The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-16


Of April 5th furnish interesting particulars Of Com
Perys negotiations with the japanese addition those
we have already publAhed;
pErARTuRE SQUADRON
Commodore Perry in the Susquehanna left the harbor
Hong Kong the l4h of January accompanied by the
Powhatan and the Mssissippihe sailing vessels yandaa
Southampton Supply and Lexington having some time
before proceeded 10 The rendezvous at Napakang in Loo
choo where the squadron met on the 2lst OF January
Nothing of importance occurred at Loo ohoo visit,
ing the capital Shud with the temples and forts and ad-
mng Others have done the picturesque ana supass
ing gly-beautifu scenery OF the island.
The sailing vessels despatched for Japan on the
last day Of January under command of Captain Abbott
the steamships following the 7h OF February aud along
with the sloopofwar Saratoga from Shanghai onlng the
sailing in the waters OF Japan the l2h without
accident beyond the temporary grounding Of the Maeedo
man. which lighened and speedily got Off The whole
squadron then proceeded and anchored bay Of Yedo
passing Uaga where last year the interview and the de-
livery of the Presidents letter took place few small
forts mounting ten twelve guns each, We're observed
but made hostile demonstrations Boats We're not al
lowed alongside until the vessels had taken their
stations and then the officers dreeted to
the Powhatan Ito which the commodores flag had been
removed) where they had interview the lath with
the feet Captain Adams, to whom after the exchange Of
compliments the Japanese stated that In few days high
officer would be sent from Yedo the commodore
and arranged everything in courteous frank and friendly
manner but they objected that the vessels had too
up recommended their return TO Unga where the
Emperor desired the meeting should be held before
point they considered of more Importance than
talking about the weather which subject seemed to be the
par of conversation in Japan in all the rest Of the
world We believe this was nearly all that passed during
the first interview and the deputaon took leave in good
humor which grew to merriment upon Captain Adams
suggesting that instead of returning Uraga, perhaps
more favorable anchorage might be found higher up and
the capital which would also be more convenient
for the high officers to be sent from Yedo well
cordance with the customs OF other nations
INTERVIEW ON BOARD THE powHArAs
The following day (l4th) another interview held on
board the Powhatan when the japanese renewed their
gency about the meeting being held at Uraga where,
th n q ami
BILE and plcasanta manner andto which the commodore
lad said he would return Finding that Uraga was still
objected to- they then proposed kamakur where the Ma
cedonan had got ashore which they held be much
convenient pace than Kanagawa between the pres
ent anchorage and Yedo, as suggested By Dr. Viii
length left it to the commodore TO select place for the
interview Before taking leave the deputaton said the
ships needed provisions boats would be sent with
supplies but they old that except water nothing
else likely to be required
After mature consideration, Commodore Perry decided
to send Capt Adams in the Vandaa meet the governor
the province Uraga Capt Adams was there inform
by the governor that everything ready for consid
erin of treaty between Japan and the United
States and If the commodore Tor as be was termed the
admira) would come Uraga, it would be concluded be-
fore the going down of the SUM- II is supposed however
that what here meant by treaty was favorable
ply from the Emperor the Presidents letter the sub
ect But Captain Adams reiterated that the commodore
would not come TO Uraga where he had found the anchor
age TO be Indifferent bln would meet the Japanese
mssiones Yokohama off the present anchorage OF the
lag-ship, to twenty miles from Uraga Capt Adams
lowing day the Japanese officers visited the flagship to set
tie the place of meeting, when the commodore amongst
other things told them that having been ntrused with
home he reasonably anxious about their safety and
experience proved him that Uraga did not offer
an anchorage where they now lay Some discussion
ensued finally il arranged that the meeting should
be held at Yokohama.
INTERCHANGE CoURTEsKs.
Eleven days afterwards the meeting took place. and in
the interval entertainments were nterchanged by the
hn,pr nd Japaue A o by
Captain Buchanan the governor of Uraga MS we have
in Keyng and other high Chinese officials at once
fell in with foreign obseryances in toasng and speechiy
ing captain Buchanan proposed the health Of the EN-
peror Of Japan which drunk standing with all the
honor and acknowledged by the governor Of Uras
who in return similarly proposed the health Of the Pre
dent of the United States The Japanese took their liquor
freely especially champagne and queurs greatly admi-
ring the glassware that contained them and expressed
hope that time hand when they would be at lib
ery visit foreign countries in steamers and ships of
three masts.
ron approached Yedo and II he did actually enter it,
enough to judge OF its appearance and to
ascerain-what, however, believe surveying party
had done beorehat the shore there is FIVE faith
water that it be approached by large ships
The city IS in the form of crescent and stands on an ex
tepsye plain with magnificent background of mountains
and wooded country but il seems to striking
public buildings while the dwelling houses generally
Of story and therefore present nothing IN Their
occupy The population Of the capital has however been
greatly exaggerated for though it is certainly great the
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cities Of the wordLondon, they said being the first and
Paris the second
RECEPTION or THE COMMODORE
On the sh the preparations completed for the
cepon Of the commodore who by the by insisted the
to the hail. and which shut the public gaze Between
IL and IL o'clock the marines having been mustered by
Major Zen twentnne boats belonging to the squadron
manned with armed seamen and under command OF Cap
tain Buchanan conveyed the cortege to the shore and
waited the arrival Of the commodore and suite consisting
Of Captain Adams, DR.. Williams the interpreter and the
secretary Mr. H. Perry, who landed about noon under
salute of seventeen guns from the Macedonian the men
the boats standing up, and the officers shore being
uncovered The procession then moved forward the band
PLAYING "Hail Columbia and the presidents March"
On entering the hail. the commodore was received by
four commissioners appointed for the purpose They were
First Hayash, with the title OF Dagaku no Kama, or
Prince Councillor.
Second lido Prince of Tsus-sma 1.-THE group of islands
living between Corea and Japan)
Third Idzuma Prince Of Mimasa, Ia prinoipaty lying
west of Miaoo)
Fourth Udodo second assistant Of the board of
sALuTISa rLAa.
The party being seated the flag Of Japan up
board the Powhatan, and saued with twenty-one guns
from the launches after which another salute OF seventeen
guns given to the Japanese High Commissioner who,
through the interpreters presented his compliments and
welcome the commodore and his officers and particularly
injured about the health Of the former At given sign
the servants in brongh in ncquercd stands with
tea and sa sweetmeas and other conscrves and placed
one beside each officer The reRalement have
been much the that which in China generally pre-
codes the transaction Of business with foreign officials
and while going there time to take Of
the place of meeting The hail. which had been up