The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-11
The Coburn Testimonial.

GREAT GATHERING or THg FANCY AT THE CITY
ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATIONS OF FIsric SKILL.
FENCING. DANCING, grc.-THE CHAMPION PRE-
SCENTED WITH A BELT.
The testimonial got up for the benefit OF Joe Coburn
the eve OF his departure for Europe decided sue
cess and must have been very gratifying 70 the cham.
pion and his numerous friends The City Assembly
Rooms crowded TO suocaton for full hour before
the ceremonies commenced, and intense anxiety was
manifested to get seats the stage possible
Sam Davis acted master OF ceremonies, and at the
urgent solicitations OF the audience commence opera.
tons introduced to their notice Joseph Wood whose per
fermsnce with the Indian clubs brought the house wn
whitney and Cornell followed with capital setto with
the gloves, ana afforded the spectators huge delight
The men were we'll matched and exhibited consider.
able skill in the use Of the gloves. Tommy Thompson
then performed n jig, which did NOT appear to
excite much attention. A negro dancer came TO the
rescue however and kept the audience in good hunor
J. NJ Smiths bone solo was much applauded and was
reay deserving OF praise Master Richard Hill, boy
IN which the aboltioniss handled without gloves
Master Richard was encored and concluded with "a walk
around"
Lane engaged other with the gloves pounding
ch other like good fellows To the intense delight OF the
"taucy.r lane pretty well punished but stood up
TO the work like man. aud left the ring apparently In
the best humor. Harry Hill followed with Indian clu bs
weighing forty pounds, and DIVA was wSarmy applauaed
cry, OF Brooklyn, was one OF the best exit
bons OF the evening. The contestants both left
the ring with bloody and battered faces mich to
the delight OF the spectators. Edward Maonev and VIM
Bennett followed With scramble fight, in which they
showed considerable Skin. They exhibited but little
trsinng In the art or boxing, however.
James Hawley and William Douneily did little better.
and received the usuai rounds Of applause Master
Richard Hs Essence of old Virginia. was not 80 good
song, and seemed TO weary the boys The little
fellow exerted himself TO the utmost, however, and will
IN time prove valuable addition TO minstrel com
pnny.
Messrs. Helm and Frederick varied the nature or the
entertainment by giving exhibition OF their skill with
the fois They dressed for the occasion, fenced
well, and made a favorable impression the more intel
ect,a portion OF the assembage Jas Coburn and John
Macks set 10 followed, but without any incident worthy
Of remark
PRESENTATION or THR Rrrr.
The master OF ceremonies then introduced the cham
pion who would amuse the audience with setto with
the .'Jnknown." roburn received 18th great enthu-
siasm. and when be commenced sparrine every move
OF his body watched with GREATNESS attention.
The first round being concluded Ivy Lazarus the vete
pugst appeared IN the ring With silver belt In hts
hand, and presented u 10 Joe with the following re-
marks
is with deal Of pleasure that now present 70 You
this belt manly conduct both IN and out OF the
ring II has been gotten up by the subscription OF few
friends. and am the audience will be glad 70 see
presented TO you May yon bring back from tho Old
country, with the other aures which hope you will win
there, and live long TO he its wearer.
NJ. Davis thanked the donors on behalf OF Coburn,
ana sao the recipient meant 10 have manly nfht with
Mace ana hoped 70 add still further iustre 10 the Ame
The champion then tried on the belt, and finished his
Get 10 with the Unknown In his usual dashng scep.
unc stye aer which the audience adjourned In the best
spirits Tho proceeds OF the exhibition will net 81 900
al least.
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