The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-03

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stopped, 90 that did not see those crowds
Of travellers, priests, nuns. &c. &c, described
by Kempier the shops in all the towns and
villages were closed except cook shops and
tea houses), and the inhabitants. clad in
their holiday clothes, knelt on mats spread
in front Of their houses. Not sound was
heard, nor gesture indicative Of curiosity
seen all was respectful silence. The people
were ordered to cast down their eyes as |
passed. a. was too high even to be looked
at. But this order was only partially
obeycd. for the dear daughters Of Eve would
have peep, regardless OF consequences.
The authorities of the towns and villages
met me at their boundaries, and saluted me
by kueeling and knocking head" They
then led the way through their little juris-
die.ons, and took leave by similar prostra.
tions
ENTRANCE INTO JEDDo-RKcEPTI0N BY THE
PEOPLE.
On Monday, the 3Oth Of November, !
made my entry into Jeddo. My followers
put on their camisomos, or dresses Of cere.
mony, decorated with any quantity ofeagles.
should not have known when passed
the line which separates Snagana from Jed
do had the spot not been pointed out to me,
as the houses form continuous street for
some miles before you reach the actual
boundary Of the city. From the gate by
which entered the city to my quarters
was about seven miles. The streets Of Jed
do are divided into sections Of 100 yards by
gates and palisades of strong timber. This
enables the police to isolate any portion Of
the city, on any line running through it,
and thus prevent the assembling Of crowds
or mobs. When we approached gate it
was opened, and a. soon as the rear had
passed through it was closed. The gates Of
all the cross streets were also kept closed
could zee immense crowds beyond those
gates but the people on our actual line OF
march were those only that occupied the
buildings on the route. Notwithstanding
all this the number that assembled was pro
digious. The centre Of the way was kept
clear, and the crowd kept back by ropes
stretched along each side Of the street. The
assemblage was composed Oi men, women
and children, OF all ranks and conditions
the women being the larger number. es.
timated the two lines Of people that extend
ed along the way, from my entrance into
the city to the place provided for my resi-.
dence, to have been full 100000. Yet in
this vast concourse did not hear word
except the constant cry Of the harbingers
Sdiu, Satu
You may think it impossible that silence
could have been maintained among so large
q number Of women, but | assure you il
was so.
GRAND RECEPTION ny THE EMPEROR AND HIS
GOVERNMENT
The house prepared for me was situated
within the fourth circle OF the castle, or aris-
tocratic portion Of the city, and large enough
TO accommodate five hundred persons in the
japanese manner.
On my arrival ! was warmly welcomed
by my good friend the Prince Of Sinano,
who showed me the various provisions that
had been made for my accommodation and
comfort, and which included chairs, tables,
bedy,eads, DC, none OF which are used by
the Japanese.
The following day the Prince Of Tamba,
visited me in great state. lie said he
came as "special ambassador from the
Emperor TO congratulate me on ny arrival,
and to ask after my health. After receiving
these compliments, and making a suitable
reply, the Prince pointed 10 a large box.
which he said was present to me from his
majesty. found the box contained five
large trays Of bonbons, weighing over one
hundred pounds.
subsequently, visited the hereditary
Of State. and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The visit was q pleasant one, and the ar
rangements for my audience were compete.
gave the Prince a copy Of my Intended
speech TO the Emperor, aud before left be
gave me copy of,he reply the Emrerorwss
10 make 70 me. By this arrangement. the
speecbss being both translated, beforehand
we would he enabled TO dispnse with the
presence Of interpreters al the audience. Ga
the Monday after my arrival ] sei out for the
Palace Yo1 must koo. that the wearing
Of breeches 10 Japan is q mark o. high rank
or il worn by an inferior, that he is in the
service Of one ofthe highest rank 20 tha, the
wearing Of breeches here is sS much coveted
a. i: ia said to be 10 certan quarters 10
America, tie article IS typ OF emblem OF
authority. A new fsg made Of japanese
GRAPE was carried before me. Til, Gag ia
/ the srEi foreign banner ,ha, WAS ever car
risd through this great city, and | meau, 10
preserve il a. preciou' re!ie The distance
! from my residence TO The palace was over
two miles. On arriving al the bridge over
/ the third mOat or ditch, al ny trai lelt
their kors.a and norimons and prooeeied
( on foot.
continued Ia ny DorrimOu. aud was
carried over three noats, atd through a.
many fortified gsexsy,, up 10 the gate o'
the palace itself Vas received q, the en-
,ranee bf two ehamhsr.sins. sLo. havIhg