The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-06
THE CORPORATION REGATTA.


James Conner postponed till the occasion of his nau
guration as Grand sachem some weeks hence.
THE CORPORATION REGATTA.
Amongst the other things provided by the city auhori
ties for proper celebration Of the Fourth was the
nual regatta and point Of interest," II was no way be-
hind any thing took place before in waters Two
large barges providedone by the members Of the
Common Council another by the members Of the New
York Regatta Club. Both barges very tastefuy de-
corated with bunting Of all descriptions, and with the
crowded and pleased passengers formed quite an interest
ing picture.
At about twelve o'clock the two barges were towcd
out the stream at about distance of 400 feet from
the Shore and there anchored 10 enable the guests
to have good view of the coming regatta. On board the
Common Council barge they had Robertson band which
helped very much to enliven the scene, by playing at
short intervals Of the most fashionable and in
spirting On both of the barges they had COLA
ton for theguests but there appeared to be general
complaint Of the small quantity Of edblcs, while there
plenty Of drinks TO be obtained all sides. per-
who obtained sandwich considered extremely
fortunate, and there many who went hungry all the
day.
The appearance of the Battery attracted atten
ton on account its crowded state From end to
the there nothing to be but human beings
and the estimate made by those who judges Of the
number OF persons gathered the Battery to view the
regatta was nearly twenty thousand. The ncghboring
piers and docks were also crowded with people, all
anxious to witness the races and to cheer their IA
vortes.
The only drawback TO the days amusement was the
storm that prang up and helped to dampen the ardor Of
all in more than Those in the judges boat
we're exposed to II all, and had to patiently sit and
weather the Storm which lasted for nearly half hour
The small awning over the boat, instead Of serving
protection to those beneath only gathered the RAIN and
then deposited il with force upon the unforunaes below
However nobody forgot that the glorious Fourth and
accordingly bore II with fortltude worthy OF the day
and when the again shone OUT and the races which
were interrupted for short tme continued every.
body forgot tho drenchins they got and all again
citcment and good humor.
The scene the Battery when II commenced TO rain
was amusing in the extreme. The thousands who had
gathered there Ted before the storm. Men, and
children could flying at all points to place of
safety and ave minutes after the rain commenced there
were scarcely one hundred people left the ground But
scarcely had the rain subsidized when the Battery was
again all lfe and no would have imagined that any
thing unpleasant had occurred
The scene in the bay was well worth seeing and formed
picturc that New Yors alone could produce There
were steamers loaded down with pas sngers some Of
them almost bent down to the guards there we're excur
sion boats private boats fishing parties &c. and every
thing that would float pressed into service The
shipping was gayy decorated with flags and the Harriet
lane had strings Of flags and s and presented quite
/ pleasing aspect
The Illustrated papers had artists on the Common
Council barge who took sketches Of tho drcn, races,
and there was gentleman who had apparatus for
taking instantaneous pictures. The excitement al
sides Was intense and at the close OF the regatta all
expreescd themselves pleased with the days entertain
mcnt.
| Tho 6rst race on the programme which s1 to
| have taken place at IL ~, did not como OF, in
| consequence Of there being no wind. There were
eleven boats entered for the race and had IL taken
4 Mace IL woald have been tho most exciting one Of
the day The boats to be sailed without ruddcrs or
oars and would have to depend upon their sail slonc for
tho purpose OF steering There two prizes 10 be
awarded one OF so and Of SIS The win proba-
bly take place in few days. when tho people Of New
York will have opportunity OF witnessing this novel
race The following the boats entered, and are the
ones tina, viii run when the race does take place
Nan v. 10 feet. T. J. Cody, 10 feet.
| Ian Bryant, 10 tcet. i'eindeer, lsieet.
Peter Kcegn, ~ feet Jula Dean, ~ feet'
| chas. Harvey, 10 feet. Maggie conclin.
Jersey, 10 feet.
Tue second race the list although the FIRST that
really run we between tho cared boats-orcn 20
amateurs only. The boats entered tho What IL IT,
length Is feet Nyantc and the Aurora, length 45 feet,
The Nyantic took the place Of tho wavcriy which
ruled out OF the race account d having picked crew
which was directly against the rules Of the race.
Tho ras,e also withdrew on account OF breaking
They started at thirtytwo minutes past two at tho
ord Of the Judges and got OF well together, eciting
mnuv cheers from their friends shore and
aloat.
They rounded the stake boat At the conclusion OF the
race as folowsthe What Is I ahead, winning the first
prizc and the Aurora, second taking the econd prize.
The c was for tho What Is ~ 20 minutes 10 seconds
for the Aurora, % minutes 2s seconds Tho prizes
we're for the nrst silvcp trumpet and champion pen
nant, and for the second SILK American ensign.
| The third rsce Was between boats with Two pairs Of
scus and the judges at thirty one MINUTES past TWO
started The boats With were entered as follows;,-
AiHdpc, Maggie
| ranpv Thos POWELL,
| JJcrry W. Genet. Wild frisiman
Al The start the Aladgc and G. W. wnship sprans
ahead and kept the lead for time. The start and
stained themselves 10 the utmost The following boats
took the prizcs:-First-Iack Mcdonnell; sccond-G. w
winship; thrd-Hcnry W. Genet. The arst prize was
! scoO. the second, SIS. and the third, SIS.
The fourth race between the four cared boats, and
| the following entries were made
Stranger q roughkccpsic, length 10 feet.
| Charles Markay, n. u. r. G., length 80 feet
Judge VOORHEES,, Of Brooklyn, length ssjs feet.
Unexpected, length 40 feet
r. g wood, Of Ncwburg. length 80 feet.
Great Eastern, length 80 feet.
Alta signal nom the judges boat they started and re
cevcd the nest unboanded applause FOR the uniform man
ner IN which they bent 20 their oars Just az they
out Of sight Of the judges boat the storm Of which
smoke before sprang up and upset all the arrangements
driving some Of the stake boats from their anchorage
and setting the judges boa, aart 'ne o. a.