The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-30

aS u du inner circle OF at least twelve
deep obeyed.
In another minute the cap of Savers was thrown
INTO the ring, amid the cheers of his friends This
example was soon followed BY Heenan, who was
loudly applauded by all parties. ''The Boy was
ready before the English champion, who pulled off
no less than three shirts. These little prelimina-
ries having been gone through the colors of the
combatants were tied to the stake. Those of the
Benicia Boy by his seconds, James Cusck and
Jack Macdonald, and those of Tom Savers by ,Jem
my Welsh and Harry Brunton, who acted as his
officiating ministers The toss for choice of ground
having fallen to the lot Of John Heenan, he as a
matter OF course, took the corner in which the sun
was behind him. The greeting of the rival pug-
lists was very hearty, and so cordially did they
shake each other by the hand that the cheers of
the crowd were repeated and continued for some
time. The odds of 2 to l, which were freely laid
on Sayers IN London, decreased to to as soon as
Heenan began to strip.
From Bells Life.1
THE APPEARANCE OF THE MEN
All being in readiness, and the immense crowd
Delng disposed in tolerable order by the exertOns
0t those OF tue Ring keepers who chose to do their
duty, Tom Sayers appeared at the ring side and
having deposited his tile within the ropes quickly
followed it himself attended by his OLD pal Harry
Brunton, and the accomplished Jenny Welsh, as
seconds The Benicla Boy was not long in follow
ing his example, attended of course by Jack Mac
donald and his trainer Cusick. Tom looked as dap
per and well set up ever and was full of smiles
The Boy, whose attire not so fashionable was
disp VII lHt DTOau grin. 1neV eyed another
curlously for few seconds, this being it must be
recollected their first meeting, and then advancing
shook hands most cordially together, each regard
ing the other with evident friendly feeling. The
warmth OF the greeting appeared to give great sat-
lsactlon to the surrounding multitude who cheered
vocferously. The men conyersed for a few minutes
but OF course the subject of their interview did not
transplre. Umpires and a referee having now been
appointed, the signal was given to prepare for the
combat. The first ceremony, that of tying the
CO0rS to the stakes than I'd
no tlme was cut to waste in doffing their upper
toggery. Each had taken the precaution to put on
MS Doots and drawers previous to entering the ring
so that the usual tedious process of acing the mems
boots was dispensed with In Heenan's case. how
ever, there would have been no necessity for this
as MS boots were OF fashionable make with elastic
sides. lie was the first to appear in buff, and a
sihgle glance was sufficient to show that his condi-
tion was all That could be required by the most fas-
ndious. Toms mahogany bust was quickly after
pared to the gaze of the multitude and here, too,
was evidence of strict attention to his work They
mad tnal rub from their seconds, and now advanced
10 give the final friendly shake. This was the
time to get fair idea of their respective propor-
tons, and in size it really looked horse to hen
Heenan stood ~ inches over Tom, and had an i'm
mense advantage in length. Every muscle on his
proad PACK, his shoulders, and arms. was well de-
veloped, and gave evidence of enormous power His
legs are rather light, but still there is no lack
here OF wire and activity His skin was exceedingly
fair and transparent, and shone like that of a tho
rough breed. His mug was hard, and looked older
than we expected his cheek bones being yery nro-
minent and that thew had been denuded of
much that was supertuous, his tout ensemble was far
more like that of his brother professional than in
his irst Interview with us. Tom looked brown
and hard as nails; his welknit frame seemed filter
than we have seen it for years. He looked yisibIy
older even than when he fought Brette, but con-
siderlng what he has gone through this is not to
be wondered at. The only points in which there
appeared any advantage on his side in his
IprS tuhi oh
stronger mould than those of his towering oppo-
nent The contrast between them was far greater
than between Tom and the Upton Slasher; and
taxing into consideration the fact that the advan-
tage In age on this occasion was t'other wav Toms
work seemed indeed cut out. That he had the
remotest doubt as to the result, we do not for an
instant believe. He smiled confidently, and had
evidently made up his mind to do or die Heenan
seemed to have an equally decided opinion as to
the termination of the battle, and to use an express
SION OF his own countrymen, he was call thar"
ne won the toss for corners, and of course placed
himself with his back to the sun; and, in addition
" thiS, he had the advantage of being slightly
rising ground. so that Tom had all the way through
TO hght up hill. The usual ceremony was now
gone through by seconds and men. Time was
called at twenty-nine minutes past seven and they
co mmenced.
[ From Wilkes Spirit Of tie Times
THE FIGHT.
