The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-28


Our advices by the Pacific bring rs information
of the arrival Of the first detachment of the Cuban
prisoners, of the shores of Spain. By the next
steamer We may expect to hear of the arrival of the
remainder. The American people, confding in the
humane disposition of the young Queen of Spain,
anticipate the speedy release of these misguided
youths, who, led astray by sordid spectators, fell
Into the snare of Lopez, and were only saved from
absolute determination by the interposition Of the
Captain General. Actuated by natural desire TO
do all within her power towards the release OF these
prisoners, Mrs Bennett, the lady of the proprietor
of this Journal was, his departure frem Paris on
the eve of journey to Spain. prominent object
of this undertaking was to appeal to the Spanish
government, if necessary, in behalf OF the poor
youths who have thus been made to suffer for the
criminal designs Of lawless conspirators against the
peace of a neighboring island and the sovereignty
Of friendly power With further view TO Tighten
the more pressing necessities Of the prisoners Mr.
Bennett left on deposit in Paris, sum of from six
to eight thousand dollars, to be used in Spain, at
the discretion of Mrs. b 4, as the circumstances Of
the prisoners might require. If she is instru-
mental in any degree to their discharge, or in sup
ply ing their immediate wants, principal object Of
her mission will have been achieved. Coming
from the United States, and possessed of practical
information in respect to this country, and the
Island OF Cuba, her good intentions may, perhaps,
be rewarded with the best results
There can be little doubt of the fate OF these
men, had not General Con,ha issued his order CON-
mandipg mercy to be extended TO the scattered
fugitives, after their dispersion in battle. But for
this such escaped the military and the peasantry
must have perished from starvation ia the noun
tsEs. We predicted the conseque noes, if Lopez
should attempt another foray upon Cuba. Had
our advice and safe counsels been reg ardad, tie
terrible disasters Of this last reckless expedition
would all have been avoided. But the press, gene
rally, appeared 10 be utterly ignorant Of the rea
condition Of things in Cuba, or they wifoliy misre
presented the facts. Our we'll mean. endeaYors to
enlighten our cotempoi aries throughout the coun-
try were unavailipg, because they who enlisted
in that fatal scheme we're too selfsucent to listen
to good advice; while others were too credulous
Of the manufactured tales Of revolutionary move
ments in the island to give their attention to our
plain state ents Of fact resulting from actual OBJ
servation.
Thus were some four or FIVE hundred brave ana
patriotic young men deluded into this disastrous
expedition with Lopez. They believed the false.
hoods by which they were led astray; and in good
faith they enlisted for the liberation OF Cuba Bat
the conspirators, connected with the press, or not
connected with the press, knew better. They we're
aided also by unfor unate circumstances The fail
of our government to punish Lopez for the afai.
Of Cardenas was piece Of neglect, ard a capital
blunder. Had he been rigidly prosecuted and
punished by an imprisonment corresponding to the
nature Of bis offence, there would have been no re-
petition Of his mad invasion Of Cuba. Bat ne was
Suffered not only to remain in the United States
with impunity, bu. to organize, equip, and Sc. out
with another expedition, while the President and
his cabinet were dispersed over tie country at tie
watering places, ikipg electioEeering speeches 70
the dear people. Had they beer attending closely
TO their Official duties, in relation to the proeee dings
Of Lopez and bis cCnfro'eS at New Orleans, tae
Pampero might have been stopped or seized, before
req ching Cuba. At all events, the American Con-
sui at Havana might have been timely aimolishsi
Of lis duties in behalf Of his countrymen, inste ad
Of being tied up By a proclamation the object Of
which had ceased to Exist Lopez was undoubtedly
a mailman, whose main object was probably re-
verge for his disappointnents as a Spanish sub
ject on the island. He has paid the penalty OF bi
rasbness; but the results are not the less TO be re
SiSbtCos WIN ieeFSNt ~ ZIG pvVs 1'uuR ueN %
guiled by false aud designing consprators to an
uRtimely grave We charge these results to
want Of vigilance in the administration; bat, alas
for the man who suffered the golden opportunity to
pass away, and turned his back to the appeals o.
bis country men in the hour Of their extremity.
The destiny Of Cuba must abide the usual course
Of events. The time is rapidly coming when
Europe will again be thrown into the chaos Of
terrible conyulson, which will, from the signs of the
times, shake the Kingdoms to their foundations; and
uhi,h may involve this country in the general con-
Aiet. But this is in The future. For the present,
and for the future, as in the past the American gov
eminent, ara the American people, will adhere 70
their treaty obligations Good faith is the policy
ard the spirit Of this country ard ne her Spain nor
any other government need entertain any appre.
tensions the ircapaety Of the United States 10
maintain their compacts with foreign powers. We
shall lave more Cuba expeditions, unless au.ho.
rized by Law; and there will be no such authority
urlefs the ofieious intsrmedlling Of England aud
France should resul. il some just aud san Glen. pro-
vocation.
In Ike meantime, We rely upon the spanish gov.
eminent fo- the speedy release Of the American
TrisoLers. We understand tue approaching &C.
copcbommi Of the Queen viii probably be made Inc
occasion for the extension Of her eemency in their
tebsH i is unqaes.iOnaoly her policy 70 lberate
them, and with such eviieEces of her maguauimity
az viii bring them home with much be ger opinion
81 the Spilish government ssss that under which
thsy set CT. n tie 4. fa;sd exps ii.ion Of The
PamTeTo.
IRE ATLANTIC MAiL STEAyEas-THg Hrg-
X4yy TIE splendid steam ferry ships between El-
rope and the United states have. for some time,
been com.pgto our shores crowded With passengers,
many Of them the retaining travellers 20 ito Cfys
tai Palace, &c Paris, azi re Continent Ia adIi.
ton 70 The Cunagl ilns ;hsis are .brce o,hers-ihe
Collins ine the feetest On TIE OCEAN 10 al sorts Of
y eaikcrj the HAVE lie, and the Bremen line, all
q which, during tie pas. season have sharedarsey
In lis unusually large aggregate Of trait, and travel