New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-11

.ir at the Loo Cboo group in February, aud
thence sailed for Japan The feet consisted Of the steam
nigsfes susquehsnna and Powbatnn the soops-oi-sar
Sarsioca Macedonian and Nandala, AMI the sto-eships
Supply, Lexington and Southampton.
On arriving at Yedo Bay Commodore Perry was 10
formed b. the japanese authorities that they were ds-
pos ed TO give tho President letter most favorable con-
sderG;on. They seemed remarkably with the
Affairs of the United Saiesundersfood the pecuiary Of
associated oyereigntes under federal head knew all
about The Mexican war, its object occasion and results
end eXpres cd much admiration for the nation altogether
With such feelings il required but little preliminary
arrangement upon focohana, beach inthc district
of kcnnegawa as suitable place for negotiation. This
place is situated 70 OF % miles from the mouth Of
Yedo BAY n convenient locality for the purpose.
The various articles brought from the United States
ard dccred presents 10 the japanese authorities
landed and at appointed time exhibited. These
graUh improved implements Of husbandry boxes Of books
maps charts &C., dc which were received By the Japa
nose, and elected much interest and admiration.
After frequent meetings between Commodore Perry
the part Of the United States and the High Commissioners
depu;od by the Emperor the part of the japanese the
terms were egreed pon and the Treaty finally concluded
on tie ssh Of March.
We have not Of course, seen the document n9w in
onsit for the United States, but understand that
opens 10 American citizens and American trade the p2r'
Of Ssmod the OiOr0r, perhaps, of the mepsl on 'he
and OF Nphon, 40 or 30 miles west OF the ehrdhcs
Of Yedo Bay end the port Of Chckedaoe on te ~
Of Yosso, in the district Of Masmay on the STRAITS o,
Sanga The former selected az the most cohvehyt
place for depot and arrangements were MADE WIN WIN ne
JsPane,e for s%RPy Si eep i havng
p~od parbor and a nopulaton of fifteen twenty thou
sand l proximity to the manuiaouins "vn ;n
po,tout nosop as port for foreign trade Inc Vicmty
of the latter place has been frequently VISITED by Ane
cen whneships where they nave had great diicul NJ
procurne supplies account of the restrictive policy OF
The japanese. 49,,
Of these places for the residence OF American citizens
bcre and for the resideDce of Consus IT, in future
either party should desire it, II also stpulates that Amer
leans residing in or visiting these ports shall free to
.le pfar tn nf
without moltstatlon.
II is said that the japanese did not hesitate to enter in
the most unqualified sipuations for the protection OF
seeinen others thrown their shores; indeed they al
frmod that already law Of the Empire, by SPECIAL
edict They nsi,ted that the respective Govern
mns should pay the expenses Of providing for the nece
yiii. of the citizens Of the ether who might by their
usfortunes, need aid and comfort.
This disposition Of the japanese TO treat with care ana
attention shpwrccIed men, quite contrary to tue gene
ceived opinion of the world in tins respcct anu III
iusce to the japanese is but fair to saie tha the re-
sIeI' hitherto imposed upon american t sS@ nrs
necessary by thor over becoming lawesness and vicious
conduct. ,. IL rr;,l
states and Japan Its details only be known after 1t
is promulgated by the Government at Washington Ii IS
not commercial treaty but one OF aniy ana ',ena mend,
ship concluded in aniiy and friendship and not an inpo-
son of the strong upon the weak, whether they were
wiling or not.
pro of japan although repeated attempts have formerly
been made 10 enter into relations with them of this char
acter The privileges enjoyed by tho Dutch were mere
grant TO private company having is principal icresn
seat at Batavia.
The Russian feet consisting Of steamer, frgate sloop-
ofwar and steamship has been at Nongasaki all winter
importunng Japan for treaty. but left in the month OF
February unable effect their object 1t remained for
the United States by her skill in peaceful diplomacy to
overcome obstacles hitherto considered lnsunOun.ate
the attempt accomplish which, has excited The sneeis
the rdicule and the contempt of portion OF the public
pross as well in the United State as in Europe.
A treaty has been made with Japan The wedge has
I.xill at IN
the ultimate free residence egross and ngress of Aner
cans and probably of all other commercial nations; Com
Porry has proved himself skillfu dplomats and add
tona distinction has been earned for the American
and nation.