The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-19

partition between his chest and abdomen, served
the purpose Of pocket the only receptacle Of which
pair Of Japanese treechcs is capable. This buged
out IN an extraordinary manner, he was troubled
with huge tumor on the stomach, but probably con
tanned little than the little paper wipcrs which
IL is Oriental etiquette to and throw away As we
Of these called in requiston however, we are
unable to speak definitely upon the subject These
reached down to his feet, which he white
socks, made Of mixture Of silk cotton and the ord
nary straw sandals Of his country the bands Of which,
alike with the socks divided the great from the little
Both regards shape and comfort they bang
ling affairs, giving to the individual walking shutting
gsit-anythin bat digiled appearance aud the only
inducement about them Yankee's patronage is the
easy manner Ia which they be kicked on and off,
This shoe is supposed be the style OF the original
sandal worn in the carly ages OF the world From his
sash projected forward the handles his two swords
the catanna and loykaxec-whch, unlike those daily
the ride pair Of handsomely embroidered silk gloves
with gaunets several inches in length, bat entering
the prcsence Of the Mayor they were removed, and
posed small, delicate, neatl00king hand Of which any
lady might be proud His head newly shaved hair
oiled and dressed in thorough japanese STYLE
ense.be Of Japanese gentleman was as perfect as it
could be made by taste and This mode of arranging
the hair Is that which gives such feminine cast to their
countenanccs
Am0USk8uOTB 06uu8Ome enough
prove dangerous "lades' man." The principal one
whom we have described above, is Of small Frame
with stoop across his shoulders has delicate olive
complexion, something Of the hue Of bamboo walking
cane with tnge copper, and Ia about forty years
age. He has long face and peculiar nose, which,
pared with other members Of the Embassy, Is his
noticeable feature II is TOO thin jewish and Is
exactly Roman but Of those long curved which
Napoleon said he always found upon tns shrcwdest mem
His eyes are small keen and though they seem to
nothing not an object escapes them. His perccptive
faculties as is the indeed with all the principal off,
Gals are well developed, and single glance around the
room and upon the gathered crowd, without turning his
head seemed satisfy his curiosity There Is also
combination of case aud dignity tn everything TIC docs,
and whether listening address, responding 10 the
same exchanging IL salutation viewing display,
cannot but exhibit the respect he inspires.
Prince Orgufo Bungo No-kam, the Censor chief
adviser of the Embassy, Is quite short gentleman with
a lively air and expressive features in which there Is
strange mixture Of dignity intellect frmness and bcnevo
Ience lie is evidently sharp man. and does not belle
the appcaon he received in Washington Of being the
Judge Black Of the Embassy" Al the reception he
stooa upright, with hts head set we'll back, though
his eyes were bent downwards, they moved about
with restessncss that marked how wrapped was
his attention in every movement around him.
His is the most respons ble Office ia the Embassy for
thing be done without his consultation, and any
breach u etiquette ropricty would be visited upon
him the responsible party He looks every inch the
censor he is and If we were Japanese ELI under the
shadow Of his disapprobaton should no more expect
IN be let up on promise to do better next time than
IL innocent lamb about " be made mutton VI
under rnconscicntiors manipulations of HDwery
butcher boy His dress nearly the same that vi the
difference
figures Of his broad legged trows,rs.
