less numbers, bedecked with all the flags and finery which 
the tastes of then- respective owners led them to select. 
The commodore's boat, in particular, looked well, she being 
literally covered with variegated bunting, combining all the 
colours of the rainbow. On the shore, at Cultra, the scene 
was no less animated during the day. Hundreds of persons, 
young and old, lined the shore and thronged the ditches 
and fields in the neighbourhood, a great many of whom 
had come from Belfast. There was also a band on shore, 
stationed in a suitable place, and during tho day delighted 
the spectators with their excellent music. The first race 
was a sailing match for a silver cup, value twenty-five sove- 
reigns. For this race there were five entries, viz., the Gor- 
moraut, belonging to Mr. J. Charley; Sprite,belongiugtoMr. J. 
G. M'Gec; Breeze, belonging to Mr. Alex. M'Couuell ; Fairy, 
belodging to Mr. M'Collough ; and Vestris. belonging to Mr. 
T. S. Petty. At ten minutes past one o’clock, a gun was 
fired from the commodore's boat, and the boats above- 
mentioned started for the race. Vestris led tho way, closely 
followed by the Cormorant and Sprite, with Breeze next, and 
Fairy last. The course was from the commodore’s yacht, 
round a red buoy, uorth of the light-house ; thence round 
the Garrick buoy"; thence round tho commodore’s yacht at 
Cultra, keeping on tho starboard. The yachts were obliged 
to go twice round the course above described. The Cor- 
morant passed the commodore's yacht, first round, at forty 
minutes past three ; Sprite, at nineteen minutes past four ; 
Vestris, at thirty -five minutes past four; Breeze, at fifty 
minutes past four ; and Fairy some time after. In going the 
first round, the boats were partially becalmed ; but ou the 
second round a light breeze sprang up, which was of great 
advantage to the competing boats. Before, however, they 
went far, the wind again fell ; and, during the remainder of 
the race, there was scarcely a curl upon the water. After a 
tolerably good race, the first two boats came into the com- 
modore's yacht in the following order : — 
h. m. 
Cormorant b 24 
Sprite 0 48 
The other yachts were left far behind. 
The second race was a sailing match also, for a prize of 
ten sovereigns. It was open to all pleasure-boats not 
exceeding five tons. The following boats were started for 
the race : — The Eagle, belonging to Mr. Chermside ; Jenny, 
belonging to Mr. Thompson ; Cloud, belonging to Mr. 
Kennedy ; Anna, belonging to Mr. Edgar; Bloomer, belong- 
ing to Mr. M'Cutcheon ; and Lightning belonging to Mr. 
Ballagh. At the starting, which took place at a quarter past 
two o’clock, the Cloud took the lead, closely followed by 
Lightning and Anna. The course was the same as in the 
first race, but it was only, once round. After a beautiful 
race, the boats came in to the commodore’s yacht in the 
following order : — 
h. m. 
Jonny 4 61 
Anna 4 62 
(Tend 4 021 
Lightning 0 Oo 
Wooiner 0 00 
Eagle 0 00 
The result of this well-contested race shows that the 
Bangor boats were again superior to tho Holywood boats ; 
the Jenny and Anna, belonging to the former place, and the 
Cloud, Lightning, Bloomer, and Eagle, to the latter. During 
the period occupied by the sail-boat races, a number of other 
races took place between yawls, gigs, and punts respectively, 
and small prizes were given in each case. A race of punts, 
rowed by women, also came off, and, as might be expected, 
it created a considerable deal of excitement and merriment. 
The Belfast women came off victorious. The race for four- 
oared yawls was a most excitiug one. Unfortunately, two 
of the boats were fouled and thrown out of the race, by a 
lubberly lugger running athwart them just at the start ; but 
the two that got off rowed most manfully, and, at the finish, 
were so close that the spectators on the shore could not 
distinguish which had won, but the commodore gave liis 
decision in favour of the Swallow, the Irish Girl second ; the 
other two boats were the Water Witch and the Wonder. 
