New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-17
ANOTHER OUTRAGE.
The Pheinn-Akcrrignn Prize Fight-Ker.
rigan the winner In Eighsrcn Rsusds
Port Jrrvis the scene Or the Eaceun.

Port JrIvis tho sccns Of the Escenn.
ter.
For the last two weeks "the sports" of the
Empire City have been for the most part engaged in
discussing the fstic qualifications capabilities acquire.
ments and science Of two athletic realities who
in course OF training for grand mill" for 500
a side.
Phelan went 20 Per, Jervs Sunday. and Kerrigan.
his opponent. followed on Monday morning
The stakes and ropes were forwarded on Che D. ~
boat Monday from the foot of Chambers St. IN the
charge OF Kit Burns. Of the fighting fraternity.
whose appearance is anything but amiabc. aud the
Sn"a n, Of whose S c 1as
Not more than 20 or 30 roughs" went this train.
There also board few old sports and repre-.
,entatives Of some Of the morning city papers Port
Jeryis was reached about O'Clock y. NJ and the town
found to he in high state Of alarm All the stores were
closed. and few sicky.looking gasghts elimnlered
he,c and there and threw Pickering uncertain light on
the wooden sidewalks on which not human being was
to DO seen. TIE lights burned brightly IN the cory
little cottages but not solitary traveller. on horse
back foot stirred abroad. The succeeding trains
brought large nccessous to the crowd already in town
The fight took place IN Pennsylvania. on the other
side OF the Delaware about II miles from Port Jcrris
The ring erected at the foot of n high bill. chain
Of which about 60O feet In hight swept around level
plain IN the form OF circle. with the Delaware run
n NC through the center.
The bottles tasks, jar. &c. circulated Freely among
tie crowd. while some Of the fighters amused them
selves by getting up sparring exhibitions. tumbi'ng
each other and every other person. offensive or other
wise whom they wished. in the snow. which was pretty
deep at the time This process they called washing
and tho operation performed with series oI eaeu
la,ions more expressive than We care TO tell Tie Ut
most mpaienee is manifested 80 twelve one ana TWO
o'clock glide by without ,ho fighters making their
ppelrance. Many turned to go. At length. Whcn
every one the ground had been almost frozen when
all the whisky and brandy had been 'wno"ed ara
beyond the limits OF lecency-eyen according 10 ntir
notions of propretya light sleigh was seen approich
Ing along the road and III few minute. hsrtissh
wrapped up in blankets. was Ia the midst OF bis
friends" who received bin with rounds OF applause
and expressions OF welcome known ony to the mem
beis OF the T. Il.
Not finding Phelan on the ground he again drove
away but a, length about p o'clock long after nearly
every one had dcspared Of seeing "A hight Phelnn
made bis appeararce, and the seconds Immediately
proceeded 10 referee. The scene Was awful at
this time The crowd was growing more ana more
furious the devil within was becoming aroused. nnd
the ewes OF many Of them seemed 20 emit sparks OF hre
when conirad.cted or thwlftcd IN any way Al length
one Barney Aaron was chosen. and the men we're sent
tor. ,.,
and the crowd again and again cheercd with such notes
and tones as ony Prize fighter, can give.
Phelan won the choice. Both were stripped IN q
short time and coruercd in their respective corners
under Ire cover Of their blankets. Harris and Lees
seconded Phclan Barns and!iOwcr acting In the same
capacity for Kerrigan. Phelsns colors werca fancy
b,awn white and chocolate color.. while Kerrigan
wore the emblem Of bis own beloved isle OF the Ocean
green. 40 -,..,
they adv anced with their blankets around them ana
shook hands, retired 20 their corners when thus mocker
o! friendship performed huIs on the piankets ahd
with barred chests and shoulders stood shvcrhg In the
nicrcng breeze Phean 'as straight AS an arrow
very thin and very delicate looking. but sun h'ev
and active. His chest and back had plas'es 10
them bat still he appeared quite sangune OF success
SO much so that before the fight commenced he onered
500 to $500 TO his opponent which was declined
There a clear fiery. tiger glitter IN his eve as he
viewed hi. rival who stood up before him. KerIigan
scoged darkly ard was evidently dispienscd; lie
feared Phelan who had the reputation OF winning
some seven or eight fights IN England whereas he had
never Fought one before. Phean has rather frank
and open coun,enascc thin and agile. while keriigan
looks a coarse brute much more vulgar looking and
heavier but what the members OF the T. L. wouiu eau
=" a better cot OF "A man.
each other steadily. dodge round the ring a few mo
en and then comes the crash tie sharp ring OF hard
knocks ON each Others faces a winding Of whacbonc
arms around each Others forms desperate hruRgie
1.-The fall with Phclan under. aud the loud was OF the
crowd lnterspersed with oats aud curses ana Jeefs
and laughter. "
Both men are quickly carried 10 their corners.
wrapped up for about three seconds when the time In
called and Phelin is up again. no way DISCOURAGED by
The Tumble The same dodg ng. the zane cat-ke. or
tiger. like watching crash. fall with Phelan again
under and ringing cheer. Kerrignn Is up but see
ON his mouth there that glnsy streak Of blool anu
the fret drop OF cnret" is dfawn by Pheian
Kerrigans face wore denonac enpression his eyes
garcd In fury. and hs swollen feature. were darh win
anger aud rage. kerrignn succeeded IN throwing
d
10 The 18th which The last one Phelan being unable
10 hold out any ongef His strength had entirely hied
him. md his hacker Colbert who was unwilling 10 see
him punished. threw up the cap and acknowledged
Kerrigan the winner 80,
prizc.Gghter IL comparatively gentle animal unit y
he gets within the ring until his passions are aroused
by tbs sight 81 a fight His yek and bowls are theu
terrific During the fight. yesterday such shout, ~
KIN him" Break his heart :" &c. &c, were Del
low ed forth with iron lungs In every fall fhean Was
| under and this at length knocked him up nc
r,spcd for breath yusvely fang up bis hands ana
closed his eyes m he borne 10 the corner ny ms
/ ,econds Phelan when he found that he was IN ior
/, "droppcd" several times hut IN one roiihd herIl
caD held him up and struck some three or oJf "niin
strokes In the stomach. repeating tue do'e Tue nci.
round on the ribs. which rendered nun ic"P""" w
| again coming up to time or hghting any more, III,
| 'Pbelans chest and back were SCARED nhu "e"'"
lieid streaks extended all the way from MS nocN a'
shoulders to the waist. but his face was unnla'Aru
Kerrigans skin was light drnb color ana IheIo Wn'
no visible punishment on any phri o hii "''
Ia, face which whs beautiful. that II u mhst" W.
beautiful was wOrsted by the repeated pioMs Vi no
Ian one of his eyes being dyed tan color hteI 'cy
approyed but certainly not 10 be Recommended anon
The fight lasted p OF - minutes Inc sPol'ns nv,
nr,sent were rather dissatisfied with the result rcpnu
mo 1, more as n wrestling match than priSo hgh
RIO element at the close OF the fight was intense
Tbe grounds were soon cleared the pnglisis diove
awav md the rougha followed. taking special Tram u
| Jersey City where without committing any ou''aSe'
! nm the way they arrived about II O'Clock
s,camboat DissXier-The plymouth Rech