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collected, we presume the requisitions will cease. As be- 
fore noted, the Academy benefit realized about $3,500. 
Several individuals, whose names have been published, 
have contributed liberal sums, and the subscriptions from 
the Stock and Produce Exchanges, the amounts of which 
we have not seen in priut, must swell the total to an amount 
ample for the purpose. In addition to this liberality on the 
part of our own citizens, wc now learn that the manager of 
the Inman Steamship Company lias received instructions 
from the head office in Liverpool to tender free passages 
out and home in one of their steamers to the eleven mem- 
bers of the American team. Not only have the authorities 
of the city of Dublin insisted upon our riflemen being 
their guests, but the most elaborate preparations are being 
made for their reception and entertainment. The Irish 
Times of the 2d inst. contains a report of the committee 
appointed to this duty, and gives a list of some of the re- 
ceptions and festivities which will take place. A deputa- 
tion of the Irish Rifle Club Associatiou will proceed to 
Queenstown, so as to welcome the American team. Visits 
to most of the public institutions and buildings of Dublin 
are arranged. Next follows an excursion to the Vurtry 
Waterworks, which every one knows is a home phrase 
meaning a glorious and most jovial feast, at which very 
little Vnrtry water is imbibed. A grand concert will be 
given in the Great Hall of the Exhibition Palace, aud the 
visitors will be treated to a steam trip on Dublin and 
Killiney bays, and, if possible, will visit Lord Talbot de 
Mnlnhidc. A special performance is to be given at the 
Theatre Royal. A grand review of the military and a trip 
to the Currngh Camp is arranged. The Lord Mayor has 
announced his intention to give a grand banquet, and the 
University of Dublin aud many private individuals will 
follow suit. The Times continues: — 
“It must be doue right well. The truth is that the mem- 
bers of the Irish team, all steady men, where whisked up 
and down through the United States by a people whose 
hearts are as large as their country is powerful. Some of 
our champions got lost for a while, and with great diffi- 
culty persuaded their hosts to let them drop down to the 
coast one by one. The hospitality shown everywhere, ami 
by all classes in America to the Irish team, was unbounded 
and magnificent. We must return the generosity of the 
American hosts to the very utmost of our power. The 
fact that Major Leech has undertaken the direction of the 
reception, Ac., is a guarantee that everything possible 
will be done in a style worthy of the occasion and of 
Irelaud. 
—The joint committee of the National Rifle Association 
and the Amateur Iliflo Club held their weekly meeting iu 
the Bennett Building, corner. Nassau and Ann streets, on 
Friday last. There were present:— Colonel Gildcrsleeve, 
Captain Fulton, A. Alford, George Crouch, E. H. Sanford, 
A. V. Canfield, Jr., Captain Bruce and Colonel Wingate. 
The last named officer was in the chair. A package was 
received from a Long Island railroad company containing 
200 tickets for the gratuitous use of those participating in 
the approaching international return rifle match. A vote 
of thanks was tendered to the company for their generous 
offer. A letter from Major Leech, asking for detailed in- 
formation in relation to the movements of the team, was 
read. The Committee on Transportation reported the re- 
ceipt of the following communication from Mr. John G. 
Dale, agent for the Inman Line: — 
Inman Steamship Company, April 13, 1875. 
To the Joint Commute* of the Amateur Rifle Club and Na- 
tional Rifle Association: 
Gentlemen: I write to inform you that we have re- 
ceived instructions from Liverpool, by cable, to tender free 
passage out and back to the members of the association 
who may be selected for the coming match with the Irish 
riflemen. The number, we understand, is limited to 
eleven, and, as our steamer City of Chester, which sails on 
Juue 5, is a very popular steamship, it would be well to 
come to an early decision, so that we may reserve the best 
accommodations for the party. 
Respectfully yours, Joiin G. Dale. 
On motion of Colonel Gildersleeve the offer was ac- 
cepted, and the Secretary was instructed to return the 
thanks of the committee to Mr. Dale for his liberal in- 
vitation. 
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Tiie Amateur Rifle Club.— The executive committee 
of this club met on Friday last with Captain Fulton in the 
chair and Mr. Geo. Crouch as Secretary. A challenge was 
read from Mr. C. K. Murry, on behalf of the Victoria Rifle 
Club, of Hamilton, Canada West, to a friendly contest of 
skill with the Amateur Rifle Club, on the Saturday preced- 
ing the annual Fall meeting of the National Rifle Associa- 
tion at Creedmoor. A resolution was adopted for the pur- 
pose of accepting the challenge, with the proviso that the 
new system of targets lately adopted at Wimbledon be used 
on the occasion. A report was received from the sub-com- 
mittee appointed to prepare tlio annual report of the club, 
stating that Colonel Vulentiue had decided to print 2,500 
copies, instead of 5,000, of which number Messrs. E. Rem- 
ington & Son had subscribed for 1,000 copies; Sharps Rifle 
Company, 1,000 copies, and 500 copies had been reserved 
for the use of the Amateur Rifle Club. Mr. Alford stated 
that his firm had incurred some expense for procuring ad- 
vertising plates to be published in the roport upon the re- 
presentation that 5,000 copies were to be distributed, and 
he wished the terms of the contract carried out. On mo- 
tion, Mr. Sanford was appointed a referee to ascertain the 
facts of the case, with instructions to report the result of 
his investigations at the next meeting of the committee. 