The boat from Killinchy, without a name, did not put in an 
appearance. The third sailing match was not started, owing 
to the want of wind. We understand it is postponed until 
next week, and that a cup has been subscribed for by the 
beaten yachts. The day’s proceedings terminated between 
seven and eight o'clock. 
♦ 
YANKEE YACHTING. 
SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB REGATTA. 
Pass Christian, July 17. 1854. 
The nineteenth regatta of the Southern Yacht Club has 
just closed, and the prizes are being awarded to the victors. 
I have only time to give you a very brief sketch with the 
result. There were eight entries for the race : — 
1st Class — Sylph, entered b.r J. G. Robinson. 
Mystery, entered by Louis Lafayette, 
Rtpplo, entered by Richard Alilliken. 
2nd Class— Venture, entered by S. Story. 
Stlngaree, entered by H. Uarcshido. 
3rd Class— Elephant, entered by C. Braistecd. 
White S'iuall, entered by J. Mahoney. 
Spray, entered by W. Ryan. 
The boats got off at ten minutes before one o’clock, well 
together, with the exception of Mystery, a very large boat in 
her class, which was delayed a few seconds in hauling in her 
heavy anchor. The stake-boats were so placed that the race 
should be a triangular one ; the starting point being in front 
of the wharf at this place, the second in the ilirection of Cat 
Island, and the third eastwardly from the starting point, 
each boat being two and a half miles apart, and the contest- 
ing boats having to jiass twice around the whole course, a 
distance in all of fifteen miles. The Mystery was the first to 
round the far stake-boat, closely followed by the Ripple and 
the Sylph; the Venture and the Elephant passing together 
a moment after ; then the White Squall, the Spray, and the 
Stingaree. These positions were closely maintained through- 
out the first round, the only variation being that the Sylph 
had taken the second position in front of the Hippie, and the 
Venture had worked ahead of the little Elephant. 
In rounding the home stake-boat, the Mystery unfortunately 
mistook her directions and turned the wrong way, allowing 
at least one minute, if not two, to be lost before she had re- 
gained her course. The issue of the race was no longer 
doubtful by the time the fleet turned the first stake-boat in 
the secoud round, Colonel Robinson's Sylph turning it first, 
r roni this point the race lost most of it* interest in conse- 
quence of the gradual dying away of the wind. Through 
the last mile or two the boats literally crawled along, with 
hardly enough breeze to overcome the ebbing tide. As will 
THE FIELD. 
be seen by the table below, the Sylph came in ahead 0 mi- 
nutes 40 seconds; the Mystery second, beating the Venture 
only 23 seconds ; fourth the Ripple, 5 minutes 7 seconds 
behiud the Venture. Of the third class boots, the Elephant 
came in 1 minute and one second ahead of tho W lute Squall, 
and 3 miuutes 57 seconds ahead of the Spray. The Stingaree, 
most unfortunate in having no breeze, brought up tho rear, 
6 minutes 24 seconds behind the Spray. 
Of con re o this is independent of the time allowed to the 
different boats for difference in measurement, but this allow- 
ance will not affect tho prizes. These last are beautiful pieces 
of silver; that for tho Victor of the first class, a waiter with 
half a dozen goblets; for tho second, an elegant fruit stand ; 
and for tins third a massive cord basket. They are to bo 
presented this evening, by Colonel Christy of your city. 
The presentation scene will doubtless be one of interest and 
merriment. 
The hotel here is very well filled by a gay and fashionable 
company. Montgomery's old friends cling to him closely, and 
he makes new ones every day. Tho hotel itself was never 
kept better, and never more deserving of encouragement and 
favour. 
The following is the official time-table of tlio regatta, show- 
ing when each boat passed the first and second stake-boats 
aud completed the first round, and also the time of tho final 
coming in. 
1st Boat. 
2nd Boat. 
1st Round. 
Arr. In 
h. m. s. 
h. in. s. 
h. in. s. 
h. in *. 
. 1 64 . 0 
. 2 25 10 
. 2 61 30 . 
A 10 40 
Mystery 
1 64 32 
. 2 23 45 
. 2 53 25 - 
6 17 20 
Ripple 
. 1 54 55 
. 2 23 45 
. 2 6'i 55 . 
