The New York herald., 1871-09-17


sailor. IA u sailor and horseman DO not see why
we should give up al points in order that MI ASH
should selected horse 'let down" III one of hls
legs IN the first race as many good nOcses have DONE
as you are well aware. San OLD SALT.
Yachting in 1S71-A Brilliant nud Successful
Seassn.
From Wilkes Spirit OF the Times, Sept 16.l
Now that the summer cruises OF tue different yacht
squadrOns are over and Lhe time is RAPIDLY APP
prOachHg wnen the yachts Will be laid up be or
been done during the present season TO enhance
interest felt III tnat which has become popular a
pastme. Beginning win the first regatta and lol-
lowing up with every event that has brought the
squadron together 1t IS sale TO say that never before
IN the history OF yachtlng has IL more magnificent
neet been assembled than that which has appeared
at various points on our coast during this summer.
The time was, aud not long ago, when cruise
within the waters or Long Island Sound was ali
our yacntsmen dared venture upon. Now note
the cnange. The meet as at present composed con.
tains vessels capable OF going everywhere lifted
have crossed the Atlantic IN the worst seasons
OF the year, and are now ready Tor cruise
around the world, should sucn be the pleasure OF
their owners. Inc cruise OF the New York achJ
Squadron was this season extended TO the waters
Ol Massachusetts, Bay 1t having Tor the FIRST Tune
passed to the northward and westward or Cape
Cod, ana we peleve The time not to he tar distant
the waters ol Europe or the West Indies Will be no
uncommon occurrence. Inc time has passed. when
weather and smooth-water vessels; they must ac-
knowledge now that we are in all les .ects their
equais not tneir superors, IN number, size equip
ment ana even in mOdel-tOr we have yet 10 be
beaten England has yet TO produce the vessel
capable OF carrying back the prize splenoidly won
twenty years slice. Inc cruise OF the New York
Ydcnt Club Squadron this summer has afforded
many opportunities o. viewing magnificent marine
srectacles. Tne departure of the feet from Vneya rd
Haven Will long be remembered by those VINO
had the good fortune to witness it. On that occa-
sion seven cen vessels got under weigh destined
across tue shoals OF Vineyard Sound for Boston mar
Dor. The WIND was fresh from the northwest the
sky almost C0ulless, aud as the rose unob-
1ull lU
pyramids ot white canvas tnat covered The yachts
Ike cloud, the sight Was grand one, such as is
not often seen. Then 1t was that one could mark
the Improvement made Of late years our pleasure
fleet and note tue elegant proportions and rig OF the
squadron oil yachts tnat has no superior In the
wolld. Again, on the day following, when the New
YORK fleet was escored Into Boston harDOr by the
vessels 0. the eastern Yacnt CLUB. Formed in two
lines, solid and compact, with the flying jibbuOm OF
one yacht almost over the afral OF the otner,
Keeping their positions in the most admirable
manner, they presented more the appearance of a
squadron going into acLion than fleet Of yachts
on pleasure cruise. IL was stirring sight as tley
entered NantasAet Roads and anchored with great
precision, aud to The nautical eye could not ian 10
be seen tnaJ our yachts were beng handed Dy men
who knew what they were about Thea again.
when AT Newport on the return from the Eastern
cruise. Al one time there were anchored III ilaC
harb"r tnrty-three yachts oil all classes, among
them the largest and ncetes scnoOners the world
anu 1t could not fan TO make not only an American
yacntsman, but any American, proud To so many
0eauiiiui vessels together and to know that the
American yacnt ensian flew over all OF them. Per-
feet IN model, perfect In discipline and perfect IN
every respect tnat excellence,
sented SIGHT that was the admiration OF
every Together they gave evidence OF how
popular yachts AMI yachting have become with us,
and AZ n fleet IL was safe to pronounce it with
out superior. But the yachting season Is not yet
over. The Livonla has already started on her long
journey across the Atlautlc Ocean give battle 10
the representative American yacht or yachts that
may be selected to meet her by the committee ap.
pointed for tnat purpose. The month OF October
viii be fruitful with excitement, then it will be
decided whether we to retain the cup won by
the America, If we will have to surrender It, The
latter may be possible, but we think not probable;
for 1t will be w0nderfu indeed, If We ind
among our magnificent feet Of vessels one or more
capable OF retaining tnat prize, wnich is In
possession but which Mr.. Ashbury so much covets.
Ine advent OF the LlvOnla and her owner Is now
pected with some interest," for when tnat event |
takes place 1t will be decided fully upon wnat terms
Every concession has thus far been made to |
Mr.. Ashbury, and TO make more would be folly. |
Americans are prOvcrbal for giving up much In |
order see falr play but they do care as rule
10 give opponent every advantage Mr. Ash
bury will have 10 sail the representative American
yacht yacnts tnat may be selected be 1t centre
Doar rd vessel like the Columbia Wanderer or a |
keel yacht like the Sappho or Dreadnaught. lie |
cannot make "a selection, but must be content with
)ur choice, no matter what its plan OF construction
nay be. II a series OF twelve matches be sailed
n order TO determine who shall be considered the |
)est the result VIII bc watched with great interest.
Time alone Will snow however what Is TO be the
m and we must be content to wait patiently until
he affair Is We trust, however, that the |
achllng season OF 1871, SO well commenced, ana |
win so mucn interest will close without
nything OF an unpleasant nature 10 mar Its |
.haracter.