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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
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ADVANCE ON TIE Capitol

We learn from interview with Gen p,,nv H.,
pre- Tors Ia ms departure from lalspa. Gen Scorr e.
pressed 10 him Ns intention 10 lno,c Etwanl immediate
y win the whole of his deposnbe force the city a
" Nea; thai nnrs were inst issued Cor the advance t.
proceed tam Frfoto with the siso artillery and 10 be fl
lowed by all tho troops al Jalaps
No expectations entertained Of any seriau, onn,
s'an on the moreh as II supposed Them was an
'ah'aed regular rec al any punt the rlnie SO com
Paio VAS the Discrimination and dispersion Of the Mex
can army.
~ 'h'NNg ina advance Gen Scorr will in great
measn' Gu himself Oh from supplies from :ho sea coast
and VIII have principally 10 depend Tor food and flrap,
ON HE country which he NJ doubt obtain IN
horho Of such "a E. cities 70 Pus5la and Mcxco-N
q. Bulletin, May u.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
TIE LYNcHBTfd VIRGINIaN.
.M0AD1Y .MORNING. MY "a. ls47.
TIE. Rail, ROAD.

The voters Of Lynah5ms have am,s, unanimously
the vote being 2C6to IA } suhoriD iicConinon Ccun
ell to Subscribe 600 shares sl00,D00) OF stock in III,
Richmond and Ohio Rail Road. provided the charter ca,
be so amended as to the work here. instead f
At the other end. We are glad to 50 much un,,t
nifty Oh 80 important 1uestian and too. which an
pealed to the pockets of the waters. Let the book, h.
opened at early day possible and private suscrn
ton be taken literally and believe tho work e,h s,a
viii be accomplished Every property hdEst and bur,
ness man in fie tsn should take stock and lend b.,
in & hard at so h,rtai,a crisis in The history Of .,s
town.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
MILITARY CUIEETAINS

The democratic papers refer with air of ycx,d :,
the inconsistency Of Mr.. Clay, in avowng de,e,m;,.
ten to support Gen. Taylor, since he urged an oli.:S
which events prove well founded against G., Ii.
son. that owing their distinction to military ,.lt,.
mems alone rarely well qualified TO govern nod.,
constitution. The philosophy Of selecting Preside,
who has distinguished himself in this war VIII, b,.
deared himself to the people BY his sagacy-hs uod.s,r
his comage-and commanded their res,ec, bu lii "a;
phc obedience to the orders OF those whom the cons
ton Of his country had authorized to command hn
and by his invarae success under the adverse cir
cumsances-s tins fhe administration made this w.,
TO give market 10 western provisions, and empo, =.
western steamers and eastern shpping-to bcsiow ,,
anu Pfohoop upon oiilcers-o cover lis career with
blaze of renor-n, md to the Executive CL,; .
perpetuity, to a succession ofDemocratc President,
Now the Wings deem II essential 10 the existence q
this government that all merccnary politicians sbo,d h
taught the folly otnvdring the nation in any war which
might have been honoraby avoidcd-snce whilst al N.
responsibilities o'such war fall upon the adm nis,r,oa
which has decared-ihe rewards due to patriotism and
gallanry, enure exclusively TO those who have wo, ia
battles--h IS This valuable political moral which We do
sign reading them in the election Of Gen. Taylor wbo
we trust will be called from the field Of glory wb.e b
highest honor HIS been obedience to the chair of Stat.
Tor which he will administer the government ,.d ma
constitution ofhis country.
But wise or unwse, consistent or inconss,ep, ,x,,
commenced under the auspices Ct this administrator will
nave generated new class Vi politicians: they will n.
turn Cow med with laurels-hailed wild, nl,ud,. 70,
"arded with all that merit may deserve or ,rr,c,,cs
can demand; and just when the startled adyorars If tina
present administration will be jusfying deb. Of AGO..
ooo,oOo-a standing army Of 40 Goethe policy of hav.
ing import I'd leader for their enemies or the wisdom of
erte'nol Improvements by the Federal Governmental
new and triumphant administration hoalded and escort,
ed by The people, will posses the government, eccup, its
ohlcos change Its policy, reform its abuses exp,l its sub
lie and corrupt advisers purify hs u,rns Of the pal
ace aud cons TO dust and oblivion that entire machine
ry OF press aud CAUCUS which ha wing made and unuaIs
many Presidents, will be reem cred ,lne ne the ms,
9cal aohnrry OF some arch onchaner whose wand and
ORGANIZATIONS have proved alike destructive to bimsf NM
ft and unsafe in the hands OF honest men
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
THE MEXICAN CONGRESS-

