Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-18

trac1ive dopmas of Roman Catholicism were remark
ably successful in displacing Slntoolsm ana Duuo
hism, the prevalent religions of tie people: Inc
converts numbered nearly hundred Thousand souis'
embracing members Of the Imperial family, and the
Mikado himself is said 10 have been believer. In
the course of hundred years the trade with Europe
had waxed exceedingly. The commercial lmpor-
lance Of the discoveries had declined however, ana
the Dutch, always ready to extend their tralnc were
soon located at every Japanese port OF any moment
TO drive GU; their Portuguese rivals entirely was
great object with the thrifty Hollanders. Stories
were accordingly circulated, that the Ca'holic MIS-
sionaries, true believers in the FaPal supremacy
de r ned to bring the Islands under the rule OF the
Roman MONTH"; The fears thus excited were soon In
ungovernabe fame. revolution took place. Inc
Siogon of the day was dePosed war OF extermlna
ton wa9ed against the Jesuts, and hosts OF falthtu
converts faithful even in death, put to the sword
History records that the Dutch had oVershot the
mark. They had stirred up so thorough dread OF
Eu1opean treachery, that they themselves came very
near suffering the consequences and only saved Inc
narrow footing they still retain at NagasaGl, oI aio
ing in the slaughter and torture OF their christian
brethren. Even now their two vessels per annum
are ALWAYS deprived of their armature and rudders,
the moment they to anchor; and Whatever cash
capital they bring along is kind ly taken care OF oy
the Japanese authorities There is no reason to believe
that the captains and sailors have To open commercial
relations every year by tramPing on the crucIhx
though during the first heat OF luminosity against the
Catholics that formuary was undoubtedly exacted
and obgngly compiled with.
From the of this anti Christian warfare, 1857,
! the whole policy of the Japanese Government has
been directed the prohibition of foreign intercourse
! The Dutch and Chinese alone trade at Nagasaki.
Tina: port is the only one open as an ancorage ground
to foreigners the condition of that favor being the
deposit of all their with the authorities OF the
CITY. Under circumstances is any one permitted
to land engage in traffic. To anchor in any other
harbor of the Empire instantly exposes a vessel 10
destruction. Natives of other countries, shipwreck-
ed or coming voluntarily upon the shores, are con-
signed 10 prison. Natives OF the islands shlpwreck-
! ed aboad are not permitted to return, save upon
| n 10
was transmitted to the European powers in lS43.
| We may review briefly the various attempts of
civilization break down the selfish barrier OF the
| Japanese.
L. sent an embassy thither obtain the privilege of
trade for the East India Company AS the war upon
foreigners had yet been declared, the advantages
asked for promptly granted All the ports OF
the empire were opened to the Company's vessels
remaining so, however, for only dozen or fifteen
years. when the exclusive system was reinstated. In
1911, England made another effort to get in, haV-
ing conquered the various Dutch possessions OF the
Dutch Factory at DeZima, but the Japanese refused
to accede to any such arrangement. In spite of eve
~ article on the par; of the English, the Factory
was Tor several years carefully protected, and eventu-
alIy guaranteed 10 its Dutch possessors. The Brit
ish have since repeated the attempt. Certain
" they would stand chance than any others.
SO infexibie have the Japanese been PreIudiced by
their doings In 1911, and their more recent Subuga-
ton of China.
The Russians have endeavore to find ingress ever
since the days of Cathanne The proximity OF their
Kamsckatkan Territories, and the Of the strag
Cling Japanese sailors, at various times, before me
decree of 1913 promulga have been ineffec-
tnally relied upon In 1904, Russian envoy visited
Nigask in great state. and through the Intervention
of the Dutch obtained audience, but that was all.
The Court OF Jeddo wanted nothing to do with that
Of ST. Petersburg. The Emperor Alexander deciar-
ed war, and captured few inconsiderable islands at
the north. Fhe Japanese retaiated by Selling Rus
sian frigae, with its and notified their enemies
that every Of the capves should he put to death,
unless hostilities were suspended. The war, was
therefore, terminated.
| The Dutch have managed to maintain their post at
Dezima. with the slender advantages yields, by dint
contemplating submission to the authorities. King
William, in 1884. thought to obtain modification OF
the prohibtve policy. 10 that end he sent letter
to Siouoon detailing the result of the Chinese war;
and begging that there should be some let up of the
wreched embargo, in favor of the European CONNER
cal powers. After maIrrely deliberating upon the
proposition for years, the Siogoon replied that he
had carefully watched the progress of in Chi
ma, involving the overthrow of the fundamental law
Of that empire. Those events, upon which his ma
iesty Of the Netherlands based his arguments, were,
in his eyes. The strongest reasons for re-arm-
ing the standing policy of the Japanese 1t was clear
that there could be peace without the entire excu-
sion Of strangers. Had the Chinese never allowed
the English to gain foothold in Canton, their do
nestle institutions would have remained undisurbed.
| From the moment said the Sogoon, " that we
yield one point, we become vulnerable in all. This
was the reasoning of my ancestor when he debated
with JAPAN and but for the evidence of sincere friend
ship for country which you have often given rest
assured that you would be rigdy excluded as the
other nations of the West. Now that you possess
this privilege desire that you may continue to en-
Joy ii but shall be very careful to extend it
any other people whatever for is easier to main
tain embankment in good state of preservation,
than prevent the widening Of breach, when it has
once been opened. l have given my officers orders
accordingly the future will prove that our policy is
wiser than that of the Chinese Empire"
The Japanese, it will be remarked. not without
fair share of shrewdness. The Siogoon argues in
geniousY.
, The Government of the United States has repeat.
eddy tried to effect Judgment the islands, but
with no better prosperity than its European COMPETE
tors. In 1916, Com. Bidde made the mistake of vi
olating the laws of the Empire, in bringing his fri
, gate to anchor in the harbor of Jeddo. His obec
was the opening Of commercial relations and his OBJ
= iect he made known to the Siogoon by letter. Ut
= Tended by the unfortunate blunder with which The
= Commodore opened his negotiation, the Siogoon re-
piled CURLY:
3. According to the laws of Japan, the Japanese
can only trade with Hollanders and Cinnamon. Anne
RIGA cannot be permitted have treaty with Japan
: commerce with the Empire, while such permits
sion is granted to other nation. Besides whatev
er relates foreign countries is attended to
aki, and in this bay you will therefore depart al
: soon as possible, and never return"
: Shortly after, soop-of-war was dispatched to ia
: nan to demand the restoration of few American
e sailors who had been shipwrecked of the is
f lands. They were promptly and courteously
l. dered, notwithstanding the national law upon the
j. point and Of any round for hostili
between two 'Eh.