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KEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, SHEEft 1851-TflE QUEEN'S CUP--1870, A Brilliant Day and a Splendid Scene. The Most Exciting Yachting Event on Record. "Wliat Are the Wild Waves Saying THE PBIZE REMAINS IH AMERICA. After a Splendid Contest the Magic is Declared the Winner of the Cup. The First Four Yachts at the Stake- boat the Magic, Danntless, Idler and America.

Immense Enthusiasm--Scenes in the Bay-Excitement in the City and Fnll Per- ticnlars of the Great Race. The great International race for the "Queen's Cup," won by the America In 1851 and contended for yesterday by the British yacht Cambria, Is over. It would be idle to say tuat American yachtmen are not proua of the result. So far as yachting Is con- cernea it was the most brilliant spectacle ever witnessed to tlus country, and the recollection of the scene will long be cherished by the tlionsands who beheld It. As a stimulus to yachting it was the greatest triumph yet achieved, for the popular sentiment was thoroughly aroused, and the interest manifested was deep and sincere.

In the race in 1851 great enthusiasm was displayed; bat it coald not possibly have excelled the magnificent demonstration of jresteraay, for never has there been sncn a spontaneous outburst-- snch a day of unalloyed enjoyment. Thousands went forth in pleasure crafts to see a contest of an international character, and one fraught with so much Interest. It had been the talk for months. The America won tne cnp In 1851; in 1870 the Cambria crossed the ocean to retrieve the honor of old England. If she failed her owner deserves credit for the meritorious Intent, and the example lie has shown his fellow yachtmen abroad cannot bnl be universally admired.

The generous reception accorded to the Cambria in the bay, at the Hook and at the Lightship proved she was bound to have at least fair play, to say nothing of the cordial manifestations made in her behalf. It was altogether a glorious day-- marked by an event tbat will forever hold a prominent place in tho yachting annals of the world. The Conditions. On the 15th of August. 1851, prior to the America winning the challenge cnp, Mr.

John C. Stevens ran Informally In the Royal Victoria Yacht Club regatta upon that day and beat the Fernande, the leading Bchooner, as appears by this extract from the flies of the There was no mistake. She camu out to "Windward and soon became the leading vessel. There were now upwards of forty yachts returning in the East channel, all of which she went "slick through," ana on reaching Splthead wo timed her comparative distance with the two competitors, as under: IT. M.

H. H. America 5 35 Fernande 5 36 The third competitor was half a mile astern. In view of this and otbcr evidences ol superiority in the America, Commodore J. C.

Stevens addressed a. note to the Earl of Wilton, dated August 2, 1S51, challenging all England. The following w.is ME ANSWER. The Commodore of the Royal Squadron ban the fconor to Acknowledge the receipt of a proposition from the New 1 orfc Yacht Club to run tlie yacht Aumrlcii against ILHT number of schooners belonging to any ot the yacht cluba of the kingdom upon certain conditions specified. He will take tbe earliest opportunity to acquaint the proprietors of schooners throughout tbe kingdom of the proponed trial but.

us there are a. great many yacht clubs in Great Britain and Ireland, some little time must necessarily clapae betorc answers ean be received. The members cencrally of tho Royal Yacht squadron are greatly interested in testing the relain merits of thedlfler- ent models ol" the Old and ew World, without restriction ai to rli; or otherwise, and with this vienr hare offered a cui to be sailed for by vessels ot all rigs and nations on the 2-2d lust. It would be subject to them, of tho highest gratiiicutlon to bear that the America had entered as a. competitor oa that occasion, WILTON.

Commodore of Royal Yacht Club. ROYAL YACHT SQITATJICON HOUSE, COWES, Aug. 8, 1S51. OO'JMOPOHE STEVENS 1 TirPr.V. VACllT AMERICA, COWl.fi, August T85I.

MYLOED-- Although it would be most agreeable to mr that this raeo be run for a cup of limited value, yet it it is preferred, I am willing to stake upon tbe jesiie any sum not to exceed 10,000 guineas. I hare the honor to be your Lordship's obo dient servant, J. C. STEVENS. The arrangements were shortly afterwards perfected and tne America entered the regatta around the Isle of Wighf and won the cup sailed for jester- day on August 22, 1S51, achieving her now nistoucal victory.

On February 4, 1S53, the Keiv Tort Yacht Club Issued a challenge to tiie world for a prize of $500 value, the race to take place In New York harbor, provided a foreign yacht should be among tne entries. The challenge was not responded to at that time. Later. However, an Englishman of the character and celebrity or Mr. lames Ashbnry proposed to take back the trophy, and to that end addressed a note to the President of the Kew York Yacht Club, bearing date October 3, 1S68.

A lengthy correspondence resulted, which ended In yesterday's regatta. Mr. Ashoury therefore sailed "in strict accordance with the rules of the New YorK Yacnt iy the conditions laid down by the lat; commodore Stevens, winner of the Queen's Cup. These conditions Ftrit-- Any organized yacht dab of any foreign country always be entitled, through any one or more of bent, to claim tbe right of sailing for this Cup with any vacht or otbcr vessel of not less than thirty nor more than Jou tons measurement by the Custom House rule of tbe country to which the vessel belongs. The race may be settled by mutual consent of the contracting parties.

TluFti-- In case of disagreement the race was to be tailed by the Nevr York Yacht Club and subject to its rules and sail- Ing regulations. Six months' notice by tbe challenger, with, ureznedLrig and name of schooner Fiith-- The cup is not the property of the Magic, hut Is a per? etual challenge cup for friendly competition between foreign countries, allowance is made on a basis by multt plying the length on the water line by the greatest width whererer round. Preparations Off tbe Club House-- Scene in the Harbor. At six o'clock yesterday morning the 200,000 people who attended the grand regatta whlcli took place for the Queen's Cup began to rise from their torpid slumbsrs. An hoar later and all the car routes, hact stands and stages were surfeited wilh an immense patronage, and thousands opon thousands of people began to pour towards the club house or the New Tone Yacht Clab at Cllfton, Staten island.

As early si seven A. M. the ferryboats running to Quarantine and the succeeding landings were almost overwhelmed with passengers--the yonnjr, tne old, the male and female. By e.ftht o'clock the private vessels, steam yachts, tugs, tenders, propellers, aidewheei craft, sloops, cat- tigged and otherwise, were conveying the parties who had privately chartered them from different points below Thirty-fonnn street to the grand rendezvous In the upper bay. Picnics, so called, loaded down with provisions, sweetmeats and delicious draughts, tilled the cabins of more than one hundred sailboats, and on board tho ferryboats and large steamers tiirongs, motley and somewhat mixed, went down to the prospect.

