroying agencies combined will soon depupniate the waters. Should net-fishing be abolished? If it cannot be abolished how should it be restricted ? Itis for the purpose of obtaining suzge-tlons and advice ns lo the best mode of obtaining reliel in this respect, and to have the benefit of your “views #8 to the best method of preserving fishing in New York Bay and its vicinity ” that I am desired to correspond with you. Wilh us the fishing has been each season poorer than it was the Beason previous, s0 continuing during the Jost four years. We would like to know what your experience has been in this regard, and, if it is similar to oura, to what youattribute it. If you ean, without trouble, we would like you to inform us what the law of New, Jersey is upon the subject of fishing with hook and line or with nets, ind such oiher mat- ters of -uggestion and of fact as occur to you to mention, We will gladly give you such information as lies in our power to Rive, and to extendto you our ald in the protection and fostering of the honorable and ancient pastime of angling; and we hope that out of the community of interest in which all true sportsmen are equal sharers, there will spring some plan which shall conserve the welfare of the many—the anglers, the hotel keepers, tie wagon men, the tackle deal- ers, the railroad and steamboat people, and all connevted with them directly and indirectly in their business, and protect them against the depredations of a handful of pot-hunters whose labors benefit only them- selves and destroy the fishing without lessening the cost of fish to the consumer. Respectfully, ALBERT H. COCHRAN. ASHLEY House, BARNEGAT INLET, Oct. 31, 1877, Apert E. CodnRran, Esq., New York City: Dear Sir—In reply to yours of the 28th inst., it will afford me great pleasure if any suggestions of mine will further the cause in your waters. ‘The article referred to in yours, from the FOREST AND STREAM, under the heading of ** No More Nets in Barnegat Bay,” gives you an idea of what I am doing. We had a bill passed some three years azo abolishing all fykes and pounds, and (last winter) the setting of gill mets between sunrise and sunset. The latter did not injure the interests of the gill-netters, except in the extra labor of taking up their nets in day-time, as fish will not gull then, except when the water is thick; yet, it interfered wlth our fishing, as our channels in all direc- tions would be filled with gill-nets, Bluefish coming in our bay from the sea, meeting nets in all directions, would back out and pass to sea again, As to the others (fykes and pounds), abolishing them drove away all of your New York pet fishermen, anno doubt (as you justly observe), sent some of ours to your waters. Weakfish enter our bay as early as May to spawn, and can only be taken with nets; we seldom hear of one being taken with the hook. Knowing our bay to be full of them ic May and June (having seen hundreds taken eyecy spring with gill-nets), all spawning Ush, and they being rarely taken with the hook until July, an more frequently in August, is conclusive evidence that they will not take the hook until they baye deposiied their eggs. That they enter the hays for that purpsse is without doubt, and, for every fish taken by net until July, hundreds are destroyed. Net-fishing of all description should be abolished. If you cannot go that far in your State, and wish to protect the weakfish, etop the use of giJl-nets until they bite at the hook; or, better still, make it a heavy penalty to have on the person or in his possession any weakfish before July 15. Ourstriped bass and perch fishing has become almost extinct, owing to the fact that in winter parties at the head of our bay, in haul- ing seines under the ice, in catching tons of large fish, destroy wagon- loads of small fish, from two to three inches in length, which they pull out on the ice in hauling their mete, and leave them te perish. Our sheepshead and bluetishing have been better since the abolition of the pounds. The “Sunrise Bill,” and that prohibiting setting nets before J uly 1, were only passed last winter, consequently we cannot yet see the effect on weakish. The weakflsh taken this summer Tan amall, and scarce at that; we attribute it to the above causes. ' I find that there is nothing like putting our griévances in print, Write up on the subject; send it tothe FOREST AND STREAM. Several of my articles were copied from that journal in our local papers with good effec. Give ‘us Jersey pirates " thunder for passing such laws aud sending our pot-fishermen among you. T fally expect our bill—abolishing all nets of any description—to pass this winter; even owners of nets in the village of Barnegat are in fayor of such a bill. They own yachts, also, and in Bummer make large woges by taking out fishing parties, By figures and the decrease of their business, their interest has been awakened. We expect some opposition at the head of the bay, but force enough will be sent to Trenton to carry the measure through. You may command me at any time, ‘Chati we may succeed, and New York follow suit, is the wish of Yuurs truly, J. W. KINSEY. Tas Waters or OnonpAGA. County Berne RoBBED.— The Syracuse Journal, Noy. 10, has the following : For some time past several gentlemen of Syracuse who are true sons of Izaak Walton have been made aware through per- sonal observations and otherwise, of the terrible slanghter of fish in the waters of Onondaga County, and more recently of the destruction of large numbers of fake trout, by means of devices which are illegal. They have also found that men making claims to respectability aré engaged in the nefarious business, and that some of the game constables actually par- ticipate in the profits. Tt-is known to a certainty that trout are being taken from Skaneateles Lake, and trout said to have been caught in Onondaga Lake are 1n market. They are so Jentiful that the price has fallen from 25 and 80 to 12 cents a ound. It bas been said that trout were being taken from Skaneateles Lake by Seth Green’s men, by direction of the Fish Commissioners, for propagating purposes. This story is utterly false, as will be seen by the following letter to a gen- tleman of this city ; s) Rocuxster, Novy. 7, 1877. \oyours received. None of my men haye taken any fish from any of the inland lakes in this State, neither has any one bad permission, either from myself or the Commissioners, to take them for propagating purposes. Whoever is taking them is doing so at their own risk and for their own use. The waters of the Skaneateles and Onondaga Lakes are well stocked, and if men will fish in them they shculd be made to suifer for it. Yous, Sere GREEN. When the present protective laws were under consideration by the Legislature last winter, mooey which the laws do not provide, and no true sportsman, or company of sportsmen, cient action of some kind must be taken, soon haye been robbed of the last fish, stitions of the good old times, are fortunately less frequent than formerly. miscuous slaughter of every kind of game which forms such a prominent feature of these contests, has deservedly met with the disapprobation of more thoughtful sportsmen. Through the West and Southwest, repeated hunts of this charac- ter cause no sensible diminution of game, we may predict the time when, even there, a protesting voice will be raised against the custom. — setts, the scarcity of game of all kinds should warn clubs against indulging in such slaughter adyerted to in a communi- cation from a Boston correspondent : Eprrork FOREST AND STREAM: men’s Club had a hunting contest to-day. tained by It. 8, Knowles and W. 8. Perry. pally partridge, quail, woodcocks and rabbits. The count for Knowles’ side was 1,145 to 970 for Perry’s party. supper at the Bay State House to-morrow evening, the losing side foot- lng the bill. organized battue is of a common occurrence, and everything counts? Sportsmen’s c.ub, forsooth! I think the quotation should be changed to “An honest sportsman is the noblest work of God.” These ‘‘ side hunts ” have been a curse to New England for more years than I can number, and haye become as disrepntable as thrown" horse races, to say nothing of the game killed out of season; and the slaughter of those in season in such quantities at one time as to be of no benefit to any one. ‘The game dealers in our markets about this season, and up to past the holidays, find ready sale for ‘‘high” game of all kinds to the above gentry, for barrels aud barrels are purchased to go into the counts of sides. ing of the gentlemen of Wheeling, W. Va., was held, the object being to form an association for the protection of game, and a committee was appointed to report a plan by which the fish and game laws of the State could he enforced, and such amendments be secured as would serve the purposes of the present acts. this topic, and we quote its excellent comments on this inter- esting subject: one is specially interested in, or responsible for, their obsery- ance. ‘True, this is the case with a majority of the laws enacted, the only interest in seeing them carried out being the general desire entértained by good citizens to have civil authority respected, and the responsibility,of haying all properly constituted laws enforced, resting equally upon grand jurors and other officers of State. of practice, the fish and game laws of this State are practically nullities. We donot remember to have seen in any record of any of our courts a mention of any prosecution for their violation; and yet we know that such violations are frequent and flagrant, violations; that the supply of game and fish in this State is the Journal stated very dis- tinetly that they would never accomplish the object desired in the matter of affording protection to fish, for the reason that no provision is made for the encouragement of their enforce- ment. The detection of fish robbers and discovery of sufficient evidence for their conviction involves the expenditure of care to expend their own funds for such a purpose for the benefit of the sportsmen drones, who i ither pay nor work. It is clear that prompt and efli- went cotton of & else our waters will FOREST AND STREAM. | ; . Hoxtine Coxrests.—‘' Side hunts,” with sundry otherin-| Canapa, Nov 16.--Canadian sportsmen and the av yery generally complain of the wanton and wholesa tion of deer in the townships of Beauce and Compton Canada. Pot-hunters from Maine cross over the Jj and shoot without license, and it is quite possible some precautions are not taken, the deer will be exte There is talk of sending a special force to rout out the ¢ dators, In many of the longer settled States, the pro- ————+__4-—____§_<_— : A | Certainly in such a State as Massachu- OUR WASHINGTON Ss : PARTRIDGE SHOOTING IN LOWER MARYLAND —DUCKING O§ — PATUXENT—JAOKSNIPE HAUNTS IN “THAT LOOALITS—y Boston, Noy. 14, 1877. THEY ARE NOT SHOT IN AUTUMN, ETO., ETO. ¥ I inclose an item clipped from to-day’s Boston Herald, to wit: Worcester, Mass., Nov. 18.—The members of the Worcester Sports- Sides were chosen, cap- The game shot was princi- [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. | Wasuineron, D. C., Nov. 17, 1897 The Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries probably affird good sport to those fond of aquatic shooting as can We Thy anywhere on the Atlantic coast. The wild fowl whi quent these waters, both in variety and numbers, exce found in any other section, and from the first of Ne it until late in the spring, there is always good shooling, a it is not the abundance of ducksand geese alone whieh malt this locality so attractive to the sportsman, The surraj i country is filled with partridges (Oriyw virginianua) Mi grouse (Umbellus bunaxsa), jacksnipe (Gallinago wil ortolan (Porzana carolina), reed bird ( Dolychonya oye and other varieties in season too numerous to mention, | there is no time of the year, except spring and sin when the birds are breeding, that the sportsman can his pleasure here, In a recent letter I described at length the ortolan bird shooting on the marshes of the Patuxent, near ham, Prince George County, Md., and in this one [| interest the many readers of Forusr anv Srkeam will thing about the partridge and duck shooting in that lt which seems to have been an attractive place for spor many years ago. Inarecent conversation with a genilen —now seventy-five years of age—and for the greater pil his hfe a resident of this section, L spoke of the pi shooting there being goed, and by that I meant it was matter for a fair shot to bag from twenty to thirty } day. This gentleman, who had been an ardent spor his younger days, assured me that in that locality years ago the partridges were so plentiful that he, in @ with a friend, killed a two-bushels bag full in two days sho ing. To use his own words, ‘‘They were as plentiful as bla birds.” yery field there of any extent had a dozen OF mp coveysinit. Of course they are not so plentiful now, thot Mr. Maccubbin, who keeps the very comfortable hotelinil village, informed mea few days ago when I.was there, ill the fall of 1870 he found fourteen coveys in a single mi), field of about 200 acres. There has been a great inert) the destruction of birds during the past thirty years count of the larger number of persons engaged in if, § pleasure and others for profil, Besides, the constant dj ance of them on their feeding grounds scatters them greater extent of territory and causes them to forsal favorite haunts. The *‘ Bald Eagle” plantation, which fronts immi on the Patuxent, a short distance below Nottingham, over a thousand acres, much of it in stubble fields, af excellent feeding grounds for the birds. The coy farm, which they seek when disturbed by the sporlsnii not at all difficult to penetrate, consisting of brier pald thickets along branches and ravines, in which «a well-lol dog can easily find the birds, Just across the river i @ile County and in Anne Arundel County, a short distangeal and opposite to the village, are numerous stubble Mlle) affording good breeding grounds for the birds, ani quently attractive places for sportsmen. The visitors will have we game Can we wonder at the small bags of the trué sportsman when an * All is fair, etc.’’ 8. Wueerixe, W. YA.—In the first week of this month a meet- The Hvening Standard, of Wheeling, devotes a column to } t The difficulty with the present statutes seems to be that no But as a matter The reason may be partly found in a belief that prevails among some people, that no harm can come of such inexhaustible, and that ; ot-hunters and midnight seiners may be permitted to ply their vocation at all seasons, without fear of any serious or lasting injury. That this belief is erroneous, nobody who has given any careful attention to the depletion of many of our fish streams and the gradual destruction of accessible hunting ground through continual and murderous shooting at all seasons, needs to be informed; but there are a large class of people who never give the subject any care- ful consideration, and are indifferent as to an inevitable result which they do not appear to fully realize, * * * We earnestly advise that the sportsmen of other counties of the State follow the example set them by their brethren in this county and organize for the purposes indicated. Such agsociations have proved of incalculable advantage in other States, and if we are to derive any benefit from the efforts put forth by past legislatures to improve and keep up our own fish and game supply, it must come through similar co-operation on the part of those most interested with the civil authorities. Lanp-Lockrp Satmon,—Dr. John. P. Ordway, President of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association, has caused warrants to be served on John Bacon, M, A. Snell, Henry Snow and Levi Perkins for each having in possession one land-locked salmon. All pleaded guilty and were fined #10 cach without costs, it being their first offence. Our Fish Commissioners haye,at a large expense,stocked our own waters with these fish, and the above associalion proposes to see that all violators of the law are punished, The close timeis from the first of October in each year io the following first of April, These fish came from Ellsworth, Me., where the close time is similar to our own, and had, by the large gushes in their sides, been evidently speared on their spawning beds,—Boston Jour- nal, Nov. 10. y Vionattyg THz Gaae LAws ry New Jerssy.—In October last, Charles Collins was arrested in Camden, having in his possession five rabbits, which 1t was alleged he held in yiola- tion of the game laws of New Jersey, which do not permit the killing of that kind of game until the first of November. Mr. Collins was arraigned before the Mayor, and his hearing was postponed in order to allow him to bring evidence to show, as he alleged, that he had killed them in Maryland, where the game laws did not probibit shooting them at the time of the killing, Mr. Collins giving security for his appearance, Mayor Ayres gave hima hearing in the case, and, as the defendaut did not show lawful possession of the rabbits, he ordered a fine of five dollars for each rabbit, as the law provides, making an aggregate of twenty-five dollars and costs. Mr. Collins thereupon appealed to the Quarter Sersions, giving bonds for the penalty, in case the decision is ag init him there. Peter Roulette, of Da Costa, Atlantic County, was fined by the West Jersey Protective Society $15 and costs for shooting quail out of season, The complaint wasmade some time ago- Mr. Maceutiit | ing popular with all his neighbors, they accord to higg ' the privilege of shooting on their farms, knowing, as iby! that they are gentlemen who shoot for sport only, ii | for market ; besides, the farmers there have no fear @ poultry being molested or other depredations being mitted, as such an act would receive its merited conflenl . }| ‘ ‘6 \. i . tion not only from Maccubbin, but others in that residents a8 well as visitors, and the offender wouldt a welcome guest at that place afterward. The farmer section whom I have met are intelligent and courted there is none of that selfishness among them which pp gentlemen from enjoying himself on their fields. T partridge shooting in this section affords such dé sport it is fully equalled by the DUCK SHOOTING to be found on the Patuxent, from the mouth of thet Hill’s Landing, a distance of sixty or seventy miles. the greatest features of the pleasure here is the enjay both partridge and duck shooting without any great ing consequences. The sportsman stopping at Nol can arise about daybreak, walk a couple of hundred the river, where he will find his boat and man to padi ready, Maccubbin always having experienced boatt ployed to convey his guests to the most desirable! grounds, and. such places are plentiful all along the run of fifteen minutes either up or down stream bf sportsman to some feeding point for the ducks in oil numerous creeks winding through the marshes. 41 and ‘ Waunk-a-pins” (a local name-applied to at | —We are informed on very reliable authority that contra- ventions of the Connecticut game laws ate becoming more and more frequent, Quail and woodcock have been shot all this year out of season; and what is worse, the provision deal- ers seem to invite pot-huuters to commit these outrages on the laws, : | | | _ FOREST AND STREAM. plant of fhe water-lily family) furnish a natural blind into which the boat; is hauled, and for an hour or more the ducks fly over to and from their favorite haunts in great numbers, Within easy shot. By half-past seven o'clock, after haying brought down a respectable number of them, the sportsman ean return to the hotel, where he will find an excellent break- fast: awaiting him, and, with an appetite sharpened by the bracing atmosphere of a frosty morning, he can do full jus- fice to it. After breakfast he can hunt the neighboring fields in which the birds are then feeding, and have his own good time among them until noon, and again repair to the hotel for dinner, In the afternoon he ean resume his sport in the field, or seek the ducking points again, as they fly in the evening as well as morning, and haye more good birding before sun- down :—and here I may mention that Maccubbin is well sup— plied with decoys for the uge of his guests. The big ducking guns are unknown on the Patuxent, and consequently the ducks are not frightened off as in many other localities where such guns are used, The most desirable season for duck shooting extends from about the 20th of November to the 10th of December, as they are generally plentiful between those dates, though several varieties. remain in that river all winter. Maillard (Arras boschdés), black duck (Arvas obscura), known there as black mallard, green wing teal (Querquedula caralinensts), blue wing teal (Querguedula discors), bald pate (Mareea americana), and sprig tail (Dajila acuta) are the most numerous, and their favorite food is said to be berries or seed of an aquatic plant which grows extensively in the Patuxent, known in that locality as ‘*Tuck-a-hoe,” an erroneots name, no doubt, as the Tuck-a-hoe, sometimes called Indian bread, isa bulbous plant, growing beneath the surface of the earth, The berries or seed produced by this plant in the Patuxent are about the size of a pea, and after the heavy frosts they drop from the stem, and the water in every direction is covered with them. If is said that they add tu the Havor of the ducks feeding upon them, and the great abundance of such food which they procure soon fattens them, and makes them very palatable. The blue wing teal and bald pates leave the river for a more southern latitude at the approach of cold weather, generally by the middle of December, but the green wing teal, mallard, black duck, and sprig tails remain aJl the winter, as there are numerous splingy places around the creeks and marshes which are never frozen, and in such places they find abandance of food. There is but little wild celery in the immediate vicinity of Notting- ham, and consequently no canvas-backs or red heads are found there, arly in the season there are sume few; but they soon devour all the ceiery in that section, and go further down the river neat Hunting Oreek, about thirty miles below, where they find an ahundanee of it, and are plentiful there, Jack's Bay, just below this creek, is one of the favorite feeding places for these dueks, and many are killed there in November anti December, Geese and swans are al:o plentiful nearthe mouth of the river, but they often ascend the stream up to and above Nottingham. These fowl, however, seem to prefer large sheets of water, and on account of the stream being narrow near the village they do not tarry in that vicinity long. JAOKSNIPE shooting in the spring on the marshes and meadows around Nottingham equals that of any other section of the country. Sometimes if the weather be favorable for them they are found inimmense numbers, and afford glorious shooting. In the spring of 1870 they were so plentiful that Mr. Maccubbin, in company with a gentleman from Baltimore stopping with him, killed 481 in fiye days. Just opposite to the village are many acres of low land, covered with reeds and grass, bnt over which the tide never rises unless there is a continued northeast storm. About February the vegetation upon these lands being thoroughly dried by the cold weather of winter, is burned, and the heat produced thereby brings the worms to the surface, making first-class feeding-grounds for the snipe; besides the destruction of the vegetation puts the land in favorable condition for hunting over it. Maccubbin, who is a close observer of thehabits of all birds, says he has fre- quently watched the snipe feeding among tussocks left on these grounds after the burning. They insert their bill to its base in the soft earth, and wabble it about a few seconds, as if feeling for the worm, but, suddenly withdrawing, turn their head sideways and peep into the opening. Soon they observe the worm, and quick as lightning make a diye and take him from the hole. At first he was under the impression that the bird kept boring for the worm until one was found, ‘but upon taking a little stick and making a hole in’the earth, he ob- served that a worm soon came into it, and thus he became satisfied that the bird first made the hole with his bill, and then waited the appearance of the worm which he gobbled up. The snipe shooting there in the fall, when the birds are re- turning South from their breeding grounds, would be just as food as in spring; were it not for the fact that the marshes which they frequent upon their return are covered with a dense growth of grass and reeds, in many places five and six feet high, and almost impenetrable for either the sportsman or his dogs. The snipe marshes, as above mentioned, are much higher than those upon which Ortolan and Reed birds are found, and are seldom covered by the tide. The vegetation upon them cannot be burnt before the return of the snipe in the fall on account of it being green, but the frosts of winter take all life out of it, and in spring the fire soon destroys the whole of it, ‘There are places in these marshes, however, known as ‘‘ hog wallows,” sometimes covering a space of an acre or two, and if the sportsman can find such places in the fall he is sure to bag some snipe, The hogs from the sur- rounding country are allowed to run at large during the sum mer, and they often select spots on these marshes to wallow, where they beat down the vegetation, and here the snipe are found in fail; but it is absolutely impossible to hunt the marsh at that season as can be done in spring. hk. . Be ———————_ The Rifle. —o—— MaAssAcnuserrs— Worcester —The rifle team of the Sports- men’s Club attempted again to shoot for the badge offered by Mr, Nathan Washburn.on the 15th, The wind was bad all day, and upset the target at the end of the fourteenth round at 900 yards. A full score was shot at 800 yards, as follows: G. B. Holden, 72; Capt. Smith, 70 ; 8. Clark, 67; F. Wesson, 63; A. L. Rice, 61; G. J. Rugg, 56, At 908 yards 14 rounds were fired, the score closing as follows: G. B. Holden, 60; A. L. Rice, 58; Capt. Smith, 57; G. J. Rugg, 53; F. Wesson, 51; 8, Clark, 45. The match is to be shot over again on Wednesday next. A novel matcn, and one which will create considerable interest, is also an- nounced for this week; The announcement comes from Portland, Me., thet Mr. L. QO, Daniels, of that city, and Hon. Wm. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), will shoot a match here on that day for $100 aside. The latter has a national repu- tation as a erack shot, and such a match will doubtless at- tracf quite a concourse of local experts. Connectiour Riete Assoora tron. — Willowbrook, Semi-monthly target shoot for mid-range badze. rain and sleet: Nov. 10.— High wind, William Parker, New Britain... 50 HP King, New Britain..... vaee 46 Wallace Gunn, Bridgeport,..-. 49 Fred Wessel, New Britain...... 45 © O Case, New Britein........-. 48 WH Binns, Hartford.....-..... 44 Dr H B Woodward, Middletown 47 FT Studley, Hartford.......... Noo, 17.—Competition for champion mid-range badge for 1877. The wind yery light and shghtly changing; 500 yards range: HE. Woodward, Middletown..,..:.-..+5 5 5 45 56.6 5 5 5 5—49 J R Hawley, Uartford,.~.+e+++-s - 6 5 6 5 5 4 & 5 5 5—49 C O Case, New Britain......-.-- - 6 6 56 5 § 56 & 4+ 6 54 H P King, New Britain....- § 56 5 5 5 5 6 4 6 5—49 W Gunn, Bridgeport..-.,- 65555 5 5 5 4 5—49 WN Washburn, Hartford. 456 565 6 56 4 6 648 8 A Hubbard, Hartford, . 6 64565 & 6 4 5 548 G W Yale, Hartford,... 555 6 5 4 6 4 5 548 W Parker, New Britain 5456 55 5 6 & 448 WT Studley, Hartford... 6 45 4445 5 4 d—45 D H Edwards, Hartford....... Pek A Se tal) 46 5 6 §5—44 Total 526 out of a possible 550. Best average shooting ever done at this range. The first nine orly 13 points below the possible 450. Average of the eleven is 95.63; of first nine, 97.11; of five leading scores, 98. Gen. Hawley’s score was shot for practice and not incom- petition for the badge. QurxnipAc Ranér.—New Haven Rifle Association, on No- vember 29th, Thanksgiving Day, some three matches will be shot. There are no end of prizes, and a general good time may be expected. Creepmoor, ov. 14.—Weather was fine, and there was a good attendance. The second competition for the Skirmish- ers Badge was in order, for which there were fourteen en- tries. The match was open to members of the National Rifle Association and to members of the National Guard of any State in uniform. Weapon, the military rifle issued to the regular army or navy, or to the National Guard of any State ; distances from 200 to 500 yards; the badge to be- come the property of the person winning it three times, not } necessarily consecutively. Nothing equalizes chances so i imuch as this skirmishers’ mateh. Riflemen of distinguished ; merit sometimes make yery poor scoring in this particular school of practice. Hlevations must be caught exactly at the moment, and a man in rapid motion is oftentimes shaky when he shoots, An improvement in this skirmishing match is quite manifest, and no doubt next season there will be many new men who will try their hand at it. We give the leading scores: Advance. Retreat, Total. JRMIEA ROSS... ise se wee wees rene eeaeee ne 21 16 BT Capt C BE Truslow ....-.c2se+eeseseeeeeee 16 15 81 GE Merchant...,........ dur aleis Sarectee One 12 1T 29 A B Van Hensel ......-.0ececeenseeeee nd 9 20 29 TS EE has eee ee ts bcos yet 11 17 28 SPUUIMS MRCIGGs nope deesscee cose eosneess & 18 QT PENMGMOLY OW cose sete s ne ae gia ida\nee ak: 12 ‘26 WM Farrow... ci cciscscc tens eens eeenserl 14 24 Captid’ LE Rice. ....-2 ce snenes meee 11 1 - GC H Bagle.... 2.000 ssessescssnnece is 19 OB OMAN Jeans .tssseced asuees recta 13 17 Tt will be found on examining this table that better shooting was done on the retreat than in the advance. It | will be worth while to find out whether this is the result of an accident or has a cause. Foilowing the Skirmishers’ Match came the riinning-deer competition, the prize bemg a Winchester repeating rifle. We have before described this moving target. It is sufficient to state that the deer is about the size of life, made of iron, and runs head on. It slides on a track and makes about ninety feet in some five seconds. The trouble so far among the competitors has been that in using magazine guns single-loading guns have been handi- capped. To remedy this, Col. Wingate bas determined to allow but one shotat eachrun. Four runs are allowed to each competitor at a distance of 100 yards, without restriction as to the entries a shooter may make. The entries were 36. Mr George Waterman made 10 out of a possible 20. If Mr. Waterman wins again he will-claim the prize. Mr. Farrow’s score was 9, Mr. CG. H. Eagle’s score 8. Though we rarely give scores other than those in regular matches, it is worth while to make some record of a very extraordinary line of shots, made by Mr. Thomas Lamb, Jr., on the 14th—at 900 yards the very wonderful feat of scoring witty bull’s-eyes was made by Mr. Lamb, Inquiry as to the character of the ammunition shows that Mr. Lamb used 103 grains of pow- der, with a Remington-pointed bullet. This score is among the most wonderful yet made, Of course Mr. Lamb is a leading rifleman, having been on the reserve of the Ameri— can team of 1877, The Seventh Regiment Rifle Olub shot for ‘the rifles” on the same day, Capt. J. lL. Price making 30 out of 85 at 200 yards ; Mr. Engle was second with 28. Nov. 17.—Saturday being the last day of the season, the atiendance was large. The weather was pleasant, and there was hardly any wind. The first match contested for was the Turf, Field and Farm badge, at 2r.™, There were 32 en- tries, and the conditions and scores were as follows: Open to all members of the National Association, excepting the win- ners of the two previous badges of this title; distance, 200 yards ; position, stan ding; two sighting and ten scoring shots WeMe Parvo vevecvevyrrews versescsmecsoce 5 CHE DOH. sities ew esas aii 4 AVatehaod a ered eto teat ee ae oeord: TD ISBT Ronan wipe te 'sieeieg peloton wang ov AD AUIGGTSOD s cesaades a¥t ese asstiiidensininn 2 FAW: GOMVIAV Es etctstaes doerensieeeeste 6 4 5 nite ween J BR GrolkMad, yess eceeceece W GO Reddy.....scsa. $$ Leach.,... : C Dewing.. GL Morse..... 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(MR t)8 854g 4s $5 Leren_....... re re Ape oie SE ee ep bo G L Morse....... = B34 48 4 0 4 8 3 22309 A Anderson... 333 2442 8 2 4-430 CET Yen on. as 8 0 4 4 8 8 8 2 2 dG GF Merchant, 443 35 4 3 0 4 0-98 J B Holland. 2443 442 0 0 4—97 P McMorrow 3439 00 4 4 4 325% FY L Bames 34025 3 8 4 29 0—6 GA Reed... 3403 0 8 4 8 9 395 The Seventh Regiment Rifle Club shot for a Remington special military rifle, which was won by Capt. J. L. Price for the third time upon the score of 46, and he thereby be- comes the owner. A gold badge was shot for by the Irish-American Club which was won by Dr. M. M. Maltby. The scores were as follows, the highest attainable number being 100 points: Dr M M Maltby.......-..........86 CaptS F Kneelund.,............ 61 ia Did IAL ade bt sey eves selene: 74 Major J'T Pry€r..... sce cc ae eee 4d Licut P Farrelly............ 1.74 Corp Cavanagn .....2..-.....-, ~ 36 Capt. Kneeland, in practice, made the score of 43 out of possible 45 at 500 yards distance, with a Sharps new model, Syracuse, Nov.14,—The last shoot of the Amateur Rifle Glab was for a prize presented by Maj. Henry Fulton of the Ameyi- ean team. ‘The winner was Dr. C. H. Rider, be winning in each of the three matches. The following is the score: ? 200 yards. 300 yards. W S Smith, Jr.....343854293443-95 444445433 3 39-43 BE Angeving.......338333844 45 3-8) 44543338 4 4 33772 C Buckley.......384444344 4 4—38 22043 4 8 465 4-32-70 C H Rider..,. ..,. 545444444449 44444445 5 5—43-65 S A Servis........4545453444 $2 4444455444 49 54 Morsempre Ranex, Nov. 16.-—-The seventh competition for the Hodgman trophy resulted in the finest score ever made a the 500-yard range. Mr. Dusenberry having made 116 out of 120, and having the unparalleled run of 11 cartons in succes- sion, The scores are as follows; Creedmoor connate Dusenberry ~66566666666666565665—-116 i100 Varrow..- 5556654555656 656665 5-107 99 Ward,. 56635665666445465 65 5-104 05 Quinn. 5565656566564 645445 5-102 96 Hisher... »4654656655566466555 4 3-101 Qa Langram,.......- 45545555656666545555 3— 99 G5 Mr. D usenberry used a Sharps’ rine, HRditor Forest and Stream—t read, in your paper of Nov. 15, of a wonderful score made by a lady in New Orleans with a Remington rifle at 500 yards, a @ rest, as follows: 88 out of 90, carton count. The score made by Mr. Charles Dusenberry, Jr., at Morsemore, 500 yards, without a rest (that is, any posilion within the Creedmoor rules), carton target, was for the seventh competition of the ‘* Hodgman ” trophy—116 out of 120, carton count, or 109 out of 100 Oreedmoor count, Suarrs’ Crerpmoor, ° —At the last meeting of the Cincinnati Amateur Rifle Club the following gentlemen were elected: Geo. Twachtmann President ; W. E. Limberg, Secretary, They will have a ae on Thanksgiving Day at their fine range at Groesbeclk hio. é Zurrter’s Gartery, ov. 15.—The first competition for a gold medal, presented by Sergt. M. B. Ensel to Co. G Seventy-tirst Regiment, N. G. 8S. N. Y., was shot for at et. tler’s Rifle Gallery, 207 Bowery. . The rules were the same as those governing the military matches at Creedmoor : 10 shots off-hand, with the following srore ; possible 50: ’ SergtiAlex Steele..... fen eA ce +l Capt A L Webber.......0.0000035 Corp H Demmmler. .........-..---- Private H Tarrsil 4b Private GT AdGIS( 1... + vercer e.38 a 39 Drummer A W Cochran........-..35 make 5 Next shoot wlll take place Nov, 22. Conur’s GatLery.—A match of rapidity and accuracy held on the 19th at Mr, Conlin’s allots: blaat Tolshent one minute and a half, loading and firing, best score to win Dr. Dudley scored 74 in a possible 100, winning the sold badge, Mr. P. Lorillard, Jr., making second score, Dr. Dude ley secured the badge, having won it three times. 316 FOREST “AND STREAM, —— Se ica ONTNN.-.--..-.-. ANE Zerrier’s GAruery.—The following scores were made at | first step to be taken in the matter is to be gutte sure that our Zettler’s Gallery on Noy. 18. Possible 50; Creedmoor target reduced. P Kleisrath, .....<.-.00----0-ee- 48 DG Beats .... cee cer pect eceetees 44 A EB Moore........- ee s2n-4% DEL BeCKWith........een ys veweneed CG Zetiler........ Laeeeknecesgen 47 GA Schurmen....+.-...--+410 9-43 BOD RiGes «.-. csp sce annes nee Ae DM Dorrlets . 022i) 2. sass conunsscdll MOB Hngel....cc-eneseeceeee ess 4B G Retry cic cecee reece cece specie en al B Ze@tthor. iP. c reece ee cere teen AO W Weigandt....... (deed saectnes ee 0 Diatihy 5. ap ansee news Seeiiee- 44 KR Znumeromian.......... Raees pes 0 P Feuning ..... css cocenecneesee dt G COMMOP, .. es secre yee ee erence A Zertner Rircg Cxrop.—Annual election of officers of the Zettler Rifle Club, held Nov. 13, 1877, at 207 Bowery. The following named*gentlemen were elected : President, M. L, Riggs; Vice-president, M. B. Engel; Treasurer, C. G. Zettler ; Secretary, G. A. Schurman ; Captain, B, Zettler, Finance Committee—W, M. Farrow, G. Connor, J. Dutil. Bujfalo—Crossley’s Gallery.—The following fine scores were made on the 14th: L P Rirchunger....¢-+---++s++= aaeiecee ow F Perkibs..-5..,-.----5.-.-5 aasreseasyy ere The first score won. 4 4 mo 5 4 4 3.5 5 Sourn CaroLinaA—Oolumbia, ov. 16.—The State Fair held here anoually brings a very large number of visitors, but this year an extra afitraction was offered in the way of a prize drill and prize rifle match, open to the United States ; and the whole of our little State, and representatives from Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, were also present. The prize drills came off yesterday. First prize, $400, open to any militia company in the United Stales, was won by the Governor's Guards, of Columbia, 8. C. Second prize, $100, open to auy company in the State, was also carried off in splendid style by the same company. Rifle match, open to the State militia, was participated in by several teams from diffurent parts of the States. Range, 200 yards; Creedmoor target; army rifles, six-pound pull, open sight ; off-hand ; teams of six men, in full uniform of company, to be al- luwed one sizhting shot and five regular shots. The shoot- ing was poor, with a few exceptions, the Charleston team sweeping everything. Below I give the four best scores out of possible 150 : German Fusilecrs, of Charleston, SGissigyete sense Sumter Guards, > oT Richmond Hussars, Augusta, Ga Carvllua Rifle battalicn, of Charlesion 5 C...--- ee RAO ORE: ay The best individual scores were mad@ by Messrs. Williams and Jopp of the German Fusileers, both making, on first round, 23 out of possible 25. On shooting off the tie Wil- liams*made a bull’s-eye and Joppacentre. The Sumter Guard team deserve a great deal of credit, as they were the youngest team on the greund, and have been practicing but a short time, YENO'TS. esi oe aims 109 Bae wi) Sap AccIpEN? TO A Marker at West ALbany.—The Troy Times of the 15th gives the following account ofa fatal accident at the range in West Albany: ‘** A number af gentlemen, among whom were Drs, Haskins and Lansing, proceeded to West, Albany for the purpose of enjoying a half-day’s long-range practice. All of the marksmen lay in a recumbent position, the result of each shot being signaled by Clapper. In due time Dr. Lansing’s turn arrived. Taking long and earetul aim, the physician fired. The party wailed several minutes for the ‘marker’s’ signal, but none was made. iA glass was then brought to bear npon Clapper, and he was found to have fallen from his upright position, The party hastened in alarm to where he lay, and found him dead. An examination was made by the physicians, and it was ascertained that Dr, Lansing’s bullet had passed directly through the poor man’s heart, pro- ducing, it is supposed, instantaneous death. Clapper’s father was a wilness tv the shooting, and saw his son fall. ‘As to Dr, Lansing’s proficiency with the rifle, the Argus says. ‘Dr. Lansing was regarded as one of the best marks— men in the city, and his profiviency had almost passed into a proverb, he being calied, among his associates, ‘‘ Old Re- liable’? .There was no negligence on the part of any one, and the family of the deceased exonerate Dr. Lansing from blame,” —Leading riflemen in England are still contributing most interesting letters to the Volunteer Service Gazette, in regard to their defeat in the United States. Mr. Herbert P. Miller, a portion of whose communication we published some time ago, has another excellent letter. We regret our inability to give it in extenso. Mr. Miller begins as follows : T fear the majority of your correspondents haye so far mis- understood me that they imagine I attribute the late American defeat wholly to an inferiority in the British rifles, but, in fact, 1 merely suggested the probability that they might be defective as compared with the American arms; and, to my mind, nothing has yet transpired to shake that ‘* probability. Major Young states in his last letter that ‘‘some of the British team have supplied themselves with American rifles ;” that looks as though some of them, at least, thought there might be a superiorily in the American weapons. From the first, every impurtial mind must have felt that the English team, man for Man, was guile equal to anything that Americans could bring against them, and that if they failed it must be due to the rifle, the system, or to both, and this premise has been verified. In spite, however, of all equalization, natural weaknesses will no doubt assert themselves. This brings us to the point I have been trying to enforce all along—namely, that if our team again fails if, shall be from natural weakness, and not from any defect in rifle or system, . + = + = Tt should be remembered that superiority, after all, is but a matter of contrast. 1 is not enough bo show that our Rigby and Metford muzzle-Joaders are splendid arms, which they undoubtedly are; but the point is, are they in all respects equal to the American breech-loaders? Jf Major Young will pay as much attention to a good American breech-loader as he has done to the Metford, and- if he then declares the Metford to be best I shall be ready to accept his conclusion ; but un- Jess he does this his experience is worth but little asa com parison of rifles, ‘-The competitor who has just made all Huil’s-cyes wilh his Snider, experiences a feeling almost of comempt as he passes the small-vore mao who has failed to do equally well.” Why is this? Because he understands the Snider, bui Enows nothing about the gmall-bore, and so he deludes biméelf that the Snider must be the best. In our love for what we have, is it not possible that we may be de- Juding ourselves about the quality of the American rifles? At any rate the point is sufficiently important to call for a competitive trial before some such tribunal as suggested in my letter to you to you of October 24, Olearly, the very 7 “we know how to combine to heat a stranger. team is armed with the very best rifle that can be got. In a former issue we assured Mr. Miller that he was in the tight direction, and we believe, as perhaps does this gentle- man, that itis more a matter of rifles than drill. The con- clusion of Mr, Miiler’s letter is manly in the extreme: It appears the American N. hk. A. has declined to alter the conditions of the Centennial Trophy contest, so as to exclude any British teams but the one selected by our N, R. A, After all, this is hardly a question for the Americans, but rather one for ourselyes. They, no doubt, wish to avoid treading on the dangerous ground of a private quarrel. Although the in- vitation to shoot in the contest was, apparently, given to the three kingdoms, the promoters left us at liberty to decide whether we should come singly or collectively. Ireland, Scotland, England, have each been beaten individually. 1, then, there ever was another occasion for our firmly uniting for a common purpose, surely now is the time. . Let us show, like the man aud his wife, that if we quarrel among ourselves, j ( Some riflemen of the sister kingdom seem to object to the term ‘* Huglish,” ‘‘ British,” ete. ; then let the next team be sent out under the style and title of the ‘Combination Team.” Porn y part I do not care a single pin what we are called so long as we win the match. ' a —The prizes wou by the Twentieth Battalion team at Glendrake this fall are on exhibition in the show window of Winter's book store, on John’s street, Kingston, They are two groups of bronze representing the personal combat of the Duke of Richmond and Richard Ill at Busworth, and the combat of James Fitz James with Roderic Dhu. < —__—_—_——_>+ For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, THE RIFLE ON RUNNING DEER. EY 1, 8, VAN DYEE, No. I. In nearly all countries where large game is at all shy, or is much hunted, the greater number of chances to kill will be on the run, Of the many thousands who areincreasing the ranks of votaries of the rifie mavy will doubtless be anxious this coming full and winter to try their skill in the field. And many of those who figure most successfully at Creedmoor and the galleries will be greatly astonished to find how little their skill at the target, even when combined with extraordinary skill- with the shot-gun, will at first avail them in the field on moving geme, Shooting on the run with the rifie is an art that every thorough sports- man should by all means learn. In many places itis absolutely indis pensable to any sort of success. And even wliere it is not, the satisfac- tion of overhauling a bounding deer with a single ball is so i-tense that good running shooting on game casts even the best of shot-gun shooting far in the shade. The number of successful running shots, even among good hunters, is surprisingly sma'!l. I know several men who have killed over 500. deer, who dd not hesitate to admit that they never have even scratched hairon onerunniag. I know many good hunters who never even at- tempt it, Upon tuis important subject aluiost all sporting books are re- markably silent. From hunters who can shoot well on the run jittie or nothing is to be obtained im the way of information. Some of them cannot analyse the process; while others, especially those of the real old, or ‘' Leatherstocking,” type, are prolific only of winks and shrugs, suggestive either of some mysterious gift which nature has bestowed upon them alone, or else of some maryelous secret too precious to be even breathed to common mortality. . That it is a difficult art to acquire cannot be denied. But the diMculty lies principally in the fact that a person almost invariably commits cer- tain blunders which are always fatal to success, And these he will rarely discover, or even suspect, until he hag wasted a large number of splendid chances and been dozens of times mortified far past the swear- ing point by seeing deer skip unharmed awey almost within buck shot range. As an illustration of this might cite the case of Col. Gilder- sleeve on his first performance Jast spring on the Creedmoor running deer target. Here was one of the inost noted riflemen in the country, and, asl understand, a good shot with the shot-gun, making ouly one bit out of thirteen shots.. And this on the easiest kind of shooting, with nothing to excite him, at a Known distance and with the motion of the deer und all other conditions uniform. And yet this was nothing what- ever to be ashamed of, but only what hundreds of as good off-hand short-range shots as he haye done in the field to a far greater extent. I freely admit that I have done even worse. I purpose, in as brief a manber as possible, to point out these errors -and put the lover of the rifle, who wants to try the noblest and most exciting of all hunting, ina position where he will be as well qualified to go ahead asif he had lost a hundred or more deer in working out this information for himself. Of course nothing can entirely supply the place of practice. But I know of no case in which directions will not go far toward doing so. Becauseif left to yourself you will almost cer- tainly fall into errors which you may easily avoid if forewarned, Supposing you to be # good off-hand shot on standing game, Which is an indispensable pre-requisite, let us £0 to the field and try a deer ruo- ning, ‘The deeris the hardest of ali large game to hit (other things peing equal of course), and if you can learn to hit him well everything else of his size will be easy. For the best work you must hive a moderately coarse front sight that ig easily caught and held by the eye. Ivory is, except on snow, the best of all for thiz, though in most lights either brags or silver ure very good, Cut off those ‘}horns” or sides from your back sight, filing it down until! you can clearly see the whole body of a dog over either side when the front sight is held from one to six, or eight feet ahead of him ata hundred yards, Fiie it with a forward slope lo the top edge to pre- vent the reflection of the sun,and blacken or rust it with iodine, or acid, The advautage of this L will mention hereafter, though is Will soon be evident to you. The first mistake you Will be apt to make when a deer jumps (es5- pecially if used to wing shooting with the shot-gun) will be to forget your sights, catch a shot-gun aim and blaze away- Therefore bear con- stantly in mind that you have a rifle and nota shot-2un in your hand, and think of it first thing when he springs. After a while you will have no trouble to recollect it, There are five principal ways in which running shots will present themselves, and all others are only variations of these, 1. A broadside. 2, A canter, or lope broadside. 3, The same, straightaway. 4. The same, ‘“qnartering,’’ OF at an acu’e angle to the line of fire. 5. Broud- side, straightaway or quarteriog, with high springs more or less irreg- ular both in height and length. - The first of these is the easiest; put still you must do 0 careless work, for itis wonderfully easy to miss even this shot. : Let us suppose a Jeer ona trot at riglit angles to the line of fire and distant about 75 yards, A deer seldom takes this gave and rarely holds it) for more eee g few yards, but it will be fhe best to begin on, Now be carefal, don't pein a hurry, recollect there ig plenty of time, and that haste will be al- qnost certain to make you miss him.. First throw your rifle ahead of him tolerably low, and catch as full, clear and distigetia view of hoth | your sights as you would in a target prize match, and be sure you don'® lose it, Make the sights the first thing in order of importance; next get your eye on the deer. Of course this will, or should, be practically allone act. I only mean to make the deer second to the sighis in order of prominence. Now, either bring your rifle up to him, or let him come to if until it is about one and a half or two feet ahead of his breast and a little below the linsof the centreof his body. Be very cautious about getting it too high, Now pull. He jumps, runs a few paces, plunges aud falls shot just back of the shoulder, nearly three feet from Where yon held, You see, if you had held on his middle you would have missed him. Let us now try one on the lops. This Is the next easiest and is, I presume, the movement of the Creedmoorrunning derr. [The Creed- moor deer glides along on tramways.—Ed.] If not it should oe, to be of much yalue as practice. Now catch your sights as before ; but instead Of firing a8 soon as you get the proper distance, follew him four several jumps until you get the length and height of hisjump. Try to fire just as heis at the highest point of his bound, and noid about where you think he will be when he comes down, regulating the distance ahead py his speed which is now greater than when trotting. 1f he runs low you may disregard the up and down motion, and shoot as you did before, with no allowance for anything but his frward motion. Butifhe runs high you must not disregard it unless he is going to be out of sight in a jump or two, or is running very fast, in which case you must of course risk the other method. There are two ways in which you will be yery apt to miss this shot. 1. By shooting too far, or not far enough ahead, 2, By shooting too high. Unless yery cautious you will shoot at the eleva- tlonat which he is wheu in the air, which will bring your ball just a few inches above his back as he strikes the ground. 3 Let us next try one quartering. ‘This is on the same principle as the last. But with this difference—thbat even after you haye learned to hit broadside shots you will be unconsciously deceived into overlooking, or forgetting the absolute importance of shooting ahead of the spot you wish to strike. EHyen if running at an angle of only twenty degrees to the line of fira, agd only fifty yards off, it will always be prudent to see a few inches of daylight infront of his breast. Jf you are not careful you will find yourself involuntarily holding on his rump, or middle ; and just so sure as you do just so sure you will miss or only scratch him. The next one is a straightaway lope. Here thereis no forward motion to allow for. You catch a full, clear sight on his stern and pull. «You see the dirt fy from a littie knoll beyond, just in lme with him, but Just over him. j ** Strange!” you exclaim. Not strange at all. ‘‘T had a splendid sight on him.” You only made the most natural blunder in the world. You shot at the highest place where he was and hit it very nicely, But he wasn't there. We had just left it and your ball was an instant too Jate fo catch him. It was all right to shoot when he was in the air, but you should have held from twelve to eighteen inches lower. Thus far our deer have been loping with a veryreglar bound. But deer do not always run so. Where the gronnd is rough, rocky, brushy, or covered with logs or fallen trees a deer’s gait is generally yery dii- ferent. He now goes with quick, high springs, very Irregular both in height and length according to the natnre of the ground, Afier what you have seen you will readily undersiand that this is the most difentt ofall. And you will understand it still better after you haye shot at a few of them. Inthe other cases the rise and fall is not always so great as to make its calculation indispensable. But now, just £0 surely as you hold where he is, just so surely will your ball strike where he is not. You need not now be atallashamed of a miss, for anything like certainty is even much Jess attainable than it was before, The only way tio reach 4 deer going this way is to keep perfectly cool, take plenty of time, remember that haste will be utterly useless, and follow him patiently for a few jamps with the rifle not quite so far ahead asin the regular lope. Shoot when he is in the air, fromone and a half to three feet below his highest point. Sometimes you will have to shoot still lower, a8 when he is running through a witidfall crosswise and clearing a big log at every jamrp or two. In such case, unless you havea good side ylew of him, you had better hold your fire until he gets on More open ground, And you had better always do so unless the windfall is a large one, or you have a repeating or double rifle. For the chances are against you on eyery shot. Still, with care, some wonder- ful shots may be made in this way which will make you stand a moment in delighted amazement and break info an ejaculatory soliloquy that would be amusing to your friendsif they could hear it. One deer stopped in this way will give you more satisfaction thun a dozen killed standing, and you will chuckle over it for the next three weeks, In my next article I will give some general hints thet will go fax toward help- jng you im your practice, Miner's Rane he, San Diego Co,, Cal. A DUCK-STEALING BAGGAGE-MASTER New YorK, Nov, 12, 1577. Eprror Forest AND STEAM: {would like to warn the sporting fraternity agalnst the thieving proclivities of the émployees of the Southern R. R. Of Long Is- jand. A friend and myself had the good forione fo shoot a few ducks at South Oyster Bay, aud the mrigfortune to deliver the same to the bageage-master of the Sunday afternoon train to New York (yesterday). This worthy suggested that we “ought to give him some of them for minding them,” but as we had no little trouble and hardship, and some expense in procuring them, and had a good use for them, we suggested that any Yegular charges we were willing to pay, but were under the impression that the’ RR. company were the parties supposed to pay him for altending to his business. His conduct aroused or suspicions, and four separate times we went forward to the baggage-car and Jooked at the birds to see if they were allright, On reaching home and setting to work to divide up our game preparatory to sending it to different friends, ye discovered that four of our best birds (two Diack ducks, one broad-biil and ared-head) had been deliberately cut off from the bunch. The thief had evidently tried to uutle them, but could not sueceed, and had cot off the bodies, leaving necks and heads for us to coubt and swear over. As we believe the committee investigating the affairs of this rord find that Jt has been ubable to protect itself from the peculations ofits employees, it is perhaps asking too much that they shonid protect the travelers on the road, But the writer would give $25 for the satis- faction of punishing that baggage man whom he believes stole the birds, or if he did not, allowed some one else to do if. As lhave previously lost game on this road, I think it. is well to call the attention of sportsmen to the mutter, that they may keep @ look ont, as I shall do in fntare, Would have sought redress from the company, but the question arises, ‘'Who ig the company?” Perhaps the Times, which has folowed the matter, might inform us. I inclose my card aiid that of my friend, ; G, C. B. —Messrs. Tiffany & Co., have notified the General In- spector of Rifle Practice that the ‘*marksman's badges,” to which the bars for the present year are to be attached, must be delivered to them during the present week, in order to in- sure their completion before the rush of work entailed by the holidays beging. Pachting and Boating. — . ~“ HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEE, Date, Boston.. | New York. | Charleston Hy) My H M. He M. INOW Soon dost 0 41 9 50 PDS ay | Nov. 24 te 1 28 WW 40 1 08 Nov, 25, .s:. Ci ity tt sy 10 (56 Novy, 26.,..-0. 3 09 “oO 08 11 ov Ways: 27. envy ' 4 05 Ot 0 IT WOv, 85... .s-ni: 5 06 2 00 1oele ING loss eceires 6 05 2 BY wih Tne 81, Aucustinz YAcur Onur,—The extent of Jobn Bull's territory is proverbial; doubtless the intensely English Englishman may sail his Own yacht on loyal Hnglish waters in every clime of the globe. Rather suggestive is it, too, of the extent of Brother Jonathan's yachting waters, that, just now, while northern yachtsmen have snugly housed their craft cre the rigging shall become stiffened withice and the decks whitened with snow, their amateur brethren of the craft in another part of the country are but preparing forthe season’s sport, And what a delightful harbor the St. Augustine Bay is for a regatta, too, with the quaint old town, far stretching sea- wall and Spanish fortress on the one side of the course, and on the other the low-lying marsh, white sand hills, and the breaking surf beyond. ‘And fullyas unique in their way are the sports that in the olden times used ‘to fill up the pro- gramme of the day. We wonder if they haye de parted with the glory of otherdays? The creased pole with eager youngsters climbing up for the ham or purse on ifs top; the chase and scramble for the well greased pig; the diminutive darkies attempting to nose ont pennies from a barrel of flour ; and all those other contests equally dear to the heart of the natives and of the stranger within their gates. But these refiections of tha past must give place to the facts of the present. | Of the present success and workings of that en- ergetic organization, the St. Augustine Yacht Olub, with many of hose members we are per- sonally acquainted, welearn from the St, Augus- tine Press of a late data: Very notable and agresable improvements have been wrought in and about the building of the St. Augustine Yacht Olub during the past few weeks, The principal room of the interior has in particular undergone quite an essential change, haying been enlarged by the carrying back of partitions upon the shoreward side, and superb- ly lined and panneled upon the inner faces with selected samples of our native pine, which, as oiled and polished, give to the whole an ap- pearance decidedly antique and baronial, A snbstantial @aimney, with broad fire place, has been built up at centre of the room upon the north side, panneled around in like manner with the walis at large, while at front, above the tilings of the hearth and jambs, appears a mantel (also of native wood), which for har- mony of proportion, and general artistic merit, is @ pample of workmanship to admire, Over- head a light tint of pearly gray has been Jaid on, with a dark shade for rafters and braces, afford— ing a pleasant eifect. A fine tank of iron has beeh provided for the side rooms foy a supply of water, and other accomodations needful and de- sirable. At the south or wharf side as you enter, as also at the east and northern fronts, new-doors ‘have been placed, donble and -glaced, and with toplights, giving fine lookouts and full ventilation and air. In addition, a broader and more ample window lets in ab the southern side a flood of light for the benefit and convenience of readers of the numerous papers and magazines with which the club will be supplied during the season, Without, and opened upon by the doors at the north and east, a substantial piszza has been established, supported from beneath by pillars of the cabbage palm—imperyious to borers or other vermin of the sea—and capable of sus- taining all the company, both of ladies and gen- tlemen, that may crowd apon it dnving regattas or other displays or entertainmeuts by the club. Steps leading downward to the water at the Bay- front afford facilities for entering or landing from lesser craft of whatéver sort. Altogether the provision thus made for comfort or conyenience of members of the St. Angustins Yacht Olub to- gether with frieids or guests has been success- Tully as we}l as most tastefully carried out, ren- dering the elub building with its accessories still jurther an ornament and acquisition to the city. The Secretary of the club, Dr. J. H. Janeway, U, 8, A., has exercised no little good taste and judgment in the general direction of the changes made, and certainly deserves well of the organization for his pains and attention. Mr, Kinzie has been chief carpenter in charge, dis- playing, with his assistants, capacity and skill at all points, Ingraham, colorist, stainer and var- nisher, cannot ordinarily be surpassed by the best of city workmen from any quarter. That the Success of our yacht club may be equal with its efforts in all regards, to establish and maintain itself among us, is the wish of all. —Hrvison, of Williamsburgh, has just built for W. 1. Alden, of the N. Y. Canoe Olnb, a canoe of a new pattern which the owner believes to be far better for ernising purposes then is any canoe hitherto built. The Shadow combines all the bast features of the Nautilus, Rob Roy and Rice Lake models, with none of their faults. It is fifteen feet in length, twenty-eight inches beam, and weighs sixty pounds; and will draw when fully loaded not more than three inches. The keel and bunks are oak, the planks are white cedar and the deck Spanish cedar. Mr, Alden is weil enough known as the writer of the cleyerest ar- ticles in American journalism, but what the public are not as well acquainted with is that the American ‘Sixth Column Man" of the New ork Times is a distinguished canoeist, Slew Publications. - MAGAZINES. Perhaps the most noteworthy contribution to the December monthlies is Longfellow's poem, ‘“"Keramos,” in Harper's. ‘The subject is one which affords abundant scope for the fancy and imagination, and the poet has given us a poem of which the burden is the idea of change. The turning and moulding of the clay in the potter's hand is typical of the ever changing fashion and thought of the race : Turn, turn my wheel! All things must change To something new, to something strange: Nothing that is can panse or stay: The moon will wax, the moon will wane, The mist and cloud will turn to rain, The rain to mist and Glond again, To-morrow be to-day. The Ulustrations, which are by Abbey and Fred- ericks, add to the text instead of detracting from it, a8 is foo often the case. The magazine opens With Milton’s grand ‘*Hymn on the. Nativity,” illustrated by Fredericks. Asa Christmas poem nothing could worthily compete wilh it, Other illustrated papers are, ‘'Tlizabethan and Later English Furniture,’ a study by Mrs, Harriet . Prescott Spofford of the Decorative Art in Eng- land Since the Rena‘ssance; ‘'The Metropolitan Newepaper,” by Mr. William H. Rideing, a writer who not only selects good subjects, but treats of them in an effective way. The paper is illustrat- ed with twenty-seven illustrations, ineluding yiews of ‘the principal newspaper offices and prominent New York editors. Mr. M. D. Con- way contributes a description of a recent visit to Jamrach's, the famous London animal depot. It will be remembered that Mr. Jamrach's estab- lishment was some time ago described in Nonzst AND Stream. This number is éspecially rich in fiction. Among others, Misa Thackeray begins a new story, ‘Da Capo; I. H. Hale concludes his story, ‘‘ Back to Back;” Rebecoa Harding Dayis has a short tale, ‘‘ The Man in the Cage.’ In Seribner’s, B. H. Stoddard contributes a valuable paper to the study of Wnglish literature in a paper on Keats. graphical and partly analytic of the poet’s genius, and the writer assigna the poet to a yery high rank, Mr. Stoddard's thorough study of his subject and his eminent qualifications for his” task, haye conspired to make the present paper worthy the careful attention of eyery student of the English poets. Col. Waring’s spirited arti- cle on “The Thoroughbred Horse" contains many valuable suggestions about training for the turfand riding to hounds, and a picturesque des- cription ofan English fox-hunot. Among the illus- trations are several reproductions of Leech’s fa- mous cartoons in Puneh. Speaking of the re- lation of the American farmer and ihe fox-hun- ter, My. Waring says : The question that arises in this country, when the introduction of fox-hunting is suggested. is that of the opposition of the farmers, The sport involves the protection of foxes, resulting in a certain amonnt of damage to poultry, and more or less injury to fences and crops; but these objections could probably-be removed by some proper system of compensatidn, What is here more serious would probably be the quea- tion of trespass; and certainly, as farmers are their own landlovds and are subject to no restric- tiong, such as are imposed in the almost univer- sally prevalent leases of England, it would, of course, be in the power of any farmer, or other land-owuer, to forbid entermg upon his land. One or two objectors in-a neizhburhood would suffice to make anything like satislactory work impossible. This could be overcome, if at all, only by establishing such relations between the hunter and the farmer as exist almost every- where in England, There, furmers Lhemselyes enter very eagerly into the sport, and enough of them ride regularly to establish a public senti- nent in its favor, and to drown any objection that might arise in their own class. When dam— age is done to poultry or to fenges or to crops, compensation is always given by the master, but it eae not at all the thing to ask dam- ages unless the injury has been quite serious. After all, the account is foand to be very largely in favor of the farmer, eyen though he is sub- jected to some loss from the causes referred to aboye, Fox-hunting invariably brings into the country a very Jarge number of horses, creating a demand for forage on which the extra profit over the price it vould bring in a distant mar- ket igs very far beyond the damage done. In Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, where fox-hunting is still kept up, no serious difficulty has arisen, largely for the reason that the whole, or nearly the whole, of the hunt is made up from the ranks of the farmers themselves- “The Wooden Age” is a description, by Chas. D, Robinson, Esq., of the lumber trade of the United States. The life of the lumberman, with all the exciting and novel features of his life, are mci portrayed. The paper also contains nome statistics worthy of attention among those who see in the not far-off future the destruction of our great forests. The total Jumjer prodncis of the country Mr. Robinson estimates at the almost incredible amount of 10,000,000,000_ “American Oyster Culture” is the title of an- other paper in which another American industry —the culture of the succulent bivalye—is treated in an appreciative spirit by James Richardson. Besides the statistics, which are not obtrusively Prominent, thers are excellent descriptions of the ' The paper is partly bio- whole system of oyster planting and gathering, with much valuable and entertaining information about the lifeof that selfish shellfish. Another contribution to natural history is the paper of Mrs. Herrick on ‘ Ants,” which, as usual with her essays, is accompanied with excellent illus- trations from her own pencil. Lieut. H. W- Sturdy, of the U. 8. Naval Observatory, has a scientific paper ou “Mars and hia Moons.” The trayel sketch this month is from the pen of Hen- ry Eekford, who tells us of a journey ‘‘ From the Atlantic to the Andes.” In the department of : fiction the serials are continued. By a curious coincidence, the reader is enabled to compare tha picture of early Indiana life, as given by Mr. Riggleston in Roxy,” with the reality, ds des. cribed by Robert Dale Owen in his interesting reminiscences of public and private life in the same part of the State. There are other sketches and stories and several poems, among which we may call attention to ‘‘ Hesperus” in which Mr. Charles De Roy gives a new treatment of the theme of immortality. With this issue the Galaxy completes its twen- ty-fourth volume and the twelfth year of its ex- istence, It startedto be the foremost literary Magazine in the country. Entirely discarding mere pictorial attractions and strictly local con_ nections, its aim has been to present 6ach month the choicest possible literary bill of fare to its readers. Ithas aimed to be thoroughly up to the limes in the choice of subjects which it has discussed, and most of the live questions of the day are ably treated in its pages. Its liberal policy and high literary tone have drawn to it contributions from some of the ablest of our statesmen. Many of these contributions are of the greatest importance, and give an inside view of our current history which conld not otherwise be obtained. Secretary Welles has given its readers an inside yiew of our naval operations during the rebellion, and in his series of papers on Mr, Lincoln and Mr, Seward, has given many exceedingly interesting reyelations as to the po= sition, views and acts of Mr. Lincoln and the leading members of his Cabinet on the great questions which engaged their attention. The opening paper this month is by Robert P, Porter, who seeks to give ‘' The Truth About the Strike ;’’ Gideon Welles continues his papers on the ‘‘ Adminietration of Abraham Lincoln ;” ‘The Florentine Avithmetician” is a Shakespe- Yian study, by Richard Grant White. ‘The Youth of Charles Sumner” forms a subject for Lucy C. White, There are a number of histori- cal, biographical and literary papers, poems and stories, book reyiews and scientific notes, which combine to make this a bright and valuable num- ber, Lippincott’s for December opens with an inter- esting and richly illustrated article on Sicily, by Alfred T. Bacon. ‘'Captured by Cossacks,” is the title of another illustrated paper, detailing the adventures of a Brench officer who served under Davoust in 1813. The new serial, ‘Tor Perciyal,’’ also illustrated, continues to form one of the most attractive features of the magazine, An article which cannot fail to attract much at- tention and excite a lively interest, is one contsin- ing the reminiscences of a venerable lady (‘'M. T.”) belonging to the highest circles of Washing- ton society, who was the guest of Madison, an inmate of the White House during the presidency of Jackson, and an intimate friend of Washing- ton Irving, John P. Kennedy and other celebri- ties. The paper, which is fall of lively deserip- tions and amusing anecdotes, is entitled '* Days of My Youth.” T. 5. Perry, the well-knowo Boston critic, dis- cusses Ouida’s novels, and explains the causes of their immense popularity, despite their glaring faults and the ceusures of reviewers. William Owens writes entertainingly on the *‘ Folk-Lore of the Southern Negroes,” and Oliye Logan gives an account of ‘‘Hnglish Domestics and their Ways.” There is a story of French International- iam, ‘'A Portrait,” by Ita Aniol Prokop. Mrs. R. H. Davis’ powerful noyelette, and Will Wallace Har- ney's tale of Southern manners, ‘‘A Kentucky Duel,” are both concluded. Among the poems, ‘«Selim,”” by Annie Porter, deserves notice; and the ‘‘ Gossip,” besides much other lively and agreeable reading, has a description of the de- parture of the Imperial Guards by a Moscow cor- respondent, This number concludes the twentieth yolume and the tenth year of the issue of this magazine, Appleton's is rich in notes of trayel. The opsning pages are devoted to an illustrated arti- cle descriptive of a trip to ‘‘ The Head Waters of the Rhine,” S. G, W. Benjamin writes of “A Trip to the Bermudas," those isles of the sum- mer sea, ‘where péople do not die, but dry up with old age and blow away;” and Chas. H, Woodman has a sketch of '‘New Egypt,” or the Egypt of to-day. The stories are, as ever, good and for the niost part told by approved story tel- lers. They are; ‘'A Night in the mountaing,” by Rebecca Harding Davis; ‘“ Mountain Harty, a ‘We should ba glad to hear that Mr. Oharacter Sketch," by Mrneat Ingersoll; *f The: Master of Rushen,” by Amelia Ti. Barr;” ‘‘ His Western Catharine,” by Hila Rodman Chureh and the serials, ‘' By Celia's Arbor,” and ‘Cherry Ripe.” The Hditor’s Table deals with a variety of timely topics, and the reviews of books of the day complete the number. In the Popular Science Monthly, Prof. R. H. Thurston continues his essay on ‘The Growth of the steam engine,” treating in the present paper of the period of development. “Star or Star Mist,” by Professor Proctor, ia reprinted from the English Mechanic ; and there ia a second in—- stallment of Prof. Wlias Scheider's paper on "The Tides.” ‘Modern Superstitions” is an interesting paper on a fascinating subject. “Language and the English Oiyil Service” is dis- cussed by Prof. Alexandsr Bain. The most im- portant article in the magazine ie the lecture on “Evolution; its Origin, Progress and Gonse- sequences," recently delivered by Prof. Join W. Draper before a minister's institute at Spring- field, Mass. (Lo be Continued.) a 8 asde Fox Huntine Gossre.—The London corres- pondent of the New York Times writes enter— fainingly of the chase as indulged in by English- men, high and low: Touching ‘* the chase,” I am reminded that the hunting season in Nngland is now oecupying the attention of that class of sportsmen who haye been sung and glorified in many a hunting song, and whose adventures have been celebrated by many anovelist past and present but by none more truthfully than Lover, Whyte Melville, Troliopa, and Hawley Smart. The love of the chase in England has come down to us from fhe yery earliest days. The Norman Kings of England, old writers tell us, catried their passion for it to such an excess at one period of our history as to involye every civil right in general roth; thongh there was not half as much hunting in the eleventh century as there is to-day, in spite of the vast decrease of open spaces, the cutting down of forests, and the cfearance and eultiva- tion of waste lands. In England and Wales at the present time thera are not less than 159 separate hunts. In one-fourth of the districts the “meets ” are four times a week, and in some cases the master of the hunt turns out a pack every fiye days in the week. The hardest riders in England are the followers of the Pytchley hounds, the Duke of Beaufort’s hounds, the Belvoir and the Cheshire packs, and the Lin- colnshire; though there are. many other hunts almost as famous, including tha Worcestershire, after which the Duke d’Aumale used to tide two or three days 2 week at this season of the year. South of the Tweed the fox is hunted in this little island 500 times a week from October till March. Setting aside the work of our various packs of harriers an] stag-hounds, it is hardly possible that the Norman barous did as much hard riding as all these ‘‘meets-’ represent. At least 16,000 foxes are killed ¢yery season, a pret- ty big crowd of wild animals in a country so small that Americzus may well wonder, withour railway speed, that wa dont run off it, A re- liable authority assures me that hunting is more eneral and systematic in Nogland than it was wenty-five years ero, and that England of the eighteenth century ceuld not for a moment -show sport by the side of the present yenera- tion of hunters and shooters. A century anda half has not elapsed since dogs were trained to hunt fexes only—a fact which I don't think hag bsen used by Darwin in his beautilul illustra- tions of the perpetuation of acquired habits in animals. When Squire Western roda out with Tom Jones aiter a hare, Fielding had never seen 400 horsemen following a pack of hounds. At the present day 100 packs at least are turned out in the English counties every week to hunt the stag, the fox, and the hare, fullowed by an army of avout 10,000 splendidly-mounted riders, u8 keenly interested in the chase as the dogs themselves. Hnglishmen are not more earnest in war than they are in the chase. Hard as ‘“*the Iron Duke”’ was, he had a pack of hounds with him and hunted his enemy's country during the Continental wars. Four hundred years before Wellington, Edward III., of Eng- land, had sixty couples of stag-hounds and a4 many harriers with him during his brilliant am- paign in France. The musie of the hounds in chase was delightful to the ears of Homer. The late Lord Derby translated the ‘*Iliad” and gloried in a liyely run. Among literatures of the present day, Trollope still follows the hounds. Leech, who drew such admirable bunting carice- tures in Punch, made his sketches from real life, Kingsley followed the hounds. Whyte Melville delights in the chase, Wielding, the most realis- tic writer of the eighteenth century, hunted reg7- larly. Palmerston, the judicious Minister, en— joyed the sport. —On the 17th of this month in London, Wil- liam Gale completed the terrible task of walk- ing 4,000 quarter miles im 4,000 consecutive periods of ten minutes each. ‘This idiot has then walked tor 27 days, 18 hours and 33 min- utes. The Lancet calls such efforts ‘Suicide by Pedestrainism."’ In reference to Gale’s last per- formance the Lance says: ‘There are several ways of attempting suicide, The undertaking, alike absurd and peculiar, now being carried out at the Agricultural Hall by Gale, is one of them, and cannot be too soon or too strongly de- nounced. Ifis8 not pedestrianism so much as in- terference with the demand for sleep, which is just as imperative as the demand for tood. Tf a man deliberately set himself to abstain from food for six weeks, the law would s00n let him know that ha isnot to dogo. Why should the law act differently when a man shows his insanity by perilously abstaining from rest? Such feats are not entitled to be regarded with any respect. Cross had piven noties to all concerned that, in the event of any serious results, they would be held re- sponsible. It is with great regret we find a member of the medical profession according tha sanction of his presence and support to the pro- ooedings, 318 Rosn Water AND ATTAR oF Rosns.—As is | generally known, this district is the most fer- tile ni the Turkish empire for the production of attar of roses; sand, as little is known of this curious and interesting process, a few words as to how the roses are grown and how the essence is extracted may be permitted, This district, which is ealled the district of Kezanlik, produces annually more of the essence than all the other rose-growing dis- tricts of Turkey put together. The whole quantity produced in Turkey may be roughly estimated at 3,600 pounds annually, of which 1,800 pounds are manufactured in this dis- trict and the rest in seven other districts, all alike in the Sandjak or province of Philip- polis. The soil best suited for the cultivation of roses is what we find.in such large tracts of land in this neighborhood, namely, sandy slopes with a southern exposure, and the methodof planting and rearing is as follows: In spring and autumn parallel trenches a few ‘nches deep are dug in the soil selected about 14 yards apart, and in these trenches are placed short branches taken freman old rose tree. Thesé must not be cut off the old plant, but torn off, so as to carry with them part of the peel or bark of the plant. They are placed in the trench so as to form 4 continu_ ous line, and the earth, with some manure, is then filled in. In about six months small plants begin to show above the ground, but bear no roses until the second year, and these are of no great value. The third year’s crop is fil for the production of the essence, and by the fifth year the plant is at its best. It re- mains in this “condition for several years, but after about fourteen or fifteen years the qual- ity of the roses has so deteriorated and the bushes grown so thick that replanting is neces- sary. By this time they may be six feet high. The rose tree is a very delicate plant, and re- quires constant care. As the crop of flowers advances toward harvest time the cultivator has to make a kindof rough estimate of the quantity of buds and «flowers that he must gather each day. This is limited by the amount of labor he can command to pick the young full-blown roses before sunrise and by the quantity be can distil at one time. For the sun soon dispels the scent, and the flowers must gv immediately into the still. Thus supposing he sees or ju.ges thatit will take ten duys for the whole crop t9 come to perfection, he must in the first morning gather a tenth of his crop, and proceed to distil that quantity, and this will explain why a sudden burst of heat foreing onthe whole crop is so disadvaut- agvous. It also appears that any great heat dur ing the time of distillation casses the quality of the es-ence to deteriorate. The disullatio is carnied cn im the most { rimitive Manner, and yel seems to an-wer the purpose as ettect- ually as would any more complicated or scientific me kod. ‘Ihe still itself im form. re- seibles & Luge enpper bottle, witha neck consisting of a smalicr chamber, Lhe height of this still is about five feet. From the top a pipe passes into a receiver, fhrouzh whicn the distilled water passes. Into this still is placed a quantity of roses with ten times as much water, and the distillation is carried on uni! the amount of liquid in the receiver equals in weight the amuunt of ruses in the still. ‘fhe roses are then thrown out anda fresh quantity put in, and the process is re- pated until ali the water is evaporated, when a tresh operation begins. he liquid thus obsained ig rosé water, which is again subjec!- ed to distillation, when the real essence 18 produced ie the form of a pale yellow oil. The quantity of essence that a given number of roses will produce is very uncertain, but a rouzh average may be taken that to produce one pound weight of the essence 1t requires the astonishing weight of 28 cwt. From this may be gathered some idea of the enormous amount of land occupied and labor bestowed on the cultivation of roses in this district alone, which anaually p oduces upward of 1,- 800 pounds to 2,000 pounds weight of the essence. ‘There are no large farmers of roses. "he rural population have the manufacture entirely in their own hands, and every man that hus a small field of roses has also lis dis- § \ling apparatus. Very often among the poor sulgarians this constitutes their entire capital, with a small field of maize, a few plum tress aid atew vines.—Letter from Shipka Pass to te Londen Times —_—__ + How rz Looxs vo A Lunatic.—The following dialogue is reported aa having taken place be- twee! a gamekeeper and a patient looking tarough the iron gate of a French lunatic asylum: Palienut—Chats a fine horae. What's it worth ? Keeper—Five hundred dollars. Patient—And what did that gun cost? Keeper—Oue hundred dollars. Patient—And those dogs? Keeper— Righty dollars, I believe. Patient—What haye you got in that game bag? Keeper—A wood- tock, Patient—Well, now, yuu had better hurry on, for if our governor catches a man who has spent $680 to get a woodcock worth 30 cents he'll have him under lock and key in no time, I fell you. purposes. have a full line. Tiffany & Co., Silversmiths, Jew- elers, and Importers, have always a large stock of: silver articles for prizes for shooting, yachting, racing and other sports, and on request they prepare special designs for similar Their Timing Watches are guaranteed for accuracy, and are now very generally used for sport- ing and scientific requirements. TIFFANY & OO. are also the agents im America for Messrs. Parez, Putirer & Oo., of Geneva, of whose celebrated watches they Their stock of Diamonds and other Precious Stones, General Jewelry, Artistic Bronzes and Pottery, Electro-Plate and Sterl- ing Silverware for Household use, fine Stationery and Brie-a-brac, is the largest in the world, and the pub lic are invited to visit their estab- lishment without fee:ing the slightest Unior obligation to purchase. Square, New York. Piper Meidsieck For Sale Everywhere. JOHN OSBORN, SON & CQa., 45 Beaver street, New York, atic 44 St. Sacrament street, Montreal, GENERAL AGENTS. STONE’S Sporting Emporium, Ne. 213 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO LOADING SHELLS. Taxidermy in a@'l its Uranches. Repairing ol Gung, Rifle. Pystols and Fishing Tackle a specialty, Sportsman's Gazetteer CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES HALLOCKH, Editor “' Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun.” 896 pp., Frice $3. Tinted Paper, $4; half-bouad mo., $5. Oeti1 A complete Dictionary for Sportsmen, Eyery- body waits it that has a dog, gun or fshing rod. + A @omplete description of all kinds of Game, Fish, élc. Kieid Sports, Woodcraft, Angling, Fly Tying, Dogs, Nog Breeding, Diseases aad ‘Treatment, Boat- ing and Boat-building, a8 Severa! thousand localities where game and fish are to be found, + Baka Nothing of the kind ever before published wort tem times the price. PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO, (ill Fulton street, New York,, YORE § NEW HOOTING COAT. A stylish, handsome Coat. First-class in every particular, Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take out, 80 that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace end the cheapest. Smith, Esq., says: ‘It is my idea of a shooting coat. Vest, $6.50. have notie other.”) Price for Coat, $25; I make only the one grade, as the cheapest goods do Also, in addition tn the above, Velveteen ; goods, not stiff and hard, who have seen it say it is The Best Yet, Coat; Vest with sleeves if desired. I have worn them for several years, and would Also the best brown corduroy pants at $10 per pair. not turn briars and will not give satisfaction. I am making a Waterproof Canvas Suit, cut same style as the but softand pleasant to wear; guaranteed fo turn water. Coat, $6.50. Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application. Sportsmen For full Suit, $1400, I also make the Sleeveless « F. L. SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. For Sale by Dealers in GUNS and SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES, THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, . BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments, All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE OARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue: WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N. Y. City. way, New York. P. O. Box 1,016. Consult your interest by sending . LATEST IMPROVEMENT, F> Excelsior q “ Saws, thirty inimitable Fret Saw em Patterns and prepared Wood, to ® yalue of 34 new device for tight owe: in Wrench, Saw, Oil Cup and press office, $12, SMALL STEAM ENGINES, plete, ready for use. he “Scientific American” of June ters, mea which it can be applied.” Also Engines and Boilers capable of propel 15 toz8inches. The boats have keel, stem, with rudder and tiller, row Jocks and oars; Those wishing a pleasure boat will find Double Treadle, including one doz t Sine attachment, crew Driver. Speed, 800 strokes per minute. Saws, a1-2inchthiek. Price, complete, cased and delivered on board cars or at Ex- Saw only, without attachments, $9. With Copper Boiler, to drive light Lathes, Scroll Saws, etc. Are all sizes from 1-8 up to 2 horse power; either plain castings, partly finished, or com- x875, Says of the above, in an extended Editorial, introducing our manufactures to the public: *‘It can turn wringers, churns, washing machines, orice cream freezers, run coffee mills, puinp water through a house, actuate foot lathes, scroll saws or light boxing machinery, run knitting or sewing machines, turn a grindstone or emery wheel, work yen- — tilating or hand thrashing machine cut at or fted choppers, or sausage machines, drive small blowers for blacksmith's forge, or compress air or work an dir pump on a small scaleina == to their light draft of Handiest gun case manufactured; made of heayy bridle leather, and in best style; can be carried same asa satchel everywhere; price $6. Sent by express U. O. D. lined with flannel; price S23; sent by mail, postage prepaid. Also made of heavy waterproof canvas, Address THOMSON & SON, 301 Broad- ESTABLISHED IN i887. for our revised and reduced prices, © NEARLY ONE THOUSAND IN USE. Buffalo Pony Planer. Will earn ite selfand, pay expense of running in# peta Price from $s0 and upwards, each, @vFEF Ay, o ing Pony Planer the Fa en- — swe LIGHT Macuines FOR PONY OR HORSE POWER. Thegreat success of these machines is Unprecedented, and itmay be con~ fidently affirmed that no article has ever more clearly proved its super- jority for the quantity and quality of its work than this. It is made in é Several sizes, and can be fitted up suitable for bullock, mule, steam or wind power, in addition to those above mentioned. 10, Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. Patented March 30, 1875. “he of its sank ese rice, complete, $275, BAlso Planing Machine Knives, which are recom~ ménded as ‘superior and extra in quality. Veieaee ee dispatch tubes in 2 building, or for 2 aboratory, These area few only of the purposes to ling boats from 28 to 28 feet long, 4 1-2 to § x-2 feet beam, with draft of water sternand Spidey porns oak, pine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted seats allaround these the safest and fastest, as they can be made to attain aspeed of from 6 to e boat, lockers and coal bunkers, and have two coats of paint. 216 miles per hour. They are adapted to AgreatVaristy of uses, such as Excursion, Shooting, Fishing or Pic-Nic Parties, for trayelers, voyagers, botanists and tourists, and especially owing, water for exploring expeditions and surveyir rties. paalaule ao ASHE rah: Mechanical, Cominerc ‘or running lighf tmachinery. wi Pricé af 20 font boat, complete, “aed ® Price of Engine and Boiler, without boat, Tilustrated Catalogue containing One Hundred Scroll Work f Adapted to all purposes where Lawn, Seach, Hunters’ and Camp Tents fre used; are eight feet high seven feet square at bottom, will lodge four persons ; Can be set up or taken down and packed in five minutes, making a bundle four feet long, of twenty-flye pounds ae weight, The pole in two parts, is joined together by @ brass tube. They Bre wonderfully light, and yet very strong, and Bre the handiest and cheapest tents extant. Samples of goods and price list sent free, and the tent sent te price, or C. 0. D. Prices from $10 to GALE,& CO., Ag? tt Boston, Mass. Williamson & Co., 569 BROADWAY, N.Y. (formerly 317 Broadway ) Kentucky State Single Number Lottery. DRAWING NOVEMBER 30. 6,880 prizes, $300,000. Capital prize, $50.000, Ticket 10. Halves, $5. Quarters, $2.50, fekote $10 Tete ae ve The Engine and Boiler can be easily detached from the boat, and js then jal or Domestic requirements or for the use of Amateurs, when power i5 needed Pra ye ap ae ee including driving pulley, . +» 275.00 Deeigns mailed to any sddross free on recelpt of Stamp. GHORGE PSERR, BUFFALO, N. ©., U. 8. A. } —— THIS 18 A Foot Rile, Levei, syuare, Plumb Inclinometer. It msy be used for leveling siauue for rest shooting, and gfivis a once the degree of elevation and pitch tothe fout. Ags a gpecimen of workmanship, 1t is and faultless, ani is strong and durable. So great ig our Cond: ene in its merits that we hereby agree to refund its cost in every case where periect eatisfac- tion isnot given. Sent by mail ou receipt of $2.50 STEPHENS & CO.. Riverton, Conn. Novily Game LUUNGE OO., TROY, N. vi How and Mosquado Lounge and Cot. Vatise Vot, Price $10. Spreads 6 ft. x 2ft. Jointed Tent Poles: 6 ft. pels; $3 per set; 9 | tt. poles, $4 per set. Branch 1 Cortlandt MANAGERS’ EASTERN AGENCY-—-Willlam- | 5t...N.o¥. City; 13 Banien! Hull Square, Boston ; 16 son & Co., 669 Broadway, corner Prince St., | Valle Tejadillo, Havana; 416 Sansome St., San Frans New Vork,' ove G SEG Agents wanted, jyi2 wow , = > Rh ig SS eel Son -. —* FOREST AND STREAM. | HOLS & LEFEVER MAKERS OF FINE GU oly CATALOGUES SENT ON APPLICATION. | h 7 Ghe Kenuel. i YOUNG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM ioigest breeds. uqgnire of \ M, P. MoKOON, Franklin, Del. Co., N. Y- B.—Genuine Fug Pups, three thonthe ‘Address OH. P. INGALLS, Superintendent ‘Garden, Cincinnati, 0, | Novys 4t a “grish and native setters, dogs and bitches : ges, broken and unbroken, address EK, J. $, Wethersfield, Conn. Oct25 UiL-BLOODED—Two Irish setter bitches, four jonnis. Sire of pups, Don, imporied from J, Qeoner, of Limerick, Ireland, by GC. Wi. Turner, Nat, Keune! Olub, Si. Louls, Mo.; dam, Countess, Rotman'’s Dash. One Gordon bitch, eighteen pile old; hunted this fall, staunch on quail and Rinst, with good nose; will make a gcod one, i, Gordon bitch eight months old. Full pedigree Hu with pups. H, B. VONDERSMITH, Pe ee P ov BALLARD’S LEA KILLER! 7 FoR THE ee nuCTION OF FLEAS n Dogs and Other Animals, IN OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT THE FLEA EILLER, ~~ tice 50 Cents per Package. ~ li be sent postage paid on recelpt of price+ BLOTS: YELL, MARSH & GARDINER, 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE, SPRATT’S PATENT | IBAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES. wenty-one Goll, Silver and Bronze Medals awarded, including Medal of English Kennel + Giub, and of Westminster Kennel Club, New York, ‘None are genuine unless so stamped. F. O. de LUZE, ‘iS fouth William Street, N. Y,, Sole Agent. cen in eases of 112 lbs. Special terms te Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. _ A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs o: iiy Other atimals, or money returned. It is put ur ie Git hoxes with sliding pepper box top, which | facililates its use. Simple and efficacious. Price 50 cents by muil, Postpaid {REGA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS. ‘ A CHRTAIN REMEDY. Pitt ap in boxes containing a dozen powders, wil! ull directions for nse. = ‘ Bote ace, 50 cents per Boe hy Bee. es Both the above are recommended by Rop AND Dd Fores? Ap STREAM, W. HOLBERTON:. 102 NASSAU STREET. MARSTERS’ IMPROVED => ot 12° n Dog Whistle. anno ‘be Lost from the Coat. YAYS IN THE SAME PLACE "WHEN " . WASTED, * le by mail, 50 cents, ‘Trade supplied, nal F. MARSTERS, 125 Nassav Sr., N. ¥., AND P COURT STRELT, BROOKLYN.; + ford, @onn The Kennel, HORTICULTURAL HALL. Philadelphia Grand National DOC SHOW Commences on Monday, November 26,1877, and continues live days. Open every day from 10 A, M foi) P.M. Over $1,300 in SOLID SILVERWARE as Prizes, besides VARY VALUABLE SPRUIAL PRIZES have been offered, Eutries can be made up to Saturday, November 24, umlil5 P.M. Parties at a distance can enter by tele- graph or mail. Eniry fee, $l. THATCHER GUDDARD, Manuger, Noy22 1¢ Horticultaral Wall, Broad st. EBINA KENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprizeror, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beasle hounds. “Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K. C. 8. b., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celenvrated ‘*Hamiect,” No. $36. This dog ‘*Sancho” has won seyen prizes—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here. OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my blue beiton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Twocf them are black. white and tan, and are almost perfect images of thelir sire, For particulars, address L. F. WHITMAN, 6 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. Je2s tf DOGS: DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, No. 146° West Thirtieth street, New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission, ‘Thirty-one years ex- perience in Canine diseares, Ag 2tf Beak fine red Irish setter pups for sale—four dogs and two bit hes, out of my bitch Pliré, by Wadsworth’s Scout, he by imported Plunket, out of Dr. Goldsmith’s Carrie. Flirt is dark red anda superior field performer. For fall particulars and price, address UC. L. PALMER, Port Henry, 2 a is ov Roe SALE—One pair valuable setters for pale. Yor particulars, address, KR. L. GRAV HS, Sun- derland, Vt. Novs 3h AVanted, ANTED.—Eyerybody to subscribe to the Southern Poultry Journal, a handsomely il- ‘ustrated monthly magazine, deyoted to Poultry, Pet Stock and general sporting matters. Only $2 per year, post-paid, Sample copies 20 cents, Corres- pondence solicited for the various departments of the Journal, on all subjects of interest relating thereto. Secretaries of gun and sporting clubs are requested to favor 1s with notes of their movements, ete. Address E. B. HARTWELL, Publisher, P. 0, Box 69, Louisville, Ky. ANTED—Live moose and deer to stock a park. Address, stating terms and fall particulars S, Box 77, Station D, New York. Noyl 4t O RENT, at Enterprise, Florida, a new house 1 containing nine rooms, with water front on Lake Monroe. Situated near the Brock House. Beauti- fuland healthy loegation, Address Box a oer Nov ; aoe YACHT WANTHD—From 16 to 20 feet long ‘Sin good repair. Send description, with lowest cash price, to R. ROBOTHAM, 59 Almond street, Sy- racuse, N. Y. Novz2 1t Hotels and Aesorts foy Sportsmen. Duck Shooting at Van Slycks, CURRITUCK CO., N. ©, ————————— EE Sportsmen furnished with Board Skiffs and Stvol Sacer Gord, Pariridge and ; Snipe Shooting. Steamer Cygnet leaves Norfolk and runs direct to che house Mundays and Thursdays at 6:30 a. le a eee HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, is nearer New York City than any house bordering on shinnerock Bay. Is as near, and has as good shoot~ Sade and as experienced attendants (with live peese and other decoys, batteries, etc., always on hand); nearer the station ; the largest and the best kept house in the bay. L. 1. RR. to Atlanticville Station. Fare, $2. aes Hie all trains. W. F. HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. : Attanticville, L. 1., Oct, 20, 1877. Oct25 Wild Fowl Shooting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSE OR SPORTSMEN’S RE- TREAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, L. I, By 4 practical gunner and an old bayman. Hag always on hand the best of boats, batteries, ett., with the largest rig of trained wild-zeese decoys on the coast. Special attention given by himself to his guests, and satisfaction guaranteed, Address WM. N, LAN, Good Ground, L4 | America, - SYRACU SH, N. Y. SPORTSMEN’S EMPORIUM. COMPLETE GUTFITS FOR CAMP AND FIELD, Boudren’s Jack, Dash and Vishing Lamps, Duncklee’s Camp Stoves, Tents, Portable Beds and oats, Rubber Guods, and every: ling in the line of camping goads. OUTFITS. Artificial Flies and Fishing Batts Shooting Tackle of all kinds. Hunting Suits. Hand-made Rods; the best ever offered. that will Stand comparison with iinported guns. She Fly 1008 trom 35 to $25, FLORIDA AND WESTERN made fo suit Plorida fishing. Fine Fishing and Goods & Thomson’s Mocensins. He:berton’s Fox (huys—ihe only Auerican gun lis loaded to order with care. The Sportsmnon’s Notebook and Diary, with blank sevres of all kinds, useful recipes, hints, ec , sent post paid on recelpt Of 50 Geute. Send i0 cents foriliustrated catalogue, with roles for glass ba'l shooriny, hinis of camping, shooting and Fishing, is exposed io the cold. Price $16.59, W. HOLBERTON, 102 Narsau Street, N.Y. P.O Sole Agents for the celebrated Swedi h Waterproof Leather Jackets Will not harden whin wet ; very warm, soft and pliable Agents for the Americun Club Skates. duet the thing for duck shnoters or any one that Send for price list to . Box 5,10. Hotels and Besarts for Sportsmen. Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C: Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mp. R. BeColeman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N. Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White Tiouse, and the most convenient location in the city, tt has beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, aud oharges moderate. R. B. COLEMAN & CO. = Sportsmen's Goods, RUSHTON’S HUNTING & PLEASURE BOATS AND CANOES, The LIGHTIST sporting boat in the world. Weight, 26 pounds and upward. The smallest size will carry two persons, Cedar sising, oak keél, etc., (do not fold up). CANOHS, open or décked, weight 35 pounda to 60 Ibs, Send stamp for new lilustrated Circular. J. H. RUSHTON, Manufac- turer, Canton, St. Lawrenee County, N. Y. Guns, Rifles. Ete. Hor Bile. ECOND-HAND.—A very fine Tolley breech loader, with two sets of barrels fitted to same stock; one pair 10-bore Damascus and very close shooting, other pair laminated steel and cylinder -bore; weight, 9 lbs. and 93% Ibs. This gur was mace to order for the owner, and i8 very siiperior in every respect. Can be examined at gun store of eS, C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N. Y. AYLE LOOMING-GROVH PARK ASSOCIATION. One share in above association for sale ata very- low price. The best Game Preserves io Tront, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing Address SPORT, this office, feb22.1f ITY AND COUNTRY PROPRRTY bongnt, sold and exchanged. C., S. PECK, 8 West Twei.ty- fifth street, New York. Sept27 ly OR SALE.—One pair English Fallow Deer. three . Months old. Address H, P, INGALLS, Super- intendent Zoological Garden, Cincinnati, O- Novedt OR SALE--A Gentleman’s Shooting Box com- A - plete (ocated within 135 miles of New York), comprising 42 acres of land, a new hvuse fully fur- uished, barn, wagon house, farmer’s-house, ice- house, dog kenuels, heunery, etc. Situated on the shore of a beantiful lake, abounding in biack hass, perch, ete. Koifed grouse, woodeock and deer im- mediately around the grounds, Morse, cow, huut- ing wagon, buckboard, fine harness (doubie and cingle), farm tools, boats, etc. Also two fine setter dogs and two fir-t-class cocker spaniels ; thoroughly broken. All for eale for $5,U0) cash, as the owner is xoing West permanently, Addreas COLONEL, FOREST AND STREAM office, New York. Novi 4f OR SALE—A fine lot of guns, targets, etc., which haye beeu slighty used at watering places dur— ing the past season, will be so'd cheap tor cash, J. 8. CONLIN, 1,222 Broadway, N. Y. Novil5 2 OR SALE AT $115.—A very fine field gun, Eng- lish make, 12 bore,8 Jbs., laminated sreel bar- rels, pistol grip, patent fore-end and top sight, and a vory hard close shooting gun, ‘itial given. Ad- dress TOP SNAP, this office, Novil65 2t. OR SALE, CHEAP.—One No, 2 Sharps’ Creed- |! moor Rifle, as good as new. Address Box 120 Taunton, Mass. Novibd 4t Sportsmen's Goods. HAMMOCKS FOR LAWNS AnD EXCURSIONS Tents, Camp Stools, Camp Kettler, Tiubber Blankets, Musqaito Nets, Lawn Settees, etc. Send for Illustrated Circalar, G, WEBSTER PECK, Miunufactur:rs’ Agents, 110 Cham .ergat., N.Y. IMPROVED Gaiter Pantaloons, And first-class Sporting Outiits. pend for cirewlar. 4} GEO, C. HENNING, Wasuineron. Crry- KNAPP & VAN NOSTRAND, POULTRY AND GAME, Noys tf | Nos, 239 aud 290 WASHINGTON MARKET, N, Y, - W. W. Creener’s CHOKE-BORE GUNS, Tried on Game in America. Supplied by H. C. Squires, 1 Cortlandt St,’ . NEW YORK. See the Following Testimonials® Sin—It is a pleasure for me to inf 1m you of my high appreciation of the il-lb. Greener breech-load- er purchased of you last winter, 1 consider echoke- boring, if skillfully done, as the greatest improve- ment in fowling-pieces since the introduction of the percussion cap. Itgives the maker complete con- trol of the pattern, and greatly increases penetra- tlon. To prove this, I will give you the performances of this gun. The 32-inch 1U-gauge barrels, charged with 444 drachins of powder and 14; oz. So. 6 Hng- lish chilled shot, give patterns ranging from 285 to 331 pellets in 3i-inch circle at 40 yards. The same charge of powder and 1% oz. No.4 American shot gives 16) to 1%5 pattern, with penetration which kills ducks at 5) to yurds like 9 siroke of jightuing, It is a characteristic of the choke-nore to show its greatest superiority in the large sized shot. What I am about to say will perhaps surpris8 you as much as the performance surprised ine. On trial of the 12-gauge 28-inch modified choke-bore barrels, with 33g dractins of powder and 1! oz. of shot, I got about the same, pattern and spread of shot at 26 yards as with the full choke 10-vauge barrels at 40 yards, With tremendous penetration. This is just the performance required of a gun for thick cover, in which you generally tind ruffed grouse, woodcock and quail, these biruds*being killed, with few excep; tions, at from 15 to 25 yards, 7 : COL. JOON BODINE, DEAR Sir—The guns arrived all right. Wethink these last guns you haye sent us will place the Greener guus ahead of any other in this country, as guns of other makers don’t compare in shooting qua ities with them, We unhesitatingly recommend the Greener as far superior to auy gun of foreign or domestic manufacture that we have seen. We say this after seeing and using suns of all the most cele- brated makers, CARLISLE, JONES & CO, SELMA, Ala. The Greener gun presented by Mr. Squires for the best pointer, and awarded to me, is a close, clean, hard hitter, Killing its game at very long distances. It is the s¢coad Greener that | have owned and they cannot be beaten. wu Wil With them at the trap or in the Held, 8. B. DILLEY, , Lake City, Minn. a Str—I have a pair of W, W. 3reeners vreech- loaders fought of H. C, Squires, of New York), modified choke-bore. Ihave had an opportunity to test these weapons on birds heavily feathered, and where great penetration was essential to success, JT have repeatedly taade long shots, always killing the gameclean. At a target both guns made a very eyen distribution of the shot, with extreme penetra- fon B,C. FIELD. Sin—The Greener breecli-ionaer I purchased of you is very fine indeed, ani gives great satisfaction, WARREN, Pa. RUBERT DENNIS!SON. W. W. GREENER; St. Mary's Works, Bir mineham, Eneland. EDWIN HACKETT, LATE OF HACKETT BROTHERS, THE CELEBRATED ENGLISH MAKERS. Mannfacturer and importer of fine breech-load- ing SHOT-GUNS, with all recent improvemeuts. WN. B.—Pin-fire made central; cleaning, repairi browning, etc, ; oe eae Choke-boring a specialty ; “shooting” guaranteed, Send stainp for replies to inquiries, ‘104 William St,, New York, gubligations. DNA EEO E Gunpowiler. FRANK SGHLEY’S AMBRICAN ‘ Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Hunting and Shooting the American Partridge--Quail; Rutfed Grouse—Pheasante, with directions for haud- liug the gun, hunting the dog, and shooting on the Wing. Price. $2, Liberal discount tothe trade. To be had at book stores generaliy. Address, Frank Schley, Oct Frederick City, Md. A new Medical treatise, ‘The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- vation, a book for everybody. Price $1, sent by mail. Fifry KNOW TH YSEL original prescriptions, either one of which is worth ten times the price of the book. Gold medal awarded the author. The Boston Herald says; ‘‘The Science of Life is, beyond all comparison, the most extraordinary work on Physiology ever pub- nN lished.” An Jllustrated Par- HEAL niet Sent FREE. Address DR. . H. PARKER, No. 4 Bul- finch Sireet, Boston, Mass, THYSELF Oct4 3m Gays LAWS—New York, New Jersey, Penna., Delaware and Maryland. Pocket edition. Con- tains useful information for sportsmen. Sent by mail upon receipt 6f price—%5 cents. E, F. VAN ZANDT, No. 200 Walnut Place, Phila. Big Bonanzas for ail agents, THE SOUTHERN AGENTS’ MANUAL, Atlan.a, Ga., describes impartially | the goods, etc., of all best agents’ houses in the Unit- ed States. Scores of rare offers monthly. Agents choose from hundreds. On trial (to agents or those desiring agencies only) three months for three cents to pay postage. Nov 1 4t NOW READY; THE Sportsman's Gazetteer AND, GENERAL GUIDE. WITH 37TAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, 900 pp., Price, $3. BY CHARLES ITALLOOK, EDITOR OF “FOREST AND STREAM y’ AUTHOR OF THE ‘FISHING TOURIST,” “CAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA,” ETC, WEW YORE: “FOREST and STREAM” PUBL ISHING COMPANY. The book is a complete mannal for rportsmen : kt gives every Sportsminlike method for captur- ing every kuown game animal, bird and fish in North America, 1p designates the proper charges fw enns for each kind of game, the various kinds vf decoys and blinds, and baits end tackle for the fish. It gives over 4.009 localities where game and fish may be found, specifies the game found in each lecuiity, the hotel accommodation, aud the best route to get there. (The preparation of this Directory was in itself a work of great magniinde ) Tr gives the sci ntific name and specilic character- istics Of each species It deseribes, with the habitat nud breeding season of e:ch—a mozt valuable con- tribution to science, It deseribes 297 varleties of edible fish alone, ihat may be taken with the hook; 80 varieties of ducks 5 6) varieties of snipe or waders, and the different methods of shooting each. its instractions for capturing large game are very minute, aud the chapters on woudcraft, outtitting and camping have been pronounced by “E] Cazador,” of Los Angeles, California, to be simply complete, - Every kigd of dog used for Fport is designated, and his poin’s for bench judgments fully given. The chapters relating to selection, breeding, rearing, breaking, care and diseases, Comprise a seventh part ofthe yoluame. Tnere are 71 prescriptions and recipes given under the reyision o* the best modern canine therapenutists. Ttis in itself the most concise, accurate, instruc- tive, sensible and comprehensive work ever written upon the dog and his diseases. Any physician can administer the preseriptious with perfect confidence * in their safety and eficacy. 2 It contains yery useful recipes and remedies for wounds, bites, poisous, illness, and emergencies of all kinds ; for cleaning, repairing, and preserving every implement used for sport; for selection and use of every kind of boat employed by sportamen; a reference list of several hundred books in request by sportsmen, and a directory where to buy outfitting oods, i Tt instructs in taxidermy, and tells how to preserve and mount specimens of animals, birds and fish. Ronan’s Metal Shell Cleaner. Cleans fifiy shelisin ten minutes. No water used Knives elastic, self-adjusting, prevent the slipping of wads. Is usequasled as a vreech wiper by cover- ing with an oiled cloth, Wor sale by all gun dealers, or sample sent free by mail on receipt of price, $1.50; 10 and 12 bore, J. F, RONAN, 783 Shawmut avenue Boston, Mass. (Liberal discount to the trade) Ons *- iv Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER, ~ SPORTING BRANDS—Enureka, Continental, *' Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U. 8. Standard, The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agente, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- mngron, Cornhill and Brattle street, Boston, Mass, tY THB HAZARD POWDER CO. MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER. Hazard’s ‘* Electric Powder.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis- ters of 1 1b. only. Hazards ‘American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 3 (coarse), In 1 1b. canisters and 634 lb. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting, Well adapted to shot- guns. WMazard's ** Duck Shooting.” Nog. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse). Ini and 5 |b. canisters and 634 and 12}f lb. kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. For field, forest or water ehooting, it ranks any other brand, and itis equally serviceable for muzzle orbreech-loaders. Hazards & Kentucky Rifle.» FFFG, FFG, and ‘Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs of 25, 124 and 634 lbs, and cans of 5lbs. FEFFG is also packed in 1 ana lb. canisters. Burns strong and moist, The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting. and the ‘‘Sea Shooting’ FG 1s the standard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR HXPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR BROOK, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- pany'’s A ents in every prominent city, or wea at our oflice, = x = 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORE. | P THE New Dittmar Powder. THE CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD For all off-hand shooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on account of little recoil and report. Desirable for hunting on account of little or no smoke, Un- equalled for rapid fring, asit does not foul and heat up the barrel as black powder. Great accuracy, penetration and good pattern. Safer than black powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Neponset, Mass. ORIENTAL POWDER MILLS MANUFAGTURERS. OF ALL KINDS OF. Office—13 BROAD STREET,: BOSTON, BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, 3 WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) *. he “ Oriental ” powder is equal to any made; no’ expense is spared to make the beat. BRANCH OFFICES. J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. ¥ Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Ill. C.J. Chapin, Agent, 915 ocust St., St. Lonis, Mo. * Ageucies in the priverpal cities in the United States, GUNPOWDER| DEAD SHOT, NE PLUS ULTRA, TELEGRAPH, DUCK SHOOTING. The above celebrated Brands are manufactured by the AMERICAN POWDER CO., 233 State Street, Boston. GENERAL WESTERN AGENTS: BE. B, Ramso, Chicago, I. F. @. Goppanp, St. Louis, Mo, M. Bare & Co., Cincinnati, 0. Oct4 tf N.Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency ‘With the latest improved Newspaper Folaing and Machines, No. 13 Spruce street. JAMES BRADY, Manager and Proprieter, AAINIF OLDIES EE VAs | widnees Goods. : | — BOSTON” SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W- SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON. - Hach article—coat, trousers, yest and hat— have the name and mannufacturer’s address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We make no discount except to the trade. We make but one quality, and that is the Very BEST. The price of the suit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest, and choice of either cap with hayelock, or hat. The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. The color is that known as ‘‘ dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in every way. : OUR PATENT DECOYS have entirely superseded the old-fashioned cum- bersome, wooden decoys. The birds are hollow, and six of them occupy about the space of one wooden devoy. The Duck Decoys of all kinds are 3{2 per dozen; geese, $3 each ; yellow leg, $425 per dozen; black breast plover, $3.75 per dozen; red breast plover, $3.75 per dozen; golden ployer, $3.75 per dozen; turnstone, chicken plover, etc. , $3.75 per dozen ; sandpipers, $3.50 per dozen. We are now making standing geese for field shooting. THE HUNTER’S TENT is made of tan-colored duck; light, easily trans- ported. Size, 7ft. by8 ft. Price, $10 complete, made on the umbrella principle, folding into a neat roll 3 feet long. In the judges’ report at Philadelphia they were commended for excellence in every part, Very novel and practicable; adapted to all out-of-door purposes where lawn, beach, hunters and camp tents are used; quick folding ; all sides strongly fortified; enables them to stand against wind and rain. Rey. F. B. Savage, of Albany, N. Y., who camps out in Florida in winter, and the Adirondacks in summer, writes this about the tents : ALBANY, July 31, 1877. Srrs—I have just returned froma three-weeks’ camping expedition in the Adirondack-, and have had the three tents bought of you put to the severest tests of exposure both as to wind and storm, and I- do most unhesitatingly say they are the most com- plete thing of the kind I ever used. ist. They are easily put up or taken down. 2d. They are perfectly waterproof. 3d, They are a good height, and all the room IL available. Gur party asked for no better. They were admired by all who saw them, and one party insisted on buy~- ng one of ours that was tospare. Rev. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn, and the Key. Dr. Irwin, of Troy, both indorse what I say about your tent, With kind re- gards, yours truly, F B, SavaGeE. Tan-Colored Leather Pliable Waterproof Suits, in Shooting Coats, Jackets, Breeches, Vests and Hats at following prices: Coats, $22; Breeches, $15; Jackets, $18; Veste, $12. These form the most elegant shooting equipment known. They are indestructible. A recent notice in the Forrest anp Stream from a correspondent, says; Whenever a sportsman, or eyen one who does not claim the distinction, finds a really gvod and useful article, it is no more than fair that he should let others have the benefit of his knowledge. For this reason we would call attention to the Tan-colored Leather Shooting or Fishing Suits, made by G. W. SIMNONS & SON, of Boston, Mass,, the manufac- turers of the famous ‘Boston Shooting Suit.” I saw these goods advertised mm your paper, and wrote to the parties for samples. J found the ma- terial as soft and pliable as apiece of kid. I tested it by soaking in water twelve hours, and found it as nearly waterproof as one could desire, and after dry- ing was happily surprised to find it had not stiffened in the least. I have since then received a full suit— coat, yest and breeches—ordered by letter from } measure taken by myself. : The goods are splendidly ma” %, well lined with flannel; in fact do not seehot they can be im- proved. ' My friends are unanimons ia their verdict that G. W. Simmons & Son’s leather goods cannot-be ex- celled in quality or beaten in price. For every kind of sporismen’s goods address Oak Hall, Boston, Masa, “SPECIAL ATTENTION Novy2z 1 LERS AND SILVERSMITH HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, : DEALERS IN Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, IMPORTERS OF FRence, GERMAN, AND ENoish Fancy GIVEN TO THE MA OF APPROPRIATE DE Shooting, Boating, Racing, and other Prim, ue ILLUSTRATED GATALOGI CONTAINING Three Dozen Wood Cuts of the above and other af In our line, and Including the GAME LAWS OF CONNEOTI Mailed to any Address, on receipt of $0. 6 SHONINGER OR t a i! (PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY Best Instrum Their comparative excellence ia reco Jndges in their Report, from which il ig AD extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO? aa the best Instruments ata price rende possible toa large class of purchasers, I bination of Reeds and Bells, product o pleasing effects, containing many desirtl ments, will stand longer in dry or damp& liable to get out of order, all ihe boards three-ply, put together so it is impos to either shrink, swell or split.” ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANE This Medal and Award was granted: severe competition of the best make! the most cdmpetent juries ever 4 New styles acd prices just issued, cordance with our rule, the BEST the least money. We are prepared to appoint a few ney Illustrated Catalogues mailed, postpi plication to ; B. SHONINGER ORGA? 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, NEW HAY. Fashionable Cards, no 2 alike, WIIDE® post paid. GEo, 1, Rep & Co,, d 2 Sportsmen's Bout }} HUNTING FOR DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGES Take the Grand Rapids and Icdian 4 FISHING FOR HIKE, PICKEREL, BASS Follow the G. R. and L—The “Hl Time, New York to Grand Rap t EXPENSES LOV Shooting season expires Deeember & Mation as to routes, ratio and bes yacious kinds of game, etc. Apply % A. B, LEET, Gen. Pal A, HOPPE, Grand B Eastern Agent, 116 Market 8, Pi : | Publications. LONG-RANGE RIFLE SHOOTING, A Complete History of the International Z.ons-Range Matches, |873-| 877—Come plete Elcho Shieid Scores—Rulesand ~~ Regulations of the N. R. A. ; Etc., Ete, . FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN.” Price 25 ceuts, RF New York, Pablished by the Forest and Stream Pub, Co, 1877. a Bound Volumes OF Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, lete setof the FOREST AND STREAM- et valdinea: bound handsomely in cloth—a valu, 6 library for the spoitsman—-can now be obtained 00 anovlication to this office. BINDERS. ie fine books bound. Art Journal bound i ahs London publisners’ style. Picturesque erica, Art Treasury of Germany and Tee men in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, al Strated works, music and magazines in the best sand lowest prices; done intwo or three days pe te WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey‘Btreet. “THE OOLOGIST,” ONTHELY JOURNAL DEVOTED ZEXCLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS’ EGGS. is Magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo~ is now in its third yolume. It is replete with tis new or recent in Ornithology and Oology, publishes important papers on the rarer of our Sandeggs. It is just the periodical for those ing collections of birds and eggs for Scientific mination, asits columns are constantly furnish- % descriptions of the eges of new and rare species, “uEMS—Forty cents 2 year, in advance, Speci- copies and prospectuses only on receipt of ip. Address, 8. L. WILLARD & CoO., Oneida st., Utica, N. Y. | Camp Life in Florida, By CHARLES HALLOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FISTING JTOURIST, Published by Forest and Stream Pub- lishing Co., Wo, 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, for sae by all booksellers. Sen! by mail, post- repaid, oh rece'pt of price ($1.50) at ofiice ot ication, ing; preserving, stretching, dressing; tanning and iyeing skins and furs fishing, etc. vith 20 cents, Taxidermists Oet 256 | a “f ir, Fin & Feather CONTAINS THE HE LAWS of all the States and the -~ . fanadian Provinces and a List of Hunting and Fishing Grounds, Besides, a Vast Fund of VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR ALL i> WHO EITHER SHOOT OR FISH. t tells you everything you want, to kuew about and Fishing, Where to zo, Mow to get there, Kind of Game and Vish yon will find, What f Shooting and Fishing ‘Tackle to Use, Am- tion, Bait, &e., and is indispéusable to all who fither Gun or Rod; it is in fact, a complete ING AND FISHING DIRECTORY, matter how much or how little recreation in the woods or along the streams, you ind qo Fin, and Feather worth many times ou H Humber congists of 176 to 192 large octayo §, and in addition to the ToreRoie contains herons Interesting Sketches of Camp Life and ang Adventure that renders the work enter- idinstructiye reading for every household. objectionable word appears in its pages. Fix, anp Fzaruer is published every two ‘At $3 a year; single copies, 50 cents, can be News Agents, Gun Stores, Fishing Tackle [ ma FOREST AND Spartsmen’s Atontes, STREAM, — Sportsmen's Zoutes, Svortsmen's Zoutes, TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA RB. 00, Respectlully invite attention te the superior Facilities afforded by their lines for reaching moat of the TROTTING PARKS and RACH ‘COURSES in the Middle States. These lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, &ayoid the dimi_ culties and dangers of reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORFED without failure or injury. . The lines of Pennsylyani Railroad Company also reach the best lecatlities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION TICKETS aré sold at the effices of the Company in allthe principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known ceuters for Trout Fishing, Wing | Shooting, and Still | Hunting, Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN. CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and ay oe on the NEW JERSEY COA renowned for SALT WATER SPORD AFTER FIN AND FHATHER. ; L. P. FARMER, Gen’l Pass. Agent. FRANK THOMSON. Gen’l Manager, febiz-tz TONINGTON LINE, FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS HAST. REDUCED FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leaye Pier 33 North River foot Jay St. IN SEVEN at 6:00 PM, NOT A TRIP MISSED YEARS. Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices. Tooms secured af offices of Westeatt Express pany, and at 363 Broad ngton St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE, Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P. M. Freights via either line taken at lowest-rates, L. W. FILKINS, G, P, Agent, D,8, BABCOOK, Pres, GilGAGO & ALTON RAILROAD, THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicago to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. HIRST-CLASS ACOOMMODATIONS IN HVERY THING, SPORTSMEN will find splendid shooting on the ne of this road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, uail, ete. Connects direct at Kansas City with the ansas Pacific Railroad for the great Buffalo and An- telope range of Kansasxand Colorado. Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for ~ Sportsmen. JAMES CHARLTON, State Com- way, New York, and 333 Wash- THE NEW ROCTE FOR KANSAS & COLORAD . SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SPORTSMEN. For maps, tickets, and gern to L. H, NUTTING, Broadway, New York. T. J, ANDERSCN, Gen’l Pass. Agent, W. F. WHITE, Gen’l Ticket Agent, 1 information, apply Gen’l Eastern Agent, 934 Topeka Kanses Sportsman’s Route. 2ANADA, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, Direct Connections at Buffalo with New York entral and Hrie Railway. At Detroit, with Michigan Centra! Railroad. ot ar with Toledo, Wabash and Western sailroad. DOGS CARRIED FREE +d glyen special attention. THROUGH CARS—FAST TIME AIR LINE—STEEL RAILS, FRANK E. SNOW, G. P. & T. Ageut, Detroit. HOw TO LIVE FLORIDA, HOW TO GO, COst OF TRIP, COST TO SETTLE, what tocul- a how to eulti- vate if, etc., etc. all toldin each number of Florida New. orker, published 2021 Park Row, New York City, Single copy, 10c,, one year $ &® Acres Or- . country healthy, thickly settled Ad- ress J.B, OLIVER, Eat Arent, Box Hee , New York rt pepe mauled, postpaid, on receipt of price, CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. utes, and from Thirty-fourth street, E.R , fifteen minutes previous to f M., 2:00, 4:24, 4:45, 5:23, 6:03 P, a. SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. u., 6 35 P. ue. 5:05 Pp. wm, 6:42 P.M. SUNDAYS, 9:30 4. ar. 2:00, 4:24, 5:23, A. M., 6:35 Pp. or. 4. M., 1:30, 2:00,3:80, 4:94, 5-05, to Far Rockaway only, 11:00 a. o., 1: Rockaway only. 1:33, 3:00, 4:20, DAY nights only at 12:01 4. M. SUNDAYS at 9:27 A. u., 4:30 p, ar Neck, Garden City. stations, see small time tables and Time Cards at PE owal hotels and under-mentioned ticket 0 Siac offices in New York at Jam th street ferries, at the offices of Wertcott's Long Island Express. Co., Broadway, 942 Broadway, Gr, 42d st.; in Br Brooklyn, HE. D. By purchasin offices, baggage destination. ee a ae St. Paul and St. Louis Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn QUICKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH crossing and Lines in Iowa, ronning through some of the finest hunting gronun Fall River Line FOR BostTow AND ALL POINTS Bo VIA NEWPORT AND Ly. FALL ; THE MAMMOTH PALACE STE \MSHIPS, BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE Leave Pier No 28 North River, foot of Mn ray Street, daily, at 4:34) P, ur, (Sundays excepted). FULL NIGHT'S REST. NO MIDNIGHT CBMNGES, Tickets for sale at principal hotels and ticket of- tices, at uilice on pier, and on board steaners, BORDEN & LOVELL, Agents, GEO. L. CONNOR, J, R. KENDRICE, Gen’! Pass, Agt, Sup’t, FOR FLORIDA ~~ Fe THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, ST, AUGUSTINE, SAN FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in *LORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence hy railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, yeneral Agent, Philadelphia and Southern Mail S, 8. Co., Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. Deci4-ly “The Bermudas.”? OW A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached-in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an eguable temperature of ahout 70 deg. The elegaut British Steamships Bermuda,” and “Camina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies, For full information apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y. ee ee DEC ality. | Peels ISLAND RAILROAD. JULY 23, 18977. Ferryboats leave James’ Slip,.N. Y., thirty min- boats from James Slip after 7 P.m. On Sun et only, General Passenger see mee Long Island City, Hunters Point, 3 Sees « for Greenport, Sag Harbor, Riverhead, and A RB UR F ALO HUNT intermediate stations, at 8:44° 9:03 4. M., 3:30, | } ih 0 PM. SUNDAYS from Brooklyn ab 4:36 a. A. M —ON THE— ; y For Patchogue, ete., at 9:03 A. M., 2:00, 4:45 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe | 5:23, 6:03 «. s¢ SUNDAYS, 9:15 A. ; Railway. For Babylon, etc., at 7:30, 8:44, 9:03, 11-30 a, Bor Port Jefferson, etc., at 10:00 a. w., 3:30, SUNDAYS, 9:30 a. a. For Northport, éte., 10:00 4. M., 3:30, 4:24. 5:05, ; &:30P mw ete., at 7:30, 8:44, 11:30 a, M., 6:08, 7:00 P. a. SUNDAYS, 9:15 For Rockaway Beach, ete., 9:00, 10:20, 11:30 5:43 P.M. 7:00 p.m, SUNDAYS, 9;15, 10:60, 6:30 PB. mw. 6:35 to Far or, at 7:40, 9:03, 9:20, 11:03 a. M., 5:00, 5:40, 7:04 B. mt, ‘On SATUIO 30, 8:10, For Creedmo For Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Great Hempstead and intermediate ? ces. es’ Slip and T Park Place, 785 ard Central Depot, ooklyn, 333 Washington st. ; in , 79 Fourth street. & tickets at any of tha above can be checked irom residence tu mys1 3m Short | Line. Railway. WAY DAILY, connecting with all East and West At 8 o’cLloek P. M. F CITY OF ATLANTA, up for the convenience of Dp rivalled on the co EXCURSION TICKETS AT RED Toutes and to all points in th ae further information can (1) The first-class steamcer B East River, daiy (Sundays excepted) at 3 Sengers to North and East at 12 p. x, NIGHT LINE—The CoN York at 11 p, the early morning tra‘ns. Merchandise fo train from New Vermont, Western N York and Canada. ij heer “FISHING ZINE.” Brook Trout,Grayling and Biack Bass Fisheries OF NORTHERN MICHT GAN, FIA Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. (Mackinaw, Grand Rapid; & Cincinnati Short Line.) Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a spoonin the waters of the Grand Traverse Region will come again withont solicitation. All other lovers of the Rod are invited to try these waters, wherein The fish named aboye, as also Musealonge, . Pike and Pickerel, abound. r In no other streams east of the Rocky Mountaina is the famous American Grayling found in such numbers. - Brook Trout Season opens May (st. Grayling Season opens June 1st. The sportsman can redaily send trophies of hig Skill to his friendsir “Club” at home, as ice for packing fish can be had at many points, Take your family with you. The scenery of the North Woods and lakes is very heautifol. The air is pure, dry, and bracing. The climate peculiarly beneficial to those Suffering with hay feyer and asthna. The Hotel Accommodations, a8 a Tule, good, far surpassing the tries new enough to afford the fin On andefter June Ist Round Bickets sold to Pointa in Grand Traverse Region, and attractive train facilities offered to tourists and sportsmen; also, on and after July 1s’, Mackinaw and Lake Superior Excursion Tick- eta, - . Dogs, Guns, and Fishing Tackle Carrie I Free at owner's risk, Camp Cars for Fishing Parties nnd Families at low rates, Itis our aim to make sportsmen feel this route, For Tourists’ Guide, containing full in- formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &c.. and accu Fate maps of the Fishing Grounds, send to Forzsr AND STREAM office, oraddress _ J. H, PAGE, G, P. & T. A., Grand Rapids. Mich, A, HOPPE, Eastern Passenger Agent, 116 Market Street, Philadelphia, while plain, are, average in coun- est of fishing, Trip Excursiorn “at home”’on N EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINE BOUND BROOK RGUTE, FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA. C /MMENCING OCTOBER 19, 1817. Leave New York for Trenfon and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 17:30 a. M., 1:30, 3:33, 5:30, 12 p. a. and afd P.M. for Trenton. ‘ Leave Philadeiphia from station North Pennsyl- vania Railroad, Third and Berks Streets, at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A. ML, 1:30, 4:15, 5:30, 12, M, Leave Trenton for New Yo k at 1:20, 6:35, 8:05, 10:15 A. M,, 12:15, 9:10, 4:55, 6:05 P, M. Pullman Drawing Room Var4-are attached to the 9:30 A. M., 1:30, 5:30, M. traigs frm New York and to the 7:30, 9:30. M., 1:30 P.M, trains from Philadelphia, SUNDAY TRAINS—Leave Ne¢ York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 4. o,, 5:30, 12 P.M. Leave Trenton at 10:20. A. 4, 8:10 P. wr. Tickets for sale at foot of and 944 Broadway, i at No. 4 Court street, Brooklyn, Baggag: checked from residence to de: tinatinn, H. P- BALDWIN, Gen, Pase, Agen! GREAT SOUTHERN Freigh t& Pass’nger Line, VIA Charleston S. CG The South and the Southwest _AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday rom Pier 27,N a Neat a Glen Cove, ete., 8:44, 11:36 Capt. M.S. Woodnul} CHARLESTON, A. M., 2: 330, 4:24, 5:05, 6:42 p. mu, SUNDAYS = "2p » 8. Woodhull, Capt. R. We. Lockwood, 9:30 A. ar, 6:80 Po "| SANTIAGO DE CUBA, G. W. CLYDR For Merrick, Cap‘. 8. Crowell, The above steamers have b Capt, Ingraham. een handsomely fitted ASSeENngers, and are un- ast for d UCED RATES, &@~ Insurance to destination ONE-HALF OF on PER CENT, Qu Goods forwarded free of ; y Commission, Puagga, tickets and Bills of Lading issned and Signed ‘at the ofice of JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO., Agents, Pier 27, N. wharf, W. P. CLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green, Through Freight Tariffs, Passage Tickets by ali € South and Southwest, be obtained at the r4ce ASELL, General Agent, t Line, 317 Broadway. R., foot Park Place, Office on the BENTLEY D. H Great Southern Freigh corner of Thomos sireet, Octll 3in —_, EW HAVEN, HARTFORD SPRIN N AND THE NORT! SERED, ORTH, LM CITY leayes Pier 25, P.M. Pag- TINENTAL Je rar aves Ne M., arriving in N : 6w Haven in time for rwarded by daily express freight Haven through io Maseachasetta, ew MHamipsh re, Northern New Freight received untll 6p, uw. RICHARD PECK, General Agent, Old Dominion Line. _ The steamers of Nibataet oe and upland shooting y> this Line reach some of the finest sections in the coun« Connections hincoteague, Cobb’s direct for C Pinneted aud Rufed Grouse aud Qual Syormen | dann Rt Pols om the Peninsula “City Boing at thie office- ed Grons' € ail. smen ver, Currituck, Florida, and t € mountain- 5) 4 and thelr dogs taken good care of. Reduced rates | ous country of Virginia, Tennessee etc. Norfo Serine Co ee Suee ones Bins aren ieee ere cone een uate eee nore upon apylestion tg Generat A ate Tuesday, “Thursday and Suturday; u + s " E . oe ee ce ce ar Rapids, ar 8 eiawars, Mondig aid Hridiy ar 3 Pow Fu ll 7 fis » E, R, KING has accommodations for ‘ iP. 5 cray a idk te rid sy PM v 1 tafor abe HAS. SUYDAM, Publi isher, Seaevae. and has dogs for hunting. Refers to F. Wins.ow, Gen, Passenger Agent, | mation given at Oilice, 197 Greenwich St,, New York SS i49 Chambers Street, N, ¥, . B, Dodge, #51 Broadway, N. Y, Noyis |! 7 Gelera!] Manager, = : wf Sep 28 ly 392 FOREST AND. STREAM) ’ . 1 r * La Gus, Gites, Ge. | WHAT PRAIRIL OIL IS BEING USED FOR. Sportsmen's Goods. Mn. KESWARD Puite, late Dramatic Editor Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, N. Y,, was unable to walk with- ' = cut the aid of crutches, owing to a severe attack of Rheumatism, After the third application of PRAIRIE W. H. HOLABIRD, Manufacturer of _ Or the crutches were thrown aside, he haying no further use for them. Says the Proprietor of Niblo’s Garden, New York: “PRAIRIE Orb gaye me tellef from inflammatory 7 7 j n:& h in vr rheumatism aiter first application ; and after the third I had no further use for my cane.” Specialties Clot ; =f PRIOR RORKE, Esq., ex-Building Inspector, DeKalb avenue and Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, says: “Por FoR SPORTSMEN: acute or inflammatory rheumatism it is a wonderful remedy; has been in use in my family for over a year.’ Valparaiso i Ind. M, CG. EDEY, Hsq., the well-known chemist, 319 Court &t eet, Brooklyn, manufacturer of Edey’s Carbolic , Troches, ete ,says: ‘I find PRATRIE Ou to be a most wonderfal preparation in cases of rhenmatism, hay- ng seen it tested in a case of years’ standing. The patient obtained relief at once, and was ultimately icnred.” Mr. JOHN H. SNEDIKER, of ‘Telfair & Snediker, Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat, Yeat, Pants and Cap, $10. No. 1 Shooting Coats, water=: proof and first-class in every particular, sent b mail, post-paid, $6. 4 Holabird’s New Game Bag; weighs 12 ounces, Pieurisy by the use of PRAIRIE OIL, The most convenient and coolest garment ver offered to Spor ahel Can be used in place of & coat; room for 50 shells and 75 snipe or quail; by Mr. G. Pappos, tobacco merchant, 992 Fulton street, Brooklyn, lost the use of his right leg by Sciatica, mail for $2, got- relief at once after first application of PRAIRIE Om. This gentieman had become so depressed by his 2 . ts Holabira’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for f shells; simple and admirable for boat shoo affliction that he had given up all hopes of recovery. Capt. JosErH LA Ficrs, Merchant Court, near Remsen street, $2.50. Fine Linen, Corduroy and Fustian suits m years standing, after a few applications of PRAIRIE OIL, to Bite ey) pee 2a monte Rena Mx. Brerson, publisher, 16 Beekman street, New York, catalogue of goods. Money refunded ifnot satistiod, . many serious complaints.” W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. (ae Ask your Druggist for tt. Ask your gun dealer tor Holabird’s goods, oil merehauts, 105 John street, New York, was cured 0 Brooklyn, was cured of a stiff joint, of THREE BARRELED gays: ‘I find PRAIRIE Oi to be infal‘tble In Breech"Loading Guns. | Prioz Firry Cans AND ONE Do.taAr PER BOTTLE. : (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) P. 0. Box 2997. «THE PRAIRIE OIL Co.,” 132 Nassau St., N.Y. = A new feature in the Sporting Line, Forms a Sent prepaid by express on receipt of ten cents additionel. i Sportsmen ’ Attention ‘light and compact gunfrom eight to ten BODO SEND FOR CIRCULAR. giving Ae bel sts the very thing so often wante 1 SS oting. eS DON'T PASS THIS BY. | “Ss ay Three barrel, $75 to $250. 5 TAN Bonide barrel shot guns. SSS ae ‘Ny | ER poe STODDARD'S CARTRIDGE-LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING AML OTHER W.H. B AKER & CO., : Se eoeee asad weight, 10 ounces, and nickel-plated. Price, #6. a ‘ a oA ecommended by FOREST AND STREAM AND Rop AND GuN, Boone, Recapper, Will Wildwood, Ira A. Syracuse, N. Y. Payne, and others. Liberal Giscount to the trade. Send postal order to poe ae f Oe 5 E. THOMAS, JR., Cc. J. STODDARD & CO., Waal GUNS, PISTOLS, SPORTING GOODS, Lock box 192, Washington, D.C. el ee ewe | TRA A, PAINE The ‘Fibre? wad will give & better penetration CHAM PIG FILLE D CLASS BALL. and pattern than Eley’s wadding. It is elastic and erat and will hold the load secarely in brass shells. ill not take fire or blow topieces. Price per box of PATENTED OCTOBER 11. 250, 25 cents for No. 10 and Nob. 12, 80 cents for No. 8. ; — Sample sent by mail on receipt of price. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETEING MUCH NEEDED. _— LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE, eae, _ he Bohemian Glass Works having made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- DELAWARE CARTRIDGE COMPANY | ing for the past year, and having facili in g cheaper an te than other establishments, i |-known Sportsman, [RA A. ‘AINE, to take entire charge of the WILMINGTON, DEL production of his new patent Feather Filled Bail, which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell. erlority of these bal's than that W. We can give the sportsmen of America DO “ami very ball in the market, have ordered 2,000 to be sent to Englaud., In bited has it failed to take the place of all others. st care, in barrels of 300 and boxes of f WR ToD i rai (iM | We ‘ a The only premium awarded by “the Cente i Commission, Philadelphia, 1876, for Alligator WY ates proof Boots and Shoes. Goods seut to all parts of the U. &., Cs OF Catalogues containing full instructions for Bei measurement sent free on application. 503 Broadway, New York goeD’s OIL TANN GM MOCUASINS. The best thing, in the mii for hunting, fishing, caD snow-shocing, etc. easy to the feet; 1 om durable. Maude to ‘ rome il a variety of style =r warranted the article. Send for illustrated circular. : HUTCHINGS, P. 0. Box 368, Dover, N, H. ¢ sor to Frank eran W, HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N. ¥., AGM Founded July 4, 1808. no instance where it has been ex hi 1 shit Ly Gf. ackle. Eyery ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greate 500, Send for pricelist. Special inducements to the trade. HEADQUARTERS BOHEMIAN GLASS WORKS, 21 B. CREENWOOD. 3 onseancasnariom | Capt, Bogardus’ Patent Glass Ball Trap Manufacturer of Aquaria Greenk Cement, and dealer in Wish Food, Gold Fish, Water Be ne Cae and raiuar ges es at, Berens ions. Canaries, Cages, Rustic Baskets, rd Houses, Sea Shells, etc., wholesale and retail. ; : afi d Ro u 24 h Bal is. Nos. 114 to 18 COLLEGE PLACE, Near Murray Bt, New York, N. ¥. These Traps and Balla patented by Bogardes and used by him many hat is wanted by all © : thousand times, proves them to be just W. H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, ~ 4 Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices. Trout Rods, full mounted, $30, formerly $50; other rods in proportion. iyery Rod bearing my name is six strands from putt to extreme tip, gnd mounted with my “ patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against imper- 4 Pearl Street, N. Y. SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND AMATEURS. —_—e THE PATENT ROUGH BALL—The only: Ball that will preak sure when hit by shot. Use none but the best, Every ball marked. Patented April 10, 1877; Traps, March 13, 1877, Geo. E. Hart & Co., NEWARK, Nid TRADE SUPPLIED. - ¢ THE GREEN GUN fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may I pe desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- Fy strongest snap-action yyood, MADE TO ORDER. 3 eSB ! made, The proportions f Nes and finish, the shooting Yoo Ge 4 : ==—=3 jualities for penetration == and pattern, are not ex- : celled. Can bore te = make any pattern order- ed, from a cylinder toa 2 foll choke. = Muzzie-loaders altered to breech-loaders, with Zcagme action as Tew uns. Barrels bored to = anon bles ary errones ng done promptly and in e very best man- Hochester, N. Y= ‘Aug30 tf Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. Also manufacturer of Patent Reeis for Salmon and Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and handsomest Reels ever made. Full line of FISHING TACKLE always on hand. ser Send tor circular and price list. At Fe Lessons in Fly Tying. 1 will guarantee to teach any gentleman the art of dressing flies in a few lessons. Address ZOHN HAILY, 320 Henry Street, New York City. —— Thos. W. Sparks, Shot & Bar Led MANUFACTURER. Office 121 Walnut Street, Phila i . Re-boring and repairing breech-loading shot- Price $455. now price list to CHARLES GREEN, 8 West TOS Sti, HUBER & MERWIN’S CHAMPION BALL TRAP. We call the attention of the fraternity to the above trap, claiming to be the ne plus ultra. x, gombines compactness wite durability, and ts arranged, by & pwivel on the bed-plate, tothrow ® ball jn any direction or Bt any elevation un- known to the shooter, & screen prevent- ing hig seeing the dire.tion in which the trap is et, Magic Lanterns and Stereoy 0 & H.T. ANTHONY & CO, 591 Bt The spring, a8 the cut will show, 1s « N. Y., opposite Metropolitan, 5t¢ made of a steel rod oF wire, bent spirally and Views: Graphoscopes, Chromos and at the point of attachment, thus receiving | Albums, Photographs of Gelebritles, Phot the concussion ita entire length, and pre- Transparencies, Oonvex Glass, P graf terials. Awarded First Premium at Vie venting breakage, “4 3 Philadelphia, PRICE $10. FOR SALE BY Flies tled to order from any pattern. Novs ti ES Aimugements, Gite. SS SS Zoological Garden. FAIRMOUNT PARE, PHILADELPHIA, Gpen everyday. Alarge collection of Living Wile Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. Admission 25 cents; ghildren under twelve, 19 cents. jan6 ly Sportsmen's Headquai FOR WINES, LIQUORS AND © — Outfits for yachting. The camp ‘ specialty. Olives by the case, gallon of THOS, LYNCH, Iwronté 99 NASSAU ST), Bennett Buildings BARTON & CO., Sole Agents, = 397 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. rket, and find the CHAMPION GLASS BALL TRAP, jor 1c ee all, and take pleasure in recommending the Fs super +0 sporting clubs and Dy friends. (Signe TRA A. PAINE, AugS ly = ———— = a Se en UNION SQUARE HOTEL, | Oo. M:- BRENNAN, QLD KENTUCKY BOURBON & MONONGAHELA, Wonderiul Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians. Twelve seals, 5S 6 jell-bendere; and thousands of other curious inarine creatures. Prot. Young, maryelous yentriloquist. Miss Lubin in submarine performances. Delig orchestral concerts. Feeding the animals fishes and othe entertaiments.. r ar ‘ i A, J. DAM & SONS, Proprietors. UNION, SQUARE, Corner isth: Street, New York. 49 South Olark Street, Chicago. = _ THE AMERICAN > J _ Ss SPORTSMAN’S JOURNAL. © Terms. Fonr Dellars a Year. Ten Cents a Copy. j NEW YORK, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1877. Volume 9.—No, 17: No. 111 Fulton St., N. VY. —- THE OLD OAK TREE. 9 T IS a gray old.tree, and its branches three, With thin, red leayes, sere and dry, Like giants old, still grim and bold, Frown up *¢ the Autumn sky ; Yet once if stood In the dark green wood, A sapling, young and slight, Which the deer might crush In his onward rush, Or the whirlwind in its might, But hush?! let us hear from the aged seer, Wis story of wonders bold; Many and ofr, were the strange sights seen Eré his eyes grew dim and old, Hark! hear him speak To the breezés bleak, As they whirl his dry leaves round; Iiis yoice is hoarse, ~ Ard graff, and coarse, Yet w-thal, *tis a pleasant sound **T was born In the Spring, when the breezes sing Giad songs to the opening flowers; I budded and grew, while the year was new, In the shade of my parent bowers; Since, mapy a Spring, On the rapid wing Of Time, with his hoary head, And many a tree, With its leatlets free, From our besutiful home have fled. +*Pm bound by a spell, and I may not tell The wonderful things I've seen; To oblivyion’s shade, a vow have I made, To whisper them not again.” E’en as he spoke, The “Storm King’s ” stroke Passed his hoary and scathed head o’er; Down, down to the ground He sank, and the sound Of his yoice was heard no more. As the howling storm, o’er his prestrate form, Swept on in his pathway dread, Asad song passed on the wailing blast, Like a requiem for the dead. ‘Oh, proudly he steod In the dark, green wood, A long, long time ago; But mourn for the Oak, His heart is broke, And he lieth now full low.” Tor Forest and Stream and Rod aul Gun. A Canadian Sishing River. OST of us haye looked forward with keen excitement and pleasent anticipation to summer excursions, on whatever line they lead us, whether it be that of the resorter to fashionable spas or those of less ambitious character ; whether they be of Acadian quiet and simplicity of country retreats, far away not only from the bustle of the city, but even of rare communication with it, or of village cottages sur- rounded by but a patch of garden, with green fields to wander in. Hyen the less pretentious trips, which last but a few days, ereate a zest and desire for them which tell of innate feeling of love of enjoying the freedom from the every-day life con- sequent upon a city existence; the palling influence which seems to paralyze the capacity of rural felicity in the inhabit- ants of towns and cities. By no means the less enjoyable amusement is that of the sportsman; and in making his pur- chases prior to a trip he experiences an almost childish delight in anticipation, not only of the pleasures, but the dangers be- fore him; for the quiet and passive river often becomes a bois- terous and death-threatening rapids, Not long since I felt these variations of feeling on a fishing excursion to one of the many fishing rivers near ihe city of Quebec. It was difficult to make the choice of any one in particular, for we had tried nearly all those within a radius of thirty miles and were ambitious of trying new waiters, where few had ever thrown the fly, and where we might, in the solitude of the primeval forest, broken only by the cry of pird or the sound of the wind—‘! where,” one might say, ‘(man never {rod before,” and sit by our own camp fire and cook the trout whipped by ourselves from lonely streams. After many suggestions, Le bras de Nord de la Riviere Ste. | Anne was decided on. Our knowledge of it was vague in the extreme; the way to it even was unknown to us, for in- formation regarding it we could not at the time procure. But to it we were determined to proceed, and our after experience taught us that our decision was right, and that we had indeed hit upon the beau ideal of fishing rivers and wild beauty, The north branch of the River St. Anne, also ealled the “Tattle Saguenay” from its almost savage scenery, rises in the mountains of the Laurentian Range and falls into the main river of the same name, which empties itself into the St. Lawrence, some miles aboye Quebece Its rocky sides rise precipitously to the-height of several hundred feet, and its many rapids render the descent of it in boats a difficult and dangerous undertaking, The country at the upper part of it is wholly uninhabited, and is covered with a dense forest. The consequence is that few but fishermen and sportsmen yisit this beautiful and rugged locality. Countless trout shoot the many rapids, or linger in the deep frigid pools of the St. Anne River, and any follower of Izaak Walton may easily entrap many dozens a day. ' It was mid-summer—in the dog days—when the frightful heat hurried all who ee snatch such liberty from the boil- ing city to the seaside or to country retreats. The burning pavements were trodden by few pedestrians; the Venetians were tightly closed to shut out the glaring sun, and darkened rooms were sought after by prostrate humanity. Water carts paraded up and down the streets, deluging the thirsty earth, and panting dogs hid themselves in grateful shades. It was mid-summer, and the heat and ennui had become intolerable, when I joined the party to try the fishing in the St. Anne River. We were three men—Mr, Torrance, Mr. Percy and myselfi—and Mr. Torrance’s three boys. The purchase of provisions and fishing tackle did not long detain us, and we started from the North Shore Railway station at Quebec at about six o’clock in the afternoon. The first-class carriages had not then been placed on the line, and considering that the toad was not completely ballasted, we found the wooden benches rather uncomfortable. This, however, was made up by the courtesy of Mx. Robetaille, the conductor, and the ex- actitude with which Mr. Robdaille, the engineer, kept up to time. Fortunately the wreckers had not then commenced their diabolical attempts, and we safely arrived at Pont Rouge, or rather Ste. Jeanne de Neuyille, as the village is called, in about an hour anda half. Since the building of the North Shore Railway, this village has made rapid strides. Where before there were but few houses, are now erected handsome stores and villus. Near by, the wild River Jacques rushes down its stony bed, and in its waters may be seen the lordly salmon plunging and leaping. Here we engaged two back-boards, and on them we placed ourselves with the lug- gage and drove on to St. Raymond, about eighteen miles dis- tant, where we arrived about midnight. St. Raymond is delightful; well built shops and dwellings strike one with | surprise, for we can scarcely expect to see such signs of pros- perity as here represented, A fine church, whose walls inside and ceilings are beautifully frescoed, stands in the centre of the village, through which runs a broad street, flanked by wide wooden sidewalks. The river St. Anne runs alongside, and is here crossed by a substantial bridge. Mr. Savary, a prominent villager, very kindly lent us his tent, cooking uten- sils and a flat which we tried to transport over sixteen miles on an abominable road, which ran over a succession of moun- tains, so that it was approaching evening before we reached our destination and camping ground. ‘The latter part of our journey was made through the primeval forest, the road hay- ing gradually dwindled to nothingness or a squirrel track up.a tree, The two men whom we had brought with us from St. Raymond were perfect woodsmen and chassewrs. Ina very short time our tent was set up in a charming spot on the bank of the river, a fire lit and supper being prepared—a supper of bacon, eggs, trout which we had quickly’ taken from the river, bread, butter, tea and coffee. Our hunger satisfied, and weary with our long drive and prostrated by the intense heat, we gathered ourselves together in the tent and prepared for slumber. But we reckoned without our host, for myriads of flies—black flies, sand flies, mosquitoes—attacked us so furi- ously that we were in a short time a mass of bites. The smoke from the immense fire in front of our tent seemed only to exasperate them. Sleep was banished, and we surrendered in a kind of despair to our merciless foes, They seemed not to trouble the two chasseurs, but devoted their united energies to us from the city. Sullenly and anxiously we waited for the break of day and then hurried to plunge into the cool water to refresh ourselves and allay the inflammation of the bites. The bath was delightfully cool, and in some measure relieved us from pain, and the boys could hardly be induced to leave it even for our al jresco—breakfast—after having des- - patched which we prepared for fishing. Our tent was pitched upon the bank of a certain cove in which the water was some- what shallow. Outside, the current rushed down tumultu- ously and a precipitous wall, fringed at the summit with lux- uriant herbage, guarded the further side. On either side of the tent was a grove of maple trees, while in its rear was a sort of uncultivated field filled with raspberry bushes and strawberry plants rich with their luscious fruits. The beauti- ful maples completely shaded our tent, and in front of it was built a huge fire to keep off the flies and to cook our meals. Alongside the fire the chasseurs had erected a sort of inclosed miniature shed, beneath which our provisions were stored, and they themselves rested secure from the attacks of the sun’s rays and descending showers of rain. We divided into two parties—Mr. Percy, with one of the boys and a chassewr, in one boat, and myself, with the two other boys and a chussewr, in the second boat. Mr. Torrance remained in camp, he haying suffered so much from fatigue and the flies that he felt too much indisposed to venture out, In truth, so much did he suffer that later in the day he des- patched one of the men to the nearest house—ten miles off— for a horse and vehicle, and returned to St. Raymond to wait for us on our homeward trip. The whole day unceasingly we fished up and down the river, sometimes running rapids, at other times poling up against the stream, the flies all the while continuing their ferocious attacks and onslaughts. The wild beauty of the scenery of the riveris indescribable, Ai its every turn new scenes of grandeur meet the eye, and one - becomes lost in admiration, and bewildered with the yaried and picturesque views constantly charging the sight. At one time we find ourselves quietly floating over an inky pool, whose surface is disturbed by whirling eddies and covered with froth and bubbles. In these deep pools lie the monster trout, which give to the sportsman a chance to play his spotted victims and show his skill, From the edge of the river, on each side, rise perpendicular rocks, seeming almost to lean toward each other at their high summits of several hundreds of feet above us, while stunted trees and shrubbery overhang the stream from their rugged sides, At another time the troubled waters rush over a pebbled incline, with here and there huge boul- ders standing from out the rapid,and giant forest trees of birch, beech, maple, oak and fir grow up from the water's bank in an impenetrable confusion to the foot of the distant mountains, whose purple tops can hardly be discerned from the blue clouds which cover them. In parts these immense trees stretch their branches across the river, which then runs through a shaded avenue of variegated foliage. It was almost dark when we returned to camp, weary with the labor of paddling and wielding the rod, and we were glad to rest on the ground and take our supper. We had been very successinl in our catch, haying over thirty dozen of fine trout, often haying hooked two and three at a time. As on the previous night, the dread flies remorselessly and viciously sucked our blood; but notwithstanding them we were able to snatch a few hours of slumber from the night, and woke in the morning somewhat refreshed, but terribly inflamed in all parts of the body. After again fishing in the vicinity of the camp we landed, and the men struck our tent and placed everything in the two boats for our expedition down the stream té our second camping ground. While they were thus engaged, we wandered about gathering strawberries and raspberries which literally colored the ground. At one o’cloek we started the other boat, taking the lead, as the man with Mr. Percy was better acquainted with the river than the man with me, who, it turned out, was very short sighted. Consequently he endeayored to keep as close as possible in rear of the leader, and had He succeeded in doing so an accident, which very nearly caused the loss of all our lives on board, would not haye occurred. There was no necessity of much exertion in paddling, as the current is strong and in some places becomes a rapid. So we drifted down the weird, wild river, whipping its surface and becoming every Moment more entranced by its unique beauty. By some mismanagement our boatman allowed the leading boat to dis- 324 -tance him, and instead of taking the right channel, was forced info a rapid which ran toward fhe shore under a fallen tree. Ina moment our boat plunged bow foremost into the depths, and the four of us found ourselyes above our waists in the water, fortunately just being able to catch hold of the fallen free, upon which we, after strenuous efforts, were enabled to Secure a position, Owr camp-cooking apparatus went to the bottom, the provisions, blankets and wraps floated down the stream and were picked up by those in the first, boat, After remaining nearly an hour on the tree, which was separated from the shore by over ten feet, so that we could not reach it, We were rescued from our dangerous position by the other boat. The water was at this spot twenty feet deep and the current very strong, so that had we not been able to catch hold ofzthe tree, all would have inevitably been sucked under it and become entangled in its submerged branches without the possi- bility of extricating ourselyes, We congratulated each other on landing at our second camping ground with but the loss of our cooking utensils and fishing rods and the several dozens of trout caught on the way down stream. By the time our tent was set up, a fire built and our wet clothes hung up to dry and a change put on, supper was ready and the shades of night had fallen upon us, Our eamping ground was close to the river's edge, in the midst of a dense forest, and the flies, if it were possible, even more yicious. Our supper—the cooking utensils haying been lost—had to be prepared in true Indian style. Pieces of bacon and the fish had to be sus- pended over the fire by a bending twig, while, in place of our tin pannikins, the chassewrs manufactured cups out of the in- side skin of birch bark which did not leak even one drop. On account of the flies, the intense heat, the excitement caused by our accident, it was utterly impossible to sleep, and fhe weary vigil of the dark hours seemed neyer to come to an end, while continuous!y through the dark hours a night- Owl dolorously screamed its mournful notes. The fire in front of the tent lazily burned through the night, and was now and then fed by the two chassewrs. Toward morning I thought it had died out completely, but I felt its heat, yet could not see the flames. Ihad become blind. 1 put up my hand and found that my eyes were completely closed; the in- flammation from the bites had so greatly increased that my power of vision was lost. Calling to one of the men he pro- cured me some cold water, with which for half an hour I bathed my eyes, and at last could discover a thin strealx of daylight. 1 continued bathing till sight was restored sufti- ciently so as to see where I was gomg. While the boys were taking breakfast, Mr. Perey and myself took one of the flats —a most unsteady one—to try our luck in fishing. We had paddled to the middle of a poo], and were beginning to cast our lines when, by an unfortunate step by him, the flae was upset and we were both thrown into the water, which was pretty deep. Fortunately we both could swim, and with a few strokes reached land. ‘Lhe occurrence was so ludicrous that neither could help being convyulsed with laughter, which brought the chaascwrs to our assistance, and we recrozsed the stream te the camp, while they righted -and bailed out the treacherous flat, We had not a third change of clothes, so were obliged to undress and coyer ourselyes with blankets, while our clothes hung on branches of trees dried slowly before thefite. The sight was certainly amusing ; Percy wearing but a blanket of deep blue, and myself one of glaring red, sat lugubriously smoking our consoling pipes before the pineweod fire, blaz- ing up high amid a follage which prevented us seeing the smallest particle of the blue sky, which no doubt covered our eanopy ofleayes, Sitting thusat the opening of our tent with the two chassewrs lazily enjoymg their calumets of peace, we might, eitherof us, butfor our rather Saxon appearance, and the absence of warlike weapons, have been taken for Sitting Bull, or one of his war-loving companions. My friend and myself were taciturn; the chasscurs were gloomily silent, and the three boys were amusing themselvesin the boats far away, and thus the time passed in a dreary, silent solitude, unbroken even by the sad owl which had so continuously kept up his mourntul cry throughout the previous night, One sound, how- yer, remained unceasing, one annoyance was unabated; the buz of flies and their exasperating attacks, By this unlucky accident our morning's fishing was lost, and when we could put onour clothes the time had arrived for us to continue our course down theriver. After par- taking of a midday meal we aWain struck tent, loaded our flats and started, The incident of the previous day made me more watehful of my chasseur, notwithslanding which we several times ran the risk of shipwreck by colliding with boulders and fallen trees and hanging branches. ‘The scenery, as we descended, was of the same wild and magnificent eharacter, varied here and there by immense sand-hills which sloped down to the waters’ cdge. Large flocks of wild ducks now and then flew over our heads, and we could hear from far above us their short cry. Inthe autumn partridge and woodcock are here in profusion, while in winter the ptarmigan from the north are found in multitudes, and caribouare in plenty. Many a well-known sportsman from Quebec and elsewhere come here to filltheir game bags and seek the excitement and enjoyment of a hunter’s life. One can imagine, but not describe, the. wonderful picture this wild conniry must present when in the fall the leayes change their color; what a beautiful and variga- ted panorama must be seen, and when one could enjoy it with- out the torment of black flies and mosquitoes. In some places the river narrowed between low banks coy- ered to the waters’ edge with trees of long spreading branches, which hung so near thatit was with difficulty we were able to pass under them, Then it would suddenly widen, leaving to our view terrace after terrace of rocks on each side, which ap- peared to us like castellated battlements, which rose upward till lost in the high heayens. Grand old natural castles, more ancient and more imposing than any on the far famed Rhine. Asrapidly again would the scene change to shores fringed with wild watse of strawberry,raspberry and blueberry bushes, behind wiich magnificent plantations of birch and maple trees hid from yiew the surrounding mountains, An autumn coloring to such grandeur bewilders the imagination, and in,ecstacy we allowed our rods to idly dip into the stream, and our boatsto dreamily float downward while we gazed upon the glorious picture. Our trip was soon coming to an end, We in a short time arrived at 6 sort of lagoonor marsh, - through which we poled our flats, and where the heat was al- most suffocating and sickening, and the flies agonizing, It Jead us to the foot of ahill, up which we cartied our dnpedi- menta, and reached the house of a noted ehassews, Mr. Morance, where we enjoyed the luxury of garden strawverries and eream and delicious milk from an ice cold dairy. flere we Were met by our horses and vehicles, and we started on our return to St, Raymond, where we arrived in the evening, aiid found our indisposed friend wholly recovered and yery thankful that he did not present the dilapidated appearance Wwe wore—inflamed faces covered with bites,and torn garments, Tepast to which we did full justice. FOREST AND STREAM. - We put up at Pelletier’s Hotel, andsat down toa bountiful Rising at three o'clock in the morning we started for St. Jeannde Neuville, and ar- tiyed there in time to take the train for Quebec, which we reached at ninethesame morning, and there divided the spoil we had taken in the wierd wild river St. Anne. et : Tor Horest and Stream and Rod and Gun, AN AUTUMN REVERIE. loge isa heauty and sublimity in brown, fruitful au- turin which renders it dear to the heart of every lover of nature and natural scenery. It is a season of luxury, whose praises haye been sung by bards the most famous and immortal. True, the season is the harbinger or forerunner of coming winter, when the ‘' sere and yellow leaf,” blown from the branches by every fitful breeze, causes the mind to dwell on the death of the year. Yet, with all deference to that de- lightful poet and moralist, William Cullen Bryant, this period cannot be aptly termed ‘‘ the melancholy days,” ‘‘ the saddest of the year,” though he has maintained that theory in one of the most beautiful poems of out language. ‘To the contrary, although the scene—as has been remarked by the lamented Herbert—presents ‘a hectic” loveliness, which, like the glow on the cheek of consumptive beauty, is the precursor of decay and death; still, so exquisite is that beauty, so delicious the temperature, the atmosphere, the aspect of the skies—so gor- geous the hues of forest-mantled mountain and deep wood- land, that, to me at least, the promise of spring and the full- ness.of summer are both inferior to the serene and calm de- cline of the woodland year. It.is at this season that the year reaches its maturity; the red-ripe apples in the orchard, the golden sheaves of grain, the scarlet leaves of the maple—all proclaim that the harvest- time is at hand, and that thenceforward the year shall hasten onward to its close—to the cold, drear days of frost and snow. Autumn is here. It is whispered almost audibly in the soft winds which rustle in the leayes and branches; the cool breezes which fan the parched eartl and bid fair nature don her fairest guise, the attire of commingled scarlet, orange, brown and emerald. ‘The change, the transition, from mid- summer to autumn is rapid, certain and easily distinguished. The elements herald it abroad in unmistakable language. Tt is Seen in the purple mist wreaths along the streams and lake- side, curtaining the morning sun—heard in the carols of au- tumnal songsters, and felt in the keen? bracing atmosphere of morn and dewy eye. Yet, itis not until ‘‘ hearty, brown October” hag arrived that the full glory cof autumn is attained. Then it is that the varied tints of the forest are most conspicuous, most dearly prized ; when the hazy atmosphere of royal Indian summer partially veils the landscape, closing in dim and misty about the yalley and hovering around the mountain side—a shim- mering, gauze-like veil to the beauties of sylvan scenery. Nature, ever lavish with her charms, ‘' beautiful in all and every guis,” is now seen in the most varied and delightful garb. The deep, snowy mantle and bare branches of winter ; the emerald verdure of budding spring time, or the full flush of ripe mid-summer beauty, cannol compare with the delicate tinfs and bright splendor of mature autumn: It outshines and outvies its sister seasons, even as vigorous manhood out- vies childhood, youth and old age. These outward attractions are visible to every observing mind, while to the sportsman this constitutes but a tithe of its real glory, With him this season is the prime fayorite, not alone because of its invigorating air und grand scenery, but also in that it is the period of field sport:, of the chase and of shooting. ‘The bare, wild moor, the meadow and the stubble have for him an additional beauty, because therein are the eoverts of grouse and quail. The wide spreading forest of dark emerald, brown or russet, has a new delight to the sports- man, as the resort of nobler game—the elk, bear and deer ; while the sequestered bays, cool blue lakes and clear stream- lets are viewed as the habitation of the finny tribe and the haunts of legions of wild fowl. Where’er he rambles—and his tours undeniably lead him through the most entrancing of natural scenery—the field sportsman, whether down in the valley, in the woodlands, on the mountain side, or the prairie, takes in an mspiration of nature*pure and undefiled, such as the city exquisite or dandy never imagined, even in his visions. Here, in the deep fastnesses, he may truly and fer- vently exclaim in pnison with ** Childe Harold :” To sit on rocks, to muse o’er flood and fell, To slowly trace the forest’s shady scene, Where things that own not man’s dominion dyyell, And mortal foot hath ne’er or rarely been; To climb the trackless mountain all nuseen With the wild flock that never needs a fold, Alone o’er steep and foaming falls to lean— This is not solitude, "tis but to hold Converse with natureé’s charms and view her stores unrolled. The grand, the picturesque, and the beautiful in natural scenery the sportsman views at its best, untrammeled by civilization and unmarred by the resistless march of improye- menti—Heaven save the mark !—which defaces the most mag- nificent of nature’s works, in the one end and aim of utility. Something of the spirit of reverence for “‘the good, the true. and the beautiful” is firmly implanted in the bosom of every true lover of the mysteries of wooderaft or the gentle art of angling. And whether it be with dog and gun in the woods and meadow, or with rod. and line along the trout stream, the sport is enhanced by the grandeur of the scenes through which he passes. All the carols of the song birds—beautiful cloris- ters—and the refrain of the whistling quail and woodcock strike pleasantly upon his ear. In such pastimes «There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore.” Autumnal sport has been honored in elegant yersa by the most illustrious disciples of the muses, and by the ablest prose writers from the days of Pliny down to the present time. No more spirited and slowing descriptions of the chase and field sports in general have been produced in modern times than the delightful prose and poetry of that gifted, immortal sportsman bard, Sir Walter Scott, His poetical effusions, as well as the sublime Wavyerlynoyels, teem with bright deline- ations of his beloyed field sports ; and his magic pen has done much to render romantic and popular both the woodman's and the angler’s craft. Several of his leading characters in romance - are made to exemplify his own spirit in this respect. David Gellatley is made to sing the inspiring lines: Hie away, hie away, Over bank, snl over brae, Where the copsewood is the greenest, Where the fountalus glisten shesnest. \ - ‘ Were the lady. fern grows strongest, Where the morning dew lies longest, Where the black cock sweetest Sipsif, Where the fairy latest trips it; Hie to haunts right seldom seen! Lovely, lonesome, cool and green, Over bank and over brae, Hie away, high away. The enthusiastic love of Sir Walter Scott for rural scenes © nd pleasures seems to pervade all bis writings, and his master mind has crowned with new laurels the sports of field and flood ; drawing from the inexhaustible fount of his bright in- ; ‘tellect those pen portraits of sylvan scenes which have charm- ed the world. Frank Forester has immortalized the Warwick _ Woodlands of Orange County, N. Y., to the sporting fraternity — of America, and Scott has rendered the Ettrick Forest and the © Tweed immortal where’er the English language is spoken. Being an adept in the chase, or—as termed in ancient times— ** the noble art of Venerie,” his spirited lines are not merely beautiful as poetic descriptions, but as accurate delineations o his own pastimes; the keen enthusiasm of the sportsman shining out resplendent in both prose and poetry. With its manifold charms Autumn ig truly calculated to in- spire the mind of the poet and the pencilof the artist, It comes) in a halo of incomparable lustre, and, as Isaac McLellan, the genial bard of the woods and waters hath said: Now when the gentle breezes Sweep through the fading wood, Tossing the starlet maples, And O&k leayes many hned ; Bre dawns the day o’er hill and lawn, The sportsman takes his way To upland moor, or woodland liaunts, ' Or open breezy bay. _The bright dawn, the rosy morn and golden sun-set are viewed at their best by the woodsman, far from the distrac ing hum of the city; in the primeval forest where standing upon an eminence,he may see spread out before him as a pano- rama, the most gorgeous of all pictures, drawn by the uneéerring: and magic pencil of sunlight— The hill, the yalley, the Jake and the stream, The glenand the greenyood, all bright in its gleam. Such area few of the allurements of autumn and autumnal field sports, better by far than the fabled waters of the Foun- tain of Youth to the oyer-worked mechanic and brain-wearied business man ; a boon beyond price to all humanity—a sylyan retreat wherein all may gain health, vigor anil a due apprecia- tion of fair Nature and her works. Away from the workshop, the desk, the loom and the sewing-olachine. Ho! for a holi- day in the woods, to return revivified and invigorated; with such: an appetite and such real strength, both of mind and body, as comes only from free life in the open air. Witt WiLpwoop, ish Cultnye, Aquatic Prants ror Figa Poxps.—A correspond2nt con- tinues this subject as follows : In Foresr AND Stream for Nov. 1st, the question is asked by a pisciculturist, ‘‘ What kind of grass and wecds would be best adapted to a pond with a gravelly bottom, situated in Vermont?’ Taking for granted this pond is constructed on the most. approved plan, it will be deeper in the middle ths at the edges, which conditions are uot only favorable to many species of fish, but for the growth of niimerous aquatic plants, By the margin, and to a considerable depth, many varieties of this class of plants could be grown. And those deserving of most attention by the fish culturist belong chiefly to the pond weed family (Potamogeton) many of which inhabit the ditches, ponds and rivers of the Northern States, and therefore would be quite at home in Vermont. Inaddition to Potamogetong, several others in Naiadacew are held in still higher esteem; and we have been informed hy one who has made the habits of Salmo jontinall’s a special study, that the Naiadly annichelia polustris is greatly more prized by that fish than an and although not quite common it can casily be taken from one place to another aud successfully planted, Water mil foil, too (Mysiophyliwm), and bladderwort (Utricularia), sey. eral of which grow under water, and have long floating stems and fine grass-like leaves, afford, in common with the others named, quiet retreats and resting-places not only for fish and nee try, but for numberless aquatic insects upon which they feed. But when the object is to attract winged insecls to the wa ter, another class of plants must be called into requisition and we know of none better than the common white water- lily, several of the aquatic grasses and sedges which are dis- tributed over a wide extent of country,.and therefore casil obtainable. Some of these, however, should be planted b the margins of ponds, or on islets either natural or formed fo the occasion, while others would do equally well within wate mark in little bays and creeks; and in addition to luring in sects thitherward they might, if properly disposed of, add mad terially to the picturesqueness of the scene, and thereby af. ford so much the more pleasure to men of taste and Yefine- ment. The grasses we would chiefly recommend are Phragmites communis, Glyceria canadensis, G. elongata, G. acutiflora, G fluitens and G. aquatica; Spartina cynosuroids and S. stricta, Var glabra, Calamayroatis canadensis. Zeszania aquatica, al- though an annual, is yet a noble grass, and holdsno mean place in the extensive order to which it belongs. The Sedge family might be represented by quite a number of species, but chiefly by Carexcomosa, O, Crinitaand Pseudo-cypresess, Scir- pus polyphyllus and eriophorum. Among exogens, Nesere verticillata, H julobium angustifolium, palustre and colora- tum. Polygonium, Amphibium and Pennsylyanicum are well deserving of a place—some for the beauty of their flowers, others for the gracefulness of their forms. Nesta we regard as especially appropriate, and when grouped with Carex co mosa and ¢rinita presents a miniature picture of rural beauty zerdly to be excelled, and needs only to be seen, never more 16 vs surrotten, A, Vetrou. --o- Piso Laws ann Pourrics.—The actionof the New Hanip shire Fish Commissioners in closing the waters of Lake Win nipesaukee for sixty days has given rise to some amusing crimination among the papers of that State, One organ calls upon the people to rise against the law whet is an oulrageaue imposition of the Republican party. T’o puis the Manchester Mirror replies that the law was drafted by a Demwcrat, and passed by unaninious yote of both partics. “Meanwnile the fish are growing fat, and rather hope for another “party rage” of the same sort. PURESE ANY SintAM, one SALMON IN PENNSYLVANIA RIVERS. We hasten to offer our congratulations to the Fish Commis- sioners and people of Pennsylvania, the first for their crown- ing success, and the second for their great acquisition, The story of the first Pennsylvania salmon, which we recorded last week, is fully told in the following article from the EHas- ton Hapress of November 23: Satmo Sarar—THe Wise Oaugur in tum Busnxirt Vus- TERDAY—Irs SorentiEro Importance—Arrmicran SToorina or Streams no Loncer an Exrrximent,—The killing of the large fish in the Bushkill, a full account of which appeared in the Hzxpress of yesterday, is of the greatest- scientific siznifi- cance, because it gives the assurance of success to. the stocking of the streams of this and other States, an experiment which has been attracting the attention of modern pisciculturists and because it demonstrates the practicability of rendering the salmon—the king of all game fishes—a /abitat of the waters of our latitude, The Bushkill has been made the depository of a large number of salmon for some years past. The first lot of fish introduced into this stream was placed there abo.2t eight years ago by private enterprise. They were the salmo salar, or the salmon of the North, The first attempt in the Same direction made by the State Fish Commissioners was in 1878. These also were the salmo salar. Since 1873 there have been large numbers of either the saimo salar or the salmo qninnat (California salmon), planted each year in the Bushkill. The sadmo salar never having been heard of since their introduction, and as they require water of a very low temperature, and as ut is extremely problematical whether they have ever inhabited our waters, the failure of pe attempt to stock our waters had come to be fegarded as a ailure. The capture of this fish, however, has crowned their labors with all the success that had ever been hoped for, and will stimulate the-Fish Commissioners of this and neighboring Biates to renewed efforts. Their zeal has been untiring and their reward most satisfactory. ; The salmon was last evening carefully examined by a num- ber of gentlemen who. take great interest in the scientific clas- Sification of fish, and was unanimously pronounced by them a female satmo salar, probably of the hatching of 1873, The fine fish the Haston Free Press says was taken in Gro- etzinger’s mill race onthe Bushkill, at the foot of Fourth street. Tt was on exhibition at the office of that journal, preserved in a refrigerator, and was finally sent tothe Smithsonian Institu- tion for preservation, ~ One thing remarkable to be borne in mind is that the Hudson River has hitherto been the southern limit of the range of Salmo salwr, and it is not fully authenti- cated that it has ever populated the Hudson. The fish may bo described as follows; Weight, 9 pounds ; length of head, 6} inches; total lenth, 82 inches; Caudal, pee expanded, 9 inches; girth in front of Dorsal fin, 15 in ches. Shape, ellipse considerably elongated, the greatest depth being in front of Dorsal fin. Shape of Caudal almost straight, being very slightly lunate. Colot—Back greenish-blue, markedabove the lateral tine by irregular X shaped dark spots, from an inch to inch and ahalf apart. There are also two or three marks on the Opercle. Sides, silver gray; belly, white. Teeth--Incurved. Upon the maxillaries, intermaxillaries, palatines, and tongue,|with two or three more upon the vomer; bronichal rays, 124in number. Number of fin rays > Pectoral, 18 inches ; ventral, 9 inches; anal, 9 inches; dorsal, 12 inches; caudal, 18 inches, exclusive of rudimentary rays ; second dorsal, adipose, this being an unmistakable characterlstic of the salmenide family ; gill cov- ers with ronnded edges; scales small, The fish, which was apparently ripe for spawning, contain- ed a large quantity of eygs, deép orange in color, and a little over two lines or one-fifth of inch-in diameter. The color of the fins was quite dark, showing that the fish had been for a considerable time in fresh water. ‘Chis view is corroborated by the emaciated condition of the salmon and the deep color of its back. It is reasonably certain from all the indications that the fish Jeft the sea in June or July, at which time she weighed not less than thirteen pouhds, and was with her male com- anion in the actof preparing bed wnen discovered and cap- tured, While the entlre community may be congratulated upon the taking of this fish, becaus» of its scientific testimony, and the encouragement it gives toa good work, it is at the same time proper that attention should be called to the law which pro- hibits the taking of salmon between August 15, and April 1, and imposes a penalty of $10 upon all violations of the same. De ae AmERIoAN Oya WANTED IN Exonanar FoR Prussran.— We are much pleased to further the yery commendable ob- ject set forth in the following letter from Mr. Mather, who is now in Prussia : EDITOR FOREST anD STREAM, BERN, Noy, 7, 1877. Mr. Carl Schuster, of Frieburg, wishes to exchange oya with Aimeri- can fish culturists, and has to offer those of the common trout of Bu- rope (salmo fare), the salmon (Rhine), S, salar, the whitefish of Lake Constance (coreyonus yera) and the * charr” or salbling (salmo salve- dinus), The latter fish is: well known in England as “ charr,"’ and ig somewhat like our own brook trout, but higher colored ; in fact, it is the English standard of redness, as they often say, ‘fas red as 4 charr,” Prof, Peters calls if the finest salmon for the table in Hurope, and some of our fish culturists will do well to ship Mr, Schuster some trout eggs, which he wishes, and get this fine fish inreturn, Heis an honorable gentleman and an enthusiastic fisn culturist, who bas done Much for German fish culture, Thaye seen his place, and consider it very perfect, He has had many of the *‘ Holton” boxes made to hatch the coregonus of Lake Constance this winter. Address packages or letier to Oberburgomeiater, Carl Schuster, Frieburg, Bresagau. I think that the Americans need onjy to see the charr to appre- ciate it. I have mislaid Mr. Schuster’s price lst, but will find it on unpacking and will publish it. FEED MaTHER, Se —In our answer toDr, HE. §., Cleveland, as to first descrip- tion of Michigan grayling, we should have said Joel C. Parker, (not John) Dentist, Grand Rapids, Mich. It was not a pub- dished. deacription, but an identification sent to Prof, Theo, Gill, alatural History. —y GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN THE TERRI- TORIES. \ X ]# are in receipt of the following most interesting data, which have been furnished us by Mr. J. VY. Hayden jn advance of his coming publication : Prof. Joseph Leidy, the eminent comparative anatomist and microscopist, made his second visit to the West the past sea- son under the suspices of the survey. He made a careful ex- ploration of the country about Fort Bridzer, Vintah Moun- tains and the Salt Lake basin in search of rhizopods. He has been engaged for a long time on a memoir on this subject which will eventually form one of the series of the quartos of the Survey. The rhizopods are the lowest and simplest forms of animals, mostly minute, and requiring high power of the microscope to distinguish their structure. While most of them construct shells of great beauty and variety, their soft part consists of a jelly-like substance. This the animal has the power of ex- tending in threads or finger-like processes, which are used as organs of commotion and prehension, often branching. From the appearance of their temporary organs, resembling roots, the class of animals has received its name of rhizopodi, mean- ing literally root-footed. Jn compensation of the smallness of these creatures, they make up m numbers, and it is question- able whether any other class of animals exceed them in im-— portance in the economy of nature. Geological evidence shows that they were the starting point of animal life in time, and their agency in rock-making has not been exceeded by later, higher and more visible forms. With the marine kind, known as foraminifera, we have been longest familiar. The beautiful, many-chambered shells of these—for the most part just visible to the naked eye—form a large portion of the ocean niud and the sands of the ocean shore, Shell of fora- minifera likewise form the basis of miles of strata of limestone, such as the chalk of England and the limestones of which Paris and the pyramids of Egypt are built. Fresh water thizopods, though not so abundant as marine forms, are neyver- theless very numerous. They mainly inhabit our lakes, ponds and standing waters, but they also swarm in sphagnous swamps, and ever live in newest earth. Professor Leidy has devoted several years of study to the fresh water rhizopods of the Hastern portion of our country, and his especial object in the past expedition was to investigate those which are to be found in the eleyated regions of the Rocky Mountains. The botany of the Survey was represented the past season by the two. great masters of that department, Sir Joseph D. Hooker, Director of the Gardens of Kew, England, and Presi- dent of the Royal Society of London, and Prof. Asa Gray, of Cambridge, Mass. Their examinations extended over a great portion of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California. Their investigation into the alpine floras and tree vegetation of the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas enabled them to give a clear idea of the relations and influence of the climatic conditions on both sides of the great mountain ranges. Sir Joseph Hooker, whose botanical researches embrace the greater part of Europe; the Indies, from the Bay of Bengal across the Himalayas to V'hibet; the Antarctic regions and the southern part of South America; New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Morocco and Asia Minor, presents in the English periodical, Nature, for October 25, an outline of his studies during the season, and this outline when filled out will form a most important report for the Hleventh Annual report of the Survey. It will be seen at a glance that the report will be of the most comprehensive character and cannot fail to be of the hivhest interest to our people, The trie vegetation, and es- pecially the coniferss, were made especial objects of study, and many obscure points were cleared up. Of a section of the Rocky Mountains comprising Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, Dr. Hooker says: ‘‘Such a section of the Rocky Mountains must hence contain representatives of three very distinct American floras, each characteristic of im- mense areas of the continent, There are two temperate and two cold or mountain floras, viz.: (1) a prairie flora derived from the eastward; (2) a so-called desert and saline flora de- rived from the west ; (3) a sub alpine; and (4) an alpine flura; the two latter of widely different origin, and in one sense proper to the Rocky Mouutain ranges.”’ The principal American regions with which the comparison will have first to be instituted are four. Two of these are in a broad sense humid; one, that of the Atlantic Coast and which extends thence west. to the Mississippi River, including the forested shores of that river’s western afflnents; the other that of the Pacific side from the Sierra Nevada to the western ocean, and two inland, that of the northern part. of the conti- nent extending to the Polar regionsand thet of the southern part extending through New Mexico to the Cordillera of Mexico proper. The first and second (Atlantic plus Mississippi and the Pacific) regions are traversed by meridional chains of moun- tains approximately parallel to the Rocky Mountains; name- ly, on the Atlantic side by the various systems often included under the general term Appalachian, which extend from Maine to Georgia; and onthe Pacific side by the Sierra Nevada, which bounds California on the east, The third and fourth of the regions presenti a continuation of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah, flanked for a certain distance by an eastero prairie flora extending from the British possessions to Texas, ind a western desert or saline flora, extending from the snake river to Arizona and Mexico. Thus the Colorado and Utah floras might be expected to contain representatives of all the various vegetations of North America except the small tropical region of Florida, which -is confined to the extreme southeast of the continent. : f The most singular botanical feature of North America is unquestionably the marked contrast between its two humid floras, namely, those of the Atlantic plus Mississippi, and the Pacific one, This has been ably illustrated and discussed by Dr. Gray in various communications to the American Academy of Sciences and elsewhere, and he has further largely traced the peculiarities of each to their source, thus laying the foun- dations for all future researches into the botanical geography of North America; but the relations of the dry intermediate regions, either to these or to the floras of other countries, had not been similarly treated, and this, we hope, we haye now materials for discussing, Dr, Hooker sums up the results of the joint investigations of Dr, Gray and himself—aided by Dr. Gray's previously in- timate knowledge of the elements of the American flota—from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ooast, “that the vegetation of the middle latitudes of the continent resolves itself into three principal meridional floras, incomparably more diverse than those presented by any similar meridians in the old world, being, in fact, as far as the trees, shrubs, and many genera of herbaceous plants are concerned, absolutely distinct, These are the two humid and the dry intermediate regions above in- dicated. ‘« Hach of these, again, is sub-divisible into three, as follows; “1. The Atlantic slope, plus Mississippi region, sub divisible into (@) an Atlantic, (6) a Mississippi Valley, and (V) an ine terposed mountain region, with a temperate and sub-alpine flora. ‘69. The Pacific Slope, sub-divisible into (a) a very humid, cool, forest-clad coast range, (8) the great, hot, drier Cali- fornia Valley, formed by the San Juan River flowing to the north and the Sacramento River flowing to the south, both in- to the Bay of San Francisco, and (V) the Sierra Nevada flora, temperate, sub-alpine and alpine. , «3, The Rocky Mountain region (in its wildest sense ex- tending from. the Mississippi, beyond its forest region, to tha Sierra Nevada), sub-divisible into (@) a prairie flora, (2) a desert or saline flora, (V) a Rocky Mountain proper flora, temperate, sub-alpine and alpine. ‘Ags above stated, the difference between the floras of the first and second of these regions is specifically, and, to a great extent, generically absolute ; not a pine or oak, maple, elm, plane or birch of Eastern America extends to Western, and genera of thirty to fifty species are confined to each. The Rocky Mountain region, again, though abundantly distinct from both, has a few elements of the eastern region, and still more of the western. , a: P ‘Many interesting facts connected with the origin and dis- tribution of American plants, and the introduction of various types into the three regions, presented themselves to our ob- servation or our minds durivg Sur wanderings. Many of these are suggestive of comparative study with the admira ile results of Heer’s and Lesquercen’s investigations into the plio- cene and miocene plants of the north temperate and frigid zones, and which had already engaged Dr. Gray's altention, as may be found in his various publications. No less inter- esting are the traces of the influence of a glacial aud a warmer period in directing the course of migration of Arctic forms southward, and Mexican forms northward in the continent, and of the effects of the great body of water that occupied the whole saline reBion during (as it would appear) a glacial eriod. b ‘Lastly, curious information was obtained respecting the ages of not only the big trees of California, but of equally aged pines and junipers, which are proofs of that duration of existing conditons of climate for which evidence has hitherto been sought rather among fossil than among living organisms,” Messrs. 