The New York herald., 1871-09-13


The Rucs To-Day ut MOntreul-preparation
for tho Regatta the -. Lawrence
River-Arrivnl Of tho variaus Crews--The
Americans Not 10 Tnke Part In the Contest.
MONTREAL, Sept. II. 1871.
AS time draws nigh the interest In the Longuell
regatta Increases, and tonight there Is actually q
hutter OF excitement IN the city In anticipation OF
the event. or Ofbeting there is very LITTLE both crews
being considered So equally matched that 1t was
thought dangerous to make distinction. The
nat, sandy shores of Longuen were yesterday
invaded by host OF men armed with
pieces OF boards, hammers ana nails, and
quickly Stony Beach was adorned by q number OF
brand new refreshment booths. TO Judge from the
long line OF booths very thirsty assemblage is ex-
pecled from the metropolis.
The Longuen Committee was formed about four
years ago, but have never until this occasion ven.
tured to try the experiment Of a regatta That they
have succeeded in their Efforts and also In securing
the presence OF two of the famous crews IN the
world is matter Of congratulaton for themselves
and those who Will have the pleasure OF witnessing
the race Tomorrow.
On Monday evening the Barton crew. OF Halifax,
arrived, and at once went over to Longne, where
they took up quarters at Paquette's HOTEL ChambIy
road. Bright ami early yesterday morning they
were out, and on returning expressed themselves
well satisfied with the course. The men are all In
excellent condition and determined to do their
best.
by the New York train yesterday morning the
Reniorth and Taylor Winship crews arrived, and
Were received by MIR. Notman and DIR. Brewster, of
the Longue Boating Club; Major Wallace the Secre.
tary OF the Laahine Boating Club aud q number
Of friends Surrounded by their friends the crew
walked 10 E0Ditt'S, where they had breakfast.
After breakfast the Taylor Winship crew went over
to ST. HeleAs Island, where they left their boat aud
returned to the city. In the evening they went to
Lachne to spend the night. They Will run the
rapids tomorrow and be down III time for the
regatta.
The RenOrth crew went over with their boats to.
Lon9ueIl by the two O'Clock steamer, and
lett them In Paquette's barn, ana came back
I'd town. Alter dinner ut EbbitC they
returned 10 L4ngucll and took up their quarters at
Longuen HotAe. Both crews appear in good con-
diton but have had rough time or II since leaving
Halifax, working hard, eating irreguarly and hav-
Ing little sleep. The Renforlh crew brought with
them the famous Queen Victoria and Keliy's single
Scull outrlgger, James Rcnforth. The Taylor Win
ship men nave the Cody On-Iyne and Sader's
single scul, the Dlke OF Beaufort Inc Barton
crew have the boat they pulled III at HALIFAX, named
Che Tango
Much disappointment was felt tnat neither OF the
American crews put Ill an appearance, as the eX.
element or the contest would have been so much
greater. The Course has few marks to DESCRIBE
1t by tnat 1t makes 1t matter OF great difficulty 10
do so m;eltgbly. suffice it to say that .tarI, and
Will start from almost opposite L4cniitue over TWO
and halr miles, when they WIZ "f nearly inrce
return as they went. curreunii, againsy on inc
miles hour will hayfa the crews are well accus.
h0ntat'fu having, when at home, TO row where
there are very strong tides.