The New York herald., 1876-09-12

hope u bear or the trophy Of victory. In addinl
hessrs Gilderseeve and Bodine to the team we NJ
doubt add two excellent shots but lose them in another
almost II not quite, equally valuable capacity-that q
coachefs am satisfied that they have both had sui
ncent practice, and will make good scores"
"Some regret has been expressed that no prize hs
been offered Tor tho highest individual score what
the reason there is nonef''
"Aer careful consideration IT has been decided thm
the putting up OF such aprze excites rivalry amonl
the members OF e'ch team, and they work against
each other which, OF course would be very cerosatorv
to tho success OF the contest For INV mart strcnn
oussy object to the donating Of any such prize an6
were = offered should resign my captainey.''
"Who do you fear most in the matter fu
"lt will be very closely contested and would not
vouchsae opinion There Is SO little difference IN
result will depend upon the shooting Of the tail men
Unless somo phenomenal shooting Is INDUCED In the
come in, would not dare 10 opinc viii saw saw that
of the winds Creedmoor this have been
very high indeGdIhsher in fact than any that .he
that account think we will have as good chance
IN rough weather as IN mild. ! think
strictly amicabe. as has been the case thus far This
much | can say positively, that the Americans will
dviduai score, think II will depend upon who Is In
the best condition. man cannot always be Ia ths
same state Of health and any slight disorder Will aec,
the nerves II will be very Interesting contest and
" may the best man win 2"
As the steamboat proceeded up the river tho visitors
Tho rain ceased before twelve o'clock, by which
all were in q jolly humor Al West Point Brcvet
Colonel o. Bcrne and Captain Morton awaiting
tho arrival Of the steamboat and they escorted thel
guests to the grounds OF the Academy, where Msjof
General scoheld the commandant OF the post, was In
readiness to receive them. Tho barracks, library,
museum, gymnasium and grounds all closely In.
hpectcd and admired by the visitors.
During the return TO tho city a collation. spread
on the steamer, or which all hands partook The cap
ains OF c teams each responded 10 the toass TO thol
teams Major Lcech being especially happy In his 70.
marks Dancing on tho upper deck INDUCED in
subsequently,, and when the guests landed IN tho city
about half-past seven O'Clock they expressed them-
hatnn htUh Add fhn
ment, which was duo to the weilpanncd arrangements
OF the reception committee
THE SHORT AND MID RANGE INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES TO-DAY.
Tho ars and second competitions In the series Of in
Crccdmoor como Off to-day.
Tho first competition will commence at eleven
O'clock and expected to be very interesting affair.
It is an individual match, which is open to all COM
ers The distance Is 200 yards, the position standing
and the class of rife any not exceeding ton pounds
weight and having trigger pull OF not moro than three
pounds pressure The position of shooting is from the
shoulder, standing without a rest There are ten
scoring and sighting Shots tho highest possible
number Of points being nifty entrance lee, So
PRIZES
First-Medal OF the United States Centennial Com.
mission and 500; the money being orored by the Ne.
ttonai Rinc Assocation
Sscond-Medal Of tho United States Centennial Com
mission ana $50.
Taird-Medal and $50
Fourth-Mcdal and $25.
Fifh-Mcdal and SIS.
The sixth to the tonth prize arc sl0 each, making
$50 for these Ave przes and the eleventh TO the
tieth prize consist OF So EACH OF $50 ton Tho
total amount OF the prizes Is $s66 in money and four
medals
Each winnor In the match will receive a diploma, to
be issued by the United States Centennial Comm isson
As several distinguished marksmen among tho visit
iug teams have entered for the match, and also az
many OF the National Guard and amateur club crack
snots are to take part IN this competition. II will be
200 and 900 entries altogether and weather per-
mittinR, the struggle Will be grand one
As lately the National Rifle Association have gone to
the expense Of putting line of short range targets
in the northern corner OF the grounds, the directors
simultaneously. Ii Is therefore announced that tho
INTERNATIONAL MID RANGE MATCH
will take place at tho same ,mo as tho international
short range match-eeven O'Clock.
Like the international short range match, the mid
range match is open 10 all comers. Weapon, any ritlc
within the rules Of the National Rife that
is 10 say, of not ten pounds in weight with q
minimum trigger pull Of three pounds Distances
Military rifles OF half an inch cabre or over 10 be used
at 500 and all other weapons 600 yards Position any
without artificial Number OF rounds, ten, and
sighting shots Entrance lee, 81.
FTrst-Medol OF the United States Centennial Com.
mission and 800. the money being given by the Ma
.Secomd-Mcdal of the United States Centennial Com
mission and SI6
Taird-Msaal Of the United States Centennial Com.
FoartA-Medal Of the United States Centennial Com.
F.tth-Medal of tho United States Centennial Com
mission and $l5
The sixth sSyen.h eighth, ninth i, and tenth prize:
twenticth, inclusive, Of IS cash each.
TIN WAY TO THE RANGES
A good many people who have not had much time
tn m Ha tt0rg Qnh Mh m
ports OF tho practice at Creedmoor became Interested
in tho manly spcrs, have asked themselves, Where !:
New York may take the James slip ferryboat every
half hour to Hunters Point and at the latter place 20
Long Island and Flushing Railroad direct to the
rife ranges, distance OF thirteen miles, also the ex-
cursionist may go by tho Thrtyiourth street forry
to Hunters Point During the progress OF the
matches the Long Island Railroad will run every
half hour fifteen minutes required by the exigen-
cies OF travel Our Brooklyn people have, OF course,
only TO take the cars to Hunters Point direct, and
there 90 on board the AZ all the ferries coupon
tickets can be purchased that will take the passenger
the whole way TO Creedmoor and back An excursion
has been taken at tho ferry gates to make the
vice efficient In all respects, so that no crowdng oS
waiting will DO necessary on tho part OF travellers
POOL SELLING.
Pools we're sold night the international rins
match and tho bctting showed that tho team
wcrc decidedly tho favortes A largo amount Of
money has beon already invested and The rst choice
10 purchased eagerly. Second and third choice how
ever, bring good prices and the bidding IS brisk
following is about the rate at which the pools sold
American, 500; Irish. s40 Scotch $50; Australian,
$40: Canadian as; also American, 500; Irish, &o0j
Australian, $40; scotch, $50; Canadian, $l6
RIFLE TEAMS AT WEST POINT.
PouGHxExrsIE, N. r.. Sept II, 1875.
wes, Point special to the Eagle says the Irish,