The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-24
FHE GREAT FIGHT
THE EXCITEMENT In ENGLAND.
Writs for the Arrest Of Heenan
J and sayers.
TINE CAPTURE AND RELEASE OF KEENAN,.
Tremendous Applause ON the Dis
charge of the "BOy."
THE ATTEMPTED ARREST OF SAVERS.
APRIL hoax In THE LONDON PAPERS,
-, 10, 30
the CAPTURE AND RELEASE OF KEENAN,
THE ATTEMPTED ARREST OF SAVERS


~~stcn Trsia"-An capri kOcl' BoaD-lncrcase Of II,
Odds ESsracts from Sporting Pdrsr-kr. John
Norissey- Probabilities About the Fght-Prcfs on SAX
q Tickets, dc.
Heenan, IKE 'Joe in Dickens ''Blesk House, seems
destined 10 keep up perpetual "nove on" Sncs las
wrote YOU for the arrest OF both parties
count anticipated breach Of the peace have been s
pued both have been obliged 10 the greaest de
srse OF caution 10 guard themselves against arrest
Beenan has moved again from his quarters Bath,
and sbey both said be In quiet retreats where
Ne eye Of the law cannot well ind them its arm
reach them and they indEtously work preparing
lghi both said to be in elegsnt condition
for It.
For several days past, learn from good authority po
Iremen have been stationed for miles
Of the railroads leading out Of LONDON, and the
which was supposed the "excurscn TAIN would pro
baby Co. who been furnished with concerted set
Of sgnA by which they could communicate all along to
The ccnsaoes Of the various counties through which the
sss would pass and TO the where would stop the
ct Of s approach But the "excursion will not proba-
bly, take this route and the fight will probably no, take
pice en- the day named no, before it, but within two
DAYS after the 10th of April.
On Tuesday nc little excitement vas caused here among
<he parcps Of the ring and the hackers OF the in the
ssnternatonal combat by The general circulation Of
report which gained general belief for time, tina, the
Aght had actually taken place the day previous aud that
Sayers had not only defeated his adversary, but had
broken OF his legs. The Morning Star swallowed the
story whole and published short report OF the eight,
vieh wag had sent in to them, giving the parcu
lars Of the rounds which not fought and OF several
gtte incidents Of the encounter which did not Toe
excitement caused by thi imaginary result is foretas.e
only Of that which will be exhibited when the one s
known It s almost needless to tell you that the stofy
was an 'April foo hoax.
The odds favor of Ssyers increasing, and two TO
one bss been offered the past week without takers Still
here rot few here among the hackers Of Keenan,
who express great confidence in him and firm faith
thai he viii win; and there is considerable degree OF
belief that Of the movements, which appear the
face q them 70 be unfavorahle TO Keenan, have been
really made by his friends who quietly taking the
odds cannot inform you better the state Of feel
ing here upon the coming fight than by giving you cou
pie OF from the last number Of the Sporting Life
which gives twice week all the it gather in re-
htcn TO the ''grest international contes The first s in
reference 10 the attempt to stop the fight and as fol-
kws-
The ssue Of warrants for the apprehension OF Heenen
and Savers in certain localities has caused sensation in
peg:i!4 stSiss psfeshissed even greater vigilance
affords us pleasure 10 state that both are by
lhe time beyond the reach Of these III devised and I'M
porular measures 20 interference with
She match need not be feared perfectly Outrageous
thaI few prov nca Dosberries should be permitted to
-riere with contest OF such international Importance
~ set up as the arbters OF taste through
-. - .ssr .rr,,.u, .,. , hat here is not mar
woman, child IN England al the present moment
eoee 10; wish to this encounter brought to ISSUE
and tbose who affect TO ahhor the principle OF the
y. r. secretly long TO witness MILL but let their pens
and. tongues play t.uant TO their caudor. The
widest rumors have been circulated 10 how,
when and where the fight shall come oil, so as
bava
expressed insane belief that the combat will
lake place on board ship is needless 10 say that all
these conjectures groundless in the extreme for al
though the greatest precauton will be observed is not
probable that the usua in suCh affairs will be de-
1eir processes upon either of the men, there will be
nothing lett but TO abide by the law far England
concerned however oversaned and however perverted
from s original intention. The " mill " must and will
come off The world shall not be disappointed in
tanning the relative prowess OF these champions Of the
hemispheres Some binary expedition or ex
cursion may be rendered necessary but at all events
and speak advsedlythe men will fight, even though
they nave to form the roped arena the the apex
Albert nlths little annuity Mont Blanc Speaking ser
susly however the hackers of Sayers and Heenan are
Teso!uely determined TO bring their men 10 the marx
not only on account Of the large sums nvoed but in defer
70 the wishes OF nearly all vigorous, manly minded
people Of the New and I'd World
me next hit at Mr.. John Morrissey, Who It seems,
Ia looked upon with little suspicion OF his ex
hbitson Of anxiety for Sayers success. This ia it, Il.
