The New York herald., 1863-05-14
THE PRIZE RING.
Prize Fight Between Jim Damn, OF
Brooklyn, and Jim Miliott, OF New
York for Three Hundred Dollars A


Side-Dunn tho Victor, sc.
The fight between Dunn. Of Brooklyn. and Elliott, or
New York, for $500 side, brought TO decision at
an early hour yesterday morning. The time origi-
nally agreed upon when the articles OF tho match
signed was Monday, tho l1th. and Camp Scott,
Staten Island was the place named, when the choice
of ground was by the representative Of E-
lott. owing TO the publicity given by the friends OF
both parties TO tho locality agreed upon the police
thores quickly made cognizant Of tho affair, and
steps were taken to prevent tho eight coming off, A
force Of the harbor police detailed TO proceed 10
Staten Island, and they arrived in timc to effect their OBJ
ject Both Dunn and Elliott on the ground, equally
desirous Of commencing proceedings; but from
foreseen tho seconds Elliott and his principal
backer had not arrived. much to his modification.
he was most anxious o begin the contest for which he
had been diligently preparing by undergoing
strict Of two months training. The psce
were In such strength that it was hopeless 70
think Of lighting, and return 10 the city agreed
upon subsequent meeting Of the principal bace, the
day led to tho being changed the State Of
Now Jersey out OF the jurisdiction Of the Metropotsn
polcs and Bulbs Ferry named the locality sf Ne
battle ground tho morning Of Wednesday yesterday
between the hours Of ave and seven O'Clock.
Although the above arrangement was confined
at FIRST 10 tho selected friends OF the prin
cipais yet by that peculiarly rarid telegraph
c communication which prevails in sporting circles
IL soon became extensively known Tuesday even
Ing Long before midnight Carriages with loads Of human
lresht commenced crossing the Canal aud Barclay street
regarded as out OF the Union Tho exodus continued IA
night effort being made by tho authorities TO arrest
the tide Of emigration probably because they were not
first hating place. Ed Wilson hotel was overfown
with crowd OF the most motley description; every
class Of tho social strata having It's humorous re-
presentatives. Proceeding mile or two up the
side OF the noble Hudson, MONEYS Hotel. at
Asch TIM Lad
trystng place and whore It was known Dunn and his
trainers had taken their quarters for the might About
mage betting and blowing forthcoming cntest be-
the principal objects OF business y was speedily
side the river all night and as passed without his
appearance small row boat was despatched 70 bring
him over Daylight had been visible Tor some % time and
mence as 5000 az the sun appeared became impatient
One or two mpromptu lights. got up principally
by chepaii1s d. ;rsnsre who were present in largo
numbers epsued, enabling them to ply their vocations
with Al this junctare the Sheriff OF Hudson
county arrived and announced his intention OF stopping
the sport and be had FIVE hundred to back his
authority An unusual bustle announced dis
tlnguished arrival, and Elliott 10 lard from
small boat and enter a carriage He had been rowed
the river from armansvile, ard tho great distance
was tho cause Of his late arrival
move 10 the battle gro md, whore the ring al
ready fixed, cyt followed This spot was on The
heights above Bulls Ferry and the access was BY an
despatched about three miles down the river, where
he cOndentiay informed the principals had gone.
