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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18
MdPried.

In Lawrence, Mass. by the Rev. Mr.. ---. John r.
Whitman to Miss Lizzie T. Atkinson, both of Lawrence
In Gusiavus. August -. by Rev. Henry ID. King, Mr..
Henry McArdle, of Wayne, TO MIR. LOrena BrOckway,
uf the same place
In Colcbrook. Sept. 10, by Rev. B. Phelps. GcUrge
Clark of Cherry Valley TO Miss Emily crrlck, OF Cole
brook.
In Lenox, Sept. 13 by Rev, d. Woodwork, Philander
p. Church to Miss Dell Webster, both OF Lenox.
In Jefferson Sept 10, by Rev W. A, Clark Lewis Van
Slyke, of Sheffield, Miss Freddie BunOttc, of Ply.
mouth.
In Sheffield, Sept. 0. by Rev. G. II. Sleeper VIM. E.
Richardson, of COhneuuI Ohis, to Miss Minnie born,
OF the same place. ' .. gr..
In Conneaut, Sept Il, Alban W. Marbel to Miss A.
Hutchkiss, both OF COnncaut.
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D. A New Book CoNCERN.-W We are glad to in
form the patrons of the Union School that the
halcyon days for them have come, for the
Board of Education have gone INTO the book
business and owing TO the fact that they have
the school treasury to back them, they can buy
all their books for cash and therefore will un-
,derscll any legitimate book seller in town, and
they will say further that they do not expect
to add much to the present heavy tax for sus-
tanning the school. The books are on sale at
the Union School building fronting the square
-'4... NV. Com,
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Estrqet Jcom Prisae l1,xr from Huvaa

- Although the eruption 10 not 70 violent
now, The yoicanois fearful sight 70 behold Tie vers
Of lava stu now. and the shake from The crater astonds
In awful majesty During this volcanic upheats u ha.
been very sioky here peculiar sOrt 0f low nalorI
fever which has grown out of the toni condensed
vapors of the Volcano has prevailed 70 aaribg ex
tent that A. time II would depopnIate bs isiand.
But fortunately, sea-aptan tcalling here for sup
pie,j distributed PLANTATION BrrTEHs 20 the suffer
ing and quick and thorough were the result
The neWs spread like wiidhre. Messfs ChinR-Takh a.
Co. Commisslon Merchants. bad these Bters for sale
in short time their ONCE beseigcd and their sup
ply exhausted steamer was dispatched TO San FrHn
cisco, by order Of the Hospital Department and new
and enormous supply obtained sOon NJ possible T.
From that moment the sconrge was stayed Not an
other fatal case occurred and the epidemic hAs now en-.
tirely disappeared. l. this wonderful remedy
known In your cityf hope s5 for II n sure cure
all cyers and mlasmatic sickness. You may tell your
friends 10 for me. uuc
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

JOHN wtLLE4, dfI this place, Willie on
visit at VIM. A. RoBERpsoN's, a relative, in
Monmouth, ILL.,, became insane, and so raving
that he. was brought home q daygeF tsFe since
with his hands bound.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

| TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY, EAJRR-We give
below listof the several Township and coun-
tyfFHirs, in wlIick our Feaders may 6esuppos-
ed 10 take more or ess interest slaog ~ IsGe
! Ashtabula Township, Sept 1875.
/ Ashtabuls County, Sept 28--30.
! a8C0iiueaHt TUvnship,i Sept ALT 423sts ysfT
/ Andover Townsl4ip,S seps s9Aa2aa " Glo
Thompson Township, Oc 9, and Z.
.uoI.alse County, Sept. 29T 1stft,. s,,, .-, n
- Geauga County, Sept. 21--24 ,ii ,--. .,.- -.
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{ THE HOOK AND LADDER Co. s DANcE--The
"Alcrs" arc to have dance at Smiths Hall,
and a sumptuoas supper at the Fisk House,
into which 'he j landlord promises, te throw
himself on the evening of the second day of
tile Fair AS all concerned are in earnest for a
good time, there is no doubt that they will
have it, The avails so to build up the company.
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Homestead for Sale.

i HE Homestead of the subscriber is Offered
for sale on svorabie terms situated IN the township Of
Saybrook half mile east Of the Postofee, the n
Ridge. consisting Of good frame Dwelling Carriage
Barn Granery aud other out buildings, and five acres
Of good land well stocked with fruit and good water.
Time will be given, If desired on.one half of the pur
chase money, and possession given immedistey;
ssybrcok Sept ., 1869. tfio2T
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to the number of 80, held social reunion in
Erie on Friday last Their ages ranged from
70 to.eo years Among tsA4at number was New
ell Putnam, ESQ, Of ~Confeaut, aged "a
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Died..
free; commcndatorv Notices, hal

