The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-11-17
THE Japan EXPEDITION.

= reception. The Commodore had an in
s tervew with two oil the Imperial Princes
and delivered to them the Presidents let
Ter. He is TO return in the Spring for
/ reply. The Americans and Japanes,
parted with an interchange Of presents
! and mutual expressions OF good will
= The following interesting account o
the movements OF the expedition is from
, the North China Mail OF August llth -
, "rhe appearance Of the steamers-lht
first ever seen in Japanese waters-witI
the other vessels in tow, moving with al
sails furled. at the rate Of nine or ter
knots an hour, appeared to produce con.
siderable sensation among the Japanese
and all the trading junks. with which the
bay was crowded, carefully kept out OIL
The way.
"As the vessels were coming 10 anchor.
Two shells or rockets were fired Into the
air from battery about mile distant.
but apparently as a signal, and not as a
token Of hostility. Several Government
'ats Immediately came of, and endea.
vored TO put on board the vessel the
usual notification TO foreigners, warning
lhemto depart. They were OF received,
however, and the Deputy Governor OF
Urago. who was the only person allowed
10 come on board, was notified that. il the
Japanese authorities endeavored to sur
round the ships with tn usual Gordon OF
boats, it would lead to very serious con
sequences. A few bouts, nevertheless.
fingered around the Su>quehanna. but the
sight OF some warIike preparations salts
fed them that Commodore Perry was in
earnest, and they quickly retired. Du
ring the stay OF the squadron IN the bay
It was never afterwards visited by any
boats. except those econtalning the officials
through whom the negotiations were car.
ried on.
The next morning, Yezlimon, the
Governor OF Ursga, and nobieman Of
the third rank, came off, and, alter ascer.
taining the object of the visit, asked for
time TO despatch an express to Jeddo, in
order TO communicate the information.
aud obtain Instructions how 10 act-
Duing the three days which elapsed De.
fore the answer arrived, the Mississippi
made trip of about ten miles further up
The lay. finding everywhere deep SOUND.
ings. Beyond the promontory OF Urdga,
point which no foreign vessel had passed
before. she discovered large and beau
tiful blight. which was perfectly handbook
ed. and offered The most secure and com.
mOdiouS anchorage. She was followed
alta distance by a number OF Government
brats, but none OF them attempted TO in.
terfere with her.
"On Tuesday, the l2lh. an answer ar
rived from Jeddo, stating that the Empe-
ror had appointed an officer of the high.
est rank to proceed to Ursga. and receive
the letter Of the President of the United
States. .and satisfactory proofs having been
given to Commodore Perry that this ap.
pointment come directly from the lmpe-
rial Government. it was arranged that the
interview should take place on the NOR.
ming OF the 18th.
''The Japanese selected the small town
of Gorihama. about three miles south o
Uraga for the interview. On the morning
Of The 18th, the Susquehanna and the
Mississippi took up position off The town,
and lay with their broadsdes to the shore
The Governor and Deputy Governor OF
Uraga with the commandant Of the mil
ltary lorces, came off to accompany the
Commodore to the landing place. The
officers and men detained 10 accompany
Commodore Perry amounted to 4OO.whlie
the force of the japanese was variousIy
estimated at from 5000 10 1000.
The Commodore was escorted with
the American coIors flying. and the bands
playing the national HAL Columbia" TO
the house Of reception. Here he was re.
ceved by the Prince OF Idzu. first Coun.
clor of the Emperor, who was accompa-
MED by the Prince of Iwsmi The letter
of the President and Commodore Perry's
letter OF credence were formally deliver
ed, and an official receipt given in return
by tine two irinces. The Commodore
stated, that in order 10 give the japanese
Government ample time for delberation
ne would depart in three or four days and
return in a few months, 10 receive the
reply.
"On the following day, Commodore
Perry, in the Mississippi, went abonI ten
miles beyond lhls. making total distance
Of 20 miles beyond The limit of previous,
exploration. From the deck of the irig
ale a crowd OF shipping was seen seven
or eight mi es 10 the northward; and. iron
the number Of junks continually going
and coming, it was evident that this was
The anchorage in front Of the capitol
rhe officers OF the Susquehanna and Mis-
si>sippi speak with admiration of the
beauty of the shores, and the rich cutiva'
ton and luxuriant vegetation which they
everywhere witnessed. The natives with
whom they came in contact, were friend
II in their demeanor, and the Governor
Of Uraga is spoken of as model OF re
fnemenl and good breeding.
The day before the departure OF the
squadron. the Governor went on board
the Susquehanna. taking with him a num-
ber OF presents. consisting of articles OF
Iacquered ware and other Japanese man
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6rThe Presidential Mansion at w Wash.