The Sun.
London, England, 1858-08-07 00:00:00

so widely apart, and many miles had to be steamed over in
order to reach each vessel ; in fact, the Zara, Commodore the
Earl of Wilton's yacht, was some miles away from the Cul-
ver, and when spoken with, however, as a result of Mr. De
Horsey's indefatigable exertions, all the necessary prelimi-
naries were at last completed, and in obedience to his orders
the yachts formed a tolerable line off the Culver, with their
sails lowered. The first gun was fired at the time appointed,
five minutes before six, but it was half-past seven before the
yachts had all got down to the line, and even then the Co-
lumbine was some distance astern. However, Mr. De Horsey
judged it expedient to get them off, as the longer the delay
the greater grew the impatience of the owners, who, since
daylight, had been on the alert, and whose tempers and
those of the crews were by no means improved at the orders
given to shorten sail after everything had been well set.
The second gun was fired at 7.35, and three flags were
simultaneously lowered on board the steamer as a signal to
sta. t. The summons was obeyed with great alacrity, and
in a few minutes all sail was again set, and the fleet laid
their course from the Culver across the Channel
S.W., the distance being about 60 miles. They all
got under weigh so well, except the Columbine,
that but little noticeable difference was perceptible in their
positions, especially when the length of the course and ►he
time for ditf rence of canvass are considered. When fairly
off the starters were found to number 13, comprising the
following :

Tazhts. Tons. Owners.
Resolution
Ursuline
Zara
Alarm .. .
Claymore
Arrow
Julia
Shark
FAIT ROEttM9rld
Minx
Columbine
Extravaganza 4S
Aurora

The steamer followed the yachts for some short time, and
when she left them to return to Cowes the Channel presented
as pretty a sight as can well be conceived. The beautiful fleet
then studded the horizon, the morning sun gleaming on
their milk-white sails; and they were bowling away at a
rate which, should the wind hold from W.N.W., would take
them all into Cherbourg before three o'clock. When last
made out the Zara, the Shark, and the Alarm were fore—
most; the little Julia doing very well.

(By Electric Telegraph.)
COWES, FRIDAY.

The yachts are reported within 12 miles of Cherbourg.
The Alarm was first. About 20 minutes intervened between
the large and small vessels. A small yacht will in ail pro-
bability win. The Columbine or Minx will, it is said, be
the victor.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—Aun. 6.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fane.)
IN RE FENNELL AND CHANTRELL.

The bankrupts, Henry Edward Fennell and Charles Wil-
liam Chantrell, were brewers, of Snirley, Southampton.
This was the certificate meeting. Debts, £l,trso; assets,
about £4OO.
Mr. West appeared for the bankrupt Fennell, and Mr.
Martineau for the assignees.
Mr. Martineau drew the attention of the Court to some
circumstances connected with the disposal of some hops by
the bankrupt Fennell, in the absence of, and without con-
sulting his partner, within four days of the bankruptcy.
The bankrupt Fennell having been examined at some
length, it appeared the hops had been returned to the per-
son from whom they had been obtained.
His Honour said he thought the bankruptcy had arisen
from unavoidable loss and misfortune, and that both the
bankrupts were entitled to first-class certificates.