The New York herald., 1875-07-13

LARGE AND ENTHUsIAsrIo GATHERING OF
sPEcTAToRs-THE RACE POSTPONED ON Ac-
COUNT OF THE wEATHER--eREAT DIsAP-
PoNTMENT.
CAPE MAY, N. j., July H. 1875.
EVERYBODY was early astr tns morning,
ANXIOUS to note the weather. A thin haze hung
over the land, ana for a time 1t was feared the
first OF the Cape May races would be little else
tnan drifting sail. In reality the result was
worse, 1t was bitter disappointment. BY nine
O'Clock the haze was dispeled, and long before
the Regatta Committee was ready for the start
the indications were that the day would be toler.
ably auspicious, even II the wind was not oil that
the yachtsmen desired. Along the beach as far as
the eye could reach all classes and kinds OF she
human family were massed with eager expecta-
tion on their faces. From the hotels there
was displayed q rich profusion OF bunting,
and ABOUT the anchorage OF the
racers were scores OF sailboats,
few tugs and all the usual "crowdn that con-
gregats on such occasions. The committees
steamer, Tallahoosa was gayly dressed from truck
to rail- and the Plymouth Rock from New York,
with small party OF excursionists looked ex-
ceedingly pretty. On board the yachts all was in
readiness and everything IN racing trim, so that
the scene, both on land and on tho water, was OF
the most animated description. 1t was O fitting
tribute TO the gentlemen who had been instru-
mental In arranging the reunion or this point OF
tile tnesg modelled pleasure vessels a1oat, ana 1t
was equally gratifying to the owners ot the yachts
who engaged In the contest.
GETTING READY.
After little delay the Tallahoosa steamed
TO q position opposite the Stockton House
and anchored outside q stakeboat, when
the yachts in quick succession hIted anchor and
tackled about awaiting she starting signal. At
Ion. Ann. the gun signalling ITO gee ready' was
nred, ana ten minutes later the boats prepared TO
cross the line The wind was very light and the
food tide running ike millrace condition OF
affairs tnat rendered 1t Impossible for the squad
ron 70 reach the line. The only exception was
the Rambler, which succeeded In catching hat
full OF WIND, and barely managed IN getting over
1t within the allotted time oil fifteen minutes,
though she was compelled TO Immediately anchor
In order TO prevent being drlfted back to her old
position.
THE PRESIDENTS MOVEMENT.
Meanwhile the revenue cutter Hamilton, with
President Grant and suite on board, who had de-
termined to steam over the course, nnding
there was but little chance for a race, headed for
Long Branch, The President being extremely
anxious TO reach that place at the earliest prac-
icaple moment. This provoking sJate OF affairs de-
cided the committee to wait ior a breeze and start
the yachts again. The squadron had anchored,
and Fleet Captain Bend signalized the decision or
The committee which met with hearty concur
renee.
posTPoNEMENT.
After wearily waiting two hours, with hardly
wind sufficient to snuff a candle, and occasionally
obtaining dashes OF ram, all hands became dis.
gusyed, and a meeLing OF captains on board the
flagship Mohawk was called. This concave In
dorsed the decision OF the Regatta Committee,
which Is
There being no chance for a race the event set
down 1or to-day is postponed until tomorrow,
and in case OF second failure both races to take
place on Wednesday.
The crowd OF strangers still remain, wishing to
see the races
grand bail takes place at Congress Hall to-
night, wn1le tomorrow evening the Stockton
gives its grand reception 10 the yacht smen when
the prizes won IN the first race will be presented.