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FOREST AND STREAM 



A WEEKLY JOURNAL, 



Devoted to Field and Aquatic Sports, Practical Natural nisTORT, 

 Pish Culture, the Protection of Game, Preservation ok Forests, 

 and the Inculcation in Men and Women of a Healthy Interest 

 in Out-Door Recreation and Study : 



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NEW YORK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 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. 

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 CHARLES IIALLOCK, Editor. 



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 Business Manager. 



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Western Manager. 



A 1MEW YEAR'S GEEETING. 



Almost five years old ! Why that is both young and old 

 for a newspaper. Young are we then in heart as 1878 comes 

 onus, and old are we only in experience. It is not out of 

 * place nor selfish at this moment for us to speak of ourselves, 

 for the success of the Fobest and Stream and Rod add Gun 

 is due to the hearty suppoit we have received from every part 

 of the country. In thinking then of ourselves, we naturally 

 revert with gratitude to our innumerable friends, and to each 

 and all we wish a Happy New Year. That auxilliary verb 

 "may," we know is .rather lavishly employed about this time 

 of the year, " Mayyou be prosperous," " May you be rich," 

 are all phrases of speech much in vogue. Let us add ours : 

 *' May our readers in 1878 enjoy good health and be of a con- 

 tented spirit, and when 1879 comes may all of you be united 

 with us of the Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun by the 

 same ties of friendship, respect and good fellowship as now 



undoubtedly exist." 



,_.».,—. ! 



— Mr. James Brady has been our mailing agent ever since 

 this paper has been in existence. Of course no human being 

 is infallible, but we fancy that Mr. Brady makes fewer mis- 

 takes than almost anybody else. As a recompense to the boys 

 in his employ, Mr. Brady j resents every one this Christmas 

 ■with a new suit of clothes. 



— We are pleased to acknowledge a present from Mr. Alfred 



P. Jones, of Ilomosassa, Florida, of a Christmas box of grape 



fruit* a large nod delicious variety of the citron family, which 



only needs to be eaten to be appreciated. Mr. Jones' winter 



guests are enjoying themselves at his quarters. 

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— The Forest and Stbbam akd Kod and Grvs makes an 



admirable New Year gift for a boy. It is a pleasure which is 



renewed fifly-Vwo limes in the year, We sell a $50 paper 



for $4. 



Forest and Stream may be allowed occasionally to in- 

 dulge in a little self-congratulation on its enterprise and suc- 

 cess in certain matters. We aim to publish, not merely a 

 sporting paper in the ordinary acceptation of the term, but 

 rather a journal which, devoted ia Hie mnin. it is true, to 

 out-door hfe, shall yet contain a large amount of informa- 

 tion on various topics which could not be elsewhere obtained. 

 The great prominence given in these columns to Natural 

 History, Fish Culture and the Garden, and the interest taken 

 in these departments by our readers, show that Forest and 

 Stream occupies in no small degree the position of a public 

 educator. That we strive to fulfill the reponsibilities of this 

 office as its importance demands, the rich and varied charac- 

 ter of the material to be found in our columns clearly shows. 

 With what measure of success our efforts are crowned others 

 must judge. 



We have been led to those reflections by noticing that Fok- 

 est and Stream was the first publication to print Dr. Marsh's 

 Nashville Address, the first number of which appeared in our 

 coiumns immediately after its delivery. Of course there was 

 a universal desire among scientific men to see this important 

 paper, and as soon as it could be obtained the London 

 Nature followed in our footsteps, and later, in its November 

 number, the American Journal of Science and Arts gave the 

 .whole address, while we learn now that it is soon to be print- 

 ed again by another scientific monthly. We merely mention 

 these facts in order that the readers of Forest and Sxream 

 may understand how anxiously we strive to bring before them 

 at once whatever new or interesting matter appears in scien- 

 tific circles or elsewhere. 



Of the importance and value of the address to which we 

 refer it is unnecessary to speak at length. We only quote the 

 language of one of our most learned and most highly respect- 

 ed biologists, when w r e say that no scientific document which 

 has ever appeared in this country contains an equal amount 

 of new and important information. It is not alone because 

 Prof. Marsh's Address is replete with novel facts, is a com- 

 plete summary of all that has yet been done in this country in 

 vertebrate paleontology, and traces in the most conclusive 

 style the genealogy of many groups of animals that it is of 

 value; the announcement of the various laws which the 

 author has deduced from his studies is of still greater import- 

 ance, and their establishment marks an epoch in science. 

