The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-24


This singular document which perhaps surpasses IN
ITS dimensions. and in particulars OF composition any
state paper which was addressed to our govern
ment arrived at the Department OF State yesterday.
We had an opportunity OF seeing the extraordinary mis-
siye and have been favored with the following copy OF
translation, which was made from the Chinese by Mr.
Parker, and transmitted with the original document.
The whole accompaniment is almost as unique as the
document ITSELF twill be deposited with the archives
of government to crafty the curiosity OF rrisiosos.
Accompanying tins letter. adore ssed to Mr. Cush
ing, our late commissioner to China-of which VIC fur.
nish also a translation.
The contents Of the letter to the President are very
agreeable. It breathes the pure spirit Of peace. and
sincere desire TO extend the benefits Of Intercourse be-
tween the two great nations" the Central tTlowery
Kingdom, as the Chinese call their cssn eesre, and
Il is Amusing to see with what an air Of courtesy
the Emperor himsef for not seeing nr Gushing
at Pekin. Our commissioner was most anxious 10 tse
the trouble Of the visit but the Emperor plays he
pomatis and DISCUSSES his policy of keeping strangers
from his capital under the appearance oil e greatest
consideration for the comfort of the ambassador.
The letter to the President consists OF roll feet
inch long, by feet IL inches wide. The writing is
field Of plain yellow silk, with margin Of silk OF the
same color embroidered in gold thread The letter is
in two Languages Chinese and Manchu Tartar In cha
which are eparaed in the middle by the imperial seal
which is composed of Chinese characters enclosed IN
carouehe about three inches square This roll is en-
| closed in wrapper of yellow silk yellow being the
imperial color which again is enclosed in round box
covered with yellow silk and closed by two astenngs
of jade stone and finally is enclosed in an oblong
square box of rosewood and padded and lined with vel
low silk. sa....A
coPY.
The Great Emperor presents his regards to the Pres
dent, and trusts he is well.
the Emperor having looked up and received the mani
TEST will OF Heaven, hold the rens of government over
and soothe and tranquize the Central tlowery King
DOM regarding all within and beyond the border seas
! one and the same family. M4a
Early in the spring. the ambassador of your honorable
nation Caleb Cushing having received your letter, ar
| rived from afar, at my province of Yue He having
passed over the vast with unspeakabe toll ant
fatigue, the Emperor not bearing to him turthe
Inconvenience of travelling by land and water to dis
with his coming to Pekng be presented at Court
specially appointed Ke Wing of the Imperial House Nj
mister and Commissioner Extraordinary, to repair
thther, and to treat him with courteous attention
| Moreover, they having negotiated and settled al
things proper the said Minister took the letter, and
scented for my inspections and sincerity and friend
and sentiments being with the sincerity and trutl
kind at the time Of opening and perusng it, my pleasure
| and delight were exceedingly profound.
All and everything they had settled regarding the re-
guations Of commerce l. the Emperor, further examine
with the utmost scrutiny, and found they all persp
cuous and entirely and perfectly udcious and foreve
| worthy Of adherence.
TO Kwang Chow, Hen Min, Flh Chow, Ming Pc, ant
Shang Hae' it is alike permitted the citizens OF TIN
United States to proceed and according to the articles
the treaty at their convenience to carry
/ Now bound by perpetual amty and concord, advan
tage will accrue to the citizens Of both nations which
trust must certainly the President also to be
tremely well satisfied and delighted.
/ Taon kwang, oath yr 18th m. and 7th d. Q6th Dec
| AID. lSl4.i
Great seal of the empire in Chinese sisnet Of the
and Tartar imperial will.