THE PEOPLE OS THK BOATS. It is next to impossible to matte any distinction as to those WBO embarked aboard the various craft. Of course there were the aristocratic, aboard of tucir private yachts, wnich did not enter the regatta; the select four thousand who were fortunate euongb to have even standing room aboard the Fly- mouth Rock; the thousands who were passen- gov8 on board tbe Magenta, Granite State, Sylvan Glen, Novelty and many outer capa- cious iteamers. Bnt tho JfrryboaW were toe best scenes of observation. Yaehtinen' who bad not concluded their arrangements the previous evening; representatives of the press; larae turnouts, drawn by six horses, bound down to tort Scmivler and along tho West Bant; seamen, naval officers and the early birds--these all made Quarantine before nlue A.

M. Then 'and after that Hour began the movement of steamboats down tlie harbor. The tide was flood at A. and the wind was blowing from due south. Tlie sky was overcast, misty; cumulus but Hoc THBBATKMNQ CLOUDS OVBRHANO THB HORIZON, but tbe vault or the heavens was a clear blue.

By 9:30 tne sun came out, and all heaviness In the atmosphere lilted and any inauspicious portents disappeared. Craft after craft arrived at Suueii Island and discharged their passengers, who were to be peripatetic observers of the reealta. At ten A. those who designed witnessing tbe struggle from a position afloat drifted down to the upper bay. Then commenced the excitement and enthusiasm, which did not slacken till the last schooner had dropped anchor after tbe regatta.

The steamers, as they went down, met the numerous pleasure sloops, the Coonette, anchored at Staple ton; the Red, White and Blue, a square-rigged miniature ship, and as they passed down the lone line ot schooners, from the Alice to westward, to tlie Magic near the extreme eastward, the ebb tide was now running three knots, and of coarse running out, and the usual eddy was setting to northward in shore. The sails were Inboard, many of tne schooners lying loose in their gaskets, ready for the first gun: gome had mainsails up, and others again, presented a view of then; bare spars. Bat the entire squadron of twenty-six schooners was heading about northeast, swinging between wind and tide, the latter being very strong. At 10:20 the steamer Plymouth Rock steamed in sight of the fleet. From tier guards to the apex of her pilot house she was nothing bit PACKED, CROWDED AND JAMMED humanity.

It is not a large estimate to say that she floated 5,000 people. It was impossible for them to show much, enthusiasm en masse. To have done so would have required more than the merging ot two beings in one; for space was more valuable than the unscathed texture of the human frame, 'it a distance the Plymouth Rock was a sight, and remember the significance of this word lu its feminine use. Flesh-colored faces, agglomerations of hair, flowing ribbons, bean catchers, ruches, flaunting cambrics and waves of crinoline--these nooded all the decks and cabins as Captain Tilton endeavored to guide her to the brilliant scene off Clifton. Her guards were under water, and as the crowd swayed to catch the marine view the Plymouth Kock careened twenty degrees from the perpendicular.

It was now neatlng eleven o'clock A. and the upper bay inside ol the Narrows began to fill wltb steamers. They came down in squadrons, dressed in loreign ensigns, yachting colors, the New York club signals, Myer's army code of bunting, tbe flags of the merchant marine, ferryboats and narbor navy, and one great steamer bore the triumphant national standard of Prussia raised, above her wheelhoose. With the Magenta, Novelty, Sylvan Glen, Uranlte State, Pleasant valley and hundreds of others the story was just the same as with tne Plymouth Kock. They were DENSELY ASK OVEB-COMFOKTABLT CEOWDED.

The steamers New Champion, Coxsackle, State of Maine, Saratoga, Pleasant Valley, Virginia Seymour, NeversmK, Nelly White, Pope Catliu, tr. S. Grant, Eip Van Winkle, Norwalk, Sylvan Glen, Meta, Metamora, Mary Powell, Nuhna, Geneial Sedgwick, beawanhaka, Magenta, Palisade, and, in fact, it might be said 200 others were off CUftou at 11 A. M. Every available craft In New York harbor had been chartered for the regatta.

The Eevenue cutter McCulloch received Collector Murphy, Surveyor Cornell and Naval Officer Grtnneil and also Lady Franklin and Mrs. Grant on board at the Long Branca landing. The Jasmine lelt the Custom House barge office at 10 o'clock. A large party of military officers were on board the steamer Henry Smith, of the Quartermaster's Department, undej; the patronage of Major General Ingajla. Mrs.

Harriet Lane Johnson, after whom oheot the fleetest and most unfortunate vessels of the United State Navy was named; Charles Knapp, Paymaster Cunningham, United States Navy, and ladv, and many other personages of distinction were on board. The Fletcher, under the jurisdiction of Dr. Carnochan, Health Officer, was one in good season with a large nunioer of belect guests. Other official vessels, revenue steam yachts, traders, rnlterers and vessels just in from a long voj age at sea dropped down to witness the remarkable regatta for the ftueen's Cnp. At ten o'clock such yachts as had remained in the waters about the city stood down to their positions; the Eva passed Quarantine at 10:06 ana she was shortly followed by a dilatory schooner, which soon fell into line.

At 11 A. If. the spectacle was imposing--more Imposing than any maritime scene ever witnessed in our bay. The gateway to the ocean was closed- It was blockaded by lofty wails of canvas, by moving steamers, laden with ONE HtrNDBED THOUSAND people, by the cast and west line of twenty-six clipper yachts, anchored to northward and westward (by 500 yards) off the Ulut House. Bach vacit nad take its position, and had left an interval 0 flfty yards distant from Its right and left hand neighbors; but these intoivals were soon occupied by tugs.

Ball- boats, rowboats and tae lesser kind of craft about the Long Island and Stateu Island shores. It was imposblble at 11:11) A. M. to get a glimpse of the horizon through the Narrows. Nothing cotiia be seen but a large fleet cutting off all views.

Forts Hamilton and Lafayette on the east Dank and Fort VTadswortli on the west liad thetr ramparts crowded wltb multitudes of gaily and aluly dressed spectators, gaxlng from tne outer battlements. Over people oore tnn- bicllas, and the whole prospect resembled tbat of a Japanese tenting ground. At about this time the Mlddletown steamed down, bearing the colors of Mr. Aaubtuv, President of the Royal HarwIUi Yacht Club, the private signal or tne Dauntless and the Sew lorfc Yacht Clnb colors. The Wlnona was dressed brilliantly in bunting--In scarlet, magenta, blue, carmine, uink, all the delicate shades.

It was now (11:15 A. tuat the spectacle became bewii- derniK, even to tne oldest fait. There was a glimmer ol the not bun upon the water --the white caps, duric green in the distance, surrounded by broken, creamy skies, and theu a blue atch overhead. All was tempered by A TEV KNOT BREEZE, blowing still from due south. Included In the range of vision were $.10,000.000 in yachts, bteainers.

3,000 seauuu and yards ot canvas. When ila- caulay wrote history it was customarr for him to pause and touch up in serious and well-considered periods UIB instincts and pastimes of the people. From sucU philosophy he drew ills profouudest conclusions. What an instructive lesson yesterday might have Been to the historian of 19001 As the panorama began to move, the whistles blew, the guns itred, large boilers gave a long and loud blast and small steam cylinders could only afford shrill notes and hideous shrieks. Upon boarding the Phantom, she, as the flag yacht, was lonnd in central position, and the men were heaving her drains into short stay.

