The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-01
Full Report Of the Great Interna-
tiOnal Prize Fight.
Twenty-four Rounds Fought in
Thirty-four Minutes.
The Battle Witnessed by over One
Thousand Persons.
THE BATTLE,
The Bell's Life Account.

at capital spot southeastward, under as
brilliant circumstances, both as regards
weather and travelling arrangements, as
could possibly be desired. The sun shone
beautifully the whole day, the company
was exceedingly select, and there was not
the slightest appearance of interruption
from the moment of landing to that of
departure. Gentle and simple and noble
and plain were present in large numbers
over one thousand. The appearance of
that great audience on one of the Sussex
hills, as opponents and supporters of thor
ough English manly pluck and bottom all
over the world, brought back, as if upon
the stage of history, the traditional glo-
ries Of the sunlit days of the ring-glories
which we trust have not altogether depart
ed, but which, judging from the we'll
fought contest and well conducted bust
ness of Thursday, may again shine upon
this yearning generation of ours.
On arrival at the station few minutes
before five in the morning, we found the
"rasping" division had dwindled away to
an insignificant few. The fact is, the busy
tongue of Madame Rumor had sent them
so often to various stations on the Will-o,-
the-Wisp errend that they were completely
tired out, and after the lesson of Tuesday
and Wednesday night, without anything
urning up, they blew up the whole affair,
and quietly stayed at home. Never was a
secret of such kind better kept, and the
wide-awakes who "knew Il e exact spot
to yard " found themselves neck deep in
the mire after fashion they little calcu-
lated on The train consisted of thirty
carriages, in each of which, to use the
atrical phrase, there was no standing room.
We were horsed by two powerful en-
gines, and about quarter past six glided
out of the station without the least confu-
sion and with the greatest regularity in
the world.
After pleasant trip, we at length drew
up in secluded and well selected spot,
where we got out, yawned, stretched our
selves, and gulped in the sharp morning
air most vOraciously. On account of the
extreme softness of the ground, it was
some time before decent place could be
found. At this hour, about quarter.past
nine O'Clock, the sun shining out as mag
niticently as on fine May morning, and
at we toiled some mile and half up
steep, craggy hill. the ''stuff" was taken
out of many.
At length chosen spot was taken pos
session OF, and the ring pitched. King
first tossed in his castor amid loud cheers,
Immediately followed by Heenan, who
was similarly received. Colors were now
unfolded on both sides, and the combat
ants began to dress. Choice of ground
was won by Keenan,, and then came tie
referee; some ranging took place in re-
spect to that functionary. during which
betting went On with offers at 40 to 90,
&c, on Heenan, without takers Confu-
sion now become the ruling element, vast
ing away precious time on the top of hill
that could be seen for twenty miles around.
There were the men and seconds ready.
while the referee was expected to come
from three clouds. Three quarters of an hour
were spent in this way before matters were
finally closed, and the referee originally
proposed was ultimately agreed to. The
men then began the important duty of the
toilet, and in the hands Of their respective
Wallets the operation was soon completed.
The ring was then cleared, and the men
showed themselves ready for battle array.
Heenan was the first to exhibit, amidst
the loud cheers Of his admirers, instantly
followed by King, for whom another salvo
arose from the threats of his party. Ex-
actly at ten O'Clock the men were deliver
ed at the scratch, shook hands and prepar-
ed to commence.
THE FIGHT.
pcrNn Roth tr.-ipcr r., poooe,ro +,,o;,. IL
lance. Heenan ran in and closed ,grasping
King by the neck, and put on the old fashioned
hug continuing to hold his man in such q way
that the referee entered the ring and strictly
cautioned him not to repeat the operation in a
similar manner.
ROUND king made fighting as soon as he
came to the scratch. There was some attempt
at countering by both of the most homely
description very wild and very plain. Heeuan
rushed on King. got the hug again, and threw
him like q sack of malt on the grass. On the
men being lifted, Heenan was found to be
bleeding from the mouth. First blood was
claimed and allowed to King (Cheers)
ROUND 3.-After some hard exchanges. Hee-
nan again put on the hug and threw King on
the ropes with an awful spank. All was now
going dead against King, but the first blood
ROUND 4.-King came up with ''mouse"
rather visible under his left eye. They went to
work in a manner that showed the first inGica
ton OF slashng, Heenan again running in for
the hug 1t was obvious that he meant to fight
nothing but wrestling ight-fsts to be only
very subordinate agents in the business This
called forth loud expressions ofdisapprobation.
ROUND Both men came up smiling at one
another and, after feeling, King let fly a ire
right handed thunderbot against
Heenans ear that was heard all over the ring.
King followed up his advantage and launched
a fellow blow on Heenans temple. Heenan,
in despair, Rugged again, and threw his antag.
onist.
ROUND 6.--The sledging business commenced
at this round; both men went in ding-dong.
Heenan finished by again putting on the hug.
What few hits were exchanged were not of the
slightest moment upon the issue of the contest
ROUND Give and take were now the order
of the day. A few seconds then more ham.
mering, when Heenan was obliged to fly to his
favorite embrace Caught King and cross but
tocked him fearfully. People actually held
their breath q moment, and felt relieved when
the men were carried to their corners During