The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-12

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in their waks -Tns Una. AssIps up ana sov>uusss =
the different yachts eagerly scanned and duly
praised and criticised They looked much alike and
+ lind any fault pick any flaws some thought the
Feetwing sat upon the water the most gracefully but
were not Wiling TO stake their money upon The result
point but was soon followed by the vesta and Henrietta
THE START.
Notme was lost In starting after getting into position
At precisely O'Clock the hawsers were let CO.
sails of tho three yachts unfurled and three minutes
past ne the signal gun red and tho vessels under
full he, ,dway Tor Old England
The vehement OF the lockers on this grand and
glorious scene was intense Each one was watching
yachts ar when the Henrietta led or hats were waived
and cheer after cheer went up though tho slight adj
vantage gained in the start agnry Of the terminus
After getting Hdcr full Roadway various steamboats,
either folioYed In the wake ran alongside Of the
tsch,s cheering neln ~ one Or NE Other seemed % ne
Queen struck On ssHany Round tho Flag, Boys" and
hundreds Of voices te different boats joined IN tnc
Ave miles beyond the Lghtship which made about
twenty five miles from city when we saiuted them
them three parting cheers g. u God speed, returned TO
the city. ~.
as early as nine O'Clock yeser. Wy morning. the per-
sonal friends Mr. Bennett Nenced assembling on
the Dock foot Of Christopher str e. there lay the
Henrietta for the ACCOMMODATION Of hi friends aud the
towing of his yacht Sandy Hook BY w0s ana tnrees
on foot and in carriages for nearly one aa ,ne
crowd Mr.. Larry jerome, the conpdgnon y ooyd4e 81
Mr. Bennett, arrived IN carriage with two{nenas A.
half past nine O'clock looking the beau ias6t o. A
English skipper hearty and robust heavy lisht over
coat but partially covered his seamans dress Captain
Sam ies and Mr. Fske arrived about the same time The
ownor Of Henrietta did not arrive until quarter 70
ten By that time between forty and nifty or his per-
sona friends board the Schultz and as soon as
he stepped on deck the lines were cast of.
rhe Antelope, Captain G. W. Wilson c:.s.srsd under
Sss sp s h. s a. S s ssssS.
Street. and proceeded 70 pier No T. North river whore
the repapder were taken on board Among these were
and three hundred there Of much specu-
ation the and yachts both before and after the
but few were bold enough to express re opinion that
there any possibility Of her winning the race One
gentleman remarked that in stiff breeze she woulo be
the victor Another said that matter which won, 1t
the greatest race record, and that million dol
lars should be bet upon the result As the yachts were
$500 5000 that the vesta would not 90 hundred
and fifty miles beyond Sandy Hook but as soon
out After the start, and when the vesta was
ahead the gentleman who accepted the bet remarked,
rhere goes the winner, the vesa is the best yacht OF
the lot. What canvass she sprcads'' The next In
stant voice shouted, II say Bill what do You think Of
the Feetwing now she got her squaresa up quick and
in which the Henrietta turned at the start and
she shot quarter OF mile ahead Of the others be-
ssThat quarter Of a mile may win tho race'' Fears
were expressed that in storm sail might be carried
s toe p b ss no sa
Henrietta considered the best in westerly wind
she could scud longer than the Others The Fleetwing
the fayorte in an easterly wind. but the vesta
though carrying ga than the others, consd
cred to have too much stop hamper gale Of wind
the most beautiful vessel ION top Of WATER but the
same gentleman remarked, sThere's something else
to be considered besides spreading canvass"
POSITION
The Antelope accompanied the yachts ten miles from
the liahtship and five miles further than the River
them without difficulty attempting to pass astern
of the Feetwng and vesta for the purpose Of running
alongside the Henrietta she lost quarter OF mile
turning and though running at the rate OF fourteen knots
an hour the Antelope unable to overtake her; and
as Captain wilson gave he order 70 return three cheers
turned by the brave OF the gallant boat. At five
and half minutes past two o'clock tho position or the
yachts follows-The Vcsta ahead, the Henrietta
second the Fectwing last The vessels about
half mile apart, and the Fcstwng quarter OF mile
asern OF others. At this time each vessel had her
forc,opsail up glib fore trysa fore gaf topsa square
sail mansail and main ga topsail They going be-
tween fourteen and fifteen knots an hour with wind fun
70 beam. 3ANe
The position OF the Henrietta was undoubtedly the
best of the three az being TO wndward she would have
good oirg in head wind and keep her course for
some time, while tho others would DO compelled to tack
TO gain her position This Is considered important
for it. He considered a very skilful navigator and
the start and position OF the Henrietta proves that he
will not overlook the slightest point
When the Antelope gave up the hope OF arriving along
side the Henrietta one Of the passengers inquired Of
Captain Wilson If that fast as he could CO. He
keep this wind they will beat any that goes 10
Europe, for In ten days they would all be in England
sure g Gid w a s =
towing the Henrietta broke her water better than the
Others Sandy Hook pilot remarked that the vesta
looked strong and well rrged that he believed In centre
boards. but the cenreboard the vesia not right
One reason why tho Fectwng the favorite that she
has broader beam than the Henrietta
WHO WE'RE on THE ANTELOPE
Among the passengers and invited guests board the
a shs srosFya aeS cs Ne XssS ABs
ex Commodore J. Jones' T. hiiyer, Captain Baxter W.
pesg Commodore re-. Higgins, Cad Lincoln and Major
ney. Captain Lafayette rompkins, Captain A. Smith,
cssrs H and 8. smedey yacht builders and the fol,
lowing sandy Hook pllots:--Mr Paille. Mr. Mcgee Mr..
Woods and Mr. Clark. ,s
When tho Antelope arrived at her dock, pier No T.
on her RETURN Mr.. Henry Reagan, OF No. Bowery,
broke his right leg the ankle by jumping ashore
and another man had narrow escape from drowning
by making misstep on the gang plank He fortunately
reached the wheel and chung to the buckets until
cued
Iaboring under many Disadvantages on board the
Seth Lowe little tug OF historical fame she hav-
lrs OF our mighty monitors, we eventually experienced
the pleasure aud delight OF witnessing Of the finest
sights yet presented TO tho lover OF Yachting either
on ocean or lake waters TO those unable be present
u must. In estimation, be for regret 10
others who never yet could SEQ the grandeur oil this
manly pursuit or recreation, or who have hitherto
failcd 10 discover It's wondrous fascination, this
day must indeed have opened their eyes, for
Gods glorious sun never shone in its splendor
on more exniaraiiDg or interesting scene Is there
not significance would venture ask In the cit or
this proptoos day does II not seem though He had
given His blessing to couutrymen who with hearts
full OF enterprise and noble ambition set forth on voy
far from being without It's many apd great dangers
TO test the powers OF their vessels and try their sk
courage and endurance the mighty waters Old
sailors said 'They couldn't have had preter day. had
they chosen II themselves the wind W. w. TO wSw
varying not finally settled, yet promising "a connu-
ance OF the breeze that had blessed the start
IL was about noon when the seth Low came up with
the yachts, being towed to the starting point All on
board our little craft appeared 70 be Henrietta men,
well did her appearance justify the enthusiastic encom
iums lavshed upon her To great disappointment
were unable TO get the other contestants but
even in the distance they looked supcrbly
THE START
Almost the very instant OF the appointed time the
little squaron already cast on their tugs and In
position, Oiled away on Tho port tack in the following