The New York herald., 1869-06-11

ors The start, with slight exceptions, was an ex-
sered awhile, bat nearly all made simultaneous
rush Like sreyhoInds slipped there was @ arss Mnsa
APPEARANCE OF fHs FLEET
Just as the start had been given and the yachts
was most clearly manifested. Even the fair behold
ers on the gay and handsome steamboats, did not
waved merriiy in the breeze hats were upfted and
| swung around emphatically, while a ringing cheer
s %a
was earnestly criticised. Many who beneld the
Some were extravaSant in their praises Of
the sailor-llke manner in which some OF the yes.
not not thoroughly I Is apprscsins pre- the S dcues Of tie
| situation commented upon the style IN which some
derences Of opinion, the start was good one, for
the most severe critic could scarcely ind fault
to ss and parade ns o5t q s
the Competitors evoked unanimous appreciation.
TO THE FRONT.
tant for % the Weather Fl might prove cEe and the lead
ns NoSiy ss ali ssve ws to obtain it. The tidy little
julia Of the second class soOp6 darted forth ike
Dy to s the Bo eose S SS e.
shore Behind her was the Kate while eth the oEacie a
to be rushing rapidly TO tne 1n %
and crept forward in lively style. 1t was an ebb
tide wth fresh breeze almost dne SOUTH ,.ni and
DEsPsrsy DSs speSs Sss the sf9a nSa aSS sea Hs
rsnS pace She wisely ss
Fort Hamilton and in very short space OF time was
ste GSss T @
ing abreast. both tackled almost simultaneously for
the Fort Then @ followed the cO{nng Win inll M sail
Mean Meanwhile SiIt The Sadie and H1die showed symptom;
dv1 In
wake Of their fast ieetns predecess5rs 6n
straight tack for Fort Hamilton the SiyIe next ap
% sr Hs s IN 5 ~
her wake, and the Palmer bringing up the rear.
S ana ns
never cleared the Narr0ws, while the spectacle was
one to be remembered with pleasure.
The rush made BY the Phantom at the start had
placed her ahead near Fort Hamilton, some OF her
competitors having tackled half ways and turned
about so that when she was sighted before she
changed her course she had clear lead The sloops
made good way not yaEag tnsr positions much Sa
foremost were the Madeline and the Kate, between
whom lively race was anticipated. with the GraSle,
ad G White sp u s in Ss
tack across endeavoring by all means TO overhaul
their predecessors or the schooners In the rear the
sSe %.s Sss s IN e hs ds9 ssa
Alarm, while the Palmer, concerning WHICH the
ing up Half mlle to the windward
Of her schooner rivals the Phantom pursued
her course and passed the Narrows and after 9
stern breeze By any means deter the gallant little
pursuit, now and then slightly varying their posi-
tions The second Class s0ops, however, appeared
rapidly bearing upon them they mingled in the last
group of pursuers. The Madeline, though following
the track OF the Phantom, was seen anead Of her
competitors though the Bonita ~ times appeared 10
be 0verhaullng her. while the Kate went sklmming
along ike . gun. Not less active was the Oracle,
keenly competing for the supremacy: The
schooners had barely changed position through
sye Mss being oyerhaueS by the Palmer
and ldler while the Alarm seemed to hold her own.
The passage through the Narrows was extremely
pretty and evoked much speculation as to the result
the contest. At that stage 1t was impossbility
to name the probable winner. All the yachts with
together ana the contest was as earnest as 1t was
exciting.
The crowds that had up to the present largely
thronged decks Of the gayy decorated steamers,
the ladies fair who had 30 encouragingy waved
adieu the fleet at starting, the glasses that were so
earnestly leveed upon the fast neetng craft, sud-
denly disappeared from view. Down came the rain
afternoon, but propelled by q cutting wind, .
pepperlng discharge that quickly cleared the
decks Summer suits were rlddled In q
minute or two and their owners anoat considerably
dampened. Those who had the courage TO remain
out OF shelter to witness the contest beat hasy re-
had been generously picked up II was binding
rain storm, accompanied by WIND that made many
dainty spectator quake with fear and at time, too,
when sea sickness particularly In convenient.
Down 1t came with vengeance, and the fate of tile
aspect spread itself around and every one looked as
melancholy as possible. The pleasure boats heaved
to their hearts, content, and the capabilities OF sea
legs were brought into requison, and, setting aside
the PROSPECTS of the race, topics concerning the
medical relief usually applied 10 internal derange,
ment at sea were generally discussed The continued
obsnacy Of the rain dspeiled all hopes OF sunshine,
and, wrapped in their thoughts and overcoats, the
moody passengers pursued their way at sea.
TO THE SOUTHWEST SPIT.
Adding to the grievance Of the rain storm, now
nav Eyen those most anxious to behold the rea
tive positions Of the yachts were unable 10 discern
how matters stood, and earnest inquiries were an-
swered by the most vague conJectures. Certain 1t
was however that the Phantom was stu ahead; for
all along she had, spritlikc, retained the lead Her
steady one. Some Of the sloops had kept their
ground, and though partly ON different
tacks were apparently doing remarkably well. The
storm though expected and TO O certain extent pre-
pared for had great effect In altering the positions
Of the contestants shortening sail was the order OF
the day, and braced for the breeze the yachts stood
out for the southwest Spit. The struggle was evr
dently a determined one, for now the swift COM
ing, and beyond ali question It was great point to
get around the spit ahead, lest the WIND should
sSss ss sSsr
the front. II was thought she would win the race,
so nobly had sne performed up to the present. In.
an apparent impossbility Of her being overhauled.
Great interest was centred In the slo0p race for IL
| was well known THAT al least four OF them were
evenly matched and would certainly bring their very
best qualities into requlstion. OF these the Kate
| made much progress while the Sadie, after over
hauling the Oracle and Addie w. came rushing mp In
| excellent style. The Madeline, however, which mad
hitherto showed symptoms OF carrying of the honors
fell back somewhat, allowing the Oracle to pass her
| when within a mile OF the southwest Spit
Nor had the schooners In the rear failed to take ad
| vantage OF the breeze The Idler moved rapidly
| ouw w
| nienty carry, all the while making gigantic
strides closely followed by the Palmer, upon which
| 30 many hopes were based Behind her came the
| Bonita, as briskly as possible under the clrcum
stances The Adde v. kept slightly astern OF the
| Oracle, and the Alarm, with u swelling maintop-
| sail, swept forward at q steady pace. succeeding
| her came the Corning and not far behind her the
| Madeline, not dong just SO well as her opening
| performance might have led one to expect.
| The schooner Silvie had full press OF canvas or
perhaps too much for the OCCASION for IL was blow
i carried away. The Phantom nassed the SnufhWe