OF the hardest crowds we ever witnessed. Elliott was
the first 10 throw in his Cap, entering company with
ring could be cleared several free ensucd glass
bottles being freely used and cut heads became nnner
Dunn quickly followed his opponent, hts seconds
being Phil. Clare and KIT Burns, with johnny Calvin his
trainer, botteholder. Tho minencsd
making their toilets, while the umpires and referee
chosen Jim Gidjinss selected Dunn umpire,
Rsddy for Ektts aad Captain Mike Norton reierec
John IAwrence was rst agreed upon but positively de-
that both s,des were satisfied with bis appointment that
he agreed 10 MI the and unthaDkfl Office. unn
the choice OF corners and took the rising ground
there visible The colors, black stk for Ill
ctt aud emerald for Eunn. then tied 70 tho
stakes Al this ctre the Sheriff entered tho ring and
supported by any material aid, he was quickly aui
ceremonious!y ostcd from the ring Elliott now crotsod
promptly siaked 10 the referees hands amid tnmuu
applause from tho viends of both parties The orthodox
formula 0. principals and seconds shaking hand" having
Round 1.-lhere was u striking contrast between the
two mon, they advanced To the scratch Filiou was
the taller by,nearly two inches and some eight or ten
pounds the heavier weighing in tho neighborhood Of
hundred and sixty eight or one hundred and seventy
pounds. magnificent condition. the muscles OF
his aud shoulders being adm rably developed and
giving promise OF immense powers Of propulsion
bronzcd ard hardened appearance, and his eyes
bright. The muscles OF his legs also gave promise
contrast muciIsmnier than he actually is his condition
was also perfect although his muscular development IS
not 50 large as his opponents His attitude WAS good
extended ,dy for dashing at the rst opening. Fl
oips position was also fine and artistic. keeping his
sparring Dunn ,ei III and got home lightly
the body Elliott coubterDg tho eft eye, aud Dunn
counicrns on the iorehead, raising lump. They
clinchcd and both went down gethor Elliott the top
clam was made by both sides for ''hrst blood but
was not allowed.
Round 2-Bo.h promp, TO time, and both showing evil
dence Of the previous round-Eiliott the brow and
Dunn the eye Elliott rushed in, and some smart ex-
changes ensLei-Duna on the ribs and Elliott on the
damaged eye, drawing the claIet. In the end Dunn
fought Elliott down, amid tho most treendous cheering
Of the BrooSynites First blood" claimed for Elliott,
Round s-Considerabe sparring. Elliott led OF on the
injured optic ncirly closing but catching heavy hit
on the ribs in return. They clnched and some small
abbng ensged, Elliott seeding TO have the best Of the IN
fighting. and causing bis friends 70 oier 500 TO $50 on
him. Al tho close Elliott went down his knees. (lm
me chcoring).
Hound 4Cood exchanges. Elliot, getting twice fair
and Dunn n tremendous hit ON the ribs. The
former rushed in and after some fbbng threw Dunn,
getting the best or tho round
Round 5.--Nrtual sparring for an opening for some
time Burns and Aaron most unwarraniably following
their men close up until ordered back by tho rsferee
awake and Cos away Advancing again, he dashed in,
and mapping rattler on the RIBS nailed Dunn twice ON
the ehosk nearly closing tho iss eye Good esen,nsss
cnch, after warm hbbing, Dunn was thrown.
Offers TO bet 500 10 $50 on Elliott and loud cheering from
Round o-Bo,h exceedingly cautious, Elliott nrh.ins
according tho orders of his seconds and Dunn for
novice displaying tact and Judgment really surprising
Tho led missed, and more sperrns ensued,
amid cries or 1.-TWO on Elliott" The latter now
trcd but was Of distance, Dunn getting home lightly
ON the mouth apd wing le handler on the cheek.
As Elliott stepped back, Dunn hit him down IN his own
corner by a body blow.
Rousf More ienting Elliott stopping 70 hitch up
his drawers Dnnn led OF right and le but cevery
stopped Elliott tried W work round onto the higher
ground bot Dunn was lcary for him. aud leading OF
was Short Elliott ooun'erng him the dialtvice. Dunn
returned with interest and Elliott dropped.
hound 6-Both equally quick ~ the call OF time"
Eliotts face was swollen above the eye, ana ono a
Damn optics nearly closed. Two TO one was offered on
Elliott although there ttlo difference IN the
punishment received by either Of thsm Dunn took the
Initiative, but stopped. Heavy exchanges followed
on the dial. Breaking ground, they met again In the
ceDtre OF the ring, when similar hits were given and
ceved when Elliott wsut dowo, receiving no, 'un ~
he did 90. Cries. % "fou and appeal, but the refe
rec a mandate was, flight on."
Hoind e.-noth strong ~ ever Elliott led on, but
his blow passed over opponents shoulder His second
IRarnaY this ncture 1ppea0d 20 the referoc on