The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-16
Cruise of the New York
Yacht Club.
Race to WindWard and Back
at Newport.
The Contest To-Day for MIR. Ash
bury's Cup.

Ocean House. on the ssFlyins
Stnrt'-ArrauEencnts for tho Coming Com
test-The Programme.
NEWPORT. August IA, 1870.
The fleet of the New YORK Yacht CLUB Is now an.
chored In the harbor here. 1t Is the object OF gen.
eral admiration, for never any former occasion
did the vessels look to such advantage, never so
trim and elegant. The friendly rivalry OF yacht
owners during the past few months has been at
tended with the most desirable result ana 1t Is the
universal expression Of opinion that the neet as 1t
now stands. Is unsurpassed IN style and swiftness
The pride which yachtmen take their craft Is not
only excusabe. but praiseworhy, for 1t s clear that
neglect or Indifference In regard to the "hxng' OF
yacht must be followed by incapaclty and
failure to accomplish the objects so much desired
In yachting. And 1t Is only those who have paid the
closest attention that been rewarded for their
commendable labors. There are here over thirty
first class schooners ana nearly as many sloops
few Of which belong TO the Atlantic Yacht Club.
which has been invited to join the annual cruise
During the entire day the wharves were lined with
spectators. who earnestly scrutnized the different
vessels, some or which, being new, were infinitely
examined. Nearly all the small boats in the harbor
were chartered by visitors, who sailed round and
round the yachts and accordingly made their CON-
ments. The absence or the Cambria and Dauntless
was much regretted, ana their arrival was anxiOusy
feet is without dennte orders until the arrival OF
Commodore Stebbins, whose yacht the Phantom,
was getting overhauled In New London Among the
numerous craft at anchor are the Madgie. 132
tons, X. +. Lopez. acting Commodore New York
Yacht Club; Tidal Wave, 1853 tons, William Voorhls,
Commodore Atlantic Yacht Club; Madeleine, 14s
tons. Jacob voorhis, Jr.; Rambler, l4S TONS James
II. Banker; Idler 1873 tons, Thomas @. Durant
Palmer, 104 tons, r. Stuyvesant Restless 95 tons,
Philip Phoenix; Josephine, 143 tons, b. Al. @. Duree
Calypso, 100 TONS A. s. Hatch; Halcyon, 12l tons, j.
X. Smith; Alarm, 225 TONS A. c. Kingsland; the LOIS
and Mystic, OF the Atlantic Yacht Club together
with other schooners ana large fleet of sloops be-
longing to both clubs No positive arrangements
Will be made until tomorrow, when the squadron
Will doubtless be augmented by the arrival Of the
Fleetwing Phantom, Cambria, Magic, Dauntess
silvie, Widgeon, Tarolnta, and probably the vesta
GRAND PYROTEoHHIO EXHIBITION
would have been given last evening from on board
the yachts, but just as the preparations were COM
pleted the ram came pouring down In torrents,
which, OF course. prevented anything OF the Kind
Previous to the rain however, the Madgle beau
tifuly Illuminated, and just extinguished her
lights In time. 1t was tremendous shower, COM
mencing about hali-past eight O'Clock and con-
| ttnulng with unabated violence throughout the
| entire night. large number OF the yachtmen had
| already come ashore and proceeded to the Ocean
House to attend the hop given there 1t was a very
| fine affair and was fashlonably attended, Including
large number OF visitors from the adjoining cot
| ta9es. The rain seemed to become heavier as the
| night advanced, and at midnight carriages were at
| premium. For those VINO mad the prospect
| was sad for, however much inclined visitors
might have been 70 at the hotel their hopes
| IN that respect were mercllessy frustrated since
! there was mot a room In the house.u IndeeI All
the hotels crowded. there is not vacant cot
tage, and Newport for once, at least. is crammod.