 The address, as a whole, is a masterpiece, which adds another 

 laurel to the wreath which already encircles the brow of 

 America's ablest paleontologist. 



The Beaes and the Men.— We rather give a preference to 

 the bears in a certain series of rough-and-tumble perform- 

 ances, which have lately taken place in New York, between 

 two bears and Bauer and Regnier, the wrestlers. Now, if the 

 bears had only a fair chance, the wrestlers would certainly 

 get the worst of it, but the poor brutes, with a nose-ring and 

 a rope, have not much Mr play shown them. Such sports 

 we deem essentially coarse and degrading, and, smacking as 

 they do of the bear garden, all we have to say is that they 

 pervert good taste and decency. 



Oue Thanks.— We thank the clubs in Massachusetts 

 and Michigan for their liberal subscriptions to our paper. 

 In the marriage of the Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, 

 we have not lost a single one of our friends or correspondents. 

 Our contributors have ever remained steadfast. The only 

 trouble is that at times our columns will not contain all the 

 excellent matter furnished us. In a gill measure you can't 

 pour a quart. Still, in due season, all contributed articles sec 

 the light. But just now, had we the bulk of the London 

 Field a good many capital articles would have to be left over. 



The American Muse dm of Natural History. — The 

 opening of the new Museum on Manhattan Square, this city, 

 last Sat tn day, was an event of more than local or transient 

 interest. The opening ceremonies were participated in by 

 Pres. Eliot, of Harvard ; Prof. O. C. Marsh, President of the 

 American Association for the Advancement of Science ; and 

 ihe President of the United States. The presence of a large 

 nmnber of gentlemen eminent in learning and science, and 

 representing the important scientific and educational institu- 

 tions of the country was significant of the national import- 

 ance of the occasion. The plan of the Museum, is national in 

 scope, and if the conception of its projections be perfected, 

 the American Museum in New York will be to America 

 what the British Museum in London is to England. We shall 

 present in a future number some details of that portion already 

 completed, and the structure a^ it will be when completed a 

 generation hence. 



South Carolina Oranges. — W r e are enjoying a box of 

 large and luscious oranges from the grove of Chas. G. Ken- 

 dall, Esq., the proprietor of Palmetto Island, near Port Royal, 

 Sou'h Carolina. They are exceptionally fine fruit, and su- 

 perior to most of the oranges sent to market from the Florida 

 groves. From repeated annual tests and examination of the 

 Sea Island region, we feel fully assured that orange culture 

 c$n be made eVea more profitable there than in Florida, on 

 account of its ready access to several markets. It has direct 

 steam communication constantly with New York, and the 

 voyage being much shorter the fruit can be forwarded in much 

 better condition, and need not be picked so green. Mr. Ken- 

 dall has selected his seeds and cuttings with great care, so that 

 the quality of his fruit cannot be greatly improved. He in- 

 vites the attention of orange growers to his groves. 



Gentlemen's Goods, Lord & Tatlor.-A great many of 

 our friends residing in distant portions of the country, may 

 be in want of what are generally known as gentlemen's fur- 

 nishing goods. This category is a numerous one, it includes 

 all a man wants either to make himself stylish with or to keep 

 hi mself warm. It includes a Cardigan jacket to wear under a 

 shooting suit, or a white satin tie, the sportman would want 

 to be married in. Let then all who require such goods, go in 

 person or write to our friends Messrs. Lord & Taylor, of 901 

 Broadway and 263 Grand St. If luxuriously inclined, Lord & 

 lay lor have dressing-gowns and smoking-jackets, with rail 

 road rugs, scarfs, pms, fancy ties, stockings,' gloves, suspend- 

 ers, shirts of every kmd, make and color. No fuller line of 

 goods is kept anywhere in the country, and all tastes and 

 purses can be exactly suited at Messrs. Lord & Taylor The 

 house ranks among the first in New York, having been in 

 successful existence for the last thirty years. 



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 GAME PROTECTION. 



Form of Trespass Notice.— We print this as a very cood 

 form of notice to trespassers. It has been sent us by a Vir 

 grnia friend : J v ,r ~ 



NOTICE. 



