The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-03

her IN the shortest time Poedble. IL you oouls
hibitsd, from the Admiral down to the hunblssl
mechanic Of the yard, to complete her for the next
days race, you would, am sure, have felt the ob-
cation (rendered 50 doubly binding By the manner
in which il was tsndsred,) a. deeply and sincerely
as ourselves, and would regret, much and - sim
cerey ourselves, that any of quarrel should
arise to separate two nations that want but to be
better .cqusiutea with each other: good qgsitiss
locked at II and finished by o'clock the same
evening. For this important service, no remuners-
ton, in any shape or way, would be listened to-
him to do us service, endeavored to prevail upon
to believe the obligation to be altogether on his
side. i trust, with confidence, that il OCCASION
should occur, this delicscy and feeling will b a.
promptly and as delcately reciprocated.
In the race with the Titania, suspect-although
do not know the fact-that too much of her bal
last was taken out. 1t gave her an advantage in
going before the wind, but told very much against
Fer in returning. There was a steady breeze and
good sea running, and she fell rapidly to lee
ward as to be hull down, and nearly out Of sight.
three or four minutes in going down. and some
forty-eight or fifty minutes in returning, on wind
In the race for the Queens cup, there were think,
seventeen entries most of hich, believe, started.
eighty, or, perhaps, one hundred, under weigh, in
and about the harbor; and such another sight
no other country, save England, can furnish.
Our directions from the sailing committee were
simple and direct; We were to start from the Gag.
ship at Cowes, keep the No Mans buoy on the
starboard hand, and from thence make the best Of
which We started. W&gOt of before the wind,
and in the midst of q crowd that We could not pot
rid of for the FIRST eight or nine miles; fresh
breeze then spraDg up that soon cleared US from
yacht in the squadron. At the Needles thesa
was not a yacht that started With US In sight,
SO that the answer said to have been given to
p.:ssa e S% nigh & rhsss
Is no second" literally true. After psssing tho
Needles, we were overtaken BY the Royal steam
yacht Victoria and Albert, with her Majesty and
her family on board, who had come down to VII.
ness tho trial Of speed between the models adopted
by the Old World and those of the New. AS the
steamer slowly passed u.s. we b ad the gratiacasioa
Of rendering our homage to the Queen, after the
and dipping our flags. At this time the Wind had
fallen to Light breeze and We did not arrive at tho
Gag chip until dark. could not learn oorrcot-
arrived. The cup before you lie the trophy Of that
days victory. / promised, half jest, and half
earnest, when parted with you, to bring il homo
to you; The performance Of this promise another
what is oftentimes said in jest, is sometimes done
in earnest" ! am requested, by the gertiemen
wing this cup, to beg your acceptance OF it as .
testimony Of their gratitude TOR the interest yeu
have SO kcenly felt, and so often and kindly OK
pressed, in our welfare and SUCCESS. have but TO
regret that the late hour at which made up my
mind to attempts reply, has put it out OF my power
to make it, what it ought to be- (and, perhaps, but
for that, what it might be,) more worthy OF your
acceptance. With your permission, will propose.
as toast,
"The Health OF The Ea-l Of Wilton"
The Commodore's toast and speech were chssred
enthusiastically. His admirable description of the
intentnsss Of expectation On board che America on
her Srst trial with the Lave-ock, spelibound al
listeners, and almost transformed them into the
statues to which he ikenei biz Grew Each al.
fusion In the address to the courts and manly fair
rlay Of his competitors, during his stay at Cowos.
and especially the liberal and prompt conduct Of
the Admiral Of the station, N putting Her MsJestys
dock and worknen in -equisition for repairing a.
accident to the America, called forth very marked
expressions Of qualification.
The toast to Earl Wu.on was drank standing.
With three times three.
some complimentary remarks upon tie Liberal.
courteous and manly reception given 70 eur yacht
in England and TO her cehce-s, proposed as toast
"The Royal Yacht Squadron OF England
Here another explosion Of enthusiasm, and the
toast was cheered to The echo.
The PRESIDENT, after few appropriate prelimi
rary remarks, proposed the health OF
"The President Of the United States
This was drank standing and with all the honors
Commodore Stevens then said, be was sure to
have the hea-ts Of the whole company to tho toas !:
be was about TO prorose--that Of the Sovereign Of
England, whose gracious visit to the America was
not Of the Least memorable incidents connected
"Her Majesty tho Queen Of England"
The audience rose to their feet at onse and drank
this toast with prolonged cheers.
The PRESIDENT next referred to the arrival with
in twenty four hours. in our port, Of enc Of tho
vessels fitted out by the muni6cence of New York
merchant, who, he was happy 70 add, was also .
member Of the club. We had oil sympathized-as
what gencrou, heart would not-ia the fears OF in
the hopes Of the Lady Franklin, and all rcjoiced
when one Of our own citizens, Q retired merchant.
determined to ft out, a. his own expense, anosher
expedition OF humanity. The governm mt had CO.
operated with him, Gallant spirits, belonging -
Gus enterprise, from which thcy had now returned
unsuccessfGlbut net unsuccessful from any lack Il
daring or skill, or CT endurance, but because tho
elements were stronger than maa. We had hoped
for the pleasure here to-day Of the commander,
Capt De Haven, bat. unfortunately for US, he Was
unable to attend. We have among our gueets,
however, him to whom was committed not thu
least interesting or responsible charge IN this expe-
ditior-the surgeor-on whose skilt and care SO
much was to depend, and who las the Subtraction
Of bringing back, without loss Of life or limb, every
human being that sailed With tksm. propose
"Ths health Of Surgeon kaae, ef The Caitef
States Navy
This toast was warmly welcomed.
Or. NAME, In rising TO reply, sa;d, very nodsstiy
that he was not at al q speaker, and that the call
upon, him for speech was very unexpected lie
COulu Eots EoNeFtF, DAt attempt n us
comrades and himself, TO express the grateful
he entertained ef 50 warn a welcome; the whole
scene, and, indeed, The occurrence 10 which II re-
lated were slmcst Ike dream &c hin, who for
more than year bad BEEN out CT reach OF the civil
lied worli Gu. or from al Communication with IL,
and uniformed Of all it, proceedings. Within this
tine, the Collins STEAMERS, the dying clipper ships
ard the yacht America hal spr-ng into existence,
and wen .Lcir triumYhs; s1d one, unless similarly
situated with himself, could at all appreciate tho
feelings of strange an novelty, well IS Of de-
light, with which 10 heard Of all these things. Hs
reieiced in .hing showing The enterprise aud
liberslity Ct his ccunt7ymen, and would beg to
clude with toast b the names Of Grinnel. Col
Inns, and Stevens, ss worthy Of all -smembr.nes
and honor.
Hearty cheers greeted the remarks and toast.
Nj CHAs. A. DAVIS, second vice president, al
ter calling attention TO The Of the builder OF
the yacbt America. AID referring to the rsmarks-
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