The New York herald., 1863-12-26
THE GREAT PRIZE FIGHT,
lFrom the London Times, Dec. IL.

lFr0m the LONDON Ttfne6, DeC. III.
The 0yht yesterday between Hecpan and King ter.
minated ~ tho public already knows. Ia the unexpected
but absolute defeat Of the former This result Of the
Americans second efort 10 claim tho chief distinctions
and nooTeties Of tho prize ring viii probably put an
end for the present at least TO his pugsc preensons
The circumstances Of his hrst encounter in April, ls50
with the champion OF England, we're such as 70 OBJ
tain for him considerable reputation, which he
naturally forfe,s by his complete incapacity 10 cope
with man Of average standing In his bloody cali.
ing. II would b. dincut to describe how thor
oughly popular anticipation has been disappointed by
this result Tue soundest judgments and the coolest cal
culations had Getted beforehand that the American
could not fail TO win. Not only were the advantages in
antagonist acknowcdsed BY their acts not in words
a Of iaferorty. How prediction and expectation
were ultimately overturned plain narrative OF the
The spftIl Ifsin conveying the puglists and their
companions LEFT ITndon bridge soon AFTER SIX O'Clock
Whatever disorders may have occurred outside the eta
ton there certainly wi.hn, and tho numerous
carriages speedily and Almost noselessly hlled.
The train proceeded directly 70 Wadhurs, stop
bish meadows, In one Of which, after a con.
siderable delay, the ring was pitched and
was speedily cpcirced by the impatient multitude The
weather was cool and clear. and tho ground, though
moist, sufficiently well suited 10 the purpose. After
some bali hours further unexplained delay The pussls,
With their seconds appeared upon the ground and way
obsequiously made for them amid the shouts aud
cries Of their supporters
Tho manner oi the men on their entrance TO the ring
thoroughly characteristic. King was the nr-t 10
appear He had serious and thougbuul aspect, and
paIed about the ground With careful scrutiny that fore
shadoged the anxiety which throughout the eight be
never ce1sod 20 exhibit. HesnaD, on the other hand
entered with light AMI nuniy step, brsAy shook hands
the choice a the ground. This point having been de
oided, and the choice by Hecnan. the men we're
taken charge by their respective seconds and disposed
With ali access bl. appliances o comfort IN their corners
TO wait the scttomept or prelimnaries
At this early point Of the affair the popular feeling !,
favor Of He.nan manifcsty Increased not ouly by
the superior heartness and confidence o. bis bearing
but also by the apparent advantages of training which
keen eyes detected In the few gmpses Of bis person that
were revealed
The betting rosesl once aud vastly in hs favor
long and wcarsome delay occssi1ned by the unwh
ngness - Kings ends " accept the roeree duly ap
pointed by the stakeholder was occupied by iIeeuans
supporters n inviting from q, sides the most enoIoa.
we're offered aud accepted, "Tsenty 10 seycn being
a rsqusn, cry. For some tweniy minutes after tho
AT one period threatened 70 terminate 10 violent
disruptlon OF the sssembsge. The ers OF the better
disposed enaly asyei ths turbulence. aud the obec
,ons the appointed referee we're overrued AZ few
minutes past ten oooek the ring was fairly cleared the
spectators we're subdued into comparative tranquility.
Heonau was nrst striped A single glance was sun.
cient show that, however massive and bra~ny his
present appearance, contrsssd nl With the reoolec
tons of bs gigantic power ia the memorable tsht with
sayers There were indeed tie same broad frame aud
slnewy limbs the muscles tina, throbbed with
yous force at Of the active body the
depth of chest and roach u the same spendor o'
physical proportion HIS action Also :, the outset " -
which be threw bis outspreaf arms from bis sides
Apd ncaved hs enormous chest as 10 nhAs resh vgor
try which three years ago struck al beholdsrs With sd
mrAion seemed nov impaired, sbd shade lees Of elias
tiety appeared 10 animate bis frame Three years spt
upwards in the life Of prizenshter leave traces that
10 sti young Ike Heensp, cannot fail 10 b'
distinguished His advantages o,ef King, as the lstte
| appeared half naked, we're however, too evident u
change 10 The slightest the Coz Of opinion around ,h
ring
King ross from hs corner with singular air q doob
aud anxiety. Every moyemeet, before the hsht be
gan, seemed cautiousiy taken but there vas certainly
bothips 10 hh appearsnoe " warrant premature erata
ton from tho opposits party Bore nDey trained thai
BecnaD, be showed less bals and weight bot there ga
scarcely iess development u tbose qualities vhcb max
| up real fgbtsns strength.
AZ tbs men approached one another The feekg aga
| roe~ in Heensn o afvor.
King. snhoasb taller than the Amer eAn. prtsuved =
nrst stootiug spitude, Which canssd BIN 10 appear u
| smaller man. Hecraa stood rigdly erect sssmrg
| hbd . sairfactoo 10 lookIrg down ugtu be sotassus
| rrom her coDptfnancss vas easy 70 sss that ~
| ockef npcn hs victory 80 freyosc corclstNp, st
the other eit ihorouxhly coDfcors a iLs dfcgh ~or
that lss before bm. rntb fsces brsvcf .efs sfnn o
! and GOD bur,ofsd-Hcsran's s.ss bfosaly 60 bns
tabd',mer ieatrrts vefo ttsstwsd by 80 ~ aert -
sftTrft he fecords Il little tine 10 Irsi Gng III
men faS scilon sod After The cos -.sS v TINE teT
! '1st tfrsa TsadT