A visit was paid to the Cambria. She was boarded bv the repoiter as she was awaiting the signal to get under wjy. Her rigging was manned, her blue jackets seemed eager and ready, and she was in trim condition fore and alt. Mr. Ashbury did not venture any opinion upon the result, but saiti it was a struggle aeaiust the fleet.

The Magic, Fleewiug, Tidal Wave, Madeline, America, Sllvie and tne rcuialmiic schooners were now line and only AWA111SO THE SIGNAL GUS. It was dangerous now to venture the vicinity with a rowboat, the tugd and steamers were so active and thick. First, to southward, was the line of schooners, then more than fllty tugs In parllel lines, then the steamers Plymouth Kock and ner consorts, thus forming a maritime pageant ready for the signal At Ilr27 the last repoit sounded and the splendid scene dissolved lnu the scattered scitia'teua or the lower bay, tenders clustering about their favorite schooners, whistling, cbeering and applauding. The Wind, Tide and Meteoroloify Durine the Regatta. The day opened overcast and with no sun- Shortly after daybreak heavy clouds settled over tlie bay, but broke and rose by 9 A.

leaving a clear, sonny day. with a brisk breeze blowing from due south. This breeze continued throughout the race, and did not vary a point to eastward or westward of due south, indeed. It was remarkable that the intense heat did not affect the wind more, especially In the upper bay, but it did not seem to Influence the latter at alt Toward the end of the race and near two o'clock the breeze slackened a little, but soon blew than, ever. As the observer of yesterday could see, the wind could not have been batter, and the same for the attractive and salubrious character of taa weather.

The tide was at flood at A. and for fifteen minutes after it was slack water. At 6 A. then, Dreciely, the tide BEQAN TO BBS. It continued to run out until 12 when It was again slack water, succeeded by the flood tide, against which the yachla had to sail from the Southwest Spit to the lightship.

Eeturnlnsr, how- aver, they caught, tbe flood tide at three knots, which was a powerml accelerating force, that assisted to drive the Magic, Dauntless, Idler and America to the home boat with a speed that was astonishing. It should be remembered that whan the two IB setting In at this harbor there is a strong counter eddy running out along shore. It is not impossible that this fact or the truth diametrically opposite may have had some influence upon the position of the yachta Calling to make fast time. THE TEHPERATTOK of the air averaged ninety degrees Fahrenheit In the but was softened by tbe Balmy winds. The thermometer in the water showed -an average of seventy degrees.

There were various opinions expressed as to the force of the wind. Of course it was dlirerent for different yachla, but on tne average it is safe to aay tuat It was a ten knot breeze. What Is extraordinary is tho quick time--making the course In four hours and completing forty miles in tliat Interval. Again, there were no squalls, no sadden gusts, no gales, no calms, and, saving a single instance mentioned elsewhere, no spara were c.urled away. In this rruly wonderful contest nothing is more remarkable than this fact, showing as it does that each commander knew his spars, approbated TUB PROPER AMOUNT OF CANVAS necessary to be earned, and jnst that quantity and nothing more than would bring out the highest canvasing," says a distinguished authority.

"Is a greater ef 11 than to be short of on the whole, the yachtmen most be congratulated that while "tune and tide wait for no man." they made conquest of too former and the, latter was already theirs. The Oovne WOM from the anchorage to tne boor of the Southwest Spit, passing it to the west and 1 south, and thence to the Itgluahlp and, rounding it to the northward and eastward and return over the same course, passing to the west of the flagboat off the club house going and returning. Going: and returning all the buoys on the West Noa. 13, and ft-were to be passed to tbe eastward. A flasboat was to be anchored, abreast of tneclub CllfWD, Staten island, aboo mid-channel.

The 1 yachts anchored on an east and west line, 600 yards to tne northward and westward of the flagboat, and about fifty yards apart. A steaming was lu attendance to enable tliey aclits to assume a position in line. The The following schooner yachts have been entered for the Ifame. Owner. a Tidal VflUnf VoorUte 183.5 Madeline.

Jacob Voort is 148-S Bumbler iim. H. Banker 160 Idler. Thus. C.

Durunt. 1B5.5 Dauntless J. u. Keiineu. Jr Magic Osgooil FlMtwing A.

Usgood. 1-alier it, Alice eo. W. Kidd S3.3 FteordGJLiB J. S.

licXeraon 92.5 Eva MahiouSands 81.8 RcstlMB Pclllps Phoenix Sa.4 MBO Alarm A.C. Kingsland 225.3 3,480.8 Vesta aicbard Baker, Jr Ml Of the above the Palmer, Pleur de Lis. Eva, Restless, Josephine, Jesse and Vesta did not compete. Position of the Yachts--The Start. The line was beautifully formed, the bows of the contestants facing the citj.

They were about fifty yards apart and almost even, choice of position having been given tbe Cambrta--an act of courtesy that elicited genera! admiration--she took her place near the club house, being the next bat one to the shore. The Alarm was at the extreme west, the Calypso next, and the Widgeon, Sylvle, Magic, jjanntless, Tarolinta, Halcyon, Idler, phantom, Fleetwing, Madehlne, America, Tidal Wave. Next her was the Cambria, the Alice belua on the extreme west. The appearance of the racers, numbering all seventeen vessels, was remarkably fine--more magnificent In fact than any display ever witnessed in the bay. It was thought that the number of craft surrounding them would interfere with the start, land several "fouls" were generally anticipated: but, with commendable generosity and forbearance, the injunction of the regatta committee was carried out In to avoid any inter- ferenee, either directly or remotel with any of the vessels engaged in the race, giving to all a clear field and a wide berth, and In view our national Instincts for "fair play." that the representative vessel of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, the Cambria, should have no cause whatever to complain of any unfairness or unnautlcal Interference In this respect" Indeed eyerytning was most satisfactory, lor the general desire was to give fair play to ail.

THE STAKT was admirably effected. The committee, Messrs, w. H. Major, Sheppard, Homans. and Stuart 1 Taylor, and Judges Messrs, Moses H- Gnnnell, W.

B. Duncan and Alexander Hamilton, proceeded to the steamboat Cary ana nutlfled the contestants to get in readiness. At twenty-one minutes past eJe.Y?n In the forenoon the signal warned the contestants to prepare, and five minutes later the long expected gun ordered the yachts to depart, uhere was flattering of hearts all round. Thousands of eyes were centred on the contestants, aad tne music in every steamboat raised tbe enthusiasm to a high pitch. But tha Interest of the spectators was more or less confined to three vessels, the Cambria, the America and the Dauntless, and for reasons too well known to need recapitulation.

