The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-20
u. 2. STEAM FRIGATE NIAGARA,
Pokrv GRAypE, July IT, 1880

U. g srxAN rRIGArE NIAGARA, I
Fokro GRASps, July II, 1850 !
TIE Japdnese Beard ship-7bmmys duplication 70 ne
Sady Of E,seiish-Ihs japanese Doctors Seasick-Ths
American Doctors DESTROYS Of Medical Conference
Dsiishyal WsctAer-kilisary Passengers Hsala If
Sip, &c, dc.
The Niagara left New York on the soth June With
favorable breeze took departure, and before the
evening shades prevailed had LOST sight Of land. Dur
Ing our progress down the bay the Japanese Ambassa
dors never deck Tatc;sh onejero known in the
United States as Tommy is indeed = bright
and clever lad, and has already acquired . more
perfect knowledge Of the English language than
the mperia, interpreter himself Active playful, :rno
cent and witty, the young neophite ID the LIE Of the
chip The wsh nearest 70 lis heast 10 be educated at
Annapolis, and TO become n,dshipman. Deudcd youth,
be only thinks Of America rs Il was when he was there,
the idol Of the moment, caressed and battered ny az
little does he suppose that the mad sunk beneath
the western hills OF the evening Of hi departure, MS
name and fame forgotten. His instincts al
afectionatc, and he remembers with gratitude al the
kindness shown him, and has devoted large portion Of
his leisure time during the voyage in writing amatory
cpstlos 10 the ladies' who fsvored him with
their miles and we have seen several Of these con-
ndental letters assert the fact boldly, but shall
serve the names Tstesh takes daily lessons In English
the Lad il uncommonly clever Among the Japanese off,
there intelligent and refined men but the
majority embarrassing, If not repusve The doctors
have been seasck the whole voyage, Crcu stance,
perhaps attributable to the fact Of their placing too
implicit reliance the efficacy Of heir drugs for,
Ike the profession elsewhere they practise what they
preach. Our doctors have, yet, been unable TO have
any conference with them, although surgeon through
the interpreter has frequently solicited one. These
shaver Sons Of Escuapus certainly betray In their out
ward man, remarkable evidence Of minute acqusnt-
snce with physiology, pathology or therapeutics and
not fully prepared to say whether, for the sake Of
their counrymen this Ii not, indeed bssful ignorance
Among many conflicting opinions prevail among the
European and American practitioners where only
be right the chances against making The correct
ton are truly fearful Like their neghbors the China
men, for every Of sickness In the families in which
they practise, much s deducted from the annual ST.
pend allowed for keeping them WELL
By the orders Of their government the japanese
prohibited from visiting foreign countries but on tho
ground Of preservation Of their health they may possibly
20 lahore for walk Tateish Onejiero will probably
the mail by assuming the Disguise Of American suit
which he purchased at q Tailoring establishment in
New york-he golden colored Cupid retaining, In all its
intensity the ondness for the which he brought
from Niphon While writing the young rascal pecrpg
shoulder, and, having recognized his name, Ia
anxious 10 know 10 whom we writing The Niagara,
the triumph OF marine architecture has not thus far this
voyage done credit 10 her great reputation owing per.
haps 70 her great draft OF waer but when shc becomes
lighter by the consumption Of her COAL water and pro
visions, she may redeem her former renown. Her ma
chinery has worked admirably; her daily consumption Of
coal has been thirty TONS the revolutions Of her pro-
pellcr thirty i've, and speed under wind and
about egh; knots For one hour she logged thirteen
knots The weathe has been delightful and the prevail
ing wind fair and Of moderate force She has occupied
the same time making voyage the steamers Mys-
tic and sumpter now the African station although
have sailed greater distance in search OF the trade
winds which did not find. Her battery grand and
imposing and when the shall have been sufficiently
drilled she will be 10 any enemy far more terrible than
an army with banners. Her accommodations outside OF
the cabins however not equal 10 her vast dimensions
che serihs her badly and sadly deficient In ladders
and hatchways The porous nature Of the wool Of which
her decks constructed will always make her damp
and uncomfortable ship. The cases Of rheumatism and
pulmonary disease which appear the sick list also
indicate that she may prove most unhealthy one par.
cuarly should she remain long IN the scky waters Of
China and the East Indies.
Al present. with few exceptions the health Of the
officers and Is good, and the Japanese, generally
as fat happy and conented as clans at high water
In addition to seventy two Japinese passengers
have Colonel Ripley, United States Army distinguished
officer Of artillery Lieutenant n A. Wise, United States
Navy, well known TO the literary world well 70 tn,
service for professional atainments Of highest order
Both these officers have been entrusted by the govern
ment with valuable presents ordnance for the Tycoon
Of Japan Mr. orson Hslcnbcck bearer OF despaiche,
to the Hon Townsend Harris Minister Resident Jeddo
IN also aboard Prom Porto Crande we sail fpr Io,ndo
on the OF lea for coal and water We expect
4 ,cacb Ieddo he The lat of Novcuher