The New York herald., 1870-09-08
Y A G HT N G..
Tho Coming Races st Newport for the
Vice Commodores Cup To-Day-Prospects Of
Fine Racs-The Other Races in the Sc
rics-A Citizens Cnp to be Raced for
Tho Cambria, Dauntless, Magic.
Phantom, Idler and Other Fa-
mous Yachts on Hand.



Tomorrow morning the first OF the series Of races
announced will be sailed over q course that has
already received general commendati0n-a trangu-
lar from Brenton's reef light ship to the buoy of
Block Island, thence around the buoy of the Sow and
Pigs rocks and return. Over fourteen scho0ncrs will
enter and the prize viii be the cup presented by the
Vice Commodore. subscription cup win be given
for the second schooner. The race will be sailed
according to the rules OF the New York Yacht Club
in regard to canvas, but there will be allowance
for difference IN size. splendid contest is ex-
pected. and should the fine breeze which now stead.
lily prevails continue 1t win doubtless be one Of the
closest on record.
Let again be known thar the organization Of the
New York Yacht Club yacht owners. have never be-
fore made such ample ana completed prepare
tons. With perhaps one two excep-
tions, every schooner yacht belonging to The
club has undergone complete overhaullng. In
fact nothing has been spared that conld in the
slightest degree contribute to the speed OF the differ
ent vessels, so that there can scarcely be much
foundation for excuse. Almost every yacht owner
whose vessel is entered expects to carry or the
prize and the excitement Will far exceed tnat at
tendant upon any contest during the year. Although
many claim that the victory will rest between
three or four vessels. those who are thoroughly
posted seem to think that such an opinion is cx-
trenely fallacous. since there are many circum-
stances in yacht racing. including such things as
luck and chance, that may rob the deserving racer
Of her prize. But IN the contest tomorrow there
viii unquestionably be less OF those elements than in
most or the races that have already taken
place, and those whose grounds of confident an
ticipaton based upon the genuine and
well known merits Of their crafts are more than all
Others delighted at the favorable prospects OF o
strong breeze and a triangular course. Should the
Cambria win her victory VIII be more or less de-
csive and should she fail TO carry of the laurels it
will not be her fault, since everything has been done
to her that could at all increase her swltness.
Then there will he the SapDho lder, Dauutless,
Palmer, Phantom, Madeleine, Halcyop, Tidal Wave,
Nesta, Calypso and others which are expected
here tonight or early IN the morning. In fine no
regatta for many years past has such brilliant pros
poets. 1t Will result IN demonstrating The relative
speed Of our vessels, and 1t is reasonably believed
that the fastest time on record Will be made. The
course will cover q space OF over sixty miles, and
most of the sailing Will doubtless be on the wind
circumstance that canaot fall to give genuine salts
1t is right to mention that The Magic vii, not enter
the race, being obliged TO go on the ways omorrow
morning to he cleared. She will participate, how
ever in the Saturday next for the prlze pre-.
sented by Mr. Ashbury. The rleetwing viii prob
: Among the yachts which arrived to-day were the
Cambria from Providence, where she was on the
ways She Is pot loaded 70 the shear plank, and
from all appearances intends not to be behind.
Thoroughly cleaned and fitted out for the race she
win make formidable adversary for most OF the
contestants, and there Is reason to think that ii not
the winner, she will be among the leading vessels.
great favorite Is the SapphO, ana as the
course is somewhat favorable to large vessels, she
VIII doubtless make her mark. But there Is no
Knowing what turn events may take. The contests
OF yachtmen In all countries have shown up the
freaks of wind and tide; but with good seamanship
the deserving vessel will surely merit genuine
recognition. But little remains to be said. The
public interest and excitement In regard 10 he con-
tests is largely on the increase. The race FOR the
"Oitizens' Cup" Will naturally create the greatest
amount of anxiety. It is the first time that such q
handsome git has been made in this city; but
1t seems that this s only the fOrerunner of future
yearly testimonials OF the high appreciation In which
OF the Ocean House, will make the presentation In
behal; OF the inhabitants tomorrow, and the con.
test will probably take place on Tuesday The
prize Is OF exquisite Workmanship; but apart from
Its intrinsic value the honor OF winning IL WILL OF
course, be far more accept bic to the victor.
The hnrbor Is now crowded with pleasure craft
OF every description, including yachts from different
ports. Among the steam yachts are the Edgar
stuart and the Young America OF Boston. The
latter is owned by MIR. J. IL. Haenbeck, and is an
extremely swift ana pretty little craft. Her rame
tirely OF bent timber. She is but little
over tons burden, besides thirteen horse
power. There are other handsome yachts In the
harbOr and the scene presented to-day was very
company the yachts. and the numerous visitors will
be al1orded the opportunity OF witnessing perhaps
the best racing ever seen In the country.
place about eight O'Clock. The following yachts
are now In the harbOr, the remainder OF The feet
being momentarily eXpected:-Cambrla, SapphO,
Josephine, Madgie Phantom Madeleine Tidal Wave,
HalcyOn and the sl0op yacht Oracle Speculation
s rife as to the winner. and the betting ls actively
going on In the city tonight. splendid breeze IL
1t will continue. That 1t may and that the best yacht
may win u the earnest desire OF all.