The New York Herald Newspaper, June 11, 1869, Page 3

“YACHTING Annual Regatta of the New York Yacht Club. Briliant Assemblage and Exciting Scenes in the Bay. The Yacht Lois, of the Atlantic Club, Capsized. ALL ON BOARD RESCUED. The Idler, Sadie and White Cap the Winners. ‘The annnal regatta of the New York Yacht Ciub— the event causes a6 much interést throughout off yesterday, and never did a dyer ‘vessels of their ¢1 gather together for a Se Sate eclnas qualities, and it is to be much fegretted that the weather should have proved so ‘unfavorable for those directly interested in the well as for those who were merely spec- ‘The mofning broke dull and lowering, with ti breeze from the sodthward; the sky was overcast, arid the heavy, dark-lodking clouds that every ray of sunlight gave promise that befote many hours we should have the rai that asually follows @ southerly wind. But there was wind, and enough of it, and from the right quarter make tns race interesting. And what more does e true yachtman want? He cares not for blue aky and bright sunshine if they are accompanied by calm weather or a breeze so light as scarcely to give steerage way. No; he will take & wet jacket and Welcome, provided his pet boat has all she can Carry whole 5 and he will laugh at the spray as it fies over her deck ana for a tinie nilgae the fnan at the helm if every jump she makes will only gain him an inch to windward. With the spectators, Bpeoiay the frei portion, the case is qifferent. They, while wishing so se face, desite comn- fort 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 by reason of rain rendering staying on deck an impossibility. Then when the race carries the feet beyond the bar into the Jong, heavy ground Bwell of the Atlantic, the chances are that sea sick- ness adds its horrors to the scene, and if one cannot have fresh air under those circumstances the case becomes deplorable indeed. So it was yesterday; the wind was all that one could desire, but the ‘weather was only fit for old salts—those who are fitted by education to make the best of anything that comes, let it be sunshine or storm, rain or dry ty é Ww Se eaty as eight A, M. many of the yachts had had taken their position off the club house at Staten 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 the scene was a lively one. The yachts entered for the race were all in line, with foresalls, mainaails and gaff topsails set; steamers of all sizes, from the tiny tugboat to the lordly river steamer, all gayly decked with bunting, were moving here and there; while every conceivable kind of sailing craft kept hovering about as if wishing to havea chance for the stakes, Two steam revenue cuters added interest to the scene, and their presence might have led the stranger to think that our yacht fleet were suspected of being engaged in contraband traffic and that it was necessary to keep watch and ‘ward over them to prevent their bringing back from io ee mab eat ca sey < Matic lang Of articles wi d (01 ta Beyond the weather, there was nothing to the pleasures of the day, if we except the misfortune that Rappenes to the schooner yacht Lois, of the Atlantic Yacht Club, ex-Commodore Lyman, by her remy ized while standing over towards the Long Is! shore. Those op board crawied up to windward with all possible despatch, and assist- ance was immediately afforded. She was towed close in shore, and seouersioan were at once c om- Menced to righten her, by stripping her of sails, 4c. A steamer was employed in connection with the ‘wrecking and towing steamer Philip, and the work was progressing favorably. This was an unfor- tnunate accident for all concerned, but beyond a Gucking of those on board, who sought pleasure under difficulties no serious damage was sustained by vessel or crew. The former will be ali right in @ few days and ready for summer cruising. The entries for the regatta were as follows:— SLOOPS UNDER TWENTY-FIVE TONS. Name, niered vy White Cap ....Ludlow Livingston .... Storm King...Peter Voorhis ... Julia..........Charles A Meigs... e SLOOPS, OVER TWENET-FIVE TONS, idler T. ©. + 183.5 At 11:35 A. M. precisely the starting ‘and tn an instant all was life and activity, and in less time almost than it takes to tell it jibs were set and the feet were off. The sloops got off well together, some page the port and others on the starboard tack, as positions made it most convenient. ‘The schooners also nade time in getting under ba and a more beautiful sight for the eye of a be hard to eared wo Cpa ered ap] ve minutes alter close hauled on @ wind were well of e atmosphere so very thick that everything was obscured a few miles off. ‘This un- fortunate event destroyea much of the interest, for Jt was impossible to watch the distant vessels and keep their positions accurately. Then, again, the ‘wind began to die out as the rain increased, and ‘What wasa first rate wholesale breeze when the commenced moderated in a short time to a moderate wind that allowed everything in the way Ro that bpd vessels hem carry. it is hardly necessary to speak of the appearance Of the veasels of the squadron, for, as usual, it was all appeared as if they had been put away in cases since the last race and kept only for exhibition. The Fleetwing looked the beau ideal as, keeping out of the of those en- down the bay under rough the water like a in regard to ail the vessels it is hardly ut when @ perfect beauty close to you it is impossiple almost to reirain making particular mention of her. In Jess than thirty minutes from the start every ‘vessel was out of sight from the club house and tne @nchorage was deserted save by the inward or out- = end or she @ lucky woman ‘Who could remain on shore and not be ex, wo ail the discomfort of a passage to the lightship. THE COURSE. wrongly RU Sao ut ae ie of ‘achts, ag: pe ‘was anchored abreast of the club house, Staten jand, about three-quarters of a mile from the Gecicstan which the sloops were anchored in about forty yards apart, and the schooners in sloops, about fifty yards The course was from the off the Southwest Spit, passing , and thence to the lightship, orth ward and eastward, and re- ‘THR START. Favored by the cloments and surrounded by a iiiant assemblage, the yachts, neat and trim, ited the signai to depart. It was a splendid ne. White sails Mapped impationtly in the re- @, while capiaing and saliors were on uy Of expectation, ‘The occasion was a Momentous one. A long array of eager con- ite stood forth ready for the word. @ time the music on the several steamboats ceased. shrill whistle from the William Freteher, which conveyed the inembers of the com- moi ‘arned the competitors to running to and fro upon tub decks, strong grasped the ro and the eyes of’ aimost on the yachts were earnestly di- 1d a ¥ the point whence the final signal . It ed esc a a 32. 