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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-10-22
Usury Laws.


We present below a part Of an excellent
and sensible editorial from the Fort Worth
Democrat upon usury, which We commend
to our readers. The views are correct, and
point out very important facts which con-
troll capital
The higher the rates of interest paid for
money, the greater the risks are conceived
to be in putting Il aioat, and the less the
number Of persons who can handlelt. The
lower the rate the greater the confidence,
and consequently q greater number Of per-
sons win handle IL.
: IN some parts Of the state where business
has not been established, the openings for
speculation arc 90 numerous and promising.
that capital is ID great demand and conse-
quehfly commands q high Interest," while IN
the older, settled communities where COM
petition he's reduced busines 70 regular aud
substantial channels, the rates Of interest
are not 90 great. WhYl Because Ia such
communities there is more money AZ circu.
lafion and It passes into q greater number
Of hands and does greater amohnt of good.
iCapital is.afIeid 81 high ate8 Of interest
and IS truth that IN largo cities where
rates are low, there Is mere money than IN
those where the rates a(e high, because
there ~ more conhdence ID the ability ~
meet small obligation Than large one
and while money always seeks profitable
investment, is fret inquiry Is as 70 ecu
So We think Il an usury law could q
future time be passed without working Yio.
lent commolion "a business cifcle and
without pFejudleine rights already guaFan-
teed, that the financial policy 0f tie State
would be regarded IS more reliable and sat
1laclory and that moneyed men from abroad
would lhe more readily EEK Investments 10
our State, winch, Of itseli, would beh strong
justification Of such q mcasure.a
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OsI'
HesdrIeht certificate Of heIs OF GEORGE
ElJBANfs, deceased, No. 106 for one-ihird Of
league, issued b. he Commissioners Of Claims octo-
bounty warrant in name Of GEORGE W. LAMP
SON for 90 acres issued by the General on
the nth Of February 1917; No. e7.
bounty warrant No 1885, in name Of HENRY
HTNRR for 1870 acres, issued BY Secretary OF War,
Jaiy ten headlight Of Jane Messick FOR go acres,
No lfo, issued By Board Of Land Commissioners OF
shelby county. rT
II not found or heard from within the time pre-
scribed By law, application VIII be made to the proper
- - SPENCE 3 McGTLL,
Augurt So 1874 au71 wsw For Owners.
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o0URT IH0dsE 20 0ARE.

T.
AS it has been determined to build anew
court house and Jail near the Capitol, and
as the. SQUARE upon which the old court
house and Jail now stand win not beneeded
for county purposes, we would suggest to
theicity authorities the prOpriety of taking
steps to secure its control, and that they
proceed to make q public park Of if, sa' E
There are many potent reasons which
could be urgedin favor Of such q measure.
Every'improvement which ad ds to innocent
pleasures and healthful recreation viii In
crease the attractions Of the city and the
value of property. Places of amusement
and enjoyment, beautiful groves and spark
ling fountains, will draw. to the city many
persons who would not otherwise come
here. Young and old ike to promenade
beneath umbrageous groves listen to the
little feathered songstera and enjoy the
sweet freshy breezes which come freighted
with health. Mothers and children find such
retreats particularly attractive. There rosy
checked youth and tOttering age arecheered
audmade happy. The invalid, too, delights
to be seated where he can witness 50 many
sources of enjoyment, which make his lam
guild blood flow more quickly through his
veins while he forgets fora time the dis
ease which has been .preying upon his body
Health, pleasure and profit all demand
places Of public and private amusement.
So apparent and imperiOus are such de
manda that cities now appropriate large
sums Of money for enclosing and beauti-
flying parks and fountains.
Theeffort is for bringing country and city
together, giving to the. citizens the adysn-
taees Of both. The court house square
could be enclosed, and planted out with
shade trees, evergreens aud flowers, with
out incurDg much expense. And, 80 soon qs
water works shall have BEEN pnt in success
ful opention, fountain could be added,
and the water used fof irrigation- In few
years the park would Be the faYorits resorl
Of our citizens. Il s. trues that il is too
small, hut other lands could be obtained
and parks established.
We trust that our city fathers will show
their paterml rega1d for the city b q lib
era appropriation for the objects saetssted.
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IO5I, Nl9 2
Donation warrant No. as, for 60 acres, issued to
John siaclsTs BY James s. eilht, Aeintant General
Also. Thomas Green scrip No. 70, Issued by Sam
Houston, June 20, 1888, for $40 acres.
And the headright of Henry DainWood, No. II, for
$40 acres issued December 1sii, b. the Land Board
OF SABINE county, tlf-fuf 8a- fC
asked for t BARNES PARKER,
an8O W9W for owners.
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.OSH

