New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-26
The Great Fight.


We have very little original matter to add to
what appeared in our last respecting this affair.
Notwithstanding what has been stated as to the in
tention of the authorities to interfere, aud notwith
standing the recommendations of the various low
ers of the art, both men-but more especially
Heenau-appear bent on fighting again. That
this viii not be permitted anywhere in the United
Kingdom is now evident. for on Thursday last we
division, and Hannant of the A division, who In
formed us they were instructed by the Commits
sioners, who were acting under the direction Of
the Home Secretary, to give us official notice, that
if either Tom Sayers or Heenan attempted 0renew
hostilites in any place which could be reached by
Secretary Of States warrant, they would be ar
rested, and their designs frustrated; and not only
this, but directions would be given to the proper
persons to indict them, and all persons concerned,
for the breach of the peace already committed at
the ensuing assizes, This warning has been com
municated to the referee, who has determined, be-
yond the naming Of future, TO wash his hands Of
the business.
On Friday we had d visit from Heenan, who, in
company with Mr.. Wilkes, came to demand that o
day should be fixed for the battle to be resumed.
Both were aware of the notice alluded to in our
last and both suggested that the fight should take
place out of England, but whether Sayers viii
agree to this remains to be proved. A day has
been named, but us by the articles the men are
bound to fight in England, and as the authorities
are determined, we cannot see way out OF the
difficulty unless Sayers valves the articles entirely
and goes abroad to continue the contest. We hat
not seen Heenan since the fight until Friday, ani
were glad to perceive that, beyond scar and I
few discolorations. he had entirely recovered from
| the punishment he had received He, of course
professed his anxiety to have the matter settlet
one way or the other, and made no objection II
give the proper time for Sayers to be placed OF
an equal footing with himself He announced
that he will shortly take benefit, but there haG
been some difficulty as to place, which prevented
his at present fixing day. All we can say is, lei
him lose no time, but strike while the iron is
hot.n The excitement at present is very great
and il he fixes upon spot in few lays he musi
realize large sum. II he tarry too long, public
interest will be on the Wane, and his receipts will
be diminished one-half.
OF Tom Sayers we have heard but little durine
the week. He has been at Chester and Liverpool
at each of which places he has had most rapturou.
receptions and received large subscriptions, which
will be found alluded to below. His arm is pro
crossing fayorably, although, of course, the cur,
must be very slow. We have received numerous
we extract those most to the point. We have ais,
received letter from Mr.. Hogg, Of the Angel
Sratford (the Mr.. H. alluded to in iastl stating
that he was not friend of Heenan's, and knew
nothing of him beyond seeing him with Macdonald
and that he sent to the referee by the latter Il
request him to return to the ring, and allow th,
battle to go on and not for the purpose of putting
an end to it. If Mr.. Hogg sends rs letter to thi
| once that his memory must be somewhat at fanlt
If he imagnes he put bis request to the referee Ii
| the way he stated.
Before concluding these remarks, we have onl,
to repeat our recommendation that the men should
shake hands, and settle the matter in an amicablt
manner. The feeling throughout the country, i
we except certain Of the betting fraternity, is st
decidedly in favor Of draw, and the opinion Is 81
universal that both men have done enough, tina
we do not hesitate to adopt this course. We hay,
no doubt many, will b <sa ready tes.hrow suspi
cion upon such renof a 2 70 s..fps tending Il
| imply doubt in our mi1s s,S capabilities Q