The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-08
BRITISH OPINION.

The same mail from Europe-August the 2Sth-
brings the British journals containing articles on
the result of the race Wepublish the pith OF the
statements to-day. Some Of the London Journals
did not write on the subject. The London Times
comments were telegraphed to the HERALD by the
cable and have already appeared in our columns
From the London Pos. August 2s1
The result or the great boat race has redressed our
aquatic balance with America We have taught our
cousin lesson In rowing in exchange for that re-
ceiyed IN the matter OF yacht racing II was pro.
voking enough to find many OF our old cherished
notions Of the cut OF sails and the lines OF vessels
abruptly dispersed. But to have discovered thas
the supposed science and finish OF our rowing was
also iusory would have been dscouraQinu in the
extreme. We have been spared this humla-
ton. thanks to the fine rowing Of Oxford We
have, too, yet to learn that any other nation or
people have attained to equal not to mention supe
rlor skill and style In rowing. The opinion which
the race Of yeste rday The form shown by the Har.
vardlans in their latter training maintained.
quick Hurried stroke told its inevitable tale as
the race became developed, and energy and strength
deserving OF better fate were thrown away when
opposed pos 70 the cain skill and the scientific rowing
that the oxford crew, having SO spendIdlv main.
tanned the prestige Of their university should be
enthusiastically received on their return down the
river TO Putney. But both before and after the race
hearty and thoroughly welldeserved cheers greeted
the American 0arsrnen. There could be no mistake
about this. EBglishmen are devoted to manly sports
and thev truly honor the pluck and determination
prompting and sustaining such severe ordeal as tnat
witnessed yesterday. III an English crew should go
out to row the Americans on their own waters they
VIII meet with a similar reception; for the same
blood animates both nations Such rivalry can only
be productive OF friendly feelings and tend TO Danish
thoughts OF other sentiments that never should be
permitted 70 exist between nations so nearly allied
and speaking the same tongue.
tFrom the London News. August 49,
Yesterday was one OF those national holidays
winch nave no place In any historical calendar and
are remembered from generation TO generation. IL
was an occasion without precedent, unique. 1t was
the one event upon which the hearts and minds OF
very considerable portion or civilized mankind
were nxeo. Inc greatest capital IN the Old World,
ana the most poDulous cities In the New World
thought OF nothing else; and II only half a million Of
people 10 make moderate estimated, were actually
present IN the body something like &c. 900, 900 or
9O00O000 Of people were present in the spirit Or as
our nelghbors say assisted at q boat race on the
Thames. The result had been confidently
anticipated In England, and had Victory declared for
Harvard the surprise would have been az great as
the disappointment. To be defeated after so glo-
rious and well fought fight by such antagonists
Is no dlscredt TO the proves OF the picked crew
of all the United States. II our Harvard friends
could not command success they have done more:
they deserved IT, "They pulled splendIdiy,v was
the universal exclamation. There's something In
the old blood after all; the young chick Is worthy
OF the old cock" was familiar illustration OF the
prevailing sentiment. All reoiced that this match
by six seconds only, Everywhere was heard
the expression OF hope that oxford would be
able TO return the compliment next year In Msssa
chusetts. and that meanwhile the gallant Amerf.
can yachtmen who are at present In our waters
might nave an opportunity Of avenging on the
Atlantic the noble defeat OF their countrymen on
the Thames. MAY tho Thames be torayaTmore .