OSF,
Ii at
Headlight certificate No. SIS, issued TO Vlncente
Cara Assignee OF Casimif0 RubO, by Board OF Land
Commissioners OF BexAr county, for one league and
one labor, on Nay 10. 1888.
II not found Within the time prescribed by law, ap-
plcation Will be made for duplicate
AusTp, September II, 1874. For Owner.
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The S5athetn fAIa) Afes, ,n able and
fearless advocate Of the rights oi tie white
people d ne South, and Of equal and exact
justice % "a parties. gives ullefa1ee % The
lo.soving burning and eloquent remarks;
After The pd5 lon Of the brutal calum'
nie6 81 White Hays. Shoes End telna,I-
and afler The recent onfrageg pernelFated Ga
Sumter county IA the Interest ~ Goreucr
Lewis ana the party be Fepre1eni1, noHhilo
Al.tnian ID whose veins 1ous 30 bastard
bIoof. in whose heart cs4gcn 1al 11dg 10
c1r7ble faint and - ilTtdeeuot|e feFr.ie-
tie third Of next month. o. iail % vote for
Hourson and eorosnmept ol pe1cg and
order rnsor the Iaa.
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T osT.
Donation warrant No. 500, iesuel to Alfred u.
II not heard nom In ninety days, application VIII
Be made for duplicate n RrNr1.Ey
sell wsw' Attorney and agent Tor owner.
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Ths Grsat Nss York AID Nee Orlems
zoolegieal and Egussirian Ezpesision.
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T osT.
Headlight certificate No 1888 for II e52 0ss square
varas issued September 81 1871, ae the indicated
balance Of the JOHN SMITH headnght, one league
aad one labor, No 678 issued By the Land Board Of
Brazors county IL nos found In ninety days VIII
~ BARNES PARKER,
anfe o~ AGENT for heirs.
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Bounty warrant No. go, issued TO PETER NULL
for 1870 acres Of land, By b ~ Archer Secretary Of
War on the seventeenth oi November 1870, and ap-
proved by the cnmmissioneF Of Claims the seventh
of April fe59 IL not heard from IN ninety days ap-
plcati0n will be made for duplicate.
su2f WOW Attorneys for Owners.
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T OsT. oa
state warrant No. 75i6 issued July q, 1874, to &.
A. Linton, per Joseph Boone, for $8773.
II not heard from IN sixty days, application VIII be
f., N. d. MILLER
see W9t Agent for owner.
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r OST,
Headlight certificate number 81, issued TO Charles
Beasiy by the Board OF Land Commissioners OF Rob
ertson county, for $40 acres II not heard from in
ninety days application viii be made Tor duplicate.
4. L WREN q CO., q
au80 WOW Agents for heirs.
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CURE FOR CoEsUnfPTloN. "A cofrespOnr
dent says: II have discovered e remedy
for palm0naFy conshmption. i has cured
nnmber Of cases after they had commenced
bleeding At the lungs and the hectic 6nsh
was already on the check. After trying
this remedy to ny own satisfaction, have
shOught that philanthropy required that 4
should disclose & 10 tho Worldi Il is the
common mnllep, stepped atrong and sweet
ened with coffee sugar, and drank freely.
The herb should be gathered before the end
of July IL convenient Young o. old plants
aro good dried IN he shade and kept IN
clean paper bag1 The nedicipe must be
continued from three b six months, accord
ing 70 the nature Of the diseaee If s good
for the blood vessels also. It strengthens
che s5nfen and builds 1p instead ol taking
away strength. 4 makes good bleed. takes
inf0mmaiioD from the Innga q Isthe wish
oI tie writer f1at every periodical in the
United States. Cada a6d Europe should
publieh this receipt fo1 ne beeodl Of the
human family Lay The medieine ap, and
keep L il the house ready ioI
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Headlight certificate No rs issued April 90 1853,
for oue-thrd Of league, 20 ". a %. WADSWORrH.
Also, headlight certacste No. 198, Issued April y,
1861, for one-third Of ioeue the helrs Of Green
Lee; end bounty warrant duplicate No. II for 1870
acres, Issued % the heirs of Green Lee.
Also headrght certificate No l05. issued October II,
1889, 70 GEO EUBAEES for one-thlrd league
Also the following cerincates issued on tho twenty
20 the heirs o. John Chew. W.
Certificate No. 49, for onefhifd of league.
Certificate No. ffi, for go acres, donation.
Certificate No. So9, for 193o acres, bounty.
9. r. JOHNS q CO.,
auf8 wot Agents for owners.
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sEzAF0R TnoEEEoEn- I'VE were pleased
to isesiye can, Wednesday. by Dr. Trol-
niger, late State senator from Grayson
county. He reports grain crops as sufficient
to supply home consumption but cotton
cut quite short Tie election d Governor
Thlockmorton hg an immense uaionty is
a. aauIod fact. His opposition i - small
Glat il rl not Be feli.
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Vastly Superior IN point q magniaccnce; Gar cx-
.cnlllnr il Attraction an predecessors In magnitude
.orian niIltg merit strength 1pcndof and universal
popalsri,y and sacceea without an equal, without
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E,lfrcetdltd hy mats Intt l curositcs. leeion ~
an|1n.ls nrnbcfs oI nn.IlcIcd novelties. bands ul
an1c, city 81 tcnlt herd q oromcderlcs. icne 81
rlrI1tE c1tts ol crUtn 1I1rc'l lleals and WoIe
uf art nlorhanIt1i unsIcN insftuincnle. nonzIl
brcoi1E aca Ecn1l1rs and lcrfors a. army
q men and trcyca 81 holacs. ln its ulcnaeorc are
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NEARLY 400 LIVING sPECnIENs.


