The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-21

Additionally to the above, the English Army and Nary
Dispatch, Of August 8, gives the following
II is stated in naval circles that the two fine frgatee
The Euryalus and the shannon in the rscass reserve
at Portsmouth, destined for the pendant at early
date One for the flag of Rear Admiral probably Rear
Admiral J0nes) reinforcement to the North American
anu West Indian station.
The French feet no. formidable in point Of guns
and Ships but the vessels now the station all
and powerful and almost altogether armed with the
efficient ruyces Of the Empecors invention In the
present complicated state Of affairs and in view Of the
equivoca position Of England and France towards this
country this French feet would be an important auxiliary
10 the already Overwhelming force of British vessee
In addition to this find that two Swedish war vessels
have been ordered TO this coast and teegraphc ad
vices OF to-day supply tho information that large
ninety gun Dutch ship has got ashore at Cape
Henry. will Also be remembered that there
discussion the Austrian Chambers touching the
sty Of sending vessels TO the American coast for the
protection Of Austrian commerce.; but deAnve action
taken the subect-apparcnty for the best
OF reasons, that Austria has very vessels send
TIE FRENCH FLEET ON THE COAST OF NORTH AME-
RIGA.
Admiral Commanding, - Rcynaud, Imperial Navy.
Scrcw frgate Eoudre ...4o guns
Paddle steam ffigate Descartes 40 guns
Screw sioop Ns1val; 40 guns on Ha1-
Screw corvette Prony.. ........ 40 guns
Steamer CathN.... - .......... New York
While the great Powers a Europe have manifestng
much apparent anxiety for the safety of their
cial interests this side Of the Atlantcwhch howev
in way endangered threatened by the govern
mont OF this country-aad while they have taken the o
portuny to steathuy concentrate fleet upon
coasts, the only pansoea for evils Of hser
creaton-the government Of old Spain has also canght the
coutagon and Is using her Efforts Of money and diligence
20 increase her navy and expand her naval power.
may not be generally knswn that within the
last few months several new war vessels have
been ordered 10 be constructed In Spain. Some
Of these are now rapidly progressing, and when
ready for tho process be with iren and
steel plates, like the Glore and Magenta Of the
French Navy and the Warrior and Black Prince OF
tho British The express determination Of the Spanish
governmenas openly stated in the Cortes during do
bate the increase of the navy-s TO outnumber and
excel that of the United States The Of the Dea
fully his bost far his efforts 60 for he is
now doing everything in his power to place his navy
the best possible footing. large proportion of the
spanish feet, well know is stationed in the Gulf o.
Mexico and the coast 1t Cuba, within easy distance Of
our hound borders and II is therefore
right that should omit reference to the Span
Hh naval force while speaking Of the naves Euro
pean Powers, especially in view Ct the daring attitude
list Spain has pursued III reference to st. Domingo
We yesterday drew attention the the iish
port of New York. coming and going with such regularity
that she is able to dispense with the services of
pilot. She was spoken by three four pilot boats,
10 every offer to put pilot board her commander had
buto replythat he did not require pilot Tie trath
OF the assertion was proven by the fact Of the Gladiator
entering New York without extraneous assistance She
q here now, and will, without doubt leave without
pilot and continue TO dispense with the services Of any
often ssshe goes out or comes in In times Of peace with
everything going in tn. ordinary quiet manner there
would bc nothing remarkable in.hs circumstance but,
engaged subduing gigantic rebellion which
there soe much reason TO suspect the British govern
ment sympathizcs WITH the fact becomes invested with
suspicion at least 1t may be object of Importance 80
Great Briaiz in view Of her suspected break
the blockade and acknowledge the Sohern conederaey
TO TRAIN as many pilots she possibly knowledge
of the entrances to our principal porte particularly New
York and the method which seems to have been
adopted by the commander Of the Gladiator by no
bad one for the purpose The Gladiator is an old
ship having less than eighteen years pouphng the
brny wave and flying the red Cross Of OLD EHglana
or course therefore, she does compare avoraby in
either speed or beauty with her modern compeers
She was one the largest ships Of her day, being 200
tons register.
The Of the officers Of the Gladiacr are "a fol-
lows
Captain, II. D. Hickey First Lieutenant Gify Second
Lieutenant Collington; Master, Stewart Doctor Ham
ton; Paymaster, Barnes; Chief Engineer, Johnfton
The Gladiator carries four ten inch guns and two
sixty eight Founders besides which she has two brass
swenty -four Founders to carry her paddle boxea
This vessel was the opa courier Of the British feet TO
these shores and find that she has improved her time
go well that she can now and 90 without the ser
vices Of pilot. Who knows but that this IL the very
meaning Of her errandY As 10 the Caiinat we are not
aware whether she with the aid Of pilot or not,
but tie reasonable suppostion is that her officers take as
close observations those Of the Gladiator So be
hooves TO keep coasts well fortified despatch
from Port France (Marnique) announces the arrival
there on tse 81 u board the steam corvette Catnat
Ct Rear Admiral Reynaud to take the command Of the
French naval station Of the Antilles and coast Of
America The Admiral hoisled his flag on board the Bel
lone mixed Ggaie which was TO sail on the 18th ut for
Charleston.
On the first arrival Of The French corvette 1atnat in
Dew York haTbOr eqr reporters we're directed ios the