New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-10
YACHTING.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE ENGLISH CAMBRIA
ACCEPTED.
The challenge of Mr.. James AshbuTy, OF the
English Yacht Cambria, to the New'fok fatht OIuD'
proposing race the posessorshp ofhe queens lup
won by the America in 1851, will lead to an interesting
epoch IN tho history Of yachting. Our yachtsnen are
already discussing the affair with the liveest interest
The sappho spoken OF anxious again to spread sails
with her English adversary especially her failure IN the
ROYAL Regatta the result Of accident The Phantom
has also entered the lists aud several more OF the squad
ron will probably follow her The Qncens CUP under
Tho farms az s donation To the NewlOrk lacht CIuD 10
omen To he won by any regular club OF any nation and
the race will perhaps be made thoroughly lhlernhuonai
NV inviting the yachtsmen Of France, and all VINO choose
10 rome 10 compete for it, The owner Ol the Dauhtes-
while leaving the challenge OF The Cambria 70 ne accepted
poses subsequent race with Ills laely VICTORIOUS ry
on ocean course of not less hah SCO 1 9h Ee
of both challenges; -. ~ , ,oco
DEAR sIR-You have undoubtedly before this date re-
ceyed communication from the Secretary OF the New
NM club acknowledging the receipt Of your let
ter Of the sd of October aud informing you OF the con
dtons under which alone the cup won ny the schooner
yacht America in August 1851 was PLACED ny It's ownerS
bennett r OF tho schooner yacht Diuhess sgkesLeup
your gallant proposition has probably ao
the Cambria in your with the sapph6, take the
shores in tie Fall Of 1869 ali the privileges OF the New
York Yacht Club will be cordially placed your dlspo
al wen e1nJS, S SSf ~. bSR sssSn Sy e S
70 fest the sailing qualities OF my own vessel the Pha
TOM against the Cambria for any race that nay De
other members OF the Club, owners OF yachts which have
celebrity. VIII be found ANXIOUS 70 Any
Assuring you Of the pleasure 1t will give me 20 40 al
In INV mower TO make visit interesting and enjoyable,
H''' WV AVN HENRY q. STEBBINs,
Commodore New-YOrk Yacht Club
To Mr. JAMES AsnBUKY Schooner yacht Cambria BT1ghon
NEwYoRK, Dec. g 1865
My DEAR SIR The Commodore OF the New York Yacht
annie hH
C Won ha We so CALAMITY extended to our Aper-
your S WIS a fag S S"fs tho
Tfted states ever since it by the America II
years ago You are good enough 10 maze sgte p,o
nn All II did moi feel assured there are other members
of our Club who will not suffer you 10 Do ~
CIV ~ them For myself do not ears 10 III my vcsei Ior
cnytests in inland waters but accept your challenge for
an ocean race. contemplate Visiting Europe Win my
or months ON your side Of the Atlantic II will give me
treat pleasure therefore You from Cowcs 70 New
mts MI for cup valued at $3.50 propose, or
for any amount you may elect ,s sSUu lou 70 not pe
nont from Cowes 10 the Azores and back or 10 any
other place you may select not less tsn q, q;
v tne To- congratulate you on the recent Victory OF
tho Cambria over the sappuo The defeat OF he lax Ter
viii not be regretted by any OF oaf peop achtem 70
Wait American waters and 70 enter tho hsts against our
r Hssr G ras yoa a an equally hearty welcome from the
Nav YORK Yacht Club, whether you come as VICTOR OF
vanquhcd believe me- my dear s veyB sf yGa Ja
To JAMES AsnBURr. esq, yacht Cambria, brighton a.,
The terms under which tbs Queens Cup VOL ny VIC
America rs held open 10 international competition are
succintly contained In the following leuer' ,o,-
| ' EEw-YoRK, July 3, 1851
To TIE Secretary Ofhe Neic>York Yacht Ctno: W., yah,
The undersigned moinbers OF the now ioIk s n
Club and late Of tho schooner yhcht Aeroa os
leave through you present to the CLUB e cup won w
the Anne RIGA at the regatta OF the Roya ihcht oquo
| at Cowes England, Aug. "a, 1851. -, o., J.,
This cup offered prize 10 pe saleu ior Wy
yachts OF all nations, without regard to difference Oh t
mage going round the Ihle OF wight he usual course oi
the aqual regatta Of the Royal Yacht squaaron ana