The Shasta courier., 1854-06-17
AMERICAN g.REaTY WITH JAPAN.
Som. Perys Mission successfui-Ports Of Japan
TO be open 10 american Commerce.

TO be open TO american Commerce.
By the arrival of the Schooner Restless at San
Francisco, we have a.slip from the Pofynesaon,
Sandwich Islands, of .he 2lst of May, from
,,gl,ich we take the following very important
news:
The American .Sloop-efwar .!Saratega.. Capt.
Walker, al rived at Honoul Ia on the 29ih ut:, IN
% days from Japan, which is the shortest pass
age ever made.
The s. brinss Capt. H. A. Adams. U. s. n,
bearer of dispatches to The Government at
Washington The point qi interest ia tlis ntel-
ligcnce is the iact That Com. Perry concluded a
treaty of amity and friendship with the Empire
of japan, at kennegawa, near the city OF Yeddo
ON the 28ih of March, 1854. The long doubtful
attempt has been entirely successful, and to The
United States belongs the honor of making the
first international treaty with Japan!
II will be recollectcd that in .lnly of flastyear,
Com. Perry, with two steam trigates and two
sloops OF war, paid visit to Japan, as a bearer
of letter to the Emperor from the President OF
the United States, asking them TO relax the
s'rictiye policy which las SO long closed Mat
Empire to foreign intercourse. .iiaving over
come the reluctance of the japanese to hold
intercourse with them, and by firm but alto
gether peaceful course of proceedings, induced
them TO receive some presents and the letter
from tue Presdept OF the United States, Com.
Perry took his departure, with the assurance to
the japanese officials that he should return IN
the spring for answer.
Having visited Loo Choo and China in the an
tumn and winter Of 1853, the squadron, as spring
approached, made their rendezvous at the Loo
Choo group in February, and thence sailed for
Japan. Theheet consisted of the steam frigates
Snsquehapna and Powhattan, the sloops of war
Saratoga, alacedonian apd yandalia. and the
store-ships Supply Lexington and Southampton.
On arriving at Yeddo Bay, Commodore Ferry
was informed by the Japanese authorities that
they were disposed to give the Presidents lei
ter most favorable consideration. They
seemed remarkably conyerssnt with the affairs
of the United States-understood the peculiarity
of associated sovreignities under one federal
ho"d-h"nw all about the Mexican war, its oc-
casion, object a:.d rcsI,:c; and expressed much
| admiration for the nation altogether. With such
feelings, it required but little preliminary ar
| rangcment to fix upon Yokohama (beach), in the
district OF Kenegawa, as suitable place for ne
gotiation. This place is situated some 40 or so
miles freEn Yeddo Bay, and a 1coayen!eat lacal-
ity for the purpose.
The varions articles brought from the United
States and destined as presents to the japanese
| anthogities, were landed. and at appointed
Time were exhibited. These consisted OF rail
road, steam engine cars, magnetic telegraph,
improved iznnlepents Of husbandry, boxes Of
books, maps, charts, &c, &c, which We're re-
ceived by the Japanese, and elected much inter-
est and admiration.
After frequent meetings hetsween Coa1 Perry
on The part of the United States, and the High
Commissioners deputed by the Emperor on the
part of the Japanese, the terms were agreed
upon, and the Treaty finally concluded op the
o8fh Of March.
We Aaye rot. Of course seen the document
now in tranSu for the United States. but
derstand that it opens to American citizens and
American trade, the port of Samodi. Che Odo-
uarl, perhaps, of the maps,) on the island of
Nphon, soine 40 or 80 miles west OF the entrance
of Yedo Bay, and the port of Chckadad on the
island of lesso, in the district of Matsmay on
the Straits of Sanga. The form er was selected
as the most convenient place for depot, and
arrangements were made with the Japanese for
a supply of coal al That point. This is a place
OF considerable commercial importance. having
a good harbor and a population of fifteen or
twenty thousand. It's proximity to the maru-
featuring districts, which are not otherwise ap-
proachable by sea, renders It an important posi-
ton as port for foreign trade. The yicinily of
the latter place has been frequently visited by
American whaleships, where they have had
great dhlicnlty in procuring supplies, on account
of TIE restrictive policy of the Japanese
We understand the treaty arranges for Inter
course at both of these places; for The residence
| of American citizens there, and also for the res
idence Of consnls, if, in future, 4eltiler party
sbopsd desire It. 1t als0 ST pu ates that Amer
cans residing in visiting these ports shall be
free to visit the interior TO the distance of ten or
twelve miles without moestation.
1t is said that the Japanese did not hesitate to
enter into the most unqualified siipnlations for
the protection of seamen or others thrown upon
their shores indeed they affirmed that il was
already part OF the law of the Empire by spe-
cia edict. They even insisted that the respec-
tive governments should pay the expenses of
providing for the necessities OF the citizens of
the other, who might, by their mistortnnes, need
aid and comfort.
This disposition of the Japanese to treat with
care and attention shipwrecked men, is quite
contrary to the received opinion of the world in
this reapect, and in ustice to the Japanese it is
but ,ir to state, that the restraints hitherto i'm
posed upon American seamen, about which so
much has been said and written, We're rendered
necessary 10y their overbeariDg lawlessness.
So nllch for the treaty concluded between
the United States and Japan. It's details can
only be known after it is promulgated b, the
government ct Naallngtan. 1t is not a CONNER
ciai treaty but one of Amity and Friendship,
concluded in amiy and friendship, and not
imposition of the strnpg upon the weak, whether
they were wiling or not.
Ii is the first international treaty eyer made
by The empire ol Jat'ah attlouSu Ftpfdleu ei-
forts have tormer.y been made enter into
latlons wi,il them Of this character The priv
iliges enjoyed by tie Dptch were a mere grant
to private company, having its principal tor
eisn seat at Batavia.
The Russian fleet, consisting of steamer, fri-
| gate, snop-of-war and steam ship, had been at
Nangasaki all winter importuning Japan Tor
treaty, but left in the month of February. una
BILE to effect their object. 1t remained tor the
Uniie, States by her skill and peaceful diplo
macy. to overcome obstacles hitherto considered
insurmountable, the attempts 10 accomplish
which has excited the sneers, the ridicnie and
the contempt OF a portion of the Pnbilc press,
as well in the United States in Europe.
IScoSsIsrENT.-Hish titled ladies sympathi-
zing deeply with the slaves OF America and
L La.n;no mn number of milliners working all