, 1858-12-31

panese, and yet running like any other
steamer. Several Of us went on board 10
visit her, after the signing Of the treaty,
and were really surprised at ber cleanliness,
warlke look, and at the knowledge Of her
engineers. At her peak few the red sun,
on q white ground, which is the National
Flag, and really believe that at this mo-
ment she could capture any Portuguese
man-of-war of her class. Thus has Portu-
gal descended the ladder, while the people
who wore Swindled by her merchants, hun
dreds Of years since, have suddenly taken
spring of several rounds. While upon this
subject Of our visit, will say all that 1
have to mention in regard 10 it, WeWero
Kindly received by the two princes, con-
Quoted over the ship, and treated to cake,
sweet-meats, sakie and tea, in the unpres
tending cabin. When we took our leave,
we we're, according to Japanese custom,
presented with token Of esteem" which
in this case was a box of very delicate
fruits, sugared Her name was the Guam
komarr, or flying Sea Horse, and she was
present from the Dutch. The name Of
her captain was TaFtabori Keizo, and he
was a very 6ne looking man. In common
with his officers, he was allowed to wear
the imperial arms as a mark Of national
confidence He subsequently returned our
VISIT when presented him with Colts
revolver, to bis unlimited JOY This, how.
ever, he could not accept, unless Il was Of
fered through the Commodore or Consult
the former therefore, removed the difficulty
by becoming the nominal donor. Nov for
the visit Of the two princes.
They came alongside in two boats--them.
selves and immediate suite in the frst, and
their attendants in the second. Cinano-no.
Kami came over the side FIRST. Hewasan
old man, and had been the Oonsul's daily
companion during bis months residence a.
Jeddo. or course be was warmly received.
Next came Hingo-no-K Kami, man Of pro-
badly SO years, Of commanding mein, and
Of the finest japanese face i have yet seen.
He was followed by Moryama Yenoskys
the Intelligent interpreter, who figures 50
largely in Commodore Perry's account Of
his visit. Finally came the suite, and then
the attendants, in another boat. Tbs
whole party moved gracefully aft and as
cended the ladder leading 10 the poop
deck, while salute Of l6 guns were being
fred in their honor. Moryama speaks Ens
glish quite fairly, aud Dutch perfectly.
Mr.. Heuskins, the Consul's Secretary, also
speaks Dutch and English alike, and thus
were ideas interchapged, Itseems that the
treaty had all been arrapged some months
back at Jeddo, and 50 The only thing 10 be
done now was 10 read ii over and sign.
After we had shown them The Ship and re-
gaied them with q cold lunch in the cabin,
therefore, the latter was given up to Mr.
Harris, his Secretary, the two princes, and
Morynma, who remained closeted together
for an hour or more. Then the doors were
opened and the latter returned 70 their
steamer with the understanding that they
were to come on board again az 4P. ~
and sign the treaty. 5 nsls hos
At $3.50 we sent our boat for them, and
as the appointed hour arrived they wers
alongside. Pnnctnal fellows are. these Jas
panese; everything with them Is system
and moves like eloekWcFk The nations Of
the West might well initiate them u this
respect. An0tber "elosstingp now took
Jlace, at the end Of another hour The doors
were sgain thfOwnopen Our third treaty
with Japan had been signed during that
time-a treaty which will accomplish more
than everything which has been done here
tofore. The signing having been officially
announced, the American and Japanese
Gags were hoisted side BY side at the fore,
and national salute Of tWenty-one guns
fred from our heavy shell guns.
"They will hear this salute al JeddeP
said the Consul and il win have its
effect" As for che Prlnees, they evinced
the greatest satisfaction 40 beholding our
Gags side BY side, aud 6Aally took their
departure IN the highest spirits, In the
meantime their steamer bad been getting
10 steam, aud they we're no sooner on board
than she tripped her anchor, and padded
away for Ieddo The next morning We
also left, aud regained our present anchor
age the same afternoon.
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