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Spirited Contest Between the Harvard and Rut-
gers College Crews on the Raritan
River = Interesting Display
The Harvards Victorious.
New BRUNSWICK, N. j., June 90, 1870.

The Harvards Victorious
New BRUNSWICK, N. j., June 90, 1870.
About a fortnight since the crew belonging to the
scientific class OF Harvard issued challenge
to the crew Of Rutgers College to row
ON the Rantan river. The challenge
promptly accepted, ana the event came or
to-day, in presence OF a large and fashionable
assemblagc. Considerable interest was attached to
the race Tor various reasons, among them being the
fact that while the crew from Harvard ranked
about third in that institution Rutgers put forward
her crack oarsmen and as il generally supposed
the competitors were pretty evenly matched sharp
and determined struggle was anticipated The
quaint little city was full OF excitement during the
entire morning, and as the weather was Yavora-
Bile though somewhat oppressive the vicinity OF the
starting point was crowded by an eager throng The
course was from the Rartan Boat Club House at Al
bany street bridge to a stakeboat Off Old Landing
bridge of historic memory, and return-a distance
of three miles. The boats nsei sixoared gigs,
the Raritans having placed them at the service OF
the young Harvards.
The scene prior to the start was exceedingly pic
turesque, and at once demonstrated the pleasurable
excitement which the contest gave rise to. The
bridge under which the boats were started
was crowded with spectators, while along
the banks on either side OF the riv-
er carriages were drawn up, deposltmg
their fair occupants upon the green sward there to
encourage the contestants by their presence and
patiently await the issue OF the struggle The
cOlors OF each crew were worn by many groups Of
the lair sex, and altogether 1t looked II the eyes
OF all New Brunswick were centred on the event.
The tidy little club house of the Rartan Club was
the sendezvous OF the Harvard men, and specula::
tons were numerous as TO the result OF
the contest. AT half-past two O'Clock
band lent its lively strains and added much
to the pleasure OF the occasion. A bevy Of hand
some ladies descended the steps leading to the club
house, and, putting Off In barges. were rowed here
and there by willing cavaiers that by the time OF
little crafts. The judges were Messrs. Beck and
Kellogg at the home stakeboat and Messrs: Robert
T. Dickson officiating as referee. The following
composed the crews:-
George Fl. Stevens, Albany, N " stroke. 1874
GLASS '72.)
Scientific Class)
John A. Van Nest, Milestone, N. j., No. 4....... 162
E. D. DeLamater, HUDSON, N. y, No. s.. 1874
NJ M. Bali, Hudson, n =, No s.............. l2s
(Class '73O
E. d. williamson Newark, N. j.. coxswain go. 12o
HARVARD CREW.
+. YZnaga, New York city troke ............. I4S
Il. W. Bayiey. Poughkeepsie, n. Y, No. 2..... ISL
Is. Goodwin, New York city, No. 3.............. 1855
\. Cary Buffalo, n. y, NO. 4;................. lao
+. Gilbert, New York city, No. 5............ 145
$. N. Pman, Cambridge Mass, No. 6.......... 1879
c. J.. Rutgers, New Brunswick. Raritan Boat
The Rutgers rowed the Henry r. Rutgers, as feet
long, 33 inches wide; and the IIarvards used the
Tommy Dodd, As feet long and aS inches wide.
Shortly before three O'Clock the competitors ap-
peared IN line. II was flood tide. AT the word
''GOn both crews dipped their oars simultaneously,
but after proceeding q few boat lengths the Rut-
gers, by tremendous energy took slight lead. The
Keeping out OF the food pulled with much ease and
seadiness. 1t was evident TO all that the Rutgers
could never sustain the pace at which they were
apparent. Dipping too deeply and with much irregu-
larlty they splashed and sputtered with intense ex-
wards one. On the other hand the splendid training
OF the latter, their long, even, graceful sweep and
Spectators and though the Rutgers, when passing
the railroad bridge, were almost length ahead, the
betting was heavily AGAINST them. the Rut-
gers, however in1udiclous, showed considerable
pluck and endurance, and when about
mile from the fiaghoat began to settle
Themselves to work with some steadlness. Within
a quarter Of a mie from the upper stake boat the
Harvards put on squirt and soon began to overtake
their opponents, who had up to the present man
fully maintained the struggle Their inehiciency 10
cope with the Harvard men, however, was quickly
proved when the boats being bow and how, both
crews brought their best powers TO bear upon the
occasion. Great excitement prevailed, and amidst
some cheering the haryards rounded the stake boat
struck the Tommy DodJ slightly ON the stern.
THE HOagsTRETCH
was capltal performance; Not wishing to rein.
current was with the boats, the Rutgers once mere
summoned all their energies. and by determined
. effort succeeded in coming up with the harvards
Both then seemed TO take the matter easy The
Rutgers however, STILL exhibiting the nutter OF IN
experience. Half way on the return home the Rut-
gels, TO their grief, perceived that the Harvard men
were noselessy gliding away from them, and once
again put on squirt to overtake them. 1t was
all INIT IF
stroke had already done their work for the Harvards
who now, nearing the railroad bridge, seemed anx-
ious to give handsome finishing touch to their fine
display OF Craftsmanship. The Rutgers were but two
boats lengths behind, yet all their efforts seemed
unavailing. AS II by mutual consent both put on
the squirt simultaneously when within few hun
dred yards from the flagbOat Cheer after cheer
rose from the banks and from the multitude on the
bridge the band struck up rOusing air, and amid
enthusiastic tokens OF appreciation the Harvards
came In the winners three lengths ahead, the time
being as fOl0ws:--
Harvard. ............". ....~........ 8 .
The Harvartls showed their recognition Of the pop.
ular demonstration by singular cheer, peculiar to
themselves 1t Should be mentioned, however, that
rowed, having heretofore raced in shell boats.
The Rutgers, though defeated unquesttonaoly
Training msy conaeny look forward Sn s0Go to
another race with their conquerOrs. 1t was
stated That one OF the best men In the crew had
taken suddenly Ill on the day previous and that his
place was substituted by another oarsman, who had
had little or no practice Notwithstanding this,
however, they exhibited too much impetuosity, and,
TO all appearance overstrained themselves long
before their best Efforts were required. But II was
q good race, and afforded much qualification TO a
large concourse OF spectators.
CAPTURE OF A TuRTLE-A HANDSOME DEPOSIT
Although large numbers of green turtle frequenJ
the coast adjacent TO Indianola and Corpus Christi
IL is but seldom that Is seen In the waters about
Galveston. However, short time since one was
foohardy enough TO appear In the gulf, near the
Ocean House, but was captured by the jealous fol.
lowers OF isaac walton VINO frequent that pleasant
summer retreat and "takcn In out OF the wet.r on
being weighed the turtle was found to be "ncfty''
enough to make the scales stand at lao pounds and
after being given the freedom OF the shore de.
posted 1850 eggs rs CONFEDERATION thcrefor GA.