Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1882-02-08

one house of the Legislature only,
and has not yet become law of
the State of Mississippi. There
will be the largest crowd at the
ring-site that ever appeared before
on u like occasion in America.
The MIL Betwesn suis.vaa ana
Ryna-Rys" Dess.sed.
MISSISSIPPI CITY, Feb. r.
Trains from New Orleans, with
people TO witness the fight between
Ryan and Sullivan, arrived here
about IL o'clock. The crowd con-
sisted of sporting men from all sec
lions of the country aud many
prominent citizens of New Or
leans. A large number of newspa-
per correspondents, representing
the prominent papers of the North
and West, were also in attendance.
Sullivan arrived Oh the ground at
1880 and took a room at the hotel,
opposite Ryan, within one hun.
dred feet of the ring, which was
pitched in front OF the Barnes ho-
tel in a grove of live oake. Sulli-
van cast his cap into the ring at
11:45 by the judges time. There
was great enthusiasm, and one
hundred 10 eighty was accepted on
Sullivan. Sullivan was seconded
by Billy Madden, Joe Goss aud
Arthur Chambers.
Ryan entered the ring at 1857
amid enthusiastic cheers, accom-
panied by Tom Kelley and Johnny
Roach. Ryan won the choice of
corners and took the southwest
corner. Sullivan had the sun in
his face. the men were ready to
commence business, but there was
a difficulty ABOUT the referee.
Both parties agreed on Jas. D.
Houston, Of New Orleans, who re-
fused to act. Bush also refused.
The dispute over the referee was
settled by choosing Alex. Brews.
ter, Of New Orleans, and Buck
Handy OF Vicksburg, Jointly.
THE BATTLE.
Ryan just bet Sullivan $1,000,
whieh Was promptly accepted. AT
l O'clock the first round was fought
and the first knok-down was scored
for Sullivan. Second round-After
considerable struggle the men
cllDched, Sullivan being thrown
by Ryan, First blood for Sullivan.
The third round ended in Ryan be.
ing knocked down by Sulli-
van. Fourth round-Sullivan
was knocked down in Ry.
ans corner. Fifth round
After clinching, Sullivan was
thrown by Ryan. Sixth round
Ryan WAS fairly knocked down by
Sullivan. Seventh round-After
sharp lighting, both being severely
punished, they fell together.
Eighth round-Ryan was knocked
out OF time by Sullivan. In the
ninth round, Ryan failed to come
to time and the fight WAS declared
in favor of Sullivan. Time of fight,
&c minutes.
The Queen's speech.
LONDoNi reDs t.-fhrIIdueut
assembled to-day. The Queens
speech contained nothing OF inter-
es; to the American public except
the reference to Irish affairs to the
following effect: "The condition
of Ireland shows signs of improve.
ment, and encourages the hope
that perseverance in the course
you have pursued will be rewarded
with happy results. Justice has
been administered with greater
efficiency and intimidation shows.
upon the whole, diminished force"
The Rnssisn 6ovsEMm sns Aroused
So lls Duty.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. THE
Government is about to publish q
statement which it is hoped will
put an end TO foreign agitation
concerning the treatment of the
Jews, 1t will state that the Gov.
eminent will vigorously deal with
the anti-Jewish movement, and is
disposed to take steps to prevent
the recurrence of the offences COM
planned OF.