The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-26
TEE BRITISH MUSCULAR MISSIONARIES.
The Exodus of BRUSH Pug.lists.


The English Authorities, fully awake at last 10 the
decentralization OF the time hoDorcd in Institution OF the
przo ring, have instituted crusade against its con-
nuance that throws fire brand into tho haunts OF it's
votaries in that country This action has created panic
among them and the more prominent Of It's practical
professors finding The only occupation gone 10 which
they cultured looked out for pastures new 10
exercise thor peculiar qualifications, and with pre-
sentiment. wholly correct; cast thor eyes the shores
of America, gravltalng FIRST TO the metropolis Thus
is tha, IN the past few months there has been sent
constant irrup,ion Of nghng TO this city. Already
a score have arrived, and the cry s comes expect
more
the Of invaders and they transmitted such glowing
reports OF the testimonials, receptions, benefits &c,
that they received from the hands oil the gaditoral
clement in New York and vicinity together with the
uolooked-for sums Of money flowing into their coiles
because of these exh btons Of their professional SKILL
that they induced OF their clan leave coun
try and visit this for pecnniary profit Abe and Harry
HIcken. with the giant o Baldwin and his 'nan Fri.
day Jack Hicks, with Young Cheer and Tom Alien,
followed and rumor has II that the end Is yet
Hopper Roarko and other shining lights in the fight
ins armament there are on the eve OF departure
II may be well for this infusion of science muscle
to visit to give Stimulus 10 the guilty alton of thoss
athletic sports and recreatons which tend TO the de-
veiopment of the physical powers, ns q few more Of
these giadators in unison with those native TO tho soil,
may teach the rising generation OF Yankees to DO
ashamed OF carrying old heads upon young shoulders
exhibiting narrow chests spindle shanks and tebre and
precocIous inteilecis
Hickcn, the clover English pugilist, gave . sparrng
exhibition IN Baltimore the l4th inst, which was
highly successful During the wind up' he announced
has readiness to eight Coyer Tho lightweight champion,
or any other man in the United states for
$1,000 or $4,000 side, from 124 to 12s
pounds weight This, with a Subsequent challenge
from Abe has made SAM in his gentlcmaDiy way, re-
spond to the bold proposition, ana he has assured the
earnest Abe that 50 fills the engagements or
athletic exhibitions now on hand he will accommodates
him. Should these skilled veterans come together in
the ring VIII DO an encounter displaying endurance,
BARNET AARON svp rlrsEr sHEpHAsD
Tho nf,h and las, deposit Of $500 side in the pro-
posed match between these lghf-weights which has
created so much excitement among the fraternity OF
pugss in city during tho three months back, will
Seod them amounts will be in sse hands Of ssr
Stakeholder II rumored that Aaron goes training
Immediately near this city, aud that Ira Grndc the no
tod pedestrian who matched walk from New York
TO Philadelphia recently but prevented by the un.
proptous weather. viii be his mentor Sheppard will
follow the example, and viii take hts ''breathingn
near the Monumental city, where many OF his friends
reside. As the the day OF the approached feeling
will run high, and speculation will bc animated
Das KERsiGAs s'Lr,S
These men, both pusiists have been dagger points
for some time their snnity al last eliminating in q
grand . few days SINCE 81 Sporting house
ia Philadelphia For q little while matters as.
sumsd . serious phase, and we're IL not for the
might have bees considerably damaged. Ksrrlsan.
although he long since announced his intention Of retr.
h g Hs Ss ana
fight according the rules Mclean says mes wiiinen
and may not b long ere these rsd0ubtsbis men are
again IN training
jog cosuRs AFTER poLLARs
Joe has started . starring through the prue.
pal cities the Eastern Staiss preparatory 70 going
Int active training for bis nsht with McCoole.
KELLY AND CoLyEn
Kelly, recently 20 badly whipped BY Colyer Il ssems
b not satisfied with The result q that nRhl sttributins
his defeat 70 OF condition He proposes 70 ma n
another match for o. 00o and desires 70 hear nom m
late opponent Sam viii undoubtedly have pieutv n
business during the oenins spring.
RLnY AnD LnvY.
Thees men will nes nghs % present owing 70 the
unwngnsss Of Lsvys backsn 70 procsed further win
the match. The forfeit Of $50, which was up. vas
claimed By Rsys friends on the 10th ins she niehs
appointed 70 the and draw an esSicee or
agreement The did nos fanspiro o. ths dlsn.
ciination 70 procesd On the part e Lsvy'e fseo1a
TON KELLY AHp 0DoRoD nooKn
The ass aAdiMsa Of The British uissiouares % tSis
oouutsy asxisus 70 nghs Geo. kookA ef Providsses
fer ZOO side. 0soFgs game maa full a sc,euoc
and Of great endurance. Should they come soaeehor
fun q ~ pugiliots world nay b sxpecssl.
o'1ALDwu.
fhsFs have bssn no responses u Shs bsd ohals.rs a
the Irsh Giant 10 currently rsyertsd Il be dsoirn
matsh, and win MAKE Tie stakes $1,000 sde hS can
- accommodated b ssaslsmaa u tAm sty. what
M Nslf
The oppoasnt u Coburn In the fourthconinr champen-
ship hight will not have . benefit in thIs city, He
seuld aos sbain hs v nsst bic several sxpsstssloss