The New York herald., 1866-07-21
p U G. I L I S M.
! Prhe Fight Between Jehn EngIkh, Of View
York, and Hsratio Bolster, Of Wash.
ington-Engllsh the Winner In
Twenty-Five Mlnutes-Twenty-
three Rounds Fought.

The ong.talked-of contest the Prize Ring between
Johnny English, of New York, and Horato Bolster OF
Washington, of yesterday morning at spot abou,
twelve miles below Washington city, known as John.
sons Spring. and resulted in English being declared the
victor after the twentythird round in contest lasting
certainly not TO exceed twenty i've minutes
THE PRINCIPALS
are both young and known as light weights Eng.
isn being under twenty years of age and Bolster about
twentylou In weight there Is but little difference
each weighing about one hundred and twentysx pounds
according 10 the mosh reliable statements.
The purse contended for three hundred dollars.
THE TRAINING.
Ihe raining OF English has been going at Crystal
springs, i've miles north of the city, for about three
weeks aud that d Bolster in this city, at Write House
Park, for the sanAe length time Neither party had
any regular trainers, but acted for themselves.
RING.
By twenty-five minutes past ive O'Clock the ring made
IN accordance with the rules governing the Prize Ring
was completed and al half past five English shyed
his hat INTO the arena and followed hmseif
a,companiel by Dr: I.ey aud Harry s!oao as seconds
English was seated upon stool in the sontheasterly
corner and looked pale ana much deprcssed indeed his
de,neanor was more that Of about to be hanged
than one aspiring TO istic honors.
ARRIvAt or THe PRINCIPALS
A few minutes later Bolster threw hi hat in, stepped
through the ropes himself and seated in the oppo
ste corner. He accompanied by Terrence RYAN
anu Harry Smith as seconds. Bolster looked somewhat
dejecte hut seemed To be confident than his less
experienced antagonist
by the dipping Of penny Bolster secured the choice
of corners but no change was made in their respective
positions.
Mr. o'Nei OF Alexandria, selected as umpire,
with much difficulty, and he announced that the fight
wonl'i take place on half minute time.
!, drizzng ram commenced a!iing some time before
this but never hciess the principals ordered TO
strip. Both appeared in white drawers and shoes
THE APPEARANCE
When they were FIRST brought into the ring Bolster
decidedly the best appearng and most powerful looking
man Of the two, and the few bets offered largely
his favor; but, alter stripping English looked the
heaviest and had by Tar the best developed .sclr,
which fact led his opponents TO be little careful OF their
money.
Ito scnseless formula of handshaking by principals
and seconds gone through with, whereupon inn
med atey, ut seven minutes before six o'clock, time
called for
THE PIenT
First RoUSD--Both cam, up to the scratch promptly
Several nts were made on both sides. A few shy
passes, and English went down without blow.
SRcoNJ 10Y .r.--Bpster came up wi h entire CONT
dence evpr ssed in every feature English still sh,
after .w -and'm = ';es, in VIII ch no real blows
struck, Eng y + II again to av0id punishment
TIRD OuHD-Engiish came up the a.ch more
pucky than be ORE and several heavy blows given
WI, %l. as icl IN Dos.ers 'reas wnic seemed 70 take
" avoid punishment
FouKrn RoUyD-Thc only real nghtng on both sides
was done in tbs round Blister up pu ky and
delivered his right fair the Of English, and fol-
lowed it up by left handler which handsom y par
ried by English, who notwithstanding the flow OF carst
alters few lively passes clo4ed in and both fell.
Fis u Rou D-English came up promptly, blowing
g assured mrs no y very cod
s'raiions with right and left they closed and English
fell under.
Sixth RouSp-The punishment English had received
seemed 20 nerve him to renewed exernns and forcing
the nghns Bolster apparently intimidated fell to avoid
SEVENTH Rovyn-Both came mp TO the scratch rs II in
ea,st fsw heavy hut not we'll directed blows from
English caused Bolster TO fall again avoid pun sh
menf
EIsnrH RoryD-This round was commenced with the
left on both sides and continued until passes
had been made, whom English fell
Nrsrn 'rsD-Lght sparring. English down.
TENTH RorSp-Engiish came up suffering some, but
delivering left hand upon the cheek Of Bolster 30
surprised that individual that he at fell and was
carried TO his corner amid the jcers Of the crowd
ELEVENTH RouSD-Severa ineffective blows when
both fell under the ropes English's corner.
TwELyT RouSD-S0me hard but ineffective hitting;
then ciinch and both fell near the ropes English on
TmRrrExrH RouND- When time was called Bolster
walked across and met English, gave two blows, and
fell again without cause.
FOuRTEENTH ROUND-Light sparTing: Bolster fell TO
avoid punishment
FirTkEyrH RluSp-Engiish came up. for the first
time, with a smile upon his countenance, and hit out
wth his left Bolster closed and fell under
SIXTEENTH RouND. English, coming up confidently,
strurk out with his right, making ncsed wound
Bostsrs right eye when he down avoid further
punishment.
SEvEyrEEvru Rorxp-Bolsier came M TO the scratch
struck with his left and fell WI hout being Lit
EiGnTEESrB RouSD-After receiving one blow the
chest Bolster fell
NISnKESrH RouSD-Two random left t-handers were
struck. when both fell, English under.
TWENTIETH RorSD-One blow-a Northumberland, rs
usual Bolster fell.
Twenty rrnsr Rorvp-Boh closed in English 20, an
ever. when Holster fell.
TwKSTY -skcoSD EousD-A clinch, then random blows,
one of whr accidentally hit English the LEFT eye,
when both fell, English under.
Twrvry .niRp Rouvp-Bols or ION without striking
blow and upon beng carried TO his the sponge
was thrown up in token of dofeah
Tho friends OF Bolster say broke banc of the third
finger OF his right hand tho fourth round and that he
wanted then TO give s itc cerain he made but
lte uac ol his n ht hand daring the fight Again. on
TIE twelfth round he broke bon OF his left hand, and
no again insisted upon the sponge being thrown up