Announcements free Commendatory Notices. half rate
In Pierpont, Sept 10, Flora f., infant daughter Of T.
s. and Sarah Il. lnship.
In New Lyme, Sept. g. Amelia wife of M ii. Wilson,
aged 81 years. --r
In New Lyme, Sept, o. of consumption, Roxila, wife
of Luke Smith.
In New Lyme, Sept r. Luman Thrall, aged 81 years.
In Rome, Sept. 10, David Allen, aged s2 years.
In Cherry Valley, Sept IL, Emily, laughter Of James
Serine, aged IL years
In New Lyme, Sept. 1. Wells, son of o. r. Potter,
aged 10 years. ..... ....
In this village September TO- Cnlista, wi of vii lam
Punches
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THE rise of water in the creek from the
heavy rain of Monday week drove the masons
out, and the culyertover the mill.race has been
in o state of suspension. d,- r. l-...
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SUPERVISOR MERRIAM is making thorough
work with road improvement and repairs.
The top of MI H1 and the lower end of
Church street bear wtnsssl f.tIt)
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SToLEN.-On Wednesday night of last week
a new sixty.fve dollar harness was stolen from
the barn Of VIM, Hogle, OF clark's Corners
No trace of the thief
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INSURE AGAINST FIRE AND LIGHrYIYG.-C.
d. ROCKWELL, of Kingsvle o., our tried In
surance Agent is again adjusting losses prompt
". On the evening of tho 4th inst, my dwell.
ing was badly shattered by lightning without
Fl re ensuing. The next morning said agent
was on hand and paid every dollar of estima-
ted damage The Cleveland Insurance Com
pany pays damage by hgtt0tag where fire does
not ensue. JACOB FIcREYGER, Kingsyille.
My dwelling was partially burned recently,
and said Rockwell was ON hand and paid me
promptly in fIll,
EDWIN DAVIS, Monroe.
1924 CAAs. Angler, Andovcr
STEPHEN MCINTYRE, Ashtabula
CATHARTEE PARsoNs, jefferson
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The Michigan, the Fessenden, & the Search, the
lighthouse boat constitutes our entire naval
force upon the lakes, the Sherman that came
out about'the same time with tile Fessenden
havgone out of commission.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

The. meeting Of the Ashtabula Baptist Asso-
ciationssesin This dlplace,,i.on Wednesday and
Thursday efllasto week, was fairly attended,
and the exercises were ofayery pleasant char
acter. Sermons were delivered by Revs. L. R.
Jayne, of Andover, J.'B. Sackett, Secretary of
.0!BsC62Cpnvsntion,l ,and ~ w, Osborne of
Columbus. The Association will meet next
year With the church in Cherry Valley. ~ 3
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

Mr.. EDITOR Please withdraw my name
from the independent ticket which was pub
lished in last weeks paper. 1t was placed up
on the ticket without my knowledge or con-
sent, and I.have no sympathy whatever with
any movement of the kind, But on the con-
trary, heartily endorse and support the nomi-
nees Of the County Convention. ,.rr ''/'
Yours Respectfully a. B. LUCE
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ACCIDENT Henry Babcox, a lad some IL
years ofage, son ofMr. Horace Babeox, living
near Cqswell's works, on the South Ridge,
Conneaut, had his leg broken ot the thigh on
Sunday, last. while, swinging on, q grapevine,
which gave way, precipitatihg him to Che
ground. Llilunne- rrl.rd ..--lt,-.-L.- Nur
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THE Secretary Of thhe Lake County Fair
places us under obligation for the courtesy of
complimentary. sH...
The same acknowledge is due 10 the
Secretary of the Crawford County Fair, Pa
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

For sound and practical education go TO
tie State Normal schoolat Edipboro, Pa.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

TIE STATE FAIR presents an unusually nne
display, and the number of entries are said TO
be very large. .. ..., sa..l ..., .,..la. al, .
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

"Fresb as a maiden's HIhshD IL the pure
peachy Complexion which follows the OF Hagan's
Magnolia Balm. It Il the True Secret Of Beauty
Fashionable Ladies in Society understand this.
The Magnolia Balm changes the rustic Country girl
into City Belle more rapidly Than any other one thing
Redness, Sunburn, Tan, Frcckles. Blotches and a
effects Of the Summer sun disappear when It Is used
aud genial, cultivated, fresh expression l. obtained
which rivals the Bloom Of Youth Beauiy l. possible
TO all who will invest 70 cents at any respectable store
and Insist yngetting the Magnolia Balm.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