333 ' ead NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1869.—TRIPLE fi celle thy ge daa at oar vi inte Sa aces BE: Fe Se. had got way the most clearly mi ers on the d_ hanc fd merrily in the breeze. he puifted ang waved mi 1° , were u} swung aro' emphati Se Ah ringing cheer of ment rose three times three, The Unmistakably gin- cere. Every turn and movement oe was who start entertained various 0) ps about it. Some were extrav: tt in their p geile were let loose and while of perhaps not thoroughly ap) resting he Muneaitice of 1e situation, comment BRO e style in which som of the contestants were aside |. But, the stant ae & good for the most severe critic could find 4 fault herewi to upon and parade yachting Apres Beek never went out to dea, sym! chy, ity, trim and gallant of the competitors S70kap naan appro! «now! TO ‘Bs ‘. It was evident to all that a start impor. gee Ie gaa pid DD ie 80) Po ing Nobly did all strive to obt it. tidy little Julia, of the second class di like @ ana followed at bshort Now. sho Bot cloge to thé Staten Island ore, Behind her was the while the Gracie to be ‘ing rapidiy to the front. Close in the rear. the Madeline went to work with 4 will in lively style. It was an ebb almost due and Pie bag rattl! Kt Fort Hamilton and in a vi hort 8) of tim foremost ia the field, The oor Borin Kin, a See oe nh Ld A: xa ara ual tor abret most 001 lor tne ort, Then followed the Corning, with Tull sall not far in the rear, and evigentiy making up any slight aaae in weighing gaan r in fee style. Meanwhile the Sadié and Addie V. shows symp! ms of considerable activity and followed ily jhe wake of their fast ting predecessors. straight tack for Fort Hamilton the Silvie next ap- peared upon the scene, ihe Idjer in hér wake and by ho means lazy in her shovéxhehts, with the Alarm in her wake id the Palmer brin; up the rear. The wind had now yesgaeed aud the entire fleet conseqidhti ib a toit. A more eager group never gleareg He jarrows, While the spectacle was one to be reife! with pleasyre. iy FARROWS, The rush me i Sa ARO at the start had placed her ahead néar Fort Hamilton, some of her competitors having tacked half ways and turned about, so that when she was sighted veforé she chai zee her course she hes lead. The sloops pasdy od Way, not yore th i positions much, ut holding out with Fminalion. mong the foremost were the Madeline and the Kate, betweén whom @ lively race was anticipated, wilh the Gri Ae, Addie V, and Corning Silghtly im the rear. - The Storm King and White Cap kept company in the tack across, eudeavoring by all meaps to overt gat predecessors. on w Ag too ha me) ar ‘ie vie APD vo he making fhe hes 01 She wae bat sightiy. in advan’ Phx tier aga Alarm, while the Palmer, concerning whigh the brightest hopes were entertained, was rapidly creep- ing up. Half a mile to the windward of her schooner rivais the Phantom pursued her course and passed the Narrows, and after o short time made a long tack for the Coney Island shore, carrying all possible canvas. Nor did the stern breeze by be means deter the gallant little slovps. Close hauled, they rushed boldly forth in hot jursuit, now and then ‘slightly varying their posi- ions. The second ciass sloops, however, appeared to fall back somewhat, and as the schooners were rapidly bearing upon them they ming!ed in the last group of pursuers. ‘Ihe Madeline, though followmg the track of the Phantom, was seen anead of her competitors, though the Bonita at umes appeared to be overhauling her, while the Kate went skimming along like @ gull. Not less active was the Gracie, and behind her the Sadie and Addie Vv. compe for the supremacy. schooners had barely changed position through the Nafrows, though it was thought the Silvie was being overhauled by and Idier, while the Alarm seemed to hold her own. ‘The passage through the Narrows was extremel, pretty and evoked much speculation as to the result Of the contest. At that stage it was an nppesnuy to name the probable wiuner. All the yachts, wil the exception of a few leading ones, were grouped together, ana the contest was as earnest a8 it Was A RAIN Lae The crowds that had uj the present largely thronged the decks of the gayly decorated steamers, the ladies fair who had #0 encouragingly waved adieu (0 the fleet at starting, the glasses that were so earnestly levelled upon the fast feeting craft, sud- denly disappeared trom view. Down came the rain in torrents; nes that Jany ‘aR oe cm summer afternoo: ut propel wind, @ peppening discharge that quickly cieared the decks. Summer riddied in a mmute or two and their owners afloat considerably dampened, Those who had the courage to remain out of shelter to witness the contest beat @ hasty re- treat, seeming as if, ee fallen overboard, ihey had been generously picked up. It was a blinding rain storm, accompanied A @ wind that made inapy adainty spectator quake with fear, and ata time, ido, when sea sickness was particularly in convenient, Down it came, with @ vengeance, and the fate of the struggling yachts was for a time forgotten, A wintry aspect spread itself around and every one looked as melaachoiy as possivie. The pleasure boats heaved to their hearts’ content, and the capabiliues of sea legs were brought into requisition, and, setting aside the prosfects of the race, topics concerning the medical relief usually applied to internal derange- ment at sea were generaily discussed. The continued obstinacy of the ruin dispeiled ali hoy of sunsiine, and, wrapped in their a an es me moody passengers pursued their way at sea. TO THE SOUTRWEST SPIT. Adding to the grievance of the rain storm, now almost unsupportabie, a dingy mist clouded the dis- piay. Even those most anxious to behold tue reia- lve positions of the yachts were unable to discern how matters stood, and