The New York herald., 1871-08-23


John men, however, declare their intention to de-
cide for themselves In this matter, and Will allow
their opponents to take away the stakes Without a
contest II they do not deem 1t best to row. In con
sideration OF the forthcoming regatta At Halifax
and the necessity for an early preparation THEREFOR
II is deemed certain that the race will take place
this week. but there existing fears that post
ponement may be necessary. The articles read
thus
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
between James RenOrth, the champion sculler OF
England ana three other English Oarsmen, and
n. b.. for tour.oared race ON the kenneDecasis
River, near st. John n. b., in August, 1871.
1t Is mutually understood and agreed between the
l. That they shall row four-oared race in the
best boats each crew can get on the Kennebecasls
River over the usual regatta course, on the 23d day
OF August, 1871. The distance TO be Six miles
three up river from Torry burn Cove. am oack
again-for the sum OF fve huadred pounds sterllng
ASIDE ani the championship. Inc st. ST. John crew
to rCw without coxswan, and Nenforth's crew 10
have the right of rowing with or without 0ne as
2. Tie boats to start from points, buoys or line.
such points, DuOys or distances on line to be not less
three miles up ver, where there shall be two stake.
boats. and turn each boat, It's own staXehoat being
one on own side OF startlngthe turn to be made
rom left 10 rignt-and back to the line OF starting,
such turning srakeboats TO be 100 yards apart.
2. The race to be rowed as above stated, on the
23d day OF august 1571 between the hours OF seven
and ten O'Clock A. NJ II the water IL perfectly
smooth Ii the water, in the opinion OF the unpres
or IN case or disagreement by the decision OF tne
referee, Is not smooth, the referee snail be EN-
powered to postpone the race to the same hours on
the day following, and 80 on from day to day until
the state OF the water is favorable.
4. Onehalf Of the stakes TO be deposited by each
party IN tue hands OF the Hon. Thomas r. Jones' OF
remaining half to be deposited not later than the
10tn day OF August, 1871. Either party railing 10
make such latter deposit within ten days OF the
specified time, to forfeit the amount previously de-
posted.
8. The crews will nominate their respective UNI
pres and distance Judges, two days before the race.
and at the same time agree upon referee.
g. The referee, when appointed snail be iuily EN-
powered TO settle al and every mater on nspu'e
7. The distance judges shall be stationed or or
near their respe ;tivc stake boats.
8. In consideration OF the expense incurred by
Reni0rths crew, in consequence OF the race being
rowed on the kennebecasls River, near ST. John,
pay To Renforth's crew not later than the 18th day
OF August 1871 and after tnelr arrival at ST. John,
N. b.. the sum Of 1900 sterling.
O. Renlorth's crew hereby bind themselves not TO
row any race prior 10 the 23d day OF August 1871
during their absence rom nome, at any place % II IN
John crew hereby bind themselves TO the same.
in witness whereof the parties nave hereunder
aflxed tnelr names this 27th day OF Ee6ruaIy, ISL
ROBERT FHLT0N,
JAMES RENFORTH
THE BETTING ROUND TOWN
has changed very notceably since the date OF my
last letter. At that time the odds were getting to be
much in favor OF the Tyne crew; but now even bets
are not very plentiful There are many offers on
the part of the Oxonians here congregated, but
there are very lew takers Old heads shake doubt
fully after viewing the situation and dislike to
express an Outspoken opinion. Really the advan-
tages IN favor OF old England but the difference
is so slight that 1t can scarcely be noticed.
often hear arguments that the Paris crew
should win because they are on their own waters;
that smooth water-thclr strongest points a
necessity for the race and that they were never in
better physical condition to win. Others point to
the superior strength Of the Tyne crew ana affirm
oracuary that they can row all around their oppO-
nents and easily win the race. The question Of time
seems to excite little interest," nobody predicting
very great speed, on the ground that such might
prove preudic.al to the chances OF the nning
crew when they rowed again at HALIFAX. Few peo-
pie are willing to wage that the race will DE made
in less than forty minutes. few hours after the
publication OF this letter, should the weather prove
favorable, will decide the matter and establish the
supremacy OF one crew the other as the champion
four cared crew Of the world.
The Rival Crews at Their Practicable