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NEW Y'OKK. HERALD, FRIDAY, JUNE 11, SHEET. A I Annual Begatta of tile New York Yacht Club. Biiiant Assemblage aad Exciting Scenes in the Bay. The Yacht Lois, of tide Atlantic ClHfo.j Capsized.

ALL Otf BOABD EESCTIED. The Idler, Sadie and White Cap the Winners. The an'nnal regatta of (he New York Yacht Crab-the evea'i, that causes so muck interest throughout the ye'o --came off yesterday, and never did a finer neet v.esseis of their class gather together for a their sailing qualities, and it is to be much that tha weather should have proved BO verg unfavorable ror those directly interested in the as well as for those who were merely spectators. The morning broke dull and lowering, with a 'iresa breeze from the southward; the sSy waa and the heavy, dark-loOKing clouds that obscured every ray of sunlight gave promise that 'before many hours we should have the rain that usually follows a sonthefly wind. But there was and enough of it, and from the right quarter to mate tha race interesting.

And what more does the true yachtmau want? He cares not for bine sky and bright sunshine if they are accompanied by calm weather or a Dreeze so light as scarcely to give steerage way. No; he will take a wet jactet and welcome, provided his pet boat has all she can carrj 7 whole sail to, and he will laugh at the spray as it flies over her declc and for a time blinds the man at the helm if every jump she rnaKes will only gain him an inch to windward. With the spectators, especially the female portion, the case is different. They, while wishing so see a good race, desire com- lort with it and fine weather; for it is not the most pleasant thing in the world to be among a crowd on board of a steamer, and be compelled to remain in a close cabin reason of rain rendering staying on dect an impossibility. Then when the race carries tlie fleet beyond the bar into the long, heavy ground swell of the Atlantic, the chances are that sea sickness adds its horrors to the scene, and if one cannot have fresh air under those circlrmstances the case fcecomes deplorable indeed.

So It was yesterday; the wind was all that one could desire, but the was only flt for old salts--those who are Ulted by education to mate the best or anything that oomes, let it be sunshine or storm, rain or dry As early as eight A. M. many of the yachts had taKen their position off the club house at Stateu Island, and some of the larger vessels were in their anchorage tne day before. As time wore on the excursion boats began to arrive, and by eleven o'clock tne scene was a lively one. The yachts for the race were all in line, with foresails, mainsails aud naff topsails set; steamers of all sizes, the tiny tncboat to the lordly river steamer, all gayly decked with bunting, were moving here aud there; while every conceivable kind or sailing cral kept hovering about as if wishing to have a for the stakes.

Two steam revenue cutters interest to the scene, and their presence mieht have led tho stranger to think: that our yacht fleet suspected of being engaged in contraband trafllc and that it was necessary to keep watch and ward over them to prevent their bringing back from the cruise more man they carried away of articles of which Uncle Sam claimed a portion. A CAPSIZE. Beyond the weather, there was nothing to mar the pleasures of the day, if we except the misfortune happened to the schooner yacht Lois, of the Atlantic Yacht Club. ex-Commodore Lymau, by lier being capsized while standing over towards the Long Island shore. Those on board crawled up to windward with all possible despatch, and assistance was immediately afforded.

She was towed close shore, and preparations were at once om- menced to rlchten her, by stripping her of sails, AVc. A steamer was employed in connection with the wrecking and towing steamer Philip, and work was progressing favorably. This was an unfor- tnuate accident for all concerned, but beyonS a of those on board, who sought pleasure under difficulties no serious damage was sustained by vessel or crew. The former will be all right In a few days and ready for summer cruising. The entries for the regatta were as UNDER TWENTY-FIVE TONS.

jvnmp. EMereO, Dy Tonnage. Area. Cap LuUlow Livingston 17.5 485.3 Storm Voorhis 21.0 470.8 Julia Charles A Meigs 1C.6 385.0 SLOOPS OVElt TWENTY-KITE TONS. Cracie William Voorhis 64.5 1,094.0 Madeline Jacob Voorhis 00.3 1,303.1 Kate R.

Dillon 33.1 8S4.3 Baclie J. B. Ilerreschoir 42.1 743.0 Addle Jonn Voorhis 41.8 891.0 Bonita G. G. Havens and C.

C. Dodge 62.5 1,041.2 Corning W. C. Klchols 63.1 1,160.0 SCI1OONEBS. Palmer Rushford Stuy 104.2 2,371.0 Alarm A.

(J. Klugsland 225.3 2,400.8 Silvio EdwardDodge 100.2 1,807.8 yhantom H. G. Stebbms 123.3 2.U03.4 Idler T. C- IMrant 133.6 At 11:35 A.

M. precisely the starting gun was llred, and in an instant all was life and activity, and in less time almost than it takes to tell it jibs were set and tho lleet were The sloops got oil well together, casting on the port and others on the starboard tack, as their populous made it most convenient. The schooners also made good time In getting under way, and a more beautiiul sight for the eye of a sailor It would be hard to find than our magnificent fleet of yachts as they appeared flve minutes after the signal gun was tired, close hauled on a wind boating out or the Karrows. They were well off when the ratn beirau, and in a short time it increased and made the atmosphere so very thick that everything was obscured a few miles off. This uu- fortunate event destroyed much of the tutercst, lor It was impossible to watch tlie distant vessels and keep their positions accuiatcly.

Tncu, again, the bcean to die out as Hit: rain increased, and was a first rate wholesale breeze when tho race commenced moderated in a time to a moderate wind that allowed evcrythiuff tlie way or canvas to be set.that the vessels could carry. It is hardly necessary to sricali of the appearance or the vessels or the squadron, for, as usual, it was perfect. They all appeared as if they had hcen put away in glass cases since the last race and kept only lor exhibition. The Flcctwinc looked the Oeau ideal of a yacht as, keeping out of the way of those entered for tho race, she stood down the bay under mainsail and jibs, moving through the water like a racehorse. In regard to ail the vessels it Is hardly fair to draw comparisons, bnt when a perfect beauty passes close to you It is Impossible almost to refrain Irom making particular mention ot her.

In less than thirty minutes from the start every vessel was out of sljht from the club house and the anchorage was deserted save by the inward or outward bound merchantman, and to the looKer-on from the wharf the scene, so very exciting a lew moments belore, became dull and without the slightest interest save to pilots and quarantine oftlccrs. The weather became the rain fell In torrents and he was a lucky man or she a lucky woman who could romalu on shore and not be exposed to all the discomfort oi a passage to the lightship. THE COURSE. In such weather the course was sufllclcnt to thoroughly test the capacity of the yachts. A flag- boat waa anchored abreast of the duo house, Stateu Island, about three-quarters of a mile from the Rhore, west of which the sloops were anchored in line abont forty yards apart, and the schooners In line 200 yards north ol the sloooa, about Ilfty yards In taking position In line each yacht selected Its own in the order of its arrival at tlie anchorage.

