The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-10

sundown yesterday she W announced OF
Sandy Hook. II k probable that che there
received orders 70 proceed II once for IIanp
ton Roads, where . steamer will meet her and
take the Embassy 10 Washington Tie Roe
noke will reach her destinauoa sometime 10
morrow, and We may look 81 any moment for
the announcement of the arrival Of The En-
bassy ., Washington
This event viii create . greater sensation
among NJ thas any OF dnIlar character that
has occurred since our separation from tbe
mother country enabled us 10 receive ENJOYS
on our own account from foreign governmensA
II Ia Q tribute ~ much 10 the esumstion In
which the American character ID held by the
Oriental nations ~ 10 our political greatness
and influence. The japanese, like the Chinese.
have had an opportunity Of comparing us with
the people Of other countries, and the pre-
ference that they feel for No has been
marked by their readiness n waive In our
favor the rules Of rigid exelaxivepess that have
governed their intercourse with foreigners.
But for us the relations OF the rest OF The world
with Japan would be ~ restricted today As
they were In Golownin's time. What other 60
| vernments failed to effect by force We have
accomplished by persuasion and upright deal.
ing, and the result Is that the japanese nos
pay us the compliment OF sending an embassy
to our shores, the first Of . political character
that has ever been accredited BY them 10 any
nation.
The only mission that ever before iefs Japan
was one despatched by the Christians Of that
empire, In the year 1854, 10 do homage 10 Pope
Gregory KILL, and to assure biz Holiness Of
their entire submission to his church. THIS
delegation, although furnished with letters
and presents, was not accredited by the
government, and could not In q diplo-
matte sense be regarded az an embassy.
The maritime Powers Of Europe have
long tried to induce the japanese 10 seni ea-
voys to their courts; but the distrust enter
tanned as TO their motives has always in,erfered
to prevent the contamination Of their wishes.
II has been reserved for the Americas not
only TO be the first to obtain this concession,
but to open the trade Of Japan to other ma
tons. II is singular illustration Of the truth
of the proverb that extremes meet" that the
most despotc and exclusive government In the
world should find In our republican system and
manners features congenial 10 their notions.
In no other way can we account for their readi-
ness to open an intercourse with M on 10
friendly and familiar footing.
Being the frat, then, honored by an embsssy
from this exclusive and com parstively un-
known people, 1t is important that the rscep-
ton tina. We give It shall be such ~ 10 con-
firm the favorable impressions that they have
formed Of us. Care must be taken that every
thing shall be kept out Of their view which
may be calculated TO give them q mistaken
idea of our institutions and habits. The
splendor rather than the philosophy Of civilizA
ton is what will impress most their minds A.
they may by-and by have an opportunity Of
comparing our tastes In this respect with those
Of Europe, IL is necessary that the impression
that is left on them shall not be one that can
be easily eclipsed.
We are glad to find that In the arrangements
that are being made by the committee sp-
pointed by the Common Council II has been
decided to impart all the effect possible to the
ceremonies to be observed on the reception Of
the Embassy. There will be no Limitation to
low politicians or hangers on Of the two boards
Of the invitations that will be issued on the oc-
casion. All the most distinguished of our citi- |
zens will be invited to participate In hoepitali
ties which are essentially national in their
character, and which will derive their chief
value from the universally Of the sentiment
that dictates them. The arrangements con-
cluded thus far are such as will
give general satisfaction. A whole floor
Of that immense building, the Metropolitan
Hotel, has been secured for the accom-
mediation Of the ENJOYS and their suite.
Preparations are being made for ball, to
be given by the city in Niblo's theatre,
adjoining the hotel, which Ia TO be got up on a
scale Of splesdor and liberality such as has
never been surpassed or equalled here. Invi-
tations will be issued TO the executive and le-
gislative members of the federal and State
governments, the diplomatic corps and foreign
consuls, the officers Of the army and navy the
members Of the press, the Mayors and muaici.
pal officials Of neighboring cities, the officers Of
the militia Of the several States, and the lead
ing members Of the learned professions A
magnificent supper Is TO be provided In the
dining rooms Of the hotel at which champagne
and other costly wines viii flow like water.
The effect Of this scene, dazzling - Il will
be rendered by the brilliant uniforms
Of the military, and the beauty, the diamonds
and the laces Of the fairer portion Of the com
pany, will be such as will not be easily efsced
from the memories Of our guests.
We are rejoiced to nnd that the Inequalities
attendant upon this visit have been taken up in
70 liberal and becoming spirit The impor.
lance TO our commerce Of securing the good
will and friendship Of people 30 aourishing
"a u.ol isei;zad Aas=a~ul~ .-.~x.c~~