The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-29

moments the Chinese Commissioners Minister Of State
and the Governor Of the two Provinces, requested
private interview with Mr.. Ward which being granted
they retired leaving the rest OF the party nhale the
fumes Of opium and tobacco which the mandarns present
kept continually putting, while all the fans that could be
procured We're put IN reqston to keep the party from
fainnng The private interview concluded, the party
were nshered into another apartment where tables
spread with chow chow (reireshments) Of numberess
courses such as sharks fins soup, birds do, birds
eggs boiled pigeons do weed different kinds OF yege
other dishes, with pastry candies, &C. the whole deco
rated with flowers. The collation. over, Mr.. Ward and
his party took leave Of the Governor Minister Of State
and others The procession reformed, and the lin,
OF march being resumed the Chinese band struck up
another royal salute Of three guns fired On I'd
packed with human beings than before. II was sunset
before the procession reached the outer gate and
filled with people Of all ranks eager TO hear the music
and to catch look at American soldiers in the streets
Of Shanghai. From what could understand they
loud in their expressions OF admiration Of the fine march
ing and solderAke appearance of troops During the
long march through the the city the vast crowd
Of Cinnamon behaved in the most orderly and respectful
manner, and when requested TO fall back little so as to
give the procession chance to move they at
without murmur did so.
In the evening a bauquekWas given to Mr.. Ward, by
Mr. Heard which attended by large party of officers
from both ships and many Europeans Our band furnished
the music for the OCCASION and Mr.. Heards splendid
mansion was illuminated while the streets in the neigh
borhood were crowded with people eager to hear the
band. The day following General Ward made visit
the English frigate Cruiser, when the American flag
hosted at her fore, and salute OF fifteen guns fred
which we answered by hosting the English flag at
FORE and firing the number of guns. Az the pre-
sentation Mr.. Ward was dressed plain American
gentleman, excepting gold band his cap. During his
short stay in Shanghae Minister was waited upon by
men Of all ranks aud distinctions, and the merchants and
various other residents Of the European quarters over
whemed him with invitations In return the General and
the generous hearted Heard gave several grand dinner
parties and banquets.
the Governor General Of the Provinces and several other
officials and Mandarps of high rank paid their respects to
Mr. Ward at the residence Of the Messrs Heard where
they entertained at most magnificent repast, the
tables of that princely mansion grooming with the
weight of the good things spread on them. Our
band played several beautiful pieces, and VIC fred
a. salute Of three guns, which is considered by the Chi
royal salute The Chinese officials remained the
until late the afternoon and left highly pleased
with the reception they received from their Ameri
friends They escorted from the old city by
the Governors troops dressed up in all sorts Of fancal
colors and feathers, and carrying all kinds of queer look
ing banners During the afternoon the house sur
rounded by thousands of Cinnamon eagerly watching the
band
The ship David Brown, of your CITY, spoken of in
former letter being injured has been surveyed and has
been found to be badly hogged 1t Is decided that her
pankng must be taken OF both sdes from the fore to
the main mast and that she must be refastcned and bolt
ed. For that purpose she will procede in ballast to
Whampoa and so in dock to make these repairs, which
will, her states, take four months, and cost
thirty thousand dollars AT the present date she has no
prospect Of getting freight when she finished Ships
OF her size cannot command freghts, they large
for the present dull state of trade ships Of four live
better rates These now stand as ollows-For tea to
the United States five dollars silks dollars per ton
The United States ship Germantown, Commander Page,
arrived Woosung from Hong Kong the 4th inst In
travels along the borders Of the harbor few days
ago. counted nineteen ships and barks with the stars
and stripes flying at their peaks Many of them will have
to lay here long time freights being low 1t will
pay to load at the present rates
The Russian Admiral called upon q day two ago,
and we hosed the Russian flag at fore and gave him
thirteen guns.
pleased TO state that the officers of this squadron
intend 20 erect at their expense suitable
the remains of their deceased brother officers lately
attached to the soop GermaBtowB--lieuts Place and
Dies. The warrant officers of the squadron have al
ready erected sube head and foot the grave
of their late brother officer, Mr. srembel sailmaker of
that ship (formery OF Brockyn).
By late arrival ffem Japan learn that the Chinese
steamer ConfGcus had arrived at Nagasak and that
her commander had styled himself the Commander in
Chief Of the Chinese Navy and stated that he wished to
enter TITO negotiations with the proper officers form
treaty between that country and Japan He inform
ed that they the Japapese) did not know the Chinese
and he ordered leave the upper harbor and anchor
at the lower entrance, which the Chinese commander
promptly did. There has also been another change in the
ministry at Jeddo. Twelve japanese merchants have
been arrested and thrown into prison at Nayasa for sell
ing oJonqs gold coin Of that country which by the laws
of Japan is punishable with death
Mr.. Harris has purchased large quantity of fur
niturc to take 10 Jcddo 10 furnish his apartments
in that place, also buggy The opening of Japan will
bring large amount OF business TO this port being
that country. A large trade has already com
menced between the two places which daily the in
crease. Mr.. Harris has appointed f. May. Dorr, Esq,
native OF Boston, and more recently Of San Francisco and
Hong Kong, consul TO the port Of Kanayawa in Japan,
and he viii accompany US to that place. The young ia
panase spoken OF in another letter. Mr. Joseph eco will
90 with HIM his clerk and Interpreter and as he Is
fully acquainted with our language better selection
could not have been made by Mr.. Dorr. The appoint
ment of General Dorr to that port by Mr. Harris
has been well received by the American merchants of
Shanghai, and in Hong Kong, where he is well known
and is great favorite.