The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-26

CUBA EXPEDITIONS IN PoRr, IhPoRrED AND TX,
roRrED.-We have given, 1t all times, pretty full
accounts of all the rumors, facts and fancies, with
regard to the expeditions against Cuba, which
every now and then aroused in the dearth Of more
startling pews; but we have not believed half Of
the stories which In 70 been launched at the South,
and set aAoat for public wonder. All these expodi-
tions, whether originating here at the North or ut
the South, have and the same character. They
all leather and prunella. In every case, they
prove TO be nothing worthy Of notice.
On examining the origin, however, Of such ru-
mors, two things strike us quite forcibly. The first
point is, that these expeditions. SO much talked Of
are the stock in trade of few Lopez Adventures,
who dodge about, and are nowhere and everywhere
To be found. Sometimes this set are selling Cuba
stock, with prospective value Of being more than
waste paper, at ten cents on the nominal dollar
then that General Lamar is at the head Of the scat
tered forces-next, that the combined powers Of the
invaders are at New Orleans-and by and by that
the ladies Of Cuba have sent their diamonds rings
bracelets and rings, 70 the United States to be
converted into money, for the payment OF the in
vaders and We know not how many other absurd
stories started and kept up by these parties, at
tached to the Lopez branch Of the intrigue. The
second class is of a different character. They are
connected with the local government Of Cuba, and
of course opposed to annexation, any change
in the administration Of affairs. They do not in
vent, perhaps, to any great extent, the rumors
which sent through the country; but, secret
agents, paid by the Spanish government, they are
continually engaged in exaggeratmg everything;
and thus, between the two parties, the whole BUSH
ness is kind of stool-pigeon affair. Some of these
agents take good to make good stories in order
10 show the necessity Of their employment being
continued, and to receive good pay for their ac,-
witty and zeal Others, forming third class, are
interested in keeping up the excitement, because
they have grown up in Cuba under the old official
compact, through which eorruptions have been car
ried on and wish interfere with the plans of the
Captain General of the island, who is bent on re-
forming the abuses which have long existed. If
they can prevent him, by any means, from carrying
his intentions their ends will be gained and
thing turn his attention from them, go readily
TO make him believe that the island is continu-
| ally in position Of danger from invaders. Thus,
the several parties work for their own advantage.
/ There has been, however, serious mistake on
the part Of our government, ever since the pratt
cal excursion to Cardenas. The prosecutions against
Lopez and his associates not properly follow
ed up by the government. Had less weakness and
imbecility been shown after Lopez had been inlct-
ed, upon the ample proof his nfracton of our
trality laws, he might have been tried and convict
ed. Instead of doing this the government agents
entered MOLE p0Se3ui, and permitted the offender
to escape, again to renew the sin which he origin
ally committed, and for which he was liable 10 pun
ishment. 1t is not too late for the government,
however to retrieve its character in this business
One way is certainly open. Let new indictments
be made out against Lopez, and bring him before
the authorities for trial. Such action may give
peace and quiet to the two governments, and close
an agitation which is troublesome to commerce and
to all parties. We have had enough Of these fool
ish expeditions.