UalnsaUs, foresails and gaff topsails were allowed to be set boiore starting. The course was from the anchorage to the buoy offthe Southwest Spit, passing It to tho west ana south, and thence to the lightship, rounding it to the northward and eastward, and return over the same course, passing to the west of the (lagboat off the club house going and returning. Comg and returning all the buoys on the west bank Nos. 11,13 and iG--wcrc to be missed to tho cast- ward. TnB STAltT.

Favored by tho elements and surrounded by a brill ant assemblage, the yachts, neat and trim, awaited tho signal to depart, it was a splendid scene. White sails napped Impatiently the refreshing breeze, while captains and ualiorn were on the tiptoe of expectation. The octcaslon was a momentous one. A long array of oaffcr contestants stood forth ready for the word For a time tno music on the several steamboats ceased. A whistle from the William 1etchcr, which convoyed the members or tho com jnlitee, warned the competitors to prepare.

Men were neon running to and iro upon the decks, strong Imncls grasped the ropes and the eyes or almost every seaman on board the yachts were earnestly directed towards the point, whence the linai signal should be Riven. It comparatively a long delay, find at thirty-five mnattcs uaul eleven tne and yachts of tne spectators in the fafr behold- Just as the JSd beea had got under Vw the admlr was mostcJearlymanifested. era on tire gay and handsome steamboats aid not rail to $xhibli thefr delight. Delicate cambrics wavecf mefriiy in tne breeze, hats were upnited and swing around emphatically, while a ringing ctieer of enconragement rose steadily three times three. The interest displayed was unmistakably sincere.

Kvery turn and movement or a yacht was earnestly criticised. Many who beneld the start entertained various opinions about it- Some were extravagant in their praises of the sailor-Itte manner in which some of theveg- eeis were let loose and gnided, while others, perhaps not thoroughly appreciating the difficulties 1 of the situation, commented upon tue style in which some of the contestants were freed. Bnt, setting aside all differences of opinion, the start was a good one, for the most severe critic could scarcely find a fault wherewith to dilate upon and parade his yachting Knowledge. A prettier Beet never went out to lea. The symmetry, beauty, trim and gallant aspect of the competitors evoked unanimous approbation.

TO THE FROST. It was evident to all that a good start was important, for the weather might prove fickle and the lead even at the beginning was something "worth achieving. Nobly did all strive to obtain it. The tidy little Julia, pf the second class sloops, darted forth like a schoolboy to the playground, followed at a short distance by the Bonita, close tp the Staten Island shore. Behind her was the Kate, vtiiile the Gracie appeared to be rushing rapidly to the front.

Close in the rear the Madeline went to work with a will and crept forward'in lively style. It was an ebb tide with a fresh breeze, almost due south, and no little difficulty was experienced in getting properly clear. Scudding along like a midnight spectre the Phantom emerged from tne group, and with a full press of sail snot forth at 'a rattling pace. She wisely tacked towards Fort Hamilton and a very short space of time was foremost the field. The sloops Storm King and White cap hugged the Staten Island shore, and keep- Ing abreast, both tacked almost simultaneously for the Fort.

Then lollowed the Corning, with lull sail, not far in the rear, and evidently making up any Slight delays in weighing anchor in good style. Meanwhile ttie Sadie and Addie V. showed symptoms of considerable activity and followed rapidly in the wake of their fast neeting predecessors. On a straight tacK for Fort Hamilton the Silvie next appeared upon the scene, the Idler in her wake and by no means lazy in her movements, with the Alarm in her wake, and the Palmer bringing up the rear. The wind had now increased and the entire fleet consequently kept close to it.

A more eager group never cleared the Narrows, while the spectacle was one to be remembered with pleasure. TBKODGH TttE NA31BOWS. The rush made by the Phantom at the start had placed her ahead near Fort Hamilton, some of her competitors having tacked half ways aud turned about, so that when she was sighted belore she changed her course she had a clear lead. The sloops made good way, not varying their positions much, but holding out with determination. Among the foremost were the Madeline and the Kate, between whom a lively race was anticipated, with the Gracie, Addle V.

and Corning slightly In the rear. The Storm King and White Cap keot company in the tack across, endeavoring by all means to overhaul their predecessois. Of the schooners in the rear the Silvie appeared to be maKlug the best or It, though she was but slightly in advance or the Idler and Alarm, while toe Palmer, concerning which the brightest hopes were entertained, was rapidly creeping up. Half a mile to the windward of her schooner rivals the Phantom pursued her course and passed the Narrows, and after a short time made a long tack for the Coney Island shore, carrying all possible canvas. Nor did tne stern bieeze by any means deter the gallant little sloops.

Close hauled, they rushed boldly forth in hot pursuit, now and then slightly varying their positions. The second class sloops, however, appeared to fall back somewhat, and as the schooners were rapidly bearing upon them they mingled In the last group of pursuers. The Madeline, though following tue traps of the Phantom, was seen auead of her competitors, though the Bonita at times appeared to be overhauling her, while the Kate went skimming along like a gull. Not less active was the Gracie, and behind her the Sadie and Addie V. keenly competing for the supremacy.

The schooners had barely changed position through the Narrows, though it was thought the Silvie was being overhauled by the Palmer aud Idler, while the Alarm, seemed to hold her own. The passage through the Narrows waa extremely pretty and evoked much speculation as to the result of the contest. At that stage it was an impossibility to name the probable winner. All the vachts, with the exception of a few leading ones, were grouped together, and the contest was as earnest as it was exciting. A KAIN STORM.

The crowds that had up to the present largely thronged the dccKa of tho gayly decorated steamers, the ladies fair who had so encouragingly waved adieu to cue fleet at starting, the glasses that were so earnestly levelled upon the fast fleeting denly disappeared from view. Down came the rain in torrents; not that lazy outpouring or a summer afternoon, but propelled by a cutting wind, a enpermjr discharge that quickly cleared the ecKs. Summer suits were riclaied ia a minute or two and their owners afloat considerably dampened. Those who had the courage to remain ont of shelter to witness the contest beat a hasty retreat, seeming as if, having fallen overboard, they had been generously picked up. It was a blinding rain storm, accompanied by a wind that made mauy a dainty spectator quake with fear, and at a time, loo, when sea sickness was particularly in convenient.

Down it came, with a vengeance, and the late of the struggling yachts was ror a time forgotten. A wintry aspect spread ttseir around and every one looked as melancholy as possible. The pleasure boats heaved to their hearts 1 content, and the capabilities or sea legs were brought into requisition, and, setting aside the prospects of the race, topics concernlua the medical relief usually applied to Internal derangement at sea were generally discussed. The continued obstluacy of the rain dispelled all hopes of suustilnc, and, wrapped iu their thoughts and overcoats, the moody posscnuers pursued their way at sea. TO TllU SOUTHWEST SI'lT.

Adding to the grievance of the rain storm, now almost unsupportable, a dingy mist cloudea the display. Even those most anxious to behold the relative positions of the yachts were unable to discern how matters stood, aud earnest inquiries were answered by the most vague conjectures. Certain it was, however, that the rhantoui was still ahead; Tor all along she had, spirit-liKo, retained the lead. Her tack from the Coney Island shore was a long and a steady one. Some of the sloops had kept their ground, and though partly on different tacks, were apparently doing remarkably well.

