The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-07
Y A G H T I N G..
THE CONTEST FOR THE QUEENS CUP.
Extensive Preparations-Th Racers In
Splendid Trim-Entries, Course and
Arrangements-The Issue
Awaited with Interest.

The international race tomorrow viii form an
important epoch in the history OF yachting. Great
as was the excitement In England prior 10 the con-
test Tor the cup carried or by the America the feel
ing on this side OF the Atlantic on the OF a SINH
lar struggle Is one OF the deepest interest not I'M
mingled with enthusiasm. IL VIII be the yachting
event OF the year 1870, in The same degree as was
the Americas race IN 1861. All things considered
a very great contra { cannot be drawn between the
two In the latter year the ap )earanc, OF the Ame-
RIGA did not create more in tere . in England than the
arrival OF the Cambria in American waters. An
English critic, writing from Co8es on the 22d OF
August, 1851, says:-'The day that has Deel looked
forward to here with 20 much anxiety during the
present week, and that Is pregnant with the most
important results TO the fame OF the British Royal
Yacht squadron has at length arrived. On no
sion since the establishment OF the club has so
general interest been manifested az to any parti-
cular vessel as has for weeks, and especially
since she gave sample OF her qualities at Ryde,
pervaded all classes IN respect to the American clip
per. But things have come to pretty pass when
New Yorker challenges all Englands IN Uowes Roads
and all England hesltatcs about accepting that
challenge. From the moment OF our leaving at the
Metropolitan Road Station till arrival at Cowes
nothing else was talked of by railroad ana steam
boat passengers. Good hunOred surprise was ex-
pressed by some, Ill natured annoyance by others,
but the most singular unanmity OF opinion prevailed
mat the yankee las she Is Improperly styled
would outsail creation, except, at least, another
Yankee the Maria. Yet still the lurking hope
which ever filed Mr.. Micawber's bosom that some
thing might turn up TO the honor OF the Old
land was lingering around many heart. And now
and then the cheerful assurance was borne
forth tnat even II the America carried
OFF the cup this time there would be
haif nr E,rr
months ready and able TO beat her. y Southamp.
ton was filled with visitors. Cowes was crammed--
scarcely pei to be had for love money. Wan
derers were moving about the streets long after
midnight, knocking at impractlcaD.e doors and
drawing nightcaplei heads, from Which only TO
receive the unpleasant Information that there was
no room for them Such was the interest," taken In
this international race IN England. The following
were the entries Tor the cup. vH.:-Royal
Thames Yacht Club cup OF s1oO value;
open to yachts belonging to clubs Of al
nations Course round :he Isle OF Wight to start at
ten o'clock Yachts Observation-Disclosures, schooner,
16l tons, Sir W. p. Carew, Bart volaue. cutter As
TONS }. l.. Cragie; Arrow cutter, 81 tons. T. Cham
berlayne; Wyyern, schooner Dos tons, the Duke OF
Marlborough; lone, schooner, 10 tons, Almon Hill;
Constance, schooner, 2ls tons, the Marquis OF
Conyngham; TitaDia schooner, 100 tons X. Stephen
son, NJ F.; Gypsy Queen, schooner. 100 tons, Sir II.
B. Hoghton, Bart; Alarm, cutter, 1913 tons, Joseph
Weld; Mona, cutter SO tons, Lord Alfred Paget;
America schooner. 40 TONS j. G. Stevens; Brilliant
three masted schooner 392 tons e. H. Ackeis; Bac-
chante, cutter $50 tons H. H. Jones; Fl eaK cutter
tOis, W. Curing; ste la, cutter, 90 tons X. Frank
land: Eclipse, cutter, 81 tons, II. s. Fearon; Fer
cutet 147 tons, LIE MarchAnt Thomas. There we're
IN all eighteen yachts, The race, 1t took place. Is
signal gun to heaye snort and pre- are Starting
| was fired, and moment aterward ioresaiis and
Jlbs were run up upon SIX or seven OF the squadron
min three minutes all ready Tut The
| America. she was not only astern, but appar-
| enty resolved not to hurry herself At length
| the enormous foresai was dispnYcd, ana as II
! To show how expert her crew could be II they
! liked, her jill. both her ore and ait malusals and
! gan topsa1i her main were spread IN an instant,
ana wnen the second gun hrcd, q little before
ten O'Clock, she went away with the rest. The
tnird, Glsey Qneen fourtn the remainder pretty
close together anu the America last. hight breeze
was then blowing from the wesi-southwest. W.Inin
the lrst minnie toe vast superiority the America
became visible. she began at once TO glide up TO
I'll fleet, ana then 10 pass one yacht ter anotaer
until on Old Castle Point ana before the steamers
that were gong round TO VentuOr nad got their pas
sengers on board she hAd taken the iourth place.
