Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-05-17
ARRIVAL OF THE JAPANESE.

The Japanese Embassy arrived at Washing
ton city on Monday last. They landed at the
Navy Yard, at IL o'clock, and were conducted
to their quaters at Wizards Hotel. We extract
the following account Of the landing and recep-
ton from the Alexandria Sentinel
The crowd that witnessed the landing was
very large; but the Navy-Yard was still larger,
so that every one had chance to obtain a view
of these remarkable yistors.-Previous to land
ing, they stood on the upper deck of the Steamer,
and looked out upon the assembled multitude
with an interest apparently equal to that which
they excted.-A telescope which they passed
from hand to hand, aided them in their nspec-
tons. One of their number stood paper in
hand, sketchng the scene before him with one
of the nimblest pencils we ever saw On our
side however we had the advantage for da-
guerrean artist had planted his camera, and took
down Japanese, sketcher and all, in a twinkling,
and in succession of Instantaneous Views
that, in due time, will probably come out in
Harper
The Japanese as they stood on the deck, APP
peared, at a moderate distance, very much like
bald-headed and tolerably bright mulattoes S.
We do not mean to be disrespectful, but simply
descriptive. Their apparent badness arises from
Their hair where it is left at all, is left tolerably
long, and is caught in a queue which ends in a
little twist-or rather squeeze for it is not
twisted-so compactly put up, that it does not
show the individual hairs, but looks as solid as
a pig'stail. This is turned up and fastened to
the crown, whence it points forward over the
place where the hair ought to grow, but is not
allowed.
When the debarkation commenced, it was
announced by salute from cannon near by.
that shook the air and filled it with nitro. A
plank-wak had been laid and ac7site1oaskez from,
the landing, I'D to the quarters of the Comman-
4lrnt. A fine display of soldiers in blue and
white, with cooked hats and gittering dnvskets,
were drawn up along one side of tins walk,
while on the other the American sovereigns,-
men, women and children, crowded up to see
the strangers as they passed along. In this
way nearly all obtained near and satisfactory
| view.
The dignitaries of the japanese marched first
of their company, and We're duly escorted by
American officers of high titles and gold epall-
let's. After having walked between the con-
fronting ranks of American soldiers and civilians
for about hundred yards, they were received
in hacks
After short delay,-required we suppose by
the demands of japanese etiquette,-the infe-
riors and servants of the company landed, and
marched up the plank-way. Many of these
bore packages, and the last two heavy box
swung on pole which rested on their shoulders
The crowd took the idea that this was the money
box. At any rate it was very heavy, and the
bearers had soon to put it down through ex-
haustion. Two Americans were substituted
and the Japanese thereafter acted only as an
escort Of honor.
! The japanese were all bareheaded, except one.
We mean not only that their heads were shaved,
but that they were hatless. The only hat that
was worn was by one of the servants, and look
ed, in shape and texture, good deal like fruit
basket Of willow work. They were nearly all
shod with sandals, fastened around the instep,
resembling somewhat a pair Of hotel slippers.
AS they walked, the heel rose first and the sole
followed about an inch behind in the mserably
uncomfortable mode of walking known as slip
shod. Their step is short, quick and elastic,
and their movements graceful. In person they
are well made, and apparently vigorous, but
their height is considerably under our average.
Their expression of countenance is very agree
able and engaging indicating both intelligence
and benevolent feeling.
The dress of these japanese resembled in
fashion; but widely differed in material. Rich
silks and webs adorned the dignitares while
coarse cottons clothed the servants. The prin-
cipal upper garment is something like a loose
sack as worn by our ladies, but open in the
back as high as the waist. The trowsers are
shapeless,-the legs resembling two pillow cases
with the feet thrust through. Indeed those or
one of the servants were particularly SO, being
made apparently of bed ticken. Most of them
wore several swords.
The japanese dignitaries looked about then
with the digni6ed and serene curiosity which
sees every thing without seeming to notice any
particular thing, much less fastening upon it {
vulgar gaze.-The subordinates and servants o
the train, however, being less cultivated ane
under less restraint, gave freer rein to their in