The storm, though expected and to a certain extent prepared for, had a great effect altering the positions or the contestants. Shortening salt was the order of the day, and, braced for the breeze, the yachts stood out for the southwest Spit. The struggle was evidently a determined one, for now the swift competitors were jrrouped together, comparatively speaking, and beyond all question it was a creat point to get around the spit ahead, lest the wind should change--a circumstance that was momentarily expected. The Phantom sped along considerably in the front. It was thought she would win the race, BO nobly had she perlormed UD to the present.

Indeed, that seemed to be a settled point, for there'was an apparent impossibility of her being overhauled. Great interest was centred In the sloop race, ror it was well known that ai least, lour ol them were evenly matched and would certainly bnns tiieir very best qualities into requisition. Of tliese the Kate made much progress, while the bauie, after overhauling the Graciu ami Addle rushlug up 111 excellent style. The Madeline, however, which had hitherto showed symptoms of carrying ou'the honors, fell back somewhat, allowing the tirade to pass her when witluu a mile or so of the Southwest Spit. Nor had the schooners in the rear failed to talre advantage of the breeze.

Tho Idler moved rapidly onward, with just arf much sail as she could conveniently carry, all the while mating gigantic strides, closely followed by the Palmer, upon which so many hopes were based. Behind her came the Bonita, as briskly aa possible uudur the circumstances. The Addle V. kept slightly astern or the Gracic, and the Alarm, with a dwelling maintop- sail, swept forward at a steady pace. Succeeding her came the Corning, and not far behind her tho Madeline, not dome jubt so well as her opening crformance might havo led one to expect.

he schooner Silvie hail a full press of canvas, or perhaps too much for the occasion, for It was blowing hard at the time, and her flying jlobootu was carried away. The Phantom passed the Southwest spit over four minutes in advance, after she wheeled around and made for the lightship very rapidly. The distance she here gained was undoubtedly attributable to the many unfortunate trials of some of the other yachts to turn the spit In one straight tack. When within a stone's throw of the turning point tho Idler was compelled to go about and make another tack before she rounded it. Tho same circumstances occurred to the tirade and particularly to the Silvle.

which caused them a considerable delay. The following is the order in whlcn tho yachts passed the southwest il. H. M. S.

Phantom 1 0 Addle 113 0 Kate 1 430 Alarm 114 0 Saille 1 6 0 Corning 1 10 Idler 1 8 0 Madeline 11740 rainier. 1 0 0 Silvie i 21 30 Bonita. 1 1)30 White Cap 123 0 Gracie 1 11 30 The wind suddenly hauled to westward, but con tinucd to blow almost with redoubled With a manliness seldom displayed, tho yachts persevered on their course with vigor, undaunted by the angry looking breakers the distance. A heavy, chopping sea swept over tho decks, and while many a jacket was soaked with tho brine the shrouds were clutched firmly by many an anxious hand. The race to the lightship was moat exciting, for although only a stem view could be obtained, owing toithe committee boat being delayed at the Southwest Spit in tau- ing tho time of the yachts, and thereby nimble to overhaul the foremost vessels, whoac speed at this time was very great, it wai evident that a bola struggle had yet to be determined.

The Idler was last gaining on the Phantom, while the Palmer was likewise following In close pursuit. The sloops, too, mmlp a gallant efrorr, tho Sadie still holding forth bravely, with the firacle not far distant. TO TIIK I.TOHTSniP. The mist which had for Nome enveloped the neet nad mot yet ceased to obscure tae view, and ao far from-flying ont the wind actually Increased, ao that If aayttuiig the contest towards the lightship was the most difficult that uad yet occurred. Tie Phantom led te way- rising no ground whatever, thoagjj tne Palmer and idler were slightly overhauling her: TUB sea ran pretty high, and tie wlnij changing again to the south various tacks were made.

Many of tne (loops reefed somewhat, bat steadily continued their course wKoaf much apparent effdrtr The Gracie seemed to gather additional conrage and Boldly advanced, coming close upon tne Sadie. Bvi- the order of thing!) at am earlie- of ttte race bad reversed, for yachts which had led off so nobly were now ing back. Te Addle V. pursued a steady coarse, the Kate, Madeline, Corning and others were newnit scattered, and it waTimposslble to ascer- a their precise location. Masfoe fair way the ate Cap proceeded gallantly, though a considerable distance in the rear.

CA8UJJ.TIX3. When the committee boat arrived near the lightship a spectacle presented itself that gave rise to a reeling or deep regret. The Phantom, which bad so bravely contested the race all through, appeared far behind the idler and the palmer with her mainmast- head gone and the shrouds partly carried away. This, of coarse, prevented her hoisting her malTmall, and, like a wounded soldier who had foneht most nobly and though weakened by loss of blood was 8tlU eager for the field, wended her slowly and sadly. Her hopes were blasted, ana moving she elicited expressions of sympathy and regret for her mishap.for It cannot be doubted that bnt for this accident she wonld have been among the foremost at the home stakeboat.

Nor did the Palmer escape the effects of this determined breeze, and perhaps the carrying of too ranch sail; her foretopmast was no longer to be seen, though she did scud along lively after the Idler, having managed to set a small staysail. It was a close tug between them, both keeping their relative positions with great precision. With wind and tide in their favor they flitted in beautiful style, eliciting various speculations as to the result. The Alarm not Increasing her speed the Silvie sained upon her, and they both sailed In company for some distance. There was still, however, a very wide gap between them, which was apparently becoming greater as the wind rose higher.

Not a sail that could possibly draw was spared upon the Idler. When nearing the point or Sandy Hook the Palmer was seen to overhaul the Idler and was making rapid strides towards her when the breeze, which but a few minutes before had begun to freshen, suddenly declined force and the Idler again opened the distance between them. At this time the other yachts wera far away in the rear, without any considerable or exciting variations in their positions. But although the wind was ranidly dying ont the drizzling rain continued, robbing the contest of much of its interest. The Phantom was snbseauently taken in towto her anchorage.

THB HOME STAKE. Having again passed the Southwest Spit on the return the yachts made for home. The Idler still retained the lead, the Palmer being about half a mile or so astern, while their competitors were too far absent to judge correctly of their positions. Sorted in the mist it was a matter of no small difficulty to distinguish them, especially as many had hauled in then: signals. Coming towards the Narrows the excitement began to be manifested.

It was not thonght improbable that the Palmer, notwithstanding the casualty which occurred to her, might yet overhaul her opponent, though it was wisely thought that the wind was too light to effect, anything at so late a stage of the race, and so the Idler carne along the recipient of many praises and to all intents and pur'- poses the winner of the race. Heading towards the Narrows in nne style, the Sadie next loomed np ahead of her class and of the remaining schooners gracefully and at a speed, too, that told well for her success. Behind her was the Gracie, about half a mile astern, with the Silvie and Alarm not far apart, but doing little In the light breeze. Those'were followed by the BOnito, Cormng, Kate, Madeline, Addle with the White Cap over a mite astern. The appearance ol the fleet coming through the Narrows was very fine indeed.

