The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-19

ITraMlated from La Patrie, OF Paris, April i.
The expedition directed by tho United States against
the Japanese empire is not Of those enterprises
which excite the disrust the jealousy Of civilized
nations They must the contrary make in or
der that the expedition realizes all the hopes which it
gives to tho other side Of the Atlantic In England,
the most influential Of the press have applauded
that great idea; and In that say they have
answered the sentiments Of all tho learned men OF the
United States cannot Be- otherwise in France All those
who attach any value to the extension Of relations among
the different peoples of the earth of increasing
the general well being. will follow with the lvcest in
tsrest and will give all their sympathes to those bold
navgators who are going to try to and vast
field to the spirit of enterprise not only for tho American
people, but for all tho nations OF the universe
1t known indeed that the entry of japan Is closed
in absolute manner to the foreigners OF a nations
1t is thus will Of the jealous and suspicious policy Of
the government Of that country faithful imtator Of
the traditions followed in the empire of China. For
several centuries this Introduction against foreigners has
subssted and is aimed with the most cx remc rigor
Sometimes the zeal Of Catholic missionaries has bafled
the vigilance Of the Japanese authorities but they have
been nearly all sacrificed and tho exertions Of these
dauness apostles OF civilization could not break raise
the barriers established by policy which originated in
the most barbarous religious Elnaticsm.
single people OF Europe-tbe Dutch-havc been admit
ted to traffic with tho Japanese and this trade but
for the entry of two vessels every in the port of
500 000 They consisted of sugars tin cotton thread
black pepper cloves lead rwood cloths wools cambles
and quantity Of other articles, Of less Importance In
return these vessels took cargoes of brass and cam
phor. 1t is known what shameful conditions tho
Dutch merchants had the power to obtain this exclusive
privilege They could not put their tho Japanese
soil without denying their religion by tramping tho
image Of the Now that obligation is no more OBJ
served either because the Dutch havo refused to sub
nit any longer to it, OF that the Japanese govern
mcnt has considered 1t rs useless.
The exclusive policy OF Japan not only directed
against the Western people but the Eastern people with
the exception of tho Chnese equally put under tho
ban of the empire The Chinese unks admitted In
the port of Nangasaki.
We have already remarked in announcing the dcpar.
ture Of the American expedition, the Importance OF its
results to the commerce Of the world Ono may judge
of its importance when he thinks that the Japanese Ar
chipelago has population estimated by the most mode
rate Of travellers to be 80 OF inhabitants soms
say as Coos that that country is rich products
of every kind which constitute vast OF exchange
in the commerce of nations.
What England did in China twelve years ago. tho
United States going to attempt in Japan. Now
adaythanks to the Of the expedition OF Admiral
Cochanethe principal ports Of China are opened to the
vessels of all nations Of the world and whatever
the motives for the English policy in that case,
cannot do less than applaud, in the name Of the ntc
rests Of commerce and civilization the advantages that
she has obtained for thcm and which have been enjoyed
ever since.
We have stated the forces which will compose tho Ame
rican expedition The United States journals do not ap
pear to have tho least doubt Of its That il also
the opinion Of the English newspapers Indeed" says
the London Times although the Japanese more
warke than the Chinese they could not do any
thing against the cannons Of the three frigates And
again the shores well known the America whalcrs
and also the Strait of Sangara which separates Niphon
from Tcso the two principal islands Of the Japanese en-
possible that Commodore Perry may encounter in
the execution the enterprise conded to him. unfore
seen obstacles; but they cannot stop great nation
her disposal will permit her to happily end
later an expedition the Of which interests her
commerce to 70 high q degree.
It is asserted that fearing the dangers which threaten
it. the Japanese has asked tho aid Of tho Lower
Countries in order to obtain their mediation with the
United States. We strongly doubt whether not the
Lower Countries wish to take charge Of such negotiations
TO accept It, they would act against their interest
for the Dutch commerce can but profit by the removal
Of the Introduction which us upon the flags Of other
tions in the japanese ports.
We repeat 1t, the civilized nations only with
pleasure the of in the issue Of which
they have direct ncontestabe advantage and France
In herscf must desire its and prepare herself to
take part in its immense results.