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B. J. T., Brooklyn.— Are most of the trou'. sent to the X.Y. mar- I 
kets, from Lons Island, wild or artificially propaiated. Axs. — • 
Propagased. ' 
Fbixk, X. T.— Where can I go for Woodcock in this state? I 
shall have a few days vacation in Jnly. Ass.— Go into Sullivan 
Connty, woodcock are generally very plentifol almost anywhere in 
that section. 
Feask, Fort Dodge —Which is considered the most artistic, fiy 
or bait fishing ? Aas.— Flv fishing has always held the first place, 
but of late many of the best anglers claim that bait fishing requires 
equal skill, 
E. T., Tacn'tos.— H ow can I carry shrimps alive for some hours 
so as to use them for bait ? Ass. — Back them in wet sawdu#t or 
sea weed. 
T. J. M., Orange.— Where can I go for good blue fishing within 
a reasonabie distance of Xew Yark ? Ass. — Go to Barnegar, on 
the Jersey shore. The largest fish begin to run about July 1. 
M. E., New Bedford.— What shall I do for a dog that becomes 
footsore os soon as he is worked ? Axs. — Bathe the feet in strong 
brine at night, and give the dog gentle but constant work till his 
feet became hardened. 
—. K.. Albany.— What is the highest price there has ever been 
piid for a dog, so far as you know ? Ass. — We have no means of 
answering this question with certainty, as prices for dogs are mat- 
ters of report generally. Several cases are given where £150 has 
been paid, and it is said Lord Lurgan was offered £5,000 for his cel- 
ebrated coursing dog Master McGrath. 
X. Y. Z. , Trenton. — Are there any greyhounds in California kept 
for coursing jack rabbits, which have sprung from the great conrsiiig 
kennels of England, or are the California dogs all of native breed- 
ing? Ass. — Many of the. dogs nsed in California have been im- 
ported, and represent the best blood of England. 
Dog Bbeaker, Williamsport.— In yonr opinion does it make any 
difference in the ease with which a pup is broken, whether the jia- ^ 
rents had been broken, or not ? ass.— It certainly makes a great 
difference, as all the the instincts of the elder animals are more or 
less liable to be transmitted to their progeny. 
H G P„ Richmond.— What books do you consider the best upon 
dog breaking and krnnel treatment for the various ills dogs are sub- 
ject to; I refer to English works? Ass.— "Hutchinson on Dog 
Breaking,” Stonehenge on the Dog,” and “ Dinks, llayhew A 
Hutchinson.” All for sale at this ofiice. 
Ed. C., Camden. — How do moccasins compare" with ordinary shoes 
for shooting, end will the former keep the feet equally dry ? Ass. — 
Well made moccasins are easier to the feet than any shoe; as a rule 
they are not wrter-proof, though we have S"en some all tanned that 
were impervious to dampness and ordinary wet. They will not keep 
out snow water, or the wet of snipe bogs or woodcock covers. 
1. X,, Baltim iBE. — sre imported dogs as strong in constitution 
as those of native origin, and capable of doing equally good work 
in this country ? As-,— They are fully as strong as a class, and 
will become as good workers when they have gained knowledge 
and experience of our game. It is not fair to expect that dogs 
which have never been tried on our birds, will work with those 
which have had years of practice, and have inherited an heredit.nry 
kao wiedge of the various scents, till they ha /e had an opportunity 
to acquire such experience. 
IsqciBEB. — Why is there not as much skill and effective work in 
using strong tackle that will hold a trout or bass, and so securing 
him at once, as there is in those of light tackle which necessitates 
playing the fish a long time before landing him ? Ass. — Light 
tackle and playing the fish till he is tired out, bears the same com- 
parison to the stout tackle that fine art does to brute force; besides, 
in moht of the noted streams or haunts of the bass the fish could 
not be induced to take the halt upon a strong line which they could 
see plainly. 
Dodbtfdl. New York. — I saw some time since in an English pa- 
per, the statement that the use of pointers and setters has fallep off, 
and that they are now scarcely used at all in certain kinds of shoot- 
ing. Is this so ? Ass.— Battue shooting is done with men beaters 
who drive the birds towards the stands where the shooters are sta- 
tioned; dogs are not required for this kind of work, and those who 
admire it consequently do not use setters and pointers. Such 
shooting is however fast losing favor, and men who enjoy a long 
hard tramp af ter grouse or partridges are regarded as the truer 
sportsmen. With such men dogs wrill always be appreciated, and 
there IS therefore no fear that setters and pointers will be cut off. 
Plunkct.' 
