The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-05
INTERESTING FROM JAPAN.
Our Hakoaadi Cerrsspsndsncs.

HAKoDADI, Japan, Jsn. %, 1850.
1As Ptn Of Raaedadi and ~ 0hssm0cs-1As Eh9,i.A Ssr
uytHgAs Hayboy-WtRter lss&ssnsWt-Bop Giusw b. TIE
AmeieaN Obnsul- CbmpsimssIasy Remarks By ne Goxy-
nor Of Ne City-ns Nsa Am~iosN He'd n japan, DC
-Four menths ego determined, after LIFE Of SIX years
n old Nsptune's vse, TO lot 20 my anchors in this
beautiful LITTLE harbor or, IN other words, 70 settle on
shore and the Yaks attendant upon hazardous IN
undertaking Nhave been bobbin' aroundo since my
rival, and have gathered few items which may Into
resting 10 at least portion Of your readsrs
haYs been TOLD that up The present winsr Hakodad
was very dnil place 70 the few Americans and Euro
peans who we're here. True, many whale ships have
visited NE port previous 70 this year. but until within the
Last sx months there but single exporting house
esiabhhed but nov there arc I've different houses In
successful operation, al exporting extensively ohsny for
the Russian and Chinese markenL Quite number Of
ships Of large size have been loaded meeting with quick
despach-most Of them, however, on Engish account
We were visited also by her British hajestys steam yes.
sells the HshHyer, the Cruiser the Action and the Dove
The Cruiser sailed hence for shanshss, via KanAgawa
few days aimee Why have no vAs from Uncle Sans
crukers u too much Of . mystery for me
70 attempt to iOive-psrhaps the commander
Of Chinese squadron does mot like
70 trust the japanese charts Of these waers-shey are
rather Incorrect; but the EnsAh busiy engaged In
survey n this Time, aud nmodore gill doubtless
y
foreign residents present here number about thirty
Americans being fair portion Of thai number The ex
and dried d.h nsh SAUCES, DAN And vese.bs Ola isin
sass aquered ware, tobacco, and some ars skins low
and white wax Copper z abundant wnss. and rice
hibited expiration BY our treaty.
The situation Of this port . sure warranty tina.
our sorthern whalemen The harbor Is safe and
comm odious, the bottom being the very best holding
ground for safe anchorage ne for
W In tba
OF the city and furnished moderase prices
though formerly high pyces were demanded
We lack perhaps, In fair quota Of female society
this has not prevented VI from having balls which
have on good sye; then we have cho wder and
bar bscue parties excellent, seghpg and skating Matches
IN short v 9ouns Amss, ,IoDni and Others Who
theatre in foli blast, an am.seur company,
supplied nom the officers and Of the Russian
to crowded house. tri weekly Those vessels are winer
ing here-wn probably be here until t,s 18TH Of April
The nrs ball Of the took plaoe al our public as
temey rooms me ball farnhhed by our worthy Coo
sul, Mr. Rice: and lifted up oy Join, contribution Of
something Of an elephant" A ew Of the characters
presented were excellent. noucsd those Of "FAst,G"
the chipping the harbor were dressed as Italian
German and Dutch girls but decidedly tho best
young Epslshmas resident The repreeentsIon was
natural and easyburss Of laughter greeted his every
movement The ball OF the season, however, took
place . few nights ago-that given by our Consul Mr.
Rice; I'VE diff rent nations represented py their
oonsuh naval officers The Govsrnor OF the city also
attended, ard IN the Of the evening made speech
through interpreter, In which he expressed the foow
Ing hDgusge"ln all my Intercourse with his Exceleu-
cy NJ Rice, have found him courteous and gentemany
Americas government found 70 cnn7RtlsM ri tpe
teous; but person ally testify 10 worth OF our
kind host Of night This the drst assembly OF rnis
Kind thai ever had tho honor 70 participate In
Il has given ms much real pleasure ! shall always
recolect 10 with sransude ana trust that In some
way may be able 10 return 81 least part OF the kind
exenced 70 this night BY his Ex ~lency, host
and The kind ladies and gentlemen present thank zach
and al OF you and VII propose the health OF OF
the oonsuh here present. (American, English and Rus
representatives. Of three great and goo1 nations
with whom Japan wishes 10 cultivate Intercourse"
The usual patriotic tossh drunk Tho ball parsed
on with considerable tcidL I . moro happy
company assembled any occasion. The night In.
tcneey cold but genial warmth within DOORS engendefcd
BY good feeling and excellent Wines caused all fcvgcs
that old winter regned without The eastern horizon
crimson halo ere We bid cur generous host good
bye.
recently seed here opened the large bsrroom connected
with their new hotel the International. cold lunch
servei up and assortment Of excellent liquors
we're supplied All enthusiast, In their admiration
Of their house. n the fret nc erected In H1k odad
After the American sye, and h. believe, the nrst hotel
ever opened In the japanese empire The horss has been
built entirely by native carpenters from drNs furnshed
BY ore OF ~ enterpr sng owners.