January 7.] 
THE FIELD. 
sable oarsmen, that they had come here determined to put 
Georgia through “ first best,” and to renew and freshen the 
laurels of last year’s aquatic campaign. Not one of them, 
we guess, but would have staked his corn and ’tatur patch, 
and his year’s allowance of tobacco — that first necessary 
of a negro— on the success of Georgia and of “ massa’s ” 
boat. The section of our city bordering on, and near the 
Battery, presented one dense and closely packed mass of 
moving humanity. Before the hour fixed for starting, all 
available places and posts of observation were occupied by 
eager spectators. The windows, balconies, and porticos of 
all the private residences, the upper stories of all ware- 
houses on and near Southern Wharf, the Bathing House 
off the point, and an extent of the Battery itself were nil 
filled. In addition to this, the Bay itself was covered with 
craft of nil descriptions from the scull up to the steamer, 
including brigs, schooners’ yawls, and boats of every shape 
and form, that have been devised since the days of Noah; 
and all these were filled with spectators, and all were 
thronging up as close as possible to the line of racing. A 
large proportion of these were of the gentler and fair sex, 
whose smiles, whether on land or on sea, have animated 
exertions and inspired efforts, ever since the young Leander 
crossed the Hellespont, led on by hope of such reward and 
treasures. At the appointed time, 12 o’clock, the booming 
of the cannon from the steam-ship Palmetto, then on her 
outward voyage, announced that the first race was about 
to commence. For this race the boats entered, rowed 
down to the starting goal, and took places as assigned by 
the stewards. Wo mention them, however, as they arrived 
out in order : — 
C. A . L. Lamar— Plank— 50 feet — 12 Oars. 
North State— Plank— 13 feet— 10 Oars. 
Comet— Canoe— 43 feet 11 in.— 8 Oars. 
The start was fair, and the competing craft for a brief 
space kept well abreast. It soon appeared that size and 
number of oars began to tell in momentum ; and accord- 
ingly the North State and the C. A. L. Lamar narrowed 
down the contest to themselves, leaving the eight-oared 
canoe behind. The North State was known to be a good 
sailer, and having lately been put into complete repair and 
new trim, many were confident that she would take the 
purse. She exhibited at intervals indications of good 
speed, and for some portion of the race was leading her 
Georgia competitor. Her crew, however, did not show the 
chronometer beats and strokes of well-trained Georgia 
propellers ; we learn, indeed, that from some unforeseen 
contingency she was manned partially by new hands, who 
had never hitched together in rowlocks before. The 
management of the Georgia boat, C. A. L. Lamar, was 
admirable in all respects, from the first dip of the oar to 
the termination line. Her crew moved and pulled together 
as if every sinew and muscle of the stout white-coated 
oarsmen who furnished the motive power, were obedient 
to one will ; and her steersman, B. Spalding, Esq., who 
owns and enters her, worked her ropes in a style which 
elicited universal admiration. The problem with these 
Georgia boats seemed to be — “Given a straight water-line, 
to travel over it in the shortest time, or sooner than any 
other boat.” Such steersmen as he who presided over the 
helm of the Lamar, know how to take and keep the “ bee- 
line,” as was done in this case, and the well-timed pulls of 
brawny arms did the rest. So close, however, was the race, 
apparently, that the victory was claimed for both, and both 
boats had nearly lapped the bow of the schooner, II. E. 
