The New York herald., 1869-04-28
THE PRIZE RING.

Fourht-Bloody Churacter of the Fight
Hammond TAX EN- Insensibie Out of the King.
RICHMOND, Va, April 20, 1862
The snor.ing world Of New York, Philadelphia,
Boston, and not forgetting Chicago, VIII be startied
to It's centre by the announcement Of prize tight
that took place here this morning. which. for display
OF pluck. bottom and control of temper
stands without its parallel in the records
of Fistiana. About a month since Charles
Dougherty and Thomas Hammond went into tram
ing for fight to come on the 26th day OF April,
ana on the 10th inst articles OF agreement were
signed for fair stand up tight according to the new
established Of the prize ring. As per agree
ment the stake OF $500 duly deposited in the
hands of responsible parties. The training, in con-
sequence OF the short tune intervening showed the
exercise Of Judgment and experience, and the men
appeared In the ring to-day in condition hardly
surpassed by any OF the famous prize fighters of
the North. by judicous secrecy and the quiet
conduct of the whole affair not the slightest
interruption or annoyance took place. and
even the indefntiaable chief OF police, VINO has
lately distinguished himself by the success OF his
midnight raids was caught mapping on THIS 0cca-
sion. Both military and civil authorities were left
completely In the dark, and none but privileged
few were allowed into full participation of lie
mysterious preparations.
The record OF the principals is as foows:-Charles,
novice is naive oi Kilkenny, ireland, STANDS
five feet Six and half inches, hghtlng weight
1867 lbs twenty-five years or age, and has build
evidently adapting him to the prize ring lie Is
m0ulder by trade Thomas Hammond Is native OF
Stafiordshire, England, twenty seven years OF age,
five feet seven and half inches in height fights at
133 lbs, and has experience in the ring this
being his third essay but in this contest he iaDofed
seriously under the disadvantage of spralned iet
hand, caused by the sand bag In training and which
was his effective weapon.
As OF necessity the affair got wind the principals,
their hackers and those thoroughly posted were m
considerable trepidaOn lest the authorities should
interfere, and the utmost precauuon was observed
IN consequence. Leaving the city at midnight me
G,,.t cfnr .ra1 fuynh hnn
five O'Clock this morning the train, with It's load OF
about 200 persons besides principals and seconds,
arrived at the place selected, near Dispatch station,
on the York River Railroad, in New Kent county,
about thirteen miles from this city. the ropes ana
stakes were quickly set and the managers as quickly
chosen. Mr.. J. u. Cummings acted as referee; The
umpres were Kelly for Hammond and John Brown
for Dougherty. II. ii. Allen was second for Hanmond
and WIN. l.. Peasley was second for Dougherty. All
the preliminarles being arranged the men stripped
Tor tue fray. Hammond wore blue with vare-
lar Fenian co ors Uougherty won the cnoice Of
corners, and after shaking hands, at the call OF time
began
ROUND 1.--Both men came to the scratch, show
ing some science and little play, when Doleneriy
got in heavy blow on Hanlnond's breast, drawing
blood. wrestle followed and Hammond went
down. First blood for Dougherty
ROUND AT the call both came to time. Ham,
mond showing blood on his breast. After some play
Dougherty gave him blow on his lett eye, again
drawing blood Hammond again down.
RouND s.-Again both promptly to time Ham
mond got IN an effective blow on Dougherty's mon
tlSplece,
some hard wrestling Doqgherty Went down.