AN ERROR occurred in the bills for our
Township Fair in the item of carriage passes.
Instead of S5 and 50 cents for single and tou-
BILE carriages, the PRICE should have been 25
and 80 cents, and portion at least of the bills
haYe been alters. TO correspond with the lower
rates. .lai hl,sq. .sssiGofmt 1H D. y'i--l i-.. t.
In Class XVof the Premium List should
have been added a pair of steers 2 years old,
and not 8, and the premiums should have been
So and 81, in place of 81 and 81.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

s' NoT1cE.-AU"A advertisements should be on
the hook before4 Pi M. Thursday, TO appear.
in the same weeks paper, as this is the latest
hour to which they can be delayed. . '
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

CALL at the Telegraph Office and look at the
specimens OF Job Work. l.,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

b, IT is reported that, at the primary meeting
in Orwell, Aslitabula county, the citizens voted
fortPostmdster. n! f. Stone made the patriot
ic proposition to give one-lialfof1the salary of
the Office towards the purchase Of park or
common for The village, and the result Jas the
making of r. e. Stone Postmaster Unless the
Orwell officeis faFimore lucrative tlian others
of its class, Mr. Stone must be a very self sacri-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18
Hollands German Bitters
Hollands German Tonic

q combination Of all the ingred>nts Of the Bitte1s,
scih PURE Santa Cruz Rum, Orange, etc. IS used
for The disedses The Bntsrs cdSes trrre
pure alcoholic SmUiNS is required lou teH bear IN
mind Lhat these remsdeS entirely different from
any others ddrersrd for The Of He dissdsesaomed
these beiEg scientific preparations Of medicinal ertrdc,
toisle He othkry decoctiOHs Of rum an somS
forn- The TONIC is decidedly one of the moa pled-
t1nt and agreeable remedies offered 70 us peblic
Ht taste Is ezquste is pleasure 10 take IT, toiIe IL
Hegivirg. collaborating and medicinal qudiiieS AGUt
caused Il 10 be kRorn ds the created Of al toaIss.
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: : 7 n WIII'l -. q
. WILLIAM LILLY, the step-son of Mr.. WIN.
HUNPHRBY. said 70, have been knocked over
board from the Elm City, and lost last week,
proves not to have been the person lost, The
person lost, was a cousin of his L
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"Barrett's'' a pa bic bcnefactor.

FRGHTFUL DEVELOPMENTS lat last the people have
got the fact through their hair" that hair dyes inn
pregnaed With of lead and other metallic salts
IurdefOus Fepdrdtioas When they see the metal
lie sediment at the bottom Of the bottles, they know
that the disgusting stuff is literally ckeed 'uh eison
They ask, therefore, for Harmless Vegetable DYE and
find it, pure and eicaciOusn in Cristadoros Excelsior
Hair Dye, offered under the sanction of Professor Chi
toms guarantee that II contains nothng deleterious
ORIsTADoRo's HAIR PREsERyATIVE as Dressing, acts
like charm the hair after Byeng. Try 1t. 4tlOsI
"Bareits" spreads It's fame
whas the snrest remedy for itching scalp, and to
remove dandruf from the head Halls Vegetable ST.
Gillian Hair Renewar f... fa .-aff f.. u. ~. If
'BarrUtts' Hair Restorative. r.n..
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SECRETARY BELTS, of the Ashtabula Coun-
ty Agricultural Society," and SECRETARY MAR
WIN, of the Andover Agricultural Society, will
please. acceptour Acknowledgements for com
plimentary tickets to their respective fairs.
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MAGNOLIA wlTgH.-supcror 10 the best imported
German Cologne, and sod at hnlf the price fyo9s
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THE NEW LIGHT = n zns z
.r1TrEi - rnf.'..d s.r1
IT. q. CUhvER's
REFINED PETROLEUM !


