The New York herald., 1851-09-14
Our London Correspondence.

bridge, Of New York; Colonel Clifton, of Louisiana;
Colonel Smith, of Virginia; Mr.. Peabody, and
some other American gentlemen, to DO present at
Cowes on Friday, the 2lst, to witness the sailing
match to come of that day. Owing to this jour
ney, lost Friday the regular mail day, as il was
not possible to send from Cowes, on that day. in
time for the regular steamer. We were all pre-.
pared for American triumph, for all accounts re.
presented the cspability aud performance of the
American yacht as something supernatural
In fact, the performance Of the America has
something marvellous about it, The vulgar here
abouts, actually believe that sho is aided by the
devil, and that it is magic viii III makes her sail
she does; others pretend that she has screw pro-
peller concealed beneath her keel. MIR. Stephenson
member of Parliament, has at length agreed to
contend against her with his yacht Titania, and
the match is to come OF soon after the Regatta
II is doubtful however, if it will take place; is
already whispered about that MIR. Stephenson will
not venture to run the risk. The people here arc
| quite superstiti0us, and resort to supernatural
agencies to account for what they cannot immedi-
atey comprehend; AMI The spirit OF fear having
seized upon all the sailors, Mr.. Stephenson thinks
his n.en would not be in u lit condition TO Man his
yacht III such tyiog Tencounter
ThE SAILING THE NEW YORK YACHT.
Several Oppori iuDites have been afforded the
numerous and curious spectators, fIon all parts,
assembled at Cowes, OF wlsnessng the performance
| Of tho famous America. On Thursday afternoon,
esIeoiaiy-the eve Of the intended contest of the
| yachts OF oil Iations-a fine sight was seen. The
America, followed by a lOtilla Of yachts, seeming
like Diana, supreme among her nymphs, sailed
| back from an excursion she had taken to the
Needles IN full sight OF Cowss and the long beach
OF the Solent. Her toresai, fore and aft foressn
ana msiDsail we're set. she went along softly,
easily, and lightly, cutting at rapid rate through
the waters OF the sea, as proudly and quickly as
Sea biId skins over the waves, looking more like
swallow meving steadily in the air on silent wing,
than vessel in The sea. Twenty or thirty yachts,
scbocneIs and cutters followed her, stranng every
Ierve; but she lett them all to keep respectful
ditsnee, shooting away in front OF them with the
utmost case. The inhabitants of Cowes, and the
elCest yaehmen, were perfectly astonished. They
Lever saw anything like 1t before. AS the sailing
Progres sed, and she ostanced all the yachts aud
cutters behind her, several yachts which had been
selling about tne bay, and were ahead OF her, put
10 all their energies, and altering their course,
sailoa in front, # TO show tue spectators Of the
tctne IT they, AZ least, could keep ahead OF her.
| 1L,s was new trial, and u most exciting sight.
| 1be America cody pursues her way, aud soon
passes soseIal OF thtse, ard b anG bye she gaEs
Jp,n ibe most, and soon passes them as If they
were at anchor. In herrapid movement, the yachts,
| Gs sbe Iasses them, seem lot to move at ALL 20
complete Is her triumph, and so quickly was it
achieved
EXCITEMENT IN LONDON.
All these reports of this wonderful American |
yacht rsis. d the excl ement OF the Londoners to
Tie hghest pitch, ara great CROWDS rushed to the
rsllioad depot, early Friday morning, to go to
CoMes, 20 wDess the Ealing match to come OF that
dey. Early In The morrIpg ot Friday. the 2ls, an
eaIiess tram Of amazing length left London for
Southampton and Cowes it was crowde l. no less
| than ,5C0 persons, il was said, travelling on to
the scene Of excitement, in this train alone, besides
those Who vert by the other regular trains the day
before, as well as on this day. But they were all
doomed TO disappointu elt; the yachts had all
started, ard were out Of sight when the train got
INTO Southampton; and by the time fixed for the
sight. II was bitter disappointment to many,
aI Was felt severely Those who stay ID at Cowes,
not being obliged To return the day, Of course
we're present At the final scene, aud Witnessed the
! triumph of America. Among these were his Tx
| cclleicy the American Ambassador, Colonel Law
renee, his ron, ard other distinguished Americans,
who were all present at this great scene
MATCH.
The morning of the eventiul day dawned at last,
ard curiosity and expectation wore on tiptoe
tbioug bout Cowes and the eignborhood, and among
the numerous visiters expressly como down for the
occasion. took walk with General Wabridge
along the beach, where We selected good position
| to see tho sport. MIR. Lawrence, our Ambassador,
with his friends, and numerous other Americans,
went on beard steamer to accompany and view
the match.
At 10 o'clock precisely the gun was fired oG, aud
the yachts ali started Thoy we're the yachts of all
Daiions-the only chance afiordedte the America Of
eoniendipg in any match at all, no other means of
competition having been possible, as none were
| r.
all Lations, being called tho Affiliations Cup"
gave the only chance for the trial Of the powers OF
| the Now Yorker, in any serious contest They
started at 10 0preci.ely--eighteen 10 number.
Not having been on board tho steamer, preferripg
TO stay on shore, refer you TO the account In tie
1nns, by al amateur, giving a full narrative Of
all that occurred after startng TO the final end Of
\ tie match. While the yachts were sailing round
the Island, the scene among us who re NAMED on
| shore was most interesting and animating.
tuK scESE AT COwEs-IHE QUEEN COMES TO SKE
| TIE PRowESs OF Iug AMERICA.
| Al Smense crow 4 lined tue beach md The piers
| a Cowes during tho Who'll, day, watching for the
return OF the cohter dir fleet round the island. IL
wss an animated and excithg scene. The sea was
covered with craft OF ell sizes, chiefly, however,
pleasure boats hlled with gay company. Various
reports cir cuiated ia the crowd; said ths Ame
riea the fourth. far; but the general opinion
| was that she was a hea 4.
At about four o'clock, 2. NJ, the Qucen left Os-
horne House, just oppo.ite Cowes, and embarked
Cn board her yacht steamer followed by the little
FAIRY, 10 meet the contendipg yachts, and witness
ito performance Of sac America. she sailed along
the soler {, in front of the beach and piers. cover
ed with the anNiously watching people. She could
lie distinctly seen, standing IN sort OF house on
cd with interest the animated scene. The people
did rot cheer, nor take especial )cc OF her or her
yacht. This II is which pleases her, aud has made
her prefer tho lsle Of Wight as residence before
Brighten formerly the favorito roy al watering place.
she is reported TO have expressed her dislike to
RIighIop because tho People stared at her so much
abeeas at the Isle Of Wight they let her pass and
/ move about without being pnp onrrssses--that is,
too ,fcious to manifest either overflo wing 10y
atty, or a dissgrcesbe curiosity. she was, hoe.
/ ever. seluted with the roar Of cannon from a nan
OF WARNS sight and altogether, the sight was grand
and imposing. The Queen proceed,d in her yacht
! to the Needles, to meet the contending nutilla;
| there she waited and them all pass by, tho
America taking the lead. She then retained 10
/ Otbornc.
1iiE ARRIVAL AND IIE VICTORY
| It was nearly darn before thcy came buck; We
shore could just dnly the outline Of the several
! yachis a. they came in one after the other. The
! America, knos 70 all by her majestic gait,
! csne in three quarters Of an hour before any Of
the Others, ami thus won, all had iorcsecn. the
gol lttn cup In the evening there was splendid
display Of Greweiks on the lion, and Coscs was
tn, fccrc Of great excitement. IL might and ought
to he added as the conclusion Of this acsount, that