Editor Rod an d Gus: 
Perhaps some of j’our readers will be interested to 
Know of Plunket’s arrival at this place. I brought 
along with me Carrie to breed to him I brought 
also with them the “Jobling” bitch, Xell, a black and 
tan, and a Ropp-and-Gordon to breed with her. Plunkett 
and Carrie are Red Irish dogs. For the information of 
those of j'our readers who have written to me on the 
subject I append a list of Plunkett’s winnings, his 
pedigree and his progenj-: 
W'lSSiSGS. — Field trials, 2nd, Shrewsbury, 387); 1st, 
Yaynol, 1870 ; Dundea, 2nd in the brace w^th Shot, 
Southampton, 1871; 1st in All Ages Dog Stake?, 
Yaynol, 1871; 1st in the braces with Countes^, Yaynol 
1871; 2ad in the braces with his son Marvel, Yxynol, 
1873. 
At shows, ls‘, Borton, 1870; 2nd, Crystal Palace, 
1370; 1st North Wales, 1872, and cup for the best setter 
at the show; ch.impion cup North Wales Dog Show, 
1873, beating Roll, Frank, Quince, Dash and Ram. 
Breeder of Plunkett, Hon. David Plunkett. Plun- 
!»?» Is '.he sire of the foUoTfing named Jdogii Rsd no 
more — viz : Llewellin’s Ma'vel, a field trial winner ; 
Llewdlin’s Kite, a field trial and show winner. Crystal 
Palaee, Birmingham ; Llepellin's Knowing, first Crys- 
tal Palace and winner of manj’ other prizes ; Lord Kes- 
teim’s Kino, first North Wales Dog Show, 1873 ; Mr. 
Birebower’s (Maysvide. Ky.) Kiltie, second North 
Wales D.ig Show, 1873 ; "Mr. Buckell’s !May and Mab , 
two dogs the property of Major Platt; 3Ir. Macdona’s 
Mozart, a winner ; a litter of pups out of Biotna, Mr. 
Macdona’s, of which are Music, field trial winner; iMar- 
vel. Banshee, two puDs belonging to Mr. Gibbs of Tints- 
field; four black-and-tan pups; three pups belonging to . 
^Ir. R. Lloyd Price ; Mad, belonging lo 3Ir. Stoddard, 
Dayton, O. These are all that Plunkett has now sired. 
Total, 23 ; 7 winners. 
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Plunket is now about eight years old. He is not ^ 
handsome dog, and not a homely one. lie is a fiery 
tempered fellow, and is now occasionalh" lame as the 
result of his Irish proclivities for brawling. He is af- 
fectionate and obedient, and will allow no trifling with 
his master. M. Goldsmith. 
tT. J.ifEPH, Mo. — They made an immense day here on the Itb 
holding meetings, political, social, sporting and festive. All the 
games had a show, and, in particular, there was a pigeon lonniament 
and a rifle shoot. The Centennial received its share of honor. 
L xo IlUAXCB. X. J. — VI r. Uecksher, of the Jerome Park Gua 
Club, and Mr. Tucker, of the Philadelphia Club, shot a match 
July 8. F ifty birds at 25 yards, English rule. Hecksher killed 35, 
Tucker, 31. 
The Goss Revolviusr Cartridge Holder. 
CAitniBS Paper or Metalic Shells, either end np, revolres on 
center slides, weight but 1 1 2 pounds, and is only 1 1*2 inches wide. 
Holders flare at top so as to quickly receive the shells, and, being 
elastic, f:ec>trf!y clasp the same. For ease of action and rapid ahool- 
ini' it excels aaylhing of the kind invented. Price, C. O. I)., $#>.50. 
In or lering, give the size of shelU and a loose measurement out- 
side of vest. X. S. GOa-S. Xeosuo Falls, Kax. 
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Read J. Ctpress, Jr's Recollections. 
WESTERN SHOOTING— Book finely illustrated— only 25 cts. 
Addruss Bro. Sportsman, Box 394, Sedalia, Mo. 
FOR SALE— A beautiful Red Irish Bitch; sire and dam took Ist 
prize in Jrish class at Watertown. Wm. Jarvis, Claremont, N. H. 
$20 worth of miscellaneons and rare sporting journals for sale by 
F, E. Pond. Montallo, Wis. 
FOR SALE— One of Baldwin's Foot Lathes and Fittings, nearly 
new and but little used. For particulars address C. A., Box 196, 
Clinton, Mich. 
FOR SALE CHEAP— A handsome black and tan Gordon Setter 
bitch, bred from imported stock. W. L. McConnell, New Cas- 
tle, Pa. 
FOR SALE— A splendid setter dog, two years old; price $40. Ad- 
dress H. W. Gause, Wilmington, Del. 
LIVE PIGEONS, for trap shooting, constanlly on hand. Clubs 
supplied at short notice 
Address, E. T. Martin, 475 W. Huron St., Chicago. 
FOR S ^ LE — A fine kennel of Setters. Warranted to give entire 
satisfaction; prices moderate. Will G. Parker, Mt. Palatine, 111. 
