The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-18
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY.
THE PROCESSIO
Presentation to the President.
SPEECHES AND CEREMONIES.
AlETrER OF AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT.
THE PROCESSION.

A. NJ, the battalion of the United States Marines
and the Ordnance Corps, under command of Major
Terrett, Lieut.. kirkland acting Adjutant, and the
full MAJ inc Daud uuder Prvc DUaia, marched
through the avenue to Wiards' Hotel, the head
quarters of the Embassy, and took position in
Fourteenth street. in front of the door of entrances
forming in open order either side of the street
with space between the two lines for the carriages
that were to convey the ambassadors to the Execu-
tive Mansion. The arrival of the military was the
signal for a rush by thousands of curious people to
the spot, and in few moments the surrounding
streets as well the front windows and housetops
were crowded by spectators, who continued to
gather as the preparations for the procession were
pending.
The Ambassadors, preparatory to proceeding to
the White House, made every arrangement appro-
pirate to the great occasion By the orders of the
Tycoon it is made their duty--and they seem to
be eager to carry those orders into the fullest
efect-to conduct the ceremonies of presentation
In the very highest style and respectful man
ner known to their whole system of court etiquette
80 tar as IN their power, they arranged the cere-
monies in strict Japanese fashion. They had in
the procession standard-bearers and pike-men, and
each officer occupied carriage to himself. They
appeared in full-dress, circumstance which would
not before have been in their power, had they so
their baggage.
After the preparations had been completed, the
Chief Ambassador, accompanied by Captain Du-
pont, made his appearance, dressed in the most
imposing manner, and descended the steps, when
he was instantly surrounded by his officers, who
guarded him to the open carriage in which he took
a seat, the servants of the expedition kneeling
while he passed them His body guard Immediate
ly placed themselves on each side and behind the
coach, positions which they held during the sub
sequent march to the Presidents House,) and the
coach moved forward to give place to that Of the
second Ambassador. The appearance of the Prince
at the door was signal to the military, who at the
word OF command shouldered arms, and the band
played national air The second Ambassador then
appeared, followed by his suite, and similar cere-
monies as were observed in the case of the prnci-
pal were gone through for the second, and so with
all those whose rank entitled them to seats in the
coaches. Each coach, it received its distinguished
occupant was surrounded by bodyguard Of Japa-
nese, one of whom bore at his side staff or ban
ner, according to the rank of his master. The
Others wearing two swords each. When the En-
bassy had all taken places in the coaches the order
was given to march, and the military, keeping
their position and extending the entire length of
the procession on either side came to front face
and marched in close ORDER entirely precluding the
possibility OF any such intrusive manifestation on
the part of the throng of outside spectators as
transpired on the occasion of the march from the
Navy ard to their quarters. In this manner the
procession moved up the Avenue, the band PLAYING
a lively air, followed by thousands of persons m
all hands.
The Chief Prince was arrayed in rich brocade
purple silk sack, with ample Overhanning sleeves
and flowing trOwsers of the same color The
other dignitaries were dressed in green silk of sim
liar texture and style. The inferior officers wore
small hats, consisting of round band with triau-
gular crowns, also tied to the head by strings under
the chin.
They carried pixies, halberds. and emblems of
their rank.
All prominent points along the Avenue were oc-
cupled BY anxious spectators, to view the display
The street was also crowded, and multitudes fol-
lowed the procession to the Presidents house.
Meanwhile, on the East row, had assembled bril-
liant company, among whom were the New York
Municipal Committee, who came hither to invite
the Japanese to visit that city.
AT THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE.
Contrary to the programme there was a large
attendance of ladies, who accompanied members
of Congress, and others holding prominent public
positions. The naval officers formed line in the
East Room, prominent among whom was Capt
Tatnall, while the army officers formed another
line, including LieutenantGeneral Scott, with his
staff. Between these lines was an open space
about twenty-five feet wide, to be the scene of the
grand presentation. The interest manifested was
intense, and the usual stir characterized the pre-
imnaIy proceedings The folding-doors were
thrown open at noon, when the President of the
United States entered, accompanied by the Cabinet
officers, and took their position the east facing
the west.
and soon returned with the Japanese Commission.
ers and their attendants, who made several pro-
found bows as they approached the President and
his Cabinet. Then one of the Japanese opened a
series of paper boxes, within another and
produced several letters, which were banded to the
President, and by him placed in the hands of Sc
cretary Cass.
