The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-11

raj other Japanese ocers besides Lent BOOKS United
States Navy They landed at Vallejo wharf the
presence OF large number OF citizens and
ceved by the Board OF Supervisors who haa preceded
them, and who ordered carriages TO be in attendance
down to the boat to assist the admiral but one Of the
captains sgnined TO Mr. Tescheaker tina, he should fol-
low behind she Admiral Lieut. Brooks, however, Ia.
formed the Japanese that Mr. Teschensker OF equal
rank with the admiral, who Immediately accompanied
him-thc two walking side by side lane was opened
amid those order OF the Supervisors and the
vehicle moving In the order OF the rank o. s OCCUPANTS
Inc japanese we're motestiy atdred, and Ne presume
were mot In fun drees but ter garments were posed
OF rich ees Each carried two swords aud walking
cane and Of them elegant patent leather CATERS
instead q the Japanese shoes They are very Intelligent
and good looking men, much superior in personal
sace 70 the Chinese and seemed TO enjoy all they saw
ou. san evinced good deal OF iao i s.o.Csm Tney
mirai sghed but the greater number OF his officers &C
companied several OF tbs supervisors through prn
cpa streets the carriages attending them wherever they
Large numbers Of citizens collected to wness
the novel aud interesting sight, which MARKS the
OF another important In the history OF tue
world Lieutenant Brooks observed to the visitors that
they muft not think strangely OF the curiosity they ex
cited for bscausc the Americans liked the Japanese
they were 80 anxious TO see them s TO be hoped that
our citizens OF all classes and degrees will vic with each
other in poepess and courtesy 10 these Strangers and
the embassy shall arrive its members will receive
counts calculated 10 foster she favorable disposition al
ready exhibited towards US by this strange but interest
ing people
PROCEEDINGS HOTEL INTERNATIONAL
At the hotel they ushered up to the large psrlor
where they seated themselves the Admiral by himself
sofa, and afterwards Governor Downey, who
fortunately In town. arrived 70 DO introduced to the
strangers The Japanese had evidently pictured them
selves very grand and august parsonage for the Cover
nor OF California surrounded by officials and ivered
wants. They were, therefore, very much surprised It
seeing unassuming gentleman, without uniform at
tenoans, enter and advance 70 meet them WAS
cary for Capt Brooke to explain repeatedly tnat this
veyed him from bead to foot, and looked at the door
again and again to the retnue OF attendants whom
this, and the Admiral and Governor through tue
japanese captain, Mangor0o who speaks English, held
conversation in relation to the interesting nature Of the
occasion.
One of the first things that the admiral referred to was
the condition Of his steamer, and supposing that the
Governor had only to say the open every
Of industry desired to have the vesse put int
the dry dock al once and repared-addpg that he had
plenty OF money 70 pay for it, The governor informed
him that he would have the matter attended to at once
and would write to the high official ut the dry Dock who
was of equal rank with him, and who would have the
ship properly attended to. He also explained we'll
possible in SO short conversation the nature Of
federal and State systems, and the political union and
blended with distinct soveresntes oishe States He sso
extreme coasts Of the Pacific thus meeting ia fa.ernsl
harmony, and trusted that in thus welcoming him 70
these shores was but the prelude TO large and extent
ed commerce between the two nations. he also vel.
coined him as the pioneer Japanese official who had
crossed the Pacific To America The admiral responded
In kind after which champagne and Other refreshments
were brought in.
Asha pas. six dinner was served In the best style of
the hlte afer which they walked Vallejo street wharf,
accompanied by their servants and numoer of Marines
bearing huge lanterns and with curious Devices aud
barked about nine O'Clock Capt Brooke. Mr. Brooks and
Supervisor Gates attended them ship and returned
after partakng OF light refreshment The admiral IKE
marines presenting arms and the customary boa:swains
whistle and roll Of drum ana fife. II is understood that
national sautes will be exchanged between the fort and
the kandnmarruh TO day at noon.
engineers, but proved themselves comparatively poor
sailors, their navigation hitherto having been confined
the OF their native land He states also that they
are formidable enemies in conflict bs
The arms, consisting Of heavy muskets, esbree and
wide difference between the approved style Of weapons
among Us and those used by our visisers
At precisely twelve O'Clock yesterday the American flag
was run on the fore top gallant Of the Japanese
Immediately After the Japanese Gag hosted on Alca-
ras Island, and salute with like number Of guns re-
turned
In the afternoon the officers, with Lieut. Brooke and
Mr.. Kern, (after whom, by the way, Kern river was
namely visited our foundres They are practical men,
yesterday, few minutes suced TO express their
prise, and then, dividing into companies they fell to
sketching her whole frame drafting the form Of the tim
they went board they had the materials for recon
strucsDg at home her counterpart They design to in
spect our machine shops ship yards, iron works, &C.,
with reference to the question whether build for
them vessels in the future, better than they make
Emperor of Japan to the President Of the United States
The Admiral is not . sailor BE was governor Of
6ecCteQ service
Commodore would enable him TO meet equal terms
To-day they visit AIcatras island, the steamer Active
and the Fort public shake hands will be arranged
PRxrARAnoSe TO RECEIVE rHk AMBASSADORS
As the Ambassadors from the Emperor OF Japan to the
here has been suggested that the Legislature mako
ap preparation TO prepare for suitable reception The
city, 70 be sure, able to bear the expenses but it,
authorities have not the power to provide for them In
view Of the advantages to be gained by mpressing the
able idea of wealth. power and Importance and the
benefits to be gained by them from more intimate
Of that the
the Pacific SLOPE should take the necessary steps TO give
them grand and imposing reception II .
The military and fire companies Of this city, and perhaps
the eren. ORDERS would gladly out ia full regaia
on the occasion, and thus make display grand and i'm
Rosns which viii eorciSy impress the japanese vsters
civil authorities Is but little calculated impress the
panese favor ably As they unable to appreciate the
true power and pomp OF our democratic institutions
holiday parade Of our military companies, &C.. WILL how
ever, give them an idea that they readily compre.
bend. -
As is highly desirable that our strange visitors ehould
be favorsby impressed with the country their first
the STATE and grand U ss ~ y
val Of the Powhatan, will mot be out Of place.
MILITARY VISIT 70 THE JAPANESE ADMIRAL
twas stated when the Sonora sailed that Major General
Joshua Haven and stat, and Brigader General Henry
A. Cobb aud staff, contemplated paying visit OF
Imperial Japanese Navy, on board the Japanese war
steamer The Japanese had emily Americans plain
civic costume muft and will doubtless regard the Wait
Of brilliantly alfred military stats with much pleasure
They will fell that II intended to do honor to them and
expressive Of our desire 70 cement the friendly relations
propitiously commenced. eoe
mr THE JAPANESE ADMIRAL
The Japanese ADMIRAL Is a man OF benign and affAble
manners his name is Ke man ratio no ka me, member
OF the Japanese nobility, and High Admiral OF the Japa
nese Navy. Tho government has thus sent to off,
cial Is high in rank as Commodore Perry, who COM
manded the American expedition to Japan.
TIT