The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19


spsrtlaG Intelligence.
pcciI,sA--TBr Fispr BrrwEsS ALLAN McFfs Asp
AWFUL 0AnosrH.-This affair took place yesterday
morning and resulted In the defeat Of the scotchman
Allen McFss after lighting thirtytwo rounds in sixty
minutes.
The place selected for the meeting was on the PAIL
ssdes above the Jersey shore. opposite spuytsndsvu
Creek cliff hundreds of feet above the broad
and beautiful Hudson river. The day as mild as
Auguss later date, and the shons with softsning
heat that gradually dspssd the fog that covered the
surface Of the placid water in the distance.
At an early hour of thsmorning Fort Lee presented
lively appearance and numbers leaving the
several houses the beach, and otsringy ascending
the Palisades each endeavorng by his to throw
of suspicion a. to the business he about to
gage in-yet there something about their steathy
demeanor that denoted plainly as fit were published
that Hght to take place. and all the inhabitants Of
the neghborhood prepared to follow the current to Its
termination
1.-THE ring pitched at early hour in the morning,
and the "bhoys' gradually gathered around the ropes
The commisssIss" having performed the preliminary
business and announced that everything in rsadi-
for the arrival Of the combatants who were to
struggle for the unsnviabls reputation Of Buffer No
l., sporting intelligence" drew forth his lever, and
discovered that the dial turned ten Looking down
from high position upon tAs fair surface Of the river
beneath we discovered steamboat laden with hsteo-
regnous of masculine anmalcula making for the
landing, three four miles above Fort Lee. In
short time, the persons who had taken passage on
board the boat speak Of began to congregate the
battle field, all anxious to see the play begin.
At quarter after ten o'clock, Allen McFee threw mis-
cap into the ring, which action quickly followed by
similar performance the part Of Awful Gardner
We understand that McFee has fought In England,
half dozen fights and rated of the best
men of his weight in the land where the faculty of
breaking the of friend Is considered accom-
pshment
The weight Of Gardner l52 pounds, and that of
McFes about $50 pounds and the latter, although
the lighter man. had the advantage in length and reach
aud appeared from the good natured in which
he treated the affair to lead one to suppose he had
sisy piece Of work before him. In fact his numerous
offers to wager long odds that he would draw the first
blood, give the first knock down blow and eventually
win the fight induced numbers to believe that he was
tremendous pugilist.
Judges seconds, and referee having been appointed
both Sides viz. Young Sullivan and p. Glossy for
McFee, and Harris Burchsl and w. Wilson for Gard
nsr, and Ambrose Jackson, the pedestrian referee,
the combatants drew for choice McFes win
ming the favorable place. all parties seconds and prin-
pals up to the scratch shook hands, retired to
their several positions and awaited the call of time
commence.
THE FIGHT.
Round 1.-The appearance Of the two stri.
kngly in contrast McFee being all confidence and full
of bravsdo while Gardner seemed ease with him.
self or anything about him; and still at the time
there was nothing denotng the slightest doubt of his
ability to win the light but he appeared anxious to has
ten the event. and try his luck In the pugisto lottery
this being his debut in the prize ring At l0h O'Clock
time called and the combatAnts eagerly rushed
the scratch. There considerable lodging, fsntng
and maneuverng on the part Of MeFse while Gardner
awaited the attack OF his foe the instant that
led out with his left Gardner countered him, and he
adopted this mode of fighting throughout. This a
bustng round caution and good stopping for awhile
when McFee making endeavor to test the abilities OF
the supposed novice rushed In and met with hard
right hand near the same spot A ciinch then took
place and Gardner gave the Sootohmau awful fall -
The result of this brought forth loud bursts
applause the friends Of Gardner which had the eff
feet of causing him to more confidence Of his
own prowess. First blood WAS claimed for Gardner.
Round 2-Caution was manifested by both combat
ants after appearing at the Scratch and Allen after
number Of ints aud short hits succeeded In planting
for which favor he received ratng rap the side OF
his head McFee, wishing to keep the game alive, and
oogs his friends who were loudly calling upon him to
tempt but met by strong counter hits from the left
Of his antagonist A clnch-a strugge-and both FIJI
Round On sdcFes appearing at the scratch, the
friends Of Gardner claimed Arst blood for him AZ
wont vigorously to work P.rscuiary MoFss, me evil:
IDENTIFY wishing to win the wagsrs that were made on
A. McFee struck he would return and his stopping be-
ing better than that Of McFse, while his hitting
more effective he had the best Of this round which he
closed by bringing the Scotchman to grass
Round 4.-Gardner appeared at the scratch without
q mark, except slight mouse the forehead, and
engaged in-whe his adversary began to grow shy of
him, having asoertaned that he more formidable
counter hits and cIinoh. in which MoF.e was thrown
outside the ropes closed the round.
Round o-Ten minutes had elapsed since the
fght began AZ the champions for action each
exhibited marks of the others handiwork and after
few passes both missing their hits Gardner succeeded
In planting tremendous hit the left cheek of MFee
which made opening under the eye that bled pro-
fusely This round terminated by McFee falling in the
close, to avoid further punishment.
Round 6.-The men were no sooner at the scratch
than they at work and after few exchanges Gar
diner planted his right under the left of the Caledo
man. which brought the latter to the earth.
Round This was busting round, from beginning
to end Give and take the order of the day, but
was evident the Scot believed he was taking more thar
he gave, for he adroty went down, to avoid further
continnancs Of the interchange Of civiities.
vRound Gardner finding he was superior in strength
and hitting points to his adversary began to assume
the offensive, and went 20 work ut his antagonist the
moment he came within hitting distance. There was
sharp work for few seconds but on coming to close
Gardner again foored his adversary.
Round 9.-This was . hard.fought round-both men
exhibiting disposition to comply with the wishes o.
them to perform services which easily named, but
hard to execute. The round ended with McFee laying
with his face upward right hand OF Gardner having
found Its way under his
Round I0-This was short, and McFee down at the
ropes.
Round IL The contestants seemed to take breath.
ing spell they to the Scratch but getting
to work and exchanging few hits, they cnched, had
struggle the ropes and the round ended with McFee
being brought again to the earthboth covered with
blood.
Round l2.-Another short round few exchanges, q
clnch In the middle of the ring and mac thrown hsav
ly The fight had now lasted thirty minutes.
Round ID A few passes without any injury to either
they together and McFee slid through the hand
Of Gardner, without receiving any punishment.
Round l4.-McFee was very slow In coming up at the
call of time but he reached the scratch HI
struck Gardner left handed blow In the abdomen and
foul blow was claimed by the second Of Gardner who
while waiting for the decision Of the referee threw h
arm round Gardner to prevent his fighting in which
position McFee struck Gardner twice In the head re-
ceivng which, without waiting further parley, Gsrdn.,
instantly resumed the fight and the round closed Will
Mao again down.
Round l5.-Not much done Mac assuming the artfu