Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-03


From Bells Life.
The Savers and Heenan Fig,-At this hour it is i'm
possible for us to extend remarks this gallant
fight to the length which its merit deserves 1t was up
to the unfortunate termination the very best champion
ship fight we witnessed. 1t was to the time attor
died. fought out with manness and fairness on both sides
worthy of the highest commentator, without attempt
at shifting Each scorned to take advantage and
loudly and repeatedly was each Of them cheered.
The skill displayed on both sides remarkable
The galantry and bottom of Savers too proVerbla
to need further comment AS certain rumors are lying
about that Heenan destitute of those qualities
deem it right to express belief that gamer and
determined fellow never pulled shirt off, His pun
ishment was terrible yet he took it, round after round
without fnchng, and almost invariably with smiles on
his face We are bound to own in this as in his talent
he has very agreeaby disappointed and had we not
known his career we certainly would not have set
him down as a novice; he has excellent dellv-
cry, with his left which was straight as a dart,
and early in the fight very heavy. 1t appears
to that his hands not strong for before half the bat
tie got through his left hand was so much sweed as to be
useless and this doubtless fortunate for Tom for with
gone he could make but poor stand against
such weapon, had it retained its original hardness vi
right Heenan makes but little But this is quail
y he may yet learn Of his conduct at the conclusion we
connot speak in too strong terms We trust it
stoned by the state Of excitement in which he was, ow
ing to the ring being broken and by the fact of his be-
ing almost blind. He took the unofenGing second of
his opponents for some other person.
We him that such conduct is not calculated to
gain him friends in this country and if he allows his
judgment again, in a similar way, it may cost him dear
ly. Of Tom Sayers need say no more than that he
fought the battle throughout with consumate tact and
judgment, and considering that his right
deed useless from the commencement too much praise
cannot be awarded him. We are of opinion that with
out that arm he would eventually have pulled through
had the fight been finished the day. But it is useless
specializing causes which may yet again be brought
on for trial. and we therefore leave the public to form
their opinions the question of nationality The
only point that has been decided and the only point in
our opinion requiring decision is that both England and
America possess brave sons and each country had
son to be proud Of the champion she has selected.
Whether the match will be fought out we cannot at
present say; both doubtless anxious to have it set
tied, but for ourselves, were asked would say
each is so good that be is deserving belt, and we
would call our countrymen to subscribe for such
trophy reward for Heenans enterprise and boldness
in coming as he did, to beard the British champion
his own ground meeting will be held shortly to de-
eide what shall be done 1t is impossible for the battle
to be fought out this week and we may at once state
that in that all bets are off. AS to the conduct of
some OF the ring keepers and their necency we may
have word to say in next. It is needless to say
that the fight between Lynch and Shaw did not come
off
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the F. g.
W. Plank Road Company was held in the Town Hall,
on thursday the Goth inst.
Geo. Mcneil, Esq, chairman of the meeting and
John M Rose Secretary. The proxy of the State was
held by W. G. Broadfoot, Esq
The report of the President and Directors and the
General Superintendent showed the road to be in better
condition than at any time within four years past the
company nearly out of debt and the surplus of about
$4,000 of cash on hand.
The President and Directors were authorized to sell
any part of the road they may deem advisable This
action was taken to carry out, if practicable division
OF the road at High Point and let the stockholders at
and West OF High Point become the owners of all the
road west of that place. and merge the stock held by
them, and the stockholders east of High Point become
The owners of all east of the This arrangement
was eagazed by the last Legislature. If can be sue
cessuy carried out it is believed it will result in good
both sections, the road is too long to be successful
y managed.
S. W. Tilinghast, DIR. George c. Newly, E. E. De
ochweinitz, D. McDarmid JAS. Kyle, Chas. Benbow
). Boom Jas. MARITIME and and John H. Fl all were cleo
ed Directos for the ensuing year.
AT subsequent meeting of the Board, S. w Filling
last, elected President Jno NJ Rose Secretary and
Jonathan Worth, General Superintendent.
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