6 22 50 
2nd Class — Venture 
. 1 53 15 
. 2 2d 45 
. 2 6S 53 . 
6 17 43 
stingaree 
.200 
. 2 84 11 
.3 8 0. 
6 42 30 
3rd Class — Elephant 
. i 56 16 
. 2 29 0 
. 3 1 60 . 
6 32 0 
White Squall 
. 1 60 30 
. 2 28 37 
. 3 4 IS . 
6 38 10 
Spray 
.1 68 23 
.. 2 30 12 
. 3 4 42 . 
6 30 0 
In great haste, your 
— iV. 0. Picayune. 
friend, 
Nat. 
THE REGATTA AT VALE COLLEGE. 
New Haven, Ct., July 22, 1851. 
Among tho numerous exercises concomitant to the com- 
mencement at Yalo College, none are more popular than tlio 
annual regatta by tho studeuta who compose the " Yalo 
Navy’.” This occurred this forenoon in the bread harbour 
of Now Haven, aud was witnessed by hundreds of eager 
spectators, who thronged Atwatov-streot and the ai\juceut 
residences and wharves. The many sail-boats and decorated 
skiffs which filled the bay imparted to the scene an ani- 
mated aud merry appearance. Tho day itself was well 
suited to the occasion, as tho hot rays of tho sun were inter- 
cepted by hazy clouds. 
Ten boats compose the “ Yale Nary,” of which four enter- 
ed for the race. These were the Atalauta, which is thirty 
feet long, belongs to the Juniors, and has N. Willis Bum- 
stead, of Boston, as captain ; tho Nautilus, built by Juiucs, of 
New York, is forty feet loug, belongs to the Freshmen, and 
has W. Boyd Wilson, of Philadelphia, as captain ; the llowoiia 
and the Transit, both built by Darling, of New York — the 
former thirty-five feet long — belongs to the Freshmen, George 
Tucker, of Bermuda Island, being captain ; ami the latter 
the property of the Engineer Department, is forty feet long, 
and has Adrian Terry, of N. H., as captain. 
The goal was placed a mile and a half out into tho bay, 
and it was required to run around that and back again to tho 
original position. 
At tho appointed hour, nine o’clock, these boats, with their 
crews in handsome uniform, rowed to the place of starting. 
As the signal was given tho champions shot like arrows to- 
wards the goal. The excitement of the multitude was intense. 
As they came withiu a half-mile of the goal they were for a 
time lost to view, aud then, as they again hove in sight, it, 
was discovered that the Nautilus had distanced its rivals, 
and was rapidly approaching its journey's end, while its near- 
est opponent, the Transit, was some fifty feet behind. Again 
was tho multitude wrapt in breuthless silence ; but as the 
Nautilus crossed the boundary a hearty “ three-times-threo- 
and-three-more” rung along tho shore from the large con- 
course on behalf of the small-bodied Freshmen who had 
come off so gloriously. The race occupied fourteen minutes. 
When the different crews had sufficiently recovered from 
fatigue, the drum beat again to summon them to the “ Drill 
Match." This was a review before the Commodore of tho 
Navy and the Awarding Committee, aud consisted of various 
nautical evolutions designed to test the skill and discipline 
of tho parties. The prize was awarded to tlio Transit. 
At lost, when all was over, the scholastic mariners repaired 
to the Pavilion Hotel, where the prizes were awarded. A 
beautifully-carved back-board to the Nautilus, and a silver- 
capped boat-hook to the Transit. An appropriate prose no- 
tation speech was made by W. II. L. liarucs, of the class 
of ’55 . — New York Tribune. 
We shall fed obliged by the Secretaries of "Rowing Clubs," and others, 
forwarding their Appointment* of Maltha or A'otiees of Meetings to 
come, at their early conrenience. 
MATCHES APPOINTED. 
September 1 8. — Ledger an<l Thump- uii, to row from Putney to Uainim-r- 
smith Bridge, £10 n side. 
September 25. — WcDtwIl't Annual Regatta ot Lambeth. 
