The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
ARRIVAL OF THE JAPAN EMBASSY
AT WASHINGTON.


AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-At an early hour this
morning dense multitude assembled here ia
Guiding many ladies, and intense excitement
everywhere exhibited. Flags flying III all
directions.
The Treaty box was the first thing brought from
the boat. Then followed the japanese under the
escort of several naval offcers.-They passed, as
they landed between the American and Japanese
flags. Having approached to where Captain
Buchanan was standing, he, in presence of his
brother officers, welcomed them in the name Of
the President of the United States and of the
country recprocating the kind feelings which were
exhibited by the japanese government when the
Treaty made with the gallant Perry. AS an
humble participation in this interesting occasion,
he could but feel proud of being the medium of
this reception the part of his countrymen
At ia o'clock gun from the Navy Yard
announced that the Steamer In sight, where
upon there was general rush to the wharf. While
the Philadelphia approached the Marine Band on
her upper deck played the "Star Spangled Banner"
There pause for quarter OF an hour to allow
the arrangements on shore to be fully matured
! Mayor Berrett then went on board, and upon
being introduced to the ambassadors extended to
them cordial welcome in the name of the citizens
of Washington, and in reply they acknowledged
| their thanks for the honor and the compliment
|
delighted-One of them busy in taking
sketches. An American Daguerrotypist had fixed
his camera for taking likenesses. The or eatest
excitement was everywhere exhibited The Club
boats on the river with the American and japanese
flags flying, added to the brilliancy and effect of
| the scene
| The dignitaries after being thus addressed
returned through the interpreter their warmest
acknowledgements Whilst these ceremonies were
| aluta from he haiti
The Military, presenting beautiful appearance,
were arrayed, on the side of the plank-way nearly
opposite on which the visitors walked to the gate
where the Cortege formed, the order of which
was as follows: First Presidents mounted Guard;
then the japanese in hacks; the Treaty in large
red Morocco box in a square cage, was carried on
the top of an omnibus-the Marines and Military
of the District following it. The music of several
bands was playing and the sidewalks of Penn
sylvania Avenue were crowded. The windows
all jammed with spectators and the excitement
continued intense throughout the whole distance
from the Navy Yard to the quarters provided for
the japanese at Wizards which they reached
about 2 O'Clock
So dense was the crowd of pedestrians that the
carriages with the japanese occupied over an hour
in reaching Wizards. The resident population
were more excited and enthusiastic than they ever
were before and the march from the landing to
the Hotel was perfect ovation. The reception
rooms at Wizards densely thronged with the
wives, sisters and daughters of the dignitaries of
| our Government who assembled there to receive
! the welcome visitors Over an hour consumed
in exchange Of cGErtesies before the tired travellers
were allowed to withdraw to their quarters.
/ GOVERNMENT DEFALCATION.-Within the last
few days it has been ascertancd that the Post Mas
| ter of New York (Isaac V Fowler) is minus in
his cash settlements with the government to the
tune of 1856, 900. The New York Hearld puts it
down at from 100000 to 900, observing very
truly that the actual amount will not be discover
ed until the books shall have undergone thorough
and searching examination. AS the offence is a
felony under the law and therefore subjects the
culprt to a criminal prosecution and to degrading
punishment, if convicted the defaulter, to escape
Indictment and punishment has withdrawn himself,
for the present from the reach of process and the
officers of justice who have been armed with the
! requisite authority to arrest him, have yet been
able to do so. 1t is stated that MIR Fowler has
been the dupe Of people whom he trusted, that his
good feeling has led him into error, and that he
has trusted many, who have at length deceived him
! and thus caused his embarrassment
| THE HIGHT OF IMPUDENCE.-At an Opposition
meeting lately held in Newborn, it was cody re-
! solved, that the appointment by the Democratic
party Of partzans to office for party services, de-
serves the condemnation of every patriot! That
comes with bad grace from body, every mem
Der of which has sworn by the Holy Evangelists