And now eyes were cast towards the stakeboat, measuring the distance between it and the Idler, which was ftraduauy being lessened. The Palmer dMd not gain much coming in, bra nevertheless held her ground. Quite an exciting brush occurred between the Sadie and the Gracie after passing the Narrows, bnt the former still retained the lead. All the pleasure boats now gathered In the vicinity of the home stakeboat. ready to accord to tue winner a tribute to her prowess, It was a picturesque and pleasant scene.

The gayest of bunting floated from all quarters, tne decks of the steamers were again crowded, subdued tokens or approbation now and then burst forth as the Idler came to the goal, salntes were fired and the place schoed with the shrill whistles of the steamers, while the waving of hats and cheering of the crowd showed that the honors had already been won. Not rar behind the Palmer the Sadie came with great despatch, anxiouslv pursued by the Gracie. Then the others, iu the positions already described. The. yachts passed the home stakeboat as a.

a. Kate 4 50 Bonita 4 53 Corning 4 63 Madeline 4 S3 Addie 4 56 WhiteCap 5 09 The Idler accordingly won the prize for the schooner race, while the Madie and "White Cap carried off the honors in their respective classes. THE SAILING. On the whole the sailing was excellent and the great object or many yachtmen attained, a good on- portomty having been afforded for the thorough trial of. their vessels- Throughout considerable skill, courage aud good seamanship were displayed, iiml the regatta in a nautical sense was a thorough and complete success.

It was much regretted that the weather was so inauspicious for the larrre and fashionable assemblage tnat attended to witness theexhibitlou and in which many took a deep interest. The race was partly accompanied by other yachts, including tho Kamoler, the Fleetwmg, the Dauntless, the Alice and others. Commodore Kldd, tho owner of the last mentioned vessel, did not secure her entry in the contest in consequence or her sails not being in readiness in suftl- clent time prior to the closing or the entries. The Alice sailed yesterday round the lightship, accompanying the Palmer and Idler on the return. The scene opposite the club house when the regatta was brought to a close waa truly enliveuiug.

THE AKRANGE51ENTS. The arrangements, in charge of the committee-- Messrs. F. Westray, P. Schuyier, S.

M. Taylor and Mr. H. Morton (secretary)--were admirable. In fact, nothing was wanting to render the jrreat marine event of tne year worthy the interest with which it was generally regarded.

H. if. Idler 4 24 Palmer 4 28 Sadie 4 38 Gracie 4 88 Silvie 4 42 Alarm 4 45 CONFERENCE OF TOE LO.VC ISILtND BAPTISl ASSOCUHON. The annual conference of the Baptist Association of Long Island was closed on Wednesday afternoon, having continued in session two days. Many ol the ministers of Brooklyn were present; among others Ilev.

T. A. T. Hanna, Rev. S.

Hyatt Smitli and Rev. J. B. lirackctt were noticeable. Alderman Armfleld and Horace Waters were also present.

The gentleman led the singing. After prajer by uev. George Lawson, of thefireen- wood church, aud a sermon by Rev. D. Mure, the reading of letters from the different churches on the island was commenced.

The following extracts from the letters will show the exact condition of tho several church, of Brooklyn--Pastor, n. M. Gallaher; contributions for home expenses and benevolent objects, number of Sunday school scholars, 374; teachers, 31. Washington avenue--Pastor, ttcv. David Moore, D.

contributions, scholars, 433; teachers 53. Pierrepont street--Pastor, W. Hammond; contributions, $3,883. Strong place- Pastor, Waylaod Hoyt; contributions, scholars, 39S: teachers, 58. Clinton avenue--Kcv.

E. Hlscox, D. pastor; scholars, 474; teachers, 43; $7,200 raised for home expenses, Ac. Harrison place--Pastor, K. contributions, $16,872.

Concord street--Rev. William Dixson, pastor; amount raised, First Baptist church, Ilamsburg--Pastor, J. B. Brackett; contributions, number of scholars," 357; teachers, 45. Central church, situated on Fourth street- Pastor, Uev.

T. A. T. Uanuu; contributed during the year, scholars, 230; teachers, 22. This church, under the able management of Mr.

Hanna, has, the short space of three years, increased its membership from 30 to about 280 persons. The second church is without a pastor, has loo scholars, aud contributed for home expenses, $11,300. Lee avenue--Pastor, Kcv. J. Hyatt Smith; number of scholars, 225: teachers, 35; contributions, First German, of William Fosellng; contributed scholars, 130; teachers, 21.

East Brooklyn--Pastor, William Lawrence: contributed scholars. 452; teachers, 55. Greenpolnt First church--Pastor, Kev. J. W.

Booth; scholars, 3-29; teachers, 39. Oyster Bay church--raster, Rev. Charles S. Wlghtumn; scholars, 68; teachers, 12; contributed Sl.oo-t. East New Tort--No pastor; raised tor expenses, $405 95; scholars, So; teachers, 9.

East Marion-Pastor, j. G. Gannon; scholars, 100; teachers, 15; contributed $923 21. Honkonkotna--No pastor; scholars, 21; teachers, 8. (Jrcenport--Ko pastor; scholars, 152; teachers, 22.

First church, of Greenwood- Pastor, W. Jenks; contributions, $5,817 57; scholars, 226. I'ort Jefferson--Pastor, Kev. J. If.

Barrcy; contributions, $1,610 25; scholars, 100; teachers, 10. In addition to the above it was reported that new schools had been organized at Jamaica and Hunter's Point. Horace Waters Is superintendent or tne latter. John Westeryclt, Treasurer of tho Disabled Ministers' and Widows' Fund, read the annual statement, which shows that the year's receipts amount to $1,757 86. Thin sum has been invested in United State bonds.

On motion of Rev. Alfred Plnney It was Unsolved, That comrof Uea of tbreo lie appointed to report upon tho dntj of churchd to provide for tho wnute of and children of dtoeuod mtnlaUn by Inilirlng tha live! of tlielr putora. Short addresses by several ministers closed the first day's proceedings. On Wednesday the committee which had been appointed on life insurance submitted a report in favor of such a measure. The committee on important subjects reported that the First German church had expelled six persons for holding; nnsonnd doctrines.

