The New York herald., 1868-05-14
COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!

York New Jersey-NIain Of Five for
$500 and $40 on Each Battle (Nine)-New
York the Victor.
After one month Of exceeding quietness, following
a season Of unusual brillancy in the number and
character Of the contc is between game fowls In the
vicinity OF New Yorl5-contests where excitement
invariably was OF the most intense nature, and
where small fortunes changed hands--the last prOm
nent battle Of this spring can now be chrOncled,
incident to which similar reference regarding the
interest manifested that attended the previous strug
giles can be truthfuly made. Although the majority OF
the breeders of game fowls have weeks since opened
the doors OF the houses wherein the representatives
of all that is aristocratic in birds OF this nature have
been confined turning them loose upon farms to
enjoy respite before another winters campaign,
some few Of these gentlemen so imbued with the
animated sport Of fighting fowls retained in their
close quarters a choice few and Withdrawing others
from their playground, to enable them to wit
ness another OF the sights agreeable to their eyes.
Actuated by this feeling, well known breeder Of
game chickens in this State with another of equal
prominence in New Jersey, met week since, and
without excessive dcberauon agreed that ycster-
day they should once more try the mettle OF their
birds IN pit situated in the suburbs Of New York
where loft they had met before" The arranged
dttas were that each should 'show" thirteen birds,
weighing from four pounds 10 five pounds eight
ounces; each battle to be for $40 side and $3.50
side on the main; the fight TO commence between
the hours OF two O'Clock and three O'Clock p. NJ,
under the penalty OF q forfeit.
In accordance with the PRONUNCIATION of these de-
tails, despite the extremely unpr0pitious state Of the
game birds since the days when they began to love
the sport gathered at the old 'trystng spotn and
waited patiently the inception OF the last fight OF
the season." II were well they We're philosophc in
dividuas, as II was hafpast three O'Clock
before the match lists were arranged and
they apprised that nine battles would he
ment started into life the old spirit OF prophecy asso
ciated with liberal betting, and while they wend
along the rather narrow entrance to the pit, which
had been renovated and made more pleasant to the
eve by liberal coats OF whitewash on III sides, word
will not be inappropriate relative 10
THE CoSTEsTISG BIRDS.
Unlike many previous matches during the winter
New York Possessed the better fowls They were not
from cup the rivcr'' on this occasion, but were bred
near this city from imported irish birds. Endurance
with gancness AMI condition were a noticeable ea-
tuie regarding them.
The New Jersey representatives were from the
vicinity OF Morrisown, with one two exceptions
of Derby and Irish extraction two of the humber
being imported members of the former stock whose
progeny abound IN that section OF the State, and
whose victories have been legion. Yet these were
doomed TO defeat, together with some of their blood
who have also the stain OF cowardice resting
ter once noble name.
THE FIGHTING.
First FigM.-rhc appearance OF the birds to in
auguratc the lighting was ha,led with cheers Ret
ting commenced In earnest after the selection OF
gray with dark hackie, New Jersey being blue red
with simllar hackle, each weighing four
pounds. New Yorks representative was a
larger bird than his opponent, and smul.
taneously with their being let loose had
the odds OF ten to six. The gray jumped wildly, aud
his opponent acted very wariy OF the offering
gafrs. Fully half a minute elapsed when lightning.
ike, the red darted the steel into the throat OF New
York, but before he could break away was badly
struck In the back, which sent him reeling to the
foor Slowly obtaining bis feet New Jersey al
tempted 70 repay tins nc, fearful thrust ou, another well
siona thrust while prostrae, with the evident signs
OF internal bleeding, announced that New Jersey
was dying and New York the victor The dght was
not very animated, yet the enthusiasm Of the spec
,aors was not diminished. Time Of battle. two and
Seco,.d Fighf.-Twenty minutes allowed for .'clip.
ping and heeling,- when New Jersey showed blue
red with white feathers, black legs and dark
during the winter he won two stubborny contested
battles this being his third tight. New York entered
SaeS red win ye%9w % ,egs IN" ns nscns; res saea "a
New Jersey having 40 much confidence I'm thcs game.
ness OF their spangle" bet freely and offered odds.
They soon got 10 work, and although New Jersey was
quick hitter he carried his head so low evoked
very emphatic denuncation from bis handler. The
first telling cash New York inflicted in the
throat Of the 'spanglc,- quickly following II
with another IN the breast, when breaking away
ne fell on his side, crushing hrs own wing; New
Jersey was strong and not badly wounded, but le
Was diSinclined To fight; and although oi noble
blood without receiving another thrust turped and
new from the pit and, amid the cries of 81 knew he
was dufer -"PulI his head of'' he was caught and
tossed INTO 40 ante-room. The New Jersey Dwl, Al
possessed of any game whatsoever, could nave
easily whipped his opponent. Duration Of fight six
M,Id Fjgtt--Of course the New York fowls were
greatly the fayOrte. but the friends Of New Jersey
stu invested heavily. New York presented another
plock req, with dark legs and hackle, while New
Jersey showed light red with blue legs and
hache. each weighing four pounds. Tylis was
earnestly commenced, each flying so quickly
IN tue ar was difficult to note where
the razor-llke gaIs entered their bodies. Both
hit well aud cut cleanly New York obtained
cnt tnrOa, and ripped breast before his opponent
minlicsteu any Weakness and making q vigorous.
tcrrihc iunge that seemed full OF wckcduess he
newed the contest but received thrust I'm the back
tnat made nun reel and fall as n dead Here the
durance and foritude Of game fowls were manifested
Though New Jersey cut and carved him almost TO
pieces, he tried to rally ana only ceased picking
when dead. u was one ~ The finest exbibiiions OF
good blood ever witnessed In a pit. Time Of battle
AK and half minutes.
Fourth FigM.-1he spirits OF the Jerseymen were
now OF n different nature and they waeerpd their
money accordingly. New York entered a bup pylc
win white hackle and white tail n mobile looking
fOwl New Jersey showed a brown red with hlue
tail and dark hackle from Moiristown, each weigh
ing four pounds seven ounces. The fighting was ear.
and OF terrific pature, the pyle jumping quickly
beaking excelently, and determined; hut he was
not the match for the adroness aud fearful cutting
of the brown red, ~ he plunged the sharp eteeis