The New York herald., 1871-08-18
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THE CRUISE OF THE NEW YORK YACHT
SQUADRON.

Awaiting the Arrival or the Yachts NJ
Newport-Accidcnt to the Fleetwins-
Preparations for the Coming Races.
NEWPORT, r. l.. August IFS 2. M.
The harb0r here looks extremely gay, as the
vessels belonging to the New York Yacht Squadron
continue TO arrive. Throughout the entire day all
the available small craft, from the single scul to
the gOOd-sized rowing boat, were in demand, and
the yachts were the objects of much admiration.
The ladies' were out In large force, pulling vigOr-
ously among the feet, and, what with their pretty
teeth and earnest efforts to rival each other
in the cOmmendabe exercise Of rowing the
scene was both picturesque and enyening
Unfortunately the wind was very light so that
many OF the yachts expected here from Vineyard
Haven did not arrive There was, nevertheless a
fine representation OF The squadron, which, when
strengthened by the advent of all the vessels, Will
rather take the residents of Newport by surprise.
Not since the organization Of the New York Yacht
Cluo has there been a more magnificent exhibition
OF fast-sailing seaworthy, and, witha. beautiful
schooners as that which this year marks the cruise
Ever since the fleet left Glen Cove the yachts com
posing /, have been most favoraby criticised not
only for their number but more especially on
account OF their splendid appearance, well for
the enterprise Of the yacht owners themselves. To-
day the encOminms OF those competent to judge
were as Justly merlted as they were frequently be-
slowed.
The city is at present more crowded than 1t has
been this season. Every cottage is occupied while
Tor wonder, all the hotels are full; so that the in
terest in the coming
RACE FOR THE CITIZENS CUr
win be much greater than usual Little doubt ex,
around the buoy or Block Island; for II Is the
that VIII afford the residents OF Newport the best
opportunity to witness the man0uvreS and appre-
ciatc the qualities Of the competing yachts.
ACCIDENT TO THE FLEETwING.
Among the vessels that arrived this afternoon
fhn Alnrp al IN and
the Fleetwing, Mr.. George OsgoOd-the latter yacht
from Vineyard Haven in tow of the steam tender to
the hagship While rounding POllock's Rip, OIL Cape
Cod. on Tuesday the Feetwlng met with an accident
which partly disabled her. 1t was blowing pretty
freshly and as there good spread of canvas
the the band at the head Of the manmast gave
way, causing the mainga1 10 fall and involving tue
lowering OF the ma'ntOpmaSt, together with split.
ting portion of the mainsal. She put into Ninc
ward Haven but as the necessary repairs could not
he executed at that locality she was taken IN tow
by the nagshl s tender, coming to anchor here
about four O'Clock.
The following vessels also lett Vineyard Haven IN
| company this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Tidal Wave
! Oracle. There being scarcely any wind, but lutte
| headway was made during the day. They have not
arrived M this hour, and may not come TO anchor
| until late In the night.
THE APPROACHING CONTESTS.
Tomorrow morning a meeting will be held on
| board the hagship, when the programme for the
approaching events Will be arranged. Tie day for
the great ocean race, from this haibor 10 ana
around SANDY Hook lIghtshlp, Will probably bc
fixed. This VIII he one OF the greatest contests Of
ablest and fastest sailing vessels OF the squadron
Tonight the CITY Is very lively, and the shining
lights on board the pleasure crafts lend much am
nation to the scene.