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Good Litter. — Fasten, Pa., Nov. Wth. —We the un¬ 
dersigned, residents of Easton, Pa., are personally ac¬ 
quainted with Mr. Lewis Uhler, who is now the owner 
of a litter of six male pups, one month old, the largest and 
smallest one of the lifter being weighed in our presence, 
and weighed each six pounds :— 
Owen Fraunfelder, John Sandt, M. D.: Jonns "Walter, 
Simon Sandt, Uriah Martin, Theodore Schug, Geo. H. 
Mute, Win. H. Abel. 
The foregoing litter of pups was whelped on Oct. 10th 
by Lewis tJhler's Mag. she out of NortM-op’s Dell (New¬ 
ton, N. J.), out of Morris’ Pete, lined by Charles H. Ray¬ 
mond’s and Col. E. M. Quimby’s (Morris Plains, N. J.) 
Young Laverock; he by M. E. Laverock’s (England) Blue 
Prince, out of Raymond's Fairy, imported. 
Lost Dog, —J. Yon Lengerlio's dog Dash disappeared 
from home last Sunday night, through a window in 
the basement of his master's house in West Hoboken, 
N. J. Dash is white and dark orange: a tall, upstand¬ 
ing dog ; tail, cut a little ; light nose, hazel eyes: about 
eight years old, and is easily recognized by a small dark 
wart on one of his eyelids. When at liberty he always 
turns from right to left, except on game. When un¬ 
comfortable he gives either two or three sharp harks, 
and continues tho same at even intervals. Any infor¬ 
mation will be gladly received by J, Yon Lengerke. 
Stud Red Irish Setter. —The imported red Irish set¬ 
ter Red Grouse, is advertised at the stud in another 
column. This dog has only been in the country about 
four weeks. He is from the kennel of Thos. Erwin. Esq., 
of Ballymena, Ireland, and is by Druid out of Peggy, 
there being no better blood in Ireland. Druid is half 
brother to Palmerston. In color he is a deep red. 
— On Nov. 11th E. H. Lathrop’s Luna (Springfield, 
Mass.) whelped six pups to his Dick—four dogs, two 
bitches—all marked after Dick hut one. 
—Ttie orange and white setter bitch Fay. owned by 
Samuel Huntington, Esq., of Plainfield, N. J., whelped 
Nov. 10th. 1879, ten puppies, sired by Percy Olil's (for¬ 
merly W. E. Leavitt's) Sir Lancelot-nsix dogs and four 
bitches — all orange and white. 
A NORTH CAROLINA FOX HUNT. 
Editor Forest and Stream :— 
My friend, W. E. Brodnax, of Virginia, after exercising 
ms pack after grey foxes a few mornings, on the 20th of 
September notified me of his readiness to join me in a 
race after my kenneled red fox, and if agreeable would 
be up early on Monday morning (23d). I replied that 
every needful arrangement for the race had been made, 
anu as the weather was warm and the ground exceed- 
lrl A‘I.y dry, to be up “ early ” in reality. The morning was 
a still one, the dew heavy, and Brodnax up to time. Just 
as the sun made his morning salutation the fox was 
turned loose, and thirty minutes given him to make good 
his retreat. Too long confinement had gentled him, and 
he did not avail himself of the time. He leisurely moved 
off, and m some few hundred yards lay down in a thick 
cluster of weeds. We moved gently to the place of his 
manumission : not a word of encouragement to tliedo^s. 