Notwithstanding the glow of enthusiasm which tho
signal successes Of our arms has excited in tho cam If
every patriot, aud in spite of the just abhorrence. with
which the peridy and cruelty of the Mexican, b,s h..,
''sueu ever since The massacres of Goead and Alamo
AMI for which, San Jacinto Monterey and Corn ,;do
nave 50 bloody an expa,on. we cannot suppress Gen.
t'menl OF admiration for the patriotic devotion which
seems TO animate the public authorities of Mexico and
10 inspire resistance as determined ii is Desperate
we published in our last, the Resolutions of Tho Con
grfss which Indicate anything but wish fer peace. or
an intention 10 submit.
heSe resolutions seem inspired by determination 10
resist to eNtremities They scarcely manifest the usual
ouesque grando9uence of their state papers, bu, s.sm
dictated by energy and provdont Of any disasters try
ueouce any proposition of peace and they provide tor
inc dispersion of their own body aud the administrator
OIL me Executive authority under any reyerses which
may beal hemindeed in the wisdom and resolu,,n Of
'nef Plans the manufacture of ordnance the constitutions
vi 'he clergy, the comparative unanimy prore here
'oore so distracted and the deadly hostili,s Inward,
' 'hVaders' we are almost reminded of the darker pc.
''ous o' he American Revolution when our make and
uSPed troops reirea'ed before powerful ard exul,irc
ioe' ara nothing but righteous and an nvincbe
commander saved us from the fate of Ireland p.l,nd
and perhaps Mexico.
Singular as 1t may SEEM the Congress of Mexico h,y,
not entirely lost confidence in Santa Anna-as mez
ar'as had been chosen Vice President that office has
oeeh suppressed" by an act Of Congress Anaya h,,
been elected president substitute" until Santa Anna cn
resume the duties OF the Executive Chair The hmm
atlos OF lreachery to his country seem to have had @
effect, probably ing his personal influence probably be-
cause the bulletins descriptive of the battlesof Bucna Vista
and Cero Gordo have far perverted the facts as in
duce the belief throughout Mexico hatiher Generals ard
Soldiers have displayed great bravery and have gained
substantial advantages. Indeed his position is such as
leave him no alternative; having deceived the diplomatic
cabinet of Mr. Polk he has every thing to dread capu
red and the suspicious circumstances Of his return fran
exile VIII compel him To adopt the most desperate coun
sells, to conieract the charge Of treason We presume.
however, ne has sono guarantee Of personal protection,
III me event OF surrender. capture-prDbably under
The same sghet, whose authority enabled him to pass the
blockade without moestation. Certainly however the
valuable results Of his admission into Mexico. arc not
percepibe as they should be. But not being diplomat
ISIS We cannot expect TO prchond the noyemcns Of
our sagac GUS rulers. fa7sf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
OBNOXlOES no nEAI,r1I

+" SHOWN IN The sapaory returns Of the city of 81
LOUIS MISSOURI that diseases of the lungs are npon the
ohe paper SAYS that pulmonary consumption
Is f"P,dy Increasing This is attributed 10 the mac,d
'nazaina o' The streets with limestone the dust of which
rises "h The least breath Of air from every part Of the
'y inpercepuby acts upon tho lungs and causes dis
case Weh 1t was said WAS rare in the place previous to
t,'s @t"u Of road making The .'Reveille" says enc
has only TO ''moiseu the back Of the hand a,,l rh s
sIas o. mis- loa1g pest upon il, and il win produce an
ulcer The SiW Fathers Of St Louis should look Ia
u is matter The climatic diseases Of the Yves, are Ind
e"ough already, without the absolute production ola
I V ny means OF substance which common sense
dictates cannot be nnocuous ard which in the shan ~
lmpapable powder, eats ont the very vtals
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24