Alter tne reading of numerous other reports the Association adlonrned. was fleeijnatea as next year's meeting place. TO AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB, Third Day of the Meeting at Jerome Park. FOUR WELL CONTESTED RACES. Ubvorable Weather, Heavy Bain and a Ience Tog.

the Storm. The third da; or the spring meeting of the American Jockey Club races was opened at the Jerome Part course grounds yesterday. The sport was concluded, by the exhaustion of an ample programme, despite a continuance of very unfavorable weather, rain falling heavily during the afternoon and evening. There were four races in the following the Hopeful Stakes; the Ladles' Stages, the American "Oaks;" the Metropolitan Stakes, and a selling race. The different contests were conducted in fine spirit, affording ample promise that within a few years oar young men and professional "sports," with the people at large will conduct and enjoy the.

events of the American metropolitan turf witli au ardor and Tim which will place the name and reputation of our citizens on the pages of the racing calendar of the world in equal rant with that of the inhabitants of the elder and 'more favored" nations. The morning opened gloomily. The weather was exceedingly cold, considering the month or June, ana the sty lowering and of threatening aspect. Extensive preparations for a large and fashionable attendance were made, however, as it was Known that Vanxhall, Nellie James, Tasmania, Pleaanrevffle, Oysterman, with a number of other favorite horses, were in the lies ajid likely to make their appearance, preparations for the drive were not conducted with great rapidity in town, the anticipatory prognostications regarding the weather being far from assuring. A slight sprinkle of rain came down about noon.

At a quarter to one o'clock in the afternoon very few persona had arrived on the grounds. They were dull and inclining towards the melancholy mood, as could be easily learned from the very general remark of "Another bad day," "Always rainy at Fordham race tune," 'Very unlucky," "Yesterday was elegant, but no race," and such like ejacolatory observations, tending to secure a patient endurance of a state of things which could not be "cured." Everybody was hopeful of "good sport" on the course, notwithstanding, A few little clusters of outside betters were to be seen here and there "bringing forward" their "calculations" amid considerable tun and with excellent humor. Owners, with other interested individuals, jockeys included, were moving around, and there may have besn four or five hundred people in the Park at ten minutes pasi two o'clock. A dozen or naoney coaches, with about half a dozen of modest loosing private carriages and wagons, toot up positions in the sheltery nooKs which are to be found near the Grand Stand, other conveyances being stationed in spots affording a "good look out." The fashionables had not ventured to the "road," anil the absence of the "ladies faire" was regretted. They came notwltstandtng, driving up to tne cinb house in "good style" soon afterwards.

Among the earliest arrivals were Mr. Cameron, Mr. August Belmont, Mr. Schenck, Mr- Constable with ladies, Mr. Adams ana ladles, Mr.

Duncan, Judge Munson, Mr. PearsalL Mr. Batheate, Mr. Sandlord, Mr. Eckerson and ladies, Mr.

Pennock, Mr. James A. Connolly, Mr. Lydig Haight, Mr. Pinckney Stewart, Mr.

SKA Leland, Mr. Hosea B. Perkins, Commissioner Brennan, 3Ir. Whitney, Mr. E.

J. Fellowes, Mr. Boody, Mr. Morse. Mr.

Pardy, Dr. Irving, ex-secretary of the club, and Messrs- Hunter, Tober, G- Dennis, J. D. Crawford, O. Osgood, C.

B. Ransom ana F. Worn. Among the ladies were Mrs. Duncan, Mrs.

Moss, Mrs. Beimoul and about halt a dozen other leaders of the ton. The equipages were in fine style, well trained and managed, and many of the liveries faultless in color, finish and ornamentation. In some instances spry "tigers" were up behind" tue carriage; neat as "tigers" should De. anu important in their own estimation as are their English mt'frtrta when "whirling it" in Rotten row.

Ladies peeped from the club house windows, but speedily retired, acknowledging that the scene was b'eautilul in its natural aspect, but not at all encouraging in the atmospheric. Heavy rain commenced to rail, although the wind and sty were lighter and clearer. The tract was in good order, but becoming heavy with thewetrapldlr. As the hour of three o'clock approached there was still heavier ram, and a "postponement" was talked of. The Uraud Stand was being fllled at crtain points, notwithstanding.

"Pool" selling was in active progress, but the attendance was slim. Some or the horses entered for the nrst race were taken out, looted to, saddled and cantered off. The riders were seen in "tops" and "tights." This looked like "business," proving conclusively that the rain would not spoil the sport. The few ladies who were seated on the Grand Stand endured the chilly, damp weather with the best grace. There were perhaps 1,000 people then on the ground.

A sudden subsidence in the noise, the cessation or conversation except when conducted in earnest whispers, the appearance of ladies on the club house piazza, with the rapid movements or owners and backers horses across tho tract and in front the starting post, heralded the "mount" for the first nice. The operation was conducted in order and, "all being ready," a most exciting race--the flrst or the day--came off. The second, third and fourth followed in really flue stylo. Ai the conclusion of each heat ladies tripoed' daintily over the muddy ground between the" club house and Grand Stand. Considerable flirtation was noticed, by the way, notwithstanding the experiences which St.

Anthony had of the neutralizing effects ol "ugly" weather on every-day "heart Ootu In sensation and consequences, curious groups collected at the winning post after each race examining the lucty horse, and evidently noting hi; points, as a guide for betting on other courses During the third race the weather continued very unpleasant, and before the conclusion of the fourth heavy mist commenced to roll up, as if from the Nortl river, cradually enveloping the surrounding country ic its folds. Rain, and more rain, ensued. At the conclusion or the last race there was an immediate rush for carnages, cabs, wagons and the gates of egress--judges, spectators, police oulcora and jock- ejs joining In tho for home. There was barcalnmg lor waeon hire, broken traces, balky horses, anxiety, muddy boots, drenched coata, dripping umorellas, nieuta'l depression, with the joy of the fortunate ones, laiec amounts of money havmc changed hands. A quiet spank of the four-in- hanila on one Hue, with a late rush of the Harlem.

trams on the Iron rail, lauded the hundreds, for the most part, In hoping for Saturday an hungry lor supper. The police arraanemcnts, under Captain Wilson, were excellent. The starts, ruti- fliiiij and result are recorded in each mbtauce The Itncingr. It IB hardly necessary to speak of the heavy condition ol the track, rendered so by the ram, which, continuing to fall throughout the afternoon, made it very sticky and disagreeable to tne horses to run upon. Despite the disagreeable weather and the bad condition of the track, however, the races came oil according to the programme.

Four races were run, the flrst being "The Hopeful States," for two year olds, a duah or five iurlongs. On 1 ol twenty- four entries for thia race twelve carne to the post. The second race was "The Ladies' Statea," a stakos for lllliea three years old, a. dash of one mile and five furlongfl. For these stakes four fillies out of tiie twenty-seven entries started.

The thml race was "The Metropolitan Stakes," two mile heats, which had five entries, four of which came to the post. The fourth and last race of the day was a "Selling Race," a dash of a mile and a quarter, and the live horses entered started. The ruuuing lu every race was very good, and, considering the un- propiuous weather, remarkably so. As the running was so good under adverse circumstances, it is but reasonable to suppose that it would h.uo bueu vastly superior had everything been favorable, and probably with different results. The starters in the first race were Mr.

Belmont's Remorseless, by imported Eclipse, dam Constable's bay by Trovatorc; R. Wal- acn's chestnut lllly Polly Lyons, by censor, dam Adclgazia, and his chestnut colt by Logan, dam National Maid; 1). McDanlcl's brown colt by Donemlle; Dcunlson Crawford's chestnut filly by Censor, dam imported L'Anglolse. and their bay fllly by C'en- sor, dam I'usLu; F. Morris' bay colt Invalid, liy Young Eclipse, dam a mare out of Rose Biul; K.