There Is rather mistaken notion abroad concern
a. ~ "a w "a fArIn f.la
occasional visitors, stopping there day two. de-
part impressed with the style that is kept up aud
with all the brilliant equIpages rolling before their
vision. unhesitatlngly prognosiicate that New
| America. But 1t should be borne In mind
that Newport Is not mushroom summer re-
sort, springing up In the freshness OF the morn.
Ing, gllttering with dewdrops and be crushed
by the first passer by. It's apcient historical assoc
ations the amount Of wealth annually represented
the class OF people residing In the cottages-Or hotel
life Is 10y no means the feature here-tne absence
| OF quick and frequent communication from large
cities make Newport locality totally distinct from
| perhaps any other watering place In the country
| 80, therefore. when people speak OF Newport n
place likely TO improve and rs one yet destined to
bear the palm over other localities The main features
which have Tor years past characterized it are
forgotten or were never known to them THAT rhere
are more enjoyable, peaSantcr neighbour DOds that
afford mucn more ainuseInents few would dare TO
deny but the very isolation OF Newport Is loved by
ITS inhabitants. It's quletneSs entertains tn 1n aud
It's fossil surroundings are to them the most verita-
bic gems. This DEPRESSION from yachting topics was
elected mentally the most sympathzing and endear-
ing thoughts sure enough many u warm and ten
der heart was chilled as when It's charming owner,
stepping on the piazza after a delightful waltz, it
battered at the dreary prospect ahead. The hop
was over about twelve; blustering dripping coach
men whirled or with their carriages, but many n
patent leather had TO plunge into The muddy road,
and not few dandy coated sports were thoroughly
soaked. But the hop was nevertheless agreeable
and entertaining.
THE FLYING START
mentioned In the protest sent to the committee by
Palmer
which came in first IN the from New London
yesterday was the subject Of much discussion to-
by the Commodore Of the New York Yacht Club ON
Friday for the race In question were that the
schoOnerS should anchor In the line between the
Pequot House and the hotel opposite about hall.
past eight O'Clock; that one gun would be fired for
the yachts to prepare, and that five minutes after
wards the signal gun to depart would be given; that
the Tidal Wave was not at anchor when the gun
the other yachts. The Tidal Wave, IL VIII be remem-
bered, came in one minute and twenty-fOur seconds
ahead OF the Palmer Although Commodore voorhs
was not Immediately notified oil the protest, he
states that his answer Will not only dispel the idea
that he went of Intentionally on flying start but
that viii show he is entitled to the prize which he
claims he has won. He contends that he was not
informed by writing or verbally OF the hour which
the vessels were to sail or of the regulations
oil the contest, and that ne merely weighed anchor
when behind the other yachts in order 70 get into
line with the others and that Just as he was 40 out
TO do 80 the signal gun promptly fired from the
Acting Commodore's yacht, circumstance which
he did not expect. as he contends nearly naf an
hour or more ciapseS after the hour Officially an
nounced before the start takes place. Thus The
matter STANDS, and among the questions under DIS
cussiOn ls whether any advantage was gained by
the Tidal Wave IN having started in the manner
mentioned. The committee VIII probably decide
and whatever may be the result OF their delibera
tons 1t is certain that some advantages arise
from 1t In regard to punctuality IN the time OF
ing the ISSUING OF instructions to all competing
yacht owners and general discipline. AS already
mentioned the yachts belonging to the Atlantic
Yacht Cnb Will enter In the race TO be given here
on Tuesday TO Block Island and will subsequently
Join the squadron on the cruise 10 New Bedford
Commodore Voorhis will there hold meeting and
1t Is probable that the Atlantic Yacht Club VIII pro-
coed directly TO Marthas Vineyard and On the re-
turn call al StOnington and Greenpori.
COMING RACE.
"Twenty miles 10 windward and back seems 20
be a great favorite with the yachtmcn. and espe
caiy with the owner Of the Cambria, whose paTtlct
patton in the approaching race is Anticipated with