The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-31
TELEGRAPTITC NEWS.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
The American Yacht Race-O,her News.

The American facht hace-uther News
[Per Atlantic Cable
SorTu.vproS, EsGLASD, "Wednesday morn.
ing December 26-The yacht Henrietta ar
lived at the Needles, of Cowes, mt 5:i5 last
,veniug. The FIeetwing arrived ut O'Clock
his A. NJ, and the Yesta at $40 A. NJ. The
Board OF Admiralty gave orders that every
facility should he rendered the yachts by The
Ulcers on duty In the English channel. TIL
members Of the Royal Yacht Squadron ex
ended n magnificent and cordial reception to
he crews.
The Henrietta anchored in Southampton
hannel opposite the Osborne House. She
made tho trip In the unprecedented time OF
thirteen days and twenty-five hours. All on
oard are safe and well. The Henrietta los
light OF the Fleetwing and Iesta on the nigh
hey started, and did not see them during tn
passage. The Fleetwing took course TO tn
lorth, and Nesta course 10 the south of thai
AIKEN by the Henrietta, which kept the regu-
lar steamer track the whole distance. During
he first seven days OF the passage she had
old, rough weather. with alternate rain, hail,
md snow squally, with wind from the west.
She was received with cheers on passing tn
Needles Captain Brown, secretary of tn,
offered the hospitality of the club to the party.
public dinner TO the yachtmen Is proposed
The captain of her British Majesty's iron.
had Hector has offered facilities of the Ports.
mouth dock yard for repairs; but as none
were needed, the offer was respectfully de.
cliued.
-GowRs, ISLE OF WIGHT, December 26.--The
Fleetwing and Ycsta arrived early this morn.
ing. The former had n rough passage. Siz
seamen were washed OF tho bowsprit while
fuTling jb in a gale. The Nesta reports no.
thing OF moment. All on board both boats
are well.
The yachts arrived before Commodore Nc
Wicker could receive them. He is expected TO
arrive to-day.
The Earl Of Wilton has sent congra tula
tory letter to the yatchmen.
The news of the arrival OF the yachts was
sent directly 10 the Queen by her special re-
quest.
This morning the Royal Yacht Club fired
salute of eleven guns in honor of the winner.
The Henrietta manned her yards and dipped
her colors in acknowledgment Of the compli
ment. 4 deputation of the citizens of Cowes
has rendered the party II grand banquet, to
come of at their convenience.
a large crowd of curious spectators is on
shore and others in boats cheering the three
yachts. Many visitors have come down from
London 10 witness the scene. The quick pas
sage is the subject of conversation among all
classes in England. Numerous offers of hos
FATALITIES have been received from all quarters.
PARIS, December 26.--The Americans here
are iubiaut over the yacht race, and the
Cherbourg regatta has derived new interest
from it, A banquet 10 the American yacht
men is proposed by friends in this city
SOUTHAMPTON, December 2G.-The Henrietta
made the entire passage on one tack and with
out the slightest accident. The greatest day 8
run was 80 miles, and the least 49, which
was during Il heavy storm, when she hove to
| for several honrs.
DrULlx, December 2G.-Thc Dublin papers
publish 4 letter from General MILAN, prrsi-
dent of the Fcnian Military Council of Ire.
| land, in which he denounces James Stephens,
| &. q. l. r., rs a humbug and 4 rascal. 1t has
| created 4 profound sensation among the popu.
| lace, aud is regarded By some rs n stratagem OF
| the British Government to put down the Fe-
| nan movement.
| LONDON, December - - Noon.-Consols
quoted ut % for money. American securities
steady j.2o's, -.
| LIVERPOOL, December % Cotton steady nj
l4iad. for middling; estimated sales, 1900
| bales
| PARIS, December 25-NapolcOn yesterday
| accorded 4 reception 10 General Dix. He said,
in reply 10 assurances Of the good will OF the
! United States, that I've placed the highest
value upon the friendship of that country,
and the ancient souvenirs Of cordial feeling,
together with mutual interests depending,
were certain guarantees that pleasant rela.
/ tons would continue 10 exist
General Dix was presented by the retiring
minister, MIR. BtGelow.
| AguENs, GKEEcE, December 2j.-Rcports
! from Canea, the capital Of Gambia, by way OF
| Syria, say another battle had taken place be-
! tween the Turks and Greek rebels, in which
| the former were defeated.
| LONDON, December 25-P. MA telegram
| from Hong Kong states that the French fleet
| in Corea has been defeated III IN engagement
at kinghap, Cochin China. The fleet has re
| turned to Shanghai.
| The Queen is staying at Osborne House for a
few days.
LoSDoY, December Pep. N.-The repulse Q.
the French fleet in Corea is confirmed. The
| Chinese shore batteries are said 10 be lormida-
! Bile
PARIS, December 26.-A corp detot in the
| Spanish Government is said 10 he imminent.
The Queen is unable 10 select ministry
which has the confidence either Of the Pro-
. gras.iouist or Church parties.
LoNDoS. December 26-Evening Money
market unchanged; consols closed Ut 30; j'2o's
at 72A.
/ LIVERPOOL, December 2G-Evening Cotton
rules steady; sales of middiing uplands al
| 49, sales for the day, 5000 bales.
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