Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-22

proposed the nCaIJn OF The PFCSldent OF the Unit
ed States. The japanese took their liquor freely,
especially champagne and liquors, greatly ad-
nliring the glassware that contained them; and
expressed hope that the time was at hand when
they would be at liberty to visit foreign countries
in steamers and ships OF three masts.
1t was during this interval that an officer of
the squadron approached Yedo, and if he did not
actually enter it, at least was near enough to
judge of its appearance, and to ascertain, what,
however, We believe a surveying party had done
before, that close to the shore there is five fit
hons water, so that it can be approached by
large ships. The city is in the form of screscent,
and starls extensive plain with magnif-
deut background of the mountains and wooded
country; but it seems to possess no striking pub
lie buildings, while the dwelling houses are ge-
ncrally OF one story, and, therefore present no.
thing imposing in their appearance, except their
vast numbers and space they occupy. The po
pulation OF the capital has, however, been great
ly exaggerated, for though it is certainly great;
the japanese officers themselves placed Hedo
third among the cities in the world. London, they
said, being the first and Paris the second.
On the 8th, the preparations were completed
for the reception of the Commodore, who, by the
bye, insisted upon the removal of the screen
work which extended from the shore to the hall,
and which shut cut the public gaze. Between IL
and IL o'clock, the marines having been muster
ed by MAJOR Zein, and the sailors by Lieutenant
Pcgram, the whole in twcnty-ninc boats under
command Of Captain Buchanan, who conveyed
The cortege tothe Shore and waited the arrival Of
the Commodore and suite, consisting of Captain
Adams, the Secretary, Mr.. 0. II. Perry, and the
interpreters, DIR. s. ". Williams and Mr.. j. /.
c. Portman, who landed about noon, under q sa-
lutte of seventeen guns from the lIGeedoniGn, the
men on the boats standing up, and the officers on
shore being uncovered. The procession then NOV
ed forward, the band playing ''Hal Columbia"
and the s.prcsidcnt's March,"
On entering the hall, the Commodore was re-
ccivcd by four Commissioners, appointed for the
purpose. They were;
First-HAYAsIII, with the title Of Daigatu no
Kama, or Prince Councillor.
Secoad-TDo, Prince Of Tsus- -sima, (tEe group
of islands lying between Corca and Japan.)
7hird-ITzCMA, Prince Of Mimasaki, "a prin-
cipality lying west of Maco.)
Fouifh-JDoNo, second assistant Of the Board
of Revenue.
The party being seated, the flag of Japan was
run up on board The PotckGtan, and salutcd with
twenty one guns from the launches, after which
another salute OF seventeen guns given to
the japanese High Commissioner, who through
The interpreter presented his compliments and
welcome to the Commodore and his officers, and
particularly inquired about the health of the for
mcr. At sign given, the servants in attendance
brought in laqucrcd stands with tea and saki,
swcctmeats and other conserveS, and placed one
beside each officer. The rcgalement seems to
have been much the same as that which in China
generally prccedcs the transaction of business
with foreign officials and while it was going on
there was time to take note Of the place of
meeting. The hail. which had been run up with
great celebrity, was about fifty feet long. forty
wide, and twelve high, and surrounded. with mag
nificcnt japonicas, some of them thirty feet in
height, and in full bloom, Seats and tables about
two feet high, covered with red cloth, extended
the whole length of the apartment. The floor
was covered with white mats about three feet
long by two wide and the place was heated by
highly ornamcnted braziers placed On beautiful
Japan stands. The pillars supporting the cree
ton were ornamcnted with purple Grape, and the
walls were richly adorned with paintings Of birds
and flowers. The hall was situated about five
hundred yards from the landing place, and was
commended by The ships, which lay with their
broadsidcs TO it. Several native artists were
present taking sketches of the strangers.-
The refreshmo.4,s being over, the Commodore
and his personal staff were conducted by the Ja-
panesc Commissioners, into another room in the
rear, the entrance to which was covered with
purple Grape. The conference lasted three hours,
and was carried on through the Dutch language,
which the japanese interpreters and Mr.. Port
man, the Commodores clerk, spoke fucntly. a
very favorable answer was given to the Prcsi-
dents letter, which we presume was in terms a
repetition Of President Fillmores, and it is stated
that Com. Perry fully satisfied on all points,
suggested by him, which we again presume were
in accordance with Mr.. Secretary Webster's letter
of instructions to Com. Aulck, accompanying
the first letter to the Emperor. A draft Treaty,
in English, Dutch, Chinese and Japanese was put
into the hands of the Japanese Commissioners,
who said that it would receive due consideration,
but the old Emperor had died since Commodore
Perry was there last year. and his successor was
young man, who would require to consul. his
Council before coming to a determination and
the Commodore was reminded that japanese did
not act with the same rapidity as Americans did
which was thus illustrated (: Should several ia
psnese meet together, desiring to visit the Anne
rcan ships, ore would say at IS beautiful
morning :" to which another would add GLOW
pleasant it is 80 Then third would remark
'.There is not then a wave 20 be seen upon th'
water at length fourth would suggest, Come
let us go and see the ships"