elected:— Pres., F. F. Millcn; Vice-Pres., Col. Bethel Bur- 
ton; Sec. and Trcas. Edward Brown; Executive Com- 
mittee, J. .1. O'Kclly, Gen. F. F. Milieu, Col. B. Burton, 
Major P. 51. Iluverty, Dr. C. J. MacGuiru. Capt. Jerome 
Collins, and Lieut. William II. Murphy. It was resolved 
that tho initiation fee should be increased to $3, and the 
annual dues limited to $5. At n subsequent meeliug of 
the Executive Committee it was resolved to hold the first 
match on Saturday, May 8, at Creedmoor, for the club 
badge. The conditions adopted for tho contest were dis- 
tances 200 and 500 yards; two sighting and seven scoring 
shots; weapons, any military rifle. 
I nE California Match.— Tho competition for places 
on the team, to be composed of members of Co. D, 12th 
Kegt., N. G. S. N. 5 ., which is to shoot against the Cali- 
fornia riflemen on June 36th, is progressing rapidly, Tho 
contest has narrowed down to the selection of the two last 
men, and these will probably bo appointed this week. We 
have seen some of the scores made, and arc confident that 
in the match previous records at off-hand shooting will bo 
excelled. Mr. Sheldon J. Kellogg, formerly of the 23d 
Regt., N. G. S. N. Y., now residing in San Francisco, has 
kindly consented to act as umpire lor the New York team 
at that side. 
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Tiie DePkyster Badge. — We give below a cut of this 
beautiful badge, which is to be shot for by members of the 
National Guard at the next meeting of the American Rifle 
Association. On the clasp is a portrait of the donor, Gen. 
J. Watts DePeystcr. The circle within the star is filled by 
a figure of Helios or Apollo, the first archer, shooting from 
the chariot of the sun. The bow and the rifle are repre- 
sented by figures of Daniel Boone and an Indian, on either 
side, with the ivy and laurel crowns given for nrchery at 
the Olympian, Nemenn and Isthmian games. A trophy of 
spears and rifles form the base. 
American Riflemen on British Soil. — The laws re- 
lating to the bearing of arms iu Ireland arc so stringent 
that the approaching visit of American riflemen has been 
thought of sufficient importance to be brought before the 
attention of the British House of Commons. From the 
reply of the Chief Secretary for Ireland, who also took 
occasion to remark that all classes would heartily welcome 
the American team, it was inferred that the visitors, being 
law abiding citizens, and not disguised Fenians, no inter- 
ference was to be apprehended from the authorities, and 
that, if necessary, a special arrangement would bo made to 
secure their entire freedom of movement and exemption 
from the formal operation of the law. 
S«* mid giver fl’ix/iii/i;. 
FISH IN SEASON IN APRIL. 
Trout, Salma fiMiUnallt. 
Salmon, Salma talar. 
Salmon Trout. &i/mo coiiSnls. 
Shall. .1/0.1. 
Fish in Market.— Fish is in very fair supply, consider- 
ing tho unseasonable weather, the effect of which has been 
to retard tho run of Hudson River shad. A few lino largo 
ones, however, are sold at 75 cents each; Delaware* bring 
o 0 cents. One solitary specimen from the Connecticut 
River is reported as having bcon seen in tho city. Cod is 
plentiful at 8 cents; haddock 8 eonts; halibut 20 cents; 
Potomac striped bass of largo size, say 40a50 lbs. each, sell 
for 10 cents per pound; smaller sizes, 15al8 cents; Cali- 
fornia salmon brings 35 cents; Canada trout, 80 cents; cul- 
tivated trout, $1 to $1.25 per pound. Smelts are not iu 
much demand, although abundant at 15 couts. A few 
red snappers from Savannah aro selling at 20 cents; green 
turtle aro also in largo supply, prico 20 cents per pound. 
Terrapin can bo had at $12 per dozen. 
The Ugly Fishermen's Club.— M r. George E. Greene, 
President of tho Now York and Newport Ugly Fishing 
Club, has been made tho recipient of two elegant brouzo 
statuettes in commemoration of tho anniversary of Ids 
birth day. Tho presentation was made by tho members of 
the Ugly Club, which was organized August 20lh, 1865, 
aud received its name from tho peculiar expression of tho 
countenances of the members when Mr. Ground caught an 
enormous dog-shark duilng tho first cruise. The bronzes 
arc about eighteen inches in height, one representing a fisher 
girl holding aloft a string of handsome fish, and the other 
representing a laughing maiden displaying a cluster of 
fruit. 
