The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-14

was now dresdfally msngled. the left cheek nua.a
up TO an Immense size and hole under the riaht
eye was visible that had been ma ie this round h,
fact, more and effective round has basn s.ia
witnssssd and all agreed that this round was tbs bssr
surprised at his skin and activity He made soms ,or,ns
remarks during the round about Caunt's appearsnee
all that there was no chance for Csunt and III fsnSs
began to despair An accident was his only hope
lips than sullivan bis feet and T. thu scratch
seeming determined to make short work Of il Count
came up too evidently determined TO do something e
try and the tide which setting strongly against
him. He rushed at Sullivan, and was met with nush
left handed hit on the upper lip and hard right handsr
his side of the head but nothing dsunted he dashed
out both hands hitting Sullivan twice, although with
out much damage. A sharp rally then ensusd and as
ground, Csunt his feet standing him; he then
turned and walked to his seconds 1.-THE head Of
appeared be somewhat supplied from the trsmsndous
hits no had received the left side Of his head In this
at sulvans body but sullivan dropped bis arm and
stopped 1.-THE blow cracked like whip. and had ie
reached Its destination itwond undoubtedly have done
considerable damage. Nothing had occurred thus far
10 revive the dropping fortune Of Caunt and seemed
more and that the sooner the fight brought
close the safer would be for the parties nteretsd
RoUsn 5.-On coming to the scratch this round Sui
Ivan iel back evidently to draw Caunt after him. but
II would not do; he then went up and hit him. and
AZ soon as Cannt made fight he reiterated again. wheu
finding that these tactics did take ne came up and
dashed away at his opponent, who in turn gave wsy
Sullivan following him and Furnishing him severely -
Caunt turned his head to spit out some blood which
Sullivan took advantage Of and struck him tremen-
dous hit the front Of the face rushed at him WITH
his left and right handlers hitting very severely Csunt
rallied and caught Sullivan on the left cheek, and
another hit the side Of the head Sullivan dashed At
him, Caunt retreated, with his hands very low down
and appeared for the moment forget what his bust
in the ring, his seconds shouting at him to
rouse himself Sullivan fought him to the ropes where
in rally and close both Of them from the loose man
the ropes were put up fell over on the oute sas
Both men were quickly picked and carried their
respective corners [Caunt now seemed in a state Of
II m hea mn
ly hit. that 1t wonder that he stupid and
OF his friends who thought Of the man than
the affair brought to ~ close
ROUND 6,-At the call Of time, Sullivan was quickly
his feet making rush to meet Caunt and as soon a
he got him, he went to work with both hands,
Caunt giving some and taking much. Sullivan rushed
ting he retreated his blows when they did reach
doing but little he gave him time to
slider what to do he drove him to the ropes. where
knocked him down. turned to to his corner but
attention being called to Caunt-who had staggered n
the ropes, and leaning them apparently uncon-
scious-he rushed back. and made terrific lounge a
Caunt with his left, which Caunt lodged sullivan
struck him with his right hand Caunt got hold OF
him and they had struggle, aud both went down
1.-THE fighting in this round more severe than
any Of the others and the rapdty with which Sullivan
fought astonshed his friends even thos.
who believe that his match Is not in the world Of
his weight At the end Of the round there was burst
Of applause from all sides Of the ring the country
RouSp As Caunt rose from the knees OF his second
he appeared unsteady his feet WHILE contrary
Sullivan seemed us fresh and vigorous he ut the
beginning-and as he came near Caunt he laughed AZ
him. and said something about the damaged condition
OF his face This seemed to Caunt who oponcd
the fight and at they went hit for hit Sullivan driving
him before him all round the ring, until they reached
the corner where the umpres stationed, where
Sullivan backed Caunt ON the ropes and tho hitting
both sides here very sharp but that Of was
not strong enough to beat him back, and Sullivan pun
shed him dreadfully They then closed, and had a
struggle on the ropes both Of them hanging them
doing nothing for moment after which they got away
again and Caunt put his leg around Sullivan to throw
him. holding him at the same time round the neck with
his left hand Sullivan endeavored extricats himssl
and In the effort Caunt fell and foul' shouted
by the second Of Caunt and of the umprcs "Far'
shouted the other umpire and the referee appealed
to- During this confusion the word time called by
renew the fight and called for Cannt to up but
Cnunts seconds ordered him not to from his place.
that he had won the fight sulyans attendants after
waiting about fifteen seconds took him in their
and passed him out OF the ring, claiming tho fight
him. At this time rush made by the crowd
the umpiros aud the reporter believing that in the
mei5e other bumps might be added his head tue
already largely developed of caution made the
Of his way out of the throng and there awaited the
issue The fight being ended he repaired to the referee
and asked his decision when he replied Sullivan has
| won the fight
The fight lasted exactly twelve minutes
The friends and hackers of Caunt still insist that he
has won the fight account Of sullivan being carried
out Of the ring by his seconds but that he got back
again as possible, is acknowledged all side.
Whether this will have any effect in the giving up Of
stakes win have to be decided by those having the
ter in hand. The following conditions, which the par
ties are bound by may give some light on the point a
articles of agreement entered into this 23d day Of De-
eember, 1916 between Rober. Count and JAMES SuIE
The said Robert Caunt agrees to fight the said Jane,
Sullivan fair ,tandup fight, in four and twenty fes
ropcd ring, half minute time according to the new
rules az published in fstiana, by which the said Ro
bert Caunt and james Sullivan hereby mutually sgrc
to be bound.
The said fight shall be for the gum OF one thousant
dollars aside and shall take place Tuesday the It'll
May 1871 in one OF the aforementioned States Wis =
Maryland, Virginia, North Caroline South Carolina
| agreed
In pursuance of this agreement two hundred dollar
aside deposited in the hands Of Mr. NJ Green
| who shall be the stakeholder
The snd Robert Caunt and James Sullivan turtle,
agree to meet either personally, by their friends
MIR George kcnsetts 493 Pearl street, Wednesday
the Sd February 1871 between the hours Of three
five o'clock In the afternoon, there to agree in which
State the fight shall take place, and also to appoint
time for making the remainder Of the money good, viz
eight hundred dollars aside any part Of the same
may then and there be mutually agreed upon. On tn,
last deposit being made, toss shall take place to decd
which man shall be entitled to name the place OF meet
ing in the State mutually agreed upon, Of which four
teen days notice shall be gwen TO tue loser Of the
The said dcpostc deposites shall be made between
the hours Of eight and ten oclock In the evening" 1T tn
place places then agreed upon and the party fain
shall forfeit the money down.
The men shall be in the ring between the hours
twelve aud one o'clock at the place agreed upon Ii
man absent to forfeit the battle money.
The umpircs shall be chosen the ground by who,
referee shall be chosen, to whom in the event OF di
pute all points shall be referred and his decision shl
be binding
That in tho event Of magiscral interference the uu
pres and referee shall decide the next time and place
meeting-if possible, ON the same day
That the expenses Of the ropes and ttnkes shall b
! borne nut ualy, share aud share alike.
The 1akes not to be given up, unless by mutual con
sent. till fairly won or lost by fight
The the ladies' aud gentlemen that she eau be eonsuts
PROFESSIONALLY at her re,idenee, No. ~ DIVISION street.