Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
After some skrimishing. laid on the table.
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY

THE JAPANESE EMBASSY.
The Embassy, attended by their officers, left
Wizards Hotel for the Presidents House, on.
Thursday at llt O'Clock.
The chief Prince was arrayed in a rich bro
cade purple-silk SACK with ample overhanging
sleeves and flowing tfowsers OF the same color.
The other two dignitares were in green of sim
liar texture and fashion, They wore caps like
ladies', inverted capes, fastened on the crown of
the head by strings passing under the chin
They carried pixies, halberds, and emblems of
their rank. The inferior officers wore small
hats, consisting of round band, with triangu-
lar crowns, also tied to the head by strings un-
der the chin.
The prominent points were occupied by anx-
ious spectators, and the streets were crowded.
mutitudes following to the Presidents House.
Meanwhile, in the East Room had assembled
brilliant company, among whom were the
New York Municipal Committee, who came
hither to invite the Japanese to visit that city.
Contrary to the programme and expectation,
there was a large attendance of ladies who ac-
companied the members of Congress and others
holding prominent public positions The navy
officers formed in line in the East Room, prom
inent among whom was Capt Tatnal, while
the army officers formed another line, Lieut.
Gen Scott being prominent, together with his
staff. Between these lines was an open space
about % feet wide. to be the scene ofthe grand
presentation. The interest was intense, and
the usual stir characterized the preliminary pro-
ceedings.
The folding doors were opened at noon,
when the President of the United States entered,
accompanied by the Cabinet officers. They
took position on the east side, facing to the
west. Secretary Cass retired to the ante-room,
and returned with the Japanese Commissioners
and their attendants, who made several pro-
found bows as they approached the President
and Cabinet. Then one of the japanese opened
a series of paper boxes, one within another, and
produced several letters, which were handed to
the President and by him to Gen. Cass.
The Principal Japanese then addressed the
President as follows.
"His Majesty the Tycoon, has commanded
us that we respectfully express to his Majesty,
the President Of the United States, in his name,
as follows:
Desiring to establish on firm and lasting
foundation the relations of peace and commerce
so happily existing between the two countries.
That lately the plenipotentiaries of both cOun-
tries have negotiated and concluded treaty.
Now, he has ordered us to exchange the rat
ifcation of the treaty in your principal City Of
Washington,
Henceforth he hopes that the friendly rela-
tion shall be held more and more lasting, and
will be very happy to have your friendly feel
ing
That you have brought us to the United
States, and will send us back to Japan in your
man-of-war."
Having delivered their message, they retired,
bowing to the President and Cabinet repeated
ly, in leaving their presence. They soon, how
ever, returned, bowing profoundly as before,
when the President addressed them as follows,
Mr.. Portman interpreting to the Japanese in
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the principal Envoy:
81 give YOU q cordial welcome as represen-
tatives of his Imperial Majesty the Tycoon of
Japan, to the American Government. We are
all much gratifed that the first embassy which
your great Empire has ever accredited to any
foreign Power, has been sent t. the United
States. | trust that this will be the harbinger
of perpetual peace and friendship between the
two countries. The treaty of commerce, whose
ratification you are about to exchange with the
Secretary of State, cannot fail to be productive
of benfts and blessings to the people both of
Japan and the United States. l can say for
myself, and promise for my successors, that it
shall be carried into execution in faithful and
friendly spirit, so as to secure to both coun-
tries all the advantages they may justly expect
from the happy auspices under which it has
been negotiated and ratified l rejoice that
you are pleased with the kind treatment which
YOU have received on board of our vessels of
war while on your passage to this country
You shall be sent back in the same manner to
your native land under the protection Of the
American flag. Meanwhile, during your resi-
dence among u.s. which lhope may be prolonged,
so as to enable you to visit the different por-
tions of our country, we shall be happy to ex-
tend to you all the hospitality and kindness
eminently due to the great and friendly sover-
eign whom you so worthily represent"
The President handed them a copy of his adj
dress, and then shook hands with them. The
subordinate Japanese officers were also brought
in and introduced Capt Dupont was promi-
nent in this part of the ceremony.
The Cabinet officers were presented in the
following order: Cobb, Floyd, Toucey, Thomp-
son, Holt, Black, and their relative official po-
sitions were briefly explained
Lieut.-Gen. Scott was next introduced, and
they warmly greeted him, being evidently de-
lighted with his fine commanding appearance,
and in view of his public position.
General Cass asked for Vice President Breck-
inridge to introduce him. but he was absent.
Speaker Pennington, as Speaker of the House,
was then introduced to the distinguished visi-
tors. The Japanese again repeated their pro-
found bows, when the impressive scene clooed.
Gen. Cass privately said, referring to their am
pie trousers ''that they would look better with
hoops" The crowd slowly dispersed.
The Japanese returned to their hotel in the
same order in which they went to the Presidents
house, evidently delighted with the imposing
proceedings.
1t should be in the above stated that the
Japanese did not present uniform appearance
in their costume, which differed according to
their respective ranks or positions.