Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-05

yored TO put on board the vessel the
usual notification to foreigners, warning
them to depart. They were not recei-
F. we'd, however, and the Deputy Govern
, or Of Uruga, who WINS the only person
allowed to come on board, was notified
that, if the Japanese authorities cndeav.
orcd to surround the ships with the
usual Gordon OF boats, it would lead to
very serious consequences. a few
boats, nevertheless, fingered around the
; Susquchanna, but tho sight Of some
warlike preparations satisfied them that
Commodore Perry was in earnest, and
they quickly retired. During tho stay
of the squadron in the bay it was never
afterwards visited by any boats, except
those containing the officials through
whom the negotiations were Carried on.
The next morning Yczalmon. the
governor Of Uraga. aud noblcmpn Of
the Third rank, came of, and, after as.
ccrisining the object Of the visit, asked
for time to dispatch an express TO Jeddo,
in order to communicate the informa-
'rion, and obtain instructions how to act.
During the three days which elapsed
before the answer. arrived, the Missis.
sippi made a trip OF about ten miles
further up the bay. finding everywhere
deep soundings. Beyond the promon.
tory Of Uraga, point which no foreign
vessel had passed before, she discover
ed large and beautiful bisht, which
was perfectly land locked, and offered
the most secure and commojious an,
chorage. She was followed at dis
,ance by number ofgovernment BOATS,
bu, none Of them attempted to interfere
with her.
On Tuesday, the 10Th, an answer ar
rived from Jeddo, stating that the en-
peror had appointed an officer Of the
highest rank 10 proceed TO Uraga, and
receive the letter Of the President Of
the United States. and satisfactory
! proofs having been given to Commodore
Perry that this appointment came di.
rectly from the Imperial Government.
it was arranged that the interview should
take place on the morning of the 18th.
The japanese selected the small
town of Gurilama, about three miles
south of Uraga, for the interview. On
the morning Of the l4,h the Susquehan-
M and the hlississippi took nm pOsi.
ton Off the town, and lay with their
broadsides to the shore.-The Govern.
or and Deputy Governor Of Uraga, with
the commandant Of tho military forces,
came off to accompany the Commodore
to the landing place.-The officers and
men detailed to accompany Commodore
Perry amounted to about 400, while
the force of the Japanese was various.
lily estimated at from 5000 to 1000.
The Commodore was escorted with
the American colors flying. and the
bands playing the national air, Hail
Columbia" to the house of reception.
Here he was received by the Prince
of Ida, first Councillor Of the Empe-
ror, who was accompanied blythe Prince
of Iwami. Tho letter of the President
and Commodore Perry's letter of cre-
lencc were formally delivered, and an
official receipt given in return by the
two Princes. The Commodore stated
that, in order to give the Japanese
Government ample time for dclibera-
ton, lie would depart in three or four
days, and return in irw months 10 re-
ceive the reply.
On the following day Commodore
Perry, in the Mississippi, went about
ten miles beyond this, making total
distance of 90 miles beyond the limit of
previous exploration. From the deck
Of the frigatc crowd Of shipping was
seen seven or eight miles to the North
ward; and from the number of junks
continually going and coming. it was
evident that this was the anchorage in
front of the capitol. The officers of
the Snsqnchanna and Mississippi speak
with admiration Of the beauty Of the
shores, and the rich cultivation and lux
nriant vegetation which they everywhere
witnessed. The natives with whom
they came in contact, were friendly in
their demeanor, and the governor of
Uraga is spoken Of as model Of re-
fnement and good breeding.
The day bei;re the departure Of the
squadron, the Governor went on board
the Susqnehanna, taking with him a
number of presents, consisting of nr,i'
Giles of lacqnered ware and other jap
anesc manufactures.
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