Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-16


with gaping multitude of uplifted countenances,
but the elegant and spacious ladies' promenade
nall OF the second story Of Willards', which con-
meets with the magnificent range of sixty apart
ments appropriated to their use, was likewise
crowded with a very fashionable and curious
throne of ladies and gentlemen, embracing For
elgn Ministers, Senators, Representatives, and
Government functionaries IF all degrees, with
more than a fair representation of the bellies and
beaux Of the Federal Metropolis The princes
who form the Embassy were evidently the object
OF special interest with those ocking thus to that
hall. But not glimpse of either Of them did
they catch Their Excellencies since arriving at
Wlllsrds', have kept themselves entirely secluded
In the apartments provided for their especial use
in style to vie fairly with published accounts OF
Oriental household magnihcence They are,
nevertheless, by no means unintcrested in what
Is passing around them, and continue to receive
from their numerous intelligent attending coun-
trymen, full accounts Of every thing Transporting
TO reach the voluptuous semi sanctuary In
winch they are ensconsced requires one to pass
through four or five different japanese guards or
tue slightest Intrusion. The Prince EmbassadoTs
OF course have separate table and separate at
PENDANTS. Those in rank next below them mess
In what Is known as the tea room of the establish
ment, with the American Naval Commission
having them in charge, which has been trans.
rmed Into the most luxurious and elegant d. ming
hall OF It's size, probably, In this country. The
servants of the Embassy have a dining hall to
themselves. The cooks of the house prepare all
their regular meals, land they breakfast at a. m.
dine at u m, and sup at z D. m } under some
supervision of their own cooks as 10 the style and
preparation OF the various dishes. Throughout
the day, however, their own cooks are constantly
busy In preparing for them innumerable little
able and drinksble nick hacks. They prefer the
SUI iest nood-ehickens. ham, vegetables fruits,
sweetmeat, and confectione ry-consuming no
other meats whatever, except those named above
Their artists clerks, and inter prefers who freely
pass to and fro In the crowd at times are exceed
nrFlNr inf
stantly engaged in sketching every conceivable
thing around them; from the simplest article of
American furniture up TO the most Intricate parts
of the steam machinery of the house, which, 1t
VIII be remembered, is better provided with
hosting washing, ironing, and other abor saving
machinery, than any other American hotel They
sketch the crowd from a hundred different points
OF view, and make striking and capital pictures
withal. Their clerks, too, seem never idle but
from morn till night may be seen taking copious
notes OF the impressions made upon their minds
oy all the-to them-so strange sights surrounding
them Their Interpreters, Japanese } by-the-by,
speak English, and write It with facility that
would well nigh cheat one into the belief that
they are to the manor born. Every person, high
a I'd low, connected with the Embassy, battles
gularly at least once day, and the scrupulous
neatnesS and cleanliness of their persons attest
the great advantage of rigorous adherence to that
nlllonal custom of theirs. All of them are re-
markedly quiet, and polite to everybody, and
give Tar less trouble to the attendants of the house
thln half as many American guests would do
In their intercourse with each other they rigidly
maintain their ideas of caste. Indeed the first
thlag done by them on reaching their quarters,
was to cause the door Of each room to be labelled
with the name and rank of its occupant written
In japanese characters) that their national Ger
emonics of intercourse among themselves might
not be set at nought by the confusion growing
out of the strange circumstances by which they
are now surrounded.
Al noon to-day the Prince ambassadors paid
their respects to the Secretary of State at the State
department, and the sidewalks and streets were
thronged with multitude envious to catch a
glimpse OF them as they passed along in carrjapts
They Were duly accompanied by members of
their attendant American Naval Commission and
some OF ,heir own suoordinates, and the cortege
presented an appearance as interesting as curious
and really imposing.
THE RUSH TO SEE THE JAPANESE
Yesterday, the rush to Willards, TO Obtain a
sight OF the distinguished visitors was so great
that the prOprietors of the hotel were oblioed tn
protect them against annoyance by placfn1 oticers
az the stairwayS, to prevent the crowd from r1nb
Ing up to their rooms. The Embassy kent To
their rooms during the day and enjoyed the
luxury Of comparative quiet The Princes were
visited yesterday by several Senators and Mem
bers Of the House of Representatives and he re-
ceived them in their magnificent parlors The
Interviews were brief, but very pleasant to the
ambassadors and their guests The house was on
hrely filled last night, and not room was left
ior the accommodation OF any one after o O'Clock
Notwithstanding this immense crowd the house
was as quiet as on ordinary occasions
INVITATION TO VISIT PHILADELPHIA
Yesterday committee of the Phladelphia City
Councils, consisting Of Messrs w p HackeT
John p. Wetherill, d. q. Thomas, g w. simons
ana John Rice arrived at Wizards to tender the
hospitality of the city Of Philadelphia to the EN-
baSsy.
INCIDENTAL.
The Embassy opened their official intercourse
win the Government of the United States yester-
day by communication with the DEPARTMENT Of
state, the result of which was an ARRANGEMENT
whereby they were to-day to proceed in person IN
shat department and there transact business pre-
nmlnary to grand Official presentation to-nor-
row TO the President of the United States in the
Executive Mansion. On Monday evening they
produced document, dated at Yeddo and beau
ufnlly penned in the English language in which
IT Is stated that the Princes come hitber as Envovs
Extraordinary, with request that they be pre-
sented to the President through the State Depart
ment. This lette, was probably prepared at the
instance Of Consul General Harris
The scribes Of the Embassy were busilv en-
gagged yesterday in writing ispatc hes announcing
their arrival, with incidents Of the voyage TO be
sent to the san Francisco by the pony express and
thence to Japan. They and the draug htspen II
the Embassy lose no opportunity to desert be by pen
pencil the various scenes which pass before their
eyes. They work away perfectly 2srdIess Of the
scores OF western eyes gazing at the odd way they
hold their paper and stylus.
The House of Representatives Yesterday ar
pointed committee of three 70 wait upon the
Embassy and invite their attendance upon the
seoslOHb VI tue mouse. IL is hoped that the
Embassy will be present at the promenade cor
cert Of the Marine band, at the Presidents, ia s
afternoon. 49,.
p. S-We learn, just before going to press that
the japanese will not be at the promenade con-
cert at the Presidents this afternoon Also thu I
they to-day declined receiving the New York
committee, sent to tender them the Inequalities
that city, until after their diplomatic reception i'm
this city. Wizards hotel is beeieged today by
citizens and strangers anxious to get sig lat at the
distinguished guests Of our nation. Among the
applicants for admission to the Embassy this
morning, the waes say, were several shoe dealers
of the M opolis, anxious to supplant the O d
fashioned japanese sandal with their more mod
en- American foot gear. Whether the proposed
Inovation will be appreciated by the Embassy
has not yet transplred.
The WASHINGTON Guy BIBLE SocIKry-Tbe
regular meeting of the Board of Managers of the
Bible Society Of this city was held on Monday
afternoon, Immediately after the Union PRAYER
Meeting
After the usual opening services. the report and
account OF the depository for the last twelve
months were presented and referred to commit
tee hereafter to be appointed on the accounts of
the Treasurer.
A committee was appointed to make arrange
ments for the anniversary Of the Society, which
occurs on the last Monday of this month
The former exploring and distributing agent of
the society was employed in the intervening time
as collecting agent.
A committee was also appointed to inquire and