The principal Japanese Ambassador then ad
dressed the President as follows:
THE ADDRESS OF THE AMBASSADORS
'liS Majesty. the TVcOOn has nd OF Iw,
respectfully express to his Majesty, the President
United States in his name, follows Desiring esab
lish on firm and lasting foundation the relations
peace and commerce happily existing between the two
countries that lately the Plenipotentares both coun
tries have negotiated and concluded treaty. Now HI
has ordered us to exchange the ratification of the treaty
| in your principal city of Washington.
Hence further he hopes that the friendly relation shal
be held more and more lasting and be very happy hav
your friendly feeling that you have brought us to tn
United States and will send us back in your war
Having delivered their message, they retired
bowling to the President and Cabinet repeatedly il
| leaving their presence. They soon however re
turned, bowing profoundly as before when th,
President addressed them as follows, Mr. Port
man interpreting to the Japanese interpreter and
the latter communicating with the principal Envoy
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
The President replied to the Ambassadors as fol
| lows:
81 give you cordial welcome the Representative
of his Imperial Majesty the Tycoon Of Japan to tn
| American Government. We are all much gratfed tha
the first Embassy which your great empire has
credited to foreign has been sent to the Unite
States trust that this will be the harbnger perpetua
peace and friendship between the two countries Tn
treaty of commerce, whose raticaons are about
exchange with the Secretary of State fail to
productive of benefits and blessings to the people both
Japan and the United States. can say for myself an
promise for my successors that it shall be carried int
in faithful and friendly spirit so as to secur
to both countries all the advantages they may justly
pec from the happy auspices under which has
gotated and ratified rejoice that you pleased wit
the kind treatment which you have received
our vessels of war, whilst your passage to thi
country. You shall be sent back in the same manner
your native land under the protection of the America
flag. Meanwhile, during your residence amongst VI
which hope, may be prolonged so to enable you
visit different portions of our country shall be happ
to extend to you all the hospitality and kindness EN-
uenty due to the great and friendly sovereign whom yo
so worthily represent
The President handed them copy of his addre:
aud then shook hands with them.
The subordinate Japanese officers were ais
brought in and introduced, Capt. Dupont taking
prominent part in this portion of the ceremonies.
The cabinet officers were presented in the follow
ing order:-Secretary Cobb, Secretary FloyC
Secretary Toucey, Secretary Thompson, Postmaste
General Holt and Attorney General Black Th
respective official positions of each were briefly e,
planned. Lieutenant General Scott was next Intro
duced, and they warmly greeted him, evidentl
delighted with his fine commanding appearance
and in view of his public position.
General Cass asked for Vice President Breckir
ridge to introduce him, but he was absent.
Speaker Pennington, of the House of Represent;
tives, was then introduced to the dstinguishe
visitors.
The Japanese again repeated their profoun
bows in finally retiring, when the impressive seen
closed.
Mr.. Cass said, privately referring to the amp
trousers of the Ambassadors, that they wou
look better in hoops.
The crowd slowly dispersed and the Japanese r.
turned to their hotel in the same order in whic
they went to the Presidents House, evidently d
lighted with the imposing proceedings.
The members of the Embassy did not present
uniform appearance in their costume, which diffe
ed according to their respective ranks or position
FR0MAN OCCASIONAL CORRESPO ONDEN.
WASHINGTON, May Nv Washington having vel
wide streets, and population by no means redu
dant, cannot get up such crowd as you mana
to call out on very short notice in Baltimore. A
the elements, however, of Metropolitan mob we
in front of Willards side door this morning at t.
o'clock, and pretty well filed the street, exec
such part as was kept clear by the Marines, wi
mustered in full force and in their best looks
/ my arrival near Wiards' steps, which are hi.
and open, there was a party of the interestil
foreigners, whom the crowd had assembled to Sc
| standing upon them. These were of the low
class OF the Embassy, the dignitaries maintainil
the reserve of their apartments till the nome
of setting forth to the Presidents mansion
L managed, without much difficulty, to wo
my way to within few steps of the pa
: ty, and had a fair view of every memb