ROUND 1.-The men went up with great quick
ness at the call of time and with smile upon their
laces mixed, however, with great degree of seri-
ouSness and commenced suuarinp away Heenan
choosing ms position, under the direction of Mac
donald close in his own corner, with the view of
Sayers upon him and hitting as he ad-
yanced, instead Of following him, as had been the
fatal policy OF most of Sayers previous opponents
the earth but lightly with his feet, and settline
himself backward and forward while measuring
his man, with the and grace of dancing
master. AS they spared, the audience almostheId
tnelr Dreath-two or three times Sayers feinted
lightly, but Heenan showed his readiness and
laughed smartly at checking the good ntention-
heenan himself tried in the same way, and Savers
showed his wariness in like manner; at length.
however, pursuing his brow and gathering his
muscles quickly, he let fly, and caught the Row
lightly on the mouth, slightly drawing blood
Immense applause, and cries of 'frst blood for
Sayers went up at this, and Sayers gracefully
stepped back, to observe his triumph with a smile
that seemed 1 to say, "That's only nv first install
meht-l'll soon give you a secOnd~ They spar
red away carefully again, and Heenan at length
let ny, but did not get home; then following the
blow, ne rushed in and clenched and threw Savers
easily. Cheers from Heenan's frends.)
ROUND Both came up smiling, Heenan slight
ly tasting his lip, as if concious of having been
Dled. Sayers came again over to Heenan's corner
and they began sparring just alongside the ropes
AMID the encouragement of their respective par.
lsans; neither OF the men, however, taking any no.
tice ofwhat the outsiders said Both were intent
upon each other only, and could not be diverted
from their object. After some cautious sparring
and feiniing Heenan let fly with his left, but Say
ers stopped handsomely, and fell short with his re-
turn. Heenan then pressed upon him, and meas
uring him handsomely, let fly with the left, and
caught him on the chin. Sayers gave way, and
Heenan following, planted two more straight hits
In quick succession on the mouth, this time calling
on the caret from the Champion for himself. Say
ers then in endeavorng to counter, rushed in and
clenched, and was thrown. More cheers for Hee.
nan.)
ROUND 3.-This round was begun, like both
the previous ones, in Heenan's corner and both be-
gan 1t by the same embems of happiness that had
been exhibited at first. Several passes were made
without effect, but Heenan, watching his opportu-
nity let fly with his left, and hit him clean down.
Great cheers; first knOckdown blow for Heenan
ROUND 4.-Sayers came up readily and with
good will, notwithstanding the disaster which be-
fel him at the close of the last round. The same
stereotyped smile the face of both but while
it was sweetest on the mug of Sayers, Heenans left
hst split the expression in the middle, and away
went Sayers again clean from his feet and stretched
upon the ground.
ROUND 5.-(Even betting on Heenan.) Heenan
now went at Sayers and passed over to his side of
the ring, and opened the fighting. Savers. how
ever admonished by the fearful visitation of the ter
rible left hand which had now sent him twice to
the EARTH began to get shy, and gave way; and at
length, when followed still more closely bv Heenan's
contracting brow, fed from the approaching mis-
chief by sdeway sort of run But Heenan seemed
to have been instructed in this artice and gather
ing up his arms, smiled and took new and wait
ing position. Sayers came up again, and they be-
gan to spar anew. Presently Heenan found his
chance, and letting ga his left, caught Savers
smack upon the forehead. Bewildered somewhat
by the blow, Sayers gave way, and Heenan press
ing on, repeated the visitation twice more; Sayers,
after light return upon the cheek, going down to
avoid.
ROUND 6.-"Six to four on the Benicia Boy
Sayers up this time looking as if he meant
mischief and walked, as at first to Heenan's cor
ner, and there commenced the battle In n few
seconds his good intentions were devoped by a. tire
mendous hit under the right eye, which made
clean crosswise cut of half inch, let out gush
OF blood, and at once puffed up the eve. Stung bv
this blow Heenan rushed upon him, and with
another Clean hit from what his friends call ''the
left duke knocked Sayers down.
Round when Heenan came up to the scratch
this time, his right eve was fearfuy swollen, and
projected upwards like a cushion This was an
immediate signal for the jeers and taunts of the
friends of Sayers, and the Champion himself took
part in the enjoyment by placing himself in front
of Heenan with folded arms and smiling pityfugly
on him. Heenan paid no heed to this but bore
Macdonald's grooming quietly, and when the Grim
son tide from his pulled cheek was partly stopped
he went up to his adversary. The cheers
still greeting the Champions splendid cut, when
Heenan went up and measured him. He did so to
some purpose, for after few passes he sent his left
upon its errand and caught Sayers bang upon the
mouth. Sayers returned lightly on the damaged
eye again, and Heenan gave him another rifle shot
upon the head. few exchanges then took place
and the men separated of their own accord. Hee-
nan submitted to the sponge again, Sayers smiled
at Heenan with folded arms while this process was
going on. The men resumed their work again,
Heenan trying to. land his left again; Savers
clevery stopped it, however, and some exchanges
took place, and they separated for sponging again.
without finishing the round. Savers not having