September 25. — The Ncleus Club will row tlieir second pair-oared 
mutch, at Mortlake, for silver challenge cups. 
September 26. — C. Childs and J. Allen, Ui row from the Ilalf-way House 
to ULaekwull Stairs, for £25 a side. 
SejAembrr 2 7. — G. Green, of Putney, and T. Coombs, of Millbanh, to 
row from Putney Pier to the ship at Mortlake. for £10 a side. 
September 30. — Mr. J. B. M'Ncil and Mr. It. Reid of Glasgow, to row 
two and a half or three miles, for £50 a side. 
October 2. — M'C.'arthy and Miean, to row from Putney to Mortlake, for 
£10 aside. 
October 4. — T. Pocock and F. Style#, to row from Putney to Mortlake. 
for £26 a side. 
Octuber 0. — It. Wharf anil J. Synnctt. to row from Old Barge House, 
Woolwich, to Limohousc Hole, for £26 a aide. 
October 23.— W. Muncy, of Putney, ami J. Rolls, of Christchurch, to 
row from the Pier at Putney to the ship at Mortlake, for 20 guineas 
a side. 
October 26. — G. Robins and 1L Savage (bi low-bridge men), to rove from 
Putney to Mortlake. for £25 a side. 
Ruremler 20 — T. Cole (the Champion of the Thamei) and J. Mes- 
senger, of Tcddington, to row (Void Putney to Mortlake, for £200 a 
side. 
8/1 
CHRISTCHURCH, LAMBETH, AND SOUTHWARK 
REGATTA. 
This third annual regatta for a coat and badge, two free- 
doms of tho Waterman’s Company, aud a pair of silver oars, 
presented by Mr. E. Groves, took placo on Monday, and col- 
lected a vast assemblage of spectators. Tho competitors 
were apprentices who had served fivo years and upwards of 
their time upon tlio river, between London and Putney- 
bridges ; and the ubovo prizes wore distributed according to 
tho prowess developed by the young rowers, who certainly 
exerted themselves most manfully. All had done their best 
to get iuto proper condition, aud F. Weedon was the 
favourite. It may bo remembered that this youth rowed a 
dead heat with T. Pocock, at tho Thames Regatta, and 
exhibited style and courogo of the most uncquivoeul descrip- 
tion — rowing until lio absolutely fainted in his boat. Tho 
race was in tureo heats, with eight competitors. 
FIRST llEAT. 
F. Weedon, ClieKca 1 
P. Hill, Quceuliitho 2 
\V. Lloyd, ClirLrtchurch 0 
J. Jones, Westminster o 
Tho distance varied iu each heat. Iu thin (tho first) tho 
men start ed from Londou-bridgo, up rouud Watorloo-bridge, 
down rouud Soutbwark-bridge, and back to Ulnekfriurs- 
bridge. Tlio race was smartly contested for some distance, 
when Weedon, with a fair lead, began to row within himself, 
and came in first by Bixty or soveuty yards. 
SECOND HEAT. 
W. Joy co, Lambeth 1 
F. Barrow, Obrintohurch 2 
J. Tnylor, Lambeth 0 
W. Gulf, Putney 0 
In this heat they started from Black friars -bridge, up round 
Qonling's-roads, down round Southwnrk-briilge, and up to 
Blockfrioro to finish. Tho first-named three were all together 
for some distance, and Taylor, hniuporod by a boat in liin 
course, having fallen astern, tlio other two finished in 
advance. 
FINAL BEAT. 
F Weedon Crimson 1 
Hill Ure*!" 2 
Harrow I’hik u 
Joyce Dark blue 0 
This bout, was oontostod much higher up tho river, starting 
from Vauxli all-bridge, down to Hungoiford Siuipansiou- 
bridge, and up to Mr. A. Wcntzell’s, tho Ship, Lambeth, to 
finish. After two capital starts, which wore, for some inex- 
plicable rmisou, called " false ones.” tho men scrambled away 
very irregularly, Pink being closely followed by Green and 
Crimson. The latter soon over hauled tho second-named, 
and at Mallett's roads went in front. Ho retained it after 
this, although close-pressed for some distance, and upon tho 
upper turn was three or four lengths a head, ultimately 
winning with tolerable ease. 