The Hon Daniel Webster and his lady. accompanied
by Miss Seaion daughter Il the Hon W. W Sealon, Of
# Washington ell Charleston on w ednosda: morning,
ffC olnmbia On the arrival Of MIR. w. nj Columbia
he was n,cl by Committee Of Reception. Afer ad-
dfess from the Chairman OF the Committee, and reply
from Mr. Webster he Has conducted to the resi-
dencr # hia friend the Hon WIN. C. Preston. President
Of the South Camna College, whose private guest he is.
In the evening magnificent cnierainron vas given To
MIR W. at Mr. Prcson's, at which all The ellie Of The
town Were present.
The Charleston Courier Of Friday last says
Mr. Webster will remain IN Cvlumol until Sard ay
neN On that dav he VIII leave Columbia for August
Geo where lac viii stay unlll Thursday next when
he will start, by the Georgia rniic for Savannah nom
savannah he will nrl probabygo 10 Macon, and thence
IN Nashville. Tennessee. Farther South we believe,
hr laoncss If the soism will deter hun from vcniurna
It s scarcely necessary add that Mr. Webster has made
the most favorable impression community, and
bears with him htir respect and a'mralon aud will
leave behind HIM multitude Of pleasant "reminiscences
never 10 be- forgotten.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
GEN. SHIELDS.

The Union publishes letter dated Cero G5ro, April
21 ia which the writer describes infinitely tho CONDITION
of Ten. Shields, He received grape shot through tie
was pronounced mortal. The writer says, however:
His wound were dressed day bcfre yesterday. and
presented healthy and good appearance and FAR as
human knowledge lorsee, there Is some hope OF
his again being restored 'ealth; o. at least
to enable him TO return again the t. States No pains
attention, has been spared in administering his
comfort and wants as far the limited within
reach would admit And his surgeons and friends unite
in the conviction that his excellent constitution and
phllosaphc mind viii do much towards his Iesiora
ton
The Union SAVE tlat it has also received private
letter Of the date and from the suurce which
conveys the hope If Gen Shields Whilst 'hapeng up
the verne If The grave, that bis conduct the morn
inc Of The 7h. viii furnish 10 the n sdent slight
evidence that the confidence 1efosed IN him, in giving
HIN his present military position, has not been entirel,
misplaced"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24

Lieut.: Col. May, the bold Dragon" is now in
new orleans. Being at the Theatre, few evenings
sns as son as he was recognized by the audience bs
n''', f'Sounded from every part Of the house Over
Mn,'"~d WIN 81 enthusiastic demonstration the Pic
ayune says, he attempted TO withdraw bu, was ny,vo,
ca oy those near him. and on resumrg his seat tho
mouse was hlled with vociierous cheerno--,be alio
waving Their handkerchcts showored bonne,s mon HIM
ana even The leader Of the orchestra forgetting his duties
~ ms utS,fe TO oehod The soldier. turned from the
stage, and struck up on his violin Hail Colnmbi, !"
was several minutes before the house returned its atten
TO the performance 40 ''''"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
rltr Ri,D5ERS.