8. H. Scudder, of Cambridge, and F'. C. Bowditch, of Boston, spent two months in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, in explorations for fossil insects, and in collecting re cent Coleoptera and Orthoptera, especially in the higher re- gions, They made large collections of recent insects at differ- ent points along the railways from Pueblo to Cheyenne, and from Cheyenne to Salt Lake, as well as at Lakin, Kans.; Gar- land and Georgetown, Colorado, and in various parts of the South Park and surrounding regions. For want of time they , were obliged to forego an anticipated trip to White River to explore the beds of fossil insects known to exist there. Ten days were spent at Green River and vicinity in examining the tertiary strata for fossil insects, with but poor results. Ten tertiary beds of the SouthPark yielded but a single deter- minable insect, but near Florissant, the tertiary basin, de- scribed by Mr, Peale in one of the annual reports of the sur- vey, was found to be exceedingly rich in insects and plants. In company with Rev. Mr. Lakes, of Golden, Mr. Scudder spent several days in a careful survey of tuis basin, and esti- mates the insect bearing shales to have an extent at least fifty times as great as those of the famous lccality at @iningen, in southern Bavaria. From six to seyen thousand insects, and two or three thousand plants, have already been received from Florissant, and as many more will be received before the close of the year. Mr. Scudder was also able to make arrangements in person with parties who have found a new and yery interesting locality of tertiary strata in Wyoming, to send him aljl the specimens they work out, and he conii- dently anticipates receiving several thousand insects from them in the course of the coming winter. The specimens from this locality are remarkable for their beauty. ‘here is, therefore, every reason to believe that the tertiary strata of the Rocky Mountain region are richer in remains of fossil in- sects than any other country in the world, and that within a few months the material at hand for the elaboration of the work on fossil insects, which Mr. Scudder has in preparation for the Survey, will be much larger than was eyer before sub- ject to the investigation of a single naturalist. 5 se GROWTH OF TROUT, W OAKLAND, BrrGen Co., N. J., Nov. 11, Friend Hallock—Waving heen interested very much in the experience of several parties which has appeared in the columns of the Forrsr axp Stream in regard to the growth of trout, I beg leave to offera few lines of what 1 know out trout raising. Tr, ethers is a aren difference in the growth of trout in difver- ent streams, owing, no doubt, to the kind and quality of food as well as quantity. All fish eulturists are aware that trout of the same age bred in same waters from the same parents are not all of the same size, even at six weeks old or one month after they begin to feed, although their chances were equal in every respect.. I begin to sort my trout when they have been feeding for a month, and I always have three sizes T raise as small fish as any one,and I think as large as any one. Last year I sold a lot of two thousand at nine months old that would measure from four to six inches in length, every one of them. I had another lot of tront that were hatched at the same time from the same lot of eggs that were fine, vigorous little fellows not more than an inch anda half long—fed the same, had the same chance in every respect. Out of the same lot of eggs I had another pond of fish that were about two and a half or three inches long. My facilities were perhaps better for experimenting than some of your, correspondents’, they being all right as faras their experience went, Now, I wish to claim your attention a little further, andexplain an- other experiment. Peel : ‘ ‘wo years azo I placed, within a week's time, several pairs of trout in a small spring pond, and let them spawn them- selves, As soon as they were done spawning, | took them out ; I put pairs enough in until I thought there would be fish enough for the pond and two other smaller ponds below with a fall between them of eighteen inches or more without any screens between them; but at the last pond I placed a screen 326 as secure as possible, so that the smallest fish could not cs- cape. In due tine my fish hatched out splendidly, and I had aifine lot of them. 1 covered the pond with boards partially, and took the best of care of them. In about a month) after they began to feed I discovered quite a number in the second pond, In the Jower or third pond I saw none for nesriy two months and a half, In about three or four months my fish were #bout equally divided in the three ponds, and sorted better than I could haye done it by hand. All the little dwarfs were in:upper pond, those larger in size were in the second pond, and in the third pond were the largest and finest fish ofthe lot. The ponds were uearly the same size, though the third one was perhaps the smallest. I kept them in (hese ponds for six months. ‘hose in third pond measured about three inches long; in the second, two anda half inches, aud in the first there’was not a fish aboye an inch and a half long. The same experiment was tried the past year with the same result. It is a well-known fact that young trout will get through the smallest possible hole, therefore have not some of your correspondents Jost their largest trout, and preserved their small ones eyery year, and consequently think that trout won't grow for them only two and a half to three and a half inches long. I also claim that trout grow faster for the the first year anda half than they ever do afterward. From # nondescript of one-half an inch long he becomes a trout of zix inches in one year—aiter that, does he double his size as many timesinayear? In the fall of 781 had three trout from Rangeley Lake, in Maine, placed in my ponds—two tales. and one female. The males weighed a little over three pounds a piece, the female Jess. The female died in about six or eight months. When she spawned, I got thirteen hun- dred eggs from her. Ore of the males died in about one year with what Mr. Stone calls black ophthalmia, and although he was very thin and all head when he died he weighed 33 lbs. The remaining one | kept for over two years and a half, and he must have -weighed nearly six pounds, according to his lengih and breadth. He was always in perfect health, and became a great pet, allowing me to rub his belly with my hand with seeming delight. He was stolen from my pond one night by sume ‘miserable thief. Hoping to hear from some other parties; on the growth of trout through your col- umns, I will close by saying that almost every year | have Yaised tront that measured seven inches and a half in length at one year of age as well as an inch and 4 half of the same age, B. B. Porter. ep ICHTHYOLOGICAL EXTRACTS FROM THE NOTE-BCOK OF A NATURALIST. BY J. CARSON BREVOCORT. [We take preat pleasurein being permitted, through the kindness of Mr. Brevoori, 10 lay before our readers some ex- tracts from that gentleman’e memoranda, which extend over a pumber of years. The notice of the occurrence of fish and other natura] phenomena in the vicinity of New York, in earlier years, ere of great interest, inasmuch as they indicate the peculiarities of the period covered by the extracts, and the epanges wl ict have taken place since then.—Ep. ] March 26, 1844.—Salmon just market frem the Kenne- ‘beck, bs. per pound. ~ Easthumpion, L. I., August 12, 1$44,—Seine drawn. First haul—7,0ui menladen, small, mostly with single spot, a few with many spots, and a half-dozen with large ones; about 12 skip-jacks or Fell herring; half-dozen harvest fish -(4 to 7 inches long), and spotted crabs. Second haul—Dog fish (Mu- siela canis); fiat fish (oblong flounder?); blue fish ( Zemnodon ailiaier); few menhaden. ‘Third haul—19,000 fish, all men- haden; fish allof asize; very small and almost all spotted atew about 5oz., single spot and 4 or 6 large ones; large ones all single spot; one youug blue fish 4 inches long. September 30, 1844.—Wind from W. 8. W. still strong; shores of pond covered with Lichia Carolina from ii tod inches long, killed by cold, saidto bearare fish in DeKay; could have got 200. New York, March 12, 184’7.—A shad was taken to-day at Rockland, the first of the season; bought by Corporation for #5.00—Hudsen River not yet free from ice, September 20, 1848.—Weak fish run in shoals, they bite for afew minutes freely and ihen are gone, driven away by the blue fish of one-half their size, which are taken immediately after; they bite ata particular time of the ebb; ours ayeraged three-quarters of a pound apiece; I believe them to be called ‘weakfish from wetehe,German,and wegke, Dutch, meaning soft, from their dying rapidly and becoming soft, instead of hard like otberfish, and keeping but a short time. The black fish are small, though afyw weigh about a poundeach; they are ef the brown barred variety. Whe black bass very small, but are-beautifully colored. About the first of September a Pristia, or sawish, was cuught at New Utrecht ; it was about 6 or 8 feet long, with a saw some 5 leet longer, Fishermen had never geen it before, October 9, 1848.—In market; bass, blackfish (plenty and large), haddock, cod, tom-cod, one ling, flounders, turbot, no halibut, white perch, ruddy bass, yellow perch, sunfish, chub or suckers, pickerel, one lo inchea long, witha dace 8 inches in belly, siriped mullets, black bass, smelts, bluefish, wealk- sh, fall herrmg, Alvsa Matowacaca, etc. Porgies of all lands, zome very large ; uo more sheepshead. October 14,1848. - Pickerel now and then of 8 pounds and over; some much distended by fish in bellies. Pogonias fasciatus, Banded drum, Fall mackerel, come from Boston. Shad some- timesrun in schools and curry away or destroy a net ; can be geen swimming witb great rapidity. October 21, 1848.—The Centropristes nigricans, or black bass, plenty still, and allof nearly black color; they are lighter earlierin theseason. Rhemius tricanthus, called broad shiners, are plenty and of large size. Ling are now found occasionally in the fyke nets, with frostfish, etc. Smelts are yery plenty about Boston. September 16, 1849.—Lafayette porgies or Leicstomus obliquus plenty. Leiostomus xanthurus, two in market. September 19, 1849.—18 Oybium maculatum, averaging 20 Inches apiece. Strings of small mullet, Every few days we find afew of the southem Lafayette, Letostomus manthurus mixed with the common kind. ; October, 4, 1849.—Black bass run larger, say 3 or 4 pounds ; noamelta; few sheepshead yet; weakfish pretty large; no kingfieh for a week; large bass coming; small muddy buss. Merlangus carbonartus, cod, baddock; no tom-cod; Jarge blue fish; blackfish getting plenty. Biackfish certainly are banded, . gaw hundreds in a box alive. all appeared banded. Blackfish yary yery much inthe hues of tha body, butthe dark shade, always the same; & dusky ‘brown on aground of the same Lae a reddish brown, light orange brown, gray, white and purplish. ; Ostober 5, 1849.—Squids, plenty in market; large blue bass; porgies averaging 16 inches; Lafayette and white corvings, among which I found three specimens of anew species of Vomer; 2 small yellow Caraune, mixed up with Rhombus triacanthus. Fall mackerel from Boston; large blue fish; some large and small king fish. Cctober 24, 1849.—A few king fish; some small drum, 6 or 8; large bass of 35 pounds ; weak fish; large blue fish, pick- erel, ferch, sunfish, Lafayette,tom cod, and Physis americanus, large Caranz, squids. . Votober 31, 1849.—A black fish, 25 inches, 8 pounds; head of an albicore (Tunny ?) caught in a small creek on south side of sone Island and brought to New York, weighing about 60 pounds. We learn that the cold has been so seyere in Massachusetts that in some of the ponds the fish have been frozen by thous- ands, and taken in that condition; 60,000 pounds of bass from Poca pond, and 120,000 pounds from Newtown pond are said to have been sent to this market, Forty tons of striped bass were taken at one haul in Tis- bury, on Saturday last, and on Sunday eighty tongs of the ‘same sort” of delightful fish were taken at Edgartown. — New York Herald, Jan. 1, 1849. Smelts taken in the Passaic; made their first appearance this week.— Courter and Enquirer, March 10, 1849. The first shad caught this season was taken on Wednesday at the Narrows, by Allen Sheffield, and sold for $5.—Cowrier and Enquirer, March 10, 1849, April 8, 1851.—Bass scarce. Plenty smail blackfish. Hali- but been in market some time. Fish haye been yery scarce this winter, ~ April 19, 1851.—Caught 18 pounds of small blackfish, blue bass, sand porgies, etc. No weakfish in Jamaica bay yet, at least not many. No bergalls; bluefish plenty, dogfish, toadfish; no snipe nor ducks. Mr. Forbell saysthat sheepshead began to be plenty three years ago, Heard from J. J. Baker of 200 sheeps- head at one haul in South Bay ten days ago—all from 9 to 12 pounds. Rockaway, August 26, 1851.—Porpoises only approach land when wind is off shore, showing that they swim against the wind, which brings them in case of a land breeze near the land. They fearbeing cast ashore., One was speared yesterday at Calvin Mott's landing. ‘They often enter the bay. October 28, 1851,—Snapping mackerel (Scomber grea) abun- dant. Striped bass, from 20 to 40 pounds, common. Many ‘Southern trout’’ in market, from South, said to keep better than weakfish. Saw a sheepshead in market. January 80, 1852.— Hels acquire a very disagreeable hydro- sulphuretted taste when taken from Denton’s pond, owing to factories. May 14, 1853.—First bluefish, very meagre; kingfish; a few tom ced still in market; large pike perch from lakes, etc. Salmon 6 shillings, trout 5 shillmgs a pound; sand snipe. April 18, 1854.—Few smelt in market; shad not plenty. April 22, 1834.—Lamprey eels in market. May 6, 1854.—Quantities of porgies caught in shad nets, supposed to have been lost in the muddy water. Shad scarce, the heavy rains and muddy water probably keep them out of the river. May 11, 1854.—Blackfish in market; mackerel, weakfish, sea bass, coming in; large drumfish. May 18, 1854,—Salmon $1 per pound; large bass anda few large sea bassin market. Many large porgies. May 19, 1854.—Kingfish from Shrewsbury in market. First bluefish in market. June 5, 1854,—Sheepshead in market. June 6, 1854,—Sheepshead coming in—said to be plenty in Jamaica Bay. Rockaway, August 7, 1854.—Cool north wind; boats on beach hauling nets and caught a few large bluefish of 10 to 13 pounds; nonenear beach. ‘Thread herring, sting rays, sharks, ete. Found Lichias in sca or beach, (Small mullet? washed up.) ; June 24, 1854.-—-Fine, clear, breezy, Caught a few weak- fish at mouth Spring Creek, Jamaica Bay. August 22, 1854,—Mr. 8, caught a sheepshead with soft crab. = Monocanthus aurantiacus, 24 inches long, hooked accidentally, brilliant, brassy, orange with black blotches about occiput and ant. part of back; a balans on dorsal fin, Eye with dark iris when alive and very moyeable. Its jaws cut grass like a pair of scissors. September 25, 1854.—On Saturday received 2 Monocanthus, 3 Saurus fetens, caught in Jamaica Bay. September 26, 1854.—Pleasant, warm, wind 8. Alosa mat- towaca in market; got Seriola, large specimen; some dozens in market. Pélamys sarda, small ones, in numbers; one Balistes, one very small Caranz, all from Shrewsbury Inlet and Bay. Large bluefish pienliy. Jferlangus carbonarius. September 28, 1854.—Found Cyhium maculatum in market. Sheepshead, Sargws ovis, fat. Large bluefish and blackfish, October 18, 1854.—Fresh, cléar, cool. Small fall mackerel plenty, very fat, large eyes, back covered with crowded, ir- regular, wavyslines—in a few specimens more regular. Many Rhombus triacanthus, some covered with pale spots; large bluefish, striped bass, few weakfish, blackfish, many mullet, halibut, cod, yellow perch, sunfish, lake bass, pickerel. November 1, 1854.—There has been an oyster panic, now subsiding, owing to three or four well-known persons (Alder- man White and James C. Foster) hayiny died suddenly, their death being said to have been caused by eating oysters, but on inquiry they where found to haye been sick some time before. It was said the Virginia oysters alone were to blame. The papers were full of it. — (To be Continiwed.) ——_—_+-e- ——___— ANOTHER SUPPOSED HYBRID, NEw WESTMINSTER, British Columbia, Oct. 17, 1877. EprTOR FOREST AND STREAM; lread lately a very able article in your papet on Hybrids, by Pro- fessor Gill, and while not attempting to question the correctmess of the opinion of so high an authority on such matters, I wish to mention that many well authenticated statements are made in this country of hybrids between the male marten and the female domestic cat. Stucha cross wonld be more likely to occur here, if anywhere, than in other places, fromthe fact that many persons engaged in mining, cattle raising, etc., live in isolated sifmations, miles frequently from their nearest neighbor, and in almost all casesto protect themselyes from the ravages of the prusit-talled ‘rat and field mouge, keepa cat. These cats in thickly set- tled countries would have access to males of their ownkind, and the necessity of crossing with an animal of any other kind would not exist, Indeed they would haye little or no opportunity of so doing, were they “0 inclined, on account of the scarcity of wild animals in their vicinity while the opposite is the Case in sparsely settled places. Now the alleged casesof crossing all occurred in remote places, Where the cat wasa female, and from the greatdistance from other seitiers conid have no intercourse witha male of herownkind. ‘The | progeny were raised, and partook of the characteristics of both parents in appearance ant habits, and were better ralters and mousers as @ rulethan either cats or martens; the latter being known to be a great killer of rats and mice. IT have not had the opportunity of seeing any of these animals myself, | and,unfortunately not being up in scientific Knowledge,had I seen then might not haye beenable to specify their characteristics in such terms) as would enable a naturailst to decide upon them. I know, and have conversed with dozens of persons who haye seenthem, and they have no hesitation in pronouncing them really tobe a cross between marten! and cat, Of this I am positive, that cats at-four different places, severay hundred miles apart, not having a male cat within many miles, produced. litters of young which partook so strongly of the look of both cat and) Tnarten, that all who saw them were confident that they were hybridg) aa above atated. Now, should Prof, Gillor any other person have & desire to learn more about these strange animals I will have much) pleasure in furnishing the names of the persons who owned them, and) of any amount of persons who saw them, many of whonustill reside here. The matter isof no moment to me one way or the other, but if it la of any import:nce in the interests of natural history to learn positively in relation to such a cross, T will be very glad to lend what assistance Icahn, by endeayoring to obtaln such information as would enable competent authority to judge and determine whether the opinion In reference to the cross is a correct and proper one or not, Yours truly, Mowuitor. [We have written to our correspondent asking him if possible’ to obtain gne of these supposed hybrids, and to forward ite skin and skeleton to Prof. Gill, at the Smithsonian Institution. If this can be done we shall at least learn what it is, and the matter can be set at rest as it was in the case of the animal referred to in Prof. Gill’s article on the so-called hybrid be- tween the cat and the raccoon, This last proyed to be merely a large Angora cat. We hopethat our correspondent wil let us hear from him again on this topic.—Hp. ] SeonnnnEEnea al BREEDING OF WILSON SNIPE. MEADVILLE, Pa., Noy. 17, 1877, EpITor FoREST AND STREAM : Dear Sir—Breeding ofthe Wilson snive, in your last issue, calls upon me to note that Mr. Lorandi and I were hunting snipe near this uity on the 18th day of May, 1875. My deg cametoa point, I fusked and shot the bird—a Wilson’s snips. It was the first bird the dog eyer retrieved, and when it was in my pockes J sent the doz into the same swail,where he came toa point.at about the same place, IT thought there wasto be good sport that day, and walked up te flush another bird, when, to my surprise, I found a nest on «a tuft of grass with four warm eggs 1m it. We returned to the nest twice, and both times found the eggs cold, so afd r. M, I took nest and eggs home with me, We eompared the eggs » With the plates in “Samuels,” and found them identically the same with the representation there of a Wilson’s snipe egg. I now have nest and eggs labelled, ‘Taken on the marsh, May 13, 1875, Just one year Jater than the nest taken in Portland, Connecticut.” Yours truly, HDGAR HUIDEKOPER. SSS a THE TAME SQUIRRELS OF MEMPHIS, MuMrnyg, Tenn,, Noy. 12, 1877. EDITOR Ferest AND STREAM: In winging my way to the orange groyesof Florida, I decided to strike the Mississippi at Memphis, and then foatdown to New Orleans on one ofthe palace steamers which pass here from St, Lowis, Whiie awaiting the “Vicksburg,” your correspondent is well cared for at the Peabody Hotel, which is under jhe able manayement of C, B. | Galloway. His “Hunter,” over ‘In the “Arkansas Bottoms,” furnishes fresh game, which the accemplished steward, Mellville, prepares in | good style, so thet we have quail, prairie chieken, dick, bear and yenl- | ron, Which all taste gamey. Ho-day I sought out and introduced myself te one of your admirers— - Major Nicholzon—the agent for ‘‘ Dann’s Bfereantile Reporter.” He- is a crack shot, and a perfect Nimrod. He entertained me a fey | moments, telling of turkey, bear and deer, Butl set out to fell you of the park here, and the squirrela occupying | it. Abvouttweuty-five years ago Mayer Richard H. Baugh and Alder- mauJ.P.Finney, with other cltizens, donated a square of ten acres for park purposes, right in the heart of the city, It had a few oaks and other tsees; maple, sycamere, elm and mulberry, with many magnollas bave been set out. F Mr. Kecting, the forester, is pald $74 per month to keep things tn shape, A fine fountain in the centre continually spouts forth water. When my wife andI started through the park we were soon beset with squirrela (gray). Tney came scampering from all direationa, leaped upon us, expecting some nuts, When wa reached the fountain we seated ourselves to watch these ‘‘bunnies,’’ Many little childven andgrown persons wére there feeding these nimble fellows, They will climb upen one’s knee or shoulder, and sit there eating nuts as un— concerned as a pat Monkey. When fally satisfied they will bury their curplus nuts, 80 that you see them constantly lilding and digging up their food. Some of them took a position a Ju kanguroo—holt upright— with the tail liming their backs, then would setlle their arms down upon their little bellies, and seemed so gomfortable. In this position they would eit for more than a minute, with eyes half closed, and panting or breathing heavily, then would suddeuly bound away as though stricken with & severe Allack of colic! Tlearned from Mr. Keeting that equirrels have been in the park for ever twenty years. ‘The Olty Councllappropriates $5 per month for their maintenance, and makes it an offence to permit a dog within the inclogure. Mr. Keeting says that they number abont one hundred, and though they breed twice a year—in March and August—yet so many of them stray away along on the shade trees, that & great number are killed by dogs and osught by boys when the “‘bunnies” get too far from the park. Mr, K, sayé early in the morning they often go two equares away and ateal nuts and frult from the Italian stands. His regular time for feed. ing them is at$ e'clock in the morning, when he calls them by ringing an ordimury hand bell. This morning my wife and I Witnessed this amusing breakfast. At the first cound of the bell “bunnie” bounced up a root or teee, and gave a chuckle, signifying ls joy with several jerka of his tail, then he aame skimming and tripping delicately to.the little house, Mr. K. saya they prefer filberts, aud these he threw ont to them as if throwing shelled corn te chickens, He says they never bred ‘black er white; and although these off colors kaye been introduced here, yet they haye no progeny of thelr color. He thinks the gray squirrel Hves to be some seven years of age. They sometimes drop down dead fram the topmost limbs, They injure the budy of most of the trees, and play destruction with tie magnolla blossom™ The; SE — oatch and kill alLthe birds so unfortunate as to get in thelr way, ‘The young of March breed in August, ‘hey have ftom one to fourina litter. The '* babies” come to the grotind when two months old. They Me ractice a great. deal on the limbs and bodies of the tree ére they ven- thre to the ground, _ The old ones often engage in fierce combat, and tumble from thé “trees locked in each other's arms, One of them attacked a strangey who began digging upa nut just buried by “bunnio,” But they have Tiever been known to bite any one while feeding them, Ti ip 2 great source of amusement here for the ehildven to yislti the ‘Park and feed these public pets, Would it not be well for other cities $o follow the exaniple of Memphis, The boxes for tha syuizrels cost no mere than the houses boilt for sparrows, ARROW. e+ For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. A VISIT TO A NESTING PLACE OF THE WOOD IBIS.—Tautalus Loeulator. HERING the winter of 1874, while on a collecting tour in Florida, Tencamped on the east side of Lake Harney in company with two hunters. Ihad taught these men to make respectable sking, and had interested them ina slight degreein Natural History. Together Wwe had made several collecting trips in the vicinity of Lake Harney, at one time shooting and skinning 140 herons, of several varieties, on Lake Jessup in four days. Iwas just preparing to depart for the North, when I heard ef a large nesting place of “gaunets,” as the ‘Cerackers”’ called birds which subsequently proved to be Wood Ibises {(Tautalus loculator), The nesting place wasreported to be on the shores ofn lake of considerable size about midway between Lake Harney and the Indian River, After many inquiries, I decided to attempt to find this breeding place, We placed our boat on an ox cart, and haying packed all camping uten ails inside, we started off. After a tedious journey oyer the roughest of Florida roads, we reached Lake Ashby, and pitched our tent, Dis- missing our team with instructions Lo call for us in a Week, and haying partaken of a hasty repast, we started off inour boat. We hunted all the afternoon on the shores of the Jake, and although we found many nests of the snake bird (Plotus aubinga), yet we not only saw no nests of the wood ibis, but no birds. Harly next morning saw us in our boat, ready for a hard day’s pull; but as soomas we left camp I saw, on theop posite shore of thelake, large numbers of white birds. Rowing there our eyes were gladdened by the sight of numbers of large nests, perched in the tops of lofty cypress trees. Numbers of wood ibis New from the nests at our approach. These trees were not on terra firma, but were about forty yards dis- tant in the water. Drawing our boat in the swamp, we separated, two of us to shoot, and theother to stay in the boat and retrieve birds The birds soon came back to their roosts, and we shot all the morning Killing 26. The birds, although very large, are,in common with the heron tribe (Ardetde), yery easy to Kill. During the day we lost four birds by the ‘gators picking them up before the boatman could gettothem. I meyer egw ‘gators so cheeky; westruck one twice on the head with an | Oar, and he still kept on afterthe bird. I fnished him with a load of buckshot, andfound him sfeet, Tinches long. In three days we col- lected all the wood ibis’ skins and egzs wewished. Most of the eggs were hatched, and the downy little birds, with such huge bills and un Bhapely heads, presented a fanny sight. Having four days to spare, we started through a cypress’ swamp after | a white heron (Ardea egretta) roost. I saw, in this day, more moccasin snakes than I ever saw before, or will probably see again, Eyery tus- | Suck of grass concealed one, and, as We were obliged to jump from one firm spot to another, we stood in great danger, I was walking, or rather jumping, behind one of the men, when 2 large moccasin sprang for him, and actually tore a triangular rent in his trousers, where they overhung his boots. J shot the snake’s head off from between the man's legs, and on measuring him, I found he was 78 inches long, his Tangs being 34 of aninchin length. I have seen thousands of mocca- sin snakes in this State, but I confess this is the Jargest. I felt neryous the rest of the day. We shot 4 fine fat doe on this trip, and had to Ing her saddle six miles—no easy job through a swamp. On reaching camp TI had a violent chill and fever, and before T got back to Lake Harney, I had had four chills; and that, combined with the vide of twelye miles over a road crossed and recrossed by palmetto Toots, 50 laid me up that Twas very ill, and did not enter New York Harbor till May 1, This short trip is the roughest and most disagreea— ble I have ever made in pursuit of bird skins, but when it was all over and Iwas in my home, I considered myself well repaid. The wood ibis (Tautalus loculator) is, generally, a very sly bird, and but few are collected, They feed on aquatic plants, and, when young, are very fair eating. I also collected some fine skins of the white ibis (Tbiz alba), I forgot to mention that Lake Ashby abounds in fine black bass, which take @ spoon readily, but refuse a fly, Ti any of your readers wish to visit this unhealthy locality in pursuit of the wood ibis, I will give him or them all needed directions for find- Ing the place, also the names of guides. Deerand turkeys are yery numerous, We heard thelatter gobbling every morning in the swamps, but the place is a hot-bed of malaria, and seems to be the home of moc- éasin and rattlesnakes. Wm. EK. LENTE, Lente’s Landing, Lake George, Florida, [We have to thank our correspondent for the above ex- tremely interesting account. If we mistake not, the breeding place which he visited is the same of which Dr. Bryant speaks (in his account of thesnesting habits of the wood ibis (Proc, Bost. Soc.). Is our correspondent confident about this species feeding on aquatic plants? We had always supposed that its food was almost wholly animal—aquatic reptiles, fish, crusta- cea, stc., etc. Compare Audubon’s account of the species, alos C (the-Ja. 0 SS ee Waar ovr Duors Har,—A friend, interested in « note Which recently appeared in Forest anp Srream, entitled ““ What the red-liead ducks eat,’” has forwarded to us the con- tents of the craw of a pintail duck, Dajila acuta, suggesting that a determination of its food may be interesting. The speci- men was killed near Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 6, 1877. The mass of the material sent tous consists of three species of seeds yzether with a few minute shells. These last were mainly, if not altogether, a species of Limneaa, probably ZL. humiiis, although in our first examination we thought we detected a specimen of Planorbis, which a re-examination of the material failed to reyeal a second time. The seeds, which were kindly dentified for us by Prof. D, C. Maton, of New Haven, con- sted of a few grains of rye,s few specimens of the seed of pia maritima, Linn., a species which it will be remember- d was yery abundant in the craw of the red head duck re- FOREST AND STREAM. Ca : ferred to ina previous issue of Forms’ anp Srrwam, and a great quantity of the seeds of Zamuchellia palustris. Con- cerning this latter plant Prof. Haton writes us thatit is ‘found in ponds and slow streams from New England to Florida, Bahamas, Utah, Hurope, India, ctc., though after all mot a very common plant. Ihave it from the Connecticut River, near Saybrook, or rather from ditches near the river.” It is interesting to note that the duck from which the seeds were taken was killed precisely in the locality given for the plant, afact of which Prof, Eaton was ignorant when he identified the species, ee —The Forrst AnD Srream is of course correct in its dis- belief of the muddled and very erroneous paragraph which ap- peared in amews column of this paper two weeks agoas to some of our chief game-birds. The true name of our partridge, which we haye so long been familiar with, is quail, and is claimed by some to belong to the grouse family; our commonly known pheasant is the ruffed grouse. Itisthe partridge of New England, and we have more than once been bothered at accounts of its food, habits, weight, etc., in the local papers ef that section.—Germantoun Telegraph, Nov, 21. ' sa ae Cotumerp.#%.—Greene Smith, Esq., is especially interested in the family of birds, the study of which has afforded pleas- ure to ‘fanciers for many generations. We are pleased to print for him the following letter: . KENSINGTON, COOK CouNTY, Ills. EDIrok FOREST AND STRAAM: Sir—Please allow me, through your columns, to thank Mr, Ira A, Paine for his kind presentation of a beautiful pair of blae rocks. I have studied them at the trap (sometimes mournfully), bul never in their wild state. His addition increases the number of species in my collection of Columbides to thirty-six, Respectfully yours, ee St A CAT TOLLING DUCKS, es GREENE SMITH. BALTIMORE, Noy, 16, 1877. HprroR FOREST AND STREAM: While on a ducking expedition a few days ago on Back River near this city I witnessed something quite Dew to me, and TI send it to you as it may be new to many of your readers. On the shore of a deserted house the family had left a black cat, This animal, having to depend upon her natural resources for food, adopted the novel expedient of tolling some ducks, and when seen by the writer was actually engaged in running up and down the shore, while four canyas- backs were com- ing straight in to her; and in a few minutes one would no doubt haye fallen a yictim to the curiosity of the bird, but the writer trod upon 4 stick in the effort to get near enough for a shot, which attracted the at- tention of the cat) and the curtain fell. IT am a ducker of twenty years’ standing, haye heard of foxes tolling ducks by wagging thelr taila and leaping along the shore and getting them too; have heard of ducks com- ing in to a cow's tail on the shore, bot neyer heard of or saya cat en- gaged in the operation. If any of yourreadera know of anything of a Similar nature, I should like to hear of it through your columns. Respectfully, C, L, 0, rh QUAIL AT SEA. Mr, Editor: Iam naturally interested in the article headed ‘‘ Quail at Sen,” in your Jast issue, and should like to know more of the strange birds your Norfolk correspondent speaks of. Will he not send measpecimen? The description he gives is not recognizable. It is not in the least improbable that 4 non-indigenous species should reach our shores. Hurope and America have many a time exchanged stragglers of numerous species of birds. The gentleman who writes from Baltimore strangely misquotes mo when he says that page 236 of my ** Key” states that ‘‘ the differences between the European and American birds (quail) are hardly appre- cinble.! As TI have labored many times to impress upon the American public, in these columns and elsewhere, the American Bobwhite (Ortyx Virginiana) is of a different species and of a different penus,and ofa different sub-family, from either the Huropean partridge (Perdix einera) or the European quail (Coturniz daciylisonaus). What I did say inthe place mentioned was this: “It is highly improbable that, as a group, they (i,¢., the forty or more apecies of American partridges) are separable from a}] the forms of the latter (7. ¢., the many species op Old World partridges) by any undecided peculiarities; meaning thereby, as is clear from the context, thatitis hard to draw the tech. nical line betweeh the New World and Old World species collectively, not that every one of our forty kinds of partridges is not perfectly dis- tinct, generically and specifically, from any and every one of the Old World forms. Yours truly, HLLioTr Couzs. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. 0. [Remarks.—We are persuaded that the quail met at sea were unquestionably the identical birds imported frdém Hurope not many weeks ago by Mr. Eyarts, of Vermont, We have several important communications on this subject which will appear in our next issue.—Hp. F. & §. ] SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. ‘To our customers and the public :—In reply to the damag- ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by “‘dealers” who are unable to com- pete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr ds Marumson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. 8 —To be true to one’s self is to be true to the world, This is equally true in the commiercial and moral duties of life. H,T. Babbitt was desirous of making a toilet coap perfectly pure and good, something tliat should not cover up evil and disease under the mark of fragrance, Result - his Toilet Soup, which for esyery exeellemce reaches about ag farag chemieu! art ean go.—Advi. er See advertisement of Land-Locked Salmon Spawn In this week’s issue,—-A dee, Woodland, farm and Garden. THIS DEPARTMENT IS EDITED BY W. J. DAVIDSON, BEG. N. -¥ HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, ENGLISH NAMES OF WILD FLOWERS AND PLANTS.* (Continued. ) AE medical beliefs reyealed by many names are not lesa curious than their legendary associations. It) was the opinion of the old herbalists or simplers that God had not only provided special plants as a cure for évery diséase, bu had made their curative power evident by stamping them with some resemblance to the malady they were meant to heal; and this faith, known to students of our older. botany as the ‘* Doctrine of Signatures,” lurks or reveals’ itself in many an English name. The Lung-wort, epetted with tuber- cular scars, was a heal for consumption; the Liver-wort, liver-shaped in its” green fructification, was a specific for bilious maladies; the scaly pappus of the: Scabious. for cu- taneous eruptions; the throat-like corolla of the ‘Throat-wort, or Canterbury Bell, caused it to be administered for bron- chitis; the Saxifrage, cleaving the hard stones with its pene- trating fibres, was efficient against calculus; the Scorpion grass, now known as the Forget-me-Not, whose flower-spike dimly resembles a scorpion’s tail, was an antidote to the sting of that or other venomous Creatures; the Moon-daisy averted wonacy ; the Birth-wort, Kidney-Vetch, Nipple-wort, Spleen ingrt, were all appropriated, as their names suggést, accord- our to resemblances, real or fancied, The pretty onad-flax of Beli walls and hedges owes its name toa strange mistake. ceiveeyed to be the cure for a complaint called buboes, it re~ and dd the Latin name dubontum. A confusion between budo and dejo, which is Latin for a toad, gaye birth to its present name; and stories were not long wanting that sick or jound- ed toads had been seen to eat of it and to recover health. Simuilar distortions occur in non-medical names, and it is moste urious fo notice how soon a story springs up or a be- lief asserts itself in confirmation of the mistaken identity. The common Iumitory, which we have already noticed, re- ceived its name of fume-terre, ‘earth smoke,’’ from its caus- ing the eyes to smart and water when applied to them, as smoke does, The meaning was lost as time went on, and was supplied by the belief that it was produted without seed by smoke or vapor rising from the earth. Buttercup was said to give color and flavor, to .butter, as being eaten by cows ~ when in blossom, the‘facts being that it is a corruption of bouton-cop, button-head, and that cows eat the grass all round it, but always, if possible, avoid it. Mesdow-sweetis a cori ruption of Mead-wort, honey-wine plant, a beyerage being still extracted from it by cotlagers. Bull-rush is Pool-rush, as growing in pools, not in mud; Snap-dragon is Snout-drag- on from its shape; Marigold is Marsh-gold; Sweet-William is @illet, a little eye; Pink is the lower German Pinksten, Pen- tecost, from its flowering at Whitsuntide, the name being transferred first to the color of the flower, then to a method of working flowers on muslin, called pinking; and so to the sword -stab in a duel, piercing or pinking an adversary as the needle pierced the cambric. Nightshade is night-scada, soother or anodyne; Samphire is St. Pierre, fron its love of rocks; Sanicle is St. Nicholas, the restorer of the three mur- dered children, from its healing powers; Poplar comes from the Indian Pepul, whose leaves when varnished and painted closely resemble those of the large Spanish Poplar; Primrose was anciently the Daisy ; and is called by the Chaucer Prime- role, from the old French Primeverole, the first spring flower ; Primerole was changed to Primrolles, then to Primrose, the first Rose of spring ; and it was not till the sixteenth century that it attached itself to the familiar Hower which now bears its name. Cowslip is more strange still. It was originally **Nose-flap,” and belonged to the Mullein, whose great ilan- nelly leaf might well be likened to the flap or skirt. of a wool- len under-garment. Later on it was transferred to the wild Primula of our meadows, and the mistake was stereotyped by the unlucky botanist, who, in ignorance of its origin, gave the name of Oxlin to its pretty congener, the Primula elatior The Jerusalem Artichoke is a Sun-flower, not an Artichoke ; but the tubers resemble the Artichoke in flavor. From its. Ttalian name, girasole, turn to thewun, came Jerusalem; and by a further quibble the soup made of it is called Palestine soup. The Forget-me-Not was’ originally the ‘‘Germander © Speedwell,” ;vhose blossoms, falling off and flying away as soon as it is plucked, gave emblematic force to the name. It was known in the days of chivalry as the ‘‘ flower of souye- nance,” and was embroidered into the collars of the knights, a fact still recalled by its German name; Hhirenpreis, Prize of Honor. About 200 years ago we find the name given to the Ground Pine, Ajuga Chamzpitys, whose nauseous taste once realized can neyer be forgotten, TF inally it was seized upon by the river-side, Myosotis, and forthwith sprung up a charim- ing legend, created obviously to suil its latest identification— how that while two lovers loitered by a lake, the maiden saw and longed for the bright blue flowers, the knight plunged in to get them, but, unable to regain the shore, had yet agility enough to fling them into his lady’s lap, and then, with a last devoted look and the words ‘‘ forget me not,” sank below the waves forever. Many names of plants contain the geography of their origin. The Canterbury Bell is obvious, so is the Guelder Rose. The Alexanders, a rare point round Taunton, but growing in great quantities at Blue Anchor, comes from Alexandria; the Candy- tuft from Candia, the Hlecampane from Campania; the Me- dick from Media, the Carraway from Caria, the ,Walnut or Welsh Nut from the north of Italy, called Walsh by the Ger- mans. Peach is Persicus; Shalot, Ascalonzeus; Spinach, Hispanicus ; the Damson, rightly spelt as Damagcene, tells its own tale, which is less clear in the case of the Dame's or Damascene Violet, a corruption extended and perpetuated, aa often happens, by its Latin equivalent, matronalis,—Natwre. (To be Continued.) Oe Oe Sourn Osrorina CucumBzrs.—A Massachusetts gentleman —nota politician-—who is now residing in Columbia, 8. O., owns & plantation near Port Royal, of whieh he writes te the editor of this paper, privately, as follows: I think, as you seem to, that it is strange everybody passeg * Lecture by Rey, W, ‘Tuckwell before the Aemersetshire Archigg logiog] and Natural History & 328 . by the vicnity of P. R. in going South. Itisa much better point for market gardeners than Florida. I had one-eighth of anacre of cucumbers last spring and commenced shipping at the same time with Ford felks near Cedar Keys. I got 130 bushels from the one-eighth acre. Mr. Frost at Fords, ¢ 700 bushels from an acre and a half, Mr. Frost did not write me exactly what he got net for his crops, but I am satisfied I received full fifty per cent. better prices than he did. My one- eighth acre paid over $200 profit, I think $225. Moreover, the ee I sent to said they had never seen so good and fresh uthern cucumbers, A competent gardener with sufficient capital could coinmoney on my place. The thing to do would be to cover a couple of acres with glass, start up operations in October and November and ship to New York in December and all winter long. ‘This in addition to early spring crops. Tam not an agriculturist, and do not propose to become one. ——$—$———— Hazpness or Woops.—It is a great convenience to know the comparative value of different kinds of wood for fuel. Shellbark hickory is regarded as the highest standard of our forest trees, and calling that one hundred, other trees will compare with it for real value as fuel for house purposes as follows: Shellbark hickory, 100; pignut hickory, 95; white oak, 84 . white ash, 77; dogwood, 75; scrub oak, 73 ; white hazel, 73; apple tree, 70; red oak, 69; white beech, 65; black birch, 62 ; yellow oak, 60; hard maple 59; white elm, 58; red cedar, 56; wild cherry, 55; yellow pine, 54; chestnut, 52 ; yellow poplar, 51; butternut, 43; white birch, 43; white pine, 30, It is worth bearing in mind that in woods of the same species, there is agreat difference, according tothe soil on which any, grow. A tree that grows ona wet, low, rich ground will be less solid and less durable for fuel, and, there- fore, of a less value than a tree of the same kind that grows on a dry and poorer soil. To the ordinary purchaser, oak is oak, and pine is pine, but for home use, the tree grown on dry upland, and standing apurt from others is worth a great deal more. = a Novick ro SpoRTSMEN.—Having receiyea so many communication asking us for information in 1egard to our six-sectiun bamboo trout, lack bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the ubject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $160 We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell & poor rod with a false enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine articie) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P, O, Box 1,294,—[Adv. Axsney & IsBRIk, 38 Maiden Lane, The Kennel. To CoRRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs wit] please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- Mal: 1. Age. 2. Foodand medicine given. 3. Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips. 4. Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bleating, drawing in of the flanks, ete. 5. Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not. 6, Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc. 1. Appetite; regular, variable, etc, 8. Temperature of the body as indi- cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, ontlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be noticed ; signs of suffering, etc. : THE PHILADELPHIA BENCH SHOW. Parmaperenta, Nov. 26, 1877. With such excellent sponsors as Messrs. Richards, Wister, Grubb, Sartori, Furness, Emlen, Winsor, Bailey, Hoffman, Fassitt, Janney, Davis, Sergeant, Biddle, Davis, Gardiner, Scofield, O’Brien and De Sauque—all gentlemen known fo, their sportsmanlike qualities and social position—the Philade]_ phia Dog Show, under Mr. Thatcher Goddard’s able manage- ment, opened to-day with the greatest eclat. In matters regarding dog exhibitions there has been more than once manifested a certain amount of jealousy from the strangest quarters, for which there were no possible reasons. New York, sometimes assuming a certain prestige, is inclined to belittle or pooh-pooh the efforts made by other cities tend ing toward having the pench shows. It lies neither in the power, fortunately, of a few individuals in either New York or Philadelphia or Chicago to lay down the law in regard to such matters. In the present case of the Philadelphia Bench Show, efforts were made to belittle it and to cast exceedingly unjust- motives in the entre prenneur of the exhibition. Some exceedingly absufd term as of ‘‘hippodroming dogs’ (whatever that might mean) was advanced. Is the rule to be laid down that no‘town or city is to have a dog show where there is no regularly organized kennel club? Such an idea has no common sense. The slurs cast on the Philadelphia Bench Show were very much out of place. Really there never has been a kennel club in Philadelphia until to-day. About tho time of the New York Dog Show certain gentlemen did meet, however, in Philadelphia, and the chances of organiz- ing a kennel club were talked over. Mr. 'T. C. Johnson was mide temporary chairman and Mr. W. R. Knight secretary. A constitution and by-laws were to haye been drafted, but eventually 1t came to nothing. However, within the last few days, Mr. Thatcher Goddard haying, by his straightforward manner, convinced the leading gentlemen in Philadelphia that such an exhibition as he intended giving’ would advarce the interests of breeders of dogs in the State, a kennel club was organized a week ago which gave its sanction to Mr. God- dard’s most worthy efforts. It must be then said at least to the credit of the manager of the present bench show, that it was through his exertions that an association was formed in Philadelphia which will, no doubt, be a credit to the second city in America. ote correspondent went early to Horticultural Hall just as meny of the animals were coming in, Perhaps there is ‘nothing in the world more confusing than the initiatory moye- ment of a dog show. In the present instance there was hard- by any trouble, and order soon reigned supreme. By mid- day all the dogs were in their boxes, well numbered, so that there was no trouble by means of the catalogue of finding any animal required. requires long study. To seize in all at a single glance is quite impossible; it takes time and study before one can do any- mg ake justice to a show, where over 550 animals are ex ibited. lencies has been freely extolled, we come to the No. 6, a fine setter called Mame, owned by Messrs De Rongé & Inman, of New York. Fame shows notably such good blood as comes from Pride of the Border. the property of Mr. Colket. the show, snd among the biggest dogs of his kind we ever saw. How, as we were informed, having Laverack blood, he grew so elephantine we cannot imagine. is almost perfect as to symmetry. No23, Dons the property of G. 8. Boutcher, of Haston, has all those choicest traits which Bismarck gave. petuaters of that breed than Bismarck and the Gildersleeve dogs neyer lived. The Bismarck blood is qnite visible in numerous setters. Perhaps there is a shade purer blood and finer lines in the white Bismarcks than in the Gildersleeves. The No. 24 in the same class, called Sting, the property of Mr. Emlen, of Philadelphia, has maay sterling points. strain which came from the Dickerson Lergenat’s dogs was almost excellent. dog, was a handsome, well put up brute. bitches the No. 57, abeauty by the name of Daisey, must find many admirers. dash of Layerack about her, pies there were a number of good ones, Ned, of 10 months, was perfect ia form. Of the bitch puppies, clean build. Of class 7, imported red, or red and white Trish setters, the whole collection was good. would be a preference, it might be on our part towards Mr. I. T. Fassitt’s Sport. animals. The numbers 100, 101, 102, Jim, Bryan and Trump, are fine dogs, of a roan color, extraordinary poiots, They owe their sterling qualities to a good dash of Ludlam’s Dash, Jim and Bryan, and Trump is the property of Mr. Biddle, Mr. Tlleston’s Limerick is a fine dog, and shows his Plunkett lineage. thought Mr. Austin’s Samurai, a liver and white, a fine ani- mal, though he might have lost a point over him, being a trifle too flat-headed. The dog, we believe, comes from the them in purity of form, It must he remembered that, with yery few exceptions, all the animals are actually working spaniels, class 14, were not entered gs a collection, though the No. 187, Sam, the property of Mr. W. D. Winser, an Trish FOREST AND STREAM. A dog show, like a gallery of pictures, is something whch Passing over the classes 1 and 2, fine beasts whose excel- Here is the No 9, called Echo, No, 9 is the hugest pointer m Gigantic as he is he It must be remembered that two better per- The The No. 34, Frank, a four or five-year-old In the setiter We should think that there was a strong In the same class of pup- The No. 84, 92, Dolly, was a choice animal, with very If there In class 8 there were numberless choice We commend Dash, the No. 99, asa superb dog. They are big, lusty animals, and show Mr, Furness is the owner of Going rapidly along, in class 10, the pointers, we Cadwallader stock. If, on the whole, the pointer classes were not as extensive as the setters, they were all good beasts, and exhibited fine traits, though, as a whole, the setters excelled dogs, and just as good for the field as for shows. Water dog, was a very choice one. It is in running dogs where Philadelphia has come out wonderfully strong. In fact, we are quite decided that the best foxhounds we have seen yet on the show bench were examined by us to-day. Within a radius of thirty miles of Philadelphia there are kept jabout five packs of hounds—the famous Rose Tree pack from Medea, with the no less excellent Leopard pack, aud the Marshallton, Gulf, and Westchester hounds. The Rose Tree dogs, some ten of them, were the acme of dogs, and would have stood well in any English show, Mr. Frank Cayton, who has the Marshallton pack, exhibits fine hounds. The Messrs. Cayton have been fox hunters from father to son for the last seventy- five years. The No. 212, Fleet, owned by J. B, Roe, is a marvellous dog for beauty, with long head and pendant ears, In Beagles the show is admirable, the No. 226, Queen, 228, Fly, being nice little ones. The dachshunds never before came out stronger. Here is Dr, Twaddeil's Waldman, who came from the Duke of Baden’s kennel, who, good-natured at home, despises a bench show. and shows his temper at times, with the likely No. 236, Unser Fritz, almost as fine a dog as Waldman, and even some think him better. Anyhow, many must deem him so, as Unser Fritz always tukes a prize. In dachshunds bitches Mr. Ailen’s Spot, with Cora, are yery fair animals. ‘ In greyhounds the collection is quite good. There is a brindle (not a favorite color) called Aco, which is a beauti- ful brute. ; We have been always differing with our critics in regard to the Newfoundland pwr sang. Almost all the dogs brought to the show bench as pure Newfoundlands are the wrong dogs, they are too big. Philadelphia is the home ot the real small sized Newfoundland. He is straight, jlat haired, with no curl about him; there are quite a number of such on exhibition, Mr. Picot, we think, leading with his stock. New York we fancy, must claim superiority im that noble St. Bernard, called Dan, the property of John P. Haines. There are so many Germans in Philadelphia, that it is nob surprising that the Dalmatians and Siberian dogs are so well represented. For fancy dogs, we have long known from personal expe- rience, that for Pugs, Black and Tans, Skye Terriers, Scotch Terriers and Whiffets, Philadelphia had more of them and of choicer breed, than any other city in the Union. The Pugs alone are better than we have ever seen before, and so are all the fancy terriers. Let us saya word about Poodles. Thereare Poodles here that would make a Frenchman wild. This is the secret why only Philadelphia, besides being a city where there are no end of good things to be had, excels in Poodles. | In the time of the old Volunteer Fire Service, when the Moya and the Fairy used to exterminate one another in street fights, they always kept poodles which went to fires. Though the men quarreled, the dogs did not. Hence the choicest breeds of Poodles were sought for and fostered, and as we have been informed, the Philadelphia paid Fire Department of to-day keeps up the same canine tastes. In a brief summary of this kind, we can only in a hurried manner indicate the dogs which struck our individual fancy here and there. To conclude, then, this brief account—at least for the pre- sent-—Mr. Goddard bas succeeded in bringing together a col- lection of animals which are excellent, and all classes are well represented. We sincerely trust that many of our New York friends will go to Philadelphia, for the trouble of @ visit will be amply repaid by the satisfaction they will have in seeinl- how fully the finest breed of dogs are represented in Philadeg phia, The attendance was excellent, many. of the most ele- gant ladies of Philadelpiia having paid their first visit to a dog show. : tase or Jupexs—Pointers and Setters of all Classes, —Wil- liam Winsor, John B, Sartori, George Emlen, Lowber, U. 8. N., William Winsor. . Ci ue W. Richards, President Spo: ub, land. to print the list of entries which we have procured and in ed for this issue, which we much regret. It will appear m week, : England. The prospect of the show is good. No dau Spaniels and all Water Dogs—Fiank Furness, Dr. W Foxhounds, Fox-terriers, Beagles, Dachshunds, @ All Non-Sporting Dogs.—William Wister, James B. Ep Owing to this being a holiday week, it is impossible fo ee ST, LOUIS BENCH SHOW, The date for holding this great show has been fixed for $f 19th, 20th and 21st of February, 1878. The prizes will beat given in cash, and will be the largest ever offered in thus a0 try. Indeed, the amount offered exceeds that of any sh many of our Hastern cracks will go down to compete de the handsome prizes. The committee are working hardt make a great success of it. The St. Louis Show should bet the West what the New York Show was to the East, will do what lies in our power tomake itso, We append if following letter from our special correspondent : Sz, Louis, Noy, 22, 1877, Eprror Formst AND STREAM: } I enclose you the list of regular cash prizes to be gi the forthcoming bench show of the St. Louis Bench and Sportsmen’s Association, which will be held Fe 19th to 22d (inclusive) next in this city. The Associa organized and the committees at work. The officer President, JH. Hayden, manager American Express Co,; President, Jas. A. Wherry, wholesale boots and shoes; tary, Jno, W. Munson; Treasurer, H, 5 Brown, of Brow Hilder, euns and rifles ; Directors—E, O. Sterling, Presi Hydraulic Press Brick Go.; O. Jaff Olark, of Clark & nett, metal dealers; W. L. Scott, Secretary Belchers Refinery. About one hundred leading busmess and p sional men have subscribed #3.000 for cash prizes, and list of specials will foot up $2,000 more, In addition fo bench show there will be exhibitions of sportsmen’s goods) cuns, rifles, ishing tackle, hunting suits, etc., ete,, and al prizes will be given for them. As soon as the prize sportsmen’s goods is completed [ will senditto you. | hoped eastern dogs will be here in force, for it is the intent} of the Board of Directors to make prizes won at our shoy honor to the winner. At this early dey a number of breeds have promised to come here. Very respectfully, Jno, W. Munson, Secretary DIVISION I.—SPORTING DOGS, Class 1,—Setters (Hnglish, both imported and native,) Doga/ar Bitches, champion class, free for all—For the best dog, Sal) the best bitch, $50. a Olass 2.—Setters (Irish, both imported and native,) Dogs @ Bitches, champion class, free for all—For the best dog, $5) the best bitch, $50. Olass 3.—Setters (Gordon, black-and-tanor black, white and ta both imported and native.) Dogs or Bitches, champion class) fe for all—for the best dog or bitch, $50. ; Class 4.— Pointers (large size) Dogs or Bitches—Dogs 55 pot) and upward, bitches 50 pounds and npward—Champion class for all—For the best dog or biteh, 350. Class 5.—Pointers (smull size) Dogs or Bitches—Dogs iio} ceeding 55 pounds, bitches not excecding 50 pounds—Champil class, tree for all—For the best dog or bitch, $5), OPEN CLASSEB. No dog or bitch is qualified to compete in classes six, Bé eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve that has ever won a firsh pm at Ohicago, Baltimora or New York. Olaas 6.—Setters (nglish, importedor their progeny) Doge i Bitches—Ior the bext dog, #30; for the second best dog, #2 the third best dog, $10; for the best bitch, #30; for the f best bitch, $20; for third best bitch, $10; for the best iG) bitch puppy over six und under twelye months of age, $l the best dog or bitch puppy under six months of age, $15, Class 7.—Setters ¢Huglish, native or crossbred) Dogs Bitches—For the best dog, 330; for the second best doz, $2) the third best dog, $10; for the best bitch, 330; for the saap best bitch, $20; for the third best bitch; $10 ; for the best dG bitch puppy over six and under twelye mouths of age, $1 the best dog or bitch puppy under six months of age, G15. Class 8.—Setters (Irish, imported or their progeny) Dage Bitches—For the best dog, $30; for the second best dog, Fai), the third best dog, $10; for the best bitch, #30; for the dees best bitch, $20; for the third best bitch, $10; for the best da bitch puppy over six and under twelve months of age, $15; Tom best dog or bitch puppy under six months of age, $15. Class 9,—Setters ([rish, native or crossbred) Dogs and Bitth Tor the beat dog, $30; for the second best dog, ‘$20; for thee est dog, $10; for the best bitch, $30: for the second best DHE $20; for the third best bitch, $10; forthe beat dog or bitch pif over six and under twelye months of age, #16; for the bes or biteh puppy under six months of age, $15. Class 10.—Setters (Gordon black and tan, or black, white tan or crossbred, imported or native) Dogs and Bitches—Wor best dog, $30; for the second best dag, $20; for the third dog, $10 ; for the best bitch, #30 ; for the second best biteh for the third best bitch, #30; tor the best dog or bitch puppy six and under twélve months of age, $15; for the best di biteh puppy under six months of age, #15. Class 11.—Pointers (large size) Dogs and Bitches, dogs 53 po aud upwards, bitches 50 pounds and upiards—For the be aba $30; for the second best dog, $20; for the third best dog for the best bitch, #30; for the second best bitch, $20; f0 third best bitch, $10. : Class 12.—Pointers (small size) Dogs and Bitches, dogs wf ceeding 55 pounds, bitches not exceeding 50 pounds—For they dog, $30; tor the second best dog, $20; for the third best d $10: tor the best bitch, $30; for the second best bitch, 520) the third best bitch, 510, Class 13.—Pointer Puppies, Dogs or Bitches—For the bes or bitch puppy over six and under twelve months of age, Bley the best dog or bitch puppy under six months of age, $15. — Class 14—Chesapeake Bay Dogs—for the best dog or bitelt for the second best dog or bitch, #10- Class 15.—Chesapeake Bay Dogs—For the best dog o $20; for the second best bitch, $10. Class 16.—Irish Water Spaniels, Dags and Bitches—Por th doz, #20; for the second best dog, $10; for the best bitaly for the second best bitch, $10; for the best dog or bitch] under twelve monthg of age, $10. Class 17,—Betrieving Spaniels (other than pure Irish), Di Bitches—Tor the best dog or bitch, $20; for the second be or bitch, #10. Class 15.—Spaniels (Cockers), Dogs and Bitches--For th dog, $20 ; for the second best dog, $10; for the best bitch, for the second best biteh, $10. : Glass 19.—Spaniels (field, other than cockers), Doge or B ita! ei the best dog or bitch, #20; for the second best dog Ort Class 20,—Wox Hounds—for the best couple, $20; for fe second ‘best couple, $10. _ Class 21.—Beagles, Dogs and Bitches—For the best dog, $20; for the sacond best doz, #10; for the best bitch, $20; for the second best hitch, $10, - _ Olass22.—Dachshunds, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or biteb, $20); for the second best dog or biteh, #10. _ Glass 28—Dnglish Greyhounds, Dogs or Bitehes—Tor the best ‘dog of biteh, 120; for the second best dog or bitch, #10. Glass 24.—S:otch Deer Hounds, Dogs or Bilches—For the best dog or bitch, #20; for the second bert dog or bitch, $10. lass 25.—Wox Terriers, Dogs and Bitches—Foy the best dog, #20; for the second best dog, $10; for the best biteh, $20; for the second best bitch, $10, Class 26.—English Setterse—For the best dog, imported or native to ba shown with not less than two of his get, $25; for tle best bitch, imported or native, to be shown with viotless than two of her progeny, 325. Olass 27,—Irish Setters—For the bast dog, imported or nativs, to ba shown with not less than tio of his get, #25; forthe best bitch, imported or native, to ba shown with not less than twoo! her progeny, $25. Class 28.—Gordon Black-and-Tan or Black, White and Tan Set- tera—Hor the best dog, imported or native, to be shown with not Tess than two of his get, $25; for the best bitch, imported or nutive to be shown with not less than two of her progeny, $24. Olass 29.—Pointers—For the best dog, imported or native, to be shown with not less than two of his get, $25; for the best bitch, peporteaeat native, to be shown with not less than two ot her pro- euy, - = Class 3).—Hnglish Setters—Ior the best kennel, imported or native, to consist of not less than five, and to be owned by the ex- hibitor, #100. Class 31-—Irish Setters—For the best kennel, imported or native, to consist of nob less than five, and to be owned by the ex- hibitor, 3100 + Olass 42-—Gordon, or Black and Tan, or Black White and Tan Setters—VPor the best kennel, imported or native, to consist of not less than fiye, and to be owned by the exhibitor, $100. Class 33.—Pointers—Ffor the best kennel, imported or native, to consist of not not less than fiye, and to be owned by the exhibi— tor, B10. Olass 43.—Black-and-Tan Terriers (large size), Dogs or Bitches, exceading 13 lbs—For the best dog or bitch, $10; for the second best dog or bitch, $5. Olass 44 —Black-and-Tan Terriers (small size), Dogs or Bitches, not exceeding 13 pouunds—for the best dog or bitch, 410; tor the second best dog or bitch, 5. Class 45,—Skye Terriers, Dogs or Bitches—or tha best dog or bitch, #15; second best, dog or bitch, $10. Class 46.—Yorkshire Terriers, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or biteh, $15; for the second bast dog or bitch, $10. Olass 47.—Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or bitch, #10; for the second best dog or bitch, $5. Olass 48.—Scotch Terriers, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or biteh, $15; for the second best dog or bitch, $10. Class 49.—Long Hair or Silk Hair Terriers, Dogs or Bitches, hot exceeding 5 pounds—For the best dog or bitch, $15; for the second best dog cr bitch, $10. Class 50.—Pugs, Dogs or Bitehes—for the best dog or bitch, $10; for the second best dog or bitch, $5. Class 51.—Italian Greyhounds, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or bitch, $10; for the second best dog or bitch, $5. Class 52.—For the Largest Dog exhibited, $10 Class 53.—For the Smallest Dog exhibited, $10. Mites 55.—Miscellaneous, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or bitch, $10; for the second best dog or bitch, $5. DIVISION TI.—DOGS NOT USED IN FIELD SPORTS, Class 34.—Mastiffs, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or bitch, $20; for thesecond best dog or bitch, $10. Class 35.—St. Bernards, Dogs or Bitches—For the best dog or biteh, 220; for the second best dog or bitch, #10. Class 36.—Newfoundlands, Degs or Bitches—For the best dog or bitch, #20; for the second best dog or bitch, $10. Olass 37.—8hepherd, cr Colley Dogs. (rough), Dogs or Bitche —For the best dog or bitch, $20; for the second best dog o bitch, 320. Class 38-—Shepherd, or Colley Dogs, (smooth) Dogs or Bitches —Hor the best dog or bitch, $20; for the second best dog or bitch, $10. = Olass 39.—Dalmations, dogs or bitehes—Ior the best dog or hitch, #10; for the second best dog or bitch, $5. Class 40.—Bull Dogs, Dogs or bitehes—For the best dog or biteh, ‘$10; for the second best dog or bilch, $0. Olass 41.—Bull Terrier (large Bize), Dogs or Bitches, dog ex- ceeding 20 pounds, bitohes exceeding 16 pounds—For the best dog or bitch, $10; for the second best dog or bitch, $5, Class 42.—Bull Terriers (small size), Dogs or Bitches, dogs no exceeding 20 pounds, bitches not exceeding 16 pottuds—For the: best dog or bitch, $10 ; for the second best dog or bitch, pb. o HINTS ON DOG BREAKING, O become a good dog trainer a man must he at all times and under all circumstances cool and collected. No passionate man need ever lay the flattering unction to his soul that he is capable of giving a puppy a polite field education. A man to make a good traiher should have a firm nature, giv- ing his protege at once confidence, affection and implicit obedi- ence. Heshould also have an abiding faith in his success. Should I fail to-day I will succeed to-morrow. Don't get fretted ; you must have a miserable cur if he can’t tell when you are mad. If you do not possess these qualifications and your mneans are adequate, take my advice and send your pup- py to a first-class breaker. Those who have not the means and opportunity to give their puppies to a breaker will allow me in a spirit of meekness fo extend to them my experience and observations : = First, get you a well-bred puppy, for blood will tell on some part of the course, Nothing, not even the finest training, can ever compensate for bad blood. If possible have an oldand well-trained dog to break your puppies with, Neyer teach him anythipg you do not think will be of value to him on the field, ‘Talk as little as possible to your dog ; teach him to do your bidding by the motion of yourland. Never teach your dog anything by word that you can teach him by signs. In teaching Your puppy to ‘‘down” never tell your puppy to “charge” or “down charge,” No man ever attempted a grealer nuisance with a decentdog. Any dog of moderate intel ligence know that in the ordinary parlance of life, ‘‘charge” does not n ean lie down, Tell him to “down” and motion him down with your hand, and make him down. In afew days le will understand you; then trom that day thenceforth and forever motion him down and make him obey you. When you have taught your puppy to down, your next and very important Jesson is to teach iim to flush his game when commanded. My first lessons in this respect are given pup- pies over their feed, Make your puppy down by a simple Motion of the hand, and when down make him remain until you tell him to ‘‘Go,” ashort and simple word, and one easily earned by a dog, especially when food is the incentive to action. The first time he makes game allow_him to stand, say ten or fifteen minutes, then tell him to ‘'Go”—and you PURO L ANI? Obit AM. will have, nine times out of ten, the pleasure of seeing him Stand as slillasa stone, Don't abuse him, This will teach him to be staunch. As he grows older, should he turn a deaf ear to youtentreaty, resort to {he whip. When on a point command him to Go, and shonld herefuse, follow at once with & crack of the whip, this will effectually break him of this evil way. To teach a dog to retrieve, and to do it well, is one of the most important paris of his education. Take him in one of his playful moods an hour orso after a light meal and, with an old leather glove, a few evenings work will teach him to retrieve and to do it well. Never whip a dog for not re- trieving, and always caress him when well done, and it will soon become a pleasure to him, If a shot has proved ineffec- tive 1 tell him ** Lost,” and mean just whatIsay. With a little training any dog of moderate brains will soon learn what Is wanted, and doit. If IT want my dog to he steady, I raise my hand and shakeit. This is one of the easiest signs learned by a dog, and once Jearned never forgotten. If I want my dog to hunt certain ground, I motion him there. This power of motioning a dog when you want him is almost indespensa- ble in working dogs in braces, and is one part of afield educa- tion that no dog should ever be without ; and it is remarkable how quick a well-trained dog catches any sign from his break- er when once trained to obey them. I once knew a pointer who was so well trained in this respect that when his breaker would get down and crawl up to game the dog would crawl along on the ground, and when his breaker would get up he would do likewise. If crossing a fence a single motion of the hand would stop him there. Most good breakers of the pres- ent day train theit hounds {o drop to shot, and with the yast majority of men who handle dogs this is undoubtedly the best. 1 far prefer having a dog trained to stand ‘firm as rock of castle roof,” no matter if a bird is fluttering within three feet, of his nose, ‘This, if properly learned, is the crowning part of a dog’s education, and the noblest part of his field performance, I once owned a dog whose education in this respect was perfect, and many, many times have I seen him work down a coyey with a precision that was not excelled by any human being, and at a motion from the hand he wouldraise his head and trot straight to a point. I do not think I would advise novices to try to teach a dog to stand. It 1s the hardest lesson of a dog’s lite to learn to stand enall occasions, and his breaker must remem as cool and impassioned as an iceberg to keep his dog from falling from grace. Backing is one of the easiest portions of a dog’s education, and you might justly say natural, I never owned a well-bred dog from trained parents that would not back intuitively. Hence, in this you have only to teach your puppy to stick to first principles, Lora, New Albany, Miss., Nov., 1377. — MOUTHING BIRDS. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: Lm Roy, Nov. 19, 1877. Three of us were out shooting ruffed grouse on Saturday last. Our success lad been poor, and we drove to a small piece of woods where we hoped to find birds pl=nty. My dog, a setter, found several, but we allmissed them. Upon getting within ten feet of a large stump my dog came to # fine point, and’ a8 we were coming siowly up he suddenly Inade aspring behindthe stump, Hearing a fluttering I called yery sharply to him, and he appeared, bringing a grouse in his mouth, The bird made a great noise, and he was obliged to put it down three times before he gould put itinto my hand. The bird was perfectly sound and strong and would have iowa away immediately if it had been free. I never knew my dog to do anything like it before, and he did not attempt itagain. Possibly he thonght if none of us could shoot one he would catch one. Haye you ever known of a similar instance, and should I haye punished my dog forit? Asit was I paid no attention to him at all. Yours, OaTKA. [Jt is quite probable that the bird had been body shot by some other party shooting in tha vicinity, and had flown over into your neighborhood ; in which case the dog felt justified in retrieving a wounded bird. If a similar circumstance should occur again, we should incline to the opinion that the bird was a close-lier, and that the dog was to blame for run- ning in and standing on his point. A suitable punishment should then be given, especially if he is a young dog aud pliant in his disposition. We have occasionally seen ruffed grouse lie so close that it was necessary to kick them up out of their cover, This habit is more common with the grouse of the prairies ; but when snow is ou the ground the ruffed grouse burrow under it, so that they are completely hidden, and it is often impossible to get them up at all.—Ep. ] e FIELD TRAINING. Newark, N. J,, Nov. 29, 1877. Mr. Edtitov—in perusing the last jesue of the FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GuN my attention was attracted to your complimentary refer- ence to Mr. Wanmaker, and his commendatory efforts at dog-breaking and training, bul more especially gt the point made under the following remark: * As far as we know Mr. Wanmaker is the only dog-breaker in the country who takes his pupils in o game countries for practical instruction and a yaried course of study.” Feeling assured that your intentions are to encourage all such efforts, and that the same remain- ing unnoticed may do injustice fo others of this class of gentry, I deem it desirab e to say that Mr. T, D. Gladstone, of Boonton, N J., known as the successful breaker of guu-shy dogs, has for # number of years past adopted this same method of taking his dogs into game countries for more fhorongh antl complete instruction, and frequently at very eonsiderable expense, Harly in (he fall of 1874 he took all of the dogs under his charge (one of my Own among the number) to Iowa, remaining there, as is his cus- tom in such places, as long as the season will permit of shooting. In the fall of-775 he took his dogs to Delaware and Maryland. In 18%6 he went to Virginia with fourteen dogs, remaining there uotil spring. At the present moment this same gentleman is in Illinois with oply fou dogs, one each of Messrs. Charles and Jermain, of Albany, and the red Trish setter Guy, by Rufus,the property of the Westminster Kennel Club, and a dog of the writer, intending to remain until the season closes for shooting. You will observe, therefore, that Mr. G, is another exception to the general rule, and also worthy of similar commendation for the efforts put forth to produce results so desirable to the sporting com- munity, Yours, etc., JERSEY. [ Mr. Demarest will please accept our thanks for the informa- tion given, which.we publish with pleasure.—Ep. I’. & §, | . te Pose IN POrmTING.—Hiitor Horest and Strean—Permit me to inquire if there are avy ‘‘righi-handed" dogs? Does a dog ever raise his Hight foo} whey he stands ona point? If not, why not? CuRAGOA, ‘to her home. - HYDROPHOBIA. e =< E mention it with regret, since mental epidemics may be catching, thatin England the slarm in regard fo hydrophobia is on the increase. Hiyen that greatest of all journals, the London 7%mes, has devoted a lengthy editorial to this subject. The endeayor is made to assimilate, at least in the effects, the local disorders caused by hydrophobia, with tetanus. The Times has little or no faith in cautery. The Times lays great stress on # method of treatment depending on the use of curare, and cites acase of positive hydropho- bia cured by Dr, Offenburg, at Munster, in Westphalia, by this new agent. It is proper to notice that curareis a terrible drug to handle, being one of the most violent poisons known. The article inthe Times concludes as follows: “It seems in- cumbent upon medical men, to whom the opportunity is af- forded, to make a fair trial of a plan of treatment which rests upon 4, rational and scientific basis, and which has, so far as this single case is concerned, already been justified by suc- cess.” As'to curare, it has the property of taking away mus- cular action, and the supposition is that it is this muscular movement, these spasms, often repeated, under which the un- fortunate succumbs. We think it our duty to give the account of the alleged cure in its fullest details—we would eyen like this most important matter to have the fullest publicity: The following account of the cure of a case of genuine hy— drophobia by the administration of curare or wourali (the In- dian arrow-poison) will no doubt interest your readers, as it shows that this disease may prove less fatal than has hitherto been believed. The use of curare has been recommended by both English and foreign physicians, but no published ac- count has hitherto appeared of its successful administration. The following is extracted from a treatise by Dr. Offenburg, who treated the case at Munster, in Westphalia. On the 23d of July, 1874, a peasant pirl, aged 24, was bitten on the foot by a rabid dog. Several dogs had been previously destroyed in the neighborhood, and a farmer had died of hydrophobia at the adjoining farm, The wound became gradually worse, and re- fused to heal, and she was therefore admitted on the 8th of October to the Franciscus Hospital. Favorable progress was made during the first week, but at8 P, w. on the 16th, the usual symptoms of hydrophobia suddenly appeared. Convulsive spasm of the throat and chest,contractions of the muscles, rest- lessness, mental terror, increased every minute, and were soon followed by antipathy to light and to water, the sight of which produced violent convulsions. Morphia and chloroform having been given without result, a subcutaneous injection of three centigrammes of curare was made at 10:45 P. m. in- to the arm, and during the next four and a half hours five more injections were made, the quantity varying from two to three centigrammes, After the second injection the spasms began to diminish, and to appear at longer intervals, and the terror and mental anxiety were succeeded by loquacious cheerful- ness. At 3:20 4. M. the first symptom of paralysis appeared, and on two occasions a spasm was followed by complete ces- sation of respiration, which was quickly restored by compres- sion of the abdomen. The spasms ec ?ntinued to diminish, while the paralysis of the muscles increased, and movement and speech became extremely difficult. But after 7:30 a. m. these symptoms became less intense, and the patient was able fo quench her thirst without pain or ill results. The improve- ment continued during the day, headache and great weakness being the most marked symptoms. On the 18th some slight return of spasm indticed the administration of three cenfi- grammes of curare as a measure of precaution, and after this the recovery was rapid and uninterrupted. On the 24th the patient ate some bread and milk, and enjoyed good sleep; on the 27th the headache finally disappeared ; and on the 3d of December, the wound haying completely healed, she returned When visited on the 19th, she merely com- plained of slight weakness and a dislike to very strong light, The above case seems to prove that curare must be employed in paralizing quantities to insure a good result. It seems probably that after inoculation with the poison of rabies a cer- tain organic substance is. developed, which rapidly produces its dreadful effects on the nervous system, and as rapidly dis- appears, cither by expulsion or by transformation, into inocu- ous substances. Curare arrests and paralizes for a time the action of the poison,,and during this period the expulsion or transformation alluded to is effected. Its use cannot be too strongly recommended; there is nothing to lose and every- thing to be gained, and in the above case at any rate it proved completely successful.” rs SUGGESTIONS AS TO CLASSIFICA- TIONS AT BENCH SHOWS. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM = Nw Yor«, Noy. 25, 1876. I beg to offer you certain suggestions in regard to classifications of dogs at bench shows, which may be worthy of consideration. My own opinion is that where classes are formed for imported dogs, thay should be open only to such animals as are imported, and that all dogs bred in America and whelped here should compete in. native classes, This will soon bring out the fact and dispose of the vexatiously dis- puted question as to whether the importation of setters is an improve- ment or the contrary, by bringing the produce of importers into direct competition with the natives. Of course a dog bred on the other side and imported in utero is an importation and should’ be so regarded. J never knw why Class 9 in the W, K. catalogue (black and tan, or black, white and tan Gordon setters, either native or imported) was made to differ so radically from 5 and 7 (Class 5—Imported Hnglish ~ setters or their progeny of the first generation. Class 7— Imported ted, or red and white setters, or their progeny of the first generation.) With a few sensible alterations the classification of that catalogue will be as good as can anywhere be found. YAR, [The suggestions made by our correspondent we tnink well worthy of attention, especially as they proceed from a gentle- man whose experience in regard to bench shows and field trials is second to none in the country. There is no reason why dogs bred in America, whose stock is imported, should not to-day compete with native classes, If a few years ago, a distinction might have heen made; at present, such differ- ences no longer exist.—EHp]; Pronxcet, RANGER AND Rourvus.—Mr. Geo. 8. Fowler, of For} Wayne, Indiana, has a Nellie-and-Ranger bitch, dropped 330 FOREST ‘AND STREAM. 4 eee SS ‘ last. June, which: is called Queen. Isabelle. The beautiful | creature combines. the stock of Ranger, Rufus and Plunket, and. we are informed that her litter is the only one ever dropped in. this country or any other which combines the blood of the thrés champions. He hopes to raise another litter from Nellie and Ranger soon. Besides those named, Mr, Fowler is the fortunate possessor of Frank, a native set- ter, and one of his pups, named Yankee, who had two quail killed. over him before he was one year old; also Sis, a pointer bitch, out of imported stock and Nellie, and 2 Tom- and-Rufus bitch. There are many other good dogs in Fort Wayne, but there are few besides the above-named which haye. pedigrees, though they are fine field performers. 9 —____3+— CURE FOR DISTEMPER. The following receipt, is considered by the correspondent who sends it to be never-failing, with only this comment, that it can certainly do no harm, which is a great deal more _ than we can say of many other empirical formule : HUNTINGDON, Tennessee, November 20th, 1872. In FOREST AND STREAM Of the 15th inst. a correspondent asks for a remedy for distemper in young dogs. Tbslieve that can give a surer and simpler remedy than any or al the remedies eyertried, I know whereof I speak by actual experience. Tt will not fail more than one time in ten, aud I have never known it to fail a single time, though I have heard of one or two failures in perhaps twenty-five cases, and I think them the fault of the doctor and not the medicine, All there is to do is to take a woolen string, half the size of one’s little finger and saturate well in epirits of turpentine, and tie it around the dog’Sneck. See that itis notrubbed off, and repeat two or three times if as many days, and the dog will be well. H. Game Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. Red Deer, Cariacus virginianue, Squirrels, red, black and gray, Quail, Optyz virginianus. Pinnated Grouse, Cupido Cupitonia Curlew, Numeniue arquaria, Sandpipers, Dringane, Moos Alcese, machlés. Elk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis. Hares, brown and gray. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopave. Woodcock, Philohela Minor. Ruffed grouse, Bonasa wmbelius, plover, Charadriine. Willets. , qodwit. ¢ Reed or Rice Birds, Dolichonys oriz- ails, Rallus virginianus. VOTUs, gpipe aud Bay Birds, Wild Duck. Gatiboo, Tarandus rangifer, “Bay birds” generally, including various species of plover, sand piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayocets éfc,, coming under the group Limacole or Shore Birds, MassaonusEerrs—Salem, Vou. 26.—Since last shot (at you) there have been some quail and partridges shot. A flock of geese went over Wenham Lake, Saturday «. mw. Some foxes are now found in this neighborhood, We have some as good hounds in Salem and vicinity as are usually seen. Our friend B—m_ has some fine ones, I shot 11 gray squirrels in 35 minutes last Friday A.M. near here, and our friend Scott, who loves to shoot a squirrel better than he loves to eat, has been laid up eversince on account of it. He says I always was airaid to tell where there was any game. I won the oys- ters on him, but he won’t come down. The trouble is thar's more on ‘em, and I may gefyanother ‘‘hack” at them. Mack Proctor and. son are doing well on the coots; his boy shot 2 canvas backs two weeks ago—something unusual. There is sport ahead for Thanksgiving, and I hope to take a hand and tell you sbout it some future time. TEAL. Conn— Winsted, ov. 23.—Woodcock have been numerous “through October, and the Jast one that I can hear of was shot last Saturday, Nov. 17. Quail are always scarce in this sec- tion, but I hear of m number of flocks about this season. Rutied grouse were quite plenty early in the season, but they are now getting scarce. The continual snaring is ruinous to our grouse. I have been shooting but a few times, and in company with a friend. Our bags haye run from 8 to 13, which we consider yery good for Connect icut shooting. OLIFioNn. Nuaw Jersry—Arlinyton, Nov. 20.—The boys are baying great fun shooting (at) dipper ducks on the Passaic River, Both boys and ducks enjoy the sport hugely, and so far no serious damage has been sustained by either party. PENNSYLVANIA—Olearjield, Nov. 21.—Small parties are out on hunting excursions to the mountains. Virainia—lVorfolk, Nov. 17th-—Weather yery warm ; have had only three heavy white frosts, and they have not yet killed off the weeds. (Juail abundant, but they keep very close to the woods, and a good bag is hard to get. Some wild iurkies in market to-day. Ducks coming in freely from Curri- tuck. Wednesday there were several loads of canvas backs. Some deer and two small black bears from Dismal Swamp brought in this week. us Viremia—Teyman’s Store, Spottsylvania, Nov. 23.—Quail and turkeys are abundant throughout this section. 7 } . M,C. Fort Defiance, Now, 25.—E. 8. Wanmaker and party have gone to the mountains in Augusta on a deer hunt. Turkeys are very abundant there. There are plenty of quail in the vicinity. VrIoror. Alexandria, Nov. 26.—Ducks, geese, snipe and other birds plenty. From the abundance of venison in market should infer good ‘deer shooting in the vicinity. Onto—Sandusky, Nov. 20.—Quail shooting is good near here, and parties of five and ten bring in good bags. Had fine sport last week in the next county. Bagged 10 par- tridges, 8 rabbits, and 5 woodeock. One woodeock weighed 8 ounces. They are scarce; partridges plenty; ducks not very plenty, as it is too fine weather and still water; very few geese as yet; snipe about all gone South. ' There were Dever so many hunters about here as this fall. SAM, Ox10—Cineinnati, Nov. 19.— Farms hereabouts are nearly all posted, and the farmers are enforcing the trespass laws. The case of two well known gentlemen sportsmen of this city soon to come to trial will, be made a test case. Shooting: is good about Boone and Alexandria, Ky. Wi. MicnicAn—Detroit, Noo. 24.—Please find the following ; L. H. Smith, of Strathroy, Ont., passed through this city on the 21st inst., on his way home from the Tennessee field trials. He paid us a4 short yisit, M. K. Cristy and W. J. Mason, of this city, returned, Nov, 22d, from a ten days’ quail shoot in Ohio ; they had fine sport, bringing home $87 quail. Hugh Dyar returned from the same place on the 20th instant with 184, being his bag after a three days’ shoot, .A. J. Rogers and George H. Peak Yaturngd from the same vicinity on the i7th inst,, from a four days’ shoot ; they made a fine bag, viz., 178 quail and 22 partridge. On the 2ist inst., Messrs. Wit- mer, Pool and Pierce, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., arrived in this city from‘St, Clair Plats, after a week’s shoot, with 528 ducks. The same party, which was increased by the addition of our jolly sport, Ed. Gillman, left the next evening for a week’s shooting in the yicinity of Glencoe, Ontario: Rep Rurts, Kalamazoo, Nov. 23.—George Foegel, an unmarried man, about twenty-five years of age, accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting to-day. A companion reached the gun to him across a brook, muzzle first. He caught it by the bar- rel, and the stock dropped against a log upon which he was standing. As he drew thé gun up to him the trigger caught upon a knot, and. discharged the weapon, shooting him through the heart and killing him instantly. KAnsas— Girard, Nov, 19,—Last Monday, the 12th, myself, Dr. McKay, Hiram Adsil and Asa Beam started out for a hunt. Took tent, cooking utensils and team, and were gone four days. Had asplendid time, but didnot get much game on account of travelling around so much. First day—28 quail, 1 jack rabbit, 1 cotton tail, 5 chickens, 2 ducks; second day— 18 quail, 3 ducks; third day—i9 quail, 5 rabbits, 1 chicken, 1 squirrel; fourth day—27 quail, 5 chickens, 8 rabbits, 1 duck. ey were all killed while we were travelling along the roads, G. 0, Towa, Pomeroy, Nov, 21.—Season drawing to a close, and shooting almost over. Bad weather for the past four weeks has made shooting anything but desirable, although the few having courage to get out have made immense bags of ducks, geese, cranes, &e. One party that stopped at Manson for a week with four guns took in a wagon load of game at the close of their stay. In fact, they had such an immense lot that was considered a task too large to count them, so they took them home without any official count, and an immense stock of game it was too; said to have been the largest amount of game eyer seen at one time in the town of Mason. Game reported at Twin Lekes, five miles south,.and good bags can be made there until winter. That is the place the game is last to leave here, as the lakes are Jast to freeze up. Deer killed in considerable numbers this fall. One party killed three one day about thirty miles north of the railroad; but they are often killed within fiye miles of town. ‘Ase Dacoran,” 8 DUCKING ON ST. CLAIR FLATS.» CHICAGO, Noy, 17, 1877, EDITOR FoREST AND STREAM AND Rop AND Gun; ' By invitation from my friend H, C. Waller, of this city, I made a trip to the St. Clair Flats last month to get some duck shooting and bags fishing. He, together with H. H. Hawkins and W. C. Colburn, of De- troit, and Capt. W. H. Mott, of St. Clair Flats, own 2 scow-schooner called the “‘Hunter’s Favorite,” used by them and their friends for shooting and fishing excursions. She is forty-four feet long, twelve ieet beam and fitted up in splendid style for the purpose she Is intended for, the cabin running nearly her whole length, except room for the culinary department off atoneend. They had two expert sallors and guides—Alsaint Fortan, a Frenchman, and Stephen A. Warner, both of Algonac, St. Clair Co., Michigan, Better guides cannot be found in any country. The young man Willie Gregory also was always On hand with all the good things the inner man required when we returned at even- ing. Weneyer had to wait forhim. The ducks and fish were always done to a turn. ; The beauty of duck shooting on the Flats is that you get mostly large ducks, canyas-back red-head and mallard, of which there are millions. Some days when I heard them rise in Baltimore Bay the sound waa like distant thunder J never saw more ducks at any place in my life, or a Inore extended place for them ; it being some thirty miles long by from Six to eight miles wide. There were plenty of shootergthere. Some eight or ten at the St. Clair Shooting and Fishing Club House, twenty- eight at one time at the North Channel Club House and as many or more on the Canadian side, besides those at Clinton Riyer and at the Mount Clemens Club House. Many thanks to Bdger Weeks, Vice-President of the Mt. Clemens Club, for the kind inyitation to me to visit their club before leaving the Flats, Onlyin very rough weather is the shooting Superb, ‘Then they are killed by the hundreds. As the guides would say, “‘ [ft it would only whoope her up from the northwest then we would show you duck shooting to your heart’s content.” It was not our for- tune to get such a@ day while on the Flats. But nevertheless we had some fine shooting. Mr, EH, C. Wallerand Abner Price, of Chicago killed 116in a halfa day, andI got 48 at another time in a half day, of which forty-two were red-heads, Hawkins and myself being indisposcd on the day of Waller and Price’s best day. Speaking of fishing, J do not think there is any place like the Flats for bass, especially in October. Hawkins and myself caught 72 bass ina half day, none weighing less than? pounds and many 4 pounds. I never saw such a fine lot of bass in my life. We kept them alive in our fish car until we returned to the 8t. Clair Club House for our friends Waller and Price who joined us a few days later. Then they, with Capt. Mott, put In a part ofa day for bass and caught 64 very fine ones, the day being ® cool raw one, with a north wind which one would cal, anything but a good one for fishing. We sailed oyer to the North Chan_ nel Club House and there met Wm. M. Murray, of Niagara Falls and two friends who had been out perch fishing for three hours. I saw the result of their lahors counted out of their boat, which was"401 perch, Inany of which would weigh a pound each or over. I was told by a gentleman at the St, Clair Club House, who was one ofa party of twelve—six on a side, that fished for the suppers a few years ago on the Flats—that they twelve caught oyer 1,500 pounds of bass in one day. And it was nota No,1 day forbass either. How is that for high? One of our guides told me he had caught bass there weighing 7i¢ pounds. A gentlemnn from Indianapolis caught twenty there this summer in two hours weighing seventy-five pounds. So much for the fishing on the Flats, and I know I have not told the half of it. As toour friend H. H. Hawkins, all who know him know he Ix a good shot. When the Detrolt Gun Club shot the Chicago Gun Ciub at Dex- ter Park, Chicago, Iil,, he shot with the Chicago Gun Club and did most nobly, killing twenty-four birds out of twenty-five ; missed his last bird. Only two members of either club beating.his score on that day, ten men to each club. If wason board the ‘Hunter's Favorite” (and rightly named she is) fortwo weeks. Part of she time there were only two of ns, and one week four of us, The result of the expedition is as follows; 507 ducks, mostly red-head and oanyas-baoks ; 150 snipe, 175 basa aud 6 breaking an oar aud haying to go for auother. pickerel, Inever enjoyed myself better in my life,thanks to the owners of the ‘ Favorite” and to Mr, Gregory, the Superintendsut of tho St, Clair Wunting and Fishing Club Heuse; alsoto my guide, Stephen A, Warner—I want no better. The next week after'l leftthe Mats I under- Stand Capt, W. H. Mott killed in one day 75 red-head duck from his pier, which he bagged, and12 which he didn’t, on account of his ret riever This is no unusual feat for him, as he lives on the ground, or pier asT should Say, and takes the advantage of the weather and ducks, And he does wll this with one hand, the left one at that, having had the right one shot off by a care less shooter some few year's ago in the same boat with him . 8.1, TURRILL. oe —_____ THE MUSIC OF THE HOUNDS. EpiTor Forest AND STREAM: “You, Wrangler, what are you doing?” “rather, you hat better_ comeé out here to Wrangler, he’s awaking up old Blue and Brave, licking thelr months and kissing them, and the last one of them will be gone before you get done tying those shoes.” “Mab’s gone, and they'll al be gone presently.” “What! ain’t done breakfast yet? I never SAW] such aman as father in my life. I couldn't eat a mouthful now to save Iny life.” “There, the last one of ’em is trying to tear his toe nails off ; I told you so—hoop star,” The above is a genuine sample of a running fire of words kept up upon the head of the writer by two young Virginia gentlemen, aged eight and ten, whose mother had justinformed them that they were “not to try and foliow the hounds that morning, as it was too cold and frosty for them.” ‘Too manly to whimper and ery out their disappoint, ment, as children who are fed on sugat and candy would have done, their extra sicam escaped, and was allowed to escape, in the shape of a* sound berating of their father upon his tardiness in following the cager pack, It is not my design to describe a fox hunt; the person who can do justice to the subject with his pen has yet, I think, to be born, Albeit Thad that day as fine a run after as good an old bitch (**red”) for three hours and twenty-three minutes, and atthe end of that time despoiled her of as nice a brush as ever graceda saddle-horn. She, an old wench, Was one of those cut out and made just right to run. Butitis not of hunting I wish to write, although chock full of it; yet I can’t refrain from telling how old Brave ‘‘strack it off,” gallantly seconded by Biue and Wrangler, with all the old dogs and puppies well up. And who can describe Mab, glorious old Mab! who led the pack throngh the entire chase? How like a raw-hide string she was stretched out, linking to it with all her might, throwlog at eyery jump that beantifni bugle-note of her’s upon the frosty air, which should have put to shame, could he have heard it, the man at the Centennial who played upon the Freneh horn, or whatever it was. Mab’s music had nothing about it to disgast— ghe person who played upon the horn at the Centennial stopped ever and‘anon to stream from his instrument, with artistic grace, a gill or so of clear saliya. Fie upon us! shalla dog teach 1s manners and music? It is not, however, of hunting, as I have said, of which I wish to write but to say a word to the married /adiex (I remember a hint you once gave me, Mr. Editor, not to say women ; but, with all deference to you let me say I used it because I thought it, nowadays, more genteel) and urge them to take an interest In the sports of their sons, when they are able torun about, Let them point to thelr darlings the stream and rod, hound and horn, gun and field—so shall you fetch to man’s estate those who will be tender and true, those whose hodies shall be full of rich, red, Manly blood; those who haye never been taught tobe wicked, haying pure hearts, cool heads, clean hands; those who are every inch men. Ifupon the other hand boys are fed upon sweets, coddled by fires and flannels, allowed at all times to haye thelr own way, never taught to bear pain or restraint, the youngster yay escape, but my word for it, I know of no better receipt to manufacture # bar-room loafer, whose hectic cheek at twenty shall light op his degradation and shame, Res pectfully, Bikp SHOT, Near Twyman'a Store, Spottsylvania Co,, ¥a., Nov, 12, 1877, > t———__—. —— ee * Nup BuntLing” on 118s TRAVELS.—We append the follow- ing letter from Mr, Judson, who is on a winter's tour through the South. No doubt our readers will here frequently from him before spring comes around : , Gurrrssure, Pa,, Noy. 22, 1877. Epitor Forusr aND STREAM AND Rop Anp Gun: Here I am—at the Eagle Hotel, a true sportman’s home— on my way to the sunny South, with a pair of fine Hamble- tonians to draw me, and all my sporting tackle along. My trip through Bouthern New York, New Jersey—the western part thereof and to this place in Pennsylvania was rapid and merely prozpectlve. Pheasants and quail were frequently on the hotel tables, and I met many sportsmen—some of them your subscribers and had more fine hunting dogs than I ever aaw before in a trip of the same length. Breech-loaders, sporting chroniclers like yourselves and game laws are making aport a noble recreation, and mere “pot-hunting * has gone, or is fast going to the wall. Jam now heading for the hunting grounds of Virginia, and in my next communication hope to enlighten your readers on the country as I find it. The weather down this way is as bland as a Chinaman’s face. I shall look it over more carefully in the ‘*tront season ” next spring, as I drive North, for thisisan “all the winter” trip forme. But if I get time before next week I'll give you a sketch of a bear hunt I had in the Dismal Swamp when I was in the United States service in 1862. Tfind ‘‘ Haliock’s Gazetteer” a sure and reliable guide and the very best book of its kind that a eyer saw. I say this in all candor and not as a‘puft. I would not be without the book on a trip of this kind, and every sportsman in the land should be the owner of it. H. G. Geyer, of Gettysburg, is a true sportsman. He owns two finely-bred and well-broken American setters and a Blue Belton Gyp. His game for this season over these dogs has been 160 quail, 70 woodcock, and 13 ruffed grouse, besides some snipe and wild turkies which he didn’t keep count of. He takes your paper and enjoys its contents, he says, hugely. Long may he wave—a hater of pot-hunting and a true loyer of genuine sport. : . - To-morrow I leave here for a point described in the ‘Gazetteer,’ Jeffersonton, Va., from whence you shall hear from mie, Yours truly, ‘Np Buntuine.” Te PIGEON MATCHES, Chicago, Now. 20.—Pigeon match between Green Smith and Thomas Stagg. Tame pigeons; 100 birdseach, English rules; a0 yards rise. The birds were good flyers and had the wind: Greene Smith—11111 01110 16100 111190 11110 10710 01211 01101 11011 101112 00111 11011 11111 00110 11111 00111 211102 11161 16011 01011—%3, ft, Thomps Stagg—01001 1111170111 6111911111 liitl ol °F 11061 11011 114111 00111 10114 eee 17100 10111 611072 1)O0TO N1111 01127 01101—71, FOREST AND ‘STREAM. 381 —- Bea and River Hishing. FISH IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. ; She Black Bass, Meropterus salmoides; Weakfish, Cynoscion vegatis, M. nighicans, Bluefish, Pomatomua seltatrt, Mascalonge, Hoa nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybium macula- Pike or Pickerel, Zeon Lucius, twins Yellow Perch, Perow flavescens, Cero, Cybinm regale. ‘Bea Bass, Scivenops ocellatus, Bonito, Sarda pelamys, Striped Bass, Rocews linneatus, Kingtish, Menticirrus nebulosus, White Perch, Morone americana, ' Fish iv Marxkgr.—Fish is scarce, but the prices aer not high. Poultry aud game are cheap, and the demand for fish } therefore is slight, Our quotations for the week are :—Bass, 20 to 25 cents ; smelts, 24 cents; bluefish, 15 cents; salmon frozen, 85 cents; mackerel, 15 to 25 cents; white perch, 15 cents; Spanish mackerel, 35 cents; green turtle, 18 cents; terrapin, $10 to $86 per dozen; frost fish, 8 cents; halibut, 18 cents; haddock, 8 cents; kingfish, 25 cents; codfish, 10 eents; pollock, 6 cents; blackfish, 15 cents; flounders, 12 gents; eels, 18 cents; sea bass, 20 cents; lobsters, 10 to 12 cents; sheepshead, 25 cents ; English turbot, 40 cents ; ‘scol- Tops, $1 per gallon; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per hundred ; whitefish, 124} cents; salmon trout, 18 cents; pickerel, 15 cents ; sunfish, 10 cents. yellow perch, 10 cents; plain bass, 15 cents; hatd crabs, $2 per hundred. -Morr SxAp,—On last Thursday, November 22, three shad males) were caucht off West Hampton, L. t. We recorded he week before last the catching of a fine female shad. ABUNDANCE oF Cop.—The last week has been a remarka- ble one for the quantity of cod caught off the Jersey coast and Long Island. The presence of the cod is due to the abundance of squid. Usually squid in our vicinity are rare, bat this fall they have been found in great numbers. How tue isu are CAucut.—We have been asked to tell the methods used in capturing fish exposed in our markets, of which we give the weekly prices. We may state that, with but few exceptions, all the fish brought for market are netted. Of course some few are caught by lines, as the cod and halibut, but even the former are now being netted. Catching fish with a hook for market is too slow a process. Tn looking over backs files of the paper, the methods of catch- ing all known fish haye been detailed. Bass are mostly eaught in nets, few by lines; so are smelts, blue fish, salmon, “mackerel, shad, perch, end turtle. Halibut are caught with lines. Oodfish are mostly caught by lines, but lately with nets, Some of those which were last week in market haying been caught in nets off New Jersey. In Norway cod are netted sometimes, and even in the waters which border on the Canadian provinces. Pollock are caught with aline, as are haddock. Herring are netled; lobsters are caught in a pot; sheepshead are almost always caught with a line, though some are netted; soft clams are dug for; terrapins are netted, and so are crabs; whitefish are netted. We use sometimes the expression of ‘‘ Count” to terrapins. A. count is only the title of nobility to a terrapin that will measure six inches, , Movements or Tae Fisnine Fuser.—The number of fish- ing arrivals reported at this port the past week has been 34, viz., 8 from the Banks, 16 from Georges, 2 from the Bay of St. Lawrence, and 8 rrom Shore mackereling fleet. ‘The receipts have been 60,000 lbs. bank codfish, 320,000 Ibs. Georges codfish, 60,000 lbs. halibut, 370 bbls. Bay mackerel, and 140 bbls, Shore mackerel. The mackerel season is sub- stantially closed, with a small stock in the market and firm prices. Georges and Bank Codfish are in small stock, and prices are well maintained. Lone Isnanp Trrrapiys.—lt is only of late that the ex- eellence of the Long Island terrapins has been determined. Those familiar with the many varieties of terrapins to-day give a decided preference to the terrapin coming from our immediate vicinity, to those found on the Chesapeake, Pos- sibly the reason why the Long Island terrapin was not appre- ciated was that they came to market in small quantities. Lately, however, their-excellence having been determined, greater efforts have been made to find them, and they are in constant demand, ‘This terrapin’ is found in Large Harbor from about the ist of May to the close of August, They are mostly caught in fykes, with hedging of thirty feet wing, Smithtown, Stratford River, are also good places for terrapin, Some few are caught at Rosjin and Glen Coye, About twenty terrapin at a catch is thought a very fine take. Such terrapin as are caught in the summerare placed in astaked crawl, to be sold in the winter. While preparing for the market the terrapins are fed on fiddlers, sometimes with Indian meal.: Mostly these terrapins are of good size, and would class with what are called ** counts,” a count being a terrapin six inches or over. This season some 800 have been caught, which is a larger quantity than in any former years. In price they com- mand even a higher price than the Maryland terrapins, We only give these facts, because in an article in alate number of Scribner's Magazine on terrapins, the existence of the Long Island terrapin was ignored, Bass Fores ror Use 1x Frormpa WaAtErs.—We are in- debted to Wakeman Molberton, of the Sportsmen’s Emporium, 102 Nassau street, for some fine patterns of bass flies intended for use in Florida waters and those of other Southern States, The specimens before us have been proved killing flies, The fly fishing there last season was very fine, as there are a num- ber of fish besides the bass that take the fly and give great sport. Gentlemen intending to visit Florida will do well ta inspect Mr. Holberton’s stock. ——————— TIMES AND SEASONS FOR FISHING. r PUTNAM, Conn., Noy, 19, 1877, EDITOR FoREsT AND STREAM: T have entertamed the idea of your correspondent “Splasher ” for ‘gome time, and have talked it oyer with my brethren of the rod for a good while. I would suggest that there be added to the conditions he Mentions as requisite to success in catching black bass, the locality, as this has probably as much to do with regard to kinds of balt as nearly, all elee. Take for instance the mode of fishing for them as practiced on the L land-locke(l Jakes and ponds of Florida, The angler sita in the bow of the boat furhished with a stiff pole, to which iy attached a spoon gear with about tyo feet of live; he ‘swish-syashes” the spoon back ond forth six or ejgnt feet on the surface of the water, and instead of scaring every fish in the pond actually catches many black bass. Noonein this locality (Mastern Coniecticut), has tomy knowledge taken &@ bass with a spoon, but the following kinds of bait haye been used, viz., grasshoppers, crickets, small frogs, hellgramites, slinera, angle worms and shrimps, The best. success, 80 far as I can learn by my oWn and others experience, have been with crickets, alfhough more or less have been caught wilh each of the above mentioned baits, I have noticed that ai times when the best success ishad with bass? the stomachs of the fish are almost invariably well filled, which leads me to advance the theory that fishes of prey are nof unlike beasts and birds of prey, Masmuch as when they do feed they gorge themselvi s, and then ‘lay off” to digest their food, during which time they are not 80 liable to bite, J have noticed the same with regard to trout and pickerel, : ' O'VERICUS, aad M rum or Vancouver's IsnAnp.—The natives have a pegu- liar mode of catching a small fish which resembles a herring, but is inferior to it in size. Taking a lath-like stick of tongh wood, the edge of the end not handled being armed for seve- ral feet with thin iron spikes, they proceed slowly in search of their prey, using their implement like a paddle, and dart- ing it rapidly through the fiany droyes. By this maneuver a dozer or two are frequently impaled at a stroke, and adroit- ly transferred to the canoe to be used 98 bait, Herrmg and herring-spawn are largely eaten, both fresh and dried, the spawn being obtained by placing fir branehes in the quiet bays which the herrings frequent, As soon as the branches are covered, the spawn is collected and dried in the sun. Halibut and rock cod are also caught in these waters. Among shellfish may be mentioned a poor apology for the oyster, which seldom attains a diameter excceding aninch, Its near neighbor, the clam, atones for this deficiency, and is frequent- ly got upward of a pound in weight. Very dear to the heart of Siwash is this mud-loying crustacean, which plays an ac- tive part in rustic repasts. The bivalve is often smoked, dried and put on long skewers; and together with dried salmon, forms an unfailing adjunct to the Indian cuisine. Besides the oyster and clam, the mussel, razorfish, cockle, anda few others are found on these coasts.—J. Mortimer Murphy in Chambers Journat. auswers ta (Porrespondents, No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications, f=" A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head o. this column. : J. H, W., Rosedale, Kansas,—Probably you feed too much meat for 80 young a dog, A. B. Y., Vinal Haven.—Do you know of a gunmaker in Lortidon named M—-? Ans. We do not. C. W., New York.—Did Gildersleeve and ‘Bodine shoot in the Inter- national match of 1sTé6? Ans. They did. d. M, D., (rwin Station, Pa.—You should not hunt your dog when he islame. Give him rest and a warm, dry bed. F, 0. B., Houston.—Where can I get Col. Hutchinson’s work on breaking dogs, and price? Ans. Wecansuppiy it. Price $3, H. J. J,, New York.—Have a B—— gun? pounds12 gauge. Please give me properload. Ams, 33g drs. powder aud | to 17 o” suct, -SAM.—We have never heard of so large a catfish being canght with a line as that recently mentioned by the Paducah (Ky.) News, which weighed 111 pounds. J. A. D., Boston,—In your last issue you advised me to keep my dog chained at night and loose by day, will this affect him in regard to watching? Ans, It willmake him a better and more intelligeut watch- dog. Anon, Phila.—In your paper of Novy. 8th you say Bogardus will shoot 5,000 balls in 5,000 minutes, or in 8 hours and 20 minutes. You should Bay 500 minutes, 5,000 minutes would be 83 hours, would itnot? Ans, you are right. J. E. P., Buitalo, N. ¥.—What willremove warts from my red Irish’s fore less? Hehasg one oneachieg. Ana. Caustic potash is the best application. Moisten the wart and then apply a little of the potash, or use chromic acid, 10 grains, and distilled water, 10 to 20 grains, TANTRAMAR, St. John, N. B.—Who publishes lithographs of snipe and woodcock in New York? ‘They are companion pictares, and what isthe price? Ans. Robt. 8. Newell, Buffalo, N, Y.; price, $5. Very excellent pictures for studio, library and dining-room. F. W. K.—The Fish Commissioners of your State are J. R. Shotwell, of Rahway, aud G, A, Anderson, of V'renton. Better address the latter in regard to stocking your ponds, Trout might thrive in the large clear } pond, and bass certainly would. The small muddy ones are fit only for gold fish, which you can buy from the dealera. CHOKE BORE, New York.—1. Can buckshot be fired from a moderately choke-bored gun withont injuring the barrels? 2.Is there any Ameri- can powder made that.is as clean as Curtis & Haryey’s7?7 3. What do you know of the Dittmar powder? Ams. 1. Yes. 2. Yes, Hazzard, Electric and Laflin & Rand No, 7. 3. It is favorably regarded. = W. K., Cambridge, Mass.—Can you tell me.anything of the compara- tive merits of the ‘*Grave’sa Adirodack Boat” and the “ Rushton Por- table?” I think the chief difference, affer the model, is that Grayes m8¢s bass wood and Rushton cedar. Ans, Both boats are in our opinion equally meritorious, Rushton builds ofcedar, He makes a specialty of light boats, r ¥. A. 8., Macon, Mo.—!I have bought a W.and 0. Scott & Sons breech- loading shot-gun, 10 bore, 6 pounds, 80in barrel, The bore is the same size all the way except just at muzzle wich is contracted # little. Ts that considered as good a way to choke bore as to enlarge the bore just inside of the muzzle? and will itshoot as hard? Ans, Yes, the hardest shooting guns are choked in that way. WOODEN Normsc, lowa.—(‘an the Editor or some reader of Forusy AND §YREAM, who has had experience in this matter, give us some information in regard to thelr successin wintering quail shutup in some building to save them from being killed off by snow and cold. Tywould like to try to preserye some il Il knew howit wouldresult, Ans Foy full particulars see illustrated article in Vol. 3 No. 22. C. 8. 8,, Fairport, —Piease state in your next issne how I canrid my Setter pup of lice ? His neck fs fairly coyered. Ans, Anoint with mer- curial ointment, myzzling the dog so that he cannot lick the parts an- ointed, Wash off with warm water afterward. Or apply the pyreth- Tum roseum, or Persian insect powder, to be bought of druggists; or use soft soap with the addition of a few drops of liquefied thymol, 7,0, H,, Address Thompsen & Tagg, New Hope, Bucks Uo,, P, A. You do not comply with our rele by civing your address, else we could haye mailed you remedy on the day your mgquiry was received. BROOK TROUT, New York—Do.you thinkit would be praeticableto raise brook trout fiom the egg, somewhstaiter the principle iat Mr, Blackford, of Wulton Market, is raising young California salmon, in an aquarium? and couid yor tell me the price I Would have to pay for eggs? Ans. 118 quite practicable. You will see the hatching in suce ceagsiul operation at tha New York Aquarium #8 well as at Bluckford’a. Price per 1,000 about $8, X. Y., Arlington, N. J.—We are much troubled by caeual sportsmen who are often evidently gentlemen, killing our tatne squirrels whieh are very pretty to see running about the lawns, What romedy have we? Dosqnirreiadoany harm? Ans, Post your ground and arrest for trespass, or keepamanto wateh, Squirrels devour the young and evgs of birds, eat young fruit trees and do other damage. &« colonye squirrels will thin out your birds, if you have any, in @ stort time. B. 4B, F., Harrisburg.—Tha tips and edges of my little Gyp’« ears have hecomé inflamed and broken out In sorea fall of matter. She shakrea her head some, Js fed irom offal of fable (mostly moat), hag extra appetite, her eyes are clear, but her coatis dead, Will yon please give me remedy for her? Ans, Your dog probally bas “ crnker of the eat! Stop feeding meat. Keep the ears clean and give plauty of exercise, If this does not cure consult Hallock’s ''Gaxzsitecr’ fur further treat- ment. c L, R., Eroy, N, ¥.—L have a setter pup six weeks old, Sent the old dog away two weeks ago. Tam feeding hiin on milk and & few mashed potatoes occasionally. Hats well, bat has smjl sores; one on bis sida and one on the tip of the ear. Many advise me to cut off a plece of the tail. What kind of soap to uss in washing him? Ans. Lenve the tail alone. Should be careful aboub washing so younga pup. Give him acomfortable dry bed ahd he will Keep himself clean. . Juniper tar soapis about the best. H. ¥. W.M., Newark, N. J.—Will you please give the readers of your yaluable paper yeur opinion on the catararan or fying proa? Is ita success a8 & Small sail-boat, say about 26 fet inlength? Is it safe and handy in rough water, and howrigged? Ans, For fill description see our yachting columus. Fyrom our limitsd experience we were nut pre- pared for the assertion of Mr, Herreshoff that the catamaran ig as good on the wind as many other craft. With the wind free they are very fast. It is safer than ordinary boats, J. H. C., Boaton.—I want to find out what sizes, from largest buck te No, 1 shot, will make best tarzetsin my gun? 1. Willloading with one drachm powder and. ene layer shot give as good proportionate target ns regular charge? 2. What would be best distance foshootat? 3. Com- mencing with largest buck to whatsize shot would you chamber in muzzle ofgun?t Ans, These are difficult questions toanswer. Send ns fhe gauge of your gun and wo will answer intelligently. Forty yards is the regulation distance for patterns, O, H. d., Warhington, D. C.—Please inform me where! could pur- chase a wild ijurkey ¢all? Ans, Make one yourself. Make a littie box of Spanish cedar 214 inches long, & to 74 deep and 1 Inch wide. Cut a piece of smooth slate that will lis nicely in the bottom of the box ; haye the top smooth and eyen. Make the box without glas, put it together with brass pins. To operate this hold the slate between the thumb and middle finger of the right hund while the callis held by the thumb and middle finger of the left. See Hallock’s “ Gazettser.” 8. G. BR, Rochester.—1. Do you preferan English to an American gun? 2. Is Caribrough’s,an English gui, considered reliable? 32. About how many shells should I taketo the North Woods, staying » mionth, 4, Is it Cheapey to use brass or papershells, 5. What kind of gZioves are best to hunt with? Anz@1. We p. efer some English guns to some American guns. 2, Asreliable as any gun made. 3. It would be dificult to tell; say 200, 4. Brass. 5. Regular sportsman’s mitten with one finger and thumb clear. Theyrare new in the market, and the best of anything we have seen. You can buy them of Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, 19 Maiden Lane, t M. I. C., Morris, IiJs.—Please answer where J. D. Caton’s book on Antelope and Deer of America can be got and price? also. in scoring line shuts at Creedmoor is the centre or cirou*\ferecce of tha ball scored to the highest number? also, how many vrais is called an ounce of shot? Ans, 1, Can be bought of Wil»y .& Son», 15 Astor Place, New York. 2% The cireumferenco of the ball counts. 8, You will Gna the mén scarce who know. Duocxist, Cleveland, O.—Where can we purch2s? or obtain roots or seeds of wild celery, and mode of Dlantitig or propayation? Ans. Wilda Celery, Eel Grass and Tape Grass ars diiferentnames [.rthe Vallisne~ ria spiralis, arather common water plant wh ch is most easily propa- gated by divisions of the root-stock. If plinted in the mud in shallow water, it would soon be at home and sp:ead amazingly. It is a stemless plant with bright green, ribbon-like linear leay:s, and grows entirely un- der water. It is one of the most eingniar sud interesiing ¢f plaute, the fertile flowers rising to the surface of the water ou thir, ad forin scapes twoto four feet long according to the d4;-th cf water; while the Stami- nate clusters being confined to the bottom by the slortnese of thelr scapes, the flower buds themselves break away end floating on the sure face of the water fertilize the flowers, witch then coil up spirally, drawing thewruit under watertoripen. Itis an excellent piant to vse under the microscope to show the cieulatisn of the exp, and is mnek used a8 an aquarium plant, and s 1d at from ilye to ten cents each ; but doubtless Inany of our Maryiand subscribers would gladiysend you enough to make a small plantation for a start. J.¢. HY, New York.—i, My gun, T3¢ pounds, scatters shot very much Haye been using Hly’s best green shells, 8 dras, powder, 2 pink edge wads on powder, 1 oz. shot and thin wad on top of shot. Can you sug- gest a better way of loading? 2%. How does Joseph Dexter rank among London gun makera? Ans. We do notadvise the re-boring of breeches loading guns, owing tothe better class of Hnglish makers targeting their guns before leaying the factory. If such a gun shonid fall to shoot if may be attributed tothe fault of the man behind the gun, From your inquiry it is very evident that you are not using the proper charge. ‘I'o insure good shooting you should experiment with the gun until you find the charge of powder and shot required to do the exsen- tion you wish to: do—either for birds, ducks or geese, The first object in view should be penetratiqn, which is ascertained by increasing the powder: second, the quattity and size of shot. Because your friend uses $ dras, of powder, and 1 oz. No. 8 shot, proves no reason why your gun should tareet well with same charge. Your gnn my do better ex- ecution with less powder and No. 9 shot, which would be au advantage, owing to the greater number of pellets. The scattering of the shot de pends upon the distance the gun has been fired. The best guest) atare mads are only warranted at 40 yards—that is at 40 yards the shot shoud be so evenly distributed from the centre of a 30 inch targ@ct, that i would be slmostimpossibie for a bird to pass through without heing hit. Guns ere known to kill at & much greater distance if held upon the object. The sportsman should bear in mind that it is the powder that does the killing and not the shot. We lope that our correspond. ent may succeed in finding the proper charge—for his Joseph Dexter i well made gun, FOREST AND STREAM. 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To all our kind friends we wish hap- piness and good cheer on this occasion. But above all, charity. And those who, with gleeful hearts, visit once more the homes of their childhood, and around the ruddy hearth grasp again the hands of fathers and mothers, let them re- member those who have no homes, and, by good words and actions, give to such not so blessed a tithe of what they have. Then will Thanksgiving not only be remembered for the com_ forts the body may receive, but the heart be rejoiced, for the consciousness of having performed some slight act of. true grace ‘delighteth forever.” ——— So : A Drviped JupemMENrT on THE FisHERy Questrion.—The question of the differences between the Commissiduers rep- resenting the interests of the United States and the Dominion, on the fishery question, has resulted, in the opinion of two of the jndges, that the United States are to pay $5,500,000. The arbitrators were Sir A. T. Galt for Canada, Judge Kel- logg for the United States, with M. Delfosse, the Belgian Minister at Washington, as President. The decision was not unanimous, Judge Kelloge dissenting. As it is with this judgment, if it be carried out, it will not give much satisfac- ion te either party. The Canadians are said to have been ooking for ten millions of dollars,while the United States thought a few hundred thousands would do. Recalling the subject to our readers, they may remember that General Grant, in 1870, called attention to‘the fact of certain un- friendly proceedings of the Canadian authorities. The great difficulty ina discussion of this character, we suppose, was to get at anything like the quantity or direct value of the fish caught, or to makea balance between a debit and credit account. We have been waiting for sometime to have this judgment which grew out of the High Joint Commission, If we re- member rightly, it was understood that an unanimous decision of the arbitrators would be necessary in order to be binding. OUR CENTENNIAL AWARD. Yeas Space was allotted to the army of exhibitors at the great Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, we applied for and secured an area of 1,200 superficial feet, where in we proposed to display all the apparatus and paraphenalia in use by sportsmen and professional fishermen and hunters, including guns, ammunition, nets, boats, clothing, fishing tackle, etc. When we had already made great: progress in the collection of the materials, one of our friends alone, Mr. John A. Nichols, of Syracuse, having contributed about $5,000 in value, we were iuduced to unite our efforts wlth those of the Smithsonian Institution, and to merge our small collection into their larger one, the Institution at Washington haying already on hand within its walls a vast quantity of material applicable to it, and greater facilities than ours for adding to and making the collection complete. Of course any direct credit or eclat that’ Forest anp STREAM a8 an individual ex hibitor, could secure was lost to it forthe time being. So also, as to the efforts of Prof. Baird and others, who were foremost in the enterprise. The exhibit appeared simply as a Government exhibit, a great portion of which it was under- stood was to be permanent at the Smithsonian buildings in Washington, after the Centennial affair was over, Visitors will undoubtedly recallit to mind, occupying as it did one entire angle of the great building. Besides our indoor collection, we had erected a complete Hunter’s Camp upon a picturesque spot on the grounds which was kindly allotted to us by the Centennial Commission, in which other devices and appliances of the old time hunter were more practically shown. This old log cabin attracted a great deal of attention, and thousands of namesof visitors were placed upon its register. It was subsequently donated to the Fairmount Park by the proprieters of Forrsr anp Stream, and became one of the fixtures of the park, Well, we were about fo say—that although our unique and acceptable contributors received no official recognition at the time of exhibition, they have nevertheless not been forgotten and we have now received not only a diploma from the Com- mission, but a bronze medal as awards for our efforts. We are proud of these and shall carefully cherish them as souyen- izs of the occasion. Below we append a faithful transcript ofthe medal, and a copy of the inscription of the diploma: Heyry Warrzrson.—aA large audience, comprising many of New York’s most prominent citizens and hiteratieurs, gathered in Chickermg Hall one evening last week to listen to a brilliant lecture by the well-known editor of the Louis- ville Courier-Journal. The speaker’s theme was the ‘*Comi- calities of Southern Life,” an able portrayal of Southern humor. Mr. Watterson found also opportunity for many serious and thoughtful words of deeper import. Bes 6 ee PrRsoNAL.—WsE have received a visit from Edward Hod- der, Esq., a gentleman well kngwn for his prowess with the rod and gun. Mr. Hodder. whois now returning to his home in Ireland, is familiar with the game of our country, having spent several-years in the Territories, Mr. Hodder informs us of good sport on the St. Clair’s flats, haying in three weeks killed some 100 ducks, 200 quail, 85 partridges, beside wood-° cock and snipe. He reports the ducks in good quantity. In Ireland Mr. Hodder, in company with Mr. Sandford, of the | Cork. Constiiution, fish in the Blackwater, having leased a portion of this river. Though the salmon do not run as large in the Blackwater ¢s in the Shannon, the fich are very fine. Mr. Hodder has yery kindly promised to give us some accounts of his fishing and shooting in Ireland, which will doubtless be interesting to our readers. pe DEE BE oF Narurn’s Wear anp TEar.—We have the information that more of the Niagara rock fell last week, changing the shape of the Horseshoe Fall, to a right angle, so that the well-known symmetrical curve, with its brilliant emerald hues, which has furnished so many studies for the artist, no longer exists except on historical canvas. The rocks in the centre and sides have been crumbling away from year to year so rapidly that even within the memory of the present genera- tion the entire contour of the falls has been changed, especial- ly in the centre and on the Canadian side. Table Rock and the ledge on which the old tower stood are no more. The aetual recession of the cliff or ledge over which the great sheet of water falls amounts to several rods ; and it does not therefore require much geological research or mathematical figuring to determine at what remote period the emerald cur- tain which Goat Island now divides fell into Lake Ontario ins | one great unbroken sheet at the mouth of what is now the Niagara river. mel NTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. CERTIFICATE OF AWARD. FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, NEW YORK. Cotzzctiyz Exar. OF Htsure AND Honrme Tyetements. No. 12—-Group XXIII. UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, {u. B.] i} JOHN L. CAMPBELL, Secretary. A. F. GOSHORN, Director General. In accordance with the Act of Congress, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1876. JAS, R. HAWLEY, President. — _ For Tovnristr’s Recister.—We have received the following applications : . PHILADELPHIA. Gentlemen; A moineralogist proposes to go to Sanford, on Lake Monroe, Fla., about the middle of January, and would like to join a party of not moré than six to charter a boat for a sporting trip. Unexceptional references given and re- quired. SE SrepHen’s Parent Comprnation Ruin,—This is no gim- crack tool. Messrs. Stephens & Co. are known all over the country as manufacturers of the standard rules. This peculiar tool combines within itself a carpenters’ rule, a spirit level, square, plumb, bevel, indicator, brass scale, draughting scale, T square, protractor, right angle triangle, and with a straight edge it can be used as a parallel ruler. Riflemen will find this rule invaluable, as by its use elevations can be studied and absolutely noted. A great many of our leading riflemen use this rule with its spirit level in studying the capabilities of their arms. To the surveyor this rule is perfectly adapted to the laying of angels. Lumbermen by its use can determine in the woods the height of trees and determine how much clear timber a tree will furnish. This rule is well and solidly made, and we can recommend it every way. The manufac- turers are Messrs. Stephens & Co., of Riverton, Conn, Sr. AuGusTsNE THENCE To NassAu.—We would call at- tention to the departure of the fine steamer San Jacinto, which will leave Pier 10, Hast River, on December 8, for St. Au- gustine, Florida, thence for Nassau on the 13th. The ac- commodations* on this line are unsurpassed, and this route affords an excellent opportunity to reach all points on the St. John’s River. The agents, Messrs. Murray Ferris & Co., No. 68 South street, will give full information on all subjects in- teresting to tourists, sportsmen and invalids. Nassau is cou- sidered a very healthy winter resort, and is much sought by invalids with bronchial troubles. ——— —The Mayor, President of the Board of Health and City Physician of Jacksonville announce that there is now no yel- low fever or other contagious disease in that city or vicinity, nor has there been for two weeks. EE — —Professor E. §, Morse, of Salem, Mass., the distinguished naturalist, brings back from Japan many remarkable results of his scientific investigations, both in embryology and in the ex- ainination of ancient mounds reyealing traces of prehistorig human life, = —— - VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA.—WNo. 7. v\ Noyemerr 29, 187'7. Brerares: Because to-day is appointed Thanksgiving it is no proor that Turkey is to be taken, Were Lin Florida, in the hammock back of Enterprise, about daylight in the morn- ing, My gun might offer more positive testimony, and a full report thereof follow in the columns of Forrsr anD STReAM. But my story is now of Michigan, and I therefore continue it from where I dropped it last week, Let nie see: we had visited Pine Lake and its adjacent waters, which We reached by a channel communicating with Lake Michigan at Charlevoix. In outlining the fiuvial ge- ography of the northern part of the State, I have been par- ticular to show that it embraces an interior system of lalres ani rivers, large and small, divided into seperate groups or chains, each having its outlet into Lake Huron or Michigan. From those large bodies of water the interior system is sepa- rated by a narrow, circumscribing striy¥ of high land. It is in reality a great basin in which, if full, the crests of the di- viding ridges that separate the chains of lakes would appear asislands. This basin we would enter by the inlets so often referred to, one of which is at Cheboygan, another at Petos- key, a third at Charlevoix, a fourth at Torch Lake, and a fifth at Elk Rapids. The outside steamer makes the grand circuit of the Michigan peninsula and touches at each of these points connecting there with the smaller inland steamers, The first three we have visited. We are now supposed to be on board of the Yan Raalte again, en route for the fourth at Torch Lake. The yoyage offers no features of especial interest to the tourist, as most of it is made at a considerable distance from the Jand. There is no boundary to the seaward side, for the haze that rests on the natural horizon blends the water and sky into one common blue, and the land that is only ‘ninety miles beyond is as invisible and inappreciable as the si- dereal worlds which we are told exist in the infinite distances of unmeasured space. We haye only the circling gulls to watch, and the listless sails of many three-masted schooners and brigantines drooping in the glassy atmosphere of a dead calm. The sky is hot and coppery, and the motion of the boat affords the only relief to the oppressive heat, which it csarcely modifies. When we reach ‘‘The Torch” (as the landing is locally designated) and come to a full stop, the heat is consuming. ‘There is a funnel cut for the passage of a horse railroad track through the sandy ridge which separates the two lakes, and here the solar rays concentrate and broil the unhappy traveler until the atmosphere of Tophet becomes etherial mildness in comparison, Fortunately the distance is but half a mile, and when one finally reaches the grateful By tar Eprros, shade of the eastern piazza of the ‘‘ Lewis House,” and gazes | out over the spreading lawn upon the unrippled surface of the far reaching lake, he fergets that he ever suffered, and is wil- ling to live on to run the risk of repeated broils hereafter. The visitor is scarcely prepared for the luxurious civiliza- tion which he finds at this popular resort—the sweeping car- riage drives, the lawns, the fruit trees, the rookeries and beds of flowers, the detached cottages for guests, the large, well- furnished rooms, the wholesome, abundant table, and the per- yading sense of home-life and comfort, The main structure is a large, central edifice, with wings, standing on Jevel ground which slopes to the lake side, From its cupola there ig an extended outlook over the lake, which is a beautiful sheet of water eighteen miles long, ranging from two to three in width. Circumyallent hills inclose it; its shore-lines sweep into graceful curves; high points of woodland diver- sify its contour and hob-nob from opposite sides; its waters are clear as crystal; the stars and fleecy clouds gaze into it, summer zephyrs fan it; festive bass and predacious pike dis- port therein, and all the elements and nymphs of the water toy with it tenderly as chosen mistress—‘‘ Queen of the Lakes.” I was told that it contained no fish, but experiment presently revealed a five-pound bass, which came to the min- pow of a Louisville friend, whose common sense directed him where to fish. I am amazed at the prevailing ignorance among tourists of the first principles of angling, Rods have they, but they angle not; they have lines and reels, but they Tetrieve not ; they pay the viper but do not dance. I am certain that if amateur fishermen would only study natural objects, and use their judgment in angling as they do in the ordinary pursuits of life, they would have less complaints to take of bad luck, depleted waters and empty creels. Gun- ners do not hunt ducks on the mountains, or rabbits among the reeds of a marsh; neither do they look for turkeys by the sea-side, or ruffed grouse upon the plains. They shoot not quail with bullets, neither do they hunt antelope with a shot- gun, or run buffalo with hounds. Why, then, should they fish for bass and trout, in places where they are not, or tempt their fastidious tastes with strange devices which satisfy not? Most fish lie near to shore, because the minnows, small fry, and creatures that inhabit the water congregate there ; and, where food is, there do the fish throng. Yet novices gener- ally seek the centres of lakes, where the water is often forty fathoms in depth, and hope for luck in trolling, and success in skittering the spoon and frog. In hottest weather, when fish seek the coolest depths, they must be reached by deep lines and proper methods, which have been repeatedly taught your readers through the columns of Forrest anp “vrREAm, since the first number of its beginning, and are espeviaily set forth in the “Sportsman’s Gazetteer,” So, also, in trout _* - — ss a). SD pe oes a FOREST: AND STREAM. streams, when the'speckled denizens gather about the spring- holes, we may hardly expect to tempt them with a fly upon the surface, One may take it for granted that there are fish in all the waters of Michigan that are suitable for their health and growth, Let him put no trust in assurances that fish are not to be caught in this lake or that, but put the question to the proof, sceundem artem, as my friend Lord, State Military Inspector of Michigan, did in Burt Lake. He quictly tossed over his anchor-stone into a deep cbannel near the shore, where the weeds grow, and took sixty with minnow! And yet he was told that cnly pike inhabited Burt Lake, The Lewis House is generally well patronized, for its repu- tation is wide. Its guests come chiefly from Kentucky, In- diana, Ilinois, Missouri, Ohio and Michivan, as, indeed, do nearly all the visitors fo this section, While] was in Michi- gan, I found only half a dozen astern names registered ; there was one from Vermont, one from Boston, one from New Jersey, two from New York and two from Pennsylva- nit, This is the more remarkable, because two-thirds of the population of Michigan are of Eastern origin—chiefly from New York and New England. How much that is beautiful and enjoyable in nature is lost by those who decline to go West for recreation! Those who read my letters shall not plead ignorance hereafter. Very solid and substantial citizens do the Hastern men make who come. here to settle: with all their disagreeable points and angles rounded off by contact and attrition with the rougher but more generous Western element; with their narrow local prejudices eliminated, scat- tered and lost on the unmeasured expanse of a domain go vast that a thousand acres scarcely give the individual settler el- bow-room; engrafting their fixed principles of social order up- on the self-assertion and single-handed independence that has hewed its way through the roughnesses of the frontier ; blend- ing the amenities of a ripe civilization with an open generosity that is not measured by the roughness of its garb; tempering prodigality with shrewd business caution—in a word, combin- ing the good qualities of both sections with an advantage that cannot be mistaken or ignored. I would not purposely speak in disparagement of either section, but I am conyinced that out ofa union of the two stocks is bred a hardier, worthier and better race of men. When we were ready to leaye our hospitable hotel, the fine steamer called the Queen of the Lakes awaited her passengers at the little pier. The water was deep and bold, and we could see the perch and shiners clustering around the piles m swarms. I was surprised to see so large a vessel on inland waters. She is of iron, very commodious, luxuriously equipped, and can carry three or four hundred passengers at least. She is owned by Dexter & Noble, a firm which has a blast furnace, mills and large stores at Hlk Rapids, forty miles below. Steaming a few miles down the lake, and crossing to the eastern shore, she touched at a Janding known as ‘‘Russell’s,”’ where a stage is in readiness to conyey visitors to the Intermediate Lakes, where there isa rough, but comfortable home known as the ‘Island Camp.” If the tourist desires, he can be dropped at the mouth of Clam Lake, flowing into the east side of Torch Lake. Passing up Clam Lake, he’ will presently come to a “narrows” leading into Grass Lake, which is joined to Inter- mediate Lake by Grass River, a stream affording fine fishing, Continuing down Torch Lake to its lower end, our steamer enters Torch Riyer, a crooked stream three miles long, with charming windings through the woods, and thence passes into Round ake, a body of water about two miles in breadth by four in length. From Round Lake we pass into another connecting channel, called the Narrows, which leads to Mlk Lake. Rapid River enters the Narrows about mid- way, and my comrade and I launched our Bond boat, and as- cended it for several miles, taking a fine mess of trout with it. Deer sign were not only abundant along its shores, but we had the satisfaction of overhauling a goodly buck, which had become mired in crossing the stream froma grassy island, where it had been feeding. A large deposit of weeds and silt, fully three feet in depth, had accumulated along the bank, and locomotion through it was anything but easy. Although we failed in our utmost endeayors to push our boat through this, the deer surmounted it with many a gallant plunge, and escaped to the woods. Meanwhile our loaded Scott gun lay peacefully in the bow, and offered the creature no harm, as the season for shooting was not yet open. At evenieng a tug took us by appointment down through Blk Lake to Elk Rapids, but not until we had been thoroughly drenched by a passing shower. This shower,though unpleasant to us, was much needed to quench large fires which had got in- to the timber along the shores of Elk Lake, and also destroyed some orchards and farm buildings. When we passed the scene of conflagration, the red flames were still climbing the tall trunks of thé resinous pines, shooting out their hot tongues, and shedding a lurid lizht upon the water. The out- let of Elk Lake extends for a mile, emptying into Lake Michi- gan, in what was once a series of rapids; but now flows over a dam which holds the water back for the mills as well as for the purposes of navigation. Bass fishing was formerly very good at the rapids, it is said, but we failed to raise any fish there. : : The town of Elk Rapids chiefly occupies a wide avenue along the shore of the lake, and is supported by its blast fnrnace and mill. There are some brick stores, several fine residences, including those of the brothers Noble, and an ex- cellent hotel kept by the Harsha Brothers. The Messrs. Noble have a steam yacht here which visitors can sometimes obtain, and a few days can be passed very pleasantly. The day before I left there wasagale which drove the $ RS ey ee! 8 335 wayes of Lake Michigan against the breakwater with tremen- dous force. From the windows of my hotel I watched the surf leaping into the air and dashing itself into huge sheets of spray which the wind droye inshore for many a rod. Seaward, as far as the eye could reach, the surface of the lake was-churn- ed ifto foam, and the great billows came careering in one after another, and broke in tremendous surf against the sea wall and oyer the pier where several large vessels lay moored. ThenI could almost realize the fierceness of the November storms which play such havoc with the shipping, and make wreeks of unfortunate vessels driven ashore. At eyening the storm abated and the waves calmed down, though the sea stillran high. Then I somewhat wondered to see a fleet of Indian canoes hoist their quilts and blankets for sails and bear away forthe headof Grand Traverse Bay, now rising like corks upon the tops of the long swells, and anon sliding down into the hollows with alurch that threatened to capsize them and spill out their precious loads of squats, papooses, dogs, pots and garden vegetables with which they were freighted. But no mishap occurred, and these bold sons of the forest proved themselves good navigators. - They had just visited Hik Rapids on one of their periodical trips after family supplies. From Elk Rapids to Traverse City the interes’ of the jour- | ney is well sustained. A glance ata map will show that Grand Traverse Bay is bisected by a narrow peninsula or cape which the steamer has to double. Elk Rapids is on the eastern arm of the bay, and Traverse City on the westem. A bee line from one place to the other would be less than one-fourth the distance around. The steamer first crosses the east arm from Hk Rapids to Mission Point, an old French missionary statio 7 where some of the finest. fruit in Michigan is raised ; then runs due north until she reaches the point of the dividing penin sula, which she gives a wide berth; and then changes her course to due south, and—to cut our journey and its story short—finally reaches Traverse City, 2 place of some 3,000 population and much local business. This, it will be remem- bered, is the terminus of the branch of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad which diverges from the main line at Wals ton. Darkness and quiet are upon the town when we ar tive. A few glimmering street lamps reyeal some gsnbstan- tial blocks of brick stores. Brilliant lights are gleaming from the many windows of a large hotel known as the Campbell House. Our omnibus carries us past all these, and apparently to the outskirts of the town, where we are deposited before a homelike house surrounded by gardens, and smbosomed in trees, which we are told is to be our headquarters. This is the Traverse City Hotel, and is kept by Frank Lewis, who is also proprieterof the hotel at Torch Lake which we have recently left, Weare made very comfortable for the night, and when we awake in the morning our eyes rest upon the sparkling waters of the Boardman River, which flows before our door. Here the angler ought to be content. I made no stay and can afilrm nothing from my own experience. I may, therefere, be pardoned for quoting what our friend Page writes of the attractions of this vicinity: ‘In the bay, muskallonge, lake trout, bass, pike and pick= erel are very abundant. Cedar Lake three miles, Bass Lake e ght miles, Betsie Lake twelve miles, Long Lake six miles, aind Traverse Lake ten miles from Traverse City, are especial. ly fine. Perhaps the best fishing with the spoon, outside the bay, is found in Carp Lake, eight miles northwest of Traverse City. reached by highway. ‘*Deep-water fishing is a variety of sport peculiar to this vicinity. Taking one hundred and fifty or two hundred feet of stout fishing line, and being properly provided with hooks, bait, etc., the sportsman, procuring a boat, proceeds to any part of the bay whcre the water 1s very deep, and lets down his line. Presently a siskiwit (the deep—wuter lake trout, a fish analogous to the Mackinaw trout, but much finer in flavor and flesh), a Mackinaw trout, or a huge muskallonge seizes the hook, and the sport begins The fish ave very gamey, and long before the quarry is safely landed in the bottom of the boat, the fisher will have obtained excitement enough to cause the adventure to be well remembered. “Brook trout are very abundant in this yicinity. The Boardman, its branches, and all the streams in the neighbor- hood of Trayerse City, contain brook trout. No siream is navigable except the Boardman, and that only for small boats. Current swift, but not too deep for wading; excellent sandy bottom. Parties desiring can find good camping grounds at the ‘Forks’ of the river, State Road Bridge, Railroad Crogs- ing near Mayfield fowr line, and Smith’s Farm, all on the Boardman River. There are a few grayling in the Boardman, known by the local name of ‘Garpin.’ Besides the Boardman River, the yarious trout streams and ponds are Mitchell's Pond, distant three and one-half miles from Traverse City ; Hoxie's, seven miles; Whitewater, nine miles; Scofield, twelve miles; Hannah's Mill Pond and Cr.ek, dne hall mile; Greilick, three miles; Beitner’s Pond and Cr-ck, seven miles ; also, the Racket, Joyton and Pine rivers, emptying into the Boardman, as well as many smaller streams. Stage fare to Hoxie’s, $1; to Whitewater, $1.25; to Mitchell’s, 50 cents. All other points reached by private conveyances, Guides charge $2 per day; with boats, $2.50 to $4 per day; with team, $4 to $6 per day ; boats only, 50 cents to $2 per day.” Taking rail at Traverse City in the morning after breakfast, we reach Reed City at noon, where Brother Adams furnishes an excellent dinner for fifty cents. Here we can fish the River Hersey for grayling and be sure of a fair mess. The town is growing and prosperous, and boasts several fine sireets, churches, brick stores and the like’ All the country north of here affords the finest deer shooting, as much of it is almost a wilderness and but little hunted. There is a barbe in town, whose name I forget—a long subscriber of Forrest anp Stream—who studies his gospel from ifs pages and then hies forth to preach and practice it upon the denizens of the forest, and he always brings back something besides locusts and wild honey, He showed me some trophies of his chage, 384 ees There aré several good sportsmen in Reed City besides this shaver whom J had the good fortune to meet. Between Walton Junction and Reed City we cross the cesbrated grayling streams called the Au Sable, Manistes and Muskegon. The first is Mr. Dan Fitzhugh’s favorite stream. I have an inyita- tlon to spend 4 week with him on its waters, but have no time todo so; yet I shall not omit a flying trip to East Sagi- naw and Bay City, where he lives, the great lumber depots of Michigan. The Manistee river is easily reached from Wal- ton Junction ; and by taking theFlint & Pere Marquette road at Reed City we can fish the Muskegon. at seyeral points, as ' the railroad follows it for many miles and frequently crosses it. It will be perceived by reference to the map that this rail- road crosses the State at right angles to the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, thereby opening up quite a different part of the country and one much more settled than that which we have been visiting. ‘There are more farms and less game. In the vicinity of Hast Saginaw some of the farms are greatly improved. The city itself is one of the most wealthy and en- terprising in the west. Its private residences are elegant, its streets wide, its Bancroft House hard to beat™by any hotel elsewhere, its sportsmen many—refined and influential, and its industrial pursuits various and remunerative. A dozen creeks and rivers concentrate at its very threshold to empty their tributes of lumber into its great manufactories. On the Saginaw River, between Saginaw City and Bay City, there are ninety-two saw-inills, which consume pine, hemlock and ma- ple with a rapidity and fierceness worthy of Sawdom of old. Good dogs there are at Bay City, owned by worthy masters ; their regard for each other is mutual and reciprocal. I know Judge Holmes has the finest kennel of deer and fox hounds that it has been my good fortune to see north of the tradi- tional Mason and Dixon’s line. The setter tribe is numerously represented among the fraternity. The Fitzhugh family, J. F. Hotchkiss, Judge Holmes, W. H. Estabrook, mine host Yan Duzen, of the Frazer House, and other prominent gen- tlemen were assiduous in showing me the lions of the place —and the rest of the menagerie. To Wan Duzen I am in- debted for courtesies not anticipated. His house is a superior house in all respects, as indeed are the hotels throughout the State, so far as I have known them. J have repeatedly pressed this fact upon the attention of travellers, for I have never found so invariable good accommodation in any other _ State, whether in town or country. Although I had spent nearly «a month in Michigan, I regret- ted that my time was so limited. I was in greater haste to depart, because I wished to fish among the Superior rocks at Ashland, Wis., before the close season began on Sept. 1. So, accepting the courtesies of the Flint & Pere Marquette Rail- way (after haying beaten one of its chief officers at euchre the night before), Iset out for Grand Rapids, via Reed City- There I picked uy my shooting Kit, ate a parting porter-house with my friend Farnham Lyon, of the Morton House, and turned my face toward the Badger State, via Grand Haven aad the Western Transportation Line of Steamers to Milwau- kee. As the train followed the course of the beautiful Grand River into Grand Hayen, I could trace in-the pale moonlight the outlines of the sand dunes that the storms had piled in great mounds upon.the shifting shores of Lake Michigan. The season was at its height, and the midnight hour had not wearied the festiye dancers at the Cutler and Kirby, those fashion- able watering places where the Michigan belles drink min- eral water with the zest and natura! effect that folks do at Sara- toga and the Virginia Springs. ‘The great steamer Amazon— Jarger than many an ocean steamer—lay quietly at her moor- ings in the placid river, with length so huge that she had ap- parently no room to turn. The. freight was on board jong: since, and when the last rumble of the truck that trundled the midnight passengers’ baggage between decks had ceased, all sounds were hushed. Noiselessly and imperceptibly the steamer got under way, and before we were aware that she moved, the lights on shore began to chassez ; the ghostly sand dunes alongside waltzed and crossed over, and eclipsed the lights which seemed to dodge between; the still expanse of the broad lake loomed up ahead inan uncertain view; and the thin reek from the funnel reached out behind in a ribbon of yapor waving an adieu to the solitary watchman on shore, ‘whose only care was now to turn in and rest from his pro- tracted duties. Pleasant Michigan ! among ‘‘ Wolverines ” than I. No innogent lamb ever fared better Harttocx. GAME PROTECTION. ed Micmean,— Grand Rapids, Vow. 26.—The annual meeting of the Michigan State Sportsmen’s Association will be held at the Potter House, Battle Creek, in that State, on Tuesday, February 5, 1878. Dr. E. 8. Holmes, of Grand Rapids, the President of the association, has already invited several gen- tlemen to prepare essayson various snbjects’ pertinent to the objects of the society, and the meeting will undoubtedly be of unusual interest. local clubs throughout the State. Several new clubs have been formed, and they or othera can obtain any information with regard to the State Association fromthe Secretary, A. J. Holt, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. F Seyeral gentlemen in Monmouth County, New Jersey, are about forming a club for the sole purpose of shading certain parts of that county with quail, and their intenffen is to place some three hundred next spring. The association is composed of the various: FOREST AND STREAM. Tse VIRGINIA Conyuntion.—Eixplanatory of the failure of this convention which was to haye conyened at Richmond re- cently, we have received the subjoined letter from the Presi- dent of the Virginia Fish and Game Protective Association : EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: RICHMOND, Va., Noy. 20, 1877, Dear Sir—In your last issue you notice the failure of the conyention. The reasons are very palpable: First, The receptions of the Governor of Virginia and President of the United States; second, The drilling of the Volunteers preparatory to the competitive drill, companies were here from all sections of the State; third, Having to hold our meeting in a different hall from the one in which we at first expacted—although the change was thoroughiy advertised, yet a great many persons went to the wrong place. Now comes the inexcusable part, Theres were in the city the representatives of fourteen clubs, and the Presidents of seyen. I had the pleasure of talking with a good many of them. The delegates from only one club reported. There is a very great interest _ felt on this subject everywherein the State; and generally the laws are rigidly enforced, Dr, Hllzey’s address, the written one I mean, was such a good one that it will appear in the December number of the Southern Planter, and will form the basis, if not the text, of our next letter to the people of the State, which will be issued at the commence- ment of the close season. Yours truly, Cras, T. PALMER. ALEXANDRIA, VA.—At a recent meeting of the Rapides Sporting Club the officers chosen forthe ensuing year were : Pres., J. W. Prescott; Vice-Pres., Dr. James 8. Fish; Vice- Pres., L. B. Raymond; Sec., W. W. Whittington, Tue Gane Liornszs in Nova Scotta.—There appeurs to be a general feeling of hostility in Nova Scotia to the exaction of licenses for shooting moose, which is, perhaps, natural enough ; though we know of no better method of crediting a fund for the pay of the wardens who are employed to’ pro- tect the game. This opposition is especially manifested by officers of the garrison posts, who, haying been accustomed to all sorts of restrictions ‘‘at home,” we should suppose would feel the necessity of making and sustaining any -reasonable law made for the purpose. The Halifax Chronicle says :— ‘“* A considerable number (21) of licenses have been taken out by officers of the garrison and navy, under protest, but it is well known that a few, in defiance of the law and of all warnings, persist in shooting without license, and it has been thought advisable, in justice to those who have complied with the law of the land, as well as to test the question, that the matter should be settled by the courts.. We understand that the Chief Game Commissioner has accordingly issued a writ against an officer of the garrison for the amount of the penalty prescribed by the law for shooting without license, viz., fifty-five dollars.” In the case of the Chief Game Commissioner of Nova Scotia against certain British officers of the garrison there, for yiola- tion of the game law, which prohibits the shooting of game without license, the Justices persisted in different opinions, and were unable to come to a decision. The case therefore now rests in a very unsatisfactory state. West Jersey Assooration.—On complaint of the West Jersey Game Protective Society, Edward Small, of Budd- town, and Henry Venable, of Red Lion, Burlington County, NN. J., were arrested November 20th, for setting snoods for fame, and taken before Squire Thomas McKinney, of Vin— centtown. Small was committed to jail at Mt. Holly, as he could not pay his fine of $48 and costs. Venables entered seeurity to appear on the 26th of November to be tried. The Society has employed an attorney to attend to the case. B. W. R. Ee Bie Massacnuserrs—Massachusetis Rifle. Association, Nov. 33.— A series of three matehes were commenced at Walnut Hill range by the Massachusetts Rifle Association yesterday. Each match at 1,000 yards, with 45 rounds, | Prizes, gold medal, and no match to be concluded unless a score better than 195 was made. Mr. W.H. Jackson made the supetb score of 200. Of course Mr. Jackson had to keep up the prestige of the American team, of which he is a distinguished member. ‘I'he third and final mateh for the prize will take place December 6. The following are the scores : W HB JacKSON.......+-esseeeeee Pea nsnee ta eae 4545545655 R4 2543854563555 55454685555354546545 5—200 AH Hebbard....... ponesrenese saengetecnes.0 4 6 05455 5.5 54 644434656444545538564485564454445 5-194 W Poland. 2.2.02 ccee cenneeeswe cae veewsseeee 835856443544 6453656855545 44555538854358854 56 6 5-191 EW LOW. 2. oes age cher eeeseenacengerccss we 5S S 4544845343 4634564045444455644555354454065 544 5186 Grey...-++.. wi Biyiesieblcial. mistepinieelae les < Poise B44554504356 TSE DER ELAS 45 343545063550355555 6—185 TY BS, IV ayes eet sec n es cenntnn roenseenes 826364434555 Ie REC ADAD DAS ESOS ABOSSESNLO455 6-188 H Tyler..-. -+.« eA veAlbptaansips eund 425 cbin te iede eR DES Oo De ait ea: 584454636608 4556534445634465485 5 5-178 Hebbard...........5 dewastess seseanners 5038548532438 APSE SHAS ESACORABESESSALEBSSR545 2 5168 OMS. pases ceteteves cacesctrreeperr eG HA GAH 540238 04 GTS TE TUS OS ALOR OBES AB EAH SHON ASS S146 D Hayden........ cs eee e ce eee eee veceeeent 858030423 06 4433565353840440388330532345530455 3 5—145 Worcester, Nov. 22—The Cody and Daniel. Short-range Match.--This match, to be shot off-hand, fifty yards, be- tween Buffalo Bill and Mr: ©. L. Daniels, * ttracted some at- tention at the range near Lake Quinsigamond: ‘Nach rifle- man has his own individual. target,.a black surface three feet square, with a white bull’s-eye four inches in diameter, The weather was Taw and unpleasant. ‘The shooting was by no means first-class, and, though Buffalo Bill -was the winner, his target was by no means a good one. The score in inches and sixteenths was as follows; Cody. Daniels, Cody. - Daniels. es sere sienon oad 2-8 Sil» Tivertmeeesye—ow 0-11 Da fees sevesaeeede G BA” Bisvesscveceet= A 3-15 PHS -F ~ 0-18 1-11 9.,..29..-.+23- 3 8-12. Got estes potenay 2-8 O27 WF ePels Dew § 0-8 Sind, Stk 0 0-11 a — seas Seances glad B-8 ‘Total...,.20-12 £3- 6 The judges’ were: Mr. I. P. Austin for’ the Hon. W. F. Cody, and Mr. F. Wesson for Mr. Daniele; ~ At Greenwood range there was a match for the Washburn . badge. Wind was strong and weather cold, but the scores were quite good: J Stedman Clark. BOD cee ernesscctssncencsespenee BS4ZHHSALH 555265 4 08 900. seeeeereescerenecevessseeree A4#2G459HHH 42445 G1 1,000....... TiPse cnc ge died 8a oooee 3546545553558 6 4—66—150 AL Rice, 800..... peecseteereeerste es 2 SH45 434859656 6 5-68 TE ay ss seseeteneeveeeseD 24536645555 8 3 465 1,000.02. -seeerensscectecnseersesenet 8253935555565 4 5—6d—100 C B Holden. BNO. se deesseveesscserteeererevee 2 SEBSSEGHHBSHh495 4-61 S00 Rowena eecae cal ee ee baae 2243484525484 4 b—54 O00 ye saad ee as Vil easleete olan tenets 65664445535 8 5—67—188 $00.......... 900..-.-.05 TON: ck MIE: This match will srobably close the season. We may state that the team has one excellent work, and will certainly oc- cupy a leading position next season. TELEGRAPHIC Ms'ToH—CALIFORNIA AND MAssAGHUSETTS.— This match was the result of a challenge issued by the Oak. land Guards to any company in Massachusetts, Terms: A team match; eight men from each company ; bona-fide mili- tary rifles, with six pounds pull of trigger; any ammunition ; 200-yards range, off-hand; two sighting and ten scoring shots; the match to he shot Noy. 10, at any time between sunrise and sunset, fair weather or foul, and the prizes to be a gold medal (value #50) for the highest score, and a silver medal for each of the others in the winning team. The Oakland Guard shot on their range at Melrose, but there was a fog, while the Roxbury City Guard shot at Wal. nut Hill range near Boston. The following are the individual . scores of the Oakland team : HH Burrell..... 44445 4 4 4 4-43 Bierce ates 856 446 4 4 4 6-41 JS Green....... 22.8 4.5 Bd 4 BS 8. A492 OO Waltham. saps vgegicees saee rd 4384444 6 4—89 WGA 2) aot, io alone mine poe 444444 6 3 4-29 Capt H D Ranlett..0. wsssenseess 4%43 644 8 4 5-387 J AC Macdonald.... ...........--- 25644 83 4 4 8 8 4—86 MR Bankhead,....... ..... ree 0 3 3B d 4 3B 2 BS 0O-—25—802 The Oakland score was 30 points better than Roxbury City Guard. It may be remarked that the Oakland Guards hava heretofore been almost invariably successful. . WitLowBrRoox Rance.—The Connecticut Rifle Associa- tion shot for Mid-range Badge, Saturday, Noy. 24th. Strong head wind, varying constantly in force and in direction. The scores are as follows : G. W. Yale, 49; William Parker, 48; Dr. Henry Wood- ward, 48; Jos. R. Hawley, 47; H. P. King, 46; Wallace Green, 45; Maj. C. P. Graham, 44; F. T. Studley, 43; 8. A. Hubbard, 41. The last named used a 40 cal. rifle. New Yors, Vou. 24—Tritonen Rifle Club.—Under the auspices of Capt. Eldrich, a match was shot at Zettler’s Gal- lery. There were fourteen prizes contested for. Creedmoor target; possible 50. The following are the scores: POPAMeI ss beac Ssest. noes nen ene 44 W Senewald....,..... a eveesse-.B8 GUPBUGY 215% .j.s0sa-b ae eene> FAD OAM NOV Rl omauss mess serine apie loulee fit F Sanear.... .. ..48 OSchnler.. Capt A Eldrich.. —43 F Stude... G@ Bmert........ ..42 L Gurth.... A Lorenz.........- ..49 Capt C Young MAUS cease nes PE ee 38 Creedmoor, Nov, 24.—There was a heavy gale of wind all day which is required some pluck on the part of riflemen to face. The matches shot were those of the Seventh Regiment Rifle Club and the Irish-American Rifle Club, open to the members of the respective clubs only. The Seventh Regi- ment Club shot for the bronze medal of the National Rifle Association. There were twelve entries. Captain J. L. Price won the medal on a score of 49 out of a possible 70 points, The regimental medals were also shot for under the same conditions, Private ©. H. Eagle won the first on a record of 48 out of a possibie 70 points, and C. M. Enplis and J, &. Nichols won the second and third, respectively on inferior scores. The Irish-American Rifle Club match for ‘the mid-range badge, ‘The badge to be won three times, not necessarily con- secutively, before becoming the personal property of the win- ner. ‘There were seven entries. Dr. M. M. Maltby won the prize for the second time on a remarkably good record, mak- ing 70 out of a possible 100 points. A number of regimental and other club matches are set down for Thanksgiving Day, and it is expected (if the weather be favorable) that a largs number of riflemen will turn out. Shooting for prizes we have already announced to take place the same day on the Glendrake Range. Two Iprnricat Scorns.—Here is an item of interest to riflemen, showing a coincidence in rifle shooting never before accomplished, and which, in all that has been written on the recent international rifle match, has not beeu brought out. In three days* shooting of Gen. Dakin he scored as follows, viz. : 210, 215, 210—635; and Chas, E. Blydenburg made the fol- lowing: 206, 218, 216—635, each making the same total in the three days’ shooting. By reference to our files, the dates on which this shooting was done are readily found. These gentlemen used the Remington breech-loader. ZurriEr’s GALLERY, Nov. 22.—The second competition for the age medal was shot for by G Co., Seventy-first Regi- ment, N. G. 8. N. Y. Capt. Webber. Possible.50; Oreed moor target, ‘Che following are the scores : Sergt Alex Steele,............---41 Corp Demmmler...sacsscecsss-.B2 Priv MB Moore...............---40 Lieut Blakley, .seunseoe-eeee 0-31 Capt A L Webber,.........4 ad 00, a TITAN Ce saat bi iacdea een ai HP Pare. ce vec ccwen i wand Bergt. Steele won the medal for the second time, The next match. will take place December 4. History or toe Zurrize Cuvs.—The Zettler Rifle Club was. organized June 18, 1874, number of members limited to 35,won two matches in 1874 with Hellwig’s rifle team, ten men a side ; also, beat the same club twice in 1875; beat the gy | : : — . Centennial Club, of Jersey City, ten men a side, Aug. 1876 ; ‘beat a picked team of New York City, ten men a side, shot at Conlin’s Gallery, May 11, 1877. At the great Schuetzen-bund, held in Philadelphia, 1876, our club, although inexperienced then as 200 yards’ shooters, came in fifth best, out of ten teams entered; also brought away some fifty prizes in all. Beat the Columbia Rifle Olub, three matches at 200. yards, shot at Guttenburg; first match, shot March 1, 1877, ten men a side; second shot March 11, 1877, fifteen men aside; third, match shot April 18, 1877, fifteen menaside. We suffered our first defeat at the hands of the Helvetia Rifle Team, a club epmposed of some of the crack shots of other clubs at Union BH, fifteen mena side, Oct. 1,1877; second match,shot Oct. 29, 1877, fifteen men aside, which we also Jost. At the Schuetzen- fest to be held next year, 1878, at Union Hill, under the able management of the President, Captain Geo. W. Aery, Presi-’ dent of the Uuited Schuetzen-bund of North America, the Zetter Club will undoubtedly do their best to secure victory. Zerrcek Rirtz Crus—Weekly Shoot, ov. 20tk,— Creedmoor targets reduced to Gallery distance, 10 shots per man, possible 50 : John Datil, 48; C. G, Fettler, 48; Gus. A, Shurman, 46; M. L, Riggs, 46; B, Fettler, 46; P. Penning, 45; L, Beates, M. W. Furrow, 45; Win, Kline, 44; Chas. Judson, 43 ; Theo, Kiiesrath, 43. D; Miller, 41; M. P. Moore, 41; G. rr Petry, 41, Coxtin’s GaLLERy,—There will be practice shooting at Conlin’s Gallery, 1222 Breadway, on REPO ESELCE: day and eyening, Sararoes Rirnz Ciuvs—Saraiega, NW. Y.—At a regular meeting held on the 12th of “Nov., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, James M. An- drews; Vice-President, Albert F. Mitchell ; Treasurer, W. F. Howard ; Secretaries, Win. H. Benson, Capt. 0, J. Wing; First shooting master, H. Davis; second shooting master, W. J. Legeett. The regular November shoot took place on the Spring street range on Saturday last. In the morning the shooting was at 500 yards, and in the afternoon at 200. Pos- sible number of points, 50 at each range. At the 500 yards, the first prize, a fine gold badge, was won by Wm. H. Ben- son, and the second, a Centennial medal, by F. D. Wheeler, Jr. At the 200 yards, the first prize, the Farrington gold badge, was won by Wm. H. Benson; second, a fine watch charm, presented by J. H. Moody, was won by Trvin Dayis. The following are the scores: W #H Benson, Sharps Rifle... . 2. eeeseeeerysre ess 65454656 6 5-48 FD Wheeler, Jr, Remington,.,.....------- meee t5 555645 5 5—48 P Wakeman, Remington........c...ceeeceeeennee 035352544 5—29 J JONMSON, SHAYPS......seccyece-sevepesee ss peor 4 4355245 4 541 Tryin Dayis, muzzle-loader........... aan aein nests 2223444 W AMATEUR Rirtz Cxuup,—The fourth contest for the Ane- roid barometer, presented by the N. R. A., took place at the vifla range, Rochester, Noy. 21. There was a heavy wind, the weather was cold, and a poor score was the result; RB Yates. SUG esata aletandaeccesnie takes see te eyo OM Oe 1b) aoe o eSm hy a — Ae ASUOOs sce svenns-. 5 noecpenseseO. -U. -O1 DB) 2 —17—62 eames H Brown. BUG) pay = ee yepismye, schare ce pbedssiastenceat Oo 3 9232244 4 4-29 Team shooting is spreading, for the Sacramento Pistol Team are now in the field. Range, twenty yards; method of scoring, with the target twelve inches in diameter, and a bull’s- eye ot ’ seven-eighths of an inch in diameter; ring graded from 1 to 11, and Pe pak twelye points. Score: PAUKINSON...-2+.s0eseesuresessesaseerss tl 101010 81010 § 81298 DEORE WiC icles We wines ores ct gus lolaty apes iaenn efile cn 8 7 7 710111212 $ 12— 96 y 3 -6 § 910 9 71110 9 7~ 86 s111010 7 O11 7 0 6 0— Ge Ger 19 6 5 910 8 8 g 8 81 Goldthwaite, 1010 ¢€ 0 011 7 6 5 0— 53 Griffiths. .,... “(ae hee o lah LP ob akesh, Cask EG) oe a rasalindls eile 9 8 9 8 411 9 9 9 10— 89 WREGMinae ieee asus saps p ecsaapen set wre Outi Suede VT 9. 9 8 185 8— 79 BVH Gee eee SeuWied ceencscote eta seen 10 9 9 8 61110 8 8 2-81 Mr. Griffith's s score of 103 is a very good one. _ DEPARTURE or Mr. W. Kicsy anp Mr. R, 8. GREENEILL, _—Afier haying made quite an extended tour through the United States, these two gentlemen left on Saturday for Eng- Jand, They express themselves as highly delighted with their visit, and state that they are not likely to forget the kindness and hospitality with which they have been received, ——__—_——_—_ +9 _____ THE RIFLE ON RUNNING GAME. No. II. In the previous article I said the first thing to be done when a ‘deer starts is to remember that you have a rifle in your hands and not ashot gun. The number that can be missed, 6ven inside of 75, yards, with a rifie fired as a shot gun, by good shots on quail or woodsock, is perfectly amazing, A deer in muarket oF ina picture Tooks quite large, but in reality they are a very small mark, Ther® is aroung them an immense amount of vacancy and the tendency ef a bullet to find it is marvellous. In the winter of 1868 and 1869 on the head waters of the Chippewa River in Wisconsin,out of over ‘60 first-rate running shots that I got in about a month’s hunt, I FOREST AND hit just exactly two, and only scratched hair on them, Only two months before that I had killed 19 quail hand-running in thick brush, and had repeatedly killed 12 or 13 sucoessive shots in lhe thickest kind of New Jersey cover. Atthe same time I could with the rifle hit a deer standing about as wellas most men. This is a humiliating confession to make, but I do it for the benefit of those who may get in the same situation, to show that a shot-gun aim is perfectly useless, except, of course, by accident. Had Inever touched a shot gun, I woulddoubtless haye done much better. For the instant a deer would start, off went the rifle the same as on a quail, and I forgot all about the sights. After breaking myself of that fault, the next blunder was not shooting far enough ahead. I knew, of course, that it was neces- sary to shoot somewhat ahead, the same as with a shot gun, but had no idéa of how far until all my good chances were wasted, and the season ouf. And my experience in these two respects corresponds exactly with that of all others whom I have met. This distance is surprisingly great. Almogt every one in his first attempt at duck shooting, has been surprised to find himself miss— ing beautiful crossing shot®, while holding directly on or even a ‘few inches ahead of them, and has finally discovered that two or eyen three feet ahead will kill where six inches will not, It is even more go with a deer, for a bullet does not scatter, and half an inch is a miss, Moreover,he is much further offjas a general thing, than ducka are, and is also moving much faster than one supposes. As the margin required will yary with the distance, speed of the game and apeed of the ball, itis impossible to lay down any reliable rules. Nor can any mathematical calculations be of any ayail, both for the same reasons, and the further difficulty of applying them when made. Itis also difficult to express practical knowledge on the subjectin figures. But I will try and give afow as a rough guide to your own practice. These as well as all figures heretofore given will necessarily be inacourate, for I can only guess at them as they appear to me over the sights. They may be as much as a foot or more out of the way. A deer seldom runs at full race-horse speed. His usual gait is a graceful canter or springing jumps. Still he is going faster, and your bulletis much slower than you suppose. Ihave never had more than two shots at deer running broadside at a racing point. The first was about seyenty yards off, scratching dust at a furious pace. I fired at what seemed to me fully fiye feet ahead of him, and saw the ball tear the dust from a knoll about thirty yards beyond him, in a line with his tail, but apparently three or four feet behind him. This deer must haye moved fully twelve feet at least while the ball was traveling the 100 yards. The next one was not over forty yards, and, recollecting the other, I held about the same dis- tance ahead, striking him just back of the shoulder. A hare (Cali” fornia jack rabbit) under full speed, at fifty yards, wants about five feet margin, running at a light gait about 214 or 2. Running quartering at Zorty or fifty yards I have repeatedly struck just be- hind them, although holding a foot ahead. And eyen when run- ning at a yery sharp angle to thie line of fire, I haye invariably made the dust fly behind them when holding directly on, and this, too, at not over twenty paces distance. Holding ahead must never be neglected unless your deer is very close or going very slow, and even then it will be safe to hold off the body, even though it may also be safe enough to hold on, Ata deer driven toward me, and coming on a course so slightly quartering that he would have passed within twenty yards of me (or as our Creedmoor rifiemen would aptly express it, coming like a 11 o'clock wind), I fired at about 75 yards. I held just so as to see a strip of daylight ahead of his breast, and struck in the middle. These distances are taken from shooting done with a .44-rifle, seyenty grains of powder, and the long-range (5 30 gr.) ball. With 77 grains of powder I could gee no difference in practicing on hares, although with a round ball the difference is perceptibly less at 100, and even up to 120 or 130 yards, though not enough to be of much consequence for deer. In shooting from a running horse it*will, of course, not be necessary to hold ahead where the speed is equal, The large hare makes the best of all practice next to deer, when you can get them on ground where you can see the ball strike. In Southern California the ground is so dry during three-fourths of the year, that the dust will fly wheneyer the ball touches, and when deer are Out of season (and even when in season), J have capital sport as well as capital practice in this way. But if you cannot) have opportunities on living marks you may make a good running target, with a solid wheel, sawed out ofa two- inch plank, about eighteen inches in diameter and rolled down hil by some friend who is short of better amusement, Eut if ascom- modating friends or impecunious small boys are scarce, make a frame for it of two pieces of plank, nailed edgewise on a third pisce; two or three inches apart. Drive a nail in the top edge of each, and lay a wire across back of them to hold the wheelin place- Set the frame at the top of a hill with lively slop, and with a loose string attached to your wire, let it start when you. get in posi- tion. Try it first at thirty yards, until you can hit it twice ont of three times. Then increase your distance and its speed from time totime. If you can get, or so fix, the hill side as to make it give a regular bounce it willbe much better. The only trouble with this is, that, like the Oreedmoor running deer target, it does not give variety enough, Butit is first-rate where you can get no better, to say nothing of the appetite acquired by packing that wheel up hill fifteen or twenty times. It is not necéssury to throw your rifle ahead of the game when | you first raise it. But itis always expedient todo so, If you raise it, directly on the mark the temptation to pull is often to strong to resist. The'tendency to overshool game with a rifle is one of the remark_ able and inexplicable things about hunting, and where is this tendency so strong as on running game, It was for this reason that I told you to file the back sight flat ontop. If the sides are higher than the centre notch, there will be a constant tendency to shoot too high from trying to see your game above them. With a little practice you can catch this sight quite as quick and shoot just a8 well as with the ‘‘ back sight,” which for good work is only a useless nuisance. I go still farther, and cut down the sides about one-twentieth of an inch, leaving about one-sixteenth of an inch on each side of the centre notch (which is simply a fine split) standing above the rest of the sight, get. a clear yiew of the whole body, even to the feet of a deer in any way he mayrun. I find that I can catch this sight just as quick as any other, after a little-praotice, and am nothalf so apt to STREAM. Over the sides of this I oan | |4nto account. | loaders. 355 ovyer-shoot with it. Twice I hava killed ax high as three hares ont of five shots at over forty yards 1unning broadside with thi sight; although I must admit that there is a tremendous amoun® of ‘serateh” about sich shooting as that, as, owing fo the jump of the hare, whioh it is impossible to take inte account, if is very difficult to avoid oyer or under shooting at least one-half the time on an average, besides the difficulty of getting the right margin, The yalue of your shot on such small game must be tested always by the question, where does the ball strike? And notby its hitting or missing him as you may make a dozen capital shots without touching so small a mark, For running shots a set trigger is an abomination ; equally so it the three pound pull, It should be so that a moderate jerk wil fire it without disturbing your sight, and without the necessity of beginning a moderate pressure as you would with a hard trigger at atarget, Aboutone and one-half or ons and three-quarters pounds is about right, though for a heavy rifle two pounds would perhapa be easy enough. Thus far I have spoken of open shooting. When you try to shoot in timber you may be edified by hearing your ball “ whack ” into a tras between you and your deer. You must now watch three things: 1st your sight, 2d your deer, 3d the trees. Where trees are yery thick if is often best to pick out an open place and throw your sights into that, firing just as the deer gets within the right distonca from them, But be sure and not wait until he touches the line of your sights or you will miss him if he is going at any speed or is at any distance. There will be generally little use in shooting beyond the pcint- blank of your rifle; unloss in cases where there is no probability of your deer stopping for a standing shot. Ry point-blank, I | mean the distance to which your rifle will shoot over the fifty yard sight, so nearly level that the drop of the ball need not be taken As soon as it becomes necessary to make allowance for the falling of the ball this kind of shooting becomes uncertain, + from this cause and the increase of margin that is necessary for the increased distanced as well as the difficulty of allowing for the up and down motion. After a few trials you will see the gigantic absurdity of all talk about killing on the run at two hundred and three hundred yards. An examination of the xeores at the Creedmoor two hundred yard target will soon show you that it is no child’s play to kill a deer standing at two hundred yards, even when the distance is exactly known, and you will be more firmely convinced when you come to try it. And this difficulty becomes enormous when the mark is in motion, and its distance not known exactly. You would have to guess the distanea to within fifteen yards, and that too in an instant, throw up the proper sight or else shoot oyer the open sight so as to allow for about five or six feet fall of bullet, and shoot from ten to twenty feet ahead. This would be hard euough If the deer were only trotting, to say nothing of a high lope or springing gait. Such shots may of course be made, but they are “seratchea” and terribly scratchy ones at that. Itis safe always to conclude that the man who tells such a story is a very poor judge of distance and to discount it one hundred per cent. Remember that coolness is absolutely indispensable and that haste will do you no good. et quickness come with time, and practice slowly and carefully. Donot be beguiled into fast shoot- ing at that Creedmoors target; make it your first point io hi; and don’t shoot at first more than once on one run, unless you haye a double-barreled rifle. Let others try to see how big a hail storm of bullets they can get up in a given time if they like it, and don’t be at all bothsred if by so doing they happen to make more points than you. Yow will in the end do by far the - best work on game if you take it easy and make pees the jirst point. Recollect always your sights; sights first, sights next, sights last—never forget them, Don’t be in haato® ; ib is fay better to ‘let a deer get twenty or thirty yards farther off than to take a careless alm or get your oye off your sight. And neyer try any serap shots, uuleas of course, when another jump or two will take him out of sight. And neyer try to get in a shot ahead of your companion if you happen to haye one, but shoot juat as if alone. If you follow this advice carefully you will be sur prised at the progress you wili make, and at the amount of true pleasure you will have, although you need neyer ba ashamed | of missing even & fair- shot. Miners Ranche, San Diego Co,, Cal. UPSET OF BULLETS. —— J. 8, Van Drxu, Unies, Noy. 5, 1877, Enrron Fornst AnD Stream: I should be glad if you would giys me some space in your paper in order that. I might present my views on rifles and the upset of bullets, and to correcta mistaken idea that I think the genera public haye of muzzle-loading rifles—I mean those which have been used in the great rifls contest. Ihave taken the WonEst AND Stream for the last three years and haye read many articles on rifles and rifle shooting with much interest. I saw the mistaken idea that the public had of those muzzle-loaders, and have waited in hopes that some one more able with the pen than I am would correct it. The general opinion is that there have been tests be tween muzzle-loaders and breech-loadaers; I claim there have been no tests with what riflemakers and all crack shots call muzzle- The proper muzzle-loader is provided with a guide starter, which is fitted to the muzzle of the gun in perfect line with the bore; with this starter the bullets with a linen patch are driven into the gun and fitted to the grooves air tight, This insures that it will follow the grooves in coming out, and in case it isnot expanded by the powder, it will not make a very ‘bad unaccountable’? shot. When solid bullets are used in these guns, only part of the bearing on the bullet is fitted to the grooyes in loading, allowing the powder to expand it to complete the bearing. if I understand it, the bullet for those muzzle-loaders (made by Metford and Rigby) are put dowh the bore witha paper or linen patch, and do not take the riflmg sufficient to follow the grooves, until itis expanded by force of powder, and therefore do not represent a proper muzzle-loader. The bullets for our American breeoh-loaders are prepared with « paper patch, and, just fill the bore without taking the rifling, the same as the Metford and Rigby rifles; therefore both are on the same principle, It matters “nob where the bullet is put into the. % 336 FOREST: AND STREAM. gun if both depend on the expansion by fores of powder to make it take the grooves. There is no reason why that style of muzzle—- loader should shoot any different from the bresch-loaders; the bul- lets to both guns are made similar in form and hardened with tin 80 as to prevent them from expanding too much. But it some- times happens (from different causes) that they do not expand and take the grooves, which is the main cause of those ‘‘unaccount- able” shots, It is evident, from close examination of the dia- grams made in those matches within the last three years, that the difference between those muzzle-loaders and breechi-loaders is not worth talking about, The diagrams made by both teams show that some members had better guns than others, and made better scores in consequence. Any man who is posted on rifle-shooting can tell at a glance at those diagrams which had the best guns, and whether the style of shooting showed a fanlt in the gun or marksman. Compare Dakin’s target and some others with Bly- denburgh’s, and the great difference in the qualities of the gun. Dakin made good wind, but his gnn made too much up and down to make a full scora, and the targets show that it was not his fault. The variation of one-thousandth part of an inch in the bore or form of rifling in those guns is what makes the difference, and if the bullets were hardened, the most suitable and the best charge of powder used for each gun, it would proba- bly remedy the difference, Rifles that are considered the most accurate are those that carry the greatest number of shots to a horizontal line, and the great study has been to make guns perfect, and the bullets for them of such form and hardness as to giye the most uniform power. Your correspondent, ‘'Straight-bore,’” gives the idea that the upsetting of bullets is of recent discovery. In this allow me to say he is mistaken. It was well known by the best riflemakers twenty-five years ago that a bullet expanded in the breech of the gun by force of powder the instant it started, the powder giving it a blow like striking it with a hammer, and the reaction forward of centre of grayity caused the bullet to upset—shorten—and fill the bore and often take the grooves above the patch. It was also discovered impossible to cast bullets of any soft lead and get them uniform in density, owing to some foreign substance in the lead. Ry squeezing a number of conical bullets lengthwise in a vise to half their length they were found to be knotty and uneven, showing in the result of the Centennial Match at Creedmoor. I most feared was that the cold shade of indifference which was shed upon us before our departure from Kozgland would still throw its blight upon us on our return. your columns, heyever, show that defeat has, as usual, roused the Britisher from his apathy, and so I venture to trouble you with my views of the causes of our failure to win the Centennial Trophy. struck the ground at not half of the distance, and in others, by their peculiar noise in flight, indicating very plainly that they were turning all sorts of somersanlts in the air. Out of regard to the marker’s feelings, I laid the gun to one side, and met the gibes of the countrymen upon my poor shoot- ing by a general remark that the sights were out of order. The fact was that by accident I had provided myself with a lot of cartridges one size toe small. My gun requires 56's; I was unsus- pectingly using 50's. Upon cleaning the gun after my return home, I found why the balls had diverged so much to the right and left. dropped in at the breech would lodge upon the lead, while after scraping out the obstructions, it would drop through touching. Several of the grooves were so badly leaded that a ball without If by an accident the unfortunate marksman at Albany was using as I did—too small a ball—he had worse luck than I, for it is not to my credit that I did not killa marker. That small balls alone were the cau~e of my wild shooting was made very evident by my striking an inch circle three times in five shots, at sixty yards, the next-day, the only change being in size of ball. OccAsIONAL. > — LETTER FROM SIR HENRY HALFORD, . The following exceedingly interesting letter we take from the United Service Gazette of November 10th: THE MATOH AT CREEDMOOR, To the Editor of the Volunteer Service Gazette : Srr—It is very satisfactory to see so much interest taken What The letters in It will be well in the first place to compare our system of prize shooting with those which are used in the United States. There the individual prizes are few in number and small in value; twenty dollars (or five pounds) being a large first prize. Here they are many in number and often large in value, There the team matches are many with scarcely any, if any, money prizes—here they are very few with no money prizes. There men shoot for honor—here, ] am sorry to say, with some exceptions, for the pot. The'result is that our men, haying to rely on their own skill and judg- ment, become, as individuals, better riflemen than the Americans. They, on the other hand, have learned the value of driJl and organization, and herein lies the secret of their success in team shooting. The team that we had to contend against had been at work as a team since April last with its staff of coaches and spotters, in whom the men learned to place the utmost reli- ance, upon the very ranges on which the match was shot. On the other hand, our men were only able to have three days’ practice together as a team—a time utterly inadequate that if they were much expanded in the gun they would become crooked and unsteady in their flight. The fact was proyen by shooting them into snow, The best_riflemakers have acted on this knuwledgs of upsetting of bullets and uneven density of lead ever since, and devised ways to get the most uniform expansion by hardening the bullets with block tin or antimony, and using a grade of powder most suitable for the size and length of bullet used. Some years ago bullets were made in two parts, the forward part of antimony and lead, then a shell or butt of sofi lead was cast or swaged on to complete them. These bullets were made to get a more uniform expansion, and to confine the bearing within the patch where it should be. These are the best bullets in use at the present day. The length of guns was also considered, because with too quick powder there is a column of air packed within the barrel, near the muzzle, which diminishes the power, I have known powder go quick that a small charge puf into a long rifle barre! (that was freed or choke-muzzled) that it expanded a conical bullet into a a cylinder shape and stopped in the choke at ths muzzle of the gun until all the gas escaped at the nippls. The same amount of powder put into a three-inch barrel pistol would haye driven the bullet through two inches of pine. But the bullet would have upset the same in the pistol. esistance to the bullet by friction or otherwise while the powder is being consumed gives the great- est force and less power after itis consumed. The same applies to shotguns. The English have a mistaken idea—and most Ameri- eans too—that extreme long range rifles were not made in this country previous to these rifle contests. Such rifles were mada in New York State ten years ago, and there are many of them in use at the present day that can make a score at ‘1,000 yards equal to the best that haye been used in these long range matches. I know of twenty-six successive shots made with one of these guns at 560 yards, all within seven inches in diameter, and made previ- ous £6 this rifle contest. Another absurd idea is onr riflemen ‘‘classing guns by weight.” A barrel of ten pounds weight will shoot as well as one of twenty pounds of the same bore and length, provided the light one is not fired so rapidly as to heat it. It is true that a heavy one has a lit- tle the most power, but the difference is not worth talking about where both.guns are made with equal care. The fact is gunpoy- der is 80 quick that it takes the most of its power from a small amount of dead weight, and the light guns shoot about as well as the heavy ones. Rifles have been made heavy to do away with the unpleasant recoil, The light Creedmoor rifles do not shoot well from a solid or hard rest, owing to the expansion of the barre] when it comes in con- tact with a hard substance and causes the muzzle to jump, bat they do shoot well from a cushioned rest, or on the body in the positions taken, which are not much inferior to a cushioned rest. My opinion is—andI haye good grounds for giving it—that muz- zle-loaders will soon be made that willshoot one-third lessup and down at 1,000 yards than any now in use. Gero, H. Ferris. _————— CAUSES OF INACCURATE SHOTS, Enpiror Forest AND STREAM: The lamentable and apparently inexplicable accident which oc- curred at the target shooting near Albany, which resulted in the loss of a life, because a bullet diverged some thirty feet from its expected line of fire, seems to call upon all who can give any ex- planation which may possibly accuunt for the result, and which may tend to lessen the chances of a repetition, to do so, even if, as ' jin my case, it is necessary to plead guilty to a certain amount of stupidity. The day of the accident I was attending a turkey shoot, and had with me a small cavalry carbine, throwing a heavy ball. I have used this gun for yeara, and have become so accustomed to it that I have always felt it safe to make a good record at anything from a sparrow at fifty feet to a turkey at two hundred yards. Upon this Occasion something was wrong. The balls flew to the left and , right, in some gages fully thirty fect, and, in many instances, | loading our rifles. for some of them to throw off their old habits and subordi- nate themselves to the judgment of their coach, who, with four times the data to work upon, and the latest information of any. changes of wind, ought to be able unhesitatingly to give the amount of allowance required if only his men will shoot quick enough and are steady. To put a team properly together is a work of months, and under the rules for the Centennial Trophy, it appears to me impossible te send out a united team fit to represent our country uuless Scotland and Ireland waive theirright to send teams of their own, and join heartily with us in trying to wrest the prize from America. The other points upon which I would touch are—the Ranges, the Rifles and Positions. ~ I went out to America with the idea that Creedmoor must be very easy ground to shoot over, not only from the high scores made by the Americans themselves, but by the for— eign teams also which had contested on it. I do not now, however, consider it easier than many of our own ranges would be, were they properly flagged. Mr. Toller asks if they know what a fishtail wind is? The answer is that they hardly know of anything else. They have, however, plenty of flags in the right places, and a large clock-dial to indicate the direction of the wind. The big scores made by foreign teams are due partly to these appliances, but chiefly to their improvement in team shooting, the result of the practice, amall though it may have been, that they have had shooting together as a team. : Now as to the Rifles. I have not in the least lost my con- fidence in our rifles, but to get work out of them as good as the Americans get out of theirs, they must be treated with the same carefulness and attention. Without cleaning, the American breechloader is absolutely useless, for no second cartridge can be inserted. With partial cleaning they stand no chance against our rifles uncleaned. When thoroughly cleaned théy are, I think, better than ours uncleaned ; but when both are treated alike, and thoroughly cleaned, I have every reason to believe that our rifles are superior to theirs. I have had two of them for two years, have tried them well, and have always beaten them with a Metford. I have brought two more over, as the makers claim some improve- ments, and ghall again give them an exhaustive trial. My own personal experience has convinced me that a muzzle- loader can be cleaned quite_as easily and certainly as a breechloader, The Americans are now experimenting with muzzleloaders of their own make, and report most favorably of them, and are also, some of them, providing themselves with our rifles. They are quite tired of the trouble attend- ing the use of the breechloaders. With regard to Position. The match will, I trust, con- vince the shooting public that they must, if they wish to become successful shots, give up the forward position for any rifle matches. [was convinced two years ago, and at that time discarded it for all but military rifles. We should have lost the match if all had been on their backs, so must not give undue weight to the fact that three of our men shot on their faces, nor forget that an average of our highes score would not have been sufficient to win. Ze ‘ To sum up. We !ost the match for want .of time to organize our team properly, and our scores were further pulled down slightly by want of a thorough knowledge of the range--by position, and by want of sufficient care In In conclusion, let me say that I have had an intimation that the Americans would not refuse a friendly match at Wimbledon next year (not for the Centennial Trophy) should our N, R, A. invite them. If they do come 1 will be no child’s play to meet them. - They have a team ; we have to make one.