The gun influenced the people as would a sudden thunderclap, and at once the interest In the race commenced. The Magic was the first to head towards the sea. And It should be mentioned that during recent regattas the Maaic appears to have peculiar facilities for turning; for scarcely nad the gum been fired when she wheeled around as If by machinery. Without at all dilating upon the celerity of Her movements It Is sufficient to state that her rapid torn at once possessed many in ner favor. Indeed all the yachts exhibited little delay, and In five minutes after the signal the seventeen contestants were freely contesting for the honors.

In turning the Halcyon and Tarolelnta fouled, but the delay was not prolonged. It struck many by surprise that the Cambria should have been so long in getting her head to sea, for nearly two minutes were occupied In getting her round. At the some time the Cambria was among the first vessels to move through the water alter the signal. All eyes, however, were centred on the famous British craft, for It was thought that she would make a splendid struggle lor the cup so highly prized. Tnen, again, the rakish looking America, everybody's pride and favorite, nvas looked upon, us a sort of champion that bad gallantly taken up a gauntlet which she henelf, nineteen years ago, bad so nobly cast Gown.

In truth, sbe attracted universal attention, and it was londiy ttoped by all that she would add another triumph to her Ulostrious reputation. Ancient as was the America, she was the pet of all ooaervers, and her jaunty looK excited universal confidence. At tbe start most or tne yacftta turned simultaneously, bnl the vessels to tho windward had everitnlng in their favor. The Cambria was among the last in getting under way, but she quickly made up for the delay. First to SOL her main gaff topsail, she was readily dis- tiugnished bv the spectators, and for a time her motion through the water was witnessed with Intense interest.

The Dauntless seemed to be some- hat crowded by ner friendly rivals, lor once under way all struggled for themselves. The America darted right gallantly through a dozen competitors, and a rousing cheer arose on all sides as she rnshed to the fiout. Ten minutes after the start the Cambria worked ably into a. good position, and as she made way the excitement increased. Accompanying the Cambria were the Madeline.

Tidal Wave and Alice, and to the eastward were tne Sylvle, Widgeon, Madgie, Dauntless, lialcyon and Idler. The Phantom made a clear tack for Fort Hamilton, but the last nicUloned vessel, when midway, tacked towards Fort Itichmoud, a movement also adopted by the Tidal Wave a. lew others. THROUGH THE SARKOWS. Beautiful as was tne spectacle, there was not a little confusion incident to tUe passage through the Narrows.

Contrary to the directions of the committee, many of the contestants failed to hoist their biguals, and only a few well known vessels could be distinguished. It was patent to all, hair- ever that the Magie was ahead, toat the Sylvie was next, and then came the undistingnishable clusters of schooners, which set to nought the best polished opera glasses in the bay. The Cambria worked up well towards Fort Richmond, and following the tread of her lor the Coney Island shore. The America was seen scudding through the water in. beautiful style, and bright hopes were entertained of Her victory.

In fact she astonished everybody who witnessed her performance; the recollection of her former victory vras vividly presented. Amonc the foremost vachts through tne Narrows were tne Magic, Sylvie, Phantom, Widgeon and Halcyon: in the centre were the Bambler, Alice Tarolinta, and, bringing up the rear, were the Cambria, Dauntless, Alarm and Pleetwmg. At tuis stage the excitement was Intense. A few of the yachts tacked towards the Lower Quarantine, bnt the majority hugged the Coney Island shore. There was little chance In the position of the competitors for fifteen minutes after clearing the Narrows, and it was not until the yachts headed for THE SODTEWEST SPIT that the relative places of the vessels could be distinctly discerned.

It was blowing fresh and the brightest hopes of a well contested race were anticipated. Towards the Lower Quarantine an immense fleet of gavly decorated tugboats steamed vigorously along, and as there was a pretty good sea on they rolled aoout like so many good natnred porpoises. The America had meanwhile been behaving nobly and had now assumed a commanding position. She was, perhaps, half a mile astern of the Magic, with the Idler in the wake of the Sylvle next and the Phantom working up admirably. Close to tne Lower Quarantine the Dauntless came next, and folio wing her were the Madgie, Tidal Wave, Calypso, Fleetwing, Madeleine, Cambria, Widgeon, Tarolinta.

Tne Magic carried her three jibs and fore and mainsail, the America the same and the Idler her two jibs, staysail and fore and mainsail. The laajorltT of the yachts did not carry their topsails until after they had rounded the Southwest Spit. Up to this tune not tbe slightest accident had occurred and tlieglorl- oas anticipations that had characterized the event still prevailed. As the yachta neared the Southwest Spit the steamers conveying the thousands ot spectators assembled in the vicinity, and for an enthusiastic demonstration the scene certainly baffles all description. The air was rent with cordial manifestations, there was whistling from every steamboat, ana the combined screams were not unfre- quently harmonious, since every note in the musical scale was thoroughly represented.

Guns belched forth as the yachts passed the southwest Spit, and loud above this din the strains of the national anthems greeted the ears of over fifty thousand people. The fact of the Magic being the first to pass the sontnwest spit suggested the idea that tha "cup was safe," and as she scndded past the dancing buoy there arose one universal hearty cheer. Nor waa tbe Cambria wanting in her share of popular recognition. Although lienind the pluck of her owner had been admired and as ahe neared the southwest spit the banda struck up Save the compliment which the tidy sailors on board acknowledged by a rousing cheer. For over a quarter of an hour the air resounded with joyous manifestations.

The competing yachts rounded the sontnwest spit as ir. jr. s. Magic 41 America 12 48 Idler 12 53 0 Sylvle 12 66 0 Phantom 12 56 is Dauntless 12 66 20 M.idgic, 12 69 0 Tidal i 45 Calypso 1 2 0 Halcyon Fleetwing Widgeon) Tarolinta Alarm Alice Bainblar 1 7 0 To tbe T-lgliuhip. The Magic maintained her lead, and heading towjnU Sandy HOOK some changw in position took place.

The Idler followed close in the wake or the Maglo, and now tho Dauntless, under full sail, displayed considerab la activity. ing the Lightship she overhauled the America, Sylvle and Phantom. But there was little space between as they rounded, and tbe scene at the southwest Spit was renewed with extra The other yachts did not vary mnch in position, and as the contestants were going over twelve Knots It was deemed advisable not to wait for all the yachts to round the Lightship, which waa passed bj the following yachts as M. s. a.

H- s. Maglo 2 3 18 Sylvie 2 IT -23 2 8 40 Phantom 2 10 15 Dauntless 2 0 48 Madgie 2 21 14 America 2 10 26 Cambria 2 27 18 Tbe Home Stretch (tarn tba Xdsbtablp. As the Herald steam yacht was passing into the pier at Sandy Hook, having steamed in from tbe Southwest Spit, whither she had been with a party observing tne schooners round the buoy, she had to thread her way through a squadron of tugs, and pleasure yachts not engaged in the race, and the passage required not little care and Casting off the lines the Herald again was underway. At 1:10 was standing out for the Hook. Sbe was going about SIX KNOTS AN HOUR, when a sloop was seen steering about east-southeast on the starboard tack.

