The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-24
Y A c H TIN G !.
The Cruise Of the New York
Yacht Club.
The Race from Edgartown to
Newport.
vlCTUKY FOR THE PHANTOM.

When the fleet came to anchor last night over
two thousand persons lined the bluffs, and the BOOM
Ing OF the guns was responded to by the most
friendly demonstrations ON shore, tho fair sex
largely participating In the ovation. 1t was admitted
that prettier spectacle could not have been wit
messed from the land as when the yachts passed the
West Chop lighthouse, under clouds of canvas The
three ocean travellers attracted great attention. and
scarcely had their chains been paid out when small
pleasure craft swarmed around them, their occu-
pants closely examining and infinitely criticsing
their models aud architectural construction. The
fine appearance OF the Sappho elected much admi
ration, did also that OF the Dauntess botn being
anchored not far distant from each other, while
the British craft was the subject OF much comment,
especially In regard to her design, fore and aft 1t
was considered by some unaccustomed to the shape
OF such vessels that she not the OF beauty
as racer. but her seagoing qualities received much
adulation. The fleet generally was spoken OF IN the
highest terms, and well did 1t merit all the compll-
ments bestowed upon IT, for in truth never since
Martha's Vineyard was first inhabited lid the of1ng
exhibit such
BEAUTIFUL SIGHT
as the yachts lay clustered together. Besides tae
squadron there had assembled opposite the Dlufrs
some thirty or forty yachts large and small In anti
clpation OF Its arrival that altogether the scene
was exceedingly picturesque. The Sapph0 lay
iarthest out, then the Dauntless Cambria, and in
her vicinity were the Phantom, Madeleine, Jose.
phne, Magic Halcyon Alarm, Fleetwing, Fleur de
LIS. Madgle. Palmer, Restless, with the sloOps
Oracle, Coming aud others. Until an advanced hour
In the evening the residents OF tie surrounding cot
Iages crowded the long wharf and the blulls facing
the Sound watching with interest the yach Is
rs they rode al anchor. Most OF the yachtmen went
ashore TO visit the camp ground, which, by the way,
Is more tastefnly arranged than 1t ever has been.
The tents and cottages were all bright ana
cheertul.ooking, their occupants appearing to enjoy
| w uau
never seen camp meeting, or whose conceptions
Of IL were somewhat vague, the scene at nlghtlall
SCruck tneul with surprise not unminEled With al
mirat0n. The charming little dwellings, along the
beautiful avenues were perfect pictures OF cleanll-
ness aud luxury. and were hlgnly suggestive OF
CONFINEMENT AND KEPOsE
Some were splenululy furnished, some moderately,
but all were agreeable to look ar. Every cottage and
tent was lighted and the aspect which tho place pre-
senJed was not unlike that Oi regular army camp
OF many months standing. the camp Is, OF course,
totally distinct from the beautiful grounds which
surround l., and which are dotted with charming
villas Tor summer resorts, owned largely or rented
by New Workers. The yaChtmen Went through the
various wmdings aud around the many circles
or the camp. large number attended the
hutchinson family. towards ten o'ciocK re;,yioas
groups gathered III The SPACIOUS tents ana held
prayer meetings, and as the time for closing the
gates was at hand several strains OF music broke
solemny on the ear soon alter all was quiet save
the roar OF the sea breakers as they washed over
the sandy beach. TOwadS midnight
A REGULAR NOR'EAsrER
commenced to blow ana Increased III violence to
gaze is the morning advanced. Under tile ClrCuu-
stances the anchorage taken by the feet was not
safe one. Most OF them we've witnin cables length
from the shore and there was no knowing how soon
they might be driven the beach, Say nothing oil
tue damage thaJ might ensue from tnelr close prox.
Unity to each other. some small craft not oelong-
Ing 70 the squadron had already come to grief, ami
| as danger was threatening from the very exposed
position it was deemed advisable TO cnange
| under Jb and mainsail. ran for the snug
| little harbor OF EdGartown. and late IN
| the morning, on signal from the Vice Commo-
belonging
squadron sailed Tor Ed9artOwn, dlstanG from the
out diniculty. There remained behind the Made
leine, Josephine ana Palmer, the last mentioned
having broken her jibboom the day previous, dur.
ing the run from New Bedford to tins place. The
gaze did not decrease whit towards muddy, and
now, being close Iii shore, any attempt ON the part
attended with great danger. The schooner yacht
Humming Bird, Of New Bedford, went ashore dur.
tue northeast oil attempts to get her or were fu-
tile. She was not seriously injured, however, and
came or late in the afternoon.
during the entire day large crowds cOngregated
on The bluffs, watching the freaks OF wind and
water and inc tossing OF crafts anchored ad-
the wharf bumped against each other and
smashing OF bOwsprits and the humping OF
sides against the poles followed In rapid succession
Most or the people were awaiting steamers from
New Bedford, Nantucket and other places, but none
had put IN an appearance at noon, although all had
been advertised to sail. Considerable disappOint
ment was therefore experienced, but 1t would have
been matter OF no small dlnicuty to land passen
gers AT tie wharf In Sucn u gaze And the
crowds ounged ABOUT dcspondngly watching the
whitedcrested waves rs they came bowling in.
The contrast between today ana yesterday after
noon Is s'rong indeed. Only one or two pleasure
crafts remain OF the fleet of forty sail, and
the place looks barren and desolate. LADIES' young
the bluffs with double reef In their apparel
and Their hats lashed to their well shaped heads Old
ladies especially are making vigorous efforts TO pre-
vent their sails Mapping in the wind and hug the
ratings as they pass along. Young ladies' enjoy the
Iun, and most OF them look quite pretty with their
long hair streaming, Tor numbers or them are COM
ing from the baths where they have been dspOrting
among the breakers. But the wind Is rcsonte ana
blows harder, TO the great annoyance Of elderly
danes who consider BOreas extremely rude for TAX
Ing such liberties with their snugy arranged attire
Prayer meetings are being he'd at the camp ground,
and the wind Is equally stubborn there, for through
the apertuTe5 or the tents strong draughts come
whisIlIng, dsarranging the prOvcrbia long and
Weedy locks or the fraternity.
At ten O'Clock this morning the schooner yacht
josephine, which carried away her jtbDOOm during
the night, was taken in tow, and having dropped
the steamer proceeded to Edgartown. The Palmer
was The next to leave then the Madeleine and last
ly the Phantom, and after her departure the coast
was clear.
The Run from EdgartOwn to Newport-The
Phantom the Winner-Accidcnt to the Ame-
rica-The Winner Of the Second Prize Not
Yet Determined.
NEWPORT, r. L. August %, 1870.
The race from Edgartown to this port came or
to-day. 1t was not attended with much excitement,
while one two vessels met with considerable Ill
luck. The regulations provided that only four lower
sails should be used, and the large vessels had
consequently little chance with their smaller
competitors, and the contest was the
whole rather embarrassing. Not long after the
start the America, which was going to join in the
run, smashed her bowsprit and otherwise injured
herself by running into working schooner, which,
however, was also damaged. The Dauntess imme-
diately went about TO go to the assistance OF the
America, but the latter hosted her foresail and
headed towards Edgartown the former pro-
cecded on her cruise. Battling winds prevailed
most OF the cruise, and the Judgment OF
some good yachtmen were set at naught.
Midways the weather. was Jogging, and the race It.
self was robbed OF much Of the interest that would
otherwise attach to It, Owing to the absence OF