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the 7tn of April, 1856, when. after hgating l.
rounds IN rs minutes, the battle was declared
draw for the time being. On this occasion
robinson n - was seconded by the lac Jack Ia
quIred by Andy Kelly (who was killed in a
fight with Charley Lyn ch) and Sleeve Roome,
with John MarrIot as referee. This was Not
satisfactory to the friends of either party. and
they met again on July 9th of the same year,
at Riker's Island, for 500 a side. hen Barney
scored bis first victory in 81 rounds, occupy
up to the mark in point OF condition. For his
occasion Aaron was seconded by Con Fitzger-
aid and Eugene Sulliyan, (since deceased, we
believe,) Rebinson's seconds being the face
tious Kit Burns and Johnny Roche, with
"Cscbroach' patsy Cosgrove) for referee.
After knocking around and enjoying himself
Tor about eight months. Barney went
Orleans was matched against BIZ Evans
better known as Billy Evans-a man
every way Barney's superior In height,
had the good fortune to come off first best, van
gushing Evans IN eleven rounds, fifteen
minutes, on the 18th Of April. 1857. The battle
took place On the Metairie Race Course, near
the Crescent City, and was for $500 side.
Barneys star now became in the ascendant,
and he found friends fast to back him against
Johnny Monaghan, sprig Of the Emerald
Isle. who had fought two good encounters
with the late Jimmy Hart, winning once and
losing once. This was for SlC0 a side, and
came off near Providence, r. l.. ON the 2Sth Of
September, 1857, and victory again perched On
bis banner, after contending eighty rounds in
2G2 min utes. his science enabling him to blind
his stubborn opponent. For this victory he
was dubbed Star Of the West like unto his
father before him Star OF the East. Hen VIM
kle and J. Z. Taylor were the lucky seconds,
the losing man being looked after by Jack
Hyde and Jim Hobb, Phil Perkins acting as
referee. 1t was year or more before ne again
appeared in the arena. when he became
matched with Patsy BrannagaG (Scotty, of
Brooklyn) for $3.50 side and the champion
ship of light weights, and they met at Point
Abino. Canadc, on the 18th OF October. 1858,
two days before the Heenan and Morrissey
fight for the championship OF America.
This time Barney had to suceumb 10 the
and in this battle he perhaps never showed
10 worse advantage, being outfought at
all points, md committing himself SO often
that the rebree, Levy Beiral, after repeated
combat lased but thirteen minutes, and only
ten rounds were fought. Kit Burns and John.
ny Roche were behind ScOtty-Johnny Mac.
key and Con Fitzgerald doing the needful for
Barney. Years rolled on before Aaron thought
of again engaging in the fighting business, and
with the exception Of receiving forfeit from
Jim Tuner and JohHny Lazarus, but little
was heard Of him until the match with Sam
Collyer, which took place July 20, 1866, at Po-
hlck Landing, Va, for $1,000 and the light
weight champion ship. After fighting forty
seven rounds in 125 minutes. GoIlyer was de-
clared :he winner. 1t was a long and desper-
ate baule. Collyer trained for this event near
Fortress Nome, attended by man named
White, who was afterwards substituted by
ii m horriRan, owing to some misunderstand-
ing with White. Aaron trained al Toppy Ma
CURES, Harlem, with Dooney Harris his
chGper0Re, and 1t was tho ught that on account
OF his long retIremen Mt. the short time left for
training was insufficient TO enable him 10
sho W those lasting qualities he showed in his
fight with Mopaean. Barney is 81 years OF
age. stands feet inches him, and generally
fights at 1910 pounds.
Sam. CoIlyer, whose right name is Walter
Jamison, halls from Wiliianseur L. - and
meBt He was born in BolOgne. France. IN
l-42 He has onl5 OF late sG- imself up for
pugilistc honers In this country, or since the
war has. ended. The first real engage
this country was with young fellow named
Carr. OF Washington. which was for 500
side, and took place at Rock Creek ia Mary
land on the 10th of March. when, after four
teen rounds had been fought in less than
twenty five minutes, Carrs trends, to avoid
having their man punished unnecessarily.
hoisted the sponge in token Of defeat and
COllyer was declared the victor in his maiden
essay IL the quare circle. 1t was a far, man.
ly encounter in every respect, and the pleasure
OF those who attended was unmarried by aught
resem bling that ruffianism which has so often
or late years characterized such gatherings.
on this occasion Collyer was waited On by
Clint James and Joe Phelan, while Jack FitZ-
gerald and Ed. kearney performed like ser
vice for Carr. After this kerrigan expressed
a desire to give Colyer the much desired
chance, which the latter readily responded to-
and articles were drawn up, signed. and S25 4
side posted, to fight for $500 side, open for
$1,000, al I3i pounds; but owing to some diff
Guilty with his hackers, kerrigan paid forfeit
OF the tW Wenty-fi ve ceases His next encoun-
ter was with Race Bolster. for $500 aside, at
catch weight. near While House, MAY =
which he won in forty nine rounds.