The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-18


he rowhaian the next BY Captain Taylor, ths Marine
Corps on board of tho Powhaan; the next conveying
Captain Ksxntarrsh OF the Japanese corvette CAndin
narrah, and accompanied by Lieutenant Brooke, follow
cd regular Of grade by other carriages bear
ing the residue Of the Japanese Embassy, and number
As soon a. the Ambassadors alighted from their
rages they were salued by the City Guard on duty With
presented arms and inced 70 we sop o. sae hest
and Major General Haven and stan snt g.
coIed 10 the great ball. where Gen. Clarke and stAn the
foreign CoDsuls the city and county officials several
members Of the Senate Assembly, the judges OF the
gentlemen were waiting 70 receive them. The ensrboe
OF the Ambassadors into the reception hall WAS herafed
By the Third Artillery hand which played the "S'ar
Tho Ambassadors were then conducted 10 the dais
raised platform at the eastern end Of the hail. and seated
associate and assistants the right, and occupying
central position. After being duly arranged, Cap
the Powbatan, performed the ceremony OF intro.
dncipg the various gentlemen present The hrst pre-
we're Inc sna se
the California division OF the Pacific Department AZ the
General advanced his rank and position were explained
70 the Japanese Interpreter who made them known to the
Ambassadors commencing with the frst in rank The
Ambassadors then stood and shook hands with Gene
raj Clarke, they had done with tho Supervisors EVIL
IDENTITY pie ased the attention shown them, but apps
rently uncertain Of the manner In which they
should act Aer General Clarke me oiSers o. me army
sue then tho county officials and members OF the Senate
and Assembly present. then the officers OF the California
State Militia, &C., with all Of whom the JApanese Ambas
eedors shook hands, after having their respective
ranks explained to them, and until then During
Interesting interview the baud performed several na.ona
airs In fine ely lie, ana noticed that Of the Aoas
sados kept accurate time with his foot wing much
better ear for our music than evnced by the Chinese
ARTIST.
While the ceremonies Of reception ana Introduction
were going on the artist OF the Embassy busy
NJ IA hon hall and Tho
smte OF the scens glance 1t his sketch book proved
that he was possessed Of much talent depatm
transferred Whatever worth noticing to paper were
really remarkable
THE DINNER IN rHR LOWER HALL
The ceremonies OF Introduction being over the guests
cOndu TO the hall the floor below music
mall where mos. , sumpsaoas rsp's prepared by the
ray. needless 10 enumerate the appetzing edibles
From boned turkey to chicken salad, through the
NAMED but to make The Asack The Japanese we're can
hail. and being seated were apked by the officers Of the
army and navy, President Teechemacher, and others
our most distinguished citizens
The signal given, and readers may be certain
that tie viands did not go begging All formalty WAS
thrown to the windschsmpagne corks gave forth their
and wthal trans' Pacific guests entered hand and
heart into the spirit Of the affair." /. was the most com
in many years, and we can only add TO these Of
ndation, that President Tesche aud Messrs
COmmtttee)
themselves infinite credit both as regards the dinner H.
SELF and the appropriate manner in which they have
Quoted the entire affair.
The inner man having been satisfied the company,
numbering about two hundred, prepared for the inter-
change Of sentiment appropriate the Prss
the repeating toast msster-Dr. Gaies-the lower end
At three O'Clock the President called the the
assenbiage and few regiments Of fresh champagne bot
ties having been Brought and arranged along tables
the speechmaking and toastipg The regular
oaes were given out by the President ~ follows
l. The Emperor Of Japan and the President OF the
United States Drank standing, and with three cheers
Their Exceencies the Japanese Ambassadors. Drank
The Chief Ambassador responded to this through the
interpreter and the Presdent with the toast health
and with three cheers.
g. The State Of California Drank standing, with three
RESPONDED 70 BY Ms5or + l. SOLOMON, United States
Narshal. He referred 70 the unusual nature of tho
Ss
among the natives OF their own country who have
crossed the Pacific TO extend the hand Of friendship 70
and TO open that commerce with the East OF which
much has been written, and which maritime nations
have 40 long and ealonsy endeavorsd 70 inaugurate
Of in The commercial I'D vanceent Of this sate
and Of the country, which in future times will be
looked back with PRIDE and pointed 70 Is an event Of
.he first importance Its importance, every pout Of
view, can scarcely be over esdmated 10 morrow the
attempt viii be commenced to accomPiih the Quickest
trip scroes the continent that has ever been made al
ude to the newly conceived enterprise Of number Of
that this step, which must head eventually to the
summation OF tho great continental rsiroad and the
present suspicious opening Of the long coveted
Of our country ana be attended with the pros
perty which should ever attend legitimate industry and
tinue until the white calls Of commerce eisten on
every and reach the nmoet ports Of countries until
now unknown" The speaker concluded amid prolonged
4 The Army and Navy. Drank standing, and with
three cheers nusic-"Y Yankee Doodle"
arose, he greeted with perfect tempest OF sp
plause and the Japanese as they heard this and looked
that he must be popular fsvorits The General when
SHE noe was restored, merely remarked that he regret
such toast as rhe Army and the Navy" and be hoped
that some other officer would essay the duty.
Loud calls for Flag Officer Tatna brought the Comma
dore 10 his feet He returned his thanks for the honor
done him, and in few brief sentences declined making
aspeech HIS remarks were loudly cbeered, and the
Major General HAVEN however, not disposed TO let
the Commodore of so easily and rising he said be hoped
said Dat table, Admiral TafnaD OF the United States
Navy, commander OF feet in China; and when our
y;ns b SAID nooS
with long cheering and clapping and the loud calls for
1sna ,g,in brought the OLD sailor up ~ much
took in that fight But, gentlemen, there others
who took part in II, and who, far more than myself
the Powhaan (pointng TO that ofHoer) far more wor
thy Of your regard. trust that when England aud
Arnefics get into trouble there viii always be found
true and cordial sympathy between them" Qmmense
cheerDg)
s. Foreign Consuls. Drank standing. and With three
cheers. Music-"Grand March,
Responded to by Mons F. GAunKK, French Consul. he
said:-Mr. President and gentlemen-On behalf Of my
colleagues and myself thank you only for the toast
just now proposed and kindly received by you but
also for the honor you have done in asking meet
their Excelencles, the Japanese Ambassadors am sure
OF expressing the united wishes Of the foreign Consus
here present. when say, that hope his Majesty the
Emperor OF japan will aso send Ambassadors 10 Europe
90 as to be more and convinced by their Of
the sincere desire respective have estab
ish on firm footing friendly relations with his empire.
This was received with great applause. Nusic--"Nar.
sefiaiue."
8 The Judiciary. Judges McAllster, Blake, Lake,
Oyer Hager and Coon wers successfully called for The
latter being specified by Dr. Gates he declined and none