New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-22


il, tie way Of handkeschiefs. The iron fences sur
rounding the Presidents grounds scarcely visible,
srectators having sened themselves upon every part,
somc cnging 70 the iron rods some poised upon the
ton regardless Of tie chances Of spikng Themselves
which seemed imminent. The impossbility of gaming
admission added to the curiosity Of the mntndo
which reached is last extremity as the procession
moved measuredy through the large gates, and paused
before the White House steps.
Within the Presidents house, a large asscmblage
had long been gathered. The east room was album
dainty filed by II, o'clock, about which time Mr.
Buchanan, who bad hitherto been present. re'red Tor
such slight preparation az was deemed requisite for the
meeting. Officers of the Army and Navy, ana menu
hers Of Congress, together with great nunoer Oh
Indies and very small number of foreign Minister'S
composed the attendance. Toward II O'Clock, the
company was separated in the center OF the room,
wide space being opened from the main door on one
side to the curtaLed window opposite THIS opening
was nanked in double rows by the army officers III
fullest UNIFORM with Gen. Scott at their head, and the
navy officers, also fully dressed, led by Commodore
! Shublick BY the time this arrangement was com
peted The sound Of the approaching music was heard
without and upon the instant all formalty forsook the
! scene Ladies flushed with excitement more than by
the atmosphere leaped upon the few available chairs
and there nsecurely perccd huttered umqule fans and
made many jocose aud loud remarks. Tse confusion
grew almost to clamOr, and was but partially alhyed
bv the appearance of tie President who followed by
the members Of the Cabinet, came in at II o'clock
through tie center DOORS and took his station at the
extremity Of the open space, where Miss Lane, with
few other ladies', already had places. few minutes
later the doors again openedthis time for the
entrance Of the representatives Of that Empire, which,
up to tie present OCCASION had yielded full recognition
and assurance of respect nation upon the earth;
and which never in It's entire history, had thus been
brought into friendly contact with any Government.
After a momentary delay, the three Embassadors,
walking side by side, entered the room, rapidly adj
yaneed few steps paused and bent their heads, then
advanced again. and again bowed and finally APP
proached near To where the President Stood and there
remained in an attitude Of profound respect. They
were followed by the fifth in rank Of the Commission
ers Narousa GensiIo who bore in bis arms box con-
tanning the letter accrcdting the Embassy to the
| United States Government, and were accompanied by
Captain Dupont, Captain Lee and Lieut.. Porter. For
! another moment there was complete silence. Then
the first Embafsador lifting his head read in clear
and cftnct voice. in his tongue, his short address
! to the President.
His words having been translated to Mr.. POrtman
by Nomoura, and repeated 10 Mr. Buchanan with
other manifestations Of respect by the japanese the
box containing the letter before mentioned was taken
by the Interpreter Namoura and held before the first
ambassador, who drew from it the document written
or parchment and enyel ped in silken covering, and
gave to the PRECEDENT who in turn, handed it TO the
Secretary Of State. The four Japanese then RETIRED
in the manner in which they had entered, keep
ing their faces turned toward the President and in
| cliniDg their bodies at intervals; but after
turned this time the fourth in rank Of the Japanese
Commissioners taking the place which the fitch had
| before held The same salutations were performed
ana in precisely the manner. When the Embas-
sailors stood again, before the President, the latter
read to them his answering address, giving few
words at a time, in order that all might be easily aad
accurately translated
A few words Of reply having been offered by the
Emlassador, Nr. Buchanan stepped forward, was
introduced to each and shook each by the hand.
Nothing was said the ambassadors keeping their eyes
turned toward the ground, though without any ap-
peaIsnce Of departure from their unyarying self
possession. The members of the Cabinet next
presented, and subsequently General Scott and the
Speaker Of the House of Representatives. The Vice
Pre6ideni was called for but was not present
Before tie ambassadors retired some of their prnc-
pal c.cers entered the room, and made known 10
the President, whom they sauted, without, however,
venturing to take bis hand After ths still bowling
with formal precision and turning their backs,
the JaIanese finally retired 20 the anteroom which was
reserved for them.
The entire scene was impressive TO a degree, of
which it is not easy to convey just idea The bear
ing Of the President whose dignided personal appear
added much TO the OCCASION the quiet grace of the
Japanese their radiant dresses; the palmer, but sill,
sparkling uniforms Of the army and navy oicers the
glitter of the gaiy dressed assembage, all gave brili
ancy ef circumstance 10 event which, in It's grlyer
aspect had every claim upon the deepest interest and
attention. The interview lasted only half an hour its
briefnesf aiding It's effect.
The dresses Of the japanese much more gorge
than amy they had previously appeared in. Tie
first ambassador robes of blue and purple Grape
with richly embroidered trousers Of silk. The gar
nenls Of he second aud third OF different shades
Of green, Grape and silk, all very curiously wrought
The secondary officers and interpreters SIM
ply atred. All had, by means OF artificial
riyance, unusual expanse of shoulder which gave
them air Of rotundy they do not at ordinary times
possess. The highest digi.G.res had peculiar head
dresses, shaped like hollow boxes and set upon the
top 81 the head where they were confined by long
cords reaching down the sides of the face and passing
under the chin. There headdesses were black about
five inches high and six long. They not cubcal,
but were broad at the front, tapering to point be-
hind They appeared to exactly cover the spot left
bald upon the head by shaving The officers next in
rank wore similar, though smaller marks of rank.
Upon leaving the Presidents House, the subord
mates all knet in ines allowing their superiorsto walk
between them to tie carriages. As each Prince passed.