—I am, yours faithfully, Wistow. H. Sr. J. HALForp, This letter of Sir Henry’s is an excellent one, and Amcrican Riflemen appreciate the compliment when Sir Henry says, ‘‘there (in America) men shoot for honor—here, Iam sorry to say, with some exceptions, for the pot.” But we by no means see by what argument the gallant Captain of the English team comes to the conclusion that, ‘‘ as indi- viduals, our men are better riflemen than the Americans.” This dictum we can by no means allow. Another point gi difference is in regard to guns; essentially bound up in the love of muzzleloaders, Sir Henry sees but little good in breechloaders. ' If, however, Sir Henry Halford has no doubts as to the superiority of Hnglish muzzleloader, Mr. Miller has, as has also a correspondent, who signs himse)f Breechioader, whose letter taken from the Volunteer Service Gazette we copy. To the Editor of the Volunteer Service Gazette ; Srr—I shall be glad if you will allow me to say a word or two on the aboye subject. First let me express a hope tnat some of the British Team who have procured American tifles- will give us the information asked by your corres- pondent ‘‘ Martini” in last week’s Gazette. We shall then, perhaps, be able to form some opinion as to the correctness of Mr. Herbert Miller’s certainly forcible arguments, Ina great match, like the Centennial, where the national honor is at stake, we ought to see that the British Team is armed with the best rifle known to science. Some of our “ cracks say that our rifles are ‘‘second to none." This intelligence would bé very re-assuring if it were not for the awkward little fact that the American rifles have beaten the British three consecutive times. The truth is, not one British rifle- man in a thousand knows anything at allabout the American gun. In our usual British conceit, we jump to the conclu- sion that everything English must, as a matter of cvurse, be ‘beiter than anything foreign, without even taking the trouble to find out whether it is so or not. I quite agree with Mr. Miller thal. the quality of the American_rifles is a fit subject for investigation. On the whole, we have not a single atom of reliable evidence to show that our rifles are as good as the Americans’. : There now seems a disposition to put all our eggs in Mr, **Coach’s”’ basket. If the ‘‘ Coach” were to break down what would become of the poor trigger-pullers ? 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It soon recovered itself and stalked off Its owner said that it would get intoxicated * three or four times a day, and that it seemed to thrive on whiskey.—New York Sun, bs, ga eke PEDESTRIANISM THAT Pays.—For twenty-five years Michael Hines, of Lackawaxen, Pa., has served as patrolman in the employ of the Budson Canal Company. “His daily task has been to walk a rownd of twenty. miles, and dur= ing all this time he has not missedaday, These, daily, aggregate a total of 120,000 miles, and Mr. Hines now returns to Ireland with the snug little sum of $16,000 in his pocket. Thisis walking to some purpose, references, can have careful se- lections sent for inspection. AGENT FOR THR Celebrated Prize Guns WwW. W. CREENER. These guns have beer winners in every trial during the last three years, competing with all the first- Class makers in England. The shooting of every gun is guaranteed, and prices 48 lOW 4s Consistent with good work. 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The writer re- cently enjoyed a morning’s shoot at the f6r- mer place. ‘hese doves are not the solitary eooing turtle doves of the West and North, ‘which are emblems of innocence, They are the ground doves, peculiar to the South, and are a magnificent game bird, as delicious upon the table as swift upon the wing. It fre- quently flies in small flocks of from five to a dozen, but it often comes darting through the pine tops singly or in pairs. They commence their flight at daylight from east to west along, - oyer and through the tops of the trees that akirt the lake shore in front of ‘the town. At the grayest dawn the ‘‘passee” opens and the rattle begins from the breech-loadere of 10 PLATT STREET, FOR TRAPS; GEO. E. HART & CO., NEWARK, N. J. PRICE, BOXED, WITH DARTS, SLUGS TARGEPS, &c., @I@. rig Saeed » FINE HOLIDAY PRESENT, . FHE W tMPROVED AIR RIFLE. / = Hepeclally Adapted for Target Practice. SPLENDID FOR SHOOTING sMALL GAME and touching up ; GATS GR DOSS. 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We call the attention of the fraternity to the aboye trap, claiming to be the ne plus ulira <¢ combines compaéctness witt durability, and is arranged, by & Bwivel on the bed-plate, to throw 2 ball in any direction or af any elevation un- known to the shooter, 4 screen preverit- ing his seeing the direction in which the trap is set. ; The spring, as the out will show, is made of a steel rod or wire, bent spirally at the point of attachment, thus receiving the concussion its entire length, and pre- venting breakage. PRICE $16, FOR SALE BY Williamson & Co., 669 BROADWAY, N. ¥. (formerly 317 Broadway.) beach for a mile at least. The incessant firing resembles the begin- ning of a/battle. Hvery passing dove has to tun this gauntlet, and so fleet is their flight that a single bird often escapes fifty separate aucceeding shots without the loss of a feather, and sails on defiantly to the land of the set- ting sun. ‘This flight and firing lasts for sey- eral hours, when the sport is over for the day. Very expert shota will often make enor- mous bags, hut novitiates frequently fire sey- enty or eighty shots without bringing down a bird. Jt is mopt perfect sport, on dry ground, right Te There is no /fatigue, |, no following a dog through brush and briars or getting wet ina blind or marsh: .The| CAMP LOUNGE CO., TROY, N. ¥, old Marigny plantation, near Mandeville— | fe SSS Valise Lounge, $5 now in eds of nite Nott, of the board | | : eon ahs Helen BL of health, who is an ardent sportsman—is the | py) wad los B ah every Dounse choicest spol, in the country for RE kind of and Get, Valiae Cot, Price $10, eset ite shooting. wo young men recently killed’ | #ft.' Jointed. 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All Setters and Pointers have ist, 2d and 3d prizes, cash, in open classes; $30, $20 and $10, All Settersand Pointers in free-for-all classes have eash prizes of $50 each, Officers of the Association—President, E. Hayden, Mauager American Expréss Co.; Vice-President, Jos. A. Wherry, wholesaié Boots and Shoes; Secre- tary, John W. Munsen; Treasurer, H, 8, Brown, of Brown & Hilder, gun dealers, Directors.—E. C. Sterling, President Hydraulic Press Brick Co.; C. Jeff. Clark, of Clark & Kennett, metal dealers; W. L. Scott, Secretary of Belcher’s Sugar Refinery. For catalogues and information address JOHN W. MUNSON, Secretary, 8t. Louis, Mo. Nov29 tf ESBRINA BENNESE, JESSE SHERWOOD, PrRopRiztor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle hounds, ‘¢Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K, C.8, B., No. 1,005. the celebrated ‘‘Hamlet,” No. 836. .This dog Sancho” has won seven prizes—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here, DBD OGS8s. DOCTOR HENRY GARDNER, No. 146) Weat Thirticth street, New York City. Dogs treated and Purchased on commission. ‘Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases, Ag 2tf OR SALE.—Genuine Fug Pups, three montha old, Address H. P. INGALLS, Superintendent Zoological Garden, Cincinnati, 0. : Novs 46 He SALE—A very large and handsonis brace of setter pups four months old, Dog and bitch ; fine stock, Colors, black and white, and orange and white. Have already pointed quali; price very low. Address, PEDIGREE, Box 465, Peekskill, ae rey: ov! j\OR SALE CHEAP—An English pointer dog, liy- er and white colored ; wellmarked ; one and a half years old. Obtained prize at Gilmore’s Dog Show. Apply at 118 Bast 1sth St. Novy29 1 OR SALH—A handsome setter, Across between the Field Tria| and Hthan-Allan stock, This dog is well broken on quail, woodcock and ruffed grouse. Has a good nose; is staunch and obedient. Address, P. O. Box 1153, Norwich, Conn, Noy.29 tf aBanted. ANTED—An offer for a Mullin duck gun; nine bore; length of barrels 36 inches; muz- zle Joader, Made for present owner ; cost $200. War- ranted in every particular. Can beseenat Genez, Chambers St. N.Y. Address, Wesley Smith, §4 St, Marks Place, New York. — Noy29 4 Hatels and Resorts for Sportsmen. Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. 0; Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Moa, R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of tha ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N. ¥. THE METROPOLITAN “=~ is midway between the Capitol and the White House, and the most conyenient location in the city, Tt has beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, aud eharges moderate, og , & OO. R, B. COLEMAN Wild Fowl Shooting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSH OR SPORTSMEN’S RE- TRHAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, L, L, By & practical gunner and an old bayman. Has alwaya on hand the best of boats, batteries, etc., with the largest rig of trained wild-géese decoys on the coast. Special attention given by himself to his gests and satisfaction guaranteed. Address WM. . LANE, Good Ground, L. I. Nove tf Duck Shooting at Van Slycks, CURRITUCK CO., N. 6 = Sportsmen Tarnished with Board, Skiffé and Stoel Ducks. - Good, Pariridge- and Snipe Shooting. Steamer Cygnet leaves Norfolk and runs direct to the house Mondaya and Thursdays at 6:30 a. Hoven Mm —= He is a grandson of {_ SYRACUSE, N. Y. Hotels and Resorts foy Sportsmen. SET SE =-— HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ‘ISLAND, is nesrer New York City than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Is as near, and has a8 good shoot- ing grounds, snd as experienced attendants (with live eese and otiier decoys, batteries, etc., always on and); nearer the station; the largest and the best Kept house in the bay. L.1. RR. to Atlanticyille Station. Fare, $2, Stage meets all trains, W, F. HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. Attanticville, L, I., Oct, 20, 1877. Oct25 Land-locked Salmon Spawn. Ths DOBSIS CLUB, on the Sysladobsis Lake, in Maine, will mbes of from 69,000 to 100,006 LAND-LOCKED SALMON SPAWNit? application ig seasonably made, before they are toofar devel- oped to bear transportation. any of the females from which this spawn was taken weighed 4 1bs., andthe milters quite as large. Price, $5 per thous- and, delivered to Express at Winn, Siaine, Apply to CUTLER DOWNER, 28 State St. Boston, Mana. Noy29 4t far Sale. - ECOND-HAND.—A yery fine Tolley breech loader, with two sets of barrels fitted to same Btock; one pair 10-bore Damascus and very close sheoting, other pair laminated steel and cylinder bore; weight, 9 lbs. and 9% lbs, This gun was made to order for the owner, and is very superior in every respect. Can be examined at gun store of HEN ue C, SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N, Y. Novi t: LOOMING- GROVE PARE —- ASSOCIATION. One share in above. association for sale ata very low price. The best Game Preserves in America. Trout, Black Bass and Pickerel fishing Address SPORT, this office. feb22.tt ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bought, sold and exchanged. C. 8. PECK, 8 West, Twenty- fifth street, New York. Sept27 iy OR SALE.—One pair English Fallow Deer, three months old. Address H. P. INGABLLS, Super- intendent Zoological Garden, Cincinnati, 0. .< Ovedt OR SALE, CHEAP.—One No. 2 Sharps’ Creed- moor Rifle, as good as new. Address Box 120 Taunton, Mass. Novil5 4t OR SALE—A TF. Wesson, 22 cal.rifie. Also a boiler plate target with three fingers, all in good condition; very cheap. J. R.GROHMANN, 1581 Third Ave., New York. SHONINGER ORGANS. [PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best Instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the Judges in their Report, from which the following ig an extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN COS exhibit &s the best Instruments at a price rendering them possible toa large class of purchasers, having acem ination of Reeds and Bells, producing noyel and pleasing effects, containing many desirable improve- ments, will stand longer in dry or damp climate, /ess liable to get ont of order, all the boards being made ee Py, put together so if is impossible for them fo either shrink, swell or-eplit.” THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. This Medal and Award was grauted after the most severe competition of the bestsnakers, before one of the most competent Jnrins ever assembled. New styles and prices just isaved, which are in ac- cordance with our rule, the BLAST ORGANS for the least monsy. : We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents. Illustrated Catalogues mailed, postpaid, upon ap- plication to B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO., 97 t 123 Chestnut Street, NEW HAYEN, CONN, Novzo 1 | vo? Syartsmen’s Gaods, DUDLEY’s Pat. Pocket Cartridge Loader, EXTRAOTS, DECAPS, RECAPS, LOADS UREASES AND TURNS OVER CARTRIDGE SHELLS, Equal to the mosf expensive machines. Is adapted to both paper and metal shells.. Weighs bnttyour ounces, and is ga handy as a pocket knife. In short, is just what sportsmen have been looking for. Samples sent, postpaid, to any address on receipt of price, and, if not satisfactory, the money will be promptly refunded. Nickel-plated, $2; polished, $1.75; japanned, $1.50. Liberal discount to the trade; 10 and 12- gauge now ready. DUDLEY & CO., Poughkeepsie, N, Y. Novy29 1 + A New Wad, The ‘* Fibre” wad will give a better penetration and paltape ther Hiey’s wadding. It is elastic and lastic; and will hold the load securely in brass shells, ill not take fire or blow to pieces. Price per box of 280, 25 cents for No. 10 and Ne Sample sent by mail on receipt of price. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE, DELAWARE OARTRIDGE COMPANY WILMINGTON; DEL. NOW READY, THE Sportsman’s Gazetteer AND GENERAL GUIDE. WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, 300 pp.; Price, $3. BY CHARLES HALLOOXK, EDITOR OF “FOREST AND STREAM ;” AUTHOR OF THE “FISHING TOURIST,” “OAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA,” zTC. NEW YORE: “FOREST and STREAM” PUBLISHING COMPANY: The book is a complete manual for sportsmen + It glyes every sportsmanlike methed for captur- mg every Known game animal, bird and fish in north America, It designates the proper charges for guns for each kind of game, the various kinds of decoys and blinds and baits and tackle for the fish. ; . Itgives over 4,000 localities where game and fish may be found, specifies the game found in each locality, the hotel accommodation, and the best coute to get there. (The preparation of this Directory was in itself a. work of great magnitude ) it gives the sci-ntific name and specific character- istics of each species it describes, with the habitat and breeding season of each—a most valuable con- tribution to science, It describes 297 yarieties of edible fish alone, that -May be taken with the hook; 80 varleties of ducks ; 50 varieties of snipe or Waders, and the different methods of shooting each. : Its instructions for capturing large game are very minute, and the chapters on woodcraft, outiitting and camping have been pronounced by BL Cazador,” of Los Angeles, California, to be simply complete. Every kind of dog used for sport is designated, and his points fo bench judgments fully given. The chapters relating to selection, breeding, Tearing, breaking, care aud diseases, comprise a seventh part ofthe yolume. There are 71 prescriptions and. recipes given under the revision o* the best modern canine therapeutists. itis in itself the most concise, accurate, instruc- tive, sensible and comprehensive work ever written upon the dog and his diseases. Any physician can minister the prescriptions with perfect confidence in their safety and efficacy. Ifcontains very useful recipes and remedies for Wounds, bites, poisons, illness, and emergencies of all kinds ; for cleaning, repairing, and preserving every implement used for sport;-for selection and use of every kind of boat: employed by Sportsmen s a reference list of several hundred books in request by sportsmen, end 2 directory where to buy outitting ods. It.instructs in taxidermy, and tells how to and mount specimens of animal, birds ands ee oe ——— THOMAS W. PEYTON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, : NOTARY PUBLIC, NO, 145 BROADWAY, Roos 20, New YORE Orry/ —- ‘ All wueiness promptly attended t@) Novag! 4 . 12, 20 cents for No. g, - FOREST: AND STREAM. * Publications. FRANK SCHLEY’S AMERICAN = Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Hunting anu Shooting the American Partridge--Quail; Ruffed Grouse—Pheasauts, with directions for hand- ling the un, hunting the dog, and thooting on the Wiug. Price, $2. Liberal discount to the trade. To be had at book stores generaliy. Address, Frank Schley, Frederick City, Md. Anew Medical treatise, ‘“The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- vation, a book for everybody. Price $i, sent by mail. Fifty CY pN TH Y SEL 4 original prescriptions, either one of which is worth ten times the price of the brok. Gold medal awarded the author. The Boston Herald says: ‘The Science of Life is, beyond all couparison, the most extraordinary work on Physiology ever pub- nN shed.” An Ulustrated Pam- HEAL let Sent FREE. Address DR. - H. PARKER, No. 4° Bul- py + finch Street, Boston, Mass, T HYSELE Oct4 3m , Sportsman's Gazetteer AND CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES HALLOCK, Editor “ Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun.” 896 pp., Price $3. * , Tinted;Paper, $4; half-buund mo , $65. Octiil A complete Dictionary for Sportsmen. Every- body wants it that has a dog, gan or fishing rod. + A®omplete description of all kinds of Game, Fish. etc. Fieid Sporte, Woodcraft, Angling, Fly Tying, Dogs, Dog breeding, Diseases aud ‘Yreatment, Boat- ing aud Boat-building, Several thousand localities where game and fish are to be fouud. Nothing of the kind ever before published worth ten times the price, ; PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 111 Fulton street, New York. q AME LAWS—New York, New Jersey, Penna., D. laware aud Maryland. Pocket edition, Con- tains useful information for sportsmen. Sent by mail upon receipt of price—t5 cents. FISHER & VAN ZANDT, No. 200 Waluut Place, Phila. Sportsmen's Goods, FLORIDA OUTFITS. Send 10 cents for ilustrated catalogue of SHOOT- ING, FISHING and CAMPING GOODS, with hints and directions f.r camping, shooting and fishing, Bogardus’ roles for glass ball shootimg, etc., etc. SOLE AGENT FOR GOOD’S MOCCASENS. DUNUKLEE'S CAMP STOVES— BOUDREN’S JACK, DASH AND FISHING LAMPS—TENTS, PORTABLE BOATS, LOUNGES AND BEDS—THOMSON’S SHOOTING SUITS AND SHOEPACKS, . AGENT FOR FOX GUNS. The N. VY. Shooting Suit, very soft aud pliable; waterproof, aud made in the best macner, This suit, on examination, will be found of a superior quality. tame bag, with pockets for cartridges, $2. A cheap coat, With same pockets, for $2.50. AGENT for the CELEBRATED SWEDISH WATERPROOF LEATHER JACKETS. Made of sheepskin and softas kid. Strongly re- commended to sportsmen, travelers, gentlemen driving on the road, etc. Scarcely weigh two pounds, and answer the purpose of a heavy over- coat. Price $16. Holberton’s Fly Rods, $5 and upwards ; every one warranted. MeBride’s Flies. Holberton’s full length Ely Books. Florida Spinning Baits; made particularly for Southern trolling. Also the beat flics for Florida fismiag. A long experience in shooting and fishing*and outfitting Warrants me in stating that sportsmen can rely ou getting the proper articles necessary for their sporting trips in any part ef the United States and Canaqaas. Ammunition of all kinds, including Curtis & Har- yey’s Diamond Grain Powder. AGENT FOR N, Y. CLUB SKATES. Wo sportsman should be without “ THE SPORTS. MAN’S DIARY AND NOTE-BOOK ;” Blank Scores for all kinds of shooting. Rules, etc., bound: in leather ;—a handy size for the pocket, Sent on re- ceipt of 60 Cents. Send no money by mall; remit by draft or P. O. order, W. HOLBERTON’S SPORTSMEN’S | EMPORIUM, 108 Nassau Bt, N, Ye Be Oy Box 6,109, \ Gunpowder. Warren Powder Mills, MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. SPORTING BRANDS—Bureka, Continental “Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S. Standard. The above can be had of the dealers, or at. wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P. LOVELL & SONS; corner of Wash- aighan Cornhill and Brattle streeus, Boston, Mass. VHA HAZARD POWDER GG. @ MAW JTACTORERS OW GUNPOWDER. Mazard’s 31 6g Bp weler.>? Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse), Unsurnassed im pein’ of strength and cleanliness, .?33 Our New Overcoat—The “ Plevna,” Water-proof, Miidew-proof and Moth-proof, is at— tracting great attention. It is made and sold cnly at Oakhall, Boston. The price is $13. If is a long overcoat made to wear to cover, or when driving or walking in stormy weather, It is perfectly waterproof, thoroughly ventilated, and just the garment that eyery sporting man should have, —— OurLeatherJackets and Vests are the great wind protectors. They are made from soft, pliable black leather, flannel lined, and Sell at $9 and $7. Our Flexible Tan~Colored Waterproof Leather Coats and Breeches are considered the finest things evermade, They sell at $22 and $15, —_——_— An illustrated circular, containing full description of each garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application, Address G. W. SIMMONS & SON, OAK HALL, BOSTON, MASS, Pe Sportsmen's Goods, _ ~starse * So ee Ey be + | a BALA El OTS ES oS OS LERS AND SILVERSMITHS, | HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DEALERS IN Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, etce IMPORTERS OF Frency, GSawtay, AND Endnise Fanor Goons, SPECIAL ATTENTION Si “Apraorarats Dusiens For Shooting, Boating, Racing, and other Prizes, our T ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, CONTAINING Three Dozen Wood Cuts of the above and other articles in our line; and Including the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTIOUT, Malled to any y Address, on receipt of 60 CENTS, Ronan’s Metal Shell Cleaner. Cleans fifty shells in ten minutes. No water used Knives elastic, self-adjusting, prevent the slipping of wads, Is unequalled as a breech wiper by cover- ing with an oiled cloth. For sale hy aligun dealers, or sample sent free by mail on 1 eceipt of price, $1.50; 10 and 12 bore. J. F. RUNAN, 785 Shawmud avenue Boston, Mass. Libeial diseouut to the trade) 25 Novs Fashionable Cards, no 2 alike, with name 10c. post paid. Gro.I. Reep & Co., Nassau, N. ¥ Octd4ly Sportsmen's Ziantes. HUNTING FOR DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGES, DUCKS, Take the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. FISHING FOR MIKE, PICKEREL, BASS, Erc, ¢ Follow the G. R. and I,.—The “Fishing” Line Time, New York to Grand Rapids, 37 hours, EXPENSES LOW. ~ Shooting season expires December 15. For infor- Mation as to routes, ratio and best points for the various kinds of game, etc, Apply to A, B. LEET, Gen. Pass. Agent, A. HOPPE, Grand Rapids, Mich, Eastern Agent, 116 Market St., Phila., Pa. Nov22 tf ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA LINE. For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. €C., and Brunswick, Ga. Sailing every FRIDAY from Pier 20, I. R., at 3 P.M. Close connection made with the M. and B. and B. A. Railroads at Brunswick, and the P. R. R. RK. at Port Royal; also with the steamer Carrie (which hss been refurnished), at Fernandina for Jackson- ville and the St. John River, for through rates of freight and passage, apply to G. H. MALLORY & CO., Agents, 153 Maiden Lane, Noy29 4m NEW YORK. FOR ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA., DIRECT, STEAMER TO NASSAU, N, P., BAHAMAS, Steamship San Jacinto from Pier 16 BE. R., Dec. 8, and therealter, from Savahngh, every two weeks, for St, Augustine and Nassgu, _ FOR NASSAU DIRECT. Steamship Carondelet, Dec. 4 and January 2, and monthly thereafter, For all particulars, illustrated guide, &c., apply to MURRAY, FERRIS & CO., No, 62 South St. FOR NEW SMYRNA, FLORIDA, Schooner Surprise, Capt. J. E. Springer, will_sail for New Smyrna, Mosquito Inlet, on or about Dec, 15,1877. For further information of Passage and Freight, inquire of FERQUSUN & WOOD, No. 46 South at., New York, . Noy29 sy FOREST AND STREAM. publications. ' LONG-RANGE RIFLE SPSOTING. EWED, A Complete Histounlmaf the International (1S Cauglivee Med Sus, 1873-1877—Com- Ae ce.’ Litho Shield Scores—Rules and \ '}"Regulations of the N. R, A. er a Etc., Ktc, | FULLY ILLUSTRATED ‘ ' BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND ATREAM AND ROD AND GUN.” Price 25 pents. New Yor. Published by the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 1877, Volumes or Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50. Acomplete setof the FOREST AND STREAM. seven ca Eat bonhd handsomely in cloth—a valu, able library for the spoitsmun—can now be obtained On apvlication fo this office. BINDERS. y fine books bound. Art Journal bound eaten te London publishers’ style. Picturesdue America, Art Treasury of Germany and omens Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, illustrated works, music and magazines in the best atyles and lowest prices ; done intwo or three days if required. EH, WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED ZHXCLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS’ EGGS, This magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo- gists, is nowinits third yolume, It isreplete with ali that is new or recent in Ornithology and Oology, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birds and eggs. It is just the periodical for those Making Collections of birds aid eggs for scientific examination, as its columns are coustantly furnish- ing descriptions of the eggs of new and rare species. TseRMs—Forty cents a year, in adyance. Speci- men copies and prospectuses only oh receipt of stamp. Address, Ss. L. WILLARD & CO., Oneida st., Utica, N. Y. Bound Ser Camp Life in Florida. Ry CHARLES HALLOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FISHING JTOURIST, Pabdlished by Forest and Stream Pub- lishing Co , No. 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, And for sa e hy all bookseliers. Sen by mail, post- age prepaid, of reve pt of price ($1.50) at office of publication. USTHiOs a d TRAPPER?= Inst ated Piac- tical Guide.—Gunnin* and rifle -hooting; mak- ing and using traps, snares and nels; baits and pa t- ing; preserving, stretching, dressing, tanning and dyeing skins and furs, fishing, etc. With fifty en- Tavings, 20 cents Taxidermist’s Manual, 50. Dog Training, 25. Of booksellers or by mail. JESSE HANEY & CO., |19 Nassan St., N. Y. Oct 256 Fur, Fin & Feather CONTAINS. THE GAME LAWS of all the States and the Canadian Provinces and a List of Hunting and Fishing Grounds, . Besides, a Vast Fund of VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR ALL e WHO EITHER SHOOT OR FISH. * Tt tells you everything you want to know about Hunting and Fishing, Where to go, How to get there, What Kind of Game and Fish you will find, What Kind of Shooting and Fishing Tackle to Use, Am- munition, Bait, &c., and is indispensable to all who use either Gun or Rod: it, is in fact, a complete HUNTING AND FISHING DIRECTORY, and no matter how much or how little recreation you take In the woods or along the streams, you will find Fur, Hin, and Feather worth many times dts cost to you, Each number coneists of 176 to 192 large ovtayo pages, and in additiog to the foregoing contains numerous Interesting Sketches of Camp-Life and Sporting Adyenture that renders the work enter- taining andinstructive reading for every household, Not an objectionable word appears in its pages. For, Fin, anp FEATHER is published every two months at $3 a year; single copies, 50 cents, can be had of all News Agents, Gun Stores, Fishing Tackle Dealers, &c., or mailed, postpaid, on receipt of price, Can be had at this office- ES" Specimen copies, conlaining ali the Game Laws as now inforce. 25 cents, ean be had only of CHAS. SUYDAM, Publisher, 1429 Chambérs Street, N, ¥. Sportsmen's Routes. Sportsmen's Boutes. ~ TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA B.R. €O. Respectfully invite attention te the Superior Facilities afforded by their lines for reaching moat of the TROTTING PARKS and RACK COURSHS in the Middle States. Whese lines belng CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difi- cuities and dangers of reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSPOR?PED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylyani Railroad Company also reach the beat lecalities for_ GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. HXCURSION TICKETS aré sold at the offices of the Company in allthe principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known centers for {Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, and Still Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BHACH HAVEN. CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAS renowned for SALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN AND FEATHER, L. P, FARMER, Gen’! Pass. Agent, FRANK THOMSON, Gen’l Manager. feb17-tt neater LINE. FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST. REDUCED FARE; ; Hiegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leaye Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St. at 5:00 P.M, NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices. State Tooms secured at offices of Westcott Express Com- pany; and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 333 Wash- ington 8t., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE. Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, Toot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rates, L.W.FILEINS, G. P. Agent, D,S.BABCOCK, Pres, UnlGAGU & ALTON RAILROAD, THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicago to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN HVERY THING. SPORTSMEN will pe ena shooting om the line of this road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, uail, ete. Connects direct at Kansas City with the angas Pacific Railroad for the great Buffalo and An- telope range of Kansas and Colorado. Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Sportsmen. JAMES CHARLTON, General Pasbenger Agent, ; Ohicago, I 5, A BUFFALO HUNT Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. THE NEW ROUTE FOR KANSAS & COLGORABO SPECIAL, ATTENTION TO SPORTSMEN. For maps, tickets, and gen’] information, apply to L. H. NUTTING, Gen] Eastern Agent, 234 Broadway, New York. T. J. ANDERSCN, Gen’l Pass. Agent, W.- FP. WHITE, Geu’l Ticket Agent, ; 2 : 7 Sporisman’s Route. CANADA, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, Direct Connections at Buffalo with New York Central and Erie Railway. At Detroit, with Michigan Central Railroad. At Toledo, with Toledo, Wabash and Weatern Railroad. DOGS CARRIED FREE and given apecial attention. THROUGH CARS—FAST TIME » AIR LINE—STEEL RAILS. FRANK E. SNOW, G. P. & T. Agent, Detroit. Topeka Kangsag HOW T OF TRIP, COST TO SETTLE, what tocul- tiv! bow to eulii- etc., ete, all @ toldin each number te of Morida New. Raith Work or, published My at2l Park Row, New by York men Single copy, f0r., one year 4@ Acres Or- er] Acont, Bor : Se, New York CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. = Take vessels from Cedar Keys {Ht make several trips weekly. Very fine game country; splendid fishing. FE. R. KING has accommiddationa for Sportsmen, and has dogsfor liunting, Refers to, % ¥. Novyl6 } = A, B. Doge, 351 Broadway, N. Y. Fall River Line FOR BesTtom AND ALL POINTS EAST, VIA NEWPORT AND | FALL RIVER. THE MAMMOTH PALACE STEAMSHIPS, | BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE Leave Pier No. 28, North River, foot of Murray street, daily, ab 4:20 Pp. M. (Sundays excepted). FULL NIGH I'S REST, NO MIDNIGHT CHMNGHS. Tickets for sale at principal hotels and ticket of- ices, at «flice on pier, and on board steamers. BORDEN & LOVELL, Agents, GEO. L. ‘CONNOR, J. KR. KENDRICK, Gen’l Pass, Agt. Sup'f. FOR FLORIDA. © OR THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, 8T, AUGUSTINE, SAN FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermcdiate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent. Philadelphia and Southern Mail S. 8, Co., Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. Deci4-ly ““The Bermudas.” ow ~onte Deo 2t ly. j Rea ISLAND RAILROAD. JULY 23, 18%7. Ferryboats leave James’ Slip, N. Y., thirty min- utes, and from Thirty-fourth street, H. R., fifteen Minutes previous to departure of trains. No boats from James Slip after 7p, u, On Sundays from Thirty-fourth street only. 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Rapids & N’rth’rn Railway. QUICKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH crossing uili connecting with all East and West Lines in Sowa, running through some of the finest hunting grounds inthe Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated wud Ruffed Grouse and Quail Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of. Reduced rateg on parties of ten or more upon Sppeatir to General - J, IVES, Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids. , W, Gen, Passenger ge WAY DAILY, WINsLow, General Manager, pone the 7:30, 4. M., 1:30 P. M. trains from Philad ‘Iphia, SUNDAY TRAINS—Leaye New York 2nd Phila’ delphia at 9:30 4. u., 530,12 P.M. Leave Trenton at ay me M., G:10 P. M, Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty Street, Nos. 829 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all ollces of the Erie Railway in Nw York and Brooklyn, and at No.4 Court street, Brouklyn, Ba gag; check from residence to dectination, cabana Septil3 ly h. P_ BALUWIN, Gen. Page, Agent GREAT SOUTHERN Freight& Pass’nger Line, VIA Charleston S. C, The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 3 o’.lock P. M. From Pier 27, IN. R. eae eae Ta. CHARLESTON, apt. M.S. Woodhull. Capt. R. W. ic SANTIAGO DE CUBA, GW. ULYDE, Capt. 8. Crowell. Capt. Imgraham. The above steamers haye been handsome] : y fitted up for the convenience of passengers - tiyalled om the coast for - ig ty ora Safety, Speed and Comfort. Close Connections at Charleston with the i and well-known Florida packets, DICPATOR Gane Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt. Scott, for FERNAN- LAA RON VILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA~ LA f I ISH, MELONY. points in Florida. : d CNY Sie etseall EXCURSION TICKETS \T REDUCED RATES, Insurance to Bas taa tion ONE-HALF OF ONE CENT, _Goods forwarded free of Commission, Pzss tickets and Bills of Lading issued and signed at the bigs ae eee we Ee & Fine oysters in every style of cooking, venison, turtle steak and soup, quail, a great variety of fish, to make no men- tion of that rare article, good bread and butter. ‘The board is only fifteen dollars a week. Mr. Kirby Lowd, the proprietor, always accommodating, and there is not that desire to reach one’s ‘‘bottom dollar” evinced by hotel keepers and steamboat men in the interior portions of the State. At Enterprise oranges cost the tourist fifty cents a dozen, but the same fruit was brought over to this place by some ‘underground rail- road,” and sold for thirty cents a dozen, very few being raised on the place. A number of the sportsmen’s wives were stop- fort. But communication by means of sail boats with St. Au- custine (or civilization) is more frequently resorted to than by the above mentioned route. New Smyrna was shelled and burnt repeatedly by our gun- boats during the late war, and the rebel earthworks still re- main, while on the wharf, dismounted, lies a small cannon, stamped ‘‘Chicopee, Mass.,” which was used inthe siege. Mr, Lowd, the proprictor of the hotel, after haying his house burnt over his head, retired with his family some three miles to the country, and on lighting his first fire was shelled out of his temporary encampment. He afterward served as colonel in the confederate army. Excellent fishing can be had at this place. Sea bass, tur- bob, drum fish, to say nothing of the excitement of shark fish- ing, and one of our party caught in two hours twenty-five of that savory fish called sheepshead, one a day being considered great luck on our northern coasts. Boats and guides are to be had without trouble, while any article wanting in one’s ac- coutrements is readily supplied by the ever-generous sports- man. Deer are to be had on many of the islands in this vicin- ity, and are ‘‘jumped” by hounds, the deer being “‘flushed” in the same manner as birds. We enjoyed one day of raccoon hunting ; the last animal captured haying a lively fight with our dogs. ping at the house, and the whole place had an air of true com-— Of all the: undergrowth over which a Me edenntae is obliged to travel, Florida will take the foremost rank, What with cactus, Spanish bayonet plants, ta say nothing of shrub pal- mettoes, our clothing after the hunt appeared as if it had been cut with the sharpest of knives. We shall remember for a long time our quail hunt in the saddle, for in this way a greater part of the shooting is ac- complished. Our Leavy Mexican saddle was surmounted by a big pommel, and drove a close competition to the size of the horse, leaving but little of him in sight. The bridle was com- posed of stray bits of various colored leather, tied together with string, and the reins were of rope, while with our feet, almost touching the ground, we set off on our hunt. Did the reader ever attempt to carry a gun in the saddle for ;the first time, with the horse on a lively gallop? We thought it would be easy, but somehow the barrels and stock grew long- er and heavier at every jump of the animal. We carried it over our shoulder, then under our right arm, until we were able to take oath to the exact number of bones and muscles each contained. Across the pommel was of course the place to rest it, but the extent of that article left room for little else. We met on our way to the hunting grounds a horse and cart fully occupied, by a ‘* Cracker” and his family. On the back of the horse was a child, while on the palm leaves which cov- ered the bottom of the vehicle reposed his lordship, wife, and three other children. Over the shrub palmettoes which reached to the horse’s breast we galloped, and placing some two miles between us and the village, we brought up at an old sugar mill, built by Turnbull over a hundred years azo. [ts composi- tion was Coquina rock, and in ruins, but what still remained of its ancient walls overgrown with lovely ivies, yellow jessa- mines and running vines, gave it a picturesque effect not soon to be forgotten, ‘Tall palm trees reared their lofty trunks from its interior, and my companion remarked that ‘‘ he had been led astray many times while abroad to yisit celebrated tuins, not half so artistic.” From this we turned into one of those swamps or savannahs as they are called in {the South, and our dog soon pointed on the edge ofa thicket our first bevy of quail. Dropping from our horses, and throwing our reins on the ground, which was sufficient to detain the ani- mals, we flushed the birds one after another, and secxred eleven fur our bag, one of them being shot on the wing after remounting to our saddles, the horses standing as still as if ~-petrified_Retrieving birds without a dog is impossible in Florida on account of the heavy-underbrusk, inyep With the — best of his species we lost two thal day. The next day was the Sabbath, and engaging a missionary who happened to be in the vicinity, we had service at the ho- tel, our top boots and hunting suits not detracting from our full enjoyment of the exercises. A small wooden building costing fifteen hundred dollars has been constructed, and is used as a church and school-house, the funds being largely contributed by sportsmen who frequent the place annually. After a few days of rest at New Smyrna we made prepara- tions to sail for our Eldorado of Florida—Indian River. Hir- ing a small schooner-rigged sail-boat, we loaded it with pro- visions of the best that could be had at New Smyrna, but the variety was limited. Hard tack, salt pork, rice, coffee, sugar and condensed milk was theffextent, relying on our guns td help out the larder. My guide was a six-footer, who (as was fortunate) had lived four years on this mysterious Indian River, knew every island and point, and alone with him I set sail, From Mosquito Lagoon we beat, tacking in and out through its many channels, shooting a few ducks on the way, and reaching the ‘cut-off’ about noon. This cut-off connects Mosquito Lagoon with Indian River, and is a half a mile in length. It was built by the United States Government dur- ing the Seminole war of 1835, and through it passed the sup- plies to the forts of the Indian country. At the present time the water is very shallow, the,walls having crumbled in, and it does not allow boats drawing over seven inches of water to pass. The channel is cut through solid walls of shell concrete, which arise on either side some twelve feet, and it is only eight feet in width, but with my guide in the water pushing, and the help of my own hands on the rocky sides, we effect- ed a passage. A boat of larger build had only just preceded us, working for three days a channel with pick and ax, and the sides of the vessel, which we afterward observed, were in a sadly damaged condition. From the cut-off we entered a large bay twenty miles in width, and which is really the head an of Indian River, Tt wasa lovely bight day,-the thermome- | ter at about 80 degrees in the shade, and we. enjoyed to the fullest extent the delightful sail across the water to Titusyille, which is located on the west. shore. Near this place is ‘‘Dum- met’s Grove,” celebrated the State oyer for its fine oranges, very few of which are shipped to the north. This fruit, though small, is deliciously sweet, with a very thin skin;and they are known in jhe market as “Indian River oranges,” and it is from these and “sick Yankees” that the Mloridians now- adays make most of their money. (To be continued.) HS <3 For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. THE EDITOR’S GROUSE HUNT IN MIN- NESOTA. ALLOCK ‘was expected in St. Paul, and what was to be done to entertain and amuse him was a question, pre- vious to his arrival, often discussed by the- sportsman's fra- Ttavae-but natural. that. we should wish to do him honor and make his stay amoug us as pleasant for him as the circumstances would permit, for we all felt a debt of gratitude due to the Editor of the Formsr anp STREAM AND Rop axp Guy, the author of the ‘' Sportsman’s Gazetteer ;” and this feeling, I dare to say without fear of contradiction, Several pro- jects were under consideration, and all agreed that in the first place he must have a day or two with the prairie chickens; for a sportsman visiting Minnesota in August or September without making the acquaintance of Cupidonia eupido and Pedisectes phasianelius, would be as bad as for a pilgrim to ternity of our city. is shared by every true sportsman in America. come to Rome without seeing the Pope—so a grouse hunt must be. After the arrival of our distinguished visitor, and proper greetings and hospitalities, off we started for the prairies, the Editor, *‘ Doo.” W, and I. “Doc.” is our leading sportsman, primusinter pares, with the best of everything desirable for a hunter's outfit ; guns, Cogs, boats, hunting-wagon—himself the closing link in that long chain of first-class sportsmen of whieh St. Paul] is justly proud. At 3 o'clock p. m, on the 13th of September we left-our city This most excellent thoroughfare binds together St. Paul with the Missouri-River, After crossing the Mississippi and passing Fort Snelling, we entered the beautiful Minnesota Valley, famous fcr its rich natural - meadows, in the midst of which a narrow belt of timbermarks out the meandering water-course, of which ere and there we had passing glimpses. Thus we sped on for hours; on our Tight an uninterrupted carpet of the richest verdure, but on the left highcr ground, with stubble-fiields and farmhouses, until by sunset we entercd a belt of heavy timber, a branch of the ‘‘big woods,” which here crosses the Minnesota River, and in a southeastcrly aireetion stretches through the country Darkness soon obscured the yiew, but our snorting iron steed carried us safely through the thickening gloom lo our objective point, Madelia, a small village and station, which will always retain its page in the history of Minnesota ag the place where the closing scene was enacted in the grard chase of the Northfield robbers ; for in a willow thicket on the bauk of the Watondan River near. this village ihe tigers were bearded in their lair, one klled, and the remainder, the three Younger Brothers, captured alive by by the St. Panl and Sioux City Railroad. and farther on by the Union Pacifie, with Califarnia, almost tothe kouncaries of Iowa. a few brave Minnesctisns. We arrived rather late in the evening. By the thoughtful- ness of *‘ Doc.” his famous hunting wagon, already described by the editor in his hunting notes, was in waiting at the depot and carried ourselves and baggage to the yullage inn, where comfortable quarters and an excellent supper had beforehand heen ordered and was ready. To this we did ample justice = F, A rasta = ey ae Aer osion iru eanine-iends fed dnd quartered we retired torest. Ih sstearly forgotten to mention that besides guns, ammunition and commissary stores, we brought with us two hrace of setters, “Doc,” his two magnificent thoroughbred Eng- lish, and Gordon bitch of the bluest blood, and I my imported Irish setter Royer, which is good enough forme. After an early breakfast we were off for the hunting field, which was about six miles distant. The day was not such a one, as you would select for a grouse hunt on the praities. It was very hot and sultry with a strone wind, almost a gale, blowing from the south, and there was not a particle of mois- ture in the ground. Proceeding a few miles at a rapid tate behind a span of splendid horses belonging to our Jandlord, we came suddenly to a stop by the discovery that the ring on one of the wheels was loose. _ This seemed rather perplexing at first, but had we not with us the author of the ‘‘ Gazetteer,” and was he not equal to the emergency? Out ofone of the many pockets of his hunting coat he extracted a roll, which was found to contain a small hammer, a pair of diminutive tongs, some annealed wire, a few nails, screws, and many little tools and odds and ends. The wire was firmly wound around the wheel on two or three places and fastened, and the injury mended in less than no time, And now it would follow in order, to describe the editor's famous hunting coat, from one of the receptacles of which the above useful bundle was taken, but I feel and confess my inability to do justice to the subject. Was it a coat, or wasit a con- glomeration of pockets? It was, in fact, yery much of pock- ets and very little of coat. The former by all means predomi- nated, Pockets in front, pockets behind, pockets above and below and everywhere ; each one containing some useful article which, according tothe “Gazetteer,” ought to be.ong toa sportsman’s comptete outfit. Any one who may Wish to in- spect this remarkable garment can doubtless find it hanging on the wall of the Foresr anp SrRmAm’s sanctum, where it ought to have its place, rescued as it was, on a later occasion, ‘from a watery graye.” After the mending of our wheel by the dexterous hand of the editor, we continued on for a mile or two more, and then left the wagon and commenced scouring a stubble field. The editor and ‘* Doc.” tothe left, and I to the right. My dog was the first to find geme, but as he came down, the wind which was blowing hard at the time, he did not feel the presence of the birds beforehe wasin the middle of thegang. The whole | i= = ; + | sou » }.3-5.- the ‘south, tiers lighting ina corn field to our right. | aucecsstal in finding. while and here, prairie chickens. so overheated and exhausted, being in very warm weather, that hecould hardly move, wants. l covey and bagged quitea number. which at the first fight we brought bank of an adjoining creek. the firing was quite lively, with tolerably good results. luncheon and some rest, for which farmhouse near by, and spread our shady side of a big haystack. I for one partook yery freely, which more anon. we resumed our hunt in the direction somewhat more easterly course, tance of two or thrce miles, Stars and stripes! and our late resting-place, some three miles distant. lost property, and as the driver thought that proce: ded onward on foot towards a certain were to overtake us. They had not long been absent when quite sick, probably the consequence of too freely indulging in salmon, grapes and lager-beer; cholera morbus, or something very much like it, I suffered quite severely, and sat down to rest at'a fence. Come, come, John,” called out Doc., ‘‘never mind cholera morbus, look at the dogs. We will kill a dozen birds before the editor returns.” And, sure enough, his setters had made game in a yery low, tails extended, eyes glaring, nostrils working ; there they stood as cut in marble, a most charming sight. How we wished we had our friend Zimmerman there to take the pic- ture. Sick as 1 was I snatched up my gun and joined Doc, On we went ahead of the setters, who refused to move a single step; we expected every moment a rise.of oat Teast twenty birds, and we found—g-biemud-furtle quietly marching along a narrow caltle path. ‘*D—m turtle,” broke ont Doc, in gaye it a vigorous kick. This was exceptional and very unusual in Doc., for he is a very polite gentleman, a church member, and not known to indulge in profane language. But then, fancy the provocation! Expecting a score of chickens and finding~a mud turtle. ’Tis enough to make a saint profane. A little further on we found and killeda couple of chickens ; but after that I stayed behind, feeling very sick and distressed. and waiting for the editor and the wagon to overtake me, There I sat for more than an hour wishing very much I were at home and “in my little bed.” But at last came the editor, the wagon and relief. The lost garment with all its contents was found not far from our lunching place, and the editor, hearing of my illness, told meat once that remedy was on hand. His coat, among other things, was provided, it seems, with a drug store, and up came from one of its innumerable pockets a small vial, from which the editor kindly adminis- tered forty drops ina tablespoon of water. Tt acted like a charm. Here it is for the benefit of the reader: Laudanum, capsicum, spirits of camphor, peppermint and Hoifman’s anodyne, in partibus equalibus ; detur, thirty drops for people in general, but forty for a grousehunter, brought to grief by canned salmon and Delaware stapes. Prodatiiin est. Although out of pain, I felt very weak and concluded to stay in the wagon for the rest of the afternoon. But the edi- tor and Doc. had pretty good shooting, finding quite a num- ber of birds on the way back to Madeélia, where we arrived just in time for supper. Our bag contained 46 grouse ; and although it was less than we had expectud, it was not so bad after all, considering the weather and our seycral mishaps. It Was our intention to have one day more among the pinnated gentry ; but when we rose early the next morning a slorm was brewing, and the sky looked all around very threatening. We decided therefore to takethe morning train for St. Paul, which we did; but when we passed through the big woods the sky had clvared up a little, and the editor and Doc. made up their minds to stay there until the eyening train and try their luck with the ruffed grouse. So I left them there and continued on to St. Paul, reaching my home just,as the storm broke loose. Meeting my friends the next morning, they reported as the result of their stay in the big woods; six ruffed grouse and a ti.orough wetting. Here endé:h the simple but truthful tale about the editor's grouse hunt in Minnesota, in which the prominent points seem to be a loose wheel ring, an overheated dog, a wonderful hunting coat, cholera morbus and a mud turtle. J. 8. ND_ STREAM. covey Tose aud scatteréd,.some going straight abcad ered AM friends folowed the former, and [ ihe latter, which van My dog worked finely, and in a short had bagged three or four birds, large; plump-and fully grown; then all of a sudden my dogdisappearcd, I looked. for hii all through the corn, ealleéd.at d whistled, but could not find him anywhere. Atlast [wentout onthe adjoining prairie, at a distance of fully a mile, I noticed poor Rover running like a deer, backward and forward in every direction. From some cause or other he had lost mein the corn field, got bewildered, and was apparen'ly hunting me instead of I took to the wagon and made the driver bring me up to the dog, and when I came up to him he was rather too fat for hunting His hind limbs seemed partly paralyzed, and the poor animal was in great distress, Fortu@ately we had plenty of ice, and by hold- ing a big lump on hi8head, and giving him ice water in small quantities he gradually reeoyered; but he was fors de combat for thst day and was consigned to the kennel in the rear part of the wagon, I was very much annoyed by this mishap, and remained foran hour or two with my dog administering to his In the meantime my companions had found another I now joined them, and for the rest of the day we all three shot over ‘* Doc's" s-tters, Tn another corn field we soon found-a large gang of birds, of down three ; but they were very wild, rose all at a time and disappeared behind the high For a long while we hunted for them in yain in the bottoms, on both sides of this and in the willow thickets onits banks, but finally, farther on in some very high grass we found them again, and for a few minutes It Was now nearly noon and intensely hot, the thermometer surely up among the nineties, and we concluded to have our purpose we repaired to a commissary stores on the Our lunch basket contained among other things, canned salmon and Delaware grapes, and for beverage some yery excellent bottled beer, of all of which And hereby hangs a tale, of After lunching, smoking and resting to our heart's content, of Madelia, but taking a Tn a cornfield close by our resting-place we found a few scattered birds which we bagged, our editor displaying here some yery fine marksmanship ; and I may as well here remark that, as far ag I remember, [ think he hardly missed a bird all day long. After this, for a dis- we did not find a single bird, but made by this time a very unpleasant discovery—the editor's *famous hunting coat, above referred to, was missing, and with it his gold watch and chain, nearly all his shells, and many other useful and ornamental articles too numerous to mention, It was gone sure enough; had slipped down from the wagon somewh:re on the prairie between us Here was a preity go! but an attempt must be made to recover the he might be able to follow the wagon track back over the prairie, he and the editor retraced their steps with the wagon, while Doc. and I point, where they I commenced feeling apparently it was a case of patch of grass and came to a most beautiful point, crouching hatching establishment of G. C. Atkins, % 7m a aa 1 HUNTINGIN SULLIVAN cow. The Beaverkill region” of Sullivan.’ famous not only forthe rare’ frout, i-eIRD, streams afford the angler, even in? : fishing within nso Clothin to he not much more than a meRe PSOE and secure ridgcs where the ¢ 9. Ind. There is a section, however, oe t kill and civilization, which j Jting of Coat, ¥ fully as prolificin all that the spo Shavicaiers = yl those that made Nimrod so mighty. auighe tN ‘ ship of Bethel, in Sullivan County, has surprised eyer year with the excellent hunting it bas provided. | Dee plenty ; so many bear have not been seen simce the da the prairie hunters;and as to partridge—heg pardon, g —and the smaller game, the woods have been full of they Dave Avery and Billy Beemer, Smith Schocnmakers 9 few days since, “sportsman’s rest” I for a at y yy dg bee LOW Smith kee in Bethel. Th grouse shooting is unsurpassed. Dave Avery, of the Man House, who is equally at home behind setter or deerhoun in hand-to-hand contest grouse shooting could never find better sport than Within three miles of Monticello, aere, eee in from the surrounding country to en cello is the centre of Pond, and other wild hunting refions, a convenient locality or one that gives better promise to sportsman than this same ‘section of Sullivan County. writer has just returned from a week's stay in the section, The other two escaped. There is a arty of New Yorkers gf Black Lake at the present writing. TPhey 1 ever, at last accourts. Sportsmen visiting this region by going to the genial Sherif Morris's mansion house, will find Pet = 3 furnished full information as to hunting grounds, etc, Sith Culture, HISTORY OF SALMON CULTURE [I PENNSYLVANIA. 4 e (From the Easton Free Press.) Oe October 26, 1870, the first black bass, about 450, froms Harper's Ferry, were placed in the Delaware, just below the Lehigh Dam. The project was suggested and urged by the late Thaddeus Norris, and the funds for the purpose were raised by him and by Howard J. Reeder, Esq., and G. W. Stout, Esq., these latter raising in Easton $518, and Mr. Norris about $1,000 in Philadelphia. The remainder of the funds not applied to bass (about one-half) was then applie by Mr. Norris to the experiment of stocking our waters with “salmon. It had occurred favorably to him that salmon would live and"thrive in waters of the purity and temperature of the Delaware and its tributaries. In the winters of 1870’71 Mr. Norris made arrangements With Mr, Christie, who owned a hatching establishment in Duchess County, N. Y., for the purpose of this experiment, The late Henry A. King, conductor on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, an enthusiast in fish culture and angling, took a deep interest in these experiments, and he, with Mr, Christie, personally superintended the bringing of the salmon fry to Easton, where they arrived with them on Decoration Day, May 80, 1871, an exceedingly hot day, They brought about 2,000 salmon fry, about one and a quarter inches long, Owing to the great heat of the day and the long journey, one hundred and fifiy miles, and the lack of experience at that time in transporting fry, they arrived in a bad condition, only 2,000 being alive out of many thousand, and most of these in a very weak state, Mr. George W, Stout, who-carried out all the details of Mr. Norris’ suggestions, with the aid of B. H. Christie and his. brother, Leonard D, Christie, deposited the fry, on the eyen- ing of their arrival, a part of them in the spring of the late Paul Rader and the remainder in Benjamin Lerch’s spring and. John Lerch's spring, These springs are all large and situated on the Bushkill, about four miles above Easton. As these fish were in such bad condition when deposited that it is not known if any of them lived, the experiment was considered unsatisfactory. The project was then conceived of bringing the eggs from Canada and hatching them on the ground, and 13,600 eggs. were received from Mr. Wilmot, Newcastle, Ontario, part of which were whitefish, by Mr. George W. Stout, on April 4, 1872. On April 6th Mr. Stout, Mr. Thad, Norris and Mr. H. J. Reeder, placed the eggs in hatching boxes, previously pre- cate in the fine spring of Jonathan Fly, about a mile west of aston, The salmon were very successfully hatched out under Mr. Fly's supervision, but the whitefish were a failure. These salmon were placed in the large spring by the Bushkill, ime mediately below Yohe’s upper dam, by Messrs. Stout, Norris, Mark Warne and Mr. Fly, To make the experiment more conclusive, hatching boxes were prepared, after Mr. Norris’ model, and placed in Mr. Heitzman's spring on the Delaware, two miles above Easton, and on the 23d of March, 1873, the same party placed in the boxes 40,000 salmon eggs from the Bueksport, Maine, These were batched out not so successfull Delaware, fm DAS Coty body hi Monticell@ one is in e sy deer, and had a bear chase with an unsuccessful ending, hows Monticello has five trains from New York via Erie Railway to Port Jervis, then by Port Jervis and Monticello Railroad, § everything pleasant, and be : as those by Mr, - Fly, but probably one-half suryiyed an Were placed in the | | | | FOREST ‘AND STREAM. 345 | These experiments were the tesuliiof the private snterprise RuTLann, Noy, 26, 1877. | ‘strike straight out to sen,” it shows that they are just upon the eve of of ihe persons named, and all salmon propagated were of the their Jong migrations, as the older onas—who are probably the leaders Salmo scalar, or true salmon of the St. Lawrence and Northern here—are Wont to do, from the sonthern shores of Europe crossing the Europe. The private enterprise of these gentlemen was then Mediterranean Sea to spend the winter months in Africe. The fact merged into the labors of the Fish Commissioners of Pennsyl- that the friend of “J. G. W.” saw them a hundred miles at sea off Hat- vania and New Jersery, and we trust that our Commission teras rather confirms the statement of *! Virginian,” and both together will be more liberally encouraged by appropriations thau here- fill with saddest disappointment the hearts of those who have struggled tofoye, in view of the facts that salmon culture in cur rivers to introdtice them here, There are parties here now ready and willing seems to be crowned wilh success. to import a thousand or more of these birds to stock the country if any ey degree of success is probable, but if they all ‘‘strike out to sea” the next antumn and perish, 48 they must, in the waves, some new plan of operation must be commenced or the whole scheme abandoned. We would suggest, if the birds were planted in Mlorida or the Carolinas, in March or April, they would hardly think of going South at that perlod, but would be likely to go North in May, where they would breed and’ possibly return to the place of colonization the following autumn ; or again, the callow birds might be captured In néts or otherwise at the end of August and kept at the North during the winter tobe released in the spring where, they would reproduce their yonng, which possibly might not incline to leave our shores and perish, a8 have their prede- cessors, The whole matter is now open before our sportsmen who are more intimately interested, though every person should feel an Interest in the subject, as it would, if successfu!, add somewhat to the food sup- ply for the whole country. We are stillnot without hope that come plan willbe suggested whereby the birds may be successfully intre- duced and bred here. We also desire from the South further informe « tion of our little pets, still “ hoping against hope” that some of them may tarry and dwell with our Southern brethren during the winter, to return and receive from us in the spring a.hearty welsome. W,. Harcoop. EDITOR FOREST aNp STREAM: Judge of tle surprise of the Rutland Fur Co, on reading an article in your paper of last week, headed “QuailatSen. Have we anew variety of quail?” With yourcorrespondence and editorial you seem to be in & profound dotbt, but to throw light upon the subject, I would angyest that it is not necezsary to look to Jamaica or St, Crolx for a golution of the question you propound, but letthe Forsst AND S?reaw refer to itgell. See your paper of June 28, pare 341; August 2, page 447; August 9, pages 10,11 and 12; August 23, pare 51; September 6, page 93, and November 15, page 296, all of which haye reference to the linportation ot Migratory quail to this country the past season; also letters in Rop AND GUN of January, 1976, written to Dr, Goldsmith, then in Durope, by me, whith is believed to be the first record ever in print in fayor of their importation. On the sth of June last received, through the kindness of Mr, Geo. H. Owen, United States Consul at Messina, Sicily, from Mr. D, Bon- anno, cut of an invoice of 200, 197 of the migratory quail in the best condition. One half of them were turned ont the nextday, 9th, and The remainder on the 1ith (ihe 10th being Sunday) im most favorable plaves for breeding (aeé your paper of Aug. 2). I should judge that Lhe sexes Were divided as follows; 80 males to 120 females. They com- mienced laying within Ave days of the time they were turned out, A large number of nests were Tound, the number of eges in each nest ranglug from eleven fo sixteen—as a rule thirteen or fourteen, Barring accidents, which happened to twoor tlree neésts, almost every egy hatehed, and the young birds left in an hour after hatching. One old bird was run down by amowing machine while hatching, She took her young out ofthe way, leaving one egg with a live bird in it un- hatched, Vive or six nests were built within fifty yards of farm- house, or within thirty rods of the place where they were turned cut. There are more than twenty different fields where the young birds haye been seén ranging in numbers from twelve to fifty in afleld, The eggs of the birds are of the size and shape of the Amerivan quail’s egg, though of yarious shades of color, from the color of the turkey’s ere to that of 2 Damascus gun barrel. The male birdis very cheerful and happy nightand morning about dwellings and fence-yards, while the female is hatching and caring for the young, The birds fed, almost exclusively upon grasshoppers and ather in- secis; wereseen in large parties, malnly young, evjoying agrand grass- hopper hunt, but at the slighvest motion of an lutruder all would skuik and could net be found. Had these birds been placed in the Missouri Valley fifty years ago itis believed that the grasshopper plague would —neyor haye occurred. The young birds at tour weeks old would fly with nearly the same facility as the old ones, Many of the birds mi- grated before Septemberl. A few were left, a sort of rear guurd, ten Gays later. Itis believed a Safe estimate that eighty females bred and migrated. Netto exceed ten birds, old and growing, are kuowa to have been killed—all by accident. .ltisa bad omen for their successful acclimatization that they leave the coast s0 far north. ‘‘That they go down to the seain ships that do business in great waters.” Those birds will most certainly perish. Would it not be better to introduce the birds far West, away from sea- ooast, £0 that their migration would extend into Mexico? Should any humber ef these birds follow the coast to lower F.orida they might easily Ny to Cuba, Jamaica, San Domingo, or Yucatan, in which case they would most certainly re.urn. It seems impossible that all should sal ‘ *' SALMon an 1852 n-ne SusqvenaNna.——Eprtor Forest AND Raaeharet found a newspaper cutting which I copy for you: 7852. June,—A salmon weighing upward of two pounds Yas caught in the Susquehanna, n®ar Danville, some days kince,”’ I think that the Delaware and Susquehanna, rivers are better for salmon rivers, and that this fish would thrive there better than in the Hudson, but the matter of fish ladders over dams ougiit to be attended to, I may add that sawdust thrown into rivers and sinking, water-logged, to the bottom is Geath to salmon. I heard this stated on the small rivers, Metis, Rimonski, R. du Loup, Des Trois Pistoles, ete., that empty into the St. Lawrence from the south, in 1840, while on the Northeast Boundary Survey. There are no salmon in these rivers of any consequence on this account, Maybe it is because they all have natural falls that the salmon cannot Jeap. We got few salinon in the Metis near the falls (some 40 feet high and near its mouth) and as many as we could use fora party of thirty men, in the basin below the falls, which robably wexe only looking in for a chance, In the Lake Metis, 40 miles from the St. Lawrence, we got quantities of Togue or salmo amethystus, from 6 to 18 pounds, on the spawn- ing grounds in September. Yours traly, Eprrok ForEst AND STREAM : SALEM, Mass. In your issue of Noy. 22 there is an article headed, ‘Have We a New Variety of Quail?” with two letterson the subject. Now, are not the quail found off Hatteras and in North Caroling the European migratory quail, some hundreds of which were put out by Judge Hverts, of Ver- mont, last spring, and nearly as many by different sportsmen around Boston, with the hope that they would breed, go South on the approach of cold weather, return in the spring North to increase and multiply, giving us 4 quail that would not beso likely to ba winter-killed as our own native bird? It is hoped that specimens may be properly identified: There was some fear expressed that they might try to cross the Atlantic, and, of course, perish; but if they have followed the coast as faras North Carolina, let us hops that most of them may be preserved, and that the introducing a hew game bird becomes & success, A large importation will probably be made this winter, if it seems at all prob able thatthe attempt last spring was asuccess. Your correspondent, “Teal,” shot one, November 1, at Bssex, in this State, which was a young cock bird, showing that those put out about here had bred, With the hope that notice of any strange quail beiag found or shot may be forwarded to you for insertion, I remain, very respectfully, STAUNCH. [We earnestly hope that any and all of our Southern friends who may chance te meet with these little immigrants will at once communicate with us. Notices of their habits, so far as it is possible to observe them, are especially to be desired, as J. Carson Brevyoorr. 2 Geneva Laxn, Wis., Nov. 22.—On last Thursday there were received here 500,000 salmon trout eses for N. K. Fair- banks. This is the third season that Mr. Fairbanks has pur- sued fish propagation upon a large scale, He has deposited in Lake Geneva nearly 9,000,000 young food fishes, as fol- lows; In 1875, 17,000 Oswego bass; in 1876, 250,000 salmon trout, 112,000 whitefish, 50,000 brook trout, 1,500,000 wall- eyed pike, 20,000 California salmon; in 1877, 1,000,000 sal- mon trout, 100,000 whitefish, 4,500,000 wall-eyed pike, 100, 000 California salmon, 108,000 brook trout. For this season he has successfully hatched 200,000 California salmon, which are now lively minnows an inch in length, and he will receive large quantities of fish eggs within the next few weeks. Wis- consin has an appropriation for this season for fish culture, and the State hatebing—houses at Madison and Milwaukee are now in successful operation under the charge of Prof. H. W. Welsh and Bart Scott, formerly of this place. There will be propagated at the two houses this season 5,000,000 each of whitefish and salmon trout, besides 160,000 California salmon, and considerable quantities of brook trout, ete.— Wésconsin State Register, Nov, 29. ee —The recent floods in Virginia washed a great many bass out of the James River, The State Hatching House at Lex- ington was much endangered, but the water did not finally cover tle floors to a greater depth than fiyeinches, The hatch- ing troughs are two feet above the floor. Fish Commissioner Henry B. Nicholas has sent us twin iish from the hatching of the California salmon—always an interesting moustrosity, but by no meansrare. The fish are joined at the middle of the bodies, and have one umbilical sac in common. ‘The sal- mon fry, we are slad toleara, turned ont remarkably well. Satmon In Cayuea Lare.—Hditor Forest and Stream.— Three years ago last February the Game Club here let loose a eonsiderabie number of salmon fry in the Inlet, some four to five miles above Cayuga Lake. We have heard of a sirange fish being caught up the Inlet by persons drawing sucker nets, but they devoured what they caught and kept mum. On Sunday last, however, a fish floated up in the lake nearly done to death by a lamprey eel. He was picked up, and found to bea gennine Kennebec salmon, eighteen inches long, and weighing at a giiess three and one-half pounds, The fish was sent to Monroe oy Seth Green for identification. There are liyine here and hereabouls some oldest inhabitants who re- member, and have caught the great salmon, that before the rie Cariai and ihe Oswego dams used to make their way from the sea to this very Tolet. Some of them haye seen this fish, and immediately pronouucsd it a true salmon. Now the @reat question is, will these iish breed here; running up the In- Jet to jhe lake for that purpose, and falling back into the lake as they do into the sea elsewhere? Oris this one of the fry put in here three years ago; and has it been to the sea and got 80 far back, seeking the place of its youth? It is considered here that the dams and the canal haye lonz ago sealed access from the sea, i. Lthaca, VY, ¥., Now. 25, 1877. diatural History. THOSE MIGRATORY QUAIL, W are al a loss to conjecture through what inadvertence all that has been done by the sportsmen of Boston. and Rutland in introducing to our bird faung such an inter- esting addition as is the migratory quail of Hurope was over- Youked. It is true that when the articlesin question appeared in Forrest Anp Sreram last summer, we were absent in the West, and hence our attention was not specially called to the matter, as it would have been had we been in charge of the office al the time. This absence must plead our excuse. ‘The error was observed almost as soon as the paper cama frora the press, but of course too late for correction. The services of Judge Hyeris and Mr. Hapgood, whose ‘letters we print below, are too well known im this connection tor need’ comment or praise from us, and we cannot help be- ieving that although their efforts just now seem to have me With a check they will ultimately be crowned with success perish off North Carolina. while here. Your correspondent “Virginian” has ziven an accurate de- generations of sportsmen we could offer, They seemed not at all inclined to suicide’ scription of our birds. ‘he mark of dark fegihers across the throat of the male is very prominent, and the sexes easily distinguished. Will not other sportsmen in the South communicate with you should they fall in with the birds during the winter? Before closing, I must, do a simple act of justice to Mr. W. Hapgood, of Boston (see his letter of August 9), as he, among all the men corresponded with previous to the importation of the birds, endured to the end, and received his birds on the same allip with ours, while s:6 many who promised thelr co-opera- tion tried to fight but fainted. Truly yours, W. G, EVERTS. Boston, Noy. 28, 1877, EprToR FOREST AND STREAM: Returning on Saturday last from an excursion of several day’s quail shooting at Cape Cod dur attention was called to some editorial com- ments upon two letters in your last issue, Nov. 22, describing a new species of quall. The editorial remarks are on page 306 and are headed, “Quali at Sea—Have We a New Variety of Quail?” By referring to FOREST AND SrREAM of Aug. 2, or to the 9th of the same month, or to yarious notices of the “press” up and down the land, any one may inform himself as to the introduction of the ‘‘new variety of quail” in- fo this country as well as of their habits and characteristics. In the article of Aug. 9 the writer asks this question, inreference tothe newly imported European quail (Coturnix Communis): “If they migrate will they strike boldly out to sea, thinking they are to cross the Mediter- ranean and thus perish?” The information conyeyed by your corres- pondent “J. G.W.” would seem to confirm the worst fears of the writer. That “‘d.G,. W.” being one of the ‘new readers” of your interesting journal, shouid not be familiar with the fact of the importation of these birds, or that the matter im hand should haye escaped the notice of “Virginian” who describes the markings and habits of the birds re- markably well, particularly that part which refers to ‘puzzling the dogs,” would seem to elicit no comment, but that the editor of Forusr AND STREAM, who has previously acknowledged in complimentary terms the effort to introduce European quail into this country, and who usually seems to know and remember everything pertaining to sporting Inatters, should fail to recognize these birds, is truly surprising. ‘The parties who imported these birds, nave, from the yery dsy they were planted upon our soil, had great solicitude about their propagating, migrating and returning. So earnest were some of them, that they de. sired notice to be given through your columns of the probable appear. ance of these birds at the South, and requesting information through the sane, 28 to their habits and modes of life in winter; bul not wish- ing to trouble the editor, and thinking some one would be jikely to ob- gerye and note the new comers, the request was not made, There is no positive evidence to show that the birds planted in Massachusetis bred extensively ; the several broods are known to have existed, while those planted in Vermont multiplied prodigionsly. The reason for this has not yet transpired. Do they breed better in mountainous regions. than in level sections slong the sea board? Or do they ffud congenial food in the Green Mountain Range which utterly faileth on the Atlantic coast? Both colonies migrated about the 10th or 15th of September. Now, if they are foolish enough to leave these happy shores with all the millions of acres of wheat felds behind them and put to sea steer- lug in a Southeasterly direction, as represented, we may as well close ** Adventure No. 1” in. quail, not by “profit and loss,” but “lost-at sea; for not one of Liem will ever again see land, Should they change their coursé and steer more to the Sonuthward, as they would be likely to, they would still be unéble to reach the Bahamas, the nearest land some six hundred miles distant. We cannot help thinking that if these prolific little breeders could be introduced into this country and by some system of planting be taught to migrate only from the Northern to the south- ern pari thereof, and vice versa, it would be the greatest boon to future If the account giyen by Virginian’ is true, as we believe it is, that when flushed near the Nie i they rise to an altitude of ‘Ave or six hundred feet” and then é : completed. island, Some of the sea birds, Ober’s explorations : 1, Margarops herminieri (Lafr.) 2. Do depsirostris (Vieull.) 3. Do montanus (Vieill.) 4, Cinclocerthia ruiicauda, Gould 5. **Thrush?” Heard of but not Obiained, 6. Myiadestes genibarbis, Sw. 1, Thrycthorustufescens, Lawr, 8 Siurus nzevius (bodd.) ‘ 9. Dendyeca yirens (Gm,) 10, Dendreca petrechia (Linn ) 11. Do plumbea, Lawr, 12, Setophaga ruticilla (Lma.) 13. Vireoayivia calidtis var. do- minicana, Lawr. 14. Progne dominicensis (Gm.) 15, Cexthiola domloicana, 'Paylor, 16. Huphonia fayifrons (sparcm.) 17. Saliater quadeloupensis, Latr. 18. Loxyigilla boctis (Linn.) 19, Phouipara bicolor (Linn.) 20, i lainea martinica (Linn,) 21, Mylarchus oberi, Lawr, v2, Elueicus blaucol, Gund, 33, Tyrannus rostratas, Scl. 24, Bulawipis jugwaris (Linn. ) 25. Do, holosericeus (Lion,) 26, Thalurania wagleri (Less.) 27, Orthorhynchus exilis (Gm.) 9s. Cheetura polinra (‘Temim,) 29, “Swift.” Larger than the pre- ceding species, not obtained, 30. Geryle alcyon (Lian.) 81, Coceyzus minor (Gm.) 32. Ohrysotis augusta (Vig.) BY GEO. N. BOUT a year ago an agreement was made by the officers of the Smithsonian Institution with Mr. F. A. Ober (the well-known correspondent of Formsr snp STEEAm), to make explorations in some of the Lesser Antilles, thereby to obtain a better knowledge of their atural history than we -have heretofore possessed. It was arranged that I should ex. amine the birds, and prepare a catalogue of the species found in each island, to be published when its investigation was served sufiiciently to be surely known. the catalogue of the birds of that island, to befaccompanied with the notes and observations of Mr. Ober ; | but as its pub- lication possibly may be delayed, it has been thought advisa- ble to put on record in ForEst AnD Srresm the result of Mr. we cannot hope to be successfulin our efforts to introduce them to this country unless the requirements of the birds be- come more fully known than they are at present. Judge Hverts’ suggestion of planting a colony of them in the West, perhaps in the Mississippi or Missouri Valley, seems to us 8 most happy one, for, if located there, is does not seem possible that they could reach the sea.—Ep. ] ——_—_$<$<$_<__>—_+- A PROVISIONAL LIST of the Birds Pro- eured and Noticed by Mr. Fred. A. Obsar in the Island of Dominica, 4 LAWRENOE, Mr. Ober commenced with Dominica, and has sent three collections from there, comprising, apparently, with a few ex- ceptions, all the land birds he heard of that inhabited the not easily obtainable, were ob- I am now preparing 83. “Parrot,”’ This species ig well known, but Mr, Ober was unable to procure it. 34, Strix flammedé yar. Digresceng, _ Lawr, 26. Pandion halistus (Linn,) 36, Bateo pennusylyanicaus ( Wils,) 87. Timmunculus sparverius yar, aotillavon (Gor) 88. Fregata aguila (Linn ) 39 Phaxthon flavicvostris Brands. 40, Pelecanus fuscus (Lipn,) 41, Ardea cundidigsima (Gin,) 42, Do. em@rulea, Lion, 43. Butorldes virescens (Linn) 44, Columbo corensis, Gm, 45. Zenaida meriinica, Bp. 46, Chamepelia passerinu (Glan 47, Geotrygon montana (Lint.) 4s, Oharadrius virginitus, Burkh, 49, Sirepsilus interpres (Linn.) 60. “‘*pandpiper”’ Specimen not yet to hand. 41. Tringoldes macularlus (Lion. 62, “Tern,") Seen by Mr. Ober, and thought to be Avons stolldus, 58. Steraa antillaram (Less,) bt. Do. fuliginosa (Gun.) a5. Do. ajitestheta, Scop. 56. “Diablotin.” A “spofectes Peirel, which burre ws on the top of high mountains for a nest, Atonstiine abundant, now rare. Br.Ober has meade atrangementa by which he hopes to obtain this and the other species he falled to ger, A FEW WORDS CONCERNING RUFFED GROUSE. Error Forgst AND STREAM : “He who shooteth the ruffed grouse on the wing is greater than he who taketh a city!” So says a friend of mine; and so, doubtless, he is greater than he who taketh a city by bringing to bear on it a phote- Eraphic camera ; for this anyone of ordinary capacity, can be taught to do, While the crack shot (and he only, can, with any certainty, bring the swift-winged grouse to earth) is,as we are told by J. Cypress, Jr., “the work of God,” or myself, I am free to acknowledge that when I have, more by good fortune than skill, accomplished this feat handsomely, I feel puffed up With sélf-satisfaci.on to about the size of an elephant. J would thatI Might oftener feel this comfortable inflation, but alas, perhaps the next half-dozen glorious opportunities ure missed, and then I shrink to more thin normal attenuation. He is a hard fellow to bring down, and is admitted to be, by all, and by most sporfsmen, the most diMcult of all our birds, though Frank Forester says that ‘“he hangs heavily at first on the air (!) (see ‘“Man- al,” page 326), and is far from requiring an unusually hard blow to bring him,” } Hirst and last I suppose I have flushed a thousand or more of these birds, as what wood-ranging New Englander has not, and never one among them all that started in good earnest but went off like & rocket. Soimetimes, though very rarely, they seem scarcely alarmed, and fly hes- talingly, as if looking for a good place to alight, which they soon do in such Gases, if not taking more fright. Such a ruffed grouse as figures in the frontispiece of yol. lof “ Field Sports” might, indeed, hang heay- ly, for the poor fejlow has no wings. As for their beg easily killed,my experience has led me to a contrary opinion. Some fresh instances of their tenacity of life have come to my knowledge this season, Harly in October I tooka snap shot at one fly- ing across me and saw him fall. Going to pick him up Ifound him fut- tering along in just the opposife direction from that in which he was fiyiig when shot, and so rapidly that he led mea chase of twenty rods or more before I caught him, and apparently had stilla good dealoflifé in hia, Yet there were three No. 8 shot through his neck and four in his body, Another shot at, not many days since, while flying from me behind a low tree, and at first supposed to have been missed, was found hiding by an old hound that was with us (for we were fox hunt- ing), and though he had five or six No. 6 shot in his body and a broken wing to boot, had lots of running power leftin him. Several like cases have occurred in the shooting of my companion and myself this fall ana IT haye no doubt that in shooting without a dog very many shots that eventually kill are considered misses, to the shooter’s great self—dis- gast. Iremember shooting at one last year, that was running among some hazel bushes, and with intense chagrin saw him go whirring away through the branches as if he had been fired from a mortar, and appar- ently unhurt. I could not believe that I had quite missed him, and the feathers found where he was when shot at proved that I had not; So, taking heart, I followed up his line of flight for twenty rods or more, and then gave itup. Retracing my steps half the distance, St. Hubert, or some kmdly spirit of the woods, led me to diverge a few steps at right angles with my course, and Jo! there lay my bird on his back stone dead, ' Inever haye seen a ‘‘king partridge,” norhad ever heard or read of! one till Penobscot’s entertaining articie appeared in your columns, It would be interesting to know whether these singular birds were found only in primeval forests, or sometimes in the wondlands of old- settled countries. Itis well known that birds and beasts change their habits as their haunts become circumscribed or altered by the encroah— ments of civilization; and this may be a case in point, Tused so repeatedly, year after year in the fall, to seernffed gronse in such nnaccustomed places out of the woods, that I came to think | this periodical desertion of its usual hanots a habit of the bird, and in | a series of articles on “*Game Birds” forthe Rural New. Yorker, atew years ago, if I may be allowed to quote myself, wrote of it as follows: ‘There is @ habit of this bird, so common here that I cannot think it. peculiar to this region, and yet it is so noticeable, that if it is not so, L wouder I have never seen mention mmade of it. Here, in autumn, about the time oi the falling of the leaf, many individuals of this species are oiten seen a long distance from the woods they inhabit, and close about dwellings. I haye frequently fushed them within a few rods of our house, and once started one from a wagon box under the shed, and saw another in a barn, and one of our hired men actually eaught one in the hog-pen, Another was seen on the stoop, and one morning, as we were eating breakfast, another came close under the window near which the table stood; all these, at least, were a mile from any woods which. these birds haunt. The theory of an old hunter, that they were fright- ened from the woods by the falling of the leaves, seems as reasonable an explanation of this curious fact, as any that I have ever heard advanced.” But, late years, the perverse birds have not borne out my statement csoucerning them in this respect, for I haye not seen one wnder such cir- cumistances for halfadozen years, Itis greatiy to be wished that such of the thousands of intelligent readers of FoREsT anpD STREAM, as aye had an opportunity of observing this bird, wou!d communicate the facts noted respecting this freak, and the “king partridge” matter. Ibseems late in the day to have to contradict the old-time and en- tirely false motion, that the ruffed grouse produces the sound known as “drumming,” by beating a hollow logwith his wings! How long would the wing-feathers endure such yigorous themping, repeated, in the wooing season, perhaps fifty ora hundred times’ day for many days? And if the amount of noise produced depended on the reson- ance of the standing-place of the bird, his performance must needs be an unsatisfactory one to him, when s'anding on arock. ‘rue, he gel- domi chooses such a place, but Penobscotis 2 wilness that he sometimes does, a8 am I, aud doubtless many others. Logs are certainly his fa- vorite and usual drnimming places, though I should say? not oftener hol- low logs than those which are not s0. The attachment of the grouse to a particular log explains why prostrate pines are oftenest chosen, they Withstanding decay the Jongest. The writer just mentioned gives an excellent explanation of the fall drumming, which every one who has been much in the haunts of the grouse during that season must haye heard in warm, still days in Oetober and November. That companies of prouze will sometimes allow themselves to be shot Tron a tree, one after another, if they are shot in succession from the lowest upward, is pretty well established by the testimony of a multi- tude of witnesses, though a high authority in sporting matters pro- nounees the statement ‘fabulous and ridiculous.” Only afew days az0 a friend of mine, whose word I do not doubt, told me of so shooting three trem a tree onan Adirondack river, down whic he and Bis com- panion were boating. y Whiether itis fair and sportsman-like to shoot these birds sitting, When the opportunity offers, seems to be an unsettled point, though I apprehend that yery few sportsmen let go such chances, For my |-art, TI must confess that I catnot see wherein it is more nsportsman-like to shoot him sitting than to pour a murderous yolley into an tneus- pecting flock of ducks as they sitin a huddle on the water. Certainly it requires n9 less skill to do the firgt than the last, AWABSOOSE, Ferristuryh, 0 ; FOREST AND STREAM. Fuizs.—Recently Dr. Leidy imparted some interesting facts in regard to flies, On a visit to Haston during the season of harvesting the wheat, Dr. Leidy writes : I noticed that the wheat in the yicinity had heen attacked by the Hessian Fly, The msect was then in the semi-pupa or so-called ‘* flax-seed state,” and occupied the stalks within the leaf-sheathes, a few inches aboye the ground. In this posi- tion, when several insects are together, they so weaken the stem that it frequently breaks down, From this cause, in one large field many stalks with nearly ripe heads were ob- served to be prostrate; probably to an extent of one-third of the crop. As the insects at harvest time occupy the lower part of the stalks, they areleft in the stubble and may be destroyed by burning this. In regard to the house-fly, it is reputed to deposit its eggs in the refuse of stables, in which the insect passes the earlier stages of its life. In the mature or winged condition it seeks onr houses. In this state flies are probably not long lived, but appear and visit us in succes: sive swarms. It is not the house-tly which bites, but one of another genus, though closely resembling the former. House- flies are not merely annoying creatures and useful as scaven- gers; they are filthy feeders, and probably often the agents of communicating diseases. During the late civil war I ob- served healthy soldiers, with trifling wounds, die of hospital gangrene, which I believe was communicated through the agency of the house-fly. On one occasion, visiting a friend, T observed some toad-stools of a peculiar kind growing on efuse shavings thrown from an ice-house. The toad-stools were covered with a glairy liquid, emitting a strong odor, and containing the spores or reproductive germs of the fungus. Noticing a great many house-flies sipping the liquid I caught some, While holding the flies they would exude from the proboscis minute drops of the liquid; and this, on examina- tion with the microscope, was found to be full of the fungus spores, This instance well exemplifies the manner in which the house-fly may carry materials from one place to another. Thus matters may be conveyed to our foud which ordinarily do no harm, but which may prove to be poison if communi- cated to a wound or introduced into the blood. As the house- fly passes its earlier stages of life in the midst of stable refuse, we would perhaps be troubled with it less if the refuse was kept in a dry state or covered with earth. During the preva- lence of cholera I remember hearing persons say that the fies died of it, but [ found that the affection of the fly was a com- mon fungus (not foreign) disease.” A REMARKABLE COMBINATION,—In a paper recently read before the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, Prof. Gill and Dr. Bransford give the results of their investigations of the fish fauna of Lake Nicaragua. These results are most curious and interesting, for, although this lakeis perfectly fresh, and abounds in characteristic fresh-water types, these savans find associated with them marine forms equally charac- teristic. Among these marine forms area species of tarpum (Megalops), a shark and a saw-fish. As remarked by Vature, a similar combination occurs in the Philippines, where in a fresh-water lake a sawfish anda dogfish are found. The Me galops, however, is not known elsewhere in water so isclated from the sea. Of course the probable explanation of the oc- currence of such forms is, that these salt water fishes were de- tained in arms of the sea, which by some convulsion of nature were cut off from the ocean and gradually became fresh-water lakes. We notice that recently Prof. Marsh. of Yale, has de- scribed a ray, which is a truly marine fish, from the fresh- water deposits of the Rocky Mountain Hocene. A case clearly in point. ee Honors ro Darwin.—The University of England has con- ferred upon Darwin the degree of Doctor of Civil Laws. The event is memorable, both asa well merited, though tardy recognition of the great scientist's work, and also as a victory for the anti-clerical party of the university. Notwithstanding Mr. Darwin's illustrious rank in the scientifie world, the cleri- ical power in the governing bodies of both Cambridge and Oxford has hitherto barred the due acknowledgement of lis work. The New York Herald says: Mr. Darwin’s friends presented themselves in great force, determined that the moral effect of a large representation of scientific and literary men present in the interest of the hereto- fore-neglected scientist should not be wanting. Undergradu- ates thronged the galleries of the great hall, and the desire to see the sayant of Down was universal. The undergraduates indulged in the usnal license of such oceasions, and ata critical moment in the proceedings an ef- figy of a monkey robed in an undergraduate’s gown was low- ered into the niiddle of the hall from the most prominent point in the gallery. This effigy hore a legend in large letters, The Missing Link.” Notwithstanding all this chaffing and laughing, there was much sincere enthusiasm. a Corrnorions.—In the list of plants valuable for fish ponda, published in our last issue, were several errors, which will be found corrected in the following list: Zamichellia palustris, Phragmites communis, Glyceria Cana- densis, G. elongata, G. acutiflora, G. fluitans, and G. aquatica; Spartina cynosuxyoides, and 8. stricta, var. glabra; Calama- grostis Canadensis; Zizanin aquatica, Carex comosa, O, crinita, and pseudo-cyperus; Scirpus polyphyllus, and 8. eriophorum ; Nesaea yerlicillata, Polygonum amphibium, and P. Pennsylvanicum. The Horned Pond should have been called a Naiad, not a Naiadly. be —Mr, Ernest Ingersoll tells us\that he would like to ex- change pamphlets upon zoolosical tapics, of which he has a Jarge quantity of duplicates, for land*and fresh water shells (snails, etc.), from any part of the country. His address is No, 251 York st., Jersey City, New Jersey- —The endorsements of chemists and physicians can sometimes be bought. But simple truth finally prevails. Therefore B. T. Babbiti’s Toilet Soap fears no rival, People are finding out that this new toilet s0ap is absolutely the perfect superlative in saponaceons comparison, Tt doesn’t take long to be convinced of this fact, as manufacturers of scented soaps are discovering. Its purity and excellence will be sure to win the day,—[4 dv, F Aoodland, Harm and Garden. | THIS DEPARTMENT IS EDITED BY W. J. DAVIDSON, SEG. N. Y¥. HORTIOULTURAL SOCIETY, 2 DECEMBER. i And after him came next the chill December}; Yet he, through merry feasting which he made, Ty And great bot-fires, did not the cold remember ; at His Savior's birthe his mind so much did glad, se Upon a shaggy-bearded goat, he rode, Hi The same wheresvith Don loye in tender years, They say, was nourlsht by th’ Iman Mayd; 8s) And in his hand a broad, deep bowl he beares, Of which he freely drinks an health to all his peeres. —SPENOER, a THE EARLY ROMAN HYACINTH, HIS charming early flowering variety, so dwarf and free, and bearing such chaste, delicately-scented white flowers, is now largely imported from France, Holland and Belgium for forcing purposes. Owing to the increasing yearly demand for it, it has been quite scarce this season, and an en- hanced price has been the result. This will scarcely affect ita growth, however, for market, Mr. Murkland, of Messrs, Young & Elliott, 12 Cortlandt street, informing us that their sales this season have been larger than ever, they not being able to supply the demand with a stock of over 100,000 bulbs. It is much admired by the ladies for its chasteness and fragrance, and is so useful to the florist, being devoid of all stiffness. Itcan be used with effect in any design that any one taking notice of their various stores cannot fail from the first of November until May to see them displayed in large quantities in their windows. It can be forced with great rapidity, and the bulbs, though not nearly so large as those of our ordinary hyacinths, each produce several spikes of flowers. There is a blue form of this, sometimes called Parisian Hyacinth, that is a little later in blooming, but is also very useful. Even when there isno artificial heat, afew of these early flowering hyacinths can be had in bloom some time before the ordinary hyacinths, even when planted at the same time, A rather pretty way to grow them is to take a six-inch pot or even a soup plate, and placing one ordinary hyacinth bulb in the centre, surround it with five to eight Roman Hyacinths, using moss instead of soil, and placing it in the dark till well started into growth. ‘These latter will come into bloom be- fore the centre bulb makes much growth, when they can be cut out, and a few ferns or selaginellas put in their place. The centre hyacinth will have space enough to grow, and will flower as finely as if there had not been an extra crop grown in the same pot. Asa matter of course, the soil ought to be good, and it is well to apply a little weak manure water, or sulphate of ammonia in water to the late variety. It matters not what care may be taken of the bulbs of the early Roman Hyacinth, or how scrupulously they may be preserved, they scarcely ever flower the second year, as imported bulbs do. —o-— BRUNSVIGIA, R, PETER HANSON, of South Brooklyn, has again placed us under obligations to him for a most remark- able cross between Brunsvigia Josephiniana and Amuaryllia Gelladonna. This specimen (the first of four seedlings, all dis- tinct in character, that has flowered) bears the habit of both parents very distinctly, and although not so pretty as either of the parents, il is quite a botanical curiosily ; as it is often said that Brunsyigias will not, or very rarely, cross with any other Amaryllids. The color of this seedling isa fine dark pink, something like a well-grown A, Belladonna major—per- haps darker yet ; the shape of the flowers resembles more that of Brunsvigia. The bulb, now some seyen or eight years old, flowered for the first time this season, while the seedlings of A. Belladonna crossed at the same time, flowered over two years ago. The flower scape, some eighteen inches high, bore an umbel-like flower with eight flowers, and, although they do not open yery wide, the wavy appearance of their petals and their distinct character will be of great interest to all lovers of bulbous plants, and will even attract the attention of botanical students. The effect of this yariety will undoubt- edly increase with age, as with the increasing size of the bully the number of flowers will be larger, and most likely will come to greater perfection, The Rey, William Herbert, our great author on Bulbous Plant says: ‘‘ All Brunsvigias haye a cartilaginous margin and broad, recumbent leaves, but if itis, as I believe it to be, distinct from Amaryllis, the distinguishing features are, the triangular capsule, which is almost winged and diaphanous, and the petaline filaments not adhering’to the petals, - B. Josephiniana has bred with Amaryllis Blanda (belladonna), but disagreed with B. Multifiorain the insertion of its fila- ments, and in that point as well as its tube and germenI saw that it nearly agreed with blanda, but I was deterred by the curvature of its corollafrom removing it from the genus where ithad been placed. * * * ITtherefore wish all who haya flowering Brunsvigias to try if they can obtain across betweem them and A. Belladonna.” That Mr. Hanson has been suce cessful in both crosses cannot be gaingaid; the cross with A. Belladonna forthe parentis undoubtedly the most striking and beautiful, bearing last season sixteen beautiful pink flowers on one spike, while the cross with Bruceyigia for thg parent ig the greater botanical cutivsity, 4. = ENGLISH NAMES OF WILD FLOWERS AND PLANTS.* . (Conelucded. ) A UL first altempts at classification, etymological or other, . leaye a margin of miscellancous items refusing to be “ticketed or systmatized ; and there remain a few names falling b nder none of the categories which I have cited, yet too in- “feresting to be omitted, Suchis Apple, retaining its form in the Teutonic, Oeltie, Sclavonic, and Lettish languages, and “springing apparently from the Sanskrit ap, water, which re- “appears inverted in the Latin pa of Padus, po of Pota and Po- wun, Meaning therefore the water fruit or juice fruit, Such sinis Daffodil, the Daffadowndilly of Spenser and other “poets. It is a combination of sapharown, or Saffron Lily, with phodelus, theold English Affodilly. With the taste for iteration often shown in popular names the Sapharoun Lily lending with the Affodilly become by a mutual compromise Daffadowndilly, whence Daffodilly and Daffodil. Foxglove is the Fox's-glew, or tintinnabulum, aring of bells hung on a ‘an arched support. Bedstraw was a plant much used for ouches before mattresses were invented, and a species which when dry yields 2 pleasant scent is still called Lady's Bedstraw, Jarnation is c)ronation, its flowers beingused as crowns or chaplets, just as Campion is champion, gathered to crown the hampions ina tournament. Cress is possibly from cross, its petals heing cruciate; possibly from ereacere, to prow, in token Of its rapid inérease. It was used in Chaucer's time, under ihe forin of éers, to express: any insignificant quantity. “ “Of paramours ne raught he not & kers,” from which comes, perhaps, the vulgar phrase, *‘I do not care 1 Gurse,” though a yet ruader parallelism has since been manu- dactured to confuse its spelling and its etymology. Nettle is from me, to spin, indicating that its coarse fibres were used for thread in early times—an idea borne out by Hans Ander- sen’s beautiful tale of the wild swans, in which you remember that the princess was permitted to redeem her brothers from heir transformation by weaving them shirts of Nettles. Sham- Tock is from an Erse word signifying the little Trefoil. The story of its theological use by St. Patrick is of modern date, and it has been taken by various writers to represent the atercress, the Wood Sorrel, the Datch Clover, and the Black Medick, Irishmen are divided in the present day between the two lust, which are sold on St. Patrick’s Day both m London and Dublin, The Snowdrop is so-called from its resemblance to the large eardrops worn by ladies in the sixteenth century, and represented often by painters of that period. The ‘Tobacco Was the Indian name forthe pipe in whichthe weed was smoked, not of the weed itself; and Potato belonged at first ‘to a tropical Conyolvulus, and was transferred by mistake to the well-known esculent. The Gooseberry was the cross-berry, ‘rom its triple spine which frequently takes the formof a ross, The Hollyhockis the cauli-hock; hock being an old ame for the Mallow, to whose order it belongs, and cauli, neaning Cabbage, either from its lofty Cabbage like stall, or, sin Cabbage Kose, with reference to its rich double bloom, Phe Laburnum closes its petals at nightfall like a tired laborer, nd the Ozier is named from the oozy beds, which suit its owth. TL bring my list to an end, not because it is exhausted, but for fearmy hearers should become so. I have picked only the nosh suggestive and curious of our many floral names, leaving abundant gathering tomany gleaners. One branch of the ubject | have barely touched, the superstitvous practices at— eching to many of our wild plants, though not surviving in | their names, Lhave left alone the interesting question of ‘Bible plants, of the Hyssop, the Juniper, the Mustard-seed, jhe Lilies of the field, the burning bush, the Shittah, the Al- nus, the Gopher, the curiously mistranslated cab of dove’s ‘dung, with the light thrown on their identity by the names piven to them in the commentaries in our older translations. A Nor can I do move than hint at the rich store of literary allusion > our wild flowers which abounds in al) Hnelish poets, and fie beautiful thoughts suggested to many of them by some jarticular plant. I should have liked toread you Chaucer's Jines upon the Daisy, Herrick’s on the Daffodil, Burns’ on the Dog Kose, Shelley's on the Sensitive-plant, Southey’s on the Holly, Wordsworth’s on the lesser Celandine, Longtellow’s on Compass-plant. I should like to open volume after volume f Blizabethan and of later days—to enumerate and discuss fhe flowers with whicli Ben Jonson bid us ‘' Strew, strew the Amiling ground; “the ‘‘pretty paunce and cheyisaunce,”of Spen- ; the “ quaint enamelled eyes” that decked the laureate arse of bycidas; ‘* the silver globes of Guilder Rose ” which yon the heart of Cowper; the *‘Hawthorn bush beneath the hade”’ of Goldsmith’s lovers; the ‘slight Hairbell” which dised its head, mncrushed by the airy iread of Ellen Douglas. ‘should like to remind you of the Jessons in natural theology Which Paley drew from the ‘* little spiral body” of the Dod- der secd; of the star-shaped shadow of the Daisy which Archer Butler showed to Wordsworth; or how Linnteus, when he rst saw the wild Broom in flower— ““ Knelt before 1t.on the sod, Yor its beauty thanking God.” Above all I should love to turn with youthe page of Shalces- peare, to read of the pray discrowned head of Lear wreathed With “rank fumiters and furrow weeds;” of Perdita at ihe shearing feast, disparaoiny the streaked Gilliflowers as Nature's stards; of poor distraught Ophelia distributing her Rose- ry and Herb-of-grace; of Puck telling how Loye-in-idleness yas purpled with Jove’s wound; of Titania gently entwining the ‘‘female Ivy and sweet Honeysuckle” round the sleek emooth ass’s head of Bottom; of Helena and Hermia, ‘‘a louble Cherry seeming parted, two lovely berries moulded on estem.” For I shouldlay on youa spell mightier than [ n forge myself—I should invoke allies before whom we all as the scource of our intellectual happiness and growth ; uld remind you how the most creative minds have drawn triment from these tenants of our hedgerows and hill-sides, nd how the Knowledge of their lore helps us in its turn to erpret the sweet thoughts and apt illustrations of the poets inspired and delighted; how, if the aspirations of my Usmbridge botanist were fulfilled—if the Daisy could become the Jellie, the Strawberry the fragaria, the Honeysuckle the aprizolium, the Heather the caliuna, the parting genius of ance pnd myth and association and folklore would be t sighing from the domain of botany, aud the richest and Sav Ue erecen . by ae i bet rer ; b _ * Lecture by Rey. W- Tuckwell beiere the Remeraeiybirw “Avekao~ Wegicaland Natural Mistery Wosiety, FOREST» AND~ STREAM. most attractive'of the natural scicnzes would become the dull- est and the most neutral. — In conélusion, let me disclaim all merit of originality in the ideas which have been put before you to-night. Ihave but attempted to bring together, with the interest attaching to cu- mulative illustration, conjectures which have been started and discoveries which have been worked out by others. Scattered through the old-fashioned tomes of Cole, Lyte, Parkinson— through the pleasant pages of Loudon, Pratt, Johns; above all, in the most valuable work on popular botany which we owe to our Somersetshire naturalist, Dr. Prior, you will find all or nearly all that Thave advanced. The flowers were plucked by ofber hauds ; mine has been only the gia deatera to sort and wreathe them,—iNVature. SS ee Hor Forest and Siream and Rod and Gun. THE MOST PROFITABLE SHEEP. DIFFERENOE BETWEEN SHEEP-MEAT AND MUTTON. Friend Hallock—lf you will kindly male room in your ag- ricultural department for a few additional remarks on sheep, I will promise to have done with the subject. Which class of sheep is the most profitable to the farmer? is a query much more easily made than answered. Indeed, the solution of the problem depends on so many and such varied conditions, such as climate, soil, locality and value of land, as to pre- clude a definite answer. Under certain contingencies, the profits of sheep breeding are derived solely from the increase of the flock and the an- nual yield of wool; but this, by far the most extensive branch of sheep husbandry, is necessarily confined to such pastoral countries as Texas, Colorado, California and New Mexico, where, us yet, the shepherd can command free of all cost, and all the year round, # perennial and unlimited range for hig flocks, Of course, in the older States, with a ruder climate and a circumscribed range within inclosed high-priced lands, it would he folly to dream of competing in the production of wool with the boundless grass-covered plains of the Southwest, which are free to all without limit and without price. Henee we are compelled in our sheep-breeding to look for our profits to the meat market rather than to the woollen mills, and it is upon this particular branch of this great agricultural industry that [ propose to address you a few remarks. Henry 8. Randall, in his admirable letterson sheep husbandry, tells us that in selecting a breed for any particular locality, we tnust take into consideration, first, the feed and climate, or the surrounding natural circumstances; and, second, the market facilities and demands. We should then make choice of that ‘breed which, with the advantages possessed, and under all the circumstances, will yield the greatest net value of marketable product. ‘ Rich lowland herbage, in a climate which allows it to re- main green during a large portion of the year, is favorable to the production of large carcasses. If convenient to markets where mutton finds a prompt sale and good prices, then all the conditions are realized which call for a mutton, as contra- distinguished from a wool-producing sheep. Under such cir- cumstances, the choice should undoubtedly rest between the improved English varieties—the Southdown, the New Leices- ter, and the improved Cotserold or New Oxfordshire sheep. In deciding between these, minor and niore specific circum- stances are to be taken into account, ji we wish to keep large numbers, the Down will herd— that is, remain thriving and healthy when kept together in large numbers—much better than the two larger breeds. If our feed, though generally plentiful, is liable to be shortish during the droughts of summer, and we haye not a certain sup- ply of the most nutritious winter feed, the Down will better endure occasional short keep. If the market calls for a choice and high-flayored mutton, the Down possesses a de cided superiority. If, on the other hand, we wish to keep but few in the same inclosure, the large breeds will be as healthy as the Downs. If the pastures be wettish or marshy, the former will beiter subsist on the rank herbage which usually grows in such situations, If they do not afford so fine a quality of mutton, they, particularly the Leicester, possess an earlier ma- turity, and both giye more meat for the amount of tood con- sumed, and yield more tallow. Doubtless, my dear Hallock, you, as a discriminating and traveled gowrmet who have enjoyed the tid-bits from the most succulent flesh-pots of both hemispheres; who, like our friend Charles Hutchinson, are an ardent disciple of the great Savarin, and whose dictum like that of the illustrious Mr. Sam Ward can make or mar the fortunes of aspirimg cooks, have more than once deplored the general ab- sence of good, ripe muttonfrom our American tables. Does not the water come into yourmouth as you remember, with fond re- gret and perchance coyetous longing, the magnificent mutton of old England; the juicy haunch from a four-year old black face, fattened on those Grampian Hills where erst the young Norval tended his father’s flocks, or the delicious saddle, marbled with lean and fat of a ripe wedder, South-Down grazed upon the breezy down of Hampshire? Such mutton as our iriend Jim Sanderson, of festive memory, was wont to serve at the Langham? Or, better still, the incomparable and super-delicious of Wales, fatted on the thymy and aromatic pastures of grand Old Suowdon. Oh! why is it, that save a saddle imported from England or Canada ready dressed, we can get no such meat in your good city of Gotham? And who is responsible for this sad privation? First, the breeder, whose uneducated palate leads him to sacrifice quality to quantity, and flavor to fatness, and who, in his barbarousignorance, fancies the coarse-grained fat and tallowy carcass uf a Cotserold makes as good mutton as four-year-old Southdown, and whoaccordingly breeds his native ewes to these large breeds, and drives the pro- duce to market while the meat is yet pale and flavorless from immaturity, But itis not the farmer alone who is to blame in this matter. ‘The butcher is equally criminal, except when he palms off yearling meat for spring lamb, or dresses a lean carcass with the fat from another sheep, He has no regard whatever to the age of the animal which he slaughters, pro- vided always that he findsa profitinit. But the unpardon- able sian of the butcher is that he will as often as not slaughter sheep while its stomach is yet more or less filled with un- digested food, hence that’ horrible sheep—erroncously called- wool-taste so common in New York mutton. Breanne of this atrocity to Mr. Reybold, the famous peach- grower and sheep—breeder of Delaware, he explained the cause of this wooly taste very clearly. ‘* If,” said he, ‘* there be eyen as much as 4 handful of undigested food in the stomach of a sheep when slaughtered, it immediately enters into ter- mentation, and the gases so generated ‘within an incredibl short time “pervade ‘the ‘whole of the flesh, and imparts to it that'taint vilgarly called-the taste ofthe| wool,” Hereig a hint, 347 ey ipesr ale any furred game which you may kill before it gets cold. But, admit you by chance get a prime saddie of mutton, what becomes of it? In ninecasesin ten you clap it into one of those infernal cast iron contrivances called a cooking-range, from which it is withdrawn a soddén mass of baked meat utterly deprived of that divine osthazome whieh should be-the diet: in the next world of all great culinary artists, as a reward | for the good they haye done in this. Thouvh doubtless there are many exceptions, I neyer have met, in the whole course of my experience at the North, but two gentlemen who fed and slaughtered their own mutton; but then they were accomplished, traveled men, with palates educated to distinguish between sheep-meat and mutton, Thrice blessed are they who. have tasted the five-year-old Southdown mutton of Mr. Webster, at Marshfield, and the succulent grade mutton of Mr, Edwin Thorne, at Thorndale. Inthe Southern Statesit was different, orrather was far different in the ante bellum days. Good mutton at the wateriug-places, in the mountains and on the plantations of Maryland and Vin- ginia, was the role and not the exception, and this was natural because the mutton producers were large landed gentry, with eclucated palates, who abominated patent cooking stoves, and who competed with each other as eagerly in, the production of good mutton as they did for the brushin a fox chase or a prize on the road track or cock-pit. Who that ever visited the Berkley Springs, in Morgan County, Virginia, does not retainan appreciative remembrance of the mutton, bred ‘and fattened at the Bower, the famous Dandridge estate in Western Virginia, and buried in ice for days before being served cu the table, roasted before a quick wood fire, With that consummate judgment which the experience of years alone can give to old Aunt Dinah or Polly* the sable divinities of the kitchen? And who, who has ever tasted it, can forget the mutton of the Hastern Shore of Maryland, bred by a Lloyd or a Charley Tilghman, slaughtered by a Turner, and served at the Mary- land Club, with Otto Williams in the chair, with Jim Carroil on his right hand and Harry on his left! E.G. 5. —_———- ++ MUSHROOMS AGAIN, EK have in this country (England), many species that are more or less fit for food, but owing to the im- perfect knowledge which the generality of peaple possess re- specting them, they are forthe most part neglected. Pungi are much used as food in Australia by the natives, and kanga- roos are said to search for and deyolir them with avidity, while in Terra del Fuego a species of Cyttaria (0. Darwinit) forms the most substantial food of the natives during lengthened periods. In Northern Europe many different species of Fungi form a staple article of daily food, In Notway, Sweden and Russia species that are here considered either poisonous or worthless are there preserved in large quantities for use during seyere and protracted winters. Among the kinds most used for focd in Northern Europe we may instance various Agaries, as A. deliciosus A. Rossula and A. melleus, Three or four species of Boletus are also regularly eaten in large quantites. Im Rus- sia all the edible species, and many which we regard, as a rile, as unwholesome, are either grilled with butter and oil, or boiled in water, and then preserved for several months in vinegar, highly seasoned with pepper and other condiments. This last plan isa tolerably safe one for testing questionable species. ‘Tons of edible mushrooms are annually dried in ovens for winter supply in Northern Europe, where gigantic pine forests furnish ample supplies. Weare, therefore, much behind our neighbors as regards the conversion of fungi into wholesome food. The only kinds at present used either in this country or in France are the common field mushroom (Agaricus campestris), horse mushroom (A. arzensns), Trufile (Luber estivum) Morel, (Morcheila esculenta), and occasionally Agaricus personatus. In addition to these we have repeatecly _ eaten the vegetable beefsteak (/istulina hepatica), a fleshy para- site on the common Oak, the gravy from whichis most deli. cious; the taste of the Fungus itself, however, more resem- bles that of a bullock’s liver than a juicy steak. Agaricus pro- cerus, the parasol or partridge-breasted mushroom, with its near ally A. rachodes, we have repeatedly eaten stewed in milk, much to the horror of our friends. Although both are superior to the best cultivated mushrooms as regards delicacy and Havor. The pretty little fairy-ring champignon (Zards— mus oreades) often found abundantly in pastures, is one of the best of all the edible kinds, either when eaten tresh, or when. dried for stews and soups, In addition to these we have Bole- tus edulis, 3. scaber, B. fayus, Gigantic Putt-ball (Lycoperdon giganteum), Cantharellus cibarius, Lactarius deliciosus and Hydnum repandum, besides many others less generally known as respects their esculent qualities. In recommending Pungi as food-plants, we have to contend against two of the greatest obstacles to progress—ignorance and deeply-rooted prejudice : but we hope yet to see thetime when bothgood and bad Fungi will be better known than at present. In selecting Wungi fcr food the recent cases of poisoning show that cauljion must be exercised, or unpleasant consequences may bea the result. Nev- ertheless, most of the species which we have named are easily recognized without any special knowledge, and they are all not only palatable but in many cases, when nicely cooked, delicious. Itis perhapstoo muchto expect that elementary lessons on botany should be giyenin our schools, but it seems an oversight to send youngsters adrift without any knowledge of our commonest food-producing plants. Our best authorities agree thatedible Fungi possess nutritious properties in a very high degree, andit is to be regretted that valuable. food should be lost in large quantities, simply because we lack the knowl- edge necessary forils collection aud utilization.—The Garden, London, tng. oe Preservation or Fornsrs.--The Forest Association of Chi- cago has presented memorials to both Congress and the Senate, advising the appointment by those bodics of a competent com- mission to proceed to Europe and examine the forestry regu- lations of the different countries there. The ebject is the adoption of such of the Huropean legislation asmay be em, ployed in our own country for the preservation and cultivation of American forests, The matter has been referred tothe Committes on Agriculture. It is to be hoped that the present movement may not be confined to the committee rooms, The statistics contained in the last number of Serdner’s incident- ally referred to by us last week, together with others equally suggestive, should contain sufficient warning to insure some to young sportsmen—old ones don’t require it—never fail to | eifective action in the matter on the part of our legislators: or New Yorr HorticuLTuRAn Socrery.—The regular monthly meeting and annual election was held Tuesday, Dec 4, at their rooms, 55 W. 38d sircet, The following gentlemen ei elected officers for the ensuing year: President, James M. Paterson, Newark, N. J.; Vice-Presidents—R. H. Mee South Amboy, N. J.; Wilson G. Hunt, N. Y.; a ay Acton, N. ¥- ©. 0, Obrey, N. Y,; Treasurer, Tsnae = Young, N. ¥.; Corresponding Secretary, L, M. MAY Y.; Recording Secretary, W. d. Davidson, Brooklyn, 2 ¢ The gentlemen elected for the various committees oe a thoroughly posted in everything connected with their aie duties, and we prophesy & still further success for the N. Y. Horticultural Suciety for the ensuing year. ——————— SE Norice TO SPoRTSMEN.—Having receivea BO many pera ata askuig us for jnformation in regard to our pix-sectlun ent hee f R blacic bass, grilse aud gaimon rods, we have prepared 4 circu alae ubject, which we shall take pleasure in 2 bt Pa sak aioe We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which pangs Tom Se as We pui our starp ouly on the best, in order to protect our ¢ eae and our reputation, for we are puWilling to sell a poor rod wit at $ enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine articie) without letting our customers know just what they ae geting, 7 P, O. Box 1,204.—[Adv. ABBEY & IMBRIK, 38 Maiden Lane. The Kennel. hose desiring va to prescribe for their dogs points in each ani- {0 CORRESPONDENTS.—T ; wii] please take DOV of snd describe the following mal; j.Age. % Food and medicine given. 3. Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue andlips. 4. Any changes in the appearance of the body, a bleating, drawing in of the fanks, etc. 5, Breathing, the number of respirations per miiuute, and whether labored or not. 6, Condition of the bowels aud secretions of the kidneys, color, etc. 7, Appetite; regular, yariable, etc. 8, Temperature of the body as indi- cated by the bulb of the therniometer whea placed between the EugS. and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlods; contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter, Also ee any peculiarities of temperament, movements, étc., that may be noticed ; signs of sufiering, cic. PHILADELPHIA DOG SHOW. ERHAPS it would be wise, before entering into the special details of the bench show in Philadelphia, to give, somewhat briefly, our ideas in regard to such weight as the decisions of judges may haye upon the merits of dogs. We beg to remark that such opinions as we may advance are by no means to be considered as applicable to the Philadelphia bench show alone, but to ell shows. Of course there is the ab- solute necessity that some particular body ot gentlemen, known, firstly for their probity, and secondly tor their knowledge, should be organized, which body shall have the power to pass judgment. As diplomas are given in colleges which owe their value to the worth and acquirements of the professors, exactly the same machinery is brought into play when awards are given to animals. Still, like all human matters, such organ- ized bodies, whether judging of the personal merits of men or dogs, are subject to errors. Man’s appreciation of mundane matters is not always the game, and so comparing again col- lege graduations and certificates of excellence given to dogs, other than in field trials, it often happens that a dog which passes first in one bench show, sometimes is the recipient of a third or fourth award, or is occasionally entirely passed over in other shows; hence the frequent heart-burnings which in- variably follow the decisions of the judges st bench shows. A good deal of cayiling invariably follows the decisions of the judges, which, when sifted out, amounts to little or nothing. Sometimes the idea is advanced that journals devoted to sport- ing topics, have a certain influence oyer judges; eyen that newspapers endeayor to control such appointments as are made, Wemiust repel such aspersions with scorn, noi only for ourselyes but for all our contemporaries. As for the Foxrsr AND Srream anv Ron ann Gun, though we may own dogs, we have neyer allowed one to be exhibited, and as long as we conduct our paper we never will. Still we do not mean by this to state that any gentlemen attached to journals devoting their attention to legitimate sport, shall not exhibit dogs; still, for ourselves, we must decline putting in promi- neuce any animals we may be possessed of. Returning again to the powers vested in certain gentlemen to decide on the merits of animals, we must remark that we have yet to find out, after the most careful scrutiny, that a single decision has ever been made which was brought about in any other than the most honorable way. Of course we, like any one else, may differ occasionally from such judgments ; but-we are just as likely to be mistaken as any one else, and we are the last to set up any ev cadkedera dicta of our own, There seems, how- eyer, to be this trouble about it: There are many States where very tue dogs abound, and in several instances we have been asked how matters should be managed when no kennel club existedand where the desire was expressed to havea bench show. In,all these cases we have expressed ourselves in re- gard to the appointment of judges as follows, ‘‘Do not decide upor the appointment of judges until all your exhibitors are present; then calla general meeting, and, having made a ticket of judges, excluding all newspaper men save in an hon- orary capacity, choose, by a ballot of exhibitors, who shall be the judges,” If this doesnot give the authority which a ken- nel club imparts to awards, itis the very next best thing to do. Of. course the rules to be adopted must be the same as those enforced by the National American Kennel Club, As to exhibitors themselves being judges, we see no harm in hay- ing in a judge of setters a person having pointers on exhibi- jon, though plenty of gentlemen can be found who have no direct interest in the animals exhibited. As to the awards givenin Philadelphia, we consider them just as worthy of credit, from the sportsmanlike knowledge, loyalty and high social position of the judges there, as if given by the most prominent English kennel club, quite indifferent as to whether the Pennsylvania Kennel Club was founded a century ago or was an organization of but yesterday. ment was the best that could be made, the fine race due to Mr. Raymond’s stock, was a good winner ; jn the bitches, Mr. Gumbes’ Fairy II, white and orange, was imal, though we have always deemed the short head and blunt muzzle she carries as a defect; but we must state that this is occasionally a characteristic of the Gordon. In discriminat- ing on to the points of the Gordons, one of the highest total remark here that generally the Gordons at the show were not good. The typical colors—the true black and tan—were not a first generation, Mr. Tileston’s Frank was an easy winner. Frank is a good choice animal, showing power and strength. If not very fine he is put together admirably well, and is an animal with oo end of sterling qualities. awarded to Fame, there was another dog, Nick, which we deemed a close competitor. Major Brown's Grouse was an admirable example. Grouse is simply a superb dog, with no end of fine points. known, it speaks well of the knowledge of the Philadelphia judges that Grouse should have been selected as first ina class for second, though Mr, Waltman’s Bismarck, a lovely white and lemon, might dispute the palm. The No. 23, Don, and the No. 20, Dash, were very good animals, fairish dog, though Flora, belonging to Mr. J. B. Bradley, {was agceod first. Mr. Hardy’s Daisy, we think, was so close to Flora that there would have been little to choose between them, Weare, however, pretty certain that the thorough ex- amination given to these dogs by the judges, showed some points in Flora which Daisy did not have. Norris’ Letitia, with the curious black rims around the eyes, a beautiful beast,was properly commended. In dog puppies, class 6, Dash, an eight months puppy, was a good little fellow, though the Nos, 82 and $8, Frank and Sam, would run him close as to prettiness. Mr. Packer's Clyde was as likely a puppy as we would want tosee. In bitch puppies, 87, Dr. Dolan’s Gyp would have been our choice, Hillis’ Guy was a perfect choice. We have rarely seen a “red” better put together, or with a finer mansarded head. We would highly recommend Guy’s progeny. if not too high strung, he would be admirable in the field. The No, 96, Mr. Fassitt’s Sport, we did not admire; his spunk for a puppy was good, though he was hardly as well bred a dog as the No. 963. or cross, class §, the No. 100, Mr. J. W. Fassitt’s Jim, was a good winner, as he deserved. 109, Mr. Morris’ Don Juan, we thought, ought to have a higher recognition for his good style, though 117, Mr. Dayis’ Glen, was a choice animal. In native bitches, class 8, Mr. Mchinden’s Nellie would have been all right, if not for having been a trifle off color. 120, Mr. Ash's June Wasa good one, and perhaps a shade better. For pup- Perhaps the locality of the Philadelphia show was a trifle too small for the number of dogs, and the piling of one dog above another was confusing. Still it should be remembered that Mr. Goddard, the manager, had, at the last moment, sent to him many more dogs than he expected; and so the frrange- In the champion English setters, Mr. Morris’ Lark, showing worthy of the award, though we deem her'a trifle too fine, showing somewhat the bad effects of too close breeding. Among the champion Gordon setters, Mr. Tileston’s Lou is » good an- of figures is given precisely to the head of a Gordon. We may well marked. In class 5, imported setters, or the progeny of In the second prize The No. 9 in the catalogue, Mr. Colket’s Echo, was a wonderful dog for size and peculiar beauty of head; but we are afraid his huge proportions might have incapacitated him from work, though we had accasion- ally seen these Brobdignagian brutes who, if not fast, were close and steady plodders. We suppose Hecho to be’ among the biggest of the Layerack get. Of native English setters, What stock Grouse comes from, we could not determine. Perfectly un- of some fifty-five dogs. The No. 86, Ned, was a fair choice in native English setters, bitches, Mr. Hunn’s Lill wasa No. 66, Mr. H: P. In Trish setters, class 7, Mr. We should judge, In native red or red and white setters, Irish pies, Mr. R. Torpin’s Prince was a good selection. In class 8, Mr. Johnson's Belle was afairish ammal. In class 9, a gen- eral c’ass of Gordons, we were not favorably impressed. Mr. Struther’s Sport was off color every way; Mr. Bergen’s Don was better. The class was evidently a difficult one to manage and the choice troublesome fo make. If there are good Gor- dons in Philadelphia they were not on exhibition. In bitches, Midge, a winner, was only: fair, though she was very much superior to Belle, the second winner. In class 10, pointers of fifty pounds and over, there were no end of very fine dogs. The winner, 160, Mr. Staiger’s Frank, a liver and white mixed, ought to have had a hundred prizes, so fine is he, and the judges showed their acumen in making him first. I¢ space allowed, we might devote no end of it to Frank’s choice traits and fine qualities. he No. 142, Mr. C. W. Emerson's Shot, deseryed the second prize. But we must not forget the No, 144, Mr. Ehinger’s Bungo, a capital animal in every way. No, 147, Mr. Edward’s Trim, for strength and power is a good example of the old-fashioned pointer. In the bitches, class 10, Rose, though alone of her sex, deserved her prize. In class 11, pointers under fifty pounds, Mr. Hell- mich’s Dan was good in every way, In the bitches, Mr. W. Copeland’s Juno, a white, lemon and roan flecked, had a love- ly head and was superb all over, showing strength of limb and power of work. Mr. Tileston’s 174 was a fair second, though we might have preferred the No. 176—Mr. Ely’s Nel- cal lie, We think she had higher merit than 174. — puppies, Mr. Hellmich’s Blick, No. 177, there could béen two opinions as to Blick being the first choice, For special prizes for the best stud pointer, Mr, Hellm Dan was just as it should have been. Dan is a noble hy with the right kind of a head and good form of body, we believe, imparted to his progeny all his good Grouse, whose excellent qualities we have before annoup came in for a third special. Mr. Frank Furness’ Frank, best stud setter, with two of his get, made as fine a tr dogs as could. be shown in any exhibition. As good big lows, Mr. Furness’ dogs are beauties, and have all those ling qualities, which, at a single glance, are readily app able to a sportsman’s eye. In the class 14, water spaniels, there was some difficulty to classification of dogs. It seems so strange that men gh own dogs and not discriminate as to breeds. Water spa field spaniels, cockers, springers, were all mixed up. © subdivision having been accomplished, judging was 4 easy. Generally, the collection was not first-class, ar water spaniels no award was given. Nellie was a fair but undersized, we thought. The No. 192, Lady, o Mr. J. McIntyer, was a very nice animal, Lady signs of work, as her nose had been rubbed clear of The fairness of the judges and their knowledge was shoy this choice, as Lady was brought in by her owner just as was taken from work. The No. 205, Mr. McGargy'’s Bi was 4 nice brute, as was 208, Mr. Heywood’s dog. In hounds, as we noticed in our first article, the exhibition superb. A finer selection than the Rose Tree pack cannophl| found in the United States. As a club, the Rose Tree Hur is about ten years old, and the most judicious drafting been made. very award was appropriately given ' class, the Rose Tree pack and Mr. Rawlings’ and Mr,4 ton’s dogs coming in for prizes, We often receive letterg Southern gentlemen, wanting a new infusion of bloot their packs. Here is where it should come from. hounds in time run, we think, a little too fine and up. Itis with these Pennsylvania dogs that a stronge pression, a lustier streak, can be acquired. We undet that with all of these packs even running (not one dog and one dog slow) is what is looked for, Some of our ¥ ed New York aud Long Island packs scatter out in the like the streamers of an aurora borealis, What is wank even-paced dogs, running all together. ‘The Pennsyly blue stock is due to the Gould strain, and the Tan stock ¢ from Scragg on the Susquehanna. Beagles, in the show, were, all of them, too close to progenitors the fox hounds, being too big. We want bes of such a size that aman with two big pockets can stow ahalf dozen dogs in these receptacles. We require the microcosm of a fox hound somewhat, with legs shorter & little bowed, to hold his weight. In bitches, 228, a prize ner had not the proper ear. The beagle ear should no pointed, but havea full round swoop. The No. 226, Qi was a better type, and the No, 221, Mr. Pownall’s though a little wrong otherwise, hada proper ear. J not think any one in the country has a better knowledge dachshund than Dr. Twaddell, nor a choicer strain of dogs. There are no end of fine points about a dachsh We want bone, plenty of it, and a fine coat and a choice] along rounded ear, which must hang close to the @ though when you look at the back of the head it mus out. The dog must have a fairly big shoulder blad strong legs, and claws big enough for & beast of twice his Dr. Twaddell, though: his order of merit was somewhs versed, culled almost all the fruits of victory. Unfortun there came tvo late for entry a noble pair of dachshund: larger size, owned by Mr. Lester—Puck and Nellie would have gained prizes if they had not been forebily out. In greyhounds, class 20, Mr. C. T. Yerkes’ Leo, a1 No. 246, was a good winner, though unfortunately ef among miscellaneous dogs. The No. 463, a fawn greyhi Pat, we are quite positive was as good, if not a bette This whole collection of greyhounds was quite choice. 4 were but two entries (regular ones) in class 18, fox tel Neither of the dogs were fine pointed enough as tom though one dog, the second prize, was beautifully oi with his white ears. For Italian greyhounds Mr. E. L. € bell’s Vic, the No, 249, deserved the award she receiver In Newfoundlands there was some grumbling: as | awards. We have always insisted that the amount of dering as to Newfoundlands in dog shows was immense. true Newfoundland is nota big dog, and ought not ta curly hair. Though entered as one class in the Philad show, we think a very proper discrimination was madi sizes by the judges, Messrs. Wister, England and Ft One clags was made of the big dogs, called the St. Johr another of the smaller dogs, the trae Newfoundland o} Labradors. ‘The best big dog and the choicest small doi selected as first and second prize, eech one being the b his kind, Mr. Picot’s dog winning the second prize. © Siberian dogs or Ulm brutes, were in quantity. In pu collection was excellent and the awards judicious, Pt ciers must recollect that Jolling tongues are at a discounl adays, and that medium sizes are what are wan Seotch terriers the show was profuse, and Jack w winner. In the Skyes, a difficult class, for the many of them, the No. 417, Dr. W. Sanderson’s D. the proper prize winner. The time will come s must have special shows of peculiar classes, and we tH d to these fancy breeds of vi hia can regar y GogayE Hnara aia, aL ¢Phiia@ ease , Salmi of game, with olives, r ne COLD ORNAMENTAL DisHzs, Wild turkey, en nid, Roast hare on gocle. Quailin plumage, Prairie chicken, au naturel. Boned partridge in feather. Duck, truffe on sools, Fox squirrel. Blackbird in plumage, ; Galantine of grouse. Snipe in marsh. Stuffed coon, au naturel, +--+ Suerain Estaniisozup Srorrine Parrrs.—There are now in the United States five sporting journals which have been in existence four years and upward, and ‘may therefore be reasonably considered as established and permanent. They are recognized as the representatives of the especial interests which they severally espouse, and aa authority in all matters pertaining to them. By push and pluck and self-denial, by study, acquisition and experience, by much outlay of money, by inculeating out-door tastes and cul- tivating patronage, by personal intercourse and familiar cor- respondence with leading intelligences in all the States and Provinces, they have succeeded in securing the confidence of their constituents and the public, and placing themselves upon the firm basis which they now occupy. If there is any specialty in the field of sport, or physics, or uatural history, that some one of these journals does not occupy, we are too blind to discover it. If there is any field of cccupation that some one of these is not qualified to fill, we fail to sce it. If there is one intellect so brilliant, or onémind and body so yersed and habituated by travel and familiar converse with natural and physical objects, as to be able to eclipse the luminaries that now shed their light over the sporting world, it has not yet appeared. The star in the Hast certainly has not risen, The field of journalism is precarious, and especially of sporting journalism, which bears the same relation to our business economy that luxuries do to necessities. The demand ceases when the want is supplied. If we estimate the number of sportsmen’s clubs in the country, and the numbers of mem- bers thereof ; if we calculate themumbers of those persons who merely trayel for recrea ion, and add the very considerable class whose tastes are no more than asthetic, we may approxi- mately reach the extent of the constituency upon which our present established papers have to depend for support. We can prove that it is scarcely large enough to. yield each paper alivelihood. A test of ten years of joint experience long since convinced the proprietors of the Rop anp Gown and the Forzst AnD Stream that the field was not wide enough for them both. One representative journal of their peculiar class at the West and one at the Hast we felt ought to supply all wants in their direction ; so they united. But other minds more perspicacious think differently, it seems. Within a month no less than six (!) sporiine journals have been started as bidders for a division of the patronage bestowed upon the old papers. We have no particular ob- jection to their starting, nor to their learning the lesson which experience has taught wiser men before them. The fittest will certainly survive. But unless (here is: positive assurance or reason to believe that any of the new aspirants will fill the bill better than the old papers, then it is impolitic for sportsmen to take from the old to give to the new, for it makes the first poorer and the other it does not enrich. Does the public actually have more faith in the glittering promises of the new ventures than it doesin the tried performances of fixed facts? Ifso, how many yearsis it willing to wait for the proof that their judgment is sound and their confiderce cor- rectly bestowed? Journals are nct established in a day, and success is ag rare as gold nugzets in a placer, SEOGRAPHICAL REDISCOVERIES. ME time ago when Chief-Justice Daly, President of the merican Geographical Society, called attention to the hat the Lake Ukerewe (Victoria N’yanza), of Speke, and ‘Mwuten Nizi {Albert N’yanza), of Baker, were simply re- ies, the dictum of the accomplished American geoy- was received with general incredulity. In a map, pub- din Hurper’s Weekly, of Noy. 17, is given an exact copy of Ptolemy’s Map of the World, which was first executed some seventeen hundred years ago. In this Ptolemaic map he course of the Nile is distinctly Jaid down, and its source J origin traced. Ths feeders of the river, due to moun- , are clearly defined, and one is amazed at how really near fhe truth were the topographical delineators of those early 3, The two large iakes, the grand reservoirs of the er of Rivers, are by no means out of position. Paul du illu, ina letter in Hanper's Weekly, calls attention to this interesting and truthful example of early cartography, aving Africa aside for the moment, to return to it later, we 0 the details of Europe are in some respects fairly accurate. land, however (Aldion insula), is very much too long, inting too far north, and having an arm of land reaching towards the Norwegian coast. Hibernia is about three fimes a8 far from England as if should be. One curious com- ment in the civilization of 1,700 years ago and to-day 18, that hile in Northern Africa innumerable geographical names ik. Eastward from Arabia matters are more confused, there is a huge island, described as Taprobana insula, is not readily distinguishable, though Malacca and in Ohina are fairly outlined. In the Western Atlantic, the iy and other islands are indicated. Returning to Africa n, and referring to a capital mep printed in the York “Herald of the 14th of November, where the erful feats of Stanley are recorded, a curious opportunity orded of comparing the Ptolemaic map and that of to- , in regard to the course of the Congo or Lulaba. In the id map, north of the Oongo, there is a river indicated, | which has no name. In the old map of Ptolemy the ngo is made to have various affluents. Perhapa@§uture dis- yeries Will assimilate more to the ancient course given to Congo. The source of the Congo on Ptolemy’s map to be quite identical with that discovered by the in- pid Stanley. hat does all thisteachus? That the learning of the jents was immense. That man’s power of observation iB as great then as if is now, and that no end of stories, ich we have believed to be mythical, had a positive foun- min truth. Hyery day we find that Pliny was an ac- c¢ observer. Ifthe lore of the ancients could have only down to us, unmuddled by the absurdities of the darker our clues to facts would have been much more readily nired, and the time wasted in disentangling historical and graphical subjects could have been applied to other pur- We honestly believe that most of all the former Tange impossibilities of natural history were born rather | the fifth to the fifteenth century than before them. The iscovery of the courses of these great African rivers, of , in nO way diminishes a tithe from the credit of mod- xplorers, of whom the greatest undoubtedly is Henry M. ae w to CreaAy OCnoKED WatEer Piprs.—A New UsE ror —The following experiment is so novel and so authen- that we wish to give it full prominence, It beats all other tories out and out: PHILADELPHIA, PA., Nov, 21, 1877. TOE FOREST AND STREAM: publication of the following deyice for removing obstructions er plpas may prove to be of service to someof your readers who ‘in the country = One occasion, a two-inch lead pipe, about three hundred feet long, [siipblied water to the garden, became closed with mud. I appited pump several times, which forced a passge for a tmall amount er, but as the pipe had enly a fall of 214 feet, the water ceased to after the pump was removed. I wassorely perplexed, and voted to devise a plan to dislodge themud. I thought how nice dbe to put through the pipe a strong cord, twice as loug as the Iwould then tiea bunch of rags tothe midJle of the cord—a Mall bunch at firsi asanexplorer. I would take hold of one end, and baman at the otherend. We would then pull the bunch of rags |; AG Open a small passage; then, by increasing their size, and fig them back and forih, we would thoroughly clean the pipe. I led the pipe (hns, many times in imagination, but the puzzle was etthe cord through. I finally concluded to try @hetler an eel induced to perform the nperation. Sol caught a small creature slimy persuasion, and punched @ hole in his tail, through which ASmall linen twine, and tied fast, Without much solicitation it d the pipe and proceeded on its erraniin charming style. after Ein abont tea feet of the string It stopped, and I then began to fea ight conclude to take up Its abode there ; sol jerked the string The pain caused it to praceed, Wheneverit stopped a gentle jerk RSet if to proceed on lts journey. I stationed a man at the lower end File pipe to report as soon as the ée] had completed its subterraque- Deregrination., In less than half an hour the eel made its appear- md by means of the small string, a strong cord was pulled ‘and the pipe was speedily and effectually cleaned. J.W. his most ingenious device'on the part of our correspondent, 2 afraid, is fraught with danger; not so much to the eel mself, What will the fiend of the bath room, that de- ho ploats over freezes and thaws, commonly known as nber, do now? Certainly the man and his helper will rt if Occupations cone, and, reduced to poverty, or at at forced to gain their livelihood in a legitimate way, they for our correspondent with murderous intent. Phi- img over the matter of clearing stoppages in water- iven to mountains, rivers and towns, in England all is a° FOREST: AND STREAM. Pipes, by means of cels, the demand for these slippery crea- tures will be so increased that the eel will be priceless. Here is, then, the dilemma, Anyhow as anicthyological solution of a mechanical problem, all of us, save the plumber, must feel eternal gratitude to our clever correspondent J, W.—Ep. | a a GAME PROTECTION. American Trespassers in Canada, . MONTBEAL, Noy, 17, 187T. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: You callattention Iu your isene of this week toa too Tigid interpreta- Won of our Canadian laws and an apparent want of courtesy on the part of our Canadian oMicials toward two American gentlemen shoot- ing on the $f, Lawrence, One of these gentlemen, Mr, Wiltsie, is, you State, the President of the Hudson River Association for the Protec- tian cf Fizhand Game. Now, fs Secretary fo a Canadian Bich and Game Protection Club, Iam in a position tu sey that we bave grievan- césio complain of on the part of Americans who eall themselves sportamen, but whom I am cettain Mr. Wiltsie from his position would not acknowledge as either sportsmen or gentlemen, You, Mr, Editor, have seen enough of Canada and Canadians to know that the trae sportsman will always meet witha warm welcome among them; but we too are troubled with our pot-hunters, and, I am sorry to say, that the worst specimens of them come from south of 45 deg., and this, perhaps, causee an apparent want of respect, even to a J:gitimate spottsman. Haying exhausted, or nearly so, thelr game at homie, they come fo Canada and destroy ours jn season aud out of season, and by every means, legitimate aud illegitimate. Hvery season since I haye been Secretary to our club I have had several complaints of so-called American sporismen rhooting game for the market out of season. Tomention butone: Last year I hsd information of & party calling themselves American sportsmen that shot on the Otta- wa, during the close season, fifty-four deer. I am happy to say these gentlemen were scarcely treated in Canada as they expected, but still & good deal better than they deserved, for our officials merely kept their guns and game as souvenirs of thelr visit. It is visitors like those which cause us to look with sugpicion even upon gentlemen whom we would otherwise be glad to welcome among us, And itis not our game alone thatis being destroyed in this manner. As you are aware from what I have previously written to FOREST AND STREAM, We have, a short distauce North of Montreal, very fine trout fishing at present. A few weeks ago I had authentic information sent me that during the month of Joly lest, and in ten days, a couple of fishermen from beyond the lines took sixteen hundredweight of speckled trout from one small lake about thirty miles from Montreal, packed them in ice, and sent them to the American market. It is unnecessary for meé to comment upon such conduct. We have, lam sorry to say, offenders enough of our own ugainst the fish and game laws without wishing to import any, In conclusion, I shall only remark that such as Mr. Wiltsie will always be sure of a welcome from all true sportsmen in Canada, and he may rest assured that our yegulations are not offensive but defensive, Iam very truly yours, * A, N. SHEWAN, Secretary. The Bile. —lD— — Boston, (Vov. 2'7, 1877.—The second of the new series of contests was shot at Walnut Hill yesterday by members of the Massachusetts Rifie Association. The distance was 1,000 yards, 45 rounds, two sighting shots, and the score must exceed 195 to win the prize of $25 in plaie or a medal. The highest possible score is 225. Oaptain W. H. Jackson made 205 and was again the winner. and chose a medal. The following was the record : : 5—68 peer 5—f6 5—6) 3—6i > 200 5—69 WHE Jackson... | 205 AH Hebbard. a WN Washburn | Tyler asersesee} \ Salem Wilder... A Hebbard....., HN SOC bo Ol os eR Oe i bo cr ce Or TW ECA CO SO EN ES LO I co oc Go ee Ce BS OV ST ON Co OTH RS Orme OT OO OT Ce 00 CS CO OO OI or ey eo CHT cr or DP SOOO ROO Oo eT ok or DRO SORT PIR IR RR cores oR COR 00S CH CLO Orn oo Or OY Coe ee Uc Tce COW RD HO HS EY C10 ee HOF Oe A OT Sr SEO Or OT He OS OF ot i He oe Oo Cee Oren Ee Ot or PSOPOORATSR AM haA oo SH 0p I RS DO OF OES ROR OT OTR VOT OR OT or Ce He OO OP St ST oy RR Or I Oe oe OT OO OVO OY OT Or Cr OO CR OE oT SU RR OT BS OT a Or Oy OT OT OR a Ar William Poland, . { : The shooting of Capt Jackson is wonderful for this time of the year. Also A. H. Hebbard, who was not six points be- hind the captain at the Jast match, was five at this. They both use the Remington rifle, 2 7-L6ths shell, 103 grains of Hazard’s FG powder, Hepburn bullet. Creepmoor, WVov. 29.—Thanksgivine Day the weather was not cold or rainy enough to interfere materially with the shooting, which continued throughout the day. The Trish- American Rifle Club shot for the Sharps military rifle at 200 and 500 yards, fen shots at eachrange. Sergt. N. D. Ward won on a score of 74. Capt. J. Kerr, who scored 41 at 200 yards, dropped to 27 at 500, and came in second, with a total of 68; Lieut. P. Farrell, 54. Corp. W. T. Merriam, of Com- pany ©, T'wenty-third Regiment, won the Charter Medal, and Private E, B. Brags, of the same company, won the Freid Medal. Company §, Twenty-second Regiment, shot the first competition for a challenge cup, presented by the company: officers, at 200 and 500 yards, seven shots at each range. ‘I'he winner was Private J. Ballin, who scored 50 points, the other scores bring as follows: Lieut. L. Backer, 46; Sergt. J. W. Moore, 40; F, J. Fullgraft, 40; Sergt. M. E. Bunton, 30; Capt. H. Hennberger, 80; H.W. Dunton, 28. The following scores were mede in a mateh for the championship of the Fifth Brigade, shot at 200 and 500 yards, possible 50 points : Co, A, Fourteenth Regiment. Co. 0, Thirteenth Regiment, Lonis Smith......-... Eade elec soot WH HO PABVEA s so psiee cc terecsencttG @orp COUvrya cess stipay es sou 5 ar dA EOE AES Po he atatteiw etek pe pain prasad J aoere std oe at Aandi ater (eine TOs Fara PRRs erat) ed Pe 33 Corp Henwood...... we sieeean eae nO DEE ATIC Css seta dos rd cle un aetes 32 IDSATREI ebm eb ae gheeteessecOe WV PCLONS cist ces sendecoseckeete WC NODC, esse c eee ceeeeee eee ee eT Serge PA Miller (oo... esste nse 15 INA Rtn as vey Bs e822 on Se Come MI OLEIOS. Ae wg AAS oe Sow 58 Scie Drummer Luke Flood, of the Thirteenth, won the Briggs’ Medal with 36 points. The Washington Grays shot three matches. The first was for four silver trophies, ranging in value from $10 to $25. The second, or ‘‘ champion’s match,” was for a $100 medal, and two silver trophies valued at $20 and $10, respectively, The ‘consolation match” was the 353° ~ last. The three prizes were won by Corp. ©. Holsten, who scored 25 out of 85 af 100 yards; A. Moore, 22, and A. W. Cruikshank, 19. The scores in the two first matches were ag follows: Washiogton Greys—Troop Match—200 and 300 yards—Possible 70, Lient A T Decker,....... esueee-a Oorp © Holsten.....-...20., Oo ad! J Buckbee.... sce... sens Does eet POR UAL UOLE iis, -bb-cees seas sen Senn 34 Quarter Mas'er Sergt Pasco...,.51 A W Cruikshank 2. 2..........249 Orel DeWilsoie sates dose thecuecneo! ood) BAUCY, .,2cc.sscdeuny i Sclgstceeee WT Miller...... vecee sesyrvece SG FU Mackey. 2... 2. OY te a 24 Capt DW Baktt. 22s ceessesesth Wi EO MGNUIT 2.2 cil. wid Sergt M P koss........-..,.,---.41 Sergt J F M¢Hugh,........... aoe We Washington Qrays—Cham pion Maa 200 and 800 yards—Possi- a Quarter-Sergt GH Pasco........ 51 A W Crolkshank’...............,33 Capt LT Bakers..... sss... eeeeeedd W B MGNUICY..........05- eonsaeae Sergt M P ROSS. ascenseesseeree 4h R WACKHY. ol, cesar runes seach Lieut A '! Decker,...............46 sergid F MoHugh...........2..31 Vi AND eh ie eae tecnica celea tice a nb Gs AMNEDOCETE PROP hrm een mw iat orp Holeten.......... vase sacs OL aa LOY nee letece pe eeemen teensy 2D Sergt D Wu8on............,008..86 J Buckbee ... i pes eeeitegne ed The Scottish-American Rifle Club bad their regular Thanks- giving Day matches. There were thirly prizes, consisting of a silver watch, clothing, provisions, etc. As only eleyen men competed, some will get two or more prizes. The shooting was at 200 yards, twenty shots, and the scores were as follows : Capt W Lind-ay.....-...-.-- ea-,-76 OSptd Munroe.............., +66 W Robertson..,.ceecc.-6sess----14 JimMeS Kods.,.... So pewn ncn gS Liett J Shand, buaeesbaessectls OUId) WaeMArahall inh. -oacd oo eG A McInnes........, eeses see e=s69 SOret D McPherson, ........,- 1.46 Capt WC Clark. sescossseuesee-.O% SOrgt K Huniiter..._.. § Pree eee (: | Lieut DE Vaunett...............66 ‘ W. Robertson, who has made the best aggregate shooting during the season, received a silver watch. The Seventy—frst Regiment shot for the first competition for the gold badge presented by Major McAlpin. The Tange was 200 yards, seven shots. A protest was entered on account ef an alleged irregularity, but the scores go on record ag fol- ows: Sergi W Il Hdmundstone....... 80 H Demmler......csssencsee ees ee.85 ACBCCOIGN Me subdassbacetet seo enabUe DW) eotat.-: os 0 34 W Robertaon,........1-..+-4--.48 TShand 2... 134 G Wilson......... ate Neet ties .---#8 H Downey, oi W_Gindsey...--.. ..-22..22.-.+-48 MO Moore J AH Gerrahty ............. WEG Clarina ateedesane JM Youn... G Williams.... ayes Contin’s Gannery.—Thanksgiving Day celebrated by and evening were the first competition for the ‘“ Marksmeng? Badges,” which are three in number, offered on the following terms: First, badge for best score; second, for est score three poinis; and the third, five poiats below the first, To be won three times to become the properiy of the winner, Conditions: Shooting to be done with rifle, off hand, at 200 and 300 yds., targets reduced for the range, seven shots at each target, Creedmoor rules to govern. Open to all comers. Fol- lowing was the final results ; 200 yds. 300 yda. . PH Holton..tesceececeee ceceseeee BE 32 aS Fred Kessler.....,...... Feptnwcyeset ae 35 a0 65 MPT PORE Gh «sp slo vies bleu pened aa 82 32 64 Tr Kes ean ete dco priate s Meaty PL 29 35 Gi - NN BUVDUNSHON. .sce0) ties sseeeteeersese Ba 30 693 WETO MACHU S ee RS A ea opciones do 30 a1 61 Hite TAGE, ooplee tacecee aes Htcldeccccre oO BL 60 SH sMeaCk ese. vane seeserecvosce eaten ol 28 59 aS AES ACO EL Ie a mtproterartioteicteise wtp iota srs itipioie nieee siete BL YT £8 AJ Howlett. .....-..,.00- Panes er aoe ale el 25 58 And a large number of others. Contin’s GALLERY.—Second competition, Dec. 8, 1877; 200 yds. 300 yds, ’ A J Howlett, winner of first badge..............., 30 aus ot Wilson McDonald... ..cese.. cc. cee weeess ef aay 34 8L 65 Fred BIGOI S. sicliels Sir Henry Hatrorn’s Lerren.—in our Jast issue we printed a letter of Sir Henry Halford’s, taken from ihe Vol- unteer Service Gazeite. Want of space prevented our com- menting, then, on thé letter as fully as we would have de- sired, We think the excellent-captain of the English team madé 4 mistake when he stated that the American team had been shooting as a team ‘since April with its staff of coachers and spotters”—upon whom ihe men had learned to place the utmost reliance—and in saying that to put a team together *‘is the work of months.” Quite to the contrary, competitions for places commenced July 17, and ended on August 14, The entries included many strangers to Creed- moor, one of whom, Capt. Jackson, of Boston, was selected. Mr, Hepburn had not shot on the range for a year, and Mr. Lamb was a brand-new man. In these competitions the contestants for honorable positions shot very close, and avery man for himself; There was then ao coach used at #} was by lop thatthe riflemen were assigned to the _ ee —————— ee eee i ————— FOREST AND STREAM. targets every day. Onthe 14th of August the team was regularly organized, and selected ils spotters and other as- sistants. The first practice was on the 14/h of August, and the team liad precisely four practices, to wit: on August 14, 15, 21 ard 22; neither more nor Jess before the arrival of their gallant adversaries, After that both teams shot twice a week, with occasional individual practice. As far as coaches were concerned, Mr. Hepburn, who acted in that capacily during the matches upon one target, had up t6 that time been shooting upon the resérve. Mr. Coleman, the other coach, has been acting as adjutant. Ibis guns, guns, guns, Sir Henry Halford, which beat you. As long as you put all your faith in the discipline of a team, and but little in the merits of the American rifle, you will be beaten, Sir Henry. me Cot. Prset's Rerort or toe InrernationAn MaAicn ar Crrepmoor.—We copy from the Volunteer Service Uazette a most interesting communication from the executive officer of the English N, R. A. We consider it an exceedingly thor- ough analysis of the whole matter. Atleast there is one good authority in England who thisks that the rifles haye something to doin a match. ‘The italics are our own. Col. Peel's rules for team shooting are excellent, and riflemen both at home and abroad should be indebted to Col. Peel for the clearness with which he expresses his views: 12 Patt Matt (Hast), Oct. 8, 1877. My Tord—In accordance with your wishes I have com- mi,ted to paper, for the information of the Council of the N. R. A,, a few points that have come under my notice whilst in America with the British Ritle team. In the first place I saw no novelty that I think should be adopted at Wimbledon, with the exception of the telephone, and one or two snialler matters, such as: 1. High scoring-boards (showing over the heads of the crowd). 2. Dial for wind-gauge. 8, Shelter tents. In all relating to the order of shooting, squadding, and matters of executive detail, the Americans ate behind us They have adopted our rules almost verbatim, but are not obliged, perhaps, to carry them out with the exactness and punctuality, the necessity for which Sas been forced upon us by limited time and unlimited entries. With regard to the result of the international match itself, those of the Americans whose opinions are of most value, appear, 1 may say almost unanimously, to attribute their success to three causes : 1. Lo the superiority of their: breech-loadiny rifles and am- munition, and to the care taken in making the most of these advantages, 2. To some of our men adopting the ‘‘ prone” position. 3 To the better organization of the American team, They attach relative importance to these three causes in the order given above. I quite agree with them as to the causes, but as Lo their relative importance I am inclined to reverse the order, thus: 1. Organization. 2. Position. 3. Rifles. In examining them J will, therefore, take them in the latter order. The superiority of the Americans, or rather our in- ferivrity in team organization, is, 1 think, far greater than they have any idea of, or than anybody pe haps, not as it were behind the scenes of both teams like myself, can quite appreciate. Itis a subject that appears to me to haye been quite neglected by our shooting men, who apparently are un- able to understand the importance of working in concert. T9 enter a team composed as ours have always been, against the Americans, is like expecting an undisciplined rabble to hold its own against a body of Regular troops of similar nu merical strength. I can scarcely believe that our present race of shooting men—brought up as they haye been to trust solely to their own judgment—could ever, as a rule, be in- duced to abandon their individuality to the extent that is necessary for the formation of a disciplined team. The Irish and Seotch appear to have picked up im their visits to America some vague notion of what may be done hy acting in concert, hut to me it is surprising that, haying wit- nessed the American method of team shooting, they should have failed to see the hopelessness of competing with the Americans under present conditions. One of the "' Hights,” shooting for the Elcho Shield, can no more be considered a team in the American sense, than cana number of horsemen collected haphazard be considered a cavalry regiment. Ii ibe council were anxious to intraduce team shooting into our country, I should say—‘* Don't attempt to form teams out of present race of shooting men, but let the Chancellérs' Plate be shot for with breech-loading match rifles, and send some- body down to each university to coach the men for a couple of months.” This would ensure your getting men of an age and of a temperament which would allow of their being under some sort of discipline—a sine gua non. In a separate paper, which IT append, I have made a few notes as to how a team should be chosen and put together. They are drawn up almost entirely upon the American model, with some minor changes and additions which I think would be found im- provements. Undoubtedly a man in the ‘prone position "— z. €., On the face—as compared to the ‘back position,” is ex- posed toa breakdown. hat is, a man who generally makes brilliant scores, ‘‘on his face,” should he be suffering from indisposition or nervousness, or be ‘‘ out of sorts” from any cause, goes to pieces altogether. This does not occur in the case of a man shooting ‘on his back,” who, undet similar circumstances, will probably only a drop a point or two, and not throw out his comrades, I must here explain that, in a properly organized team, a breakdown means not only (as with us) a falling off in the individual's score, but the throw- ing out of gear of the rest of the team. Jt is noticeable that the three men of our team (all celebrated shots) who fired in the *‘prone” position, made the three worst scores recorded in either team, while one of the highest scorers on the Ameri- can side was a man who was so ill that it was a question from round to round whether be would not have to give up shooting. This is a subject upon which (in common with the Ameri- cans) I know that I differ with Sir Henry Halford and others of ovr party, doubtless far better judges than myself, who am unable to approach the subject scientifically. Still, where ‘doctors disagree,” the lookeron, whe preverbially ‘“sces rr a ———— ees, ‘ most of the game,”? may perhaps venture to give his opinion - quantum valeat. In discussing this subject we should not be | misled by the high scores made at Creedmoor, which mean nothing. and are attributable solely 10 local circumstances. The marking, scoring, etc., which are carried on most strictly and fairly, are precisely the same as our own, and yet a man shooting individually makes, or ought to make, some ten points more than his Wimbledon average in 45 rounds at_ Creedmoor. The surroundings of the range are green, the butts sheltered, the climatic and atmospheric influences legs . variable, and there is generally, as compared with Wimbledon, scarcely any *mirage;” whilst from the northern aspect of , the butts the sun is never in the shooter's eye. In short, Creedmoor is a perfect shooting gallery. Vhe Americans state that with the breech-loader they ean use a heavier charga of gunpowder than can be done with the muzzle-loader, They lay great stress upon their powder burning slomer than ' ours. They claim that by these means they obtain a lower tra- jectory and that in other respects their bullets are less affected. by external influences. In connection with this subject | was assured by a member of the American team that visited Dollymount and Wimbledon in 1874-—-an exceptionally wet year—that they found it necessary to make little or no change in the eleyation of their rifles, from what they used at home— not more than what one day’s practice sufficed to rectify. This was certainly not the case with our rifles at Creedmoor. The heavy charge necessitates ‘‘ cleaning out” after every round, but they claim that the weapon they use; being in it- self a practical one, and suitable for-military or sporting pur- poses, they may consider themselves entitled, for match pur poses, to get the best shooting out of it they can. The “cleaning out” varies according to faney, but the method most frequently adopted consists of four distinct processes : 1, A water brush and water are used. 2. A dry rag or piece of lint. 3. An oiled rag. 4, A piece of wash leather. They load their cartridges on the ground, inserting the bullet, which has a lubricated paper wrapper, but no wad, very slightly (1-16th of an inch only) into the shell. Old shells are considered the best until they get out of shape. Some men prefer, for match purposes, those that have been used twice, others thrice; and some, I understand; use the same shell over and over again, All this is, of course, unpractical. but they contend that it is not more so than the use of the sights employed in all match shooting, while the rifle is ‘‘the gun of the period,” and fit to Le taken from the ranges to the battle-field or the prairies. I waiched thetr shooting on many occasions very narrowly, and observed that when one man of their Team had once got well on to the bully, a change of sighting or elevation was comparit- tively seldom made by the others at that distance. On the other hand, each man of our party, as he came up to fire each round, | would be fumbling with his sights, screwing them up and down, and apparently making abstruse mathematical caleulations, This looked, to me, like a confirmation of the American ¢ aim. to a lower trajectory than ours. ’ L should add that they hate several Metford and Righy rifles at Creedmoor, and have tried them, in every way, against breesh— loaders—more exhaustively, I fancy, than we hane dane. It weld be useless to enter into the question of whieh they con-— sider the better of the two, bat I am bound to say that the balance of the evidence appeara to me to be in favor of the breech-loader, — when properly handled, being slightly superior to either. It should be mentioned that, with all their cleaning out, the Americans always got through their shooting, both in prac-— tice and in the match, at every aistance in something like two- thirds of the time taken by our men, who,. themselves, shot much quicker than at Wimbledon. This was in a great meas. ure, no doubt, owing to superior system and discipline, but — something must also be credited to the breech-loader. As in- dividual marksmen there is little, if anything, to choose bi- tween the representatives of the two mations. In the Spirt of the Times match for individual shooting—which took place on the Tuesday following the great match, and in weather more calculated to bring out individual merit—our three highest scorers were beaten, it is true, by fourteen Americans, but on the other hand, taking the members only of the two Eights of the previous week, the British made a slightly better total, This result goes to prove that the best individual shot is not, necessarily, the best man in a team, and wice versa; butT furl to see that, aa has been claimed by some, it denotea any decided superiority in the British over the Amerwans, even in individual swoting. Asit would be useless to point out all our faults without suggesting some remedy, I shall endeayor to deduce the lessons which, to my mind, all concerned should learn from the experience gained at Creedmoor. ‘To the *small- bore men,” I would say: ‘* Get a good ‘ back position,’ if you haye not already adopted one; treat your rifle scientifically, and try and gét the best possible shooting out of it ; above all, if team shooting is to be carried on, study stystem and disci- pline, which are synonymous withjorganization.” 'To the “gun- makers” I would say: ‘*Do not stop to discuss the merits of your respective muzzle-loaders, but go with the times, and do not rest satisfied till you have produced a practical breeoj- loading rifle that will beat all the muzzle-loadersand pbreech- loaders eyer yet made. To the Council of the N. R. A, I would say: *! Whether you wish to encourage team-shooting or not, hold out every inducement to the production of the best breech-loading rifles; raise {he maximum weight of mili- tary breech-loaders from 9b, 402. to 10 lb., and tet @ military breech—loader be the Match rijle of the future, allowing any con- trivance that sci@nce or ingenuity can invent to get the best shooting out of it formatch purposes, without destroying its efficiency as a military weapon. Above all, set your face againut the jurther use of muzzle-loaders, even if proved to be better jor mutch porposes than our present breech-loaders. The former ura relics of a by gone age, and thechief obstacle to all improvement ina practical direction, Were this policy pursued, we might look for a revival of the interest formerly taken by the public in match shooting—an interest now confined to the hundred or so who posses muzele-loading rifles and their immediate friends, and apparently dying out among them.’ Tam unwilling to close this paper without a word of well-merited praise to the members of ourteam, They did their best, and, according to our standard, they shot splendidly. hey showed grent pluck, too, throughont an uphill contest, and took their defeat as a defeat should be taken. ‘ If in any of my remarks I may appear to have been hard upon them, it is only because the report of a defeat, must necessarily be to a certain extent an adverse crilicism. Huay- ing been asked for my opinion, [ have given it honestly, and — Thope not unkindly. T have the honor to be, my Lord, your Lordship's obedient seryant, Q. L. Pret, Lieut.-Col, , : Executive Officer N, R. A, To the Karl of Wharncliffe, - Chairman of the Ny R, Ay FOREST AND STREAM. 355 Ruz Tram ORGANZA TION. fF Tjam decidedly of opinion that the Captain of a Team should not himself shoot, He would find ample occupation in look- ing after his men, whereas should he shoot, his duties at the firing point must ina great measure be left toa ‘* Coach,” who would not carry the sime weight, This, however, must depend upon circumstances, and a fixed rule can hardly be laid down. Tic nan selected to act as Captain should possess great tact and firmness, should be devoid of anything lile “‘fus- siness,’’ and should haye had so much experience tliat the Team generally would be ready to give cheerful obedience to all his directions. Nobody but the Captain should ever tind fault with a member of the 'feam, or even point, out an error. Tn my opinion there should be but one * Coach” for the whole Team, thourh it would of course be open to him to call in further advice. The Captain would be, [ think, as stated above, better employed in filling the office of Coach than in shooting, The Coach should watuh every current of air, every change of atmosphere; he should know every man's shooting and peculiarities, and should keep a register of eyery man’s ‘'target '’ on all occasions. To him alone it should be given to advise, end if necessary to order a change of sighting or elevation. There should bea spotter to cach target. He should be provided with a spotting target, telescope and a dif- ferently colored pin foreach man of his squad, 6. g., red, blue, yellow, green, etc, The spotting targets should be placed so that every manof the team can sce them both, The pin corres- ponding with the last shooter of each squad should be stuck into the spotting target of the squad, in exactly the spot struck, and should remain there till that man tires again. Thus each man’s last shot, and every hit made since he Jast fired would be seeti at a glance. The spotting of the spotter must be ac- cepted as the official record of each hit, and no private spotting by or for any mamber of the team should be allowed, A spotter should not be required to keep a score, or do anything but spot correctly, which willbe found ample occupation for one man. lt is usual to allow individual shots of note to com- pete for placesin a team ; but | should prefer that the choice of the men should be left solely to the Captain, whose powers should be in all respects absolute. #1 donot think that the heat individual shot is nec+ssarily the most valuable man for ateam,; farfromit, Tobe of use in a team aman must not belieye himself, or his opinion, to be infallible, as is not un- frequently the case with shooting men. : He must not only be willing to act contrary to his own opinion at times, but he must be capableof knowing when a bad shot is the result of a ‘bad let off,” or other accidental circumstance, and be pre- pared tosay sohonestly. Many shooting mer think it impos- sible that they themselves can make a mistake, and imagine that a miss or bad shot mMusr result from some cause oyer which they have nocontrol. Such men are unfitted for a team, however briiliant their individuaPshooting may be. Knowing how our present small-bore men have been trained solely tor individual shooting, [ should prefer to pic«x a team from un- tried men, or men who had little or no practice as small-bore shots. The stamp of man should select would be one having a clear, light eye, a steady hand, a good digestion, and not knowing the meaning of the word ‘‘ nervousness.” He should be able to devote at least six weeks to practice, be wiliing to submit to discipline, and to a certain extent be prepared to “go into training ;” enough of the latter to keep him in good general health. As it is absolutely necessary that a team should practice together for weeks, all the members must live Within easy reach of each other, and of a long-range butt, and be able to give wp, say, six hours for three days in each week to practice. The Universities appear to me to be the only lo- éalities in this country which at present combine the necessary advantages of a large choice of young men amenable to dis- cipline, with the opportunities for constant practice. Small- bore clubs with permanent rangesmight be got up near our large towns if match shooting were to be generally taken up ; orifit were to be encouraged in thearmy,no doubt many first-class teams might be got up at Hythe, Aldershot, or elsewhere. Whatever rifles may be used, the first thing to be done after picking the ten men to compose your team, is to bring all the rifles together in the matter of sighting, so that they shall all have a common zero for elevation aud wind, and that the minutes or degrees shall be precisely similar. Their accuracy in these respects should be ascertained on a calm day at 200 yards, and again at 800 yards, to insure the sights being upright, and they should be frequently re-tested during practice. Ina word, eneryrifie should be so exactly the counterpart af therestthat every man might be supposed to be shooting practically the same gun. ‘This is the foundation of the system ofteam-shooting. ‘The eight men fo compose the team should be selected from the ten, as early as possible, by the Captam, and the two reserve men should be prepared to work as thuugh they were chosen in the eight. LIassume that no man would be chosen who wus not a reliable ‘* holder "— & mere question of eye, nerve and “ position.” Three targets should be appropriated to the practice of the team. The team proper should shoot at the two outside ones, the captain squidding them by fours to a target. ‘he two reserve men should shoot at the centre target, each work- ing with one or other of the squads, in such a way as to be able at any time to take the place of any man who thay be- come non-effective—z. ¢., each reserve man should shoot every day as the duplicate of one of his squad, firing at the same time and getting his coaching precisely as though he were that tan, One day us No. 1, next as No. 2, and so on; but he must not disturb the squad, and must fire at the centre target, although his hits must be spotted on the spotting tar- get of his squad, ‘The captain should, either on his own judgment or after consullation, decide, before commencing at each distance, with what elevation and wind allowance the experimental shot is to be fired. This done, the steadiest man in the team, who should always lead one of the sqnads, should fire the first sight. Should this produce a good bull's-eye, the proper sighting has been found, but should it not bea good shot an alteration must be made by the captain in the sighting before the second man fires, and so on tilla good bull’s-eye is made, This experimental shooting should only go on at one target, but the proper sighting once arrived at, both squads should take up the shooting without delay. lt is evident that, theoretically, one man having made a good bull’s-eye, and every man being a steady puller, and the rites precisely Similar, as Jong as the wind aud other external influences re- main uochanged, every man should get a bull’s-eye at each shot. Therefore, the elevation and wind ouce correctly cb- tained, the quicker the shooting and the more shots that can be got on to the target before a change comes the better. To prevent delay, as soon as each man.goes down to shoot, his ‘next man” should kneel close behind and coach him; stop his shooting during a puff of wind; tell him when to pull; shade his sights; and help him in every way, If an upmis- takable change of wind oscurs, of couvse the shooting must be stopped, and a fregh arrangements of sights decided upon, butasarule it should go on (and the quicker the better) it t will be the special duty of the ‘next man” to see that the This done, he will call out the letter or number of the target (say Letter H), and the shooter will make sure that he is aiming at somebody makes, say, a bad inner, or something worse. shooter’s sights are richtly set and are upright, etc. the proper target, and repeat “ Letter H” in a loud tone. Immediately after shooting the shooter will jump up, go to the lett abont, move to the rear of the squad without waiting for the marking, and commence cleaning out, so that there Inay be no delay. As his successor goes down, his ‘next Tf he had a ‘bad let off,” the shooter must declare it at once, without waiting for his shot to be marked, and whether the hif be a good ora bad one, the shot must be disregarded. No TAuK- ING SHOULD BE ALLOWED, AND NO PERSON PERMITTAD WITHIN THE ROPES WHOSE PRESENOE OAN POSSIBLY BE DISPENSED WITH. No reporters, no private spotters, no attendants carrying rifles, none of the crowd of loungers we are accustomed to see at the firing points when a small-bore competition is in progress- No body of men can work together satisfact>rily *without order, silence and method, which are far more neces. All this simply means discipline, andif I wrote for another hour I The foreroing notes were made by me when in America with the Brifish Rifle Team, and were the result of a careful study of the American system, in which I have made such slight changes man” will, of course, kneel by his head, and so on, sary in team shooting than in ordinary competitions. could say no more than that word conveys. as appeared to me to be judicious. G. L. Peer, Lieut.-Col., Executive Officer, N. R. A. a A NEW RIFLE BY HAWK-INS, Porrsyinuez, Pa., Noy. 20, 1877. Eprror Forrest any Srream: In your very valuab! journal of Oct. 25, I noticed an article— - How to Catch Hawks.” Its authenticity and the theory seems to me to be indisputable, and is likely to work in nine cases out of ten; but the hero of my story did not choose fo accept a * conspicuous position from which to swoop down on his victims.’ A neighboring suburban family of this city is in the habit of stocking a cholce variety of game chickens, and, frequently, a large chicken-hawk had been noticed sailing over the yard, high up jn the air, and had been watched by a sharp-shooter, from a secreted position, with a hope of his descending to have a shot at him before pouncing on his yictim. The watch was abandoned, The yery next day the wife heard an unusual noise proceeding from the chickens in the large yard in the vear of the house, and upon going out discovered a hawk perched upon a rooster weigh- ing about six pounds, and trying to carry the chanticleer into the air. The woman ran toward the scene of onslaught with the iu- tention of frightening off the hawk, but the latter showed no in- clination to leaye just then, but still persisted im holding on to the rooster with its iron like talons, and finttering at a terrible tate. The lady (not at allapprehensive of danger) seized his hawkship by the neck and strangled him. The hawk showed battle, and lacerated her bands with his claws in a frizbtfa) man- ner, but she clung on to the neck of the bird until life was ex- tinct. The hawk measured five feet six inches fromtip to tip of the wings, and weighed five pounds aud three quarters, Dom Pzpro, +++ . THe New ‘Scorr” REPEATING RIFLE.—Messrs. Turner & Ross, of Boston, have just perfected an arm for which hunters and frontiersmen have long experienced a want, viz.: An accurate, substantial and long- range repeating rifle at a reasonable pr:ce. This rifle is carefully and Substantially made of the yery be-t material, showing the finest work- manship and mechanism, and has not onlya very rapid action, but a wouderiul penetration at an extremely long range. Messrs, T. & R. are to be congratulated upon their ability to seil s.ch a rifle at the price ($15). St willcommand animmediate and extended sale. One of our best known riflemen said that it was a better gun for generai use than one he had paid $75 for.—LA dv, Game Bag and Gun. GAME NOW iN SEASON. a Moose, Alces malchia. Pinnated grouse or prairie chicken Caribou, Tarandus rangifer. Cupidonia cupido. Elk or wapiti. Cervus canadensis. Ruffed crouse ur pheasant, Bonasa Red or Virginia deer, Cariacus vir- — umbelius. ginianus. Quuil or partridge, Ortyx virgini- Squirrels, red, black and gray. Hares, brow aud gray. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. anus. Wotdcock, Philohela Minor, « Bay birds” generally, including various species of ployer, sand piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, avocets etc., coming unde: the group Limacole, or Shore Lirds. Massacuuserts—Wew Bedford, Nov. 28.—At about this season the amateur sportsman and dog may be seen in every direction around our suburbs, and the result is that Jarge num- bers of quail, partridges and rabbits are hanging at Lhe doors of markets and groceries. Woodcock all gone; sea fowl plenty. Conona. North Cohasset, Nov. 30.—Gunning poor this week—too much rain. Some geese have been shot flying over, but won't comein. Whistlers just arriving; bags of three and four to a man have been shot. Partridges pleaty, but wild— going into trees when started, and almost impossible to start quail twice the same day. bs. I, Jr. Ruope Isranp—WVewport, Nov. 30.—Fine weather, no birds, no shooting, except a weary sportsman now and then makes abag of two orthree gray and white gulls; the small game birds all gone. * Quantum. PENNSYLVANIA.—The Philadelphia orth American of Monday says; Our exchanges from the central and western part of the State furnish a striking evidence of the folly of thoge who journey to Colorado and Minnesota for hunting, and a flat contradiction to all who suppose that abuodant pig- iron, coal, factories and railways are incompatible with the joysof Gordon Cumming. Tne Lock Haven Democrat of the 23d, summarizing the success of sporting parties in nine towns within a short space of time, shows that the expedi- tions of one or more individuals killed one otter, two mink, four raccoons, fourteen bears, and fifty-séven deer, That is perhaps, as good a bag as was made in the same period by as many individuals anywhere east of the Mississippi, gud its edges were ornamented by partridges, squirrel, and other smalj game, which \s ag weltoms to the purchaser ag io the iyater,” — * Greenville, Noo. 25,—J, ¥. Nelson and M. Hargen Brooks, of this place, bagged a fine bag of quail and grouse at Orange- ville,O.,one day last week. The Shenango and Allegheny Valley Railvoad, of which Mr. J. T, Blair 1s Supt,, runs from this place to the oil regions. There is some fine bird and rabbit shoouing along the line of the road. A party came from fhere lash Saturday with fine bags of game. Hi. B. Petroleum Centré.