New-York tribune., 1871-08-25
OUTDOOR SPORTS.

NEWPORT, Aug. IA subject winch must
room up for final consideration by the NewYOrk
Yacht Club is the precise conditions under which Mr.
Ashburys yacht Cambria is contend with the repre-
sentative yacht Of this country. The matter presents
many phases which, although brought about by the
concessions already made, by no means without
reason for the charge Of unfarness. In holding
that the original deed of trust specified that the contest
should take place between two single yachts, the gyer
Of the cup conceded point at which even the
owner Of Livonia never made bold publicly
10 hint during his visit TO this country last
Summer in the Cambria. This action of Mr. schuyler
and the acceptance Of the situation by the NeW-fork
Yacht Club, formed most generous concession TOT All
concerned and which they yneyer have returned
kind should the queens Cup 40 back TO EnSanu even
a. the property Of Royal Harwich Yacht Club But
concerning this action and the wisdom or folly OF estaD-
fishing a different code Of procedure from that unuer
which the cup first taken 10 Is OF no aNa 10 aeue
The fat has gone forth and let its effects be disastrous OF
satisfactory the honor ofthe men who hayenever oroken
faith with the public is pledged TO see that the PIo'
ions OF the carried out 49,
The club at meeting on board the Dauhtess III '"'
harbor, a few days since, resolved that a COMMUTE
should be appointed with power TO choose hree vi sA
yachts as the Club may hereafter determine, 10 DC PUT
Is, ,erfoc racing trim on the morning Of the contest
and from his number shall be chosen, according to the
strength of the wind and indications OF the weather. lhe
boat on which will be staked the supremacy OF 'he yacht
inc interests Of America yachtOwner who by defeat
ueorare in the sporting world, would appear TO
The rcDeral reader likely TO accept the stua-
ton and thank his rivals for their courtesy.
But with the Importance OF the occasion IN
,rcascs IN a pr0portionate degree, the natural de-
sre for thUg;" and in the demand for further
concession. the plucky Englishman will only see more
certain assurance Of success than the recent trials Of his
new yacht, or the wolLknown sailing qualities of the
Cambria at present warrant. The proposition may be
looked for somewhat in this shape: Mr. Ash6ury will
reason truly enough, that he has been required to an
nouucc, month in advance OF sailing, the name OF
craft and send her model TO the secretary OF the
c.ub now holding the much-coveted prize. He WILL
naturally enough forget that IT Is the almost huous
opinion Of all yachtSmen In tins country that ne
oua o rSq1Ied to s against ST. te & Sn'g m gTf % f az nf
boats lie will not take the trouble 70 remember, as
sporting man, that the decree embodied in the deed OF
Uf gift, providing that the challenge must be made one
year previous the date of sailing has IN one case pee
become minor considerations TO him Just as anything de
precates in the eyes OF its possessor FCr snUG % f
sailing against tie Sappho Daunt!esS, or Dre2dh2nShI
Tidal Wave viii be ptted against him In other words
Nil Ashbury may well say, Gentlemen, l enter the
the queens cup What Yacht will sail against me
If hghtwind boat will remove mai portion
hcht-wind sailing viii rest content with my slender
chances in a moderate breeze. On the other hand II a
heavy wind craft Is 70 be placed against one iHaS VIII
the special qualities OF the weather 70 Whch my
le on NV strongest point" All these arrangements can
be urced with perfect fairness and TO be seen what
the effect Will he upon the sporting men OF this country
and England should these demands meet with positive
refusal The proposition msGG oy r o es Engs6 80
Yacht clubs and 10 sail twelve races each representing
60 what then is TO be expected where his claims to
fair play nationally taken land uduslrousy pIeseI
August :. Mr.. AslbuTy writes to say that the
Cambrs win sail for NewIoFk SGRteuiot4I ~ j., oro,
many new IDEAS are lust now advanced The liability to
oSBer ~ me oWes roa in the eet may see fit to chal
lenge the holding of such prize an exceedingly
avs % c cD he oycTbsnlinp of canvas and rigging
vi & Me exptnse requisite to stock the boat
with provisions, If not during the time OF cruise are by
the proposition viii very likely ind favorable considera
ton at the next meeting of the CLUB, that the
Of the Yacht making the challenge should deposit
money value Of the 10 De devoted III case OF his
airnc the prize which shall compensate for the labor,
time and expense Of defending the same against hGr
rival. As the ruling is now, the holder OF any such
~ tn % a o of rrzS Which he only holds conditonally
and which Is liable 70 prove very dsaereeabic elephant
upon his hands The action OF Commodore NVOIIls ~, IN
returning the club the challenge cup which the Tidal
Wave gained at the annual regatta marks the cropping
"Ht OF h' DGl' anu licS @ s f % 5nc W cIns are
likely 10 prove failures IL is understood that some
such conditions viii, II possible, be arranged IegaiGhg
The Bennett challenge cup be sailed for to Sandy Hook
hGhtsIp on Monday next
RACE AGAINST TIME.
The race assigned for to-day for a cup pre-
.entod Ly Louis Lorlard Of the schooner Wanderer,
over course from BrcnOu Reef Hghtship to the Block
Island buoy and thence to and around the Vineyard
Sound ucLtshp TO the starting point The day began
with violent TaiEstOTu, and thick weather promised
10 be- tie rulmc feature Of the day. The universal
opinion of the yachtsmen appeared TO be that
there would not be any The event Of the
morning arrival 81 Of Geo L. LOrillards ele
cgn Yacht EnchaurCss after very tempestuous vOy-
axe OF 90 days COwes The Of the Enchantress
assembled the vessels waist and loudly cheered the
feet tLc compliment being returned by salute from
the guns Of every boat the squadron She viii not sail
IN any the this port during next week. the
time will be required 20 overhaul her after the long yOy
axe which size has just completed
TIE morning having frightened somewhat the Judges
Ioat steamed Of the harbOr and took up position of
the Hehtehip. The Dreadnaught got under way at TO-
and went ont hy the northern passage, and at 1890 the
Safulo and Palmer followed her example. THESE boats
had reached the outer harbor before the weather be-
contuuaIiy sounded. A fine breeze was blowing from
tc southwest and he three yachts ran down s iar as
Beaver Tai Light house Inc Wlhq was 700 ghI loi me
DTcadnaught, yet she displayed good SAILING
ability. After lacking for some time across the Oay N
side Gf Beaver TIL Polntthe Dreadnaught put about
and the return 10 her anchorage Capt sam
To- cd as the sappho neaTed the hghtshp, and after
waiting 20 minutes for the arrival OF second boat,
adeSs' steamer returned TO the city. The Palmer had
given up the contest short time before
The report having been generally circulated that the
O. rbi hours M ms season of the wear Vice-Commo
dOIe Douglas, believing that he saw an opportunity for
proving the mistake, determined TO sail over the
course. The sappho accordingly started at u
through heavy sea-, with the breeze dead
ahed and vas 5aned ss.r 80 close r., uPSn s tae
FoiLt Judith passed IN two tacks at IA ana attr
going about several times she headed ior the block
Island buoy rounding AZ lslV enc theh squared away
fcr the Vineyard Sound hghshp with both topsais fly
ing and soon sent aoit her balloon JDtOpnast saysa
The wind was dead aft during TINS run OF 70 miles ana
the sappho sped through the water at rate exSeedng
ward sound ~ 1903. and the direction Of TIE WIND was
she LAID her straight for BrentOns Reef
;sce "a miles in hours sc minutes and 80 seconds
s syery doubtful thls time VIII ever oe e9uaied on tns