ROUND 4.-To time at call, when sharp fighting
followed Denshery gong e DOWN chel from rl EnacH
down Tor Hammond, announced with prolonged
cheering -
and at the call of time both men sprang rom their
corners, though bleeding freely. Hammond planted
a blow on Dougherty's smeller and lett eye, which
brought him to ground ana seemed nearly 10 stinen
him. Cheers anu be ting Tor Hammond
ROUND 6.-The countenances ol botn were rap
"A I'm nd ".
play, let Hammond have It on the left pepper bring.
ing the blood from eyebrow ana leaving an ugly
ROUND z-More s~ence, followed by heavy body
blows Dougherty being the recipient of the greatest
ROuNDs.-Considerable hard lighting, after which
the men grappled Hammond going down. one OF
IL WoUSp e.MDougnerty got in heavy blow on
Hammond's breast. which was followed 6y some tnae
severe interchanges oi BODY na pEws; lows" wheh "ey
ROUNp iO.-Hammond got In blow ON Dough-
ertys breast and hard lighting ensIed, % when Dough
| mond TO the ground. This long ana well coa-
| tested round, both showing great pluck.
ROUND 11.-Again hard lighting ana some sparring.
| both receiving heavy body blows Again Dougherty
wrestled but this time came down under the ropes.
ROUND I2-Dougherty's physiognomy was fast
becoming horribly swollen. Some heavy body
blows were exchanged. when Hammond went down.
Dougherty bleeding from blow or scratch under
ROUND ls.-Snarp fighting again. Hammond get
ting In righthander on Dougnerty ieit peeper es
when the latter again resorted 10 wrestling ana aiter
a great exhibition OF strength threw Hammond
over his hip heavily TO the ground, ialiing upon
ROUND H-Half an hour had already expired
Donghertys eyes closing rapidly. Body blows were
with great aS
ROUND 15.-Hammond got in heavy blow on
Dougherty's frontispece, when he again wrestled
ROUND Is.-Both wanting wind and slow in com
ing TO time followed by receipts on the mug oil each'
More wrestling, both coming TO ground .
ROuyD IJ-nougherty getting IN on Hammond's
right eye. receiving body blows IN return, wnen
they clinched and both went down.
bruised, Dougherty showing his punishment IN
marked degree. Fghs apparently Ia IaVof oi HAM
ROUND 1e-Hammonds sprained hand now totally
unfit for use. Sharp fighting anu both down.
ROUND 20.-Agan there was heaVy hghuhg, out
RouNps 81 AND S2-Hard hghting and Hammond
| down. looking Distressed.
ROUND 23.-Dougherty hit hammond powerful
| blow on left ribs. Both down. -,
ROUNDS "a AND 25.-InterchanGes OF body blows,
| both very bloody and both down
| ROUND 26.-An hour had now ELAPSED, illmnond
s Furnishing Doaghey ha w1 rr s 5G'o NV both &
| on the mugs and bodies. Both went down after
| very severe encounter ,
| RorSp 2S-Dougherty got In ON liammond's left
| pepper They grappled and fought against the
korSp so.--Iody blows passed. and both down.
ROUND So.- Dcugherty's ewes eiectualiy close
drove pougherty after hard lghting into his corner
aud threw him on the ropes.
EoUND 3i.-lIammond getting In on Dougherty's
right peeper, aud both going down.
RoUNDs 80, 50 AND 3i.-Dougherty still receiving
punishment and bleeding from all orJans. but
throwing Hammond and invariably falling upon
him.
ROUND 35.-Both went down. but Hammond fell
over Dougherty OH his neck IN an extraordinary
manner.
RouNp 3s.-Doughcrty seemed to be getting q
second wind, hit Hammond heavy blow on irontis
piece, and both went down.
ROUNDS 81, 3s ASD 3o.-Some hard fighting Ham
mond getting In heavy blows with his right and
throwing Dougherty in last round.
RouND 40. -Dougherty in return dealt Hammond
| O heavy blow In chest, which sent him 10 grass,
| Dougherty remaining standing.
ROUND 4l.--Sharp nghting Dougherty having the
best Of II, Hammond's head being under hls arm,
| getting severe punishment by q heavy blow he
| brought hm to the ground.
ROUNDS AZ TO 48-Ilard lighting, Hammond inva-
rably going to grass, and Douglerty sometimes fall