Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-18
NEW YORK.

A Letter from RoyveIl-Plain Talk to the
 e1-Champton.
 NEW YoRK, Jan. 1.-The following letter, which explains itself, was to-day received by the sporting editor of a weekly paper of this city:
 CHEsTERToN, England, Jan. ', '81
 Sir-Several reports have appeared of late conveying an impression that I refused to take up OLeary's challenge, which is an er- roneous one. After my last victory for the worlds belt at Agricultural Hall, Isling- O'Leary on behalf of an unknown for another match and small deposit was placed in your hands. which I expressed my inten- ton of covering. But O'Leary, on hearing that should name some building in England for the race, thought fit to withdraw the money, and in consequence no match was made. In naming England as the scene for the next contest I acted fully in accordance with the conditions previously by O'Leary when he was the holder of the tro- phy, viz, that all matches for the belt, to preserve its international character, should be decided in the country in which the holder resides O'Leary can rest assured that am not unwilling to compete against Hart or any other man in the world he may think fit to pit against me in a match for substantial stake, (not less than e5OO a side, providing 1t be arranged to take place within reasonable time and in a suitable building either in London or New York. O'Leary is said to be anxious to make match with Vaughan. If his packers do not feel disposed to put much as $500 on him for weeks walk with O'Leary will make good any difference between the amount they can put up and the required sum. O'Leary can rest assured that he can be accommodated with either or both matches by sending fair articles and a depos- 1t. Il am. sir yours &c
 CHARLES HOWELL
 Long Distance Champion.
 Although forty-six persons have sent in their names competitors in the O'Leary match which begins next Monday, very few of them have qualified by depositing the en- time for closing the entries has been extend ed until tomorrow morning.
 General Grants Reception at Albany.
 ALBANY Jan. 17.-General Grant arrived at the depot at 2:30 p. m. to-day and was met by Governor Cornell, General Town send, the Tenth and Fifteenth regiments of the National Guard, the Burgess corps and many citizens. Headed by full band of music the procession marched from the de- pot to the Executive Mansion, escorting Gen eral Grant who occupied seat in the Gov ernor's sleigh, with Adjutant- General Town send and Governor Cornell The private houses ana stores aiong the route or march were gaily decorated with flags, and the weather being warmer than it had been for several days past the streets were crowded. There was intense enthusiasm among the throng lining the sidewalks from the depot to the Governors house.
 General Grant dined with Governor Cor nell this evening and at 9:30 o'clock the Grant club, escorted by Austin's band, sere- naded the distinguished visitor. Assembly, man Draper, vice president of the club, made an address of welcome, to which General Grant responded, thanking the people of Al bany for their generous reception. In re- sponse to repeated calls Governor Cornell made brief address There were fireworks and asjoyous time generally.