The New York herald., 1872-09-15
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The Ocean Race for the
Challenge Cup.
The Correspondence Between the Owners
Of the Rambler and Madeleine.
THE RACE TO Be SAILED NEXT THURSDAY.

in handling their boats under such tantalizing
circumstances, but now that the season OF equi
noctial gales and October breezes is approaching
they will probably have that opportunity OF test
ing the merits OF their yachts to speed and sea
worthness, from which they have hitherto been
debarred by the freaks OF the fcke Eolus Although
the majority Of the regattas that have been sailed
during the months of June, July and August were
drifting matches, the race for the Challenge Cup
sailed on July 2s between the schooner yachts
RAMBLER AND MADELEINE
proved highly interesting the yachts had all the
wind they wanted and trine more besides. 1t
will be remembered that on that occasion the
Rambler proved the winning yacht and carried Off
the challenge cup to Boston, where 1t is now held
and duly admired by the citizens OF the HUB In
that race both yachts were caught in pretty stiff
blow off Montauk Point. and Commodore Voorhis,
OF the Madeleine having a large party Of guests on
board, all married men, with wives and families de-
pendent on them for their support put back
to New London rather than risk any accidents or
loss OF life. Since then, however, the owner OF the
Madeleine has been very anxious to make another
match, as he Is satisfied that his yacht can beat
the Rambler in any weather, whether it be
STORMY OR FAIR.
In pursuance OF this purpose Commodore voorhs
sent a challenge to Mr.. J. M. Forbes, OF the RAM
bier, which resulted in the following correspond
ence:-
YACHT MADELEINE, NEWPORT, r. I.(
August II, 1872 !
MY DEAR SIR-Although 1t is somewhat informal
to send you challenge to race for the Bennett
Cup. which You so gallantly won on the 25th of
July, until thirty days have elapsed from the date
OF your victory, you will am sure, excuse me for
disregardng the rule in this instance. As was
your only competitor in the recent contest, you
win appreciate my anxiety to be the first to con-
tend again for the prize; and beg Of you the favor
to receive and file this communication as II 1t had
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formal challenge for race between the Madeleine
and the Rambler, for the COmmodores Cup on
diately thereafter that may better suit your con-
J. 'vOORHIs, JR.
NAUsHON ISLAND, August 81, 1871
WOODS HOLE Post ONCE. (
MY DEAR SIR:-I have accidentally delayed writ
bier and to confirm my verbal acceptance OF it for
the 10th september from Brenton's Reef Lightship
to Sandy Hook and back shall be pleased to
pretty early start suit your The advantage of it
being that we might with good luck thus have only
s oowng eve" truly fa FoRBEs
Commodore ]. vooRuIs, Jr., Brooklyn Yacht Club,
Ps.Eiow shall we arrange with the New York
Yacht Club Committee to appoint judgesP You
being right there can probably suggest the proper
suppose they viii assent to any judges you and |
may agree upon.
NEW YORK, sept. q, 1872.
SIR-Yours OF August 81 received l cannot an
swer you fully now, as leave with Brooklyn Club
on cruise at nine A. M. tomorrow. The race will
take place on 10th September per agreement, hour
to suit you. Will see Commander Burnett at New
port on 10th, and arrange all outstanding matters
and write you as soon as possible thereafter Re.
spectfully
JACOB vOORHIS, Jr., Yacht Madeleine.
NAUsHoN ISLAND !
WOOD's HOLE POST OFFICE, Sept 9, 1872
MY DEAR SIR-I wrote you several DAYS since
asking your views as to an early start on the 10th
rom Newport, 80 as to try to avoid being out two
nights; also % to judges who shall they be
addressed you at Brooklyn, and nSt getting any
reply send this as duplicate. Yours truly,
J. M. FORBES.
Commodore v0oRuIs, Brooklyn Yacht Club.
NEWPORT. Sept. 13, 1872
Have written from New York in full. Propose to
start eight A. M. on 19th RambleS names Judge
on Madeleine and rtce cersd. Answer to
1os East Thirty-seventh street, New York.
The challenge havingbeen accepted and the ar.
rangements brought to a satisfactory conclusion,
the race will be sailed from Brenton's Reef light
ship to Sandy Hook lightship and return, starting
at eight A. M. on the morning of Thursday, Septem-
Der TO- Both yachts are now preparing for the
contest, and as the equinOctia gales generally
make their appearance between the 18TH and 25th
OF this month they will be rigged to stand
blow, IN order not to be taken unpre-
pared. There will be no guests on board
the Madeleine this trip as her owner means busi
ness and II she Is beaten 1t will be on her merits,
and simply owing to the superior qualities of her
antagonist. Commodore VOOrhs will appoint a
Judge to go on board the Rambler, and Mr.. X. B.
Forbes will name gentleman to take care Of his
interests on board the Madeleine. If the yachts
have q leading breeze they will probably arrive or
Sandy Hook early Friday morning.