Vincent, so nearly abreast, that the result was doubtful, or 
the victory was considered safe for the North State. The 
Lamar, however, passed the stern of the schooner (which 
with a flag stationed opposite on the Battery, marked the 
course to be rowed over), clearly ahead by a space variously 
estimated for one-third to one-half a length. It did not 
exceed, and scarcely reached the latter figure. The Comet 
was behind, seemingly having given up the contest for the 
last half of the race, which was determined in 6i minutes, 
“ against the current, and with a fresh breeze.” This race 
being so close, the result for some time was doubtful, 
except to those who had been observing from positions in 
a range with the closing line, and hence the interest and 
anxiety were intense, and the exclamations, “Georgia 
n-head," “ Hurra for the North State,” and “ Try it again,” 
were heard in various quarters. The decision, however, 
was clear enough to nil whose position enabled them to see 
accurately the relative positions of the boats on crossing the 
line, and the crow of the C. A. L. Lamar acknowledged 
the cheers which hailed their victory, and marked out their 
lucky boat as the “observed of all observers” by a full 
boatman’s salute, elevating their oars to a full perpen- 
dicular. They bore their triumph with silence and 
modesty, ns if they did not think it any matter of surprise. 
The dimensions of the C. A. L. Lamar will be found above 
in the list of entries. She has an appearance indicative of a 
go-a-head disposition, and certainly her performance yester- 
day did no discredit to her builder, Mr. C. Toms, of 
New York, who was among the spectators of her triumph. 
Mr. Thoms was the builder, we believe, of the Julia, one 
of the winners in our last regatta, and constructed the C. 
A. L. Lamar to the order of 11. Spalding, Esq., of Darien, 
Ga., with the design of beating the Becky Sharp. She 
has had a tilt with that famous dug-out, but lost three of 
her oars, and we presume that our Savannah friends will 
have an opportunity of witnessing a trial of speed at their 
approaching regatta which may aid in settling the question, 
Tlank v. Canoe, which has excited much attention among 
our sporting marines and aquatic amateurs. 
During the needful interval of preparation for the second 
race (for third class boats), the animation of the scene was 
kept up by the moving to and fro of the small craft in the 
water, and the questionings of observers anxious to mark 
and identify the candidates for entry. For this race the 
following boats were entered : — 
Knte Konnnn— Canoe— 40 feet— 6 Oars. 
Colleton— Canoe— 35 feet —6 Oars. 
South Stato— Plank— 40 feet— 8 Oars. 
Hie Kate Kennau here first gained a perceptible advan- 
tage, which was challenged several times by the South 
State, but was maintained, and for the last few hundred 
yards was gradually widened. The Colleton, too, was 
playing a close game with the South State, but so far ns 
as we could perceive never gained a decided advantage 
until the very close, when, by vigorous and well-timed 
pulls, she was propelled, as if sliding over a smooth and 
[rietionless plain, and gained the second place, too late, 
however, to contend for the prize. The Kate Kennau 
came out winner by more than a length clear/ and the 
Colleton crossed the lino a half length ahead of the South 
State. Here also the management of the Konnnn, entered 
mid steered by the same helmsman who had led the C. A. 
L. Lamar to victory, was most admirable, and gnvo her 
every advantage. There seemed to be, relatively, more 
equality in the rowing and propelling of all the boats than 
in the first race, and although the interval between the first 
and second boats was larger, yet the threo came out closer 
together, and until the last there was apparently a chance 
for either one. The Kate Kcnnan has been cut down and 
shortened a little since her appearance last year in our 
bay, and although entered as an 8-oarcd boat and entitled 
to that complement, she carried only six oars yesterday. 
The manner in which all the boats were propelled showed 
good rowing, and it is a nice question yet whether the 
victory is due to the superiority of model and proportions, 
to the exquisite tact and skill displayed by the accom- 
plished helmsman, or to the accurately timed strokes of 
the well trained crew, who kept such time as would have 
satisfied and soothed even Hogarth’s “enraged musician ’’ 
as to that element. Speaking of time, reminds us that the 
second race was decided in six minutes; “with a light 
wind and slack water.” Plank or dug-out, it seems then 
that Georgia is destined to carry the first day’s laurels 
from our bay. She carried some off last year, to the 
astonishment of many northern friends, who never dreamed 
of a dug-out as fit for anything but cat-fishing, and who 
could not believe their eyes when they saw Becky Sharp 
leaving her pursuers behind. Georgia, it will be seen, 
carried off both prizes yesterday, for the same contest; 
and, ns they were well won anil well deserved, they arc 
cheerfully awarded. We trust, however, that our friends 
of the Carolinas will grease their elbows, and keep their 
eyes skinned to-day— for, if for nothing but the sake of 
variety, we should like to see the palm borne off by others. 
