The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-30


The vessels OF the Atlantic Yacht Club, making
feet OF some twenty sail--only about one-half the
number composing the neet The Others being pre-
vented b. various reasons from joining al the start
rendezvonsed at milestone, on Flushing Bay, aud
on SATURDAY. the 24th, weighed anchor NJ three
T. NJ aud sailed for Glen cove arriving there
at ter minutes past four. Here the Meet
came to anchor IN most beautiful style.
and prepared 10 pass the sabbath, as has
already been recorded IN the HERALD. Your
GLEN Cove correspondent has informed you how
divine service was held on board the Oracle, the
flagship or Commodore voorhis, by the Rev. Mr..
I.angrord OF Englewood, N. j.. in the presence OF
the officers and members Of the squadron and OF
large number OF visitors fron the Villages how ini
presslve were the exercises conducted amid such
surroundings; how eloquent the discourse preached
by the reverend gentleman, and how sweety solemn
the strains OF sacred music ioated across the
waters, swelling from the Threats Of over
100 singers how IN tie afternoon social
intercourse agreeaby whiled away the hours,
enhyeEed by the visit Of Mr. Lorlllard, in
his handsome steam yacht, the Emily; how by nvi-
tation Of Mr.. Kennard the yachtmen and their
friends evening drew near visited the truly mag
nIhcent grounds Of that gentleman near Glen Cove
and passed few delightful hours In viewing his ee-
CANT strawberries and In pleasant converse within
the h0spitable walls Of his noble mansion. AT haif-
past ten p. M. the party returned on board their
several vessels, and after night OF refreshing
slumber such as presses tired eyelds upon tired
Monday, July %, with o stiff southery
breeze blowing, anchors were weighed and the
neet set sail for Port Jefferson harbOr.
fine run down the picturesque shores Of Long
Island brought them on their destination at fifteen
minutes past ten o'clOck-so early an hour that,
coupled with the difficulty OF getting into ana out Of
coed to New Haven, which was accordingly done,
salute having previously been fred as the Meet
rounded to- me Yachts arrived Of Morris lori GSye Of
heavy gale Of wind, in the following order:-Gracie,
Orion, Lois, Qui yive White Cap Corning, Agnes,
ard Kelley, Addie ". Crusader, Salus Marie.
The Crusader, beng small craft, was allowed to
x ae ees anchored s for the night the Cove
Most OF the vessels arrived III couples almost lite
rally wing and-wing, and as they bore up for the
COmmOdOres bOat-the central figure for the bevy
Of white-winged beauties to cluster arOund-all OF
them staggering under as great pressure Of sail as
they dared carry, the sight was one OF the most In
spiriting and beautiful in yachtman's eyes ever
witnessed on Long Island Sound.
Bright and early on the morning OF Tuesday, July
a. all on board the neet were astir, enjoying the
Keen salt air and the glorious rising OF Old Dol from
his rosy bed IN the east At forty-1ve minutes past
was fired, and at o quarter past seven the brass
mouth OF the loud little ''barker'' on Comm0-
aore voorns' gallant ragshp gave the word
minutes every vessel was under full salall except
the Marie, Captain Lowell, which, needing some
repairs, stopped at New Haven for the purpose.
With his accustomed grace OF modesty and courtesy
the Commodore allowed every other vessel OF his
eet to get under good se ms own
but no great length Of time had ELAPSED when he
passed steadily through the feet and TOOK his right
ful place at their head, plotting them IN direct line
for the east end Of Long Island. Unfortunately, by
a misunderstanding Of the orders issued over
tain sheridan, and Simbas, VIC Captain Peet
thought themselves obliged to pass to
the northward OF Falkland Island, and In
close to the north shore. The Oracle reached Plum
Gut at quarter to twelve O'Clock, having made the
a remarkably quick passage for that distance-and
was followed at short intervals by the other vessels
Of the eet whose sharp struggle to keep close
possible upon the heels of the Oracle made pretty
a spectacle Of graceful man0uvring and fine sail.
ing as ever frightened the eyes OF an American
yachtman.
The fleet sailed up the spacious harbor and cast
anchor on Railroad wharf, Greenport, IN the follow
Crusader csrene, Richard Kelly, sadie.
New Haven with tine others, but arrived at Green.
port during the afternoon. The Salus, Captain
evening" Of John Mos
OF the club, who has an elegant country residence
at Greenport the yachtmen and many Of the citizens
union at his house. wednesday, In accordance with
the prescribed regulations Of the cruise was spent
sli conceTnsds It was pa passed in right pleasant
manner. The weather was all that could be desired,
fresh breeze sprinEng up toward noon, while
toerable fervency by Q haze or smoke which partly
overcast the sky. Preparations were made dur
ss sy Ea camuse
ana nsh chOwder, served up hot from their print
tive oven and eaten on the green sward under the
shade Of Overarching bOughs. Shortly after eleven
A. NJ, by invitation Of Commodore voorhis and the
other commanders Of yachts, large number OF
vessels-notably the Oracle, which had fun CON-
IAN 70 be which included me genial pr; Levi. a.
Assemblyman Oakley, OF Brooklyn O-and treated u
glorious sail the "bright blue waters" OF the
and varied charms as we ifted past bold headiands
green slopes or winding shores excited general ad
miration among those who were allen 70 the scene.
After two hours OF rare pleasure our course wa .
turned backwards to Greenport, opposite TO which
place, at the distance Of mile or two, lies, like
ocean in whose honor Inc club is named, the steep
shores Of Shelter Island, IN c0sey little nook OF
which, known as Picnic Hollow, the chowder and
cambake were being prepared under the skfu d.
rection Of Mr.. H. A. 6ouge, of the Alarm, aided by
some experienced native caterers. Here the yachts
most parts Of this coast and the party were rowed
ashore IN small boats. Grouped over the sides OF
Picnic Hollow Swallowed by trees, or checkerihg the
ladies held sylvan court, while the ample chowder
kettle boiled and dubbed with its savory broth and
the CLAIMS, heaped in generous profnsion on the
heated stones, and covered with wet seaweed to re-
tain the heat slowly reaching that stage of Gu
nary perfection which IL known to all disciples OF
Professor Blot as ''done TO turn" When at last
the tables were put IN place on breezy knoll, and
the smoking pans OF luscious chowder were seen on
their way from the Kitchen" there was gentle
rush to the sides OF the mot at ALI spread
board, aud hungry company made speedy
havoc with the viands abundantly supplied
them. vote OF thanks to Professor lane,
OF Harvard University, who, with Professor HOrs-
ford, owns the grounds, and three cheers for Cap
tain Gouge. compounder OF the incest chowder ever
tasted, were unanimously carried with a sonorous
tiger-r from Dr. Sayre and 1.-THE member from
kinga" The company shortly after crossed over TO
Greenport, heartily gratded with the Inequalities
OF the Atlantic Yacht Club
THIS morning at eight O'Clock, the neet VIII weigh
anchor and proceed 70 New London.
Arrival and Reception Of the Fleet at New
London-'rhe Resatta To-day.
NEW LONDON. Conn. July %. 1859.