The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27


articles found at hts place OF business About ono
week before his death Mr. L. robbed of his wallet
most careful and prudential perscn IL is presumed tnst
when he determined TO 60 10 HObokeu and know would
be late before be could retorn he deposited those ares
In his desk for safety He was most exemplary c1sn,
with domestic associations OF the most agreeable and
dearng character.
The Prise Ring.
THE FIGHT FOR THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF THE BKNICIA B0Y-ExHIBITfOEs IN BALTI-
MORE AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PROM
TON PADDOCK TO AARON JoFB-LErTER FRsH
JENNY MASSEY IN REPLY TO JONES-sPARRING
EXHIBITIONS IN THE CITY, ETC
There abatement in the general interest felt by the
public Of this and other cities the contemplated match
between the pugistc champions Of America Engand
John Heenan and Tom Sayers. is the subject OF ge-
neral conversation in the club the bar room aud the
street, where sporting 'most do congregate" Spe-
cuaton the result is brisk and animated contrary
opinions expressed and, necessary consequence
bets (Which Dr. johnson termed sfoels argumenss are
laid prove the confidence faith OF the parties In
their respective assertions Thousands OF dollars are al
ready saed this contest In this city Alone and "a the
time approaches the excitement will become more In
anse and the betting heavier and braker in CORES
The departure Of the Benicia Boy for England is final
~ fixed for the 4th Of the ensuing month. He will leave
this port for Liverpool In the Cunard stesmshp Asia, be-
fore " hich time be will have received Information from
his agent, Mr.. Falkland, now in London, ss 70 tho
will be accompanied by Mr.. James Cusick, An old
and tried friend who with him IN California, and as
HIS training quarters in England VIII be nxed upon BY biz
agent there and be ready for him his arrival In ths
city, although be but recently gave an exhbiton his
many friends deeir0us VI once more witnessng dB
play Of those boxing qualifications which will sOon have
10 defend the honor OF the American prize ring against
publicly suggested that be should give dnal exhibition
before bis departure and that he should have friendly
trial Of skill with the most accomplished sparrer in New
shola his own with this gentleman, who ia noted for hs
cmes mpregnsos r.. adeiencs - w1ald @ 90 more 70 con-
zans than anything that could be said or done IN hiB
bis friend the Benica Boy In his match with Sayers, has
attracted the attention OF one Of hs old opponenss.
ing 70 OCH. Jones' for one thousand dollars
aside In the same ring in which Haenan
has twice before fought on botn
cessfuly possible that he may desire retrieve hs
hos, isurss, aud accept The coanllenge
following letter relative TO the championship hght to the
editor Of W,ltes a,I Of the Times. II will be read with
interest at the present moment coming, irdoes from
the principal authority in sporting matters ia England
BELLS LIZ !. LosDos,
Yours of Nov. has just he'd me ssyes proposition
tn re;us,y xss = made because he thought hssn.n
sr who are cidsdy svsse 70 bis waiting ula Nay and
feht for The belt within months after receiving challenge
g a wade s The ss Of m. as aap
s I 1 ss s wouS ID be ss So . 1 ssn.n
hm sss @ % he thss
sDr A s ~ moo.ss
Jones consequence Of 40 orismaI cts
was by na me JH Of ABOUT
DAY 1 % ;s q
Apr Tie friends OF ssyers however do
as ia iss . sas suit
% ss asd s s an y
nal proposition and did them They sn
s.
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ccunsy savers prest mt one. paper
cure you have E 3 w.ish.d when condition, and
w TO rbi sny a lbs hch Weigh se csn Soms
pss %ss l.ssss :ss
VIII see that the wohsy is duly posted cp Tnursssy week
perhaps &c able give him advice although dare say
The friends the Benica Boy think that this offer Of
Sayers fair and straightforward. He is already
deraby advanced in his training preparation and he has
three months put the polishing touches on him. and
which ample time for this object II is probable that he
will place membership Of Jack Macdonald
OF the cleveres judges ant seconds the ring Eug
land OF his friend, Mr. Cusck, will also attend
Upon him. He will sail on the 4th proxmo in the Asia
steamer
We have received the following letter from Mr. James
Massey well known Engish pugist. but now resident
o. Tins cy in reply to statements Of JONES' contain
ed IN a letter we recently puohshed-
22x BowERy, new York, Dec. 2, 1853
pesred in colu.nps rop Mr. Jones' which II l.
esen. OF eng ssd Tom ssrers ha was suderpg
s9 s
as D,s see IN
wards savers on the eccssicn in question: must stand
a1S s;s n
deserved oSoquy tne Ensss ring but s% sonsdsa
occasion Of the hs alluded TO- Ason Jon~s .s n a.
One condition as possible for s. b; Be Vas
whose for honor good faith no man San utter
word; ard he possessed every advantage In weight,
i s hour ssa M R .ns ssd s S
defeat y 70 be sttribu,ed-nos to hts being drpgged.
bis sake .sss Jones :saaa have ts%psd
o az sGos 20
pc,on While be was IN Englsnd where and sssac'
coming He ~ whipped by Tom Psddock and ths
sE Jop.. naa sas q ous prossa
the heal without requiring any aid or assistance from
sSouid not have thus publicly intsrf.rsd this nat
ter hut having acted ~ one Of sayer seconds IN this
~ directly 70 The affair." and my sole motive In ad
ed by Psddock later sud have had
60 o NJ G soas s +
any asserted "druesing" arrangement JAMES 0ASHRY.
starrng exhibitions at this OF year. are gem
orally very numerous, but this year there scarcely
any announced It's proposed BY the puglistio raterny
get up sparrng benefit for the mother Of the late Sam
Freeman, whose sudden death we recently announced.
Sam her sole support and his death has deprived her
has been absentfrcm New York for years nnnoun
COS a sparripg exhibaon at Kerrigans Hall Ia White
street, on Tu sday evening" the 9th inst He also had
high reputat finished sparrer, aud there n NO
doubt his old friends will rally nverousiy around him
the occasion.