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The New York herald., 1874-07-29
FETE OF THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC ASsOCI-
ALTON

The first public exhibition Of the above society,
which took place yesterday at Schuetzen Park.
may be pronounced a success, judging at least
from the numoer OF visitors present. The associa-
.ion in question Is mainly comp posed OF the pro-
1essional sparrers, wrestlers and pedestrians OF
this city and vicinity, their main idea being to
prove to the community at large that they, as
class are not the ruilians which some people rep.
resent. SO far they proved their point, for no
more orderly and pleasant outing Nas ever taken
place on this island. The managers OF the .fete,
however made a great mistake IN catering too
literally for their patrons, and manv of the cX-
ercises on the programme had, therefore,
to he ommitted on account o want OF time. Tae
association propos, to mold similar festivals
throughout the season, when the ABOVE fault on
the liberal side will doubtless be rectlied.
The hrst event on the programme, running
match Ol 100 yards, was won by Abraham Welsher.
Of Newark, N j.. the time being given as 9t4 sec
Onds. III the mile race no other appeared but
Joseph Cox, who ran well over the course, and this
was followed 10y the mile walking match, wherein
the well known Edward Mullen defeated George
wrestling. The only style given, however, was
French, and Francois Fouch6 was declared the
winner. The other athletes prepared to contend
in ''DevOnshire" style and 'Goilar and elbOwo had
the sparrers now entering on the scene. The first
prize-namely Tor 'ieathcr weights"-was
awarded to plucky little fellow known as 'Sed-
dons' MOuse;" the second-lor the light weights
to John saunders. AT this point the shades of
eventidc put stop to urther exercises OF the
their entertainment to the enlivening strains OF
Bannans quadrllle band. Many OF our leading
amateur athletes were present and showed un-
mistakable proof OF their interest in the proceed
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w A s HIN GTON.

WASHINGTON, July %, 1874.
Final Negotiations for the New Loan
Concluded.
Negotiations for the balance of the nve per cent
funded loan were concluded by the Secretary OF
the Treasury to-day with Messrs. August Belmont h
Co., on beha: Of Messrs. N. M. Rothschd Sons, of
London. and Messrs. j. and W. Seligman Co. on
behalf OF themselves and their associates. These
parties made an absolute subscription for
s45, ,ooo coupled with the option of taking the
remainder OF the loan at any time within SIX
months The loan is taken at par, to be paid for
in coin or nvetwenty bonds, the parties to receive
one quarter of one per cent commission, and to
defray all expenses OF the transaction, including
the delivery of the bonds. From the well known
reputation OF these bankers no doubt exists at the
Treasury Depar tment as to their ability to place
the entire loan.
Secretary BristOw has entire confidence in the
ability Of the Messrs. Rothschid to place the re-
mainder of the five per cent loan, the negotiations
for which were concluded today This much being
assured, the Secretary OF the Treasury now IN
tends to take the initiative steps for funding the
debt in the next denomination OF four and one
half per cent bonds, and Will shortly issue cir
cular to that effect The call for IS, 900, 900 five
twenty bonds, principally held In Europe, will be
made in a lew days. 1t is this which makes the
Messrs. Rothschlld so confident OF placing the five
per cents in a few months.
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+ r A N o e J..
The Assembly Committees Re-
port on Dissolution.
Cabinet Proposal for Brief Legislative Re.
osss-The Monarchists Active in
Their Intrigues.
'ARIs, July %, 1874.

