New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-10-11

Thus the bright emerald spatbes OF tue young ny
were cleaning several hundred feet above tno ,o'o'
of the sea Scattered all over the mn IIo 60"
TO summit were the wax trees. mo uoi -.
which the wax is produced, hang III H'eoa Iii
on thc treea in size and appearance IKE tne VIM
Oh U ousters of America, just before they rlpen
M 10 81 of the tree resembles our white OAK, ana
az Its ike that of our locust. On the summit
oTno hill embowered in trees, was an old shrine,
those sanctity was invaded by irreverent mold
and sacriegiOus creepers. There was an ex-
tended view from the summit. For many
miles coastward all the indentatiOns of the promon-
tory were visible, winding inlet and shallow bay.
Below us lay the city, the bay, and the shipping
made toy-bOats in the perspective. Between us
and the distant Gulf of Simabara, rose the high
volcanic cone of WOOnzen Yama. Its crater, now
inactive, though some eighteen miles distant. was
plainly visible in the transparent, coudless atmos-
phere. There were two banks of white yapOr on
its side, but whether clouds from above, or from
its own boiling springs, it was impossible to de-
termine. Down its crater, and into its boiling
springs, were many of the nat We Christians hurled
when Inflated Simabara had finished its vain but
heroic resistance. We descended the hill as the
evening sun was burning low over the waters Tar
away to the west talking of other days in kiu-siu,
and plucbing the ferns that grew in wanton pro-
fusion and variety by stone and stream, under the
bank and among the moses on the wall, 80 as
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Desima has undergone its changes since the days
of Doef, and BlOmhOff and kaempcr New
buildings crowd and iosle the old ones, some of
which date two centuries back. The high fence
nclosure was no longer there; the posts sunk in
the harbor to warn off smuggling boats had disap-
peared: the OttOua and his servants no longer
kent watch and ward. | crossed the stone bridge
that connects the island with the main land think
lug of what footsteps had crossed 1t before mine.
I a Ia, ~ UDd and
brocade; of the old Dutch Governors, issuing forth
on their annual excursion TO the Imperial court; of
the long train Of Nagasak Governors paying cOurtly
| visits Could these silent stones only be changed
mtospeskng cbrOnclers, what hidden secrets should
| come out No heavy gateway any longer bars the
/ entrance TO Desima The guard-hOuse Is deserted
| and empty. | made my way to the bazaar In the
upper loft of q frc-proof warehouse and found
there in repetition the same articles of merchandise
! that were displayed in the streets-crOckery and
! lacquer ware ornamental wOtk in she'll and straw,
! and carved wood. Dr. Won SlebOld, since his
return 10 Japan, has not been resident OF Deslma
but lives IN a hired temple within the city limits
had the pleasure of an interview with this veteran
| in japanese affairs, by whom was cordially re-
ceved. i found him hale, hearty man of sixty
two years, still earnestly prosecuting his japanese
researches. He expects two or three years more 10
take final leave of the japanese, to whom ne seems
10 be sincerely attached. ! regretted that want Of
time precuded visit to a steam tOundery on the
opposite side of the bay, managed wholly by native
artisans who have been instructed by the Dqtch.
lis pile of buildings and tall SIN ke-stacb of brick
are plainly visible across the bay. DR.. Meerder-
wort, the resident physician at Deslma, has class
| of twenty japanese medical students. The Gov
eminent provide q building for bis school. lnstruc-
ton in mathematics and astronomy is particularly
sought after. | heard daily while 10 Nagasah the
roll Of the drum where Dutch drlll-sergeants were
teaching military tactics to native soldiers. UHior-
tnatcy visiting access to this military school ISL de-
MED and had to conteD, myself with hearing the
beat Of The drum which, considered simply as drum
beating, was not an inspirting performance What.
ever may bave been their tOru errors, the Dutch
for many years past have made praiScwOrthy efforts
to introduce among the japanese knowledge of
civilized arts and sciences. The japanese have re-
ceiyed their instructions in a manner that augurs
| well for the future.