The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-30


The Philadelphia Inquirer publishes the
following as dispatch sent home by the ia.
panese Embassy now here. II not genuine, it
is certainly very clever:
FROM THE SACRED CITY OF WARRINGTON.
Most Esteemed Hakodadi:-We have been
invited to visit mex, in order the great city
Of Phi-la-del- -phia or " the place consecrated
to fraternal Affection the capital of the pro-
vince which Is the birthplace OF the American
Tycoon. Our reception, we are informed,
will be attended with the most august cere-
monies that the city ever offers to Its most
ter examining our credentials, have decided
to place on Il footing with the most ia
vored foreign Fire Companies.
All the military OF the province, ordinarily
engaged in other avocations, Will be in arms.
This will enable US to report, from our own
observation, upon the extent OF the military
power of this vast country. DO not fear that
this large display will induce us to act other
wise than becomes the dignity of our nation
for although we have IN our whole empire
but $50 soldiers, they are fully equal to main
tain our security, armed with two swords and
our entire devotion. There Will also be great
exhibition of "squirts" upon our arrival
These it seems, are generally prominent on
such occasions. and have quite notoriety
here
The details Of our reception by the Ameri-
can Tycoon, you have in my former letter
He is called, not Tycoon, but "Presidenti"
sometimes, however, by strange analogy OF
Language, "old COON" l at hrst thought this
an attempt TO pronounce our JapaneGe phrase,
but am assured that it, is strictly idiomatlc,
and implies astuteaess ana agezsAt esrtasnly
seemed applicable TO the head of the nation
who received US.
We find it very difficult to comply with the
demands of our sovereign, forbdding us TO
touch the women Of this country. Not from
any disposition on our part 10 disobey, hnt
from their desire to seize by our hands
They are, apparently, allowed here the great
est freedom, but 1t Is only i'll appearance
Every woman, married or single, is fastened
in cage, or bamboo or flexible steel, extend
ing from the waist to the feet This seems to
be 50 arranged as to give them no uneasiness,
but they are much ashamed OF it, and conceal
II unuer so many coverings that 1t renders
their appearance quite ludicrous. They are
unrestricted as to the upper part OF their per-
sons, which they are permitted TO expose as
much As they wish. This they seem to avail
themselves of, and on all occasions of high
ceremony, wear very low dresses. As in all
barbarous nations, they slit their ears and
suspend from them ornaments OF gold and
silver. They also paint and powder them
selves, and after greasing their hair, twist 1t
into tic shapes and fasten it with long
pins and combs. Some of them would be fine
looking, If they did not disfigure themselves
by the hideous and vulgar custom of wearing
eyebrows and keeping their teeth white. BE
assured, therefore, we are in no danger of be-
ing captivated by their appearances we feel
nothing but regret that the barbarous and ab
surd customs Of man should thus des roy the
charms which cultivation and refinement
would SO much improve.
Nothing strikes US so much as the want Of
respect these barbarians show even to their
highest dignitaries; they never hesitate to spit
before them and it req quires considerable ac-
tivity TO prevent being spat upon at all times.
The custom OF wearing one sword, it seems,
originated from this cause, as it enables you
TO avoid with greater facility the saliva of our
neighbor. Chewing tobacco is much priced, 1t
seems, from the saliva it produces, which is
preserved, when possible, IN handsome vases
OF porcelain, and placed in prominent posi-
tions. None Of the Inhabitants do reverence
by crawling on their bellies. except after the
election OF Il new Tycoon, when those in search
of office come to the central city and perform
that ceremony. Those who are fortunate
enough to meet with honor from the Ty coon
seldom walk uprightly during the whole term
of office. The unfortunate applicants become
at once censors or spies upon the others, and
their silence has 10 be bought at a high price.
All public servants have their price, which
rises falls according to the necessities Of the
Tycoon. But l shall reserve my reflections
on political topics till l have another oppor-
tunity to address you. Until then rest in
peace.