y.utec senivaaanl Camni, Eet5l s'rpa" WIN nm
,npdrqd q ,lr attendants. wen, To napeIs
last week o, hayea boAing maie", wv ,san, over
.,o losa side, shere they Ind seven ron"ds our
Tbs TfsTY5s,5wh t'fee Press s'afes Tint daring '"e
G,,,iag time. tIarper's Ferry was alive WIN roopes'
ruans and pickpocet aud the ciizeHs had 10 eAt1G's
the greatest caution 10 prevent burglary. o car
- aa, gentleman from the west stepped ont oil INC c"'
,,l bi ldv Ia dine and had his peckc picked ihn'e
daleIy sng some sQ0in cash and drafts OH so''s u
ihe eastern BANKS, amounting ioSl5Oo. z. .z..s -
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
CROPS

recent rldc through several wheat raising co,n.
es Pennsyvaes, has satisfied us tina, one Great s,a
e OF ouf Stale Is nearly destroyed for the present wear
,han mud OF half the usual crop on such an amount nj
land The wiater has been severe upon autumn sovn
gram and we Learn from gentlcpen who have been
through most c their counties. hathe indications here,
arc n'' more favorable than in these through which we
travelled. tIiend from the West meniipus Tho MS
poet short crop in Ohio bat not to the cxeu, onnyc
@ehded IN ftnusy lra' -IAH4. [. s. (,e.cIe
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
BREADSTUFFS IN NEW yop1-

Inc ~ York Courier. in eakng Of the effect ot
me Britannia S news on the New York SAYS: The a.
peci OF the weather, and the general concnrreceo No.
COUNTS .na great scarcity sill prevailed aud was a,elvao
'ii ma heNt harvest, scem 10 Tuorise The berf
that no material permanent ial in The price If r,a1
Sums Is lIhely To occur. Such Stems 10 have beon tho
Interpretation pnt by the trade the account-l,r n n,
Wheat and corn, all held their own ''3''
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
INTENDED RISING or THE NFytrANs

Letters ilom Mexico state thar plans were laid before
Inc battle oi buena Vista r general rising of The NeN
eaos IN NE eapiu'od Places in concert with san
Ia Annas strong cavalry force, after the latter had M
ftArEp "ene,ai Taylor A letter irom Nlaiamoras from
member OF the Massachusetts regiment saws
The wife Of Mexican who Was conceynod !, no
affair disclosed few days aga that list Of eighty Amer
leans residing here, had been made out and thev we're
70 DO mastered in cold blood. had This from Cant.
ohain m, whose name was third on the list
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
Ten DOLLARS FINE FOR KISSING,

=, Aiohs me indictments before the Sussex Oyer and
lerminer last week was against William SNYDER
" 9uiiwa'ef. Tor an assault aud battery on Miss Phebe
- Aien with lnent 10 KISS The offence apueared by
'"e "Shhony u the young lady TO have been coumiiI
'en ga'pst her viii. The Court charged the jnry that
.his having been done against tie VIII Of the younG lad
renewed the testimony. they must find the defendant
sn,! wn'eh ihey d'd; aud the Court imposed fine OF
ven o"afs The essence OF the crime is said To onsis,
IA Inc TACT that the plaintiff is a married man.
LIZ. .NtirGlk D1iL,l 1dr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
1921 SO GO o6n

I0'aT' pHTeS, I,23I ,S1U G22.960 Cos QlO
From these hgnros it becomes apparent that the same
supply OF Cotton as was sent tr1ard last wear from all
quarters Is necessary to preserve the existing stocks
intact; or, Ia express ourselves clearly the co,s,
ton must decrease GEO bales or upwards of
me est mated crop 50 rs to prevent the s,orks from run
ning lower. The quantity taken ont of the Iver,,ol
market ior consumption has been lat,ery estimated at
49," o''s per week less tian last year, but no ono
pre'cnds 10 imagine that this diminished ratio is +, bo
rsisied IN up 10 the 81, Sc Of tho year We for onc arc
not disposed 10 admit the inference ~
N. o. Time, Mn, =
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
~ = w S p q ING GOODs
f.. FR.AN'Kf.N, .JR

ne ifNcHBURG VA.
y c io1p,E,ng andopeang fine assortment Of
ofhLNti .AND SU.MHER GOOUS -
Gn no whlfh WI! be found every description Of Dry
Camb,i"s nnghanis' Lawns, Ogandics. Mnslns
. ,e hn,"ns iaces Edginc, l,sery Goxas S
Vss;n wiz, me assortment ofC lohs. Cassn,res ,n
sings and all other articles ofte hes s' ana
opin n ladies and Gonemens wear: e, m S,'S
Pubic, eane ~ E''ii he invites his friends and III,
S'h cali haino pains Shall besnarea '"ay nGnHF him
thew . '"est styles ofgooas and at IS oy ae
AMI Is. 4. /. yR
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
STOCKS or COTTON F,.popr