—Rutted grouse are far more plentiful than ushal, and lie fairly to the dog, aud a fair shot ean get 8 to 10 a day: woodcock have all left; gray rabbits are very numerous; no quail, foxes guaniwm suf; an occasional deer or Lwo, and pigeons by the million, Bive Rook. Drums, Nov, 27.—On the 27th of Noyember Samuel Hubb and George Hunter killed six ruffed grouse and four rabbits. Land Jacob Richards killed seyen ruffed grouse and two rab- bits. On the 21st I killed four pigeuns out of six, out of a trap, ee Greenville, Nov. 30,—J. T. Nelson, H. E. Camp and W, Gouchee shot twelve pheasants, ten quail and five rabbits on Tuesday Jast, a short distance from this place, M. H. B. New Jursuy-—Ainzey's Ashley House, Barnegat Inlet, Nov. 28 —Continual storms past week, very high tides and not much shooting, but plenty of fowl. Brant still continue to come on, and as soon as tides fall, that we may find places tu hide in, expect some big bags. BR. Sourm CAroninA—Olarleston, Nov. 80. There was some food shooting among the birds; several of our gnod shots brought in full bags of partridges and ducks. ‘'I'wo parties were out after deer, and both brought in a fine buck each. Wild turkey are very plentiful, and a friend told me that in a very few days he had brought in eleven, and had missed several shots. While out last week after deer the same party started a flock of over thirty full grown birds. YENorvs, Grorcta—Myrtle Grove, Bryan Oo..—Our prospects for shooting are splendid this winter. I found tive coveys of partridges yesterday in a twelve-aere field. leven rattlesnakes were killed about here last week. They are a drawhack to shooting. ‘There are lots of turkeys and deer in-the woods, Fioripa—LHeadwaters of St. Lucie Tiver, Nov, 14.—Duck of various kinds are beginning to arrive in this section by millions, and in a short time the prairies between here and the headwaters of the St. Jobns will be alive with them. 1 think this section of Florida would be well worthy of a visit hy northern sportsmen this winter, as game of all] kinds igs much more plentiful than anywhere else in Florida that I have been. Deer, turkey and smaller game, such as partridges, snipe, ete., plentiful, with octasionally a bear or panther. Mr, Maxfield Brannon, living near here, two weeks ago killed u very large male panther. . A. party of some twenty-five or thirty Seminole Indians passed through here about six weeks ago; they are now huni- ing near the headwaters of the San Sebastian River. I did not see them, but I learn-from those, who did that they report the existence of an immense snake in the swamps around Lake Okuchobu, which from their description must be a spe- species of boa-constrictor. They said they would return this way in three moons; when they do, I will learn from them the truth of the report, and write you particulars. W. C. R. Arxansas—ASouth Bend, Nov. 27.—Gameis plentiful. Deer, turkey, bear and ducks are coming in in great numbers, Squirrels are more plenty than for some time buick. G. W. 8. ©. Mriont¢An—Detriot, Dec. 1.—E. H. Gillman has recovered his Chesapeake Bay duck dog, Pride of Cheasapeake, which was stolen some time azo, +a, Ghe dicnnel, Ko? SALE —One Gordon § ‘tter pup, 5 months old. Kor pedigree and full particulars address A. D BOAS, Carlisle, Pa. Decé 2 OR SALE.—Four spler did deep red Irish Seiter ' pups, by imported champion setter Joe, and out of Bess by Pat, cutof Riddy, both impor'ed all red Irish setters, Address HORACE SMITH, No, 33 Park Row, N, Y. OR SALE.—A fallowred Dsehshund biteh, two years old; also a hizhly bred pointer, 20 months old, thoroughly broke, inquire WM. BH. GERTLI*¥G, 496 3d av Dec6 lt OR SALE,—Three thoroughbyed cocker spaniel pups,2 dogs andi btch,6 months old, black and winre, with black poimts. Pri-e $10 apiece, de~ livered free at my risk, Address C.$., No. 44 4th av, Pittsburgh, Pa. Decé 8t aes! GREYHOUNDS FOR SALE —A yery beautiful Itultan Greyhonnd slut, four years o.d is offered for sale at a réagsoi able price. Also 4 of her puss, 5 weeks old—all doga, and very handsome Address J. K,, care Editor YoRES?T AND =TRBEAM, Decé 1t WRU th ee well bred ge(ter, thoroughly brok- en, ou woodcock, snipe and quail Address for one week, J, H, S., Room 117,Buckingham Hotel, City. Decé 16 “WO IMPORTED HNGLISH SETTERS FOR- SALE.—An Engli h geuriemen desir g to ell two first rate setters, brought over by him last fall, Both very well bred, and one of them of prize binod, lis haying no further use for them Is the only rea- son for selirg, Prize $75 and $125. Apply C. MES- SILER, Dauphin, Dauphin Co., Pa. Beo6 1b Rigs SALE—Red Irish Setter pups, ?am Belle IL, sire Mack, he by Pluvkett out of Carrie, WaAT- TER HUMPHREYS, 165 Furman st, Brooklyn, N ¥. Decé 1t OR SALE—Cocker Syaniel pups, by Witch, winner Of fir-t prize at N Y Bench Show. “tock gnaranteed. Price $15 each. Address ROB- ERT WALKER, Franklin, Del Co., N. Y. Decé 2t HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, ignearer New York City than any house bordering on Shinnerock Bay, Iy.as near. and has as good shant- ing grounds, and as experienced attendants (with hve geese and other decoys, batteries, ete., always on hand); nearer the statlon; the largest and the best Kept house in the bay. L.I. RR. to Aflanticville siation. Ware, $2. Stage meets ull trains, W. BP. HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. Attanticville, L. I., Oct, 20, 1877. Oct25 Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D, C: Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mp. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famona hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N, Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White House, and the most convenient location in the city. it has beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine ix perfect; the service regular, ald charges moderate. R. B. COLEMAN & CO. Wild Fowl Shooting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSE OR SPORTSMEN’S BR TREAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, I. L, By ® practical gunner aod an old bayman. Has always on hand the best of boats, batteries, ete., with the largest rig of trained wild-geese decoys on the const. Specia! attention given by himself to hig guests, ald satisfaction guaranteed, Address WM. N. LANE, Good Ground, L. I. 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Hazard’s “ Kentucky Rifle.” ‘FHNG, FFG, and “Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs yf 25, i23¢ and 644 Ibs, and eans of 5]bs. FEFG 18 also packed in lana 3¥ Ib. canisters. Burns strong and moist, The PEFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting. and the ‘Sea Shooting” B'G ie the stundard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. SOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES "OR HXPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR, BROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of deaiers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prom‘pent city, or whoiesals a& our office, ; 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. GUNPOWDER DEAD SHOT, NE PLUS ULTRA, . TELEGRAPH, DUCK SHOOTING. The aboye celebrated Brands are manufactured by the AMERICAN POWDER CO., 233 State Street, Boston. GENERAL WESTERN AGHNTS FH. B. RameBo, Chic2go, Ill. PF. G. Gopdaxd, Si, Louis, Mo, M. BaRE & Co., Cincinnati, 0. N.Y. 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The ‘material is of the best quality of duck, The color is waterproofed by a patent process. that known as ‘* dead grass shade,’’ The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole’suit com- plete in every way. OUR PATENT DECOYS have entirely superseded the old-fashioned cum- persome, wooden decoys. The birds are hollow, and six of them occupy about the space of one “wooden decoy. The Duck Decoys of all kizids are $12 per dozen; geese, $3 each; yellow leg, $4.25 per dozen; black breast plover, $3.75 per dozen; red breast plover, $3.75 per dozen; go.aen ployer, $3.75 per dozen; turnstone, chicken ployer, etc., $3.75 per dozen ; sandpipers, $3..0 perdozen. We are now making standing geese ior field shooting. THE HUNTER’S TENT s made of tan-colored duck; light, easily trans- ported. Size, 7.ft. by 8ft. Price, $10 complete, made on the umbrélla principle, folding into a neat roll 3 feet long. sn:Le judges’ report ait Philadelphia they were ecramended for excellence in every part, Very hovel and j.racticable ; adapted to all out-of-door purposes where lawn, beach, hunters and camp tents are used; quick folding; all sides strongly fortified; enables them to stand against wind andrain. Rey. I. B. Savage, of Albany, N. ¥., who catops out in Florida in winter, and the Adirondacks in summer, writes this sbout the tents: ° ALBANY, daly 31, 1877. Srrs—I heave just returned froma three-weeks’ camping expedition in the Adirondacky, and haye had the three tents bought of you put tothe severest tests of exposure both as to wind and storm, and J] do most unhesitatiogly say they are the most com- plete thing of the kind I ever used. ist. They are easily put up or taken down. 2d. They are perfectly waterproof, 8d, They are a good height, and all the room 1 available, Our party asked for no bettor, They were admired by all who saw them, and one party insisted on buy- ng one of ours that wastospare. Rev. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn, and the Rev. Dr, Irwin, of Troy, both indorse what I say about your tent. With kind re- gards, yours truly, F B, Savage. Tan-Colored Leather Pliab!le ‘Waterproof Suits, in Shooting Coats, Jackets, Breeches, Vesta and Hata at following prices: Coats, $22; Breeches, $15; Jackets, $18; Veste, $12. These form tha most elegant shooting equipment known. They are indestructible. A recent notice in tha Formst agp Stream from n correspondent, says: Whenever a sportsman, or even one who does not claim the distinction, luda a really guod and useful article, it is no more than fair that he should let others have the benefit of his knowledge, For this reason we would call attention to the Tan-colored Leather Shooting or Fishing Suits, made by G. W. SIMMONS & SON, of Boston, Mass., the manufac- turers of the famvus “Boston Shooting Suit.” J saw these goods advertised im your paper, and wrote to the parties for samples. 1 found the ma- terial a3 soit and pliable asa piece ofkid. Itested it by soaking in water twelye hours, and found it as nearly waterproof as one Gould desire, and after dry- ing was happily eurprised to find it had not stiffened in the least, 1 have since then received a full suit— cout, yest and breeches—ordered by letter from measure taken by myself, ; The goods are splendidly ma’, well lined with flannel; in fact do not seehod they oan be imn- proved. ; + My friends are unanimous lo their verdict that @. W. Simmons & Son’s leather goods cannot be ex- celled in quelity or beaten in price, For evary kind of sportsmen’s goods addresa G. W. SIMMONS GON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mase, Routh st, New York, Each loader adapted to 10 and 12 gauge metal or paper hells of any length, each shell being uccu- rately charged and wadded cemplete in one opera tlon. . Amount of charge readily adjusted. Highly indorsed by sportsmen and the press. Having per- fected arrangements for manufacturing in jarge lots, we have reduced the price to ®G. Mannfactured only by CaMP & WISH, Stouehton, Dane County, Wis. All orders for sample loaders must contain re- qittance. Decé6 1t een Hiagic Lanterns nnd Stereoptivaue. & Ti. T. ANTHONY & CO., 591 Broadway, « N. Y., opposite Metropolitan. dStereoscopes and Views: Graphoscopes, Chromos and Frames ; Albums, Photographs of Celebrities, ‘Photographia Transparencies, Convex Glass, Photo: aphie Ma- terlals. Awarded First Premium at Vienna and Philadelphia. €ce2s5 Ronan’s Metal Shell Gleaner, Cieans fifty shells in ten minutes. No water uged Knives elastic, self-asjusting, prevent the elipping of wads. Is unequalled as a breech wiper by cover- ing with an oiled cinth. Wor sale by all gun dealers, or sample sent jree by mail on .eceipt of price, $1,505 10 and 12 bore. J. F. RONAN, 785 Sliawmut avenue Boston, Mass. Liberal discount to the trade) Novs Syortamen’s Roantes. HUNTING FOR DHHR, BEAR, PARTRIDGES, DUCKS, Take the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, FISHING FOR PIKE, PICKBREL, BASS, Ero, Follow the G. R. and I.—The “Fishing” Lin Time, New York to Grand Rapids, 37 hours. EXPENSES LOW. Shooting season expires December 15. For infor- mation as to routes, ratio andl best points for the various kinds of game, etc. Apply to A. B, LEET, Gen, Pass -Agent, A. HOPPE, Grand Rapids, Mich. Eastern Agent, 116 Market St., Phila., Pa. Nov22 tr ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA LINE. For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. €., and Brunswick, Ga, Sailing every FRIDAY from Pier 20, BH. R., at 3 Pp. uw. Close connection made with the M. and B. ana™B. A, Railroads at Brunswick, and the P, RK. BR. R, ar Port Royel; also with the steamer Carrie (which has been refurnished), at Fernandina for Jackson- ville and the St. John River. for through rates of freight and passage, apply to G. H. MALLORY & CO,, Agents, 153 Muiden Lane, Nov29 4m NEW YORK. FOR ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA,, DIRECT. STEAMER TO NASSAU, N. P., BAHAMAS, Steamship San Jacinto from Pler16 E. R., Dec. , and thereafter, from Savannsh, every two weeks, for St, Augustine and Nagsau. ~ —_— FOR NASSAU DIRECT. Steamship Carondelét, Dec. 4 and January #, and monthly thereafter, For all particulars, llnstrated gulde, &c., apply to MURRAY, FERRIS & CO., No, 62 South Sf, FOR NEW SMYRNA, FLORIDA, Achooner Surprise, Capt. J..E. Springer, will eatl for New Smyrna, Mosquito Inlet, on or about Deo. 15, 1877. For further information of Passage and . Freight, inquire of FERGUSON & WEPE poe Q 4 . Se es Ee — Ft Ni Se - - -1————— = a — - a “Phatations © _ FOREST “AND STREAM. — Sportsmen's Routes, LONG-RANGE RIFLE SHOOTING. A Complete History of the International Long-Range’ Matches, |873-|877—Come plete Elche Shieid Scores—KRules and Regulations of the N. KR. A, Etc., Ete. FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE ‘FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN,” Price 25 cents, New Yore. Published by the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 1877. Bound Volumes or Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, Acomplete set of the FOREST AND STREAM- Beyen Saree, bouud handsomely in cloth—a valu, able library for the epoitsman—can now be obtained O01 apvlieation to this office. BINDERS. ; your fine books bound. Art Journal bound Ch to Tondon publishers’ style, Picturesque America, Art Treasury of Germany and england Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, al Hlustrated works, music and magazines in the best styles and lowest prices ; done intwo or three days aes E. WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED EXCLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS’ EGGS. - This magazine, the fayorite of amateur ornitioic- gists, is now in its third yolume. It is replete with ell that is new or recent in Ornithology and Oology, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birdgand@eggs, It is just the periodical for those Making-collections of birds and eggs for scientific examination, asits columns are constantly furnist- ing descriptions of the eggs ofnew and rare species, | Texus—Forty cents a year, in advance. Speci- men -copies and prospectuses only on receipt of Stamp. -Address, 8. L. WILLARD & CO., Oneida st., Utica, N. Y. et Camp Life in Florida. By CHARLES HALLOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FISHING {TOURIST, | Publisied by Forest and Stream Pub- | lishing Co., No. 111 FULTON ' TRIE", NEW YORK, And for sa'e by all booksellzrs. age prepaid, on receipt of price publication, Fur, Fin & Feather 4 OONTAINS TAT GAME LAWS of all the States aud the Canadian Provinees and a List of Hunting and Fisking Grounds, Besides, a Vast Fund of VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR ALL WHO EITHER SHOOT OR FISH. F, tells you everything you want to know about Hunting and Fishing, Where toga, How to gebthere, What Kind of Game und Fich you will find, What Kind of Shooting and Wishing Tackle to Use, Am- munition, Bait, &c., and is indispensable to all who use either Gun or Rod; it isin fact, a complete HUNTING AND FISHING DIRECTORY, and no matter how much or hoy little recreation you take in the woods or along the streams, you will Gnd Pur, Fin, and Feather worth many times its cost to you. Each number consists of 176 to 192 large octayo pages, and in addition to the forezoing contains humerous Interesting Sketehes of Camp-Life and Sporting Adyenture that renders the work euter- taining and instructive reading for every household, Wot an objectionable word appears in its pages. For, Fry, anp I'natTHeR is published every two monthe at $3 a year; single copies, 50 cents, can be had of all News Agents, Gun Stores, Fishing Tackle Dealers, &c., or muiled, postpaid, on reeeipt of price, : Can. b2 had atthis affive- ; ES" Specimen copies, containing all the Game Laws as now in force, 25 cents, can be had only of SUYDAM, Publisher, - CHAS. | ve 149 Chambers Street, N.Y. Feit by mail. post- i$ .50) at office of j I. J. ANDERSGN, Gen’l Pass. Agent, Sportémen’s Rantes, “TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA RR. 00. Respectfully invite attention to the Superior Facilities aiforded by thetr lines for reaching most of the TROTTING PARKS and RACH COURSES in the Middle States. These lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difi- culties and dangersof reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steeltracks en— able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORTED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylvani Railroad Company also reach the best lécalities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in all the principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-Enown centers for Trout Kishing, Wing Shooting, and Still Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN. CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and points on the NHW JERSHY COAS' renowned for SALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN AND FEATHER, L. P. FARMER, Gen’l Pass, Agent. FRANK THOMSON, Gen’l Manager, feb17-tt TONINGTON LINE, FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST, REDUCED FARE: i Hlegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 33 North Riyer, foot Jay St. at 6:00 PM. NOT A TRIP MISSHD IN SEVEN YEARS. Tickets for sale at ail principal ticket offices, State Tooms secured at offices of Westcott Hxpress Com- pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 833 Wash- ngton St., Brooklyn. ~ PROVIDENCE LINE. Freight only, steamers leave Pier 87, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rates. L. W. FILKINS, G. P, Agent, D.8. BABCOCK, Pres, GnlGAGU GALTON RAILROAD, THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from Chigago to St. Louis, and Chicago to Kansas City, WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN _ . EVERYTHING. SPORTSHEN will find splendid shooting on the line of this road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, uail, ete. Connects direct at Kansas City with the ansas Pacific Railroad forthe great Buffalo and An- telope range of Kansas and Colorado, Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Sportsmen. JAMES CHARLTON, A BUFFALO HUNT Atchison, Topeka C. De B. Waz-! staff, H. Walter Webb, George De EF. Grant. ‘The next exhi- bition of dogs, held under the auspices.of.this club, will take place on the 16th and 19th of May, 1878, at Gilmore’s Garden. +8 THat Ucty Dog.—The dog which bore off the handsome goblet at the Nashville Exposition, offered as a special pre- mium for the ugliestidog, has quite a remarkable history. He has been the guard at the jail for seven’ years, and: during that time has not been outside the yard walls but three times, this being the longest time he was ever out. ‘Though a re- markably ugly-looking dog) he is a thoroughbred, and one of the best watch dogs to. be found anywhere. . His master, Am- brose EK, Camp, our worthy jailer, is prond and fond of him. He returned to his old quarters after the: show, and the jail is safe,— Louisville Poultry Journal. iat CARING FoR & Goon Dog. —Millerstown, Butler Co., Pa., Deo, 8, 1877.—This place being on the oil belt, game is hunt- ed-very close; but by going away afew miles’ very good bags can be made. .Three-.of us started out this morning, and by one o'clock had: bagged thirteen quail, one partridge ‘and oné rabbit, when, unforinnately,.one of the dogs wasaccidentally shot, by one ofthe party. Wethen made sisling ofa coat, and two of the party brought the dog home, a distance of five miles, while your humble servant carried three guns. _Troly yous aot ' -) 2] meine weer SLA PF ap ae EE Tih wi) a olennr seria ores 7 ' CHARLESTON Dos Sxow.—A bench show of dogs was held at ‘Charleston, 8. C., Dec. 10, 11and12, Among other notable dogs present were Goy. Hampton's Irish setters, - - —T. Denmead, Jr., of Baltimore, claims the name of Spen- cerfor his black and” tan Gordon setter puppy, 6 mos. old, by Grand Duke IT, prize winner at Baltimore Dog’ Show, out of Luey. , Lucy is by Mr, B: W. Jenkins’, of) this» city, old dog Hero; out of same owner's Alice, both imported. oo Fing Importep Doe For SAre.—Last fall, when we were shooting around Brainerd, Minnesota, we had the good for- tune to fallin with Capt. C. Messiter, an English sportsman, well known in America; who was going to Fargo, or farther West.in quest of sharptail grouse. Now, on his return. home to England, he proposes to dispose of his dogs, which accom- panied him over his Western field, An advertisement of the same appearing in Our last issue, Mz. Messiter writes to us personally : I would not part with them had I any further use for them. One of them is own brother to a dog which has won several times at the Crystal Palage Show and elsewhere, and the ‘other is also yery well bred.and capital in the field. They will back one another any distance and range well; have very good noses and seek dead, though they will not retricye. Trompson'’s *‘ DukkE.”-—-We publish herewith the ful pedigree of Hamilton Thompson’s ‘‘ Duke,” at the request of a correspondent : Duxxe—Red; born 1872, Hamilton Thompson, Jersey City. Prize winnings : First at-Mineola, 1874, and first at Sprinfigeld, 1575: es ———$—— => —_, Thompson's Belle, Bang. SS ee in. Pap See ne, dane, Robinson’s Jack. Belle, Paul Meade’s Dash. (a eee eS wT Pw Fanpy Rodman’s Gubner’s Puinam’s Palmer's Paul Meade’s Dash, Belle; Dan. Belle. Dash, * Lost.—A setter dog, liver colored and white, answering to the name of Don, was lost by Judge Gildersleeve, on Wednesday morn- ing on the corner of Broadway and Chambers street. Any infor- mation regarding him will be thankfully received, and a suitable reward giyen on his return to owner at Court House, 32 Chambers St., or 28 W. Forty-eighth St., N. Y. H. A, GILDERSLEEVE,. | Game Bag and Gun. GAME NOW IN SEASON. Pinnated grouse or prairie chicken Cupidonia cupido. Ruffed grouse or pheasant, Bonasa umobellua. Quail or partridge, Ortyz virgini- anus. Woodcock, Philohela Minor. Moose, Alces malchis. Caribou, Tarandus rangifer. Elk or wapitl, Cervus canadensis. Red or Virginia deer, Cariacus vir- ginianus. Squirrels, red, black and gray. Hares, brown and gray. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopave. “Bay birds” generally, including various species of plover, sand piper, snipe, curlew, Oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayocets etc., goming under the group Limacole, or Shore Birds, Massaonvuserts— Wareham, Dec. 4.—Mr. Willard Lewis, of Rockland, built last summer a gunner’s lodge on Bolens Point, eastern shore of Sampson’s Lake, South Cave, some seven miles from this village. . Having covered the structure with evergreen boughs, he took up his abode there with his wife. The success of the pair has been unparalleled in this country. Last Friday, the lord of the manor shot 30 wild geese ; one day this week he secured 14, and the total of his bags is up among the hundreds. One day last week Mr. Philander Bumpus, who lives on the shores of this lake, secured 6. In fact, there are a score or more shootists around this lake, who daily get a crack at the voyagers from Belle Isle, who are winding their way south- ward. This lakeseems to be a chosen hayen of rest for the poor goose; and this season, above all others, has proved to be the last resting-place of hundreds of the tribe, to the glori- fication of the pleasure seeker. Cc. L. Salem, Dec. '7,.—Sporting matters are running quiet in our section just at present. One thing let me say: I did not shoot the quail spoken of by ‘‘Staunch.’’ I own the bird, and saw it shot, but Mr. R. K. Patch, of Hamilton, is the man who did take it, and to him belongs the honor, TEAL, New Yorx—Atlanticville, Dec. 8.—Broadbills are here by thousands; ducking was never better. A favorite house for sportsmen here is that of B. F. Squires, who furnishes hoard for $1.50 per day, and battery deeoys, man and boat $5 per day. South Bay, Long Island.—Water fowl shooting on the} South Bay, Long Island, was never better. The birds are present in-large numbers, embracing brant, broadbill, shell- drake and numerous other representatives of the goose and duck tribe. ’ i ‘ Constantia, Dec, 8.—A correspondent of the Central Square \| News says: ‘Sportsmen, both on the lake and in the woods, are having their hands full this season. The immense flocks of ducks now in the lake give the hunter an opportunity to: show his prowess in being a good ‘shot. “From early dawn till dark the’ducks are kept moving. Partridge shooting still continues good! ++ | : Baldwinsville, Dec. 9.—On Monday a gray eagle was shot, measuring 7 feet 6 inches across the wings; {from tail to beak, 3 feet, and weighs fourteen pounds, , Blowningsburgh, Dec. 8.—Still making fine bags of game. Partridges plenty ; self and Millet last. week killed 32 in three days’ shooting, and one woodcock weighing nine ounces, a fine one. Shot a black snake on Dec 4, and have had snow on the ground. Who ever heard of snakes at this time of the year? ~ Mino. | New Jerstiy—Hurrison, Dec. 6.—Cannot the game laws be made of some use? It seems they don’t amount to any- thing. In the first place; game is allowed to be sold’ too loug after the close season; thirty days after the close:season is long enough to sell whatgame has been shot. By giving too long time it encourages the killing of game after )thevseasoni) In Forrestburg and Sandbury; im’ Sullivan-Go., N. -Y., the pot- hunters have snared and-trapped the partridmed in dateenum- | bers.°" In Sandbargh "you can’t find a partridge: / H. By Rv Paxnsytvanta—Honrer, Dec. 6—The country around hexe formerly abounded in game of all the varieties usually me P wee; iy - found in the Middle States, and bags of fifty and sixty quail per day “were often made by eae ree RY ae , ceding the war, and.in fact up.to the ywinter of 1864, which. ) winter proved particularly disastrous to quail. Still fresh in thé mind Of the writer is the result of one day's hunt, when 102 quail, besidesseveral’ cotton’ tails, were emptied upon the bar of the Central Hotel, killed by Harry Kurtz and his friend P., of Baltimore; but, tempora mutantur, and now it is considered a good day’s work ‘to ‘kill ten to twelve per day. I succeeded in bagging four quails and one rabbit on Thanks- giving Day, and nine quail on Saturday following, tramping over several townships, and niissing’ only two'birds in both days. Phe season ends December 15,°and steps are already being taken by the :sportsmen here to procure as Many quail as possible takeep-until the winter is over. Brusu. Clearfield, Dec. 5.—The local editor,of the Raftsman’s Jour- nal, with a party of friends, have been deer hunting on the mountains, Sam Bell, of West Clearfield, killed a fine doe lasteweek. | The Journal says: ‘‘ Of Jate there has: been a | very extensive pigeon roost: in the northern part of: Clarion county, near Newmanvyille. But owing to the continual shooting by the sportsmen the birds are exceedingly shy, though quite a number have been killed. Is it a mere coinci- dence that eight years ago and sixteen years ago there were similar roosts in the same neighborhood ?” Warrington, Dec, 8.—Vurkeys, partridges and hares— thanks to statute law—have been exceptionally plentiful this season. One gentlemen (Mr. J. KX. M.), who delights in the dog and gun, in fifteen days bagged 242 partridges. In one day he killed 44 partridges, 1 pheasant and 3 hares. We pre- sume he heads the list of amateurs. Greenville, Dec, 10.—The Greenville shooting party, who are deer hunting in Osceola county, Mich., write to the Argus that they have killed fourteen deer. ‘They break camp to-day. Vireinta—Leesburg, Dec. 5.— During last four or five days four gunners have averaged about 16 quail apiece each day out. One gentleman killed 4 pheasants (grouse) in about an hour and a-half near town. Weather warm and rainy. il: Sourn Carontna—Oharleston, Dec. 8.—Both deer and tur- key have been received in Jarge quantities here this week, especially deer; some sixty odd having beem received by pri- vate parties and at our public market. The last cold snap has brought down large flocks of dncks, and some capital sport is being had along the coast, and on the rice plantation over one hundred pair were brought in by last Pee Dee glcanier, ENOTS. Fiorma—De Soto Grove, Bandna River, Nov. 2'7.—Deer plenty ; ducks in any quantity, but are little hunted on this side as there are more or less deer here- at all times of the year. Moorz. Mississtppi—Oorinth, Dec. 8.—I fear that there are very few quails, though I wrote you early in the season that they were seemingly plentiful, Subsequent observation has con- vinced me that I was then mistaken. . Guron, Trxas— Galveston, Nov. 30—Dacks and geese are plentiful. The ccast of Texas presents just now the best ducking grounds to be found. Wisconstn— Menasha, Dec. 3.—Fall shooting not as good as usual; ducks and wild fowl scarce; the deer are in great plenty about 80 miles north of us. 3. ALTE Our Reeister.—S. B. Dodge, Esq., of New York, sails this week for Florida, and will make his headquarters at Chrystal River. Mr. Dodge will be absent some four months, and would be glad to have the company of some gentlemen. A8 it is a country abounding with game Mr. Dodge expects plenty of fishing and shooting. . TrarPuzziz.—Well, sportsmen are strong in mathematics. That fact is:conclusively proved by the Jetters which come pouring in in response to the problem published last week. And not only do our correspondents send correct replies, but, like, Oliver Twist, they ‘call for more. The boy’s game con- sisted of five woodcock, which—cost him fifty shells, forty- eight blackbirds which coat him three shells, and forty-seven squirrels which cost him forty-seven shells; total, one hun- dred birds for one hundred shells, Now- who can complain of the high price of woodcock in our market? : : OapPt. Bocarpus ar THE Onymer.—For a debut without stage fright, this famous marksman made an_excellent ap- pearance on Monday night last at the Olympie Theatre. The Captain first had ten balls sprung in different directions, and broke every one. He then fired at eleven with a pistol, miss- ing all butithree, upon which the Captain remarked, ‘* That he was not boss with the pistol, but was with the shot-cun.” He then broke sixteen balls in one minute. On Tuesday last he broke thirty balls straight, making no misses. WHO IS R. WAKEFIELD? MONTBEAL, Can. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN: The above question was asked by one of your correspondents at Whitehall, in your issue of October 4,and you gave a very correctreply. “R. Wakefield”. is the trade mark I pnt.on guns of English manufac- ture, and this, in conjunction with the Lion and Beaver and the mono- gram RHK between them, isregistered at Stationer’s Hall, London, England, and cap only be used by myself. © in : Craving your polite indulgence, I new ask you to-permif me, through your columns, to state by what motives I was actuated in adopting any name as a trade mark, Which was not my own, I don’t make guns, I ‘profess to -be the architect, but not the builder, ELT My guns are:constructed aftermy own designs, and [ employ build- ers, who will fornish the best work af the most reasonable price. Makers, who are hoth the architects and builders of their guns, and who have déservedly earned an enviabie reputation, may sometimes yield ‘to fhe temptation of trading on their fame, and thus either fut- nish ap article of médiocre mérits af a pride beyond its real-valne, or & really good article at a faney prices 9) 0 ye v3) oa My motives then are :—1, Not to, be identified with, or tied to, any maker ; 2, To be entirely independent of fancy prices; 3. To secure the best work at the lowest figures; 4. To‘émploy such builders as are hesticalenlated tosatistactorily donstruet! Mie-Variousélasses OF guns suited to-fill the wants)of my ;corresp triite-lgvis 6 YI dors J haps yourreaders will have: enough to refrain from saying ‘that I must. be some relative of thedamonus Gaptalm Bragg, 1f I assert that I nnderstand: whata gomshould be: |Ehaverhandied:a gumever since I had strength scfitcient to-carry one) andl hardiy like to confess how many yesrs thatis since, Thus, you willsegad da not lahér ks OM. © xfs siete) sr ; ASargesh” i 2) Yo 7s ) aire ait ' "; » ‘o7Oetse aie’ ¢ Pets make lia sh A ae @ the trade of any particular maker. Istrive more to put (through fhe trad e) into a sportsman’s bands as good a gun as can be made (no taatter by whom) for the price charged. Sportsmen are as quick as . most men to detect anything in the form of humbug; and, asI haye ‘the conceit to believe that I am not au unwelcome member of the kind ‘and hearty fraternity, I must, therefore, ask them to accept my assur- ance thatmy endeavor now is to putin the market the best work and material at a cost which cannot be achieved under other conditions, I would not have ventured to trespass at such length on your space had I not thought the reply to your correspondent at Whitehall—accu- rate thongh it was—might have placed me in a position capable of vari- ous interpretations. Your loyeof fair play—which I have so often seen eyidenced—could not, I am sure, permit this, hence my reliance on your good nature to receive this communication. ; Tam, dear sir, yours truly, R, H. KILBY.—[Adp, em me PIGEON MATCHES. TInprawa.—J/niianapolis—On Thanksgiving Day threr matches were shot. The first, for greenhorns who had neree done any trap shooting. Conditions; five single rises, 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary. G Downey......... 60 0 0 0—0 J Carroll........4..8 0 1 0 0-1 O Rodibanch......1 1 1 1 0—4 C Comegys........0 0 1 0 0—1 d ‘Thayer..... 1 001 1-3 C Foster...........0 I 1 1 0-3 H.Pering..........0 1 1 0 O—2 G Wells...........1 2 1 1 1-5 The second match, at ten single rises, same conditions as above, was won by Wm. Jones by the tollowing score: ROHINSON... 2.22... eee eee eee eae Dapoe ntl oly ie GO 2 hy Cine Oe Tig Osan MCT EN Tes tee deities sec sdeeven eve! ae) Sei ie et U— 8 MBy s... 2-4 Se SOL ctincaetebe tees hse c0 DL aOR) fu) Dib OF ets 6. Mote scares asteenietasesteaeshel ol eth ed A t9 ERR Eee eee ee Alay ceccnd Fil costumer lt? LIED reise 10 IAA LBL § Wait nc ee mines b8 s/n ou cee nse wae se 1i0o0o0o11001 1—6 Lilly... pene ences 0000000 0 67 © Wells..... EE ccd et on woe ae eee peeks apy be 1D plik elg0S--8 TiVED Renee cca tee ele een osagebel Ort 0e 1 Db 1.0, 0-6 G Wells. ren os ee ee Kesusneal at 29h I tir? Hs Costello... 22+ eee 4 SR pach yeas aD lode Os Je a 1 eS In shooting off the tie afi three birds, 26 yards, G. Wells won. Dumont.......-.--......0 0 1—1 Costello..... aah pe eek asa 0 1 0-1 G Wells) ..y..” Bisnk for all kinds of shooting. Rules, etc., bau leather }--s handy size for the pocket. Sent & ceipt of 50 cents. . Send no money by mail; remit by daafto order. W. HOLBERTON’S SPORTS 3 BD I EMPORIUM, : 102 Naszau St., B SHONINGER ORGAI P. 0. Box 5,108. ee SSS= For Sale Everywhere. JOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., 45 Beaver ey New York, an #4 St. Sacrament sireet, Montreal, Ootil GENERAL AGENTS. ESTABLISHED 1820, C. G. Gunther’s Sons, (LATE 302-504 BROADWAY,) 184 Fifth Avenue, (Broadway and 33d St.,) NEW YORE. SEAL-SKIN SACQUES AND WRAPS, FUR-LINED CIRCULARS AND CLOAKS, FUR ROBES, MATS, COLLARS & GLOVES, ALL IN LARGE ASSORTMENTS AND AT = LOW PRICES. WN. B.—Orders by mail or information desired will receive special and promptattention. Deel 5 4; The New AIR PISTOL PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best Instruments Their comparative excellence is recognized by Judges im their Report, from which the follo ig an extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO2S 6x Ba the best is 80-8 price rendering’ Dossible toa class of i U This Medsl and Award was granted after thez Es competition of the best . : : © most competent juries ever assembled. New styles and prices jast issued, which sre a: ae with our rule, the BEST ORGANS tin pam to this pond. On one occasion, hay- Full Nickel Plate, $240. Sent We are prepared to appoint a few new Agenta ing Diag? the tin pan on atte — pe on recetye Ot Unt &0G. jimetrated Catalogues mailed, postpaid. upd or to the transmutation of the fish to the pon 11 Duane Sirest, N. ¥. ~ I moved the — a which move- B. SHONINGER ORGAN G¢ ment was ied with s dis- Sa fesse Cory rd by the wee ret the The Fibre Wad. tin on the gravel. and siso atten a made recent im in cutting and ori derdinn on iam part of the fish, which TEE ar ‘wads, wa can Tebonmend then aa ow Cg ot sees in the 2 ha Paes being equal to the best imported felt on the gro was clearly de biow to pieces, and ea that the fish did not relish such discord. | A >Cu Teo hae socurely in metallic shells. ant. music, nor did they hesitate to testify ou their disspprobation of it. I immediately put Sena an ape org aman ~ the fish in the pan again, and subsequently | S*™Pl ited a4 repeated the same operation ssversl time With DELAWARE CARTRIDGE 00., 25 Eas 3 eke reault," a a Whines: oe) aoe sl ie] = | Y a z] a SME CLUB SKATE, ‘lt a HNIIy i | in =3 | a. TON C¢ 4 I iim RoE \ 4 o => EN i _ / eh Ln Tiana AUPE 1 ‘ithe ouly reliable Self-Fastening Skate ever invented. Can be Instantly nd firmly attached to any boot. fires no heel-plates, straps, nor key. Price per pair $5, Nickel Plated ®6. Sent by Mail, post-paid, on aipbof price, or, by wxpress O,O.D, Send stanp for illustrated price-list Of Skates, Revolvers, Novel- ;and other Sportsmen’s Goods. ‘Trade supplied by tion FOREST AND STREAM, FISH & SIMPSON, 132 Nassau street, N. Y. i Fore sp bac, ron 6 steno 129 Name JAE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS, Manufacturers of the | OFNTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, | ; BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, : eed the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments. 4 gd ia All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. id attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. - . Send for Illustrated Catalogue. ‘ WALLAGE & SONS, Agents, N. Y. Gity. Sportsimle’n, Attention: Keep Your Feet. Dry. The only premium awarded by the Centennial Commission, Philadelphia, 13%6, for Alligator Waterproof Boots and Shoes. Goods sent to all parts of the U. 8., Cc. 0. D. Catalogues containing full Instructions for self-measurement sent fiee on application. 503 Broadway, New York. pHLOOTING COAT. EW h, handsome Coat. First-class in every particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. made to take out, s0 that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace Says: “itis my idea of a shooting coat. I have worn them for several years, and would ther.”) Price for Coat, $25; Vest, $6.50, Also the best brown corduroy pants at $10 per pair. the one grade, as the cheapest goods do not turn briars and will not give satisfaction, addition to the above, I am making a Waterproof Canvas Suit, cut same style as the £00ds, not stiff and hard, but soft and pleasant to wear; guaranteed to turn water. Sportsmen ave Seen it say it is The Beat Yet. Coat, $6.50. For full Suit, $1400. I also make the sleeveless Vest With sleeves ifdesired. Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application. F : ‘ F. L. SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. e by Dealers in GUNS and SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. The Henvel. 3 Ghe Rennel, . | MARSTERS’ SPRATT’S PATENT T}EPROVED MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES, Silver and Bronze Medals lish Kennel ennel enty-one Gold bay ler including Medal of E Club, and of Westminster ; Club, New York. 'S IN THE SAME PLACE WHEN WANTED, : ple by mail, 50 cents. Trade supplied. MARSTERS, 125 Nassav 8r,, N, Nay AND ib COURT STRELT. BROOKLYN. arate om None ars genuine unless so stamped, " ¥F. 0. de LUZE, 48 Sonth William Street, N. Y., sole Agent. ; i 4 ta R HENRY GARDNER, No. 146 West Pl im oases of 112 lbs. Special terms tieth street, New York City. Dogs treated and ased on commission. Thirty-one a hr j incre SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my blue belton getter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Twoof them are black. white and tan, and are almost perfect images of their sire. ‘or Gulare, add: , WHITMAN, 5 Ol Bau Detroit wie sini ; exe tf c ONG COCKER SPANIEL STOCK FROM cast \s uire of rate Regete,. hanke? o, .MaKOO Frentlin, Del. Co,, ot be Lost from the Coat Y, : MUNSON, Secretary, St. Louis, Mo. “iP .! LY, NICHOLS & LEFEVER., AKERS OF FINE GuUNS 375 . SYRACUSE, N. Y. Che Kennel, Ghe Ziennel, ST. LOUIS BENCH SHOW St. Louis, Mo. The first annual Bench Show and Exhibition of the above Association will be held in st. Louis, Mo., February 19th, 20th, 21st and 22d, 1878. Cash prizes, pa'd im full............00eceecnc ee $3,000 Special prizes, value......sceaceeccesessiceses $2,000 Cash prizes for Kennels of Engiish, Irish and Gor- don Setters and Pointers, $100 each. : All Setters'and Pointers have 1st, 2d and 3a prizes, cash, in open classes, $30, $20 and $10. All Setters and Pointers in free-for-all classes have cash prizes of $50 each. Officers of the Association—President, E. Hayden, Manager American Express Co.; Vice-President, Jos. 4. Wherry, wholesale Boots and Shoes; Secre- tary, John W, Monson; Treasurer, H. 8, Brown, of Brown & Hilder, gun dealers. Directors.—E. C. Sterling, President. Hydraulic Press Brick Co.; C. Jeff. Clark, of Clark & Kennett, metal dealers; W. L. Scott, Secretary of Belcher’s Sugar Refinery, For catalogues and information address JOHN W. Nov29 tt — BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER] FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pest, May be used with entire safety. : Contents of a package sufiicient to rid half a dozen large dogs of the vermin. NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH- OUT THE FLEA KILLER. Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, . fy19 tf 190 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE, Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or any other animals, or money returned. It is put up in patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facilitates its use. Simple and eflicacious. Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS A CERTAIN REMEDY. Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with full directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by mail. Both the above are recommended by RoD AND Gur ind FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON. oct 12 102 NASSAU STREET. EBINA HENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, ProrrizTor, Hdina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle hounds, ‘¢Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See ‘English K. C. 8. B., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celeprated ‘‘Hamilet,” No. 836. This dog Sancho” has won seyen prizes—four in England firet at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here. ULL-BLOODED—Two Irish setter bitches, jour 4 monthe. Sire of pups, Don, imported from J. C, Cooper, of Limerick, Ireland, by C. H. Turner, Sec. Nat, Kennel Club, St, Louis, Mo.; dam, Countess, by Rodman’s Dash. One Gordon bitch, eighteen months old; hunted this fall; stauuch on quail and very fast, with good nose; will make a good one, One Gordon bitch eight months old. Fall pedigree given with pups. H. B. VYONDERSMITH, Lanca-- tor, Pa. Noy22 tf OR SA1H—A thoroughbred orange and white Gildersleeve setter dog, 3 years old, handsome and well broken ; has been hunted on all game, and has been worked for three weeks this season. Ap- ply to ALLEN IRWIN, 1,721 North 17th Be ee ec OR SALE—Orange and white setter dog, 18 months old, by One-eyed Sancho, out of pure Gildersleeve Flora; full pedigree; partly broken; handsome ; excellent reiriever ; will make a grand dog; price only $40. Satisfactory reasons for sell- Ing. Addre s DYCKMAN, Verplank’s Oe eae c OR SALE—A well-bred setter dog, thoroughly broken on woodcock, quail and raffed grouse, Aigo a 1z-bore Parker breech-loader, Address H. ¥. B., 395 Clinton street, Newark. Deci3 it UcK AND RAPP—The subscriber calls atten- tion to the above for stud ep aaNea USE, the imported red Irish setter, an Rapp. 8 splendid pomter, from pure imported stock, Terms moder- ate, Address H., Box 1,677,P.0.,,N,¥, Deci3it OR SALE.—One Gordon Setter pup, 5 months old, For pédigree and full particulars address A. D BOAS, Carlisle, Pa, Decé 2t OR SALE.—Three thoroughbred cocker spaniel pups, 2 dogs and1 bitch, 6 months old, black and white, with black points. Price $10 apiece, de- livered free at my risk. Address C.8., No. 44 4th ay, Pittsburgh, Pa. Decé 3t jpn SALE—Cocker §;aniel pups, by Witch, Wwinner.of firet prize at N Y Bench Show, Stock guaranteed. Price $15 each. Address ROB- ERT WALKER, Franklin, Del Co., N. Y. Dec6 2t SS Hotels and Resorts for Sportsmen, HALSEY HOUSE, “8; ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, =<" {s nearer New York City than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Is as near, and has as good shoot- ing grounds; and as experienced attendants (with hve geese and other decoys, batteries, ete., always ou hand); nearer the station ; the largest and the best kept house in the bay. L. I. RR.to Atlanticville Station. Fare, $2. Stage meets all trains. W. FF. HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor, Attanticyille, L. I., Oct, 20, 1877. Oct25 Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C; Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mp. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y¥., and ST, NICHOLAS, N, Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White Honse, and the most convenient location in the city. Tt hay beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughont. The cwisine is perfect; the service regular, aud charges moderate. R. B. COLEMAN & CO, Wild Fowl Shcoting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSE OR SPORTSMEN’S RE- TREAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, L. L, By 4 practical gunner and an old bayman. Has always ou hand the best of boats, batteries, ete., with the largest rig of trained wild-geese decoys on the coast. Speciai attention given by himseif to his guests, and satisfaction guaranteed. Address WM. N. LANE, Good Ground, L. I. Novs tf Duck; Shooting at Van Slycks, CURRITUCK CO., N. C, Sportsmen furnishea with Board, Skiffs and Stool Ducks. Good, Parridge and Snipe Shooting. Steamer Cygnet leayes Norfolk and ruus direct to the nouse Mundays and Thursdays at 6:30 A. Mu. Nov22 4t Land-locked Salmon Spawn. The DOBSIS CLUB, on the Sysladobsis Lake, in Maine, will dispose of from 50,000 10 100,000 LAND-LOCKED SALMON SPAWN if application is seasouably made, before they are too far devel- Oped to bear transportation, Many of the females from which this spawn was taken weighed 4 Ibs., and the milters quite as large, Price, $5 per thous- and, delivered to Expressat Winn, Maine. Apply to CUTLER DOWNER, 28 State St. Boston, Mass. Novy29 4 AUanted. Vy ANTED—An offer for a Muilin duck gun; nine bore ; length of barrels 36 inches; muz- zle loader. Made for present owner ; cost $200. War- ranted in every particular. Can be seen at Genez, Chambers St. N. Y. Address, Wesley Smith, 54 St. Marks Place, New York. Novy29 4t V ANTED @ situation by a lad of fourteen in a store or office in New York or Brooklyn. Ad- dress 8. 8., office of Forust anD STREAM AND Kop AND GUN, where references can be had. Decé tf 17 ANTED.—A second hand Johnson Health Lift. Must be in good order, and sold cheap. Ad- dress LOCK BOX 616, Westchester, Pa. Decé 2¢ ANTED—A Nichols & Lefever or Parker gun. Must be good and cheap. Send description ard price to DR. WILLIAMS, 106 Argyle avenue, Brlti- more, Md. Deci3 it Sor Sale. ECOND-HAND.—A very fine Tolley breech loauer, With two sets of barrels titted to same stock ; One pair 10-bore Damascus and yery close shooting, Other pair leminated steel and eylinder bore; weight, 9 Ibs. and 9% Ibs. This gun was mace to order for the owner, and is very superior in nee respect, Can be examined at gun store of e EN C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N. Y. oy or SALE—An entirely new “Express” shote gun, 12-gauge, Made to order by J. D. Dougall, 59 Sp. James streer, London. For details, address ¥, O, Box 787, Hartiord:Conn, Deol 4¢ MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. SPORTIN RANDS-—Eureka, Contmental “ Border dING BAND: and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S8.Standard. The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, _ 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P.LOVELL & SONS, corner of Wash- Warren Powder Mills, ington, Cornhill and Brattle streets, Boston, Mass. _ jy TH EE New Dittmar Powder, THE CHAMPION POWDER OF THE WORLD. For off-hand shooting at short and long ranges. Unsurpassed for Cleanliness. Pleasant to shoot on socount of little recoil and report, Desirable for huuting on’ account of little or no smoke. Un- eqaalled for rapid firing, as it does not foul and heat up the barrel as black powder. Great accuracy, penetration ani good pattern. Safer than black powder. Address CARL DITTMAR, Nevonset, Mass. ORIENTAL POWDER MILLS MANUFACTURERS “OF ALL KINDSOF GUNPOWDER Office—13 BROAD STREET,* BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. ALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, 3 .WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) e “ Oriental ” powder is equal to any made: expense is spared to make the best, f pi d _d BRANCH OFFICES, } J.G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. Y. Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicage, Ill. Cc, J. Chapin, Agent, 2156 LocuSt St., St. Louis, Mo, Agencies 1 the princjpal citles in the United States, THE | HAZARD POWDER CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER, Hazard’s ** Electric Powder.*? Nog. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed ip point of strength and cleanliness, Packed Iu square canis- ters of 1 1b. only. Hazard’s “American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). In + lb, canisters and 64 lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for . upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shot- guns. > > _ Hazard's * Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse). In 1 and 51%. canisters and 634 aud 123g lb. Kegs. Burns slowly and very clean. shooting remarkably c'ose and with great penetration. For tield, lorest or water shooting, 3t renke avy other brand, and it is equally serviceable for muzzle or breech-loaders. Hazard’s “ Kentucky Rifle.” FFFG, FFG, and ‘*Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs xf 25, 123¢ aod 6% ibs, and cans of 5 lbs. + PF PG 15 also packed in lana 3 lb. c misters. Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the “Sea Shooting™ IG 18 the standard Rife powder of the country, * Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; LSO, SPECIAL GRADES OR HXPORT, OF {ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR, BROOF, - JFACTURED TO ORDER. The above can be had of deayers, or of the Com- pany's Agents in every prom‘pent city, or whoiesale at our office, ; — 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. GUNPOWDER DEAD SHOT, : NE PLUS ULTRA, TELEGRAPH, DUCK SHOOTING. _'The above celebrated Brands are manufactured by the AMERICAN POWDER CO., 233 State Street, Boston. GENERAL WESTERN AGENTS E. B. Ramso, Chicago, Ill, F, @. GoppakD, St. Louis, Mo, M. Bare & Co., Cincinnati, 0. N.Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency he latest improved Newspaper Folding and Fat tng Machines, ND. 18 Spruce street, oprietor JAMESBRADY, Mapager Pr Oct tf | Spartsmen’s Goads. f or THE “Boston Shooting Suit” Is manufactured_only by ~G. W. SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON. Flexible, Waterproof, Tan-Color, Duck. Each axticle—coat, trousers, vest ana hai—tavo the name and manufacturer’s address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this im- print. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on re- ceipt of § 1.25 above the price of the suit. . We make no discount except to the trade. We make but one quality, and that is the VERY BEST, The price of the suit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest and choice of either cap with havelock, or hat. The materix! is of the best quality of duck, water- proofed by a patent process. The color is that known aa ‘‘dead grass shade,” The seams and pocket corners are copper riveted. and nothing is neglected to make the whole su t complete in every way. This fs what one of our best sportsmen says of it, writing from camp: “Miserable, drenching rain, pouring down in a perf. ct deluge, as if a second flood had come upon the earth, two portages to cross, and &@ Swamp between them; that was the prospect before we reached our camping ground, Such a swamp, too; almost impagsable, for where the ground was firm was an almost impenetrable thicket df thorns and what not, that looked as if it. wou'd tear you to-pleces. Well, we got. to our camp, and J must confess I was agreeably surprised on my arrival. Although I hid been nearly eight hours usder incessant rain, laboring and striving along under the adverse circumstances above mentioned, yet I found myself comparatively dry, and my clothes without a tear, For the benefit of our brother sportsmen, let me advise one of Messrs, Simmons’ (of Boston, Mass..) Waterproof suits, Oh! what a relief it was to find one’s tobacco was dry, and that one could light a pipe; that you could laugh at your miserable friend, who stood shivering and shah ing as ifhe had the palsy; and then, next morning ol! whatiunit was to see him mending his clothes, while I had not a tear to complain of, Ventilat: on, also, that great bugbear of waterproof suits, is legislated for in the most ingenious manner, No sportaman should fail to supply himsclf with a suit which 18 at once cheap, practical, and will last an almost indefinite time.” Our New Overcoat—The “ Plevna,” Water-j ‘oof, Mildew-proof and Moth-proof, is at- tracting great attention. Itis made aud solu cnly at Oakh Ul, Boston. The price is $13. It is ; long overcoat made to wear to coyer, or when di ving or walking in stormy weuther. It is perfect! watcrproof, thoroughly ventilated, amd just thi garment that every sporting man should have. x Ourl eatherJackets and Vests are the great wind protectors. They are made from so!%, pliable black leather, flannel lined, and Sell at $f wud $7. Our Flexible Tan~- Colored Wiiterproof Leather Coats and Breeches - are cons dered the finest things ever made. They Bell at $2 and $15, , An ill strated clrenlar, containing full description of each ; arent, with sample of the material from which u ade, will be sent tree on application, Aadtow eT yt ul G W. SIMMONS & SON, @AK HALL, BOSTON, MASS, _ FOREST: AND+ STREAM. ' re ee an A Tr a FUR F.' BOOS Fr o> oe a v ————— = S & BR ESTABLISHED 18653. = er. : THER. THE ONLY FUR HOUSE inthis city who received at the Centennial ibiti ‘A AWARD AND DIPLOMA for SEAL SACQUES, FANCY FURS, ROBES. Ete. Batisrete thn sce 25 PER CENT. LOWER THAN LAST YEAR’S. 449 Broadway and 26 Mercer St., New York HENRY C. SQUIRES, No. 1 CORTLANDT STREET, d ; THIRD DOOR FROM BROADWAY. Bch 4 AGENT FOR THE af Celebrated Prize Guns W. W. CREENER- 18%€, presented by Mr. Furdy, beating all best London makers Winner of the Massive Silver Cup in These) guns have heen winners.in.every trial during |the last three years, competing with all ines class makers in England, The sh. oting of every gun. is guaranteeu, and prices #8 low as Consist good work. Guns built to exact order of sportsmen. 1 keep the best selected stock of guns by all thy other makers to be found in this-city, including Scott, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox. Marshall) new Glass Ball Trap, $5; three traps. $12. English chilled shot, all sizes and im any quantities, A Dittmar powder. Complete outfits for huuting and camping. Best Breech-Loader ever offered fm thy United States for $35. Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Suits, and Camp Lounge Company. s PRICE, BOXED, WITH DARTS, SLUGS, TARGETS, &ec., $10. FULL NIGKEL PLATE $i. a A FINE HOLIDAY PRESENT, THE NEW IMPROVED AIR RI Especially Adapted for Target Pract SPLENDID ¥OR SHOOTING ~MALL GAME and touchi ; CATS QR BOSS. Just the thing for Taxidermists to collect specimens. There is no report or | ger attending its use, or any anxiliaries required to operate it. It can be loaded} rapidity. Itis extremely simple, and has no delicate parts to get out of order or wep Sent upon receipt of price or C. O. D. j H. M. QUACKENBUSH, Patentee and M'f'r, Herkimer, N |] ZA ease and For sale by the Trade generally. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. Hart’s Sportsman’s Favorite Metallic Shells) FOR BREECH-LOADING SHOT CUNS; These Shells are easily loaded, and the caps easily extracted from inside. Head solid and much thicker than any Shell now made, giving~a solid seab for cone or anvil, which pr it from driving through or springing away, thereby eae miss-fires. ‘The Cone is made of nickel, a tened solid in its place. Neither rusts nor corrodes fast, like movable anyil made from steel, The Cone also prevents miss-fire when a cap has been left on shell for & few days, which is liable to occur in steel oriron. These Shells are finely finished, and made any length ordered, from 234 to 334 Inches. Shellsand Loaders and Descriptive Price-Lists can be obtained from all the leading Sportsmen’s throughout the country. GEO, E. HART & CO,, Newark, N. FROM CAPTAIN BOGARDUS, CHAMPION WING-SHOT OF AMERICA. Messrs. @zorGe E. Hart & Co.—Gentlemen: The fifty Shells I received from yon to-day suit me bi than anyI have ever used. ‘They are stronger and better in every respect, and I shall use them in shooting hereafter. Yours truly, , A. H. BOGARDU SHELLEY’S PRAIRIE OIL. The Great Watural memedy ACUTE AND INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM, COUT, § ci ATICA, LUMBACO, and Severe Cases of Bodily Pain. — AN INFALEZIBLE CURE. Tnnumerable Testimonials from Oil will be furuish+d on application. Price Firry Cexvs, Ong anp Two Dotnars Pur Borrrz, SENT B¥ EXPRESS ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. THE PRAIRIE OIL Co.,” 182 Nassau St., N. ¥. AND SOLD BY DRUGGISTS GENERALLY, (PQ, BOX 2,997.) — ' 1146 CAMBRIDGE PLACE, BROOKLYN, May 30, 18 “ About two years ago J was first attacked with Rheumatic Gout, and atten tateuoe an testa ad “4 expense from medicine and dociors’ bills, without obtaining relief, 1 procured Prairie Ol], and in jess tha three days after the first sppltesyon Was enabied to walk to my office, a distance of three miles, althoug pr-viously-confined to my room for nearly fiyé weeks. From that time to the present I have neyi E without the-ol, nor have I ever applied it iti vain, NoLwithstanding so lengthened a brial. My fa it for any of the complaints it is Intended for, and consider it invaluable, ~ FB. WILBART Mx. M. Pappon, tobacco merchant, 992 Fulton street, Brooklyn, lost the use of his right leg by Sciatica got relief at once after first application of Prarriz OiL, This gentleman had become so depressed by hi aifection that he had given-up.all hopes. of reoovery. += 3 Says the Proprietor of Niblo’s Garden, New York: ‘‘PRAIRIE Om gave me relief from inflammat rheumatism atter first application ; and atter the third I had no further use for my cane,” ; Mn. KENWARD PHILP, Dramatic Edjtor Brocklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, was unable to walk without the af of crutches, owing to a severe attack of Rheumatism. After the third application of PRAIRIE OIL Df cru ches were thrown aside, he having no further wse for them, out. prominent citizens as tothe wonderful curative properties of P Manufactured by ‘“ -—— a ne > * wel sat == Nl | ‘Handiest gun case manufactured ; made of heayy bridle leather, and in best style; can be carried sal as a Satchel everywhere; price $6. Sent by express C.0.D, Also made of heavy waterproof cany lined with flannel; price 25; sent by mall, postage prepaid, Address THOMSON & SON, 301 Brow way, New York, P.O, Box 1,016, : . | | Publications. LONG-RANGE P = I ¥ 'A Complete History of the Internationnt! | Hong-Range Matches, [873-]877—Com- plete Elche Shield Scores—Rules and Kegulations of the N. K.: A. Etc., Etc. | FULLY ILLUSTRATED | BY THE - RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND QUN.” | Price 25 cents. New Youre, Published by tae Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 1877. Bound Volumes oF Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50. Acomplete get of the FOREST AND STREAM- ‘seven yolumes, bound handsomely In cloth—a yalu, ble library forthe sportsman—can now be obtafnes @0 ApDlication to this office. BINDERS. c Eng! omen in Sacred History, large F Bibies, a lustrated works, music and magazines the beat jes and lowest prices; done intwo or three days if required. #. WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. Camp Life in Florida. +~—_— — By CHARLES HALLOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST, ‘uplished by Forest and Stream Pub- lishing Co., No, 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, ‘And for sale by all booksellers, Sen! hy mail, post “a prepaid, of receipt of price ($1.60) at office of pa ———=z FRANK SCHLEY’S: AMERICAN. —= ae —— . = Se Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods oi- oting and Shooting the American Partridge--Quail; ‘uffel Grouse—Pheasants, with directions for lhaud- Fthe gun, hunting the dog, and shooting on the g. Price, $2. Liberal discount to the trade. Frank Schley, Frederick City, Md. Anew Medical treatise, “The Science of Life, or Self-lreser- vation, a book fur everybody. uN) ae) Price $1, sent by mail. Pitty HY SE LF original prescriptions, eithel . one of Which 1s worth Len tues ithe price of the book. Gold medal awarded the author. (he Boston Herald says: “The Science of Life is, wyond aj! comparison, the most extraordinary Work on Physiology ever pub-— 5 Tatied.” An -Tlustfated- Pam=, Hl i AL THYSELF iliet Sent¥FReE, Address DR, V. H. PARKER, No. 4 Bul- Zinch Street, Boston, Mass. 3m a : Lt The Southern Guide. —— = ‘A finely illustrated quarterly periodical, exhibiting mie characteristics aut réesuurees of the Southern | fates. One dollar per year; single copies, 26 cents. ublished by ‘0... Washington, D.. C. AMHALL & CO... W: ig gen POULTRY WORLD —A splendidly illus Stas he ostna adjctsfor a year. aparis ; WORLD, Hartford, m copy, | Address POULTRY OR Decé lyr Bx 7iaa trated nt a ng mr RIFLE SHOOTING. | Publications, Sportsman's Gazetteer Fall River Line| * CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES HALLOCHK, Editor “ Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun.” 896. pp., Price By, Tinted Paper, $4; half-bound mo., #5. A complete Dictionary¢for Sportsmen, Hvery- body wants it that las a dog, guh or fishing rod. A complete description of all Kinds of Game, Wish, ‘te, Field Sports, Woodcratt, Angling, Fly ‘ying, Dogs, Dog Breeding, Diseases and Treatment, Boat- ing and Boat-building. Several thousand localities where game and fish are to be found. Nothine of the kind ever before ten times the price. PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 111 Fulton street, New York. published worth = Sportsmen's Zautes, TONINGTON LINE FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST. REDUCED FARE: Hlegant Steamers STONINGTON ‘and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St. ae an PM, NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices. State Tooms secured al offices of Westcott Express Com- pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 833 Wash- ington St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE, Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place; at 4:30 P.M. Freights yia either line taken af lowest rates. L. W. FILKINS, G. P, Agent, D.S.BABCOCK, Pres, St. Paul and St." Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C, Rapids & N’rth’rn Ratlway. ug QUICKEST,’ CHEAPEST AND BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing ani connecting with all East and West Lines in Towa, tunning*through some of the finest hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated‘und Ruffed Grouse and Quail. Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of. Reduced rates on parties often or more upon application to General Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids. J. H, F. Winstow, General Manager, =~ Gen. Passenger Agent, "sts, s FOR FLORIDA JOR THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN fORD, ENTERPRISE. and intermediate landings m ST. JOUN’S. RIVER and interior points in ®LORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence ‘y railroud or steamboat, apply to WM. L, JAMES, zeneral Agent. Phidielphia unu Southern Mail 8. 8. Co., Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila, Deri4-ly yo ‘‘ The Bermudas.” Oow-A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy ' hours from New York, and being surronnded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout (0 deg. The elegant British Steamships ‘* Bermuda,” and “Camina,? 1,00 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger trayel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- | muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steamers for 8t..Thomas and West Indies. For full information apply to A. H, OUTERBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y, fg 3s * Dec 2i iy. _ HOW TO LIVz FLORIDA, HOW TO GO, Cost OF TRIP COST TO SETTLE, what tocul- Ere, how to cutti- vate it, etc, etc, all ‘told in each number of Florida New. Worker, published #621 Park Row, New York City. Single copy, 10c., One year > Acres Or- ange Land for $50. yOulineofrailroad, country _ healthy, hick! settled Ad- SJ-B.OLIVER, _ en’l Arent, Box ) New York ‘ CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. Take vessels from Cedar Keys that make several Hees nan Very fine geme country; splendid Sportsmen, and has dogs)for. hunting. Refers) to A.B, Dodge, $51 Brondway, N.Y. R. KING hss aecommodations for Noyl5 FOREST AND STREAM. Sportsmen's Bontes, Spartimen’s Routes. BOs 'T Of AND ALL POINTS EAST, VIA NEWPORT AND ; PALL RIVER, THE MAMMOTH PALACE STEAMSHIPS, BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE! Leave Pier No, 28, North River, foot of Murray street, daily, at 4:30 Pp. M. (Sunvays excepted). PULL NIGHT'S REST. NO MIDNIGHT CHMNGES, Tickets for sale at principal hotels and ticket of- fices, at office on pier, and on board steamers. BORDEN & LOVELL, Agents, GEO, L. CONNOR, J. KR. KENDRICK, Gen’) Pass. Agt. Sup’t. EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINE BOUND BROOK ROUTE, FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA, CUMMENCING NOVEMBER 4%, 1877. STATION IN NEW YORK—Foot of Liberty st. N. ¥ Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8) 9:30, 11:80 A. Bf., 1:30, 3:30, 6:30, 12 Pp. M., and at4 P.M. for Trenton. Leave Philadelphia from station North Pennsyl- vania Railroad, Third and Berks streets, at 1:30, 9:30, 11:30 a, M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 12 PB. Mw. Leave Trenton for New Yo'k at 1:20, 6:35, 8:05, 10:20 A. M., 12:15, 2:15, 4:10, GBP. Me Pullman Drawing Room Cars are attached to the 9:30 A. M., 3:30, P. M. trains frin New York and. to the 7:30, A. M., 1:30 P, M. trains from Philadelphia, Sunpay TRAINS—Leave Nev York and Phila- delphia-at 9:30 4. M, 5:30, 12 P.w, Leave Vrentun at 10:20 A. M,, 6:10 P. My Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos 29 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all oiliccs of the Erie Railway in N-w York and Brooklyn, ane at No.4 Coutt street, Brooklyn. Bagzay: checked from residence to de-tination Sephis Ly H. P. BALVWIN, Gen. Pass. Agent GREAT SOUTHERN Freight& Pass’nger Line, | " WIA ‘: Charleston S. C. The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 3 o’c\loek P. M. From Pier 2a SIN EY, CITY OF ATLANTA, CHARLESTON, Cavt. M 8. Woodhnll. Capt, R. W. Lockwood, SANTIAGO DE CUBA, G. W..CLY¥DR, Capt. 5. Crowell, Capt. Ingraham, The above steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the conveaience of passengers, and are un- rivalled on the coast for , Safety, Speed and Comfort. Close Connections at Charleston with the favorite and well-known Florida packets, DICTATOR, Capt. Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt Scott. for FERN AN- DINs, JACKSONVILLE, ST, AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENTERPRISE, MELONVILLE and all points in Florida. EXCURSION TICKETS 4T REDUCED RATES. ia?" Insurance to destination ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CENT. Goods forwarded free of Commission. Pussage tickets and Bills of Lading issned and signed at the Office of JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO_, Agents, Pier 2, N. R., foot Park Place, Office on the wharf. W. P. CLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green, Through Freight Tariffs, Passage Tickets by all routes and te all points in the South and Southwest, and further information ean be obtain'd at the office of BENTLEY D, HASELL, General Agent, Great Southern Freight Line, 317 Broudway. eorner of Thomos street. Octll 3m TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA RB.R. CO. Respectfully invite attention to the Superior Eacilities affordea by their lines for reaching most of the TROLLING PARKS and RACH COURSES in thé Middle States, ‘hese lines being CONDINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the ditti- culties and dangers..f reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK 10 BE TRANSPOR'PED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylvani Railroad Company also reach the best lecslities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION ‘TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in allthe principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED. FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known centers for Trout Vishing, Wing Shooting, Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN. CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and poitits on the NEW JERSEY COAST renowned for SAL'T WATER SPORT AFTER FLY AND FHATHER. L. P, FARMER, Gen’l Pass, Agent. FRANE THOMSON. Geu’l Mutuger, febl7-tz and Still Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finesf _ Waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun - try. Connections direct for»Chincoteague, Cobhb’s Island, and points on the Peninsula. City Point, Wames’ River, Currituck, Florida, and the mountain- ous country -of Virginia, Tennessee, etc! Norfolk Biéamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Delaware, Mondag aud #ridayal 3 Pm, ~- Full infor mation given at Office, 197 Greenwich St., ewe ‘ork t BOD 45 Ay N roassau, N. P. VIA 8T. AUGUSTINE, FLA. From Sayannah, Ga., to Nassau, N. P., via St. Augustine, Wia., Efeamship San Jacinto will Fail Dec. 21 and Jantary 1, and every alternate Tuesday, Connecting steamers leave New York on Dee, 16 und EF FOR NASSAU DIRECT, Steamship Carondelet, January 2, and mouthly thereafrer. For all particulurs, illustrated guide, &c., apply te MURRAY, FERRIS & CO., No, 62 South St. ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA - LINE. For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. C., and Brunswick, Ga. Salling every FRIDAY from Pier 20, H. R., at 3 Pp, Mu. Close connection made with the M.an? B. and B. A, Railroads at Brunswick, and the P, Rh. R, kt. at Port Royal; alsq with the steamer Carriy (which has been refurnished), at Fernandina for Jackson- ville and the St. John Kiyer, for through rates of freight and passage, apply to G. H. MALLORY & CO., Agents, 153 Maiden Lane, Nov29 4m NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, i AND Hl NORTH. Fhe first-class steamer HLM CITY leaves Pier 25, East River, dai y (Sundays exce} ted) at 3P.M. Puas- sengers to North and Hast at 12 P.M, NIGH? LINE=The CONTINENTAL leaves New York at 11 P. M., arriving in New Haven 1 time for the early morping tra us. ; ! Merchandise forwarded by daily express freight train from New Haven through oO Msssathasetts, Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Nurthera New York und Canada. Freight recerved until 5p, M. RICHARD PECK, General Agent. HUNTING | FOR DEER, BHAR, PARTRIDGES, DUCKS, Take the Grand Rapids and Indiana WRaulroad, FISHING FOR PAKE, PICKEREL, BASS, Etc , Follow the G. R. and I.—The “Fishing” Line Time, New York to Grand Rapids, 37 hours, EXPENSES LOW. Shooting season expires December 15. For infor- mation us to routes, ratio an! best points jor the Various kinds of game, ete. Apply to A. B, LEET, Gen. Puss .Agent, A. HOPPRH, Grand Kapids, Mich. Eastern Agent, 116 Market St.,,Phiia., Pa. Novas tf FUR NEW SMYRNA, FLORIDA, - Schooner Surprise, Capt. J. E. Springer, wlll sail for New Smyrna, Moequito Inle’, on or ahout Dec. 15,1877. For further information of Pas age and Freight, inquire of FERQUSUN & WOUD, No. 46 South st., New York, Nove9 su Sportsmen's Goods, Attention, Sportsmen’! ea mee, a Each loader adapted to 10 and 12 gauye metal or paper shells of any length, each shell befng accu- ra‘'ely charged and wadded ec: mplete in one cprra tion, Amount of charge readily adjusted. Biyhly indorsed by Sportsmen and the press, Having per- fected arrangements for manufacturing in large i ts, we haye reduced the price to 8G. Manufactured only by CAMP & WISH, Sigu hron, Dane County, Wis. All orders for saniple loaders must contsin re- mittance. D-cé6 1t THE WALKING TRICK MOUSE —An anigsing, durvble India Rulber Toy. Get one, and bave a good square lnngh, Samples hy s mail 15cts, Agents wanted, 7 DAM, 204 Ross Street, Brooklyn, (B, D,) Long Island, New York, is eo How. SUY = a SS = Gry AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bought, sala and exchanged. ©, S. PECK,3 West y- fifth gtreet, New York, Sept ly > 378 FOREST), AND; STREAM. + ans, Biles. te DON’T PASS THIS BY. STODDARD'S CARTRIDGE-LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING ALL OTHER TOOLS AND FOR ALL SHELLS. i” Length, 434 inches ; weight, 10 ounces, and nickel-piated. Price, $6. : Recommended by FOREST AND STREAM AND RoD AND Gun, Boone, Recapper, Will Wildwood, Ira A. Payne, and others, Liberal ciscount to the trade. Send postal order to c. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock box 192, Washington, D. C. IRA A. PAINE’ CHAMPION FILLED GLASS BALL. PATENTED OCTOBER 238. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED. The Bohemlan Glass Works having made a Specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and haying facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, (TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE.) have secured the services of that well-known Sportsman, [RA A. PAINE, to take entire charge of the ' production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell. A new feature in the Sporting Line, Forms a We can give the sportsmen of America no better proof of the superiority of these balls than that W. light and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, | & C. Scott & Sons, after examining every ballin the market, have ordered 2,000 to be gent to England. In giving to sportsmen the very thing so often Wanted | no instance where it has been exhibited has it failed to take the place of all others. all kinds of shooting. Every ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 200. PRICES, Send ior price list. Special inducements to the trade, Three barrel, $75 to $250. HEADQUARTERS BOHEMIAN GLASS WORKS, 214 Pearl Street, N. Y- * = PAINE’S PATENT Feather-Filled Glass Balls and Huber Traps. SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER & CO., Syracuse, N. Y, MESSR&. WILLIAMS & POWELL HAVE ORDERED 30,000 OF THE FORMER, AND FORTY OF THE LATTER. THEY WILL BE SHIPPED FOR ENGLAND uN SATURDAY NEXT, THIS, WITH THE LATE, ORDER FROM W. & C. SCOTT & SONS, EFFECTUALLY ESTABLISHES THE SUPERI- ORITY OF% ; PAINE FILLED BALLS AND THE HUBER TRAPS, . THREE BARRELED Breech-Loading Guns. E.. THOMAS, JR., GUNS, PISTOLS, SPORTING GOODS, 174 South Clark Street, Chicago, Tl. Deci3 im Bogardus’ Patent Rough Glass Balls and Glass Ball Traps. THIS 18 A These Traps are the only ones that give sa/isfaction, as they are simple of con- Foot Rule, Level, Square, Plumb and struction, easily set, and not liable to get out of order, and they throw the bat in Inclinometer. x Manner that more closely resembles the flight ofa bird than any other trap in mina the market. The Patent Rough Glass Balls are made of uniform weight and It may be used for ic veiiuy stands for rest shooting, and gives atonce the degree of elevation and pitch to the foot. As a specimen of workmanship, it is faultless, and is strong and durable. So great is our confidence in its’merits that we hereby agree to refund its cost in every case where pertect satisiac- tion is not given. Senf by mail on receipt of $2.50 £ STRHPHENS & CO., Riverton, Conn. Woy 1 ly a fishing Gackle. thirkness, and have a corrugated surface that strengthens the ball for shipment to any part of the country, prevents the glancing of shot, and thereby insures the breaking of the hall when hit. CAPTAIN BOGARDUS was the first to introduce the ROUGH BALL, and at a price far below the smooth ball at that time, Rae ane Trap can be ordered through; all Gin Dealers. = the 'l rade. jas diuerhkOVED TRAP (warranted), which will throw a ball in any direction from the shooter at the option of the puller, is now ready for the market. Price $8. Liberal discount to W. & C. SCOTT & SONS have ordered 10,000. balls and 24 traps to be sent to England SSS H. L. LEONARD, BANGOR, MAINE, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Great reduction in prices, Trout Rods, full mounted, $30, formerly $50; other rods in proportion. Every Rod bearing my name is six strands from putt to extreme tip, and mounted with my “ patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against imper- feetions in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood, MADE TO ORDER. Iwas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Gentennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. Also manufacturer of Patent Reels for Salmon and ‘Trout fishing. The lightest, strongest, and handsomest Reelg ever made. Full line of FISHING TACKLE always on hand, HEADQUARTERS FOR BALLS, HAGGERTY BEOS., 10 Platt Street, Decé tf Match Against Time---Skill and Endurance. GILMORE’S GARDEN, NEW YoRE OITy, JANUARY 3, 1878. CAPTAIN A. H. BOGARDUS, Champion Wing Shot of the World, has madea match to break 5,008 Glass Balls in 5v0 consecutive mmutes, loading his own gol, Balls fo be sprang from his patent traps, Shooting to commetce at 3 o clock P. M. Decé 4t FOR TRAPS, GEO. E. HART & CO., Newark, N. J. THE GREEN GU fas the simplest an Birongest snap-action: made. The proportions _ and finish, the shooting =4 qualities for penetration and pattern, are not ex- celled. Gan bore te make any pattern order- ed, from a cylinder toa =foll choke, Muzzle-loaders altered o breech-loaders, with : 5 ame action as few “a = “guns. Barrels hored to : a goat ioe om Btrong. Price $45.. Re-boring and repairing breech-loading shot-cuns done promptly and _in the very best man- nére sont dor new price list to CHARLES GREEN, 3 West Main St., Rochester, N. ¥. Aug3otz? Send for eircular and price list. je7 Lessons in Fly Tying, The Huber Champion Glass Ball Trap. Compact and Durable. Balls can be thrown in any direction or ‘elevation, unknown to the shooter, a screen preventing his seeing how the trap may be set. , For sale by BARTON & CO.. Agents, 387 BBOADWAY, NEW YORK, or by ihe patentces and manufacturers, HUBER & MERWIN, corner of Patterson anc Fulton streets, Patterson, N. J. I will gilarantee to teach any gentleman the art of dressing flies in a few lessous, Address JOHN HAILY, 320 Henry Street, New York City. oY to order from any pattern. Flies tled to ova tt ———— Amugements, Gi. . Zoological Garden. FAIRMCUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, .Gpen every day. A large collection of Living Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. .Admission 26 cents; children under twelve, 10 cents, jané ly ‘“T have used all traps in market, and find Huber’s Champion Trap the king trap of the world. IRA A. PAINE,” W. & C. Scott & Son, Birmingham, Eng., have ordered 15 of our champion traps, PRICE $10: ae aaa Also Williams & Powell, Liverpoo!, Eng., have ordered 45 of these traps within sixty days. Il sportsmen who have examined the above trap pronounce it the best in market. = aa B.—OTHER TRAPS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE AT A REASONABLE VALUATION. UNION SQUARE HOTEL, Cc. M. BRENNAN, UNION SQUARE, Corner 15th Street, New York. | OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON & MONONGAHELA, i ee «=A. J. DAM & SONS, Proprietors. #9 South Olark Street, Ohicago, REAT NEW YORK AQUARIUM, Brosd- ee $6th street. Open daily from 9A. M, to for. uw. Beautiful Tropical Fishes and Anemonés, Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and Ascidians, Twelve seals, sea lions, 15 sharks, 40 blow fishes, 6 hell-benders, and thousands of other curious marine creatures. Prof. Young, marvelous ventril nist. Mias Lubin in submarine performances. -Delightful orchestral concerts. Feeding the alg end fishes and other entertalmeni, e = acs rhe Sportsmen's Goods. W.-H. HOLABIRD, MEO SSuCER ot 7 Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, Valparaiso, Ind, Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat, Vest, Pants and Cap, $10. No, 1 Shooting Coats, water- proof and first-class in every particular, sent by mail, post-paid, $6. Holabird’s New Game Bag; weighs 12 ounces. The most convenient and coolest garment ever offered to Sportsmen. Can be used in place of 4 coat; room for 50 shells amd 75 snipe or quail: by mail for $2. Holabird’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fifty shells; simple and admirable for boat shooting: $2.50. Fine Linen, Corduroy snd Fustian suits made to order in the neatest and most desirable style. Send 25 ceats for my book on Dog Breaking and catalogue of goods. Money refunded if not satisfied, W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. Ask your gun dealer for Holabird's goods. Jyl2 tf Founded July 4, 1808. SS == Thor. W. Sparks, Shot & Bar Lead MANUFACTURER. Office 121 Walnut Street, -Philacelphia. GOOD’S OIL TANNED MOCUASINS. The best thing In the marke for hunting, fishing, canoeing Snow-shoeing, etc. They are easy to the feet, and very durable. Made to order in a variety of styles, and warranted the genuine article. Send for illustrated circular, MARTIN 8 HUTCHINGS, P. O. Box 368, Dover, N, H. (Succes- Sor to Frank Good, W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassan St., N. Y., Agent, A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE. FIRST GRAND DISTRIBUTION, 1878, AT NEW ORLEANS, 1UESDAY, JANUARY 8. Louisiana State Lottery Company. This institution was regularly Incorporated by the Tes laatie of the State for Educational and Chari- table purposesin 1868, with a capital of $1,010,000, to whicltit has since added a reserve fund of $350,009, ITS GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTIONS will take place Monthly. Jt#erer scales or postpones, Look at the following scheme CAFITAL PRIZE, $30,000, 100,000 TICKETS AT TWO DOLLARS EACH. HALF-TICKETS. ONE DOLLAR. LIST OF FRIZES, 1 Capital VPrige st cases cee eye ue 1 Capital Prize, 1 Canital Prize 2 Prizes of $2.50 5 Prizes of 1,000 20 Prizes of 100 Prizes of 200 Prizes of 590 Prizes of 1000 Prizes of APPROXI} 9 Approximation Prizes of $300. 9 Approximation Prizes of $200... 9 Approximation Prizes of $100... .. B110,400 Responsible corresponding agents wanted at all prominent points, to whom a liberally remuneratiyve 1857 Prizes amountin to........ eaten ene compensation will be paid, Write for further information or send orders to M. A. DAUPHIN, P. 0. Box 692, New Orleans, Louisiana, ct) B. FRANK MOORE & SON, 317 Broadway, New York City. SECOND GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1878, Capital Prize, $30,000, Tickets, $2 each; Hsives, $1. Scheme of distribution same as above: ort Svortsmen’s Headquarters ‘FOR WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Outilts for yachting. The camp or field a specialty. Olives by the ease, galjon or bottle, THOS. LYNCH, Imrortzs, 99 NASSAU ST., Bennett Building, New York. % A Terius, Kyur Dollars a sche Den Cents & Copy. MERICAN SPORTSMAN’S aie” \ = S SS SS v_S MWQQggocgs SS — NEW YORK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1877. Wiig Wilde 8 AN AGGRESSIVE BUCK. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: Boston, Dec, 14, 1877, The old buck on our Boston common has. killed no less than six (leer in the Same enclosure with himself, ending last night with the ola doe. Ought he not be separated most of the year from the rest, or would i be feasible to saw off his antlers? Please let me have reply as to wha is the msual custom in regard to management. Be is eight years old well formed and father of 4 number of healthy deer. No cause for like or enmity appeared in the victims. The autopsy of the old due to- day gave numerous bruises and patches of effused.blood in peritonival Heat on right side engorged with venous blood; so lungs. No 3 fractured, kin not penetrated. Exhaustion of fheart direct cause ath. SAWEONES. e best thing to be done would be toremove the buck. ips it would be wise to get rid of him entirely. When grow old, they frequently become aggressive, and they yequire watching to prevent their doing serious mischief. The ‘great reason for the trouble was that the range the deer had was (00 restricted. Deer seem to form family parties, and do rook intrusion from others of their kind.—Ep. ] —-+e sres.—The ted-headed woodpecker, Afelanenpes erythro- glue has heen found in unusual numbers in Connecticut ll. A good many Have been seen about New Haven, | three specimens, all young birds, have been taken at Port- The terrible easterly gale which caused so much pe along out coast about Nov. 235 brought a rare bird to shores. A specimen of the little auk, or dovkie (Megu- ilé), was secured in New Haven harbor the day after the n by Mr. A. H. Thompson, of South Haven. It was much emaciated, and was apparently unable to fly, since or was able to approach it in a canoe, and, striking it with ab Oar, Secured it, Its stomach was quite empty, and it was evidently a lost bird. Mr. Thompson presented it to the shody Museum of Yale College. he A myep Doz AnrELoprs—ferrisburgh, Vt., Nov. 26.—In your late issues J noticed an inquiry regarding horned Riding in the San Joaquim Valley in the early spring of , suddenly started a horned doe from the nearly dry of an arroyo. Upon recovering from her first fright, she red to within ten feet of my-horse, and then bezan run- around mein short circles, stopping now and then to ip, toss her head, etc., showing in every movement that young one was hidden near by. I was in a hurry, and ‘could not: stop to look it up, so, after watehing if a few min- in fair order. Of course, she may not have had young, pannol, be positive of that; but Inever knew a deer to act f this way unless it had a fawn secreted near. Did you? Verp Mont, ake our belief that horned doe autelopes are barren.—En.] — oO is Anniyo Quatm.—Lhe Buck's County Gazette records the shooting of a pure white quail a few days ago at Newton, J., by Lewis M. Morford: ‘* The bird is of full size and of I plumage, which is as white asthe driven snow. There anotheir bird equally white in the same beyy, but it ed. The only mounted specimen of an albino quail i this vicinity, except-the above, is the one which ornaments office of Chief Justice Beasley at Trenton.” ‘a _A New Fisn.—The Cape Ann Advertiser records the dis- covery of a fish hitherto ynknown to science : The schooner Wachuset, recently arrived from the Banks, eit in a curious fish, a little over four feet long and hav- FAround tapering body and large head, of a species un- yn to our fishermen, but haying somewhat of the appear- ee ofashark. It was caught on a trawl and preserved asa suniosity. On arriving at port, the fish attracted the attention Capt. Robert H. Hurlburt, who acted as pilot on board the samer Speedwell, employed in fishery investigations in our rs last summer, and he at once secured the prize and for- Jed it to Prof. Spencer F. Baird, of the Smithsonian tute al Washington, In acknowledging the courtesy of » Hurlburt, Prof. Baird points out how our fishermen can ider invaluable aid to the government in its fishery inyesti- ations, and urges that all curious fish and marine specimens carefully preserved and forwarded to Washington. We IPC that this matter will receive attention, and that our fish- 1én will spare.no effort to adyance scientific inquiry in this tion. We quote from Prof. Baird’s letter to Capt. Hurl- rt, as follows : ‘Tf you could haye the word passed to parties going to Georges and elsewhere fishing during the winter to bring back With them everything curious, we shouid doubtless get some izes. Ask them to wrap the fishes up in paper or rag, and them on ice so as to keep them safely. In shipping, please tice about the size of your fist, or less, with sawdust, which keep unmelted for several days. It is very desirable, too, the fish be wrapped in something to prevent its rubbing nst the ice, or being hanged about when the ice melts. ry thing in the way of corals, sea plants, etc., such as they up on the Banks, will be acceptable. Do you know, or es anybody in Gloucester know where the hagdons breed ? Otwithstanding the myriads on the Banks, [have never en able to find out where they nest. Would it be possible get the fishermen to bring in some hagdons so that you ean them to me this winter? Abundant as they sare at sea, litte is known of them in musenms. There are three or four kinds, all of which are desirable. : The fish has just arrived. It is a wonderful prize, a Green— fad fish never before seen south of Labrador. It is known Vov. 30.—Since writing you about the curious fish, or mera, 1 have ascertained that it is still more interesting IT supposed, in being an entirely new species, not before tibed. Lhope, therefore, you wil! continue your efforts behalf, so as to get some more specimens of rare, if not ewspecies. A number of additional specimens of this “same animal would be desirable, It was a female, and the H rales are yery different in shape and appearance.” —_— Ht , and is very desirous of propagating the breed. There 3b be among our numerous correspondents and friends in North some one having a bull moose. With the possessor an animal we should be slad to enter into corres- — FOREST AND STREAM. Che Sennel. L'O CORRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to prescribe for their dogs Wil please take note of and describe the following points in each ani- mal: 1, Age. 2 Food and medicine given. 38, Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips, 4, Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bleating, drawing in of the flanks, etc. 5, Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or nof, 6. Condition of the bowels and sceretions of the kidmeys, color, etc. 1, Appetite; regular, variable, etc. 8, Temperature of the body as indi- cated by the bulb of the thernmiometer when placed between the body and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter, Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, ete., that Imay be noticed ; signs of suffering, etc. FOX HUNTING. Epitok Forrest AND STREAM: It would seem from what I read in the New York papers, and from my correspondence, that a subscription pack for hunting the fox has, after many an effort onthe part of a few game young Gothamites, at last become av fart accompli—an accomplished fact, as the French would say—and am rejoiced that my predictions of possible failure, expressed in your columns some time since, have proved groundless. I feared that your traveled young Anglo-maniacs, dazzled by the really magnificent hunting equipages of Leicester, would aim too high, and overshoot the mark by attempting the introduction. of the fashionable high strung hounds of the most famous hunting shires of England, but a fmend, a ‘'top- sawyer” and ‘‘first flight” man of your Queen’s County hunt, Mr, A. P. B., writes meas follows: ‘‘So far we have been successful, and I think we have established the pack go that | it will last. I don’t altogether agree with you about the American hounds answering our purpose better than an Hng- lish pack, for the following reasons: 'The American hounds [rode on, She was large, as aré all horned females, | that Lhave seen or heard of are all taught to race among them- selyes, whereas an English pack is taught to keep together, or pack, and can be more easily controlled by the huntsman. Our hounds are more harriers than foxhounds, being only about eighteen inches at the shoulder. My friend’s criticism of American hounds isin the main just, the racing among themselves of American hounds natu- rally follows from the manner in which most. American packs are constituted. In Maryland, Virginia and Mississippi, the States to which my hunting experiences are confined, gene- rally—not always—the hounds composing a pack belong to different parties living inthe same neighborhood within horn blow of each other, and each man comes to the meet followed by his own dogs. As may be supposed, the. rivalry between these parties to own the fastest dog is very great, and thus the most desirable qualities in a hound are sacrificed to mere speed; but where the whole pack has but one master, as is the case with those of T. G. T., of Gaston; Pious Jeems, Gen. Starke, Broadnax, and others thai J might mention, a dog may be rejected for too much speed, as he would be for the lack of it. Forty years ago, when I hunted my own pack in the Mary- land settlement, near Church Hill, in Mississippi, I gave away several hounds for being incorrigibly fast. Luse the word in- corrigibly, because I vainly made every effort to correct the defect by putting drags upon them in the shape of a trailmg rope fastened to a collar, and in one instance by a ligature on the hind leg, just above the hock. These dogs, though excel- lent in their way, destroyed the harmony both of the action and music of my pack. But in Mississippi speed was not so great a desideratum, for we hunted the gray fox, a varmint which for all the game qualities will compare with the red fox, as would a ‘‘bob- tailed yellow cur,” with George Coburn’s ‘‘Dash,” or Bryson’s “Gladstone.” But in my judgment the gray, with his short doubles, affords more sport than the indomitable and untiring red, and | hold it to have been a great mistake to have im- ported the latter from beyond the seas. After thirty years’ experience in riding to hounds after both red and gray foxes, I must say that the most per.ect sport 1 eyer enjoyed was when after a gray fox with those Missis- sippi hounds, which ran so closely packed that they might— 10 use a hunting phrase—have been covered with a blanket. I have had capital sport, too, with red foxes. Ihave ridden forth at the first glimmering of the dawn, and witnessed with a delight which no other field sport can give, the trailing of an oldred through all the intricacies of his midnight wander- ings, until a grand burst of thunderous music from the eager pack would announce that he was off. Mounted on a gallant horse, I have followed the swiftly flying pack in a delicious delirium of excitement, such as I fancy a Hampton, a Fiiz Lee, a Jackson, or a Custer might have felt, as with lifted sabre he lead a victorious cayalry charge. I have enjoyed the triumph of being first in at the death, and winning the white- tipped brush, that trophy so prized by eyery true sportsman ; but then would come the reaction. Weary and hungry, I would find myself twenty miles from home, on a horse so tired he could scarcely keep his legs. The gray fox, rarely ruzs outside of a circle of five or six miles, taking his starting-point, and the hmit of his endurance is rarely over two hours, hence there is no such reaction after the excitement of hunting him, and I for one deplore the gradual extinction of our native fox, and would, if I could, estore him to the dominion which is being slowly but surely usurped by the red foreigner. In an early volume of the old “Turf Register and Sporting Magazine” may be found the precise date at which the first red foxes were imported from Hngland to America. They were turned loose on the eastern shore of that State by a famous sporting ‘squire, whose name Idonot remember. They were confined te the eastern shore for seyeral years, until during an unusually hard winter ile Bay was frozen down to the capes, when the reds crossed over to the western shore, where they haye almost superseded the native grays. Red foxes were also imported into Virginia, and the date of their intreduetion on Long Isiaud is a matter of record, While attending the field trials at Bellemead, near Nashville, I heard an enthusiastic fox hunter regretting that they had at a comparatively recent date been also brought to that neighborhood, and that they were rapidly driving out the grays. And this is the case wherever the red fox gets a foot— 381 | hold—the native reynard is driven away or destroyed as the ‘| native red man is by his white brother, You have recently received at your office a great curiosity, a Lusus nature, in the shape of a fox pad, which Ihope you will hang up among your most valued trophies. A recent letter from that fine old Southern gentleman all of the olden time, T. G. §., of Gaston, who sent you the pad, alludes to it as follows: “I send you the right hind foot of an old red fox which Broadnax and myself caught this morning, after one of the most vigorous and electrifying runs ever witnessed in an hour and a half. I will in a few days write you a full description of the chases we had after him this week. This fox has been in this vicinity. since 1862, and has afforded us sport from that date to the present, and has been the instru- ment of our ect he qualities of all brag hounds that com- peted with my pack and Broadnax’s. We rarely ran him but on such trials. His track was well known to every person in this neighborhood who ever notice tracks. The right hind foot was much smaller than the other, strikingly so. I send it to you. It is really a curiosity in mark, and is the first white foot I have ever seen on a red fox. Both hind feet were of the same color,” ; Let me conclude my rambling letter with congratulations on the accession to your columns of so charming a writer on hunting as T. G. T., of Gaston, for some of the admirers of the Formst anp StreAmM complained to me when I was in Nashville that you did not give sufficient space to that noblest branch of field sports—fox hunting. P F,G.§ —___—___ > -—--___"—_ POINTS IN JUDGING DOGS. E have been requested to reproduce the points in use by judges on bench shows of dogs, As canine exhibi- tions are getting more and more in vogue, very possibly the publication of these points will be useful to many of our readers. For these points we are indebted to the Londen Fansier's Gazette, to Stonehenge, Idstone and other leading authorities. We trust to be able to complete the whole series in two publi- cations. We may remark that there are in use for special dogs subdivisions in points, as for instance in judging of a mastiff, the head is divided into—size, 10; shape, 10; eyes, 5; ears, 5; muzzle, 5, or thirty-five points in all. In some oases the whole head is lumped at thirty-five, the judges dis- criminating between the various fine distinctions. Should any modifications occur in these points—for we are led to be- lieve that some changes are possible—our readers will be sure of haying the earliest information imparted to them: i ENGLISH SETTER. FLORG ta eeeersteah ates aes 25 myo) Ad AE eee a vei 10 IGG eye gee Coan coer a 0) Loins and Thighs.....-.. 15 Shoulders... ce reecevssees 15 (Ol i Rea qn dunes cn ana. TEE THES Rper se bo jo tmoeestoe Atm 10 PEEING Wee dd ae clas netted. 5 : IRISH SETTER. PT GAQG vate Wars veetishe ea nteineta oe 20 Shoulders...,........+..- 15 Neck........ Pe eet tne ot 5 BaGkwets. cus 3 ots eae 10 DEST Aa AR nob boi Boke A OSE oot had Beton on: 10 Hotes sree at Outssa er 5 Hfind-quarters.,....., weet elf GLSLIE et he abtes tain etre 5 COLOR, tee Bs tare os cite 15 BLACK AND TAN OR GORDON SETTER. LEE ree Sat eee ey war NG 20 Shoulders......,,-. ra wee ee 15 EN GC Hrstetstd ty /etribremoe ltteer) oteie 7 eases 5 Back, loins and hind-quar- JUD Ti Re eee eenont o6 5 ters.... < 20 Git .ttenlate PR Matsa saryre 5 Stern. ....... (SAY de [cane AB pau Boh: 10 Color..... Seb nse oes Jay Pe ee Sa aa agsoecrs PT GCA icumtans! afer nfote sapteteeeerseaestens tt SHOUders. 64... wees seer ee WMG Sale. > beds te le Pein ete oe CHESAPEAKE BAY DOG. MEV Slicer, chee oti opyaiseeiacc.c cra teep IVS 54 = by koh oti Geb cr SHOUMMSrH TS oi hie sees lestn eae (SHES GOS arrose asl ery ig aiele cad, abr . PUG Nea teeter Sinlalst hawks nhs IRISH WATER SPANIEL, Haailras pn settee oat ecls,: 2 25 VAGRORE Sheep os he-4t on pete 10 PDs) eer eeess Pee woe O23 donee 10 Hind-quarters....,....,- 10 JOYS te Ot Pre phos dato A ee 5 CORT rs ape yra sear eee 15 TUE EIS. 00s cohen tog Comes Br Sterne eye se rie ebmteltiele btn allt, HBSS lecrantetees eikenidea = ede tee 10 YOXHOUND. BBCI Gl See omn or anode 15 Me Ching eyo tn ule agiee eer ee 10 Ee tel ive, 6 Geeash nt gira) 5 TG Bette weet ott bre hestsaia 10 lig poenn ose oO oaroee 10 Hind-quarters....,.. siete eh DERE Atyirlauacbe Ppac sion 2 A aN) SUIS e-file = ope ral coe opm eerste 5 fs! 0) 1) [@ [pas Se ea ere ae 15 ‘HARRIER. ETNA CN, ete PaaS 2 are atic ola} al 15 BAGH": 54 rea ey ett ea 10 IN SG IP, (micpeaapetonetes seauedhyrendetec =r EIGINS Soa an ils pee ots 10 DSC OR Gee Bernt torn d aramnrtnde seve ce LU Hind-quarters ........... 15 Heaton. on) fous APES erie 10 Bieri 7s 2200 8a ck 5 Shoulders-.........0-.ssaus 15 Girth or depth of rib...,. 5 BEAGLE. 1HIGENGL Spree gn et Broce 15 BAG inp pea praia ects AE: ISOs 2 Bey 54 Goer. 5 5s oeee 5 WOW eis coos Ajehee ees 10 MUGS oe sas esas Tee eee OE 10 Hind-qnarters.........+55 16 WG Gigs eatso er ardeerere ee 10 Ste) We Ad ABS Robles rien ta 4 Bloonlders.;.. sede mrs. 9s <0 20 - pAcusHuUND (from London Field). Bical aes ete eee es oh ees 10 MAGE. © an vo bedta Seal pen tits 10 Da Wiss ss wasne died tye eciee! LO) Sheri. ae.e PS ot antes NL) fars, eyes and lips........ 10 LOfey cpp 8 Peete estes gi 6 Length of body.......,.... nbs, Re lOwinter soars eres A a Ff eer ee ooetaapaas 15 Size, symmetry & quality. 10 GREYHOUND, Leelee setae lee erate stele wipes ole 15 Hind-quarters....... isos 1D Wetats ee I Se SOAR -.10 Badhyiia4cianss tne y eres 10 PH GUIAETH 42s yee ae sna cred 2 15 IGN By pe wey ce Weve ata 10 NOt: Bee a Ati eee Saree er i LO Nae saet his bred ates been? 2 MP BGbec egos sea) Pen he th ie wnaet 1U DEERHOUND. Hend......+. dpa bees tele ae? 15) eet oe srr eeanos tavece 1D MMH chins radaatte sericea 10g, Ginga eee pres el). bats as 10 Sbonlders...........---..- 15 (HOR nia, he fe ee ae 10 Wexs.. cs. ress Moni ea ipe Tike ty hah eee ieee 1a BLOODHOUND, eadth. ose tee Anse ees edae te 25) MSA cy es whe plese ITE CHES cd, OM oy A SRN sel 5 RiGings... co. 1% ‘ Hhoplders Cs caeher est ee were 15 Hind-quarters..-. Legs....- ores \ane eee 10 UST. less surehee staan Oo HBeet.,..... PPAR trate nee 5 FOREST AND STREAM. OTTERHOUND. Head..... Pater ee deers 25 BAGS eh ost oy cto teiry cee © 10 DN OC Kis ft Fe doch ct deerg Mae ey ae 5 JIGINA aes ehrabtes ey ihe 1) 10H BSEe ba ep rene anes rays we 10 Hind-quarters......... ,. 1b eet... 156. Bi erneht se ieraletitate 5 SLED OE Soh es wid on 0 5 Shoulders.................. LUT Coat see oy a ahi ens LPM te 5 ROUGH TERRIER (Idstone). SMG RE ae ADE AP he, i Lob. cas. ed bore de el4 5 NOCES dit cer gee Mee eins oe nwas 10 AsOUGS 25 cas aoe eee nis yee 15 plonmiderd ys) ssee eee ste e Colors ie., aoe: i. seat ns 10 Chest pOp ee Sie ere: 10 Bt Re bdad Seiten toe: 10 0 ene oe ee 5 Symmetry).....5.. 2... 10 BLACK AND TAN TERRIER. WOLGR eee att ase ies e snl 15 Chest ir akeos et pesantt 5 ORT Piel ety ea ee qa teatery 5 Shoulders..,............. 5 LES fied: ea See oy, 20 Feet and legs.......-.... 5 Head..... Hy 88s gor Ade tebe 2pe Piginsuers pre kieaece sees 5 Vas Hee atts he Cena 5 ail ee ee deans Seed 5 INGO See Gackt c AA 5 YORKSHIRE BLUE TAN SILKY COATED TERRIER. Good blue without tan,..... 25 ANS 2A net te se hy Gestalt 10 Gooditaiin =. saedeses 25 Symmetry (ike the Scotch Length of coat............. 15 POLYIOW) SY 5 eit. Sees 25 GOUGRE wana avece ete ae 5 Stompin: Sasori ayie nthe ae 5 BG yi fate secs as SAM [oe hatees 5 MAYES eich ate cloning cacscunt 5 BhehIpmaes te essed eb hse ace 5 TONY Tl csgg SASICLY Se herclieya p 5 TAG Rr ee eed pee nae cr 10 SLE) Ay An Zea aM on ee 5 Get mee. ee Lae ty tenia te 5 Ohop ere oe ene, 5 (COS EN Ome 9A ee COG Ah 5 INGBIRIIE, Sy hater nal, Sete 5 Color: Ge Eien. asco ne 5 NGG Re Salita ee ACH 5 SS THE CHARLESTON GS. C.) BENCH SHOW. CHartesron, Dec. 16, 1877. Epiror Forrst anp Srrnam: Our poultry and dog exhibition closed yesterday, and be- low I give you a list of the dogs exhibited and those to whom prizes were awarded. ‘The exhibition of dogs was not as large as we had hoped, but the collection was remarkably fine, especially of setters and deerhounds. The imported Gordon setter, Brown, entered and owned by our Governor, is a re- markabiy handsome dog and well deserved the prize. The deerhound, Jeff Davis, entered by Maj. J. C. Minott, is a superb specimen of a hound, and the finest I have ever seen. He is one of the fastest dogs in lower Carolina, and is the same dog that won the ‘ prize collar” for pulling down the stag at the stag-chase we had here a short time since. The bitch Belle, entered by Maj. A. B. Rhett, is a perfect beauty, and is also a very fast thing : POINTERS AND Serruns—J udges—Col Welis, W G Hinson, De J LAncruom. The entries were as fol- lows: Setter Doge, F G § Ineas, Charleston; W CG Fisher, Columbia ; A M Hume, Charleston ; WF Brittain, Athens, Ga ; W F Brittain, Athens, Ga; Governor Hampton, Columbia; M Haig, Charleston ; 1 H Sparkman and G A Douglass, Charleston, Setier Bitehes—T § Inglesby, Summerville ; J G Minott, Summer- ville; Gmp) L W Bicaise, Charieston; (Gordon) D W Amory, Charleston. Retriever Dogs—J H Holmes, Charleston ; J B John- son, Charleston. Pomter Dogs--T L Bissell, Charleston; Mr Ganby, Charleston ; (Huy) Mrs Fleming, Charleston ; (imp pup) HB Horlbeck, Charleston ; (imp pup) J P Grace, Charieston ; (Eng) M Haig, Charleston. Pointer Bitches—R Boylston, Char- leston ; Geo E Gibbes, Charleston; J G H Clanssen, Charleston ; (mp) WM Jones, Charleston ; (Eng) W Robb, Charleston. Hounp Dogs—Judges—Prot F § Holmes, Col J A Yates, J Henry Happoldt, Maj J C Minott and Robert Ellison, of Wins- boro. The entries were as follows: Bloodhound and mastiff, B L fioche, Charleston ; deerhound bitch, John © Minott, Summer- ville; deerhound dog, John € Minoit, Summerville; pair fox- hounds, Col T Taylor, Columbia ; greyhound, C A Hill, Charles- ton ; deerhound, B McGinnis, Charleston ; threo foxhounds, A B Rhett, Charleston ; deerhound, Juhn C Minott. Summerville, Oruer Doos—Judges—Col J B Sloan, Maj & Vanderhorst, Maj T B Hayne, W B Mure, G@ W Wrage. The entries were as follows: Russian boar honnd, Andrew Moffett, Charleston ; Rus- sian boar pup, Andrew Moffett, Charleston ; Irish stag pup, M MW Jones, Charleston; Skye terriers—Wm Gregg, Jr, Charleston ; BE Baker, Charleston; W I Brittain, Athens, Ga; Scotch ter- rier, Mrs D F Fleming, Charleston ; bulldog, J MeGiunis, Charles- ton ; bull bitch, MC O'Neill, Charleston ; bull bitch, P McGinnis, Charleston ; pair coach dogs, Dr W M Fitch, Charleston; pair coach pups, Dr W M Fitch, Charleston ; Newfoundland Dozs—J H Horton, Charleston; L D de Saussure, Charleston ; Jolin E, Cay, Charleston ; Newfoundland pup, J H Horton, Charleston ; retrisver, John H Holmes, Charleston ; spitz dog, George L Holmes, Charleston; pair black and tans. WS Delay, Charles- ron, aeatac eee teh, WS DeHay, Charleston. STERS—imported dog frank, Dr AH B Horlbeck. di 5 imported bitch, no name, i Boylston, diploma. an ae HenttEs—Imported Gordon setter dog, Brown, Governor Wade ee reeDs diploma; native setter bitch, Bit, TS Inglesby, diploma. esa Doas—Russian boar hound, Rex, Mr A Moffett, diplo- tha; American deerhound, Jeff Davis, Maj J C Minott, diploma; American deerhound, Fashion, Maj J @ Minott, diploma ; In re eons Fa Gol Thos Taylor, diploma ; imported : i : we Fogle, Mr 0 a Ti, dnding ate, diploma ; imported greyhound, THER Dogs—Skye terrier dog, Trip, Master BE aker, diplo- ma ; Scotch terrier dog, Snider, Mrs 5 F Fleming, ane a ean terrier dog, Nero, James McGinnis, diploma ; bull terrier bitch Shot, P McGinnis, diploma ; coach dog ——, Dr W M Fitch diplo- ma; coach bitch,——, Dr W M Fitch, diploma: Newfoundind dog,—, J E Taylor, diploma; spitz dog, —— Me Waleb ‘ate Bihee : Diack and ian asi bitch, ——, WS DeHay, diploma ; mastil dog, Hampton, che, diploma ; iff bi lick, Edward Roach, diploma 1 Cipioma ; mastiit bitch, Hro- T Taylor, J P Lesene, oO Sr. Lovis Dog SHow.—The gentlemen in charge of this great canine eyent are working with a will, Enthusiastic them- selyes,they have apparently endowed others with the same feel- ing. The prizes of a special character are coming in rapidly. Among them we may mention a Greencr gun, presented by the Simmons Hardware Company, and F. O. de Luze, agent for Spratt’s patent, London, gives a handsome silver cup valued at $25 gold, for the beat native English setter dog, open class. The appointment of Mr. Lincoln as superintendent is an ex cellent choice. It would be an admirable thing if the breed- ers—those owning leading dogs—would gather at St. Louis, and pit champion against champion. Here would be the chance to determine who owned the champion dog of America, We might suggest to Messrs, Raymond, Burges, Smith, Ios- ter, Morford, Nesbitt ; to Messrs. Stoddard, Jarvis, and own- ers of various and special breeds to exhibit their cracks. Mr. John Dayison will be present at St. Louis and act as one of the judges. We hear of quite a number of toy and fancy dogs to be sent from New York and Philadelphia to St. Louis. Just as soon as possible we will give full information as to the proposed reduction of rates on the railroad. We are only too glad to give this St. Louis exhibition, knowing the high standing of the gentlemen who are to manage it, our ful- lest support. We are quite satisfied that, as far as the officers have to. do with this bench show, it will be loyally and honor- ably conducted. ———-19r—-+ THE MASSACHUSETTS KENNEL CLUB. Boston, Dec. 17, 1877. Eprror POREST AND STREAM: The Massachusetts Kennel Club was organized Dec. 6, 1877, and the following gentlemen elected to office : Walter Cowing, President; Ellerton Door, Vice-President; John Fottler, Jr., Vice-President; Timothy T. Sawyer, Treasurer, and Dr. Edw. Foster, Secretary. Weareindebted to James EF. Cur- tis, Edw. E. Hardy, Dr. Wilson Borland, Saml. Rodman, Sarl. Hammond, Dr. Francis b. Greenough, Luther Adams, Clas. E. Fuller and several prominent New Bedford sports- men, together with the officers, for the interest they have dis- played in organizing this club, ‘The first meeting after organ- izing adjourned until Friday afternoon, Dec. 21st, when the question of a bench show will come up for action. That the club will give one is an assurance, and probably in close proximity with the Westminster exhibition, as many of the best Western dogs will then be Hast, and it is hoped that some of the Huglish breeders, who may be in the conntry at that time, will be present with exhibits. The great difficulty will be to procure a building suited 10 this purpose, as the Tabernacle, which is well-adapted to it, is consecrated to re- ligous uses, and it will be hard to find another building of sufficient size. As matters progress you may expect to hear full particulars from Hos. 1 Tis Westminster Kennex Crus.--The Westminster Ken- nei Club last Saturday filed their articles of incorporation in the County Clerk’s office, It is stated that the objects of the society are to collect, own, hire, sell, exhibit, board and train dogs; to build and establish kennels necessary for such pur- poses; to study and improve the breed of dogs, and to pro- vide a club house where members may meet for lawful sport- ing purposes. The imcorporators are: Le Grand B. Cannon, Alexander §. Webb, C. de Bris Wagstaff, William M. Tiles- ton, Henry W. Webb, William A. Morgan, William Seward Webb, George de Forrest Grant and Frederick K. Barnard. + 5 Danptz Diymonts.—A correspondent writes us: ‘Dandie Dinmonts are rare even in England. In this country good dogs are yery scarce, Ool. George Post, of Basking Ridge, N. J., is said to have as good dogs of this rare breed as there are anywhere, having them from English kennels, where they are bred purely and ure used for field purposes, such as badger drawing, otter hunting (a most trying ordeal for the gamest dogs), and the general pursuit of varmints.” - A Prooxy Fox.—Our German contemporary, the Deutche Jagdzeitung, tells of a brave reynard, and the narrator is the Baroness Yon Recum:—‘t Walking on my grounds near the Argenthaler Forest, accompanied by my three greyhounds; I had not gone far before I discerned in a piece of uncultivated land a fox. I called the dogs, who immediately sprang at the fox. Imagine my surprise when reynard stood his ground and got the better of the dogs. ‘The skirmish took about two minutes, but the fox, refusing to show fight, after a while broke, and the dogs went after him, though eventually rey- nard made his escape. —_————_>— “Wo mas Fornp ruis Bos-Tarnep Dog?—We must call upon you again for a Black Dog, between a Greyhound and a Spaniel, no white about him, only a streak in his Breast, and Tayl a little bobbed. It is His Majesties own Dog, and doubtless was stolen, for the Dog was not born nor bred in ingland, and would never forsake his Master. Whosoever finds him may acquaint any at Whitehall, for the dog was better known at Court than those who stole him. Will they never leave robbing his majesty? Must he nst keep a dog? This dog’s place (though better thar some imagine) is the only place which nobody offers to beg.” Come, look for this dog, for he is a King’s dog, and belongs to his Majesty, King Charles of England, and he went astray in June, A. D., 1660. Alack! That dog, no matter how much Charles can offer us, will never turn up! Still, this ad- vertisement is worth looking at and remembering, fer it was the very first of the ‘‘ Lost and Found.” Advertising agents Ought to eut it out; it might bring them luck. oO Doe anp Fox Oross.—A correspondent writes to the Live Stock Journal and Faneier's Gazette: “In answer to your ba ’ ~ , > . correspondent’s inquiry, 1 beg to state that there is no diffi- culty in obtaining the dog and fox cross. It was a tame dog | casting line two of these little midge flies, and a larger one, the end fox which warded my terrier bitch; but I have seen no less than three colley bitches throw pups that were undoubtedly half fox. Now, these cases must have occurred in the hills, | Your correspondent is surely aware that when animals are in | season they are not at all particular, but I would strongly ad-| vise him not to have anything to do with such a cross, or they | may play him as bad a ‘plisky’ as they did me.” $+ 9->—+ —Mr. HE. F. Hardy's doz pup Ranger, which took first prize in native English setter pups at Philadelphia, has been sold to Mr. John Sartori, of Phitadelphia. +o F Vistts.—Wov. 3, 1877.—Mr. J. OC. Higgins, Delaware City, ° pure Layerack setter bitch Petrel, to Mr. C. H. Raymond’s pure Laverack setter, Pride of the' Border, at Fox Farm, Morris Plains, N. J, Dee, 1, 1877.—Mr. C. H. Raymond's, Fox Farm, Morris Plains, N. J., pure Laverack setter bitch Fairy, to Mr. J. G. Higgins’, Delaware City, Del., field trial setter Lincoln (Dan Lill 11.). Dec. 4.—The pure Laverack setter, Fairy IL, the property of Mr. W. H. Gumbes, Oaks Station, Montgomery Co., Pa., visited the pure Laverack stud dog Pride of the Border, as by Mr. C. H. Raymond, of Fox Farm, Morris Plains, WN. J. SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To our customers and the public :—In reply to the damag- ing reports which haye been circulated respecting the quality of | our split bamboo rods, by “dealers” who are unable to com- pete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr & MALirson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. aea and Biver Sishing. —-0-—. FISH IN SEASON IN DECEMBER, —9— Slack Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens. M, nigricans. Sea Bass, Scicenops ocellatus. Pike or Pickerel, sox lucius. White Perch, Morone americana, Fish in Marrer.--At Mr. Blackford’s this week a smelt of extraordinary size was exhibited. It measured 124 inches: in length, weighed half a pound, and was caught in Lake Champlain. The bluefishing of the Virginia coast has been { disastrous this winter, and a good many thousands of dollars have been sunk. ‘The fisharein plenty some fifteen or twenty | miles out at sea, where they find food in abundance, but will § not approach the coast. ‘The loss of this fish to New Yorl is quite an item, since it is from the fall supply of the bluefish | that the stock in the refrigerators is supplied. Onur quotations are: Bass. 20 to 25 cents; smelts, 20; bluefish, 13; salmon, | frozen, 80; mackerel, 15 to 25 ; Southern shad, $1.50; white | perch, 15 cents; Spanish mackerel, 35; green turtle, 18; terrapin, $18; frost fish, 8 cents; halibut, 18; haddock, 8; codfish, 8; blackfish, 15; herring, 6; flounders, 12}; eels, 18; lobsters, 10; sheepshead, 25; scollops, per gallon, $1.25; j soft clams, per 100, 80 to 60 cents; whitefish, 18; pickerel, | 15; sunfish, 10; perch, 10; salmon trout, 18; black bass, 18; | hard crabs, per 100, $3; soft crabs, per dozen, $1, Fisnine Movyements.—There have been 14 arrivals of the fleet the past week—8 from the Banks, 5 from Georges and 1 from the South, mackereling. The receipts have been 183,- 000 lbs. halibut, 40,000 Ibs. codfish, and 100 bbls. of mack- erel. The continued presence of the schools of fish just off the Cape, and the continued good weather seems providentis!, as the oldest among the fishermen cannof recollec} of snch an- other instance, at this season, when the fish thave proved so large, sonear in shure and so plentiful.—Cupe Ann Advertixer, Dee. 14, Wisconsin—Menasha, Dec, 16.—1 enclose clipping from Ashland P2s3, account of killing moose on line of Wisconsin Central Railroad. Another has since been killed in same { vicinity. Skin of first weighed sixty pounds. Fall shooting here not very good. Ducks umisually shy. Deer plenty thirty miles to the West: Joseph Hasper, the Butternut bear hunter, has appeared in anew vole. On Friday last Mr. Edward Burns discovered a moose just outside the door yard of the Butternut Hotel, and as Mr. Moose disappeared before Ed. could get his gun, he informed Mr. Harper, who immediately put himself on the trailand made moose meat of the unfortunate visitor, after following him about four miles. If wasa female critter, and dressed over 750 pounds. Mr. Hart, our informant, says he should judge that she stood near seven feet high. [This is an event ir sporting annals worth chronicling, If is quite likely that Wisconsin affords eyen better sport of this | kind than Maine. The range of the moose is from Cape Breton to Washington Territory.—Ep. F. anp §.] : Some Rezics or Anorent Sporr.—We have received twa precious diminutive midge flies from Dr, T. Garlick, of Ohio, which we shall ever preserve and cherish by reason of their | associations. ‘The venerable doctor, although afflicted and. obliged to write reclining on a lounge, retains all his early en- thusiasm for sport, as a reference to the following lines wi determine : BEDFORD, Ohio, CHARLES HatLock: Dear Sir—I inelose two Irish midge dies, one of which lias the credit of having Janded a trout of two pounds and a half, less one ounce, by my Indian guide, George Puckgnash, w lives at the Sault Ste. Marie, the best bark-cinoeman and fly fisher 1 ever saw. The trout mentioned aboye way caught in Garden River, some eight or ten miles below the Sault Ste. Marie, George had on hig ‘He made a cast and hooked a trout on each midge fly, and landed h; (he smallest weighed two pounds and one ounce. [ thought, etill think, that it was the neatest piece of angling lever saw done ‘eny One, Thave often wondered why those big trout wanted such e fies; a million would hardly take a meul for a trout of that size, T. GARLICE. a ae A EXTEACT FROM (A FISHING JOURNAL KEPT AT HALIFAX INLET, EAST AV, FLORIDA, IN 1877. Veh, 3—Clear; wind northwest; thermometer at 8 A. m., 66 deg. Went out with boy in boat; fished from 11 A. 2. till 4, a. ; I with rod @ reel, he with hand line; cut mullet for bait, We got eleven bass Grom 4 jbs, to 14 lbs, in weight; one salt-water trout, 5 lbs.; one @rouper, 4 lbs,; one sheepshead, one blackdish, six scup—76 lbs, of fish. I lost a large bass which took away my hook. Feb, 5—Went in boat with B. P. to mouth of Spruce Creek; fished from 11 till 4; got twelve bass, weighing from 4 to 7 |bs.,and one drum jghing 16 1bs.; bait, cut mullet. I lost two hooks aid two sinkers irom sharks, - Weather clear, wind west; thermometer at 8 A. M., 90 deg. ’ . ‘Feb, 9—Glear: wind north; thermometer at § A.m., 55 deg. Went in oat with J, G, to Sprnce Creek; bait, clams and fidlera; wind high god water rough; brought home twenty-one sheepshead, average 4 1bs., and six drum irom 4 fo 12 lbs. Feb. 10—Clear; wind west; thermometer at § A, M.,48deg. Went with B. P. in boat about 11 A. M. to Live Oak Point; wind high; found Shelter and began to fishin a deep hole among snags, There we took I With rod and P. with hand line, and cut mullet, 7 conger eels, from 4 to 7 los. Savage brutes they were, well armed with teeth, and it was necessary to kill them outside the boat, or they would have driven us ‘out of it. Besides these we got a dozen blackish, average half a pound, and one 12-pound bass, which I played 15 minutes before he could be brought to gait. Feb. 22—Clear; wind north; thermometer at 8 A.M,,o0dez, Went with Gin boat np Spruce Greek; both used rod; hait, clams and mn!- Fished from 10 till 4; returned with 21 sheepshead, 6 dium, 3 bass ‘of i>, 10 and 6 1bs., one vonger eel and two blackish; about 120 lbs. 10 all, } Mareh 1—Cloudy, with showers; wind northeast; thermometer at 8 A, M., 60 deg. Went with C.and P- up riyer for bass; mullet bait We gol ten weighing 50 1bs,, and lostS more. Also three hooks from sharks, and killed 9, sting ray weighing some 60 Ibs. March 6—Clear; wind east; thermometer at8A.M.,62deg. Went with P. and G. across the inlet to the other river; tworods, Fished from 10 A. xf. fill 3 P.M. ; got forty sheepahead, two bass, six snappers averaging two pounds, aud two pigtish 7 1b. each; about 150 Ibs, March S—Clear; wind southeast; thermometer at 8 A. M., 64 deg. Went with ©. and P. to same as before. Took forty-two sheepshead, ” pix bas!, one snapper and five small bluefish ; about 150 pounds. We Blso caught two sharks some five feet Jong; bait, fiddlers and mullet, "March 13—Clear ; wind southeast; thermometer at 8 A. M., 60 deg. Went with P. and C. across the inlet; two rods; fished five hours ; “Mulletand clam bait; got twelve sheepshead, averaging 4 lhs., and six hiss weighing 29, 25, 6,5,5. These large bass gaye three-quarters of ‘an hours’ play ; lost three hooks from sharks. March 2\—Ciear; wind southeast; thermometer at 8 A. m., 66 deg. Went with P. and ©, to Inlet Creek; mullet bait; two rods; got two sheepshead and three bags. I hooked a yery heavy fish, which tool out all my line (70 yards) without acheck, and then parted the line “ai the reel. Just then a heavy rain squall came up and we left. March 24—Cloudy; wind southeast; thermometer at 8 A.M. 65 deg. Wo the Inlet with P. and C.; fished four honrs with mullet bait, and got “teuty-2ne bass from d4to14 lbs, in weight, and hooked as many qoore, which escaped. Also, twolarge sheepshead, 6 lbs, each, and a 40 |b. sting ray. April 5—Olear; wind northeast; thermometer at8 4. M. 65 deg. Went oyith G. to Inlet and fished in the shoal, he with hand-line, I with rod, Got ten bars, averaging 5 lbs., and Tlosta heavy one, which took out “a hundred yards ofiine, and then parted the line af the hook. Also, one trout, 41bs.; twenty blackfish and fifteen whiti ng—these average about 310. each, Weulso hooked three sharks, which took our hooks away. / pridiz—Clondy; calm; thermometer at § A. M. 6i4degz. Went with P. in a boat to Iniet; mullet bait; got four bass; when rain came on, we left. April 22—Olear; wind southeast; thermometer at8a. M. 64 deg, Went with P. to Inlet, then to the creek, where we got fifteen snappers Yrom 1 to 5 1bs.; four pigfish, and a ray of about 201bs, P. tooka bass sf11 ibs.,, and I hooked a sawfizh, which, after half-an-hour’s fight, took hook and sinker. Apyil 2%1—Clear; wind south; thermometer § A. M. 66deg. Went with boy tio westahore; refurned a4 P. mM. With seven bass, weighing 36, 25, 1, 6, 6, 5, 4. The big bass fought three-quarters ofan hour, and dragged the boat nearly across the river. May 4—Cloudy,; wind southeast; thermometer at 8 A. M. 63 deg. Went with P. to west shore of river. We got seven bass, two cavalli ‘of lbs, each, and four snappers. Lost three hooks by the sharke, May 10—Clear; wind northeast; thermometer at § a. mM. 60 deg. Went “with boy to Inlet; got. ten bass and a ladyish of about21b. Killed piso a Sting ray and twenty sea catfish, which are now very numerous and troublesome, They weigh 4to5lbs., and give strong play on a rod. May 14.—Went with P. to west shore; brought home four bass, one ladyfish, one cavalli, two groupers, and one blue fishof 6 lbs., the Targest I have seen here; also, many catfish, Clear to-day; wind south- ‘east; thermometer at 8 a, M 70 deg. May 24—Clear; wind northeast; thermometer af8 4. M. 74 deg. Went to the beach and fished in the surf for bass with the boy, who took hia hand line. We got eleven, one of 22 lbs, May 26—Cioudy, with showers; wind west; thermometer at 8 A. mu. W2degz. Went with P. to Inlet for bass. We got fourteen, average 5 lbs , and three sawtish, each about five feet long, and many catfish. 8. C. C. ——The Country, a weekly journal, devoted to The Kennel, Shooting, Fishing, Fox Hunting, Archery, and other outdoor sports. Has also departments treating of Natural History, The Garden and Poultry, Pigeons and Pets. Edited by Wm. M, Tileston, late associate editor of FOREST AND STREAM. Subscription price, $2 per year. Specimen “copies free. Address, ** The Country Publishing Association, 33 Murray atreet, New York.—[Adv. —OCapt, Geo. W. Wilson, a Meriden sportsman, gives as his Opinion, founded on observatim and study, that the use of ‘Paris green for the destruction of potato bugs is proving death to the quail, as quite a numberof birds have been found dead with crops full of the bugs; examination showing that they retained enough of the mineral used for extermination to “act on a higher grade of life. HOREST AND SIREAM, Game Bag and Gun, GAME NOW IN SEASON, Moose, A lees malchis. Pinnated grouse or prairie chicken Caribou, Tarandus rangifer. Cupidonia cupido. Bik or wapitl, Cervus canudensia. ‘Ruffed grouse or pheasant, Bonase Red or Virginia deer, Cariaeus vir- — wabellus. Quuil or partridge, Oriyx virginz- anus. Woodcock, Philohela Minor, ginranus. Squirrels, red, black and gray. Hares, brown and gray. Wild turkey, dfeleagris gallopavo. “Bay birds” generally, including yarious species of ployer, sand piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayocets ete., coming under the group Limacole, or Shore Birds. ts In New York State December is a close season for deer. Deer shooting is permitted only during the months of September, October and November. Sale of yenison is permitted until January ist, and not after. Connnoricur—Veutown, Dec. 18.--At Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 8, Curt Bostwick alone, with two dogs, killed three foxes. The dogs brought him one about 11 A. m., which he shot, and about two hours afterward they got on another track, and he saw two foxes heading for him about four rods apart. He let the hind one get near enough, when he shot him and then shot the other. He is now considered the champion fox hunter of Fairfield Co., Gonn. Birds are very scarce, and it hardly pays to go out except for the tramp. H. Ruopr IsnAwp—WVewport, Dec. 11.—Black ducks, shell- drakes, old squaws and other sea fowl are abundant further up the bay- QUANTUM. New Yorr — Bloomingburg, Dec. 16.—¥Four days’ shooting for two parties resulted in a bag of thirty-three part- ridges and éleyen quails. PeEnNsyLyAnraA—Shavon, Dec. 8.—Grouse shooting is good this season, and is somewhat better than usual. Quail very scarce in this part of the State, but across the line in Ohio they are more plentiful, owing to the protection they have had for some time there. We have had a good show of woodcock this fall; better than usual. ELMER, Greenville, Dec. 8.—The following have been elected hon- orary members of the Greenville Sportsmen's Club: Hon. A. McDermott, P. J.; Charles Hallock, A. D. Gillespie, Esq., G. B. Evans, Esq., J. T. Blair, Supt. §. & A. R, R. HARGEN. Warrenton, Dec. 16._-Mr. Charles H. Scott, of Philadel- phia, with Mr. J. M. Maddox and a friend, killed 135 quail, nine hares and some rufted grouse in a two days’ hunt on the Rappahannock, near this place. Wild turkey unusually plenty in this vicinity. The Warren Green Hotel is thronged with sportsmen who are bound to profit by the season and abundance of game. N. B. Leesburg, Deo. 13.—Capt. Fauntleroy and Powell Harrison, the president of our game protective association, have killed, this season, thirty-three or thirty-four pheasants (grouse) within-two hours’ walk of town—fifteen or sixteen quail per ‘gun isthe usual kill in that line about here. T. W. Mount Holly Springs, Cumb. Co., Nov. 23,—If any of your readers should devote a couple of days to our valley he would enjoy some of the best shooting he ever saw. Two of us killed in one day sixty partridges, ten rabbits and three pheas- ants, ‘‘and it wasn’t a good day either.” Deer are plenty on South and turkey on North Mountain. A party of two brought in eight turkeys the other day, which they secured without much difficulty. G. KE. M. Viremra—Port Defiance, Dec. 15,—Mr. Waters has spent a few days with us, and I think found not a little sport in the way of footing it over the Shenandoah Mountains. We found any quantity of wild turkeys and some deer, but as our time was short at the hunting ground, we did not bag a great. quantity—say, five turkeys and two deer. Messrs. Wanamaker and Demerest have had their share of sport in the way of quail shooting here, as well as turkey shooting in the moun- tains. Both gents are good shots as well as first-rate compan- jons ona hunt, and good company at the house. Mr. Wan- maker leaves here ina few days. M. A, W. Ourrituck, Dec. 15.—The shooting at Currituck has been very poor during the present season. An unusual prevalence of southerly and southwest winds has so raised the water that ducks have been stinted in their food, and most of the shoot- ing has been done fromboats. While there myself, there was not dry ground enough to build a blind on any one of the marshy islands. 1 did not even see a canyas-back, THE Oxrp Dooror. Norfolk, Dec. 10.—Weather cool and bracing. Ducks and swans coming in pretty well. W. HS. Magnolia Springs, Dec. 10.—Excellent sport here this fall. —Qur correspondent, Alexander Hunter, now of the Vir- ginia House of Representatives, has gone to the Dismal Swamp to shoot ducks with his Winchester and Sharps rifles. Sourn GaroninA—Charlesion, Dec. 15.—Owing to the warm change in the weather this week very little sport has been had. A few deer and turkey have been brought in, but very few in comparison to last week. Great preparations are being made for the Christmas, holidays, and several large parties will go out after deer. Misstasrppr—Watchez, Dec. 11.—A few days ago four mem- bers of the Gaillard Sporting Club made a reconnoisance into the swamp toward Gaillard’s Lake lying between Natchez and Woodville. They returned after a pleasant trip with 9 fine bucks, a wild turkey, 60 or 70 ducks, squirrels, rabbits, partridges and snipe. ‘The swamps ave at present full of r in water, consequently not much game could be take nor the lake reached, but the greatest abundance and variety of game was seen, Wild turkey hunting in the sprmg promises to be fine. Wild ducks in any quantities are feeding in the swamps at present. Hydropbobia exists to almost an alarming extent here. ‘Recenily a member of the clav was oblig: d to lo-etwo fine pointers, they having heen bitten by a rabid dow. Ata match at glass balls on Dee, Ist between several members of the *@. 8. G?. Mr, John EF. Jenkins was ihe witner of a fine Boston shooting suit, awarded by theclub. W, D. J. | Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago and St. Louis.. 383 Trxas, Galveston, Deo, 6,—Wild fowls are now killed around the bay in great numbers. I bought seven large and small ducks in the market this morning for 75 cents. C..C. Perrin. Intrvois—Lacon, Dec. 10.—I am on the Illinois River, . thirty miles above Peoria. We had good duck shooting this fall. Snipe poor, quail and rabbits plenty, geese unusually scarce, D. B. W. lowa—La Porte, Dec. 11.—The season just past has been an unusnally poor one, Prairie chickens hitherto plenty are now scarce. Of ducks we make bags of from eleyen to eighteen, At one shot, recently, I brought to bag twelve blue and gieen-winged teal. Mason, City, Dec. 11.—While hunting in Minnesota this fall [ had the good luck to shoot the largest buck that I ever saw. He weighed 250 pounds, had a yery large pair of antlers; length of horn from head to point, 203 inches. Ps Oatirornra—Sacramento, Dec. 14.—During the past week ortwo rumors have been floating around among hunters to the effect that the Sacramento River above the city was full of ducks, A number of experts started out at different times to make raids upon the broadbills, but almost invariably re- ported that they gave the river a wide berth. Nevertheless, other parties continued to assert that the river was ‘‘just alive with them.” The key to the mystery was solved yesterday by a gentlemen who drove up the river almost to Knight’s Landing, Until he was about seventeen miles above the city he scarcely saw a duck; from that point up, as far as he went, the river was full of canvas-backs and other fowl, pre- senting a sight which amateur shooters rarely see. They were nearly all on the Sacramento side of the stream, being shy of the Yolo shore, up which the road runs. —Mr. Ira Paine appeared this week at the Olympic Theatre, Brooklyn, in his original act of glass-ball shooting. Mr, Paine’s engagements are most numerous, as he will appear in This lead- ing shot has received a very flattering invitation from Mr. Stephen Grant, the celebrated London gunmaker, to take charge of his case of guns atthe coming Industrial Exhibiticn in Paris. This week Mr. Paine will also exhibit his skill at the London. This shooting star will break twelve glass balls in a minute with a Colt’s navy revolver. Onto FARMERS AND SrorrsmEN.—The antagonism between the property owners and the gunners of Monroe and Lesourds- ville, Butler county, Ohio, has taken shape in the formation of clubs among the landholders, for mutual support in prose- cuting trespassers. —Col. H. B. Shattuc, the Gen’l Ticket Agent of the Atlan. tic and Great Western R. R., is one of the finest amateur shots in America. His ‘heart's delight” is quail shooting, and he has had his full in Central Ohio during the present month, where birds are remarkably numerous. Tun IrA Pains Fraranr-lFittep Guass BArt.—The Paine pall isa uniform glass ball of about two and a half inches through, weight 24.0z. Hyv@ry ball is made toa scale, and weighed. Mr, Paine has the sole patent for the feather-filled ball. The effect of filling the ball is quite pleasing to view, as when the ball is shattered the feathers fly, simulating the plumage of a shot bird. It should be remembered that Mr. Bergh favors trap-shooting with balls, As a pleasant amuse- ment we know of nothing more agreeable than practice with - these balls.—[ See advertisement. DisPARity IN SEX or GRovsr Kirnep.—In response to our note on this subject last week, Mr. J. W. Kittredge, of Ayre, Mass, writes that in his experience of birds killed before Noy. 25, nine out of ten were cocks, After that date the majority killed were hens. This, our correspondent suggests, would indicate a desirable change in the close season, making it be- gin December ist instead of January Ist. 1 p— ++ —i- SHOTS AT RUNNING DEER, MENOMONEE, Wisconsin, Dec. 8, 1877, Epitok FOREST AND STREAM: : T was much pleased with the letters of your correspondent, J. 8. Van Dyke, on ‘Shooting Running Deer with the Rifle” I now write to ask that more deer hunters of ripe experience will, in a like unselfish man- ner with Mr, Van Dyke, give their views, practice and experience through your columns. Very few hunters will agree with him on the distance which he clalms the aim should be ahead of the running deer when the trigger is pulled. Some of our oldest hunters say the best way is to follow the motion of the deer with the rifle, and when the aim is good and Jow on the shoulder, fire, and more particularly just as ‘the deer alights from his bound, or is commencing to rise for the next leap. : : T think the lateral motion of the gun is communicated to the bullet, which gives it adyance enough. Besides, at that instant of time, when the deer reaches the;ground, he is practically, if not almost absolutely, in 2 state of rest, and fortunate is he who, by natural gift or long prac- tice, can at that moment combine the quickness and coolness of aim with the instantaneous obedience of the trigger finger, which shall insure success. Others affirm that the best way is to carry the aim ahead of the deer, in line of his fight, and ‘‘ when he jamps into the sights, pull.” ‘The ‘ OG } Divided the money, = Same Day—Sweepstakes; $2 entry; had eight competitors, making $16 divided—$9 to first, #5 to second and $2 to the third ; three birds each, the three best shooters to take the money. ‘Lhe other conditions as above. Hughest sreatwaagh cL dma, SOMALI voembus. steel Gildersleévet........-..,1 1 1-8 Judge... Broadwayt.....se-.,-:+.1 1 *—2 Murphy... i) Wardt..... teyseseeslt 1 0—2 Woods.... 0 } Divided first aud second money. t+ Divided third money. Same Day—Sweepstakes, $22; there were eleven entries, 3 birds each; $10 to first, $7 to second and $5 to the third shooter, the three best men to take the money. BlemINg Ts we-t- a1 « 1 1—8 Gildersleeye...........-.1 0 Smitht,.-. 1 13 Ward..-...... Roop es ecewe 1 0 Broadwayt . 1 I—8) Woods. Seti, Oo1 Willlams,. 1 1—2 Maurphy............ Pee) DUAR Els pee bance. 1. ASS Tinpheses ates see We Burroughs.......... veeeat O 1-2 7 Divided the money. Referee, 0. Dexter. Time of shooting, two hours and forty- five minutes. Micniean—Detroit, Dec. 15.-—Hurlingham Park, Dee, 12; State medal shoot; English rules, 30 yards rise, 11 birds each? ve hs Lee “Ty ed BT eeaeetond et) Qo he tet —io teoseersesseseeel 1111020 y Od fl SMC Gu Eve WYSCHWEIKEATE. 2c ccc. cees eee eeee DW i hl Gat Ste Tie on ten—tive birds, : J Long. ...22-+2< 0... Li 11{—s ook Cousins,..-..,.:-170 77 1-5 Second tie—five birds. JE Long....... veeeeee0 110 1—8 Cook Gousins:.........11111-5 Cousins won. Sweeps; English rules, 30 yards rise, miss and go out: HH Gillman,....... T11111-6 Goff Stenton...........0 w JV D Eidringe......111110—5 Murphy..-....c05....5.0 W Cook Consins,,,,..,110w Second sweep, same ag above: Jd # Lon Stestavecryce hb bl da O—4 Gofé Stenton, Beppeidsell Ow BA Gla 2.00220 Wop PY? Widridge,,.. 2.0 Ww Coo UBIDIS. weseyeres — , . Cousins wou. RED Rorgu, Answers fo Worrespondents. Ne Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications, A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why f ueries are not Answered, when they read the lines at the head of Tt R., New York.—Your conundrim is as old as the hills. i. &. F., Boston.—Will you please send your address to this office ? 8, Hh, Wlmira.—Is there a paper shell made same size of the metal- shell marked 12.A? Ans, No. * A. F., Purt Walla Walla.—Do not think wehaye neglected your qu ation, it will take some time to vet the pedigree aucurately. G, A. P., Tolede.—What is considered a good target at 49 yds., using 1 No. 6 shot? Ans. 200 pellets, Your answer is correct. Ti,, Boston.—_Please inform me through your next issue the size shot at Captain Bogardus uses in glass ball shooting ? Ans. No.5. G. E. C., Hanover, Me.—How can IT stain a bright iron rifle barrel to 2 flack, or blne-black color? Aus, It is done by heat. We do not under- shad the process. YEMASSEE.—We cannot designate, except ati great length, the files i for varlous kinds of fish caught in Wlorida waters, For full in- mctions see Hallock’s ‘‘ Gazetteer,” ., Brooklyn.—Would you advise use of cantharides, or may the de- ved end be attained in another way? Ans. Association with the op- te sex the best and most Latural means, “PEALER.—The gale of venison in this State is prohibited after Jan. 1, Hecember isaclose month for deer. Deer shooting is allowed only ing tle months of September, October and Noventber, . V. RB. T., Vincentown.—Please inform me what it will cost to have double-barrel muzzle-loading gun changed into breech-loader ? Ans epends yery much whodoes the job and how itis done ; from $10 to $25, S. J. ., Norristown,--1. Can a person shoot'as true over water as he can A land, providing he knows the distance? 2. Does water draw a bul- Jet? Ans. 1. No possible difference. 2. An old woman's idea. It does Dot. - ; CG W. H., Fort Plain.—Will you please inform me through the col- iin ps of your payer, whether Capt. Bogardus has more than one atm? . You have got hames nixed; it is Ward, of Canada, who has but e arm, L : ‘CG. H, F., Port Henry,—At the early age of seven weeks it is difficult to What may be the matler. Probably mal-nntrition, or some inherited institutional trouble ; or Worms often cause symptoms similar to those qu mention. ‘ %, Z.—Can you recommend the ——— gun advertised in your paper? The vifle—laree calibre and slow twist—spoken of in the * Sportsman’s Gazetteer,” would it shoot explosive balls? Ans, We have neyer seen the gua. It would. W. O, D., Hagerstown.—l have 4 setter bitch which will hunt splendid “util afternoon, and then sheis taken with painsin her limbs which make jer how), Ans, Probably has rheumatism. Keep the bowels open and tive watm, dry bed and some sulphur once a week. ’ J. G, A., New York.—Can you inform me whereI can have a net for game bag made? Those which are in the game bags purchased at atores are almost worthless. Ans. Make it. Goto any cordage and 1 wine store and you can get the information how to- make the net. J, N. K., Ayer, Mass.—Have a setter pup ten weeks old. His fore- legs are badly crooked. Will they be likely to come out all right and siraight? Ans. Dogs are sometimes rachitic when young, but almost, a Ways, unless positively deformed, thelegs come straight in time, J. J. $.—i. Town a pair of maltese cats which are covered with fleas ahd one has the mange. 1 have used insect powder, but it did no good, 3, Are the —— good gunmakers? 38. When is the time up for shooting nail in Pennsylvania? Ans. 1, Wash with carbolic soap. 2. Yes. 3. Dee. 15. ; ; J, J. M., Boston—A. Newfoundland dog, one and one-half years old, iis Soves On the inside of his ears. Ans, Fit a linen cap over the head 80 a8 to prevent the ears being shaken ; then,ouce a day, waslithe ears with tepid water,and afterward pourin a little weak lead water, Feed no meat for a month. KF, J. W., West Meriden,—l. Will 4 muzzle-loading gun shoot as well a Dbreech-loader, everything ¢lzé being equal? 2. What makes my n kill ducks on a cold morning better alter firing a few times than at rst shot? Ans. 1. It will. 2. The difference, if any, must be more with ou than wilh the gun. ; Supscrmer, Matewan, N. J.-Where, near Washington City, can I nd good shooting between the holidays? If any place for partridge or ail, how can it be reached most easily? Ans. Orange Co.,Va., near the eadwaters of the Pamunkey ; also, near Manassas Junction, and at Tee Bee, Nottingham and Marlboro, in Maryland, ' Nova Scorra YAcuT SquapRon, Halifax, N. S.—1, What is your sub- Bcription per annum, postage free? 2. Can the year begin with any umber? 3. And, above all, do yon devote space to the discussion of Yachting subjecta? Ans. 1. $1, 2 Yes. 8. Agreatdeal, We are publishing a series of illustrated articles on marine architecture now" @, W. C.—Havea bitch eleven years old with a dlficulty in her breathing. Holds her head unnaturally; is restless. Malady seems to jye been coming on fortwo months. Whatis the matter, and what alll do? Ans. Probabiy has bronchitis. Keep her dry and comfort- ble: bowels Open and good nutritious food, Age Is against her. G. A. S., Weslfield,—1. Can T get a breech-loading enn of good quality for froni $50 10 $757 2. How do ——— guns rank with English make t . Do you consider the ——— action as good a4 the top-snap 2) Ans. - 1; ‘Certainly. 2. An excellent gun. 3, Great diversity. of opinion. We have o fault to find with the make you mention. Have one now in use for four years. New SUBSCRIBER, Painsyille.—Will you please answer through this ‘eek’s paper what is the best American breech-loading shot-gun for the ice, from $40 to $307 2. What gauge, 10 or 12, for general shooting, is {he best? Ans. 1. We would do an injustice to our many patrons were we to discriminate. From good makers itis hardtogetbad guns. 2, No, 12, decidedly, H.1., Port Richmond.—My gun barrel is three and three-fiith inches Jong, about six and one-quarter sixteenths at the nipples, then decreases to muzzle, etc. 2 Whatisa gauge? 3. Was not Courmey many years Aro defeated by a Dempey? Ans. 1. Could not say unless we saw the . %. Not so easy to auswer. In old times, before the time of choke- pores, the muzzle was gauged by acertain standard. Now, clioke-hore ay take a 12.carlridge at the breech, and show a 14 gauge at the muz- le, This could not be called a 14-gauge gun. 3. Courtney was not de- eated, 9 - \| : . FOREST AND STREAM. T. P. W., Wolf Run.—i, Maye you the volume of F. and 8. for 18757 2, Is there a publication called “The American Checker Player?” 3. What breech-loader won in England? 4, Am having barrels made: how many pellets should T put into a 30 in, target at 26 yds., with No. 8 shot? Aus, 1, Yes, 2. Do not know of if, 3, Greener, 4. With 1% oz. shot something like 800. d. L. P,, Yorkville.—Would 4.8% calibre rifle be as accurate as a tar get rifle at 300 yds.? 2. Would if hurt a long-range rifle to shoot itewith- out cleaning (charge 90 grs, powder, 1 wad, 1 Inbricator and a 300 grg, ball) al short range for long-range purposes? 8, Could I use 79 to 80 ers. powder, ete.? Ans. 1, Tt would not be accurate, 2. Would not hurt it, but would make bad shwoting. 3, Wonld not work well, TRAP.—1. Will you please tell me if the Remington carbine is aceu- rate at 200 yards? 8 Whatis the privé of the same? 3. Would it be allowed in Shooting matches under Creedmoor rules? 4, Where can the rules for target shooting be obtained? 5, Whatis the price of the same? Ans. 1. Ibis, 2. $16. 8, It wonld be. 4. We have them; senil ten cents in postage stamps anil we will forward them. A. B, O,, Boston.—1. What kind of wad did the American team use In their cartridges? 2. Do they Inbricate by passing an oiled rag through the barrel? 8. Lhave a Remington shell holding 97 grains, how shall I fill it with 100 grains? Ans. 1. Pasteboard wad. 2 With an oiled rag, 8. Haye a tin funnel mare with a long spout 80 as to get a good fall to the powder; load in this way aad you will put in the three extra grains, by carefnl manipulation. W. J. R., New York.—Do the straightshells for central fire rifles have any adyantage over the bottle-necked shape in the way of less recoil ? 2, For squirrel and coon shooling and ofher small game, will a 32 calibre rifle, rim fire ammunition, answer the putpose as well as a 88 calibre would? 3. Do you think the 32 ammunition would be reliable up to 39 rods? Ans. 1. Wenever found any apprecialile (difference, 2. 32 is good ; would prefer 35, 8; Only moderately so. A, W, 8., Norfollk.—Has the genuine Gordon any white on his breast ? Ais. Idstone says: ““The tan (of the Gordon setter) should be rayen black, with a blue or plain blooni on the bright lights. ** ** ‘There is no objection to ‘a white shirt frill,’ although the absence of all white is a good thing.” Further, Idstone says,“ The very best blood occasionally shows the color (white), and there can be litle doubt fhat in the Gordon kennels it is often met with.” Seve Hallock’s ‘‘Sportsman’s Gazetteer.” SPLASHER.—1, Please tell me what to do fora dog the soles of whose’ feet crack open, exposing the quick and keeping him constantly lame at this time of year? The trouble begins a8 soon as the ground freezes. He runs loose, has plenty of room, sleeps where he pleases and is fed on scraps from the table with the addition of some plain corn bread, 2 Whose invention,or patent, is the rebounding Jock used on the —— gun? Ans. 1. Washthe feet regularly with strong Salt and water for a few weeks, 2. The inventor's name we do nof know. Cc. W. F., Brooklyn.—Conld a side forward lever of a breech-loading Scott guu be changed to a top-lever—that is, back of the hammers. 2. I tried my gun, and found at 40 yds., target 28 in. diameter, it pnt in 101 pellets; at 60 yds., same size target, 53 pellets; do you consider it fair shooting, as I had a 7 lbs. gun, 3 drs, powder, 11-8 oz, No.7 shot? 3. Down to what large shot would a 12 bore breech-loader, 7 lbs., shoot with adyantage? Ans. 1 Believe that the change wonld be injudicious, and would not adyiseit. 2. Excellent target. 3. Could not answer. The experiment should be tried by you; guns haye their idiosyncrasies. J. W. D., Ottawa.—Will you kindly insert a receipt for tanning ani- mal pelts; also, the way to cure bird skins for sinffing? Ans, Pat the pells ina pickle of alum and saltpetre until they become like leather ; then dress the flesh side, dry slowly, rub them with butter, and dry by treading them out in Sawdust. Equal parts of salt, alum, Glauber salts and half a pint of saltpetre, make -a good and cheap mixture, For bird skins: After careful skinning, powder with one part powdered salfpetre and six of alam. Carbolic acid in solution is good. Put pieces of tow or cotton steeped in the carbolic acid solution in vent and throat. See “Sportsman's Gazetteer” for full particulars. A.J. Mcl., Montreal._l. Pray give me the names of secretaries of yacht clubs who own boats of from nineteen to twenty-five feet keel. 2. What is your definition of the word professional as far as regards yacht- ing? Ans. (We heg to state to our correspondent that his first letter never came to hand). 1. Address F. de P. Foster, secretary yacht club, Wall St., New York. H. H. Mann, Wall St., New York. Address letters to secretaries of Atlantic, of Brooklyn, and Columbia yacht clubs of New York, 2. By professional is meant any person who has at any time dur- ing his life followed the water as a profession, or for means of subsist- ance, or in any way received pay for services rendered on any boat, steamboat, sailing yessel, etc. H. §. K., Burlington, Vt.—A buys a horse of B, agreeing to pay $500 forthe same. B says to A, When you pay me for that horse I want you to give me $750 before a crowd for effect.” A asked a friend of B's ff he would see that he got back $250 if he paid B $750, saying that he would see that he got the amount back. A goes into the hotel and says to B before the crowd, ‘‘ Guess. that I will pay you for that horse now,’ and pullsout his money, and counts ont seven one hundred, and one fifty dollar bill, and handed them to B saying, “‘ There, I believe that makes us square;” after which B meets A and gives him back $250, as agreed on, B then makes a bet with C that he (B) received $760 for the horse. Who wins the bet, which was $25 aside? Ans. C wins the bet. B most assuredly did not receive $750 for his horse, and played 4 dis- reputable and black-leg game in prefending that he did, ‘ LAREDO,.—Please inform me which is the best locality for agriculture and sheep raising—California, New Mexico, Arizona, or Texas? Ans, We cannot answer categorically, except asto Arizona, in respect to which we give the testimony of the Citizen, a paper published in that Territory, which says decidedly that ‘ There is no opportunity for agri- cultural colonies to thrive here, becuuse at this time no large body of unoceupied land with water can be obtained, The worst features of common colonists is the certain disappointment, because of Lhe false basis and information upon which they are induced to come, It is safe for the astern press to discourage the formation of colonies for Ari- zona,” As to California, it is liable to periods of dronght and flood, both of which haye destroyed sheep by tens of thousands. Over 100,000 sheep perished by starvation there last year. With guaranteed immu- nity from these contingencies we should recommend California, ‘Texas and New Mexico offer many most desirable grazing and agricultural localities. ‘Che latter is nearest a market, Any one going into the bnsi- ness of sheep culture should start with a capital of $5,000, Novice vo SPORTSMEN.—Having received so many communication asking us for information integard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the ubject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address. We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150 We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell # poor rod with a false enamel! (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine article) without letting our customers know just what they are getting, P, @, Box 1,294.—[Adu, Aubrey & Liprig, 83 Maiden Lane, EC ist) ah dlew Publications, Hariock’s Sporrsman’s Gazurrrer ABroap.—aAs evi- dence of the appreciation in which this popular cyclopedia is held abroad, we are pleased io state that it is now being re- ptinted at Paris and Lelpsic in the French and German languages, by permission of the holders of the copyright. A like application has algo been made by a prominent, London publishers. From its firs appearance it has received very favorable comment from the foreign press, as well as from residents of foreign countries. The following letter is from Prof. D. G. Elliott, F. BR. 8., F.L. &., ete., who is the author of many comprehensive and valued works on faina, more especially in ornithology. At this moment he is engaged in a specific work on Hornbills : fh Ru# TILseTt, PARIS: MR. CHARLES HALLOOK : My opinion of your work can be summed up ina yery few words, viz.: That it is altogether the most comprehensive and valuable publi- eation of the kind eyer brought out in America, I cannot see what any sportsmen needs more, and if he don’t find all the information upon the subjects of flood and field, and the things pertaining thereto, which lie desires, he must be an uureasonable creature and a curious sportsman, I heartily congratulate you, and wishithe book all the success it deserves, which, 6f course, will be yery great. F. Von Guernors, late of Der Waidmann, now of Der Deutchen Jaydecitung, Leipsic, Germany, writes : It is a selection of all that the hunter and shooter wants to Know and although I believe I kiuow a good deal about hunting matters, and that which you call ‘“‘woodcrait,” I am very glad to confess that - found many things which were new to me. I intend to print a critical review of it in one of my next issues, and to illustrate it with your portrait and a brief biography. Iam sure to provide you a good lot of ae oe for your excéllent book, which 1 would warmly recom- mend. [From Chasse Illustree, Paris.) Perhaps one of the best known of our sportsmen, understood in its proper sense, and who writes most intelligibly on hunt- ing and fishing topics, is Mr. Charles Hallock, the editor of the Forest AND StREAM, of New York. Mr. Hallock has just published a work called the “Sportsman’s Gazetteer,” which is worthy of being translated into all Huropean languages. Weare yery anxious that this remarkable book should be interpreted by us into French. In its text may be found everything which relates to hunting and fishing in America, with the fullest details as fo the habits of all the creatures, whether of the fleld or flood, which man engages in capturing, In addition, the work furnishes the most complete instruction as to the metheds of shooting and fishing, with details of sn interesting cha- racter in rerard to a life in the woods, Here, too, may be found a map, anda guiie into the best sections of the United States where game isfound. It should be remembered that Mr. Charles Hallock is no apprentice in either wocdcraft or book-making, as he js the author of two standard publications, ‘The Fishing Tourist” and “Camp Life in Florida.” The title Mr, Hallock hag adopted for his work, ‘The Sportsman’s Gazetteer,” isno pompous sign; such as one sometimes sees Over an empty shop. The writer ls not one of those authors who manuf@®ture books about travels, or of hunting incidents, from their inner consciousness, taking their inspirations from their study room. What Mr. Hallock writes about he has seen himself, and he tells his own experiences, He talks about what he knows, and does not care for other people’s hearsays. Ina single word, itis a living, positive book, Any one who wants information in regard to game in the United States will find all he requires in the ‘‘Sportsman’s Gazetteer.’ In the eight huudred pages which make up the complement of the book, there is not a single .eaf which does not impart some useful lesson. Some-~ thing more, in addition to the facts imparted in this excellent work, there is this, that the author possesses a certain elegance and vigor of style which makes the “Sportsman’s Gazetteer’ most pleasant and instructive reading. ' (From Land and Water, London.] A few pages of introduction in backwood taxidermy, and a bibliographic list for sportsmen, bring us to the Jatter division of the ‘ Gazelteer,” which termination, like = postscript to a lady’s letter, issperhaps the most important part of the work, This part is entitled ‘‘Sporteman’s Directory to the Principal Resoris for Game and Fish in North America,” Hach State of the Union is dealt with separately. A sketch of physical features being given in general terms, and its character as a game bearing rejrion stated. Hach county of the State ia then dealt with in detail. The varieties of game and fish found in its forests ard plains, rivers and lakes; the bes routes for travelling to them, the kind of accommodation attiinable, and indeed almost auy kind of information the sportsman can require. The whole is supplemented by some excellent maps, which enable the intending sporfsman—voyayewr—to ascertain at a glance the exact position of the district he purposes visiting, and quickly aids himin determining the distance from them to other grounds which he may desire to visit, etc. On the whole, Mr, Hallock's book contains a vast amount of useful information, useful of course Lo the sporting fra. ternity of his own country in particular, and to those speaking the ~ English language going to the States on sporting expeditions, and we . think the author has not overvalued his wo*k in expressing his willing- ness to allow it to stand on its own merits alone. [From the London Field.) Mr, Hallock, the author of “The Fishing Tourist’? and the editor of FOREST AND STREAM (the New York Field), has’ given us a book that was very much wanted, not only in New York, but here.. A more complete and comprehensive work than the Sportsman's Gazetteer” probably has never been produced by any sportsman, Tt does not matter whal you wantto knowin reference to American sport—whether it be a recipe to kill mosquitoes, or how to get hold of a, salmon river, or where to get the finest cariboo and moose hunting. From the lowest to the highest, every interest in sportis here represent- ed, weighed and filtered in the most eqnvenient parcels. * * * Mr/ Ha'lock has displayed very great energy, patence and perseveranes in in collecting’ 80 yast a mass of valuable sporting information. His book, indeed, is half a dozen books in one—sporting ‘‘national, historival,” ‘medital,” ‘‘topographical,” ‘ practical,” aud, let us hope beyond a}, asa wind vp, ald as it deserves to be to the author, that the work will be *‘ protitable.” Aw EXILe FRoM Potanp—By Ringgold McCay: Rogers & Sherwood, New York, printers. This is an Epic of far more than average merit, whose scenes are laid partly in the American wilderness and partyin baronia! halls of Poland. Im the course of the narrative, which is saiticiently diversified with music, flowers, forests, love, jealousy, lash of arms and tragic inet< dents, to give it piquancy and zest, the causes that led to the hero’s exile from Poland to America fully appear, The interest of the story is fully sustained thronghout. and the denoument follows with dramatic effect, Mr: McCay is a painstaking writer, who has the uatural gift of pocsy, and we venture to say that his very few efforts which he has made hith- erto are more worthy a place of honor than a majority of so-called poems which have been lauded beyond their merits. The volume com. prises 150 pages of tinted paper, and Wwillmakea very pretty holiday token and companion for the parlor tabjé, - A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAL NATURAL HisTory, FISH CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF FORESTS, AND THE INCULCATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTEREST tmx OvuT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY Gforest and Stream Publishing Company. —AT— No. 111 (old No. 103) FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, [Post OrFicz Box 2832.) TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. Twenty-five per cent, off for Clubs of Three or more, OH Advertising Rates. Inside pages, nonpareil type, 25 cents per line; ontside page, 40 cents. Special rates for three, six and twelve months. Notices in editorial columns, 60 cents per line. ES should be sent in by Saturday of each week, if pos- e. Alliransient advertisements musi be accompanied with the money or they will not be inserted. Wo advertisement or business notice of an immoral character will be received on any terms. *,, Any publisher inserting our prospectus as above one time, with brief editorial notice calling attention thereto, and sending marked copy to us, will receive the ForEsT AND STREAM for one year, Lato ce NEW YORK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1877. _—_—_—— To Corresp ondents. All communications whatever, intended for. publication, must be ac- companied with real name of the writer as a guaranty of good faith, and be addressed to the FoREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY. Wames will not be published if objection be made, No anonymous con tributions will be regarded. We cannot promise to return rejected manuscripts, Secretaries of Clubs and Associations are urged to favor us with brief notes of their movements and transactions. Nothing will be admitted to any department of the paper that may not be read with propriety in the home circle, We cannot be responsible for dereliction of the mail service if money remitted tousis lost. No PERSON WHATEVER is authorized to collect money for us unless he can show authentic credentials from one of the undersigned. We hayeno Philadelphia agent. i Trade supplied by American News Company, CHARLES HALLOCH, Editor. 8. H. TURRILL, Chicago, Westetn Manager, T, 0, BANKS, Business Manager, A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Although Christmas is not here yet, for we pen these lines some five days in anticipation of the event, we are certain our many friends and readers will accept our congratulations on the coming festivities. Christmas presents itself this year almost in the guise of spring, with summer skies and balmy breezes, and has for- gotten snow flurries and chilliness. - Let us bless the holiday as it comes, nor grumble because ducks are scarce and sports- men have not had their fullinnings so far. If the sportsmen are disappointed the ducks rejoice. Let, then, Christmas imbue us all with a holy, a contented and a cheerful spirit, for does itnot bring with it the remembrance of Him who brought peace and happiness to the earth ? a Some GrumMBLine.—We beg to state that, although we are generally in the best of humor, we get riled at times when we are held to account for the character of the goods adver- tised by us. Do our many friends want us to give written guarantees as to the infinite variety of things which find pub- licity in our columns, from a five cent dog whistle to a $1,000 Layerack? Are we to swallow all the medicines, drink all the champagne and brandy, and dress in all the shooting suits, or wash ourselves in the soaps? We are really tired of being keel-hauled, Of course if we ever find fraud exercised through the medium of our columns we will expose such swindlers, as we are not meally-mouthed in handling such gentry. In the present case, some gentlemen, members of a sporting club, are disposed to drag us over the coals about a $5 rifle adverlised in ihis paper. In this instance we have taken the trouble to see the rifle, and haye had the opinion of a leading arm expert on the subject. The rifle is declared dirt-cheap at ‘85, as it cost the government $28 hy the 10;000, It is not a Creedmoor match rifle, and not of the kind used at matches. The mistake people make is to expect a $175 rifle for #5, and that is not our fault. - : BLOGMING GROVE PARK. |e has not taken us many years to uppreciate fully the abso- lute necessity of haying as part and parcel of every large city, certain extensive grounds where green trees, shady walks, broad expanses of lawn, with lakes and flowing streams, give health and recreation to the people ; still something more was requisite, and just here private enterprise has entered to fill a public want. Some six years ago certain gentlemen conceived a plan which would combine within itself all the departments of fish culture, timber culture, the breeding of game, which would be appreciated alike by the lovers of field sports and those seeking profitable investments. It was obyious that the rapid progress of the railroads, the increase of population, was fast converting the haunts of the larger species of wild game into farms, and that those fond of the pleasure and excitement of the chase would be compelled to forego it, unless they had the means and time to travel to the far West. The idea was to purchase and control an area of Jand, presenting all neces- sary advantages, and accordingly in March, 1871, a charter was granted to the organizers of the Blooming Grove Park Association empowering them to purchase lands in Pike and Munroe Counties, Penn, Under a most valuable charter the Blooming Groye Park Association holds titles to 12,000 acres of ground with improvements. ‘This territory is large enough to be the appenage of a German Duke. Its forests include all varieties of trees, such as the oak, hemlock, chestuut, beach, spruce, cedar, maple, birch and pine. Im animals there are found there the bear, wild-cat, fisher, otter, mink, fox, coon, decr and varieties of the squirrel and rabbit. In birds there are hawks, eagles, ducks, quail, woodcock and ruffed grouse. In the numerous lakes and streams belonging to the associa- tion bass, pike and trout are found in quantity. One most pleasing feature of the Association is that eyery member is a shareholder, All these advantages are not a thousand or more miies from New York, but within six hours of pleasant railroad travel. x The object of this Association is not simply that of furnish— ing amusement for the individual members; it has a higher object in view. Its aim is to propagate and preserve all game animals, birds and fish adapted to the climate, to cultivate the forests, to supply the eggs of fish and the young of ani- mals, and finally to give the fullest development to field and aquatic sports. ‘Such a yast enterprise as that of the Blooming Grove Park, so well conceived, has from its very commencement fairly suc- ceeded ; though a certain few gentlemen, shrewd enough to see into the future, have thus far borne almost alone by them- selves the larger part of the expenses. ‘The executive com- mittee of the Blooming Grove Park Association, helieving, however, that its sphere of usefulness could be increased, and that a more general co-operation would be advantageous, have framed a most liberal proposition, which we now present, and to which we invite the serious attention of all peraons interested in game protection and out-of-door sports : Orrick oF BLoomine Grove Park Assocrarion,)- No. 37 Park Row, New York, Dec. 1, 1877. 5 To the Members of the Blooming Grove Park Association - GENTLEMEN—It is proposed to renew the bonds of the Association, increase its membership, and take advantage of a proposition made by one of its members, to make certain yal- uable improvements on its property, at his individual expense. To this end the earnest co-operation of all the members will be necessary. We submit herewith, confidentially, the present condition of the Association. You will thus be able to place the matter in its proper light to proposed members. The bonds on the property, represent, as far as they go, dollar for doliar, cash actually expended for and on the property. * * * * * Over $21,000 has been put into buildings, breeding-yards, etc. Besides this sum, over $9,000 cash has been expended by one of its organizers, which sum is cancelled and no claim made, besides many other considerable sums by its dif- ferent officers. The Association has no other indebtedness. No salaries have been, nor are, paid to any of its officers. It holds a yaluable charter, and fitles to about 12,000 acres of ground, with improvements. Its capital stock is $225,000, divided into 600 shares of the par value of $450 each, with power to increase its capital to $500,000, and own 50,000 acres of land. There isno personal liability. But a com- paratively small part of the capital stock is now out, so that its Tesources are ample. : For any further financial details, apply to one of the Ex- ecutive Committee. For other information, see pamphlet and charter, * * * Mr. Fayette S. Giles has placed at the dispo- sition of the Association $7,500 of his own bonds, on con- dition that the Association issue, during the coming winter, not less than 150 memberships, to the proper parties, one membership each, free on condition each new member to take 4 $50 bond at par, cash. If 150 are sold, Mr. Giles proposes to spend the $7,500 thus obtained about as follows: Road to Park House......-..., 2.2.0.2... Ve paste sects +.--- $600 Muriburein bark J1OUk6l 4) sro... vel oewn amt eee en 2,000 Mule Team, Yoke of Oxen, Carriages, Carts.... .......... 1,000 Sone Wall around Breeding Park, with wire on top—Dog, Deer and Bird Proof Trout Works—the labor to be per- formed-with oursteams...).. 20 0. e in ree ks euk sedan 1,500 Ornamental Grounds at Park House...... oxeaeet ws 500 Boats at Park House - 300 Boats on other lakes. 200 Three Gameleepers’ Lodges,.at 3300 900 Mare eye ote taste eee ec ed Sn Soe apey 500 Rota fe ars ewar ebe ha sckrycon etc Ted v-ve» 87,500 If $300 are obtained on same terms and in same time, Mr. Giles proposes to furnish $7,500 more bords from those owned by him, and place the $7,500 cash obtained in trust, to be employed in fencing the whole park in same substantial man- ner (s'one wall and wire), upon the condition that the club will place $7,500 more with 1t at the same time, for same pur- pose. Each share will constitute full membership, and carry with it pro rata ownership in all the property and improve- meats. The members will receive security in bonds fur the 850 cash paid, and draw interest thereon, and may at any FOREST AND STREAM. time withdraw from the Association by sale of or ret their shares to the Association. 5 here tofore been #50 per annum. should be considerably reduced. * * * Tf the 150 additional members are obtained before the first of March, the dues wills not exceed $25 tor next year, at any rate, and after that they would depend on the number of members, expenses and in comes from various sources. If 300 members are obtained, a8 proposed, the dues can be fixed at even a lower rate. The will probably never again be above #25. In fact, through the very liberal doxations of its organizers and different officers. the affairs of the Association have been placed on a new a thoroughly substantial basis. Some members have presente their bonds to the club. Mr. C. H-. Read, with his usual libe ality, has offered to furnish the money fur building a carriage: road around Lake Giles, at a cost of several hupdred dollars, and substantial offers of aid have been made by other mem bers. We hope to go on rapidly with the improvements tend. ing toward the accomplishment of the great objects of our organization—the cultivation of forests; the preserving, nm porting, acclimating and breeding of ull game and fur-bearing animals; all birds and fishes adapted 1o tha climate, and pre venting their extinction; proyiding the members and their families with an agreeable resort, and to give a full develop ment to fisld and aquatic sports. , _Every effort will be made to increase the attractions for la- dies, and the Association expects their presence, aid and participation in its sports and objects. ' You will see that the easy terms offered to the limited num ber of members could not have been made except that the - bonds and stock had been presented by the club and mem-_ bers for the purposes herein enumerated, and that the Plan contemplating the improvements should be executed without delay. We would beg you to nntify us, as soon as possible, of the number of persons you will propose for membership, — and trust you will take an active part in the interest of the Association, Very respectfully yours, ¥ Joun Avrry, Tae Exxcutive Commirter. - Gxo, H, GLENEY, / Gzo. 8. Greenz, JR. In order to inaugurate a new departure in the affairs of the Blooming Grove Park Association, which we believe must be successful, there will be a Reception and Ball piven by this Association at Hoffman House, Jan. 8, 1878, 94 p.m. Tick ets for lady and gent, $4, including supper, 4 a VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA.—No. 8, The annual dues have here It is very desirable that they By rez Epiror. \ DrormpeEr 20th. Brotnmr Sportsmen: Although these lines are penned upon the eve of Christmas Holidays, my reminiscences are of August angling. A lapse of nearly four months has brought its natural change of seasons. The snow that mantles our northern country makes pleasant contrast to the fervent heats of summer, when the gentlest zephyr was grateful, and the gushing of the cool spring in the shade made sweetest music. The Yule-log burns «ll the more brightly in the crisp atmos- phere of our lower temperature. Its ruddy reflection upon the yew and holly which decorate our homes is as cheerful ag the blaze that played fantastically among the pines and spru- ces when we camped a fresco upon the shores of Lake Su perior, Now the peal of the Christmas carol Tings oul; now the clatter of the sleigh-bells is merry ; the yoice of the noisy” brook that babbled among the stones in summer js hushed, and only its gurgle can be heard under the ice. As we swing with measured cadence over its transparent surface, the mid- day sun glints from our skates. We seem to tread on nothing. The long weeds underneath float and away in the imprisoned current, and we see fish lying at rest or darting among them like creatures in an aquarium with only a glass between us, Hail! boon companions and beguilers of our joyous summer hours! Thanks for the winter locks and icy chains which guard and preserve you from the greed of unconscionable fishermen ! It-was among the latter days of August when the porter toted my camp-kit into the spacious reception hall of the Che- quamegon House at Ashland, Wisconsin. Only a, brief open season remained for those who wished to catch trout. It was late for conscientious anglers, and the fish abode no longer in haunts which they pre-empted in spring. They had left the lower waters of the streams which emptied into Che- quamegon’Bay and moved afar up among the brush and tangle of roots and trunks which filled the upper stream, As for ‘‘rock fishing” along the shores, which is the favorite pastime in June, and always the ereme de la creme of piscatorial sport, it was even asserted if was nil; old resident fishermen declared that trout could not be taken among the rocks at all at this season, and at no time except with bait, This was a challenge to provoke a laudable ambi- tion in the breast of an angler accustomed to conquest, and L forthwith essayed to put the question tothe test. Accepling the proffer and services of my friends Sam Fifield and Mr, Blank, with their skiff and yacht, we made daily excursions and cruises all along the shores of the bay; we explored the riv- ers and creeks that came flowing out of the river in great or lesser volume; we poked our bush rods into almost inaccessible places, and we trailed our flies where we had full sweep and plenty of elbow room. Never in my life have I found a lo- cality that offers such an inficite variety of diversion as Ash- Jand and its vicinity. By vicinity I mean the stretch of shore that extends from thence to Bayfield, a distance of sixtcon miles, and as much farther east or west for forty miles as the enterprise and pluck of the rambler will tuke him. Chequamegon Bay is an arm of Lake Superior, some eizht miles long and from three to five miles wide. Its sonthern shore isa highland. Upon a sand cliff near the head of the Bay the town of Ashland stretches itself for a couple of ‘miles By FOREST AND STREAM. 387 ae in 4 line of scattered houses that face and overlook the bay, A part of this line of houses is known as Bay City. It was settled very many years ago, and being founded on underly- ing rock has not settled much since, It is supported chiefly by, a large lumber interest, There is a road along the cliff, but as it is not more than tolerable, visitors seldom travel it; but boating parties often land at the mill aud inspect the huts of the aborigines which are scattered along the beach, con- structed of pilfered slabs and drift-wood. Aftera careful in- Spection of these Indian waifs none but the benevolent take touch stock in them as materials for a romance. They do not even use birch canoes any longer about this section, and the dug-outs they own are always leaky, cracked and cranky. J notice they are tosend a collection of Indian fabrics and manufactures to the Paris Exposition, but I incline to the belief that the birch canoes, ornamentsl mats and baskets, mocucks, and curved stone pipes, areas great curiosities in many parts of Lake Superior as they will be in Paris, and that a premium will have to be offered to stir the aboriginal pride to hunt them out, if not to make new ones for the oc- easion. The red man will not work except for great induce- ments. The only exercise or labor which le does not ask pay to perform is eating and digestion. To the first he deyotes unwonted energy; the latter is only a function which runs itself while the Indian lies still and waits for results. The patience he shows herein is commendable. Sometimes these fellows bring a string of whitefish to the hotel at Ashland, a bit of commercial enterprise stimulated only by dire necessity und an appetite for fire-water. The little papooses are always objects of interest to ladies, to whom their stolid and lumpy physiognomy affords a morning study. Episodes of this sort make variety for those passive guests who do not ramble nor go boating, in the intervals of looking out over the lawn and verge of the cliff upon the blue waters of the spark- ling bay and the wooded range of hills that borders the fur- ther shore. The site of the Chequamegon House is well- chosen. Two yearsago the plateau where it stands was a forest, now it is a well-kept lawn with incipient shade trees and beds of yerbenas and geraniums. Next year we shall have water all through the house, and a fountain to play in front of the piazza. There is a well-graded carriage-drive one hundred feet wide between the house and the edge of the bluff, which already extends westwardly to the end of the village. As this drive is all the time in full view of the bay, and crosses three bridges that span romantic ravines, it is very pleasant. ‘The prettiest summer residences in the place front on the road, and a plank sidewalk runs the whole dis- tance. In a ravine at the end of the drive isa lager beer brewery, so that the pedestrian or rider can have an object in view if thirsty. Physiologists say that the value of exercise is much promoted by having an object in view, The turn- spit takes plenty of exercise, but his life is brief; so also the poor horse which saws wood in the railroad shed, is forever climbing his inclined plane, forever moving on, but getting nowhere, and so dies of monotony and disappointment, before | he has lived out half his days or the full measure of his use- fulness. This part of Ashland is laid out in three parallel streets with a number of streets intersecting. There are a goodly number of stores, a bank, a printing office and plenty of ci-devant hotels;which accommodated the very consider- able number of visitors who resorted hither before the large hotel was built, tempted by the attraction of, the place. The printing office is owned by Hon, Sam Fifield, Esq., ex-repre- sentative in the Wisconsin Legislature, who prints a weekly paper called the Ashland Press. Mr. Fifield’s varied abilities shine forth through its attractive columns, which are adyan- tageously employed in promoting the local interests of his town andeounty. I have heard it stated that he holds a sort of territorial jurisdiction over the county, and that no editor can leave by the Wisconsin Central road without his pass being vised by his Excellency. At the foot of the bluff below Mr. Fifield’s residence is his boat-house, and a half a mile above and a half a mile below long piers make out from the shelying shore into deep water. One of these piers belongs to the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company, and cost.a large sum of money. On the end of each pier is a large warebouse, at which the largest lake steamersJand their cargoes and passengers. At remular intervals Capt. Patrick’s little steam-yacht, which plies between Ash- Jand and Bayfield, can be seen at her moorings. Captain Blank’s yacht lies at the lower pier; several Mackinaw boats and skiffs are seen along shore, so that the little land scape is quite enlivened at aJl times, The great events of the week, however, are when the large lake steamers from Chica- go and Duluth touch at the landing at night. Then the long rows of cabin lights beam forth brilliantly, the guests of the Chequamegon House go on board, and the sound of mu- sie and dancing mingles with the escape of the steam. Below the village of Ashland, and all around the circuit of the bay, an almost unbroken forest remains. At the head of the bay is a little fish bouse, then comes Fish Creek, one of the best trout streams in the Vicinity; directly opposite Ash- land is a hay-meadow and barn, wilh a deserted farm-house, and through the premises a considerable trout-brook runs, where one can throw the fly without obstruction and haye the newly-mown fisid for a carpet to stand on, Three miles fur- ther north, on the same side, is an old Janding and a mill site, with a road winding up a yery steep blutt to the site of a paper town culled Houghton, which a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. once fondly hoped to transform into a watering-place.« There are three deserted houses there—two erect and one fallen. The locality is well chosen and is much visited by picnic par- nn OE ES ee - ties from Baytield and Ashland. From this point to the mouth of the Bay and eight miles beyond to Bayfield, there is nothing to intertupt the line of forest. Opposite the mouth of the bay is the Indian village and old mission station, known as La Pointe, a tumble-down, half-deserted place, which offers an objective point to sight-seers, but of which little need be said. Bayfield is the loveliest town imaginable. Its pretty cot- tages and private residences of summer visitors are orna- mented with court-yards, flower gardens, and gushing fount- ains, whose perennial supply of water is brought down in pipes from a high ridge of hills behind the town. The streets are wide and regularly laid out. The Island House, kept by William Knight, whose brother 18 a surgeon in the United States Navy, affords every comfort and convenience, and if one wishes a private boarding-house he can make his selection aniong the halfscore that offer. Little piers and private boat- houses dot the crescent shore; yachts lie at anchor here and there; fishing-boats are moving about the foreground; the smoke of a steamer looms up in the distance, and the little village of La Pointe, whose beauty is enhanced by the dis— tance, gleams in the sun like a line of silyer on the horizon. Set like a jewel in its amphitheatre of hills, it is encompassed and landlocked by the twents-two. Apostle Islands, whose wooded crowns, resting on their pedestals of red sandstone, seem like emeralds set in garnet, the whole forming a cincture almost unrivalled in physical ornamentation. Right up to their bold, perpendicular shores the largest steamers can run and lie alongside, and when the passenger would go ashore he must land from the hurricane deck. Among the maples and deciduous trees above, the visitors can ramble, while those below can wonder at and explore the caves and crevices cut out of the rock by the waves, which have washed them into fantastic shapes. Every day Captain Patrick's steam- yacht makes its excursion trip among these islands, and where in the world can an excursion more delightful be found? I am pleased with Ashland, but lamin love with Bayfield. Situ- ated only sixteen miles apart, the two villages combined con- stitute a fulness of attraction seldom found anywhere, and the interchange of visits from either place affords greater pleasure and variety to guests than if the interest were concentrated and not divided. I could write a book on this delightful nook of the famed Lake Superior shore, and when I reached the end and turned back the leayes would find a dozen themes suggested for other books, which persons fond of nature would never tire of studying. Next year I shall visit the spot again (D.V.), and see what new charnis have de- yeloped since [reluctantly left its delightful shores. All along the rocky shores of Chequamegon and the Apostle Islands, which Ihave so eursorily referred to lie, in spring time, the great speckled trout whose fame is widespread. In the deeper water swim the Salmo namayeush, the huge lake trout, which weigh fifty pounds and more. They can be taken by trolling in June in vast numbers. As to white fish, those only know their excellence who have tasted them fresh from the pure cold waters round about. There are not less than fifty trout streams along these shores, of easy access by steamer, while accessible interior lakes abound in black bass, rock bass, perch, pike and mascalonge, all of which are keen for bait or spoon. A map which gives the names of all the trout streams can be obtained from Mr. Knight, of the Island House, or from Isaac H. Wing, Hsq., land agent, at Bayfield. Many of these streams have scarcely been fished by sportsmen. Although smaller than the speckled trout of the Nepigon River, on the north shore of Lake Superior, they run from one tofourlbs. in weight. They arecertainly large enough to afford amusement to the most ambitious angler. As ‘‘it is not all of life to live,” so it is not all of fishing to fish, here. The mind is constantly diverted and oceupied by the strange sights one sees, and as the angler’s skiff passes from point to point along the base of the sandstone cliff, he seems to move in some enchanted realm, where the’ caprice of weird beings has created strange shapes, and hewn out abodes for gnomes and genii and inhabitants who live not as men live. The whole face of the perpendicular wall is scarred and seamed and broken; huge rocks, riven by the intense frosts of winter, have been split off from the main body and hurled into the lake, where they lie in monoliths or ragged piles; caves pene- trate far into the rock, in whose recesses the waves swash with a mournful cadence, and if one listens on a calm day at some chance crevice he can hear the inner chamber give forth a sonorous and uncertain sound, as if from depths unmeasured. In a storm the great billows rojl into the caves and thunder with reverberations that deaten and appal, surging upward and around the concave space, scouring its surface, wearing and enlarging it year by year, until perchance a million tons of rock undermined, give way at last and fall in promiscuous ruin. In many places the cliff is stained with oxides that exude from unknown mineral deposits within, and the fres- coes are scarcely less striking than those of the much visited Pictured Rocks further east toward Marquette. High above the level of the lake the unbroken forest waves its fronds, resting on its cliff foundation, great trees clinging to the verge and prolruding their naked roots into space, like the tentacles of an octopus reaghing out in search of nourishment and find- ing none; and sometimes when a huge mass of rock splits off the trees fall with it gnc are hurled into the lake below, where they afford new lurking places for the fish that con- gregate among their branches and hide under their trunk and roots. The water immediately along shore varies from four to eight feet in depth; two rods away it is four fathoms; a little further out fifteen fathoms and more. It ie among these broken rocks and debris that the trout are found, and it will be seen from the nature of the case that the angler’s best method is to sit in his skiff and cust his line in shure, while a comrade uses the paddle when required. * There is no lack of casting-room. The whole eight miles of the bay is behind his back, and there is no chance of his line being hung up on the farther bank. Very often excellent opportunities are ob- tained by getting ouf upon the piles of racks; coignes of yantage are also secured by stepping on ledges and hugging the face of the cliff, steadying the poise by grasping a bush with one hand while the other hand dexterously tosses a Hy into the mouth of some shadowy cave, and persuades the trout from his element. But it is delicate work to catch fish when the stm shines. The water is clear as crystal. One can see twenty feet into its depths, and the fish can see the angler equally well, and better, for the refraction from the face of the rock reveals every outline of his approaching figure so distinctly that even the expression of his face is limned in the picture, and the wary trout fears Machiavelian arts. When I went over from Ashland to the rocks in my friend’s yacht, [ Knew well that my skill was under severest scrutiny. They had tvagered on sliore that 1 would not lift a trout with flies, but I had no other lure whatever, and so I convinced them, If there were no yiriue in soft persuasives, I determined not to use more positive measures. The wind blew a stiff breeze from the southwest, rizht over the cliffs of the further shore, but our schooner was staunch, some thirty feet in keel, and ro we carried all sail bravely untul three- fourths of the distance had been accomplished, ‘Then the winds became at once flawy and baffling, sometimes swooping over the cliff in spiteful spurts and heading us off from all points of the compass in succession, and anon dying away to a dead calm; then, all at once, while ihe sails hung limp and listless, a cat’s-paw would jump aboard us, right over the waist. Giving as little sheet as possible, the lively craft would eat up into the wind on the edge of her combings, cutting a semi-circle like a comet. So we would gain a little; but presently the wind would fall again, and the little breath which was vouchsafed us would head us off from the north- ward. So the capricious breezes continued to play strange antics, alternately giving and taking, until the monotony of our effort to make the shore became tedious. Still the water was too deep for anchoring, and we did not care to raise a white-ash breeze with the skiff and tow-line, so we hung on, my friend to the jib and fore-sheets and I to my main-sheet and tiller, hoping for an inch or two more of advantaze, the calm dead as a door-nail, and nof a ripple to be seen between ourselves and shore. It looked like an all-day’s drift, when suddenly, without any admonition whatever, another flaw jumped over the cliff, and in a twinkling our craft was heeled over, taking water over her combings by the barrel, shifting sand-bags and mixing things generally. Jt was the work of not more than two seconds. The flaw had come and gone and all was still. We had barely escaped a captize. Right- ing things in a few moments we let go our anchor, and, giving all the scope we had, found bottom in eighteen fathoms of water. Making all snug, we took to the skiff and pulled for shore with our lunch and fishing tackle, discussing meanwhile the character of the Lake Superior breanee whieh are always either treacherous or stormy. I had ne success af first with my flies, and soon discovered that it was useless to fish in that bright sun and clear water. There was not one favoring condition in the case. So we paddled into a cavern whose roof rose some seven feet above the water, and getting into its shadow twenty feet back from the entrance, lay quiet for a while. Presently a trout came out from under a rock in front of us, and, dropping a ily in the water as if it had fallen from the roof above, we had the satisfaction to sce the trout seize it. It was a little six-inch fish, buf we had him in the boat in a twinkling, and thereby prove that trout could be taken then and there with flies, Then we addressed ourselves systematically to the business before us. Pushing the skiff quietly to the entrance of the cavern, I cautiously tossed my fly hither and yon among the scattered rocks and along the side of the cliff. No response. Then we pushed out and felt our way little by little, testing every likely place. Presently our reward came. We hung a noble fish, and as he fastened, we backed carefully imto deep water and let him play. It was the luxury of sport to follow him wherever his moods led. There was little anxiety about losing him, for we had the whole bay for a cireus, and all that was necessary was to keep bim well in hand as the rider does his steed, barely feeling his mouth, but having him always in control. When we finally added him to his little mate in the bottom of our craft, [ felt that I had triumphed We afterward caught six more, and then employed our time in rambles about the shore. We were satisfied, and sO were our friends after we returned and showed our trophies. I would like much to fill a double letter with my experience in rock-fishing, and perhaps my readers will blame me for not saying more; but I do not see that I haye anything essen- tial to add in the way of needed information, thoug® I could weave a pleasant story 10 my own delight, if not to theirs, After a week or more of pleasant sojourn jn this delightful region, I took passage one day on the steamer that plies to Duluth, and after a yoyage of seventy miles or so, found my- self in the territory of Proctor Knoit, and under the chareve of Col, Hull, who keeps a popular hotel on the best town Jot. Of Wisconsin it may ve remarked that its physical features and its fauna are much like those of the Aroostook in north- ern Maine. It is filled with lakes, large and small, and is in- tersected by streams. Forests cover its length and breadth. Moose are found there, and nearly all the game and fish of Maine, excepting cariboo and salmon. ‘The Wisconsin Gen- tral Railroad gives readiest access to it; but if one has time and loves the water, he can take steamboat from Buffalo, Chi- cago, Milwaukee or Detroit, and traverse the entire chain of the great lakes, HALLook. aba Personat.