-. -Ty.CT r.A,-a-F4~yN -t n
sGAlA \ ylS slLl1GSNf q 19EA
kupplies A necessity as well as a household con-
yeniefce IL Ma sheen in use more than
is growing in favor where ever used II makes le neat
est audia every respaot the hest light No oiGnsive
odor sno snoke no grease to sdl garments, danger
gives softer Hight than Kerosene el be used with or
triasg sxpense ei changing bnrnefs cheaper an
Ihsispe was sSrtsbIslight NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
whatsTe say.t,io 10 No X p,GIT
TO Haoai II aSaa ed6sses,ssASgoq9 .-,-r.
Thists 70 certify have ed the Refined Petroleum
1t MOB nnsaiiorsa clear y its light, but is porfecy
% = W AGsr, ion
ynspeetor Beard re fr tha Tity BnE
faIo M N 7',,rN f-'-S' 1'.s s.Sla-1''1 sp'tt'''-
cdtdo sytfa ,ir,irr,,s, a. -. e4
Ia pf opinion, CONTRARY 70 my preYtous 5mpres,
siOns fat ~ ~ exceedingly apie " not Rtoeth
tt cohld alse from he Ion 81 its can OF
lamasaFT losGEO RGE HADLEY, 49, ~, y m m
e9sam baEFHoi' ohelii' y Iean pplp}2 alsdi C2H
yyi ft e!i" Il g5fj q inhssslq n9ni
TO Ehondt'nas 0euds,n ~ q adi d om7oqo yodT
certify thpt AFTER usingin my houte the Pc.
and aee no ON n say wing that
ssa sssHRRss RRsss SseA lSasS es sisS asS
and BAnts n nfIjassed hhd sISsa h,3
safety and beauty combned ~ qel eaS!
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JuDoE WADE.-D. s. WADE, of Jefferson,
who received the nomination of Senator of
this district at the late convention, is, from his
connection with the paternal Office Of Probate
Judge for two successive terms, pretty well
known throughout the county, and his fitness
for the Senatorial position needs no avowal
or Endorsement from us. For the benefit of
other counties in the district, the Sentinel adds
that he is a native of Andover in this county,
"a years of age, and a son of Charles Wade,
one Of the oldest settlers of Andover, and a
brother to B. +. Wade. Few men of his age
have reached so favorable position before the
public, and still fewer have reached it with so
unprctendng and modest mien. His educa-
tion, requirements and talents arc such as to
sustain him before the public, while his bear
ing will make friends and secure popularity
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BISnIss oraIi kinds for sale at this once.

Local 81 Miscellaneous.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

A new generation from Barrett"
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GRAPE FAtRs.--The New York State and
Lake Shore Grape Grower Associations an
nounce their Annual Fairs for the exhibition
Of Grapes and Wines. b.
Tbs, under the auspices Of the New York
State Association will be held at Canandaigua
October . and o. DR.. JoHN A. WARDER, the
distinguished pomoIoglst, NJ Cincinnati, is to
deliver the annual address. The Fair Of the
Association last year was pronounced to be
the best, 50 far MS the extent and variety Of
the grapes and wines exhibited, ever had in
America.
The Fair Of The Lake Shore Association will
he held at Erie, Pa on Friday and Saturday,
October IS and 10. The annual address will
be delivered by wM GRPFiTn, Esq, Of North
East, Pa.
Diplomas will be awarded by both Associa-
tions for the best standard red, black and white
Grapes, and also for the best newer varieties
which have not yet been extensively planted
in vineyard culture. Awards will also be
made for the best samples of red and white
Dry and Sparkling Wines Of the different,
varieties.
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lam Of the opinion, CONTRARY to my preYious inires
er imPsssibe, that any the lse ~
q cohld Al4e rom Ihe ioR 6f San or
Se5sn h9ppEof Chem, q Dean BpffaiQ Med; Con,
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Thisis 30 certify that have used tho Refined Petroleum
dn my house for time past with entire satisfaction
1t not clear ts Light, but is perfectly
safe, being Regarded by mo ~ no,explosiye, .S Ion
inspector Board Fire Underwriters for the City BuE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-10

BOARD wANTED.-A GENTLEMAN AND WIFI
ID want front Room and Board in small private family
references given and required price must be moderate
state price for summer and Tor winter including
which must be moderate Address b. box III Heral
Ollce.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-29
TIE JUVENILE HOMICIDE.
Close of the Observation-Disclosures Against
the Prisoner.