All persons are warned not to hunt, fish, trap or shoot ,m™ 

 the farm known as Conway in the County of Spottsylvanh 

 Virginia They are also prohibited from making P a passTav 

 through the plantation with vehicle, horseback or on fool 

 This notice is for all irrespective of color, race or pre viW 

 condition. Those wishing to pass through the farm will do 

 so only by special permission. Gentlemen wishing to hunt 

 as sportsmen vail have the necessary permission granted hv 

 making application at the residence of the undersigned Ti?£ 

 notice will be posted at the County Court House and in three 

 other pubhc places, as the law directs, and any and all trot 

 passers will be dealt with to the full extent of the law ,n™ 

 every occasion, without fear, favor or affection y 



June 1st, 1877. R M C 



NATIONAL ACCLIMATIZATION. 



Mr. mitor-l wish, if you will give me the kind permis- 

 sion, to inquire through your columns of all lovers of nature 

 throughout America, if the time has not arrived for the estarf 

 lishment of acclimatization societies in all our leading centre* 

 of wealth and intelligence, from Philadelphia to San Fran 

 Cisco, and from Chicago to New Orleans ? I mean societies 

 for the introduction of any useful or ornamental animal from 

 abroad, calculated either to enhance or add to the pleasure 

 and adornment of our country. I for one have been Ion* 

 looking for the coming of the good time, and think we now 

 have the taste, culture and means to make a general start 

 The most obvious attraction on which to begin would be the 

 singing birds of Western and Northern Europe. How de 

 lightful the thought to awaken and re-tune in America thl 

 voice of the. charming singer, the lark — 



"Loud voiced and clear, the messenger oi morn"— 

 or to add to our native singers the mellow-note of the Ene-fish 

 blackbird, the soft cadence, low, sweet and clear of tn7 

 thrush, or the rapid, gushing warble of that flashing beautv of 

 the grove, the chaffinch. Such music saluting our ears would 

 be a thing of "perpetual joy" to all, and awaken in tie 

 minds of many of America's noblest adopted sons ecstatic and 

 blessed memories. 



Desirable ! every lover of nature will admit ,- but how far 

 is this practicable ? It is no doubt practicable. Experiments 

 made at Cincinnati and elsewhere prove this. Then let us 

 really start our societies for the purpose of encouragement 

 and means, and give the matter a few trials. Success of 

 course, will vary with localities. How I envy the dwellers 

 on the Pacific in this respect ; all the north European birds 

 including the song-lark, would no doubt flourish there 

 W r ith us winter is the difficulty. But let me say, to those now 

 looking for birds abroad, that easier success might be had 

 with those from the nortli of Germany than those from Britain 

 as some of the desirable kinds in the former countries possess 

 the migratory instincts sufficient to change locality far enough 

 to avoid the too distressing effects of winter. In bein" trans 

 ferred here would not this irislinct come into use if needed? 

 The main difficulty in the work is, I understand, the cos 

 but if a good number of societies were instituted ihcy could 

 work in harmony, and this could no doubt be much lessened 

 Perhaps some of the gentlemen, who have so distinguished 

 themselves in the introduction and propagation of fish would 

 be glad to give their aid in the congenial work. The success 

 of our societies in America would no doubt lead to the estab- 

 lishment of similar societies in Europe, and, eventually 

 system of exchange might be adopted whiclf would much 

 lessen the expense. 



Lovers of nature, respond ; let us now start the work een 

 erally. There can be no doubt of success. The end will be 

 glorious. He who causes a bird to sing or a bee to hum 

 where such a one never sung or hummed before adds new 

 voices to nature, and is a co-worker with the Creator in un 

 building the aesthetic side of the universe. These minstrels 

 will sing requiems over our graves, %nd, for the added and 

 sweetened melodies, coming generations will call us blessed 

 To work! " Leslie. ' 



[Our correspondent's idea is a good one, and deserves the 

 thoughtful consideration of all lovers of nature. The matter 

 is ope on which wc have often dwelt, and we take this oppor- 

 tunity of urging its importance once again. The efforts hith- 

 erto made in this direction have been for the most part indi- 

 vidual efforts, and have not been successful. In order that 

 future attempts should be more so, it is essential that im- 

 portations of foreign species should be made on a large scale 

 and that the various societies now in existence or about to be 

 organized should work together. Leslie's article contains a 

 number of thoughts which we commend to all interested on 

 he subject of national acclimatization. — Ed.] 



