The Sun.
London, England, 1828-01-16 00:00:00

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benefits, where his gaunt fiidlik-stnd sin :inlay' eon-
,
tortions created bursts Ornierrinnent. Like the
Living Skeleton, his bones seemed to bye altoge-
ther unencumbered with flesh ; and from the ex-
traordinary pliancy of his joints, he looks rather
like a puppet worked by wires, than amything
human. Still he spoke confidently of his milling
qualities, and only sighed for the opportunity of
showing what he could do. The long-wished-for
chance at last arrived, and on Friday night the
match between him and Savage was made.
On entering the ring, the athletic appearance of
Savage, who weighed upwards of 12 stone, when
compared with the long, shadowy figure of Spring,
whose weight could not have reached 10 stone,
made him a decided favourite at 4 and 5 to
1; and indeed poor Spring, who was attired in a
pair of Harry Jones's drawers, which did not come.
within two inches of his knees, cut so ludicrous a
figure, that the whole ring was convulsed with
laughter, which was redoubled when he threw him-
self into an attitude that would defy the ingenuity
of Masurier himself. Every joint was at one mo-
ment contracted, and again as quickly expanded. He
was up and down at the same moment, and, in fact,
seemed to bid defiance to the ordinary rules of rao.
tion. Savage laughed with the rest, but he soon
changed his note ; for in the second round he re
ceived such a smasher on the left cheek from Spring's
rigit, that a gaping wound gave evidence of the
force of the blow, and from thenceforth he received
such tremendous visitations, right and left, that both
ears were increased to four times their original size;
his right eye was closed, his forehead cut, and other '
indications of prowess given, which showed that he
had held his opponent fat- too cheap; and, in fact,
Spring, instead of being at a discount, was at
high premium, many of the oldest judges pi 0-
nonncing him the better man. Some opinion of
the stamina of Spring may be formed when w,3
state that he fought not less than one hour and
forty-three minutes, during which time one hun-
dred
and twenty rounds were contested, and, to-
wards the latter end of this protracted battle, the
betting was decidedly in his favour. He hit right
and left with uncommon :severity. The gluttony of
Savage, however, was not to be satiated ; and, in
the 117th round, having fallen heavily on Spring
with his knee as he lay on the ropes, the poor fel-
low was so exhausted as to become almost insen-
sible—still, however, he would not be denied, and
he came up for three rounds more, until he was per-
fectly unconscious of his situation, when his seconds
gave in for him. There were complaints of
*foci
I conduct on both sides during the fight—again-it
Spring for falling without a blow, and against Sa-
vage for striking his than when down,. and for Si!-.
ing treacherously on him when he was down ;41tun
it was " give and take," and all wrangle wa=x
avoided. Spring has now proved himself so worthy
of support, that it is not improbable he may he
matched against Savage again, or against some
other customer of more consequence. Savage',:
punishment was severe ; but, as usual, he chewed
himself game to the back bone, and would not say
" enough," although he had received sutlicient to
satisfy any ordinary appetite.
The sports terminated with this battle at five
o'clock, when it was about dark, and the throng re.
mained to the last. In the course of the day the
outer circle received a splendid accession of specta-
tors from the arrival of a large field of red coats,
who had just returned from a stag hunt, and who
stopped to enjoy this unexpected addition to their
day's sport.
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The stakes will be given up to the winners
evening, at Jack Randall's.

PHRENOLOGY,

From the First Number of the Farrier and Naturalist.)
The science of Phrenology has been many
'rears before the public, through the indefatigable
labours of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim, but more
particularly the latter, and being now approvcu.
of and encouraged by men of the highest talents..
and abilities, and its utility in insanity, and
more especially in education, having been duly
appreciated, and fully proved in almost number-
less instances, we therefore wish to call the at-
tention of our readers to its very great import-
ance and usefulness in judging of the characte-,.
habits, and capacities of different animals, buy
more particularly with a view to improvements itt
breeding—whether it be horses for the turf;
bunting, or general use ; dogs far the Chace,
shooting, fighting, or for their sagacity.
We shall constantly find that a knowledge?. cif
Phrenology is of vast importance, as in all cases
it will be found that an animal's courage vati.
cularly, as well as sagacity, shyness,
1)' eel Less.
and general temper, will :I Id
entirety on the
brain ; and as this organ 18 more or less
tdeve-
loped, in particular parts, so will the character
be found invariably to corrospond to the outward
indications of the skull,
It will also he found highly useful to the na-
the
uflolsrme)fr,
the animalsorgan
a oi,
ascertain whether they belong to the
nor a-
turalists,
herbivorous
xaclasses
;
carnivorous in the
of destructiveness will be found
large, and in the
latter, small ; so with regard to the shy and
timid animal, will cautiousness be found larpo
and combativeness small, as in deer ; but on tile
contrary, when they are bold and fierce will tllo
opposite be seen, as in the buil-dog.
There are many other propensities peculiar t(,
different animals ; in the dog we find acikesivp..
ness, or attachmoa, and in the cat inhabitive-
ness ; others again possess particular intellectual
qualities. The horse is susceptible of pride, and
eminent for localitu, and the dog is noted for its'
general sagacity or' intellect, in various degrees,
all indieated by the brain.

As the science of Phrenoloe rests principally
on facts, we have subjoined the following as being
a very strong one, ut support of the utility and
the great necessity of this study in attalamg a
correct knowledge of the character, as well as the
powers of animals.
The skull of the celebrated race-horse P,clipse.
ever distinguish the man of
was shown to Dr. Spurzheim, and his ph-Nnob.,
gical observations requested, as to the powers
must strike the unprejudiced
and character of that animal ; this was most
readily complied with, and
I.‘tvlit, h\N.,htilciaht
tlhiebseeralriety_
and kindness which
when we state that our learned phreliolo,
science. The correct"e" \V
ft:
force,
ek:
On; ac,d0011:::
e.
Iv:Ito,
1 more than ordinary
and inquiring
rather ted even with the name of this match
sportsman, was 9114
gical friend,
itensisaciyiou:sfe.n.
The leading characteristics, he observed, were
a rewarkably large brain, not only in proportion
, t thei)g sirel),
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tilirlaggeeiletri:,iii,;,
toro
usual in sagacity, but deficient in meekness, or
a vicious temper,
and it was further re..
!narked, that considerable difficulty must have
been experienced in rendering such an anana
subservient to his rider, but it when subdued,
he could best be governed by gentle
treatment,
and would prove docile under proper auta tor :
itv ;
those peculiarities in his character and disposition
will be immediately seen on referring to his
history ; and the remarkable correctness of the
Doctor's observations may servo to show that
phis science will hereafter prove eminently useful
in judging of the living animal.

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A AlisAon to England, has, we learn, been
resolved on among the Irish Catholics. It is expected to
,ake place about E3ster,