The New York herald., 1863-06-30

FIVE DAYS IN the LOWER sAy.
THE SAIL AROUND THE LIaHTsHIP
Pig Race, swimming Match, Other Aquatic
Sports. and q Good Time Generally
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Sports. and o Good Time Generally,
snce the commencement Of tho war the Aususs regat
tas orthe New York Yacht Club have not been very
numerousy attended. This circumstance induced
Commodore Stevens to order . Ave days reudez
vous IN the Lower Bay during the present month for h
purpose OF giving those gentlemen who had been prevent
Cd from being present at the summer regattas
the last two years opportunity Of again sailing with
the squadron and ct the time produce revival Of
the spirit or former years. The vessels Of the Yacht
Club have generally gone cruise down East In The
month OF August; but this year the Commodore deter
mined on opening the yachting earlier than usual
and varying the amusemcnts enjoyed such
For this purpose he selected tho Horseshoe the Lower
Bay, as rendezvous for the vesssb OF the squadron.
Bounded al the Horseshoe Is. side by the High
lands OF tho Nevssnk and the other by tho low wood
cd shores Of Sandy Hook, Affords unequallsd facilities
for boat racing swimming matches and all other aqua
tic sports Tho secusou and privacy 70 be found there
also Inducements which guided the Commodore In
his choice Of rendezvous.
THE RENDEZVOUS
In accordance with the orders Of tho Commodore the
following vessels rendezvoused 10 the Horseshoe
Thursday last the 25th nst yavorita, owned by
Mr.. Kingsland, Vice Commodore Of squadros; tho
Seadrift Henrietta, Annie and Nettie The Seadr and
Henrieta the nrst vessels 70 cast anchor the
rendezvous The Favorita with Vice Commodore Kngs.
land on board, came next The Annie and Netts arrived
shortly afterwards.
Tho Maria, owned BY Mr.. Edward Stevens, Commodore
OF the squadron unable present In consequence
Of having been struck BY lightning short time since
The other yachts we're desiRd the city, owing 10 the
busincss and other engagements OF their owners.
The Vca COynunOdora saluted nv ina
vcssels Immediately the anchor let 60, and the
captains reported themselves board the Favora 10
pay their respects TO tho Vice Commodore and await
ders twas decided TO get under weigh at early hour
the next morning. for the purpose Of sailing round the
Ish,shp, thence up Long Branch and to the
Horseshoe IN tho evening.
During the evening boats were ordered out and the
yachsmcr visited their friends board the different
vessels Of the squadron. After spending short time In
conversation aud partakng Of the hospitality
they again sought their beats nHT
After returning board thsr respective vessels a
brilliant display Of fireworks place. large number
OF rockets blue lights and Roman candles let on
from the different yachts Their brilan, light dis
tincty visible from the Highlands for time the
little eet Of beautiful vessels envcloped wierd
and ghostlike atmosphere Quiet and darkness finally
settled down, and all on board apparently soon
wrapped In sleep and rocked by grand old gentle
swell, as zach vessel swung lightly at it's anchor
At an early hour On Friday morning observed the
Crows OF the different yachts busy employed coiIng
away ropes polishing the brass work cleaning down
the decks large number Of the yashtsmen made
their appearance and INDUCED the luxury Of plunge
overheard They emerged from the water glowing with
health and vigor, and while making good use OF th,
towels many sly Jokes cracked the expense Of
their companions who had learned the swim
ming. These latter however, not far behind in the
matter Of bath. They pasrouized mpsovissd shower
BATH which easily Attanabls with the aid Of good
nured sailor who took very kindly 20 the duty Of pour
ing buckets OF salt water over s who chose to undergo
tbs ordeal. ~ n1s
THE SAIL AROUND THE LioHrsHfP.
About ten O'Clock unusual commoton visible.
Boats pus on from the different yachts aud landed all the
captains Of ths feet on board the Vice Ccmmo.
dors's yacht On returning 70 their own vcs.
sells the "cllck, ."click.~ "click' Of the anchor
chain vac distinctly heard across the water.
Soon each vessel bad anchor up and tho white sails
were spread A pua Of smoke from the Faversa, fol-
lowed by the report Of gun served 70 draw attention
the signal "Make SAIL" which had just been hostcd BY
tho Vice Commodore. In short time the yachts
al under weigh for sail arosnd the Lightshp. The
weather was remarkably favorable for the rip-brish
sunshine and clear buesky through which whe neecy
clouds occasionally gded Old Boreas kept the sparkling
waves In motion with gentle southern breeze, making
sailing very pleasant for all hands The Annie sloop
gged yacht painted white gded on shead of the other
A. .o,,.- srss,e 80. ea,,r,nv e.,c,I,,ed ~ ssveo,
s., s.., ..,,,r. o,,,o, Tho Yacht. ALI made ,coa
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-, 80. ,,s has, linz h,cs % ,h ,.rasz.
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even"s "e y"'n' N''''s ''''''' " . ny " ~ ~
,rips the even ne smart shower OF rain fell last
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ing some h"uhs, necoes''"''s ''o y"e"'s" " """ '
below. This they apparently experienced but little
stv In doing M the soopds Of vocal music aud peals
.,-,.- -. a.. 49, =, ,no ,,r.~.n, ,..h,. 49,
OF iAusn'e' "1' '"e ~~'' " ~ ~ $3.50 W
clearly proved.
FIG RACE AND oTHRR AMI sENENTs.