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LONDON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1865

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It is most satisfactory to notice that all connected
with the visit of the French fleet to our shores
should be so happily accomplished. It is one of
those striking events which peace has to record, and
which in true excellence and real significance far
surpass all the achievements of war. The magnifi-
cence and splendour that graced the event were
befitting the occasion when the banquet took place
on Wednesday, when the Admiralty entertained the
officers of the French fleet. The Duke of SOMERSET
delivered an appropriate speech on the occasion,
when he proposed " The healths of the EMPEROR,
the EMPRESS, and the Prince IMPERIAL." After
tendering the thanks of the British Admiralty to
the Minister of Marine and the authorities at Brest
and Cherbourg, his Grace said that the satisfaction
they experienced during their recent visit to France
was enhanced by the -warm welcome they received
from the French people, who thronged to greet their
arrival. It is a delightful contrast to mark the
exchange of these flattering remarks, in lieu of the
fierce menace and bitter jealousy that too often have
excited and irritated the rival services of the two coun-
tries that are the leading ones of the civilised world.
As the Duke truly observed, it is of great importance
that the officers of the two services should meet
occasionally, for such intercourse strengthens the
bonds of amity, and leads to promote kindly feelings
and mutual good-will. The effect of such reunions
does not pass away when the transient excitement
and enthusiasm of the affair are over, but remain
to influence the future. This idea was ably illus-
trated in the following passage : " Hereafter when
they meet, in whatever part of the world it may be,
they will be able to look back with satisfaction to
their visits to the harbours of Cherbourg and Ports-
mouth, which I trust will tend to strengthen those
feelings of cordial friendship which subsist between
the two Governments and the two nations." In
many ways have we lately had occasion to remark
the many advantages that may be derived from the
mutual good will that exists between the two
countries. The Duke of SOMERSET adroitly availed
himself of the opportunity then before him to thank
the Admiral and officers of the French navy for the
great kindness which they showed to the sufferers
on board the Bombay when that ship was destroyed
by fire.

M.•DE CHASSELOUP LAUBAT proposed the health
of our QUEEN, and adverted to the happy days which
had arrived when the naval officers of Great Britain
and of France were enabled to appreciate and make
acquaintance with each other. He declared that
these visits reciprocally made were a new guarantee
for the duration of the entente cordiale which now
so fortunately flourished. Without any conceal-
ment both sides exhibited the last experiments tak-
ing place in naval constructions, and each have
learnt from the other something new of a beneficial

nature.
M. LALTBAT remarked that humanity had little to
dread from the exhibition of the great and terrible
instruments of war which the genius of the present
day constructed, because there was little or no
likelihood of their being employed at present, and
also_pne felt convinced for civilised nations " force
meant moderation and respect for right." He con-
cluded by an eloquent allusion to the bond of sym-
pathy which exists among the sailors of every nation,
and declared that the most admirable quality that
distinguished the sailor was that devotion, that
auits,
self-
denial, which even at the cost his f
led him to assist his fellow-men. Sir se E always
in proposing the French Navy, took occasion to
observe that we had had better opportunities than
most naval officers of forming a judgment as to
the skill and gallantry that the French have displayed
in various climes, and he had al Nays felt the greatest
respect and esteem for their heroism and gallantry.
A most brilliant scene was exhibited on this
festive occasion. When the rocket from the Victory
gave the signal, a magic scene presented itself to
the wondering eyes of the delighted beholders. The
sea was a blaze of light, and every vessel was illu-
minated. Fortunately the night was beautiful
and thus no contre-temps occurred to mar the
effect of the beauty and brilliancy of the
affair. This splendid scene will long live in
the recollection of all fortunate enough to be pre-
sent, and may truly be reckoned as a landmark of
progress and an earnest of civilised friendship be-
tween two mighty peoples.
The municipal banquet last night was also a
brilliant affair, and passed off most successfully.
The Mayor, to whom fell the honour of entertaining
the distinguished company, expressed in an earnest
manner the satisfaction which the people of Ports-
-14°11t34 experienced in thus welcoming their guests,