The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-27

RcguIta ON the Hudson Rfver-Exc1thg RaCo
Between MckieI, Hayes, the Brothers
BisIen aud Blue-Mckiel is Declared the
Winner.
Nothing save sincere desire to promote the art OF
rowing could have induced many OF its patrons to
be present at the aquatic contests yesterday, for
more inauspicious day could not have robbed ex-
element OF its pleasure The events in question
were looked forward to with considerable interest,
o. the contestants the principal match enjoy some
reputation oarsmen. The affair, however, termi-
mated with disappointment, unwelcome as 1t was
unexpected but il to be hoped that the sound les
administered yesterday by the judges will ever
insure that justice and fab play without
which 1t 10 impossible that boat races can
be witnessed with any degree OF pleasure or salts
faction The system OF "fouling''-a disgusting
and envious exhibition Of which completely spoiled
the regatta yesterday-s entirely reprehensibe
to need but little comment. 1t maniests an III con.
Chances Of success, While il must Enthusiastically
deteriorate from his reputation in all forthcoming
without VIII n brief ras
creditabie institution the Hudson Amateur Rowing
Association. BY voluntary subscription over hun
dred dollars was raised to be competed for In
teen feet working boats over the usual course OF
the following professional oarsmen:-John Mcliiei,
William Hayes, John Biglen Bernard Bigen and
the second twenty-five dollars and the third ave dol,
| lars. Shortly after two O'Clock steamer was In
readiness at the foot Of Christopher street and con-
veyed large number OF persons to the course.
persons e1 in the evens FEW minutes
| Hayes next the shore, John Bigen next, B. Bigen
| third, Nickel fourth and Blue fifth. beautiful
start was erected, and the boats kept together for
| nearly q dozen lengths when Nickel and John
Dgen appeared IN mont, the latter leading slightly,
% Bn ,b next So apd se as hnys
breeze and chopping sea which prevailed outside
had but little effect Bernard Biglen followed Hayes
+! while his brother and Nickel took an outward
| course. After proceeding about quarter OF mile
a grand struggle ensued between McKie and J.
about length. 1t was now evident that the
inward course was preferable, for u. Bigen
showed IN advance OF a wlhereupon Nickel ba
route. The race began to assume most interesting
aspect, and the pleasure Of the exhibition was not
u. Biglen was over boats length ahead, Hayes
and Nickel almost abreast In hot pursuit, while
J. Biglen had fallen back and was probably half
dozen lengths behind. Blue had entirely dlsap-
pearcd. Nickel gradually increased his speed and
two waenIaeent Contest ensued. AZ the weenaw
ken dock Bigen led slightly his brother working
hard to reach him. and Hayes holding his position
well IN shore In this order the race was progress
ing amid great cheering, when a steamer was OBJ
served to leave the dock. It was evident that she
could not do without sadly interfering with the
OF the boats cry raised at her captain
to stop until they passed. Meanwhile Il. Bglen and
Nickel rowed on abreast for about dozen lengths,
when the former, who was master OF the position,
r0wcd towards the outside OF the course, competing
Nickel to do likewise until finally they were Obliged
to desist II N alleged that b. Bigen urged Nickel
to adopt this course in order To allow his brother 10
proceed on the inside track. shouts or foul" were
Immediately raised and great confusion prevailed.
The course being now clear John Bigen appeared In
'front.' with Hayes in close pursuit, ana behind them
Raep WIS nc rt 10 turn the taseboa and being
forty lengths In advance the interest IN tnc race
apparently Hayes To cane M who nox
the event II seemed impossible that Mckiel
could regain his position, but unanimous opinion
prevailed that had IL not been for the foul" he would
now be foremost At the Weenawsen dock he
passed Hayes amid great cheering. aud by power
ful and well measured stroke gained rapidly on J.
Biqlen The previous excitement was now revived,
and as Nickel was seen 10 close with Blgcn u was
intense But inst as he was about 70 snoo, aeaa
shout OF dissatisfaction burst from the spectators IA
the accompanying steamer. Nothing daunted NC.
undoubtedly have succeeded had he not again been
willingly sfouled- by Bglen. wno awaiting himself
OF the occasion. pulled vigorously. AGAIN hid Nc
Kiel follow In close pursuit amid the most encourag
ing expressions, for he mad now won the
sympathy Of all who eeheld me ~ oornrre crc
which lay IN the Blglen led couple 81 lengths,
but observing that Nickel was again about 70 pass
him he determinedy foued him. whercnpon McKiel
seeing his opponent was resolved not 10 allow him
TO proceed, quietly pulled home Bigen accordingly
while Nickel came third and Hayes fourth. The
jutigcs--who consisted OF Messrs. David Banks
Buer r. e the referee Mr. ". Trueaxe, i'm
mediately held a consultation and after fully con-
sdering the various circumstances OF the race
aw arded the prizes as foows:--McKiel first, Hayes
second and Blue third ruling both the brohers BRien
out. The decision was received with satisfaction, and
while the greatest disappointment was manifested,
for the race promised TO be one OF considerable In
terest the result was regarded Us well merited
buke upon sfouls'' in general Mckicl was v0cifer-
ously cheered. J. Bigien completed the distance In
twenty-nne minutes, while his brother was few
seconds behind.
SECOND RACE.
There were three entries for the second event
viz, w. Blakeiy, X. Dealy and w. Cannon. The
course was the same that OF the preceding and
the prizes the git OF Mr.. David Banks Jr consisted
OF gold ring Tor the winner and handsome scarf
pin for the second. The race was confined ~ anna
teurs the contestants being the anitors Of the Alta
lanta and Guck clubs An excellent start was
erected. the competitors keeping close together Tor
nearly quarter Of mile. Bakely. however, ~