The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-26

The Excitement Unabated at
Sandy Hook.
a Sharp Lookout Maintained Watching by Day
and Peering by Night-The Yacht
Squadron Still on tho sklrmish.
ON BOARD STEAM YACHT JEANNErr, !

Orr SANDY HOOK July "a, 1870 !
Old sea dogs are gallant fellows at sea-ashore
they put doctors In the shade when differing in
opinion. There Is an old story about the priest OF
the parish having lost his considering cap, but
what became Of 1t even after hoary headed sages
had thought for weeks, was never satisfactorily
ascertaned. And so IL Is in relation to the interna
tonal yacht race. There have been more opinions
expressed about this contest than perhaps, any OF
whatever description that has ever taken place. 1t
Is pleasure to watch the honest, weather beaten
visages Of the veteran mariners who occasionally
touch at this point when asked what they
think about the race Tho profound look,
the earnest expression. which Is not without
Its compliment OF self-suIlclency and the final de-
liverance of the solemn announcement OF the day
and date on which the winning vessel Shall hail the
lightship are something TO be remembered. 1t is a.
notable fact that the older and more experienced
the sailor Is the longer time he gives the yachts. He
is none OF your enthusiasts that thinks yacht can
skim the ocean In, as 1t were, hop, step and
jump. He wisely calculates the time OF the year
ana the winds and makes every possible allowance.
He Is reasonable and by no means overrating, and
regard, an ocean race In summer ana one In winter
as having but little relation to each other. The
crossing Of the ocean from here 10 the other side
Is looked upon as regular down hill work, but
the return Is regarded totally distinct affair. AT
first twenty days was thought to be lair time. but
those expressing such an opinion were to precip-
tant having enormously drawn their conclusions
from the great ocean race In 1866 Good seamen,
men who have crossed the ocean scores OF times both
In summer and winter, express their belief that al
though the yachts may arrive at any hour, their
appearance at the ightship the 2Sth Instant that
Is giving them twenty-four days. ought to be con-
sdered splendid performance owing to the adverse
circumstances against which they had to contend.
Pilots OF steamtugs around here daily state that they
are now
ON THE LOOKOUT
for vessels due over two and some three weeks.
Altogether, although the yachts may arrive to- night
and 1t Is hardly probable, since to-day head winds
have prevailed, the general belief Is that should
either Of them arrive by wednesday magnificent
passage will have been accomplished.
The steamboats, running from New York for the
Highlands and surrounding localities were crowded
to-day, and at the principal stopping places along
the way the most earnest inquiries were made as
to whether any OF the yachts had arrived. In
fact, the International race Is the all.absorblng
topic everywhere, and where view can be
obtained wlstu glances are being momentarily cast
toward the lghtship In anticipation Of the great gun
that will triumphantly welcome the victorious craft
SANDY HOOK
Is well named. A duer spot could not be found In
the universe unless, perhaps, In some OF the utterly
abandoned places In the desert OF Sahara. Crimi.
mails would be brought TO their here in short
space Of time. The heat Is terrible and Is not little
augmented by the piles OF sand that seem to foster
everything disagreeab!e. A great fort was
commenced hero some years ago. Opera
tons have ceased and the troops have
Left But there Is yet an army more for
g WdabIe In ts way than whole battalion
either the French or Prusslan army and the sand
nles ana mosquitoes be transported to the scene Of
termination The suffering they nnlct upon visitors
Is almost uncomfortable. What with the wild cats and
But it Is to Sandy Hook despite ali its barrenncss
| and disadvantages that anxious inqulrers bend
s sss sea saps q on as Of nS yachts
| beacons are many times assembled during the
day and the horizon closely scanned At the
telegraph station, however, more questions are
asked; Tor there stands man almost day ana night
glass IN hand peering far out ON the broad Atlantic
post, and is tovial fellow to boot. TO Farrell most
people run. He s civil, and smiles accordingly ana
says the yachts Will be mere about Wednesday. The
RECEPTION By THE sQUADROSs
promises TO be the most brilliant affair ever seen in
the bay OF New York Never on any former occa-
Sion was so much enthusiasm displayed among the
yacht men, and one and all determine that the
winning yacht shall have reception worthy the
event. 1t Is sincerely hoped that the yachts Will
arrive during the day 50 that all the preparations
row 1eing made may be lttlngy carried out.
gSssSp during the ae' night ganS ex
biton VIII be given. Most Of the yachts already
reported have maintained the Creates vigilance
| about SANDY Hook and towards the lightsh.p
The earnestnes3 and unceasing watchfune55
| shown by the yac!itmen fully demonstrate the
| interest they take In THIS great interna-
| ttonal event. Last night 1t blew very fresh
| from the southwest Most OF the yachts
anchored In the Horse Shoe, and long before high
water this morning the majority Of them were under
| way. The yachts or the "Hookn and about the
| lightship today were as DEMONSTRATION, Com
| modore II. G. Stebbins; Tidal Wave, Commodore
| William voorhls; Madeleine, Commodore Jacob
yoorhls; Feur De Lis Mr. J. s. Dlckerson; Magic,
Mr.. Franklin Osgood Madgie, Mr.. r. 7. Loper;
| Alice, Commodore Kidd Silvie, Mr.. f. Dodge;
| Addic ", Mr. Langley; Storm King, Mr. Peter Voor.
| his, and host OF others. The spectacle was ex-
tremely beautiful and although the bright antlcipa.
| lions OF many were somewhat marred, as 1t was
thought that the head winds which prevailed would
| deter the arrival Of the yachts, animation and
hopefulness nevertheless every yacht.
man that sailed the bay.
Opinions to the arrival OF the yachts are at this
stage futile Within an hour from thus writing
either OF them may SPEAK the lights,ip.
The Alarm and Fleetwlng are on tie lookout or
Nantucket.
The Tidal wave sails to-day, to remain until the
Dauntless and Cambria arrive.
The Staten L;and ferryboats were yesterday
crowded with passengers many Of whom sought the
landings below, hoping TO witness the grand marine
ovation to come OF In the harbor On board the
three O'Clock boat there was good deal OF beauty
and style alt.
Excitement at Long Branch.
LONG BRANCH, n. J.. July o. 1870.