Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-22
Sullivan.
The esIuggers'' at the Grand Opera


 The s.SIuggers'' at the Grand Opera House.
 John L. Sullivan, the ''great slugger, /" and
 the company that advertised to appear with
 him gave an entertainment last night at Peck's Grand Opera House which evidently pleased the large audience that gathered
 there Speculation WAS rife for several days
 as to whether MT. Sullivan would be present
 as announced. This was caused by his non appearance two weeks ago. When it was discovered, however, that the champion had really arrived in the city all conjectures gave place to curiosity to see him. Mir. Sullivan accompanied by his agent, Frank Moran, of
 Boston, took hack and was driven to the Tontine Hotel, where the company also went and remained until the time for the exhibi-. | tion.
 The boxers who participated in the exhibi- tion were Steve Taylor, of New Jersey, the ex champion heavy weight Pete Mccoy, of New York Professor James Bagley, of Bos- l ton, and Mike Gillespie, of Philadelphia. Thomas Donohue of this city officiated as master of ceremonies. Long before the time l for the exhibition the street in front of the Opera House was lined with spectators and crowds were also collected in front of the l Tontine Hotel At about half past eight o'clock the curtain of the Opera House was raised and Mir. Donohue introduced to the 1 audience Prof. Bagley and Mike Gillespie. 1 The two were in boxing costume and after | shaking hands placed themselves in fighting attitude. Their t'set-to'' consisted of three
 rounds and was applauded. Marcellus Baker and Patsey O'Hara then donned the gloves and purnmeled each other for 8 few 1 minutes. They were followed by Pete Mo- Coy and Steve Taylor. These gentlemen afforded the spectators an opportunity of witnessing some very clever boxing. MT. pd 0f in l height, weight and reach, but Mccoy, whom one of the spectators called ia daisy" is l possessed of great quickness and science, and
 succeeded in making things lively for Steve, planting blow upon blow upon the ] latters ''dial' and by his celerity in ''duck- ing" avoided returns from Stephen. The 1 audience expressed their approbstion by loud applause. Taylor now and then ssplanted his duke'' upon different portions of McCoy's anatomy, and both of them gave and took
 many blows. Patsey O'Hara and Mike Gil
 lespie next appeared, and after them Prof. Bagley and Marcellus Baker.
 It was then announced that John L.
 Sullivan and Steve Taylor would appear. When Sullivan walked on the stage he was critically scanned. He is a magnificent spec
 imen of man physically, and drew from the
 audience expressions of admiration and ap
 plause. He was apparently in excellent con-
 dition, and when he got in position to spar every movement was closely watched. Great muscles stood out on his arms and shoulders
 which indicated prodigious strength. In the
 three rounds he had with Taylor he evinced
 thorough knowledge of the manly art
 men of his weight. Although Taylor suc- 1 ceeded in hitting Sullivan occasionally; yet
 he invariably received 'stinger" in return, and this was followed by "one-two-three"
 in rapid succession. Steve had the length
 of the stage to "skip around in, and he
 availed himself of it frequently. but the 'strong boy" when he ''went for him. inva
 riably succeeded in reaching him. The aud fence thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition and
 went away convinced that MT. Sullivan is all that he has been said to be-
 GENUINE FIGHT AND ARREST While the crowd were waiting last evening on Grown street in front of the Opera House to witness Sullivan depart g TOW occurred
 in Leary's saloon. John Killoy and William
 Schmauder had dispute over the merits of the various contestants. As soon as the crowd heard the sound of blows they made grand rush for the doorway. The window glass was broken and the screen in l side the door was torn down and broken up. Officers Bradley and Bissell were on the spot immediately and arrested Killoy and Thomas Donahue, who were engaged in parting the disputants. Officer Bradley had no trouble with his prisoner, but Officer Bissell was not so fortunate. He was walk ing along talking to his prisoner in a quiet way and merely had his hand under Killoy's arm. When they reached the corner of Court and Church streets, without any warn ing the officer received severe blow on the
 left side and the foot at the same time. The prisoner started up Church street on run and was followed by BisselPs son, who was
 walking back of his father. He ran up
 Church to Grove, then to State street where young Bisseu jumped on his back and brought him to a stand still. He then had tussle with the man, who tried his best to bite his hands. With the assistance of Ed. Bishop he succeeded in holding the ] man until his father came up, when Killoy was escorted to. the station house and locked up. Later his brother William gave bail for him in two cases, enc for breach of the peace and the other for resistance of tn officer. J. c. -McManus gave bail for Dono hue.
 Tire New Orleans ContinentaIs. The arrangements for the reception of the New Orleans Continentals on Saturday are
 nearly completed, and the indications
 that this fine body of southern soldiers will
 receive cordial welcome by our citizens.
 The city military companies with Henry c.
 Merwin post, G. A. R. have voted to parade.
 Colonel Graham will be in command of the
 parade and the several companies will assem-
 ble on the Green at o'clock Saturday after
 noon, immediately after which the line of
 march will be taken up. The companies
 will march from the Green through Temple
 to Trumbull, to State, to Chapel, to Church,
 to City Hall, (where they will be reviewed)
 to Elm, to College, to Chapel, to Temple and
 to the Green, where they will be dismissed,
 with perhaps 8 dress parade.
 There is to be meeting of the general committee tonight, when, it is probable, there will be a few names added to the recep- tion committee.