The New York herald., 1863-12-24
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The Beli's Life Ascouns.

fnis long talked Of battle of "the gants came of on
thursday, tho 10th ns n capital spss southeastward
nder brilliant circumstances both regards weather
ind travelling arrangements, could possibly be do
ered the sun shOus beautifully the whole day, ths
company exceedingly sslect and thsre tho
gAsst appearance OF interruption from the moment OF
landing 10 that Of departure Gcnte simple
'sle and plain present in largo numbers-ovsr
thousand Tho appearance OF that great audience
~ the Sussex bills, exponents and supporters OF
thorough Euglsh manly pluck and bottom all tho
sorld brought back upon the stage Of history the
traditional glories Of the sunt days Of tho rng-gores
which trust have altogether Departed but which,
judging from the well fought contest and we conducted
busness Of Thursday may again shine upon this yesrn
ng generation Of ours.
On arrival ~ tho station bssors Ave
ne morning, We found the ''rasping" division had
awindled away 70 an Insignificant few. The fact s the
busy tongue Of Madam Runor had them 10
various stations the VIII o'-the wisp errand that
lhey completely tired out, and after the lesson OF
Tuesday and Wednesday night without anything turning
up they blew up the whole affair, and quietly stayed At
home- Never secret Of such kind better kept,
and the wido awakcs who "kncw the exact spot u
gard" found themselves neck deep in the mre after
fashion they calculated The train consisted Of
thirty carriages, each OF which, 10 theatrical
phrase, there standing room. We were "horsed"
By powerful engines, and about quarter past six
eided out without the least confusion, and
with the greatest regularity in the world.
After pleasant trip, we at length drew up In secud
Cd and well selected spot, where we got out, ya~ned
stretched ourselves and guped In tho sharp morning air
most ciousy. On account OF the extreme softness
OF the ground, 4, some tins before decent place
could be found At this hour. about quarterpast nine
o'clock the shining out as mienncenty as on fine
May morn IN 9 and toiled mile and half upa
"a q II wa
Al length a chosen spot possession Of, and
the ing pitched King tossed ~ his castor, amid
loud cheers Immediately followed by Heeuan who was
similarly received. Colors unfolded on
both rides and the combatants began TO dross
Cheice Of ground by Heenan, and then came
shc referee; wrangIng took place in respect
10 that rnctionary during which betting weat on with
ocers 20 20. &c, on Heenan, without takers
Confusion now became the ruling element wasting away
precious tho top OF hill that could be secn for
swenty miles around. There were the and seconds
ready while the referee was expected 10 from the
clouds Three quarters OF hour spent In this
way before finally closed aad the referee
originally proposed ultimately agreed 70. The men
began important duty OF the toilet, and n the
hands VI their respective Wallets the operation was soon
eomplsted. Tue ring then cleared, and tho men
showed themselves ready for battle Heenan was
mo nrst to exhibit amidst the loud cheers o hs ad
saivo arose from the hroas Of his party Exactly at
ven O'Clock the delivered the scratch, shook
hands, and prepared 10 commence
THE Frour
Rorxp both trying 10 measure their dstancc
0senan and closed graspiug King by the neck and
pus on the old hug csatinung TO hold hts
N such a way that tho reftee entered the ring and
strictly cautioned him not repclt the operation in
similar manner.
RouSp 2-Kng made lighting as soon A. he came 10 tho
srratch. There attempt countcring by both
Of the homey description very wild and PLAIN.
Keenan, rushed King the hug again. and threw him
Inc a sack OF malt tho grass On the men being
msed Heenan found 10 be beedisg from the mouth
First blood claimed and allowed To King (checrsJ
Rourp s--After some hard exchanges, Heensn again
-pat on tho hug and threw KAng the ropes With an
awful spank All soIns dead against King, but
-ste nrst blood
Rorsp t.-Kine came MP with a"mouss' rather visibe
under his eye. they work In that
sAowed the nrst Indication Of sashng, Heensn again
sunang for the hug. obvious that he to
asht nothing but wrestling ngh,-oss only very
subordinate agents In business This forth loud
expressions Of dsapprobation.
Rorrp s-Rssh mon up smiling ~ ono another,
snl after fcclng ing let ny tremendous right handed
shdndsrbolt agninst that heard ell over
~ ring King fsowed up bis advantage, and launched
sssow blow on Hssnan's tsmpe Heenso, In despair,
hsGsed again, snA ahrcw bis antAeunst
nocxp s-Ths sIsdgng business commenced at this
Soun1 both IN dirx dong. Heenan finished By
lsgsn pu,,ng on hag What hits exchanged
vsre not of the slightest upon the
contest
'RorSD Give and take became the order Of tho
asy. 4 few seconds, then more hammcrius, ~hen Hee
No obliged TO fly 10 his fayorite embrace Caught
gpa and butocked him fenrfaly. Peope aciualy