The Express.
London, England, 1864-04-28 00:00:00

JAPAN.

The latest edifices from Japan are to the 2nd of
March, at which date Sir Rutherford Aloock bad
not arrived out. The embassy which left Japan
lately uu r visit to the treaty powers of Europe is
said to have drawn on the Central Bank of Western
India a million of dollara Two shipwrecks are
reported from Japan--ooe the British barque Star
of Peace, of Bristol, William Eames master, which
struck on a sunken reef about five miles from the
shore, off Cape Omesaki ; the only survivor of a
crew of fourteen is Joseph_ Corbett, who managed
to report the affair to Yokohama after some time
bad elapsed. The Japanese showed great kind-
ness to the crew while staying at a vil-
lage. where they landed for a short time before
again venturing to sea in their long boat, which
capsized with them. The other wreck was the
Nigeria, Captain M'lisy, on the way from Shauphae
to Makodadi, on the 31st of December. This vessel
struck a ruck off Cape Sirikani, and loot her rudder ;
abs was then driven stern foremost ou the beach
no., the town of Matsumai. The crew were most
hospitably treated by the Prince of Matsumai's
people, and all payment refused.
The Tycoon had left Yedo for Miako, and it was
thought he would not soon return to the former
plate.

DEATH OF MR. KERSHAW, DI.P.--Inttilligen.NS
vas received by electric telegraph in Mmehester yesterday
of the death at Striethani, Suney, of Mr. James llershaw,
seed the members for Stockport, and head of the firm of
Kenhaw, Sidsbottom. and Co., cotton spinners. manufae-
twin, and calico print n, Portland•steset, Manchester.
Mr. Kenyan was born in 1793, sod was one of the successful
men of the day. He stalled life as a warehouse lad, bet
showed such eminent business qualities that at • tolerably
early age he was made a partner iu the mercantile firm
of Lees, Millington, sad Callmder, of which ultimately be
lideme the leading partner. It was not till some years
after that he became a miaow and manufacturer. As •
liberal politician he took part is most of the stirring emote
is Manchester from 1810 forwards, including the Reform
and -the anti-Con Law League agitations. He was • mem-
ber of the council of the league, and supported the move-
meet liberally with hie pares, as well es with his voice and
personal ineurece. He was • subscriber of 1,0001. to the
• Great anti-Coro-taw League Fund." an it was termed, and
about the woe time be subscribed LOCO'. towards pae-
diatric public parks for the people of Biaechester. He
was alao a liberal supporter of wheals and of foreign
minion,. So munificent was be in his desire to promote
my work that he thought to be good, that it is said in a
single year hie mute was down as a subscriber to throe dif-
feeestonjects bibs aumuotof 1,0004. each He mime earned
supporter of the movement foe obtaining a charter of WOW-
poralacto for Manchester, was elected an alderman of the
Int town council under the charter, and was made third
mayor of Manchester, in 1849, holding the °Moe for two
yam. He became a mediae= for the repressetation of
Stockport in parliament along with Mr. Cobdes, in July,
1847, but was defeated. la December of the same year,howver, oo Mr. Cohan 'mating his seat at Stockport, to
accept • sea for the West Riding of Yorkshire, be stood a
wood contest, and was elected. He motioned to hold the
mat till his death. He was held is high respect both in
Stockport and Manchester. He lost his only son looms years
empire{ several daughters survive him.

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Ti. ALIECANDEA.—After undergoing it survey,
this-vessel, which is still lying in the Tort•th Dock. Lieer.
psol, will be rapidly completed aed made needy for sea by
the Meeln. Miller. The custom-hour ofteen have of cause
left the ship.
GAILIDALDI AND THE WORLINO Max or LIVER-
TOOL. —Os Townley eves* the delegates of the various
trades appointed to arrange a working nien's demonstration
is the event of GaribaWs visiting Liverpool passed • reso.
/triton to the effect that • suitable testimootal be promoted
the General. Various suggestions ware thrown out, but
the proposal to purchase • yacht, or the half of Capron,
it with the most approvaL

Tax Comvirrr foev ura—Tbesheriffshave received
• esoomeoicetion from the Hossirrollkie squat Wog nom
dal Owe does cot appear NIT sufficient ammo for interference
with the execution of the espitel eseteoae, the death of tbe
miesdered mart boring been the direct result of deadly
vieieses oacomitted is cold blood for the purposed robbery.
CerwrAL PALacs.— thir SHILLING DAY.
11INIOILSDAY, A NUL 27.—Adesissioas os mimed, 1,966;
dairy mere mass% 1,103; *steal, 3,068.