The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-05
JAPAN AND THE JAPANESE.

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
UNITED STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,
NAGAsAKI, July 10, 1858.
Al Hands Recovering Healh-Anlral at Nagasa1s-
Reception by The japanese officials they Think Of
the Yankee Ship-Erchance Of Coutesies--7he City and
tie PeoYss-Nay7red and Unmarried Ladies-Hoo They
are Distinguished Young Wires-Japan Ceneterles-
Prejudice A9dins the Blachers-The 7bUn Of Ndgasaki-
buildings Probable Benefits under the Recent Treaties
Vist from a japanese Ship Of Wdr-celebrdng hide
pessdence Day, dc.
In this my first letter from this empire shall endeavor
to form episte which will contain the most important
items respecting visit TO this port and the clergy
say, firstly, late of darrh9a mentioned in
former letter have all nearly recovered and by the u-
dcious management of Surgeon j. L. Fox and his assist
ants, none of them have proved fatal and we
feel confident that soon as shall pro
coed further north, that shall all again
recover orr usual good health. Owing to the
appearance OF the cholera at HING Kong, il is not
likely that the squadron will that port before
fall We LEFT Hong Kong the 18th Of June and arrived
at this port at the 23d OF the month As
we entered the bay the signal gun fred give the
alarm that were coming which was answered by
other guns placed proper distances the bay until
they were finally answered by the signal guns on the
lookout IN the town. As proceeded up the bay We
met by large number Of Japanese junks and boats
the men in them waving their hats and hands either to
warn to keep back 10 welcome arrival Shortly
after to anchor, the chief custom house officer
accompanied by about dozen other officers and any
number Of lower class Japanese of to On being
invited board they introduced Lieut. Stembe
The chief officer spoke the English Language well
CURED Of Mr. Stembe the object Of our visit being
informed that friendly visit aud friends
he appeared to be well pleased and shook Mr. and the
Az.
you come here as Americans friends japanese like
you friends and glad to You as such, and
the Governor and all his people Will be glad to you
and your big ship; and" says he, the Governor will
extend your officers and all the favors that you
can expect" They then shown the ship
and when shown into the engine rooms they appeared
to be struck with astonishment, and clapped their
hands together in admiration of the splendid works
before them, all which we're in the most com
pete order shining like much gold and sill
ver and when Mr.. Stcmble told them that the Mime
sota much larger and handsomer ship, having board
the Minister, would pay them visit they
were quite delighted, and expressed great wish
her and the Minister The chief officer informed that
they could not supply this time with fresh beef for the
reason that cattle scarce with them aud what few
were hand only used beasts of burden; but
such provisions the market afforded should be fur
next morning large number of fowls fresh ash, eggs
fruit &c, were board by the authorities pre-
sent for the officers and crew. The day Captain
Nicholson and party Of his officers by invitation
shore TO pay tne respects the Governor and other
officials. When they arrived at the landing they
met by large party of officials, who received them and
escorted them up 10 the residence OF the Governor Ar
irving there they introduced &C. the Governor and
his suite, who shook them warmly by the hand,
and, through the interpreter gave Captain NtchOl-
10 understand that they were glad TO see him and
his ship the harbor Of Nagasak and that the officers
and of the Mississippi were at liberty TO come
shore at such times best suited them aud that the
pie would modest them long the japanese laws
respected. The usual ceremonies Of Introduction,
&C. being gone through with. the party shown into
another room where they invited partake
refreshments which prepared in Japanese style, and
consisted OF s~eetmeas cakes candies wines, tets and
raki When the party left they were compelled by
their japanese friends take with them the OF
the repast This odd, but u the custom OF
the country and should refuse 10 do So the japanese
would consider themselves greatly sighted Two oi
heuteaants and Dr Phillips, being anxious to reside few
days for the benefit OF their health PERMISSION
At granted and suitable quarters m pleasant part
OF the town soon obtained for them-thc nrst
that such favor granted 10 any foreigner,
except the Dutch. ON the next day his Exceency the
Governor, accompanied by his suite and large guard
OF honor visited the ship to pay their respects 10
Capt y. aud her officers The marines drawn up
IN a line, present M arms the band playing a
uonal air. salute 81 fifteen guns also gwen,
with which compliment the Governor Was highly
pleased, and he regretted exceedingly tina, he could
were forts batteries IN the place. The ba-
zaars BY order Of his Exceency, thrown open for
our reception, &c The o; dong business in this
place odd and very troublesome In the nrs place, no
but government officers allowed 10 take any gold
silver money from foreigner, under the penalty Of
being dsembowelcd. All the specie that comes into the
place taken possess Of by the anu
tom house officers. and by them u transferred 20
the imsral government officers the OF govern.
ment To purchase any articles on shore you arst
proceed 10 the proper officer and give him your sece.
In he gives you the currency OF the country which
Nprhx 40 aud
four long aud they marked tacs Initials bun
dreds u tscl. c They have The Dutch aud japanese
characters upon them taei u t~csty three cents.
With your socket filed with this trash you proceed
to make sach little purchases you may wish. You
ter OF the splendid bazars hed with the rich works
OF ebc-c people. you commence pricing the articles be
fore you you turn Little 70 the Jeff OF rSnt and close
20 your heels you perceive japanese Mandarin, OF hsn
oacaal, with BOOK. and pencil IN hand On inquiry
you ana tbs individual h. he government offccr who
- standing b. % take down al sales, The articles
sold. thc Troe pad III object d Which = that cor
account 81 all goods leaving the place may b. &C
counted or at tho CGsiom House, 4 not more than
iaels worth. also that the government SHAH not be de
prxc1 II H. export dutc For the hrst time since Va
gasak has been seaport, buinboats have been pr.
ntie ~ the Japan government alongside 81
tbs ship pretty wel supplied win low. usn, esgs'
fruits, &C All OF which have been sold ~ low troes-
good iat FOWL 81 81 Ter d0zent ceRs O.. 81, per
d0xeu aIe ftsh fsh two cents per pound. nlce good
japan coffee which ~ very hne quality. only three
ccits - round n each boat & government otl
Ger vhu kctt strict account ~ AT rates. &c. A 81 oar
oroers, ana such 81 tie crew y have been permitted
pccged good treatment and warm reeelton that they
have received from tie people n Nagasak- The
Nucers and others attached 10 TIE Dutch settlement
have slpSn 'us every attention, and have striven
10 make visit pleasant one. The town q
NaE4ssk is guit large. situated n beautiful
valley al the head n The bay, pointing about southwest
Tie dwellings mostly ~ one and two stories q an oil
looking structure, having nothing about them handsome
~ Ornamental Their looks They al, according 70
she ~ the country closed Tie street sde and
they have generally udows nor doors on that side ~
tn buildings. They al oren the rear, % handsome
gardens courty ards consequently. the streets, which
vide and neat, present quite lonely appearance.
The population Keep housed W until toward ght and ~
the stranger LOOKS more ike deserted city. Tae male
portion ~ The community are generally stout. well built
men many Of whom fear the MARKS Of ths smallpox,
showing thai the disease came amongst them without
forming treaty They ALL o. nearly 30, have very dne
black har They shave the upper front part 81 the head
the rest. NJ the side and back o. the heal, nicely
conbed Oh the top " the head where ted up into
sort Of wig about four inches long tbs . secured
% tue top Of the bead and iuoks odd bot very neat
much more 50 than thcr dirty neighbors. the
Chinese Many a them wear nothing but a
sack or cloth which secured just above the hips, loay
ng the rest u their person above their his and below