earnest inquines were au- awered by the most vague conjectures, Certain it ‘was, however, that the Pluantom was still ahead; for all along she had, spirit-like, retained the lead. Her tack from the Coney Isiand sbore was a long and asteady one. Some of the sloops had kept their ground, and though partly on ferent tacks, were apparently doing remarkably well. ‘Ihe storm, though expected and to a certain extent pre. pared for, had a great effect in aitering the positions of the contestants. Shortening sail was the order of the day, and, braced for the breeze, the yachts stood out for the Southwest Spit. The struggle was evi- denuy a deterimined one, for now the swift com- Litors were mrouped together, comparatively = ag hg, f at get and beyond question it was a great po! t aroun Foes spit eg eege _ heat iy ea hans circumstance jomentar! a porte, he ‘hance AY.) ong fonniders nf ee, the front. It was thought she ru in so nobly had she eee up to Sap In- deed, that seemed to be a settied point, for there was an apparent impossibility of her being overhauled. Great interest was centred in the sloop race, for it was well known that at least four of them were evenly matched and would certaiuly bring their very best qualities into requisition, Of these the Kate made much progress, while the Sadie, after over- hauling the Gracie and Addie V.,.came rushing up in excellent style. The Madeline, aowever, which had hitherto showed symptoms of carrying off the honora, fell back somewhat, allowing the Gracie to pass her when within @ mile or #0 of the Southwest Spit. Nor had the schooners in the rear fatied to take ad- vantage of the breeze, The Idler moved rapidly Rad with heel poe Ly auxin meh niently | carry, le gigant strides, closely followed . tmhePaimer, upon which 80 many hopes were b; Bontta, as_ briskly as possible under the circum stances. The Addie V. kept slightly astern of the Gracie, oe R.A a vm a feo openly sail, awe rward at & steady Succecdi Meaotine, ‘not domg” just. #0 well as her opening ine, not doing just #0 opening formance mgt {ave led ie schooner Stivie had a full press of canvas, or them a considerable delay, The following 1 the co in which the yackis passed the Southwest pit:— ‘The wind suddenly hauled to westward, but con- tinued to blow almost with redoubled force, With a maniiness seldom displayed, the yachts persevered ou their course with Vigor, undaunted by the angry looking breakers in the distance, A heavy, chopp! ng sea swept over the decks, and while many a jacke' ‘Was soaked with the brine the shrouds were clutched firmly by many an anxious hand, The race to the lightship was most exciting, for although oniy a stefn View could be obtained, owing to the commil- toe boat being delayed at the Southwest Spit in tak- ing the time of the yachts, and thereby unable to overhaul the foremost vessels, whose 4) at this time was very great, it was evident that a bold struggle had yet to be determined. ihe idler was iaat gaining On the Phantom, while the Paimer was likewise following in close pursuit. ‘The sloops, too, made a gallant ¢1 the ie still holding fortn bravely, with the Gracie not tar distant. TO TUR LIGUTSHIT, ‘The mist which had for some time enveloped the most sat phantom Faas rl beetsestigty menmiacee e or wind changi ea ran tacks ‘of the ae a what, but stead sity conaued their gourse much it yt. The Gracie e Cap proceede’ ‘gallantly, tno ia commer. ugh & Able dintahce tn the reat > CASUALTIES, pa spectacle preseated lec that. gave rise 40 8 gave ri by saeutensad tes care alt eon anny far ravely con’ Tace rough, AD) ar the idler and the Palmer with her mainmast- shrouds carried away. her her mi lier who had fought mos' id though weakened by loss of blood was al for the field, wended her slowly and sadly. hopes were blasted, ana mo: she elicited ex- of sympathy and regret for her mishap,for it cannot be doubted that but for this accident she would Nave been. the foremost at the nome stakeboat, Nor did the Pa! escape the of this deter- mined breeze, ans gail; for her foretopmast was no I to be seen, though she did Sead, 1 the Idler, hat managed to ect a small staysail. It wasa close tug between them, both keeping their relative posicgy WES great precision. With wind and tide ‘the favor y fitted past in beau- tifal _atyle, Various speculations 393 reaujé, Tho Alarm not increasing her s} ined upon her, and they both satied in Fr some distance. There was still, how- ever, a Very wide gap between them, which was ap- paréatiy pecoming r as the wind rose higher. fot a sail that could possibly draw was spared upo! the Ialer, When nearing the point or dy Hoo! the Was seen to overhaul the Idler and was mak: papi strides towards her, when the breeze, which but @ few aoe befote had an to freshen, suddenly declined in force and the Idler again ed the distance .between them. At this tune the other yachts were far away in the rear, witl ons considerable or exciting variations in tions. But although the wind was rapidly dyiog out the drizzling rgin contnued, robbing the contest of much of its interest. The Phantom was subsequently taken in t9 to her anchorage. B wing agatn passed the Southwest Spit on th faving again passed the Sou! pit on the re- fue the yachts made for home. The Idler still re- tained the lead, the Palmer being about half a mile Pa £0. ee erthe con shetr Rote were too far absent to judge correctly of their positions. ~ Burie in the mist it was a matter of no snial Wiimcalt distinguish them, especially as many had hauled in their signals, Coming towards the Narrows the ex- citement began tobe wanilested. It was not th improbable that the Palmer, notwithstanding the casualty which occurred to her, might yet overhaul her opponent, {hong it was wisely thought that the wind Was too light to effect anything at so late a —— of the rave, and so the Idler came along the recipient of many praises and to all intents and pur- Rees the winner of the nce. leading towards the arrows in fine Style, thé Sadie next loomed up 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 haifa thile asterh, With thé Silvie and Alarm not far apart, ee doing little in the light breeze. ‘fhdse weré fol- ores by the Bonita, Corning, Kate, Madeline, Addie ., With the White Cap over a mile astern. ‘Tne pp. pearahte ot the fleet, coming th ‘ough the » ato was very finé indeed, nd now éyes cast towards the stakeboat, meaguring the distance between it and the Idler, which was Tiepee. being lessened. The Palmer did not gain niuch coming in, but nevertheless held her ground, Quite an exciting brush occurred between the Sadie and the Gracie after passing the Narrows, but the former still re- tained the lead. All the pleasure boats now gatiered in the vicinity of the home stakeboat, ready to accord to the winner a tribute to her prowess, It ‘was a picturesque and pleasant scene. The gayest of bunting floated from all quarters, ie decks of the steamers were crowded, subdued tokens of approbation now and then burat forth as the Idler came to the goal, salutes were fired and the place echoed with the shrili whistles of the steam- ers, while the waving of hats and cone tees ie crowd showed that the honors Jiad already been’ won.’ Not far behind the Palmer the Sadie came with ce Seapets, anxiously pursued by the Gracie, ‘Then the others, in the posit me al- ome MS 50 ready described.: The yachts passed the stakeboat as a = Saeee 00 White Cap...... 5 45 won the prize for the schooner race, while ‘hite Cap car- Tied off the honors in thelr respective classes. THE SAILING, Kor Reba the sali ng a Cag ce great object of many yachtmen attained, a good op- Sette, having” Moen afforded — for the oro’ trial of their vessels. Throughout considerable skill, courage and sea- manvship were displayed, and the regatta in a nautical sense was a thorough and complete success, It was much regretted that the weather was so inauspicious for the large and fashionable assembit ‘that attended to. witness theexhibition and in which many took a deep interest. The race was parti; accompanied by other yachts, in- cluding the Rambler, the Fleetwing, the Dauntiess, the Alice and others. Oommodore Kidd, the owner of the last mentioned vessel, did not secure her entry in the contest in conse- uence of her sailsnot being m readiness in sufli- clent fect! gine to the ciosing of the eutries, The Alice sailed yesterday round the bagged accom- panying the Palmer and [dier on the return, The scene opposite the clab house when the regatta was brougnt to a close was truly enlivening. THE ARRANGEMENTS. The arrangements, in charge of the committee— Messrs. F. Westray, P. Schuyler, 8. M. Taylor and Mr. H. Morton (secretary)—were adinirabie. In fact, nothing was wanting torender the great marine event of the year worthy the interest witn which it was generally regarded, ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE LONG ISLAND BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. The annual conference of the Baptist Association of Long Island was closed on Wednesday afternoon, having continued in session two days, Many of the ministers of Brooklyn were present; among others Rev, T. A. T. Hanna, Rev. 8. Hyatt Smith and Rev. J. B. Brackett were noticeable. Alder- mati Armfield and Horace Waters were also present. The latter gentleman led the singing. After prayer by Rev. George Lawson, of the Green- wood church, and a sermon by Kev. D. Mure, the reading of letters from the different churches pn the island was commenced. The follow- img extracts from the letters will show the exact condition of the several societies:—First church, of Brooklyn—Pastor, II. M. Galiaher; con- tributions for home expenses and benevoient objects, $15,830; number of Sunday school scholars, 874; teachers, 31. Washington avenue—Pastor, Rev. David Moore, D. D.; contributions, $27,140; scholars, 433; teachers 63, Pierrepont street—Pastor, W. Hammond; contributions, $3,883. Strong place— Pastor, Wayland Hoyt; contributions, $35,125; scholars, 808: teachers, 63, Clinton avenue—Rev. E. Hiscox, D. D., pastor; sctiolars, 474; teachers, 49; $7,200 raised for home expenses, &c. Harrison place—Pastor, R. Lowery; contributions, $16,872. Rev. William Dixson, pastor; First Baptist church, Wil- J. B. Brackett; coutributions, scholars, 357; teachers, Central chi situated on Fourth street— Pastor, Rev. T. A. T. Hanna; contributed during the year, te amen 230; teachers, 22. This church, be 3 a ent CFS egy aa im Space of three years, increased its m 5 shi about 280 persons. Second contributed for home o: &c., $11,500, Lee avenue—Pastor, Rev. J. Pyatt Smith; number of scholars, 225; teac y Contrinations, 97,008 First German, of Williamsburg—Pastor, Wilham ig; con! $1,009; scholars, 150; teachers, 4 n— William’ 8, Lawrence! contributed $10,131; scholars, 452; teachers, 5%. Senn church—Pastor, Rev. J. W. hs Ca 820; teachers, 39. Oyster » Rov, Charles's. Wightman; sel ;_ teachers, 12; Soatrioaved seaeee, No pastor; raised for ¢: 98; scholars, 80; teachers, 9. rd. G. Gannon; scholars, 100; teachers, 15; contributed mee Ronkonkoma—No pastor; schol- ara, 21; tea 6. Greenport—No pastor; schol ars, 162; teachers, 22. Firat church, of Greenwood— Pastor, W. Jenks; contributions, $4,817 67; scholars, 226. a Pastor, Rev. J. B. Barrey; con- tributions, $1,616 25; scholats, 100; teachers, 10. In addition to the above it reported that new schools had been organized at Jamatca and Hunter's Point, Horace Waters is su tendent of the lat. ter. John Westervel! ‘of the Ministers’ and Widows’ Fund, read the annual ment, which shows that the year's receipts amount to $1,757 96, This sum has been invested in United State bonds, * On motion of Rev, Alfred Pinney it was Resolved, That a committee wrt tke Say ot Hs of three be appointed to repor burches to provide yf widows aha ‘of deceased aiiblatere Uy" insuring the lives Of Short addresses by several ministers closed the first day's Pa yen od On Wednesday the commit- tee which had been Sppointed on life insurance sub, mitted @ report in iavor of such @ measure. The comurittee on im 6 subjects reported that the First German church had expeiled six persons for holding unsound doctrines. “Alter the reading of numerous other reports the Association adjourned. Sven Was dosignated as next year’s mecung pliee, THE AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB, Third Day of the Meeting at Jerome Park. FOUR WELL CONTESTED RACES. Unfavorable Weather, Heavy Rain and a Dense Fog. Beauty and Fashion Brave the Storm. ‘The third day of the Spring meeting of the Ameri- can Jockey Club races was opened at the Jerome Park