The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-05

II. ...........'J. T Williams (Pcp's.)a C 0mstead.
IL. 49,. 49,. Adrian Snyuam. John Garrison
10. ........... VIM. II. jenkins. Andrew j. Spencer.
The Great Spnrring Exhibition.
HoyM's THEATRE JAMMED FULL AT A DOLLAR AD-
MlssloN-2,600 PERSONS PREsENT-GRAND DIS.
PLAY OF SCIENCE BETWEEN MORRIssEY AND HEE-
MANTLE OTHER STARS OF THE FI5TiC CIRCLE IN
THEIR GLoRY-THE SPECTATORS IMMENSELY
PLEASED AND RAPTuRous IN THEIR APPLAUSE.
One of the greatest sparrpg exhibitions given 10
this in any other city of last evening in Hoym's
theatre, Bowery. All The sporting celebrities of the city
there and the best artists aud delneaofs of the
manly artn appeared the boards in fine trim and did
their utmost please their patrons. Morrissey Keenan,,
O,tignon Kelly, Woods and Coburn announced
smopg the heavy weights that to appear on
the occasion, assisted by the galaxy of stars
among The light weights-Rarney Aaron Johnny Aaron,
Kerrgan Roche, and host OF other fine spafrefs. Such
b Of entertainment promised, and the house
literally IaDmed from the front Of the stage to the cell
ngs Of the gallery and roof Wherever possible 10
gen 81 psc of tho stage person there eagerly
IeeIDg at The artists vast macy had to away from
the building, sadly disappointed at not witnessing the
mimic encounters The affair got up for benefit To
the wicow Of William Harrington, and it was bnmpe-.
IL wss Impossible TO learn the receipts last evening" but
the'e aDy hot less than $500 persons esent
AS far as we have nnoefsood ihe exhibition commenced
by Mr.. Moirssty Offering TO spar with Mr. Henan, and
the Wiling acceptance OF The latter to contribute by his
presence 10 the bsDe and they disappointed ia
thc attract on OF their Iumca
In slie OF The collar admisson there was sprlpkling
OF The oonaIy attendants at all such exhibitions; but
heg clessieayne were altogether snomei7 few IN the
great muilpoe Of The higher class Of fatrous OF the
"science" Broadcioh California diamonds and gilt
ehins we're ever! ~he,e The iona tide upper ten were
tie more numerous Three ourtbs Of the spectators
composed Of merchants, lawyers, Adern ,ep, Coz
pressmsD baDbers clerks, cBp'ats, eoiJncis-in fact
booy bud social CONDITION of citizens
there t,pieseDtd TIE spectators were highly respect
able, Judging ir'm the luz hon and workmanship Of the
tailor ospay ed upon their outer
AZ eight O'Clock Professor Charles 0ugnon appeared
Oh The stage master vi ceremonies. anu introduced
JOHNNY AND BARNEY AARON
goth are accomplished srarrers, and we'll known as
such TO the r,qpehiers OF such places The first
stored the oukest hitter among the fraternity Barney
cap scarcely be considered his Interior What he may
III the velocity of his hands is compensated in the
fir heness uf bis sspns - They are handsome match.
They great vores and decidedly The best chg
play OF tie evening ssde from that of tire great masters
Ihelr bIs, quick and Tor botn; Barney
TOWARDS the shipped aDo Johnny wound with his
usual dashpg upper cut The ar, which ever creates
great morm.nt The spectators TIE s'copd round
excessively fine, snart htug which drew iortn vooie-
ioos apaause They had eight rounds OF me inest spar
ring ever gwen IN Hoyn's neste fh'y retired as good
bumcreoly as they entered, am made their bow amid
uiT0ai ious app spse. The second pair were
JOHN WOODS, OF BOSTON, AND coBrRN.
There vas anasiul ospafiy between The weights Of
TIE men Joe looked like SPIDER besdc Woods, but Joe
Considered game, and nothing less go after ga good
vhskey todoy," nom which cbaffeJoe could scarcely
plead "not tuiy last evening when he entered
H. stage IN ,ns inst they both cautious.
Boih spared lorg tor opeungWoods on tue aggres
sIve, and Joe keeping oGt Of range They had eight
ROUNDS, scproey btug each obtr in either round
tnsn once, ana eeDeiDy rincina up with ciuca
ready for throw. Professor Ctdepon had TO step in
several irlts To- kPe them from wrestling, and Morris
sey 70 voice frequently heard fiom end o. the
eage calrg "Lei po.r II was evdett that they were
bon rfaoy or s,ro9s work, ami needed sharp looking
after hey I,ied unscahed amid the honors, and gave
place TO
JOHNNY ROCHE AID JOHNNY swEE7AaN.
