, 1860-06-01
Late and Important from Japan and China
ASSASSINATION OF THE EMPEROR OF APGNI
Tho War in China at an End !
From the San Francisco Herald, May 2l.

From the San Francisco Herald, May 2i,
The schooner Page and the Star King
arrived last evening, in 40 days from Hon
kong.
The Page left the bay of Jeddo on the
93d of April, and had light and variable
winds most Of the passage.
ASSASSINATION OF THE JAPANESE EMPEROR.
The Prince Gotario, who was at the
head of the present Japanese Government,
was assassinatcd OF the 18th of March.
He was going from his house to the Palace,
with his train, when he was attacked by
fourteen Japanese, dressed as travellers.
His retinue had six killed and several
wounded. One of the aSsassins, who was
wounded and could not escape, had his
head cut off 10y his comrades and carried
of to prevent being recognized. Two Of
the assassins were Princes Of high rank,
and had the privilege given them of cutting
open their own abdomeHs with a sword,
thereby preventing their property being
confscated, and saving their families from
the disgrace which would entaitupnn them
had they been beheaded. Thirty people
we're beheaded on the LIST of April, having
been interested in the affair Since the
death of Old Tycoon, under whose reign
the treaty was made, there has been an
entire change in the Government - the
present dynasty being opposed 10 foreign
intercourse, throwing every obstacle in the
way to interrupt trade and commerce that
they possibly can do without violating the
treaty The opposition, at the head Of
which is Prince Meto, is reported as being
as strong as the present Government, aud
au insurrectien is momentarily expected.
Guard houses, with stands Of arms, are nu-
merous, both in the towns and along the
road to the city Of Jeddo. In the city Of
Yokohama the streets are barricaded at
the entrance and crossings, and no one is
permitted TO pass after dark without being
examined by the police. All foreigners
are requested not to 60 out after dark, but
in case they should, to send for a police
man TO accompany them carrying lantern.
Foreigners are advised 10y their respective
cOnsuls TO go armed at all times.
The Government only exchanges $40
per day to a resident or ship-master, 50 TO a
mate, and 81 to a seaman or servant our
money will net pass except at large dis
count Itzabus are worth from 10 to 20
per cent. premium. As soon as they find
there is large demand for an article, gov
ernment increases the tariff thus, oil for
mery per cent. duty, is now 80, and cop
per and other articles the same other ar
tieles not wanted by foreigners, the duty is
taken of altogether; lacquered ware is 100
percent higher than it was four months
since, and oil, teas, and almost everything,
is FROM. so to IS per cent higher than they
were when the Page was there before.
FROM CHINA-THE WAR AT AN END.
The Chinese war is at an end, the Celes.
tials having aeceded to all the demands oi
the French aud English The ports and
the navigation Of the rivers are to be free,
and all the expenses incurred by the allies
are to be paid.
The Americans are charged by the Chi
nese Chroniele with having been engaged in
the coolie trade; and a proclamation has
been issued by a distinguished Chinese
Official warning them against the practice
Of kidnapping.