As soon as the track was reached, several dogs gave 
mouth and aU gathered in close, nosing to ascertain the 
game. In an instant the weeds were alive with motions, 
the dew flying like spray. The fox let the pack trail by 
him—a thing unprecedented with a. red—and then ran 
back behind it. The pack soon, however, had the proper 
direction, and after a short and spirited race of onlv a 
few minutes he was caught. The field in which we 
turned him loose was a very large one, full of weeds, 
aud geographically suited to display hounds and hunts- 
manslup to best advantage. A succession of hills and 
vales, over and across which the fox gracefully moved, 
hid. however, liy the weeds, but his course none the less 
marked by their agitation ; and ever and anon the flight 
of a full covey of partridges, afforded the huntsmen, who 
occupied the crest of each hill, a beautiful view of the 
chase. The hounds, some forty in number, and as varied 
in color almost as in number, could he actually seen as 
they frantically leaped over weeds and brambles. The 
fox did not have the speed necessary to prolong the sport, 
and turning into a small path was seen by Brodnax’s 
Lava and my Fanny, the body of the pack close up, and 
for fifty yards no one ever witnessed a better contested 
race. But Lava caught the fox, maintaining her position 
to the end. AU this occurred in fuR view of the hunts¬ 
men as well as the foot spectators—the negroes—who. by 
the by, darkened the field by their numbers. This being 
ended, I proposed to try my reds, which, with almost 
paternal care, I had preserved for just such an occasion. 
Brodnax and all quickly agreed, and off we moved up the 
Roanoke, and within the same enclosure, some miles 
away, we started two reds at the same time. The pack 
was of course divided. Brodnax's Lance was after one, 
the pack after another, Brodnax, by a judicious move, 
cut off a part of the pack—the greater part, in fact, and 
got it up to Lance. That left only three dogs after the. 
others. We soon ran the Lance fox into a hole, and hur¬ 
ried back to where we last heard the three dogs. We 
stood stiff for several minutes on a high hill to listen, but 
could hear nothing of them. Looking up the Roanoke 
we discovered a man on horseback, moving rapidly in 
the low grounds. Pea Hill Creek was between us. and it 
could only he crossed at two fords, each a mile above and 
below us. I dismounted, fastened my horse, crossed on 
foot at the fish-trap dam (the water not overrunning it), 
and hurried up a high hill, which commanded a full view 
of my island (Pugh's) and low grounds below. I soon 
discovered the cause of the rider’s rapid movements. It 
was Moses Wells, an aijpreeiative servant, who had been 
with us all the morning following the three dogs. In a 
second I signalled the huntsmen, who yet remained stiff 
on the east side of the creek, and, understanding me, 
pressed for the lower ford with a full re-enforcement 
of hounds. Some of my own crossed with me on the 
fish-trap dam and rusbeil eagerly to the three dogs, 
The fox crossed to the island, which is some two miles 
long, and accessible by three rocky fords of uncertain 
safety. 1 pressed for the lower ford. It is tortuous 
and uneven, and no one unacquainted with it, in the 
absence of apiiot, can cross without a plunge. Broadnax 
had never been on the island, and, supposing that I would 
wait and act as guide for the party, followed in my wake. 
I did not know that my movements were observed by 
him, consequently did not tarry, but, with whip and 
spur, pressed onward for the three dogs. I earned into 
the island every hound that was out, aud on a fortunate 
turn of the fox right to me, got all off even and right 
upon the heels of the red fox. The island is very thick 
with weeds and scrubs, not having been cultivated, ex¬ 
cept in patches, “since freedom ”—a.freedom which it has 
enjoyed in common with the negro, with a luxuriant 
growth of all that is worthless. Through this thickness 
the progress was slow, hut the music was soul-stirring. I 
had some weeks before, and in anticipation of tiffs ftin, 
cut and marked out crossings from one end to the other 
of the island, and my pathway to each crossing could be 
rode in full speed and in time to Bee fox and dogs. Not 
a huntsman knew this, and all got terribly muddled. I 
got to two of the crossings in advance of the pack, and 
saw well the leading dogs. Brodnax's Rake, Lildrew and 
my Fanny were at each point in advance, but not over 
ten paces. The fox run up to the extreme end of the 
island and turned back on its north bank, going up in its 
centre. Here I had the bad luck to break my girth, 
which threw me out, the chase terminating near the 
lower ford, where we entered, the fox taking to earth. 
