The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
Y A o u TT N G..
Postponement of the Cape May
Regatta.
A DENSE FOG THE CAUSE.
Immense Crowds and Great
Disappointment.

CAPE ISLAND, July 4, 1871.
| Much to the disappointment OF tire tens Of thou
| sands assembled here to witness the grand ocean
yacht race between the finest specimens OF naurica
science the yachting world have seen. the has
been postponed until Wednesday the 9th inst owing
to that frequent disturber OF seaside festivities,
| fog. which overhung she waters and Suggested to
the experienced pilots the necessity OF the
ing deferred until 1t coad take place with satisfao
| zion to all.
The day broke pleasantly, but the breeze from
| the eastward, and in the early morning the
Of vapor hung low ana rolled In In sucn volumes
from the that the outer breakers could not be
from the shore. Not the least suspicion catered
the minds OF the landsmen but that the curtain
would lift and present favorable day for the occa-
sion so the arrangements FOR the event were sys
tematically made A hundred places OF view were
occupied by throngs Of people. Appropriate cos
tunes were counted by the hundreds, and many
ladies' In cOqucttish attire, encouraged by their
presence these nautical sports.
Excursionisfs poured into Cape May from every
direction, addition to the twenty loads OF LAST
night ana forty this morning, the Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington dividing tho honors In
the matter OF numbers.
The steamboats, were loaded with spectators OF
both sexes long before the hour appointed for the
yachts to start The starting point was alive with
all sorts OF steam and sailing craft loaded with peO-
pie. From this great concourse there arose great
expectation, while occasionally the burst OF cheers
mingled with the music that came ripping
| over the waters. The shone with great inten-
sty, but the fog bank continued although lifting at
times. just by way Of teazing the uninitiated, and
| then would again roll In upon the fleet; and II
philosophy is ever OF any avail In emergency it
must have been probably brought out by every
| yachtsman and every spectator here this morning.
The prospect OF the grand regatta slipping away
in a tranquility OF calm and vapor seemed such a
calamity that at an early hour the regatta commit
tee were at the steamboat landing abreast OF which
the yachts were at anchor, ahd hurrledy departed
20 the agyacht Dauntless, where earnest consulta-
ton was held with the old pilots OF Cape Island,
which had there been brought together at Chairman
Bullftts request. The conference terminated at
halfpast ten O'Clock and quarter OF an hour after
wards the fleet were notified by q signal from the
Dauntless that the postponed until the 5th
This decision wars received with satisfaction by
the majority each and all desired the regatta to
be triumph and not hzzle. The regatta CON-
mittee, as soon as the postponemenr had been do.
cided upon, departed to their steamboat, the Pinta
which had made arrangements to honor the day
and the occasion with q national salute at noon.
She steamed among the fleet OF yachts, and, firing
q salute Of twenty.one guns. struck up "Hall
Columbia" amid the cnoruses Of steam whistles and
the huzzas OF Jolly sea dogs. The salute from the
Pinta was at once responded to from on board the
nag yacht Dauntless when the crowds on shore dis
persed and sought their hotels. The arrangements
OF the regatta committee are very complete, and it
looks as If the race win prove magnificent and
gigantic yachting triumph.
Another Account Of tho Temperament Of the
Regatta.
CAPE ISLAND, July 4, 1871.
damp foggy morning. saluted the thousands OF
spectators who mad run down 10 Cape May to wit
| ness the regatta-"Ihck enough said bury
Oldgrumbler, &" to cut with kniie.n Hopes Of fine
day and successful regatta rapidly dispelled
the fog thckened and rolled In from the sea. the
Marine walk from the Stockton Hotel to the Sea
Breeze excursion house. distance OF one me, was
crowded with an eager crowd, vatnly looking
FOR break I'm the thick mist that cnveloped and
land. In vain the Annapolis Band crashed out the
latest selections from the operas; vain other
marine and city bands brought the choicest treas
ures OF their art to salute the Of those who
would not be comforted. Disappointed bellies and
nautical swelis would not listen. "rhe fates ore
against u.s." said Miss McFimsey, "and I am sure
we Will not see the dear darling Columbia, Daunt-
less, Tidal Wave" or such other vessel as might
have been selected favOrites, ana In favor Of
which sundry pairs Of kids and champagne break
fasts had been pledged
At ten O'Clock the beach ana walks were crowded;
indeed 1t seemed that not another available inch OF
room was TO be had under any consideration.
Housetops were at a premium, and raised chairs
were gobbled up at ten cents per half hour Sport
i've gamns Of this festive city by the sea INDUCED in
the cheap amusements that appertaiu to our ma
tional holiday; snrieking dogs went bowling down
the beach with nrccracKers attached their smoking
narratives yet the lads all unconscious of any
thing but their own SPORT An excursion train
Of twenty-five cars rived from New York
nd hoa ri Yloos akara
who were to learn of the disappointment
In store for them. The pOur for bathing
having arrived, about Two thousand people, with q
desire to forget for a time th cir disappointment
plunged into the surf ana rolled around in the
breakers TO their hearts, content
THE REGATTA COMMITTEE
drove down to the bay and had conference with
Commodore Bennett, when 1t was decided to post
pone the race until nine O'Clock tomorrow, July 8.
General satisfaction was expressed on oil sides at
the result OF the conference 'bur said the young
ladies, Twill we have the ball to.nightY Please do
have the ball. You know we have counted so much
It." Well, to Oblige the ladies, 1t was decided
that the ball should be had all ITS grandeur and
the anxious ladies should be allowed to dance till
daylight they wished with the naval heroes OF the
occasion. The remainder OF the day was spent in
riding, dining driving and gossip.
The siupendOus Maggie, swell barber OF the CO.
lored persuasion who by the way, drives of the
most elegant turnouts the island, conspicu-
Gus In pony carriage and pair. accompanied by y
fair African duenna OF very decided blonde type.
The densi-mOnde airing their graces In English
drags and clarences; gamblers. bankers. lawyers
and merchants were mixed In common crowd.
each striving to Guido the other In the matter OF
horsenesh, reminding one Of the English Derby or
the Jockey Club OF Paris IN It's oden palmy days.
The decorations nave been in course Of completion
all the morning, and Stockton dining room at
dinner presenting very elegant appearance, hunt.
ing OF every nation gracefully nowng from the Pc
destas and arches Notices, engravlngs and paint
ings added a beautiful eject 70 the scene. as the