The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-05
THE PRIZE RING.

Fight nst%ssn Tar ,a ana W:ra Of
Mnsis.ai. Arrest OF spsss.ssrs BY
from the Philadelphia Prcss Feb. 81
ThShght between Farrell and Wardboh Of the Hiber.
has been under way since January IL, came off on
Thursday, caymont Station, on the Pennsylvania
and Delaware line Hundreds went from this city, AZ
well a large delegation from New York Every means
Of ocomoton made available to reach the destined
spot and about half past O'Clock A. NJ Thurs
day, thousand twelve hundred persons had
assembled about thousand yards north Of the Pha
dephia and Wilmington Railroad, near the Caymont
station AT this time tho ring had not been pitched but
was In progress The ground was bound In Jack Frosts
iron grasp, and crowbars failed 10 make much progress
the ice bound earth At about twenty minutes pnst
eight O'Clock the ring was com lced but still precious
into the ring, although both present in
ages, and had been on the ground for upwards OF an
hour
At fifty minutes past eight O'Clock Ward advanced %
the south side Of the ring, and made two tmps TO
shy'' his head covering into the ring, and fell TO the
right on both attempts He crossed the ropes and his
cap after him. OF horror issued from
the bosoms of Of his friends who supcrsti-
tousy impressed with the conviction OF the cap falling
astray being an omen OF tho worst kind, and totally
to all prospects Of his victory The prelminares
of choosing referee got over, and Johnny
brother Of the murdered Harry appointed
referee Farrell won the choice of corners and this
lection placed Ward in the south corner, where the
shone in his face. They speedily disrobed Ward
dressed in drawers and showed form OF strength
and compactness with muscular calves his legs
br asst moulded like perfect Herculcs Farrell
modcstly attirod in white drawers bound with
green His form was not OF the same enlarged de-
vcopment but his breast and good,
and Lis legs developed, though rather twisted
into the style OF mans who had spent much of his
time in the saddle in early days Farrell was esqulred by
the celebrated H. ht weight pugilist Johnny NJ Glade,
and friend Ward had an IL a attendants j. mmy Wade
and Brookynite. The principals and seconds met at
the scratch and oil shook hands when they retired 70
their respective corners and on Lazarus calling time the
from the knees VI their seconds and advanced
Round i. Both wore looks Of confidence, and ad
rcad vyit efpeg air fncnu
Ward stood with his left foot well advanced with light
sprngy pressure upon the snow covered sod his left
nearly also straight out bat his right hand
held close under the chin, and the arm close TO tho
br.ast Farrell held his right hand slightly and
his left was put out at nm angle of forty-nys
| from the elbow, and had dangerous play
fcnts got within reach, and Farrell landed his left
Wards left eye, and Ward couutcrcd the nose both
within reach slight exchange. took place without much
damage, and, closing, Farrell was thrown without much
injury Farrell showed little blood tho side Of hig
nose before the round was ended. Both mon were
chccrcd by their friends
Round Ward advanced with caution, a did his op-
poncnt and both measured his man and seemed 10 DO
taking stock and watching opening at the time;
Farrell at length darted out his left Wards left eye,
and also landed his right his Jaw, while Ward got in
one on the b.. They broke away md getting to-
gether Farrell again planted his ft straight tho
shoulder on Wards already damaged eye, while Ward
administered n clnrct drawer Farres rather promi-
neni nose, and closing threw Farrell without much
jury Loud cries IN ia OF Farrell and Wards friends
also expcnding somc wind for their man
Round 3 Ward showed The ma Is OF his opponents
work, the left eye bing in deep mourning, giving
notice "carly lovuVu while Farrell was unframed,
except slight rcking Of blood from the nose Farrell
took the ita q and pa N right and left on the right
eye and on the mouth drawing blood with a cut on tho
eve and well pr the rit side of the lip whc. blcd
freely Ward ought for the body where he stored
dos They made break but at IL again
with exchanges favor u Farrell VINO put In his lcft
and right straight on the face aud cutting at nearly
| oyey blow, they fcll rid by side.
Rounds FARRELL landed his right on the damaged eye
and administered telling blow with the left the right
Y l.n ul.. LUrf lie
WafdB eye fl.t .'closng the conoern,p while ho
Wa oouuafaty.y rnhgtmed, except on tho promincnt
feature Of IA lace, which rickled blood and showed
little red on x prominent bridge This - rafting
round, much in farrclis favor though he was thrown,
with no damage.
From this line the Gght was in favor OF Farrell who
administered telling punishment, with no apparent fatal
hnrts 20 hls own mns. Ward generally threw Farrell,
although on Gao or two OCCASIONS Farrell Ward the
show for hts bid.
About the dirty fourth round Farrell showed Signs Of
Distress his lips and chin auverng as u from cold, and
displaying signs OF weakness Ward, on the contrary,
although bleeding from every part Of his face met his
man most bravey aud fought him In Farrclls own
Dcr, forcing him down time after time. Ward never
shrked, and scarcely tried TO stop blow, seeming IN
clncd 10 depend upon chance blow TO turn the battle
and knock his opponent out Of time
As round after round succcededeach other, was ev-
dent both the brave Wards eyes closing while
moth ng but shivering weakness showed upon Farrell
Ward had been cautioned with regard 10 hitting foul He
his corner at round rush or his
opponent The orty-nfth round was rush by Ward -
Farrell In his corner who speedily got down, and CLAIM
Of foul made 10 the referee who, on advancing "a
the corner VI Ward, said he had before cautioned him,
and hs must decide that Farrell had won the light, Ward
having administered the blow while Farrell on tho
ground. Ward would not hear Of H. and said he could
whip his Il his right eye would only keep open ten
minutes The referees nat given, and the ring was
soon filled In about minute two after all over
alarm was given that tho military were at hand and
every tho scamper. Scattering shots wcro
heard and the whisng OF tho deadly lcaen mig
siles soon distinctly audible
Numbers made Their escape, but some two hundred
and nifty kept within the enclosure by the bayonets
OF the United States regulars who seemed to relish the
idea o. shooting few Of their prisoners. All
ordered % fall into line, and the prisoners marched
10 the Claymont station Tho prisoners took every op-
portunty OF escaping, ami by tho time the train arrived
at Wilmington there wore not more than sixty and soEo
OF those Afterwards escaped
The party marched through tho strects hkc
drove OF sheep and placed under guard W an empty
building OF tho most Ilthy description. Acr Two bourS
detention the party marched 70 the cy hu where
they were kept standing for nearly an hour 70 the de-
light OF tho vapinr ciizens All ultimately turned
over 10 the Mayor Who Friday discharged tho whole
lot, with the exception Of he nnoitune iouer WAu,
who was bound ~ answer