course grounds yesterday. The sport was con- cluded, by the exhaustion of an ample programme, despite a continuance of very unfavorable weather, rain falling heavily during the afternoon and even- ing. There were four races in the following order:— For the Hopeful Stakes; the Ladies’ Stakes, 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 our young men and professional “sports,’? with the people at large will conduct and enjoy the events of the American metropolitan turf with an ardor and vim which will place the name and reputation of our citizens on the pages of the racing calendar of the world in equal rank with that of the inhabitants of the elder and “more favored” nations. The morning opened gloomily, The weather was exceedingly cold, cou- sidering the month of June, and the sky lowering and of threatening aspect. Extensive preparations for a large and fashlonable attendance were made, however, as it wag known that Vauxhall, Nellie James, Fasmania, Pleasureville, Oysterman, Jr., with a number of other favorite horses, were in the stables and likely to make their appearance The 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 camé down about noon. Ata quarter to one o'clock in the afternoon very few persons had arrived on the grounds. They were dull and inclining towards the melancholy mood, as could be easily learned from the very general remarks of “Another bad day,” “Always rainy at Fordham race time,” “Very unlucky,” ‘Yesterday was elegant, but no race,” and such like ejaculatory obser: vations, tending to secure a patient endur- ance of a state of things which could not ired.”” Everybody was hopeful of “good ‘on the course, notwithstanding. A few sport’ little clusters of outside betters were to be seen ere and there “bringing forward”’ their ‘‘calcula- jons” amid considerable fun and with excellent humor. Owners, with other interested individuals, jockéys included, were moving around, and there ‘may have been four or five hundred people in the Park at ten minates past two o'clock. A few dozen ol hackney coaches, with about half a dozen of modest looking private carriages and wagons, took up positions in the sheltery. nooks which are to be found near the Grand Stand, other conveyances bei stationed im spots affording a ‘good look ont. The fashionables had not vengured to the *‘road,’’ nd the absence of the “‘iadies faire’ was regretted. Ther came novwitstanding, driving up to the ciub jouse in style” soon afterwards. Among the earliest arrivals were Mr. Cameron, Mr. August mont, Mr. Schenek, Mr. Constable with ladies, Mr. Adams and meee Mr. Duncan, Jadge Munson, Mr. Pearsall, Mr. Bathgate, Mr. Sandford, Mr. Eckerson and ladies, Mr. jock, Mr. James A. Connoily, Mr. Lydig Haight, Mr. Pinckney Stewart, » Sim Leland, Mr. Hosea B. Perkina, Com- ssioher Brennan, Mr. 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, G. Osgood, C. B, Ransom ana FP. Work. Among the ladies were Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Moss, Mra. Belmont and about haifa dozen other leaders of the ton. The equipages were in fine style, Well trained and mai and nany of spas ries fwultiess im color, finish and or- Hamsuta some instances spry “tigers” were “stuck up behind” the carrmage; neat as ‘tigers’ should be, and important in their own estimation as are their English conjreres when “whirling iv’? in Rotten row. Laces yped from the club house windows, but speedily acknowledging that the scene was beautilul in its natural aspect, but not at all encouraging in the atmospheric. Heavy rai commenced to fall, although the wind and sky were lighter and clearer. The track was in ood order, but becoming heavy with the wet rapidly. 8 the hour o/ tliree o'clock approached there was still heavier rain, and a “postponement” was talked of. The Grand Stand was being filled at certain points, notwithstanding. ‘Pool’ selliag was in active progress, but the attendance was sim, Some of the horses entered for the first race were taken out, looked to, saddled and cantered off. The riders were seen in “tops”? and “tights.” This looked like “pusiness,” 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 periaps 1,600 people then on the ground. A sudden subsi- dence in the poise, the cessation of conversation except when conducted in earnest whispers, the ap- earance of ladies on the club house ptazza, with tie rapid movements of owners and backers of track and in front of tue starting post, heralded the “mount” for the first race. he operation was conducted in order and, “all being ready,” a most excitu race—the firat of the day—came off. The second, third and fourth followed in really fine style, At the conclusion of each beat ladies tripped daintily over the muddy ground between the club house and Grand Stand. Considerabie Migtation was no- tuced, by the way, notwithstanding the experiences which St. Anthony had of the neutralizing effects of “ugly”? weather on every-day “heart afiections,” both in sensation and consequences. Curious groups collected at the winning post afier each race, examining the incky horse, and evideutiy noting his points, as a guide for betting on other courses, pDurmg the third race the weather continued very unpleagant, and before the conclusion of the fourth a heavy mist commenced to roli up, as if from the Norsh river, gradually enveloping the surrounding country in its folds. Rain, and more rain, ensued. At the conctusion of the last race there was an immediate rush for carriages, cabs, Wagons aud the gates of egress—juriges, spectators, fee officers and jock- eys joining tu the “scarry’” for home. There was bargaining jor wagon hire, broken traces, babky horses, anxiely, Muddy boots, dreuched coats, drip- ping umorellas, rental depression, with the joy of the fortunate ones, large amounts of money having changed wands. A quick spank of the fou hands on one line, with a late rush of the Hai trains on the iron rail, landed the hundreds, for the Most part, in New York, hoping for Saturday and hungry for supper. The police arrangements, under Captain Wilson, were exceilent. The starts, ran- ning aud result are recorded in each insiance below. The Racing. It is hardly necessary to speak of the heavy condl- tion of the track, rendered so by the rain, which, continuing to fall throughout the afternoon, made