The New York herald., 1870-02-13
The DnuntIess and the Cambria.
Itrnm VIII aaS sIui rit of tha Times


From Wilkes Spirit OF the Times.l
We have letter from London which statos that
the ocean match agreed upon between Mr. Bennett
ana Mr. Ashbury, TO sail inc Dauntless and the Cam
bria from the Old Head OF Kinsae 70 New York. has
given rise to much discussion and speculation
among yachtmen. Especially liz this the case at
Cowes. where the captains and crews OF the yachts
congregato In the winter. and form the largest por
on OF its population at tins time OF year. opinion
prevails that II the wind should be fair, lree the
Dauntless will win tho race; but that II head winds
should be encountered the result would be different
We are also informed that some surprise Is ex.
pressed because Mr. Bennett chose q time OF year
when westerly Winds commonly prevail. As We
understand the matter. no did not choose that time
or year, but was ready To make the match for any
time OF year. But perhaps those who have been
good deal on board OF tho Dauntess are
about as good judges OF her weathery qualities
under canvass. ana others who have only looked at
her AS she lay ut anchor IN the roads. Mr. Bennett
naseu nus nag great experience IN yachting anu ia
ior the government, as volunteer. III the war and
MS duties were SO discharged as 10 make his skill
ana enterprise manifest. Besides, ne has had some
VI the most aDle experienced ana sagacios nautical
men IN the world to couAsel witn and we have great
confidence that q correct judgment was come to,
ana that we shall ind the Daunuess a staunch,
weathery yacht. 1t Is reported ana believed at
loves that tue ioremast OF the Dauntlesa Is TO be
moved and restepped iurther oft. We are authorized
10 say tnat such the IL Is stated that the
Cambria was TO have her copper overnauled. Her
forward buwarxs were to be Increased III height and
her Dowsprt raised eight or nine inches on the
nightheads. She ~ also have few tons extra or
iead ballast and some new SAILS. We sorry 10
near that some Ill ieeing prevails LII England
IN regard TO Mr. Ashbury. We are told
that many English yacitmen think and say
tuat ne mace the match TO render nimselI
prominent aud catch popularity. ana they hope The
cambria Will be defeated. Now, II They really hope
tins. tney ought to be ashamed or themselves. All
England has had q, subsequent chance to make u
similar match with the SappnO, ana has dOuo
II. Mr.. Ashbury, then, u TO DO commented Tor
making this match. whether he wins or loses. We
know that there are few people IN this country
who would secretly rejoice to see the Dauness de-
feated But Is because they envlous OF tue
lame and distinction 80 w0rthiiy won by MIR. Ben
neLt Why, when ne and MIR. L0rlilard and Mr..
OsX0Od entered into the sweepstakes race between
the henrietta, the Vesta and the Feetwing. they
assailed and carped at for dong; aud II Is
our opinion that nothing but the splendid perform
ances ana uncommon speed and stanchness DIS
played by ali the yachts senced those VINO had
been talking against the owners. 1t Is thought III
England that new English schooner may sail out
with the DauntleSs ana Cambria. Mr. Nicholson, or
GOspOrl, the builder or the fast and famous schooner
Aline. is building racing schooner i0r Major Ewing,
former owner OI the cutter Condor. 1t Is tn0ughI
that shc will be fast nythlng anOat and
to he ready by the LIST or May. She may sail out
here with the racing yachts.