—Probably there is no sportsman better known in the United States than Colonel W. H. Holabird, who paid us a visit last week, Colonel Holabird is now en route for the South and Southwest, where he will pass the winter. He has kindly consented to take charge of Hallock’s “Sportsman’s Gazetteer” during hig trip South, and will in- troduce the book among his numerous southern friends. Dur- ing this gentleman’s absence from Indians, the extensive business in sportsman’s clothing Colonel Holabird carries on will be conducted by Mr, J. 8S. Holabird. — +@+— ; Mat Moréan’s OARroon In THE Spreit OF THE SPIRIT OF THE TiMzs.—The Spirit of the Times sends us a, charming cartoon, indicative of the coming year, It is St. Nicholas, the much beloved saint, who, muffled up in his furs, holds in his mittened hands the new advent—a pretty baby. From a a halo around the child’s head there blazes out 1878. A com- pany of merry boys and girls welcome the new year. Mr. Matt. Morgan, whose drawing is always as accurate as his feelings are poetical, has produced a capital picture, and the sentiment conyeyed is a most happy one. 2 4+ + A SporrsMan’s OnristMAs Gurr.—For an angler noth ing ig a more acceptable Christmas or New Year’s present than one of Leonard's split bamboo fly rods. Mr. James H. Kid- der, at No. 19 Beaver St., upstairs, New York City, has a few of these excellent rods, and invites an examination of their merits. 9p ag —For those who*cannot afford a weekly sporting journal for $4 p er annum, the new monthly called Field and River, at $1 per year, will undoubtedly give satisfaction, It isa modest but neatly printed periodical, and is published at New Brighton, Pa,., by John §. Hoopes, steam and job printer. fe eda ES She 8 Tae D. K. E. Annryersary.—The thirty-third anniversary. of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity was held last Thurs- day evening at Delmonico’s, President Sydney Webster, of Yale, in the chair. After the dinner the following toasts were ,proposed: ‘‘Our Fraternity,” responded to by Charles Hal- lock, of Amherst; ‘‘ The Pulpit,” by’ Rev. Dr. Ingersoll, of Williams; ‘The Bar,” by Perry Belmont, of Harvard; ‘The Medical Profession,” by Dr. 8. F. Allen, of Amherst ; ‘eThe Merchant,” by Charles A. Wiley, Cornell ;. ‘The Press,” by M, Ellis, of Amherst. et An Exewise Trmute ro AMERIcAN ScrmeNnoz.—Some time since we took occasion in these columns to call attention to the commendable attitude of our Government toward science and scientific investigation. We are pleased to see that this spirit has been recognized and appreciated abroad. At the anniversary meeting of the Royal Society at London, the other day, President Hooker, after a detailed examination of recent scientific investigations in America, said : I must not close my notices of some of the labors of our sci- entific brethren in the United States without expressing my admiration of the spirit and manner in which that govern— ment and people have co-operated in making known the physical and biological features of their country. The results they have given to the world are, whether for magnitude or importance, greater of their kind than have been accomplished within the same time by any people or government in the older continents. How great would now be our knowledge of the climate and natural features of India had its trigono- metrical or revenue surveys been carried out in the same catholic spirit, and what scientific literature can England and her colonies show to compare with that of the United States surveys ? —o-—— TEAM SHOOTING, Yor THE ‘' FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN” MEDAL. Under the following conditions this journal proposes pre- senting to the best team, members to belong to. some regularly organized association, a gold medal : , Shooting to take place January 22, 1878, at Union Hill Schutzen Park. ; RULES AND REGULATIONS. ‘Each team to consist of twelve men; ten shots per man, _ Shooting, off-hand; distance, 200 yards, any rifle; open to all clubs or associations. ; ; Wo person allowed to compete ina team unless he is an active member of the club Tor ninety days. Practice from 10 A. M, tol P. M. Team shooting te commence ati p.m. drawn for by each captain of each team. Entrance fee, $6 for each team. Ring targets to be used, three-quarter inch rings. After deducting the expenses for the markers, the balance will be divided to the second and third highest teams. Shooting to be governed by the Schutzen Bund rules, AMI teams can enter for the competition at the Forrst AND Srream AnD Rop anD GuN office, 11 Fulton street, city, on/or before January 20, 1878. Captains of teams entered will constitute the committee. Targets to be FOREST AND STREAM. Massacuuserrs— Walnut Hill.—Match number two, in the fall programme of the Massachusetts Rifle Association, was resumed on Saturday, This is a match open to all comers ; distances 200 and 300 yards; rounds, seven at each distance— to be fired without cleaning from the beginning to the end of the score on both ranges; winners to be determined on the averages of three best consecutive scores. Prizes—first, a Peabody-Martini breech-loading Creedmoor Tifle, value $126 ; second, a life membership in Massachusetts Rifle Association, $25; third, a silver medal, value $15 ; fourth, cash $10; fifth, cash $5. The contest on Saturday was won by J. Wemyss, Jr., by a score of 55, but, as he has not made the other two requisite highest scores, the match still remains un- decided. The appended summary shows the score made by cach competitor in Saturday’s contest : ; 200 yards. 800 yards, ™) d Wemyss, Jr..... 44545 44-30 4449 8 4 d—95—55 HMortimer,......3 4 4 4 5 4 4-98 448 4 4 4 3—26—54 EH B Souther, 5 8 44 4 5-98 3.4 3 4 38 8 4—4—592 JS Sumner 43 4 4 4 4-97 3°94 4 83 3) 4 B—25—52 Hf Tyler........-..4 45 4 5 4 4-30 4 3 38 9 3 8 4=90- 553 CHDeRochmont4 4 8 4 4 4 4-9] 424 5 4 9 3-91 51 JN Frye.......... 44348 3 8-2 323 4 3 2 3—30—44 After this contest a short-range match was shot, the dis- tance being 200 yards: Rounds, 7; prize, the regular De- cember badge, to be shot for twice, and won by the highest score on either day. ‘There were nine entries, and the best score was made by H. Tyler. he next meeting will be on Saturday, the 22d inst. ‘The following are the scores made : H Tyler wm fowhesepece cee geste essed 45 4 4 5 5-81 J 5 Sumner 5 4 4 5 4 4 d—g0 E B Souther. 4444465 4-99 H Severante..... 46 5 24 4 4-98 CH DeRochmont, i510 be ecceuvdenees 14384 5 4 4 4-99 SPNVETHY SH; (ehh te rire esis ealsters asa en CME tee 44444 4 $3—27 AVILA Se OMAN Tes Nate. o Pelettele wee ean siete 35 3 4 4 4 4-97 HMortimert fri i elie. ale Seat ae Ee as ogi $43 44 4 4965 USINSEMNY Gaeta ef someee Meclinr iis eet otras ates, eae aed es raed 4 4-26 New Yorx—Syracuse.—A team of five of the Amateur Rifle Association, of Syracuse, challenged and met a team of similar numbers of the Blydenburg Club on the 14th, at the range of the club last named, for a friendly contest. Scores were made as follows: Amateur Rifle Association. DOCK WOO sas eeieacins = aaiean in aees 43440656 3 4 5 & 441 JONES.....-45 wa Milne eymiam dcieip'siety oes 56564244656 4 4 d-41 Ghapmangso iees ihe xy utes Se'siey 4544454283 3 4 3—29 Northrup,.........205 343 45 5 5 5 0 4—35 GHBRES AGwtea vues k teres heehee 5600 4 48 8 4 3 56—3I—190 Blydenburgh Rifle Club. BroWN. + .s+++s0« Suvaee escceenessncd 3, 3 56 4 5 4 d 0 4—35 oct, 3 46 045 4 5 0-384 56 56 3 6 0 2 6 0 5—838 0083 3 5 3 5 4 3—230 2003 42 3 & 5—26—15s ZETTLER RiFLE CLus.—aAt the weekly shoot, Dec. 11, at 209 Bowery, 100 feet off-hand, at Creedmoor targets reduced, 10 shots per man, possible 50, the score was : MB Engel vee7 49) Tt DoOrMeE!! 5 ose ew cesta rye vest LA Beatese.. ..47 F Dotil..,.. B Zettler..... 47 D Miller... M Farrow.... 456 © Judson... CIGNZeiilensuncwenss da emis week 46 ML Riggs...........5. we AE GA Sehurman........ Ge nse stn G = 46 JR Grohman,.........-..... ana edd ReWeniinairrees sea ceeire cae as ad0) MP DOnMer yay oyun: Hat ime omnes 43 Wm Kline......... ies ae paren JecPte eH AT UCCSO Da. of daldeeteeunecu sae 41 R Zimmerman,...........- eusenst0) a ROYICR ease asec widest scisneus tl Conrin’s Gattery.—The fourth competition of the Marksman’s Badges was held at Conlin’s Gallery on Monday evening, Dec, 17, 1877, with the following results : 200 yds. 300 yds, T’l 200 yds. 300 yds. Tl M R. Bugel*...:.33 32 65 Fred Alder...... 31 29 60 W McDocald....32 82 64 A HLong.......-28 ST J Blydenburgnh ..50 33 63 H Blydenburgh. .29 30 59 P Fenning....... 32 81 63 W R Browns.,...31 29 ST M L Riggst.... ..31 $1 62 PS Cullinan....,31 25 56 S W Sibley ......31 30 61 WP Knaux. ....29 QT 56 AJ Jackson ..... 32 29 6t AK P Boyd,..... 32 22 - 54 N O Donnelt.....2! 31 60 FG Fallgraff.....27 26 53 NB Thorston,...30 30 60 Jos A Ward....,.27 25 52 W R Hewitt ..... Z 30 60 JA Calle........ 27 24 51 *Wirst badge. tSecond badge. {Third badge, § Fourth badge, The fifth competition will be held Dec. 24. ; Tor Amateur Rivne Crur.—The Executive Committee of the Amateur Rifle Club met Dec. 18 at No. 7 West Thirteenth street, the President, Lieut.-Col. E. H. Sanford, in the chair. A committee of three was appointed to arrange for a room, with lockers, at Creedmoor, to be ready for the club by next spring. Mr. A. Alford, the treasurer, was directed to take measures for the collection of members’ dues. A bill of 182 for target hire was received from the National Rifle Associa- tion and ordered to be paid. Col. Sanford announced that he had received the badges won in the late long-range inter-State match by members of the club, and the trophy won by the team was directed to be placed in the window of a prominent jeweller. Mr. A. Alford offered a Remington Creedmoor rifle or shot-gun, worth in either case $150, to be competed for next spring by the members of the club, provided they can procure range room to shoot at 1,200 yards distance. New Jersey Rirrz Assocrion.-A meeting of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey State Rifle Association was held at Parlor No. 19, Astor House, on Friday last, Col. Edward H. Wright, the President, in the chair, The pre- liminary meeting of the association was held during the pre- vious week, at which the following officers were elected : President; Col. Edward H. Wright; Vice-president, William H. de Hart; Secretary, George Squires; Treasurer, H. P. Anderson; Board of Directors—General McIntosh, B. A. Vail, A. R. Warner, J. T. B. Collins, C. A. 8S. Man, Dudley 5. Steele, Major Henry Fulton, Peter Bonnett, Dr. J. M. Dart, George Carter, Oapt..Geo. R. Winn and the officers. Major Fulton, of the Committee on By-Laws, submitted a copy of the by-laws goyerning the National Rifle Association as covering all the necessary rules. The by-laws were udopt- ed, section by section, with ‘some slight alterations. The | most important change was in the concluding section, which gives the members of the National Rifle Association the power to vote for amendments to the by-laws. This was altered on motion of Gen. McIntosh, so as to reserve that power to the Board of Directors. ~On motion of Major Fulton, a commit- tee of three was appointed to secure a permanent place of meeting for the Board of Directions. The chairman selected Messrs. Fulton, Anderson and De Hart, A discussion ensued in reference to procuring a suitable piece of land for laying out a rifle-range. It was announced that a meeting of the association would be held at Hlizabeth, N, J., on Monday evening. P New Orreans Rircz O1us.—Probably on account of the fine hunting weather, the assemblage of members of this club was not so large as could be expected at their meeting, Dec. 9. Among a number of good scores made at the different ranges, was that at 600 yards, off-hand, standing, by Conr Kressner,,..2 546548 565 5 5 3 5 3-64 and at 1,000 yards by Robert Hyrich....4 5555555455645 6 5—72 The members of this organization are seriously contem- plating the raising of a team for competition in next year’s in- ter-State rifle match, and with the excellent material at hand anticipate a favorable result. Of military organizations the Mitchel Rifles contested at this club for the Goodwin badge. 200 yards, off-hand. . John P Roche.........-sssesesscyusereeed 8 8 34 38 5 4 2 434 Capt M Cooney.....-....seseesersressucd 9 3 8 0 4 3 3 8 0—26 Corp M J Cooney...... teeeeseneenneeeend 4 3 3 3 3 4 8 § 0—26 M. O'Connor -.......... vee? £4 4 3 0 9 0 4 B26 Good scores were likewise made by Mr. Garry, of the Irish Rifles, and Mr. Robinson, of Fort St. Philip. | Taz New Snares’ HamMariess Rivrm.—The following very fine scores were made Noy. 11th, with the new hammer- less rifle, manufactured by the Sharps’ Rifle Manufacturing Co, Distance 950 yards. Two sighting shots were taken with the first rifle fired, and elevation etc., having been deter- mined, five rifles were used, The following were the scores out of a possible 75: Kilo Teseaye Pays prea oe Ge ede GRO 45 6 5 5 4 5—70 Ge Met 5b 6 55 5545 55 4 5 5 OS ae Jey 565645545 565 56 5 6 5—71 eas 556 5 655 45 55 5 5 5B fie x 5656545655555 5 5S’ TG bal semen teeter ANAS Sb Oe carne wtresss re bebe netereespesuenpensdeOd A New Navionan Rirre Assocrarion.—A scheme is now in process of yentilation to establish a new (‘* National”) National Rifle Association. The proposition is made, as to officers, that vice-presidents be selected from all the States, and that a general of the army be placed at the head of the association as president. ABOUT THE CuaMpionsuie.—To judge from the articles in the American papers the feeling among the riflemen of the United States is opposed to the organization of any ‘‘ Inter— national” small-bore contest, except that for the Centennial trophy, which, by the way, it is proposed to shoot for next year in Paris, as a conyenient neutral ground, particularly the occasion of the Great Exhibtion. As we have often said, we think it not very likely that amy English team will shoot for the trophy in question against Irish or Scotch antagonists, who are clearly admissible in future; and certainly no United Kingdom team can take part in the contest exceptas the sole re- presentative of this country. But we cannot quite understand the objection on the part of the Americans to shooting a match at Wimbledon against a team of the United Ingdom. So far as we can judge, the objection seems to depend mainly on the exaggerated importance of the term, the ‘* Champion- ship of the World.” ‘The match-rifle ** world” is as yet very small, and we regret that such a high-flown term as champion- ship has been invented at all. Certainly, if an American team does come to Wimbledon, and a mixed team of our countrymen does manage to beat it, which seeme at present not very likely, we should haye no cause to call ourselves the “Champions of the World,’ except in co far as that we should be the “‘ champions " of the year of the particular cup or prize, if any, which might be connected with the match.— Volunteer Service Gazette, All we have to say about the above is this: Aside from the natural spread-eagleism, so inborn in our free and enlightened people, the term ‘‘ Championship of the World,” though de- cidedly high-flown, spells exactly what it means. fo far we have secured the title, and whether we are Champions or the Best Snors must remain, with all its high-falutinism, until, some other team better than our own beate us. —Our American cousins, and some Englishmen to boot, seem to think that those among us who decline to admit that the result of the Centennial match ought to lead us without, further consideration to disqualify the muzzle-loading match rifle, at once and altogether, are very pig-headed, It appears to us, as we said last weel, that the matter may well be left to the competitors in ‘‘ any rifle” contests, who will certainly get the best rifle they can, If it is found that the power of being perfectly cleansed after every shot, undoubtedly pos- sessed by the breech-loader, (time being of no more import- anceé than it is with the muzzle-loader), leads to higher scores, then, assuredly, the breech-loader, with its very delicate cartridge, will soon supersede its rival in this country, as it has already done in America.— Vohinteer Service Gazette, We think our most careful contemporary, to whose ‘col- umns we are indebted for so much interesting matter, is right here. Now, we honestly believe that the competitions for “any rifle” will bring out better shooting in England with improved breech-loaders, and that sooner or later the merits of the tivo systems will be determined. But the trials must be with tmproved breech-loaders. Whether they be English or American arms we do not care. Nothing would be more as- sinine than for us to cay than that the wonderful workmen of England could not produce breech-loading arms as accurate as our own, but we are inclined to insist that they have not done so yet. +O =. --A correspondent writes is in regard to the tone of the English press about our rifle-shooting: - tis pleasing to.see how our English friends have dropped’ their patronizing tone and begin to look up to us as instructors in the art of rifle shooting. ————— Fornst AND StRRAM.—An authority upon any given sub ject,is a ‘good thing to have in the house,” We refer with pleasure to a sprightly weekly journal, the Forrsy anp Stream. It is replete with most interesting and instructive matter relating to our glorious forests, streams and lakes, and all that is contained therein. Its pages will serve to pass the time of the father, mother, son and daughter, educating each member of the family circle. The last number is particular. ly interesting.—Phila. North American, Nov. 21at. ——— oe —____——_ —For the month of Noyember the mean midday tempera- ture at New Smyrna, Fla., was71°. There was frost on the 30th, ’ . FOREST AND STREAM. 389. MN ORT WE3O | Machting and Boating, HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK. Date. - Boston. | New York. |Charlesten Hey Me HM. a Mi Dee, 21 Ii 50) 8 36 fe KB! PCG BE yes) a np 0 22 Aen SL 9 Ol Dec, 23 . 1 10 1 28T 9 50 Dee, 74 ....2004.. Vv 00 i 23 10 39 Dec. 25...,.2.5 2 52 Mid | 11 97 Dec; 6,.....-... ao 0 46 Mid Dec. 27,. 4 aL Te a6 O 43 eee reas BOAT AND YACHT BUILD- ING. BY NAUTICUS, THE BUILDING OF THE BOAT. The construction drawings are copied or laid off on a floor to the full size of the proposed boat. Larger and longer battens are used, and the lines triced up as described in the article on the construction drawings. The mode of work- ing isthe same for all full modelled vessels, from a row-boat to a ship, the only difference being that due to size. After the floor drawings are completed, s mould-board is eut for each pair of ribs and nailed to the floor. The man- ner of cutting the mould-board is explained in diagram No, 24. The outside curved line represents the outside of the cross sec- tion on the body plan; the space from A to B represents the thickness of the planking, and the space from B to C represents the thickness of the rib. The mould-board is cut enough smaller than the cross section outline on the body plan to allow for the thickness of the rib and planking. The mould-board is indicated on the diagram by tle curved line O and the dotted line. Ribs for a boat sixteen or seventeen feet long and four feet wide may be placed a foot apart. The lengths of the ribs are found from the body plan. Saw them out of white oak, one- half or five-eighths of an inch thick, and let them all be three-fourths of an inch wide, with square edges. The ribs for one side of the boat are steamed in the steam-box and bent closely to the moulds, fastening them by blocks and nails, and after remaining on the moulds a day or 80, are removed, a atay-lath being nailed across the curve to prevent them from springing, as shown on diagram No. 25. ‘The ribs for the other side of the boat are now bent on the mould and un- dergo similar treatment. The ribs are now bevelled on both edges ; the bevels are greatest at the gunwale end of ribs and {diminish to nothins at the keel. ‘The intersections of the different water lines with the cross sections on the half breadth plan, show the beyels required foreach pair of ribs. The bevels of each rib of a pair are the same in angle, but are opposed to one another, forming ‘‘rights and lefty.” Dia— gam No, 26 will make the matter plain. After bayeling, the stay-lathy are again fastened across the curve of the xibs, and the length of the ribs marked by laying them onthe body plan and marking the endings on gunwale and keel. Hach puir of ribs is connected at the bottom by an angle piece called a ‘thottom,” fastened to the lower ends of the ribs by two small nails in each rib. The angles to cut the bottoms are found from the body plan. Diagram No.6, in the paper on the ship-jack model, shows the bottom and its con- nection with theribs and keel. The mode of form- ing the stem-keel and stern deadwood ara also described in the same paper, diagrams Nos. 7, 8, 9,10 andii. The bevels for the stem,'and for the grooves in the same, are found from the half breadth plan, the intersections of the water lines, with the half thickness of thestem squared down, giving the beyels for one ride, the bevels for the other side being the reverse of those taken from the drawing, The -manner of cut- | | ting the grooves in the stern deadwood, also the | bevelings of the keel and mode of joining the seyeral parts, are all clearly explained in the paper on the ship-jack model. The frames that fasten on the stern deadwood are joined as re- presented in diagram No, 27. Set up the stem, stern and keel on a stocks, as before described, adjust the stem and stern until they stand verti- cal by a plumb line, and stay-lath securely in place; also fasten the stocks securely to the floor. Connect the top ends of each pair of ribs —technically called a frame—by a stay-lath, placing the ribs the proper distance apart at the upper ends. The measurements are obtained from the half breadth plan, and are twice the width of the sections on the gunwale, minus the double thickness of the planking ; the frames are stay-lathed this distance apart, ‘measuring from outside to outside. Make a mark in the centre of the stay-lath to correspond with the base line of the half breadth plan, and as a guide in squaring up theframe. All the frames are prepared in like manner and fastened to their places on the keel by a small bolt or rivet through the bottom and keel. ‘The frames are stay-lathed in such a manner that a Jine drawn from the centre of the stem to the centre of the stern post will be yertically over the centre of all the different frames. If there is a beam over head, stay-lath the frames to it, or to the ceiling of the work-shop. If no such conyeniences are at hand, a stiff plank can be fastened between the stem and stern-post, aboye the keel, to which the frames can be fastened. The dimensions of thé principal timbers for a sixteen-feet boat may beas follows: IKeel, one and one-quarter or one and one-half inch thick, by two inches or more deep ; stern deadwood, of the width and shape shown on the sheer plan, and as thick as the keel along the groove line, its outer edge at the stern planed down thinner. The stem varies so much in its different parts that uo particular size can be given. It should be about four- eighths of an inch thick et its forward edge on top, and less at the bottom. ‘The planking laps on it at least one and one-half meh, and from groove at top of stem to forward edge of stern should be one and one-half or two inches, Measurements from the floor drawings will giye exact dimensions for every part. Stern- ZA\\ ELE board, three-fourths of an inch thick. wood for all parts of the frame should be white oak, and all sap wood rejected. Nails and rivets are best of copper; galvanized iron will answer —but for a small boat the difference in price is not a great matter. Boards for planking—cedar, one-half inch thick, and long enough to reach from end to end without joints. White pine makes a yery good planking, and, when cheap- ness is an object, may be used. In selecting cedar for planking, be careful to get stuff as free from knots as possible. Diagram No. 28 shows the manner in which the planking is out The = and bent to the frames. In this diagram tho planks are all shown as of an equal width. It is customary to make the planks next to the gar- board strake—called broad strakes—wider than the others ; but it will be easier for the tyro to make them all of about the same width, as shown on the diagram. To mark the planking on the body plan or on the ribs, divide the distance along each rib into a number ‘of equal parts, corresponding to the number of planks it is proposed to place on each side. As the length of the ribs are differ- ent, the planks will be widest at the middle of of the boat and narrow toward each end. Tho. planks are also more or less curyed. The first planks to fasten in place are the upper strakes along the gunwale. To determine their shape, procure a batten as long as the boat, six to eight inches wide and one-fourth of an inch thick. Place the batten on the upper edge of the ribs, and clamp it from one end of the boat to the other. The batten is now in position to haye the markings on the upper ends of the ribs, denot- ing the gunwale of the boat, and the markings which determine the width of the upper strake, transferred to it. Unclamp the batten and lay it on the board selected for an upper strake; prick through the marks on the batten with a brad-awl ; remoye the batten and the marks will be found transferred to the plank; connect the different points by a suitable batten and the up- per strake will be shaped in outline ready for cut- ting to shape. After the first upper strake is completed, it is used as a pattern to cut the strike for the other side of the boat. The ends of the upper strakes are now cut to fit the groove in the stem and nailed to their places on the boat. The gunwale is row formed by sawing off the projecting ends of the ribs to an angle of about forty-five degrees, and fitting and se— curing the rails in place, as directed in the pa- per on the ship-jack model. Dimensions of rails, one or one and one-quarter inch by three-fourths of an inch. The ends of the rails at the stem are tapered down to one-half or five-eighths of an inch wide, Diagram No. 29 shows the connec- tions of the rail with the stem, and diagram No. 30 the connection of the rails with the stern. The stay-laths are now removed from the boat, the frame detached from the stocks and inyerted on benches, and the planking put on in the fol- lowing manner: First, the planks next to the upper strakes; secondly, the planks next to the keel, technically called the garboard strakes ; ihen the planks next to the garboard strakes, called the broad strakes ; and lastly, the strake along the bilge—or greatest curvature in the ribs —called the shutter strake. Suggestions as to ceiling, seats or thwarts, row-locks, etc., have been given in previous articles. The boat draw- ings with this article are for'a boat with a different midship section than the one already published, and aie for a boat sixteen feet long and four feet wide. It can be made larger or smaller as the builder may require, but for general use the size given will be found the most useful. The model hére given will carry more load, and will make a much stiffer boat than the model given with the paper on drawing. Wither will make a good and easy rowing boat A sail may be used of sixty to seventy square fest area- Rational flastimes. Fox Huntrxa.—The Queen’s County hunt mot Saturday at New Cassel Wood. attendance, including all the familiar faces, spoke well for the undiminished interest in the sport, Tho run, first to the northeast and then to the eastward, was thence at a rattling pace across the plain toward the kennel at Bast Meadow. Then the farming lands with stiff posts and vails tailed the field out considerably, leaving the less courageous in the rear. When, however, the pack started for the cedara in the direction of The large’ Merrick the field was well together again, with twenty or thirty in full yiew of the hounds through the cover, thence into the open space of the Hempstead plains, and away over the farms and fences they flew, when reynard, turning to the northeast, made straight for Hicksyille. Then wheeling, the run was over the plain to- ward the Island of Trees; and in the open two miles to the west of Iarmingham the fox was killed. One of the ladies was among the first, and the pads were awarded to strangers, ‘The run of about seven miles and one-half was gone over in less than fifty minutes. Tae Montenar Equestrian Crus, in which are enrolled forty-six members, had a very suc- cessful run last Saturday, although as the har- riers had not yet arrived from England, it was ~ necessarily a drag hunt. The laurel wreath, which for the nonce took the place of the brush, was awarded to Miss N. Thompson. New Yorr Arauetrig Cuus.—The First Annual Winter Meeting, open to amateurs, will be held on the evenings of Friday and Saturday, January 4th and 5th, 1878, at Gilmore’s Garden (formerly Barnum’s Hippodrome). The programme will be as follows, unless circumstances demand a change: First evening—i. Sparring, light weight, 135 lbs. and under. 2. Sparring, heavy weight, 158 lbs. and over. 3.75 Yards run, handicap, ist trials. 4. Mile walk, open to those who have never beaten 8:30, 5. Tug of war G0 menon each team), trials. 6. One mile run, handicap. 7. One lap hurdle race, handicap, trials, 10 bush hurdles, 3 feet, §. 75 yards run, handicap, 2d trials. 9. One mile walk (special). 10. 440 yards run, handicap, trials. 11. One lap hurdle race, final. 12, Tug of war, final. Second eyening—1. Sparring, middle weight, over 135 lbs. and under 158 lbs. 2. Fencing. 8. 75 yards run, handicap, final. 4. Two mile walk, handicap. 5. 75 yards hurdle race, handi- cap, trials; 7 bush hurdles, 8 feet. 6, 440 yards run, handicap, final. 7. International tug of war (professionals), trials. 8. 75 yards hurdle race, final. 9. One-half mile run, handicap, 10. 75 yards run (special), 11. International tug of war, final. No communication willreceive attention unless addressed to the Club Box; and all persons are particularly requested not to call upon the offi- cers of the Club at their places of business. For all particulars address Alfred H. Curtis, Secretary, P. O. Box 3101, New York. ATHLETIC Chur OrricERs.—The American Ath- letic Club, of this city, which has hitherto hed only a temporary organization, has effected a permanent one by electing the following officers; President, John Gath; Vice-President, B. Loth; Secretary, S. W. Hoag, Jr.; Treasurer, Franks C. Lowry ; Board of Management, G. Van Tam- bocht, W. C. Benme, E, W. Burnett, M, D. Foor Baru.—The Brooklyn Polytechnic Insti- tute and the New York College teams: ‘The game which was sufficiently interesting developed no yery friendly spirit between the players. The Polytechnic team secured one touch down. The teams were : Polytechnic.—Hough, Bly, Laidlaw, Atkinson, Black, Field, Osborne, Murray, Jenkins, Ladd, W. Field. New York College.—S. Ormsby, C. Ormsby, E. Bunzl, Fabrigo, Fridenberg, Rayner, Biddlan Ryer, O. Bunzl, Wagster, Langbein, a ———— ON tHE Gopzour Rrver.—We copy from the London Field the following very graphic account of salmon fishing on one of the very best rivers in Canada. We do not have to send to London for all such clever descriptions of American sport by any means, for our own. Dawson, Wilkinson, Warren, Venning, Ward, and a dozen others have already embellished the columns of Formst AND STREAM with brochures equally piquant and truthful. Never- theless, we care not to omit helping ourselves from foreign store when such rare opportu- nities offer as this. Theinformation given has of itself an intrinsic value which our own anglers may profit by, if they choose; ‘¢ Prostrated by the heat as the long summer days drag on, what so powerful a pick-me-up as a week amongst the salmon? The morn- ing was lovely when the tight little yacht Cruiser, eighty tons register, with a party of fishermen on board, left Quebee for the Godbout, drawing but five feet of water, as she steamed from the wharf and tumbled about the St. Lawrence (agitated by the meet- ing of the tide and stream), doubts, soon to he discarded, arose as to her behavior when she should encounter the big waves: of the Gulf, several hundred miles below. : : With fair wind and tide, doing her thirteen knots an hour quietly as a sail boat, past the Island of Orleans, the garden of Quebec, skirt- ing the bold north shore (the home ‘of ‘moose, caribou and bear), Grosse Isle, of quarantine fame, Crane Island (where sportsmen, from early morning until sundown, hunt wild fowl with varied success) ; past timber-laden ships bound seaward, and vessels working up against wind and tide, our little craft, her first day’s work accomplished, crept safely as night drew on, along the wharf at Riviere du Loup. A stiff north-wester blew next day, and as we bowled along in the trough of the sea, broadside to the waves, our commodore’s ad- miring exclamation of yesterday, ‘ She can’t capsize,”’ was changed to resigned assurance that, she’d certainly go over; but she didn’t 395 and evening -saw her safely anchored inside Biquette Island. At 2:30 A. m., aroused by the starting of the engine and noise of the anchor-chains I peeped from the cabin window. N ¢ Row, N ae oN © Publigations. Sportsmen's Bountes. Sportsman's Gazetteer CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES HALLOCK, Editor “ Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun,” 896 pp., Price #3. Tinted Paper, $4; half-bound mo., $5, A complete Dictionary {for Sportsnien, Evyery- body wants it that has a dog, gun or fishing rod. * A complete description of allkinds of Game, Fish, etc. Wield Sports, Woodcraft, Angling, Fly Tying, Dogs, Dog Breeding, Diseases and ‘Treatment, Boat- ing and Boat-building. Seyeral thousand localities where game and fish are to be found, Nothing of the kind ever before published worth fen times the price, PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 111 Fulton street, New York, Suorismen s Boutes, Q@ TONINGTON LINE, hk FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST, ~ = REDUCED FARE: Hlegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leaye Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St. - ee P.M. NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices, Stato Tooms secured at offices of Westcott Express Com- pany, and at 863 Broadway, New York, and 333 Wash- ngton St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE. Freight only, steamers leaye Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights yia either line taken at lowest rates. L, W. FILKINS, G, P, Agent, D,S. BABCOOK, Pres. St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rn maitlway. QUICKEST,’ CHEAPEST AND “BEST! TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing und connecting with all East and Wesf Lines in towa, running through some of the finest hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quail. Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of. Reduced rates on parties of ten or more upon application to General Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids. Cc. J. E. F'. WINSLOW, Gen. Passenger Agent, General Manager. -~~- ik FOR FLORIDA OR THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent. Phiaoelphia unu Southern Mail 8. 8, C2,, Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. Deci4-ly ‘« The Bermudas.”’ ow A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seyenty hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Guif Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout 70 deg. ‘The elegant British Steamships ‘‘ Bermuda,” and “Oamina,” 1,060 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber~ muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda | with steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies. For full information apply to A. E. OUTERBGRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N, Y- Dec 21 ly. How To LIVE FLORIDA, HOW _TO GO, COST OF TRIP. COST TO SETTLE, what tocul. tivat bow to ciulti- ~~ vate it, etc., etc. all S toldin each number 4, of Florida New. 4 Worker, published at2l Park Row, New York City. Singla copy, 10z., one yéar #$1,. 40 Acres Or- i anee Land for $50, 5 On line of railroad, country healthy, thick eee te AeA GAN dressJ.8.0 Cae Ta Mi Gen’l Agent, B RS RLORIDAGS Boi, New York Fall River Line FOR Bari To Ww AND ALL POINTS EAST, VIA NEWPORT AN FALL RIVER. THE MAMMOTH PALACH STEAMSHIPS, BRISTOL and PROVIDENCE Leave Pier No. 28, North River, foot of Murray atreet, daily, af 4:30 P. M. (Sundays excepted). FULL NIGHT’S REST. NO MIDNIGHT CHMNGES, Tickets for sale at principal hotels and ticket of- _fices, at office on pier, and on board steamers, BORDEN & LOVELL, Agents, GEO, L. CONNOR, J. R. KENDRICK, Gen’] Pass, Agt. Sup’t, N EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINd BOUND BROOK ROUTE, FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA, COMMENCING NOVEMBER 26, 1877. " STATION IN NEW YORK—Foot of Liberty st. N. ¥ Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6330, 8, 9:30, 11:30 A. M., 1:80, 9:30, 5:30, 12 e. wr, and at4 P.M. for Trenton, Leaye Philadelphia from station North Pennsyl- yania Railroad, Third and Berks streets, at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A. M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 12 P, a, Leave Trenton for New York at 1:20, 6:35, 8:05, 10:20 A. M,, 12:15, 2:15, 4:10, 6:15 P. M. Pullman Drawing Room Uars gre attached to the 9:30 A. M., 3:30, P.M. trains from New Yorkand to the 7:30, A, M., 1:30 P.M. trains from Philadelphia. SunDAY TRAINS—Leave New York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30,12 P.M. Leaye Trenton at 10:20 A. M,, 6:10 P. ML Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty strect, Nos. 829 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all aliccs ofthe Erie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, and at No.4 Court sireet, Brooklyn, Baggag: checxed from residence to destination, Septis3 ly H. P. BALDWIN, Gen. Pasa. Agent GREAT SOUTHERN Freight& Pass’nger Line, VIA Charleston §S. C, The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 8 o'clock P. M. From Pier 27, N. R. CITY OF ATLANTA, CHARLESTON, Capt. M.S. Woodhull, Capt, R. Wz Lockwood. SANTIAGO DE CUBA, G. W. CLYDE, Capt. S. Crowell. Capt. Ingraham, The above steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the conyenience of passengers, and are un- tivalled on the coast for Safety, Speed and Comfort. Close Connections af Charleston with the favorite and well-known Florida packets, DICTATOR, Capt. Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt. Scott, for FERNAN- DINA, JACKS@NVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENTERPRISE, MELONVILLE and all points in Florida. EXCURSION TICKETS AT REDUCED RATES. t="Insurance to destination ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CENT. Goods forwarded free of Commission. Pussage tickets and Bills of Lading issued and signed at the officeof JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO., Agents, Pier 27, N. R., foot Park Place. Office on the wharf. W. P. CLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green. Through Freight Tariffs, Passage Tickets by all routes and to all points in the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained at the office of BENTLEY D. HASELL, General Ageut, Great Sonthern Freight Line, 317 Broudway. corner of Thomos street, Octll 3m 10 SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA RB.R. CO. y Respectiully inyite attention to the superior Eacilities afforded by their lines for reaching most of the TROLTING PARKS and RACE COURSES in the Middle States. ‘These lines bemg CONTINUOUS FROM ALLIMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difi- culties and dangers of reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORTED without failure OY injury. The lines of Pennsylvani Railroad Company also reach the best leeatities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in all the principle ¢ities to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known centers for Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN. CAPE MAY, SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST renowned for SALT’ WATER SPORT AFTER FIV AND FEATHER. L, P. FARMER, Gen’l Pass. Agent. Frank THOMSON. Gen’l Manager, Teb17-tz and Still Qld Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finesf Waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun. try. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb's Island, and points ou the Peninsula. City Point, James’? River, Currituck, Florida, and the mountain- ous country of Virginia, Tennessee, etc. Norfolk steamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Delaware, Mondag and Pridayat#r wu nll infor Mation given at office, 19T Greenwicn St., New York gep 28 ly Sportsmen's Routes. SAVANNAH, CA., ST. AUGUS- TINE, FLA., NASSAU, N. P., HAVANA, CUBA. From Sayannah, Ga., to Nassau, N, P., ard Ha- yana, Cuba, yia St. Augustine, Fla., steaniship San Jacinto will Sail Jani, 15 and 29, and every alternate Tuesday. Connecting steamers leave New York on Dec, £9, Jan. 12 and 26. FOR NASSAU DIRECT, Steamship Carondelet, January2 and February 2, and monthly thereafter from Pier 16, East River, New York. for all particulars, illustrated guide, &c,, apply to MURRAY, FERRIS & CO., No. 62 South St. ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA LINE. For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. C,, and Brunawick, Ga, Sailing eyery FRIDAY from Pier 20, EH, R., at 3 Pp. mu. Close connection made with the M. and B, and B. A. Railroads at Brunswick, and the P. R, R. R, at Port Royal; also with the steamer Carrie (which has been refurnished), at Fernandina for Jackson- ville and the St. John River, for through rates of freightand passage, apply to G, H. MALLORY & CO., Agents, 153 Maiden Lane, Nov20 4m ° NEW YORK. NEV HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, AND THE NORTH. The first-class steamer ELM CLVY Jeaves Pier 25, East River, daily (Sundays excepted) at 32, M. Pas- sengers to North and Hast at 12 Pp. a. NIGHT LINE—The CONTINENTAL leaves New York at 11 P. M., arriving in New Haven in time for the early morning wains.- Merchandise forwarded by daily express freight train from New Wayen through to Massachusetts, Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Northern New Yorkand Canada. Freight received until 5, mM. RICIARD PECK, General Agent. HUNTING FOR DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGES, DUCKS, Take the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, FISHING FOR PIKE, PICKEREL, BASS, Erc, Follow the G. R. and 1I,—The ‘Wishing’ Line Time, New York to Grand Rapids, 37 hours. EXPENSES LOW. Shooting season expires December 15, For infor- mation as to routes, ratio and best points for the various kinds of game, etc. Apply to A. B, LEET, Gen, Pass -Agent, A. HOPPE, Grand Rapids, Mich, Eastern Agent, 116 Market St., Phila., Pa. Novy22 tf Sportsmen's Gaads, resi jee HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DEALERS IN Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, etc, IMPORTERS OF / Frencz, GErMaN, AND ENoist Fancy Goons. GIVEN TO THK MANUFACTURE OF APPROPRIATE DESIGNS FOR SPECIAL ATTENTIO Shooting, Boating, Racing, and other Prizes. > ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, . CONTATRING Three Dozen Wood Cuts of the above and other articles In our line, and including the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTICUT, Mailed to any Address, on receipt of 60 GENTS. THE WALKING TRICK MOUSE —An amusing, durable India Rubber Toy. : Get one, and haye a good sre square langh. Samples by — Ss mail 15 ets, Agents wanted, . H. BH. SUYDAM, 204 Ross Street, Brooklyn, (EB, D,) Long Island, New Fork, ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bought, sold aud exchanged. C. 8, PECK, § Wert Twenty- fifth street, New York. Bept2i ly 394 FOREST AND STREAM. Guns, Rifles, Ge. ee THE CHOKE-BORE MATCH. 2. SSS f W. W. GREENER begs to inform his nnmerous patrons in America that his gun has again come off victorious at the great match of Choke-Bores vs. Cylinder Bores, at the London Gun Ciub, on May 23, beating seventeen of jhe best shots in Great Britain who used guns by the best London makers, viz.* Four made by Grsnt, three by Purdy, three by Dougal, one by Lancaster, Boss and othera, [See London Field, May 26, ditorial Remarks.) “Mr. Cholmondiey Pennell, the winner of Mr. Purdey’s marsive fifty guinea cup, weighing over 91 ozs,, for the highest score, shot wonderfully well, killing all his birds at 80 yards with the first barrel. The gun he used was a tull choke, by Greener, of Birmiugham. ‘The result of the trial served to show the superiority of the choke at the long range, Mr, G, Pennell cutting down his birds in a marvellous way with his heavy Greener.” W. W. CREENER, St Mary’s Works, Birmingham, and 68 Hay murket, London. Read “Choke-Bore Guns and How to Load,” by Qassell, Petter & Galpin, New York. WV. W/. Greener’s CHOKE-BORE GUNS, Tried on Game in America. Supplied by H, C. Squires, 1 Cortlandt St, NEW YORK. See the Following Testimonials* Srxr—! @ pleasure for me to inf 1m you of my high appreciation of the 10-lb. Greener breech-load- er purchased of you last winter. I consider choke- boring, if skillfully done, as the greatest improye- ment in fowling-pieces since the introdiction of the percussion cap. Itgives the maker complete con- trol of the pattern, and greatly increases penetra- tion. To prove this, I will give you the performances of this gun. ‘The 32-inch i0-gauge barrels, charged with 4% drachins of powder and 14% oz. No. 6 Hng- lish chilled shot, give patterns rauging from 285 to 339 pellets in 3i-inch circle at 40 yards. The same charge of powder and 1144 0%. No.4 American shot gives 16) to 175 pattern, with penetration which kills ducks at 5) to 7 yards like a stroke of lightning, It is a characteristic of the choke-nore to show its greatest supcriority.1m the large sized shot, What I am about to say will perhaps surprise you as much as the performance surprised me. On trial of tue 12-pauge 28-Inch modified choke-bore barrels, with 8}¢ drachms of powder and 13g oz. of shot, i got about the same pattern and spread of shot at 25 yards as with the full choke 10-gauge barrels at 40 yards, with tremendous penetration. Yhisis justthe performance required of @ gun for thick cover, in which you generally tind ruffed grouse, woodcock and quail, these birds being Killed, with few excep. tions, at from. 15 to 25 yards, - COL. JOHN BODINE. DEAR Sin—The guns arrived all right. Wethink these last guns you haye sent us will place the Greener guis aliead of apy other in this country, as guns of other makers don’t compare in shooting qualities with them. We unhesitatingly recommend the Qrecner as far superior to any gun of foreign or domestic manufacture that we have seen. We say this after seeing and using puns of all the most cele- brated makers. CARLISLE, JONES & CO. SELMA, Ala. The Greener gun presented by Mr. Squires for the best pointer, and awarded to me, is a close, clean, lard hitter, killing its garme at very long di-tances It is the -econd Greener that I have owned and they exnnot be beaten, «a Wil With them at the trap or in the field. S. B, DILLEY, LAKge Ciry, Minn. Srre—I have a pair of We W. Zreeners préech- loaders (bought of H. C. Squires, of New York), moditied choke-bore, I have had an opportunity to test these weapons on birds heavily feathered, and where great penetration was essential to success. I have repeatedly made long shois, always killing the game clean, At a target both guns made a very eye distribution of the shot, with extreme penetra- tion, ©, C. FIELD. Sir—The Greener breech-ioader I purchased of you is yery fine indeed, and gives great satisfaction, WARREN, Pa, ROBERT DENNISTON, W:. W. GREENERs St. Marv's Works, Bir- mineham, Ensland- THIS 18 A Foot Eule, Level, Square, Pimmb and TIneclinometer. Tt may be used for icvéliuy siands for rest shooting, and gives atouce the degree of elevation and pitch to the foot, As a Specimen of workmanship, itis faultiess, and ig strong aud durable. So great is our conlidence in its merita that we hereby agree to retund its cost in every Case where persect satisfac- tion is not given, Sent by mail on receipt of $2.50 BTBPHENS & CO,, Riverton, Conn, Noy 1 ly f i Three-Barrelled Breech-Loading Guns, TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE. _ A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a iight and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, giving to sportsmen the very thing so o1ten wantedtn all kinds of shooting. PRICEE—Three barrel, $75 to $250. Donble barrel shot guns. Damascus barrel, $50 to $200, Twist barrel, $35. SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR. W. H. BAKER & ©0O., Syracuse, New York. DON’T PASS THIS BY. STODDARD’S CARTRIDGE-LOADING IMPLEMENT, COMBINING ALL OTHER ‘TOOLS AND FOR ALL SHELLS. Length, 432 inches ; weight, 10 ounces, and nickel-plated. Price, 6. : Recommended by FOREST AND STREAM AND RoD AND GUN, Boone, Recapper, Will Wildwood, Ire A, Payne, and others. Liberal ciscount to the trade, Send postal order tu : Cc. J. STODDARD & CO., Lock box 192, Washington, D. C. IRA A. PAINE’S CHAMPION FILLED CLASS BALL. PATENTED OCTOBER 238. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED. The Bohemian Glass Works having made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, have secured the services of that well-known Sporisman, (RA A. PAINE, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell. We can give the sportsmen of America no better proof of the superiority of these balis than that W, & C. Scott & Sons, after examining every ball in the market, have ordered 2,000 to be sent to Englaud. In no instance where )t has been exhibited has it failed to take the place of all others. Every ba!lis weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300. Send for price list. Speciaiinducements to the trade. HEADQUARTERS BOHEMIAN GLASS WORKS, 214 Pearl Street, N. Y. PAINE’S PATENT Feather-Filled Glass Balls and Huber Traps. MESSRS, WILLIAMS & POWELL HAVE ORDERED 30,000 OF THE FORMER, AND FORTY OF THE LATTER. THEY WILL BE SHIPPED FOR ENGLAND UN SATURDAY NEXT. THIS, WITH THE LATE ORDER FROM W. & C. SCOTT & SONS, EFFEOTUALLY ESTABLISHES THE SUPERI- ORITY OF THE PAINE FILLED BALLS AND THE HUBER TRAPS, . *Bogardus’ Patent Rough Glass Balls fi and Glass Ball Traps. Deel3 Im These Traps are the only ones that give satisfaction, as they are simple of con- struction, easily set, and not liable to get out of order, and they throw the ball in a manner that more closely resembles the flight ofa bird than any othértrap in the market. The Patent Rough Gluss Balla are made of uniform weight and thickness, and have a corrugated surface that strengthens the ball for shipment to any part of the country, prevents the glancing of shot, and thereby insures the breaking of the ball when hit. CAPTAIN BOGARDUS was the first to introduce the ROUGH BALL, and at a price far below the smooth ball at that time, Balls and Trap can be ordered through; all Gun Dealers, the ‘Trade. was dite iKtGVED TRAP (warranted), which will throw a ball In any direction from the shooter at the option of Lhe puller, is now ready for the market, Price $8. Liberal discount to W. & C. SCOTT & SONS have ordered 10,000 balls and 24 traps to be sent to England HHADQUARTERS FOR BALLS, HAGGERTY BROS,, 10 Platt Street, Decé tf FOR TRAPS, GEO, E. HART & CO., Newark, N. J. Match Against Time---Skill and Endurance, GILMORE’s GaRDEN, New YoRE O1vy, JANUARY 3, 1578. CAPTAIN A. H. BOGARDUS, Champion Wing Shot of the World, has made& match to brexk 5,000 Glass Balla im 5U0 consecutive minutes, loading bis owngun. Balls to be sprang from his patent traps. Shooting to commeuce at 3 o'clock P. M. Decé 4t Guns, Ete, The Fibre Wad. Having made recent improvements in cutting and indenting our wads, we cau recommend them as being equal to the best imported felt- wads. eunugements, Gite. Zoological Garden. FAILMCUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, Open everyday, A large collection of Living Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles. Admission 25 cents; children under twelve, 10 cents, jane ly They will not take fire nor blow to pieces, and will hold the charge securely in metallic shells, Sample of No: 14 to No, 10 sent for....-.-.+- 20+. ..256 Sample of No, Sand 9 Sent for. ...--0ee--eeenee. BUC Q CARTRIDGE CO. DELAWARE ayitnington Das is [see QREAT NEW YORK AQUARIUM, Broad- way and 25th street. Open daily from 9A. M. to 10P. uf. Beautiful Tropical Fishes and Anemonés, Wonderful Horned Cow Fishes and ASscidians. Twelve seals, sea lions, 15 sharks, 40 blow fishes, 6 hell-benders, and thousands of other curious marine creatures. Prof. Young, marvelous yentriloquist. Miss Lubin in submarine performances. -Delightful orchestral concerts. Feeding the animalg and fishes and other entertaiments Cc. C, & B. ZETTLER, GUNSMITHS AND RIFLE GALLERY, : 207 Bowery, New Yorke Sportsmen's Goods. ————— W. H. HOLABIRD, Manufacturer of Specialties in Clothing FOR SPORTSMEN, Valparaiso, Ind. * Shooting Suits complete, consisting of Coat, Vest, Pants and Cup, $10. No. 1 Shooting Coats, water- proof and first-class in eyery particular, seuf by Mail, post-paid, $6, Holabird’s New Game Bag; weighs 12 ounces, The most conyenient and coolest garment ever offered to Sportsmen. Can be used in place of g coat; room for 50 shells and %5 snipe or quail; by mail for $2. Holabird’s New Cartridge Vest, capacity for fifty shells; simple and admirable for boat shooting; $2.50, Fine Linen, Corduroy and Fustian suits made to order in the neatest and most destrable style. Send 25 cents for my book on Dog Breaking and catalogue of goods. Money refunded If not satisfied, W. H, HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. 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Tickets, $2 cach; Hslves, $1- Scheme of distribution same as aboye, ort Svortsmen’s Headquarters FOR WINES; LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Outfits for yachting. The camp or fleld a specialty. Olives by the case, gallon or bottle. THOS. LYNCH, Iwrorrzz, 99 NASSAU ST,, Bennett Bullding, New York. - Septv7 Terma, Four Dollars a Year. { Ten Cents a Copy. ‘ For Forest and Stream ané Red and Gun, Blackbeard. “ A rakish craft fast plows the sea, And sails amid the blast; Instead of pennant hung aloft, The black flag trails the mast,” HAT an intense but indefinable fascination exists in every breast for the thrilling adventures of the pirate —that Ishmael of the ocean—who, watring against all man- kind, is hunted to the death by the armed ships of every na- tion; his hand against every man and eyery man’s hand against him. There is a halo of romance thrown around the bold buc- caneer, which neither his fearful crimes nor bloody end can dim; for the loye of the heroic is strong in every heart, and we can but admire the desperate daring, the superb madness that, counting all cost, nails aloft the black flag, with its siull and cross-bones, and throwing to the breeze this emblem of death and destruction, flaunts a single desperate defiance in the face of the whole world. The exploits of the buccaneers have ever been the favorite theme of the novelist, the traveler and the historian. Infesting the bays, lazoons and creeks of the West Indies, they pounced upon the unfortunate ships {hat entered these latitudes. And not only did they attack “ships of war,” but, increasing in boldness, and combining in strength and numbers, they swept the high seas, carrying war to every land. Like the hardy Norsemen of old, they sacked the towns and cities of the coasts, spreading ruin and destruction wherever they went. There was the celebrated Morgan, who, like the great Dutchman, Yan Tromp, could significantly have placed a broom at his mast-head, for he swept the seas of hostile fleets, and actually stormed, captured, sacked and burned the cities of Panama and Puerto Velo. Again, we have that accom- plished and fascinating Frenchman, Capt. Mission, the Claude ‘Duval of the ocean, who united the politeness of a Chester- field with the ferocity and malignity of the fiend himself, Can we not now call him to the mind’s eye, gracefully apolo- gizing in the softest of tones and with the most courteous of bows for the cruel necessity which impelled him to make his despairing prisoners ‘“‘ walk the plank.” And yet for the satire of the thing, which afforded him enjoyment, even if no one else could share the joke, he styled himself the Patriot of the Ocean; and instead of the suggestive skull and cross- bones, he carried flying at his fore a white flag with the god- dess of liberty inscribed thereon. We read also of Captain Bellamy, who was as merciful to his prisoners as Mission was merciless. He lurked for a long time among the Florida reefs, ‘and alter a most eventful career was captured and carried to Jamaica, there to be tried and hung. We have also the fa- mous women pirates, Annie Bonney and Mary Reidwhose lives read like veritable romances, and whose adventures surpass in reality the most improbable recitals of dime liter- ature. These two women excelled the desperate men with whom they were associated both in bravery and cruelty. They were taken and tried in Jamaica in 1728, and, of course, condemned to death, but were afterward reprieved by the Governor, who, in extending pardon, gave that which they little deserved. Captain Lorother infested the coast of North Carolina for years, There never lived a more callous villain than this man, who issued a proclamation declaring war against the whole world. Meeting a British “brig of eighteen guns, he boldly engaged, and after a desperate combat was conquered. Then, surrounded by the remaining few of his crew, he sank with his vessel, his colors flying and guns firing to the last, ‘passing grandly to his death, Then, too, about the same time, flourished the celebrated apt. Kidd, who, up and down the Hudson ‘sailed and sailed,” as the old song hath it, putting in sore fright the merchants and shippers, those sturdy old burghers of New Amsterdam. It was at the head of this renowned pirate that the redoubtable Van Twiller, Governor of New York, launched such mighty curses; but the captain, like the dwel- Jers of earth, passed away to another world, and left buried, they said, the bars and ingots of gold and silver and rich feasures Captured from the Spanish galleons. But where? the all important question that has never found an answer. Ly “SSE -y %, SPORTSMAN’S NEW YORK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1877. To this day there are strange tales of a ghostly crew seen in the dim, misty light, flitting among the secluded nooks of the Highlands, doomed, in expiation of their many sins, to linger by the treasure they lost their souls to win. And some there are who stoutly maintain that they know the exact spot where all these riches lie, but as they seem neyer to have been able ) to profit by the information, their assertions have but little j worth, and the secret commands cheap sale. Of all these rovers of the sea, John Teach, or Blackbeard as he was called, was the most remarkable. His origin is in- volved in obscurity, but he is believed to have been an Eng- lishman, who joined the buccaneers while comparatively young, soon rising into prominence among those desperadoes by his utter fearlessness and indomitable will, supplemented by great physical strength. The details of his life are un- known until he bloomed into celebrity as the captain of a pi- rate ship off the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina some time ii the early part of 1700. Making many captures and increasing his forces, he commanded two vessels and sailed along the coast from Virginia to New Orleans, in the Gulf of Mexico, and around the West India Islands; and woe to the vessel so unfortunate as to cross his path. Everything of value was at once appropriated, and if any resistance was made a bloody retaliation was exacted. Throughout the whole career of this man were united wonderful incidents, strange escapes, and most bloody, sickening details of crime —indeed his history only shows to what a total depravity and depth of wickedness a man’s passions and caprices may sink him when unchecked by law and unbridled by vestraint. Blackbeard was most remarkable in that he was the right man in the right place; for this much can be said of him, and truly, that if there ever lived a more bloodthirsty, hardened wretch, history does not tell of him. There never were probably more eyil qualities condensed in one man before, and to say this is not to speak too strongly. Cruel, utterly remorseless, ferocious as a tiger, dangerous even in his better moods, terri- ble when the light of angry passion gieamed from his eyes, he was in verity a devil on earth. He had friends on shore and among the skippers, to whom he gave great quantities of rum and tobacco, but the majority even of these feared him. From the Governor of the Province down to the humble fish- erman on the shore, hisname was a terror and a dread. Many a childish timid heart has been hushed into terrified, choking silence by the very sound of that name, the fear of him Jooming over its young life like a great shadow to dark- en it. ‘Blackbeard is coming! Blackbeard is coming!” uttered by the lips of thoughtless, selfish mothers, wasas po- tent to hush the wailing cry into suffering stillness as the threat of Black Douglass was to the Scottish children of the olden days. The smugglers and hucksters of the coast feared and dis- trusted him; for, though he rarely disturbed them, it being in his interest to keep on good terms with them, yet they never knew what savage impulse might move him, and hence deemed it safer to avoid his dreaded presence. On one occasion, while cruising off Cape Charles, near Hog’s Island, Blackbeard ran down and captured a Virginian vessel, laden with lumber. The ship was of that class of non-combatants whose taking could do him no good, but on the contrary incalculable harm, should the enmity of these sea-faring men be once aroused; for thereafter his hiding- places in the creeks and inlets would, from mere precaution- ary measures, be conveyed to the naval vessels already on the search for him, and so his death or capture become a matter of absolute certainty, and that without much loss of time. Well, Captain Dory, of the schooner Seafowl, as the old chronicles tell us, was sailing placidly along with just-enough wind to fill her sails, the steersman keeping the helm straight by a slight touch of his hand, the while the bronzed old mas- ter sat at the prow and watched the pirate craft tacking to- ward him. Did there pass through the brain of the honest “toiler of the sea” who earned his bread so hardly, an enyi- ous wish for the gain of the man winning an easy, reckless livelihood with such facility? Or was he thinking, im his rectitude and peace of mind ‘‘that the way of the transgres- sor is hard,” and that the balances sooner or latter are adjust- ed* with an even hand? Be that as it may, his deep medita- tions were suddenly broken by a hail from Blackbeard to “heave to.” The helm was put down, the foresheet hauled to windward, and the schooner drifted idly on the water. ae ae —<$—$—$<—— Volume 9,—Ne, 21> Ne, Lil Fulton St» N. ¥ From the pirate’s vessel a boat was lowered and in it lightly dropped some six men besides himself. A few strokes of the oars and Blackbeard stood on deck. The skipper believed the captain wanted information and had no fears, but he was soon undeceived. Blackbeard had but recently captured a brig from Bordeaux, bound north with a cargo of wine and tropical fruit, the former of which he transferred to his own ship. The affrighted captain was generously permitted to continue his voyage, bereft of his treasure to be sure, but with his life safe, and what will a man not give for his life? Blackbeard, on the high seas, always kept his men in order; but once within his haunts he allowed them the wildest li- cense and surpassed them in all their excesses. On this occa- sion he was in one of his maddest moods, but as jovially in- clined as he was intoxicated. This theskipper perceived assoon as the dangerous visitor touched his deck, and most heartily did he wish him away. But his guest ordered his men to bring on deck a cask of rum and claret, as was done. Then filling an immense silver punch bowl to the brim, tendered it to the skipper. The invitation was accepted, and a moderate amount pattaken of. But on handing back the bowl, Blackbeard commanded him to drink all. The man demurred, upon which the pirate declared with a mighty oath that the last diop should be drained, A-point blank refusal was the an- swer, and here this bold buccaneer jerked out his pistol and, cocking it, placed the cold muzzle to the forehead of the man, giving him, with another deep curse, his choice to “' drink or die.” In this day many a man would rather have enjoyed the dilemma—tor they drink till they can hold no more—drink and die; but the old skipper, it seems, liked moderation only second to his life. But his life was the dearer, and go he drained the flowing bow], even to the last drop; and if the fumes at last mounted rapidly to his brain, was it any won- der? And can we not stop to drop a tear of pity over his prostrate head, inasmuch as he was the first and last man who ever became intoxicated on compulsion! Blackbeard was in a generous mood, and insisted on the whole crew drinking til they lost their senses; nay, he found the wife of the skipper in the cabin and actually made fe share the contents of hig tankard. ‘Then this hospitable pirate left, laughing until hig thick beard quivered and his huge sides shook, And as he sailed away, the bacchanalian shouts, the drunken laughter, the mad reyelry of the schooner’s crew floated wildly over the peaceful water. This was Blackbeatd in his merriest moments, But some of his drunken caprices surpassed in deviltry even his cool ferocity. One night, after a successful marauding excursion along the coast, he invited the pilot, the sailing master of a schooner, and some of his own crew to take supper with him, After the substantials were cleared away and the debauch begun, and Blackbeard with his splendid voice had sung a sea song, all hands joining in the chorus, the mirth waxing fast and furious as the potations became deeper, he slyly drew a pair of pistols and discharged them at random beneath the table, One bullet entered the floor, but Hanks, his Sailing master, was shot in the knee and Jamed for life. When asked what motive prompted the deed, he replied by cursing them, and said if he did not shoot one of them occasionally they would forget who he was and cease to fear him. But now, to describe this redoubtable buccaneer, and fortu- nately history and local tradition have preserved his likeness aud physique complete. John Teach was over six feet in height, as straight, too, ag an arrow, Willi the frame of the Farnese Hercules. He always claimed to be of a gentle descent, and would point in proof thereof to his small ears and hands, of which, by the way, he was inordinately yain. Be that as it may, he was a striking, but savage-looking man, with a winning tongue when he choose to use it, and one that talked away the heart of many a poor trusting woman; for it is worthy of obserya- tion that the weaker sex cure less about a man’s character or ‘antecedents than they should, provided he can charm or amuse them, Woman's Parenthesis.—(They will bs very apt to beliv e every word that proceeds out of his mouth, and take his own version of himself and his past agamst the verdict of the world; and we know very certainly a man is apt to say fayor- able things of himself, especially to a woman whose admira. tion he seeks.) ) 396 Marian Holeombe in ** The Woman in White,” when she speaks of Count Fosco, makes this admission in her diary: “ A woman can withstand a man’s devotion, a man’s wealth, and a man’s beauty, but no woman can Wajistand a man’s tongue when he knows how to talk to her.” Shakespeare:makes Valentine say : “T hold him no man, Tf with his tongue he cannot win a woman.” At any rate Blackbeard was a Lothario and had a wife, and any number of sweethearts in every port. The beard which gained him his sewbrquet was indeed extraordinary, It grew beneath his eyes and was blue black in hue, thick, bushy, and of an extravagant length. His favorite mode of wearing it was in small plaits in which were interwoven different colored ribbons, after the manner of the old Ramelies wigs. On his courting. expeditions, and when he attended festivities on sliore, he wore’a cocked hat with red plume, blue frock coat with silver buttons, velvet waistcoat, shorts, and shoes with diamond buckles. His hands were covered with rings, set with jewels of great value; a gold mounted sword hung from a handsome belt, and completed this remarkable cos- tume. In time of action he carried, slung over his shoulder, (hree brace of pistols hanging in their holsters and a cutlass of great weight unsheathed in his hand. ‘To add to the pic- ture, he stuck lighted matches under his hat which reflected weird light on his face. His eyes were brown and gleamed like fire when he was excited. Altogether, it was sucha figure than which imagination could not form an idea to lagk more frightful. He spent much time on shore, and was there far more, welcome than among his crew, for he was obliged to enrb his bloodthirsty propensities to a great extent, and be— sides seatlered his gold with a lavish hand among the peasants and farmers of the provinces, with whom he mingled freely. His was rather the Claude Melnotte style among the women he visited, and of whose society he was eyer fond, lavishing upon them a large portion of his ill-gotten gaims. And Arte- mus Ward would call him now ‘a muchly married man,” for his legal alliances onlynumbered twenty-two. These poor, de- ceived women, fascinated by his prowess, his winning address and lavish generosity, married him in all good faith, and were most respectable people. From New Orleans to Norfolk he would sail, visiting his many wives, but keeping such news of his unfaitbfulness a profound secret from each un- suspecting spouse. How this was managed will ever bea matter of wonder, evincing, as if does, a tact and strategy most remarkable. Never to have aroused the suspicion or jealousy of so many women—to have made each one believe herself to be tie one, opens up such vistas of deceit, diplo- macy, cunning and falsehood as almost: to pass comprehen- sion. It isa singular fact that some of the proudest families of Virginia own Blackbeard’s name as entitled to a place on their family tree, and the pirate’s blood to-day mingles in the veins of many of her purest aristocracy. Every villain has some redeeming traits; few are wholly pad. Our pirate—like Conrad the Corsair—had his ‘‘ one vir- tue to a thousand crimes.” Never was he known to break his word when he swore ‘‘by his beard;” that one oath was inviolate. In this he followed the ancients, it seems. Their beards were worn Jong and flowing, and were considered sym- bols of wisdom and philosophy. To swear by one’s beard was to give the deepest possible pledge of veracity; and to pluck aman by his beard was the greatest indiznity that could be offered. Not for the same high motive as the old ‘Greek philosophers did Blackbeard tend his own go graciously, and make it the foundation of a truthful oath. He was in- ordinately vain of it, and cared more for ils awe-inspiring effects than for anything else on earth. “ His whiskered muzzle Jooked so wondrous grim, His very shadow was afraid of him.” And henee, as if his strength lay, Sampson-like, in those flow- ing ‘locks, he made them the only faith he had—‘by my beard !” Among the brotherhood of pirates it has ever been the un- written law that the greatest hero is he who performs the most cruel and desperate deeds, Blackbeard leads the van unri- valled. He so played upon the fears and superstitions of his own inen that they devoutly believed his familiar consort was no other than his Satanic Majesty. They averred again and again that a strange person could be seen in the captain’s cabin, who would come and depart at will when they were hundreds of miles at sea, and that it was the self same Satan, whom, it seems, they feared only second to their master, On one occasion, when anchored near shore, Blackbeard. thinking that his men were becoming too familiar, requested that they should try,and make a purgatory of their own (to ex- press it mildly) and see how long they could bear it. Accord- ingly, several of his crew went with him into the hold of his vessel, closed up the hatches tightly, and setling on fire seye- ral pots of brimstone, waited amid the horrible fumes to see which had the most endurance. At last the men became ex- hausted, and crying out for air, crept out nearly dead. But Blackbeard sprang on deck, laughing loudly and saying with horrible blasphemy that those lower regions would suit him hereafter better than any other place. And 10 this way this pirate lived—cruising the sea, taking with high hand what he wanted, dealing death to one and all without delay were the least resistance offered. For years he carried on this nefarious trade, robbing, burning and taur- dering until retribution seemed a myth. Many armed ships were —_— = _—— os - fei oe - r = ——_— — —- Coursing along beside the Father SE Water’ # svantidio, when the after-glow of sunset rested on its broad bosom and illumined its wooded islands, we listened to the evening twitter of the cow-buntings and the sharp call of the cat-birds. Gradually a sense of weariness and hunger came over us. By the time the extensive hamlet of Dan Moore’s ranche hove in sight, we were ready to stretch our limbs anywhere, in hay- stack, loft or chamber. Buildings and stockyards lined both sides of the road for many rods. Barns gushed with garnered hay and grain, and numberless stacks outside complemented the superabundance of a fulsome harvest. Lowing of kine and the bellow of blooded bulls made the air resonant. Turkeys and chickens without number leisurely sauntered off to roost, and great corpulent hogs wandered about at will, whose insolence and intrusiveness the artifices and courage of the good dog Ranger could hardly circumvent or check, When he had to take them by the ears they would give him a side-long glance to see if he ‘‘meant business,” and then shuffle off with a shrug, turning up their noses and saying, deprecatingly, that it was “‘rough, rough, rough!” The place was crowded with wagons and wayfarers, like a fair or market-place. Possibly there were thirty brawny farmers, waytarers, herders and sportsmen, all of whom, it Seemed, desired accommodation for man and beast, and lodgings for the night. Now, it so happens that Dan Moore, although he is one of the wealthiest men and most frequent prize win- ner in the State, has pitched his tent exactly on that part of the traveled thoroughfare which is most convenient for the wayfarer and intermediate to other focal points. There are no other houses near him, and so he is obliged to entertain, willy nilly. His house is a large two-story log house, fully fifty feet front, and being in process of repair the outside sheathing and clap-boards had been torn off, leaving spaces between some of the logs large enough for a manto shove his leg through. All the partitions were down, making one immense room in which a portion of his guests bunked. (Mosquitoes might have been troublesome but for bars which carefully protected the windows.) _ Other guests found lodg- ‘ing room in garrets, barns, outbuildings and haystacks. Before apartments had been allotted, I laid me down upon the grass beside a bob-sled to snatch preliminary rest. ‘The sky had becomé overcast with clouds, threatening rain; it was so dark that objects were scarcely visible. There was some commotion among a gang of cattle—bulls, cows and heifers—which were self-corralled in an angle of the large barnyard, but practically at liberty. Dan sent Ranger to quell the disturbance, and his efforts set the herd in motion until he had them well scattered over the premises. They hustled all about the place, and charged hither and yon in droves and by twos and threes, investing the bob-sled and making my situation precarious and anything but cheerful. I made myself as thin as possible and snugged closely to the side of the sled, for a while, but took the first chance to ‘¢skin out” and make a break for safer quarters. This dog Ranger was the best trained watch-dog I ever saw, a cross between a bulldog and a mastiff, if I am not mistaken, He was perfectly docile and harmless. Unbidden he would never molest or threaten man or beast ; but haying once re- ceived orders from his master he would tackle the prize bull or charge the barn door without hesitation. He was not a very large dog, but very powerful. His habitual amiability was the strongest part of his composition, for trained wetch- dogs are almost invariably ferocious, the system of training tending directly to make them sour. What method of in- struction Dan employed to combine opposite characteristics in the one animal I know not. The usual method, as given in printed works, would not answer at all. A little rain fell during that night but held up in the morn- ing, when the clouds being broken, we determined to cross the government swing ferry in the flat-boat, which was worked by the only two soldiers left in charge of the now dilapidated and decaying pot called Fort Ripley. Txtending our journey many miles beyond the Mississippi we made a small bag of sharp-tails, and turned into a farm house for dinner. When we started for home the sun was shining, but a tremendous storm of rain soon came up on a driving mass of clouds from the west, and from that time on until we were housed at our hotel in Brainerd, at 9 o'clock at night, it poured in drenching torrents, Waterproofs were but small protec- tion, iverything in the wagon was afloat and drenched, There was no room for the dogs, and the poor creatures had to foot it for seven hours, twenty-four miles, in the continu- ally deepening mud and water; yet, to their staunchness, be it said that they showed few signs of distress the next day, and on the day succeeding were as good as ever. The dry prairie, which was dust the day before, became a shallow lake. In the groves of oak the rain beat down so as to raise cinctures of foam several inches high around the butts of the trees. The dry beds of the creeks were bank-full and scarcely ford- able. There were wash-outs all along the line; and in the dark traveling became hazardous. Glad were we when the lights of the town loomed in sight. Thestreets were all under water, but taking our bearings by the beacon that gleamed from the Head Quarters Hotel, we drove up along side the welcome platform through a lake eight inches in depth, and making one desperate leap for shelter, speedily ‘‘shucked” ourselves and were happy once more. Thenext day was Sunday. The sun shone out warm and — bright, and no drop of water remained on the sandy bottom — where the flood had risen the night before. HEOES ; , Se, Aad Fi 7) ji ba: = UVance aad abundant provisions in the larder ; of camp stuff, guns, and ammunition, a full complement. All_the conditions were favorable for a wagon load of birds except the hot and dry weather, which, as all know, occasoned absence of birds. But the scarcity of birds only made the hunting better. (**The less game, the more hunting,” 1s an epigram which has become an axiom.) In the comparative cool of an carly morning we helped the dogs into the wagon and ‘‘lit out.” The dust flew in clouds as we bowled out of town at a spank- ing gait, settling in a white shower upon the foliage of the pin- oaks that girted the roadside for several miles. The country was a wooded flat, with occasional undulations, and some- times a dry bed of a creek, or a gully which the spring rains had washed out. After several miles driving the oaks broke off abruptly, skirting a broad treeless and fenceless prairie, overgrown with low scrub and grass. The outlook was monotonous, relieved only by an isolated elm or burr oak in the far distance, or a tall pine towering like Anak in the front ranks where the forest met the open field. Here the wagon left the road abruptly; the dogs were bounced out of the bottom and motioned afield, and in five minutes we were alert, with Count and Sullivan ranging wide, and Yank in the middle ground. As soon as the dogs showed up we were over the wheels and off to the front in a jiffy, while the driver followed with the wagon at discretion. Presently a white gleam shot up out of the green, glowing for a minute in the sun- shine—then another, and one more—giving each man a bird,and every one dropping in handsome style to first barrels. But no more got up, and so the dogs were told to ‘“‘seek dead,” and presently they handed us tenderly the limp and warm bodies, from which the bird-life had just flown heayenward upon the little clouds of blue smoke that floated off on the air. We picked up two or three more birds on that prairie after an eight-mile tramp, and then tossing what we had shot into the wagon box, called the dogs in, gave them water, and drove on across-field to a line of cottonwoods which marked the banks of a river, still in good stage of water. There we camped in a log cabin belonging to a well-to-do Frenchman who runs a large grist mill which grinds all the grain for a circumjacent area of thirty miles in diameter. The French- | man kept an inn, of which our log cabin was one of the de- tached dormitories. Its only furniture was a table, which was more convenient in some respects than either pegs, shelyes, or brackets; but there was ample room on the clean floor for spreading many skins and blankets, and there we luxuriated in sleep and rest. In the morning we walked a few rods to ancther log house, which was a combined kitchen and dining room, and breakfasted on prairie-chicken, bacon, and potatoes. In a year or two that Frenchman may feel able to erect a handsome and commodious dwelling com- mensurate with the size and importance of his grist mill, which cost, I believe, $16,000, and is really an extensive establishment. Our work that day began at sun-up. At noon we dined sumptuously at Lake City, and at dusk reached Dan Moore’s stock ranche, on the Mississippi River, opposite Fort Ripley, and about two miles distant from it. Although we worked hard throughout we tallied low. The weather was too dry for scent, and there were evidently no birds in the country. If several dogs together range faithfully as ours did, when the scent does not hold good to the ground, they will cover 2 good deal of area and run over nearly every rod of it; and if birds are there they will flush many that they do not nose of. (Knows of, is good!) Of course some birds may fail to discover themselves, but the presumption is that ifno sign whatever is manifested the birds are not there. Moisture, of course, makes a hot scent. Flowers are sweet- est when the dew is onthem. The grasses give out pungent odors. The scent of the bird lies low and clings to the ground and surrounding verdure. Hence the disadvantage of a drought to the sportsman. I speak of this not as a novel fact, but because most experienced writers omit instructive points, which seem trivial to themselves, but which are especially valuable to the tyro. 1 for one am not ashamed to take my college diploma into the A B C class. There are not n autumn so many agreeable contrasts and colors in Minnesota as in mid-summer. In the higher Jati- tudes the atmospheric illusions are not so constant and striking as they are farther south. ‘The scenery is more like that which one sees at the east. The varieties of plants and trees are much the same, and the big belts of timber, which cross the State at intervals, remind me of Maine. Itis only when one strikes off into an open prairie, out of sight of all landmarks, as it were, like a ship at sea, that he feels any novelty in the situation. At such times the inexperienced new-comer is bewildered, lost and helpless. ‘Traveling over the boundless expanse seems like yoyaging in a balloon, and open-air existence becomes a sort of day-dream, fleecy and Without form. In parallel districts along the Mississippi River, however, one need only consult his compass and follow due east or west to extricate himself from a dilemma, and find a highway that will lead him to friendly shelter, or to New Orleans. One seldom seesany snakes in this region except the harmless grass and garter-snakes; but the prairie is bored by sand-rats and honeycombed with gopher holes, into which unwary or un- lucky horses often step with serious damage. There are squir- rels among the oaks and hazels, screaming jay-birds on the treetops, and rabbits that hide in the bunches of grass, where they make their forms. Crows, hawks and flickers are very common, and black-birds often fill the air in pass- ing clouds of vast extent, : Bee . THE COUNTRY, A. weekly journal of sixteen pages, devoted to the Kennel, Shooting, Fishing, Fox Wunting, Archery and other outdoor sports. Has also departments treating of Natural History, The Garden and Poultry, Pigeons and Pets. Edited by Wim. M, Tileston, late associate editor of Formst anp Srream. Subscription price, #5 per year. Specimen copies free. Ad- dregs, “Tre Country Pusnisnine Ass’y,”’ 33 Murray street, New York.—[ Ado. Che Rifle. — 0 —-— TEAM SHOOTING. FoR THE ‘‘ FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN” MEDAT. - —— —_ Ferro unt OWN CoRRREEONDENT.] | SPORTING CLUBS AND SPORTSMEN OF RUSSIA. Sr. Pererssure, Dec. 8, 1877. _ Bprror Forrsy aAnp Stream anp Rop anp Gun: Sir—One of the features of St. Petersburg is the sports- “man’s club. These exist in great numbers. Hares and foxes are found in abundance within twenty miies; elk, wolves, _ and bear within thirty miles. For this city.is not the natural product of a thickly peopled country, but it was founded on a marsh, and built up by forced labor and forced residence, at immense expense, in order that Peter the Great might have an eye into Europe. The Petersburgher, too, needs exercise badly, for he rarely walks, and never rides on horseback. These clubs are expensive luxuries, for besides the annual dues, which are not small, no member can spend a day at the “chasse’’ without its costing him from eight to eighteen roubles—$4 to $9—according- to the distance of the club- house from the city, the nearest being the most expensive, Sunday is the favorite day for the “‘ chasse,” though it fre- _ quently takes place on other holidays, mostly saints’ days, of _ which there are about eighty in the Russian calendar, making, _ with the Sundays, about one-third of the year holiday, when all labor is suspended. How cana poor country grow rich at this rate ? . Livery Saturday afternoon the trains take large numbers of sportsmen into the country. They are dropped at the stations along the roads, principally along the rail to Moseow, and thence into Finland, at distances varying from ten to thirty miles from the city. The club-house is lighted and warm, anda good dinner, provided by the steward, to be preceded by the inevitable ‘‘zacasska.” Why the Russians ihsist upon eating a preliminary dinner just before the regular meal I have never been able to understand. No people do it but the Russians and Swedes. They say it increases the appetite. _ My experience is that it takes it away. In aside room, or at the further end of the dining-room, you find spread out on a Separate table, caviare, cheese, vieccs of salt fish, salmon and herring, anchovies, bologna sausage, etc., etc., all to be washed down by a glass of kimmel, or kimmel and bitters, cognac, or wodka. Wodka is the Russian brandy, the poorer quality being made from potatoes, the better from wheat and rye. Five or ten minutes’ devotion to these, and you have dined pretty well, whereupon you are expected to sit down and con- ‘sume your regular dinner of many courses. After dinner follows a rubber of whist, with low stakes, for though the Russians haye the name of playing high at the public gambling tables of Europe, and there are of course some high players at St. Petersburg, yet asa rule they play low. The play ab the clubs is by no means as high as in Lon- don or Paris. Tt was my good fortune to be invited by a friend to attend one of these parties. We took the Finland train at six o'clock in the evening, and at half-past six reached our station. There carriages awaited us, and we drove to the club-house, some ten minutes off. The house is like a small hotel, with a large dining-room, a small-sitting room, and many small bed-rooms opening upon the passage, all heated by the Russian stove, a mass of bricks and cement, retaining the heat long after the fire is extinguished. There is an impres- sion in other countries that this heat is disagreeable, and even unhealthy, but I have not found it so. I believe that it is be- cause these stoves are always heated with wood. Seven o'clock found us seated at dinner ina dining-room - hung with sporting pictures, heads of elk, and stuffed caper- cailzies, the king of Russian birds. The most. striking pic- ture was a large cil painting, representing a wolf attacking a peasant. This was an actual event, but is a very rare one. In packs, wolves, when hungry, will attack anything, but scaresly ever when single. In this case the beast got the Ne of if, ae Ree os meas chopping brush wood, ee af jee ee ae Hela Minor Hy. Fulton, Lieut.- road- i . ELH. § rd, Gen. M. T. Ls resioned Oc RA a whist fits ale faints ees eae in trotkas (three-horse caleches) to the city, and the club- 9, 1871), Gol. John Ward, Ge Rani eo Gee Bia the Caentne eames d and curious, the principal Nee. house remained. silent and empty, till another holiday hunt | for two years to fill vacancy, and Gen. W. G. Ward elected Merit hone that tho honors coatnbate nothin Taal eM gathers its members and their guests within its hospitable | 48 previously stated, to fill vacancy for the year. There are, Ree een while they do contribute laspely mi pees yew Sia the Seana eae an the followi 9 g J +s “ing Pr pe 3 1 the following amount of the.stakes, being counted in the number of points GAME PROTECTION, named gentlemen were elected honorary members expired, Pate, See eae ee & Reet ee Mr. ee Gordon Bennett, March 3, 1877; Major Arthur B. : ech, October 6, 1877 ; Col. Hy. G. Shaw, December 1, 1877. hall, and we were ail soon about. At half-past six a substan- Mr. H. A. Buck, editor of the Spirit of the Times, was tial breakfast was ready, with excellent coffee, and- at seven elected an Honorary Director of the Association for the full we were eu route, each man in his private cart, without term of three years ata meeting of the Board of Directors, springs, drawn by one of those intelligent, tough, {spirited little Finland ponies. held Sept. 6, 1877, in recognition of his munificence in do- s nating $1,000 in gold as prizes in the Spirit of the Timex long- ; range match. ; We had to drive twelve verstes—eight miles—through At the first regular meeting of the Board, held February 6, water and fearful ruts; and the dorsal column suffered in ike, Hessian announced the Standing Committees for the year arcane Seek ae Sete aR Executive Uonvmiltee—N. P. Stanton, President; Col. G. W. knee, as you prefer, and a strap fastens it tight to the calf to _ prevent the water from penetrating between the boot and the leg. Itis really waterproof, light, warm and soft, and you ber of men, women and children hurrying along the road. | ‘These were the beaters, who had got up long before daylight toreach the ground. They are paid fifty topecks—twenty- five cents—tfor their day’s work. Not long ago they followed -| the example of their betters in western lands and struck for '| fifty cents. But the sportsmen were firm. They said that the hunts always took place on holidays, and that the beaters enjoyed the sport quite as much as the sportsmen, Plenty of beaters were found willing to come from distant villages for the old wages, and so our strikers surrendered at discretion. Arrived at our first stand, we were posted along a wood- road, some fifty yards apart. We numbered fourteen guns and about forty beaters. They told me that the guns were too many for the beaters. There should be at least five beat- ers to each gun; five are better. The chief huntsman, dis- tinguished by a red cap and a bugle, after he had stationed us at our different posts, disappeared in the woods followed by his motly crowd. There was perfect silence for half an hour, when a bugle note was heard, and in an instant all the horrid noises that human ingenuity can suggest filled the woods and gradually approached us. But while the noises did, the game did not. One solitary white hare crossed the road and was blazed at by my left-hand neighbor. I gave her one bar- rel, but made a beautiful miss. Then we changed guns and ivied it again; but the weather was fearfully against us. The woods were full of water, and it began to rain. In the short days of November we had time for but five beats, the re- sult of the whole being twelve hares and one capercailzie, less than one head of game to a gun. The white hare is a beautiful animal, quite as large as the English hare, and three or four times as large as a rabbit. Nature has provided the poor brute with an admirable de- fence. In summer it is brown and is with difficulty distin- guished from the ground. In winter it ig white, and it is almost impossible to distinguish it from the snow—in fact the sportsmen do not attempt to shoot it when the snow is on the ground. The white hare does not take to rapid flight like its English sister, but hides itself in the hollows and hops quietly along behind bushes, trying to save itself by conceal- ment rather than rapid flight. The capereailzie, cock of the woods, or titirka, as the Rus- sians call him, is a beautiful bird, weighing about twelve pounds. The plumage of the cock is very brilliant. Al- though not exactly like that of the cock-pheasant, it bears more resemblance to it than to any bird I can name. He lives almost exclusively upon a wood berry, resembling our winter- green, and his flesh derives a very pleasant flavor from it. In the spring he is stalked with great success. The wicked sportsman takes advantage of his gallantry to his mate. He sits upon a branch and calls her. For a minute or two his note is a simple chuck, then follows a prolonged note, impos- sible to produce in writing, but something like a hiss. While uttering this he puffs out his throat, shuts his eyes, closes his ears, and remains literally blind and deaf. During this in- stant of time the wily sportsman runs in on him. He has time for three or four steps, but must then stand like a rock. The bird seems to take no notice of a stationary object. Again the poor, anxious cock calls to the wife of his bosom, and again the fell destroyer approaches, till, finally, a well directed shot tumbles him from his perch, and he sings no more. ‘The widow remarrics. There is one thing which is never néglected on these sport- ing occasions in Russia—the supply of the inner man. A cart had followed us all that distance, loaded with cold meats, cheese, cayiare, and beer and claret. A table was spread in the opening in the woods, boards rigged up for seats, and full justice done to the provisions. A. very dark drive, in which we were obliged to trust more to the sagacity of our ponies than to the skill of our drivers, landed us all safely at the club-house. A comfortable dinner, followed by some charm- ing songs by the Belgian Minister, who is a member of the club, brought us to ten o'clock, when we were whirled away Under the following conditions this journal proposes pre- senting to the best team, members to belong to some regularly organized association, a gold medal : Shooting to take place January 23, 1878, at Union Hill Schutzen Park, RULHS AND REGULATIONS, Hach team to consist of twelve men; ten shots per man. Shooting, off-hand; distance, 200 yards, any rifle; open to all clubs or associations, No person allowed to compete in a team unless he is an active member of the club for ninety days. Practice from 10 A. Mm. to 1 P. Mm. Team shooting to commence ati p.m. "Targets to be drawn for by each captain of each team. Entrance fee, $6 for each team. Ring targets to be used, three-quarter inch rings, After deducting the expenses for the markers, the balance ‘will be divided to the second and third highest teams. Shooting to be governed by the Schutzen Bund rules. All teams can enter for the competition at the Forrsin anp STREAM AND Rop and Gun office, 111 Fulton street, city, on or before January 20, 1878. Captains of teams entered will constitute the committee. We are pleased to state that_the following teams will par- ticipate in the match for the Forrst anp Stream anp Rop AND Guy gold medal: A team from the Jersey Schutzen Corps, one from the New York Schutzen Corps, one from the Independent New York Schutzen Corps, and the team of the Zettler Rifle Club. Itis likely that from six to eight teams will compete. Mr. John Raschen has kindly consented to act as shooting master. Sr SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. New Yorx, January 8, 1878. Ur. President and Gentlemen of the National Rifle Associ tion : ieee sixth annual report of the Secretary embraces the year The reorganization of the Board of Directors took place at. a special meeting of the Board, held Tuesday, January 9, 1877, immediately after the adjournment of the fifth annual meeting of the association, with the following gentlemen as. members : Messrs. Stanton, Wingate, John Ward, J udd, Fulton, San- ford, McMahon, Beebe, Story, Casey, Holland, Scott, Gilder- sleeve and Schermerhorn, together with Gens. Townsend, Woodward, Knox, Shaler, Dakin, Carr and Husted as ex- officio members. The result of the balloting for officers and members of the Executive Committee was as follows : Mr. N. P, Stanton elected President, vice Gen, Shaler; Col. G@. W Wingate elected Vice-President, vice Gen. Woodward; Mr. G. 8. Schermerhorn, Jr., re-elected Secretary ; Gen. D. D. Wylie, elected Treasurer, *yice Gen. McMahon ; Gens. Shaler and Dakin, and Col. Gildersleeye were elected to serve with the officers as members of the Executive Committee, At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors, held February 6, 1877, Gen. D. D. Wylie having been appointed Commissary General and Chief of Ordnance of the State of New York, vice Gen. K, Knox, thus becoming a director ex- officio, resigned his directorship by election, and nominated Gen. W. G. Ward to the vacancy thus created, who was mmaninously elected. The directors retiring January, 1878, by reason of expira- New Jersey.—The citizens of Ocean and Burlington Counties held. a mass meeting at Barnegat the 8d inst., at which it was resolved that to prevent the total extinction of the fishing a law should be passed prohibiting all fishing with fykes, pounds, scines, from Jan. 1st to Oct. ist, fora period of three or five years. Committees were appointed to confer with the representatives of other counties. We hope to see determined action and good results. PorrsyitLte GAME Prorgotive Assoctarion—The Potts- ville Game Protective Association have just received their first invoice of live quail. The total number shipped was one hundred and eighty-six ; the loss by transportation, twen- ty-four; the loss since date of receipt (Dec. 31, 1877), sixteen. The association numbers eighteen members, and have leased the shooting right of some three thousand acres of the best. Wingate, Vice-President; Geo. S. Schermerhorn, Jr., Secretary. Gen. D. D. Wylie, Treasurer, ex-officio members, Gen. Alex. Shaler, Gen. Thos. 8. Dakin, Col. H, A. Gilderslesye, elected. ange Conimattee—Col. G, W. Wingate, Chairman ; Capt. J. G 7 L } Story, Col. Geo. D. Scott. may walk on it for miles without fatigue; neither is it dear, | land in our county. This has been found, after one year’s | Finance Commniittee—Hon. D. W. Judd, Chairman; Lieut.-Col. Mm. ‘ ane Ft ch, : Falak efor trial, to work satisfactorily. The Association thinks seriously H. Sanford, Gen. W. G. Ward. ' 7 for eight dollars will purchase a pair that will last for years. of enlarging their grounds, and are purchasing and preserv i i i There is another capital Russian institution for cold weather ing quail for the purpose of Stade Ha csuiie, Thenpices a in accordance with a resolution adopted at this meet- i of the Association are: Col. J. M. Wetherill, Pres.; J . Dum- Prize Committee—Col. J. Ward, Chai : SE as Major Jos. Holland, / Bo ae There have been forty-seven new life members during the past year, of whom forty-one haye paid the usual fee, fur had the position conferred by vote of ihe Board without ex. pense to them, and two were offered and won as prizes during the late fall meeting, : A. falling off is to be noted in the Juniber of annual mem- Russian peasant wears it universally. For sportsmen they are made of finer and softer wool, and embroidered fancifully with colors. They are perfectly waterproof, They are warm, with the wool inside, and reminds one forcibly of the deer- ski orn by our trappers on the 170) ee ae ed the scene of action "HE OYstOe!s 9 num- heller, Vice-Pres.; Major H. 8. Thompson, Sec’y and Treas. WEN ark Quart Propgrty ‘ry Suason?”—It is a stralige inconsistency in the game laws which permits us to shoot quail in Delaware until Feb. 15th, while in the adjoining ‘State of Pennsylyania we are prohibited after Dec. 15th. In | Maryland the close season begins Feb, ist. or for exposed stands when hunting—a sheepskin coat. The hes SS ———— ae | \).. eo * —_— +, reste ~— ; r- Tru Navionar Reem Assoctarrox.—The anual meeting of the National Rifle Association was held at the armory of the Seventh Regiment, Jan. 8th, Judge N. P. Stanton, the President, in the chair. The report of the Secretary showed 54 life members had been elected during the past year. The receipts for the year have been $18,363.35; expenditures, $18,337.02; balance on hand, $26.33. Six Directors were elected to fill vacancies, as follows: Lieut.-Col. E. H. San- ford, Hon. D. W, Judd, Col. John Ward, Col. John Bodine, Major Henry Fulton, and John P. Waters. The proposed amendments to the by-laws were next taken up and were passed, with the exception of two clauses, one of which would have permitted Presidents of affiliating associations to be- come life members ex-officio, The other provided that mem- bers who had paid annual dues for the period of ten years should be elected life members without further assessment. The following officers were elected: President, Judge N. P. Stanton; Vice-President, Col. G. W. Wingate; Secretary, George S$. Schermerhorn, dJr.;!T'reasurer, Gen, D. D. Wylie ; Executive Committee, Gen. Alexander Shaler, Hon. D. W- Judd, and Judge Henry A. Gildersleeve. Coynnoircur— Wallingford.—Co. IK, Second Regiment Connecticut National Guard, had a sociable at their armory, in Wallingford, on New Year's Eve, which was a very pleasant affair, The riflemen of this company have gained quite « rep- titation as marksmen, having furnished nine men for the Regimental Team in the contest for the Army and Navy Journal cup, which they won at Creedmoor in 1875; also, eight men for the Inter-State match, which they won in 1876, and four men for the Army and Nayy cup in 1877, which they came very near winning for the second time; also, in the Spring of 1877 at the company’s annual target shoot, twenty- nine men out of thirty-eight qualified at 500 yards, according to the State standard, The company musters fifty-two men, and have a fine armory 59x80 feet, with four rooms adjoining. New Haven Rrecre Assooratron.—This association, located at New Haven, Conn, held a meeting at their range, near Quinnipiac, on New Year's Day. The weather was cold and windy. Good scores were made. In the all-comers match, at 200 yards, the following are among the best scores : Jd # Stetson...... 654445 5—32 EA WPolsom.,.,..435445 429 A Rinckholdt....45 645 44-31 F W Tiesing......85444 4 4~98 At 500 yards the following scores were made: JE Stet on......48555565 5-22 RM Walker......555 44 44-31 ® A Folsom...-.. 45555 63-32 WH-Layne.,,.-...45 545 3 5—31 Following are among the best shots made in the 200-yard military match: Ea ¥Folsom,.....45444 54-80 POConnor......, 544444429 JJ Sweeney..... 444444 5—99 TL O’Brien.....::..64443 4 5-99 In the 500-yard military match the following scores were made : RM Waiker......655 2444-29 F Dnerschuck....444 304 4—93 2H Stetson...... 354484093 LO’Brien......... 42333 32-99 In the pool shooting, bull’s-eyes at 200 yards were worth W6c., and at 200 yards 15c. Hon. O. F. Winchester, of the Winchester Armory, has recently presented the New Haven Rifle Association with a check for $150, beg one-fifth of what the association has expended in filting up Quinnipiac range. The cold snap has put a temporary stop to out-door prac- fice, and in-door shooting is consequently increasing, Loye- joy’s gallery being the favorite resort. New York Rirtz Cros.—lLast Thursday evening, at the regular meeting of the New York Rifle Club the following were the scores for the Blydenburgh badge : 200 yds, 300 yds. Tl J BBlydenbureh.. oaedl 48 95 CRE Blydenburgh 46 94 WN O’Donnell.... AL 46 90 W Ajier......- A5 45 90 CA UHeever... cc .nes oss ». 48 42 90 TIMP LE Ven sine cals cie'e stems ofclecisicatid asia +45 44 89 RSp PO TIA UFR eee eta Duer.eses are awh ws tc'e.3,s.c0u samen esa wae 43 ‘ $8 DB UDNU TSO. sear cnseaelaspeceepantsaceens.46 43 88 Ad Howleit.....,.. Phresh nonin d trlcnnicectctes 43 44 87 BD DIBIVCOMDUT Est eee eek eee eee Sd 44 87 Plerre LordMlard, JT... esses cee cer seen ee ree AD 40 85 MMH DlSvAecscseeh OA. sola ieeaet eae we we 43 84 a ER MBGRGYS ee iieate oan tency 59) acdsee ere eek me 36 39 75 F WeDICEWOrths is wenn s rene See ete eee ete end 31 val WaT sp coe eees seus dB 30 66 standard on account of Yours.very truly, 8. T. G. Duprey, Pres. Crosstey's GaLuery—Bufalo, Jan. 7.—The following score was made by Oapt. H. Baker, at 60 yards, Creedmoor target: B445E455 555555 H5H5 SST HH SHH SHH HHH HHH 4555 4 5 & 5—194 in a possible 200. Lone Range Rirte Croup or WHRELING, VA.—A club has ‘been formed in Wheeling, Va., its origin dating from Septem- her last. Some yery excellent shooting has already been made at 800 yards by the President, C. E. Dwight, Esq., and we can cite 148 made in 80 shots at 800 yardsas a fair sample. The shooting was hardly up to the some trouble with the gas. Onto—Cineinnalt, Jan. 1.—The following score was made by the rifle team of the Cincinnati Shooting and Fishing Club on New Year's Day, at the club range, off-hand, at 200 yards: Halluticstacsscercsere. et DG 4445 4 44 5 4 aoa HG Galdwell.. ..-..........4 45 544444444 3 6 5—63 WBAUI ia cya seam ne asic eer 444445656 4444444 4 62 Sedam,....... Sp enedd moti Oe Eh Be eh de 4d AP edd BG Campbell,.......,.....4 44435444444 4 4 5-61 Byismeyy 2 ice uv ener. £48456 4¢ 54444 5 4 geag Wotul..... Bees meee sc ee tenes ON Rg sae ees seew ws ner sbteeeaetaws ance 378 ‘The scores are remarkable, and worthy of commenting on. OattrorsitA Rinne Marou.—The match between J. W- Maher and P. H. McElhinney came off on the 23d instant at San Bruno. The conditions were: Fifty shots each at the 200-yard target, the actual distance from the centre to each shot to be measured ininches. Maher, who was one of the Creedmoor team, won the match easily, with 1292 inches to apare. The score, in points, is as follows - ; JW Maher.4384445444—-39 444443544440 6344 4554444 4455344546—-13 4444454444 41 otal, 205 points, or 37634 inches Z PH McBihinny....5444344543-40 4444323433 94 5 4444444444] FS444443544- 39 44545445 4349 Total, 194 points, or 49&35 Toches. The same match will be shot over again, Mr, McElhinny ig also engaged to shoot with Mr, Me(arty, of the Mont- gomery Guards, fifty shots, string measurement, McHlhinny giving McCarty 50 inches. e by rn . Pie a . Cetera, pistol team on a late occasion. Distance fifty-two feet, bull’s- eye target {ths of an inch in diameter, counting 12; GErher cee. 5 eke 10 10 9 8 11 ane 9 9 796 ECE es eae atk IL alt 10 ve § 12 10 10 § 7—93 Byersvccwsessl2 tf W ta aR git! 9 8 8 F958 Brewer.......11 10 10 9 7 T1. 10 8 8 8—92 QriMitts,..... 2.11 uU 18 10 8 tbl, 10 yy 8 5—95 Goldthwait,... 9 6 6 11 4 1 4 T & 0—B7 Kanteen adh Ao. AG 6 tt tt 6 8 994 Jackson. ...... 6 8 5 uk 12 4 8 5 5 8—i9 J, T. Grirrirrs, Secretary, Tue SrrRance Borier.—In our last issue we asked infor- mation in regard to a curiously-shaped bullet found in a deer in Canada, Having given an illustration of this nondescript projectile, we have been fayored with the following reply: PHIADELPHIA, January 5, 1878. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM : Your curious rifle bullet is, 1 think, the ball of the carbine used by the “* Bersaglieri” troop of Sardinia, some time between 1850 and 1353, Respectfully, En. HoLgazan, Nor ro tar Purrose.—A correspondent, ‘J. G. B.,” ina letter to the Volunteer Service Gazette, decrying the Ameri- can rifle as a military arm, and commenting on Mr. G. 8. Schermerhorn’s communication, finds it “singular” that Mr. Schermerhorn ‘‘does not refute this grave charge against the American breech-loader.” It may be stated, m reply to “J. G. B.,” that Mr. Schermerhorn, writing in an unofiicial capacity, did not think it just that he should descant in any way on the character of the arms used in the Centennial match. It was something entirely out of his Eroyince. Mr. Schermerhorn’s letter to the Volunteer Service Gazette was simply tg correct some misinformation Sir Henry Halford has received, and in the last issue of our English contemporary, Sit Henry Hajford, in the most graceful and courteous way, acknowledged his mistake in regard to the practice of the Americansasateam, All this discussion, most exellent and in- teresting of its kind, is narrowing itself down to exactly the right point. It is beginning to gleam on our friends on the other side that it 1s not team practice alone which has won us our matches, buf that our uniform success was dite to the ex- cellence of our rifies. A great pother has been made about the wiping and cleaning of our breech-loaders. These are minor harpings. We have had very few yictories over Eng- lishmen on which we could pride ourselves. We refer to the yacht America as one of thgm, and only for this reason, that it ought to have taught Englishmen a lesson. When the America won, for six months at least, no end of fault was found with her by English yachtsmen. She was crank, un- comfortable, always wet, hard to steer, couldn’t stand heavy weather, she was new fangled, etc. After a while it was found out that the English system of yacht building was wrong, and the American plan was adopted. It willbe found out in time that the lesson American arms have taught our gallant English friends will be more fully understood. Arma (non) virumque cano. Anything else but this questionis not to the purpose. Tur ExcHo Sarmip)Frsrivirres.—On the 10th of Dec. there was grand gala and junketing in the Council Chamber at Dub- lin, on the occasion of the reception of the Elcho Shield. The Lord Mayor and all the civic dignitaries were present. Major Leech, who acted as spokesman for the Irish team, made a speechin his usual happy manner, which was responded to by the Mayor. Ina capital speech of Alderman Manning’s, the good services rendered by Major Leech were thus re- ferred to : Major Leech did a great deal, and the Irish eight who ac- companied him also did a great deal, although they did not win. But they were very near it, and it was just as great a happiness for them not to win when they were so very nearly winning it. Lbelieve that a great deal of credit is due, not only to Major Leech, but to the gentlemen who went out at their Own expense to America as well as to Wimbledon, to sustain the honor of the country. (Cheers.) A complimentary resolution, addressed to the gallant Major, was then passed by acclamation. In the evening a banquet was held, Lord Talbot de Malahide occupying the chair. The menu wa printed on ashield-shaped card, recalling the grand trophy the Irish team had won. Conspicuously in the bill of fare was a pudding a7 Hicho. The usual toasts were proposed, and among them the healths of the President of the Irish Rifle Association, the Duke of Abercorn and of Major Leech. One final paragraph tells the whole story. ‘‘After a delightful evening in which good feeling and enthusiasm were predomi- nant, the party separated at an early hour in the morning.” For a superb dinner, and the best company in the world, com- mend us to just such a banquet as this, which Irish gentle- men know how to indulge in. As for ourselves, with our hearty congratulations to the Ivish Rifle Association, this being the third time in five years that they have carried the Elcho Shield to Dublin, we trust to be able to herald many future triumphs on their part, TALL SHooTinc.—We have on exhibition in our oflice a target made at Zettler’s gallery by Messrs. B. Zettler and M, B. Engel, five shots each, ten in all, off-hand, 100 feet, when the whole measure is 2 11-16 inches. All the shots are massed in a space of 14 inches by 11-16. ee Novice TO SPORTSMEN.—Having received so many communica. on asking us for information integard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on tlie abject, wich we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address. We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150 We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod with a Tajge enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine articie) withont letting our customers know just what they are getting, P, 0, Box 1,294.—[Adv. ABBEY & IMBRIE, 38 Maiden Lane, a ~ = nal eS — — al PTT A” a 7 a | + ; e _t oi Sacramento Pisvor, Team.—We give the shooting of the ce 7 Mational Pastimes. New York ATHLETIO Crus.—The meeting of this club at Gilmore’s Garden, Jan. 4th and 5th, was one of the most suc- cessful affairs of the kind ever witnessed in this city, There wis plenty of sparring, in which Blundell and Lynch lead off wilh sorhe tough work; Rochner defeated Williams ; Hess, of New York, vanquished Lathrop, of Boston; Henry Buermeyer, of New York, decidedly sot the best of George Lee, of Boston. The tugs of war followed, the Harlem Ath- letics beating the Hudson County Caledonians, the Dauntless beating the Turn Verein Vorwrarts, and the Scottish-Ameri- can Athletic men proved too much for the team of Poliee- men, The mile race, which came next, after several trial heats was finally won by Morgan, H. A. O., in 4m, 494s.; Wilkin- son, of the American Athletes second. The mile handicap Walk, in which thirty men started ahead of Armstrong, of the Harlem Club, resulted in a dead heat between him and Mott in 7m. 53s. Tue PoiceMen’s Araumrics.—Never was Gilmore's Gar- den more densely crowded than on the occasion of the Police Athletic exbibition for the benefit of the Widows’ and Orphans’ fund last Monday evening. ‘The crowd was further noticeable for its good humor, its demonstrations of sympathy with the contestants, and the unstinted applause which it showered upon its favorites, The exhibition was highly creditable to the force, and evidence was shown of a marked improvement in the condition of the force since the establishment of the Police Athletic Club. The contests were as follows: Sparring, heavy weights—J. Pilkington and J. Brittonner. Pilking- ton won first heat. - Sparring, light weights—Brady and Matterson. Won by latter, Wrestling, collar and elbow—J. Quigley and W. Wayerside Quigley won in 15m. One-mile walk, for members weiching 2 ds — Muldoon, J. W. Phillips and ML. McOarty. Muldowney So aiee Tug of War, between teams of fen from the Pollee Athletic Club and the Scottish Athletic Club—Police team : J. T. Gay, Captain; O, Wable, Orlando Wildey, Charles Smyth, Stephen McDermott, Martin Purey, O. Pratt, P. D. Leddy, Mexander Frazer and Charles Brady. Scotch team: Mr. M. E. More, Captain; BR. Arnold, B. McNichol, ©. Wabrigon. €, Conner, W. McEwen, T. Clare, A. W. Adams, A. ‘Thompson and H, B. Wilson, Jr. The police force would turn the scale at 2,200 pounds, fhe Scotch at1,500. Won by the Police in 3m 28s, Velocipede race for $300 and championship of America—Wm. De Nojelle andj; Wm. Miller’s ‘* Unknown.” The race was very close and exciting, the two never being more than a few feet apart. Te *n- known” fouled his compstitor, to whom was awarded the prize, Greco-Roman wrestliag—William Muldoon and Emilie, Won by former. J, i. Adams and Bolangee, won by former. Collar and elbow wrestling—Chas. Murphy threw James Quigley. Sparring match—James Pilkington defeated M, Welsh. Frank ‘| Donnelly defeated J, H, Cartin. Mile walk—Six entries. Won by J. T. Pilkington in 8m 25s. Tug of War, second trial—After pulling 17m. the gas was suddenly turned down and the tournament brought to a2 close. Yonkers ArTHLETic Crus.—The Yonkers Athletic Olub held its second annual meeting last Monday evening, when the following officers were clected: John A. Byrne, Pres. ; Geo. H. Palmateer, Vice-Pres.; Wm. Cogan, Sec.; Joseph Walsh, Treas.; Chas. M. Shaw, Captain; Chas. Knoulin Geo. Nodin and James Leary, Executive Committee. 1 W. OC. Tue ‘‘Srarrans.”—We have received from Mr. Frank Ss. Clifford, the gymnastic director, a copy of the constitution of the Spartans, an tncorporatéd athletic club of Boston. The object of the association is to promote intellectual and physi- eal culture among both males and females, and especially by providing suitable grounds where there can be a reading room, library and place for athletic and training exercises. By its charter the club has power to extend and establish branches in other cities, towns and villages, and doubtless the order will be increased as it well deserves. AnoTHER Pair oF Leas mn Morron.—No sooner does one run down than another is wound up and started off. This time it is Weston, who, on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at New- castle-on-Tyne, Eng., began the task of walking 1,000 miles in 400 consecutive hours. If we had a department of ‘Tr rational Pastimes” this item should go there, Curting.—The great curling contest between curlers of the North and South of Scotland, for the Dalrymple medal, comes off to-day at Central Park. The sport begins at 10:30 4. M., and closes at 5 p.m. ‘Twenty clubs are exgected to partici- pate, representing New York, Brooklyn, Paterson, Yonkers, Albany, Buffalo, and Philadelphia, —Wilbur & Hastings, of 40 Fulton Street, leading station. ers and printers, haye issued an admirable calendar and diary, which we find most convenient in our daily use. ——— Tue SHoninaeR Orcin Company,—America fairly leads the world in the perfection of that feature of modern civili- zation and musical culture, the reed organ. And in the mul- tiplicity of excellent instruments to select from, many persons are at a loss to know what organ they shall purchase for their homes. The admirable system of awards adopted at the Gen- tennial Exhibition, however, where all the rival companies displayed their best work, helps to solve the difficulty for. many intending purchasers. The Shoninger Company re- ceived the verdict of the judges: ‘* The best instrument for the money,” a decision which is amply endorsed by the fact of the steadily increasing public appreciation of the merits of these instruments. — SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. Fo our customers and the public :—In reply to the damag ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split, bamboo rods, by ‘‘dealers*’ who are unable to com- pete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular — which we shall be pleased {o mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr & MAurzson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. - 7. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK. - ; Date. Boston. New York. |Char leston HH. OM, H. Mz H, M. : S)aNly dA votes tate. ~ 3 18 owe) 0 418 ET bs ey 4 48 1 59 1 04 — Jan. 13... 5 AL 2 43 1 58 Jan. 14. 9 42 3” 36 2 59 dan. 1 f 48 4 37 4 038 dan. 1 8 52 5 638 5 09 Jan. 17. 9 51 6 31 6 08 YACHT BUILD- ING. BY NAUTICUS. A 8PORTSMAN’S CANOE. BOAT AND The drawings represented by diagrams No. 34, 35 and 36 are for a boat of all work, either duck- ing, fishing, or travel. The dimensions of the £ canoe are thirteen feet long, thirty inches wide and nine inches deep at midships. With the sheer represented on the drawings, the stem . _ and stern would be one foot deep. If thought Diagram No. 84. 4 zi — adyisable, two or three inches more sheer may be given. The design may be lengthened by placing the cross sections further apart, making ' the canoes fourteen or fifteen feet long. The drawings give one-half the length of the boat, oth ends being precisely alike. The general construction of the boatis the same as the roy- ‘boat already, described. Planking, cedar, one- ‘ ~ } Sy : quarter or three-eighths of an inch thick. Ig quarter-inch planking is used, the rlbs should not be more than four inches apart. Ribs—for three-eighths planking—may be placed from six to eight inches apart. The ribs-may be from three-eighths to one-half inch thick ; keel, seven- eighths to one inch thick; stem and stern, deadwood, of a corresponding size. The rails are three-fourths of an inch thick and one and one-half inch deep. Diagram No. 37 represents the manner in which the deck beams are joined to the rails. The deck beams are one-half inch thick and haye a rise of threé inches. If more sheer is given to the boat than is represented in the diagram, the rise of deck is increased in like amount. Curved deck beams may be used if preferred. Two boards—one-half inch thick —are nailed to the ridge or deck beams, and can- vas stretched over all and fastened with tacks: The length of cockpit may be about five feet ; wash-boards on side of cockpit, four inches wide, supported by knees ; combing projects one and one-half inch aboye deck. The deck may be constructed as described in the article on the Skip-jack Canoe. Outriggers for rowing are fit- ted in such a manner as to be readily removed. Paddles for ducking, about three feet long ; for cruising, Seven and one-half or eight feet long. With the aid of a few supplementary sugges— tions, the reader will be in possession of all that : loads, or is c ie ters, the midship section s milay to Ne that of the sportsman’s canoe; orlpatésipned! for light rowing, a midship see Ree rea, | is desirable. The proportions of ribs, “yl 5 son. Te: ue om., V Jess ar enworthy ; S Of ribs, planking, ; a etc., depend as much on the service required as. on the size of the boat. A ship-boat, twenty- four feet long and six feet beam, has ribs about one and one-half inch thick; frame in propor- | 357 UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK City, have made extensive prep- arations for the approaching HOLIDAYS. | Their Stock of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Bronzes, Pottery, Stationery and Fancy Articles, is the larg- est and most varied in this coun- try, and includes novelties from abroad and choice goods of their own “manufacture, not to be found elsewhere. A, special department has been organized for sending goods to persons at a distance from New tion; planking, seven-eighths or one inch thick 5 ribs placed ten or twelve inches apart. A North River shad fisher’s boat is from eighteen to twenty feet long, five and one-half to six feet beam, and three to three and one-half feet wide at the stern; depth at midships, eighteen inches; at bow, twenty-seven *inches; at stern, inches ; of an inch thick, loads on the stern; fuilaft. There aremany other methods of con- struction besides the one already described. In diagonal planking, one end of the planking is fastened to the keel, the other bent up in a di- agonal direction to the rail, and there fastened. The planks are fitted close to one another and bent oyer frames made to give the desired shape. thirty planking, fiye-eighths or three-fourths As these boats carry heayy the water lines are made very York, and any one known to the house, or naming satisfactory references, can have careful se- lections sent for inspection. They have lately published a little pamphlet containing acon- densed account of each depart- ment, and lists of articles appro- priate for presents, which they will send to any address on re- quest. Piper Heidsieck i) Liagran Nod. ue 3 i v Gian No. IS, “a Lh After one course of planking is completed, an- other course is laid over it, crossing the first course at right angles. he two courses of planking are firmly riveted together and no ribs are used. Double planked boats—without ribs —are also made by running the planking fore and aft as usual, lapping the planks of the se- cond course on those of the first, and riveting all together. Boats are made of paper, and there are many different ways of combining wood and canvas ; but the * original Jacobs ”"— fore and aft planking on good oak frames—is the very best method yet devised to make a service- able and lasting boat. There are many objec- tions to the use of metal for small boats, and it will never be popular except for large craft. — For Sale Everywhere. JOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., 45 Beaver epecle New York, an 44 St, Sacrament street, Montreal, a CoMMODORE VoORHIS, OF THE BRooKLyn YAouT GENERAL AGENTS. Cius.—We regret to announce the death of Ja- cob Voorhis, Jr., Esq. Mr. Voorhis joined the New York Yacht Club in 1868, and later became a prominent member of the Brooklyn Yacht Club. In 1872 he was elected Commodore of the Brook- lyn Club, which office he held until 1876. Dur- a ing his management oH ae ere ne fe nb Cc G G ¢ h , S were wisely and carefully carried out. ately, i with declining health, Mr. Voorhis had been , ¥, un er SS) ons, . ape a portion of the sepr an the OD : el he late Commodore was we nown as the owner of the schooner Madeleine, which vessel (LATE 502-504 BROADWAY,) ' was selected as the champion of the N. Y. Yacht 5 Club in the last contest for the America cup. 184 F ifth Avenue sah } Originally the Madeleine was built asa sloop; (Broadway and 234 St.,) Octil ESTABLISHED 1820, = she was rebuilt by Mr. Voorhis, until as a schoo- ner she became so conspicuous for her victories as to win the proud title of Queen of the Fleet. Mr. Voorhis, from his genial character and high sense of honor, was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. Tue Fiorina Yacut Cuus.—The yachting sea- NEW YORE. ———_. SEAL-SKIN SACQUES AND WRAPS, is Necessary to enable him to design row-boats for any required service. The proportion of depth of hold at midships to length, for ordi- nary rovw-boats, is one-twelfth or one inch in @epth to each foot in length. The proportion of width to length varies from one-fourth to one- sixth. Boats to be used in rough water require more sheer than others, unless they are decked at the bow, when it a matter of indifference. The shape of the Thidship gection is a matter of importance. If the boat is designed to carry son for the winter was most auspiciously opened last week by a ball given by the members of the club to their friends in the newly completed Yacht Club House, which js a handsome struc- ture of Swiss architecture. The Florida Club, whose organization and work have been recorded in former numbers of Forrst AND STREAM, is composed of the citizens of Jacksonville and gentlemen visitors who make that city their winter headquarters. Besides affording pleasure to residents and members, the Goors of its new club house are always open for. the entertain- Ment of strangers properly recommended, who FUR-LINED CIRCULARS AND CLOAKS, FUR ROBES, MATS, COLLARS & GLOVES. ALL IN LARGE ASSORTMENTS AND AD LOW PRICES. , re =) Lea may | N. B,—Orders by mail or information desired will _ ~ Deols bt Teceive special asi iy ry SYRACUS Double-Barrel Breech-Loading Rifles, and Shot and The Kennel. -_ - «Th LEFEVER, E, N. Y., MANUFACTURERS OF DS DOUBLE AND SINCLE-BARREL BREECH-LOADING SHOT-CUNS Rifle combined. Muzzle-Loading Creedmoor “Zuaranteed to be the best, and not to give ‘‘ UNACCOUNTABLE MISSES.” Our Catalogue for 1878 will be ready January 15, giving full description of gun, recent improvements tn same, matters of general interest to Sportsmen, ete., ete. U7 } Che Hennel. NEW YORK SHOOTING COAT. and in the ST. LOUIS BENCH SHOW February 19th, 20th, 21st and 22d, 1878, e A stylish, handsome Coat. First-class in every particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, end the cheapest. MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. i ing. (Horace Pockets and lining made to take out, so that it may be worn for early fall KB Wa eae! ABoracs RAVE Rane cther™) Price tor Coa ee vest, $6.50. cs Aino the ene bows corduroy pants at $10 per pair. et ice for Coat. ; Ves 50. 1 r tad Dn ingeacamy een Se aie fi cheapest goods do not turn briars and will not give satisfaction i 5 t Also, in addition to the above, I am making a Waterproof ne he Sai en ee. pe ene a a Bait gay it is The E ay bei te Ae. Say aot fall Suit ard. 00 eT also make the Sleeveless i is The Best Yet. Coa 50. . 00. ed Baars yeet smitty a oe desired, Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application F. L. SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. For Sale by Dealers in GUNS and SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. AT E. AM, Z $3,000 CASH PRIZES, $2,500 SPECIAL PRIZES. REDUCED RATES AND PASSES FOR DOGS ON RAILROADS—HALF RATES BY ALL THE EXPRESS COMPANIES. The richest prize list ever offered at a dog show in America. Premium lists ready for mailing on ap- plication to the Secretary. Entries Close Feb. 5, 1878, Positively. ‘(ult | All entry fees must accompany entries, Certif- cates furnished exhibitors by the Association en- titling the holders to reduced railroad rates and privileges. S\N Tals vali i 1 i i ly attached to any boot, i Self-Fast “Skate ever invented. Can be instantly and firmly 1 : R Fe eS eaet eine fans with Fess Price per pair $5, Nickel Plated $6. Sent by Men eee ae aeaeipt of price, or, by Wxpress C.0.D. Send stanp for illustrated price-list of Skates, Keyolvers, Nove 1 Sportsmen's Goods. ‘Trade supplied by i Re Ni nctisteet AND STREAM, FISH & SIMPSON, 132 Nassau street, N.Y. THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS. Manufacturers of the FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RELOADING CARTRIDGE, i d Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments, op aek ae ad All ends of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Bpecial attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N. Y. Gity. “Spartsim'e'n, Attention ! — Init l CHAS. LINCOLN, Superintendent. JOHN W. MUNSON, Sec., St. Louis, Mo. ERINA KENNEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprizror, Hdina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, Spaniels, fox and beagle hounds. “Sancho,” Imp. Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See the celebrated **Hamlet,” No, 836. This dog “Sancho” has won seven prizes—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here. vate BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER? ‘On THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animais, An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pests May be used with entire safety. Contents of a package suflicient to rid half a dozen large dogs of the vermin, : NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITHe OUT THE FLEA KILLER, Price 50 Gents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of prices Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, jyl9tt 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE, Keep Your Feet Dry. The only premium awarded by the Centennial Commission, Philadelphia, 1876, for Alligator. Waterproof Boots and Shoes. SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES, (soods sent to all parts of the U. Ses | Cc. O. D. Twenty-one Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalg awarded, including Medal of English Kennel Club, and of Westminster Kennel Club, New York, Catalogues containing full: insivactions for self-measurement sent free on application. — 503 Broadway, New York. ‘W. W. Groener’s Patent Wedge Fast, Hammer- less Breech-Loader. THE GUN OF THE FUTURE, It has already made its mark in Great Britain The gelf-cocking is effected by the raising of the breech ends of the. barrels for loading, and works smoothly and without requiring much force to open the gun and cock the locks, ‘There isa safety bolt at the side which answers for half cock. The Mechanism of this action is exceedingly strong and simple, and is better suited for hard work than |, any other gun in use, W._W. GREENER winner of the great Londun Gun Trials of 1875 and 1877, beating 121 guns by all the best makers of London, Birmingham, Edin- burgh and Dublin, Wone aie genuine unless so stamped. F. 0.de LUZE, 18 South William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent, , For sale in cases of 112 lbs. Special terms to @ealers, Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or any other animals, or money returned. It is put up in patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facilitates its use. Simple and efficacious, Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid These guns are warrauted to kill game at 100 yards. Read W. W. GREENER’S book on Citoke- Bore Gunsiand How to Lod, puidished by Messre. Cassell, Petter & Galpin, New York. \ Address, . ST. MARY'S WORKS, Birmingham and 68 Haymarket, London; OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies ont F of my iva belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are blackand white. Two of them are black, white and tan, and are almost perfect images of thetir sire. For particulars, address L, F. WHITMAN, 6 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. a je2s tf ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS A CERTAIN REMEDY. Fut up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with fill directions for use, Price 50 cents per Box by mail. Both the above are recommended by RoD AND GuN ind FOREST AND STREAM, W. HOLBERTON. 102. NASBAU ‘STREET. DOGS. DR, HENRY GARDNER, 1,762 Broadway, between S6th and 57th st., New York City. Dogs treated and purchased ‘on commission, Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases. ; Ag 2tr FS SALE—A thoroughbred fallow red dachs- hund bitch, two years old. Inquire of WM. H. ' GOETTING, 406 Third avenue, N. Y, ‘Tanto It - OR BALE--A brace of fine red Irish setter pups, i bred from ‘“ Champion ” red-Irish, imported ‘Stock. For particulars address HORACE SMITH, No. 33 Park Ri ’ t jlo 1 Te 1 Row, Oct 12 ’ iia English K. C. 5S. B., No, 1,005. Heis a grandson of ees SPANIEL BREEDING KENNEL OF / M. P. McKOON, Franklin, Del. Co., N. ¥.— I keep only cockers of the finest strains. I sell only young stock. I guarantee satisfaction and safe de- livery to every customer. These beautiful and in- telligent dogs cannot be beaten for ruffed grouse and woodcock shooting and retrieving, j10 te INE DOGS FOR SALE.—The owner of the two English setters, advertised in this paper of Dec. 6, haying no farther use for them, will take $7 for one and $50 forthe other. They are honestly worth double. Apply to G. M., Dauphin, Dauphin County, Penn. Janio 1f BARGAIN—For sale or exchange an Ai large and very handsome Trish red setter dog puppy, fourteen months old ; black eyes and nose; bred from prize winning parents; full pedigree ; war- ranted free of faults; will sell or exchange for first class St. Bernard stock, Address J, R. SCHUYLUR, Bloomsburg, Pa, Jano 1 He SALE—One of the handsomest and hesi{ broken imp. red Irish setter dogs in America; is four years old, thoroughly broke on quail, ruffed grouse, and is one of the best snipe dogs that I ever hunted with. Pedigree and the above guarantee ; price, if taken soon, will be cheap. One red Trish Setter dog pup, Six months old; is ont of Bess,” by C. Z. Miley’s imp. red Irish dog, “York,” one of the handsomest red dogs in America. Prive cheap. For fall particulars inquire G. S, HACKER, Lancaster, Pa. j19 it De SETTER PUPPIES—Two pure red Trish _S8etter dog puppies for sale, now weaned, by Lim- erick (Plunket-Juno) out of imported Flora (Fop-Lill U1). Very handsome and healthy. Address « Lim- erick,” care of THE CouNTRY, P, O. Box 3,011, New York, Janl0 it Deer Ma cetera Irish setter bite months. Sire of pups, Don, C, Cooper, of Limerick, Ireland, Sec. Nat. Kennel Club, St. Louis, M by Rodman’s Dash. One Gordo months old; hunted this f very fast, with good nose; will make 4 geod one, One Gordon bitch eight months old. Full pedigree given with pups. H, B. VONDERSMITH, Lancas- ter, Pa. Novy29 tf OR SALE.—A well broken pointer dog of good __8t0ck and pedigrees. Also, some finely bred pointer pups, six months old. Address Immediateiy, hes, four imported from J, by C. H. Turner, 0.; dam, Conntegs, n bitch, eighteen all; staunch on quail and JOHN TOMKINS, Kennebunk, Me, 13 3t OR SALE—My red Irish bitch “Bess,” b Salter’s EF celebrated “Dash,” out of Strachan’s ins “Belle.” *“Bess” whelped thirty-fiy ees piers ang is a splendid field cock, qnail and snipe, Will sell «‘Beas” in whel imp. ‘‘York,” if desired. Als0, 4 pair of pups, teas months old, by “York,” out of “Bess.? Address F. A. DIFFENDERFFER, Lancaster, Pa. ja3t for Sale. OR FLORIDA—An excursion tic ton steamers, rood unti discount, Address GC. B. Rk. New York. ) Bares SALH, CHEAP—Two first-class loading shot-suns bu_, little, and all ag no time to use them, Kennebunk, Me. ECOND-HAND. € puppies in dog on wood- Ket, via Charles- 1 June, Will be sold at a >» 3S West Ninth street, Jano 1t breech- » 10and 12-gange: been nsed ood as new; sold only as Thaye Address JOHN TOMKINS, ]3 3t [ —A very fine Tolley breech loader, with two sets of barrels fitted to same stock; one pair 10-bore Damascus and very close shooting, Other pair laminated steel and eylinder bore; weight, 9 lbs, and 93¢ Ibs. ‘This gun was made to order for the owner, and is very superior in every respect. Can be examined at gun store of aes C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N. ¥. oy | CReS AND COUNTRY and exchanged. fifth street, New York AGanted. W 4ANTED_An eight-gauge double breech-loader, Address, with description and price, 8. B, Office of “Forest and Stream,” ‘id HOW To LIVE FLORIDA, HOW TO GO, Cost OF TRIP COST TO SETTLE, what to eul- tivate, hi PROPERTY bou ht, sold C. 8. PECK, 8 West wenty- Septa7 ty New. es orEer, published yY at2l Park Row, New * York pe Single copy, 10c., one year~ #S1 40 Acros Or alti ed pie O., TROY, N. Y. Valise Lounge, $5 to $8. Trade dis- counts. Free Circulars, yy with every Lounge Pillow and Mosquito Bar Can and Cot. Valise Cot, Price $10. Spreads 6 ft. x 2tt. Jointed Tent Poles: 6 ft. poles, $3 per Ret; 9 ft. poles, $4 per set. Branch Offices—1 Cortlanat St. N. ¥. City; 18 Fanieul Hall Square, Boston. +5 Calle Tejadilio, Havana 215 Sansome St., San Fran- aleoa Meters wanted. dy1< Cow Gunpowder. Warren Powder Mills MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. SPORTING BRANDS—2Bureka, Continental « Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Gannon and Musket, U.8.Standard. The above can be hadof the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P.LOVELL & SONS .corner of Wash- Ue tae Cornhill and Brattle streets, Boston, Mass. Y- THE HAZARD POWDER (CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER, Hazard’s ‘* Electric Powder.’ Nos, 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed ip point of strength and cleanliness, Packed im square canis- ters of 1 1b. only. Hazard’s “American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). In 1 lb, canisters and 64 lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting, Well adapted to shot- : guns. Hazard's ‘ Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse). Ini and 5 1). canisters and 614 and 123g lb. kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration, For field, forest or water shootliig, it Tanke any other brand, and it is equally serviceable for muzzle or breech-loaders, Hazard’s “‘ Kentucky Rifle.” FRERG, FFG, and “Sea Shooting” FG, in kege yf 25, 1234 and 6% !bs, and cans of 5 lbs.s} HG is also packed inland 34 lb, cmisters. Burns strong and moist. The FFG and FFG are fayorite brands for ordinary sporting. and the ‘Sea Shooting” BG is the standard Rie powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES 'OR #XPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OB, PROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. - The above can be had of deaiers, or of the Com- pony e Agents in every prom‘nent city, or wholesale at our ofiice, 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. | L 5 LLS MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF Office—13 BROAD STREET,: BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, WESTERN SPORTING. (Oriental Rifle.) ~ The ‘Oriental ” powder is equal to made expense is spared to make the best. Bry mess We _ BRANCH OFFICES. _ J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. Y. Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Tll. Cc. J. Chapin, Agent, 215 Locust St., St. Lonis, Mo. Agencies in the principal cities in the United States, A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE. SECOND GRAND DISTRIBUTION, 1878, AT NEW ORLEANS, TURSDAY, FEB, 12. Louisiana State Lottery Company. This institution was regularly incorporated by the Legislature of the tate for Educational and Chari- table purposes in 1868, with a capltalof $1,010,000, t0 which it has since added a reserve fund of $350,000. ITS GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION willtake place monthly en the second Tuesday. It never scales or postpones. Look at tne following distri- bution : CAPITAL PRIZE, $30,000. 100,000 TICKETS AT TWO DOLLARS EACH. HALF-TICKETS, ONE DOLLAR. LIST OF FRIZEHS. 1 Capital Prize............. OS SEAS $30,000 A Gapital Prize, ...sescces+-seveeesee-ss--- 10,000 1 Capital Prize..... Popes anutece feaet's 6,000 2 Prizes Of $2,500..... sncsecsessenee heck doe 5,000 B\PHIZeB OF DOM i asesecness ness cctocn sir 5,000 BO Prizes OF G00 reece 2 ere e en necnereaee 10,000 100 Prizes of 100,.....-.....200-.2,--.+--- 10,000 200 Prizes of BO poeessyengsesescsgeweses 20,000 500 Prizes of cee S 3 a:b Toy kee obs . 10,000 1000 Prizes of TO. ee asarccess- 105000 APPROXIMATION PRIZES: 9 Approximation Prizes of $300...,,.-.-.... 2,700 9 Approximation Prizes of $200...........-- 1,800 . ‘ 93 Approximation Prizes of $100............, 900 1857 Prizes amounting to........ ALE Nie nen ta $110,400 Ri+sptusible corresponding agents wanted at all prominent points, to whom a liberal compensation will be paid. _ Application Tor rates to clubs should only be made to the Home Office in New Orleans. Write for further information or send orders to M. A. DAUPHIN. = 0, Box 692, New Orleans, Louisiana, or to B. FRANK MOORE & SON, 317 Broadway. ew Vork City. AN our Grand Extraordinary Mrawings are under the supervision and Manavement of GENERALS G. T. BEAUREGARD andJUBAL A, RARLY,. The next drawing occurs Tuesday, ‘ March 12 Janio2t-cow | Sportsmen's Goods. BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W- SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON, MASS. THE BEST IN USE. ONLY ONE QUALITY MADE AND THAT IS THE VERY BEST. Flexible, Waterproof, Tan-Color, Duck. Each article—coat, trousers, vest and hat —has the name and manufacturers’ address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine with- out it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Can- ada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We make no discount except to the trade. The price of the suit complete is $18. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest and choice of either cap with havelock, or hat. The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. The color is that known as ‘* dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are copper riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit complete in every way. This 1s what one of our best sportsmen says of it, writing from camp : ‘* Miserable, drench- ing rain, pouring down ina perfect deluge, as if a second flood had come upon the earth, two portages to cross, and a swamp between them; that was the prospect before we reached our camping ground. Sucha swamp, too; almost impassable, for where the ground was }: firm was an almost impenetrable thicket of thorns and what not, that looked asif it would tear you to pieces. Well, we got to our camp, and J must confess I was agreeably sur- prised on my arrival. Although I had been nearly eight hoursunder imcessant rain, labor- ing and striving along under the adverse cir- cumstances above mentioned, yet I found myself comparatively dry, and my clothes wthout a tear. For the benefit.of our brother- sportsmen, let me advise one of Messrs. Sim- mons’ (of Boston, Mass.) Waterproof Suits. Oh! what a relief it was to find one’s tobacco was dry, and that one could light a pipe ; that you could laugh at your miserable friend, who stood shivering and shaking as if he had the palsy; and then, next morning, oh! what fun if was to see him mending his clothes, while I had not a tear to complain of. Ventilation, also, that great bugbear of water- proof suits, is legislated for in the most inge- nious manner. No sportsman should fail to supply himself with a suit which is at once cheap, practical, and will last an almost indef inite time.” OurL.eatherJackets and Vests are the great wind protectors. They are made from soft, pliable black leather, flannel lined, and’ sell at $9 and $7. Our Flexible Tan~ Colored Waterproof Leather Coats and Breeches are considered the finest things ever made. They sell at $22 and $15. An illustrated circular, containing full des- cription of each garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application, Address G W. SIMMONS & SON, GAK:HALL, BOSTON,{ MASS. es i a a ._ o Te ‘PRICE, BOXED, WITH D : rs, B LUGS, TARGETS, &c., $10. FULL NICKEL PLATE © ~~ — 7 = = pe et. ~_— A FINE HOLIDAY P 4 THE N EW IMPROVED AIR. RIFLE. ; sHspecially apted for Target Pra: SPLENDID: FOR SHOOTING 2. MALL GAME salons aid CATS OR BOES. Just the thing for Taxidermists to collect specimens. There is no report or d Le ger attending its use, or any auxiliaries required to operate it. Ttcan be loaded sy easeand rapidity. Itis extremely simple, and has no delicate parts to get out of ane ie ae out. For sale by the Trade generally, Sent upon receipt of price or GC. oO, D. a SEND FOR CIRCULAR. H. M. QUACKENBUSH, Patentee and M’f’r, Herkimer, N, ¥. N.Y. _ BEND ROW CIRCUS 5) SR RUADSHIBIU Sr prenice ond 20tr, Be pane Hart's Sportsman’s Favorite Metallic Shells. FOR BREECH-LOADING SHOT CUNS. These Shells are easily loaded, and the caps easily extracted Head solid and much thicker than any Shell now made, pring a solid seat for hana ae re it from driving through or springing away, thereby causing miss-fires. The Cone is made of tened solid in its place. Neither rusts nor corrodes fast, like moyable anvil made from Cone also prevents miss-fire when a cap has been left on shell for a few days, which is liable to occur eith in steel or iron. These Shells are finely finished, and made any length ordered, from 23¢ to 33¢ inches ir ae Shells and Loaders and Descriptive Price-Lists can be obtained from all the leading Sportsmen’s Houses throughout the country. GEO. E. HART & CO., Newark, N. J. FROM CAPTAIN BOGARDUS, CHAMPION WING-SHOT OF AMERICA at Messrs. Grorce HE. Hart & Co.—Gentlemen: The flity Shells I received from you to-day suit me bett than anyl have everused. They are stronger and better in every respect, and I shall use them in I i shooting hereafter. Yours truly, A. H. BOG ARDUS y A VICTORIOUS INVENTION. : | The Eagle Claw. Aningenious device for the i atta ets purpose of catching all kinds of The easy method of setting the Eagle Claw, combined with the simplici i i ; 4 Wantaees, ty of removing the victim, are among its peculiar It is immaterial how to place it when set. It may b i flat in the ground, suspended from the limb ofa ieee Srcwihen occasion requires, covered with grass, leaves or other light material withont in any way impairing its certain operation It is adapted for bait of any description, and, when set, no Animal, Fish or Bird that touches the bait can possibly escape It does not mangle or injure its victima in the slightest degree, nor need they be handled to free them from the tap, PRICE LIST, No. Prater and all Kinds of small game and animals, seme s or eaedoca steady ochdene Se aces oun. SOG No, 2—For patenting Mink, Muskrats, Raccoons, large ghine: No. 8,or Rocky Mountain Giant, for catching Bears ayo pne: ears Panthers, etc, Can be easily set by ahora and wales Strain of several hundred pounds. Weight, 10 1015 lbs, $10, oods sent, E 7 ehdreae Z charges paid, to any address on Teceipt of Stent & Co., Mfr's, Agents, 132 Nassau St., P, O, box 2997, NEW YORK. ; IACENTS WANTED. SHARPS RIFLES---MODEL 1878. ORDERS FOR THE NEW MILITARY AND LONG-RANGE RIFLE ARE NOW BEING FILLED, SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST. Sharps’ Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn. NEW YORK WAREROOMS, 177 BROADWAY. HENRY C, SQUIRES, No..1 CORTLANDT STREET, THIRD DOOR FROM BROADWAY. Which prevents nickel, and fas- steel. The Nickel All price. Purdy, AGENT FOR THR Celebrated Prize Guns OF 7 WwW. W. CREENER. —_—_————— These guns haye beer winners in every trial during the last three years, competing with all the firet- class makers in England, The sh-oting of eyery gun is naranteed, and prices as low as consistent with good work, Guns built to exact order of sportsmen. keep the best selected stock of guns by all the other makers to be found in this city, including Scott, Webley, Remington, Parker and Fox. Marshall's new Glass Ball Trap, $5; three traps,$12. English chilled shot, all sizes and in any quantities. Agent for Dittmar powder. Complete ontfits for hunting and camping. Best Breech-Loader ever offered in the United States for $35. Wholesale Agent for Holabird’s Shooting Suits, and Camp Lounge Company. Metropolitan Hotel, Wild Fowl Shooting. WASHINGTON, D. C: ; SPRINGVILLE HOUSE OR SPORTSMEN’S RE- Carrollton H otel, TREAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, L. Ly B Mp. By a practical gunner and an old bayman. Has TIMORE, Bienes on hand the best of boats, batteries, etc., with the largest rig of trained wild-geese decoys on the const. Special attention given by himself to his ests, and satisfaction guaranteed. Address WM. . LANE, Good Ground, L. I. Novs tf UNION SQUARE HOTEL, UNION SQUARE, Corner 15th Street, New York. A.J. DAM & SONS, Proprietors. beating all bese London makersz- 187, presented by Mr. San? FO, SurTog ‘SESE ‘Way uns) uopuo'y yo zsunt Ay Winner of the Mussive Sliver Cup iin R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y., andST. NICHOLAS, N.Y. THE METROPOLITAN - is midway between the Capitol and the White Honse, and the most convenient location in the city. Tt haz beon refitted and re-furnished thronghout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, aud charges moderate. : R. B. COLEMAN & CO. HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, 13 nearer New York City than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Is as near, and has as good shoot- ing grounds, and as experienced attendants (with live Reese and other decoys, batteries, etc., always on and); nearer the station; the largest and the best kept house in the bay. L,I. RR.to Atlanticyille Station. Fare, $2. Stage meets all trains. W. } HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor, Attanticville, L. I., Oct, 20, 1877, octes * &, THOMAS, JR., ; GUNS, PISTOLS, SPORTING GOODS, 174 Sonth Clark Street, Chicago, Ti. N.Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency : With the latest im raved “Newspaper Folaing and Mailing Machines, No. 13 Spruce atree ' JAMESBRADY, Manager and Proprietor. Publications. LONG-RANGE RIFLE SHOOTING. A Complete History of the International Long-Range Matches, [873-|877—Come plete Elcho Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N. HR. A. Bte.s Hic. FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN.” Price 25 cents. New YorRE. Pablished by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 1877, Bound Volumes or Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. ‘ First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, Acomplete set of the FOREST AND STREAM- seven volumes, bound handsomely in cloth—a valu, able library for the sportsman—ean now be obtained on application to this office. BINDERS. filustrated works, music and magazines in the best Biyles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days a. requires. 2, WALEER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. Camp Life in Florida. y CHARLES HALLOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST, Published by Forest and Stream Pub- lishing Co., No. 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORE, And for sale by all booksellers. Sent by mail, post- age prepaid, on recelpt of price ($1.50) at office of publication, FRANK SCHLEY’S AMERICAN Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Hunting and Shooting the American Partridge--Quail; Raffed Grouse—Pheasants, with directions for hand- ling the pun, hunting the dog, and shooting on the witig. Price, $2. Liberal discount to the trade. To be had at book stores generaliy. Address, . Frank Schley, Frederick City, Md, Oct 11 Anew Medical treatise, “‘The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- KN ()\ vation, a book for everybody, Price $1, sent by mail, Witty original prescriptions, either one of which is worth ten times the price of the book. Gold medal awarded the author. The Boston Herald says: The Science of Life is, beyond all comparison, the most extraordinary work on Physiology ever pub- lished.”” An [iustrated Pam- HE AL iiet SentrReEE. Address DR. . H. PARKER, No. 4 Bul- finch Street, Baston, Mass. THYSELF Octd 3m : 4 s The Southern Guide. A finely illustrater quarterly periodical, exhibiting the characteristics aud resources of the Southern States. One dollar per year; single copies, 25 cents. Published by BRAMHALL & CO., Washington, D. C. Dec6 3m qasuee WORLD —A splendidiy illustrated o montiily, $1,25 a year, Send 10 cts fora speci- men copy. Address POUGTRY, WOR Hartford, ‘= ecb lyr E ee Ex - General Manager, +-+~ FOREST | Bubligutions. Sportsman's Gazetteer AND CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES BHALLOCKEHK, Editor ‘* Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun.” 896 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, $4; half-bound mo., $5. A complete Dictionary {for Sportsmen. Evyery- body wants it that has a dog, gun or fishing rod. A complete description of all kinds of Game, Fish, etc. Field Sports, Woodcraft, Angling, Fly Tying, Dogs, Dog Breeding, Diseases aud ‘Treatment, Boat- ing and Boat-building. Several thousand localities where game and fish are to be found. Nothing of the kind ever before published worth ten times the price. PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 111 Fulton street, New York. KANSAS. All aboutits Soil, Climate, Resources, Products, Laws, and its People are given in the “‘ Kansas Farmer,” a 10-page Weekly, in its fifteenth year. Postpaid, three months, 50 cents. Address J. K. HUDSON, Topeka, Kansas, Has quickly taken a high place among agricultural journals.—N Y. Tribune. We have considered it among the best of our exchanges, and a worthy rep- resentative of the West.—Practical Farmer, Phila- delphia, Our Kansas friends should feel much bride in the high character and sterling worth of their State agricultural papet.—_National Live-Stock Journal. We cheerfully credit It with being one of the best edited of our Western agricultural ex- changes,—Spirit of the Times, N. Y. j34t Sportsmen's Routes. QTONINGTON LINE, ki FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST. REDUCED FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA-} GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St. ae NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN Tickets for eale at all principal ticket offices, State rooms secured at offices of Westcott Express Com any, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 333 Washes +gton St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE, : Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rater. L., W. FILKINS, G. P. Agent, D.S. BABCOCK, Pres. FOR FLORIDA r Ko THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent. Philadelphia anu Southern Mail S. 8. Co., Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. Deci4-ly *« The Bermudas.’ Ow A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout 70 deg. +The elegant British Steamships ‘* Bermuda,” and *Camina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger trayel, aré dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda With steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies. For full information apply to A. E, OUTHRBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N.Y. — ssw, Deo 21 1y. St. Paul and St. Louis Short Line. Burlington, C, Ravid- & N’rth’rn EASGiiweay. QUICKEST, CHEATEST AND BEST! Ca TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, crossing wilt connecting wilh all Hast and West Lines in Lowa, running through some of the finest hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Ducks, Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quail. Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of. Reduced rates on parties of ten or more upon application to General Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids. é. J. IVES, Gen, Passenger agent ©. A ee AND STREAM. — * a] |» ’ Sportsmen's Routes. REDUCTION OF FARE. $3 NEW YORK TO BOSTON IA. THE Fall River Line To Boston and Return, $5. Magnificent Steamers NEWPORT and OLD COL- ONY leaye New York daily (Sundays excepted) at 4:30 P.M. This is the only Sound lune giving pass- engers a FULL NIGHT'S REST. Passengers take any one of the FIVE MORNING TRAINS trom Fall River to Boston. BORDEN & LOVELL, GEO. L, CONNOR, Agents, General Pass Agent, N EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LING BOUND BROOK ROUTE, FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA. COMMENCING NOVEMBER 26, 1877. STATION iN NEW YORK—Foot of Liberty st. N. R, Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 13:30 A, M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 12 P, M., and at4dp. mM. for Trenton. Leaye Philadelphia from station North Pennsyl- yania Railroad, Third and Berks streets, at 12:05 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A, M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 P.M. Leaye Trenton for New York at 1:20, 6:35, 8:05, 10:20 A, M., 12715, 2:15, 4:10, 6:15 P.M, Pullman Dra\ing Room Cars are attached to the 9:30 A. M., 3:30, P. ‘M. trains from New Yorkand to the 7:30, A. M., 1:30 P. M. trains from Philadelphia, SunpAay TRAINS—Leave New York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30, 12 Pp, M. Leave Trenton for New York at 1:20, 10:20 A. M,, 6:10 PB. M. Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos, 529 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all ollices of the Erie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, ané at No.4 Court street, Brooklyn, Baggag;: checked from residence to destination. Septis ly H, P, BALDWIN, Gen. Passa, Agent GREAT SOUTHERN Freight& Pass ngerLine, VIA Charleston S. C, The South. and the AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 383 o’%c lock P. M. From 2, Ns RR. . CITY OF ATLANTA, CHARLESTON, Capt. M.S. Woodhull. Capt. R. W. Lockwood. SANTIAGO DE CUBA, G. W. CLYDE, Capt, 8. Crowell. Capt. Ingraham. The above steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the conyenience of passengers, and are un- rivalled on the coast for i Safety, Speed and Comfort. Close Connections at Charleston with the fayorite and well-known Florida packets, DICTATOR, Capt. Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt. Scott, for FARNAN- DINA, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENTERPRISE, MELONVILLE and all points in Florida, EXCURSION TICKETS AT REDUCED RATES. ("Insurance to destination ONE-HALF OF ONE \ PER CENT, Goods forwarded free of Commission. Passage tickets and Bills of Lading issued and signed at the JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO., Agents, Office on the Southwest Pier Dilice of Pier 27, N. R., foot Park Place, wharf, W. P. CLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green, Through Freight Tarifis, Passage Tickets by all routes and to all points in the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained at the office of BENTLEY D, HASELL, General Agent, Great Southern Freight Line, 317 Breadway. corner of Thomos street. Octll 3m 10 SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA E.R. CO. Respectfully invite attention to the Superior Facilities * afforded by their lines for reaching most of the TROTTING PARKS and RACE COURSES in the Middle States. These lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difi- Culties and dangersof reshipment, while the excel- lent cars Which run over the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORTED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylvani Railroad Company also reach the best lecalities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXOURSION TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in all the principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED- FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known centers for Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, and Still Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN: CAPE MAY SQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST ranowned for SALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN AND FEATHER. L. P. FARMER, Gen’l Pass. Agent. FRANE THOMSON, Gen’l Manager, febli-tt Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finesf, Waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun. try. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb's Island, and points on the Peninsula. City Point, dames’ River, Currituck, Florida, and the mountain- ous conntry of Virginia, Tennessee, ete. Norfolk steamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Delaware, Monday aud Fridwy 463 P.M. Hull.utor mation, given at ollice, 197 Greenwich St., New York BIB See oe ee. FOP 25 Ly 445 Sportsmen's Routes. a SAVANNAH, CA., ST. AUCUS- TINE, FLA., NASSAU, N. P., HAVANA, CUBA. From Savannah, Ga., to Nassau, N. P., and Ha- yana, Cuba, via St. Augustine, Mla., steamship San Jacinto will sail Jan 1, 15 and 29, and every alternate Tuesday. Conhecting steamers leave New York on Dec, 29, Jan, 12 and 26. FOR NASSAU DIRECT, Steamship Carondelet, January 2and February 2, and monthly thereafter from Pier 16, Hast River, New York, For all particulars, illustrated snide, &c., apply to MURRAY, FERRIS & CO., No, 62 South St. ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA LINE. For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. C., and Brunswick, Ga, Sailing every FRIDAY from Plier 20, E. R., at 37, M. Close connection made at each port with all rail— roads for the interior, and at Fernandina with the steamer Carrie (which has been refurnished), for Jacksonville and the St. John’s River, For through rates of freight and passage to points in the South and Southwest, dung a = G, H. MALLORY & CO., Agents, 153 Maiden Lane, Nov29 4m NEW YORE. Se SS eS eee EW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIEL N AND THE NORTH. Ps The first-class steamer KLM CITY leayes Pier 25 East River, daily (Sundays excepted) at 3p. mt, Page sengers to North and Hast at 12 Pp. mu, NIGHT LINE—The CONTINENTAL leayes New York at Il Pp. M., arriving in New Haven in time for ihe sae oe trains. ferchandise forwarded by daily express frei train from New Hayen through a Measceete Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Northern New York and Canada. Freight received until 5 p, a4. RICHARD PECK, General Agent, HUNTING FOR DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGES, DUCKS, Take the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, FISHING HOR PEAKE, PICKEREL, BASS, Ero, Follow the G. R, and I.—The “Wishing” Line Time, New York to Grand Rapids, 37 honrs, EXPENSES LOW. Shooting season expires December 15. For infor= mation as to routes, ratio and best poitts for the yarious kinds of game, etc. Apply to A, B, LEET, Gen, Pass -Agent, A. HOPPE, Grand Rapids, Mich, Eastern Agent, 116 Market St., Phila., Pa. Noy22 ti PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best Instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the Judges in their Report, from which the following ig an extract: “The f. SHONINGER ORGAN COS exhibit as the best Instruments ata price rendering them possible to a large class of purchasers, having acom bination of Reeds and Bells, producing novel and pleasing effects, containing many desirable improye- ments, wul stand longer in dry or damp climate, ‘ess liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them to either shrink, swell or spilt.” THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. This Medal and Award was granted after the most severe competition of the best makers, before one cf ‘| the most competent juries ever assembled. New styles and prices just issued, which are in ge cordance with our rule, the BEST ORGANS for the least money, We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents, Illustrated Catalogues mailed, postpaid, upon ap- plication to B, SHONINGER ORGAN CO., $7 to 123 Chestnut Street, NEW HAVEN, CONN — oe ** FOREST AND | 446 < = — . nee * rl. ee Sportsmen's Goods, Guns, Bifles. Ete. | : FLO RIDA OUTFITS. second-Hand Guns AND SPORTING GOODS, WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT CHEAP AT i, FF, MARS TERS, 125 NASSAU ST., N. ¥. One Scott Premier 10-zauge choke-bore, weight 9 lbs., in first-class order, with case, price....$225 One Remington Sporting Rifle, made to order, pistol grip, rubber heel to prevent recoil, ,44- Send 10 cents for illusttated catalogue of SHOOT: ING, FISHING and CAMPING GOODS, with hints and directions for camping, shooting and fishing Bogardus’ rules for glass ball shooting, ete., ete. TENTS, CAMP STOVES, PORTABLE BOATS,) LTRs obec tne Wea tebe Satoh lc eeceekece. BO = RUESER GOODS, JACK LAMPS, Etc. One Hollis’ 10-bore, 9 lb., pistol-grip, rebound- . ne Remington Miliary Rin, 1,006-vard range. ag hree-Barrelled Breech-Loading Guns, One Remington Military Rifle, 1,000-yard range. Suits of all kinds, including velveteen, cordu roy, leather, cic, Als0 a new style of duck, very sott and pliuble, TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE. A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a light and compact gunfrom eight to ten pounds, Fox, Webley, Scott and other breech-loading gulls and rifles, Ammunition of ail kinds, SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. I am able to offer to sportsmen a very superior article in split bamboo rods for fy and bass. fishing } and trolling. Call and examine them. Every rod warranted. With skeleton reel-bands, $18; agua reel-bands, $23, with tip case, extra tip and ag. These rods hnve been well tested, and are equal, if not superior, to any in the market, NEEDED. giving to sportsmen the very thing so omen wantedin all kinds of shooting. 4 PRICES—Three barrel, $75 to $250. Double barrel shot guns. Damascus barrel, $50 to $200. Twist W. H. BAKER & CO.,. Syracuse, New York. | 0 PATENTED OCTOBER 238, MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING ’ The Bohemian Glass Works having made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- Ronan 8 Metal Shell Cleaner. 7 ing for the past year, and haying facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, . Cleans fifty shells inten minutes. No water used Knives elastic, self-adjusting, prevent the slipping of wads, Is unequalled as a breech wiper by cover- ing with an oiled cloth. For sale by all gun dealers, or sample sent free by mail on receipt of price, $1.50; 10 and 12 bore, J, F. RONAN, %88 Shawmut avenue Boston, Mass. Liberal discount to the trade) barrel, $35, SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR, CHAMPION FILLED GLASS BALL. MUCH * FLORIDA OUTEITS A SPECIALTY. have secured the services of that well-known Sportsman, [RA A. PAINE, to take entire charge of the A supplement to my illustrated catalogue will be production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell. ready this week, containing a number of new arti- They will eventually be the Standard Ball. Out of One Million already sold, not one complaint, No cles for sportsmen, including price list of Fancy Price, but a fair profit, Every ball is warranted to give satisfaction. he number ef orders from \ all parts of the country speak volumes. SKATES, Every ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300, Send ior price list. Special inducements to the trade, HEADQUARTERS BOHEMIAN GLASS WORKS, 214 Pearl Street, N. Y. Neve No sportsman should be without “ THE SPORTS- MAN’S DIARY AND NOTE-ROOK ;” Blank Scores | for all kinds of shooting. Rules, etc., bound in leather ;--a handy size for the pocket. Sent on re- | ceipt of 50 cents. THE CHOKE-BORE MAT C H, PAINE’S PATENT Feather-Filled Glass Balls and Huber Traps. MESSRS, WILLIAMS & POWELL HAVE ORDERED 30,000 OF THE FORMER, AND FORTY OF Send no money by mall; remit by draft or P.O. | order, W. HOLBERTOWS SPORTSMENS EMPORIUM, P, O, Box 5,109. 102 Nassan St., N. ¥. THE LATE ORDER FROM W. & C, SCOTT & SONS, EFFECTUALLY ESTABLISHES THE SUPERI- NOW READE, ORITY OF THE PAINE FILLED BALLS sa AND THE HUBER TRAPS, bestm} Sportsman’s Gazetteer . Bogardus’ Patent Rough Glass Balls and Glass Ball Traps. | W. W; GREENER begs to inform his numerous patrons in America that his gun has again come off victorious at the great match of Choke-Bores va. Cylinder Bores, at the London Gun Club, on May 23, beating seventeen of the best shots in Great Britain Who used guns by the best London makers, viz.: Four made by Grant, three by Purdy, three by Dougal, one by Lancaster, Boss and others. (See London Field, May 26, Editorial Remarks.) “Mr, Cholmondiey Pennell, the winner of Mr. Purdey’s massive fifty guinea cup, weighing over 91 ozs,, for the highest score, shot wonderfully well, killing all his birds at 30 yards with the first barrel. The gun he used wasa full choke, by Greener, of Birmingham. The result of the trial served to show the superiority of the choke at the long range, Mr. C. Pennell entting down his birds in a marvellous way with his heavy Greener,” W. W. CREENER, _St, Mary’s Works, Birmingham, and 68 Haymarket, London. Read *Choke-Bore Guns and How to Load,” by Cassell, Petter & Galpin, New York. GENERAL GUIDE. | WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, = These Traps are the only ones that give satisfaction, as they are simple of con- struction, easily set, and not liable to get out of order, and they throw the ball in a Manner that More closely resembles the flight ofa bird than any other trap in the market, The Patent Rough Glass Balls are made of uniform weight and thickness, and have a corrugated surface that strengthens the ball for.shipment to any part of the country, prevents the glancing of shot, and thereby insures the breaking.of the ball when hit, CAPTAIN BOGARDUS was the first to introduce the ROUGH BALL, and at a price far below the smooth ball at that time, Balls and Trap can be ordered through all Gun Dealers, the ‘Trade. MY IMPROVED TRAP (warranted), which will throw a ball in any direction from the shooter at the option of the puller, is now ready for the market. Price $8. 900 pp., Price, 33. BY CHARLES HALLOOK, EDITOR OF “FOREST AND STREAM +" AUTHOR OF THE | Liberal discount to “FISHING TOURIST,” “CAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA,” atc, NEW YORE: W. & C. SCOTT & SONS haye ordered 10,000 bails and 24 traps to be sent to England, | “FORESTandSTREAM” PUBLISHING COMPANY. HEADQUARTERS FOR BALLS, HAGGERTY BROS., 10 Platt Street. The hook is a complete manual for sportsmen : it gives every sportamanlike method for saptur- ing eyery Enown game animal, bird and sh in North America, Tf designates the proper charges for guns for each kind of game, the yarious kinds of decoys and blinds, and baits and tackie for the fish. Decé tf FOR TRAPS, GEO. E. HART & CO., Newark, N. J. G00D°S OIL TANNED | SvOrtsmen’s 4, = shisuBD pe (pase 1855 warranted the genuine article, Send for illustrated circular. MARTIN § HUTCHINGS, P, O, Box 368, Dover, N. H. (Succes- sor to Frank Good.) W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St., N. Y., Agent, ishing Tackle. H. L. LEONARD, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING, Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Every Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounted with my * patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against*im per- fections in material and workmanship. Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood, MADE TO ORDER. Iwas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods, MANUFACTORY, BANGOR, MAINE. A yariety of my rods may be found at No. 19 BEAVER ST., New York City (Up Stairs). ee Outfits for yachting, ‘The camp or fleld a Specialty. Olives by the case, gallon or bottle. THOS. LYNCH, Importer, 99 NASSAU ST., Bennett Building, New York. Sept2T Cc. M- BRENNAN, OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON & MONONGAHELA South Olark Sireet, Chicago. Retail price $900 only $260. Parlor Organs, price $340 only $95. Paper free. Dan’l F. Beatty, Wash- 0 PIANOS ington, N. J, THOMSON & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF Sportsmen’s .Coods, No. 301 BROADWAY, P, 0. box 1,016. New Yore, 5 Mixed Cards, with name, for 10¢ and stamp. Agent's outfit, 10c,. ATWATER BEOR Forest ville, Conn, ecl3 im Pciro 4151, Sant (SS So 88 _ 4 aieele th Bait, + so alecle Wicont, JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DEALERS IN Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jewelry, etc. IMPORTERS OF FRewoz, Gzawan, AnD Encuraz Fasor Goons. GIVEN TO THE MANUFACTURE SPECIAL ATTENTION Gr’ "Aernorxisve DesiGNs For Shooting, Boaling, Racing, and other Prizes, ou ILLUSTRATED GATALOGUE, CONTAINING Three Dozen Wood Cuts of the above and other articles in our line, and including the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTICUT, Malled to any Address, on receipt of 50 3ENTS. THE LATTER. THEY WILL BE SHIPPED FOR ENGLAND UN SATURDAY NEXT. THIS, WITH 5 i EF 3 : it gives over 4,000 localities where came and fish UZ MOCUASENS. H a. ters 2, red may be found, specifies the game found in each | S The best thing in the marke ea quar locality, the hotel accommodation, and the best ZZ for hunting, fishing, canoeing Shes a Seb sates og preparauicy Ee “ Directory 3 yy 3 2? Be 4 was in itself a work of great Magnitude > ow meee ‘ihe tees ay Lae gah? het ek Nii ; at gives the scientific name aud apecific character- ZZ Z — stics of cach species if describes, with the Aabitat bv (ZB fea vane ee chit and breeding season of each—a most valuable con- tribution to science, It describes 297 yarieties of-edible fish alone, that may be taken with the hook; $0 varieties of ducks; 50 varieties of snipe or wadere, and the different methods of shooting each. its instroctions for capturing large game are very minute, and the chapters on woodcraft, ontfitting and camping haye been pronounced by “El Cazador,™ of Los Angeles, California, to be simply complete. Every kind of dog used for sport is designated, and tis points for bench judgments fully given. The chapters relating to selection, breeding, rearin breaking, care aud diseases, comprise a seyent part ofthe yolume. There are 71 prescriptions and recipes given under the revision o*° the best modern canine therapeutists. Ttis in itself the most concise, accurate, instrac- five, sensible and comprehensive work ever written uponthe dog and his diseases. Any physician cam administer the prescriptions with perfect confidence in their safety and emnanye it contains yery useful recipes and remedies for wounds, bites, poisons, illness, and emergencies of allkinds ; for cleaning, repairing, and preservin every implement used for sport; for selection use of syery kind of boat smployed by sportsmen + a reference list of seyeral hundred books in request by sportsmen, and a directory where to buy outiitting goods, ; Tt instrnets in taxidermy, and tells how to preserve £00 mount specimens of animals, birds and fish, W. M. HABIRSHAW, F.C. &., 36 New Street, City. ANALYST FOR THE CHEMICAL TRADE, OF ‘ NEW YORK.’ , OHEMIST OF THE N. Y. STATE AGRICULTURAL SocreTy ANALYTICAL CHEMIST TO THE NEW YORE PRODUCEEXCHANGE, — Dsez74t | ‘ bad —_—) ial Terme, Four Dollars a Year. t Ten Cents a Copy. AMERICAN SPORTSMAN’S NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1878. JOURNAL. * ——_——— ——$—<—<— ns Volume 9.—No, 24. Ne. 111 Fulion St., N.Y. Selected, THE JOYS OF THE FIELD. Ep eEy Sing of the dashing dragoon, The soldier so gallant to see, ' Of joliy Jack Tar in his uniform blue, But the life of the hunter for me, His jacket of canvas so trim, His step so élastic and free, With gun on his shoulder and dogs by his side ;— The joys of the fleld for me. With pockets all over his coat, Hach furnished yyith provident skill; A bold joyous eye and & confident heart, He’s sportsman or soldier at will. Then “hie boys! go on!” is the word, Tt quickens the pulses to see His trusty companions in eager career ;— The joys of the field for me. Ho! steady! he has them ! old Staunch ; How rigid the pup backs his sire; Head un and half turned, with a #whirr up they spring, Now ! right and left give them your fire; A double and odd to the score. “Down, charge,” load and gather the three, Then, on to the covert with footsteps alert ;— Tite joys of the field for me, And when the sun sinks in the west, With purple and gold all aflame, The sportsman exults in the glorious scene, But most he exults in his game. With pockets well filled for his toll, And step still elastic and free, He trolls a stout ditty and marches for home ;— The joys of the field fur me. Behold, at the bountiful board, St. Hubert, what havoc he makes; Charging gallantly into a phalanx of meats, And scaling a tower of cakes! Then a pipe, and perhaps something hot Before ded, is the thing, don’t you see, With slumbers far sweeter than poppies can bring ;— The joys of the field for me, Ye Sybarites, worshiping é¢ase, Who droop at the scent of a rose; How little ye reck what a treasure of joy Old Pan on the sportsman bestovrs. From the clusters the rarest we'll press, Libations, Great Patron, to thee! : Success to the sportsman and health to his dogs ;— The joys of the field for me, —Germantown Telegraph. o> 6——___—. For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. Voyaging on the dlyper Missoni. By Exyesr INGERSOLL... NO. If. ORIGIN OF THE NORTHWESTERN FUR TRADE—FORT BENTON— SYSTEM OF TRADING—BATTLES WITH THE BLACKFEET—AN- ECDOTES OF THE VOYAGHRURS—PROSPHRITY OF THE MODERN TOWN, FT “HIRTY-FIVE miles below the Falls of the Missouri stands Fort Benton, the uitimw thule of my boyish imagination—a spot containing more adventurous romance, I thought, than any other place on thé globe. And if is pleas- ant to add that, when unexpectedly I found myself at this Mecca of my Northwestern pilgrimage, I was not more dis- appointed than my later experience had prepared me for. When, in 1642, Charles Il. granted to the ‘“‘ Hudson’s Bay Fur Company” a monopoly of the fur trade of all North America, he set up a monarchy on this continent far more powerful in actual arbitrary control of its subjects than was his own rule in England, and one which was suré to engen— der rivalry and opposition, even though it was 200 years in rising. The operations of this company were chiefly confined to what is now called British America, and, although its tra- ders made excursions southward, it had no posts established on the Missouri. In the early part of the present century the Northwestern Fur Company, consisting of New York and Canadian merchants, was started to trade with the Indians of this region, but was soon replaced by the American Fur Company—as the firm of Pierre Choteau & Co., of St. Louis, was called—which pushed its trading posts further and fur- ther up the Missouri. An intense competition, of course, sprang up between the old and the young company, several times leading to bloodshed. Fort Union haying been estab- lished at the mouth of the Yellowstone in 1829 as a basis of supplies, exploring and trading expeditions were sent up the river, building stockades at various points, mainly of a tem- { porary character, until, in 1846, a very substantial fort was erected by Major Alexander Culbertson on the north bank of the Missouri, at the head of navigation, 667 miles above Fort Union and 2,663 miles from St. Louis by river. The new fort was named in honor of Governor and Senator Thos. H, Benton, of Missouri, who, some years before, had rescued the company from a ruinous litigation. Fort Benton was 250 feet square, and, except the front, wholly built of sun-dried bricks. The picturesque structure is still standing, although long since disused. The wall of gray adobes are of great thickness, able to resist any mode of attack likely to be brought against them, while at opposite corners two square bastion towers surmount the walls, from which an enfilading fire could be poured upon besiegers. Built against the wail inside are the ware-rooms and the bar- tacks of the score or so of men employed, while the log dwel- lings and offices. of the agents and officers constitute the front of the quadrangle. ‘The roofs of all the buildings are covered with earth as a protection against fire. ‘There is but one en- trance—a massive, doubled leaved gate. At one side of this entrance, within the wall, stands the store, and at the other side a warehouse, the inner corners of these buildings being connected by a stockade and second gate similar to the outer portal, enclosing a strong room without any roof. In the side of the store, about five feet from the ground, was a hole eighteen inches square, with a strong shutter-fastening in- side. When the Indians wanted to trade, the inner gate was closed; a man would stand at the outer gate until as many Indians as the space between the gates would contain had passed in; then he would lock the outer gate and go through the trading hole into the store. The Indians would then pass whatever articles each one had to trade through the hole and the trader would throw out whatever the Indian wanted, to the value in trade of the article received. When the party were done trading, they were turned out and another party admitted. In'that way the Indians were entirely at the mercy of the traders, for they could all be killed through loop-holes in the store. The articles brought by the Indians for trade were buffalo.robes, elk, deer, antelope, bear, wolf, beayer, ot- ter, fox, mink, martin, wild-cat, skunk and badger skins, The sale of whiskey had been interdicted by Congress, and fer fear of danger to themselves the traders did not sell them guns; but when an Indian proved to be a good hunter and a good friend to the traders by his actions and talk, he could occasionally borrow a gun and afew loads of ammunition to make abunt. The principal articles of trade were alcohol, blankets, blue and scarlet cloth, sheeting (domestics), ticking, tobacco, knives, fire-steels, arrow points, files, brass wire (different sizes), beads, brass tacks, leather belts (from four to ten inches wide), silyer ornaments for hair, shells, axes, hatchets, ete. The system pursued kept all the subordinate employees of the company in actual bondage. The men were paid only $200 to $250 a year, and were charged outrageous prices for the necessaries of life. A cup of ammuvition, coffee, sugar, flour or lard cost a dollar; an ordinary flannel shirt from ten to twenty dollars, and soon. The men consequently dressed entirely in buckskin, and lived for months together solely on meat without any salt, and little green stuff. Everything (except the flesh and skins of wild animals) had to be brought from Fort Union —and at first from St. Louis—in keel-boats, which, much of the way, it was impossible to row against the current, the only means of progress being by walking along the bank and dragging the boat by a towing-rope held across the shoulder, ‘This was termed ‘‘ cordelling,” and some of the old Frenchmen yet alive poimt to their bent backs and knotted hands as evidence of the terribly hard work it was. The result was that the laborers were in a per- petual bondage of debt to the company, and their only hope of escape, or chance of ‘getting ahead,” was to run away and roam through the mountains as independent trappers, which many of them did, passing lives of the most startling adventure, Several trading stations had preceded Fort Benton—one of which—Fort McKenzie—on the Brule bottoms, a short dis- tance below, had been occupied by Major Culbertson for eleven years, and was the scene of the defeat of the Crow chief, Rotten Belly, whose fame is preserved in the name of a prominent butte and canyon near by. This celebrated chief, urged-on by his people, had previ- ously beleaguered Fort McKenzie, capturing all the animals of the fort. The place was in charge of Mr. Culbertson, and there were but nineteen men to defend it. For a month this little force baffled all the attempts of the crows to get posses— sion. Being, however, in a starving condition, and it being apparent that they could not hold out much longer, resort was had to stratagem. Twenty-nine squaws in the garrison were dressed in men’s clothes, and, with arms in their hands, were distributed around the fort in sight of the Crows, who, thus deceived in reference to the force defending the place, became disheartened, drew off and separated. Rotten Belly, with a portion, mortified at his failure, declared he would go north and seek death in battle. On reaching the rocks and seeing the Gros Ventres, he said: ‘‘ Here I will die to-day; you have brought me to this,” and rushing upon his enemies he killed two, and then received his death wound. Before his death he advised his people to be the friends of the whites, saying it was their only chance to escaps defeat and utter. ruin, : In 1842, the Blackfeet Indians having become troublesome, F. A. Chardon, then in charge of the fort, concluded to pun- ish them. .He waited until a trading party came in, and when they were assembled in front of the gate, he suddenly opened it and fired upon them with a smafl canon loaded with mus- ket balls, afterward killing all the wounded with knives. Thirty were thus massacred. The result was such a deter- mined war by the outraged tribe that the fort had to be aban- doned and another (Fort F, A. Chardon) built at the mouth of the Judith River. Fort Benton was commanded by various officers after Ma- jor Culbertson, but none of them is so well remembered as *¢Old Man Dawson.” He was a pompous, dignified, strict man*-something of a tyrant, but very well liked on the whole. Many anecdotes are preserved of him. One winter when everybody was nearly starving, an old voyageur named Viall killed one of Mr. Dawson's precious pigs and divided it among the garrison. The commandant, finally discovering the thief, ordered the value of the porker to be charged against him. Viall could do nothing but bide his time. Soon after that Dawson had occasion to go to a neighboring post and took Viall with him. On the way his horse stum- bled, pitching his rider into a coulee, whence he called Viall to extricate him. The old Frenchman paid no attention, and not until the irate factor’s languagze grew strong did Via condescend to hear his cries and turn back. ‘“Want me to help ye, eh?” he sneered. scratch ze pig in ze big book ?” ‘< No, I won’t,” replied the testy factor. So Viall rode off. But soon his struggling chief called him back, “Oh! Viall, give me a lift,” ‘¢ Wall ye scratch the pig ?’’ Viall was inexorable. ‘*No, d—— me if I will!” Dawson shouted in boiling wrath, and Viall turned his horse’s head again, while the fac- tor floundered in yain, and a third time called the old trapper back. 2 ‘Wall ye scratch it now ’f I gi’ yea hand?” he asked cautiously, before dismounting. “Yes; pull me out.” ‘¢ And will ye gi’ me squaw a new dress ?”-added Viall. «‘Yes—here! take hold!” « And will ye gi’ me a new suit of clothes?” ‘© Yes, yes—anything—only pull me ont of this coulee ! So Viall rescued his employer, and Dawson kept his prom- ises, Another story of Viall is as follows : He was once sent to guide some Catholic priests across the Saskatchewan country. On the way they saw a war party of Indians approaching. “Come on!” cried Viall instantly, *‘ follow me as hard as you can ride.” ‘© Oh, no,” replied the missionaries placidly. ‘‘ Keep quiet ; trust in the Lord, and they won’t harm us.” But the old veyagewr preferred to trust to his horse, and made off at the top of his speed, while the Indians robbed «Wall you 448 the Jesuits and set them afoot. Finally, after great toil, the priests reached a trading post and met Viall. “Well,” he said to tiem, “‘ 1 heerd ye got jumped. When ye've been among ze red devils ez long ex T have, ye'll learn it's a d—d sight better to trust to your heelszan ze Lord in an Injun country.” : ‘The fort came to have a permanent importance as the head of steamboat navigation, so thal, allhough little by little th business of the fur cunipunies deglined, the old trading-post was not abandoned wntil 1871. Then it was occupied by United States troops fora time, and since then has becn going to dilapidation under the tenantry of half-breed families, who calise its interior to closely resembled a court of Sullivan street tenement-houses. No more do we see Fort Benton a remote, isolated trading post in a broad wilderness wholly pos- sessed by the red sayage. Gold has been found in Montana, thousands of stalwart men gather in her gulehes, and the vast supplies thus rendered necessary find their way to the mines mainly through the Missouri River. A new and extensive business is created, and under the walls of the old fort a town begins to'spring up. The two firms who have succeeded to the fur and Indian trade of the Northwest both have their headquarters here, They are T, C. Power & Co. and J. G. Baker & Co. The former were post-traders for a year at Fort Sully in 1867. Then they moved their store up here and began to establish out-posts ab Cypress Mountain and Forts Walsh and McCloud north of the line, and in Montana at Fort Claggett, Marias River and Fort Shaw, besides a branch office in Helena, and seyeral temporary trading stulions. In 1876 they shipped to the Bast 33,000 buffalo robes, and in 1877, 21,000, all of which were bought from the Indians in exchange for blank- ets, They handle half of the freight brought up the Missouri, and dispatch it inland by means of their four trains of mule freight wagons. 