Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-16

Its Retention S-c.-The North China
Mail OF Aug. 18th, contains authenthic
particulars OF Commodore Pefry's expe-
dition to Japan. The squadron consis-
ted Of the steam frigates Susquehannah
and Mississippi, and the sloops-cf-War
Plymouth and Saratoga. On the 9Th OF
July they reached the bay of Jeddo, and
sailed directly up to the town Of uraga.
Tie appearance Of the steamers-the
first ever seen in japanese waters
with the other vessels in tow, moving
with all sails furled, at the rate. OF
nine or ten knots an hour, appeared to
produce considerable sensation among
1.-THE japanese, and all the trading junks,
with which the bay was crowded,
carefully kept out of their way
Government boats put off with the usual
notification to foreigners to depart. They
were not received, and the deputy Gov
ernor of Uraga, who was the only pet
son allowed to come on board, was noti-
| fed that the squadron should net per-
nit itself to be surrounded by the usual
Gordon of boats. The next day Yezani-
mon, the Governor of Uraga. came off,
land after ascertaining the object Of the
visit, asked for time to despatch an ex-
press to Jeddo, in order to communicate
the information, and obtain instructions
how to act. During the three days which
elapsed before the answer arrival, the
Mississippi made trip of about ten
Imiles further up the bay, finding every
where deep soundings. Beyondt the pro-
lmontory of Uraga, point which na for
Ieign vessel has passed before, she dis
covered a large and beautiful blight,
which was perfectly land-locked, and of
Ifered the most secure and coinmodious
anchorage. An answer arrived from
Jeddo on the 18th, stating that the En-
|peror had appointed an officer Of he
highest rank, to receive the Pressdent's
letter. The interview took placg on the
| It'll at a small town, three mills south
Of L-aga.
| Three houses he'd been erected By the
japanese, one of which was prepared
/ for the interview, while other two were
apparently intended for the accommodation
Of the princes who had come from Jed
do to receive the letter. The officers
ard men detailed to accompany Commo-
dore Perry amounted to about four hun
Idred, while sthe force of the Japan
ese was >ariously estimated at from
five to seven thousand. Their foremost
files extended around the head Of The
blight for the distance of nearly mile,
and with their number of scarlet pen
mems, and banners of various devices,
presented novel and beautiful show
The Commodore was escorted. with the
American colors flying, and the bands
playing the national air 'Hail Columbia, y
TO the house of reception. Here he was
received by the Prince of Idzu, first
councillor of the Emperor, 10 was ac-
com panied by the Prince of Iwami. The
letter of the President and Commodore
Perry's letter of credence were formally
delivered, and an official receipt given in
return by the two princes. The inter
view then terminated, as the latter were
not empowered TO enter into any nego-
tiations. The Commodore stated, how
ever, that in order to give the japanese
government ample time for deliberalion
he would depart in three or four days
and return in few months, to receive
the reply.
Commodore Perry refused in person
to hold an iterview with any but these
princes of the highest rank-all other
negotiations were carried ON through the
officers Of his staff. The natives witnessed
the evolutiens of the steamers with won
der. Mutual presents were made, and
the squadron sailed for Hong Kong on
the 18th, and arrived there on the 7th
of August.