New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-11
CAPT. BOTTOMS TRIUMPH.
HIS SECOND ATTEMPT TO CROSS THE
ENGLISH CHANNEL.

ENTHUSIASM on THE FRENCH smE-DIPAkIuRE
PROM CAPE GRIsNEz-BsTTING WITH THE
wAyHs-sAFR ARRIVAL ON THE ENGLISH COAST.
lrEon Az OCCASION Al CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE TRiBUNEl
LcvpoS. May 2o.-Paul Boyton's second attempt
tocross the English Channel has resulted IN the most
complete success. lie entered tho water on cape
Grisncz Yesterday morning AT few minutes before
:. O'Clock. and landed at place called Fan Bay on
the coast of Kent at SO minutes past this morning
having thus accomplished his journey in % hours
and about 80 minutes. This time is longer than the
Captain thought he shOnl% occupy yet he has accom-
nlished his intention of crossing from shore 10 shore
There WIS some dminution of the interest
evoked by hi, first attuinpt in this one but there
WAS by no means anything like apathy OF inoiitcl-
ence - t,,c result. Ii generally felt that ''c
efficacy of Capt Boy tons fe-Saving dress-or per-
haps il would DO better 10 say its qualties-wefe
fully demonstrated on The first OCCASION wheh'
Though no. literally successful in crossing from ShoTe
TO shore he practically accomplished he zeal hc so'
ont Ia do. This second attempt therefore was re-
oaried more in the light of piece OF indcnitaole
pluck and energy the part of man possessing DO
small store of either quality, than rs trial either
scientific or practical of new invention. The cap
tain WAS received Oh either side of the channel III
manner that betokcned his immense popularity.
The French people wild with enthusiasm on MS
arrival at Bouognc TO begin his journey, ana on us
d.nsrtur, on n short experimental trip ladies pre-
sented him with bouquets which newspaper cores
pondent truly says he seemed puzzled to know "hat
to do with The streets were lined with people ana
the cheering and general compliments he received
on his way from his hotel to the pier were such that
any one who knows the French character can better
imagine than one can describe. The presidents OF
nIl the learned societies Of France sent messages OF
encourag cement and sympathy, and among host OF
letters which arrived from England was the follow
ing from the Prince of Waes's secretary:
His ROYAL Hghness would have been very glad 10 have
lmt regrets that his engagements will not allow him TO
do co. Tie desires TO express his sincere hole
that you may meet with thc success On Hiiu"y ""'
your perseverance and courage deserve
Gen. Schenck who at one time il was Thought
would be on board the steamer which the South
Eastern Railway Company had provided to accom-
pany him. at the last moment wrote that ms engage
rnents rendered it impossible TO accompany him. bat
that he " iShed the Captain the fullest success.
The Prince Ernest, Of the Channel steamers
Of the south Eastern Railway, was the Only vessel
that accompanied the Captain. The Railway Com
many maid Boyton or his dress-no matter which
the great compliment Of providing this vessel, free
of charge and also of inviting their guests those
who had 70 accompany the expedition as well as
number of Capt Boyton's friends and others
Among those on board this steamer were Mr.. Samuel
I1imsoil NJ. p; Mr.. Shaw. tho manager, and other
officials of the Railway Company; Mr.. Michael Boy
ton, the Captains brother DIR. Howard the honor
able Secretary Of the NewYork Life-oavng So
ciety. and DIR. Diver, a local physician as medical
referees. ~ well a large number of representa-
five. of tle press. This steamer lcft FOlkcstOnc at
ono O'clock yesterday morning Capt, Boyt0n having
gone Oh a day or two before to BouloSnc. In about
Two hours the French coast reached, and the
shore showed the preparations that had been made
for witnessing the departure of the hero OF the hour
The start was effected from the shore OF Cape
C:risnez. and the journey thither from Boulogne
bad been made tho previous day by sea, the
Captain in his life-saving dress, OF course.
Ue went to bed very early Wednesday
night and after a very sound and refreshing sleep
drove ~ the beach, where he arrived al 22G a.
and where as already stated, large crowd had as
semblel to witness his departure. lie entered the
water at 2:i0 paddle in hand, crying " ice Ia
JJap1f and it is almost needless TO add, receiving
the dcafcning plaudits Of those on shore. Ills de-
p,rinrc was announced by the lighting of a huge
nine bonfire on the cliff fight of rockets, and the
discharge Of cannon. These signals were at once
answered hy the discharge of rockets from those on
board the Prince Ernest. The weather at this time
asdarh and hay the barometer marking go, with
n downward tendency. The wind, which was very
light blow in occasional pulls from the southwest.
The sea was perfectly calm, and at the time of start
Ing the darkness WAS very striking, owing
10 the moon being obscured 10y clouds. Directly
after his start however the clouds 50 far separated as
to give those on board the steamer glimpse of the
shore and as sOOr the mist which arose from the
water had partially cleared. the Captain was deserted
padding theoretically III northward direction from
Grsnez As ho Dcalel the steamboat he was received
with an enthusiastic cheer from those on board,
acknowledging it 10y raising his hand. soon after
ward I've again made for the steamer and asked that
his sail which he had forgotten to bring from the
shore when he embarked. might be sent lor, remark
Ing that he could not get on without it. boat was
accordingly lowered aud dispatched to the shore, and
the forgotten sail and few other articles left be
Ljrd carried of. The sail WAS carried 10 Boyton,
but owing 10 the fact that both wind and tide were
nj this time dead against him, he did not set it, but
worked his paddle vigorously. Still he made
but little Roadway till long after daylight.
lie very frequently performed BIS various
ruaneuycrs in the water. lie blew his I0g-holn,
stood up furled and unfnIled Ills sail 10 show that
DC WAS in no way fatigue |. and when the rounds OF
cheers which greeted these movements had died
away padded OFF again with great zest. 1t is very
difficult to give any Trustworthy information of the
distances which be Travelled. Ii was stated that at
81 o'clock III the morning he was seven miles from
his starting point. 1t may he that lac bad padded
distance of eight miles but he could hardly have
been so fr as that for by midday he said TO be
fully ten miles off the English coast, and the dis
tance from coast to coast is only about 10 miles.
He, however, retained his good spirits throughout
the entire day, making Roadway with bis
paddle and sail lie smoked cigars and drank
some tea aud very frequently exchanged words with
those on board the steamer. About midday yestcr-
day large steamer belonging to the South Eastern
Railway Company containing large excursion
party who bad come ont to see him, hove in sight.
and on nearing tho Prince Ernest exchanged salGta-