Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-15

good harbor and population Of fifteen twenty thou
sand Its proximity to the manufacturing districts which
are otherwise approachable by sea- renders it inn
poran position port for foreign trade The vicinity
Of the latter place has been frequently visited by Amer
can whaleships where they have had great difficulty in
procuring supplies account Of the restrictive policy Of
the Japanese We understand the treaty arranges for
intercourse at both of these places for the residence Of
American citizens there and also for the residence Of
consuls If in future either party should desire it. 1t
also spulaes that Americans residing visiting these
ports shall be free visit the interior to the distance of
ten twelve miles without molestation.
It is said that the Japanese did not hesitate to enter
into the most unqualified spulaons for the protection
Of others thrown their shores indeed, they
affirmed that it already part Of the law of the EN-
pre by special edict They insisted that the
specve Governments should pay the expenses Of pro-
ydng for the necessities Of the citizens Of the other who
might, by their msfortunes need aid and comfort This
disposition of the Japanese trea. with and aten
ton shipwreoked is quite contrary to the generally
received opinion of the world in this respect and in JUS
tice to the Japanese it is but fair state that the
sraints hitherto imposed upon American seamen about
which much has been said and written were rendered
by their bearing lawlessness and vicious
| conduct
So much for the treaty concluded between the United
States and Japan It's details only be known after
promulgated by the Government at Washington It is
not commercial treaty but Of amAy and friendship
concluded in amity friendship not an imposition
of the strong upon the weak whether they were willing
or not.
1t is the first International treaty ever made with the
Empire Japan although repeated attempts have former
y been made to enter into relations with them Of this
character The privileges enjoyed by the Dutch
mere grant to private company, having its principal for
egn seat at Batavia 1t remained for the United States
BY her skill in peaceful diplomacy to obstacles
hitherto considered insurmounabe the attempt ac-
compsh which has excited the ridcue of portion of
the public press well in the United States as in Eu-
rope. The wedge has been entered which will not fail
to open that Empire to the ultimate free residence egress
and ingress of Americans; and probably of all commercial
nations. Com. PERRY has proved himself skful dipo-
mats and additional distinction has been earned for the
American name and nation. Had we time or space we
might enlarge upon the probable effects this important
measure its influence upon the of the Pacific
upon the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad upon line of
trans-Pacifc steamers touching at these Islands, &c.
But must close for the present moment merely with
the expression of the belief that all these particulars
the opening Of Japan by Com PERRY will exert most
important influence, and may possibly prove the only ad
donal spur that needed to put them all in motion.
From an Officer of the Japan Squadron to has
friend IN Washington.
Orr KASAGAwAN, JEDDo BAY, April /, 1854.
think you will be glad to hear from an old friend but
the adventures Of prisoner to shpboard of survey
ing cruiser about the shores of beautiful bay as
this afford little to interest any With regard to the
treaty, presume there etter-wrters enough in the
squadron who in spite Of the Commodores orders will
inform you through the newspapers oil about it. 1t is
we'll signed, having been ratified shore yester-
day and have understood is very favorable nte
rests, granting all the President in his letter demanded
and much Three ports, some say fve are to be
opened One Of these the little bay Of smoda about Sc
veny miles to the southwark Of this has been examined
by surveying party sent down for the purpose who re-
port that there is anchorage for dozen vessels coed
shelter and wood and water and vegetables be pro-
cured in abundance AT present. the inhabitants of
this empire eat but little meat, supplies Of mutton,
beef or even poultry be counted on but they will be
raised if there any demand After infinite trouble and
delay the officers Of the squadron have been able
to procure about dozen fowls each chiefly cooks Of
beautiful plumage and which said to have been fami
y pets. The first tried was tough that fanoed it
have eIulted the expulsion Of the Portuguese
in 1922 but the second much tougher that ina
gned might have been the identical cock that crowed
when Peter denied his Master, one Of that day and
generation. Just discussing their toughness
and the California price Of cents each that
asked for them excited by report that they
had gold in their gzzards and particles were shown
that had been found in 1t supposed they had
picked them up with the gravel washings Of some
mountain streams and thus converted themselves into
perambulating placer saw several pieces large
in diameter pea but Of the thickness Of wafer which
looked very like gold somewhat alleged and which one
Of Sailors returned Californian who after making
his pile and buying farm with it, and then foslishly
shipped in the service pronounced the true article When
tested with acid however the gold found but cop
per- proving again the old adage that oil is gold
that gtters."
AS yet very few Of US have Jeddo, though all
expect to- after the treaty and before leave. In
surveying boat think went within five miles Of it. and
had very fair view Of it from that distance with my
spy-glas the day being clear. 1t was simply large
collection or assembage Of houses in compact Masses
without DOME turret tower, mnaret steepls of any
SORT surrounding the and fortressookng
walls Of the Tagoon palace In the Of the
vey have skrted all the western shores Of the bay for
fifteen miles or more, within almost oars length at many
imes and have thus peeped at many villages towns and
houses and have received many civil invitations by signs
to land which was prevented accepting by Commo.
dcres ORDER all communication with shore forbidden
The inhabitants generally DESTROYS of cultvatng
intimate relations but to be withheld by their ru
ers whose sway is most despotc and whose espionage
is perhaps the most perfect in the world Those Who
with imagnations excited by the glowing descriptions Of
early travellers, anticipate golden stream Of
flowing from this country and enrchng the Golfers OF