The New York herald., 1872-08-23
THE TRICKS OF THE CHAMPIONS.
Bitter Disappointment to the Patrons Of Mace
from the City Of Smoke.
Pittsburg Excited and a Row
Threatened.
The Last of Great Boxers in the,
United States.
PIrrsBUno, Pa, August %, 1872.

1t is now certain that Mace and O'Baldwin will
not fight. The immense crowds that have followed,
them from New York and elsewhere to the spot
selected for the battle ground have expressed dis
gust ana contempt for the whole affair, and are
now on the verge OF an outbreak that may
perhaps end disastrously. There s no doubt
that Mr.. John Arey, who acted on be-
half OF the original shareholders endeavored
to force the combatants into action, and
evinced considerable shrewdness in locating the
ground at Collyiers Station, W. va feeling assured
there would be no interference OF the authorities
In that quarter. Indeed, from the moment the
principals left Philadelphia there was certain
sanguine feeling that the fight would take place.
But few ofthe Gothamites denizens OF the Quaker
City knew Of the movement, and the greatest pre-
caution had been taken to prevent the intelligence
Of the intended battle reaching the Philadelphia
authorities. The police were completely thrown
or their guard by the repeated expression, both in
private and In the press, that the anair was q
.fasco and at an end. These tactics were success
full But when the puglistlc champions arrived at
Pittsburg they found such "hard" crowd of glass;
blowers and foundry laborers there-such crowd,
in fact, AZ only New York and Pennsylvania could
produce-that Mace and his adherents weakened.
BARBARIsM AND BEAUTY. 45-
The spot selected by Mr.. Arey for pitching the
ring Is in one OF the most picturesque valleys of the
Old Dominion On one side rose range Of huge
mountains, covered thickly on the delving sides
with grand shrubs and oak trees with here ana
there hut almost hidden by luxuriant foliage,
while on the opposite slope are to be seen cultl-
waited fields and rich patches Of vegetation and de.
lightfully situated farmhOuses, surrounded with
orchard grounds and gardens producing flowers OF
such variety that the atmosphere in their vicinity
Is laden with the rich perfume-aIl tending to make
up picture Of rural scenery not to be excelled In
this part Of the country The tread Of those follow
ing the principals" upon this lovely spot seemed
almost equal to dcsecration, while the fact
that they wanted to witness q cold-blooded
encounter, true relic Of barbarism, made
IL amount to sacrilege on the sacred
soil of Virginia. What q contrast herei Away az
far as the eye could reach nature appeared In
oil her beauty-the beautiful irreguarity Of the
hilltops and the gentle incline Of the opposite SLOPE
covered with rich verdure; the song Of birds, the
tnkllng bells from yonder folu. On one small plain
in the quiet valley were gathered a number Of
mcn-members, certainly, Of the human family
who were intent on violating nature; OF pandering
to passion that even the brute creation, roaming
in forests and jungles, would avoid; OF endeavor-
ing still further to eace the traces OF the First
Great Cause Of their existence, and, in opposition
TO the spectacle OF progress ana enlightenment
around them, going back again to the dark age Of
barbarism.
WITNESSES OF THE FIAsCO.
All were anxious to see the fight; and even men
not comprised within this select circle heard the
battle cry, and many OF the industrious agrcultu-
rists in dilapldated straw hats, behind horses of
huge proportions m ado for the scene. One lady.
monntsps came within hearing distance eVef Of he the
champions and their adherents To say that the
anal affair was failure would but meekly express
the sentiment OF the great body Of the party. An.
additional cause OF annoyance the fact that the
mnwashed multitude had to remain in the open
the morning train from Steubenviie.
STILL ANXIOUS FOR THE FRAY.
When we LEFT the ground last night notwith.
standing the apparent impossbility OF agree
Ing ng upon upon, referee, many believed the
@ @ wss ske Rass na pSSrnne SS ans
that the acting stakeholder had stated he would
leave Steubenville by the seven O'Clock train and
order the men to again enter the ring. About
hundred brawny. resoute looking fellows on the
strength Of this, left Steubenville at eleven p M,
s.vs Of o'Bs,awln from fl,ts6urs Mr. Arey dia
the hope St this a. sae nnr and
length to be really decided induced more than one
hundred and hfty admirers OF the manly art to ac-
company MN. On arriving at their destination,
ANOTHER BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT
awaited them. The "Irsh Giant, I" with his seconds
and supporters, left the ground and jumped aboard
the train, and on inquiry 1t was ascertained that
"Barney' Aaron and other friends V'" had
also gone ON to Pittsburg on the eleven
O'Clock train from Steubenvle. This dashed to the
a 'mill' which was to render Collier Station mem
orable in the annals Of the prize ring was inde1-
nitely postponed. The heavybrowed, horny yhanded
brethren Of the unholy fraternity retreated from
the ground with countenances expressive of the
deep disgust to which they subsequently gave ex-
COURSES LOUD AND pEEp.y
The disappointed knights Of the ring seated /.
themselves in the cars amid the widest confusion
Threats and unheard-of mutterings ofrevenge were
heard; and the parties who had been the cause Of
all their trouble were anatema tized and denounced
during the entire trip back to the City Of Smoke.
than OBaldwiD. Many who had formerly been
friendly towards him now turned against
him, and avowed Il was palpabe he had
trouble, expense and disappointment. His stock
among the glass blowers iron-workers and coal
beavers OF Pittsburg at present is very low, and as
these are the chief patrons and SPECTATORS there
is no business doner II a Wall street term be per-
mitted. At this writing there is strong feeling
tae greatest vaor In this double CLOSED arrange
ment, and the curses eveled at Mace by
the great unterr1ed are not to be easily measured
about fghting but would give the 'Irish Giantn
credit for exhibiting the greatest amount OF braya-
do II It was not genuine courage. 1t is generally
conceded that TINS disgusting failure to have fair
KILLED THE 'sPoRr" IN THE UNITED STATES
Who will mourn the loss OF the barbarous RELIEF
Mace LEFT this city at ten minutes past three
O'Clock today on the daily Eastern express for New
York. "Dooney" Harris, "Biy" Tracey and others
OF the sports were with them. OBaldwIn re-
mains over until the night train, and during
the interval much controversy existed con-
cernmg the matter OF the fighting merits
Of & the principals Tonight there is nothing
dennite, but In my opinion they will never DO
battle Each seems afraid Of the other, and the I'M
preston among the respectable community IS tnat
neither wants to fight. Should the original stake
holder say so, plenty Of opportunities will be'
offered them.