000, and in addition to this, they are the proprietors of a bonded line from the sea-board, and are interested in the ** Benton (steamboat) Transportation Company.” ‘Their busi- hess amounts to $250,000 a year. Baker & Co. began in 1866 to trade in competition with the American Fur Company, and by 1871 had out-distanced them completely. Meanwhile they also established various outposts, and united the business of post-traders, forwarders, bankers and contractors to the Mounted Police. They now run five freight trains, carrying from 80,000 to 100,000 pounds each every trip, during eight months of the year, at the rate of about one cent per pound for each hundred miles. They own one steamboat and have an Interest in another, all of which, including banking, en- ables them {0 do an annual business approaching $1,000,000, The two firms together centrol the fur market of the United States, accumulating more peltries than all the rest of the country together, Pleasantly located in a crescent of bluffs on the banks of the Missouri, there clear and swift, encompassed by the beau- tiful and fertile valleys of the Sun River, ‘Teton and Marias, Whose broad acres, untouched by plowshare or scythe, yield abundant siistenance not only to the herds of cattle that roam oyer them, but, at certain seasons, to myriads of buffa- loes, antelopes and deer ; close to the thickly wooded sides of the Highwood Mountains, in whose valleys are the most: pre- cious spots for farms, and whence plenty of timber can be obtained. No other part of Montana offers greater inducements to the immigrant and settler, as no other part of the Territory 18 more suggestive of commercial, agricultural and mineral wealth. But its chief claim to consideration, no doubt, is the fact that it stands at the head of the navigation of this mighty river, and nearly all the freight of the Northwest must be handled at Fort Benton as explained above. River transpor- tation is increasing very fast, and becoming: so cheap, through competition, compared with wagon freighting, that Fort Ben- ton is buying its dressed lumber at St. Paul cheaper than at Helena, 1,500 miles nearer! The town consequently is grow- ing very rapidly, and improving in its character and number of buildings every year. Two years ago there were only three white ladies in the town; now there are about seventy-five. Neat and comfortable residences have been and are being built on every street; and on every hand are seen evidences of a better and more progressive civilization. Heretofore it . has been the case that a shanty or shell of any kind was all that: was required to do business in, now the business houses haye been so built and remodeled that it gives a substantial, solid appearance to the town. The successful establishment of Snell & Co,’s brick yard is a solution of the perplexing question of cheap and good building materials, and will, it is believed, revolutionize the method of building business houses and residences. Brick can be laid in the walls at $21 per thousand. I know of no frontier town which can look for- ward to such substantial prosperity. ere OO Kor Horest and Streum and Rod and Gun. -A CHRISTMAS IN PERIL, 1s CANADA, asin England, Christmas is a time for the full enjoyment of life, of freedom from care, and a de- termination to rise supreme to all the anxieties caused by trouble or impecuniosity. Eyen the poorest will on that oc- casion forestall the earnings of weeks to make merry with his friends; and those in a mediocre condition will become lavish in their expenditure, although fully conscious that each draft on the future must be met by disagreeable economy. In the city of Quebec this holiday time is more extended than in most places; it isa carnival of two or three weeks. What littie business there is—and during the greater part of the winter hardly any exists, gives way to amusement and gaiety- Concerts, theatricals, parties, balls, charades, snow-shoeing, skating and sleigh-driving constitute a whirl of excitement, which no intensity of cold can chill, no blinding snow-storm smother. Warmly clad, the citizen of Quebee defies all in- clemencies of weather and sets at nought thermometers at forty. _ A short time since I spent the winter in that almost Arctic city, and really experienced how intense cold can be and how overwhelming a snow-storm may be. I had arrived in the autumn and enjoyed that mythical period, an Indian summer, so often heard of and so seldom witnessed, as pretended by the unbelievers of its existence. The cold, clear nights were followed by hazy mornings, preceding delightfully warm, Sunshiny days, while the beautifully variesated tints of the beech, maple and birch, rangir™ from the pale yellow to th richest crimson, clothed hill s aes i Each of these trains is probably worth $12,- had not been so violently affected asmyself, outvoted me, and showed me the absurdity of leaving without at least catching HF jl sod valley. The bracing air gaye ;some fish, Very reluctantly I consented, and we intimated one renewed lite and vigor after the relaxing heatsof the j to our host our intentions,. He wasa Guernsey man, called FOREST AND STREAM. summer, and the contrast between the universal green and the kaleidescopic panorama fascinated the eye. This weather continued for about three weeks, and gave way to easterly blasts and cold, cufting winds, followed in December by light falls of snow and biting frosts, which hardened the roadways to the durability of stone, Then appeared immense sheets of {floating ice in the River St, Lawrence and its tributary, the St. Charles, and suddenly one morning the latter was found completely frozen over, and, although it may seem miraculous, horses. and sleighs were the next morning passing over its sur- face. Roads were marked out leading from Quebec to Beau- port and other yillagés and the Island of Orleans, and in two or three days long lines of vehicles were constantly visible passing and repassing throughout its entire length. Those arriving in the city were laden wilh firewood, hay, vegetables and fresh provisions, and took away in, return drygoods and groceries. But the surface of the St. Charles River was again metamorphosed ; a tiny village of about a dozen small houses rose as if by magic in the course of a couple of days, and the inhabitants seemed more numerous than the size of the houses warranted. Sleighs with occupants, dog travneaum and foot-passengers were continually coming to and fro, and the intercourse between the city and the mushroom ice hamlet ap- peared to cease not day nor night. I was told these houses, or huts, were built by fishermen who catch an immense quanti- ty of fresh-water fish called tommy-cods, for a short season about Cliristmas time; they are caught in such numbers that they are sold for next to nothing, and supply the poor with wholesome food, not only during the season in which they ave caught, but during the entire winter, for as soon as taken they become frozen and’are then packed away in barrels and stored in an outhouse or shed, ready for sale, quite safe from any deterioration or decay. As by far the greater part of the inhabitants of Quebee are Roman Catholics—probably nine- tenths—this plentiful and cheap supply is a great boon during the long Lenten season. Ii isa fayorite dish and, if properly cooked, 1s yery good; but for my part I did not relisnu it, and I met with many of the same opinion as myself. Tor two or three days before Christmas the city bore an unusual appearance of bustle and excitement; the shops had pul on their best regalia, and tradesmenexhibited their most attractive wares; the more public thoroughfares were crowded with pedestrians and, vehicles, and every one seemed busy in the purchase of presents and the cther essentials of Christmas time; porters and express sleighs rushed through the snow- clad streets Jaden with parcels and boxes, and all seemed in a state of acute anticipation. To ayoid the general hurry scurry, and, perhaps, a little piqued at the indifference paid us by those who had formerly been attentive to myself and party as strangers, an indifference solely caused by the absorption of all the energies on the question of the day, the happy celebra- tion of Christmas, I left with my party on a tandem drive to Indian Lordte, a village ten miles off. The road was level and hard, as not much snow had as yet fallen, and our horses went at a pace utterly impossible to achieve in summer on even the best of macadmized roads. We reached the village in about an hour and a quarter. Although the view of the Falls, surrounded with huge impending pieces of ice and the dazzling white snow was somewhat unique, it was far from equal to the superbly beautiful picture it presented when elothed in the many colored gaiments of autumn foliage. We returned to town at about ten, when we still found the city in the same state of excitement; every one was in the streets shopping for the wants of the morrow. We, who had no shopping to do, no preparations to make for the coming Christmas, found it intolerable, so determined at once to carry out a scheme which we had before cotemplated—a yisit to the fishing cabannes by night, when, we were told, the best fishing could be had. The moon shone down on the busy streets as through a mist, and the atmosphere had become somewhat tempered, andin walking over the snow there was no sound of crispness, but our feet seemed even to make an impression upon it. We left the busy streets and soon found ourselves on the ice of the St. Charles, following the road to the fishermen’s huts. There was a cluster of them, arranged wilhout any order, and at different distances apart, connected with each other by foot- paths. They all seeméd to be about the same size—twenty feet square—having one door_aud 1 couple of windows, while beside each was a pileof firewood, and clear, wood fire smoke curled upward into the misty moonlight, from a common stove pipe, inserted either through the roof or a gable of the hut, On knocking at the door of one, and receiving a civil entrez, we walked in. It is difficult to say whether the dense fumes of the yery worst of tobacco, or the stifling heat was what most affected us. I have been inasugar factory, where the heat is kept up to an average of 150 degs.; I have leaned over a charcoal kiln; I have smelled the efiiuvia from a beer vat; I haye run a vessel loading horns and hides, and I have been in a patent dwug factory, and in many similar places, but they all pale in nauseousness in comparison to the hideous aroma and oppressiveness which welcomed us to this Canadian fisherman's ice hut; six men, all smoking blackened, short Pipes, sat on a bench, each having two fishing lines, which were secured to the ceiling, and which were cast into the river through an oblong hole in the floor the entire length of the hut, a hole of a similar size being cutin the ice, Several hooks were attached to each line, and all men were, as con- stantly as possible, employed in pulling in the lines, each time taking two, three, and sometimes four fish at one draw from the same line. Those taken measured from eight to twelve inches in length. In the centre of the hut was a common Canadian stove, heated to redness, while upon it was a pan of cooking fish. In close proximity to the stoye was a pile of green firewood drying, from which the steam rose in stifling, yapory clouds. ‘Two or three tallow dips gaye a ghastly, glim- mering light. The men themselves were fishermen who had been following their vocation night and day since the season began, and were nof accustomed to be regular in their ablu- tions; in fact in retiring for the night (their dormitory was in the very circumseribed attic of the hut, where musty straw paillasses, thrown on the floor, were the sole articles of furni- ture) they omitted the perhaps superfluous custom of disrob- ing. ‘The reader, by circumstantially considering each of the above conditions may arrive at some yague idea of the effect of the towt ensemble upon us, who had just come out of the fresh air. A choking sensation seized me, and I dreaded instant death from asphyxia. My vision seemed to grow dim, a tight- ness across the forehead hecame agonizing, while a dizziness compelled me to lean for support against the wall. I did not recover myself fill I was supplied with a small quantity of brandy from my flask. As soon as I could speak I insisted upon immediately returning, but my friends, who perhaps J Obristy Gunner, and bad been a fisherman all his lie, whie hatl reached about sixty years—a weather-beaten red faq with bleary eyes, surmounted a spare and strapping figure which was clothed in a red shirt, which had become of a d cidedly blackened tint, and a pair of doubtfully colored pante fastened aronnd his waist with a string. On his feet he wor the usual doths savages, reaching to the knees, a kind of half tanned moecasin, which, even when new, has a most treng ant odor, On his head was the country bonnet rouge. Hi companions did not greatly differ from himin attire, Christ Gunner was most attentive tous, and rapidly and dexterousl outfitted us with the necessary fishing tackle, and baited ag hooks with small pieces of raw liver. I cannot now recall tif feeling uppermost in my mind, but I bad not long been pull ing up the tommy cods by twos and threes, and throwin them into a large box beneath the bench, than a certain en thusiasm or desperation seemed fo seize me, an enthrallin desire to beat my companions in their catch. Silently I baite and unhooked, unhooked and baited again, as if my life de pended on the success of the trial of speed, I kuow not hay long the contest lasted; but I was roused from my uncom sciousness to outside things by one of the men calling o “Sacre Veaw est sur glace.” It was certainly covering the ff of the cabanne, but, as [ worerubbers, [had not perceived i Myself and party considered that we were about immediately to be ingulfed, but the sang jrotd of the men reassured ng, I looked at my watch; it was five o'clock, We had thus com tinuously fished for about five hours, which seemed to me to haye passed as one, I -went to the door and opened it, and the cool morning breeze played on my forehead with such reviving freshness that I felt as though I had awakened from the grave to a deathless life. But I could see nothing. The blackness of night covered eyerything as with a pall, I could 1 enjoy the delicious breeze, when sane time pulling me back by the arm, '' We sortes pas, mon steur, iy aplus quiun pied sur la glace.” ~ I did not in truth doubt him, but I took my stick, and in the darlness measured the depth of the water. I found it to be one foct two inches In reflecting upon this very apparent fact, I bean to doubt Whether the sang froid of Christy and his companions was real or assumed, Again, [ thought they might havemeans of escape which we should he unable to follow. The conviction momentarily grew stronger that our position was extremely precarious, and the anxiely of myself and friends became ine tense. In reply to my question of the cause of Lhe sudden rise of the waters, he said that the tide, instead of raising the ice had overflowed it, and that the water would stibside at its fall which, as it was not yet at its full, would be in eight or nine hours. Lasked him how high it might rise in the eddjanne, “Ah, mousieur, je ne puis pas le dire, peut elre, uw deg, ou troes pieds.” Here, certainly, was consolation for us. It would probably be three or four o’clock before we could leave the hut; and, again, the water would in a short time rise in the hut and compel us to seek refuge inthe stifling attio. In the meantime Christie and his party Kept up the fire, which I knew must soon be extinguished, an large quantities of fish. This was a wise precaution on their part, for were we tobe imprisoned for nine hours-we certainly. would require some sort of nourishment, poor a3 the substi- tute was, The fish were placed in a sort of cupboard nailed to the wall, in which I noticed plates, cups and saucers, and some bread. The cupboard was about three or four feet from ‘the floor. But the contrivances of Christie to meet all exigencies were not yet completed. As soon as the fish had not see my hand. Iwas preparing to step out to still more hristy called out, at the commenced cooking” been cooked and placed in comparative safety, while some of © the men were putting the catch of the night in a coyered box, others were transporting the firewood to the attic, while others constructed a sort of stand, three feel high, on which, when completed, they placed the stoye, near to the entrance-hole in the attic, and from which the fire could be fed. While these operations Were being carried ont, myself and party had re- treated to it, and dismally waited the climax. The men in a short time joined us, and prevailed on us lo partake of the humble mval provided, to which we added in the shape of the contents of our flasks. The water had now risen to three feet in the hut. Whether from want of sleep, or the excitement caused by our peculiar position, [soon lost consciousness, and, as L afterward discoyered, so did my,compsnions. From our heayy sleep we were awakened by Christie with the joyful intellgence that the tide was falling. It was three o'clock in the afternoon, We looked down to the floor of the cadanne. but to me it seemed unabated. Through a hole it the roof of the hut we looked out and saw the ice covered with water ag far as the shore, above which stood the city, sa full of gaiety and feasting, and where friends were no doubt wondering at our unaccountable absence. But by the assertion of Christie we became assured that we should soon be at liberty, and be enabled to keep the engagements for the evening. With this we wereobliged to be content, and prepared resiguedly to wait for our freedom. Again we partook of fish and bread and s2me brandy, and quietly smoked our pipes, ‘‘(e descend pas,” I shortly afterward heard one of the men say, who had looked at the water below. ‘‘What's the matter?’ asked, The water,” he answered, ‘thad gone down a couple of feet, and had there remained; there was still nearly two feet on the ice,” We must stop here till to-morrow morning, or till help came. There was no use complaining; we had but to submit to cruel fate. The fishermen were in fle same position as ourselves, and would, if they possibly could, haye reached the shore. To wade through two feet of water for three-quar- ters of a mile, with the constant danger of falling into an air hole, was not to be thought of. Disconsolate and sick at heart, we turned over and tried to sleep, but that was banished from us, The evening came down in its dense dark- ness, and again we forced ourselyesto eat, again the approach- ing tide was announced, and, oh! joy, the water did not rige in the catanne. This was a good sign. The water would flow off the ice and we could leave by four o'clock in the morning. I will not attempt tosay how long the hours were passing, No wonder Marie Antoinette’s hair turned pray in asingle night. I cannot conceive how it jas mine did not. Then another trouble fell upon.us, the fuel became exhausted, the fire extinguished, and the intense cold penetrated our yery bones. I think were it not for the dingy light shed by the tallow dips I should have pone mad, To meet trouble in the daylight, or when one can see, is bad enough, but to be in its. power in the darkness is too terrible, 1 thank these puny dips for my reason, In our anxiety and apprehension we had let our watches ran down, and but for the sagacity of Christie, we should have had another grief. Our questions as to the hour must haye tried his fisherman patience, At last, at last, when Lope was al. most dead, the faithful, tried Christie proclaimed the joyful intelligence, ‘ Messeurs, nous pourrous diseendu.” We needed no second bidding. We were quickly on tle icy foor of the catanne, and Ohristie opened the door, The moon shone FOREST AND STREAM. 449 _ down brightly onthe ice we had so long ago wished to cross, as calmly as if there had been no suffering on its surface, no disappointment of being absent from anxious friends, no feel- ings of misery and almost of despair, but we looked up at her placid face, and thanked her for the light she was shed- ding on our dangerous path. Each of us, led by one of the fishermen, slowly and carefully crossed the treacherous ice; bul intuitively these men avoided all dangerous places and ice holes, and ati five inthe morning put us on tera firma. Zé was such arelief as one experiences when, after being haunted bya hideous dream, one wakes to tind it but _a dream, Tf was as 4 reprieve from death. No velicles could at that time be found, but how gladly, though utterly prostrated in anind and body, we trudged our way through the snow, and faced bitter cold to the hotel, none knew better than ourselves; andin writing these words my kindliest thoughts revert to the painstaking and patient fisherman of the cabanne cn the St. Charles—Christie Gunner. a + For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun- SPRING AND SUMMER SHOOTING. EARLY REMINISOENCES OF WISCONSIN. Franxuin, Wis., Deo, 19, 1877. AS long ago as 1848, the late Henry William Herbert (Frank Forester), than whom a truer or nobler sports- mam mever lived, called the attention of American sportsmen ta the barbarous practice of spring snipe shooting and sum- mer woodcock shooting in the following words: “The shooting of these birds (snipe) in spring, as they are either pairing here preparatory to breeding, or moving north- ward preparatory to pairing or even actually breeding, as is the case when they are shot in May, is precisely what it would be to shoot woodcock in February, March and April, ‘or quail so late as the middle of May, the destruction of the breeders and consequent diminution of the number of the next year’s young being the same in both cases. The American goipe lays four eggs; the death, therefore, of every snipe during spring shooting is equivalent to the death of five of these beautiful and sporting little birds. This, one would suppose, would be conclusive against the practice, but if he venture to break ground in favor of the abolition by law of this unfair and. I must think, unsportsmanlike practice, he is met aud silenced by some such exquisite reason as this: ‘hat if spring snipe shooting were prohibited we should have no Spring shooting at all; and the same exquisite reason is ad- duced against the only step which can save the woodcock from utter extermination; I mean the abolition of summer cock shooting,” ' Thus spoke that prince of sportsmen, the inimitable Frank Forester, twenty-nine years ago, and the experience of every observant sportsman from then till now, alas! only too fully corroborates the correctness and truthfulness of his warnings. For it cannot be denied—nay, it is painfuliy evident—that game of every kind is year by year becoming gradually, yet surely, extinct; and unless the present system of ifs indis- ¢riminate and merciless destruction be speedily and effectually ehecked by the concerted action of all true sportsmen and loyers cf animated nature, it will be but a few years before all ‘of our noble game birds shall have ceased to exist; the places that knew them shall know them no more; the desponding and grief-stricken sportsmen, while contemplating the melan- choly scene, and contrasting its present gloom and desolation with the glories of departed years, will exclaim, in the anguish of his heart: “Alas! for the days that are gone!” * * © Gentle reader, forgive my weakness—a tear has fallen on my manuscript; those recollections were too sad; the trial was too great; it has upmanned me. This is no fangy sketch; would to heayen that it were. Tam, myself, a living witness to its absolute truthfulness, and, doubtless, many of your observant and accomplished readers will find its parallel in their own individual sporting experience. When the writer settled here (southwest part of Milwaukee County, Wisconsm,) in 1848, all the ordinary varieties of game were so abundant, and many of them so tame, that any mediocre sportsman could make a yery respectable bag (in the proper season) within an hour, and not unfre- quently within the tenth fraction of that measure of time, as it was then an every-day feat for the merest tyro to kill from six to twenty blue-winged teal, scaup-ducks, pin-tails or wild pigeons at a single discharge! In those halcyon days the woods around my dwelling were musical with the gladsome strains of dear, familiar, beautiful Bob White (Oriya virginz- ana), the American quail, than whom a livelier, sprightlier, more gamy, or more sporting little bird does not exist on the western hemisphere. They literally swarmed here at that time, every square mile containing at least half a dozen beyies. But now, alas! they are not. “ Like the dew on !he mountain, The foam on the river; Like the bubble on the fountain, They're gone, and forever! The drumming of the noble ruffed grouse (Ttr'ao wmbelius) was an unceasing accompaniment of the early years of my Western life, and in the autumn, that most beautiful and en- joyable of American seasons, from five to fifteen of those glorious birds was my usual reward fora day’s pursuit, of them through the golden and crimson-leayed forests of Wisconsin. I néed scarcely remind you, gentle reader, that of all Ameri- can game birds the ruffed grouse is the most difficult to at- tam; not on account of his wildness, for he usually rises under twenty yards, but by reason of the dense woods, the tangled copses, and the well-nigh impenetrable thickets which this most sagacious bird almost invariably selects for his abiding-place. But when he does rise—ye gods, what a noise—what a loud and sudden whirr-r-r-r-r-r-r as he plunges through the thicket like a shot from a twenty-four pound howitzer, or (to use an expressive Yankee hyperbole) ‘‘like a streak of greased lightning!” Now, gentle sportsman, now or neyer is fhe word. You see bim for an instant, mayhap for two, and if you do not improye the golden opportunity by stopping him within that very short space of time, woe be- tide you, for he will assuredly be gone, and your shot after him, aod you will be left in sad bewilderment, following his devious but rapid course through the trec-tops with ycur eyes, and wondering to yourself how it was that he did not Come down. On the other hand, if you should be so fortu- nate as to stop him handsomely and scientifically, during the infinitesimally short period of time aforesaid, and repeat that achievement only a few times daily, great, indeed, will be your reward from admiring and awe-strack spectators; or if there should happen to be none of the aforesaid gentry pres- ent to appreciate or eulogize your skill, then the ecstatic thrill of joy and pleasure unalloyed, which shoots through every fibre of your soul in that moment of supreme happiness when the thud of the noble grouse, now fallen, strikes your willing ear, this thrill of jay will prove your most ample guerdon. Tn other words it will be to you a forefaste of heayen! My home being located in what are here termed ‘' oak openings,” and being contiguous to a prairie which was then well- stocked with that queen of American ganie birds, the pin- nated grouse or prairie hen ( 7'etrao cupido), | bad ample op- portunities for studying the habits of flis glorious bird. Ia early spring, and at an early hour in the morning, large num- bers were wont to assemble in the while and burr-oak trees around my house, while many others would congregate upon the ground, and all would simiulfaneously commence *+ boom. ing” or tooting their nof unmusical nofes, the males slrutting along with all the inflationand dignity of the domestic turkey- cock, to whose singular movements and imperious swagger- ings, in their tempus amoris, those of the male grouse bear a. most striking resemblance. At that time, and up to 1865, they were abundant in this vicinily, since which date, owing to the barbarous instincts of murderous pot-hunters, who shot down every bird, leaving none for seed, this noble game bird ig now, alas! extinct within the limits of Milwaukee County, and will soon be so throughout the whole State, un- less some vigorous means shal] be promptly adopted for their preservation. ‘The gamy woodcock, and no less gamy snipe, were then plentiful indeed, the latter abounding in vast num- bers on all the marshes and low grounds, but of late years they, too, are disappearing at a rapid rate. In those ancient times no genuine sportsman would dare to pull a trigger on a cock or a snipe before the middle of September, at which period the birds were vigorous to a degree, and entirely dif- ferent from the half-grown, half-feathered, weakly youvglings which modern Nimrods delight in slangbtering (as slaughter if Most certainly is) on the glorious auniversary of American Independence, when the thermime er is 90 dey. in the shade, a fact which, alone, should set the seal of condemnation upon the barbarous amusement of summer ecock-shooting. The practice of spring snipe and duck shooting is still more repre- hensible, as it is the breeding season, and to destroy any use- ful bird or animal at that particular period of jime which Providence has wisely ordained for the reproduction of ils species, is a crime against nature, and, therefore, necessarily a crime against the All-wise and Almighty Being, who, in His infinite bounty, created all those beautiful and useful erea- tures for the benefit and enjoyment of ungrateful man! Even the untutored children of the forest—the Chippewa and Pot- tawottamie Indians, many of whom resided at Muskego Lake, two miles distant, up to 1855—have time and again, in my hearing, given vent to their indignation against an occasional spring shooter, in the following quaint but forcible language, to wil; ‘*Mean pale face! DGad white man! Iill ‘em duck make egg! Kill’emJong-billsame! Injunnodoso! Injun no like! Injunmad!” And then, failing wilh Hnglish, they would wax eloquent in their native tongue, and pour torrents of the most scathing invective upon every *‘mean pale face” who would dare to kill a bird or animal in its breeding-time. The fact is it was absolutely dangerous to attempt spying or summer shooting in those primeyal times, thanks to these children of nature, whose unerring (though savage) instincts infallibly guided. them to guard jealously the gifts of the “Great Spirit” to His children; a lesson which, may I hope, will be treasured deeply in the heart of every good ‘pale face” and every true sportsman who icads these lines in FOREST AND STREAM. M, J. Hoan. Lith Culture, summary of the Eleventh Annual Report ef Commissioners of Fisheries, State of Maine, for the Year 1877. HE Commissioners take great satisfaction in reporting marked success in their undertakings. The salmon fisheries have been Jargely productive, that of the Penobscat being reported as greater than for the last twenty-five years. The take of alewives, where fishways haye been provided, was likewise remunerative. The most gratifying feature of the year’s experience is the widespread interest awakened among all classes, as shown by the extensive demand for fry to stock private enterprises. These demands tax the resources of the Commissioners to their fullest extent. A few thousand ova of the land-locked salmon have been taken by the State Commissioners, but it is thought more economical to unite with the United States Government and the other States, as the united effort giyesa greater product at less cost, For salmon, itis necessary that parties should send their orders to the Commission the year before they are wanted, as these fish spawn in October and November, and if takes the whole winter to hatch them preparatory to distributing them in the following spring. Orders for black bass should be sent in early in the winter, that consignments may be mnde for their capture in the spring. It is now time that the inland fisheries should be fostered and increased. Moosehead. Lake is cited as a case in point. Noone can be found to accept the - office of Fish Warilen there, for fear of loss of trade or havy- ing their property destroyed. ‘‘A good, square law is needed for the whole State, that from the first of October to the first of February, or March or April, or May, as the Legislature shall decide, there shall be no fishing of any kind in‘any of the fresh waters of the State, and pnssession during that season shall be considered evidence of crime, without regard. to place where caught. Make expressmen and carriers re— spousible for the illegal freight they carry. It is not the fish caught to eat, but the fish caught to sell that ate depleting our streams. ‘True, in our previous reports, we have appealed to the Legislature for a law to prevent the introduction and sale in our State of fish that our laws forbid to be caurht here. ‘eThey are caught in violation of the laws of the State where they are captured, and sold here, and vive versa. It luads to much perjury and crime, makes it very difficult to effectively execute our laws, and ina sanitary light, allows fish io be sold here as food that our own physicians have condenined as directly productive of disease, We hope that the Legislatures of other States may be induced to unite with us in passing laws that will put an end to this criminal traffic.” The salmon fishery of the Penobscot is the largest for many years, 80 much beyond the product of the past as to leave no doubt that. the work of restoration by planting and protection is an entire and unmistakable success. ‘he fish were all larger, some of them weighing from thirty to forty pounds, A. good run of salmon bas visited the St. Croix, The salmon culture in the Medomac River, at; Waldoboro, has resulted encouragingly ; a large number have heen turned into the Androscoggin, which should be full the coming spring. ‘The Penobseot Salmon Breeding Works, af’ Buckspori, haye not been ih operation this year, owing to lack of funds. Of the Sebago Lake salmon the Commissioners say : “ We sincerely hope the inhabitants living on the tribu- taries of Sevago Lake, will unite with 1s in our endeavors to preserve and increase the stock of these fine fish in those waters. A. wretched custom of taking these fish on their spawning heidls, seems to have existed from time immemorial. Indeed, no other method appears to have been known or re- cognized. Itis apparently a remnant of barbarism, perhaps copied by early settlers fromthe Indians. That one can eat fish in the breeding season, ig indicative of an indiscriminat- ing appetite, worthy of a Digger Indian, who varies his bill of fare with an occasional relish of bugs, worms, spiders, snakes and grasshoppers. ‘The yellow perch is not eaten at Sebago, because in spring, which is its breeding season, its flesh, particularly around the fins, is full of worms. The same is the case with the Sebago salmon in the breeding sea- son; indeed, with most all fishes.” The demand for black bass has steadily increased from year to year, he applications are now mostly to stock depleted waters. Meddyhemps Lake, and numerous other waters, have been stocked From all these waters good reports have been received, excepting Newport pond, which was stocked seven years sinee. : © The large fishway at the dam across the Penobscot, at Bangor, has proyed saccessful, and the plan of it is here giver : ‘* The stracture is of two stories of the winding-stair pat- tern ; it is 48 feet square, with 16 compartments in each story. These compartments are 12 feet square, with arise of one foot in cach compartment. The fish enter at the southwesterly corner, and haying gone twice around tlie structure, find them- selves ut the entrance to the flume, 16 feet above the point of entrance. Gateways about four feet square admit the water from the flame to the compartments of the fishway, into the flume and raceway, and thence into the nond above the dam, Theflume is eight feet wide, extending across the the upper side of the fishway. The raceway is 12 feet wide, and ex- tends from ilve face of the dam to the flume, one wall of which is formed by the shore abutment of the dam; the other, by a pier of logs and stone. This floor of the raceway is three feet helow the erest of the dam, and is protected from ice and drift by a wooden pier, situated some 25 feet above the dam. The floor of the different compartments is of six inch plank, overlaid with « coating of common shore stone, one foot in thickness. The compartments’ are divided into two sections by means of bulkheads, in which four feet space-are left, of eighteen inches in width, admitting the passage of the fish from one compartment to another, and at the same time breaking the force of the current and forming eddies in which the fish canrest. _The gates are about 8} by 4 feet, and are eight in number, and so arranged that they may be opened to any desired width, to admit the quantity of water required for the passage of the fish.” The report closes with a sub-report on supply of Schoodic salmen in the Grand Lake stream, which have this year shown themselves forty per cent. more numerous than in 1875. ——___——_ > ++ Mr. Marser av rae Cenrenntan.—A correspondent is desirous of knowing why the aquaria at the Centennial BWxhi- bilion were not successful, and seems inclined to find fanlt with Mr. Fred Mather for their failure. We beg to state, as we have already stated, that Mr. Mather is to be held perfect- ly blameless for any want of success at the Centennial, as may be seen by the report of the judges of Group V. The re- por! distinctly states that want of proper machinery for aerat- ting the tanks killed the fish. Jn fact, in Agricultural Hall, where the tanks were placed, the commissioners gaye Mr. Mather hardly any of the necessary facilities. A tank would haye trout placed in it, and when the temperature would: rise to 90 deg. all the fish would die. ‘he simplest precautions, such as of netting to prevent the fish from jumping out of their tanks, Mr, Mather could not obtain. If failure there was, it is quite posilive that Mr. Mather is quite free from blame. It has been pretty well determined by this time that aquaria cannot be constructed at short notice. In order to maintain an aquarium of the least importance as to size, many months must be passed in the study of all the details before it can be made to work properly... The aquaria at the Centen- nial were constructed only to last during a few months, and if nof sitisfactory, such faults as they had must be placed. to the account of the commissioners and not to that of our most competent fish-culfurist, Mr. Fred Mather. Professor Baird had no more to do with the maintenance of the aquaria than had the editor of this paper. We stated all these facts, pretty much as we give them now, ii our paper last summer. ea ss ee ee Mnrine or tok AmERIoAN FisH-cULTURISTS’ ASSOCIATION. —The President of the American Fish-culturists’ Association is in receipt of the following courteous letter, proffering to the association the use of the rooms of the Fulton Market Fishmongers’ Association for the annual meeting to be held on the 26th and 28th of February : Hon. R B, ROOSEVELT : Dear Siry—At & regnlar meeting of the Directors of the Fulton Mar. ket Fishmongers’ Association, iicld Jan, 4, it was unanimously resolyed that ‘*Tois association do cordially and respectiully inyite the Ameri- can Fish-culturists’ Assoriation to hold their annual meeting in the Directors’ Room of the Pulton Market Wishmongers’ Association.” In compliance with the above resolution, [ lave the honur to commu- niGate fie same to you with the assupance that every effort will be made on the part of our association to make your yis!t to Us a plefsant and agreeable one. Kespectiully yours, F, B. MinLek, Prés. New York, Jan 9, 1878. ' B. W. Wess, Secretary, 450 Orayriso.—There is no reason why greater attention should not be paid to growing crayfish. They could be raised in al- most any of our small rivers or creeks, At present the cray- fish comes to market from the Potomac, and principally from Milwaukee. If people only knew that crayfish are in good demand in the New York markets perhaps they would try to catch these delicate little crustaceans. ‘The flesh of the cray- fish is far more delicate than that of the lobster without being indigestible. Whoever has eaten a potage bisque, a soup made of crayfish, will never forget its excellence; and for a centre of a dinner table a pyramid of crayfish makes the handsomest of edible ornaments. + —_____—_ Systmemarr1o Fish Commissionrrs.—The New Hampshire Fish Commissioners are preparing for their next report a full record of the number of ponds, acres of each kind of bottom, whether rock, sand cv mud, and kind of fish found in them in every township in the State. By this means they are enabled to proceed intelligently in the distribution of fish to the waters suitable for each species. : Matural History. For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. DEER SHEDDING THEIR HORNS. BY HON. J. D. CATON, I HAVE observed several communications lately in Formsr AND STREAM discussing the question as to the time when the antlers of the deer are shed. Will you aliow mea little say about it, as it is a subject which I have examined with some care, All of our American species of deer cast their antlers ir- regularly from October to May, except our elk—the wapiti deer. He alone unformly carries his antlers till spring, and casts them with great regularity in this latitude in April, or, those with their first antlers, in May. There is this gen- eral law governing them all, that aged animals mature their antlers sooner, and cast them earlier than the younger speci- mens, the youngest being the most retarded. This law does not govern after the animal has attained full maturity, that is, the growth and maturity of the animal are not further accel- erated after that time; and in some of this species there are frequently individual exceptions to the rule. Still it is gen- eral with all, except possibly with the wapiti—the time of sbedding the antler does not necessarily depend on the time of its maturity. I have observed the greatest irregularity in the time of casting the antlers in the common deer, and this does not seem to depend on the condition of the animal, the character of their food, the temperature of the weather, nor indeed upon any assignable cause which [ have been able to discover. The time of casting the antlers of the common deer may be said to be from November to April, inclusive, but very much the largest proportion are cast in December and January. Some seasons nearly all seem to be carried till January and February, while in other seasons nearly all are gone by the first of January. To illustrate the great irregularity in the time of casting the antler by the common deer, I may refer to the case related by me in The Antelope and Deer of America, pp. 181-2. There a four-year old deer cast his antlers in April, in 1869, and in November following he cast the antlers grown that year. In fhe first instance he carried his antlers the longest of any adult deer in this part, and in the next he cast them the first. In both cases the deer was in perfect health, and in very fine condition. J sought in vain for a solution of this remarkable contrast. The observations of a few specimens, or of many speci- mens, for a single year, or even several; years, cannot furnish information to be absolutely relied upon, and no matter how extended one’s observations may haye been, unless heis in the constant habit of noting down his observations at the time, he may not rely upon them with certainty. If he trusts to memory alone, no matter how retentive his memory may be, he is liable to be misled. Let any one take notes of events and then after a considerable time write his observations from memory, and he will be astonished ‘at his errors on compar- ing the result, of his memory with his notes. You can do no greater service than by inducing sportsmen to make fullnotes, at the time, of everything interesting or unusual which they observe. If they would generally adopt this plan, they would soon accumulate a yast fund of very useful original informa- ee and they would soon find a new enjoyment in the chase, Isee I have departed, in my conclusion, from my purpos when I commenced this article, but we are on saute I have much at heart. We take great pleasure in printing the aboye very interest- ing notes from Judge Caton’s pen, the more so as we are quite sure that they will be new tothe very great majority of our readers. Judge Caton has certainly the right to speak authoritatively on this subject, for none of our naturalists haye given more time and care to the study of the very interesting group of which he writes. His remarks upon the necessity of notiag down at once observations made in the field, is most timely and important, and it is but a short time since that, in an editorial, we urged the same thing upon all who are inter- ested in natural history. Judge Caton’s remarks will, we are sure, interest all sports- men, and not the least our friend Penobscot, who writes us from San Francisco, Cal,, on the same subject, as follows: The letters of ** Antler” and ‘ Sycamore,” to your very in- teresting journal, were very ithiporient in one rodeet at Teast, as they bring out the fact that deer, in separate portions of the country, cast their antlers at widely different seasons of the year, a fact of which the vast majority of sportsmen must necessarily be ignorant, and proves (if any proof was want- ing) the great value of a national sportsman’s journal, like your own, circulating all over our common country, and affording a medium for the free interchange of views and facts from every portion of it. Before visiting this coast I had taken it for granted that the antlers of deer sprouted and were cast at the same seasons throuchout the country, and was therefore much surprised, on visiting Woodward's. gar- FOREST AND STREAM. dens, the first week in February, to see the bucks confined there still carrying their antlers, apparently as firmly set as ever, but was not sure it was not the result of captivity, and have since met with no one who appeared to be thoroughly posted as to the time in which they were shed when in their native wilds. Believing that facts as to the time in which they sprout and are cast in all parts of the country would be both interesting and instructive, I have written the following facts regarding the deer in my native State, hoping that in time we may hear from all parts of the country in which these inter- esting animals are found: The antlers of the deer in Maine begin to grow the very first of April, but naturally very slowly at first, as the animal is then in yery poor condition, and can hardly find sufficient food to sustain life. After the first of May, by which time the green herbage has well started, they grow very rapidly, and by the first week in July have attained their full dimensions, ex- cept as hereafter noted; and at this time they present a singu- lar and imposing spectacle. The antlers are nearly twice their normal diameter, and at each point, as well as at the places where the prongs appear are oval-shaped protuberances, at least an inch and a half in diameter, The antlers now begin to harden at the butt, and soon circulation ceases, but the points and prongs still continue to grow by absorption of the ege-shaped ends, and form points more or less fine, according to the age and condition of the animal. By the 15th of Aug. the antlersare hard throughout their entire length. Immedi- ately after reaching this state, the velvet commences to peel off at the butt, gradually extending to the tips. This process is neyer hastened by the: buck rubbing his antlers against trees, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding. A mo- ment’s reflection will convince any one of the futility of such athing. The antler has now become a mere excresence, de- void of all feeling, and whether covered with velvet or bare can be a matter of no moment to the carrier. The animal begins to attack the trees about the ist of October, at the commencement of the rutting season, and a full month after the velvethas fallen off the antlers of those that inhabit my own State. If there are parts of the country where the velvet does not come off till October, then that period and the buck’s tree-attacking fury will occur at the same time, and so give rise to anatnral error. The rutting season is at its height about the middle of November, and does not entirely cease till nearly a month later. Nineteen-twentieths of all the buéks, except the yearlings, cast their antlers between the 20th of December and the ist of January. These carry their “spike horns” a month longer. I never saw a yearling buck without horns, and have re- peatedly seen fawns with one, and sometimes tiwo little antlers, from. one to three inches in length. When this occurs he will have one prong the next year. No buck in the forests of Maine retires to any secret place to shed his antlers, or bruises them after being shed. Ido not even know what is meant by a “‘secret place ” in a forest. All parts are equally open, and equally secret to the still-hunter. As tliere is any- where from two inches to two feet of snow on the ground in Maine and the Adirondacks, where the antlers are cast, any practices of that description would be detected, and if buried the marks would be ‘‘powerful plain;” and as the antlers are never shed simultaneously, except through accident, the buck would be obliged to return and reopen his ‘‘cache”’ or make another one. And how would he proceed to cast them after arriving at the appointed place? By knocking them against a tree? One could as well imagine an alderman purposely pounding his pet corn agairst a bed-post. The buck’s head 1s excessively tender at this period, where the antler joins it, end he carefully avoids, as far as possible, hitting ii against the smallest obstruction, The buck, rf undisturbed, lets his antlers seyerely alone till they fall by their own weight ; although if roused by dogs, or wounded by the still-hunter, he will frequently tear them both off in his mad flight, and more than once I haye seen them fly ten feet asunder when shooting the animal through the head. The numbers which I have picked up during a twenty-years’ hunting experience would comfortably fill an ordinary city bed-room, and they haye been in all stages of preservation from those just cast from the animal I was following to those all but devoured by mice. The popular idea which seems to obtain throughout the entire country, that the old bucks are defeated by the ‘spike horns” (as the yearlings are called at home), I totally dissent from. Ihave not only seen the marks on the snow of hundreds of combats between bucks, but haye often killed one, and a few times both of the combatants, while thus engaged; but I never knew a yearling to even attack a fullgrown buck, touch less defeat him, and would like to hear from the man who has. Inregard to the number of prongs, as indicating the age, not the slightest reliance can be placed on it, but an expert hunter can judge very nearly of the buck’s age by the general appearance of the antlers. They increase in length, and the prongs in number each year till the animal is four or five years old, then they haye attained their full length and beauty. After this they increase in diameter only, as long as the animal retains his full vigor, so that at eight years old the buck’s antlers are nearly twice as heavy as at four; as age diminishes his powers, the antlers decrease in length, are much less symmetrical, and have coarser points. They also fall earlier, sometimes before the middle of December, The fawns lose their spots, to a superficial observer, about the last week in August, when they shed their summer coat, but a close inspection in a strong light will reveal a single row of very faint spots, extending the whole length of the body, just below the spine and on each side of it. These remain till the winter coat starts, the last of October; but they can easily be told all through the winter by the shortness of their heads in comparison to the length, by the greater length of the hair on each side, and by a general look of immaturity. A yete— ran still-hunter would consider himself insulted if told that he could not distinguish a fawn from a yearling at a single glance fifty paces distant, provided he saw its face. Of the two types of deer which are well known to exist in Maine, of* several interesting peculiarities exhibited by those in the Adirondacks, not shown by those inhabiting the former State, space forbids me to speak. Thesubject is almost inexhaust- ible, and I may as well stop here, only adding that the above notes are the result of many years patient observation and successful still-hunting. To the store of valuable information contained in the above papers, we may he permitted to add one note. In Nebraska the fawns of the common deer{retain their spots considerably longer than as above related by Penobscot, and specimens killed the last of September are still strongly marked. At this. time, however, the summer coat is fast falling off, and, no doubt, by the middle of October the young are uniform in color, Moreover, the faint row of spots on each side of the spine, of which our correspondent speaks, does not seem to be confined altogether to the young deer, for the largest an finest buck we ever saw, which we killed this fall in Nebraska, has just such arow of spots running down the back. This state of things, however, is unusual, we think. We have never noticed it before, and it attracted our attention as soon as we reached the dead animal. We hope ere long to hear more on these interesting topics. ——— ooo Tne Kiyo Pagrrmcr,—tIn an interesting communication to our columns under date of September 27, of upon the habits of the ruffed grouse, a new term, ‘“‘ King Partridge,” is chosen to express exceptional peculiari- ties of habits on the part of the male bird. The language o! the article is likely to lead to misconstructions, not warranted by actual facts observed as to the habits of this species. Th term of king partridge would seem to imply an isolated oc- currence of a patriarch of the tribe, which may not occur ,in the lapse of many years. Under this supposition a hunter may spend the half of his life in pursuit of this bird, and neyer obtain a glimpse even of such a remarkable superannu- ated male, who is entitled to take rank as a king partridge. The account, as given in the communication, ceases, however, to excite unusual surprise when analogous cases, in the order ~ of gallinaceous birds, are takken into consideration. The entirely different aspect of our barn-yard turkey when his temper be-~ comes ruffled, from his general appearance in his usual mood, are well known to all who have amused themselves by excit- ing the anger of an old gobbler. His attitude offers many points of resemblance to those observed by our correspond- ent when speaking of the king partridge. All of the feathers, particularly those of the back, become almost perpendicular, — The primaries of the wings are sharply separated, and frail in angry sweep the ground. ‘The tail becomes a perfect patie of a fan, and neck and head are deeply suffused by the quick rush of blood surging toward the upper extremities of the offended lord of the barnyard. If he only possessed the ring- like ruff of feathers like his wild relative, the ruffed grouse, a perfect crown, or ring, would quickly develop itself around his well drawn in head, anda magnificent edition of the king partridge, a veritable king turkey, would be the final result. We may view at ease, and as often as we.please, this interest- ing spectacle in our domesticated tribes; but we experience difficulties when we wish to extend our observations to the wild members of this order of birds. They are only too much an object of pursuit on part of the indefatigable sportsman and their countless natural enemies, to indulge in these antics, which mostly result from sexual excitement and jealousies toward rivals of their own persuasion. Since an audience is not wanted on account of its being intrusive, the dramatic displays are limited, and probably only enacted under ex- tremely rare combinations of favorable circumstances, when no observer is near. We know on the authority of Gould that the black cock of Europe is addicted to like habits, and that the entertainment in the case of that bird is frequently enhanced by drawn battles, in which a number of excited males engage to gain undisputed supremacy over the females of the vicinity, who are said to be then often silent spectators of these conflicts. It is possible that the *.. grouse would act in the same way under such circumsti#Aices, and by the erection of all the erectable appendages give rise to the singu- lar appearance which led your correspondent to the adoption of such a singular name. But few observers would ever be gratified by an opportunity to watch this most shy of all game birds in its fancied security, and the full display of its handsome ornamentations in order to render himself formi- dable to its competitors in the struggle for possession of the female. The pairing season would thus be inaugurated by the ad- vent of the king, the oldest and most excitable cock,whe gains at last a well-earned victory over all the rest of the aspirants in these erotic tournaments, The widely varying attitudes of the bird while drumming or standing perfectly erect, when wishing to evade observation on the knotted limb of the hemlock tree afford full evidence of its imimical powers, which are reach- ing their climax when laboring: under periodical sexual ex- citement, and cause thus an apparent entire transfiguration of its smooth appearance when ready to fly on approach of danger. —\——_>—-- +s __——_ HABITS OF THE RUFFED GROUSE, TESTIMONY OF A VETDRAN. Sr. Joseru, Mieh., Dew. 17, 1577. EprroR FOREST AND STREAM = As much of the sportsman’s pleasure follows from reflections of inci- dents which occur on a day’s hunt in the field or forest, so does a latge share of our enjoyment come from detailed rehearsals of chums as they gather in social chat over events and occurrences that have passed during the day. The spicy account of this and that—this chance was so—if it had or nad not been for such—I should—and how I missed that good, or fair, shot I don’t see. Many of these chats give zest to the recreations of sportsmen from the busy cares of life. This is one reason why I look so anxiously for my FOREST AND STREAM weekly, and on this account it has become a sports— Man's necessity, One seems tomeet with brother sportsmen from north to south, east to west, and enter into a sportsman’s paradise. Every one has something of interest torelate, Each gives his own yiews, in hisown way, bis own explanation, theory and philosophy. Much of the natural history is quite entertaining, with much that is equally ridiculous. Bnt still it prompts one to thought and closer obser- vation. While Tconfess Iam much interested in articles of many corres- pondents of the Forss? AND STREAM, Many things excite my Tisibjes, look qnite fishy, and ate as ridiculous as some of the questions asked the Editor. . Some time ago we had an account and description of the ‘King Part- ridge,” Iam just past my sixty-seventh year, always Joved the rod and gun, have spens may enjoyshle days in their use, a great lover ot Na- FOREST AND STREAM. 451 ture, can sif in some secluded dell, or by some rippling stream to watch ' animal and insect I{fe of all forme on earth, air or water ; study their _ habits, and have discovered many wonderful things, but it has not fallen to my good fortune te sec a ‘king partridge!!!" My greatest desire now is to see one, and then “‘ depart.’ But I have led off from my first intention in writing, which was sug— gested by a correspondent of Ferrisburgh, Vi., on the ruffed grouse, He starts off—whiz!—hang!—gone out of sight like an arrow, Mr. Grouse! Well, that is much my experience. Quite often, ati least, I am fully of his mind, “they are not easily killed,” and, if hit, the hardest bird to bring to bag I know of. Two this fall I will mention: Out with H, hunting pheasants, a bird flushed on 4 side hill, and when clearing the top through the brush, I got ina shot, and right after, Hone. We could seethat each hitthe bird, and supposed it fell, but on search, it could not be found. Giving up the Bearch, we passed on thirty or forty rods, and began to hunt another ravine, Part way down my dog came to point; we came up and found the bitd dead and warm. After that we were out, separated by at least 200 yards, cach in arayine, H, shot ata bird, and, at the reportof his gun, I turned and looked, and in s short time saw a pheasant come over into my ravine and fall dead. When plucked of its feathers, it was found to have been hit with eleven No. 6 shot, and gtill this bird flew, apparently well and strong, tillit dropped dead. TI pronounce them the hardest of all birds, even when hit, to kill, and would always advise to follow on with your dog, 6ven if there is no signof hitting them. The habit of the pheasants, when they break the edveys in October, to scatter to ravines and thickets, through fields and even into towns, is, think, common and universal. It has always been my observation, Early in the morning, from daylight till after sunrise, you may often find them near houses, in fhe garden bushes or yard shrubbery, Every fall, in our little village (8,000) many are Killed, and occasionally one fies through a window or against a white painted house, and is killea insodoing. Much is said about the manner of producing sound in drumming. Let any one fill the air sac under the wings, and they will find an easy solution of the matter in the manner tle bird strikes its body with its wings. T would like an opinion of those who call themselves good wing shots giving the average number of shots to get one bird. The Opinion of our boys is, in general shooting, four shots to one bird killed—that is, good and average shooters. There are those who do much better that this. T have been out since these conversations, and haye kept a little data : On a two days’ hunt I made thirty-five shots, killed sixteen birds, and crippled two, which, I have no doubt, died; was out ‘two days ago, shot at four birds, and got three. These were my best this fall. Last fall1 Inade twelve shots one day, and gut five quail, five pheasants—all at single hirds—and one rabbit; many, many times much worse. I make poor shooting some days. Buf you will see, Mr, Editor, that sixty-seven years have dimmed my eyes, for I sm travelling on the sixty-eightt road. LUTRON, STRATFORD, Ont,, Dec. 8, 1877, HpiroR FOREST AND STREAM: There have heen a good many grouse about this fall, and having heen In the woods a good deal, I haye had some opportunity to study them, Frank Forester says that they seem to hang heavily at first in the air, but I think that had he hunted them around here, he would have changed the reading of that clause, at least. I have neyer seen them hang long enough to shoot at, and in most instances, to be seen, for, when flushed, they start ag if shot from acannon; and it fakes a quick eye, aud still quicker aim, to shoot them with any degree of success. A good bag of ruffed grouse is a thing any sportsman may well be proud of, a8 it shows skill in shooting, and a considerable amount of patience and perseverance in struggling through the thickets, where they are enerallyfound. As ‘‘ Awahsoose ” says, they are not the most easily killed birds in existence. Ounce, while shooting this fall, I started two from a small cedar thicket, and as they had to cross an open space to gain the main woods, I had a fair, open shot at them for about fifteen or twenty yards. When fired I had the satisfaction of secing one of them drop in the brush, but upon putting im another cartridge and walking up to the place, my bird was nowhere to be seen. Isearched for some time, and was about giving up the hunt, when a friend who Wss shooting with me, came up with his dog, and then I set Juno, with her keen nose, to find what I could not, After hunting for a minute or two, she found the spot where the bird struck when it dropped, and on trailing it up, I found my bird, hid away under some brush fully 100 yards from where it had fallen—not then dead, but nearly so, as it died in my hand within a minute after finding. I marked this bird, and when plucking it in the evening, found that no less than seven No. 5 shot had Biruck it, two of which had passed through the lungs from side to side. Like ‘Awahsoose,” Ihave never seen or eyen heard of a king partridge, although I have had considerable experience with grouse. Penobscot's article in your paper was the frst intimation I had that such a thing ex- isted, and on inquiry among some old woodsmen, I cannot find any who hiave ever heard of such a thing, much less seen one, The habit of the ruffed grouse in leaying its usual haunts does not Beem to be peculiar to one place only, as I have repeatedly observed the same thing here. Last fall, while sauntering up the river looking for a kivay duck or snipe, I flushed a grouse from asmall bunch of willows near the water, and had the luck io get him, although I was not expect- ing such game, 'Dhere was no other bush or trees of any kind near, and the nearest cover, when any of them were to be found, was a full mile anda halfaway. This was late in the fall, and all the leaves had been down some time, so that theory will not hold goof in this instance, It could not have been want of water, as there was a stream running through the cover where the birds were tobe found. Another instance : Late in the season, after the first fall of snow, a gentleman living in town happened to be on the lawn in front of the house, when his little Bon called his attention to two birds uuder one of the spruce trees with which it was adorned, Upon investigation they proved to be the ruffed grouse, which had thus yentured so near civilization, and were fully two miles away from their usual haunts. They stayed for two days, but on the third morning turned up missing. While in Mnskeoks last fall TI frequently saw them shot in a clump of larch that had been left near & spring on the farm of a settler, Certainly, the woods were only a short distance away, but water was plentiful in them, so why did they resort Lo the small clump of trees, not covering the twenty-fifth part of an acre? : About their drumming: f can testify with ‘*Penohscot” and ‘ Awah- Boose’ that they will stand on a rock to drum, as I have seen them do 80; also on a stum)) and, once or twice, on a tree that had not long been felled. But there isone curious point that I would like to ask some older shooter than myseli—What causes them to drum during the night time in the fall, or do they dosxoin thespring glso? ‘This fall, while duck shooting on the Au Sable River, we camped in a thick piece of pine and oak woods near the river, and seyeral times during the night while there, 1 heard the grouse drumming in our vicinity. We went after them several times, and in every case where I got any, I found them to be solitary birds, and, in every instance, cocks, I did not see ahen bird killed, although e good many birds were shot, Perhaps “Penobscot” can explain this point, About shooting them froma tree: I say aman shooting near here about two years ago, who had asmall terrier dog with him. On first going Into the woods the dog tiushed a covey of them, and all the birds News short distance into a hemlock tree, The man went up, and, ‘Standing in the shelter of a small bush which hid him from them, began by shooting the lowest. As he had only a single-barrelled gun, he lost considérable time, but, nevertheless, managed to secure seven of them before the rest were frightened, and sought safety in fight, I have Since killed four myself in a similar manner, aid when shooting one, the rest did not seem at all disturbed. I do nol see anything unsports- man-like in shooting them on a tree. As they are so shy and hard to hit that I kill them any way Ican that is lawful; and I would advise all sportsman to do the same when they getia chance, More anon. AU SAUBLE, The Drumming. NorreErn NEw YORK, Dec. 24, 1877, Eprron Forest AND STREAM: Although the above topic has been discussed at Jength in your col- umns, it seems by no means settled to the satisfaction of all. So please permit me to tell what I have seen and heard. For a number of years, from the age of fourteen to twenty, I lived on the border of our great Southern (to you Northern) wilderness, where a partofmy time was spent in hunting and trapping. During that time and since I have seen a food many grouse In the act of drum- ming, and in some respects my experience will differ from that of oth- ers, Inthe first place I never saw a female with or near the male bird at Such times, and I have often hunted the ground oyer thoroughly for 4 considerable distance around. ‘The male commences drumming just as soon as the snow is off the tops of the logs and hillocks. At this time, an hour or s0 about sunrise is the usual extent of time occupied. Later, and at the time the hen is sitting, he drums almost constantly, taking only three or four short feeding spella during the day, and if the night be Tine and moonlicht, if you chance to be camping out, you will hear him atinteryals during that time. As summer approaches the drumming grows less and less and finally ceases till colder weather in the fall, when snow birds drum, though probably not all, as one hears but little as compared with spring time. As to the hollow log I neyer saw one drum on the ground, though I have seen them on moss-covered rocks as well as logs, The latter, hoty- ever, covered with moss and situated in a thicket seem tio be the favorite places. The resson I think is this, instinct teaches Mr. Grouse that his noise may attract the attention of his natural enemies, foxes, hawks and owls, to say nothing of the boy with his twenty shilling shot-gun, Tn the open he is exposed to all these. In the thicket, from his elevated standpoint on log or rock he is comparatively safe, as hawks caunot pounce upon him, nor fox or boy approach him unaware. If not dis- turbed too often he will usually stick to one log the entire season, and the same log is often occupied for a number of years, though whether by the same bird or not Lcannotsay. Now the actitself, Irecollect one particular instance. A few years ago, in the month of May, I was ata pond in the depth of the wilderness trout fishing. Close by the camp Was quite a hillthat came down close to the water, the side of which was rough and broken, with rock and ravine and somewhere up its side was a partridge drumming. One morning I started out to fndit. This was done by going slowly and stopping from time to time to listen. At length when well up the side hill and at the edge of a little windfall a few rods in extent, partly filled with second growth, I paused close to the roots of a large spruce that had fallen, The roots, covered with earth, completely hid me from all beyond. I did not have to wait long to locate my bird. It was so nearas to almost startle me, Changing my position a yery little I could look through between the roots of the tree, and there sat Mr. Grouse within fifteen feet of me. Istood and watched it drum a dozen times or more before a slight noise on my parti attracted ifs attention. It sat up straight, just as a hawk or eagles does upon a limb, turned its head with a quick tearing motion right and leit two or three times, and then scemed to draw its head down close to its body, half closing the eyes. Then commenced the motion of the wings, These were raised or spread but yery little and brought back or struck against the side with a quick, light biow three or four times, with a mo- ment’s interval between blows, when suddenly it changed to a harder blow with the wings extended further, say half open, and after the first half dozen strokes the motion is too rapid for the eye to follow, but growing less in strength, till it stops with a Sudden whirr. [t would now Btretch up its neck and look around right and left as if on the lookout for enemies, Sometimes it would not change its position any more than this, but in a few moments it ;would walk up and down the log for a few fest, butalways in a natural manner, looking about as if its only ob- ject was to guard against surprise. I have seen the male of the spruce partridge drop its wings and strut about with all the importance of an old gobbler, but have neyer seen the;ruffed grouse do so. As to the pro- duction of the noise made in drumming I always supposed it was caused by the striking of the wings against the body. I haye watched a good many, but never was 80 near another. I haye watched some till they lef¥ Tie log and have then observed them feeding alone. At this season, May, I have offen seen the female from sunset till dusk, which take to be her time of getting food when sitting, The first chance I haye I will find outif possible about the air pouch your correspondent ‘* Monon” tells about. Imnevyer heard of it before, Lapoc. ——_ +4 Tun WoOoDPEOKER As A HuyoatoneR.—In a late number of Harper's Magazine I noticed an item concerning the catch- ing of flies by the common red-headed woodpecker. Reading this recalled a fact that came under my own observation, which I will proceed to relate: In the summer of 1863 I was living in a small town in middle Alabama, not far from Selma. In one corner of the yard there stood an old china tree, the top of which had been shattered by a storm. At the time of which I write, a pair of red-heads were engaged in rearing a brood in a hole which they had excavated in the old tree-top, This tree was the only one in a decaying condition within a radius of at least one-fourth of a mile; and from lack of his accustomed food the red-head was forced to resort to a diet of flies. At least this is the way in which I accounted for what I thought a departure from the traditions of his ancestors. The bird assigned to duty as caterer took a position on the twisted lightning rod of the house, and from this point of vantage darted with unerring aim upon his winged prey, taking them always in mid-air, after the manner of all fly- catchers. J remember to have thought this yery singular, not having seen any mention of it in such works of ornithology as I had read, but allowed it to pass from my mind until the paragraph in Hap'per’s recalled it to memory. Witt, + a Quvain WITHHOLDING Scmnt.—A correspondent in Ma- honingtown, Pa., states that he has noted several un- doubted instances of quail withholding their scent. Among others was that of a wing-tipped bird, which the dogs failed to find, though they ranged all the ground over thoroughly, Subsequently returning to the same spot the bird was found. The wmiter concludes : That under certain conditions of the atmosphere a quail alighting on the ground, and not moving from the spot it first * alights upon, does not give out enough scent to enable a dog to smell it. Of course one must bear in mind that when a quail is not in motion its feathers are always pressed tightly and compactly to its body, which in a great measure tends to withhold its scent. ——_—_——-e—__—__—_ A Laran Heronry.—Our friend Dr, T, Garlick, wriling from Ohio, tells us of a nesting-place of the Blue Heron in the olden time. He says:— ‘ cutting a larger hole on the exit side, but without blowing open eight inches in diameter and twelye inches long, free from knots and straight grained, and the mats to which required only one trated about fiye inches, and was torn to bits. This seemed ta confirm what I had noticed before with the smaller cartridge, the gas can, in a tough substance, escapa entirely out of the hole the ball entered. Ithen took another piece of cottonwood, only five inches in diameter and ten inches in length, and perfeolly straight, The ball passed entirely through this, cutting fa {ltl larger hole on the other side than the simply expansive bull would have done, but I failed to find any sign of a crack or split it the block from the explosion, " In none of the instances given has there been any question a8 to whether the ball exploded or not, I haye neyer yet lmown. oné to fail. The blackening and smell of the powder is always more ar less noticeable, especially in wood, and at over sixty yards of 60 tne explosion may be plainly heard like a fire-cracker, — The conclusions to which I haye come to are these ; That these balls are a great improyement, over solid ball same calibre (except where great penetration is needed, wh they are decidedly inferior), but do not wholly overcome the jections to small calibre. : “! - ‘That in the long run they are better simply closed with wax, made of hardened lead, and with a short and small hole tapering 0 its bottom, . That on animals as large as a deer the shock of the explosion from a .22 long black powder cartridge amounts to nothing, That the explosive principls is a good one, but that something far quicker than black powder must be used to give if any advan- tage for large game over the simply expansive ball. Thatit would be folly to interview @ grizzly with these under circumstances where it would be unsafe with the same balls solid, and perfect madness to try it (a8 a correspondent of Forusr AND Srream some time ago asked about) with such email balls and charges as the old model Winchester. * As this is a subject of some importance, I would be glad to hear from any one whose experience differs from mine, and to have the particulars and date of his experiments. T have sometimes thought the deer of this part of California is tougher than the white tail, but as I almost always hunted on snow while living Hast, and never had any diffionlty from brush, I cannot judge so well, At any rate if needs something very different from ordinary rifles to keep about one-third of the deer struck from getting lost. 1, S.) Van Dyxz. Miner's Ranche , San Diego Qo., Cal. SPLIT BAMBOO RODS. To our customers and the public :—In reply to the damag— ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘dealers” who are unable to com- pete with us at our reduced prices, we haye issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity. of their assertions. Conroy, Bisserr & MAnirson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. fe" Tite “BEST OurpoorR LicuT on Harve For NicHr FISHING, Railroads, Steambouts, Shows, or whereyer an outdoor light is re- quired. Can read fi ne print 160 feet from the Jamp the darkest night. Send for circular to WILSON, KFAGLE & CO., Centre Point, Lowa. The Game of Chess. Notice.—Chess exchanges, communications and solutions should be addressed “Chess Editor Fornst AnD STREAM, P. O, box 54, Wolcott- ville, Conn.” Problem No. 1. Tourney set. No.1. Motto—Harnestly Advise Knowledge. ~ GEG ty 4G ." Wes ws “le Yj Y, BLM Y 4 Y, 2 Wiis LL A ey 2 yp" yy a Y es ‘a, | Ba Us Sao White to play and mate in tivo moves, Game No. 1.—EVANS GAMBIT. White. Black, White. Black. Blackburne Peyer. Blackburne, | ever, 1—P-k 4 —P-K 11 B-1t 5 ll—Kt tks O B P aes KB ee 2—Kit-Q B3 12—Krttks Ki 12—B tks Kt 3 -B-Ra 3—B-B 18-—Kt tks P 138—B tks Kt 4—p- tay 4B tks B 11—@ tks B ae 3 5—P- 5—B-R 4 i5—Q R-B 15=Q-Q 2 poaaied 6—KEI-K B3 16—Q-Kk Bi 4 16—-K-Q, T—P-Q 4 7—P tks P 17—K tks Ki 17—E-Q B 8—B-k 3 erie 18—K R-Q B 18—K-Kt 9—P-K 5 9—Kt-K 5 19—B-R 6 19—Q-B 10—K-K 10—P-Q 4 ) 20—Q-Kt 5 201). -Q, 2 White announced mate in four moves. THE FOREST AND STREAM PROBLEM TOURNEY. - Recognizing the increasing favor with which this branch of the roya game is regarded we haye-decided to offer a number of liberal prizes for competition. am THE PRIZES. ale Forthe best set... SEE oR ai nin a det sg od po ufdaearey $26 00 2, For the second pest seb, 20 00 3. For the third best set.. 10 00 4, For the best three move problems. ves » 500 6. For the best two move prob/ems.. . 500 6. For the second best three moye problems... Pe 2h . 200 7. For the second best a4 move problems... oer fae ads se 200 8. For the best problem entered in the tourney, - Deban saree peucseen 0 00 Bach composer is invited tosend in a two move probiem accompanied by his photograph, the author of the winning position to receive as a prize “all the photographs, Problems will be judged according to the following standard. BULL’S PROBLEM CODE, 1. Beanty andoriginality of design..-...2-..-.,.2200- «eed to 10 points. 2, Difticuliy of solution . .--.--... ss sciseent HOT “f 3, Accnracy and elegance of constaction.. 01. l..0 0... todo + ? ULES, competition fs open to the world, All problems to be direct mates— that ia to say, white to play and mate in two or three moyes, as the case may be. All problems must be original and not hitherto pnbushed, Com- petitors’ may enter as miuny sels, or sinvle problems as they please, Fach competitor will affix a motto to eyery single set or problen sent in and also inclose his name and address. Competing problems will be submitted fo the umpire, Charles A. Gilberg, Esq., who will Yeport all | unsound positions. American composers wiil be allowed tour weeks it which +0 correct such positions 5 forvign composers being allowed eight weeks for the same purpose. Should the requisite carections not be weet tear ee . FOREST AND STREAM. | received within the time specified the positions will then be ruled ont of (he tourney. The tourmey will be open to competition until the first day of July 1878, after Which date the list willbe closed. ‘Che prizes will be awarded within two weeks after the publication of the lust problem, Address #. A. Kunkel, Wolcottyille, Conn. THE FOREST AND STRNAM SOLVERS’ TOURNEY, This fonmmey commences with problem No, 1 and will continue until all the problems entered in the above problem tourney are published, THE PRIZES, «610 09 4 Cash prize of. 6 OU emer ees eee reece we he Moka AND STREAM for one year, 4. Cash prize of. itesteic ae ac “ 6. 6b O eee AM pled wees (ole B ale wtalalae peer beast er esaceiuss seers CURSORY JOTTINGS. Our chess contemporaries are requested to announce the aboye tour- neysin their respective columns, and also to arrange for an exvuhange. We have already received problems from eminent problematists in America, England, scotland, France, Italy ani’ Germany for our tour- ney, all of which we shall publish as fast as possible. In this oonnec- tlon itis proper that we inform our friends, and the chess public gener- ally, thati we are no longer interested in tue prosperity of another chess column, or the success or result of another chess column’s problem and R8olyers’ tourneys. eee cre eer rrr ee eee er er cy Answers to (Correspondents. No Notices Tnken of Anonymous Conimiuniontions. t A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why their queries ure not apswered, when they read the lines at the head of thig column, H., Cumberland, Md,—You ought to buy a jgood pointer, or setter for $05. C. Ti. C. is informed that by writing directly to us we can, we think, get him the dog he may wish to breed from. FRANK FORESTER.—The Warwick Woodlands are published as a sep- arate volume by the Petersons of Philadelphia. G.H W., Nashua, N. H.—\hat is the best t s0ns camping, and price? Ans. R. B. §., BYownyille, Miss.—For $75 you ought to get an excellent breech-loader, but we decline specifying any particular gun, ent for three or four per- See our advertising columns. F. S, G., Galveston.—Don’t you think 3 drs, powder and 1 oz. shot suf- ficient for duck shooting with a No. 10 gun? Ans. No; 4 drs. areneces- sary, and 13¢ oz, shot. GC. E. C,, Hanover,—W hat is an express shot-gun > Ans, It is a trade- mark of Dougall, the well-known gunmaker. Dougall has gained great reputation from his ‘* Express rifle.” H. C. §., Houtzdale, Pa.—t have a, Scott gun, choke-bore, and want the choke taken out of one barrel. Who would you recommend to do it? Ans, Send the gun to Genez, Chambers St., New York, J. W. S., Gansevoort —What would you advise a person to do who wishes to secure a patent and whois entirely unacquainted with the formulas tobe observed? Ans. Write to Scientific American. HH. T. W., Northbridge, Mass.—I have an elk’s head and antlers, and moths have got into the hair, What shall Luse to kill them? Ans. Use corrosive sublimate, first haying carefully brushed the specimen. H. V., Poughkeepsie.—Conld you tell me where I could purchase an assovlation score-book, short range, and at what price? Ans, Of &, H, Madison, gunsmith, 564 Fulton street, Brooklyn; price 25 cents. J. W.F., Auburn., Placer Co., Cal._We will do our best for yon, and will correspond with you later about the dog, You had better write us agiin, say in three weeks’ time, as we may know of a dog about then. J. H. A. Clifty, Ind.—We refer you to the reply we have made R, B. S. The gun you mention isexcelient. We know some in use by lead- ing sportsmen, who have the highest opinions of their merits. Snipe, New York.—The law of Connecticut prohibits the snaring of grouse and quail, save on one’s own Jand. A man who snares $70 worth of grouse we should, most undoubtedly, consider a variety of the genus pot-lunter, ; W. T. M., Geneva, N. ¥.—Crystal River is in Hernando Co, Florida between Homosassa and Cedar Keys; reached via water from the latter point. Regular vessels ply bstween these points. See our news columns last week. Wine SHor, Painsville, Ohio.—I want a book on wing shooting and shooting of all kinds. What book shallI buy? Ans, In about a month Captain Bogardus’ book (second edition) will be published and we think you will find there what you want. H. M., S. Lawrence Co,, N. ¥.—I want a shof and rifle combined arm, not the barrels side by side. Whomakes such an arm? Ans, Messrs, W. H. Baker & C., of Syracuse, N. Y. Itis called the “ three-barrelled breech-loading gun.” ‘Two shots and a rifle. FinpLer’s Lake.—Findley’s Lake is about 19 miles from Corry, it from North East, and 8 from Sherman, on the Buffaloand Pittsburg R. R. A stage runs from Sherman to the summer hotel there. Bass, perchand sunfish in the Lake; fair ruffed grouse and woodcock shoot- ing. Jd. G., West Lebanon.—l. Are there any Rocky Mowntain quail in market? If not, where can I get some? 2. Can I get some native quail? Ans. Neither California quail nor native ones areto be had. hese questions we have replied loin the negetive in almost every nuniber of the paper. AunimaNn, Mahonington, Pa.—My setter bitch, 50 lbs., native from imperted, had oneof the claws on leit fore foot taken off by a carsvheel, but does not incapacitate her in the least. Will it dcbar her from entry and chances of being a prize winver in the Piltsburg Bench Show, to be held Jan. 17 to28? Ans. If nota disfigurement the dog could com- pete. 5. W. B., Vicksburg.—Where can J buy a copy of ‘The Oomplete Angler” of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton, edited by John Major, and published by Little, Brown & Go,, Boston, 1867? What will be the cost? Ans, Book very scarce, By leaying*an order with Sabin or Leggat, in New York, you might get the book, Gost about $1.50. 7, S., Jr., Salem.—tas there ever héen made for sale a cloth that can be placed on the ground to cateh the broken glass which is used in shooting the glass balls ; 1fso, where can they be had? Ans. Not that we know of. 14 shootin= the 5,000 glass ball match at Gilmore’s Garden ahbig sheet caught all the fragments of glass. In shooting on grounds the same thing could be done. G. 38. I, Philadelphia.—tis it natural for a bitch setter to have passa- ges of blood fiom the urinary organs? My bitch—I had hunted her lately on a warm day—had a neryous spasm, aid keeled over in con- 461 yulsions, She seems allrightnow. Is anything the matter? Ans. From your account your bitch is probably in heat. E. A. H., Brooklyn.—i. At what distances is an M_ Wesson .44 cal,, 28-in. barrel, reliable? 2. Which is preferable for shooting in the North Woods, arifleor ashot-gun? 3. What bore do you recommend for general shooting witha shot-gun? Ans. 1. We know of shooting at 1,000 yards made with a Wesson which was very accurats, 2, A shot- gun by long odds. 8. We prefer 12 bore, - T. A. S., Macon, Mo.—Address Schuyler, Hartley & Graham as to cost, If new barrels are wanted, haye Messrs. Scott & Sons to do the work, sending your gun to Messrs, Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. They willtake pleasure in giving you the exact cost, but must know the num- ber of the gun, Yon haye, undoubtedly, a very fine arm. G, W. H., Titusville, Pa.—Have 4 tine dog, age about twelve years. He is quite lively, but deat—canmt hear a bird jise within fonr feet of him, CanIdoanything for him? Ans, Sponge his ears yery care- fully with warm water and Castile soap. It is not likely, however, that you can benefit his hearmg, C, B., Jersey City.—Have a young deer who has the rheumatism. he hair on the neck is ruffed, and he looks as if in great pain. Have used ammonia liniment, but it does not seem to have the desired effect. What medicine would you suggest? Ans. Give warm mush with a little nitre, twice a day, with warm bed and comfortable quarters. J.C., Philadelphia.—1, Are Gordon setters ever liver-colored? Have one guaranteed to be a full-blooded Gordon. 2%. Does cutting a dog’s tail improve itin any way? Ans. 1. A pure Gordon would not be liver- colored; black, black and white,aud black, white and tan are the colors. 2. Beiter leave the tail alone, save im special pases this is the advice we mostly give. Pappy O’LEARY, Ashbuysburgh.—We cannot say that phonography will ever come into common use, if by that you mean that it will be used aside from the prefessions. It can be learned without a teacher, but if yon contemplate a study of the art, we would advise you to secure in- struction, The Plobert saloon rifie is a very good little parlor arn, and With a 22 cartridge, would kill even bigger game than squirrels, say cats, C. H. C., Urbana.—My setter doz, 2% years old, passe s discolored urine, and has great thirst. WVomitsfrequently a dark-colored liquid, which looks as if it were blood. His breathing is labored. Some weeks ago he may have swallowed some refuse oil, floating on the surface of the water. Heis skin and bones. WhatcanIdoforhim? Ans. Itis quite possible that he was poisoned by the refuse oil, but he should not have access tothe scup bucket. Feed him regularly and carefully twice a day, and give him a dose of castor oil every second or third day for a week. G. C. B., New York.—_Have a red setter dog, 18 months old, JT have a notion of taking off one jointof his tail, as itcomes about one inch below the gamble joint. Think of sending him to the Show in May, and fancy his length of taillmay be against him. Isend his pedigree.. Ans. Would advise yon to leave the tail alone, when two years old you will not think it too long; and if itis, cutting will not improve if. Pedigree very good. As to inherent traits derived from father or mother, it has not yet been decided, 4nd never will be, I. DE B., Philadelphia.—My pointer has commenced. drooping hia head, and breathes heavily; symptoms haye grown worse. He coughs, is weak, and can barely stand. Tongue seems tobe swollen. He scratches his.ear, Maye given hin castor oil. THe is about six months old, Think he has a bad cold—what shallI do? Ans. You are proba- b'y right about the dog having taken a severe cold. Give him two or three doses ofcastor oil. Keep him quite warm and dry; and feed him on broths and milk for a while. ¥. G, Y., Philadelphia.—How would a tan-colored leather coat do for duck shooting on the Chesapeake? I refer tothose advertised by G, W. Simmons & §on, of Boston, Do you think the color would be right for shooting over decoys from shore? Ans. Simmons’ suits, or any other of the butternut color, are suitable for duck shooting; but as you must have warm clothing, you will have to get your suit several sizes toolarge, if yon wish to wear it as .an ovyel-dress, Doctor, Morganton, N. C,—I expect to be ordered soon to Arizona, Would you advise meto take my pointer, to whom I am very much attached, or willit be too much hardship forhim? I would prefer to give him away rather than have him suffer, Ans. Wes, take your dog, Tt will pay. Capt. Viele, of Tth Cavalry, U.S. A., has just taken several yarieties of thoroughbred dogs—hounds, pointers and setters—to the Rio Grande. The railroads will take good care of him, and on the stage routes you can let him alternately ride andrun. You can do little bird shooting in the West without dogs, You will find that nearly all the sporting residents, eyen in the Indian Territory, own good hunting dogs. SUBSCRIBER, Stamford, Ct.—l. Would having a gun choke-bored di- Minish its penetration? 2. Is it possible forme to buy an Irish or English setter pup about four or five months old as cheap as eight or ten dollars? 3. Do you think itis possibie for an inexperienced person to break a dog by following directions of “‘ Sportsman’s Gazetteer” pro- yided he exercised much care and patience? 4. Would a dog tive months old now be old enough next fall to work well? Ans. 1.No. 2, Possibly, oryou might getone asa gift. 3. Instructions were printed with that objectand expectation. ¢. Precocity often shows itself in very young dogs. He might “work well,” bul should not be permitted to do much service in the field at so tender an age. A. B. C., Boston, Mass.—I shot last spring a small bird at Milton, within & mile of Mr. Aldrich’s House. Itook it there, and he said it was an “ Aquatic Wood Wagtail”’ I can find no bird of like name in my “ Samuels’ Birds of N. HE.” Since then I haye obtained a more yal- unable work by Elliot Cones. Inthe family Motacillide (wagtails) my bird answers well to the habits of the bird, but H. C, gives only the yel- low wagtail, and says: ‘* The sub-family, Motacilline, true wagtails, is represented in America by a single species.” In a word—Have Eshota new species of American bird, or isit a yellow wagtail? I have it set up in my cabinet of birds by Mr. Aldrich. Ans, Of course, it is impos- sible to tell what your bird is without having a description of it, but it is safe to say that yu have neither a new species nor Budytes flava. Probably your bird is a Sturus, yery likely the species called, in the Key, S. noveboracensis. Novice To SPORTSMEN.—Haying receiveu so many communications asking us for information in tegaxd to our six-sectiun bainboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we haye prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address, We kéep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 to $150. We put our stamp only un the best, in order to protect our customers and uur reputation, for we are unWilling fo sel! a poor rod with a false enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine articie) without letting our customers know just what they are getting. P, O. Box 1,294.—[A dv, ABBEY & IMBRIE, 38 Maiden Lan 462 FOREST AND STREAM, eee Harhting and Goating. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEBE. Déte. Boston, | New York. |Char lesten H. M. H M. H OM Jan. 18... 10 440 T 24 03 Jan. 19 ii 30 S19 7 59 Jan. 20, . 0 01 9 4 8 45 Tan. Qe... . 20 0 50 19 08 9 29 Jan, 22 “ 1 40 li ol 10 13 TAD. 23...-00c.-ne 2 31 1 53 1100 Dall. 24...0...4.- 3 24 0 23 ll 48 New Crarr.—The builders are designing and constructing quite a number of new yachts for the coming season, among which we hear of a schooner-yacht about the size of the Comet, which Mr. Sam Pine is to build for Mr. Pierre Lorillard. Mr. Pierce, of the Atlantic Club, has contracted with Mr. Gorman, of Brooklyn, for a centre-board sloop-yacht, forty-six feet long. Mr. Gorman is also to build a sloop-yacht, forty- eight feet long, for Mr. John Dimon, of the Brooklyn Yacht Club, who has just sold his sloop, the Wave, which Mr. Gorman built for him last year. Mr. Fred May and his brother, of the Seawanhakas, have a sloop-yacht 31 feet long, 11 feet beam and 3 feet 10 inches deep, built by Mr, John Munn, of Brooklyn, from a model by Mr. A. Carey Smith. The same builder has also nearly ready for launching a centre-board sloop- yacht for Mr. James Smith. She is 33 feet long, 18 feet beam and 3 feet 7 inches deep. Mr. Munn has built since the close of the last season three cabin yachts, 29, 26 and 23 feet long re- spectively, and three open racing yachts, 20, 18 and 16 feet long respectively. All these six he has on hand ready for purchasers at the opening of the season. Mr, Rhodes, of Brooklyn, has nearly completed a 28-feet racing yacht, which he has built for a member of the Atlantic Yacht Club. Mr. Jacob Schmidt, the builder of the Pluck and Luck, Dare Devil, etc., is building a catamaran. As he has sailed frequently in the John Gilpin, his proposed boat may be expected to embody all the advantages of the Herreschoff model with anyimprovement which may suggest itself to a builder like Mr. Schmidt. Mr. J. Lennox, Brooklyn, is building for Mr. J. Buchan- an Henry, of Staten Island, a centre-board yacht. Her dimensions are 37 feet long, 14 feet beam and 5feet deep. She will be cat-rigged, but the main boom will not come to the taffrail, and abaft it she will carry a jigger. Mr. William Watts, of the Williamsburg Yacht Club, has nearly complete, at Greenpoint, a centre-board sloop-yacht 42 feet long, 17 feet 6 inches beam and 4feet 6 inches deep. Myr. Richard Wallin, at the foot of Court street, has completed a rac- ing yacht for ex-Commodore Noble, of the Go- umbia Yacht Club. Tae DAuNTLESs Somp.—James Gordon Bennett hag sold his famous schooner-yacht Dauntless to a member of the New York Yacht Club, for $15,000. —tThe steam-yacht which is building for Mr. Dion Boucicanlt is to be of iron, and is being constructed at Chester, Pa. —Mr. J. Buchanan Henry’s new yacht will be called the Cruiser. It will fly the pennant of the New York Yacht Olub. She is thirty-five feet oyer all, —Mr. 0, Iselin has sold his racing yacht Dare Devil to Mr, Dillworth, of Hoboken, and ghe will be enrolled in the New Jersey Yacht Club. —Mr. John Dimon, of the Brooklyn Club, has sold his sloop-yacht Waye to Mr. BE. B, Underhill, of the same club, Brooriyn Yaout Crup.—At the regular meet- ing of the Brooklyn Yacht Club, Jan. 9, the fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Commodore, J. Lester Wallack, of the schooner-yacht Columbia; YVice-Commodore, Charles B. Hall, of the schooner-yacht Mystic ; Rear-Commodore, John B. Norris, of the sloop- yacht Sadie; President, Charles W. Blossom ; Secretary and Treasurer, William T. Lee; Asst — Secretary, George G. Dunning; Measurer, John W. Sawyer ; Fleet-Surgeon, Samuel Hall, M. D,; Judge-Advocate, Henry C. Place; Trustees, Samuel McElroy, D.8. Hines, W. BR. Wadsworth and Geo. R. Randolph ; Committes on Mamber- ship, 8. L, Blood, W. R. Ringwood andF. wW. Jenkins; Regetta Committee, H, W. Turner, Henry Hentz and R. J. Cortis. QUAKER Crry Yacut Oxus.—Thia club, of Philadelphia, has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Com., A. F. Bancroft, of the yacht Lillie; Yice-Com., L.. Coleman, of the yacht 8. Josepha; Rear-Com., Paul Klotz, of the yacht White Wing of Chester, Pa.; Pres’t., N. B. Boyd; Sec., Chas. 8. Balin ; Asst.-Sec., J. J. Baughman; Treas., Robt. Baird; Meas. Capt., Jno, O. Vanderslice; Regatta Com., Chas, 8. Austin, Jno. 8. Pomeroy and Jno. M. Seigel. Leorvnms on Navan Agcuirecrorn.—Mr. A, Carey Smith, the well known yacht builder, ia delivering a course ‘of lectures before the Sea- wanhaka Yacht Club, on the modelling ang con a struction of yachts. ‘The first of the series was given at Delmonico’s last Saturday even- ing, and was upon the sheer, half-breadth and body plans of a yacht. The speaker illustrated his lecture with capital black-board drawings. The next lecture, Jan. 26, will be upon the eal- culations involved in yacht-designing, tonnage, draught, etc. Stull; Vice-Pres,, Sidney Astley : Seo, E. B. Lieut., George Meclure; Log Keeper, Join P, Mead. Derrorr Bost Oxrus.—This club has now & — Tourrsr.—The steam-yacht Tourist, owned by for the ensuing year : Pres’t., Henry Russell ; Commodore Charles A. Cheesborough, of New York, Capt. J.S8. Simmons in command, arrived at Wilmington, N.C., on the 12th inst., en route for Jacksonyille, Florida. drews ; ‘Treas., H. M. Campbell; Capt., John M. Hinchman. THE ENGiish Crampronsnir.—The rowing- NATIONAL AssOcrATION oF AMATEUR OARSMEN.— | match for £200 a side and the Neweastle Ohroni- At the annual meeting of this Association, held in this city last Saturday eyenins, Alexander Krumbhaar, of the Philadelphia Barge Club, of Philadelphia, Pa., was elected chairman. There were present the following named gentlemen: O. M. Remington, Narragansett Boat Club, Provi- dence, R. I.; Robert Ti. Reade, Nassau Boat Club, New York ; H. E. Buermeyer, Athletic Club, New York ; H.W. Garfield, Mutual Boat Club, Albany, N. ¥.; T. W. Kennedy, Passaic Boat Club, New- ark, N.J. The next regatta will be held next August at Newark, on the Passaic River, the Newark citizens to place $500 in the hands of the executive Committee, as a guarantee, before the second Saturday in June, the next regular meet— ing of the Association. There was a lively discus- sion upon the attempt to disqualify the Dauntless and Columbia College crews for rowing last Ovto- ber against the Argonautas, The lattercontained a professional, Mr. Ed. Smith, and a rule of the Association is that any man rowing in a contest where there is a professional shall be from that time excluded from the Association. No club has made any application for the dismissal in this case, and nothing was done. The Atalantas sent in their resignation, and it was accepted, Messrs. Reade and Buermeyer were appointed to draw up a definition of “ junior sculler,” tween John Higgins, of Shadwell, and Robert Boyd, of Gateshead, on the Riyer Tyne, from High Leyel Bridge fo Scotswood Suspension Bridge, Jan. 14th, was won by Higgins on afoul, Glew Publications, Urtanp Game Brrps anp WATER Fown or THE Untrep States: by A. Pope, Jr. Published by Scribner, Armstrong & Ca, New York, 1878, As publishers of one of the leading Magazines in the United States, Messrs. Scribner, Arm- strong & Co. have in a measure revolutionized American illustrative art. In Upland Game Birds and Water Fowl, these enterprising pub- lishers have shown their capabilities of carrying out successfully a new branch of art. Familiar as we should be with ornithological books, of which Andubon is the most remarkable in a pic- torial sense, the publication now under review certainly forms an era in illustrative natural his- tory. Mr. Pope’s work may be described as ex- actly that happy conception of artist and sports- man combined, where the form, contour and general color of the bird is caught. We may re- mark just here that the naturalist pave ed simple, does not often possess the true artistic feeling. Tit is a fish he draws or paints he necessarily proceeds in a quasi Chinesemanner. He depicts every spine, every scale. If if bea bird he wishes to portray, each wing feather must find its place, and he is inclined to insist on the distinctions of plumule, semiplume or filoplume. In his anx- iety for absolute scientific accuracy, artistic effects and finish are sacrificed, That admirable collection of forms of plaster fish, with their exact colorings, due to the labors of the Smith- sonian Institution, are rigorously correct. An icthyologist would delight in such an assemblage of fish, but the artist-would find but little pleas- ureinthem. The wsthetic principle is what is wanting, A carefully modeled wax figure recalls the man, but a atatue or picture embellishes, through the taste or genius of the artist, the human form. Mr. Pope is an artist in water colors, of marked merit, who has given careful study to the birds hs paints, and Messrs Serib- ner, Armstrong & Co, have taken his sketches and reproduced them in colors. Hach illustra- tion is mounted on card-board some 22x28 inches, There are two such pictures in each number, and the letter press is printed on heayy paper, the descriptions being compiled from Wilson's American ornithology, Andubon's Birds of Ameri- ca, Baird, Coues and all well-known authorities, The two pictures in the present number show the American Snipe and the Green Winged Teal. As much care has been taken with the birds as with their surroundings. Inthe snipe the round pretty head, the lustrous eyes of the Gallinago wilsont are carefully hit off. Effects of plu- mage are wonderfully truthful, In the illustration of the teal one bird is down and hit hard, while the mate bird, with affrighted wing, shoots off like a bullet through the gedge and underbush which fringes the water side. Wecan hardly fancy more agreeable pictures for the sportsman or naturalist than to take these illustrations and to place them either in a portfolio for reference, or haying them framed to ornament his walls with them. As to what is called ‘‘ registering” in color printing these pictures are absolutely perfect, and those not familiar with this art will wonder how by mechanical méans such exact copies’ of the painter’s skill can be produced, Upland Game Birds is to ba published in ten parts, fiye of which are now announced, and will be sold by subscription, and then only for the entire series. Boatina at Hanvarp.—lor the University crew of 1878 twelye men are now in training. Of these six were in last year’s crew, namely: Bancroft, Captain, 78, Cambridge ; Smith, 79, Worcester ; Schwartz, ’79, Bangor, Me.; Crocker, 19, Fitchburg; Brigham, ’80, Salem; Littauer, 78, New York city; Allen, the last year’s cox- Swain, is to be coxswain foe the coming race. The new men are Stowe, 780, San Francisco ; Parker, 78, Lancaster ; Trimble, ’*80, New York city ; Taussig, 79, St. Louis. From these Mr. Bancroft foels he can select a capital crew. The weight of the candidates averages about 187 pounds. Their average age is 20 years, which is about the age of the average Harvard crew. In their race with Yale the crew will use a paper boat of the same length and build as that of last year. Harvard is also so well satis- fied with the present system of eight-oared crews that she will probably not return to the six- oared system. The interest in boating is not nearly so strong as it was a few years ago. The 1,400 students connected with the Uniyersi- ty furnish only twelye candidates for places on the crew, and the enthusiasm of the club crews is in a sad state of decline. Their prospects, however, in the coming race are as encourag- ing as ever they were, and under the ener- gelic and efficient control of Capt. Bancroft we shall expect a good record from the Crimson next summer, OxroRD’s CHALLENGE to ConumBrA.—Oxford University has challenged the Columbia College four to row a race from Putney to Mortlake for the college championship of the world. If the Columbia crew defeats Oxford a second race with Cambridge is proposed. The Golumbia boys very sensibly disclaim representing any- thing more than their own college in this-con- test, and while expressing their willingness to let all America and all American colleges par- ticipate im her victory if she wins, they do not wish to inyolye any other oarsmen in their defeat. ArTALANTAS.—At the thirty-first annual meet- ing of the Atalanta Boat Club, of New York— the oldest rowing club in American waters— the following officers were elected for 1878: Pres., George B. Dean, Jr.; First Vice-Pres., Frederick H. Clark ; Second Vice-Pres,, Edward C, Ripley ; Sec., John H. Eustis; Treas., Henry 8. Sproull; Financial Sec,, J. H. Kent; Board of Trustees, ex-Pres. Ransom Parker, J r., John King, Seth H. Noyes, A. Byron Gross, Charles Devoe; Lieutenant, George W. Young; Log- keeper, P. Brennan. Trrrons.—The officers of the Triton Boat Club, of Newark, N. J., for the ensuing year are: Pres., A, W. Conklin (Mr. L. BH. Saunier declining a re- election) ; Vice-Pres., J. W. Morrell ; Sec., Caleb Crockett ; Treas., Frederick H. Shipman ; Capt., Frank Phillips; Lieut., Frank M. Peters ; Log Keeper, Charles B. Campbell. Messrs. H. C. Rommel, C. S. Glaze, J. O. Littell and J. W. Van Ness, were chosen trustees. ° a EvuREKAs.—The Eureka Boat Club, of Newark, N. J., has elected the following officers for the eneuing year: Com., John Young; Pres., George Clark ; Vice-Pres., Watson Ryno ; Sec., Manning Force ; Treas., John P. Contrell ; Capt., Peter nouns ; Lieut., Fred Fisher; Log Keeper, Adam roel, Tue AMERICAN NATURALIST,—The recent change in the ownership of this journal has developed, as mnight have been expected, no little dissatis- faction among leading naturalists, who seem to think that its usefulness is thereby greatly di- minished, Heretofore many of our best known workers in science have contributed to its pages, and it was regarded as an impartial medium for communication with the public ; but the feeling against the change is so strong that it is reault- ing in the gradual withdrawal of those who have hitherto been its most influential supporters, Boors Recerved.—American Ornithology : Na- tural History of the Birds of the United States, by Alexander Wilson and Prince Charles Lucian —The annual meeting of the New York Yacht Club will be held Feb, 7th. Eccentric.—East Newark, N. J., has a new boat club called the Kecentric ; Pres., Whitefield Smith; Treas., Frank Hedden; Capt, John Eyans; total membership of 281. The log shows a total of 625 miles rowed in 191 trips. Officers: Vice—Pres’t., Addison Moffat; Sec., C. L. An- cle championship of England Challenge Cup be- Bonaparte. The illustratiye notes and life of Wilson by Sir James W. Jardine. 8 vols, Tilua- trated in colors. New York: J. W. Bouton, 706 Broadway. 1877. : MESSRS. TIFFANY & CO., UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK City, have made extensive prep- arations for the approaching HOLIDAYS. Their Stock of Diamonds, Waiches, Jewelry, Silverware, Bronzes, Pottery, Stationery and Fancy Articles, is the larg- est and most varied in this coun- try, and includes novelties from abroad and choice goods of their own manufacture, not to be found elsewhere, A special department has been organized for sending goods to persons at a distance from New York, and any one known to the house, or naming satisfactory references, can have carefyl se- lections sent for inspection. They have lately published a little pamphlet containing acon- densed account of each depart- ment, and lists of articles appro- priate for presents, which they will send toany address on re- quest. Piper Heidsieck PIPER “SEC.” For Sale Everywhere. JOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., 45 Beaver eytAes New York, 44 St. Sacrament street, Montreal, GENERAL AGENTS. Octi1 ESTABLISHED 1820, C. G. Gunther’s Sons, (LATE 502-504 BROADWAY,) 184 Fifth Avenue, (Broadway and 23d St.,) NEW YORE. SEAL-SKIN SACQUES AND WRAPS, FUR-LINED CIRCULARS AND CLOAKS, FUR ROBES, MATS, COLLARS & GLOVES, ALL IN LARGE ASSORTMENTS AND AT LOW PRICES, N. B.—Orders by mail or information deatred will receive apecial and prompt attention, Deols ot FOREST AND, STREAM, a0. he Rennel. ST. LOUIS BENCH SHOW , February 19th, 20th, 2ist and 22d, 1878. $3,000 CASH PRIZES, $2,500 SPECIAL PRIZES. REDUCED RATES AND PASSES FOR DOGS ON RAILROADS—HALF RATHS BY ALL THE EXPRESS COMPANIES. The richest prize list ever offered at a dog show in America, Premium lists ready for mailing on ap- plication to the Sevretary. Entries Close Feb. 5, 1878, Positively. All entry fees must accompany entries, Certifi- cates furnished exhibitors by the Association en- titling the holders to reduced railroad rates and privileges. CHAS. LINCOLN, Superintendent. JOHN W. MUNSON, Sec., St. Louis, Mo, ee BUuIMA HENNWEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs,” Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle hounds, ‘«Sancho,” Imp. Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K, C. 8. B., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celebrated “‘Hamlet,” No. 836. This dog ‘‘Sancho” has won seven prizes—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here. BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER? FOE THE DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect Exterminator of the pest. “May be used with entire safety. Contents of a package sufficient to rid half a dozen large dogs of the vermin. NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITH. OUT THE FLEA KILLER, Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price. Proprietors, F LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, qyl9 tf 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE, SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES, —e fwenty-one Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals ded, including Medal of English Kennel arb, and of Westminster Club, New York, ennel Mone ace genuine unless sostampad. F, 0. de LUZE,; 28 Bonth William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent, Ae fale in cases of 119 lbs, Special terms to erg. Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs, This Powder is guaranteed to kill fieas on dogs or any other animals, or moneyreturned. It is put wu in patent boxes with gliding pepper box top, whic greatly facililates its use, Simple and efficacious, Price 50 cents by muil, Postpaid ——- ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS A CERTAIN REMEDY. Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with fall directions for use. Price 50 cents per Box by m Bo thy and FOREST AND STREAM. W. HOLBERTON. oct 12 102 NASSAU STREET. all e above.are recommended by RODAND GUN, The Renyel. SETTERS FOR SALE.—‘‘Fan,”’ black and tan, pure Gordon, imp. stock, out of Maud,” by Marbles’ “Grouse,” two years old; tanght first lessons; bred to “Lelap” Jan. 5, 1878; price $75. One dog, two years, white and chesnut, sire Tucker's dog, Proyi- dence, R. 1., Copeland’s ‘Old Pete” grand sire, dam English imported, very handsome, 23}, inches high; taught first lesson, and’ game shot over; price $75, “Bell,” half imported red Irish and half English color orange, two years old, taught first and secon lessons (see circular), extra in field, fast, staunch and handsome, 2334 inches high, never bred, price $195; will breed her to ‘‘Lelap,” same price. Ogs trained and boarded. For terms and particulars, send for circular. FRANKLIN SUMNER, Milton, Blue Hill, Mass, ji7 4b OR SALE—A valuable setter dog, nearly three years old, choice stuck, price $30. A first-class English double-barrel breech-loader, made to order for A. A. Kellogg, New Haven, Conn: used very little; warranted; size, No, 12; price, #50. Also, a Butler Health-lift; good as new; a little shop worn; cost $75, price $25, Address 213 Orange street, New Hayen, Conn. JIT st EST MILTON KENNEL—‘Lelap” in the stud, bred by R. H. Purcel Liewellin, England, aire “Leicester,” dam ‘‘ Doll,” sister to ‘* Dart” and Adams’ “Drake,” color white, ticked black and tan, 2314 inches! high, extra quality, yery handsome. Fee, $25. PAHE DOG BREAKER’S GUIDE.—tTrain your own dogs in the most artistic manner. ‘The Dog Breaker’s Guide” sent for three sent stamp. M. VON CULIN, Delaware City, Del. j17Tit OR SALE CHEAP,—Valuable setter dog, broken. Will exchange for a good rifle (breech-loading) or shot-gun. Address, ADVERTISER, New Haven, Conn. jani7 1t OR SALH.—-One imported red Irish setter dog, Dash, from J, C. Cooper, Limerick, Ireland, of good stock, sired by Grouse out of Flirt. Dash is about two years old and unbroken; of a deep blood red color, with slight marking of white on face. Price moderate. One Chesapeake Bay duck dog, Friday (long hair), well broken to retrieve (about one year old), Price, $25. Snapshot, celebrated cham- pion pointer, and Frank, imported English setter, winner of first at Philadelphia, in the stud. LIN- COLN & HELLYAR, Warren, Mase. janlt 4t OCKER SPANIEL BREEDING KENNEL O / M. P- MCKOON, Franklin, Del. Co., N. ¥ I keep only cockers of the finest strains. I sell only young stock. I guarantee satisfaction and safe de- livery to every customer. These beautiful and in- telligent dogs cannot be beaten for ruffed grouse and woodcock shooting and retrieving. jlo tf 4 OR SALE—One of the handsomest and best brokea imp. red Irish setter dogs in America; is four years old, thoroughly broke on quail, ruffed grouse, and is one of the best snipe dogs that I eyer hunted with. Pedigree and the above guarantee; price, if taken soon, will be cheap. One red Irish setter dog pup, six months old; is out of Bess,” by C. Z. Miley’s imp. red Irish dog, ‘‘York,” one of the handsomeést red dogs in America. Prive cheap. For fall particulars inquire G. S. HACKER, Lancaster, Pa. jani0o tf ULL-BLOODED—Two Irish setter bitches, four months. Sire of pups, Don, imported from J. C. Cooper, of Limerick, Ireland, by C. H. Turner, Sec. Nat. Kennel Club, St. Louis, Mo.; dam, Conntess, by Rodman’s Dash, One Gordon bitch, eighteen months old; hunted this fall; staunch on quail and yery fast, with good nose; will make a good one. One Gordon bitch eight months old. Full pedigree given with pups. H. B. VYONDERSMITH, Lancas- ter, Pa. Nov22 tf OR SALE.—A well broken pointer dog of good stock and pedigree. Also, some finely bred pointer pups, six months old. Address immediately, JOHN TOMKINS, Kennebunk, Me. 43 3t Ree SALE—My red Irish bitch “Bess.” by Salter’s celebrated ‘Dash,’ out of Stractian’s imp. “Belle.” “ Bess’ whelped thirty-five puppies in three litters, and is a splendid field dog on wood- cock, quailand snipe. Will sell*‘Bess” in whelp to inp, York,’ if desired. Also, a pair of pups, four months old, by ‘‘York,” out of “Bess.” Address F, A. DIFFENDERFFRER, Lancaster, Pa. J33t OR Trish and native setters, dogs and bitches of all ages, broken and unbroken, address H, J. ROBBINS. Wethersfield, Conn. Oct2 OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies out of my bine belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They aré blackand white. Two of them are black, white and tan, ald are almost perfect ge of thelir sire, For particulars, address L. F. WHITMAN, Hall, Detroit, Mich, DOG 8. DR. HENRY GARDNER, 1,762 Broadway, between 56th and 67th st,, New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission. Thirty-one years ex- perience in catiine diseases, 7 Ag 2tf Sor Sale. OR SALE.—Second-hand Scott ‘‘Pre- Mier,” 12 bore, 30-inch, § lbs. (all im- provements.) ©. 1, RITZMANN, 943 Broad- way, N. ¥. jant7 it Ro SALE—A London gun, in perfect order, and an extra shooter, 7 Ihs., 12x25x27¢x14. Also, & Gordon gyp, Splayed, three years, well broken on woodcock, partridge and ruffed grouse. A rare chance. Address Dr. J. P, McCLEERY, Hilton, Pa, NICHOLS & LEFEVER, SYRACUSE, N. Y., MANUFAGTURERS OF for Sale, OR SALE OR EXCHANGE,—A fine English double breech-loading rifle and shot combined, pistol-grip stock, 45-100 calibre, 12-bore; also a yery fine English double breech-loading shot-gun, 12-hore, 80-inch barrels, laminated steel. “Will exchange for a yery large hore breech-loading duck gun, or sell cheap for cash. Address, FLORIDIAN, Office For- EST AND STREAM, jani? it OR SALE, CHEAP—Two first-class breech loading shot-guns, 10 and 12-pauge; been used but little, and all as good as new; sold only as Ihave no time to use them,. Address JOHN TOMKINS, Kennebunk, Me. j3 st ECOND-HAND.—A yery fine Tolley breech loader, with two seta of barrels fitted to same stock; one pair 10-bore Damascus and very close shooting, other pair laminated steel and cylinder bore; weight, 9 lbs. and 93¢ lbs. This gun was made to order for the owner, and is very superior in every respect. Oan be examined at pun store of eee C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N. Y. ovit ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bought, sold and exchanged. C. 8. PECK,8 West enty- fifth, street, New York Sept27 ly aUanted, ANTED—An éight-gauge double breech-loader, Address, with description and price, 8. E. D., Office of ‘Forest and Stream,” jlott HIGHEST HONORS AT THE Centennial World’s Fair, 1876! SHONINGER ORGANS RS tos fae) PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best Instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the Judgés in their Report, from which the following is an extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN COVS exhibit as the best Instruments at a price rendering them possible to a large class of purchasers, haying acom- bination of Reeds and Belis, producing novel and pleasing effects, containing many desirable improye- ments, will stand longer in dry or damp Climate, ‘ess liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them to either shrink, swell or split.’ THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. There are 50.000 of our Instruments in this and the European countries in use, and they are so made that they will keepin tune, and stand any climate. They contain a magnificent Chime of Bells, tuned in erfect harmony with the Reeds, producing wonder- ul effects. The Music Rack, when tuned forward, will make a splendid writing desk, with onr Book Closets and Swinging Lamp or Flower Brackets, with a fine Stool boxed free withfeach Organ, makes the SHONISGER ORGANS the most substantial, con- venient and perfect Organ. ESTABLISHED 1850. We aro prepared to appoint a few new Agents. A liberal discount to the Clergy, Sunday Schools, Teachers, Churches and Lodges. — Illustrated Catalogues, with prices, sent by mail upon application to B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO., 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, PIANOS ington, N. J. OLD GUARD BALL. Military and Civic Reception at the Academy of Masie, Thursday evening, January 24,1578. Tickets, $5, admitting gentleman and ladies, can be obtained only from the officers and members of the battalion, Armory, 211 Fourth Avenue, near 17th street. t= Diplomatic corps, army and navy ofcers and members of the National Guard will appear in unl- form. janl7 1 Retail price $900 only $260, Parlor Organs, price $340 only $95. Paper free. Dan’l F’. Beatty, ‘Wash- &C20 DOUBLE AND SINCLE-BARREL BREECH-LOADING SHOT-CUNS 5 +» Double-Barrel Breech-Loading Rifles, and Shot and Rifle combined. Muzzle-Loading Creedmoor guaranteed to be the best, and not to give “ UNACCOUNTABLE MISSES.” Our Catalogue for 1878 will be ready January 15, giving full description of gun, recent improvements in same, matters of general interest to Sportsmen, ets., ete. Guns, Gite, W. W. Greener’s CHOKE-BORE GUNS, Tried on Game in America. Supplied by H. ¢, Squires, 1 Cortlandt St, NEW YORK, See the Following Testimonials? Srir—I i+ a pleasure for me to inf rm you of my high appreciation of the 10-lb. Greener breech-load- er purchased of you last winter. I consider choke- boring, if skillfully done, as the greatest improye- ment in fowling-pieces since the introduction of the percussion cap. Itgivyes the maker complete con- trol of the pattern, and greatly increases penetra- tion. Toprove this, I will give you the performances of thisgun. The 32-inch 10-gauge barrels, charged with 4144 drachins of powder and 134 oz. No. 6 Eng- lish chilled shot, give patterns ranging from 285 to 33 pellets in 80-inch circle at 40 yards. The same charge of powder and 14% oz. No.4 American shot gives 160 to 1%5 pattern, with penetration which kills ducks at 50 to 7) yards like a stroke of lightning. It is a characteristic of the choke-hore to show its greatest superiority im the large sized shot. What I am about fo say will perhaps surprise you as much as the performance surprised me. On trial of the 12-gauge 28-inch modified choke-bore barrels, with 33g drachins of powder and 1% oz. of shot, I got about the same pattern and spread of shot at 25 yards as with the full choke 10-gauge barrels at 40 yards, with tremendous penetration. This is justthe performance required of a gun for thick cover, in which you generally find ruffed grouse, woodcock and quail, these birds being killed, with few excepj tions, at from 15 to 25 yards. CoOL. JOHN BODINE. DEAR Sirn—The guns arrived all right. Wethink these last guns you have sent us will place the Greener guns ahead of any other in this country, ag guns of other makers don’t compare in shooting ualities with them. We unhesitatingly recommend the Greener as far superior to any gun of foreign or domestic mauufacture that we haye seen. We say this after seeing and using guns of all the most cele- brated makers, CARLISLE, JONES & CO. SELMA, Ala, The Greener gun presented by Mr. Squires for the best pointer, and awarded to me, is a close, clean, hard hitter, killisg its game at very long distances. It is the second Greener that I haye owned and they cannotibe- beaten. a i Wil with them at the trap or in the field. 5. B. DILLEY. LAKe Crry, Minn, Str—I have a pair of W. W. 3reenérs preech- loaders (bought of H, C. Squires, of New Yerk), modified choke-bore. Ihave Nad an Opportunity to test these weapons on birds heavily feathered, and where great penetration was essential tosuccess. I have repeatedly made long'shots, always killing the ame clean. At a target both guns made a very even distribution of the shot, with extreme penetra- tion, WG; PIELD Srr—The Greener breech-loaaer I purchased of you is very fine indeed, and gives great satisfaction, WARREN, Pa. ROBERT DENNISTON. W. W. GREENER, St. Marv's Works, Bir- mineham, Ensland. Sportsmen's Goods, DECOY DUCES. M. C. WEDD Manufacturer of Decoy Ducks, Mallards, Blacks, Canvas-Backs, Blue-Bills and Red-Heads. Extra size and very nice, by my customers sending their best models to copy, 50 cents each, 87 Manhattan street, Rochester, N. Y. Be G00D°S OIL TANNED MOCCASINS. The best thing in the marke N for hunting, fishing, canoeing a Ce snow-shoeing, etc. They are Ss~ | ensy to the feet, and very LEZ durable. Made to order > ina variety of styles, and warranted the genuine article. Send for illustrated circular. MARTIN 8 HUTCHINGS, P. O. Box 368, Dover, N. H. (Succes- sor to Frank Gead.) W. HOLBERTON, 102 Nassau St,, N, Y¥., Agent, Ronan’s Metal Shell Cleaner, Cleans fifty shells in ten minutes. Wo water used Knives elastic, self-adjusting, prevent the slipping of wads. Is unequalled as a breech wiper by cover- Ing with an oiled cloth. For sale by allgun dealers, or sample sent free by mail on receipt of price, $1,50; 10 and 12 bore. J. F. RONAN, 788 Shawmut avenues Boston, Mass. Liberal discount to the trade) ae ov: UNION SQUARE HOTEL, UNION SQUARE, Corner 15th Street, New York. A. J. DAM & SONS, Proprietors. 464 Gungowder. Warren Powder Mills MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. PORTING BRANDS—B#ureka, Continental « Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S. Standard. The above can be hadof the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P.LOVELL & SONS :corner of Wash- a re Cornhill and Brattle streets, Boston, Mass. hy THE HAZARD POWDER CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER, Hazard’s ‘‘ Electric Powder.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed ip point of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis- ters of 1 lb. o7ly. Bazard’s “American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) wo 6 (coarse). In 1 1b. canisters and 634 lb, kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shot- guns. Hazard's ‘' Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse). In 1 and 51>. canisters and 634 and 123 Ib. kegs. - Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. For field, forest or water shooting, 1t ranks any other brand, and it is equally serviceable for muzzle or breech-loaders. Hazard’s “ Kentucky Rifle.” FFFG, FFG, and “Sea Shooting’ FG, in kegs >7 25, 123g and 6% \bs, and cans of 6 lbs. =! FFG 1s also packed in iang 3 Ib, canisters. Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FPG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, aud the ‘‘Sea Shooting” E'G le the standard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON. & MUSKET POWDER; ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES “OR HXPORT, OF ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF, MANU- FACTURED TO ORDER. * The above can be had of deajers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prom‘nent city, or wholesale at our ofice, 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, ORIENTAL POWDER MILLS MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF. GUNPOWDER Ofice—13 BROAD STREET,>: BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. : FALCON DUCKING. WILD FOWL SHOOTING, ) WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rife.) f The “Oriental” powder is equal to made: expense is spared to make Dicsbeamiaene — _ BRANCH OFFICES. , J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange S!., Buffalo, N. Y. Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Ill, 0. J. Chapin, Agent, 215 Locust St., St. Lonis, Mo. Agencies in the principal cities in the United States, ( e50 ie HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DEALERS 1N Diamonds, Silverware, Watches, Jeweiry, etc. IMPORTERS OF * Prenoz, Gzrwan, a> Exonisn Fancy Goops. SPECIAL ATTENTION Si”"sprkoraiare ‘busiGns For. Shooting, Boating, Racing, and other Prizes. | ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, Three Dozen Wood Cuts of the shave and other articles in our line, and inclucing the GAME LAWS OF CONNECTICUT, Mailed to any Address, on receint of 80 3ENT'S, N.Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency With the latest improved Newspaper Folding and Mailing Machines, No. 18 Spruce street. JAMESBRADY, Manager and Proprietor. 3, ni q ee ee. ee — _ FOREST AND STREAM. Sportsmen's Goods. BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G. W- SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON, MASS. _—_—-—_— THE BEST IN USE. ONLY ONE QUALITY MADE AND THAT IS THE VERY BEST, Each article—coat, trowsers, vest ana hat— have the name and manufacturer’s address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of thé United States or Canada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We muke no discount except to the trade. We make but one quality, and thatis the VERY BEST. The price of the suit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, yest, and choice of either cap with hayelock, or hat, The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. The color is that known as ‘' dead grass shade.”’ The seams and pocket corners are riyeted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in eyery way. OUR PATENT DECOYS have entirely superseded the old-fashioned cum- oersom:, wooden decoys. The birds are hollow, and six of them occupy about the space of one wooden decoy. The Duck Decoys of all kinds ire $12 per dozen; geese, $3 each ; yellow leg, $425 per dozen; black breast ployer, $3.75 per uozen; red breast ployer, $3.75 per dozen; goaen plover, $3.75 per dozen; turnstone, chicken ployer, etc., $3.75 per dozen ; sandpipers, #3,00 perdozen, We are now making standing geese for field shooting. THE HUNTER’S TENT .nade of tan-colored duck; light, easily trans- portel Size, 7!t, by8 ft. Price, $10 complete, made on the umbrella principle, folding into a seat roll 3 feet long. In the judges’ report at Philadelphia they were ccmmended for excellence in every part. Very novel and } racticable; adapted to all out-of-door purposes where lawn, beach, hunters and camp tents are used; quick folding ; all sides strongly fortified; enables them to stand against wind andrain, Rev. F. B. Savage, of Albany, N. Y., who camps out in Florida in winter, and the Adirondacks in summer, writes this about the tents: : ATBANY, July 31, 1877. Sirs—I have just returned from a three-weeks’ camping expedition in the Adirondacks, and have had the three tents bought of you put to the severest tests of exposure both as to wind and storm, andl do most unhesitatingly say they are the most com- plete thing of the kind I ever ised. ist, They are easily put up or taken down. 2d. They are perfectly waterproof. 3d. They area good height and all the rogm is available. Our party asked for no better. They were admired by all who saw them, and one party insisted on buy- ing one of ours that was to spare. Rev. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn, and the Rey. Dr. Irwin, of Troy, both indorse what I say about your tent. With kind re- gards, yours truly, F. B. SAVAGE. Tan-Colored Leather Pliable Waterproof Suits. Bhooting Coats, Jackets, Breeches, Vests and Hats at following prices: Coats, $22; Breeches, $15; Jackets, $18; Vests, $12. These form the most elegant shooting equipment known. They are indestructible. A recent notice in the Forest anp STREAM from 2 correspondent, says: Whenever a sportsman, or even one who does not claim the distinction, finds a really good and useful article, it is no more than fair that he should let others have the benefit of his knowledge. For this reason we would call attention to the Tan-colored Leather Shooting or Fishing Suits, made by G. W:- SIMMONS & SON, of Boston, Ma:s., the manufac- turers of the famous “‘ Boston Shooting Suit.” J saw these goods advertised in your paper, and wrote to the parties for samples. I found the ma- terial as soft and pliable as a piece of kid. I tested it by soaking in water twelve hours, and found it as nearly waterproof as one could desire, and after dry- jng was happily surprised to find it had not stiffened in the least. Ihave since then received a full suit— coat, vest and breeches—ordered by letter from measure taken by myself. The goods are splendidly made, well lined with flannel; in factI donot sce how they can be im- proyed. My friends are unanimous in their verdict that G, W. Simmons & Son’s leathsr goods cannot be ex- celled in quality or beaten in price. For every kind of sportsmen’s goods address G. W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall, Boston, Mass. PRICE, BOXED, WITH DARTS, SLUGS, | TARGETS, &c., S10. : FULL NICKEL PLATE ie bd IMPROVED AIR RIFLE, - Especially Adapted for Target Practice. SPLENDID FOR SHOOTING .MALL GAME and touching up GATS OR DOGS. ast the tning for Taxidermists to collect specimens. There is no report or dan- 7. ger attending its use, or any anxiliaries required to operate it. It can be loaded with ease and rapidity. Itis extremely simple, and has no delicate parts to get ont of order or wear out. For sale by the Trade generally. Sent upon receipt of price or @. 0. D. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. H. M. QUACKENBUSH, Patentee and M'f'r, Herkimer, N. ¥. Hart’s Sportsman’s Favorite Metallic Shells. FOR BREECH-LOADING SHOT CUNS. / These Shells are easily loaded, and the caps easily extracted from inside. Head solid and much thicker than any Shell now made, giving a solid seat for cone or anyil, which prevents it from driving through or springing away, thereby causing miss-fires. ‘he Cone ls made of nickel, and fas- tened solidinits place. Neither rusts nor corrodes fast, like movable anvil] made from steel. The Nickel Cone also prevents miss-fire when a cap has been lJeft on shell for a few days, which is liable to occur either in steel or iron. These Shells are finely finished, and made any length ordered, trom 244 to 43g inches. Shells and Loaders and Descriptive Price-Lists can be obtained from all the les ding Sportsmen’s Houses throughout the country. GLO. E, HART & CO., Newark, N. J, FROM CAPTAIN BOGARDUS, CHAMPION WING-SHOT OF AMERICA. Messrs. GEorGE E. Hart & Co.—Gentlemen: The fifty Shells I received from yon to-day suit me better than anyI haye everused, They are stronger and better in every respect, and I shall use them in allmy shooting hereafter. Yours truly, A. H. BOGARDTUS. A VICTORIOUS INVENTION The Eagle Claw. An ingenious device for the purpose of catching all kinds of Animals, Fish and Game, The easy method of selfing the Eagle Claw, combined with the simplicity ot removing the victim, are among its peculiar advantages, i It is immaterial how to place it when set. It may he buried flat in the ground, suspended from the limb ofa tree, or, when occasion requires, covered with gras+, leaves or other light p material without in any way impairing its certain operation. It is adapted for baihof any description, and, when set, no Animal, Fish or Bird that touches the bait can possibly escape, It does not mangle or injure its victims in the slightest degree, nor need they be handied to free them from the trap, PRICE LI*T. No. 1—For fi:hlng and all kinds of small game and animals, Bent Dy MAll..... ++. eens eee ee ese eeee seers + eee 0D CODTB, No. 2—For vatchiny Mink, Muskrats, Raccoons, large Game, Fisb, etc....... ++.+-10 CenIs, No, 3, or Kocky Mountain Giant, “for catching Bears, Wolves, Panthers, etc. Can be easily set by a boy, and will stand a strain of Several hundred pounds. Weigh®, 10 10 15 lbs. $10, MN ZS All goods sent, charges paid, to any address on receipt of Zs price. Address ' Stent & Co., Mfr's, Agents, {32 Nassau St., TP, Q. box 2997. NEW YORK, ACENTS WANTED. SHARPS’ RIFLES---MODEL 1878. ORDERS FOR THE NEW MILITARY AND LONG-RANGE RIFLE ARE NOW BEING FILLED, SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST. ———$ ——— —- — + — Sharps’ Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn. NEW YORK WAREROOMS, 177 BROADWAY. COLT’S REVOLVERS, Great reduction in the price of the New Model; 22, 30, 32, 88 and 41 calibres. Send for new reduced price list of Revolvers, Boxing Gloves, Air Guns, Novelties ant Sportsmen’s Goods, Fish & Simpscn, 132 NASSAU ST., N. Y. p- O. Box 4,968. BSA Ths bl eda) NG cee Consult your interest by sending for our revised and reduced prices. ~ . LATEST IMPROVEMENT, NEARLY ONE THOUSAN Fr} Excelsior Double Treadle, including one dez- Buttalo Soupatecet Witenen, rs aye ie Minas tad Sawin selfanu, pay expense of running in & Yallerns and ptepare aol, to the days. Price value of $4. k new device for tighten- eae gee Fon Bye andl Upwards. ing Saw, Power Drilling attachment, Wrench, Oil Cup and Screw Driver. Speed, 800 strokes per minute, Saws. I1i-2inch thick. Price, complete, cased and delivered on board cars or at Ex- press office, $12. Saw only, without attachments, $9. SMALL STEAM ENGINES, With Copper Boiler, to drive light Lathes, Scroll Saws, ctc. Are all sizes fram 1-8 up to 2 horse power; either plain castings, partly finished, or com- plete, reacly for use. The*'ScientificAmerican’’ of June 19, 1875,says of the above, in an extended Editonal, introducing our manufactures to the public: **1t can turn wringers, churns, washing machines, orice cream freezers, run coffee mills, pump water through a house, actuate foot lathes, scroll saws or light boxing machinery, h run knitting or sewing machines, turn arenes or emery wheel, work ven- 5 tilating or hand thrashing machine cut- - ters, meat or feed choppers, or sausage machines, drive small blowers for pneumatic dispatch tubes in a building, or for a blacksmith's forge, or compress air or work an air pumpon asmail scaleina laboratory. Thestarca few only of the purposes to which it can be applied," Also Engines and Boilers capable of propel ling boats from 18 to cB fect long, 4 3-2 to § t-2 feet heam, with draft of water 25 tox8inches. The boats have keel, stem, stern and rudder post of oak, pine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted with rudder and tiller, raw locks and oars; seats allaround the boat, lockers and coa! bunkers, an¢ have two coats of paint. Those wishing a pleasure boat will find these the safestand fastest, as they can be made to attain a speed of from 6 to ; 316 miles per hour. They are adapted to agreat variety ofuses, such as Excursion, Shooting Fishing or Pic-Nic Parties, for QvEF AL, Pony PLaners — m LIGHT MACHINES FOR PONY OR HORSE POWER. _ Thegreat success of these machines is unprecedented, and it may he cen- fidently a ed that no article has yer more clearly proved its super- tority for the quantity and quality of D its work than this. It is made in . several sizes, and can be fitted up suitable for bullock, mule, steamer wind power, in addition to those above metitioned. Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. ou Gee Patented March 39, 2875. Best of its kind in use. m rrice, complete, $275. AAlso Planing Machine Knives, which are recom- mended as superior and extra in quality, 5 and especially owing, —_ to their light draft o === sssu—_oooooo —— . = rei ; a marti C : c: t, and is then water for exploring expeditions and surveying parties, The Engine and Boiler can be easily detached from the boat. available far hareuipeals Mechanical, Cammercial or Domestic requirements or for the use of Amateurs, when power is o ing ligh hi * foreudnine eee Price, of co font boat, complete, ~ . «+ + ot ons ta ee $425.00 Q Price of Engine and Boiler, without boat, including driving pulley, ate 275-00 Illustrated Cataloguo containing Cno Hundred Scroll Work Designs mailed to any addross frea on recelpt of Btamp. GEORGE PARR, BUFFALO, N. 7%), U, 6. 4 FOREST AND STREAM. oo Publications. Lo NC-RANCE RIFLE SHOOTING. A Complete History of the International Long-Rauge Matches, |873-|877—Com- plete Elcho Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N. R. A. Ete., Eto. publications, Sportsman’s. Gazetteer _ AND CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES HALLOCK, Editor ** Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun.” 896 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, $4 ; half-bound mo., $5. FULLY ILLUSTRATED A complete Dictionary for Sportsmen. Every- body wants it that has a dog, gun or fishing rod, A complete description of all kinds of Game, Fish, A ND ” PEREAM AND 0D GUN. Dogs, Dog Breeding, Diseases and Treatment, Bout- ing and Boat-building. Seyera] thousand localities where game and fish are to be found. Price 25 cents. New YorE. . Nothing of Es) kind ever before published worth “ en times the price, Published by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. WS 1877 PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING OO. 111 Fulton street, New York. : . Bound Volumes OF Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. All about its Soil, Climate, Resources, Products, Laws, and its People are given in the “ Kansas Farmer,” a 10-page Weekly, in its fifteenth year. Postpaid, three months, 60 cents. Address J. K. HUDSON, Topeka, Kansas, Has quickly taken a high place among agricultural journals —N Y. Tribune We have considered it among the best of our exchanges, and a worthy rep- Tesentative of the West —Practical Farmer, Phila- delphia, Ovr Kansas friends should feel much nride in the high character and sterling worth of their State agricultural paper.—National Live-Stock Journal. We cheerfully credit it with being one of the best edited of our Western agricultural ex- changes,—Spirit af the Times, N. Y, js 4t HOW TO LIVE First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, Acomplete setof the FOREST AND STREAM- seven volumes, bound handsomely in cloth—s yalu, able library for the spoitsman—can Dow be obtained On annvlication to this office. BINDERS. Get your fine books bound. Art Journal bound uniform te London publishers’style. Picturesque America, Art Treasury of Germany and Englan Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, a illustrated works, music and magazines in the best Biyles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days required. BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND E. WALEKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. Camp Life ia Florida. : @t21 Park OF Net ee Hie oneeee $1, 40 Acres Or- y CHABLES HALLOCK, dress ‘< ee y, jpoul mS : 0 Boon’ Agent, Box Sia ey] 4 Yo KS) cas . New York Sportimen’s Rautes. AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST, Published by Forest and Stream Pub- lishing Co., No, 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORE, FOR FLORIDA Fo THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent, Philadelphia una Southern Mail 8. 8. Co., Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. And for sale by all booksellers. Sent by mail, post- age prepaid, on receipt of price ($1.50) at office of publication. FRANK SCHLEY’S AMERICAN Decid-ly == = ew —— e s ie . Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Hunting and Shooting the Americay Partridge--Quail; Ruffeu Grouse—Pheasants, with directions for hand- ling the gun, hunting the dog, and shooting on the wing. Price, $2. Liberal discount to the trade. To be had at book stores generaliy. Address, Frank Schley, Frederick City, Md. ““The Bermudas.” Ow A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout 70 deg. The elegaut British Steamships ‘‘ Bermuda,” and “Camina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steaniers for St. Thomas and West Indies, For full information apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y. up Dee 2tty. OctAl Anew Medical treatise, ‘‘The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- vation, 2 book for everybody. Price $1, sent by mail, Fifty THY SEL original prescriptions, either : one of which is worth ten times the price of the book, Gold medal awarded the author. The Boston Herald says: “The Science of Life is, beyond all comparison, the most extraordinary work on Physiology ever pub- - lished.” An Illustrated Pam- HE AL hhiet SentFREE. Address DR. . H, PARKER, No. 4 Bul- finch Street, Boston, Muss, THYSELF Oct4 3m e The Southern Guide. Ss A finely illustrated quarterly periodical, exhibiting the characteristics and resources of the Southern States. One dollar per year; single copies, 25 centa. Published by BRAMHALL & C©O., Washington, D. C. Dech3m St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapid= & N’rth’er Ratlway. QUICKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST: TWO PASSUNGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY srossing’ wit connecting with all East asd Wes Lings in towa, running through some of the tin2s' hunting grounds in the Northwest for G2ese, Ducks Pinnated und Ruffed Grouse and Qnali. Sportsmen and their dogs taken good care of, Re@tced rate: on parties of ten or more upon application to Genera, Ticket Oflice, Cedar Rapids. OG, J. IVES, E. &, WInstow, General Manager. OULTRY WORLD —A splendidly illustrated Southey ni ayear, Send 10 cts fora speci- men copy, Address POULTRY WORLD, Hartford, Gen, Passenger Ageny ®onn, Decé lyr Ex 7 * etc, Field Sporte, Woodcraft, Angling, Fly Tying. | -TICKETS are sold at the offices of the OVA 4€5 Sportsmen's Routes. REDUCTION OF FARE. $3 NEW YORK TO BOSTON VIA THE Fall River Line To Boston and Return, $5. Magnificent Steamers NEWPORT and OLD COL- ONY leave New York daly (Sundays excepted) at 4:30P.M. This is the only Sound Line giving pass- engersa FULL NIGHT’S RFS. Passengers take any one of the FIVE MORNING TRAINS from Fall River to Boston. BORDEN & LOVELL, GEO L, CONNOR, Agents. General Pass Agent. EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LING BOUND BROOK ROUTE FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA. C MMENCING .OVEMBEK 26, 1877.- STATION :N NEW YORK—Foot of Liberty st. N. R, Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 11:30 A. M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 12 P. M., and at4 P.M, for Trenton. . Leave Philadelphia from station North Pennayl- yania Railroad, Third and Berks streets, at 12:05 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A, AL., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 P, af. Leave Trenton for New York at 1:20, 6:36, 8:05, 10:20 A. M,, 19:15, 2:16, 4:10, 6:15 P.M. Pullman Drawing Room UOars are attached to the 9:30 A, M., 3:30, P.M. trains from New Yorkand to the 7:30, A. M,, 1:30 P, M, trains from Philadelphia. SunDAY TRAINS—Leave New York and Phila- defFphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30,12 Pp. m. Leave Trentom for New York at 1:20, 10:20 a. M,, 6:10 P. Mf. Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty atreet, Nos. 629 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all oilleey of the Erie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, an¢ at No.4 Court street, Brooklyn. Baggag: cheoxed from residence to déctination, Sepfls ly H. P. BALDWIN, Gen, Pasa. Agent GREAT SOUTHERN Freigh t& Pass’ngerLine, VIA Charleston 8. C. The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 3 o’cloek P. M. From Pier 27, N;. BS CITY OF ATLANTA, CHARLESTON, Capt, M.S. Woodhull. Capt. R. W. Lockwood, SANTIAGO DE CUBA, G. W. CLYDE, Capt. S. Crowell. Capt. Ingraham. The above steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the conyenience of passengers, and are un- Tivalled on the coast for Safety, Speed and Comfort. Close Connections at Charleston with the favorite and well-known Florida packets, DICTATOR, Capt, Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt. Scott, for FERNAN- DINA, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENTERPKISE, MELONVILLE ana all points in Florida. EXCURSION TICKETS AT REDUCED RATES, "Insurance to destination ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CENT. Goods forwarded free of Commission. Pussage tickets and Bills of Lading issued and signed at the office of JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO. Agents, Pier 27, N. R., foot Park Place. Office on the wharf. . W. P. CLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green. Through Freight Tariffs, Passage Tickets by all Toutes and to all points m the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained at the office of BENTLEY D, HASELL, General Agent, Great Southern Freight Line, 317 Breadway. corner of Thomos street. Octil 3m TQ SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVAN IA B.R. COQ. Respectfully invite attention to the Superier Facilities afforded by their lines for reaching most of the TROTTING PARKS and RACE COURSES. in the Middie States. These lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the difi- culties and dangers of reshipment, while the excel- lént cars which Tun over the smooth steel tracks en— able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORPHED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylyani Railroad Company alse reach the beat lecalities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION allthe principle cities to KANE, RENOYV. FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQU, other well-known centers for Trout Fishing Wing Shooting, and Still Hunting. Also, to TUCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN. CAPE MAY. SQUAN;, and points on the NEW JERSHY COAST renowned for SALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN AND FEATHER, L. P, FARMER, Gen’l Pass. Agent, FRANE THOMSON. Gen’l Manager, tehiy-tf in D« » and Old Dominion Line. The steamers of this Line reach some of the finest Waterfowl! and upland shooting sections in the coun. iy. Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb's Island, and points on the Peninsula. City Point, Jaines’ River, Currituck, Florida, and the mountain- ous country oi Virginia, Tennessee, etc, Norfolk steamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: Delaware, Mondag and Wriday ata Pe mM. Full infor Imation given at ofce, 197 Greenwich St., New Zors sep 25 ly Sportsmen's Routes. ST. AUCUSTINE, FLA., NAS- SAU, N.P., HAVANA, CUBA. From Savanuah, Ga., to Nassau, N. P., and Ha— vana, Cuba, via St. Augustine, Fia., steamship San Jacinto will sail Jan. 29, Feb. 12 and 26, and every | alternate Tuesday. Connecting steamers leave New York on Jan, 26, Feb. 9 and 23. FOR NASSAU DIRECT, Steamship Carondelet, February 6 and March 9, and monthly thereafter from Pier 16, Hast River, New York, For all particulars, illustrated guide, &c., apply to MURRAY, FEXRIS & CO., No. 62 South St. ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA LINE. For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. C., and © Brunswick, Ga, Salling every FRIDAY from Pier 20, E, R,, at 3 P, M. Close connection made at each port with all rail— roads for the interior, and at Fernandina with the ateamer Carrie (which has been refurnished), for Jacksonville and the St. John's River. For through rates of freight and passage to al points in the South and Southwest, apply to G. H. MALLORY & CO., Agents, 153 Maiden Lane, Noy29 4m NEW YORE. NEY HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, AND THE NORTH. The first-class steamer ELM CITY leayes Pier 25, Hast River, daily (Sundays excepted) at 3P.mM. Pas-- sengers to North and East at 12 Pp. mM, NIGHT LINE—The CONTINENTAL leaves New [ York at 11 Pp. u., arriving in New Haven in time for the early morning trains- Merchandise forwarded by daily express freight train from New Haven throuch w Massachusetts.. Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Northern New York and Canada. Freight received until 5p, u. RICHARD PHCK, General Agent. HUNTING FOR DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGES, DUOKS, Take the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad— FISHING FOR PIKE, PICKEREL, BASS, Erc, Follow the G. R. and I.—The “Fishing” Line: Time, New York to Grand Rapids, $7 hours; EXPENSES LOW. Shooting season expires December 15. For infor— mation as to routes; ratio and best points for the various kinds of game, ete. Apply to A. B, LEET, Gen, Pass Agent, A. HOPPE, Grand Rapids, Mich.. Eastern Agent, 116 Market St., Phila., Pa. Noy22 tf @ TONINGTON LINE, \I FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS BAST. REDUCED_FARE: Elegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA- GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay Sti. S peace NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SEVEN, Tickets for sale at ail principal ticket offices. State fooms secured at offices of Westcott Express Com. pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 333 Wash: bgton St., Brooklyn. PROVIDENCE LINE. : Freight only, steamers leaye Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via either _ line taken at lowest rates, L, W. FILKINS, GP. Agent, D.S. BABCOOK, Pres. Hotels znd Zesarts far Sportsmen. Wild Fowl Shooting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSE OR SPORTSMEN’S RE- TREAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, L. L., By & practical gunner and an old bayman. Has: always on hand the best of boats, batteries, etc., with the largest rig of trained wild-geese decoys om the const. Special attention given by himself to his. guests. and satisfaction guaranteed. Address WM~ WN. LANE, Good Ground, L. I. Novs tf Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C: Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mp. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famona. hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N. ¥, THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White House, and the most convenient location in the city, It hag beou re-fitted and re-furnished thronghont. The cuisine is perfect; the service Tegular, and charges moderate, ° R. B. COLEMAN & CO, HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, is nearer New York Oity than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Ts as near, and has as good shoot- ing grounds, and as experienced attendants (with hye geese and other decoys, batteries, etc., always on hand); nearer the station; the largest and the best Kept house in the bay. 1.1. RR. to Atlauticyille tation. Fare, $2. Stage meets sll trains, W. i HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor. Attanticyille, L. T., Oct, 20, 1877. Octz.. 46 Hatels and Resorts for Sportsmen. Svortsmen’s Headquarters FOR WIN 8S, LIQUURS AND CIGARS. Outfits for yachting, The camp or field a Specialty. Olives by the case, gallon or vottle, THOS. LYNCH, Imporrzez, $9 NASSAU ST.. Benneit Building, New York. Sept27 Cc. M. BRENNAN, @LD KENTUCKY BOURBON & MONONGAHELA South Clark Street, Chicago. Guns, Rifles, Gie. oe Second-Hand Guns AND SPORTING GOODS, WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT CHEAP AT J. FK. MARSTERS, 125 NASSAU ST., N. Y. ‘One Scott Premier 10-ga2uge choke-bore, weight 9§\bs., in first-class order, with case, price ....$225 One Remington Sporting Rifle, made to order, pistol grip, rubber heel to prevent recoil, .44- WALOLES ssa cede seet noamiee ures Clee co nn teraeteceee OU One Hollis’ 10-bore, 9 lb., pistol-grip, rebound- 2 oye sie se El APRS Ro SAS AS dene vit) One Remington Military Rifie, 1,000-yard range. 15 One French Double Gun, pin-fire, 16-gauge..... 25 Qne More & Ha ris Mazzle-Loader, 10-gauge, Siz fps, double GUN ...s08.....- Ags sabe 85 One Hollis’ Ducking double gun, 8 gauge, 141b. 25 One Scott Muzzle-Loader, 12 lb., 9-gange, 34-in.. 25 | One Ballard Rifle, .44-cal., 10 lbs....,. svovusesen 20 One Colt’s Revolving Rifle, 6 shot...........+.2. 18 One Maynard Rifle, little the worse for wear.... 8 One Single Muzzle-Loader, 10-gauge, cost $45.. 15 QneSingle Breech-Loader, Stephen’s make..... 10 ‘One Skeleton Stock Stephen’s Rifle, .22-calibre, TM CABC cs icsce ces ect nesleebassen*untaseressencess 12 One General Fishing Rod, will make up five dif- ferent rods, German silvyer-mounted, cost $40.. 20 One large German silver trojling reel, holds GOUMGOLUNGrs we etlesncipere estoy oieenr tes mete slit} 125 Nassan st.,"N. VY. THE J- KF. MARSTERS, W. W. GREENER begs to inform his numerous “patrons in America that his gun has again come off victorious at the great match of Choke-Borés ya. Cylinder Bores, at the London Gun Club, on May 23, beating seventeen of the best shots in Great Britain who used guus by the best London makers, yiz.: Four made by Grant, three by Purdy, three by Dougal, one by Lancaster, Boss and others. {See London Field, May 26, Editorial Remarks.] «Mr, Cholmondiey Pennell, the winner of Mr. Purdey’s massive fifty guinea cup, weighing over 91 .0z8,, for the highest score, shot wonderfully well, ; killing all his birds at 30 yards with the first barrel. - The gun he used wasa fall choke, by Greener, of | Birmingham, The result of the trial served to show - the superiority of the choke at the long range, Mr, -G, Pennell cutting down his birds in a marvellous way with his heavy Greener,” W. W. CREENER, St. Mary’s Works, Birmingham, and 68 Haymarket, London. Rea d‘‘Choke- Bore Guns and How to Load,” by Cassell, Petter & Galpin, New York. fishing Cackle. H. L. LEONARD, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty very Rod bearing my name is six strands from ‘putt to extreme tip. and meunted with my « patent waterproof ferrule,” ani warranted agalnstimper-— factions in material and workmanship. style of finish, hexagonal or round, aS may pe desired, Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood, MADE TO ORDER. Twas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the ‘Sentennial for my Split Bamboo Rods, MANUFACTORY, BANGOR, MAINE, A variety of my yods may be found at No. 19 BEAVER ST., New York City (Up Stairs), FOREST AND STREAM. Three-Barrelled Breech-Loading Guns, TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE. A new feature in the Sporting Line, giving to sportsmen the very ming s0 often wanted 'n all kinds of shooting. PRICES—Thrce barrel, $75 to $250. barrel, $35, Double barrel shot guns. SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR, Forms a ight and compact gunfrom eight to ten pounds, Damaseus barrel, $50 to $200. ‘Twist W. H. BAKER & CO., Syracuse, New York. IRA A. PAINE CHAMPION FILLED CLASS BALL. PATENTED OCTOBER 28. MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY WITHOUT KILLING THE BIRD—SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED.~ _ The Bohemian Glass Works having made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, have secured the services of that well-known Sportsman, IRA A. PAINH, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball, which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell, They will eventually be the Standard Ball. Ont of One Million already sold, not one complaint, Fancy Price, but a fair profit. Every ball is warranted to give satisfaction. all parts of the country Speak volumes. Every ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300, Send for price list. Special inducements to the trade, No The number of orders from HEADQUARTERS BOHEMIAN GLASS WORKS, 214 Pearl Street, N. Y. the market, breaking of the ball when hit. price far below the smooth ball at that time, the Trade. the option of the puller, is now ready for the market. Price $8. Balls and Trap can be ordered through all Gun Dealers, Bogardus’ Patent Rough Glass Balls e and Glass Ball Traps. These Traps are the only ones that give satisfaction, as they are simple of con- struction, easily set, and not liable to get out of order, and they throw the ballin @ manner that more closely resembles the flight ofa bird than any other trap in The Patent Rough Glass Balls are made of uniform weight and thickness, and have a corrugated surface that strengthens the ball for shipment to any part of the country, prevents the glancing of shot, and thereby insures the CAPTAIN BOGARDUS was the first to introduce the ROUGH BALL, and at a Liberal discount to MY IMPROVED TRAP (warranted), which will throw a ball in any direction from the shooter at HEADQUARTERS FOR BALLS, HAGGERTY BROS., 10 Platt Strect. FOR TRAPS, GEO. E. HART & CO., Newark, N. J. Second and enlarged edition of “Field, Cover and Trap Shooting,” containing instructions for Glass Ball Shooting, will be ready Feb. 1. Decé6 tf Price $2, by mail, postage paid. Address, Gapt. A. H. BOGARDOUS, International Hotel, N. Y. LOWELL; MASS. Manufacturers of the OENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RELOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, of the United States and several Foreign Governments. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES, Send for Illustrated Catalogue. ° WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N.Y. City. Goods sent to Sportsmen, Attention Keep Your Feet Dry. The only premium awarded by the Centennial Commission, Philadelphia, 1576, for Alligator Waterproof Boots and Shoes. all parts of the U. S., Cc. 0, D. Catalogues containing full instructions for self-measurement sent free on application. 503 Broadway, New York. NEW YORK SHOOTING COAT. A atylish, handsome Coat, First-class in every particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the MADE CF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take out, so thatit may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace énd the cheapest. Smith, Esq., says: “ Itis my idea of a shooting coat. have none otlier.”) Price for Coat, $25; make only the one gradé, as the chesjesf gt e, | am making a Waterproof Canyas Suit, ent same style as the Velveteen; goods, not stiff and hard, but soft and pleasant to wear ; guaranteed to turn water, who have seen if say it is The Best Ye Coat; Vesti with sleeves if desired, Also,.in addition to the abov Vest, $6.50, t. Coat, $6.50. For full Suit, $14.00. I have worn them for several years, and would Also the best brown corduroy pants af ods do not turn briaTs and will not give satisfaction. 10 per pair. Sportsmen I also make the Sleeveless Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application, F. L. SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. For Sale by Dealers in GUNS and SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES, . Sportsmen's Goods, Sportsmen’s Emporium. | SHOOTING, FISHING AND. CAMPING GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Send 10 cents for 50-page illustrated catalogue, with rules for glass ball shooting, hints on camping, Shooting and fishing, etc. — TENTS, STOVES, JACK LAMPS, BLANKETS, RUBBER GOODS, ETc, THE NEW TREBLE-BOLT FOX GUN Split Bamboo Fly Rods; the best in the Market. J Agent for the celebrated McBride Flies, Good’s Moccasins, Thomson’s Shooting Boots aot Shoes, Leather and Canyas Suits of alk nis. Holberton’s Trout Flies, per dozen, $1. naka ae full-length Russia-Leather Fly ooks. OUTFITS for FLORIDA AND THE WEST. Sportsmen’s Diary and Notebook, with blank pooner and useful receipts, etc., mailed on receipt of 0 cents, PURDY’S GLASS BALL TRAPS, $3.50. The best for wing practice. Paine and Bogardus’ glass balls; Kay’s composi- tion Balls. Repairing, altering and boring of guns done in the best manner. , . English and American Wadiog Stockings and rubber goods for fishing and camping. Faton’s Rut Preventer. Dog Medicines for worms, flegs and mange, W. HOLBERTON & CO., P. 0. Box 5,109. 102 Nasaan St., N. Y¥.- SPARKS’ Chilled Shot, RIVALLING THE ENCLISH. Price, 9 3-4 cents per pound. MANUFACTURED BY THOMAS W. SPARKS, 121 Walnut Street, PHILADELPHIA: SUBJECT TO USUAL DISCOUNT. jani7 im KIMBALL’S PEERLESS. FINE CUT CHEWING TOBACCO, The mannfacturers beg to announce that they will deliver, free of cost, to every dealer buying a Ten Pound Pail, one genuine Blue Jacket SEVEN SHOOTER With Safety Lock, Steel Barrel and Cylinder, Nickel Plated, guaranteed reliable and perfect in every respect, and usually retail at $6 00 to $8 00, which the dealer WILL PRESENT to the CUSTOMER BUYING the LARGEST Quantity of PEER- LESS. PEERLESS tobacco has been manufactured for more than thirty years, and has become a favorite where- ever used. In quality itis unsurpassed, and a Orst- class*article in every respect. Hiye First Prize Medals have been awarded, Meluding the Centen- nial, and the only award at Vienna, 1573, to fine cut, The manufacturers challenge the production of a better article. Parties desiring to ayail themselves of this oppor- tnnity of procuring a good article of Tobacco, which alone is worth the money, and a first-class Reyolvyer, neary equal in value, shonid forward their order as soon as possible, as a limited number only will be giyen away. Price $900 per pail. ' WO S. KIMBALL & CO., Manuf'rs, Rochester, N, Y. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT, Be BOATS! BOATS !—The lightest and most durahle boat in the world. eight, 25 lbs, and upward, built of white cedar, . M SPRAGUE, Manulacturer, Parishville, St, Lawrence County, N. ¥. janl7 8m THE Teums, Four Dellars x Year. Ten Cente a Copy. i Selected, CATASTROPHISM. = TO PROFESSOR 0, C, MARSH, BY A NON-UNIFORMITARIAN, REAK, break, break, At the cold gray stones, O. 0.! And I would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me, O, well for the fiye-toed horse That his bones are at rest in the clay,! O, well for the ungulate brute That he roams o’er the prairie to-day | Thy rocks béar their record of life, Evolyed from Time's earliest dawn; But oh for the view of a vanished form, And the link that is missing and gone! Break, break, break, At thy fossils and stones, O. C.! But the gentle charm of Uniform Law Can never quite satisfy me. —San Franctsco Bulletin, Hor Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. Bopaging on the dlpper Hlissaui. By Egnest Inerrsort.. NO III. EMBARKATION AT FORT BENTON—SKETOH OF THIS NAVIGATION —‘'sPARRING ” A SAND-BAR—A SORAMBLE FOR BREAKFAST— SOENERY AND INDIAN LEGENDS—THE PIOTURESQUE DESOLA- TION OF THE BAD-LANDS, OW let the imaginative reader conceive us to have picked our way at sunrise down among the redoubts of freight on the bank of the river, walked the treacherous gang-plank aad climbed to the hurricane deck of the Benton—a good and comfortable steamboat, stern-wheeled, 395 tons burthen, Capt. McGarry—and that we are headed down stream, with the his- toric town just out of sight sround the bend, and the leads- man calling lustily the decreasing depth as we approach the dreaded Shonkin bar. Moreover, let him fancy himself great- ly entertained by something a cerfain person is instructing him upon, namely, steamboat navigation on the Missouri. Tt was not until 1811 that the waves of the Mississippi were parted by a steamer’s prow, but long after this novelty fad ceased, the upper Missouri was shunned as utterly im- practicable for steamboats, so that as late as 1830 we find the American Fur Company clinging to its keel-boats, and drag- ging its goods by human labor the long and toilsome distance from St. Louis to the mouth of the Yellowstone. But in that year it was determined to try a steamboat on the Upper Mis- souri. It was supposed that unusual strength and solidity ‘were essential to encounter successfully the dense array of @nags and bars, and in 1831 a new side-wheel boat named **Yellowstone” was spécially built. This boat succeeded in Teaching Fort Pierre the firsi season, and Fort Union the next, but was found to be of improper build, and was soon replaced by the “ Assinibgine,” which was far more succes- ful. That she might produce a more startling impression upon the minds of the Indians, she was provided with an ap- paratus through which the steam could escape with a terrific and unearthly din, and at her bow was a large carved figure representing an Assiniboine warrior. One of her passengers on the first trip was Mr. Catlin, the painter and student of aboriginal life. The following winter this boat was frozen in above Fort Union, and the next season burned by accident. The American Fur Company subsequently owned a consider- able number of sleamboats, and every year saw one or more ascend to the mouth of the Yellowstone. Several attempts were made to push yet higher up the river, but with indiffer- ent success, until in 1860 the light-draft steamboat Chippewa ascended quite to Fort Benton, To the Choteaus, father and son, is due the credit of this achievement, Meanwhile we arg droppping down the river, and Shonkin bar has been passed with small difficulty. This is August ‘17th, and the last boat of the season, hence we have grounds for fear of getting aground. The Missouri depends wholly onthe melting of snow. Its highest stage is therefore in J une, when the summer has begun seriously to be felt in the ountains and tablelands, After this, as less and fess snow ls left to be melted, the flood decreases, and in September and ; a AMERICAN SPORTSMANS NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1878. October the river is very low. The latest departure from Fort Benton on record is August 27th, and we esteem our- selves fortunate in getting a boat at this date. When a boat fails to pass a bar after proper trials—finds herself well aground—she resorts to ‘‘sparring.” Ateach side of the extreme prow, on the lowest deck, and therefore almost at the ‘surface of the water, stand two stout masts about 40 feet high, inclining slightly forward and firmly stayed. To each of theseis suspended, by strong tackle at the top, a spar of equal length and heaviness with the mast, so arranged that its lower end, which is shod with an iron spike, can be dropped into the water on either side of the bow. Now when a sand- bar is under the Keel, and refuses to yield, the spars are dropped and the iron point sinks firmiyinto the sand. Then the tackle is put upon the capstain, the donkey-engine puffs and pants as though it was doing it all by a personal exertion of human strength, the tackle winds up in a vain attempt to force the spars down into the sand, which of course results in lifting the steamboat up and dragging it forward to the extent of the length of the spars, which now lie prone alongside ready tobe readjusted and pulled against the second time if necessary. It is just as though you had put your hands on a fence and leaped through them. From the contemplation of this feat in navigation we re- turned to breakfast at the ringing of the bell, Hntering the cabin I found it oceupied by a long table for passengers, and a small table for the officers. ‘The ladies on board—of whom there were & score or more, mainly wives of Montana mer- chants going Hast to spend the winter—had been seated before the bell was rung, else they would have had small chance I fear ; for the seats were not half as many as the passengers, and there was a grand scramble for the first table. I could enjoy it since, though ‘he courtesy of Mr. Barr, clerk of the boat, I had been given a permanent chair at the officers’ table. The breakfast wasa good one--far better than ordinary Montana hotel fare in point of both material and cooking, and after a day or two the scramble ceased by an amicable arrangement, 80 that the three substantial meals were thoroughly enjoyable every day. The Missouri flows through a hungry latitude. Men must eat, and are quick to discharge the duty. While we ate this first breakfast the deck-hands took on a lot of silver bullion which had been brought down from Fort Benton in wagons, since it was too heavy to trust to the. boat to carry over Shonkin bar, and the great red ‘‘ schooners of the plains” were bivouacked on the bank, beside each one a lit- tle fire, where groups of teamsters in picturesque roughness of attire sat eating their breakfasts. On the way up the boat left a quantity of heavy freight here, and this the wagons will carry up to the fort this afternoon, The blufis here are about a mile apart and perhaps 200 feet high. They are of clay, light colored, black at the base and much gullied by water. Between these the river winds about, the bends being taken up by grass or willow clothed flats, with occasional islands densely overgrown by willows and large cottonwood trees (Populus), looking very green in contrast to the universal gray, yellow and brown, Twenty-five miles below Fort Benton a widening of the bottoms, broad islands of sand, and a long line of trees under the abrupt northern shore, indicated the delta of the Marias, a large tributary from the Northwest. On these bluffs a trading-post was built as early as 1831, by James Kipp, an American Fur Company's agent, whose name is perpetuated in some rapids below, and whose son led the famous Baker Massacre against the Piegans. The river is a limpid stream, flowing over a pébbly bed, the bottoms being lined with a heavy growth of trees and bushes. sixty feet, but was despatched before he could do any injury. None were left to carry home the news. - This point passed, the right bank of the river continued high, the bluffs throwing strong shadows; but the left (north- ern) shore became sloping and grassy, permiting glimpses out upon the plains, which were devoid of much interest except when groups of antelopes would raise their pretty lyre-crowned heads to gaze at us from the top of some ridge, or scamper nimbly away as we came round a bend. The sun was very hot, and the passengers soon abandoned the deck to arrange their diminutive staterooms, sleep, read or attend to some of the seventeen babies that formed our musical corps, making the boat resemble at times an Indian village lamenting the death of its chief. Toward noon Bear’s Paw came in sight off to the north, between us and Milk River, a range of sharp pointed granite hills, with pine forests -on top that look like tossing waves. The road from Minnesota to Oregon passes along their further slopes, where the aspect of the range is said to be stern and wild. The home of the Gros Ventres, once a very powerful nation, but now decimated through continual warring, Bear’s Paw has been the scene of much Indian fighting; and even | as I write comes the news of the Nez Perce Chief Joseph’s defeat at the hands of General Miles in this very spot. Very lately gold has been found there, and emigration must soon possess itself of the woods and yalleys. Eeyond are the Sweet Grass Hills, with their fragrant herbage, the resort of the Blackfeet, who aver that Providence created these hills especially for this tribe to use as lookouts for buffalo. Where the river passes through these hills the poor quality of coal underlying all this vicinity crops out im the bluff and has been mined to a smallextent, Some day it will no doubt prove highly valuable for the use of steamboats. Ona prairie bottom just below you notice a little ruined stockade over- grown with weeds and bushes. A year ago a “* whisky trader ” was killed there in a quarrel with a young Gros Ven- tre about a squaw. Such events are the prime cause of many an Indian war. The whisky traders are the curse of the Northwest—they are unlicensed peddlers of literal jire-water, who sneak about eluding the reyenue officers and frontier troops as long as they are able. The almost invariable result of their illicit trade is violent death at the hands of some drunken savage. The next sign of humanity was presented by Eagle Creek City, which consisted of two small log-houses, joined tos gether by a continuous roof. We landed the citizens, to wit one man, who will stay here all winter cutting wood for the steamers; a dog, a cow, a wall-eyed horse and some provis- ions. Jt was near here thata well-known old trapper, Louis Y. Mercure, drowned himself in a moment of dejection, and his lone grave is marked by four mossy posts. This is sixty- five miles from Fort Benton, and we have fairly entered the Bad Lands, by far the most picturesque portion of the whole Tiver scenery. Jn place of the yellowish and bluish cliffs, whose square fronts and crowning slopes of sere-grass had already grown monotonous, there now appeared on the northern bank a con- tinuous array of lofty bluffs deeply eroded, and devoid of vegetation; while on the southern bank such bluffs were in- terspersed by open spots and grassy Knolls. The earth of these steep and rugged bank was nearly as white as lime, except where protrusions of igneous rock made a black and desolate blot upon the already cheerless landscape. The bluffs rose to a height of several hundreds of feet by successsive ledges, and here and there some tower of lava, tougher than the sand- stone through which it had been thrust, would stand as a a ruined monument of the decay of the general level. But eyen the laya dikes, being porous and seamed by lines of cleavage, crumble under the strokes of Time and Weather, but crumble unequally, leaving unexpected and fantastic images—freaks of those merry carvers, Frost and Water— to stir the fancy of the beholder. At one point the river fows between two high promontories of lava that stand opposite like gate-posts, rising a hundred feet perpendicularly from the water's edze. Such ruined dikes strike across the hills in every direction, standing from 10 to 100 feet above the sur- face, and dividing the region into great irregular fields as though with stone fences laid by Cyclopean laborers. Here and there these workmen of Vulcan have erected the dwellings, fortifications and public edifices of their ancient town, You 468 even fancy you can see them, turned to stone as they toiled— men with cowls on like gnomes, women wearing broad- brimmed hats resembling mushrooms. On that white, dome-shaped hill stands their citadel, with rude battlements, bastions and donjon-tower; there is their cathedral, where those two lofty splinters of basalt stand side byeside, their front faces vertical, in the rear resting upon a buttress not unlike the body of a church; the round perforation in yonder black pinnacle was their clock, and through its open face you may see the sun rise. All has the semblance of massive ma- sonry, the volcanic rock being checkered by rectangular lines of cleavage into ponderous blocks that are piled to dizzy heights, : ; And everywhere between the laya-dikes are the curiously eroded white buttes as far back as the eye reaches. Almost every imaginable architectural form and animal shape is rep- resented, and for fifty miles this curious spectacle continues with endless yarification. In one place was a perfectly square house with mansard roof and dormer windows, all of gigantic proportions. : The strata are horizontal, and through the easily disinte- grated white sandstone, run thin discolored layers of more compact quality, which, succumbing to atmospheric influ- ences less rapidly than the main mass, are left protruding to stud the honey-combed face of the bluff with shelves and brackets, or to lie like a long iron beam on marble columns, between which you might ride your horse; or are poised on ‘wasp-waisted pillars to serye as round tables for the Bad Land gods. Thousands of such capped columns and little tables, like big toad-stools, were disposed along the sides of the hills; while in the cozees, or ravines, colonnades and de- tached pedestals of partially cemented sand, capped by Luge globes of light-brownish color, as perfectly round as though turned upon a lathe, towered up to the height of a hundred feet or more. ‘‘One of the things we brag about,” a pilot said to me, ‘‘is Citadel Rock.” It isa vertical shaft of lava striking two hundred feet toward heaven upon a base forty feet square. Another is Steamboat Rock, which, from a cer- tain point, has a striking resemblance to the outlines of a side—wheeler. Some of the hills were terraced into tiers of carefully shaped domes, capped by a single huge dome, sur- mounted, perhaps, by a minature dead volcano, whose hard basaltic bit of a crater preserves the apex from wasting away. Sometimes these curious forms were isolated, a whole hill having been worn down to a single grotesque monument ; elsewhere they would be clustered thick over the surface of some eminence, showing that there the water had been back- ward in its sculpture. It was as entertaining to try to make out the yarying similtudes of the shapes the water-worn rocks had assumed to objects of art or living things, as they flitted by us, as to study the moving forms of the clouds on a sum- mer afternoon. Near Pablois Rapids (Pablois was a wicked old French yoyageur who made a business of stealing horses from the northern Indians, or anywhere else, and crossing them here) the edge of the crag ahead showed the mighly profile of an ancient Hgyptian, just such a face as adorns the catacombs at Thebes. As we drifted nearer, this venerable personage slowly changed into the visage of a New York plug-ugly, with low forehead, bulging eye, undershot jaw anda mole on his nose. This faded out as we progressed, and there came to view the high forehead, sharp nose, sunken lips and double chin of an aged man fullof solemnity. It was the foot of a mountain of leather-brown lava, rising 1,500 feet above the river, with ragged, desolate, crimson cliffs and slopes of loose debris. Creeping around it, the Benton ran her nose against the next white cliff—so deep was the water at the base—and allowed the current to swing her into the proper channel before she backed a little away, and then went on to where the white hills shut in the blue water at the next bend. After this came mountains of lava, fragments of fire-stained rock, with gloomy canyons between square buttes of black basalt. Owing to the yielding nature of the friable sandstones and soft marls composing these buttes, their sides are easily excavated, and the soil washed down into the hollows holds the water in a most tenacious mud, which crusts over as though firm. These treacherous quag- mires make traveling through the Bad Lands almost impossi- ble for animals, and occasioned the name Maioatses terres, given by the early explorers. * Hor Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. SPORT IN MINNESOTA, DUOKS, GEESE, JAQESNIPE AND A EUSSIAN ‘!BIRD-DoG.” OR sportsmen visiting Minnesota in search of health, re. creation or amusement, no part of the State offers bet- ter opportunities than the region traversed by the ‘‘ Main Line of the First Division of the St. Paul and Pacific Rail- Toad, with its extension in the Valley of the Red River of the North.” ~ Leaving St. Pauland Minneapolis, this road runs in a north- westerly direction for 216 miles to Breckenridge at the conflu- ené2 of the Red River and the Bois de Sioux, and thence nearly due north, parallel with the first mentioned water- course, for 120 miles more through the beautiful and fertile Red River valley, and will, doubtless, before the end of next year, be completed to the boundaries of Uncle Sam’s posses- sions on the confines of Manitoba, connecting there with the Tailroad system of the British Dominion. This is in every respect a first-class road, running Pullman’s sleeping and palace cars. ‘The officers are courteous and attentive, and— what to a sportsman is of great importance—the bageage- Masters will take very good care of their dogs at trifling charges. For the first seventy miles the road passes through a dense forest of hardwood, the “‘Grand Bois” of the French fur traders in ante-territorial times. Deer are here quite plenty, and rued grouse yery abundant, and in the numerous lakes good pickerel, pike and black bass fishing is found. If you are a follower of good old Izaak Walton make your first stop at Wayzata, where the beautiful Lake Minnetonka, one of the finest in Minnesota, offers you unusual opportunities, and where the hotel accommodations are very good. Farther on through the woods a sportsman may find suitable quarters at almost any station, but Howard Lake, Gokato and. Dassel are recommended. " At Darwin you get the first glimpse of the great North- western prairie. Groves scattered here and there between grain-fields, lakes and stretches of native prairie, are at first - _—— numerous; but, as you proceed westward, they gradually di- minish in numbers and extent, until after passing Hermann, not a tree is in sight for forty miles. * 4, In this beautiful country between Darwin and Herman, the pinnated grouse (Cugidonia cupido) is found everywhere quite plenty, and in certain places there is excellent duck and geese shooting, notably in the neighborhood of Litchfield, Atwater (at the Kandigohi lakes), Willmar, Morris and Her- mann. In all the places comfortable accommodations may be had af reasonable prices, and also teams to carry the sports- men to the hunting grounds. At Hermann you hid good-bye to lake and grove and enter a sea of waving grass, the famous valley of the Red River of the North, destined in a future time —and nota far distant either—to be the great granary of Ameri- ca. On a single farm in this valley, where two years ago not a plow had touched the ground, was raised during the past year 185,000 bushels of wheat of the very best quality, and there are several other places already under cultivation, the extent of which would astonish an Hastern agriculturist. Sojourning in this yalley, the observant sportsman can hardly fail to notice some new features as well in the flora as the fauna of this region when compared with that of the more eastern part of Minnesota. Instead of the usual varieties of prairie grass you find the bunch or buffalo grass of the plains. The common deer has nearly disappeared and is supplanted by the elk, and farther north by the moose. The pinnated grouse is now scarce, but its sharp-tailed congenor (Pediocetes phasianellus) becomes more and more numerous ; and to those of my brother sportsmen who would wish to find this—the finest game bird of the grouse family—in multitudes in the Red Riyer valley, 1 would say, come out next season and have for once a day of good sport. Donot delay until it is too late, for the Red River valley in its whole length and breadth will soon be transformed into a waying wheat field, and the Phastaneilus like Leather stocking of old, does not love settlements, and will soon retire te the wild prairies and oak openings, where he is undisturbed by the presence of man. Among other changes in the animal kingdom may be mentioned that our well Known little cotton-tail (Lepws syi- vatius) is seen here no more, and its place is occupied by its larger cousin, the jack-rabbit (L, campestris); the common Western brant (Azser allifrons), is supplanted by that most beautiful of the Anserinse, the snow goose (A. hyperboraus), which here may be seen in flocks by the hundred, and the smaller curlew (Vumerius iudsonicus), 30 common along the eastern part of the road, gives room to the sickle-bill (Vm. longirestris). Doubtless there are many other changes, but the above have come within my own observation. After leaying Hermann there is as yet, on astretch of 150 miles, only three stopping places with fair hotel accommoda- tions—Breckenridge, where there are good geese, duck, grouse and woodcock shooting ; Glyndon, where this road intersects with the Northern Pacific, and Crookstown, near the present terminus. Around the two latter places the sharp-tailed grouse is found in great abundance, but, according to the game law at present in force, this fine game-bird, with the pinnated grouse, is in season only from August 15 to Octo- ber 1. Stopping for a few days in the beginning of October this het at Morris, a thriving young town on this line of railroad, was invited by my friend, John Galvin, roadmaster on that part of the road, to join him and a few other friends ina day's goose and duck shooting at Hermann. Our party in- cluded Hon, J, McCarthy, of the St, Paul City Council; Messrs. Michael Galvin, R. Morris and the writer. By the westward bound train we arrived at Hermann after dark and were most kindly and hospitably entertained by Mr. Galvin and his amiable family, in whose company we spent a very pleasant evening. Before daybreak the next morning we were on our way to the hunting field, some three miles dis- tant. For conveyance we used a hand-car which brought us in a short time to our destination, a stubble-field, where geese and brant were known to congregate for feeding. By the thoughtfulness of our host several pits, cach large and deep enough to hold a man, had been dug here the previous day, and after putting out our decoys, we lost no time to occupy our hidine-places. The wrather was mild, the sky cloudy, and hardly a breath of air stirring, At the break of day the birds commenced coming in. McCarthy had the first shot and brought down a fine Canada goose, Morris came next and got two brant in one shot; but after this—and it was now broad daylight—the birds flew very high, and, and al- though the fusilade was quite lively, very few birds were bagged. After about two hours’ stay in the pits we consid~ ered the morning hunt finished, and returned to the railroad aod our hand-car, bringing with us five geese and two brant. We were soon back to Hermann and to our friend’s house, where an excellent breakfast was in waiting; and to this, with the true appetite of hunters, we did so ample justice that it was nearly 11 o'clock before we were ready for the day’s duck-shooting. In the meantime our party had been in- creased by two young gentlemen from Morris, Messrs. Fisher and Brisbine, who now joined Us in the intended expedition. We started in two wagons for a groupoflakes about three or four miles from the village, These lakes are all connected by asluggish creek, and at the several inlets and outlets are ex- cellent duck-passes. The place assigned to me by our cap- tain was at one of these outlets of the creek mto a large lake. On account of long-continued drought the water in the creek was low, and the banks covered withsoft mud. Behind wasa border of high bullrushes. In the edge of these I found an old boat, in which I and my Irish setter ‘‘Rover” made our headquarters, The place was a good one. _I had a comforta- ble seat in the stern of the boat, and my dog a dry place at my feet, and we were both pretty well hid by the surrounding high weeds. Here we were now ready for the fray. Soona teal-duck came along the pass at a rate a good deal faster than 2:40. I aimed fully two feet ahead, and down it came on the other side of the creek. This was a good beginning. Royer saw it fall, received his order to ‘‘ fetch,” swam the creek, brought it back handsomely, and resumed his seat in the boat. This was repeated several times. Some ducks I missed, others I bagged. All were of the same species—the blue- winged teal. Not another kind did I see. T had been in this place quite a long while, probably a couple of hours, when Royer’s nostrils commenced working. He rose to his feet, his tail stiffened, and he came to a most decided point where he stood in the boat. I was quite puz- zled, but soon the explanation appeared. A jack-snipe, a genuine Gallinago wilsonii, came out of a small patch of fus- socks to my left, and was followed by others until there were four of them. They went on feeding on the mud-fat close by the boat, and within six feet from me and the dog. 1 put my left hand on Royer’s head and whispered, ‘‘ Down !” which was obeyed, his head remaining on the edge of the ; boat, and his ; ment with marked interest, It wasapretiy sight. The little ~ ae ae _ FOREST AND STREAM. _ fellows must have seen me, but did not seem their bills about half- their length down in the soft mud, then glaring eyes following the birds’ every move- ie ta oe ee a a Ee a | care, and went.on with their business quite unconcernedly. They put raised them up and tried another place; then they ran the bills down until the mud reached their eyes, and brought up a worm or a grub, which they gobbled with great dexterity, Sometimes, when one of them had caught some big worm which was not at once swallowed, the others would try to take it away, followed in pursuit by the whole party, just as you can see the chickens behave any day in the barnyard. his. continued for quite a while. I remained perfectly still, very much interested and amused, while more than one duck, un: observed or disregarded, sailed over my head within reach of my gun. The fun I had looking at the performance on the mud-flat was more to me than shooting teal. At last, like a flash, they suddenly disappeared among the weeds, A shadow was reflected on the water. J looked up and beheld a hawk suspended in the air just above my little neighhor’s feeding: ground, To get my gun to the shoulder and pull the trigge was the work of an instant, and I sent Mr. Hawk heels ove head down in the creek. I was in a humor to defend those four snipe against all the hawks in Minnesota. But they did not show themselves a second time, and after a while I again commenced to pay attention to the ducks, and brought down a few more. During all the time I had been sitting in the boat I had heard my friends diligently at work farther down the lakes. and, judging from the number of discharges of the guns, I supposed we must have a wagon-load of birds. It was rather late in the afternoon, and remembering a big lunch basket in one of the wagons, the contents of which I thought it time to examine, I left my place and joined my companions, whom found scattered about on a stretch of more than a mile. They reported yaried success, and complained that the birds had been flying rather high and ‘very fast.” We had now luncheon and counted our game. There were eighty-two 7 ducks of several varieties—mallards, French teal, broad-bills, widgeons, etc., of which my contribution was ten, all teal, to” get which I had emptied twenty-one shells. We now wend-— ed our way back to Hermann and Mr. Galvin’s hospitable house, where we arrived after sunset. * A RUSSIAN BIRDYDOG, By the morning train, the day following, we returned to Morris, On board the train we met two of the crack shots of © St. Paul, Messrs. Keogh and Bruno Beaupre. These gentle- men had spent two or three days at Hermann, and brought with them fourteen geese and brant and about 100 ducks, which, added to our new supply of birds, made the luggage- car look quite gamey. There was also on the train another sportsman, a Mr. Sapier, who had been shooting farther up the road, at Breck- inridge. Mr. Sapier had with him six hunting dogs, and among their number—lo! aud behold!