The Sun.
London, England, 1858-08-07 00:00:00

E SUN,

felicitations to the new Baronet, and the brave
Lord CLYDE, of Clydesdale, still fighting his way to
fresh glory through the armed thousands in that
fierce and desperate Rebellion !

The cannon at Cherbourg have boomed forth a
cordial welcome to Queen VICTORIA, and the EMPEROR
and EMPRESS have rendered all honour to their
illustrious visitors. But, far beyond any ceremo-
nious reception—far beyond red-tapist welcome, is
that which proceeds from the hearts of a people,
freely and kindly rendered to the majestic represen-
tative of a nation once hostile, but now a faithful
and unflinching ally. Those—whether Englishman
or Frenchman we care not, who would breed dis-
sension between the two great nations of Europe—
who would embitter the one people against the other,
or produce malevolence where all should be friendly,
should receive the censure which they so greatly de-
serve. We rejoice in our fleets and arsenals, in the
magnificent harbours which PROvIDENCE has bestowed
upon us, and in which the navies of the world might
float in safety. Should we view with jaundiced eye-
sight the enterprise of our friends and neighbours,
who have made science repair natural deficiencies,
and produced the magnificent harbour and arsenal,
on which every true-hearted Englishman will
honestly congratulate them ? We hope and
believe that we shall continue friends; but if
not, we would not envy a particle of the
strength and power that justly entitles France to a
position second to none on the political ladder. We
believe that we are but giving expression to the
voice of public opinion in stating that which we
have carefully collected in every quarter, from the
highest to the lowest class. There is a general feel-
ing favourable to the French alliance, in which no
particle of jealousy or malevolence can be detected.
Many persons of high rank in either country were
in attendance, but we confess that we received
with ev en greater pleasure the honest, the
enthusiastic cheers that came forth from bloused
peasants or humble workmen. These exhibited
thorough sincerity. There was no diplomatic hum-
bug in their honest shouts. They furnished a stronger
guarantee for the maintenance of the Alliance than
all the protocols which diplomatists could concoct,
or which might be ratified with all the formalities
known to red-tapism.
The elaborate and admirable report which will be
found in another part of our impression,
and for which we are indebted to our kind
and respected contemporary, the Morning Post,
contains a graphic detail of what has taken place.
It might easily be imagined that everything that
could be effected would be done to grace the cere-
mony and to receive the Royal and distinguished
visitors with all honour. But no previous prepara-
tions could have given tone to the myriads of voices
that sung forth clearly and distinctly from myriads
of honest throats, which showed that whatever may
happen to be the differences of Alinisters, French-
men and Englishmen will still be friends, if not
brothers. Every heartfelt cheer from the most
simple artizan was stronger evidence in support of
the continued peace and tranquillity of Europe, than
the most elaborate forms, the most expensive exhi-
bitions of administrative amicability or diplomatic
friendship. We may now, on behalf of the peoples
of both countries ask, Quis seperabet—who shall pro-
duce animosity amongst those who were so long im-
properly regarded as natural enemies, but who now
know the inestimable advantages and benefits of being
mutual friends? Many have written with pens steeped
in gall of the folly of the Irish in indulging in faction
fights in remote districts, and injuring their neigh-
bours in consequence of hereditary quarrels. Before
we censure our Hibernian brethren, let us pluck
the beam from our own eyes, moderate
the prejudices that have " grown with our growth
and strengthened with our strength." Let us "do
as we would be done by," and the peace and tran-
quillity of the civilised world will be ensured. With
mutual kindness and good faith there can be no cause
of quarrel ; and while they are in accord, who will
fling down the gage or initiate hostilities ? Every
favourable auspice, then, to the magnificent works
at Cherbourg. May they long remain the glory
of France, the admiration of the world ! We
should not say this if we fancied fora moms ,t
menace to England," or something intended for our

humiliation or subjugation. 'We regard it, however,
in a better spirit, and can honestly compliment the
EMPEROR and people of France on what is a legiti-
m2.te source of pride, and which we can admire with-
out either envying or dreading.

THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH

CABLE.

(By British and Irish .21Iaynctic Telegraph, direct
from Valentia.)

VALENCIA, SATURDAY MORNING.
Signals from Newfoundland regularly received.
Communication perfectly maintained.

SIR,--I beg to forward you a further telegram,
just received (11 a.m.) from Valenti am, sir,
yours very truly,
Aug. 6, 1858. GEO. SAWARD, Sec.
(Copy.)
"To THE DIRECTORS OF THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH
COMPANY.

" VALE N TIA.
" Electric communication is maintained perfectly.
In answer to the signals from our coils they returned
us this morning, at 8.40 accurately to Greenwich
time, as directed, the pre-arranged landing signal.
The complete instruments, which were on board the
Niagara, for speaking cannot possibly be adjusted for
some days. " WntrEnousz."

VALENTIA, FRIDAY.
The Agamemnon and Valarous left early this
morning for Cork, where they will coal and proceed
to Plymouth. The end of the cable was landed
safely close by the pier at Knightstown yesterday
afternoon, the paddle-boa boats ot theValarous carry-
ing it. The wind being high, it was feared the
Agamemnon might have to put to sea immediately
after a sufficient quantity had been veered out to
reach the land. The end of the cable has been con-
nected with the cowpany's station, andthe signals of
alternate currents in opposite directions continue
through the cable. The currents from Newfound-
land are very good, giving deflections of 61 on either
side of galvanometer, according as a positive or
negative current is transmitted. The regulating
apparatus transmitting messages through the cable
is fitting up at each end, that for Newfoundland
having been taken out of the Gorgon; but it will
probably be a few days before it is finally adjusted
and ready for work. The line is expected to be
open to the public in three weeks or a month, when
the line overland to Placantia (Newfoundland) and
other arrangements have been completed.

QUEENSTOWN, AUG. 6, 7 P.M.
The Agamemnon and Valorous are coming into
the harbour. The Nile saluted them with 21 guns.
The Valorous returned the salute with 7 guns.

SUCCESSFUL LAYING OF THE CHANNEL
ISLANDS TELEGRAPH CABLE.
SOUTHAMPTON, FRIDAY EVENING.
The submarine telegraph between England and
the Channel Islands was successfully laid this day,
and communication between Southampton and
Alderney is now going on.