Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21

This was drunk standing by japanese and all; and
three cheers were given by the whole table.
In few minutes afterwards, President Te5chemacher
propo ed the second tOIst--
"iThe Admiral of the Japanese Navy"
Ths was also drunk standing, aud followed by three
hearty cheers.
TEE ApNIRAL's SIGNIFICANT TOAST.
It was now tue Admrfs place TO reply and he direct.
ed the Interpreter to speak, IN substance, follows:
"Our Chairman has sen proper to propose toast to
the Emperor OF Japan, and the President of the United
States Allow TO propose the same over ugan, but
putting the President frs let it be the President of the
United States and the Emperor OF japan"
This graceful sentiment the most proper for the occa
sion, perhaps that couh have been thought Of was
received with prolonged plaudits three cheers and
"Gger"
The remaining toasts fowcd in succession as follows
4th "The Army and tie Navy" by President Tesche-
macher
9Th The Governor of Caliiorna-by the same.
9Th The President Of tho City, and all the City Off
cets-ly the Admiral.
To this toast Mr.. Gaesresponded in a few remarks,
hoping that this occasion would be the commencement
of frequent and beneficial intercourse between Japan and
tue United States. He conclusion, proposed the SEN
timent -
18th. The japanese 0Gcers.
The next toast offered by DR.. Rabo, and as in
Sth Our Guests: The promised intercourse with them
shows the necessity of tho great project Of the agethe
Pacific Railroad.
The speaker proposed to make speech on the s, b.
ject anc did speak for few minutes but the dicu ty
OF having the whole translated to the Admiral prevented
long effort The toast was, however, well received.
9Th. The Press Of San Francsco-by Mr Gates.
This MAS responded to by Mr.. &acCrellsh who called
attention TO the fact that japanese were not properly
valued and expressing his determination to saud by
them aud the Nongos generally lie closed his remarks
with q sentiment:
10Th. May we soon exchange with japanese newspa-
pcrS.
llth Capt Brooke, L. S. Nayy-By Mr.. Davis The
Captain made a brief acknowledgement
18th. Edward Kern-By n. AacCrcllsh. Captain
Brooke made a reply for Mr.. Kern, giving brief out
line OF Lis California career. Mr.. Kern also returned
thanks.
At this stage of the banquet the Admiral stated,
through the Chunan that it necessary for him and
his officers to withdraw to their vessel In explanation
he said further that the Candnmaruh with all the Ja-
panese oud proceed tie next day to Mare Island and
it was necessary to plepare for the tip. lie expressed
his thanks for the kind reception that had been extend
ed and sorry he could not remain longer The
pany then broke up and the guests were conducted back
IN the carriages 10 Their vessel
ACTION oY TnE LEGISLATURE.
Though we have a report from Japan that tho Powha
tan with the grand embassy will not come to San Fran
CISCO but proceed from Honolulu to Acapulco the Leg
stature has adopted resolutions to give the unexpected
,i,ers proper reception, and have appointed joint
carry the iesgu. The resolution reads
ResOi,ed BY the General Assembly, lthe Senate con
currug,l That Joint Special committee of two from
the Assembly aud two from the Senate be appointed to
inquire what measures proper TO be taken, the
pant Of this State for the purpose OF receiving and suita
bly, entertaining the Imperial embassy fIom Japan to the
United States, with the officers accompanying 1t, during
lis stay in California with instructions to report the
suit OF such inquiry soon practicable for the action
Of the Lee egslature.
DEPARTURE FRON JAPAN.
The Powhatin left japan the 18th Of February last
aud has al much stormy sni bad weather on the pas
slge When north of the Sandwich islands she changed
ler course and down to Honolulu 10 take in addi
Ona plies OF coal water, Sc to last her to San Fran
cisco.
On leaving Kanagawa, the Powhalan did not propose
touching at Honolulu but finding her supply Of coal
would not hold out to san Francisco she changed her
course oI that port. She has consequently been
la y longer in coming than had she come direct She
lla IN board the Jap9nese Enbasyto the oe9 states
consisting Of leventy-two persons To accommodate th,
arre number stdtc-roOms have been erected on the
quarterback.
