Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-03
The Japan Expedition.

"The squadron consisting Of the steam frigales
Susquehanna and Mississippi, and the Shops Of war
Plymouth and Saratoga, sailed from the haTbor of
Napaklang, 10 Loochoo, on the III Of July. On the
morning Of the 10Th they made Cape ldzu, near the
southern entrance of the Bay of Jeddo, and, sailing
directly up the bay, anchored in the afternoon OF the
town Of Urago, more than mile beyond the former
anchorage Of HOrrisson and Columbus The alp
pearance of the sieamers-the first seen in Ja-
panese waIers-wlh the other vessels in to ~, showing
with all sails ured, AT the rate of nine knots
an hour, appeared TO pr oduce considerable sensation
among the Japanese. and all the trading unks, with
which the bay was rowded, carefully Kept out Of
their way.
AS the vessels we're coming 10 anchor, two shells
rockers fred into the air from battery about
mile distant, but apparently signal, and not as
token Of hostility. Several government boats i'm
mediately off, and endeavored to put on board
the vessel the usual notification foreigners, warn
ing hem TO depart. They were not received, how
ever, and the deputy governor Of Uraga, who was
the only person allowed to come on board, mott.
fed that, If The Japanese authorities endeavored TO
surround the ships with the usual Gordon Of boats it
would lead 10 very serious consequences. A lew
boats, nevertheless, fingered around the Susquehan-
ma, but the sight Of some warke preparations satls
fed them that Commodore Perry was in earnest
and they quickly retired. During the stay of the
squadron IN the bay it was never afterwards visited
by any boats, except those containing the officials
through whom the negotiations carried on
The next morning, YezaimDn, the governor of IRA
ga, and nobeman Of the third rank, came off, and
alter ascerIalnng The object of the VISIT asked for
time TO despatch an express TO Jeddo, in order to
communicate the information, and obtain instruc-
lions how to act. During the three days which
elapsed before the answer arrived, the Mississippi
made trip OF about ten miles further up the bay,
finding everywhere deep soundmgs. Beyond the
promontory of Uraga, point which no former
sci had passed before, she discovered a large and
beautiful blight, which was perfectly andlocked ,and
offered the most secure and commodious anchorage.
She was followed at a distance by number of gov
eminent boals, but of them attempted to inter-
iere with her, or with the cutters of the different
vessels which were sounding in advance OF her,
The presence Of the squadron appeared to cause no
interruption 10 the inland commerce. for the bay was
at all tunes studded with large junks and hundreds
OF small craft, passing up and down.
On Tuesday, the 18Th, an answer arrived from
Jeddo, stating that the emperor had appointed AN
officer OF the highest rank to 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 d.
reclly from the inner ial government, it was ar
ranged that the Interview should take place on the
morning of the l4th. Weunderstand that the Com
modore first informed on his arrival that Nagas-
sak was The proper point from which to negotiate
With the Japanese government, but he replied that
request TO proceed thilher would be an insult TO
his government.
The japanese selected the small town Of Guri-
hama, about three miles south OF Uraga, for The in
terview. On The morning OF the 18th, the Susque-
hanna 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 military iorces came off to
accompany the Commodore to the landing place.
Three houses had been erected by the Japanese one
Of which was prepared for the interview, while the
other two apparently intended for the accom-.
mediation lthe princes who had come lIom Jeddo
10 receive the letter. The officers and men de.
tailed to accompany Commodore Perry amounted to
about 400, while the force OF the Japanese was va
riously estimated al from 5000 to 1000. Their fore
most files extended around the head Of the blight for
the distance Of nearly mile and with their number
Of scarlet pennons, 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
"Hail Columbia TO the house OF reception Here
he was received by the Prince of dzu, first council
Tor Of the emperor, who mpahied by the
Prince lwani. The letter of the President and
Commodore Perry's letter Of credence we're formally
delivered, and an official recepi given in return by
the two Princes. The interview then termnaied,as
the latter were not empowered to enter into any ne.
goatOns The Commodore stated, however, that
IN order 10 give the Japanese government ample
time Tor deliberations, he would depart in three or
four DAY S, and return in a lew months to receive
the reply. We.may here mention, that this was
the only instance in which Commodore Perry met
any OF the Japanese officials in person. The Gov
erhOr OF UTaga was not received by him, as not be-
ing Of equal rank, and all the previous and subse-
quent negotiations with the japanese we're carried
on through thu officers of the COmmodore's staff,
and commander Buchanan, Of the Susquehannah.
The governor and deputy-governor Uraga, with
the Interpreters and attendants, after the inter
view, were treated to trip in the Susquehanna,
where they witnessed for the first time the per-
Torrance ofthe steam engine. After leaving them
ct Uraga, the squadron stood across the bay to-
wards the eastern shore and then proceeded to the
point reached by the Missis ippi, about ten miles
above the Uraga. On the following day Commo-
dore Perry, in the Mississippi went about ten miles
beyond this making total distance of twenty
miles beyond the limit of previous exploration.
From the deck Of the frigate crowd of ship
ping was seven or eight miles to northward
and, from the number of iunks continually going
and coming, it was evident that this was the an
chorage in front of the capital The officers of the
Susquehanna and Mississippi speak with admira-
ton of the beauty of the shores and the rich euti-
walton and luxurant vegetation which they every
where witnessed The natives with whom they
came in contact where friendly in their demeanor
while the governor Of Uraga is spoken of as a
model Of refinement and good breeding.
The day before the departure ofthe squadron
the governor went on board The Susquehannah,
taking with him number of presents, consist
ing of articles of lacquered ware and other Japan
ese manufactures. suitable collection Of pres
ents was prepared in return and, in spite OF his
declaration that it was contrary to the Japanese
law, he was obliged to accept them in order to
prevent the rejection of his own He afterwards
brought of large quantity of poultry for the yes
sci, and received in return large box of choice
American garden seeds, his acceptance of the
presents on the previous visit having tc his great
joy, been sanctioned by his superiors Notwth-
standing the repeated concessions which the Jap
anese made to the demands ofCommodore Perry,
they are said to have been very cordial and friend
ly in their intercourse, and to have taken their
final leave with show of resl regret.
The squadron sailed from the Bay Of Jeddo on
the 18th, and, after encountering severe gale
during the 2lst aud 22d, arrived at Loochoo on
the 10Th Of July, and the two steam fiigates re-
turned to Hong Kong on the evening Of the 7th
of August"
ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN NEwYoRK.
New York, Nov. 2.--The building. No. IL Gold ct
was burnt last night Il was occupied by Mr. Will