The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-15
saysrs and Keenan, In Eainb1rg.

From the London Sporting Journal, July
For some days previous TO Thursday last IL was
nounoed by advertisements in the various newspapers
by pacards and posters the walls ri such magnitude
hsteyen those who ran might reaa without the smallest
worlds" would, on the above day give two entertain
naents In the Geological Gardens; the first between
the second between eight ana ten in the evening az
shilling each, SO that all that desired might have
opportunity Of witnessing these renowned heroes at
moderate charge. AS the hour Of two approached
stream Of cabs ard vehicles Of kinds ed with
vsers began 10 po in the direction Of the gardens,
and shortly after that hour there could scarcely have
been fewer than SEQ persons present. aud like the
assembagc at Peterborough, they represented almost
every class, comprising members Of tho nobility, high
legal deotares- all 'o;ates, lawyers professors paint
eis, poets, suthors, artists, actors, merchants,
clerks, &c. II was truly most respectable and
as trey waived about the grounds, chatting chcerfuy
with their friends, or putting the light Havana. were
tnoress,or seemed to be general that the dsuar,,v n
s.e between Tom and "The Boy" not qute So
great as nad been expected but as they generally
walking apart from each other, there had been opo
tnnity for judging properly Both looked we'll and
cheeff1l, and beyond slight mark Of q healed cut on
HeeirDs right cheek, neither bore any Of
late punishment The entertainment which took
place In the open air, commenced with q series OF gym
nasc performances by couple Of clever acrobats
an elevated stage about four i've feet high used
primary occasions orchestra This stage which
about twenty feet long and ten twelve feet in breadth
is covered in At the top; and close three sides
the fourth being ien open, which was on this ec.
casion protected by two lines Of ropes (giviDg
whs; Of prise ring airl, while the space in front is
capable OF accommodating several thousand people,
The acrobac part Of the entertainment looked on
with but little interest, a. the spectators seemed
intent on witnessing the great display of the day; and
shortly after the agile performers quilted the stage
Morris ascended the steps, closely followed by sayers
and Heenan, VINO we're loudly cheered Mr.. Morris took
his place behind small table, VIII CHI was brought 70
the front of the stage and which displayed
belts aeenan taking his position on the right hand SIDE
duced the heroes to the assembly and short speech
alluded breAy 10 the career of both men, together with
ter and the Of belt 10 each Of the
each belt being accompanied by appropriate address
should be any present unacquaincd with their nature
but Of this part of his duty the audience kindly relieved
him. as all seemed quite familiar with the addresses
Tom then took his bet and holding II exef ded above
his head proceeded slowly from the end Of the stage
to the other that the spectators might nave better op
portauity Of seeing IT, Heensn, who seemed to have
little desire for display, simply linked the ends OF
his belt together and prepared 70 retire, when hint
nom one OF the spectators Induced him ssc TO raise his
men would retire for few minutes, and, returning,
would pressn mt themselves as they appeared at Farm
memorable combat. The interval was filled up by
acrobatc fcats after which Tom and bis "big brother
costume excepting that each wore .ss. "f Sans
shirt that OF Sayers being sleeved to his wrists while
ne long NIUE ~ we're oa,e s. IRON
clearly seem and il apparent that Heenans
superior height length Of and largo ieep chest gave
him hreat advantage his tiny, though wiry
looking competitor. Both cecred as each in
turn planted blow ccverly stopped wen intended
compliment; and although Heenans length Of arm
bed him to reach Toms knowledge box frequently
yetthe latter droved he bad also that within him which
passeth show by the way In which he quickly coun.
tered with, and returned many OF the Boys hits Sc
ven bouts gone through occupying rather less than
ten minutes at the conclusion Of which both loudly
cheered. The evenings entertainment much similar
10 that Of the afterpoon hut the attendance much
greater and OF q mixed character There could
not have been less than from 900 y persons pre-
sent Az the conclusion Of she evenings performance
sayers ard Heenan started Immediately for London by
the evening train.