The regatta of last year did much to inspire a taste for 
aquatic exercises and pastimes, especially among our 
younger citizens, and the effect was exhibited yesterday. 
It has stimulated our boat-builders also, and although we 
took no prize yesterday, there was nothing to repress or 
discourage exertion. With time and practice, and a skilful 
selection of crews, who have the true time and touch of the 
elbow, we may soon be able to dispute the mastery of the 
bay, and force our Georgia friends, who are so entirely an 
fait in boat management, and our New York friends, who 
are equally adepts in boat making, to look to their laurels, 
and “ let out a little more sail.” We hope, however, they 
will continue coming and beating us— until we beat them— 
for our own aquatic aspirants could not deliver their oars 
to nobler and more deserving conquerors. It is getting to 
be believed here, en passant, that the Georgia river negroes 
are amphibious— cradled in the Savannah, and fed when 
young with small oar-shaped spoons. Is it so? 
SECOND DAY. 
The weather yesterday continued as mild and favour- 
able as on Wednesday, with the exception of the tempera- 
ture, which stood at a higher figure. The interest in our 
boating sports continued unabated, or, if possible, was 
even increased, and the Battery was crowded with anxious 
spectators, of all ages and conditions. The operations of 
yesterday had wrought up the excitement and anxiety of 
all to fever heat, and all accordingly were anxious to be 
on hand at an early hour, and find out the points of the 
various competitors. The Bay, as before, was swarming 
and seething with craft of all sizes and denominations, 
and the animation of the scene was kept up by volunteer 
races — “ scrub and saddle nags” — which were made up be- 
fore the regatta races commenced, and at intervals through- 
out the day. We have not been able to obtain the parti- 
culars of these irregular doings, but they displayed some 
good rowing. 
For the first race there were three entries, but only two 
boats appeared, viz.: — 
Comet— Canoo— 43 feet 11 Inches— 10 Ours. 
North Slate — Plank — 15 feet — 10 Oars. 
After a fair start, the competitors, who were fairly 
matched in dimensions and number of oars, kept well to- 
gether for some distance, and it was reported by some 
spectators that the North State was a-hend several times. 
When they neared the closing line, however, sufficiently 
to allow observers there to note their positions, it was 
evident that the Comet was getting the best of it. This 
state of things continued throughout the remainder of the 
race, until the Comet came home, beating the North State 
by the space of three lengths clear. The Comet was steered 
by It. Spalding, Esq., who had carried off Doth prizes the 
day previous, and was manned also by Georgia negroes, 
taken from the crews that had rowed on to victory before’ 
and this, accordingly, was the third purse taken in sueccs/ 
sion by the same steersman and by craft hailing from the 
Empire State of the South. It seems, then, that our 
Edisto negroes were right last year when they remarked, 
after the performance of the Becky Sharp, “Massa, you 
needn’t put dis boat in ; dar’s more Georgia negroes in 
this race.” The race was decided in five minutes thirty 
seconds. 
For the second race, after a due interval for arrange- 
ments, the following boats entered and started, viz.:— n 
Colleton — Canoe — 35 feet— 6 Oars. 
Joaquin— Plank —35 feet— 4 Oars. 
C hicora — Plank — 30 feet— 1 Oars. 
A fair start was made here again, and for some time the 
three advanced like rifle skirmishers at extended intervals 
keeping the Hue. Before long, however, weight and 
numbers of oars began to tell, and the canoe was claiming 
the lead. The other two kept it up fora brief space longer, 
but the Joaquin claimed the second place, and in °six 
minutes the contest was decided — the Colleton leaving 
behind her a clear streak of daylight, equal to five lengths 
or more, and the Joaquin leading tho Chicora by some- 
thing less than that space. It was a lucky day for 
canoes. 
