The Express.
London, England, 1860-04-18 00:00:00

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THE APPEARANCE 01 THE HEN.

All being in readiness, sad the immense crowd being din-
posed in tolerable order by the exertions of those of the
ring-beepers who chose to do their duty, Tom Sayers ap-
peared at the ring side, and, having deposited his tile within
As rapes, quickly followed it himself, attended by his old
pal, Harry Brunton, and the accomplished Jemmy Welsh,
as seconds. The Benicia Boy was not long in following his
example. attended of mime by Jack Macdonald and his
trainer Cusick. Tom looked as dapper and well set up as
ever, end wee full of smiles. The Boy, whose attire was
not quite so fashionable, was also all on the broad grin.
They eyed one another curiously for • few seconds, this
being, it must be recollected, their first meeting, sad
then advancing, shook hands most cordially together,
each regarding the other with evident friendly feeling.
The warmth of the greeting appeared to give great setisfac-
tion to the surrounding multitude, who cheered vociferously.
The men conversed for • few minutes, but of course the
subject of their interview did not transpire. Umpires and
• referee having now been appointed, the signal was given to
prepare for the combat. The first ceremony, that of tying
the colours to the stakes, was then proceeded with, and no
time was cut to waste in doffing their upper toggery. Bach
had taken the precaution to put on his boots sal drawers
previous to entering the ring, so that the usual tedious pro-
ws of lacing the men's boot' was dispensed with. In
Heenan's case, however, there would have leen no necessity
for this, se his boots were of fashionable make, with elude
sides. He was the first to appear in buff, and • single
glance was sufficient to show that his condition was all
that could be required by the most fastidious. Tom's
mahogany bust was quickly after bared to the gaze
of the multitude ; and here, too, was evidence of strict
attention to his work. They had • final rub from
their seconds, and now advanced to give the final friendly
shake. This was the time to get • fair idea of their respec-
tive proportions, and in 'lse it really looked like a horse to
• hen. Heenan 'toed full 4. inches over Tom, and had an
immense advantage in length. Every muscle on his broad
heck, his shoulders, and arms, was well developed, and
shtr: evidence of enormous power. His legs are rather
, but still there is no here of wire and activity.
skin was exceedingly fair and transparent, and shone
like that of a thorough bred. HIS mug was hard, and
looked older than we expected, his cheek hones being very
prominent, and now that they had been denuded of much
that was superfluous, his tout movable was far more like that
of his brother professionalihan in his first Interview with us.
Tom leaked brown and hard as neileg his well-knit frame
seemed...oer than we have seen it or years. He looked
visibly Order even than when he fought Brettle, but,
considering what he has gone through, this is not tol*
wondered at. The only points in which there appeared
any advantage on his rude were in his loins and his legs,
which were cast in • decidedly stronger mould than those
of his towering opponent. The contrast between theinwas
far greater than between Tom and the Tipton Slasher, and,
taking into consideration the fact that the advantage in
age on this occasion was t'other way, Tom's work seemed
indeed cut out. That he had the remotest doubt as to the
result we do not for an instant believe. He smiled con-
fidently, and had evidently made up his mind to do or die.
Heenan seemed to have au equally decided opinion as to
the termination of the battle, and, to use an a:premien of
his own countrymen, he was "all that." He won the toes
for corners, and of course placed himself with his back to
the sun ; and, iu addition to this, he had the advantage of
being on slightly rising ground, so that Tom had all the
way through to fight up hill. The usual ceremony was
now gone through by seconds and men. Time was called
at 29 minutes past seven, and they commenced