Star.
London, England, 1825-07-20 00:00:00

Chanticleer, the Ullman of the morn,
Had summated twilight with his bugle-horn,"

the streets of Warwick echoed with the busy hum of
men, all eager to know, and hasten to the scene of
action. A stage was zed in a factory yard at War-
wick, but it was deemed more safe to have it out of
the Mayor's jurisdiction, and a new stage was erected
in a meadow, about three miles from the town.—
This new ground, called Stank Hill, was given by the
friends of a Gentleman not then at home, as they well
knew bis sporting and liberal inclinations. The inns
it Warwick, Leamington, and Coventry, were kept in
constant requisition by arrivals of Noblemen and Gen-
try during the night, and a pretty harvest they made
of it, what with beds a guinea a-piece, and every other
accommodation in proportion. As to the posting-
houses, there was absolutely a golden shower for them
—the same horses were paid thrice over for, and some of
these gentry bad the conscience to charge 4s. a mile.
As the morning advanced, immense multitudes, in every
sort of carriage, on horseback, and on foot, were seen
crowding on every road to the place of action, and by 12
o'clock not less than 15,000 persons were assembled on
the ground, including a greater proportion of men of
rank, high fashion, and fortune, than usual. The ring
was beautifully situate at the foot of a gentle hill, round
which circles of waggons and carriages, four deep,were
drawn up. The intermediate space to the stage was
filled by the country folk on foot, who also formed
themselves in groups on several acclivities commanding
a full view of the stage. The day was dreadfully hot,
the thermometer being 87 in the shade; and from the
sudden change of place, refreshments not being pro-
vided, this great crowd, wedged together, broiling and
baking under a vertical sun, endured for hours suffer-
ings of which it is difficult to form an idea.
At half-past twelve, Mr. Hayne, in his travelling
barouche, brought Cannon on the ground, in company
with Langan, Cribb, and Richmond. The backers of
Ward brought their man on the ground in a handsome
travelling carriage; and all the necessary preparations
being made, the call was made for the men to come for-
ward. Ward, wearing a light dress and a straw hat,
was the first to mount the stage, and his appearance
was the signal for load and general cheering. He was
attended by Randall and.Olaver ; we never saw a man
appear more at ease, or in finer condition. Cannon
was soon after introduced by Mr. Hayne, supported by
Cribb and Spring, as bis seconds. He wore a black hat
and a heavy blue dress, and his appearance altogether
wanted the freshness and confidence of his opponent,
though it was said he was equally sure of winning, and
,determined to rescue his character from the calumnies
with which it bad been aspersed. Ward's colours were
bide. with a white spot; and Cannon's deep crimson,
also streaked- with white. The men went up to each
(Aber immediately, and shook hands in the most cordial
manner, and then proceeded to out!' cis at separate
canners of the stag

The' Isei • .
inns stnpped,.Were Awed at .the itchtc*•, I y e'er
seconds, and an awful pausu.seered to pervade the multitude.
anxiously watching the Prot Operations.
:When the men bad yowled, tha: condition attracted genital at-
' telithii::t huh had die appearance allaying trained hard, and both
were decidedly, lighter limn they werelront to enter the ring•—'
Their exact .weight we havc before! stated. The complexion of
Caanoti was elear•and fair • hot thunght he looked more aged
•tb • an.heretofore •at least P there was nbt that ruddy plumpness
'abbitt his countenance which we bad before remarked.-Ward
was hir and u sleek as • a greyhound ; but there was an appear-
ance of a slight rash on his body, produced, nn doubt, by the heat.
He smiled, and bad an air of confidence, which put his friends in
high spirits. The toss. for position Wei ism! by Cannon, and be
was placed with his back to the sun.—Ward's weight was 12 stone
albs. and Cannon's, 12 stone 10Ibs. • •

