The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-21

nearly f2 600 600, attributable more. however, 70
the OF the tax 10 Ireland and to improved
assessments thsn 10 the double duty imposed lat
session, the effect Of which will be more apparent
In tie next quarters returns. Passing the re-
naming items, which afford no feature for special
comment, we may cor gratulsts the public up the
aspect Ct security for the present. and hope for tao
future, which these results present.
Visit OF the English 20 Japan.
[Ietter from Medical Officer to the London Tunes
NAGAsAKI, Japan, Sept. rs, 1854.
Our small squadron Of three steamers and rigate
arrived on this port the TIN Of September, and
we're running In with all ease and comfori, viewing
with some surprise the number Of batteries aud
guns on all available points Of defence for the QUITE
hsbor, when We found some boats anxious 10 CON
nunlcate letter In seve al languages forbidding
our entrance, and even verbally limiting such things
AZ blowing us out OF the water. This was at T..
NJ; but subsequently adeputation came and gave per
mission and promise OF pilots Tor our going into the
middle harbor on the following morning. We found
our way in and anchored. host OF boats with
daRs and csnopies, accompanied US, or waited for
the grand event OF a British squadron visiting the
port. chain OF small junks was moored ross
the mouth Of the innez port. There are Dutca
steamer -ofwar aud the annual trading ship close
IN, nesr the Dutch factory, on the little island Of
Desima
A party OF Japanese officials visited US Their
appearance In peculiar their features resemble those
OF North American Indians, VIII, are considered 10
derive their origin from stray Japanese; and this
notion In not out OF the way, for interpreter was
one OF junks crew cast away in 1888 on the north
west coast Of America, after tossing about fourteen
months or no. The mode Of dressing the hair Is
quite different from that OF Chinese or Tartars The
top OF the head Is shorn clean the hair OF the re-
mander brought up 10 IL and tied and short tail,
made solid by gum, Is laid the head. Tue cloth.
ing OF loose sik gauze OF black or sober gray,
loose fitting rose round the body and legs with
sometimes stlk largelegged trousers, and the feet
covered with cloth or cotton glove with separate
accommodation for the big toe as part Of The san
dal fastening runs between the toes TO the ins.ep
rem we loe Of rice straw, which appears 70 be
worn by all classes.
Among the visers there has been, an told, an
artist, and he took silly Likeness OF tae captaia.
They carry pocketbook, and we have got peep
once or twice at plan of the port, some Of the
numerous. All the vsiters had in their sashes
long sword and dagger | got one TO show me the
latter and II seemed IA iIe 10 temper and edge a
one OF my ampulatng knives. The hits are
cnrioufly ornamented with gold and bronze and the
scabbaros are OF Japanware, or beautiful black
and white thsgreen. The curve Is worn upwards,
and they will not show the large blade.
On the first day found one OF two who spoke
Dutch, and tried to get up Q conversation.
verifying seems Interesting about this place and
people, but they will not allow us many oppor.u
nitles OF Judging, for We cannot land at al.
They have sent some supplies Of various kinds
with flesh fish occasionally; In fact. anything can DO
got but the ehore. Our boats have had little trip
round the harbor and some Of Off GERS found two
pits OF coal. which appeared TO be Of good quality
and viii add TO the value Of this place az port de-
,adche." The scenery Of this place liz charming. |
have made some coloied sketches. hope t. giys
you an opportunity of seeing them. We are going
10 Jeddo In q day or two; perhaps may fad some
thing 10 communicate.
Der. g. The fear Of our departure has Induced
the Governor to give US some supplies, with permis.
sien TO pay for them through the Dutch government
"a great step in policy. We have some good tea
ard rice; pss coming instead Of bee; cattle are
OILY diaught, and the use OF milk IL unknown. ~
In China. Wax candles are used and seem well
made. The Interior OF the boats ia clean and neat
IN oil arrangements. By what can learn, the popu-
ation In about 40 600 900; that OF NagAsski 1000.
Der. 3-The Admiral WAS invited 70 land, with
some fiicers. have the honor OF an invitation.
We land tomorrow, In i've boats, with the band.
Oct. 5.-Our procession STATED at . A. NJ. A we
get near the line OF junks moored across the haTbor
boat came with an official, 10 request we would
wait until rome grDr dee should arrive 10 conduct
Ne. Our premature informal entry would lead 90
The offending denitary ripping himself up, az Ia tho
custom here In difficulties; and the reason Ia tina;
the less OF imperial favor Ii attended with serious
consequences to the family and children. Therefore
suicide OF the parent In the usual course adopted.
A brief delay set all right. We passed up the
bsrbor, sdniring the scenery, bays, villages AMI cul
ttvaed hills. Two military stations and some bat
Dese junks; crews and rudders on shore. Tbs
Dutch steamer Of war paid the compliment due
to eur isg. The little island OF Desima ON which
the Dutch factory In placed, attracted our notice.
on the landing place. Soldiers were placed al
the Eide Of TIE squire. and With slaves escort
ed us up the street OF stairs To the Governors house
framework was placed for cloths Of blue, with
white designs white with black stripes and they
seemed 70 be for eoncealment an well a. ornament.
Guards lined our road, and we coon got 70 the %
yernor's, and after short delay ushercd Into
the presence OF his Fxcelsncy and the Inspector Of
tie Provit CO, Nodge Ivan Najo, who Ia Independent
In his iunctions and exercises q controlling poser
a. IN the case OF the spiritual Emperor aud Kubo
saima. Their appearance and manners were digni.
NED, the court dresses were very curious. and The
silk portion OF rich quality. Toe style and degree
OF poliieness practced among themselves l. 10 ex.
frme that II dlsgusted us considerably. The per.
sons communicating between tho Governor and
cur Interpreter were their knees, and frequently
Kissing the ground, and speaking In q lOw tone OF
voice, while they fest their fingers on the ground.
After the interview were taken 10 NO ours
had TIE number OF atm-chairs required for officers
not OF the admirals set who were Ia another room.
Tea was brought small stands; no sugar no milk
used. In q short time trays with pipes. tobacco
Ugh ed charcoal, and pct for ashes pipe Of bras
small; stem, bamboo. After some time q box Of
cake ard swteimeats, with chopsticks, was placed
before each officer, and was afterwards sent on
boaid 10 us, IA Ne wrote our pames on the Id by
order. Again cur wants were attended ~; octa-
coral deal boxes were placed before each OF as the
contents block q sponge cake, two cakes 81 Jelly
two rolls Of sweets, tvo birds Of -four, aud sugar
fhh-- chopsicks 10 eat with.
The name OF the Governor Ia Melzono Chikfoono
Ksmi; his dress blatk gauze overcoat, white ycst
and sleeves, green silk pettooat, open at the sides
showing wrapper or trousers. and ming 70 the
feet, which were covtrd with white cotton sucks;
shoes sI sandals not worn IN TIE palace. IA the
afternoon . su.t pudding and syrup we're brought,
with large silver fork and spoon. European FORM
and chopsticks.
bad an opportunity Of seeing paper used In.
tttad IL Tockethandkerchieis, although the lsttsr
article 10 In use when the heat oppres-ee, yentilA,
,fn 10, being attended 70. Oar gold watches
ylesseo much. II appears that two hours ~ our
time make one hour japanese the day begins al
Az Ia the morning, and ends a, sir 10 the evening
The pohttne~s Of these people u very remark sblc
even amor small officials; II SEATED on their knees,
nj court, bowling 10 the ground or speaking In a
low tone, while resting the angsrs Inc ground or
nsiirg, the Interpreter 70 the Governor being moa