The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-23

Ring-Bigley the Victor i'm Five Hard-fosa ht
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the Military ON the
scene-Arrest Of the Principals and -Four
PETERSBURG, Va. Nov. 90 1857
The asprants for the honors Of ths srine" IN this
instance sergeant major and private, both Of
the army, and had been ngeniousy given out that
the contest should come on at Swift Creek familiar TO
many Of readers the Of military operations
during the war, by nine A. NJ hundreds could be seen
indusriousy making for that point This turned out,
however to b only a.blind, and, itrovsd dscoy
for the military, who promptly ON the spot TO arrest
the bsRsrenss and all others giving aid or otherwise
found abetlng this barbarous practice While the milf
tary posted at Swift Creek the bruIsers accompa
nied by the usual seconds number Of admirng
roughs, few soldiers and ciszens Ill In che Sc
cret made their way the 'Craer" where many Of
our brave soldiers found untmey grave Here they
encountered opposition from the Of the land
upon which the 'Cratsr'-Mr Grfnth who told them
in unms.akable the nrss that should strike
6gpt upon his land while he was able to prevent IT,
Finding entreay or persuasion useless the party aba9
doned The Crater ana hastily started for Fort Stead
man. which they reached short time after midday and
being unmoested here preparations were made the ring
formed and the usual preliAinares arranged.
About half-past one O'Clock p. NJ, all the details
having been completed, the combatants-Sergeant
seconds appeared In the ring Two soIdier named
McLade and the other Barney Manhattan were their
seconds the former being for Bgey and the latter for
A referee was also apponted-a Mr.. McC-and Mr.
Dunn won the choice Of corners by tossing up cent
Time then called, and the two men, accompanied
by their seconds advanced to the centre OF the ring
shook hands. Bigey was distinguished BY rcd and
RousD Tho combat now commenced, both men I'd.
vanclng to the scratch admirably. But few blows
cDunn was blouchs to the ground First knock down.
and blood for Bgey Both were carried TO their cor
ners, sponged ana some smulants administered
m Tina Ainn Had hath man anna N
centre OF The ring, and good deal Of science was
evnced, numerous ineffective blows being well PARKED
by BOTH until a. length Bgley succeeded 10 getting
ef,-hander on McDunn's right ribs which noored him
again
up promptly, Bigley little the worse for his marks,
and Medium bleeding prof usely from mouth and nose.
Aiter some Wei onectsd Dows McDuhn sSaln cAmo %
the ground by heavy ono on the neck. Both now re-
quired the assistance OF their seconds.
ROUND 4-Fhe two came to time though little slow.
Science was called into requlston this round, % the
comhatanls we're now suffering from their bruises Big
ley, however, planted good blow on Dunn's left
again
Rouxp Slime called, both came up, looking the
worse for their injuries Bigey being well scratched
the LEFT side OF the face and Dan continuing 10 bleed
profusey from both mouth aud The rules Of the
ring we're now forgotten the combaants being well
nigh exhausted and rough and tumble fight ensued
Bgley still the victor Dan falling heavily 10 tho ground
THIS was the last Of this precious mill. Time was
sponge. and Bigley was declared the victor by the
referee The whole muss only lasted little over ten
amount Dan and his friends minus.
This however, did not end the fun The enterprising
officer decoycd 10 Swift creek, chagrned by the russo
played him. was not 10 DO bafed and sooo marched
With his forces 10 the Caler where be obtained in
formation Of the direction taken By the prize pgnters
Losing time be advanced In unbroEen column Fort
Steadman, where he arrived when the fight was ended
Here was scene almost indescrbabie-the three hun.
dred persons present began TO beat mort violent and
disordered retreat, scampering In all directions Tue
troops pursued, but succeeded 10 arrestng only four
pale citizens The principals Of the occasion
easily captured their inability at the speed
required 10 effect escape The seconds, however, made
good use OF their legs fred but succeeded in
Escaping. Thus ended another mill in Virginia ana
IL due to the military TO cay that but for the ingenuity
Of the roughs It would never have taken place The
fighters sent 10 camp, and the captured citizens
required TO give ball to appear for trial before military
commission. general Scboneld seems determined to
stop prize lighting IN Virginia.
The Fight Between Bussy and DufIy near
Chicn gO-One Hundred aud Thirty.fve
Rounds In One Hour and Eorsy-oue aud a
an Active ParG-Coburn's Man. Bussy,
Victorious.
Especial despatch to the Cincinnati Enqulrsr]
The przs fight between Fred Busy, Of This city and
and The championship OF the middle weights, OF
Railroad about sixteen miles from tAie oly, to-day,
Tho crowd in the cars was y orderly - oas could
wish tosee and much speculation INDUCED In rs TO the
probable winner Of the battle. Duffy was tho IavoriIs
In betting Circles odds OF SIX 70 four and In some cases
Two 70 one being offered 70 bis Winning ,
PURPOSE bus finally, after good deal Of riding on the
railway, beautiful spot close BY the track. In open
neld meadow, Was found, and eagerly selected - tn
place where the light should come OF.
Quickly the crowd tumbed or the train, and soon the
stakes and ropes had been erred from the baggage
the open Geld beyond, willing hands being too
plentiful Much delay ensued from all things being
crowd settled down about The ropes and patiently
awaited the appearance Of the combalants DuIy was
dad nv tllo Larry ovvd ho
seemed by large majority to be IN his favor.
Soon after Busy tossed N his cap, quickly following
for Duffy; while Jerry Donovan and Dutch Frank
acted in similar capacity for Busy Joe Coburn would
be could DO Of more setvice outside adviser ana Tor
that purpose the champion took position just ~ Bussys
Secann Of This cs.v for BUSY were cho,sp =
aud after considerable talk Nick Geary, the hacker OF
Fitzgerald In tho Dorney-fitzgerad mill, was selected a.
| the referee; while Captain Hayman acted Is time
| keeper.
Tns men were then stripped and their physical ap-
pcarance commented upon. Duffy seemed 10 have been
trained too hard; he showed very thin; while, the
other hand Busy looked the picture Of perfection The
srn Of T n he green Buas1 ns
white tissue, with the harp In the centre and
our national nag IN each corner. A. precisely
having his back to the sum- he having the toss for
chocs Of corners In the fourth round Busy claimed
In the eighth round Busy got the 1rst knockdown,
| which was allowed, and after fighting one hour and
minutes tanotner account gvo9 the t1mo lew
minutes icss and hundred and thirty -four rounds
DGnys seconds tossed up the spongs-Busy thus VIM
| ming al three events
Tue Of their being so many rounds must Be at
trbuahe TO The fact that Duffy fought the drop game,
and the men would hardly be mp 20 the scratch when
down would 20 Duffy TO avoid punishment In fact, so
often did DO 10 h that the crowd became disguised with
him and Kissed and booted him. meanwhile cheering
and sppsudng Busy for hts courage and mannsss IN
| fighting fair stand-up fight
After tho battle Busy jumped over tbs ropes and ran
swiftly 10 the train He evidently suffering a.
| all The only punishment he did receive was the
face one eye being closed and the other In mourning
Duffy had suffered about his neck and left side indeed
fears entertained that he will from the
effects OF the terrible blows OF the manly Busy.
The train having started for the city, Busy went
about collecting purse Of money present his oppo
nent and In . short time bad raised hundred
dollars for that purpose Beside this, Busy made Duffy
present Of $50 note, ana expressed himself
| 10 DO friend IN truth forever to Duffy.
Tho winner expresses himself under many obligations
10 Joe Coburn for good advice. He aIso he will