New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-18
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY.
rHn1R RECEPTION IN NEw-YoRy.
ENTHUSIASTIC POPULAR DEMONSTRATIONS
THE ELIMINATING EXCITEMENT

New.fVrk, reused 10 rigorous emulation by the re-
ports Of brilliant IMPOSING, and expensive demcnstra
ton, Of Japanese welcome in other cities, Succeeded
on Saturday in surprising even itself with display
more ample, more effective and on tba whole, more
thoroughly satisfactory than either Of those which
marked the came event in Washington, Baltimore, and
PHILADELPHIA The excitement was universal, though
not 20 exrayaeantly exhibited as elsewhere; and thu
perfect order and freedom from confusion which almost
everywhere prevailed, and which suffered only one
slight and very brief interruption, strongly contracted
with the rotous excuses of tho multitude at Phiadel-
pia and the officials at Baltimore. The arrangements
for the secure progress Of the processioa could not
have been improved I,s passage was speedy, aud I'M
obstructed TIE enormous gatherings Of spectators
,ro, nil sides offered no manifestations but those OF
enthusiastic greeting. The fatSues of a long and
weary route were not impoed upon the japanese;
and in AL important respeca the ceremonies OF recep'
on wore d;opied sensible, and equal to the ocoasion
which evoked them. We give below record of the
.ver, and the circumstances connected herewith be-
Ginning with tho departure of the Embassy from Phil
adslpbs and cloeng with the retirement Of the Japau
ese from public view las evening.
FROM PHILADELPHIA TO NETWORK.
TIE special train containing the Embassy and suite
left Camden soon after 10 O'Clock Saturday morn
ing The crowd at the Philadelphia ferry was large,
but insignificant compared with those which had every
day surrounded the Continental Hotel The train con-
consisted Of three closely ed passenger cars in which
the Japanese mingled tremendously with Philadelphia
Councilmen and other representatives of Brotherly
Love- The passage rapid and free from incident.
Each station however, thronged with spectators,
who waved impulsive welcomes as the cars flew by,
and testified vocferously to the delight which the mo-
mentary glimpse of the strangers afforded them Am
boy was reached at 10 O'clock and here, without de-
Law the passengers transferred to the steamboat
Aida, on board which the New-York Committee OF
Reception awaited them. At the threshold OF the
cabin occurred the formal speech which the EmbasSa-
doris have now learned recognize the necessary
evil of American travel. This time it was delivered
by Aldermen Cornell, and ran thus:
On behalf Of the authorities of the City Of New
York. take great pleasure in offering You our hosp
tates II proper that the first representatives Of the
great japanese nation who have ever visited our shores
should be- received with those courtesies which New
York always extends TO distinguished strangers. AS
the great commercial emporium of the United States
our city bound by ties of interest to every nation on
the face of the globe and to more warmly than 10
Japan by the recent treaty, from which have every
reason expect the greatest benefits will result 10 both
countries Allow me, iusrious ambassadors from his
Majesty the Tycoon Of Japan, to again welcome you to
our city.
This having been translated, through Mr.. Portman
and Namoura Gohajsiro the first ambassador an
swered, effectively and exhausiively as follows:
RESPONSIVE Address or sIsaI DooJsEs so-KAhI.
Thank you.
The japanese then settled themselves for repose or
distributed themselves about the decks in search of
Some time elapsed bsfore the boat started
from Amboy, in consequence Ct delays in Transporting
baggage, during which the higher attendants occupied
themselves by atentiyely examining the machinery
and inspecting with keener interest the prepara-
tons for internal refreshment, which, under the ener-
getc superintendent of Mr. Warren Leland, briskly
Progressed.
On board the Aida, in addition TO the new passen-
eers, seventeen members Of the Board of New
York Aldo ruen the entire Board Of Counclmen all ar
rayed in garments whose distinguishing features were
gloves Of cleaning yellow and little shields worn
at the breast and bearing notices of welcome small
number Of invited guests Dodworth's Band detach.
mept Of the Veterans of 1872 few policemen and Mr.
Leland with full force Of waters from bis hotel These
had come down from the city, whence the Aida had
started at 10 o'clock.
Al l2l the boat fairly on its way. The decks
and cabin were not free from bustle but all movements
were in favor of and not heretofore opposed TO- the
comforts OF the japanese They not beset by
OyeTesge enireaes for presents and autographs and
Il rule, were left to wander unmolested whilherso-
ever they chose. The gentlemen of the City Govern
mert indeed were too closely intent upon the impend
ing vital pouIishmeIts to give undue heed lees i'm
pOrant subjects. Their anxious wishes in prompt
time considered and, many minutes, tumultuous
lunch was in busy progress. The ambassadors were
privately served their officers and attendants, and the
fathers ofthe metropolis gathered themselves around
couple of wellcovered tables, which differed from the
ordinary tables Of such occasions only in the fact that
they did not audibly groan with the weight, &c. at
any stage of the proce, dngs. The usual accompan-
mens of hurried repasts were visible Cold meats sal
ads, aud champagne mingled freely in plates, cups,
and dishes Of all dimensions. Ice creams were lifted
TO mouths with forks and pen-knives, from wine
glasses and inverted covers Of sugarbows For half
an hour the struggle for appetite continued until vic
tory perchcd upon each aldermanic spoon, AMI con-
tentment beamed from every official countenance.
Hunger fed before eyerready and renascent dishes
and thirst was quenched by unchecked streams from
ceasoess fagons. Thenccorward during the passage
sligh accession of gleefulness moderate increase
Of volatility, and augmented spirit Of devotion 10
the guests appeared to animate the gentlemen of the
City Government. Until the boat reached the Bat
terry at half past two o'clock, opportunity to serve
the aniable Japanese passed unimproyed.
FORMATION or TIE PROCESSION.
An hour before the time at which the Aida was ex-
poed to arrive the seventeen regiments that were to
form the military escort Of the day took their position
on The south portion OF the Battery. An immense
crowd OF citizens thrOnged about the apdpopaee over