The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-12
FiStiana--A Card from Heenan.

"A rumor had been current in London, that
ilccnan, the American champion, had died of
erysipelas, but it proved to be unfoundxd.
Under date of the 22d ult. IIeelan writes
to the London Times as follows ~ see bv
your article of Saturday. that you misunder-
stand my wishes, and it does me great injus-
tice. have no difference to settle with Say
crs, except Such as tried to set tie on the 10th.
and instead OF being called boy, ought to
be termed baby, if after having come SO far
and not having got u settlement. should be
willing to rellnqnish my purpose for few
good natured pats on the back, and being told
| am a fine fellow.
:" have received many anonymous letters
asking me if am not ashamed of myself
great fellow like me, to come over 10 whip
little IAN like Savers. Under ordinary CIR.
cumstances, should not think Of sending
challenge TO man of Sayers size hut that
England thinks him big enough to defend the
belt. want it, and cannot get it, except
through him.
" Enclosed is letter which sent to Belts
Lte, Which has not been published. You
VIII do me great kindness III letting the
English people hear what | have to say. If
The late meeting is not TO be resumed, and
the belt IS not to come to me for what has
already taken place, claim to be first on the
list to meet Sayers again for the next chance
to conquer it,"
HEENAN's CARD.
The following is the letter to BeNs Life.
Not having been able to obtain from YOU,
as Referee, final decision upon the fight of
Tuesday last, desire to demand through you
new meeting within the present week.
make this demand from having been informed
mat IL mad been suggested on your part, that
should give Sayers sufficient time to re-
cover from certain injuries received by him.
Now, sir, while am willing to accommo-
date him In any proper way, | must not be
nnmlndful of my own right. also received
injuries but bargaincd for them. and put
1t to you as man of honor, whether if had
been deprived through the effects Of the said
battle of my eye.sight, or the use of my arm,
as in the case of Brettle when disabled by
Sayers, you would have made Savers wait for
the for any length of time that might be die
tated by my private doctor.
When this match was made. the day for
the battle was the 10th, or as soon as we
could ge: TO fight, and according TO the rules.
ifthe battle should be interrupted. it was nv
understanding, and believe it is the law,
that we should resume the fight within the
week. We did meet. according to the con.
tract. Tie battle was said to be unfinished,
and am prepared to renew it at any moment
within the lawful limits. If Savers is not
able, on account ofinjnries received from me,
and cannot meet me, according to the rules of
manly opposition, demand, and claim that
he resign to Inc the belt which he is not,
according to the rules Of the prize ring, enli-
tied to retain.
Hoping to receive an answer before this
week expires, stating your views in full,
am, &C., JOHN G. KEENAN,.
p. S.-You will please understand that |
do not wish to compel Sayers to fight because
he IS represented to be in disa blcd state,
but wish to obtain what think have
already won, and what will cheerfuly hand
back, whenever he. or any other person thinks
he car take it from me-