New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-25
PRrzE-f1GHT YESTERDAY MORNING
I'm WILSON AND HARRY GRIBBIN.

posed 10 be pesceiol-WilsOLs Dame appearing on a
senior proprietor of the former
while is uDdsrstood that Gbbin the other Ia
the capacity Of silent partner.
There two men having agreed to settle their mutual
pretsnsions to the champonrhip Of the foron empire
Of Jeney by en- appeal to 6sis to take place In the
cassc llts OF n foot arena the technc aes OF SAID
encounter to be governed by the new rules of the
Lordon Prize Ring, few weeks since they went into
active trsning at their respective houses, securing
daily the surrounding bills in pursuit of leg-srengthen-
ice ezeIcise Pubic curiosity was excited 10 see the
two he roes; hrorgs daily gathered at the secluded
hosul,ies tie bars thereof throve hugely, and the
landlords tmed complscenty as they gathered in the
grateful harvest of dollars
Pub &c opinion foretold that Gribbin would be an
essy victim in the battle, but public opinion on this oc-
csson went decidedly astray The favorite OF those
wise in the pugistic lore the redoubtsbe G1bbio, is
the older taller and heavier Of the two, exceed
II biz opponent in weight BY about ten pounds CRIB
weighing 156, and Wilson tipping the beam at ll9.
The training process has been quietly carried on aud
the authorizes Of The ley Republic OF jersey have
tax. u no steps to interfere with the fight On Mon
cav evening the quiet hamlet OF Weehawken was
thropQ ed with larger assembage than usual OF tee
chou der.biing fraternity, most Of whom proposed TO
see the sport Of the next morning. Alter lively
evening spent in the cOrgetial pastmes Of rumdrnk-
ipg swea IiDg betting and Ingenious rowdyism OF In
descrbable varieties many Of the crowd embarked On
the G. b Frazer, a itesmtug, the captain OF which
bsd been Induced by an alsufcent promise of golden
shekels, to convey the aiSocra'ic multitude to the
chosen ground.
The embsrkaton was not effected without scenes Of
lively interest Owing to the unaceommo9aiing dis
position Of the tide, which would not float the steam
boat to the pier she had to he reached by means Of
sundry email boats, and the transit being somewhat
rsky, snd the number of small boats being limited,
there were man, who would not or could not gain the
proud deck of the gallant G. B. Consequently, when
that impatient aIitime conveyance proceeded on her
way the left towing multitude on the shore, who
v,nied their spite By the pleasant amusement OF firing
their pistols az the crow ded boat. Luckily, no ons
was hurt by this pleasant exercise.
After lopg night of shivering and freezing on the
open deck Of this csbnless craft the chilled passengers
were landed at dsybreak on an leland about fifteen
miles from New-York. The eager crowd rushed
Ashore bearing the stakes aud ropes, and in half
an hour tie ring was ready. In the delay, be-
fore the prepared several sail boats arrived,
loaded with exPectsnt passengers, vino had suspected
the eand Of the Fraser, and had followed her to the
spot Grbbin fret made his appearance on the ground
but did not at once erter the ring 10 short tims
Wilson cane threw his esp the ropes and stepped
into the rr e. and was Immediately followed BY Crib
bin
Tie men entered the arena at three minutes past ak.
They were ATTENDED by the usual seconds and bottle
holders; few Minutes were spent in selecting umpires
and choosing a referee. During this time Gnob'n,
tskpg cut hapGiul of money said to Wihon, Ed, Ph
bet you hundredi to which Wilson responded, 81 ii
take it, and the money forthwith Deposited in the
baDde Of bystaDder Another person offered to bet
hunored that Griffin would win, but found no taker.
In fact there were almost investments made, WILSON
appearing 10 have few moneyed friends on the ground
The universal opinion seemed to be that Wilson was
going TO &c. a soubd thrashipg in very short tinne
At 6l7 time was called; the principals and
seconds shook bands and the men faced each other at
the scratch The preliminary spsrring showed eoncu-
syely that the fight not going to be a scientific
ole, GIibtin being mere novice 10 the use OF his
ban6s, spd Whom knowing absolutely nothing Of
spsrrpg Wilson was in much tie better condition oil
the two Gribtins lesh seeming to be soit and haOby,
while that Of the other was firm and compact In the
fist round NUMBER Of heavy blows were exchanged,
GIibbn leading off. Wilson gained the first bloo4
from sharp cut on HE adversarys upper lip, while
Gribbn nifbed the bout by sending his opponent to
the earth by blow in the jaw, thus gaining the rst
knock doicn. Time Of this round four minutes.
Second Round.-Wilson fell In Gribbins corner,
from blow on the ribs.
Third Round -Grbbin knocked down.
Fourth RouUd.-Wilson slipped down, more from
the force Of his own blow than from any severe hit
ting. p, D., o.nh,, t,,.L.d dawn
Sirh RoaAd-0n coming up for this roaR 1 Gribbin
began to chow symptoms OF weakness in TIE legs by
this ii also bis confidence Of winning the light Ia
canter Rad departed, and he evidently began 70 be s.
heartened about the result. He now commenced the
slppiDg-down acics which he pursued, ether rom
liability TO keep his legs from design 10 the end OF
the fight. After getting the worst OF the hitting ne
slipped down.
S,venM R0Vnd.-Ditto
E,ehh Troublesome sharp hitting in favor Of
Gribbn, and both men fell side by SIDE
Ninth and Tenth Rounds. -Gribbn got the best OF
the biting, and went down TO avoid returns.
EieuenM ROund-Wilson here turned the tide OF
battle and got in a number of heavy blows, wnien
elected loud cheers from bis psrsans At the end no
went down but had all the best of it.
ItceitM ROund.-Dtto. -.
Thirtecnth und-Ths was severely contested,
tine men fighting all over the rug ana eaS d,gn
heavy blows. Gfibbin was finally forced a'"n
Loud cheers from both des Lod sors-alv
Fourteenth RoEnd.-Gnbbm Was Ano'A'N
down. "a ..;,h Ia r;ob.
Fifteenth Ropnd-Gribbin led on WIN nls r's; N
hand 81 the ribs and after Two or three exchanges
winch Wilson hadthe best Off GrooI gos u"""'
A;r,cen,b ord SercnieeHh ROaHds.-Dhto'
E,15te,TlS Round Wilson now began 70 ge'
ORC, or xhe bis opponent seeUed 70 Ial every in
n,s ~ cbaosss 10 favor of Griboln. wilson o1mn
Nt-SnI Round Grbbin at his tacticS OF SIP pln5
49,, a punishment There began to DO good
49, 80 - mn,muripe At this mode Of lighting.
VIC STcsnt,efI Round -Gribbin slipped down ssaln
and the first clsi@ of " foul was maae w s1,tb.
ont blow The Referee dec ded that the men SHOULD
A.