New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-22
A VISIT TO JAPAN.

NAGAsAKI, JAPAS. Sept %, 1884
Our smsIl squadron OF three steamers and f1gate
arrived of tbs port the 7th Of September, and
were running 10 with all ease aud co mort, viewing
with come surprise rhe number Of batteries and guas
on all available points of d.feoee for the outer hsr
Dor when We found some boats ANXIOUS Ia comhus
cate letter iD raj languages trOd1lnz our Gu
trance asd even verbally limiting such things as
blowing us out of The water. This was AT L M
but SUBJ que nIly deputaton calae an1 gave per
miss on ana promise OF pilos Tor our going hto uie
niddie hsrbor on the f,llowiog morning We found
onr way in and anchored. host OF botts with dag.
and capopies accompanied as or watoo tor tue grand
event of British squadron visiting toe port. ena'n
Of small jubss wss moored across the mourn OF TUG
inner mort. There sre Dutch steamer OF war and
he sppua uadlpg sbip close in near the Datch fac
tory. On the little islano OF Desma-
party Of Japanese officials visited us. Their ap-
rtarapce is o. cuiar; tneir features resemble those
OF North Az rcan iGolsns, who ara CONSIDERED 70
derive their origin from stray japanese aud thus 40
ton is not out Of the way for our interpreer wss one
Of inks crew cast away IN 1888 on tue north vest
coast OF Am.rcs. alter tossing about II mouths or 80
The mode of dres-pg the nilr ia quite d'tfereat ron
thai Of Chinese or Tnrfars top OF The head "a
horn cleAn tho hair If toe remainder ia lgat up
10 il and tied and short tail. made solid by gum Is
laid on the head. rbs clothing is of loose silk gauze
Of black or sober grey l0csedtiing robe round the
body aud legs with sometimes silk lTse-iegged
trowsefs and the feet covered with cloth cotton
glove with sepsras cOmnodzfiOn for the big toe
as part of the sandal fastening runs between the
toes 10 the iLstep from the sole of rice straw, which
appear. % be worn by all classes
Among the visitors there has been, am told. az
artist, and he took, silly likeness OF the captain
1hey carry pocket book. and We have got peep
or twice at plan OF the por, or SO ne OF the
gDns which are very large % Founders, and very
numerous All The visitors had ia their sashes long
sword and Dagger got one 70 show me the latter,
and it seemed fine in temper and edge AZ one of my
snputatiDg hnives. The hits ere curiously orna-
meDted with gold and bronze, aud the scabbards are
Of Japan ware beautiful black aud white sha-
green. The curve is worn upward and they will not
show the large blaze
On the first day | found one or two who spoke
Dutch az d | tried 70 get up conversation.
Everything seems Interesting about this place and
people but they will not allow Us many opportunities
Of judging, for We Cannot land at all
They have cent -Ome supplies OF various kinds with
fresh 6sh occasionally IN fYct, anything can be got
but the shore. Our bOsis have hal little trip rOuad
the harbOr, and Of officers found tso pits Of
coal which appeared 10 DO Of good quality, aud will
add to the value OF this place port de ridcte.
The scenery Of this place is charming. have made
some eoor.d sketches. hope 10 give you al oppor-
iuDlty OF seeing them. We are goiOg % Jeddo Ia a
day or two perhaps may hnd something ~ comnG-
nicate.
OcT. The fear of our departure has induced the
Governor to give us some supplies With permission
10 pEy for them through the Datch Government-a
great sfep in policy. We have some good tea and
rice; pigs are coming instead II beef cattle only
draft, and the Of milk is unknown, a. in China
Wax candles are used and we'll maze. Tbs In
terror of the boats 10 clean and neat ia all arrange
m.nis BY What csn learn, he population Is about
40 900 600; that of Nagssaki 10 900
Ger. 3.-Ihe Admiral was invited 70 land, With
some oficers. l have the honor Of an invitation.
We lsnd io.moUOT IN five boats, with the band.
Ger. 5.-Our procession started at A NJ AZ We
got nesr the ne VI Junks moored a1ross the hAbor,
boat came with al othclsl 10 request We would wait
Until come gTancee should arrive 10 conduct US Oar
premature W informal entry would lead 10 the Offend
iLg cgnitary ripping himself up, as the custom here
in dfculiiss and the reason is that the loss Of mpe
rel favor lie attended wi serious consequences ~ the
family and children. Tn, refore, suicide Of the pareGt
Is the usua course adopted.
A brief delay set all night. We passed up the hsr
Dor, sdnEng the scenery, bays villages and cult
waited hlls. Two military stations ana some bate
res were seen. We saw Two large Chinese junks-
cre~s and rucdefs shore. The Dateh steamer Of
var paid The compliment 70 our flag. The little
island Of Desms, On which the Dutch factory is
placed, attracted our notice Our party was received
by tie official oooy waiting on the landing place.
sOlciers we're plscso at the eide OF the square and
some with siaves escorted rs the street Of st1rs 70
the Governors house. frameTotk was pls ced Tor
cloths Of blue ". IN white designs, or white With
black stripes and they seemed 70 De for coDceslnent
ss well a. ornament Guards lined our road. and
coon got 70 the Governors, ano after short delay
were ushtred Ito The preseDce Of ms Exce-ncy ADD
the ID,pecter Of the Province Nodge Ivan N.io who
is Independent il Dis functions, and exercises
trolling power as IN The Gaze OF the Spiritual Enpe
Tor sId k1bo Sauna. Their APPEARANCE add man
rers were oigDifsd the Court 0Eesses wsre very
curious, ard the elk portion Of ricn quality The
style 81 degree Of poteness prac,ieed among them
selves 50 extreme that il Dig a.ted considerably
The per.oDe com ~ unica,iDg between the Governor
interpreter sere their knees, and frequent
y kissing he ground and spesking 10 8 Low tone OF
voice, while they rested iteH fingers the grouad.
After lie Interview, We were taken 10 two roo Ms;
cure fad the number Of arm chairs required for Off
GERS Lot Of the Admiral $ Get, who were 10 anothsr
room. Tea was brought on smll stands: no sugar,
no mix uted. In q short time trays with pipes To-
bseco, Lighted ebVeea, and pot for ashes; pipe Of
t-sss, sIslli steD, bamboo. After some time box