The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-03-07
5latioual Repnblitatr.


and Beekmnn streets was the scene U" passe-y
afternoon, 29th ult., Of one Of those unusual oo-
rnrrences which occasionally startle the commu'
nifty, and which for q time threatened 70 result
seriously, II not fatally, to one or both OF the
PARTIES directly concerned. On the northeast
sornor of the aforesaid streets Is located the
Park Hotel, the bar room connected with which
IA n favorite resort for prominent characters OIL
various professions-literati, politicians, limbs
Of the law, followers Of Esculapius, sporting men,
etc. About tive o'clock upon the afternoon
mentioned number Of persons were there con.
gtegated, INDUCING their convivial inelinations
aud discussing the "situation" at the Chpith
and other matters Of interest; among the nun.
Der, and rendered conspicuous by reason oil ms
gigantic proportions, being Colonel Gleason, Of
the gallant sixty. ninth, - but more pnuou'
larry remembered in connection with the fsnian
Centres. lie was surrounded by party OF
friends. chatting, when in came Joe Coburn
and four or i've companions, just In season to
ioin the Colonel 10 q little something which
was succeeded by 4 couple more Of "the same,
and all appeared to be enjoying themselves In
a friendly manner, with the best Of feelings to-
wards each other How soon the scene was to
change, During the conversation, which natu.
rally turned upon the approaching Pugilistic
meeting between Coburn and McCoole, a remark
WIS made by one Of those present which brought
about n colloquy to the following effect:
{" ! don't think Coburn intends to fight Nc.
Coolc. remarked Col. Gleason, addressing .
friend at his elbow. .
We'll, " said Coburn pleasantly, "you may
think as you please, but I am just on my way
to put up another two thousand dollars that l
fight him, -
That don't make it So" sharply responded
Il . Colonel
What will you bet that don't mean to
fight him replied Joe, and turning to his
hacker he said, Give me q hundred dollars"
Then advarcing to Gleason he held out the
money and added, I'm bot you 800 to $25 on
it.
This didn't accord with the Colonel's ideas,
however and some words ensued. Gleason be-
came very indignant because Coburn asked him
Why h. dit fight and said he was big enough
to whip both MeCoole and him (Coburn.) An
oIher wordy storm followed, the ex.Centre eI
hibting strong excitement; and thinking from
Joe Z actions that he was about to add muscular
force to his argument, stepped back with the
remark, Joe, don't you hit mel IL you do you
are dead man The champion merely laughed
at this threat, and nonchalantly observed ~
Rue's not, to which the military hero replied,
Yes, II shoot you If you do" at the same
time producing a navy revolver and leveling II
At the pugilist's head. Seeing how matters
stood COburn, quick as thought, likewise drew
a Fix shooter, and throwing Gleasons arm to
one side pressed the murIle hard against his
cheek, and grasping him by the hair with his
dissngaged hand, exclaimed, Now shoot" A
bloody ARRAY seemed inevitable at this juncture,
and those in the room sought places Of safety,
but fortunately for all the cry Of ''polce"
brought the officers Of the law quickly to the
spot, and the belligerents were separated.
Several parties present demanded the arrest
Of CobVrn, and he was asked by an officer to de-
liver up his revolver, which he Immediately did.
NJ L. ia - Al.
whole occurrence, stated that Joe was no more
to blame, IL as much, as the other, and the Off
GERS declined to make tho arrest. When reason,
which had been overthrow BY passion, resumed
its sway again, each Of the participants looked
little foolish over their impetuosity, regrstting
that the matter had proceeded so far, and At th q
intereession Of mutual friends they shook hands
and over bumper sealed the bond Of their re
newed friendship. It was one Of those unpleas
ant incidents Of city life which are liable I,
occur at any moment in the heat Of passion ant
on the impulse Of the moment between the bes
Of friends, aud are always deeply regretted a
forwards. The many friends Of the parties vii
be glad to learn that nothing more seriou
trapspired, and doubtless the difficulty will
the means Of drawing closer than ever befor,
the ties Of friendship between Joe Coburn an
Col Gleason.
The CoBuRs. Nc CooLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ing the dismal predictions Of those skepticall
inclined and professedly knowing individual
who have persistently secuted at the idea Of tn
$40, 900 match between Joe COburn and Mix
McCoole being carried to a satisfactory denone
ment, and confidently asserted that some hitc
would occur at the time agreed upon for plankinI
the second deposit-Mondsy, March land tn
match 10 incontinently quashed through tn
unwillingness Of one or the other Of the prime
pies to proceed with It, We have TO announc
that no such hitch has occurred the rtquisit
amount has been posted on both sides, and froi
present indications there is every prospect I
the affair being prosecuted in good faith, unit
n final settlement is had In the twenty -four foC
enclosure.
ABE HIcKESs VS.. JoHSSY BLAcKLEy-Tf
New York ELpysw. ofths 9Th, says; Abe Kicker
and Johnny Blackley this morning signed q
ticles Of agreement to fight within six weel
for $500 aside at I24 pounds. This will NAL
the fifth fight that is to take place during Ii
ensuing three months. Abe Hickens WI
matched to fight Tom Lane in England, but hi
decided to postpone that until after his 6gi
with Blackley.
The COLLYER AND EDWARDS MATCH IT
preiminaries for the fourth grand match now
the taps have been definitely settled in the raj
Gcation Of the articles drawn up and signed
Sam Collycr in response to Billy Edwards a
oeptance Of his challenge, and published In o.
columns last week. Finding that Sam hi
taken Nun upon tho jump EiWhrus chiou
the ChPpsr Office on the 25th ult, and aft
carefully perusing the articles took objection
to the stipulation in reference to tho time
weighing-betwGen and 10 o'clock on Ii
morning of the fght-fearing that this cond
lion would occasion unnecessary and perhal
serious difficulty, which he was anxious to avoi,
Upon the feasibility of the plan being mac
manifest to him, however, he at once attachs
his autograph to the document with the unde
standing that definite arrangement in regar
to the place Of scaling was to be made at Il
time Of putting up the final deposit, In ord,
that no hindranco should be thrown in the wa
of either man, Opinions, Of course, are col
licting rs to the probable issue of the propose
contest. and as the fixture is so far ahead v
will refrain from comment at present, for ~
know not what uaJ may bring forth. '
FiGnTs TO CoMg-April !, Barney Aaron az
Pdtsey sheppard. S., 900. at 100 pounds Apr
20, Dick HOLLYWOOD and Johnny Heating, s., OF
and tho feather.weight championship, at catcl
weight May %. Joe COburn and Mike NJ
Coole so, 600 and the cham ionship Of Americ
August p, Sam Collyer and Billy Edward
$4,000, open for more and the light .wsigl
championship, at 1874 pounds.
ID . y S Is.