The Sun.
London, England, 1828-04-09 00:00:00

THE FIGHT.

At an early hour yesterday morning, the roads
leading from Bridgnorth arid Birmingham, were
crowded by every description of conveyance, hurry-
ing towards Bishopswood ; and Wolverhampton was
thronged with individuals from all parts of the coun-
try, who had arrived the over night, and it was with
difficulty that accommodation could be obtained for
the night. The field of battle lies about two miles
from a village called Brewood, in Staffordshire, ten
miles from Wolverhampton, twenty-three from Bir-
mingham, and fourteen from Bridgnorth. The
Brownites sported crimson and white wipes,
and the colour for the Sampsonians, was orange.—
At ten minutes to one o'clock Mr. Beardsworth,
the stake-holder, entered the ring, followed by
Brown with Tom Spring; and haying thrown his
castor in, shook hands with several of the fancy,
and then kissed his hand to his brother, who held
his colours to a pole. There was a great shout
from the Brownites upon his entree.
In about five minutes after Sampson sheaved, and
was received with equal acclamations.
At ten minutes past one o'clock the men peeled.
Brown was attended by Tom Spring and Richmond,
and Phil. Sampson by Dick Curtis and Harry Holt.
Sampson won the toss for sides.
The fine condition of the men on stripping,
especially of the Bridgnorth pet, excited general
admiration. Betting at this time was 7to 4on
Brown, and in many places 5 to 1 was to be had.
Round 1. Both men very cautious—Brown seemed some-
what down to Phil's movements, but lie appeared quite
confident. Sampson let fly with his left mauley through
Brown's guard, and it came in contact with his snuff shop,
from which the claret flowed copiously. Brown made a
lunge with his left, which was well stopped by Phil; a
close, when Brown threw bins against the ropes, and fell
upon him with all his weight.—(Bravo, and loud shouts
from the Bridgnor thers.)

2. Cautious sparring, Sampson again broke through
Brown's guard, and planted a tremendous heavy left hand-
ed blow on the right lug, which actually bare away part
of the muscle, and the blood gushed out of the left ear in
zreat torrents, and his face was severely cut. Brown now
mrde use of both his mauleys, but he hit E 0 round that
Phil bore into him, and in a close both fell, Phil under-
most. (Commingled shouts of " Bravo !" from both
parties.)
3. Brown now came up with his mouth wide open,
and piping ; the slap under the lug had put him all
abroad ; he made a left-handed hit at Sanapsm's literary
institution, but hit short ; Sampson got away cleverly,
and Brown slipped down.—(Shouts from the Sampsonians
in all directions. Betting 2tol on Sampson.)

4. Sampson now was as gay as a four-year old, and
went to work with despatch. Brown seemed quite money,
Phil planted a heavy blow on Brown's attic, just between
the two windows, which completely closed them up; how-
ever, Brown rallied, and by a chance blow on Phirs know-
ledge box he floored him.—(Huzzas from the Brownites.)
5. Sampson came up to the scratch as clean as a smelt,
went to work again, and h) a tremendous left handed teazer

ever Brown's peeper*,
,fluored him like a cock. Here the
Brummagem lads exulted by acclamations, and hurled up
their hats for joy.-3 to lon Sampson, but "no go."

6. Brown with his face like a slaughter-house, came up
bellowsing like a broken winded prod, and appeared very
weak. Sampson again made play, and with a left-handed
blow in the victualling office, he again knocked him down
against the ropes. 10 to 1 on Phil, the terror of the
Philistines—with (cries of Brown has no chance—the
knowing ones are done--,to it, my hero!)
7. Brown all abroad. After a little sparring, Sampson
received one sr two blows in the body, but they did not
do much mischief. In a close, Sampson was thrown.—
(He will win it now from the Brownites.)
8. Brown knocked Phil against the ropes, and after a
rally Sampson got his head under his left wing, and
peppered away at his phi: with his right hand, till it no
longer could be called any thing like a human frontispiece.
(" Oh ! he has it all his own way," was now the cry, and
the Brownites began to change colour, while strong
,ymptoins of uneasiness were manifested amongst them—
How do you like it my knowing ones ?")
9. This round was all in favour of Sampson, and in the
midst of it the ring was broken in, and such a scene of
confusion took place that baffles all description : sticks and
whips went to work in every direction, but all was of no
use, and many of the swells who had planted themselves
near the ropes, were obliged to cut their sticks for their
own safety. In this state of confusion the men continued
to fight IS more rounds, and then Sampson was declared
the ►inner. Such shouting, such huzzaing, as then fol-
lowed on the part of the Sampsonians ! ! whilst the poor
II Brownists appeared with tears in their eyes, fer the un-
expected annatilation of their countryman.