New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-20
Arrival of NJ. Heenan.

The Bcnicia Boy, with his trainer, Macdonald,
arrived in the Vanderbilt on the ldth and landed on
Staten Island A steamer with company of his
friends had been waiting for him in the Bay for a
day ortwo, but had returned TO the city, and his
| rival, consequently made no great stir. A steam
tug was afterwards chartered to bring him to the
city. We extract the following from the London
Sporting Life, July 4:
Heenan and Jack Macdonald sail this day (Wed.
nesdaY) at about . o'clock, in the Vanderbilt for
America. They will leave London for Sputhamp-
ton at quarter to eight this morning, and among
those who will accompany them to bid them adieu
will be Tom Sayers, Mr.. Gushing, of the Alhambra
Palace aud select circle OF some dozen or fifteen
friends Heenan expressed wish to have an inter-
view with the editor of the Sporting life previous
to his departure, in order that he might thank his
English friends for their numerous kndnesses dur
ing his stay in England.
Jack Macdonald accompanied us to the New
York Hotel, Leicester square. where We found the
redoutable :" Boy in the enjoyment of an after
noon nap. He, however, soon started up on our
arrival; but as he lay upon the bed with his coat
off, he really did not look the formidable fellow
that he has proved himself. Heenan at once rat
tied of into boyish narrative OF what he intends
to do with Morrissey when he gets home. :" I'll i'm
prove that nose of his, = exclaimed Benica's child
with hearty laugh; and he continued, "When
I've finished Morrissey I'll come over to England
again and send that Saleybridge Infant to bi-bi,''
whoreupon the editor OF the Sporting Life remind
ed Heenan that Hurst seemed as if he meant fight
ing. Not he,' roars out the Yankee champion,
he means money making, and hopes, by linking
his name to mine, to get up benefits throughout the
country, on the strength of fight with me-" The
Beniea Boy, however, is evidently counting upon
an Introduction to Morrissey, and ever and anon
eXclaims, in high glee. "Wait till get home"
Morrssey wont fight, we remark. "Ah!n shouts
Heeuan again, " he must besides, Morrsseyis in
training to fight me when get back. friend of
mine has written to tell me so, and put a dash
under the facth and Heenan, in order to give full
effect to his emotions slaps the head OF 4 friend
who has been paeidly smoking a cigar at his bed
side, and the friend starts up, aid keeps out of
reach for the remainder of the afternoon.
' He's nice novice, says Jerry Noon, who has
been quietly eyeng the champion as he lies upon
the bed. +" l wonder what he'll be when he knows
a little more.h
Heenan was for showing us all his testimonials
and, notwithstanding their being packed up in
readiness to cross the Atlantic he would insist on
Juggling out a massive cup presented to him on
Monday night The cup bears the inscription
!" This cup is presented TO j. c. lleenan by few
Engshmen, frequenters Of Mr. j Preyosts Anchor
and Hope Stepney, in admiration of his manly and
gentlemanly conduct during his stay in England
In addition TO this, party Of lrishmen, residents
in London, have presented him with magnificent
gold ring, of considerable value. Heenan's last
act in England has been OF the most meritorious
nature. At an expense of ESQ he has raised a
| monument over the remains of his countryman
Freeman, who lies buried in Winchester. I" The
poor IeloW, 11eelliin 10 Il Mis-
should not be forgotten and when the physician
who attended him in his fatal illness heard what I'd
done, he sent me pocket knite, the only thing in
| the world Freeman had to call his own when he
| died. and value that very much.''
After all Heenan returns TO his country without
a belt The one presented 10 him at the Alhan-
bra is not yet paid for. Messrs. Hancock, the
manufacturers, detaining ii until the cost is de-
trayed. 1t is to be regretted that some arrange
| meht had not been made so that the new belt
might have been ensured TO Heenan, for as things
stand at present the presentation at the AlhambFa
was mere farce. Heenan, however, expressed
no regret at the loss of the belt and declares
be looks upon it as toy in comparison with the
belt which he yet means to fight for During
Heenan's stay in England he has made an immense
number OF friends from his quiet and gentlemanly
conduct as well as his great pluck and TALENT and
we feel sure that our readers will Join with us in
wishing the gallant fellow and his accomplished
second Jack Macdonald, a safe voyage and pros
porous career.
We may remark that both Heenan and Jack
Macdonald express their Intention Of returning 10
England in October or November.