—there was a Russian setter. No mistake about it; it was the genuine article. At the first glance his very face brought memories back from other scenes and times long gone by. Mr, Sapier, to whom I sought an introduction, is by birth a Frenchmen. He was a stranger in these part, but seemed a gentlemen of cultivation and intelligence, and was on his way South to continue his hunting expedition. In the course of conyersation he in- formed me that he got the dog in question from a Mr, Keith (of the firm Keith & Milligan), of Chicago; that the dog had won a prize at the late bench show in said city, and that some parties in the State of Indiana, well known to Mr. Keith, kept a whole kennel of this breed of dogs, which properly ought to be called, not setters, but Russian bird-dogs, under which name, Mr. Sapier asserted, they were mentioned by several authorities, and by which title the dog now belonging to Mr. 8. had won his prize in Chicago. Here, then, is a key to the solution of the question, so warmly di ed in the columns of the Forrest ayp Stream ayp Rop anp Gon whether any such breed of does as Russian setters Cbird-dogs) ig in existence. ‘* All of which is respectfully prey we a For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, TROUT IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. * Denver, Colorado, Jan. 5, 1878, Eprror Forrest AND STREAM: The eastern two-fifths of Colorado is plains or prairies, The western three-fifths is mountainous, In most of this larger portion the mountains are very rugged and lofty, but there are wide areas of plain, park and valley. Most of the mountain slopes, from 6,000 to 11,000 feet above the level of the sea, are covered with forests of evergreen timber. In the mountain portion of the State, five great myers take their rise. The North and South Platte flow out to the north and cast, uniting midway of the great plain, and joining the Mis- souri near Omaha. The Rio Grande del Norte speeds away to the south, traverses the territory of the United States for more than a thousand miles, then forms the boundary be- tween the two republics nearly as much further, and falls into the Gulf of Mexico beneath tropical skies, The Gunnison and Grand plunge down to the west, where, with the Green, they form the great Colorado of the West, which enters the Pacific through the Gulf of California. These five large rivers are made up from innumerable tributaries, great and small, Scorés of them are so large as to be formidable in the season of fioods. They in turn are formed by smaller tributaries, down to the tiniest brooklets, but neatly all find their beginning in the snow-banks and ice- fields that forever fleck the sides and cover the elevated plateau of the high mountains. Such water as they carry is the chosen home of the brook trout, or, as they are more commonly called here, mountain trout. The first settlers of the country, who came hither eighteen or twenty years ago, found almost every stream swarming with these delicious fish, and the same streams contain them yet, but in many of those nearest to populous settlements they have been almost decimated. Further away they are more plentiful, and in the distant wilderness there is plenty of water over which a fly” has neyer yet been cast. There are some streams that contain no fish, owing generally to their being cut off by inaccessible waterfalls. Generally every lake, river, creek or brook in” which a trout can swim has its finny denizens at some season of the year, , The Rocky Mountain trout differs from the brook trout of the Hastern States in color and markings. The spots are black, though in certain streams reddish spots are interspersed, and some are beautifully marked with carmine stripes and shading-away tints along the sides. There are, in all, five varieties—possibly more if nice distinctions are considere differing in color, tint and quality of flesh, form, life a habit, They are said to be less gamey than the {rout of Northeastern States, I cannot speak knowingly upon’ a - a point, as I never caught a trout east of the Rocky Mountain waters. I know that many of them are exceedingly lively, and will make a most gallant fight in summer, autumn, and into the winter, eyen when air and water are freezing cold. ‘The season does not begin until in July, after the great bulk of snow has melted and the rush of water is over. There: are some streams that can be fished in May and June, but the above applies to all that are really worth visiting. The sport improves through August and September. After that it is uncertain. One dayit may be excellent, and then for 4 mumber of days hardly a fish can be taken. In July they ‘are in the small sfreams, but begin leaying them by the mid- dle of the month, gradually working down until they reach the rivers before much ice forms, In former years great numbers were caught in the winter from some of the large streams, by cutting through the ice and_fishing with bait, which they will then take rayenously, But protective laws and an improved public sentiment have almost put a stop to that kind of wanton butchery. There are many lakes scat- tered through the mountains that are plentifully stocked, and they are favorite winter quarters for the speckled beauties, Fishing in them is generally less lively sport than in the streams. The fish are less gamey as a rule. But they are favorite resorts for camping parties containing ladies or in- valids, who are thereby enabled to fish from boats. In some of these lakes unusually large trout*can be taken at certain times, the season for them often lasting but a few days. But then there is magnificent sport. Of such I may speak ‘particularly hereafter. In the early settlement of the country, fifteen or eighteen years ago, all the sport desired could be found within from fifteen to forty miles of Denver. My favorite stream was ‘Bear Creek, which comes out of the mountains sixteen miles west of Denver, and joins the Platte six miles south of town. At the mouth of its canyon there were delightful camping- Places in box-elder groves. There were no settlements near, and the sport was excellent any distance up the gorge, and for & mile or two out into the plain, ‘The largest trout I ever caught there was eighteen and a half inches in length. A lailway station now coyers the ground where I landed him; a large summer hotel crowns the hill above, and # noisy vil- lage clusters around, They say there is fair fishing yet up the stream from ten to twenty miles, but the trout I have seen from there in recent years were small. I know too many better places fo waste time catching minnows in Bear Creek. Ten miles south of Bear Creek the Platte leaves the moun- tains. Jis canyon was inaccessible until recently, since which fime fine sport has been reported. Further in the mountains if divides into a great number of streams, and in nearly all of them trout are abundant. A railway is now building through the canyon, and up along the river into South Park. Eight miles north of Bear Oreek, Vasquez Fork leaves the moun- fains. Its north fork is so lined with quartz mills, which dis- charge their tailings into the stream, that the water is thick as slime. Of course trout no longer live there. In the south fori, well up toward its head and near the snowy rauge, there are yet a fewfish. Eastern tourists with nothing to do, and invalid sojourners, think they find tolerable sport from Idaho up to Empire and Georgetown, and sometimes further up, but nobody else agrees with them in that opinion. Twenty miles north of Vasquez the Boulders come out— two of them where they enter the plains, but three a few miles in the mountains. All are yet fairly stocked, though nothing to what they were ten years ago. ‘welves miles further north is the St. Vrain. Its upper waters are yet in the solitude of the unbroken wilderness, and there some splen- did sport can be enjoyed. The greatest disadvantage is in the fact that nearly all its streams flow through dense forests, making them difficult of access and rough to fish. Sixteen |x \ E date, Mr. Levi Davis, the carp culturist of Forestville, Cal., gives the following estimate of the increase of these fish : miles north of the St, Vrain is Big Thompson, with better fishing-ground. From twenty to thirty miles in the moun- tains its course is through Estes Park, a meadow valley, th which the stream divides into numerous branches, all well stocked with trout. Here the Harl of Dunraven has bought a great tract of land, stocked it with cattle, built a hotel, and is creating a yast estate on the English plan. Im earlier years this park, which lies close up under the shadow of Lang's Peak, was a great winter resort for elk. Herds of five hun- dred or more were not uncommon, Sixteen miles north of the Thompson is Cache-a-la-Poudre River—the trout stream par excellence east of the snowy range in northern Colorado. It has nearly a hundred miles of fish- ing water, with mugh open valley easy of access, and many of our best sportsmen still go there, summer after summer, for a camping tour, Trout are still very abundant, and many of them are large, Toward the head of this river there are plenty of elk, deer, mountain sheep, bear; and a great variety of smaller game—animals and birds, All these streams are parallel, flowing from west to east, and forming the South Platte River. All are accessible by rail close up to the foot of the mountains, from which a day’s drive will carry the sportsman to the best of the fishing— grounds. ‘The altitude ranges from fiye to ten thousand feet above the sea; oppressive heat is unknown; the nights are always too cool for insects, and there are yery few to annoy at any time. Those few are horseflies that are sometimes troublesome in the first half or twenty days of July and then disappear, and mosquitoes that annoy for a few hours in some days, but sunset sends the last of them to roost. B, ish Lultuye. Sroorine Srarm Waters with Wisn.—Hditor Porest and Stream: { desire to state through your columns that the New York State Fish Commissioners are now ready to receive orders from parties desiring to stock any of the public waters in New York State suitable for brook trout or salmon trout. They will be delivered to any part of thé State by the parties paying the traveling expenses of a messenger to deliver them and giving the names and localities of the lakes or streams they wish testock. Allorders must be sent to the under- signed before Pebruary 20. Rochester, Jan. 17, 1878. SS Fish Fry From Mionrgsan.—The Fish Commission of Michigan request the publication of the following notice: ‘«The Fish Commission expect to be able to furnish for the inland waters of the State during the winter and spring the try of whitefish, lake trout, and to a limited extent California salmon, brook trcut, and possibly eels and grayling. Parties who desire to stock water, and who will become personally responsible for the plant, should address the Superintendent, _ George H, Jerome, Niles, Michigan, and particularly give the ’ name of lake or stream, sizeand depth of water, and county N SETH QREEN. and township where located; and further, plainly write their name, post-office address and railroad station at which they will receive the fry. Persons complying with the above re- quirements will be seasonably notified by the Superintendent of the day and the train when the cans of fry will reach the station, and they must be on-hand, without fail, to receive them when the train arrives.” The Willowbrook hatchery is all right, and salmon eggs placed upon our hatching troughs, numbering over 200,000, about 150,000 are turned loose in our ponds and are doing well. The grounds, general surroundings, and the buildings are, [ think, a credit to us. ber of different kinds of fish in the spring. ¥ Satmoy Breeping iy Nortm CAronima.—I am pleased to inform you that according to reports given me by Mr, Wm. F. Page, the Superintendent of the North Carolina Hatchery, nt success at Swanannoa Gap was even greater than hoped Or. California salmon were turned loose recently in the various streams of the State, as follows: Catawba, 50,000; Pigeon, 10,000; French Broad, 56,000; Linville, 12.000; Yadikin‘ 60,000; Broad, 25,000; and Cape Fear, 20,000. appear, therefore, that over ninety per cent. of the eggs packed at the Government hatchery on McCloud River, in California, and shipped to North Carolina, were developed. ies and Game have lately been in consultation with Messrs, Throckmorton and Redding, the California Fish Commis- sioners. Messrs. Brown, Rogers and Logarda, representing the fishermen on the Sacramento River, were in attendance. The Commissioners asked that the law in regard to salmon fishing, as it now stands, should not be amended. Mr. Brown thought that the season was too longs, and that one month of close season was plenty. That the fishermen were in debt be- cause they could not fish long enough. He wanted to know why the fish were allowed to go down the river where the sea lions eat them ? fact was disclosed that the Chinese fishermen never waste any fish. Big or little are all the same. a lead pencil, are dried and sent to China. cannot find a living as fishermen, Chinese take their places. Of course, in any argument of this character, poor John Chinaman comes in for all the blame, FOREST AND STREAM. 469 Commissioner Sisty’s report will do very well for a be- ginning. It is business-like and concise. When he has any results to promulgate he will doubtless make them known at the proper time. As the report now stands it is the shortest on record. Mr. Porter, in » letter dated at Ogden, Utah, Jan. 12, says: Mr. Sixty informed me that the brook trout of Colorado spawn every month in the year, but that the males were only ripe during the summer months. Mr. N. A, Baker, a practi- cal fish culturist, who, by the way, has some very fine fish ponds near Denver, well stocked with the speckled beauties, “says that he has taken spawn and hatched them in the months of May, June, and July, and is sure that thaf is the true spawning season for Colorado. Other partics who were well acquainted with the mountains and fish that are found in the different streams say that the trout spawn in the months of July, August, and September. Some one should make a thorough investigation to learn the proper time for the close season. From what I could learn the habits of trout are en- tirely different. here from the same species in the Eastern and Northern States. Colorado must be a sort of sportsmen’s paradise at the proper season. Good guides can he had for $2.50 per day. Should any parties wish to make a pleasure trip to Colorado for sport or scientific research they should try and secure the services of 8. W. Vance, of Denver, who is a practical taxidermist, and is capable of any scientific developments they may wish to make, as well as a first-class guide, being thoroughly acquainted with this part of the country. A letter would reach him through the care of J. P. Lower, Denver, Col, I was informed that Mr. E. Coster, Breckenridge, Summit Co., Col., has the finest collection of birds west of the Missouri River. Yours truly, eg Tae Miynesora Starz Harourry.—At. Paul, Jan. 8.— We expect to. introduce a num- Wa. GoLcnEr, > Two hundred and thirty-three thousand of the young I, would WAGNER. 7 CanrrorntA Fisnerms.—The Senate Committee on Fisher- 5B, B. Porter. ae ey CAN EELS BE BRED IN OHIO? es V JEFFERSON, O., Jan, 13, 1878. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: Feeling anxious to add to our sport, as well as our larder, we are ds bating the question of stocking the tributaries of Lake Erie wifh eels, Within the last forty-five years there only two eels have been caught west of Virginia Falls—one at Erie, Pa,, and the other at Cleyeland,Q,, and speculation Was rife as to how they got there, all #ually conciud- ing they came yia the Canal. Grand River would -be a perfect paradise for eels if we could procure them, and persuade fhem to stay with us. There aretwo mill ponds that run back for miles. The water clear generally is dcep at one point--said to be sixty feet. Togiye you a idea of the water, itis only necessary to Dame our native fish—catfish, buliheads, muscalenge, pike, pickerel, black androck base, mullett and suckers, and several other Kinds of lesser Importance. If is argued here that the common eel is strictly a Salt water fish, only visiting fresh In evidence taken before the committee, the Small fish, no larger than Where white men The fact seems quite clear to us that the Mongolian does not do much more harm to the rivers than the Caucasian. tirely with the Commissioners, and believe if the rules and reculations, as provided by them for,the fishing:of the Cali- fornia rivers, are changed in the least, that all their labors will be wasted. It resolves itself to this: ‘‘ Catch all you can fo-day, and whistle after the fish to-morrow.” native fishermen, backed up. by Italians, who take what the Americans leave, and Chinamen who fish with nets that knitting needles will hardly pass through, after a while there will be very few salmon in the California rivers. interest to those who contemplate this business. conclusions I submit the following, which is, in reality, a ‘fish story,” and will probably be considered as such in the sense of exaggeration. In 1876, five carp (three females), two years old, raised 2,040 young, being an average of 680 to each female fish. This, however, is a very small estimate, and this year the same fish will excel the number several fold. this ayerage, which will be a small one, after deaths, etc,, are allowed,«nd trace the results for seven years, allowing one-half the young females, and allowing the young two years before spawning, and our results are almost beyond the limits of reason : 9,040. In 1877 the increase the same. .In 1678, 1,020 fe- males increase 695,640, and so on; and the result of the seventh reaches the enormous sum of 8$1,698,234,240. The total of the seven years will be 82,648,177,480 or thereabouts. Average these at one pound each and we will have 41,324, 088.4 tons. seem too far beyond reason. And while these figures seem so far from possibility, those who are more familiar with the kinds, has been known to outnumber this total by far. i We must side en- What with - Carp Currunn.—In the Petaluma (Cal.) Argus, of a recent ‘A mathematical calculation on the subject might be of With these Taking For instance, in i866 the increase from three females was Beyond this time the increase is so rapid as to subject know that the spawning of a single fish, of fea ese all go to show what can be done, and in consideration that carp, instead of consuming their young, care for them, show that the figures are not so far out of the way, and what could be done with proper facilities and care.” / a Fish Cunrurn 1s CoLorapo.—We are much indebted to our special correspondent and agent, B. B. Porter, Esq., formerly of the Crystal Spring Trout Farm, in Bergen County, N. J., for the following report of the Fish Commissioner of Colorado for 1877: Stave oF CoLoRapo, J OFFICE OF THE Fish COMMISSIONER, Brooryarx, Nov. 28, 1877. To His Hacellency John L, Ratt, Governor of the State of Colorado: Sir; In compliance with the law I herewith submit the following report for your consideration : I am in correspondence with parties in the Hastern States in regard to the food fishes deemed most suitable to the waters of this State, and hope to do with the very limited amount of funds placed at my disposal all that can be done the coming year by way of their introduction into the lakes and streams of Colorado. I haye adopted measures to have proper fish ways erected wherever I had a knowledge of the existence of artificial ob- structions in the streams. I have also caused to be prose- cuted and fined several parties for a refusal to comply with the law, and hope to have many obstructions remoyed from the streams by the coming summer, thereby giving to the fish free passage to the upper waters of the different streams, Respectfully, Wuson £. Sisry, Fish Commissioner. water for breeding, and surely returns in the fall, on the wrong side ef Niagara Falls to succeed in eeleniture. “The sole object. of the communication is to get light upon this subject. we can on the eel topic. sioners placed some 36,000 young eels in Buffalo Creek, which stream empties into Lake Erie, above the falls of Niagara. No positive result can yet be-deduced from the experiment.- Hels are very difficult of tgansportation, dying in a few hours unless the water is changed. young and have to be carried any distance an assistant should accompany them. the streams around New York, and almost anywhere near salt water. salt water, probably im the fall of the year, but a series of careful experiments conducted by R. B. Roosevelt, Hsq., President of the American Fish Culturist’s Association, and one of our leading icthyologists, inclines him to the conclusion that eels spawn in fresh water in the spring. propagation of species in the eels, that is a hidden secret. Eyen the sex of the eel has not heen well determined. one who will determine the two facts—as to sex and method of propagation—will make a distinguished name for himself in icthyological science. Tf that is so we are SEPTUAGENARIAN. We are only too glad to give our correspondent what light In the year 1875 the Fish Commis- When eels are Eels may be procured in myriads in all Until lately it was supposed that eels bred in As to the Any —T here are now twenty-seven States whose Commissioners of Fisheries receive, hatch and distribute the eggs of fishes furnished by the United States Fish Commission, Aatural History. HABITS OF THE RUFFED GROUSE. New Haven, Conn., Jan. 1, 187s. Eprtok FoREST AND STREAM: Having been intimately acquainted with the ruffed grouse for several years, the frequent remarks concerning him in FOREST AND STREAM haye naturally attracted my attention. Lately, some of your correspondenis have been much concerned about the disparity in the sex of these birds. Now, I don’t believe tliat any one can determine by plumage, the sex of the grouse when under eight months of age, for then the rnff in both male and female is of the saine size and color, and nearly as dark asinthe old male. In examining a great number of specimens, I find that three and three-lifths of all tho birds killed are young, So you call easily see where jhe mistake lies—all of the young of fhe year, besides the old males, huve been oounted as males. For the last five orsix yearsI have noted the proportion of male, female and young of all the game birds that I have either killed myself or seen in the markets, and find that the numbers of males and females are very nearly the same. In October and November the young grousé weigh from 16 to 22 o078,, while the old birds weigh from 2) to 230zs, Occasionally, you find an old grouse very much larger than the normal sizt, and weighing two pouuds or over. Within the last two years three or four such birus have been brought to our taxidermists to be stuffed. Several authors have noticed a larger proportion of theHastern ruffed grouse with the red plumage. Ihave hunted only in Connecticnof, aud in Eastern and Western New York, but can see no difference between the birds in this respect in these places; more of them being im the gray plumage whenever shot. Only on two occasions hayel heen able to get a view of cock grouse drumming, and then not 8 Very satisfactory one. On reading the Lorer of your correspondents who believed the bird to strike the log/rock or FOREST AND STREAM. ‘ATO rel with the wound but partly healedjand so jagged that no insect ¢ have had anything to do with it. Why is it We black is the only vie if it was an insect? I never saws gray or red so afflicted, nor eve heard of it thongh they live in the same woods, I haye shotia black an grey off the same tree, I have no doubt among the large circle of yo readers it Will awaken the same interest that it has in my case and ca! forth the views of many who, like myself, have enjoyed many a day’ sport with the squirrels. Qniat. ; [The above communications are very interesting and correc one another on a number of points. We have just receiv from our correspondent ‘Dr. J. M. Smith, of Lafayette, diana, the following note which admirably supplements the —Ep.]: The article on the castration of squirrels in a recent number of Fo AND STREAM brought to my mind an incident that happened two year ago. My brother and I shot two full grown fox sdtirrels that were bo castrated, and I shot a gray one last June, that was about,two-third grown, in which the wound had not healed. t It is a common saying among the old woodmen In this country, thal the old males castrate the young ones. I know one thing, and tliat is. that there are no small red squirrels in this country, and no black ona to be found nearer than the Kankakee River. : [We would be very much pleased to hear from Prof. Grote on. this subject, and hope that other friends will give us their experience. It seems to be a well established fact, however, that this Oestrus (Cuterebra emasculator) described by Fitch, does live in the scrotum of squirrels and destroys one or both testicles. A high authority says: ‘‘In some parts of the country it is often quite common, and doubtless greatly di- minishes the number of squirrels.” —Ep. | ee ; A Currovus Hysrip.—The London Sporting and Dramatic” News publishes a description of the hybrid, the offspring of - an African zebra and an Abyssinian ass. The young animal resembles both parents, its color being grayish inclined to fawn, and its legs showing very clearly the zebra stripes. ‘ A Savaen Dzrr.—The following dispatch to the Boston Herald shows how dangerous tame (?) deer sometimes are : Newburyport, Mass,, Dec. 20.—At Newbury, yesterday — morning, Mr. John Little, an old gentleman 70 years of age, | living on Ocean avenue, found an American deer, belonging | to W, ©, Johnson, Esq., looking in at his window. He went | i they would skin him alive in three seconds, and then tear him Into mince meat. WN, A. T, Houston, Texas, Dec, 21, 1877, [Our correspondent asks us a good many questions, but we will try to give him such information as we haye space for- The starling is said by British ornithologists to be not at all pugnacious. Itis very sociable and mingles freely and ami- cably with flocks of other species of birds. ‘The food of the starling consists chiefly of insects of yarious kinds, worms, snails and so on, with occasionally a little grain seed and fruit, much the same diet, in fact, as that of many of our blackbirds. Whether he will work hard after insects when he can get other food at a smaller expense of time and trou- ble we do not know, but presume not. If he will he is cer- tainly very differently constituted from other birds and indeed from all animals, The starling dwells indifferently in town or country, and in many English cities is found in great num- bers, breeding in church steeples, holes and crevices in walls, etc., ete. This species is said to sing rather nicely, although it is by no means celebrated for its powers inthis line. It has been taught to speak, and, under favorable circumstances, is said to display considerable conversational powers. Lastly, he is a pretty fellow to look at, being shining glossy black in color, each feather tipped with a spot of cream color or brownish white.—Eb. | Oo SQUIRRELS AND EMASCULATION. JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS, Dec, 31, 1877. I was much interested in the last numberof FoREsT AND STREAM AND Rop AND Gow in an article from Chas, Linden in regard to squirrels and emasculation. The theory he advances, giving as authority Prot. Grote, Director of the Buifalo Society of Natural Science, is, indeed, “a new thing under the sun” fo me, That an insect is the entire cause of this very common operation on the Sciuride, both the gray and black, for I believe it is an undisputed fact that they areidentical—that this (istrus emasculator deposits its egg on the testicles of the rodent, and that this egg, after developing into a larva, gradually destroys the organs and leaves no sign, seems to me most improbable, is it possible that this isafact? Ihave often found this larva or grab, or something very similar, with its head deeply buried in the flesh of animals, more especially of hares and squirrels in the spring and early summer; buf have generally fonnd them about the neck of the animal, but never discovered them in any other place, as the animal, one would think, would make short work of these surgical individuals, could it readily get at them. I hope Prof. Grote or Mr. Witch, of Albany (another authority C. L. quotes), will give us an article in your columns and throw some light on this (asit strikes me, rather fishy) theory. Again, C. L. rather takes Mr. Fitch to task for being inclined to place reliance upon thejmany reports of trustworthy persons, who testify em- phatically in regard to their personal obseryation of the red attacking his larger congener for the purpose of performing this operation, What country boy familiar with squirrels and squirrel hunting does not believe this, and scores can positively testify to this act of surgery, as witnessed by them performed by the chiccaree, the Ishmael of the rodent tribe, and pirate of the forest (for it is nothing else), upon their larger brother. Now, I know whereof I speak, for my eyes have absolutely seen the thing done. In good old Madison County, New York State—and it was a good place for squirrels, I te}l you—I remember well one day haying taken my place on a log in a wood, waiting for the gentle dropping of a bud or nut, or the rustling of limb, to notify me ,;where the bushy tal was concealed, I was aroused by the shrill chi-chi-chi-iree-e-e-e-e of the S. hudsontus, I soon espied the impudent rascal cocked up on a limb his tail on his back, reeling; off his song like a first-class sewing ma- chine, As the presence of one of these fellows in our hardwood forests is often a good guide to one of the larger kind, gray or black T waited,to see if this should prove an exception to the rule. Suddenly & branch rustled in another part of the tree, and I saw that a large gray was endeavoring to steal of to another neighborhood. With a sudden chir-e-e, and a whisk of his tail, like a flash the red was after migrator- tus, The gray turned and made for the top of the tree, anu had reached the very highest point when overtaken by its more nimble pursuer. Almost at the instant of the actual contact of the two animals, as it seemed tome, I fired, and both came tumbling to the ground, Upon examining them, to my astonishment I found the act of surgery on one of the testicles complete, and the sac of the other was slit as neatly as if dons with a keen-edged knife. Asa gelder, 8. hidsonius was a most skillful success. C. L, speaks of the large number of these animals found with their organs lacking, and showinggno scar or ulceration. I have often noticed that fact myself, as well gs found them with very perceptible sears, but Tsupposed the absence of the latter might have been owing to the act haying been performed when the rodent was quite young, and that it had become grown over and obliterated. This grub or larva theory, I must confess, is very interesting, and I hope it will be more fully ventilated by the scientists, or those that have more particularly studied the characteristics of these beautiful creatures, Why the reds do this thing, and why the gray, a so much larger and stronger animai, though by no means as nimble, should allow it to be done, is a scientific conundrum that I have neyer seen answered. J ACOBSTAFF. NEw York, Jan. 2, 1878. ground With the tips of his outstretched wings, I was perfectly satiated that the thing was settled, as my two stood perfectly erect, as described, while the opened wings were carried to the feet at every stroke appar- ently. But last week a correspondent states decidedly that the bird drums by striking the wings over the back; so again there is doubtin my mind, as these two birds certainly did bring the wings very nearly if not quite together oyer the back. Analogically considered, the ruffed grouse drums in the samé manner as the barnyard cock beats his wings just before crowing. Last year an old cock grouse which I brought down with a shot through the head, commenced to drum irregularly as s000 a8 he had touched the ground; but a neryous young dog which I Was using, rushed in and retrieved it before it could be seen. Have any of your correspondents noticed the fact that the ruffed grouse in the Western part of New York will almost always alight in a tree at the end of itsflight. While in Connecticut it very seldom does so. : R. T. M. [We quite agree with our correspondent that it is impossible to tell with certainty the sex of the ruffed grouse from the plumage alone. We do not hesitate to declare that if the state- ments as to the disparity of the sexes in birds killed during the season are based merely upon the appearance of the speci- mens, they are of little value. Dissection is the only safe method of determining this question, and we hope that our readers will bear this in mind, and next season will give us the benefit of their experience in the matter.—Hd.] RUTLAND, Vt., Jan. 1, 1878. EDiToR FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN: 7 Thaye been much interested in reading the articles in your paper from your various correspondents colcerning the “ruffed grouse.” Up here in Vermont, where game is 80 scarce, we consider the ‘* par- tridge” the prince of birds, aud when I even hear the word spoken I have the same sensation that I imagine a terrier has when somebody Says ‘‘rats,” I knowthat you can appreciate that feeling, and will bear with me if I give you a little of my experience. Ican add my testi- mony to that of your Ferrisburgh correspondent in your issue of Dec. 6th, as to the vitality of the partridge. I am not a good shot on the wing, but I always make it a rule when a bird rises anywhere in sight blaze away, knowing that if I don’t fire I won’tkillanything. I have ften been astonished at my success in finding my bird after it had “Owl away apparently unharmed, A few days since I was passing down arayine along the course of one of our mountain streams when I saw & partridge sitting on a small spruce within easy range ahead of me. Idropped the bird, which immediately got up, Tan a few steps and then flew down the ravine out of my sight. I followed him so long as I thought there was any chance of finding him, but finally gave him up asa lost bird. Three day8 afterward I was hunting in the same locality, but followed the course of the stream up instead of dowllas before. When I had arriyed within‘about one hundred rods of the place where Ishot my bird I found him lying upon his back dead. He ws fairly riddled with shot. Ispert nearly a month inthe “ North Woods” this fall, camping on “ Big Wolf Pond,” about eight miles from Big Tupper Lake. I shot a few partridges hear our camp with my rifie. I remember one particu- larly tough one that I captured. The ball from my rifle (cal. 44) nearly cut his neck from his body, letting his head fall entirely over in front, yet the bird ran nearly twenty rods in my plain sight before he yielded, and then I believe it was only from loss of blood, The grouse, although not remarkably plenty near our camp, were very tame, and IT had the chance that I haye often wished for to gee them drum. Toward sundownone evening I heard a bird drumming near by, and I succeeded, by carefully creeping through the brush, in getting within a rod of him, and watched him repeat the call seyeral times, I was so near the bird that I could not be mistaken in the evi- dence of my senses. The wings are raised slowly, about to a level, and then a quick downward motion is given increasing in rapidity. The wings donot hit any hollow log, or the bird’s sides, or any thing else, Of all the birds killed by our party only one was a hen. Yours truly, §. E. BURNHAM. ———— THE EUROPEAN STARLING, to the door to drive him away, when the deer attacked him and knocked him down, breaking two of his ribs. Mrs. Little then tried to frighten the deer away with an umbrella, but © was unsuccessful. Finally a son of Mr, Little came to the rescue and shot the animal, This peculiar ferocity is, however, believed to be confined | to the males during the rutting season. +o Swepisn Arorro Expeprrron.—The scientific expedition which is to sail from Gothenburg, Sweden, next July, for Arctic | exploration, is to be fitted out with provisions for a three- | years’ cruise, The expedition is under the patronage of the | King of Sweden, the Government, Oscar Dickson, of Gothen- burg, and Mr. Sibariakoff (a Russian). The route will be - from Noyaya Zemlya, along the coast of Siberia, through Behring Strait, thence they circumnavigate Asia, and return via the Suez Canal. -____ » A Canapa Moosz For THe Parts HExrosrion.—Canada is to send a magnificent specimen of the moose family to the Paris Exposition next summer. The animal when shot was in its prime, being about eight years old, Its dimensions were, from fore hoofs to neck, six feet; girth just behind fore legs, six feet six inches; length from tip of nose to tail, | nine feet; pan of antler, two feet nine inches; spread of horns, four feet; bell, fifteen inches; length of head, two feet eight inches. Woodland, Harm and Garden. THIS DEPARTMENT IS EDITED BY W. J. DAVIDSON, SE@. N. ¥. HORTIOULTURAL SOOIETY, HOUSE PLANTS—[Continued,] EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM = Some time ago, while an interesting discussion was going on in ForREsT AND STREAM On the good and bad qualities of the English spar- row as a new citizen of our country, some jone contributed to your columms an article on the European starling, highly commending him as having all the good points of the sparrow and none of his bad ones. Besides it stated, if I recollect rightly, that he is no mean songster, This article Interested me very much, and I have since been thinking a good deal of the starling. Will you please post me on these points? Is hé pugnacious to such a degree that he will drive other birds from his batliwick—for instance, our mocking-bird, the sweetest of aly feathered songsters? If heis 1 want none of him, whatever may be his good points. Next, is he a first-class bug and worm-eater, and will he put himself to the trouble to hunt and scratch for them? Is he ur- ban or suburban in his habits, or will he fly away and take to the un- frequented forests and fields? Will he survive a trip over the raging Atlantic, and, lf 80, what is the best: season of the year to import him? Does he sing well, and will he assist in making our homes yocal with music? And, lastly, is he a pretty fellow to look upon? My reason for asking these questions about the starling is this: We stand greatly in need, in this portion of Texas, of an industrious, indefatigable bug and worm-eater—one that will work well in winter. During the warm days of our winters our gardens swarm with wretched pests, inflicting severe damage on, and sometimes destroying, our cab- bages, cauliflowers, etc. Indeed, they are worse in some winters than at any other season, for the reason that the bugs and other * varmin,» whose peculiar food is the tender vegetation of spring and summer, being left still alive and kicking, and, compelled to haye something to eat, pitch Info our hardy winter crops, which are the only kind that we grow at this season, Thus, in addition to their own peculiar enemies, the cabbage tribe now have to contend with the peculiar enemies of the Cucurbitacicee and other hot season plants. The strip bug is now attack- ing ny cabbages and caulifowers in precisely the Same way that it does the leaves of the melon, cucumber and squash in summer; and the cut-worm climbs up on the plants to eat thetender leaves. Butter- fies, depositing villainons Jarve, are now disporting on my grounds, We want something to help us ight these pests, aud if the starling will make & g00d ally, and is not too objectionable on other grounds, I pro- pose to join with others andimport him, His kinsman—our common blackbird—is a good bug-eater, but he is too fond of damp grounds and forests, and will only stay around us in wet weather. AS soon as it gets a little dry he bids us good-bye, to return no more till it rains, I believe that we hayée no other bird that devotes his attention partieu- larly to our déstructive bugs and worms. As for the English sparrow, I am distrustful of him. I am satisfied that he is a good insect killer, but I dread his furious pugnacity. I have seen them in your New York parks gather togettier in knots and balls and fall tothe ground, fighting one another like forty wild-cats I believe, if you were to turn 4 Mosking-bird loose in one of your parks FLOWERING PLANTS, N a life-long experience we have seen many plants succeed well in one situation, or perhaps under peculiar eondi- tions, that would fail under other treatment ; but perhaps the greatest reason for failure in the cultivation of window plants is the choice of unsuitable varieties. Without stopping to think as to whether it is likely to succeed well or not in the dry atmosphere of the sitting-room, when we see a beautiful plant full of bloom or blossom buds we are very apt to buy it at once, and wonder at its so soon giving way and becoming unsightly. There are, however, many plants that will do tolerably well under what may be called ‘‘ half-and-half” treatment, but which under generous care will be a source of pleasure to the cultivator, and these we propose to men- tion. This must be borne in mind, however, that very few plants will succeed if they are removed at once from the warm, moist atmosphere of the green-house to that of the par- lor or sitting-room ; they should be gradually inured to a dryer atmosphere, and they will not suffer. Plants forced into bloom in small pots have no constitution to stand such a strain on their vitality, and of those bought in early spring for window decoration, perhaps not oné in ten survives, All plants taken from the open ground in September should be pruned back into shape in August to give the young growth a chance to start properly. They should be carefully potted, as before directed, and hardened off in the shade out of doors, remoyed fo the house when there is any fear of frost, and on warm, sunny days should haye plenty of fresh air. By this treatment early winter blossoms may be'sécured; whereas, if EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM; My attention was called to an article In your last issue entitled, ‘* An Ill to which Squirrel Flesh is Heir.” Are the Gauses to be ascribed toan insect ? . Now, Mr. Editor, T will, if you please, relate a little of Iny*experience which “Tond memory brings to light.” Some thirty years ago the West- ern part of New York State was largely covered with heavy timber, oak, beech, hickory and maple principally, and these woods were the favorite haunt of the black squirrel which were found there in great numbers in those days. There were also some gray and a good many red ones. It was the principal sportin the fall season among the farmers’ sons to form parties of three and four and, aceompanied by one or more dogs, to shoulder their light squirrel rifies. It was really grand sport ; the dogs at times would have three or more up the same tree,and rarely one escaped, for the boys were 200d marksmen, as the heavy bags at the end ofthe day’s work proved, It was at these hunts that my attention was Hirst called to the subject which forms the caption ofthis article. It Was aliyays customary after finishing up to divide the game asjwe were seated under some tree talking over the events of the day. While the game was being counted the singular appearance of some of the black Squirrels caused us to examine the animals minutely and to debate as to the canse, for it was not found either in the gray orred. We appealed to older heads who had used the rifle for years and shot largé numbers, both of black and gray, and there was only one opinion expressed ; the Ted squirrel was the aggressor. It Wasa very common thing to see a black squirrel jumping from tree to tree in the greatest fear while hia little red ememy was in olose pursuit, I myself have shots black squir- ——-. FOREST AND STREAM. rat a = ; 7) ' the transplanting is delayed too long, from their weak growth in winter, they are likely to be infested with all manner of insect pests, seldom blooming till February or March, and eyen then are’ good for little but to plant out of doors for next season’s growth, for which they are not nearly so well Suited as plants fresh from the green-house. Confining this notice to winter blooming plants it must necessarily be brief, and will be arranged in the order we haye found them do best, and consequently give most satisfaction. Chinese Primroses,—Time out of mind these lovely plants have been the Joyed of all, either for the conservatory or house. They can be raised from spring-sown seed, making large plants by fall. They are constant and free bloomers, are neyer infested with insects, and stand the dry heat of a living room as well as, if not better than, any plant we know of, There are many varieties offered in the seedsmen’s cata- logue, but the fringed varieties, red and white, and the fern- leayed varieties of the same colors are the best and strongest growers. Persian Cyclamens.—Neater and more attractive plants than these it would be difficult to find, the colors varying from the deepest crimson to pure white; they are often yery fragrant, and the flowers, which in a cool room will last in beauty over thirty days, look like a rabbit with its ears up. (A lady whispers, ‘‘More like a shuttle-cock,” and that she has had the one plant with over fifty flowers open besides buds on it at once for nearly three months.) This was in a ‘cool room, however. The leaves are also often beautifully blotched and mottled. They are best planted out during ‘summer in a shady border, and potted in September, or as Soon as they show signs of starting into growth. Give all the light possible and do not over-water, especially at first. Oxalises.—Some of the varieties of this charming class are great favorites, blooming as they do all winter, and, owing to their drooping habit, they are often used for hanging baskets. The foliage is neat and cloyer-like, and some varie- ties are beautifully cut, and marked or splashed with brown. O. jlwribunda, both white and red, is seldom out of bloom summer or winter; O. versicolor (the barber's pole) is lovely dn bud as well as when fully expanded; the yellow variety, O. cernwa, is very fragrant and free-blooming ; 0. dowei is more of a fall species, but lasts well into winter, Its flowers are large, bright rose-colored, and it is altogether a splendid variety. 0. rosea is also well worth growing for its neat habit and large rose-colored flowers. Tichardia.—The Calla or Egyptian lily is one of the most Salisfactory, as well as beautiful, of house plants, and seems to have a special attraction for lady cultivators, Plenty otf water and a rich soil, with an occasional watering with liquid manure, and the Calla will be a joy all winter and spring. Dry off during the summer, and, shaking off all the old soil, replant in September in a rich, rather open compost, giving water more freely as the plant gains in growth and strength. The variegated species, 2. alba maculata, is only useful for late spring and summer cultivation. Avaleas— We haye just seen to-day, Jan, 12, a plant of A. pluenicea, flowered by a lady in her sitting-room for three years, that is as perfect in leaf.and blossom as if raised in a greenhouse by any of our most skillful florists. All the large-leaved, strong-frowing ‘Varieties, no matter what color, or whether double or single, are good subjects for house cul- ture. ‘hey should either be planted out or plunged in a shady borde: during summer, and carefully syringed occa- sionally with soapy water during hot weather to prevent the red spider getting a foot-hold. Abutilons.—The various varieties of this’ lovely Chinese pell-flower are all good house plants, though the stronger growing yarieties are perhaps too robust for ordinary cultiva- tion. A. striatum, yellow, striped with red; A. patersoni, large, reddish crimson; A. thompsoni and A. vexillarium variegatum, with their beautifully blotched and moitled leaves. A, boule dé neige is a very free blooming variety while still young, and A, darwintt and A. darwinti tassellata, newer sorts, are also very free bloomers, and will be sure to give satisfaction to all who try them. Cypripedium Insigne.—This most curious orchid, generally known as Chinese lady’s slipper, isan excellent plant for the swindow garden. The soil should he coarse peat, loam and charcoal, with lots of drainage. It should have plenty of water while growing; will do well in a shady, northern ex- posure in summer, and if kept in a tolerably cool room, will flower from December to April. (To te Continued.) OS _—_—_—- Puanr Manure.—The following artificial manure is recom- mended for plant culture by M. Jeannel, of Paris: Nitrate Of aMMODIA. 2.10. seceneaeecgeeecens exus400 parts _ Biphosphate of ammonia..... AOS ER cee ae RR 200 + Witrate.of Potash, fey co. lpeaact SemstedaessnneacteesidbnceceeZ50 tf Hydrochlorate of ammonia....-...... ap uate ARDS ae beanies Uk OC Sulphate of lime..... Selassie amen teenie eee toy aoe fener rs CONT SI PNALG OLMYONn ye eens eet se Pat eae espencctcen Piaasateiceeten ai | SF Mn tal seveuwes ature nkage sak ante tea vest nmaurbacnpe sic. ol sONO M, Collardean reports, in the journal of the Horticultural Society of France, that he employed this manure with great advantage. He struck several cuttings of Pelargonium and Fuchsia, and placed them all under the same conditions, ex- cepting that while some were watered with the plain water, others received, once a week only, a watering with 50 grammes of a solution containing four parts in 1,000 of the saline mixture above detailed. The results are stated to have been yery satisfactory, Ha —Paris has 100,000 trees, each of which costs about $36, They live about fifteen years. ot How ro Save Corn From RAts.—Mr. Peter Zehnder for the past two years has salled a large portion of his corn in the shuck when he housed it, and none of it was eaten by tats, while that put up without salt was almost entirely des- tvoyed. This is a simple remedy, and as the shucks when salted are greedily eaten by cattle and horses, it is certainly worth trying. —Z'uscumbia North Alabamian. TT +O St CrntrAt N. Y. Pourrry Ssow.—The fourth annual ex- hibition of the Central New York Poultry Show will be held at the City; Hall, Utica, Jan. 29 to Feb. 6. A FINE SELECTION OF PURE-BRED Fowrs.—Mr. Leavitt, Whitestone Ave.,four blocks from Bridge St, depot, Flushing, L. 1, (only twenty minutes from 'Thirty-fourth St. ferry), has the fines} selection (about 100) of pure Dublin imported bred fowls of twelve diiterent varieties— Partridge-cochins, 8. S. Hamburgs, Dutchess, Black Spanish, etc,, etc. Price yery low, $1.50toSbeach. Call at residence, Flushing, or at 10 ' Pine 8t., Office of Gerard Ing, Co,—[Adv. The Kennel. fo CoRRESPONDENTS.—Those desiring us to presoribe for their dogs will please take note of and describe the following points in each ani~ mal: 1. Age. 2. Foodand medicine given, 3, Appearance of the eye; of the coat; of the tongue and lips, 4. Any changes in the appearance of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the flanks, etc, 5. Breathing, the number of respirations per minute, and whether labored or not, 6, Condition of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc. 17. Appetite; régular, variable, etc. 8. Temperature of the body as indi cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, contiguity to ofher buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc.) that may be noticed, signs of suffering, etc, TREATMENT FOR HYDROPHOBIA. Wasuineron, D, O., Jan. 7, 1878. Eprron Forrsr AND StrrAmM AND Rop AnD Gun: Dear Sir—In your issue of Jan. 38 you are kind enough to eall the attention of your readers to my letter regarding Rabies cantina, but you mention that, the advice I give is the treatment for hydrophobia. Allow me to correct you in this particular, What Llsuggest is not the treatment for hydro- phobia, but for the preyention of this disease; for it isnot every indiyidual bitten by a rabid dog that has hydrophobia. I trust you will pardon me for venturing to insert. here a para- graph from Sir Thomas Watson’s admirable paper on hydro- phobia, which seems to possess a special applicability to the ease in point. After stating that this plague (hydrophobia) in his opinion, might be permanently abolished, he says: * The disease, or rather the pair of diseases to which I ad- yert, consists of hydrophobia in the human species and rabies in the canine. J¢ 23 well to keep in mind the distinction be- tween these two. (italics mine.) There would be no hydro- phobia, where there was no rabies; there can be no rabies un- less it be communicated by a rabid animal. But they are not identical diseases. To use the concrete form of speech, rabies in the dog is quite different and distinct from hydrophobia in the man. ‘Che term hydrophobia is often erroneously applied to both diseases, but the rabid dog is never hydrophobic.” I purposely call your attention forcibly to this matter of no- menclature, fearing that perhaps some one seeing my article and reading your kind paragraph approving of the treatment might insist upon cuttmg and cauterizing a sufferer from hy- drophobia, which plan of treatment, good at the proper time. z, é., immediately after the bite, would, in my opinion, only increase the nervous perturbation under which the patient suf- fered. When I wrote my article I had not read Sir Thomas Watson’s lecture, and I am delighted to find how closely my opinions follow those of this distinguished teacher. Let me suggest that, as the public attention is now greatly excited over the subject of hydrophobia, that it might prove of in- terest to reproduce in your columns Dr. Coues’ article on skunk rabies in one of the recent publications of the U. 8. ‘Goy’t. Bury. of the Territories, the title of which is Fur- Bearing Animals Miscel. pub. -No. viii, 1877. Very truly yours, H. C, Yarrow. + THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS DAMAGES) WHAT If GOSTS TO KINL A GORDON SETTER—SANDFORD Y5. ALLEN, CASE of great interest to owners of dogs was tried in the Monmouth County Circuit of the New Jersey Supreme Gourt some few daysago. Mr. H, §. Sandford, Jr., was the owner of a valuable Gordon setter, named Oberon, which had been placed in charge of Hart Haight to be broken. In July last the trainer, visiting a neighbor, accompanied by the dog, suddenly lost the dog. He was told that a man named Tom Allen, a farmer, had just shot a dog. On being questioned in regard to his (Allen’s) shooting of a dog, he admitted to having fired his gun at a dog somewhat resembling Oberon. Haight, in making diligent inquiry for the dog and not finding him, went to a field, when he found marks im the stubble field where the earth had been lately dug up. On Haight removing the earth, there were indications that some animal had been first buried there and afterwards remoyed, A tuft of hair, black and tan, such as existed on Oberon’s fore legs, was found, which confirmed Haight’s suspicions. The tracks of men leading from where the dog had been buried to the river, seemed to indicate that the body had been thrown into the water. Mr, Sandford, represented by Hart Haight as bailee, in place of the owner, brought suit for $500 damages against Allen. Gen, Haight and W. H. Vredenburg appeared for the plaintiff, and Robert Allen for the defendant. Prices of dogs were presented to the Court, Mr. Sandford testifying that large sums of money were paid for Gordon setters, and that Oberon was 4 favorable specimen of the race. Oberon’s pedi- etee from the Duke of Gordon’s kennel was produced. Allen admitted that he had shot a dog and buried him. He alleged that his sheep had been worried by dogs two weeks before, and seeing a dog going in the direction of the sheep he had shot the doe. He admitted, however, that the dog he had Inlled was in a field adjoining the public road, and that a cornfield intervened between that field and the field where the sheep were- The main points in Judge Scudder’s charge were as follows: The case was one brought by the bailee in the place of the owner, and the charge made by Haipht is that Allen shot the dog in the month of July and killed him. The plaintiff denied killing the dog Oberon, The Jury had to be satisfied that the dor killed was Oberon. A dog collar had been produced, but which was not the collar belonging to the dog which was Killed. The question was did Allen kill the dog? By his Own evidence it seems that Allen did kill a brownish dog— though he has said that it wasa black dog which he had shot —and between the two statements there is a substantial agree- ment that the dog killed was black andtan. The plaintiff * would give no clue as to the dog to Haight. Allen misled and deluded Haight, which was evidence of a guilty mind. Why did not Haight frankly state that he had killed the dog? The dog was then certainiy on Allen’s ground Without any right, The dog was on another man’s land, with- out invitation or permission. But every trespass ot a domes- tic animal upon another man’s land does not give him the right to killit, If it is doing damage the law gives him a remedy against the owner, but he has no right to shoot a horse or a cow or a dog, or any valuable domestic animal, merely because it is trespassing upon hisland. A man might be justified in killing a dog if it was on his premises destroy- ing, or even chasing or worrying his animals. For instance, it is said that this defendant kept a large number of chickens. If this dog had been chasing or destroying his chickens he might have been justified in killing, and thus preventing it from doing any further damage of that kind. There is a special authority given by our State to kill dogs found tres- passing, and that authority is given for the protection of sheep. Our statute enacts that ‘‘It shall be lawful for any person to Jill any dog or bitch which may be found chasing, worrying or wounding any sheep or lamb.” By another sec- tion the owner is made liable if he does not kill a dog that is found chasing or worrying or wounding them, after a no- tice of twenty-four hours. There is an express statutory right given to Ixill under certain circumstances, But there is no evidence in this case that this dog was worrying, chasing or wounding the defendant’s sheep or his property. ‘The de- fendant says that the dog was smelling about the ground, where the sheep had been some time before, and had gone twenty yards in the field where they were. But the dog was not in the same field; there was a cornfield between them. The dog was not ‘worrring or chasing the sheep. The de- fendant did not even attempt to drive the dog off. According to his'own evidence, he took a gun and shot the dog, merely because he was smelling the ground and looking in the direc- fion of the sheep. This beimg so there can be no justification for the act under the statute. -Perhaps a single call would have attracted the dog. He took the responsibility of going to his house, getting his gun. After snapping the first barrel, exploding the second one, he killed the dog. The further question is started in this case, Whether an action is maintainable for killing a dog? J think it has been settled long since that such an action may be maintained, There may be yalue in a dog recognized by the law. A dog may have an intrinsic value for certain qualities which he possesses like any other domes- tic animal, He may be valuable to his owner as a watch dog ; he may, as in this case, be valuable to the ovaner as a hunting dog; and when human skill and labor haye been spent upon a dog, and expense. has been incurred by the owner to develop any natural qualities which he may have and make him more useful for hunting, that dog has a value to his owner, who may recover damages. The question,” the Judge now said, ‘‘was one of vyalue—the worth of the dog in the market, Mr. Sandford had agreed to pay Haight #50 to break the dog, and a part of this money had been disbursed. The dog’s special value was for his breed; that he was a Gordon seiter, not a mere faney dog, but for intrinsic qualities. If the dog had special and distinctive qualities, these must be valued.” Punative damages, his Honor did not see, could be ac- corded. No malice was shown. The- defendant did not know Haight. Perhaps the defendant might haye thought he was exercising his rights in killing the dog. If the dog had been following his master on the road, and Allen had shot him, and wantingly killed him, there might have been in such a case evidence of malice. After a short deliberation the jury awarded the plaintiff $3800 damages. We may remark that Judge Scudder’s decision was a just one, and covered the case. It was not necessary for the counsel for the plaintiff to prove malice, though evidence of a damaging character might have been brought against Allen which might have entitled the plaintif to punative damages. Mr. E. 8. Sandford, Jr.. brought on the suit, with no idea of using the law to its utmost extent, but simply to show a very ignorant and cer- tainly brutal fellow that dogs are not to be shot with im- punity. Hs ° For Forest and Stream and Rod and Gam RUSSIAN SETTERS. N an article on this subject published in Forusr ayo Srream last August, I reiterated an opinion expressed in a previous communication that ‘there is no pure breed of setters peculiar to Russia.” This was in reply to a sharply criticising letter from “Qancnicus,” in which he asserted that ‘‘none but a novice or tyro could give public vent to such lamentable ignorance as the above sentence exhibits in canine knowledge,” and ‘“Ca- nonicus” assures the sporting brotherhood that ‘*the setter strain of Russia has been bred and kept strictly pure for the last century,” but offers no evidence except quotations from ‘Frank Forester.” Not accepting those quotations as proof of ‘C,’s” assertion, and that I might not again be accused of, ‘lamentable ignorance” of canine matters, I expressed a desire for information on the subject from some one more competent to speak than myself.-Since then, however, I have geen nothing on thé subject from ‘‘Canonicus,” nor from any —cus, until quite recently. Referring to some letters on ‘The Dogs of Russia,” written by Lieut. Ismailoff, of the Russian army, and published in the Spirit of the Times, the editor of The Country remarks that no mentionis made of the so-called ‘‘Russian setter;? and further adds, that in a personal interview Lieut. Ismailoff stated that ‘‘there wus no breed of setters that he claimed as being purely Russian, and that the dogs known by that designation must have had as progenitors animals imported from Hurope, successive generations of which had gradually been changed by climatic influences, until they had assumed the appearance of a different type.” This sustains me in my original statement, and is evidence of value, coming as it does from a Russian gentleman, who is in a position to know much whereof he speaks. Lieut. Ismailoff ascribes to ‘‘climatic influences through successive genera- tions ” the cause of these dog appearing to be of a different type. Of course, if not of a distinct breed and entitled to . 472 FOREST AND STREAM. . a Lee ——————E—————————— aaa classification as such, there can be no such thing as a typical Russian setter. y eee, I do not deny the existence of the individuals to whom the term is applied, for 1 have not only seen them, but have. shot ovet them. | do not ascribe their appearance to climatic In- fluences, but to a direct cross, either near or remote, as the ease may be, between setters and dogs of some other breed. It may have been a pure bred retrieving spaniel, or it may have been a mongrel, In short, the Russian sportsmen may have a fancy for uniformly crossing the setter with some special breed, or they may cross it indiscriminately with such dogs areas convenient. The ‘‘cross of a Russian setter” is com- mon enough in this country, but I have never seen here a deg that was claimed to be a “‘thorough-bred Russian setter.” if such a dog exists I should like to see its authenticated pedigree. My most recent experience with a Russian setter wss with “Dolly,” an American bred dog, whose grand sire was owned and imported by Alexander Bodiscoe, the Russian Minister to the United States for a term of years. ‘‘Dolly’s” dam was a bitch of such fine field qualities that $250 was offered for her by some gentlemen who shot over her with the owner. “Dolly” is adull liver and white bitch, with a docked stern, and would hardly pass as even a half-bred setter. A peculiar mark that is transmitted to some of her progeny 1s the long hair on her head, which grows to a length of several inches, when allowed to, but which is usually kept clipped. She is certainly not pleasing to the eye, either in form or coat, and as she suspiciously approaches a stranger, with tucked tail, arched back and prominent ribs, appears like a yeritable “nigger hound.” But she has much usefulness, and if you can call her to you and look into the brown eyes that show so much intelligence, you willsee that she isnot entirely without beauty. Her master says that she is of the pot-hunters’ breed. forno sportsman would care to haye her at heel out- side ofthe field, but inthe field more birds can be bagged over her alone than over any or all of his dogs. She has no grace of motion, but is exceedingly busy, and has‘a very fine nose. Althougli not very thoroughly broken, ghe is very docile, and * knows better where to hunt for game than the average sportsman. Now, let us take you into the field with her, kind reader, and if you are fond of partridge shooting, and there are any birds to be found, it will be no fault of hers if you do not have many shots. At the word, off she goes at a peculiar gait, that seems automatic, and one that she keeps all the day, to search the places at which she knows from ex- perience the birds are most likely to be feeding. Soon we see her retrace her steps for a few yards along the side of a ditch, and come toa stand, the stern beating double quick time with short strokes. When we approach, she turns about, and, resuming her mechanical ‘‘lope,” goes straight away down the side of the ditch, leaving you for a moment to think that she had deceived us by making game falsely. But no. not so; for she is only off in search of a place where she can cross the ditch without danger: of flushing the birds. Soon she is seen coming back on the opposite side of the ditch, where you may be assured there is game. Sure enough shenow draws up, gradually her stern stiffens, and we know wiiere the birds lie. Do not try to force your way across the ditch here, for you have plenty of time to follow in ‘‘Dolly’s” foot- steps, and cross by a cattle path. This done, wall up, but don’t shorten your breath by hurrying, for ‘‘Dolly” will wait for you, and flushing the birds, you may kill a brace. «Sure, a bird must have fallen. Seek dead here, ‘Dolly.’” Watch her now, as with mose to the ground she carefully tracks the running bird that is only wing-broken, and has a strong, sound pair of legs, until she reaches the ditch, into ‘which she disappears, not in the least daunted by the matted mass of vines and briars, and from which she at last emerges with bleeding ears. Having bagged that bird, we will follow along the ditch and gather in more from the same scattered coyey. Now, let us hunt the old wheat-field yonder that is bounded on one side by the forest primeval. ‘‘What is ‘Dolly,’ doing? Hunting hares?” Give her time and see. Down a furrow she goes with nose to the ground, crosses to the next furrow, and the next, pursuing a tortuous route toward the woods, evidently on the track of game. On she goes for nearly a hundred yards, and then stops with dropped stern, beating time. ‘‘There they are!” But no, for she turns about as if giving it up, and, making a detour around near the ‘woods, comes back directly toward us, and stiffens on what we find to be a covey of partridges feeding in the woods, When ‘Dolly’ found that the birds were running forcoyerand would not stop, she backed out, and, making a wide detour, headed them. This she will frequently do, yet rarely flushes a bird. - Alluding to “Dolly” and her get, her owner, whom- I esteem as a personal friend and a thorough sportsman, writes: «The peculiarities of these dogs are houndish appetites, won- derful noses, staunchness, and great endurance. They will enter a briar patch without flinching, and are altogether the best and ugliest curs I haye shot over after twenty-five years’ experience.” Yet a thoroughbred setter or pointer will perform the same service, and at the same time please the eye by its handsome form, color, and carriage in action. And after the shooting season is over, those sportsmen who keep dogs not merely as servants alone, but as useful pets, would by far prefer a dog that shows high breeding to one of mongrel appearance, no matter how useful the latter might be. “Stonehenge” has expressed no opinion as to the right of classification as a distinct breed of setters that may be pos- sessed by what he terms ‘‘such poodle-looking brutes as the Russians,” but to the description of the animals adds these re- marks: ‘‘T'o some people, however, the bag is all important, and so that they can fill it they would use a mongrel or a turnspit.” This lamentable fact is often illustrated by sports- men whose only thought of the dogs when game is found is fear that they may flush before their masters are ready to shoot, and once the birds are up the dogs are lost to sight and memory until the excitement of the moment is over and their assistance is needed in retrieving the dead and wounded. Then, alas? too often will the dogs be seen racing at a dis- tance, having broken at shot, and, crazy with excitement, flush other birds ere they can be recalled. This is demoraliz: ing to both the dogs and their masters, the latter using forcible Jancuage not found in the catechism, and the former becom- ing less staunch with each succeeding occurrence of the kind. Eagerness to fill the bag is the most frequent cause of lack of attention to the dogs when in the field, yet the majority of sportsmen if once shooting over high bred, thoroughly broken dogs must needs acknowledge that there are accessories to sport that give a higher pleasure than can be rendered by a good ‘-bag” alone. Little has been written in regard to the so-called ‘* Russian setter,” except the formulated description without any allusion to its history, I do not believe that one can be found , that has a just claim to be classified as a pure bred setter of a distinct breed, Amicus Cannium. Weekly Globe'is authority for a statement that the glory of the original St. Bernard dog has departed. the Globe writes, ‘that the dogs looked lazy and sadly in want of an occupation.” Comparisons between the St. Ber- nards and the dogs of the Pyrennees were decidedly to the advantage of the latter. these quite possible statements is obvious. pation’s gone!” Adventurous travelers no longer struggle through Alpine passes to be overwhelmed by snow storms. Railroads now burrow through the Alps, and the horrors of the Simplon, of, St. Gothard, and of Mount St. Bernard no longer exist. is likely that in time*to come, on the English bench shows the only St. Bernards may be seen. the Himalayan mountains there exists a race of noble Thibe- tian dogs, which are to-day the rivals, not the superiors, of the St. Bernards. migrations brought with them the progenitors of this famous St. Bernard. It may be well to recall the fact that it was Albert Smith who first, in England, made the noble St. Ber- nard a favorite animal, Lists and Entry Blanks of the St. Louis Bench Show, which may be had at the office of Tnx Forust aND STREAM AND Rop AND Gun on application. omissions in the Prize List are brought to our notice: some Shooting Suit, donated by Brown & Hilder, Gun Deal- | ers, St. Louis, value $25—which will make the prizes in this class amount to $45 value.” Tur St. Bernarp Dog—Hris Dectiwe,—The Toronto Does ro Port Dezr.—A correspondent asks us if there is” any variety of dogs which will point deer as setters do birds, so that the necessity of running the deer with hounds may ~ be avoided, as well as that the sportsman may be notified of the near presence of game which he would otherwise be ignorant of. We have read of something of the sort, and be- , lieve that there is a breed of dogs in France known as ‘*fimiers” which stand on deer or may be trained to do so. © We have extended our inquiries on this subject to both sides — of the water, and shall hope soon to obtain light. From Capt. John M. Taylor, of Virginia, we have the following very sensible deductions based upon his intelligent observa- tion, and we hope others of our readers will test the question, as far as they are able, whether this method of hunting be practicable, supposing that the dogs can be properly broken: BELLEFONTE, Nottoway County, Va., Jan, 10. 1878. Mr, HALLOCK : | About dogs trained to point deer. AsT liye in a grand deer country, where I see this animal almost eyery day, Il haye come to the con- clusion that the deer has a3 good anose as the dog, Its wontierful © Sense of Smell is astonishing. Deer, or animals of any kind, will not | lietoadog. They are directly antagonistic. In the bird itis different, as they most assuredly feel the présence of the dog, and are apparenily © not alarmed. Again, the quick and Seusitive hearing of the deer would, — in my opinion, destroy all chance ofthe dog pointing or informing the | sportsman of its whereabouts. I am aware that deer are sometimes (not frequently) jumped out of their beds, but that depends wholly, I think, onthe wind. For adogoraman to approach a deer with the © wind blowing on the animal in the open or in coVer in the fall, haying ~ salt licks within shooting distance, 1s next to an impossibility. ‘The | nolse that the dog would make ranging about, breaking twigs, étc., would be of itself quite sufficient to alarm any animal. However, it is — possible to break a dog to do almost anything, so I presume there are | some dogs in France, 88 you say, or elsewhere, which are trained To; that purpose, but I never heard of them, A. correspondent of The deduction to be drawn from **Othello’s occu- Hence there is no use for these noble dogs. It Tt is worth recording that on May be the early Ayrian races in their en ye Sr. Lovis Beno Sxow.—Weare in receipt of the Premium The following corrections and Cuass 71—Should read, after value $20: ‘‘ Also a hand- Cuass 92—Should read: ‘‘For the best pair, dog and bitch, of Irish Setters, imported or native, owned by exhibitor.” Crass 93—Should be added, as follows: For the best Eng- lish Retriever, dog or bitch, wavy or curly coated, a handsome plated reyolver, presented by Brown & Hilder, Gun Dealers, St. Louis, value $25. ; —___t+-@ +.—____ : ABOUT JUDGING AT THE ST. LOUIS BENCH SHOW, EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM : Isee by your last issue that the judges have been appointed for the St. Louis Bench Show, and exhibitors are to be congratulated on the selection. Handsome prizés are offered for native English setters, from which the ** blue bloods” are excluded, St. Louis many of our best natives, who wil! compete with the blue for the special and open prizes. have been widely and fiercely canvassed, and many have objected to the decision given against Mr, Morford in New York bythe judges This will, doubtless, bring to Now, the respective merits of the two selected by Mr. Smith? So, as the St, Louis managers are anxious that everything shall be conducted in a satisfactory manner to. all, ] suggest that in the classes where the native and imported dogs are competing for the same prize, that the class be judged by the three judges selected for the different classes, and not by the same one who: decided against the natives at New York, whose opinion we already know, Incase such a course should be adopted, I am sure there would be a much larger Eastern representation, and the awards much more appreciated. Respecttially, Fatr Phar. ee Does ror Sr. Lours.—The Baltimore Kennel Club have chartered a special car from Baitimore to St. Louis and return, to take the dogs which will be sent from Baltimore to the St. Louis Show Feb. 19, to last four days. Some of the finest animals in Maryland will be entered. ne A 9 ee Tue Barriwons Kennet Crvus.—The Baltimore Kennel Club, at. a recent meeting, voted to give the St. Louis Bench Show their hearty co-operation, and to use all their influence to induce dog owners in Baltimore and Washington to send on their best animals to St. Louis. —_____—o + +=—_____ First Annvat BreNos SHOW oF THE MassAcuuserts KEn- nEL Crus.—This exhibition will take place in Boston at the, building in Central Court formerly occupied as the Aquarial Gardens, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 26, 27, 28 and 29. ‘The entry fees will be $2, and will be received until noon on March 13, except in case of foreign exhibitors, who will be allowed until March 18. All cash premiums payable in gold coin. The officers of the associa- tion are: W. H. Cowing, President ; Messrs. J. Fottler, Jr., and EH, L. Dorr, Vice-Presidents; T. T. Sawyer, Jn, Trea- surer; H, J. Forster, Secretary. Exhibition Committee— Messrs. F. B. Greenough, J. Nelson Borland, T. T. Sawyer, Jr., Luther Adams, Samuel W. Rodman, James F. Curtis, and John Fottler, Jr. MEADVILLE Doc, Pounrry, Prezon anp Per Srooxk As- sooiATIon.—This exhibition will take place January 28th to 3lst, inclusive, and not 25th to 29th. Entries will close Jann- ary 26th. The society has assurances from home and abroad that warrant the supposition that their show will be a remark- ably good one. $= —____ < Ports oF THE IpAtiAN GreyHouND.—The London Field gives the following points in judging the Italian greyhound : Hei wateache+> ane te, eaters a 10 ‘Color ....sses Qe alee este ne oy NU quarters,......10 Symmetry.... Hars and Hyes....... 5 Tail.sc.-. 1.008 ead oA ms Legs and Feet........10 Coat..... ae a ames oe 5 25 20 45 The weight differs with the sexes. The bitch for modern successful exhibition should be a little over 5 lbs., nor should the dog exceed 7 to 74 ls. The original dog, as imported from Italy, will weigh 10 to 13 Ibs., and are classed as ‘‘ whip pets.” the country no mention is made of a class of dogs that will soon be necessary, aud that is—a breed of sparrow dogs. the efforts of such men as onr friend South, in snipe time, together with the new hamimerless 100 yards gun, etc,, there no doubtis, or soon will be, a good chance for the breeders to dispose of a large number of Sparrow dogs. ——— SS SPARROW DOGS. - EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: Isee with great regret that at the numerous dog shows throughout Judging frem my experience this scason of the scarcity of fame, and , Sparrows are, as yet, numerous, and, with proper pro— tection, will afford sport for some years, Our children will, undoubtedly, - have fine shooting in that line, and over their evening pipe discuss the legends of extinct birds, called ruffed grouse, quail, ete. And if they come across some rare old copy of FOREST AND STREAM, giving accounts of our shooting, put it down as a— well, ahighly improbable story, to call it by no worse name. I throw out this hint to dog breakers without charge, and hope they will protit by it. W. Houberron, —_— —_—_oo oe __ How Lapizs Sxounrp Dress in tok Honrine Frenp,—- With regard to ladies riding regularly to hounds, it must now be considered an established fact that the presence of a ¢on- siderable number of good sportswomen is always to be looked for with every first-rate pack. As a guide to those of the fair sex who may intend to join in this favorite amusement, the costume of the hard-riding huntress of the present day consists of a short, closely-fitting habit of blue cloth of differ.’ ent shades, or, of light gray, with collars and facings cor-| responding with the uniform of the hunt, when it is of a distinctive character, such as the Beaufort or the Pytchley. A tall hat, well curled at the brims; a white neckeloth, with neat gold pin; stand-up collar; and last, not least, high lgpots of varnished leather and a hunting crop, with, of course, a drab Ulster of many capes, to wear when driving to cover in a dark-green or oak-colored dog-cart, drawn by a yery clever stepper, with the nattiest of grooms alongside; or, if pre- ferred, a tandem or team of first-class nags. It is essential that ladies, in the latter case, should take lessons, so that they may be able to handle the ribbons in proper form when they come into the Shires to exhibit their perfections, as they will find many first-class performers already in the field.— London Telegraph. Oe Fox Hontine mv Vircisia.—The Lynchburg, Va., Vews expresses the opinion that there are in Virginia ten well broke and well bred hounds and hunters for every one in England. —_——> —Two young men of Newburg, N. Y., went i other day, taking with them a fine pointer scram ee went through the woods they bent over a sapling, to which they attached a snareand a piece of meat for bait, in hope of finding some game caught therein when they came back Presently they missed their dog. Whistling and calling were of no ayail, aud so they tramped back to look for him. The finally found him in the snare, dangling several feet from the ground and almost dead from the choking. At a favorable moment he had left his masters and gone back for the meat. _ +O QUEEN AND HER Proguny.-—My pointer bitch ¢ whelped eight pups—four dogs and four bitches Ge se and they are as fine pups as you ever saw. They are three days old. I have disposed of all the dogs. N. R, Baxgr, Topeka, Kansas. +O Norges rrom Detrorr.—J. N. Dodge, of this cit: i per express on the 15th inst. the atud basket or ft eaale dog Ringwood. He is white with black-and-tan spots, and is a perfect little beauty. Mr. Dodge’s imported beagle hiteh Dolly was visited on the 18th inst. by stud dog Rally property of Gen. Rowett, Carlingyille, Ill, ~ Rep Ruras. _ So —The champion and first prize bitch, owned by A den, now by the Kansas City Kennel, has whel ned 8 a8 bitches and 1 dog, by St. Louis Kennel dog Sleaford. ‘The are very fine. 8. Crry Kennezn, oe - Visrrs.—B,. A. Shapley’s (Utica, N. Y.) field trial sette Bess, out of D, O, Bergundthal’s Fanny, by his Rake, t Arnold Burges’ Rob Roy, 7 - FOREST AND STREAM. 478 wl , THE COUNTRY, A weekly journal of sixteen pages, devoted to the Kennel, Shooting, Fishing, Fox Hunting, Archery, aud other outdoor sports. Has also departments treating of Natural History, The Garden and Poultry, Pigeons and Pets. Edited by Wm. M. Tileston, late associate editor of Formsy AnD SREAM Subscription price, $3 per year. Send stamp for specimen eopy. ‘Address, “Tue Couyrry Puszisnine Ass'y,” , 33 Murray street, New York. —[Adv. Che Game of Chess. Nortce.—Chess exchanges, communications and solutions should be “addressed ‘‘Chess Editor Forest AND STREAM, P, O. box 54, Wolcott- Ville, Conn.” Problem No. 2. Motto—Earnestly Advise Knowledge, oo ao a 2.8 ee as", ae we ne “ ow An i. Tourney set. No. 1. e\e Se VE ZZ ey Ge E Y Z iy 7 ; pes a White to play-anid mate in three moyes, Game No. 2.—BISHOP’S GAMBIT, White. Black. White. Black. i eae Metger,. _Hrancke, Metger. —P-K 4 1—P-K 4 B tks P 12—B-K Kt 5 2—P.K Ba 2—P tks P 13 ae Ra 138—K-B 2 3 —B-B 4 3—P-K B4 14—B tks Kt 14—P tks B A-Kt-Q3B 3 4_—Q-R. 5 ch 15—P-Q B 8 15—Q R-K 'S—K-B 5—F tks P 16—K-B 2 16—K R-Kt | 6—Kt tks P 6—Kt-K B3 17—Q-Q 2 1i—B tks Kt I—Kt-K B3 7T—Q R4 (a) 1is—P tks B 18—B-Q 3 S—Q-K? (b) 8—B-K 2 19—K R-K_Kt? (d) 19—Q-K 5 ch 9—P-Q 4 (c) 9—P-@ 4 20—B-Kt 3 20—K tks B I0—Kt tks Kt 10—P tks Kt 21—K tks R 21—Q tks P ch N1—B-Kt 3 Ti—Et-Q B3 22—K-Kt 2 22—B-Kt 6 ch NOTES. (a) Q-R 3 we consider more advisable. (b) The Queen is better placed at her own square, a8 the Knight can ithen be moyed to K B 3 without i incurring an exchange of Queens, (c) By far more forcible here is: 7 Kt tks Kt, 9 P tks Kt, 10 P-Q Kt 41,10 P-Q 4 or K-Q, 11 B-Q Kt 2, etc. (d) A decisive error. He could have played here: 19 B tks B, 19 P tks B,20 Q-K B 4, or, perhaps, on his nineteenth move, Q R- S Kt.— Sthact Zeitung, The subjoined game is taken from the Handbuch : Game No. 3. Counter Gambit in the King Knights’ Opening. White. Black. White. Black. AL. Mayet, Hanstein. Mayet. Hanstein. —P-K 4 1—P-K 4 + 1I—P-Q R4 1i—Q Kt-Q 2 2—Ki-K B3 2—P-K B4 ig darting > omer Re 2 3 S-Kttks KP 3—Q-K B3 13—B tks QP 13—P tks B 4—P-Q 4 4—P-Q 3 14K Kt tksq) P ch 14—K-Q 2 5—Kt-Q B 4 5—P tks P 15—KttksQ Kt P 15—K Kt-Q@B 6—Kt-Q B3 6—Kt-K 2 16—P-Q 6 16—K-K —P-Q 5 T—Q-K Kt3 17—Q-K 5 ch ie a) 2 S—B-K B4 S—B-E B 4 18—K_B-Ktd ch 1s—P tks B 9—P-K RS §—P-K R 4 19—Q fks Q Kt P ch 19—K-K 3 10—Q-Q 8 10—P-Q RK 3 20—Kt-@ 8 mate THE FOREST AND STREAM PROBLEM TOURNEY. Recognizing the increasing fayor with which this branch of the roya _ Same is regarded we haye decided to offer a number of liberal prizes for competition. - THE PRIZES. 1. For the best se6..........-.25 vVenseuuabicgiiesss 6s sie uMarebeens a $28 00 2%. For the second best set.. eB Sede Borg Be eet fd 20 00 se Hon the third best: Seb. . 2; meskes escevee ec .cas Stas: vee e- 10 00 4. For the best three moye problems. , igh Raped 8S 1 FRAGD VON Fi aces eesceccsses + awe ue ab sl 8 1 rotor Sea eh fi) 3 1 ape ie at at) 2 2 donedtse ech 40 30) 2 2 SSE DY fies Suna bo shawn’ cast aster I) eI yiy el 2 2 JEL OUT Vidied biysie=laga's pevis'aae'y noe nie ceding gl a SEE web “I CCR VOI nn ccageasAdienedces ten Pe cee. ae ot 2 AFCO Poe wie es cond eerpe senor wee ee eee 1o00ow i 2 Roddman and A. Low each missed four straight. De Frane, Miller and Durfee divided the money. SraTENn Istanp.—A match was shot at Richmond, Jan, 19, five glass balls each, as follows: Chas Metcalfe......., 101114 Syd Post....:..........0010 0-1 Will Leaman.:....... 0000 1—1 ‘Jim Rydner.......... 000104 Cap Cortelyou USA,.11010—3 F Hodge.............. 9000 0—0 Sheriff Brown.,...-.- 10110—3 PCurry......... - 09110 0-—2 Joe Sharrott........., 1 1111—5 Gus Galloway........, 0001 0—1 Chas Metcalfe...-... 1 0111—4 Sheriff Brown........ 1 1-11 1—5 Capt Cortelyou....... 1001 0-2 Chas Metcalfe........ 11011—4 Sheriff Brown........ 1 0110-3 Capt Cortelyou,...... 1011 0—3.Gus Galloway........ 01 so eg Broextyn Drivine Park, L. I., Jan. 17—The regular monthly meeting of the Excelsior Gun Club for a gold badge had seven entries, and each shot at ten birds, 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, 13 oz. shot, H and T traps; ties shot off at three birds; the club rules to govern : H Alterbrant.......-0.-s.cs0055 eeeeeee--1 1 1 1 0-111 1 1-9 HOAGMIADN.. 2.00... secre eaeenes soseseeesl 1 114,14 01,1 1-9 KAMptmMiller..-...sceesiee scene ceseense ee te tee a0 eb lelae Clo HUODED. ..seesunececcessecreceerenesseeeeesl 19 11101118 WESUON ...0eesenseeseeer ces eeeeeeseseesesd 110 1101 0 1-7 ODTIGE. cer eyeneeeereseeeer reese somenes O 1122 10 1-0 17 FLGGIBOY 2... sees sees ee enes es cewenengecensed 11000 11 1 1-6 Ties on nine, H Alterbrant.............-1 1 1-3 WEY cs descr scn en = Headmann,....csstasl 0 123 mPtmiller aay Same Day—Sweepstakes $2 entry, which had six en tries making $12 to go to the winners, and each shot at birds 21 yards rise, and under the same coaditions as the badge con-, Headmann,...........11111—6 Bulbingel.. -»-.11101-4 Huber..........,......11110—4 Sachmann .00* 01—1 Kamptmiller.......... 11101—4. Obrigg. unt eeSo—t M. Williams was the referee. Time of shooting—two hours and fifteen minutes. Morristown ys. JERsey Orry Heigaurs Gux OLuB,— Match for championship badge, Thursday, Jan. 10th: Though the sun arose darkly obscured aad the mist hung heayy and moist over the country, rather than disappoint their ‘gentle- He tite wh oe sgelary ort t Pam ina in sie " thet manly challengers, the Jersey City boys were on hand, muster- ing the regular ten with three to spare. But, to their chagrin, on teaching the ground they found that on account of the moisture of affairs their opponents had considered the match as off. But the Jerseys would not be denied a shoof (especi- ally Al, who ‘* ranted: to get at them and would show how he could smash ’em.””) Many of the Morristown boys being non est, & team of four each was finally arrayed to shoot at 15 balls each. The following is the score: ' JERSEY CITY GUN OLUB. FM Thomson.........-.1 1 1102310321d210d321d1é(%0 1-11 Dr Terrington......se000 11ii0i13i102421«1«0 1—18 J Harrison.....cceesss--l 1 0 T10121i11i11i1d4 112 AvHeritage, ss... DLO OVO TT Ot bt oO 06 WOLA, oss cdassusiesasaeisneReeaseceasieeasnaisiuncasesees ses b eons ees eseeee MORTISTOWN GUN CLUB. EM Quimby...c-s....0001 LO 1TO0 1a tad Oo 1 1 is J Riggott..... Aeateecesen'sl Oy OD) a si rete gay Glee cae HW UBGa ei scttes dered Or V1 Te Ovel 10s O00 7) he ie ae SISHKEr, oo... cesseanreO 0) 2 "OPT 0) 1 20-0 LO) der6. 1) ee TOtal rapeawohes tens ee sicsce tune one cnet rene eee aseem tape tascns adeniser ns 3 The score under the circumstances is a yery good one, — shooting in a cold, dreary rain, “drip, drip, drip,” continu- ously on a January day, and, by the Jersey City boys, from traps new to them, at dark balls, against (as Al complained) *ta, light-dark ground.” It is very creditable to both clubs that so good a score was made. ‘Too much credit cannot be given the able management and courteous hospitality of H. M. Quimby, Captain of the Morristown Club, who is a rattling shot, and as the boys all said, a thoroughbred as well—‘'Long may he wave.” Onafairer day and under more propitious circumstances it is hoped the Jersey boys will welcome those of the plain to a better score on the Heights, then’ there will be fun, JAGOBSTAFF. PrennsyvLanta—Sharon, Jan, 17.—Shoot at five single birds each, plunge traps, 80 yards boundary. Score : First match : EN Ohl... seseven-ess 10001—2 H Crasthwaite........11111—5 J Patterson...........10111—4 F Pierson.,....... esses L1011-4 Rob ROY... sscasee-es 101103 Ties divided second money. Second match : OD1......sseeeseeerees 111003 Crasthwaite.......... 1000 1—2 PaptersO., js se vecser 00100—1 Pierson...............11111—6 ROY ..necscrssecceesee 0100 1—2 Third match : OTs: hess h- sessneeeees 1000 0—1 Crasthwaite........... 101114 Patterson..........-0+ 11011 PiGrson. 24.4... .6 «sss L110 0-3 Fourth match : Patterson............. 11111—5 Pierson............... 1111 0—4 seenenth 00010—1 Crasthwaite.......... 1100 0-2 ROYsneovseaseas 0010 0—1 Bartmore.—Match at'25 glass balls, 21 yards rise, came off at MceKnight’s Lower Canton House, Jan. 19, between E. T. Martin and W. 'T. Mitchell, with the following scores : Martin:.......3 21122 Pil 01 01112 110117 11131 1—23 Mitchell........ LVAD A Dad Astle tat Pias—2a The tie was shot off at 26 yards, Martin scoring 0 11 and Mitchell missing two shots, On1o—Tifin, Jan. 18.—Match at 5 glass glass balls, Bozar- dus rules. Score: 1111 1—5 _ Sneath. - OO1 1 3 0111 1-4 Nettel.. fue rats ies Fs Gara Pps 1 @ 101-8 #$£=sHarmon..,.... 6 01 1 02 14, D4 165 Deamer,....... 0 1 0 1 O=2 4 061 0 1-2 Shoot off wou by Nettel. Second Match: Ent. ....- seis et 1 1d D4 CSneathia..-¢ 2 0) 1p oe Deamer....---. 0 0 0 0 00 Harmon........ 1 1 1 0 O38 Wedders yids elo Tr os Nettelsistess.. 2 O00 2 oe Nimon,......... 1101 03 Bloom ese 7. SL ele Shoot off won by Sneath : Third Match : Enhsvgoesenessests olf @ 2 d=h) GBaplyetee eg Lee ele Vedder....se..+0 L 1 2 1 0-4 Buskirk...... 1 0 1 0 1-3 NMON Ge Jas nacicss. 0 Tota ERs NGioTaye eS Pods pees Bloom.....e002-- 0 1 10 1-8 #=%Deamer...... > O11 0 Oe Hatmon....,..... 0 0 0 0 0-9 Ties divided first money. Fourth Match : Vedder....,..... 1 11 0 1-4 Netter, ol Lt ele Nimon.......... 1°10 1-1—4 Deamer....... 1 0) U0 1 1-9 Harmon........ . 6 0 0 0 1-1 Ent.......,-... 0 1 0 1 1-3 Buskirk.....<-.. 1 1 1,1 1-5 Bloom, ........, 1 1 1-0 1—4 Baelyeresneceuep 1011 1-4 Shoot off won by Bagly. TnAR ao Avpvuson ys. CutcAco.—aA glass ball match between these two clubs at Chicago last week resulted in the following score: AUDUBON CLUB. Barnard. 051 TOs Oe se Os” 2) ees ete a nore Morris,..0 1 1-11001%0000%10%21%1 06 0 1 1-10 ACPricoss Oyel ste 1 Ad at 10S Os) ae ee te Wilcoxs:, 1 0°00 0 2-2 Pt oe De oto ee SOuNsOnT. 444) Ty 1h Dede Oe 10) oD) doo alent te Guieapie.-0 A000 Ji 1 ot SE Pe ae One olf eatearle—ofs Hi Price, Lt 1:0 O19 tet PoP oe yy 1p Tot se liriy yl RES ste se er ges Peal ak ae ok oh Gh fist esie ab aii. TOtA is aip pb eeme sas 250 eso abs ane Sie ha ives eiatiti rei Psa 113 OHIOAGO GUN OLUB. Haskell...110000021210212014100 01 0-9 Kendall>: 2 $0.0) 0.10) EO) i 00s feet aioe eileen re Brownt. fa de Tee Oe Oe et erie tee Mathers. 0: 00 2 2°a> 1 co, 1 150700 Lo a FA Op Wiggins. 0.0. 0 1) 1, 0.4, 1000/1 ylet) oe 7 tet pe Wanting...0) 1 1 1 0. 0d 1 0 Os ae ches 1 Fein ete Willarck. ole" 11 1 1S let ER Ae eee 08 0 Pe ie Kleiman to 1 1 tf ft og TO Si oe: A a as LOtaleeve re carccevess segusecnvncenewessspasteses tteeceneeerones 98 Mason vs. GRezNE.—A match shot Jan. 15 resulted as follows : G A Masons, «secs Oates Vote Tl Od Ta ed od eee re EL WO A. Oats dee OY? et . rienecd erate il Ch LL eS eee st ee 09 1 PS i ees A Os Mie ptt LRT =D 0) TO, att ae Toe ed eet eet 1-1 11.0.1 1—Total, 82, Greene Smith.......1 111100100001011 1S BARR Rilke] 0:00 ed hea eta ee Wet oo Tes) aT Sa eke rile) ROSE TLR st Fe oto tt 1 16. 001 0 eet a 0s Oaed eta ety Oh aera ee 1 11111 0 1—otal, 80. Micuican-—Detroit—Hurlingham Park, Jan. 16,—Medal shoot, English rules, thirty yards rise i EA Gillman... ..ss08---22- dese Heo ee 1 OS yet at Gg SYD Wldridge pe. oS wapny tte whens ans he le Toe el aeteeee TO tio GOH Sten lO saecc.tatsy coarse nceiee Dae) 1 eet S1oMenis Suelo ot E’8 Barbour.-... 11... -sceeedseevoeel 1 0 7 1'1 01 0 1 19 JDO B Stadler. sss csssnernseceesenseeee0) 0 151 11:0 we JNO H DON. |... sesctssaenenansas nt OF { 2D 1 1 0 1% CHAS A MACK secccsssccuseveessssoenseeD 0 11110 w Ties on nine, 7 EH Gillman...,...1 1 2° 0—4 Gof Stenton..,....0 1 1 1 1-4 JV Dildridge....1 11 1 1-5 Se ——————— SE ee ee 7 FOREST AND STREAM. Pucific Gun Club, Jan, 16.—The contest resulted in the following score : / ; aa T WN Bertingham (captain)..,,,.-.---..--70 0 10011 James Miniban,..-.steerereeecssereeereeed O 0 Ld r 0 hd We GUN MAB ese eet a caensane pees hye a 5 I 1 zr ie SbeuTeDs oes < Pee reli) ; : , ; f e : ames Porteous. Seep a Charley Parker. sasereeeed 00 00 0 i ae Warren Bordwell (captain).........,.--...0 0 111121 — ha tls deepen tained oi21101 26 URCyE: isos) tiecophensatatiiseamrcstesensD EL 2 0) 0 do 0—3 PAOD teeta ae ee odee eee cece ae 0 Onde 1—5 PRLS eeeee als Teen ee myasertcegs() 0ieQity 1 OSL 0-3 Mr Fields (of Fields & Hoey)............-.0 0 110 1 0 0—3—26 ’ | Nowren ro SPORTSMEN.—Haying received so many communications asking us for information in regard to our six-section bamboo trout, black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the subject, which we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address, We keep on hand all grades, the prices of which range from $15 10 $160, We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod with a Talse enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate the genuine articie) without letting our customers know just what they are getting, P, @. Box 1,204.—[Adv, ABBEY & IMBRIE, 38 Maiden Lan dlew gubligations. FARRAR’S POCKET MAP oF MoosEHEAD LAKH AND YIOINITY.—We have just received a copy of Mr. Farrar’s new map of Moosehead Lake and the wilderness of Northern Maine, and unhesitatingly pronounce if, the best map of that section of country, as well as the most correct, that has ever buen issued, every attention having been paid to the smallest détail. It is printed on tough linen paper, and put up ina neat cloth cover to protect it from wear, and is the correct thing to accompany these who visit Moosehead for sport or pleasure. Pub- lished by C. A. J, Farrar, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Price, $1. Nurran, BULLETIN.—We haye received the last two numbers of this monthly, notices of which, in common with several others, have been unavoidably left over. We shall make room for them next week. Rational Gastimes, Convention oF AmATEUR ATHLETIC CruBs.—A meeting ef amateur athletic clubs will be convened at Knickerbocker Cottage, 456 Sixth avenue, New York, next Wednesday even- ing. This is the meeting which was to have teken place last Angust, but which was postponed on account of an unusually full athletic season. As matters of importance are to be dis- -cussed, representatives from all clubs in the yicinity of New York are urged to be present. : Inrer-Starz Curnine.—The Inter-State curling match for the Hamilton medal, between representatives of New York and New Jersey, came off at Haledon Lake, N. J., Jan. 19, resulting in a victory for the New York rinks. Mr. James Addie, of the New York Club, won the medal to the skip, having scored the largest majority over his op posing skip, yiz., 22- Below is given the full score: York—Jatnes Addie, New York Club, 38; G. Grieve, New York. De Fouliz, New York Caledonian, 273 di ames Robb, Manhattan, 6: WwW: Symmers, Empire City, 29; 5. McConchie, St. Andrew, 54; James Templeton, New York, 20; J, Maltham, Brooklyn Caledonian, 29; C. McKenzie, Thistle, 15; W. Kellock, Yonkers, 38. Total for New York, 253, “wi * ysey—James Stevens, Jersey City Club, 16; A. N. Horton, Peon bad J. Dunlop, Tyanhoe, 28; KR. Dowie, Paterson, 36; A, Phillips, Newark, 28; M. Thompson, Ivanhoe, 17; J. H. Van Houton, Paterson, 24; J.C, Bailey, Jersey City, 19; James Love, Jersey City, 33; George Faulhaber, Jersey City, 20. Total for New Jersey, 238, SPLIT BAMBOO RODS To our customers and the public :—In reply to the damag— ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of our split bamboo rods, by ‘‘dealers” who are unable to com- pete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the falsity of their assertions. Conzoy, Bissprr & MaArimson, Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. Answeys to (Lorresyondents, Wo Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. =" A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of thig column, J. D., Dayton, O.—Retail price of Hazard’s powder is 75 cents per pound. Rirue, Newark.—I want a rifle for squirrel shooting or for deer. What calibre shalll use? Ans. 8b. Conpuctor, Boston. We know of no better maps of Minnesota than those published by Colton & Co,, 172 William S8t., N. Y. W. W. 1., Pittefield, Mass.—Has there been a new guide and map of Moosenead and Northern Maine published since 1874? Ans. Yes, just jasued by Chas, A,d, Warrar. Address him at Andover, Maine. To HUNTERS AND TRAPPERS.—Persons contemplating hunting or trapping in any locality for a livelihood, will inclose stamp for infor- mation worth hundreds of dollars. Address H. Graves, Mount Vernon, Alabama, ' w. G., Newark.—A correspondent who sends us several puzzling questions, and atthe same time, notonly declines to comply with our rule requiring names fo accompany, but Garefully clips off his letter- head to prevent recognition, is‘certainly not entitled to a reply, J, L., Monon, White Co,, Ind.—Do the standard works on ornithology gay that rafted grouse pair in the breeding season? Ans, The'best works state that these birds donot pair. The males are said to be polygamous, and the intercourse between the gexes as promiscuous as among @ lot of domestic fowls. TD dad w, R. K., Lebanon, O.—what is the best gun to take to Mlorida ? yD “Camp Life in, Florida,” tell what outfit, is bestto fake? Aus, We are inclined to recommend the Baker gun, which combines therifie and |! In. paper 27-8 and 3. inches, because leng F.N.1L,, New York.—Where can I get the National American Kennel Club Rules, and how much would they cost? Ans. They haye not been published in book form, but will be printed in the Kenne/ Register when that is issued, if it ever is. They were printed, with slight modification, in the Preminm List of the New York Dog Show. YACHTSMAN, Boston.—1, Do yachts have to obtain papers at the Cus- tom House? 2, Where can I obtain circulars, etc., of the Woodrnit ex- pedition? 3. Is it (the expedition) going? Ans. 1. Theydo. 2 Address Daniel Macauley, Hsq,, St, Nicholas Hotel, N.Y. 3. There is every reason to suppose that the expedition will start on time. OI. F,. Plymouth, Mass.— Where is the best place for quail shooting in Deleware? Is there any locality nearer home equally good? Where Gan I buy liye quail, and probablecost? Ans. You can get no quail 8 hooting at this season in any State nearer than Delaware. Live quail are hard to get now, it is agalnst the laws of many States to trap them. T. F, M.—Wil! you let me know in your next number where I can ob- tain a book or paper devoted to Texas lands, stating the price of lands, stock and everything regarding cattle, ranches, also the amount of money a beginner would need to start a cattle ranch on & small scale? Ans, Buy the ewas New Yorker, 28, 30 and 82 Centre St.,, New York. AN OLD SUBSCRIBER, Ellenville, N. ¥.—Is there any difficulty in pro- curing central-fire shells (paper and metallic) at the gun stores in N, Y. city for breech-loading shot-guns of calibres 16,18 and 20? Ans. You can get in paper shells, English, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 and 20 gauge. Ameri- ean paper shells are 10 and 12. In brass shells they run 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 and 20. 2 G.N, B., Delphos, Kansas,—Where heavy charges (110 grs,) are used in straight shells, is there the same trouble from a powder crust form- ing just in front of shell that there 1s with bottle-necked shells? or are the straight shells any betterin that respect? Ans. There is no dif- ference between the two shapes of shell, as to crust or in any other way. FE. 8., Boston.—Would a setter be injured by being chained from 9 A. mM. to 4 P. M.? by not being able to urinate, or from ofher causes? Take my setter to the office in the morning and returnin the afternoon and am obliged to keep him chained while there, Ans. The dog should un- donbtedly have access to the open ira couple of times between the hours you mention. J. A. B., Boston.—Whatis the meaning ofa wen-like excresence on the under side of the neck of an eighteen months setter pup? Dog lively and appetite good, Excresence as large as a goose egg, feels as if full of some finid and tense. Ans, If is impossible to dispose of such a case without personal examination. Send for a surgeon to pronounce upon the nature of the growth. Tr. A. 8., Honsdale, Pa.—My spaniel pup, six months old, is recovering from distemper. Haye fed him on table scraps, little meat, but plenty of milk, Passed worms yesterday and had a fit. Will worms cause fits? Tkeep him in a place comfortable enough during the day, but cool at night. WhatshallIdo? Ans. The fits were quite probably due to worms, Give the areca nut and castor oil afterward. H. C., 8t. Joseph.—In 4 double bird mateh the other day, the man at the score fired at the bird on his right, missed, and then killed it with the second barrel,. Referee declared both birds lost. Was he correct? Ans. I a double match both birds must befired at, Theshooter haying missed the bird on his right, he ought to have paid his attention to the other. The referee wasright when declared both birds lost. MOoosE MUrriE, Andover.—Is there any other inn than Capt. Ayer’s at Sinnepuxent Bay which you can recommend toa sportsman? Ans, Yes. James B. Powell’s hotel on the inland shore of Sinnepuxent Bay about five miles trem Berlin. He has boxes sunk on the Beach directly opposite the honse, has a good sail boat, small boats and a fine stand of. live decoy geese and most comfortable quarters throughont, SECRETARY, Philadelphia.—Our club intends paying a visit fo Better- fon, Md, next season to enjoy the perch, which they say are very nu- merous and large. Can you enlighten us any on the above subject? Ans. Betterton is a very popular resort, and affords fish in abundanee, Many Philadelphians go there eyery season. You can find out all there is to know by inquiring of John Krider, cor. Second and Walnut Sts, Back-Action, Newton,—Could you tell me where to go next spring to eel some good goose shooting not far from here? How would Canaan, Conu., spoken of in the ‘‘ Gazetteer” do,and in what month should I go? Ans. No geese in Canaan. You will have to go to the Long Island coast for geese, say to Good Ground, or Peconic Bay, on South Side. We haye replied, in a general way, to the question of mixing Dittmar powder. J. A. D., Boston._l, My Newfoundland, eighteen months old, barks at horses and yéhicles. He knows he is doing wrong, but I cannot give him a thrashing when in the act. How shall I break him of this habit? 2. He ought to be old enough to care of himself, but he runs away from other dogs. Ans, 1. Punish him in any way and keep him tied up for awhile. 2 He is too young to fight. With age courage will come. ER. G. B., Hillsboro.—1. Which make of shell do you think best? 2 Was —onee of the firm of — & —? 3, Is the —as good a single breech- loader as any made? 4, What are the Draper shells worth per dozen, and who can supplythem? Ans. 1, Respectfally decline replying to. 2 Hewasnot, 8. An excellent arm, and stands yery high. 4. Price 1g cents each; can be had in any of the gun material stores in New York. GREENWOOD.—You will confer a fayor, and set a mooted point at rest, if you will state through the columns of FOREST AND STREAM whether or 00, ishing through the ice for perch in Greenwood Lake is legal, and, if so, during what month? Ans. The law as to close time applies to perch and bass alike, Whey cannot be taken from Jan.1to May 20. It prohibits any fish being taken, except minnows, bullheads and eels, for bait. Iine for violation, $10. ; J. F. A., Stafford Springs, Conn.—My Gordon setter has some disorder about the head. Dog eighteen months old, His ears are so tender that if you touch his head he will cry, and he keeps scratehing them. There is an unpleasant odorfrom his head; otherwise lively and feeds well. Ang. Your dog has canker of the ear. Keep the ears clean by washing them with warm water and pour in daily a weak solution{of lead water: Put & cap on the dog’s head to-keep the ears from been shaken, W. §., Rouse’s Point.—1. I have a B. L, gun, 8% Ibs,, 30 in. long, 12 gauge, choke; now, what will be the load for this gun to shoot 18 rods, ete? 2. Where ean 1] procure a book telling me of the different loads for different gauges? 8. Isa Chas. Webley guna goodone? 4, What isthe No. of powder you would use in a breech-loader for general shooting? Ans. 1. You could not shoot 18 rods if you tried, at least with a shot-gun. 2. Hallock’s ““ Sportsman’s Gazetteer.” 3, No better gun maker. 4. Use F., or No, 6, Orange Lightning. win G, St, G.8., Bonnesi's.—You say that & shell should fit chamber of gun. Bow long is tie chamber of a $45 Remington and what length of shell could be used With advantage ?)2.\DotheU.MyC Co, make straw colored shells,of differentJengths. 3, What precautions mustihe used. in using Dittmar’s powder?,Ans,,. 12 rata AP 16, AO ause.t8 DARE. must be aliowed for crim sliot-gun. See his advertisement in Our paper. “ Camp Lite in Florida” |/ing. 2% ‘They inake vatiouslengths, $."T6o Tong ‘explanations would be! tells you all you desire to know. sHoee avelt td Cec To nie hind Mier cays niles Hedeksdt'y, ‘Must Feferyou to'back ummberty | 100 Me lemon yl) | fies eet! sisal toon female ea b fi / - ‘ : ' HH oleabelw CONSTANT READER, Summit, N. J.—1. What kind of game is there near St. Paul, Minn.? 2. What kind of dog would one want for general hunting in Minn.? 3, Wonldahound beofanyusethere? 4. Is the climate good? Ans, If "Constant Reader” would read with his eyes open, he would find his questions answered many times in onr paper. One of its most Conspicuous features at present is the series of Minne- Sota letters from the Kditor, Climate fine; hounds, setters and point ers all used and useful, Deer, grouse, pigeons, ducks, geese, rail, etc. C_1., New York.—Does @ person require-a permit to collect bird skins in New Jersey or New York Statea; if so, where camil be proeured 7 What is the best work on taxidermy? Ans, The laws permit you to shoot for scientific purposes, buf you must prove your intent,‘or suifer penalty, Coues’ “Manual of Ornithology” and Maynard’s “ Natural— ist’s Guide” are the best works on taxidermy. or list of several hun- dred works on sport and natural history, see Hallock’s “ Sportsman’s Gazetteer,” published to save you the trouble of asking the questions you have done above. BUSHWHACKER, Fort Clark, Texas,—Will you be kind enough to tell Ine the Dame and price of an instrument used to draw out shells when they stick—a pocket instrument? Also, the price of rubber boots for duck shooting, knee high, and also hip boots, and can they be sent by mail? Ans. Send to Dudley & Co,, Poughkeepsie, or to Stoddard & Co., Washington, D. C., for cartridge loader. “Dndley’s is the cheapest and simplest, $1.50 to $2; Stoddard’s, the most complete and heaviest, $6. Rubber goods can be bought of Hodgman & Co,, 27 Maiden Lane ; knee boots $4.50, hips $6.60. See advertisements in our paper, Oannot send over four pounds weight by mail. H. P., Waterford, Maine.—Hayve a Scotch colley pup six months old. Has alway been well until lately. Food, mushand milk. Was taken with conyulsions and frothing at the mouth. Breathes a little hard, Was better to-day. I gaye him some milk ; as soon as he drank it he had another fit.. Must have had convulsions for ten minutes. Then got uy and commenced to trayelround andround, Has discharged worms. [9 better as I write this. Will you fell me what was the matter and what to do? Ang. The fits were probably due to intestinal irritation pro- duced bythe worms. Give him some areca nut followed by a dose of castor oil, C. M.8., North Dunbarton, N, H.—Can you give me any information through your next about Florida? Whether I can find any shooting and fishing, and also what sizes of shot to take? Would a fishing-rod which was made for striped bass be servicable? What canI get good board for in the interior by the day or week? Ans. You will tind the whole story in Hallock’s “‘Sportsman’s Gazeteer,” or in ‘Camp Life in Flori- da,” price $8 and $1 50 respectively. You can use hand lines or rod and reel, buck shot or dust shot according to the kind of game you are after. Board from $2 to $12 per week, according to location and accommoda- tions. Your fishing rod will answer well for very many kindé-of fish. J C. M., Dauphin, Va.—To preserve autumn leayes follow the directions given by us some fime ago: Procure some sheets of blotting paper, and place the leayes to be preserved between them—taking care they do not touch each other; then: at intervals of about a half dozen of the papers lay either a folded newspaper or a piece of card-board. When all the leaves are arranged, place the papers containing them upon a smooth board, with another board on top, and upon that a heavy weight: let them remain in a warm room for a day, then replace them in dry fresh papers, Do this for a few times with autumn leaves, but oftener with ferns, etc., a8 there is more moisture in the latter, and you will‘have fresh-looking ferns and leaves as natural as if just. gathered. ERNEST, 203 Third Ave., N. ¥.—l. Willit be possible for me to attend the meeting of the American Fish Culturists Association? 2. Will the reports be printed? Ifso,when? HowcanIgetone? 3. Giyeme the names and addresses of persons raising trout successfully for mar- ket? Ans. 1. Meeting open to all, and the association would be flad to make you amember. 2. Reports now in press. Apply in abont a week to the Secretary, care of EH. G. Blackford, Fulton Market. 8. Ira ~ Smith, South Oyster Bay, L. 1.; Gardner, Kittridge & Sherman, New Bedford, Mass.; H. F. Donseman, Fish Commissioner, Wis.; Leyi Hay- ward, Gardner, Mass.; J. B. & F. W. Eddy, Randolph, N, y,; Robinson Osterhont & Bro., Moscow, Pa.; Stone & Hooper, Charlestown, N, H, ; Geo. F. Parlow, New Bedford, Mass.; D. B. Wesson, Springfield, Masa. MeEMotTR, Medford, Mass.—I. Where canI purchase a good reliable map of Florida and the Gulf States? 2%, Is the hide and tallow business very extensive in the States of Georgia and Florida? 3. Is there a book published giving the mode of building and the various ways of padal- ing abirch bark canoe? Ans. 1. Althorp’s map, price $150, can be obtained at the office of the Florida New Yorker, 34 Park Row, New York. 2, There is a large but scattered business done in hides, the principal being located in New York chieflyand the buyers traversing the States and picking up lots haphazard, or at stated depots, Very little done in tallow, though we don’t see why not. 3. No book of inatruction for birch canoe. Some information can be gathered from “ Hallock’s Fish- ing Tourist.” Also, see full particulars for making them in Forzsr anp STREAM, July 8, 1876. E, L. McF., Scottsburg, N. Y.—1. Previous to last winter in the neigh- borhood where I live we’always had quail, but being on upland and ow- ing to the large amount of snow we had they were not able to survive the winter. We would like to getithem back again, and on low lands three miles distant there arequail. Now, do you think if weshould trap some of them, say in the latter part of this month, or in February, and put them out in our grounds in the spring, they would be likely to stay, or would they go back again to the lowlands? 2, After trapping them which place would be best to keep them in till spring, an inclosure Made s0 that they can be on the ground, or a roomin a building with plenty of gravelinit? %. Should each pair be pnt in a separate apart— ment several days before putting them outin spring? 4. Which day does the close season on partridge commence, the first or second day of January? Ang, 1. Wethink that they would stay-and breed with you. 2% The inclosureif it could be made vermin tight, but perhaps the room would be safest, 3. Yes, better so. 4. Jannary 1. December 31 is the last day on which if is lawful to shoot, . E, P. D., East Orange, N. J,—1. T have a canoe, 14 ft. 8 in. long, 80 in. wide, and would like to know if putting an outrigger on it (as per plan) would hurt the speed any in salling. J thought of putting it out about 6 ft. from centre to centre (see plan). The boat isa good sailer now, but have been told that it would bear more gail. The rig now is main. sail and jib; mainsail rnna 4 ft. on mast, gaff 38 in,, booms ft.9 in, long; jib rons 4ft. on mast, bottom 45in.long. 2. Now, I would like to know how much sail she will bear with safety, and will the ovtrigger hurt herspeed? Iwantsail enough to make her/a much, faster boat. Ans, i. An outrigger on 2 boat as small as your canoe wonld probably, diminish its speed:under sail one-half, and would greatly Interfere with } paddling, 9%. The amount of sail your canoe will carry depends upon ite stiffness, and as you do not give diagram of its midahip section, your’ qlestion vannot ‘be auswered: with certainty, If the cance isla ‘Rob Boy’ it has,quite sail enough ; while, if it approaches closely to the, Nautilus” model,-you.conld carry,2 mainsail of 6 ft, holsty,9 ft. leach. 6 ‘i boom and 3 ft. gaff. Jndging from the present position of the mast, — you would, With Such a mainsail; néed your present jib and another sdllof the same si) sé On'A Mast placed about! ft! 6 in, fromthe iy it J ptemiyw pill Min) fr : t FOREST AND STREAM. A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO FIELD AND AQUATIC SPORTS, PRACTICAL NATURAL HISTORY, isu CULTURE, THE PROTECTION OF GAME, PRESERVATION OF F'ORESTS, AND THE INCULCATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTEREST IN OvT-DooR RECREATION AND STUDY: PUBLISHED BY Forest and Stream Publishing Company. —AT— No, 111 (old No, 103) FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, [Post OFFICE Box 2882.] TERMS, FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR, STRICTLY IN ADVANOE, Twenty-five per cent, off for Clubs of Three or more, Advertising Rates. Inside pages, nonpareil type, 26 cents per line; ontside page, 40 cents, Special rates for three, six and twelve months. Notices in editorial columns, 50 cents per line, f@ Advertisements should be sent in by Saturday ef each week, if pos- sible. All transient advertisements must be accompanied with the money or they will not be inserted, No advertisement or business notice of an immoral character will be received on any terms. *.* Any publisher inserting our prospectus as above one time, with brief editorial notice calling attention thereto, and sending marked copy to us, will receive the FOREST AND STREAM for one year. NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1878. To Correspondents. All communications whatever, intended for publication, must be ac- eompanied with realname of the writer as a guaranty of good faith, and be addressed tothe FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY. Names will not be published if objection be made. No anonymous con tributions will be regarded, We cannot promise to return rejected manuscripts. Secretaries of Clubs and Associations are urged to favor us with brief notes of their movements and transactions, Wothing will be admitted to any department of the pate that may not be read with propriety in the home circle, We cannot be responsible for dereliction of the mail service if money remitted to usis lost, NO PERSON WHATEVER is authorized to collect money for us unless he can show authentic credentials from one of the undersigned. Welayeno Philadelphia agent. i Trade supplied by American News Company. CHARLES HALLOCK, Editor. 8. H, “TURRILE, Chicago, Western Manager. 7, O. BANES, Business Manager, Our OBLications To THE New York Hrzatp.—Our thanks are due to the greatest of American papers for the announce- ment given in their columns of Tue Forusr AnD StREAM AND Rop anp Gun gold medal for team shooting. i Fietp anp Rrvur.—We specially commend the Feld and River, 2 neat monthly journal, published at New Brighton, Pa., to our readers. Devoted to the woodland, farm and gar- den, and field sports, the general information it imparts is excellent in character, The Wield and River is neatly printed, and is attractive every way. ee Me. Marnrr’s Rerurn.—We are pleased to announce the return of Mr. Fred Mather, after an absence of three months, when he yisited the principal fish culturists’ establishments of England, France and Germany, as well as the most im- portant aquaria. He has returned loaded down with notes (not bank notes) on the fish markets and fisheries of the Old World. We trust sdon to be enabied to lay before our read- ers the results of Mr. Mather’s experiences. Ee Tue ‘ AMERIOAN AGRICULTURIST.”—Some years ago the American Agriculturist gaye to each of its subscribers a sam- ple of sorghum seed, and the result was that the face of the country was soon covered with fields of sorghum. Now it donates a $1.50 microscope of thirty-six magnifying power to each subscriber, and we’ve no doubt that all the minute things in earth, air, and water will now be investigated. We believe the Agricultwrist has something like 120,000 subscribers; we therefore leave it to our readers to. imagine what, an fimpillse will now be given to. science. More than this, what a stir will be excited among the squeamish; whose curiosity: will prompt them ‘tO examine into everything they eat; or drink, or use. used microscopes all our lives and neyer saw one nearly equal to this at double the price. tne Agri ultwrist tor $2 will get much more than ,the worth of his money, _We anticipate a panic among the grocers. "We have’ So the person who subscribes to. SCIENTIFIC NOMENCLATURE. HERE is among outsiders, and among many who want to be regarded on the inside in matters of natural his- tory, a great miscomprehensiov with reference to scientific nomenclature. It is made evident in the apparent idea that it isan affectation to use the terms, and also in the habit of deploring the continued changing of scientific names. The self-exalted specialist is careless and derisive of the ignorance of the public in the matter, and will not condescend to ex- plain: 4 “They could not understand—oh, neyer! ’Tis something eminently Greek ; *Tis something intricately clever.” Did not Agassiz, in the estimation of many readers infalli- ble, call the big-mouthed black bass Girystes nigricans ; thereafter, Gill, the accurate, establishes his name as MMiterop- terus nigricans (Cuy.) Gill; and, later, Mr. Goode bows to the Professor’s suggestion, and would have us drop this name far down the page, among the synonyms, and place at the head Micropterus Floridanus (Les.) Goode. Then, Professor Cope offers the opinion that Lacepede’s reference to Microp- terus is most absurd, and suggests that Rafinesque’s Calliurus —which interpreted is beautiful tail—be adopted. Now comes Jordan, ferreter of old lore, and points out to the Pro- fessor that that erratic enthusiast of the early part of the cen- tury, Rafinesque, had described the bass as Lepomis pallida, the Professor yields and /loridanus is demolished—Lepomis has already been squelched—and Micropterus pallidus (Raf.), Gill and Jordan, is the next ten-pin which invites the bowler’s aim. If we refer to a paper by Theodore Gill, ‘‘On the Species of the Genus Micropterus (Lac.) or Grystes (Auct.)” we find seyen stately classic binomials, used in all some eighteen times by twelve authoritative writers since 1828, and all knocked into a cocked hat in 1873. All this time—he began early—Seth Green goes on calling him ‘‘ Oswego Bass,” with high contempt for ‘the literary fellers” and their mouth-wrenching names. He knows what he means; can teli him at sight anywhere, and can even stand on his feét before the audience of ‘‘fish-sharps” at the February meeting, and stand the cross-fire of questions from the famous ichthyologist, and hold his own without confu- sion; doubtful, in fact, but that ‘‘he held the fort ” after the battle ended. The point in dispute was: Whether both species, black bass and Oswego bass, jide Green, and Mierop- terus salmoides, and Misropterus nigricans, fide Gill, were both found, as asserted by Seth, north of the great lakes in the Dominion of Canada. The fun for the audience was something like that afforded in reading Mark Twain’s recital of the colloquy between Scotty Briges and the minister when he went to ask him to preach Buck Hanshaw’s funeral sermon. Why isnot good English sufficient, and what is the use of scientific names? Strongylocentrotus drobrachiensis y Speak it resonantly and see if your mouth doesn’t feel as if a cross-cut saw had been drawn through it; and yet these names have been coined by hundreds; so that, a certain scientist claims, that, besides the ordinary vocabulary of a few thousand words “which an educated speaker of English uses, he has an ad- ditional lot of twenty-thousand scientific terms. naturally expect him to have the bronchitis. Professor Baird, in his reports, has shown us something of the confusion prevailing in common names as they are ap- plied along the coast. Now take the word salmon. The defi- nition given by Webster is *‘ A fish of a yellowish red color, of the genus Salmo ; it is found in all the northern climates of America, Europe and Asia.” Then a fair wood-cut, with the word ‘‘Salmon” beneath, and a few lines describing habits, weight and food qualities. A meager enough defini- tion, and, at least, partially untrue. The appended note indicates to those who know the species, that it is intended to apply only to the salmon of the rivers of Scandinavia, Great Britain, the Rhine and the rivers of the east coast of America east of the Housatonic. This is the fish entitled to the name, by priority and long possession. But go to the rivers of the Pacific coast, to the streams emptying both sides of Bering Sea, to Kamtchatka, Siberia and the north coast of Europe. If you do your duty-by the rest of us you will correspond for Forxst AND Srexam and tell us all about the fish you see and angle for. Suppose you should be limited to the word sal- mon for such of the genus as should not come under the nearly-equally diversely applied terms of trout and salmon- trout, and imagine the impatience and disgust of the men of the rod, to say nothing of the lofty contempt of naturalists and amateurs at your motley assemblage of little and big fish, of rank and oily with toothsome kind, and of many which the art of Conroy and McBride couldn’t tempt to ‘rise to the fly.”” But, worse still, you shall go to the Ohio River and its tributaries and buy salmon, and you will be furnished with wall-eyed pike, glass-eyed pike, yellow pike-perch, dore, pickerel, pike and jack; thus [ am enabled, by the use of these names, to make clear to the dwellers in different parts of the country the one species meant. But, says the Lake Erie man, the trouble is -they..call the fish by its wrong name ; let them learn to call it (?) ‘‘pickerel.” Now, you, may go to the Carolina coast, and they will sell you-all the trout ‘you wish, and deliver to you squeteague, chick-wick, weak-fish, ‘blue-fish, salt-water trout or summer trout, With this list. of names I am enabled to make’ evident to the residents of New England, New York, New. Jersey and of the coast southward the: single species of fish I refer to, which the South Carolina fisherman, in good faith, has sold You might you as trouf. Why don’t they learn to call it properly the weak-fish, says the New Yorker. Did you eyer see the indignation, too deep for words, when you tell the aged, local authority on piscatorial questions, ‘That isn’t a herring, it’s an alewife ; herrings never come into fresh-water.” You are apt to appreciate the isolation of Crusoe’s desert isle, as the old gentleman walks silently off and-leaves you alone on the shore. Now you might have told him it was a Pomolobus pseudoharengus and he'd willingly wait to see what kind of a foreigner you were; but, to dispute this absolute fact, which every child and nigger has known from the time of Gineral Washin’ton’s fishery to the present, and to tell him that itis an alewife, when he knows that the moss-bunker, the pogy, the poghaden, thepanhaden, the hard-head, the skippaug, the bony-fish, the menhaden, the bug-fish, the white-fish, the fat-back, the yellow-tail*—now you will all ‘know the fish I mean from Massachusetts to Albemarle Sound—is the alewife, as well as he knows that his wife’s name is Hannah, is too preposterous, and, in fact, im- pudent. So that if the scientific name had no other value, it might be of some purpose as a sort of pacificatory compromise between sectional prejudices for old names. But the natura- list will explain to you that its precision, sic, as applied to the one species of fish, is a matter of importance, and that the naturalists of all nations know immediately what you refer to. And then he would tell you, that the relation of this species to the whole series of animal life was to be traced from the name given to the genus, the family which comprised this genus with other genera, and the order in which was grouped this family with other families, and the class which embraced this order with other orders, and so on to the animal king- dom, which, with the vegetable kingdom, takes in all organic life, and is, in this general group, to be distinguished from the mineral kingdom. Then he might explain how to his voluminously stored mind came up, atthe inspiration of this name, the points of structure, the embryological history, the geographical distribution, ete., all of which, to the thorough student, it might actually do. The point of objection is, however, to the continual chang- ing of the names. Many popular writers, appreciating the advantage of precision in the scientific name, at the cost of considerable trouble and labor, get the accepted scientific names fixed in theirminds. To discover, a short time after- ward, that some acknowledged authority has revised the nomenclature, when they have just settled themselves con- fidently in the assurance that they have mastered the matter, and are prepared to edify their friends in print or speech, with lumps from the dead languages, is exceedingly annoying. Now, this matter of change has occupied the minds of the scientists for a great many years, and grave sessions of the British Association of Science, and of the American Associa~ tion for the Advancement of Science, have sat in serious con- clave over the questions which it involved. Printed copies of their decisions haye been sent abroad, prescribing the restric- tions under which the changes are to be made, meeting with acquiescence from many, and exciting dissension among others. But there are many who want to know why there should be any change at all.} To begin, where the Irish philosopher said all beginnings should be made, at the beginning, there are exact sciences, but zoology is not one. It is not as inexact as metaphysics or theology; but its truths do not receive their positive fixity ina few years oranage. It is rather a pro- gressive science. Now, I am not going to analyze the methods of Aristotle, Linnzeus and Cuvier, and bring the stages of progress up from the time Adam gave the animals common names in his zoological garden. But it is. clear to all that in. those branches of science relating to zoology we know more and more from generation to generation. In anatomy, physiology with regard to form in all its variation, to color in all its gra- dation of tints, as to the extent to which any species exists over the country or world, and also, the possession of numerous specimens of each species and variety in our museums, greater advantages are afforded to the student almost in each successive year. The generalizer of one age takes into consideration all the facts the fact-gatherers have accumulated, and writes out his system and theory ; but these fact-gatherers in science are the most industrious men alive. There is not daylight enough in a day to satisfy them, so they work on into the night. The facts accumulate continually in the form of stuifed skins, of alcoholic speci- mens, of skeletons and anatomical preparations, of recorded notes on the embryological period of life found under the tube of the microscope, of notes on the anatomy and physiology of animals found in dissection and vivisection. So that soon the work of the former generalizer upon a meagre collection of facts is found faulty; and now Owen and Muller come forward and leave Ouvier’s system a thing of the past, which has served its day, while Huxley, later, declares his discoveries, and Owen is honored only for what he has been, while Darwin proffers his theory to stand the test of the ac- cumulating evidence of to-day and the future. This ‘in the higher walks of scientific truth-seeking. But to get back to the question of name changing. Peter Kalm, the traveler, and Gordon, the naturalist, collect- ed in the United States and sent specimens to Linneus in the middle of the eighteenth century. The species differed en- tirely from the forms of the old world which Linnwus had around him, and in’ his later editions, at least, he gave and published names to the genus and to the species the binomial | term, which the naturalists agree shall be the only one recog- * Called algo hyach and gasperean in Nova Scotia.—Ep, ' FOREST: AND SIREAM, 477 = = - r . : ‘nized. In few cases would he have more than one specimen of a species. Cuvier was supplied by travelers and residents in the United States. And about the same time came Les- ueur, Rafinesque, Dr. Mitchill, Audubon and Wilson collecting and naming, when the mink, the common crow, the leather- back turtle and the brook trout were new to science. From Linnieus to the middle of this century a very large number of species, or supposed species, were given names. Now, in or- der that those names should stand, several things were requi- site pertaining to the-animal—its genus, species or variety. The name which comes first—the generic name—under which certain species, having structural characters in common, are collected into a group, must have received its final limitation. All the forms related to it are to be studied and the decision made that all the members of the group are sufficiently homo- geneous and related in their character to be retained together under the name of the genus; if not, it must be divided into as many groups as seem natural fo the judgment of the stu- dent, and néw generic-names established. The species are re- organized under their respective genera; the old name is left attached to one or more, as the case may be, but the rest drop it, and the-new names precede their specific titles. Next, a prolific cause for change is the identity of species. . This involves the apprehension of the term species, which presents itself to the mind of each naturalist, and of which there is no acknowledged universal definition. It is well es- tablished that different geographical regions possess forms varying only slightly from similar forms in other regions, but | so apparent that they are readily distinguished. The practice with some naturalists is to regard these forms, if the charac- ters are constant—that is, found to exist distinefly in all the specimens in each group respectively—to constitute their dif- ferent species. But, if the extreme types are found in a series of specimens, howeyer considerable, to imperceptibly grade into cach other, they are then termed races or varieties. Now, it has been the case that two strongly characterized forms have been found, from separate localities, and, without hesitation, made separate species. In the course of time specimens from intervening regions are collected, and, finally, a chain of gradation is established, and, of course, the later éstablished species loses its distinguishing name and is known under the-common term applied to all. Again, all this establishing of species depends for its accu- racy and permanency upon the very variable amount of ability and judgment in the different naturalists. A careless, or eredulous, or oyer-sanguine, or easily persuaded man, may make many species where there is little foundation for one, as in the case of Dumeril in the sturgeons and in the gar-pikes. The conscientious worker, in later studies of the same group, must reduce the names to the position of mere synonyms of the prior name applied to the species. This suggestion of priority now brings the other principal cause for changes, research through the literature ; the study of all the previous authors who have written up the species ; the careful sifting of their descriptions, to determine what spe- cies they have had in hand, and to which they have applied the name ; and then, after conclusions are made, to aflix the name haying priority of date, and to reduce all others, no matter how extensively used, to the character of synonyms. A late student of the Salmonide thought he saw the neces- sity staring him in the face of throwing aside the accepted name of the brook-trout, so long used and liked, and familiar in the pages of American authors on field sports. Salmo fon- tinalis, has it not a pleasant sound? You can scan it like a line of Virgil. This vandal proposed to give us Salmo omisco- maycus in. its place, because a Dutchman named Walbaum— and a very poor naturalist he was—described a small Salmo with spots under this name in' 1792. He decided in the end that Walbaum’s fish was a smolt, the young of Salmo salam. Tn the plants of North America and Europe this changing of scientific names seems to haye nearly reached its limit. In the classes of vertebrates there will still be many changes, as varieties, species and genera become better understood, and the priority and correct application of the older authors’ names become known. You now see that if marks the progress of science, and you will hereafter have the satisfaction, as you see these ‘‘ house- hold words” disappear, of knowing that science is advancing. RUNE. ee THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The steps taken by the National Rifle Association to in- crease the representation given to the Army, to State military associations and to afliliating clubs, instead of being appre- ciated aS a concession, appears to haye opened the way to fresh assaults. It would be difficult to find any logical reason for the course. Why the gentlemen, who for the last six years have so unsparingly devoted their time and money to create a public interest in rifle shooting, should all at once be discovered to have lost all right to continue to represent Ameri- can riflemen isa mystery. It is not that they have failed in their efforts, hecause all concede that it is through their exer- tions that American riflemen and American rifles now lead the world. It is not from any failure upon their part to support the honor of our country, for our visitors have united in praising to the echo the fairness and hospitality with which they have treated and entertained them. The only reason to be gathered from the published criti- cisms is that they have not seen fit to implicitly follow cer- tain newspaper suggestions, and turned oyer all their powers 10 a convention composed of delegates from the different rifle : clubs in the United States, or acquiesced in a scheme for the formation of a body, to be composed of delegates from cach State, with the General of the Army at its head, having a grand central range at Louisville or Cincinnati, at which all internaticnal or inter-State matches should be shot, to the ex- clusion of Creedmoor. It may perhaps be that the six-years’ practical experience of the presenf managers of the National Rifle Association has failed to give them that knowledge of rifle matters which is possessed by their newspaper critics. It would also perhaps be asking too much to expect that any gratitude or acknowl- edgement of their services should be expressed by those pro- fessing to be champions of rifle practice for their unselfish exertions to advance that cause. Yet it might be expected, in the interest of gentlemanly and sportsmanlike feeling, that their conduct might be discussed without referring to them as a ‘*ring’” or a close corporation.” That this has not been done is however but another instance of the ingratitude of re- publics. After a careful examination of the plans proposed, it is clear that the gentlemen of the National Rifle Association have given another instance of their common sense in declining to adopt them. The idea of the new association, headed by Gen. Sherman, with directors from each State, is magnificent—on paper. Considered practically, it is a humbug. As the Chicago Field vightly said, ** We are a nation of plain business men, and should cut out our national associations of plain, practi- cal, business-like stuff,” To manage a rifle association, to operate arange and to carry an international rifle mateh to a successful conclusion, 78 @ business. It requires from those undertaking it thorough familiarity with many details, only derived from practical experience and constant, unremitting attention for several months. It needs a large corps of trained markers, scorers and clerks, and large and expensive plant, none of which can be improvised ; and, above all, it re- quires a sreat deal of money. During the arrangements for all the international matches, the officers of the N. R. A., though prominent business men, met weekly for months to perfect them, while the sub-com- mittees were at work all the time. In fact, many of the offi- cers gaye up their usual vacations to attend to their duties. Hiven with this spirit of self-sacrifice the work was greatly in- terfered with from the difficulty of getting a quorum together on occasions of emergency. The expenses of receiving and en- tertaining the foreign riflemen of 1876 were over $8,000, and the association was left $2,000 in debt. The expenses of the last match were about $5,000. The total receipts and dis- bursements of the National Rifie Association during 1877 were $36,000, and yet it was only by the most judicious manage- ment they squeezed through the year with a balance of $26. This, of course, does not include the expenses of the private hospitality extended to the visiting teams by the directors and members, individually, which were very great. That their duties would not be, could not be, performed by such an impractical body as is contemplated in the proposed scheme is too self-evident to bear contradiction. It would only be by a miracle that they would be got together, and they never could be kept together long enough to accomplish any- thing. The idea of a central range is no less absurd. Where is the mouey going to come from to erect it, and how is it to be sup- ported? Outside of Creedmoor there is no range in the country fit to be used for such a contest as the Centennial or the Spirtt of the Times Matches. To procure and fit up a new one near any large city would cost from $10,000 up- ward, There has been over $50,000 spent on Creedmoor, while the Rochester range cost $8,000, and that at Buffalo $15,000. Outside of the State of New York, with the ex- ception perhaps of California, is there a range in the United States where the prizes offered at any meeting exceeded $1,000 in yalue, or where there have been as many as fifty entries In any one match? It may be said that Wimbledon is only a temporary range, but that argument does not apply. While that range is not shot over all the time, it is not used for any other purpose. The butts and targets remain, and all that is required at each meeting is to get things into working order. To do this the British N. R. A. have a trained staff of paid officials and the aid of all the regular troops they need. Above all they have plenty of money, their sur- plus being nearly $100,000. Does any body imagine that in these hard times the neces- sary funds can be raised to erect a range simply for inter- national matches, or the selection of a team? If it could, how would it be supported? If those in favor of this plan will refer to the report of Col. Wingate, the General Inspect- or of Riflg Practice, of New York, they will see the experi- ence of twenty ranges of that State summarized in the state- ment ‘that it is to military shooting that a range must look for its support.” And whatisthe experience of New York will be the case elsewhere, It requires a large number of competitors fo support a range, and these can only be ob- tained from the military. ‘This question of military shooting is the vital point in the whole controversy, We must recog- nize that the National Rifle Association is founded to encour- age that kind of shooting. Long range and other descrip- tions of rifle practice are undoubtedly valuable as adjuncts to aid and develop public interest—but they are merely adjuncts. Whatever aid Congress may extend toward rifle practice will only be granted so far as its military features are con- cerned, and the same will be the case in the different States. - Any range, therefore, which is to be national, which is to occupy toward the National Guard of the Union the position which Wimbledon occupies to fhe British Volunteers, must be located where it will be most accessible to the greatest number of the National Guard, or where the prizes are more attractive than are offered elsewhere. The only States where National Guard#*know anything about shooting, at the pres- ent time, are New York, California and Connecticut. ‘The first has 20,000 men who are regularly trained and who re- sort to Creedmoor as competitors, and the riflemen of Con— necticut come with them. No association can afford to spend more for prizes than comes back to them in entries, ex- cept such as are donations. But with this support the N. R. A. are enabled to offer a prize list which no other range not having a similar number of competitors can afford. The number of compefitors in turn produce the best shots and make the honors of victory greater. It may therefore be ag- sumed that, as British riflemen from Australia, Canada, Ire- land and Scotland congregate to Wimbledon to compete against each other, American riflemen will inevitably resort to Creedmoor ; and any attempt to build up a‘rival range ora ri- yal association will be impracticable, until, at least, some State shall organize a larger force of riflemen than are to be found in New York and the neighboring States to serve as a foundation for such an opposition. We must confess our inability to see why the action of the N. R. A, has not been generous in the extreme in regard to affiliating clubs, and riflemen in general. The $25 affiliation fee just pays for the medal presented affiliating clubs, the printing of their scores in the annual report and the publi- cations furnished them, and the privilege to use the range is given, without compensation, to all their members. The only reason why the amendment making their Presidents life members was rejected was a dispute as to its language. This is now being rectified, and will shortly be passed, This, -however, was not necessary. If an affiliating club or any rifleman desires a voice in the affairs of the N. R. A. they can haye it. Any club can make every one of their members life members of the N. R. A. by simply paying $25 each. Ag the highest number of yotes cast for any director at the re- cent meeting was but fifty-six, it will be seen that ten clubs having six live members each could elect whom they pleased. Surely it cannot be expected that they are to contro] the association without contributing in any way to its main- tenance, or that they are to have more privileges than the regular life members, which would be the case if they did not make this payment. If it be too much trouble to go to New York to attend the annual election, would it not be just as much trouble to attend a convention? In inereasing the number of honorary directors the N. R. A. haye given a yoice and yote to the army and to each State. They haye also pro- vided for the election of those whose services in the cause of rifle practice may entitle them to this distinction. It ig said that this amounts to nothing, because these honorary directors will not attend. If they follow the example of the critics who haye published the adverse views now under eon- sideration they undoubtedly will not, because these gentle- men, though both honorary directors, never attended a single meeting at which the proposed amendments were discussed or offered a single suggestion upon the subject. It is to be hoped, however, that they will pursue a’ different course. The adyocates of a convention are scarcely more practical in their ideas than those of the “‘ Grand Central ” Association, A convention is cumbersome and unmanageable. Moreover, it would be a failure. Such a convention was called by the N. R. A. on Feb, 1, 1876, to be held during the spring meet- ing in May, and was only attended by the representatives of a few local clubs, who were picked up on the field. By the terms of affiliation another was to be held at the spring meet- ing of 1877, and but a single delegate appeared, and it was postponed till the fall meeting with the same results. Thig is only what might be expected and what would certainly result if another should be called. The interest in rifle prac-. tice is not sufficiently great to induce any one to go very far out of his way to attend a meeting of this description, and it is extremely doubtful if a single one of the clubs whose officers haye written in favor of such a meeting would send a delegate 500 miles to attend it if it should be called. This ig shown by the history of the Sportsman’s Association and similar organizations. When the rifle movement attains sufficient strength to in} duce the present scattering and disunited clubs to establish a solid organization in the various States, then such a project will be practical. The fact that there is no such an organiza. tion in a single-State outside of New York shows that the attempt to constitute a national convention is premature. The Northwestern Rifle Association is a striking example of this. It was started some two years since, with the intention of bringing together the riflemen of Chicago and the North- west. How many meetings has it had, and with what success ? Let us look the matter fairly in the face. Sub- stantially all the correspondence that has been published is from the various long-range rifle clubs scattered through the country. Is there a single one of them that has fifty active members? We know of none. Look over the reports of the various club matches published in our files. Do they average over a dozen competitors? Eyen at Creedmoor, with the stimulus arising from the great International Match, with the galaxy of riflemen attending the inter-State matches, and the fall meeting of the N. BR. A., the magnificent prize so generously offered by the Spirit of the Times, and ageregating $1,500 in cash, attracted but seventy-eight competitors, and these included the foreignteams. For the Wimbledon Cup 478 FOREST AND. STREAM. there were but thirty entries, while the military and short- range matches had about 200 entries each. How idle then is the attempt at the present time, when rifle shooting is in its infancy, to overturn the organization which has created all that we now have, and to substitute—we know not what, Let us rather unite to build up and strengthen the National Rifie association, by creating in each of the States an associa- tion of a similar character, by developing State and inter-State matches, by bringing in the’ military element to support the ranges throughout the country, to increase the interest, and to entitle the various associations to claim from Congress and their respective States that assistance which is necessary to make them successful and popular. —____p—i# VACATION RAMBLES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA.—No. » 12, Concluding. By tHE Epiror. Breruren: By referring to my preceding letter, you will find mention made of a firm, (actively engaged in the rolling business in Minnesota,) under the name and title of ‘‘ Titans and Son, of Anak.” Some ethnologists icline to deny the existence of any survivors of this ancient family so conspicuous among the giants of the early periods, and kindly ealled my atten- tion to the Anakronism when I was reading the proof- sheets. Not being infallible in historical reminiscence, I as- sented to a correction, and by marking out the comma between the words ‘“‘Sons” and ‘‘of,” (the text originally reading ‘* Titans and Sons, of Anak,”) I complaisantly sent the proof-sheets back to the printer, satisfied that wrong had been made right, and that history would be verified. The printer, however, instead of erasing the comma, simply struck off an ‘‘s” thus decimating the family of Titans without dis- turbing their genealogy. Of course Iwas surprised ; but hay- ing been taught by twenty-six years experience as a journalist that compositors are censors in literature, I concluded to ac- cept their dictum and suppress my rising chagrin. And I now write to congratulate my Minnesota friends upon having the deseendants of so ancient, honorable, and industrious a family in their midst. I trust that the line will continue so long as there isa standing stick of timber left in the State upon which an aw (Anaks) may descend! J have @reat reason to be proud of my Minnesota friends: “for once, upon araw and gusty day, troubled [Mississippi] chafing with its shores,” ‘‘ haying plunged in, accoutred as I was,” by instigation of my comrade, Dr. D. Cesar Estes, and ‘swam to yonder point,” etc., (as you will find by referring to Richard Grant White’s new version of Shakspeare, ) I found myself standing nude, destitute, joyless, and apart, ina cham- ber of the Merchant’s Hotel, on Third street, St. Paul, wait- ing for my clothes to dry and a clean shirt to arrive from the haberdasher’s- Ministering friends were rubbing with crash towels my chilled limbs which a long immersion in the river had stiffened, and while some ran my credit at the furnishing and shoe stores, others administered spiritual restoratives. The situation was this: Some four hours previous, two of us had started on an excursion down river in a clinker-built sprit-sail skiff, which was as cranky as a dug-out, and twice as assuring. It was the 19th day of September, and we designed a sey- eral days’ trip, intending to beat the islands and shores for woodeock, snipe and duck, fish in the river for muska- longe and bass, and possibly wait for a deer in some of the bottoms where sign was conspicuous. Besides having impedimenta in the shape of a complete sporting outfit, as the Doctor and myself both had, and a large dress wardrobe of my own, our St. Paul friends had provided many luxuries which were carefully stowed in the cuddies and lockers, Wraps, rubbers, blankets, overcoats and tent, were housed under the decks, stem and stern; guns, rods and oars were made snug under the thwarts; valises, boxes, and heavy arti- cles were place squarely awaist; and the craft was trimmed with care and circumspection. With the mast unstepped but ready for use, we bade adieu to our friends on the levee and launched out on the broad river, the wind puffy, and the cur- rent running four knots an hour. A couple of miles below town it scooped out a big black hole sixteen feet deep, piling up the sand on “‘ Pigseye Bar,” as the pilots term it, and set- ” ting back in an eddy from a high bluff at a sharp bend in the river. Webhad scarcely got under way before we ran the skiff ashore and made sail on her, thinking she would bear it; then we pushed out into mid-stream again and—capsized ! I have never cared to investigate the cause of the disaster, lest I should place the blame where it should not rest. As the doctor said of a patient, I’m inclined to believe that “‘death resulted from a complication of diseases.” The tableau, as I recall it, while swimming for shore in my en- cumbering corduroys, was a dissolving view of parcels float- ing off down stream and the doctor astride the overturned boat, calm, and buoyant in the yain hope of seulling the water- logged wreck to terra firma with a setting-pole! He had gallantly grabbed his gun as the boat went over, and with this sole relic on bis lap, there the three were—the boat, the doc- tor and the gun—helpless, powerless, soaked, and useless, The mast-head stuck to the bottom, the doctor stuck to the boat, and the wet cartridges stuck to the gun; neither could get off. As the wreck gradually worked its way down stream with the current, I followed along shore, Iugubrious and be- draggled, like some lone mouruer at a funeral, and the only attendant at the wake (I mean the wake of the boat). Finally, a tramp opportunely came plodding along the riverside, and cutting a long grapevine, he held one end, and J wading into the river with the other managed to reach the doctor’s setting-pole: and so, with a long, strong, and united pull, we dragged the cranky craft to land and baled her out. Then we realized that we had suffered a baleful catastrophe. Little was saved except the equipments of the boat: only a rod-case containing a trelling rod and a Conroy-Mitchell bass- rod, and a big rubber bag, the tried companion of many travels, filled with old cast-off clothes and triflesof no value. An in- ventory of my own kit discovered a loss amounting to $900, and the doctor’s outfit was possibly $800 more. Nothing was ever recovered. Waiting patiently in my hotel room, as I began to say, after a walk of some two miles back to town, (the tramp meanwhile poling the boat up shore to the landing), 1 was gradually rubbed and limbered into form, and enrobed in new garments which Solomon might have envied. One of my most assiduous friends was Col. Allen, the hotel préprietor. He had pried into the rescued bag as soon as it arrived, and chancing to find a half-dozen soiled shirts, considerately ordered them to be sent fo the laundry and returned in prime order with all possible haste. Never was an order executed with more alacrity or precision. Never was a lot of such worn, torn, and begrimed clothes, long discarded as apparel and assigned to cleaning guns, binding wounds, wiping dishes, and such like services in camp, restored to pristine purity in so short a time. No washing powders as yet popularly known, ever eradicated dirt with such celerity. Never were spotless ascension robes of Latter Day Saints ever substituted for the foul habiliments of their casting off with such com- fortable and satisfactory dispatch. How beautiful the vest- ments appeared in their resurrection! Shirts minus their flaps presented only their immaculate fronts to the eye. Veterans which were sleeveless would have passed the scru- liny of a recruiting sergeant. Buttonless or bosomless, dis- mantled or curtailed, all put their best side foremost and in- vited the admiration of the crowd. And good Col. Allen privately rubbed his hands. together with the complaisant sat- isfaction of one who has bestowed a blessing, It was unkind in the boys to dissipate the pleasing dream ! By the time our full toilet was completed a capital diner was announced. Its conclusion was followed by congratulations, mingled with regrets and mutual pledges, The old salt-water dirge was sung in all its fervor, saturated with appropriate brine, concluding with the following stanza : « Three times around went the gallant little ship, Three times around went she; Three times around went the gallant-little ship, And she sank to the bottom of the sea, sea, Sea— And she sank to the bottom of the sea.” Just here District Attorney Chris. O’Brien happened to re- member that I was penniless, and satisfying himself that my octogenarian relatives were well-to-do, proffered a temporary loan o£ $10 until I could make a draft for funds. Col. Uline and Doc Warner sang ‘‘ Auld Lang Syne,” and the party ad- journed to meet at the trap range the day following. Such is the tersely-told story of our grief. The festive days enjoyed in the vicinity of St, Paul will bear a long remembrance, clinched as it were, by our com- plementary duck hunt at Rice Lake, whose ‘‘ passes” have been made famous by their holocausts of slain. Lakes are joined to lakes by marshes filled with succulent rice, to which the mallards, teal and wood-ducks resort for food in large numbers, the gunvers taking their best opportunities in their morning and evening flights, as they pass to and fro. There are rails, also, in quantity, but as they are seldom in good flesh, are little heeded. Some Wilson snipe are picked up be- times, and in the woods ruffed grouse abound. Near the close of the month, when I set my face Eastward to return to office duties, Brother Chandler handed me a pass over the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad, with the ‘terse in- junction to stick to the cars if I wished to reach home with- out accident. The ride down the Mississippi Valley, through its picturesque scenery, is most engaging. 'The fantastic rock cliffs, the grain-capped bluffs, the sweeps of meadow land, the glimpses of the river seen through frequently recurring |” yistas, the bustle of the river towns, afford a panorama which changes with kaleidoscopic rapidity. At Lake City, where I left Dr. Estes, the sharer of my joys and sorrows, I briefly in- terviewed “‘the boys.” My anticipated visit there was shortened to a few brief hours, made pleasant by the hos- pitable attentions of our mutual friend 8. B. Dilley, Esq., whose kennel of Ranger stock is famous among sportsmen and breeders of gentle strains. Beautiful are the intelligent brutes he breeds and trains. First in degree and reputation is the celebrated champion ‘‘ Ranger ;” next, the best pointer in the New York Bench Show, the champion ‘ Royal Fan ;” then, the white bitch ‘‘ Dolly,” with a peculiar liver mark on the head, a magnificent animal and dam of ‘Royal Fan;” ‘*Minnesota,” a rare specimen of perfect form; ‘*Chum,” a liver pup of beauty, whose work in the field classes him Ad; ‘“f Queen,” winner of two prizes at Chicago; ‘* Fleet,” the ‘winner of first prize for best bitch pup at New York; a pair of lemon and white pups out of ‘*Minnesota ;” these, with Dr. Luke Corchoran’s “ Bess,” comprise the dogs I found if | Nearly all are pointers, a class of dog’ which chiefly engages his faney and attention. He turned the’ whole gang loose for an airing on the morning when he drove friend Dilley’s kennel. me around in his hunting cart to interview the sportsmen of the town; and a grand sight it was to ‘gee them runt ‘Not all the unwonted bustle and distracting stir of a county fair then in progress sufficed to disconcert them or mar their good behavior, ‘I must tell you about this little episode: Haying rested comfortably at my friend’s house over night, and breakfasted sumptuously, we found but few hours remaining before the train left at 2 o’clock in which to make our visits. Now, Dilley has a spanking team of ponies whose conscientious principle it is never to go at less than a three-minute gait under any circumstances whatever. Over the prairie or through the town, around street corners, over crossings and gullies, or through the thoroughfares, no matter how muddy or how thronged with vehicles or pedestrians, it is all the same—they neyer break. Residents understand all this, and neyer hurry out of the way; they plod right on, and the team. skips around with a dexterous turn. They haye became so trained to these flanking tactics that they will not drive straight at anything: so, when Dilley wishes to enter the coach-house, he makes straight for the side, and thus strategi- cally enters the door at the front. I think we must have made twenty calls after 10 o’clock that day. New Year’s visits in New York were handicapped and beaten clear out of sight. Clinging to the seat like grim death, I held on brayely while we whisked around corners and jumped crossings, scratching erayellike mud, and kicking up clouds of white dust that covered us as if we had been dredged from a flour mill. The entire troop of dogs kept always in the van, helter-skelter, doing their level best, tails up, happy as jack tars when the commodore is aboard. It was fun to see with what acute dis- cernment the old dogs would anticipate our moyements, run- ning eguo passu when we abruptly turned a corner, never mis- sing their foot or making a mistake; but the youngsters would go scooting far ahead in a straight line, like a hog on ice, and then fetching up on their haunches, wheel and make for the front again. That was the dog-gonedest ride I ever had! Well, in time we made the grand circuit, dined, adieued, and parted at last. The train rumbled off toward Chicago, and J jotted down a memorandum of the friends I had geen, First, there was ‘‘ Uncle Dudley,” (M. C. Russell, of the Leader,) and his associate O. Jones, Esq.; then followed G. W. Lumley, President of the Lake Pepin Sportsman’s Club and champion fiy-caster, who won a Holabird hunting suit with Dr. Estes, Gen. Garrard and Wm. Morris as com- petitors; Dr. Garrard, the Mayor, and F. Ranckert the gun- dealer; Uncle 8am Doughty, the veteran goose hunter, who has the best lot of artificial geese I ever saw set up as decoys; S. M, Emery, a newspaper writer of note; Major J. E. Dough- ty ; Oliver Gibbs, author of that very clever brochure en- titled ‘‘ Lake Pepin Fish Chowder ;” the venerable Mr. Pat- ton, the leading fly-fisherman of the State, and Dr. Potter, his son; G. F. Benson and his son; Major Van Vliet, Presi- dent of the State Sportisman’s Association, and perhaps others whom I have forgotten. It was a noteworthy day’s work, and, as may be inferred, there was no Dilley-dallying on the. occasion. I would fain have lingered longer among them, but the limit of my vacation was reached, That my travels were not wholly barren of interest or observation, the pro- lixity of my letters has shown. Inow come toa full stop, and as I abruptly round the period, I reiterate the injunction of the great and good ‘‘white- coated philosopher,” ‘‘ Go West, young man,” and do not omit to spend some portion of your vacation rambles in Michi- gan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Brethren, adieu ! P. §.—In my letter printed last week, where I alluded to Mr. Jerome Marble’s bag of 180 birds, I intended to refer to only one day’s shooting, and not to the net results of his ex- cursion. Hatrock, GAME PROTECTION. ConneEoriout.— Stamford, Jan. 19.—The efforts of. last winter to procure live quail for propagating purposes will be resumed with greater vigor, if possible. We must import birds or haye none at all. Ga. Nuw Jursry.—The Bergen County Association are dissem- inating posters and circulars, and in other ways publishing the New Jersey game laws. Mroniean Srare SportsmEn’s Assocration—Tuirp Ay- NUAL Sxsston.—The regular annual session of this leading organization will take place on the Sth and 6th of February, at the Potter House, Battle Creek, Michigan. Arrangements have been made to render the meeting of the most attractive character. Papers on topics of vital interest will be read. Among them we may mention, ‘‘On the General Topics of Preserving Game and Fish,” by ex-Governer John J. Bagley ; **On the Propriety of Establishing Bench Shows, or Field Trials,” by Mr, John E, Long, of Detroit; ‘‘Should the Taking of White Fish and Lake Trout from the great lakes and rivers be’ prohibited during their spawning season, and for a sufficient — time thereafter for them fo recuperate and become healthful food?” Eli R. Miller, Fish Commissioner, Richmond ; ‘Should Wild (water) Fowl be protected by law in this State? If yes, what species, and when?” John Dayidson, Monroe; ‘‘The Michigan Grayling—What must be done to prevent the annihilation of this excellent food and geme fish?” Lyman D. Norris, Esq., Grand Rapids; ‘‘ Ducks and Duck- ing.” Hon, A, B, Turner, Grand Rapids; “Need of More ‘Effective Protective Legislation,” Prof. N. B. Roney, Hast Saginaw. The session will probably last two days. The officers of the Association are: Ez 5. Holin dent; A. J. Holt, Secretary," se Pe Presi ae Prorosrp Extenpep Gamr SzAson.—Puffal, Jan. 1878.— Haiter Forest and Stream: Weather unusually mild. 4 40 24 5 8 8 2 2 29 M O’Conner.........,..-- Such cry tek 0338 8 3 0 4 8 3—25 FrogmooR—Cresornr City Ririe Crvus.—The sixth com- petition for the gold badge of the Louisiana Field Artillery team took place on the same day on the grounds of the club, Mr. R. F. Schmutz being the winner, out of a possible 25: RE Schmnutz........ 48444—19 F Saleane..........., 44440 16 M Leaumont.,.:....43 344-18 L Caboche...........03 44 415 IPD nel een cans = 4 3423416 J W Dauer.........., 2423 3—-i% SAoRAMENTO Piston Crus.—The following good scores were lately made by this club: Atkinson ....11 i tt 8 » 12 il 10 8 5 8— 95 Blackburn, ..10 y 2 6 T 10 T 5 5 1— 64 Brewer....... ii 10 9 9 ah ak: 11 10 9 S—9T Byers ........ 11 9g 8 5 2 13 12 M] i] S— 66 Gerber, H....12 T1 9 6 T Il 10 8 9 6— 89 Gerber, W E...12 9 9 q 8 4 % 10 10 6—82 Goldthwait....9 8 8 3 4 8 8 8 OO O46 Griffitts......10 8 3 6 4 6 9 10 «6106 9— 76 Jackson,...,-10 10 9 9 8 2 8 4 10 9— 74 Kane......-. Sale sa! ie ar, oP 9 8 8 § 12100 San Franorsco Lone Ranau Crus.—The first of the series of matches by the San Francisco Long-range Club came off at Bay View on the 5th inst., H. C. Smith winning the diamond badge for the first time. . Annexed are the scores made; EV GC Smt sec vsccnacccrececusteersercunss £ 38 4 5 4 3 § 5 4—29 Oaptain Hd Burns....-.ceece0.-s-.es0d 4 £8 GF BBS 5 5—88 J Robertson........ 305 6465 465 8 5—8T Frank G Hdwards.. 3 5 05 8 56 5 3 4 336 FG Blinn........ . et £5 43038 4 5 0—82 § H Harmon..... 3 35 03 8 3 5 8 431 W, DGIDGR a pass a Sesennweensanctpusaces = 2203846 2 2 & 4-929 DN Pike... cceneeecencntnessecceseveeaed 5 0 004 5 3 5 4-29 BiG Mumpon so, too, Sor. elemencameclcoe. 024400 6 8 5 4—27 BANK Millefeseesssesccssseecnreeesyne--0 4 3 00 5 8 4 8 3—29 Breaginé Giass BALts Wire a Rirrz.—Dr, W, F, Car- .| yer is matched to accomplish the unprecedented feat of shoot- ing 225 out of 300 glass balls with a rifle. 479 THE LONG-RANGE FALLACY, Tur National Guardsman, for February, devotes the space of a long leading article to what it styles the ‘“‘ Long-Range Fallacy,” and labors with many words and less logic to show that ‘‘ projectors of ranges in the future will find success and profit in considering the military or short-range shooting first and providing for their accommodation, instead of being car- ried away, by the long-range fallacy.” The ational Guards. man is a specialist, and, carried away by its devotion to a sin. gle line of work, loses either the ability or the will to take broad notions of matters and things. In view of what long- range men have done and are doing for the advancement of the sport and science of rifle shooting, to speak of their work as ‘*delusive heresy,” ‘‘ wasteful expenditure,” and ‘‘ extrava- gant outlay,” is certainly emphatic if not very just, and a writer who can so thoroughly fail to see the merits of long- range work is to be excused his ignorance and simplicity when he looks at the small-bore marksmen and ‘‘ wonders at their dictatorial assurance.” And have they not well earned the right to a modest share of assurance. If Creedmoor is self-supporting, what has made it so but the untiring and zealous labor of a band of lons-range shooters? Granted that the bulk of the marksmen who fre- quent the range are mid-range and short-range shooters using military rifles, is that any sensible reason why the scientific portion of the sport should be left out? Call it “fancy” shooting if you will—show by a grand array of figures that the military fusileers outnumber the small—borers an hun- dred to one; granted that in the field of battle the small-bore men would be of comparatively little service with their pecu- liar arms; granted also a dozen other things, equally as irrelevant, but equally specious and plausible, and yet the stern fact must remain, that to attempt fo cut off this numerically insignificant minority would be a grievous error on the part of our American rifle managers. "What- ever glory, whatever of credit, of life or energy now exists in our shooting record is due to the long-range men. The military men have done nothing as yet, and it ill-becomes them to speak of the glorious achievements of their more scientific fellows as a ‘‘ fallacy.” The English riflemen lave long ago listened to just such smooth-sounding arguments as those which appear in the National Guardsman. The Snider men looked upon the users of match rifles as mere idlers, and did not seruple to crowd them off the ranges; but a stinging revenge came in the successive defeats of the Irish, Scotch and British teams; and bitter indeed are the protests of John Rigby and other shrewd observers of equal intelligence who see the error of this exclusion, and now, when too late to save the national honor, point out the stumbling block. Not only were the teams defeated, but even the military shooters have suffered in retaining a poor arm, when, had they permitted the long- range experiments to go on, better grades of rifles through- out would have been now in use. In other words, what. ever of scientific improvement is to be wrought in the military arm is to be gained through the more accurate, more precise and thorough tests at the longer ranges. America stands to-day ahead in all classes of arms, simply because no restriction, no form of repression has been exercised toward any one class of shooters. If any one expects to see the long. range shooters and the military marksmen numerically equal, they surely betray a most simple-minded hopefulness. Such will never be and never should be the case. The mechanical manipulation of a military arm should be the sport and duty- of the masses ; but the studious use of a match rifle can hardly rise above the pursuit of afew. But the few lead the many, as the small bulked brain governs the great body. To suppose that the question of the importance of this or that class of rifle shooting is merely one of majorities is so rankly absurd that a plain statement carries its own refutation. Wein this country need all the stimulus that can be given to the general subject, without stopping to argue questions of , comparative importance of classes of rifles. Our long-range men haye done magnificently well, and when the exclusively military marksmen have shown as brilliant a record, it will be time enough to split hairs of differentiation. + pe BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLES. JUDGE GILDERSLEEVE oN Brexon-Loapina Rrrtuzs, | We recently wrote to Judge Gildersleeve for an opinion upon’the merits of breech vs, muzzle-loaders, and rifles gene- rally, and received the following reply, which we have been permitted to publish. Anything from the pen of Judge Gilder. sleeve is always of interest, but a letter upon this subject just now is particularly so : New Yo : Eriror Forest AND STREAM: me eae My Dear Sir—I haye repeatedly been asked my views as to the comparative merits of breech-loading and muzzle-loading Jong- range rifles, and your letter is only one of many that I amin receipt of on that subject. I cheerfully give you my judgment, which is based upon considerable personal experience with both-arma, to— gether with careful observation and inquiry. ‘The particular style of weapon that a man chooses I belisye to be largely a matter! of fancy ; although the experienced marksman is certain to use the rifle with which he belieyes he can make the best Score, no mattor whether it has to be loaded from the breéch or from the muzzle; whether it shoots with or without reeoil ; or in what country, or by whom if is manufactured. in my opinion the principal advantage a breech-loader possesses oyer a muzale-load- 480 FOREST AND STREAM. = > or is this: After each shot it can be cleaned perfectly, and the marksman can be assured of the thoroughness of his work in cleaning, by an ocular inspection of the inside of the barrel. AI- though the muzzle-loader can be cleaned between shots, and, by a man with a sensitive touch, perhaps, generally as thorou ghly as the breech-loader is cleaned, there will be times, however, when the work of cleaning is imperfectly done. The marksman is aware of this, and since the ocular inspection cannot be had, there is not that assured confidence in the perfection of the weapon, which is absolutely necessary to secure the best results. This alone gives to the breech-loader an advantage, and since we realize that a weapon imperfectly cleaned is likely to do bad shooting the ; adyantage of the breech-loader is apparent. Again, allowing that the breech-loader and the muzzle-loader are each manufactured with equal skill, and are perfect weapons of their respective kinds, Thaye found from experience and observation that the ignition of the powder by the percussion cap is not as perfect as by the primers ordinarily used in the brass shells. With the muzzletoader a ‘‘hang-fire” is not unusual, and in wet days I haye known the discharge to be effected with difficulty. These obstacles are a heavy handicap in a match, and are neyer met with when using a breech-loader. 1do not wish to be under- stood to say that they are often met with in using a first-class muzzle-loader ; but there is a possibility, at least, that they may occur, and in a match that possibility should, if possible, be elimi- nated, and the chances of winning increased thereby. As to rifles, there are several good ones, and I should not like to pronouuce the shooting qualities of one to be better than the others. I haye used Sharps breech-loaders because I was successful with them from the first, and have always had perfect confidence in their reliability. Ihave shotin many matches with them, and while I haye not been so narrow-minded as to belieye 1 had the only good rifle in thie match, I always felt that if I could accomp- lish my part of the work as perfectly as the rifle would do its part I would be certain of success. My first experience with a Sharps rifle was in the summer of 1874. Iwas at Creedmoor practicing at 500 yards with an ordinary .50 calibre breech-loading military rifle, and with yery indifferent suecess, lobseryed a gentleman on an adjoining target who seemed to be making bull’s-eyes most of thetime. I walked over to him, congratulated him upon his good shooting, and told him how badly I was doing. He answered, although a stranger: ‘‘With as good a gun you could do as well;” and further said, ‘‘I have fired all I care to, here are three cartridges remaining, and I would be pleased to haye you try them.” I was glad of the opportunity, and was not long in getting into position. The wind was blowing strong from the left. My new-found friend directed me to hold as near as possible upon the left centre line, and added if I did I swould be certain to get a bull’s-eye. I held there, and up came the white disc. I soon let off the remaining two in the same place and with the same result. I then began to examine the gun ; it was decidedly plain in its appearance, short barrel, open military sights and heavy trigger. My friend said it was a Sharps rifle, and that he bought it from Moore & Sons, New York. I syent there at the first opportunity and bought one just like it, for which, I believe, I paid about $30, Upon trying it at Creedmoor T found my friend was right, and that I could shoot as well as he. Tt was not long before from nine to a dozen consecutive bull’s- eyes at 500 yar ds was not ap unusual circumstance with me, and that too in the prone position without wiping. This was the second gun of any description that I ever pur— chased, and although I now haye what might be considered a fair collection, this military arm stillremains a great favorite, and I never shall part with it. I have used it with great success at nearly every distance from 200 to 1,000 yards, and always with satis- faction. With it have shot game of many kinds, and on one oc- _ easion certainly ata remarkable distance. In April, 1877, in the Great South Bay, I killed a broad-bill duck with this rifle at a dis- tance of more than half a mile. At1,000 yards, without wiping and without rising, I have repeatedly fired 10 consecutive shots, making a good score and without 8 miss. The making of three consecutive bull’s-eyes in 1874, under the circumstances aboye narrated, gives the only reason for my com- mencing to use a Sharps rifle. I found the long range match rifles equally satisfactory, and shall continues to use them, until I can find something I belisye to be better. I have found—and it was a strong argument tome in fayor of the Sharps rifle, because it saved me much time and troublesome labor—that I could rely on the ammunition supplied by the Sharps Rifle Co, Ineyer loaded fifty rounds of rifle ammunition in my life. Ifnever shot a long- range match except with fixed ammunition eupplied by the company. I haye more than once rested at night while some of my associates were hard at work preparing their ammunition for the next day. I haye also been able to participate in matches that they could not, because the ammunition of their own manu- facture happenec to be exhausted. The ammunition I used in the first match with Iveland I purchased over the counter at a Broadway store. Ihave found the shells to nicely fit the cham- pers, and do not remember that lever had one so tight after fir ing that the ejector did not throw it out. ~ . This letter has reached an unexpected length, which must be attributed to the subject under consideration. It is atheme which brings to my mind many bright days full of pleasant incidents. I gee before me the faces of many gentlemen with whom I have had most agreeable relations in connection with rifle matters; in short, the theme brings up a panorama of the past upon which I love to dwell, and, undecided what line of thought to follow, I am prone to wander, and, I fear, haye failed herein to either instruct or entertain. : But such yiews and conclusions on rifles as the foregoing is found to contain I subscribe to most heartily. Yours very respectfully, ~ H. A. GILDERSLEEVE. +++ RECOIL AND UPSET OF BULLETS. Unica, January 7, 1878. Epiror FoREsT AND STREAM : In your issue of December 27 1 noticed an able article from «§traight-bore” on the recoil of rifles, in which I concur.” I haye tried many experiments, which proved that the recoil of arifle did not take place until the bullet leaves the muzzle. > The force is collected within the barrel of the gun, independent of any outside body, and withont any great tendency to move until the bullet leaves the muzzle and comes in contact with compressed external air that is forced from the gun. It would appear that the compressed air within the gun at the muzzle,coming in contact with the external air, would haye a tendency to move the gun be- fore the bullet left it, but in all my experiments I conld not detect any moyement before the bullet left the muzzle of thegun. I have rested the muzzle of a rifle on a steep incline, and made ten shots at 220 yards, all within 18-inch diameter. If the gun had moyed one-hundredth of an inch, if would have caused the bullet to drop four inches in the above distance. The same force is generated in a light gun as in a heayy one. The light one has dead weight enongh for the powder to exert the most of its power before the gun moves. The heayy one only gets a little additional force by holding its position longer, until the Jatter portion of gas escapes. It is evident that we could not do such fine shooting if the gun moyed before the bullet left the muzzle. In my article of the 29th, I stated that a column of air was packed within the gun at the muzzle (when too quick powder was used) that diminishéd the power. Tshould also haye stated that we knew of such resistance twenty-five year's ago, and regulated the grade of powder, accord- ing to the size of bore, and length of gun, 80 as to get the least resistance from compressed air. I will here state that Ido not agree with “Straight-bore” that the air within or without the barrel has anything to do with the upset of the bullet. ; There is no resistance of air at the breech of a gun, and there would not be resistance enough to upset a bullet (ifit was done with compressed air) until the bullet had moyed {ths the length of the barreh insuch case the Creedmoor bullets (where they do not take the grooves in loading) would have to get all of their spiral motion and centrifugal force within }th the lenzth of the barrel. . If a bullet did not take the grooves until it had moved half the length of the barrel, there would not be centrifugal force enough to keep those long Creedmoor bullets end on in their flight, which goes to prove that a bullet upsets and takes the grooyes on the start, and gets the full centrifugal force that the twist is Intended togive. If those Creedmoor bullets did not upset before they had moyed one inch or less, the patch would be blown from around them, and they could not hit a barn at 200 yards. A bulletis up- set before the whole charge of powderis burned. The amount that is required to upset one in arifle would upset one in a pistol, and that amount would be about all that would burn in the pistol. A larger amount would burn in the rifle, and give an accelerating power. A great overcharge of powder forms a cushion, and pre- yents the bullet from upsetting uniformly. A thick wad over the powder will preyent part of the upset. I have tried cork and other materials, but they caused an uneven upset and inaccurate shoot- ing. A thin wad doesnot make much difference. A bar of iron could not be upset if an inch thick of soft wood was placed on the end of it for the sledge~hammer to come in con- tact with. Guns that are imperfect and liable to leak before the bullet is upset require a wad over the powder. Bullets that get loose in the shells require the same, unless the rifle is made on the old plan of forcing the bullet to the grooves without a patch, An over- charge of powder doesnot act quite like sand. The sharp particles of sand take hold of the barrel, and form resistances equal to a solid plug screwed into it. If a straight plug of wood is inserted into the butt of a bullet (as in Straight-bore’s experiment), it would prevent the upset as far as the plug reached, and nearly all of the metal forward of the plug would react and show upset to the very point of the bullet. It would show a greater enlargement at the forward end of the plug than if the bullet was solid without the plug, because the most of the force behind would act at the for- ward end of the plug, and cause the centre of gravity much farther forward, and give more upset to the forward end of the bullet. The great blow given to the bullet by the powder upsets it the whole length. If yery quick powder is used, the forward half of the bullet will react and flow into itself, until it takes the form of the bore nearly to the very point of the bullet, which came nearly being the case with the curious bullet shown in the Forest AnD Stream of January 3, 1878. Where bullets are long and cylindrical the up- set is notas great at the butt end, but greater in the middle. The taper-form of a bullet is mads to bring the centre of grayity nearer the butt-end, and give a parallel expansion within its bear- ings. . A yery short bullet (that is not fitted to the grooves in loading) will not take the grooyesif suitable powder for a longer one is nsed, although the velocity would be greater, and more liable to upset, if done by compressed air. There are grades of powder that would mash a conical bullet like putty the instant it started, and form it into a cylinder-shaped plug in the form of the bore. Hazard’s FFFG would almost do itina large bore where the bullet was of soft lead. Some of the refined grades of powder would mash # conical bullet into a straight plug. A bullefput down into the gun within ten inches of the breech, and the gun fired with a good charge of powder, will pack a column of air close behind the bullet and make an indentation into the steel 1-50th of an inch deep by 1-16th of an inch long, making a cireular groove as if done with a flat-edge cutter. Tf the bullet is put down the muzzle only three inches, and the gun fired, thé long column of'air in the compressed state covers so much more space that the bullet starts before any indentation takes place. Such an experiment would burst a light barrel. If “‘Straight-bore” will take some rifle with Creedmoor bullet (that does not fill the grooves in loading), fire a number of bullets from it into snow, then rifle away every other land in the barrel down to within six inches of the breech, fire it again into snowy, and compare the bullets with those of the first trial, and he will find them all quite uniform in expansion, and all of them will have the full number of grooves as at the breech of the gun, In the .| last trial the airis expelled irom the barrel by the escape of gas passing the bullet after it has moved six inches, which prevents any chance of upset by compressed air. Expelling the air as aboye gives one-fourth more penetration, but loss accuracy, in consequence of the dirt being deposited forward of the bullet by the escape of gas. The curious rifle bullet described in your issue of Jan. 3, 1875, has the appearance of being fired from an old style German rifle, made many years ago. They had many grooves. The bnllets were conical, with # straight bearing about a quarter of an inch long. This bullet, found in the deer, must haye been a quarter of an inch longer before it was fired, and in form-like the above de— scribed, Its present form was made by using the quick powder: causing it to upset, and take a double length bearing. Ihave known large bullets to upset more than that. The crooked point was made by its striking some twig that retarded it before it struck the deer. ‘The imprint of paper folds at the base was made by, the great blow given by the powder. All soft conical bullets used with a patch show the full imprint of the threads of the cloth and grains of unburned powder on the base after being fired. This is another proof of the great blow given by the powder to upset a bullet on the start, and the indent- ations of unburned powder show that the main blow is given before the whole charge is burned. Gro, H. Ferriss. Monmovrs, Warren County, Lil, Jan. 3, 1878. Epitor ForEst AND STERAM: ; : In looking oyer a recent number of your much yalued paper, I discovered a communication from a Mr. Ferris on the “up- setting of bullets,” as he calls it, I must say I was struck with the erroneous impression he seems to have, and tries to convey in his letter. p His misapprehension of both the long-range muzzle-loader and the long-range breech-loader seems to mé to be most profound, and altogether unaccountable in one who has eyer seen or eyen — heard of either. In the best muzzle-loaders the ball is a cone, the base being its largest diameter. The bearing surface, or that part of the ball which is squeezed into the grooves of the barrel, is very small, say 1-16thof aninch. The theory is that that is enough surface to prevent the escape of the gas past the ball, and the minimum amount of friction. With this ball it is necessary to use a starter, so that the ball, when driyen home, may stand with its conical point exactly in the centre of the chamber. If it does not the ball will leaye the muzzle in the same position, and, of course, will go wild. Mr. F. is altogether mistaken in his state- ment that the ball is cast so small that it will ‘talmost drop” into the barrel of the gun. If is rammed through the starter, and into the barrel, and is large enough to take the rifles as it is rammed home. Your correspondent is mistaken in his statement & the ball is swaged into the grooves by the force of the dis- charge behind. The base of the ball is either perfectly fat or slightly oval, and cannot be influenced in that way by the force of the gas upon the surface. The old Minie ball had a hollow base, and the explosion of the charge did spread the ball into the grooves. The Enfield rifle ball had also a hollow base, and a boxwood plug was forced into the opening at the moment of discharge for the same purpose. Both these were rammed down very loosely into the chamber, and were “upset” by the forces behind them. But such cannot take place in a ball with # solid or flat base, and is not so intended, Now, asto the breech-loader: Twelve or thirteen years ago I had occasion to try several kinds of them, includ- ing the Sharps, the Henry, and the Colt. I found all unreliable in that most important quality—steady accuracy. Several excel- lent shots would be made, and then would come one or two which could not be accounted for in any way only that the gun or am- munition was imperfect. At that time they were worthless for sporting or target purposes. In a long talk with the late Mr. Sharp (the inyentor of the Sharps rifle), he gaye me (after admit- ting the fact as stated) several reasons for it, the principle of which was this, that they all fashioned their bullets after the style then, as now, used in the muzzle-loader—a cone with a small bearing. In many instances the ammunition was not very carefully prepared, the point of the cone not exactly in the centre of the chamber, and a wild shot was the consequence, Noy, all thisis changed. They haye lengthened the bearing surface of the ball, and grooved it to lessen the friction, so that if the point is not exactly in the centre of the chamber it must right itself when it takes the grooves at the moment of discharge, and no harm is done. The result is that our breech-loading rifles of to-day, for steadiness, accuracy and regularity, are eqnul to the best muzzle-loaders. Not better in these respects. “Just as good,” is high praise when compared with our best American muzzle- loading rifle. With this digression let us go back to Mr. F, He says that Creedmoor was not a contest between muzzle and breech- loaders, as the behavor of the ball is alike in both. It is a most singular statement for any one to make who has eyer seen the two instruments. His assertion that the ball isswaged into the grooves in both by the ‘‘spreading” of the ball is truein neither case. In neither case is the ball cast small enough to be ‘falmoat dropped into the muzzle of the gun.” Did he ever try tg ram the bal— say of Remington’s .50-gauge cartridge—into the muzzle of his .50-gauge gun? I fancy it would make him sweat, particularly one of his long-range balls which is one-sixteenth part tin. No! The ball is forced from the wide chamber at the breech into the narrower grooyed portion of the barrel, and takes the rifles or is upset, not because it is expanded by the force of the powder, but because it is too large to be driven through without doing so. F VENATOR. Mernomonze, Wis., Jan. §, 1878. Eprrork Forrest AND STREAM: T have read some communications in your paper on the recoil of guns and the upset of bullets. Below I give my views on these. points briefly, and if the same ideas have already been advanced: by others, and published by you, do not publish this letter. The: recoil takes place immediately after the bullet has left the rifle, otherwise the aim would be seriously disturbed, and the mark would not be hit. The recoilis caused by the outer air rushing in to fillthe yacuum made by the explosion of the powder and exit of thecharge. The report is a result of the same cause. The: upset of the bullet is from three canses combined, viz. : ist. The sudden starting of the bullet froma state of inertia. 2d. The friction retarding the ball, and thus in a manner con- tinuing the first cause. 3d. The compressed air in front of the bullet, However we theorize on these matters we must not overlook the prime factors, powder, fire and man, who is disposed to ‘‘ kick up a fuss generally.” 7 : Yours truly,,. J, 0, Kyare. ie a 4 ‘ 7 + i) 7 ook _ FOREST AND STREAM. 481 ~ Eiprron Fornsr anp Srrwai: The articles published in your paper are always welcomed by all sportsmen, especially those on rifle shooting and the upset of bul- lets. They have awakened an interest in understanding the why and wherefore of the things, and cannot fail to produce a good and lasting result. The remarks in regard to the N. & L, Syra- cuse muzzle-loading rifle suit me exactly, A little of my own experience will, perhaps, set some one better qualified, to thinking and working. Haying two .44 calibre rifles, one. a F.°& W. Wor- cester breech-loader, 7 pounds, and the other a Rigby muzzle- Toader, 7}3 pounds, witha false muzzle and ball shaper, I haye tried the two side by side. The muzzle-loader inyariably gives a penetration of 10 deg. greater at 100 yards than the breech, while the upset of the ballsis about 1-16th to 1-Sth less. The charge used being 50 grains Curtis & Haryey or Laflin & Rand, and 100 graina lead ; both balls being swedged and cast with a } soft metal and § hardened lead. Soon a party of ‘‘ours” are to rig a recoil gauge and try what virtue a muzzle-loader can possess over a breech. Would say that both these guns are Aj shooters, and have made remarkably good targets. - Worcester, Jan. 18, 1878. NED. er THE PROPOSED MATCH Between Breech-loaders and Muzzle-lond- ers Rigby and the Sharps Rifle Co. Suanps AnmMory, BrrpgErort, anaes December 29, 1877. Me. Joun Richy, Dunit, Inenann; Dear Sir—Inu response to your letter published in the Volun- leer Service Gazellé, Dec. 8, in which you say: ‘‘I am ready to arrange a match st 1,000 yards between two men shooting with muzzle-loaders and two men with American breech-loaders, the latter to clean at their discretion, and the prize to go to the squad making the bést score in a given time,’’ we announce to you our desire to meet you in such a match, and, with a view of settling the detail, we send the following conditions for consideration : i. You to name two men who shall shoot Risby muzzle-loaders and we will name two men who shall shoot Sharps breech-loaders, each squad to be allowed one or more substitutes who may take the place of a contestant in case of accident or illness, 2. The rules of the N. R. A, of America that apply to team matches shall govern this, and the rifles used shall also conform in weight and trigger pull to said rules. s 4. Hach competitor must continue through the shooting of each day with the rifle begun with, except in case of an accident not pertaining to the system or style of gan used, such as the break- ing of a part, etc.; but the sticking of a shell in a breech-loader, or a load that will not discharge in a muzzle-loader and other ac- cidents peculiar to the rifie, will be at the risk of the competitor. +4. The match to come off during the month of May next, and, to make conditions as nearly equal as to windand weather, it shall be shot on three days, one day in each of three successive weeks, and to continue one hour on each day. In case of severe stornt on any day appoiuted, that day’s shoot may be postponed to an- Other day in same week. The shooting may begin at any hour of the day, but each hour must be completed when begun, except in gase of storm that shall render shooting impossible, in which case it may be completed at another hour or on another day. A sufii- cient number of targets shall be supplied each squad, so that any delay in the marking shall not delay the contestants. 5. Hach squad to select the range on which it will shoot, you to select oné or more persons to represent you upon the range se- lected by our squad (which will be Creedmoor undoubtedly), and we to be likewise represented upon the range used by you. The prize, which shall be ———, and shall be furnished by the loser, “ to go tothe squad making the best score in a giyen time,” Yours truly, Tue Suares Rirpe Co, ea and River Hishing. FISH IN SEASON IN JANUARY. peek SOUTHERN WATERS. Pompano, Trachynotu carolinus. Grouper, Lpinephelpus nigritus. Drum (two species). DPamily Scie- Trouf (black bass), Centropristis nulee. atrarvus, BRingfish, Menticiyrus nebulosus. Striped Bass, or Rockfish, Roccus Sea Bass, Sciwnops ocellatus. lineatus. Sheepshead, Archoswrgus probato- Tailorfish, Pomatomus saltatrix. cephalus. 7 Black Basss, Micropterus salmoider: Snapper, Dutjanis cavus. M, nigricans, isn iw Market—Retait Paices.—Striped bass, 20 to 25 cents; smelis, 10 to 18; bluefish, 15; frozen salmon, 80; mackerel, 15 to 25; Southern shad, from Newbern, N. C., first in market, $1; white perch, 14; Spanish mackerel, 30; green turtle, 25; terrapin, $18 per doz. ; frost fish, 8; halibut, 18 ; haddock, 8; codfish, 6 to 8; blackfish, 15; Newfound- land herring, 6; flounders, § to 124; eels, 18; lobsters, 10 : sheepsheads, 25; scallops, $1.50 per gallon; soft clams, 80 to 60 per 100; whitelish, 18; pickerel, 15; sunfish, 6; yellow perch, 6; salmon frovt, 18; black bass, 18; yellow pike, 12 to 15; aiscoes, 12; hard crabs, $3 per 100. Massacuuserts—Medjord, Jun. 19.—Fine sport on the Upper Mystic, fishing through the ice for pickerel and bluck bass. James W. Russell and Mr. Lymms caught, Jan. 16th, in six hours’ fishing, respectively fifty-eight and thirty-six pounds. A few bass were taken, the largest weighing two and a half pounds. Memore. v Massacuuserts,—lVew Bedford, Jan, 19.—The fishermen have had one week of pond fishing through the ice, and large strings of pickerel and perch were taken. CoNnoHA, MoyEMENts oF THE Fisning PLREr.—The fishing fleet is on the increase, some 35 vessels being engaged in the LaHave and Geores fishery and about 40 in the Bank fishery. The number of fishing arrivals for the week has been nine, one from Fortune Bay witha cargo of salt herrmg, four from the Banks with 15,000 los. split codfish and 60,000 Ibs. fresh hali- but, and four from Georges.with about 150,000 lbs. round cod and 10,000 lbs, halibut.—Cape Ann Advertiser, Jan, 17. Naw Yorr.—Greenwood Lake, Orange Co,, Jan. 14th.