The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-11
THE YACHT SQUADRON.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF WE HERALD.

GrNad Race Around CornhelA LtGhsshtp-
The Sloop Eva the Wsnner-A Grand Ball
Civilities.
YACHT ALICE, OFF fKouor HousB,
Nrw LONDON, August T. 1857. J
Nsgah and gayety hero seem synony nous with the
presence Of the yacht feet. Gay civilians are "no-
WHERE uniformed gentlemen Of the squadron being all
the rage The handsome ladies ecsatc and swarm
around all who havc buttoned coats the verdue
covered sward surrounding this regal, rural retreat
being redolent with their joyous nilarity
HOTEL
is situate three mles from New London the function
Of Fishers Island and Long Island Sound and at the
mouth OF the Thames river From Its upper windows
and pretty balconies surrounding them a view unsur
passed anywhere in the country is presented Tho
houee but fifteen miles from the ocean, and from
its piazza can be heard
The loud lashings OF the sad
Montauk Point, too. lifts up its hoary head to tho
seeker for majestic and impressive views with gran
deur nowhere equalled 1t is approachable six times
per day by line OF stages to and from New London
which, by the way, is almost buried 10 a sea Of midland
ats bathing facilities noted the houses for this
object being within moments walk OF the grand en-
trance Here upon the beach be observed the gay,
the beautiful and the rich Here, beref of hoops aud
emily adorned with simple apparel coquetting with tho
pcring of il invgorang breezes, bellies who would
grace throne In imitation of Venus, they rise up in
all their glory as pretty children Of the Chase
Diana turncd incautous gszers upon her charms into
trees bat these modern goddesses mercf trans
form curious Benedcts into better thngsAutfu hus-
bands-s1d thus, tempeng the punishment Of curiosity
with mercy, making men happy oftmes against their
will
Three hundred guests now reside hero, the pre-
serva,iyc restorative qualities OF the place. its
air delpcatey diused amid Its pebbled
walks, offer inducements but rarely met with.
HISTORY
II is famous as upon present site centuries
ago the red Indian sung their songs and perchance
yelled their endish cries or victory II is also known
scng and sory for the position received during the
Revolution nceadiary visit from that arch traitor
Arnold, who becoming disadected towards the he
had espoused sold Che trust conaded in him. To the
visitor at grounds around Pequot Horss-the oh
ec,ve spots of the stirring that memory recalls
each height and bluff around them radiant with tho
"reminiscences of the period when bravo men, regardless
Of personal hardship suffered and died, laborng to
secure the priceless boon OF freedom.
There's not a yerdsnt blade, nor mountain hoary
But treasures up the memories OF freedoms story.
TIE ENJoYsENTs YESTERDAY
were of varied and pleasant character II had been
tween the vessels OF the fleet, and that the prize
would be silver cup, gwen by Vice Commodore Ben
nett Of the schooner Dauntess The to be sailed
from the anchorage Off the hotel 70 the Corn
field lghtship and RETURN distance of thirtyfve miles,
This flew with electric speed to the guests
the MILL and pleasant words Of congratulaon passed
between each in anticipation OF the sport Secondly the
spread that the grand of the at the hotel
would be given BY the guests to the Yacht Club In
piment to their visit and it's attending pleasures.
Early in the morning word was passed from the Com.
modores yacht to make ready and instantly there
windass shortening chain was beard on every hand
and this pleasant note of preparation gathered en- ae
the ladies' and their cavaliers upon the piazza and dock
10 note the exciting incidents Of the start
RACE
The wind light and doubtful, with alternate ten
denotes to the east and northeast The pleasant feature
Of the occasion greatly enhanced by the Of
ladies the Dauncss who desired witness tho
from nearer position Lan the Shore Tho deck this
yacht afforded an excellent view, the more SO as its
owner, giving the prize TO the victor did not enter his
vessel as competing boat just before twelve O'Clock
threatened to the pleasures Of the occasion
drawn aside and bright sunshine covered the waters Of
the Sound and the pay pumed ladies the land The
csntesng vessels lay sereney upon the placid waters
the sloops with and topsas and tho schooues
with mansail, foresal and topsails, all In position,
the Darntess TO speed away. With stretch Of
imagination the long range Of green hills and gentle
slopes bounding the yachts either side and the
from the band OF the school ship Sabine with
the conestng craft and their tier upon tier OF Sails and
the brightest August sums will present themselves
one, giving idea Of the initial point OF yesterdays
fe,e.
The lilputlan steam yacht Minnie, with the commit
tee, consisting Of Messrs Grswods Homo aud Mellin
their last instructions when the second gun from the
Dauntess twenty minutes past Twelve o'clock the
signal departure Instantly they got away handsome
style, the wind by springing from the east
ward. The Alice led the feet followed qu ckly by the
Palmer Era sappho, the residue n line, presenting
there handsome trial Of speed between the Era.
Palmer and Alice, the former, by q gallant struggle,
forging ahead and at this position the feet with the
exception Of the Alice, which, by the ignorance of
one Captain Harris, OF New, London, who had been
engaged pilot for the race, not heng
aware OF existence compelling the vessel 10 change
her sail in direct variance with the regulations
made for abe OCCASION thereby losing nearly a mile,
passed n in the following order-Eva Palmer, Rambler
Calypso, Evelyn, Cassie Whitening, Sapphc Phantom
wdgoon Restless, Nautilus, Alice, &C. The Flour do Lis
IL Observed at this point turned back giving
contest The Dauntess followed the squadron
raj mes buteturned time to note The victor bCa
Onward they sped to the ehtship The Eyaand Palmer
Of each ether But fortune the former who
turned the ship the first Of .he Geet greeted with ringing
Of BELLS followed Immediately by the Palmer who
closely hugged call forth involuntary applause
Shooting down upon thesena style Of grandeur, their
ADVANCED position Of the other ysch weso he
Evelyn, Sappho, White Wing, &c. In line they sped
the sight Of hsir gallar struggle aud picturesque
positions creating enthusiasm among the rest OF the
feet Leaving the majority OF the feet struggle
homsward tho counse the goal reached
with the Aice their captains thinking to catch fresh
enng breeze shapad their cosrse TO the shores OF Long
Island where they had many friendly s,rasslea Ihs
70 grief dense fog suddenly apringng snveloped
her and, night approaching sho was nearly run upon
rocks that would hive caused her Instant destruction
Ill luck seemed 10 pursue her with tenacity entirely
ncomprehonsble Her emily salvation 70 anchor for
the night which Vas done, returning 10 New London
this morning the last OF the 1eei The mort6caton Of
the pilot wss unpleasant to witness but he had little
sympathy With those IN command Of the yacht
Upon ARRIVAL was Ascertaned thsf the yachts loading
white sals fsckinq tho dark wa,sps Of the sound in
zach with The other anch degree as TO
render recognition quite impossible But emcrgng from
the rest and shaking the gltterng drops OF spray
her bow the Eva hcmeward nrct amid the cheevs
OF and the pleasant hrzzas OF The ladies' Follow.
Ing Immediately thereafter were the Pamer, Phantom
Rambler Calypso, &C. Tho Dauntleos ANA the boat OF
the committee there &c note the turning point
OF thu grand procession Whh but nxile consultation
The coveted prize given the Eva who in addition
received all the smies and st1sr ~ the throag of
lair spirits, anxiorsy svDetng the return OF the
squadron.
1HE GRAND rail-
From morn to noon, fromInoon to dswy eve
he preparations went the otel ht,y nans urafs
he grand terrschoreau ftte OF TIE New YORK
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