The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-11
Dispatches for the American Minister at
CITY NTELLIGENCK.


THE DEPARTURE OF THE JAPANEsE-THE TRIP TO
PHTLADELPIA, AND THE RECEETIoN IN THAT Cry
At an early hour on Saturday morning it was mani
fest that many of people were not satisfied with
the sight they had had of the Japanese the day
previous. Hundreds commenced gathering in front
of the Gilmor House, waiting anxiously to witness
their departure. By nine o'clock several thousand
persons had assembled and it became necessary for
the military independent Greys and Law Crews J
to press back the crowd, so to enable the vehi-
cles to approach to carry away the baggage. The
servants, other than those who accompanied the
baggage, took their departure in carriages, and at
ten O'clock the chief officers of the Embassy left
Mayor Swami and his aids preceded the Embassy,
the entire party riding in open barouches. The
train went through Calvert to Baltimore street,
thence to High street, and down High to Presi-
dent street. file of the Law or Independent Crews
accompanied each carriage. Three or four thou
sand people had gathered around the depot, but
the admirable arrangements of the Police depart
ment prevented any disorder. The En-
bassy got from their carriages and i'm
mediatelv entered the cars of the special
train. The Railroad Company had brepar ed
two cars, which were well supplied with all the
improvements and accommodations of the most re-
cent invention, and were models of elegance and
comfort. The city authorities then bade the officers
of the Embassy farewell and at half-past 10 o'clock
the train started In the train which preceded the
special train were number of the members of the
City Council, including the presidents of the two
Branches All along the route at the crossings and
stations large numbers of the country people had
gathered, and as the train passed or paused for a
moment the greatest enthusiasm was manifested,
and the Embassy was greeted with cheers from the
men and the waving of handkerchiefs by the wo-
men. On reaching the opposite side of the Susque-
hanna large crowd had gathered, and a warm re-
ceptlon was given. The Japanese appeared highly
pleased and in response to the greetings numbers
of them waived their fans and smiled gracieusly up.
on the ladies. Awaiting the train powerful
locomotive, gaily decorated with flowers, ever
greens and flags, and in few minutes it was at
tached to the cars and amid the shouts and cheers
of the people the train proceeded. After leaving
the river, the line of the road MAJ ked by simi-
lar crowds, and the same enthusiasm prevailed.
When the train reached Wilmington. it appeared
though the entire CITY had turned out en- ladsse
10 greet the Embassy. The widest enthusiasm
was manifested, and the immense crowd gathered
around the cars cheering, whilst from the windows
all along the street ladies wav ed handkerchief and
small flags. Apparently, this demonstration was
acknowledged by the japanese with evident signs
OF qualification. The city presented very lively
appearance. Flags were displayed, and from
the windows of the houses wreaths of ever.
greens were stretched across the Streets and floral
decorations were exhibited in every direction
The train stopped for few minutes, and amid
increased enthusiasm departed. similar demon
stration awaited them at West Chester. At fifteen
minutes past three o'clock the train arrived at the
Philadelphia depot where thousands had assembled
to receive them. The Embassy conducted tn
the head of the platform, where Mayor Henry ad
dressed them in short speech of welcome, which
was responded to- The chief officers OF the En-
bassy Immediately got in the carriages, and pre-
ceded by a corps of military and followed BY a dele
CATION of the New York Council, the Baltimore
Council and the Philadelphia Councils, the proces
sion started. The military to the number of 5000
brought up the rear. The throng of people wa:
immense, and it was with great difficulty the pro
cession could proceed. 1t passed through severa
of the principal streets of the city and was every
where greeted with great enthusiasm. All bust
ness suspended while the procession passed. /
reached the Continental Hotel at O'Clock
| amid the greatest excitement
! BALTIMORE CRY GUARD.-On Friday afternoon
| after the parade, the Baltimore City Guard me
! in their armory and partook of a collation.. Majo
| Warner stated that the Guard had been the reel
! pient of several testimonials from the Seventh
| Regiment OF New York, and he thought that i
| was the duty of the Battalion to take some nea
| sures towards reciprocatng the favor He there
| fore moved that the painting, then adOrning th
| armory, of the bombardment of Fort McHenry, b.
presented to the Seventh Regiment, as slight tes
timonial of the high appreciation in which the Bat
| TALON holds that noble corps. Stentorian cheer
| followed the motion, and unanimous ''yea" cam
| from the members. The health of the officers an,
men was then drank, which was followed by thre
cheers for the Seventh. There were loud cries TO
Captain Parks, and that officer responded. He re
| ferred to the kind treatment which number @
| the Guard had received from the Virginia militar
when attending the Harper's Ferry outbreak
and as Major Byrd Washington the
in the hall, he proposed the health oft h
commander of the Virginia Continental
which was drank with enthusiasm. Major Wash
ington responded in very happy strain, an
closed by expressing the hope that opportunit
would offer, which would enable the Virginia mil
tary to Hospitality entertain the Guard Thre
cheers and tiger were then given for all tn
friends of the Battalion, and the Guard dispersed
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. --HoI
Caleb Gushing, the President of the Democrat
National Convention, arrived in the city on Frida
evening last, and on Saturday held consultato
with Hon. Joshua Vansant, of the Democratic Stat
Central Committee, and MIR. George Cassard,
the Democratic City Convention, relative to tf
place of holding the Democratic National Convel
ton. Front Street Theatre and the Maryland Ii
stitute were visited and there is but little doul
that the Convention will meet in the Marylan
Institute Hall. Mr.. Cushing has left the city, b,
will return during the early part of the week.
THEFT OF JAPANESE SwoRDs.-A very unpleasar
incident, connected with the stay of the Japane.
in the city, was the theft of two swords belongn
to one of the Embassy. They were stolen fro
one of the rooms during the momentary absence
the Japanese attendant. Much indignation WI
felt at the loss of the weapons, and the Commits
of Arrangements are exerting their utmost to r
cover them,