The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-17

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China, when he made his journey in a hugo squve
oox 10 The Imperial Osy-the Prmoss sent leo
Of their officers, a. 1t s their custom in their
own country, 70 where and how they were
70 be received. These officers examined minately
every part Of the Department the rooms furniture
&C., and expressed themselves satisfied that all
right The Princes then signined their willingness psr
fern their part and with their suite, numbering in all
about eighteen persons repaired the SKATE Department
under he escort Of Captain Dupont
There no deficiency OF police at the Department
Contrary 70 their usual habit these gentlemen performed
their duty with wonderful slAcrty, and many . oonse
quenta gentleman found himself unsbe penetrate the
van which their gray uniforms and stars erected. Inside
noticeable that he clerks had deserted their desks,
and stood In anxious groups In all parts Of the building
me Messengers very attentive 70 such gentlemen
permitted 70 enter, and Mr.. Hansel especially
mendsd himself 70 the press
few moments before The real Princes we're announced
quite large number Of ladies' hsued from the DIFF
fsrsnt apartments, and, with the gentlemen already
referred TO- quite blocked up the narrow passage way Of
the dmsy little State Department, when the chief
master Of ceremonies cried out-"sentemen win please
clear the gangwsy" which the gentlemen did In great
hAse, but 70 which, gAantry obhges osay the LADIES
paid no attention.
And the grand procession arrived at the head Of
the shor sars-hs Princes In advance, the elder escort
cd by Captain Dupont and tho younger by Commander
Lee. Mr.. Preston, the recently appointed Minister
10 Spain, walked arm In arm with one Of them,
- also did Mr.. Reed, our former Minis
,sr 70 China, who journsysd with them from
NJ VnAv al lad IA
Gravity and seriousness pervsded ALL mo asn box CON
tanning The treaty was most scrupuIousy guarded, seve
raj Of the Japanese having their swords In their hands,
- ready for an onslaught Thsy then led 10 the
Of The Secretary of State Hon. Lewis Cas-, who re-
oeived them In manner betting their high rank and the
importance Of their mission, and vita that urbany and
true poliseness for which he ID Distinguished. There
were present, In addition 70 tho gentlemen already
named Hoa John Appleton Assistant Secretary Of STATE,
and hon. j. 9. Black, Attorney General
The impression created upon tho japanese BY tho man
Of General Cass was highly favorable, their faces
cAn be taken indexes, and whsn he commenced his
brief speech Of welcome they were not only attentive,
but pleased ns,epers subjoined are the remarks OF
General Cass-
YouI ExcxlIxxcuB-I am much gratned In receiving
you u the Department Of Ssate and In being able 70
mert Of the United States At your arrival among We
desire the arm establishment and continuance Of the
most fisDey rslaons between our respective ooanriss
9TH another ssd that the treaty the ratification OF
which about to exchange, win strengthen and ex
sss We hope you will be able % vsii The different
portions Of the country, In every part Of which you win
be most kindly received and yin Afford the President
Jose may be agreeable 70 you, and aso 70 extend 70
you the natoaal hospitality while you remain In the
country. am directed By the President 10 inform you
ha At Al the Exe
tive Mansion, for the purpose Of presenting your letter
Of oredenoe from his Majesty the Tycoon.
During the delivery OF the address Of the japanese
secretaries took notes. which be Afterwards showed TO the
princes, who tesuhed their approval BY half smile
Another, an artist, sketched General Cas-
he AMBASSADORS In reply, said hey were exceedingly
grateful for this kind reception, and were much pleased
70 make the acquaintance Of General Cas- Mr. Portman
acted Interpreter Mr. Cas-, and Namura Gohatsera
70 the Embany. The Lieutenant Governor Of the nrst
ambassador then produced the box. about two and half
feet In length containing the letters Of the japanese Chief
Secretary for Foreign Ans 70 Secretary Csss
and written severaly In japanese, Dutch and Ensah
copies which had been communicated 70 Mr. oAss the
day previous The documents profuss Of sisy and
psaos and stated therein that instead Of japanese
corvette proceeding 70 Paasma, - had been stated,
would return from San Transisco direct me Embsssy
cass their gratitude for the kiadns with which thsy had
bssn received, and sad thsy were sxtrsnsly pssassd
with their viss and welcome In al respects. Nor did
bsy neglect 70 scknowlsdgs their obligations 70 oonman
dant Cunningham Of Mare Island, for biz oourtssss and
70 Captain Brooke, who nsvssssd Tho Japanese corvette
70 San Francisco.
Upon The conclusion Of their formal speech, Gone.
raj Oaa invited them 70 take seats, which they
did, their chairs forming Q half circle. Immediately
afterwards Hon. J. g. Black was presented - The
Attorney General OF the United States, the law
officer Of the government Then followed the
introduction Of Mr.. Appleton, Ashtaat Secretary
Of etase mo shaking Of hands between The
japanese and these gentlemen vas quite hearty, and
although nobody looking could tell what they said,
fascied 70 be very agreeable Conversation between
Hon Messra Preston and Reed then ensued and
Of feeling obtained ascendency between The parties
Al thAs moment, which seemed very opportunc
General CAS-, presenting three bright looking nule
boys 70 the wondering orientais, said--"I wish
Just here say mat these my little grandsons who
come here TO look 81 you" Each hile then shoe.
bsncs With the strangers They The little sons o
Mr.. Ddyard, son In law Of General cass.
Captain Dupont, serving upon The pause which succeed
ed, sash'r. Secretary, Am requested W present thh
boz 70 you which The credentials Of Am
nASSefofHt toe saur hue pA.fnk ovef 70 ScrrtA
rvs table the shsn boz before spoken or Inc bcx
opeDed, and the large parchment which wS displayed
examined and Sepacsd, amid perfecs Babel Of uuin
>lnsIbe tongues.
Captain Dupont informed the Secretary Of state maj
the enclosed The original documents, accompanied by
TRANSACTIONS. Upon examining the boz and the creden
tss, was struck with The elegant waich 10 ID
polshed, and The splensor OF is golden lining
ne paper upon which these documents written b, 10
nee the expression Of who me, thick
board.
Mutual ssisfsctop with al The proceedings then
expressed and he Japaaee supposed 70 be about
70 take their leave, the rustIng OF sdys dress was
heard, and Miss Ledyard, the accomplished grand
daughter Of General oAss, passed into the rom, anu
-alkng 70 The sscrstArys table, was followed by
the eyes, not only Of the japanese, bu, Of everybody
present She Also introduced 70 the Jsoanese who
shook hands with her win uncommon heartiness. And