New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-19
THE GREAT FIGHT.
From BeH, LIE in London

We have very little original matter 70 add to what
appeared in last respecting this affair. Notwith-
standing what has been stated to the intention of
the authorities to interfere, and notwithstanding the
recommendations of various lovers of the art, both
men-but more especially Heenan-appear bent on
fighting again. That this will not be permitted any,
here in the United Kingdom is evident, for on
Thursday last we had visit from superintendent
Durkin of the + division, and Hannant of the A d.
ysoD, who informed us they were instructed by the
Commissioners, who were acting under the direction
of the Home Secretary to give official notice, that
if either Tom Sayers or Heenan attempted to renew
hostilites in any place which could be reached by
Secretary of States warrant they would be arrested
and their designs frustrated and not only this, but d.
rocons would be given to the proper persons to in
dict them and all persons concerned, for the breach Of
the peace already committed, at the ensuing ussizes
This warning has been communicated to the referee
who has determined beyond the naming of future
day, TO wash his hands of the business.
On Friday we had visit from Heenan, who, in
company with Mr.. Wilkes TO demand that day
should be fixed for the battle TO be resumed Both
aware of the notice alluded 10 in our last, and
10th suggested that the fight should take place out of
England, but whether Savers will agree this
mains 10 be proved day has been named, but as by
the articles the men are bound TO fight Iii England,
and, the authorities are determined, cannot
way out of the difficulty unless Sayers WAVES the ar
tces entirely and goes abroad to continue the contest.
We had not seen Heenan since the fight until Friday,
and were glad TO perceive that beyond scar and IA
few discolora0ns he had entirely recovered from the
punishment he had received He of course proiessad
his anxiety to have the matter settled way or the
other, and made objection TO give the proper time
for Sayers 10 be placed equal footing with him
self He announced that he will shortly take n
benefit, but that there had been some difficulty
as TO q place, which prevented his at present fixing
n day. All we can say il, let him lose no time,
but, strike while the iron is hot The ex-
element at present is very great and if he fixes
upon spot within few days, he must realize large
sum. II he tarry too long, public interest will be on
the wane and his receipts will be diminished half
OF Tom Sayers We have heard but little during the
week. lie has been at Chester and Liverpool at each
Of which places he has had rapturous receptions
and received large subscriptions, which will be found
alluded TO below His arm Is progressing favorably,
although, Of course, the must be very slow We
have again received numerous letters the subject of
the late battle from which extract those most to
the point We have also received message from Mr.
Hogg Of the Angel Stratford THE Mr. III. alluded 10 in
our last stating that he not friend of Ueenans
and knew nothing of him beyond seeing him with
Macdonald and that he was sent TO the referee by tho
latter 10 request him 10 return 10 the ring aud allow
the battle to 20 on, aud not for the purpore Of putting
end to IL. II Mr.. Ilogg sends letter to this
effect we will insert IT, but we may inform him ut once
that his memory must be somewhat al fault ii he i'm
AGNES he put his request TO The referee in the way
stated.
Before concluding these remarks, we have only TO
repeat recommendation that the men should shake
hands and settle the matter in IN amicable manner.
The feeling throughout the country, If we except GER
tam OF the betting fraternity, is decidedly in favor of
draw, and the opinion is universal that both
have done enough, that we do not hesitate to adopt
this conrse. We have no doubt many will DO found
ready TO throw suspicion upon such recommended
ton, as tending to imply doubt in our minds AZ to the
capabilities OF the Champion, but they will not DO
found among sass 10 whom il ia Of any importance
10 us TO explain our motives We feel quite confident
that tboss whose good opinion alone we care for will
all be ready 10 justify what we have said and done.