The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-23
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interest displayed in lhs race, give promise that it
win be followed BY series ofthe same manly and
healthful sports. 1t was gala day at the Pass.
The quist harbor was thronged with boats. cav
with sireamefs, and manned by athletic crews
neatly attiTed in their simple uniform; and the ho
eel had its full Of guests, among whom were q
brilliant gathering Of the fair sex, from New o.
leans and Mobile.
The race was appointed for len O'Clock, and at
that hour there were mere than a dozen gallant
and trim craft ready for the start. The distance
TO be run was Unexpectedly long. On another &C.
casion 1t might be advaniageously curlailed. From
the starting point the course lay ten miles at least
some estimate itnearer twelve, to ag-boat staked
as beacon near Cat Island; turning that point it
run about the same distance westward inclining to
the shore, to the light boat and from that point,
back to the starting point-over six miles. The
air line distance was therefore not less than thirty
miles: and taking into ace6untthe taokings, and the
effects Of several squalls in driving from their
course, the whole distance run was fully forty miles
This is too long. shorter course, would keep the
whole race under the the eye of the spectator and
thus increase the interest. Besides, it would af
ford an opportunity for two races of different
Of boats on the same day. There are many fine
boats in this neghborhood, between Mobile and
New Orleans, but Of various dimensions and rig
twenty mile race for one class, and a Ten. mile
race for another, would add variety and nterestto
such fetes, which could be got up periodically
Long as the race was on Tuesday, it was watched
with GREATNESS interest and attended with good
deal Of exciting incident.
We have no official report by which we eau give
list Of the names Of the competing boats. Twelve
Of them moved off when the signal was given, at
fifteen minutes after 10, A. NJ. The breeze was
fresh and favorable, and the sky clear and pleasant
The scene was described as exceedingly fine az they
stretched out into the lake, each taking the line
best suited to the sailing qualities of his cra The
fleet was swelled by volunteer craft which had not
entered for the PRICE or were excluded by the rules,
As they closed together in the sweep on passing the
flag boat stringing after each other, with strained
sheets and flowing sail urged together at their ut
most speed, like fiery coursers rushing to the goal
the spectacle was extremely beautiful Beyond that
point the scene assumed different aspect and a
new beauty, Dark clouds came up suddenly-the
sky was overcast, heavy squall struck the gay
fleet scattered it abroad, and summoned the com
batans to an unexpected strife with the angry ele
menis. Reefs were taken in, in all haste. But
some in their eagerness to press on were overtaken
before they had made all secure, and caught in the
squall, lay broadside over One was SO long in
righting, that some Of her companions alarmed,
were about running downing to her relief, Just as
the buoyant craft rose from the immersion and
pushed on brayely ia the race. The gale scattered
the boats widely, SO that some that had been near
together were parted almost hull-down in the dis
lance, But six or seven Of them drove right on
struggling for the prize to the last The first three
arrived in the following order;
The Firt Of Biloxi, belonging 10 Mr. FloHan Hermann
Fbs a aq BYE Past two WANING The pitcher
g. The ElEa Rude belonging to the sti1rarss cnb Of
new Orleans, ct 3 O'Clock
We have not heard Of the order Or time Of the
Others. The judges we trust will give an official
account for publication. Il will be gratifying 70
great many who take interest in the reputation and
feats Of iavorite boats.
The result Of the race is highly gratifying 10 the
the successful boat; but Of course does NOT
satisfy the unsuccessful Nearly every boat has its
staunch friends, who ara ready to declare conf.
IDENTIFY, that with a wind little different, under
circumstances little altered, with little better
steering, or without some unlucky misadventure.
that will never occur again, it would have won the
race. II is comforting opinion, and will lead
prohoblY to new trials, in which generous and
friendly competition, habits of kindly associa-
ton will be promoted, and taste for fine and
healthy species Of Athletic exercise cultivated
among US. The Flirt in the meantime enjoys the
honor Of having the first pitcher and is ready,
we doubt not TO defend her title against all corners.
The whole affair was got up with good deal Of
spirit and will be followed by others. The mail
steamer Oregon we are informed, has already Ten
dered one hundred dollars for prize, to be awarded
at the next Regatta.
The Regatta thus gaily over, the clubs Joined in
social dinner. where there was Of course. wine
wit, mrth, and music. II was so reported to us. bv
one who looked in upon the happy throng, just as
the James e. Day was coming along from Mobile
He recognized some Of the Stingarees as in excel
lent humoF, and left as the iovial cheers were return
ing the compliment for good boat song.
Out Of doors, however, the day closed ploomiIv.
The squalls terminated ina settled rain, whieheon.
tinued to pour down steadily, and confine the
movement within doors.
While we are writing on the subject, we may as
we'll enter a complaint at the want of attendance
at the wharf both when the Oregon reached there
from New Orleans, and the Day afterwards, from
Mobile Il rained heavily, there was no light on
the dock, or along the dismal dark wharf and what
was careless al least, the warehouse, in which tenn
porary shelter might have been found was closed
and locked. A little attention to this matter, bv
sending lantern down, and seeing that the only
shelter from rain is not shut when the boats arc
expected, would be cheap civlity to guests which
would be very acceptable.
We have heard Of no accidents at the Regatta
One skif navigated by couple of adventurous
lads, who put out to see the race, was caught in
the squall and would probably have been svvamped
but for the timely aid Of one Of the racing boats
which deviated from its track and took the ex.
hauated boys on board.
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a line Of first class steamers
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