The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-06

On this order renewed the sp|1at.on for fresh
beef and to my surprise was informed by Mr. Rice that
the Governor declined to furnish Portsmouth
saying had had her share and all that was neces
sary. On the following morning called on his Excel
lency accompanied by the agent and the four seEor
LeueBants Of the sbp and referring to the order
Yedo directed the interpreter To To the Governor
he must not send such messages TO wart would
rot be per itted he authority from Yed0 fur
nsh the beef and that il the bullocks not sent
alongside the Portsmouth by ten o'clock the following
morning there would be trouble. He then promised W
send wha. required, and as many in addition ~
might be waned He also assured me that IN future no
obstacles should be thrown in the way of all American
ships obtaining beef well as other fresh provisions
On an application by tho Governor for letter stating
what had been said about the bulocks, sent him com
municaton, the copy Of which (marked c. Is herewith
enclosed.
In other respects the authorities have manifested de-
sire to do all in their to render our visit
The Governor and suite returned my call ON Saturday,
2eth uh accompanied by thirteen boats and his guard
We saluted him with thirteen guns and gave him an en-
terainment At his reqnest, have permitted s.sc,,,vs n
officer, to take the dimensions or the snip, ana en-.
joined officers and men, when on liberty to treat
the peoplewh consideration and Kindness. The result
has that welcomed by all classes and trust
that visit will have good influence upon our future
intercourse relations with the Japanese Great hrm
ness, with moderation asking nothing but what s rght
and let them that you expect that TO be accorded will
enable us ultimately to establish ourselves on good oot
ing with the authorities and people.
The Bay Of Hakodad is spacious and Of easy access,
especially with the chart OF "Perry's Expedition The
hsrbor completely land locked and capable OF con-
tanning hundred sail in anchorage of from five to
twelve fsthons The shallowDess Of the water, spit
extending out from the town of twelve hundred
yards the moderate ebb and flow Of the tide, render
the anchorage perfectly secure at all times This, with
the heahness o the climate the of supplies, the
disposition OF the people and the order OF the govern
that liquor shall be sold to persons on liberty,
render il decidedly the most desirable place, IN
point of health and enjoyment for man Of war that
bave visited while in position to California its lm
porance TO Russa-as large trade Is opening nj the
Amoor river the mineral wealth OF the island Judging
from the great quantity Of copper used in fastening and
ornamenng their unks, and for various purposes OF ma
nuacture; and especially from the sample Of gold dust
given to by MIR. Rice, the commercial agent, which
he says pocuI ed by himself in The mountains within
miles distance from the town. added to the coal mines
in this vicinity together with the general resources Of
the country when developed at some distant period by
the demands Of commensurate worthy OF consldera
on not only place of resort for our men war aud
whaleships, but auxiliary depot for govern
stores -Four American wbatrs and five merchant
vessels have anchored here since the arrival Of our com
merciabagent, in May last.
large fort capable mounting fifty guns, is
being built in the part Of the spit But this fort
cation must prove inadequate TO the defence OF the har
Dor in Of attack the crew Of single vessel
might easily land outside the bay, in the rear OF the
town. and take possession of the high bluff where few
howzers could command the fort which would be unable
| TO bring its guns TO bear upon its assaiaRts.
As there rs no buoy marking the termination Of the
spit alluded to- Lieut. Belknap under my direction has
placed one there in 81, fathoms of water as well
additional buoy sand bank 3 fathoms under water
alongside of spar buoy placed by Commodore Perry;
a convenient channel, from Al 10 fahoms water, rs
thus buoyed out for all vessels, rendering 1t unnecessa
ry hereafter to outside of the northern or outer
am unable to obtain any reliable Information OF the
quantity and quality Of the coal, or even the ia
nor informs ms that there IS no amount on hand
and Mr. Rice concurs; but says that several vessels
are now near the mines distance Of sixty miles from
awaiting their cargoes He rs of opinion that within
short time amount equal TO the demand can easily bs
obtained. forward herewith q specimen Of this coal
| obtained from the Governor for your examination.
have the honor 70 be, very respectfully your obedien
| servant, ANDREW ii. FOOrE Commander.
/ Commander
States Naval forces, East India and China Seas, Hong
| Kong.
| COMMANDER FOOTE TO THE GOVERNOR OF HAKODA DI
| UsuED STATES snip PORTSMOUTH, l
| HAKopADI, Oct I, 1857. !
| sR-I am informed by the United States Commercial
Agent Mr. Rice, that your Excellcncy has requested
! copy Of my communication made you this morning
stand more fully the object for which requested an
dence hastily noted down the principal points rather
sour desire. will furnish the substances q sSst wn,o
was intended merely a verbal communication.
Al our first nservs~ n reply 70 to- rsqnes made 70.
could not be and had been furnished that In Japan
bulocks only used for trade and beasts OF burden
replied 10 this by referring TO the second article Of the
treaty, and also a communication recently received
from the United States Consul General Mr. Harris that
mcn OF Japan 70 furnish beef TO American vessels in
Hakodad and therefore should expect bullock along
side the Portsmouth at ten O'Clock the following morning
Soon taking leave officer called Mr. Rice, in
| forming him the buocks would be furnished.
Requiring beef the following week, the application
refused until reiterated by the agent few days
subsequently Mr. Rice sent me copy Of an order which
he informed you had received from Yedo, authorizing
supply OF beef 70 American vessels at Hakodad but in
other place in japan directing him 10 make this known
10 "all his people"
On this order another application beef made and
my SURPRISE Mr. Rice informed me that you had again
refused the ground that the ship had had her share
Under these circumstances called you this morning.
accompanied by the Commercial Agent and four OF the
senior Leutenants OF the ship; referring 10 your
tborty from Yedo 10 furnish beef, aud stated that
you must not send such messages 70 chip Of war,
the captain the judge OF what required; that
"you must send buocks 70 the Portsmouth by 10
O'Clock morning there will be trouble you
only violate the order from Yedo but also break this
treaty by the refusal" You then said that the bulocs
would be furnished, and more, even, II required You
furthermore sad in reply 10 my expressing the expect
thai obstacles In future would Ne thrown In the
way Of all American vessels obtaining fresh provisions,
that arrangement would be made by which they should
be sbupdantly supplied with buocks. have the honor
ANDREW II FoQrr
Commander United State Navy.
To His Exceency MoxoAKx AuADsJnsnARrn, Governor of
Hakodadi