Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-18

a sofi aud soon afterwards Governor Downey who
fortunately in town. arrived to be introduced to the
strangers The japanese had evidently pictured to them
selves very grand and august parsonage for the Gov
ernor Of California; surrounded by oihciasand hyered
servants They very much surprised at seeing an
unassming gentleman, without uniform or attendans
enter aud advance TO meet them II was necessary Tor
Capt Brooke to explain them repeatedly that this was
the reh Governor before they could believe It, They
surveyed him from head to foot and looked at the door
again aud again see the retnue of attendants who
they thought ought 10 be following him. Finally they
got over this and the Admiral and Governor, through
the japanese Captain Kangaroo, who speaks English
held conversation in relation to the interesting nature OF
the OCCASION.
One of the first things that the Admiral referred to
the condition OF his steamer and supposng that the
Governor had only 10 say the word to throw open every
avenue of industry desired TO have the vessel put into
the dry dock at once and repared-adding that he had
plenty OF money to pay for it, The Governor informed
him that he would have the matter attended to at once
and would write to the high official at the dry DOCK VINO
Of equal rank with him. and who would have the ship
properly attended to- He also explained as well as pos.
sbe in short conversation the nature oil our Federal
and State systems and the political union blended OF
the distinct sovereigntes of the States lie also alluded
to the Interesting fact of the officials OF the two extreme
coasts Ct the Pacific meeting in raternal harmony and
trusted that in thus welcoming him to these shores 1t was
but the prelude to large and extended commerce be-
tween the two nations He also welcomed him as the
pioneer japanese official who had crossed the racine 70
America. The Admiral responded kindly, after which
champagne and other refreshments were brought IN.
The japanese gaudly, butvery richly dress
ed aud altogether looked intelligent body OF men
as could be imagined They are evidently little sur
prised the lack of ostenaon in their reception but
will get used to democratic institutions After
this, they taken by the company lncarriage
through he principal streets to steamboat Point where
they aglted and examined the Chrysopos, now
being built, expressing the highest satisfaction at what
they saw and examining infinitely every portion OF her
construction. Thence they walked up to the top OF Ri
Hill and enjoyed the view from that place Thence
they returned to the carriages and rode back to the hotel
At halfpast six, dinners served in the best style
Of the no ell after which they walked to Vallejo street
wharf accompanied by their servants and number OF
marines bearing huge lanterns with curious devices and
embarked about o'clock Capt. Brooke, Mr.. Brooks
aud Supervisor Oates attended them to the ship and
turned after partaking of light refreshment. The Ad-
miral Ike man received on board by
a file Of marines presenting and the customary
boatswains whistle aud roll of drum and fife. 1t is un-
rsOod that national sautes will be exchanged between
the fort and the Candinmarruh to-day at noon.