Both The Jotrnes are professors Of the att apd from
woIe qui ana graceful tsppn2s, and the third ter
nnc biting. The fourth round was fee sparring and
h,asy biting, WINDING Up wh heads well pumneiicd
While in 'he chuch. They retired satisfied with each
otter loudly appauded aud made room Tor The stars Of
TIE evening,
MoRRIsEY AND KEENAN,
fbe announcement OF their names by The Master OF
they ettered bolong each other by the hand The sight
II be yapqusner he v9pquished lately enemies,
ana row net IN friendship TO display their science for
charitable object bad powerful effect upon the epecta
ois and the cheering and demonstrations OF applause
were perfectly desGenDg. They cordially shook hands,
and SEPARATED each % his SIDE Of the stage, and
again on The call of ",rno" at the "soratch,"
ard shook hancs again. There smile
% good humor on both their eounteDances, and,
IN spite CT their peculiar positions and tao expectations OF
The spectators, Of which neither IF them ignorant,
It would be unjust 10 both say that their friendship and
COCO feeling were simulated. In taking position they eyed
each c'h'r cau'ionsiy, aud after little feeling OF the
tonts and "tbam'my" M,rrissy led OF, but beaut
isy stepped. they had eight rounds, the FIRST half
~ which passed of very quietly, the latter four we're
very stirring. During their exhibition they seldom hit
esch tibsi but when they did get home they sting
ng 'ourhs, that would have made tho feathers fly of
ohes OF their relative peiior msces last evening
nothing could be said 10 please every booy por IL ead
could II be regarded ythng Ike what either Of them
vas capable OF performing in right good earnest. Their
sty i.s were vastly different. Keenan, looked powerful
young man, cool and collected waiting tor his man, and
determined To make lotg affair requred Morrissey
daiccd round ana round him. and had of the
iator eeskme ever for an opening, and Keeping at his
'sfs VII tbe one OF The other dashed out The hitting
atou equal Once, in a rush Morrssey slipped and went
ao"n but u an instant 8eeban had him up again, which
uitv lotb ut neboous chez rnR In this affair HeeDap's
ieit habd got hurt On boris-eys left eve which also
ID medbttiy showed color The display throughout WAS
N,"soIc 10 eob fp ~ AZ u must bave been evident 10
everooy ba, they both could done better Tor
ratntf) Thy Tecd from The stage ID the same friend
sup ~ which they entered; aud heard
| i'm both afterwards they very highly pleased
| vnb each Other
Bon Monssey and Heenap intend TO draw closer 10
tfen busiIfss tcfaer leave sparrpR 10 others IL
beebahs Challenge 10 the EpPlish champion be &C.
cepmn he VII 20 10 fonoon and 6lht II not,
be purIoses sticking closely Rock Cottage, WIN Oh
nc bss iaieiy taken possession Of, and wbere he
,hiIkt, be con make more gold than IN the ring
Morrstey rays that he msy, Tor charitable purposes
pDt I'D ian 8 eafshfe" now and again. with
cTnor apo once more at any benefit of Mr. Heepan his
toXbr If over, as well az his fighting Thus ends the
lorg ieud between ibe rival pugilists.
foio~ng The great exhibition, Dan Kerrigan and
IaIfy Homfs set 10 Boare with Tovey Scotiy,
OF Brooklyn, WITH Sam Freeman Tovey with Nike
Trainer budley with Powers and aoal,v Leonard
wiib Sweem1D There was much sasfacon m aniteeted
tstme Of the latter exhibitions a, others the specta-
ore we're perfectly toDvueed with laughter
f)urDP the evening The gallant Tom Rycr was repeat.
coy aed er but he got out Of the way much 70 the
sb.ff OF hB ttnds who waited " zee him once moro
Tie boards. he exhibition Throughout. WAS orderly,
and tefrD mated abort ten O'Clock with Charley Ottgnon
s.tP DoDoyed ana p'ased tor tis good taste and
cd rvfr6. a ans