Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-05-19
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n ullNed III " asnln9t0n Oh the 4th.-l
They in response to our success in opening
heir ports to tie world hare done us the
lonor Of coming first to this country as ma
ional representatives. The telegraph re-
ports their reception as follows:
At an early hour the Navy Yard was
throngcd with a dense multitude. including
many ladies'. Intense excitement WAS exc
ny where exhibited. Flags were fying in
al directions. AT half past | a gun from
the Yard, announced that the steamer was
in sight; whereupon there was a wild rush
TO the wharf, The Philadelphia approach
Cd, while the Marine baud upon her deck
played the "Star sipangled Banner" May
Tor Berras went on board, and was introduce
ed to the ambassadors, extending them a
welcome in the name of the citizens Of
Washington, for which they acknowledged
their thinks.
The Treaty Box was first brought from
the boat, and then followed the Japanese
under the escort of several naval officers.
They passed as they landed between the
American and japanese flag. Having APP
proache.!. to More Capt Buchanan was
he in the presence Of h1s brother
naval officers welcomed them in. the name
of the President of the United States and
the country, reciprocating the kind feeling
expressed by the japanese government
when the treaty was made by the gallant
Perry. The dighitaiies bowed their ac-
acknowledgements.
While these cerimonies were progressing
salute was fired from the Battery. The
Cortege then formed. The intense excite
ment continued throughout the entire dis
lance from the Navy Yard to the quarters
Of the japanese, which they reached at a
botit quarter to two o'clock.
SO dense was the crowd Of pedestrians
and carriages that the japanese Cortege oc-
cupied over an hour gong from the Capt.
tol to Wizards
The resident population is more excited
and enthusiastic than ever before, and the
whole march through the city was perfect
ovation. The reception rooms at Wizards
were densely thronged with the wives, SIS
tiers and daughters Of the dignitarfes. who
were assembled to receive these we.comel
visitors. Over an hour was required in the
exchange Of courtesies before the weary
travellers were allowed to retire to their
quarters.
In Congress, Mr.. Sherman Of Ohio, of
fered a resolution that the Embassy be IN
vited to visit the House Of Representatives,
and that a committee be appointed to make
arrangements for their reception and convey
the invitation. Mr. Houston resisted the
resolution but il was carried BY large ma
jority.
The Homestead bill IS virtually defeated
in the Senate by substituting that Of Mr..
Johnson Of Tennessee instead Of the House
BILL 1t was framed for the purpose Of de-
ception; and if passed, will be equivalent to
no bill Hence the almost unanimity Of
A to 8.
Postmaster General Holt, has detected a
heavy deficit ag;linst the New York Post
Office, and on Saturday last, dispatched an
officer to take possession Of the Office and
cause the arrest Of the Postmaster. The
officer took control Of the office, but the
Postmaster, Mr.. |. Y. Fowler, is concealed
and eludes the search Of Capt. Rynders, u.
S. Marshal. FowIer's defalcationis estima-
ted at from $4,000 to 100000. The
deficiency is said to have occurred under
the administration of President Pierce.
Its being made known now las political
cause arising Immediately out ofproceedins s
at the Charleston Convention.
The causes of the defalcation are said to
have arisen from the too great hbers,lity of
Mr.. Frazer, the Postmaster under Pierce; to
his friends.
Mr. Kirg Assistant P. n. Gen is ia
New York looking to the interests Of the
government.
In Baltimore, May 10Th, the yenerabiel
Thomas Murphy, for 80 years one Of the
preprietors of the Baltimore Anericepa,
died, in the 8ist year Of bis age. He was
connected with the first paper poblishei in
Baltimore. He was widely known and
highly respected and esteemed.
Francis A. Hoffman, Republican nomi-
nee for Lieutenant Governor Of Illinois, has
addressed letter to the republicans oil
that state pereinptorily declining the can
didacy on account ofiIl health.
Thirty-fve leading and prominent gentle
men Of Mobile have signed call for a
State Convention to meet at Silina, on theI
.4th Of June, 10 select delegates to the Bal
Itinore Convention.
No news YET received from the Chicago
Convention except that the Wigwam wa
dedicated on Monday IN splendidly cere-
iaoniou3 manner. eePle were gathering
in ii great numbers the beginning Of the
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