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Editorial
February 9, 1837
The Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Editorial opposes strict English-style game protection laws as unconstitutional, praises Philadelphia's committee to name hunting violators, and urges similar adoption in New York to preserve scarce local game birds.
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Game Laws.--Some time since, at Niblo's, a meeting was held to devise means for the protection of the game in the vicinity of this city, which, from the violators of the law ordaining that no birds shall be shot out of season, has become of late very scarce. A meeting was held for a similar purpose some time ago at Philadelphia, the object of which more particularly was to secure the game by some such laws as exist in England. This can never be effected either here or in any part of the Union-it militates against the rights of the citizen-it is inimical to the principles upon which the constitution is based.
In Philadelphia they found out this, and abandoning the idea, very wisely adopted an excellent precaution against wanton despoliation. They formed a committee of gentlemen to watch for those delinquents who warred upon the young birds-who, during the time of breeding, used their guns; and they resolved to publish the names of all those who were found in the act.
Nothing can be better than this. It will tend more than any thing else to preserve the game. Let it be generally adopted.
In Philadelphia they found out this, and abandoning the idea, very wisely adopted an excellent precaution against wanton despoliation. They formed a committee of gentlemen to watch for those delinquents who warred upon the young birds-who, during the time of breeding, used their guns; and they resolved to publish the names of all those who were found in the act.
Nothing can be better than this. It will tend more than any thing else to preserve the game. Let it be generally adopted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Game Laws
Hunting Regulations
Citizen Rights
Public Shaming
Game Preservation
What entities or persons were involved?
Niblo's
Philadelphia Committee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Strict Game Laws And Support For Public Shaming Of Violators
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Citizen Rights And Practical Enforcement Over Restrictive Legislation
Key Figures
Niblo's
Philadelphia Committee
Key Arguments
Strict English Style Game Laws Violate Citizen Rights And Constitutional Principles
Philadelphia Wisely Abandoned Such Laws
Forming A Committee To Identify And Publicize Names Of Illegal Hunters Is An Effective Precaution
Public Shaming Will Preserve Game Better Than Anything Else
Adopt This Approach Generally