For the third and last race two boats had been entered, 
but at the appointed time only one — the Maid of the Mist, 
plank, 26 feet, 4 oars— appeared and rowed down to the 
starting goal. It was matter of regret to all that tho other 
entry — Frank Pierce, 27 feet, 4 oars — had been with- 
drawn, for ns both were understood to be new boats. 
constructed for racing, and as they were so well matched 
much sport was anticipated. At the meeting of the Club, 
last evening, however, tho purse was awarded to the Maid 
of the Mist. 
Wo may now regard the Charleston Regatta as no longer 
an experiment. The interest taken in it, and the numbers 
attracted by the effort, will justify tho “ Club ” iu offering 
still stronger inducements for another year, and should 
certainly inspire all with a determination to contribute all 
possible assistance. The following gentlemen were elected 
officers for the ensuing year:— Hon. John S. Ashe, pre- 
sident. Vico Presidents — Colonel Wudo Hampton, Hon. 
J. L. Manning, W. A. Carson, W. Izard Bull, IV. Elliott, 
K? n - W* Aikin, James Rose, W.M. Lawton, W. Seabrook 
Elias yanderhorst, J. R. Mathewes, Charles Alston, J. J,’ 
Nowell, Danl. Heyward, T. L. Hutchinson, Henry Gourdin. 
Lewis F. Robertson, secretary. B. F. Whilden, treasurer. 
VVilmot G. Desaussurc, solicitor. Stewards— W. M’K 
1 arker, J. L. Yates, II. E. Vicent, W. II. Rivers, Win. E. 
Snowden, L. D Dcsaussure, E. S. Mikcll. We learn also 
that a purse will be ofl'ered next year for plantation boats 
and boats ot burden, and that the stewards have been 
directed to make preparations for the special accommo- 
dation of members and their families. This will be a 
decided advantage, and should induce a large accession 
to the membership of tho “Regatta Club,” to whose 
exertions and efforts we have been so much indebted. 
CRICKET. 
OUR GENERAL WIND-UP OF THE SEASON 1853 
THE UNITED ELEVEN MATCHES. 
We resume our further notice of these interesting matches 
Against Twenty-two of Stowmarket and district, in- 
cluding^ Sherman and Willsher as given men, the “ United 
Eleven ^ appeared on tho 1st of August, their labours at 
Lords having been brought to a conclusion for the 
season, and, as the results of the match will show, were 
rather over-matched in the present instance. Great pre- 
parations hud been made for their reception by the good 
people of Stowmarket, as well as for the accommodation 
ot the townsfolk's and visitors, who mustered in large num- 
bers upon the occasion— somewhere about 400 ladies being 
A m iT§ S ho *u W l ° honoured tUc event with their presence. 
Added to these matters the committee had taken much 
pains to get the ground into good order. The result there- 
fore was that there was a display of much fine cricket. 
Jins contest brought two gentlemen, well known at 
Lord s a few years since, but who have been absent from 
the held, as cricketers, some six or seven seasons, 
into the play, namely, Mr. E. M. Dewing and Mr. d! 
ong. ihosc who had known these gentlemen in former 
days were glad to see them once more, bat-in-hand. A 
heavy fall of rain during the Monday night made the 
ground rather heavy on Tuesday. The match was brought 
to its termination on flic afternoon of Wednesday, the 
result being that the “United Eleven” lost by 22 runs, the 
announcement of which was hailed with loud chceriri" 
from all the provincialists. The respective totals were— 
btowmarket,_127 and 68, or 195; the “ United Eleven,” 87 
and 86, or 173. The double numbers for the former were 
obtained by Willshor 14 and 8, Sherman 19 and 
6, Mr. J. Francis 2.3 and 6, Mr. T. Francis 15 and 1, Mr. 
