Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-31
THE OCEAN YACHT RACE.
The Henrietta the Winuer-Voyaye made
in Less than Fourteen Days-Casualty
on the Fisetwius

tue E1eetW1nS
The yacht Henrietta Mr.. James Gordon
Bennett, IT, owner and commander, has won
the great ocean race. She arrived al Cowes
Isle of Wight, at IS minutes past nye O'Clock
loud cheers.
The Fieetwing arrived at two O'Clock next
morning. and the Eesta al half-past three
The Board Of Admiralty gave orders that ev
cry facility sbould be rendered the yachts by
me officers on duty in the English Channel.
j he members of the Royal Yacht Squadron
extended a magnificent and cordial reception
10 the crews of the yachts.
Ihe Fleetwing had rough passage. Six
seamen were washed off the bowsprit while
luIiiHg the Jo in gale. The Nesta reports
nothlng else of moment on the passage All
on board both boats are well. The yachts ar
rived before Commodore McVickar
he persons washed overheard from the
Fleetwing on the voyage were Sailing Captains
Nichols and Woods and Sesmen Kelly and
Nelson
The Henrietta anchored in the Southampton
channel opposite Osb N House, where q ueen
Victoria is staying for a few days She made
the trip in the unprecedented time Of ltirtesn
days and tcenfy-ticO hours. mean ttms All on
board are safe and well
private dispatch from the Henrietta states
tDat The yacht experienced strong westerly
gales. On the eighth day out she hove to for
tweINe hours In heavy gale. During the re-
mainder OF the voyage the weather was more
moderate, with topping seas. The Henrietta
behaved splendidly, andevery person on board
mace the voyage as comfortably as n on a
steamer. There was no illness or accident
She brought over all her spars and sails The
Henrietta passed the Needles under full can
vas, and went into Cowes safely and in good
style. On the first day out from New y York she
passed the steamship Cuba, and on the ninth
day out the steamship Louisiana. On the
eleventh day cut she passed the steamer Rre
men and packet ship Philadelphia
The Henrietta made the entire passage or
one TACK and without the slightest accident
he greatest days run was two hundred and
eighty miles, and the least one hundred aud
thirteen miles. which was during a heavy
storm, when she hove to for several hours
Captain Browne, Secretary of the Royal
Yacht Club, came on board and rendered the
hospitality OF the clnb TO the party. A public
dinner 10 the yachtmen is proposed. The cap
tam OF her Malesty's iron clad Hector has
offered the facilities of the Portsmouth Dock
yard for repairs; but none are needed the
offer has been respectfully declined
Inc Queen is staying AT Osborn House for a
few days. The Earl of Walton has sent a con-
gratulatory letter to the yachtmen upon the
successful Issue of the vehture The news of
me arrival OF the yachts was sent up at once
10 the Queen by her special request.
cows, Dec. 26, Is66.-This morning the
Royal Yacht Club of England fired a salute of
eleven guns in honor Of the winner. The crew
OF the Henrietta manned the yards and dipped
her colors in true man of war style, i'm ac-
acknowledgement OF the compliment. A deputa-
ton of the citizens of Cowes have rendered the
party grand banquet, 70 come off at their
convenience.
Large crowds Of curious spectators are on
the shore and others on the boats cheering the
from London to witness the scene. Cfeat in
terest has been felt in the yacht race in Eng
land, and tits being generally discussed among
all classes They are astonIshed at the quick
passage made under such unfa avorable weather
Numerous offers of hospitality are being re-
ceIved from various parties.
THURSDAY. Dec. 21-7.30 y. m.-The members
Of the New York Yacht Club now in England
are being entertained AT dinner by the members
OF the Royal Yacht Club. The best feeling
prevails and friendly rivalry is being pleas
antly discussed. The Royal Yacht Club has
received from the Queen an in vrtatIOu 70 visit
Osborn House Tomorrow Friday with taeir
guests. On Saturday il is agreed that the
yachtmen will attend a grand banquet given
by The officers OF he town OF Cowes
All the leading London newspapers have
long editorials complimentary TO the yachts
and their crews which took part in the great
race. The Times contains special report OF
the voyage of the Henrietta
PARIS, Dec. 26.-The Americans in Paris are
| jubilanI al the splendid success ofthe Atlantic
yacht race. The event has given new inter-
est to the Cherbourg regatta. A banquet to
The american yacht men Is proposed by their
LONDON, Dec. 27.-The owner of the Henri
eta declares himself ready TO accept a chal-
ienge from any yacht on this side OF the At
lantlc.
Cows, Friday, Dec. p. y. m.-The grand
tanquet OF the Royal Yacht Cluo, has been
postponed until Saturday. in order TO allow
them TO enjoy the hospitslities OF the town OF
Cowes tonight.
CowEs. Dec 29-John Simon Anderton will
ing 10 the New York yacntmen by the Roval
Yacht Club. The entertainment will be one
OF the most noticeable International courteses
ever rendered in this country.
COwEs, Dec. 30, noon.-The vessels in the
roads are everywhere displaying the stars and
stripes alongside OF the union Jack, IN honor
of the American yacht fleet. subscription
has been started for the families of the four
men lost from the Fleetwing Ii was headed
by gentlemen on the Henrietta. Tho subscribed
$500 in gold. Only tour persons were drowned
from the Fleetwing two others were washed
overheard but clung TO The rigging and were
dragged on board.
Sailing Officer Stspley acted with great
courage in attempting 10 rescue the unfortu-
nate men. The corrected list is as follows:
Captains Wood and Hazelton, ard seamen
Mayal and Kelley, of New York: Brown, of
Boston. and Nelson, of Norway. Were saved.
The winning yacht Henrietta. will leave for
hayre on Monday, to crafty the wishes of
|. several American and French yachtmen to
see her.
CowEs, saturday afternoon, Dec. 29.-The
yachting party visited the Osborne House. one
of the residences of the q ueen, and were cour-
teously received by Major General Seymour,
who conducted them about the Palace and
grounds, after which a sumptuous lunch wae
served for the party. This evening the COM
nodore of the New. York Yacht Club. Capt
Bennett, and their yachting friends will dine
with Lord Lennon HIS Royal Highness
Prince Alfred, who nsaGiresfs great interest in
marine sporting matters. will be present