She was hailed from the Herald, telling her to Keep off. off your sheeV was the demand. There was no reply. "Put UP your helm," was the next caution, bnt no The sloop Matilda Smith, from Port Washington, Captain Smith--for such was her name--stood on her course unheeding the several Hails of tne helmsman in the pilot house. When first spoken the sloop was two points on the Herald's port bow, distant about sixty yards, sailing teu Knots an hour.

It was impossible to stop the Herald, to back her or give her a broad sheer. To have PORTED THE would have made the Herald run down a sloop lying at anchor only ten yards on the starboard bow; to have to put the helm astarboard would have been to smash the Matilda Smith to atoms, and the Herald, in the time given her, could not totally check her wav. The position of tne sloop was mat she was "standing square across the Herald's bow, without altering or attempting to alter her course, and when the Herald could not but keep on ahead. As beiore stated, the cautious were disregarded, and the sloop, running ten knots, shot half way across the Herald's bow, when the latter STRUCK HER AMIDSHIPS, cutting a hole cieau through her, rtmiims her down to the water's edge. An aperture of three teet was gashed in the bilge, from the centreboard to the rail, and she gradually settled, filling rapidly.

Daylight could be seen through her cabin, and her trunk was ripped to splinters. No sooner had the collision occurred than the pleasure party oa board the sloop, each and ail, realized THE BESMERATE SITUATION. The shock of impact was sudden and spread consternation. The guests on board, twenty in number, or thereabouts, became panic-stricken, and among them were five ladies. The main boom was yawning about, flying here and there; the water was filling the caran and over 100 gallons rushed in through the aperture In a minute.

The men, in tneir hot haste to save themselves, in some cases courageously forgot toe ladles, and such A BISGBACEFUI. SPECTACLE as four ladiesand two men left on board the sinking sloop could be witnessed when over a dozen men aad bojs had gallaniy rescued themselves. Two ladies were the water and both narrowly escaped from drowning, but were opportunely rescued by a brave man. They were saturated with wet. Finally resched, the passengers were transferred to a sloop and a portion of them to tne Herald.

An Irate of the party was a going to scuttle the Herald, but he generously refrained. Mlehael I'telan and son were on the Matilda Smith. She was cut down the water's edge and Bant in three fathoms of water. BOUND HOME. From the lightship is the decisive stretch, the course to the Southwest Spit, then through the Nai-rows and home.

Viewing the prospect from the Herald the contest at this point, the lightship, showed a fine race, yet with a long lead for THE MAGIC. This dashing little bchooner at two o'clock precisely begins to keep away. She is under plain sail and leading the Idler by over 600 yards. The Dauntless is astern, bat rather to windward of the Idler and seems to be gaining slowly but surely. At 2n.

8m. 16s. the Magic rounds the lightship, the gun fires, the steamers whistle, the ladies, wave their handkerchief and she now goes about, and wittt a free sheet heads west-northwest on the port tack, standing for the buoy at the boiithwest Spit. The wind blows hardjfrom the south, and tne Magic spreads ner canvda freely. Main gaff topsail is up, staysail Is set, and under her jib, flying jib and all sail she makes way very rapialy.

At 2h. 9m. she sets the jib topsail, and is now darting through the water with ROYA SPEED, logging at least 12 knots. The Idler passes the lightship at 2h. 8m.

and shapes her west-northwest course with despatch, and followed by the Dauntless in 2h. llm. 40s. Applause, shouting, shrieking and steam whistling Is deafening and long con- tinced. Meanwhile, tbe trio are struggling for the stakeboat.

Turning this there lies the result. All seem to know It. At 2h. llm. up goes the fore gafftopsall of the Manic, and she now ploughs UD the water, scattering spray and lalriy rushing for the Queen's Cap at Clifton.

The Idler follows suit. At 2h. 16m. she sends up and sets her topsail, and is now under main gantopsail, balloon jib and plain sail. At 2tt.

18m. the Alaslc is two miles ahead and rapidly nearmg Southwest Spit. The Idler is next, ana the Dauntless is seemingly 500 yards be- Ulnd the Idler. At 2h. 17m.

the Dauntless hauls down her sta-reatl, and at 2h. tdOm. apparently sets a smaller staysail. At ah. 22m.

the Idler sets her fore ealftopsail. Tho Dauntless is now under four head sails, having bet her lulloon jib. But let us look BACK TO THE LIGHTSHIP. The Ameiita is the fourth to pass flic lightship, and, with AdnUr.il Porter on board, Is making a hard struggle. She tails like a clipper, but shows a meagre amount or canvas for her nuii- Her sails seem to be heavy, and lignt canvas is not profuse.

She is eagerly watched and thousands are speaking of her outsailing tne Cambria, against whom she is a natural opponent. Even the America, they say, DEFENDS AND 1'BOTECTS CHAMPION CFP. Let us turn again to the three leading yachts. They are now uearing the Hook. The Dauntless stands UD like a.

pillar and cloud of snow. The Is overhauling the Idler. It grows close at The two schooners are carefully noted against the shore, and gradually, inch by Inch, the Dauntless draws on ahead, and off the Hook at 2:10 TEE IJDLBB IS THIRD IN THE KACE. Tlie other yacbts are in rapid succession rounding the Ilghtehlp and two-thirds of them are standing lor the Southwest Spit. In the meantime the Magic passes Southwest Spit 2h.

4bin. 559., and a complete ouiclal table of times is as SOUTHWEST SPIT. S. M. 48 55 V.

Dauntless 2 Idler 2 America. 3 Sylvie 3 Madgie 3 Cambria. S. M. 51 0 3 IS 10 62 3 22 15 2 Tarolinta 3 24 7 20 Calypso 3 25 30 8 10 Madeleine.

3 26 8 40 Alice 3 29 40 12 0 Kambler 3 31 55 Following the America comes tne Sllvie; sharp after the Phantom and Madgie and tin; famous Englishman follows, eighth. THE CAMBBIA deserves notice. She is handled with extreme finesse. Every square inch of her canvas draws, and she stands np lor the Southwest Spit at higtt sneed. She looks like a thorough seagoer and as no fancy vessel.

As she rounds the Hook her I'Qre- topmast gives a loud snap and GOES ET THE BOARD, the wreck falling to leeward and tearins away tho square-headed gaff topsail and jib topsail. The latter Is dragging in the water and retarding her speed, catching a deep hold. The staysail, however, Is nnnarmed; bnt the Cambria loses many square feet of serviceable canvas. Quickly the wreck is cleared away and she stands on her course. The yachts stand up to the Narrows N.

and there is a race home between the Sllvie, I'bautom and Madgie. There is a race between the Fleetwing and Cambria. These two yachts nad been struggling to beat each other irom the start. The ilagic, Dauntless, Idler and America are up THROUGH THE NARROWS. The Magic approaches the stakeboat, passes It and wins the race amid the firing of and a tnmnltof wild enthusiasm.

