The New York herald., 1869-03-28

rous descendants Of which are now sundfvfded into
I. rrtvsteers
3. nitohell Blue Reds,
now In the hands Of Messrs Reid and Mitchell OF
East New York, Long Island.
4 Tne OAK Parks OF Pennsylvania owned by MIR.
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Strain No. 1.-The "Heathwoods" are strain OF
fowls which owe their lineage TO the production Of
opsned rom Rohsrd Fosssr w, or
Strain No. 2-The second strain OF the Heath
woodn were from cocks and hens obtained from the
members Of the 1rst strain and the then sent
to Mr.. Stone, OF Msrblehead, Mass. The hens and
TSs we're SCt
strain No. s.-The third strain Of the Heathwoods
were produced by cross with the old Claiborne
hens and Walton-Derby cock We know, and 20
does every cOckfghter in the country know, how
they light. The crosses have been somewhat sue
Benz. Daniels and Dan Mace have some OF the
same strain. crossed with the "Niggers," and they
have proved OF excellent courage.
james Sickle Sauin, the property OF an old AZ well
g modern school Of fighters. They are cross . ol
Conner Nuns, very tremendous fighters ana pretty
Bal''lev Srata, the property Of Il. H. OF BROOKLYN
They were mostly Drass-backs ana Siack-reds' a WIN
game Some OF them are still Ia the hands OF
noted publican J. g., Of the City Of Churches,
lover Of the game.
THE OLD WHITE HEN STRAIN.
This Is another strain at East New York, In seclu-
sion they are descendants m q me 0d w,e @ M asn N
number; yet they are at the top OF the tree, aud
rank as good ~ any alive.
Some OF them are known a. the "Perde Lyons"
which-wel, are g0od-looking bird. He has others
from all quarters OF the earth, but very good Id
Other Stra,ns.--Oc Occasionally there are seen in .
New York pit strains coming from John Ludlow and
with Irish stratus. Some have fought well.
Willard McCOon IS also a noted old school lighter.
His birds are mostly brown and black-reds
AWAY FROM HOME.
No,r1sto,cn, Pun. W., blacksmith here re-
Gently dellghed Matt" Russ, Of Philadelphia, with
well known strain the production OF the Billy Beard
white hackle and Chestnut Hill.
Oak Park, Fu, near Trenton, NJ L-Here fs to
be found choice strain Of Heathwoods second to
other game fowls In the country. They have been
derived direct from the Long Island stock, and bred
with great care ana Judicious intermixture with
other noted strains They have heretofore been kept
in great privacy but we now ventilate the locality
Germ0nt0to,, Pu.--The Seftons, originally from
They measure heels at times with other birds.
DowDJngt0un, I,a.-Several noted strains are to
Be found IL TINS place, which are bred raised ana
Baltt,,sors Hd-Among the noted breedefs can be
classed Pat Spllman. OF the Monumental CITY, who
breeds and sells his productions In Philadelphia,
Washington and his own city.
Old chester, Pu.-Another breeder can be found
Circles cHs Who raises and lights game Chickens
Washington, d. C.-Mcssrs. Esslenger Brothers
OF the capital are well known fighters OF the long
They, with Spillinan, OF baltimore fought the late
main Of cocks at Kichw0nd, Va, published at that
time in the HERALD, which Bob Allen handled on
xouisvtue, Ky.-M O'DonnelI. Of this city, breeds
the gamecock for his pleasure alone.
ALnbdn0-Dr. G., OF this State, is one Of the most
noted breeders Of the feathered champions IN the
South. The original strains Of "Old Alabamas"
now at East New York. and in fact, the sirss and
mothers OF the Heathwood strains, caxle nom his
hands.
ham IF ornnN NOCHs IN rto ArlVfU
the progress Of mains has become recognized busi-
ness It requires man active vigilant and Of even
temperament. Many possess these qualifications
Some few are well known. These are
Eph Allen, who has reputation equal TO any. He
is, IN fact, prominent among his professional
brethren, and has also gained somewhat Of o name
In connection with the imported Gypsies.
Jacob Tuttle was well known. and there win
always be recalled with his name the Franz Mese-
Bill ClacKer, Ned Mackie and Jackaway, Of New
YORK. with pS.y Of NswarE an and BIZ hulss Jr
all OF Philadelphia, enjoy about equal regulations In
the circles where they are best known. -.
THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER.
The fanciers OF some game chickens, particularly
the hens Of noted strains OF which they have none
G Who an
q known integrity m every other business
ransr means nSs 20 oSap "a
hen. And In this connection 1t may not be
nas aIoDos , % to say that every breeder Of game
his lordly male birds; but fabulous prices win not
purchase their favorte hens. An instance OF this
character may be mentioned IN connection with
the "old white hen" OF East New York. and
n any reader OF this article be SO forctbly
struck with her great worth as to desire to
purchase her he must appeal 10 her owner armed
not only with loads OF greenbacks, but the title
deeds Of one or two houses and lots on Broadway,
the Astor House. He would not sell her for less.
In word, noted hen to noted breeder Is like the
Arabs favorite mare TO her owner-death only sepa-
rates them.
There have been risks taken by those who would
possess themselves OF certain breeds that money
could not buy Within the past few years, one Of
them being the chance accepted by one Pulls who,
with accomplice, obtained favofite hen Of the
gun In his hand threatening TO shoot him II he
made the attempt to take her forcibly She OBJ
tanned, however, and that only by strategic move
ment.
Another instance Is noted, where for successful
attempt to despol the owner OF The Radford breed
OF chickens Of his favorlIe birds the guilty party
tried aud convicted OF grand larceny and sent
to Sing Sing for three years, when after incar-
ceration OF several months he was pardoned
through the Intervention OF the sexton and rector
| an artstocratc Episcopal church IN this city.
'.FEATHERY TALK"
Thus we have shown conclusivey the origin
antiquity and respectabiity Of the gamecock. We
have also shown that his friends have been OF royal
blood In olden times and far OF countries and Of
arist0crntic lineage here; that from the gulf OF
Mexico, covering every southern State 10 New York
the centre, or rather grand scratch" OF this great
sport, through the Middle. Northern, Eastern and
Western states the excitement Is the same the gen.
emen Of the land visiting the pit and h0nortng IT, not
by single ttmc but repeatedly, by their presence
and patronage. II au4ht else Is wished to be known
regarding fav0rite strains Of game birds Of the
upon, will "talk feathers" to their satisfaction.
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