The New York herald., 1863-09-04
GRAND Aquatic Celsbratts.s = o" tne aiud-
son River
THE c0RNwALL REGArrA-DoUBLE Siorohf of THs
WARD BROTHERs.

son River
THE CORNWALL RgoArrA-DoUBLE yioroHf OF THs
WARD BROTHERS.
Yestarda one OF the most interesting aquatic ceebra
tons that has ever been held the Hudson river
opposite Cornwall landing in Newburg Bay Until the last
two years the Newbug has always been able 70
hold regatta annually Of its which always re-
garded by our prominent oarsmen Of tho leading
aquatic events OF the Possessing in itself
many or our most accomplished scuefs In
Guiding among others the world renowned Anne
rcan champion, Joshua Ward, who, although be
longing 70 Cornwall. village the river side, some
five miles below has always been regarded as iden-
titled with Newburg 1t natural to hat aquatic
sports would there be held in high general estimation
FOR the past seasons whether owing 20 the prel.
dicia influence OF the upon outdoor gene.
rally some other local cause, regatta has been
held on the Hudson at Newburg The cessation OF
zDese interesting aquatic contests has
source OF regret 70 many OF the resi- ems OF that
locality, and the worldwide renown gained by the
champion u American oaFsmen, Joshua ward, by
his recent victory over his previous oonqueror,
Hanl some portion OF which became naturally attached
10 the locality whore he beon ed
Of reviying these rerattas The citizens of Newburg
IacitIy declining intaLory steps this mat
TER the resident geniomeu and visitors arouun the wi
iago Cornwall, where the champion resides, deter
mined TO hold regatta OF their own on the Hudson
river at that place The necessary fund.- scediy
subscribed and the Of the details of
the affair placed in the nands OF the champion ohga
Ward. himself Under his direction two single
scuiis, were announcedthe hrst three mie
70 all competitors, and the second milo and haif
Their decision
steamer TO kewburg, and an equally delightful arrive OF
i've miles along It's side, brought CornN Il, ing
the locality hxod upon Tor the regatta h6re
cordially and courteousy welcomed by the chamnion,
whose time was Iuiy engrossed b. his numerous dues
echooner yacht was moored IN the rivcr-the ap-
pointed judges stake ooat-and from this, through
fhe courtesy OF the gentlemen constituting the
commttce, we were enabled TO the proceedings
ii was evidently regarded gala day among the resi-.
dents OF the district they Kept pouring ii BY hun
dreds, until the banks Of the dense
by excited aud interested spectators In addition to the
committee, officials and invited guests, the udges boat
bore large freight OF beautiful elegantly attred
ladies', whose presence LEM additional the
scene Nor had the managers Of this regatta forgotten
the charms II music on the occasion as an excellent
band stationed boat, and choicest refresh
nleuts edible and blbabc. we're provided in the ampet
ripple disturbing surface Of the bay while the TEN
lperature delightfully."- cool and agreeable Mr.. +. s.
Iirogory, Jr., of Jersey CITY oaicisted rs umpire.
The 1rst OF mile ana half for single scus
to youths under eighteen years OF age the prze
being $26 and the second So The boats entered
John Hancon, rowe by Augustus hosher, " hewbgrg,
and the Elsie rowed oy Ellis Ward brother Of the
champion. There was little betting, although $50
THx RAcx-Young Ward had the inside but lost little
start on the signal gun being red owing superior
auckness OF Mosher IN gettin OF iew strokes how
ever, placed Ward alongside him. a close and spirited
contest ensued all the down the further
Aiosher rowed pluckiy, the doubt a.
Ae could never reach his opponent, who tho
easily at least by six boat lengths in 1907. The
LerS style OF rowing elected general adm ration,
being modelled that Of his brother, the champion
II is long. regular and graceful and the time made
shows its enectvenesss in cleavng the That he
viii, in time with practice and attention take high II
not the highest. rank be doubted
$40 for the nrst and $50 for the second prize r.e
entries were tho Dick Rsdon rowed by Gilbert Ward, |
ssa By snSa. the
tne ~ r. Hin, rowed by John Harcon, Of Pougn |
1 opae' and tho ogden rowed by John Risn, OF New
kuoN mod
have often carried on tho palm at various rerattss
Stevens owing 70 hts having times good
second TO the champion different occaions.
down rs the winner snd freely backed AZ Dst the held
There good deal OF place betting Others
known that GU Ward suffering from painful fe.on
ON his right thumb which made it difficult
him to grasp hts firmly, and this fact made his
Lave done.
liR RacE-Haucon had the inside Stevens next ward
and Bigin In the order named Hancon got on first,
Bgiin and stevens fouiirg, and both mutually nc
Sasing the other OF the aot, although We be
ieve tho latter blame. Ward, although |
no was impeded in consequence OF this toung quickly
drew alongside Iiancon and with few strokes
passed him and Assumed the lead, which he retained |
down 70 the lower stakeboat the Stevens
coming home passed ancon taking place, but his
most determined Efforts could enable him reach
Ward, who inspired by the cheers of the numerous
spectators put On spurt in tho last afty yards, and
came home winner by lengths 10 minutes So
seconds Stevens lengths OF BigIin who
lodged protest against the former receiving the
for an alleged foui HHncon was a long way behind
The winner received quite ovation on his success,
the disadvantage he abored under with his aed hand
beng patent to all, and only the determined pluck
coiid have enabled him TO bear up undor the exquisite
pain he suffered his injured thumb having burst during
the race, owing to his exertons. Probably
coripished tro of than the champion and his
victorious brothers were never before known.
kext year learn, II Is intended 70 nold another
eas At the place, whom unusual exertions will be
made 70 render si more successful than the present
Rocky Mountain sp0rting Inselligence. 1
from tno Virginia (Novada ierrory) Union, Aug H..
TIE RACEs.
Several hundred people assembled the Carson
last Saturday the closing OF tho week races
The nrs ~ the day trotng between Col
baths Reindeer and Bucsskin aud smiths Snake and
purse ST5 Tue frst heat won by Colbaths team
tne secood by SmHhs and the third b, Cobsths: tne
400 35T 3J9 Then followed closely contest d
ming ra,e bet~eca kfis, Molly Hpiy and kangaroo Bill
mile heats hest 10 three Rufus the FIRST heat
ip i5Tk but Molly Higy the two second heats In
Or and 90 The third Of the day between
winona and Bay Ned single dash of one mile, tor ot
yeus purse Of $40, which wnona won In so.
THE PRIZE RIS0-A FIGHT
Yesterday afternoon Thomas McAipine (known ~
sIrosp') aSacramento uewsboy and BarDey Harris
accordance with previous arrangement for the purpose
or having prize fight for tho OF twenty dollars
Seven "rounds OF about minute duration each we're
fought-McA Alpine drawing the hrst "csret, giving DIS
antagonist the drst knock down. and winning each
round On the eighth round Harris picked up his shirt
snd walked Of.
=. A FIGHT TO COME orr.
We heard rumor On the street yesterday, that ue
nnary arrangements had been effected for prize nght
between Wn. Mc6rath aud Thomas ialy for 81 900 a
siicfor cit money be Pot up and all arrangements
perfected daring this week
Miiisary Review I'm Canada.
BRASroRp, Z. w., sept. 3, ls63.
1ected from all points the Western Province, held
here 10 day An immense concourse OF spectators
present, and great cnthnsiasm was manifested