, 1860-06-22
Later from Japan.

| From the San Francisco Bulletin, July ..
The brig Ida d. Rogers arrived here
June lst, from Kanogawa, Japan, 2Sl
days ont. From her memoranda we learn
that the Japanese Government was in an
unsettled state. A battle had been fought
near Yeddo, in which Prince was killed
Fears were entertained that an attack
would be made on Kanagawa, and so
much probability Of it, that the shipping in
the harbor were notified to hold themselves
in readiness to protect themselves, as they
could not be protected by the Government.
BATTLE IN JEDDo-REPORT OF THE FOREIGNERS
TO BE WIPED OUT"
The following extract from letter re-
ceived by R. L. Ogden, of Ogden & VIII
son, consiguees of the brig Ida ID. Rogers,
from a friend in Kanagawa, communicates
alarming news:
KANAGAwA, May 8, 1860.
1t is reported that there
was big fight in Yeddo yesterday, be-
tween the revolutionary party and the Gov
ernment No particulars received The
Captains Of all the vessels in the harbor
were notified to be prepared for an attack.
Guns were run out and shotted, and things
certainly look squally.
Two hundred and sixty soldiers arrived
10 town yesterday. Some say they came
to protect the place; others say they intend
to wipe out all the foreigners We have
so many reports Of this kind, that we do
not regard them much. A few days will
tell the story. e. s. B.
From the Rev. Mr. -Goble, who, it will
be recollected BY our readers, sailed few
months ago from San Francisco for Kama
gawa, as missionary, we have received
the following interesting intelligence:
LETTER FROM THE REV. MR. GoBLE.
KANA6AwA, Japan, April "a, 1860.
To THE EDIroR or THE BULLErIN: N:-We
arrived safe IN japan on the LIST Of April
where we found the What Cheer and the
Page at anchor. They were about three
weeks before US.
The white men here are in a state Of con-
slant alarm, on account Of q set Of despera-
does who hate foreigners, and have assas-
sinated several and wounded Others These
people are led on by prince, Meta. and
are said to be constantly lurking about TO
see what they can do to disturb foreign
residents. Besides this, the Government
seems almost childishIy to triAe with the
Treaty, and strive to hinder the course of
the trade, like the boy trying to stop the
flow Of the mountain stream by a few
stones and Jumps Of clay. But just SO sure
as the accommodating force of the mountain
brook will break down its barriers, just so
sure will the stream of commerce break
through all that this effeminate Govern
ment can oppose.
The Presbyterian and Dutch Reformed
missionaries here, are living in Buddhist
temples, rented willingly by the priests,
who moved out with oil their idols to ad-
nit the newcomers. This is because the
rent is more than the contributions of the
wcrshippers. The Government have care
fully placed watch at the gates Of all the
foreign residents, to watch for thieves and
robbers, and pretend to think us safely
guarded although the rear of our grounds
is left exposed in all directions We are
permitted, however, to sit down quietly
with our native teachers to study the Ian
guage and hope, that, when the way is
more fully opened, we shall be ready to go
out and preach to the benighted millions,
who throng us on every hand, the gospel
Of the Son of God.
The climate is pleasant and healthful---
SO mild that the camelia japonica, which
here, on its native soil, grows to large
tree, blooms all the winter as well as sum
mer. We have heavy spring rains, and III
summer the rain is generally sufficient "a
prevent great drouth. Wheat is now il
Ethe ear, aud the rape which produces oil
in full bloom. Peas are also 10 flower, ,and
the whole face Of nature looks gay. The
air is redolent with perfume, aud were il
not for human degradation and misery
everywhere apparent, we might almost
think this paradise.
When we get more settled, will try to
write you longer and better letter, and
with this promise bid you, for the pres
ent, adieu. j. GoBLE.
NOTIFICATION BY THE BRITIsH Consul.
From the notification by the British
Consul at Kanagawa, it would appear that
the recent murders there are attributed to
foreign sailors and servants going about