W. Cameron's bay fllly by imported Leamington, dam Jerusalem: Jos. McConnell'3 brown colt Cniilicomo, by Lexington, dam Lllla and E. Thompson's brown filly Lady retry. Mr.

Bclraont's Ne.fic James won the race. She was held in very low estimation by the betting fraternity, being ranked among tho fleld- ers, as were also the second, third and fourth in the race, thus setting at naught the calculations of the knowing ones, who had selected McConnoll's Chllli- cotho for flrst favorite, along with McDameP.a, Dennison A Crawford's and Mr. Cameron's entries. The entire lot of twelve, as they appeared upon the track, werj as beantlfal a new or two year olds as were ever brought together In this or any other country, being finely developed and In high condition. The nfart lor the race, however, was not such as we would like to have seen being rather unequal.

This irobably arose from the great difficulty of starting many horses in line, and which of itself was almost certain to give Bpxoe few the advantage. In short races the advantage of an advanced start is of such great moment as to frequently give the race to horses that Wonld have taken a bade position. All be favorites were left behind at the start in this race, and te result was as we have stated--they were beaten. In the Laales' stakes the starters were Hi. Prtrdy's chestnut fllly Tasmania, by imported Australian, dam Hattte Gross; B.

W. Cameron's ifa- brown filly Invercanid, by St. Albans, dam Sleanor; Mr. iTw, Jerome's bay flBy Bapture-by mported capldlstj dam Parachute, and K. W.

wal- den's brown fllly Viola, by Bairownie, dam Verbena. Tasmania was the favorite in this race, and she won it, Ming one of the two successful favorites ef the day. This race waa got up in imitation of the English Oats, and it was generally supposed wonld have more starters in it, the more especially as it waa the ladies' race. We cannot see why so few started-why twenty-three should have declined a race of this character. To say the least, it was nngallant towards me ladles, who thought themselves entitled more consideration, and who will most certainly taboo the gentlemen who declined to do them honor.

The two mile heat race was the third in order, and the race of the day. It was emphatically a Dettlng. race, on the result of which more money changed hands than on any event which has fallen under our observation for many a long day. The favorite was jeaten. That favorite was Pleasureville, who was backed at two to one before the start, and five to one after he won the flrst heat.

He had speed enough to win the first heat, bnt he had not stamina enough to win the second and third, in the last of which ue was distanced by his successful competitor, Vauxhall. Four horses started, McConnell A Thompson's bay colt Vauxhall, Mr. Bnford's brown colt Pleasureville, Bowie Hall's bay colt Viley, and W. Waiden's bay mare Sleety, the two last named being distanced in the flrst heat. The gelling race was run by Hunter Traver's bay colt Canme Bairn, by Bairownie, dam Fanny Fern; D.

McDaniel's gray horse TJrbana, by Breckinridge, dam Lady Sykes; F. Morris' chesnnt colt Boaster, imported Eclipse, dam Vanity; W. Kerwln's bay mare Kitten, by imported Eclipse, and John Coar's bay horse Oysterman, by Oysterman, dam by Phil Brown, cannle Bairn, who was the favorite, won the race after a close contest between her and Urbana, Boaster also acquitting himself very well. Dismissing all further comment upon the racing, we will now proceed to give ttie details, commencing with THE FIRST KACTE. THE HOPEFUL STAKES, for two year olds, flve far- longs, $50 entrance, play or pay, $500 added.

A. Belmont entered ch. f. Nellie James, by-Dollar, damFleurde Champs 1 J. w.

Pennock entered b. c. by Norton, dam Rebecca T. Price 2 F. Morris entered ch.

f. Remorseless, by imp. Eclipse, dam Barbarity 3 W. Constable entered br. c.

by Trovatore, dam Cyclone. H. Walden entered ch. f. Polly Lyons, by Censor, damAdelgazia 0 R.

w. Walden entered ch. c. by Logan, dam National Maid 0 0. McDaniel entered br.

e. by Doneraile, dam Canary 0 Crawford entered ch. f. by Censor, dam Imp 0 Dennlson Crawford entered b. f.

by Censor, dam Pastor. F. Morns entered b. c. Invalid, by Young Eclipse, dam mare ont of Rose Bud 0 R.

w. Cameron entered b. I. by imp. Leamington, dam Jerusalem 0 Joseph McConnell entered b.

c. Chillcothe, by Lexington, dam Zttla E. Thompson entered br. f. Lady Feiry, by Lexington, dam Ansel's dam Time, 1:08.

JttcConnell's colt Chillcothe was the favorite In the pool selling, bringing tiso, McDaniel's ninety- five dollars, Dennison and Crawford's forty-five dollars, R.W. Cameron's thirty-five dollars, and all the others as the field, ninety-five dollars: The distance being flve furlongs, the youngsters were started front of the bluff. After the few break-a- ways, the flag fell, and four or flve of the horses dashed away ahead of the others, leaving the favorites all behind. In fact, we thought that Mr. Cameron's would not start at all.

Mr. Constable's was first away, then Mr. Belmont's, followed by Remorseless and Mr. PennocK's, the others following in a Cluster. As they ran around the lower torn Mr.

Belmont's Nellie James ran to the front, followed by Remorseless and then by Mr. Pennock's colt, Mr. constable's being fourth- It waa Impossible to distinguish the outers and place them, as they were all In a bunch, and in that way they came into the homestretch. As the horses passed the grand stand Mr. Belmont's was leading two lengths, Mr.

Penuock's second, one length ahead of Mr. Morris' Remorseless, who was head and head with Mr. Constable's colt. The latter had two or three lengths the advantage of the others, who came on in. a bunch, all close together, there being no daylight between them.

Nellie James won by two lengths, Mr. Pennock's colt second, abont a length and a half ahead of Remorseless, who was a length in front of Mr. Constaaie's colt. The ruck ran in close upon them- Time, THE SECOND BACE. THE LADIES' STAKES--A sweepstakes for fillies three years old; entrance $100, half lorfeit; $1,000 added by the club; one mile and flve furlongs; the owner of tne second fllly to receive S300 out or the stakes.

Joim F. Purdy entered oh. r. Tasmania, by imp. Australian, dam Mattle Gross R.

W. Cameron entered br. I. Invercauld, by at. Albans, dam Eleanor 1,.

W. Jerome entered b. f. Rapture, by Lapidist, darn Parachute R. W.

Walden entered b. T. Viola, by Bairownie, dam Time, Tasmania was a great favorite, selling in the pool for S500, while Invercanid brought $180, Viola $146 and-Rapture $115. The horses were started from the same place as the two year olds, getting away nnely. As they passed in front of the biarf Tasmanii led, Viola second.