THE FIGHT.
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At the moment of settlog.to there was a genera:l bustle and
some confusion hi the crowd, but order was soon restored, and' all
eyes were fised on the stage. The Men were brought to tfie scratch
precisely at five minutes to one, and the seconds and bottle-ludders•
retired to their corners.
ROUND I.—Cannon came up as if determined to Lose no time I'll
going to work. The position of Ward was fine ;he seemed armed
at all .points for defence. Cannon advanced towards his man,
broke ground, and hit right and left. Ward stopped him, re-
, treated and smiled. Cannon followed him, when Ward let fly
with his right, and caught Cannon over the eye and drew first
blood. Cannon, still busy, came In, but was stopped with I. left.
handed hit in the throat, and blood was again visible.' A slik3rP
rally followed, Ward retreating, stopping, and nobbidgtis man, as.
he came in; at length they closed, and, after a short struggle, both
went down together—(Chters for. Ward, who had decidedly the
best of the round). . • .
g. Cannon again came up oft the be.stiine system, and tried for
an opening, Ward stopped him right and left, and stopping back--
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ward a pace, jobbed bins as he approached with his right hand over
the left eye—(Shoats, " Go it, Jem").—Cannon, not dismayed,
took this compliment kindly, and returned slightly upon Jem's
cheek. A sharp rally followed, in which Cannon bustled to his
man and got to's close. Ward twisted his leg between the legs of,
Cannon and thrtiv him heavily., adding his weight to the severity
of the fall. . .
3. On coming to the scratch, Ward let fly with his left. It was
cleverly stopped by Cannon. Cannon then bored in, and Ward re-
tired fighting. As he retreated, Ward succeeded in putting •in two
facers, but was at length bored down at the rails, and Cannon fell
over him. Ward had a lucky escape from his head coining in con-
tact with the hoard Which skirted the stage, in his fall. Had this
accident happened, in ill probability his fate would have been de-
cided. The chance of' such injuries forms one of the strongest
objections to stage fighting.
4. On coming up, it isms seen that Ward had not received a blow
which left a mark. He smiled, and stood to his guard, while
Cannon, ill energy, rushed to the 'attack. Cannon made a right
banded hit, but Ward was awake, stopped it, and drew back.,
Cannon immediately rushed in, and after a short struggle both fell.
Ward under. _

