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

made the Trip from Nee DIRK TO Liverpool Ia thirteen
days and eight hours Mr. Lyons occupies The position
Of sailing maser--a position which his experience as
first class Sandy Hook pilot admirably fits him for.
Yesterday was brilliant day. the START Of the yachts
was most successful one, and no single unpleasant in
cIdent occurred t, spoil It's briancy IL 10 be hoped
that this fact nus happily for the safe and prosperous
conclusion Of the contest thus commenced 0ns thing
certanif good wishes will gain security and fair
winds and weather. the vesa, Feetwing and Heiyetss
win have full share OF each and another thing &
equally ccrtain-.hat whom they return from their far
distant goal they will be receis led with quite as much
enthusiasm they me, with to-day at their departure
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bright, clear sky gentle breeze and an occasional
glimpse OF old Sol augured well for a fine day and
encouraged those actuaed by love Of aquatics by
patriotic interest in the coming event. or by simple
desire to take days holiday to throw aside duh care
and Sc. Jack Frost at defiance. At the appointed hours
numerous throngs OF warmly clad pedestrians could be
found at the landing places Of the various excursion
boats all engaged in eager discussion and speculation
regarding the .yacht race. Aud the interest was not
confined 10 the serner alone Many ladies We'd with
them in excitement, each expaating on the merits OF
her favorite candidate with zeal worthy OF the cause
It was
SOMETHING QUITE NEW
10 tn6m SOmetnnS entreiy W oSo A""o'
which of late have engrossed their ncpient ideas Of
sporting They could admire the daring hardhood Of
men who for the sake Of honor. and honor alone,
for the sake Of an achievement which wiz bring honor
their country wei fame to themselves, were about
70 risk their lives. They could appreciate the beautiful
outlines OF the yachts which with their white sails, sat
gracefully as swans on the water These things they
could feel and understand far better than the points OF
horse Or the selling Ill, Of poo and therefore gs they
the sake OF fashion, for this was no occasion for the
display Of Styles no tiny bonnets no short dresses
displaying pretty little feet we're visibebut good warm
cloaks heavy wooen shawls stout jackets and thick
the order OF the day and woe to the unucky
wight who neglected providing himself duly with these
commodities for the cold made distinction between
elite and poHot, but foze all alike attacking those
fashionaby clad with the same acerbity as those Of
humber pretensions, and one and all underwent
q tair test Of their powers Of endurance BE-
fore they were able 70 put their feet under
the events OF the day However, sthe Neversink
was provided with comfortable saloon, in which
small stove dispensed meagre supply Of heatto nu-
merous candidates. Many of the excursion boats
afforded other than deck accommodation, and 1t
pitfu but ludicrous sight to the poor passengers
jumping about making abortve efforts to keep them
selves warm On the Charles Chamberlain they seemed
particularly unsuccessful IN their endeavors for every
one on board was jumping about all keeping regular
like the traditional Indian war Dances bat at the same
time suggestive Of combination of Tho Cure' and
Can cam the wretched woebegone aspect the absurd
gesticulations and facetious remark from " of
ours' could not fall TO excite our visibility and to afford
subject for merrMent We soon passed the Wretched
beings leaving them dancing their fandango at which
they may possibly be still engaged for aught we know
GOING Down 1nr FAST RIVER
we passed the vast store houses, the busy
mechanics shops. the thronged wharves and
perpatec steam tugs heavily laden excursion steamers
and last but least custodian gunboats and
ses all suggestive of prosperity, all tending TO show the
increasing greatness OF country and the enterprise
Of the nation or none spoke any other topic
than the yachts, OF which
THE HEyEIKTrA WAS THE FAvoyrrr
then the Fcetwng and lastly but not very far behind
the Vesta. Each had her partisans and oysters and
champagne were wagered prolusey by people who had
never meet again. However, IL afforded them pastme
to make the bets and did no one harm, we have
business to interfere In the matter Let hope that
the non-consumpton OF the oysters will not produce
dyspepsia. AT about halp eleven O'Clock we
IN SIGHT or THE YACHTS,
saued each in with three hearty cheers
which heartily responded On the deck OF the
Henrietta, Mr. James Gordon Bennett, Jr, the owner,
was conspicuous, acknowledging the greeting. cap in
hand with politeness that excited fresh out
bursts OF enthusiasm. Each yacht lowed
the River Queen, Antelope NeversinE, Charles Cham
berlan, cutter, and host Of other small
too 70 mention each Of which Sed with the
As the time for the start approached, the three
competitors got into line and prepared every.
thing for the contest. The sails were loosened
and made ready for holsting to their places, the
decks cleared and the men OF their posts. At
two minutes 70 one the arst gun was fired from the
goodly sight 10 watch the celebrity and precision
with which the sails were set and how the went
alot with will as IL each had life interest at
stake There was moment OF suspense; every one
anxious 10 see who would get the benefit of the
start and shen.sh ,., were OIL a sigh o. sdmira
after sail was set and the yachts foated grace
fully and steadily their course We followed Them
but little alteration in their relative positions
We then gave them parting cheer and "God speed
with admiration that such brave hearts should BE- ex
posed tho fury Of the elements In such fragile craft
Anxious followed them on their way anxious voices
uttered hopes in fervency equal TO prayers for their
safety, and AZ they became gradually smaller and
smaller until spccks the horizon visible,
Of the gallant squadron, and we said 10 one another
1--WE trust that they will live TO reap the honor which
they earning with such peril, May the Lord watch
and preserve themlo
CHAMBERLAIN
The steamer Charles Chamberlain, one Of the boats
advertised in the HErALD TO convey parties derous OF
witnessing the start Of the great yacht race
left Peck slip at nine O'Clock yesterday morning. with
some forty passengers Crossing to Fulton ferry she took
on about twenty more, among whom one lady and
from thence steamed around TO Dosbrosses street, the
North river SIDE where about twenty entbusastic
admirers Of aquatic sports were taken on buard The
Chamberlain, Captain David Bird, although fast aud
seawoithy boat, and pae that has historical faeori
connected with the late war; IL precisely the craft
that person would select ON cold, windy day ioi COM
fort She has no cabin, excepting small one below
deck, and with the exception OF a few who we're for
tunate enough get In the pothouse her PASSENGERS
were obliged 70 stand out on deck and keep warm
best they could The chamberlain was during Tie war
United States army gunboai, and one OF the feet
in charter by Mr.. Charles Chamberlain, Jr,
in department Of Virginia and North Carolina,
and well known In connection with General
Grahams's naval brigade, and the companion boat
TO the Samuel l. Brewster destroyed the Appomat-
tox river Among the notable seaiaring on board
were Mr.. Chamberlain, Captain Lewis Palmcl Mr..
Samuel L. Brewster, of Dae's line OF European team
ers, and Mr. H. w. sherwood, hsrbor master.
JHE SAIL Duwv RAY
was delightful The air clear and still and every
thing looked propi.ious for fair starr and favorable
voyage for the fra cra which were about n venture
upon their dangerous voyage On board the Climber.
lain the whole subject Of discussion the probable
suit Of the Each yacht dsectcd IN turn their
good qualities pointed out and defects explained One
would suppose 20 hear the wise remarks passed. that
every on board bad not only built yachts
but had spent good portion Of their time In running
them.
With some the Fleetwug was the favorie, and bets
were offered and taken that she would win the nce
against tho neld oher objected TO her bcoauie they
thought she could not stand the rough weather likely 10
be met with at this Of the year. All praised her
however, a. being one of the neatcs little vessels that