PARIS, July %, 1874
In the Assembly, to-day supplementary report
OF the Committee OF Parliamentary Initiative on
M. Duval's motion for dissolution was read. It in
sists tnat the rowerlessness OF the present As
sembly has been repeatedly shown on recent
occasions.
At meeting OF the Bureaus OF the Assembly, to
appoint committee on recess the statement was
made on the part OF the government that it was
desirable the recess should be short one
M. Brisson. Radical Deputy, asked II monarch
ical intrigues were to be tolerated during the
recess.
The Duke de la Rochefoucaud declared that the
Legttimists reserved the right to promote the
cause OF monarchy by all legal means.
M. Chabaud la Tour, Minister Of the Interior, re-
piled evasvely to NJ Brisson's inquiry.
The members OF the Left were dissatisfied, and
will reintroduce the subject in the Assembly to.
morrow.
The committee on M. Malotre's motion for re.
cess was chosen It consists OF eleven members
OF the Right and four Of the Left.
BAzAINE's CONVICTION.
The judges appointed to examine the case OF
Colonel Stonel. who was one Of the principal wit
nesses at the Bazaine trial, have reported that
there are no grounds for an indictment against
him.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
JAPAN.

Fleet Still on the Coast OF Formosa-
Loss OF War Vessel and Mary Lives
What the People Think OF the Comet.
SAN FRANCISCO, July %, 1874
The steamship Altona brings Yokohama dates to
July4.
WAR ACTION AGAINST THE FORNOSANS.
The news from Formosa is 10 the effect that the
Japanese are driving the aborigines from the coast.
The Japanese war vessels were still on the coast
of Formosa.
WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK OF THE COMET.
The comet has been observed from Japan and
was looked upon by the natives as a favorable
omen IN connection with the war In Formosa,
where the tribes have come to terms with Japan
and accepted the nag of that country.
sHrPwREcK AND LOSS OF LIFE.
The Japanese steamer Tai Omeru was lost on
the 18th OF June on the west coast.
Twenty.seven lives were lost.
RUSSIAN CHURCH PRoPAGANDIsM.
A Greek church has been opened by the Russian
missionaries at Hakodadi.
AMERICAN PATRIOTISM.
The anniversary of American independence was
properly observed in Yokohama. grand ball
was given at tae American Consulate.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

De vivo has engaged the violoncelst Braga for
his Di Murska concert troupe.
BrignolI, 1t is said, will join Mapeson's company
through the English provinces IN the fall.
Miss Jennie Hughes will shortly resume her
place as vocal star and comedienne In Broad
way theatre.
Gilmore Is making extensive preparations for
his fall season, and has enlarged and strengthened
the Twenty-second Regiment Band.
Mr. Chzzola, the representative OF NJ. Maurice
Grau during MS abseuce IN Europe, announces the
early opening Of the Lyceum Theatre.
Nine. Clara Brnkerhor sung the ''Innammatus,"
from Rossinrs 'sStabat Mater" In magnificent
style, at Trinity church, Easton Pa, on Sunday
last.
The opera 10 he performed at the opening OF the
Grand opera, Paris, will be Thomas ''Ilamle;,"
with Nilsson and Faure in the principal roles. a
worse selection Of an opera could not be made for
such an occa sion.
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which they enjoyed 40 seldom they had enjoyed q
dinner before for many long day. From 5000 To
5000 people we're on the FAIR Grounds during the
review.
The regiments next returned TO the village. and
the stan OF each OF the Two Govern ors, with the
guests, assembled at the residence OF Governor
Parker, where they were regaied like princes al a
wedding festival. There were some patriotic
speeches. too. made on the occasion by Governor
Parker Governor Gr0ome, General Morris. General
Bond. OF Maryland Major Williams, and others,
winding up with some remarks on the power and
the mission Of the press from the representative
OF the NEW YORK HERALD Ia response 10 call
At five y. NJ. the two regiments went down To
Long Branch on special train OF twentv-three
cars AZ twenty minutes past TWO p. NJ. to-mor.
row the Marylanders go up 10 New York. ana
after their reception by our Seventh regiment they
Will leave for Cape May on their way home.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
THE ENGLISH TURF.
Opening Day at Goodwood- for the Stow
ards Cup.

LONDON, July %, 1874.
This was the first day OF the Goodwood races.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales and other
members Of the royalty and nobility were present.
THE SPORT.
The principal event was the race for the stew
ards cup, value 800 sovereigns (handicap) by SUBJ
scription OF 1osoverelgns each, with 100 added from
the race fund; for three-year-olds and upwards.
Tho race was won by Lord Wilton's b. m.
Modena.
Mr.. A. Truemain's en-. c. CAingachook was Sec
ond and Mr.. r. Kelth's ch T. Princess Theresa
third.
The betting before the race was 10 to on the
field against Modena, IL to against Chingachook
and Is to against Princess Theresa.
There were twenty-five starters
THE LAW AGAINST BETTING.
No ready money betting was allowed on tho
course.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
A DISHONEST BANK CASHIER DISMISSED.


