The New York herald., 1845-08-24
Prios.Two Cents.
PRE-EMprIoN HOUSE, }
NApERvLLE, ILL.,, August 6, l845. :
Wild Sports of the West.

gle letter. begin TO give general description OF the
cities, rivers, and boundless fertile prairies But as
grouse, or prairiehen shooting is almost unknown
in the East, will give you little description Of the
sport. Ga the 18th dropped of the coach at this
place, having come through from Galena in one of
the excellent coaches ofFrink, w alker a. os line.
We had been passing over rolling prairie land for
the previous twenty-four hours, and on inquiry. I
found in good country for this kind Of sport.
and Immediately determined upon enjoying it. The
landlord, one Of the most obiging men / had
met with, and perfect Nimrod and almost fish,
rod, for he was feet inches and the width of
| ath Immediately offered his services Being one
of those very hot days, we thought 1t prudent to
wait until after dinner, when started -four persons
each provided with double barrelled gun. game
nets shot belt and powderiask &c, not forgetting
| huge lump OF ice and some prime brandy II
took TWO persons to hold the pointers, Don and Fam
| in the light wagon. We drove some three miles
from this pretty village taking the open prairie,
which here is slightly rolling, covered with rich
rank grass of which horses and cattle very fond
AS soon as the dogs were let loose, they commenced
coursing with nose, the ground and occasionally
bounding above the tall grass to see If we were fol-
lowing in the wagon. Soon Don mlssed-the
wagon stops-out we Jump, and carefully approach
ing the dog in his rear, we find HIM fixed like
statue, with fore paw raised Having cooked our
guns we boldly push hm ahead, almost under our
very feet-the bird arises with a loud Hutter and
the nearest man TetcQeS MIN QOWn WITHOUT moving
from the spot Fan has pointed another and being
younger and less cautious has run upon the bird,
who suddenly rises, shot at and missed but brought
down by long shot. The hustle now made starts up
here and there several chickens, which fly in differ
ent directions, and each man is engaged IN loading
and marking down the BIRDS
Having loaded, we move forward, and having
gone a few steps,w wake up struggling bird, which
is shot We havenow bagged three or tour birds from
that covey each bird very similar to partridge,
but larger We now lead Don and Fan to the near
est marked bird-Fan has the scent but has overrun
il and lost 1t old Don behind, and following il with
caution and certainty, we discover the bird IS In
motion-the grass is low, but nothing seen OF her
Moving cautiously and closely upon the dogs the
bird has stopped after smart run, and the old dog
is at dead point, while timld Fan backs him at a
respectful distance in the rear. On our near ap-
nroach, Don starts his bird, and she is ours Thus
We pick up many as we could mark down, and
becoming little fatlgued, again enter the wagon,
after little eau d'rie, and driving in indirect lines
across the smooth prairie, the dogs once more have
cross trails Quick they hunt it up and are both at
| point on different birds. We approach, rank
and file, the left at the lett Bird and the right
man at the right bird-the birds rlse-one, two,
three and eight move once-a perfect feu de ioie,
and any quantity OF birds have dropped, but In the
haste no one marks down those escaped or those
shot Now commences the hani for org deaa % oifos @ IN
hunt only five found All loi ded, the dogs again
hunt up some straggers, which have flown IN the
wheat stubbe, and run in the nearest grass. where
The poor dogs are painting with heat and exer-
tion-we must give them drink out OF a TIN cup
brought for the purpose, and endeavor to lind some
gully or small pond in which they may cool OH;
The birds are very abundant and our wagon well
loaded with them. We return home at dusk with
forty or fifty BIRDS which would sell tor many
dollars in New York, and here are valued no more
than common fowls.
During our hunt we shot two owls:!one hawk, two
plovers one woodcock, and two wild pigeons, which
we found while crossing some swampy land and the
wheat fields.
Great numbers of meadow lark and quail were
seen, which did not regard, as they were among
| the prairie fowl.
| Grouse are so plenty here, that it is common
thing to them on the road side, and shoot them
| from the top of the stage coaches.
Varieties.
Ell Passo Del Norte is Mexican town in Chihua-
the road to Santa Fe It contains several thousand
lebrated for its orchards, gardens vney and well
cultivated farms. It is surrounded by fertile and weli
with more skill than in any other part of Mexico The
fields are generally invigorated by artificial means ts
strangers They make excellent wine from the pure
juice Of the grape Al this place the Texan prisoners
were kindly and huma,ely treatei
Mr.. Jerome, of New Haven, Connecticut, yearly
of the various articles used in the manuiac
ture OF clocks the following quantities 800
900 feet pine lumber 100000 feet mahogany and rose
wood 200 tons iron for weights; 100 900 lbs of
brass; 900 casks of nails 500 boxes of glass so feet
per box; 800 pounds varnsh $4,000 los wire 100 900
lbs glue 10000 looking glass plates s. 400 paid
yearly for printing labels and for coal and
OIL workmen employed, 20; paid wages yearly $4,000;
clocks made per day, 100; year, ,00O
Green the reformed gambler, is lecturing in De-
troit with his usual success and eciat !,
A nan mas been fined nifty dollars In Hartford.
Conn., for playing unlawful game called thmble rig
gerry, at which he had won ten dollars.
Miss Abby Kelly is lecturlng in the vicinity of
Ashtabula OHIO.
The recent race on the ST. Lawrence, between the
urgh Banner and Prescott boat Arrow,
won by the former in gallant style.
During the seven months of the present year there
have been built at Cincinnati steamboats, with
an aggregate tonnage OF s5 ton ani at an asgesate
cost OF $4,000.
The (Ieneses Republican announces the death Of
Hon Thomas L. L. Brent, formerly Charge d'Aflrss to
Portugal, and son Of the late Hon Carroll Brent Of
Virginia.
The census OF Ithaca, Tompkins county, which
has just been completed, shows population Of 1850,
being an increase since 1919 OF a,o souls Nearly $1,000
pounds OF wool have been raised in this town during the
past year. which is about double the quantity produced
in 1910.
doubt who Is at pre- visit at tile pantiton Of
OF nospita,,e Crsoes, wrtns to ns frisni in
city, says His hollis OF cooa arc the best ever
saw-hs bovs of puach the best ever tasted'-Ne~
Orleans Pieayune.
Tn. wife of ex-Gov. Tlonts, OF Miryldai, has
filed aud published aoce Of intention apply to
the Virginia legislature for a divorce.
The citizens OF Wilmington, N. G. have adopted
measures for the erection OF cotton factory city
Paris Fashions-Psr HibernIa.
From the Modes PArsisnnes
Fancy straWs open WORK, trimmed with a profusion Of
white pink lilac and blue ribbons win bri9n edges
cording to the taste of the persons, very
rogue. Cashmeres and mouselne de lanes printed in
bright colors Of seven eight snaies, DlsasI with
white light blue and yellow, worn at the wlsrins
places and promenades Crossour stripes nave faen to
the wear OF Bohemmiennes or Grsetes, and ara very
common indeed. They never adopted oy the fasn-
ionabes being opposed all ideas Of grace
fulness dress. Mousene de LANES and cashmeres In
bright colors, will be much worn thau any oner
escripton of goods autumn AMI winter inese
articles when Of fine wool, being quite as brilliant as
silks and much more advantageous for wear. iafifaune
,..L.ta anIrn ali araI am
worn than others brilliant sorees the coming winter
We have seen embroidered 10 two snAies Oh oiue,
zetes embroidered in 'front.' and Peerines iiem are the
articles distinction in this line Lace Capes and feer-
- 80 80 s,me shane demand evening"