Rapture third and Invercaulc lourth. Making the turn to the right. Viola got in front and led a length along the lower turn, Giver cauld second, two lengths ahead of Rapture, wh was one length in front of Tasmania. The places the allies were unchanged up the homestretch; bu as they passed the stand Invercanid seemed to run wide and reil in the rear. Aa they ran around the upper turn Tasmania ran past the others and took the lead, coming down in front of the bluff two lengths ahead of Viola, who was one length ahead of Invercauld, Rapture one length behind.

Viola then was in difficulties and she soon fell iu the rear. Running around the lower turn Tasmania was stlllitwo lengths in rrou of Invercauld ondiiapture, who were side and side six lengths away from Viola. Getting into th homestretch Tasmania dashed away Irom the other rapidly and opened a wide gap. Invercauld as sh turned into the stretch, bolted off to the right; bu by tne application or the whip was nnauy brough back, and it was not long before she overtook an passed Rapture, thus "securing second place, Tas mania won the heat by abont eight lengths, inver cauld second, two lengths ahead of Rapture, who was eight or ten in advance of Viola. Time, THE TI1IRD HACK.

METROPOLITAN STAKES, ror an ages; two mll heats; $200entrance; Slooforfclt; $1,600 addea by th club; the owner of the secoud horse to receive $30 out of the stakes If three or more start. McConnell Thompson entered b. c. Vauxhall, by Lexington, dam Verona, 4 years old i Thomas Buford entered br. c.

Pleasureville, by Australian, dam Sister to Lightning, 4 years old i 2 Bowie A Hall entered b. c. Viley, by Uncle Vic, dam imp. Silver Tall, 4 years dls. R.

w. Walden entered b. m. Sleety, by Rogers, dam Angelina, 5 years old dia. Time, First was the lavorito against tho Held at two to one la the outside betting.

In the pools he sold lor $700, Vauxhall lor $210, Viley lor $130, aud Sleety ror $1-25. The norses had a fair send-otr, Pleasurevllle cotng to the front around the upper rani, Sleety second, Viley third, with Vaux- luill biinging up the rear. They ran around the turn passing tho quarter pole, and came down to tho blutf without changing places, Plciwurcvilie leading two lengths, Sleety secoud, one length in front or Viley, who was two lengths In advance of Vauxhall Going along the lower turn Viley nut on steam and soon passed Sleety and ran up to 'all two lengths In iront of Sleety, who was four lengths ahead of Vauxhall. As they came np the homestretch 1'leasureville shook Hey otr, and was two lengths ahead of him at the stand in Vilev six lengths ahead of Sleety, who was one lenztii In front or Vauxhall. Going around the upper turn Viley feu off, and then Vauxhall commenced his four lengths ahead ot Sleety.

Viley then began to "cut it," and with Sleety waa no longer mtlie race. Going along the lower turn to the thrcc-quartcr pole Pleasureville led six lengths, auxhall second, eight lengths in front or Viley. who was half a dozen lengths in advauce of Sleety. Goiui; Into the homestretch Vauxhall made a dash to overtake Pleasurevlllc, bnt when inn jockey saw it waa impossible he pulled linn iu. and I'leasurcvillo went in a winner by six lomrti's, mating tae last mile in and the heatm vuey aud Sleety were distanced.

Stxona and flve to one was offered on Pleasureville, with many takers. Vauxhall took the leaa soon after tue llajr Jell and was one length in iront aronmi the mm. As they came to the bluif thty were nose and tail, Vauxhalt leading under a hard pun. They ran in the same way around the lower uirn, but coming up the homestretch Vauxhall maile the distance two lengths between them In winch way they passed under the strinir In i'si Vauxhalf led two As me norses passed around towards tne harr-mlla pole Plcasurevilio made a dash and shut up the daylight, but he was soon shaken off hopelessly, and wncn Vanxhall entered the homestretch he led over two lengths. He was then given his head, and he ran away from the otncr hair a dozen lengths further when neanng the Judges' stand he was pulled UD and won by six lengths.

Tuna of the last miie and or the mra was tho favorite now at two to one in the few beta that were made, bnt thero was little wagered, the backers or PlcasurevUle having apparently qnlto enough on him, and did not seem willing to rmk more money on him. A good start sent the horses away together and they raced from under tho string for 'the lead. Vauxhall had the foot of Pleaaurevlile, and on the upper turn led one length. When tney passed In front of the bluff Plcasurcjllle was at Vanxhaii's haunches, but in swinging around to tne rtrht post, the half-mile pole, Vauxfiau opened a length of daylight be- them. At ate three-mianer pole Vanxhall was three lengths In front, under a hard pnu, while- he jockey of Pleaiurerffle was giving ms horse all he rein he wanted.

Vauxtuul came up the home- tretch like a race norse, flve lengths ahead of Plea- ureviiie, and passed under toe string with all that idvantage. Going around the npper tnm it was vldent that Pleasureville was beaten. He began to horten bis stride, and fell off more -and more until at the bluff he was ten lenetM Te auxhau here was let loose, and he went around, he lower turn ne was loo yards in front. Vanxnall utanced Pieasurevllle. Time of the neat, 8:41.

1KB VODBTH BACK. SxtxniG RACE, for all ages, one mile and a quarter, premium $400, toe winner to be sold for $1,000: entered to be sola for (Too, allowed seven pounds; or $500, twelve pounds; any surplus above tated wiling price to be given to the second horse. Travers entered b. Canme Bairn, By Balrownle, dam Fanny Fern, 3 yean old, 78 iba. McDaniel entered g.

h. Urbana, by BrecSln- ridge, dam Lady Sykes, years old, 96 Ibs. 2. Morns entered ch. c.

Boaster, by imp. Eclipse, dim Vanity. 4 years old, 102 Ibe 3 f. Kerwln entered b. m.

Kitten, by Imp. Eclipse, dam Starbeam.S years old, B9lbs 4 ohn Coar entered b. h. Oysterman, by Oysterman, dam by Phil Brown, 6 years old, 102 Ibs. 5 Time, 2:19.

Cannle Balm was the favorite, sellimj in the pools. or $100; Boaster for $EO; Urbana, $55; Kitten, and Oysterman, (20. Tne nones had a very air start, and as they dashed np the homestretch ux ront of the grand stand Cannle Bairn was leading. Trbana second, Kitten third, Boaster fourth and ysterman fifth. They passed under the string; the Judges' stand in that manner.

As they went around tae upper turn TJrbana sides witn anme Bairn, and these two had a head ana oeaa race all tne way to the entrance into tehome- tretch. Boaster running third, Kitten fourth and )ysterman last Coming np the homestretch Crana began to show signals of distress and Cannle aim left Mm and came home a winner by two engths, TJrbana second, six lengths front of oaster, who was ten lenglhs in advance or Kitten, le latter being about four lengths in advance of "lysterman, Jr. Time, And this ended the third day's racing at Jerome ark. THE RIVERSIDE PA8K RACES. BOSTON, June 10, 1669.

The third day's races at Blverside Part to-day were well attended and the two races were quite exciting. The flrst race was for 2:25 norses, mile heats, best nree Jn five. Three Horses started. Eoden's Myron 'erry won the second, caird and fifth heats; Clark's Mountain Maid being second and Doble's Hotapnr third; the premiums being $aoo, $soo and $200. lime, 8:34, 2:35, 2:38.

