Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-19

WILLAxD's HOrEL,,
Washington, May IA, 80.


Washington, May IA, 80.
DEMOCRAT AND News The long.
expected hour has come, the agony ii
over, and the Japanese Embassy, SO long
looked for, SO much talked about, ha,
arrived in the United States and is now
quartered in Washington-at Willard
Hotel.
Early this morning it was announced
that the iron steamer Philadelphia
which was detailed to bring the Embas
sy from Hampton Roads, would arrive
at her wharf to-day at noon. At ar
early hour the streets were alive with
strangers and citizens, all going in the
same direction-to the Navy Yard. II
a very short time all the hacks were Ia
ken up and it was with the greatest
amount of crowding that / obtained q
seat in an omnibus to the place Of de.
barkation. Everybody and his uncle
and sisters were on the spot. Not less
han thirty thousand people had assem-
bled to witness scene which no other
nation on the face OF the globe has been
permitted to witness-the landing of q
full commission Of native japanese
Considerable preparations had been
made by Government for the occasion.
At the place of landing two flagstatfs
we're planted-one bearing the noble
stars and stripes of our own land, while
from the other hoated the national col
ors of the Empire of Japan. The flag
of Japan has only round red ball in
its center; no other mark or symbol up
on it. Some thirty guns 10 the Navy
Yard had been loaded for a grand sa-
lutte, while from the spot where the boat
touched to the place where the carriages
had been placed in which to convey the
distinguished visitors to the hotel, a
plank walk ten feet wide had been laid
and painted white. Flags and streamers
were flying in every direction.
At little before twelve the Phila-
delphia was seen heavipg around APPOINT
about two miles distant. A salute from
a monster Dahlgreen gun was fred and
answered by salute from the Philadel-
phia. She neared the wharf amid
shouts and cheers from the crowd and
music from the Marine Band.
After the usual preliminaries the
Embassy commenced disembarking,
The rush to get sight at them was tre-
mendous, but through the combined ef-
forts of the police and the military, suf-
ficient room was kept clear for the pur-
pose. Amid the thuuders of cannon
and rich martial music the disem-
barkation was effected. The Embassy
was soon placed in fine carriages-the
Treaty Box on top of an omnibus, aud
following the military the procession Of
carriages and innumerable footmen
moved on towards the Capitol. The
distinguished strangers seemed very
much delighted with the appearance Of
things-laughed, shook hands with any
one who offered such civility, and to all
appearance, enjoyed themselves exceed
iugly.
l was much surprised at their dress.
l had prcconceived idea that the dress
would present a gaudy, siIken appear
ance; but it was a mistake. Although
they dress in silk, it is of very heavy
fabric, and quite plain and unostenta-
tious. Their cast Of countenance is
pleasing. Though the japanese somewhat
resemble the Chinese in cast of coun-
tenance, there is much more intellectual
ity disceruable, and the general contour
OF the head indicates good minds. Az
the procession proceeded along Penn
sylvauia Avenue the bells rang, and the
anxiety Ct the people to see the stran-
gers was wonderful to behold. Every
inch of space along the avenue and
walks was crowded-the windows, bal
COMES, house-tops, and fences, we're fill.
ed with the w ashington public. Mem
bers OF Congress raced through the
streets like school boys, to get a good
look, as they marched on towards Will
ards. The firemen we're out with their
machines, bells rang, flags waved, and
general excitement was kept up.
The Embassy arrived at their note
about two o'clock. They seemed much
pleased With the arrangements made fol
their comfort, though they expressed ne
particular surprise thereat. In order t
protect their house, their Messrs. Will
ard pasted placards at their entranc,
doors, torbidding all except guests inte,iul
the house land had policemen detailed t.
enforce the order.
This afternoon l have engaged my
seit In visiting with these strangers
They receive ones card and tuck i
away with "thauk you," or write on
theirs and hand it back in return with .