the Voiante beng fist, Arrow second and Beatrice
ihlrd, ami all that could be SAID OF them that
they were delaying her from taxing the lead little
longer tnan the others.
The only question now was whether the cutters
could beat her III rounding the island, as she had
already beaten the Pearl 70 wndward. As she spun
along an Old sea.dOg 0Dservel:-''D'ye see that ere
steamcr2 Pm blessed II the Yankee don't beat her
! out OF sight around the iSaHd;p aud the Signal
Master at tie Club House sad TO a gentleman VINO
asked Tor Information: --'P shaw sir, catch herr
You might wen set bulldog to eaten a hare.v
Tue America won the race Tor when she arrive nj
the winning stakeOoat no other yacht IN gh,.
Thus ended the victory, ana tomorrow the famous
Cambria Will strive 10 carry back the cup won
The advent OF Mfr. Ashbury 10 Tins country IL
fraught with great interest to the yachting commu
nifty, and whether the Cambria wins or loses To-
morrow he deserves the highest credit for endeavor
ing, at least to do tiat which his fellow yachtmen
IN Great Britain failed to do years ago lie comes
manluliY with the determination Of taking the cup
back ana should he do so IL viii be The proudest tro
ply Of his life.
NEVER VENTURE, NEVER WIN
Is an old and appropriate saying and III contrasting
for the honors Mr.. Ashbury only doing hs best
for which he merits universal esteem. Altogether
ing annals. And While Mr Ashbury VIII
be the recipient Of every courtesy and fair
play that the national nonor suggest
yachtmen VIII not of course allow their gener.
Gus feelings TO outsep their desire 60 retain the cup.
IN TRUTH they are rs anxious to hold 1t Mr.. As
bury is 30 carry II 10 Old Eng and. This is seen IN
The recent preparations by American yachJmen.
Never were such extensive and energetic arrange
ments being made on all sides, aud 1t Is but fair
say that the feet OF the New York Yacht Club WAC
never III more spendid condition. Nearly every boat
belonging TO the GLIB has been thoroughly over
hauled, and should The elements prove favorable the
contest tomorrow viii PROFESSIONALLY be the finest
record. Win bee ming courtesy To q STRANGER
Mr.. Asiibury's yacht WILL Of course, have the choice
OF position, and once the signal TO depart mas
given she win have q wide berth ou side the Narrows
10 display her excellent qualities. The Cambria on
leaving The screw dock, was the object OF great ad-
miraton. Nothing was lelt undone 10 her that could
possibly contribute TO her success The Id er has
been on dock for the last four days She has been
thoroughly cleaned and coat OF lead has been put
on her bottom nom The water line TO the Keel; the
rest of her hun Is painted back. she
has also been fitted with new lore and
main topmasts her bowsprt has been length
ened two feet and her 1bboom three.
which win prevent her foresai drawing the wind
out OF her ib. Her sailing master thinks he will be
able 10 make her go about IN much shorter time
than before she good trim. not too deep i'm the
water, but enough 10 make her steady under all her
canvas We much mistaken n she does not
show her stern to many OF her opponents. She
the winner OF the June regatta OF 1875 also IN 1869.
Her strongest opponents are likely to be the Phantom,
Tidal Wave, Magic Madeline aud such craft. u will
be remembered that the Phantom was the first TO
reach the home stakeboat IN the June race; but ,
having to make allowance TO the Ider account or
excess In area and tonnage was placed
apcnnd Xlinr lal glr foot