Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-30

expressions of derision about the Yankee Tfviuo
away In his legs Amid this encouragement the
Keen ana o6serVant Champion pressed forward
and planted in another on Heenan's mouth Sill
going at him, and getting him close in his cor
ner, ana almost against the ropes. he delivered a
pOndereus and sounding body hit full In fhe cen-
ter of the ribs He had been after this snnt for
some time, and exhibited great satisfaction at
having so handsomely got in but before the smile
which celebrated 1t had quite covered his entire
lace, lis sweetness Of expression was CoruplPtely
spolIed by Il terrific paixhan from the left bower
upon the Champions mouth, drawing the blood
freely, and sending IT trckling down his breast
savers uled TO counter, but did not quite get
nome; bit he came after his revenge and seeing
he must have II, Heenan took Macdonald 8 ad-
vice, "tO try the double with him--which
means to take hit for hit-and away dew
tue Two sharp left hands at once each man
staggering and recoiling from the shoe
The men now separated for moment bnt the
round dld not close and, after the passing of the
ever-ready sponge over their bleed NO faces they
showed an equal bull dog nature by Seeking each
other again Heenan's right eye was now fear
fully bunged up, and almost entirely closed: but
In retaliation for the coarse derision il drew forth
from Sayers's friends, he sent in 4 spanking hit
upon the Champions cheek and rtpeated with
another on the nnse. Savers tried TO rally hut
Heenan's luck was on, and. perceiving that the
rIght forearm OF the Champion was fearfully
swollen and rendered useless from the effect Of
the fall in the previous round he went at him
fercely, and, by laundering stroke from II @ left
piston, levelled him to the earth TCheers from
1ue litir KNOT OF Americans at Heenan
and an exulting exclamation from Macdonald of
wv hat do you think of our Yankee lighter now1,
This was a round of most terrific fighting hiUhly
credltdble to the courage of both men, and setting
both In the top round Of estimation by all tue ca
pa6le critics around the ring first lass skilful
and thoughtful fighters. 1t lasted nearly fifteen
minutes
Round 9-Savers came up showing sicns Of
distress (even betting on the Boy, and as Uecnan
went tercely after him he hurriedly gave ground
and as the Boy pressed on, he commenced dancing
of sideways, and finally turned the movement
into run. Heenan burst out laU"hin1 AT this
shine, and standing in an east and noncbalant
manner, wheeled easily on his heel so as 10 con.
nnue to face him without following after Ad-
Vanclng on him again, he planted a severe blow
on the chin, and followed IL up by two repeaters
the last of which turned Savers quite around
whereupon, while lie was pitching forward in
that position, Heenan gave chase and hit him
down by pIOw ON the back. Cheers for Heenan.
Round ID Twenty TO ten on the BeniCia
Boy!'-Sayers, yet growing weak came up rather
uncertain on his legs, with his wounded right
arm still fearfully swelled, cIinging paralvsed
against his breast. No one knew his gallant his
tory could help sympathisng with him in his
sore distress, and wishing he WIS well out of bis
present peril. But the gladiator who opposed
MIN Ike his screaming hackers, had no such
thoughts as these, but rather pressed on him the
more and. going at him right and left. ended the
round by again knocking him clean down.
Round ii .-Heenan went at Savers briskly again
In order to keep him hurried while in his erin
pied state. Being little incautious in his al.