= l'h regard 10 The probable course OF the Liverpool
previous opmens iAcy were expressed with su6lecn,
etafness not to he misunderstood. The deficiency in
the crop must eventually It's influence upon MICS
ana we confidently look for realization ofour predictions
/ ne upward movement may be retarded for while by
The Increasing value of money but in the present n ;,on
Of Kings We are even disposed To make this am .. ,ent
i'' us leok back and compare stocks in England and
in t.nroro - - . NV ".1l
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24

We understand that tie Mexican Colors ana stan
dIs taken At the tspfnre Of Vera Cruz have been de-
p1sted at the War Department by the gallant Oo'"nei
II srur, p who was charged with aheir delivery ny
Nh I,eoeral Scor-r We learn that they may be
se4o today. at Il o'clock NJ in mont Of the War vi
foo
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24

SANT. Asx,.--lhe Washington Union has seen !.
Io''or dated the Duh at Vera Cruz which contains tt
sa,ne statement made blythe letter in the Delta date tho
ON INST VIZ: that Santa Anna At St Andreas with
IA - or Az miiesd Vera Cruz. viii about 2A iroaps
hall aTmcd and fally equipped AID he threatened "a
-al,< attach % Vera l!s
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
sprrCuFRON MIR. BENTON.

- Hon Thomas II Benton 10 address sDetnacrahc
FLOW citizens al 81 Louis. On Thursday night ast-
Declining public dinner which they had 'onoe'eu MI,
ho volunteered to give them speech. There will. Of
course be much curiosity 10 lea it by all parties
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
FXpORIS or tFFS

According to a slatemen, in The Philadelphia American
Of yesterday the total export of Bfcadsufs from the L.
nl'ed States from the Isl Of September, 1916, 10 LIST
May. lsl1, has been
OF Flour, barrels i,24S,1G6
or Corn Meal, 529,1i7
OfNheat, bushels 2,0t5,i32
OfCmn, II .GO7 III
Allowing five bushels Of wheat 10 barrel of flour and
the quantity To barrel of meal the result
would rveFoal export Of ilom and wheat equal to %.
$50. 2G3 bushels wheat OF cornmeal and com equal
to Il .U;36 .435 bushels oicofn.
Ofihesr large aggregates the city OF Baltimore has
contributed its fun share I he exports Of Breadstuils
from the port OF Baltimore during The last eight monlns
tla, is from tic LIST September, 1876, 10 3Dlh April.
down to lth March and from private Gree cff IFS
Subsequent SIX weeks
Flpr. 53I 1lG Iar1
,"h veal 35.l2l barrels
W neat 6i.332 bushels
Corn. o;n An h,1LaI
The great tnlk Of these shipments from B2tim, 70
was OF course, 10 England, ireland and scotland Their
aggregate value. fair average in our market is h,
little, ii any, short Of four millions of .!oars-Ams,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
JAMES RIVER AND KANAyuA CANAL

we Piesu ne Ms important work will be again under
way " snort lime, as they seem getting up (not the
s'eam but the salaries, to- the purpse Tho gencnen
VINO nave Tor some years constituted the official beard
seem to lave adjusted thrr several positions then re-
c'PrVcai satisfaction. having pared eff little irom tho
SaIaes OF some and added toihose ofothess. The Res
oiu'ion OF the Board in March last, fixing the salary "a
me President and Chief Engineer ats5,0o0, and u'i'
ting IN one individual the duties fbot Offices occasn
ca we believe. dissaslaciiun in the Legislature
ana 4 motion OF enquiry was defeated by tho nlsain'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
BY THE PRESIDENT.