comes IN the form Of communication to the Sporting
Lyt-
S1s--rhe glove trial in which ia said Ike Baker hsd
the felicity Of drabbing the Benca Boy cannot, in my
op,ron, warrant the conclusion s which many OF the
friends Of Saycrs have arrvedtha they now freely
aad safely lay any ODDS him few there are since
The trial who have bet five to that Tom viii defeat the
Boy less than ten rounds. They have predicted the
safety Of their upon the account which you
gave Of the bout with the 6 bufs' in the barn. How
ever much may be anxious that valiant champion
may strp tbs laurels from Heenans brow and set them
hlnv, I do feel n mai nj
abe trial referred criterion of nis certain success
in contest with the " bunch of tves.'" 1t may or
the barn battle Hcenans friends claim the vic
Acry this thrtraic English boxer But You have
event, feel inclined to believe that Ike did come of
"hrs best" Let no one, however, be driven from his
prcprey by that occurrence, no matter in what way IL
resulted. There may be method in this private affair
pretended IN the philosophy OF goodly number
J very suspicious Of all such agreeable accomno
Gas,ors and view msny matters that are trauspirrg
with reference to the ran with, perhaps, n super
abundant caution, AbsIt irridid For the life OF
cannot comprehend Mr.. j. Morrssey's peculiar afec-
ton for the Englieh champions succese-hs figoty
anxiety TO put Tom up 10 Heenan's mode Of fighting
70 teach HIM "thirg or twd" that must lead 10 the
defeat Of bis brother Yankee would not for the world
restrict the members OF the fancy in their hospitality
10 the 100 strangers from Yaukeedom who have re.
Gently found their way hher enjoy the great sight
But would mou respectfully intimate to them
VINO seem to be affected with the diarrhms Of ta,tlng
MAJ iner overweening desire to have Savers conquer
sner saan' soun,ryman Is offensive. and looks much
hke reason 70 their national obligations TO excite our
surprise and disgust Mr.. ~, however, may care but
ftue about the national character the contest and
personal feeling to crafty. Yet. locker OF 10 Lon.
dor cannot but regard the pursued by Of
Yankee cousins and brothers, as well az bv some
OF our native "pugs, as open to criticism aud censure
trust that Sayers will have little TO do with the gen
tIemen from tie I" t'other side Of Jordan as CON
estent with hospitality, and by means be Influenced
BY their advice. Above all things, they should have
no foreigner 10 act in any way for them in the
ring II these Americans be allowed any active part
m O pnsih Ia
capacity during the fight, leo far Sayers duty and
terest concernei should be win, IL viii be arbu
ted doubt, 70 their timely interference; should he
lose TO their chicane. II Mr.. Heenan aud
Engshmen TO do the small work he may require let him
on no account be impertnenty nterfered WITH especial
he feels himself Independent and safe IN their pa.
,onc Keeping But for t. sake OF decency and national
seehng, hope Sayers' friends will politely eechew all
s0reign nelp This write without Intending the least
MI Morrssey and his immediate friends who
suoue oe thanked Tor their good ineptons but at the
'ne' tney sneud be made to understand tina, their
asesnnce, under the circumstances would be alike de-
grazing 10 them and to ourselves Il is very cheering TO
earn mat sayers pursues the tenor OF his way