The New York herald., 1871-10-07
The Columbia, Palmer, Sappho and
Danntles the Yachts Sc
lected to Raco.
a Yrunk Full Of Objections to the
Arrangements Of the Igew York
Yacht Club Committee.
Resolved to Hold His Own, but
Would Not be Knighted if
He Won the Prize.
Views of the English Yachtsman on
Things in General.

views OF the EnSllSn IacnCSMan Oh
Things in General.
Mr. James Ashbury, the Commodore OF the Royal
Harwich Yacht Club, who has steamed over here
with the laudable object Of bearing away In triumph
the celebrated "Queen's Cup" Is staying at the
Brev0ort House, awaiting, perhaps with some
mpaslence the issue Of the great contest that may
stamp him as the yachting hero OF the day.
OF all men IN the world this English
Commodore looks least like sailor, either
amateur or professional. Tall, graceful and deli
cate with nne flowing beard and diplomatic eye,
he rather resembles when In erect posture, the
medern member OF Parliament about to make his
maiden speech In the House OF Commons. That he
Will do so at some future day there Is no doubt,
for he seems TO have been cut out for statesman.
There is very little OF the starry toplightn style
about the Commodore though probably no man
living could discuss at greater length the
merits Of keel or guess to . penny.
weight the tonnage OF yacht HowDet. he
has come to America, and to his credit be 1t said,
not unawares, TO carry on cup, the exhibition OF
which In England win cause more toasts and
speech-making and more joyful encomiums from the
British Journals than the famous victory Of Traal.
gar. Mr.. Ashbury has certainly given timely notice
OF hls ADVANCE 30 that his sporting adversaries on
this side cannot complain OF surprise. Being an
acute reasoner. and withal q good debater, 1t Is
quite probable that the Commodore will have
. ew words to say to the Committee
Of Arrangements before the RACES actually
come on for, although he naturally expects to
Wln ne VIII, Doubtless, determine beforehand that
no SS5s.aUies Are in the way. meeting or the
committee was held yesterday when Mr.. Ashburys
views upon the subject Of the forthcoming contests
qOltc fed He roitp cd hio
to centreboard yachts and the New York Yacht
Club course, together with adding Q new batch
OF suggestions, which, however, will hardly be
adopted.
Somewhat enthusiastic over his approaching
victory It was no wonder that Commodore Ashbury
was In the very best Of spirits when visited yester
day by o representative OF the HERALD, VINO, being
an old acquaintance Of last year, was cordially re-
ceived. Mr.. Ashoury was laying on" so to speak.
IN Q recumDent position, after an agreeable ride,
and was becoming deciously cool prior to his Gus.
tomary bath before dinner. After the usual saluta
tions and minor inquiries the following conversa-
tlon took place.
!, REP0kTiR-Well, Commodore, and so you've come
at last TO carry or the cup9
Mr.. AsHDURY-Yes, II can That's what came
Tor
REPoRTER-There will be quite demonstration in
England when your victory is announced.
Mr.. AsnBURy (smlllng)- Well suppose so; how
ever, 1t Will be time enough to talk Of that again.
REPoRrER-why, l expected, commodore, that
you would have been an M. p by this time.
Mr.. AsuBURY-Ah, well, you see, there mas been
no election in the place l intend to represent II
there had been suppose I-but, after all, don't
know whether i care much to go to Parliament;
there's 30 much bother about 1t.
REPORTER-Great interest Will be taken in the
coming races for the "Queen's Cup"
Mr. AsHBuRY-Indeed, do you tell me soS see
that this
TAM-TAM-TAMMANY
business taking up great portion OF the papers,
It's very funny affair altogether, and appears TO be
Q nresome muddle ! suppose only for the Tam
many there would be much more public interest
taken In the contest for the cup2
RHPORTER-Certainly. have no doubt, however,
that even under present circumstances the races
will create both interest and excitement. BY the
way, Commodore have you made any reply to the
statement Of the Committee Of ArrangementsS
Mr. AsHBuRY-I have not finally decided. re-
ceived o communication this evening that
prised me very much, from the fact that the com
mittee and are
AT VARIANCE ALTOGETHER
on points which thought would have been set
ted.
REPoRrER-To what points do you refer'
Mr.. AsHBURY-Wel, tie committee declined the
course suggested by me-namely, from Sandy Hook
around the Lightship and back three times. They
have finally decided to sail over their usual regatta
course.
REPoRTER-I presume, sir, you will admit that
they have perfect right to do so'
Mr.. AsHBURY-Yes; but am sorry, very sorry,
II s So because my vessel, being large one, would
have more scope outside. Not knowing the course
places me at disadvantage; but as the course Is
fho nh nf lat dor
the point as settled and ! therefore agree to the
course OF the New York Yacht Club
REPORTER-I don't see very we'll Commodore
now you could 40 otherwise; but you have doubtless
other objections.
Mr.. AsnBURY-Most assuredly. To my utter sur
prise the committee say they decline my proposition
10 sail twelve races mentioned IN my letter to them
OF yesterday. Remember that my letter OF yester.
day was not challenge. The Official cha-
lenge was made In my letter OF the l2th
August wherein ] sent twelve certificates, and
n TOR any other the club did not desire TO
have 30 many challenges should have been advised
before the L,vonia left England. Having been au-
thorixed by these clubs san have other course
open but to
INSIST UPON SAILING TWELVE RACES,
assuming that shall arrange with the committee
upon other points. l should be sorry to put the
committee or yacht owners to any Inconvenience,
ont upon this point 1t Is certainly not my intention
10 gave way, as have no power or authority to do
10. There must he twelve races or none at all.
hEPokrER-Any other objections, Commodore2
know you nave few more yet. What about the
centreboaTd yachtsp
Mr.. AsHBuRY-Ah, the centreboards. Yes ne
lieve the committee have decided to enter them.
Tue committee intimateo to me this evening that
they had considered my objections ana have nnally
deeldsd to send centreboard yacht IL they