We sent off for spades and hoes, and soon dug her out, 
but failed to do so alive, as Red Bird, in her encounter in 
tiie hole witb her, brought her so near the entrance that 
other dogs seized and drew her out. Thus ended the life 
of my old, highly-prized, female red fox, who, since 
“ Pious Jeems”' visit in ’74, had annually raised for me 
a litter in my island, and who, apart from that, had fur¬ 
nished eight suitors for my sport. I really felt sorry that 
her life had ended. 
By the by, what has become of my old friend “Pious 1 
Jeems " (Col. James Gordon, of Mississippi), and what has 
occurred to still Job ever-ready pen ? Do let him know 
how much pleasure his contributions afforded huntsmen 
of his tastes ; be should certainly continue them. 
The next morning the old male red was the object of 
our pursuit. In strong and full force we, at early dawn, 
moved up the Roanoke from my residence, and soon had 
him up and moving. The pack now consisted of some 
fifty hounds, and well up to such work as was likely to 
occur. But the get-off was too close to allow my old 
friend to display his nsual powers, and in thirty minutest 
he was put to earth not far from my residence. We soon 
dug him out, and he is now in chain ready for another 
race. He is stiff in confinement (Nov. 12th), and so beau¬ 
tiful, largo and well-furred that I determined to save Mb 
life and present hint to a lady who will take him to Ivet- 
trell’s, N. C., as a pet. T. G. T., of Gaston, N. C. 
Beagles. —To many enquires for beagles made to us 
lately we would say that Mr. Geo. W. Pownall, of Chris¬ 
tiana, Pa., has given much attention to procuring the 
best stock, and having bred largely has always some for 
sale. _ 
ffanuns jfsohtmn . 
A Mite of Gold Quartz.— Boston, Oct. 28th —Editor 
Forest and Stream :—May I add my mite of quartz to the 
rich vein you have struck, and tell how I changed from a 
dissatisfied and apparently neglected wife to one who now 
enters heart and soul in her husband’s sports ? Anti to 
those who feel as I have felt, this letter is addressed, hop¬ 
ing they will profit by my experience, do likewise, and find 
benefit’in a thousand ways, direct and indirect. How 
many times have Ibeen rebellious, -when on a pleasure trip 
to the White Mountains, my “overgrown hoy” would 
say, “ Four o'clock breakfast for me to-morrow morning,” 
and to xne that meant his absence till supper time ; his re¬ 
turn, tired but so good natured; while moping around all 
day bad put me in anythingbutapleasantframeof mind. 
Even for yourself, sir, time and again have I longed to 
twine my fingers in your seal]) lock, for did younot every 
week publish a paper devoted to notMng but the encour¬ 
agement of his nonsensical tendencies, every word of 
which was eagerly devoured and inwardly digested to the 
confusion of hia studies as head of the household, But all 
is changed now, and briefly by this method. 
While passing the summer at Compton, N. H., I deter¬ 
mined to unravel the mystery which so puzzled me, and 
told my “boy” I had made up my mind to accompany 
him on’ his next tiymting excursion. We concluded to start 
the next morning, and my actions on that day would have 
driven an ordinary mortal frantic with impatience, but 
he bore with me in all becoming humility, for he knew he 
was laying up a store of pleasant smiles. In vain did lie 
advise me to take Ms perch pole, and tiy at first with 
worms. Had I not made up my mind? and nothing would 
answer my purpose but Ms 11 eight ounce ” and flies. We 
started, but I am unequal to the task of further descrip¬ 
tion. The spirit in which the fly persisted in sticking in 
bushes, my dress, or anything within five yards of me, was 
worthy of emulation in a better cause: but after many 
trials I succeeded in dropping it in the water and at once 
hooked a fish. (Remark from behind a tree out of the 
reach of my line, “ Well, that fish must have been insane, 
or you never could have fooled him in that way.”) More 
surprised than the trout, with a jerk that ought to have 
broken the rod, I sent him flying through the air; theline 
caught on a projecting limb, and there hung my first trout 
within two-feet of my head. Don’t ask me to describe 
my sensations. I could not. So the day wore on, and I 
landed two more—small ones, to be sure, hut then I am 
a little woman—and we turned homeward, my min d 
topsy-turvy in the endeavor to determine if Iliad enjoyed 
myself. Each succeeding trip, however, brought in¬ 
creased interest, till now I know of no greater pleasure 
than to start with my “ boy” on the tramp, as I used to 
caff it. Eveiy summer we have our week in camp with 
uur rods, ana remembrances of that week serve to make 
happy many a long day and bring anticipation of its re¬ 
turn. 
