, 1853-11-12
Interesting News from Japan!
ARRIVAL OF COMMODORE PERRY!
PEACEABLE RECEPTIONS!

BY the arrival of the British ship " Lord
Warriston" at San Francisco, we have the
very important and gratifying intelligence
of the arrival of the squadron under COM
mand of Commodore Perry, at Yedo, and
his favorable reception BY the imperial
Government. eRTho "China Mail " of the
llth of August gives the following account
of the ceremonies between Com. Perry and
the chief officers Of the empire:
" The squadron, consisting Of the steam
frigates Susquehanna and Mississippi, and
the sloops-of-war Plymouth and Saratoga,
sailed from the harbor of Napakiang, in
Loochoo, on the ID Of July. On the morn
ing Of the Sth they made Cape Idzu, near
the southern entrance Of the Bay Of Yedo,
and sailing directly up the bay anchored in
the afternoon, of the town of lUTaga, more
than a mile beyond the former anchorage
Of the Morrison and Columbus The ap-
pearance Of the steamers-the first ever
seen in japanese waters-with other YES
sells in tow, moving with all sails furled, at
the rate Of nine or ten knots an hour, ap-
peared to produce considerable sensation
among the japanese, and all the trading
junks, with which the bay was crowded,
carefully kept out Of their way. AS the
vessels were coming 10 anchor, two shells or
rockets were fired into the air from bat
terry about mile distant, but apparently as
a signal, and not token of hostility. Sew
eral government boats Immediately came off,
and endeaYored 10 put on board the vessels
the usual notification Of foreigners, warning
them to depart They were not received,
however, and the Deputy Governor Of Ira
ga, who was the only person allowed TO
come on board, was notified that if the
japanese authorities endeavored 10 surround
the ships with the usual Gordon of boats, it
would lead 10 very serious consequences.
Afew boats, nevertheless, fingered around
the Susquchanna, but the sight Of some
warlike preparations satisfied 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 these contain
ing the officials through whom the nego-
tiation were carried on. The next morn
ing, Yezainon, the Governor OF Uraga, and
a nobleman of the third rank, came OF, and
after ascertaining the object of the vi il,
asked for time 10 dispatch an express 10
Yedo, in order 10 communicate information,
and obtain instructions bow to act. Du-
ring the three days which elapsed before
the answer arrived, the Mississippi made a
trip about ten miles further up the bay,
finding everywhere deep sOundings. Be-
yond the promonIOsyl q Uragn, IA point
which no foreign vessel had passed before,
she discovered large and beautiful blight,
which was perfectly land booked, and offered
the most secure and conmodious anchorage.
She was followed at distance by number
of government boats, but none Of them at
tempted 10 interfere with her, or with the
cutters Of the different vessels, which were
sounding in advance Of her. The presence
of the squadron appeared 10 cause no inter-
ruptioD 70 the inland comrnorce, for the
bay was ct all times studded with barge
junks and hnndrets Of small craft, passing
up and down.
On Tuesday, the 10th, an answer arrived
from Yedo, stating that the Emperor had
appointed an officer Of the highest rank,
10 proceed 10 Uraga and receive the letter
of the President Of the United States and
satisfactory proofs having been given 70
Commodore Perry, that this appointment
came directly from the Imperial Govern
ment, it was arranged that the interview
should take place on the morning of the
18th. We understand that the Commodore
was first informed on his arrival that Naga-
saki was the proper point from which TO
negotiate with the japanese Government /;
but he replied that a request 10 proceed
thilhcr would be an insult 10 his govern,
neDL
The Japanese selected the small town Of
Gori-hama, about three miles south of Ura-
ga, for the interview. On the morning Of
the l4th, the Susquehanna and Mississippi
took up position of the town and lay with
their broadsides 10 the shore. The Governor
and Deputy Governor Of Uraga, with the
Commandant Of the military forces, came of
to the landing place. Three houses had
been erected by the japanese, one Of which
was prepared for the interview, while the
other two were apparently intended for the
accommodation Of the Princes who had
como from YedO 10 receive the letter. The
officers and men detailed to accompany
Commodore Perry, amounted 10 about four
hundred, while the force of the Japanese
was estimated at from FIVE to seven thousand.
Their foremost files extended around the
head Of the height for nearly mile, and
with their numbeys of scarlet penAOOs, and
banners of fvarious devices, presented a novel
and beautiful show. The Commodore was
escorted, with the American colors flying,
and the bands playing the national " Hail
Columbia," 10 the house Of reception