Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-14
Their Em barkation,

The japanese Ambassadors first came on board
the steamer Powhatan on Saturday, the nth day
accommodations. On the FOLLOWING Non6sv AZ
noon they came for good, and were Received with
d salute and other honors. They came without
any POmp or parade, and though dignised in
their bearing, they gave no evidence of pride.
but rather evinced timidty at their new position
stepping for the first time upon the deck of a
steanhef waiting 10 bear them over an ocean Of
Whlcn they knew nothing; to a country their
knowledge OF which was very limited and being
received By all the officers in full uniform. and
toe marines presenting their bright arms, il
would nave been strange IL even brave men
should not have been a little embarrassed NV the
scene and the though hts which all this broue BIT up
The sight TO them was a novel one; they were
surrounded by strange people, whose customs
were new to them; but they soon overcame Their
umldity, and the warm welcome thew received
made them feel az home.
The arrangements on board the Powhatan for
the accommodation of the Embassy Were as per-
fect as could be. Capt. Pearson gave M the
whole Of his large cabin for their special use and
nearly the whole Of the fore cabin was occupied
oy them. -Four cabins had been built on each
side Of the quarterback, two in front of the Com
modores cabin, and four under the hurricane
deck. for the inferior officers and servants
me japanese method OF fitting cut their room
and victualing themselves is somewhat pecuIiar
Many OF their articles Of food Is peculiar TO Japan
especially roots, some Of which are two or three
feet long Rice is the main article of Consume
uOn They eat bitter bread but no meat while
there is no end to the little dishes and nice
things they take with them A galley or kitchen
IS prepared for their especial use Their mats are
Cut 70 NJ the room, and are about three inches
thick For bedding they wear their winter
Ctosks, which are made Of silk or cotton and
stuffed with cotton to the thic kness of an ordi
nary bed guilt The arms are large enough for
one body, and the cloak Is so long that the
he ad and feet can be wrapped up together
Besides their own plumber they bring thirteen
boxes, dozen or fifteen feet long and about
foot and half square, tlled with presents for the
Emperor Of the United States, . as thew cali the
President. ' WV
When our officers, accompanied by MIR. Haus-
TN the Interpreter, paid visit to the Prime Min
lister and other heads Of departments within the
Imperial castle, they were received with the
greatest honors and treated to a sumptuous enter
taiRment The Ministers commended their Am
bassadors to the kind consideration of the Com
modOre and officers, saying that they would be
completely an the hands Of strangers Their hu-
manity and sympathy was deeply touching.
Tne nrs' Amt Ambassador ns is only IS years old,
The second Ambassador Is all Of IS, and the
Counsellor about the same age All are Princes
but not hereditary, and among the most distin-
guished statesmen Of the empire In their man.
nsrs and bearing, while there is a visible self
respect and modest dignity, there could be nothing
more simple and free Of selfconceit display and
arrogance. IL has been most incorrectly stated in
some Of the letters from Japan, that one or two
members Of the embassy are esSSors or spies upon
the conduct Of the Ambassadors; than whie h
nothing could be further from the Truth. as I
learn from the interpreters. TAe individual des-
ignated as the Counsellor was the one unluc xiv
called the Censor or Spy, whereas be was simply
selected, from bis wisdom and experience To be
the advissy Of the Ambassadors in whatever mat
tsrs might require consultation In the circum-
st noes Of their untried position. He is of low
stIture, but well formed, and though his face is
SOMEWHAT marked by the small pox, il beams
with Intelligence and kindness. He is by no
mans Nestor In age, though required to fulfill
Nestor's duries.
Both Of the Ambassadors are rather tall and
tn in form, with long and sharp faces, and, az
with all the japanese, Of dark complexion and
je, black hair, so tar any is LEFT by the barber
TO they have a singular fashion in dressing the
hIir, In which the men eSpend as much care az
pe women, and take as much pride and pleasure
IA is neat and fashionable adjustment. All ID
Iayed eff 10 the very skin, except around the
tamples. and low down In the back Of the neck
fOm whence 10 is brought up on all sides To the
tip Of the head and fastened by string, and
zen bent forward, well stifened wi b pomatum
ia queue about four inches long, and Of The
re Of oae's finger, and pointed forward over thu
fros tpart Of the head, which is left completely
q ded Of all hair They dress In silk robes
a.id ~esrtwo swords at their sides, according Z,
universal usage with the higher classes. ",
nation possesses 90 many elements Of the Anglo