The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-16
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY Ar san FRANCISCO
Their Reception at Honolulu and by thu
California Authorities.
Some Particulars Of the Voyage o.
the Powhatan from Jeddo,
&c., &e. Ae'


9th Of March from Japan via Honolulu. She brings the
japanese embassy consisting Of two principal Ambassa
dors Princes of the highest rank among the nobility Of
the empire and two associates who are mobiles Of nearly
equal rank. These four Of the Emperor's Council
They are accompanied by suite Of sixteen officers
Tho following list Of the embassy
Simme, Prince Of Boozen, lr,
Mooragaki, Prince OF Awadsi, i~'''"
OKoori NatA tsee, chief censor
One vice governor Of the treasury
One vice governor for foreign affairs.
One Secretary Of the first rank (Sersbsy Akoo)
Two inspectors Of the first rank
Two secretaries Of the second rank
Two treasury officers
Two inspectors Of the second rank.
Two Interpreters.
Two doctors
Fifty three servants.
The Powhatan arrived at Honolulu March 9Th, and
manned there till the 18TH The Ambassadors were there
received with all formal honoFs Private hoepitaliues
extended every hand, and the King and Queen
held at the palace for the reception Of the dis
tngushed foreigners and welcomed them In appropriate
terms They were also entertained at grand bah given
by the officers Of the Powhaan expressing great delight
at the gay and novel scene.
They bring 500 900 defray their personal expenses
although the Embassy invited at the sole expense Of
the United States They given the best quarters
board the Powhatan during the voyage and arrived in
good health and highly pleased.
The chief dignitaries magnifcently dressed in
broidered silk robes each wearing sword Of beautiful
workmanship. They have conducted themselves with
great dignity and propriety.
The Japanese Ambassadors visited San Francisco on
the 3lst ut and have remained the honored guests Of
the city since Twenty thousand dollars has been
appropriated from the city treasury 70 provide for them
suitable Entertainment ALL the Corporation officers, the
members Of the legislature the Governor and citizens
generally, have paid their respects In person,
and ON the I'd instant grand public reception was
given the strangers at the largest hall in the city, where
the United States officers, both civil and military, with
the foreign consus and State authorities participated in
the reception ceremonies.
The Japanese carry immense amount Of baggage,
including many boxes Of presents 70 the United States
government
The Powhatan the day Of her arrival went 70 Mare
Island Navy Yard, all the ambassadors remaining on
board. II viii require several days to overhaul the
steamer and take in COAL when she will sail for Panama
The ambassadors win thence proceed 10 Aspnwa whsrs
the United States steamer Roanoke il expected 70 be In
waiting TO convey them 70 Washington.
They are 30 well pleased with the Powhstan that they
express their wish 10 have her detained ct Panama 10
convey them back TO Japan their return from the
United States They purpose spending about month
the Atlantic side, although their time "a not limited
The Board OF SUPERVISORS ned sent q memorial up 70
the Legislature, asking a appropriation Of $50 900 TO b
expended In entertaining the Japanese embassy.
The attaches Of the Powhatan ere ordered board On
the 9Th inst and the steamer expected TO sail for Pa
mama with the Commissioners about that time.
Should the Embassy embark immediately board the
Roanoke upon their arrival at Aspnwa without waiting
the transportation Of their baggage across the Isthmus
they may be expected TO reach Washington about the 9Th
Of May, otherwife they will not arrive there before
the 10th.
The Japanese steam corvette Candnanarruh has been
in the Dry Dock at Mare Island Navy yard and been put
complete order free Of CHARGE Commodore Cunningham
explaining that while he had actual authority 70 render
this accommodation he felt he but carrying out
the intentions Of his government doing for the Japanese
steamer all that he could do for American man-of
war. .
The Powhatan arrived up from Mare Island IN the ID
and great military demonstration taking place whez
the messenger left
BY the Powhatan sdvices from Japan are received
the 18th Of February. Tho government Of japan had
commenced stamping Mexican dollars, making them Legal
currency that country thus obviatng Of the prn
cipal difficulties in prosecuting trade with foreigners