New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-10
THE JAPANESE Embassy.
ARRIVAL OF THE ROANOKE.
DEPARTURE FOR HAMPTON ROADS.

Sandy Hook, whence she will depart this morning rs
sunr,e for Hampton Roads, according 10 the instrnc'
lions Of the Secretary of the Navy The Roanoke aP-
peared off the Hook at six o'clock and during her ap-
proach was regarded with extreme interest by the nu-
merous surrounding vesses the circumstance. OF her
nfission being sufficiently well understood by all
| From the moment Of her coming in sight, che was
closely attended by the pot-boat George stecrs, on
board Of which were certain prom and eager ournai>
ists and by smas sloop from the Esvy-Yard, carry
| ing Government dispatches for Fag-oSeer McCnncy.
During the hast four five miles Of her course tho
triQate was accompanied by these crafts one Of which,
the sloop made various s,deavors 70 arrest her pro-
oress by running before the bows and firing small
cannon, but unavafngly.
The speed Of the 2oanoke v-ss such shat she could
not be boarded until after reaching her vnshorase,
which she did about half-past seven O'Clock. For
some time previous, however, the appearance and
movements of those on heck were clearly dIcernioe'
Crowds of strangely at.ired and fhadowy-complex-
ioned men thronged the SIDES, gazin, anxiousy ana
persistently toward the lanf
With heads uncovered AM with blue coats and wids
trowers they presented strnge and picturesque az
pect Occasionally costume Of brighter aue gieamed
among the soberer garments showing thai oncers Oh
higher japanese rank shared the general curiosity.
The appearance Of the frigate vas animated IN the
highest degree and the unusu2f hustle ano activity
gave evidence of unwoned excitement on board.
Toward o'clock the boat of the George Steers ran
alongside Its passengers carried G. brief communca-
tion anticipating that sent by the scoop, directing the
Flsg-Ocer not to enter the port, busto make prepar-
atoms for an immediate return 10 Hampton Roads.
This document forthwith conveyed TO the Com
modore, upon whom it produced an elect which Mr.
Secretary Toucey woud probably not hGse been over
joyed to witness.
The Indignation of the commanding olicer, 80 soon
az the news difused ITSELF was warmly seconded by
everybody board excepting the parties most directly
concerned the japanese Themselves, who, after mo-
mentary expression Of disappointment, declared much
satisfaction with their destination. Having had many
dazzling expectations raised to the wonders and de-
lights of New-York, they acknowledged some regret
at the unlookedor abandonment of it, charms; but on
finding that they to be straightway brought be-
fore the head of the Government their composure re-
turned.
Their special desire all along has been to avoid any
publicity until after their formal recognition by the
President at Washington and they assured the officers
of the Roanoke of their entire willingness to undergo
the three additional days Of voyage for the sake of sat
isfying this inclination.
letters from the sloop-which also sent board Nor
folk plot-tbat no time might be lost in reaching that
city, augmented the dspleasure of the Roanokes Off
GERS but as no alternative was open, orders were
given out that the fgate should sail at sunrise this
morning.
The Japanese observing that something unexpected
had occurred sought information, which was given to
them through their chief interpreter Moryama, with
whose name and important functions all who know OF
the visits of Commodore Perry and Lord Elgin to
japan are acquainted. This Moryama, person evil
IDENTIFY of great consideration, although not of the
highest rank as modest and quiet in men as if the
entire means of communication between representatives
of two great nations not chiefly under his control
Altogether 30 far a. we were able to discover in
somewhat hurried inspection, the appearance Of our
japanese visitors most agreeable and prepossess-
| ing. They were mostly dressed in loose blue coats
and wide trousers white stockings and leather slippers
| these last undoubtedly supplied thon. boerd tho
ship as their foot covering when at home Is made OF
| straw) and with uncovered heads. Their hair
drawn up in long bands to the tops of their heads,
and was there confined by singular contrivance Of
wood or horn the exact nature of which it was not
possible to detect in the darkness.
In stature they were generally little below the
average of our own people, and in complexion some
what darker, although a few exceptions showed that
there are among the japanese compilations as fair as
those of Caucassians. There countenances were fun
of intelligence, and expression Of great amiabihty
seemed to belong to all alike. OF the most eminent
digntaries only stray gmpses attainabe, these
gentlemen being secure in the ecuson of their state
rooms chance-opening doors of which revealed them
under undergoing the comforting process of shaving
| and having their feet washed.
hnarJ r1oR nan-
oke one of the original delegation having been taker
i'll at San Francisco and left behind TO be reconducted
| home. These seventy-one were lively in their
movements and so excessively omnipresent, that their
numbers seemed multiplied at least seven times. At
every turn, and in every corner japanese appealed
always smiling bandy, and making sort Of ort
| to indicate good fellowship in some mute manner.
| few words in English would put him in tha best
possible humor which he would manifest in few
responsive sylables of Japanese by the Interchange Of
all of which, sentiments of perfect reciprocitz were
established on every side They showed god d. al
of concern when Capt. Taylor, who has tssu " it'll
them ever since their departure from Yeddc and who
acts as their "guide, philosopher and fsesJ }" an
nounced his intention of going on shore. Thy were
tranqu;lzed however, by the assurane.Si his reap
pearance at Hampton Roads.
Captan Taylor and two officers of -. Roanoke. IN
addition 70 the before mentioned jour ,,iists came ap
to the city last evening in the Georg Steers, whose
cap,an. in spite of a bitter roughr icss of weather.
which reduced everybody state If ilution wholly
incompatible with naval news paper dignity sue
ceeded in landing his passengers at the Battery Ets
before midnight Captain Taylor remains in town to-
day, and proceeds this eveningtO Washington, wheace
after completing certain gements for the recop.
| - &c tbo he will , IN, A..