Should this letter reach any lady, and find her com- 
plaimng that those attentions which she deems belong to 
her alone, are bestowed upon a dog, a gun, ora rod, lbeg 
of her to try my method; go with her husband, join him 
in his sports, don’t do exactly as he tells her not to, and 
see, if m her case, as in mine, it does not drive away shad¬ 
ows and bring enjoyments of wMeh she now knows 
notMng, ' Fannie. 
gtnsnwjs for (Eiw'f.sijomifwfe. 
No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. 
tST’ TFe make no characfor answering inquiries in this column. 
F. A. IV. FoxbOrci’, Mass,—There Is no provision in tho Massa¬ 
chusetts game law against the use of ferrets in rabbit hunting. 
G. It. W. Drydon.—Will you please, if you can, give mo the 
business! addresses of J. 1). Doug-all, jr.. and-Holland, the Eng¬ 
lish gun makers ? Ans. .T.D. Dougail, 50 St James street, London ; 
Holland & Holland, !)8 New Bond street, London. 
J. W. S„ Rnseboom.—Would (t be advisable to take my setter 
from New York State to Wadsworth, Nevada, for bunting? If 
so, wlint is the rate of t ransportation ? Ans. Depends npon what 
you expect to shoot. If you take him, fee the baggage masters 
as you go along; in this way 310 ought to oover the expense. 
A. M. n„ Washington.—The trouble with your dog's eyes is 
probably constitutional and will be difficult to cure. Bathing 
them occasionally with ooid spring water or a wash composed of 
nttrntc of silver, one grain to the ounce of water, might prove 
beneficial. A setou on the poll has sometimes effected a cure. 
.1- E. If, Mifflin.—J have a sorter pup six months old, hisface has 
become dry and scabby. You would oblige me by answering 
through your columns the cause ol’ it, and what T should do for 
it? Ans. Not knowing how the dog has been fed or cared for, 
could not say wbat wastho cause. Hub his face with crude petro¬ 
leum. 
Blue Point.— Are the tlsli which abound in the ponds, lakes 
and streams of Central New York, and called bull-heads, pro¬ 
perly bull-heads or catfish? and to what family do they belong? 
Ans. The common bull-head, common from the great lakes to 
Maine aud South Carolina, belong to the family of catfish, Sllur- 
idio. His scientific name is Atrarius-catus. 
Hack-Action, New York.—Will you kindly let me knowhow 
to take the leading out of my gun? Ans. Tho scratch brush, 
kerosene oil and plenty of elbow grease will generally do it. 
Pour the oil in over night. A little very fine emery powder 
mixed with t he oil wfll help, but we should not advise Its use, as 
in any but the hands of an expert it, might ruin the polish of the 
barrels. 
J. Ii. V., Ciffskill.—X. I have abitch puppy, they call her blue 
belton. I bought her from a gentleman who advertised in your 
paper, bred from an English setter bitch and a Gordon setter dog. 
Wliat class can she enter in a dog show ? 2.-What is the meaning 
of blue belton ? !}. Name the best book that treats wholly on dogs 
with illustrations of different breeds? Ans. 1. It your puppy is 
a bine belton sbe goes in the English setter class. 2. It signifies 
simply a color, white ticked with black. 3. Stonehenge’s last 
edition of “ Dogs or the British Islands.” 
