The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-30
the Int pussI,st,c Combat.

TnY ARRAY IN LAFAYETTE HALL BETWEEN KEENAN,,
/ THE "BENICIA BOY AND HASTINGS, ALIAS "DUa.
LIN TRIoKsr-NoTE FROM JERRY BRYAsT-LRTrRR
FROM JOHN MORKlsskf.
| Lafayette Hall, in Broadway. was a scene OF
much excitement yesterday morning. about one O'Clock,
growing out Of encounter between the Beuica Boy
and Billy Hastings Dublin Trcs) in which blows were
freely evhanged, and rough and tumble large
scale IMPROVED. II seems that Dublin Tricks was
drinking at the bar when ieenan entered the in
search Of him. The latter Immediately charged Hastings
with having spread reports the effect tha, he he Be
nea Roy had sold the fight with Norrssey AMI he de-
manded an immediate rctraction OF the injurious charge
Hastings who was OF Morrisseys seconds did not
deny but that no had made come such statement and
becoming angry at the violence Of MS assaant asserted
that he believed moreover that there Of truth
in the report aan generally believcdi be even ex
pressed willingness to bet $50 that such was the
Hcenan upon this became much ncensed, and got
quaLtancc to lend him the money 10 cover the Offer
Of Hastings The latter however, who by this time called
TO mind the difficulty OF proving charges OF That nature
whatever truth there might be in them, declined to close
the bet Heenan then insisted that the charge Of selling
the fight should be reracted but this Hastings positively
refused to do. The lie was then given, when Heenan
struck Hastings several times succession before the
latter had time to defend himself The barroom was
Of wild confusion, and Hastings was CON
PEELED take refuge behind the counter The police By
Tins time arrived but the fight over ard arrests
were made. Friends then interviewed between the two
rate pugilsts, ard the affair 'honoraby settled
d Ia Congressional dues Dublin Tricks took back the
offensive remarks and the Benicia Boy declared that
what he had said was in purely Pickwckan sense and
under entire msapprehension of the position Of his
honorable friend. All hands then took drink all round
at the eaica Boys expense, and finally separated il
tolerably amablc mood.
NOTE FROM MR.. JERRY BRYANT.
MECHANIC HAIL, 4T2 BROADWAY, oct. 20, 1858.
Mr.. JAMES G. Bennett -
Sm-Sceing my in your columns in connection
with affair that took place il Lafayette Hail between
John G. Keenan, and William Hastings, you will much
obhgc me BY stating that not in tie barroom and
when my name Called did not know by whom OF for
what purpose. Wishing your readers and the public
strictly understand hat connected, either di
recty indirectly, any way with the dispute between
the said parties remain, yours. respectfdy,
JERRY BRYANT.
LETTER FROM MR.. JOHN MORRIssEy.
TO EDITOR o. HERALD
Troy, oct. 20 1855.
Previous to my recent engagement with Mr. Beeuan
publicly announced that would be my last fight at its
conclusion proclaimed the determination. Circum.
stances seeming to imperative, forced sto thai
contest. considered myself, in my postou obliged to
make the match and fight it, determined by to vndicae
my character for honor and courage, and 10 relieve my
sell from prosecutions ana assaults OF my Toes.
consider the first OF these objects accomplished No
one has complain OF the in which myself or
my friends conducted the lgh had hoped the second
object would have been also secured have desire for
further contest with any My duties to my family
and myself require me to devote my time and efforts &c
purposes lauiable and advantageous hope be
permitted TO do without further interference from
my late antagonist his friends. II
his published challenge and threat II 10
be the determination IL force me u another clcoun-
ter, to assai openly. ! again repeat that
shall never enter the prize ring again, and those who
know me well will not m,sapprehend the motives for tIs
resolution. u arises from no fear II any but from
honest desire becomngy 10 discharge my duties
70 my family and society: shall be driven from this
purpose by any threats of unlawful violence. shal.
trust a. the laws aD the just lnlu,nce OF p3hc sent-
nent 10 preserve me III the enjoyment or the
privileges 81 an American citizen.
" assaulted have fear Of my ability 10 protect
defend myself, unless overcome, | have heretofore
been, by co~ardiy combinations. shall exercise the
right to defend SELF aud trust TO the an
fair men to sustain me ia my peaccable determination
Before the tight with Mr. Hcenan declared psiiciy on
the ground that Il he yanqushed me would tsNe him by
the hand and acknowledge my defeat without cher in,ng
any animosity Ny treatment OF him and his friends
after i Is aell understood. II cerasnl. was
not Liberal or unkind. Il not for 10 proclaim
boast &c y hui am entitled - that ought AZ icast
TO project me frcm all abuse from him them Yours
respectfully, JOHN MoRiiIsSrY