tt very sticky and disagreeable to tue horses to run upon. Despite the disagreeable weather and the bad condition of the track, however, the races came off according to the pragramme. Four races were run, the first being “The Hopeful Stakes,” for two year olds, a dash of five furlongs. Out of twenty- four entries for this race twelve came to the post. ‘The second race was ‘The Ladies’ Stakes,” a sweep- stakes for fillies three years old, a dash of one mile and five furlongs. For these stakes four fillies out of the twenty-seven entries started. The third race was “The Metropolitan Stakes,’ two mile beats, which had five entries, four of which came to the post, The fourth and last race of the day was a “Selling * @ dash of a mile and a quarter, and the five horses entered started. The running iu croc nee was very good, and, conside: the un- prop! horses acfoss the ring us Weather, remarkably go. As the running was 80 under adverse circumstances, it is put reagot to suppose that it would have been vastly Capers be, everything been favorabie, and pro- ly with different results. The starters in the first race were Mr. Belmont’s imported chestnut filly Neilie James, by Dollar, dam Fieur-de-Champs; J. W, Pennock’s bay colt by Nor- ton, dam Rebecca T. Price; F, Morris’ chestnut filly Remorsel d colt. by en's chestnut filly Polly Lyons, b; Ad and his chestnut colt by an, dam Na- tional Maid; D. McDaniel’s brown colt by Doneratle; Dennison & Crawford's chestnut filly by Censor, dain imported an, and their bay filly by Cen- sor, dam Pasta; F. Morris’ colt Invalid, by Young Beltpse, dain'a mare out of Rose Bud; RW. Cameron's bay filly by imported Leamington, dam Jerusalem; Jos, McCouneli’s brown colt Chijlicotae, by Lexington, dam Lilla ; and EB. Thompson's brown filly Lady Petry, Mr. Belmont’s Neilie James won the race. She was held in very low estimation by the betting fraternity, being ranked among the felrt- ers, as were also the second, third and fourth in the race, thus setting at naught the calcalationg of the pa | 01 Who had selected McConnell’ Chilit- cothe for first favorite, along with MeDantel’s, Denni- son & Crawford's and Mr, Cameron's entries. The entire lot of tweive, as the; Sg upon the track, were as beautifal a fe two year olds as were ever t together in this of any other country, being fi de and in high condition, T' alart for the race, however, was not such as we would like to have seen being rather unequal, This eeeaay eotcad tine, nd: watch or hast was almost certain to fow the advantage. In i Stakes the were Mr. Purdy’s nennes Taemains jnooene Rod 'brown filly Invere by Bt. Albans, da W. filly ‘leanor; Mr. L. Jerom imported Lay dam and den's brown fil ‘iola, by At, bein, ‘one of the v nooseat fax €3 of tie wo v day. race was got ae io the fang. lsh Oaks, and it was generally would ha' gfe farers gi the more fag it was the FL GA fae Why twenty-three should have d a of this character. To say the least, it was ungallant towards the ladies, who thought themselves entitled to 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 on the result of which more money hands than on any event which has fallen under our observation for many @ long day. The favorite was beaten, That favorite was Pleasureville, who was backed at two to one before the start, and flve toone Sivib'Nh ae arnd Satabins SL si to win the second and third, in the last of which was by his successful Somipetitos, Vaux- ball. F horses started, McConnell & Thompson's Buford’s brown colt Pleasure- a colt Vauxhall, Mr. ie, Bowie & Hall's bay colt Viley, and R. W. Wal- den’s bay mare Sleety, the two last named being in the first heat, The selling race was by Hunter & Traver’s ree dant Lady Sykes; F. Morris’ ‘ouesau jt Boaster, mare kitted, by imported Eelipge. and Jona Coar's ol horse ‘Grstartaae, dr, by dam by Phil Brown. Cannie Bairn, who was the favorit ean Boaster also act himself very well. Dismissing all further c ¥en upon the racing, we p will now proceed to giv e details, THE FIRST RACE, Tae HOPEFUL STaKgs, for two year olds, five fur- ay, $500 added. James, by Dollar, commencing longs, $50 entrance, play or A ont entered Ch. f. Nel dam Fleur de Champs. J. W. Pennock entered b. becca T. Price...... . F. Morris entered ch. f. Remorseless, by imp, Eclipse, dam Barveuly W. Constable entered br. Cyclone...... st eeeescepesseseers seeeeseceesccecs R. W. Walden entered ch. f. Polly Lyons, by Cen- BOF, GAM ADEIZAZIB..0665....eevrsegesreveeesees R. W. Walden entered ch. c, by Logan, dam National Maid.........ssseseseeessssecestersees D. McDaniel entered br. c. by Doneraile, dam Canary Bird.......rcreccrscevcccsccsveccsces oo Dennison & Crawford entered ch. f. by Censor, dam tmp L’Anglaise........---9++ AS i MF eee & Crawford entered b, f. by Censor, dam ABLON, css ssccccrwetoeegccsedseeeesnnscrsecneces F. Morris entered b. c. Invalid, by Young Eclipse, dam mare out of Rose Bud R. W. Cameron entered b. f. dam Jerusalem, Joseph McConnell mn, dam Zilla. E. Thompsoy entere 4 ington, dam Ansel’s dam. Time, 1: McConnell’s colt Chilicothe was the favorite in bed pool selling, bringing $150, McDaniel’s ninety- ve doll: ennison apd Crawford’s forty-five dollars, R. W. Cameron’s thirty-flye dollars, and all the others as the field, ninety-fivé dollars: The dis- tance being five furlongs, the youngsters were started in front of the bluif, After the few break-a- ways, the fag fell, and four or five of the horses a away ahead of the for gs leaving the favorites all behind. In fact, we thought that Mr. Cameron’s would not start at all. Mr. Constable's was first away, theu Mr. BelmOnt’s, followed by Remorseless and Mr. Pennock’s, the others follow- tug in @ custer. Asthey ran around the lower turn mir. Belmonv’s Nellie James ran to the front, fol- lowed by Remorseless aud then by Mr. Pennock’s colt, Mr, Constabie’s being fourth. It was im sible to distinguish the otners and place them, as they were all in a bunch, and jn that way the came into the homestretch, As the horses Mr. Belmont’s was leading two lengtus, Mr. Pennock’s second, one length ahead of Mr. Morris’ Remorseless, who was head and head with Mr. Constabie’s colt, The latter had two or tbree lengths the advantage of the others, who came on 10 @ bunch, all close ether, there be! no daylight between them. NeHie James won by two leng! Mr. Pennock’s gol nd, about a leugth anda half ahead of Rethofsel who was a length ip front of Mr. Constable's colt, The ruck rap in jose upon them. Thine, 1:08, THE SECOND RACE. THE LADIES’ STAKES—A sweepstakes for Bie, ©. “by ‘Trovatore, dam § Leamington, cco o eo oO eo Oo em e three years old; entrance $100, half forfeit; $1, added the claps one mile and five Turiougs; the —— the second filly to receive $300 out of the stakes. Jonn F. Purdy entered ch. f. Tasmania, by imp, Australian, dam Mattie Gross. 