Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-17

.ssb.gsJ 81 2 THE. START
The various sporting bar-roorns and res
taurants presented lively scene on the
night prior 70 the departure Of the moon
light eKcufsionists. as All were crowded to
overfiowibg with the admirers of the manly
art, betting on their favorite, land ioeca-
sionally. a scrimmages betweenb two who
differed as tolthe merits of the men was
indulged in to keepthe excitement at fever
heat. The saloon of Campbell & Godfrey,
who bet heavily on Collyer, appeared to
be the principal rendezvous, and as early
rs half-past ten, large hotel coaches were
drawn up in front of the door, to- convey
passengers to the boat, which lay awaiting
Its burden at the foot of Seventh street. At
eleven O'Clock the first coach rolled to the
wharf, and was soon followed by the others
until the steamer was crowded TO reple-
ton with surging mass of New York,
Phliadelphia and Baltimore sports. anxious
to witness the approaching mill. 1t was
not until about one "a. NJ, however, that
the boat chartered for the occasion cut
aoose fromth he wharf whichthe crowd hailed
with shouts of appreciation. "A small squad
ofpoliee were at the wharf to preserve or
der, but did not seem disposed to interfere
with the "little arrangement" 30. q i.os'
AL ABOARD FOR OLD vIRGINNY SHORE.
Atabout one A. M the steamer swung
into the stream, and was soon on her way
Gown the river, which was Imputed by a
breeze. The sky looked inauspiciolis, but
the weather-wise asserted that the morrow
would be fair notwithstanding.
.S8 THE cRowD.3AEE W
As is usual on similar occasions, the
crowd was a motleyone, and included quite
a large corps of .industrinus feas," who
commenced operations on the pockets 3oi
the passengers as soon as they embarked,
,divesting one of his watch and another OF
his wallet, until the fact of their presence
became generally known on board. One
fellow was caught in the act of appropriate
ing a gentleman's pocketbook, but on
,apologiZing was forgiven on the promise
that he would restrain his thieving pro-
clivities during the trip. In the crowd
who, however, made no arrests
although fruitful field for the
exercise of their skill existed. The
crowd was unusually orr cry, and with the
exception of solitary fistie difficulty
everything during the trip passed off with
.entation of the prominent sporting men OF
the Northern and Eastern cites were on
board, and their discussion of the merits OF
ethe respective men invariably attracted q
knot of eager listeners. ..e 2,a-.
ss48 r55 .t.i.o7.a5 ON sHoRE.7s5sIy - -.4.o q .
al Arrived within sight of Acquia Creek
landing, every eye was strained to scan the
appearance of two steamers, which were
deserted lying near the shore on the Vir-
ginia side. After a brief halt, and care
1ul inspection of the steamers with glass,
they were found to be the Baltimore and
Philadelphia boats which had arrived dur
, ing the night and anchored below the land
ing, awaiting the arrival of the Washing
ton boat containing the principals in the
coming mill. The coast being clear, 8
landing was effected by means of small
boats, the proprietors of which charged
twenty-five cents for five minutes sail tc
othe shore, where the amphitheater had al
ready been constructed. The landing was
effected In nalf an hour, and every one on
touching shore scrambled up the hill In
order to obtain q good seat in the amphi
theater. The seats were soon occupied
with an impatient throng, about fifteer
hundred in number, who soon began louC
calls for Aaron and Collyer.5 sya se' H-5
7Ho 10 saViie'' Sii THE GROUND fr7aaaa "a
was apparently selected with care, and wa!
entirely satisfactory to the friends of both
men, A short growth of grass covered ttt
enclosure, and, the ground being nearly
was but trifing Consideration. The
morning being very warm, however, anc
the ring being unsheltered by trees, tbs
choice of corners was deemed of cOnsidera'
bic i'm mportance. Among others a promi.
nent Washington photographer was on the
ground to take instantaneous views of the
scene. i'eN @'-'4 -'-
gAPPEARANcEv OF THE MEN.
Kgerything being in readiness fortheen'
tree of the principals, small boat wal
sent over to the steamer, and in few min
outes returned, bearing the contestants fol
the championship of the light weights o
America. AT about quarter to nine o'clocl
A. M. Aaron's cap came sailing into til,
ring, and was immediately followed by
himself, who was greeted with loud ,cneers
-Collyer appeared in few moments after
and received similar reception from hi
friends. Both men, whose physical educa
ton for the contest had been thorough
were in fine condition, and came up fully
to the expectations of their friends. Aaron
in point of muscular development, perhap
exhibited finer physique than on the oc
casion OF his fight with Collyer in Jun
last. Every muscle seemed to have re
ceived the attention of his trainer, an
stood out with prominence and solidit
which challenged the admiration even Q
those who were the adherents of his antag
onist. Collyer, also, was the pink of phys
ical perfection, and looked the same gam
little man as when he met McGlade on col
wintfy day in Pennsylvania. A noticeabl
difference between the men was in the col
or of their skin, that of Aaron being quit
white, while that of Collyer was tawny an
sunburnt in appearance.
-s--F-v+.z-sr- g. ~ BETTING -EsT-
on the result was commenced before an
after the appearance OF Aaron in the rims
the odds being in favor of Collyer. On
enthusiastic individual, however, offered I
bet 500 dollars that Aaron would dra
the first blood; the same amount that Il
got the first knockdown, and the same SUI
that his man won the fight. No one ev
IDENTIFY having the requisite currency. til
offer was not accepted. A bet OF SlOO
500 on Aaron was made and quietly az
cepted by the friends of Collyer, and Othe
offered and taken for smaller amount
the betting being mainly on the side of tn
Baltimorean.
-. OFFICERS OF THE RING. ,5r
>, After urgent solicitation, VIM. McMu
lien, of Philadelphia, being acceptable 4
both parties, consented to act as refere
with Johnny Lazarus as umpire for Aarol
and r, IL. Henry TOR Collyer. The secont
for Aaron were Joe Coburn and Jim Dunn
and for Collyer, John Roach and Patse
Mealy. The men having been strip.
and properly groomed by their second
and "time'' having been, called, now a,
yanced to the center OF the ring, where Il
usual formalities were gone through wit
Aaron having won the toss for corners, al
having taken the one with his back to Il
men advanced to the scratch, and the fig
commenced. H7' 's5sii,. q l'
Nothing occurred on the way to was
ington to mar the pleasure Of the ..excu
--sion,n and the party returned fully satisfi,
that they had witnessed one. of the toug
est and most stubbornly contested mi
which ever took place In America. 2
The Fight.
N ROUND 1.--Time being called, and
seconds having retired from the inner
the outer ring, the light being made in a