The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-09

We have besn favored BY nesRs Morris Son.
Philadelphia, with . copy Of the following gre
NJ md annsng lsttsr addressed 70 shsm BY .
susg engineer, who vas formerly csnnsssed with
ssir locomotive factory ct BuaA Hin, bst ID nov
ksshed to Commodore Peny's squadron
y. 9. Stance SusQuEHArsA,
HoSa KoN0, April 9, 1854.
essus. RICHARD NORRIS 4 Sor, Bush Hill, Phiia-
DnAR SRs-we have Just returned nom our
'eond visit to Japan; and having participated In
10 many interesting scenes that have latsly occur.
d in that almost unknown country, short &C.
'unt OF it, am sure, win be interesting 10 you,
Jon contributed very largely to promote the in
rest and enhance the COED feeling displayed to-
sras IA BY that strange people.
We left Hong Kong on the llth January, In COM
my with the Mississippi, Powhstan, and the
pre- ships Lexington and Southampton, for the
70 Cnoo Islands, where we fell In with the sloops
acedonian and vaDdalia, and storeship supply,
itch vessels had preceded us. Our visit there
ls merely repetition Of the first, Of which you
We, NO doubt, seen long accounts In the papers.
remained there about ten days, during which
ne the Commodore paid another visit In state 70
. Regent, 1t Shuedi, when We had IN opportunity
again viewing the beautiful and picturesque
every Of that iAland. Shuedi Is the capital, and
Iout three miles from Nassa- Kiang, the place Of
y anchorage. We were first conducted TO the
kal palace, where compliments were exchanged,
q We were treated to weak tea, saki," and
pd Of thin cake, Is tough as gutta percha, after
itch we retired to the Regents private dwelling,
ere we eat down to sumptuons dinner. We were
ted at small tables, large enough for four, and
fh chopsticks in hand we commenced operations;
struggled through about thirty courses, each
wed mp in small bowl, the size Of teacup; Of
at they consisted we had not the slightes
%, except that in some Of them we could dis
'er . fshy taste; towards the last some one
ted that they were in the habit Of eating snakes
ereupon Immediately gave mp in disgust. Had
been ever SO palatable, with nothing to eat with
! thop-sticks, concluded an unciyiliEed Yankee
luld stand pretty good chance Of starving TO
htb, for NO sooner would get them ON level
u my mouth and about to make sure Of some
rice piece, than they would give flirt, and away
nld fly the ''ch0wchOw, either into my own or
SnsigDbor's lap, 90 gave It up in despair and
ed meats and fish, boiled eggs, sliced and colored
he former was somewhat cautious about, after
hints that he1 been thrown out; bus we all aid
PIE Justice to he latter, which would have done
dit to Parkinson himself.
Each table was attended by retinue Of servants
h were very oficious and kept Us supplied with
the daibties; our CUBS Of sakin were kept con.
btly filed to the brim. The cups used for this
lerage are only large enough to hold one swallow;
they were never allowed to stand empty, being
tsAually supplied BY the servants from close
Then vessel. The "saki" has sweetish taste,
hch do not admire, though 1t is said to be very
ilirating. The visit passed on very pleasantly,
we enjoyed the novelty Of the scene exceed e.
pmodore made motion to go, which We ali fol-
ed. and, forming into regular procession, the
de struck up lively air. and we all returned to
respective ships, with appetites not the least
hted by our dinner at the Regents.
IN the 7th Of February we sailed for Japan, where
arrived on the 18th and anchored In Jedd0 bay.
next morning we moved up to what we desig-
I'd, on our first visit, "The American Anchorage"
ch is said to be about twenty miles FROM the
lerial city. At this place the Commodore trans
led his flag tc the Powhatan, where several in
Jews took place with the governor Of the imme-
10 province, and other high ON dals, and arrange
pt8 for the negotiation were made. They gave us
ht announcement, and said the Emperor was
b favorably disposed tow ards the American M
b and would grant every request made 10 the
tident's letter. Some slight difference Of opinion
te at first with regard 10 the most convenient
te for holding the council meetings. They insist
Plat II would be better to go back TO Uraga, near
lplaceSf our first landing; but the Commodore
trimmed, ii possible. to 60 still further up the
and, as usual, his indomitahie will carried the
and IL was decided that they should be held
Sp sbed o esn
lorage, and on the 9Th Of March the Commo-
held his first conference with the ambassadors
from Jeddo TO negotiate with him, and which
tied, believe, satisfactorily t. both parties.
o the 18th the presents to the Emperor, EN-
I ) and Court Of Japan, were landed and placed
u. warehouse built for their receipt IN. Very
Portable buildings Of cedar and bamboo were
led, in which were held the council meetings.
png the presents the beautiful model locomotive
tender built ct your works, together with the
Ienger car built by Kimbal & Gorton, held
picuous place. They were very much admired
al the officers Of the squadron, and felt e.
lgh was standing by the side Of an old friend;
ytbing about 1t looked so natural, except few
vvements which were new to me. We en-.
the surprise they manifested in beholding the
estion of the American mechanical arts, As dis
ed In the various presents sent out BY the govern
with some feelings Of pride. Though they
ably could mot appreciate the benefit derived
them, they are Intelligent enough, and evil
fy did admire their construction and beautiful
tmanship. Il is o national trait with them, as
limitation, either by word or action, for any
foreign; but it would come ont, in spite Of
j. They seemed to look upon them a. masses
natter iDgeniously put together, but for what
POee was enurely beyond their c0mpr0nenS1On.
10 magnetic telegraph and locomotive attracted
attention more than all the rest, particularly
after. They examined the delicate workman
Of all its complicated parts a. infinitely -
hmaker would the works of watch. They
perfectly satisfied that vessels could be
eded on the water by boiling water,
.ar three large steamers had given them
ence Of the fact; but that they should see
y ,iaee propelled on land by the same power,
% them wonder upon wonder After the track
aid, the engine was placed upon It, and put in
lation, and when they saw IL whirling around
the car at the rate of fifteen or twenty miles
1ur, and carrying five or six persons, their sur.
was complete. When IL was stopped they
cred around in crowds, and had an intense de-
o examine the inside Of it to lind out. II posi-
What made 1t go; they opened the smoke box
and the furnace door, but could see nething
Ore and smoke; they looked into the smoke
though very cautiously, after having seen the
D snorting from it IT such furious rate.
9. were about 1000 psople--at least there APP
ID TO be that number-who came too see It, and
with some difficulty, at first, that any Of them
be persuaded TO ride upon it, but their shy
soon wore OF, and passengers could be had Ia
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