The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-23
THE JAPAN EXPEDITION.

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August, having met with friendly reception.
of the Imperial Princes, and delivered to
them the Presidents letter. He is to return
in the Spring for a reply. The Americana
and Japanese parted with an interchange Of
presents and mutual expressions of goodwill.
The following interesting account Of the
movements of the expedition is from the
North China Mail of August 18th -
"The 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 the japanese, and all the trading junks,
with which the bay was crowded, carefully
kept out of the way.
GAS the vessels were coming to anchor, two
shells or rockets were fired into the air from
a battery about mile distant, but apparently
as signal, and not as token OF hostility.
Several Government boats Immediately came
off, and endeavored to put on board the YES
sci the usual notification to foreigners, war
ming them to depart. They were not received,
however, and the Deputy Governor of Uraga,
who was the only person allowed to come on
board, was notified that, if the japanese au-
thorities endeayored to surround the ships
with the usual Gordon of boats, it would lead
to very serious consequences. A few boats,
nevertheless, fingered around the Susque-
hanna, but the sight of some warllke prepa-
ration satisfied them that Commodore Perry
was in earnest, and they quickly retired
During the stay Of the squadron in the bay
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except those containing the officials through
whom the negotiations were carried on.
"The next morning, Yezaimon, the Gov
ernor of Uraga, and a nobleman Of the third
rank, came off, and, after asccrtaining the
object of the visit, asked for time to dispatch
an express to Jeddo, in order to communicat'
the information, and obtain instructions how
to act. During the three days which elapsed
before the answer arrived, the MISSISSIPPI
made trip Of about ten miles further up tho
bay, finding everywhere deep soundngs.-
Beyond the promontory of Craga, point
which no foreign vessel had passed before,
she discovered large and beautiful blight,
which was perfectly land-locked, and offered
the most secure and commodious anchorage,
She was followed at distance by number
: OF Government DOittS, uuI hoAO VA eAASAA GU
tempted to interfere with her.
son Tuesday, the l2th, an answer arrived
from Jeddo, stating that the Emperor had APP
pointed an officer of the highest rank to pro-
coed to Uraga, and receive the letter OF the
President Of the United States, and satisfac-
tory proofs having been given to Coinmo-
dore Perry that this appointment came d.
rectly from the Imperial Government, 1t Was
arranged that the interview should take place
on the morning Of the 14th.
Z" The Japanese selected the small town OF
|Gorihama. about three miles south OF Uraga,
for the interview. On the morning OF the
4 4th.. thcA Susqxehanna and the Mississippi
4 tookssp ) position of the tpxn, md lay with
and Dsiat IS As 6fa Hes s nsSsr s
commandant Of the military forces came off
to accompany the Commodore to the landing
lplace. The officers and men detained to ac-
company Commodore Perry amounted to
400, while the force of the Japanese was va
riously estimated at from 5000 to 1000. f's
The Commodore was escorted with the
American colors flying, and the bands play
ing the national 1Hail Columbia, 2 to the
house Of reception. Here he was received by
the Prince of Idzu, first Councillor Of the EN-
peror, who was accompanied by tho 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. Tho
Commodore stated, that in order to give the
Japanese Government ample time for tleliber-
alton, be would depart in three or four DAYS
and ifettrni in . few months, to receive the
reply. .s'i''4s r. e 20
ion the following day Commodore Perry,
inithe Mississippi, went about ten miles be-
yond this, making . total distance Of 20 miles
beyond the limit Of the previous exploration.
From the deck Of, the frigatc crowd oflship-
ping was seen seven or eight miles to the
northward and, from the number Of junks
continually going and coming, it was evident
that this was the anchorage in front of the
capitol. TIE officers of the Susauehanna and
Mississippi speak With admiration of tho
beauty Of the shores, and the rich cultivation
and luxufient vegetation which they every
where witnessed. The natives with whom
they came In contact, were friendly in their
deincanor, and the Governor Of Uraca is spoa
ken of as almodd Of refinement and rood
breeding:s 4ss-ssH bliss
The day before the departure Of the SQUAD
rem, the Governor went on board the Susque-
hanna, taking With him number Of presents,
consisting Of lacquered ware and other ia.
panese manufacturer ge5 .,isY4 s..,f,
The Down East Debating Society, having
discussed the question, 4. Where does fire go
to when. It goes out r have got a. new and
more exciting oneiup: .When house Is on
hre, does burn up, or does it burn DOWN.
Dean Swift proposed to tax female beauty,
md leave every lady estate Asr owys skwms
He said the tax would be cheerfolly paid and
'ery productive. sps's f's H's
H We learn that the Governor has APP