The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-08
AQUA TIC S.
The Coming Contest at Newburg To- Morrow
Between Brown and Hanill.

Between Brown and Hamill.
Newburg yesterday queer place and deceptive
spot. 1t is quite famous for its winds and hills The
disappoints and the other nvisorates the visitor
The grand race between HamilI and Brown, so extern
svey advertised and which has interested the boat
ing fraternity of the Union, has been postponed until
Monday morning at six O'Clock. This is in accordance
with Councilman Roberts decision, and was made
because the roushness Of the rendered
sary. The crowds there, numbering twenty thou
sand proof that the art Of rowing has grown
greatly in popularity with the cosmopolitan public
Long before the hour Of display yesterday fifteen
excursion steamers on the sailing ground
the course marked out for the racers Inc scene was
with the crowdng to their sides Of OF spec
lying mooness upon the water and lliputan vessels,
steam yachts, with wheels and screws perfect
counterparts the smallest imaginable scale of the
giant craft pulled noisiy about perty sauing with
their whistles, and Haunting their gay coors proof Of
their presence All this and more noted while the
wind blew and made the course rough that the
was great dsaSeopt%ent 70 shs asasmhs
throng for some had journeyed thousands of miles
see the grand aquatic contest But aterward they tenn
porariy LETT the ground and city In their fine SAILING
vessels, 10 return again on Monday ng, at early
light when the race will take place Il the water is
smooth.
Brown has continued his training at Newburg moving
up and down IN front Of the city and the track
which will be from Mailers up the river Two and
half miles and return. HIS rowing weight will be
hundred and fory-eight pounds, while ham will row
This race has an increased interest BY the different
styles Of rowing Of the two men, Brown will pull the
English stroke introduced In this country by him,
his hands crossing each other at stroke OF the
oar laying the ght Of his body on II, giving long,
powerful pull, full Of freedom and grace Hamill,
| the other hand will pull Short quick stroke making
very little movement with his body, and bringing
| strength Of his arms to bear the oar.
Upon the rendering of the referees decision Of post
pouement yesterday the great crowd of tugs and ferry
Doats dispersed, and the steamers yachts barges gies
and small boats, Of any number and quality that made
| glorious framework TO the animated picture Of the
| river quickly dispersed The betting now is even.
Mayor Clarke, a prototype of "Ksnnedy, the ner:
who has been IN abect terror OF the great crowd
Captain Young and sergean. Polly, VINO '.pinched''
seventeen OF New Yorks most notorious thieves
The race will take place morrow, at O'Clock, and
numerous steamers will leave to-day from this city for
Newburg with heir living reight to witness the grand
est contest aquatic annals Both Of the principals
were In excellent condition last night and each
confident Of victory.
The Coming Bont Race Springfield for the
Championship Of the World and . $1,000 n
Sidc-The Ward Brothers and "A st. John
Crew the COnfestants-P0rttculars OF the
Challenge and Acceptance-Arrangem
for the Contesi-A Great Race Expected.
The lovers of aquatic sports have been for some time
past the qui vus the cause Of their excitement beng
the approaching fouroared for the mpionship
Of the world between the well Known Ward brothers,
this State, and Of the St s,hn New Brunswck)
Boat Club This event, which takes place the llth
inst "Wednesday next, has been the theme Of
general reputation Of the Jonn Club and the former
exploits Of the Ward bro hers have occasoned little
speculation to the probable results Of the contest
So far but little no betting has been done although
the partsans OF the Wards freely offer odds IN their
favor and declare themselves confident that their
Will win the race with comparative ease.
THE CHALLENGE AND ACCEPTANCE.
The coming owed its origin a challenge given
row fouroared race at Springfield for the champion
ship OF the world The challenge was accepted and
the LIST OF August last the representatives Of both
hold meeting at the office Of The Water Power Com.
pany, oil Boston, for the purpose Of making preliminary
arrangements for the race John Morris appeared he
representative of the ST. John crew, and Joshua Ward
James Lee and Henry b. Mum appeared for the Ward
brothers. According TO the articles Of agreement there
drawn up the conditions OF the race are as folowsThe
stake Is be for 81 900 side to take place on
Wednesday, September IL. 1867 at four O'Clock
afternoon. The distance is miles, on the Counsc-
cut river, al Springfield kass 1t being specially agr ed
upon that the shall be smooth and the weather
good. The meeting throughout amicable both par
ties coming easily to an understanding Mr. John
Gardner was chosen referee and Mr. Will am
ssaks~sa5o on each side was deposited in the hands
Of the last named gent eman al me tme and the
manning $3.50 was placed in his possession on the I'd
instant 1t will thus be that all Of the necessary
preimnares have been arranged TO the satisfaction Of
all parties concerned and unless Unforeseen circum
nothing will prevent the race from taking place st the
time and place indicated
THE c0NTEsrANTS-
As We mentioned elsewhere, the four Ward brothers.
Joshua, Gilbert Harry and Charles, will be- the
for the completed. and are now
reported to splendid condition and quite confident
supervision Of their hackers Messrs Mum and Lee and
while rowing the Hudson have frequently made the
they propose beat next Wednesday, should they
do their opponents Will have to roS with unusual
nsen up wn o 20
Springfield taking their boat with them. II stated
that they would stop Hartford and from thence
TO Springfield but &c have not heard whether this part
OF their programme was carried out
The names Of tho OF th ST. John Club Dennis
McCanrey, John Mccartney, John Morris and Thomas |
McCauley. These gentlemen have been Tor several |
weeks past actively training at Rothsay, the Ksnne
bec nine miles from st. John They have kept quite |
secluded, but rumor ascribes to them quite rapid
rowing their opponents have done, that II ali
counts DO true the race certain TO be very close
exciting.
RECORDS OF THE MEN
The Ward brothers are known to every person the
United States who takes interest in aquatic sports
Joshua Ward, particularly has quite extended repu
taon and is regarded as very dangerous opponent ny
others have brought him prominently before public,
with whom he is general favorite HIS brothers. |
sonals and will doubtless full their backes
or the crew OF the St John Club but member has
OF the Neptune tnat repeatedly beat the
New York. Boston and Halifax clubs from 1855 1855
McCauIey and the brothers MccaIrey have rowed
In race, but are we'll known as splendid amateur
boatsmen.
BOATS
The boat to be used by the Ward brothers an ee-
CANT and model craft built Of spanish cedar by Stephen
Roberts, one of the best boar builders in tbs country
She Is ior,y-two feet inches in length, twenty
inches in width and nine inches deep. All who have |
seen her pronounce her beautiful specimen OF |
handiwork In addition TO boat which Is perfectly
new, the Ward brothers have taken with them 70 |
Springfield their old Ia which they defeated the
Bgns so that in the even, of accident or should Their
boat be approved, they may be provided with
another Nothing IL known OF the boat 10 be used by
the St Johns crow, although 1t may be depended upoa
that they will procure as good craft be found
New Brunswick
An impression prevails among many persons that the
81 Johns crew 10 composed OF the same who won
the two International prizes at the great Paris regatta
July last This Is mistake, Ne the boat OF the inerna-
onal champions Is still In PARIS, and the match was
made before their return 10 St John They have
however, challenged the winners OF the coming |
race, believing themselves capable Of defeat
ing that be brought against
them after their victories the best oxford and Lon
don clubs Another challenge to the winners has bee
sent by the Poughkeepse Boat Club. and the Ward