The scene is repeated for every schooner. The Cambria, beats tae Fleet- wing by only a few seconds. Rapidly they pass the finaie and come to anchor. The trophy belongs to the Magic as a perpetual challenge cup only. Her owner Is Mr.

Franklin osgooil. The times of the yachts officially given are as STAKE BOAT. B. tf. Fleetwtng 23 Tarolinta.

54 Madeline. 55 5 65 7 55 12 0 5T Alice. The Magic made the race, according to calculation, In three hours, fifty-eight minutes and twenty- one seconds. As the race was sailed according to the rules and regulations of the New York Yacht Club, which, of course, give time allowance, tha order In which the vessels arrived as mentioned above does not indicate the exact time of the yachts in the race, bnt only the real positions of the vessels as they passed the home stakeboat. At Sandy Hook.

The narrow strip of barren beach, over which, in his lookout from the Lighthouse, Farrell, the veteran keeper of the rates and fortunes of incoming and outgoing vessels to and from the commercial metropolis of America, presides with admirable dlgnttv and conscious responsibility, was alive with human beings, of both sexes and even possible condition. Right above the swash of the tide were many colored toilets and a perfect kaleidoscope or faces. The cleric of the period, sedate, fast or dogmatic, was there, wltb his girl, who was as varied In appearance and character as ever waa seen at even a Woman's Bights Congress. Gruff old salts of the JacK Bnnsby order were there also and convulsed each their own particular group of listeners with ponderous theories on yachting in general and their own knowledge of It in particular. Youths with white stovepipe hats, Incipient mustaches and dollar jewelry.induiged in assertions 011 marine mat- Magic 3 Dauntless-- 3 -35 Idler 3 2J America 8 47 Phantom 3 Madgie.

3 Sylvie Cambria 4 ff. M. 4 2 10 14 15 15 IT 18 3. 8 23 46 29 80 35K ten generally which would provoke a mm the most stolid mariner, and floundered hopelessly among nautical phrases and seafaring technicalities. Never since the Atlantic disgorged this bleak expanse ol sand from its bosom was there each excitement or snch a gala scene there.

Even the veteran mosquitoes forgot tobiW, ana were "lookers on In Vienna" with the larger individuals. Sand flies were innoxious, and gallmipperg moved around forgetting the dntlos of their calling. But tne scene on the water! It was one to be remembered for life. FAB AS THE ETE COtTLD SEE the waters of the bay were dotted with vessels of every description, from the tiny sailboat and tugboat to the beautiful schooner and stately steamboat, Everything tnat could be transformed into a Boating vehicle, capable of sustaining the human form dTvttie, was pressed into the service. Many of the sailboats were managed by crews whose nautical Knowledge was of tne most primitive Kind, and it Is a miracle that some serious accidents did not occur.

At one o'clock, when the foremost yachts rounded THE SOUTHWEST SPIT, and their clean cat outlines were visible to the eager gaze of the ocean watchers on the "Hook," and with everv pnff of smoke from the judge's boat came the dull roar of the gim announcing a new epoch in the race, the sandhUlers' set up a mighty shout, partly as a compliment to the racers and partly as a BUST from the monotony of their situation. Despite the heat of the sou, which poured down merciless rays on the sand and tinged cheek and necK with the hue of "beefsteak rare," the lookers on grew excited and bets and noisy opinions mingled with the swash of the tide. Away down tae bay to the Narrows the water glistened with the phosphorescent farrows of a thousand craft, and against the blue sky were traced delicate spars, ungainly smokestacks, clonds of canvas and ever shifting and ever ascending columns of smoke. As the gallant Sappho passed down through the midst ot the sorgeona paraphernalia of the regatta and Became known to the sandoillers (they at Brst mistook her for a Martha's Vineyard TV baler) another mightv shout went np, scaring the winged aborigines to tne friendly asylum ot Coney Island opposite. The excitement reached its climax when the Magic dashed past on her homeward stretcn, closely followed by the Danntless and the Idler.

THE NON-APPEARANCE OF THE CAaBKIA at tbis juncture created considerable comment. Some said that she altered her mind and started for England, and a wae or two remarked that sne nad gone out of her course to avoid a Fenian privateer. At length she turned up. and, as all eyes were upon her when she rounded the '-Spit," a sharp report, as of a cannon, reached tne ear, and away went ner fore- topmast with all its paraphernalia, creating a terrible commot on among the crowd at Sandy Hook. The oldest'inhabitant there, be he human or entomological, will not soon forget tae scene of tne grandest regatta that evec took place any quarter ol the globe.

The Knee as Seen from on Board tbe Idler. The daintiest but truest yachrman could have fonnd no reasonable fault with yesterday's weather. It presented all the elements of a most satisfactory day for a trial of speed between the white winged coursers tbat UKe the ocean birds find a home on either side of tne Atlant.c or on us broad and stormy bosom. The day was in every way brilliant. The sky was clear and bright, save when the light, luminous and balloon-like clonds, rising from the southwest, hurried athwart the heavens, bearing upon their vapory bosoms the promise of Iresh and cooling breezes.

The early promise of tne morning was fulfilled before sunset. There was wind enough for the greater part of the day to satisfy all but inveterate grumblers. It did not, at any time, increase into the dignity of a gale, bnt it blew wltn forge sufficient to make all the can- V3 (CaW SfeU, and to keep the master's eve upon the lighf sails and spars aloft. With snch a dav and with such winds the great regatta of the age could not have failed to have been a charming and delightful success. It was so on the Idler, one of the liveliest and swiftest yachts afloat, if there had boen A TBIZTE MORE WIKD we all thought that the Queen's Cup would have fallen In her nands, already filled with prizes and trophies taken In more than one well contested struggle with a fleet of yachts In our own waters.

But as second in the race the Idler may well rest satisfied, as I am sure her gallant owner is with the result. ihe necessary preparations were well over on the Idler yesterday morning before the first ripple of spectators of the regatta touched the Staten Island shore. Everything was excellent order. The eye of tne master had evidently controlled the work. The Idler never looked more beautiful, and was never better prepared for a sharp and protracted contest.

She did not leave her customary anchorage mnch before ten o'clock, when the steamtug of the club towed hpr to her allotted position In line for the start. She was placed between the Kambler and tho Alice, about the centre of the long line, which embraced not less tnan twenty-four schooner Tne sails were all on deck according to the rules adopted, and they were not to be hoisted until the second gun from the committee's steamer gave the signal. The hour for starting had long passed, iii consequence of the inability of the committee to clear the course from the presence of A CLOUD OF TUGS AND STEAMERS, that constantly sailed through tne line in grand style, blowing whistles, lirrng guns at the wrong moment and adding glee to me occasion by the vociferous cheers or the passengers, that literally crowded their dtcte. The delay was not without its compensation, taasmncu as It afforded ins yacltt- roeu a view of a marine spectacle never betore witnessed In our waters, and probably not anywhere else in the world. The bay was auve with cralt of every ciiaracter and description, irora stately steamers to diminutive tugs, mingled in a contused mass with sailing vessels, classic and vulgar, embracing elegant yachts, cranky sailboats, broad- bottomed oystenuen and quaint nondescripts, ghosts of Dutch flyers of tbe olden time, or base counterfeits of early skimmers of the seas.

