The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-27

superors is excessively revolving to say the least
They would approach, almost on all fours, bowed
TO the earth. At one Of the interviews, they were
approaching Perry in this manner-it was ON board
shp-but "old Brun, !" used to call him, forth
with ordered them to stand up Hike men. HE
would have none OF that"
Astonlsbment at the railroad and telegraph over
came all other feelings. Placed in circle, the
rican officers got in and went flying around, drawn
by the small engine, would they essay IL. Infinite
was their surprise at finding themselves whirled
through the air with such velocity 1.-The Dutch
have shown us none Of these things" was their OBJ
servation.
The Japanese would not believe the telegraph at
first They gave it very severe test. For irr-
stance, placing Japanese at either extremity, they
would converse on improbable subjects, and not
connectedly, suspecting some imposition. For
exampIe-t was beautiful day and the
rator to say to the person stationed at the
other end that it was raining. The japanese word
for this was Anglicised, and the sound reproduced
by the further operator to his attendant Great was
their wonder, on comparing notes, to find that the
telegraph had conveyed their messages correctly.
Wires have been ordered, and the intention ex-
pressed to extend this line at once to some place
mote from Jeddo. They have the means Of making
clocks; for, number of these being among the
presents, and one Of them being out Of order was
being adjusted by an engineer on board one of the
steamers.--"Gve yourself no trouble" signified to
clockmaker in Jeddo, who will repair it."
They not unacquainted with outside affairs
as liz imagined nor are they unacquainted with the
duties resulting from our cOntiguity to them. For
instance they asked if the railroad had been finish
ed to the Mississippi from California.
In relation to the social habits Of these people, the
most favorable accounts are given. Your friend
Captain Buchanan gave an entertainment to a few
OF the chief men, to one OF the Chiefs requesting
that few friends be brought The result was that
eighty or one hundred persons came. Room was
made on the spacious deck, and things went on
merrily The extract from rice is now the only
liquor known in Japan. 1t is called saki by them.
Hence they gave the name of American saki' to
all the drinks. They are fond Of ardent spirits
/ The guests made it business to taste of every
wine and of every DISH Insi lie of their long robes
kept together by belt around the waist they carry
roll of paper, used generally as pocket handker
chiet--a small piece at time. They use this paper
also at feasts to wrap up small pieces Of each dish
making note in regard to it at the same time
This is considered very high compliment. You
may imagine at an American dinner they would I'll
Themselves with some not very palatabe viands. 6s
in duty bound, on the occasion referred to- one OF
the guests helped himself to wine glass of sweet
| Gil which be was obliged to disgorge at once Of
course. Hemade a note, as usual, OF the drink
Some one was curious to know what he had written
1t was-"Ths is the worst wine they have got"
They waited after they were helped, aud followed
the examplesof the Americans. All that has beef
said of their poteness is true. 1t would be diff
cult to frd people excelling them in that respect
| When well envened by the sak, they would per
| nit their swords to be examined taking them of
and putting them one side. On one of these oc
cas0ns the quality of the steel was tested by cut
ting. an American sword on it. The japanese sci
metar yielded, showing that what has been said o.
the superiority of their metal is not entirely true.
The engine room was the principal point of at
traction on board of the steamers. They never
ceased to wonder at the immense display of iron
all for use and in constant application. 1t is nc
matter of surprise;taat the Japanese were struck
with the symmetry and magnfeence of these yes
sells, when men who have been at sea for years, on
first visiting of these majestic vessels experience
q sensation OF admiration and astonishnent.
They asked Commodore Perry if any more ships
were coming. Perry told them yes; but if they
would promise to treat, ne would order vessel to
he was thus enabled to send away the Susquehanna
to attend Mr.. Commissioner McLane, who goes &c
Canton in her BY this means we are ia the receipt
OF news from Japan.
Thousands are ready to avail themselves of the
opportunity of commerce with this country, and no
donbt we shall soon know what is most in demand.
leave it to political economists to calculate what
will be the effect Of opening market of fifty millions
OF people TO people who are as ready for trade as
the Americans and English, and many other n
tons We regard not this great event in that point
OF view. In the meantime, however, it may be
stated that glassware is in demand there recen.
experience demonstrates as well as mercury, vel
low amber and variety of articles Of small kind,
which traders only can discover.
fear TO tire you, will not prolong this episte.
One would suppose in reading of Japan, that it
was cultivated everywhere This was not the case
strongly resembed some parts of the shore near the
Chesapeake. The houses were not very remarkable
for cleanliness.
N. ban officer walked up within few miles
of Je, do, nnbarmed, and was only brought back by
an order from the Commodore sent on horseback.