5. Cannon again endeavoured to take the lead, but Ward was too
quick, and delivered several facers. Cannon, not dismayed, con-
tinued his assault in pliant style, and finally Ward,inendeavouriag
to escape a right banded blow, slipped down on his hands. This
was claimed by Spring as the first knock-down blow.
6. Cannon renewed the bustling system, but fought wildly, and
was evidently exhausting himself by his own exertions. He missed
several wen-intentioned blows, and as he followed his man he was
met with a mossier. A sharp rally followed, in which Ward re.
ceived e severe blow on the side of the head, and finally slipped
down close to the posts.
7. Both came to the scratch panting. Cannon hit out right aid
left with great wildness ; Ward retreated to the corner of the stage,
and Cannon closed in to him. Ward met him as he advanced with
It lacer, but was unable to break away. In this situation they both
steed for a few seconds. Ward fibbed slightly, when at length
Cannon threw hint heavily (shouts for Cannon, and a bet of 15 to
10 was taken by a good judge).
S. Both men were the worse for their efforts in the last rend.
The excessive heat of the sun seemed greatly to oppress them ' • and
on coating to the scratch, Cannon, for the first time, sparred eau-
tinnily, while Ward waited for hint ; at last Cannon broke ground,
and hit Ward under the ear. Jem retreated, but Cannon fought
to a rally. In a close, Ward put in a severe messier, and threw
Cannon irteavy fall, and at the same time dropped upon hint.
9,..oq.Cannon being lifted to his second's knee, the mischievous
dit the last fall were obvious. He appeared quite groggy,
Wand wassevidently much • exhausted. On time being called, how-
ever, hieanie to the scratch with his accustomed game. He lost
no time in rushing to his man, but Ward stopped him by a tre-
.mendovhlotv on the head. Ward then retreated to the 'comer of
the ring. Cam= followed him, and, as it were, fen Into his arms.
In tide state both stood for some seconds, and both apparently
exhausted. : Ward smiled, and attempted to fib, but his hands fell
alsooltmowetlees. At length Cannon dropt almost senseless, and
Ward,.nnably to stand, fell upon him. It was now clear that the
game was neatly up. Five to one on Ward, but not taker). •
10: 'Cribb and Spring both exerted themselves to restore their
man to animation, but he seemed quite stupified, and came up
reeling, as if tipsy. Ward, though unable to give weight to his
blows, hit him left and right, and Cannon trying, as a last effort. to
make returns, was his down by a facer, which completely took the
fight out of him, and left him senseless on the ground. Time was
called, bnt. Cannon was unable to answer it. He was immedi-
ately lifted on his second's knee, but was deaf to all eo
.t.
His bead dropped powerless on his shoulder, and the b Sowed
copiously from his nose and mouth. Loud shouts of cengratralatien
burst from Ward's friends, and be seabed to the side et Mugge,
and shook hands with several of them. He afterwards approached
Cannon, and took hint by the hand, but Cannon was insensible to
his kindly feeling. Ward then descended from the stage, and
mounting his straw tile, he was placed on a grey pony, and con-
ducted out of the ring in triumph. A surgeon, who was on the
ground, mounted the stage, and immediately proceeded .to bleed
Cannon in the right arm, from which he bled copiously, but• a full
half hour elapsed before his senses were restored, and he was then
so weak, that it became necessary to lift him into the carriage of
Mr. Bayne which was drawn up at the side of the stage to re.
mile him. ?The fight lasted but ten minutes, and the money which
will change hands upon the result must be immense.
Raxtxatta.—This battle afforded but-little for obser-
vation, and still less in the way of a- pugilittic treat to
the amateurs who were present. Cannon from the
outset pursued his bustling system, and seemed to think
that upon that alone depended his chance of success.—.
By his exertions in this way, however, from the oppres-
sive heat of the day, he only tended to expedite kris dc.
feat, and we have no hesitation in saying, that his-final
overthiow was as much occasioned by ekhaustion as
• by punishment. In fact, on looking at him while in a
senseless state, there appeared to have been no very
great severity in the blows which he had received, His
principal injuries were to be attributed to his falls.
which were certainly very heavy. Ward fought
throughout with great steadiness, presence of mind,
and caution, and may be said to have won without a
scratch—but, like Cannon, we do not think he could
have stood up much longer, notwithstanding the excel-
lence of his condition. He had two severe falls, and
but one blow of any importance, and that was under
the left ear.
SECOND FIGHT—BETWEEN DICK CURTIS AND
PETER WARREN.
The stage was now cleared for the fight between
these little ones, and they soon afterwards made their
appearance, attended by their respective seconds and
bottle-holders. Curtis was attended by Josh. Hudson
and Harry Holt, and Warren by the Streatham Youth,
and Barney Aaron. This was the fourth time in which
these men had met in battle array. in the former fights
Curtis had been invariably successful. Warren was not
yet satisfied, and had interest enough to induce his
friends to give him one trial more. Dick now fought
him 1001. to 901. and so confident • were his friends of
succesr, that they backed him in the outset, at 2 to 1.
Both men were particularly attentive to their training,
and it was thought Dick was lighter than in any of his I
former battles; while Warren was somewhat heavies'.:
This, however, made no difference in .the opinion of.
Dick's friends, and they still backed him at heavy odds
to win. Dick, on Mounting. the stage, brought with
him several handkerchiefs, which he offered to the'
.bye-stand:is upon the condition of keeping them fix'

not:ong if he r"st, and paying-a 'guinea. he *On :
upon these conditions he succeeded in parting iv.ttt
some of his stock. Warren, it seems, went down td
Warwick alone, and had the mortification trf finding
himself deserted by his friends; while Pick„ on the con-
trary,: was attended by a large bojy of his advirers.
This veil discouraging. to !ric geter; but 'he main-
tained his spirits, 'and, expresseJ his determination not
to cry " enough," so 1:Ing as he could lift an atm to
his head. On stripping, both men at); eared to be in
excellent condition, and the light symmetry of Dick's
persol excited general. admiration: He was, in fact, a
perfect cabinet-piece of boxing machinery. tvery
point well turned, and finished grace and elegance in
every motion. It was impossible to imagined
anything more coinp!ete. Warren ippeaied 14tger
and taller, but the difference of weight and height %yrs
not strikingly obvious.

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