All were on hand from every part of the conntry, and all were demonstrative and Iii the way. To get out of THE lAVYBtSTK TFAT ENCOMPASSED THE USE of racerb was a problem mat oothered the cool and wily skippers greatly. Committees'stentorian orders were as ineffectual as the breeze that straightened out the pennants. One group would be dispersed to give place to another, and it really seemed as If the blockade to tne Hook was effectual- However, tike many other embargoes, it was partially dispelled bv the voice of the first gun. The second report, flve minutes alter, set the blockaders in motion, and at the same time the yachts, at 11:23 A.

spread their canvas and turned their heads seaward. There was lively work for two or three minutes, bnt the yachts began to pay off In less than that time and feel the influence of the fresh south-southwest breeze that sent a gleam of ripples upon the blue waters of the bay. The Magic, with a celerity worthy of Her name, had her main and lore sails, her jib's and topsails set and was off on ner swift course before hair of the yachts had falriy hoisted their foresails. Her wonderful tola the race and placed THE QtffiEK'S CUP IS HER POSSESSION. In less toan two minutes after the signal the Idler was in motion under foresail and jib, with the mainsail well up.

She went about like a top and worked then, and afterwards with extraordinary ease and rapidity. The Phantom was astern as we hauled to the southward and eastward, and we found the Dauntless on our port beam. The America, flying Vice Admiral Porter's broad pennant, laid off splendidly to tne windward under fore and main sail. Jib and flying jib. ThelKanttful Tidal Ware was to the leeward ol us, and beyond her the famous English yacht Cambria, with malntopsall ser, bowled along, the object ot general observation to all the skippers in the squadron.

Ahead and astern of us were a multitude of other yachts, tacking and manoeuvring in such a roy as to utterly bewilder the must experienced salt afloat. It was some time beiore we could get the regular drift of matters. Then we discovered that the Magic bad worked well to the windward and was evidently leading the squadron. The America, by virtue of her wonderful sailing qualities, perhaps not inferior to tbose displayed In tne historic contest at Cowes in 1851, at an early hour tooE her position to the windward, beating nearly every yacht that she fell in with. THK CAMBRIA AND FtEETWINO had a little spurt together, and, close-hauled, the latter seemed to forge ahead of her antagonist, although the straggle was necessarily brief, as on going about on the port tack the yachts seemed to taee different courses.

The Calypso displayed good sailing qualities, and the Madgie appeared to work lively. Ac 12:15 the Magic was clear to the windward, and next to her was the armlj, while the Cambria showed by her falling onto the leeward and her lack of speed that she had little chance of carrying off the cup to Europe. The Idler going to windward bead reached all me yachts in her immediate company, and worked to the windward even better than, the Amenca, which seemed to carer less sail tnan her heavy hull required. Generally, to the race, the America was more at Home and more remarkable with heavy winds. There sne is, true to herancient celebrity, though old and well worthy of going into honorable retreat.

At midday the Phantom and Dauntless have a brush to the leeward of us, and the latter beat tbe former handsomely. Our old yachtmen say she never galled better. The Idler had two or three little spurts wltb the America and Dauntless on ner course, and beat them both, buc slowly. At 12:56 the Idler passed the Southwest Spit, amid a salvo of steam whistles and cheers and one or two guns; tba Maglo two minutes ahead, and tha America half a minute. Our course was tuen for the buoy off the point of the Hook.

There was here again a fleet of craft Wo counted not less than srrty steamers in sight, while the sailing craft seemed to be quite beyond computation. The grand marine procession marching to'the sea was a sight never before witnessed in the narbor of New York. Indeed, where can we find us equal in grandeur, effect and brilliancy anywhere on the globe it rivalled and surpassed in effect the GKAND MAKDiK SXHWITIONS of Venice In its palmy days, and can only be repeated in our own land. After leaving tbe bar tha Dauntless passed tne America and hauled well up on the Idler, which seemed at times about to overtake the leading crart--the Magic. At 2:06 P.

M. tae Magic rounded the lightship and stood on the homestretch with the wind free, running lice a race horse. Ihe Idler followed around the flagboat at 2:11 Ji, and the Dauntless followed at 2:13. The America passed at P. followed by the Sllvle, Phantom, Madgie and others).

The homestretch was maaniflcent. Every sail was set. The Dauntless passed the idle up before she reached the Hook, and subsequently there was, eo far as ire could observe in the Hue. no cBamte. The Magic arrived at the auEeboac flrst, ran VJLVSTOOS SBCOVD and the Idler third, allowance placing the Magic anil Idler ahead of tne Dauntless.

The America came in. well ahead while the Cambria was far behind, showing that she can hardly contend with our cesc yachts. Under other and more favorable circumstances lot her she may win, bnt a half dozen of our lively craft, including tne Idler, will meet Her under almost aiiy regulations. Throuiihout the race the yachts were most enthusiastically received, and every Honor, upon the leadlnx vessels, wnlcb, by their model, and especially by their perfect baiKliing, were worthy ot special attention. Tbe Victorious Seoaner Magic.

She is one of- the fastest yachts in Her length over all Is 84 feet, ner uepib of hold 7 feet and her beam 21 feet. Above the decK ner mainmast is 64 feet hlgn and her foremast also 64 feet Her topmasts are 25 leet eacn. Her other dimensions Feet. Feet- Main boom 52 Overboard flying jib- Foreboom 22.6 stav a Main gaff 25 Hoist of mainsail -5u Foregaff 21.6 48 Bowsprit 19 Holstof jib 60 Between 10 Plyin? jlU 75 She carries two gafltopsalis. jib topsail and staysail.

The Magic looks neat and capacious fore and aft. Her deck planking consists cfpme strips two and a halt inches wide and laidflrmiy, and so that, the seams give a flush surface eud-to-end. A trunk, covers her cabin and is eighteen inches higu. Just forward is the windlass for wording the centra board. Mahogany coverings, skylights and hatches relieve white sides and shming decks, and tne tant head wire rigging and fore and aft stays, ana Italian hempen shrouds, together with brass and galvanized iron work and general lit of her gear, make her a perfect marine gem.

or HEP. ilOUEL every seaman and builder speaSs in praise. She- Has very little concavity bnt ier bows are flue, asd the greatest' breadtn of beam is forward the mainmast. She draws six ieet six inches water aft and four feet In her cockpit she has a man-hole for descent into the large sailroom abaft; she has no wheel, out steera easily with a tiller. A glance at ner booms and gaits shows that- her sails are" secured along the head and foot by lacing to wooden jackstays, and along the lulls by ordinary mast hoops.