B. Marshall 16 and 4, and Mr. D. Long 0 and II. Then 
the like end was achieved for the United by John Lilly- 
white 31 and 3, G. Brown (not out) 14 and 3, and Wis- 
den 1 and 27. The 4th of August saw our travellers on 
the ground at Rotherham, upon which spot the arrangement 
was that they should be opposed by Twenty-Two of 
that district. There was a large assemblage of spectators, 
and no wonder, seeing that the distance is but about 
four miles from Sheffield, a town which is full 
ol cricket and cricketers. This match was in a great 
measure marred by the bad condition of the ground, 
the effect of which was that the bowler was nnable to 
make the ball take the course he desired, whilst the bats- 
man had to look out in all directions to see which way the 
ball was likely to come. “ Bumps ” were the order of the 
ho 
of 
_ the 
highest score being 8 each by Martingell and John Lilly- 
white. Rotherham scored 64, of which Mr. W. M. Fenn 
contributed 23, and A. Crossland 9, the next highest 
figure being 5, given by Mr. W. Prest. In their second 
hands, tho “ United ” obtained 43 only, of which Adams 
made 13, and Wright 12. This total, therefore, left the 
Yorkshiremen 13 runs to get to win, a number, however, 
small as it was, that they were unable to accomplish until 
after they had lost nine wickets. Crossland, Berry, and 
James Lillywhite were the bowlers for Rotherham, and 
Grundy, Martingell, and Wisden officiated in that depart- 
ment for the “ Uuited.” York was the next scene of their 
prowess, but “ time ” in the end prevented the completion 
of the match, which excited a vast amount of interest. 
The men of Yorkshire brought an immensely strong 
twenty-two into the field. Indeed the “ district ” for se- 
lection was very far too wide. Usually twenty or twenty- 
live miles is regarded as a district, around the given spot; 
but in this instance York brought men from sixty miles. 
Was this iu accordance with the agreement entered into 
with Dean and Wisden, as the leaders of the “ United,” 
or was it what in older days would have been spoken of 
as “ Yorkshire still?” In either case this range was far too 
extensive, and should be limited on all future occasions. 
At all events the present match was the cause of tho exhi- 
bition of some very fino cricket, for, in addition to the 
relative powers of the respective parties, Lelby had taken 
care to have the ground iu high condition. It will be 
found from the totals that the “ United” were iu a minority 
of 56 on the first innings, tho numbers being — York, 1S5; 
United, 129. In the second bands the former fell rapidly 
before the bowling of John Lillywhite and Wisden, and 
the quickness of Lockyer at the wicket, and the result 
was that 72 only was the amount of the score, whilst 
the “ United,” at the “draw ” of the match, had made 
83, having five wickets standing. The larger scores were 
i, who, by the way, came from 
oau was JiKeiy to come. Bumps were the order of tli 
day throughout, heuce the unusually small scores. Tli 
“ Rotherham lutes” won by 12 wickets, under this state c 
things. The “ United” weut in first and made 32 , tli 
obtained thus — Baldwinson, 
Harewood, something like 30 miles from York, 50 and 2 ; 
R. Clark, who came from Bedale, a distance of about 42 
miles, 27 and S; Riley, 26 and 0; G. Cayley, Esq., 14 ami 
0; J. Wise, Esq., 11 aud 0 ; J. Berry, 10 and 0 ; and W. 
Robinson 0 and 10. Then, on the “ United ” side they 
were gniued by Sampson, 31 and 3; Lockyer (not out\ 23 
aud 30; Wisden, 0 and 21; lluut 17 and 6; and John 
Lillywhite, 16 and 1. In the department of “ byes, widcs, 
aud legs,” York scored but 8 in the two hands, whereas 
tho “United” marked up 33. This should not have been. 
From tho termination of this contest the “ United ” did uot 