ARRIVAL or rM PUwHATAS AT HONOLULU
The above steam rgate, bearing the broad penant OF
Flag Officer Josiah TAma arrived al Honolulu, March .
from Kluagawd, Japan, having on board the japanese
Embassy To the United Stats The PONhatan is bound
La San Fra lcsco where she will undergo repairs at
Mare Island rendered necessary 10y hard aud bad
weather ned durngher cruise IN the Chinese and
japanese waters. From San Francisco she will proceed
ID Panama with the Embassy which will thence be trans
r.r ed to Asplnwa and embarked on board the United
States steamer Roanoke io some port ia the United
States Slu,es were exchanged, March o. with the bat
terry Oh Puuchbo"l Hill
ENcrNESr N HONOLULU.
The arrival OF the Japauc.e Embassy to the President
Of the United States, on bcrd OF the American steam
rglte Pow hatIn March D. ays the Poiyacsiu has i'm
per.ai animation and topics talk 10 the social circles of
Ia. Eml. IA Wi he DfIu
.ipe of political organization of that country consists OF
two prucip.l Ambassadors Princes OF the highest rank
among the nobility Of the empire, and their associates
uobles OF nearly equal ankwih themselves these four
by suite OF -Ateen officers and hity-two OF
lower grade landed on Monday and proceeded TO the |
French Hotel where they spent their first night in
foreign land The following morning the Embassy re-
moved its al arcr the ludod House which had been
engaged aud furnished by lis Majesty, and his carriages
placed 1t their disposal act OF courtesy As well to the
veregn from whom the Ambassadors coming, TO
The Presidens to whom they going. Quick intelligent
and inqusve the curiosity q these visiters Is constant
and yiyacoua Every Oiectat new to them inspect
ed injured into described ab sketched-ior draugts
man Of very superior abig accompanies the Embassy
for the purpose OF furnishing the official report with the
necessary illustratOns-a cous counterpart no doubt
if ever made public, to thespendd official edition of
Commodore Perrys expedition to Japan Polite. afable
aud patient sith the curiosiy of people in their r9
gard they draw freely upoI the same good qualities in
others That the Japanese empire has rescndeds policy
of secusion aud entered into the family of
nations is Of tho'e peaceful achievements that will
rebound more lasting glorH-more sold profit, to the
United States-mOre WIDESPREAD benefits TO the world
in general than any other a its public acts beyond the
borders of the Union since the Declaration OF ndepen
dence And the confdenc, well the preference
shown by the Emperor Of Jpal, in selecting the United
States as the first country with which and through which,
to introduce his Ambassadors to that unknown world
h,
upon people so sensible of heir interests so SEN
sitiye to the point of honor. as the Americans
ARRIVAL ~ THE rowRrAS AT SAN FRANCISCO.
The 'ned Hates war steamer Powhatan Capt e. F. |
Pearson bearing the broad Demant of Commodore Tat
NALL and having on board TIN long expected japanese
arrived at San Fncsco at half.past nine
clock on the 26th ult She received with salute
by the United States cutter Macy, Capt Pease, which
was duly returned Intellgene of her arrival was i'm
medatey conveyed by telegram to the Japanese adm
raj at Mare Island and at hapast eleven o'clock A. NJ
the fowhaAn Get under way Or Mare Island to undergo
81 ght repairs that have been fond necessary
The EMBASSY oX THE VOYAGE.
During the voyage, which hs been rough and stormy,
the japanese guests have madehemselyes very agreea
Ie not the slg test disturbaIe having occurred but
the other hand, they haze invariably appeared well
pleased with their accommodations and the officers OF the
vessel Three interpreters accompany the Embassy, so
that the wants Of the stranger;are easily met.
IVsH FOR THE pwHATAN.
No sooner had the anchor hen let 90 than the Powha
tan was boarded by number of vsiters anxious be-
hold the representatives Of be populous and wealthy
but almost unknown Empireof Japan. cursory ex-
amjnation proved that pohinl had been omitted by tho
officers OF the ship which codd cOnduce 10 the comfort
ard happiness of their guests Etiquette is amarked fea
ture with the Japncse and is most strictly preserved
in their intercourse toward esh other although with
delicacy and tact worthy OF al imitation they DO IN
sist upon s atrct obser Americans Their
tesy aud pOhteness well their dignity aud marked
good b beedng, are proverbid They are almost all ad-
mrable sketchers far exceeding the Chinese only