, 1853-11-12

Here he was received by the Prince ofI
ldzu, Fmst Counsellor Of the Emperor, who
was accompanied by the Prince of Iwami.
The letter of the President and Commo-
dore Perry's letter of credence were for
mally delivered, and an official receipt given
in return by the two Princes. The inter-
view then terminated, as the latter were not
empowered 10 enter into negotiations. The
Commodore stated, however, that IN order
10 give the japanese Government ample
time for dclbcration, he would depart in
three or four days, and return in a few
months 10 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 Governor
of Uraga was not received by him, as not
being of equal rank and all the previous
and subsequent negotiations with the Japan
ese were carried on through the officers Of
the Commodore's staff and Commander
Buchanan Of the Susquehanna.
Tho Governor and Deputy Governor of
Uraga, with the interpreters aud attendants,
after the interview, were treated to a trip in
the Susquehanna, where they witnessed for
the first time the performance of the steam
engine, After leaving them at Uraga, the
squadron stood across the bay towards the
eastern shore, and then preceded 10 the
point reached by the Mississippi, about ten
miles above Uraga. On the following day
Commodore Perry, in the Mississippi, went
about ten miles beyond this, making total
distance Of twenty miles beyond the limits
Of previous exploration. From the deck Of
the frigate crowd of shipping was seen,
seven or eight miles to tienohhward and
from the number Of junks continually going
and coming, it was evident that this was the
anchorage in front Of the capital. The off.
speak with admiration of the beauty Of the
shores, and the rich cultivation and 'luxuri-
anil vegetation which they everywhere wit
messed. The natives with whom they came
in contact were friendly in their demeanor,
and the Governor of Uraga is spoken Of as
a model of refinement and good breeding.
The day before the departure Of the
hAAt OONGAuOl nNllh VII DOdIu AAAN
Susquehanna, taking with him number of
presents, consisting of articles Of lacquered
ware, and other japanese manufactures
A suitable collection Of presents were pre-
pared in return, end in spite Of bis dcclara.
Iion that il was contrary 10 japanese law,
be was obliged to accept them, in order to
prevent the rejection Of his own. He af-
forwards brought off a quantity Of poultry
for the vessel, and received in return large
box of choice American garden seeds, his
acceptance Of the presents on the previous
visit having 10 bis great joy been sanctioned
by his superiors. Notwithstanding the re-
peatcd concessions the Japanese made to the
demands Of Commodore Perry, they are
said 70 have been very cordial and friendly
in their intercourse, and 10 have taken their
final leave with show Of real regret.
The squadron sailed from the Bay of
Yedo, on the 18th, and after eDcountering
a severe gale during the Dist and 22d, ar
nved Of Loo Choo on the 25th July, and
the two steam frislies reiuTned to Hong
kong on the evening Of the stb Of August
The China Mail " of Aug. 10Th, makes
the following nOiice of Commodore Perry's
return
The U. S. steam frigates Susquehanna
and Mississippi returned 10 this harbor on
Sunday having, it is understood, compile
ted the first stage Of the American mission
10 Japan, via: delivered letter from the
President of the United States 10 the off,
GERS at Jeddo Of his Imperial contemporary,
the ruler Of NiphoD. A reply has been re-
questsd 10 be in readiness, when called for,
sometime next year. Nothing has been
seen of the Russian irigate Palas OF her
screw tender the Vostock. It's no business
Of ours but we really cannot see why, if
delivering letter was the only business Of
the feet, the missile could not bave been
banded in from the SUsquehanna when she
FIRST arrived in these waters, now move than
eighteen months. The expense of Macart-
Dey's embassy to Pekins will PsOve mere
irife 10 what Commodore Perry's Japanese
mission amounts TO by the time il is finished
at this rate OG negotiating.
Rr0m the Inn finn Tclan6a