J,ars Malus, Surveyor and Inspector If The revepnc
for the port Of Accomac G. II, in the state of Virginia
vce Samuel G. White, removed.
JEFFERSON DAVIS, Of Mississippi, 10 be Drgadier
General, in the place Of General CD Pillow, Promo
ted.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24

HA.Re. ipdl % ---GoltoH-- oir murhts has t'i3"s"
oui Tins weck been lab ring nndef the dsfessco o''o
ter q The sccssuis ,riss isad NON i.iv.l1~L
I LIVERPOOL MARKET. Ma s~@iohAof
il,- market doth aud the iiuify thloug l,ul Tho hoo
has been very moderate In prices noSe ia ahefa
tpn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
H:issc:E,: Academy
q ca " I'D,

d Cc''N d. ~ nv IL, Agent has just reached home
~ from second trip after Goods. and IS this dnv
Ing at his store. Wy 'f'"
Large supply OF Dry Goods,
consisting OF Ginghams, Lawns. Printed Cambr;cs
naznnes beagcs, and other fashionable dress Go,ds
Tor the Ladies'. "'''' "oo'S
l. s o.
Tins stock Of Goods will he found All OK 80 wa,
ket ~ SUI III tiis mar
May Its if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
D.3HLJ rs

a BEAUTIFUL and varied collection ;,s, roo,;ro
a and for sale, very cheap DHp pa, lI>I!V'
April 26--ts d. FAY NJ
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-24
Rosewood and YIn:,O.ouy,

lie also oilers ur sale Piano fotes from greater variety
ol makers than other esaL mcn in The State thus afford
ing the greatest ada anita the 81 selection He il
also sole Agent for the best and celebrated in this
country, and in Germany.
No can run the least risk in purchasing Piano of p.
H. Taylor They every thing lie represents them 10 be
Power, sweetness and hraucy of tone happily blended
and elegance taste and durability workmanship in the
each hsrmcn s6f by hii,SS r.cn warranty given with
Ntd'fS nom The country attended with the greatest
PWe1ly, aud i-a'ies and Gentlemen residing at a dis
lance ar, assured thai whenever favored with orders per
etter no less his practice than his interest," To send sue
an instrument as Will bear the strptes, scrutiny
nee ono ud'ne packlng) $40, $50 s250 $3.50 $3.50
$500 SIS, 500, aud upwards - 80 "0'
p. II. I. keeps Musical Instrpments in cc,.r,I =,
the best quality large Stock Of Classical and standard
Masf awa on hand and he constantly the new
est publications 20
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-04
Sporting InfeIiluencc.

THE SECOND DAY YACHT RAcE.-As IL has been the
custom heretofore to have general trial of speed
among whatever sail boats chose to enter the day
succeeding the annual regatta it expected by all
who took an interest In the matter and not imme
dstey concerned that yesterday would have been the
day for the usual second day race but the yachts did
not go out their regular day, the LIST Of June, but
were obliged to postpone the until Wednesday, 1t
now that they determined not to enter at all for
the second day but to blend tho sports Of both days in
one Quite number of persons went to Iioboken yes
terday morning. expecting to the feet get under
way but disappointed. The Maria lay quietly at
anchor the ferry while the Cornelia and another
schooner the only boats that to be the
ground where the feet anchored after the We'd
nesday; the Dream and Coquile had previously come
down and anchored off the Battery, aud the Una was
not to be or as the yachts evinced no
signs of moving the scores Of democratic craft who
generally join in ths sports of the day AFTER did not
come out We can hardly applaud them for this course
They ought to show their independence and yachts or
no yachts try their speed Last year the favorte
boat and the fortunate too the second day was
the lellgate pilot boat Hornet the seventh boat in on
"wednesday Yesterday was n fine day, and would have
yielded handsome return In pleasure If the boats had
gone out