The New York herald., 1870-08-14

so OF the llghtshp the vessels came more c!osey 10
gether aad entered New London In o delugG. The
nrst arrival announced was that OF the sioop GI1cs'
or the schooneis the Cambria was the nrst and I'M
Ihedlaiely in her wake were the Idler, FleetwMg
ana Rambler The next were the Haicyon. Addls
w. Elaine. Phantom. with the Madeleine. Daunt-
less Madgie, Rambler, Josephine and Restless.
Ihus ended the rulrto New London-an1 very
undressing one Il was Having occupied neary
sixteen hours. and for some yachts more wnat ~
often accomplished In half the time. Guns were ilred
upon the arrival of each yacht, but New London mad
gone 70 bed.
A glorious change has taken place to-day. The
weather Is delightful, aud when the inhabitants
,scu 70 oehod the splendid spectacle which the har-
Dor presented. The deet OF the New York Yacht Club
roue at anchor and the number or Its nne schooners
was augmented Dy additional arrivals. including
Me Alarm, Palmer and several other well known
schooners The fleet OF the Atlantic Yacht Climb s
also anchored here, SO that the pleasure craft
py considerable portion OF the narbor. The yacnts
were visited during the day by large crowds OF vis-
towards the Cambria. Mr. AshLury Threw open his
vessel ior Inspection and exhibited the fine cups
Which VIII be raced for by the feet. There VIII be
three races Tor the Blk cups, Should mir. Ashbary
compete the New York Yacht Club will also give
cups to be sailed for simultaneously with the others
eacn aud were much admired Tor their excellent
designs ana the style In which they were executed.
Altosether, some splendid racing is anticipated.
The Cambria IL already entered Tor matches with
leine
AT ten O'Clock this morning meeting was held by
commodore Stebbins on board the Phantom. 10 de-
termine what course should be pursued and To make
arrangements for the day. There was very large
ATTENDANCE and after some deiberation 1t was
agreed to remain In The New London harbor during
the day. and not sail any race outside. The Invita-
uon TO the ball was cordially accepted, and II was
finally resolved TO leave New London Oh saturday
morning and race to Newport for a cup the follow
Ing being tue regulations
;, Yachts VIII anchor in line opposite the Peuuot
House at halfpast eight O'Clock. The Cambria TO
nave choice OF position, the yachts to be ility yards
apart, sloOp yachts hundred yards south OF the
schooner line. One gun will be fired from the flag
SNIP preparatory to starting. The second gun 10
start, VIII be fired Ave minutes afterwards. En-
trance fee s25 10 be applied to the purchase OF two
cup5-one Tor schooners ana the other for sloops.
The st yacht to pass the line between Fort Adams
anu the Dumping to be the winner.
There are to be no restrictions as TO sailing or
course. Two entries are required Tor each race but
probably twenty yachts VIII contend for the prizes
A spendid race Is expected, and Should the
weather prove at all favorable fine spectacle Will
be presented.
Great preparations are being made FOR the ball.
whlch Is expected To be brilliant affair The even
ing Is delightful The excellent band on board the
Ider contributes much TO tie pleaoure or the occa
sion.