New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-13
CRUISE OF THE NETWORK YACHT
SQUADRON.
Of The N. Y. Tribune.


YACHT SQUADRON, Aug. 9, 1860.
Nothing of interest occurred last night while at
NeEHayen save slight sea-sckness with the most Of
he keen ones like myself and the trial of Yankee to
,el the Commodore an immense gong which 10 TO be
sounded throughout the feet to prepare for embarkng
We left our moOriDg as usual, and as usual nothing
has occurred except light winds and the happing or
sai,, with the benefit Of hot sun. Things have been
90 dull that number Of the yachts by way Of variety
took the inside channel by Falkland Light and have
been tied up there for hours for want OF wind while
others that kept Long island have been nearing
New London 80 that You perceive in to-day shling
there has been much variation and the Fleet extends
at This time Is p. M distance OF nearly ten
miles. Seven miles ahead gee some OF the fieet going
into port Just around zee At least dozen yachts
scarcely moving; behind me see many more 10 me
same way YachciDg is like life-vsry uncertain But
you get good feb good fresh air. and, if you have good
company you are sure to have good time. We hope
yet to get to New-London tonight. The lea hug
schooner by miles is Madge. She took the inside han-
mel got becalmed and is now watching her friends %
into port long distance ahead. Gard playing, whist
ling singing and drinking which Is not usually
allow ed on YACHT, have al in their turn, been re-
sorted to for wind. But they prove OF no use-and IL
may be that some may have been 80 vulgar ~ to swear
for breeze; but have met with none Of tina. k>nd.
The Rebecca is entertaining with a fife assure
YOU even that simple sound refreshing in this mono
tonous clustering calm. A, We lay OH the ight-ship,
we -ueounter the Haze Madgie Irene Bessie Wdgeon,
Mallory. Rebscca Uhdine, and Romance, all in heap,
with snIdry others in the vicinity While we are here
lsrlessly rising and falling with the groundswell, we
have the pleasure of seeing the fortunate ones sailing
there Won shall knowi. The sailing has been devoid
of interest-so much like driftiDg-that conceive the
arrivals are matter of sort of consequence MIsGo
NEWPORT, August H. 1860.
Yesterday morning found all the fleet in dense fog
at New-L ondon Orders were given that soon as it
would do to venture out, all were to be prepared to
leave for this point About ii a. m, it broke away
and although the weather still dubious our excel
lent Commodore had his gun fred as asgna to leave
the barbor. II is whispered that the Commodores
lady ia at Newport, and perhaps he was anxious to
reach that point if The right. We beat out, and
after On hour laid our and proceeded till nearly
off StoninCton when suddenly the dense fog was re-
newed shutting all out. You could not see hity
wards in any direction. Just as il closed it left the
Mannersipg ahead, Mallory next, Narraganset next,
Irene next and the balance all close after them, and
destroyed two beautiful contests one between the
Mannersipg and Mallory, the former rather beating,
and the other between the Naraganset and the Irene,
ron was now hemmed in between Fisher Island and
the reef beyond it and the mainand-a tight
place. But the yachtmen get well out OF II,
though the fog continued until we found the Light ship
we drummed upon tin pans, resounded gongs, and
made noises of all kinds to avoid collisions The wind
was light from the south east, and gloomy prospect
awaited US for the night. But patience and close OBJ
seryation finally put few in the harbor Last night
am informed this morning that the Irene was the first
the Narragansett second and the mannesng third at
Newport. During the night, six or seven others ar
rived and the remainder you tell as much about as
can. We now have a strong northeast storm with
heavy rain and likely to continue leaving the squad
ION all scattered from this point TO New London, and
have no doubt some put back there and some
at Stonington. / should think this situation would
terminate the cruise which will be regretted by all as
we were looking for nice time in New Bedford.
Our Commodore and Vice-COmmodore, as well as all
the officers of the club among those left outside.
You will notice that it was the small yachts that
fought it ont aud showed game. Even the Rebecca
who goes in 60 fast for salt water sailing, was found
missing on this occasion. cannot close this without
stating the fact that the Little Alpha about the small
est in the SQUADRON ran through in the total darkness
commercially, and sailed in perol by her owner,
Richard Morris of Pelham nearly seventy years
of age who learn never left hi, tiler ls this not
lesson for our fast smootb water fair weather, day
light yacht owners who only care for speed, at the
annual regattal 1t would seem that security IN all
wealhers and comfort at all times should comprise
portion of the prominent points of yachting L do not
look for the remainder of the fleet until tomorrow.
We are as cosy as be in this haIbor thanks to an
able commander and vessel We have now
only to enjoy ourselves and await the arrival OF our
belated friends Of the squadron. MINGo.