The Sun.
London, England, 1862-08-06 00:00:00

" Brothers of France, once more, and for ever, wel-
come to our shores," were the concluding words of
the address.
M. Richard then read an address in French,
which he presented to the English committee, of
which the following is an outline:—" The way to
progress is difficult to tread in, and we now enjoy
the success which crowns all our endeavours; and
we cry unto all, Courage, fellow-workmen ! Let
us not slacken our onward march, for the future
belongs to us.' Yes, brethren, the future is ours—
our fate depends on ourselves. Let us shake off the
apathy which, up to this moment, has maimed our
will. We did not arrive here without feeling some
apprehension, for prejudices still exists in certain
countries, and in spite of all we knew about the
largeness of your views we feared to fall victims to
the influence of nationality, and to meet with but a
cool reception. Your kindness has proved that you
understand that all working men are brethren, and
that too many interests invite them to be united not
to do so. National divisions have vanished before
reason and before the influence of progressive ideas.
The labouring classes of all nations must march on,
hand in hand and heart to heart, to conquer their
liberty by a sacred unity of efforts. We feel an
inexpressible delight in this hearty meeting to be
able to forget the bloody wars which have so long
divided us. The frontier duties, by a gradual de-
creasing, will allow trade to expand. Our two
nations, each freely developing its special genius,
will be as two sisters animated by a noble emula-
tion. No more will science be a murderous weapon
in the hands of nations, and engines and tools will
become the instruments of civilisation. To cope
with engines is certainly terrible, for they are, like
a herculean labourer, Lever tired—always standing,
and never stopping. They are passive servants of
a reproachless exactitude, and of a sobriety which
no human being will ever reach. In time of mur-
derous wars, when all exportation is shut in, they
are dangerous rivals, but in time of peace they
become powerful and useful auxiliaries The
wonders of human genius cannot be enemies of
humanity itself. We may now hope for a world
inspired by a new faith—a world, the motto of
which will be these three words—all three manifes-
tations of one same principle—Justice, Solidarity,
and Love. You well know that we can handle
tools better than speech. It is with a deep and
a heartfelt emotion that we thank you for your kind
reception. To you, working men, our grateful
thanks are conveyed in a brotherly embrace; and
be convinced of our thankfulness, and receive it in
our name and that of our fellow working men in
France."

M. Richard and Mr. Harris then shook hands
and exchanged the above addresses, the other dele-
gates and English workmen having also shaken
hands amidst tremendous cheering, the meeting was
addressed by Dr. Worthington, Mr. Charles Mur-
ray, and several other gentlemen, and did not con-
clude till a late hour in the evening, The utmost
good feeling and cordiality appeared to p
room well
s, the
revail be-
e
and
tween the workmen of the two countries
visitors from France must have left
the
satisfied with the cordiality of the reception with
which they met.

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HOP INTELLIGENCE.-,The South Eastern Gazelle
reports the progress of the hop e
cant plantations, crops in various parts of th
country. We select reports from some of the most imp.or
night will have a b :
Maidstone.—The shower of Saturday
beneficial effect on the bine,
and in
some
measure stop it from turning yellow. Still there isl i a
large,
which will not do
quantity of bine looking and t upon
unkindly,e way ye
much ; but should the mould not increase,
hops
an average grow a good crop. Sittingbofree
from vermin
are still improving. They are remarkably
and coming fast out into burr.
well, the fine weather of
Rochester.—The Planta-
tions are still looking remarkably
improved the condition of
the past week having very
muchected to be early this year.
the plant. Picking is
upgs. the, plants were last week
Canterbury.—In some
.erxht but the rain of Saturday
suffering much from the.a °
In this locality a plantation of
night has revived
isth„mtimated by experienced judges will
about 30 scree it itto 14 cwt per acre. Many hops adjoining
produce from 1
are good and clean, and are giving promise of growing more
than an average crop. A beautiful branch of hops, con-
tainwas plucked the other evening in the
Redicinig about 16,
ing
ground, and, had a very healthy appearance.
Farnham,
Alton, and Country Districts, August 2.—Since
our.an _
t
last report there is a decided improvement in our plan-
tations, „dare
a good crop
ations, and with the continuance of the high temPe
may be expected. Worcester.—The Worcester
Herald
although the
says :—We are unable to report
any improvement
rin these plantations dining the past week,
weather has been as suitable as could
be
so much from
seasons, the plant this year has suffereddesired in ordinary
blight, and the bine so deficient, that it is now too late for
any material improvement, and the result must be one of
years. some
f the smallest crops we have had or 11113