The New York herald., 1875-11-30
THE JERSEY FOX HUNT.
FINE DISPLAY OF HoRsKFIKsH NEAR HAcKEH-
sAcK-INAUsPIcIoUs WEATHER AND DIS

FINE DISPLAY OF HoRsRFLKsH NEAR HACKEH-
sAcK-INAUsPIcIoUs WEATHER AND DIS
APPOINTMENT.
Another fox hunt was announced to take place
yesterday the 70 be in the vicinity OF Hacken.
sack. the two preceding occasions There as
sembed accordingly. at the Mansion House, early
hour goodly number or well mounted, sturdy hunts
men, anxious to participate in the vigorous and manly
sport which promises win the general recogni-
ton and encouragement il deserves II was expected
by the President OF The New Jersey Society
30 Prevent Cruelty 10 Animals would attempt to
interrupt the amusement OF the party, but no such
effort made SO without much ado tho light hearted
ealvacade proceeded cheerily 10 the appointed spot
which is known by the inviting appeation Of
THE BEARS
Az usual the hunting party led by the veteran
and popular sportsman, Mr.. Joe Donahue, whose i've
hounds followed in his wake. There others who,
though less known to fame not less eager for the
chase and the exhilaratng enjoyment IL would pro-
duce. Among them might be noted Mr. y. II. Frost,
mounted on a splendid dark bay horse; Mr.. John
Ryan, who by the way deserves great credit for the
interest he has taken in bringing about the meets he
mounted on handsome white hunter, which has
already done good service; Mr. W, H. Kirkland, OF
Hackensack; Mr.. 9. G. Sisson, of Demarest; Mr. ID.
Traphagen, of Jersey City; Mr.. Cornelius Meyers OF
Hackensack; Mr.. George IongstaG, OF New York; Mr.,
James Gounoud, of New York; Mr. James
wilkin, OF Paterson; Mr.. Joe Donahue, Jr
Mr. l. l. Andcson, OF Hackensack; ex-
Clements, OF Engiewood; Mr. Charles Townsend. OF
Fairview; Mr.. John Titus and Mr.. M Wegant, OF Hack
ensack, and several others from the same vicinity,
Several well filed carriages and wagons accompanied
the huntsmcn to the scene OF action
WEATHER
decidedly inauSplcouS, strong, cutting Wlnu
blowing from the westward and giving rise TO appre-
tensions among those who knew but well that this
one Of the worst elements that could mar the sport
The hounds went to at Bears Nest about half
past eight O'Clock in charge of Messrs Donahue and
Ryan. All hands kept in close order, in momentary
expectation of hearing the exciting and soul
stirring music of the hounds, ready to bounce
forward at the word In this they were
| doomed to disappointment, for the wind howed
became apparent that the chances OF hunt
poor in the extreme. But the undaunted Dona-
hue did not relax his wedirected efforts. The neigh
borhood of the Bears Nest abandoned after over
hour had been spent in search Of fox and the party
| took spirited run to place called
SWAMP,
where 1t thought that better luck would brighten
the prospects Of the day and that Monsieur Reynard
hunt But the swamp was secured in vain and even II
the hounds had got upon the trail their warning cries
could not have been heard At one spot fox hole was
dug into with however, good result and after still
another unsuccessful effort in different direc-
tion the huntsmen were very reluctantly com
PEELED 10 renquish the sport Nevertheless the day
not at all devoid OF pleasure, for what with jump
ing fences and extcmporaneous racing between mem.
bers Of the party the disappointment in not securing
the object Of the chase considerably mitigated
And II may be added that the genial spirits Of those
present we're not at all dampened, many to whom the
country is well known asserting that the places visited
abound in foxes and instead OF being discouraged arc
| bound to try another day. vigorous and commenda-
BILE effort is being made to popularze the sport, and
| its devotees will doubtless soon have TO be
proud OF their exertions IL is understood that in
few days fox VIII be provided and oagged Tor hrst
class hunt of which event due notice will be given.
THE FOX HUNTERS REPLY TO Mr.. BERoH
To THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD:-
Henry Bergh's letter regarding fox hunting, and
pecay the Hackensack meet last Monday, was to use
the mdest expression, incorporate to say nothing in
detail OF his display of ignorance therein for the size
the largest possible quantity. Indeed OF that part OF
his communication your editorial, me Sutor Ultra
Crepidam" has pretty well placed upon exhibition Mr.
Bergh Had you been with last Monday to have heard
and the welcoming of the farmers to the fox hunt
ers their garden gates thrown open witnessed their
demolition of top rails you would readily
understand we received encouragement enough to still
further continue in what found to be
capital sport, and you, perhaps, would have ex-
perienced promoter OF health assister in
curing frequent nay, almost continuous attacks
OF dyspepsia which leave you in a most unamiable
frame OF mind; but know, Henry Bergh the
principal promoter OF the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals, you have most enviabe reputa-
tion. The poor through ignorance, in their treatment
OF disabled sick horses and the rich from avarice
neglect OF that superb creature, have been taught
lessons OF Kindness by you for which the public have
bestowed upon your name an imperlshablc fame. II
you still prosecute your good work. in its sphere and
do not enter the domain Of folly disturb innocent
pleasure such as the determination OF any creature
whose existence is TO be deplored Tne fox is TO be
thus classified for the farmers scanty poultry yards
nightly depleted by him. please bury the thought
OF the bullet Tor us intmated in your letter to Mr.
Kinney desirable, Tor IL is probable the bullet
will exterminate ''chucklc at that idea, for tho
bitches, the oif and ons post and rails, &c, in
nitey moro terrible But return to your invitation
to the farmers to murder Are Of lawless
ness too frequent now everywhere; and would not a
murder thus committed be inexcusabe in case or
such event would you not be held an accessory
The laws OF the State OF New Jersey most rgidly
enforced. Woe bctide the unhappy Bcrgh should
her swift unerring fall upon him, for
this, then, sclfaccusing epistle. Farewell, Henry
Bcrgh Farewell, and let not any hypocrtlcal friends
jostle thy arm encouraging thee to mdte paragraphs
with wlckedy subtle thoughts therein. Danish
centves 10 murder in future tllke that unfortunate
letter. for II you do not the fox hunters, sanguinary
fellows shall stand by the laws OF New Jersey and
see that justice swift sure, falls upon thy head rich
and powerful though thou be, upon the poorest
the land thus shall we Offer 'our pcriumed bodics'
rankincense land myrrh II you Ike to witness the
exactIng law and nhale the vtiacd OF sitting
room, demanding that thy blood shall ior what
thy mind has wrought oIitre This Mr. Bergh, Is
sample of your style of communication; but we will try
and be sensible, Mr. Bergh, even though addressing
you and frankly say you doing ncalcuabe injury
tho society you represent by the frequency Of your
silly letters only upon this but kindred subjects
Substantial men, once your admirers willingly put their
hands in their pockets for your cause, hesi
tang lest their donations be diverted from legitimate
sources IN your hands. Beware, and 'ct well enough
alone and all Kindness let beg of you, for the
sake Of your good cause decline the position OF cats
paw for designing men, claiming TO be your friends,
who, Tor some time past, have made you the laughing
stock of all the people, and now In particular OF
Clarence Leney, Blasson, &c -. ..........,.
NEW York, Nov 10, 1875
AN ENGLIsHAIAN's VIEW OF THE cAsE-MR.
RERGH AND THE LONDON CLUBS.
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