Boston, July 2s. 1874.
Yesterday Daniel Needham, the National Bank
Examiner, visited the Me.ford National Bank,
where an examination resulted In his prele rring
charges against the cashier, A. G.. Underwood for
dishonesty. The cashier was at once dismissed by
the directors
Mr.. A. G. Underwood, the defaulting cashier.
always stood very high In the community and was
at one time bank commissioner under the old
state law. He Is about seventy years OF age, and
had been in the bank many years He makes no
defence, except that his salary was small Tho
"irreguarityn Is the result OF the appropriation
ery belonged to the bank, the extent OF which,
after long series OF years, is only In the neigh
borhood OF $4,000, which was paid into the bank
before 1t was examined by Mr.. Nesdban.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
ARSON IN CHICAGO.

The Alleged Incendiary OF Sunday Night
Charged with Attempt to Murder
Other Cases-A Special Grand Jury
Called.
CHICAGO. July %, 1874.
Nicholas Staaden, who was yesterday arrested
on charge of arson, having found bail, was rear
rested, charged with attempted murder. His bail
was fixed at $4,000. Evidence OF his guilt seems
to be accumuating, and his neighbors are very
vindictive in their feeling against him. The Grand
Jury which meets tomorrow, will consider the
case at once.
Two other clearly defined attempts at incendia-
rism have been discovered since yesterday and
the supposed criminals arrested.
There does not appear to be any banded or or.
ganized body Of ncendiaries. All these are indi.
vidual efforts in various parts OF the city. A
special Grand Jury has been ordered for the con-
sideration OF these attempts at arson and murder
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
MOB VIOLENCE IN NEW ENGLAND.

N ItaIIW0y ITa1n AttnCkc0 with stones
by n Party OF RuAia ns-Two Passen-
gers BADLY Injured.
BOSTON, July 2s, 1874.
The train from New York due here az II 20
O'Clock last night when one mile west OF Palmer,
was assaed by gang OF miscreants, who threw
several stones through the windows, one striking
man in the smoking car cutting bad cash over
his ear, and another striking lady in a passenger
car, innicting rightful wound on her temple and
rendering her insenslble.
On the arrival OF the train at Palmer surgical
aid was procured. aud the man was left at that
place. The lady was taken to West Brookneld.
At Palmer party of men was organized and
sent back in search OF the rufrans Vice President
Lincoln Of the railroad company. was on the train,
and promised that large reward would be offered
to-day for the apprehension OF the assailarfts.
The names OF the injured persons could not be
ascertalned.
AN ARREST xADE.
A man has just been arrested at Wilbraham on
suspicion OF being one of the parties who stoned
the tram.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
THE BRUSSELS CONGRESS
England Rsassured and To Be Represented.

LONDON, July %, 1870.
in the House OF Commons this evening Mr.. Dts.
raelt said shat the government had received salts.
factory assurances from the conerring Powers in
regard to the Brussels Congress, and that dele
gate had been sent behalf of Great Britain, un-
uer the restrictions already made known to the
House.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
ANOTHER COMET DISCOVERED,
WASHINGTON. d. O.. j

WASHINGTON, d. O., July 2s, IoI4'
NJ. stephan telegraphs from Paris that at two
O'Clock r. NJ on the night OF Sunday, the Goth inst,
Borclli. at Marseles discovered another comet.
lie gives It's rignt ascension 15h sem. ISIS. Polar
our latitude.
Borclli calls Its appearance moderately bright.
ike Coggla his colleague observer at Marseilles,
seems on the sharp lookout for comets and plan
etoids lie previously discovered several OF eachs
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
TIE CHANNEL YACHT RACE
Tho International Contest from
Havre to Southsea.

ru1crA1. p1gPAroH TO THE HERALD By CABLE
LONDON, July 28, 1874.
In the yacht race from Havre yesterday the
schooner yacht Enchantress, of the New York
Yacht Club, Mr.. j. F. Loubat owner, came in
first, leading the feet lin. 40s. She was be-
calmed all night, but arrived first notwith-
standing.
The Corina was second, but wins the race
by time allowance.
The Corina lost her topmasts and gaff
Ten yachts started.
The yachts left Havre at four o'clock in the
afternoon to run from that port to Southlea
in an international contest, which was ar
ranged by the Yacht Club de France.