The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-25
INTERESTING FROM JAPAN.
ANTTONAvIGATORs.
JAPANESE WRITING PAPER.
Iheatrieals on Board the Povhatan,
DO. TO-, &C.,


Through the courtesy Of gentleman in this city we
have been permitsd to make extracts from pri-
vste letter written by Of the officers on board the U
steam frigate Poshatan Of the Japas Squadron, and
received here on Friday
The paper which the letter was written Is OF native
manufacture and Of the most Interesting curiosi-
ties we have yet from that land OF wonders Its
texture remarkably lght so mach so indeed that we
can ony denrs II being something between the finest
bavk note paper and gossamsr And yet, though it is
apparently OF the very himisst material it is remarka
by strong and cohesive It appears to be- and probably
H. manufactured Of pulp made of rice The paper
is orasmented, and perhaps soldiaed, by vening of
some pretty design, sonewhA. ia the same manner
~ the watering some bank note paper. This
specimens that have seen-three in number
are diverse pattern Ono Of the designs consists OF
ssxsgonal geomericsl figures of about inch in cir
cumfeuence, and comprising several lines most inge-
niousy connected together into sort OF Chinese puzzle
the key to which Il is TO ud The other two
have oweiy and beautifully carved designs which, with
the gossamer Of the paper gives It the appear
ance Of Honiton lace. They ali of the ordinary
uots psv.r size The paper must he admirably adapted
to receive and etsn ink, the writing had all the ap
of superior thography The only fault that
possibly be found with the specimens have seen,
is that the edges not well finished 1t is evident
however that the japanese are good Paper manufa,
tuners and in view OF the present scarcity Of the ari
here and in Europe, and of the Guilty Of procuring
materials for it, it RICH. that fact should become
luoEn and that either the article ITSELF that from
bich 1t is made should attract the attention of i'm
poTteys.
The following extracts from the letter alluded to will
bs found interesting;
UNITED STATES STEAM FRIGATB PowHArAN
Hakodadi Island of iesso, Japan, May 80, 1854.
Az the VandKliR sails morrow Shan 0haa and
In all probability shall not have another opportunity of
writing again before arrive ut Hong Kong (about
August next) thought would send you few lines by
hsr by the overland mail.
my last told YOU believe that by the treaty with
spss the Americans have allowed two ports in ia
psn .or purposes Of trade &C. sanoda in the island
Of Nephon, and this port Samoda we have already
waited and as at this place, have been allowed to go
any phsre please abont the town country, within
the limits Of ten miles, Waiting the shops, houses
PIES and other places of interest every where receiving
kindness and hospitality from all we meet.
The climate is delienfG the country very highly cul-
tisated, and the people 80 far very friendly They
have opened trade with u.s. and every day fro n
forty to ftty persons from tbs squadron go on
shore 10 mako such purchases thsy desire. have
purchased great many articles shore here and at
sanods Silks grapes, lacquersd ware FANS &c-not
much for their intrinsic value but for the sake OF their
having been purchased in Japan that hitherto nacces
sibs country.
Pray do not think tha! SIN hard pushed for Yankee
letter Iaper that should write to you such material
ths But thou sh. you would like to see specimen
of japanese letter paper, and have taken this msthod
OF satisfying your curiosity. | have written this
ON sheets OF paper Of different patterns, that
you may sec the varieties. Enclosed send you bill
OF performance to off this evening for the sake
amusing the Prince of Matsmai Hayashi Daksgea Noka
mi and his Ietnue who visit ship to day by invita-.
oa OF the Commodore So that with excellent brass
band an amateur theatrical company ana band
Ethiopian mnatres, (whose performance is highly Gre
aiiaoie to them indeed you may that are at no
loss for amusement.
ETHIOPIAN CONCERT
UNITED STATES STEAM FRfGATE PowHATAN, IA
hopADI, ISLAND OF YEssO EMPIRE OF JAPAN,
May 20, 1854.
An Ethiopian Entertainment viii be given by the
JAPANESE OHIO M1NSrRELS.
Or board this shi, this evening" weathe favorable to
which the officers invite your attendance.
PROGRAMME.
VT