1 R. W. Cameron entered br. Albans, dam Eijeanor..... 2 4. W. Jerome entered b, f. Rapture, by Lapidist, RK. W. Walden entered b. f. Viola, by Bairownie, dam Vervena......... seeeeececeees & me, 8:07.34. Tasmania was a great favorite, selling in the pools for $600, while Invercauld brougit #150, Viola $145 and Rapture $115, The horses were started from the same place as the two year olds, getting away finely. As they paseed 1n front of the blu Tasmania led, Viola second, Rapture third and Invercauld fourth. Making the turn to the right, Viola got in front and led a iengih along the lower turn, Inver- cauld second, two lengths ahead of Rapture, who was one length in front of Tasmania. The piaces of the flilies were unchanged up the homestretch; but as they passed the stand Invercauld reemed wo run wide and fell in the rear. As they ran around the upper turo Tasmania rao past the others and took the lead, comin; down, in front of the biuil two lengths ahead of Viola, who was one length ahead of Invercauld, Rapture one length behind. Viola then was in diMculiés, and she soon fellin the rear. Kunning around the lower turn Tasmania was still two lengths in front of Invercauld andKapture, who were side and side, six lengths away from Viola. Getting into the homestretch Tasmania dashed away frou the others rapidly and opened a wide gap. Invercauid, as sie turned into the stretch, bolted off to the right; but by ine pare of the whip was finaily brought back, and it was not long before she overtook and passed Rapture, thus securing second place. Tas- mania won the heat by about be ow lengths, inver- cauld second, two lengths ahead of Kapture, wio was eight or ten in advance of Viola. Time, 8:074. THE THIRD RACE. METROPOLITAN STAKES, for ail ages; two mile heats; $200 entrance; $100 forfeit; $1,600 added by the club; tue owner of the second horse to receive $800 out of the stakes if three or more start. McConnell & Thompson entered b. c. Vauxhall, by Lexington, dam Verona, 4 Years O1d,.....0.008 FITMIX 211 Thowas Buford entered br. c, Pleasur. by Australian, dam Sister to Lightning, 4 years old..... en vikdsibeets ye. t 8. Bowie & Hall entered U. c. Viley, by Uncie Vic, dam imp. Silver Tall, 4 years old.. dis, R. W: Walden entered b. m. ‘Sleety, by haa, 5 years old. a Time, 0:47 4—3:43 43261 First Heat,—vieasurevilie was the iavorite against the fleld at two to one in the outside betting. lu the poois he sold for $700, Vauxhall tor $210, Viley for $10, aud Sleety for $125. The horses had a fuir send-oi!, Pleasureville going to the front around the upper turn, Sieety second, Viley third, with Vaux- hall bringing up the rear. They ran around the turn, assing the quarter pole, and came down to the Nuit without changtug places, Pleasurevile ieadiu, two lengths, Sieety secoud, one length in front o! Viley, Who was two lengths in advance of Vauxhail, Going along the lower tarn Viley gE on steam and soon pa Sieety and ran up to Pieasureville’s tail, two lengths in front of Sieety, who was four leagtis ahead of Vauxhall. As they came up tie Lome- stretch Pleasureviile shook Viley off, aud was two rc is ahead of him at the stand im isi \; Lin | six hs ahead of Sieety, who was one lengt in front of Vauxhali. Going around the upper turn Viley fell off, and then Vauxhail commenced his running, and Sleety began to quit. As they came under the bluff reville led four lengths, Viley second, two lengths abead of Vauxhall, who was four lengths ahead of Sieety, Viley then began to “cut it,” and with Sleety was no longer in the race. Going, slo ig the lower turn to the three-quarter pole Pieasureviile led six i Vauxhall second, eight lengths in front of Viley, who was hal! a dozen lengths in advance of hay Going into the homestretch Vauxhall made a dash to overtake Pleasureville, but when his y saw it was im possible he pulled him up, and Pleasurevilie went 10 @ Winner ry six lengths, making the last mile in 1:56%, and the heatin $:47)4. Viley and sieoty were distanced. Second Heat.—Four and five to one was offered on Pleasureville, with many takers. Vauxhall took the lead soon after the flag fell and was one length in iront around the turn. hey came to the bint they were nose and tai), Vauxhall leading under a uil. They ran in the same way around the lower turn, but coming up the homestretch Vaux- hall made the distance two lengths between ti in which way they under the string in Le Going around the apper turn Vauxhall led two len, ‘and a half, and as he passed under the Dini was leading three len under @ strong pull. ‘As the horses passed around towards the haifmiie ¢ Pleasureville made @ dash and shut up tue day- Fone. but he Was soon shaken off hopeiessiy, and when Vanxhall entered the homestretch he ied over two lengths. [He was then given his head, and he ran away from the otver half a dozen lengtus further. When nearing the judges’ stand he was pulled up and won by six lengths. Time of the last mue 1474, and of the heat 348%. Third Heat, Vauxhall was the favorite now at two to one in the few bets that were made, but there was little wi the backers of Pieasureville having apparently quite enough on him, and did nob seem willl to risk more money on him. A goes mart sent the horses a’ togetier, and th from under the Ln Fed ae Ai nf oe thew ‘n led length. When ti in Troat ot ‘the bluff Pleasureyilie was at ‘hall's but Winging around to the right the ule a a daylight be- in s pole, Vauxhall opened re 4 ia f i bi ql bil A | ii de a the lower turn he was 100 distanced Pleasureville. THE POURS SELLING Race, for all ages, ter, prémium the winner to be sold for we Ce ag i= ue for ig’ silawed satan, ve pounds; surplus al stated selling price to be g yen to the secon Hunter & Travers ent be Oma my by : ay i : dam F; ears 8 Ibe. 7. Morris