The Sun.
London, England, 1827-01-05 00:00:00

APPEARANCE OF CRAWLEY AND WARD.

Jetr; Ward next attracted attention, and, on mounting the
stage, was received with general approbation. His head was tied
up in a handkerchief, and his countenance exhibited strong marks
of punishment—his mouth, cheeks, and eyes being still very much
swollen.

Harry Holt, who acted as " gentleman usher" on the occa-
sion, called the attention of the amateurs to Jem's " fallen
state." It was true, he said, that he had lost the tight, and
what was dearer to_ him, his fame ; still there was one con-
solation left—he had not lost his honour—(Cheers).—He had
done all that man could do to win the battle, but "it was not
in man to command success." One of the combatants must
necessarily lose, and for a time, 7:.“1 given the victory to Craw-
lee. Nevertheless, all who had seen the contest mast allow
that Ward had sustained his pretensions to be a game and
brave man, and it was to be hoped, such conduct would always
secure him friends—(cheers). Harry then alluded to the small-
ness of the subscription which had been made for the losing man,
and appealed to the well known generosity of the Fancy for a
more liberal contribution, He would, himself, be a sovereign, mid
he felt confident that there were others who would be wally
prompt in affording their mite---(applause).
Jena Ward's backer then advanced, and said, so confident was be
of Jem's deserts, that he was ready to back him again, either
against Crawley or any other man in the kingdom, from one hun-
dred to a thousand pounds—(Loud cheers).
Peter Crawley next made his bow. He was attired in slap vr
Boljamins, and like Ward, bore evident marks of his late en-
counter. His temples were wrapped in a yellow facile, and hi,
eyes and mouth were a little swelled ; but his punishment does
not seem to have been so severe as that of his antagonist's.—
His reception was truly cordial. He came before the Court, he
said, as a winning man ; but he felt it it his duty to say, that hr,
never had been engaged with a braver, or a better man than
Ward. Indeed, he thought he was as good a man as himself.—
By good fortune he had gained the battle, and he felt a con-
scious pride that he had been able to achieve so noble a feat; for
when successfully opposed to the man who was considered the

beet in England, it was impossible that his honour could have
been inereased.—(Applause.)—lrpon the subject of the challenge
which had been given him on that day, he had but one short an-
swer to make. He had, from that day forth, 'determined to
resign the character of a prize-fighter, and would not again enter
the Ring to please the King of England. Every man had a right
to be the judge of his own course of action, and his mind was
made up. In making this declaration, it was out of no disrepect
to the patrons of the Ring, to whom he felt grateful, but frona
sincere conviction that, if he were to fight for seven years to come,
he never could place himself in a more enviable situation than at
the present moment. Glory, and not money, had led him to' the
field ; and its he had reached, the pinnacle, he would now leave to.
others to fight for that championship to which he begged to resign
all claim. In conclusion, he trusted the merits of Ward would be
duly appreciated, and that those wants which generallyaccompa-
nied the fate of a losing man, would he generously supplied ; for
himself, he said he should give him two sovereigns.---(Applanie.)
Peter then retired amidst the cheers of his friends.

At the end of the reports, Hariy Holt made a neat speech, in
thanks for the very liberal manner in which his own benefit, and
that of Whiteheaded Bob had been patronized, and announced
that their second benefit would take place on Thursday next ; two
days after the fight between Robinson and Young Gas.
It is expected that a liberal subscription will yet be made for
Ward. -

ROBINSDN AND YOUNG GAs.—lt has been arranged- by,mn.
tual consent, that this fight shall take place near Hereford, where
Robinson is now training. In consideration of going this long-
distance, the men are to receive fifty pounds each from the Fancy
in that neighbourhood, and it is anticipated, that no interruption
will take place. Gas and Dick Curtis yesterdiy Ono Oxford,
on the road to the scene of action.

The fight is fixed to take place on Tuesday next, macs; the
melancholy event, upon which the public have felt such painful
anxiety, should intervene, when a future day will be appointed.