The Nevada journal., 1854-06-16
ONE MONTH LATER NEWS.
TREATY WITH JAPAN

the American sloop-of- war Saratoga, al
Honolulu on the 10Th ult twenty-five day:
from Japan.
Through Wells. Fargo & Co., we have
received Honolulu papers to May lS.-
From the Polynesian OF May lst., we
gather the following important news:
The American sloop of-war Saratoga
Capt. Walker, arrived at this port Oh the
29th ult., in 25 days from Japan, which is
the shortest passage ever made.
She brings Il. A. Adams, U. S. n, as
bearer of dispatches to the Government al
Washington.
The point of interest in this intelligence
is the fact that Commodore Perry conclu'
ded Treaty of Amity and Friendship
with the Empire of japan, at Kennegawa
near the city of Yedo, on the 20th ol
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
1t will be recollected that in July of last
year, Com. Perry, with two steam frigates
and two sloops of war, paid a visit to ia
pan, as bearer of letter to the Emperor
from the President of the United States,
asking them to relax the restrictive pol
icy which has so long closed that empire TO
foreign intercourse. Having overcome the
reluctance of the japanese to hold inter.
course with them, and by firm but alto.
gether peaceful course of proceedings, IN
duced them to receive some presents and a
letter from the President of the United
States, Commodore Perry took his depar-
ture, with the assurance to the japanese
officials that he should return in the spring
for an answer.
Having visited Loo Choo and China in
the autumn and winter of 1853, the
squadron, as spring approached, made
their rendezvous at the Loo Choo group in
February, and thence sailed for japan -
The feet consisted of the steam frigate
Susquehanna, and Powhattan, the sloop
of war Saratoga, Macedonia and Wanda
liza, and the store ships Supply, Lexington
and southampton.
On arriving at Yedo bay, Commodore
Perry was informed by the japanese au-
thorities that they were disposed to give
the Presidents letter most favorable con-
sideration. They seemed remarkably con.
versant with the affairs of the United
States, understood the peculiarity of asso-
ciatcd sovereignties under one fed: al
head, knew all abon... u .ne Me:~=;:o war, its
oo,ec. Occasion and results,-and express
ed much admiration for the nation al
together. With such feelings it required
but little preliminary arrangement to tx
upon Yokohama, (beach) in the district of
Kenregawa, as a suitable place for nego-
t;ation. This place is situated some 90 or
so miles from the mouth Of Yudo Bay,
and convenient locality for the purpose.
After frequent meetings between Com
modore Perry on the part of the United
States, and the High Commissioners dep
uted by the Emperor on the part of the
Japanese, the terms were agreed upon, and
the Treaty finally concluded on the 2Sth
of March.
We have not, Of course, seen the docu-
ment now ir transit for the United States,
but we understand that it opens to Amer
lean citizens and American trade, the port
of Samodi, (the Odovari, perhaps, of the
maps,) on the island of Niphon, some 40
or so miles west of the entrance Of Yedo
Bay, and the port of Chickadala, on the
Island of Ysso, in the district of Matsmay,
on the Straits of Sanga. The former was
selected as the most convenient place for
depot, and arrangements were made with
the Japanese for supply Of coal at that
point.
This is place of considerable CONNER
cial importance. having good harbor aud
a population of fifteen or twenty thousand
Its proximity to the manufacturing districts
which are not otherwise approachaoe by
sea, render it an importantposl'o as port
for foreign trade. The vicinity OF the lat
ter place has been frequently visited by
American whaIeships, where they have
had great difficulty in procuring supplies,
on account of the restrictive policy OF the
Japanese.
We understand that the Treaty arran-
ges for intercourse at both these places
for the residence of American citizens there,
and also for the residence of Consuls, II IN
future either party should desire It. 1t al
so stipulates that Americans residing IN
or visiting these ports shall be tree TO VISIT
the interior to the distance OF ten or twelve
miles, without molestatlon.
1t is said that the japanese did not hesl-
tate to enter into the most nnqualifed stip-
ulation for the protection Of seamen or 9th
ers thrown ON their shores indeed. they
affirmed that it was already part Of the
law of the Empire, by special edict. They
even insisted that the respective govern
ments should pay the expenses OF provi-
ding for the necessities of the citizens OF
the other, who might by their misfortunes
need aid and comfort.
The Russian fleet, consisting Of steam.
er, frigate, sloop-of-war and steamships has
been at Naugasaki all WINTER importunns
Japan for II reaty, bat left in the month
Of February. unable to effect their object.
It remained for the United States, by her
sk;ll in neaceful diplomacy, to overcome