Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-05-23
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Japanese Ambassadors reached this city on
Monday last; Wednesday morning they had an in
terestng interview with Secretary Glass; and yester-
day at noon they were formally presented to the
President. At an early hour Of the day the avenue
about Wizards Hotel was thronged with people of
both Sexes anxious to get glimpse of these oIien.
tai visitors 1.-THE United States Marines and the q
Ordnance Corps from the Arsenal were drawn up
in front Of the Hotel for escort duty At half past
II O'clock a signal was given to the Marine band,
which Immediately began playing national air. and
soon thereafter the Ambassadors and suites made
their appearance, accompanied by the Navy Com
missoners. They were arrayed in the richest silks,
and presented an appearance novel and unique
PRICE, Simme, the Chief Ambassador, was clothed
in beautiful purple robe with large flowing sleeves
and trowsers of the same material, made somewhat
in the style of the Turks A queer looking sword
was fastened to belt the handle guard being in
front instead of the side worn by our military
On the top of the head was worn cap which re-
sembled ladies leather work box and his feet were
encased in white sandals. As each prince entered
his carriage the members of his suite knelt down,
and then took position the sides and of the
vehicle In front of the Chief Ambassador was
borne long lance, on the end of which was large
black Maltese cross. The second dignitary then
appeared and then the third each followed by their
suites when the same ceremonies were gone through
Everything now being in readiness the procession
started, the military being in front The military
escort the gay costumes Of the Princes, the thous
ands Of ladies and gentlemen lining the sidewalks
on the line of the procession rendered it of the
most imposing pageants ever witnessed in this
country" On reaching the Presidential mansion,
the gates were unlocked and the procession passed
ill., Here the same ceremonies were observed when
the Princes left the carriages, the subordinates
kneeng and then closing round their master to
guard him to the door. Although none but Army
and Navy officers. members of Congress, &C., were
admitted to the White House, yet it was crowded
to its utmost capacity. There were some seventy
five Naval officers present in full Dress and about
ninety Army officers, among them Gen. Scott, who
attracted marked notice.
At twelve o'clock, precisely, the President and
Cabinet entered the east room, and took position
fronting the parlors. After brief pause the par
lor doors were opened and the embassy silently adj
vanced, bowling twice very low, to which the Presi-
dent responded by like number of bows. After
an introduction to the President, the principal Am
bassador presented his credentials, which act was
accompanied by two more bows. He then read an
address to the President which was translated from
Japanese into Dutch, and then into English. 1t is
as follows: His Majesty, the Tycoon, has CON-
manded'is that respectfully express to his Ma
jesty, the President of the United States, in his
name as follows: Desi,ihg to establish on a firm
and lasting foundation the relations of peace and
commerce, so happily existing between the two
countries, have negotiated and concluded treaty
Now he has ordered us to exchange the ratification
of the treaty in your principal city of Washington
IIenceforth he hopes that the friendly relation Shall
be held more and more lasting and he is very hap
py to have your friendly feeling, that you have
brought us to the United States and will send us
back to Japan in your manoEwar" The address
was then handed the President, who passed it over
to the Secretary of State. Mr.. Buchanan then re-
piled by reading the following address Il give
you cordial welcome as representatives of his
Majesty, the Tycoon of Japan. We are all much
gratified that the first embassy which your great
empire has accredited to any foreign power has
been sent to the United States l trust that this
will be the harbinger eff perpetual peace and friend
ship between the two countries. The treaty of
commerce. whose ratifcations you are about to ex-
change with the Secretay of State cannot fail to be
productive of benefits and blessings to the people
both of Japan and the United States. can say for
myself and promise for my successors, that it shall
be carried into execution in faithful and friendly
spirit, so as to secure to both countries all the ad
vantages they may justly expect from the happy
auspices under which it has been negotiated and rat
flied rejoice that you pleased with the kind
treatment you have received board vessels of
| war whilst on your passage to this country. You
shall be sent back in the same manner to your
tive land. Meanwhile during your residence among
us, which hope may be prolonged so as to enable
you to visit the various portions Of country,
shall be happy to extend to you all the hospitality
and kindness eminently due to the great and friend
! ly sovereign you represent"
This address was listened to with the most earn
est attention by the Japanese Princes. In fact they
scarcely took their eyes off the President during the
entire interview. copy of this address hand
cd the first Ambassador, and then the members of
! the Cabinet were introduced to the orcntals, when
! general hand-shaking ensued; bnt not even then
did they change from their grave, dignfed demean-
or The wives of the several Secretaries were then
introduced receiving from these dusky princes low
obeisance only, their etiquette forbidng handsha-
king with women
The ceremonies now being over the entire embas-
sy slowly retired, walking backwards, and bowling
thrice. The procession was again formed Prince
Silnme in the first open carriage surrounded by
his guard and standard bearers on foot. Behind
came the others of the embassy, wearing green
silk robes and trousers of the same material Large
crowds of persons followed the procession, and the
windows of all the houses on the avenue were alive
with women and children.
The embassy expressed themselves as delighted
with their reception, and speak in the warinest
terms of their great admiration and respect for the
President. The majority of these people are quite
low in stature and somewhat effeminate looking
One of Them Prince Skahara Thurogo, is remarkably
handsome. He is nearly as white as our people,
with jet black hair and pair of large lustrous eyes
of dazzling brilancy. His countenance is the most
intelligent and expressive have ever seen.
To-day our visitors are calling on the foreign le
cations The correspondents of newspapers repor-
ters &C.. were well cared for by DR.. Black, the
Commissioner of Public Buildings, who afforded
them every facility to witness the ceremonies at the
Executive Mansion.
There are several items wished to incorporate in
this letter. but its length renders it unadvsable now
In the Senate the caucus resolutions known as
the Senatorial PLATFORM have been under discussion.
On Tuesday last Judge Douglas commenced re.
ply to the speech Of Gen. Davis, Of Miss, and after
speaking 81 hours gave way, without concluding,
for an adjournment. The next day he resumed, and
spoke some hours longer.
The Judge was listened to by an immense assem-.
blage, the floor of the Senate even being crowded
with the privileged He argued that he had never
changed his opinion on popular sovereignty-that
he stood now Just where Alabama stood in 1856