New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-04

tons lead US to believe that much improvement
in the crops, both of cotton and corn, has re-
suited from the late rains In fact, many sec
tions, particularly south and west of US, the
general prospect has not been more encouraging
for years. We hope we may be spared the re-
cord Of disaster, such as rust, boil worm and
caterpillar, which 50 frequently occur to blight
the hopes of the planter, even when his antici-
pations are brightest. columbus (Ga.) Times.
Puan1sTIc AFFAIR IN New YoRK.--We find
in the New York papers the following account
of an affair between couple of distinguished
shoulder hitters of that city, in which the
unlucky Morriasey experienced second edition
of his treatment at Four Corners
This morning, few moments past o'clock,
brutal prize fight came off on the pier, N. R.,
| foot of Amos street, between John Morrissey
and Bill Poole, in which the former got off second
| best, he having his right eye gouged out, and
his face cut and bruised in so terrible manner
| that it is difficult for his friends to recognize
| him.
| The preliminaries of this fight, it is under
| stood, were arranged last Wednesday, night,
at the City Hotel, corner of Broadway and
| Howard street. In accordance with these ar
rangements it appears that these pugilists and
| their friends met at the place above stated,
| where Morrissey, as it is stated, made bet OF
| $50 that Poole dared not meet him in combat,
and fight at hap-hazard, taking all the chances
of fists, feet and teeth. This challenge was at
once accepted by Poole, and the money staked
The latter then named Z O. clock in the morning
as the time, and the foot Of Amos street the
place for the encounter. The arrangement
being we'll understood, the fighting men and
their respective friends quietly separated
At the time designated, Poole was on hand
and in few minutes Morrissey hove in sight
and soon came up. Both declaring Themselves
ready for the fray, Morrissey struck at his OPP
ponent, but, missing his aim, Poole grappleG
him about the waist hurled him to the ground
and pounded, kicked and beat his PROSTATE fot
! in the most brutal and fend- like manner. Nor
rissey's right eye was nearly gouged from hi
head, and it is not altogether certain that h,
tened, head cut, and his general appearance be
, tokened conflict with wild beasts.
Morrissey finding no living chance to escap
from Poole, and believing his life to be in danger
cried Sc Enough when he was Immediately re
leased, placed in carriage, and driven off t
his porter-house, in Leonard street, with al
possible haste. Here o doctor was at ono
called, who dressed his wounds Poole jumpe
. into boat, and with some friends, as is said
rowed up the river.
; Immediately afterwards large body of tn
! Ninth Ward Police marched on the ground, Blu
= soon marched off again. making no arrests, a
y the principals had fed.
Several smaller fights were afterwards en-
gagged in by those loving the sport.
l johnny Lying received q severe blow in tn
: face, which caused the blood to flow freely
1 The police interfered and compelled the larg
congregation of rowdies to dispense, and g
r about their business. Nearly 500 persons wel
d present to witness the disgreceful exhibition.