Mnta Okatero the Vice Governor, is, to mind,
Of the finest ooking men IN the Embassy H. has a
large well developed head, almost Websterian IN It's pro-
PORTIONS noble forehead, straight yesrathcr American
ish in their regoiarity-ad face aud features generally
expressive OF great good and pur
pore. He v evidently very smart, and perhaps
more than any other manifests mental superiority
ever his tawny brethren His Is about forty three
and good living has given b. his ivrw ro,naiity which
contrs,s strongly With the somewhat bony cororoci
ties Of the other officers
Narusc Gcrsiro the Treasurer little old gentleman
who has evidently much and been icsed 70 such
an extent have become a!;cs. indifferent 10 every
thing yssing around. II. did not manifest the at
isntion as the others to the proceedings though with
that attached thu social ceremonies " the occasion
The last alall notice OF the officers Is siakara
.hngoro japanese ITncea square headed, intelligent
aud lively hooking young fellow OF ave-and-twenty
This gentleman had perhaps the most expressive counte
In the entire population yesterday, aud watched
with great interest the proceedings liz Appeared also to
be much interested IN the paintings and has seemingly
nm artistic well literary turn 81 mind. He has
bright sharp eye IL rather handsome tor japanese aud
according Yankee phrenoogy, has well balanced
mum, the reasoning faculties being especially well dcvc
Hoped.
most rising young IN his country, and his return
would doubtless be promoted TO high place In the gov.
discusricns Of 1.-THE Embassy, aud though young his
opinions have great weight: What renders him stu
more interesting are his rapid requirements in The Eng
Tho dve Japanese we have mentioned all officers o
the yooons household connected with the federal gov
ernment besides being members Of the Embassy and
before inmated, with slight variations in color and
shape looked ~ they might have come out of the sa
bandbox
We len the japanese delegation arraycd In double row
before his Honor the Mayor the Japanese and Dutch
terprctcr being the right next the principal Ambassa
DOR and Captain Dupont the left, RANKING the Vice
ms formal introduction being complete, the Mayor ad
Your xccieucies-it gives me pleasure to receive you
You are welcome TO New York. Though not populou
as your own great city Of Jeddo rs nevertheless, the
thing Of interest," and endeavor to render your soosn
among agreeable and advantageous. Knowing the "a
tgue attending the numerous ceremonies through which
you have passed your arrival IN this country,
shall not any public attentions not altogether con
sisient with your wishes The nrst duty OF hosp
tally to render guests happy; that You may be 50
while here earnest desire You will not therefore
be required TO foego your own preferences Ia any way
II will only be necessary 20 intimate that which will be
most agreeable yourselves, and shall readily
ply. Your ExceIlences aware that IN this city lived
and died Commodore fcrrya very distinguished Ameri
In which you visit Us, the Envoy OF peace and
good will New York Is also the home of Hon. Townsend
Won as the representative Of the United states
10 your Government. We rccollect with grateful feel
inrs The consideration with which the Imperial gov
crnmcnt received and sustained these ,cizens Of New
York and gladly avail ourselves q the present
opportunity 10 otter IN return, own feeble de-
rnons,raiors hospitality. IL is by kindly Offices
towards each other that the friendship tvs
countries win be secured aud maintained This city has
peculiar object IN the promotiou VI such relations WI
hops that trade ALIKE rccipruni and mutusny advnn
taecous VIII BE- the result tending SAN ssrunssr bind
together bonds amisy and brohcrhcod
great East and tine grcnt West will DO
by communion of INTERESTS whilst Europe, nctwitli-
standing her boascd superiority both " VS., viii
learn by example that trade be extended without
war and that liberal principles be Disseminated with
out cocrcon Instead q compelling commercial inter
course the enlightened nations OF Europe
now proposing 10 do with the East have obtained
this privilege through the influence the olive branch
alone May the people Of all nations together la
like spirit, Ike principles, that the arts, civilizl
ton, liberty, self government gand universal good viii
shall be established among men, now and forever
again welcome you 10 New York the honorcd guests q
the city authorities
Zach sentence 10 delivered translated first
butch by Mr. Portman, the government interpreter,
and then into Japanese by the quaint swarthy smiling
little Japanec by his side. II observable that the
remarks ~ the interpreter, well ne hts eyes,
fixed upon the chief Ambassador during tho Translation
aud seldom wandered 10 the Censor while the latter
listening kcenly 10 every word uttered. All bowed at
the end 81 zach sentence and plcasan smile Of their
exprcssivc faces almost syoke their qualification.