Close of The Observation-Disclosures Against
the Prisoner.
Coroner Keenan, yesterday concluded the investi-
cation previously commenced in the case OF Thomas
Delany the lad, thirteen years Of age who died at
his residence, No. 435 West Twenty-sixth street,
from injuries received oy stone thrown at him by
Christopher Raverty, as heretofore quite fully re-
ported in the HERALD. A lad named Rooney was
bathing in the dock foot Of Twenty fifth street,
North river when deceased threw in some stones to
splash the water against the bather The latter called
upon Ravery to make deceased stop throwing stones
In the water which brought the two into collision.
After exchanging few words Raverty struck de-
ceased with his hand and almost Immediately threw
stone which struck HIM In the left temple and
knocked him down. Raverty, instantly repenting OF
the act. advanced to where Delany was lying and
asked him where he had been HIT the latter point
ing to the side OF his head indicate the location OF
the injury. Raverty then walked away, and AFTER
few minutes Delany recovered sufficiently to be able
to walk home Being taken worse soon afterwards,
death ensued the same evening.
Wooster Beech, NJ. D., made post mortem exami-
nation on the body or deceased and found fracture
OF the skull on the left side the weapon producing
the fracture having severed an artery causing in.
ternai homorrhage. The skull at the point OF the
fracture was unusually thin, otherwise the stone
thrown would not have taken fatal eject The case
was then submitted to the jury, who rendered the
following
That Thomas Delany, the deceased, came to his
Christopher Raverty, on the 2sth day OF August,
1852 at the foot OF Twentyffth street North river
On the above verdict haverty was arralgned and
examined. He Is fifteen years of age, born In New
York, lives at 435 West rwenty-ffth street. and BY
occupation IL wood m0ulder. In regard to the
charge preferred against HIM, Raverty said, ~ did
not Intend TO hit the boy with the stone, only
meant to Brighten him. Coroner keenan, thereupon
committed the prisoner TO the Ionbs, but as there
seems 10 nave been no IN ent on his part TO take his
companions life, he VIII DC liberated on irving
$1,000 ball
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Brown and HamiII mt Newburg.

the great sculllng match between Brown and
Ham!ll for the sum Of $4,000, came on near New
burg, n. Y. on Monday, the 9th Of September in
the year 1867 The course was I've miles. Council
man Stephen Roberts, ofNew York, acted az referee
The contest was spirited and well maintained.
Brown came in ahead but Hamill claimed foul,
and after due investigation Of all the circumstances,
the race was decided in his favor. There was all
excellent attendance and much enthusiasm.
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Tue one perisneu through neglect and the other dis
appeared. About this time spring Of 1885, also the
Undnc, four cared, was built by u club composed OF
members Of the classes Of 1866 and 1885, She is still
owned by 49,
Soon after this came the contest with Yale Col
already increasing interest in aquatic sports strong
impulse. number Of boats lighter and swifter
than had formerly ioated upon the bosom OF Charles
river were soon added TO the Harvard nee and that
number has steadily increased.
In June OF 1856 a fast eight cared boat ffty-one
feet in length, was built for the college. she was
paid for by voluntary contribution of the under.
graduates and christened the Harvard She won
the second prize at the regatta in Boston the fol.
lowing 4th OF July.
In the fall Of 1857 new university boat was
bought through the exertons Of five college gentle.
men, and the other subsequently sold TO Columbia
College New York. The present Harvard Is hight,
sixoared boat forty feet in length. She is manned
by crew selected from the strongest oarsmen OF all
the clubs and is the only champion or representa-.
tive Of the university. She won the Beacon Gun of
June 10, 1885, making the fastest actual time ever
accomplished on the Mil Dam course
Then follows q LIST OF the boats In is5s owned
in the College, with the names OF the clubs uniform
with the names Of their boats.
The Yacht America-IIer Victory In 1851.
on Friday, the 22d Of August in the year 1851 the
American yacht America, J. O. Stevens. owner
and commander, was in Cowes Roads, England, In
reply to an International challenge OF the men Of the
Royal Yacht Squadron, and an acceptance Of their
invitation issued to the members of "clubs OF all
nations" to compete for the Royal Yacht Squadron
Cup. valued at ono hundred pounds sterling. The
prompt appearance OF the America had startling
effect IN tho yachting circles OF Europe. notwith-
standing the fact that the British glove was
thrown down in Q gallant spirit and with
truly English bearing, and the issue Of
the race was consequently looked for with an ex-
cited eagerness by the public. Queen Victoria went
down In the royal yacht to point on the Needles in
order to witness the SPORT and her Majesty ordered
that her vessel should run part of the way home In
company with the America. IL was really queenly
compliment; for the America returned the winner
The course was round the Isle OF Wight Eighteen
vessels entered. At five minutes before ten O'Clock
In the morning the signal gun ordered to "hcave
shorty and prepare for stsrtlpgm six or seven OF