WANTED— A ‘ Lavarack or Field Trial Dog.” Must be the best; 
two to twelve months old. D. C. Bergl'ndthal, ludianapol^?, Ind. 
FOR S.\LE— A good coon dog, hound and spaniel, five years old. 
B D. Willard, Box 480 Leominster, Mass. 
FOR S.-VLE— Encyclopiedia of Rural Sports, by Blaine. Will ex- 
change for ‘Tdstooe on the Dog.” and “The Setter,” by Laverack. 
Address Box 70S, Bangor, Me. 
WANTED— To exchange advertising in a daily and weekly South- 
ern paper for a young and thoroughly trained setter; must retrieve 
well. Address Enterprise, care Rod and Gun. 
FOR S.ALE OR EXCHANtJE for Idstonc on Ihe Dog, VoL V of 
the American Sportsman. W- G. Barker, Box 594, Racine, Wis. 
FOR S.ALE CHEAP — A Remington Sporting Rifle in good condi- 
tion, .44 cal., 24 in barrel. Address Box 1» 8, Newport, R. 1. 
FOR SALE— A beantifol dark red Irish bitch 4 months old, the 
dam imported; pedigree unexceptionable. Address, with stamp. 
Lock Bot .54. Claremont, N H. 
Wanted. — T o exchange — Bogardiu' book “Field, Cover and 
I Trap Shooiuig,” for “The Breech-Loader,” by Gloan. Address 
Box 8. Amanda. O. 
FOR SALE.— Two beautiful black and tan bitches, two months 
old, from Bess. 2d, and Sired by the celebrated Drake dog of 
Sioiightoa. For parWculars address Bassett & Thompson, Fox- 
boro, Mass. Box 103. 
FOR SALE. — Sight beautiful black and tan Gordon setter pop*, 
from Queen Bess, pronounced a* handsome a bitch as can be found 
in America; Sired by the Gordon dog Petto, owned by Nesbitt of 
Cambridge. For particulars as to price, address Bassett A Thomp- 
son, Foxboro, Mass. Box 163. 
FOR S.aLE. — E ight fine bred pointer pups, single or in pairs, 
7 weeks old, 2 black ones, very choice; Seth Green's stock. Must 
be sold at once as the bitch is going to New York in a few weeks. 
Address Cuas. C. Clement. With Geo. E. Wilson, Manchester, N. H 
"PURE FIELD TRIAL BITCH “DI,” one year old, by Leicester, 
out of Dart, imported by L. H. Smith, Strathroy, Canada. Di is a 
large hand.'^ome bitch, very promising, finely feathered, and splendid 
disposition; full sister to the prize winner Bryson’s Maud and Tay- 
lor's Blinche. For price and pedigree appl}* to Arnold Burges, 
Maj sville, Ky. 
FOR SALE — A pair of Dash pups 5 months old, almost entirely 
red, splendid color; will befit forsuipo next fall; dog and slut for 
$75. They are out of the best son of old “Dash” and»“Flora” the 
mother out of Grabner's “L-zzie.” They cannot be bred any finer 
or better in this country or any other. Address S. R., Rod and Gcn. 
FARM FOR SALE — In the valley of Delaware River, between 
Dingman's Ferry and Water-Gap, on iIjC stage turnpike, midway 
between Port Jervis aui Stro’idiburg. It tviU be sold on easy terms, 
or exchanged for a smaller farm. It contains 143 acres besides 
Squirrel Island in the Delaware, the best woodcock ground in the 
State. There are 40 acres of valuable timber and over 100 acres of 
alluvial flats which never overflow. It is the centre of fishing and 
shooting grounds, with a trout stream on the farm, river fishing aad 
good shooting all aronnd. Good farmer's buildings, orchard and 
gardens. Crops may be seen on the ground, and ^vill be included 
with the stock and implements if desired. Farm unincumbered, 
and within 100 miles of New York. Apply to Genio C. Scott, 615 
Broadway, New York. 
ADVEBTISEMENTS. 
Three dollari per inch . Discount on permanent advertisements. 
IRISH SETTERS AND RETRIEYERS.— American 
sportsmen in want of thoroughbred Irish Setters, broke 
or uubroke; also Irish Water Spaniels of the oldest and 
first stock in Ireland, traiudil to perfection for land and 
'.aier\ and first class at wild fowl shouting, will please 
communicate with the undersigned. 
H. — Eight Iiivc’iy blood red Irish Setiers. ttii 
iiionths old, ready for thebrei.ker; ’oes.dc-s several brace 
of the same .strain perfectly trained; aiso four magnifi* 
cent Irish Retrievers, broken, at present for sale. 
.American and English references. Address S. J. BUB 
LEY, Esq.i SUlaloe, County Clare, ,^Ireland? 