C. .T. G.—1. Al'ler eleaniug my breech-loading shot gun (with a 
dry nr wet cloth) there remains a residue near the breech. How 
can this bo most, easily removed? 2. Aro eonieal base shells con¬ 
sidered more economical than the common shells? 3. Does the 
Ballard rifle use the ordinary center-fire shell,'or those peculiar 
to itsel f ? 4. Is there any ride that uses both rim and center-lire 
cartridges ? Ans. 1 With kerosene oil and the scratch brush. 2. 
Not necessarily; the idea of tho conical base was that equal 
penetration with less powder would be obtained. 3. It takes 
the ordinary central-fire cartridge. 4. No. 
W. C. C., Boston .—The symptoms you describe are peculiar and 
we imagine arise either from worms, possibly a tape worm, or 
from some injury your dog has received unknown to you and 
which has affected his brain. If you suspect worms give him the 
usual dose of nreoa nut, sfly two grains to each pound he weighs; 
to be given fasting, and followed in throe or four hours by nn 
ounce of castor oil- To be effective the areca nut sliouldbe re¬ 
cently ground. Should tho symptoms continue we <jan only sug¬ 
gest for you to watch him carefully, letting his diet be as light 
and cooling as possible. 
S. D. D., Philadelphia.—1. Will you kindly inform me whether 
you know anything of a bitch (setter), name Bonnet Carre, said 
to be out of Dtek Oonnolly-Dimity, if so what stock were they ? 
2. A dog named Dash, out of Robinson’s Jack-Frtsk (setters), if so 
what stock are they? Ans. 1. There was such a bitch bred and 
owned by Cbas. H. Raymond, Esq. The pedigree is correct,. 2. 
Dash was ared Irish setter and bred as described. Hebelonged to 
the late Nicholas Saltus and was whelped April, 1871. Robinson's 
Jack was by Putnam’s Don out of Belie. Frisk also belonged to 
Mr. Saltus and was by Swartz’s dog out of Saltus’ Duck. 
E. H., La Grange, Mo.—J heard a Nashville gentleman say that 
Mr. Howe, the editor ol the Chicago Field, Is an Englishman. Is 
this correct ? I always thought that paper a strictly representa¬ 
tive! American journal. How long has he been In this country ? 
Ans. Mr. Rowe was born in St. Yinceut, one of the English West 
India Islands, and Is, therefore, an English subject, though not 
actually born in England. He has been (in tins country about 
fourteen years, we believe. “Representative Americans," as 
you term them, are made up of all nationalities iu these days, 
and if anyman be a good eitizen we do not stop to Inquire about 
liis birth-place. 
T. T, & S. 7.. P., Pavisburg, Giles Co., Vn.— 1. I have hoard it 
said that a biteh would get in heat even after being spayed. Is 
there any t ruth in the assertion ? 3. What is meant by a drachm 
of powder ? Is it 1-13 of an ounce, orisitt of an ounce? 3. What 
occurs when a gun leads, and how can ope toll when they lead ? 
4. Out of an ounce of of No. 7 shot liow many should a gun that 
shoots well put In a five-inch circle at. a distance of forty yards? 
5. I? Charles J. Godfrey, New York, gun dealer, considered relia¬ 
ble ? Ans, 1. No, not It the spaying had been proporly done and 
the ovaries removed. 3. It is 271 grains. 3. It is an accumulation 
of lendintbeharreluudcan easily be seen with the naked eye. 
4. We have never experimented with that size of target, 5. We 
do not know him. __ 
Cockroaches vs. Bedbugs.—I t is said (and proven we 
believe), that cockroaches are sure death to bedbugs which 
they assiduously hunt lot food. If oockroaGhes are found 
in chambers above the diningroom and kitchen, it is sure 
evidence that there is something going on of interest to 
sleepers. So far cockroaches are a valuable insect. 
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American news agents. 
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