Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-16
ARRIVAL OF THE JAPANESE EMBASSY
In WASHINGTON. -

At III o'clock, the firing Of gun indicated that the
steamer Philadelphia had hove in sight and in al instant
all work in the shops at the Navy Yard was suspended,
and the workmen came forth dense mass to add to
the assembled thousands already there, and wild rush
was instantly made towards the wharf.
Police stationed along the line to keep back the
crowd and in few moments the Philadelphia rounded
the point and entered the Anacosa river, the Marine
Band stationed on her upper bow, playing the star
| Spangled Banner" The United States and japanese
coors waved from the steamers masts, and her decks
we're crowded with the japanese and other guests.
On the arrival of the Philadelphia the wharf, Capt
Dahgren caused to be fired salute Of IL guns the num-
Der of reports usually accorded ambassador. Sim
ultaneousy with the firing of the salute displayed
from the fla gstas which had been erected Tor the pur-
pose, the ia panese and An erican national coors
In the meantime, the military, composed OF the Ma
rines Regulars, and Volunteers under command OF Maj
Terret, United States Marine Corps and the Mayor and
Municipal authorities arrived in body, and took posi-
ton the right, near the wharf. The Undine Boat
Club in their neat uniforms and with their pointed
club boat attracted much attention from their position in
the river, the Japanese flag hosted at their bow
In few minutes the steamer arrived at the wharf, and
was made fast The crowd was with difficulty kept back
from the gangway. number of the Ambassy appeared
on the upper deck and among them japanese artist,
who Immediately commenced TO make sketch OF the
scene which he very industrious over Tor some time
The Army and Navy officers resident there, and be-
longing to the Navy Yard were in waiting IN UNIFORM
aud after pause of minutes the Embassy dSem-
barked in regular order the Chief Ambassador first and
the next in rank after, and so on. When the Embassy
began disembark from the steamers deck the usual
naval salute was fired from the Yard.
The three principal Ambassadors were escorted, one
on either side, bya Naval officer in full uniform; and as
soon as they had disembarked Com Buchanan stepped
forward from his SUITE and shaking hands with the illus
triOns Prince, and his principal officers welcomed them
to the Federal Metropolis, in the following trei and hap
ply style:
"Your Excellencies In behalf of my Government
and the people, welcome YOU the Metropolis of the
United States. Your Exc llences may be assured that
the welcome you will receive from His EXcellency, the
President and from all others during your sQjourn
amongst US will convince YOU oil the friendship enter
tanned for your Emperor and his countrymen express
ed by the gallant Perry, when he made the treaty with
Japan Being humble participation and witness at the
first landing OF Americans Japan, fully appreciate the
honor oil receiving your Exceences on this OCCASION
the guests of nv countrymen."
The Japanese interpreter communicated the purpOrt
OF the Commodores welcome 70 his chief in his
tongue, and he appeared greatly pleased with the recep
ton, but made no formal reply.
The Treaty which the Embassy brought with them to
exchange aud atty with the United States Government
brought out enclosed in oblong box, three
feet in length and of proporionlte width and depth
and covered with red cloth This was placed iu frame
work OF bamboo wood through the top OF which pole
some ten feet in length thrust folding cover Of
wood laid over the top and with this novel arrange
then marched up the pankway to the Commandants Of
flee where carriages in waiting to receive them the
several bands playing our national airs the while.
Tue Embassy then received by the Commandant
and officers and escorted their carriages the military
paying the appropriate honos when the guard of honor
took charge OF them and escorted them 10 their quar-
The procession then proceeded in the following man
Presidents Mounted Guard Capt Peck IT, 5. Ar
tery from Arsenal, Lieut.. Sanders u. 5. Marines
Washington Light Iaantry; the Embassy in carriages
their servants following il omnibuses and in the rear
the National Guards Capt TAFT; Montgomery Guards
Capt Mclaughlin; Union Guards, Capt King National
Blues Capt. Watt; College Cadets; Potomac Light In
fantry and National Rifles.
An immense crowd followed and preceded the process
sion on its line of march. Every available place &C.
cupied with spectators among whom noticed the
dents of the Alexandra Female Seminary, under the
charge of James S HaloTen, presenting array Of
loneliness and grace than every other group the
Avenue.
The procession soon reached Wililrds, where in the
midst of immense crowd the Embassy dsmounted
entered the hotel and proceeded 10 their suite of rooms
A crowd of persons including number of Alexandra
then called Oh the embassy who seemed delighted TO
reciprOcate ciyilltigs.
Nothing seemed to please the embassy more than the
young ladies of Mr. Halowers school, who called in
body upon the distinguished strangers a1d shook hands
with them.
The principal object of the mission Of the japanese
by the President of the United States The original was
burnt in the great fire at Jeddo years ago. The CO.
nv in japanese was saved This they bring with them
and copy OF il not signed aud letter from the Tycoon
the President Tne box containing these documents
is looked upon by them almost sacred Ii is called
TIE treatybox and is allowed to be out Of their
sight IL box three feet long, twenty-six inches in
depth aud eighteen inches wide covered with red mo.
rocco leather and neatly sewed round the edges There
are three 1paned boxes placed together aGi then
cred. Around the box is light frame and when
carried is borne the backs OF four men by poles
The Embassy brings with it some $4,000 cash. Tor the
purpose OF making purchases. Their money all
brought from Japan in Mexican dollars aud American
half dollars, stamped with the japanese mark. They
bring an immense amount Of bsggage-ovcr ci.hy tons
which made four full loads the Panama Rail
road. They have fifteen boxes containing valuable pre-
for the President OF the United States They have
large quantity OF beautiful silks brOcltels luen Grape
silk pougecs popins and forth OF every conceivable
STYLE and pattern They have articles of their man.
uacure Of every description some Of which Will asouish
our people when they them They have beautiful
specimen of Sharp's rifle of their manufacture
also of those presented by Commodore Perry made
bv Sharp himself The made by the japanese is
decided improvement upon the original as pro- |
nounced by all who have it, The improvement
consists in cooking printing and cutting Of the cartridge
az the same time The original does not cock put
ting down the guard which cuts of the cartridge, but
has 10 be cooked by the thumb The japanese rife can
to will The barrel is beautifully rhed and fac sim
lie Of the original. The finish and workmanship
equal if not superior TO the original Sharp any other
hre-arm ever seen. There some dozen more ar
fists, some who take drawings OF animals, birds &c.
some landscape sketches, &c-each having a distinct
and separate department signed him. The rapdity |
and correctness With which they sketch would astonsh
even yankee" The Embassy can not remain in the |
United States longer than twenty five thirty days.
having the most positive orders from the Tycoon TO
turn to Japan by the l,t Of August, and certainly
later than the 10th Of that month. The ambassadors
are dignifed, polite and amabe gentlemen. The ad-
person and was member Of TycOons household; the
officer of the treasury is nqurng and very agreea
ole "a well as appreciave individual These first four
compose the embassy Then the Jolly "Governor"-the
young Prince-indeed all the officers and employees
intelligent and disposed every Of them, to cultivate
our close friendship and good understanding. Mlmou-
ra GOhacl-ero, the official and chief Interpreter 10 the
embassy was the third interpreter at loku-hama when
the expedition to Japan under the command Of Commo-
dore Perry, visited that place. and he has undoubtedly
been selected by the japanese government for his pre-
sent high and important position account of his supe
ror attainments, general intelligence, and general de-
pertinent.
CONGREsS--FIrst Session. |
SENATE
WASHINGTON, May II.
The Senate not in session to-day
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Petit asked, but failed to obtain, leave to have