vance, however, Sayers propped him as he CAME
In, and, as Heenan was medItating return. cot
III aho'heri but not very effective, hit, and fell
a"kward through the ropes
Round l2.-Sayers still came nm fa.hI,, ,,d
Heenan went after him as before, and while Saw
erS was dancing before him. evidently bewil-
eelfa ana confused NE 7rr1n ia the
coolest manner with a straight left-handcr and
walked smllinglY back 10 his corner
round I3-Heenan again forced the fighting
hnt,, hna savers. now very weak, fought Pdrthian
battie, and fled from his dangerous pursuer As
soon as he ventured 10 turn and face Heenan
planted another hit upon his mouth, and knocked
him clean of his legs again. (Cheers again for
Htenan. Two to one on the Benecia BoyD
Round 1.-THE superiority of Hrenan was now
completely manifest expressions of admiration at
this hne style of fighting were heard all round
tue ring, and encomiums Of the nobest kind were
dellVered on his courage; encomiunS which we
Ia Ike pleasure in saying were substantially earned
and deserved. In this round Heenan went az
savers IN the business style of the two last and
delVefed IN succession two telling hits in the
meek and mouth, Sayers cOuntering neatly on the
LATER by blow on the right cheek Heenan then
caught him on the head. at which Savers rush ed
In, clenched, and after a nomentary struggle
Doth fell together Savers side Of the riuu
Sayers having rather the best of the fall Great
cheers went up from mis- corner at this ri ipple in
MS favor but they like Sayers felt that they had
d tougher customer than they had barg aimed for
Round l5-Ileenan was again up first at the
scratch, as he had been every time for the last
clght or ten rounds, while Sayers. who exhibited
much distress, was rising from his second s knee
reluctantly and slow. This time Heenan went
straight mp TO him and hit him down will, his
right, Is II Sayers had been made of wood
Round l6.-This round was counterpart of
the ldst Sayers coming up slow, backing or
dancing away aPprehensively, and ending by
being knocked down, Heenan walking from hin,
with a smile, To his corner
Round Like the last in all respects, and
ending in a clear knock down.
Round lS.-Sayers came up slowly; Heenan
ito bi ,icl-
retreat, hit him down at the ropes C.sOne hun.
dred To anything on Heenan y
Round lJ.-Sayers looked much distressed and
as Heenan advanced confidently unoa him will,
his terrible left mdwley, threatening new pun
ishment he sidled of In evident apprephension
OF its visitation; but Heenan following chec ked
his retiring course, but did not get in the usual
blow. Sdyers, ON the contrary. caught him
lightly on the right cheek and mouth upon which
Heeuan Tussed IN, CIenChed, and threw Savers
falling very heavily upon him. Give to one on
Heenan, -
Round 2O.-Sayers again commenced the run.
ming game, Heenan stepping lightly round so as
keep him before him, and delivering him n hi;
on the shoulder he went Savers turned
planted 4 light blow on the chest, which Ueenan
returned, with interest, upon the mouth lie
then rushed in, clenched, and threw Savers upon
the ropes, where he slipped down. scraping his
back on them as he went.
Round 2l.-Heenan went 10 the scratch aud
waited for Savers, and when he came up hit him
down clean with splendid blow and walked
we had almost said SfHiEingty away. but tue
grimace with which he intended his pleasure ble
emotions could scarcely be called smile, for the
terrific visitatiOns Of the Champion though not
so frequent as his own, had SD pIffed and changed
his features, that none of the softer expressions
were much at his command.
Round 22.-Sayers, who now. Notwithstanding
his severe punishment, seemed TO be- freshening q
little, managed to prop Heenan once or twice as
he incautiouslY advanced upon him; but Heenan.
stubborn TO his purpose, sill bored in aud sue
ceeded In again finishing him with knoc down
blow.
Round 23-sayers still kept up the shifting
game, but Heenan pursued and hit him in the
back, without, however, knocking him down
Sayers, after pitching forward with blow, recov-
cred himself, while Heenan stood smiling at him
he had IN the earlier round smiled tantalzinply
at Heenan when he got his ornamental eye, and
gathering himself, handsomely caus ht Heenan as
he again advanced with fine telling hit upon tie
mouth. Heenan then rushed in, Clenched and
struggled for the throw. and they went to earth
together, with Sayers slightly on the top. Great
cheers for Sayers-cheers which were well de-
served
Round 2i.-Sayers came up slow again, and
after few feints and passes Heenea knocked
him down again.
Round 25.-SaYers came up this time evidently
freshening, and with a smile upon his face, and
II was observed that the vast swelling which had
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