The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-02
Arrival or the Atiantic-The Cuban Question
In Europe.

he Collins steamship Atlantic arrived at this
port early yesterday morning, bringing European
intelligence four days later. Cotton in the Liver
pool market, was firmly held, and had adv lnced
one. eighth Of penny the pound. The weather
had changed since the last advises received from
the corn market, bat the rain that had fallen pro-
missed to 90 no serious injury to the crops. The
harvesting had commenced, with good prospects
The Atlantic has now crossed the ocean three
times in thirtyseven days-a fact which speaks
well for tae Collins line of steamers generally and
for this vessel in particular. The best test Of the
comparative sailing qualities Of the Collins aud Of
the Cunard steamships, however, was afforded BIZ
the last outward voyage Of the Cunard steamer
America, and the Collias steamer Atlantic Both
loft the American shore at the same hour. the
former from Boston. and tao latter from New York;
yet the Atlantic arrived before the Amssca,
although the latter had an advantage Of one day
in the distance to be accomplished. This was, to
al intents and purposes, fair a race as can be
expected between these rival mail steamships
They had about the same winds, waves, AMI wea-
ther, and the voyage Of the Atlantic was the short
or Of the two. Ii Is not, however, in the steam
Earne Of the United States, alone, that we may
establish reasonable and natural pride. Our
merchant, or sailing marine, has done wonders,
u.ihwhic no nation has a. yet sue ,essfully com
pcted. Unusual interest has recently been taken
m the sailing qualities Of the American schooner
AleTiea, now Oh Cowes, awaiting the presence Of
some britilh yacht 70 entsr the Lists with her The
challenge TO sal for any wager, within City thou
sand dollars, has not jet been accepted; and IL any
contcs. takes place Il viii be made for the mere
eradication Of curiosity, and to prove the supe-
riority Of this vessel any that aoats on British
waters. We give, 10 another column, a number
OF interesting particulars this subject.
The attempted revolution in Cuba has now be
eomc tho.;heme Of the public press in Great Britain
" give from the London Times, article tha.
indicates Ia policy that England and France would
ae happy to adopt if those govern nsnts we're as
s.rod that tho present administration at Washing
O. do not en- .er.ain the spirit Of the Monroa doc
. las vita regard to Cuba. England looks to Spain
or say-one millions Of dollars owed TO her, and
win a. yery sorry 70 sec large debtor deprived Of
her uo-t beautiful and valuable jewel IL is for
this T. Nason, We presaue, that the leading journal
Of Lon ~sa, fsyoring the spanish boniholders, |
speaks 70 deeidedly about England and France
aking tsnd on this question AMI protecting their
ally, Spain. The motive aud the will are natural;
but we can. ,ot coaceal from the world the fact,
nat no A mer 'ean Statesmen have beea found thus
far. who oil ,ntertaia, for a single instant the
ses of any cha lge in the government Of Cuba
Irom spapirh 10 ~ other European or monarchi-
-, rule. The thor 'ght that the United states
-;,s concur-we belle e that Is the word-with a.y
owe, in Europe for anv additional protection 10
spain. must arise from IL torrance of our Installations