The second race was for 2:40 horses, restating in a victory for Bradley's Black Harry, Bailey's Arcolo econd, and Jewell's Centrevflle third, getting, relatively, $400, $200 and sioo. Five started and the time was as 2:38, 2:33 and WEST POINfc Arrival of General Grant and Family--A Disappointed Ctatherins-- The Grndnutesi Packina Up-- Standings In Mineralogy and Geology and Spanish. WEST POINT, June 10, 1869. Everybody was on the tip-toe of expectation Hereabouts this morning, in anticipation of the arrival of president Grant. When he was only simple General ne seemed to nave a great dislike to travelling; along the Hudson by rail, and always made it a sert of religions Habit to arrive at West Point by one of the steamers which start from Kew York city early In the morning so It la not to be wondered at that every preparation was made for Ms reception by the authorities Here on the arrival of the Vibbara this forenoon, although they had not been Informed beforehand as to what time the distinguished visitor was to arrive.

According to custom, a certain nnm- ber of cadets were detailed to fire a salute of twenty- three guns when' he should reach, tne hotel, and just previous 1 to the arrival of tie steamer General Pitcher, General Scnriver and Adjutant Boynton proceeded to the wharf In a carriage, followed by another carriage for the use of the President's party. Besides, rrnite a number of people assembled on tne dock just to catch a glimpse of tne "head of the nation," aud, although a rain shower, played sad havoc witti epaulets and altt hats everybody remained at his post of expectancy until the steamer touched tne wharf, when this momentous event took place the officers twisted their mustaches just enough. to give them a military air, and the citizens crowded abont the gang plank as it was thrown from. the steamer. But the President aid not put in an appearance.

"He may be in a private room, and don't want to come out yet awhile," suggested a wiseacre, and everybody who didn't know any better felt certain that Grant's modesty prevented him from leaving the boat while there was a crowd at the gang plank, ana there was a solemn silence. Bat the captain ol the boat broke the spell; for he evidently knew that the crowd on the wharf indicated patriotism or offices, he couldn't tell which; bnt he felt certain the motive ror their braving tne rain was either the one or the other, so he came to the side or the steamer and cried out to an officer: you're looking for tne President, a'nt yonf" Everybody who could catch his breath, said "Yes." The captain took out his watch and seemed to be counting the minutes. "Well, he's here" a movement toward the gang lanfc by those on the wharf-- "I mean he's not here. or the Washington train was five hours behind time this morning." The steamboat pushed off: the officers, looking rather disappointed, got Into their carnages; the citizens, like Jack and Jill, went up the hill, fully mined not to go down again, either by falling, like Jack, or "stumbling after" anyoodr, like Jill, and the salute was not flrcd. Meantime the rain continued' to ponr down all the same, as though there never had President in the PACkING OP.

Since the examination of the graduating class. came to an end the members have had nothing whatever to do in the way of studies, although they have not as yet been formally from duty, and are compelled to join in all the military exercises which take place everyday, Just as though thev were mere "yearlings." Having so much spare time on their hands tney have alreaay begun to take advantage of it, aud "packing up" has commenced in true earnest. The Inevitable trunk with S. as large as life is now encountered in every room, aud tae way that cadet dry goods that Have seen their day are being stowed in out of the way places. is rather extravagantly astonishing to anybody but a graduate.

Text books seem especially object of universal hatred and are being stuffed away, with the most direful coreTesgr ness Imaginable, into every nook and corTtfSr, aa though there were only one edition or trie "abominations" extant, widen the "grads" were desirous of getting out or circulation as soon as possible-- if not sooner. Tailors who do every stitch by contract, and are never known to be in want, nit about the corridors from morning to night with arms full of cavalry cloaks aud caps marked with crossed guns and flgurea three, four and five, while the men who havo their "little bills" are full or smiles and smirks. There is Joy in every "division" where a graduate resides. Yet amid tho universal gladness there Is a universal sorrow; for all feel that In leaving West Point old irieuds are left behind, perhaps forever-- for what have been solemn hymns beneath the shadows of Old Port Put may "to solemn dirges change" In other climes The following is the standing of the graduatinu class according to order of merit in 1-Hun. S--Taylor.

4--Tinman. 1IINXTCAT.OGY AND GEOLOGY. 14--L 15--Ausur. 16-- Porter. 18--Ilnrna.

19 -Tbomaa. -Brady. 21-Kca. 1'2-- AaplnwaU. 23--Bnidcn.

24--Pullman. 26-KceM. 26--Smallwood. 7--Bourke. 8--Craycroft.

9--Prico, P. M. IU--Duvall. 11---YealiW. IS--llardjr.

li-Sje. The following 13 the standing in 27-- Bacon, G. R. "jy-- itawaon. -J9- 3d 1'crnnc.

Swrole. -Gerhanl. S3-- Mlllur, W. O. 34-- Robinson, 35-- Rockwell, C.

B. 37 Maxon. W. P. 1--BcrRland.

2--Uourke. 4-IIun. b--Urns-croft, 6--Fkzfilmmons. 7- Price, f. M.

a--llardy. 10--Duvall. 11--Llndloy. 13--Augur. A I U-- Nye.

15--Harris. 1C--Rawaijn- 17--Ttllmali. 18--Sm'uh, V. K. ail-- Koa.

23--lirudun. C. 36-Sprolc. 39--Maxon. 27--Rockwell, C.

H. 2S--BraUy. 2y- liorburd. 30--Koblngun. W.W.

33--Ferrlne. 34--Thomas. 35--Vcaton. Sti--Bacon. G.

R. In reference to these standings I would say that it should not be taken for granted 'ncause a cudet happens to be among the is to say down near the end of the lists--that ho is a stupid: for it often occurs that between the one wno comes out nrst and the one who -upholds" tho class at the foot, as tue cadets havo it, there is a dlffcr- fS 2 tew "or 11 last man may have passed a brilliant examination, even though ho is at the less desirable end of the class. AnaiVAL OK THESIDSKT fiBlXT. General Grant, wife and three children arrived tonight on tno Mary Powell. They were received by Generals Pitcher and Schriver and Adintant Boynton.

Ihcy arc now stopping at the West Point Hotel, secretary Bone and General Sherman are oxpccted here to-morrow. President immediately upon his arrival was surrounded by several of his personal rrlennB, who ore stopping at the hotel, and many of the officers, who congratulated htm on hla good luck in escaped unharmed from, the railroad accident that happened to tho train on which he left Washington. SS vei7 sooa hnmoredij that although he had been tossed abont a little he hud received no m- inrlca whatever. The General intends to remain until Saturday evening, when tie win proceed (o ,7, to transact some private business. He win leave New Tors on lueuday morning for Boston to attend the Peace Juwiec.

A of a rather Informal character waa held at the Wegs Point Hotel evening. The graduates were tho only cadets who were nHowed to participate Although no extensive preparations hartleen rnada for the occasion is was a very enjoyable affair..

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