A neat and humorous address was delivered on tho oc- 
casion by Mr. J. W. Mars, which was as follows:— 
"Wc herewith present you, on this auspicious occasion 
the 1st day of April in the year of our Lord. 1875, aud thu 
anniversniv of your birth, with this small token of our 
esteem and regard, and as a testimonial of your worth as a 
companion ami member of tho Now York and Newport 
Ugly Fishing Club. Wo wish you to accept it as a token 
of our everlasting friendship. 
“This graceful form, one which you so admire, holds iu 
her hand that which you so much adore, viz. : tho fish. 
We hope that whenever you heave your line In, it will bo 
in Wash-bowl, Shcupshoud Bay, or Kotllobotlom, that you 
may be successful in catching not only dog fish and bonitus, 
but the famous fish which you so much revere, and which 
is usually known as tho C. L. N. Wishing you many re- 
turns of tho present occasion, we remain, yours truly.” 
This was happily responded to by the recipient, and 
speeches referring to the past history of tho association, 
its trials and its pleasures, were made by J. II. Mathews 
W. W. Sturms, Tlios. Jncksou, John Oailo, P. W. Down- 
ing, nnd others. 
The record of the club shows its heaviost tako In one 
day, off Nowport, at 780 pounds. Tho heaviest tautog, 
(blackflsh,) taken last season weighed twelve pounds 
twelve ounces. 
— 1 The magnificent $2,000 trout rod which wo mentioned 
in our issue of March litli ns being manufactured for 
Messrs. Abby & Imbric (late Andrew Clerk & C'o.,) for dis- 
play at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia, can now 
be seen at their store, 48 Maiden Lane. As an exquisito 
piece of workmanship and value it is well worth an exam- 
ination. Copying our notice, referred to above, " La 
Chasse lUustree," of Paris, Frauce, remarks in its peculiar 
vivacious style of comment: — 
“Wo learn that M. II. Leonard, maker of fly rods, at 
New York, has lust manufactured one with reel, joints 
and handle of gold, at the price of— fishermen, remove your 
hats— $2,000; that is, 10,000 francs. ; that is, at five per cent. 
500 fmucs income a year; that is, at one franc per pound, 
500 pounds of fish to catch during tho annual fishing sea- 
son, that is, at fifty gudgeons to the pound, 2,500 individ- 
uals of these interesting cyprlnoids to bo caught. 
Well, no, however attracting such a fry would be, I 
would not care to risk paying such a price for it. 
Henri Cuatillon." 
— A new kind of sport has been opened for the angler, 
in the capture of flying ffsli, either with bait or fly. An 
English naval officer, cruising in tho South Pacific, re- 
lates his experience in this line in tho London Field. IIo 
writes : — 
New Rifle Club. —A new rifle club is about being 
organized at New Haven, Conn. Several meetings have 
been held at the armory of the New Haven Greys; a largo 
number have signified their intention of joining, among 
them many of the most prominent men of the State. 
— An influential resident of Newborn, North Carolina, 
who lias done a great deal toward securing legal protection 
for tho game and fish of his State, mentions the rather 
strange anomaly that a serious difficulty in tho way of com- 
plete success lies in the fact that deer are so plenty as to 
prove a serious annoyance to the farmers, destroying their 
crops of young peas, beans, &c., and they cannot under- 
stand what considerations of clemency can apply to these 
creatures ! 
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— The Duke of Argyll’s new deer forest is about six miles 
round, has just been finished, and some 200 deer were 
driven into it lately. The fencing is composed of twelve 
wires, and is eight feet high, and is quite deer-proof.— Land 
and Water. 
"Wc were on our way from Payta, Peru, to Callao, nnd 
on the day in question the wind had dropped, there being 
scarcely enough to even ripple the water. A large shoal of 
flying fish kept by us all clay, and afforded excellent Hport 
during the ufternoon. A variety of baits wero employed 
in their capture — bits of red bunting, small spoon baits, 
aud artificial minnows and (lies — the most taking being a 
large red fly aud a small gilt minnow; but nil the bails men- 
tioned caught some. In foliowing the minnow through 
the water the fish would open both pectoral fins, and poiso 
themselves for a rush at it. Spreading the fins also had tho 
effect of checking their progress, if their suspicious were 
aroused by a near inspection of the bait. When hooked 
they proved very game fish, taking out several yards of lino 
in their first rush, and often tukiug a flight in the uir, line 
and all. 
The motion of this fish under water is peculiar. Tho 
tail is its chief means of progression, the large pectorial 
fins being usually folded and luid along the side of the fish, 
so as not to be discernible.” 
—The trouting season opened on the 1st instant on the 
Thames, England. Thus far tho weather has not been 
very favorable for fishing. 
* iRisn-AMERiCAN RrFLE Club.—' T his organization held its 
annual meeting on Friday last. The followingofflcers were 
The deer paddock at Blooming Grove Park, Pa., is four 
miles around and enclosed in the same fashion with a fence 
of the same height. 
Georgia — Atlanta, Ajrril 14t/i. — The heavy rains have 
I again flooded the hill country so as to prevent fishing for 
| speckled trout. We wish to start on our trip by the 20th, 
