National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-21
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ILLUSTRATION OF THE MANLY ART OF
SELF-DEFENCE.

ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE MANLY Art OF
SELF-DEFENOE.
The recent a. set-tor or rather glove night be-
tween Professor John E. Taylor and Mr.. John O.
Collins created very great excitement. When
"the bold champions appeared on the stage,
Professor Taylor was IN the same tights bs wore
eighteen years ago Hhan he fought his memor-
able battle with Frank Vincent. Mr.. Collins,
who Il dftsen years younger than Professor
Taylor. and weighs thirty pounds more, wore
gray pants and white kid shoes, most unbecom-
ing costume for . teacher Of the manly art Of
selEdefenee Mr.. Charles g. Godfrey, without
whom nothing Il Of mucn account IN the sporting
THE frat round. Time was called. and each Of
the athletes appearing before the tootlights were
re- eiyed With ieSd cheers gGns telnSee al s
Fmil~s and looked as happy as Married man,
while Collins, mug wore the evident expression
his left luke Taylor handsomely countered, got
there first aud arosy stream Of pure claret com
menced flowing from Collins Under Up. This
seemed to rfie him, and contrary to All the rules
Of spafiipg he rushed IN for slaughter. Flbbing
away at tWo-handed fighting, the arms Of both
working like dyumstiekA ~ . ankee poodle'
ouickstep, COINS pressed Taylor into the wings.
Tbssecond round. Tayiorcame 70 time wearing
amore sober expression not leq VIE llttle
genuine kn0ck-doWn night. Both spared, wait
ing for an opening. All ct onea Taylor saw .
chance, ana letting BODW lett mana II AAn0du Wiz
tremendous force On Collins nose, and quicker
than lightning hisright followed. scraping an &C
ouaintGnce With the auricular ornament on the
ieff OF Collins eaput Collins saw no chance for
out-hghting Taylor, and they came 70 Close QUAR-
tiers with ding-dong give and take, when Iay-
lor found himself entangled among the chairs On
the back Of the stage and fell, badly bruisng his
right arm and forehead. He instantly rallied 70
Ms feet and both commenced nbbing and counter
ing; then Taylor rushed IN TO tWc-handed night
Ing, when, unexpectedly TO Taylor. as u was
another violation Of the programme, Collins
locked on Taylor's knee and gave him back fall,
but on going down Collins was turned on his SIDE.
The third and wind up. By this time the Az
dleuce was in q frenzy Of excitement. The battle
before them was assuming something like reality.
Collins came up looking feroeious as bull dog
Understanding the situation, and accepting for
this round Collins style Of fighting, Taylor looked
as calm as June morning, but thoroughly De
termlned 70 give HIS antagonist receipt In full.
At nrst there was close fighting with both hands.
Quick as thought the blows were ratned on each
others face and body; then there was q break
away and before Collins could lii his guard TaY-
| lor sprang 81 him with the precision OF tiger,
and letting 20 bis leit landed Il squnrely on Col
Inns probo5cis. This again brought them TO close
quarters each giving the other al he could Sud
denly Taylor nailed Collins round the neck, closed
on him, gave hip-4oek and cross-buttock, and
| falling heavily on him, was awarded the victory
Those familiar with the scene which ensued
would not be mcde any happier by 3 description
Of IT, and the best ofreasons exist for not making
one.
| friendly set-to with Mr.. Thomas Young, in which
dience for his admirable style IN sDarrfng II may
/ interest many 70 know that Professor Taylor I
| likely 70 remain citisen OF this city, and opel
q school for gentlemen ,rT