The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-13
THE PRIZE RING.

Fight Between Jim Elliott and Charlie Gall
Iagher, Near Detroit-Drntai Exhibition
Elliott Declared the victOr-AIleged Unfair
DETROIT, Nov. ~, 1858.
About seven miles up the river from Detroit is
bit or sandbar, swamp ana underbrush, called Peach
Island. There are two or three rude residences oc
cupied by fishermen, and little attempts have been
made here and there at CIVILIZATIONS; but the
whole place presents an uninvitlng and
desolate appearance. 1t was a at place
for an exhibition OF pugilism, and here 1t
was displayed this afternoon In oil its
horrible perfection. There were two ring lights.
The principal attraction and one that had drawn
together crowd OF between four and i've hundred
people-gcntemen, respectable pckpockets, bruisers
and roughs OF all kiuds-was the fight between
Charley Gallagher and Jimmy Elliott for $500 side
The battle given to Elliott after eighteen regular
rounds succeeded by u Wild rough and tumble conf
bat In which the much Wanted rules Of the London
prize ring or any other rules, appeared to have been
thrown to the dogs.
Gallagher Is twenty-five years OF age, and is
Clcvelander, and went to the scratch at about us
pounds. Elliott is two years Older than Gallagher,
and was born in New York city. His height Is i've
feet eleven inches.
The match that eliminated to-day was made but
FOR Gallagher ana B. H. Lacey, Of Troy, N. Y, for
Elliott. All OF the prelimnare! were arranged mere
m % otie, e nn
match. Gallagher at once took up his quarters at
the Park House, Detroit, ana there he has been put
through the proper regimen as thoroughly as the
brief time would admit.
Two steamers We're chartered to carry the crowd
from Detroit-the Island Queen for Gaaghcr's party,
the Dominion for Eiott's. The boats got away from
near the foot OF Woodward avenue at about eleven
O'Clock A. NJ THIS arrangement insured peaceful
being separated so that the usual disputes and
brawls were avoided. The island was reached in ON
.cD "a ani la vvn
yitched mile gfrom the landing on grassy spot.
As an appetizer for the great battle scrub match
Broderick, Of st. Louis, and Jimmie Holland, OF
Cleveland, for hfty dollars side. Twenty-one rounds
were fought ending m tine deeat Of Bro ,o rot
entered the ring and sat down In his corner, fol-
lowed by Gallagher three minutes later. Elliott was
attended by Dan Barron, OF New York, and Tom
Allen, OF Cleveland Gallaghers seconds were Denny
Monahan, OF Detroit, and Johnny Mackay, OF Cleve-
border, and harp worked In the silk In the centre
Eotts col0rs were blue silk, with white border.
cae % Trey n AZ a. ta apS
Gallagher. Gallagher nominated Dcmass OF Detroit,
for referee and he was selected but he declined IN
crowd that surrounded the ring were many New
Workers. who were loudly in favor OF Elliott. Elliott
offered to bet 5000 to $500 that he would win, but
there were no takers.
ROUND lit u eight minutes after two. ana
the men stand mp to commence the ngnt. Gallagher
looks in much the better condition. After some
u
who returns in earnest and the former goes down.
| First blood for Elliott.
ROUND 2-some rafting exchanges in favor OF
ROUND s.EGive ana take blows. Elliott down.
ROUND A-Men . little blown from the ylo-
on the jaw. They spar cautiously. Gallagher makes
q rush and slightly hits Elliott, who runs Elliott
gets on Galiaghers stomach severely, and soon fol-
lows the blow with sounder on the neck; more
sparrin9, Elliott clevcrly lodging the blows aimed
at him. Terrible exchanges, rather in favor OF e.
lott. and Gallagher heavily throws him.
ROUND 6.-Both men showing some MARKS OF the
nght; Elliott's right eye coloring. Both very
COOL Some lively coantering ana Elliott drops la
his own corner. 500 TO $50 on Elliott,
RoyMp She usual cautious spaIrng anu doug
lie away soon, followed by two crashing blows IN Cal
lagaer's face. Elliott gets In two more blows ami
RoUsp 7-Gallager lighting on the defensive and
little puzzled at Elliotps rapid delivery aud drop
lands one on Gallagher's mouth and goes down.
ROUND 8 AND 9.--Liks the preceding.
calls him a cur some exchanges, ii which Gala
CHER has the advantage, giving Elliott u staggering
blow In The face. A long AMI tedious round, eadlng
4 upon.
ishment, but hia ine condition enables him To take
| punishment with ease. This was hard fought
round, Elliott having the hess OF It, his right eye
| rapidly closing.
RoUSDs II 10 livery similar rounds. Gallagher
walks promptly TO meet Elliott, but Ia generally
the sufferer from the latter's bows who goes down
quickly after an enectual one In the fourteenth FL
iott ia tauntei with having something In mis- hand.
effort by the referee to investigate. Gallaghcr's
nose Is cracked aad lie has ugly cut In the cheek.
In the sixteenth round Gallagher Elliott OF
gouging him and says he viii Kill hun II he does IL
AGAIN.
| ROUND 1T.-Heavy fighting; Gallagher down with
Elliott on top and plainly gOuping MS opponents
/ eyes. Cries OF "foGl,'' but not allowed.
ROUND ls.--Gaagher IL Calling for fair play, when
Elliott runs In and attacks him unawa.el. Gallagher
down. with Elliott on top gougi1s him right before
the eyes of the referee, who, however, pays no at
| tention 10 the cries or foul.
/ There were more regular rounds. Gallagher
demands fair play bet Is met with jecrs. There h.
/ great Excitement, and principals ana seconds roll
together In an inextricablc heap. Gallagher finally
refuses to fight under the circumstances and Johnny
Mackey gives up the battle for him, saying ''rhere
Is no use; he cannot win any way.n The latter part
OF the fight was the most sckcninr, brutal and dis
gushing spectacle that 1t Is possible to imagine The
battle lasted just one hour aud seventeen minutes.
Detroit reached on the return trip at Ave O'Clock
| T. NJ Gallagher SAWS he Will never lQht again.