ly Ring 5 yeara old, a entered ‘dam Vanity, 4 years old, 102 tbe. ess. W. Kerwin entered b. m. Kitten, pa dam Starbeam, Ai 5 oid, 99 1 John Coar entered b. h. Oysterman, terman, dam by Phil Brown, 5 years ie grand id Cannie Bairn Kitten third, Boaste 0: Ofe ‘The, Se ee eet manner. aroun upper turn Urbana third; the. pre! be: ‘tme, nats 2:84: hs ah e second race was for 2:40 ho! resulting in & poet | for Bradiey’s Black Harry, ‘bailey’s arcolo second, and Jewell’s Centrevilie thira, gett! tee latively, $400, $200 and $100. Five started au: Perch was a3 follows:—2:36, 2:3634, 2:3634, 2:38 and WEST POINT. Arrival of General Grant and Family—A Disappointed Gathering—The (Graduates Packing Up—Standings in Mineralogy and Geology and Spanish. West Pont, June 10, 1869, Everybody was on the tip-toe of expectstion here- abouts this morning, 1n auucipation of the arrival of President Grant. When he was only simple Gen- eral he seemed to have a great dislike to travelling along the Hudson by rail, and always made it a sort of religious nabit to arrive at West Point by one of the steamers which start from New York city early tm the morning ; 60 it is not to be wondered at that every preparation wasimade for his reception by the authorities here on the arrival of the Vibbard this forenoon, although they had not been informed beforehand as to what time the distinguished visitor was to arrive, According to custom, a certain num- ber of cadets were detailed to fire a salase of twenty- three guns when he should reach the hotel, and just previous to the arrival of the steamer General Pitcher, General Schriver and Adjutant Boynton proceeded to the wharf in a carriage, followed by another carriage for the use of the Pres Se Ea Si ees of the nation,” & rein until the 3s! wharf. When this momentous event took the officers twisted their m to give them a air, and ed about the the ste.mer. But the an eppearance. may be ih a private ‘and don’t want to come out yet awhile,” 6 a everybody who dida’t know better felt certain that Grant’s m« preven the boat while there was a crowd at the gang plank, and there was a solemn silence. tain of the boat broke the spell; for he Ww that the crowd onthe wharf in- rain was either the one or the other, so he to out to an officer:— “Oh! you're looking for the President, a’nt you?” ae ererrony, who could catch his said es. The captain took out his watch and seemed to be counting the minutes, “ell, he’s here’—a movement toward the lank by those on the Whari—“i mean he’s not for the Washington tram was five hours belinda time this morning.” The steamboat off; the officers, rather disappolated gov tuto thelr earruager; the cf zens, jike Jack and ‘sft, went up the hili, Tully deter- mined not to £o down either by falling, like Jack, or “stumbling after” anyoody, like Jill, and the salute was not tired. Meantime the rain continued to pourdown ali the same, as though tnere never been & President in the world. PACKING UP. 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 relieved from duty, and are compelled to join in ail the military exer- cises which take piace every day, just as though they were mere “yearlings.” Having so much spare time on their bands they have begun to take ad- vantage of it, and fn | up” bas commenced in true earnest, ‘The inevitable trunk with “U. 8. A.” as large as life is now encountered in every room, and the way that cadet goods that have seen thelr day are being stowed in out of the way places is rather ag oe astonishing but a graduate. ‘ext books seem object of universal hatred and stuffed away, with the most careful ness imaginable, into every nook and as though there were only one edition “abominations” extant, which the “grads”? desirous of getting out of circulation as soon possible—tf not sooner, Tailors who do sittc by contract, and are never Known to, want, fit about the corridors from morning night with arms full of “and dgures and caj tl sf ual 4 Bee marked with crossed gang and three, d five, while the mon who have their ‘littie bills” are full of smiles and smirks. There ia joy in every “division” where a graduate resides. Yet amid the universal gladness there ig @ universal sorrow; for all feel that in leaving West Point oid friends are left behind, perhaps forever—for what have been solemn hymns beneath the shadows of Old Fort Put ae “to solemn dirges change” in other climes. The following is the standing of the class according to order of merit In La M—Lindsay, —Bacon, G, Ry 1y—-Augar. Rawson, ie—Forier,, * Morton, Or La ie. 18-Marr B1—Sproie, —Fitzelmmons. Thomas, $3-Gerhard, 7--Bourke. -20—Bragy. Miller, WC i. t Aspinwall, Boeken fuches. cn g—Maxon,, Smallwood. i—bal, wir. ‘The following 1s the standing in sranieu. 1—Berg'and. Bourke. $—Price, P.M 8--Smal/wood. Sandy 10—Duvall, 1—Lindsey. 12-Lyie. 1—Augur. In reverence to these standings I would say that it should not be taken for ited because a happens to be among the “immortals’—that ts say down near the end of the lists—that he is @ stu- pid: for it often occurs that between the one who comes out first and the one who “upholds” the class at the foot, as the cadets have it, there is a differ+ ence of but a few merits. The last man have assed a brilliant examination, even though he is at he less desirable end of the clase. ARRIVAL OF PRESIDENT GRANT, General Grant, wife and three children arrived to- night on the Mary Powell, They were received by Generais Pitcher and Schriver and Adjutant . ton. ‘They are now at the West Point Hotel. Secretary and Sherman are expected —_ ee 7 ‘The President immediately ty his arrival was surrounded by several. of his personal friends, Who are stopping at the hotel, and many of the oilicers, who congratulated him on his good luck in havin escaped unharmed from the railroad acoident tha’ happened to the train on which he jeft Wesuinaron. le replied very humorediy that although he had been tossed about a little he had received No in- juries whatever. The General intends to remain here until Saturday eve when be Will proceed to New York to transact some private business. le will leave New York on 7 morning for Boston to attend the Peace Jubilee. A formal character Was held at tho We Point Hove last evening. ‘ihe graduates were ‘ne cadets who were alio' to ‘no oxtensive eponaion ib Wea B ze \