Her irama is double throughout, tmt and able to combat the strongest waves. fcihe stands up admirably, and has no more tiiau eight tons of ballast. Les the reader reflect upon what conditions bring such desirable stiffness wlthout'stowing large quantities of pig iron, Sne is now in her oesttrim. She is sharp at both ends, and has a flat counter, drags no water, she 13 hung with precision, and with these qualities and a fine sailing master she has achieved the victories now- Known everywhere in yachting circles. In a bnsK wind, sailing Iree, she can crowd all sail, but, as with other schooners, judgment is required in redno mg canvas when close hauled.

Generally the light sails will not draw on a vind, though some yacht- men persist in spreading every stitch, aloft. The result has frequently been that yachts foLowlng this practice have often lost a race. Too much sail Is ti retarding power. THE CABIN of the Ifagic is an elegant saloon. It is twenty long, with an average width of twelve feet, and is seven feet nigh In the clear.

Sofas upholstered la red velvet, with carved and gilded mahogany framework, line the starboard and port sides, and outboard from them are latticed lockers good capacity, wherein can be stowed the necessaries of a voyage on the "vasts deep." The companionway to the cabin is flanked with silver rails, and, front this solitary instance of richness, the eiegance between decks may tae imagined. Tne doors are heavily panelled with cut glass and the mainmast with. French, mirrors, which to the eye multiply the dimensions ol the interior. The staterooms are finished In black walnut, and the sides of tne cabin on the trunk's bnlkhead are elaborately decorated in verde antique alternating with the embellished deadlights. CUPIDS shooting their irresistible arrows to all quarters ot tne cabin; oval and circular exhibiting naval scenes; mythological deities, jfables and pictures of tbe imagination; rectangular bas-reliefs, represeniing sentiment and passion--these are all before the visitor's eye, and on distant waves serve to inhabit the mind with pleasing images.

Overhead tne finish is in white and gold, and throughout: the same Idea of elegance is maintained. Forward on the port side is the cabin pantry, flllea with fine china marked and yet forward is the stateroom of Mr. Andrew Comstock, one of the best sailing masters In America, for nis reputation, after the brilliant manner in which he bandied the Haste last season, can never be shaken. A large Ice box! 16x10x7, is still further forward, and outboard, of it is the steward's berth. Amidships and more to starboard is the galley, with a cual bunker and wooo.

locker To the extreme forward part of this deck the forecastle, wita four berths, arranged with pendant lamps and conveniences to make tne men com- lortable and contented. A new suit of sails was made by Mr. Barry, of New- London, for the Magic. She carries two guns, four pounders, made of brass by Mr. E.

S. Hidden. Of her performance last year every one interested in yachting knows. Her contest with the Rambler, lor $1,000, was won by the Magic; ihe next race was from New London- to Fort Adams, Newport, which the Magic; took the second prize, and her third was from New- Bedford to Holmes' Hole, a aistanca of thirty miles, a scrub race--that Is, without any time allowances- won by the Magic (during light breezes), with a mar- Kin ot ten minutes. In this nice were te Phantom, Palmer, Idler, Henr de Us and others.

HER. OWKEK. Mr. Franklin Osgood Is a bold and fearless yacht- man, and has for many years been Ideutiaed witu American yachting. History of Mie Queen's Cnp.

Tills prize, which, was broturht to this country br the America, Is not a cnp, but a large antique ewer, with, arabesque ornamentation. It weighs 132 ounces; it is twenty-eight inches high. The pedestal has a diameter of about eight inches. Above that, for three inches, the diameter Is but an Inch and a half; it then spreads into a bulb of sis inches in diameter. A couple of inches above this is tne main reservoir tne vessel, which spreads to a diameter of a foot, and would hold at leaat a gallon if there were any bottom to tbe ewer.

Above the mala bulb is a nect of about a foot, topped with a spout. A large: handle completes the ewer. The only ornaments ou. the vessel aie tne six female heads at the points of. contact of tUe sis Burnished "shields" (for inscriptions) on the main bulb.

Around tlie ewer, above the main bulb, is a circle of arabesque studs. Summary. Yesterday proved that the American is superior to the English model; that in a. race of forty miles (really over fllty when tacking), with a ten knot oreeze, there are eight yachts in the New fork waters which are faster than tiie famous Cambria; that In all respects, an international contest is the greatest incentive to a grand and successful regatta, whicn popularizes yacbtms and renders it a pastime roc the many where it ii the property of the few. THE EXCiTEHEVT LV THE CIIY.

The Crowds Around the Ferries and Hotr the Yncht Knee Affected Business, and What the "Old Salts'' Said and Did. The great yachting event of yesterday produced! mnch excitement about the lower part of the city aad at the different ferries along the East and North rivers. It seemed that the hundreds ami thousands of people that Harried from, Brooklyn and Jersey at an early hour of the morning wera determined to enjoy the prospective fun, and help to give eclat to the nautical fete. The boats on the Catharine, Fulton, Wall, South, Hamilton, Cortlandt and Pavonia ferries were crowded, and all was bustle and animation to reach the Stateu Island boats in good time. A pleasurable excitement appeared to flash from tna eyes of all, ami many were the yachting spirits in tha different throngs, who flattered themselves they Knew a thing or two about nautical matters.

About Whitehall slip it presented the appearance of tba Fourth of July, and it is a question whether the Jase celebration of the national holiday afforded as mnco, aransemens as did the event of yesterday. The flog floated FBOH THE KA1TEKT STAFF, and smaller ones from many of the prominent build-, incs around. At this time the Bast and Horth rtvera wera alive--everything that could float and bear a human cargo being in motion for tne club oonsa at Clifton. SucU a sight Is seldom presented Gothamites. Tne effect was extraordinary itf the extreme, and Instances were numerous among our citizens of their grouping together by dozens and flfties on the Battery to witness toe vessels of all sorts and sizes, from the stately steamboat to the saucy catris craft that were speeding to the pome of rendezvous.

They had made up their minds than if they coma not witness the contest by reason oC imperative duties they would see some part of thq day's proceedings, and they did. Many or the piers were crowded with like situated spectators, and great enthustam prevailed. Familiar faces of tha Old School of Aquatics -were fonnd ABOUT THIS BABGE OKFICK, and among the highest fedeial ofttcials -Jn the cltyi the poorest inspector of the Custom House, thera was the same noticeable sensation. The boatmen. about the Battery and the piers of North river, who! never leave tnelr docks without it is for ai certain sum of "filthy lucre," also went! down the bay during the morning to see tha while they boisterously and rapturously! vaunted their opinions that "that cup-wasn't going! to leave here, no how." Those who were not ablej to go to Staten Island in time to witness tho arrived in the early afternoon, and thus, during tha entire day, the foot of Broadway and Whitehall wan crowded with thousands of with bus the one object In view.

The stevedores, calkers and snip cariKuters CAUGHT THB INFECTION, threw down their implements of labor and the bay in squads of ten and twenties. During tha Saturday preceding they had clubbed together and chartered for tne day any craft that would them to the scene of the excitement. ID one m- stanca a prominent shipping Ore." OH TENTH FAGS NEWSPAPER! rWSPAPER!.