New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-19


Noe. ], ., and 3 are the accredited ambassadors.
They have the title of Prince, which, however, in
their case eonveys no proof Of the most exalted rank
Il is rather honorary designation, which eutitles
ihe bearer to power, excepting that expressly
fded to him upon each occasion in which he acts.
Simmi although called Prince of Bocsen, has share
in tie government of the province and with his two
associates the case is similar. They all differ from Inc
Hereditary princes, of whom there about 800 in
Iatan in the fact that they owe their emaence and
their titles the favor Of their sovereign They are
IN fact, simply Government officials of high rie:.
But their rank is equal that Of the En- assadors who
have negotiated all the treaties with foreign natons
during The last Blk eight years Although Gov
eminent has recognized them as Ministers Plenipoen
fary and ENJOYS Extraordinary, there is evidence
that they are entitled TO any such position On the
contrary they took early occasion to avow, before
their arrival at Washington, that they intrusted
with no power whatever beyond that of signing the
treaty as it stood ana collecting information in rea
ton TO our currency to be acted upon by their rulers
after their return home The Prince of Boosen is the
highest of the three in rank. The Prince of Awajsi
follows next and the Prince Of Boongo is that inse,
arabic character Of Japanese diplomacy the Spy, who
holds position witch, by reason of his peculiar d.
ties is considered hardly less important or powerful
than that OF the other TWO ENJOYS.
No. is the regulator of the Embassy's finances.
This position, too is powerful, expenditure Of
any kind is possible without his consent. The Embas
sailors themselves obliged to yield TO him this
point; but in political business he has little share.
No. 5 is the executive officer of the Embassy, and
controls the movements of officers aud servants
throughout.
Nos. aud are japanese gentlemen Of eminent
station whose youth at present prevents their assuming
the higher rank to which, from their birth and edaca
ton, they are destined.
No. is the second Spy. His censorship extends
over the officers who Immediately succeed the Embas
sedors.
Nos 9 and 10 are Secretaries, and directly subordi-
nate 10 No. 6 (Tsokahars Jougoro). No. Matsemoto
Sanojou) is beyond doubt the most advanced and in
iegent member Of the Embassy, and one of the most
thoroughly educated.
No. II is the first interpreter who holds position
above his real rank by reason of the importance Of his
duties.
Nos. I2 and 10 are assistants TO No. 4, and with him
control the finances Of the Embassy.
Nos. IA and 10 are the third and fourth spies.
Nos. l6 and IL are the first and second doctors.
Nos IS and 10 are the second and third interpreters
No. 49, known everywhere as Tommy" is neither a
disguised prince nor servile menia has differently
been declared. There is, however uncertainty as
20 his parenege which serves encourage the fanc
ful pedigrees that invented and put upon him. He
rs The natural Of Japanese gentleman of high po
fdtien mot pInce and bas been adopted by the sec
and interpreter, whose name-Tataiesi-b bears. |
1.-THE surname, in Japan, takes precedence The |
truths concerning little Tommy-his wit and inteli
genoe, his amisbility and bright sprits-are better
fha fol9 :.
NO. Ses the Third Physician, and the last Of the
japanese officers
Nos - to % inclusive are the servants of the First
Emhssa4dof. No. q lsiesaki Tsakasahl is of higher
station than tie rest all of whom are equals.
NcG. 80 70 81 serve the second envoy. Ma. &c rTani
Booienyitze1 is the artist Of the Embassy snec;man
Of whose skill the readers of THE Tarspsr have
already seen No. 81 is the amateur coniurer of whom
they have also beer informed.
Nos. SO to 81 serve the Third ambassador.
Nos. ~ 20 81 serve No. f. horocta Okatorol.
NOS ~ TO 81 serve No. S.
Nos. 50 aud sc serve No. 6.
Nos 81 and IS serve No. 8.
Nos SO and 60 serve MOI.
No. 81 seryes No 10.
No. CO serves No. II.
No. 63 serves No. 8.
No. "a serves No. TO-
No. % serves No. III.
No. &c serves Nc, I2,