— Judging by the numerous instances I have heard your paper quoted as authority by visitors here, Forust anp STREAM must be very popular with the patrons of Greenwood Lake ; and, as most sportsmen and lovers of nature cherish pleasant memories of their summer haunts and places of recreation, I yenture sending you a few stray winter notes from a summer resort. The last of the summer guests haye long since departed. The proprietors of the different hotels, taking advantage of the exceptionably fine weather, have already made many of the repairs arid improvements usually postponed until spring. At the ‘‘ Brandon” House a large, new ice-house has been built, and is now ready for filling. At the ** Windermere” extensive alterations and improve- ments have been made in the dining-rooms; the parlors en- larged, new water-closets builts and connected by covered porches on the first and second floors with the house; a barber-shop annexed to billiard room, and new, covered porch entire length of building. Many other improvements are in contemplation. At the ‘Traphagen” the approach to the house has been changed and very much improved, giving more lawn in front. Mr. Jenness has already filled his ice-house, and is the ‘ nioneer” ice man of this season. At the ‘‘Bradner” House, it being a new house, very little has been done or needed in the way of repairs or buildihg. At the ‘‘Harzen ” House a new and very pretty boat-house has been built, and additions to the hotel are said to be pro- jected for the spring. The lake closed on the 7th, and is now firmly frozen over with an average thickness of about seven inches of ice. Several persons have already been fishing through the ice, but so far with poor success. This is supposed to be the close season for all game fish, but some of our fishermen contend that the law does not apply to perch or catfish. “If this is the case legislation is needed, for ail jish should be protected dur- ing the breeding and spawning season. The great question of the hour with our hotel men now is the ice crop, and all are prepared to fill their houses as soon as a ‘‘cold snap” occurs. ‘* GREENWOOD.” —The New Jersey Mirror says that the run of codfish off the Jersey coast this year is unusual, and the fishermen around Atlantic City bave caught them in such large quautities that the price has been greatly reduced since the beginning of the season. As much as eight tons of the fish have been brought | into the Atlantic City inlet in a single day, and while the aver- age price was ten cents a pound it is now from three to five cents a pound at retail. —Black bass are now one of the most popular fish sold in the Philadelphia market, “There is a steady demand for them at remunerative prices. Maryianp—/ilkton, Jon. 19.—Catfish in the Northeast River are unusually plenty this season. Froriwa—Lake City, Jan. 14.-There are quite a number of fresh-water lakes near this place, which give to it its name. Fish are quite plenty-—bass, bream, and pike. T. B. R. Toe ‘“‘Great WusrTern Pisoarorran OLup”’ was organ- ized at Philadelphia, on the 5th inst., by the election of the following officers: President, Wesley M. Stoner; Vice-Pres., Robert OC. Smith; Secretary, John B. Simon; Treasurer, Thomas Russell. The office of Captain and Steward has not been filled as yet. W Tur Reprisn or InAwo.—We have received from Capt. Chas. Bendire, ist Cavalry U. 8. A., a monograph on the birds of Southeastern Oregon, which is a most valuable ad- dition to ornithology. The gallant captain was engaged in the chase after the Nez Perce Indians. He writes: ‘* As my ride extended over 3,200 miles of country, I had a chance to see considerable, and I must say that I passed over some most interesting regions, particularly in Northern Idaho. Made the acquaintance of the grayling in Firehole River, Montana, and subsequently in several other places. As far as trout are concerned I won’t say anything; the stories to - you, Eastern gentlemen, would sound too fishy. have to come out here and see for themselves. at the headquarters of the Redfish, such as in the Wallowa Lake, W. T.; but in Payetie Lake they aré much more plentiful. Unfortunately I passed the latter place a little too early, and none were obtainable at the time I was there, the comniencement of J uly. The latter part of August and the whole of September is the proper time to find them, and a regular fishery is established near the head of the larger Payette Lake where parties-make a busi- ness to catch and salt them for the market furnished by the mining camps in the vicinity. They will _ T camped are found Sprit Bameoo Rops ror Eneranp,—With a leading house like Conroy, Bissett & Malleson, of No. 65 Fulton street, New York, there is no dull season. The process of manufac- turing goes on all throughout the year. Split bamboo rods, which beautiful angling implements are the great specialties of this firm, cannot be turned out like buttons. Care must be taken in the selection of the materials, and when the many pieces which make up the rod are brought together in order to glue, or otherwise fasten and bind the bits together, is a process requiring time and precaution. Delicate hand-work cannot be forced; whenever it is, such work is scamped. The demand for spring tackle commences as early as Janu— ary, and notwithstanding the general ideas of bad times and no money, Messrs. Conroy, Bissett & Malleson are hard at work turning out their tackle to meet the wants of anglers. Coals may not go to Neweastle, still Conroy, Bissett & Malle- son are sending all the time their finest split bamboo rods to England, having quite lately filled an order for three of their very choicest rods. ! ——_>—_+ @ + —4— AILANTHUS WORMS FOR GUT LENGTHS. TORONTO, Jan. 14, 18Ts. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM : Iwas much interested in Wm. Gray’s article on “ Silk-worm Gut” in your lastissue, and, without occupying too Inuch of your valuable space, would like to keep up attention to the subject. I was not aware that gut of the length and size that Mx, Gray mentions as haying been in his possession had ever been made, but I always thought it was possible to make such gut from some of the larger Bombycidx. Some years ago, my friend Dr, Garlick, then living in Cleveland, gaye me some cocoons of the ailanthus silk worm (Attacus cynthia, or ceropia, I think he called it), which he found attached to the rose bushes in his gar- den, and which I brought home intending to try the experiment of pro- ducing silk worm guf from them. From the size of the caterpillar, T was convinced that itwas practicable to procure gut of great length and s81Ze, Such, in fact, as Mr. Gray describes. Unfortunately, I was not at home when the moths emerged from the cocoons, and although I had Imade suitable arrangements, I did not succeed in hatching any cater- pillars; and, even had I done so, Ifear I would have had difficulty in getting sufticient proper food for them. I have never, however, given up the idea, and would like to excite sufficient interest in some of your readers living in those localities where ailanthus moths are found, and where snitable food can be obtamed, to try the experiment, which, if successful, would not only be a great boon to ishermen, but would also “pay.” Dr. Garlick informed me that these moths existed in great numbers around Cleveland, and that the caterpillars fed on the sassa- fras. By the way, a singular fact occurred in connexion with the cocoons, Which will be interesting to entomologists: One of them did not open the next Summer along with the others; it lay all the next yearin a drawer along witha lotof odds and ends, and; during the second summer, to my surprise, 2 moth emerged from if, but its vitality was so feeble that it only lived a few hours. d. H. RICHARDSON. ‘—Eyen in Paris they have plumbers, and plumbers haye bills, as witness this item from a bill: : To looking for leak in gas pipes,............ececeseeescenseceee ROP CINE THE AAING sw sence Peaello dp eet eee te Uae e eee eee eevee rei WOCA Sow eny aie as seitasy re paa se eee ebesvecs sersevereeeeeereees 5 francs It is even worse in America, where the plumber not only always has an assistant, but has to lose time while his aasist- ant has gone for the soldering iron or the charcoal. _BOCARDUS’ PATENT GLASS BALL TRAP. The attention of Shooting Clubs and the public generally is called to this trap; it is the only one that gives good practice for wing shooting, as it throws the ball ina manner more closely resembling the flight of a bird than any other trap made, Any man who has never shota bird on the wing, and.will practice from my trap according to: rule until he can break two- thirds of the balls he shoots at, can go in the field and secure a good bag of game. The single4rap will throw the balls in any direction or elevation at the option of the puller, as the screen prevents the shooter seeing which way the trap may be seg, The Bogardus Patent Rough Glass Balls are made of uniform weight and thickness, and have a corrugated surface that strengthens the ball for shipment to any part of the country, prevents the glancing of shot and thereby insures the breaking of the ball when hit. Buy none but the best, and patronize the man who has spent both time and money to introduce glass ball shooting to the sporting public, until it has become a national pastime. Ballsand traps can be ordered through all gun dealers Balls $2 per 100; liberal discount to the trade, —[See advertisement. 482 FOREST AND STREAM. Pachting and Boating. HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEE, Boston. Date, New York. |Char lesten H My. ar. H, M. JAN, B5..0...0404- d 19 1 13 0 15 Dell. Bharat oer 3) 71 2 05 x 12 Rie Bisse cuss, | 10 20 8 09 2 1 THN. R8...-. 0400. | 27 4 il 3 24 dan, 29.., 4 § 83 5 14 4 29 dan. 30,... 9 BL 6 0s § 29 dan. 31.... 10 28 7 00 6 18 ICE YACHTING. In response to the request of numerous read- ers, we republish from our issue of Jan. 27, 1876, the ont of the ice yacht Haze, belonging to Aaron Innis, Esq., of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and the following description of the dimensions and mode of building anice yacht of about the size of the Haze, which will give an intelligible idea of their construction : = The body, or boat proper, is made up of three principal parts—the keel or centre timber, and two side timbers. The keel is 2t feet 6 inches long, 3 inches wide end 9 inches deep. The two ter in the centre, and 21¢ inches atthe ends. It ig fastened aft of the mast by means of an eye anda staple. The jib-boom is fifteen feet 3 inches long, 2}¢ inches in diameter at the centre, and 2 inches at the ends, and is fastened to the forward end of the bowsprit. The gaff is 8 feet 9 inches long, 2 inches in di- ameter, and has the jaws made to an angle, so that they set square across the mast. The sails are two in number, the mainsail and the jib. The mainsail has the following dimen- sions: hoist, 14 feet, 6 inches; foot, 28 feet; head, 8 feet ; leach, 28 feet; the lift of the main- sail at the end of the boom is 1 foot 6 inches, The dimensions of the jib are as followa: hoist, 15 feet; foot, 1444 feet; leach, 22 feet; and it has a liftof one foot. The rigging is of half inch round iron and wire rope. How To Draw THE Water Lives.—In origi- nal designs, the midship section is first deter- mined, then the width of the proposed water line is marked on the midship section, and a bat- ten is bent so as to touch the grooves or rabbet in stem and stern deadwood, and take in its curye the point marked in the midship section. The outline of the deck is shaped in a similar manner, and these lines are next transferred from the half-breadth to their respective places on the body plan. Curved lines—to represent the outlines of the cross-section—are drawn so race. The winner or winners of a junior race may, at the option of the executive committee, be permittéd to contest in a senior race, provid- ing application be made immediately after the winning of a juniorrace. The races each day shall begin at 3 P. Mm. First Day.—l1, Junior four-oar; 2, Junior double-seull ; 3, Six-oared barges; 4, Junior single-seull; 5, Tub race, fifty yards. 2 Second Day.—1, Senior four—oar; 2, Junior double-seull ; 3, Gig race ; 4, Senior single-seull ; 5, Review by the’Commodore ; 6, Swimming race, one hundred yards. Length of course, one mile straightaway and return, for all races. ered Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20, 1878. Resolved, That a piece of plate, to be denomi- nated the “Association Challenge Medal,” be awarded to the winner of the senior four-oared and senior single-seull races, to be won at least three consecutive times before becoming the property of the winners ; Fiesolved, That a special medal be awarded to the winners in each class of the junior races at the regatta in 1878, to become the property of the individuals to whom granted, Considerable competition arose between Madi- ison, Wis., and Peoria, Ill., each offering induce- ments for the holding of the regatta. It was finally decided in fayor of Peoria, A committee of three was chosen to act with the Peoria Club in the inyestment of $600 guaranteed by the Peoria Boat Club for prizes. Rover. OTT nna Wy Ye (fle yy “ sMea y Oanza YY Wy ICE-YACHT “HAZE.” side timbers are each 24g inches wide and 4 inches deep. They are joined at the stern to a semi-ciréle ef 15 inches radius, and at the mast by means of a curyed plank 12 inches wide, 3 inches deep, and 7 feet 4 inches long, which is bolted tothem. . The runner plank to which the two forward runners are bolted, and which is bolted to the under side of the side timbers and running un- der the keel, which projects about an inch below the side timbers. The runners are three in number, two forward and one aft (called the rudder), are made of 2- inch plank, and haye steel shoes bolted to them by means of bolts tapped into the shoe and run- ning through the wood, haying their heads countersunk there so as to be flush. The shoes are fastened by 5% inch bolts tapped into them ; they are ground on the running edge to an angle of 90 deg., and are 13¢ inch deep. The afteraunner, or rudder, is smaller than the forward ones, and is fastened to a rudder- post, which passes through the keel and termi-, nates in a tiller, 2 feet 8 inches long, by which the boat is steered. The body is planked on the under side with inch boards for a distance of about 7 feet from the after-end. , The mast is 20 feet high, 5 inches in diameter at the foot and 3t¢ inches at the top, and has a- fopmiast fixed into the top 3 fect long, 3 inches in diameter at the large and 1 inch at the small end. The bowsprit is 16 feat long, 6 inches deep at the widest part, and 33g at the ends, and is 3 inches wide on the bottom, beveling to 2 inches ‘on the top. Itis fastened to the keel by meang of an iron band three-quarters of an inch wide, and also bya bolt running through both. _ The boom 8 29 feet long, 444 inches in diame- as to connect the determined points for deck and load water line with the rabbet of the keel. Intermediate water lines are also drawn on the body ‘plan, and the buttock lines drayn and transferred from the body to the sheer plan. Draw the buttock curves on the sheer plan true curves, and all imperfections shown must be rec™ tified as described in the paper on drawing. Navticus. MississipPI VALLEY AMATEUR ASSOCIATION .— Chicago, Jan. 14—Editor Forest and Stream.— The Mississippi Valley Amateur Association held their annual meeting in this city on Saturday last. The following members of the ‘Executive Board were present: Pres., J. C. Osgood, Bur- lington, Iowa; Vice-Pres., J. A. St. John, St. Louis, Mo.; Sec’y, R. G. Thwaites, Madison, Wis.; Commodore, C. L. Williams, St. Paul, Minn.; Treas., F. M. Staples, Chicago; Ensign, P. CG. Wheeler, Peoria, Ill.; F. W. Montgomery, Milwankee, Wis. ; and F, W. Gould, Moline, Tl. The following programme on regatta was adopted : ‘Resolved, That Article VI. of the by-laws be araen ded, by the addition of the following as Sec- on V.: 1 _ A junior sculler is one who neyer won a race in a club or any association regatta. A junior crew is one in which no membe thereof has ever. participated in the winning of a shell race in-any club or-association regatta. A senior sculler or oarsman is one who has won or participated in the winning of a junior RecGatta Assoctation or SourH CARoLINA.— The annual meeting of the Regatta Association of South Carolina was held Jan. 12, and I give you report of the same : To Commodore Tupper we are indebted for the prosperous condition of the Association, and there is no one that has taken a livelier interest, or has done so much for the aquatic sports of Charleston, as the Commoe- dore, and his resignation will be keenly felt by the Association. His successor, Mr. Geo. D. Bryan, is a geutleman who has also done a great deal for the Association, and he is certain to sEeep it up to the present prosperous co ndition to which Commodore T. has raisedit. The ap- preciation in which the retiring Commodore's efforts were regarded was expressed in aresolu- tion of thanks. The followin g officers were then unanimously elected, and the meeting adjourned: Commodore, George D. Bryan. Vize-Commodore, E. H. Frost. Rear Commodore, B. H. Rutledge. Vice-Presidents, Henry Gourdin, Wm. Ravenel, OC. O, Witte, C. D. DeSaussure, W. L. Tren- holm. ; Solicitor, Wilmot G. DeSauseure; Secretary, Samuel Wragg: Treaaurer, T. 5. Heyward, Jr. ; Assistant Treasurer, J. P. Moodie. Executive Committee—A. T. Smythe, A, B- Murray, C. H. Glidden, C. BR. Holmes, Jr., E. H* Sparkman, F. W. Dawson, A. L, Tobias, Samuel Wragg, J. B. Bissell, J. Gegare Walker, R. D. Mure, W. K, Bryan, A. Vanderhorst, J. Ancrum Simons, H. B. Bull. A New Year's Reearra on Lake Grorcr.— Quite an unusual event was the single-scull race which came off at Lake George, N. Y., Jan, 1. rOne year ago the day was celebrated by a trot ting race on the ice. This year, over the same course, six stalwart oarsmen pulled their boats, taken for the nonce from their winter quarters. The winner was Mr. Ed Trish, who made the mile in 8m. 45s. Conumera Comtecr BAtu.—The ball at Del- monico’s, Jan 16, for the benefit of the Columbia College crew, was in every way a decided succeas, creditable to its efficient managers and, in its proceeds, of substantial aid to the boating fund. —Haryard has challenged Cornell to a fresh- man eight-oared race of three miles. MESSRS. TIFFANY & Co., UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK City, have made extensive prep- arations for the approaching HOLIDAYS. Their Stock of Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds, Bronzes, Pottery, Stationery and Fancy Articles, is the larg- estand most varied in this coun- try, and includes novelties from abroad and choice goods of their own manufacture, not to be found elsewhere. A special department has been organized for sending goods to persons ata distance from New York, andany one known to the house, or naming satisfactory references, can have careful se- lections sent for inspection, They have lately published a little pamphlet containing a con- densed account of each depart- ment, and lists of articles appro- priate for presents, which they will send toany address on re- quest. «Medicinal, The Great European Novelty. HUNYADI JANOS. The Best Natural Aperient. THE LANCET.— “Funyadi Janos.— Baron Liebig affirms that its richness in aperient salts sur- passes that of all other 4 known waters.” THE BRITISH MEDICAL JOUR- NAL.—* Hunyad!l Ja- nos,—The most agree- able, safest, and most efficacious aperient water.” PROFESSOR VIRECHOW, Berlin. “ Invariably good and prompt suceess; most valuable.” PROFESSOR BAMBERGHER, Vienna. ‘I have pre- scribed these Waters with remarkable success,” PROFESSOR SCANZONI, Wurzburg. “I prescribe none but this,” PROFESSOR LAUDER BRUNTON, M. D,, F.R.8,, London. ‘‘More pleasant than its rivals, and sur- passes them in efficacy.” PROFESSOR AITKEN, M. D., F. R. 8., Royal Mili- tary Hospital, Netley. ‘Preferred to Pulina and Friedrichshall.” ‘ A WINEGLASSFUL A DOSE. Every genuine bottle bears the name of “The Apollinaris Co. (limited), London, FREDERICK DE BARY & CO., 41 and 43 Warren Street, New York. Sole Agents for United States and Canadas, > - at = aan el +h3 - FOR SALE BY DEALERS, GROCERS AND DRUGGISTS, ; . ROREST AND STREAM, | ch NICHOLS & LEFI SYRACUSE, N. Y., MANUFAOTURERS OF [DOUBLE AND SINCLE-BARREL BREECH-LOADING SHOT-CUNS Double-Barrel Breech-Loading Rifles, and Shot and Rifle combined. Muzzle-Loading Creedmoor guaranteed to be the best, and not to give ‘‘ UnaccouNTABLE MISSES,” Our Catalogue for 1878 will be ready January 15, giving full desertption of gun, recent improvements in same, matters of general interest to Sportsmen, ete., ete, he Rennel. ST. LOUIS BENCH SHOW February 19th, 20th, 2ist and 22d, 1878. Ge Renrel. W EST MILTON KENNEL—“Lelap” in the stnd, bred by R. H. Purcel Liewellin, England, sire “Leicester,” dam ‘* Doll,” sister to ‘Dart’ and Adams’ ‘Drake,’ color white, ticked black and tan, 23% inches high, extra quality, yery handsome, Fee, $25, - SETTERS FOR SALE.—‘‘Fan,” black and tan, pure Gordon, imp. stock, out of “Maud,” by Marbles’ “Grouse,” two years old; taught first lessons; bred to ‘‘Lelap” Jan, 5, i878; price $75. One dog, two years, white and chesnut, sire Tucker's dog, Provi- dence, Kk, I., Copeland’s “Old Pete” grand sire, dam English imported, very handsome, 2334 inches high; taught first lesson, and game shot over; price $75. Bell,’ half imported red Irish and half English, color orange, two years old, taught first and second lessons (see cireular), extra in field, fast, staunch and handsome, 237 inches high, never bred, price $125; will breed her to “‘Lelap,” same price. Dogs trained and boarded. For terms and particulars, send for circular, FRANKLIN SUMNER, Milton, Blue Hill, Mass, jit 4t $3,000 CASH PRIZES, $2,500 SPECIAL PRIZES. REDUCED RATES AND PASSES FOR DOGS ON RATLROADS—HALF RATES BY ALL THE EXPRESS COMPANIES. The richest prize list ever offered at a dog show in America. Premium lists ready for mailing on ap- plication to the Secretary, Age SALE—A yaluable setter dog, nearly three years old, choice stock, price $30. A first-class English double-barrel breech-loader, made to order for A. A. Kellogg, New Haven, Conn; used very little; warranted; size, No. 12; price, $50. Also, a Butler Health-lift; good as new; a litt!e shop worn; cost $15, price $25, Address 218 Orange street, New Hayen, Conn. j1T 8t HE DOG BREAKER’S GUIDE.—Train your own dogs in the most artistic manner. ‘*The Dog Breaker’s Guide” sent for three cent stamp. M.VON CULIN, Delaware City, Del. jiT tf OR SALE.—Onc imported red Irish setter dog Dash, from J. C. Cooper, Limerick, Ireland, o good stock, sired by Grouse out of Flirt. Dash is about two years old and unbroken; of a deep blood red color, with slight marking of white on face, - Price moderate. One Chesapeake Bay duck dog, Friday (long hair), well broken to retrieve (about one year old). Price, $25. Snapshot, celebrated cham- pion pomter, and Frank, imported English setter, winner of first at Philadelphia, in the stud. LIN- COLN & HELLYAR, Warren, Mass. jani7 4t Entries Close Feb. 5, 1878, Positively. All entry fees must accompany entries, Certifi- Gates furnished exhibitors by the Association en- titling the holders to reduced railroad rates and privileges. CHAS. LINCOLN, Superintendent, JOHN W. MUNSON, Sec., St. Louis, Mo. EDINA HENNETL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, Spaniels, fox and beagle hounds, “Sancho,” Imp. Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K. C. 8. B., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celebrated ‘‘Hamlet,” No. 8386. This dog “Sancho” has won seven prizes—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here, ao Ss OCKER SPANIEL BREEDING KENNEL OF inom BA LARD / M. P. MCKOON, Franklin, Del. Co., N. ¥.— a L = A K | L L E. R g I keep only cockers of the finest strains. I sell only young stock. I guarantee satisfaction and safe de- FoR THE livery 10 every customer. These beautiful and in- telligent dogs caunot be beaten for ruffed grouse and woodcock shooting and retrieving. jl0 tf DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute and Perfect Hxterminator of the pest. May be used with entire safety. Contents of a package suilicient to rid half a dozen large dogs of the vermin. NO PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITHe OUT THE FLEA KILLER. Price 50 Cents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price. Hes SALE CHEAP—Red Trish setter pups, whelped Noy. 21, out of Belle II.; she out of Belle Mead, by Robinson’s Jack; sire Mack, he out of Carrie, by Plunket, P. DUNHAM, Leeds, wae «< Jan24 2t 'ULL-BLOODED—Two Irish setter bitches, four months. Sire of pups, Don, imported from J, C. Ceoper, of Limerick, Ireland, by C. H, Turner, Sec. Nat. Kennel Club, St. Louis, Mo.; dam, Conntess, by Rodman’s Dash, One Gordon bitch, eighteen months old; hunted this fall; staunch on quail and very fast, with good nose; will make a gnod one. Exoprietors, One Gordon bitch eight months old. Full i = . pedigree LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, given with pups. H.B, VONDERSMITH, Lancas- ay19 tf 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YOrM, | 7: Pa. Nove2 tt Re SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies ont of my blue belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Two df them are black, white and tan, and are almost perfect images of theiir sire, For particulars, address L. F. WHITMAN, 5 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. Je2s tf D OQ G S a DR. HENRY GARDNER, 1,762 Broadway, between 56th and 57th st., New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission. Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases. Ag 2tf far Sale. F& SALE—A_ Remington, donble-barrelled, breech-loading shot-gun; cost $85; as good as new; will sell for $60, including reloading tools, shelis, etc, Address W. H. MILLAR, Sterling Run, Cameron County, Pa. Jan24 3t ECOND-HAND.—A very fine Tolley breech loader, with two sets of barrels fitted to same stock; One pair 10-bore Damascus and very close shooting, other pair laminated steel and cylinder bore; weight, 9 lbs. and 93, Ibs. This gun was Inade to order for the owner, and is very superior in every respect. Can be examined at gun store of eae C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N. Y. ov1T. SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES’ Twenty-one Gold, Silyer and Bronze Medals awarded, including Medal of English Kennel Club, and of Westminster Kennel Club, New York. None are genuine unless so stamped. F. 0. De LUZE, 13 South William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent. BROWN & HILDHR, St. Louis, Western Agents. For sale in cases af 112 pounds, Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. Ge AND COUNTRY PROPERTY bonght, sold and exchanged. C, S, PECK, S West Twenty- A Bane to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. aig ak Sg he tee Sevienty This Powder is guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or any other animals, or money returned. It is put up DECOY DUCES, in patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, which greatly facililutes its use. Simple and efficacious, M. C. WEDD . . Manufacturer of Decoy Ducks, Mallards, Blacks, Canvas-Backs, Blue-Bills and Red-Heads. Extra size and yery nice, by my customers sending their best models to copy. 50 cents each. 87 Manhattan street, Rochester, N. Y. jit Manted, Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS A CERTAIN REMEDY. _ put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with tall directions for use. ice 50 cents per Box by mall. Both Tie above are recommended by Rop AND Gun and FOREST AND STREAM. — W. HOLBERTON, ; 102 NASSAU STREET. W4nk TED—An eight-gauge double breech-loader. Address, with description and price, 8, Baty aise Office of “‘Worést and Stream,” ot? Judges in their Report, from which the following is an extract: as the best Instruments ata price rendering them bination of Reeds and Bells, producing noyel and pleasing effects, containing many desirable improve- nents, wil stand longer in dry or damp elimate, .egs They contain a magnificent Chime of Bells, tuned in perfect harmony with the Reeds, producing wonder- will make a splendid writing desk, with our Book Teachers, Churches and Lodges, upon application to ington, N, J. Octil HIGHEST HONORS AT THE Centennial World’s Fai, 1876! ORGANS NOW READY, THE SHONINGER Sportsman's Gazetteer GENERAL GUIDE. WITH .WAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, 300 pp., Price, $3. BY CHARLES HALLOCK, EDITOR OF “FOREST AND STREAM ;” AUTHOR OF THE “BISHING TOURIST,” ‘CAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA,” 3:76, NEW YORE: “FOREST and STREAM” PUBLISHING COMF “NX, The Dook is a complete manual for sportsmen : it Zives every sportsminlike method for captur- ‘Dg avery known game auimal, bird and fish in worth America, It designates the proper cuarses for guns for each Kiad of game, the various kinds of decoys and bilnds, aud baits and tackle for the fish. it gives over 4,000 localities where same and fish may be found, specifies the game found in exch tocality, the hotel accommodation, and the best route to get there. (The preparation of this Diréctory was in itself a work of great magnitude ) it gives the scientific name and specilic character- istics of each species it describes, with the Aahitat and breeding season of each—a, most valuable con- tribution to science. it describes 297 varieties of edible fish alone, inat may be taken with the hook; 80 varieties of ducks; 50 varieties of snipe or Waders, and the different methods of shooting éach. its instructions for. capturing large game are very minute, and the chapters on wweodcraft, outfitting aiid campihg have been pronounced by “El Cazador,” of Los Angeles, California, to be simply complete. Every kind of dog used for sport is designated, and his points for, bench judgments. filly’ given. The chapters relating to selection, breeding, rearing, breaking, care and’ diseases, zomprise a seventh part of the yolumé, | There are-7i prescriptions and retipes given under the revision 0° fie best modern eanine Therape Ulla t 15 : itis in itself the most concise, gecurate, instruc- tive, sensible and comprehensive work ever writlen upon che. dog. and his diseases. Any physiciai cau “administer the preseriptions wilh perfect confidences ini their safety and eflicacy. it contains very useful recipes and remedies for Wounds, bites, poisons, iliness,.and emergencie= of allkinds ; for cleaning, repairing, and preserving every implement used for sport; for selection aud use of every kind of boat employed by sportsmén : 4 reference list of aeyeral hundred books in request by eS hoRte mets and a directory where to buy outtitting goods, {t instructs in taxidermy, and tellshow to preserve and mount specimens of animals, birds and fish. “THE OOLOGIST,” A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED ‘@XOLU- SIVELY TO BIRDS AND BIRDS’ EGGS. This magazine, the favorite of amateur ornitholo- gists, ismowin its third volume. Ivisrep ete with gil that is new or receut in Ornithology and Oolory, and publishes important papers on the rarer of our birds and eggs, It is just the periodical for those making collections of birds and eggs for scientitic examination, asits columns are constantly fornish- ing descriptions of the eggs of new and rare species. TerMs—Forty centsa year, in advance. Speci- men copies and prospectuses only on receipt of atamp. Address, 8. L. WILLARD & Co., : Oneida st., Utioa, N. ¥. PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN COS exhibit possible to a Jarge class of purchasers, having acom- liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them to_either shrink, swell or split.” THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THiS RANK. There are 50,000 of our Instruments in this and the European countries in use, and they are so made that they will keepin tune, and stand any climate. ful effects. The Music Rack, when tuned forward, Closets and Swinging Lamp or Flower Brackets, with a fine Stool boxed free withjeach Organ, makes the SHONINGER ORGANS the most substantial, con- venient and perfect Organ. ESTABLISHED 1850. We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents. A liberal discount to the Clergy, Sunday Schools, Illustrated Catalogues, with prices, sent by mail B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO., 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, PIANOS Retail price $900 only $260, Parlor Organs, price $340 only $95. Paper free. Dan’l F. Beatty, Wrash- 0) Piper Heidsieck PIPER “SEC.” je7 ESTABLISHED 1820, C. G. mee Sons, (LATE 502-504 BROADWAY,) 184 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK. (Broadway and 23d 8t.,) SEAL-SKIN SACQUES AND WRapS, FUR-LINED CIRCULARS AND CLOAKS, FUR ROBES, MATS, COLLARS & CLOVES. —_—_ ALL IN LARGE ASSORTMENTS AND AT LOW PRICES. . For Sale Everywhere. JOHN OSBORN, SON & CO., , 45 Beaver street, New York, 4£ St, Sacrament street, Montreal, GENERAL AGENTS, N. B.—Orders by mail or information desired will receive special and prompt attention, Deols bt Gunpowder. _———————————————————— Warren Powder Mills MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER. SPORTING BRANDS—Bureka, Continental ae ae Rifie,” BBANe and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S. Standard. The above can pe hadof the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, OHN P.LOVELL & SONS ,cormer of Wash- seed Cornhill and rete streets, Boston, Mass. jy19 THE HAZARD POWDER CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER, Hazard’s ‘* Electric Powder.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed ip point of strength and Cleanliness, Packed in square Canis- ters of 1 1b. only. Hazard’s “American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). In 1 1b. canisters and 64 1b. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shot- guns, Hazard’s * Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse), Ini and 51». canisters and 644 and 1234 Ib. kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. or field, forest or water shooting, it Tanke any other brand, and it is equally serviceable for muzzle or breech-loaders. : Hazard’s “ Kentucky Rifle.” PEG, FPG, and “Sea Shooting” FG, in kers xf 25, 1275 and 634 \bs, and cans of 51bs.eF FFG is also packed in land 3g 1b. canisters, Burns strong and moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary sporting, and the ‘Sea Shooting” E'G 1s the standard Rifle powder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER; EQ! p . OOF, - FACTURED TO ORDER. ~ y The aboye can be had of deavers, or of the Com- pany’s Agents in every prom‘pent city, or wholesate at our ofiice, 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORE, POWD | ILLS MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDSOF. GUNPOWDER Office—13 BROAD STREET;: BOSTON. BRANDS—DIAMOND GRAIN. FALCON DUCKING, WILD FOWL SHOOTING, 3 WESTERN SPORTING, (Oriental Rifle.) \° p The “Oriental” owder is equal expense is spared k cee FL 2 ‘O make the best, ay mes ae i _A BRANCH OFFICES; \ J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Hxchiange St., Buffalo, N, Y, Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Ill. 0. J. Chapin, Agent, 215 Locust St,, St, Louis, Mo. Agencies in the principal cities in the United States, id Ars A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE. SECOND GRAND DISTRIBUTION, is7s, AT NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, FEB, 12. Louisiana State Lottery Company. This institution was regularly incorporated by the Legislature of the State for Educational and Chari- table purposes in 1868, with a capital of $1,000,000, to which it has since added a reserve fund of $350,000, ITS GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will take place monthly on the second Tuesday. tt never scales or postpones. Look at tne following distri- bution : CAPITAL PRIZE, $30,000. 100,000 TICKETS AT TWO DOLLARS EACH. HALF-TICKETS, ONE DOLLAR. LIST OF PRIZES. 1 Capital Prize........-..4+- sueueses rece 1 Capital Prize,......-..-+-- 1 Capital Prize 2 Prizes of $2,500... 5 Prizes of 1,000. ..++- . $30,000 N00 20 Prizes of 500...... 100 Prizes of 100..-.......- 200 Prizes of 50. 600 Prizes of 7A ssbb cs peEn ks sere i 1000 Prizes of 156 \ ap ee APSR 10,000 APPROXIMATION PRIZES: 9 Approximation Prizes Of $300......++.«00+ 2,700 9 Approximation Prizes of $200.... «+» 1,800 9 Approximation Prizes of $100... . weteeeees 900 1857 Prizes amounting to.......... weveweess 2 PLL0,400 Responsible corresponding agents wanted at ‘adl prominent points, to whom a liberal conipensation Will be paid. Application for rates to clubs should only be mace to the Home Office in New Orleans. Write for further information or send orders to . iM. A. DAUPHIN, P. 0. Box692, New Orleans, Louisiana, or to B, FRANK MOORE & SON, 317 Broadway, New York City. All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are unler the supervision and management of GENERALS G. T. BEAUREGARD and JUBAL A, EARLY. The next drawing occurs Tuesday, March 12 J Jani0et.-eow N.Y. Newspaper Mailing Agency With the latest improyed Newspaper Folding and Mailing Machines, No. 13 Spruce street. JAMES BRADY, Manager and Proprietor. Sportsmen's Goods. BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manufactured only by G.W SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON, MASS. THE BEST IN USE. ONLY ONE QUALITY MADE AND THAT IS THE VERY BEST, Flexible, Waterproof, Tan-Color, Duck. ach article—coat, trousers, vest and hat —has the name and manufacturers’ address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine with- out it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Can- ada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. ; We make no discount except to the trade. The price of the suit complete is $13. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest and choice of either cap with havelock, or hat. The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. ‘The color is that known as ‘* dead grass shade.” The seams and pocket corners are copper riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit complete in every way. This 18 what one of our best sportsmen says of it, writing from camp : ‘* Miserable, drench- ing rain, pouring down ina perfect deluge, as if a second flood had come upon the earth, two portages to cross, anda swamp between them; that was the prospect before we reached our camping ground. Sucha swamp, too; almost impassable, for where the ground was firm was an almost impenetrable thicket of thorns and what not, that looked asif it would tear you to pieces. Well, we got to our camp, and I must confess I was agreeably sur- prised on my arrival. Although I had been nearly eight hours under incessant rain, labor- ing and striving along under the adverse cir- cumstances above mentioned, yet I found myself comparatively dry, and my clothes wthout a tear. For the benefit of our brother- sportsmen, let me advise one of Messrs. Sim- mons’ (of Boston, Mass.) Waterproof Suits. Oh! what a relief it was to find one’s tobacco was dry, and that one could light a pipe ; that you could laugh at your miserable friend, | who stood shivering and shaking as if he had the palsy ; and then, next morning, oh! what fun it was to see him mending his clothes, while I had not a tear to complain of. Ventilation, also, that great bugbear of water- proof suits, is legislated for in the most inge- nious manner. No sportsman should fail to supply himself with a suit which is at once cheap, practical, and will last an almost indef inite time.” OurlLeatherJackets andVests are the great wind protectors. They are made from soft, pliable black leather, flannel lined, and sell at $9 and $7. —— Our Flexible Tan~Colored Waterproof Leather Coats and Breeches are considered the finest things ever made. They sell at $22 and $15. An illustrated circular, containing full des- cription of each garment, with sample of the material from which made, will be sent free on application. Address G W. SIMMONS & SON, @AK HALL, BOSTON, MASS, p: 0. Box 4,968, PRICE, BOXED, WITH DARTS,SLUGs, TARGEES, &ec., #FO. FOLE NICKEL PLATE EFHE NEW IMPROVED AIR RIFLE. eEspecially Adapted for Target Practice. SPLENDID: FOR SHOOTING .~ MALL GAME and touching up CATS OR BOGS. Just the tying for Taxidermists to callect specimens. There is no report or dan- : ger attending its use, Or any auxiliaries required to operate it. It can be loaded with ease and rapidity. Itis extremely simple, and has no delicate parts to get out of order or wear out, For sale by the Trade generally. Sent upon receipt of price or CG. O, D. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. Hart's Sportsman’ H. M. QUACKENBUSH, Patentee and M’f’r, Herkimer, N. Y, s Favorite Metallic Shells. FOR BREECH-LOADING SHOT CUNS. These Shells are easily loaded, and the caps easily extracted from inside. Head solid and much thicker than-any Shell now made, giving 4 solid seat for cone or anyil, which prevents it from driving through or springing away, tened solid in its place. Cone also prevents miss-fire when in steelor iron. These Shells are thereby causing miss-fires. Neither rusts nor corrodes fast, like movable anvil made from steel. The Nickel a Gap has been left on shell for afew days, which is liable to occur either finely finished, and made any length ordered, from 2}, to 33s inches. ‘The Gone is made of nickel, and fas- Shellsand Loaders and Descriptive Price-Lists can be obtained from all the leading Sportsmen’s Honses throughout the country. GEO. BH. HART & CO., Newark, N. J. FROM CAPTAIN BOGARDUS, CHAMPION WING-SHOT OF AMERICA, Mussrs. Georce BE. Harr & Co.—Gentlemen: The fifty Shells I received from you to-day suit me better than anyl have eyerused. They are stronger and better in every respect, and I shal shooting hereafter. luse them in allimy Yourstruly, , A, H. BOGARDUS. A V ICTORIO US INVENTION The Eagle Claw. An ingenious device for the purpose of catching all kinds of Animals, Fish and Game. ; ‘The easy method of setting the Hagle Claw, combined with the simplicity of removing the victim, are among its peculiar advantages, Tt is immaterial how to place it when set, It may be buried flat in the ground, suspended from the limb ofa tree, or, when occasion requires, covered with grass, leaves or other light Material without in any way impairing its certain operation. It is‘adapted for bait of any description, and, when set, 10 Animal, Fish or Bird that touches the bait can possibly escape. Tt does not mangle or injure its victims in the slightest degree, nor veed they be handled to free them from the trap, ‘PRICE LIST. No. 1—For fishing and all kinds of small game and animals, sent by mail. pass .. 45 cents. No. 2—For catching Mink, Muskrats, Raccoons, large Game, Bish, ChC ices eset nner eee eenr aanrt vaes +1 CeDtB, No. 3,0r Rocky Mountain Giant, for catching Bears, Wolves, Panthers, etc. Can be easily set by a boy, and will stand a strain of Several hundred pounds. Weight, 10 to 16 lbs. $10. All goods Belly charges paid, to any address on receipt of PT reer err Tere rer! at tt eae ee eee price. Address Stent & Co., Mfr's. Agents, : 132 Nassau St., P. O. box 2997. NEW YORK, ACENTS WANTED. SHARPS’ RIFLES---MODEL 1878. ORDERS FOR THE NEW MILITARY AND LONG-RANGE RIFLE ARE NOW BEING FILLED, Sharps’ Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn. NEW YORK WARBEROOMS, 177 BROADWAY. : COLT’S REVOLVERS. — Great reduction in the price of the New Model; 22, 30, 39, 88 and 41 calibres. Send for new reduced price list of Reyolvers, Boxing Gloves, Air Guns, Noyelties antl Sportsmen’s Goods. Fish & Simpsen, 122 NASSAU = ST., N. ¥. \ W. W. Greener’s Patent Wedge Fast, Hammer- less Breech-Loader. TEE Gur Address, ST. MARYS BOF THE FUTURE, Tt has already made its mark in Great Britain The self-cocking is effected by the raising of the breech ends of the barrels for loading, and works Smoothly and without requiring much force to open the gun and cock the locks. There is a safety bolt at the side which answers for half cock. The Mechanism of this action is exceedingly strong and simple, and is better suited for hard work than any other gun in use, W. W. GREENER winner of the great, London Guu Trials of 1875 and 1877, beating 121 guns by all the best makers of London, Birmingham, Edin- burgh and Dublin, ‘ These guns are warranted to kill game at 100 Age Read “He oh A AS book on Choke- re Guus and How to Load, published by Messrs. Cassell, Petter & Galpin, New York. WORKS, Birmingham and 68 Haymarket, London, Svortsmen’s Headquarters FOR WINES, L QUORS AND CIGARS. Outfits for yachting, ™HOS. LYNCH, Importer, 99 NASSAU ST., Boia>.. "Wilding, New York, ; SeptzT The camp or field a specialty. Olives by the case, gallon or bottle, = Ronan’s .Metal Shell Cleaner. Cleans fifty shells in ten minutes. Wo water 0sed Knives elastic, self-adjusting, prevent the sipping of wads. Js unequalled as a breech wiper by cover- ing with an ofled cloth. For sale hy allgun dealers, or sample sent free by mail on receipt Of price, $1.50; 10 anu 12 bore, J. F. RONAN, 788 Shawmut averue Boston, Mass. Liberal discount to the trade) Novs LONG-RANGE RIFLE SHOOTINC. ‘A Complete History of the International Bong-Range Matches, [873-!877—Come plete Elcho Shield Scores—Ruies and Regulations of the N, R. A. Bés., Eto. j FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE RIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN.” Price 25 cents. New Yorr, Pablished by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 1877. Bound Volumes OF Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50. Acomplete set of the FOREST AND STREAM- geven volumes, bound handsomely in cloth—a valu, able library for the spo.tsman—ean now be obtained On application to this office. BINDERS. our fine books bound. Art Journal bound wannink to London publishers’ style, Picturesque America, Art Treasury of Germany and HEnglan Women in Sacred History, Illustrated works, music and magazines in the best styles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days d, required. . WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. Camp Life in Florida. y CHARLES HALLOOK, AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST, , Published by Forest and Stream Pub- lishing Co,, ~ No, 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORE, And for sale by all booksellers. Sent by mail, post- age prepaid, on receipt of price ($1.60) at office of publication, FRANK SCHLEY’S AMERICAN ant Partridge & Pheasant Shooting. Describing the Haunts, Habits, and Methods of Hunting and Shooting the American Partridge—Quail; Ruffed Grouse—Pheasants, with directions for hand- ling the gan hunting the dog, and shooting on the ce, wing. $2, Liberal discount to the trade. To be had at hook stores generally. Address, Frank Schley, Frederick City, Mad. Oct11 Anew Medical treatise, “The Science of Life, or Self-Preser- vation, a book for everybody. Price $1, sent by mail, Fifty T H y SELF original prescriptions, either one of which is worth ten times the price of the book, Gold medal awarded the author, The Boston Herald says: ‘‘The Science of Life is, beyond all comparison, the most extraordinary work on Physiology ever pub- lished.” An’ Iustrated Pam- HE AL hict sSentFREE. Address DH. . H. PARKER, No. 4 Bul- finch Street, Boston, Maas, THYSELF Oct4 5m * The Southern Guide. A finely illustrated quarterly periodical, exhibiting the characteristics and resources of the Southern States. One dollar per year; single copies, 25 cents. Published by BRAMHALL & OO,, Washington, D. C. | Decé 3m OULTRY WORLD —A splendidly illustrated Oe men copy. , Conn Address S Deos iyr Ex ‘ large Family Bibles, all © Pian ; Sportsman’s Gazetteer AND CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES BHALLOCE, Hditor ** Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun.” 896 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, $4; halfbound mio., $5. A complete Dictionary ‘for Sportsmen. Hvyery- body wants it that has a dog, gun or fishing rod. A complete description of all kinds of Game, Fish, ete. Field Sports, Woodcraft, Angling, Fly Tying, Dogs, Dog Breeding, Diseases and Treatment, Boat- ing and Boat-bnilding. Several thonsand localities where game and fish are to be found. Nothine of the kind ever before published worth ten times the price, PUBLISHED BY FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO: 111 Fulton street, New York. KANSAS. All about its Soil, Climate, Resources, Products, Laws, and its People are given in the “Kansas Farmer,” a 10-page Weekly, in its fifteenth year. Postpaid, three months, 50 cents. Address . K. HUDSON, Topeka, Kansas, Has quickly taken a high place among agricultural journals —V Y¥. Tribune. We have considered it among the best of our exchanges, and a worthy rep- resentative of the West.—Practical Farmer, Phila- delphia. Our Kansas friends should feel much pride in the high character and sterling worth of their State agricultural paper.—National DLive-Stock Journal. We cheerfully credit it with being one of the best edited of our Western agricultural ex- changes.—Spirit of the Times, N. ¥. j3 4t SETTLE, what tocul- tivate, how to culti- vate ft, ete., ete., all = toldin each number 4, of Florida New- y4 worker, published Y at21 Park Row, New ¥ York City. Single copy, 10c., one year Y Si, Acres Or. ange Land for $50, On line of railroad, country healthy, thickly settled Ad- dressJ.B.OLI ane Agent, Box » New York Sportsmen's Routes. FOR FLORIDA OR THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent. Philadelphia ana Southern Mail 8. S. Co., Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. Decl4-ly ““The Bermudas.” ow A FAVORITE AND DELIGHTFUL WINTER RESORT, is reached in seventy hours from New York, and being surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream enjoys an equable temperature of ahout 70 deg. The elegant British Steamships *‘Bermuda,” and “Oamina,” 1,000 tons, fitted expressly for the passen- ger travel, are dispatched from New York for Ber- muda fortnightly, making connection at Bermuda with steamers for St. Thomas and West Indies, For full information apply to A. EH. OUTHRBRIDGE, Agent, 29 Broadway, N. Y. Dee 21 ly. St. Paul and St. Louis Short | Line. Burlington, C. Rapids & N’rth’rr Railway. QUICKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST TWO PASSENGER TRAINS RACH WAY DAILY crossing wit sonnecting with all Easf and Wes Lines m fowa, running throngh some of the tines hunting grownds in the Nortinwest for Geese, Duckt Pinnated and Ruffed Grouse and Quail. Sportsme and their does taken good care of. Reduced rate on parties Of ten or more upon epaieation to Genere .J. IVES, | Cieket OMice, Cedar Rapids. E. F, Wixstow, General Manager, - Gen. Passenger Besa’ si > = ee Sportemen’ s Routes, REDUCTION OF FARE. $3 NEW YORK TO BOSTON VIA THE Fall River Line To Boston and Return, $5. Magnificent Steamers NEWPORT and OLD COL- ONY leaye New York daily (Sundays excepted) at 4:30P,M. This is the only Sound Lime giving pass— engers a FULL NIGHT’S KuST. Passengers take any one of the FIVE MORNING TRAINS from Fall River to Boston. BORDEN & LOVELL, GEO. L. CONNOR, Agents. General Pass Agent, . EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINZ BOUND BROCK ROUTE, FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA. COMMENCING NOVEMBER 26, 1877. STATION ‘N NEW YORK—Foot of Liberty st. N, R, Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at #80, 8, 9:30, 11:30 A. M., 1:30, 8:80, 5:80, 12 P, M., and at4 P.M. for Trenton. Leave Philadelphia from station North Pennsyl- yania Railroad, Third and Berks streets, at 12:05 430, 9:30, 11:30 A, M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 P.M. Leave Trenton for New York at 1:20, 6:35, 8:05, 10:20 A.M, 12715, 2:15, 4:10, 6:15 P. mr. Puilman Drawing Koom Cars are attached to the 9:30 A. M., 3:30, P.M. trains from New Yorkand to the 7:30, A. M., 1:30 P.M, trains from Philadelphia, SunpAy TRAINS—Leave New York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30, 12 p.m. Leave Trenton for New York at 1:20, 10:20 a. M., 6:10 P, M, Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos, 529 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all oilices of the Hrie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, an¢ at No.4 Court street, Brooklyn, Baggag: checked from residence to destination, Septis ly H. P. BALDWIN, Gen, Pass. Agent GREAT SOUTHERN Freigh t& Pass ngerLine, VIA Charleston S. C. The South and the Southwest AND THE FLORIDA PORTS, Wednesday and Saturday At 3 o’clock P. M. From Pier 27, N. R. CITY OF ATLANTA, CHARLESTON, Capt. M. 8. Woodhull. Capt. R. W. Lockwood, SANTIAGO DE CUBA, G. W. CLYDE, Capt. §. Crowell, Capt. Ingraham. The above steamers have been handsomely fitted up for the convenience of passengers, and are un- Tivalled on the coast for Safety, Speed and Comfort. Close Connections at Charleston with the favorite and well-known Florida packets, DICTATOR, Capt. Vogel; CITY POINT, Capt. Scott, for FERNAN- DINA, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, PA- LATKA, ENTERPRISE, MELONVILLE and all points in Florida. EXCURSION TICKETS AT REDUCED RATES. f"Insurance to eee ONE-HALF OF ONE Goods forwarded free of Commission. Passage tickets and Bills of Lading issued and signed at the Dfficeof JAMES W. QUINTARD & CO,, Agents Pier 27, N. R., foot Park Place. Office on the wharf. W. P. CLYDE & CO., No. 6 Bowling Green, Through Freight Tariffs, Passage Tickets by all routes and to all points in the South and Southwest, and further information can be obtained at the office of BENTLEY D. HASELL, General Agent, Great Southern Freight Line, 317 Broadway. corner of Thomos street. Octll 3m TO SPORTSMEN: THE PENNSYLVANIA RR. CO, Respectfully invite attention to the superior Facilities afforded by their lines for reaching most of the TROTIING PARKS and RACH COURSES in the Middle States. These lines being CONTINUOUS FROM ALL IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the diffi- culties and dangers of reshipment, while the excel- lent cars which run over the smooth steel tracks en- able STOCK TO BE TRANSPORTED without failure or injury. The lines of Pennsylyani Railroad Company also reach the best localities for GUNNING AND FISHING in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. HXOURSION TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in all the principle cities to KANE, RENOVA, BED« FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, MINNEQUA, and other well-known centers for Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, Hunting. Also, fo TUCKERTON, BHACH HAVEN, OAPE MAY, BQUAN, and points on the NEW JERSHY COAST renowned for SALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN AND FEATHER, L. P, FARMER, Gen’] Pass, Agent. FRANK THOMSON. Gen’l Manager, tebli-tt and Still Old Dominion Line. The steamers Of this Line reach some of the finest Waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the coun- try, Connections direct for Chincoteague, Cobb's Island, and points on the Peninsula. City Point, James’ River, Currituck, Florida, and the monntain- ous country of Virginia, Tenmmessee, etc, Norfolk steamers sail Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Delaware, Mondag and Friday at 3P.m. Fullinfor mation given at office, 197 Greenwich St, ews nes Rep ¥ pe © es Sportimen’s Routes. - ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA., NAS- SAU, N.P., HAVANA, GUBA. From Savannah, Ga., to Nassau, N. P., and Ha- yana, Cuba, yia St. Augustine, Fla,, steamship San Jacinto will sail Jan. 29, Feb, 12 and 26, and every alternate Tuesday. Connecting steamers leave New York on Jan, 26, Meb. 9 and 23. FOR NASSAU DIRECT, Steamship Carondelet, February 6 and March 9, and monthly thereafter from Pier 16, Hast River, New York. . For all particulars, illustrated guide, &c., apply to MURRAY, FERRIS & CO., No, 62 South St. ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA LINE, For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. €., and Brunswick, Ga, Sailing every FRIDAY from Pier 20, E. R,, at 3p, M, —_— Close connection made at each port with all rafl- Toads for the interior, and at Fernandina with the steamer Carrie (which has been refurnished), for Jacksonville and the St. John’s River. for through rates of gy tal and passage to al points in the South and Southwest, apply to G. H. MALLORY & CO,, Agents, 153 Maiden Lane, Nov29 4m NEW YORE, N=” HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, AND THE NORTH, The first-class steamer ELM CITY leaves Pier 25, East River, daily (Sundays excepted) at 3P,M. Pags- sengers to North and Hast at 12 ©. mu. NIGHT LINE—The CONTINENTAL leaves New York at 11 P. M., arriving in New Haven in time for the early morning trains, Merchandise forwarded by daily express freight train from New Hayen through wo Massachusetts, Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Northern New York and Canada. Freight received until 5p.m, RICHARD PECK, General Agent, HUNTING; FOR DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGES, DUCKS, ’ Take the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, FISHING FOR PIKE, PICKEREL, BASS, Eo., Follow the G. R, aud I.—The “Fishing” [ine Time, New York to Grand Rapids, 37 hours, — EXPENSES LOW..1 3 Shooting season expires December 15. For infor- Mation as to routes, ratio and best points for the various kinds of game, etc. Apply to A. B. LEET, Gen, Pass Agent, A, HOPPE, Grand Rapids, Mich. Eastern Agent, 116 Market St., Phila., Pa, Nov22 tf QTONINGTON LINE ky FOR BOSTON AND ALL POINTS BAST. REDUCED FARE: Hilegant Steamers STONINGTON and NARRA-« GANSETT leave Pier 33 North River, foot Jay St. NOT A TRIP MISSED IN SKVEM at 5:00 P/M. Tickets for sale at all principal ticket offices. State fooms secured at offices of Westcott Express Com pany, and at 363 Broadway, New York, and 338 Washa pigton St., Brooklyn, PROVIDENCE LINE, Freight only, steamers leave Pier 37, North River, foot Park Place, at 4:30 P.M. Freights via either line taken at lowest rates. L., W. FILKINS, G. P. Agent, D. 8. BABCOOCK, Pres. Hatels and Resorts for Sportsmen, Wild Fowl Shooting. SPRINGVILLE HOUSE OR SPORTSMEN'S RE- TREAT, SHINNECOCK BAY, L. L., By & practical gunner and an old bayman. Has always on hand the best of boats, batteries, étc,, with the largest rig of trained wild-geese decoys on the coast. Special attention given by himself to his Address WM, Novs tf Metropolitan Hotel, WASHINGTON, D. C: Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mb. guests, and satisfaction guaranteed, . LANE, Good Ground, L. I. R. B. Coleman & Co., proprietors of these famous — hotels, are well known to the old paeed of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y.,and ST. NICHOLAS, N, ¥. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White Honse, and the most convenient location in the city, It has beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The ewisine is perfect; the setvice regular, ald charges moderate, R. B. COLEMAN & CO. HALSEY HOUSE, ATLANTICVILLE, LONG ISLAND, Is nearer New York City than any house bordering on Shinnecock Bay. Ts ag near, and has 9s goad shcot= ing grounds, and as experienced attendants (with live. geese and other decoys, batter.es, efe., always on hand); nearer the station; the lavgest and thé best kept honse in the bay. L.I. RR, to Atlantieville tation, Fare, $2. Stage meets all trains, W. HALSEY, Owner and Proprietor, | % ~ Attanticyille, L. 1., Oct, 20, 1877, Oct25 1 286 Hotels and Resorts for Sportsmen. Cc. M- BRENNAN, OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON & MONONGAHELA South Olark Street, Chicago. Guns, Rifles. Ete. Second-Hand Guns AND SPORTING GOODS, WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT CHEAP AT J. F. MARSTERS, 125 NASSAU ST., N. Y. One Scott Premier 10-gauge choke-bore, weight 9 1bs., in first-class order, with case, price ....$225 One Remington Sporting Rifle, made to order, to prevent recoil, .44- Calibre..... CAS Jad esd psepeaohee pei - 50 One Hollis’ 10-bore, 9 1b., pistol-grip, rebound- LOCA penser a= divapyene disscsc dh atsiesweenst se 70 One Remington Military Rifle, 1,000-yard range. 15 One French Double Gun, pin-fire, 16-gange..... 25 One More & Ha:ris Muzzle-Loader, 10-gauge, 814 1b8., dOnble GUN. ....e-. ee eee e eee eee - an eS S| 85 One Ballard Rifle, .44-cal.. 10 1bs.......... cvsess 20 One Colt’s Revolving Rifle, 6 shot............... 18 One Maynard Rifle, little the worse for wear.... 8 POL TEGH NOL Hush nim re ead tps cs slanecletse ceece J- F, MARSTERS, 125 Nassau st.,"N. Y. Gon sS 10 Cheap? The following Guns, second-hand and in good_condition: © RIGBY, 12-bore, 7 lbs. weight, in case, with im- plements complete; original cost, $525; very little used ; present price, $300. F SCOTT PREMIER, 16-bore, 914 lbs., in finest dase, with implements complete; made to an order given to W. M. Scott in person, and cost $350 gold; neéyer used; present price, $275. © W.:W. GREENER; treble wedge-fast; finest quality ; 10-bore, 10 Jbs.; cost $275 gold to import; used three years, but sound; highly engraved; present price, $175. — TOLLEY, 12-bore, 8g lbs.; Tolley brand; cost $90 gold; shot but few times; $75. i W. W. GREENER; treble wedge-fast; all im- provements; 10-bore, 93¢ Ibs.; no engraving; used one month; has killed 95 ducks in one day; can be bought now for $130. & WM. MOORE; top-lever, double-bolt, Damascus bbls., 12-bore, $14 lbs. ; original cost, $150; a splen- did gun; present price, $75. NICHOLS & LEFEVER; 10-bore, 11 lbs.; beauti- ful barrels; original cost about $150; used but few times ; present price, $85, + SCOTT; 12-bore, 7 lbs,; finely engraved; Jever under-guard; horn heel-plate; cost $140; price, $75._ This gun in splendid condition. # SCOTT; 12-bore, 834 lbs, ; cost’ $125; never used; present price, $65. F REMINGTON; two 12-bores, one 10-bore; $45- grade; in best condition and good as new at $30 ach, # WEBLEY; 12 bore; bar-locks; laminated steel barrels; in case, with implements, cost $100; can be bought for $50; splendid condition, et The above guns are nearly all the property of gen-« tlemen who have no further use for them, and are Bold af ® great sacrifice. Each gun is exactly as represented, and will be sent for examination on gatisfactory reference, or receipt of sufficent money to pay express charges. List of second-hand rifles next week. HENRY C. SQUIRES, No. { Cortlandt St., New York. fishing Gackle, H. L. LEONARD, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING, Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Eyery Rod bearing my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounted with my * patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against imper- fections in material and workmanship, Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may bedesired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, o: wood, MADE TO ORDER, ? , or Lance- ® Twas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLO: Cenronnial for my Split Baniboo Roda. OY “Be MANUFACTORY, BANGOR, MAINE, — A variety of my rods may be feund at No. {9 BEAVER ST., New York City (Up Stairs), ’ _ ; ~~ *® ¥ a FOREST — ' » i L, ' AND tier Three-Barrelled Breech-Loading Guns, TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE. A new feature in the Sporting Line. Forms a light and compact gun from eight to ten pounds, giving to sportsmen the very thing so omen wantedin all kinds of shooting. PRICES—Three barrel, $75 to $250. Double barrel shot guns. Damascus barrel, $50 to $200. Twist barrel, $35. : SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR, W. H. BAKER & CO., Syracuse, New York. IRA A. PAINE’S FEATHER FILLED CLASS BALL. PATENTED OCTOBER 28. THE “STANDARD” BALL. The Bohemian Glass Works haying made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, haye secured the services of that well-known Sporisman, IRA A. PAINE, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Feather Filled Ball. which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell. While other balls are a drug in the market, over 150,000 of the Paine Feather-Filled Balls have been sold inthe last month. This is the only bal] madetoascale; eyery one alike. Out of One Million already sold, not one complains. No Fancy Price, but a fair profit. Every ball is weighed and examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrels of 300. Send for price list. Specialinducements to the trade, HEADQUARTERS BOHEMIAN GLASS WORKS, 214 Pearl Street, N. Y. 2 Bogardus’ Patent Rough Glass Balls x d and Glass Ball Traps. These Traps are the only ones that give satisfaction, as they are simple of con- struction, easily set, and not liable to get out of order, and they throw the ball in a manner that more closely resembles the flight ofa bird than any other trap in the market. The Patent Rough Glass Balls are made of uniform weight and thickness, and have a corrugated surface that strengthens the ball for shipment to any part of the country, preyents the glancing of shot, and thereby insures the breaking of the ball when hit. CAPTAIN BOGARDUS was the first to introduce the ROUGH BALL, and at a price far below the smooth ball at that time. = eae Bag Trap can be ordered through all Gun Dealers, Liberal discount to : the ‘Trade. MY IMPROVED TRAP (warranted), which will throw a ball in any direction from the shooter at the option of the puller, is now ready for the market. Price $8. HEADQUARTERS FOR BALLS, HAG@GERTY BROS., 10 Platt Street. FOR TRAPS, GEO. E. HART & CO., Newark, N. J. Second and enlarged edition of ‘Field. Cover and Trap Shooting,” containing instructions for Glass Ball Shooting, will be ready Feb. 1. Price $2, by mail, postage paid. Address, Decé tf Gart. A- H. BCGARDUS, International Hotel, N. Y. THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL, MASS, Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RE-LOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreign Governments. All kinds of RIM FIRH AMMUNITION. Spevial attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICE CARTRIDGES, Send for Illustrated Catalogue. WALLACE & SONS, Agents, N. V. City. Sportsmen, Attention | ), Keep Your Feet Drv. — The only premium awarded by the Centennial Commission, Philadelphia, 1876, for Alligator Waterproof Boots and Shoes, Goods sent to all parts of the U. S.; c. 0. D. Catalogues containing full instructions for self-measurement sent frée on application, 503 Broadway, New York. NEW YORK SHOOTING COAT. A stylish, handsome Coat. First-class in every particular. Pleasant to wear, durable, aud in the end the cheapest, MADE OF BROWN VELVETEEN. Pockets and lining made to take ont, so that it may be worn for early fall and winter shooting. (Horace Smith, Esq., says: ‘It is my ides of a shooting coat. I have worn them for several years, and would have none other.’’) Price for Coat, $25; Vest, $6.50. Also the best brown corduroy pants at $10 per pair. make only the one grade, as the cheapest goods do not turn briars and will not give satisfaction, Also, In addition to the above, I am making a Waterproof Canvas Suit, cut same style as the Velveteen; goods, not stiff and hard, but softand pleasant to wear; guaranteed to turn water. Sportsmen who have seen if say it is The Best Yet. Coat, $6.50. For fall Suit, $1400. I also make the Sleeveless Coat ; Vest with sleeves if desired., Rules for measurement and samples sent upon application, ; F. L. SH ELDON, Rahway, N. J. For Sale by Dealers in GUNS and SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. — le a. oi Sportsmen's Goods, | Sportsmen’s — Emporium. SHOOTING, FISHING AND CAMPING GOODA OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Send 10 cents for 50-page illustrated catalogue, with rules for glass ball shooting, hints on camping, shooting and fishing, etc. TENTS, STOVES, JACK LAMPS, BLANKETS, RUBBER GOODS, Eto. THE NEW TREBLE-BOLT FOX GUN. Split Bamboo Fly Rods; the best in the market. - Agent for the celebrated McBride Flies, Good’s Moccasins, Thomson’s Shooting Boots aud “hoes, Leather and Canvas Suits of inds. Holberton’s Trout Flies, per dozen, $1. ect othertonis full-length Russia-Leather Fly ooks. OUTFITS for FLORIDA AND THE WEST, Sportsmen’s Diary and Notebook, with blank peores ane useful receipts, etc., mailed on receipt of cents, PURDY’S GLASS BALL TRAPS, $3.50, The best for wing practice. Paine and Bogardus’ glass balls; Kay’s composi- tion Balls. Repairing, altering and boring of guns done in the best manner. English and American Srentne. Stockings and rubber goods for fishing and camping. Eaton’s Rust Preventer. Dog Medicines for worms, fleas and mange. W. HOLBERTON & CO,, P, O, Box 5,109. 102 Nassau St,, N. Ye SPARKS’ Chilled Shot, RIVALLING THE ENCLISH. Price, 9 3-4 cents per pound, — 7 a MANUFACTURED BY THOMAS W. 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Por Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. “Berking Bilgvimage.’ Ny (Bisse twelfth of October—as bright an autumn day as ever came togladden the heart and quicken the pulse of a lover ‘of nature—saw ‘‘ Jim Perkins,” the writer, and his six years old infant, with three dogs, Hector, Sport and Kate, wending their way 1o the depot of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, Dogs and tmpedimenta aboard, we rolled out for Memphis. On the train we met that prince of sportsmen, Col. Sherrod, of Alabama, en route for the hunting grounds of the Arkansas River. We also met Capt. Keller, one of the finest wing- shots in North Alabama, and a renowned slayer of tle Cervus virginianus. With them the time was beguiled by much dog and gun talk, the relation of many anecdotes and moying incidents by flood and field. Although we had a letter from the General Baggage Mas- ter saying that “It had long been a custom on this road to Pass sportsmen's dogs free,” and in face and defiance of a printed order, the baggage master persisted in demanding backsheesh: for the dogs. The question naturally arises why is “this thusly ?” Have the officers of the road no authority in the matter ? We do not mind paying a baggage-smasher or any other man a fee for talking care of our dogs; but we do most earn- estly protest against this system of bare-faced robbery. The printed instructions to officers and employees of the road, ‘read: “‘Sportsmen’s dogs and guns carried free at owner's tisk.” The most mighty and puissant baggage master says the officers have no right to give any such instructions; and puts in a pitiful whine about “taking bread out of his children’s mouths.” Will somebody see to it ? We stopped with John Gaston, who knows how to take care of both men and dogs, and we commend him to all sports- men who pass that way. Next day we met Guido, who, we are glad to state, in the language of the immortal Webster, still lives, notwithstanding the combined attacks of ‘Dog Whip” and ‘‘ Neophyte.” ‘Tis true, he is battle-scarred and _ Stained with gore; but his hand is steady, his eyes bright, and his glorious appetite unimpaired, he can still worry down a couple of dozen, raw or fried. My friend, I congratulate thee ; when this other Richmond cameinto the Feld 1 thought thou wert a goner. With Guido jwe called on the Messrs. Bryson, and were shown Orgill’s champion Rush. Any words of commendation from us would be superfluous; he can speak for himself on the show bench. We had the pleasure of meeting the learned and courtly ‘‘ Jim Davis,” who usually gets away with the boys at the trap and in the field. Having Seen our friends and made our purchases, we passed the rest of the day lounging in the shade of the elms in the park, feed- ing the squirrels and listlessly watching the fountain squirt, and, attentively, the pretty girls passing. Our boat was be- hind time, and we had to wait as patiently as possible. ‘The route was down the Mississippi and up White River to Mount Adams, Sunday we went aboard the boat, and Guido and Mr. Bryson came down to see us off. The former had kindly loaned me his red setter Bryson, son of Rufus, and a first- class chicken dog. The dogs were comfortably provided for on the hurricane'deck ; then the last box and barrel having been put aboard the bell tapped, and the little Ruth loosed from her,moorings steamed slowly out, headed down stream ; left the city with its big red ice-house and battered elevator be- hind; passed the powder magazines; passed President's island; glided by low shores fringed with feathery cypress and wav- ing willows; and on by sand bars arid as Sahara, now starting a solitary heron, anon a flock of teal. Asthe sun went down, clouds, bloody red and royal purple, hid him from sight; a long track of light, reflected from the sky, glittered on the river and stretched far away to the other shore. Behind us— broken by the passage of the boat—the tumbling waves glowed with all the changing colors of the sunset. We were on deck at an early hour next morning, still steam- ing on in the mighty Mississippi. Faraway on a sand-bar a flock of pelicans—at least a hundred—were drawn up in line like a cota panye of soldiers ; these we put to flight by a rifle ball Ticochetted among them. A little further on we saw the mouth of White River, looking like a spring branch. Though narrow, it is remarkably free from sand bars, snags and sawyers. Turning from the watery highway we took this little by-path, and, steaming ahead, pass the mouth of the Arkansas Riyer, which now discharges the volume of its waters throush Wliite River. A low, dreary, deeply inun- dated, and almost uninhabited country stretches away on either shore. At the mouth of a little bay we saw a white cross marking the grave of ‘‘one more unfortunate” gone to his rest. e amused ourselves during the day firing at herons, egrets and ducks; and at nightfall Teached Indian Bay, a famous fishing locality. A darky came aboard with at least a hundred bass and white perch which he offered for a dollar and a, half, and they had all been taken within three hours with ‘‘cut bait.” __ At midnight we reached Mount Adams, where we were met by our friends. Itmade me feel wonderfully at home to see a _ picture of myself—looking calm and seren¢—in the parlor, fc.’ * Fy > = “+ T q Next day our friend, Col. Crockett, came over and gaye us a hearty welcome. Dear old Bob, many a day, in the times that tried men’s souls, have we eaten government mule and hard-tack together. Many a night have we lain down side by side beneath the stars, ; The morning was devoted to fixing up, and after dinner we started ina light spring wagon beliind a fine pair of mules, with seven dogs racing after us. After-a pleasant drive we reached the prairie, and at the first “burn” Byron and Kate began drawing. Mr. Price and Perkins sat on the front seat, the latter gun in hand. Just then some of the other dogs ran in, and up whirred a grouse. ‘‘ Mark! mark!” Jim cut away, and at the report anotlier arose, giving him as fair a side shot as could be wished, but both whizzed away unharmed ; and Jim declared they looked bigger than turkey gobblers. At dark we reached the ranche. Here Mr. Price has fitted up a comfortable log-room for the accommodation of himself and friends. After a hearty supper we all turned in and slept the sleep of the blessed, At sunrise we were astir, Price and J in the wagon, Col. Crockett, Perkins and Trice on mules. We started 1 line, the dogs ranging ahead. The level prairié stretched away in front, dotted here and there with small clumps of trees, and enameled at intervals with a ‘* burn,” the bright green contrasting beautifully with the dead grass of the prairie. There was not a breath of air astir. The sun shone gorge- ously, and, exhaled by his beams, a thin wreath of vapor like a *‘ filmy veil of misty lawn” hung oyer the motionless grass. Herds of fat cattle, washed clean by the recent yain, were feeding on the burns, and lent an air of pastoral beauty to the scene. As we moyed on Byron and Hector comnienced draw- ing, and soon came down to a stand. The other dogs closed in and backed them. It was a magnificent picture, seven dogs standing on the bright green burn, rigid as if carved in marble, and in attitudes as various as their various colors. Where is the sportsman whose heart would not thrill at the sight of such a picture? But some of the dogs were too eager and ran in, and flushed half a dozen grouse. One came back, and balanced on sailing wings, cleaved the air high above our theads, going like a cannon ball. Perkins turned in his saddle, pitched up his gun. ‘‘Too far,” yelled Bob. A puff of smoke, a loud report, and the grouse struggled convulsively upward, wavered, then recovered, and flew on a hundred yards, seemingly untouched; then suddenly, as if just stricken, it fell like a stone. “Hurrah for Jim.” ‘Good shot!” greeted him on all sides. A little further on another covey was stood down. As they rose, Perkins made a good right and left shot, bagging both birds, and Tim knocked down one. The birds were quite wild and many got up out of gunshot. Seeing I would have a better chance with my own dogs, I exchanged my seat in the wagon for a place on deck of a mule. Pretty soon I marked down a small covey, and going up the dogs stood them, Kate standing like an oldstager. The ‘‘ muel” was perfectly steady, and riding up to the dogs, witha Slurr, flurrr, Jlurrrr, the birds rose. As two crossed in their flight, I cut away and downed them; the smoke hung in the air, and I could not get in the other barrel until tle rest of the covey were nearly out of gunshot. ‘fhe dead birds were retrieved and we went to where the covey was marked down. Here they lay well, and five more were brought to bag in a few minutes. ‘Thus we shot until a violent rainstorm forced us to beat aretreat to the ranche. We agreed to try the deer next day, and started early, going west from the ranche. Two Simpzs ro THE QovxEsrion.—Our correspondent, “Sanger,’’ who writes from Elkhart, Indiana, dissents alto- gether from the views, so often expressed by writers in these columns, in relation to the preponderance of males over fe- males among the ruffed grouse killed. We have already re- marked that unless the question of sex has been in all cases determined by dissection, the statemerts made on this topic are of little value. ‘‘Sanger” says: “A word about the ruffed grouse: Out of more than a hundred killed this season, not over one-third were males. During the early part of the season the sexes (of the killed) ran about equal, but since Noy. 20 there has been a great Searcity of males—not one in ten. On Dec, 20, hunted in my shirt-sleeves it was so warm ; killed a large rattlesnak e.” hes eae A Rare Brep.—Our friend, Mr. John B. Gilbert, of Penn. » Yan, N, Y., whose admirable list of the birds of Central New York our readers will remember as having appeared in these columns over a year ago, notifies us of another acquisi- tion to his collection. He tells us that he has just received a young male cormorant (Graculus dilophus), killed on Crooked Lake, at Penn Yan, by John Carpenter. It is the first ever killed in that neighborhood so far as known. _—————————— A Curious Bar.—Riverside, San Bernardino Oo., Cal.— Editor Forest and Siream—I sent you by to-day’s mail a curi- ous specimen of a bat. I send only the head, the other por- tions of the body being similar to the common kind. Joun D. Hanpy. [Whe bat is Maerotus waterhousie, a species found in the West Indies, Florida, Mexico, ete. Its common name is leaf- nosed bat. You will find a full description of;it in the re- port of Lieut. Wheeler’s Survey, Zoology, vol. v-, p, 80. This admirable work—the mammals by the distinguished zoologists, Drs. Coues and Yarrow, and the birds by Mi. Henshawe—gives a vast deal of interesting information about the animal life of Southern California. We should be very much obliged if you could send us half a dozen complete specimens of this bat.—Ep. | : = Rormw Nesting Uroy tom GRounp.—In May, 1876, while walking through a roughbroken pasture in Danvers, much overgrown with bushes, my attention was directed to a nest of the robin ( Turdus migratorius) in an unusual position, by the startled cry of the female as she flew off from the nest. The nest, which -was of the normal type, was placed upon the ground at the base of a clump of barberry bushes, in a shel- tered position; it contagned three eggs. Other instances may be recorded, but I find no mention of them in our standard works upon ornithloogy. ARTHUR I’. GRAY, Danversport, Mass., Jan. 7, 1878. [Robins, as is well known, are very irregular in their choice of a nesting-place. We have found their nests ona _joist in a barn, on the capital of the pillars of a piazza, and on the side of a perpendicular ledge of rock, but never on the ground.—Ep. | NN A King Parrrmex.—aA correspondent writes from Pougs. keepsie, N. Y., under date of January 21 : In a lot of pariridges we had brought to us last fall was one that weighed 24 lbs, We had it mounted on account of its splendid plumage, From your description in Forrst anp Srruam it is a king partridge. SSS —A Norwalk (Ohio) correspondent sends us in alcohol a specimen, which he thinks a great curiosity, and which he says Mr. 8. P. Town, the United States Express Agent at Nor- walk, found in a fresh-laid hen’s egg, attached to the yolk, and entirely covered by the white of the egg. He wishes to know what it is, In reply we will say that the specimen promised at first to be puzzling, but.a little examination re- vealed its nature. The egg from which it was taken was a double-yolked one, and what our correspondent sent was sim- ply the second yolk. This second yollk was only partially developed, and the membrane which surrounded it was un- usually thick. In fact, as seen by us it resembled the shell membrane rather than the vitelline. This thickening, how- ever, may have been due to its long immersion in alcohol. 42 BRANT AND QUAIL IN TEXAS. Fort CLARK, Texas, Jan. 6, 1878, | EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM : Reading to-day your issue of Dec. 27, Isee a letter from “ P,” Galves- ton, Texas, regarding brant being found near Palestine, Texas, over 100 miles from salt water, though he mentions that he found them in or near a Salt lake. It was a new idea to me that branf are not to be found away from sali water. I have frequently found them in large numbers in this section, over 20) miles from salt water, and in pure, clear run- ning waters for instance, I saw several locks not long ago in the Las Moras Hiyer near here. The Mexicans had dammed up the stream for irrigation purposes, causing small ponds to form a few feet deep, and these were full of brant. In the swamp pools were Canada geese, “Mexican” geese and ducks, In KansasI have also seen them along the line of the K. P.R. R. Quail are abundant here, and the ground being open prairie coyered with thick grass, they afford excellent sport, We have four yarieties— the common Bob White ; the blue or crested, very similar to the Califor- nla quail; a speckled or spotted kind, called ‘* Messina” quail, some- times called ‘‘fool’s quail,” from their habit of squatting on the bare _| ground and thinking themselves hid; and a fourth variety, called here the black quail, Ihaye been much interested in the attempted intro- duction of the real Messina quail, and would like to see a description of them. BUSHWHACKER. [The ‘‘ Messina” quail of which ‘‘ Bushwhacker” speaks is undoubtedly the Massena quail (Cyrtonyx massena), while his Blue quail isGambel’s partridge (Lophorty2 gambellt), and his Black quail is, we presume, the Scaled partridge (Callipepla squamata). We haye mailed our correspondent a description of the Messina quail, about which so much is now being spoken and written,—Ep, | nh WHAT A CROPPTE IS. v\ ANaMOSA, Iowa, Jan. 21., 1878. The ‘‘crappie,” or “ croppie,” is a fish I have never seen except in the Mississippi River and its tributaries. They more nearly resemble Klippart’s, Lake Erie, or grass bass, than any other fish I have ever seen (see Ohio Report for 1877, plate IX., fig. 2). I have no fish before me, and no formula, but, compared with the plate named, [ note the following differences: Under jaw not so long or drooping; gill cover not so pointed; scales finer; depth of fish greater in proportion to its length; the swell of the body continuing more nearly to the caudal. Ithink them quite valuable for Western waters, particularly so for ponds and sloughs, where the temperature of the water gets very high. Ihaye caught very many in water so warm that I thought no fish could liyeinit, They are rapidly increasing where they have been planted. A. H, Franks, a sportsman and fisherman of Waterloo, Iowa, writes +me as follows: ‘Heretofore there has been but very few croppies caught, Last season I have been out several times, when we have caught forty or fifty in two or three hours’ fishing, some weighing as much as three pounds.” They are free biters, and will take aly bait that a bass will take; and fight well, In my description I should have stated that they are the thinnest in proportion to their size, of any of the Pereide family with which I am acquainted, Specimen three inches long, being sometimes nearly transparent in some portions of the body, B. EF. SHay. a ARRIVALS AT THE PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN, FOR THE WHEK ENDING JAN. 28, 1878.—Two Chinese geese (Anser cygnoides), presented ; two marmosets (Hapale jacchus), presented; two barn owls (Striz jlammen var Americana), presented. ARTHUR H, BROWN, General Superintendent. Woodland, Harm and Garden. THIS DEPARTMENT I8 EDITED BY W. J, DAVIDSON, SEO. N, Y. HORTICULTURAL SOOIETY. HOUSE PLANTS.—(Continued.) EGONIAS.—There are many varieties of flowering Be_ gonias which give great satisfaction as parlor plants, and will repay the careful cultivator, principal among which are B. saundersoni with its bright green waxy foliage and crimson flowers, seldom to be caught out of bloom either sum- mer or winter; B. spathulata, with rounded shining leayes and pearly white blossoms, a perfect treasure to the careful house- wife who has but little time to spend over her pets ; Bb. fuch- sioides, a rather ticklish variety to manage, but giving beauti- ful coral fuchsia-like drops in profusion when well grown ; B. nitida, the lovely large waxy leaves, and immense trusses of light-pink fragrant blossoms of which area flower garden of themselves; B. weltoniensis, with its rich pink blossoms and easy culture, is also one of the very best, as well as &. manicata and B. hydrocotylifolia, and the hybrid variety raised between them, with their graceful pendant light-pink lace- like flowers, are all reliahJe and indispensable window plants. Pelargoniums.—The various varieties of Zonal Pelargoniwms, Rose, Lemon, Apple, Nutmeg and other scented Geraniums, are all very desirable for house culture, and the latter sorts are much admired for their heautifully cut and diversified as well as scented foliage. Ofthe zonal or horse-shoe varieties, both the double and single sorts are desirable, more especially the dwarfer growing sorts of late introduction, and will well Tepay a little extra care in cultivation, The variegated varie- ties, with the exception of a few of the more robust silver- edged and bronze sorts do not seem to haye constitution enough to stand either our parlors in winter or our parterres in summer, Roses. —1I have great; hesitation in recommending these most lovely flowers for house culture. Once in a while we see a plant under caret culture well repaying the care lavished on it, but usually their cultivation is but a thankless task, and between insects, Over-watering, want of proper light, dry at- mosphere and other ills, the rose emerges in spring a most woe-begone looking object. The most easy fo manage are Agrippina, dark crimson; Hermosa and Duchess d' Abrantes, light pink; Safrano, buit; Isabella Sprunt lemon and per- haps Bon Silene, bright pink, though weadmit we have never seen the latter in good shape anywhere. Many other flowering plants can be named that we often see do well, as Cuphea plutycentra, Epiphyllum truncatum (many varieties), specially fine when grafted on Pereskia or Cereus iiangularis, Pittosporuim Oranges, Lemons, Bouvardias Jasminum revolutum (yellow), and many others, all good when well cared for. Jris chinensta is a plant 80 easy to manage, and withal so beautiful and fragrant, it should be in every collection; Tropeolums in their endless variety of colors; Maurandias, and many others which will suggest themselves tothe reader, not to speak of the Tradescantia or inch plant, known also as Jacob's Ladder; the Lysemachia, the mone wort or Creeping Charlie; Saxefraga samentosa, the beefsteak gerani- um or Aaron's beard ; Madeira vine, and many other climbers and trailers that, tastefully trained and arranged, make the window garden really a Bower of Beauty and a joy to the possessor. There are many annuals too that can be made to do duty during the winter and spring months, and that will well repay the care needed to bring them into bloom, such as Nemophila insignis, Lobelia, Mignonette, Sweet alyssum, Col- linsia, Schizanthus and many others; the Schizanthus is but seldom grown, but is easily managed, and is a most showy and attractive plant. It can be sown in August, and naturally forms a perfect candela- brum when grown. S. pinnatus, in its many varieties of color, is the best and hardiest of all the sorts, and will well repay a little extra trouble and care. One curious fact con- nected with this plant is, that it is covered with minute glaudular hairs, each tipped with a globule of intensely acrid matter, so acid indeed that to touch it slightly with the tongue is sufficient to cause quite a sensation. To this circumstance is attributed its perfect immunity from insects, some eyen asserting that it dissolves and digests them. This is but a partial list of those flowering plants suited for window culture., As before stated, some seem to have the knack of succeeding with more delicately-organized subjects, but the above list will be found to include nearly all the *‘ old reliables.” We have purposely omitted mention of such bulbs as Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissi, etc., which are dis- tinctly winter plants, and known as such, the cultivation of which has been before treated uf in these pages; at the same time the list is large enough for selection. We cannot each of us grow all the varieties mentioned, but can choose each for himself those which he finds give most satisfaction, and leisurely experiment with the rest. Next week we will fol- low with short descriptions of a few of the best plants for the window garden, grown for their foliage alone. ti Tur Aguvarium Pickton SHow.—The exhibition of the Columbarian Society, which closed last week, was notable for an unusnally large and fine display of birds, the display rank- ing with the best ever held in England. Among the classes were fine specimens of pouters, carriers, barbs, short-iaced tumblers, owls, trumpeters, fantails, turbits, Jacobins, priests, swallows, Antwerps, nuns, magpies, archangels, ice pigeons, Romans, storks, high flyers, bald heads, shields, beards, starlings, breasters, with other varieties; the whole making a collection of more than eight hundred specimens. Red Irish Dog Olass—ist, Frank, owned by Thomas “Marshall, Jr,, of Allegheny, Pa.; 2d, Don, all red, by Shot, ‘out of Tan, owned by J. O. Hobaugh, of Greenville, Pa.; no ‘third prize given. __. Red Trish Bitch Class—ist, T. M. Marshall, Jr., Allegheny, IPa,; 2d, A» Kramer, Pittsburg, Pa. Special for best setter Witch of any breed divided between Jess, native English, and » ——, red Irish. i Gordon Dog Class—No prize awarded. Gordon Setter Bitch Class—ist, to ——, owned by W. H. Barnes, Allecheny, Pa. Pointer Dog Class—ist, to Rover, liver, Mr, Tremaine (I. H,), Allegheny City ; 2d, to Button, liver and white, out of Fan, by imported Bob, J, J. Snellenburg, New Brighton, Pa.; — 3d, —,, lemon and white, R. M. Gates, Washington, Pa, Pointer Bitch Class—ist, to Topsy, black, by Old Phila- delphia, out of Nellie, owned by J. J. Snellenburg, New Brighton, Pa.; 2d, liver, by Wm. A. Forse, Johnstown, Pa; 3d, Rose, liver and white, Dr. Hostetter, Allerheny, Pa. i __ Native English Setter Puppy Class—ist, Laverack pup ‘Thunder, by Pride of the Border, out of Fairy I, black and ‘white ticked, J. J. Suellenburg, New Brighton, Ps,; 2, ——, iliver and white, by Belton, out of Magnet, Frank Bowen, “Emsworth, Pa.; 8d, ——, lemon and white, by Frank, C. »Miller, Pittsburg, Pa. Red Irish Setter Pups—ist, Bob, by Rufus II, out of Moll UTI, owned by F. H. Tremains, Allethany, Pa.; 2d, to ——, 'T. Ferguson, McDonald, Pa.; 3d, ——, R. F. Patterson, Pittsburg, Pa. ‘Gordon Setter Pup Class—lst, Nimrod, owned by Edward sBrowne, Allegheny, Pa. ; Pointer Puppy Class—ist, Fisk, liver, by Button, out of 'Popsy, J. J. Snellenburg, New Brighton, Pa.; 2d, Romp, iliver and white, R. M. Gates, Washington, Pa.; 3d, Rapin, Hiver.and white, by Alex, out of Gazelle, J. M. Lytle, Jn, Pittsburg, Pa. tn collies, J. Drake, of Mansfield, Pa., took the prize with Lucy, her puppy also securing an award. W. 5S. Evans, of Alle- gheny, was also a winner for sheep dogs. The best greyhound wasa slut, the property of John Fawcett. The Beaver Valley Kennel Club, of ‘New Brighton, had quite a good collection of dogs. Your correspondent is indebted to Mr. Gregg, the President, and to Mr. Elben, Secretary, fora good deal of *attention. R. A. H. ; i _@ | — St, Louris Bryon Saow.—Mr. Charles Lincoln, Superin- tendent of the St. Louis Bench Show, informs us that every— thing is progressing in the most fatisfactory way in St. Louis, and that the prospect is that there will be an excellent show. We learn that Gladstone and Nellie, the field trial performers, will be there, but not for competition, The St. Louis Kennel Club have- placed the use of their kennel at the dispogal of the committee for any dogs that may arrive before the open- ing of the show, This kennel is situated two miles from the city limits, and Mr. Whitford will see to the dogs. Mr. Dab- ney Carr has been appomted manager of the department for the display of sportsmen’s goods. Mr. C. B. Whitford will take under his care all dogs that may be sent by express. He will be provided with competent attendants. It should be borne in mind that entries will close on the 5th of February. The association has obtained special rates for exhibitors, and all express companies offer to bring dogs or goods for exhi— bition at one fare, and return free. ; pp Jupewe aT THE Sr. Louris Benon Sxow—WVew York, Jan. 28.—Hiditor Forest and Stream: 1am glad to see in your last _ issue a letter from ‘* Pair Play,” on the judging at St. Louis. _It ig 2 delicate subject, and I wish fo make no reflections, but when prizes, such as are proposed at St. Louis, are awarded - for the ‘‘ best setter in the show,” ‘best kennel,” ete., it is due to the gentlemen who have presented these handsome _ prizes that no one should feel but what he had a fair and equal _ chance. Many of our sportsmen who own native dogs, believe if no change is made in the present programme, that they will be debarred from securing the valuable trophies. I coincide - with your correspondent, and hope the committee will decide - to have all the judges who have been appointed for the exhi- \bition to be present, judge the classes named, and then the , winner will gain a victory worth wearing: JUSTITIA, ————<$<<4 + DacusuuNDE, Nov DAcusnunps.—A correspondent is good venough to inform us that we have no right to tack an ‘‘s” to Dachshund, when we speak of more than one dog. In German ‘und is singular and junde is the plural. We stand corrected, ‘and trust future kennel clubs will change the English ‘‘s” tto the German ‘‘e,” and print dachshund for one dog, and MJachshunde for more than one dog. RussrAn Surrers.— Winchester, Jun. 26,—Will ‘* Amicus ©aninum ” be kind enough to inform your readers upon what page in ‘‘ Stonehenge” he finds the quotations which he has made in his article on the Russian setter. I have the Lon- don edition of 773, but haye been unable to find any such | statements. On the contrary, he puts down the Russian. set- ter as a distinct breed, and gives nearly four pages mainly in their fayor as superior tothe English setter. See page 103 to | 107 with illustrations. BH, A. B, FOREST AND STREAM. Montreat Hoxr Crus.—At a meeting, Jan, 18, Mr. Oraw- ford was re-elected Master and Mr. Hutchins Secretary, oe re _ “Name Onarmep.—Henry H. Mundy, of Newark, N. J., claims the name of Two-lWyed Sancho for his liver and tan setter pup, ten months old, by T. Forman Taylor’s One-eyed Sancho, out of Horace Smith’s Gypsie, she by Morford’s (Shipman’s) Joe out of Nelden's Gypsy. —Geo. H. Wild, of Red Bank, N. J., claims the name of Pride of Monmouth for his York—Bess red pup, whelped Aug. 23, '77. ++ 1 Bismaror.—C. H. Oertel, of Port Richmond, Staten Island, (Jan. 28, 1878), claims the name of Bismarck for his setter pup. By Champion Joe out of Bess; Champion Joe out of Molly, by Moll; Bess out of Biddy, by Pat. . a gps 3 Puck anp Nurum.—Would the owner of these two fine dachshunde, Puck and Nellie, kindly give us his address ? ———<$ 1 Waerites—WVeuport, A, [., Jun. 24.—Mr. J. N. Howard’s Daisy was Daisy, orange and white, 13 puppies—8 syps. visited by Tom, an Irish setter, a very fine dog of Mr. Howard's. a SSS SES —Messrs. Fisher & Bickerton, of Brooklyn (Jan. 28, 1878), announce that their Gordon setter bitch Border Lily has whelped, Jan. 25, four (4), all bitches, to H. L. Leonard’s Gordon dog, Pride of the Frontier. Sea and Liver Hising. o— FISH IN SEASON IN FEBRUARY. —jp— SOUTHERN WATERS. Pompano, Trachynote. carolinus. Grouper, Epinephelpus nigritus. Drum (fiwo species). Family Sete- Trout (black bass), Centropristis nide, atrarius. Kingfish, Menticinrus nebulosus. Sea Bass, Seienops ocellatus, lineatus. sigepsieads Archosargus prabato- Tailorfish, Pomatomus saltatriz, cephalus, Snapper, Lutjanus cacus. M, nigricans, Fis iy MArret—Rerar Priczs.—The schooner Mary and Carrie, Capt. Moser, while fishing off Squan, N.J., last Wed- nesday, caught a shark weighing 800 pounds. An effort was made to bring him in alive for the Aquarium, but he died in coming up the Bay, and was delivered to Blackford, in Ful- ton Market, and was on exhibition for several days. It was what is known as the mackerel porbeagle, Lamna pune. | tuta. It measured six feet five inches in length. Wish are | scarce and prices high. Striped bass, 20 and 26 cents; smelts, 10 to 15; bluefish, 15; frozen salmon, 35 ; mackerel, 25; Southern shad, 75; white perch, 15; Spanish mackerel, 89; green turtle, 20; terrapin, $18 per doz.; halibut, 16 cents ; haddock, 6; codfish, 6 to 8; blackfish 121; Néwfound- land herring, 6; flounders, 10; sea bass, 15; eels, 18; lob- sters, 10; sheepsheads, 25; scallops, $1.50 per gallon; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per 100; whitefish 18; pickerel, 15; sunfish, 10; yellow perch, 8; salmon trout, 20 ; black bass: 18; yellow pike, 12; brook pike, 15; ciscoes, 10; hard crabs, $2.50 per 100; red snapper, 20 cents. x Massacnuserts—WMed ford, Jan. 26.—Success at the pick- erel grounds slill unabated. Two fine ‘-weighters” ‘were drawn through the ice Wednesday, each weighing five pounds. Smelt fishing is carried on quite extensively here on the ice of the Mystic River. The fish demand good prices at the Bos- ton markets. Mxmore. Kuntuoxy—Stanford, Jan. 27.—During the spring:like weather of last month a Green River farmer near here took his favorite rod—from which line and hook are never taken till to be replaced by a new fifteen center—from an out-door chimney corner where jt can always be found when not in use, and in three hours captured sixty-four black bass, rang- ing from one-half to four pounds weight. They were all taken from one large pool below a mill dam. Sucker fishing will now be in order as soon as waters have cleared and the banks have dried. KENrvoKran. _Ont0o— Wilmington, Jan. 21.—Several nice strings of bass haye been caught im our small streams recently; one fish, 22 inches long, weighing 5 lbs., which is large for our creek or Jumping buss. Hastily and truly yours, **PostED.” How Aan Orb ‘‘Sanar” Gor Satrmp; or, A True Srory Yeririep.—Our friend Charlie Imbrie (of the firm of Abbey & Imbrie) was currently reported last summer as having out- done all his former exploits in the taking of salmon on his river in Canada. Rumor attributed some small part of his success to his recently invented flies, which he has dubbed the “‘gipsey’’ and the ‘ witch.” Last week substantial tes- timony—some solid proof of current quasi fish stories—was brought to us by a messenger in the shape of a fine large sal- mon salted by such a method that by proper freshening and cooking, it came upon the table equal to a fish fresh from his native river. We were not informed what style of hook captured this salmon, whether it was ‘“‘ witch” or t’other, but it makes no difference now either to us or the fish. Our thanks are due, all the same, for the toothsome gift. $$ BAITS FOR BASS. EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM: . Without wishing to be considered ag coming in the way of my friend, “Pp, M,,” your Richmond correspondent, I beg to give, in as brief a par- agrapl as possible, my experience in regard to bait for bass fishing. I have read with much imteresi all that ‘*Splasher” has said on the sub- ject, and, more recently, have seen yery interesting extracts from “Glen Fall’s” fishing note-book of his experiénce last season, During the Jatter part of July last I paid my usual visit to the moun- tains of Virginia, where 1 generally spend a brief summer yacation in fishing, My headquarters were at Millboro, but the fishing ground was in Jackson River in the neighborhood of Clifton Forge, one of the most beantitul spots iu all the State, The express train leaves Millboro at 5 Sttiped Bass. or Rockfish, Roccus Black Basss, Mzcropterus salmoide~: Vee turkeys, 235 ducks and 6 geese. 491 A. M, and reaches Clifton Forge before sunrise, so I was always. on the ground in ample time. I carried with me, besides my tackle, a bucket full of branch minnows, such as sre found in te streams therveabont, a supply of worms, grasshoppers and craw fish, small frogs, or toads,’ I tried some of all of this bali, ‘The minnows, as far as I can now remem~ ber, never attracted a bass, but I took many yellow perch with them, known there as yellow blinds, ‘fhe worms were also a Tallure, but the craw fish and frogs neyer failed. The water was too swilt for one to use a float, so.in place of a stretcher fy I put on a good stout hook and upon ib used a craw fish. Above the stretcher I used a gray fly and aboye the fly a hook baited with frog. A novel way, itis trne, of arranging one’s line, but it proved very effective, I never failed to bring home a fair string of bass and fall fish, and sometimes as many asT could Carry. The bass would take the frog even after it had been dreadfully mutilatea by the fish and been of the hook for an hour. The riyer bottom is of slate rock and the current generally very swift; af some points, hawever there are beutiful eddies, atid there I had on several occasions much sport with bass weighing from tliree to five and a half powids, But there is one point more to be attended to ancd1 will not trespase further on your space. During my fishing | used two flies that had procured in New York from one of your advertisers (J. B. Crook & Co.) for shad. Intended them for shad in the James River Falls here at Richmond, but I was never successful in taking any, so I determined to utilize them, and tried for bass, and they answered admirably. I fhought this fact might be of use to some of my brother anglers. H. H: F, Game Bag and Gun. GAME IN SEASON IN FEBRUARY. Hares, brown and gray, Wild duck, geese, brant, ete, : FOR FLORIDA, Deer, Wild Turkey, Woodcock, Quail, Snipe, Ducks and Wild Fowl, ‘Bay birds” generally, including various species of plover, sand ‘piper, snipe, curlew, oyster-catcher, surf birds, phalaropes, ayvoecet- ctc,, coming under the group Linvicole, or Shore Birds, Rov: Isnanp—NVewport, Jan, 24,.—Very little shooting although weather good for sea fowl. We are to have some live quail distributed on the island this spring. Quantum. Ruope Istann—NVewport, Jan. 28,—Two of our sportsmen shot ten out of eleven Wilson snipe a day or two ago, Nuw Jurspy-—Long Branch, Jun. 26.—There are a great many quail kept over this season, and we shall probably have good shooting next year. K.S. G, PENNSYLYANIA— Titusville, Jan. 20,—The country here is well adapted to fox hunting, which isa favorite sport. Messrs. Webber, Wheelock and Geotchlous are successful hunters, Pheasants and squirrels are abundant in season, We hope through the agency of a recently organized game society to prohibit and so increase the supply of game hereabouts. Laws have heretofore been little heeded. Our sport here is with. pheasants, quails, squirrels, rabbits, a few deer and wild cats] G. H. W. TENNESsSEE—Memplis, Jan. 16.—Grassy Lake, 50 miles bet low Memphis, in Arkansas, and three miles back from the Mississippi, is a famous place for duck shooting. The birds ‘congregate there in vast flocks. Myself and brother in a recent trip there shot 3 deer, 1 bear, 8 wolves, 2 catamountg, T.-M. B. Kentuoxy—Stanford, Jan. 19.-—The crop of quail has heen ” the largest in years. Average shots have found a bag of thirty to fifty easily made on any good day, and a neighbor. ing sportsman, who is the reputed heir to Peter Schlemihl’s seven-league boots, has baougsht one hundred to bag in a day’s shooting over an accomplished blue-blood. Two of our boys were out to-day three hours, put up fourteen bevies and bagged thirty whilst on a pull between two stations to catch the return train. Our close season will begin 1st proximo. and nearly every fowling piece has been ‘! rumphraydized,” as ‘* Opodeldoc ” expresses ‘putting in good order,” and put away to remain undisturbed till next October, as we have no spring snipe or summer cock shooting—no marshes in the- blue grass. KENTUOKIAN, Frorwa—Sé. Augustine, Jan. 20.—The yacht ‘Seminole.’ owned by Commodore A. H. Douglass, of the St. A. Y. Cc is absent on an expedition to the Halifax river. The party ia composed of Messrs. Douglass, Saville and Blanchard, and will spend some weeks shooting and fishing. Onto— Circleville, Jan. 23.—Haye had excellent quail shooting the past season. Some duck shooting on our rivers, This game affords most sport in the month of March. Gar, Wilmington, Jan. 21.—The past season has been the most favorable one in the memory of the cldest inhabitant for the tapid increase of quail in this locality. Weather unusually fine during the breeding season, and many second broods- consequence, multitudes of birds, The shooting season was delightful, and those gentlemen holding white cards with the farmers had an actual surfeit of magnificent Sport. Our bags were good for a number of days’ shooting —125, 140, 220, 230, 270, 490 and 600. Largest bag in any one day, by one gun, 51, made by Dr. Welch, five hours,shooting. During a week's shoot, Mason and Cristy, of Detroit, together bagged nearly 400. One of our Munchausens claims to have killed 1,499 careful record, those on Sundays not scored. Our sportsmen are endeavoring to haye our legislators limit the number to be killed by each sporisman to 1,450, so as to prevent their ex- termination by such prodigies. The stocls of birds lett over for breeding purposes is simply immense, some farms of 400 acres having no less than ten or fifteen bevies of from ten to twenty birds each; and I am reasonably certain that there is not a small farm in Clinton county without one or more bevies. No snow up to this date, and feed and shelter abund- ant. If the extremists succeed in passing the law protecting quail for five successive years, the farmers will not grow and - gather corn enough to make hominy for their families. « ** Posrep,” Mroniean— Muskegon, Jan. 22.—At the annual meeting of the Muskegon County Sportsman Club, the followine officer were elected for 1878: Alex. Rodgers, President: ; Ei. i . Elmore, Vice-President; Peter Doran, Secretary, and Herman Voss, Treasurer. The club has ahout thirty members, and there are some good shots among them. ** Navn,” _Catirornta,— Wild pigeons are flocking about Napa, fur- ishing sport ad libtiwm for the hunter, but proving yery destructive to the crops of the farmers. j —Any hody wishing wild pigeons may set them by sendi to G, Crittenden, Garrettsville, Ohio, ~~ ae 492 SOFT SHOT AND IMPROVED CHILLED SHOT. A SERIES OF INTERESTING EXPERIMENTS. On Thursday last, at the invitation of Messrs. Tatham, the well-known manufacturers of shot, a representative from the Forusr AXD STREAM AND Rop AND GUN was present at White- stone to witness experiments made with their new improved chilled shot. The trial was with various kinds of guns, and the endeavor was to obtain not as much pattern, but fo arrive at some relative comparisons between the penetration of soft and chilled shot. In order that the experiment should be carried out with the utmost fairness the samples of soft shot were made up of brands of No 7 shot taken indiscriminately from various makers, and the Tatham soft shot was mixed with other shot. This method precluded the chances of the selection of any particular shot which might be softer than the Tatham shot. Dupont’s powder, No. 1, a coarse-grained powder, with ‘slow-igniting and but moderately-propelling powder, was purposely used. The idea entertained was to place the shot, both soft and hard, with powder most in use, such as is ob- tainable anywhere at a low cost. The charge of powder was 4 drachms of powder with a Dixon’s charger, and 14 oz, of No, 7 shot, both hard and soft, with 2 pink cartridges over the powder and one over the shot. Eley’s shells were loaded in the presence of the representative of this paper, and the measures examined and adjusted by him. In the i+ 02. of soft shot the pellets averaged some 384, in chélled shot the num- ber of pellets by measure were the same. All the varieties of special makes of guns were used, there being one muzzle- loader, the rest bemg breech-loaders. The pads were manu- factured by Messrs. Dennison & Co., of Boston, and of No. 188 Broadway, New York. These pads were 30x80, having a face of thin black tissue paper, the remaining portions of the target being made up of sheets of brown paper, of uni- form thickness and fibre, containing fifty sheets. The dis- tance between the shooter and the pad was exactly 40 measured yards. The guns were supported on a wooden tripod, and were adjusted at the pleasure of the person shoot- ing. The following persons were present : Messrs. Wood- ward, Allen, Eddy, Madison, Wingert, Koster, King, Farrow, Squires, and Comstock. Mr. Richards, a gentleman attached to the firm of Messrs. Tatham, and a sportsman himself, superintended all the arrangements. Jt should be distinctly remembered that this series of experiments was not intended in any way to bring out pattern, or the character or special qualities of any gun or maker of guns, but rather to get at the penetration of chilled shot when compared with soft shot. Of course some deductions may be made as to the idiosyn- acies of guns, though of how much value we are not pre- pared to state. Purposely the method of loading the charge, the quality of powder, and the wads were fixed arbitrarily. This was the only plan by which a philosophical deduction could be arrived at. cr Trial No. 1—No. 7 Shot. CHILLED SHOT, - Number of pellets penetrating within 80-cnch circle. ee eee Ee a ee to wd 2 = ee Se de ogee. & a eB 5 = eee eee m, a re) m m fe) a eo B z 3 Bt =) e Ss Pp 6 Bo6 Ss & 8 8 8 $8 $ $828 2 : ye wat oo Pgag ays 30 228 215 195 136 7 iS oe 331 225 222 201 112 49 18 2 36 Both,. 465 453 437 296 248 Ti 1d, geK ae Avge. 2821-2 2261-2 2181-2 198 124 881-2 91-2 1. 338 - Percentage of penetration. 974-10 94 Be e10 58410 163-10 38-10 SOFT SHOT. = 4 a4 194 186 155 r a ie eee ope 201 194 179 101 25 Be J MTSL Both. 403 395 380 334 178 = 30 3 33 Avge Wi1-2 1971-2 190 16% 8 15 a SpS90 Percentage of penetration. 98 945-10 §81-10 442-10 74-10 12-10 _Comstock—E, Remington & Sons’ gun; bore No. 10; 30-inch uarrels 93g Ibs. weight. New improved choke. Trial No. 2—No. 7 Shot, CHILLED SHOT. 252 251 226 130 is 1 .. 31 ie mi ot iss 172 172 104 % 38 2. 30 Both.,. 452 440 423 398 234 44 4 61 Av’ge 226 220 2111-2 199 17 22 2 303 Percentage of penetration. 973-10 933-10 88 517-10 9 7-10 9-10 j BOET SHON. A ae 5, < 228 228 ; TB. oo ie 10 162 119 34 os ‘) 93 Both,. 489 398 390 310 115 RRS Ay’ge 2041-2 199 195 155 57 1-2 bang i Percentage of penetration. 98 95 ee" %6 28 3 4-10 Mr. H. C. Squires—Greeney gun; choke-bore No. 10; 93¢ lbs, ; 30- inch barrel. Trial No, 3—No. 7 Shot. CHILLED SHOT. ove 220 200 200 191 8T 8 2 30 ae +118 14 112 108 it 20 14 33 Both.. 338 314 312 299 158 23 46016 63 Avge 169 157 156 1491-2 «819 111-2°8 Biers Percentage of penetration. 929-10 928-10 9881-10 467-10 6 5-10 47-10 : Ol 68 15 21 B... 189 136 184 “5 os BR: ., 241 140 87 21 3 * < 20 Both.. 280 276 221 140 66 = at eg , Ay'ge 140 188 110 1-2 70 33 5° we -. 233g Percentage of penetration. 985-10 T85-10 59 935-10 5 Dr. H. F. Aten, Vice-President of L, I. Club, Brooklyn—W, & 0. Scott & Son’s gun; 12-bore ; 73¢ Ihs.; 30-inch barrels; premier qual- ity ; Shells were not crimped, c Trial No. 4—No. 7 Shot. CHILLED SHOT. 101 93 82 62 22 T 2 85 aay ies. «8100 6 28 2 30 Both.. 222 wid 206 182 124 45 #9 +. 65 Avge 111 107 108 91 62 921.2 41-2 .. 32 Percentage of penetration. 964.10 928-10 82 56 20 26-10 ¥ FOREST AND STREAM. SOFT SHOT, RB... 95 94 86 80 (i 2 «- 28 LB... 105 87 53 20 3 ae ne =. 24 Both.. 200 181 189 100 57 ie a +» 52 Ay’ge 100 901-2 691-2 50 981-2 .. ie Pe te Percentage of penetration. 905-10 695-10 50 985-10 35-10 Mr, Wm. King, of Brooklyn, L. I.—Muzzle-loader ; 10-bere ; barrel ; 934 lbs. weight. Trial No. 5—No. 7 Shot. CHILLED SHOT. RB... 98 98 97 91 Tomsk oa 28 LB... 166 166 160 182 46 9 A eee) Both.. 264 264 25T 223 99 16 4 ye 86 Avge. 132 132 1281-2 1111-2 4914 8 i ce 88 Percentage of penetration, 100 97 7-10 84 37 SOFT SHOT. RB,.. 171 158 158 110 27 = 2 26 LB... 175 166 147 118 45 a z3 QT Both.. 346 324 305 223 12 ac 53 Av’ge. 178 162 1521-2 1111-2 36 264% Percentage of penetration. 936-10 907-10 641-10 20810 2 Chas. Wingert, Secretary of L, I. Club, Brooklyn—W. & C. Scott & Son’s gun; prainer quality; 10-bore; 834 lbs. ; 30-inch barrel. The shells used in the RB were not crimped, Trial No. 6—No. 7 Shot. CHILLED SHOT. RB... 97 97 93 67 1T 2 ms ree hes LB... 232 226 218 160 28 1 owt ts] Both.. 329 323 311 227 45 3. oer Av’ge 1641-2 1611-2 1651-2 Wi 1-2 221-2 11-2 5 Percentage of penetration. 981-10 914-10 688-10 134-10 9-10 SOFT SHOT. Ly RB... 171 171 166 141 47 a +» 020 LB... 154 148 142 3 23 1 .. 26 Both., 325 319 308 214 75 6 bo te Av’ge, 1621-2 1591-2 1654 LOT 871-2 3 4 Percentage of penetration. 981-10 95 66 225-10. 18-10 Schoverling & Daly—Daly Gun; 10-bore choke; 8% Ibs. weight; 30- inch barrel. ©" trial No. T—No. 7 Shot. CHILLED SHOT. RB... 229 295 220 191 66 4 sh Q7 LB, .. 215 214 204 156 69 22 5 8 38 Both.. 444 439 494 347 185 26 -. 65 Av’ge, 222 9191-2 212 173 1-2 671-2 13 . 32% Percentage of penetration. 9g 6-10 955-10 779-10 30410 58-10 11-10610 SOFT SHOT. RB... 201 193 189 148 51 3 ari 29 LB... 208 206 ° 189 164 71 10 1 30 Both.. 409 899 378 802 122 13 ce 59 Avge 2041-2 1991-2 189 151 61 6 1-2 293g Percentage of penetration. 975-10 921-10 74 30 31-10 5-10 Mr. A. Hddy, President of L. I. Club, Brooklyn, L. I.—Nichols & Lefeyer gun; 10-bore; 30-inch; 9 lbs. Trial No, 8—No. 7 Shot. CHILLED SHOT. RB... §3 79 69 27 4 1 “ -» 20 LB.. . 123 121 98 59 20 2 os -- 26 Both.. 206 200 167 86 24 3 ms .. 51 Avge 103 100 83 1-2 43 12_ 11-2.. -- 25% Percentage of penetration. 97 81 417-10 116-10 1410 SOFT SHOT, RB... 118 118 93 54 5 2 28 LB... 124 124 120 100 41 5 ae 29 Both.. 242 242 218 164 46 q bo 5T Av’ge 121 121 101 1-2 NT 23 81-2 .. 284% Percentage of penetration. 100 876-10 636-10 19 27-10 Mr. Woodward—Wm, Moore gun; 12-bore; 30 inch barrél; 73 lbs. weight. Summary of Hight ‘Trials of Tatham’s Improved ‘* Chilled” Shot ys, Soft Shot—Hight Different Guns, Percentage of Penetration. ——————————— Tagen =a Pe Geet wn a e i=s is a = g g z otis Je ee Fe ot ct ct or Chilled. .97 4-10 94 632-10 53410 16 3-10 Trial No. 1 {Sort seat 1 {eE1o SBt40 44310 7 sto Chilled ..97 3 Z 517-10 9 7-10) Choke Trial No. 24 Soft......98 95 6-10 28 3 4-10¢ Bore. rial No, ¢ {Chilled..929-10 928-10’ 881-10 467-10 6 5-10 12-bore, 3 EA YSoftsce SiO ne) Seta Let 07 We TR ee To -HUNTERS AND TRAPPERS.—Persons contemplating hunting or trapping in any locality for a livelihood, will inclose stamp for infor- mation worth hundreds of dollars, Address H. Grayes, Mount Vernon, Alabama. \ Rational a stimes. Curnine.—The rink match for the Gordon medal, the ice permitting, will come off to-day at Cortlandt Lake, near Yonkers. ‘Teams from Toronto, Albany, Paterson, Newark, Jersey City, Brooklyn, New York and Yonkers aré expected to compete, some fifteen clubs haying declared their intention to participate. O'Leary.—Daniel O'Leary, the long-distance pedestrian, has undertaken, at Cincinnati, Ohio, a walk of 400 miles in 425 hours. INTERNATIONAL Basz Bart Assoo1aTion.—Dissatisfaction with the results of the League Convention has led to the pub- lishing: of a circular by the non-league clubs, calling a conven- tion of delegates from all professional clubs to meet at Buffalo on the 19th proximo, to establish the International Base Ball Association as the regular representative organ®ation of the professional fraternity. —At the Athletic entertainment at Gilmore’s Garden, last Saturday, the walking race of three miles, entered by G. J. Law, J. J. McLeod, and four others. Thomas Buckley wou in 25m. 7s.; Law second in 25m. 294s. Wrsron’s WALE,—Well, he did it. This time it was 1,000 miles in 400 consecutive hours, and he crossed the line 19 minutes sooner than the time allowed. The fastest mile was the 995th, which he didin 9m. 15s. The tramp was begun Dec. 26, and finished Jan. 11th. Next! Snow SHon Racn.—-The tenth annual snow shoe race of the Montreal Snow Shoe Club was contested Jan. 16, with over three hundred snow shoers present. The race wasa lively one and resulted as follows: George Starke,1; , Paton, 2; I. Rutherford, 3; F. C. A. McIndoe, 4; EB. H. Hanna, 5; John McGibbon, 6; A. F, Salter, 7; W. Kay, 8; W. Cousins, 9. j Ausweys ta Worresyondents, Ne Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. a A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of this column. Kia, Warwick, N. ¥.—Have never heard of the maker, T’, 8., Brooklyn,—There is no law for snipe in this State, Witp Rick.—For will rice address Richard Valentine, Janesville, Wis, L. M. B., Palatka, Fla,—The gun you ask about is considered to be a good and reliable arm. who has the bitch you may want, fH. H. P., Jr., Providence, R. 1.—We believe the firm you make in- quiry abont is perfectly responsible, J. W. O,, Knoxville, Tenn.—We would place confidence in such pedi- grees as the party you inquire about would furnish. W. H. B.—We do not know the breed of Gordon setters that ——, of Pa., owns. We might find outin time. Write us again. W. P,, Flat Rock, N. C.—For taxidermist’s materials send to J. W. Wallace, 19 William street, or J. G@, Bell, 335 Broadway, New York. BF. A. W., Virginia City,—The first two gunmakers you mention have the highest reputation, but we are not well acquainted with the last name. W. F, J., Folsom, Cal,—The express companies will carry a dog from New York to Sacramento for $30 per hundred pounds, in a crate. Haye written you. i. G., Hast Norway, Kan,—1, When did Kit Carson die? 2 Dia he servein the rebellion? Ans. 1. Died three years ago. 2. No, ne did not serve in the rebellion. N. W., Rutland.—i. Does E. Remington & Son make a 44-100 cal. cen- tral fire rifle chambered for a straight shell? 2. If so, is it chambered for 50 grains or more? Ans. 1. No. 2. 50 grains or more, B. M,—Can I obtain any quail shooting in the neighborhood of Talla- hassee, Florida? What kind of dog to use, setter or pointer? Ans. Yes, there is quail shooting near Tallahassee. A setter would be preferable. J. M. D., Irwin Station, Pa.—W hich is fhe better, barrels of laminated Steel or Damascus? Ans, Itis still a mooted question, as the best guns are made of both kinds, As for ourselves we are perfectly satisfied with laminated barrels, H. J. F., Mitchell Co., lowa.—l. Who makes the Spencer rifle? 2. Where can I obtain rules for target shooting? Ans. The Winchester Rifle Manufactory, New Hayen, Conn. 2, Send twenty-tive cents to F. & S. Publishing Co. W. D. W,, Sayannah.—A mistake of the printers has brought an aya- lanch of just such a question as you ask about the price of altering M, L. to B. L. Gun makers declare that this alteration cannot be done for less than $40—+ome charge $50, and more. H. S., Florence, Kan.—i. Give the respective ages of Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett. 2. Which is the larger hotel, the Pacific Hotel, or the Palmer House in Chicago? Ans. 1. Edwin Booth is 44, Law— rence Barrett 41. 2. The Pacific Hotel is the larger. F. G., Flatboro, Pa,—In shooting off ties, the man who kills the most birds wins, unless the “‘miss and out” plan is agreed upon before shooting. You will find the Rhode Island rules in Capt. Bogardus’ book on Trap Shooting. They say nothing of the point at issue. J. 8. F., Philadelphia.—_1, My setter bitch, 9 montlis old, has neryous spasms, is low spirited and off herfeed, Whatshallldo? 2, Doesa bitch come in heat before she is a year old? Ans. 1. The nervous Spasms May be due to worms. It is possible at her age that she is about to have distemper. 2. Yes, oftentimes about 9 or 10 months of age. G. 0. G., Danyille.—_1. Give me names and addresses of repeating rifies. 2. Willa letter addressed as printed reach Mr. Van Dyke? Ans, 1, Winchester Rifle Co., New Haven, and Evans Rifle Manufacturing Co., Mechanic Falls, Maine. 2, Address as per FOREST AND STREAM. * W.A. A., St, Louis.—There was a premium offered by the authorities of the State of New York for a satisfactory application of steam to canal boats. Isthis offer stillopen? Ans. Decided some year or more ago, Given to two parties, of which Baxter was one. Matter closed now. J. G. G., Buffalo—There is no difference between the two makers, botno stand on the top of the heap as gun builders. Both are conscien- tious “houses to deal with. For information as to New York State Sportsman’s Association write to J.B. Sage, Hsq., Rec. Sec., to our care. d. H., Boston.—Will you please inform me through the columns of your paper if a dog that has taken second premium at a bench show would have to be entered asa champion dogif entered in another? Ans. No, Only first prize winners are thereafter classed as cham- pions. H. T,, Pittsburg.—i, What is the point-blank range of a ball from a 30-in. barrel rifie, .44 cal,, 17 grs. powder, ball about 480 grs., modern twist? 2. What point in Hlorida is best to go tofor general hunting ? Ans, 1. From about 125to150 yds, 2. The southern and southwestern counties. - J. F', W., West Meriden.—Is Damascus steel as good as laminated for gnn barrels? Ans. A mooted point. The best gun builders put in barrels of both kinds: Greener insists that laminated is better and only usesit. We incline to laminated barrels. Theoretically they ought to be stronger. Cc. H. S., Uniontown, Pa.—Experiments as fo the introduction of prairie chickens in yarious parts of fhe country have not been success, ful, A preat deal of time and money Rave been spent to further the nat uralization of the prairie chicken in the Hastern States, but we cannot advise you to try it. H. D., Boston.—My English setter is about 18 months old. Am forced to keep him confined. Heis welltrained, brightand active. What is the best food to giye him? Ans, Vegetables, bread and bones mixed together, and scraps from the table, make the best food, proyided they contain but little meat. J. G., Jr., Philadelphia.—Be good enough to inform me whether by the law of Pennsylvania, prohibiting the possession of partridges after the 15th of December, can be appliéd to parties in Pennsylvania who have birds in their possession that were shot in season in other States? Ans. The construction of the law in Pennsylvania is the same as in New York —' Wo person shall kill, or expose for sale, or have unlawfully in his or her possession, after the same has been killed, any qnail, etc.” You Would be liable to a penalty no matter where the birds were killed, Rep Goar, New York.—The Queens Co, hunts were held ai New Cas- sel Woods and neighboring towns on Long Island. Wyery one, we un- derstand, is welcome to join in the fun. ‘The meet is within easy reach from New York City. We presume that a cottage could be found in any of the viilages on the line of the railroad. W. H. W., Ithaca, N. Y.—Please inform me through the columns of your paper the name of the firm that furnishes your paper with prices current for raw furs, Also, if perch make good bait lor bass fishing it Cayuga Lake? Ans. Gunther & Sons, 1s4 Kifth avenue, furnish ua quotations. Smiall perch make good bait for bass, L. ©., Hureka, Nevada.—Have two guns of same maker. The fen ) weighs 83¢ lbs., the twelve, 7. With the same loads, the ten recoils | heavily, while the-twelvye does not. What are the reasons? Ans. We m'ght theorize fora week. This is really a question that no fellow | knows, and which puzzles makers of guns themselyes. G. H. G,—Ii you wish to breed address W. A. Galloway, New Dorp, W. d. C., Cohoes.—1. Is the —, a well-made gun, better than a ——? 2. What isa good pattern, 40 yards, 30-inch circle, So, 7? Ans, 1. A very good gun. The rest of the question we decline answering. 2, 200 is superb, aNd 190 excellent. As we get taken up on our adjectives, sometimes, we want to be careful. Would be glad to hear from you. AN OLD SUBSCRIBER, Baltimore.—1. Haye an 8-bore gun, marked, Guerney & Son. Doyouknowofsichamaker? 2% What is the best metallic shells, and the price? 3. How would you load shells? Ans. 1, A good maker. 2, U. M, C. Co shells, price 15 cents each. 3. 6 drs, powder, 14s oz, shot, 2 pink wads on powder, and 1 Baldwin, or black, over shot, J.C. E., Sing Sing.—Please give information concerning the country of northwestern North Carolina and its adaptation to stock raising; the vest kind of beef cattle to stock a farm of about a thousand acres with; the chances of finding a good foreign market, and the per cent. that can be made on cattle? Ans. Wor extended information see ForEsT AND SrnEAM, October 18 and 25, 1877. Fi. C., St. Joseph._—In a double bird match the other day, the man.at the score fired at the bird on bis right, missed, and then killed it with the second barrel. Referee declared both birds iost Was he correct? Ans, Ina double match both birds must be fired at. The shooter hay- ing missed the bird on his right he ought 10 have paid his atlention to the one on the left. The referee was right when he declared both birds lost. BREECH-LOADER, Greenwich.—Can you inform me what make of rifle was used by Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and Mr. Daniels, in their recent match at Worcester, Mass.? Also, what calibre, and whether open or globe sights were used? Ans, Frank Wesson's make, .44 cal,, )2-In. barrels, plain open sights ; and although their shooting was Dot good on the day of the match, they shot well the day before, making mostly all bull’s-eyes. , BLACK AND TAN, Painsyville, Ohio—My black and tan was poisoned by strychnine, was taken with conyu'sions and thought he would dies Has got better, but has a kind of catarrhaltrouble. When he goes out in the air he snufflesas though he could not breathe. Is abont eight months old, otherwise seems well. WhatoughtIitodo? Ans, Prob- ably age willcure him. Medicines would probably dono good. Give him plenty of exercise in the open air. BEN, Dick and Tom, N. Y,—Four amateurs propose to shoot pigeons. They use guns and charges as follows: 16 gauge 24 drs powder, 10 oz, shot;12 gauge 4 drs. powder, 134 oz. shot; 10 gauge 4 drs, powder, 1X oz. shot;S gauge 5 drs. powdor, 13¢ oz. shot. Willyou please say how they should be handicapped in regard to distance, the 16 gauge shooting 20 yards rise? Ans. 16 gauge shooting at 20 yards, the 12 . should shoot at 25 yards, the 10 at 28 yards and the 8 at 30 yards. K,. K., Onslow Co., N. 0,—1. Where can I get steel for making plow shares? 2. What are the sizes? 3. Where can I get a steel plow made to order? 4. Wherecanl buy axes? 5. Where can I get tools for making models? 6. Is there a book where I cau find how to wander in the woods and never get losi? Ans. 1. Park bros.,1SGold St. 2. 3, %, %, % aadlinch. 3, Donot know. 4. Collins, 212 Water St., N. Y. Ss. Fraas & Co., 95 Fulton St. 6, Find water, and follow it to its month, is better tham book information. T, H. Uniontown, Pa.—i. Inform me the ayerage of normal pulsations in setter d gs of one year old and upwards. Also the nuinber of respir- ations per minute. 2. Have a setter which grows thinner every day and is stupid and drowsy. No diarrhoea, not costive, no Indications of* worms. Respiration 40 per minute ; coughs but litle. Whatcan Ido forhm? Ans. 1. Normal pulse and respiration of dogs yary very much Average of the former about 90 to 100 per minute, of the latter about 25 per minute. 2. Probably an attack of distemper, but your description of symptoms is not suiliciently full. J. C. H., Brooklyn.—A referee calls out “dead bird,” and itis scored for the shooter, but not gathered. Referee then calls the next shooter to the trap, and he shoots; he then calls up the third man to the trap and he shoots. Now, the first man’s bird, in a dying nutter, gets out of pounds, and is there picked up dead. Was the referee right in valling the bird in question a missed bird? He first scored it a dead bird, and then scored if a missed bird. Has the referee a right to change his de- cision when once given? Ans. We give the referee in error. “he bird is called dead by the referee, and another man shoots before the bird is challenged, it must be scored a dead bird, i. J. Baltimore.—I have a pug puppy, seven Months old. Was in fair condition, but during the last few days, lias been reducing in fiesh Gave him yermifuge, and pug passed worms. How am | to know when to stop vermifuge? Is it safe to stop vermifuge when the worms are no longer seen? What shall-I feed on when the dog is ina reduced condition? Ilearn that some people feed pugson bread soaked in cof. fee. Isthisasaie food? Ams. Repeat the treatment for worms in a week, if the symptoms*continue ; in the Inéantime, give two graina of quinine, three times a day for four or five days. Broths, with stale bread, are good. Coffee is not adapted to dogs. B. H, A., Brooklyn.—t. I am offered cheap, by a responsible party, a Greener gun, 12 bore at muzzle,11 at breech, both barrels alike, side action. Would you advise the purchase if the gun is in good condition 2, Can you give me about the proper charges for duck, grouse, squirre and deer shooting with the aboye. I know that different guns need dif ferent charges, but an approximation will helpme. 3. Where can I get cartridges loaded to order and have the work well done? Ans. 1. No better maker than Greener ; ifin good condition you could not do bet- ter. 2. 314 dvs. powder, 14 oz. shot. 3. Mr. Madison, No. 564 Fulton street, Brooklyn, or Mr. Squires, of Cortlandt street, New York, ¥. L. G., Brooklyn._Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, is native of Wales, His parents were very poor, but the son received good education, and when only a youth became assistant teacher in the public school. 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BANKS, + Business Manager, SCIENCE ON THE QUARTER DECK, - AN HOUR’S TALK WITH CAPTAIN MORTIMER, NE’S conception of what a true student of nature is like may be so very different! ‘The idea of a really good man, at least to our infant mind, was always associated with & white cravat, Alas! later in life we found out that very un- godly people, notably restaurant waiters, sported white cra- yats. Still, as far as scientific study gees, people seem to thinix that the devotee must assume a graye and ponderous manner. We are prone to arrange for ourselves the mise en scene, and that peculiar weird tinge with which the alchemist imbued all their actions, still predominates our fancies. question is, in this practical age, why should not men probe into the secrets of nature, casting off their velyets and sables, and in nothing more than their shirt-sleevyes, dig into the gist of things? Give an observant man, one whose eyes are al- Ways open, a seat ona garden bench, and the leaves and tien- drils of the vines which creep over an” arbor will afford him ample sources of study. With his foot he turns over a stone, a bit of decayed wood,and under these he finds a hundred op- jects worthy of examination. If in some of the abstract sciences the solemn privacy of the study is necessary; if apart from all noise and disturbance, a Leverrier eliminated, by pure abstract calculation in his closet, the presence of a planet, for & better acquaintance with nature, such seclusion is as impos- sible as itis unnecessary, Somehow or other the true natural- ist is always a pleasant, a good-natured man.. Ashe must pass most of his time in the open air he generally has ‘that fine, wholesome appearance of sound health which ought to be and mostly is the unfailing evidence of a clear and good head. The physical and mental qualities have combined to give him aid and comfort. ; A ship lies moored at the dock on the East River near Ful- ton Ferry. She is a huge vessel and she has staid there all the summer. Now this good ship, the Hamilton Fish, is getting ready for sea, and bale after bale of cotton is being put below, We climb the gangway, make our way on deck Past sailors Now, the and laborers and gain admittance to the spacious cabin, But is ita cabin? It certainly has the appearance of one. Here are the innumerable doors opening to the berths, and there Swings that peculiar rack In which the castor, the glasses and the plates are kept, indicative of that time when every object, an- imate or inanimate on shipboard, has to doits level best to find its own particular centre of gravity. It smells of the ship. There is that peculiar marine-store odor, not bilge water in the least, but of the steward’s pantry, where innumerable good things are kept for future use. Still, it is marine, for there is a mast-passing through the cabin, and there are ship’s charts on the table, But it has more the appearance of a place devoted to study. As the ship sways about gently a door or two gapes open and discloses the contents of the rooms. There are no bedsin those berths, but eyery nook and corner is crowded with books. On the table of the cabin, there are in- numerable small vials, kept in their places in boxes, and more than one microscope isin view. Overhead there hang glass globes, in which are growing curious marine plants. Is this then the cabin of a sturdy skipper, or the refuge of some sci- entific man? Tt is the domicile of both these useful person- ages, for Captain John H, Mortimer lives here, who is quite as ready to send his good ship speeding over the wintry waves straight onjto Liverpool, by the use of his compass, as he is capable of making some curious discovery in natural history by means of his mizroscope. The captain receives us in hig honest, hearty and charming way. Itisof no use for us to talk. We have not come on board for that purpose, all we wanted to do was to listen and to absorb what we can of the many beautiful and instructive facts which Captain Mortimer can impart to us. It 1s not a “ shiver-my-timbers” information which is given ; there is no tar about it. Like all men thoroughly saturated with their subject there is noredundancy of words, no egotism about Cap- tain Mortimer. The most learned professor, even a Huxley, a Tyndall, might envy the clear, straightforward language Cap- tain Mortimer possesses. The study of marine creatures and plants has been a labor of love with Captain Mortimer. Drifting about for years in a field tens of thousands of miles in extent, the broad ocean has been Captain Mortimer’s text book, and most accurately has he noted all the strange growths which are to be found on her huge, heaving bosom. A conversation with Captain Mortimer is naturally desultory of itskind. Did you wish it, our naturalist captain could take up any one question and exhaustively get all out of it, and squeeze the subject as dry as a sponge. We commence, asking a question about the muricide and the Tyrian purple. Captain Mortimer shows us specimens of the Purpura lapitlus, which must have furnished the Greeks and Romans with their brilliant purple coloring, which dye was reserved for princes and patricians. We wonder why the Attic dandy did not use aniline colors, and then remember that alfhough Alcebiades was a voluminous speaker and an exqui- site they made no gas in Athens, Our naturalist shows us various specimens of the murex, and exhibits many shades of purple derived from this shell. The lasting quality of the color is manifest from the time which has elapsed since Cap- tain Mortimer made the shell-fish exude its pigment. Then, naturally, the ink of the cuttle-fish is talked about, and that curious provision of nature which allows a creature to sur- round itself with a black cloud in order to escape. Now we discuss rudder fish, and Captain Mortimer gives a simple ex- planation why the Uarane carangus stays in the immediate vicinity of a ship. ‘' Itis because,” the Captainexplains, ‘the rudder fish follows close in the wake of the ship for safety from dolphins and other marine enemies. Of course the rud- der fish picks up some little food from the ship. But when you see rudder fish around you may be sure that there are some big fish after them. The minute one strays away, or lags be- hind he is gobbled up. The big fish are afraid of the ship, but the little fellows are not.” Now we listen to the Captain on those adaptations of nature which she employs so as to best keep herself in a constant state of equilibrium. We hold our peace now, for the Captain is more than eloquent. ‘There is nothing,” says Captain Mortimer, ‘‘more beautiful than this incessant action of nature which creates and destroys ; life and death are ever being produced in the ocean. Now, take the Tuca nutans, that’s a sea-weed which floats on the water, buoyed up. by its seed vesicles which are like corks and net. This sea-weed stays on the surface for a while, when there comes the coral insect, I use the word insect, but it is hardly the proper term, Well,the coral formation siezes hold of those air cells and coyers those seed vesicles with the most beauti- ful traceries of carbonate of lime. Here are several specimens in this little vial. Take this magnifying lense and look at them. See what exquisite lace-work ! Now, specific gravity alters circumstances. In time down goes the air vessel, sea- weed and all, to be dissolved in the depths below. Ithay aerated the water, and now it is to furnish new life to others of God’s creatures. This same grand rule ever follows. There is nothing that floats on the sea which is not destroyed. The wash of the waves may have incessant action as to abrai- sion and solution, but this would not be rapid enough. Left alone to their natural action—slow of themselves—we might imagine huge areas of water covered with decomposing sea- weed, or drift-wood. Nature wants in such instances to get Tid of its useless substances—useless only of course for the moment—and to change them rapidly, Accordingly we have another powerful agent, and that isa worm. What the coral formation cannot sink by overloading, the Teredo finshes by Water-logging. A bit of floating wood has but a short life in salt water. On comes the Teredo and goes through and through a chipor a ship mast, honey-combing it untilit is water logged, when it ceases to swim, Here isa Teredo which was some, twenty inches long. It is shriveledup now. It took me years to study out how this worm worked. Now, through your glass, look at his cutting apparatus. Tt is a very fragile kind of an auger and so delicate-that when you touch it it crumbles. How could a poor cutting edge like that go through hard wood? for, mind you,a stick of ebony,any dense or close- grained wood, providing it would float, would bea more todth- some morsel to a Teredo than a bit of white pine. Now, once in the Indian Ocean I was working on a bit of a ship rail which I had picked up at sea, in order to find a loyely lot of Teredos which had burrowed in it. I wanted one badly as a specimen. As I was carefully whittling my bit of wood I found my hands get clammy and greasy, when I rubbed the track over where the Teredo had passed. I had it then, had the whole story. That worm was both carpenter and chemist. First he exuded some kind of a substance of an alkaline na- ture which softened the wood, and then the cutting apparatus easily went through the pulp. I am certain I am right, that it is not the cutting portion of the worm which works alone, because stringy, fibrous wood is an impediment to the passage of the Teredo. Though his exudations, or secretions, can soften some parts of the wood, he can’t oyerconte the fibres and the rough fibres hurt his body as he wriggles through. A piece of palmetto wood which is soft in parts and fibrous in others he cannot work on. Now, a knowledge of this kind can be made useful, if not in ships,at least when piles have to be driven in- to the sea. If we could saturate a log of wood with an acid solution we might neutralize the alkaline substance coming from the worm, and it would prevent the mischief of this Ter- edo which costs ships and wharf owners millions of dollars every year. But we will dismiss the practical part of all this, for I want to show you my method of preserving certain curi- ous sea forms. Now, look at this.” Captain Mortimer showed us a beautiful outline of some strange form which stoed out in relief on a long piece of paper. ‘* Now, this isa specimen of the Salpw pinnati. It is a kind of ribbon found in the North Atlantic, sometimes many feet long. It is a living organism, a congaree of families all united. It may be the grandfather and grandmother, the sons and daughters, the mother-inlaws and grand.children all happily joined together. The great- grand children can break loose if they want to and get inde- pendent, and will manage very well, creating new families. Now, I wanted to preserve a’ specimen, sol dried it gently under pressure, washing out the salt, and there you have it—a perfect salpa less the bulk. Contraction and expansion, the sucking in of the water and the throwing out of the water are the methods of locomotion these salpw have. They are, when alive, beautifully phosphorescent. Now here is something else. I really am proud of haying found ont a great deal in re- gard to it. -Itis the Litvopa bombyx. Tt's a tiny shell fish that really does its own spinning—a kind of sea silk-worm. Now, what does it do that for? Why it throws out its threads and binds together sea-weed, and then deposits its eggs, or germs ; makes a nest like a bird. Suppose it didn’t? How would the little Zitzope get along? They would all sink in the sea. What they want is air and warmth in order to grow. So the Litiopa shoots out her threads backwards and forwards and makes a kind of comfortable quilt for the babies to nestle in. Are not the provisions of nature beautiful? It was years be- fore I got to the bottom of that anda good many learned people doubted it first, but I think they have all now given me credit forit. Here they are.” The Captain handed us a bunch of sea-weed and we looked with delight at the delicate filiments, with tiny shells on it. ‘ How many various speci- mens have you, Captain, on the vessel,” we asked. ‘Oh, 1 don’t know, may be thousands ; all these berths are filled with them. It’s my museum. Oh, I haven’t shown you this. This is the pipe fish, Sygnnthus. Now, what was queer about this little fish was, that sailing in the North Atlantic I came across quantities of these fish apparently hibernating, sleeping, or, tor- pid on the surface of the water. Now, there is something cu- rious about this pipe fish. Everybody knows—’ (*‘Hyerybody knows ?” we said reflectiyely, at the same time somewhat in- quisitively—) ‘or should know, that it carries itseggs outside.” “Like a lobster?” ‘‘Yes. Now, how could Sygnanthus get her eggs matured? Jasked myself. Why just in this way, keeping on top of the water, half asleep, if you please, but hay- ing the advantages of warmth and heat—No, Mr. Jones, have those bigger bails of cotton stored midships; and see that the stevedores-don't neglect their work. As I was saying, often the acts of creatures living on the earth are repeated in the water, only that the destructive actions all become more visible to usin the water than on the land, as we study these forces more carefully.” : We could have staid all day listening to Captain Mortimer, so delightful was his talk, so fresh were his illustrations, so at- tractive were his methods of imparting information. To-day the good ship Hamilton Fish is buffeting the wintry waves on her way to Liverpool. May her-clever captain, who is indeed a shining light of science and whose numerous discoveries have entitled him to a leading position in many learned socie- ties at home and abroad, reach his port in safety. It is not common-to meet a man who is not only a master in seaman- ship, but who has found time during a life of labor and hard- ship to go so deeply into nature’s most hidden secrets. : ta” Forzsr anp StazaM will be sent for fractions of a year as follows: Six months, $2; three months, $1. To clubs of two or more, $3 per annum, FOREST: AND STREAM. a 495 La IcustrAcion Venarorta.—We beg to acknowledge the receipt of this beautifully illustrated paper, whose editor is Don Jose Gutierriez de la Vega, and place of publication Madrid. The editor of La Ilustracion Venatoria is well known as the publisher of a Hunting Bibliography, and as being fa- tmiliar with all topics relating to sports of the field and stream. The present number contains articles of the most interesting character, which are heightened by capital illustrations. De la Vera is a famous name in the literature of the world,and We are sure that the editor of this paper will not belittle his famous ancestor. ae GAME PROTECTION. MonrrraAt.—The annual report of the Montreal Protective Association, received Jan. 24th, shows that owipg to the suc- cessful prosecutions of the past there were fewer violations of the game laws during the past season than heretofore. —The Erie Game and Fish Protective Association have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Pres., Henry Souther; Vice-Pres., ©. M. Tibbals, Jr.; Sec., Clark Olds; Treas,, E. P. Gould; Directors, W. W. Reed, chairman; aes S, Riddle, John P, Vincent, J. P, Metcalf and W. W- erby. —Cecil, Md., is to have a protective club. PRoTEOTION In NeBRASKA.—Omaha, Jan. 21.--Hditor Forest and Stream; Pinnated grouse and quail have increased very largely over recent years, although the senseless law of last year has been almost totally disregarded in many portions of the State. This law, which was enacted professedly in the interest of the farmers, prohibits the killing of all wild birds, at all times, except water fowls, etc. In this vicinity the in- fractions of the obnoxious law have been entirely clandestine. No evidence of its violations has been brought to the atten- tion of the Omaha Sportsman’s Club, nor have I heard of an instance upon which a prosecution could haye been based. No doubt this has been caused by the judicious course pur- sued by this club, not only discouraging all violations of the law by its own members, but by admonishing all other per- sons of a determination to prosecute all offenders, Some sys- tem of legislation should be devised to prevent the shipping of fame to the Hastern markets, and especially in Boston and New York during the close seasons. The main incentive to violations of the law is the traffic abroad—not at home. No contraband game is exhibited for sale in Omaha, because par- ties know the consequences. But it is this clandestine killing and shipping to Eastern markets in disguise that works the Mischief, Bor Warts. a

5 20 5 i 178 Ourtise 9s. se. seed soe t eee 19 5 103; 179 OMENS, 70 2. Sc eS 21 6 113¢ 170 Clarke, '78.... ove | 22 6 ly 176 Tart, $50.24. 533+ etabbesirsas > 19 6 013 182 nnis, 780 4 19 6 00 173 NETICNG, “SU caeesnereameaantee 21 gs lit KGQROrP ice arouse cee bas 21 6 01 193 Rogers, 780, 8. SiS... ...5+- 20 6 03tg 198 The crew will be selected next month, Boattne at WESLEYAN.—Aftor a period of com- parative inaction in boating matters the students at Middletown are now turning their attention to aquatic sports, and it is probable that should the college haye an opportunity to participate in a New England regatta she would be represented by an able crew. Among the men who will probably be selected for the crew are: one mem- ber of the crew of "75, D. H, Jack, of the Senior Class, and H, L. Mead, ’78; E. A. Sumner, 778 (substitute); E. A. White, ’79; B. A. Rich, °78, and J, W. Van Dusen, '79, of ‘the crew of 1876. The college is to row a match with the Hartford Rowing Club, and hopes to meet Harvard or Yale at New London. Boatne av Tarmiry,—The enthusiasm of Trin- ity in boating matters bids fair to trinmph over the disasters of the flood which carried away her ery and Bric-a-brae, is the largest in the world, and the public are invited to visit their establishment without feeling the slightest obligation.to pur— chase. UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK ; iledicinal, APOLLINARIS NATURAL Water.. THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS. Mineral HIGHLY HFPFHERVESOENT. DR. J. MILNER FOTHERGILL, London,—« The” Exquisite Apollinaris; a delicious . beverage.” PROF. J. A. WANELYN, St. George’s Hospit: London.—* Highly effervescent, w olesome: and absolutely pure; superior to all others, DR. R. OGDEN DOREMUS,.—“‘Absolutely pure and wholesome; superior to ail for daily use; free from all the objections urged apsinst Croton and artificially-aerated waters, : DR. PETER WOOD, President of the Iferts, Medical” Society, etc.—* Superior to Vichy and Vals,” PETER SQUIRE, F. L. §., Chemist to the Queen.—- Tenth edition of Companion to the Britis Phar- macopeia. “ Hxhilarating; good for sickness, . dyspepsia, and loss of appetite.” MacNAMARA, F.R.C.S., G. 8.1., 8urgeon to Westminster Hospital, London.—* More whole- some and refreshibg than soda or seltzer Wwater.’*? . ALLINGHAM, F. R. C.8., Surgeon to St, Mark’s: Hospital, London.—* By far the best sparklin water for daily use.” Parking: ; FRED’K DE BARY & co., 41 and 48 WARREN S87,, N. ¥.. Sole Avents for United States and Canada. For Sale by Dealers, Grocers and Drnuggists. Every genuine bottle bears the FELLOW label, Wanted. ANTED—Heayy single-barrelled breech:load-- ing shot-gun, .4 Or .8'cal. R. VALENTINE, Janesville, Wis. Jan31 2t' ANTED—Second-hand breech-loading shot- gun; send description and lowest cash price: tod. W. R, P.O. box 150, New Harmony, Indiana. , jansi 26 ANTED,—A double breech- shot-gun, iz-bore, Address B, P., office AND" jausi 1 . -_ : Che Rennel. ST. LOUIS BENCH SHOW February 19th, 20th, 2ist and 22d, 1878. $3,000 CASH PRIZES, $2,500 SPECIAL PRIZES. REDUCED RATES AND PASSHS FOR DOGS ON RAILROADS—HALF RATES BY ALL THE EXPRESS COMPANIES. ' The richest prize list ever offered af a dog show in America. Premium lists ready for mailing on ap- plication to the Secretary. Entries Close Feb. 5, 1878, Positively. All entry fees must accompany entries, Certifi- cates furnished exhibitors by the Association en- titling the holders to reduced railroad rafes and privileges. CHAS. LINCOLN, Superintendent. JOHN W, MUNSON, Sec., St. Louis, Mo. ERIN A BEN WEL, JESSE SHERWOOD, Proprietor, Edina, Knox Connty, Mo., breeder-and importer of Sporting Dogs, Pointers, setters, spaniels, fox and beagle hounds, *¢Sancho,” Imp, Pointer, stud dog; fee, $35. See English K. C. 8. B., No. 1,005. Heis a grandson of the celebrated ‘*Hamlet,” Wo. 836. This dog “Sancho” has won seyen prizes—four in England first at Crystal Palace, 1874), three here. | BALLARD’S FLEA KILLER! DESTRUCTION OF FLEAS On Dogs and Other Animals, An Absolute Bu rece ete of the pest. May be used with entire safety. | Contents ofa package sufficient to rid half a dozen large dogs of the vermin. PERSON OWNING DOGS SHOULD BE WITHs RO OUT THE FLEA KILLER. Price 50 Gents per Package. Will be sent postage paid on receipt of price Proprietors, LAZELL, MARSH & GARDINER, pyle tt 10 GOLD STREET, NEW YORE, SPRATT’S PATENT MEAT FIBRINE DOG CAKES. Twenty-one Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals awarded, including Medal of English Kennel Club, and of Westminster Kennel Club, New York. Wone are genuine unless so stamped, F. 0. De LUZE, 18 South William Street, N. Y., Sole Agent, BROWN & HILDHR, St. Louis, Western Agents. For sale in cases of 112 pounds. Fleas! Fleas! Worms! Worms! STEADMAN’S FLEA POWDER for DOGS. A Baue to Fleas—A Boon to Dogs. This Powderis guaranteed to kill fleas on dogs or Bny Other animals, or money returned. It is putu in patent boxes with sliding pepper box top, whic greatly facililates its use. Simple and efficacious, Price 50 cents by mail, Postpaid ARECA NUT FOR WORMS IN DOGS A CERTAIN REMEDY. Put up in boxes containing a dozen powders, with ections for use. ae Price 50 cents per Box by mail. Both the above are recommended by Rop AND Guy and FOREST AND STREAM. om WwW. HOLBERTOIN. oct 12 102 NASSAU STREET. FOREST AND STREAM. Ghe Rennel. 499 NICHOLS & LEFEVER, SYRACUSE, N. Y., | MANUFAQOTURERS OF The Kennel, NATIONAL American Kennel Club. RULES GOVERNING BENCH SHOWS AND FIELD TRIALS. STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AND POINTS GOVERNING BENCH SHOW OF DOGS. ~ All Contained in ‘‘Hints on Dog Bre aking,’? Price (25 cts.) by W. H. HOC LABIRD, Sports- man Cloth ier, Valparaiso, Ind, jans1 4t Hoe SALE, when eight weeks old, six black and tan Gordon setter puppies, four dogs and two gyps, whelped Dec. 15, 77. Sire, imported Prince, dam, Hannie, she out of Boyden’s Hope (imported) by Marble’s Grouse. Address, A. H. THOMAS, Watrensburgh, N. Y. jansi it Ww: 3T MILTON KENNEL—‘Lelaps” in the stud, bred by R. i. Purcel Liewellin, England, aire Leicester,” dam ‘‘ Doll,” sister to “ Dart” and Adams’ “Drake,” color white, ticked black and tan, 23% Inches high, extra quality, very handsome. Fee, $25. : SEPTERS FOR SALE.—‘‘Fan,”? black and tan, pure Gordon, imp. stock, out of “Maud,” by Marbles’ “Grouse,” two years old; taught lirst lessons; bred to ‘‘Lelaps” Jan. 5, 1878; price $75 One dog, two years, white and chesnut, sire Tucker's dog, Proyi- dence, kK. I., Copeland’s “Old Pete” grand sire, dam English imported, very handsome, 2334 inches high; taught first lesson, and game shot oyer; price $75, “Bell,” half imported red Irish and half Hnglish, color orange, two years old, taught first and second lessons (see circular), extra in field, fast, staunch and handsome, 2334 inches high, never bred, price $125; will breed her fo ‘‘Lelap,” same price. Dogs trained and boarded. For terms and particulars, send for circular. FRANKLIN SUMNER, Milton, Blue Hill, Mass. j1T 4t 4 OR SALE—A valuable setter dog, nearly three years old, choice stuck, price $30. A first-class Hnglish double-barrel breech-loader, made to order for A. A. Kellogg, New Haven, Conn; used yery little; warranted; size, No. 12; price, $50. Also, a Butler Health-lift; good as new;sa little shop worn; cost $15, price $25. Address 213 Orange street, New Haven, Conn. JLT 3t HE DOG BREAKER’S GUIDH.—Train your own dogs in the most artistic manner. ‘‘The Dog Breaker’s Guide” sent for three cent stamp. M. VON CULIN, Delaware City, Del. . ji7 tt ‘Nok SALE.—Onc imported red Irish setter dog, 4i' Dash, from J, C. Cooper, Limerick, Ireland, of good stock, sired by Grouse out of Fiirt. Dash ig about two year's old and unbroken; of a deep blood red color, with slight marking of white on faee. Price moderate. One Chesapeake Bay duck dog, Friday (long hair), well broken to retrieve (about one year old). Price, $25. Snapshot, celebrated cham- pion pointer, and Frank, imported English setter, winner of firsi afi Philadelphia, in the stud. LIN- COLN & HELLYAR, Warren, Mass. janiT 4t OCKER SPANIEL BREEDING KENNEL OF / M. P. MCKOON, Franklin, Del, Co., N. ¥.— I keep only cockers of the finest Strains. 1 sell only young stock. I guarantee satisfaction and safe dée- livery to every customer. These beautiful and in- felligent dogs cannot be beaten for ruffed grouse and woodcock shooting and retrieving, jo tf pups, whelped Noy, 21, ont of Belle II.; she out of Belle Mead, by Robinson's Jack; sire Mack, he out of Carrie, by Plunket. P. DUNHAM, Leeds, Lae m jan24 OR SALE CHHAP=Red Irish setter ULL-BLOODED—Two Irish setter bitches, four” months. Sire of pups, Don, imported from J. ~C. Cooper, of Limerick, Ireland, by C. H. Turner, Sec. Nat, Kennel Clyb, St. Louis, Mo.; dam, Countess, by Rodman’s Dash. One Gordon biteh, elghteen months old; hunted this fall; staunch on quail and very fast, with good nose; will make a good one, One Gordon bitch eight months old. Full pedigree given with pups. H. B. VONDERSMITH, Lancas- ter, Pa, Nov22 tf OR SALE, when eight weeks old, six puppies ont of my blue belton setter Mell, by Bob Boy. They are black and white. Twoof them are black,white and tan, and are almost perfect images of thelir sire, For particulars, address L, ¥F. WHITMAN, 6 City Hall, Detroit, Mich. je28 tt pet SALE, at a great bargain, my entire kennel With the exception of one brace for my own shooting. I have on hand, for s-le: One pointer dog pup, Dilley’s-Ranger stock; one pointer bitch pup, Don-Lina; one red Irish setter pup, Plunket- Nell; one lemon-and-white setter dog pup, Tam- Queen Blanche; one black-and-white setter bitch in whetr, Will sell the above at prices very much lower than eyer before offered, and warrant them to be finely bred, and am confident no beiter blood exists, Lam gomg to be absent from home much of the time henceforth, and must sell. Address W. H. HOLABIRD, Valparaiso, Ind. jan31 tf | F. WESSON, .38-cal, plated mountings, OR SALE, A BARGAIN—A well-broken setter dog, two years old, color blue belton; 1s fast, Siaunch, and good retriver. Price $30. Address T, DENMEAD, P. O, box 458, Baltimore, Ind. jan3iit Does. DR. HENRY GARDNER, 1,762 Broadway, between 56th and 67th st., New York City. Dogs treated and purchased on commission. ,Thirty-one years ex- perience in canine diseases. Ag 2tf For Trish and native setters, dogs and bitches of all ages, broken and unbroken, addresseE, J, ROBBINS. Wethersfield, Conn. Oct2 for Sale, ECOND-HAND.—A yery fine ‘Tolley breech loader, with two sets of barrels fitted to same stock; one pair 10-bore Damascus and very close shooting, other pair laminated steel and eylinder bore; weight, 9 Ibs. and 93 Ibs. This gun was mae to order for the owner, and is very superior in every respect. Can be examined af gun store of HENS ic C. SQUIRES, 1 Cortlandt street, N. Y. oy F% SALE CHEAP—One-fourth interest in a well- located brook trout hatchery of most unlimited capacity, within 23¢ miles of a depot; also a good farm of 200 acres in connection with fishery, En- quire at this office for further particulars, jans1 tf OR SALE.—A Very fine new Sharps Creedmoor i! Rifle, new model calibre .45, an exceedingly ac- carate shooter and guaranteed; has made 74 out of a possible 75 af 1,000 yards, 100 shells, implements, etc, Price, only $80 cash—no exchange—cost $116, cen W.H. PIERGH, Box 300, Peekskill, N. Y. jan OLLEY 12-bore, all the latest improvements; Was made to order; little used, cass and imple- ments complete; cost $200; cash $125. C,M. PRIOR, 486 Pearl street. jan3i 1t Om SALE—A Remington, double-barrelled, breech-loading shot-gun; cost $85; as good as new; will sell for $60, including reloading tools, shelis, ete. Address W. H. MILLER, Sterling Run, Cameron County, Pa, jJan24 3t Rifles --Cheap. The following rifles, second-hand and in good con- dition-: List Price price asked and shows no signs of use......, $100.00 $70.00 “ Mid-range No, 1, pistol-grip, finest te slghte, SO S10 peawe deletes oiets weeees porting, .50-cal , pistol grip, 123 Ibs. weight, full’ sights, made 75.00 58.00 55.00 * * Sporting, .50-cal., polished stock, ; seecesnees. 10,00 “ Business Rifle, full set reloading 45,00 100,00 75.00 58.50 38.00 100.00 60.00 ** Piated mountings, checked stock, -40 cal., with impiements in good condition 40.50 82.00 28.00 28,00 25.00 20.00 22,50 18.00 * .44-cal, 24-in. bbl, Dearly new, a Steee ae SPLENDID TOLLEY Express Ride, top lever, .45-cal., 30-in. bbl. with reloading tools. shetls, case, and 29.00 22.50 tol grip, made to order for. ..._, WESSON, .2-cal., 98in, globe ange 05-00 peep sights, made to order as g piec ig the finest of the kind in the city..........,. -+- 33.00 28.00 The above guns are Dearly all the property of gen- tlemen who haye no further use for them, and are sold at 4 great sacrifice. Hach gun is exactly as represented, and will be sent for examination on satisfactory reference, or receipt of sufficient money topay express charges. List of second-hand shot- guns next week. HENRY C, SQUIRES No. { Cortlandt St.,’New York ;/DOUBLE AND SINCLE-BARREL BREECH-LOADING SHOT-GUNS Double-Barrel Breech-Loading Rifles, and Shot and Rifle combined. Muzzle-Loading Creedmoor guaranteed to be the best, and not to give ‘‘ UnacoounTABLE Misses,” Our Catalogue for 1878 will be ready January 15, giving full description of gun, recent improvements in. same, matters of general interest to Sportsmen, ete., eto, Guns, Rifles. Ge. Second-Hand Guns AND SPORTING GOODS, WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT CHEAP AT J. F, MARSTERS, 125 NASSAU ST., N. Y. One Scott Premier 10-gange choke-bore, weight 9 lbs., in first-class order, with case, price ....$295 One Remington Sporting Rifle, made to order, pistol grip, rubber heel to prevent recoil, .44- CaliOres.id. (2.29 a UHR Wh aeedele Sbae's aletataistented ate 50 One Hollis’ 10-bore, 9 lb., pistol-grip, rebound- ing-locks.....-...... Sl ae\tah los Pose ne de Sk it Ac 70 One Remington Military Rifle, 1,000-yard range, 15 One French Double Gun, pin-fire, 16-gange..... 25 One More & Harris Muzzle-Loader, 10-gauge, 8i¢ {het donblei gun vivacads ey ses ee be etek Bo. acter 35 One Hollis’ Ducking double gun, 8 gauge, 141b, 25 One Scott Muazzle-Loader, 12 1b., 9-gange, 84-in.. 25 One Ballard Rifie, .44-cal., 10 lbs........ Jaded geen 20! One Colt’s Revolving Rifle, 6 shot............... 18 One Maynard Rifle, little the worse for wear.... 8 One Single Muzzle-Loader, 10-cauge, cost $25.. 16 OneSingle Breech-Loader, Stephen's make...,, 10 One Skeleton Stock Stephen’s Rifle, .22-calibre, in Gase..... ono a veceaercusseoeecacenss.. L2 One General Fishing Rod, will make up five dif- ferent rods, German silver-mounted, cost $40.. 20 One large German silver troiling reel, holds 600 feet line........._ ..... Soe te, Bap Hee 10 J- F. MARSTERS, 125 Nassan st.,’N. ¥. Sportsmen’s_ Emporium. SHOOTING, FISHING AND CAMPING G@ODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Send 10 cents for 50-page illustrated ealalogue, with rules for glass ball shooting, hints on camping, 8 hooting and fishing, etc. TENTS, STOVES, JACK LAMPS, BLANKETS, RUBBER GOODS, Etc. THE NEW TREBLE-BOLT FOX GUN. Split Bamboo Fly Beds; the best in the market. Agent for the celebrated Gsood’s Moccasins, aud Shoes, kinds, Holberton’s Trout Flies, per dozen, &}. pee full-length Russia-Leather Fly ooks. McBride Flies, Thomsows Shooting Boots Leather aud Canvas Suits of all OUTFITS for FLORIDA AND THE WEST. Sportsmen’s Diary and Notebook, with blank scores and useful receipts, efc., mailed on receipt of 50 cents, PURDY’S GLASS BALL TRAPS, $3.50. The best for wing practice. Paine and Bogardus’ glass balls: Kay’s ec 5si- tlon Balls, ‘i de eS Repairing, altering and boring of guns done in the best manner. English and American Wading Stocking and rubber goods for fishing and camping. i Eaton’s Rust Preventer. Dog Medicines for worms, fleas and mange. : — W. HOLBERTON & cG., P.O. Box 5,109, 117 Folton St., N.Y. " SPARKS’ Chilled Shot, RIVALLING THE ENGLISH. Price, 9 3-4 cents per pound. MANUFAOTURED BY THOMAS Ww SPARKS, 4, 121 Walnut Street, PHILADELPHIA <3 SUBJECT TO USUAL DI j anti SCOUNT. 500 FOREST: AND STREAM, — “ SSS te 8 Se eS LL, LL ic La tae ee ee Se ee ee HIGHEST HONORS AT THE Centennial World’s Fair, 1876! SHONINGER ORGANS nn PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS THE Best Instruments. Their comparative excellence is recognized by the Jadges in their Report, from which the following is an extract: “The B. SHONINGER ORGAN COS exhibit as the best Instruments at a price rendering them Dessible to a large class of purchasers, having acom- bination of Reeds and Bells, producing novel and pleasing effects, containing many desirable improve- ments, will stand longer in dry or damp climate, ese liable to get out of order, all the boards being made three-ply, put together so it is impossible for them to either shrink, swell or split.” THE ONLY ORGANS AWARDED THIS RANK. There are 50,000 of our Instruments in this and the Huropean countries in use, and they are so made that they will keepin tune, and stand any climate. They contain a magnificent Chime of Bellis, tuned in perfect harmony with the Reeds, producing wonder- ful effects. ‘The Music Rack, when tuned forward, will make a splendid writing desk, with our Book Closets and Swinging Lamp or Flower Brackets, with a fine Stool boxed free with each Organ, makes the SHONINGER ORGANS the most substantial, con- venient and perfect Organ. ESTABLISHED 1850. We are prepared to appoint a few new Agents. A liberal discount to the Clergy, Sunday Schools, Teachers, Churches and Lodges, Illustrated Catalogues, with prices, sent by mail upon application to : B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO., 97 to 123 Chestnut Street, NEW HAVEN, CONN. Gunpowder. Warren Powder Mills MANUFACTURERS OF BLASTING AND MINING, SHIPPING AND SPORTING GUNPOWDER, SPORTING BRANDS—Eureka, Continental] * Border Rifle,” Snap-Shot, and Warren Sporting Cannon and Musket, U.S. Standard. The above can be had of the dealers, or at wholesale at the office, 27 Doane street, Boston, Mass., and of the agents, JOHN P, LOVELL & SONS corner of Wash- gees Cornhill and Brattle streets, Boston, Mass. y THE HAZARD POWDER CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOWDER, Hazard’s ‘* Electric Powder.*’ Nos, 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). Unsurpassed ip point of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis- ters of 1 lb, only, Hazard’s “American Sporting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse), In 1 lb. canisters and 634 Ib, kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for upland prairie shooting. Well adapted to shot- guns, Hazard’s ‘ Duck Shooting.” Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse), In 1 and 51>. canisters and 64 and 123g lb. Kegs. Burns slowly and very clean, shooting remarkably close and with great penetration. For field, forest or water shooting, it ranks any other brand, and it is equally serviceable for Muzzle or breech-loaders, Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifle.” EEG, PMG, and Sea Shooting” FG, in kegs of 25, Ie and 6 lbs, and cans of 5 lbs.aT FFG 1s also packed in 1 and 3¢ lb. canisters. Burns strong and moist, The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for ordinary Porn and the “Sea Shooting” IG is the standard Rife puwder of the country. Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDER: ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES i'OR BXPORT, OF ! BRO . = ¥Y REQUIRED GRAIN BACTURED TO ORDER. a z The above can be had of déaiera, or of the Com- anys Agents in ey rom* Hegel 9 . ery prom‘nent city, or wholesale : 88 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. > English Sporting Gunpowder, i CURTIS, & HARVEY'S . DIAMOND GRAIN. Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Superior Rifle, Enfield Rifle, and Col, Hawker’s Du Ws , SL Oe dar street, N. ¥. Agent for the United States. a a I I - — p ”S, Sportsmen's Goods. BOSTON SHOOTING SUIT. Manafactured only by G.W SIMMONS & SON, BOSTON, MASS. THE BEST IN USE. ONLY ONE QUALITY MADE AND THAT IS THE VERY BEST. Hach article—coat, trowsers, vesi and hat— have the name and manufacturer’s address stamped upon it, and no suit is genuine without. it bears this imprint. The suit can be sent, securely packed, by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of $1.25 above the price of the suit. We make no discountexcept to the trade. We make but one quality, and thatis the VERY BEST. The price of the suit complete is $138. The suit consists of coat, trousers, vest, and choice of either cap with havelock, or hat, The material is of the best quality of duck, waterproofed by a patent process. that known as ‘‘ dead grass shade.’? The seams and pocket corners are riveted, and nothing is neglected to make the whole suit com- plete in every way. OUR PATENT DECOYS have entirely superseded the old-fashioned cum- bersome, wooden decoys. The birds are hollow, and six of them occupy about the space of one wooden decoy. The Duck Decoys of all kinds are $12 per dozen; geese, $3 each ; yellow leg, $4.25 per dozen; black breast plover, $3.75 per dozen; red breast plover, $8.75 per dozen; goiaen ployer, $3.75 per dozen; turnstone, chicker plover, etc., $3.75 per dozen ; sandpipers, $3.50 perdozen, We are now making standing geese lor field shooting. THE HUNTER’S TENT is made of tan-colored duck; light, easily trans- ported Size, 7ft. by8ft, Price, $10 complete, made on the umbrella principle, folding into a neat roll 3 feet long. In the judges’ report at Philadelphia they were ccmmended for excellence in every part. Very novel and practicable ; adapted to all out-of-door purposes where lawn, beach, hunters and camp tents are used; quick folding ; all sides strongly fortified; enables them to stand against wind and rain. Rev. F. B. Savage, of Albany, N. Y., who camps out in Florida in winter, and the Adirondacks in summer, writes this about the tents: ALBANY, July 31, 1877. Srms—I have just returned from a three-weeks’ camping expedition in the Adirondacks, and have had the three tents bought of you put to the severest tests of exposure both as to wind and storm, and I do most unhesitatingly say they are the most com- plete thing of the kind I ever used. isf. They are easily put up or taken down. 2d. They are perfectly waterproof, 3d. They are a good height and all the room is available. Our party asked for no better. They were admired by all whosaw them, and one party insisted on buy- ing one of ours that was to spare. Rey. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn, andthe Rey. Dr. Irwin, of Troy, both indorse whatI say about your tent. With kind re- gards, yours truly, q F. B. SAVAGE. Tan-Colored Leather Pliable Waterproof Suits. Shooting Coats, Jackets, Breeches, Vests and Hats at following prices: Coats, $22; Breeches $15; Jackets, $18; Veste, $12. These form the most elegant shooting equipment known. They are indestructible. A recent notice in the Forrsr Any STREAM, from a correspondent, says : Whenever a sportsman, or even one who does not claim the distinction. finds a really good and useful atticle, it is n0 more than fair that he should let others have the benefit of his knowledge. ‘For this reason we would call attention to the Tan-colored Leather Shooting or Fishing tuits, made by G. W. SIVUMONS & SON, of Boston, Mass., the manufac- turers of the famous “ Boston Shooting Suit.” I saw these goods advertised in your paper, and wrote to the parties for samples, I found the ma- terial as soft and pliable as a piece of kid. TI tested it by soaking in water twelve hours, and found it as nearly waterproof as one conld desire, and after dry- ing was happily surprised to find it had not stiffened inthe least. Ihaye since then received a full suit— coat, yest and breeches—ordered by letter from Measure taken by myself, The goods are splendidly made, well lined with flannel; in factI donot see how they can be im- proved. My friends are unanimots in their verdict that G. W. Simmons & 80n’s leather goods cannot be ex- celled in quality or beaten in price. For every kind of sportsmen’s goods address. G. W. SIMMONS & SON, Oak Hall,' Boston, Marss The color is | PRICE, BOXED, WITH DARTS, 8LUGS, TARGETS, &c., $10. FULL NICKEL PLATH RE. t FHE NEW IMPROVED AIR RIFLE. +Especially Adapted for Target Practice, a ae ~MALL GAME and touching up Just the tang for Taxidermists to eollect Loh inessse _ Feport or dan- / ger attending its use, or any auxiliaries required to operate-it. It can be loaded with ease and rapidity, Itis extremely simple, and has no delieate parts to get out of order or wear , out, For sale by the Trade generally. Sent upon receipt of price or G, 0. dD. SEND FOR CIRCULAR, H. M, QUACKENBUSH, Patentee and W’f'r, Herkimer, N. Y. Hart’s Sportsman’s Favorite Metallic Shells. FOR BREECH-LOADING SHOT CUNS. These Shells are easily loaded, and the caps easily extracted from inside. Head solid and much thicker than any Shell now made, giving @ solid seat for cone or anvil, which preyents it from driving through or springing away, thereby causing miss-firés. The Cone is made of nickel, and fas- tened solid in its place. Neither rusts nor corrodes fast, like movable anvil made from steel. The Nickel Cone also prevents miss-fire when a cap has been left on shell for a few days, whichis liable to occur either in steel or iron. These Shells are finely finished, and made any length ordered, from 214 to 334 inches. Shellsand Loaders and Descriptive Price-Lists can be obtained from all the leading Sportsmen’s Houses throughout the country. GHO. FE. HART & CO,, Newark, N. J. FROM CAPTAIN BOGARDUS, CHAMPION WING-SHOT OF AMERICA. MEssks. GEORGE E, Hart & Co.—Gentlemen: The fifty Shells I received from yon to-day suit me better than anyl have everused, They are stronger and better in every respect, and I shall use them in all my shooting hereafter. Yours truly, A. H. BOGARDTUS. A VICTORIOUS INVENTION The Eagle Claw. An ingenious device for the purpose of catching all kinds of Animals, Fish and Game, The easy method of setting the Eagle Claw, combined with the simplicity of removing the victim, are among its peculiar advantages, : It is immaterial how to place it when set. It may be buried flat in the ground, suspended from the limb ofa tree, or, when occasion requires, covered with grass, leaves or other light material without in any way impairing its certain operation. It is adapted for bait of any description, and, when set, no Animal), Fish or Bird that touches the bait can possibly escape, It dees not mangle or injure its victims in the slightest degree, nor need they be handled to free them from the trap, PRICE LIST. No. 1—For fishlng and all kinds of smallgame and animals, BENt Dy MAW Win sons alain pas siguan’ sins eelvene~s -DOIGED IRs No, 2—For vatching Mink, Muskrats, Raccoons, large Game, HSi Che ses eicac ds aecesenstes -as-...15 Cents. No, 8, or Rocky Mountain Giant, for catching Bears, Wolves, Panthers, etc. Can be easily set by a boy, and will stand a strain of several hundred pounds. Weight, 10 10 15 1bs, $10, All goods sent, charges paid, to any address on receipt of Stent & Co., Mfr's. Agents, 132 Nassau St., P.O. box 2997. NEW YORK. ACENTS WANTED. HARPS’ RIFLES---MODEL 1878. ORDERS FOR THE NEW MILITARY AND LONG-RANGE RIFLE ARE NOW BEING FILLED. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST. ——_— ——— ___-__ —__—. Sharps’ Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn. NEW YORK WAREROOMS, 177 BROADWAY. COLT’S REVOLVERS. Great reduction in the price of the New Model; 22, 30, 82, 88 and 41 calibres. Send for new reduced price list of Revolvers, Boxing Gloyes, Air Guns, Novelties anil Sportsmen’s Goods. Fish & Simpsen, 132 NASSAU ST., N. ¥. ance eewae nee es p 0. Box 4,968, W. W. Greener’s Patent Wedge Fast, Hammer- less Breech-Loader. THE GUN OF THE FUTURE, It has already made its mark in Great Britain The self-cocking is effected by the raising of the breech ends of the barrels for loading, and works smoothly and without A tel much force to open the gun and cock the locks. ‘here is a’ safety bolt at the side which answers for half cock, The mechgnism of this sction is exceedingly strong and simple, and is better suited for hard work than auy other gun in use. W. W. GREENER wiuuer of the great London Gun Trials of 1875 and 1877, beating 121 guns by all the best makers of London, Birmingham, Edin- burgh and Dublin. These guns are warranted to kill game at 100 yards. Read W. W. GREENER’S book on Choke- Bore Guns and How to Load, published by Messrs. Cassell, Petter & Galpin, New York. e Address, S'T. MARY'S WORKS, Birmingham and 6S Haymarket, London, ’ Svortsmen’s Headquarters L QUGES AND CIGARS. FOR WINES, \JRonan’ssMetal Shell Cleaner. Cleans fifty shells in ten minutes. No water used Knives € c¢, self-adjusting, prevent the slipping of wads. Is unequalled as a breech wiper by coyer- ing with an oiled cloth. For gale Ee eale’ Outfits for yachting. The camp or fleld 6 specialty. Olives by the case, gallon or bottle. > ¥ é 1 d TS, ™HOS. LYNCH, Iwrorres or sample sent free by mail on Te of price, $1.50; 4 ? 10 and 12 hore, J. F. RONAN, 783 Shawne avenue beral discomnt 99 NASSAU ST,, Beza>. , *wilding, New | Yory: | Boston, Mass. did eat oa FOREST AND ‘STREAM. 501 dublicationg. LONCG-RANCE RIFLE SHOOTINC. A Complete History of the International _ Kong-Range Matches, |873-1877—Come plete Elche Shield Scores—Rules and Regulations of the N. BR. A. Hto., Etc. Publications. Sportsman's Gazetteer AND CENERAL CUIDE, By CHARLES HALLOCK, Editor * Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun,” 896 pp., Price $3. Tinted Paper, $4; half-bound mo,, $5. FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY THE MIFLE EDITOR OF THE “FOREST AND STREAM AND ROD AND GUN.” * A complete Dictionary ‘for body wants it that has a dog, g A complete eas of all kinds of Game, Fish, €tc. Field Sports, Woodcraft, Angling, Fly Tying, Dogs, Dog Breeding, Diseases and Treatment, Boat- ing and Boat-bnilding. portsmen, Hvery- or fishing rod, BRSO POPSCny Bs Several thousand localities where game and fish are to be found. Wimnv Yors. ; Ni othing of the kind ever before published worth Published by the Forest and Stream Pub. Ge. | ‘°" mes the price, 1877, PUBLISHED BY Bound Volumes 111 Fulton street, New York. or Forest and Stream. EIGHTH VOLUME, NOW READY. New Edition, with 100 additional birds. WILSON’S American Ornithology ; First Four Volumes, $4 each, Others, $3.50, | Natural History of theBirds of the United States Sportsmen's Routes. REDUCTION OF FARE. $3 NEW YORK TO BOSTON Fall River Line! To Boston and Return, $5. Magnificent Steamers NEWPORT and OLD COL- ONY leave New York daily (Sundays excepted) at 4:302,M. This is the only Sound Line giving pass- engersa FULL NIGHT'S RAST. Passengers take any one of the FIVE MORNING TRAINS from Fall River to Boston. BORDEN & LOVELL, GEO. L, CONNOR, “Agents. General Pass Agent. EW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW LINZ BOUND BROOK ROUTE, FOR 'PRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA. COMMENCING NOVEMBER 26, 1877. STATION IN NEW YORK—Foot of Liberty st. N. R. Leave New York for Trenton and Philadelphia at 6:30, 8, 9:80, 11:30 A. M., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 12 P, M., and it 4p. M. for Trenton. Leave Philadelphia from station North Pennsyl- vania Railroad, Third and Berks streets, at 12:05 7:30, 9°30, 11:30 A. M., 1230, 3:30, 5:30 P. M. Léave Trenton for New York at 1:20 (except Mon- day), 6:35, 8:05, 10:20 A. M., 12:15, 2:15, 4:10, 6:15 P. M, Pullman Drawing Room VUars are attached to the 9:30 A, M., 3:30, P. \M. trgins from New Yorkand to the 7:30; A, M., 1:30 P.M, trains from Philadelphia, SunDAY -‘TRAINS—Leaye New York and Phila- delphia at 9:30 A. M., 5:30, 12 Pp. wm. Leave Trentom for New York at 1:20, 10:20 a, M., 6:10 P. uM, Tickets for sale at foot of Liberty street, Nos. 629 and 944 Broadway, at the principal hotels, all ollices of the Erie Railway in New York and Brooklyn, anc at No.4 Court street, Brooklyn. Baggag: checked from residence to destination, Septis ly H. P. BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Ageni Acomplete set of the FOREST AND STREAM- seven volumes, bound handsomely in cloth—a valu, able library for the spo.tsman—can now be obtained on anvlication to this office. BINDERS. ¢ your fine books bound. Art Journal bound spe te London publishers’ style, Picturesque America, Art Treasury of Germany and rears | Women in Sacred History, large Family Bibles, a! | | | FOREST & STREAM PUBLISHING CO. With the continuation by PRINCE CHARLES LUCIEN Bownararte. New and enlarged edition, completed by the insertion of above one hundred birds omitted in the original work, and illustrated by valuable notes and a life of the author by Sir WILLIAM JaAR- DINE. Three volumes Syo, with a Portait of WILSON, and 103 plates, exhibiting nearly four hundred figures of birds, accurately engraved and beautifully colored, cloth extra, $18. Half smooth morocco, gilt tops, $20. Half morocco, extra, gilt teps, $25. Full tree calf extra, gilt or marbled edges) $30. J. W. BOUTON, 706 Broadway, N.Y. jan31 4% GREAT SOUTHERN Freigh t& Pass ngerLine, VIA Charleston S. C, [ Sportsmen's Routes. ST. AUCUSTINE, FLA., NAS- SAU, N. P., HAVANA, CUBA. From Sayannah, Ga., to Nassau, N. P., and Ha- yana, Cuba, via St. Augustine, Pla., steamship San dacioto will sail Jan. 29, Feb. 12 and 26, and every alternate Tuesday. Connecting steamers leaye New York on Jan, 26, Feb. 9 and 23, FOR NASSAU DIRECT, Steamship Carondelet, February 6 and March 9, and monthly thereafter from Pier 16, East River, New York. j For all particulars, illustrat, iv yuide, &c., apply to MURRAY, FERRIS & CO., No, 62 South St. . ONLY DIRECT FLORIDA LINE. For Fernandina, Fla., Port Royal, 8. C., and Brunswick, Ga. Sailing every FRIDAY from Pier 20, E. R., at 3P. mu. Close connection made at each port with all rail- roads for the interior, and at Feruandina with the steamer Carrie (which has been refurnished), for Jacksonville and the St. John’s River. for through rates of freight and passage to al points in the South and Southwest, apply to G, H. MALLORY & CO., Agents, 153 Maiden Lane, Nov29 4m NEW YORK. N=” HAVEN, HARTFORD, AND THE NORTH. -_ The first-class steamer ELM CITY leaves Pier 25, East River, daily (Sundays excepted) at 83P.M. Pag- Sengers to North and Hast at 12 P.M. NIGHT LINE—The CONTINENTAL leaves Now York at 11 Pp, M., arriving in New Haven in time for the early morning trains- Merchandise forwarded by daily expresa freight train from New Haven through vo Massachusetts, Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Northern New SPRINGFIELD, lllustrated works, music and magazines in the best styles and lowest prices; done intwo or three days if required, H. WALKER’S SONS, 14 Dey street. Sportsmen's Routes. Camp Life in Florida. FOR FLORIDA Foe THROUGH TICKETS TO FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, SAN- FORD, ENTERPRISE, and intermediate landings on ST. JOHN’S RIVER and interior points in FLORIDA, by steamship to SAVANNAH, and thence by railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent. Philadelphia anu Southern Mail S. 8. Co., Pier 22 South Delaware Avenue, Phila. By CHARLES HALLOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST, Published by Forest and Stream -Pub- lishing Co., No, 111 FULTON STREET, NEW YORE, And for sale by_all booksellers. Sent by mail, post- age prepaid, on receipt of price ($1.50) at office of publication. FRANK SGHLEY’S AMERICAN Decl4-ly *“The Bermudas.”’ OW WESTERN SPORTING, Ee (Oriental Rite.) “ The “ Oriental” powder ia expense iz Apared to make niece ar i. BRANCH OFFICES: | J. G. Munro, Agent, 19 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. ¥. Cobb & Wheeler, Agents, 9 State St., Chicago, Til, 0. J. Chapin, Agent, 215 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo, Agencies in the principal cities in the United States, ITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY botght, sold and exchan ya 8. PEOK, 8 Weet wen = op 502 STATEMENT THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, F, S. WINSTON, President, P For the Year ending December 31st, 1877. Annuity Account. a No. | Awn. Pav'Ts. a ws No, | Ann. Pay'ts. Annuities in force, Jan. rst, 1877... 52 | $26,098.88 Annuities in force, Jan. 1st, 1878... 54 | $25,900.6r Premium Annuities.........--..-. 6,393-46 Premium Annuities...-......----- 6,174,00 Jestied -¢ Gecses A yh ns 7 2)335.12 SREE UN ACCTUR SY felnlane ace e oe 5 2,752.85 59 | 34,827.46 50 | $34,827.46 Insurance Account. No. Amounr, ivy! s No, Amount. Policies in force, Jan. rst, 1877, 92,125 301,278,037 || Policies in force, Jan. rst, 1878, 91,553 $294,488,31r Risks Assumed.....--..---.-- 494, 26,951,815 || Terminated -.-..----...-.-.-- 9,066 33:740,541 100,619 328,229,852 100,619 328,229,852 Dr. Revenue Account. Cr, To Balance from last account..--..---- $79,526,900.87 By paid Death Claims and Endowments « Premiums received-....-.--------- 14,030,153-41 (matured and discounted). --.- $6,109,532-85 * Tnterest and Rents,....-....-.---- 4,882,307-32 «Annuities 31;979-59 re «Dividends 3, 508,161.57 «c « Surrendered Policies and Addi- PION Ste pee = ee eee 4,239,426-47 «« «* Commissions (payment of current - $08,439,36x-60 Balance Sheet. and extinguishment of future) 603,202.16 Contingent Guarantee Account on et and Daxes D2 ose *732,886.96 view el expenkese ie acti uecpe eae ee 797,493-73 Balance to New Account.....--------. $2,355,078.27 $98.439,361 60 *OF this the sum of $164,235.64 was paid to the different States that levy faxes upon the premiums of their Cr. Sh a | people. Dr. To Reserve at four per cent........-.-- $80,057,941.00 “* Claims by Death, not yet due._..... 486,787.00 «« Premiums paid in adyance.........- 217,561.00 4,271,029-20 ae $85,033,318.20 By Mortgages on Real Estate......---- $58,152,733.88 “* United States and other Stocks.-...- 16,909,611 -17 jReal starets sy... es saan eeee ee aes 59725)035-65 “© Cash in Banks and Trust Companies siete eigeaitd asa en gis esade 1,701,622.87 “ Cash in transit Dec. 31, 1877 (since received) 0-8 JS ee 67,969.92 + Sinterest accrued) o-ceece ee. aeons 1,438,647-92 “Premiums deferred, quarterly and semi-annual 851,813.52 “* Premiums due and unpaid, p ally for December. 153,768.13 ** Balances due by Agents.. 32,115-14 $85,033,318.20 TE.—If the New York Standard of four and a half per cent Interest be used, the Surplus is $10,669,543.65. Pon the Seine St Set in the Balance Sheet, a Dividend will be apportioned to each Policy which shall be in force at its anniversary in 1878. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Henry A. SMYTHE, Wiiiam E. Dopcer, GezorGE S. CoE, Witi1am M. VERMILYE, Joun E. Devyetin, Martin BATEs, Wituiam A, Hatnes, Seymour L, Hustep, Ouiver H. Patmer, Freperick S$. Winston, Roserrt H. McCurpy, Wiruam Betts, Samuet M. Cornett, SamMuEL E. SPROULLS, Lucius RoBINnson, Wittiam H. PopHam, Samvuet D. Bascock, Wiiuam Smitu Brown, Henry E. Davies, RicHarp A. McCurpy, Francis SKIDDY, James C. Hoven, Herman C. von Post, Grorce C. RicHARDSON, ALEXANDER H, Rice, Witiam F. Bascock, F. Ratcurorp STARR, Freperick H. Cosstrt, Lewis May, OLIvER HARRIMAN, Tuomas Dickson, Henry W. Situ, Joun H. SHERWoop, Eocisto P. Fassri, Gerorce H, ANDREWS. BS a AS Gl Seb IN 1837. Consult your interest by sending for our revised and reduced prices, LATEST IMPROVEMENT. value of $4. press office, $12, SMALL STEAM ENGINES, plete, ready for use. ters, meat or feed choppers, which it can he applied." Also Engines and Boilers capable of propel 15 toz8inches. The boats have keel, stem, with rudder and tiller, row locks and oars: These wishing a pleasure boat will find ben * . £xcelsior Double Treadle,’including one doz- Saws, thirty inimitable Fret Sawing Yatterns and prepared Wood, to the . Anew device for tighten- Asie ing Saw, Power Drilling attachment, Wrench, Oil Cup and Screw Driver, Speed, Boo strokes per minute. Saws, Xi-zinchthick. Price, complete, cased and delivered on board cars 6r at Ex- Saw only, without attachmients, $9. With Copper Boiler, to drive light Lathes, Scroll Saws, etc. Are allsizes from 1-8 up to 2 horse power; either plain castings, partly finished, or com- | to those aboye mentioned. ‘The “Scientific American” of June zo, 2875, says of the above, in an extended Editorial, introducing our manufactures to the public: ** It can turn wringers, chnrus, washing machines, orice cream » freezers, run coffee mills, pump water through @ house, actuate foot lathes, * scroll saws or light boxing machinery, run knitting or sewing machines, turn @ grindstone or emery wheel, work ven- tilating or hand thrashing machine cut- r or Sausage machines, drive small blowers for blacksmith’s forge, or compress air or work anair pumpon asmall scaleina Estcnatcry: These are a few only of the purposes to NEARLY ONE THOUSAND IN USE. Buffalo Pony Planer. Willearnit. self and, pay expense of running in& class Price from $50 and upwards, each. evEFALs Pony Planers ——— bis LIGHT MACHINES FOR PONY . OR HORSEPOWER, _ Thegreatsuccess of these machines is unprecedented, and it may be con- fidently affirmed that no article has ever more clearly proved its super- jority for the quantity and quality of : its work than this, It is made in several sizes, and can be fitted up suitable for bullack, mule, steam or wind power, in addition Buffalo Excelsior Pony Planer and Matcher. Patented March 30, 1875. eS of its le ees Tice, complete, 275+ im Also f Planing Machine Knives, which aré recom- mended as superior and extra in quality, neumatic dispatch tubes in a building, or for a ling boats from x8 to 28 feet long, 4 3-2 to § 1-2 feet beam, with draft of water stern and rudder post of oak, pine planking, copper fastened throughout, fitted seats all around the boat, lockers andcoal sa these the safest and fastest, as they can be made to attain a speed of from 6 to inkers, and have two coats of paint. 316 miles per hour, They are adapted to agreatvaricty ofuses, such as Excursion, Shooting, Fishing or Pic-Nic Parties, for S travelers, vVoyagers, U8 ewe tourists, and especially owing, to their light draft of water for exploring expeditions and surveying parties. The En for running Nght machinery. es Price of 20 foot boat, complete, Zine and Boiler can be easily detached from the boat, and is then available for Agricultural, Mechanical, Commercial or Domestic requirements or for the use of Amateurs, when power is needed ta) Price of Engine’and Boiler, without boat, including driving pulley, Tf $425.00 275-00 Milustrated Catalogue containing Ono Hundred Scroll Work Deelgne mailed to sny address free on recelpt of Stamp. GEORGE PARR, BUFFALO, N.¥., U. 8. A. H. L. LEONARD, | Metropolitan Hotel, Manufacturer of every variety of FINE RODS for SALMON, BASS and TROUT FISHING. Split Bamboo Rods a Specialty Eyery Rod béaring my name is six strands from butt to extreme tip, and mounted with my “ patent waterproof ferrule,” and warranted against imper- fections in material and workmanship, Any style of finish, hexagonal or round, as may be desired. Rods of Greenheart, Ash, or Lance- wood, MADE TO ORDER. | Iwas awarded a MEDAL and DIPLOMA at the Centennial for my Split Bamboo Rods. MANUFACTORY, BANGOR, MAINE. A variety of my roda may be found at No. 19 BEAVER ST., New York City (Up Strirs). Pl es a a el eee ee OATS! BOATS! BOATS!—The lightest and B most durable boat in the wor. “Weigh, 25 . M. lbs. and upward, built of white cedar, SPRAGUE, Manufacturer, Parishyille, St. Lawrence County, N. ¥. jani7 3m WASHINGTON, D. C, Carrollton Hotel, BALTIMORE, Mp. —— R. B. Coleman & Oo., proprietors of these famous hotels, are well known to the old patrons of the ASTOR HOUSE, N. Y., and ST. NICHOLAS, N. Y. THE METROPOLITAN is midway between the Capitol and the White Honse, and the most conyenient location in the city. It has beon re-fitted and re-furnished throughout. The cuisine is perfect; the service regular, and charges moderate. R. B. COLEMAN & CO. Cc. M- BRENNAN, OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON & MONONGAHELA South Olark Street, Chicago. Retail price $900 only $260. Parlor PI ANOS reat Lae es ae oh eee ington, N J LE Per Ball Shooting, will be ready Feb. 1. Decé tt FOREST AND STREAM. ~ Three-Barrelled Breech-Loading Guns, TWO SHOT AND ONE RIFLE. A new feature™m the Sporting Line. Forms a light and compact gun from eight to ten pounds; giving to sportsmen the very thing so orten wantedin all kinds of shooting. PRICES—Three barrel, $75 to $250. Double barrel shot guns. Damascus barrel, $50 to $200. Twist barrel, $35, SEND FOR NEW CIRCULAR, W. H. BAKER & CO., Syracuse, New York. IRA A. PAINE’S FEATHER FILLED CLASS BALL. PATENTED OCTOBER 23. THE “STANDARD” BALL. The Bohemian Glass Works haying made a specialty of the manufacture of Glass Balls for Trap Shoot- ing for the past year, and having facilities for manufacturing cheaper and better than other establishments, have secured the services of that well-known Sportsman, IRA A, PAINE, to take entire charge of the production of his new patent Peatiier Filled Ball, which we hold the exclusive right to make and sell. While other balls are a drug in the market, over 150,000 of the Paine Feather-Filled Balls haye been sold in the last month. This is the only ball madetoascale; eyery one alike. Out of One Million already sold, not one complains, No Fancy Price. but a fair profit, z ; Every ball is. weighed und examined, then packed with the greatest care, in barrela of 300. Send for price list. Speciai inducements to the trade. HEADQUARTERS BOHEMIAN GLASS WORKS, 214 Pearl Street, N. Y. Bogardus’ Patent Rough Glass Balls and Glass Ball Traps. These Traps are the only ones that give satisfaction, as they are simple of construction, easily set, and not liable to get out of order, and they throw the ballin a manner that more Closely resembles the fight of a bird than any other trap in the market. The Patent Rough Glass Balls are made of uniform weight and thickness, and haye a corrugated surface that strengthens the ball for shipment to any part of the country, prevents the glancing of shot, and thereby insures the breaking of the ball when hit. CAPTAIN BOGARDUS was the first to introduce the ROUGH BALL, and at a price far below the smooth ball at that time, Balls and Trap can he ordered through all Gun Deal- ers. Liberal discount to the Trade. . MY IMPRGVED TRAP (warranted), which will throw a ball in any direction from the shooter at the option of the puller, is now ready for the market. Price $8. HEADQUARTERS FOR BALLS, HAGGERTY BROS., 10 Platt Street. FOR TRAPS, GEO. E. HAKT & CO., Newark, N. J. Second and. enlarged edition of “Field, Coyer and Trap Shooting,” contaiding instructions for Glass Price $2, by mail, postage paid. Address, _ Gapt. A. H. BOGARDUS, International Hotel, N. Y. THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, LOWELL: MASS. Manufacturers of the CENTRAL FIRE, SOLID HEAD, BRASS SHELL, RELOADING CARTRIDGE, Used by the Army and Navy of the United States and several Foreien Governments All kinds of RIM FIRE AMMUNITION. Special attention paid to orders for TARGET PRACTICN CARTRIDGES. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. Sportsmen, Attention Keep Your Feet Drv. I can confidently recommend it b Ooat in any materialis cut in the The only premium aywarded by the Centennial Commission, Philadelphia, 1576, for Alligator Waterproof Boots and Shoes, Goods sent te all parts of the U.&., Cc. 0. BD. Catalogues containing full Instructions for self-measurement sent free on application. 503 Broadway, New York. YORK SHOOTING COAT. NEW MADE OF WATERPROOF VELVETEEN, CORDUROY, FUSTIAN OR CANVAS. Having the above Coat thoroughly tf sted the past season by sportsmen in different parts of the country, numerous testimonials as to Comfort, Style and Convenisnee. The Oglish style, and made in the most thorough manner. Coat, Vest, Trousers and Cap complete if desired. J ~ Ihave also completed a Oanvas Fisting Jacket, with all necessary pockets, etc. Rules for Measurements and Samples and Price List sent upon application. F. L. SHELDON, Rahway, N. J. For Sale by Deslers in GUNS and SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. ~ ca . - SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES gn 3 90