WINDERMERE WRESTLING AND REGATTA. 
These sports took placo at tho Ferry llotol. Both days 
were fine. Ou the first day there won a numerous gathering, 
aud all wore decently attired. There was such an uniformity 
of good behaviour, that all distinctions of rank were dquo 
away with ; for, says a correspondent, we saw tho Lord 
Mayor of London give n poor working-man a cigar. The 
sports commenced with some rowing matches, unil followed 
with wrestling. 
First Day. 
Pour-oarcil Boat Race. 
Glorintm.. Hoywood, C'ronthwnlto, Nelson, Robinson 1 
'Dilkin , ... Sprout, Thompson, Glbqon, Snttortbwulto 2 
Skiff Rare. 
Ilcatliorhcll William Robinson. 
Won by many lengths, boating four others. 
Ligh t- Wt iyh t IF rest/ i nij. 
Stood. Fourth Rouud. Foil. 
Ji.hn llewlLon William I'ukott. 
Noble Kwtiank John Jackson. 
Joseph HulUwoll lUche-rd Brunton. 
Thomas Ellis, odd mail. 
Stood. Finn House. Pell. 
Thomas Ellis Noble Eubank. 
John llowlWon Joseph llulliwiill. 
In tho final full Ellis threw Howitson twice in succession, 
and received £4 ; Howitson, £2. Those who fell in the 
fifth round gut £1 oacli ; those in the fourth round, Ills, 
each ; anil those iu tho third rouud, 2s. o’d. each. 
Second Day. 
The morning again all sunshine, aud the company mfiro 
numerous and respectable than on tho former day. Tho 
sports again commenced with boat-racing. 
l f our-oared Race, 
Wlndurmero. .Sprout, Thompson, Gib-on. Snttortbwulto .... 1 
Moonbeam . .Iky weed, Crosthwnlte, Robui/on, Huddleatono 2 
Skiff Race. 
Prince Thomas Chapman 1 
Velocity William Robinson 2 
Lurk George Hey wood j 
Heavy - Weight Wrestling. 
Stood. Focam Round. Foil. 
Ad.nn Walker Roburt Jackson. 
Tlmmas Longniiru Lane Woodcnd. 
William lh vln* Thomas ('---ilthard. 
Robert I term in George Holmes. 
Stood. Fmu Round. Foil. 
ThoinuM Longmlro Adam Walker. 
William Ik'vlns. Robert llurireui. 
Iu the final fulls, Longmire vanquished Bevins, and gained 
the first prize, £5 ; Hevjnx, £2 ; thoHO who fell in the fifth 
round; 1 5a. ; those in tho fourth round, 7s. Gd. ; aud those in 
the third round received 5 j. each. Thu sports concluded 
with twenty-four picked men, and wo give tho result from 
the — 
Stood. Third Rouud. Fell, 
Thomas Todd Robert Ik-rtrcni, 
William Miller Ittrhald Fn-jci-lt, 
Thomas Ellis Jwmc WoodtmJ. 
Stood. Fourth Round. Fell. 
Thomas Ellis Thomas Todd. 
William Miller, odd man. 
In the final falls Miller capsized Ellis without an effort, 
and carried off the chief prize, £3 ; Ellis, £1 ; and the fourth 
next, 5s. each. 
j Regatta at Ghei:n Bay, Wisconsin.— Tho enterprising 
young men of Green Bay have been enjoying an exciting and 
I wdl-conteatod toiling match on tho Foi* River, between fto 
Bay and Depore. Tho Daily Wisconsin informs us that six 
sail-boats entered for the prize, a silver cup valued at $25. 
Tho sailing time consumed three hours, When the Bay Ply 
came in about u quarter of a mile ahead. Tho winning bout 
was sailed by K. B. Whoelook, G. O. Haywood. Dr. C. E. 
Crane, aud William Thompson. They were j -resented with a 
I finely-wrought silk flag, by Mr. Beaumont. — American Payer. 
